HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/05/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 28, 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 Assistant City
Clerk Norris
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATH OF OFFICE: KEVIN CARLSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Deputy City Clerk Bennett administered the oath of office to Kevin Carlson, and Deputy Mayor
Padilla presented him with a certificate of appointment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 10)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 14 and May 21, 2002.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2 A. ORDINANCE NO. 2859, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 19.09.040 D OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUALITY OF
LIFE THRESHOLD STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY THRESHOLD STANDARDS
B. ORDiNANCE NO. 2860, 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 RELATING TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUALITY
OF LiFE THRESHOLD STANDARDS FOR POLICE AND FIRE/EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES THRESHOLD STANDARDS
CONSENT CALENDAR (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/Library Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Director of Planning and
Building)
Staffrecommendation: Council place the ordinances on second reading for adoption.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-163, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS REQUESTED BY THE
EASTLAKE COMPANY ASSOCIATED WITH OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN
STATE ROUTE 125 AND HUNTE PARKWAY
The Eastlake Company is responsible for constructing Olympic Parkway from Hunte
Parkway to State Route 125. The construction schedule has been accelerated to open
Olympic Parkway on October 30, 2002. Adoption of the resolution approves change
orders associated with the project for Transportation Development Impact Fee credit.
(Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4 A. RESOLUTION NO 2002-164, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SAN MIGUEL
RANCH PLANNING AREA E-l, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04; ACCEPTING
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 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. 2002-165, 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 E-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. 2002-166, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD E-
l, ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE LANDSCAPING WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Adoption of the resolutions approves 68 single-family, detached residential lots for Buie
Corporation's Neighborhood E-1 within Phase 2 of San Miguel Ranch. The Tentative
Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract No. 99-04, San Miguel Ranch, was approved on
February 29, 2000. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-167, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAPS OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 01-09, EASTLAKE III VISTAS PHASE 2 AND EASTLAKE III WOODS
NEIGHBORHOODS WR-1 AND WR-3; ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC
THE VARIOUS PUBLIC STREETS, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE
VARIOUS EASEMENTS, ALL AS GRANTED ON SAD MAPS WITHIN SAID
SUBDiVISIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ALL
IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR OPEN SPACE LOTS GRANTED
ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAD SUBDIVISIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC PARK
PURPOSES GRANTED WITHIN THE VISTAS PHASE 2 FINAL MAP; APPROVING
THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAD SUBDIVISIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-168, 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 VISTAS PHASE 2 REQUIRING EASTLAKE COMPANY, LLC TO
COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO.
2001-269, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-169, 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-1 AND WR-3 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, 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 Vistas Phase 2, Woods Neighborhoods WR-1 and WR-3, and the
associated subdivision improvement agreements and supplemental subdivision
improvement agreements. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-170, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
FOR TIDELANDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON DISTRICT PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,098,464
Since September 1977, the San Diego Unified Port District has contracted park
maintenance services from the City to maintain Port District parks and other landscaped
areas within Chula Vista. The current three-year maintenance agreement between the
City and the District will expire on June 30, 2002. A new three-year agreement is
proposed to continue this arrangement. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-171, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIViNG THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICAL AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MNA
CONSULTING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION'S SOUTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY SERVICE
REVIEW FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE IN THE SEWER SERVICE REVENUE
FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is conducting a study of
the water and sewer service to the citizens of southern San Diego County. This study is
the result of concerns that local governments in this area have with the current Board of
Directors of the Otay Water District. City staff needs expertise in providing information
to LAFCO about sewer service, as well as expertise in reviewing the comments received
from Otay Water District. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-172, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MUNIFiNANCIAL, 1NC. FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
DELINQUENCY MONITORING TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AMENDMENT
The City has an existing, three-year agreement with MuniFinancial, Inc. to perform
delinquency-monitoring services and coordinate the collection of all delinquent
installment payments for the City's existing assessment districts for the period of January
1, 2001 to December 31, 2003. This action adds the City's bonded Community Facilities
