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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/03/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 19, 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, Salas, and Mayor Horton ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attomey Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · PRESENTATION BY RICHARD MCGAFFIGAN, SENIOR PREVENTIONIST, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC STRATEGIES, REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS Richard McGaffigan, representing the Institute of Public Strategies, introduced the South Bay "High Intensity Prevention Zone," a partnership between the community, business, law enforcement, and government, to research and develop pro-active strategies to assist in preventing DUI and other alcohol-related problems. Mr. McGaffigan asked the Council to adopt an ordinance restricting all window advertising of alcohol, and he also requested the City to partner with the community team to develop and implement new policies to prevent underage and public drinking and alcohol-related traffic accidents; to study the influence on youth of alcohol marketing; to work with COORS amphitheatre toward further DUI risk reduction; and to increase awareness and enfomement of existing alcohol-related laws and practices. Councilmember Rindone asked Mr. McGaffigan to research how many businesses with liquor licenses are located within 600 feet of public schools; and requested information on whether or not there was any difference in advertising between vendors who sell only beer and wine and those who also sell hard liquor. Mayor Horton asked the City Manager to have the City's code enforcement division address any zoning and signage violations at local businesses. · PRESENTATION BY TOM CAUGHLIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO FLEET WEEK FOUNDATION, OF A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ACKNOWLEDGING ITS SUPPORT OF FLEET WEEK Tom Caughlin, representing the San Diego Fleet Week Foundation, thanked Councilmembers for their support of Fleet Week and presented them with an inscribed telescope plaque. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 6) Councilmember Davis requested to add an excused absence for Deputy Mayor Padilla, due to illness, to the Consent Calendar. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter of resignation from Joanne Clayton, member of the Economic Development Commission. Staffrecommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-069, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMITTAL TO SANDAG OF TWO APPLICATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 TWO-PERCENT NON- MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) AND TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX (TRANSNET) BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECT FUNDS The City annually submits an updated list of projects for inclusion in the implementation program of the non-motorized element of the regional transportation improvement program. Sandag regulations require that official applications be submitted in order for projects to be considered for funding. Council must first approve a resolution authorizing submittal of the non-motorized transportation applications for available TDA and TRANSNET funds. Both funding sources form a single fund with annual allocations totaling approximately $3.1 million for the San Diego region. Projects are chosen and then approved for funding after the applications have been evaluated by SANDAG's Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-070, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DELTYME CORPORATION FOR REDESIGN OF THE CITY'S WEBSITE In March 2001, the City Council accepted a report on an audit, conducted by an outside consultant, of the City's internal and extemal communications programs. One of the recommendations resulting from the audit was that the City should dramatically enhance its web presence. As a result, money was budgeted for a redesign of the City's website and, in late 2001, a formal selection process began. At the conclusion of that process, Deltyme Corporation was the unanimous choice of the selection committee. (Deputy City Manager Palmer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes 03/19/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-071, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, APPROVING THE THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SPURLOCK POIRIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND PACIFIC BAY HOMES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Pacific Bay Homes proposes to develop a 29-acre community park within the Rolling Hills Ranch subdivision (formerly known as Salt Creek Ranch), Chula Vista tract 92-02. (Director of Building and Park Construction) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-072, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "E" TO "H" STREETS FOR THE CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION ON MAY 5, 2002, FROM 4:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M., WAIVING PROHIBITION ON SIDEWALK SALES, AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN EVENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-073, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAWING THE PROHIBITION ON SIDEWALK SALES, AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL CHULA VISTA PET FEST ON JUNE 1, 2002 C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-074, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "E" TO "G" STREETS FOR THE GREAT RACE ON JUNE 21, 2002, FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M., WAIVING PROHIBITION ON SIDEWALK SALES, AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN EVENT D. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-075, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "E" TO "H" STREETS FOR THE LEMON FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 18, 2002 FROM 4:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M., WAIVING PROHIBITION ON SDEWALK SALES, AND WAiVING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT E. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-076, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "D" AND 'T' STREETS, "H" STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND FOURTH AVENUES, AND PORTIONS OF INTERSECTING STREETS ON DECEMBER 7, 2002, FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL STARLIGHT YULE PARADE Page 3 - Council Minutes 03/19/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Chula Vista Downtown Business Association is requesting the closure of Third Avenue and portions of other streets for five 2002 promotional events. For administrative efficiency purposes, as last year, all street closure events are presented for Council consideration at one time. (Director of Community Development) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-077, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CDC SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE CORPORATION TO MARKET FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CHULA VISTA BUSINESSES For the past two years, the City and the CDC Small Business Finance Corporation (CDC) have been working together to promote the Small Business Association and micro- lending programs offered by the CDC to Chula Vista small businesses. Council approved an agreement on March 21, 2000, and since that time, CDC has been a part of the City's Local Employer Assistance Program. Despite efforts to refer potential customers to the CDC, there was no significant increase in the amount of loans approved and funded for this area. City staff and CDC representatives met to evaluate the program, and determined that a more proactive approach was needed. With this in mind, the existing cooperative agreement was amended. (Director of Community Development) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, including an excused absence for Deputy Mayor