HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/12/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
December 17, 2001 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:10
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 Assistant City
Clerk Norris
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(SANDAG) REGARDING TRANPORTATION PROGRESS AROUND THE REGION
SANDAG representative Richard Chavez presented a progress report on various transportation
projects in the region.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 14)
With regard to Item #9, Councilmember Salas reported that residents of the Rolling Hills Ranch
neighborhood have complained of dust in the area due to grading, and she requested that staff
contact the contractors regarding the complaints.
Regarding Item #4, Councilmember Davis congratulated staff for purchasing vehicles from a
local dealership.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 4, 2001.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-438, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH
DOWNTOWN COPY AND PRINT, THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, NEWLIFE
ENTERPRISES, AND BAJA SOL, INC. TO PROVIDE PRINT SERVICES ON AN
AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM JANUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002,
AN3) AUTHORIZiNG THE PURCHASiNG AGENT TO RENEW THE
AGREEMENTS FOR FIVE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTION PERIODS
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Specifications for print services were developed and sent out as a Request for Proposal.
The intent of the proposal process was to canvass the market for the most qualified, cost-
effective, and proficient print service providers, and commit to those suppliers over an
extended period of time for favorable terms and pricing. (Assistant City Manager
Powell)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-439, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $230,018.09 TO VILLA FORD FOR NINE POLICE PURSUIT
SEDANS, 1N ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY OF SAN
DIEGO COOPERATIVE BD #A3044/00
The Fiscal Year 2001/2002 equipment maintenance budget provides for the replacement
of nine police pursuit sedans. Municipal Code §22.56.140 and Resolution No 6132
authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative bids with other government
agencies for the pumhase of materials of common usage. The City has an opportunity to
participate in a current City of San Diego bid for favorable terms and pricing. (Director
of Public Works, Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-440, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BD PROCEDURE AND
AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO PEOPLES CHEVROLET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $202,249.68 FOR THIRTEEN INTERMEDIATE PICKUP TRUCKS
Last fiscal year, the City awarded a purchase agreement to Peoples Chevrolet after a
competitive bid process. This year, Peoples Chevrolet has offered the new model-year
trucks configured the same as last year's model at a reduced price. (Director of Public
Works, Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-441, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS AND
AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,100 TO
SAFEWAY SIGN COMPANY FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION
OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY FREEWAY SIGNS
On July 22, 1997, Council approved changing the name of East Orange Avenue to
Olympic Parkway from Interstate 805 easterly to Wueste Road. The estimated cost to
implement the nmne change on all freeway signs was later appropriated from the
Transportation Partnership Fund. Staff has designed the new freeway signs and obtained
encroachment permits from CalTrans to have the signs installed; installation is
anticipated in mid-February. CalTrans and other municipal agencies utilize the services
o.f Safeway Sign Company for the manufacture and installation of most of their freeway
s~gns. The City received a cost estimate of $91,100 from Safeway to manufacture and
install the Olympic Parkway freeway signs. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-442, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA; EDAW, INC., CONSULTANT; MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH,
LLC, APPLICANT; AND OTAY PROJECT, LP, APPLICANT, FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE OTAY RANCH PLANNING AREA 12/FREEWAY
COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The applicants, McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC and Otay Project, LP, have filed a Sectional
Planning Area (SPA) Plan and Tentative Tract Map application for the Otay Ranch
Planning Area 12/freeway commercial site. The approximately 134.5-acre site would be
developed with up to 1,076,030 square feet of freeway-oriented commercial uses. The
Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the proposed project requires the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. The proposed resolution approves a
contract with EDAW Inc. to provide consultant services for the preparation of the CEQA-
required environmental documents for the proposed project, for an amount not to exceed
$206,105 and an additional $51,526 for further services should they be needed. (Director
of Planning & Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-443, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $225,000 FROM
COPS MORE 2001 TO PURCHASE A WIRELESS LAN FOR PATROL AND
PURCHASE TEN MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR TRAFFIC
The COPS Making Office Redeployment Effective (MORE) 2001 program is one of
