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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND 'V~~/'
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY V
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 9. 2013 12:00 p.m.
Special Meetines of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Aeencv of
the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 12:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers; located at
276 Fourth Avenue. Chula Vista. California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar. Bensoussan, Ramirez (arrived at 12:20
p.m.), Salas and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval City Attorney Googins, Assistant City
Manager Halbert; Deputy City Manager Bacon. Finance Director
Kachadoorian; Deputy' City Attorney Silva and Special Counsel
Zappia
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13%06 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records
of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would com~ene in closed session to discuss Items 1 and 3
listed below. She stated Item 2 would not be heard.
At 12:0 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session.
L CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION ~49~7.6
Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval; Kelly Bacon. Simon Silva; Maria
Kachadoorian and Ed Zappia.
Employee organizations: CVEA, Mid-Managers/Professionals; WCE. IAFF and POA
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 549~6.9(a)
A. Eric Hams v. City of Chula Vista; U.S. District Court; Case No. 09ov2239JAH(POR)
B. City of Chula Vista v. Bay & E; [nc. et al., San Diego Superior Court. Case No. 37-2013-
000> j 103-CU-MC-CTL
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERI~iMENT CODE SECTION >4956.8
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Propem: APNs 565-31-02500 and 565-31-00900
(an approximately 4 1/2 acre pazcel located north of E Street; east of Bav_
Blvd.; west of Interstate 5 and south of D Street in Chula Vista)
Agency Negotiators: Gan' Halbert; Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals and Glen Gooeins
Negotiatine Parties: Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
y Chula Vista (Seller) and Land Developers Associates; Jag
Pathirana et al. (Buyer)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Manor Cox recessed the meeting at 1:50 p.m. to the separately noticed meeting of the City
Council. The Council recom~ened in Closed Session at 8:20 p.m., with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting.
Kerry K. Big w. Assis t City Clerk
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE MUNICIPAL FINAix'CII`TG AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Juh~ 9, 2013 2:00 p.m.
A Regular Meetings of the Ciq~ Council and the Municipal Financine Authority of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 2:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers; located in Ciq~ Hall. 276
Fourth Avenue. Chula Vista. California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar (amved at 2:19 p.m.), Bensoussan,
Ramirez. Salas and Mati~or Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval; City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Norris, and Assistant City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Yeelin Cheung led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
INTRODUCTION BY BETTY WAZNIS. LIBRARY DIRECTOR. OF EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH YEELII~' CHEUNG. ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II
Libran~ Director Waznis introduced employee of the month; Yeelin Cheung. Mayor Cox read the
proclamation and Councilmember Salas presented it to Ms. Cheung.
• RECOGNIZING OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL 9TH GRADER CHRIS MACMASTER
FOR RENOVATING THE CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM AS HIS EAGLE
SCOUT PROJECT
Mayor Cox recognized Chris MacMaster for renovating the Civic Center Library conference
room. Mr. MacMaster presented before-and-after photographs of the project.
• PRESENTATION BY THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION RECOGNIZING THE
CHULA VISTA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR ITS SUCCESS IN
INCREASING LOCAL PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES: RECOGNIZING OUTGOING AND INCOMING BOARD
MEMBERS: AND HONORING FOUi~iDING MEMBERS COMPLETING THEIR
FIFTH YEAR OF ANNUAL DONATION'S TO THE COMMUNITY
Chula Vista Charitable Foundation President, Michael Meacham; presented the Foundation's
accomplishments and recognized its members. Zaneta Encarnacion; representing The San Diego
Foundation, provided information on upcoming events.
