HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2010/12/14 ccMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
December 14, 2010 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located
in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez and Mayor Cox
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Castaneda
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, Senior
Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Adam Sparks, President of the Third Avenue Village Association led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
RECOGNITION TO MR. RUDY ERM OF SOUTH BAY VOLKSWAGEN FOR HIS
DONATION OF A VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN TO THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
AND CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Library Director Waznis introduced and thanked Mr. Erm for the donation of a "Book Bug" and
Librazy Van. Mayor Cox recognized Mr. Erm for his donation, and Deputy Mayor Ramirez
presented him with a certificate of recognition.
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MARTIE SOLOMON, CITY OF CHULA
VISTA'S RECYCLING SPECIALIST II, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT -
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION, PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,
2010 AS DAY WITHOUT A BAG
Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented it to Martie
Solomon.
PRESENTATION BY CARLA BLACKMAR, REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
COORDINATOR, RECOGNIZING PROMOTERS FROM THE CAMBIOS CON FE
PROJECT FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY
Project Coordinator Blackman introduced volunteers for the project, and presented them each
with a certificate of recognition.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
Greg Mattson, Executive Director and Adam Spazks, President of Third Avenue Village
Association spoke about the recent Stazlight Parade, and presented awazds to Pacific Trust Bank
for Best Float, Morse High School for Best Marching Band, and South Bay YMCA for Best
Walking Group.
Mayor Cox reported that in the preceding Closed Session meeting regarding labor negotiations,
the Council voted 3-1 to approve an agreement with the Chula Vista Employees Association
(CVEA) to contribute eight percent of their salaries toward their pensions, as well as a two-tier
retirement system.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 1 and 6 were removed from the Consent Calendaz for sepazate consideration.
1. Removed from Consent Calendar.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-288, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO TAX DEFER CALPERS MEMBER PAID
CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER IRC 414(H)(2) EMPLOYER PICK-UP
The Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2), Employer Pick-Up, authorizes employers
to report Ca1PERS member-paid contributions on a pre-tax basis. To implement the
414(h)(2) provision, Council must adopt the resolution for all Miscellaneous and all
Safety Police and Fire members. Once adopted, contributions of all employees in the
affected group or class will be reported to Ca1PERS on atax-deferred basis. (Director of
Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. REPORT REGARDING ATWO-YEAR WORK PROGRAM FOR THE "E" STREET
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SITE
The Urban Land Institute's 2010 report on the E Street Transit Area included
recommendations for moving forward with development of the City-owned site at F and
Woodlawn. On October 14, 2010, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC)
approved atwo-yeaz workplan for the site and surrounding azea. In order to effectively
market the site, it is critical that the Redevelopment Agency work together with the
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), San Diego Association of Government (SANDAG)
and California Department of Transportation (CalTrans). Determining whether the
trolley tracks will be grade sepazated, whether they will be located above-or below-grade,
where the station and bus depot will be located, and where and how much pazking is
needed is critical to the site design of the surrounding area. (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-289, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A PETITION AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF
AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR NAPLES STREET BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE
AND ALPINE AVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AS REQUIRED
BY LAW
Residential properties along Naples Street between Third Avenue and Alpine Avenue are
currently without curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Additionally, the street is deteriorating.
The City has received a petition signed by 13 of the 18 property owners of this
neighborhood requesting that a special assessment district proceeding be commenced for
the purpose of financing the construction of these improvements. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-290, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $165,780 FOR STATE SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL FUNDING CYCLE 9 FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
CALMING FACILITIES NEAR MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT
FOURTH AVENUE AND MONTGOMERY STREET
California enacted a Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program in 1999 with the passage of
AB 1475. The goals of the program are to reduce injuries and fatalities to schoolchildren
and to encourage increased walking and bicycling among students. On June 22, 2010 the
City Council authorized staff to submit applications for three projects. The State recently
notified staff that the City has been awazded a grant of $165,780 for improvements near
Montgomery Elementary School to enhance pedestrian safety. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
7. REPORT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE, PARK ACQUISITION
AND DEVELOPMENT FEE, AND TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
State Government Code Section 66000 requires local agencies assessing Development
Impact Fees (DIF) and sewer capacity chazges to make available specified financial data
to the public each fiscal yeaz. These reports satisfy that requirement and have been
available in the City Clerk's office for public review since December 3, 2010. Local
agencies are also required to make findings every five years for any DIF funds remaining
unexpended that identify the purpose of the fee and demonstrate a reasonable relationship
between the fee and the purpose for which it was charged. This year, the City has not
identified unexpended fees that were on deposit for five or more years. (Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-292, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH 212 DEGREES CONSULTING GROUP
AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE
AGREEMENT FOR NO-COST INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEMS AT MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
As outlined in the Municipal Building Energy Efficiency Policy, the City is working
towards providing 20% or more of its energy demand through on-site renewable energy
generation. The City has been approached by 212 Degrees Consulting Group on
opportunities to host solaz photovoltaic systems on municipal sites for research and
development purposes. The systems would be installed at no-cost to the City and the
generated electricity would be used by the City at no-cost. 212 Degrees Consulting
Group would also be responsible for all liability insurance coverage, warranties, and
maintenance for the installed systems. If approved, the City Manager, in coordination
with the Attorney's Office, would negotiate and execute agreements based on the above-
mentioned terms. (Director of Economic Development) (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffls recommendations, and offered Consent
Calendaz Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8, headings read, text waived. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 13, 2010.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve the minutes. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the
motion, and it carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Aguilaz abstaining.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-291 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM, SAN DIEGO AND
ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY, SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE BAYSHORE BIKEWAY
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has been working with City
staff to build the next segments of the Bayshore Bikeway through the City of Chula Vista
from H Street to Stella Street. Since the bike path alignment utilizes the railroad corridor
south of J Street and west of Bay Boulevazd, and SANDAG is the lead for the
construction phase, the City must enter into a construction and maintenance agreement
with SANDAG, the Metropolitan Transit System and San Diego Arizona & Eastern
Railway. (Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded
the motion, and it carried 3-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jackie Lancaster, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of maintaining services at the Norman
Pazk Senior Center.
Mary Anne Wurfell, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of maintaining services at the Norman
Park Senior Center.
Kay Bodge, National City resident, spoke in favor of maintaining services at the Norman Park
Senior Center. She also suggested that the City proclaim Februazy as "Save Norman Park Senior
Center" month.
City Manager Sandoval stated that Norman Park Center would remain open from eight o'clock
until noon, Monday through Friday for the next couple of months. He further stated that it was
necessary to find along-term, sustainable solution.
Stewart Payne, Chula Vista resident, suggested an amendment to the City's sign ordinance to
amend the permit fee for local businesses by chazging an annual fee that would be due at the time
the business license renewal fees aze due, instead of a per sign fee. He also suggested
establishing different fee categories, based upon the type of business and whether they are
registered in the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 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 (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.
Associate Planner Steichen presented an overview of the proposed development for Olympic
Parkway at Wueste Road.
Sean Dyer, representing Integral Partners, spoke about the project and explained the differences
between this proposal and what had been previously presented for this site.
Kirk McKinley, Project Architect, representing Integral Partners, provided an overview of the
architecture proposed for the project.
John Patterson, Landscape Architect, representing Integral Partners, provided an overview of the
landscape design of the project.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public heazing.
Lance Wade, representing Integral Partners, addressed the proposed parking areas
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Mayor Cox encouraged the developer to pursue LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) certification.
Councilmember Bensoussan encouraged the developer to incorporate energy saving devices for
the project.
Discussion ensued regazding the project and the approval process that had taken place.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to approve the following resolutions and
place the ordinance on first reading. Mayor Cox seconded the motion.
Councilmember Aguilar spoke in opposition to the design of the project, and stated that it was
not commensurate with the qualities of the site She further stated that her preference was that
the Design Review Board conduct a public hearing and provide its recommendation.
City Attorney Googins advised the Council that requiring approval above what was required in
the Municipal Code could be problematic.
Deputy City Attorney Miller confirmed that recommendation by the Design Review Boazd was
not required by the Municipal Code.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to table this item until January 11, 2011 with a
request that the applicant go through a formal design review process and work
with staff to address design issues that had been raised. Councilmember Aguilar
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Bensoussan spoke in opposition of requiring the developer to follow a process
that was outside of the Council-adopted policy.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of approving the project conditioned by approval by
the Design Review Board.
At 6:48 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting.
At 7:08 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with all members present except Councilmember
Castaneda, who was absent from the meeting.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to call a Special Meeting for December 21, 2010, and to
continue the public heazing to that date to allow the applicant to work with staff
and staff to work with the Design Review Board Members. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it failed 2-2, with Councilmember Aguilar
and Deputy Mayor Ramirez opposed.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to continue the public heazing to January 11,
2011, with direction to staff to work with the applicant on a design review process
that would address design review concerns, including the Council's request that
the applicant submit the project to the Design Review Boazd for recommendation,
but not requiring them to do so. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to approve items 9A and 9B, and table 9C.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
City Attorney Googins advised the Council that approval of Items 9A and 9B alone would
compromise the ordinance regarding project approval process.
