HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2013/09/17 MII�TUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITI' COUI�'CIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 17, 2013 2:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Cin� Council of the Cit�� of Chula Vista H�as called to order at 2:09 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. located in Cin- Hall. 276 Fourth A��enue. Chula Vista. Califomia.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aeuilar. Bensoussan. Ramirez. Salas and Ma��or
Cox �
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESE\'T: Cit�� Manaeer Sandoval. Citv Attome�� Gooains. Citv Clerk
Norris. and Assistant Ciri� Clerk Bieelo�i� �
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILEI�'CE
Couniy Supemisor Gree Cox led the Pledge of Alleeiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• OATHS OF OFFICE
Amv Maeness and Ken Smith. Mobilehome Rent Re��ie�i� Commission
Cin� Clerk I�'oms administered the oath of office to Commissioner Smith. n4s. n4aeness H�as not
present. �
• PRESENTATION B1' Ii�'TERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION CHAIR
HECTOR VAi\TEGAS Ai\TD COMMISSIOI�'ER JAMES CLARF: REGARDIi�'G
CHULA VISTA'S NEVJEST SISTER CITY IRAPUATO. n4EXIC0
International Friendship Commission (IFC) Chair Vanegas and Commissioner Clark made a
presentation on a recent trip to Irapuato, Mesico that members of the IFC, along with
Councilmembers Ramirez and Salas.
• PRESEI�'TATION BY SOUTH BAY COA4n4Ui�'ITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR KATHY LEh4B0 AI�'D YOUTH & FAMILY DEVELOPMEI�'T
DEPARTMEIvT DIRECTOR MAURICIO TORRE REGARDII�rG THE CHULA
VISTA PROn41SE NEIGHBORHOODS AND REPORT OF THE TO«'i�' HALL AND
CELEBRATIO\' WITH U.S. SECRETARY ARNE DUI�TCAN
Kathv Lembo, representing South Ba}� Communin� Sen�ices: made a presentation on the Chula
Vista Promise Neiehborhoods prooram.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar by staf£ The remainder of the Consent
Calendar was heard following Item 6.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA SUPPORTING THE LIV� WELL, SAN DIEGO (LWSD!) TEN-YEAR
INITIATNE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS IN THE REGION OF
THE CO[JNTY OF SAN DIEGO (Director of Recreation and Director of Development
Services)
Director of Recreation McClure and San Diego County Supemisor Greg Cox presented
information on the Live Well, San Diego initiative. Supervisor Cos presented the City with a
prodamation proclaiming September 17, 2013 as City of Chula Vista Live Well, San Diego Day.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2013-190, heading read, test waived.
Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: � —Aguilar, Bensoussan; Ramirez, Salas, and Cox
No: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-10)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 6, 2013.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 3277 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING SCHEDULE
III (PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES) AND SCHEDULE IV (PARK]NG
PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS) OF THE REGISTERS MAINTAINED IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO SPECIFY PARKING DESIGNATIONS
THROUGHOUT THE EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-18� OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTI7`'G BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE TENNIS
COURT/PARK RENOVATION OF EUCALYPTUS PARK (PR317) TO PAL
GENERAL ENGINGERING, INC IN THE AMOiJNT OF $220,687.�2 (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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4. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-186 OF THE CITI' COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVIi�'G A THREE-PARTY AGREEn4ENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA. SLF IV/I�4CMILLIN MILLENIA N. LLC AND SCHMIDT DESIGI�'
GROUP. INC. FOR PARK DESIGN SERVICES FOR MILLENIA PARK P-1
(\'ORTHEASTERI�' PARK) AI�'D AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEn4EI�'T (Director of De��elopment Services)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. A. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-187 OF THE CITI' COUt`'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVIi�'G A GRANT OF EASEMENTS. LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMEI�'T BETWEEI�' OTAY RAI�'CH VILLAGE II SUN 6/8 LLC. AND THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 NORTH R-8A (CHULA
VISTA TRACT I�TO. ll-0�) (Director of De��elopment Sen�ices)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-188 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVII`'G A GRANT OF EASEMENTS. LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMEI�'T BETWEEN SUNRISE CORTA BELLA. LLC, AND THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 NORTH R-8B (CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. I 1-0�) (Director of De��elopment Services)
C. RESOLUTION I�TO. 20li-189 OF THE CITY COUt�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS. LICEI�'SE AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEI`' SiNRISE CORTA BELLA. LLC. AND THE CI7Y OF
CHULA VISTA FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 NORTH R-9B (CHULA VISTA
TRACT I�TO. 11-0�) (Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
6. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-191 OF THE CITY COUi�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AA'ARDIIvG A PURCHASE AGREEMENT TOTALiNG $334.6�9 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMBINATION SE���ER CLEANII�G TRUCK TO
PLUMBER'S DEPOT Ii�C.. IN ACCORDANCE �i'ITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF CITl' OF VENTURA BID NUMBER B-1300001�3 AND
PURCHASE ORDER NUn4BER 100002»3. AND AUTHORIZII�'G THE
AMEI�TDME\iT OF THE SE��'ER SERVICE RE\'ENUE FUI�'D BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEr1R 2013/2014 TO APPROPRIATE 524,6�9 (4/� \'OTE REQU[RED)
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTIO\ \'O. 20li-192 OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA SUPPORTING DEVELOPMEI�'T OF A LONG-RANGE REGIONAL V1'ATER
REUSE PLAN AND SECONDARI' EQUIVALENCY BY THE METRO
V�'ASTE�4'ATER JPA/METRO COA4A4ISSION FOR THE PO1NT L01�4A
WASTEVdATER TREATA4E\iT PLAI�tT (Director of Public �1'orks)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEP"I'ING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
"PAVEMENT MINOR REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 CHIP SEAL
(STL388)" PROJECT TO TC CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,205.967, REDUCING THG STL39� CIP BUDGET BY $142.565 IN PROPOSITION
1B FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING THE EQUIVALENT AMOUNT TO STL388;
WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY N0. 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED
$180,89�.0� (4/� VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTIOt�' NO. 20li-194 OF THE C[TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $58,700 TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS
FUND AND TRANSFERRING $34.000 FROM THE PERSONNEL SERVICES
CATEGORY TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CATEGORY OF THE FEDERAL
GRANTS FUND FOR THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF POLICE AND FIRE
FIRST RESPONDER PERSONNEL (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Fire Chie�
Staff recommendation: Council adopt thc resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff s recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 5 and 7 through 10, headings read, text �vaived. Deputy
Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 —Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas, and Cox
No: 0
ITEMS REMOV�D FROM CONSGNT CALENDAR
Item 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar and �vas heard prior to the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION OF "CERRITORY TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (YRLSERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT)
(Director of Development Sen�ices)
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Cit�� Clerk I�'orris stated that the notice of the hearine ti�as ai��en in the form and manner as
required b}� law. The hearing �aas held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the
notice.
A4a}or Cos opened the public hearine. There beine no members of the public who ���ished to
speal:. Ma}�or Cox closed the public hearine.
City Clerk Noms stated that no ���ritten protests had been recei��ed.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-19� OF THE CITY COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACTII�'G AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUI�'ITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTEt�'ANCE DISTRICT),
MAKII�TG CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZ[I�'G
SUBn41TTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF CERTAN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANiVEXED TO
COMMUI�'ITY FACILIT[ES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE
A4AII`'TENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEA9ENT AREA "C" THERETO
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez mo��ed to adopt Resolution No. 2013-19� headine read;
test �vaived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion. and it carried bv the
fo1loN�ine vote:
Yes: � — Aeuilar. Bensoussan. Ramirez. Sa1as. and Cox
\io: 0 `
Cin� Clerk Norris opened the ballot and dedazed the item passed. Assistant City Clerk Bieelo�ti�
confirmed the cam=ass. y
B. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-196 OF THE C[TY CO[JI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACTIi�'G N ITS CAPAC[TY AS THE LEGISLATNE BODY
OF COA4MUI`'ITl' FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE
MAII�'TEI�'ANCE DISTRICT); DECLARII�'G THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION II�' THAT TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS COMMUI�'ITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT),
IMPRO\'EMENT AREA "C." ANNEXATION NO. 8. AND ADDII�'G SUCH
TERRITORY TO SUCH [I�4PROVEA4ENT AREA
ACTIOI�': Councilmember Aeuilar mo��ed to adopt Resolution I�'o. 20li-196 heading read,
text �vai��ed. Mavor Cos seconded the motion. and it carried bti� the follo�i�ins
vote: �
Yes: � —Aguilar, Bensoussan. Ramirez, Salas, and Cox
No: 0
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ACTION ITEMS
12. PRESENTATION OF THE CHULA VISTA BUSIN�SS CLUSTER ANALYSIS
(Director of Economic Development)
Director of Economic Development Meacham, Principal Economic Development Specialist
Ruiz, and Audrey Ta}�lor; President, Chabin Concepts, made a presentation on the Chula Vista
Business Cluster Analysis and requested input from the Council.
