HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2013/06/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
4W SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 11, 2013 2:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Special Meetings of the Housing Authority and the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at
2:04 p.m.in the Council Chambers,located in City Hall,276 Fourth Avenue,Chula Vista,California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members Aguilar, Bensoussan,
Ramirez, Salas and Mayor/Chairperson Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency
Counsel Googins, City Clerk/Secretary Norris, and Senior Deputy
City Clerk Bigelow
4W PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mayor Cox announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive $50
for their attendance at this Housing Authority meeting, being held simultaneously with the City
Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR(Items 1-16)
Items 12, 14, and 16 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember
Aguilar.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 9, 2013.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Salas requesting an excused absence from the May
21, 2013 City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
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B. Letter of resignation from Kimberly Medeiros, Charter Review Commission.
Recommendation: Council accept resignation.
3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CALTRANS
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-
WAY OF INTERSTATE 5 AT PALOMAR STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND SOUTHERN SAN DIEGO PROPERTIES, LLC. (PROPERTY OWNER) FOR
THE PALOMAR GAS AND CARWASH PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager/Director of
Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-107 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ALLOWING DRIVEWAY ACCESS ALONG EAST PALOMAR TO TRINITY
PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, LLC. (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development
Services)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE ASSIGNABLE AND
IRREVOCABLE GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT AND THE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EASEMENT ADJACENT TO EAST PALOMAR
(Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 (Director
of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ESTABLISHING THE GANN INITIATIVE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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7. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
4w VISTA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE
OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CREATING THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-054 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CREATING
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council/Authority adopt the resolutions.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENT AND
APPROVING THE FORM OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR INCORPORATED FOR PROVIDING DATA
HOSTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
(Deputy City Manager and Director of Finance/Treasurer)
4w Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING CONTINUATION OF ELECTRICITY COMMODITY
PURCHASES FROM SHELL ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
PURCHASES (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 1,778 SQUARE FOOT EASEMENT
FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT NEEDED FOR THE OTAY
LAKES STREET WIDENING PROJECT (STM355) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED LAND TO SAN DIEGO
GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (SDG&E) FOR ELECTRIC FACILITIES AS
NECESSARY TO PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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12. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
13. ITEM 13 WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRIOR TO POSTING.
14. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE "CHULA VISTA GOLF COURSE
PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CA (CIP NO. PR318)" PROJECT, AWARDING A BASE CONTRACT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $104,000 TO JUST CONSTRUCTION, WAIVING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO EXPEND AVAILABLE CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE PROJECT UP
TO $71,000 TO COMPLETE AS MANY ADDITIVE ALTERNATIVE BID ITEMS AS
POSSIBLE (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. Item removed from Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff s recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 11 and 15, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
12. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.52.480 DESIGNATING SPECIFIC PARKING
RESTRICTIONS WITHIN CITY MUNICIPAL LOTS AND INCORPORATING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.52.482 TO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING
(FIRST READING) (Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the above ordinance on first reading, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to
provide a report on the feasibility of issuing permits at a fee to park in City lots overnight,
including consideration of security and liability issues.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER (Assistant
Director of Recreation)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2013-115, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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16. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-017 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED UNDER HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34191.5 EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE PLAN
THAT ADDRESSES PARKING LOT PARCELS (Assistant City Manager)
ACTION: Agency Member Ramirez moved to adopt Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2013-017, heading read, text waived.
Agency Member Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-018 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
THAT PORTION OF THE LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
REQUIRED UNDER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34191.5 THAT
ADDRESSES PARKING LOT PARCELS (Assistant City Manager)
Councilmember Salas recused herself from discussion and voting on Item 16B due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest. She left the dais at 2:30 p.m. and returned, following the
discussion and vote, at 2:35 p.m.
ACTION: Chairperson Cox moved to adopt Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. 2013-018, heading read, text waived. Agency Member
Aguilar seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Agency Member Salas
4W abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gabriel Uribe, San Diego resident, expressed concern regarding mobile food trucks parking
illegally and their impact on local businesses. Mayor Cox stated the item would be referred to
staff and requested City Attorney Googins provide information on the item under his comments
at the next convenient meeting.
Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding illegal mobile lunch trucks and
their impact on local businesses in Chula Vista, especially along the Broadway corridor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CONSOLIDATE THE DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services)
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.
Principal Planner Ponseggi provided information on the roles of the Planning Commission and
kw the Design Review Board and suggested the Council consider consolidating the bodies' duties.
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Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Bensoussan moved to place the following ordinance on first
reading and to direct staff to require Planning Commission applicants to indicate
their area of expertise on the application to demonstrate they have the desired
skillset, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion,
and it carried 3-2, with Councilmembers Aguilar and Ramirez opposed.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42 REGARDING THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION; RESCINDING
CHAPTERS 2.47 (DESIGN REVIEW BOARD) AND CHAPTER 2.55 (CHULA
VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) AND REMOVING
REFERENCES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND CHULA VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THEREIN (FIRST READING)
18. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
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.
