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DRAFT
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 24, 2009
6:00 P,M,
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agcncy of
the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 6:01 p,m, in the Council Chambers, located in City
Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California,
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: CouncillAgencymembers Bensoussan (arrivcd at 6:02 p,m,), Castaneda
(arrived at 6:02 p,m,), McCann, Ramircz, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency
Counsel Micsfeld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF S]LENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. PRESENT A nON BY LYNETTE JONES, SMALL BUS]NESS LIAISON, ON THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA SPONSORED WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (WE)
BUSINESS FORUM, APR]L 8, 2009 FROM 3:00 P,M, TO 5:00 P,M, AT THE CHULA
VISTA WOMENS CLUB; AND RECOGNITION OF THOY YEATON, OWNER,
MEA KWAN THAI CUISINE; ERENDlRA ABEL, FOUNDER, A WOMENS
WELLNESS CENTER: AND DIANE CLARKE, O'lVNER, CAPE COD CENTER,
NAPLES CENTER, PLAZA GA TEW A Y
Lynette Jones spoke about the upcoming Women Entrcpreneurs Business Forum on April 8,
2009, She then introduced and recognized Womcn Entrepreneurs Erendira Abel, Diane Clarke,
and Thoy Y caton, and Couneilmember Bensoussan prcsented them with certificates of
recognition,
. PRESENTATION BY LEA]-] BROWDER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/LIBRARY
DIRECTOR, OF THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS, SEVENTH SEASON W]NNERS
Deputy City Manager/Library Director Browder talked about the recent Battle of the Books
event, and shc thanked the sponsors of the cvent She then introduced Senior Librarian Taylor
who introduced the Battle of the Books team winners representing Kellogg Elementary,
Halecrest Elementary, and Chula Vista Hills Elementary, She then introduced Helyn Sloan,
representing Altrusa International, who talked about the success of the projceL Ms, Sloan then
prescnted a $] 00 Barncs and Noble gift card to each school, on bchalf of AItrusa International,
Chula Vista,
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DA Y (Continued)
. PRESENT A TION BY BRENDAN REED, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE
MANAGER, ON EARTH HOUR 2009
Environmental Resource Manager Reed announced the upcoming Earth Hour event on March
28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m., a global event to raise awareness about climate change and a call to action
for climate protection. People worldwide were being asked to turn off lights for one hour. Mr.
Reed also announced the opportunity for local residents and businesses for free energy
assessments and a lighting exchange on April 18, 2009, from 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Friendship Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-13)
Mayor Cox announced that Item 2 would be continued to the meeting of April 7, 2009. Items 3,
4, and 13 were removed from the Consent Calendar for Councilmember abstentions. and Item 5
was removed for discussion by members of the public.
I. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Sharon Harmon, member of the Nature Center Board of
Trustees.
B. Letter of resignation from Kerry Knowlton, member of the Cultural Arts
Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignations and direct the City Clerk to post
the vacancies in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION TO EXPAND THE
CHULA VISTA URBAN SHADE TREE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Staff recommendation: Council continue the item to April 7, 2009.
3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-058, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CI-IULA VISTA APPROVING A FIVE YEAR CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR THE
PROVISION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
On December 11, 2007, the City Council directed the City Manager to enter into
negotiations and execute any letters of intent or memoranda of understanding for the
purpose of acquiring fire and emergency medical dispatch services from San Diego Fire-
Rescue Department. Staff has successfully concluded negotiations and is requesting
approval of a five-year contractual agreement for the provision of fire and emergency
medical dispatching services. (Fire Chief)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-059, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO Tl-IE
CONTRACT WITH ADVOCATION, INC., EXERCISING THE CITY'S OPTION TO
EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION FOR Tl-IE
. 2009 AND 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
The City of Chula Vista's contract with the firm of Advocation, Inc. for legislative
representation in Sacramento has expired. The original agreement with the firm allowed
for four two-year contract extensions; three of which have been exercised. Staff is
recommending implementation of the final contract extension based on the firm's
willingness to proceed for a fee of$1 per year. (Government Relations Liaison)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. REsoLUTION NO. 2009-060, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Tl-IE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $70,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE
BALANCE OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY EQUIPMENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The City of Chula Vista Police Department receives funds from each tramc related ticket
that is written. These funds are deposited into the Tramc Safety Fund. The Police
Department is requesting to appropriate $70,000 from the Traffic Safety Fund for the
purchase of equipment for the Tramc Unit to support the various traffic safety programs
that are currently being conducted. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-061, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CI-IULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT
APPLICA TIONS FOR STATE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL FUNDING CYCLE 8 TO
IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AT VARIOUS ELIGIBLE LOCATIONS
California legislated a Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program in 1999 with the enactment
of AB 1475. The goals of the program are to reduce injuries and fatalities to
schoolchildren and to encourage increased walking and bicycling among students.
