HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/03/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 12, 2002 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Rindone, Padilla, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· INTRODUCTION BY JOHN LIPPITT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, OF THE
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, RICARDO MORALES, EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
Public Works Director Lippitt introduced Employee of the Month Ricardo Morales, and Mayor
Horton presented him with a proclamation.
· RECOGNITION BY POLICE CHIEF RICHARD EMERSON OF RECENTLY
PROMOTED POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES: AGENTS JOE CARGEL,
MARK RATCHFORD, DAVID PADILLA, AND ACTING SERGEANT VERN
SALLEE
Police Chief Emerson introduced the recently promoted police officers.
· INTRODUCTION OF AND OATH OF OFFICE FOR RECENTLY HIRED LATERAL
POLICE OFFICERS, TONY GONZALES AND BRANDON HITTLE
Police Chief Emerson introduced recently hired police officers Tony Gonzales and Brandon
Hittle, and City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to them.
INTRODUCTION BY CITY MANAGER ROWLANDS OF CATHERINE HILL, SAN
DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES' REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator Kelly introduced Catherine Hill, regional representative
of the League of California Cities. Ms. Hill explained the various functions of the League and
discussed the League's grass roots network.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items ! through 7)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 26, 2002.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from Evette Garcia, Chula Vista resident and sixth grade student of Chula
Vista Learning Community Charter School, requesting financial assistance to
attend the 2002 People to People Student Ambassador program in England.
Staff recommendation: $50 from the Council Contingency Account be granted to
Evette Garcia toward expenses incurred for her attendance at the People to People
Student Ambassador program.
B. Letter of resignation from David McClurg, member of the Town Centre Project
Area Committee.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to
post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-061, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE
EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (SALT CREEK I) ZONE D RESERVES
FOR INCREASED MAINTENANCE; AND AMENDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2002/2003 SPENDING PLAN TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL WATER
($5,000) AND MATERIALS TO MAINTAIN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ($15,000)
FOR EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (SALT CREEK I) ZONE D
Adoption of the resolution adjusts the budget for the Eastlake Maintenance District (Salt
Creek I), Zone D, in order to provide additional maintenance and supplemental irrigation
to propagate new plantings in declining slope areas. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-062, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
MUNIFINANCIAL, LLC, FOR SPECIAL TAX CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
FORMATION OF MAINTENANCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS FOR
EASTLAKE III WOODS & VISTAS, MCMILLIN COMPANY VILLAGE 6, OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 6, BROOKFIELD-SHEA-OTAY VILLAGE 11, VILLAGE 12
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL AND EASTLAKE LAND SWAP PARCEL, PURSUANT
TO THE MELLOoROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-063, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AND RETAINING THE FIRM OF BEST, BEST AND KRIEGER, LLP, AS THE
SPECIAL TAX LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE FORMATION OF MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY FACILITiES DISTRICTS FOR EASTLAKE III WOODS & VISTAS,
MCMILLIN COMPANY VILLAGE 6, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 6, BROOKFIELD-
SHEA-OTAY VILLAGE 11, VILLAGE 12 FREEWAY COMMERCIAL AND
EASTLAKE LAND SWAP PARCEL, PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITiES ACT OF 1982, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions approves agreements with special tax consultants and legal
counsel with expertise in the formation of maintenance community facilities districts,
pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-064, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLAIM AND APPROPRIATION OF PRIOR
YEAR UNALLOCATED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE 4.0 FUNDS 1N THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A
TRANSIT FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Sixty thousand dollars will be used to support the acquisition of the Faster Fleet
maintenance system and computer equipment for transit at the new corporation yard.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-065, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VSITA APPROViNG A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP, INC.,
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, AND TRIMARK PACIFIC HOMES, L.P., A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Trimark Pacific Homes proposes to develop a community park within the San Miguel
Ranch community in order to satisfy the parkland obligation for the San Miguel Ranch
project. (Director of Building and Park Construction)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-066, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET BY
ADDING A PERMANENT SECRETARY POSITION IN THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The proposed position is intended to support the Advance Planning, Growth
Management, and General Plan Update sections of the department, as well as serve as the
secretary for the Growth Management Oversight Commission and the General Plan
Advisory Committee. The department proposes conversion of hourly wages to fund the
position. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Strahl, 328 Crestview Drive, Bonita, spoke regarding the following health and safety issues
at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course: 1) the parking lot is a multi-use facility, utilized both
day and night, but is dimly lit in some areas and not lit at all in other areas; it is also in need of
re-surfacing, Fainting and re-striping; 2) restrooms are in need of plumbing and fixture repairs;
and 3) the 19t hole lounge carpet needs to be cleaned, walls repaired, mould removed, and blinds
replaced. Mr. Strahl asked Council to direct staff to correct the safety issues and to obtain an
explicit agreement with American Golf, or other lessee, to address in detail the maintenance,
operation, and improvement of the facility. City Manager Rowlands responded that staff is
working with American Golf to resolve the issues.
