HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2015/04/14 City of Chula Vista
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,April 14,2015 4:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula vsta,CA 91970
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
A Regula� Meeting of fhe City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order af 4:07 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, Cal'rfomia.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Depury Mayor Bensoussan, Councilmember McCann,
Councilmember Miesen and Mayor Salas
Also Present City Manager Halbert, City Attomey Googins, Assistanf City Cleik Bigebw, and Deputy
Ciry Cledc Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
CouncilmemberAguilarled the Pledge o/Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Item 1 was taken out o!order and heard before Item A.
I. 15-0064 PRESENTATION OF THE RIDA DEVELOPMENT CORPOR.4TION BY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IRA MITZNER
Pod Commissioner Ann Moore infroduced Ira Mifzner, Chie/ Ezecutive Officer of RIDA Development
Corpo2tion. Mr. Mitzner played a video with examples o! other RIDA Development p/ojects, 9ave a
presentation on the o�ganizatioq and spoke regarding Chula Vista's Bay/ront.
Ma}ror Salas announced that Items 20 and 21 would be confinued to a future date.
A. 15-0122 PRESENTATION BY POLICE CHIEF BEJARANO OF EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH SHELLY ROBILLARD, SECRETARY
Police Captain Kennedy introduced employee of fhe monfh Shelty Robillard. Mayor Salas read the
proclamation and CouncilmemberAguilar plesented it to Ms. Robillard.
B. 15-0128 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA POLICE
DISPATCH SUPERVISOR CARLA EVEN, PROCLAIMING APRIL 12
THROUGH APRIL 18, 2015 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Ma}ror Salas /ead the p�oclamation and Deputy Ma}ror Bensoussan piesenfed it fo Police Dispatch
Supervisor Even.
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C. 15-0093 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO SOUTHWESTERN SUN
STUDENT EDITOR LINA CHANKAR FOR BEING NAMED 2014/2015
NATIONAL COLLEGE REPORTER OF THE YEAR BY THE
ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS
Mayor Sa/as read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Ms. Chankar.
D. 15-0097 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO TREE SAN DIEGO
PRESIDENT LAURIE BROEDLING PROCLAIMING FRIDAY, APRIL 24,
2015 AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayo�Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Miesen presented it to Ms. Broedling.
E. 15-0098 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CSA SAN DIEGO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ESTELA DE LOS RIOS,
EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT JOSE PRECIADO AND
EXECUTIVE FAIR HOUSING DIRECTOR YVONNE KOVATCH
PROCLAIMING APRIL 2015 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilarprasented it to Ms. de los Rios.
F. 15-0126 PRESENTATION OF AN EPA CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR
THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE BY LAURA
ENGEMAN, COLLABORATIVE MANAGER, AND RECOGNITION OF
CHULA VISTA'S CONTRIBUTIONS AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF
THE COLLABORATIVE
Laura Engeman, Collaborative Manager, representing the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative,
presented the City wilh an EPA Climate Leadership Award.
G. 15-0135 EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION HONORING STAFF WITH
MILESTONE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
City Manager Halberi recognized City sta8 with milestone work anniversaries m the frrst quarter of 2015.
H. 15-0144 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING TUESDAY,
APRIL 7, 2015 AS NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented it to volunteers o� the
City
Item 1 was taken out o!order and heard before Item A.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 18)
Items 9 and 14 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Salas and Councilmembe� Aguilar,
respectively. "
1. 15-0140 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 17, AND APRIL 2, 2015
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
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2. 15-0112 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Aguilar requesting an excused
absence from the March 17, 2015 City Council meeting.
B. Letter of resignation from Aliitama Sotoa, Board of Ethics.
C. Letter of resignation from Georgie Stillman, Historic Preservation
Commission.
D. Letter of resignation from Joseph Boehm, Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Recommended Action: Council excuse the absence and accept the resignations.
3. 15-0143 ORDINANCE NO. 3338 0F THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING
SECTION 10.68.500 (SUNSET CLAUSE) OF CHAPTER 10.68 (CAR
SHARING PROGRAM AND PERMIT) OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. 15-0087 ORDINANCE NO. 3339 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
19.09 (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance.
