HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/05/28 Item 01MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Apri123, 2013
2:00 p.m.
A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 2:02 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, Salas 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
Environmental Services Program Manager France led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA POLICE CHIEF DAVID
BEJARANO PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2013 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S
DAY IN CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Salas presented it to Captain Wedge.
• RECOGNITION OF CLEAN CHAMPION AWARDS RECIPIENTS BY THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND PRESENTATION OF THE
EARTH MONTH PROCLAMATION
Environmental Resource Manager Reed and Environmental Services Program Manager France
presented information on upcoming environmental programs. Members of the Resource
Conservation Commission presented the Clean Champion Awards. Mayor Cox read the Earth
Month proclamation and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented it to Environmental Resource
Manager Reed and Environmental Services Program Manager France.
• PRESENTATION OF THE "PIONEER" AWARD BY GREEN CALIFORNIA
Mayor Cox announced the City's receipt of the Pioneer Award from Green California, and
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented the award to Resource Conservation Commission Chair
Rahimzadeh and Environmental Resource Manager Reed.
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• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA GARDEN CLUB
PRESIDENT CRYSTAL FAIRLEY PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013 AS
ARBOR DAY IN CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Chula Vista
Garden Club President Fairley.
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CITY ATTORNEY GLEN GOOGINS
PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2013 AS LAW DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to City Attorney
Googins.
INTRODUCTION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS OF NEWLY
DESIGNED PUBLIC LIBRARY CARDS
Library Director Waznis presented the newly designed public library cards and announced
upcoming events.
UPDATE FROM PORT OF SAN DIEGO CHAIR ANN MOORE ON CHULA VISTA
BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN AND INTRODUCTION OF CONSULTANT TEAM
WORKING ON DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
PLANNING/SEQUENCING AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
Board of Port Commissioners Chair Moore and San Diego Unified Port District Senior Planner
Nishihira presented information on the Bayfront Master Plan.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 4:32 p.m. The Council reconvened at 4:53 p.m., with all
members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6)
Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 12 and March 19, 2013.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Councilmember Ramirez requesting an excused absence from the
April 16, 2013 City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
3. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.28.020,
RESIDENTIAL GRAYWATER STUB-OUT (FIRST READING) (Assistant City
Manager/Director of Development Services)
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA CLOTHES WASHER GRAYWATER PRE-
PLUMBING AND STUB-OUT FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the
resolution.
4. Item removed from Consent Calendaz.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-062 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROPRIATING $13,258 FROM THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 90-2 IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH THAT ALL OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A CITY ROAD
WIDENING PROJECT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services and Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution
6. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-063 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS FOR OTAY PROJECT, L.P. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF HERITAGE ROAD AND GRANTING OTAY PROJECT, L.P.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE CREDITS FOR THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE
OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development
Services)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING BALDWIN AND SONS, LLC. TO CONSTRUCT HERITAGE
ROAD AND RECEIVE CREDIT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendaz Items 1 through 3, 5, and 6, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-061 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA COMMITTING HUD FUNDS TO WAKELAND HOUSING CORPORATION
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
PROPOSED MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 240 LANDIS AVENUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development
Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz provided information on the proposed project.
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ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to adopt Resolution No. 2013-062, heading read,
text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dina Vera, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding commercial vehicles pazked on the
street near the 00 block of E. Naples St. that obstruct the view of drivers.
Item 11 was taken out of order and discussed at this time.
11. REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2013/2014 PROPOSED BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE (Director
of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
Director of Finance Kachadoorian and Assistant to the City Manager Mills presented information
on the development of the fiscal year 2013/2014 proposed budget and strategic planning update.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the report, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND THE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2013-2020
PLANNING PERIOD (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public heazing and adopt the following
resolution.
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.
Principal Project Coordinator Hines presented information on the housing element update.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-065, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-12-006) AND THE HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2013-2020 PLANNING
PERIOD
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8. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR IN THE
BID RECEIVED FOR THE "MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT
RAILROAD CROSSING (SW272)" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following
resolution.
