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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 16, 2011 3:00 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Castaneda (azrived at 3:05 p.m.), Ramirez, and
Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Bensoussan (excused)
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 3:02 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records
of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
City of Chula Vista v. NexHorizon Broadband of Southern California -San Diego
Superior Court, Case No. 37-2010-00083634-CU-BC-CTL
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (c)
ADJOURNMENT
At 3:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
August 16, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 16, 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 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members: Aguilar, Castaneda, Ramirez, and
Mayor/Chair Cox
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Bensoussan (excused)
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
Gregg Houck, Manager of the Park View Little League 11-year old Southern California State
Division champions, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com
Mayor Cox presented information about Chula Vista in the 1960's.
RECOGNITION OF PARK VIEW LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM OF 11-YEAR OLDS'
ACHIEVEMENT AS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE DIVISION CHAMPIONS
Mayor Cox recognized the Little League team players, manager and coaches, and Deputy Mayor
Ramirez presented the team with a token of its achievements.
• PRESENTATION OF THE GAYLE MCCANDLISS "RISING STAR" 2011 ARTS
AWARD BY CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONER MARY MCDERMOTT TO
ALTHEA SOLIS
Library Director Waznis introduced award winner Althea Solis, and Councilmember Aguilar
presented Miss Solis with a certificate of recognition.
• PRESENTATION BY 211 SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MEG STOKER ON 211 SAN DIEGO
Ms. Storer presented information about the San Diego 2-1-1 service assistance program.
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PRESENTATION BY ED BATCHELDER, ADVANCE PLANNING MANAGER,
AND CARLOS FERNANDEZ, SENIOR PLANNING TECHNICIAN, OF THE 2010
CENSUS DATA
Advance Planning Manager Batchelder and Senior Planning Technician Fernandez presented
information and an overview of the 2010 Census data.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-4)
Prior to enacting the Consent Calendar, Mayor Cox announced that Item 6 would not be heard.
Items 3 and 4A and B were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Cox announced that Ttem 3 would be continued to the next Council meeting, due to a
4/Sths vote requirement Councilmember Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting
on Item 4A out of an abundance of caution, due to potential property related conflicts.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 17, 2011.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Councilmember Bensoussan requesting an excused absence from the
August 9, 201 ] City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. A. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, headings read,
text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-1.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CILANTRO TO STORES
PROGRAM MANUAL AND APPROPRIATING $75,000 IN AMERICAN
RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE SAN
DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
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Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
Item 3 was continued to the next City Council meeting.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-158, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $592,000 FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA E-911 REPLACEMENT FUND FOR POLICE COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS (Police Chief)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-158, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with
Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to property related conflicts of interest.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-159, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
CONTRACT WITH ARCHONIX SYSTEMS, LLC FOR CAD INTERFACE AND GIS
MAPPING INTEGRATION SOFTWARE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING
$120,453 TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2011/20]2 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police
Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-159, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mitch Thompson, Chula Vista resident, invited the community to attend a film documentary
premier about the many facets of Mr. Nick Aguilar's life, titled "A Direction Home: Nick
Aguilar", at the Regal Cinema, Chula Vista, on August 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHULA VISTA'S PORTION OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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.
Mayor Cox announced a meeting recess at 4:56 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:10 p.m. with
all members present.
City Attorney Googins reported that an analysis by staff of a potential conflict of interest by
Deputy Mayor Ramirez for Item 5, was concluded that he could participate in the item.
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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 Nos. 2011-
160 and 2011-161, headings read, texts waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-160, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE
TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR
SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010/2011 THROUGH
2014/2015; AND PROVIDING CERTIFICATION AND INDEMNITY
STATEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TRANSNET FUNDS (Director of
Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-161, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING REALLOCATION OF
TRANSNET FUNDS IN CHV33 AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 INTO
EXISTING CIP PROJECT STM368 FROM THE AVAILABLE TRANSET
BALANCE (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works)
Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 4-1.
