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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 2, 2012
3:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:02 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 3:07
p.m.), Ramirez (arrived at 3:03 p.m.), and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 3:02 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 3:57 p.m. The Council reconvened in closed session at 4:44
p.m., with all members present.
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.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a)
A. City of National City, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al., Sacramento Superior Court, Case No.
34-2012-80001198;
B. City of Bellflower, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al., Sacramento Superior Court, Case No.
34-20]2-80001269
C. In the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (U902E) for a Permit to
Construct the South Bay Substation Relocation Project, CPUC, Application No. 10-06-007
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins, Simon
Silva, Maria Kachadoorian and Kelley Bacon.
Employee organizations:
Mid Managers/Professionals, CVEA and WCE
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:48 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regulaz City Council Meeting of October
2, 2012.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 2, 2012
4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in
City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda,
Ramirez and Mayor/Chair Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency
Counsel Googins, City Clerk/Secretary Noms, and Senior Deputy
City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Boy Scout Troop 20101ed the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
George, representing Boy Scout Troop 2010, introduced the troop and provided information on
its activities.
• OATH OF OFFICE
Brianna Uy, Youth Action Council
Brianna Uy was not present to take the oath of office.
• INTRODUCTION BY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GARY HALBERT OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
MIGUEL TAPIA, SENIOR PLANNER
Assistant City Manager Halbert introduced employee of the month Miguel Tapia. Mayor Cox
read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Senior Planner Tapia.
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• PRESENTATION BY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE PEDRO GARCIA AND
iCOMMUTE SAN DIEGO REPRESENTATIVE DEBORAH JONES ON AVAILABLE
ALTERNATIVE COMMUTE OPTIONS AND A PROCLAMATION DECLARING
OCTOBER 1-5, 2012 AS RIDESHARE WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Conservation Associate Gazcia and Deborah Jones, representing iCommute San Diego, presented
information on alternative commute options and Rideshaze Week. Mayor Cox read the
proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Conservation Associate Garcia and Ms.
Jones.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO FIRE CHIEF DAVID HANNEMAN
AND DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF JUSTIN GIPSON, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 7-13,
2012. AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Chief Hanneman announced Fire Prevention Week. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and
Deputy Mayor Castaneda presented it to Chief Hanneman and Deputy Chief Gipson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 4 and 9C were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by a
member of the public and Councilmember Ramirez, respectively. Councilmember Ramirez
stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 9C due to a potential property-related conflict
of interest.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 17, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Councilmember Ramirez requesting an excused absence from the
September 20, 2012 Council Workshop and September 20, 2012 Special City Council
Meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absences.
3. ORDINANCE 3235 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION
2.04.020 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TIME AND
PLACE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City
Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
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5. ORDINANCE 3237 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 3181, WHICH SUSPENDED THE COLLECTION OF FEES CHARGED
PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 3.50 (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO PAY FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES), 3.55 (WESTERN TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES), AND 17.10 (PARKLAND AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR DEVELOPMENT
IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS, EXCLUDING THE BAYFRONT
PROJECT AREA, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
6. ORDINANCE 3238 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION'S AUGUST 9, 2012 ACTIONS ON THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1-11 AND
ACCEPTING AND INCORPORATING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SPECIFIC
PLAN, APPROVING THE AMENDED SPECIFIC PLAN OF THE CHULA VISTA
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTERS 19.81 THROUGH 19.87 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND FINANCIAL CREDIT NETWORK, INC., TO
PROVIDE COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-191 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)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-011 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 REDEVELOPMENT OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Director of Finance/Treasurer)
C. Item removed from Consent Calendaz.
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolutions.
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-192 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
PROCEDURES TO AWARD AONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AN ADDITIONAL
THREE, OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS FOR CITYWIDE TREE CARE TO
WEST COAST ARBORISTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $150,000 PER
YEAR (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "SEWER
MAINTENANCE ACCESS ROAD REHABILITATION (SW267)" PROJECT TO
KIRK PAVING, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,402.50, WAIVING
CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE CONT1IvGENCY FUNDS UP TO
$22,597.50 IN THE PROJECT (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor/Chair Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar items 1 through 3, 5 through 8, 9A, 9B, 10, and 11.
Council/Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Item 4 was considered after Item 9C.
9. C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-012 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 BUDGET OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Agency Member Ramirez stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 9C due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest.
ACTION: Chair Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-012, heading read, text waived.
Agency Member Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carved 4-0-1, with
Agency Member Ramirez abstaining.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 3236 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP FOR 12.2 ACRES LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY, BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA
ROAD AND WUESTE ROAD/LAKE CREST DRIVE (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
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David Danciu, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation on Item 4.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3236, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carved 4-1, with
Councilmember Aguilar opposed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Benjamin Downey, representing Boy Scout Troop 2010 and Cub Scout Troop 863, thanked the
Council for the opportunity to visit City Hall.
Larry Breitfelder-Navas, Chula Vista resident, asked questions regarding a candidates' forum.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval responded to questions he had received about the vazying length of
Council meetings and stated that the agenda items often had associated deadlines for grants,
financial reporting, or other deadlines that required meetings by certain dates. He also stated that
the meeting of October 9, 2012 would be canceled.
13. MAYOR'S/CHAIRPERSON'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced Beautify Chula Vista on Saturday, October 16, 2012, and encouraged
members of the public to sign up on I Love a Clean San Diego's website to volunteer.
14. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez stated he would hold his public office hours Monday, October 8, 2012,
and that Finance Director Kachadoorian would be answering questions related to City finances.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced the fourth annual bi-national women's dialogue on
October 4, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:44 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Gloria Bunch, Chula Vista
resident, to the separately noticed Closed Session meeting of October 2, 2012.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 18, 2012
4:30 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:32 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan (arrived at 4:37 p.m.),
Castaneda (arrived at 4:44 p.m.), Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 4:33 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 LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A. Significant Exposure To Litigation Pursuant To Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case.
B. Initiation Of Litigation Pursuant To Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One case.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Joint City Council/Board of Library
Trustees Workshop on October 18, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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MINUTES OF A JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 18, 2012 6:00 p.m
A Joint City Council Workshop/Special Meetings of the City Council and the Board of Library
Trustees of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 6:06 p.m., in Council Chambers
located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan (arrived at 6:07 p.m., left at
7:27 p.m.), Ramirez and Mayor Cox
Boardmembers Balnis, Barnes, Mellor, Riggs, and Chair Young
ABSENT: Councilmember Castaneda
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Clerk Norris and Senior Deputy City
Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Chair Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.
WORKSHOP
FORUM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
RELATED TO THE WORK OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Boardmember Mellor made a presentation regarding the advocacy efforts of the Board of Library
Trustees.
Chair Young made a presentation on concerns of the Board of Library Trustees related to the
merging of the Library and Recreation departments.
Mark Twohey, representing the Youth Sports Council, spoke regarding his opposition to the
merging of the Library and Recreation departments and the impacts on Recreation activities.
Councilmember Aguilaz stated the merging of the departments was to be a temporary merge for
six months to evaluate the impacts of the decision.
Mayor Cox clarified that the budget for the Recreation Director had been eliminated.
In response to a request from Councilmember Bensoussan, City Manager Sandoval clarified that
the Recreation and Library functions aze separate and are overseen by one director.
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Councilmember Bensoussan spoke in support of reinstating a Recreation Director and to have
each department function sepazately. She thanked the Boazd of Library Trustees for its
dedication to the Librazy.
Councilmember Ramirez requested additional information from Mr. Twohey regarding the
specific impacts of the combination of the departments.
Mr. Twohey responded that there were challenges with a single director to oversee both
departments and that there were impacts to the Youth Sports Council's ability to draw regional
events to Chula Vista.
Boardmember Mellor requested information on the hiring of the Assistant Director of
Recreation, the plan for evaluating the merge of the Library and Recreation departments, and she
expressed concern for the lack of funding for the Librazy.
Councilmember Aguilar stated that the Council's role is to make policy decisions and that the
City Manager and staff are to carry out its direction.
Councilmember Ramirez stated he would like to see results of benchmazking to evaluate the
possible merging of the departments.
City Manager Sandoval spoke regazding the increases in previous fiscal years to the Library and
Recreation departments' budgets. He explained that the role of the Assistant Director of
Recreation was to run the Recreation function and work with Director of Library and Recreation
Waznis on collaboration between the two departments.
Boardmember Barnes requested clarification on why the Board of Library Trustees was not
consulted prior to the merging of the departments.
City Manager Sandoval responded to questions regarding grant-writing functions and stated the
new Assistant Director of Recreation would be responsible for evaluating needs in the
Recreation department, including the need for a dedicated liaison to the Youth Sports Council.
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of continuing to meet with the Library Board of
Trustees, as well as other City boards and commissions. He also stated he would support the
Board's efforts to supplement the Library's budget.
Boardmember Riggs thanked Mr. Twohey for his advocacy. She spoke regazding the opportunity
costs of merging the departments and requested information on the Council's vision for the
merge.
Councilmember Aguilar suggested the recreation centers and libraries could be joint centers to
be used for recreation and library activities, such as allowing members to check out books at
recreation centers and register for recreation classes at libraries.
Chair Young requested information on the direction of the merging of the departments.
Councilmember Ramirez suggested that the specific losses or gains observed during the trial
merge of the departments be documented and presented to the Council.
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Chair Young stated he believed it would be feasible for the Board of Library Trustees to present
a recommendation on the merging of the departments.
Commissioner Barnes suggested a joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and
the Library Board of Trustees.
Commissioner Balnis spoke in support of the Board of Library Trustees developing goals and
objectives to work towards.
Commissioner Riggs stated she would commit to ensuring Director of Library and Recreation
Waznis understood the Board's position on the merging following the Board's evaluation.
Commissioner Mellor thanked the Council for meeting with the Board.
Councilmember Ramirez stated he would like the Library to consider developing the following
programs: helping people access good information, a program to allow members to borrow tools,
and abicycle-loaning program. He also spoke in support of the Board meeting with the Pazks
and Recreation Commission and thanked the boardmembers for attending.
Director of Librazy and Recreation Waznis provided information on the communication efforts
between the departments' support groups. She also spoke regarding benchmarks for both
departments and the time it might take to properly evaluate a possible merge of the departments.
Chair Young expressed gratitude for the ability to meet with the Mayor and Council.
Mayor Cox stated that funding needs to be ongoing to sustain programs. She thanked the Board
of Library Trustees for meeting with the Council.
Chair Young recognized Board Secretary Yeelin Cheung for her professional work with the
Board.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:17 p.m., Chair Young adjourned the Board of Library Trustees meeting.
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the City Council meeting to the next Regular City Council
Meeting on October 23, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K: B gelow, S or Deputy City Clerk
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