HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2015/08/18 City of Chula Vista
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,August 18,2015 5:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula vsta,CA 91910
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALLTO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of fhe City Council o/ the City o/ Chula Vista was called to order at 5:05p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in Ciry Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, Caldomia.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, Coundlmember McCann,
Councilmember Miesen and Mayor Salas
CouncilmemberAguilaranived at 5'O6 p.m.
Also P2sent: City Manager Halbert, City Attomey Googins, Assistant City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy
City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Ma}ror Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 15-0383 INTRODUCTION BY ENVIRONMENTAL SERV�CES MANAGER LYNN
FRANCE, CONSERVATION SPECIALIST CORY DOWNS AND
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY PROGRAM MANAGER SUE MOSBERG
OF THE LAUNDRY-TO-LANDSCAPE PUBLIC EDUCATION DISPLAY
CREATED AS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CONSERVATION
SECTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
Environmenfal Services Mana9er F2nce and Conservafion Specialist Downs gave a p2sentation on the
Laundry-to-Landscape public educalion display.
B. 15-04'15 PRESENTATION BY PARADE DIRECTOR LIEUTENANT
COMMANDER HENRY A. MARTINEZ II AND VETERAN'S
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL FROYLAN VILLANUEVA OF THE 2015
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Ma}ror Salas announced that Item 8 wovld not be heard at tha[time.
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C. 15-0464 INTRODUCTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S SISTER CIIY
ODAWARA, JAPAN YOUTH AMBASSADORS KAITO TSUCHIYA,
AYAKA SATO, YUKIE MATSUNAGA AND AKIKO SAKATA,
PARTICIPANTS IN THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP
COMMISSION'S EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND A PRESENTATION BY
THE CHULA VISTA YOUTH AMBASSADORS LOREN FERNANDEZ,
MARIO ORSO, MOLLY UYEDA AND GITALIA DI FERRETTI
REGARDING THEIR EXPERIENCE IN ODAWARA
Loren Femandez, Molly Uyeda, Mano Orso, and Gitaila Di Ferretti gave a presenfafion on their
expenences in Odawara, Japan through the Intemational Friendship Commission's exchange program
and introduced Japan youth ambassadors Kaito Tsuchiya, Ayaka Sato, Yukie Matsunaga, and Akiko
Sakata.
D. 15-0477 RECOGNITION OF THE CHULA VISTA SOUTH PONY BASEBALL
LEAGUE FOR DEFEATING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND
CLAIMING THE 2015 PONY-13 INTERNATIONAL WORLD SERIES
AND FOR CARRYING A 20-0 RECORD THROUGHOUT THEIR
JOURNEY
Mayor Salas recognized the Chula Vista South Pony-13 baseball team players, manager and coaches,
and Councilmember McCann presented them with certificates of recognition.
* 15-0494 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING ANDREA
"THE BOSS" MEDINA'S BOXING VICTORIES IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
Mayo� Salas read the proclamafion and Councilmember Miesen presented it to Ms. Medina. Ms. Medina
presented Mayor Sa/as with a pair of bozing gloves.
E. 15-0473 PRESENTATION BY SUSANNA LOPEZ-ADOLPH OF COMMUNITY
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PARTNERS (CHIP) ON THE CENTER
FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S RACIAL AND
ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (CDC REACH)
GRANT TO ADDRESS BARRIERS AND DETERMINANTS OF
OBESITY AND DIABETES IN WESTERN CHULA VISTA AND
INTRODUCTION OF RELATED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF STACEY KURZ OF THE
HEALTHY CHULA VISTA INITIATIVE
Susanna Lopez-Adolph, representing Communify "HOUSing Improvement Partners, gave a presentation
on the Reach granf program. Senior Project Coo�dinato� Kurz provided informafion on the Healfhy Chula
Vista Initiative.