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 hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-066,
heading read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
AT RAILROAD CROSSING (SW272)" PROJECT TO RMV CONSTRUCTION, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $224,400, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-O1
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY
FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
9. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.01 (CODE
OF ETHICS) TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.28 (BOARD OF ETHICS), INCLUDING ADDING SECTIONS 2.28.160
(DISCLOSURE OF BOARD RECORDS) THROUGH 2.28.170 (SEVERABILITY), OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST READING) (City Attorney's office
via Chula Vista Board of Ethics)
Recommendation: City Council place the ordinance on first reading with modifications
recommended by the Board of Ethics as discussed in the staff report.
Deputy City Attorney Silva presented information on the Board of Ethics' recommended update
to the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan moved to place the ordinance on first reading, heading
read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
10. UPDATE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROACTIVE SIGN
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development
Services)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
Item 10 was continued to a future meeting.
11. Item 11 was taken out of order and discussed following Public Comments.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Halbert announced the upcoming Urban Land Institute conference and
tour of the Bayfront.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Ratification of appointment of Jason Paguio to the Cultural Arts Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Jason Paguio to the Cultural Arts
Commission. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Mayor Cox announced the following upcoming events: the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day, Go
Green and Clean Family Day, Cycle Eastlake, and e-waste and prescription drug take back
events.
14. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA URGING THE IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF REASONABLE AND
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM THROUGH A BI-PARTISAN
APPROACH
Recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to adopt Resolution No. 2013-067, heading read,
text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Pedro Rios, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation in support of the
recommendation on Item 14; however, he was not present to speak.
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Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of the Council discussing the expedited
implementation of the Advanced Life Support program and Police staffing issues at a Council
workshop prior to the annual budget discussion.
Councilmember Aguilaz stated she would submit a memorandum via the City Clerk regarding a
Council discussion of public safety issues.
At the request of Councilmember Ramirez, there was consensus of the Council to request
information from the City Manager regarding the process for handling homeless concerns in
public azeas.
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan announced an upcoming immigration forum and health fair.
Councilmember Salas congratulated the organizers of the Day of the Child event.
Mayor Cox announced the upcoming Chula Vista Community Fun Run.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Gilbert Huerta to the next Regular
City Council Meeting on May 7, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. i elow, Se ~r Deputy City Clerk
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DAFT
MINUTES OF A JOINT WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
PLANNING COMMISSION, AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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6:00 p.m.
A Joint Workshop of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Growth Management
Oversight Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Chula
Vista Police Department Community Meeting Room, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councihnembers Aguilaz Bensoussan, Ramirez (amved at 6:12 p.m.),
Salas and Mayor Cox
Growth Management Oversight Commissioners Bunker, Danciu,
Encarnacion, Harry, Mosolgo, Rosales, and Chair Torres
Planning Commissioners Anaya, Calvo, Liuag, Spethman, and
Vinson
ABSENT: Growth Management Oversight Commissioner Hall
Planning Commission Chair Moctezuma
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, City Clerk
Noms, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
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.
1. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S 2013 ANNUAL REPORT (Assistant City
Manager/Director of Development Services)
Growth Management Oversight Commission (GMOC) Chair Torres presented the GMOC report.
She reported non-compliant threshold standazds
Commission's recommendations:
• Libraries
• Police - Priority I and II
• Traffic
• FireBmergency Medical Service
for the following azeas and provided the
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Associate Planner Vander Bie presented the staffresponseto each area.
GMOC Chair Torres presented the following areas compliant with threshold standards:
• Pazks and Recreation
• Fiscal
• Drainage
• Schools
• Air Quality
• Water
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding each area reported in the 2013 GMOC report.
ACTION: Commissioner Anaya moved to adopt the following Planning Commission
Resolution PCM 12-41, heading read, text waived. Commissioner Vinson
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION PCM 12-41 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2013 GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE BY
THE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-
068, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilaz seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2013 GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
UNDERTAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF RESPONSES AND
PROPOSED IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS SUMMARY
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
May 7, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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