HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/07/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 9, 2002 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05
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 City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· INTRODUCTION BY LOUIE VIGNAPIANO, DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT AND
INFORMATION SERVICES, OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH - DEREK
HATH, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST AND JOHN GERSTENBERG,
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Director of Management and Information Services Vignapiano introduced the department's
employees of the month, Derek Hath and John Gerstenberg; and Mayor Horton presented them
with proclamations.
· PRESENTATION BY TOM SCOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO
HOUSING FEDERATION, OF THE 2002 OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SUPPORTER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Scott presented the 2002 Outstanding Local Government Supporter award to the City for its
outstanding achievement in affordable housing and community development.
· PRESENTATION BY RICHARD MCGAFFIGAN - SOUTH BAY HIGH INTENSITY
PREVENTION ZONE, DAVID SWIFT - HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS/COORS
AMPHITHEATER, AND JIM ZOLL - CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT,
CONCERNING UNDER-AGED DRINKING, AND DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE, ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDANCE AT COORS AMPHITHEATER
CONCERTS
Richard McGaffigan, representing the Institute for Public Strategies, discussed the creation of a
partnership between the community, businesses, law enforcement, and government to
innovatively and proactively prevent alcohol-related problems. David Swift, representing the
House of Blues, discussed the actions taken to implement alcohol-related policies that include:
signage; trash decals for sober driving; alcohol awareness logos on concert flyers; and video
messaging. Assistant Chief of Police Zoll informed the Council that uniformed officers are
present at all concerts and offer alcohol- related education to the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 18)
Regarding Item #13, Councilmember Rindone asked why the salary increase was not included in
the City's budget cycle. City Manager Rowlands responded that the issue did not arise until the
end of June, after the budget was completed. Regarding Item #14, Councilmember Rindone
asked why the position was not included in the citywide classification study. Human Resources
Director Emerson replied that there is a significant need to deal with the issue immediately,
rather that waiting a year or two until the end of the study.
Councilmember Rindone asked to remove Item #17 for discussion.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 11, June 12, and June 18, 2002.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of resignation from David Smith, member of dae Mobilehome Rent Review
Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post
immediately in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
3 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-224, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIViNG NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FILLiNG THE SEAT OF MAYOR, AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA CHARTER AND THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-225, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECT1VE OFFICE PERTAINiNG TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD iN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-226, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUESTiNG THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002
The purpose of the November 5, 2002 Special Municipal Election is to select a Mayor for
a full term consisting of four years, commencing December 2002. In order to conduct the
election, it is necessary to give notice in accordance with election law; to adopt
regulations for candidates running in the election; and to request election services from
the Registrar of Voters. (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-227, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS,
APPROVING THE FOUR-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, REMY, THOMAS AND MOOSE, LLP (CONSULTANT), MCMILLIN OTAY
RANCH, LLC, AND OTAY PROJECT, L.P. (APPLICANT), AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAiD AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-228, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAWING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS,
APPROVING A FOUR-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
LINDA BARTZ AND ASSOCIATES (CONSULTANT), MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH,
LLC, AND OTAY PROJECT L.P. (APPLICANT), AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAiD AGREEMENT
The applicants, McMillin Otay Ranch and Otay Project, L.P., as developers of Otay
Ranch Village One, Village One West, Village Five, and Village Six, have agreed to
enter into agreements whereby the developers fund contracts to retain the firms of Remy,
Thomas and Moose to provide legal services related to land use issues; and Linda Bartz
and Associates to provide legal services related to eminent domain and condemnation
actions. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. ORDiNANCE NO. 2861, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 25-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SILVERADO
DRiVE, BETWEEN CLUBHOUSE DRIVE AND SOUTH GREENSVIEW DRIVE,
AND ADDING THIS ROADWAY SEGMENT TO SCHEDULE X OF A REGISTER
MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENG1NEER
Based on the provisions of Division 11, Chapter 7, Article 1 and Division 17, Chapter 3,
Article 1 of the California Vehicle Code, and pursuant to authority under Chula Vista
Municipal Code Section 10.48.020, titled "Established Speed Limits In Certain Zones,"
the City Engineer has determined that, in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and
for the promotion of public safety, the speed limit on Silverado Drive, between
Clubhouse Drive and South Greensview Drive, be established at 25 miles per hour. This
speed limit will be added to Schedule X of the register maintained in the office of the
City Engineer. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-229, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $752,120 FROM THE AVAILABLE
BALANCE IN THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND,
FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER LA MEDIA ROAD, SOUTH OF EAST
PALOMAR
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On May 14, 2002, the Council approved an agreement with McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC
to construct the pedestrian bridge over La Media Road, south of East Palomar Street.