Districts to this contract, by means of a first amendment, in order to insure that the City's
fiduciary responsibilities to the bond holders is fulfilled. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-173, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLINING PARTICIPATION 1N THE 2002/2003
JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTiVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AND
SUPPORTING TRANSFER OF $45,665 FROM THE PROGRAM TO THE COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO TO ENHANCE THE REGIONAL JUVENILE INFORMATION
SYSTEM
The Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is continuing with the
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant monies, which are available through the
California Office of Criminal Justice Planning. A total of $1.1 million dollars is available
to the San Diego region, and it is proposed that all of the agencies in the County pool
resources in an effort to enhance accountability of juveniles in the justice system. (Chief
of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-174, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
BURKETT & WONG (CONSULTANT), MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC AND
OTAY RANCH, LLC (APPLICANTS), FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PUBLIC
FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN FOR THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL PORTION OF
PLANNING AREA 12 IN THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The McMillin Companies submitted a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan for freeway
commercial for the Otay Ranch Planning Area 12. The Otay Ranch General Development
Plan and the City's Growth Management Ordinance require the preparation of a Public
Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) with each SPA in order to evaluate the project under the
City's Growth Management Threshold Standards. The Otay Ranch Company is a co-
applicant in the SPA plan and will assume a proportional share of the cost of the PFFP
document. Because of its unique qualifications, staff has recommended that the City's
formal bidding process be waived and the firm of Burkett & Wong be selected to prepare
the PFFP for the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carded 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Virgil Pina asked whether or not the City advertises City jobs in local minority publications,
since he believed it was important to embrace diversity. Mayor Horton responded that the City
does advertise in several community publications, and she asked the City Manager to report back
with a list of the various publications utilized by the City.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS SAN
MIGUEL RANCH LOT 5, CHULA VISTA TRACT 02-08; INVOLVING 107 SINGLE-
FAMILY LOTS ON 22.39 ACRES, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MOUNT MIGUEL ROAD AND PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD IN TIlE SAN MIGUEL
RANCH PLANNED COMMUNITY (PCS 02-08) (CONTINUED FROM
MAY 14, 2002)
Pardee Construction Company has submitted an application requesting approval of a
Tentative Subdivision Map known as San Miguel Ranch Lot 5, Chula Vista Tract 02-08,
to subdivide 22.39 acres into 107 single-family residential lots. The proposed subdivision
is located at the northwest comer of Mount Miguel Road and Proctor Valley Road in the
San Miguel Ranch Planned Community. (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 Zumwalt presented the San Miguel Ranch subdivision map and landscape
concept plan.
Councilmember Salas requested that the remaining land to be graded be kept well watered in
order to minimize the dust flow into the existing neighborhoods.
Councilmember Rindone expressed concern regarding possible safety issues associated with
limited road access into new developments. He requested that staff consider additional access
points in the future and also street name continuity within the City limits.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Salas spoke regarding the close proximity of the two roadway access points in
the new neighborhoods, and she suggested that an additional entry be considered for safety
purposes.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis then offered Resolution No. 2002-175, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-175, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SAN
MIGUEL RANCH LOT 5, CHULA VISTA TRACT 02-08
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
12. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE III SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA PLAN, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ELEVEN SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA PLAN, AND OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA PLAN, TO INCORPORATE SECTION II.8 WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN INTO EACH OF THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
PLANS
The developers of the three planning areas agreed to participate in a pilot program to
study and evaluate water conservation measures in their projects in order to meet the
Sectional Planning Areas (SPA) content requirements. The City retained a consultant to
analyze technical water saving devices, evaluate the three SPA projects, prepare a water-
use efficiency report, and develop standards. The purpose of the study was not only to
develop the water conservation program for the three current SPA plans, but also to
provide the basis to develop guidelines for the preparation of future water conservation
plans. (Director of Planning and Building)
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.
Associate Planner Venables presented the water conservation pilot program, including its
regulatory framework, the program itself, the water use efficiency report, water conservation
plans for the three projects; and the next steps in the process. She discussed various water saving
measures for all three projects, such as hot water pipe insulation, pressure reducing valves, water
efficient dishwashers, and educational programs. She added that additional outdoor measures for
Eastlake III would include evapotranspiration (ET) controllers in parkways and open space,
water efficient landscaping, and ET controllers in single-family fi'ont yards for the Otay Ranch
Village Eleven project.
Mayor Horton suggested that staff look into incorporating ET controllers in all existing homes
and that an informational booklet be developed to inform the public of ways to conserve water.
