HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/04/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 9, 2002 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:06
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
Mayor Horton arrived at 6:10 p.m.
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
· OATH OF OFFICE: SIM(SN SILVA - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Sim6n Silva, and Councilmember Salas
presented him with a certificate of appointment.
· INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF EMERSON OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE
MONTH, JUDY RHODES, SENIOR OFFICE SPECIALIST, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Emerson introduced the employee of the month, Judy Rhodes, and Councilmember
Davis presented her with a proclamation.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR HORTON TO BRAD
REMP, BUILDING OFFICIAL, PROCLAIMING THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL
2002, AS INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Padilla presented it to Building Official
Brad Remp.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR HORTON TO KORKI
BOTTOMS, LEAD COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR, AND CLAUDIA HEDRICK,
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR II, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 7,
2002 AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPRECIATION WEEK
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Padilla presented it to Communications
Operators Korki Bottoms and Caludia Hedrick.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 18)
Regarding Item #8, Councilmember Salas asked why the staff report did not list all of the
companies that bid on the project. Deputy Director of Public Works Swanson responded that
seven bids were received, and there were problems with the top five.
With reference to Item #I 1, Councilmember Salas requested to see ticket sales comparisons to
previous years. Community Outreach Manager McMartin responded that ticket sales for this
year were about $38,000, and an additional $4,000 will be received in the near future from Coors
Amphitheatre. Last year exceeded previous year totals because two years were combined.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 12, 2002.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2855, ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 3.50.020, 3.50.030, 3.50.050, 3.50.070, AND
3.50.090 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES
WITHiN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S GENERAL PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
In June 2000, the Council increased the total Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
(PFDIF) from $2,150 to $2,618 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) -- the first significant
update to the PFDIF in nine years. The increase was based on the "Development Impact
Fee for Public Facilities, 1999 Update", which included very preliminary versions of the
new police facility, corporation yard, and civic center expansion master plans.
Subsequently, the design firm of Highland Partnership, Inc. was hired to provide a
rigorous needs-assessment and cost analysis for the police and civic center projects.
Council approved new master plans on July 17, 2001, containing updated costs that
necessitate a fee increase from $2,618 to $4,888 per EDU. The police and civic center
projects account for over 71 percent of this increase. Fee adjustments for all PFDIF
components are included in the "Public Facilities DIF, 2002 Update". (Director of
Budget and Analysis)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 2856, ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE SIX SECTIONAL PLANNiNG AREA PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS MODIFYING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP FOR
VILLAGE SIX
Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the Village Six Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) Plan to re-designate neighborhood R-7a from single-family SF-4 to residential
multi-family RM-2, and to reallocate 47 dwelling units from neighborhood R-ga to
neighborhoods R-7a and R-7b. The overall number of dwelling units in the Village Six
SPA area will remain the same. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-090, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MASTER DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-09, EASTLAKE III WOODS AND VISTAS,
REQUIRING EASTLAKE COMPANY, LLC TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN
UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NOS. 2001-269 AND 2001-375,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-091, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAPS OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 01-09, EASTLAKE III WOODS NEIGHBORHOODS WR-6, WR-7 AND
EASTLAKE III VISTAS - PHASE 1; ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC STREETS AND EASEMENTS, ALL AS
GRANTED ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING
ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION
FOR A PORTION OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY; ACKNOWLEDGING ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALL IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION
FOR OPEN SPACE LOTS GRANTED ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAID
SUBDIVISIONS; VACATING CERTAIN SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
WITHIN THE WOODS NEIGHBORHOODS WR-6 AND WR-7 FINAL MAP;
VACATING CERTAIN PUBLIC SEWER EASEMENT WITHIN THE VISTAS -
PHASE 1 FINAL MAP; APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY
SAID SUBDIVISIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENTS
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-092, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-09,
EASTLAKE III WOODS NEIGHBORHOODS WR-6 AND WR-7, REQUIRING
EASTLAKE COMPANY, LLC TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED
CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 2001-269, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-093, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SLrPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-09,
EASTLAKE III VISTAS - PHASE 1, REQUIRING EASTLAKE COMPANY, LLC TO
COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO.
