HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/09/18 Item 01MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 3:04 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.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: James Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins,
Simon Silva, Maria Kachadoorian and Kelley Bacon
Employee organizations: CVEA and Mid Managers/SEIU
2. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION ATTORNEY REPORTS/MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 14, AND MAY 22, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT
At 3:55 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the City Council on
June 12, 2012, 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
June 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez (via
teleconference) and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Cox announced Councilmember Ramirez was participating via teleconference and
videoconference from the following location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Rainbow Tower,
Concierge Lounge, 2003 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii; and that all votes would betaken by roll
call.
Councilmember Ramirez stated he complied with all requirements of the Brown Act, including
posting the agenda and assuring public accessibility to the location.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHUCK DAY, CEO OF RONALD
MCDONALD CHARITIES, PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012 AS RED
SHOE DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation. Mr. Day was unable to be present to accept the proclamation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Ramirez stated he would abstain from voting on Item 7 due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest; Item 7 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 28, and Mazch 1, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
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2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 6.24.130 TO ALLOW DOGS IN OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE FOOD FACILITY OPERATOR AND AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.24.180 TO REDUCE INFRACTION PENALTY
FINES (FIRST READING)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on ftrst reading or provide direction
to staff.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS, AND CERTIFYING THAT MATCHING FUNDS ARE OR
WILL BE AVAILABLE THEREFOR, AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE
GRANT AGREEMENT
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK
INSTALLATION ALONG THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF NAPLES STREET
BETWEEN BROADWAY AND FIFTH AVENUE (CIP NO. STL364, FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. HSIPL 5203 (032))" PROJECT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $160,571, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY
FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "MAJOR
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 AND FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012 ASPHALT RUBBER OVERLAY (STL371 AND STM372)" PROJECT TO
ATP GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF
$2,371,008.82, AUTHORIZING A $531,792.18 ADDITION TO THE BASE BID
CONTRACT TO OVERLAY THREE ADDITIONAL STREETS LISTED AS 18, 19,
AND 20 IN THE CONTRACT BID DOCUMENTS, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY NO. 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO EXPEND AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE PROJECT UP TO
$497,199.00
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REJECTING THE BIDS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND APPARENT LOW
BIDDERS AS NON-RESPONSIVE, ACCEPTING REMAINING BIDS, AWARDING
A CONTRACT FOR THE "DEL MAR AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM NAPLES
STREET TO OXFORD STREET (STL385)" PROJECT TO HTA ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$620,610 CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF PROJECT FUNDING IN THE
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
WAIVING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED
$94,390
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for sepazate consideration.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING CONTINUATION OF ELECTRIC]TY COMMODITY
PURCHASES FROM SHELL ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
PURCHASES
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ESTABLISHING THE GANN INITIATIVE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/20] 3
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffls recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar items 1 through 6, 8, and 9, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ACCEPT $2.8 MILLION FROM
STATE PROP 84 FUNDS TO BUILD SOUTH CHULA VISTA ORANGE AVENUE
PARK
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Consent
Calendar item 7, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded
the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining due to a
potential property related conflict of interest.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Pavka, Chula Vista resident, stated that the condition of his residential road was poor.
Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, requested that public comments be placed earlier on the
agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING CHULA VISTA'S PORTION OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Director of Public
Works)
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.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2012-117 and 2012-
118, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion,
and it cazried 5-0.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE JULY 2012 AMENDMENT TO THE
TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR
SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS
2012/2013 THROUGH 2016/2017, PROVIDING THE CERTIFICATION AND
INDEMNITY STATEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TRANSNET
FUNDS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ENTERING INTO THREE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENTS WITH THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS RELATED TO IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE BLUE LINE LIGHT RAIL AND FREIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE SUCH NON-
SUBSTANTIVECHANGES DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS
l 1. CONSIDERATION OF ADDING CHAPTER 18 (MOBILEHOMES) TO THE CITY'S
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
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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.
City Attorney Googins stated that while Councilmember Ramirez owns property located within
500 feet of the subject property, there is no reasonable likelihood that his participation would
result in any potential financial gain. Therefore, he was not required to abstain from discussion
and voting on the item.
