HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/04/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 16, 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, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and Deputy City
Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATH OF OFFICE: DOUGLAS PERRY, FIRE CHIEF
City Manager Rowlands introduced Fire Chief Perry, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
administered the oath of office to him.
· OATH OF OFFICE: FRANCES E.D. CORNELL, CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Deputy City Clerk Bennett administered the oath of office to Frances E.D. Comell, and Deputy
Mayor Padilla presented her with a certificate of appointment.
· RECOGNITION BY POLICE CHIEF RICHARD EMERSON OF RECENTLY HIRED
POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, OFFICER JAMES PETRAY
Police Chief Emerson introduced recently hired Officer James Petray, and Deputy City Clerk
Bennett administered the oath of office to him.
· INTRODUCTION BY DEBBIE BARKER, OF FOUR STUDENTS REPRESENTING
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL, REQUESTING A
DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TOWARDS AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP
TO SACRAMENTO
Parkview Student Council Advisor Debbie Barker introduced student representatives Alexa
Smith and Anna-Marie Hilderbrand, who presented their request for a $1,000 donation towards
an educational trip to Sacramento. Mayor Horton referred the request to the City Manager.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 4)
At 6:19 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the City Council meeting and convened the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Mayor Horton reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:15
p.m., with all Councilmember present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 19, 2002, March 26, 2002, and March 27, 2002.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2A. REPORT REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR THE FORMATION OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 06-I (EASTLAKE - WOODS,
VISTAS, AND "LAND SWAP")
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-114, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO
CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NUMBER 06-1 (EASTLAKE - WOODS, VISTAS AND "LAND SWAP"),
AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
On January 11, 2002, EastLake Company, LLC, submitted an application requesting that
the City initiate proceedings to consider the formation of Community Facilities District
Number 06-I (EastLake - Woods, Vistas, and "Land Swap"), to fund the acquisition or
construction of certain infrastructure improvements associated with the development, as
well as certain proposed traffic enhancement program facilities, in the amount of
approximately $31,500,000. Staff has determined that the financial information is
preliminary and general in nature; but that adequate information and analysis will be
generated during district formation tol enable staff to evaluate the developer's financial
ability to bring the project to completion in compliance with the City's criteria. (Director
of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-115, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES
FROM CORPORATE EXPRESS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONTRACT g43439, FOR A ONE-
YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2002, WITH FOUR, ONE-YEAR, AND AN
ADDITIONAL ONE TO THREE-MONTH OPTIONS TO EXTEND THROUGH JUNE
30, 2007.
The County of San Diego has awarded a contract to Corporate Express for office
supplies. Chula Vista is named as a primary agency in the bid and, therefore, qualifies
for all rights and privileges afforded the County. (Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-116, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET
FOR THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT, BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
DONATION REVENUE 1N THE AMOUNT OF $1,348 FOR THE LITERACY
PROGRAM
Since July 1, 2001, the Library Department has received donations from various
organizations and individuals for the literacy program. The Library would like to
appropriate some of these funds for the Library Educational After-school Program
(LEAP into Reading). (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered
the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived, including the following
amendments: (1) the minutes of March 27, 2002, be amended to reflect that the
meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m, Mayor Horton was absent from the
meeting, and the maker of the motion to appoint Bob Strahl to the Parks and
Recreation Commission was Councilmember Rindone; and (2) the minutes of
March 19, 2002, be amended to reflect that Item # 1 lA was continued to a future
date. The motion carded 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Molski, 677 G Street #111, representing mobilehome owners, stated that the current
housing costs and shortages may force more people to move into mobilehome parks. He
reported that park owners, who purchased their properties in past years for modest amounts, are
now making rental profits of approximately seventy percent. He asked the Council to consider
this issue when reviewing the mobilehome ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. CONSIDERATION OF A CHULA VISTA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002/2003 THROUGH 2006/2007
SANDAG is required by state and federal law to develop and adopt a Regional
Transportation Improvement Program every two 2 years. Adoption of the resolution
approves the TransNet local streets and roads program of projects for fiscal years
2002/2003 through 2006/2007. Approval of the program by SANDAG is required for
continued receipt of state and federal transportation project funding. The Proposition 'A'
TransNet Transportation Improvement Program also requires that all proposed projects
funded with TransNet funds be included in the program. Chula Vista's proposed five-
year program involves $23,218,000 in projected TransNet revenue. (Director of Public
Works)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
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.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she
then closed the hearing.
With regard to the Willow Street bridge widening, Councilmember Davis requested that the
horse trail under the bridge be kept free from debris so that riders can avoid the dangers of
having to ride over the bridge.
Councilmember Salas commented on the benefits that TransNet revenues have had on the City,
and she reminded the community to buy in Chula Vista in order to keep sales tax local.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2002-117, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-117, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR TRANSNET
LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2002/2003 THROUGH 2006/2007, AND APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF CHULA VISTA'S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The motion carded 5-0.
6. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (PCM 02-16)
Adoption of the ordinance amends the provisions for property development standards and
accessory structures of the EastLake III planned community district regulations to allow
more site design flexibility in the architectural design and achieve a better small-lot
residential product, consistent with that presently being built in the EastLake Trails
neighborhood. (Director of Planning and Building)
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 the proposed project amendments.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the hearing.
Deputy Mayor Padilla offered Ordinance No. 2857, heading read, text waived. Councilmember
Rindone offered a friendly amendment to the motion to rescind the restriction on screens on the
front porches.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Councilmember Salas believed that screens would erase the concept of a porch and that
screened-in porches are often poorly maintained, affecting the aesthetics of the neighborhood.
Senior Planner Hernandez responded that the Planning Commission had expressed concern that
the screens may not be uniform and may detract from the aesthetics of the overall community.
