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Home My WebLink About2012/03/13 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 27, 2011 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan (arrived at 3:15 p.m.), Castaneda (arrived at 3:20 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 3:07 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. 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: 710 East Street, Chula Vista, California Agency Negotiators: Jim Sandoval, Gary Halbert, Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals, Glen Googins and Simon Silva Negotiating Parties: City/Housing Authority and Chazles Jung Under Negotiation: Price/Terms 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) A. Donald Sipple, et al. v. City of Alameda et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC462270 B. Carla Villa et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2011-00093296-CU-MC-CTL 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 One case Page I -Council Minutes ~ ~ ~ September 27, 2011 DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 3:48 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on September 27, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 2 - Counci] Minutes ~ /1 , ? September 27, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 4, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Ramirez and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Aguilar (excused), Castaneda (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 City of Solana Beach Deputy Mayor, Joe Kellejian, led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com Mayor Cox provided information about the 1990's in Chula Vista. • RECOGNITION BY RECYCLING SPECIALIST MANUEL MEDRANO OF THE NEWLY VERIFIED CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESSES, ADDING TO THE CITY'S 100 CLEAN BUSINESSES GOAL IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY'S CENTENNIAL: OCEAN BIKES, TORTILLAS DE HARINA ELICE, EMG MOTORING & AUTO SERVICE, MARQUISE JEWELERS, CKLASS USA CORP., ATLANTIS LASER TAG, C&V AUTOMOTIVE, CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INJURY & REHABILITATION PHYSICIANS, SOUTH BAY PIONEERS, ECOLOGY AUTO PARTS, MR. MOBILE CELLULAR REPAIR, OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER, PROFIL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, INC., UNION AUTO REPAIR, AND SOUTH BAY LIQUOR Recycling Specialist Medrano introduced and congratulated the newly verified clean businesses in the City, and presented each business representative present at the meeting, with a certificate of recognition. • PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO DEBORAH JONES, iCOMMUTE EMPLOYER PROGRAM MANAGER, AND BRENDAN REED, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGER, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 3-7, 2011 AS RIDESHARE WEEK IN CHULA VISTA Page 1 -Council Minutes October 4, 20 ~^ DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Jones and Environmental Resource Manager Reed. Principal Civil Engineer Rivera announced that volunteers were needed to assist with bicycle valet parking at the upcoming Centennial Celebration at the Olympic Training Center. Staffinember Reed announced that bicycle route maps would soon be available at the local Farmer's Market, bike shops, and at City Hall. • PRESENTATION BY THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT ADAM SPARKS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREG MATTSON OF PROCEEDS FROM THE PET FEST AND DOGGIE DASH TO THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION AND CHULA VISTA'S ANIMAL CARE FACILITY Mr. Mattson presented checks in the amount of $300 each to the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility and Chula Vista Nature Center as proceeds from the recent Pet Fest and Doggy Dash events. Animal Care Facility Manager Anton and Chula Vista Nature Center Director of Conservation & Communications, Charles Gailband, accepted the checks on behalf of their respective facilities. Mr. Mattson then presented a $1,000 check to Council Aide, Susan Johnson, who accepted it on behalf of the upcoming Harbor Days event. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO SOUTH BAY PIONEERS' DIRECTOR TOM CLAVELL, BOARD OF TRUSTEES SECRETARY MARTIN TOHILL AND TREASURER BILL WINTERS COMMENDING SOUTH BAY PIONEERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mr. Clavell provided information about the South Bay Pioneers. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Mr. Clavell. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-8) Items 1 and 6 were removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the meeting of October 11, 2011. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3206, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON HERITAGE ROAD BETWEEN TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND OLYMPIC PARKWAY FROM 40 MPH TO 45 MPH AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 2 - Counci] Minutes / f,~ _ Z October 4, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3207, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON LA MEDIA ROAD BETWEEN OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND BIRCH ROAD/STATE STREET AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3208, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON MOUNT MIGUEL ROAD BETWEEN PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD/BAST "H" STREET AND SR-125 AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 3209, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP TO MODIFY PARKING STANDARDS FOR A 19.6 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND WUESTE ROAD (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 6. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-195, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO NOT TO EXCEED $70,000 ANNUALLY (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-196, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING THE BID OF THE FIRST APPARENT LOW BIDDER AS NON-RESPONSIVE AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO THE SECOND LOWEST BIDDER, PAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $378,379 FOR THE "HARBORSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, (TF368) FEDERAL PROJECT NO. TCSP 5203(026)" PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO THE CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $40,000 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 through 5, and 7 and 8, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carved 3-0, with Councilmembers Aguilar and Castaneda absent. Page 3 -Council Minutes / ~ . ~ October 4, 2011 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were continued to the meeting of October 11, 2011: 1. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 14.18 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPT]ON) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING COMPENSATION OF THE CBAG NETWORK MANAGER AND APPROPRIATING $12,127 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 POLICE GRANT FUND (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Danciu, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of community activism and distributed an article on the subject. OTHER BUSINESS 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS None. 10. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox reminded the community about the City's Centennial Celebrations on October 15, 2011, at the Olympic Training Center. She announced a Council Workshop on October 6`" at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 11. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez asked staff about the financial status of Dynegy. City Manager Sandoval responded that staff has met with Dynegy and the Port on a regular basis about the power plant demolition. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff schedule for the October 11`" Council Meeting, an update by Port Commissioner Moore on the status of the power plant demolition. Deputy Mayor Ramirez announced that the South Bay Pioneers would be celebrating its 50`" anniversary on October 23, 2011, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Councilmember Bensoussan gave a brief update on Chula Vista's Enterprise Zone and outreach efforts to encourage businesses within the enterprise zone boundaries to take advantage of benefits offered by the program. Page 4 -Council Minutes October 4, 2011 ~~_ DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 4:42 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the City Council Workshop meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 5 - Counci] Minutes ~ October 4, 2011 J...... DRAFT MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 6, 2011 4:00 p.m. A Workshop of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Chula Vista Police Department Community Room, located at 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz Bensoussan (arrived at 4:05 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Castaneda ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Clerk Noms, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. WORKSHOP 1. OVERVIEW OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. He commented that the park fees update and information about the Parks Master Plan planning efforts would be forthcoming to the Council at a future meeting. Recreation Director Martin gave an overview of the Recreation Department Services and Programs. Rene' Santiago, Deputy Director, Health and Human Services, presented information about the "Building Better Health" initiative. Recreation Supervisors Ellis, Cazson and Ramos presented information about the City's youth and adult sports leagues, the Norman Park Senior Center, and information about recreation classes, respectively. Dr. Olga West, Principal, Veterans Elementary School, presented information about the "Critical Hours Programs". Director Martin spike about the Department's recent participation in a Critical Hours Kaizen event. Page 1 -Council Workshop Minutes October 6, 2011 I DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) Wade E. Cutler, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of recreation programs. Joe Davalos, San Diego resident, spoke in support of aquatic programs. Reverend Christian DeMent, La Mesa resident, spoke in support of the Critical Hours Program. Richard Preuss, President, Chula Vista Police Activities League, spoke in support of ongoing youth recreation opportunities. John Vogel, Chula Vista resident, suggested expansion of the Parkway pool to host swim meets, long course swimming, and diving instruction. He suggested that a portion of the recently implemented facility rental fee increases be used for extended hours for youth programs at park facilities. Craig Collins, San Diego resident, President, Chula Vista Aquatics Club, spoke in support of continued aquatics programs and expanded hours of operation. Giancazlo Nencini, San Diego resident, representing San Ysidro High Water Polo, spoke in support of aquatics programs, and he encouraged volunteerism in recreation. Mark Twohey, Chula Vista resident, representing the Youth Sports Council, commented on requests by local schools and church groups to join the Sports Council in order to shaze the sports fields. To that end, he asked for Council consideration to look at expanding its prior moratorium on capping the number of youth to avoid over-use of City sports fields. Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested consideration of programs for special needs communities, collaborative efforts for joint use of school facilities and recreation, and online access for information about recreation facility operations. He requested additional information from staff about wi-fi access at recreation centers; how the City performed with assisting the Norman Park Center during the September regional power outage; benefits of the Sports Alliance to local organizations; and the Critical Hours program. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested consideration of partnerships with the Port District for aquatic-related activities and with the Chula Vista Yacht Club as a potential funding source. ADJOURNMENT At 6:08 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on October 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 2 -Council Workshop Minutes October 6, 2011