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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2011/04/05MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Apri15, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was 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: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez (excused) 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 John Smisek led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com Mayor Cox recognized the Padres season opener on this day, and accomplishments and activities by local baseball players. INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF BEJARANO, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH MELANIE CULUKO, PUBLIC SAFETY ANALYST Police Chief Bejazano introduced Employee of the Month, Melanie Culuko. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Ms. Culuko. • PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO HELYN SLOAN, PAST PRESIDENT, ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. OF CHULA VISTA FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS AND GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY IN DONATING THREE LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR A LAPTOP BAR, ACUSTOM-BUILT EXHIBIT CASE FOR THE VETERANS WING OF THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY'S ANNUAL "BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" Library Director Waznis recognized Ms. Sloan and Altrusa International, Inc, on its generous donations to the City' Library. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Ms. Sloan. Page 1 -Council Minutes April 5, 2011 • UPDATE ON SAN DIEGO AIRPORT AUTHORITY BY TOM SMISEK, SOUTH BAY REPRESENTATIVE Tom Smisek presented an update on the future expansion of the San Diego International Airport that included pazking, north side planning of a rental facility and employee pazking, collaboration with the Port Authority on various projects, and land use projects. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-4) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 7, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-054, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING (1) AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO RE-ALLOCATE $375,222 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY ACT PROGRAM FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS; (2) AMENDING THE 2010-2011 CIP BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING TWO NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS "EUCALYPTUS PARK RIGHT-OF-WAY" (STL-376) AND "ADA CURB RAMPS FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012" (STL-377); (3) APPROPRIATING $375,222 TO STL-376 AND STL-377 BY REALLOCATING THE CDBG-R FUNDING APPROPRIATED TO THE "THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT" (STL-362); AND (4) APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-055, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,812 FROM THE CASH BOND DEPOSIT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-056, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A PETITION REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR ELM AVENUE BETWEEN NAPLES STREET AND OXFORD STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF SUCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AS REQUIRED BY LAW (Director of Public Works) Page 2 -Council Minutes April 5, 20] ] Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1-4, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez absent. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Corcilius, Chula Vista resident, commented on the issues of graffiti in the City. Councilmember Aguilar responded that a meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee was scheduled for April 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. that would include discussions about graffiti. Councilmember Castaneda reported graffiti on the City's "Welcome to Chula Vista" sign that is located at Interstate 5 and E Street. Greg Mattson, Chula Vista resident, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, recognized and thanked the numerous City staff that participated in the planning of the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan and public workshops. He announced upcoming local events, including the Cinco de Mayo Festival on May 8 2011. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "I STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (STL363)" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Assistant Director of Engineering Quilantan introduced the item and noted the minor irregularity in the bid to Conan Construction Inc. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 057, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-057, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARITIES, ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AW,4RDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "I STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 (CIP STL363)" PROJECT TO CONAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,753.88, AND Page 3 -Council Minutes April 5, 2011 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-Q, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez absent. ACTION ITEMS 6. CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) City Manager Sandoval introduced Principal Planner Power and Development Planning Manager Ladiana who gave an overview of the proposed revisions. John Ziebarth, San Diego resident, representing the Chula Vista Development Oversight Committee, spoke in support of the proposed revisions. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 058, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-058, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 4-0, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez absent. OTHER BUSINESS 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval announced the upcoming Council Workshops on April 7th and 14th, and noted that the April 12th Regular Council Meeting was cancelled. He commented on the recent installation of the Graffiti Tracker system in the City, that resulted in the apprehension of two taggers. 8. MAYOR'S REPORTS • On March 25, 2011, SANDAG directed its staff to notify parties to the SBX bankruptcy and court that SANDAG plans to make an offer on purchasing SR- 125, with the price and terms to be determined. "SR-125" refers to the toll portion of the State Route. Mayor Cox provided information on what was reported out by SANDAG, at its Mazch 25, 2011 meeting regarding State Route 125. She commented on efforts for ways to bring back fireworks Page 4 -Council Minutes April 5, 2011 in Chula Vista during its Centennial, and she asked for assistance by Council colleagues to seek donors for financial contributions. 9. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Castaneda requested, with Council consensus, to have staff place on the next Council agenda, an item relative to preserving collective bargaining rights for public employees. He announced the Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for April 6, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Norman Park Center, 270 F Street, to discuss various matters regarding advanced life support, graffiti eradication, and Police staffing. Councilmember Bensoussan announced the Centennial Home Tour on April 30 2011, with more information about the event at www.chulavistal00.com City Attorney Googins announced that he would be hosting a City Attorney's Office public forum on April 11, 2011, 6:30 p.m., at the South Chula Vista Library, to discuss legal mechanisms to reduce crime and disorder at apartment complexes, and a presentation on updates to the City Attorney's website. ADJOURNMENT At 5:11 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in recognition of the Chula Vista Police Department for its recent response to the emergency situation at the Otay Ranch Town Center incident; to the Workshop Meeting on April 7, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., in the Police Department Community Room. Lorraine Bennett, CMC. Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 5 -Council Minutes April 5, 2011