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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2015/11/10 City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 10,2015 5:00 PM Council Chambers 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula�sta,CA 91970 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City o( Chula Vista was called to orde� at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in Ciry Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CalHomia. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Miesen and Mayor Salas Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attomey Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Assistant City Gerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 15-0610 OATHS OF OFFICE Leticia Cazares, Cultural Arts Commission Christopher Ramirez, Veterans Advisory Commission Griselda Delgado, Cultural Arts Commission Leslie Smith, Board of Appeals and Advisors Brandon Machuca, Youth Action Council City CIeAc Nonis adminisfeied the oath of office fo Commissioners Caza2s, Delgado, Machuca, Ramirez, and Smith, and Deputy Ma}ror Bensoussan presented them with cert�cates of appointmenf. B. 15-0613 RECOGNITION OF 14-YEAR-OLD CHULA VISTA RESIDENT, LIDIA F. VASQUEZ, FOR RECEIVING THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD IN THE LITTLE ITALY FESTA GESSO ITALIANO CHALK ART COMPETITION ON OCTOBER 11, 2015 Ma}ror Salas recognized Lidia Vasquez and Deputy Mayor Bensoussan presented her with a certificate ol iecognition. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 -4) 1. 15-0616 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 13, 2015. Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes. Cky of ChWa Y4sb Page 7 Ciry Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 10,2015 2. 15-0615 ORDINANCE NO. 3356 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.87, RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS, TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance. 3. 15-0577 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-259 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION/SEIU LOCAL 221, RELATED TO COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AFOREMENTIONED MOU AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY OR REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SAID MOU B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-260 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING EMPLOYER-PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION/SEIU LOCAL 221 C. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-261 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CESSATION OF PAYMENT, ON EMPLOYER SIDE, FOR OPTIONAL BENEFITS BY EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION/SEIU LOCAL 221 AS A RESULT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYER-PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SAID EMPLOYEES D. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-262 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY E. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-263 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING EMPLOYER-PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES WITH A REPRESENTED COUNTERPART F. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-264 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CESSATION OF PAYMENT, ON EMPLOYER SIDE, FOR OPTIONAL BENEFITS BY UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES WITH A REPRESENTED CityolChula Vsta Page� City Council Meeting Minutes -Final November 10,2015 COUNTERPART AS A RESULT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SAID EMP�OYEES G. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-265 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET TO ACCOUNT FOR THE PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATIOWSEIU LOCAL 221, AND UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES WITH A REPRESENTED COUNTERPART (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) . H. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-266 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions. 4. 15-0607 A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-267 OF THE CIIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action:Council aecept the report and adopt the resolution. Approval of the Consent Calendar ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember Miesen, to approve staff's reeommendations 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 Absiain: 0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Thera were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2) John Devin, Chula Vista resident, declined to speak but submitted wntten documenfation in support o7 adding an item to a future a9enda fegarding abatemenf of fransienf commercial truck parking. Mayror Salas rafened fhe issue to City Manager Ha/bert. Vanessa Mapula Garcia, rep(esenfing SDGBE, introduced herse/f as the Public ARairs Manager and piovided an update on SDG&E's renewable energy goals. PaR 2 oI Public Commenfs was heard dunng Item 6. Ciry of Chula Vsta Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 10,2015 PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 15-0407 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHAPTER 20.12 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 20.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO COMPLY WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO INCREASE WATER EFFICIENCY FOR NEW AND RETROFITTED LANDSCAPES (FIRST READING) Notice o/ the heanng was given in accordance with legal requirements, and [he hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time speci(ed in the notice. Landscape Architect Radley p�esented information on the item. Mayor Salas opened the public heanng. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Sa/as closed the public hearing. AC710N: A motion was made by Depury Mayor Bensoussan, seconded by Councilmember Miesen, that the above ordinance be placed on first reading, neading read, text waived.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 ACTION ITEMS (Part 1 of 2) 6. 