several grants developed by the U. S. Department of Justice under the 1994 Crime Act to
increase the deployment of police officers to community policing via the purchase of
technology. COPS MORE awards are very competitive, and Chula Vista is one of a very
few agencies to receive a COPS MORE 2001 award. The award of $225,000 will be
used to expand wireless communication to patrol units and traffic officers, which will
allow existing officers to spend additional time in the community. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-444, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS OF 9.12% FOR
WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (WCE)-REPRESENTED
CLASSIFICATIONS OF SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER, PLAN CHECK SUPERVISOR,
AND PLANS EXAMINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH WCE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU), SECTION 2.01.2 AND THE CITY'S COMPENSATION
POLICY; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET AND FISCAL
YEAR 2002/2003 SPENDING PLAN THEREFOR
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Section 2.01.2 of the WCE MOU requires the City to perform a salary survey, utilizing
the position of Civil Engineer as a benchmark. The survey was done in accordance with
the City's compensation policy. The City surveyed municipal agencies located in the
Southern California labor market. The results of the survey indicated that a 9.12%
increase should be granted. Section 2.01.2 also stipulates that the current salary spreads
within WCE classifications be maintained. Additionally, to maintain the proper salary
spread between the Civil Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer classifications, it is also
necessary to increase the Senior Civil Engineer classification. The classifications of Plan
Check Supervisor and Plans Examiner are also being adjusted to maintain current salary
ties with WCE positions. The effective date of the increases will be November 30, 2001.
(Director of Human Resources)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-445, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HUNTE
PARKWAY, BETWEEN RIVER ROCK ROAD AND OTAY LAKES ROAD, FOR
MASS GRADING WORK WITHIN THE EASTLAKE III WOODS AND VISTAS
PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE
A TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR SAID CLOSURE
On behalf of the EastLake Development Company, Damell & Associates, Inc.,
EastLake's traffic engineering consultant, has prepared a proposal for the temporary
closure of Hunte Parkway, between River Rock Road and Otay Lakes Road. The
temporary road closure is needed in order for earth-moving vehicles to safely haul dirt
and rock from the west side of Hunte Parkway to the east side of the roadway for the
development of the EastLake III Woods and Vistas projects. Two earthen crossings
approximately 80 feet wide are proposed to be created across that segment of Hunte
Parkway so that the haul trucks can safely transverse the center median without causing
any conflicts with cross traffic and without deteriorating the existing roadway. The
southerly crossing is located at an approved future intersection with Hunte Parkway that
will provide access to the proposed development east of Hunte Parkway. (Director of
Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-446, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO UNDERGROUND
OVERHEAD UTILITIES ALONG FOURTH AVENUE FROM L STREET TO
ORANGE AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION
OF UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NUMBER 133 FOR JANUARY 22, 2002
AT 6:00 P.M.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On November 12, 1991, Council approved Resolution No. 16415, accepting a report on
the City's utility undergrounding conversion program and approving a revised list of
utility underground conversion projects. On September 7, 2001, and October 12, 2001,
Underground Utility Advisory Committee (UUAC) meetings were held at the site to
determine the proposed boundary of an underground utility district for the conversion of
existing overhead utilities. The district's limits extend along Fourth Avenue fi.om L
Street to Orange Avenue. (Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-447, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATiVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL
RANCH), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND 1N IMPROVEMENT AREA A AND
iMPROVEMENT AREA B THEREOF
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2850, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATiVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH), AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA A AND IMPROVEMENT
AREA B OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-448, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 15, 2002,
TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS AUTHORIZED TO BE INCURRED WITHIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH) FOR iMPROVEMENT
AREA A
On September 25, 2001, Council approved the resolution of intention to establish
Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (CFD No. 2001-1) and set the public heating
for November 6, 2001. Following the September Council meeting, NNP-Tfimark San
Miguel Ranch, LLC requested that the Council continue the public hearing to December
4, 2001. On November 6, 2001, Council approved the continuance. On December 4,
2001, the City considered the approval of resolutions (1) to form and establish the district
and (2) to declare the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for each improvement area.
