HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2010/05/25 rda haMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 25, 2010 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meetings of the Redevelopment Agency and
Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were 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: Council/Agency/Authority Members: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez,
Thompson, and Mayor/Chair Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency/Authority
Counsel Miesfeld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Suzanne Catanzaro, Chula Vista Rotary President, Led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CYNDI PRICE, EXALTED RULER,
AND JOSE CIBRIAN, ESQUIRE, FROM CHULA VISTA ELKS LODGE #2011,
PROCLAIMING MAY 23 THROUGH MAY 29, 2010, AS YOUTH WEEK IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Thompson presented it to Ms. Price and
Mr. Cibrian.
PRESENTATION OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 BY SUZANNE
CATANZARO, PRESIDENT, AND TINA WILLIAMS, PAST PRESIDENT, OF THE
CHULA VISTA ROTARY CLUB FOR THE FINAL PAYMENT TOTALING $100,000
FOR THE MEMORIAL BOWL RENOVATION
Ms. Catanzaro and Ms. Williams presented the $20,000 check to Deputy Mayor Ramirez and
Councilmember Bensoussan, who accepted it on behalf of the City.
PRESENTATION BY THE YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL COMMISSIONERS
PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW FOR 2009-2010
Youth Action Council Chairperson, Kate Googins, spoke about the Youth Action Council's
accomplishments. Youth Action Council Members then spoke about their involvement in the
following specific activities: Mitchell Jimenez -Beautify Chula Vista; Vera Valeria -South Bay
Community Services youth Christmas activities; Alicia Cortez -Energy Conservation survey at
local schools; Trey Johnson -Theatre Slam event, with $75 in proceeds donated to South Bay
Community Services; and Haley Alderete -Day of the Child event.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
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• DID YOU KNOW about the City's Electrical Vehicle Project -Vehicle Rebate and Free
Charger Opportunities?
Director of Conservation and Environmental Services Meacham introduced Andy Hoskinson,
representing ECOtality, who talked about the federally-funded Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Project for the San Diego region and the potential placement of electric vehicle charging stations
in the City. Mr. Hoskinson suggested a streamlined permit and inspection process for residential
and commercial installations of the chazging stations. Director Meacham noted that further
information about the project could be accessed at www.theevproject.com.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-]0)
Items 2 and 3 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for separate consideration.
Councilmember Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2 out of an
abundance of caution, due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. Councilmember
Thompson removed Item 3 for discussion.
1. ORDINANCE NO. 3154, 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) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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. This ordinance was introduced on May 11, 2010.
(Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
2. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31,
2010
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2010-117, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-043, RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL POLICY ON FINANCIAL
REPORTING AND TRANSFER AUTHORITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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Section 504 (f) of the City Charter requires quarterly financial reports to be filed by the
Director of Finance through the City Manager. For government entities, a budget creates
a legal framework for spending during the fiscal year. Afrer the budget is approved, there
are circumstances that arise that could require adjustments to the approved budget.