2001-269, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
On August 14, 2001, the Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula
Vista Tract No. 01-09 - Eastlake III Woods and Vistas. Adoption of the resolutions
approves the Final Maps for the Woods, neighborhoods WR-6 and WR-7, and the Vistas,
Phase I; associated subdivision improvement agreements, supplemental subdivision
improvement agreements, and a master developer agreement, fulfilling certain Tentative
Map requirements running with the entire Eastlake III Woods and Vistas development.
(Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendafion: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-094, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG THE F1NAL MAP FOR SAN MIGUEL
RANCH, PLANNING AREA "I", CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04; ACCEPTING
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE VARIOUS STREETS AND EASEMENTS, ALL
AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP, WITHiN SAID SUBDIVISION; APPROVING THE
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-095, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH,
PLANNING AREA "I", CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04, REQUIRING
DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAiN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-068, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-096, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH, NEIGHBORHOOD
'T', ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE LANDSCAPiNG WITHiN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions approves 105 single-family, detached residential lots for
Trimark Pacific-Belrosa, LLC, Neighborhood 'T', within Phase 1 of San Miguel Ranch.
The City has established a traffic enhancement program in order to deal with traffic
issues. The master developer for San Miguel Ranch will be budgeting one million dollars
in the Master Developer's Community Facilities District, 2001-01, for traffic
improvements to East "H" Street at Interstate 805. (Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-097, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG BIDS AND AWARDiNG CONTRACT FOR
THE DRAiNAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT TOBIAS DRIVE/GLENHAVEN WAY -
PHASE II (PROJECT DR-127A)
On February 6, 2002, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for this project.
The work to be done involves the construction of drainage facilities, including a
reinforced concrete box culvert, concrete headwall, fiprap energy dissipater, storm drain
inlet and cleanout, transition structure, and asphalt concrete berm on Glenhaven Way.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and award the contract to T.M.
Engineering in the amount of $248,520.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-098, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING BIDS FOR "H" STREET
RECONSTRUCTION FROM INTERSTATE-5 TO BROADWAY (PROJECT STM-
334)
On Wednesday, March 13, 2002, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for
this project. The work to be done consists of reconstruction of the existing pavement and
installing landscaping. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Adopt the resolution and direct the Director of Public Works to
re-advertise the project.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-099, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
REGARDING DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY
THE CITY ON THE INTERSTATE-805/OLYMPIC PARKWAY-ORANGE AVENUE
INTERCHANGE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) oversees the design and
right-of-way activities undertaken by the City in connection with the widening of the
Orange Avenue/Olympic Parkway imerchange with Interstate 805. In order for Caltrans
staff to continue to process the City's plans, a cooperative agreement is needed. (Director
of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-100, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISION OF EXHIBIT A TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REGARDING STATE ROUTE-125
On October 24, 2000, the City approved an agreement with the State of California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which authorizes work on various City streets
that may be affected by the construction of State Route 125. After approving the
agreement, the City annexed the property known as San Miguel Ranch. Caltrans has
requested that the City revise the original Exhibit A, reflecting the annexation of that
property. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-101, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
TASK FORCE'S SELECTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 PERFORMING
AND VISUAL ARTS GRANT RECIPIENTS AND THEIR MONETARY GRANT
AWARDS, TOTALING $31,842.68
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
In 1997, the Council approved a sublease with the House of Blues Concerts, Inc. that
established a process whereby proceeds from ticket sales at the Coors Amphitheater
would be paid to the City and utilized for a Performing and Visual Arts Fund. This fund
is to be used for arts grants to the Chula Vista community for the purpose of promoting
and stimulating the growth of performing and cultural arts within the City. As called for
in the sublease, a Performing and Visual Arts Task Fome was established and annually
makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the arts grant awards. (Deputy
City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-102, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HIGHLAND
PARTNERSHIP, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTOR
SERVICES ON THE NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND CORPORATION
YARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-103, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AND APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RNL INTERPLAN, 1NC., FOR