ACTION ITEMS
6. PRESENTATION BY THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A
REPORT ON THE OPERATIONS, STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF THE CHULA VISTA
TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (Director of Economic Development)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and provide the Chamber of Commerce
and staff with direction as appropriate.
This item was not heard.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
TAXABLE QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BOND EQUIPMENT
LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY STREETLIGHT
UPGRADES
Environmental Resource Manager Reed and Assistant Finance Director Davis provided an
overview of the Streetlight Retrofit Project.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2011-
162 and 2011-163, headings read, text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-162, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELNERY OF A TAXABLE QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION
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BOND EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT (DIRECT
SUBSIDY) WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, PURCHASE,
FINANCING AND LEASING OF CERTAIN ENERGY CONSERVATION
EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
PURCHASE CONTRACT, ACQUISITION FUND AGREEMENT AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND
AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY
THIS RESOLUTION (Director of Finance/Treasurer and Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-163, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $2,256,207 OF BOND
REVENUES TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GG214 AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET (4/STHS REQUIRED) (Director of Finance/Treasurer and
Public Works)
Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 4-1.
OTHER BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval reported that Leviton Corporation was selected by Toyota as an
approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provider for commercial and residential customers.
He announced that the August 23, 2011City Council meeting was cancelled.
9. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox stated that the Centennial Book was available for purchase. She wished everyone a
safe Labor Day weekend.
10. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on the status of the demolition permit for the South Bay
Power Plant. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff come back with an updated report
to the Council on the matter.
Councilmember Aguilar wished the community an enjoyable summer, and stated that her office
could be contacted for City-related business.
City Attorney Googins announced that his office would be conducting a Public Forum on
September 12, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 830 p.m. at the Salt Creek Community Center, about
improvements to the City Attorney's Office website and access to legal resources, and to address
continuing issues related to foreclosure and loan modification fraud.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 5:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting on September 13,
2011, at 4:00 p.m. The RDA meeting was adjourned to the next regulaz meeting on September
27, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 26, 2011 4:00 P.M.
Special Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista
were called to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Aguilar (arrived at 4:05 p.m.), Bensoussan,
Ramirez, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Castaneda (excused)
ACTION ITEMS
I. CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY BILLS X1 26 (AB 26) AND X1 27 (AB 27)
Staff recommendation: Agency/Council adopt the following resolutions:
Deputy City Attorney Silva explained the State Legislation requirements for the proposed
Assembly Bills.
Council/Agency Member Aguilar stated for the record, confirmation by staff that the
recommended action was within the limits of the budgets already approved by the Council and
Redevelopment Agency.
ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No.2011-2047 and Council Resolution No. 2011-164, headings read,
text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2047, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL X1 26, DIVISION 24, PART 1.8, SECTION 34169(g)(1) OF THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-164, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ELECTING TO SERVE AS A SUCCESSOR AGENCY
UNDER PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Council/Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-1.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 4:20 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting
on September 13, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 13, 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 (arrived at 4:03 p.m.),
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
Employee of the Month, Mike Neal, Fire Engineer, led the pledge of allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com
Mayor Cox presented information about the 1970's in Chula Vista.
INTRODUCTION BY FIRE CHIEF DAVE HANNEMAN, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE
MONTH MIKE NEAL, FIRE ENGINEER
Chief Hanneman introduced employee of the month, Fire Engineer Mike Neal. Mayor Cox read
the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Engineer Neal.
• PRESENTATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BURN INSTITUTE JAMES
FLOROS OF THE SOUTH BAY BOOT DRIVE TROPHY TO FIRE CHIEF DAVE
HANNEMAN AND THE CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Hanneman introduced Mr. Floros and Fire Union Vice President, Mark McDonald. Mr.
Floros then presented the boot drive trophy to Chief Hanneman on behalf of the Burn Institute.
Chief Hanneman presented a video clip from Channel 8 television news, showing Chula Vista
firefighters' memories of 9/11.
