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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 2011/02/08 Special ccMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 8, 201 I 4:00 P.M. A Regulaz 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 - www.chulavistal00.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 Behar. Mr. James Clark, 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 Behaz and the Tijuana Innovadora event. Page 1 -Council/RDA Minutes February 8, 2011 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 Calendar. 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 I, 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) Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolutions. Page 2 -Council/RDA Minutes February 8, 2011 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 of 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, 2011 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 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval responded to speaker comments regazding cuts in Citywide Programs, stating that although the City was experiencing financial challenges, staff would be looking at funding options for vazious 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. 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. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 4 -Council/RDA Minutes February 8, 2011