HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2010/08/17MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 17, 2010
4:00 P.M.
A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:04
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, 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
Olympic Training Center Director Tracy Lamb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO TRACY LAMB, DIRECTOR OF THE CHULA
VISTA OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER AND PABLO VELEZ-CARILLO, CEO OF
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER AND; PRESENTATION BY TRACY
LAMB OF FOUR CHECKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,250 EACH FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF THE OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER'S SECOND ANNUAL SK TO
DAVID MCLELLAN FOR THE FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA PARKS AND
RECREATION; VIRGINIA TAYLOR FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE CHULA VISTA
LIBRARY; SUSAN FULLER FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE CHULA VISTA NATURE
CENTER; AND DEBBIE MARTIN FOR THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER'S
HELP AND EDUCATION FOR ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY TEAM (H.E.A.R.T.)
Recreation Director Martin introduced Olympic Training Center Director Tracy Lamb, who
presented each of the recipients with a check for the respective City organizations. Director
Martin also introduced the Friends of the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Board Members,
who were present at the meeting.
OATHS OF OFFICE
Youth Action Council Members: Lauren Benitez, Gina Bernacett, Carina Bravo, Thomas
Davies, Mitchell Jimenez, Alex Leopold, Nicolas Metras, Shannon Ocheltree (Ex-
Officio), Victor Santander, Bryce Smith, John Paul Sotelo
City Clerk Norris administered the oaths of office to Youth Action Council Members, and
Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Bensoussan presented certificates of appointment.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
PRESENTATION OF THE INTERSTATE-805 MANAGED LANES PROJECT
SOUTH SEGMENT, BY RAMON MARTINEZ, P.E., PROJECT MANAGER,
CALTRANS
Frank Rivera introduced Mr. Ramon Martinez, Project Manager, who presented information
about the I-805 South Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-7)
Items 1 and 6 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Item 1 was
removed for discussion by a member of the public; and Councilmember McCann stated that he
would be abstaining from voting on Item 6, due to a potential property-related conflict of
interest.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-210, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF RANCHO DEL REY
PARKWAY BETWEEN TERRA NOVA DRIVE AND DEL REY BOULEVARD FOR
THE 31st ANNUAL ORANGE CRATE DERBY FROM 6:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 AND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
BONITA VALLEY LIONS CLUB FOR THE DERBY
The Bonita Orange Crate Derby Committee of the Bonita Valley Lions Club is requesting
permission for temporary street closure of Rancho Del Rey Parkway on September 11
and 12, 2010 to conduct their 31st Annual Orange Crate Derby. (Communications
Coordinator)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-211, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER,
DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE BUSINESS LICENSING
SOFTWARE AND SALES AND USE TAX SERVICES
Staff issued a Request for Proposal for business license software and sales and use tax
services to increase efficiency through enhanced automation, and to improve business
license enforcement through sales tax data integration. The current business licensing
system requires a significant amount of staff support from the City's ITS Department,
and due to the recent budget cuts, ITS is no longer able to support the annual business
license online renewal process. Also, the current system does not have the ability to
interface with sales tax data electronically which is an important tool for enforcement.
Adoption of the resolution approves the agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and
Associates. (Director ofFinance/Treasurer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-212, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT `BONITA CANYON REPAIRS' (DR-189), AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2010/2011 CIP PROGRAM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR;
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE
CONSULTANT TEAM OF RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY AND HELIX
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INC.; AND IF NECESSARY, AUTHORIZE STAFF
TO PREPARE AND SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES SO
THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT CAN BE
COMPLETED BY SPRING 2011 (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
The City of Chula Vista's infrastructure, such as roadways, signals and street lighting
also includes natural and improved drainage systems to convey water away from property
and ultimately out to the receiving waters of the Otay and Sweetwater Rivers and the San
Diego Bay. There are two canyons in eastern Chula Vista where erosion has been
occurring and where City staff has hired a consultant team in order to prepare a study and
make findings on how to reduce the amount of erosion. Adoption of the resolution
establishes Capital Improvement Project DR-189. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-213, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $201,122 IN ON-BILL FINANCING FUNDS
FROM SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC TO INSTALL A SPLIT HVAC SYSTEM AT
THE PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION YARD AND APPROPRIATING $201,122 IN
FINANCING FUNDS TO THE CITY'S ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 SDG&E ON-BILL FINANCING
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE CATEGORY (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-214, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $30,000 IN TRANSIT DOLLARS AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE CATEGORY (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-215, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) AWARDING A DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT FOR
THE `CORPORATE YARD TRANSIT CENTER HVAC SYSTEM PROJECT'
(GG212) TO EMCOR SERVICE/MESA ENERGY SYSTEMS, WHICH WILL BE
FUNDED THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC (SDG&E) ON-BILL
FINANCING PROGRAM AND TRANSIT DOLLARS IN THE EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT FUND AND; 2) AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL
AVAILABLE PROJECT CONTINGENCY FUNDS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The Chula Vista Transit offices located at the Public Works Center is in operation seven
days a week, twenty or more hours per day. The existing HVAC system for the Transit
office is interconnected with the main HVAC system for the entire Public Works
