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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/07/16 Item 01MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 4, 2013 DQQ6il 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, Bensoussan, Ramirez (arrived at 2:07 p.m.), Salas (arrived at 2:07 p.m.) 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 Secretary Phillips led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • INTRODUCTION BY RICK HOPKINS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH KRISTI PHILLIPS, SECRETARY Public Works Director Hopkins introduced employee of the month, Kristi Phillips. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented it to Ms. Phillips. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO COX COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER DOUG WHITE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER CEANNE GUERRA PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013 AS CONNECT2COMPETE DAY IN CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Cox Communications Government Affairs Manager White and Public Relations Manager Guerra. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-4) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 7, 2013. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA "C" THERETO (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Pale ] Council Minutes ~ June 4, 2013 f ~_ B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION MAP SHOWING TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO IMPROVEMENT AREA "C" OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GRANT TASK FORCE'S SELECTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GRANTS RECIPIENTS AND MONETARY GRANT AWARDS TOTALING $60,288 (Director of Library and Recreation) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-102 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM KABOOM! FOR HILLTOP PARK; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS INCLUDING A COMMUNITY PARTNER PLAYGROUND CONTRACT NECESSARY TO SECURE THE GRANT FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $8,500 IN MATCHING FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Shauna Stokes, representing the Friends of the Chula Vista Library, spoke in support of allocating additional funds to the Library budget for fiscal year 2013/2014 for books and materials. Thair Maroki, El Cajon resident, requested information regarding a permit for a hooka lounge. Mayor Cox referred the item to staff. Page 2 Coanci] Minutes June 4, 2013 /~ -~ PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO: 1) AMEND THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VILLAGE SIX SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA FOR THE MU-1/MU-2 PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF EAST PALOMAR STREET, BETWEEN VIEW PARK WAY AND MAGDALENA AVENUE IN ORDER TO ALLOW AN INCREASE FROM 158 TO 206 ALLOWABLE UNITS TO BE CONSTRUCTED (PCM-11-23), AND 2) APPROVE A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRC-I2-OS) TO CONSTRUCT THE MIXED-USE PROJECT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolutions. 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. Associate Planner Steichen presented the proposed amendments to the Otay Ranch General Development Plan and Village Six Sectional Planning Area, as well as the requested Design Review Permit. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Damian Taitano, applicant, representing Summa Architecture, provided additional information regarding the proposed project. ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2013-103 and 2013-104, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-103 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING AN ADDENDUM (IS-11-004) TO MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-04-035) AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VILLAGE SIX SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN THE MU LAND USE CATEGORY FROM 158 TO 206 FORA 6.97 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF EAST PALOMAR STREET BETWEEN VIEW PARK WAY AND MAGDALENA AVENUE B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRC 12-05) FOR A PROPOSED MIXED USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 108 UNITS AND 10,000 SQUARE-FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL USE ON A 2.97 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST PALOMAR STREET BETWEEN VIEW PARK WAY AND MAGDALENA AVENUE Page 3 Council Mirmtes June 4, 2013 If 6. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN AND SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing, adopt resolution (A) place the ordinance (B) on first reading and adopt resolution (D). Mayor Cox announced that Item 6 would not be heard and would be considered at a later date. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN, RELATED TO THE SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (FIRST READING) C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY FOR THE SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WITHOUT OFFSET PROVISIONS -OR- D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY FOR THE SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WITH OFFSET PROVISIONS OTHER BUSINESS 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval commended City staff on the collaboration among departments to address issues related to a recent gas main break in the City. He also recognized Assistant City Manager Halbert and the Development Services Department for improving processes to reduce time for issuance of permits. City Engineer Valle provided an update on the emergency repairs made to an azea with severe erosion. Page 4 Council Minutes ) June 4, 2013 E~- 8. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox commented on the grand opening of Aquatica, as well as the reception held in honor of the members serving on City boards and commissions. 9. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Bensoussan reported on the recent immigration and healthcare workshop and thanked the event's supporters. She also commented on the Otay Valley Regional Pazk Discovery Day event. Councilmember Ramirez reported on the International Friendship Games held on June 1, 2013, and thanked supporters and participants. Councilmember Salas commented on the vaziety of events held in Chula Vista over the past weekend. She congratulated Councilmember Ramirez on his work with the International Friendship Games. She also commended staff for its handling of the recent gas main break. At the request of Councilmember Salas, there was consensus of the Council to add an item to the agenda of the meeting of June 11, 2013 to discuss the formation of an ad-hoc committee comprised of Councilmember Salas and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan for the purpose of communicating with vazious arts groups in the City and reseazching the potential establishment of an art incubator in Chula Vista. City Attorney Googins recognized members of his family graduating from college and high school, including his son, Kevin, who graduated from Eastlake High School. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Item 10 listed below and stated Item I 1 would not be heard. At 3:22 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, O~cial Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to government code section 54956.9(c) One case. 11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Rosie Pena, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, case number 3 7-20 1 2-000749 1 5-CU-PO-SC Page 5 Council Minutes ~ ~ June 4, 2013 ADJOURNMENT At 3:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on June 11, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~~~~ ~>a~ Kerry K. gelow, S nior Deputy City Clerk Page 6 ~ Council Minutes June 4, 2013 f~-~ D~~ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ~~p SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 1 ], 2013 2:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meetings of the Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 2:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Mayor/Chairperson Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City Clerk/Secretary Nonis, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Cox announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive $50 for their attendance at this Housing Authority meeting, being held simultaneously with the City Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-16) Items 12, 14, and 16 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Aguilar. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 9, 2013. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Councilmember Salas requesting an excused absence from the May 21, 2013 City Council meeting. Recommendation: Council excuse the absence. Page 7 Council Minutes ~ ~ ~ June 11, 2013 J"' B. Letter of resignation from Kimberly Medeiros, Charter Review Commission. Recommendation: Council accept resignation. 3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CALTRANS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF- WAY OF INTERSTATE 5 AT PALOMAR STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHERN SAN DIEGO PROPERTIES, LLC. (PROPERTY OWNER) FOR THE PALOMAR GAS AND CARWASH PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-107 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALLOWING DRIVEWAY ACCESS ALONG EAST PALOMAR TO TRINITY PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, LLC. (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT AND THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EASEMENT ADJACENT TO EAST PALOMAR (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 5. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE GANN INITIATIVE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 Council Minutes I June 17, 2013 l ~ ~`L 7. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-I 10 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CREATING THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (Director of Finance/Treasurer) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-054 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CREATING THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council/Authority adopt the resolutions. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-Ill OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENT AND APPROVING THE FORM OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR INCORPORATED FOR PROVIDING DATA HOSTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Deputy City Manager and Director of Finance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONTINUATION OF ELECTRICITY COMMODITY PURCHASES FROM SHELL ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PURCHASES (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 1,778 SQUARE FOOT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT NEEDED FOR THE OTAY LAKES STREET WIDENING PROJECT (STM355) (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED LAND TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (SDG&E) FOR ELECTRIC FACILITIES AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 ~ Council Minutes June l 1, 2013 1 P -~ 12. Item removed from Consent Calendaz. 13. ITEM 13 WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRIOR TO POSTING. 14. Item removed from Consent Calendaz. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE "CHULA VISTA GOLF COURSE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (CIP NO. PR318)" PROJECT, AWARDING A BASE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,000 TO JUST CONSTRUCTION, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE PROJECT UP TO $71,000 TO COMPLETE AS MANY ADDITIVE ALTERNATIVE BID ITEMS AS POSSIBLE (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 16. Item removed from Consent Calendaz. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11 and I5, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it canied 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 12. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.52.480 DESIGNATING SPECIFIC PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN CITY MUNICIPAL LOTS AND INCORPORATING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.52.482 TO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING (FIRST READING) (Director of Public Works) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the above ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide a report on the feasibility of issuing permits at a fee to park in City lots overnight, including consideration of security and liability issues. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER (Assistant Director of Recreation) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2013-1 I5, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 4 ~ Council Minutes ~J June 71, 2013 ~/__L~. 16. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-017 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED UNDER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34191.5 EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE PLAN THAT ADDRESSES PARKING LOT PARCELS (Assistant City Manager) ACTION: Agency Member Ramirez moved to adopt Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2013-017, heading read, text waived. Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-018 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THAT PORTION OF THE LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED UNDER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34191.5 THAT ADDRESSES PARKING LOT PARCELS (Assistant City Manager) Councilmember Salas recused herself from discussion and voting on Item 16B due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. She left the dais at 2:30 p.m. and returned, following the discussion and vote, at 2:35 p.m. ACTION: Chairperson Cox moved to adopt Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2013-018, heading read, text waived. Agency Member Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Agency Member Salas abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gabriel Uribe, San Diego resident, expressed concern regarding mobile food trucks parking illegally and their impact on local businesses. Mayor Cox stated the item would be referred to staff and requested City Attorney Googins provide information on the item under his comments at the next convenient meeting. Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding illegal mobile lunch trucks and their impact on local businesses in Chula Vista, especially along the Broadway corridor. PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONSOLIDATE THE DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice. Principal Planner Ponseggi provided information on the roles of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board and suggested the Council consider consolidating the bodies' duties. Page 5 ~ Council Minutes ~ 1',7 ~ June 1l, 2013 Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan moved to place the following ordinance on first reading and to direct staff to require Planning Commission applicants to indicate their area of expertise on the application to demonstrate they have the desired skillset, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 3-2, with Councilmembers Aguilar and Ramirez opposed. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42 REGARDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION; RESCINDING CHAPTERS 2.47 (DESIGN REVIEW BOARD) AND CHAPTER 2.55 (CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) AND REMOVING REFERENCES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THEREIN (FIRST READING) ] 8. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice. The item was noticed for 3:00 p.m. and was heard at 3:16 p.m. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, encouraged the Council to carefully consider placing liens on properties and spoke in support of notifying the property owners. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-117, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER- OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION Page 6 Council Minutes ~ ~~~ June 11, 2013 19. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTNE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than 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. 2013-118, heading read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION 20. This item was noticed for 5:00 p.m. and was heard following Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Items 24 through 26 listed below. At 3:28 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. 24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Eric Harris v. Citv of Chula Vista, U.S. District Court, Case No. 09ov2239JAH(POR) 25. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) One case 26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) One case At 5:04 p.m., the Council reconvened in open session with all members present. Page 7 Council Minutes ~ ~.- ~ June 11, 2013 20. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY AND THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 (Director ofFinance/Treasurer) Staff recommendation: Council/Agency/Authority conduct the public hearing, adopt the following resolutions and place the ordinance on first reading. Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice. Councilmember Aguilar stated she would be abstaining from voting on Item 20B and Councilmember Salas stated she would be abstaining from voting on Items 20C and 20D due to potential property-related conflicts of interest. Director of Finance Kachadoorian presented information on the revisions made to the proposed budget based on Council direction at the meeting of May 28, 2013. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. The following employees spoke in support of additional funding for employee compensation: • Melissa Trulock, Spring Valley resident and Chula Vista employee, representing CVEA • David Garcias, Chula Vista resident, representing SEIU 221 • Rusty James, El Cajon resident and Chula Vista employee, representing CVEA, also spoke in support of the employees participating in the development of the City Manager's Quality Workforce program. • Joaquin Zuniga, Chula Vista resident and employee • Jeanie Balderas, San Diego resident and Chula Vista employee Dave Kaplan, Chula Vista resident and employee, requested information regazding the budget- adoptionprocess Larry Alcoff, representing SEIU, CVEA and Mid-Managers/Professionals, spoke in support of the union and its members participating in the development of the City Manager's Quality Workforce program. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed budget. In response to a question from Councilmember Ramirez, City Manager Sandoval stated there would be $20,000 available in current year savings to spend on books and materials for the Library. ACTION: Council/Agency/Authority Member Ramirez moved to adopt the following City Council Resolution Nos. 2013-119 and 2013-123, Housing Authority Resolution No. 2013-055, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. Page 8 Council Minutes ~ ~ ~ June 11, 2013 2013-019, and place the following ordinance on first reading, headings read, text waived. Mayor/Chairperson Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 8 AND 10 AND THE OTHER EXPENSES CATEGORY OF THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND E. COUNCIL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND CHANGES IN SALARY AND EMPLOYEE GROUP AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 OPERATING BUDGET F. HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-055 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 G. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-019 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 H. COUNCIL ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD ANIMAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR AND HOUSING MANAGER (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Page 9 Council Minutes ~ ~ ~~ June 11, 2013 ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-120, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Aguilar abstaining. B. COUNCIL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2013-121 and 2013- ] 22, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Salas abstaining. C. COUNCIL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 D. COUNCIL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET, OTHER EXPENSES CATEGORY, IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 OTHER BUSINESS 21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval announced a meeting regarding a proposed addition to the Richard J. Donovan prison and stated the impacts to the City were unla~own at that time. He also provided information regarding infrastructure financing efforts. Finally, he reported that the Continuous Improvement program was highlighted at the last meeting of the San Diego City Managers. 22. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced that Chula Vista was recognized as a finalist in the Cool California Challenge. She also stated that the City was selected as one of 22 cities by the National League of Cities for a leadership academy related to health care access for children. She provided information on the status of the appointment to the open seat on the California Coastal Commission and announced the recent enterprise zone press conference. Page 10 ~ Coancil Minutes ~ ~.~~ June ll, 2013 23. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Bensoussan announced the upcoming events: Otay Valley Regional Park new trail ribbon cutting and the Harbor Fest. Councilmember Salas: Discussion and potential action regarding the formation of an ad-hoc committee comprised of Councilmember Salas and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan for the purposes of communicating with various arts groups in the City and researching the potential establishment of an art incubator in Chula Vista. ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to establish an ad-hoc committee not lasting more than nine months, comprised of Councilmember Salas and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan for the purposes of communicating with various arts groups in the City and researching the potential establishment of an art incubator in Chula Vista. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Salas paid tribute to Chula Vista resident Winlove Cudal who recently passed away. Councilmember Aguilar spoke in support of the City investigating the food truck issues reported by the public speakers. City Attorney Googins recognized Chula Vista Police Agent Matt Smith for his knowledge regarding identity theft and fraud, and his willingness to present to the City Attorney Association of San Diego County on the topic at an upcoming meeting. City Manager Sandoval stated the meeting of June 18, 2013 would be cancelled and the next meeting would be July 9, 2013. CLOSED SESSION 24. This item was taken out of order and heard following Item 19. 25. This item was taken out of order and heard following Item 19. 26. This item was taken out of order and heard following Item 19. ADJOURNMENT At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting. Kerry K. Bi ow, Seni Deputy City Clerk Page 1 ] Council Minutes June 11, 2013 I ~l~