HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/02/05 Item 01MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 6, 2012
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2:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 2:03
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 2:48
p.m.), 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
Special Events Coordinator Kingston led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
INTRODUCTION BY MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ANNE
STEINBERGER OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH STEPHANIE KINGSTON,
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger introduced employee of the month
Stephanie Kingston. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan
presented it to Special Events Coordinator Kingston.
• PRESENTATION ON CHULA VISTA HOLIDAY SALES-MARKETING PROGRAM
TO SUPPORT SHOPPING LOCALLY
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger, Director of Economic Development
Meacham, and Mazlee Ehrenfeld, representing MJE Mazketing, made a presentation on the
Chula Vista Holiday Sales-Marketing Program to support shopping locally.
• PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012 AS LAW
ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Senior Office
Specialist Toth, who accepted it on behalf of the department's records and support personnel.
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PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY
COLLABORATIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARGARITA HOLGUIN AND CITY
OF CHULA VISTA PROJECT COORDINATOR ANGELICA DAMS
PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2012 AS NATIONAL
HUNGER AND HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
Project Coordinator Davis made a presentation on homelessness in the region. Mazgarita
Holguin, Executive Director of Chula Vista Community Collaborative, made a presentation on
behalf of the South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition, and introduced members of the
Coalition. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramiez presented it to Ms.
Holguin.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO JASON LALAK OF SMALL
BUSINESS SATURDAY PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2012 AS
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Director of Economic Development Meacham described Small Business Saturday. Mayor Cox
read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Castaneda presented it to Director of Economic
Development Meacham, Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger, Lisa Cohen,
representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, and Luanne Hulsizer, representing Third
Avenue Village Association.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-4)
Mayor Cox announced that Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for consideration at
a future meeting. Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of
Councilmember Aguilar.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 14, and August I5, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-205 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FOR FILING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ELM
AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-02 (Director of Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-206 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 ELM AVENUE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-02 (Director of Public Works)
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-207 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE AMOUNTS OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
PROPERTIES WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2010-02, 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 (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING (1) AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 HUD
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REPROGRAM $357,000 OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO TWO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS; AND
(2) APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $245,000 TO THE GREEN HOMES FOR ALL-
REHABILITATION AND ENERGY UPGRADE PROGRAM AND $90,000 TO THE
COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendaz Items 1 and 2, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-208 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CHABIN CONCEPTS, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,000) TO CONDUCT
AN ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S EXISTING AND POTENTIAL BUSINESS
CLUSTERS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Director of Economic Development Meacham presented modifications to the scope of work of
the agreement, and provided copies of the amended agreement to the Council.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-208 with
amendments to the contract as presented by staff, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Corcilius, Chula Vista resident, thanked the Councilmembers for their service to the
community and spoke in support providing a skate park and other activities for youth.
Luanne Hulsizer, Executive Director of Third Avenue Village Association, announced Holiday
in the Village, a holiday celebration on Third Avenue on December 1, 2012.
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, requested clarification on district elections and political
contributions made by "special interests."
Tino Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to a permit issued to Eye Candy, and
requested an investigation into the issuance of that permit.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. PRESENTATION OF THE 2011/2012 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICITATION OF INPUT ON
FUNDING PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME), AND
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE 2013/2014 PROGRAM YEAR
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the year-end report and conduct the public
hearing to solicit input from the community.
Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills presented the 2011/2012 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report. Ms. Mills presented information on the expenditure of
2011/2012 grant funds, as well as information on funding for the 2013/2014 period. Project
Coordinator Dorado provided information on the recipients of those funds and provided the
proposed 2013/2014 priorities.
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.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the yeaz-end report. Deputy Mayor Castaneda
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING
PROPOSITION C, ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 2012 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION (Proposition "C" Implementation Subcommittee -Councilmembers Aguilar
and Ramirez)
Subcommittee recommendation: Council place the following ordinance on first reading
and adopt the resolution.
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James Lough, Special Counsel, presented the report regarding the proposed ordinance and
resolution to implement Proposition C.
City Attorney Googins provided comments on the Subcommittee's proposed Proposition C
implementation ordinance and offered his recommendations. He noted that he had distributed a
memorandum to the Council with comments and recommendations.
Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the Board of Ethics being advised by
outside counsel.
Special Counsel Lough recommended the following revisions to the proposed language:
• Exhibit A, Section 2.73.030 A: Replace "supervisory" with "administrative," in regard to
the City Manager's responsibility over the Legislative Counsel.
• Exhibit A, Section 2.73.040 E: Amend the arkicle from 503 to 503.1.
• Resolution, Section 4: Remove the words "supervise and."
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-209 and place the
ordinance on first reading with the amendments recommended by Special Counsel
Lough, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion,
and it carried 3-2, with Councilmember Bensoussan and Mayor Cox opposed.
A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.11.030,
2.11.035, 2.11.060, 2.11.090, 2.28.110 C, AND ADDING CHAPTER 2.73
(LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL) TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE IN
ORDER TO IMPLEMENT PROPOSITION "C," ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 2012
MUNICIPAL ELECTION (FIRST READING)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-209 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL AND TO ESTABLISH THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND
BUDGETARY PROCESS FOR THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
OTHER BUSINESS
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval reported that the next City Council meeting would be held November
20, 2012.
8. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced that there would be an Otay Ranch parade on November 10, 2012, at the
Otay Ranch Town Center.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez reported on his public office hours, cleanup efforts, as well as
collaboration with police, code enforcement, and the Christmas in October efforts.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda thanked the Chula Vista Elks Club for its sponsorship of Dictionary
Day. He encouraged members of the public to vote and recognized election poll workers.
Councilmember Aguilar and City Attorney Googins also encouraged members of the public to
vote.
Mayor Cox stated that members of the public could access Chula Vista election results through
the City of Chula Vista's home page.
City Attorney Googins stated that the Council did not need to meet on Items ] OB and tOC at that
time.
Mayor Cox adjourned the open-session meeting in memory of Chula Vista resident Bobby Price.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss Item l0A
listed below.
At 6:22 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, ~cial Minutes and records
of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
10. A. 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: CVEA and Mid Managers/Professionals
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One (1) case.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Guadalupe Gonzalez v. Citv of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No.
37-2011-00097857-CU-PA-CTL
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on
November 20, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Kerry K. i~ elow, S ~or Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ~~AFT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 20, 2012 2:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 2:09
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz (via teleconference), Bensoussan
(arrived at 2:12 p.m.), Castaneda, Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow
City Clerk Norris announced that Councilmember Aguilar was participating via teleconference
and videoconference from the following location: 15965 Meadow King Way, Alphazetta,
Georgia 30004.
Councilmember Aguilar stated she complied with all requirements of the Brown Act, including
posting the agenda and assuring public accessibility to the location. She stated no members of the
public were participating from her location.
Mayor Cox announced that all votes would be taken by roll call.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Dr. Emerald Randolph led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• WRAP-UP REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 29 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION EVENT AND PRESENTATION OF COMPUTERS FROM
COMPUTERS2SDKIDS TO MAAC PROJECT, YOUTH IN TRANSITION PROGRAM
- HELPING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TRANSITION OUT OF THE FOSTER
CARE SYSTEM
Recycling Specialist II Medrano provided the report on the household hazardous waste collection
event. Youth from the MAAC Project made statements on how the computers they receiviced
from Computers2SDKids would help them.
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• PRESENTATION BY DR. EMERALD RANDOLPH REGARDING THE 2012
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Dr. Randolph made a presentation regazding the 2012 Christmas in October program.
Homeowners who received help with their homes through Christmas in October expressed their
gratitude. Dr. Randolph recognized Home Depot, Allied Waste Services, SDG&E, and United
Technologies for their support of the program.
• RECOGNITION OF LIBERTY ELEMENTARY FIFTH GRADER TYLER AHN
RODEN FOR WINNING THE LADIES AUXILIARY, MILITARY ORDER OF THE
PURPLE HEART, UNIT 49 FIFTH GRADE ESSAY CONTEST, "WHY IT'S
IMPORTANT TO THANK OUR VETERANS"
Tyler Ahn Roden read his essay, "Why It's Important to Thank Our Veterans."
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-]9)
City Attorney Googins c]arified regarding Item 7A that the intent of the parties was to enter into
a full one-yeaz agreement. He stated that staff recommended approval of a modification to the
term to reflect July I, 2012 through June 30, 2013. He stated that should the Council approve the
item, the modification would be incorporated into the final document.
Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Cox.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 27, September 11, 18 and 20, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Tim P. Jones, Board of Appeals.
Recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
B. Letter of resignation from Katarzyna Lappin, Cultural Arts Commission.
Recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
C. Letter of resignation from Hannelore Inman, Historic Preservation Commission.
Recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
3. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 3241 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9.13
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REGULATING THE LICENSING AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES AND REPEALING CHAPTER 9.22
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-210 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING A $825 DONATION FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHULA
VISTA 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.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-211 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LEASE FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT FOR THE STORAGE OF AN EMERGENCY COMMAND AND
CONTROL VEHICLE AT FIRE STATION 8 AND APPROPRIATING $9,750 TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BUDGET OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Fire Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-212 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL
UNION LOCAL 221/CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (SEIU/CVEA)
REGARDING COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-213 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE MID MANAGERS/PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATION/SEIU LOCAL 221, CLC, CTW (MM/PA) REGARDING
COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
(Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-214 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (WCE)
REGARDING COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT AND CREATION OF SENIOR LAND SURVEYOR POSITION AND
ADDITION OF SAID POSITION TO THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING UNTIL DECEMBER
31, 2013, THE FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES
TO ALLOW PAYMENT PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT FINAL INSPECTION
INSTEAD OF AT BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE (FIRST READING) (Assistant
City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-215 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING $7,302 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-216 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF A POLICE SERVICES OFFICER
SUPERVISOR AND AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO POLICE
SERVICES OFFICERS TO POLICE SERVICES OFFICER SUPERVISORS (4/STHS
VOTE) (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-217 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EV PEREZ GRAVEL FOR A
PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 707 "F" STREET AND
AUTHORIZING THE REAL PROPERTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-218 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MOFFATT AND NICHOL TO PROVIDE
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AND
FINAL DESIGN FOR THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-219 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $256,652 TO THE OTHER EXPENDITURE
CATEGORY (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-220 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR ACQUISITION AND LEASE OF COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS BUSES (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-221 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT
GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR HIS DESIGNEE THE POWER TO EXECUTE
IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS,
AMENDMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE
GRANT FUNDS AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED GRANT PROJECT (Director
of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-222 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF ACAL-RECYCLE WASTE TIRE
ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF
SAN DIEGO - SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS, PAYMENT REQUESTS, AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SECURING GRANT FUNDS AND TO IMPLEMENT AND
CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE SPECIFIED IN THE GRANT THROUGH JUNE 30,
2017 (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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17. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $404,794 FOR THE COMPLETION OF A CLASS II
BIKEWAY GAP ALONG WESTBOUND EAST ORANGE AVENUE BETWEEN
MELROSE AVENUE AND LOMA LANE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CIP FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
BUDGET, CREATING A NEW CIP PROJECT STM377 "WESTBOUND EAST
ORANGE AVENUE BIKE GAP PROJECT" AND APPROPRIATING $404,794 TO
THE OTHER TRANSPORTATION FUND AND $50,031 TO THE
TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX FUND (TRANSNET) (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-224 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE
"EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT LANSLEY WAY & MENDOCINO
DRIVE (DR180F),' MAKING A FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTED, AND
RATIFYING THE CONTRACT WITH TC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR
SAID EMERGENCY REPAIR (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
19. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 14.20.030
AND 14.20.110 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
"STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL" (FIRST
READING) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar items 1, 2, and 4 through 19, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. ORDINANCE NO. 3240 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS
2.11.030, 2.11.035, 2.11.060, 2.11.090, 2.28.110 C, AND ADDING CHAPTER 2.73
(LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL) TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICII'AL CODE IN
ORDER TO IMPLEMENT PROPOSITION "C", ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 2012
MUNICIPAL ELECTION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Prop "C"
Implementation Subcommittee - Councilmembers Aguilar and Ramirez)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3240, heading read, text
waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carved 3-2, with
Councilmember Bensoussan and Mayor Cox opposed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Amanda Lewis, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of installing a stop sign at the corner of
Nacion and Melrose Avenue.
