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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 5:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Councilmember Bensoussan, Councilmember McCann,
Deputy Mayor Miesen and Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney' Googins, Assistant City Cleric Bigelow and Deputy
City Clerk Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Sales stated that, regarding Item 11, the appellant had withdrawn his appeal and
therefore the item would not be heard.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 16-0547 OATH OF OFFICE
William Sears, Veterans Advisory Commission
Assistant City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Commissioner Sears, and Deputy Mayor
Miesen presented him with a certificate of appointment.
B. 16-0548 SPECIAL RECOGNITION HONORING NEW UNITED STATES ARMY
RECRUITS FROM CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas honored the new U.S. Army Recruits from Chula Vista, who introduced themselves
to the Council.
C. 16-0581 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 6, 2016 AS LIEUTENANT COMMANDER HENRY A
MARTINEZ II DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Lieutenant
Commander Martinez ll.
D. 16-0582 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING MR.
FROYLAN VILLANUEVA FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICES IN
HONORING OUR VETERANS PARADE MISSION
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Mr. Villanueva.
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E. 16-0584 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PUBLIC WORKS
EMPLOYEE AGNES BERNARDO FOR 30 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Sales read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Agnes
Bernardo.
Mark Twohey, representing the Youth Sports Council, paid tribute to Agnes Bernardo.
F. 16-0583 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PUBLIC WORKS
EMPLOYEE LARRY SHROYER FOR 23YEARS OF EXEMPLARY
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Miesen presented it to Larry Schroyer.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 10)
1. 16-0567 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 15, 2016.
Recommended Action: Council approve the minutes.
2. 16-0587 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of resignation from Christopher Ramirez, Veteran Advisory
Commission
Recommended Action: Council accept the resignation.
3. 16-0555 A. ORDINANCE NO. 3382 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL
BUILDING CODES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
B. ORDINANCE NO. 3383 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2016
EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
C. ORDINANCE NO. 3384 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.09 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2016
EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
D. ORDINANCE NO. 3385 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS
CODE, 2016 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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E. ORDINANCE NO. 3386 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, 2016 EDITION (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
F. ORDINANCE NO. 3387 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING CHAPTER 15.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,
2016 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
G. ORDINANCE NO. 3388 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2016
EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
H. ORDINANCE NO. 3389 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2016
EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
I. ORDINANCE NO. 3390 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2016 EDITION
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
J. ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2016
EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
K. ORDINANCE NO. 3392 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2016 EDITION
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinances.
4. 16-0556 ORDINANCE NO. 3393 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.25, 2.33, AND 2.53
TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPOINTMENT PROCESS APPLICABLE TO THE CITY'S CULTURAL
ARTS COMMISSION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
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5. 16-0468 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-242 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF
OFFICIALS, CANDIDATES AND DESIGNATED. EMPLOYEES WHO
ARE REQUIRED TO FILE PERIODIC STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC
INTERESTS AND THE DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR SAID
FILERS, AND DESIGNATING THOSE FILERS AS "LOCAL AGENCY
OFFICIALS" FOR PURPOSES OF AB 1234, THEREBY REQUIRING
THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN MANDATED ETHICS TRAINING
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.02.030 RELATING TO THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
(FIRST READING)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on
first reading.