F. 15-0482 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO REACH CHULA VISTA
PROGRAM MANAGER SUSANNA LOPEZ-ADOLPH AND SENIOR
PROJECT COORDINATOR, HEALTHY CHULA VISTA STACEY KURZ
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2015AS LATINO HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH AND NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Salas 2ad the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Senio� Project
Coordinator Kurz and Susanna Lopez-Adolph.
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' 15-0495 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO SOUTH BAY PRIDE,
PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER '12, 2015, AS PRIDE DAY
IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Ma}ror Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented it to Joseph Burke,
representing South Bay Pnde.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 15)
Councilmembe� McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 4 due to a potential
property-relafed conflict of interesl.
Jason Anderson, representing Cleantech San Diego, submitted wntten documentation in support of Item
70 and declined to speak.
1. 15-0485 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 21, 2015. -
Recommended Action:Council approve ttie minutes.
2. 15-0488 ORDINANCE NO. 3353 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING
SECTION 15.24.070 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR
ENERGY SYSTEMS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Actlon:Council adopt the ordinance.
3. 15-0385 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
4. 15-0363 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2533 FOR THE TELEGRAPH CANYON SEWER
BASIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (FIRST READING)
Recommended Action:Council place the ordinance on first reading.
5. 15-0365 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-199 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 CITY OF ESCONDIDO BID
NUMBER 13-07, 2014 AND PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
ESC-0000034389
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
6. 15-0379 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDER$TANDING WITH THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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7. 15-0384 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM CALRECYCLE'S
LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM, APPROPRIATING $90,000 TO
THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
FUNDED BY THE GRANT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
8. 15-0468 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE
OUTFITTING COSTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BATTALION
CHIEF RESPONSE VEHICLES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
9. 15-0476 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-203 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA URGING THE STATE TO PROVIDE NEW
SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL
TRANSPORTATIONINFRASTRUCTURE
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutlon.
10. 15-0435 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-204 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP BY THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
RELATING TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY IN THE
AUTHORITY; CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY IN THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE)
PROGRAM TO FINANCE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RENEWABLE
ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING THE REPORT SETTING FORTH THE
PARAMETERS OF THE REFERENCED PROGRAM AND CERTAIN
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND APPROVING AN
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH THE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
11. 15-0398 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Recommended Action: Council accept the report.
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12. 15-0469 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-205 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL PREPAID
MOBILE TELEPHONY SERVICES COLLECTION ACT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-206 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF
PREPAID MOBILE TELEPHONY SERVICES SURCHARGE AND
LOCALCHARGERECORDS
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. 15-0426 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-207 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT ("TASER
QUOTATION") BETWEEN THE CITY AND TASER INTERNATIONAL
FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY WORN CAMERAS, DATA STORAGE
AND RELATED PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICES
Recommended Action: Council adopt ihe resolution.
14. 15-0427 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-208 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENT AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND WINBOURNE CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH AND
JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
15. 15-0443 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-209 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $70,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO, AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE
GRANT FUND FOR REGIONAL REALIGNMENT RESPONSE
EFFORTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Depury Mayor Bensoussan, seconded by Councilmember
Miesen, to approve staff's recommendations on the above Consent Calendar
items, headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Items i through 3,and 5 through 15:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan,McCann,Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Absiain: 0
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ACTION: Item 4:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Bensoussan, Miesen and Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 'I - McCann
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The2 were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The /ollowing members of the public expressed concem regarding the condition of intrashucture, graffiti,
and safety in west Chula Vista:
-Jessica Cobain, representing Alliance for Califomians for Community Empowerment(ACCE)
-Jose Lopez, Chula Visfa resident -
-Margie Cordero, Chula Visfa rasident
-Ben Flores, Chula Vista resident
-Paola Martinez-Montes, 2presenting ACCE
Mayor Salas re/ened the concems expressed by the above speakers to City Manager Halbert.
