HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/04/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 23, 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 Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore,
and City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATHS OF OFFICE: SALVADOR SAUCEDO - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
BOB STRAHL - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office to Salvador Saucedo and Bob Strahl, and
Deputy Mayor Padilla presented them with certificates of appointment.
· PRESENTATION BY SANDAG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARY GALLEGOS ON
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL AGENCY
SANDAG Executive Director Gary Gallegos updated the Council on the proposed San Diego
regional agency and SANDAG's proposed five-pronged approach: 1) make the 18 cities and the
County part of a permanent regional agency; 2) develop a regional plan to address multiple
issues; 3) provide the regional agency with the authority and responsibility to implement
regionally significant transportation projects; 4) provide coordinated border planning and
development; and 5) coordinate and integrate planning, programming, project development,
construction, and operations of various agencies, including the Port District, Airport Authority,
MTDB (Metropolitan Transit Development Board), NCTD (North County Transit District), and
CalTrans. He explained the proposed composition of the Agency and creation of four policy
advisory committees, including an Executive Committee for daily operation of the organization;
a reconstituted Transportation Committee; a Borders Committee, with Imperial County included
as a voting member; and a Regional Planning Committee to assist with the development of the
regional plan. He also discussed the recent introduction of Senate Bill 1703 and Assembly Bill
2095.
Councilmember Rindone explained MTDB's alternate proposal to create a single agency to
address Countywide transportation issues. Under this approach, SANDAG would remain intact
except for its current transportation responsibilities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 7)
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Robert Villarreal, member of the Economic
Development Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to
post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements.
2. 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 II.3.3.4, AND II.3.3.$, TO
CHANGE THE RP-1 AND RP-2 REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACKS, AND
MODIFY THE ALLOWABLE ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WIDTH WITHIN THE
FRONT SETBACK
Adoption of the ordinance amends the provisions for property development standards and
accessor~ structures of the Eastlak¢ III planned community district regulations to allow
more flexibility in the architectural design of residential products within the Woods and
Vistas neighborhoods. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-122, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH LAW CRANDALL, A
DIVISION OF LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.,
AND TESTING ENGINEERS-SAN DIEGO, INC., FOR MATERIALS TESTING,
GEOTECHNICAL, AND STORM WATER CONSULTING SERVICES, REQUIRED
FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (C~) PROJECTS DURING
THEIR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
To assure that the City continues to obtain quality improvements, materials testing, geo-
technical engineering, and specialty inspection services are needed for projects built with
both public and private funds. Staff has completed the request for proposals and
consultant selection processes for these services and has negotiated proposed contracts
with Law Crandall and Testing Engineers-San Diego, Inc., for the period of April 1, 2002
to December 31, 2003, with options to extend the agreements for two additional years.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-123, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE-520 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO
PRIVATE ELECTRICAL CONDUITS FOR THE GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES
GROUP LOCATED WITHIN "G" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Goodrich Aerostructures Group, also known as Goodrich, is proposing to construct two
permanent, six-inch, private, electrical conduits within the "G" Street right-of-way. This
portion of right-of-way was granted for public street purposes on Map No. 166, filed with
the County Recorder on October 11, 1916. According to Section 12.28 of the Municipal
Code, any permanent, private utilities, such as private electrical conduits, built within the
fight-of-way or City easements, require City Council approval of an encroachment
permit. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5 A. ORDINANCE NO. 2858, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, TO PROVIDE SECTIONS 21624, 21626, AND 21628 (POST-
RETIREMENT SURVIVOR ALLOWANCE) FOR LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS
MEMBERS AND SECTION 21362.2 (3% ~ 50 FULL FORMULA) FOR LOCAL
FIRE MEMBERS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-124, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, TO
PROVIDE SECTIONS 21624, 21626, AND 21628 (POST RETIREMENT SURVIVOR
ALLOWANCE) FOR LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS AND SECTION
21362.2 (3% ~ 50 FULL FORMULA) FOR LOCAL FIRE MEMBERS
Existing labor agreements with all miscellaneous employees and the International
Association of Fire Fighters Local 2180 contain provisions for enhancements to their
retirement benefits to be effective July 1, 2002. These actions are required to amend the
City's contract with CalPERS to provide these benefits. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the
resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-125, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES,
INC. (CONSULTANT), AND BELLA LAGO, LLC (APPLICANT), FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE BELLA LAGO TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP AND PRECISE PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The applicant, Bella Lago, LLC, has filed a Tentative Tract Map and Precise Plan
application for the Bella Lago subdivision. The Environmental Review Coordinator has
determined that the proposed project requires the preparation of an environmental impact
report. Adoption of the resolution approves a contract with David Evans and Associates,
for an amount not to exceed $126,782, to provide consultant services for the preparation
of the CEQA-required environmental documents for the proposed project, and an
