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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 8, 2008
6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, ChuJa Vis~ California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, Interim City Attorney Miesfeld, Interim City Clerk
Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. INTRODUCTION BY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIRECTOR
LOUIE VIGNAPIANO, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, NESTOR P. JIMENEZ
JR., TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Information Technology Services Director Vignapiano introduced Nestor Jimenez. Mayor Cox
then read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Nestor.
. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR COX TO KATHY CIEN-
MAYER, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER, AND BOARD MEMBER
OF THE FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA PARKS AND RECREATION,
PROCLAIMING JULY AS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
Recreation Director Martin introduced Kathy Cien-Mayer. Mayor Cox then read the
proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Kathy.
. PRESENTATION BY NANCY LYTLE, ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR, OF THE
"SMART GROWTH" AWARD FROM THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE FOR
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he and Development Planning Manager, Mary Ladiana had
accepted, on behalf of the City, the prestigious "Smart Growth" award from the Urban Land
Institute, recognizing the City for its Urban Core Specific Plan.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 4B, due to the proximity
of his property to the community facilities districts, and the item was removed from the Consent
Calendar. Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by a member of the
public.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 20, 2008.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-160, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN THIS CITY ON JUNE 3, 2008, DECLARING THE RESULTS
THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-161, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-016, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 4, 2008, TO INCLUDE A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION TO ELECT
TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE CHULA VISTA
CHARTER
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-162, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
The Registrar of Voters has transmitted the certified results of the General Municipal
Election held on June 3, 2008. Elections Code Section 1 0262(b) requires the City Clerk,
as the City elections official, to certify the results of the election to the City Council,
which shall adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election. Adoption of the resolutions
declares the results of the General Municipal Election, gives notice of the upcoming
Special Municipal Election, and adopts regulations pertaining to materials prepared by
candidates and the associated costs. (Interim City Clerk)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-163, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION
FOR LOTS "GG" AND "M" OF SUBDIVISION MAP 14261 FOR PARK PURPOSES
AND APPROVING A REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND NNP-TRIMARK SAN MIGUEL RANCH, LLC FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF LOT 13 OF SUBDIVISION MAP 14261 WITHIN THE SAN
MIGUEL RANCH PLANNING AREA OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-164, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $350,000 FROM
THE AVAILABLE PARK AND ACQUISITION DEVELOPMENT (PAD) FUND
BALANCE TO EXISTING CIP PR260 "SAN MIGUEL RANCH COMMUNITY
PARK" FOR PARK PROPERTY ACQUISITION PURPOSES (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The proposed community park at San Miguel Ranch is located at Paseo Veracruz and
Mount Miguel Road. Adoption of the resolutions enables the City to purchase one
additional acre to enlarge the park from 19.05 to 20.05 acres. (City Engineer/Engineering
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-165, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL
TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98-2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 07-
I, 08-M, 08-1, 09-M, II-M, 12-1, 12-M, 13-1, AND 13-M AND DELEGATING TO THE
CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THE
SPECIAL TAX FOR EACH DISTRICT
B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Twenty-one Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) were formed during Fiscal Years
1998-2006. Each year, a special tax must be levied in each of the districts to pay for the
maintenance of open space preserve areas and maintenance of other public facilities, or to
repay bondholders. Adoption of the resolutions authorizes the levy of maximum special
taxes for the CFDs indicated. (City Engineer/Engineering Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-167, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF TWO GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL FUNDING CYCLE-2
TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ALONG I STREET AND ALONG MOSS
STREET
Section 1404 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) authorized the Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Program in August, 2005. The U.S. Congress authorized a five-year federal funding for
the program. This resolution approves the filing of grant application for two projects
under Cycle 2 of the Federal Safe Routes to School Program. (City
Engineer/Engineering Director)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-]68, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE "ADA CURB RAMPS FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008, PHASE 2 (STL334A)"
PROJECT TO H & D CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $]04,997.50 AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL
AVAILABLE CONTINGENCIES IN THE PROJECT
On May 2], 2008, sealed bids were received for the project which consists of the
installation of ADA pedestrian ramps and other associated improvements and repairs on
various street intersections in the City. (City Engineer/Engineering Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-]69, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE "REAS SLURRY SEAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2006/2007 (STL-340C)" PROJECT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $],559,200 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL
A V AILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
On May ]4, 2008, sealed bids were received for the project. The work consists of the
removal and replacement of damaged asphalt concrete pavement and the application of
Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) at various locations in the City. The
work for this project also includes sub-grade preparation, striping, pavement markings,
traffic control, and other miscellaneous work, and all labor, material, equipment, and
transportation necessary for the project. (City Engineer/Engineering Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the balance of
the Consent Calendar, Items] through 4A and 5 through 7, headings read, text
waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-]66, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL
TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS 06-1 AND 07-M AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR
DESIGNEE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL TAX FOR EACH
DISTRICT
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-]66, heading read, text waived.
Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-], with
Councilmember McCann abstaining.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 8.25.020,
8.25.070 AND 8.25.095 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST
READING)
In March 2008, Council approved amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter
8.25 - "Recycling," which incorporated language for a Construction and Demolition
Debris Recycling Program. The program requires a written waste management plan and
performance deposit to ensure that the waste management plan is fully implemented.
Adoption of this ordinance adds surety bonds, letters of credit or other surety acceptable
to the City Manager or designee as a form of payment for the performance deposit.
(Public Works Director)
Staff recommendation: Council hold first reading of the ordinance.
Harold West, Chula Vista resident, requested that that the Council table the ordinance, request an
updated survey from the State, have staff amend the proposed ordinance, and get a recycling
plant up and running. He stated that the report to be filed, as required by the ordinance, was
difficult to understand, time consuming to complete, and unverifiable. If a deposit must be
implemented, he proposed one-quarter of one percent of the total cost of construction with a
$30,000 cap, and if commercial recycle dumpsters were used and verified, he proposed one-
eighth of one percent of the total cost of construction.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding the $30,000 surety bond
required from the developers, and the complexity of the associated application forms.
Mayor Cox suggested that staff return to Council within two weeks re-evaluate the performance
deposit amount, and if staff determined that having a deposit of an amount less than $30,000
would not encourage recycling, then staff should inform the Council of that as well.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to place the ordinance on first reading, heading
read, text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried
4-0.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone directed staff to return to Council, in a timely manner,
with an analysis of the size of the performance deposit and its impacts on small,
medium and large developers. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
Mayor Cox requested that staff work with Mr. West on discussions about the performance
deposit and associated issues regarding the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Eastis, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, encouraged the community to
attend the upcoming Village Vibes concert series, beginning on July 16th at 6:00 p.m. at
Memorial Park.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the cancelling of Fourth of July
fireworks.
Councilmember McCann suggested that the budget item for fireworks be brought back to the
Council for consideration next year, and that the staff work with Port District to find funding for
fireworks.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 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
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 13.14.150 allows delinquent sewer services charges
to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the
property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director)
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 McCann moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2008-
170, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-170, RESOLUTION 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
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
TAX BILL
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
10. CONSIDERATION OF 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
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 8.24 allows delinquent solid waste service charges
to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the
property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director)
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 McCann moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2008- 171,
heading read, text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-171. RESOLUTION 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 PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT
REGULAR TAX BILL
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
I I. CONSIDERA TION OF TESTIMONY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTION OF THOSE ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN
CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
The City administers and maintains 36 Open Space Districts and associated zones that
have been established over the last 30 years. The Districts provide a financing
mechanism to maintain the public open space areas associated with each particular
development. The levy of the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 will enable
the City to collect funds to provide these ongoing services. (City Engineer/Engineering
Director)
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Councilmember McCann stated that he would be
abstaining from voting on Item II-B.