15-0340 A. DELIBERATION AND NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR VACANCIES ON THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (ONE SEAT), PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (FOUR SEATS), AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (ONE SEAT) B. SELECTION OF DATE AND TIME OF OPEN MEETING OR MEETINGS TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS AND ALL APPLICANTS FOR THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVE SEATS (Continued from November 3, 2015) There were no requests lrom the public to speak on fhe item. City Clerk Nortis distributed nomination forms for the Growth Management Oversight Commission. She stated the forms were availab/e for public review and would be retained on (le in the Office o/ the City Clerk. Mayo� Salas announced that a lafe request fo speak under Public Comments was received. Item 6 was continued to aker Part 2 0/Public Comments. Ciry o/Chula Ysfa Paga/ City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 10,2015 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2) Bill Williams, Chula Vista resident, expressed concem regaaiing citations he had 2ceived and submi8ed wntten documenta6on. Item 6 was continued following Part 2 of Public Comments. ACTION ITEMS (Part 2 of 2) 6. 15-0340 A. DELIBERATION AND NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR VACANCIES ON THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (ONE SEAT), PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (FOUR SEATS), AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (ONE SEAT) B. SELECTION OF DATE AND TIME OF OPEN MEETING OR MEETINGS TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS AND ALL APPLICANTS FOR THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVE SEATS (Continued from November 3, 2015) City Clerk Nonis distribu[ed [he nomination forms for the Growlh Management Oversight Commission. Councilmembels comple[ed their nomination forms and submitted them to City Clerk Noms. City Cle�ic Noms fallied the nominations and announced that the following individuals had raceived hvo or more nominations and would be invited to interview for the Gmwlh Management Oversight Commission Local Education Representafive vacancy: Rodney Caudillo, Hector Femandez, G2gory Hall, Willie Ha/ris, Duaine Hooker, Leslie Pham, and Roderick Reinhart. City Attomey Googins stated that the nomination forms were public record and we2 immediatety available to the public. City Clerk Norris distnbuted the nomination forms fo� the Civil Service Commission vacancy. Councilmembers completed their nomination forms and submitted them to City Clerk Norris. City qerk Noms tallied the nominations and announced that the Iollowing individuals bad received two or mo�e nominations and would be invifed to interview for the Civil Service Commission: Jennifer Carbuccia, Thomas Doyle, Melissa Garchie, Michael D. Jackson, Linda Navarro, Amy Reeve, Roderick Reinhart, Jose Serrato, and Leslie Smifh. City Cleik Norris distnbuted the nomination fortns for the Padcs and Rec2ation Commission vacancies. Councilmembers comp/eted their nomination(orms and submitted them fo City Clerk Nonis. City C/erk Norris tallied the nominations and announced that the following individuals had received hvo or mo2 nominations and would be invifed to interview for the Parks & Rec2ation Commission: Leticia Cazares, Alice Chaisongkram, Enc Chaisonglvam, Thomas Doyle, Hecto� Femandez, G. Michael German, Linda Navarro, Tom Nehnng, David Olivera, Leslie Pham, Emmanuel Soto, and John Zarem. The Council discussed dates for open meetings to conduct interviews. Ciry o/Chula Ysta Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 10,2015 A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, seconded by Councilmember McCann, to hold the Parks & Recreation Commission interviews at 4:OOp.m. on November 17, 2015. A vote was not taken on the motion. ACTION: A substitute motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Depury Mayor Bensoussan, that the Parks and Recreation Commission interviews be held on November 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., or at the conclusion of the Regular Cily Council Meeting,whichever is later.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Bensoussan, seconded by Mayor Salas, that additional interviews for either the Growth Management Oversight Commission or the Civil Service Commission be held on December 15, 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m., and that the Council would continue discussion of the scheduling of open meetings for the purpose of holding interviews at the meeting of November 17,2015.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Bensoussan,McCann, Miesen and Salas No: � - Aguilar Abstain: 0 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Halbert provided an update on the Olympic Training Cen[er. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Salas announced the /ollowing recent events: Salt Creek Elementary Schoo/ Fall Fesfival, Veteran's E/ementary Schoo/ Veteran's Day parade, National League of Cities' Compact o( Mayors meeting, and the First Fnday BreaMast on the topic o( the City's environmental sustainability effoRs. She announced that A7&T had awarded grants to programs in the Sweetwater Union High Schoo/ Distnct through its DonoiChoose.Org program. Mayor Sa/as recognized veterans and spoke regarding the upcoming Veteran's Day holiday. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Bensoussan and Councilmember Miesen spoke regarding the upcoming Chula Vista Bayfiont Band Review Parade. Councilmember McCann recognized veterans and military (amilies, and spoke regarding the Veteran's Day holiday. Gity Attomey Googlns announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below. Mayor Salas recessed the meeting at 6:53 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 7:00 p.m., with 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. Ciry o/Chula Yrsta Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 10,2015 7. 15-0609 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Bay & E, Inc., et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2013-00055103-CU-MC-CTL ACTION: No reportable action. ADJOURNMENT At 7:32p.m., Ma}ror Salas adjoumed the meeting to the Regular Ciry Council Meeting on November 77, 2015, af 5:00 p.m., in fhe Council Chambers. �,ui.1�'��.e2 � Kerry K. Bi e ow, Ass�tant City Clerk CHy o/Chula Ysfa Page 7