additional $31,696 for additional services, should they be necessary. (Director of
Planning and Building)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-126, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LOCAL
ASSISTANCE FUNDS FROM THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM, UNDER THE
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000, AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMITMENT
OF 30 PERCENT LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2003 ADOPTED SPENDING PLAN AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO CREATE OTAY PARK RENOVATION CIP
PROJECT, AND TRANSFER $381,571 1N RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
FUNDING FROM DR134, TO FUND THE CITY'S MATCH
Competitive grant funds are available fi.om the State of California, Department of Parks
and Recreation, in the amount of $1,203,246, in combination with $515,677 in local
matching fimds that would be required for renovation of Otay Park, located at 1613
Albany Ave. (Director of Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items #1 through #7, headings read, texts waived, and also to
approve Mayor Horton's request for an excused absence for Councilmember
Davis. The motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jerry Schnitzius and Steve Miesen of Pacific Waste Services updated the Council on the City's
automated waste program.
At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the City Council meeting and convened the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The Council Meeting re-convened at 7:06 p.m., with
Councilmembers Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton present.
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PUBLIC HEAR1NGS
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 3.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
UPDATES IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (PFDIF)
TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
On March 26, 2002, Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 2855-A, which is
effective for thirty days only, amending Chapter 3.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code
to increase Public Facilities Development Impact Fees from $2,618 to $4,888 per
equivalent dwelling unit. The Urgency Ordinance contained other minor amendments to
Municipal Code Chapter 3.50, as detailed in "Public Facilities DIF, 2002 Update", and as
presented to Council at the regular meeting on March 26, 2002. Adoption of the
proposed Urgency Ordinance 2855-B enables the City to continue to collect the updated
fees during the 60-day waiting period before Ordinance 2855 becomes effective.
(Director of Budget and Analysis)
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.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she
then closed the public hearing.
ACTION; Councilmember Rindone offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2855-B, heading read,
text waived:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2855-B, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 3.50
OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UPDATES IN
THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (PFDIF) TO
PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA'S GENERAL PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
The motion carded 4-0.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 622-102-18 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PHASE II OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER INTERCEPTOR (PROJECT
SW-219)
Phase II of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor project includes the installation of a
42-inch gravity sewer line that primarily parallels Main Street, between Industrial
Boulevard and West Frontage Road. A portion of this line will be installed beneath the
Interstate 5 freeway using tunneling methods. During the last several months, the City
has attempted, with no success, to acquire the needed rights-of-way to begin construction.
Adoption of the resolution initiates eminent domain proceedings for the subject property
in the event that negotiation with the property owner proves unsuccessful. (Director of
Public Works)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Notice of the heating 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 heating. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the heating.
Councilmember Salas conveyed her disappointment that the property owner was unwilling to
negotiate and that the City would, therefore, have to go through the condemnation process at
public expense in order to acquire a small parcel of land that will not affect the value or use of
the property.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas then offered Resolution No. 202-127, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-127, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 622-102-18 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER
INTERCEPTOR (PROJECT SW-219), AND AUTHORIZING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE
COUNSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHTS-OF-WAY
The motion carried 4-0.
10. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON 1187
TRENTON AVENUE, 1198 TRENTON AVENUE, 1100 INDUSTRIAL
BOULEVARD, 1196 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, 765 TO 771 PALOMAR STREET,
781 PALOMAR STREET, 795 PALOMAR STREET, AND 1197 WALNUT AVENUE,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALOMAR STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
FROM INTERSTATE 5 TO INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD (PROJECT ST-922)
During the last several months, the City has attempted to acquire the needed rights-of-
way to begin improvements on Palomar Street. The owner of the property at 1197
Walnut Avenue is currently in the process of approving the City's offer documents. The
owners of the remaining properties have indicated their unwillingness to accept the City's
acquisition offer. Adoption of the resolution initiates eminent domain proceedings for all
of the affected properties in the event that negotiations with the property owners prove
unsuccessful. (Director of Public Works)
Notice of the heating 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 heating.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Steve Modafferi, attorney at Fitzsimmons & Associates, representing Brentwood Mobilehome
Park, submitted for the record a letter from the park operators requesting compensation from the
City resulting from insufficient notice by the City to park operators to allow them to assess the
impacts on park operations and rental spaces.