6. 16-0503 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-243 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NV5, INC. TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING
AND MARKETING SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN
ADVERTISING/ AWARENESS/ PERCEPTION CAMPAIGN,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
SAME, AND APPROVING UP TO THREE, ONE-YEAR
ADMINISTRATIVE EXTENSIONS
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
7. 16-0496 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-244 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2017
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
8. 16-0471 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-245 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA (1) AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND
REMOVAL OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES; (2) AMENDING THE
AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WITH NO NET CHANGE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING; AND (3)
ELIMINATING A -STEP SALARY FOR THE RECREATION AIDE
CLASSIFICATION THEREBY SETTING THE STARTING SALARY AT
B -STEP TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE'S MINIMUM
WAGE LAW
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-246 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO
REFLECT A SALARY INCREASE FOR CITY ATTORNEY (ELECTED)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 503(C) OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CITY CHARTER
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-247 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2016-2017 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER
25, 2016, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5, REFLECTING CORRECT SALARY FOR
POLICE RECRUIT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-248 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2016-2017 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 9,
2016, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5, REFLECTING SALARY FOR CITY
ATTORNEY AND ADDITIONS OF IT TECHNICIAN AND POLICE
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER CLASSIFICATIONS (AND ATTENDANT
SALARIES) AND REMOVAL OF SENIOR POLICE TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST CLASSIFICATION
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-249 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2016-2017 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER
23, 2016, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5, REFLECTING ELIMINATION OF A -STEP
SALARY FOR RECREATION AIDE, THEREBY BEGINNING SALARY
AT B -STEP TO COMPLY WITH STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAWS
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-250 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2016-2017 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6,
2017, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5, REFLECTING MOU REQUIRED SALARY
INCREASE FOR POSITIONS REPRESENTED BY CHULA VISTA
POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
9. 16-0475 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-251 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR THE "INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SNS [STREET NAME SIGNS]
CONVERSION PROGRAM FY 2015/16 (CIP NO. TF393)" PROJECT
TO CTE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,100
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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10. 16-0530 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-252 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE
IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF LOT "D" FOR PUBLIC
PARK PURPOSES PER FINAL MAP NO. 16081, CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 09-03, OTAY RANCH MILLENIA PHASE 2 (EASTERN
URBAN CENTER)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Bensoussan, 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, McCann, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, expressed concem regarding the passage of Proposition 64, related
to recreational use of marijuana, and spoke in support of the Council adopting regulations related to
marijuana dispensaries.
Laurel White, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding vehicular traffic in the neighborhood
around Hilltop High School.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the City pursuing the designation of Sanctuary
City:
- Arturo Martinez, Chula Vista resident, representing ACCE
- Lileana Robles, Chula Vista resident, representing ACCE
- Nohelia Ramos, Chula Vista resident, representing ACCE
Jane Underwood, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding traffic in the area of Whitney and
Mankato Streets during the "Christmas Circle" community holiday lights event. She spoke in support of
implementing traffic mitigation measures to address the issues.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to make a referral to staff
to look into Ms. Underwood's concerns regarding Christmas Circle.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. 16-0554 CONSIDERATION OF THE DECISION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
AND FINDING REGARDING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
AT A 99 CENTS ONLY STORE LOCATED ON THIRD AVENUE
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A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND
FINDING THAT AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE AT 1030
THIRD AVENUE (99 CENTS ONLY STORE) DOES NOT SERVE
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND
FINDING THAT AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE AT 1030
THIRD AVENUE (99 CENTS ONLY STORE) SERVES PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
Mayor Casillas Sales stated that the appellant had withdrawn the appeal and, as a result, the item would
not be considered.