• RECOGNITION BY OFFICE SPECIALIST JOSEPH COPPOLA OF THE NEWEST
MEMBERS OF THE CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESS PROGRAM: FIRST
BANK, OTAY PET VETS, SOLO SHOES, INC., GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES,
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PACIFIC SALES, ANYTIME SIGN SOLUTIONS, INC., PRESCOTT & ASSOCIATES
INSURANCE AGENCY, SEARS, THE SPORTS AUTHORITY, TOYSSIUS,
EASTSIDE SEQUEL, SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, CHULA VISTA REI,
PERFORMANCE BIKES, APPLETREE MARKET
Office Specialist Copolla recognized the newest members of the Chula Vista Clean Business
Program, and presented each business representative with a certificate of appreciation. Mayor
Cox then commended the businesses for their participation in the program.
RECOGNITION OF THE CORKY MCMILLIN COMPANIES' 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING AND SELLING HOMES IN
THE SOUTH BAY
Mark McMillin and Scott McMillin presented information about the history of the Corky
McMillin Companies. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan
presented it to Mark and Scott McMillin.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-12)
Items 4 and 9 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Item 4 was
removed at the request of a member of the public. Councilmember Castaneda stated that he
would be abstaining from voting on Item 9 out of an abundance of caution, due to the proximity
of his property holdings to the subject bike routes.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 7, and 14, 2011.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Bensoussan requesting an excused absence
from the August 16, 2011 City Council meeting.
B. Memorandum from Councilmember Castaneda requesting an excused absence
from the August 26, 2011 City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absences.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-165, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 POLICE
GRANT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $35,104 FOR THE COVERDELL
FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Police Chief)
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Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-167, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INTERIM DESILTATION AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE MASS-GRADING OF THE EASTERN
URBAN CENTER (MILLENIA), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-168, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, MCMILLIN
OTAY RANCH, LLC, AND SLF IV/MCMILLIN MILLENIA JV, LLC, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City
Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-169, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF
SANDAG TO IMPLEMENT A MULTI-YEAR COASTAL CACTUS WREN
HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA OTAY
RANCH PRESERVE MANAGEMENT AREA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
THE GRANT FUNDING SHOULD IT BE AWARDED FROM SANDAG, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH SANDAG (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-170, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CILANTRO TO STORES PROGRAM
MANUAL AND APPROPRIATING $75,000 IN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND
REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-171, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN A REGIONAL GRANT
APPLICATION IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S SUNSHOT
INITIATIVE -ROOFTOP SOLAR CHALLENGE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
APPLYING FOR, OBTAINING AND IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT (Director of
Public Works)
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Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-173, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM AND CITY OF CHULA
VISTA FOR REGIONAL TELEPHONE INFORMATION SYSTEM (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-174, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER AND INCREASING
THE PURCHASE ORDER BY $11,641.41 WITH TED ENTERPRISES TO
COMPLETE THE "ROBINHOOD RANCH II PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
SW256A" PROJECT (Director of Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-175, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER AND INCREASING
THE PURCHASE ORDER BY $30,000 WITH PAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
TO COMPLETE THE "LAUDERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENT CIP NO. STM368" PROJECT (Director of Public Works)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-176, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FROM AVAILABLE
PROJECT CONTINGENCY FUNDS OF $72,000 WITH TC CONSTRUCTION TO
ADD NORTH BOUND FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN "C" STREET AND
BRISBANE STREET TO THE "PAVEMENT MAJOR REHABILITATION FISCAL
YEAR 2009/2010 STL354" PROJECT (Director of Public Works)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-177, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FROM AVAILABLE
PROJECT CONTINGENCY FUNDS OF $94,000 WITH ATP TO ADD OXFORD
STREET TO THE "PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PHASE II STL357A" PROJECT
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-178, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND GOLDEN BELL PRODUCTS, INC. FOR PROVIDING
SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS VERMIN ERADICATION SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $50,000 FROM THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SW262 TO THE SEWER SERVICE OPERATING
BUDGET; AND AMENDING THE BUDGETS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works)
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Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3, 5-8 and 10-12,
headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and
it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-166, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $250,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING $190,550 TO THE POLICE GRANT
FUND FOR THE DUI ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROGRAM (4/STHS
VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, commented that many of the arrests made at checkpoints for
driving under the influence (DUI) were non-DUI related, and he asked about measures to avoid
exploitation at the checkpoints. He questioned the effectiveness of DUI checkpoints and asked
about the availability of supporting data. City Manager Sandoval noted that all of the DUI
checkpoints were grant funded, with virtually no profit to the City for checkpoint-related tickets.