The City's acquisition agent, Richard Ryals, responded that all the affected property owners
were noticed. He explained that the project will necessitate the displacement of tenants,
consequently forcing the acquisition agent to begin the process sooner in order to give a 90-day
notice to move. He added that all matters, with the exception of monetary issues, have been
resolved with the owners. He also mentioned that a relocation agent has been assigned for all
affected tenants and businesses.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton then closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2002-128, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-128, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON 1187
TRENTON AVENUE, 1198 TRENTON AVENUE, 1100 INDUSTRIAL
BOULEVARD, 1196 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, 765 TO 771 PALOMAR
STREET, 781 PALOMAR STREET, 795 PALOMAR STREET, AND 1197
WALNUT AVENUE, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALOMAR
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, FROM INTERSTATE 5 TO INDUSTRIAL
BOULEVARD (PROJECT ST-922); AND AUTHORIZING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE
COUNSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHTS-OF-WAY
The motion carried 4-0.
ACTION ITEMS
11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2002 BUDGET TO ADD TWO UNCLASSIFIED DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
POSITIONS, ONE MID-MANAGEMENT FIRE MARSHAL POSITION, AND .75
UNCLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER POSITION; AND
REMOVE ONE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF POSITION AND ONE BATTALION
CHIEF POSITION; PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
IN ADDITION TO OTHER RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The proposed reorganization of the Fire Department establishes two divisions,Fire
Operations and Fire Administration, both to be lead by Deputy Fire Chiefs. The new
structure enables the department to continue to provide responsive fire suppression and
emergency medical services, in addition to increasing fire administrative duties and
responsibilities. New housing and commercial development has prompted the need to
add a Fire Marshal to handle increased fire inspections and the development of fire
prevention and disaster preparedness programs. (Fire Chief)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Fire Chief Perry explained the proposed re-organization structure for the Fire Department.
Councilmember Rindone requested that staff schedule an emergency preparedness workshop to
allow the Council to participate in the further development of a comprehensive emergency plan.
City Manager Rowlands reported that the emergency plan has recently been updated and that
several citywide drills have already been conducted.
Councilmember Salas expressed concern regarding the lack of access to hospital emergency
rooms, a regional problem that needs to be addressed.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2002-129, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-129, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMEND1NG THE FISCAL YEAR 2002
BUDGET TO ADD TWO UNCLASSIFIED DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
POSITIONS, ONE MID-MANAGEMENT FIRE MARSHAL POSITION, AND
.75 UNCLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER POSITION;
REMOVE ONE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF POSITION AND ONE
BATTALION CHIEF POSITION; PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES AND
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION TO OTHER RELATED
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
The motion carded 4-0.
12. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT REGARDING THE
PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE OTAY RANCH EASTERN URBAN CENTER
For the past several months, City staff has been meeting with the two property owners of
land designated as the Eastern Urban Center regarding the adopted Otay Ranch general
development plan. The McMillin Communities and Otay Land Company representatives
have been meeting with City staff to determine the schedule and planning process for
implementation of the Eastern Urban Center; and they have discussed issues regarding
adopted polices. The results of these meetings are contained in the report. (Director of
Planning and Building)
Planning and Building Director Leiter provided an overview of the Eastern Urban Center.
Special Planning Projects Manager Lettieri presented the Eastern Urban Center Issue Paper,
explaining that its purpose is to assess the Eastern Urban Center's (EUC) goals, policies, land
use mix, and implementation program; and to propose a cooperative process to implement the
recommendations contained in the Issue Paper.
Robert Pletcher, representing The McMillin Companies, spoke about the project schedule, with a
desired opening date in 2006. He also addressed the aspects of public/private partnership, which
include early decision-making to identify civic and cultural components; assistance with
attracting commercial tenants; and financial commitments to achieve the ultimate levels of build-
out. With regard to project staffing, Mr. Pletcher suggested that the City may need to hire people
with specific project expertise.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Dave Leland, representing The McMillin Communities, spoke in support of the project. He
stated that the proposed project will require a full-time management commitment, with a project
manager posessing required skills to keep the project on schedule and the ability to question the
process. With reference to the public/private parterships, Mr. Leland believed that there would
be a number of different parterships that would need to be developed in order to avoid later
mistakes. He expressed the importance of committed leadership by the Council on the project.
