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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2011/05/03 ccMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA May 3, 2011 4:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were 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: Council/Agency Members: Aguilaz, 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 United States Border Patrol Officer Cuevas led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com Mayor Cox presented historical information about the City, and announced upcoming centennial events in May. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS TO CITY OF CHULA VISTA HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST LINETTE ABILLE, CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER GERARDO MORALES, SWEETWATER AUTHORITY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CINDY PINO, UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL OFFICER ANDRES (ANDY) CUEVAS AND HIS CANINE "TAC", AND UNITED STATES NAVY FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER JESSICA BRUCE, IN RECOGNITION OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE, PROCLAIMING MAY 1ST THROUGH MAY 7, 2011, AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to each of the recipients recognized. PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO CITY OF CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES TOM ADLER, DIEM DO, PEDRO GARCIA, PATRICK MONEDA, BRENDAN REED, FRANK RIVERA, LARRY TRAN, ROBERTO SOLORZANO, JANICE KLUTH AND SANDAL PRINCIPAL PLANNER AND HEAD OF iCOMMUTE TEAM DAN MARTIN, THE CORKY MCMILLIN COMPANIES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TODD GALARNEAU PROCLAIMING MAY 2011 AS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Page 1 -Council/RDA Minutes May 3, 2011 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Tom Adler, who accepted it on behalf of everyone involved with biking to work and Bike Month in the City. Mayor Cox announced that the City was recently chosen as one of four cities to receive the Local Governments for Sustainability ICLEI grant for a Green Business Challenge, and that Councilmember Bensoussan had the opportunity to ring the New York Stock Exchange bell. She thanked Councilmember Bensoussan for representing the City, and thanked the Conservation Department for its work. Councilmember Bensoussan stated that 40 cities in the country applied for the grant. She briefly explained that the grant award would augment the City's green business program, and she encouraged local businesses to find out about mazketing and public relations opportunities. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7) With respect to Item 1, specifically the minutes of December 17, 2010 (Closed Session Agenda Item 1), City Attorney Googins suggested, with Council consensus, to include in the City Council's approval of the minutes, that a statement be included indicating that Councilmember Aguilar did not participate in the Chula Vista Police Officer (CVPOA) negotiations. Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for sepazate consideration. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 17 and 21, 2010 and January 3, 11, 12, 18 and 25, 2011. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter of resignation from Neisha Hernandez, Cultural Arts Commissioner. B. Letter of resignation from Robert Ross, Resource Conservation Commissioner. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignations. 3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-073, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JJJ & K INVESTMENTS TWO, LLC (JJJ & K) TO EXCHANGE 11.64 ACRES OF CITY OWNED LAND FOR .17.8 ACRES OF JJJ & K LAND (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Page 2 - CounciVRDA Minutes May 3, 2011 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2043, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (A) AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN OF $856,613 FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND TO THE REDEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE STATE REQUIRED SERAF PAYMENT; AND (B) AUTHORIZING NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROPRIATE THE INTERFUND LOAN OF $856,613 (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution 6. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON BIRCH ROAD BETWEEN LA MEDIA ROAD AND EASTLAKE PARKWAY, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (Director of Public Works) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON EASTLAKE PARKWAY BETWEEN OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND HUNTE PARKWAY, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances on first reading. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-074, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES FOR NAPLES STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2010-01, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, AND ORDERING THE INITIATION OF BALLOT PROCEEDINGS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, and 4 through 7, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 2011-072, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAMS; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS WITH EACH SUB-RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANTS (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the Resolution. Page 3 -Council/RDA Minutes May 3, 2011 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills presented an overview and proposed funding alternatives for the 2011/2012 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations. Jeanette Lawrence, San Diego resident, representing Family Health Centers of San Diego, requested funding for the Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit program. Councilmember Aguilaz spoke in support of full funding for graffiti abatement and proportionate reduction of other funding allocations. Mayor Cox spoke in support of the recommendations by staff, and suggested that staff work with Family Health Centers to consider allocating a portion of its existing $70,000 for Capital Improvement Projects, to the Kid Caze