Councilmembers commended staff and Ms. Taylor on the comprehensive report and pro�ided
feedback on the report.
Councilmember Salas:
• Discussed the challenges with allowing conditional use permits and requested the issue
be fuRher investigated
• E�pressed support for increasing the City's labor force to allow residents to work in the
community
• Spoke in support of encouraging and attracting clean tech businesses
• Requested more information on information technology, including the need for the City
to be wired for fiber optics to provide the capacity for information transfer and to allo�v
citizen access to wi-ti
• Suggested collecting immediate Fecdback from businesses on interactions with the City
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan:
• Spoke in support of taking the steps needed to ensure long-term success of the project
• Expressed support for marketing within the region to draw businesses to the City
Councilmember Aguilar:
• Suggested addressing the false, negative perception of Chula Vista
• Requested additional information about the fiscal impacts of potential program options
and suggested de��ising a method to periodically evaluate the programs implemented
• Requested an evaluation of the regional organizations the City currently belongs or could
join
• Spoke in support of impro��ing the relationship and outreach with Southwestem College;
Ms. Taylor replied that South�vestern College had been working closely with staff and
�+�ould continue ro de��elop the partnership
• Requested an update on the planned survey to determine the perceptions of Chula Vista,
including who ���ould be surveyed
• Requested that data and documentation on the workforce and sites
• Asked that the developer impact fees be reviewed as paR of the program
Councilmember Ramirez:
• Stated the City needed better tools to bolster the long-term objective
• Spoke in support of allocating funding to support the program
• SuppoRed Councilmember Salas' suggestion to implement broadband in the Cit}�
Mayor Cox stated a specific and attainable plan would allow people to focus on the long-term
goals of the program. She stated a comprehensive approach with staff and Councilmembers
promoting the programs was necessary for the success of economic development.
City Manager Sandoval provided additional information on conditional use permits and shovel-
ready locations. He reported that staff anticipated presenting a comprehensive follow-up report
in January 2014.
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OTHER BUSINESS
li. CITY MANAGER`S REPORTS
Cit}� Manaser Sandoval stated that the meetine of September 24. 2013 N�ould be cancelled. He
stated he �3�ould provide the Councii ��ith a status of all Council referrals.
Ciri- Manager Sandoval recognized the Fire and Police departments for their ���ork in the
emergency manaeement and communitv policing areas, respectivel��. He stated that the Fire
department would be receiving erant funds from FEMA for the Cin�'s emergenc}� prepazedness
proeram and that the Police department ���ould be recei��ine fundine to direct towards communitv
policine and domestic violence.
14. MAYOR`S REPORTS
Mavor Co� commended South�vestem Colleee for its award-���innine ne���spaper. She reported
on her recent visit to its student veteran's center.
1�. COITiVCILn4EA4BERS` COn4A4ENTS
Depum Mayor Bensoussan announced South���estern Colleee's exhibition of art by former
combat ��eterans. She announced that the Harbor Fest ti�ould be held on September 21, 2013.
Councilmember Ramirez commended Libran staff for their proeram pro��idine assistance �vith
college applications; alone ���ith their other ��arious programs. He spoke reeardine homelessness
issues near the south Chula Vista library and sugeested a comprehensive approach to address the
issues.
Councilmember Aguilaz announced Gossroads II`s eeneral meetine on September 26; 2013;
�ti�hich would indude a performance by the San Diego Youth S�•mphon}� Opus. She also reported
on South Ba�� Alliance's South Bav Art Show.
Councilmember Salas reco2nized Michael Lamont for oreanizine the South Ba�� Alliance`s
sho���. She also spoke in support of Councilmember Ramirez`s comments related to
homelessness at the south Chula Vista Librar��.
At the request of Councilmember Salas. there �i�as consensus of a majority of the Council to set
the public discussion on the South Bav substation as time certain for �:00 p.m. for the meeting of
October l. 2013.
ADJOURi\iMENT
At �:08 p.m.; Ma}�or Cox adjourned the meetine to a Special Cit�� Council Meetine on September
2�, 2013, at �:00 p.m.; and then to the Regular Cit}� Council A4eeting on October l, 2013, at 2:00
p.m.
Kem K. i elow. A s ant Cit�� lerk
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