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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,August 12, 2014 2:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
Special meetings of the Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
meeting jointly with the City Council ol the City o! Chula Vista were called to order at 2:06 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. located in City Hall, 276 FouRh Avenue, Chula Vista, Califomia.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Deputy Mayor Aguilar, Councilmember Bensoussan, Councilmember Ramirez,
Councilmember Salas and Mayor Cox
Also P2sent City Manager Ha16eR. City Attomey Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Assistant City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Intemational Fnendship Commission Chair Hecto�Vanegas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Cox announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would ieceive $50for
their attendance at this Housing Authority meeting, being held simultaneously with the City Council
meeting.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF TFiE DAY
A. 14-0478 OATH OF OFFICE
Nimpa Akana, International Friendship Commission
City Clerk Norris adminisfered the oath ol office to Commissioner Akana and Deputy Mayor Aguilar
presented her with a certificate of appointment.
B. 14-0477 PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY GLEN GOOGINS, OF
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH CHERYL PONDS, LEGAL ASSISTANT
Cify Attomey Googins introduced employee of the month, Cheryl Ponds-Poole. Mayor Cox read the
proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Ms. Ponds-Poole.
C. 14-0464 EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION HONORING STAFF WITH
MILESTONE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
City Manager Halbert introduced the employees being recognrzed for lheir milestone service
anniversanes.
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D. 14-0465 INTRODUCTION OF ODAWARA, JAPAN YOUTH AMBASSADORS
YUNA TANAKA, SHIMON YOKOYAMA, CHIKA YAMANAKA AND
EMIRI SUZUKI, PARTICIPANTS IN THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION'S EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH CHULA
VISTA; AND A PRESENTATION BY THE CHULA VISTA YOUTH
AMBASSADORS ALEXANDRA HERNANDEZ, JOSH MACARANAS,
T�FFANY PASCUA AND MELISSA SERRATO REGARDING THEIR
EXPERIENCE IN ODAWARA
Intemational Fnendship Commission Chair Vanegas introduced the Chula Vista - Odawara 2014 Youth
Exchange Program. Program participants from Odawara, Japan. Yuna Tanaka. Shimon Yokoyama,
Chika Yamanaka, and Emin Suzuki, and Youth Ambassadors from Chula Vista, Alexandre Hemandez,
Josh Macaranas, Tiffany Pascua, and Melissa Serrato �ntroduced themselves and thanked the Council
for the opportunity to participate in the program.
E. 14-0463 PRESENTATION BY THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION OF THE
2014 GAYLE MCCANDLISS ARTS AWARD WINNERS OF THE
RISING STAR AWARD TO BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
BENJAMIN BRANNEN AND HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
DULCE RUIZ
Cultural Arts Commissioners Moore, Gore, and Alonso provided information a6out the Gayle McCandbss
ARS Award and introduced Rising Star Award winners Dulce Ruiz and Ben�amin Brannen
F. 14-0457 UPDATE ON CITY NOW, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: LEAN AND CLEAN
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Management Analyst Block, Treasury Manager Allen, Director of Recreation McClure, and Construction
& Repair Manager Roberts gave a presentation on a recent custodial services process improvement
program.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 4)
Gty Attomey Googins stated that a revised Exhibit B to Item 2 had been distnbuted to the Councd.
1. 14-0482 ORDINANCE NO. 3318 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 3.44 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
FORMAL�ZE A RATE REDUCTION IN THE CITY'S TELEPHONE
USERS TAX ("TUT") FROM 5% TO 4.75%, TO CLARIFY THAT THE
TUT APPLIES TO WIRELESS TELEPHONE USAGE, AND TO ADD
STATE LAW VALIDATION PROVISIONS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
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2. 14-0453 A. ORDINANCE NO. 3319 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GRANTING A WASTE MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. (DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES OF
CHULA VISTA) ON THE TERMS PRESENTED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2024
WITH TWO OPTIONS TO EXTEND UNTIL JUNE 30, 2031 AND JUNE
30, 2039, RESPECTIVELY, SUBJECT TO THE CITY'S
DETERMINATION OF SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION) (This ordinance was introduced July 22,
2014)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-159 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED OTAY LANDFILL EXPANSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND OTAY LANDFILL, INC., AND AFFILIATES THEREOF
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommended Actlon: Council adopt the ordinance and resolution.
