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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/11/20 Item 01MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 27, 2012 ~~AFT 10:00 a.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 10:08 a.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall; 276 Fourth Avenue,.Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESF,NF: Councilmembers Aguilar, Castaneda, and Ramirez ABSENT: Councilmember Bensoussan (excused) and Mayor Cox (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Googins and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance ACTION ITEMS CONSIDERATION OF OPPOSITION TO LOCATION OF SDG&E SUBSTATION ON BAYFRONT (Deputy Mayor Castaneda) ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-164, with an amendment to replace the word "new" with "a reconfigured" in reference to the manna, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-164 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC SOUTHBAY SUBSTATION TO T'HE NEW SITE ADJACENT TO BAY BOULEVARD LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF THE EXISTING SUBSTATION SITE TO ACHIEVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN AND OPPOSING ANY SUBSTATION PROJECT ALTERNATIVE THAT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN INCLUDING REBUILDING THE SOUTHBAY SUBSTATION AT ITS CURRENT LOCATION 2. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING SUBCOMMITTEE TO DRAFT ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT PROP C (Deputy Mayor Castaneda) ACTION: Deputy Mayor Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-165, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion and it carried 3-0. Page 1 Council Workshop Minutes August 27, 2012 r/~`~ RESOLUTION NO. 2012-165 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FORMING AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE COMPRISED OF COUNCILMEDQBERS RAMIREZ AND AGUILAR FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING INPUT ON THE DRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSITION C - 'Deputy Mayor Castaneda aniounbed that the Council would convene in Closed Session to' discuss,Item 3 below. City Attorney Googins stated that Item 4 below would be trailed to the meeting of September 11, 2012. At 10:20 a.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Offzcial Minutes and records of action takers during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins, Simon Silva, David Hanneman and Kelley Bacon Employee organization: IAFF 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) a) In Re: the Estate of Ruth West, San Diego Superior Court;, Case No. 37-2012- 00150952-PR-PW-CTL; and, b) In Re: The Ruth West Living Trust, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37- 2012-00151012-PR-TR-CTL. ADJOURNMENT At 10:34 a.m., Deputy Mayor Castaneda adjourned the meeting to a Special City Council Meeting on September 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ~/VV ~ Kerry K. i elow, Se ~or Deputy City Clerk Page 2 ~ Council Workshop Minutes August 27, 2012 tt'C~~ MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 11, 2012 ~~'AFr 10:00 a.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 10:03 am. in fhe 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: Assistant City Manager Tulloch, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Chief Hanneman led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY ^ OATHS OF OFFICE: Javier Rosales, Growth Management Oversight Commission Leslie Bunker, Growth Management Oversight Commission Jeannie Barnes, Board of Library Trustees City Clerk Norris administered the oaths of office to Commissioners Barnes and Rosales, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented them with certificates of appointment. Commissioner Bunker was not present. • INTRODUCTION BY FIRE CHIEF DAVE HANNEMAN OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ALICIA HERNANDEZ, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Chief Hanneman introduced employee of the month, Alicia Hernandez. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Castaneda presented it to Administrative Secretary Hernandez. • PRESENTATION BY TATIANA MARTINEZ OF TIJUANA INNOVADORA, A CONFERENCE CELEBRATING INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS AND CULTURE, BRINGING CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND CULTURAL EVENTS TO TIJUANA'S CENTRO CULTURAL ON OCTOBER 11 THROUGH 21, 2012 Tatiana Martinez, representing Tijuana Innovadora, announced the conference celebrating innovation in technology. Page 1 ~ Council Minutes / {n~ t September 11, 2012 I t:~ ` f CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3 and 7 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for sepazate consideration by staff and a member of the public, respectively. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 8, May 22, May 24, June 5, June 7, and June 12, ,~_ _ _ .. 2012. _ _ . _.~;., Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Castaneda requesting an excused absence from the August 14, 2012 Joint Meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista. Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.. B. Memorandum from Mayor Cox requesting an excused absence from the August 27, 2012 Special City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Council excuse the absence. C. Memorandum from Councilmember Bensoussan requesting an excused absence from the August 27, 2012 Special City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Council excuse the absence. D. Letter of resignation from Ann Perry, Commission on Aging. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. 3. Item removed from Consent Calen~az. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-168 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $5,000 IN COOL CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE PRIZE FUNDS TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CATEGORY OF THE CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTION BUDGET OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (4/STHS .VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 Council Minutes / `7 _2 September 11, 2012 5. RESOLUTION NO, 2012-169 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENTERING INTO LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH TRUGREEN LANDCARE AND WEST COAST ARBORIST FOR PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 707 F STREET (Director of Public Works) _ Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-170 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $2,000 FROM THE TARGET CORPORATION FOR LITERACY PROGRAMMING AT CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 LIBRARY BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROPRIATION OF THESE GRANT FUNDS (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Library and Recreation) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. Item removed from Consent Calendar. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND IAFF LOCAL 2180 REGARDING AN ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF EMS NURSE COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF THIS POSITION TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING THE SUBMITTAL OF PETITIONS TO DISESTABLISH THE CHULA VISTA TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT (CVTMD) FROM BUSINESS OWNERS WHO PAY 50 PERCENT OR MORE OF THE CVTMD ASSESSMENTS, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DISESTABLISH THE CVTMD, AND NOTICING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SAME FOR OCTOBER 16, 2012 AT 4:00 P.M. (City Manager, Director of Finance/Treasurer and City Clerk) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4 through 6, 8 and 9, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 3 ~ Council Minutes ` ~> September 11, 2012 ~?~.7 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-166 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $73,000 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR A CENTENNIAL GREENBELT SIGNAGE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS INTO THE OTHER GRANTS FUND (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) y " - B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $185,000 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL TRAIL BRIDGE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS INTO THE OTHER GRANTS FUND FOR CIP PROJECT NUMBER PR318 (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director ofDevelopment Services and Director of Public Works) City Attorney Googins provided corrections to the last pazagraph of proposed resolutions for Items 3A and 3B as follows: On Item 3A, the resolving language was corrected to indicate $18,340 of the $73,000 grant award would go to the "Other Expenses" category; and on Item 3B, the amount of grant funds was corrected to $185,000. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2012-166 and 2012-167 as amended, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 7. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING TITLE 6, ANIMALS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW SECTION 6.30.040 PET HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PET SELLERS (FIRST READING) (Animal Care Facility Manager) Marcie Dobkin, representing AKC, submitted written documentation in opposition to staffls recommendation. She was not present to speak. Assistant City Manager Tulloch provided information on the sources used in drafting the ordinance, including the American Kennel Association (AKC) and input from residents. At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide an annual update on the status of the changes made to Title 6 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code regarding pets. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the ordinance on fast reading, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Castaneda opposed. Page 4 ~ Council Minutes / /~ September 11, 2012 / ~ "7 PUBLIC COMMENTS Melissa Trulock and John Hale, representing the Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA), spoke in support of the Council accepting the outstanding proposal for the CVEA. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "SEWER REHABILITATION WITHIN "C" STREET AND NORTH FIFTH AVENUE PROJECT (SW252/SW257)", PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 (Duector of Public Works) 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 heazing. 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 No. 2012-173, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. RESOLUTION NO 2012-173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "SEWER REHABILITATION WITHIN "C" STREET AND NORTH FIFTH AVENUE SW252/SW257)" PROJECT TO SOUTHWEST PIPELINE & TRENCHLESS CORP., IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,035, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 OTHER BUSINESS 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 12. MAYOR'S REPORTS • Ratification of appointment of students to the Youth Action Council Page 5 ~ Council Minutes September 11, 2012 ~~' ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointments of the following students to the Youth Action Council. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Johanna Aguilar Jessica Castro - Arleen Chavez Kayla Daniels Emily Fowler Sierra Green Julianne Hams Alexandra Hernandez Mazcos Lopez Hannah Otte Jezebelle Pelayo "° Annie Ruttkay Sydney Twilegaz Sarina Vega Sazah Witmer Christian Wooten 13. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS • Councilmember Ramirez: Consideration of Council authorization for Mayor Cox to write a letter in support of Proposition 35, the "Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act" which will be on the November 6, 2012 California ballot. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to authorize Mayor Cox to write a letter in support of Proposition 35. Deputy Mayor Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carved 5-0. Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of continuing to hold Regular Council meetings at 4:00 p.m. He also requested information on when staff would provide an update on the Net RMS software in the Police Department. Deputy Mayor Castaneda thanked staff for the traffic signal improvement at 2nd and E Street. Councilmember Bensoussan announced for Arts Month that the Opus Project and San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory were offering free after-school music instruction at several Chula Vista elementary schools. She also announced the following local events: On Stage Playhouse's production of Lion of Winter; TAVA's Concerts in the Park offered on Sundays; Chula Vista Harbor Days Festival on September 22 and 23, 2012; Southwestern College' art exhibition; and Aztec dance presentations ~ on September 22 and 25, 2012, at the South Branch and Civic Branch librazies, respectively. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items below. At 11:11 a.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. Page 6 Council Minutes /~ ~ September 11, 2012 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. 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) -- a) In Re: The Estate of Ruth West, San Diego Superior Court; Case No. 37-2012- 00150952-PR-PW-CTL b) In Re: The Ruth West Living Trust, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37- 2012-00151012-PR-TR-CTL c) Richard Brand v. City of Chula Vista, WCAB, Case No: 7709472 15. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins, Simon Silva, Mazia Kachadoorian, David Bejarano, Gary Wedge, Dave Hanneman and Kelley Bacon Employee organizations: Mid Managers/Professionals, CVEA, WCE, IAFF and POA ADJOURNMENT At 12:26 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special City Council Meeting on September 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers. W~~ ~1-Sr'~~~ Kerry K. elow, nior Deputy City Clerk Page 7 Council Minutes September 1 ], 2012 ~~ -~ MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 18, 2012 D~q~T 10:00 a.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council 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: Councilmembers Aguilar (arrived at 10:01 a.m.), Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 10:08 a.m.), Rarnirez 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 Councilmember Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY RECOGNITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL JUSTIN GIPSON AND FIRE CAPTAIN ROBERT NELSON BY FIRE CHIEF DAVE HANNEMAN FOR ACHIEVING PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING FROM THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EXCELLENCE Chief Hanneman recognized Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Gipson and Fire Captain Nelson for achieving professional credentialing from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. • PRESENTATION BY FRANK RIVERA, PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER, ON THE CHULA VISTA LIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STUDY REPORT Principal Civil Engineer Rivera presented the Chula Vista light rail corridor improvements project, including proposed trolley improvement projects at E Street, H Street and Palomar Street. He stated the next steps in the projects were to identify funding for environmental reviews and design. PRESENTATION BY CHULA VISTA POLICE LIEUTENANT PHIL COLLUM AND SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR DIEM DO ANNOUNCING THE KICKOFF OF THE WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN FOR UNITED WAY 2012 ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 Lieutenant Collum and Senior Project Coordinator Do announced the kickoff of the United Way workplace giving campaign. Lieutenant Collum stated Chula Vista employees were nearing a total of $1 million in donations since the inception of the program. Page I ~ Council Minutes September 18, 2012 /~ _/ CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7 was removed from the Consent Calendaz at the request of Councilmember Ramirez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 19, and June 28, 2012a Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes ,. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-174 OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A $1,000.-DONATION FROM THE WALMART FOUNDATION AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BUDGET OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-175 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $168,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING $127,500 TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-176 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $224,123 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING $169,492 TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-177 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $750,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, ADDING FOUR PEACE OFFICERS TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVEL OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING $174,834 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BUDGET OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE COPS HIRING GRANT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-178 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ("CVPOA") TO IMPLEMENT A HYBRID 3/125 STAFFING PLAN AND TO EXTEND THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND SPECIFIED SIDE LETTERS BETWEEN THE CITY AND CVPOA SET TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2013 FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TO JUNE 30, 2014 (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 7. Item removed from Consent Calendaz. Page 2 ~ Council Minutes September 18, 2012 ~C -Z ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendaz Items 1 through 6, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-179 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CHULA VISTA YOUTH SPORTS COUNCIL FOR THE PROVISION OF ENHANCED PARKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Director of Public Works and Director of Library and Recreation) Director of Public Works Hopkins provided an update on the partnership between the City and the Chula Vista Youth Sports CoLmcil, and the resulting improvements_to Chula Vista pazks. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-179, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chief Service Officer Weber, representing Chula Vista Serves, announced the Love Your Block mini-grant program for community improvement projects. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval provided an overview of his recent trip to China on a trade mission sponsored by the World Trade Center San Diego. He stated his participation was funded by the San Diego Port Unified District and the purpose of the trip was to seek funding for the Chula Vista Bayfront development, as well as other sites in the City. He also stated that Chief Bejazano would provide a report in October on the progress made on increasing proactive time in the Police Department. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced the results of the Pazalympics, with 7 U.S. Paralympians receiving medals. 