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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2010/08/10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August ] 0, 2010 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:06 p.m.), Ramirez, McCann, 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 Fire Inspector/Investigator Darin Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY INTRODUCTION BY FIRE CHIEF DAVID HANNEMAN, OF THE CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT'S NEWEST TEAM MEMBER, ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE, "CALI". FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR DARIN GOLDEN, WILL PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CALI'S MISSION WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Hanneman introduced accelerant detection canine, "Cali," and described her role with the Fire Department. He then introduced Bernardo Vasquez, representing State Farm Insurance, who congratulated the City on receiving a scholarship from State Farm, for all costs associated with Cali's training. Cali's handler, Fire Inspector Golden then gave a demonstration of Cali's detection work. PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS, OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S 2010 SUMMER READING PROGRAM HONOREES Library Director Waznis introduced staff members Debbie Taylor and Joy Whatley, who spoke about the 2010 Summer Reading Program and recognized the many sponsors of the event. Staffinember Taylor then introduced each of the reading program honorees. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO LOCAL PASTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LUIS PALAU ASSOCATION, HONORING THEIR COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to local Pastors, Chris McFarland, Director of San Diego CityFest, and Mike Carlisle, Director of Church and Community Relations for San Diego CityFest. Page 1 -Council Minutes August 10, 2010 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) INTRODUCTION BY REBECCA KELLEY, CHAIRPERSON OF THE CHULA VISTA INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA STUDENT DELEGATES, MARIANO ARJONA, GABRIEL CURIEL AND CHRIS SANTARIN, AND OF ODAWARA, JAPAN STUDENT DELEGATES, MIKU HOSHINO, RUMINA OKAZAKI, HARUKA YAMAGISHI AND CHIHIRO YAMAZAKI International Friendship Commission Chairperson Rebecca Kelley introduced the four visiting Odawara exchange students and Chula Vista delegates who recently visited Japan. Each of the students spoke about their respective experiences in Chula Vista and Japan. Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented each of the Odawara Exchange students with a gift on behalf of the Council. RECOGNITION OF THE PLAYERS AND COACHES FROM CHULA VISTA NORTH 13-UNDER, UPON WINNING THE 2010 PONY-13 LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES Mayor Cox introduced and recognized the team coaches and players, and Councilmembers Castaneda and Bensoussan presented each with a certificate of achievement. At 4:58 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 5:00 p.m. with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-3) Item 1 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Councilmember McCann stated he would be abstaining from voting on the item due to his absence from the meeting. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Aya Ibarra, International Friendship Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. 3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-207, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-208, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 5001216 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SANDAG TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT Paget -Council Minutes Augus[ 1Q 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) In July 2009 the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) announced the award of Fiscal Yeaz 2008/2009 Transportation Development Act grants to municipalities. The City of Chula Vista was awarded $116,220 for the Sidewalk Safety Program (I Street) and $150,000 for the Bicycle Master Plan Update. In order to receive these funds, the City must execute an agreement with SANDAG. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the execution of the agreement for the Bikeway Master Plan funding. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Consent Calendar Items 2 and 3, headings read, text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 9 and Mazch 16, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Item 1. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it tamed 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, stated that it was recently brought to his attention that at least two cannabis dispensaries were operating as holistic/alternative healing businesses in the City, and were granted business licenses by the City. He requested that the City make legalization of medical mazijuana dispensaries a priority. Mayor Cox referred the matter to staff. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FILED BY SKK REALTY, LLC REQUESTING A REZONE FROM MHP-EXCLUSIVE MOBILEHOME PARK TO R3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE, WITH A PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT The 4.35-acre project site was previously zoned R-3 until it was changed to MHP (Exclusive Mobilehome Pazk), due to the previously existing Jade Bay Mobile Lodge. The site is now vacant. The applicant requests it be rezoned to R-3 to be consistent with general plan designation and to allow future multi-family development. (Assistant 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 3 -Council Minutes August 10, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Associate Planner Steichen and Senior Project Coordinator Kurz provided information about the proposed project rezone. Jeff Chine, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed rezone. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Southwest Civic Association, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, urged the Council to leave the zoning as MHP until after implementation of the Urban Core Specific Plan. Bazbaza Nunnelee, Chula Vista resident, asked about the status of those residents who were currently receiving vouchers by the City for rental assistance, and stated that the vouchers would expire in 2011. Xochitl Galvan, asked the Council for assistance for those residents who would no longer be receiving rental assistance by the City once the City vouchers ceased in 2011. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. The Council discussed the City's rental assistance program in place for the prior residents of Jade Bay Mobilehome Pazk. Staff noted that in 2011, the City would no longer provide them with rental assistance since four years was the maximum allowed by the Federal government. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-209, and to place the Ordinance on first reading, headings read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-209, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FINDING THAT THE APPLICANT HAS COMPLIED WITH REQUIRED PROVISIONS OF LUT SECTION 7.17 OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN REGARDING AN APPLICATION TO REZONE PROPERTY CURRENTLY DESIGNATED MHP (EXCLUSIVE MOBILEHOME PARK) ZONE B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE A 4.35 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 701 D STREET FROM MHP (EXCLUSIVE MOBILEHOME PARK) ZONE TO R-3-P (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN) ZONE (FIRST READING) Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 4 -Council Minutes August 1Q 2010 OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 6. MAYOR'S REPORTS ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointments and re-appointments of the following Youth Action Council Members: Lauren Benitez Gina Bernacett Carina Bravo Thomas Davies Horacio Herrera Mitchell Jimenez Alex Leopold Nicolas Metras Shannon Ocheltree (Ex-Officio) Victor Santander Bryce Smith John Paul Sotelo Ratification of the reappointments of the following Youth Action Council Members: Haley Alderete Max Gastelum Kathleen Hoskins Trey Johnson Meagan Nolan Alexander Salomon Valeria Vera Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 5:48 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regukaz City Council Meeting on August 17, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 5 -Council Minutes August ] 0, 2010