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• PRESENTATION BY BILL ROSE. DIRECTOR OF ENGIN'EERIN'G AT THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY. ON THE SWEETWATER TO LOVdER
OTAY PIPELfNE RELINING PROJECT
Bill Rose, representing the San Diego Couni<~ Water Authority, presented information on the
Stveei,vater to Lower Otay pipeline relining project.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
KRISTI MCCLURE AND PARKS OPERATIONS MANAGER AGNES BERNARDO
PROCLAIMING JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS AI~TD RECREATION' MONTH IN
CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deput}~ Mayor Bensoussan presented it to Director of
Recreation McClure and Pazks Operations Manager Bernardo.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-L3)
Item 11 ~~=as removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmembers Aguilar and Salas.
Councilmember Aeuilaz stated she would abstain from votine on Items 11C and 11D and
Councilmember Salas stated she would abstain from votine on Items 11 E and 11 F. due to
potential property-related conflicts of interest. Item 13 was removed from the Consent Calendaz
by a member of the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 21, and May 28, 2013.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 3267 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION' 10.2.480 DESIGNATING SPECIFIC
PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN CITY MUNICIPAL LOTS AND
INCORPORATING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.2.482 TO PROHIBIT
OVERNIGHT PARKING (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
3. ORDINANCE N'O. 3268 OF THE C[TY OF CHULA VISTA AA4ENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42 REGARDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION; RESCINDING CHAPTERS 2.47 (DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD) AND CHAPTER 2.~~ (CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION) AND REMOVING REFERENCES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD AN'D CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THEREIN
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Development Sen~ices)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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4. ORDINANCE NO. 3269 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDCG CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION Z.0~.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD ANIMAL CARE
FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR AND HOUSING MANAGER (SECOND READII~tG
.At\'D ADOPTION) (4/~ VOTE REQUIRED) (Director ofFinance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
~. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-124 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING A
THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT BET\\'EEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA.
ANTHONY J. LETTIERI, FAICP (CONSULTANT), AND SSBT LCRE V, LLC
(APPLICANT), FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
THE APPLICAN'T'S OTAY RANCH VILLAGES 3. 8 EAST AND ]0 PROJECT. AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
(Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION N'O. 20Li-12~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C[TY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS.
APPROVING YOUTH COUNSELING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN' THE
CITY AI~'D SOUTH BAY COMMUI~'ITY SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION' NO. 20 Li-126 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH THE COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN' THE
CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK (Police
Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. ORDIN'AN'CE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 8.2.020 AND 8.2~.09~ CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
RECYCLING (FIRST READIi~'G) (Director of Public Works and Director of Finance)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 20 Li-]27 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/20 L3 CIP BUDGET AN'D
ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "EMERGENCY
STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT `E' STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE (DR194)";
ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE "EMERGENCY
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STORM DRAIN' REPAIRS AT `E` STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE (DR194)";
REDUCING THE DR193 CIP BUDGET BY 516.000 AI~TD APPROPRIATING THE
EQUIVALENT AMOUNT TO DR194; MAKINrG A FINDING THAT AN
EMERGENCY EXISTED: AND. RATIFYING THE CONTRACT \\%ITH ARRIETA
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SAID EMERGENCY REPAIR (4/~ VOTE REQUIRED)
(Director of Public \\'orks)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION' NO. 20li-128 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA Ab4ENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/20li CIP BUDGET AND
ESTABLISHING A NE\\' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "EMERGENCY
SE\\'ER REHABILITATION ON THIRD AVENUE BET\\'EEN `H` STREET AND
\\'HITI~'EY STREET (S\V279)' ; ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT OF
EXPENDITURES FOR THE EMERGENCY SEWER REHABILITATION' ON THIRD
AVENUE BET\1'EEN `H' STREET AI`'D \\'HITNEY STREET (SW279)"; REDUCING
THE SW271 CIP BUDGET BY 512.000 AI~TD APPROPRIATING THE
EQUIVALENT AMOUI~tT TO S\\'279; MAKING A FII`TDING THAT AN
EMERGENCY EXISTED: AND RATIFYING THE COI~'TRACT \\'ITH BURTECH
PIPELINE, INC. FOR SAID EMERGENCY REPAIR (4/~ VOTE REQUIRED)
(Director of Public \\'orks)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
12. A. RESOLUTION NO. 20 Li-Lip OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE II~tVESTMENT BANKING
FIRM OF DE LA ROSA R CO.. INC. TO PROVIDE UNDER\\'RITING SERVICES
FOR RESTRUCTURING OF CITY BONDED DEBT. IF DEEMED ECONOMICALLY
FEASIBLE (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 20 Li-Li6 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITI' OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT \\'ITH THE INVESTMENT BANKING
FIRM OF STIFEL N'ICOLAUS & CO.. Ii~tC. TO PROVIDE UNDERWRITING
SERVICES FOR RESTRUCTURCNG OF CITY BONDED DEBT; IF DEEMED
ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Manor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 10, and 12; headings read; text waived. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion. and it carried ~-0.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