Deputy Mayor Rindone requested that in the future, staff reports address any potential safety
issues when there was less than a minimum reserve level of 50% in Open Space districts.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 2008- I 72,
and No. 2008-174, headings read, texts waived:
A.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-172, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND
COLLECTIBLES FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH II, 14,
IS, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31 AND 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. I (ELMD #1), AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
B.
Item II-B was considered after Items II-A and II-C.
C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-174, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND
COLLECTIBLES FOR THE TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Interim City Attorney Miesfeld noted a typographical error in the title for Resolution No. 2008-
172, and he requested that the corrected resolution title be read for the record and re-voted to
eliminate Open Space District 1 from Item II-A.
The motion carried 4-0.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2008-173,
heading read, text waived:
B.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-173, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND
COLLECTIBLES FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRlCT 1
Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember
McCann abstaining.
12. CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, PCS-06-03, TO
SUBDIVIDE 1.12 ACRES INTO TWENTY-EIGHT CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR
INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP AT 615 MOSS STREET (APPLICANT: MOSS 28 LLC)
The applicant proposes to convert an existing twenty-eight unit apartment complex into
twenty-eight condominium units. (Acting Planning Director)
Associate Planner Young presented the proposed Villa Hermosa Condominiums project.
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 Rindone moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2008-175,
heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-175, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING
CONDITIONS OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO SUBDIVIDE 1.12
ACRES INTO TWENTY-EIGHT CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR INDIVIDUAL
OWNERSHIP LOCATED AT 615 MOSS STREET
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-08-l3) FOR THREE
CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (CORR) EVENT WEEKENDS IN 2008 AND
THREE IN 2009 WITHIN THE RlMROCK QUARRY, AND AUTHORlZA TION FOR
THE WAIVING OF THE FULL COST RECOVERY RATES AND USE OF AN
ALTERNATIVE RATE OF OVERTIME PLUS TWENTY PERCENT FOR POLICE,
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (APPLICANT XR PROMOTIONS,
LLC FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
XR Promotions, LLC for Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR), has applied for a
two-year temporary Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for three off-road race events
scheduled for 2008 and three similar race events in 2009. Adoption of Resolution A
approves the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Permit. Resolutions B
and C proposed by the Police and Fire Departments, recommend appropriating $27,859
and $33,567 respectively, to offset the costs of providing Police and Fire services for the
events. If approved by the City Council, all costs for providing these services will be
reimbursed by the Applicant at "overtime plus 20-percent," rather than the Full Cost
Recovery (FCR) rate as delineated in the FCR schedule. (Acting Planning Director,
Interim Fire Chief, Police Chief)
Assistant Planning Director Lytle introduced Staff Members Phelps, Donaghue and Laube. Staff
Member Phelps presented the proposed race event.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing.
Ranie Hunter, Chula Vista resident, representing Championship Off Road Racing (CORR).
spoke in support of the proposed conditional use permit, stating that the past CORR racing
events had been successful, and that the proposed upcoming events would be broadcast on NBC
and on Speed TV, a racing network.
Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident and CEO of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of the event and the many opportunities it would offer to showcase Chula Vista.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public
hearing.
ACTION:
Councilmember McCann moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2008-176,
heading read, text waived:
A.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-176, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (lS-08-011),
AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-08-013), TO
CONDUCT RACE EVENTS ON A TEMPORARY RACETRACK WITHIN
THE RIMROCK QUARRY, LOCATED OFF HERITAGE ROAD AND
ADJACENT TO THE OT A Y RIVER V ALLEY
Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
ACTION:
Councilmember McCann moved to adopt the following resolution 13-B, heading
read, text waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE THE FULL COST
RECOVERY RATE FOR POLICE SERVICES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
OFF ROAD RACING (CORR) RACE EVENTS, AUTHORIZING AN
ALTERNATIVE RATE OF COST RECOVERY OF OVERTIME PLUS 20%,
AND APPROPRIATING $27,859 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FISCAL
YEAR 2008/2009 PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET FOR OVERTIME
COSTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Mayor Cox seconded the motion. The motion failed 3-1, with Deputy Mayor
Rindone voting no.
