HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2013/09/10 Special HA MII�TUTES OF A REGULAR MEETII�'G OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL
AND A SPECIAL MEETII�'G OF THE HOUSI2�'G AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 10, 2013 _ 2:00 p.m.
A Rewlaz Meetina of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Housine Authoritv 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
PRESEI�'T: Councilmembers Aguilar (arrived at 2:0� p.m.), Bensoussan,
Ramirez. Salas and Mati�or Cos
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Cit}� Manaeer Halbert, Citv Attomey Gooeins, Cit��
Clerk Noms. and Assistant Cin� Clerk Bieelo�ti�
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AI�'D MOMENT OF SILENCE
Robert Baile�� led the Pledee of Alle¢iance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• PRESENTATIOI�' OF A PROCLAMATION TO ROBERT "BOB" L. BAILEY.
CHIJLA VISTA`S 20li-2014 VETERAN OF THE YEAR
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented it to Mr. Baile�-.
• PRESENTAT]ON Bl' SAI�' DIEGO ASSOCIATIOI�' OF GOVERIVMENTS
(SANDAG) ASSOCIATE RESEARCH .A�\'ALYST KIRBY BRADY REGARDII�rG
SANDAG'S 20�0 REGIONAL GROVdTH FORECAST. THE FIRST STEP Ii�'
DEVELOPII�rG THE 20�0 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Kirby Brady, representing SANDAG, presented the 20�0 ReQional GroHth Forecast.
• PRESENTATION OF I\'FORI�4ATION BY SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERI�'MENTS (SANDAG) PRINCIPAL EI�rGII�'EER BRUCE SCHMITH
REGARDII�'G THE BLUE LI\'E TROLLEY REI�'EWAL PROJECT
Bruce Schmith, representing SAI�TDAG; presented information regardine the Blue Line Trolle}�
rene���al project.
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� INTRODUCTION BY SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACADEMIC & CULTURAL EVENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR LILIA MEZA OF
EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM SPAIN HOSTED BY OTAY RANCH AND
OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOLS
Lilia Meza, representing Sweetwater Union High School District, provided information on the
exchange student program hosted by Ota}� Ranch and Olympian High Schools.
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 �vith the City
Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ofAugust 1, 2013.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
Z. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilar requesting an excused absence from the
August 13, 2013 City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council escuse the absence.
B. Letter of resi�nation from Angela Riggs, Board of Library Trustees.
Recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
C. Letter of resignation from John Liken, Safety Commission.
Recommendation: Council accept the resignation.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 327� OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD FISCAL AGENT
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED) (Police Chiefl
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 3276 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MiJNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.52.040(B) TO ADJUST THL CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES TO $I,O50.00
FOR ANY ELECTION HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2014 (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTIOI�T) (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-17� OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL OF THE CITI' OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTII�rG GRANT FLTNDS II�' THE AMOITNT OF $250.000 U1�TDER THE
RUBBERIZED PAVEn4ENT GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT
OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE). AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 20li/2014 CIP BUDGET BI' APPROPRIATII�'G SAID GRANT
FLTI�'DS TO EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STL397 "PAVEA4EI�'T
n4II�'OR REIIABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 20li/2014". A1�'D AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC V10tZt:S OR HIS DESIGNEE THE POWER TO EXECUTE
Ii�' THE I�'AME OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS.
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO APPLICATIONS. AGREEME\'TS.
AMENDMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMEI�TTS (4/� VOTE REQUIRED)
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-176 OF THE CITY COUIVCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A TENNIS COURT REPAIR GRAI�IT APPLICATION TO THE
GREATER Sr1N DIEGO CITY TENNIS COUNCIL FOR THE REPAIR OF TENI�'IS
COURTS AT EL RANCHO DEL REY PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT THE GRAI�'T IF AWARDED
AND EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTSI�'ECESSARY TO SECURE THE
GRANT FUI�TDS (Director of Public V�'orks)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-177 OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REJECTNG BIDS FOR THE "SEWER REIIABILITATION PROGRAI�4
FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (SW271)" AND DIRECTII�'G
STAFF TO READVERTISE THE PROJECT (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISII�iG SCHEDULE III
(PARK.[NG PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES) AND SCHEDULE N (PARKING
PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS) OF THE REGISTERS A4AINTAINED II�'
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY EI�'GINEER TO SPECIFY PARKING DESIGNATIOI�'S
THROUGHOUT THE EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER (FIRST READING) (Director
of Public ��'orks)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
9. RESOLUTIOI�' NO. 2013-178 OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEA4ENT BETA'EEN CENTER FOR SOCIAL ADVOCACY OF SAI�'
DIEGO COUNTY AT�TD THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE PROVISION OF
FAIR HOUSING AND TENANT-LAI�'DLORD DISPUTE SERVICES AI�'D
AUTHORIZII`'G THE PURCHASING AGEI�'T TO E�ECUTE THREE ONE-YEAR
OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMEI`'T (Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-179 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) AUTI-IORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND NECESSARY AMENDMENTS, AS NEEDED;
FOR CONSULTiNG SERVICES BETWEEN COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS
REALTY AND LENDING AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO ADMINISTER
THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; (2) AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE FOUR ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO
EXTEND THE AGR�EMENT; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND AMEND
ANY AND ALL FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM DOCUMENTS (Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-180 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TI-IE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
HOMEFED CORPORATION FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
UNIVERSITY PARK AND INNOVATION DISTRICT (Assistant City Mana�er)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-181 OF TI-3E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
V1STA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THAT
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2
(PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), IMPROVEMENT AREA C,
ANNEXATION NO. 7, AND ADDING SUCH TERRITORY TO SUCH
IMPROVEMENT AREA (Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
li. RESOLUI'ION NO. 2013-182 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, BURKETT AND WONG ENGINEERS, AND SSBT LCRE V, LLC
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO PREPARATION OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES FINANCING PLANS AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGES THREE NORTH / PORTION
OF FOUR, EIGHT EAST AND TEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS. AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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14. RESOLUTION I�iO. 20li-183 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AI�4ENDING THE FISCAL 1'EAR 20li/2014 AUTHORIZED POSITIOI�'
COUNT FOR THE RECREATIOI�' DEPARTMENT TO ELIMII�'ATE ONE
RECREATION SUPERVISOR II AND ADD ONE RECREATION SUPERVISOR III
(Director of Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
1�. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-184 OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL OF THE CITP OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING MEMORANDUMS OF UI�'DERSTANDII�TG BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHiJLA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
SEIU-LOCAL 221 (CVEA/SEIU) AI�'D WESTERI�' COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS
(WCE) BARGAINING UI�,'ITS RELATED TO COMPENSATIOI�t AND OTHER
CONDITIOI�'S OF EMPLOYA4EI`�T AND APPROPRIATIi`'G FUI�'DS
ACCORDINGLY (4/� VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Human Resources)
B. RESOLUTION I�'O. 2013-0�8 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHOWTY
APPROPRIATII�'G FUNDS FOR COST INCREASES RELATED TO THE
MEMORAI�'DUMS OF UI�'DERSTAI�'DII�'G BETR'EEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SEN-LOCAL 221
(4/� VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: CounciUAuthorih� adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mavor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and of�ered Consent
Calendaz Items 1 through ]�, headings read, te�t ���aieed. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried bv the folloti�ing ��ote:
Yes: � —Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas, and Cos
I�'o: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There ti�ere none.
PUBLIC COMMEI�'TS
The follo���ing members of the public expressed concem regarding alcohol-related issues in and
around the Sleep Train Amphitheatre parking azeas:
• Theresa Acerro, representing the South���est Chula Vista Ci��ic Association
• Yadira Solis-Marroquin, representing the "Yes, We Can ' Communih� Group
• Evelyn Griger, representine the "Yes; �'e Can" Community Group
Mavor Co� stated that the issue ��=ould be referred to staff.
OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There ��=ere none.
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17. MAYOR'S REPORTS
ACTION: Mayor Cos moved to ratifi� the appointments of Ken Smith, ex-officio Tenant
Representative, and Amy Magness, ex-officio Park Representative, to the
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: � —Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas, and Cox
No: 0
18. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Ma}�or Bensoussan announced the Chula Vista Harbor Fest to be held on September 21,
2013.
Councilmember Ramirez reported on his public office hours held on September 9, 20li, on the
topic of issues related to homelessness.