5. 15-0102 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REGULATORY AGREEMENT RELATED TO LAKE POINTE
BETWEEN THE CITY AND LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE THE
ATTENDANT SECURITY AGREEMENT AND BOND UPON
COMPLETION OF THE RECORDATION OF THE REGULATORY
AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT OF THE IN-LIEU FEE TO THE CITY'S
INCLUSIONARY FUND AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE REGULATORY
AGREEMENT(Continued from March 17, 2015)
Recommended Ac[ion: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. 15-0058 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 CIP
BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT "EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT 1515
OLEANDER AVENUE" (DR201); APPROPRIATING $19'1,987 FROM
THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GAS TAX FUND TO CIP DR201;
ACCEPTING THE FINAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR DR201;
MAKING A FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTED; AND
RATIFYING THE CONTRACT WITH TC CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
SAID EMERGENCY REPAIR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
7. 15-0061 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO
MECHANICAL ENERGY IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,�28 TO UPGRADE
THE CENTRAL PLANT CONTROLS AT THE POLICE
HEADQUARTERS
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
8. 15-0100 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING MULTIPLE PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS
TO THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION AND THE SAN DIEGO
REGIONAL CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE'S BUILDING REGIONAL
RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Ifem 9 was removed/rom the Consent Calendar.
10. 15-0113 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2)
COMBINATION SEWER CLEANING TRUCKS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF VENTURA
BID NUMBER B-130000153 AND PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
100002553, AND THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO BID NUMBER 13-07,
2014 AND PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER ESC-0000034389
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
11. 15-0115 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE "OUTDOOR
SOCCER ARENA RENOVATIONS" (PR322) PROJECT AT SALT
CREEK PARK AND DIRECTING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE
PROJECT
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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12. 15-0116 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2)
VEHICLES FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BID NUMBER 102811 AND ONE (1)
VEHICLE FROM ALTEC, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BID
NUMBER 031014 AND APPROPRIATING 5180,000 TO THE
• EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND (4!5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resoluGon.
13. 15-0099 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52 TO
ADJUST THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR ANY
ELECTION HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2016 (FIRST
READING)
Recommended Action:Council place the ordinance on first reading.
Item 14 was 2moved from the Consenf Calendar.
15. 15-0107 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING �16,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO AND $173,188 FROM THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND
APPROPRIATING 569,188 TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE
PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
16. 15-0109 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PURCHASE
UNIFORMS FROM ACE UNIFORMS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO RECEIVE
SERVICES FROM MERZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
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17. 15-0132 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING THE BID OF THE FIRST LOW
BIDDER AS NON-RESPONSIVE ACCEPTING AND AWARDING THE
"PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION" PROJECT
(PR320) TO PACIFIC PLAY SYSTEMS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL
PLAYGROUND FACILITIES AT VALLE LINDO, LOS NINOS AND
LOMA VERDE PARKS
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
18. 15-0133 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
SEWER AND PARKING CITATION BILLING SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY AND INFOSEND, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXERCISE TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND
THEAGREEMENT
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan, 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, McCann, Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Ahstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
9. 15-0103 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 CIP
BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT "THIRD AVENUE
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 3 (STL406),"
APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF
THE TRANSNET FUND TO STL406, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT
OF THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014/2015 THROUGH 2O18/2019
TO ADD FUNDING FOR CHV73 FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND PROVIDING
THE CERTIFICATION AND INDEMNITY STATEMENTS NECESSARY
TO OBTAIN TRANSNET FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Continued
from March 17, 2015)
Mayor Salas stated she would abstain from voting on Item 9 due to a potential property-related conflict of
interest.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan, that Resolution No. 2015-068 be adopted, heading read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Miesen
No: 0
Absiain: � - Salas
14. 15-0104 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING 5566,925 FROM THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, WAIVING THE
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING THE
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY
SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING 594,488 TO THE POLICE GRANT
FUND FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAM (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
In 2sponse to questions from Councilmember Aguilar, Administrative Services Adminislrafor Aleg2
provided information on the ifem.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that Resolution No. 2015-072 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2)
D2w Norfial, Chula Vista resident, expressed concem iegarding eiosion and issues 2lated to
homelessness nearhis property.
