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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/05/17 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 3, 2011 4:00 p.m. A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was 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: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:07 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox (arrived at 4:24 p.m.) ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Elroy Kihano led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, noted the importance of the workshop, and suggested that Council workshops be video streamed and include media coverage. WORKSHOP Public Works Director Hopkins provided introductory remarks. L CHULA VISTA TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM UPDATE A. SANDAG's 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Update Elisa Arias, SANDAG Principal Regional Planner, presented information on the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan process and timeline that included a sustainable communities strategy and a preferred scenario for transit and highway networks. B. Interstate-5 Multi-modal Corridor Study C. Light Rail Trolley/Freight Project Initiation Document Kirk Bradbury, AECOM Project Manager, presented information on the Interstate-5 Multi- Modal Corridor Study and trolley improvements for the Metropolitan Transit System's Blue Line. Page ] -Council Workshop Minutes ~ /~ _. ~ February 3, 2011 DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) D. Interstate-805 Projects Joel Haven, representing CALTRANS, presented an overview of proposed Interstate-805 improvements, benefits, and public outreach efforts. At 5:19 p.m. Deputy Mayor Ramirez left the meeting. E. State Route-54 F. The 2011 Bikeway Master Plan G. The 2010 Pedestrian Master Plan H. Local Arterial Roadways I. State Route-125 Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented information about State Route 54 that included recent street and ramp widening projects in the City. He noted that the 2011 Bikeway Master Plan was presented at the City Council meeting of February 1, 2011. He then presented information about the 2010 Pedestrian Master Plan, current pedestrian improvements, and local arterial roadways that included trafSc monitoring programs, and recent improvements on Palomar Street, Heritge Road, Otay Lakes Road, and Olympic Parkway/I-125. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested a jogging trail and sidewalks on Moss Street, at Third Avenue going eastbound, near the San Diego Country Club, and suggested collaboration with the Country Club. Public Works Director Hopkins presented information and an update on legal issues regarding the State Route 125 corridor, and stated that staff would be providing the Council updates on developments. Councilmember Castaneda provided a copy of a Los Angeles Times article regarding the slowed use of Orange County toll roads as a result of the recession. J. Next Steps Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Projects Assistant Public Works Director Quilantan presented highlights of the 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Projects. Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern about potential impacts to public safety and access to public transportation during construction and closure of the East Palomar overpass. Page 2 -Council Workshop Minutes February 3, 2011 (/.~-Z DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) Bruce Reznik, San Diego resident, representing Sustainable San Diego, stated that he looked forward to working with the City on future projects. Staffinember Rivera responded to the speaker comments about concerns with the East Palomar Bridge widening project, and stated that the environmental document would address the issues in more detail. ADJOURNMENT At 5:57 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on February 8, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 3 -Council Workshop Minutes ~ ~ ~ February 3, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 8, 2011 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan (arrived at 3:06 p.m.), Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 3:05 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 3-16-03, official minutes of Closed Sessions, including record of any reportable action taken, are maintained by the City Attorney. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: South Bay Power Plant Property located at 990 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, California Described as follows: Parcel i of Parcel Map No. 18185 in the County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of said San Diego County, December 30, 1998, as File No. 1998-858614 of Official Records, excluding the "Electrical Substation" and "Pazk Notch" Pazcels. Agency Negotiators: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins and Bart Miesfeld Negotiating Parties: Dynegy South Bay, LLC and the San Diego Unified Port District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Lease Assignment and Assumption, Renewal and/or Renegotiation, and Related Obligations Page ] - Counci] Minutes I ~ ' February 8, 2011 J DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 3:55 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular City Council Meeting on February 8, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Senior Deputy City Clerk Page 2 -Council Minutes 1f' February 8, 2011 f~-l-~ DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 8, 2011 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 4:06 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 ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - wwtiv.chulavista]OO.com Mayor Cox announced that in celebration of the City's centennial, February 14 would be "I Love Chula Vista Day;" and encouraged volunteerism as a way to commemorate the centennial year. • INTRODUCTION BY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES KELLEY BACON, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, JOCELYN FRANCISCO, HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN Human Resources Director Bacon introduced Employee of the Month, Jocelyn Francisco. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Jocelyn. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING JOSE GALICOT BEHAR FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE SAN DIEGO/BAJA CALIFORNIA REGION Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Mr. Galicot Behaz. Mr. James Clazk, representing the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and member of the Chula Vista International Friendship Commission, spoke about bringing the region together through innovation. Deputy Mayor Ramirez recognized Jose Galicot Behar and the Tijuana Innovadora event. Page I -Council/RDA Minutes I h - I February 8, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (City Council and Redevelopment Agency) (Items 1-4) Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 14, 22, 28 and October 5, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendaz. 3. A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2011-016, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION N0.2011-2034, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE HEALTHY COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A 2010-2014 FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT INCORPORATING PUBLIC HEALTH AS A REDEVELOPMENT PRIORITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF "CILANTRO TO STORES," A PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE IN CONVENIENCE AND LIQUOR STORES, ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT BY FEBRUARY 1, 2012 (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Director of Public Works) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-017, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE ACTIVE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF "SENIORS, SIDEWALKS AND THE CENTENNIAL," A MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AUDIT OF SENIORS TO DETERMINE EXISTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOP A PRIORITY LIST FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE THE MOBILITY OF SENIORS, ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT BY FEBRUARY 1, 2012 (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Director of Public Works) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-018, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CAPACITY BUILDING AND PLANNING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDIT TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE BICYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ROUTES TO LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A "SUGGESTED ROUTES TO SCHOOLS" MAP DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT BY FEBRUARY 1, 2012 (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Director of Public Works) StafFrecommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolutions Page 2 -Council/RDA Minutes ~ ~ ~ ~ February 8, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-019, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF CALRECYCLE 18TH CYCLE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 WASTE TIRE ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO-SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, PAYMENT REQUESTS, AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING GRANT FUNDS AND TO IMPLEMENT AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE SPECIFIED GRANT (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1, 3 and 4, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-015, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO GRANT ANOTHER DESIGNATED PERIOD FOR TWO YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20903 FOR ALL ELIGIBLE LOCAL POLICE OFFICER MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) IN THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF POLICE OFFICER, POLICE AGENT, POLICE SERGEANT, AND POLICE LIEUTENANT (Director o-f Human Resources) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Mayor Cox noted that Councilmember Aguilar and Deputy Mayor Ramirez had relatives who worked for the Police Department, but who would not be eligible for the subject retirement credit, and therefore, both Councilmembers could participate on voting on the item. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 2, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alyson Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of retaining the City's Tiny Tots Program, and suggested a meeting between City staff, parents, and teachers to discuss the matter, and consideration of cost-cutting measures such as outside funding, grants, donations, and consolidation of classes. She then submitted signed petitions in favor of keeping the program open. Page 3 -Council/RDA Minutes February 8, 201 I ~~ ~J DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Alexandra Talaro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of retaining the Tiny Tots Program. Daniel Green,, Chula Vista resident, stated there was a need for more public outreach and transparency by the City. George Marsinko, San Diego resident, spoke in favor of retaining the Tiny Tots and Recreation Center Programs. OTHER BUSINESS 5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval responded to speaker comments regarding cuts in Citywide Programs, stating that although the City was experiencing financial challenges, staff would be looking at funding options for various Recreation programs. He stated that the February 15, 2011 Council Meeting was cancelled. 6. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox reminded the community about the upcoming Centennial events and she encouraged the public to access the Centennial website for further information. She announced that the Chula Vista Centennial book was scheduled for printing in the next 2-4 weeks. 7. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on his recent Public Office Hours at the Salt Creek Recreation Center that addressed cuts in City services and programs. He also thanked City staff for their presence at the meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 4:57 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on February 15, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~orraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 4 -Council/RDA Minutes / ~1 ~1 February 8, 2011 (C~`7 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 10, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:10 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room, City Hall Building 100, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Aguilar and Castaneda INTERVIEWS TO FILL ONE VACANCY (DESIGN PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE) ON THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Stacy Beck Cannon as Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Director. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. ADJOURNMENT At 4:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on February 22, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes / February 10, 2011 l ~-/