Sylvia Santos, 718 Fourth Avenue, stated that her neighbor, who lives at 716 Fourth Avenue, has
been illegally dumping oil, chemicals and water. While she reported the matter to the City's
code enforcement division, no action has been taken to correct the situation, which has been
ongoing for a year. She also stated that the neighbor in question has vandalized her property and
committed battery against her; she now has obtained a restraining order against him. She asked
the Council to help solve the matter, and Mayor Horton referred the issue to staff.
PUBLIC HEAR1NG
8. REPORT REGARDING THE CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND THE HOME iNVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING
REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION AND
PLANNING
Each year the City undertakes a process to solicit and approve programs and projects
eligible for federal funding. This item addresses the review of the annual Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the Home Investment Partnership
(HOME) program. The public heating provides an opportunity for the public and
Council to make comments on how CDBG and HOME funds can be allocated to meet the
City's housing and community needs. (Director of Community Development)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Senior Community Development Specialist Atwood stated that the purpose of the hearing is for
organizations to present their funding requests, and staff will return to Council on April 9, 2002,
with funding recommendations.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing.
Helen Marie Stokes, 1543 Max Avenue, acknowledged Ms. Atwood for her leadership and
professionalism in coordinating the annual CDBG program.
The following persons spoke on behalf of their programs and funding requests:
Mauricio Torte, Chula Vista Youth Services Network
Chris Boyd, Sharp HealthCare Foundation
Karen Amoroso, South Bay Senior Collaborative
Raquel Pedersen, Lutheran Social Services - Project Hand
Kathrin Lembo, Chula Vista Family Violence
Donald Lynn, Thursday's Meal
Dress For Success
Charles Wigle, INFORM Chula Vista
South County Career Center
Christy Yoder, LSS Caring Neighbor
Kathrin Lembo, South Bay Community Services - Community Development Program
Donald Acebedo, MAAC Project
Doug Perkins, South County EDC
Sheila Salonms, South Bay Community Services - Teen Center
Diane Edwards-LiPera, SWC Contracting Opportunities Center
Ken Clark, SWC International Trade Center
Emerald Randolph, Boys & Girls Club
Perla Brensburg, South Bay Community Services - Casa Nueva Vida I & II
Rehabilitation
Brant Toogood, Chula Vista American Little League
Tris Hubbard, Chula Vista Human Services Council
John Thelen, Regional Task Force on the Homeless
Mary Jo Buettner, Chula Vista Coordinating Council
David Kline, Fair Housing Council of San Diego
Additionally, the following persons presented programs for Council consideration:
Stephen Arends, representing the Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation, thanked
Council for its efforts in opening the skilled nursing facility and the Veterans Home. He
requested $5,000 for continued support of the foundation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Michael Inzunza, representing the Sweetwater High School District, requested $20,000 for an
educational magazine entitled BLURB, which would be California's first district-wide high
school magazine targeted toward teens and providing a connection between students, teachers,
and the commtmity.
Tim Stadler, representing the Southwest Center for Asian Pacific American Law, requested
$25,000 to provide legal assistance to members of the community whose access to the legal
system is blocked by cultural, language, or economic obstacles. The following representatives
from the center also spoke: Marty Lorenzo, Levin Sy, Sally Lorang, and Leland Saito.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Horton stated that the late proposals were worthy of consideration for funding assistance,
and she asked staff to review the applications and additional requests and provide
recommendations to Council on April 9, 2002.