Express Mobile Medical Unit program. Councilmember Castaneda suggested modifying the graffiti abatement program by allocating $10,000 to the Family Health Centers of San Diego for the Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit program. Deputy Mayor Ramirez recommended funding the requested $30,000 to San Diego Family Health Centers of San Diego by reducing funding from the Graffiti Abatement -Private Properties program. Staffinember Mills explained the limitations of shifting funds between categories. Deputy Mayor Ramirez responded and suggested that based upon the limitations, to allocate $20,000 from Graffiti Abatement -Public Spaces program to the Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit program. Councilmember Bensoussan spoke in support of staff recommendations, and suggested shifting $20,000 from the Graffiti Abatement -Public Spaces program to Family Health Centers of San Diego - KidCaze Express Mobile Medial Unit program. Councilmember Aguilaz commented that all of the organizations, with the exception of the Graffiti Abatement program, are all 501 C(3) organizations, and therefore have the ability to seek funding options through other sources. Councilmember Castaneda suggested allocating $10,000 for Graffiti Abatement -Public Spaces category and $10,000 for the Kid Care Express Mobile Medical Unit program, and to have staff look at options to reprogram the $70,000 funding set aside for the Family Health Caze Centers Capital Improvement Projects. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-072 as amended, with the City of Chula Vista Public Works -Graffiti Abatement-Public Spaces program reduced from $20,000 to $10,000; the Family Health Centers of San Diego-KidCaze Express Mobile Medical Unit be funded at $10,000, with the request that staff work with Family Health Centers of San Diego to look at reprogramming funds from the current allocation of $70,000 for its Capital Improvements towards Kid Page 4 - CounciVRDA Minutes May 3, 2011 Care Express Mobile Medical Unit program, and to include the revisions in the final report for Council consideration at a future meeting. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez voting no. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to reconsider. The motion died for lack of a second. PUBLIC COMMENTS Karl Higgins, Vista resident, spoke about Volunteerism in the City. Sunshine Horton, El Cajon resident, spoke in appreciation of those who serve in Law Enforcement. Kay Bodge, National City resident, representing the Norman Park Senior Center, thanked the City for its support of retaining services at the Center, and submitted a proposal of funding suggestions for the next fiscal year. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "SAFE ROUTE 2 SCHOOL-LAUDERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. STM368" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-075, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-075, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; FINDING THAT IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY PAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC; WAIVING SUCH IRREGULARITIES; AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "SAFE ROUTES 2 SCHOOL - LAUDERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT CIP NO. STM368" PROJECT TO PAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,240; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 5 -Council/RDA Minutes May 3, 201 I ACTION ITEMS 9. CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANS Environmental Resource Manager Reed presented the Proposed Climate Change Adaptation Plans. Members of City staff then presented information about the status of the Climate Change Adaptation Plan components, including cool paving, shade tree policy, cool roofs, storm water, education and wildfires and extreme heat plans, open space, sea level rise, and green economy. Matt Adams, San Diego resident, representing the Building Industry Association, suggested that the Council consider the costs borne by developers and businesses with proposed requirements. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the proposed resolution. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-076, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-076, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ADOPTING THE CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANS, (2) APPROVING PARTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIES BASED ON CURRENT FUNDING LEVELS, (3) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPTIONS, AND (4) DIRECTING STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL WITHIN 180 DAYS WITH AN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 6:29 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:49 p.m. with all members present. 10. CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POLICE STAFFING Councilmember Castaneda introduced the item. Chris Manroe, representing Firefighters Local 2180, spoke in opposition to opening one contract without giving the same opportunity to other bargaining groups, and asked for the Council to include all groups in any new contractual raises or longevity compensation for staff. John Gates, Chula Vista resident, Vice President, Chula Vista Employees Mid-Managers and Professionals Association, stated that all bazgaining groups understood the ramifications and impacts of the agreements they entered in order to meet their budget reduction targets. He spoke in opposition to disregard of an agreement reached in the collective bargaining process. Page 6 - CounciURDA Minutes May 3, 201 I ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Kirk Ammerman, Chula Vista resident, representing the Mid-Managers and Professional Unit, asked that the financial burden of the City be carried by all, and that should the proposed resolutions be approved, that additional time resulting from staying the Police Officer layoffs, be used to identify ways in which the Police Officers Association (POA) may meet its total savings commitments made a few months ago. Lois Balfour, San Diego resident, representing SEIU Local 221, which represents the Mid- Managers and Professional Unit and Chula Vista Employees Association, stated that when the contracts were negotiated, they were told that all groups would share the pain of the reductions. She asked for balance and fairness by the Council in its deliberations. Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the proposed resolutions. He suggested closing the budget gap by utilizing redevelopment funds, revenue from the Utilities Users Tax, and not having afull-scale jail. Wayne Zazling, La Mesa resident, representing the Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA), spoke about the shazed sacrifices by CVEA to close the City's budget gap, and he spoke in opposition to the proposed resolutions. Rusty James, El Cajon resident, representing the CVEA, stated that the City's financial burdens should be spread equally among all employee groups. Chief Bejarano clarified that the City is one of the safest Cities, based on SANDAG's crime statistics. He commented on the benefits achieved by the new Police Department staffing model implemented in July 2010. In response to speaker comments about the City jail, he stated that the Department was working with U.S. Mazshall Service for a proposal to reduce costs associated with running the jail. He commented that the Department had exceeded its threshold for Priority I calls for service. He clarified the total number of pending Police Officer layoffs was four. Discussion ensued. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 077, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-077, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUESTING THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE FIRST MEETING AFTER MAY 9, 2011 AND REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL OFFICERS THE CITY MAY LOSE (City Attorney) Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carved 5-0. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 078, heading read, text waived: Page 7 -Council/RDA Minutes May 3, 2011 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-078, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY MANAGER THAT THE PENDING POLICE OFFICER LAYOFFS FOR THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT AFTER MAY 9, 2011 BE STAYED, SUBJECT TO COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOPS AND MEETING SCHEDULED TO OCCUR BETWEEN THAT DATE AND THE END OF JUNE 2011 (City Attorney) Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 079, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-079, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THAT DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET, CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO RETENTION OF POLICE OFFICERS SUBJECT TO LAYOFF AFTER MAY 9, 2011 (City Attomey) Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 8:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:34 p.m., with all members present. OTHER BUSINESS 11. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEbIRECTOR'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval commented on the effectiveness of the Police Department's utilization of part time help to bring finger printing cases up to date, and a recent grant award of $100,000 to continue providing part time help in the Department. He commented on key City staff that was currently participating in a free Emergency Management course in Maryland. He stated that issues related to the Mobilehome Park program would be presented at a future Council meeting. 12. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox made the following announcements: • City's receipt of a letter of support from the City of Imperial Beach, to support the expedited demolition of the South Bay Power Plant. • Cinco de Mayo celebrations on May 8, 2011. • Update on the San Diego Unified Port District by Port Commissioner Moore was scheduled for the next Council meeting. Page 8 -Council/RDA Minutes May 3, 2011 13. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez made the following announcements: • Chula Vista Kiwanis annual wine tasting event on May 7, 20] 1. • Council consideration to conduct periodic Council Meetings in other locations of the community. Report on the success of his recent Public in the community. Issue of debris at Rohr Community Park. to pick up after themselves. Office Hours event regarding sexual predators He urged the community to take responsibility Councilmember Bensoussan thanked McMillin Realty for its sponsorship of the recent Historic Home tour. Councilmember Aguilar -Discussion regarding terminating the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC). Councilmember Aguilar suggested consideration by Council of the structure of the CVRC and value added, if any, to Redevelopment, and whether the CVRC was the right venue for its Board Members to provide their expertise. Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, stated that all services, including non-profit are critical to City economics, and she asked for Council consideration to postpone any action by the Council to allow an opportunity for comment on the matter by the business community. Discussion ensued. ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to have the Council direct staff to prepare a report and return to the Council within approximately 60 days to look at the impacts of dissolving the CVRC and what other mechanisms may be available to keep the expertise of the CVRC and to conduct a public hearing on the matter. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion. Discussion ensued, with a suggestion by Deputy Mayor Ramirez to conduct a joint workshop meeting of the City Council and CVRC to discuss the matter. The motion carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed. ADJOURNMENT At 8:41 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting of the City Council on May 5, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, and thence to a Regular City Council Meeting on May 10, 2011, at 4:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers; Redevelopment Agency adjourns to its next regular meeting on May 17, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 9 -Council/RDA Minutes May 3, 201 I