Adoption of the resolution approves the submittal of grant applications for funding Cycle
8. (Public Works Director)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-062, RESOLUTION OF TI-IE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CI-IULA VISTA AMENDING TI-IE FISCAL YEAR 200812009 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $14,458.07 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE TO REIMBURSE MANUEL CONTRERAS, BONlT A GA TEW A Y LLC.,
AND M & A CONSTRUCTION (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Adoption of the resolution refunds certain permit fees for Building Permit Number
BR07-000] to Manuel Contreras associated with his property located at 4]8 Tremont
Street: a refund of sewer capacity fees due to a plan change for Building Permit Number
B08-0473 to Bonita Gateway LLC for its property at 300] Bonita Road, and a refund of
sewer capacity fees due to a plan change for Building Permit Number B08-] 030 to M &
A Construction associated with its property at 303 Broadway. (Public Works Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
] I. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-063, RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND
(A) NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CONSULTANTS, (B) MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC., (C)
NOVA ENGTNEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC., AND (D) SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA SOIL & TESTING, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL,
STORM WATER MONITORING, MA TERJALS TESTING AND SPECIAL
INSPECTION CONSULTING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) OR OTHER CITY PROJECTS
The construction of public works infrastructure improvements and buildings require the
use of quality materials and construction methods to assure longevity and usefulness. In
an effort to ensure that the City continues to obtain quality improvements, materials
testing, geotechnical engineering, storm water monitoring and special inspection services
for projects built with both public and private funds, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was
issued tor said services. Staff has completed the review of the proposals and selection
process for the consulting services and has negotiated the proposed contracts. Adoption
of the resolution finalizes the process and approves agreements for the services requested.
(Public Works Director)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-064, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND SPRING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT REGARDING
SEWER FLOW GENERA TED BY THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
The Church of the Good Shepherd, located within the County of San Diego at 3990
Bonita Road, Bonita, California, is seeking to expand its existing structure and use.
While the County's Spring Valley Sanitation District has agreed to provide sewer service
to the church, the nearest existing scwer line is a City of Chula Vista facility. Adoption
of the resolution approvcs the agrecment and details the City requirements that would be
implcmented if such a connection was to occur, including allowed flow volume,
maintenance responsibilities, and costs associated with such a connection. (Public Works
Director)
Staff recolllmcndation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. This item was rcmoved from the Consent Calendar.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommcndations and offered the balance of
the Consent Calendar - Items 1 and 6- ] 2, headings read, text waived. Deputy
Mayor McCann'seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. RESOLUT]ON NO. 2009-055, RESOLUT]ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE
(SDREZ) AND APPROVING THE SDREZ BOUNDARY MOD]FICATlONS AS
PRESENTED
In ] 992 the City of San Diego received approval for the South Bay Enterprise Zone. In
2000 and again in 2004. the South Bay Enterprisc Zone was expanded to include
properties along the Bayfront redevelopment areas of the cities of Chu]a Vista and
Nationa] City. The South Bay Enterprise Zone expired on January 27, 2007. ]n August
2006, Council approved a resolution supporting and authorizing the submittal of a joint
application to the State of California Housing and Community Development Department
for a new regional Enterprise Zone designation, with the citics of San Diego and Nationa]
City. This partnership was "Conditionally Approved" in October of 2006 and City staff
in collaboration with the cities of San Diego and National City is engaged in the task of
completing the remaining conditions. Adoption of the resolution accepts the Certified
Environmental Impact Report and approves the San Diego Rcgional Enterprise Zone
Boundary Modification as presented. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Resolution No.
