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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2014/09/09 City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday,September 9, 2014 2:00 PM Council Chambers _ 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula vsta,CA 91910 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meefing of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called fo order at 2:04 p m. in the Council Chambers, located m City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chu/a Vista, Califomia ROLL CALL: Present: Deputy Mayor Aguilar, Councilmember Bensoussan, Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Salas and Mayor Cox Councdmember Salas a/rived af 2:06 p.m. A/so Present C�ty Manager Halbert, City A[tomey Googins, City Clerk Noms, and Assistant City CIeAc Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE EMS Coordinator Scott led the Pledge ol Allegiance SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 14-0506 OATHS OF OFFICE Julio Fuentes and Gabriel Gutierrez, Planning Commission City Clerk Nonis administered lhe oath of office to Commissioner Fuentes, and Deputy Mayor Aguila� p2senfed him with a certificafe o/appointment Mr. Gutierrez was not present. B. 14-0481 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO KRISTINE WUNDER, CHULA VISTA'S 2014-2015 VETERAN OF THE YEAR Ifem 8 was continued to a future meeting. C. 14-0491 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE CHAIR GLENDA HOGG AND LONGTIME LITERACY VOLUNTEER TUTOR PAULA TSCHAUNER PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2014AS ADULT LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH IN CHULA VISTA Director of Ubrary Waznis and Literacy Volunteer Paula Tschauner provided infortnation regarding the Irteracy piogram. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it fo Di/ector of Library Waznis and Literacy program supporters. Jose Cruz, representing the San Diego Council on Literacy, congratulated the City and supporters on the lite2cy pmg2m. Cify o/Chvla Vsta Paga 1 City Council Meeting Minutes -Finai September 9,2014 D. 14-0513 PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF JAMES GARCIA, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH CHRIS SCOTT, EMS COORDINATOR Actmg Fire Chief Geenng introduced employee of the month, EMS Coordmafor Sco[t Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Mr Scott E. 14-0534 PRESENTATION OF TWO BEACON SPOTLIGHT AWARDS RECEIVED FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Cox announced that hvo Beacon SpoHight Awards had been received one /or the City's energy savings in municipal buildings and one for the San Diego Assoaa6on of Govemmenfs' (SANDAG) Energy Road Map CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 12) Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Deputy Mayor Aguilar and Councilmember Rami2z. 1. 14-0511 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 5, 12, and 14, 2014. Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes. 2. 14-0505 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter of resignation from Julio Fuentes, Safety Commission B. Letter of resignation from Gabe Gutierrez, Safety Commission Recommended Action: Council accept the resignations. 3. 14-0389 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 1.04.010, 2.66.310 AND 2.66.330 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO PARK RANGER TO ISSUE INFRACTION CITATIONS AND GENERAL UPDATES TO CHAPTER 2.66 (FIRST READING) Recommended Action:Council place the ordinance on first reading. 4. 14-0405 RESOLUTION NO 2014-168 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM MACY'S "HEART YOUR PARK" PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEMORIAL PARK AND $300 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT WINDING WALK PARK AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 PARK MAINTENANCE BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE SAID DONATED FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. Cify o/Chula Ysta Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 9,2014 5. 14-0426 RESOLUTION NO. 20'14-169 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CORPORATION (IEC) FOR TRAINING CIN STAFF ON REVISING AND EVALUATING THE HYDRAULIC MODEL USED IN THE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. 6. 14-0447 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-170 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS WITH FOUR, ONE-YEAR OPTIONS Recommended Action:Council adopt the resoWtion. 7. 14-0469 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 1-HOUR TIME LIMITED PARKING ZONE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF SILVAS STREET IN FRONT OF 2620 MAIN STREET (FIRST READING) Recommended Action:Council place the ordinance on first reading. Ilem 8 was removed trom the Consent Calendar. 9. 14-0492 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION CONTENT ON PALOMAR STREET BRIDGE OVER INTERSTATE 805 AND AMENDING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO ENSURE CITY MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION CONTENT Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution. 10. 14-0507 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF NATIONAL JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BID NUMBER 102811 TO PURCHASE VEHICLES FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. 11. 14-0508 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-174 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING S600,000 FROM AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR POLICE RADIOS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution. City o/C�ula Ysfa Page J City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 9,2014 12. 14-0510 RESOLUTION NO 2014-175 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/14 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. Approval of the Consent Calendar ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items, headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramuez, Salas and Coz No: 0 Abstain: 0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 8. 