HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2017/06/13Tuesday, June 13, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
City of Chula Vista
Meeting Minutes - Final
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:06 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Councilmember Diaz, Deputy Mayor McCann, Councilmember
Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Assistant City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Diaz /ad the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 17-0237 OATH OF OFFICE
Patrick MacFarland, Housing Advisory Commission
City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Commissioner MacFarland, and Councilmember
Aguilar presented him with a certificate of appointment.
B. 17-0238 PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
RECIPIENTS
Human Resources Director Chase presented the quarterly employee recognition recipients.
C. 17-0259 SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR THE 2017 OPEN DIVISION BASEBALL
CHAMPIONS FROM EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Mayor Casillas Salas recognized the members of the Eastlake High School Baseball team for their
success, and Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Padilla presented the players with medals.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 6)
City Attorney Googins announced that the following Councilmembers would abstain from voting on the
items indicated due to potential property -related conflicts of interest: Councilmember Aguilar on Items 3C
and 3D; Deputy Mayor McCann on Items 3D, 3E, and 4B; Councilmember Padilla on Items 3F and 4B;
and Mayor Casillas Salas on Item 3B.
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1. 17-0254 ORDINANCE NO. 3406 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS AT THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS: 1)
50 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN HUNTE
PARKWAY AND OLYMPIC VISTA ROAD; 2) 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON
OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA ROAD AND
WUESTE ROAD, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
2. 17-0099 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-091 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDING. A CONTRACT
FOR THE "MAJOR- PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FY 2016/17 (CIP#
STM390)" PROJECT TO ATP GENERAL ENGINEERING
CONTRACTORS, LLC IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $2,367,444.50;
WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01; AND AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ALL CHANGE
ORDERS AND EXPEND ALL CONTINGENCY AND AVAILABLE
FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,098,581.50
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
3. 17-0100 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-092 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 7, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (ZONES 1
THROUGH 6, 8, AND 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONES A, B, .D, AND E), AND BAY
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-093 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 9, 10 AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-094 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 8
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 20 (ZONE 7)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 1
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-097 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONE C)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions and set the public hearing
for July 11, 2017.
4. 17-0104 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-098 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE
COLLECTED TO PAY THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES
FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98-
2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 07-1, 08-1, 08-M, 09-M, 11
-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I, 13-M, 14-M, 17-I, 18-M AND 19-M WITHIN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DESIGNATING . THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE/TREASURER TO FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED
ON EACH PARCEL WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA - LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE
COLLECTED TO PAY THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES
FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 06-1 AND 07-M, WITHIN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE/ TREASURER TO FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED
ON EACH PARCEL WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
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5. 17-0125 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR SERVICE WITH COPYLINK, INC., TO PROVIDE COPIER
EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE; AND AWARDING A CONTRACT
TO GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR LEASING OF THE
COPIERS
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
6. 17-0156 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING MULTIPLE DONATIONS,
SPONSORSHIPS AND GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,312
FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATION FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS, AND-- AMENDING THE -FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO REFLECT THE
APPROPRIATION OF THESE FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items,
headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Items 1, 2, 3A, 4A, 5, and 6:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Item 36:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann and Padilla
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Casillas Salas
Item 3C:
Yes: 4 - Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Aguilar
Item 3D:
Yes: 3 - Diaz, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 2 - Aguilar and McCann
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Item 3E:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Diaz, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
Item 3F:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Padilla
Item 46:
Yes: 3 - Aguilar, Diaz and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 2 - McCann and Padilla
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stan O'Hoppe, Chula Vista resident, requested to meet with the Council and city staff on his concerns
regarding issues in the area of Memorial Park and Third Avenue.
Sandy Sato, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of Emerson Street being converted to allow only
one-way traffic and in support of hiring additional police and fire personnel.
ACTION ITEMS
7. 17-0247 PRESENTATION OF AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHULA VISTA SMART
CITY INITIATIVE
Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga gave a presentation on the City's Smart City Initiative. Jim
Madaffer, Principal of Madaffer Enterprises, also spoke regarding the program.
8. 17-0176 CONSIDERATION OF DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE (AV)
PROVING GROUND IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-102 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
PROVING GROUND IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Assistant Director of Engineering Valle and Principal Civil Engineer Flores gave a presentation on the
item.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor
McCann, that Resolution No. 2017-102 be adopted, heading read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
9. 17-0163 A. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE
INTERVIEWED TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE
PLANNING COMMISSION (DESIGN REPRESENTATIVE SEAT) AND
THE UPCOMING VACANCY OCCURRING ON JUNE 30, 2017
(AT -LARGE SEAT)
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS: Krista Burroughs, Rodney
Caudillo, Roselle Ellison, Joe Garbanzos, Gregory Hall, Marivic Lisama,
John Milburn, David Potter, Joseph Quinlivan, Mike Spethman, Jerome
Torres, Jim Trotter, and Monika Tuncbilek
B. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE
INTERVIEWED TO FILL THE UPCOMING VACANCY OCCURRING
ON JUNE 30, 2017 ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPLICANTS: David Ayala,
Alice Chaisongkram, Eric Chaisongkram, David Olivera, Charlotte
Brenda Perez -Miranda, and John Zarem
C. SELECTION OF DATE AND TIME OF OPEN MEETING OR
MEETINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS
OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR
THE VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION;
2. APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR
THE VACANCY ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION; AND
3. THE FIVE MEMBERS SEEKING REAPPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS
COMMISSIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.25.055(8)
Assistant City Clerk Bigelow provided information on the Planning Commission vacancies and stated
that there were no members of the public who requested to speak regarding the item.
