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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,February 78,2014 2:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue,Building A
Chula vsta,CA 91910
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Regular Meetings o/ the Gty Council and the Public Financmg Authonty o/ the City of Chula Usta were
called to order at 2�02 p m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vsta, Califomia.
ROLL CALL:
Present DePuty MayorAguilar,Councilmember Bensoussan,Councilmember Ramirez,
Councilmember Salas and Mayor Cox
Deputy MayorAguilar arrived at 2:70 p.m. and Councilmember Bensoussan arrived af 2:17 p.m.
Also Present: City Manager Sandoval, City Attomey Googins, City Gerk Nonis, and Assisfant City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Director o/Library Waznis led the Pledge ofAl/egiance
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 14-0023 PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS OF LEAN
PROCESSES TO RE-THINK SPACE USE AT THE CHULA VISTA CIVIC
CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Director of Library Waznis, Library Digital Services Manager Sawina, and Senior Libranans Taylor and
Whatley p2sented infortnation on efficiency(LeanJ efforts at fhe Chula Vsta Public Lib2ry.
B. 14-0074 PRESENTATION BY ASSOCIATE PLANNER LYNNETTE
' TESSITORE-LOPEZ, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
ADVANCE PLANNING DIVISION, OF THE GREENBELT CENTENNIAL
TRAIL MARKER PROGRAM AND CENTENNIAL TRAIL MAP
Associate Planne� Tessifo�e-Lopez gave a p2sentation rega(ding lhe Greenbelt Cenlennial Trail MaAcer
Program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-14)
1. 14-0092 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 17, 2013.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
2. 14-0093 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Memorandum from Deputy Mayor Aguilar requesting an excused
absence from the January 28, 2014 City Council meeting
Recommended Action:Council excuse the absence.
3. 14-0061 ORDINANCE NO. 3304 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE
IMPROVEMENT AREAS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
14M (EASTERN URBAN CENTER/MILLENIA) (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance.
4. 13-0183 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-025 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY NO
478-01 THAT REFERS TO THE PARTICIPATION BY PRIVATE
DEVELOPERS IN THE FINANCING AND/OR INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPROPRIATING $16,358 TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013-2014 TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
5. 14-0027 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT
AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER,
WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84)
FOR THE F STREET PROMENADE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
CONSERVATION
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. 14-0035 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-027 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, THIRD
AVENUE/J STREET AND THIRD AVENUE/NAPLES STREET IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (TF382) FEDER.4L NO. HSIPL 5203(038)°
PROJECT TO T&M ELECTRIC, INC. DBA PERRY ELECTRIC IN THE
AMOUNT OF 5264,035
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
7. 14-0050 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-028 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF REGIONAL
GR.4NT APPLICATIONS FOR CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH
CHULA VISTA IS THE LEAD AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL
GRANT DOCUMENTS AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS FUNDED BY
CALRECYCLE REGIONAL GRANTS, FOR 'A PERIOD OF FIVE
YEARS, ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Reeommended Aetion: Council adopt the resolution.
8. 14-0057 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-029 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH VERIZON WIRELESS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AS MANY
AS 25 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY-OWNED AND
CONTROLLED PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO ALL NECESSARY
APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO
RENEW FOR AS MANY AS FOUR ADDITIONAL 5-YEAR TERMS AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
9. 14-0040 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-030 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING 5120,000 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING
SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR OPERATION
STONEGARDEN (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
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10. 14-0055 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-031 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $50,000 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO
THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG
ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
11. 14-0058 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-032 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $75,507 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2013/2014 POLICE GRANT FUND FOR REGIONAL REALIGNMENT
RESPONSE PROGRAMS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
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12. 14-0051 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-033 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA (A) AUTHORIZING THE TR,4NSFER OF �8,017,453
IN WIRELESS TELEPHONE USERS TAX (T.U.T.) REVENUES FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO THE T.U.T. COMMON FUNO AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE (B) APPROPRIATING
$3,789,234 IN THE T.U.T. COMMON FUND FOR EXPENSES
RELATED TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF
CARLA VILLA, ET. AL., V. CITY OF CHULA VISTA (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
13. 14-0056 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2013
Recommended Action: Council accept the report.
