HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2017/09/26Tuesday, September 26, 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 5:04 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 Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk
Larrarte
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 17-0391 PRESENTATION BY THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CARE FACILITY OF
THE SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY PET EVENT
Animal Care Facility Administrator Mills presented the item.
B. 17-0405 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES MANAGER LYNN FRANCE PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 5,
2017 AS ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Environmental
Services Manager France.
C. 17-0419 PRESENTATION BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
REGARDING ITS ENGINEERING EVALUATION/COST ANALYSIS
REPORTS FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF CONTAMINATED AREAS AT THE
SAN DIEGO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- SWEETWATER
MARSH UNIT
Andy Yuen, representing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, gave a presentation on the item.
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D. 17-0426 PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO MARK
CROSHIER FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN OBTAINING GOLD AND
SILVER MEDALS DURING THE WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES,
AND THE 31ST NATIONAL VETERAN'S GOLDEN AGE GAMES
Councilmember Diaz presented Mark Crosier with a medal and Councilmember Padilla presented him with
a certificate of recognition.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 6)
1. 17-0429 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Letter of resignation from Robert Coleman from the following:
Sustainability Commission
Citizens Oversight Committee
(Sustainability Representative)
Recommended Action: Council accept the resignations.
Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. 17-0008 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND AFFORDABLE DRAIN SERVICE, INC. FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR STORM DRAIN COLLECTION SYSTEM
CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
4. 17-0312 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-224 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE
1.9 -ACRE P-5 PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LOCATED IN
MILLENIA, AND APPROVING THE PARK NAME " STRATA PARK"
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
5. 17-0370 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-225 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2016/2017 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
6. 17-0415 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-226 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $530,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING $396,000 TO THE
POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy .Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar
items, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. 17-0430 ORDINANCE NO. 3411 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 9.80 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
Councilmember Aguilar spoke in support of presenting items to appropriate boards and commissions for
input.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, to adopt Ordinance No. 3411, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding illegal marijuana activity and spoke in
support of criminal enforcement.
W111iam Richter, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of a criminal division of the City Attorney's office.
Diana Vera, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding illegal marijuana activity.
Vivian Dunbar, San Ysidro resident, spoke in support of legalizing marijuana dispensaries.
Bianca Jara, Chula Vista resident and Maria Yepis, Chula Vista resident, submitted requests to speak but
were not present or declined to speak.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. 17-0256 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-227 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
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.
Finance Director Bilby presented 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.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-227, 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 Salas recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m., with all
members present.
ACTION ITEMS
8. 17-0319 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2017 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-228 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2017 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
The following members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
- John Knox, Chula Vista resident, and he made recommendations regarding the draft plan
- Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident, and she made recommendations regarding the draft plan
- Patrick Mac Farland, Chula Vista resident, and he made recommendations regarding the draft plan
-Matt Adams, San Diego resident
- Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
- Lynda Gilgun, Chula Vista resident, and she made recommendations regarding the draft plan
- Gigi Garcia, San Diego resident, representing Sullivan Solar Power
- Laurel Heller, San Diego resident, representing Sun Walk Solar, and she made recommendations
regarding the draft plan
- Randy Van Vleck, Chula Vista resident, representing Bike Walk Chula Vista, and he made
recommendations regarding the draft plan
- Ellen Kappes, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public made recommendations for changes to the draft climate action plan:
- Sophie Wolfram, San Diego resident
- Nelly Canedo, Chula Vista resident
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- Max Zaker, Chula Vista resident
- Michael Gilgun, Chula Vista resident
Mayor Casillas Salas stated the Council had received a letter signed by some of the speakers, detailing
their recommendations.
Sue Mosburg, Lakeside resident, representing Sweetwater Authority, thanked the Council for the City's
collaboration with Sweetwater Authority.
Director of Economic Development Crockett and Conservation Specialist Downs provided additional
information and responded to questions from the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-228, and to amend the Climate Action Plan
as follows:
- To include a clean energy target of 100% by 2035;
To work to identify funding, including possible grant funding, in the fiscal year
18/19 budget to fund a technical feasibility study of Community Choice
Aggregation as a way to reach 100% clean energy;
- To begin public outreach efforts and gather public feedback about Community
Choice Aggregation;
- To strive for Chula Vista to meet the gold -level standard for active transportation
and mode share as a "bike -friendly community" by the standards of the American
League of Cyclists; and
- To fully update the Climate Action Plan, in conjunction with stakeholder groups,
beginning in 2018 and to be completed by 2020.
The heading was read and text waived. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 1 - Diaz
Abstain: 0
9. 17-0432 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AND
APPROVING THE CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-229 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPOINTING KERRY BIGELOW AS CITY CLERK
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 AND APPROVING THE CITY
CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Human Resources Manager Chase provided information on the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-229, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
10. 17-0403 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PUBLIC SAFETY
STAFFING REPORT
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Staff gave a presentation on the item.
Frank Rivera, representing the Chula Vista Mid-Manager/Professional Association, expressed a desire to
work with City staff and the Public Safety Advisory Committee.
Patrick MacFarland, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding funding for public safety.
James Horst, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Police Officer's Association, provided
information regarding police operations.
David Oyos, representing the Chula Vista Police Officer's Association, spoke in support of resources to
address Police Department needs.
Manolo Guillen, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of addressing the needs of the Police and Fire
Departments and in implementing a criminal prosecution unit in the City Attorney's office.
Max Zaker, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of addressing the Police and Fire Departments' needs
and in identifying additional revenue.
Tina Jones, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of addressing the Police Department's needs.
Millie Osuna, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of addressing the Police Department's needs.
Steve Castaneda, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of addressing public safety needs.
The following members of the public submitted requests to speak but were not present when called:
- Tony Bourne
- Carla Even
City Attorney Googins stated he planned on presenting the Council with a proposal on a potential criminal
prosecution unit.
On a motion by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, there was unanimous
consensus of the Council to make a referral to staff to perform a survey to determine residents'
perceptions of the City's public safety efforts and to identify residents' wants and needs, to use the report
to provide the Council with potential options to address the needs, including options if a revenue source
did not develop; and to perform outreach to communicate on the topic with the community.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
There were none.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Item 12
listed below. He stated that Items 11 and 13 would be continued to the meeting of October 10, 2017.
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Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 11.04 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
11.16 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.
11. 17-0395 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) Case.
Item 11 was not discussed and was continued to the meeting of October 10, 2017.
12. 17-0433 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 1095 Alpine Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
APN 619-100-23
Agency
Negotiator: Rick Ryals
Negotiating
Parties: Rick Ryals, City of Chula Vista and
William Best, owner
Under
Negotiation: Acquisition of Real Property Price and terms
ACTION: No reportable action.
13. 17-0434 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One (1) Case.
Item 13 was not discussed and was continued to the meeting of October 10, 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:24 p.m., Mayor Casillas Sa/as adjourned the meeting to the Regular City Council Meeting on
October 10, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerryigelo MMC, City Clerk
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