10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez requested an update on the status of the Net RMS program in the Police Department and the Lean program. Page 3 Council Minutes September 18, 2012 /C -3 Deputy Mayor Castaneda reported on the passing of Assembly Bill 1572, Service Authorities for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), which dissolved the organization that funded call boxes. He stated this would result in funds being redistributed for public safety programs in the San Diego region and requested that proposals he presented to Council to use the funds to further public safety efforts. Councilriieinber Bensoussan announced°the Chula Vista harbor Ddys festival on September 22 ..::and 23, 2012., _ Councilmember Aguilar. spoke in support of holding Regulaz Council meetings at 4:00 p.m. City Manager Sandoval stated a report would be presented to Council at the meeting of September 25, 2012, regazding meeting times. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cox stated the Council would not convene in Closed Session to discuss the item below. 11. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen, Googins, Simon Silva, Maria Kachadoorian, David Bejarano, Gary Wedge, Dave Hanneman and Kelly Bacon. Employee organizations: Mid Managers/Professionals, CVEA, WCE, IAFF and POA 12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) 1. Gustavo Lizarazo v. City of Chula Vista, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 11-cv-1664-MMA(P OR) ADJOURNMENT At 11:31 a.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special City Council Workshop on September 20, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in Conference Room C-101, and then to a Regular City Council Meeting on September 25, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. ~~ Kerry igelow, enior Deputy City Clerk Page 4 ~ Council Minutes / September 18, 2012 -~ ~~qFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 20, 2012 6:00 p.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue,.-Chula Vista, Califorrria. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan and Mayor Cox. ABSENT: Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attomey Googins, Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR L RESOLUTION NO. 2012-180 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING THE SUBMITTAL OF PETITIONS TO DISESTABLISH THE CHULA VISTA TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT (CVTMD) FROM BUSINESS OWNERS WHO PAY 50 PERCENT OR MORE OF THE CVTMD ASSESSMENTS, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DISESTABLISH THE CVTMD, NOTICING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SAME FOR OCTOBER 23, 2012 AT 4:00 P.M.; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-172 (City Attorney and Director of Finance/Treasurer) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-180, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0. ADJOURNMENT At 6:05 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting. Kerry igelow, enior Deputy City Clerk Page ] ~ Council Minutes September 20, 20 ] 2 ~~°~ ~RAF~ MINUTES OF A JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 20, 2012 6:00 p.m. A Joint City Council Workshop/Special Meetings of the City Council and the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05 p.m., in City Hall, Building 100, Conference Room C-1 O1, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (left at 6:45 p.m.), Bensoussan and Mayor Cox Commissioners Adair, Caudillo, Fuentes, Navarro and Chair Moriarty ABSENT: Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez Commissioners Gove and Liken ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow WORKSHOP 1. FORUM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND SAFETY COMMISSION RELATED TO THE WORK OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION Mayor Cox requested information from. the Safety Commission regarding its duties and activities. Commissioner Caudillo stated most of the duties concern traffic-related issues and he thought the Commission could be doing more regarding safety in the City. Commissioner Navarro stated he thought that if the Commission expanded its scope to include code enforcement, there would be greater public interest in Safety Commission meetings. He stated members of the public who attend the meetings express issues other than those overseen by the Commission. City Manager Sandoval stated issues reported in areas of public right-of--way or public property would fall under the Commission's purview. Mayor Cox stated the Police Chief had an advisory committee that was responsible for the oversight of law enforcement safety issues. Page ] ~ Council Workshop Minutes September 20, 2012 ~~ ~( Commissioner Navarro stated he felt there was community interest in holding meetings where members of the public could discuss all safety issues. He also suggested considering combining commissions and spoke in support of advertising the resources that exist for members of the public. Mayor Cox. suggested the Commission consider requesting the Chief of Police or a representative to attend an upcoming meeting and explain the purpose of the Chief's addsory committee and the ouU•each that is being done. Chair Moriarty described some other possible duties that could include reviewing graffiti and providing input on issues such as the inappropriate use of bath salts that the City Council considered in the past. She stated she felt the Commission could be utilized more. Councilmember Aguilaz suggested the Commission submit a memo describing the additional duties it would like to consider. Mayor Cox stated the Commission should work with staff to ensure it would not be duplicating efforts. Mayor Cox requested information on what the commission has done regazding bicycle safety in the City. James Stone, representing Walkable San Diego/SANDAG, discussed the concept of a "walkability score." Mayor Cox suggested the Commission consider leading such a program in Chula Vista. Principal Civil Engineer Rivera stated that bike and pedestrian areas aze reviewed regulazly by the Safety Commission. Senior Civil Engineer Cuthbert explained the program in Santa Clara that had a comprehensive "walkability" rating program for neighborhoods. Councilmember Aguilaz suggested the Commission rank Chula Vista neighborhoods in terms of walkability. Councilmember Aguilar left at G:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 6:45 p.m., the meeting was adjourned due to lack of City Council quorum ~~~~~~ ~%?riL~~ erry K. B'g low, Se for Deputy City Clerk Page 2 Council Workshop Minutes September 20, 2012 ~~' Z