Chief Bejarano added that grant funding by the State was restrictive and specific to DUI
checkpoints. He invited any interested members of the public to participate in any future DUI
checkpoint operations.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-166, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-172, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION
TO BIKES BELONG COALITION'S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN
CONJiJNCTION WITH APPLYING FOR, OBTAINING, AND IMPLEMENTING
THE GRANT (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-172, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Castaneda abstaining, due to the proximity of his property
holdings to the subject bike routes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anne Bessinger, representing Sullivan Solar Power, gave an update on its solar incentive
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program to local residents and businesses. She invited the community to the next solar seminar
on September 24, 2011, at the Heritage Park Community Center, at 11:00 a.m.
Parks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident, commented on the recent countywide power outage and
he encouraged the Council to rethink its need for affordable basic water and electricity in the
City.
Erendira Abel, Chula Vista resident, representing "A Women's Wellness Center", thanked the
Council for increasing the hours of operation at the Norman Park Senior Center, and providing
opportunities to the Wellness Center for wellness services in the evening hours and on Saturdays
at the Norman Park Center. She invited the community to attend the "Baby Boomers Old School
Dance" fundraising event, benefiting the Wellness Center, on September 23, 2011, from 5:30 to
9:00 p.m., at the Norman Park Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA PLAN AND ASSOCIATED PLANNED COMMUNTTY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS FORA 9.4 ACRE SITE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF THE INTERSECTION OF EASTLAKE PARKWAY AND FENTON STREET TO
ALLOW FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS AS A PERMITTED USE
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.
Associate Planner Steichen presented an overview of the proposed SPA amendment.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished [o
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-179
and place the ordinance on first reading:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-179, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII. OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING THE ADDENDUM (IS-10-
005) TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-03-028) AND APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
PLAN FOR 9.4 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EASTLAKE
PARKWAY AND FENTON STREET (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP FOR 9.4
ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EASTLAKE PARKWAY AND
FENTON STREET (FIRST READING) (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
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Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it tamed 5-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTING THE PROHIBITION OF MEDICAL
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (City Attorney)
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.
Deputy City Attorney Hawkins introduced the item.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition
to adoption of the proposed ordinance. There being no further members of the public who
wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to place the following ordinance on first
reading, heading read, text waived:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENACTING MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 5.66 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES) (FIRST
READING) (City Attorney)
Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
15. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
TRANSFERRING $1,500 FROM THE CITY CLERK'S ELECTION FUND TO THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO FUND THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION,
AND MAINTENANCE OF A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND
RECEIVES PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
ALTERNATIVES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (City Attomey on behalf of Charter
Review Commission)
City Attorney Googins introduced Charter Review Chair, Randy Bellamy, who provided the
Council with an update on community meetings and input regarding district elections.
Charter Review Commissioner Oostburg provided information about the construction of a
proposed website for information to and from the public regarding Council election alternatives.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the item to the meeting of September 20, 2011,
with a referral to staff to come back with information about utilizing in-house resources to
construct the website.
ACTION ITEMS
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16. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN
MEDICAL RESPONSE TO RECOVER EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
PROGRAM EXPENSES
Chief Hanneman introduced the item.
Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association,
spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Councilmember Castaneda requested a referral to staff, with Council consensus, for a report to
the Public Safety Subcommittee on the proposed expenditures of the cost recovery amount, prior
to bringing the matter back to the Council.
Assistant City Attorney Maland referred to a memorandum on the dais dated September 13,
2011, regarding costs to provide emergency medical response support services to American
Medical Response (AMR), stating that the information provided in the memorandum explains
the various approaches taken by the Finance Department to determine the actual costs incurred
by the City in providing the service, which was key to the City Attorney's legal analysis of the
matter, because in each approach taken, the actual cost exceeds the cost that the City would be
receiving back from AMR.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-
180, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-180, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO RECOVER EMERGENCY MEDICAL
RESPONSE PROGRAM EXPENSES THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH
LAIDLAW MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION INC. DBA AMERICAN
MEDICAL RESPONSE
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
17. CONSIDERATION OF RATIFYING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE
City Manager Sandoval stated that the City's Emergency Operation Center had been activated as
a result of the regional power outage.
Chief Hanneman described the actions taken by the Emergency Operations Center during the
power outage.
Mayor Cox commented that the power outage had caused a shutdown of all lighting and
equipment in the Council Chambers. To that end, she recognized City Electronics Technician
Olric Forde and Electrician Manual Hampton for troubleshooting and restoring all power and
functions in Council Chambers in time for the current Council Meeting.
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ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011-181,
heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-181, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE DECLARATION OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED AS A RESULT OF THE SEPTEMBER 8,
2011, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ELECTRICAL POWER
OUTAGE, WHICH INCLUDED THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND EXTENDING THE
DECLARATION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2011, AT 2:00 PM
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval thanked Recreation Director Martin and Recreation Supervisor Carson
for their work to successfully restore 56 hours of operation back to the Norman Park Senior
Center. He commented on the City's 5`h Kaizen event about diversionary hours at recreation
centers utilizing existing resources. He announced that Police Chief Bejarano was recently
named President of the San Diego County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association. He thanked
City employees for contributing to the United Way program.
19. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Ratification of the appointment of Katarzyna Lappin to the Cultural Arts
Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Katarzyna Lappin as Cultural Arts
Commissioner. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried
5-0.
• Ratification of the appointments of the following students to the Youth Action
Council:
Dakotah Flowers Hilltop High School
Brianna Gomez High Tech High Chula Vista
Mallory Johnson High Tech High Chula Vista
Carlos Ipuz-Rengifo Bonita Vista High School
Ramon Riesgo St. Augustine High School
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of the abovementioned students to
the Youth Action Council. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it
carried 5-0.
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Mayor Cox commented on the success of the recent 9/11 commemorations. She commented on
the effective response by staff to the recent countywide power outage. She reminded everyone
about the upcoming City Centennial celebrations on October 15, 2011, with further information
about the event at www.chulavistal00.com.
20. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Bensoussan recognized and thanked the City Clerk's Office for its efficiency
with producing the Council agenda during the recent power outage. She announced the
upcoming Harbor Days extravaganza event scheduled on September 24 and 25, 2011.
Councilmember Castaneda commented on the success of the recent 9/11 commemorations and
he thanked the City's safety personnel, armed services, coast guard, army, and border patrol who
were represented at the event.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on the recent countywide power outage and its affects to the
local community. He thanked City Manager Sandoval for providing updates on the situation.
He commented on the success of the recent "Drawsome" art event, featuring local animation
artists, food vendors and live music, and he thanked Library Director Waznis and Library staff
for their work with the event.
City Attorney Googins reported on a recent public forum he conducted at the Salt Creek
Community Center, about options and resources for distressed homeowners. He stated that
information about the forum would be posted on the City Attorney's website.
At 6:49 p.m., Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to
discuss the items listed below.
At 7:10 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records
of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
21. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
September 20, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL WORSHOP MEETING OF THE C[TY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 16, 2011
8:00 A.M.