The item was noticed for 3:00 p.m. and was heard at 3:16 p.m.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, encouraged the Council to carefully consider placing liens
on properties and spoke in support of notifying the property owners.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-117, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER-
OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
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19. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON
THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT
CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION (Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
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 Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-118,
heading read, text waived. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE
PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR
COLLECTION
20. This item was noticed for 5:00 p.m. and was heard following Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
4W CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Items 24
through 26 listed below.
At 3:28 p.m., the Council convened in 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.
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Eric Harris v. Cily of Chula Vista, U.S. District Court, Case No. 09ov2239JAH(POR)
25. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One case
26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One case
4W At 5:04 p.m., the Council reconvened in open session with all members present.
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20. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE ADOPTION
OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY
AND THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014 (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council/Agency/Authority conduct the public hearing, adopt the
following resolutions and place the ordinance on first reading.
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.
Councilmember Aguilar stated she would be abstaining from voting on Item 20B and
Councilmember Salas stated she would be abstaining from voting on Items 20C and 20D due to
potential property-related conflicts of interest.
Director of Finance Kachadoorian presented information on the revisions made to the proposed
budget based on Council direction at the meeting of May 28, 2013.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
The following employees spoke in support of additional funding for employee compensation:
• Melissa Trulock, Spring Valley resident and Chula Vista employee, representing CVEA
• David Garcias, Chula Vista resident, representing SEIU 221
• Rusty James, El Cajon resident and Chula Vista employee, representing CVEA, also
spoke in support of the employees participating in the development of the City Manager's
Quality Workforce program.
• Joaquin Zuniga, Chula Vista resident and employee
• Jeanie Balderas, San Diego resident and Chula Vista employee
Dave Kaplan, Chula Vista resident and employee, requested information regarding the budget-
adoption process
Larry Alcoff, representing SEIU, CVEA and Mid-Managers/Professionals, spoke in support of
the union and its members participating in the development of the City Manager's Quality
Workforce program.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed budget. In response to a question from
Councilmember Ramirez, City Manager Sandoval stated there would be $20,000 available in
current year savings to spend on books and materials for the Library.
ACTION: Council/Agency/Authority Member Ramirez moved to adopt the following City
Council Resolution Nos. 2013-119 and 2013-123, Housing Authority Resolution
No. 2013-055, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No.
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2013-019, and place the following ordinance on first reading, headings read, text
waived. Mayor/Chairperson Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 8 AND 10 AND THE OTHER EXPENSES CATEGORY OF THE
NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND
E. COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS
POSITION TITLES AND CHANGES IN SALARY AND EMPLOYEE GROUP
AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 OPERATING BUDGET
F. HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-055 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2014
G. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-019 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF C14ULA VISTA
ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2014
H. COUNCIL ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD ANIMAL
CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR AND HOUSING MANAGER (FIRST
READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-120, heading read,
text waived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Aguilar abstaining.
B. COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2013-121 and 2013-
122, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion,
and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Salas abstaining.
C. COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
D. COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET,
OTHER EXPENSES CATEGORY, IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013/2014 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
OTHER BUSINESS
21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval announced a meeting regarding a proposed addition to the Richard J.
Donovan prison and stated the impacts to the City were unknown at that time. He also provided
information regarding infrastructure financing efforts. Finally, he reported that the Continuous
Improvement program was highlighted at the last meeting of the San Diego City Managers.
22. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox announced that Chula Vista was recognized as a finalist in the Cool California
Challenge. She also stated that the City was selected as one of 22 cities by the National League
of Cities for a leadership academy related to health care access for children. She provided
information on the status of the appointment to the open seat on the California Coastal
Commission and announced the recent enterprise zone press conference.
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23. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Bensoussan announced the upcoming events: Otay Valley Regional Park new
trail ribbon cutting and the Harbor Fest.
Councilmember Salas: Discussion and potential action regarding the formation of
an ad-hoc committee comprised of Councilmember Salas and Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan for the purposes of communicating with various arts groups in the
City and researching the potential establishment of an art incubator in Chula
Vista.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to establish an ad-hoc committee not lasting more
than nine months, comprised of Councilmember Salas and Deputy Mayor
Bensoussan for the purposes of communicating with various arts groups in the
City and researching the potential establishment of an art incubator in Chula
Vista. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Councilmember Salas paid tribute to Chula Vista resident Winlove Cudal who recently passed
away.
Councilmember Aguilar spoke in support of the City investigating the food truck issues reported
by the public speakers.
City Attorney Googins recognized Chula Vista Police Agent Matt Smith for his knowledge
regarding identity theft and fraud, and his willingness to present to the City Attorney Association
of San Diego County on the topic at an upcoming meeting.
City Manager Sandoval stated the meeting of June 18, 2013 would be cancelled and the next
meeting would be July 9, 2013.
CLOSED SESSION
24. This item was taken out of order and heard following Item 19.
25. This item was taken out of order and heard following Item 19.
26. This item was taken out of order and heard following Item 19.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting.
Kerry K. Bi low, SeAOr Deputy City Clerk
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