Padilla, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Steve Molski, 677 G Street #111, representing Tetry's Home Owners Association, read the letter he had submitted to the editor of the Star News on March 8, 2002, entitled "Mobilehome Tenants Ignored." He also spoke regarding problems with Chula Vista Cable, stating that in 1987, the company was permitted to install four satellite dishes; there are now nine satellite dishes, as well as a tower, and six additional antennas on top. He asked whether or not the five additional dishes and tower had been approved; and stated that if Chula Vista Cable is found to be in violation, the company should be cited, fined, and made to tear down the five dishes and tower. Mayor Horton referred the matter to the City Manager. Bob McAlister, 2497 Golfcrest Loop, representing the Eastlake Educational Foundation, spoke regarding a proposed traffic signal at the intersection of Eastlake Parkway and Clubhouse Drive. He expressed concern regarding student safety in the area and encouraged City staff and the Sweetwater Union High School District to expedite the installation of the signal. Mayor Horton directed staffto report back to the Council on the status of the signal. Page 4 - Council Minutes 03/19/02 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) Jerry Schnitzius and Steve Miesen, representing Pacific Waste Services, updated the Council on the automated cart program. They reported that 1,100 homes per day are receiving two carts each, with 15,400 new carts now on the street; and the anticipated completion date for the program is the end of May 2002. Mami Hayman, 1007 Caminito Estrella, asked Pacific Waste Services representatives whether or not there was any plan to recycle old trash cans as a result of the new program. Mr. Schnitzius replied that old cans may be used for yard waste, but for those residents who wish to dispose of them, the cans may be labeled "trash" and Pacific Waste will properly dispose of them. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO RECLASSIFY MA1N STREET, BETWEEN INTERSTATE 805 AND HERITAGE ROAD, FROM A SIX-LANE MAJOR STREET TO A SIX-LANE PRIME ARTERIAL - CITY INITIATED (GPA-02-04) The proposed reclassification of Main Street is necessary to accommodate anticipated future traffic volumes. No additional right-of-way will be required as a result of this amendment; however, future roadway improvements will be required to adhere to six- lane prime arterial standards, which permit fewer median breaks and require greater spacing between signalized intersections. (Director of Plarming and Building/Director of Public Works) 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. Principal Planner Bazzel presented the proposed amendment to reclassify a portion of Main Street from a six-lane major street to a six-lane prime arterial. Mayor Horton opened the public heating. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2002-078, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-078, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS- 02-18, AND AMENDING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO RECLASSIFY MA1N STREET, BETWEEN INTERSTATE 805 AND HERITAGE ROAD, FROM A SIX-LANE MAJOR STREET TO A SIX-LANE PRIME ARTERIAL The motion carded 4-0. Page 5 - Council Minutes 03/19/02 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDiNG THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE LEFT-TURN LANE WITH ASSOCIATED DRIVEWAY ON EAST H STREET, PROVIDING DIRECT VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE HOME DEPOT STORE, LOCATED WITHiN THE RANCHO DEL REY COMMERCIAL CENTER The management of the Home Depot is requesting this amendment. The provisions of the Rancho Del Rey SPA plan limit left-tum lanes on East H Street to those that already exist at the major entrances to the Rancho Del Rey Commercial Center. The proposal was reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer and found to improve traffic circulation within the Rancho Del Rey Commercial Center. (Director of Planning and Building) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Associate Planner Power presented the proposed amendment to allow construction of a double left-tm lane and associated driveway into Home Depot on East H Street. John Ziebarth, project architect, stated that the project would improve traffic flow into Home Depot and reduce congestion on Paseo Del Rey. He added that the quality of the landscaping at the entrance of the driveway would be maintained. Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. Mami Hayman, 1007 Caminito Estrella, submitted photographs of the K-Mart entrance, showing the visual impact of traffic when four lanes are added. She opposed the disruption of existing landscaping and believed that an additional entrance to Home Depot was unnecessary. Ms. Mayman stated that the intersection of East "H" Street and Del Rey Boulevard is dangerous because of a blind curve, and, therefore, she felt that installing a traffic signal at the intersection could create a potential safety hazard. She asked the Council to investigate the blind curb and whether or not the additional entrance was really necessary. John Orcutt, 881 Verin Lane, stated that the beauty of the existing landscaping will be lost with the addition of the left-turn lane and felt that Home Depot should re-design the existing parking lot to improve traffic circulation instead. He was opposed to the amendment. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public heating. Councilmember Rindone asked staff to ensure that adequate signage is included when the project comes forward for design approval. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2002-079, heading read, text waived: Page 6 - Council Minutes 03/19/02 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2002-079, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA ONE PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE LEFT-TURN LANE WITH ASSOCIATED DRIVEWAY, ON EAST "H" STREET, PROVIDiNG DIRECT VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE HOME DEPOT STORE, LOCATED WITHIN THE RANCHO DEL REY COMMERCIAL CENTER (725 PLAZA COURT) The motion carded 4-0. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 9. RE,PORT ON CHILD CARE iN CHULA VISTA The City of Chula Vista has long recognized that child care is an important issue. There is still more work to be done, especially in regards to the number of affordable child care spaces available in the community. The demand far out-paces supply. The City is encouraged to look at all possible sites and let it be known that it is interested in establishing a partnership with social service agencies. (Child Care Commission/Deputy City Manager Palmer) Child Care Commissioner Highhouse introduced James Marcelino, Child and Youth Policy Advocate, who presented the report. Mr. Marcelino announced the upcoming "Day of the Child" event on April 20, 2002, in Memorial Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., stating that an anticipated 5,000 people are expected to attend. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to accept the report. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced that applicant interviews for the Civil Service and Parks and Recreation Commissions are scheduled for March 27, 2002, at 4:15 p.m., in the Council conference room, followed by a Council workshop regarding fire services and equipment. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of appointment to the Board of Ethics - Jesse Navarro. Mayor Horton continued the item to a future date. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. Page 7 - Council Minutes 03/19/02 CLOSED SESSION 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATIDN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C) · One Case ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel. ADJOURNMENT At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on March 27, 2002, at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk Page 8 - Council Minutes 03/19/02