11. A. RESOLUTION' NO. 20li-129 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
20 Li/2014 FOR OPEN' SPACE DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 7. 9. 11. 14. 1~. 17. 18. 20.
23, 24; 26, 31 AND 33, EASTLAKE MAIi\'TENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ELMD /rl).
Pa\iD BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENAI~'CE DISTRICT (Director of Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION N'O. 20li-li0 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS. DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ASSESSMENTS: AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 7. 9. 11. 14. 1~. 17.
18. 20. 23. 24. 26. 31 AND 33. EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I
(ELMD #1); AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (Director of
Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution Dios. 20li-129 and 20li-li0, headings
read. text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion. and it carried ~-0.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-lil OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2013/2014 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 8 (Director of Public R'orks)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS. DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ASSESSMENTS. AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT N'O. 8 (Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Ma}'or Cox moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2013-lit and 2013-lit; headings
read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carved
4-0-1, with Councilmember Aguilar abstaining.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-li3 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGIi`'EER`S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
20li/2014 FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10 AND THE
TOV~'N CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (Director of Public R'orks)
F. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-li4 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS; DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ASSESSMENTS; Ai\TD SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014 FOR OPEN SPACE AAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. ]0 .Si\'D
TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (Director of Public Works)
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ACTION: Manor Cox mowed to adopt Resolution Nos. 20L3-133 and 20 L3-134. headings
read. text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion. and it carried
4-0-1. aaith Councilmember Salas abstaining.
li. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING CITY COU\'CIL POLICY NO. 661-01 ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
GUIDEL1I~tES (City Manager)
Cin~ Manager Sandoval provided information on the proposed policy on labor negotiations. City
Attorney Googins, Deput}• City Attomev Silva. and Special Council Ed Zappia provided
information regarding legal considerations.
Lam• Alcoff, representing SEIU Local 221 and the Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA),
spoke in opposition to staff s recommendation.
There was consensus of the Council to request the Citv Manager present a revised resolution for
consideration not sooner than the close of the current bargaining with the City's labor groups.
PUBLIC COMMEI~tTS
Alex Napoles, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT) project and submitted a proposed resolution on the subject.
Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident. expressed concem regarding events within the Sweetaa•ater
Union High School District and urged Councilmembers to take appropriate action to ensure a '
quality. fiscally responsible school district.
Kirk Ammerman, representing the Chula Vista Mid-Managers and Professionals Association
(CVMM/PR), spoke regarding the plan take the tentative bargaining agreement that was reached
with City management for consideration of ratification by the CVMI\4/PR Association.
Lam• Alcoff; representing SEIU Local 221, spoke regarding the ratification of the CVMM/PR's
tentative agreement He also expressed concem regarding negotiations with the Chula Vista
Employees Association (CVEA).
Mayor Cos recessed the meeting at 4:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 4:31 p.m., avith all
members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTII~tG THE 2013 EDWARD BYRi\'E MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (Police Chief)
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.