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz presented staffs recommendation on changes to the City's
Master Fee Schedule regarding mobile homes.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Alicia Demas, Chula Vista resident, requested additional information on the number of postcards
sent out.
Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, requested clarification on procedures for speakers.
Penny Vaughn, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the proposed fee schedule change but
expressed concerns regazding community participation and the amount of the fee.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-119. Heading read,
text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO
ADD CHAPTER 18 (MOBILEHOMES), INCLUDING SETTING THE FEE AT
$60 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
ACTION ITEMS
12. VERBAL REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 CITY COUNCIL'S
PROPOSED BUDGET AND RATIFICATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL'S PROPOSED BUDGET (City Manager)
City Manager Sandoval presented staffs response to City Council direction from the June 12,
2012 budget.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition of the consolidation of the Library and
Recreation departments:
• Susan Botts, Chula Vista resident
• Ginny Taylor, Chula Vista resident
• Brian Young, representing the Board of Library Directors
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• Shauna Stokes, representing the Friends of the Chula Vista Library
• Tracy Lamb, representing the U.S. Olympic Training Center
• Mike Spethman, Chula Vista resident
• Mark Twohey, Chula Vista resident
Susan Fuller, representing the Living Coast Discovery Center, thanked the Council for its
support of the organization.
Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition of allowing Councilmembers to
participate via teleconference.
Sofia Murga spoke in support of collaboration of Library and Recreation programs and outreach.
At 5:55, Mayor Cox recessed the meeting. At 6:06 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all
members present.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to consolidate Recreation and Library
Departments under one director without creating additional positions, to shrink
the bureaucracy and add Recreation programs. Councilmember Aguilar seconded
the motion, and it carried 3-2, with Councilmember Bensoussan and Mayor Cox
opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to allocate funds to the Office of Legislative
Counsel, with $30,000 from the Board of Ethics and $50,000 from the Public
Liability Trust Fund, for a total of $80,000. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded
the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation to
add funding for two new police officer positions and for four to five advance hires
in preparation for anticipated retirements in Fiscal Year 2014. Councilmember
Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to allocate $160,000 to fund two possible
additional ballot initiatives, in addition to the proposed budget for the November
2012 election. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 3-2,
with Councilmember Bensoussan and Mayor Cox opposed.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to allocate funding for the utilities for the Chula Vista Nature
Center in the amount of $75,568. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion,
and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
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14. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced that there would be no meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2012.
15. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Bensoussan:
A. Consideration of City endorsement of a first Chula Vista powwow "South
Bayfront Powwow," held on the bayfront August 11, and 12, 2012.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to endorse the South Bayfront Powwow, to
be held on the Bayfront August 11 and 12, 2012. Deputy Mayor Castaneda
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
B. Consideration of City endorsement of "Christmas in October" a Citywide
workday scheduled for October 13, 2012.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to endorse the Christmas in October,
scheduled for October 13, 2012. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion,
and it carried 5-0.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced an upcoming free concert featuring B-Side players on
Friday June 22, 2012 on the bayfront.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to add an item to
the agenda of the first meeting in July to discuss an ordinance to implement Proposition C to
establish the Office of Legislative Counsel.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special City Council meeting on June 28,
2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. Bigelow, Senior Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 28, 2012 4:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz (arrived at 4:04 p.m.), Bensoussan,
Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Noms, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Cox announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive $50
for their attendance at this Housing Authority meeting, being held simultaneously with the City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments were heard after Item 6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. This item was addressed after Item 6 and Public Comments.
There was Council consensus to take Item 2 out of order.
ACTION ITEMS
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
FOUNDATION
There was Council consensus to continue Item 2 to the meeting of July 10, 2012.
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Item 6 was taken out of order and discussed at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
Mark Liuag, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the letter submitted referencing allegations of
Brown Act violations.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Item 6. She
recessed the open session meeting at 4:14 p.m., and the Council reconvened in closed session.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
One (1) case.
