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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2009/06/09 Jt CC/HAMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 9, 2009 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meetings of the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Miesfeld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Cox then announced that Public Hearings were scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY OATH OF OFFICE :David Flores, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Mr. Flores, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented him with a certificate of appointment. RECOGNITION OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION CARES PROGRAM DONATION TO THE SOUTH BAY LITTLE LEAGUE AND PONY LEAGUE, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAX FIELD FACILITIES AT REINSTRA PARK, MAY 2009 Councilmember Castaneda recognized the Building Industry Association CARES for its donations of improvements to the Reinstra Park facilities. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6) Items 3 and 4 were removed from the Consent Calendaz, at the request of Deputy Mayor McCann, for discussion on Item 3 and abstention on Item 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 24, January 26, the Special and Regulaz Meetings of January 27, February 3, and February ] 0, 2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 1 council Minutes June 9, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Gregory Alabado, member of the Housing Advisory Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. 3. Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2009 The Quarterly Investment Report provides information on various cash balances, investment transactions, and the status of the pooled investment portfolio in accordance with the Government Code and the City's Investment Policy. (Director of Finance) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-130, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A FOUR- PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC. (CONSULTANT), AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC AND OTAY PROJECT, LP (APPLICANTS), FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO CONDUCTING ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MONITORING SERVICES FOR OLYMPIC PARKWAY, BETWEEN BRANDYWINE AVENUE AND SR-125 Adoption of the resolution approves the first amendment to a four-party agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc., for consulting services related to conducting additional mitigation monitoring services for Olympic Pazkway, between Brandywine Avenue and SR-125, for an amount not to exceed $27,345. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendaz Items 1, 2, 5, and 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 2 -Counci] Minutes June 9, 2009 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3129, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TIME AND PLACE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) In accordance with Section 306 of the Chula Vista City Charter, Section 2.04.020 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code sets the time and place for all meetings of the City Council. The current ordinance sets the time on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., and on the second, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. In an effort to reduce costs associated with staffing City Council meetings, it is recommended that the time for the second, third, and fourth Tuesday meetings be set at 4:00 p.m. This ordinance was introduced on June 2, 2009. (City Manager) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3129, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann voting no. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-129, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE "OTAY LAKES ROAD WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS FROM CANYON DRIVE TO TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD / LA MEDIA (STM-355)" PROJECT FROM THE AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FUNDS BALANCE In Fiscal Year 2004/2005, the Council approved the appropriation of $900,000 to begin the preliminary design and investigation work for the Otay Lakes Road (OLR) Widening from Canyon Drive to Telegraph Canyon Road to ease traffic congestion and to assure that the City's GMOC thresholds continue to be satisfied. Further traffic studies by staff revealed the need to also constmct improvements on East H, between the Southwestern College and Bonita Vista High School entrances to achieve the stated project objectives. With the additional scope and the complexity of this project with regard to right-of--way acquisition and utility coordination, additional funds are required to continue the critical design, right-of--way acquisition, and environmental stages of the project, as well as develop phased constmction plans. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve Resolution no. 2009-129, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1 with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Herrera, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke in opposition to starting Council meetings at 4:00 p.m. He suggested the establishment of a Blue Ribbon Budget Committee to help review the City's budget. Page 3 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Gary Tillman, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association offered his assistance, and stated he was willing to serve on a committee to make Chula Vista better. Isabelle Espino, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association, suggested that the Council make sacrifices to make the City better, and spoke in opposition to starting meetings at 4:00 p.m. Sharon Clowazd, San Diego resident, President of the San Diego Port Tenants Association, thanked the Council for its appointment of William Hall as the City's temporazy representative to the Port, and she asked for Council consideration to keep Mr. Hall in the position for as long as he would stay. Larry Brietfelder, Chula Vista resident, urged the City and Firefighters Union to put everything on the table to achieve the City's cost reduction needs and maintain response times and public safety services. Item 13 was taken out of order, and heard prior to Item 7. Robert Hill, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Fire Fighters Local 2180 announced that the Chula Vista Firefighters had reached a tentative agreement with the City, which was reached with contract concessions to fill the $1.4 million Fire Department budget reduction goal, in addition to the recent eight percent base wage deferral. At 4:43 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the Council meeting and the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 13. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 • Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Bart Miesfeld, Maria Kachadoorian, Rod Betts • Employee organization: IAFF ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to offer to IAFF Local 2180 an agreement in its draft form in a Side Letter of Agreement dated June 9, 2009, with the condition that the IAFF member vote be concluded no later than June 22, 2009. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. The meeting reconvened at 6:00 p.m. with all members present. Page 4 council Minutes June 9, 2009 Mayor Cox reported on the Closed Session Meeting, stating that the Chula Vista City Council agreed by unanimous vote to offer the IAFF Local 2180, an agreement in its draft form, in a side letter of agreement dated June 9, 2009, with the condition that the IAFF member vote be concluded no later than June 22, 2009. PUBLIC HEARINGS -TIME CERTAIN 6:00 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED LANDINGS Il AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENTS Chelsea Investment Corporation (CIC) and Brookfield Shea have proposed the development and construction of a 143-unit affordable housing development for low- income households, known as The Landings II. The project is located at the northwest corner of Discovery Falls Drive and Crossroads Street within the Winding Walk master planned community. To finance the project, CIC is requesting that the City Council consider the issuance of a maximum of $39 million in tax exempt obligations by its Housing Authority and execution of a loan agreement for $2.4 million of HOME funds. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services 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. Principal Project Coordinator Hines provided information on the Landings II Affordable Housing project. 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 Nos. 2009- 131 and 2009-132, headings read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-131, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE LANDINGS II AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS B. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-132, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND CIC LANDINGS, L.P. FOR THE HOME FINANCING OF THE LANDINGS II AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 5 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 8. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.60, ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council continue the public hearing to July 14, 2009. 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. Item 8 was continued to July 14th Council Meeting. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 The City Council has received and considered the City Manager's proposed operating and capital improvement budgets for the City and the Redevelopment Agency and the operating budget for the Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Work sessions were held on November 17, 2008, December 4, 2008, January 13, 2009 and May 12, 2009 to consider and deliberate on the recommendations contained in the proposed budgets. The budgets submitted at this time for formal adoption represent the City Manager's proposed budgets, as presented in the fiscal year 2009/2010 proposed budget document, amended to reflect vazious clean up items. 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. City Manager Sandoval presented the 2009/2010 balanced budget, and provided an overview of the Fiscal Health Plan. Finance Director Kachadoorian provided an overview of the City's operating budget. Assistant Director of Engineering Quilantan presented an overview of the City's Capital Improvement Program budget. Mayor Cox opened the public heazing. Jacob Regalado, San Diego resident, representing CVEA/SEIU Local 221, commented on recent staffing cuts, layoffs, and salary reductions, stating that the union would continue to be a part of the solution during difficult times. Daniel Siso, Chula Vista resident, spoke on behalf of the City's Ranger Program, stating that he was the only City Ranger due to staffing cuts. To that end, he stated that he had received many positive comments by the citizens regarding park services and enforcement. Page 6 -Council Minutes Jnne 9, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association, commented on the City's capital improvement projects. Regazding the Streetscape project, she stated that it was unfair to use southwest redevelopment funds for redevelopment between E Street and H Street. She was opposed to the proposed location of Fire Station 5 at the South Orange Public Library. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke regazding cross-staffing of the Urban Search and Rescue vehicle (USAR), stating that the vehicle could not be used to extinguish fires, and that it utilized afour-person crew to operate the vehicle and its equipment, resulting in unnecessary overtime. He spoke in support ofcross-staffing of the USAR with no overtime. Ed Herrera, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke in support of the comments by Ms. Acerro and Mr. Watry. He commended staff on its efforts for capital improvements and a balanced budget, and announced that the Civic Association's proposals for reform were available. Alfredo Perez, Chula Vista resident, representing Olympics Soccer Club, stated that a park would be a better use for the location proposed for Fire Station 5, and he asked that Council consider more community parks in the southwest region of the City. Joyel Love, Chula Vista resident, stated there was abuse of overtime by some City departments. She also stated that further reductions in the Library, Recreation, and Nature Center Departments would drastically affect the quality of life for the community. She suggested that the Council ask the Fire Chief if the USAR vehicle had ever been used for its purpose as a search and rescue vehicle. She asked the Council to stay the course with the budget agreed upon by the unions two months ago. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. City Manager Sandoval responded to some of the speakers' comments. Regarding limiting the streetscape plan to E and H streets, he explained that the majority of the funding was from SANDAG grants, based upon the linkage of Third Avenue to transit nodes that aligned along E and H Streets. Regarding the proposed fire station location versus a park on Orange Avenue, he explained that there was existing funding for the park, with plans to move forward on park design, and to have the fire station and park co-exist. With respect to comments as to why the City was not doing more to build its revenue base, he clarified that there were four major projects moving forward, and if successful, would bring high-paying jobs and significantly increase revenues for the City. With respect to the City protecting its financial resources, he stated that the concept behind the Fiscal Health Plan was to create measures to protect the public's resources. He then asked Fire Chief Hanneman to address comments regarding the Fire Department. Page 7 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Mayor Cox requested that staff make the memorandum from Public Works Director Hopkins regazding the proposed Fire Station location available to the public. Fire Chief Hanneman spoke regazding the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) vehicle, clarifying that it specialized in technical rescues locally and in surrounding areas, but also responded to everyday calls in the district. Furthermore, he stated that while the USAR vehicle did not house water supplies, it nevertheless responded to fires. With respect to fire personnel overtime, he explained that there were two different types of overtime, one of which was reimbursable to the City when fire personnel were deployed to statewide wildfires, resulting in positive revenues for the City. He stated that part of the department's reduction plan was to use constant minimum overtime staffing, with attrition in the department, as it was less expensive to call someone on overtime than to have afull-time employee for that position. Discussion continued regarding the proposed fire station and park construction timelines, and the raiding by the State of City funds. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to remove the promotional expense for the International Friendship Commission from the 2009/2010 budget. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. Further discussion ensued, with the comment by Deputy Mayor McCann that his intent for the motion would be to return the savings to the Genera] Fund. Mayor Cox suggested Council consideration to give staff the opportunity to determine the expenditure level for the International Friendship Commission and to bring the matter back. Deputy Mayor McCann withdrew his motion and Councilmember Castaneda withdrew his second to the motion. Deputy Mayor McCann then requested clarification regazding numerous budget line items, and suggested that non-departmental expenses be categorized by department Mayor Cox announced a meeting recess at 8:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:24 p.m. with all members present. The Council discussed City Manager Sandoval's proposal to reduce auto allowances for executive and senior managers by 10%, and to roll the remaining 90% into their salaries. Mayor Cox presented the proposed budget for the Department of Mayor and Council. With respect to auto allowances, she recommended that Councilmembers who chose not to accept an auto allowance, or any portion of it, notify the City Treasurer in writing of their intent to direct those funds outside the department of Mayor and Council. Page 8 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 133, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-133, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING CAPITAL PROJECTS LB143, STM355, AND TF344 AND THE INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann voting no. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-134, heading read, text waived: B. RESOLUTION NO, 2009-134, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT LB143 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 135, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-135, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT STM355 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-136, heading read, text waived: D. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-136, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT TF344 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Page 9 council Minutes June 9, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Cox abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-137, heading read, text waived: E. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-137, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 138, heading read, text waived: F. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-138, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND ELIMINATION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 OPERATING BUDGET Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann voting no. ACTION: Agencymember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2009-2005, heading read, text waived: G. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-2005, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE SOUTHWEST/TOWNE CENTER II/OTAY VALLEY/ADDED AREA PROJECT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Agencymember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-2, with Councilmembers McCann and Ramirez abstaining. ACTION: Agencymember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2009-2006, heading read, text waived: Page 10 ~ounci] Minutes June 9, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) H. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-2006, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR TOWNE CENTER I AND THE BAYFRONT PROJECT AREAS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Agencymember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Agencymember Castaneda abstaining. ACTION: Authoritymember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Housing Authority Resolution No. 2009-039, heading read, text waived: I. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-039, RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 Authoritymember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 5-0. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the following Ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ELIMINATE THE FOLLOWING TITLES -ANIMAL CONTROL MANAGER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND ANALYSIS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF, ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR, CBAG BUDGET MANAGER, CBAG LEAD PROGRAMMER ANALYST, CHIEF OF STAFF, COASTAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CONSULTANT, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND ANALYSIS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LIAISON, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MANAGER, SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER; AND TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TITLES -ANIMAL CARE FACILITY MANAGER, BUDGET AND ANALYSIS MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, AND FIRE DIVISION CHIEF (1sT READING) Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page I 1 -Council Minu[es June 9, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval reminded the public that the Yacht Marina would be hosting apre- disposal of waste materials on June 20, 2009. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced a Metro fee reduction to the City by the City of San Diego, as a result of an accounting audit. She reported briefly on the successes of the recent SK community fun run at the Olympic Training Center, with a full report anticipated in the near future. She reminded the public about the Animal Care Facility's "Adopt a Cat" campaign. 12. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann thanked everyone who participated in the recent Olympic Training Center SK event. A. Deputy Mayor McCann: Motion to eliminate caz allowances for Mayor, City Councilmembers, and executive and senior managers of the City of Chula Vista effective with the next pay period. With respect to caz allowances, Deputy Mayor McCann suggested implementing a reimbursement model that would save money and increase accountability by its users, and without affecting service levels in the City. Councilmember Castaneda commented that the Council was currently looking at a balanced budget, as a result of $20 million in budget cuts, and he suggested leaving the car allowances as they stood, and to revisit the matter at a later time. Ed Herrera, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke in support of eliminating car allowances. Gazy Tillman, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke in support of a reimbursement procedure for car allowances. Isabelle Espino, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke in support of eliminating caz allowances. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to eliminate car allowances for the Mayor, Councilmembers, and senior and executive managers. The motion died for lack of a second. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to implement the City Manager's proposal to cut the amount of auto allowances for executive and senior managers, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, by 10% and roll the remaining 90% into their base salaries, effective July 1, 2009. Page 12 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Castaneda requested a report from the City Manager of all executive staff that would receive pay enhancements. Further discussion ensued among the Council on the matter of auto allowances. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 3-2, with Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor McCann voting no. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to eliminate car allowances for the Mayor and Council. The motion died for lack of a second. Deputy Mayor McCann requested a memorandum from staff providing a list ofnon-public safety employees with a take home vehicle with an explanation of the rationale, costs, and benefits. Discussion continued regarding auto allowances and salaries received by Councilmembers. Councilmember Bensoussan spoke about the recent meeting between the Chazgers organization and the Chargers Council Subcommittee, and requested that the matter be placed on a future agenda for Council discussion. Councilmember Castaneda stated that the meeting between the Chazgers and the Subcommittee consisted of information that was provided to the public regazding a prior study that was paid for by the Chargers, information relative to the status of the south bay power plant, a report on the decommissioning of the power plant, and information on the subject power plant by the Energy Subcommittee. He stated that the Council had previously adopted guiding principles with respect to the City's relationship and negotiations with the Chargers, and it was his role as the Chargers Subcommittee member, to ensure the principles were adhered to. Councilmember Ramirez asked City Manager Sandoval at the next earliest convenience, to place an item on an agenda for Council discussion on how to proceed with the Chargers, to determine how communication would occur between the City and the Chargers, examine the benefits of having a Chargers Subcommittee, to look at exploring possibilities of communicating with the Chazgers in a different way, and to ensure that matters regarding the bayfront master plan would not be impacted. It was the consensus of the Council that the Chargers Subcommittee return to the Council with a report giving an update on the Chargers. Mayor Cox also requested that City Manager Sandoval provide the Subcommittee with the guiding principles of the Subcommittee. She further asked the Chargers Subcommittee to incorporate in its report, the five Council votes taken to retain the Chazgers in San Diego County as reported by Deputy Mayor McCann. City Manager Sandoval also offered to include a brief history on the matter in the report. It was the consensus of the Council to hold the June 16, 2009 Council meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. Page 13 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009 CLOSED SESSION 13. This item was taken out of order, and heard prior to Item 7. ADJOURNMENT At 10:56 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 14 -Council Minutes June 9, 2009