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Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak; Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTIO\t: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution I~'o. 2013-137,
heading read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion. and it
carried ~-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-137 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING 52.781 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
FOR THE 2013 EDWARD BYRi\tE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTA1~tCE GRAI~tT
1~. CONSIDERATIO\' OF THE SALE OF SPACE 37 AT ORANGE TREE
MOBILEHOME PARK (Director of Development Services)
Ttem 1 ~ was not discussed and was continued to the meeting of July 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
16. COI~tSIDERATION OF DECLARING ELECTIOI~t RESULTS REGARDING THE
AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 7
(OTAY RANCH PLANNING AREA 12) AND ANNEX SUCH TERRITORY TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA "C" THEREOF (Director of Development
Services)
Item 16 was not discussed and Baas continued to a future meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
17. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS REGARDIi~'G COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS REFUNDI1~tG (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Director of Finance Kachadoorian presented information regazding the communit•~ facilities
districts refunding.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez move to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 20li-lib
of the Cih~ Council and 2013-001 of the Municipal Financing Authority, headings
read; text waived. Depuh~ Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion; and it carried
~-0.
A. RESOLUTION \'O. 20li-lib OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACTIi~'G FOR ITSELF AND AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CERTAIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS. AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF SEPARATE SERIES OF SPECIAL TAX REFUNtDING BONDS
FOR EACH SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT; APPROVING THE
FORM OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT; A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT;
,At\t ESCROW DEPOSIT AND TRUST AGREEMENT AND A PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT. AND AUTHORIZII~'G OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-001 OF THE I`'NNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL T.AX
REVEI~tiJE REFUNDING BONDS. SERIES 2013. APPROVING THE FORMS OF AID'
INDENTURE OF TRUST. BOND PURCI-LASE AGREEMENT. PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND CONT[NUII~tG DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT._ AND
AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIOI~tS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
18. CONSIDERATION OF THE QUALITY Vl'ORKFORCE PROGRAM (Deputy City
Manager)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVIIx'G THE QUALITY WORKFORCE PROGRAM
City Manager Sandoval presented information on the proposed Qualih~ Workforce Program. Lori
Messer; representing Fox Lawson R Associates; provided information on the compensation audit
performed on behalf of the Ciri~.
Kim Vander Bie, Chula Vista resident and employee, spoke in opposition to staffs
recommendation.
Lam' Alcoff; representing SEIU 221 and the Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA),
spoke in opposition to staff s recommendation.
Marne Solomon. Chula Vista employee; submitted a request to speak but was not present.
Councilmember Ramirez expressed concern with the proposed salary cap of 66% of market for
City job classifications.
Councilmember Aguilaz expressed concern with a lack of im~oh~ement of employees in the
formation of the policy. She encouraged the Cih~ Manager to engage in meaningful dialog to
incorporate employee feedback into the policy.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to modif<- the proposed resolution to strike the
words "and then maintains," and add the words "or above.' following "salaries
at." in the third WHEREAS. Mayor Cox seconded the motion. and it carved 4-1.
with Councilmember Salas opposed.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the proposed resolution and direct staff
to incorporate changes to the Council Policy to remove the salan~ cap at 66% of
market for job classifications. Mayor Cox seconded the motion.
ACTIOI~i: Mayor Cox offered an amended motion to direct the City Manager to consider the
feedback presented by Council and bring the item back for Council consideration
at his discretion and it carved 4-L with Councilmember Ramirez opposed.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 7:23 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:4~ p.m.; v,~ith all
members present.
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OTHER BUSII~TESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Cih~ D4anaser Sandoval provided an update on negotiations with the City's employee barsainins
groups. He stated that the Council meetings of•August 20 and 27. 2013 would be cancelled. He
also provided an update on issues related to homelessness in the region.
20. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment of Brent Livingston to the Board of Ethics.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Brent Livingston to the Board of
Ethics. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion. and it tamed ~-0.
