HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/03/19 Item 01MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 5, 2013
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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 Aguilar (arrived at 2:04 p.m.), Bensoussan,
Ramirez (left at 7:40 p.m.), Salas (arrived at 2:06 p.m.) and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City
Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Lisa Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• INTRODUCTION BY IRENE MOSLEY, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH LISA TORRES, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES ANALYST
Assistant Human Resources Director Mosley introduced employee of the month, Lisa Torres.
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented it to Ms. Torres.
• PRESENTATION BY REBECCA SHOBE REPRESENTING THE GOVERNMENT
FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTING THE DISTINGUISHED
BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
Rebecca Shobe, representing the Government Finance Officers Association, presented the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City's Finance Department. Director of Finance
Kachadoorian accepted the award.
• PRESENTATION BY CHULA VISTA COMMUNFI'Y COLLABORATIVE (CVCC)
DIRECTOR MARGARITA HOLGUIN ANNOUNCING CVCC'S 20TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY: "CVCC 20 YEARS... CONNECTING CHULA V[STA"
Margarita Holguin, representing the Chula Vista Community Collaborative, presented the history
and achievements of the CVCC since its inception in ] 993.
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• PRESENTATION OF THE CHULA VISTA PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD BY
SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES PRESIDENT/CEO KATHIE LEMBO AND
YOUTH & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MAURICIO TORRE
The presentation of the Chula Vista Promise Neighborhood was postponed to a future meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-9)
Mayor Cox announced that minor modifications had been made to the resolution for Item 5 and
that the revised resolution had been provided to the Council.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 6 and November 20, 2012.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilar requesting an excused absence from the
November 29, 2012 joint City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 3252 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 3253 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.25, "GENERAL RULES FOR BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS" AMENDING THE INTERVIEW/NOMINATION PROCESS
FOR THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES FROM REQUIRING INTERVIEWS
AND NOMINATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO REQUIRING INTERVIEWS
AND NOMINATIONS BY THE MAYOR (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
(City Clerk and City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFICA,
LLC TO ACQUIRE 610 BAY BOULEVARD FOR $1.4 MILLION PLUS DUE
DILIGENCE AND CLOSING COSTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACCEPT ASSIGNMENT OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC TRUST
BANK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS (C1P
NO. STL375; STATE PROJECT N0. SR2SL-5203(033)) PROJECT TO JUST
CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000, WAIVING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY 574-01, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL
AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT
ON RUTGERS AVENUE BETWEEN EAST "H" STREET AND OTAY LAKES
ROAD FROM 25 MPH TO 35 MPH AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA SUPPORTING AND APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO RENEW AND EXPAND THE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE;
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER
THE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE PROGRAM (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. CONSIDERATION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the Fiscal Year 201 I/2012 financial statements.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Consent
Ca]endar Item 1, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded
the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Salas abstaining.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 2 through 9, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeremiah Ivie, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding covert mind assault.
Mike Spethman, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding new businesses on Third Avenue and
made recommendations to promote businesses in Chula Vista, including increasing residential
components in the area. Mayor Cox stated that the matter had been referred to staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE:
TITLE 19 (ZONING ORDINANCE) RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS,
TEMPORARY OUTSIDE SALES AND TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL SIGN
PERMIT REGULATIONS; AND TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) (Assistant
City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Continue this hearing item to February 26, 2013
Item 10 was continued to the Council meeting of February 26, 2013.
ACTION ITEMS
11. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 9.50 (MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT REVIEW) (Assistant City
Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council place the following ordinance on first reading and adopt
the resolution:
A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.50 (THE CTTY'S MOBILEHOME
SPACE -RENT REVIEW ORDINANCE) TO: (1) UPDATE VARIOUS
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS; (2) AMEND SECTION 9.50.030
(ADMINISTRATIVE FEE); (3) AMEND SECTION 9.50.077 (VACANCIES
AND RENTS UPON CHANGE OF MOBILEHOME OWNERSHIP); AND (4)
AMEND SECTION 9.50.085 (COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND CITY
POSTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) (FIRST READING)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE - RENT
REVIEW ADMINISTRATIVE FEE REGULATIONS
Assistant City Manager Halbert introduced the item. Senior Project Coordinator Kurz spoke
regarding the progress of the program since 2011 and provided information on the proposed
amendments.
Penny Vaughn, Chula Vista resident, commended City staff for their work on the Mobilehome
Park Space Rent Review program.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to place the ordinance on first reading and adopt
Resolution No. 2013-015, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There was none.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to consider a resolution
supporting Senator Feinstein's proposed Assault Weapons Ban (SB 150) of 2013 at the meeting
of February 12, 2013.
Discussion of Council subcommittees and Council ad hoc committees.
