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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,September 23,2014 2:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Ysta,CA 91910
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meef�ng of the Cify Council o/ the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 2:03 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 FouRh Avenue, Chula Vista, Caldomia.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Deputy Mayor Aguilar, Councilmember Bensoussan, Councilmember Ramirez,
Councilmember Salas and Mayor Cox
Councilmember Bensoussan anived at 2:04 p.m and Counalmember Rami2z arrived at 2:21 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Rebred Police Agenf Martin Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 14-0545 OATHS OF OFFICE
Michael Lengyel, Growth Management Oversight Commission
Cheryi Perez and Kristine Wunder, Veterans Advisory Commission
City Clerk Norris administe2d fhe oaths o/ o�ce to Commissioners Lengyel, Perez, and Wunder, and
Deputy Mayor Aguilar p25ented them with certificafes of appointment.
B. 14-0481 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO KRISTINE WUNDER,
CHULA VISTA'S 2014-2015 VETERAN OF THE YEAR
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan p2sented it to Ms. Wunder.
C. 14-0490 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA POLICE
DEPARTMENT AGENT MARTIN BRADY ON 31 YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Chief Bejarano mtroduced reti2d Police Agent Brady. Mayor Cox read the proclamafion and
Counci/member Salas p2sented it to Mr. Brady
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D. 14-0509 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO REACH OUT AND READ
SAN DIEGO PROJECT DIRECTOR TARA MILBRAND, MSW, CHULA
VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DR.
FRANCISCO ESCOBEDO, CVESD STUDENT PLACEMENT
MANAGER LISA BUTLER AND SWEETWATER UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTENDANCE COORDINATOR JOSE SANCHEZ,
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2014AS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
MONTH IN CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it fo Ms. Milbrand, Dr.
Escobedo, Ms Butler, and Mr Sanchez.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 14)
1. 14-0549 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 9, and 11, 2014.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
Item 2 was removed from fhe Consent Calendar �
3. 14-0542 ORDINANCE NO. 3320 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. 14-0543 ORDINANCE NO 3321 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 RANCH PLANNED COMMUNITY
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
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5. 14-0515 ORDINANCE NO 3258 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.24.040 (BARKING
DOGS) TO BETTER ADDRESS AND MORE EFFICIENTLY RESOLVE
THE BARKING DOG COMPLAINT AND ENFORCEMENT PROCESS,
REMOVING SECTION 6.24.050, DISTURBING THE PEACE
PROHIBITED, AND REMOVING SECTION 6.24.060, NUISANCE
(REVISED SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
The first reading of this ordinance was unanimously passed by the City
Council on March 5, 2013, which included amending one section of the
Chula Vista Municipal Code and removing sections 624 050 and
6.24.060. At the second reading and adoption on March 19, 2013, only
the amended section was presented and the removal of sections
6.24.050 and 6.24.060 was inadvertently omitted. This revised second
reading intends to correct the error. The title of the ordinance has been
changed to reflect the amendment and the deletions.
Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance.
6. 14-0501 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-178 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A JOINT USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA FOR THE COLOCATION OF A CIN OF SAN DIEGO
WATERLINE WITHIN SEGMENTS OF LA MEDIA ROAD AND OTAY
VALLEY ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
7. 14-0476 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-179 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 CIP
BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT "EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT
BRANDYWINE AVENUE & SEQUOIA STREET (DR197)°; ACCEPTING
THE FINAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE "BRANDYWINE
AVENUE 8 SEQUOIA STREET (DR197)" PROJECT; REDUCING THE
DR'193 CIP BUDGET BY S196,000 IN TRANSNET FUNDS AND
APPROPRIATING THE EQUIVALENT AMOUNT TO DR797; MAKING
A FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTED; AND, RATIFYING THE
CONTRACT WITH ARRIETA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SAID
EMERGENCY REPAIR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
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8. 14-0517 RESOLUTION NO 2014-180 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDWG THE CONTRACT
FOR "BRUSH CLEARANCE IN RICE CANYON" (CIP # OP225) TO
AZTEC LANDSCAPING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $216,747.201N
ACCORDANCE WITH MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION
SUBAREA PLAN (MSCP) OF 2003 AND AREA SPECIFIC
MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVES (ASMDs); AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
9. 14-0548 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-181 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO'S NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
MODIFIED PERMIT FOR THE POINT LOMA WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
10. 14-0497 RESOLUTION NO 2014-182 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT FOR THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
BY ADDING 1.0 LIBR,4RIAN I POSITION AND ELIMINATING 1.0
LIBRARY ASSOCIATE POSITION
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
11. 14-0503 RESOLUTION NO 2014-183 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OR
ITS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
WITH PIERCE MANUFACTURING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A
PIERCE ARROW XT TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER/FIRE ENGINE
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
12. 14-0514 REPORT GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO RETURN
TO COUNCIL TO PRESENT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
WITHIN 90 DAYS
Recommended Action: Council accept the report and direct the City Clerk and
Ciry Attorney to present proposed amendments to the conflict of interest code
within 90 days.
