HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2012/01/24 Special rdaMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
January 24, 2012 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the 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, Bensoussan, Castaneda,
Ramirez, and Mayor/Chair Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins,
City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett
Mayor Cox announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive $35
for their attendance at this Redevelopment Agency meeting being held simultaneously with the
City Council meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Senior Project Coordinator Stacey Kurz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
RECOGNITION OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR
ITS $50,000 DONATION TO HELP EQUIP THE OTAY RANCH BRANCH
LIBRARY AT THE OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER
Library Director Waznis introduced Library Foundation Members who were present.
RECOGNITION BY CHULA VISTA CHIEF SERVICE OFFICER WANDA BAILEY
OF LOVE YOUR BLOCK GRANT RECIPIENTS
Chief Service Officer Bailey presented the accomplishments of the "Love Your Block" project.
PRESENTATION BY CHULA VISTA ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGER
BRENDAN REED AND SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR STACEY KURZ OF
THE CHULA VISTA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SHOWCASE HOME AND
INTRODUCTION OF PARTNERS IN THE PROJECT
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz and Environmental Resource Manager Reed presented
information about the sustainable energy showcase home project.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
INTRODUCTION BY CITY ATTORNEY GLEN GOOGINS, OF DEPUTY CITY
ATTORNEY KAREN ROGAN
City Attorney Googins and Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld introduced Deputy City Attorney
Kazen Rogan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was trailed.
ACTION ITEMS
Item 15 was noticed for a time certain of 4:45 p.m., and was taken out of order.
15. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT FOR THE SENIORS,
SIDEWALKS AND THE CENTENNIAL GRANT
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera introduced the item
Leah Stender, Program Manager, Walk San Diego, presented infonnation about the walkability
and rollability for senior health and well-being.
Tina Zenzola, Director, Safe & Healthy Communities consulting, presented information about
outreach and project methods.
Honoria Sainz and Tere Guerrero, representing Seniors on Broadway, spoke in support of the
proposed resolution.
Councilmember Castaneda requested, with Council consensus, for staff to return to Council for
further discussion on ways to implement the proposed plans and to direct staff to proactively
contact the utility companies about the utility boxes.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No.
2012-014, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-014, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT FOR THE
SENIORS, SIDEWALKS AND THE CENTENNIAL GRANT (TF-380)
(Director of Public Works)
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
UPDATE BY PORT COMMISSIONER ANN MOORE AND PORT DISTRICT STAFF
REGARDING PORT DISTRICT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE ACTIVATION
PROGRAM
Port Commissioner Moore presented a status update on Port District activities regazding the
Bayfront Master Plan, power plant demolition, and financing agreement.
Brandy Christian, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development with the Port District,
presented information about the Bayfront Activation Program.
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ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5 was pulled from the Consent Calendaz and taken out of order.
5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE -RENT REVIEW ADMINISTRATIVE
FEE REGULATIONS (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Project Coordinator Kurz presented an overview of the proposed rent review administrative fee
regulations.
Mayor Cox noted a letter dated January 24, 2012 from Alexander Maniscalo Esq., representing
the Loftin Firm, LLP, with a request to continue the item for two weeks. Mr. Maniscalo was
present at the meeting and requested Council consideration of the continuance.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed resolution:
Jerry Fick, Chula Vista resident
Jim Matney, Chula Vista resident
Gary Mayo, Chula Vista resident
Penny Vaughn, Chula Vista resident
Judith Mayo submitted a speaker slip indicating opposition to the proposed resolution, but did
not speak.
There was Council consensus to continue the item to the Council Meeting of February 14, 2012.
Mayor Cox announced a meeting recess at 6:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:57 p.m., with
all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-11)
Items 3, 5, 7 and 8 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for separate consideration. Item 3
was removed at the request of the public; Item 5 was removed at the request of staff and was
heard prior to the Consent Calendaz; Item 7 was removed at the request of staff; and Item 8 was
removed at the request of Councilmember Aguilar.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 9, 2011.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Michael Lengyel, Housing Advisory Commission.
B. Letter of resignation from Brandon Marvin, Charter Review Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignations.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 3222, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
GRADING PERMITS WITHIN TIDALLY INFLUENCED AREAS (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
5. This item was removed from, and heazd prior to, the Consent Calendaz
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2008/2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS TO ALLOCATED NSP FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE USES
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
CITY MANAGER TO PERFORM NECESSARY ACTS TO EXECUTE SAID PLAN
AMENDMENT (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
9 A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 12.24 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE THRESHOLDS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (FIRST READING) (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-005, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 563-02 FOR ON-
SITE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY TO TRIGGER INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO
DEFERRAL AGREEMENTS WITH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the
resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-006, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT
FOR THE "SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP JY065R)"
PROJECT TO CAROLING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $59,348.10 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE
CONTINGENCY FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $25,651.90 (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-007, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, REJECTING THE BID OF THE FIRST APPARENT LOW
BIDDER AS NON-RESPONSIVE, ACCEPTING REMAINING BIDS, AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR THE "ELM AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM NAPLES
STREET TO OXFORD STREET (STL343)" PROJECT TO TRI-GROUP
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $520,075,
WAIVING COUNCIL POLICY 524-01, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $65,000 (Director
of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 through 11, headings read, text waived.