14. 14-0089 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-034 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $38,750 TO FUND THE LAW
OFFICE MANAGER POSITION IN THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 TO BE OFFSET
BY REVENUES FROM REIMBURSEMENTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
PROVIDED TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESULTING IN NO NET
FISCAL IMPACT(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
nCTION: q motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, to
approve stafPs recommendadons on the above Consent Calendar items,
headings read,text�raived.The motion carried by tl�e following vote:
� Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez,Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Hess, 2presenGng Intemational Association ol Fire Fighters, expressed lack of confidence in the
Fi(e department leadership. He requested professional mediafion services and the presence o/ fhe fire
chief. Ma}ror Cox stated the item would be 2/erred to City Manager Sandoval and requested fbat he
provide an update to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. 14-0052 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-035 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
Notice of the hea�ng was grven in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was he/d on the
date and no eaAier than the time specified in the notice.
Ma}ror Cox opened the pub/ic hea�ng. The�e being no members o/ the public who wished to speak,
Mayor Cox closed the publfc hearing.
In response to Councilmembers' questions, Treasury Manager Al/en provided addi[ional inforznation
2garding the accrual of fees on ceRain account types. Diiector of Finance Kacbadoonan sfated that
staB fime for managing the billing of t2sh and sewer is paid for via 2imbursement or fees and that the
funds are nof paid by the Citys general fund.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Bensoussan, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Aguilar, that this item be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
No: 0
A6sfain: 0
16. 14-0054 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED
LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-036 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
Notice of the heanng was given m accordance with legal requiremenfs, and the heanng was held on the
date and no earher than the 6me speafied in fhe notice
Mayor Cox opened fhe publ�c hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak,
Mayor Cox c/osed the public heanng
nC7ioN: A motion was made . by Councilmember Ramirez, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Aguilar, that this item be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez,Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION ITEMS
17. 13-0225 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE REFUNDING OF THE 2002
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO GENERATE DEBT SERVICE
SAVINGS TO BE SHARED BETWEEN THE GENERAL FUND AND
THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-037 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE
AND DELIVERY OF THE 2014 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION (POLICE FACILITY PROJECT), IN A PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-001 OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND
DELIVERY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 20�4 REFUNDING
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (POLICE FACILITY PROJECT),
IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 549,000,000 AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Diractor ol Finance Kachadoonan pmvided adddional infortnaGOn and background on the item
Raul Amezcua, ConsWtant, 2presenting De La Rosa and Company pmvided mformation regarding the
status o/ fhe current financial market, as well as anficipated savings the City would realize through
approval of the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember
Salas, that this item be adopted, heading read, te�ct waived. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez,Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manage� Sandoval reported he and the Port of San Diego would be making a presentation on the
Chula Vista Bayfront to potential investors in Dallas, Texas.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced a fund2ise� supporting the Mosaic Commumty Garden of Chula Vsfa on
February 18, 2014.
18. 14-0097 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MAX ZAKER TO THE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGTION: A motion was made by Mayor Coz, seconded by Councilmember Salas, to ratify
the appointrnent of Max Zaker to the Housing Advisory Commission. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Rami.ez announced Ihat Team Ca6fomia would be holding a mception on February 78,
2014.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced the Harbor Fest 2014 and encouraged individuals inte/ested in
wlunteenng tor the event fo confact he� o�ce. She also announced oppoRunities fo assist in fund2ising
tor a dog park in Chula �sta.
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Councdmember Salas thanked Councilmembers Ramirez and Bensoussan for theu mitrefive m
supporting community evenfs. She also spoke in support of requesting City Manager Sandoval to
prov�de an update on labor negobations at an upcoming meeting in closed session Mayor Cox
confirmed that her referral to the Gty Manager was to upda[e the Councd in closed session
19. 14-0086 COUNCILMEMBER RAMIREZ
Consideration of City support of the International Friendship Games to
be held at Mater Dei High School, June 7, 2014.
AcTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez, seconded by Mayor Cox, to
support an endorsement of the International Friendship Games to be held at
Mater Dei High School on June 7,2014.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Agmlar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Safas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss fhe ifems listed
below.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 3�74 p m The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 3:20 p.m.,
with al/members present.
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.
20. 14-0068 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956 9 (b)
One Case.
There is an ongoing disagreement that between the "Participating
Agencies" (including the City of Chula Vista), on the one hand, and the
City of San Diego and Padre Dam Municipal Water District, on the other
hand, over responsibility for reimbursing Padre Dam for its overpayment
of wastewater fees dating back to 1998 under the terms of the Master
Wastewater Disposal Agreement between the parties.
There was no reportable action
ADJOURNMENT
Af 4:10 p m, Mayor Cox adjoumed the meetmg to the Speaal C�ty Counal Meeting on February 25,
2014, at 6 00 p m, for the purpose o/the State of the City Address, in the Councd Chambers
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Kerry K. B ow, Assi t nt City Clerk
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