Item 13 was removed irom the Consent Calendar
14. 14-0546 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2014
Recommended Action: Council accept the report.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACT10N: A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salas, 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, Ramirez.Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. 14-0541 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
At the request of Councilmember Salas, there was consensus o( the Council to continue the item and
request that stafl reword the definition ol 'Alcohol." making it clear that lhe de�nition. as s(ated, applied
to types of alcohol that may be considerad under a permit.
13. 14-0328 RESOLUTION NO. 20�4-184 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LIVING
COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
Director of Recreation McClure p2sented information on the dem
Ben Vallejos, Executive Direcfo�, reprasenting the Uving Coast Discovery Cente� p/ovided information
2garding fhe Center and its st2tegic plan.
ACT10N: A motion was made by Councilmember Bensoussan, seconded by
Councilmember Ramirez, that Resolution No. 2014-164 be adopted, heading read,
text waived.The motion carried by ihe following vote:
Yes: 5- A9uilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez,Salas and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced a back-fo-school adoption event dunng the month of September 2014 at the
Chula Vista An�mal Care Facility, as well as the upcommg Beautify Chula Vista event on October 71,
2014.
At the request o/ Mayor Cox, there was consensus of the Counal fo add an dem to the agenda of
October l4, 2014 to conside� a resolution in opposihon to Proposition 47 on CaOfomia's November 2014
ballot, related to cnminal sentences
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councdmember Ramirez expressed concem regarding rssues related to homelessness. Mayor Cox
stated there would be a Counal workshop on the topic on November 6, 2014.
15. 14-0547 COUNCILMEMBER SALAS
Presentation of highlights from the Chula Vista Train Festival held on
August 30, 2014
Councdmember Salas gave a presentation on the recent Chula Vista Train Festival and recognized the
evenPssponsors.
Deputy Mayor Aguilar congratulafed Councdmember Salas on the Chula Vista Train Feshva/
At fhe request of Deputy Mayor Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to add an item to the
agenda of October 14, 2014 to cons�der Cdy endorsement of the Veteren's Day parade and ceremony to
be he/d on November 7, 2014 at Veterads Elemenfary School.
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in c/osed session to discuss the items listed
be/ow
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 3:09 p m. The Gounal reconvened in Closed Sesswn at 3:17 p.m.,
wifh all 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.
16. 14-0550 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Gary Halbert, Bart C. Miesfeld,
Kelley Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian, Simon Silva and Gary Ficacci
Employee organization. POA
ACTION: No reportable action.
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17. 14-0551 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives Gary Halbert, Bart C. Miesfeld,
Kelley Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian, Simon Silva and Jim Geering
Employee organization: IAFF
ACTION: No reportable action.
18. 14-0523 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a):
Rudy Diaz v. Chula Vista Civil Service Commission, San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2013-00035036-CU-WM-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action.
19. 14-0524 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
Tommy LaNier v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court,
Case No. 37-2014-00019774-CU-DF-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action.
20. 14-0525 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
Valerie Taylor v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court,
Case No. 37-2014-00028754-CU-OE-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action.
21. 14-0528 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
In re John Hess v. City of Chula Vista, et al., Government Claim for
Damages
ACT10N: No reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 5.22p.m, Mayor Cox adjoumed the meeting to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 14.
2074, af 2 00 p m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. ; elow, R istant City Clerk
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