The motion by Councilmember Bensoussan died for lack of a second.
ACTION: The motion by Councilmember Ramirez, to continue the public hearing to
January 11, 2011, with direction to staff to work with the applicant on a design
review process that would address design review concerns, carried 4-0.
A. 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
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)
C. 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
Mayor Cox suggested that staff bring back the design review process for possible amendment in
order to provide clear direction for potential developers.
Assistant City Manager Halbert suggested, and the Council consented, rather than proposing
amendments to the consolidated approval process, that for future projects, staff provide the
Council with notes from meetings of the boards and commissions that conducted preliminary
project reviews.
10. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUING A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER TO OTAY
VALLEY ROCK, LLC
This matter was resolved prior to the meeting, and the public hearing was not held.
11. CONSIDERATION OF FORFEITURE OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT ESTABLISHED
FOR MINE RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF STATE MINING LAW (SMARA)
This matter was resolved prior to the meeting, and the public hearing was not held.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
12. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND ROHR, INC. (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.
Jeff Robinson, representing Goodrich Aerostructures, provided a summary of the proposed
amendments.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing to speak,
she closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to place the following ordinance on first reading,
heading read, text waived:
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
(FIRST READING)
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
ACTION ITEMS
13. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (Assistant
City Manager/Development Services Director)
Mayor Cox announced that Deputy Mayor Ramirez would abstain from participation on this item
due to potential property related conflict of interest.
At 7:25 p.m., Deputy Mayor Ramirez left the dais.
Assistant City Manager Halbert provided an overview of the proposed amendments.
Earl Jentz, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to waiving development impact fees for
commercial development, and suggested that the proposal be applied to residential projects, not
commercial projects.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Chris Lewis, Chula Vista resident, Member of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation,
spoke in support of the proposed amendments.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to approve the resolution and place the
ordinance on first reading. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it failed 2-1-1,
with Councilmember Aguilar opposed and Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining.
ACTION: Councilmember Aguilaz moved to approve the resolution and place the ordinance
on first reading with an amendment to apply the suspension of impact fees to
residential and not commercial.
City Attorney Googins advised the Council that to make a substantial amendment to the posted
ordinance would require re-noticing, and should not be acted on.
The motion by Councilmember Aguilaz died for lack of a second.
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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)
There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring this item back to give the Council options to
suspend fees for residential, commercial and/or mixed use projects.
At 7:47 p.m., Deputy Mayor Ramirez returned to the dais.
14. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.52, CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (City Attorney)
City Attorney Googins introduced the proposed amendments, noting that Ordinance A included
amendments recommended by the City Attorney, as well as the majority of the amendments
requested by the Council at its November 23, 2010 meeting; and that Ordinance B included
everything from Ordinance A with the addition of two amendments requested by the Council that
were not recommended by the City Attorney's office. He further noted the Council's
recommendation to employ the City's Boazd of Ethics to select attorneys to serve as the
enforcement authority was not included in either ordinance since that action would contradict the
City's Charter and Municipal Code.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Assistant City Attomey Maland reviewed each of the proposed amendments.
Ned Ardagna, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition both of the proposed ordinances, and
stated that the City Attorney should not be writing legislation.
John Moot, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to an ordinance that penalizes the public
for filing campaign complaints, and unreasonably reduces penalties for candidates. He suggested
that members of the public be asked to provide input on the ordinance. He further suggested
partnering with the City of San Diego, and using the City of San Diego's Ethics Commission as
the enforcement authority.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to extend the suspension of enforcement and table
this item until January 11, 2011, with direction to the City Attorney to bring back
an ordinance including all of the City Council recommendations from the
November 23, 2010 meeting. Councilmember Aguilar seconded the motion.
Assistant City Attorney Maland advised the Council that extension of the enforcement
suspension would require first and second readings of an additional ordinance.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez amended his motion to remove the extension of the
enforcement suspension. Councilmember Aguilaz agreed with the amendment.
City Attorney Googins advised the Council that they had the ability to adopt Ordinance B with a
revision to give the Boazd of Ethics the duty to select the panel of attorneys, which would then
include all of the City Council recommendations. However, since that would violate the City's
Charter, it would not be appropriate for the City Attorney to make that recommendation.
Discussion ensued regazding the language of the proposed ordinances.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez withdrew his motion, and Councilmember Aguilaz
withdrew her second to the motion.
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested that the fine for willful violation be increased to $1,000,
and for negligent violation be increased to $500. She also agreed with the City Attorney's
recommendation in section 2.52.140(M) to refer frivolous complaints to the District Attorney for
prosecution for perjury.
