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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/03/23 AgendaI declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this document on the bulletin board according to Brown Act requirements. `~ ~.~c,jr`y ~1.G1.~- Signed k~~1ez~,~+ -~-~~.~. ,,.,;u, CIN OF CHULA VISTA Cheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Councilmember James D. Sandoval, City Manager Mitch Thompson, Interim Councilmember BartMiesfeld, City Attorney Pamela Bensoussan, Councilmember Donna Norris, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember Mazch 23, 2010 4:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Council Chambers City Hall -Building 100 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • RECOGNITION OF PAUL DESROCHERS, DIRECTOR OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ON RECENING THE 2010 CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION'S AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN REDEVELOPMENT • PRESENTATION OF THE CENSUS 2010 UPDATE BY CARLA BLACI4vIAR, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECT COORDINATOR • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHEQUITA FALLS, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR MEALS-ON-WHEELS, IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 50-YEAR ANNNERSARY • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ITS EFFORTS IN USING GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-8) The Council will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARCHONIX SYSTEMS, LLC FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM The City installed the Computer Aided Dispatch System in 1998 and has had a maintenance contact for service and support since 1999. The agreement expires on June 30, 2010. Adoption of the resolution extends the agreement until June 30, 2015. (Director of Information Technology Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. HOUSING ELEMENT 2009 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT The City of Chula Vista is required to prepare an Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the City's Housing Element. California Government Code Section 65400 requires the report to include the following: (1) progress in meeting the Regional Housing Need; (2) the effectiveness of the Housing Element in the attainment of the community's housing goals and objectives; and (3) progress toward mitigating governmental constraints identified in the Housing Element. This Report provides detailed information regarding the housing activities of the City of Chula Vista from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO OBLIGATE NSP FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REALLOCATE UNOBLIGATED NSP FUNDS WITH EXISTING NSP NON-PROFIT CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS, INCLUDING THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION, TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE PROPERTIES CINDER THE NSP PROGRAM Page 2 -Council Agenda http:/!www.chulavistaca_~ov March 23, 2010 On September 1, 2009, the City Council approved an amendment of the fiscal year 2008/2009 Action Plan for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds, to add a NSP eligible use to purchase and rehabilitate homes that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, and to sell these properties. Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement with Community HousingWorks to conduct these services, authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any necessary documents to obligate NSP funds, and further authorize the City Manager to reallocate unobligated funds between NSP contractors as necessary. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IN THE FORM OF A RESIDUAL RECEIPTS LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $385,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM TO SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, FOR THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF 1194-1196 TRENTON AVENUE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING The City of Chula Vista has received a request from South Bay Community Services (SBCS), to consider financial assistance to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 7-unit housing complex located at 1194-1196 Trenton Avenue to operate as affordable housing. Adoption of the resolution provides apre-commitment of $385,000 from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist SBCS in obtaining additional affordable housing financing. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING ATHREE- PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, PBS&J (CONSULTANT), AND OTAY LAND COMPANY LLC (APPLICANT), FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF ENVII2ONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS (EIR) FOR THE VILLAGE 8 WEST AND VILLAGE 9 SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS AND TENTATNE MAPS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT In April 2008, the City approved a Land Offer Agreement (LOA) with Otay Land Company (OLC) laying out particular processing considerations for its Village 8 West and Village 9 projects. The applicant has filed Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plans and Tentative Map applications for Village 8 West and Village 9. The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the proposed projects require the prepazation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the applicant has elected to prepare two separate E1Rs. Adoption of the resolution approves the proposed three-party agreement between the City, PBS&J and the Otay Land Company. This agreement is unique in that it proposes an arrangement by which the Applicant will retain, at the Applicant's sole cost and expense, the Consultant (PBS&J), who shall perform the services required for this project as directed by the City. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 -Council Agenda huu'/~www.chulavistaca.gov March 23, 2010 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FII2ST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AMONG THE COPERMITTEES OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2007, FOR THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) MUNICIPAL PERMIT, ORDER NO. R9-2007-0001, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Permit, Order No. R9-2007-0001 (Municipal Permit) requires the Copermittees of San Diego County to cooperate in the implementation of regional programs. This cooperation necessitates a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the Copermittees to address specific regional permit requirements, and to define associated Copermittees' shared regional responsibilities and financial obligations. On December 11, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-293, which approved the current MOU. Adoption of the resolution amends the MOU to add a fiscal mechanism, which allows reimbursement to Copermittees for any payments that they make toward approved regional program elements. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING THE BIDS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND APPARENT LOW BIDDERS AS NON-RESPONSIVE AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO THE THIRD LOWEST BIDDER FOR THE "UPGRADE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, (TF360A) FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSII'L 5203 (025)" PROJECT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $261,261, AND AUTHORIZING AN INTER-PROJECT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,090 FROM THE TF366 PROJECT TO TF360 On February 10, 2010, the Director of Public Works received six (6) sealed bids for the "Upgrade of Traffic Signal Intersections (TF360A) Federal Project No. HSIPL 5203 (025)" Project. This project is included in the fiscal yeaz 2008/2009 Capital Improvement Program budget to provide upgrade and repair to existing traffic signal equipment at approximately 31 major intersections. Project TF360A, Phase 1, will upgrade 18 of these 31 traffic signal intersections. Adoption of the resolution rejects the first and second apparent low bidders as non-responsive due to bid irregularities, and awazds the contract to the third lowest bidder, PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. The inter-project transfer is necessary to perform maintenance work (i.e., replacement of existing LED indications) not authorized under the Federal grant. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 -Council Agenda hCtn:i!www.chulavistaca.oov March 23, 2010 8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2007-241 AND 2009-117 TO AUTHORIZE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION LOAN AND SDG&E ON-BILL FINANCING APPLICATION SUBMITTALS FOR UP TO $9.1 MILLION WITH INTEREST RATES UP TO 3.95% AND (2) APPROVING LOAN APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR AN INDUCTION STREET LIGHT RETROFIT PROJECT (UP TO $2,051,600) AND MUNICIPAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND MULTI-SITE LIGHTING PROJECT (UP TO $1,999,806) To facilitate the retrofitting of existing municipal structures with more energy efficient and renewable energy technologies, the City Council previously authorized staff to pursue up to $9.1 million in financing from the California Energy Commission Loan (3.95% interest rate) or San Diego Gas & Electric On-Bill Financing (0% interest rate) programs. Both programs use the energy cost savings resulting from the retrofits to repay the debt service. Since the previous City Council authorizations, the California Energy Commission has reduced the interest rate of its loan program to 3.0% (or 1.0% for federal stimulus-supported projects). As a result, the California Energy Commission is requesting that the City Council clarify its approval of submitting and entering into loan agreements with interest rates llp t0 3.95%. Staff has also prepared California Energy Commission loan applications for submittal to finance two priority projects -Induction Street Light Retrofit Project and a Municipal Solar Photovoltaic & Multi-Site Lighting Retrofit Project - in order to take advantage of the lower interest rates. (Director of Conservation & Environmental Services and Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council on any subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PROJECTS FOR THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Page 5 -Council Agenda httro:hvww.chulavistaca.Qov March 23, 2010 State and Federal regulations require the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to develop and adopt a Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) every two years in order to continue receiving Federal and State funding. All projects that the City of Chula Vista proposes to fund with Transnet funds must be included in the RTIP, as well as projects that are funded with Federal or State transportation funds. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF CERTAIN PROJECTS FOR THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010/2011 THROUGH 2014/2015 AND PROVIDING CERTIFICATION AND INDEMNITY STATEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TRANSNET FUNDS 10. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR THE 2010-2015 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND THE 2010-2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The 2010-2015 Five-year Consolidated Plan and the 2010/2011 Annual Action Plan for the City's HUD grant programs, includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). This item will provide the public with the opportunity to provide input on the community's housing and community development needs for the next five year plan and annual plan. City staff has received and reviewed funding applications and will offer Council funding level recommendations for all eligible projects/programs for the 2010/2011 fiscal year, using the priorities included in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing to solicit input from the community as well as provide staff with any changes in recommending funding amounts. ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Page 6 -Council Agenda http:/hvww.chulavistaca oov March 23, 2010 11. MOBILEHOME ISSUES STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT In early October 2009, the City Council authorized the establishment of a Mobilehome Issues Stateholders Committee to look at issues related to park closures and potentially recommend changes to the City's Mobilehome and Trailer Park Conversion Ordinance (Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 9.40).- Staff will provide an update on the committee process and outcomes. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and provide feedback to the committee. 12. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 LIBRARY BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING A ONE-TIME UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 The Chula Vista Public Library received aone-time grant award from the California State Library -Library Services and Technology Act in the amount of $5,000 for fiscal year 2009/2010 for the reimbursement of educational costs for library employee(s) undertaking graduate study to obtain a Masters in Library Science. (Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 LIBRARY BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING AONE-TIME UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY AWARD THROUGH THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT FOR LIBRARY EMPLOYEE EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) OTHER BUSINESS 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 14. MAYOR'S REPORTS I5. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shall be made available by noon on Wednesday following the Council Meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7). 16. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Bart Miesfeld, Maria Kachadoorian, Rob Betts, David Hanneman and Simon Silva Employee organization: IAFF Page 7 -Council Agenda httro://www.chulavistacaoov March 23, 2010 17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): A. Sergio Lopez v. City of Chula Vista, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 07cv1272-WQH (BLM) B. Ro eg r Taylor v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37- 2008-0007264-CU-P O-S C C. City of Chula Vista v. NexHorizon Broadband of Southern California, Inc., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2010-00083634-CU-BC-CTL D. South Bay Expressway, L.P., et al. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. GIC 869386 and E. Tomy Stenvall v. City of Chula Vista, United States District Court, Case No. 08CV2167JLS(RBB) 18. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8: Pro ert : San Diego County Assessors' Parcel No. 595-070-74-00 (City) and 639-030- 13-00 (D-K Investment Corp., et, al.) Aeency Neeotiators: Rick Ryals and Gary Halbert Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, D-K Investment Corporation/Gilbert Dreyfus Under Negotiation: Land Exchange; authorization and terms 19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: • One Case. ADJOURNMENT to the next Regular City Council Workshop Meeting on April 1, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, located in City Hall at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building 100, during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the City Clerk's Office at (619) 691-5041 at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Page 8 -Council Agenda httu:/r nnvw.chulavistaca.oov March 23, 2010