14-0474 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH WEBCOR BUILDERS AND TO INCORPORATE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ORANGE PARK (CIP PR316) LOCATED ON FOURTH AVENUE IN WESTERN CHULA VISTA Councdmember Ramiiez stated he would absfam from voting due to a potential propeRy-related conflict of interest He/ek the dais dunng discussion and vofing on fhe item The following members of the public spoke m support of the item -Matt Johnson, representing Webcor Bwlders -JeN Justus, representing Schmidt Design Group. Inc Assistant Direcfor of Publrc Wo/ks Quilantan and Buildmg Pro�ect Manager Day presented addihonal mformation about the pm�ect. ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember� Salas, that Resolution No. 2014-171 be adopted, heading read, [ext waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan,Salas and Cox No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Ramirez PUBLIC COMMENTS David Danc�q representing Crossroads ll, announced an upcoming concert by the Opus Prog�am on September 19, 2014 He also presented a donation to support the Sta�Aght Parade on behalf of Crossroads 1/ Kathleen Koh/er, Chula Vista resdent, expressed concem �egarding issues related to barking dogs m he�neighborhood. Cityo/Chula Vsfa Page/ � City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 9,2014 PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. 14-0460 CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED AND AMENDED PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OTAY LAND COMPANY, LLC AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH PLANNED COMMUNITY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED AND AMENDED PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OTAY LAND COMPANY, LLC AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE OTAY R.4NCH PLANNED COMMUNITY (FIRST READING) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requiremenfs, and fhe heanng was held on fhe date and no eaAier than the time specified in fhe notice. Ma}ror Cox opened the public heanng. The�e being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing ACT10N: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, that the above ordinance be placed on first reading, heading read, te�R waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez,Salas and Cox No: 0 Abstain: 0 14. 14-0494 CONSIDERATION OF A CITY-SPONSORED TECHNICAL CORRECTION AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT POLICY E6.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-176 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION AMENDMENT TO POLICY E6.4 OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT Nofice o/ the heanng was grven in accordance with legal requi2ments, and the heanng was held on the date and no eadier than the time specified in the notice. Planning Manager Batcnelder spoke regarding fhe�tem Mayor Cox opened fhe public hearing. There being no members oI the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, that ResoluUon No. 2014-176 be adopted, heading read, tert waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez,Salas and Cox No: 0 Abstain: 0 Ciry o7 ChWa Ysfa Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 9,2014 15. 14-0479 CONSIDERATION OF ALL WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND RATE ADJUSTMENT FORMULA FOR GENERAL SERVICE RATES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES AND THE MARKET ADJUSTMENT FORMULA FOR LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR TRASH, RECYCLING AND GREEN WASTE RATES RESOLUTION NO. 2014-177 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF THE MAJORITY PUBLIC PROTEST PROCESS FOR SOLID WASTE GENERAL SERVICE RATES AND APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD, BEGINNING IN 2014, PURSUANT TO THE APPROVED CONTRACT FORMULAS Nohce of the heanng was given in accordance wdh legal requirements, and the heanng was held on the date and no earlier[han the 6me speafied in the notice. Emi�onmental Services Prog2m Manager France presented informahon regarding the ifem. Mayor Cox opened the public heanng David Danciu, Chula Vista resident, spoke m support of allowing profests to be submitted by email. He also expressed concem regarding fhe proposed rete inc�ease. There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public heanng Cdy Clerk Norns reported fhat 26 wnften protesfs and one letterin support had been received ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember Bensoussan, that Resolution No. 2014-177 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 Deputy Gty Manager Bacon spoke regarding the 2075 U S World Games Special Olympics and fhe poss�bdity ol Chula Visfa partc�pahng as a host aty. MAYOR'S REPORTS 16. 14-0519 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF MARYANN HERNANDEZ TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, AND CHERYL PEREZ AND KRISTINE WUNDER TO THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salas, to ratify the above appointments.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox No: 0 Absfain: 0 Ciryo/Chula Vsfa Page6 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 9,2014 COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Aguilar expressed g�atitude to Crossroads II for ifs support of the S[adight Parade and announced that the parade would be held on Decembe�6, 2014 Councilmember Bensoussan thanked the Fire Departmen! for its effoRS in fundraising and 2ising awareness 7or b2ast cancer She announced an immigration /orum and health fair that would be held on September 20, 2014. She also announced South County Economic Developmenf Council's annual economic summit, which would be held on October 10, 2074. At the request of Councilmembe� Salas, there was consensus o/ the Council fo add an ifem to the next Council agenda to allow her to p2sent highlights ham the Chula Vista Train Festival held on September 6, 2074. Mayor Cox congratulated South Bay Community Services on the success of its recent fundraiser. Ma}ror Cox paid tnbute to Judge Manny Kugle�and Sam Kusaka. CLOSED SESSION 17. 14-0512 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) City of EI Centro, et al. v. David Lanier, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2014-00003824-CU-WM-CTL. Item 17 was not heard. ADJOURNMENT At 3:36 p.m., Mayor Cox adjoumed the meeting to a Special Gty Councd Meetmg on Sepfember ]1, 2014, at 4:00 p.m in the Executive Conference Room, and thence to the Regular City Council Meeting on September 23, 2014, at 2�00 p.m.,in the Council Chambers. i! Kerry K. i eiow, A istant City Clerk Crty ol C�uh Ysta Pege 7