2009-055, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the
motion, and it carried 3-0-2, with Counci]members Castaneda and Ramirez
abstaining.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-056, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
nIE FUNDING APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS;
AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS OF $2,830,072 TO FUND THE
AMENDED 2008/2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENT A TION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZA TION PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
In January 2009, the Department of Housing and Urban Development approved the
City's Draft 2008-2009 Amended Annual Action Plan, which proposcd three activities to
be funded with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds in the amount of
$2,830,072. Adoption of this resolution will appropriate the funds to specific activities.
This item was first heard at the March 3, 2009 Council meeting. (Deputy City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Staffrccommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendation and offercd
Rcsolution No. 2009-056, heading rcad, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez
seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-057, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR nIE PALOMAR GATEWAY
DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLANNING PROCESS, CONFIRMING THE LOCAL
NECESSARY MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, STATING THE CITY'S
ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE
AWARDED, AND AUTHORIZING DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, OR HIS
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DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE THE
GRANT FUNDING SHOULD THE GRANT BE AWARDED
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released a call-for-projects as
part of the Caltrans Transportation Planning Grants program. Under this program,
CaItrans providcs grants to cities and non-profit organizations to complete improvemcnt
or planning projects that promotc strong and healthy communitics, economic
developmcnt and environmcntal protection. Adoption of the resolution authorizes staff to
file a grant application to fund the Palomar Gateway Spccific Planning Proccss.
Applications are due April 1, 2009, and must be supported by a resolution or minutes
ordcr ofthc City Council. (Deputy City Manager/Dcvelopment Services Director)
Staffrecommcndation: Council adopt the rcsolution.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Planning and Building Director Halbert gave an overview of the projects proposed to be funded
with the grants.
Thcrcsa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, rcpresenting the Southwest Chub Vista Civic Association,
spoke in opposition to the portion of the grant application that addressed community outreach
and participation through the Southwest United in Action. She suggested that business owners
and residents be involved in the specific planning process.
Hugo Ivan Salazar, Chula Vista resident, representing Communities Taking Action, stated that it
made no sense for the City to create a civic community organization for community
redevelopment projects, since existing established organizations could provide the necessary
comments to articulate a plan for businesses and residents.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and ofTered Resolution No.
2009-057, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the
motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-065, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO
OPTIONAL, CONSECUTIVE ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE
SERVICES TO STRADLING, YOCCA, CARLSON AND RAUTH, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TWO ONE-YEAR
EXTENSIONS AND EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
The proposed agreement will retain thc services of Stradling, Y occa, Carlson and Rauth
to perf0n11 judicial foreclosure serviccs on City Assessment Districts and Community
Facilities Districts and coordinate the collection of all delinquent installment payments on
these Districts, as requested by the City. (Finance Director/Public Works Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommcndation and offered Resolution No.
2009-065, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the
motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hugo Ivan Salazar, ChuIa Vista resident, representing Communi tics Taking Action, stated there
were community concerns with the ongoing drug war and associated crime at the U.S.lMexico
border crossing. To that end, he invited the community to attend the "Chula Vista - A Border
Community and The Drug War Next Door" meeting on Wednesday, April 1,2009 at 6:00 p.m.,
at the Chula Vista Civic Public Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing Southwest ChuJa Vista Civic Association,
spoke in opposition to a letter written in the City's name from an employee, to the California
Energy Commission, about the proposed MMC peaker power plant. She stated there was a need
for discussion about policies and procedures on these matters in an open forum.
Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, spoke about the need to relocate the proposed MMC
peaker power plant. and she urged the Council to direct the City Manager to work with the
California Energy Commission to site the plant elsewhere.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
The Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 13.14.150 allows delinquent sewer service
charges to be assessed as recorded 1 iens upon the affected owner occupied properties and
ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACT10N:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-
066, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-066, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
TAX BILL
Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
15. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON
THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT
OF DELlNQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 8.24 allows delinquent solid wastc service
charges to bc assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately
placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION:
Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 209-067,
hcading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-067, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE ClTY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID
WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL
Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
16. This item was considered after Item 17.
Item 17 was taken out of order and heard prior to Item 16.
17. CONSlDERA TION OF WAIVING IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR
THE "PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM (DIG-OUT) FISCAL YEAR
2007/2008 (STL-3335A)" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009
On February 25, 2009, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the project.
The work consists of the removal/replacement of failed asphalt pavement, crack filling,
weed removal and treatment with herbicide, on various pavement locations in the City.