Allegations of Brown Act violations as outlined in letter of June 27, 2012 from Mark
Liuag, Jon Miller and Kevin O'Neill
Mayor Cox reconvened the meeting in open session at 4:55 p.m. with all members present.
Public comments were heard at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mark Liuag, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of good governance and goal setting.
Kevin ONeill, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of creating policies on teleconferencing,
funding ballot initiatives, and suggested fully vetting changes such as combining departments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
I. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS
FOR THE CITY AND THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
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The following members of the public spoke in opposition of the consolidation of the Recreation
and Library departments:
• Mazk Twohey, representing youth sports
^ Tracy Lamb, representing the U.S. Olympic Training Center
^ Angela Cole, representing the Youth Sports Council
• Brian Young, representing the Board of Library Trustees
• Jan Buddingh, representing the Chula Vista Pazks and Recreation Commission
• Mazk Scott, Chula Vista resident
^ David McLellan, representing the Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation
^ Shauna Stokes, representing the Friends of the Chula Vista Library
• Bryan Felber, Chula Vista resident
• Ginny Taylor, Chula Vista resident
• Imozelle McVeigh, Chula Vista resident
^ Sarah Way, Chula Vista resident
• Mary Salas, Chula Vista resident
• Edwina Shell Johnson, representing the Friends of the Chula Vista Library
• Elva Mellor, Chula Vista resident
• Mark Liuag, Chula Vista resident
• Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident
• Kathy Cien-Mayer, Chula Vista resident
• Alfredo Perez, Chula Vista resident
^ Steven D., representing the Friends of the Librazy
• Robert Corcilius, Chula Vista resident
• Virginia Jensen, Coronado resident and Chula Vista business owner
• Sofia Murga, Chula Vista resident
• Vicky Sloan, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written documentation opposing the
consolidation of the Recreation and Library Departments but did not speak:
• Ryan Marquez, Chula Vista resident
• Elizabeth Diaz, Chula Vista resident
• Saul Corona, Chula Vista resident
• Tom Toomalatai, representing San Diego Elite Softball
• Ricardo Toomalatai, representing San Diego Elite Softball
• Sonya Mantilla, Chula Vista resident
• Lorena Garcia, Chula Vista resident
• Trena Bachtell, representing San Diego Elite Softball
• Earl Everett, Jr., representing San Diego Elite Softball
• Jeremy Bachtell, representing San Diego Elite Softball
• Brenda Mendoza, representing San Diego Elite Softball
• Theresa Davis, representing Bonita Valley GASA
Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Aguilar moved to rescind the consolidation of the Recreation and Library
Department with direction to the City Manager to work with stakeholders to discuss a possible
merger, and to report to the Council in January 2013. The motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to rescind the vote to merge the Recreation
and Library Departments and remove the reference to eliminating the "Director of
Recreation" title from Item 1B. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and the motion
failed 2-3, with Councilmembers Aguilaz and Ramirez, and Deputy Mayor
Castaneda opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to amend Item 1B as follows: engage in the
appropriate outreach with the community over the next six months regarding
consolidating the Recreation and Library departments; keep the departments
separate in the meantime under one director; eliminate the positions of Director of
Library and Director of Recreation; establish the positions of Director of Library
and Recreation and Assistant Director of Recreation; and transfer the $80,000
from the funds previously allocated for a possible ballot measure to support
recreation programs. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
Mayor Cox moved to approve Item lA. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion. No
vote was taken.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to approve Item lA, with amendments to allocate $60,000 from
the reserves to the Domestic Violence Response Team and identify an additional $100,000 from
salary savings to be used to implement Recreation programs. Mayor Cox seconded the motion.
Discussion continued on the item.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to call for the vote and end discussion. Mayor
Cox seconded the motion, and the motion failed 2-3, with Councilmembers
Aguilar and Ramirez, and Deputy Mayor Castaneda opposed.
Discussion continued on the item.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to call for the vote and end discussion. Mayor
Cox seconded the motion, and the motion failed 2-3, with Councilmembers
Aguilar and Ramirez, and Deputy Mayor Castaneda opposed.