Councilmember Davis opposed screened front porches, stating that it would affect the aesthetics
of the neighborhood and also project an unwelcome sign to neighbors.
There was no second to the amendment proposed by Councilmember Rindone.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Padilla then offered Ordinance No. 2857 for first reading, heading
read, text waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2857, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EASTLAKE III PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
SECTIONS 11.3.3.4 (PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS), AND
11.3.3.5 (ACCESSORY STRUCTURES), TO CHANGE THE RP-1 AND RP-2
REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACKS, AND MODIFY THE ALLOWABLE
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WIDTH WITHIN THE FRONT SETBACK
The motion carded 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN
PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The first-time homebuyer down payment and closing cost assistance program would
provide up to $20,000 in a silent second loan to qualifying low-income households. The
City's loan would be recaptured upon sale, re-finance or transfer of the property.
Additionally, in lieu of charging interest on the principal of the loan, the City would share
in the equity with the homebuyers. (Director of Community Development)
Community Development Specialist Do presented the income requirements for the program.
Mitch Thompson, representing the MAAC Project, requested that the potential for first-time
homebuyer funds be utilized by non-profits that are intending to acquire a property in need of
rehabilitation in order to combine both first-time homebuyer and rehabilitation resources. He felt
that funding preference should be given to the west side of the City, or areas that have a higher
concentration of renters, to encourage homeownership. He also recommended that the $20,000
be increased to $25,000 in order to make the program more viable.
Councilmember Davis expressed concem regarding the feasibility of the program in light of
escalating home costs. She also requested that proper noticing requirements be implemented
upon purchase of a property.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Horton then offered Resolution No. 2002-118, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-118, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG A CITY OF CHULA VISTA
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR
2002/2003 SPENDiNG PLAN TO iNCLUDE AN iNCREASE OF $500,000
FOR SAID PROGRAM
The motion carried 5-0.
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO
EXPRESSWAY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE-
ROUTE 125 THROUGH THE CITY (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF
MARCH 26, 2002)
California Transportation Ventures, Inc., general partner of San Diego Expressway
Limited Parmership, builder of State-Route 125 (SR-125), have been negotiating an
agreement with staff for the construction of SR-125 through the City of Chula Vista.
Adoption of the resolution approves the agreement. (Director of Public Works)
Public Works Director Lippitt explained that the proposed toll road is a critical transportation
project for the region and will be financed by private capital.
Assistant City Attorney Moore discussed the major points of the agreement and referenced
Exhibit "L", a letter from CalTrans agreeing to accept the right-of-way from the City.
Gil Oaks, 5631 Watemrest Drive, spoke in opposition to the construction of SR-125 and
expressed concern regarding the financial viability of the project. He stated that truck drivers
will avoid toll roads at any cost, and, in the absence of commercial traffic, the toll road will fail
and become a burden to taxpayers.
Allison Rolfe, representing the San Diego Audubon Society, urged the Council to reject the
agreement, stating that building more big roads will not solve traffic congestion, and the toll road
will provide only temporary relief. She believed that the focus should be to plan in a way that
reduces the number of trips that people have to make.
Amy Richter, 2112 Hamden Drive, spoke in opposition to the project and recommended that the
Council delay its actions on the item until such time as it receives the traffic forecast and
financial viability studies from the consultant. She also requested that the studies be made
available for public review.
Mel Hinton, representing San Diego Audubon Society, urged the Council not to rush into the
agreement, since he believed that approval of the project would lead to a rapid development of
more bedroom communities that lack any distinctive character. He also requested that, whatever
development process occurs in the area, the Council ensure that wildlife open space areas are
linked by viable corridors.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Jo Holehouse, 5630 San Miguel Road, spoke in opposition to the toll road.
Ray Ymzon, 5732 Sweetwater Road, spoke in opposition to the agreement by way of a letter that
he read and then submitted to the Council.
Bob McAllister, representing Citizens for SR-125, spoke in favor of the project, explaining the
necessity to provide traffic relief and easier access to major freeways. He believed that the toll
road was vital to residents in Chula Vista.
Dan Hom, representing Citizens for SR-125, spoke in favor of the project, stating that large
industries wishing to locate in Chula Vista need roadway access to commute effectively.
Kent Olsen, representing California Transport Ventures, spoke in favor of moving forward with
the project. City Manager Rowlands asked Mr. Olsen to explain the traffic study submitted by
Wilbur Smith and Associates. Mr. Olsen replied that several investom have looked at the study
and are close to coming in with additional equity to allow financing of the entire project. He
added that California Transport Ventures has recently received a preliminary investment grade
rating on the project from Moody's, reflecting a positive sign for the project. City Manager
Rowlands stated that the City has stopped all analyses of the traffic and financial studies, since
Wil Kempton has informed the City that it will move forward on a private-sector basis. He
added that the City, therefore, will not proceed with any public financing or involvement in the
project.
Ty Compton, President of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the
project. He believed that the impacts would be good for the City.
Councilmember Rindone supported the proposal, expressing satisfaction that the project will
move forward without the use of City funding, and that the City will benefit by reduced traffic
congestion.
Mayor Horton explained that the toll road is a critical component of the City and County regional
circulation plan. She believed that the traffic situation on major freeways would get worse if the
project does not move forward.
ACTION: Mayor Horton then offered Resolution No. 2002-119, heading read, text waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-119, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SAN
DIEGO EXPRESSWAY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (SDELP) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STATE-ROUTE 125 THROUGH THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT
The motion carded 5-0.
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OTHER BUS1NESS ~
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the upcoming Public Works dedication on
Saturday, April 20, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
10. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas commended Cultural Arts Coordinator Ric Todd and his staff on the
success of the recent Taste of the Arts event.
Councilmember Rindone also commented on the success of the event.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:26 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2002, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, Cit~ Clerk
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