Part 2 of Public Comments was faken after Item 27.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 1 of 2)
19. 14-0604 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE
SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED REZONING ACTIONS
A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1)
REZONE CERTAIN APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONED
PARCELS AND CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONED PARCELS FOR
CONSISTENCY WITHIN THEIR UCSP SUBDISTRICT AREA
EXCLUDING THE FOLLOWING SUBDISTRICTS: V-1; V-2; V-3; UC-12;
AND UC-14; 2) REMOVE THE ' MINIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO IN
CERTAIN SUBDISTRICTS; 3) REMOVE LOT COVERAGE AS A
MANDATORY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD; AND 4) MAKE MINOR
MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH CITY POLICIES,
PROCEDURES, AND PROCESSES (FIRST READING)
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B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1)
REZONE CERTAIN APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONED
PARCELS AND CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONED PARCELS FOR
CONSISTENCY WITHIN THEIR UCSP AREA; 2) REMOVE THE
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO IN CERTAIN SUBDISTRICTS; 3)
REMOVE LOT COVERAGE AS A MANDATORY DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD; AND 4) MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE
CONSISTENCY WITH CITY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND
PROCESSES (FIRST READING)
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE
MATRIX TO ALLOW CERTAIN DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS OF
LAND USES AND PERMIT PROCESSES (FIRST READING)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FINDING THAT THE REZONING OF
PROPERTIES CURRENTLY BEING OPERATED AS TRAILER PARKS
HAVE COMPLIED WITH REQUIRED PROVISIONS OF LUT SECTION
7.17 OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN
Councilmember Miesen stafed he would abstain from voting on Item 19 due to a potential
financial-related conflict of interest. He left the dais dunng discussion and voting on the item.
Mayor Sa/as stated she would absfain irom voting on Item 19 8 through D due to a potential
property-related conflict ofinte�est.
Development Services Director Broughton infroduced the item and provided information on public
feedback that had been received felated to the item.
Senior Planner Walker gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor Salas opened the public hearing.
Matt Adams, representing the Building Industry Association of Califomia, spoke in support o/ sta/f's
�ecommendation and commended City staff lor fheir work.
Kevin O'Neill, Chula Visfa resident, spoke in support o/staffs recommendation.
Jeff Sfephenson, Chula Vista resident, expressed support for additional grocery stores in Chula Vista.
There being no othe� members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Salas closed the public
heanng.
Staff responded to questions and comments(rom the Council.
Councilmembe� McCann spoke in suppoR of the Urban Core Specific Plan and also promoting new
stores, resfaurants, andqualityhousing.
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Depury Mayor Bensoussan stated she generalty supported staffs recommenda6on and made the
following comments and recommendations on the Draft Chula Visfa Urban Core Specific Plan:
-Spoke in opposition to changing parking raquirements near fransit;
-Al/ow for Bezibiliry and anticipate giowlh in the areas that are not addressed;
-Addiess inaccuracies and add al/ol Chula Vista's histonc�esignaled sifes lo Figu�e 4.5;
-Rele2nce the most 2cenf histonc 2sources survey and 2fer to the historic preseivation ordinance;
- Update the SWOT analysis on page IV-27 to include cunent information, including markefing,
b2nding, and envi�nmental tounsm;
- Evaluate Figme 525, regarding parking on 3rd Avenue, to determine its current applicability and
whether the plan is already addressed in fhe St2etscape Master Plan;
- She expressed concem regarding the implementation and oversight o/ the Land Use Matrix, as well as
existing non-confortning uses, espectialty in the V-2 distncL She spoke in support o! additional Flexibility
in the V-i distnct.
- She 2ferenced an ATM fhal was insfalled in a vintage building facade and expressed concem
regaNing permitted comme(cial uses in fhe V-2, V-3, and V-4 disfncfs, unless design guidelines a2
implemented;
- Allow some non-permitted uses V-1 district, such as gallenes, aRisanal shops, small restauranfs, and
otherFlezible uses.
- Devebp specific plans for marijuana stores, should the sa/e o/ manjuana be legalized in the future. City
Manager Halbert 2sponded that the state would be creating model regulafions.
- Speci/y specific brew house and tasfing room uses in the municipal code, as suggested by
Devebpment Services Director Broughton;
-Allow coNee houses and cafes in[he V-7 distnct
- Proactively engage in outreach eRorts, as suggested by Developmenf Services Di2ctor Broughfon, to
ensure design guidelines are used, monitorad, and adhered fo;
- Review page VIII-8, regartfing [he reference to hvo [ravel lanes behveen G St2et and K Street, for
accuracy;
-Ensure fhe implementation of the Design Review Process, 2feranced on page XI-4;
-Correct outdated information in the appendiz and indude a tab/e o/contents;and
-Allow p/azas smaller than 5,000 squaie leet.