On December 12, 2001, a special election of eligible property owners was held at the
City Attorney's office for the purpose of voting on the formation of CFD No. 2001-1.
Adoption of the proposed resolutions and introduction of the proposed ordinance will
continue the formal proceedings by (a) certifying the election results; (b) authorizing the
levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2001-1; and (c) setting the date of a public hearing
to consider an increase in the principal amount of bonded indebtedness for Improvement
Area A. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions and place the ordinance on first
reading.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
12 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-449, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT
NO. 01-04, VISTA DEL LORO, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC STREETS AND EASEMENTS, ALL AS
GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND 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. 2001-450, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDiVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-04, VISTA
DEL LORO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
On June 19, 2001, by Resolution No. 2001-200, Council approved the Tentative
Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract 01-04, Vista Del Loro. Adoption of the
resolutions approves the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and
Supplemental Subdivision Improvement. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-451, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICAL AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR $102,760 TO
PURKISS ROSE-RSI FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
SKATE PARK AT GREG ROGERS PARK, ADJACENT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB AT OLEANDER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND PURKISS ROSE-RSI
The Parks & Recreation Department has long realized the need for a safe and secure
skate park venue in Chula Vista. On October 9, 2001, Council approved the design for
the skate park at Greg Rogers Park, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club on Oleander. The
approved design and feasibility study were conducted and produced by Purkiss Rose, the
successful bidder in the RFP process. Whereas Purkiss Rose performed admirably and
successfully completed the design and feasibility study, it is recommended that Purkiss
Rose provide consulting services for the creation of the construction documents and assist
City staff during the construction project. Staff recommends that the bidding process be
waived and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with
Purkiss Rose in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-452, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A NEW OFFICE OF BUILDING AND PARK
CONSTRUCTION IN ADMINISTRATION; APPROVING A NEW POSITION OF
D1RECTOR OF BUILDING AND PARK CONSTRUCTION; TRANSFERRING THE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND PARK DESIGN DIVISIONS AND THE
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT POSITION FROM PARKS AND
RECREATION AND THE BUILDING PROJECTS SECTION, AND A SENIOR
ENGINEER POSITION FROM PUBLIC WORKS TO THIS NEW OFFICE;
ADJUSTING THE SALARY OF THE VACANT BUILDING PROJECTS MANAGER
POSITION AND RECLASSIFYING THE PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
POSITION IN PUBLIC WORKS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
POSITION; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 ADOPTED SPENDING PLAN
THEREFOR
The City is embarking on the largest capital program in its history to develop new public
facilities and parks. During the next five to eight years, the City will be constructing
several major facilities, including a police facility, a library, two fire stations, four to six
recreational facilities, completing a major remodel/expansion of the Civic Center, in
addition to developing eleven parks. The current organizational structure and staffing
does not have the capacity to accommodate such an aggressive capital program. A new
Office of Building and Park Construction is proposed to be added under Administration.
The proposed organizational structure and minimal staffing adjustments should provide
the needed direction, oversight and coordination to successfully implement this
aggressive public facility and park capital program in the most cost-effective manner
possible. (City Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items #1 through #14, headings read, texts waived. The motion
carded 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. CONSIDERATION OF PCA-02-03, A CITY-INITIATED PROPOSAL TO AMEND
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE; THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM; AND THE THRESHOLD/STANDARDS AND GROWTH
MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION POLICY TO ENACT CORRECTED
THRESHOLD STANDARDS FOR POLICE AND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES AND A REVISED LIBRARIES THRESHOLD STANDARD
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
At the May 31, 2001 joint meeting of the Growth Management Oversight Commission
(GMOC), Planning Commission, and City Council, the GMOC presented the 2000
Growth Management Annual Report, which calls for amendments to the threshold
standards for Police, Fire/Emergency Medical Services, and Libraries. The Planning
Commission and City Council unanimously accepted the report and directed staff to
prepare the proposed changes in the threshold standards for formal adoption. (Deputy
City Manager Palmer, Chief of Police, Acting Fire Chief, Director of Planning &
Building)
A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING SECTION 19.09.040d OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT A REVISED LIBRARIES
THRESHOLD STANDARD
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.09.040 A AND B OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT CORRECTED THRESHOLD
STANDARDS FOR POLICE AND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING SECTION 3.6.1 OF THE CITY'S GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE LIBRARIES THRESHOLD
STANDARD OF THE CITY'S THRESHOLD/STANDARDS AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION POLICY
D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 3.3.1 AND 3.4.1 OF THE CITY'S
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE POLICE AND
FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES THRESHOLD
STANDARDS OF THE CITY'S THRESHOLD/STANDARDS AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION POLICY
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.
