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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,April 21,2015 5:00 PM Council Chambers
276 41h Avenue,Building A
Chula Vsta,CA 91910
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting o/ the Housing Authonty meeting joint/y with the City Council was called to order at
5:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers,located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, Califomia.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Depury Mayor Bensoussan, Councilmember McCann and
Councilmember Miesen
Absent: Mayor Salas
A/so Present: City Manage� Halbert, City Attomey Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Ge/lc
Kansas
Depury Mayror Bensoussan announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmembe� would
receive $50 for fheir attendance at this Housing Authonty meeting, being held simultaneously with the
City Council meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
CouncilmemberMcCann led the Pledge o7Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 15-0094 PRESENTATION OF A PROC�AMATION TO THE CITY'S CLEAN
TEAM MEMBERS PROCLAIMING APRIL 2015 AS EARTH MONTH IN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan read the proclamation and Councilmember Miesen p/esented it to the 'Cit}�s
Clean Team.'
B. 15-0139 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO NORMAN PARK
SENIOR CENTER'S CLUB PRESIDENT SUSAN ALVAREZ
PROCLAIMING MAY 2015 AS OLDER AMERICAN MONTH IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar p25ented it to Ms.
ANalez.
C. 15-0148 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CALIFORNIA NATIVE
PLANT SOCIETY- SAN DIEGO'S OUTREACH CHAIR BETSY CORY
PROCLAIMING THE THIRD WEEK OF APRIL AS NATIVE PLANT
WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Deputy Mayor 8ensoussan read fhe proclamation and Councilmembe�Miesen p/esented it to Ms. Cory.
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D. 15-0149 REUSE & REPAIR: ONE PERSON'S TRASH IS ANOTHER
PERSON'S TREASURE PRESENTATION BY RECYCLING
SPECIALIST II MANUEL MEDRANO, SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER KIM
SCHANZ AND WEBMASTER NORMA FRANK
Recycling Specialist Medrano, Sr. Graphic Designer Schanz and Webmasfe� Frank, along with her
daughter, Nicolette Frank,presented"Crap to Fab."
E. 15-0164 PRESENTATION BY SANDAG SENIOR REGIONAL PLANNER
CAROLINA I. GREGOR REGARDING SAN DIEGO FORWARD: THE
REGIONAL PLAN •
Carolina Grego�, Senior Regional Planner, representing SANDAG, gave a presentation on San Diego's
regional plan.
F. 15-0171 PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE SAN DIEGO LAW LIBRARY
AND PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2015 AS LAW DAY IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
City Attomey Googins spoke regarding Law Day. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan read the proclamation and
presented it to City Attomey Googins.
G. 15-0163 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO ARMIDA MARTINEZ,
GOLD STAR MOTHER OF SERGEANT MICHAEL MARTINEZ (KIA)
PROCLAIMING MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 AS REMEMBERING OUR
FALLEN DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Armida
Martinez, mothero/fallen Sergeant, Michael Martinez.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 5)
Item 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at[he requesf of a member of the public.
1. 15-0160 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of resignation from Ritchie Adair, Safety Commission.
Recommended Action:Council accept the resignation.
2. 15-0167 ORDINANCE NO. 3340 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
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance.
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3. 15-0168 A. ORDINANCE NO. 3341 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 (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
B. ORDINANCE NO. 3342 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
C. ORDINANCE NO. 3343 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 (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinances.
4. 15-0169 ORDINANCE NO. 3344 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
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
Item 5 was iemoved from the Consent Calendar.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACT10N: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to approve slafPs recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 and
4, headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Miesen
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to approve staffs recommendation on Consent Calendar Item 3, heading
read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vofe:
Yes: 3- Aguilar, Bensoussan and McCann
No: 0
Abstain: � - Miesen
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. 15-0016 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA INITIATING AN APPLICATION FOR THE HISTORIC
DESIGNATION OF THE ROHR INDUSTRIES DROP HAMMER
David Danciu, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support o/staff's 2commendation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that Resolution No. 2015-063 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Miesen
No: 0
A65tain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kay Bodge, Nalional City resident, voluntee� at Norman Park Senior Center, thanked the Council for
assistance received fo�repairs to the Cenfer and asked for continued support.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. 15-0038 REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 2015-2019 FIVE YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAMS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT)
Notice of heanng was given in accorc/ance with lega/ 2quirements, and the heanng was held on the
date and no earlier than the time speci(ed in the notice.
Housing Manager Hines, Project Coordinator Davis and Project Coordinator porado gave a presentation
on the item.
Deputy Mayor 8ensoussan opened the public heanng.
Chequita Falls, represenfing Mea/s-On-Wheels, spoke in support of stafi's recommendation.
There being no other membe�s of the public who wished to speak, Deputy Mayo� Bensoussan closed
the public heanng.