Councilmember Aguilar made the following commenfs and 2crommendalions on the D2R Chula Vista
Urban Co2 Specific Plan: �
-Allow some�esidential along H Street;
-She exp2ssed concem 2garo'ing the low minimum parking requi2ment in lhe T2nsit Focus Areas;
- Bring document up to date to include histono2lated information, in agreement with Deputy Ma}ror
Bensoussan's recommendation;
- Imp/ement minimum parking requirements that reflect the current parking need in the Village Area,
rather fhan anticipated future needs that may be lowe�and
-Analyze refeienced park sites for feasibility when developing the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Cify Manage� Halbert sfated lhal staN would provide responses fo Council comments and suggesfions
on the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that the ordinance listed above as Item 19A be placed on first reading,
heading read, text waived, and that a referral be made to the City Manager to
provide responses to Councilmember recommendations on ttie item. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan,McCann and Salas
No: 0
Abstain: � - Miesen
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that the ordinances listed above as Items 196 and 19C be placed on first
reading and Resolution No. 2015-078(Item 19D) be adopted, headings read, text
waived, and that a refertal be made to the City Manager to provide responses to
Councilmember recommendations on the items. The mofion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 3- Aguilar, Bensoussan and McCann
No: 0
Abstain: 2- Miesen and Salas
20. 15-0076 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS
RESOLUTION 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
Mayor Salas stated that Item 20 would be continued to a future meeting.
21. '15-0077 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED
LIENS
RESOLUTION 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
Mayor Salas stated that Item 21 would be continued fo a future meeting.
Part 2 of Public Heanngs was taken aRer PaR 2 0/Public Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2)
Janet Wesse/s, Chula Vista resident, expressed concem regarding issues related to homelessness.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 2 of 2)
22. 15-0121 CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR
IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE II
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING A MINOR MATHEMATICAL ERROR;
APPROPRIATING 5150,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF
THE GAS TAX FUND TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
STL400; ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
"THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE
II, FROM NORTH OF MADRONA STREET TO "F" STREET
(CIP#STL400)" TO PALM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF 52,295,775.55; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ALL CHANGE ORDERS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE
CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,000
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Mayor Salas sfated she wou/d abstain from voting on Item 22 due to a potential property-2lated conflict
of interest. She/eft the dais during discussion and voting on the item.
Councilmember Miesen 2tumed to the dais.
P�ncipal Civil Engineer Gomez gave a presentation on the item.
Deputy Ma}ror Bensoussan opened the public hearing. Theie being no comments from members of the
public, Deputy Mayror Bensoussan dosed the public heanng.
Pnncipa/ Civil Engineer Gomez and Public Works Director Hopkins responded fo questions fmm Depury
Ma}ror Bensoussan and Councilmember Aguilar.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that Resolution No. 2075-079 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Miesen
No: 0
Abstain: 'I - Salas
Mayor Salas 2tumed to the dais.
At the request of Ma}ror Sa/as, tbere was consensus o/ the Council to take Item 25 out of orcler and
discuss it following Item 22.
MAYOR'S REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)
25. 15-0147 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-082 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ACTIONS
ON IMMIGRATION TAKEN BY PRESIDENT OBAMA ON NOVEMBER
20, 20�4
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Councilmember McCann stated he would be abstaining from vofing on the item due to his military
a�liation. He IeR the dais dunng discussion and voting on fhe item.
Mayor Salas spoke regarding the ifem.
The following members of the public spoke in support o/adoption of the proposed resolution:
- Pedro Rios, Chula Vista resident, rep�esenfing Amencan Friend Service Committee and San Diego
Immigration Rights Organization
- Bndgette Browning, who provided English translafion /or speaker Silvia Ocampo, San Diego Resident,
representing Unife HERE Local 30
- Elena Smith, San Diego resident, represenfing Unite HERE Local 30, and spoke on behalf of union
member Rico
-Abu Doumbia, San Diego Resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in support o( adoption of the
proposed resolution:
-Enn Tsuiumoto Grassi, San Diego Resident, representing Alliance San Diego
-Oscar Picaro, San Diego Resident, 2presenting San Diego Labor Council
-Francisco Herrenas, Chula Vista resident
-Ma.Jeniffer Arca, Chu/a Vista resident
-Michelle Gutierrez, San Diego Resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
-MaRin DuaRe, San Diego resident, representing Unife HERE Local 30
-Lisseika Cebollos, San Diego resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
-Sandra Lomelq San Diego resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
-Ennn Carter, San Diego resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
-Eve Mendez, San Diego resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
-Ramon E. Valverde, San Diego residenf
-Jessica Mann, San Diego resident, representing Justice Overcoming Boundaries
-Christian Ramirez, San Diego�esident, representing Alliance San Diego
-Mansol Solano Escamilla, Chula Vista resident, representing Unite HERE Local 30
- Jose Rodnguez Pe2z, National City resident, representing Labor Council o/ San Diego 8 Imperial
Counties
Councilmember Bensoussan �ead a let[er f�om Amul/o Manriquez, President 8 CEQ representing
MAAC, in support o/the adoption o/the proposed resolution.