Other work includes the replacement of damaged traffic signal loops, striping, pavement
markings, traffic control, other miscellaneous work, and all labor materiaL equipment,
and transportation necessary for the project. As there were minor irregularities in the bid
rclated to a multiplication error in the City's favor, staff is recommending waiving the
irregularities in the bid and accepting and awarding the contract to Frank & Son Paving,
Inc. (Public Works Director)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Cox opened thc public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ACTION:
Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-068,
heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-068, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARlTIES, ACCEPTING
BIDS AND A WARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROGRAM (DIG-OUT) FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008, (STL-
335A)" PROJECT TO FRANK AND SON PAVING, INCORPORATED IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,903,250.49 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF ALL A V AILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
16. CONSIDERATION FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY'S HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR 2009/2010 (COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT
AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT)
The City has received and reviewed funding applications for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME),
and the Emergency Shelter Grant Funds (ESG). This hearing provides the public with
the opportunity to give input on the community's housing and eommunity development
needs. Staff will also offer CouneiI funding level reeommendations for all eligible
projeets/programs for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. (Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Direetor)
Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills and Project Coordinator Davis presented the
2009/2010 Federal Grant Program.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
The following CDBG, HOME and ESG grant applicants requested Council consideration of
funding for their respective organizations:
Scody I-Iage, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Food Bank, requested $31,663 for the
Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
Bob White, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Veterans Home Foundation,
requested $3,600 for Rehabilitation Services.
John R. Clingan, Imperial Beach resident, representing Chula Vista Boys and Girls Club,
requested $25,912 for Safe Kids Transportation Services.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Margarita Holguin, Chula Vista/Bonita resident, representing Chula Vista Community
Collaborative, requested $45,000 for Chula Vista Family Assessment and Referral.
Mariccla Ortega, Chula Vista resident spoke about how hcr family had benefited trom assistance
receivcd by the Chula Vista Community Collaborative.
John Canale, San Diego resident representing Lutheran Social Services, requested $24,000 each
for project Hand and Caring Neighbor programs.
Jennette Lawrcnce, San Diego resident, representing Family Health Centers of San Diego,
requestcd $30,000 for KidCare Express Mobile Unit
Mary Scott Knoll, reprcsenting Fair Housing Council of San Diego, requested $39,000 for the
Fair Housing Audit Services.
Rosemarie Johnston, San Diego resident, representing Interfaith Shelter Network, requested
$10,350.
Staffmember Mills noted a correction on the staff report, stating that the Tier 3 applicants were
recommended at 80% of prior year funding, rather than 74% as indicated in the report.
Councilmember Castaneda asked staff to look at providing assistance to community members
who would qualify for the Community Housing Improvement Program (CI-IIP) for energy
efficiencies and weatherization home improvements. He recommended efforts by staff to help
prevent businesses from victimizing homeowners facing possible home foreclosures, and he
requested a report from Community Housing Works on the matter. He asked staff to schedule
organizations involved with foreclosure prevention workshops, to come before the Council with
information about the program.
Deputy Mayor McCann ask cd staff to ensure that CDBG applicants were aware of the criteria
being used to base tier designation, and to better explain the criteria to applicants for next year.
He suggested for the future, to set aside a portion of undesignated CDBG funding in order to
provide the Council more flexibility with its decisions for funding distribution. He further
suggested Council consideration of additional funding for the Boys and Girls Club, Kids Care
Express Mobile Unit, and Chula Vista Community Collaborative, should more funding become
available.
Councilmember Ramirez spoke about the need for additional resources for the Lauderbach Park
and associated Boys and Girls Club programs, should additional funding become available.
Discussion ensucd between Councilmember Ramirez and staff, with an explanation by staff; of
the City's audit process for grant applicants.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Castaneda requested that the Council be gIven a few days to consider the
recommendations, and make a determination at a future meeting.
Staffmember Mills recommended that the Council make any adjustments to the proposed
funding levels at that time, but in no event later than the l1rst Council meeting in April, to allow
the rcquired 30-day public comment period prior to submission to HUD (Housing and Urban
Development).
Councilmember Castaneda indicated that he was willing to move forward with the report as
presentcd by staff.
Staf1illcmber Mills suggested that if additional CDBG funds became available, staff could
provide a report to the Council with additional recommendations.