3. 14-0470 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-160 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE
ELECTED CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE ON JUNE 27, 2014 AT
$214,244 AND EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2, 2014 AT $184,610
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-161 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE �6,034 FOR SALARY INCREASES TO
BE OFFSET BY UNANTICIPATED REVENUES (4/S VOTE
REQUIRED)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-162 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2014-2015 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-163 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ELIMINATION OF 1.0
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, THE
ADDITION OF 1.0 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO THE
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, SETTING THE DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER ANNUAL SALARY AT 5202,980, AND AMENDING THE
BUDGET ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
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4. 14-0480 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-164 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION SEIU-LOCAL 221 (CVEA/ SEIU), MID-MANAGERS/
PROFESSIONAL/ SEIU LOCAL 221 (MM/ PROF/ SEIU), AND
WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (WCE) BARGAINING UNITS
RELATED TO SALARY ADJUSTMENTS (PROVIDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MOU SALARY ADJUSTMENT REOPENERS);
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND10R MOU REVISIONS AS MAY BE
REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-165 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED
COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES TO REFLECT A 2% SALARY INCREASE
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-166 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/15
BUDGET TO ACCOUNT FOR THE PROPOSED SALARY INCREASES
FOR CVEA/SEIU, MM/PROF/SEIU, WCE, AND UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES (EXECUTIVES, SENIOR MANAGERS, MID MANAGERS,
PROFESSIONALS, CONFIDENTIAL, AND UNCLASSIFIED HOURLY
CLASSIFICATtONS) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-005 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 PERSONNEL
SERVICES BUDGET OF THE CV HOUSING AUTHORITY FUND TO
ACCOUNT FOR SALARY INCREASES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt resolutions A, B, and C, Authoriry adopt
resolution D.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salas, to
approve staff's recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items,
headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the 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
There were none. �
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BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5. 14-0450 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE
DISTRICTING COMMISSION MEMBERS, PURSUANT TO CHARTER
SECTION 300.S.D.
Assistant City Attomey Maland presented in(ormation on the item. She and City Atlomey Googins
answered Council questions regarding the selection o/Districting Commission members.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember
Salas, that Resolution No. 2014167 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
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
6. 14-0487 A. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
STUDENTS TO THE YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL:
Kyle McLellan, Bonita High School - 10th grade
Karen Quezada, High Tech High Chula Vista - 12th grade
Eric Rodriguez, Mater Dei High School - 11th grade
Carlos Soto, Chula Usta High School - 12th grade
Elena Hoffman, High Tech High Point Loma - 11th grade
B. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF SALLY BOUCREE TO THE
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COIVIMISSION
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, to
retify the appointments of [he above students to the Youth Action Council. The
motion carried by the tollowing vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, to
2tify the appointment of Sally Boucree to the International Friendship
Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0 .
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7. 14-0489 Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to work with staff to write and
submit to the City Clerk direct arguments in favor of, and rebuttal
arguments to any arguments against, the measures placed on the
November 4, 2014 ballot by the City Council 1) Amending Chula Vista
Charter Sections 1009 (Regarding Public Works Contracting), and 1010
and 1011 (Regarding City Contracting Generally); and 2) Amending
Chula Vista Charter Section 303 Related to Filling Council Vacancies.
(Placed on the agenda by the City Attorney and City Clerk)
In response to a question from Councilmember Salas, City Attomey 600gins stated that there would not
be a legal conFlict d multiple members o/ the Council participated in writing the arguments related to the
ballot measures.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Bensoussan, seconded by
Councilmember Salas, to authorize the Mayor to work with staff to write and
submit to the City Clerk direct arguments in favor of, and rebuttal arguments to
any arguments against, the measures placed on the November 4, 2014 ballot by
the Ciry Council t) Amending Chula Vista Charter Sections 1009(Regarding
Public Works Contracting), and 1010 and 1011 (Regarding City Contracting
Generally); and 2) Amending Chula VisW Charter Section 303 Related to Filling
Council Vacancies. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Aguila� provided an update on her work with Councilmember Ramirez on 2instituting the
annual Starlrght holiday parade.
Councrlmember Bensoussan announced the HarborFest event on August 16, 2014 and stated the2
would be meetings for volunteers on August 14 and 15, 2014.
Councilmember Ramirez thanked City Manager Halbert for his supporf o1 large community events, such
as the Starfight parade. He also 2quested City Manager Halbert consider a futu2 Council workshop on
issues related to homelessness in the City.
Councilmember Ramirez provided an update on the elforts of the Yes We Can community group to
address alcohol-2lated issues at the Sleeptrain Amphitheate� and suggested a tasMorce comprised of
sta(f from the Police Department be assigned fo woAc with the group. He also spoke in suppoR of public
outreach and education on the City's social host ordinance.
Councilmember Ramirez also provided a report on his August public office hours on the topic of the
future of the Olympic Training Center operafions.
Mayor Cox provided an update of the tasMorce, comprised o! herself and Deputy Mayor Aguilar, which
had worked wrth the Yes We Can community group to add2ss concems 2garding alcohol-related
issues.
City Attomey Googins spoke regarding the Districting Commission members.
Councilmember Salas acknowledged the work of Councilmember Bensoussan on HarborFesf and her
support o/ local theater groups. She also announced the upcoming Train Fest on August 30, 2074.
Councilmember Salas also provided an update on the work of the wate�taskfo�ce.
Mayor Cox paid tribute to Dorothy 'Dottie"Helm.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed
below.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 3�35 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 3:40 p.m..
with all members present.
CLOSED SESStON
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and
records of action taken during Ciosed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
8. 14-0483 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
Name of case: In the matter of Ruth Marie West, San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2012-151012-PR-PW-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action.
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9. 14-0484 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c )
One Case
ACTION: Reportable action pending.
10. 14-0486 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
Name of case: Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Chula Vista v. Rohr, Inc., et al , San Diego Superior Court, Case
N o. 37-2013-00077440-C U-TT-CT L.
ACTION: The City Council voted 5-0 to approve an interim settlement agreement for
reimbursement of successor agency costs. A copy of the agreement is available
upon request.
ADJOURNMENT
At 425 p m., Mayor Cox adjoumed the meeting.
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Kerry MC. Bigel , Assistant City Clerk
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