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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 11, 2011 3:00 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:04 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Castaneda (arrived 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 3:05 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 actdon taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
L CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
A. Property: APN #566-131-03
Agency Negotiators: Rick Ryals, Real Property Agent
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista and Home Bank of California
Under Negotiation:
B. Property:
Price and terms of purchase
APN #566-131-02
Agency Negotiators: Rick Ryals, Real Property Agent
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
City of Chula Vista and Paul Ballow, et al.
Price and terms of purchase
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ADJOURNMENT
At 3:38 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
October 1 ], 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
October 11, 2011
4:00 P.M.
A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was 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: Councilmembers Aguilar, Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Bensoussan (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Norris, Deputy City Clerk I Kansas, 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 presented the 100 Centennial Seconds about the first decade of the new millennium.
• INTRODUCTION BY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, GARY HALBERT, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
STACEY KURZ, SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR
Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services Halbert introduced employee of the
month, Stacey Kurz. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it
to Ms. Kurz.
• RECOGNITION BY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST KELLEN DAMMANN OF THE
NEWLY VERIFIED CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESSES, ADDING TO THE
CITY'S 100 CLEAN BUSINESSES GOAL IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY'S
CENTENNIAL: ALCALA DENTAL, INC.; BEST BUY; BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF
SOUTH COUNTY; CHULA VISTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU; CHULA
VISTA DANCE ACADEMY; CHULA VISTA OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER;
LUXURY BATH, KITCHEN & DOOR FIXTURES; MAINLINE INSURANCE
SERVICES; MARINE GROUP BOAT WORKS; NICE & EASY AUTO BODY &
PAINT; OFFICE DEPOT; OTAY WATER DISTRICT; PHO VINH; SAN DIEGO GAS
& ELECTRIC; SOUTH BAY HEALTH & INSURANCE SERVICES; SUBWAY
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
Conservation Specialist Dammann recognized the newly verified Chula Vista Clean Businesses,
and Environmental Services Intern Coppola presented each of the business representatives with a
certificate of recognition.
PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF THE SOUTH BAY POWER PLANT
Mayor Cox announced that this item was re-scheduled for the Council Meeting of October 25,
2011, and would not be heard.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez requested that the matter be addressed sooner rather than later, and he
suggested that the item be scheduled for the October 18, 2011 Council Meeting. Discussion
ensued about scheduling the item for Council discussion and any necessazy action.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to place the item on the October 18, 2011 Council
Agenda for discussion in closed and open sessions, and potential action.
Councilmember Aguilaz seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1, with Mayor Cox
voting no.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-]0)
Items 1 A and B, 2, 4, and 9A and 9B were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration. Councilmembers Castaneda and Aguilar stated that they would be abstaining
from voting on Item lA and 1B respectively. Deputy Mayor Ramirez stated that he would be
abstaining from voting on Item 2, due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. Item 4
was pulled by staff to a future date. Items 9A and 9B were removed for discussion at the request
of staff.
1. A. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
2. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-197, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL,
RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84)
AND AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIRECTOR AS AGENT TO CONDUCT ALL BUSINESS MATTERS
WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE GRANT
PROJECT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution
4. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-198, 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) (Police Chief) (Continued
from 10/4/11)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-199, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A PETITION AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF
AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR DEL MAR AVENUE BETWEEN NAPLES
STREET AND OXFORD STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AS REQUIRED
BY LAW (Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-200, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A PETITION REQUESTING THE
FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR TWIN OAKS AVENUE
BETWEEN EMERSON STREET AND OXFORD STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF
SUCH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PREPARE AND FILE AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AS REQUIRED BY LAW (Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.55.090 CONCERNING THE WESTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM (FIRST
READING) (Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
9. A. This item was removed from the Consent Calendaz.
B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendaz.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-201, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE TEMPORARY ONE LANE CLOSURES
OF A MULTITUDE OF STREETS AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FOR THE
CHULA VISTA CHALLENGE OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON ON SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 16, 2011 FROM 12 A.M. TO NOON AND APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND PULSE
ENDURANCE SPORTS FOR THE EVENT (Communications Coordinator)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 5-8, and 10, headings
read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried
4-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Castaneda requesting an excused absence
from the October 4, 2011 City Council meeting.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Item lA, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember
Castaneda abstaining.
B. Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilar requesting an excused absence from
the October 4, 2011 City Council meeting.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Item 1B, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with
Councilmember Aguilar abstaining.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 3210, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.18 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works) (Continued from 10/4/11)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3210, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with Deputy
Mayor Ramirez abstaining.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY PROGRAM
(Police Chiefl
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Item 4 was pulled to a future date.
9. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS
CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED
TO THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (FIRST READING) (City Clerk)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.41.1, 2.43, 2.45, AND 2.47 TO ADD PROVISIONS
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION, BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, AND DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD TO TITLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING AND REPEALING
VARIOUS SECTIONS IN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.14, RELATED TO THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, AND REPEALING SECTION 2.16.060, RELATED TO
THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (FIIZST READING) (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances on first reading.
Pat Moriarty, Chula Vista resident, and Chair of the Chula Vista Safety Commission, spoke on
behalf of the Commission about concerns with the proposed Commission name change to the
Traffic Safety Commission. Councilmember Aguilar asked that the Safety Commission provide
her documentation about its concerns with the title change.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue Items 9A and 9B to the Council Meeting of
October 18, 2011, and to include the recommended amendments to Municipal Code Section
2.25, General Rules for Boards and Commissions, as suggested by Councilmember Aguilar, for
discussion and potential action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, commented on a recent study about the positive
impacts of legal marijuana cooperatives in cities.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING SECTION 15.32.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF NEW, RELOCATED
AND RECONDUCTERED TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION POWER LINES
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
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 opened the public hearing and continued the item to the meeting of October 25,
2011.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval commented that Goodrich Aerostructures was planning to host a LEAN
class for city managers in the near future. He further stated that a memorandum would be
forthcoming to the Council with an update on the City's implementation of LEAN principles.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox invited everyone to the City's Centennial Celebration on October 15, 2011.
14. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Ramirez requested, with Council consensus, to reconvene the Executive
Compensation Committee to look at full compensation for City Executive staff. He commented
on staff time spent with the compilation of written minutes for the City's legislative bodies, and
suggested looking at ways to transition to electronic options. He commented on a letter from the
Police Officers Association about concerns with staffing levels in the Department, and suggested
that the City Manager meet with all of the City's bargaining groups independently. He stated that
regrettably, he was unable to attend the City's upcoming Centennial celebration on October 15,
2011.
Councilmember Aguilar announced a Public Safety Subcommittee meeting on October 12, 2011,
at 6:00 p.m., at the Norman Park Center to discuss synthetic drugs; priority intersections for the
traffic signal fund; and the fire apparatus fund and equipment purchase options. She stated that
the issue of Police Department staffing levels would be scheduled for discussion at a future
Council Meeting. She invited the public to attend the City's Centennial celebration, and thanked
Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan for their work in preparing for the Centennial.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting to convene in Closed Session at 5:5"1 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION
At 6:22 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records
ofactlon taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the CiryAttorney.
15. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
At 6:37 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
October 18, 201 ], at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Loraine 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
October 18, 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 Aguilaz, Castaneda (arrived at 4:02 p.m.),
Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Bensoussan (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bermett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the adoption of the revised
Mobilehome Park Rent Review Ordinance:
Penny Vaughn, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Mobilehome Owners
Association.
Bill Schlegel, Chula Vista resident.
Sheldon Goldie, Chula Vista resident.
Gary Mayo, representing Chula Vista Mobilehome Owners Association.
William Perno, Chula Vista resident, suggested an ordinance banning the possession of synthetic
drugs for personal use.
ACTION ITEMS
1. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DEMOLITION AND REMEDIATION OF THE
SOUTH BAY POWER PLANT, AND RELATED ISSUES, AND CITY COUNCIL
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SAME
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to continue Item 1 to the meeting of November 1,
2012. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
2. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS
CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED
TO THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (FIRST READING) (This item
continued from 10/1 ]/11) (City Clerk)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.41.1, 2.43, 2.45, AND 2.47 TO ADD PROVISIONS
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION, BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, AND DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD TO TITLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING AND REPEALING
VARIOUS SECTIONS IN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.14, RELATED TO THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, AND REPEALING SECTION 2.16.060, RELATED TO
THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (FIRST READING) (This item
continued from 10/11/11) (City Clerk)
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.25, GENERAL RULES FOR BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS (FIRST READING) (City Clerk)
City Clerk Norris noted that Ordinances A and B were unchanged from what was presented to
the Council on October 11, 2011, and Ordinance C included amendments suggested by
Councilmember Aguilar at that meeting, and stated that section 2.25.050(D) would require
Council direction.