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ACT10N: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to accept the report, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Miesen
No: 0
Absiain: 0
7. 15-0047 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
A PROPOSED 123-UNIT SENIOR AND 87-UNIT MULTIFAMILY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MILLENIA
MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NO. 2015-008 OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING
ENTITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 34176, [1j APPROVING TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
OF 5932,000; AND [2] AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND A TO-BE-FORMED LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP FOR MILLENIA SENIOR AFFORDABLE
APARTMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 20�5-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA [1) APPROVING DEFERRAL OF THE
APPLICABLE PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT,
TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SALT CREEK SEWER BASIN, AND SEWER
CAPACITY FEES, AND WAIVER OF THE RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION TAX IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF �1,288,571;
AND [2] AUTHORIZING THE CIIY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FEE
DEFERRAL AGREEMENTS AND RELATED SECURITY
INSTRUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA
AND A TO-BE-FORMED LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR MILLENIA
SENIOR AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-086 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NO. 2015-009 OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING
ENTITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 34176, [1] APPROVING TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
OF $2,068,000; AND [2] AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND A TO-BE-FORMED LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP FOR MILLENIA MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE
APARTMENTS
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-087 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA [1] APPROVING DEFERRAL OF THE
APPLICABLE PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE,
TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SALT CREEK SEWER BASIN, AND SEWER
CAPACITY FEES, AND WAIVER OF THE RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION TAX IN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$911,429; AND [2] AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE FEE DEFERRAL AGREEMENTS AND RELATED
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND A TO-BE-FORMED LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR
MILLENIA MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-088 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EASTERN URBAN CENTER AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM TO
FACiLITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW- AND
MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-089 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF PARKS IN A
PORTION OF OTAY RANCH EASTERN URBAN CENTER
Councilmembe� Miesen stated he would recuse himse/f /rom participation on the item based on attomey
advice due to a pofential financial-related conBict o( interest as a resWt of his position with Republic
Services. He leR the dais dunng discussion and voting on the item.
Housing Manage� Hines provided an overview o( fhe benefits of the proposed project and staN's
recommended actions.
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan opened public heanng.
Wa/ter Heiberg, represenfing Chelsea Investment Corporafion, spoke in support of sfaN's
recommendation.
There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Deputy Mayor Bensoussan closed
public heanng.
Councilmember Aguilar quesfioned the property taxes. Housing Manage� Hines stated that it was taz
exempt.
Todd Galameau, applicant, repiesenting Millenia Real Estate Group, spoke in suppoR of staffs
recommendation and presented info�nation on the padcing.
At the request of Councilmembe� Aguilar, the�e was consensus of the Council to amend resolutions B
. and D to include a "be i( furthe� resolved" clause following the first "be it resolved clause" fo indicate
specific required findings.
Depufy Mayor Bensoussan�ecessed the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
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AC710N: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan, heading read, text �raived. The motion carried as amended for
resolutions B and D by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Aguilar, Bensoussan and McCann
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Miesen
The Council reconvened af 7:49 p.m.,all members p2sent, except Ma}ror Salas.
ACTION ITEMS
8. 15-0170 PRESENTATION ON THE RECENT STATE EMERGENCY DROUGHT
ORDER AND THE CITY'S CURRENT AND FUTURE ACTIONS IN
RESPONSE
Public Woiks Director Hopkins infroduced Enviionmental Resource Manager Reed who provided an
update on the drought conditions and the next steps the City was taWng to mitigafe the d/ought e8ects.
Environmental Resource Manager Reed sfated thaf staA would retum with a 2solution fo direct ceRain
measures as well as an ordinance to amend the exisfing conservation 2gulations. He also stafed that
fhe Interagency Water Task Force would be rainstituted. Council discussion ensued. Stafl responded
to questions from the Councilmembers.
9. 15-0131 CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING EASEMENTS FOR WELL SITES
AND APPURTENANCES TO SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-090 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING EASEMENTS FOR WELL SITES
AND APPURTENANCES TO SWEETWATER AUTHORITY AS
NECESSARY FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE RICHARD A
REYNOLDS DESALINATION FACILITY
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-091 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR
ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES NECESSARY
FOR THE OPERATION OF A SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WELL AT
FRIENDSHIP PARK
Councilmember McCann stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 9 due to a potential
property-related conflict o/interesf.
Public Works Di(ector Hopkins inVOduced Real Property Manage� Ryals and Ron Moser, Director o/
Enginee6ng, 2p2senting SwaehvaterAuthonty, who presenfed information on the item.
Mr. Moser answered questions fmm Councilmembers.
ACT10N: A motion was made by Couneilmember Miesen, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to adopted Resolution Nos. 2015-090and 2015-097, headings read, tezt
waived. The motion carried by tt�e following vote:
Yes: 3- Aguilar, Bensoussan and Miesen
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
The2 were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan announced the Library Foundation's upcoming food and wine fundraiser as
well as the Chula Vista Garden Club's tree planting on Apnl 24, 2015 in honor of Aibor Day.
Councilmember McCann retumed to the dais.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann reported on his recent tnp to the Midway Museum with citizens who tied yellow
nbbons to memonalize Vietnam Veteians. He encouraged people to a[tend the library fundraiser, and
congratulated Dennys, the newest business that opened at Winding Walk.
Councilmember Miesen announced that on Saturday, Apnl 25, 2015, Otay Ranch Town Center EasNake
Education Foundation would be holding its annual Cycle and Walk Day, along with the YMCA Healthy
Kids Day. He also stated that City staH would be present at an EaRh Day event.
City Attomey Googins announced the Bmwn Act & Ethics Training which would be held on May 14,
2015, at 5:OOp.m. in the Council Chambers, and that Board 8 Commission members would be invifed.
He a/so announced that the Distncting Commission would meet on April 24, 2075 at 6:00 p.m. and Apnl
25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:42 p.m., Deputy Mayor Bensoussan adjoumed the meeting to the City Council/Planning
Commission/Growth Managemenf Oversight Commission Workshop on Apnl 23, 2015, at 6:OOp.m., in
the Council Chambers; and thence to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 5, 2015, at 5:OOp.m., in
the Council Chambers.
�i� 6it.ti-c-�
Sheree Kansas, Deputy City Clerk
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