12. 16-0442 CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDENDUM TO FINAL EIR 13-01;
AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN, OTAY RANCH
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 NORTH
AND PORTION OF VILLAGE 4 SPA PLAN, AND PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; AND RELATED TENTATIVE
MAP AND AGREEMENTS
A. RESOLUTION
NO. 2016-253 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CONSIDERING THE
ADDENDUM TO FEIR 13
-01; APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE
CHULA VISTA
GENERAL
PLAN AND THE
OTAY RANCH GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN TO
REFLECT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SECTIONAL
PLANNING
AREA PLAN FOR
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3
NORTH AND A
PORTION
OF VILLAGE 4
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-254 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA AMENDMENT (MPA16-0008) FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
3 NORTH AND A PORTION OF VILLAGE 4 PROJECT, SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-255 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP CVT -16-02
(PCS16-0002) FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 NORTH AND A
PORTION OF VILLAGE 4 PROJECT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION
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D. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 NORTH AND A
PORTION OF VILLAGE 4 SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (VILLAGE 3
SPA) PLAN'S PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO
MODIFY ZONING, CLARIFY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, REVISE
REQUIREMENTS, AND ADD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMENDED SPA PLAN FOR VILLAGE 3
(FIRST READING)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-256 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE COMMUNITY PURPOSE
FACILITIES AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 BETWEEN
THE CITY AND HOMEFED VILLAGE III MASTER, LLC.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-257 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING
CONSTRUCTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARK P-1 IN OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE 3 AND A PORTION OF COMMUNITY PARK P-2 IN OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 4 BETWEEN THE CITY AND HOMEFED VILLAGE
III MASTER, LLC.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-258 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BALANCED COMMUNITIES
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
3 BETWEEN THE CITY AND HOMEFED VILLAGE III MASTER, LLC.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-259 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
TRANSFER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND
HOMEFED
VILLAGE III
MASTER, LLC, TRANSFERRING
A PORTION
OF THE
VILLAGE 3
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
OBLIGATION TO
VILLAGE
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I. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-260 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS,
LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE 3 AND A PORTION OF VILLAGE 4 SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA (VILLAGE 3) BETWEEN THE CITY AND HOMEFED VILLAGE III
MASTER, LLC.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-261 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BASIN MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3 AND A PORTION OF
VILLAGE 4 SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (VILLAGE 3) BETWEEN
THE CITY AND HOMEFED VILLAGE III MASTER, LLC.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the
date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
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Deputy Mayor Miesen stated he would abstain from participating and voting on Items 12 and 13 due to a
potential conflict of interest related to a business entity in which he had a financial interest. He left the
dais at 5:51 p.m.
Mayor Casillas Sales opened the public hearing.
Kent Aden, applicant, representing HomeFed, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Sales closed the
public hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that Resolution Nos. 2016-253, 2016-254, 2016-255 as amended,
2016-256, 2016-257, 2016-258, 2016-259, 2016-260, and 2016-261 be adopted, and
the above ordinance (Item 12D) be placed on first reading, headings read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Miesen
13. 16-0490 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE DESIGN REVIEW
APPLICATION FOR THE ASSOCIATED MILLENIA RETAIL CENTER
PROJECT BY SUDBERRY DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDING THE
EASTERN URBAN CENTER SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN TO
CHANGE THE AVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENT IN A
PORTION OF DISTRICT 1
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-262 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT
(DR16-0003) TO CONSTRUCT A 130,801 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
CENTER WITH 585 PARKING SPACES ON 12.5 ACRES WITHIN THE
MILLENIA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN TO CHANGE THE BUILDING HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS WITHIN A PORTION OF DISTRICT 1 (MPA16-0003)
(FIRST READING)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the
date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Deputy Mayor Miesen had previously stated he would abstain from participating and voting on Item 13
due to a potential conflict of interest related to a business entity in which he had a financial interest. He
remained away from the dais during discussion and voting on the item.
Landscape Architect Ferman and Associate Planner Steichen gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public
hearing.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Bensoussan, that Resolution No. 2016-262 be adopted and the above ordinance
(Item 1313) be placed on first reading, headings read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Miesen
Deputy Mayor Miesen returned to the dais at 6:16 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
14. 16-0550 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE PLAN,
CREATING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS RELATED TO MEASURE P, THE
TEMPORARY HALF -CENT SALES TAX
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-263 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL
INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURE
PLAN; ESTABLISHING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS,
"STREET PAVEMENT CITYWIDE (MEASURE P)" (STL421) AND
"DESIGN OF FIRE STATIONS (MEASURE P)" (GG229); AND MAKING
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17
OPERATING AND CIP PROGRAM BUDGETS APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE MEASURE P SALES TAX EXPENSES (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-264 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR
EQUIPMENT AS APPROVED WITHIN THE INFRASTRUCTURE,
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURE PLAN; WAIVING THE
COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE TWO-PARTY AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND HARRELL AND COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND J.P. MORGAN CHASE TO PROVIDE
UNDERWRITING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS
Deputy City Manager Kachadoorian gave a presentation on the item. She stated an amended resolution
had been provided to the Council to include the establishment of an additional capital improvement
project related to sod and soil additives at sports fields.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor Miesen,
that Resolution No. 2016-263 as amended, and 2016-264 be adopted, headings
read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
15. 16-0551 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY TO
ESTABLISH A DISABLED VETERANS AND SMALL BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-265 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY
ESTABLISHING A DISABLED VETERANS AND SMALL BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Finance Director Bilby provided information on the item
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, that Resolution No. 2016-265 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
16. 16-0568 CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE AS REQUIRED BY MEASURE P
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.61 -
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (FIRST READING)
City Manager Halbert provided information regarding the item.