Pat Moriarty, Chula Vista resident and Chair of the Safety Commission, suggested retaining the
Commission's name as Safety Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to strike "Traffic" from the proposed title of Traffic Safety
Commission. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to amend Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section
2.40.040(B)(1) to read, "Four of the members shall be appointed from a
classification consisting of residents from quadrants north or south of Telegraph
Canyon Road/Otay Lakes road, and east or west of La Media." Deputy Mayor
Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
Regarding the proposed amendments outlined in Ordinance C, it was the consensus of the
Council to:
In section 2.25.030(C) -indicate that an individual would be ineligible to serve on more than one
board or commission at a time.
In section 2.25.040 -make Ex-officio members subject to term limits, but maintain the current
provision that Ex-officio members are not required to be registered voters.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
In section 2.25.050(C) and (E) - require full Council interviews for the following
boards/commissions: Board of Library Trustees, Board of Ethics, Civil Service Commission,
Design Review Board, Growth Management Oversight Commission, Mobilehome Rent Review
Commission, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission; and maintain the
current screening process for the Resource Conservation Commission.
In section 2.25.050(D) -indicate that the Mayor will forward the applications for the Board of
Ethics to a panel consisting of at least two city managers rotated from cities in San Diego County
excluding San Diego and Chula Vista, and the panel will recommend one applicant for each
available seat to the City Council for appointment.
In section 2.25.090(A) -clarify that board and commission members' terms are limited to a
maximum of two consecutive terms, except as provided in CVMC 2.25.100(C), by striking the
words, "may be appointed to more than one four-year term."
In section 2.25.120 -require the City Clerk to forward boards' and commissions' annual reports
to City Councilmembers in addition to the Mayor.
In section 2.25.200(A) -strike the words, "Nature Center Board of Trustees" from this section.
In section 2.25.020(D) -add "Violation of the City's Code of Ethics" under the definition of
cause for removal from a board or commission.
There was further Council consensus for direction, as requested by City Attorney Googins, to
correct the title, "Director of Building and Housing and/or Director of Planning and Building" to
"Director of Development Services," wherever it appears; and direction, as requested by City
Clerk Norris, to clean up language affected by the revisions.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place Ordinances 2 A, B and C on first reading, headings
read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 4-0.
Councilmember Aguilar requested, with Council consensus, the following referrals to staff:
Report by February 2012 on the feasibility and cost of establishing Community
Planning Committees as provided for by Chapter 2.48 of the Municipal Code.
Report on the pros and cons of reactivating the dormant Economic Development
Commission.
Report on the pros and cons of combining/consolidating duties of some of the Boards
and Commissions (eg. Possibly Resource Conservation Commission and Historic
Preservation Commissions; possibly Youth Action Council and Commission on
Aging).
4. Submit proposal, for Council consideration, to initiate regularly scheduled workshop
meetings with all Boards and Commissions, and some in combination.
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OTHER BUSINESS
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox thanked everyone involved for the success of the recent Centennial Celebration. She
commented that the Centennial website was accessible for the public through the end of the year.
She stated that the subject of a Centennial time capsule would be announced prior to the end of
the year.
5. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Castaneda congratulated Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan for their
work on the success of the Centennial celebration.
City Attorney Googins congratulated the Mayor and City staff on the success of the Centennial
celebration.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez also commented on the success of Centennial celebration.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to direct the City Attorney to bring back on
November 1, 2012, a comprehensive ordinance related to the possession and use
of synthetic bath salts.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to request that the City Attorney continue to prioritize the
matter and to bring back an ordinance as soon as possible. Councilmember
Aguilar seconded the motion.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to amend the motion to add that the matter be prioritized by
the Police Department and City Manager's Office as resources. Councilmember
Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on his recent attendance at the Walk San Diego, Golden
Footprint Awards event, where the City received an award for its Third Avenue Streetscape Plan.
He recognized and thanked City staff for its work.
Councilmember Aguilar commented on the success of the recent Senior Volunteer Patrol event.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 6:19 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
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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.
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
At 7:10 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
October 25, 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
October 25, 2011
4:00 P.M.
A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was 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: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Castaneda (excused), Ramirez (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Tulloch, City Attorney Googins, City
Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk I Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Martin Barros, representing Chula Vista Elks Lodge No. 2011, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• JOINT PRESENTATION BY CHULA VISTA'S HOUSING DEPARTMENT SENIOR
PROJECT COORDINATOR STACEY KURZ AND PUBLIC WORKS
CONSERVATION SECTION ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGER
BRENDAN REED OF A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER ENERGY SHOWCASE
PROJECT
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz presented an update about the Homebuyer Program.
Environmental Resource Manager Reed presented information about energy savings and retrofits
in existing building stock. Staffinember Kurz invited the community to a Homeownership
Resource Fair on October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the City Hall Courtyazd.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA ELKS LODGE NO.