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. ORDINANCE NO. 3221, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.10,
"AMBULANCES" TO REMOVE OUTDATED PROVISIONS, ELIMINATE LIMITS
ON TRANSPORT RATES, AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City Attorney)
Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Taxpayers Association,
requested that the Advanced Life Support program be expedited.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3221, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
5. Item 5 was removed from, and addressed prior to, the Consent Calendar.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-2051, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL Xl 26, DIVISION 24, PART 1.8, SECTION 34169(g)(1) OF THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert explained the impacts of
elimination by the State, of Redevelopment funding to the City, and anticipation that as of
February 1, 2012, the City would take over as Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Earl Jentz, Chula Vista resident, commented that the details of the payment schedule were not
provided to the public prior to the Council meeting, and he requested Council consideration of its
due diligence prior to approving the item.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan moved to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution
No. 2012-2051, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded
the motion and it carried 5-0.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-004, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT FUNDS AND PROVIDING SUCH
AUTHORIZATIONS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE GRANT FUNDING AND
AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS (Assistant City Manager/Development
Services Director)
Councilmember Aguilar directed staff, with Council consensus, to include in the grant
application, a component for improved east/west connectors between the neighborhoods and the
bayfront; and to return to the Council with the composition of the proposed Cultural and Design
Committee.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-004, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kimberly Feilen, representing San Diego State University, Heart on Center, announced a free
Heart on Center event featuring local art and activities, on February 11, 2012, located on Center
Street.
Nick Aguilaz, Chula Vista resident, commented on the questioning of a speaker at a prior
Council Meeting regazding hotel/motel assessments, and he requested Council sensitivity to the
public.
The following members of the public spoke about issues related to local real estate related
criminal activity and fraud, and asked for Council assistance on the matter:
Tem Dillon, Chula Vista resident
Steve and Carina Lemack, Chula Vista residents
Linda Milliken, Chula Vista resident
Sergio Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident
Martha Chong, Chula Vista resident
Bill Gersten, Chula Vista resident
City Attorney Googins commented that the District Attorney's Office (DA) had confirmed this
issue to be an ongoing investigation; that the City Attorney's Office has conferred with the DA
to urge imminent action; and that staff was working with the Chula Vista Police Department on
the matter.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Captain Ficcaci confirmed the comments by City Attorney Googins, and he encouraged affected
members of the community to be proactive and report all matters of illegal activity to the Police
Department.
City Manager Sandoval confirmed ongoing collaborative efforts between the City and other law
enforcement agencies on the matter.
Councilmember Castaneda referred to staff, with Council consensus, to bring forward
amendments to the City's abandoned property ordinance, to further define the responsibilities of
banks to safeguard foreclosed properties, and to return to the Council within three weeks.
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, stated there was a need for more public involvement with
City government.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE AND TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT
REGARDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
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.
Senior Project Coordinator Do presented information about the proposed Healthy Communities
amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Lorenzo Higley, San Diego resident, representing Communities Against Substance Abuse,
suggested the implementation of policies to reduce public exposure to second-hand smoke,
particularly in multi-unit housing.
Enrique de la Cruz, Chula Vista resident, suggested consideration of policies to protect residents
in indoor areas from second-hand smoke.
Ofelia Alvazado, San Diego resident, representing the American Lung Association, encouraged
the elimination of second-hand smoke in multi-dwelling units.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-008,
heading read, text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-008, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND
USE AND TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS OF
THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN RELATED TO HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 4-0, with
Councilmember Castaneda absent from the dais.
