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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2012/07/10 Special SAMINUTES OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA July 10, 2012 10:00 a.m. A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CounciUAgency Members Bensoussan, Castaneda (amved at 10:01 a.m.), Ramirez and Mayor/Chairperson Cox ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Aguilar (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Carol Schoenherr led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • INTRODUCTION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS, OF THE PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE OFFICE EMPLOYEES' OF THE MONTH MARIA AGUILAR, MAUREEN COURTNEY, DAMON FRENCH, ALEJANDRA HURTADO, RUTH VASQUEZ, NATALIE VEGA AND SARAH WAY Director of Library and Recreation Waznis introduced the Passport Acceptance Office employees as the employees of the month. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to the Passport Team. • PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS OF THE SERIES "THEY MADE CHULA VISTA HISTORY," FIVE SHORT BIOGRAPHIES AND HISTORIC PHOTOS OF PROMINENT CHULA VISTANS: HAZEL GOES COOK, SABURO MURAOKA, GREG ROGERS, FRED ROHR, AND JOHN ROJAS, JR, PRODUCED BY THE ALTRUSA CLUB OF CHULA VISTA, INC. FOUNDATION, CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY TO COMMEMORATE CHULA VISTA'S CENTENNIAL Author Geri Gulbransen presented the short book series "They Made Chula Vista History." Page 1 -Council Minutes July 1Q 2012 RECOGNITION OF DR. STEVEN SCHOENHERR, AUTHOR OF CHULA VISTA: A CENTURY OF PEOPLE AND PROGRESS, UPON WINNING THE SAN DIEGO BOOK ASSOCIATION'S "BEST LOCAL INTEREST AND HISTORY BOOK" AWARD AND FOR ACHIEVEMENT AS A FINALIST IN THE ART CATEGORY FOR THE ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD, AND IN THE REGIONAL CATEGORY FOR THE INDEPENDENT BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD AND THE FOREWORD REVIEWS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD Mayor Cox recognized Dr. Shoenherr and presented him with a trophy from the San Diego Book Awazds. ^ PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH TO FRANK CARSON, RECREATION SUPERVISOR III Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Recreation Supervisor III Carson. CHULA VISTA ENTERPRISE ZONE JOB CREATION AND TAX SAVINGS REPORT Principal Economic Development Specialist Ruiz presented the Chula Vista Enterprise Zone program. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Mazch 13, and 20, 2012. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilaz requesting an excused absence from the June 7, 2012 Joint Workshop of the City Council, Growth Management Oversight Commission and Planning Commission. Recommendation: Council excuse the absence. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3231 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 2 -Council Minutes July ]0, 2012 4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-126 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THIS CITY ON JUNE 5, 2012, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-127 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A SPECIAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO ELECT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA CHARTER SECTION 300(G); CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-128 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 5. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-129 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE HEALTHY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BIKE LANES ON BROADWAY B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-130 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE BROADWAY BIKE LANE PROJECT, AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-131 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE MAIN ST. STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN, I-5 TO I-805, AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT D. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE Page 3 -Council Minutes July 1Q 20]2 IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, PHASE TWO, AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-133 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING ATWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RECON ENVIRONMENTAL INC., TO IMPLEMENT A MULTI-YEAR COASTAL CACTUS WREN HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH PRESERVE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-134 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $51,440 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BUDGET OF THE POLICE GRANT FUND Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $45,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE CALIFORNIA BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-136 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98-2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 06-I, 07-I, 07-M, 08-I, 08-M, 09- M, 11-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I AND 13-M; AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, THE AUTHORITY TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CERTIFIED LIST OF ALL PARCELS SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL TAX, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT OF THE TAX, TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-137 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 5 GRANT APPLICATIONS AND COMMITTING MATCHING FUNDS THEREFOR Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 -Council Minutes July ]0, 2012 11. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-138 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FOR FILING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR NAPLES STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-01 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-139 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF INTEREST AT FIVE PERCENT (5%) PER YEAR, WITH A MAXIMUM FINANCING PERIOD OF TEN YEARS; AND APPLYING SUCH INTEREST RATE AND DEFERRAL PERIOD TO ALL DEFERRALS FOR NAPLES STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-01 C. RESOLUTION N0. 2012-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMOUNTS OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-01, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS IN THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENTS ON THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER CITY PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ARE COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-141 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING $201,970 TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar items 1 through 12, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joseph Godwin, representing Friends of the Emerson and Alpine Pepper Trees, thanked the Council and recognized the City its for use of shade trees. Page 5 -Council Minutes July 10, 2012 Bill Schlegel, representing Terry's Pazk Homeowners Association, spoke regazding the difficulty some residents may have in paying the mobilehome program fee. Penny Vaughn, representing Chula Vista Mobile Home Residents Association, and Mazgaret Daniels, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern for the way the mobilehome program has been administered. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to direct the City Manager to provide an update on the status of the mobilehome rent review program with regazd to the feedback received by the public. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TESTIMONY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTION AGAINST THOSE ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, TOWN CENTRE AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (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. Deputy Mayor Castaneda stated he would abstain from voting on item 13B due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. He left the dais during discussion and voting on the item. 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 Resolutions Nos. 2012-142 and 2012- 144, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-143, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 3- 0-1, with Deputy Mayor Castaneda abstaining. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-142 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 7, 9, ]0, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31 AND 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-143 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR THE TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Page 6 -Council Minutes July 1Q, 2012 C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-144 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 FOR THE OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 14. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFYING PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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. Principal Project Coordinator Hines presented the proposed ordinance regarding procedures for requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing. 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 place the following ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.5 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19.14 RELATED TO PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SEEKING EQUAL ACCESS TO HOUSING ACTION ITEMS 15. PROPOSITION C: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ON REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND NEXT STEPS City Attorney Googins presented a report on requirements for implementation of Proposition C and the next steps in the process. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of a majority of the Council to request the City Attorney solicit information from outside counsel and shaze the results at the Council meeting of August 7, 2012, as well as alert the Charter Review Commission and Board of Ethics that the item would be discussed at that time. OTHER BUSINESS 16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval suggested Council consider holding Council meetings at 10:00 a.m. for the remainder of the meetings in July and August 2012. City Attorney Googins suggested he Page 7 -Council Minutes July 10, 2012 provide Council with legal input regarding changing a series of meeting times at its regulaz meeting of June 17th. Assistant City Manager Halbert stated the City received an invoice from the County of San Diego, which is apass-through demand from the State of California for $5.5 million, relating to the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. 17. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Consideration by the Council to sign a letter in response to the Grand Jury Report: City of Chula Vista Tourism Marketing District. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to authorize Mayor Cox to draft and submit a letter in response to the Grand Jury Report: City of Chula Vista Tourism and Marketing District on behalf of the Council. B. Consideration of ratification of reappointments to City boazds and commissions ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the following reappointments. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. First Term Gary Fink Oscaz Romo Second Term Albert Sides Chris Shilling Jesse Navarro John Vogel Keith Blum Lilia Meza Luz Camacho Russ Hall Youth Action Council Bryce Smith Carina Bravo Carlos Ipuz-Rengifo Dakotah Flowers Lauren Benitez Ramon Riesgo Historic Preservation Commission Resource Conservation Commission Appeals & Advisors Boazd Ethics Commission Safety Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Veterans Advisory Commission International Friendship Commission Cultural Arts Commission Growth Management Oversight Commission Hilltop High School Otay Ranch High School Bonita Vista High School Hilltop High School Sweetwater High School St. Augustine High School Page 8 - Counci] Minutes July lo, 20]2 18. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Castaneda suggested a referral to staff to provide a report regarding proposed State bills regarding the elimination of redevelopment agencies. Deputy Mayor Castaneda requested the City Attorney's office investigate a possible recession relief fund. City Attorney Googins stated his office would provide a memorandum with further information on the item. In response to Deputy Mayor Castaneda's question, Assistant City Attorney Halbert provided information on the opportunity for public to make comments on Coastal Commission issues at a local meeting. He also stated that transportation to the Commission's meeting in Santa Cruz might be available for those who wished to address the Commission directly. Councilmember Bensoussan announced the following events: a community seminar on immigration law and a wildlife restoration celebration. Councilmember Ramirez encouraged City staff to continue recognizing work teams throughout the City. He also requested staff investigate the improvement of teleconferencing options. At the request of Councilmember Ramirez, there was consensus of the Council to add to the next agenda Council consideration of the endorsement of the 2013 International Friendship Games. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 1:00 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. 19. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: James Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins, Simon Silva, Maria Kachadoorian, David Bejazano, Gary Wedge, David Hanneman and Kelley Bacon. Employee organization: Mid Managers/Professionals, CVEA, WCE, IAFF and POA Page 9 -Council Minutes July 10, 2012 20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) A. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista v. Janice Shinohara, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2011-00096949-CU-TT-CTL 21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). Potential cases: One City of Chula Vista and/or Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista v. State of California Department of Finance and possible other named defendants. ADJOURNMENT At 1:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting. Kerry K. gelow, nior Deputy City Clerk Page 10 -Council Minutes July 10, 2012