HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2011/09/20MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 20, 2011
4:00 P.M.
A Regulaz 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 Harbor Days, September 24-25, 2011.
OATHS OF OFFICE
Cultural Arts Commission
Youth Action Council
Katazzyna 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 Cazlos
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.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
RECOGNITION BY OFFICE SPECIALIST DAVE DIDONATO OF THE NEWLY
VERIFIED CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESSES, ADDING TO THE CITY'S I00
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 Calendaz by Councilmember Aguilaz, for sepazate
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
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued0
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.
3. 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.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 201 I. (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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 I5, 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
7. 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 last 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.
Chazles Johnson asked for a City ordinance to make graffiti illegal in the City.
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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 meeting at 5:40 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the report. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the
motion and it carried 4-Q with Councilmember Bensoussan absent.
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 Gazcia (Eastern Representative)
and Francisco Sevilla (Education Representative) to the Growth Management
Oversight Commission.
D. Ratification of the appointment of Ellen Kappes and Oscaz Romo to the Resource
Conservation Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the abovementioned board and commission
appointments. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0,
with Councilmember Bensoussan absent.
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.
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 forward to 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.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS (Continued)
Councilmember Aguilaz 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 Ciry Attorney.
14. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on
September 27, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC. Sr. Deputy City Clerk
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