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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/01/26 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 6, 2009 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Miesfcld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Cox thcn announced that Agenda Item 17 would not be heard. She then introduced Interim Councilmember Thompson and provided an opportunity for him to address the public. Councilmember Thompson spoke about his interim role as a decision-maker, expressed his appreciation to the Council for trusting him to participate in decision-making on behalf of the citizens, and stated that he was dedicating his service on the Council to mentors Josephine Silva and John Craven. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · INTRODUCTION BY GARY HALBERT, DEPUTY CITY MANAGERlDEVELOPMENT SI;:RVlCES DIRECTOR, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH LYNETTE JONES, SENIOR PROJECTS COORDINATOR Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced employee of the month, Lynette Jones. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Lynette. Mayor Cox recognized City Clerk Norris on her 10-year anniversary with the City and the City Clerk's Office, and for being recently elected as President of the San Diego County City Clerks Association. Mayor Cox also recognized the following employees upon their retirement from the City: James Biasi, Donald Brown, Nicole DePriest, Michael Helvie, Don Hunter, John Krizan, Nadine Mandery, Winston Martin, John Schmidt, and Gary Keller. Page 1 - Council Minutes 1-1 October 6, 2009 DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) . PRESENTATION BY CITY MANAGER JIM SANDOVAL AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SCOTT TULLOCH RECOGNIZrNG INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR MARGARET KAZMER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA City Manager Sandoval recognized and thanked Ms. Kazmer for her hard work as Interim Library Director, and he presented her with a token of appreciation. Ms. Kazmer thanked the Council, City Management and staff for the opportunity to serve in an interim capacity. . OATHS OF OFFICE: James Balnis, Board of Library Trustees City Clcrk Norris administered the oath of office to Mr. Balnis, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented him with a certificate of appointment. . PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO EMMA MCCLEES, SENIOR RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2009, AS DRIVE SAFELY TO WORK WEEK rN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Ms. McClees. . PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MARlA SHEPERD, ON BEHALF OF FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM SAN DIEGO, PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009, AS FIRST ROBOTICS DAY IN CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Thompson presented it to Ms. Sheperd and.the robotics team students. . PRESENTATION TO FIRE CHIEF DAVID HANNEMAN AND DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF JUSTIN GIPSON, OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMrNG OCTOBER 4, 2009 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Deputy Fire Chief Gipson gave a presentation about Fire Prevention week. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Chief Hanneman. · PRESENTATION OF A REPORT BY FIRE CHIEF DAVE HANNEMAN, ON THE STATUS OF WILDLAND FIRE PREPARATIONS AND CITY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER CAP ABILITY FOR THE CURRENT FIRE SEASON Fire Chief Hanneman gave an update on preparedness for wildfire season. He stated that the biggest threat in Chula Vista was the canyons, where access is limited. He talked about resources available and measures that had been taken in high threat areas. He spoke about the formation of a Fire Safe Council to educate and inform the community about wildfire prevention. He then provided the status of the City's Emergency Operations Center reorganization. Page 2 - Council Minutes October 6, 2009 1-2 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-16) Mayor Cox announced that Councilmember Thompson would be abstaining from voting on Items 7, 8 and 16, and Councilmember Castaneda would be abstaining from voting on Items 4 and 10. 1. APPROV AL OF MINUTES of June 3 and June 9, 2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letters of resignation from Joanne Clayton-Eason, Mobile Home Rent Review and Planning Commissions. B. Lettcr of resignation from Mitch Thompson, Planning Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignations. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3137, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TIME AND PLACE OF COUNCIL WORKSHOPS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) " Section 2.04.050 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code sets the time and place for City Council Workshops. The current ordinance sets the time on the fourth Thursday of the month at four p.m. in the council conference room in the Civic Center Complex. Adoption of the ordinance will update the Municipal Code to reflect the current practice of convening Council Workshops on the first Thursday of the month. This ordinance was introduced on September 15, 2009. (Director of Finance) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. ORDINA1'JCE NO. 3140, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 15.12, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) On July 10, 2008, the Council approved Resolution No. 2008-177 adopting the Implementation Plans for the Climate Change Working Group measures. Measure 4, Green Building Standards, consists of several components, one of which is the early adoption of the State Housing and Community Development's standards that are in the California Green Building Standards Code. The proposed ordinance adopts the green building standards and requires them on all residential and non-residential construction. This ordinance was introduced on September 15, 2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 3 - Council Minutes 1-3 October 6, 2009 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. ORDINANCE NO. 3141, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.25.095 - CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) In March 2008, the Council adopted the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance, Chula Vista Municipal Code 8.25.095. Staff and applicants have worked with the process and are recommending modifications to the ordinance to provide clarity and a more detailed description of the required Waste Management Report. This ordinance was introduced on September 15,2009. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 7. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 8. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-230, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PAYMENT PLAN AGREEMENTS WITH SHEA HOMES, L.P. FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE I I, "CLOVER", PHASE SEVEN AND OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE 7, "MOSAIC" PHASE FIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE LIENS AND THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO On January 6, 2009 the Council adopted Ordinance No. 3120 providing developers the opportunity to enter into a payment plan for City Development Fees to stimulate development during this economic downturn. The proposed agreements with Shea Homes, L.P. set forth the terms of the payment plan for two residential projects within the Otay Ranch. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. II A. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-232, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF ONE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, A1\1ENDING HE CONfPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF A CBAG ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AND AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE CBAG MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT TO THE POSITION OF CBAG ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II Page 4 - Council Minutes October 6, 2009 1-4 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) B. 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 THE POSITION OF CBAG ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (FIRST READING) The California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) requested the addition of one new position, CBAG Accounting Technician. CBAG also requested reclassification of one CBAG Management Assistant to CBAG Administrative Analyst II. Chula Vista City Charter section 500 requires all unclassified positions not mentioned specifically in Charter section 500 be adopted by Ordinance. The Police Department requests the new CBAG position be added to the unclassified service. (Police Chief) - Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first reading. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-233, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING ONE VEHICLE FROM THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FOR FUGITIVE TASK FORCE OPERATIONS AND APPROPRIATING $6,000 FOR FUEL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES AND SERVICES BUDGET BASED UPON UNANTICIPATED REVENUES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The United States Marshals SerVice (USMS) has identified funding to pay for vehicles for participating agencies in the Fugitive Task Force. The Police Department requests to accept one vehicle from USMS for Fugitive Task Force operations. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-234, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN EMERGENCY PRODUCTS FOR POLICE VEHICLE OUTFITTING SERVICES Because of personnel reductions in the Public Works Department, there is limited City staff available to outfit new vehicles. In order to process 24 new police vehicles in a timely manner, the Police Department recommends contracting with American Emergency Products to provide vehicle outfitting for the Police Department fleet. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-235, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $346,395 FROM THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT REGIONAL OPERATIONS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 5 - Council Minutes 1-5 October 6, 2009 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Police Department has been awarded $346,395 from the Organized Drug Crime Enforcement Task Force to act as a fiduciary for its operational costs. The City will receive a three-percent administrative fee for being the fiduciary agent. (Police Chiet) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-236, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED LAND TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (SDG&E) FOR UTILITY AND ACCESS PURPOSES AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL AND/OR GAS SERVICE TO THE PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE/ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER COMPLEX AT THE ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY The construction of Pima Medical Institute/Animal Control Omcer complex at the Animal Control Facility is nearing completion. In order to provide power to the newly relocated buildings it is necessary to grant an easement to San Diego Gas & Electric for underground power and communications facilities. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 16. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items I - 3, 5, 6, 9, and I I - 15, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, with the exception of Item 2b, which carried 4-0- I, with Councilmember Thompson abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. A. ORDINANCE NO. 3138, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 10.08, 10.52, 10.56 AND 10.62, OF THE CI.IULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO PARKING (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) B. ORDINANCE NO. 3139, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) As part of the City's management of the Downtown Parking District, staff has worked closely with the public to identify administrative and capital improvements that can be implemented. Adoption of the ordinances modifies the district boundaries and amends the Chula Vista Municipal Code to implement the parking management strategy presented to the Council September 15, 2009. These ordinances were introduced on September 15,2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances. Page 6 - Council Minutes October 6, 2009 1-6 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-231, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL ENERGY ASSURANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR $300,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AND MANAGE THE GRANT To achieve and maintain sustainable energy security, alternative emergency energy systems are needed to support critical facilities - those supporting the health, safety, security, and orderly functioning of a community. Adoption of the resolution approves submission of an application in conjunction with the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities to the U.S. Department of Energy for grant funding to produce and disseminate a model municipal emergency energy system design and technical planning guide to ensure the operation of critical urban facilities and infrastructure during disruptions of electric and gas supplies. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 4 and 10, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Council member Castaneda abstaining due to the location of his property. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 3142, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAl'-J"NED COMMUNITY DISTRICT (FORM BASED CODE) REGULATIONS FOR OTAY RANCH EASTERN URBAN CENTER (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) On September 15,2009, the Council approved the Sectional Planning Area Plan for the Eastern Urban Center portion of Otay Ranch. This ordinance adopts regulations for the Eastern Urban Center. This ordinance was introduced on September 15,2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 3143, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MCMILLIN OTA Y RANCH LLC FOR MCMILLIN'S PORTION OF THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) In conjunction with an application for a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and Tentative Map, McMillin Otay Ranch proposed a development agreement for its portion of the Eastern Urban Center (EUC) project. The proposed development agreement provides greater certainty in the development of the project to the applicant and provides additional benefits to the City that would otherwise not be realized. Approval of the development agreement is integral to being able to finance and develop the project as it is identified in thc SPA Plan. This ordinance was introduced September 15, 2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 7 - COW1cil Minutes 1-7 October 6, 2009 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 16. RESOLUTlON NO. 2009-237, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY I-lOUSING CORPORATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Ai'\fD URBAN DEVELOPMENT NEIGHBORl-lOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS On March 3, 2009, Council approved and appropriated Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds that included a portion for Rental Housing for Very Low Income Households. Staff is bringing forward the selected agencies in response to a Request For Qualifications for Council consideration and to authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Statlreconunendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Items 7, 8, and 16, headings read, text waived. COlillcilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Thompson abstaining due to predetermination of decision while serving on the Planning Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ron Bolles, Chula Vista resident, invited the Council and the public to the free "A Most lnteresting Concert...For A Most lnteresting City", featuring ballet, orchestra and dancers, on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Community Church, 2720 Olympic Parkway. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested consideration by Mr. Bolles, to include a concert event for the upcoming City's centennial in 2011. Adam Sparks, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, displayed a video and provided information on a number of events held to promote businesses on Third Avenue. Ana Villalobos, Chula Vista resident, representing San Diego Better Events, announced and invited the Council to attend the upcoming launch of the San Diego Better Events Magazine in January 2010, featuring local community articles. Ed Herrera, representing Chula Vista Civic Association Committee on Ethics, provided findings by the Committee on the Council's appointment process for Interim COlillcil Member and a Port Conunissioner. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, stated that owners of a recently purchased historic craftsman home on Second Avenue had initiated the process for a lot split with approval by the zoning administrator. Furthermore, owners of an historic home on Del Mar Avenue may also intend to split their lot. Mr. Watry stated that decisions on lot splits in historic areas should be made by the Council. Page 8 - Council Minutes October 6, 2009 1-8 ..~ DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Council member Castaneda referred the matter to City Manager Sandoval to bring the Council an emergency ordinance to stop thc lot splits on an urgent basis, until a decision can be made as to whether these lots are part of an historic preservation area. PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A REZONE FROM MHP- EXCLUSIVE MOBILEHOME PARK TO R-3-P, APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE, WITH A PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT Approval of the application rezones a vacant 4.35-acrc project site that was the former location of Jade Bay Mobile Home Park, and makes the zoning consistent with the general plan and allows the site to be developed under the R-3 zoning designation with a precise plan modifying district. (Deputy City ManagerlDevelopment Services Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance. with legal requirements, and the hearing was continued to a future, unspecified date at the request of statIo 18. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GAMING PLAN PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.20.001 The Village Club card room requested amendments to the Chula Vista Gaming Plan that are authorized by California law'and have been reviewed and approved by the California Attorney General's Office. The amendments include increasing the number of gaming tables by four, increasing credit lines for players, and changing the hours of alcohol service, among others. Village Club plans to seek a Conditional Use Permit amendment at a later time so that it can operate under these changes to the Gaming Plan. The Police Department and City Manager have consented to these amendments. (City Attorney) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Deputy City Attorney Hawkins presented the proposed amendments to the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. 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 Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 238, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-238, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GAMING PLAN PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA !vfUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.20.001 Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 9 - Council Minutes 1-9 October 6. 2009 DRAFT Mayor Cox announced a recess of the Council Meeting at 5:34 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:55 p.m. with all members present. ACTION ITEMS 19. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NETWORK LICENSE AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH NEXTG NETWORKS, INC. Adoption of the proposed resolution establishes an agreement between the City and NextG for the installation of up to 100 total wireless telecommunication facilities on property owned or controlled by the City and private property. (Director of Conservation & Envirorunental Services) Director of Conservation and Envirorunental Services Meacham presented the NextG Network license highlights and contract benefits. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009- 239, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-239, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING NETWORK LICENSE AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH NEXTG NETWORKS, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AS MANY AS 100 WIRELESS MICRO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY-OWNED OR CONTROLLED PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR TERMS Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 20. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PROCESS TO REVISE THE CITY'S MOBILEHOME AND TRAILER PARK CONVERSION ORDINANCE The City enforces a variety of regulations for mobilehome parks, including the closure of mobilehome parks (Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 9.40). In 2007, City staff engaged in a public participation process to update the existing local ordinance regulating mobilehomc park closures. This report serves as an update on the process to revise the City's Mobilehome and Trailer Park Conversion Ordinance and to request the establishment of a stakeholder corrunittee to provide tinal recorrunendations. (Deputy City ManagerlDevelopment Services Director) Senior Project Coordinator Kurz and Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills presented an overview of the recommended changes. Dolores Dempsey, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the idea of a meeting between residents and mobilehome park owners to discuss the matter, stating that the City should hold responsibility for helping the residents through the procedure. She suggested that staff solicit input from all stakeholders regarding alternative ideas, and perhaps involve those who did not have a vested interest one way or another. She stated there was a need to address the issue of replacement of affordable housing should closure of another mobile home park occur. Page 10 - Council ivlinutes October 6, 2009 1-10 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed stakeholder conmlittee and associated costs of a mediator, and suggested that the mobilehome park owners and residents solicit ideas on how to proceed with the process. She stated that the money could be better spent on a consultant to help park residents own their parks. She stated that the advantage of maintaining mobilehome parks in the City was to provide affordable housing and a variety of housing opportunities. She asked for clarification by staff as to the permanence of the mobilehome park overlay in the Gencral Plan. Councilmember Bensoussan asked staff to respond to the question by Ms. Acerro regarding any expirations of the ovcrlay district. Deputy City Manager Halbert responded that there was no expiration. Councilmember Thompson suggested that rather than present parties with the entire ordinance, to dcal only with specific issucs of conflict, and suggested future efforts by staff to look at park rcsidcnt ownership, or a friendly non-profit owner for residents to buy in to. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2009-240, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-240, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE CITY'S MOBILE HOME CLOSURE ORDINANCE; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE F ACILIT A TION OF SUCH COMMITTEE Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval announced that the Council meeting for October 13,2009 was cancelled. He then gave a brief update on the status of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, stating that progress was being made to bring the matter before the Council in spring 2010. 22. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox commented on the success of the recent HOME clinic, the Fire Station Open House, and the E-waste recycling events. She stated that Jerome's Furniture donatcd furniture for the Teen Center, and would also be donating two recliners for the Fire Department. Mayor Cox summarized the direction that had been stated by former Port Commissioner Hall: Page 11 - Council Minutes 1-11 October 6, 2009 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) · Pursue partnership with the Port regarding funding the Chula Vista Nature Center . Maintain and support current and productive working relationship with Goodrich Aerostructures . Advocate bayfront condominium and hotel project in the bayfront redevelopment area . Support L Ditch remediation as currently discussed . Maintain forward progress regarding undergrounding transmission lines · Advocate for expeditious certification of the Bay1ront ErR as circulated . Assist in current collaborative efforts to assure that the discharge permit for the South Bay Power Plant (SBPP) is neither renewed nor extended 23. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez: Deputy Mayor Ramirez spoke about the success of his recent Public Office Hours meeting that was conducted in Spanish about streetscape improvements on Third A venue. He recognized the event sponsor, Vibra Bank, and he also extended his appreciation to the staff for participation in the meeting. Consideration of support for International Friendship Games ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved for the City's endorsement of the International Friendship Games, scheduled for May 15, 2010. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox left the dais at 6:48 p.m. Councilmember Bensoussan: Energy Subcommittee recommendation for approval by Council Council member Bensoussan requested that staff invite Nicola Hedge with the San Diego Foundation to give a presentation before the Council and the public on the Regional Focus 2050 Study. Regarding the draft Business Energy Assessment Ordinance, she stated that the Energy Subcommittee had given direction to staff to rename the ordinance "FREEBE," Free Resource Energy Business Evaluation. Councilmember Bensoussan referenced a draft letter on the dais from herself and Deputy Mayor Ramirez, as ICLEI members, inviting Sempra Energy to participate and provide sponsorship relating to climate change, and she requested Council endorsement of the letter. ACTION: Council member Bensoussan moved to invite Sempra Energy to participate in the development and sponsorship of a Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan and strategy. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 4-0 with Mayor Cox absent from the dais. Page 12 - Council :Lvfinutes October 6, 2009 1-12 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Bensoussan stated that the Energy Subcommittee would be attending a fact- finding workshop by the South County Economic Development Committee and the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, regarding the power plant. She suggested inviting such organizations as SDG&E and Dynergy. ACTION: Council member Bensoussan moved for Council approval to have the Energy Subcommittee attend the workshop. The motion carried 4-0, with Mayor Cox absent. B. Recommendation for Council Policy on process for appointments by the Council Councilmember Bcnsoussan recommended a revision of the existing process for appointments made by the Council to include that information regarding the names submitted and who submitted them, would be available at the City Clerk's Office after the deadline. City Attorney Miesfeld responded that there might be some legal issues with establishing a policy for the process, as presented by CounCilmember Bensoussan. It was the consensus of the Council to direct the City Attorney to work with Councilmember Bensoussan's office to draft a policy to address adding to thc existing appointment practice, to make the names submitted and who submitted them available at the City Clerk's office after the deadline for submitting names. Councilmember Castaneda spoke about the success of the recent Fire Station Open House event. He then commented on the HOME Clinic event that provided good help and advice about home buying and foreclosures. With respect to ongoing efforts towards removal of the South Bay Power Plant, he stated that the Regional Water Control Board would be conducting a future meeting at City Hall for consideration of an extension on its permit for the South Bay Power Plant to extract and discharge bay water. The meeting would give City staff and the community an opportunity to weigh in on the proceedings. He talked about his recent attendance at a domestic violence awareness rally, and a strong commitment by all those involved to end domestic violence. He expressed his pride in the City's Police Department and former Police Chief Emerson, on collaborating with South Bay Community Services and other service providers to deal with domestic violence. In line with the anti-smoking campaign, Couneilmember Castaneda encouraged everyone to attend the San Diego County Tobacco Control Resource Program Meeting on October 8, 2009, frum 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Health and Human Services Administrative Building, 3851 Rosecrans Street. Councilmember Thompson spoke about his recent attendance at the Teen Center opening at the YMCA, and he recognized Jerome's Furniture for its continuing generosity and participation in the community. ADJOURNMENT At 7:04 p.m., Deputy Mayor Ramirez adjourned the meeting to the Regular Council Meeting of October 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting of October 13, 2009 was cancelled. ..- .-.. _..--.._'~ ~ ~ - Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 13 - Council Minutes 1-13 October 6, 2009