City Manager Rowlands requested that this item be continued to a future date.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing, and there was no one in the audience who wished to
speak.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to continue the heating to a future date.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEAR1NGS (Continued)
16. CONSIDERATION OF PCM 02-13, AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITION 5 OF THE
SAN MIGUEL RANCH TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, CHULA VISTA TRACT
99-04, AND SECTION I1.5.4.1.15 OF THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH PUBLIC
FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF
DWELLING UNITS THAT MAY BE BUILT PRIOR TO SR-125 FREEWAY FROM
OLYMPIC PARKWAY TO SR-54 OPEN1NG FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
Adoption of the resolution amends a condition of the Tentative Map to ratify the
development cap increase for San Miguel Ranch identified in the traffic analysis entitled
"East 'H' Street Capacity Analysis 1999-2005" and previously considered by the
Planning Commission and Council in conjunction with the Rolling Hills Ranch
development cap increase. The Environmental Review Coordinator has conducted an
Initial Study (IS-02-013) and determined that the project will not have a significant
impact on the environment. Therefore, an addendum to the Final Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS-00-05) has been prepared in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula
Vista. (Director of Planning & Building, Director of Public Works)
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 Civil Engineer A1-Agha presented the proposed amendments.
Deputy Public Works Director Swanson discussed the City's various traffic enhancement
projects, including additional lanes on East H Street and Telegraph Canyon Road; the opening of
phase one of Olympic Parkway; the phase-two paving of Otay Ranch; the completion of the
Eastlake phase between State Route 125 (SR-125) and Hunte Parkway; and the completion of the
remaining piece of Olympic Parkway, between Palomar Street and SR-125.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating.
Stephen Hester, representing Trimark Pacific Homes, stated that Trimark was doing its part to
facilitate interim improvements and address traffic issues in the City.
Joseph Janosik, 6645 Jonel Way, objected to the proposed closing of Proctor Valley Road, which
would result in his having no access to SR-125. Mr. Swanson responded that an on/off ramp to
SR-125 was proposed at Mount Miguel Road. Mayor Horton informed Mr. Janosik that his
concerns would be forwarded to Supervisor Cox and the County Department of Transportation.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2001-453, heading read, text
waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-453, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENT TO
CONDITION 5 OF THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH TENTATiVE SUBDIVISION
MAP, CHULA VISTA TRACT 99-04, AND SECTION I1.5.4.1.15 OF THE SAN
MIGUEL RANCH PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN TO ALLOW AN
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS THAT MAY BE
BUILT PRIOR TO STATE ROUTE-125 (SR-125) FREEWAY FROM
OLYMPIC PARKWAY TO STATE ROUTE-54 (SR-54) OPENING FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS
The motion carded 3-2, with Mayor Horton and Councilmember Rindone voting
no.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR
2001/2002 FUNDING PER THE CITIZENS OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FOR
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The fiscal year 2001/2002 state budget appropriated $366,595 to the Police Department.
State money is allocated for purposes stipulated by the Citizen's Option for Public Safety
(COPS) Program. (Chief of Police)
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.