Discussion continued on the item.
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ACTION: Regarding the motion on the floor to adopt Resolution No. 2012-120 (Item lA),
with amendments to allocate $60,000 from the reserves to the Domestic Violence
Response Team and identify an additional $100,000 from salary savings to be
used to implement recreation programs, the heading was read, the text waived,
and the motion carried 5-0.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012/2013 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 EXCLUDING THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: PR316, PR314, STL39Q, OP212, STM373, AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 8
B. Item 1 B was voted on following Item 11.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Housing Authority Resolution No.
2012-050, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-050 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2012-006, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-006 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING
THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
Councilmember Aguilar stated she would be abstaining from voting on Item lE due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-122, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and itcarried 4-0-
l,with Councilmember Aguilar abstaining.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
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Councilmember Ramirez stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 1 F due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-123, heading read,
text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1,
with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PR316 PROP 84 ORANGE AVENUE
PARK AND PR314 CITYWIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SDG&E ROW
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
Deputy Mayor Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 1 G due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-124, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-
l,with Deputy Mayor Castaneda abstaining.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-124 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS STL390 CROSS GUTTER
REHABILITATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND PROJECT OP212
DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2013
Mayor Cox stated that she, Deputy Mayor Castaneda, and Councilmember Bensoussan each had
a potential property-related conflict of interest with Item 1 H. City Attorney Googins stated that
the FPPC allows for a Councilmember to be selected by lot to participate in voting on the item.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda was selected by lot by Deputy City Clerk Kansas to participate in
voting on Item 1H.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-125,
heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it
carried 3-0-2, with Councilmember Bensoussan and Mayor Cox abstaining.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STM373 PAVEMENT MAJOR
REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/20]3
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2013
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ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the following ordinance on first reading, with the
amendment to add the Assistant Director of Recreation as an unclassified
position, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
I. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGER AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AND ELIMINATING THE TITLE OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
City Attorney Googins stated to clarify that on Item H, Mayor Cox and Councilmember
Bensoussan have property holdings within proximity of the project, which is the reason for their
recusals.
Item 1 B was taken out of order and heard at this time.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-121
(Item 1B), with the previously voted upon amendments, heading read, text
waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carved 5-0.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS
POSITION TITLES AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
OPERATING BUDGET AND TO ELIMINATE THE TITLES OF ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING, INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (MID MANAGER), DIRECTOR OF RECREATION,
AND DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY
OTHER BUSINESS
3. This item was taken out of order and addressed after Items 4 and SA.
4. This item was taken out of order and addressed after Item SA.
Item SA was taken out of order and addressed at this time.
5. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
A. Councilmember Aguilar: City Council discussion of Grand Jury Report regarding
Chula Vista Tourism and Marketing District (TMD).
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Steven Payne, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of continuing the Chula Vista TMD and
suggested looking at a possible partnership between the TMD efforts and the Recreation
Department.
John Lambeth, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber
would be responding to the Grand Jury and discussed portions of the report.
Mayor Cox distributed a draft letter of response to the Grand Jury for Council consideration.
At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to consider Mayor Cox's draft
letter in response to the Grand Jury report at the meeting of July 10, 2012.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of a majority of the Council to
direct staff to provide a legal opinion as to whether or not the allegations cited in the Grand Jury
report could constitute a misappropriation of funds or malfeasance.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval stated that Mazketing and Communications Manager Steinberger would
contact Councilmembers to discuss the mazketing plan. He also reported that the permit was
issued for the demolition of the South Bay power plant.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced SR-125 toll reduction event.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS (continued)
Deputy Mayor Castaneda reported he attended the NALEO annual conference. He also thanked
Chief Bejarano for his comments regarding Arizona SB-1070.
Councilmember Ramirez announced the International Friendship Games event. He also spoke in
support of discussing the progress of softwaze implementation in the Police Department on a
monthly basis. He announced his public office hours for July 9, 2012. Councilmember Ramirez
also spoke in support of freezing the vacant position in the Engineering Department.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:38 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special City Council Meeting on July ] 0,
2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
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