B. Consideration of ratification of reappointments to the following boards and commissions:
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the reappointments listed below. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion. and it carried ~-0.
First Term
John Ray Board of Appeals & Advisors
Georgina Starkey Board of Appeals & Advisors
Tom O'Donnell Charter Review Commission
Charlaine Carter Commission on Acting
Jennifer Rodrisuez Cultural Arts Commission
David Danciu Grownh Aanasement Oversight Commission
Zaneta Encarnacion Grownh Manasement Oversight Commission
Georgie Stillman Historic Preservation Commission
Sergio Quero Housing Advisory Commission
Jeffrey Scott Parks and Recreation Commission
Benjamin Flores Resource Conservation Commission
Second Term
Anthony Jemison Board of Ethics
Randy Bellamy Charter Review Commission
Sandra Villegas-Zuniga Civil Service Commission
Mauricio Torre Housing Advisory Commission
Hector Vanegas International Friendship Commission
Ramon Riesso
~ Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
Mark Liuag Planning Commission
Sassan Rahimzadeh Resource Conservation Commission
Julio Fuentes Safety Commission
Virgil Whitehead Veterans Advisory Commission
J oath Action Council Members
Jessica Castro High Tech High
Sierra Green High Tech High
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Julianne Hams Eastlake Hieh
Hannah Otte Mater Dei Catholic High
Jezebelle Pelavo Castle Pazk Hieh
Ramon Riesgo St. Augustine High School
Sarina Veea Hieh Tech Hieh
Mayor Cox announced that Caz2Go, the electric vehicle sharing program, w=ould begin offering
sen~ice in Chula Vista.
Mayor Cox announced that Chula Vista was named a "Cool California Ciri~' by CoolClimate
Network, a division of UC Berkeley's Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory. Deputy
Mayor Bensoussan provided additional information about the award.
Z1. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Depuh~ Mayor Bensoussan announced the upcoming Harbor Fest.
At the request of Councilmember Bensoussan. there vas consensus of the Council to agendize
for Cih~ Council consideration at the next Council meeting the following two items: 1)
Endorsement of the second annual Chula Vista Po~i~~ow; and 2) Declaring September as Arts
Month and adopt it as Arts Month on an annual basis in perpetuity.
Councilmember Bensoussan sueeested the City Mana¢er consider investisatine hazdwaze to
allow the public to provide comments on Council items via the Internet.
Councilmember Aeuilaz: Request for consensus to agendize for City Council
consideration at the next Council meeting; a resolution addressed to Congress in support
of a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision of the Supreme
Court.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to agendize for
City Council consideration at a future Council meeting. a resolution addressed to Congress in
support of a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision of the Supreme
Coup.
Councilmember Salas expressed her appreciation to the Fire Department and its Foundation for
their efforts in hosting the pancake breakfast on Independence Dav.
At the request of Councilmembers Ramirez and Salas; there was consensus of the Council to add
an item to the next Council agenda to report on the recent mission to Irapuato that was sponsored
by the International Friendship Commission. Mayor Cox stated she would write a letter to the
International Friendship Commission chair and indicate the Council would like to know what
actions the Commission has planned or is plannine in order to pursue a sister ciri~ relationship
with Irapuato. y
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Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of the Council taking a position on the Citizens
United decision of the Supreme Coup. He also spoke in support of Depup~ Mayor Bensoussan's
request to investigate allowing citizens to provide comments via the Internet on Council items.
He expressed concern regazding issues related to homelessness.
City Attorney Googins provided an update on the food truck regulations. He also invited the
Council to the upcoming Northwest Civic Association's meeting at which he would be speaking.
ADJOURNMEI~tT
At 8:1> p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memon~ of Chula Vista employee Jack (JR)
Provencher and Chula Vista resident Gordy Shields. She also recognized the firefighters lost in
Arizona and acknowledged Chula Vista`s first responders.
Kerry K. Bi 1 w; Assi t City Clerk
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