A Special Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order
at 8:35 a.m. at the Montevalle Recreation Center, located at 840 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula
Vista, California.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan (left the meeting at 11:36 a.m.),
Castaneda (left the meeting at 11:20 a.m.), Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, Assistant City Manager Halbert, City Attorney
Googins (left at 11:25), Deputy City Attorney Silva (arrived at 11:25),
City Clerk Norris
WORKSHOP
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
Sherry Lund, Sherry L. Lund Associates, facilitated the workshop.
Zaneta Encarnacion, Chula Vista resident, stated there was a need for more civic engagement.
Rusty James, representing City employees, asked the Council to keep employees in mind as
goals are established.
Patty Chavez, Chula Vista resident, suggested that the Council hold workshops at schools and
engage students in civic participation. She also suggested that the City take advantage of current
technology and social media to communicate with the public.
The Council discussed the following topics:
Vision for the City's future
• Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Roles of the City Council and staff
Council priorities
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the goal setting effort for the City.
City Manager Sandoval stated he would work with Ms. Lund to determine next steps in the goal
setting effort.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:04 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
September 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 20, 2011 3:00 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:01 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.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 3:02 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records
of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
L CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c)
Two Cases
ADJOURNMENT
At 3:20 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on
September 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 20, 201 I
4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:01
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
Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com
Mayor Cox honored the Chula Vista Hazbor Days, September 24-25, 2011.
• OATHS OF OFFICE
Cultural Arts Commission
Youth Action Council
Katarzyna Lappin
Dakotah Flowers
Brianna Gomez
Mallory Johnson
Carlos Ipuz-Rengifo
Ramon Riesgo
City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Commissioner Lappin, and Councilmember
Bensoussan presented her with a certificate of appointment.
City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Youth Advisory Council Members Carlos
Ipuz-Rengifo and Ramon Riesgo, and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented them each with a
certificate of appointment. Ms. Flowers, Ms. Gomez, and Ms. Johnson were not present at the
meeting.
• RECOGNITION BY OFFICE SPECIALIST DAVE DIDONATO OF THE NEWLY
VERIFIED CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESSES, ADDING TO THE CITY'S 100
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CLEAN BUSINESSES GOAL IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY'S CENTENNIAL:
BONITA LEARNING ACADEMY, S.D. STORAGE, SOUTH BAY FISH & GRILL,
TREK BICYCLE SUPERSTORE, CHULA VISTA YACHT CLUB, WALMART,
HIGH FIVE TEAM SALES, SWEETWATER AUTHORITY, THE SINGING
FLORIST, DON PEDRO TACO SHOP, THE BABY GARDEN, SANCHEZ CORONA
& ASSOCIATES, CH CIGARS & MORE, LOTUS FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER;
AND MEINEKE/ECONO LUBE
Office Specialist Didonato introduced representatives of the newly verified Chula Vista clean
businesses, and presented them each with certificates of recognition.
• PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT BY THE
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA TO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER MARIA
KACHADOORIAN FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
City Manager Sandoval introduced and recognized Finance Director Kachadoorian, who
accepted the certificate of achievement on behalf of the Finance Department, and she thanked
Finance Department staff for its work.
PRESENTATION BY WILLIAM PERNO AND ELIZA CARDIN, CO-FOUNDERS OF
PEOPLE AGAINST SPICE SALES, ON PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM THE
DANGERS OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS
Councilmember Castaneda introduced Mr. Perno and Ms. Cardin. Mr. Perno then presented
information about the dangers of synthetic drugs.