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES ON THE NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND CORPORATION
YARD
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-104, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $125,000
FOR THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORPORATION
YARD
On August 1, 2000, Council approved an agreement with Highland Partnership, Inc., for
construction management/constructor services on the new public works facility and
corporation yard. Since then, there have been a nmnber of issues causing additional
delays, resulting in the need to extend the anticipated completion date of the project. On
October 19, 1999, Council approved an agreement with RNL Interplan, Inc., for
architectural and consulting services associated with the project. Due to project delays,
the agreement with RNL Interplan, Inc. needs to be extended. (Director of Building and
Park Construction)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-105, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING DISABILITY RETIREMENT POLICY AND
PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY MEMBERS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
California Public Employees' Retirement System has delegated the determination of
disability retirement for local safety members to the employer. Adoption of the
resolution approves a formal policy detailing the procedures the City has used for
reviewing disability retirement applications and appealing the City's determination.
(Human Resources Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-106, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 BUDGET BY
RECLASSIFYING TWO FISCAL OFFICE SPECIALIST POSITIONS IN THE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO SENIOR FISCAL OFFICE SPECIALIST,
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 SPENDING PLAN THEREFOR
A review of two Fiscal Office Specialist positions in the Human Resources Department
was conducted, and, as a result, Council is requested to amend the budget by approving a
reclassification of the two positions effective April 19, 2002. (Human Resources
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-107, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING CUSTODIAL SERIES CLASSIFICATION
STUDY RESULTS
A review of the custodial series of positions was conducted, and, as a result, Council is
requested to amend the budget by approving classification and compensation
adjustments. (Human Resources Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-108, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING THE CITY'S FAMILY AND MEDICAL
LEAVE ACT POLICY PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTION 4850
Pursuant to the revised Labor Code Section 4850 provisions, leave of absence taken by
firefighters who are out on disability from injury or illness, arising out of and in the
course of employment, will not constitute Family and Medical Leave. The City's Family
and Medical Leave Act Policy is being revised to incorporate this change. (Human
Resources Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-109, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA/CHULA VISTA
NATURE CENTER AND THE SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
The San Diego Natural History Museum has been a long-term informal partner with the
Chula Vista Nature Center. Both institutions desire to formalize this partnership in order
to increase cooperation in their efforts to promote understanding and conservation of the
natural world. (Nature Center Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
18 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-110, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-111, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,750
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PAR_KS AND
RECREATION LOCAL GRANT PROJECT, FOR THE CHULA VISTA NATURE
CENTER SHARK AND RAY EXHIBIT; APPROPRIATING $147,750 TO CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. GG176, BASED ON UNANTICIPATED GRANT
REVENUE; AND AUTHORIZING THE NATURE CENTER DIRECTOR OR
HIS/HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT AGREEMENT AND PROCESS
THE PROJECT
The City received notice of the award of grant funds from the State of California in the
amount of $147,750 for improvements to the Chula Vista Nature Center. The funds are
proposed to be used for the security and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access
elements of the construction of the new shark and ray exhibit. The City must now submit
an application for these grant funds to the State of California, Department of Parks and
Recreation, in order to receive the funds. The State of Califomia's grant process provides
for concurrent grant application and acceptance. (Nature Center Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendation and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, except on Item
//4, which carried 4-1 with Councilmember Rindone voting no due to his concerns
for public safety and police and fire access into the residential areas.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jerry Sclmitzius and Steve Miesen, 881 Energy Way, representing Pacific Waste Services,
provided an update regarding the City's recycling program. Mr. Miesen stated that Pacific
Waste Services has extended its telephone hours and is open on Saturdays to accommodate the
public.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-
02-43) AND PRECISE PLAN (PCC-74-27) TO ADD 12,900 SQUARE-FEET TO AN
EXISTING BUILDING, AND TO RELOCATE AND ENLARGE AN EXISTING
UNDERGROUND STORAGE FUEL TANK AT 1090 APACHE DRIVE
(APPLICANT: PACIFIC BELL)
Pacific Bell has requested permission to amend an existing Conditional Use Permit and
Precise Plan by enlarging a 17,180 square-foot telecommunications switching facility to
30,080 square-feet, and enlarging and relocating an underground storage fuel tank on the
site at 1090 Apache Drive. (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.