City Attomey Googins explained the action of the proposed resolution and stated it did not sign the City
on to the amicus bneE He stated that if the item was approved, Mayor Salas could (orvvard the resolution
to appropnate paRies, as desired.
At the request o/ Councilmember Mieseq the�e was consensus of the Council to amend the proposed �
reso/ution fo include the issuance of a request fo members of Congress tha! urges Congress to work
togethe�in a bipartisan manner toward comprehensive immigration reform.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bensoussan,
that Resolution No. 2015-082 be adopted as amended, heading read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Absiain: 1 - McCann
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ACTION ITEMS
23. 15-0130 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER
3.56 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES IN WESTERN CHULA VISTA (FIRST
READING)
InteAm Economic Devebpmenf Di2ctor Crockett p2sented information on the item.
The following members of fhe pub/ic spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
-Matt Adams, rep2senting the Building Industry Association
- lan Gill, San Diego resident, representing Silvergafe Devebpment, LLC, Development Services
Oversight Committee
-Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident
Cindy Gompper-Graves, reprasenting the South County Ecronomic Development Council, submitted
written documentation in suppoR of staffs recommendation and was not present to speak.
Intenm Economic Development Direcfor Crockett 25ponded to questions from the Council �egarding
fees related to development.
Deputy City Attomey Mil/er provided information ragarding the proposed ordinance.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, that the above ordinance be placed on first reading, heading read, tert
waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann,Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
24. 15-0105 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PROPOSED CONTRACTS
FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
CONTINUED PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
UNIVERSITY AND INNOVATION DISTRICT
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL SELECTION
PROCESS, APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND U3 ADVISORS FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHULA
VISTA UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP AND ASSISTANCE IN THE
UNIVERSITY RECRUITMENT PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-08� OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL SELECTION
PROCESS, APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AYERS SAINT GROSS FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT OF
VISION DOCUMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND INNOVATION
DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
Ciry Manager Halbert and Pnncipal Planner ponaghe p2sented information on the item.
In response to Councilmember Aguilar, Omar Blaik, Co-Chief Executive Officer, rep2senting U3
Advisors, spoke regarding fhe hinng of a local consultant under the proposed contracf.
In response to Councilmember Aguilar, Adam Glaser, representing Ayers Saint Gross Archilecfs, spoke
regarding the workshops referenced in the proposed confract.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, that Resolution Nos. 2015-080and 2015-061 be adopted, headings read,
text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)
Item 25 was taken out of orde�and discussed�ollowing Item 22.
At the requesf of Mayor Sa/as, there was consensus of the Council lo make a re%rral to the City
Attomey to bnng an item for Council consideration to include Cesar Chavez as a holiday in the Chula
Vista Municipal Code, in relation fo vehic/es and traffic, as well as 2viewing the existing code for any
other applicable holidays that should be included.
Mayor Salas spoke regarding the current drought situation and Govemor Brown's executive order to
reduce water use. She sfated that the City is proactivety responding to the droughf ordec
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan announced the upcoming annual Immigration forum on Apnl 18, 2015.
Councilmember McCann announced National Volunteer Week and encouraged residents fo engage in
volunteer activities.
Mayor Salas stated the meeting would be adjoumed in memory of Lowell Blankfort and Gus Pappas.
City Attomey Googins announced the upcoming Council Workshop on May 14, 2015, af which training
would be provided on The Ralph M. B�own Act and Ethics.
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� City Attomey Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items
Irsted below.
Counci/member Miesen stated he would abstain from discussion and roting on Item 26B, since he had
been appoinled to the Counci/and the matter was 2lated to the appointment process.
Af 9:02 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session with al/ members present, except Councilmember
Miesen.
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.
26. 15-0138 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
Name of case:
A) John Hess v. Dave Hanneman, et al., United States District Court,
Case No. �4cv2271 CAB JMA;
B) Chris Shilling, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior
CouR, Case No. 37-2015-00006097-CU-MC-CTL
C) City of Chuta Vista v. Bay & E, Inc., et al., San Diego Superior Court,
Case No. 37-2013-00055103-CU-MC-CTL
ACTION: No reportable acdon.
ADJOURNMENT
Af 10:20p.m., Ma}ro� Salas adjoumed the meeting to the Regular City Counci/ Meefing on Apnl 21,
2015, at 5:00 p.m., in fhe Council Chambers.
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Kerry K. igelow, sistant City Clerk
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