At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:38 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-067, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, REJECTING THE LOWEST BID,
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE BONITA ROAD PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CITY (PROJECT
ST-981); AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO INCREASE
THE VALUE OF THE CONTRACT AND ADD STREETS AS NECESSARY IN
ORDER TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 AB2928 FUNDS
IN PROJECT ST-981, IN CONFORMANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER MINOR ADDITIONAL
FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 AB2928 FUNDS FROM PROJECT DR-158 AS NEEDED
TO COMPLETE SAID ADDITIONAL STREETS
On January 23, 2002, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the Bonita
Road pavement rehabilitation and drainage project. The work to be done consists of
resurfacing deteriorating pavement on Bonita Road, between Willow Street and Otay
Lakes Road, and the rehabilitation of corrugated steel storm drainpipe. The limits of the
Bonita Road pavement overlay are from the easterly side of Willow Street to the westerly
side of Otay Lakes Road. (Director of Public Works)
Deputy Mayor Padilla asked why the proposed East H Street project to extend the northernmost
westbound lanes approaching Interstate 1-805 was not given a higher priority; and why the lane
expansion project was not undertaken before the road resurfacing. Deputy Director of Public
Works Swanson replied that the use of AB2928 funding requires that projects be completed and
the contractor paid by June 30, 2002, and that the East H Street lane expansion would cost more
than the funding available under AB2928.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone then offered Resolution No. 2002-067, heading read,
text waived. The motion can-led 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
10. REPORT ON ALL-WAY STOP EVALUATION ON NORTH GREENSVIEW DRIVE
AT EASTRIDGE LOOP/GOLFCREST LOOP
As requested by a Chula Vista resident, staff evaluated this intersection utilizing the latest
Council Policy and recommended denial of the all-way stop control installation. At the
Safety Commission meeting of November 11, 2001, the commissioners supported the
installation of the all-way stop control. Also during the meeting, members of the public
presented further evidence that supported the need for the all-way stop. Based on the
new findings, staff concurred with the Safety Commission's recommendation to install
the stop signs. A Chula Vista resident contacted then Deputy Mayor Davis, stating his
opposition to the all-way stop installation, and at the December 4, 2001 City Council
meeting, she asked that the matter be brought forward for Council review. (Director of
Public Works)
Bert Creighton, 2453 Eastridge Loop, spoke in support of an all-way stop. He reported that the
Safety Commission voted for the all-way stop on November 11, 2001, and he believed that
speeding vehicles in the area were hazardous to pedestrians who have to cross the street.
Sam Walling also spoke in favor of an all-way stop sign, stating that there is currently no
crosswalk to access the nearby park and school bus stop, both of which attract pedestrian traffic.
Tom Davies, 1059 Park Meadows Road, stated that the majority of residents in the area oppose
the all-way stop; he believed that a crosswalk with appropriate signage, such as flashing lights,
would be more beneficial.
Cecilia Moreno-Mead, 2444 Eastridge Loop, spoke in favor of an all-way stop.
Councilmember Davis stated that she had observed overgrown shrubbery in the area that needs
to be trimmed, and she asked staff to determine whether or not the trimming was the
responsibility of the Eastlake Community Homeowners Association.
John Liken, Safety Commission Chairperson, stated that the Commission's report indicated that
sight distance is significantly reduced at the intersection, and its proximity to the park and
pedestrian traffic was a major concern of the Commission. He urged the Council to approve the
all-way stop.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Padilla moved to accept the report. Councilmember Salas
seconded the motion, and it carried 4~1, with Councilmember Davis voting no.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-068, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CI-1LrLA VISTA AND ATC/VANCOM, 1NC. FOR OPERATION OF CHULA VISTA
TRANSIT (CVT) AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CVT FLEET FOR THE PERIOD
JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
The City's current agreement with Chula Vista Transit terminates on June 30, 2002. In a
cooperative effort, Transit staff worked with staff of the Metropolitan Transit
Development Board (MTDB) to develop and issue a Request for Technical Proposals
(RFTP) in a two-step process with a service start date of July 1, 2002. Four proposals
were received and evaluated by a five-member panel. The panel found ATC/Vancom,
Inc. (ATC) and Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. as meeting all of the qualifying criteria.
The second step was to open the sealed bids of those firms that were found qualified. As
a result of the bid opening on February 15, 2002, ATC was found to be the apparent low
bidder. (Director of Public Works)
Councilmember Salas complimented staff for bringing forward a proposal with a strong retention
plan to protect employee retirement and pension benefits.
Councilmember Rindone stated that he was pleased with the process and inclusion of the
responsible wage provision.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2002-068, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton congratulated John McCann on his election to the City Council.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Padilla asked staff to schedule the Mobilehome ordinance amendments, in
particular, the issue of vacancy controls, for the meeting of March 26, 2002.
Councilmember Rindone congratulated Councilmember Davis on her re-election to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2002, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE~, City Clerk
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