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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2010/02/09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 9, 2010 4:00 P.M. A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Castaneda (arrived at 4:04 p.m.), Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Bensoussan (excused) 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 Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • PRESENTATION BY DOUGLAS NEWMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, OF AN UPDATE ON THE NATIONAL ENERGY CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW OF THE RESULTS AND FINDINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA RESEARCH PROJECT Mayor Cox introduced Mr. Douglas Newman, Executive Director, National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities, who provided an overview of the Chula Vista reseazch project that included research, publications, outreach, and demonstrations. • DID YOU KNOW that Smart Energy Meters will soon be installed throughout the City of Chula Vista? (Presented by Program Manager Lisa Baron, San Diego Gas & Electric) Conservation and Environmental Services Director Meacham introduced Lisa Baron, Program Manager, SDG&E, who provided information about replacing old meter technology with the new Smart Meters, which will allow remote measuring of energy usage. • RECOGNITION BY DAVID KAMLAN, AUTOPULSE PROGRAM MANAGER, ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION, FOR THE CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE AUTOPULSE REGISTRY Fire Chief Hanneman introduced Catherine Prophet, representing Zoll Corporation, who recognized the Fire Department for its participation in the California Autopulse Quality Assurance Registry. She then presented Chief Hanneman with a plaque. Page 1 -Council Minutes February 9, 2010 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION BY FIRE CHIEF HANNEMAN TO MIKE MURPHY, SAN DIEGO MANAGER OF AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, FOR DONATING SIX AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS TO THE CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Hanneman introduced Travis Kusman, representing American Medical Response, and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for the donation of six automated external defibrillators. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6) Item 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 20, 2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-030, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 Adoption of the resolution provides regulations for candidates related to the filing of candidates' statements and authorizes the City Clerk to estimate the cost payable by each candidate for elective office for the General Municipal Election to be held in the City on June 8, 2010, for the costs related to including candidates' statements with the voters' pamphlet, and requires payment of the estimated amount as a condition to filing the statement. (City Clerk) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-031, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE ASSET SEIZURE FUND FOR POLICE EQUIPMENT AND HOURLY WAGES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) The City of Chula Vista Police Department is currently implementing a new regional Report Management System. Due to staffing reductions, it has become necessary for the Department to hire a temporazy Project Manager to oversee final implementation of the project for a projected July 2010 roll out tazget. Additionally, the Department is also requesting appropriations to purchase a new walk-in freezer for Property and Evidence storage. (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 -Council Minutes February 9, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-032, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $1,470,798 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Grant funding via "Operation Stonegazden" has been awarded to the San Diego County region to facilitate regional partnerships and enhance border enforcement capabilities. In coordination with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and grant administration by the County of San Diego, the Police Department has been allocated $ I ,470,798 for Operation Stonegarden 2009 funding. (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-033, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $407,974 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Since the events of September 11, 2001, the interception of terrorists and their weapons attempting entry across the nation's borders has become the priority mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Grant funding via "Operation Stonegarden" has been awarded to the San Diego County region to facilitate regional partnerships and enhance border enforcement capabilities. In coordination with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and grant administration by the County of San Diego, the Police Department has been allocated $409,252 for Operation Stonegarden 2009 Supplemental funding. (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. Item 6 was removed from the Consent Calendaz. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-034, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST A) Page 3 -Council Minutes February 9, 2010 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST B) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-035, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST C) D. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-036, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST D) E. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-037, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST E) The City of Chula Vista has, for many years, worked cooperatively and effectively with its Congressional representative on issues concerning our community. Among the ways we have benefited from this effort is through Federal Funds to support projects and programs that the City Council has endorsed. In 2010, Federal Funds supported the Veterans Wing at the Civic Center Branch Library and efforts toward Chula Vista's future university. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Mayor Cox announced that Items 6B through 6E would be considered sepazately to allow for abstention by Councilmembers with potential conflicts of interest related to properties they own within close proximity of the proposed projects. ACTION: Mayor Cox offered Resolution No. 2010-034, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. Item 6B was continued to the Council Meeting of Febrnazy 23, 2010, due to a lack of a quorum since Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda abstained from participation on the item. ACTION: Mayor Cox offered Resolution No. 2010-035, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining. ACTION: Mayor Cox offered Resolution No. 2010-036, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. Page 4 -Council Minutes February 9, 2010 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox offered Resolution No. 2010-037, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Thompson abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN AND SECTION 17.35.050 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE LOCATION AND EXTENT TO WHICH BRUSH MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ARE PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subazea Plan contains guidelines to implement brush management activities throughout the City where urban development interfaces with open space. The proposed amendments include minor text changes to the City's MSCP Subazea Plan to clazify the location and extent to which brush management activities are performed, and amend Chapter 17.35.050 of the City's Municipal Code (Habitat Loss and Incidental Take Ordinance) to include anew exemption category authorizing brush management activities to be conducted without having to obtain a Habitat Loss and Incidental Take (HLIT) Permit. (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. Associate Planner Laube and Principal Planner Lundstedt presented the proposed amendments to the Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program related to brush management activities guidelines. 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. 2010- 038, and to place the ordinance on first reading, headings read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-038, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 7.4.4 AND SECTION 7.4.5.1 OF THE CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN REGARDING BRUSH MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Page 5 -Council Minutes February 9, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17.35.050 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR BRUSH MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.4.4 OF THE CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval informed the Council that SANDAG would be postponing its February meeting with the Transportation Committee to March, and in the interim, City and SANDAG staff would look at options regarding the bus rapid transit alignment, meet with azea residents, and come back to the Council with a report. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox referenced a staff memorandum distributed on the dais dated Februazy 9, 2010, about notification of a road closure from Del Rey Boulevard to Terra Nova Drive, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 through Friday, February 12, 2010, for the purpose of constructing street repairs due to a water link break, and she cautioned drivers to slow down and be aware of the street crew in the construction zones. She announced that the next Centennial meeting was scheduled for February 15, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Further information about the centennial can be found at Chulavistacentennial.org. 10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. Mayor Cox adjourned the meting at 5:18 pm. to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on Februazy 23, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. The meeting of February 16, 2010 was cancelled. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 6 -Council Minutes February 9, 2010