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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/08/10 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 9, 2010 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 3:05 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 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . One Case. No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 3:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~~ -----Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk /11 .' DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETlNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 9, 2010 4:00 P.M. A Regular Mecting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to ordcr at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Couneilmembers 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 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY o PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO 10 DEE C. JACOB, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF GIRL SCOUTS, SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNCIL, DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 7 THROUGH MARCH 13.2010. AS GIRL SCOUTS WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VI ST A Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Jacob. Girl Scout, Madison Perno, gave a presentation about the Girl Scouts "Operation Thin Mint" program that provides Girl Scout cookies to service men and women overseas, giving them a taste of home while far from home. Couneilmember Bensoussan presented Madison with a certificate of recognition for her work with the program. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-053, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "CITY OF CHULA VISTA DEVELOPMENT STORM WATER MANUAL. MARCH 2010" AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE FUTURE UPDATES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Permit, Order No. R9-2007-0001 required the eighteen cities of San Diego County, the San Diego Unified Port District, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, and the County of San Diego to update their regional Model Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan. This update was completed and subsequcntly approved by the regional board. To comply with the permit, the Council is now required to approvc the Storm Watcr Manual. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 1 - Council Minutes March 9. 1010 /~-I DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-054, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR DESIGNATION OF THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER AS A CAT AL YST PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES PILOT PROGRAM, AND ACKNOWLEDGING INTENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE SHOllLD THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER BE SELECTED In response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), staff is applying to HCD for designation of the Eastern Urban Center (ElIC) project as a Catalyst Project under the California Sustainable Strategies Pilot Program. Adoption of the resolution authorizes submittal of an application to the State of California. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items I and 2, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES AND SEWER CAPACITY FEES FOR 634 SECOND AVENUE The applicant (Kevin O'Neill) is requesting a waiver ofthe Parkland and Public Facilities fees, also known as the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fee and Sewer Capacity fees, associated with the development of a subdivision of a 23,381 square-foot site into three legal lots. The total amount to be waived would offset the cost ofrelocating the existing house on the same parcel. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) 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. Page 2 - Council Minutes March 9, 2010 liB -.2. DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Mayor Cox announccd that Councilmembers Bensoussan and Thompson would be abstaining from voting on Item 3, due to thc proximity of Councilmember Bensoussan's property to the subject property, and Councilmember Thompson's participation on the matter while serving on the Planning Commission. Councilmembers Bensoussan and Thompson then left the dais. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposal. Bruce Coons, Coronado rcsident, representing Save Our Heritage Organization Corinne McCall, Chula Vista resident Glenda de Vaney, Chula Vista resident Carlos Fox, Chula Vista resident There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Rcsolution No. 2010-055, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-055, RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES AND SEWER CAPACITY FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,104 FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 634 SECOND AVENUE Council member Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-0-2, with Councilmembers Bensoussan and Thompson abstaining. Councilmembers Bensoussan and Thompson returned to the dais at 4:24 p.m. ACTION ITEMS 4. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR WIRELESS, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON CITY-OWNED AND/OR CONTROLLED PROPERTY Adoption of thc resolution cstablishes a Master License Agreement betwccn the City and Clear Wireless, LLC, (Clearwirc) for the installation of up to 25 wireless telephone facilities (WTF) on property owncd and/or controlled by thc City. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Page 3 - Council Minutes March 9. 2010 1/3 -3 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-056, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-056, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MASTER COMMUNICA TIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR WIRELESS LLC. (CLEARWIRE) FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AS MANY AS 25 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY- OWNED AND/OR CONTROLLED PROPERTY. SUBJECT TO ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS. FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AS MANY AS FOUR ADDITIONAL FIVE- YEAR TERMS Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 5. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BALLOT QUESTION FOR THE "FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE" On March 2, 2010, the Council dirccted the City Attorney to review the ballot question previously approvcd by the adoption of Council Rcsolution No. 2009-214. to ensure its accuracy and impartiality. Adoption of the rcsolution approves thc ballot question as amended. (City Attorney) Deputy City Attorney Maland introduced the item. Deputy City Attorney Silva explained that upon further review of the ballot question by staff: a technical error was discovered in the ballot question. The proposed resolution was included amended ballot language that would best meet the requirements of the law. ACTION: Councilmembcr Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010- 057, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-057. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2009-214 TO AMEND THE BALLOT QUESTION FOR THE INITIATIVE ENTITLED "FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE" Councilmembcr Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. Page 4 - Council Minutes March 9. 2010 /18 - Y ,. DRAFT .' OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 7. MAYOR'S REPORTS . Update from Port Commissioner Stephen Padilla. This item was not discussed. Mayor Cox made the following announcements: "Operation Thin Mint" Girl Scout kick-off event, May ]5, 20]0 at 8:]5 a.m., aboard the Midway; The second annual Olympic Training Center Community Fun Run, May 22, 20]0, benefiting four local organizations. She recognized and congratulated the Eastlake Robotics Team on its achievements at a recent robotics competition with the most points scored, earning them the title of "Finalist Number One," second place in Alliance, receipt of the Judges Award for International Altruism for its assistance with Haiti, and a "Cooperation Award", founded on the concept that teams should help one another even through competition. She recognized Olympian High School for its robot. which scored the highest of all seven rookie teams. The next centennial meeting was scheduled for April 2],20]0, with further information available online at \vww.chulavistaccntennial.org. The Mayor's State of the City Address was scheduled for March 16, 20]0 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 8. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on his recent attendance at the South Chula Vista Library Foreign Film Festival, stating that the event was well attended and he recognized the Library staff on the success of the event. Councilmember Castaneda spoke about his participation in the recent "Read Across America" event. He congratulated all of the Chula Vista robotics teams who participated in the recent robotics event. He welcomed two new businesses to the City, Burlington Coat Factory and Kaplan College. He announced that the Chula Vista All American Little League opening day was scheduled for Saturday, March ]3,20]0. Council member Bensoussan also welcomed a new local business, Mr. Pampas, located on Broadway and F Street. ADJOURNMENT At 4:45 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the State of the City Address on March 16, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. , --;- ~CI:'k Page 5 - Council Minutes March 9, 2010 /t3~5 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 16,2010 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Thompson, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Miesfe1d, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett WELCOMING REMARKS BY DEPUTY MAYOR RUDY RAMIREZ Deputy Mayor Ramirez welcomed the audience to the 2010 State of the City address, and introduced special guests and dignitaries present at the meeting. INVOCATION Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced Pastor John Dolan, who offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced Eastlakc High School Senior, Dimiana Georggieve, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. NA TIONAL ANTHEM Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced Christiana Fejeran, Fourth Grade student, Arroyo Vista Charter School, who sang the National Anthem. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY MAYOR CHERYL COX Deputy Mayor Ramirez introduced Mayor Cox, who presented the State of the City Address. ADJOURNMENT At 6:37 p.m" Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a reception. ~-- -::>.- Lorrame Bennett, CMC. Deputy CIty Clerk Ie..