Senior Planner Schmitz presented the project site location and site plan.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating.
Scott Alevy, representing Pacific Bell, explained that the project will provide additional dial
tones for homes and businesses, particularly in the eastern sector of the City. The landscaping in
the area will be enhanced to make the facility virtually unseen. The purpose of the diesel tank on
the site is to provide back-up power in the event of an energy shortage.
There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
heating.
Deputy Mayor Padilla spoke regarding the potential unmitigated ground water contamination
from expanding the capacity of the underground tank. He stated that the declaration indicates
that the mitigation to be employed to bring that level to less than significant would be consistent
with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. He asked whether
the City should incorporate specific information and details regarding the particular mitigation in
the declaration, rather than merely referencing its consistency with the permits. Planning and
Building Director Leiter replied that reference of the permit also references ordinances and
regulations that the City has adopted to implement the NPDES program. He believed that by
clearly indicating that this project will be required to meet those standards at the time the grading
and building permits are issued would be adequate.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution No. 2002-112, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO, 2002-112, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (IS-02-17), AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (PCC-02-43) TO PACIFIC BELL, WHICH AMENDS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRECISE PLAN NO. PCC-74-27, AND
ALLOWS A 12,900 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING ADDITION AND
ENLARGED UNDERGROUND STORAGE FUEL TANK AT 1090 APACHE
DRIVE
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
20. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT REGARDING THE
PROPOSED GEN£RAL PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC OUTREACH STRATEGY
On November 6, 2001, the City Council approved a work program and budget for the
comprehensive update of the General Plan. In accordance with that work program, a
draft public outreach strategy has been developed to guide the public information and
participation component. This report presents the proposed outreach strategy for Council
action. (Director of Planning and Building)
Planning and Building Director Leiter introduced the General Plan Update Public Outreach
Strategy.
Senior Planner Batcheldcr presented the Chula Vista Vision 2020 report, which included:
background; strategy development; interview outcomes; initial publicity effort; key agencies
participation; Chula Vista 2020 community festival on April 27, 2002; public outreach; visioneer
responses; Town Hall II meetings to discuss issues and outcomes from thc outreach effort;
neighborhood outreach; Town Hall III meeting; and formal adoption process.
Mayor Horton suggested that staff provide booths at various community functions to provide
further public outreach.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to accept the report and to direct staff to implement
the strategy. Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the workshop regarding the proposed Fire
Department reorganization and planned major equipment purchases scheduled for April 11,
2002, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council conference room.
22. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Economic Development Commission - Daniel
Mufioz.
Mayor Horton continued the above item to a future meeting.
B. Ratification of appointment to thc Cultural Arts Commission - Frances E.D.
Comell.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Frances E.D. Cornell to the
Cultural Arts Commission. Deputy Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
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23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis expressed the need for a future review of floor area ratio.
Councilmember Salas requested a status report on the implementation of Megan's Law
provisions.
Councilmember Rindone invited the community to attend the Taste of the Arts event on
Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Marina View Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
· One Case
ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel.
25. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
· City of Chula Vista v. United Pacific Insurance Company; Travelers Bond, Case
No. USDC 02CV491W
No action was taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:25 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April
11, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room, and thence to the Regular Meeting of
April 16, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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