HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2009/10/06MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 6, 2009
4:00 P.M.
A Regulaz 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 Miesfeld, 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 then announced that Agenda Item 17 would not be heazd. She then introduced
Interim Councilmember Thompson and provided an opportunity for him to address the public.
Councilmember Thompson spoke about his interim role as adecision-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 MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES 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.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
• PRESENTATION BY CITY MANAGER JIM SANDOVAL AND ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER SCOTT TULLOCH RECOGNIZING INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR
MARGARET KAZMER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
City Manager Sandoval recognized and thanked Ms. Kazmer for her hazd 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 Clerk 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 IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Ms. McClees.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MARIA 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 PROCLAIMING 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 CAPABILITY FOR THE CURRENT FIRE SEASON
Fire Chief Hanneman gave an update on prepazedness 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 azeas. 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.
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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.
APPROVAL 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. Letter 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.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
ORDINANCE 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 ]0, 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.
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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 Mazch 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
11, "CLOVER", PHASE SEVEN AND OTAY 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)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
11 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, AMENDING HE COMPENSATION 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
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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/STHS 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/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The Police Department has been awazded $346,395 from the Organized Drug Crime
Enforcement Task Force to act as a fiduciary for its operational costs. The City will
receive athree-percent administrative fee for being the fiduciary agent. (Police Chief)
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 Officer 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 staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendaz Items 1 - 3, 5, 6, 9, and 11 - 15, headings read, text waived. Deputy
Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 5-0, with the exception of Item
2b, which carried 4-0-1, 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 CHULA
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.
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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)
Staff recommendation: 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 Councilmember 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) PLANNED 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 OTAY 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 Eastem 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 the SPA Plan. This ordinance was introduced September 15, 2009. (Deputy
City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
16. RESOLUTION 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 HOUSING
CORPORATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NEIGHBORHOOD 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 forwazd 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)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffls recommendations and
offered Consent Items 7, 8, and 16, headings read, text waived. Councilmember
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
Interesting Concert...For A Most Interesting City", featuring ballet, orchestra and dancers, on
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Community Church, 2720 Olympic
Pazkway. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested consideration by Mr. Bolles, to include a
concert event for the upcoming City's centennial in 20] 1.
Adam Spazks, 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 Council Member and a Port
Commissioner.
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.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Councilmember Castaneda referred the matter to City Manager Sandoval to bring the Council an
emergency ordinance to stop the lot splits on an urgent basis, until a decision can be made as to
whether these lots aze 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-acre 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 Manager/Development 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 staff.
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 Califomia
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
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.20.001
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
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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
& Environmental Services)
Director of Conservation and Environmental 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 pazks, including the closure of
mobilehome pazks (Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 9.40). In 2007, City staff
engaged in a public participation process to update the existing local ordinance regulating
mobilehome 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 committee to provide final recommendations. (Deputy
City Manager/Development 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 mobilehome pazk occur.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed stakeholder committee
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 pazks. She stated that the advantage of
maintaining mobilehome pazks 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 General Plan.
Councilmember Bensoussan asked staff to respond to the question by Ms. Acerro regarding any
expirations of the overlay district. Deputy City Manager Halbert responded that there was no
expiration.
Councilmember Thompson suggested that rather than present parties with the entire ordinance,
to deal only with specific issues of conflict, and suggested future efforts by staff to look at park
resident 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
MOBILEHOME CLOSURE ORDINANCE; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE FACILITATION 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 donated 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:
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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 regazding undergrounding transmission lines
• Advocate for expeditious certification of the Bayfront EIR as circulated
• Assist in current collaborative efforts to assure that the dischazge 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 Avenue. 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 Intemational 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
Councilmember 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. Regazding 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: Councilmember 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 carved 4-0 with
Mayor Cox absent from the dais.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Councilmember Bensoussan stated that the Energy Subcommittee would be attending afact-
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: Councilmember Bensoussan moved for Council approval to have the Energy
Subcommittee attend the workshop. The motion carried 4-Q with Mayor Cox
absent.
B. Recommendation for Council Policy on process for appointments by the Council
Councilmember Bensoussan 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 the 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,
Councilmember Castaneda encouraged everyone to attend the San Diego County Tobacco
Control Resource Program Meeting on October 8, 2009, from 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
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