ACTION:
Councilmember McCann moved to adopt the following resolution l3-C, heading
read, text waived:
C.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE THE FULL COST
RECOVERY RATE FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD RACING (CORR) RACE EVENTS,
AUTHORIZING AN ALTERNATIVE RATE OF COST RECOVERY OF
OVERTIME PLUS 20%, AND APPROPRIATING $33,567 TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 PERSONNEL SERVICES
BUDGET FOR OVERTIME COSTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Mayor Cox seconded the motion. The motion failed 3-1, with Deputy Mayor
Rindone voting no.
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ADD TERM LIMITS FOR
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
This item is submitted on behalf of the Charter Review Commission. The Commission is
proposing an amendment to Section 300.D of the City Charter. The proposed
amendment would limit the number of terms an individual may serve in the office of
Mayor or Councilmember. An amendment to the City's Charter, as proposed, would
require approval by a majority of the voters. (Charter Review Commission)
Staff recommendation: Council consider the Commission's proposed Charter amendment
and provide direction to staff accordingly.
Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, recalled the history of term limits in Chula Vista. He spoke in
support of the proposed Charter amendment.
ACTION:
Mayor Cox moved to thank the Charter Review Commission for their
recommendation and that the recommendation be rejected. Deputy Mayor
Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 3-1, with Councilmember Ramirez
voting no.
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OTHER BUSINESS
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
With respect to Item 14, City Manager Garcia clarified that the Charter Review Commission was
charged with reporting its recommendations directly to the City Council, and that the
recommendations did not come from City staff. He spoke about July 4th, stating that he and his
family had viewed spectacular fireworks displays from different areas in the City.
16. MA YOR'S REPORTS
A.
ACTION:
B.
ACTION:
C.
ACTION:
Ratification of appointment of Erica Fessia to the Cultural Arts Commission.
Mayor Cox moved to appoint Erica Fessia to the Cultural Arts Commission.
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
Ratification of the appointment of Misty Tienken to the International Friendship
Commission.
Mayor Cox moved to appoint Misty Tienken to the International Friendship
Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
Consideration of designation of a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the
Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2008 Conference, to
be held September 24 through September 27, 2008 in Long Beach, California.
Mayor Cox requested approval by the Council, to be named voting delegate for
the League of California Cities 2008 Conference, and to name Deputy Mayor
Rindone as alternate. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it
carri ed 4-0.
Mayor Cox announced the upcoming Colonel Dickinson's Country Chicken Dinner event on
August 2, 2008, at the Community Congregational Church. Proceeds of the event would be set
aside for payment of the City's centennial book. She reported on the SANDAG Transportation
Committee's recommendation to SA.1\IDAG for approval of a 2009 Transportation Development
Act, to allocate $624,000 for the western salt segment of the Bayshore Bikeway, and $450,000
for the bikeway on Main Street to 32nd Street. She also stated that she had accepted an
invitation by San Diego Mayor Sanders and County Supervisor Roberts, as one of three Mayors
in the region to sit on a Regional Fire Protection Subcommittee, to look at a parcel tax proposal
throughout San Diego County. She stated that the ideas by the Subcommittee for expenditures of
monies raised from a parcel tax would be used for helicopter support, fire retardant scooper
support, a communication system, and additional fire trucks. She stated that there was still a lot
of work to be done and she welcomed any suggestions by the Council on the subject.
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann wished all a happy Fourth of July, and he hoped everyone was able to
celebrate with family and friends.
Deputy Mayor Rindone also wished all a happy Fourth of July.
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The Council convened in Closed Session at 8:28 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
18. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Christian Morales v. City of Chula Vista. et al. United States District Court, Case No.
07CVOl86JM (WMc)
Lori Kneebone v. Donna Norris. et aI., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2008-
0007081 9-CU- WM-CTL
No reportable action was taken on these items.
19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
Two cases
No reportable action was taken on these items.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday,
July 10,2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and thence to the Regular Meeting of July
15,2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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