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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2017/12/12 t City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, December 12,2017 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 5:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I i PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE I Deputy Mayor McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: i Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Councilmember Diaz, Deputy Mayor McCann and Mayor I Casillas Salas Absent: Councilmember Padilla I r Councilmember Aguilar arrived at 5:20 p.m. f Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Larrarte r SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Mayor Casil/as Sa/as recognized Boy Scout Troop 5. A. 17-0497 PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS Human Resources Director Chase recognized recipients of quarterly employee awards. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 2) 1. 17-0544 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 12, 2017. Recommended Action: Council approve the minutes. City of Chula Vista Page 1 t t City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 12,2017 2. 17-0536 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-230 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION OF CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES 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. 2017-231 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 DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions. i 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: Yes: 3- Diaz, McCann and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS j William Perno expressed gratitude for offering the recent Active Shooter Preparedness Training. I ACTION ITEMS 3. 17-0535 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-232 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE DELETION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WITH NO NET CHANGE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-233 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 29, 2017, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF SALARY RANGE MINIMUM (STEP A) FOR THE CITY CLERK CLASSIFICATION City of Chula Vista Page 2 i City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 12,2017 I C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-234 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 22, 2017, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO REFLECT: (1) THE SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR RECREATION AIDE, CLERICAL AIDE AND LIBRARY AIDE; (2) THE ELIMINATION OF TWO INACTIVE, UNCLASSIFIED HOURLY POSITION TITLES, SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AND MUSEUM ATTENDANT; (3) THE NEGOTIATED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR POSITIONS REPRESENTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES (ACE); AND (4) THE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CONFIDENTIAL I GROUP AND UNREPRESENTED, HOURLY EMPLOYEES WITH AN ACE-REPRESENTED OR CONFIDENTIAL COUNTERPART D. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-235 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 5, 2018, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO REFLECT THE NEGOTIATED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR POSITIONS REPRESENTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 2180 i (IAFF) AND UNCLASSIFIED HOURLY EMPLOYEES IN POSITIONS WITH AN IAFF-REPRESENTED COUNTERPART E. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-236 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING (INVOLVING THE CAFETERIA PLAN OPTIONAL CASH BENEFITS) WITH THE CHULA VISTA MID-MANAGERS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION/SEIU LOCAL 221 (MMPR/SEIU LOCAL 221) AND WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (WCE) Human Resources Director Chase spoke regarding the item. ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember Diaz, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2018-232 through 2018-236 headings read, text waived.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- Diaz, McCann and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. City of Chula Vista Page 3 1 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 12,2017 MAYOR'S REPORTS At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to add an item to the agenda of December 19, 2017 to consider endorsement of the TEDx Chula Vista event, which would take place in May 2018. Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the San Diego Bike Coalition had awarded the City with a Golden Gear Award for its bike-friendly efforts and she recognized Principal Civil Engineer Rivera for leading the City's efforts. Mayor Casillas Salas announced the recent retirements of Officer Smith and Sergeant McAvenia. She reported on her attendance at the following recent events: opening of the teen drop-in center Safe Place, a retirement celebration honoring Library Director Betty Waznis, the residential Veteran's Home holiday party, and her announcement of the Coming Together Toy Drive on Channel 7 News. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Diaz spoke regarding the importance of active shooter preparedness. Deputy Mayor McCann thanked the Boy Scouts from Corpus Christi for their attendance at the meeting. He reported on his attendance at the following recent events: League of California Cities meeting; the retirements of Community Service Officer Jackson, Officer Smith, and Sergeant McAvenia; the Police Department promotion ceremony; and the Veteran's Home holiday party. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year. Councilmember Aguilar spoke regarding her recent tours of the KOA campground in Chula Vista and City parks. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Items 4 and 6 listed below. He stated that Item 5 would be continued to a future date. William Best spoke regarding Closed Session Item 6. He expressed concern regarding the terms of the contract and spoke regarding the subject property. Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Amy Partosan. Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 5:40 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 5:45 p.m., with all members present except Councilmember Padilla. City of Chula Vista Page 4 i City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 12,2017 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. 4. 17-0541 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(1) Names of cases: (a) John Hess v. Dave Hanneman, et al, United States District Court, Case No. 14cv2271 CAB(JMA); i (b) Tommy LaNier v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2014-00019774-CU-DF-CTL; (c) A to Z Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2017-00031155-CU-CO-CTL; and (d) Lori Tremaine v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2015-00043237-CU-PO-CTL ACTION: Item 4a: No reportable action. Item 4b: Reportable action pending finalization of settlement. Item 4c: Reportable action pending finalization of settlement. Item 4d: Reportable action pending finalization of settlement. 5. 17-0542 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One [1 ] Case. Item 5 was not discussed. 6. 17-0549 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: 1095 Alpine Avenue, Chula Vista (APN 619-100-23) Agency negotiators: Gary Halbert, Eric Crockett, Rick Ryals Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista &William F. Best, property owner Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition ACTION: Reportable action pending finalization of agreement. City of Chula Vista Page 5 i City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 12,2017 ADJOURNMENT At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of Amy Partosan to the special City Council Workshop on December 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. 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