building, therefore, the main system cools or heats the entire building as required for the
Transit offices. Splitting the systems by installing a completely separate heat pump unit,
supply and return air ducting system for the Transit offices will save $282,700 kWh per
year, a cost savings of approximately $32,110 annually. The project will be funded
through SDG&E 0%-interest on-bill financing and incentives. (Director of Public
Works/Director of Conservation and Environmental Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
6. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-217, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) RATIFYING AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SANDAL) TO SUPPORT A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM TO RESTORE AND
ENHANCE OTAY TARPLANT AND SAN DIEGO THORNMINT HABITAT
WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA CENTRAL CITY PRESERVE MANAGEMENT
AREA; (2) AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SANDAL AND THE CITY TO RECENE GRANT FUNDS, AND; (3)
DIRECTING STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH A GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SANDAL AND THE CITY REGARDING OTAY TARPLANT AND SAN
DIEGO THORNMINT RESTORATION FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
On July 16, 2010, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAL) Regional
Planning Committee approved a portion of the City's grant application for TransNet
funding in an amount of $268,428. This funding will support amulti-yeaz land
management program to restore and enhance degraded areas supporting the Otay tarplant
and San Diego thornmint within the City's Central City Preserve Management Area
(Central City PMA), particulazly within Rice Canyon. The land management activities
offered through this program are essential for the Otay tarplant and San Diego thornmint
to continue to exist and sustain the changing conditions within the Central City PMA.
(Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendaz Items 2 through 5 and 7,
headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE NO. 3162, 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
The 4.35 acre project site was previously zoned R3 until it was changed to MHP due to
the previously existing Jade Bay Mobile Lodge. The site is now vacant. The applicant
requests it be rezoned to R3 to be consistent with general plan designation and to allow
future multi-family development. This ordinance was introduced on August 10, 2010.
(Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
Penny Vaughn, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3162, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-216, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE `SEWER REPAIR
PROJECT AT CALLE MESITA, THIRD AVENUE, AND LA MEDIA IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP NO. SW270)'
On July 21, 2010, the Director of Public Works received three sealed bids for the project.
The project would rehabilitate existing broken sewer mains and laterals, repair cracked
sewer lines and rehabilitate existing manholes in various locations throughout the City.
The two lowest bids received were determined to be non-responsive and the third bid was
58% higher than the lowest bid. Therefore, staff recommends that all bids be rejected
and re-bid with a larger sewer rehabilitation project. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-216, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember McCann abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of allowing Medical Cannabis Cooperatives
in the Ciry.
Donatella Lopez and Mariaelena Aguilar, representing San Diego State Research Foundation,
invited the community to participate in a local clean up event at Lauderbach Pazk on August 21,
2010.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Mike Siry, representing Siry Enterprises, Inc./G.M. Cazco Sales Finance, spoke about vehicles
being pazked on City streets for days at a time with for-sale signs. He stated that the vehicles aze
sold without a City license, DMV license, or state board permit. He further stated that this
activity was jeopazdizing legitimate local business owners and tax payers. Mayor Cox referred
the matter to City Manager Sandoval.
Ron Stengel, Chula Vista resident, asked for Council assistance regazding issues with his
homeowners association and its over-expenditure of reserve funds for sub-standard
improvements. Mayor Cox referred the matter to the City Manager and City Attorney.
ACTION ITEMS
8. PRESENTATION BY THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A
REPORT ON THE OPERATIONS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CHULA VISTA
TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
On July 14, 2009, the City Council adopted a resolution that was the final step in
establishing the Chula Vista Tourism Marketing District (CVTMD). The CVTMD is
required to prepaze and submit an annual report to the City Council. The Chula Vista
Chamber of Commerce, acting as the owner's association for the CVTMD will deliver
the report and presentation. (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director)
Economic Development Manager Stone introduced the item. He introduced Lisa Cohen,
representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Cohen introduced Chamber President,
Scott Vinson, who summazized the community benefits of the Tourism Marketing District. Ms.
Cohen then presented the Tourism & Mazketing District Annual Report for the period July 2009
through July 2010.
Councilmember Castaneda requested further information from the Chamber of Commerce about
what the program is trying to achieve, and how and where the funding was being spent.
Councilmember Bensoussan offered the following suggestions for consideration by the Chamber
of Commerce: Reduced administrative costs; include `Chula Vista' as a tag line in
advertisements for Knotts Soak City; become a member of the San Diego Convention and
Visitors Bureau; inclusion of a tag line in future mazketing brochures referencing the 2011 Chula
Vista Centennial; encourage mazketing of the Chula Vista Nature Center; more detailed
information on future reports by the Chamber of Commerce.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested promoting amateur sports in the City.
Councilmember McCann made the following suggestions: Focus maketing dollars on a specific
target market; offer incentives to local residents to encourage family hotel stays in Chula Vista;
and leverage the Olympic Training Center for sporting events and encouraging overnight
accommodations for patrons.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Mayor Cox suggested working with hotels and motels that have active members with the
Chamber of Commerce, to maintain a tally of `how did you hear about us', for feedback on the
Chamber's marketing strategies.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the report. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded
the motion, and it carried 5-0.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 6:16 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:36 p.m., with all
members present.
9. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING THE FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM
The proposed ordinance provides for the payment of City fees prior to a building permit
receiving final inspection. Previously, these fees were deferred with an agreement. The
proposed ordinance provides for the effective deferral while providing safeguards for the
City to receive all fees without an agreement. (Assistant City Manager/Development
Services Director)
City Manager Sandoval presented an overview of the modified fee deferral program.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed ordinance:
Matt Adams, San Diego resident, representing the Building Industry Association.
Alex Plishner, representing the Building Industry.
Councilmember Castaneda suggested for the future, to have staff look at further improvements to
improve the building permitting process.
ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to place the following ordinance on first reading,
heading read, text waived:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE FEE
DEFERRAL PROGRAM (FIRST READING)
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
10. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED LAND OFFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND OV THREE TWO, LLC; JJJ & K INVESTMENTS
TWO, LLC
The proposed Land Offer Agreement updates the land holdings owned by JPB
Development, LLC and reduces the number of potential dwelling units by 750, consistent
with the updated land holdings. (Assistant City Manager/Development Services
Director)
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-
218, heading read, text waived:
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-218, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO A NEW LAND OFFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND OV THREE TWO, LLC; AND JJJ & K INVESTMENTS
TWO, LLC; FOR CONVEYANCE OF 160 ACRES TO THE CITY FOR
UNIVERSITY/REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY PARK DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
1 ] . REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
In January 2009, the City Council endorsed the City Managers' proposed Chula Vista
Fiscal Health Plan, which serves as the blueprint to move the City back to strong
financial standing on a long-term basis. The report provides an overview of the progress
that has been made to-date in implementing the Chula Vista Fiscal Health Plan as well as
an update on the City's financial outlook over the next few years with a focus on fiscal
year 2011 /2012. (Director of Finance/Treasurer)
City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. Finance Director Kachadoorian then presented an
overview of the fiscal health plan.
Department Directors for Human Resources, Police, Public Works, and Finance each addressed
the service impacts of the proposed budget cuts to their respective departments.
City Manager Sandoval then presented a summary of the next steps.
Susan Fuller, Imperial Beach resident, representing the Chula Vista Nature Center, expressed
concern regarding the impacts of the budget cuts on the Nature Center, and asked for the
Council's continued support.
Chris Lewis, Bonita resident, representing the Chula Vista Nature Center, stated that the Nature
Center needed time to transition to be self-sustaining, and he stated that the facility was an asset,
not a liability.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested that community leaders provide a message to community
about the City's fiscal status.
Mayor Cox suggested that the Financial Health Plan Update document be placed on the City's
website.
No action was taken by the City Council on this item.
12. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO SUBMIT
TO THE CITY CLERK AN ARGUMENT, AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENT, IF ANY,
IN SUPPORT OF THE MEASURE RELATING TO THE CITY'S
TELECOMMUNICATIONS USERS' TAX (RESOLUTION NO. 2010-148) TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 ELECTION
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
On June 8, 2010, the City Council voted to place on the November 2, 2010 election a
measure related to the City's Telecommunications Users' Tax. The California Elections
Code permits the City to submit an argument and rebuttal argument, if any, in support of
the measure. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the submittal of an argument and
rebuttal argument, if any, in support of the City's Telecommunications Users' Tax and to
designate the Mayor and/or Councilmember(s) to draft and file such arguments. (City
Attorney)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved for authorization to write the azgument for and rebuttal against
the measure. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-
l,with Councilmember McCann voting no.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox commented on the recent Veterans of World Waz II event at the Chula Vista
Veterans Home, and she thanked Councilmembers McCann and Bensoussan for attending the
event. She encouraged the community to view the Spirit of `45 website and to submit stories of
service. She thanked Congressman Filner for declaring the second Sunday in August as Spirit of
`45 Day. She also recognized the commendation to Kaiser Hospital for the City's Operation
Splash program.
15. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Castaneda: Discussion regazding use of the City logo by
Cambios con Fe on City pazk clean-up event flyers.
Councilmember Castaneda requested Council consideration to partner with the clean up event,
and to place the City logo on the flyers. Mayor Cox proposed including information about the
City's Adopt-A-Park program, which would contain the City's logo. Councilmember Castaneda
agreed with her proposal.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez spoke in support of including the Adopt-A-Park program information
and the City logo on the flyers.
Councilmember Bensoussan announced the grand opening of Edible Arrangements on Third
Avenue scheduled for August 19. She commented on the upcoming Harbor Days Festival to be
held in conjunction with an art show, and she encouraged artists to contact the City's Centennial
Office if they were interested in submitting their artwork.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Councilmember McCann recognized the Third Avenue Village Association on the success of the
recent Lemon Festival. He thanked the Mayor and staff for their participation in the Spirit of `45
event.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:03 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
September l4, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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