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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2009/05/05MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 5, 2009 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, 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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, IN MEMORY OF JAY HARRIS, PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST, BY MARIA KACHADOORIAN, FINANCE DIRECTOR Finance Director Kachadoorian offered the Employee of the Month tribute in memory of Jay Hams. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Mrs. Hams. • PRESENTATION BY MARK WATTON, GENERAL MANAGER OF OTAY WATER DISTRICT, AND JAMES SMYTH, OPERATIONS MANAGER OF SWEETWATER AUTHORITY, ON LOCAL WATER SUPPLY AND RATES Director of Conservation and Environmental Services Meacham introduced Mark Walton, General Manager, Otay Water District, who spoke about pumping restrictions affecting the reliability of local water supply, drought impacts on water levels and resulting higher water costs, and the advantages of diversification of water supplies. He stated that both Otay Water District and Sweetwater Authority offered conservation outreach and education programs. James Smyth, Operations Manager, Sweetwater Authority, presented an overview of the current drought levels and local water sources. He spoke about possible water expansion projects for the South San Diego County, and about possible future consideration of installing a brine discharge line. He commented on ongoing efforts by Sweetwater Authority and Otay Water District for water conservation outreach and education programs for the community. Page 1 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Director of Conservation and Envirorunental Services Meacham, reported that in the last year, staff had distributed over 3,000 water conservation kits to households in Chula Vista, and 515 spray rinse valves to restaurants, which had resulted in the reduction of 11 million gallons of water consumption in the greater south bay area. Mayor Cox asked whether or not water restrictions were being considered. Mr. Walton responded that the staff would not be recommending restrictions, based upon the current performance by residents. Public Works Director Hopkins responded to comments by Councilmember Bensoussan regarding the proposed installation of groundwater wells, stating that the wells were proposed to be installed at Hyde Pazk and Eucalyptus Park in the City, and that City and Sweetwater Authority staff would be working together to discuss any sensitivity issues with the proposed wells, and that members of Crossroads II had been invited to provide input on the matter. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO POLICE CHIEF RICHARD P. EMERSON, BY MAYOR COX PROCLAIMING MAY 6, 2009 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Police Chief Emerson. Chief Emerson announced that the memorial ceremony was on May 6, 2009, at the San Diego County Administration Center, to recognize San Diego County police officers killed in the line of duty, and he invited everyone to attend. Mayor Cox then commented on local crime statistics, accessible on SANDAG's website, that indicated a reduction in overall crime in Chula Vista. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO BUCK MARTIN, RECREATION DIRECTOR DECLARING MAY 2009 AS DROWNING PREVENTION MONTH Recreation Director Martin recognized and introduced Diane Strum, representing Kaiser Permanente's Operation Swim, the City's partner in its swim program, stating that Kaiser had donated $50,000 for the swim program. He also introduced Aquatics Supervisor Manuel Gonzales, who managed the City's aquatic programs. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to Recreation Director Martin. Staffmember Gonzales then gave tips on sun safety. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO STEVE FIALKO, EXALTED RULER, AND GARRY HUMMEL, TRUSTEE, CHULA VISTA ELKS LODGE #2011, BY MAYOR COX PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 7, 2009, AS YOUTH WEEK IN CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Exalted Ruler, Steve Fialko and Trustee, Garry Hummel. Page 2 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-4) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 8, 2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-099, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE LEASE WITH MMV GRAVEL OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 707 F STREET The City has been approached by MMV Gravel Company, a local firm, about leasing a portion of City-owned property to store and mix gravel and sand as a part of their concrete aggregate business. This small area of an unused City asset offers an opportunity to both generate revenue and eliminate a storm water issue. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-100, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING A CERTIFIED LIST OF APPROVED DESIGN- BUILD FIRMS TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS CITYWIDE In October 2002, the Council approved a certified list of design-build firms for the construction of fire facilities, and in June 2003, the Council approved a certified list of design-build firms for the construction of public facilities (excluding fire facilities). Both lists were for duration of five years and have since expired. As infrastructure facilities are continuously needed, proposals were sought from qualified firms to establish anew certified list of design-build firms. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-101, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION WITH EACH SUB-RECIPIENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE HUD GRANT Page 3 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) As a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement community, the City receives grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and the Home Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME). The funds are distributed among local non-profits, housing developers and City departments to provide decent housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment for low and moderate income persons. On March 24, 2009, the City Council held a Public Heazing on 2009-2010 CDBG, HOME and ESG funding recommendations. This item will approve the final Action Plan which contains the spending plan. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar (Items 1-4), headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox commented on Item 4, commending staff on its formula to provide fair funding allocations, and she requested that staff use the existing formula for next yeaz's funding allocations, stating that the use of discretionary allocations would be a mistake. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Howard Mendis, Bonita resident, representing Club Blue, Bonita Vista High School Band, requested that the City consider issuing a permit for the sale and conduct of fireworks to TNT Fireworks as part of fundraising efforts for the band. Toni Romo, National City resident, representing Bonita Vista High School Music Machine Boosters, spoke in favor of the City allowing TNT fireworks in order to raise funds for the Bonita Vista Music Machine. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke about the Broderick Acres community and stated there were poor conditions in the azea, citing problems associated with drainage and sewer, and the lack of sidewalks. She questioned why the tax increment collected from the azea residents was not being expended on improvements for the area. She requested that Council investigate the matter and to re-direct funding for the azea. Mayor Cox asked Fire Chief Hanneman and Police Captain Wedge to address safety concerns associated with speaker requests for the sale of fireworks in the City. Chief Hanneman responded that wildfires were of great concern, particularly in the months of June and July, and stated that consideration needed to be given to neighboring jurisdictions that may be affected by the potential onset of wildfires resulting from fireworks. Captain Wedge concurred with the comments by Chief Hanneman, adding that any calls for service for fireworks-related issues would also include the Police Department. It was the consensus of the Council to refer to staff to place an item on a future agenda on the sale of fireworks in the City. Page 4 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF REZONING A PARCEL LOCATED AT 440 FOURTH AVENUE The applicant proposes to change the property from aMulti-Family Residential (R3) to a Commercial Office (CO) zone. (Development Services Deparhnent) 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. Assistant Planner Young presented the proposed re-zone of a pazcel at 440 Fourth Avenue. 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 place the following ordinance on first reading heading read, text waived: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE ONE .17 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 440 FOURTH AVENUE FROM R3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO CO (COMMERCIAL OFFICE) (FIRST READING) Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0, with Deputy Mayor McCann absent from the dais. Deputy Mayor McCann returned to the dais and requested a re-vote on Item 5. The motion then carried 5-0. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Adoption of the resolution amends the 2008/2009 Annual Action Plan to include American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 funds received by the City of Chula Vista for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing, and authorizes the submittal of the City's amendment to 2008/2009 Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to include the ARRA Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program funds. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills presented the 2008/2009 proposed Action Plan amendment for homeless prevention and rapid re-housing, and Project Coordinator Dorado presented the program's budget. Page 5 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 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 Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 102, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-102, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO ALLOCATE $819,738 OF HOMELESS PREVENTION FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval stated that a brief overview of the 2009/2010 City budget would be presented to the Council at the meeting of May 12, 2009. He also stated that a progress report and update to the Council on Port District activities would be forthcoming, and he informed the Council of his absence from the City on May 7 and & to attend meetings with other City Managers on regional and statewide matters. 8. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of Cynthia Berndt to the Cultural Arts Commission. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Cynthia Berndt to the Cultural Arts Commission. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox announced the upcoming Olympic Training Center community Fun Run on June 6, 2009, and the Red Bul] races the weekend of May 9th. She also stated that Nico's Steak and Chop House restaurant in the Otay Ranch Town Center was nominated Best New Restaurant in San Diego County by the California Restaurant Association, and the third ranked restaurant on open table. She then stated that up-to-date information about the HIN1 virus could be found by calling 2-1-1, by going online to www.21 Lore, or by accessing the San Diego County website. 9. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann congratulated the Chula Vista Veterans Home Foundation on its successful golf tournament; thanked the Third Avenue Village Association on the success of the Cinco de Mayo festival that attracted 30,000 visitors, and; he hoped that the longer daylight hours offered the community more time to spend with family. Page 6 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Castaneda invited the community to attend the Western Chula Vista Revitalization Subcommittee meeting on May 11, 2009, at Ciao Italian Restaurant. Councilmember Ramirez invited the community to attend the International Friendship Games on May 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Mater Dei Catholic High School. He commented that Nico's Steak and Chop House restaurant was deserving of its recent recognition. Councilmember Bensoussan commented on the successful Chula Vista Yacht Club open house event. She announced the Energy Subcommittee Meeting on May 6, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, and; the next Western Revitalization Meeting was scheduled for May 11, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., at Ciao Italian Restaurant, with a presentation by Dan Biggs, President, South County Economic Development Commission, who would be speaking on recession-proofing for businesses. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m., in recognition of Mother's Day, to the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 7 -Council Minutes May 5, 2009