It was the consensus of the Council to accept the staffreport. No fornlal action was taken on this
item.
At 8:01 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the Council Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:13 p.m.
with all members present.
ACTION ITEMS
18. CONSIDERA nON OF RECOMMENDING THAT A MEASURE BE PLACED ON
THE JUNE 2014 BALLOT TO AMEND OR REPEAL PROPOSITION A
On January 20, 2009 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3123 submitting a
Transaction and Use Tax (commonly referred to as a "Sales Tax") to the electorate. This
Sales Tax measure is on the ballot for a mailed ballot election, with mailcd ballot returns
due on May 5, 2009. This Sales Tax measure has been designated by the San Diego
County Registrar of Voters as Proposition A ("Prop A").
At the City Council meeting of February 17, 2009, pursuant to City Council Referral No.
392, the City Council requested that the City Attorney prcparc a resolution for City
Council consideration to place a ballot measure on the June 2010 general election that
would allow the electorate to determine in year 2014, should Prop A pass, whether or not
to continue or repeal Prop A. City Council may adopt a resolution that requests that in
the year 2014 the City Council submit to the electorate either an amcndment or repeal of
Prop A.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Deputy City Attorney Shirey gave an overview of this item. He explained that the current
Council could not place an item on the ballot for 2014, but that it could recommcnd that thc
Council sitting at that timc place a measurc on the ballot.
Patricia Aguilar, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads II, stated that the languagc in the
proposed rcsolution was too conditional, and she distributed for Council Consideration her
suggested amendcd language for the resolution.
ACTION:
Councilmcmber Castaneda moved to adopt the following Rcsolution No. 2009-
069, as amended, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-069, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT A MEASURE BE
PLACED ON THE JUNE 2014 BALLOT TO AMEND, REPEAL. OR RATIFY
OR REPEi\L PROPOSITION A
Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor
McCann abstaining.
Items 21 A and 21 B were takcn out of order and addrcssed at this time.
21. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmcmber Bensoussan:
A. CONSIDERATION OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR A PROPOSED
INDEPENDENT ADVISORY BOARD (PROP A ADVISORY COMMITTEE)
Deputy Mayor McCann stated that he would be abstaining from voting on Items 2IA and B. He
then left the dais.
Councilmember Bensoussan gave an overview of the proposed Prop A Advisory Committce.
Councilmember Ramirez stated he was hesitant to establish staggered, rotated terms and limits
for the Advisory Committee members. He stated that hc would prefer an annual report, rather
than a quarterly report. He also suggested having the committee make recommendations on
revenues generated from Prop A, and leave General Fund responsibilities to the elected officials.
Council member Bensoussan responded that the Committee would be advisory only and she
clarified that the proposed quarterly reports to Council would be a review only.
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, suggested fornlation of a Budget Ovcrsight Committce,
fornled by ordinance, which would provide quarterly reports on the General Fund to the Council.
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21 A. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS (Continued)
Jose Prcciado, Chula Vista rcsident, reprcsenting South Bay Forum, spoke in support of the
Guiding Principles for the Prop A Advisory Committee. He requestcd that once establishcd, the
Advisory Committee would consider guidancc by rccognized organizations such as the San
Diego Taxpayers Association. He suggested that the committee members bc comprised of local
citizens or businesses that did not benefit dircctly from taxpayer dollars.
Reiner Leal, Chula Vista rcsident, spoke in support of the Prop A Advisory Board, and
questioned the process for detcnnining the terms of the Advisory Committee members.
Patricia Aguilar, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads II, statcd that Crossroads II
would not support the portion of the guidelines regarding committee make-up and appointments.
She also suggested that any organization that received City funding be excluded in any decision-
making for how Prop A funds would be spent.
Ken Seabin Msemaji, Spring Valley residcnt. representing Labors Local 84, spokc in support of
the proposed Prop A Advisory Committee with the exception of member term limits.
Sandy Duncan, Chula Vista rcsident, spokc in support of the proposed Advisory Board.
ACTION:
Councilmcmber Bensoussan moved to approve thc guiding principles for a
proposed Indcpendent Advisory Board (Prop A Advisory Committee).
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy
Mayor McCann abstaining.