Councilmember Salas believed that ET controllers should be considered for implementation in
all new developments and suggested that staff pursue future city-wide implementation of ET
controllers. She also questioned the difference between recently enacted Senate Bills 221 and
610, which require developments of 500 residential units or more to identify sources of water for
the new demands created by the homes to be constructed, and California Environmental Quality
Act requirements. Planning and Building Director Leiter responded that the Senate Bills
referenced the requirement that the City and the water purveyor for large-scale projects identify
future sources of water, whereas CEQA addresses the environmental impacts and how they can
be mitigated.
Mayor Horton then opened the public heating.
John Norman, representing Brookfield Shea Otay, stated that the proposed pilot program is a
good beginning, with anticipated water savings of both potable and reclaimed water. He
believed that all of the measures in the proposed program are measures that Brookfield Shea
Otay can commit to. He suggested that incentive programs be implemented to encourage
existing homes to convert to conservation measures.
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PUBLIC HEARiNGS (Continued)
Stephen Bilson, CEO for Rewater Systems, stated that the implementation of grey water systems
in homes will keep water costs down. He added that other technologies that the City has not
considered, such as drip irrigation and rain gauges, are less costly and would create significant
water efficiency in homes. Mr. Leiter commented that, rather than trying to prescribe specific
technologies on single-family lots, the implementation of an educational program by City staff
and developers would give homeowners and their landscape architects options that they could
consider.
Councilmember Rindone believed that it was important to create incentives for residential
builders to incorporate conservation measures into their plans. Mr. Leiter replied that educating
the homeowners prior to the construction and landscaping of their homes would provide them
with information concerning the cost benefits of drip irrigation or drought-resistant landscaping
and the long-term economic benefits of wise investment choices.
Councilmember Salas stated that it is important to develop homes that are environmentally
sensitive to water conservation.
Deputy Mayor Padilla stated that future discussions could center on economic incentives to
entice developers to participate in programs that have been tied to identified funding sources, and
he suggested that staff look at how other cities have parmered with the development community.
Guy Asaro, representing Eastlake Company, stated that a key component to water conservation
is to educate residents on how to properly water their yards, which he believed would create a
water savings of up to forty percent. He cautioned incorporating grey water on a mass scale,
explaining that the technology is still new and there could possibly be liability issues.
Fred Dufresne stated that there is not enough water for the new developments, and he believed
that drip irrigation systems should be implemented, since they use less pressure and have less
breakage.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
heating.
Councilmember Davis stated that the developers should provide the various conservation options
in their model homes, and that education of the client is a step in the fight direction.
ACTION: Mayor Horton then moved to ask staff to return to the Council with an educational
program to address the future needs of the City's existing community, and she
offered the following resolutions, headings read, texts waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-176, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EASTLAKE III SECTIONAL PLANNiNG AREA (SPA) PLAN TO
iNCORPORATE SECTION 11.8 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-177, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ELEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA)
PLAN TO INCORPORATE SECTION II.8 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-178, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN
TO INCORPORATE SECTION II.8 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
The motion carried 5-0.
At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Horton announced a recess. The meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present.
13. CONSIDERATION OF A SERIES OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 1999-2004
PLANNING PERIOD
The City adopted the Housing Element update of the General Plan for the 1999-2004
planning period in compliance with California Government Code Section 65585.1, self-
certifying its compliance with state law on December 19, 2001. The City is now
interested in submitting its Housing Element for review by the State Department of
Housing and Community Development and obtaining their certification of compliance
with state law, since certain state funding programs require state certification of the
Element. Staff submitted the City's Element for review and, in response to the comments
received, staff is proposing amendments to the Element. (Director of Community
Development)
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 hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she
then closed the public heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2002-179, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-179, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHLrLA VISTA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR
THE 1999-2004 PLANNING PERIOD
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
14. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF
EASTERN CHULA VISTA DEVELOPMENT AND TRAFFIC ISSUES
This is a status report on the comprehensive traffic capacity enhancement package, which
was outlined to the Council on May 31, 2001. The objective of the three-part program is
to address ongoing transportation issues in the City prior to the construction of State
Route 125. The focus is to reduce traffic congestion and meet the City's traffic threshold
standard, while accommodating needed economic growth and development. (Assistant
City Manager Krempl, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning and Building)
Deputy City Manager Krempl acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the City staff members,
private developers, and consultants who have been involved with the project to date.
