HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2012/05/22MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 22, 2012
4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:06
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda announced that Mayor Cox would be delayed due to jury duty service.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and
Mayor Cox (arrived at 4:24 p.m.)
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
Councilmember Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• INTRODUCTION BY FINANCE DIRECTOR MARIA KACHADOORIAN, OF
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH MONICA MORALES, ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Finance Director Kachadoorian introduced Monica Morales, employee of the month, and
Councilmember Ramirez presented her with a proclamation.
• PRESENTATION BY TIM GABRIELSON, PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN PUBLIC
WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA) SAN DIEGO/IMPERIAL COUNTY CHAPTER,
RECOGNIZING MT. SAN MIGUEL PARK, ALL SEASONS PARK, ROBINHOOD
RANCH SEWER PUMP STATION, MUNICIPAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND
SECOND AVENUE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THEIR APWA AWARD
WINNING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND CITY STAFF; AND
SDG&E ENERGY SHOWCASE 2012 "EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY SAVINGS
CHAMPION -LOCAL GOVERNMENT"
Public Works Director Hopkins introduced Tim Gabrielson, President of the local chapter of the
American Public Works Association (APWA), who presented the City with awazds for Project of
the Year in various categories for Mount San Miguel Park, All Seasons Park, and Municipal
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Solar Photovoltaic projects; Honor Award for Robinhood Ranch Unit II and Sewer Pump Station
projects; and Project of the Year for the Second Avenue Improvement project.
PRESENTATION BY MICHELLE CASTAGNOLA, ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCE SPECIALIST, OF CLEAN CHAMPION AWARDS TO BEST BUY,
HOME DEPOT, K-MART, PACIFIC SALES KITCHEN & BATH, AND SEARS TO
RECOGNIZE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE CHULA VISTA HOME UPGRADE,
CARBON DOWNGRADE PROGRAM
Environmental Resource Specialist Michelle Castagnola presented representatives from Best
Buy, Home Depot, K-Mart, Pacific Sales Kitchen & Bath, and Sears with Clean Champion
Awards.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 24, 25, 31, February 9, and 14, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF REASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 2001-2 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING JUDICIAL
FORECLOSURE OF DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO
THE REFUNDING ACT OF 1984 FOR 1915 IMPROVEMENT ACT BONDS (Director
of Finance/Treasurer)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 06-I (EASTLAKE-WOODS, VISTAS AND LAND SWAP) OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF
DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 08-I (EASTLAKE -WOODS, VISTAS AND LAND SWAP) OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF
DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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4. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 (Director
of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
5. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES FOR
ALPINE AVENUE BETWEEN EMERSON STREET AND OXFORD STREET
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2012-01, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING, AND ORDERING THE INITIATION OF BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES FOR TWIN
OAKS AVENUE BETWEEN EMERSON STREET AND OXFORD STREET
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2011-02, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING, AND ORDERING THE INITIATION OF BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-086 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. FOR TURN-KEY
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND CONDITIONALLY EXEMPT SMALL
QUANTITY GENERATOR WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-087 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $20,000 FROM THE "SUPPLIES &
SERVICES" TO THE "CIP PROJECT EXPENDITURES" BUDGET CATEGORY
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WITHIN THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND AND (2) APPROVING A DESIGN
BUILD AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CONTRACTING INC FOR THE
MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHT RETROFIT PROJECT PHASE II (GG214) (4/STHS
VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
11. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
12. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendaz Items 1, 2, 4, and 6 through 9, headings read, text waived. Councilmember
Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. This item was taken out of order and addressed after item 16.
Item 5 was addressed out of order and discussed at this time.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TASK FORCE'S
SELECTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
GRANTS RECIPIENTS AND MONETARY GRANT AWARDS TOTALING $80,500
(Library Director)
The following members of the public spoke in support of Item 5:
Anasazi Ochoa, Chula Vista resident
Alejandro Ochoa, Chula Vista resident
Dr. Mario E. Aguilaz, Chula Vista resident
Pedro Anaya, Chula Vista resident
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-083, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
Item 12 was addressed out of order and discussed at this time.
12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING FOR INCLUSION WITHIN THE CITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES, PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANY PETITIONS
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THAT MIGHT BE SUBMITTED FOR DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHULA
VISTA TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT (City Attorney)
Raj Jaswal, motel owner, expressed his concern with the Tourism and Mazketing District.
City Attorney Googins explained the proposed resolution. He invited members of the public to
contact him or his office for additional information.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to continue Item 12 to the City Council meeting of
June 5, 2012. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Item ] 6 was noticed as time certain and was taken out of order at 5:10 p.m.
16. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-092 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR A
CENTENNIAL GREENBELT SIGNAGE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR AS
AGENT TO CONDUCT ALL BUSINESS MATTERS FOR THE COMPLETION OF
THE GRANT PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-093 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL TRAIL BRIDGE AND
AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR AS AGENT TO CONDUCT ALL BUSINESS MATTERS FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE GRANT PROJECT
Associate Planner Lynette Tessitore-Lopez provided an overview of the signage program.
Supervisor Greg Cox spoke regarding the potential grant funding for the signage program and
presented a proposed multi-use recreational trail bridge. He stated he would take the grant
recommendation forward to the County Boazd of Supervisors on June 19, 2012.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2012-092 and 2012-
093, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
3. A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
MARCH 31, 2012
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-082 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-082, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-088 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ENTERING INTO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH VOIT
REAL ESTATE SERVICES FOR 430 F STREET AND A PORTION OF 1800
MAXWELL ROAD (Director of Public Works)
Deputy Mayor Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 10 due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-088, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy
Mayor Castaneda abstaining.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-089 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO ADOPT POLICY NUMBER 576-19 "SHADE TREE POLICY" (Assistant
City Manager/Director of Development Services)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-089, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Randy Bellamy, Chairperson of the Charter Review Commission, requested that the
Commission's analysis be sought prior to placing future charter amendments on the ballot.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-090 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF
LAND AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON
THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
Mayor Cox opened the public heazing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public heazing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-090, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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14. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-091 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES
AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT
REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
Mayor Cox opened the public heazing
Hans d'Oleire reported that he believed an error had been made in his solid waste billing. Mayor
Cox referred him to the Finance Department.
There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-091, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
15. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.52, "PAY TELEVISION," AND ADDING
CHAPTER 5.53, "STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIDEO COMPETITION ACT
OF 2006 (FIRST READING)
Mayor Cox opened the public heazing.
Ileana Ovalle representing Cox Communications spoke in support of the item.
There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to place the ordinance on first reading, heading
read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 6:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:28 p.m., with all
members present.
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
16. This item was noticed as time certain for 5:00 p.m. and was taken out of order
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-094 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) ACCEPTING THE PROGRESS REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION, (2) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL UP
TO $3,800,000 FOR THE 2013-2014 LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC AND THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE
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CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SUBMITTING THE PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL
Environmental Resource Manager Brendan Reed presented the progress report on climate action
plan implementation.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-094, heading
read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
18. INTERIM REPORT ON THE FIRST PHASE OF CHULA VISTA POLICE
DEPARTMENT PATROL STAFFING STUDY AND MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW (Chief of Police)
Greg Matthews of Matrix Consulting Group reported on the use of resources in the Police
department and offered suggestions on improvements.
Police Chief Bejarano presented the 2012 Chula Vista Police Department Patrol Staffing Study.
City Manager Sandoval reported that the cost to implement the recommendations for next fiscal
year would be approximately $80,000.
There was a consensus of a majority of the Council to direct staff to provide a graph depicting
when the Police Department would achieve the 40% proactive time described in the presentation.
19. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AN OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CHULA VISTA
NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION
Recreation Director Martin introduced the proposal to enter into a second operating agreement
with the Chula Vista Nature Center that would extend the current agreement for 36-months. He
reported agreement between the City and the Nature Center had been reached on all items except
for the payment of utility costs of approximately $75,000.
Ken Peterson, representing the Chula Vista Nature Center, spoke in support of the City funding
the utility costs.
Mayor Cox reported receipt of a letter from Nature Center Director Dr. Brian Joseph requesting
$60,000-80,000.
Councilmember Aguilaz showed a video highlighting the Living Coast Discovery Center.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to request that the Mayor discuss with the Nature
Center staff the City Council's desire to include "Chula Vista" in its tagline. Deputy
Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to continue Item 19 to no later than June 19, 2012, and to direct
the Mayor to work with the Nature Center on the finance reports. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval provided an update on the lease renewal with the Marine Works Boat
Group.
21. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Recommendation of the ad hoc Committee (Mayor Cox/Councilmember Aguilar)
on joint meetings of the Chula Vista City Council and its Boards/Commissions
and request for feedback from the Council.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the recommendation of the ad hoc committee to
hold joint meetings with Chula Vista Boards and Commissions on the third Thursdays of the
month, with the Library Board of Trustees and the Safety Committee to be considered among the
first.
22. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
bring back a closed session item on June 5, 2012, to provide the status of
negotiations on Advanced Life Support. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would reconvene in Closed Session to continue the
Special Meeting of May 22, 2012.
At 9:30 p.m., the Council reconvened in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special City Council Workshop on May 24, 2012, at 4:00
p.m., in the Police Department Community Room.
Kerry~w, Sen r Deputy City Clerk
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