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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2018/03/13 HA City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 13,2018 5:00 PM Council Chambers 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula Vista,CA 91910 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE 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 a special meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were 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, Deputy Mayor Diaz, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas Councilmember-Padilla arrived at 5:10 p.m. Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Cleric Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Larrarte PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Diaz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Casillas Salas requested a moment of silence in honor of the police officer who was shot and killed in Pomona. Mayor Casillas Salas announced,pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive$50 for their attendance at the Housing Authority meeting, which was held simultaneously with the City Council meeting. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 18-0111 PRESENTATION BY HIGH TECH HIGH STUDENTS ON ENFORCEMENT OF ALCOHOL RULES & REGULATIONS High Tech High students Gavin Holmes,Ashley Chang, and Jose Garcia gave the presentation. City of Chula Vista Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final March 13, 2018 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 -4) 1. 18-0109 ORDINANCE NO. 3420 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) TO ADD JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) AS A PROCUREMENT METHOD AND ESTABLISH RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ESTABLISH UNIFORM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPER-PERFORMED PUBLIC WORKS, EXEMPT THE CITY'S PURCHASING SYSTEM FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE, AND PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC INDEXED ADJUSTMENTS TO JOC DOLLAR THRESHOLDS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance. 2. 18-0110 ORDINANCE NO. 3421 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS15-0005/MPA15-0022 AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CEQA; AND APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED REZONINGS FOR THE OTAY RIVER BUSINESS PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING SUBDIVISION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY WITH AN INDUSTRIAUCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS PARK (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance. 3. 18-0064 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-043 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REVISED CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE ORIGINALLY ADOPTED PURSUANT TO PREVIOUS RESOLUTION NO. 17577 B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING SUBSECTION 2.25.230(C) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE RECORD RETENTION POLICY FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEETINGS (FIRST READING) Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on second reading. City of Chula Vista Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final March 13, 2018 4. 18-0065 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY; INCREASING THE MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 FROM $50,000 TO $125,000; AND ADDING THREE 1-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS OF $150,000 Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. Approval of the Consent Calendar ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember 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 There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Chipman, San Diego resident, representing San Diego for Safe Neighborhoods, spoke in opposition to the commercialization of cannabis. Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of safe schools and gun regulations. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 18-0072 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE REPORT REGARDING 2018/2019 FUNDING REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT) 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. Senior Management Analyst Davis responded to a question from Mayor Casillas Salas. 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. City of Chula Vista Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final March 13,2018 ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to accept the report, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 6. 18-0113 A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR TROLLEY TERRACE AND CORDOVA VILLAGE AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS B. RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS FOR A PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS AT TROLLEY TERRACE AND CORDOVA VILLAGE AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS 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. Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember McCann, to continue Item 6 to the Council meeting of April 17, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 ACTION ITEMS 7. 18-0051 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-045 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE F STREET PROMENADE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN FROM BAY BOULEVARD TO THIRD AVENUE B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSNET GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAL) THROUGH THE SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019, CERTIFYING THAT MATCHING FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE GRANT City of Chula Vista Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final March 13, 2018 Principal Landscape Architect Ferman, Landscape Architect Caro, and MIG representative Rick Barrett gave a presentation and answered questions from the Council. Landscape Architect Caro stated that the Council had been provided with a revision to Exhibit 2. Staff answered questions from the Council. Randy Epstein, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads 11, recommended the existing rail tracks not be altered for future possible implementation of trolley cars to run between the Bayfront and Third Avenue. The following individuals spoke in support of staffs recommendations and offered modifications: -Armando Ibarra, Chula Vista resident, representing Bike Walk Chula Vista -Matt Lowery, Chula Vista resident, and he spoke in support of adding a path to the E Street Trolley station -Randy Van Vleck, Chula Vista resident, representing Bike Walk Chula Vista, and he spoke in support of adding a path to the E Street Trolley station and distributed written communications Council discussion on the item ensued. Councilmember Aguilar distributed a revision to Exhibit 2 and also spoke in support of the revisions provided by staff. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-045(Item 7A) as amended to include the revisions distributed by staff and Councilmember Aguilar, heading read, text waived.The motions carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 There was a consensus of the Council to further consider future use of the existing rail tracks. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-046(Item 76), heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Casillas Salas reported her attendance at the following recent events: Norbert Stein's 105th birthday celebration and the community meeting at Camarena School with the Chula Vista Police Department and the Chula Vista Elementary School District. She also thanked the school resource officers and public safety officers. City of Chula Vista Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final March 13,2018 COU NCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember McCann reported on his attendance at the community meeting at Camarena Elementary School with the Chula Vista Police Department and the Chula Vista Elementary School District. He thanked the Chula Vista Police Officers and school resource officers. He also spoke regarding the opening day ceremonies for Eastlake Little League and Sweetwater Little League and TAVA's Taste of Third Avenue event. Deputy Mayor Diaz reported on his attendance at the Fire Department's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Training. Councilmember Padilla congratulated Captain Norbert Stein. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City Attorney Googins announced the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the item listed below and that he and Mayor Casillas Salas would be recusing themselves due to personal allegations related to the case. Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:44 p.m. The Council reconvened in closed session at 6:50 p.m. with all members, except for Mayor Casillas Salas,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. 8. 18-0108 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of case: Alexandra Investments, Inc., et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2018-10121-CU-NP-CTL ACTION: There was no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT At 7:12 p.m., Mayor Casillas Salas adjoumed the meeting to the Regular City Council Meeting on March 27, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ly Kerry . Bigelo MMC, City Clerk City of Chula Vista Page 6