Senior Civil Engineer Rivera presented an update on the following six traffic enhancement
projects located east of Interstate 805 (I-805): Olympic Parkway Phasing; Phase II of Olympic
Parkway, from Heritage Road to East Palomar Street; the south-side widening of East H StreeUI-
805; the East H Street/Hidden Vista Drive widening project; the Telegraph Canyon Road/I-805
widening project; and the evaluation of geometric constraints and interchange spacing
requirements at 1-805/East Palomar Street.
Growth Management Coordinator Forster presented an overview of the Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Program, a means of effectively increasing capacity by taking vehicles off
the road to eliminate vehicle trips or to shift demand to off-peak periods. Mr. Forster discussed
the key survey findings and analysis and possible TDM programs.
Mayor Horton suggested that staff work with some of the larger employers of local residents to
develop a program whereby riders may be able to adjust working hours or telecommute as a
means of reducing vehicle trips.
Deputy Mayor Padilla stated that he would like to see future discussion on ways to explore plans
and financing of basic infrastructure to absorb the rate of growth within the City. He also spoke
regarding the location of bus stops near shopping centers, suggesting that bus stops be situated
within shopping centers to reduce the number of pedestrians crossing busy streets and to alleviate
the accumulation of abandoned shopping carts at the bus stops.
Councilmember Rindone commended the proactive efforts of City staff on the traffic
enhancements and also the developers for their financial support. He suggested that a ribbon
cutting ceremony be conducted upon completion of the two H Street projects and the Telegraph
Canyon Road project.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to accept the report and to direct staff to continue
to analyze the high priority transportation improvements; complete the
construction of Olympic Parkway; develop enhanced transit service; implement
appropriate transportation demand management measures; and continue to
monitor the traffic volumes and levels of service on the critical transportation
segments of roadway. The motion carded 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DECISION
TO EXTEND UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2002, 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
COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2002 (CONTINUED FROM MAY 14, 2002)
In 1993, Pacific Waste Services began to collect green waste from Chula Vista generators
as part of the City's recycling program. At that time, Laidlaw contracted directly with
Organic Recycling West (ORW) 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 since they acquired the
City's solid waste and recycling franchise agreement. On April 23, 2002, Council
directed staff to work with Organic Recycling West and Pacific Waste Services to clarify
and address the issues regarding the City's diversion of green waste and return to
Council. On May 14, 2002, Council directed staff to attempt to negotiate a six-month
extension to the ORW agreement that allowed ORW a transition period, but that
mitigated City liability. Staff met with both companies to identify issues and develop
alternatives that could potentially meet everyone's needs. (Special Operations Manager)
Fred Alexander, representing Organic Recycling West, thanked staff and the Council for
providing ORW with a contract extension.
Jerry Schnitzius, representing Pacific Waste Services, thanked staff for working with Pacific
Waste Services and ORW to reach an amicable agreement.
Jerry Ohm spoke in opposition to the use of green waste for the substitution of soil to cover solid
waste in landfills. He believed that the use of green waste in lieu of soil was irresponsible,
explaining that green waste is a recyclable and useable material of considerable value to
landscapers. He added that green organic matter deposited in landfills produces methane gas,
which makes the land unsafe for future use.
Mr. Meacham responded that the two landfills operated by Pacific Waste Services include
methane gas recovery systems.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2002-180, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-180, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DECISION TO EXTEND
UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2002, 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 COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2002
The motion carded 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the workshop with the Growth Management
Oversight and Planning Commissions scheduled for May 30, 2002, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council
conference room.
17. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton congratulated County Supervisor Greg Cox, who assisted with the dedication of
the new offices of the County Recorder/Tax Collector/Assessor. She added that the facility's
community room is named after Supervisor Cox and is available for use by the City and Chula
Vista residents.
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Padilla congratulated the County on the opening of the new offices, which are
located on the comer of Third Avenue and I Street in Chula Vista.
Councilmember Salas announced the birth of her third grandchild, Marisa, bom May 24, 2002,
weighing five pounds and four ounces.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on May
30, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council conference room, and thence to the Regular Meeting of
June 4, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk
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