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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2017/05/23 SA HACity of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:00 PM Council Chambers 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula Vista, CA 91910 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council and special meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 5:06 p:m. in the Council Chambers, located -in City Hall,276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Deputy Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to AB 23, that he and each Councilmember would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, which was held simultaneously with the City Council meeting. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmember Diaz, Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Padilla Excused: Councilmember Aguilar 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 Dominic Alcorn led the Pledge of Allegiance. Deputy Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence in memory of those who were killed in the recent Manchester Arena bombing. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 17-0131 EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION HONORING STAFF WITH MILESTONE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES City Manager Halbert recognized employees with milestone service anniversaries. B. 17-0186 PRESENTATION BY AQUATICA SAN DIEGO VICE PRESIDENT CARLOS CUEVAS REGARDING SEAWORLD'S WATER PARK AND ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Mr. Cuevas, representing Aquatica San Diego, presented information on the water park and its fifth anniversary. C. 17-0221 FIRE STATION PRESENTATION BY CASTLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEER (ACE) MENTORS PROGRAM Vera Howell, representing Turner Construction, and students from the Castle Park High School ACE Program gave a presentation on their fire station project. City of Chula Vista Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 23, 2017 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 7) Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff. 1. 17-0214 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memoranda from Councilmember Diaz requesting excused absences from the May 9, and May 16, 2017 City Council Meetings. Recommended Action: Council excuse the absences. 2. 17-0222 ORDINANCE NO. 3403 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 19M (FREEWAY COMMERCIAL 2), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance. Item 3 was removed from the consent calendar. 4. 17-0224 ORDINANCE NO. 3405 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36, "HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION" (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance. 5. 17-0079 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING COUNCIL COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE 2016 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT TO HIRE 12 FIREFIGHTERS Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. 6. 17-0190 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF, AND AMENDING, COUNCIL POLICY NO. 220-01, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES; AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT, ACTIVITY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER B. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution and accept the report. City of Chula Vista Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 23, 2017 7. 17-0192 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF POLICY Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. Approval of the Consent Calendar ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, 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: Yes: 3 - Diaz, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 ITEMS REMOVED -FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. 17-0223 ORDINANCE NO. 3404 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 19.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (CVMC) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION CREATING AN INITIATION PROCESS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS, SPECIFIC PLANS, PRECISE PLANS (LAND USE PLANS) AND FOR REZONING (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Development Services Director Broughton stated that the Council had received two versions of the ordinance at the Council meeting of May 16, 2017, and that staffs recommendation was that the Council adopt the ordinance that included revisions recommended by the Planning Commission. There was consensus of the Council that the ordinance placed on first reading at the meeting of May 16, 2017 was the version that included the revisions recommended by the Planning Commission. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Diaz, that Ordinance No. 3404 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Diaz, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Kenn Colclasure, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding excessive speed of vehicles in the area of E. Rienstra Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. 16-0466 CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 (SW297)" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 (This item was continued from 5/23/17.) City of Chula Vista Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 23, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-087 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; WAIVING MINOR BID IRREGULARITIES; AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 (CIP# SW297)" PROJECT TO SANCON ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,067.07; APPROPRIATING $130,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE SEWER FACILITY REPLACEMENT FUND TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SW297; WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ALL CHANGE ORDERS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 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 McCann opened the public hearing. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, that Item 8 be continued to the meeting of June 6, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Diaz, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 ACTION ITEMS 9. 17-0158 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES ON THIRD AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CREATING THE CHULA VISTA THIRD AVENUE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM Karen Roque, Chula Vista resident, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, that Resolution No. 2017-080 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Diaz, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Chula Vista Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 23, 2017 10. 17-0170 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 AS THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SAME City Manager Halbert, Finance Director Bilby, Budget & Analysis Manager Nguyen, and Administrative Services Manager Beamon-gave a presentation on the item. Darrell Roberts, representing Chula Vista Firefighters, spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation. There was consensus of the Council to continue the item to the meeting of June 6, 2017, and to direct staff to provide options at that time to add an additional fire engine company in the eastern part of the City as part of the fiscal year 2017/2018 budget. 11. 17-0171 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A LICENSE AND FACILITY OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT TO OPERATE A CULTURAL ARTS SPACE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LICENSE AND FACILITY OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND FRANCISCO GARCIA-VELASQUEZ, DBA THE INDUSTRY, TO OPERATE A CULTURAL ARTS SPACE ON AN UNIMPROVED CITY -OWNED PARCEL LOCATED AT 224 THIRD AVENUE Deputy Mayor McCann stated that Item 11 was pulled by staff and would not be considered at that time. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Halbert provided information on the Bayfront development progress. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann stated that the Cultural Arts Commission and Civil Service Commission interviews that were scheduled for May 22, 2017 would be rescheduled and that the Council would select a new date and time for interviews at the meeting of June 6, 2017. Deputy Mayor McCann announced the upcoming street -naming ceremony to dedicate seven streets to fallen veterans from Chula Vista. City of Chula Vista Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 23, 2017 MAYOR'S REPORTS 12. 17-0225 Ratification of appointment of Patrick MacFarland to the Housing Advisory Commission. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, that the above appointment be ratified. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Diaz, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 13. 17-0198 Consideration of appointment of a voting delegate and alternates for the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Conference, to be held in Sacramento, September 13 through 15. (This item was continued from 5/23/17.) Deputy Mayor McCann stated that Item 13 would be continued to the meeting of June 6, 2017. ADJOURNMENT At 6:58 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the Regular City Council Meeting on June 6, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Kerry K. (51elow&lssistant City Clerk City of Chula Vista Page 6