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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/03/02 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 3, 2009 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, 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 Employee of the month, Mathew Huntington, led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY SCOTT TULLOCH AND MARlY A ANTON, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, MATHEW HUNTINGTON, ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT Assistant City Manager Tulloch introduced Mariya Anton, Animal Facility Manager, who then introduced employee of the month, Mathew Huntington. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Mr. Huntington. . INTRODUCTION OF NEW PEACE OFFICERS ANGELA BENNETT, ROBERT BENNETT, AND DAVID ARCE BY POLICE CHIEF DAVID BEJARANO Police Chief Bejarano introduced the Department's newly hired peace officers Angela Bennett, Robert Bennett, and David Arce. . PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO POLICE CHIEF DAVID BEJARANO AND SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER BARBARA BROOKOVER, PROCLAIMING LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Support Services Manager Brookover. Chief Bejarano thanked Ms. Brookover for her leadership and recognized the records support staff. Page 1 - Council Minutes 1-1 November 3, 2009 DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) . PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF JUSTIN GIPSON RECOGNIZING TOM LEONARD, GARY BRETON AND CHARLES KUNIYOSHI FOR PLANNING, PREPARING AND TRAINING THE 2009 CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) . Deputy Fire Chief Gipson introduced and recognized Tom Leonard, Gary Breton and Charles Kuniyoshi. Mr. Gipson also recognized CERT graduates who were present at the meeting. . PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH'S HEROES OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS SARITA FUENTES, PRINCIPAL OF MONARCH SCHOOL, AND JORGE VALERDI, SPECIAL ADVOCATE FOR VOICES FOR CHILDREN Deputy Mayor Ramirez recognized and introduced Jorge Valerdi and presented him with a certificate of recognition. Mayor Cox then introduced Lizz Huerta, who read a poem she wrote for the Hispanic Heritage awards. Deputy Mayor Ramirez then presented a certificate of recognition to Ms. Huerta. Sarita Fuentes was not present at the meeting. . PRESENTATION BY EMERALD RANDOLPH OF A SUMMARY OF THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER EVENT Mayor Cox introduced Dr. Emerald Randolph, who gave a summary ofthis year's Christmas in October event, followed by a video display of the renovated homes. Sean Van Der Ziel, a recipient of the volunteer home renovation program, thanked Dr. Randolph and the many volunteers for their work. Mayor Cox also recognized former Councilmember Patty Davis, co- founder of Christmas in October, who was present at the meeting. Item 13 was taken out of order and addressed at this time. 13. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan: . Recognition of Jean Isaacs and the San Diego Dance Theater for bringing the Trolley Dances to Chula Vista and highlighting the community. Councilmember Bensoussan commented on the success of the recent Trolley Dancers event. She then presented Jean Isaacs with a certificate of recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6) Item 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilmember Bensoussan. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ofJuly 14,2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 2 - Council Minutes 1-2 November 3, 2009 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-256, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (I) ACCEPTING $1,974,300 IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO REDUCE FOSSIL FUEL AND ENERGY USE, (2) ESTABLISHING TWO NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - MUNICIPAL SOLAR PV (GG208) AND PWC BIODIESEL TANK (GG209), (3) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND (4) APPROPRIATING $1,974,300 IN GRANT FUNDS TO THE CITY'S AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUND As part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, the City of Chula Vista has been allocated $1,974,300 of Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants to implement strategies to reduce energy use and lower fossil fuel emissions. The grant funds will be used to expand on-site solar photovoltaic energy systems at multiple municipal facilities, install an aboveground biodiesel fuel tank at the Public Works Corp Yard, and to provide residents and businesses with incentives and low-interest loans for energy and water efficiency retrofits. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-257, 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'S INNOVATIVE URBAN GREENING GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE CHULA VISTA NATURESCAPE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT AGREEMENT In March 2009, the City Council approved submittal of a grant proposal for its NatureScape program to the CAL FIRE Innovative Urban Greening Grant Program to help property owners create wildlife-friendly, water-smart yards and gardens. Due to California's budget issues, the Proposition-supported funding was delayed until recently. As a result, CAL FIRE is requesting that applicants revise their grant submittal resolutions to include the new project end date of March 30, 2012. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-258, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO TRANSMIT A LAND USE SCENARIO TO SANDAG FOR USE IN PREPARATION OF THE 2050 REGIONAL GROWTH FORECAST Page 3 - Council Minutes 1-3 November 3, 2009 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) In August 2009, staff provided a report and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) made a presentation to the Council regarding SANDAG's 2050 Growth Forecast and the need for residential housing capacity to meet projected demands to 2050. Per SANDAG's request and Council direction, staff has reviewed the four model scenarios that SANDAG created. This report outlines the effects each of the scenarios would have on Chula Vista, and presents an alternative scenario for Chula Vista for Council consideration. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. Item 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-260, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING A ONE-TIME UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR THE CHULA VISTA HERITAGE MUSEUM EXHIBIT - FARMING IN CHULA VISTA The Chula Vista Public Library received a one-time grant award from the County of San Diego-Community Enhancement Program in the amount of $6,000 for fiscal year 2010 for the exhibit. Adoption of the resolution amends the Library budget to appropriate the funds. (Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 and 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-259, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN UPDATE TO KTU+A IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $149,685 In order to receive State funding for bicycle improvements, the City needs to have a Bikeway Master Plan approved within the past five years. Council approved the City's last Bikeway Master Plan on January 19, 2005. Based on the results of an interview process and evaluation criteria, it is recommended that a contract be awarded to KTU+A for development of a Bikeway Master Plan Update. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Minutes 1-4 November 3, 2009 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Mayor Cox responded to constituent concerns regarding the expenditure of $149,000 for a bike path study, and clarified that funding for the Bikeway Master Plan was allocated by the State, and could only be used for specific purposes. She further stated that if the City did not update its Bikeway Master Plan, it would not be eligible for state funding. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation, and offered Consent Item 5, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Christine Moore, Chula Vista resident, representing AT&T Real Yellow Pages, announced the fall distribution of the AT&T yellow pages, featuring a cover photograph of the Chula Vista Little League World Champions. Steve Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to spending redevelopment funds in East Chula Vista. He stated there was a need to maintain redevelopment funding for affordable housing in western Chula Vista. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE FOURTH A VENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BETWEEN L STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE (PROJECT STL291) PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 On September 17, 2009, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the "Fourth Avenue Improvement Project, Between L Street and Orange Avenue (STL291)." The work to be done consists of the removal and disposal of existing improvements, installation of missing sidewalk and driveways, storm drain, and retaining walls, and modifications and upgrades to existing traffic signals. Adoption of the resolution waives a minor clerical error that resulted in a lower bid, and awards the contract to MJC Construction, Inc. (Director of Public Works) 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 announced that Deputy Mayor Ramirez would be abstaining from voting on Item 7. Deputy Mayor Ramirez then recused himself and left the dais at 5:07 p.m. Assistant Director of Engineering Quilantan introduced the proposed contract. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Page 5 - COW1cil Minutes 1-5 November 3, 2009 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 261, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-261, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARITIES, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "FOURTH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BETWEEN L STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE (STL29l)" TO MJC CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $908,011.50; AUTHORIZING AN INTER-PROJECT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,800 FROM EXISTING PROJECTS STL335 ($28,800), STL340 ($32,000) AND STL310 ($71,000) TO STL291; APPROPRIATING TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,200; AMENDING THE FY 2009-10 TDA FUND AND CIP PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining. Deputy Mayor Ramirez returned to the dais at 5:10 p.m. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND MASTER FEE SCHEDULE Staffrecommendation: Council continue the public hearing to November 17,2009. Item 8 was continued to the Council Meeting of November 17,2009, at the request of staff. The item was not discussed and no action was taken. ACTION ITEMS 9. HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM STATUS UPDATE As requested by the City Council at its October 20, 2009 meeting, this report provides an overview of the status of the draft historic preservation program and ordinance, a general discussion of historic districts and overlay zones, and an outline of a city-wide survey work program proposal with the potential costs necessary to accomplish it. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) City Manager Sandoval provided background information on the historic preservation program, and stated that the program would be ready for review by the Planning Commission in spring, and then would come back to the Council. Glenda de Vaney, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support ofa historic district study. Page 6 - Council Minutes 1-6 November 3, 2009 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS Corinne McCall, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of a historic district study. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of creating a historic ordinance and including public outreach. Harold West, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of preserving historic areas and in offering incentives for homeowners to improve their properties rather than adding more restrictions. Bruce Coons, Coronado resident, representing the Save our Heritage Organization, spoke in favor of a historic preservation ordinance, and suggested looking at the Secretary ofthe Interior's standards for rehabilitating homes. Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of a preservation ordinance that would provide definitions for "historic" as opposed to "old," and noted that funds needed to be identified to implement an ordinance. Mayor Cox stated that she had hosted the Dickinson Historic Home Tour that took place in August 2007 when $5,000 was raised to pursue a historic homes survey, and that the Historic Homes Association had contributed $25,000. She stated her concurrence with staff that it was premature to create an overlay zone until an ordinance was in place. Councilmember Bensoussan stated that most of the work on the ordinance had been completed by the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, but that it needed to go through the review process. She further noted that the draft ordinance was comprehensive, that it allowed for districts and overlay zones and set up a process. Deputy Mayor Ramirez spoke in support of moving forward with the process, and asked staff to find ways to address community character. Councilmember Castaneda stated there was a need to move forward with the development of a design district that would allow for the preservation of historic neighborhoods. Councilmember Bensoussan requested that the historic preservation ordinance and historic districts be addressed sequentially, and to focus any necessary resources on an ordinance. She further stated that the historic designations should be considered throughout the west side and not in any particular neighborhood to embrace the community's historic resources and community character. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept staffs report with the request to have staff return to the Council at a future date with a recommendation for the survey work program and how it would be accomplished with the current $30,000 funding available. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 7 - Council Minutes 1-7 November 3, 2009 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 10. REPORT REGARDING ZONING OPTION FOR PRESERVATION OF LARGER LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF SECOND A VENUE BETWEEN I AND J STREETS As requested by the City Council at its October 20, 2009 meeting, this report provides information on the potential expansion of RI-15 zoning on the west side of Second Avenue between I Street and J Street. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Councilmember Bensoussan recused herself due to the location of her property, and left the dais as 6:08 p.m. City Manager Sandoval introduced the item, and provided possible ways to expand the RI-15 zoning boundary to pick up additional properties on the west side of Second Street between I and J Streets. Corinne McCall, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to lot splits on Second Avenue. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of changing the zoning on Second Avenue to match Del Mar A venue in order to provide consistency in the area. Bruce Coons, Coronado resident, representing the Save our Heritage Organization, stated that Second A venue should have consistent zoning on the north and south sides of Del Mar A venue. Councilmember Castaneda commented on the need to move forward with a process for a zone change similar to what existed on Del Mar Avenue. Staff member Batchelder suggested adoption of a historic preservation ordinance, followed by community engagement to address issues and concerns. Councilmember Thompson suggested that staff look at the accessory dwelling ordinance and think of ways to mitigate the potential for development of more than one granny flat per lot, and prevent those lots from looking like multi-family zones. Mayor Cox recommended not taking specific action on Item 10, but rather, to focus on a historic preservation ordinance and program, and pursue public outreach, design guidelines and zoning, and associated costs. Discussion ensued between Council and staff about what mechanisms could be put in place to avoid undesirable development during the interim period of preparing a historic preservation ordinance, and diversion of staff time required to pursue a revised design review process. ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved that if there was evidence that a majority of the homeowners along Second A venue were interested in a down zoning of parcels, to direct staff to move forward with consideration of down zoning. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion with the caveat to have stafflook at tools necessary to see what could be done on an interim basis, and the level of work that would be required. Page 8 - Council Minutes 1-8 November 3. 2009 DRAFT Mayor Cox clarified the motion by Councilmember Thompson that the property owners on parcels that have street frontage on Second A venue, between I and J Streets, be asked in a straightforward manner, with an official notice and time line to respond, what their interest was in supporting a rezone from RI-7 to RI-15, so staff could report that back to the Council. The clarifications were accepted by Councilmembers Thompson and Castaneda. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to have staff include with the survey results options for what could be done on an interim basis should it be the sentiment of the neighborhood to rezone. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS II. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval informed the Council that staff was currently looking at four different locations in the community in terms of the City's Pedestrian Master Plan. Councilmember Bensoussan returned to the dais at 7:07 p.m. City Manager Sandoval announced that a Council Workshop was scheduled for November 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, for a report on the Fiscal Health Plan and First Quarter fiscal year update. 12. MAYOR'S REPORTS . Referral to staff to prepare an agenda item for City Council consideration declaring an official website for Chula Vista's 2011 Centennial. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to return to the Council on November 17,2009 to create an official centennial website. Mayor Cox asked staff to prepare a proclamation for the November 17, 2009 agenda recognizing Aunt Emma's Restaurant on its 50th anniversary of doing business in Chula Vista. She announced that Chula Vista was the first City in San Diego County to participate in the Cool Planet Project and, as such, was recognized as a Climate Action Leader for energy efficiency in greenhouse gas reductions. She referred to the upcoming Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation interviews on November 9, 2009, with the suggestion that the Parks and Recreation interviews be postponed to a later date, due to the volume of interviewees for the Planning Commission. It was the consensus of the Council to conduct the Planning Commission interviews only on November 9, 2009, commencing at 2:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room. Page 9 - Council Minutes 1-9 November 3, 2009 DRAFT 13. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS The following item was addressed following Special Orders of the Day: Councilmember Bensoussan: . Recognition of Jean Isaacs and The San Diego Dance Theater for bringing the Trolley Dances to Chula Vista and highlighting the community. Councilmember Bensoussan announced an upcoming workshop by the South County Economic Development Corporation and the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, regarding a fact-finding event for the possible decommissioning of the South Bay Power Plant, on November 5, 2009, at the South Bay Fish and Grill from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., which was open to the public. Councilmember Thompson notified the Council of his anticipated late arrival at the November 1 ih Council Meeting. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled and the following item was not discussed: 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . One case ADJOURNMENT At 7:13 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in honor of Veterans Day, to the Council Workshop on November 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to a Special Council Meeting on November 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room (Planning Commission Interviews), and thence to the Regular Council Meeting on November 17, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (The meeting of November 10 was cancelled). -z-~ ---L~~aine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 10 - Council Minutes 1-10 November 3, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 5, 2009 4:00 p.m. A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located inCity Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Ramirez, Thompson and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Castaneda 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 Councilmember Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF UPDATES TO THE CITY'S FISCAL HEALTH PLAN I. CONSIDERATION OF THE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2009/2010 BUDGET Section 504 (t) of the City Charter requires quarterly financial reports to be filed by the Director of Finance through the City Manager. The report for the quarter ending September 30, 2009 is being presented to the Council. Council Policy 220-02, "Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority," was established in January 1996, and allows budget transfers to be completed. Adoption of the resolution amends the 2009/2010 budget. (Finance Director) City Manager Sandoval gave an overview of the City's Fiscal Health Plan that included accomplishments and goals in the areas of expenditure reductions, increased revenues, economic development and job creation, and budget reforms. Page 1 - Council Minutes lit" / November 5, 2009 DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) Finance Director Kachadoorian gave an overview of the first quarter financial report for 2009/20 I O. She noted that for the first time in six years, no reserves had been utilized to close the books. She then gave the financial projections for fiscal year 2009/20 I 0, and stated that revenues were down, and that the budgetary gap needed to be addressed. Councilmember Thompson requested that staff look at specific ways of increasing sales tax revenues with respect to construction. Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on the need to seek short and long term revenue sources. He suggested that staff engage in development of the LEAN program, and to have staff come back with a report on its progress. Mayor Cox suggested that staff come back to the Council in the next couple of months with an update on ideas for the LEAN program. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested increasing the enterprise zone as an incentive for job creation, marketing the Chula Vista Auto Park, seeking funding sources for facade improvements on Third Avenue, entertaining the idea of having an Economic Development Commission, and to have local experts sit on other regional conunittees. Councilmember Thompson suggested tasking local institutions of higher education to take an independent comprehensive look at the City's sources of revenue and to provide reality-based recommendations on ways to increase revenues without increasing taxes to citizens. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the Treasurer's Report, and to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-262, headings read, text waived: A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2009 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-262, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL POLICY ON FINANCIAL REPORTING AND TRANSFER AUTHORITY, AND APPROPRIATING AMOUNTS TO THE FIRE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND AND FROM THE A V AILABLE FUND BALANCE IN THE POLICE GRANTS FUND (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. Page 2 - Council Minutes //1 -,..J-.. November 5, 2009 DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) 2. UPDATE OF THE CITY'S FISCAL HEALTH PLAN RELATED TO DEBT RESTRUCTURfNG OPTIONS On January 20, 2009, the City Council endorsed the City Manager's "Fiscal Health Plan," which included the review of the outstanding debt obligations to ensure that the City would continue to meet its debt obligations and minimize thc impacts to City services. (Finance Director) Finance Director Kachadoorian providcd an overvIew of the City's Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) program. She then introduced Julio Morales, Senior Managing Consultant, Public Financial Management, Inc., who presented financing options that included refunding the 2000 Certificatcs of Participation for the Corporation Yard, having the City issue certificates of participation to reimburse Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) funds for Phase Three of the Civic Center project, and refunding or restructuring the 2002 certificates of participation for the Police Facility. Finance Director Kachadoorian suggested that Council direct staff to come back with recommendations for additional assurances to prevent impacts to the General Fund for the future. It was the consensus of the Council to. direct staff to continue to move forward with the debt restructuring options as recommended under the Fiscal Health Plan. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR UNDERWRITING SERVICES AND BOND AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL SERVICES As a result of the significant reduction in development-related fees currently being collected, the City is anticipating restructuring a portion of the debt related to its Public Facilities Development Impact Fees obligations. It is anticipated that this restructuring will enable the City to better meet its long-term financial goals. Adoption of the resolutions approves the agreements for bond underwriting services and bond counsel services. (Finance Director). ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-263, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-263, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TI-IE INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM OF E.J. DE LA ROSA & CO., INC. TO PROVIDE UNDERWRITfNG SERVICES FOR RESTRUCTURING OF CITY BONDED DEBT IF DEEMED ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. Page 3 - Council Minutes /1/0 November 5, 2009 DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) Item 3 B was removed from the agenda at the request of staff, and the item was not discussed. B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AS IMPRACTICAL, AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STRADLING, YOCCA, CARLSON & RAUTH FOR BOND AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL SERVICES 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-264, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPLACING THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY PER THE CITY'S FISCAL HEALTH PLAN On January 20, 2009, the City Council endorsed the City Manager's "Fiscal Health Plan." The plan was created to address the City's immediate financial emergency, as well as its long-term fiscal sustainability, including an update of the General Fund Reserve Policy. The proposed draft policy provides guidelines for the use of reserves as well as increased minimum reserve levels. (Finance Director) City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the current General Fund Reserve Policy, with the recommendation to increase the general fund reserve level from 8 percent to 15 percent, plus a 5 percent minimum economic contingency reserve and a 3 percent minimum catastrophic event reserve. She recommended that within the next one to three years the City should work toward stabilizing reserves, then during years four through ten, the City should build reserves from the current level to a level of 23 percent. She also recommended adding one-time revenues to the reserves. Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested that staff come back with a formula or plan on how it could achieve a 23 percent reserve level. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2009-264, heading read, text waived, with the understanding that this is a long term policy goal. Council member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT At 6:16 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting on November 9,2009 at 2:00 p.m., and thence to the Regular City Council Meeting on November 17, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. (The November 10, 2009 meeting was cancelled). ~ ~/~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 4 - Council Minutes /4,- c( November 5, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 9, 2009 2:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 2:06 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room 103, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Jose Preciado, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the interview process and the broad range and diversity of the applicants. INTERVIEWS I. INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION The City Council interviewed the following Planning Commission applicants: Randy Bellamy Paul O'Sullivan Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 3:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 3:35 p.m. with all members present. The Council then interviewed the following applicants: Roberto Saucedo Kenneth Wright Dan Schon David Bringas Brian Lightbody Mark Liuag Paul Souval Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all members present. Page 1 - Council Minutes November 9, 2009 16-/ DRAFT INTERVIEWS (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint David Bringas to the Planning Commission. Council member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to appoint Mark Liuag to the Planning Commission. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor Ramirez opposed. ADJOURNMENT At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council meeting of November 17, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (the meeting of November 10, 2009 was cancelled). ~ /Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk ~ Page 2 - Council Minutes November 9, 2009 ~ /0- A