Council Policy No. 220-02 "Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority" was established
in January of 1996 and allows for budget transfers to be completed. Appropriations are
requested for the Housing Authority, Public Liability Trust Fund and Traffic Signal Fee
Fund. (Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council/Authority adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-118, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
TASK FORCE'S SELECTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 PERFORMING
AND VISUAL ARTS GRANTS RECIPIENTS AND MONETARY GRANT AWARDS
TOTALING $55,550
In 1997, the City Council approved a Sublease with Live Nation, Inc (formerly Universal
Concerts) that established a process whereby ticket sales proceeds at the Cricket
(formally Coors) Amphitheater would be paid to the City and utilized for a Performing
and Visual Arts Fund. This fund is to be used for arts grants to the Chula Vista
community for the purpose of promoting and stimulating the growth of performing and
cultural arts within the City of Chula Vista. This year, the Chula Vista Public Library
received $55,828 from Live Nation for its 2009 Concert Series, an increase of over
$12,800 from the previous year. (Director of Library)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-119, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR NATURE
EDUCATION FACILITY PROGRAM FUNDS (SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER
QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006)
The City is required to certify by resolution, the approval of the grant application before
submission of said application to the State. The City proposes to apply for Nature
Education Facility Program grant funding and has identified the Rice Canyon Interpretive
Area as a project. If approved, the City will enter into a contract with the State of
California to complete the grant scope project. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-120, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FOR FILING, THE FINAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR GLENHAVEN WAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2008-01
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-121, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENTS AND
ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF INTEREST OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) PER YEAR
AND THE FINANCING PERIOD OF A MAXIMUM OF TEN YEARS APPLIED TO
THE DEFERRALS FOR GLENHAVEN WAY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2008-01
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-122, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMOUNTS OF THE FINAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2008-01,
AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE
ASSESSMENTS ON THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME
MANNER AS OTHER CITY PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ARE
COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
On February 3, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-026, certifying the
results of the public hearing and Assessment District ballot tabulation, and ordering the
installation of improvements pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1913 (the "Block Act")
and Article XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California (Article XIIID). On
February 17, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-034 awazding a
contract in the amount of $516,812.25 to Hillcrest Contracting Inc., for the construction
of the "Glenhaven Way Improvements Between First Avenue and Amy Street in the City
of Chula Vista, California (STL-304)" Project. The work is now complete and adoption
of the resolution accepts filing of the Engineer's Report on the cost of construction,
approves the deferral of assessments and establishes the rate of interest and financing
period applied to said deferrals, and authorizes the collection of assessments on the
County tax roll. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-123, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE PROPOSED
BOUNDARIES FOR SECOND AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2009-02,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING THE TIME
AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, AND ORDERING THE INITIATION OF
BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
On November 17, 2009, by Resolution No. 2009-270, the City Council accepted a signed
petition from 42 of the 59 owners of residential properties along Second Avenue between
Naples Street and Palomaz Street, requesting that special assessment district proceedings
be commenced. The Resolution also declazed the City Council's intention to initiate
proceedings to consider the formation of an assessment district and directed the
prepazation of the required Engineer's Report for the proposed assessment district. Staff
has completed the Preliminary Engineer's Report. Adoption of the resolution approves
an assessment district boundary map, approves the Preliminary Engineer's Report, sets
the time and place for a public hearing to consider the establishment of the Second
Avenue Assessment District, and orders the initiation of ballot proceedings regarding
formation of the proposed Second Avenue Assessment District. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-124, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A
PORTION OF EAST EL CAPITAN DRIVE LYING ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 102 AND 103 EAST EL CAPITAN DRIVE
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-125, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA QUITCLAIMING THE VACATED PORTION OF EAST EL
CAPITAN DRIVE TO THE OWNERS OF THE ADJACENT PARCELS DRIVE
LOCATED AT 102 AND 103 EAST EL CAPITAN DRIVE (APN'S 575-091-13-00
AND 575-100-21-00)
During the City's winter program of replacing failing metal storm drain pipes, it became
necessary to obtain an easement from the owners of the property on E. El Capitan Drive.
As a part of the negotiations to acquire this easement at no cost to the City, it was agreed
that staff would request a vacation of the excess portion of the street and quitclaim it to
the two adjacent property owners. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-126, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT
FOR THE "SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 JY065P" PROJECT TO
SC CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,775.88
On April 28, 2010, the City received sealed bids for this project. The project was
included in the annual Public Works Street Maintenance budget to remove and replace
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways displaced by street trees on vazious City streets.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1, and 4 through 10, headings read, text waived. Councilmember
Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-116, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CENTER STREET
FROM THIRD AVENUE TO CHURCH AVENUE FOR THE THIRD AVENUE
VILLAGE ASSOCIATION'S BLAST FROM THE PAST CAR SHOW FROM 3:00
P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY EVENINGS COMMENCING JUNE 15, 2010 AND
ENDING AUGUST 31, 2010
Adoption of the resolution approves the temporary closure of Center Street so the Third
Avenue Village Association (TAVA) may host the Blast from the Past Car Show season
commencing on Tuesday evenings, June 15 and ending August 31, 2010. (City Manager)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-116, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Castaneda abstaining.
3. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2010
The quarterly Investment Report provides information on various cash balances,
investment transactions and the status of the pooled investment portfolio in accordance
with the Government Code and the City's Investment Policy. (Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
Councilmember Thompson referred to the compazative analysis of the City's investments
compazed with other jurisdictions, notably, Cazlsbad and Oceanside cities with the highest
returns, and suggested for the future, that dedicated staff be assigned to look at the comparative
analysis.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved to accept the report. Mayor Cox seconded the
motion and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Matney, Chula Vista Mobilehome Pazk resident, commented on a recent meeting he attended
that addressed a $32 per yeaz rent increase by owners of the Brentwood Mobilehome Pazk He
suggested that the Council make an expert available to attend Mobilehome Rent Review
Commission Meetings.
Francisco Manzano, San Diego resident, representing Tobacco Free Community Coalition, spoke
about the issue of second hand smoke in apartments and condominiums, thanked the City for its
interest and participation with the Coalition's educational activities, and stated that new materials
on the matter would be forthcoming.
Jose Preciado, Chula Vista resident, representing South Bay Forum, spoke about claims filed
against Councilmembers, and he looked forwazd to seeing Councilmember Thompson's name
cleazed, and congratulated Councilmember Castaneda on his exoneration. He requested that the
Legislative Subcommittee bring forwazd a resolution, as promised, regazding the recent Arizona
immigration law. He acknowledged the Police Department for its leadership in the City.
Greg Mattson, representing the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA), invited the
community to attend its Streetscape Master Plan Forums on the last Thursday of every month at
Mangia Italiano Restaurant. He invited the community to attend the Pet Fest and Doggy Dash on
June 19, 2010 at Memorial Bowl. He also announced that the Classic Car show was scheduled
from June 15, 2010 through August 31, 2010.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN AMENDED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
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Staff recommendation Council continue the public hearing to June 8, 2010.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was
continued to June 8, 2010.
ACTION ITEMS
12. REPORT REGARDING POTENTIAL UPDATES TO THE CITY'S DESIGN
MANUAL TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES
As a way to provide guidelines for implementing sustainability measures in smaller
projects, staff is proposing to update the City of Chula Vista Design Manual to provide
guidance on site design measures that provide for energy efficiency, water conservation,
air quality improvement, and greenhouse gas reduction. The measures would include a
combination of site design features intended to encourage smart growth community site
design principles, provide pedestrian friendly environments, support alternate travel
modes (e.g., transit, bicycling), aide energy conservation, and support reductions in
vehicles miles traveled and air pollution. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services
Director)
Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services Halbert Introduced Assistant Planner
Young who presented updates to the City's design manual.
Councilmember Thompson suggested that staff allow flexibility with mandates for commercial
tenants on the ground floor.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested that the City not be overly restrictive with its project
developments, and to emphasize sustainability. She suggested inclusion of solar and
photovoltaics in the design guidelines, and to include paseos and connectivity in terms of plazas
that would encourage walkability.
Councilmember Castaneda suggested inclusion of sidewalks wide enough to allow outdoor
dining, or retractable sidewalk bollards that could be used during low traffic time to
accommodate sidewalk businesses.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to accept the report. Deputy Mayor Ramirez
seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR ALL CITY, REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY FUNDS
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Adoption of the resolutions approves the City Manager's proposed Spending Plan for the
Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the City, Redevelopment Agency, and
Housing Authority for fiscal year 2010/2011. The Spending Plan reflects the City
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Manager's recommended allocation of resources for the coming fiscal year taking into
account the continued impact of the economic recession. The City Council considered
and approved the Spending Plan for the General Fund at the April 13, 2010 Council
Meeting. This report provides an overview of the proposed fiscal yeaz 2010/2011
Operating and Capital Improvement budgets for all City, Redevelopment Agency, and
Housing Authority funds. (Director of Finance)
City Manager Sandoval introduced the item.
Finance Director Kachadoorian presented an overview of all City funds for the 2010/2011
operating budget, including projected revenues and expenditures.
Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert presented the Redevelopment
Agency five-yeaz forecast and noted the progress for 2010/2011 Development Service projects.
He also stated that the Development Services Department was undergoing a development fee
study.
Director of Public Works Hopkins provided an overview of Capital Improvement Program
funds.
Senior Civil Engineer Yano presented an overview of wastewater funds.
Assistant Director of Engineering Quilantan, presented information regarding the proposed
Fiscal Yeaz 2011 Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works Director Hopkins presented the unfunded Capital Improvement Program projects
in need of repair that included Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, Fire Stations 1 and 5, Main
Public Library.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested for the future, to have staff look at how to measure grants in
terms of success in order to capture grant funds, and to consider Rienstra Pazk as a pilot project.
He also suggested using Redevelopment funds for improvements at the main library. City
Manager Sandoval responded that Library Director Waznis was working on a master plan for all
librazies in the City.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Council Resolution
No. 2010-127, heading read, text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-127, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPENDING PLAN FOR
THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS LB144, PR311, STL337, STM370, AND OP212 FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-128, heading read,
text waived:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-128, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPENDING PLAN FOR
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THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECTS LB144, PR311,
AND STL337 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carved 4-0-1, with
Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining due to a potential property-related conflict of
interest.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-129, heading read,
text waived:
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-129, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPENDING PLAN FOR
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT STM370 FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to a potential property-related conflict
of interest.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No.
2010-130, heading read, text waived:
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-130, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPENDING PLAN FOR
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT OP212 FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 201 I
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Thompson abstaining due to a potential property-related conflict
of interest.
ACTION: Agency Member Castaneda moved to adopt the following Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. 2010-2024, heading read, text waived:
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2024, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPENDING
PLAN FOR THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE SOUTHWEST/ TOWNE
CENTER Il/OTAY VALLEY/ADDED AREA PROJECT AREA FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-2, with
Agency Members Ramirez and Thompson abstaining due to potential property-
related conflicts of interest.
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Agency Member Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. 2010-2025, heading read, text waived:
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2025, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPENDING
PLAN FOR THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
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FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR TOWNE CENTER I AND THE
BAYFRONT PROJECT AREAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2011
Agency Member Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-2, with Agency
Members Castaneda and Thompson abstaining due to potential property-related
conflicts of interest.
ACTION: Chair Cox moved to adopt the following Housing Authority Resolution No. 2010-
042, heading read, text waived:
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-042, RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
SPENDING PLAN FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Authority Member Thompson seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEbIRECTOR'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval announced that the Council Meeting of June 1, 2010 was cancelled, and
a Council Workshop was scheduled for June 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Police Depaztment
Community Room, regazding historic preservation. He also announced that the Auto Pazk sign
was completed.
15. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
Ratification of appointment of Tim Jones and London Meservy to the Boazd of Appeals
& Advisors
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointments of Tim Jones and London Meservy
to the Board of Appeals & Advisors. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the
motion and it carved 5-0.
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16. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on an existing City ordinance regazding the use of Special
Counsel to investigate complaints lodged against City officials. It was the consensus of the
Council to have the City Attorney look at the subject ordinance and to bring it back to the
Council for review.
Councilmember Castaneda commented on the referral by Deputy Mayor Ramirez and suggested
that the City have the ability for recourse and to recoup costs associated with complaints lodged
that are found to be frivolous and faceless. Councilmember Castaneda spoke about his recent
receipt of an award on behalf of the City's Healthy Eating and Active Communities program,
and recognized Dr. Chris Searles for his involvement with the program.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested that staff look at ways to ensure adequate public noticing
of all community meetings.
Councilmember Thompson stated that he was a recent victim of Internet fraud. To that end, he
suggested a future community meeting, possibly through the Public Safety Subcommittee, to
address minimizing opportunities for community members to become victims of Internet fraud.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:52 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the workshop on June 3, at 4:00 p.m., in the
Community Room at the Police Departrnent. The Redevelopment Agency and Housing
Authority were adjourned to their respective regulaz meetings.
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Donna R. Norris, CM ,City Clerk
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