Mayor Cox proposed that the Council consider creating ad hoc committees as needed, in lieu of
continuing standing Council subcommittees.
Chief Bejarano provided information regarding the Community Advisory Committee.
At the suggestion of City Attorney Googins, there was consensus of a majority of the Council to
request City Attorney Googins provide the Council with information on forming a hybrid public
safety committee by the meeting of February 26, 2013.
At the request of Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Council to consider the formation of a
Legislative ad hoc committee comprised of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at the meeting of
February 12,2013.
14. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan provided information on a recent Energy workshop. She stated those
interested in participating in future workshops could contact her office. She also thanked the San
Diego Port District and City staff for their coordination of the South Bay Power Plant implosion.
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan announced the following events: Health Fair on February 8, 2013 at
Otay Ranch Town Center; United States University open house on February 9, 2013; and an
event to meet local artists on February L0, 2013.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, there was consensus of the Council to support the
Chula Vista Harbor Days event in 2013.
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of master planning construction standards.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to request the City
Manager provide the Council with information regarding Police staffing.
Councilmember Salas thanked Agent Molina for taking her on a ride-along and commended the
Police staff for their work.
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CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Items 15A,
16, and 17, listed below. She stated that the Council would not discuss Item 15B.
Mayor Cox adjourned the open-session meeting in memory of Jim Schmidt, Herbert Bailey, and
Robert Santos.
At 4:30 p.m., the Council convened in 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.
15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
A. Carla Villa, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2011-
93296-CU-MC-CTL
B. In the Matter of the Application of San DieQO Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for a
Permit to Construct the South Bay Substation Relocation Project; California Public
Utilities Comm., Case No. 10-06-007
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case.
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One Case.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Workshop on
February 7, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Kerry igelo ,Senior Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 7, 2013 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:07 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Ramirez (arrived at 4:08 p.m.), Salas,
and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan (excused)
ALSO C'RESENT: Deputy City Manager Bacon, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, City
Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
WORKSHOP
1. PUBLIC WORKS PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
Deputy City Manager Bacon introduced Public Works Director Hopkins, Assistant Director of
Engineering Valle, Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman, and Senior Civil Engineer Chopp to
provide an overview of the City's pavement management program.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided an overview of the City's public assets. He stated
that there were approximately 463 center line miles with a replacement value of over $1 billion.
He presented pavement rehabilitation strategies and costs.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on Streetsaver, the City's
comprehensive pavement management system software. He reviewed the 2006 results of the
Streetsaver program and the subsequent 2007 recommendation to the Council for funding of the
program.
In response to Councilmember Salas, Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information
on a "worst first," or fixing the worst pavement areas first, and the alternative approach of
pavement management.
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Mayor Cox provided information on the lack of funding for pavement management, which had
been recommended at $19.2 million per year over a 10-year period. She stated the funding
provided through gas tax was no longer provided by the State, therefore reducing the funding
available for street repairs.
Councilmember Salas suggested atwo-pronged approach to pavement management: investing
some funds to rehabilitate the worst streets and using the remaining funds for resurfacing.
Senior Civil Engineer Chopp provided information on the City's existing two-pronged approach.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on the pavement deterioration and
rehabilitation efforts between 2006 and 2012. He presented pavement management and
rehabilitation techniques. He explained the decision tree used to select pavement preservation
and rehabilitation methods. Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on the
gap between the available and recommended funding in recent years.
Councilmember Salas recommended engaging the public to explain the situation and solicit
assistance in prioritizing funding needs.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman presented revised recommendations on the PCI rating for
roadways and the associated annual investment of $11.5 million per year over 30 years.
In response to Councilmember Salas, Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information
on the impact of trash trucks on streets and stated the City funds the street maintenance and
repairs. Public Works Director Hopkins stated that in prior franchise agreements with Republic
Services, funding had been provided to the City for road repairs.
Councilmember Aguilar suggested billing Republic Services for its impact on City streets under
Prop 26. Public Works Director Hopkins stated that funding for streets could be investigated
when future franchise agreements aze negotiated.
Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on funding sources that are used or
could be used for road repairs. He presented potential additional funding, including bonds,
Community Facility Districts (CFD), and a sales tax increase. He recommended that the City
promote lobbying the State Legislature to increase the State Excise Taxes.
Councilmember Salas commented on the difficulty in getting taxes passed at the state level, but
stated it was important to consider.
Councilmember Ramirez stated the public needs to be educated about the need for additional
revenue to pay for street repair.
Councilmember Salas suggested involving the community in the process of setting priorities and
allowing them to be part of the solution.
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Principal Civil Engineer Ammerman provided information on rubberized asphalt overlay, which
has a higher cost, but longer lifespan.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:41 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
February 12, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Donna R. Noms, CMC, City Clerk
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