• PRESENTATION BY ED CHEW, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER ON
THE LEAN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT KAIZEN EVENT FOR THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT PROCESS
Continuous Improvement Manager Chew presented information on a recent City Kaizen event
about the California Public Records Act process. Councilmember Aguilar suggested reports back
to the Council in the future on all Kaizen events. Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested recognizing
the teams who participate in Kaizen events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-9)
Item 7 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Aguilar, for separate
consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 3203, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MPA FOR 9.4 ACRES AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EASTLAKE PARKWAY AND FENTON STREET
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(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 3204, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENACTING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.66 (MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISPENSARIES) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE 10.04.03.G.2 AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL MEASURES PERTAINING
TO SPECIAL EVENTS AND AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
10.04.03.H AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ADOPT TEMPORARY
TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL MEASURES PERTAINING TO SPECIAL
EVENTS (FIRST READING) (Continuous Improvement Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-182, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $80,818 FOR THE REGIONAL
COMPUTER FORENSICS LABORATORY (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police
Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-183, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE PROPOSED
BOUNDARIES FOR ELM AVENUE BETWEEN NAPLES STREET AND OXFORD
STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2010-02, 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
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-184, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
SOUTH BAY FENCING IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,214 FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF CHAIN LINK FENCING AND GATES IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,000 (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2011. (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-186, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $20,000 FROM THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS FOR
PRODUCING A CENTENNIAL HISTORY WALK, LOCAL TALENT STAGE,
YOUTH RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND FIREWORKS FOR THE CHULA VISTA
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 15, 2011 AT THE OLYMPIC
TRAINING CENTER AND APPROPRIATING SAID GRANT FUNDS TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT'S SUPPLIES AND
SERVICES BUDGET (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Constituent Services Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-6 and 8-9, headings
read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it
carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-185, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL POLICY ON FINANCIAL REPORTING
AND TRANSFER AUTHORITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Aguilar asked staff to clarify the rationale for the proposed budget
appropriations. Finance Director Kachadoorian explained that ]ast minute budget amendments
had necessitated the adjustments. She then described each line item.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez asked if the $50,000 Recreation Department budget adjustment could be
used to expand hours of operation at the Otay Recreation Center. Finance Director
Kachadoorian replied that this was a clean up item only, to determine funding allocation and
resources for the Recreation budget.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-185, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Greg Mattson, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, announced the "Taste of
Third" event on September 22, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He also announced future
scheduled events that included Harbor Days and the Starlight Parade.
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Charles Johnson asked for a City ordinance to make graffiti illegal in the City.
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
10. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Mr. William Hall, representing the Executive Compensation Sub Committee, presented the
report regarding salary compensation for City of Chula Vista Executive positions, and described
the process used to evaluate the compensation levels.
Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, suggested that more analysis be given to other City services,
including ambulance rates and towing fees.
Councilmember Bensoussan left the dais at 5:40 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the report. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the
motion and it carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval reported on a prior Council referral to staff to look at in-house resources
to create a website for information about district elections, and he stated that this could be
accomplished within a couple of weeks. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the
website.
12. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of the appointment of Ben West to the Boazd of Appeals & Advisors.
B. Ratification of the appointment of Valerie Attisha to the Cultural Arts
Commission.
C. Ratification of the appointment of Regina Ong Garcia (Eastern Representative)
and Francisco Sevilla (Education Representative) to the Growth Management
Oversight Commission.
D. Ratification of the appointment of Ellen Kappes and Oscar Romo to the Resource
Conservation Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the abovementioned Boazd and commission
appointments. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
Mayor Cox reminded the community of the Harbor Days event on September 24-25, 2011, and
the City's Centennial celebrations on October 15, 2011.
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13. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on a recent Council goal-setting workshop on September 16,
2011 to discuss the Council's priorities, stating that he looked forwazd w re-convening a
subsequent workshop to complete the discussions. He commented that one of the issues raised at
the workshop was police staffing. It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter of
police staffing as a priority for the City Manager and Public Safety Subcommittee.
Councilmember Aguilar commented on her recent attendance at a Crossroads II meeting that
included a joint presentation between the Chula Vista Nature Center and Marine Boat Works. It
was the consensus of the Council to have staff coordinate a future presentation to the Council by
the Nature Center and Marine Boat Works.
Mayor Cox recessed the Council Meeting at 6:28 p.m. and announced that the Council would
convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below.
At 6:45 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records
of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
14. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
September 27, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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