Administrative Services Manager Quilantan provided an overview of the funding.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the heating.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2001-454, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-454, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $366,595 FROM STATE COPS
FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2001/2002 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $85,825 FOR THE COPS MORE
2001 LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT; $80,000 FOR PATROL
SCHEDULING SOFTWARE; $10,000 FOR OVERTIME; $27,000 FOR A
CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM VAN; $50,000 FOR A MANAGEMENT
STUDY/AUDIT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; $16,460 FOR SWAT AND
OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO UTILIZE (REPROGRAM) SAVINGS RESULTING FROM THE
EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL
UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
The motion carried 5-0.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
· ~d 18. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT FROM THE CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION REGARDING CITY-INITIATED PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC ART
ON PORT TIDELANDS
The San Diego Unified Port District approved a public art program policy in 1996 for the
provision of public artwork on tidelands around San Diego Bay. Under this policy, .375
percent of the Port District's projected revenues are set aside annually to be expended for
specific works of art, or allocated for the acquisition of art for public areas within the Port
District. Chula Vista has seen one art piece placed on Port tidelands since the inception
of this program. The Commission would like to take advantage of the Port's program to
acquire additional public art for the Chula Vista bayfront. (Cultural Arts Commission)
Jeri Vanderpool, 228 E. Millan Street, representing the Cultural Arts Commission and
Chairperson of the Public Art Committee, asked the Council to approve stafPs recommendation
so that Chula Vista may move forward on placing artwork on the bayfront. She added that the
artwork would be funded by the Port District, and she recommended Marina View and Bayside
Parks as possible sites.
Mayor Horton asked whether or not the identified areas would conflict with future developments
on the bayfront. Deputy City Manager Palmer replied that the Cultural Arts Commission would
return to Council with its recommendations on sites prior to approval by the Port District.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to aecept the report and direct staff to prepare a
request for proposals for public art on Port tidelands in Chula Vista.
· Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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19. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT FROM THE AD HOC
COMMITTEE ON THE CIVILIAN REVIEW COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY
ENHANCEMENT PLAN
At its May 20, 2001 meeting, Council requested that an ad hoe committee be formed to
examine the subject of police civilian review boards. Council determined that the issue
warranted further examination, given the diverse composition of the City. The subject
report is the result of meetings of the community task force. (City Manager)
Lilia Garcia, Chair of the Citizens Task Force, presented the report and its findings. She stated
that the Police Department receives an average of 13.4 formal citizen complaints per year, an
extremely low number, considering that officers average more than 75,000 official public
contacts and arrest nearly 5,000 individuals annually. The task force's recommendations include
formation of a citizen advisory board on police practices and procedures, which the task force
believed would encourage proactive communication with the community. Other areas suggested
for improvement included providing user-friendly police filing forms; revising complaint forms;
improving the department's website to include download capabilities for various forms;
designating an officer to address public complaints; holding annual community safety meetings
with a focus on attracting communities west of 1-805; and encouraging officers to initiate
friendly conversations with the public at community functions. Ms. Garcia stated that it was the
consensus of the task force that a civilian review board is not needed at this time. She then
thanked the Council for its vision in forming the task force, and Police Chief Emerson and
.... Sergeant Eisenberg for providing the necessary materials to accomplish the task force's charge.
. She also thanked independent consultant Jose Calderone, who assisted with the process, and all
members of the task force.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
Chief Emerson commented that the task force's report was thorough, and its primary focus was
on communication with the community. He believed that the recommendations would assist the
organization in moving to the next level.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to accept the report and approve the
recommendations of the task force.
RESOLUTION NO, 2001-455, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE REPORT FROM THE AD
HOC COMMITTEE ON THE CiVILIAN REVIEW COMPONENT OF THE
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN AND REVIEWING ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Deputy Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSiNESS
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
21. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment of Armida Martin Del Campo to the Charter Review
Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Armida Martin Del Campo to
the Charter Review Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion,
and it carded 5-0.
B. Ratification of appointment of Cheryl Cox to the Charter Review Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Cheryl Cox to the Charter
Review Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carded
5-0.
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers wished the community a happy holiday and safe New Year.
Councilmember Rindone asked staff to return to Council within 60 days with an interim report
regarding the timeline for development of the Eastern Urban Center.
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CLOSED SESSION
23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
· Two cases
ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2002,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting of January 8, 2002 was cancelled.
Deputy City Clerk
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