The nomination forms for the Planning Commission vacancies were distributed to the Council.
In response to questions from Councilmember Aguilar, Assistant City Clerk Bigelow and City Attorney
Googins provided information on the qualifications for the Planning Commission - Design Representative
seat vacancy.
Councilmembers completed their nomination forms and submitted them to City Clerk Norris. City Clerk
Norris announced that the nomination forms were available for public review and retained on file in the
City Clerk's office.
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City Clerk Norris announced that the following individuals had received two or more nominations for the
Planning Commission - Design Representative seat and would be invited to interview: Krista Burroughs,
John Milburn, David Potter, and Joseph Quinlivan.
City Clerk Norris announced that the following individuals had received two or more nominations for the
Planning Commission - At -Large seat and would be invited to interview: Krista Burroughs, Rodney
Caudillo, Joe Garbanzos, David Potter, Joseph Quinlivan, Jerome Torres, Jim Trotter, and Monika
Tuncbilek.
Assistant City Clerk Bigelow provided information regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission
vacancy and stated that there were no members of the public who requested to speak regarding the
item.
The nomination forms for the Parks & Recreation Commission were distributed to the Council.
Councilmembers completed their nomination forms and_ submitted them to City Clerk Norris. City Clerk
Norris stated that the nomination forms were available for public review and retained on file in the City
Clerk's office.
City Clerk Norris announced that the following individuals had received two or more nominations for the
Parks & Recreation Commission vacancy and would be invited to interview: David Ayala, Eric
Chaisongkram, David Olivera, and John Zarem.
There was consensus of the Council to set the date for interviews for June 28, 2017, at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Diaz requested that the applications for future vacancies be provided to Council earlier
to allow additional time to review them.
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide
alternative processes for Council consideration for reappointment so that members seeking
reappointment would not automatically be required to participate in an interview. Councilmember Aguilar
spoke in support of continuing to receive attendance records for members seeking reappointment.
At the request of Mayor Casillas Sales, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide
alternative processes for Council consideration for the appointment of members to the Board of Ethics
that did not require local city managers to interview the applicants and make recommendations for the
appointments.
Councilmember Aguilar spoke in support of staff reviewing the appointment processes -for boards and
commissions and consider options to standardize and streamline the processes.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert reported on recent rewards the City received.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
10. 17-0260
RESOLUTION NO.
OF CHULA VISTA
Fletcher)
2017-103 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 805 (Gonzalez
This bill would modify rules applicable to the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG) to, among other things, (1) provide for the
Mayors of San Diego and Chula Vista to serve as the rotating Chair and
Vice Chair, (2) provide for a "weighted voting" system at the board level
based on population, (3) allow MTS and NCTD to impose transactions
and use taxes up to .5% for public transit purposes within their
jurisdictions_ subject to voter approval, and (4) create an "audit
committee" tasked with contracting with an independent auditor to
review SANDAG finances.
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
- Patrick MacFarland, Chula Vista resident
- Marco Briones, San Diego resident, representing Quality of Life Coalition
- Randy Van Vleck, Chula Vista resident, representing Bike Walk Chula Vista
- Carolina Rodriguez-Adjunta, Climate Action Campaign
- Julio Rivera, representing Assemblymember Gonzalez Fletcher
Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of affordable public transportation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, that Resolution No. 2017-103 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Casillas Sales reported on the following recent events: the Escaya neighborhood opening, a
Smart Cities forum at the City, a High Tech High School student presentation on gun violence, the
openings of Therapy Specialists and an art studio, and her attendance at a recent meeting of the San
Diego County Board of Supervisors to request funding to support community events.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla stated he took the oath of office for his seat on the Coastal Commission and
spoke regarding the Commission's work.
Deputy Mayor McCann spoke regarding the following recent events: a meeting of the Veteran's Home
Foundation, the grand opening of a Super Walmart on H Street, and a Chula Vista Chamber of
Commerce mixer.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7:19 p.m., Mayor Casillas Sales adjoumed the meeting to the Regular City Council Meeting on June
20, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
K rry K. Bi low, As stant City Clerk
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