Assistant City Attorney Maland reviewed the Council's recommended amendments to the
proposed ordinance as follows: Bring back Ordinance B revising it to increase the penalty
amount in section 2.52.140(B)(1) to $500, and in section 2.52.140(B)(2) to $1,000; replace "City
Attorney" with "Board of Ethics" in sections 2.52.140(C) and 2.52.140(D); and change language
to refer frivolous complaints to the District Attorney for penalty of perjury.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
City Attorney Googins advised the Council not take action to change the duties of the City
Attorney and Board of Ethics, and suggested instead to refer the matter to the City Attorney to
provide an analysis of what the Board of Ethics could do.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to place Ordinance B on first reading with the
following revisions: Increase the penalty amount in section 2.52.140(B)(1) to
$500, and in section 2.52.140(B)(2) to $1,000; replace "City Attorney" with
"Board of Ethics" in sections 2.52.140(C) and 2.52.140(D); and change language
to refer complaints without merit to the District Attorney for penalty of perjury.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52, THE CITY'S CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE (FIRST READING)
Councilmember Aguilaz seconded the motion, and it carried 3-1, with Mayor Cox
opposed.
OTHER BUSINESS
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
16. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox reported that regazding the Bayfront, the State Lands Commission unanimously
approved the Pacifica land swap with the Port of San Diego.
A. Ratification of appointment of Luz Camacho to the Cultural Arts
Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved approval of the appointment. Deputy Mayor Ramirez
seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
B. Consideration of City Council Regional and Committee assignments.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved approval of Mayor Cox's appointments as
presented. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-1,
with Mayor Cox abstaining.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez stated he would serve on the Legislative Subcommittee, and suggested
that a Technology Task Force be created, consisting of himself and a member of the public.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved approval of Deputy Mayor Ramirez's assignments as
presented. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0-1,
with Deputy Mayor Ramirez abstaining.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Councilmember Bensoussan suggested that the Western Revitalization Task Force be maintained
with two members of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez nominated Councilmember Aguilaz to participate on the Western
Revitalization Task Force.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved approval of Councilmember Bensoussan's
assignments as presented. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez offered to serve as Alternate on the Chula Vista Veteran's Home
Foundation.
It was the consensus of the Council to remove the Animal Caze Facility Subcommittee from the
list of assignments. Deputy Mayor Ramirez stated he would continue to work on animal care
issues independently.
Mayor Cox offered the open seat on SANDAG's Bayshore Bikeway Committee to
Councilmember Aguilaz, who accepted.
Councilmember Bensoussan offered to serve as Alternate on the League of California Cities.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved approval of Councilmember Bensoussan's assignments.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez nominated Councilmember Aguilar to serve on the Public Safety
Subcommittee.
In response to Councilmember Aguilaz's inquiry, City Attorney Googins stated that he did not
believe that having a close relative employed by the Police Department created a conflict of
interest for Councilmember Aguilar to serve on the Public Safety Subcommittee.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved approval of Councilmember Aguilaz's assignments on the
Western Revitalization Task Force, SANDAG'S Bayshore Bikeway Committee,
and the Public Safety Subcommittee. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the
motion, and it can•ied 3-0-1, with Councilmember Aguilaz abstaining.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez recommended that Councilmember Castaneda be allowed to serve on the
Metropolitan Transit System Boazd.
Mayor Cox suggested that Councilmember Castaneda's request to serve on the Metropolitan
Transit System Boazd be considered at the next meeting when Councilmember Castaneda would
be present.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved approval of Councilmember Castaneda's
assignments as presented, with the exception of the Metropolitan Transit System
Board. Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
Mayor Cox requested that the appointment of alternate and member of the Metropolitan Transit
System Boazd be placed on the January 11, 2011 City Council Agenda, under Mayor's
Comments.
Mayor Cox suggested involving the current members of the Commission on Aging with the
efforts regazding the Norman Park Senior Center.
Mayor Cox wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and expressed gratitude to public
safety employees, public works employees, the military, and those who have to work on the
holidays.
17. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Aguilaz suggested that a committee be formed to attract business to Chula Vista.
Mayor Cox stated that the concept had previously been discussed, and suggested that
Councilmember Aguilar work with the Chamber of Commerce individually.
Deputy Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Bensoussan recommended that the Council send a letter supporting the
continuation of the CDBG energy efficiency grant funding.
Councilmember Aguilar referenced public speaker, Mr. Payne's comments, and asked City
Manager Sandoval to provide explanation of the current sign ordinance, including the possibility
of a requirement to place a permit identification number on signs, and to chazge fees for illegal
signs.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. to the next Regular City Council Meeting on
January 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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