Linda Wagner, Senior Council Assistant and Chula Vista resident, thanked the citizens of Chula
Vista for allowing her to serve the City of Chula Vista.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL BY LEWIS BREWER OF THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-
11-073, THE UNOCAL GAS STATION AND MINI-MART BEER AND WINE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DENYING THE APPEAL OF LEWIS BREWER AND APPROVING THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-11-073) TO PERMIT THE SALE OF BEER
AND WINE AT THE UNOCAL GAS STATION AND MINI-MART LOCATED AT
1495 MELROSE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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.
City Attorney Googins stated he would recuse himself from participating in Item 20 due to work
done through his private practice in 2008, where a similar application was made. He stated
Deputy City Attorney Hawkins and Deputy City Attorney Shirey had supported staff on the item
and would advise the City Council on the item. City Attorney Googins left the room during
discussion and voting on the item.
Associate Planner Zumwalt made a presentation regarding the conditional use permit appeal for
the Unocal Gas Station and Mini-Mart.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
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The following residents spoke in support of staff's recommendation on Item 20:
• Diego Juarez, Chula Vista resident
• Jaime Elizondo, Chula Vista resident
• Marco Polo Cortez
• Sarmad Habib, Chula Vista resident
• Ron Gazcia, Chula Vista resident
• Charles Tolbert, Chula Vista resident
• Phil Christensen, Chula Vista resident
• Melissa Young, Chula Vista resident
• Isaac Smith, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in support of staff s
recommendation but were not present or declined to speak:
• Kamal Nona, Chula Vista resident
• Nedhal Yelda, Chula Vista resident
• TheiraNona, Chula Vista resident
• Yaqub Nona, Chula Vista resident
• Brandon Ruff, Chula Vista resident
• Charles Tolbert, Chula Vista resident
• Phil Christensen, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in opposition of staff s recommendation:
• Lew Brewer, Chula Vista resident
• Tom Ratliff, Chula Vista resident
• Joseph Garrett, Chula Vista resident
• Jose Ibarra, Chula Vista resident
• Connie Williams, Chula Vista resident
• Rudy Moreno, Chula Vista resident
• Jack Meng, Chula Vista resident
• Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident
• Noble Gay, San Diego resident
The following member of the public submitted written documentation in opposition of staff s
recommendation but was not present to speak:
• Jose Coria, Chula Vista resident
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
Joseph Carrillo, Hemet resident, submitted written documentation in support of staff's
recommendation after the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 4:52 p.m. The Council reconvened at 5:09 p.m., with all
members present.
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Items 21 through 23 were heard at this time. Item 20 was continued after the conclusion of Item
23.
OTHER BUSINESS
21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval reported on the launch of the Shop Chula Vista Now program.
22. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox reported that the South Bay Expressway celebrated its fifth birthday. She also stated
that SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment had acquired ICnott's Soak City and would renovate the
park.
23. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of initiating afull-cost recovery sign ordinance.
Mayor Cox stated that Assistant City Manager Halbert planned to present a report to the Council
after January 2013. Councilmember Ramirez also spoke in support of restricting ABC licenses in
certain areas of the City.
Deputy Mayor Castaneda reported on the parade at Otay Ranch Town Center.
Councilmember Bensoussan reported on the California Native Plant Society and the Garden
Club dedication of a gazden for the South Chula Vista Branch Library. She also announced
Southwestern College performances and holiday gift drives.
Councilmember Aguilar spoke in support of Councilmember Ramirez's statements regarding
sign ordinances and ABC licenses.
Item 20 was continued at this time.
Deputy City Attorney II Hawkins presented the revised resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2012-
225, heading read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-
0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-225 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL GRANTING
THE APPEAL OF LEWIS BREWER, REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND DENYING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(PCC-11-073) TO PERMIT THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AT THE UNOCAL
GAS STATION AND MINI-MART LOCATED AT 1492 MELROSE AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
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Mayor Cox stated that the Council would not consider Item 24 at that time.
CLOSED SESSION
24. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Guadalupe Gonzalez v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No.
37-2011-00097857-CU-PA-CTL
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One (1) case.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One (1) case.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:29 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Chula Vista resident Jerry Scott
to a Special City Council Meeting on December 4, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. igelow, nior Deputy City Clerk
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