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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2010/05/11 ccMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIE AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY May 11, 2010 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor/Chair 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 Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY OATHS OF OFFICE: Allen Gore, Cultural Arts Commission; Michael Lengyel, Housing Advisory Commission; and Robert Coleman, Resource Conservation Commission City Clerk Norris administered the oaths of office to Mr. Gore, Mr. Lengyel, and Mr. Coleman, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented the Commissioners with certificates of appointment. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES, TOM ADLER, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER; JANICE KLUTH, SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR; FRANK RIVERA, PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER; ROBERTO SOLORZANO, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER; MARISA LUNDSTEDT, PRINCIPAL PLANNER; AND TO MARIA FILIPELLI, BICYCLE PROGRAM COORDINATOR WITH SANDAG, CELEBRATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS RIDE TO WORK MONTH AND MAY 21, 2010, AS BIKE TO WORK DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Maria Filipelli. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PORT OF SAN DIEGO PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010, AS NATIONAL MARITIME DAY Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Councilmember Thompson presented it to Port Commissioner Steve Padilla. Page 1 -Council/RDA Minutes May 11, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7) APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 11, 2009 and Januazy 12, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-106, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., AND THE OTAY LAND COMPANY, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT LANDS AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSES, ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTAY RANCH UNIVERSITY VILLAGES GENERAL PLAN AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT(S), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Otay Land Company, LLC (Applicant) has filed an application for the proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) and General Development Plan Amendment (GDPA) applications for the University and Southern Otay Ranch Villages Project. An economic and fiscal analysis is necessary in order to make an informed decision on the proposed GPA and GDPA. Adoption of the resolution approves a contract with AECOM for consultant services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 plus $15,000, should additional services become necessary. AECOM was selected due to its expertise in economic and fiscal impact analyses, and its extensive work on the economic and fiscal component of the City's 2005 General Plan Update. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-107, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS INVOLVING SELECTION OF A CONSULTANT TO IMPLEMENT SDG&E/CHULA VISTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM'S ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE; (2) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLAS R. NEWMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($65,000), TO ASSIST THE CITY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SDG&E/CHULA VISTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM'S ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS One focus of the Chula Vista Local Government Partnership program is to demonstrate how energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies and energy conservation can be cost-effectively integrated into lazge-scale development projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed agreement will assist staff in conducting research, and demonstration and technical assistance initiatives that will enable developers and builders to design and construct high-efficiency and zero-net- energy projects throughout the City. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - CounciVRDA Minutes May 1 I, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-108, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF ONE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION AND AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE CBAG NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I TO THE POSITION OF CBAG NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR II B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (FIRST READING) The California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) has requested the addition of one new position, CBAG Deputy Director of San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD-LECC), and reclassification of the CBAG Network Administrator I position, to CBAG Network Administrator II. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first reading. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-109, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $38,500 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY OF THE ASSET SEIZURE FUND FOR VEHICLE PURCHASE (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) Funding for the Vehicle Replacement Fund has been eliminated in the fiscal year 20]0 budget and the department is in need of one additional K-9 Patrol vehicle to maintain operational effectiveness. Funds for this purchase will come from the Asset Seizure Fund. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-110, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING ATHREE-YEAR CONTRACT, WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS, TO NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP, DBA NBS, FOR PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT FORMATION, ADMINISTRATION, APPORTIONMENT, DELINQUENCY MANAGEMENT, CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AND OTHER SERVICES FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS (ADS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES (MELLO-ROOS) DISTRICTS (CFDS) AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS (OSDS) Adoption of the resolution approves a contract with NBS Government Finance Group, and ensures that the City's fiduciary responsibility to the bondholders is fulfilled. (Director of Public Works and Director of Finance) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 -Council/RDA Minutes May 11, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-111, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL-RICE/OTAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CIP NO. TF361, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. SRTSL-5203 (024)" PROJECT TO PTM GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,028 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT On April 14, 2010, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for this project. As part of the Federal Safe Routes to School Program, the work is intended to provide safer street crossings and consists of the reconstruction of the intersections of Albany Avenue with Montgomery and Zenith Streets, the installation of enhanced crosswalk improvements, pedestrian ramps, advanced warning traffic signals, and signage. Adoption of the resolution awazds the contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. and authorizes the expenditure of available funds for completion of construction. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendations, and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7, headings read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items removed from the Consent Calendaz. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the immigration law recently adopted by the State of Arizona (AZ SB1070): • Cazlos Lopez, Chula Vista resident, representing Communities Taking Action • Pedro Rios, Chula Vista resident, representing the American Friends Service Committee David Bensoussan, Chula Vista Resident, representing South Bay Forum • Yeni Inqui, National City Resident, representing Environmental Health Coalition • Mar Cazdenas, representing the South Bay Campus of First Unitazian Universalist Church Blanca Gonsalez, Chula Vista resident, representing Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, submitted a letter from Congress Member Bob Filner, dated May 10, 2010 opposing AZ SB1070. • Jose Paniagua, Chula Vista resident, representing Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), submitted a letter from the ACCE opposing AZ SB1070. Ruben Ramirez, Chula Vista resident Page 4 -Council/RDA Minutes May I I, 2010 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) • Alex Fernandez, San Diego resident • Richazd Freeman, Chula Vista resident, representing Community Congregational Church and JOB (Justice Overcoming Boundaries) Antonio Pizarro, Chula Vista resident, representing the MAAC Project • Francisco Estrada, representing Assembly Member Mary Salas, submitted a letter from Assembly Member Salas dated May 11, 2010 opposing AZ SB1070. • Monica Alvarado, Chula Vista resident, representing JOB (Justice Overcoming Boundazies) • Senobio Muriel, Chula Vista resident, representing Precious Blood Catholic Church Sandra Diaz, Chula Vista resident, representing SEIU - USWW (Service Employees International, Union United Service Workers West) Derrick Roach, Chula Vista resident, stated that Councilmember Thompson, while serving on the Planning Commission, had a property ownership-related conflict of interest, and asked for his resignation from the City Council. Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, requested that the City Manager direct staff to remove illegally placed advertisement signs from the parkway. He also stated that the matter regarding Arizona's immigration law should be handled at the federal level. ACTION ITEM 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT The proposed Bayfront Master Plan Settlement Agreement details commitments of the parties related to proposed amendments to various City of Chula Vista and San Diego Unified Port District plans, and implementation of mitigation measures proposed in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Economic Development Officer Stone provided an overview of the settlement agreement. The following members of the public spoke in support of approval of the settlement agreement: Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Health Coalition • Jim Peugh, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Audubon Society • David DiDonato, Chula Vista resident • Marco Gonzalez, Encinitas resident, representing Environmental Health Coalition • Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident • Gabriel Solmer, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Coastkeeper The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the settlement agreement: • Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads II • Willard Howazd, Chula Vista resident Page 5 -Council/RDA Minutes May 11, 2010 ACTION ITEM (Continued) ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to adopt the following City Council Resolution No. 2010-112 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2010-2023, headings read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-112, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2023, OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS OF THE BAYFRONT COALITION Council/Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it cazried 5-0. Mayor Cox announced a meeting recess at 5:56 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:15 p.m., with all members present. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEbIRECTOR'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval commented on a recent lawsuit by the California Redevelopment Association (CRA) seeking to invalidate provisions of Assembly Bill X4-26, and the resulting ruling by Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lloyd Connelly to uphold the state budget bill that requires redevelopment agencies statewide to transfer $2.05 billion in local redevelopment funds for state purposes over the next two yeazs. City Manager Sandoval reported that he, Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan attended a press conference eazlier in the week about the resulting impacts of the Court decision on local redevelopment, and stated that the CRA would be appealing the court decision. He then referenced a news release by the City dated May 10, 2010, about the potential losses to the City due to the outcome of the lawsuit. 10. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced that the second annual Olympic Training Center's Community Fun Run was scheduled for May 22, 2010. She announced that the 24-hour Relay For Life event was also scheduled for May 22, 2010, at Chula Vista High School, commencing at 9:00 a.m. 11. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT - Councilmembers Bensoussan and Castaneda: Request for City Council signatures on a letter by the Energy Subcommittee to SDG&E supporting the relocation of the Bayfront substation. Councilmember Bensoussan provided the Council recent meeting. Councilmember Castaneda reported with staff, the relocation of the bayfront switchyazd. with an update from the Subcommittee's that the Subcommittee had also discussed Page 6 - CounciVRDA Minutes May 11, 2010 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to send a letter on behalf of the Council to San Diego Gas and Electric, to request aesthetic improvements in the area of the substation. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Castaneda suggested an update by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce on revenues received from the levy of assessments on lodging businesses within the Chula Vista Tourism Marketing District. Lisa Cohen, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, responded that, pursuant to a Council resolution previously adopted, a report would be forthcoming in July or August 2010. Deputy Mayor Ramirez left the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Councilmember Bensoussan announced an upcoming Chula Vista Nature Center food and wine event on May 15, 2010 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. She also announced aribbon-cutting event at the Otay Valley Regional Park on May 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Cox announced, on behalf of Deputy Mayor Ramirez, the upcoming International Friendship Games on May 15, 2010, commencing at 11:00 a.m. At 6:28 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Maria Dolores Velarde, mother of the City's Finance Director, Maria Kachadoorian, to a Special Meeting on May 18, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., and the Redevelopment Agency to its next Regular Meeting. ~L D 4 Donna Norris, CMC, Cc ty Clerk Page 7 - Council/RDA Minutes May 11, 2010