HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2012/06/05MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 5, 2012
4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:07
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, 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
Heritage Museum Boardmember Imozelle McVeigh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS AND CHULA
VISTA HERITAGE MUSEUM BOARDMEMBER IMOZELLE MCVEIGH ON
THE OPENING OF THE HERITAGE MUSEUM'S 2012 EXHIBIT "THIS LAND
IS YOUR LAND, THIS LAND IS MY LAND: JAPANESE AMERICANS IN
CHULA VISTA" ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7 FROM SPM TO 7PM
Library Director Waznis introduced Chula Vista Heritage Museum Boardmember Imozelle
McVeigh. Boardmember McVeigh presented the "This Land is Your Land, This Land is My
Land" exhibit that will open on June 7, 2012 at the Heritage Museum.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Cynthia Berndt, Cultural Arts Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
B. Letter of resignation from Douglas Cochrane, Safety Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
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C. Memorandum from Mayor Cox requesting an excused absence from the May 22,
2012 Special City Council Meeting due to jury duty service.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
2. ITEM 2 WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FY 2012-2013 SALARY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY
TITLE 2 SECTION 570.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
(Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A UTILITY TRENCH MORATORIUM POLICY (Director of
Public Works).
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-097 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) APPROVING A $22,209 AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROOFTOP SOLAR CHALLENGE, (2)
APPROPRIATING $2,600 OF GRANT FUNDS INTO THE CITY STAFF SERVICES
BUDGET CATEGORY OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012, AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT
(Director of Public Works).
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-098 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND D-MAX ENGINEERING, INC. FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM DRY WEATHER FIELD SCREENING AND
ANALYTICAL MONITORING SERVICES AND GRANT THE CITY MANAGER
THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE UP TO TWO ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS TO SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works).
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffls recommendations and offered consent
calendar items 1 through 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
7. VERBAL REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 CITY MANAGER'S
PROPOSED BUDGET AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO DEVELOP A CITY
COUNCIL PROPOSED BUDGET
Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the staffs response to questions and comments made
by Councilmembers at the May 24, 2012 Council Workshop.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the verbal report regarding the fiscal year 2012-13
City Manager's proposed budget and direct staff to use it as the basis to develop
the City Council-proposed budget, with further discussion to take place at the
meeting of June 12, 2012. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and
it failed 2-3, with Councilmembers Aguilar and Ramirez and Deputy Mayor
Castaneda opposing.
There was a consensus of the Council to continue discussion of the fiscal year 2012-13 proposed
budget at the City Council meeting of June 12, 2012.
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR PETITIONS THAT
MIGHT BE SUBMITTED PROPOSING DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHULA
VISTA TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT (City Attorney)
City Attomey Googins discussed the proposed petition procedures for disestablishment of the
Tourism and Marketing District (TMD).
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of establishing procedures for opting in and
opting out of the TMD.
Councilmember Aguilar provided City Attorney Googins with feedback and requests for changes
to the resolution. The item was continued to the meeting of June 12, 2012.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Luanne Hulsizer, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, announced the Pet Fest
event and stated proceeds from the event go to the Animal Care Facility.
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of development on the Bayfront.
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OTHER BUSINESS
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval distributed to the City Council the response he prepazed to the Grand
Jury Report regarding the Chula Vista Tourism and Mazketing District.
10. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Consideration of appointment of a voting delegate and alternate for the 2012 Annual
League of California Cities Conference, to be held September 5-7.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved authorize Mayor Cox to serve as the voting
delegate for the 2012 Annual League of California Cities Conference.
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
B. Ratification of appointment of Kimberly Medeiros to the Charter Review
Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Kimberly Medeiros to the Charter
Review Commission. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
Mayor Cox announced that the Bayshore Bikeway was named one of the top 10 bicycle
pathways in California by Sunset Magazine.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Councilmember Aguilar: City Council Discussion of Grand Jury Report Regarding Chula
Vista Tourism and Marketing District (TMD).
Councilmember Aguilar requested to continue the discussion of the Grand Jury Report
Regarding the Chula Vista Tourism and Marketing District to the meeting of June 12, 2012.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced there would be fishing activities for Father's Day at the
Chula Vista Marine Room on June 16 and 17, 2012.
At the request of Councilmember Bensoussan, there was consensus of the Council to add an item
to the June 12, 2012 agenda to consider endorsement of the Harbor Days event.
Councilmember Ramirez encouraged citizens to remove election signs following the election on
June 5, 2012, and wished those running for office good luck.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:53, Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the City Council Workshop on June 7, 2012, at
6:00 p.m., in the Police Deparhnent.
Kerry K. B low, Sen Deputy City Clerk
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