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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/05/03 Item 01DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 17, 2010 4:30 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Castaneda. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. The City Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Glen Googins, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian and Simon Silva • Employee organizations: IAFF, CVPOA, and WCE 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: South Bay Power Plant Property located at 990 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, CA, described as follows: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 18185 in the County of San Diego, State of California filed in the Office of the County Recorder of said San Diego County December 30, 1998, as File No. 1998-858614 of Official Records, Excluding the "Electrical Substation" and "Park Notch" Parcels. Agency Negotiators: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Glen Googins and Bart Miesfeld Negotiating Parties: Dynegy South Bay, LLC and the San Diego Unified Port District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for lease assignment and assumption, renewal and/or renegotiation, and related obligations Page 1 -Council Minutes / /,. _ l December 17, 2010 DRAFT 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) One Case ADJOURNMENT At 6:27 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting called for December 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., and thence to the next Regular City Council Meeting on January I1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Donna Norris, CMC, City Clerk Page 2 -Council Minutes [ ~ -L December 17, 2010 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 21, 2010 1:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 1:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers; located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan (amved at 1:10 p.m.), Castaneda, Ramirez (left at 1:35 p.m.), and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. Councilmember Aguilar announced that based on advice from the City Attorney, she would be recusing herself from deliberations and negotiations regarding POA due to a potential conflict of interest. At 1:08 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, .Official Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Glen Googins, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian, Richard Kreisler and Simon Silva Employee organizations: IAFF and CVPOA 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) • One Case Page 1 -Council Minutes December 21, 2010 /~~/ DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 2:10 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting called for January 3, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., and thence to the next Regular City Council Meeting on January 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Donna Norris, CMC, City Clerk Page 2 -Council Minutes l ~ ~ December 21, 2010 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 3, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (left at 5:00 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. Councilmember Aguilar announced that based on advice from the City Attorney, she would be recusing herself from deliberations and negotiations regarding CVPOA due to a potential conflict of interest. At 4:10 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Glen Googins, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian, Richard Kreider, and Simon Silva • Employee organizations: IAFF and CVPOA ADJOURNMENT At 5:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on January 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes / /~ .. / January 03, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 11, 2011 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula 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 Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 3:06 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. Councilmember Aguilar announced that based on advice from the City Attorney, she would be recusing herself from deliberations and negotiations regarding CVPOA due to a potential conflict of interest. The Council convened in Closed Session at 3:08 p.m. At 3:08 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the Special Meeting. The Special Meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m., with all Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Aguilar, who recused herself from deliberations and negotiations regarding CVPOA due to a potential conflict of interest. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Glen Googins, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian and Simon Silva • Employee organizations: CVPOA 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) • One Case ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special meeting on January 12, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy rtC y Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes / ~ _ / January 11, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 11, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regulaz Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were 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: Council/Agency Members: Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Halbert, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Former Interim Councilmember Mitch Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance, in memory of the victims of the recent shooting incident in Arizona. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Mayor Cox announced that 100 Seconds of Centennial History would be presented at the beginning of each Council Meeting this year, to share something about centennial celebrations, interesting stories, and pieces of history that commemorate the City's 100th birthday. OATHS OF OFFICE Luz Camacho, Cultural Arts Commission City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Luz Camacho, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented her with a certificate of appointment. INTRODUCTION BY DIRECTOR OF RECREATION BUCK MARTIN, OF EMPLOYEE OR THE MONTH, STEVE SCOTT, RECREATION SUPERVISOR III Recreation Director Martin introduced employee of the month, Steve Scott. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to Steve. PRESENTATION BY MITCH COCHRAN, INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, OF THE STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA EXCELLENCE AWARD TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT Page 1 - Council/RDA Minutes / G~-/ January 11, 2011 DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Mr. Cochran recognized the City's Information Systems Department on its excellence in information technology practices, and presented the award to Information Systems Director, Louie Vignapiano, who accepted the award of behalf of the department. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION TO DEBI SCHWARZ, REPRESENTING GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES EMPLOYEES, RECOGNIZING THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHULA VISTA CARES PROGRAM Assistant Director of Engineering Quilantan introduced and thanked Goodrich Aerostructures representatives and City staff representing Chula Vista Cazes. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Schwarz. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-5) Items 2 and 4 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for separate consideration. Councilmember Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2, and Item 4 was removed for discussion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 27, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. This item was removed from the Consent Calendaz. ORDINANCE NO. 3178, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND ROHR, INC., OPERATING AS GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES, RELATED TO PROPERTY BOUNDED BY BAY BOULEVARD TO THE EAST, THE REALIGNED MARINA PARKWAY TO THE WEST, FSTREET /LAGOON DRIVE TO THE NORTH, AND THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF H STREET TO THE SOUTH (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-001, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY TO PROVIDE BRUSH MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works) (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council/RDA Minutes ~7 January 11, 2011 I ~-L DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, 5, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Councilmember Castaneda requesting an excused absence from the December 14 and December 17, 2010 Council meetings. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the memorandum. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the item and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3179, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52, THE CITY'S CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE (SECOND READING) (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance if it deems appropriate. Councilmember Bensoussan recommended amending the ordinance to have the City Attorney responsible for hiring the legal panel for cases brought against Councilmembers; and to have the Councilmembers as the hiring authority for the panel on cases that could be brought against the City Attorney. She further recommended that the City Attorney return to the Council with details involving a more transpazent process, with layers of separation between the actual hiring of the panel, and not to have the Boazd of Ethics involved. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3179, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan offered a substitute motion to bring back an amended ordinance for first reading, with the City Attorney responsible for hiring the legal panel for cases brought against Councilmembers; and with the City Council as the hiring authority for the panel on cases brought against the City Attorney. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. ACTION: The main motion by Deputy Mayor Ramirez and seconded by Councilmember Castaneda to adopt Ordinance No. 3179 carved 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan opposed. PUBLIC COMMENTS Georgie Stillman, Chula Vista resident, stated that she was hopeful of a positive outcome for labor negotiations between the City and the Police Officers Association. Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of allowing medical mazijuana dispensaries in the City. Page 3 - Council/RDA Minutes / G_ ~ January 11, 2011 L J DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, asked for Council consideration to acknowledge the recent passing of Chester DeVore, long time Southwestern College President, and active community member. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FILED BY INTEGRAL PARTNERS XXVI, LLC FOR EASTLAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, LLC TO DEVELOP AN 18.4 ACRE SITE WITH A 389-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (Continued from the meeting of December 14, 2010) (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. Assistant City Manager Halbert introduced the item. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed project: Mike Spethman, Chula Vista resident, representing the Planning Commission Jay Norris, Bonita resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Scott Vinson, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Matt Adams, San Diego resident, representing Building Industry Association There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 002, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-002, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING THE ADDENDUM TO FEIR-OS-02; APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN (PFFP) AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS FOR 18.4 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND WUESTE ROAD Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to place the following ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived: Page 4 -Council/RDA Minutes / E- ~ January 11, 2011 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP FOR 18.4 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND WUESTE ROAD (FIRST READING) Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2011- 003, heading read, text waived: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED 389 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT FOR 18.4 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND WUESTE ROAD Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1, with Councilmember Aguilar voting no. ACTION ITEMS 7. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda stated that they would be abstaining from voting on Item 7, due to potential property-related conflicts of interest. At 5:15 p.m., Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda lefr the dais Assistant City Manager Halbert introduced the item, and noted that with regard to the proposed suspension of development impact fees, the Council had been provided four options to consider: 1) Staff's recommendation to suspend the collection of development impact fees for all types of development in all redevelopment project areas, with the exception of the Bayfront Project Area; 2) Suspend the collection of development impact fees in all redevelopment project areas, excluding retail development except the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area; 3) Suspend the collection of development impact fees for market rate residential development within redevelopment project areas and exclude the suspension of fees for retail development in all redevelopment project areas, except in the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area, where all types of development would be included in the suspension of fees; 4) Suspend the collection of development impact fees in redevelopment project azeas, excluding office and retail development except the Otay Valley Redevelopment Project Area. Page 5 -Council/RDA Minutes ,+- ~L January 11, 2011 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) The following members of the public spoke in support of staff s recommendation: Georgie Stillman, Chula Vista resident Jay Norris, Bonita resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Mitch Thompson, Chula Vista resident Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident Christopher Lewis, Bonita resident, representing Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Matt Adams, San Diego resident, representing Building Industry Association Mary Salas, Chula Vista resident Scott Vinson, Chula Vista resident The Council discussed the proposed options for waiving development impact fees for properties within redevelopment project azeas. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the. following Council Resolution No. 2011-004, and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2032, and to place the ordinance of first reading, heading read, text waived: A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2011-004 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2032 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING PAYMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE OR CONSTRUCTION THEREOF B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUSPENDING THE COLLECTION OF FEES CHARGED PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 3.50 (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES), 3.55 (WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE), AND 17.10 (PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS, EXCLUDING THE BAYFRONT PROJECT AREA, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS (FIRST READING) The motion failed 2-1-2, with Councilmember Aguilar opposed, and Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt Council Resolution No. 2011-004, and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2032, and to place the Ordinance on first reading as amended with Option 3, as outlined in the staff report. Mayor Cox seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regazding Option 3 of the proposed ordinance. Page 6 -Council/RDA Minutes ~ ~ ~+~ January 11, 2011 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the Council Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 6:47 p.m., with all Councilmembers present, with the exception of Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda. City Attorney Googins read the revisions to the ordinance as modified by Option 3 of staffs report: Section n The collection of fees charged pursuant to Chapter 3.50, 3.55, and 17.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, is suspended for a period of five yeazs for 1) market rate residential development in all redevelopment azeas, excluding the Bayfront Project Area; 2) retail, office, and industrial development in the Otay Valley Road Project Area; 3) Industrial development in the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. ACTION: Councilmember Aguilar amended her motion to adopt Council Resolution No. 2011-004 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2032 and place the Ordinance on first reading as amended and read for the record by City Attorney Googins. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-2, with Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining. Councilmember Bensoussan requested, with Council consensus, to have staff and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation look at the fee schedule and development impact fees to see if there may be a recommendation for an adjustment in fees in relationship to what other cities are charging. Councilmember Aguilaz suggested having staff and/or the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation consider amending the Urban Core Specific Plan to eliminate the requirement for ground floor retail, in order to make development less risky for developers, and to perhaps incentivize more developers coming in. Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda returned to the dais at 7:00 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 9. MAYOR' S REPORTS A. Wildlife Advisory Group Selections Resource Conservation Representative: Betsy Cory and Robert Coleman (alternate) Northwest Representative: Edward Pieters and Ernest Jimenez (alternate) East Representative: Leticia Ayala Southwest Representative: Lucas DeLeon Page 7 -Council/RDA Minutes ! ~ ~ January 11, 2011 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Betsy Cory, Robert Coleman, Edwazd Pieters, Ernest Jimenez, Leticia Ayala, and Lucas DeLeon as representatives to the Wildlife Advisory Group. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and, it carried 5-0. B. Appointment of Deputy Mayor ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Councilmember Castaneda as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda offered a substitute motion for the re-appointment of Deputy Mayor Ramirez as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Aguilaz seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining. C. Appointment of Member and Altemate to the Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) The following members of the public spoke in favor of the appointment of Jerry Rindone as Member of the Metropolitan System Board of Directors: Joe Gotcher, San Diego resident, PresidentBusiness Agent, ATU 1309, who also spoke in favor of the appointment of Councilmember Castaneda as Alternate Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Boazd. Steve Alcove, San Diego resident, representing ATU 1309 Nathan Johnson, San Diego resident, representing Bus Drivers Union, who also spoke in favor of the appointment of Councilmember Castaneda as Altemate Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Board. Evan McLaughlin, San Diego resident Bob Bliss, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Scott Vinson, Chula Vista resident, representing Chamber of Commerce, who also spoke in favor of the appointment of Councilmember Castaneda as Altemate Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Board. Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing Chamber of Commerce Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident Chris Lewis, Chula Vista resident, who also spoke in favor of the appointment of Councilmember Castaneda as Altemate Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Board. Jerry Rindone, Chula Vista resident, requested that the Council consider his re-appointment as Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Boazd, and Councilmember Castaneda as Alternate. Councilmember Castaneda spoke about his experience in mass transit. He stated that he would officially forgo any stipend from MTDB, that the funds be placed back in to costs of providing service, pending review of that by the FPPC, thereby providing him-the ability to vote on this item. Page 8 - Council/RDA Minutes /~~ ~ January I1, 2011 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) City Attorney Googins explained the results of the research undertaken by the City Attorney's Office. He referred to a private letter ruling from the Fair Political Practices Commission about a prospective appointee who waived their stipend and had no other personal financial effects in the appointment, which allowed them to participate in the appointment process. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to appoint Councilmember Steve Castaneda as Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Boazd of Directors. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan offered a substitute motion to appoint Jerry Rindone as Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors. Mayor Cox seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3, with Councilmembers Aguilaz and Castaneda and Deputy Mayor Ramirez opposed. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding Councilmember Castaneda's participation in the appointment process for the appointment of Metropolitan Transit System Board Member and Alternate, with the suggestion by Deputy Mayor Ramirez for Council consideration of its full support for the appointment of Councilmember Castaneda, so he may recuse himself from voting on the appointment in order to collect a stipend. Councilmember Castaneda suggested that the Council move forward with his ability to vote, and that he would work with the City Attorney for an official opinion. by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), and that he would decline the stipend until a decision was received from the FPPC. ACTION: The main motion by Deputy Mayor Ramirez to appoint Councilmember Castaneda as Member of the Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors carried 5-0. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Deputy Mayor Ramirez as Alternate to the Metropolitan Transit System Board. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion. ACTION: Mayor Cox offered a substitute motion to appoint Jerry Rindone as Alternate on the Metropolitan Transit System Board. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. D. Appointment of Port Commissioner The following members of the public spoke in support of the appointment of Stephen Padilla as Port Commissioner. Evan McLaughlin, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Labor Council Sharon Clousazd, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Port Tenants Association Page 9 -Council/RDA Minutes / ~'' January 11, 2011 l ~ M DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Bob Bliss, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Mitch Thompson, Chula Vista resident Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Laura Hunter, National City resident, representing Environmental Health Coalition Daniel Rottenstreich, San Diego resident, representing Unite Here Ken Seaton-Msemaji, National City resident, representing Sheet Metal Local 206, did not speak, but submitted a speaker slip in support of the appointment of Stephen Padilla. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the appointment of Ann Moore as Port Cormissioner. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Ann Moore as Port Commissioner. Mayor Cox seconded the motion. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan offered a substitute motion to appoint Stephen Padilla as Port Commissioner. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it failed 2-3, with Councilmembers Aguilar and Castaneda, and Mayor Cox opposed. ACTION: The main motion by Councilmember Castaneda to appoint Ann Moore as Port Commissioner carried 4-1, with Councilmember Bensoussan opposed. 10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez reported on his recent Public Office Hours meeting at Civic Center Library on the topic of the Fire Department staffing model and of cost savings opportunities. He suggested for the future, Council consideration of formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to perform a comprehensive look at executive compensation levels for the City. Deputy Mayor Ramirez suggested having the City Attorney return to the Council with updated information on the new role of the Board of Ethics, as a result of action by the Council to adopt Ordinance No. 3179, amendment to the City's Campaign Contribution Ordinance. City Attorney Googins responded that staff would address the matter. ADJOURNMENT At 8:47 p.m., Mayor/Chair Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Chester DeVore, long time Southwestern College President and active community member, to the City Council and RDA adjourn to their next regular meetings on January 18, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Senior Deputy City Clerk Page 10 - Counci]/RDA Minu[es /~ --/~ January 11,2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 12, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda (arrived at 4:05 p.m.), Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Aguilar Mayor Cox announced that Councilmember Aguilaz's absence was based on advice from the City Attorney, to recuse herself from deliberations and negotiations regarding CVPOA due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 4:03 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Glen Googins, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Mazia Kachadoorian and Simon Silva • Employee organizations: CVPOA ADJOURNMENT At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on January 18, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes /~ _/ January 12, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 18, 2011 4:00 P.M. Regulaz Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Mayor Cox acknowledged Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday on January 17, 2011, and encouraged participation in community service events. • 100 SECONDS OF CENTENNIAL HISTORY Mayor Cox announced upcoming events in celebration of the City's Centennial. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6) Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Deputy Mayor Ramirez and Councilmember Castaneda stated that they would be abstaining from voting on Item 3, due to potential property-related conflicts of interest. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 3 and August 10, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 1 - CounciURDA Minutes ~~ _ ` January 18, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ORDINANCE NO. 3180, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP FOR 18.4 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND WUESTE ROAD (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-005, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 03-03, BELLA LAGO, WITH K. HOVNANIAN AT BELLA LAGO, LLC, AND BELLA LAGO, LLC. (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-006, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION'S LEAFING OUT GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE CHULA VISTA NATURESCAPE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-007, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING UNIT PRICE AGREEMENTS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE AND OTHER MATERIALS TO LOGANS MARKETING, AND FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE AND AGGREGATE BASE TO CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL ASPHALT; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO RENEW THE AGREEMENTS FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL, ONE (1) YEAR OPTION PERIODS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REQUEST FOR BID 6-10/11 (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendaz Items 1, 2, and 4 through 6, headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 2 - Counci]/RDA Minutes ~ ~ 2 January 18, 2011 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3181, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUSPENDING THE COLLECTION OF FEES CHARGED PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 3.50 (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES), 3.55 (WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE), AND 17.10 (PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR SPECIFIED TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS, EXCLUDING THE BAYFRONT PROJECT AREA, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3181, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-2, with Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS Marcy Gamber, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to cuts in the City's Tiny Tots program and other recreation and library programs, and expressed concern about the resulting potential for increased juvenile crime. Alyson Martinez, Chula Vista resident, asked for Council consideration to retain the Tiny Tots program. Mayor Cox referred the issues raised by Ms. Gamber and Ms. Martinez to staff. Kay Bodge, National City resident, representing Norman Park Senior Center, spoke about reduced hours at Norman Park Senior Center. She submitted signed petitions in support of keeping the Center open on Fridays and asked for Council consideration to maintain Friday operations. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE; THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES ON BROADWAY, BETWEEN L AND NAPLES STREETS; AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S DESIGN MANUAL (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Page 3 -Council/RDA Minutes /~ _~ January 18, 2011 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert introduced Senior Planner Tapia and Development Planning Manager Ladiana, who presented the proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Maps and Design Manual. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public heazing. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to place the following ordinances on first reading, and to adopt Resolution No. 2011-008, headings read, texts waived: A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 19.36 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL ZONE); SECTION 19.58.205 (UPDATE THE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS); AND ADDING NEW SECTION 19.58.075 (BARS, COCKTAIL LOUNGES, NIGHT CLUBS) (FIRST READING) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FRONTING ON BROADWAY BETWEEN L STREET AND NAPLES STREET CURRENTLY ZONED COMMERCIAL THOROUGHFARE (CT) TO CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH PRECISE PLAN (CC-P) (FIRST READING) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-008, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY'S DESIGN MANUAL Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Councilmembers Bensoussan and Castaneda stated that they would be abstaining from voting on Item 8, due to potential property-related conflicts of interest, and left the dais at 5:00 p.m. City Attorney Googins stated that he would be recusing himself from providing advice on Item 8 out of an abundance of caution, due to his prior association with the Third Avenue Village Association and its support of the proposed project. He then requested that Senior Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld advise on the item, and he left the dais at 5:02 p.m. At the request of Senior Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld, Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 5:03 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:08 p.m. with all members present. Page 4 - Counci]/RDA Minutes //~ _)/ January 18, 2011 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Mayor Cox announced that Item 8 would be continued to the meeting of January 25, 2011, and no action was taken. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THREE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1) RECLASSIFY THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E AND H STREET FROM A FOUR LANE TO A TWO LANE DOWNTOWN PROMENADE; 2) MODIFY THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE CORRIDORS DISTRICT; AND 3) ADD OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN GUIDELINES AS AN APPENDIX TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (FIRST READING) ACTION ITEMS 9. CONSIDERATION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 (Finance Director) Gary Caporicci, Senior Partner, Caporicci & Larson, presented information about the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, as presented by the audited firm of Caporicci & Larson. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to accept the report and to adopt the following Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011-2053, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2011-2053, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING THE 2009/2010 FISCAL YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORTS Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR'SREPORTS There were none. 11. MAYOR/CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. Page 5 - CounciURDA Minutes /~7 -~ January 18, 201 l DRAFT 12. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Bensoussan suggested consideration of a Council Policy for local hiring and local product purchases. It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter to staff to return with an update at a future Council Meeting. Councilmember Bensoussan suggested consideration of a Council Policy for regional committee appointments made by the full City Council. City Attorney Googins responded that staff would bring information to the Council. Councilmember Aguilar commented on the Friday closures of City Hall, and she suggested consideration of an alternative day for closures. Mayor Cox recommended that City Manager Sandoval meet with Councilmember Aguilar to explain the reason for Friday closures at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT At 5:33 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting on January 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency adjourned to the next regular meeting on February 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 6 -Council/RDA Minutes ~~ „_ J January 18, 201 l DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 25, 2011 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:27 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Aguilaz, Bensoussan (excused) Mayor Cox announced that Councilmember Aguilaz's absence was based on advice from the City Attorney, to recuse herself from deliberations and negotiations regazding CVPOA due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in Closed Session to discuss the items listed below. At 3:28 p.m., the Council convened in Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Oj~cial Minutes of Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Glen Googins, Scott Tulloch, Kelley Bacon, Mazia Kachadoorian and Simon Silva • Employee organizations: CVPOA ADJOURNMENT At 3:34 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on January 25, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 1 -Council Minutes ~ /~_ ~ January 25, 201 I DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 25, 2011 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Aguilar, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Bensoussan (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Bennett, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Adam Sparks, President, Third Avenue Village Association, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Cox reported that the City Council had convened in Closed Session at 3:00 p.m., regarding negotiations with the Chula Vista Police Officers Association, and by a vote of 3-0-1 (with Councilmember Aguilar abstaining), approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officers Association. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 100 CENTENNIAL SECONDS - www.chulavistal00.com Mayor Cox presented 100 Centennial Seconds. PRESENTATION BY GREG MATTSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, ON "WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE," AN OVERVIEW ON 2010 AND UPDATE ON 2011 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Greg Mattson, Executive Director, Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA), presented an overview of TAVA's 2010 events, and highlights of upcoming events for 2011. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-5) Mayor Cox noted that Isabelle Espino submitted a request to speak to Item 5, but was not present in the Council Chambers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 17, 2010. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. Page 1 -Council Minutes / T~ / January 25, 2011 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. A. ORDINANCE NO. 3182, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CHAPTERG 19.3;6 L CENTRAL OMMERCIALD ZONE);E SECTION 119. 8.2 5 (UPDATE THE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS); AND ADDING NEW SECTION 19.58.075 (BARS, COCKTAIL LOUNGES, NIGHT CLUBS) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) B. ORDINANCE NO. 3183, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FRONTING ON BROADWAY BETWEEN L STREET AND NAPLES STREET CURRENTLY ZONED COMMERCIAL THOROUGHFARE (CT) TO CENTRAL COMMERCIAL WITH PRECISE PLAN (CC-P) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances. 3 C TY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING AL OBIDS AS NONIRESPONSIVE FOR THE LAUDERBACH COMMUNITY CENTER REPAIR PROJECT (CIP NO. GG312) AND DIRECTING STAFF TO RE-BID THE PROJECT (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. C Ty0 OFT COHULA V STA 1WANING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MARION B. BORG ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES, RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND THE COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: Calendaz Item 1 S,theadpngseread,Etext waived.daCouttcilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. Mayor Cox noted that Ms. Espino had returned to the Chambers to speak to Item 5. ACTION: Mayor Cox amended the motion to approve Consent Calendaz Items 1-4. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. January 25, 20] 1 Page 2 -Council Minutes t ~- Z DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. REPORT OF INTENTION TO OFFER TO LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO RETIRE WITHIN A DESIGNATED PERIOD AND RECEIVE TWO YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §20903 (Director of Human Resources) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. Isabelle Espino, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Civic Association, thanked the employee organizations for their contributions towards pension reform. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 5, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Danciu, Chula Vista resident, thanked City staff for bringing transpazency to the budget process and helping to correct shortfalls that threatened City services. He spoke in opposition to the recent Council approval of a condominium project at Otay Lakes. He spoke in opposition to the use of any General Fund money to match grants for non-essentials. Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident, stated there were problems at the recycling center located at the corner of Third Avenue and L Street associated with homelessness, and resulting effects to neighboring businesses. Mayor Cox referred the matter to City Manager Sandoval. Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, suggested that in an effort to save taxpayer dollars, to close all libraries, parks, and recreation centers for two yeazs or longer; cancel all civic activities; limit Council meetings to twice per month, and impose aone-yeaz hiring moratorium. He questioned the costs associated with the upcoming City Centennial celebrations. Mayor Cox clarified that the Chula Vista Centennial is sponsored entirely through philanthropy. Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of allowing medical marijuana cooperatives in the City. The following members of the public spoke in support of maintaining the 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon hours of operation on Fridays at the Norman Park Senior Center: Toni Rowden, Chula Vista resident Linda Gifford, Chula Vista resident George Ernst, Chula Vista resident Peter MacAnulty, Chula Vista resident Teresa Silva, Chula Vista resident Olga Bejazano, Chula Vista resident Remy P. Manglicimot, National City resident Kay Bodge, National City resident Ken Pitney, Chula Vista resident Karen Kirsop, Chula Vista resident Page 3 -Council Minutes J ~ 3 January 25, 201 I DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FEIR-06-O1 (Continued from January 18, 2011) (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. City Attorney Googins stated that he would be recusing himself from participating on Item 6, due to his prior association with the Third Avenue Village Association and its support of the proposed project. He stated that Senior Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld would advise on the item, and he then left the dais. Senior Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld explained the results of prior advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission, and opined that Councilmember Bensoussan would be advised to recuse herself from participating on the item, and that Councilmembers Aguilaz and Castaneda could participate in the item Landscape Planner Williams provided information about the Master Plan construction details and residential parking standards. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert provided examples of traffic calming measures and next steps for the proposed project. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed project: David Flores, Chula Vista resident, representing the Reinvestment Task Force Greg Mattson, representing Third Avenue Village Association Adam Sparks, representing Mangia Italiano Restaurant Heather Mazshall, representing Third Avenue Village Association Jovita Juazez, representing Third Avenue Village Association Deacon Greg Smyth, Chula Vista resident, representing St. Rose of Lima and Third Avenue Village Association Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Lisa Moctezuma, Chula Vista resident Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Assistant City Manager Halbert and Landscape Planner Williams responded to comments by some of the speakers on the item. Page 4 -Council Minutes ~ ,= N January 25, 2011 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Discussion ensued between the Council about further public input on the proposed project and a timeline for commencement of the project. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to place the following Ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THREE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1) RECLASSIFY THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E AND H STREETS FROM A FOUR LANE TO A TWO LANE DOWNTOWN PROMENADE; 2) MODIFY THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE CORRIDORS DISTRICT; AND 3) ADD OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN GUIDELINES AS AN APPENDIX TO THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carved 4-0. At 7:17 p.m., City Attorney Googins returned to the dais, and Senior Assistant City Attomey Miesfeld left the dais. OTHER BUSINESS 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 8. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox commented on the current bankruptcy status of the South Bay Expressway, and reported that SANDAG, with abstention of the City of Lemon Grove, unanimously supported the action to give SANDAG staff direction to expend SANDAG's contingency funds to engage in further exploration and discussions regazding settlement claims and the value of State Route 125. 9. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Ramirez commented on his recent experience as a passenger on mass transit, and service interruptions by MTS on the local trolley line traveling south to H Street. He stated that the public announcement to passengers about the interruptions were unclear, and were in English only. To that end, he suggested that he and Councilmember Castaneda, as the City's representative on the MTS Boazd, provide a brief memorandum to MTS on the matter. Deputy Mayor Ramirez encouraged civic engagement with all Master Planning projects for the City. Councilmember Aguilar commented on civic engagement and community outreach, and she suggested that staff provide the Council with reports on issues raised and identified at community meetings, and staff s responses to the issues. Page 5 -Council Minutes ~y~ -j January 25, 2011 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Aguilar commented on the success of a recent presentation by Dr. Steven Schoenherr, of the City's history, at the Civic Library. ADJOURNMENT At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on February 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Page 6 -Council Minutes ! ~- ~ January 25, 2011