The following members of the public spoke regarding maintaining benefits and cosf of living increases
for City emp/oyees:
-Donna Davis, City of Chula Vista employee
-Jeanie Balderas, City o/Chula Vista employee
-Kim Vander Bie, City of Chula Vista employee
- David Garcias, President, representing SEN local 221, and also spoke in support of investing in the
west side of Chula Vista
ACTION ITEMS
16. 15-0441 A. SMART CITIES PRESENTATION
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-210 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR THE
BAYFRONT PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BLACK AND
VEATCH CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXERCISE TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE
AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
Mayor Sa/as stafed she had a potential property-related conflict of inferest on Item 768 and would
absfain from vofing and participation in that portion of the ifem.
City Manager HalbeR provided information on the SmaR Cities program and related initiatives.
Aidoo Osei, Direcfor of Business Development, representing Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., gave a
presentation on the Smart Cifies program.
Council discussion ensued regarding the program and technology in Chula Vista.
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Mayor Salas/eN[he dais at 6:49 p.m.
Rick Azec representing Black 8 Veatch, gave a p2sentation 2garding energy fechnology and
susfainable building constiuction and design anatysis services pmposed for lhe Bayfront.
Jason Anderson, representing Cleantech San Diego. submitted wdtten documentafion in support of the
item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Counciimember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Miesen, that Resolution No. 2075-210 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
Ma}ror Salas retumed to the dais at 7:03 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
The2 we2 none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayo� Salas wished the Sweehvater Valley Little League good luck in the upcoming Little League World
Senes game. She reported on her atlendance at fhe opening of the Castle Park Middle School tarmers
market and career night at Castle Park High School.
Ma}ro� Salas recognized the Fire Department empbyees who were deployed to assist in fighting
Califomia fires.
She also announced the 95th anniversary of women's nght to vofe.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Ma}ror Bensoussan announced the upcoming Ribbons and Shovels awards deadline. Ma/lceting
and Communications Manager Steinberger provided infonnation on applying for the program. Deputy
Ma}ror Bensoussan also announced the Hartorfest event on August 22, 2075.
Councilmember Miesen recognized Tino Martinez and the Soufhwest Chula Vista Civic Association tor
its antiy2ffiti program. He also recognized Deputy Mayor Bensoussan and City stafl !o� their eNoRs
related to fhe HarboAest evenfs.
Councilmember McCann recognized Deputy City Manager Kachadoonan and Finance & Purchasing
Manager Bilby for their initiative in proposing the refinancing of the community facilities districts, resulfing
in significant savings to the City. He iecognized participants in the recent community clean up event in
Rolling Hills Rancb. Councilmembe� McCann wished Sweehvater Valley Little League luck in the
upcoming Little League WoAd Senes.
City Attomey Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items
listed below. He 2commended that Ma}ror Salas �ecuse hersell from Items 17 and 79. Ma}ro� Salas
stated she would abstain from paRicipating in discussion and voting on those items.
At 7:79 p.m., lhe Council convened in Closed Session.
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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.
17. 15-0483 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (b)
One Case.
Item 17 was not discussed.
18. 15-0484 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)
City of Chula Vista v. Bay 8 E, Inc., et al., San Diego Superior Court,
Case No. 37-2013-00055103-CU-MC-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action
19. 15-0487 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
- Property:
(1) Approximately 36.5 Acres located on the Chula Vista Bayfront at
H Street and Marina Parkway;
(2) Assessor Parcel Nos. 5670213201 and 5670213500 located at
Lagoon Drive and Bay Boulevard;
(3) 999 Lagoon Drive (APN 5670110400);
(4) 960 F StreeU300 Marina Parkway (APN 5670101800);
(5) 980 F StreeU980 Lagoon Drive (APN 5670101900); and
(6) 610 Bay Boulevard
-Agency Negotiators: Gary Halbert, Maria Kachadoorian, Eric Crockett,
Tiffany Allen, Glen Googins
- Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, San Diego Unified Port
District, and RIDA Development Corporation
- Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
ACTION: No reportable action
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:55p.m., Mayor Salas adjoumed the mseting to the Regular City Council Meeting on September 15,
2015, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Kerry K. B gelow, A stant City Clerk
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