Council discussion ensued.
VISTA ADDING CHULA VISTA
"MEASURE P" CITIZENS'
Pada Martinez -Montes, Chula Vista resident, representing ACCE, submitted a request to speak but was
not present.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that the proposed ordinance be amended to add two additional
Designated Member seats, which would be nominated, one each, by the Chula
Vista Fire Chief and the Chula Vista Police Chief. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor
Casillas
Salas, seconded by
Councilmember
Bensoussan, that the proposed
ordinance
be further amended
to add two
additional Designated Member seats,
which
would be nominated,
one each, by
the Alliance of Californians for
Community
Empowerment (San
Diego branch)
and the San Diego and Imperial
Counties Labor Council. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Bensoussan, that the proposed ordinance be further amended to add one
additional At -large Member seat, which would be filled by a resident of any one of
the four districts, and that the appointment process detailed in the proposed
ordinance be approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Bensoussan, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 2 - Aguilar and McCann
Abstain: 0
There was consensus of the Council to make a referral to staff to research options regarding prohibiting
candidates from serving on the committee for potential revision of the ordinance at a future date.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor Miesen,
that the ordinance be placed on first reading, as amended, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann, Miesen and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas paid tribute to Betsy Keller and stated the meeting would be adjourned in Ms.
Keller's memory.
COU NCI LM EMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann paid tribute to Betsy Keller. He spoke regarding the recent ribbon cuttings and
grand openings of the Eastlake Speed Circuit and the AAMCO on Broadway. Councilmember McCann
thanked Councilmember Aguilar and Deputy Mayor Miesen for chairing the Starlight Parade
subcommittee and spoke regarding the event. He reported on a recent speaking engagement for Boy
Scouts Troop 1194, a community watch program meeting, and the YMCA Youth in Government event.
Deputy Mayor Miesen spoke regarding the recent Starlight Parade. He thanked event sponsors and
those who assisted with the planning. Deputy Mayor Miesen also reported on his attendance at the
recent YMCA Youth in Government event.
Mayor Casillas Salas thanked Councilmember Aguilar for her efforts related to reinstituting the Starlight
Parade and for Councilmember Aguilar and Deputy Mayor Miesen's work on the 2016 parade.
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Councilmember Bensoussan congratulated Councilmembers-elect Diaz and Padilla. She announced the
upcoming opening of the cultural arts space at City Hall and the awards presentation for the We Are
Chula Vista photography contest. Councilmember Bensoussan stated that a bench had been installed at
the dog park at Eucalyptus Park using donated funds.
Councilmember Aguilar reported on the recent Starlight Parade. She also spoke regarding the
development of the F Street Promenade Master Plan.
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Item 18
below. He stated Item 17 would be continued to a future date.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:31 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
7:40 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.
17. 16-0522 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of case: David Mitchell v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego
Superior Court, Case No. 37 -2015 -00030488 -CU -WT -CTL
Item 17 was not discussed and was continued to a future date.
18. 16-0564 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives:
Gary Halbert, Glen Googins, Kelley Bacon, Courtney Chase, Maria
Kachadoorian, Simon Silva, Harry Muns and David Bilby
Employee organization:
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Casillas Sales adjourned the meeting in memory of Betsy Keller, to the Regular City
Council Meeting on December 13, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, and thence to the
Special City Council Meeting on December 13, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Kerry K. Bi I w, Assis t City Clerk
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