21.B. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2009-070 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-2003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
URGING THE PORT DISTRICT TO RESUME NEGOTlA TIONS AND
CONCLUDE THE EXCHANGE OF PORT LAND FOR PACIFICA
COMPANIES-OWNED LAND AT THE CHULA VISTA BAY FRONT, AND
URGING THE PORT TO MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO COMPLETE
THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND TO THEN CERTIFY THE FINAL EIR
Council/Agency Member Bensoussan gave an overview of the proposed resolution.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposcd resolution:
Tiffany Vinson, Chula Vista resident
Chris Lewis, Bonita resident
Bill Hall, Chula Vista residcnt
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21 B. COUNC1LMEMBERS' COMMENTS (Continued)
Cindy Gomper Graves, Poway resident, representing South County Economic Dcvelopment
Council
Thcresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident
Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Hcalth Coalition
Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chambcr of Commcrce
Dan McKirnan, San Diego resident, representing Environmental Health Coalition
Allison Rolfe, San Diego resident, representing Pacifica Companies
Jose Prcciado, Chula Vista residcnt, representing South Bay Forum
Patricia Aguilar, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads II
Greg Mattson, San Diego resident, representing Third Avenue Village Association
Reiner Leal, Chula Vista resident
Thc Council/Agency Members then discussed the need for collaborative efforts by all parties
involved, full engagement with the Port District on the Bayfront planning process, and the need
to move forward with the Environmentallmpaet Report.
ACTION:
Council/Agency Member Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution
No. 2009-070, heading read, text waived:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2009-070 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-2003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
URGING THE PORT DISTRlCT TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS AND
CONCLUDE THE EXCHANGE OF PORT LAND FOR PACIFICA
COMPANIES-OWNED LAND AT THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT, AND
URGING THE PORT TO MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO COMPLETE
THE CHULA VISTA BA YFRONT MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND TO THEN CERTIFY THE FINAL EIR
Council/Agency Member McCmID scconded the motion and it carned 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Managcr Sandoval reminded the Council of the April 2nd Council Workshop for a review of
the City's Fiscal Health Plan. It was the consensus of thc Council to move the subject regarding
the California Energy Commission to the Council Meeting of April 21,2009.
20. MA YOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced her recent participation in the ribbon cutting for High Tcch High, the first
building to be placed at the University Park Research Center. She announced the upcoming
"Sunset Safari" fundraiser event at the Chula Vista Nature Center, Saturday, March 28, 2009.
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20. MA YOR'S REPORTS (Continued)
She recognized Finance Director Maria Kachadoorian, for the City's audit report regarding the
Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund and Traffic Congestion Relief Fund that received an
A+ from the State Controller. She also recognized Fire Logistics and Planning Chief Garcia and
Fire Engineer Mehrer for their participation in the successful transition of Fire Dispatch services
to the City of San Diego that resulted in a $740,000 savings to the City. She extended her well
wishes to the 13 City employees who would be retiring from the City. She stated she would be
adjourning the meeting in memory of the four Oakland Police Officers Sgts. Mark Dunakin, Erv
Romans, Dan Sakai, and Officer John Hege who lost their lives in the line of duty.
21. COUNC1LMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor McCann spoke of his attendance at the Chula Vista Police Department's
retirement event to recognize retiring police officers and personnel, and he thanked the retirees
for their service. He stated that he attended the recent High Tech High grand opening and ribbon
cutting event. He spoke about the Chula Vista Veteran's Park Brick Program, with all net
proceeds benefiting the Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation, and Chula Vista Veterans
Home Support Foundation. Further information about the program may be accessed via the
Citv's website. He invited all to attend the Chula Vista Nature Center "Sunset Safari" Fundraiser
eve"nt on March 28th
Councilmember Castaneda thanked the Building Industry Association for its $10,000 donation
towards field and building improvements at the South Bay Little League baseball fields, stating
that the improvements would inel ude restroom renovations, and repairs to the Little League
ofJice and snack shack. He extended condolences to the Oakland Police Department for its loss
of four police officers who died in the line of duty.