Councilmember Aguilar announced South Bay Alliance's South Bay Pride Art and Music
Festival to be held on September 14, 2013.
Councilmember Aguilar: Request for Council consensus to place a public discussion
item on the October 1 st Council agenda on the subject of SDG&E's proposed South Bay
substation, to include a status report on the 2004 MOU between the City and SDG&E.
The following members of the public spoke in support of holding a public discussion of the
proposed South Bay substation and spoke in opposition to the currently planned above-ground
substation:
• David Danciu, Chula Vista resident
• Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident
• John Moot, representing Inland Industries
• Joan Burg
• Steve Padilla. Chula Vista resident
• Dr. Steve Neudecker. Bonita/Chula Vista resident
• Claire Pratt, Chula Vista resident
Anthony Montah�o submitted ���ritten documentation in support of staff s recommendation;
however, he was not present to speak.
City Attorney Googins supported scheduling a public discussion of the item. He stated the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) would consider the item on September 19, 2013.
Councilmember Salas spoke in support of Councilmember Aguilar's request and requested
information on the use and collection of the `'20A" funds far the project.
Councilmember Ramirez moved to place an item on the Council agenda for September 17, 2013
to hold a public discussion on the subject of SDG&E's proposed South Bay substation, to
include a status report on the 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and
SDG&E. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion. No action was taken on this motion.
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Cih� Attomey Gooeins recommended that. if the Council anticipated it may change its direction
to the CPUC; the Council tentativel}� aeendize its public discussion for the meeting of September
17. 2013, prior to the CPUC meeting. He stated that staff could request the CPUC postpone iu
discussion. but that the CPUC �+�as not bound to abide b�� the request.
Ma��or Cox spoke in opposition to petitioning the CPUC to postpone its discussion.
Ma��or Cox made a substitute motion to hold the public discussion on October l. 20li. Deputy
A4a��or Bensoussan seconded the motion.
Councilmember Salas made a substitute motion to hold the public discussion on October 1, �vith
a request to the CPUC to delay its discussion of the South Ba}� substation to a later date.
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion. The motion ���as �rithdra���n b�� Councilmembers
Ramirez and Salas.
Depun� A4a��or Bensoussan spoke in opposition to petitioning the CPUC to postpone its
discussion of the issue.
ACTIOI�': The Council ��oted on the substitute motion made bv Mavor Coz and seconded bv
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan to hold the public discussion on October 1, 2013, and
it carried bv the followine vote:
Yes: 3 — Bensoussan. Salas. and Cox
No: 2 — Aguilar and Ramirez
Councilmember Salas mo��ed to direct staff to request the CPUC to delay its discussion of the
South Bav substation to follo�v the Citv Council`s discussion on October 1. The motion died for
lack of a second.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to tentativel}� agendize the public discussion of
the substation for September 17, 2013, conditioned on staff mal:in� a request of
the CPUC to delati� its discussion to afrer October 1. Should the CPUC grant the
request to discuss the item at a later date. then the Council ���ould instead hold the
public discussion on October 1, 20li. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion,
and it carried by the follo�ving ��ote:
Yes: 4 —Aguilar, Bensoussan. Ramirez, and Salas
No: 1 — Cox
Assistant City A4anaeer Halbert s[ated he planned to respond to the questions Councilmember
AQuilar submitted in�a �i�ritten document, as ���ell as Councilmember Salas' question reearding
the collection and use of the '`20A' funds for the project. �
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Councilmember Salas announced that she and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan would be holding a
conversation at the REP Theater on the topic of the future of art in Chula Vis1a, followed by
Chula Vista night at the REP on September ]3, 2013.
CLOSED SESSION
Pwsuanr ro Resol:�iion No. 13706 and Cow�cil Policy AJO. 3-16-03. Of�iciul A�i��ules und rerords
of uclion tuken dtn�irrg Closed Sessions are maintairzed by Ihe Cr�y A�torney.
Mavor Coa announced that the Council �vould com�ene in closed session to discuss the items
listed below.
At 5:10 p.m., the Council convened in closed session.
19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXI5TING 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
37-ZO12-0007491�-CU-PO-SC
AD.IOURNMENT
At 5:20 p.m., Mayor Cox adjoumed the meeting to the nest Regular City Council Meeting on
Septembcr 17, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. gelow, �stant City Clerk
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