HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2012/04/24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Apri124, 2012
4:00 p.m.
A Regular 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 (arrived at 5:03
p.m.), Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Tulloch, City Attorney Googins, Senior
Deputy City Clerk Bennett, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Gloria Bunch, representing the Chula Vista Garden Club, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• PRESENTATION BY THE SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY AND
CONSERVATORY REGARDING THE OPUS PROJECT THAT PROVIDES FREE
INSTRUMENTS AND AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC INSTRUCTION TO OVER 250
STUDENTS AT SIX CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Dalouge Smith, President and CEO of the San Diego Youth Symphony, presented information
on the Community Opus Project.
^ RECOGNITION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS OF THE THREE
WINNING TEAMS FROM THE TENTH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Library Director Waznis spoke regarding the Battle of the Books program.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA GARDEN CLUB
PRESIDENT GLORIA BUNCH AND ARBOR DAY CHAIRPERSON SANDY
DUNCAN PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 AS ARBOR DAY IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Ms. Bunch
and Ms. Duncan.
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PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO RESOURCE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION CHAIR SASSAN RAHIMZADEH PROCLAIMING APRIL 2012 AS
EARTH MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Mr. Rahimzadeh.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 2 was removed from the consent calendaz for separate consideration, and item 5 was
removed by a member of the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 10, and 12, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. Item removed from the consent calendar.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-062 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CBAG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CBAG DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-063 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING $170,867 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. This item was removed from the consent calendar
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF BIKEWAYS ALONG EAST ORANGE AVENUE AND
INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD AND CERTIFYING THAT MATCHING FUNDS ARE
OR WILL BE AVAILABLE THEREFOR
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 COMMUNITY FACILITY
DISTRICT 97-2 (CFD 97-2) BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $130,000 FROM CFD
97-2 RESERVES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered consent
calendar items 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, headings read, text waived. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0, with Deputy Mayor
Castaneda absent.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. This item was taken out of order and was discussed following item 9.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ENTERING INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHULA VISTA
AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 434 FOR A CITY OWNED BUILDING AND
APPURTENANCES LOCATED AT 47 FIFTH AVENUE
Tony Stewart, representing Chula Vista American Legion Post 434, spoke in support of staff's
recommendation on the item.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt Resolution 2012-064, heading read, text
waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0,
with Deputy Mayor Castaneda absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2012 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS
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.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda arrived at 5:03 p.m.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution 2012-067,
heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING $57,324 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
FOR THE 2012 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
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9. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 STATE COPS
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
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 heazing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution 2012-068,
heading read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilaz seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING $467,768 FROM THE STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
10. This item was taken out of order and discussed following item 2.
2. ORDINANCE 3229 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010
TO REZONE 21 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF THE 600 BLOCK OF SECOND AVENUE, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF SAID PARCELS FROM Rl-7 TO R1-15 (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Councilmember Bensoussan stated she would be abstaining from voting on item 2 due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest. She left the dais during discussion and voting on
this item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of staff s recommendation:
Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident
Corinne McCall, Chula Vista resident
Glenda Devaney, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in opposition of staffls recommendation:
Bryan Felber, Chula Vista resident
Mike Spethman, representing the Planning Commission
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Ordinance 3229, heading read, text
waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1-1, with
Mayor Cox opposed and Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining.
10. CONSIDERATION OF ALL WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED
RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR GENERAL SERVICE RATES FOR SOLID WASTE
SERVICES AND MARKET ADJUSTMENT FORMULA FOR LARGE QUANTITY
GENERATOR TRASH, RECYCLING AND GREEN WASTE RATES
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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.
Senior Deputy City Clerk Bennett announced that 62 letters had been received. There were 59
written protests against the proposed rate adjustments, 1 letter in support of the proposed rate
adjustments, and 2 letters that did not indicate support or opposition.
Daniel Gaytan, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed rate adjustments.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution 2012-070,
heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION N0. 2012-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF THE PUBLIC PROTEST PROCESS FOR
SOLID WASTE GENERAL SERVICE RATES; AND APPROVING THE SOLID
WASTE SERVICE RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2012 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS,
PURSUANT TO THE APPROVED FORMULAS (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
11. This item was taken out of order and was considered following item 12.
ACTION ITEM
Item 12 was taken out of order and discussed at this time.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT REGARDING DRAFT PROCEDURES FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF ANY PETITIONS THAT MIGHT BE SUBMITTED BY
HOTEL/MOTEL TMD MEMBERS PROPOSING DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE
CHULA VISTA TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT
City Attorney Googins and Assistant City Attorney Maland presented the report
Mayor Cox stated information should be distributed to all members, not just a representative
group.
Councilmember Ramirez recommended creating a standardized petition form.
Councilmember Aguilar recommended that the original petitions to establish the Tourism and
Mazketing District be reviewed to ensure the signature is of the owner or authorized agents.
Lisa Cohen, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, explained the original process
for establishing the original Tourism and Mazketing District.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
11. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR IN THE
BID RECEIVED FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF HILLTOP DRIVE AND OXFORD STREET, ORANGE
AVENUE AND ALBANY AVENUE, MAIN STREET AND HILLTOP DRIVE
(TF30Q TF370 & TF371)," PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009
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. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution 2012-070,
heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR, ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE INTERSECTIONS OF HILLTOP DRIVE AND OXFORD STREET, ORANGE
AVENUE AND ALBANY AVENUE, MAIN STREET AND HILLTOP DRIVE
"(TF300, TF370 & TF371)" PROJECT TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $484,967, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY
FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000
ACTION ITEMS
12. Item was taken out of order and was considered following item 10.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There was none.
14. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox recognized the Councilmembers and staff who worked at the Day of the Child event.
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15. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to appoint Donald A. Johnson to the
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced the following events: California Earth Day and the
Family Fun Run.
Councilmember Aguilar encouraged people to visit the Living Coast Discovery Center's
(formerly the Chula Vista Nature Center) Washed Ashore exhibit.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Castaneda, there was consensus of the Council to allow the
National Latina Business Women Organization to use the City's seal and facility for an event on
May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Ramirez suggested simplifying the process for authorization for community
groups and other organizations to use City facilities.
Mayor Cox reminded the public to vote for Jessica Sanchez on American Idol.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:39 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
May 1, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Donna R. Noms, CMC, City Clerk
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