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Home My WebLink About2011/05/10 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 1, 2011 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency members Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: None. Mayor/Chair Cox announced that the Council/Agency would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 3:04 p.m., the Council/Agency convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Offzciai Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 A. Property: 1877 Auto Pazk Place (APN# 644-041-41) Agency Negotiators: Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals, Gazy Halbert and Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: Richard McCune Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment B. Property: 710 E Street (APN# 567-037-17) Agency Negotiators: Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals, Gary Halbert and Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: Charles Jung Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment C. Property: 141 Lotus Street (APN# 624-033-OS) Agency Negotiators: Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals, Gazy Halbert and Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: Paula Fay and Paul Greene Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment D. Property: 146 Lotus Street (APN# 624-032-30) Agency Negotiators: Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals, Gazy Halbert and Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: Bank of America Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Page 1 -Council/RDA minutes / /) I February 1, 2011 DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 3:40 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on February 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. //~~ r,,,~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 2 - CounciVRDA minutes / !n ~ February 1, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 1, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com Mayor Cox presented 100 Centennial Seconds. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO NORMAN PARK SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS, PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2011 AS SUPPORT NORMAN PARK SENIOR CENTER MONTH Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to volunteers of the Norman Park Senior Center. Congressman Filner then presented the volunteers with a Federal Proclamation in support of Norman Park Senior Center Month, and he spoke about the need for continued services for seniors. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7) Items 2, 3 and 6 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Councilmember Bensoussan stated that she would be abstaining from voting on Item 2, out of an abundance of caution, due to potential property-related conflict of interest. Items 3 and 6 were removed from the agenda at the request of staff. Page 1 - Counci] Minutes February 1, 2011 l~-/ DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Councilmember Bensoussan requesting an excused absence from the January 25, 2011 Special and Regular Council meetings. 2. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-011, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $222,315 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-012, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $249,694 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chiet) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-014, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE SUCH FUNDS (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, 4, 5, and 7, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3184, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THREE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1) RECLASSIFY THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E AND H STREET FROM A FOUR LANE TO A TWO LANE DOWNTOWN PROMENADE; 2) MODIFY THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE CORRIDORS DISTRICT; AND 3) ADD OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN GUIDELINES AS AN APPENDIX TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance Page 2 -Council Minutes ~~ ~ February 1, 2011 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3184, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining. 3. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESGIL CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Item 3 was removed from the agenda at the request of staff, to be heard at a future date. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-013, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN UPDATE (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented information about public outreach and feedback on the updated Bikeway Master Plan. He stated that the proposed Plan was presented and approved by the City's Planning Commission. He then introduced John Holloway, Senior Associate, representing KTU +A, who presented the Bikeway Master Plan 2011 Update. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested a bike share program. Councilmember Aguilar suggested codifying bike rack standards in the Muncipal Code. Page 3 -Council Minutes February 1, 2011 l~ 3 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested the inclusion of mountain bike trails in future bikeway master planning efforts. Councilmember Castaneda suggested more information be accessible on the Internet for City biking trails. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-013, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Madison Perno, spoke about the Girl Scout's Operation Thin Mint Cookie Program, and asked for community support of the program. The following members of the public spoke in favor of retaining hours of operation at the Norman Park Senior Center: Luis Monge, Chula Vista resident Alba Aiji, Chula Vista resident Patricia Huffman, Chula Vista resident Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident Pattie Frazer, Chula Vista resident Kay Bodge, National City resident Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, commented on the need for public outreach and transparency on matters of official City business. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS None. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS None. 10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez: A. Consideration of the establishment of an ad hoc committee on executive compensation in the City of Chula Vista. Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced the item and suggested that Council consider the following individuals to serve as members of the ad hoc committee: Bill Hall, Elroy Villa, Pastor Richard Smith, Roy Cazares, and one additional individual. Page 4 -Council Minutes ~ ~ ~~ February 1, 20] 1 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Discussion ensued regarding the scope of work and a timeframe for a report back by the Committee to the Council. City Manager Sandoval provided the Council with the background of senior level staffing cuts over recent years, resulting in reduced executive personnel from 25 to 16, elimination of most Assistant Director positions, elimination of over 40% of Managers, and a merger of City departments. He further stated that executive compensation was cut by 25%, including a 4% cost of living adjustment, 401-A contribution, 4% Cola, and 8% employee portion of the City's retirement program. He suggested consideration by the Council, to include a Human Resources Director as a member of the committee, and to compare compensation with executives in the private sector. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved for the creation of a City Council-created Ad Hoc Committee, with membership to comprise of Bill Hall, Elroy Villa, Pastor Richard Smith, Roy Cazares, and Council discretion to add a fifth member if necessary; Committee duties and framework to address the question of, Is Executive compensation in Chula Vista at an appropriate level?; and to have the Committee return to the Council with a report by a target date of 60 days. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 5-0. Mayor Cox suggested including someone with government sector background, not affiliated with the City, as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee B. Consideration of City support of the International Friendship Games to be held at Mater Dei High School, June 3-4, 2011. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved approval of the City's endorsement, using no City funds, of the International Friendship Games on June 4, 2011 at Mater Dei High School. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Aguilar suggested a report by staff of short-term lease options of vacant City properties as a revenue source for the City. Mayor Cox responded that such a report was provided to the Council prior to Councilmember Aguilar's election, and she suggested a meeting between Councilmember Aguilar and City Manager Sandoval for an update on the matter. ADJOURNMENT At 5:46 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next City Council Workshop Meeting on February 3, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~~~d~~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 5 -Council Minutes I // " ~ February 1, 2011