13. CONSIDERATION OF REZONING TWO PARCELS LOCATED TO THE REAR OF
THE FRESH AND EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET AT THE CORNER OF
THIRD AVENUE AND J STREET
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced the item. Associate
Planner Young presented the proposed zone change.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Mazk Bergman, Chino Hills resident, representing Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market,
addressed the correspondence submitted to the Council from Paula Perry, Chula Vista resident,
about concerns with lighting in the property pazking lot.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the following Ordinance on first reading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
19.18.010 TO REZONE TWO .26 ACRE PARCELS LOCATED TO THE REAR
OF THE FRESH AND EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND J STREET FROM Rl
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R2 (ONE AND TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) (FIRST READING) (Assistant City Manager/Development
Services Director)
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, VILLAGE 2 SPA PLAN AND FOUR TENTATIVE MAPS
(Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced the item. Senior
Planner Donn presented the Otay Ranch Village 2 amendment and tentative subdivision maps.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed resolutions and
ordinance:
Stephen Haase, San Diego resident, representing Baldwin & Sons
Nick Lee, representing Sunwood & Associates
Zack Adams, San Diego resident, representing Baldwin & Sons, did not speak, but
submitted a speaker slip in support of the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2012-009
through 2012-013, and place the Ordinance on first reading, headings read, text
waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-009, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING THE ADDENDUM (IS-11-
001) TO SECOND-TIER FEIR 02-02 AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
THE OTAY RANCH GDP, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 SPA PLAN, AND
ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO
REALLOCATE 113 DWELLING UNITS AMONG TEN NEIGHBORHOODS
WITHIN VILLAGE 2
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS
MAP FOR NEIGHBORHOODS R-4B, R-6, R-8B AND R-9B (FIRST
READING)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-010, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2-CHULA VISTA TRACT l 1-02
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-011, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 -CHULA VISTA TRACT 11-03
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-012, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 -CHULA VISTA TRACT 11-04
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-013, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 -CHULA VISTA TRACT I 1-OS
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
15. Item 15 was noticed for a time certain of 4:45 and addressed during Special Orders of the
Day.
OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEbIRECTOR'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval made the following announcements:
- The City Council meeting scheduled for February 7, 2012 was cancelled.
- Community workshops by staff would be scheduled to discuss revenue-generating ideas.
- The Police Department received a clean bill of health on its biennial inspection by the
Corrections Department.
17. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS
City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies:
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to appoint Mayor Cox as member to the
following outside agencies:
- Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation -Member
- League of CA Cities, San Diego Division -Member
- Metropolitan Wastewater Commission
- SANDAG Board of Directors
- U.S. Conference of Mayors
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Mayor
Cox abstaining.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Deputy Mayor Bensoussan as
member to the following outside agencies:
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- lntetnational Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
- League of CA Cities, San Diego Division -Alternate
- Otay Valley Regional Park Policy Committee and Preserve Owner Manager (POM) -
Member
- South County Economic Development Council (EDC) -Member
- SANDAG Board of Directors -1st Alternate
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy
Mayor Bensoussan abstaining.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to appoint Councilmember Castaneda as member
to the following outside agencies:
- Metro Wastewater Commission (Metro Commission) -Alternate
- Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) -Member
- Otay Valley Regional Pazk Policy Committee and Preserve Owner Manager (POM) -
Altetnate
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Castaneda abstaining.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Councilmember Ramirez as member
to the following outside agencies:
- SANDAG Board of Directors - 2nd Alternate
- SANDAG Borders Committee (appointed by South Bay Mayors)
- International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) -Alternate
- South County Economic Development Council (EDC) -Alternate
- Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation -Alternate
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Ramirez abstaining.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Councilmember Aguilar as member to the
following outside agency:
- SANDAG Bayshore Bikeway Committee
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Aguilaz abstaining.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Jerry Rindone as Alternate Member
to the Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS). Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
Mayor Cox encouraged the public to view the City s sustainable energy home located at 590 Fig
Avenue.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
18. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez:
A. Council action on re-consideration of the appointment of Deputy Mayor.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to rescind prior Council action for the
appointment of Councilmember Bensoussan as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember
Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Deputy
Mayor Bensoussan opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to nominate Councilmember Castaneda as
Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Aguilaz seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
B. Council action on the establishment of a Sister City relationship with
Irapuato, Mexico.
Item 18 B was tabled.
Councilmember Ramirez stated there was a need to move forwazd with the Advanced Life
Support program. He asked about the status of the Police Departments' staffing needs
assessment by Public Safety Committee.
City Manager Sandoval responded that a Request for Proposal was submitted for a staffing study
about patrol staff.
Councilmember Aguilar referred to the City Manager and City Attorney, with Council
consensus, to provide information about ways for Councilmembers to participate in Council
meetings via Skype or teleconferencing.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda commented on an item previously presented to the Council regazding
the Tourism and Mazketing District, and suggested that City staff remain within the guidelines of
its roles with the public.
Councilmember Bensoussan commented on the success of the recent opening of the South
Bayfront Artists Association Gallery.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Curt Noland, North County
Developer, to Special Meetings of the City Council on January 25, 2012 and January 31, 2012 at
4:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room.
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Donna Norris C y erk
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