Simon Malk, representing the Otay Land Company, recommended acceptance of the Issue Paper.
He stated that the public/private partership is critical to attracting the local market, and he also
asked the Council to consider modifying the boundary of the EUC, if prudent.
Mayor Horton expressed the need to be cognizent of the provision of adequate transportation
systems to accommodate traffic with development of the project.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to accept the report. Deputy Mayor Padilla
seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DECISION
TO NOT EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH ORGANIC RECYCLING WEST FOR
COMPOSTING SERVICES, AND APPROVING A FRANCHISE
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES FOR THE
USE OF GREEN WASTE AS ALTERNATIVE DAILY COVER
In 1993, Pacific Waste Services began to collect source-separated green waste from
Chula Vista generators as part of the City's source reduction and recycling program. At
that time, Pacific Waste Services contracted directly with Organic Recycling West to
process and market the material collected in Chula Vista. In May 1997, the City entered
into a 60-month agreement with Organic Recycling West, with two optional extension
terms of two years each. Pacific Waste has continued to deliver the City's green waste to
Organic Recycling West throughout the term of the agreement. The change to
"alternative daily cover" will stabilize the program for several years, produce modest
increases in diversion, and reduce costs for the City and Pacific Waste Services. (Special
Operations Manager)
Special Operations Manager Meacham reported that the Resource Conservation Commission
was unable to take action on the item due to the lack of a quorum, but there was a 3~1 vote in
favor of staff's recommendations. He also cited a letter submitted by Pacific Waste Services
regarding its ability to properly manage all green waste generated in the City.
Jerry Schnitzius, representing Pacific Waste Services, offered a 30-day extension, to May 31,
2002, to assist Organic Recycling West (ORW) in stepping down.
Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered the proposed
resolution, to include that Pacific Waste Services be directed to deliver green waste to ORW
until May 31, 2002, and to include language consistent with the letter from Pacific Waste
Services giving the City priority access to the landfill's alternate daily cover (ADC) capacity.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Fred Alexander, President and owner of ORW, asked the Council to continue doing business
with his company and asked for the opportunity to negotiate with the City. Mr. Alexander added
that he had not been aware that ORW was in jeopardy of losing its contract with the City, and he
asked the Council to look at the merits of composting.
Rich Flammer, representing ORW, asked the Council to oppose the resolution, stating that ADC
was a major step backwards. He added that the City's composting program has been working
well for ten years, and he asked the Council for the opportunity to explore ways to improve the
program to the City's benefit.
Mr. Meacham responded that, over the past five years, he and Mr. Alexander have searched
tmsuccessfully for a site to establish a permanent facility, with City control of the permit, to
ensure sufficient capacity for the City's growing green waste. He believed that the Pacific Waste
project would not close the door over the long-term for composting in Chula Vista, but would
buy time for sustainability through the acquisition of property and the establishment of a secure
compost facility.
There was no second to the motion by Councilmember Rindone.
ACTION: Mayor Horton then moved to continue the item to the meeting of May 7, 2002.
Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Board of Ethics - Jesse Navarro.
ACTION: Mayor Horton continued the item to the meeting of May 7, 2002.
Mayor Horton expressed concern regarding the number of speeding incidents in the City and
asked the City Attorney's office and Police Department to research the possibility of installing
camera monitoring on certain roadways.
Mayor Horton commended staff on the successful "Day of the Child" event that she recently
attended.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Padilla asked the City Attorney's office to bring back suggested modifications to
the existing graffiti ordinance to address the types of tools that vandals are utilizing to etch on
glass.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Councilmember Salas congratulated James Marcelino and his crew on a successful "Day of the
Child" event. She also spoke regarding asset development for youth and invited the Council and
public to attend the upcoming Human Services Council Spring Forum on May 2, 2002, at 7:00
p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Rindone spoke regarding problems associated with underage drinking and
excessive drinking and driving. He asked the City Attorney's office to draft an ordinance
banning the issuance of new alcoholic beverage licenses within 1,000 feet of public schools.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2002, at
4:00 p.m.
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