2011 EXALTED RULER MARTIN BARROS, DICTIONARY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN DAVID POLKE AND LODGE SECRETARY JOHN SAGE
PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011 AS DICTIONARY DAY IN
CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Mr. Barros.
PRESENTATION BY FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA LIBRARY EXECUTIVE
BOARD PRESIDENT SHAUNA STOKES OF $45,000 TO THE CHULA VISTA
PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
Assistant City Manager Tulloch introduced Friends of Chula Vista Library Executive Board
President, Shauna Stokes, who presented a check in the amount of $45,000 to Library staff
present at the meeting, who accepted it on behalf of the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-9)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Councilmember Bensoussan requesting an excused absence from the
October 11, 2011 City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
2. A. ORDINANCE NO. 3211, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO THE CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City Clerk)
B. ORDINANCE NO. 3212, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.41.1, 2.43, 2.45, AND 2.47 TO
ADD PROVISIONS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION, BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, AND DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD TO TITLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING AND
REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS IN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.14,
RELATED TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, AND REPEALING SECTION
2.16.060, RELATED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City Clerk)
C. ORDINANCE NO. 3213, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.25, GENERAL
RULES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 3214, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.55.090
CONCERNING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE PROGRAM (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2011 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20] 1-202, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND
SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECTS DURING THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION PHASES WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CONSULTING
FIRMS: BERGGREN & ASSOCIATES, BURKETT & WONG, AND HUNSAKER &
ASSOCIATES SAN DIEGO INC. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-203, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1 AND 2 AND
INCREASING PURCHASE ORDER NO. P43342 TO MJC CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $18,963 FROM THE AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDS IN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PR303 "SUNSETVIEW PARK ROLLER
RINK MODIFICATIONS" IN ORDER TO REFLECT SUCH APPROVAL (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-204, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FOR FILING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR OXFORD STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2009-01 (Director of
Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-205, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENTS;
ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF INTEREST AT FIVE PERCENT (5%) PER YEAR,
WITH A MAXIMUM FINANCING PERIOD OF TEN YEARS; AND APPLYING
SUCH INTEREST RATE AND DEFERRAL PERIOD TO ALL DEFERRALS FOR
OXFORD STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2009-01 (Director of Public Works)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-206, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMOUNTS OF THE FINAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2009-01,
AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE
ASSESSMENTS ON THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME
MANNER AS OTHER CITY PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ARE
COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-207, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FOR FILING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR SECOND AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2009-02 (Director of
Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-208, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENTS;
ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF INTEREST AT FIVE PERCENT (5%) PER YEAR,
WITH A MAXIMUM FINANCING PERIOD OF TEN YEARS; AND APPLYING
SUCH INTEREST RATE AND DEFERRAL PERIOD TO ALL DEFERRALS FOR
SECOND AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2009-02 (Director of Public Works)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-209, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMOUNTS OF THE FINAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2009-02,
AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE
ASSESSMENTS ON THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME
MANNER AS OTHER CITY PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ARE
COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-9, headings read, text
waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE 2010/2011 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND TO SOLICIT
INPUT ON THE FUNDING PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
(HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FOR THE 2012/2013
PROGRAM YEAR (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills presented a review of program accomplishments for
2010/2011, and information about the 2012/2013 Program yeaz priorities. Project Coordinator
Dorado presented information about the public services accomplishments for the 2010/2011
programs.
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 opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak,
Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued about application filing deadlines and qualifications for the 2011/2012
funding cycle.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to accept the year-end report.
Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 3-0.
ACTION ITEMS
11. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
5.39.050(G) TO REQUIRE BIENNIAL HEALTH INSPECTIONS OF MOTELS
Assistant City Manager Tulloch introduced Captain Wedge and Deputy City Attorney Hawkins.
Staffinember Hawkins presented information on the proposed ordinance.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the following ordinance on first reading, heading read,
text waived:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.39.050(G) TO REQUIRE BIENNIAL
HEALTH INSPECTIONS OF MOTELS (FIRST READING) (Police Chief)
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 3-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Tulloch noted a correction to a memorandum from staff submitted to the
Council dated October 20, 2011 regarding Police Department staffing, stating that the date of the
Public Safety Subcommittee meeting would be November 30, 2011, instead of November 1,
2011.
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13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox thanked the many City and community volunteers who participated in the success of
the recent Beautify Chula Vista event.
14. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Bensoussan announced a community forum on November 10, 2011, from 6:00 -
8:00 p.m. at Mangia Italiano Restaurant, to discuss the establishment of a County Arts Council.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
November 1, 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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