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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/08/03 Agenda I clecIare under penalty of perjury that I am IlIIpIoylll by thl City of Chula Vlltlln the , " 0lII0e of the CIty Clerk and that I potted ~ ' f t.- on the bulletin 1laInI.~ ~ 1 . '. ~ _ ~ AM MqUllMIlIltI. __ - _ _ I~IQ~-;:::~l~; - . CHUlA VISTA Cheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Council member James D. Sandoval, City Manager John McCann, Councilmember Bart Miesfeld, City Attorney Pamela Bensoussan, Council member Donna Norris, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember August 3, 2010 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall- Building 100 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATH OF OFFICE: MITCHELL THOMPSON, MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION . INTRODUCTION BY BART MIESFELD, CITY ATTORNEY, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, TERRI ZELENIAK, LEGAL ASSISTANT . PRESENTATION BY JACK TURNER, JUNIOR PAST STATE COMMANDER, OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AWARD TO FIRE CAPTAIN ANGELO CAPPOS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS HISTORIAN, AND FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE BURN INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES . RECOGNITION BY RICHARD HOPKINS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ON WINNING THE OVERALL COMPETITION AT THE 2010 SAN DIEGO MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL EQUIPMENT RODEO ON JUNE 21, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-9) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 4, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1998 (BROWNLEY) Each year, Californians use approximately 19 billion single-use plastic carryout bags. These disposable bags cost up to 17 cents per bag for disposal, and approximately $375 million is spent every year to clean up and landfill discarded plastic bags. AB 1998 represents the latest legislative effort to encourage consumers to shift to reusable bags from single-use bags. AB 1998 enjoys the support of the California Grocers Association and the California Retailers Association in addition to several local govemment entities and environmental organizations and has been praised by our governor. Adoption of the resolution authorizes submittal of a letter by the City Council in support of Assembly Bill 1998 to the appropriate State officials. (City Council) Council recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 23 - THE CALIFORNIA JOBS INITIATIVE Proposition 23, The California Jobs Initiative, was placed on November's ballot by opponents of AB 32. The proposition would suspend enforcement of AB 32 regulations requiring reduced greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, until California unemployment falls below 5.5 percent or less for four consecutive quarters. Unemployment stands at 12.4 percent as of May. Passage of Proposition 23 would require the State to abandon implementation of comprehensive greenhouse-gas reduction programs that include increased renewable energy and cleaner fuel requirements, and mandatory emission reporting and fee requirements for major polluters such as power plants and oil refineries, until suspension is lifted. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the listing of the City ofChu1a Vista in opposition to Proposition 23. (City Council) Council recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov August 3, 2010 4. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BONDS B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF NEW CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY BONDS C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Internal Revenue Service has created innovative financing mechanisms to help local governments reduce energy use. As a result, the IRS approved an allocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) under Section 54C of the Internal Revenue Code in October 2009. This allocation enables the City to issue up to $29.6 million in CREBs by October 2012 to finance solar photovoltaic installations at 18 City facilities. In addition, the City received an allocation of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) under Section 54D of the Internal Revenue Code in the amount of $2.2 million to finance community energy efficiency retrofits. The approval of the reimbursement resolutions for the two bond types are the next step in preparing to issue bonds using the CREB/QECB allocations. In order to determine the most economically feasible plan to finance the energy retrofits the Finance and Conservation & Environmental Services Departments have submitted a Request for Proposal to engage a financial advisor to assist in determining the financing structure that will benefit the City most. The selection committee is recommending Public Financial Management, Inc. as the City's financial advisors for the CREB/QECB allocation. (Director of Finance and Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $95,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 POLICE BUDGET FOR HOURLY LATENT PRINT EXAMINER AND POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN PERSONNEL (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On June 21, 2010, the San Diego County Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board approved a request from the Chula Vista Police Department to fund two part-time Latent Printer Examiners and one Cal-ID Services Technician. The San Diego County Cal-ill RAN Board is the local RAN board prescribed by law in California Penal Code Section 11112.4. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Agenda htto:! /www.chulavistaca.ll.OV August 3, 2010 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $45,430 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ENFORCEMENT TEAM RECOVERY ACT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUND (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department is a sub-recipient of the Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Team Recovery Act Program, which is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The County of San Diego, who is the prime recipient of this grant, has allocated $45,430 to the Police Department because of its participation in the Jurisdictions Unified for Drug/Gang Enforcement program. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 POLICE GRANT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $99,401 FOR THE DUI ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In October 2009, the California Office of Traffic Safety awarded $182,797 to the Police Department for the DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program. The Department is requesting to appropriate $99,401 of available grants funds to the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Police Grant Fund. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM (I STREET) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 5001218 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SANDAG TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT In July 2009 the San Diego Association of Govemments (SANDAG) announced the award of Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Transportation Development Act grants to municipalities. The City of Chu1a Vista was awarded $116,220 for the Sidewalk Safety Program (I Street) and $150,000 for the Bicycle Master Plan Update. In order to receive these funds, the City must execute an agreement with SANDAG. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the execution of the agreement for the Sidewalk Safety Program funding. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 4 - Council Agenda htto ://www.chulavistaca.gov August 3, 2010 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($55,000) WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH + PLANNING INC TO PROVIDE A LIBRARY FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FOR THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY On March 22, 2010, staff issued a Request for Proposal for a Library Facilities Master Plan. The project is included in the 2010/2011 Capital Improvement Program budget to permit the completion of an updated Facilities Master Plan and its phased implementation. Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement with Group 4 + Planning Inc. (Library Director) 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. 10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND The Police Department has been awarded $241,273 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. These funds will be used for the personnel costs of Police Training, a Development Supervisor, and a Peace Officer assigned to the Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention program. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $241,273 FROM THE STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND Page 5 - Council Agenda htto:/ /www.chulavistaca.gov August 3, 2010 ACTION ITEMS The Items listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council and is expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on the items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 11. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS At the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for review, discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27'h meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be appropriated. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with this item based on the request of the Council on July 27,2010. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2010, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER SECTION 300(D) RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREP ARE AN IMP ARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) (Continued from July 27,2010.) 12. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY At the July 13,2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for reviewli discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27' meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be appropriated. (City Attorney) Page 6 - Council Agenda htto://www.chulavistaca.gov August 3,2010 Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with this item based on the request ofthe Council on July 27,2010. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER TO ADD SECTION 503(E) RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) (Continued from July 27,2010.) 13. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE CREATION OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS At the July 13,2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for reviewt\ discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27' meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be appropriated. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with this item based on the request of the Council on July 27,2010. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER ARTICLES III AND IX RELATING TO THE CREATION OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) (Continued from July 27,2010.) Page 7 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov August 3, 2010 14. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE ELIMINATION OF MID-YEAR ELECTIONS At the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for review!'. discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27' meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be appropriated. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with this item based on the request of the Council on July 27,2010. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2010, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER ARTICLES III AND IX RELATING TO THE ELIMINATION OF MID-YEAR ELECTIONS; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREP ARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) (Continued from July 27,2010.) OTHER BUSINESS 15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 16. MAYOR'S REPORTS . Update from Port Commissioner Stephen Padilla. 17. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the next Regular City Council Meeting on August 10, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Page 8 - Council Agenda http;//www.chulavistaca.gov August 3,2010 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 leastforty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Page 9 - Council Agenda htto:llwww.chulavistaca.gov August 3,2010