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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2011/10/11MINUTES 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 Aguilaz, 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 Page 1 - Counci] Minutes October 11, 2011 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 heazd. 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 Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1, with Mayor Cox voting no. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-10) Items ] A and B, 2, 4, and 9A and 9B were removed from the Consent Calendaz for separate consideration. Councilmembers Castaneda and Aguilaz 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 Calendaz. B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendaz. 2. This item was removed from the Consent Calendaz. 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 Calendaz. Page 2 -Council Minates October 11, 2011 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 Calendar. B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 3 -Council Minu[es October 11, 2011 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 1 B, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 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 carved 3-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining. Page 4 -Council Minutes October 11, 2011 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 Chief) 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 (FIRST 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 Aguilaz 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 Boazds 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 maijuana cooperatives in cities. Page 5 -Council Minutes October 1 I, 2011 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 heazing 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 bazgaining 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 Pazk 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 5:57 p.m. Page 6 -Council Minutes October 11, 2011 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 of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 15. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 Title: City Manager ADJOURNMENT At 6:37 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on October 18, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 7 -Council Minutes October 11, 2011