Council member Ramirez spoke about recent changes by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
of bus routes in the Palomar/Bay Boulevard area, which had resulted in negative impacts to four
non-profits in the area that served individuals utilizing public transport on this route. To that
end, he stated that he had written a letter to MTS on the issue and was hopeful to receive support
on the matter by former Councilmember Rindone, and consideration by MTS of reassessment of
the affected bus routes. He extended his condolences to the families and the City of Oakland for
the four Police OfJicers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced the upcoming Western Revitalization Committee
meeting scheduled for April 14, 2009. She also extended condolences to the Oakland Police
Department for its loss of four police officers who died in the line of duty.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10: 14 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Oakland Police Sergeants. Mark
Dunakin, Erv Romans, Dan Sakai, and Officer John Hege, to a Council Workshop on April 2,
2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to the Regular Meeting of April 7,2009.
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MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 2, 2009
4:00 P.M.
A workshop of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p,m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Council members Bensoussan (arrived at 4:02 p.m.), Castaneda, McCann,
Ramirez, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT:
None
ALSO
PRESENT:
City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Miesfeld, City Clerk Norris, and
Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Molski, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed Proposition A ballot
measure, but stated he could support a one half of one percent sales tax increase for a two-year
period.
WORKSHOP
1. REVIEW OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA FISCAL HEALTH PLAN
City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. Finance Direetor Kaehadoorian then gave an
update on the current fiseal year deficit of $3.5 million, stating that staff would be eoming back
to the Council with a third quarter report and suggestions on ways to mitigate the deficit. She
presented an update on the status of the fiscal year 2009/2010 budget, with an anticipated $2
million deficit.
City Manager Sandoval gave an overview of the Fiscal Health Plan that included expenditure
reductions, revenues, economie development, and budget/fiseal reforms.
Poliee Chief Emerson, Fire Chief Hanncman, and Library Director Browder then presented the
impacts of the proposcd budgetary cuts on services and public safcty for police, fire and libraries.
Development Services Director Halbert talked about staff rcductions in Public Works that
included street sweeping, park maintenance, and the Urban Forcstry Program. Additionally, staff
Icvels would also be reduced in the Advanced Planning division of the Devclopment Services
Department.
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WORKSHOP (Continued)
City Manager Sandoval stated that staff would be undertaking a review of all City depm1ments to
look at staf1ing efficiencies and effectiveness. To that end, Finance Director Kachadoorian
stated that staff would be issuing a request for proposal in June for an operational review
process. She thcn provided an overview of potential revenue, including fees for recreation
programs, development processing, library services, public safety, local taxes and franchise fees,
and City leases and contracts.
Planning and Building Director Halbert presented the four major project areas wherc staff would
bc focusing its efforts, namely, Western Chula Vista Revitalization, Chula Vista Bayfront,
University Villages, and the Eastern Urban Centcr.
City Manager Sandoval gave an update on the proposed budgct/fiscal reforn1 plan for the City
that included citywidc budget analysts, zero-based budgct proccss, long-term financial strategy,
fiscal impact analysis on items considered by the Council, reserve levels, and fiscal policies.
Councilmembcr Castaneda commentcd that for thc City to live within its means, City services
would be taken away, and stated that there is a necd to kcep the public inforn1ed, and to ensure
that public safety was a priority.
Deputy Mayor McCann suggested an analysis by staff of the City's fee structure to assist with
moving forward with development. He stated that there is a need for collaborative efforts and
constant staff contact bctween the City and Port on all matters concerning the bayfront. He also
spoke of the importance of the research and development components for University project-
related matters.
Deputy Mayor McCann requested that staff return to Council with an item to mitigate the $3.5
million budget deficit.
Mayor Cox asked staff to provide an overview of the impacts of projected enterprise zone
designations on the budget, and a brief overview of proposed budget cuts necessary to achieve a
balanced budget. City Manager Sandoval responded that enterprise zones provided financial
benefits to businesses, attracted businesses to locate to thc City, thereby generating local income
and sales tax. With respect to the budget deficit, he stated that a hard freeze was in place on any
expenditures other than basic operations. Finance Director Kachadoorian added that in order to
realize a balanced budget, staff would be looking at Redevelopment Agency loan repayments in
the current fiscal year, an administrative freeze across all departments, Capital Improvement
Project expenditures in the General Fund that could be held over to generate savings for the
current year, approximatefy $1.9 million in the Equipment Replacement Fund budgeted for next
year that could be borrowed to mitigate the current year budget shortfall, m1d potential worker's
compensation savings.
Councilmcmber Ramirez spoke of the need to move forward and to address sustainability issues.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 5: 16 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2009 at 4:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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