The bridge has already been constructed and is now accessible for pedestrian use. This
appropriation is based on the un-audited total construction cost of $716,305, plus a five
percent contingency, for a total of $752,120. The City will remit to McMillan Otay
Ranch, LLC an amount equal to seventy-five percent of the tm-audited total upon
approval of this appropriation and will remit the remaining twenty-five percent once the
final project cost audit has been completed. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-230, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN
PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILLIN-OTAY
RANCH-VILLAGE SIX)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-231, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILLIN-OTAY RANCH -
VILLAGE SIX) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN
TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
FACILITIES
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-232, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
A REPORT FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2
(MCMILLIN-OTAY RANCH -VILLAGE SIX)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-233, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS
SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OR
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILLIN-OTAY RANCH -VILLAGE SIX)
McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC has requested the City to initiate proceedings to form a
Community Facilities District No. 2001-2 for the acquisition or construction of public
facilities serving its properties in Village Six. Adoption of the resolutions declares the
intention of the City Council to establish such a Community Facilities District, authorizes
the levy of special taxes within the district, and authorizes the issuance of bonds for the
district secured by such special taxes, adopts a boundary map, describes the facilities
authorized to be financed by the district, requests the Director of Public Works to direct
the special tax consultant to prepare the Special Tax Report, and sets the public heating
for the Community Facilities District for August 13, 2002. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-234, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MCGILL MARTIN SELF, INC., FOR PROJECT
MANAGEMENT, PLAN REVIEW, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
The City entered into an agreement with McGill Martin Self, Inc. in May 1999 to manage
the Olympic Parkway project and related facilities. Two amendments previously
approved by the Council increased the scope of work and the compensation. This third
amendment extends the completion of services date to March 2003, with no additional
compensation. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-235, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BOUNDARY LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
BETWEEN A RESIDENCE AND CITY-OWNED OPEN SPACE PROPERTY AT 1701
HORSESHOE COURT, IN THE BONITA LONG CANYON DEVELOPMENT,
WAIVING THE GRADING DEVIATION POLICY NO. 460-02, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT DEEDS FOR THE BOUNDARY
ADJUSTMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
The property owners at 1701 Horseshoe Court have requested a boundary lot line
adjustment for the purpose of adjusting their legal property botmdary to the original
graded and fenced limits provided by the developer. The proposed boundary adjustment
is between residential Lot 180 and City-dedicated open space Lots G and H (Open Space
District #14) of Bonita Long Canyon Unit No. 3, Map No. 11602. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-236, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING BIDS FOR THE CONNOLEY PARK
RENOVATION (PR-215), FEASTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (PR-
222), AND TIFFANY, LOS NII~IOS, VALLE LINDO AND LANCERLOT PARKS
PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (PR-225/PR-228) PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO RE-
ADVERTISE AND BID THE PROJECTS
On April 17, 2002, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for these projects.
The general scope of the projects consists of adding new play equipment, play surfacing,
drainage improvements, irrigation, landscaping, traffic control and other miscellaneous
items of work as shown on the plans. (Director of Public Works)
Staffreeommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-237, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DELEGATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF F1NANCE THE
POWER TO iNITIATE APPROPRIATE COLLECTION ACTIONS AGAiNST
DELiNQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 94-1
(EASTLAKE GREENS II), INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO ORDER FORECLOSURE
ACTIONS
Assessment District 94-1 (EastLake Greens II) requires the City Council to initiate
collection proceedings, including foreclosure, against those property owners who are
delinquent in paying the special assessment. Adoption of the resolution delegates that
authority to the Director of Finance, thereby making District 94-1 consistent with other
assessment districts in the City. (Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-238, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE
HUMANITIES' READiNG THE GRAPES OF WRATH GRANT AWARDED TO THE
CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY, APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED FUNDS
OF $1,000, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT BUDGET
The Chula Vista Public Library applied to the California Council for the Humanities for
$1,000 in grant funds to present a "Reading the Grapes of Wrath" film and discussion
series for the Chula Vista community in Fall 2002. The library received notification
recently of the grant award. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-239, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET TO
iNCREASE THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
CLASSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES MANAGER TO AN ANNUAL
E-STEP SALARY OF $88,958
An increase in the salary range is recommended to maintain equity with comparable mid-
management classifications. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-240, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET BY
RECLASSIFYiNG ONE LIBRARIAN II TO LIBRARIAN III
Adoption of the resolution amends the Fiscal Year 2003 budget by approving the
reclassification of a Librarian II to Librarian III, as a result of increases in the level and
complexity of duties and responsibilities currently assigned. (Director of Human
Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-241, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE MILITARY LEAVE
POLICY APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 9, 2001 FOR ALL CLASSIFIED
AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002
On September 14, 2001, President Bush signed an order authorizing the military to call
up 50,000 military reservists in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. As a result, the City
Council approved a temporary Military Leave Policy to insure that City employees who
are called to active duty maintain their current level of pay and benefits. (Director of
Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-242, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND MARSH RISK & INSURANCE SERVICES, FOR BENEFIT BROKER AND
CONSULTING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
With the rapidly changing area of employee benefits, it is of increasing importance that
the City employ the services of the most innovative and proactive firm to assist the City
in "state-of-the-art" plan design changes, alternative funding arrangements, and long-term
cost control. Six proposals were received and evaluated. Based on this evaluation,
Marsh Risk & Insurance Services is recommended for broker/consultant services for the
City's various employee benefit programs. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
18 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-244, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR THE iNCLUSION IN
PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07M (EASTLAKE III -
WOODS, VISTAS AND LAND SWAP PARCEL)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-245, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07M (EASTLAKE III WOODS,
VISTAS AND LAND SWAP PARCEL), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE CERTAIN SERVICES
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-246, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
C1TY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT REPORT FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07M (EASTLAKE III - WOODS, VISTAS AND LAND
SWAP PARCEL)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Eastlake has requested that the City conduct proceedings to consider the approval of the
formation of Community Facilities District No. 07M (CFD 07M). This district will fund
the perpetual operation and maintenance of slopes, medians and parkways and storm
water treatment facilities associated with Eastlake III - Woods and Vistas and Land Swap
Parcel (south parcel only). Adoption of the resolutions initiates the formal proceedings to
consider the establishment ofCFD 07M. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items #1 through #16 and #18, headings, read, texts waived.
The motion carded 5-0.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-243, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF COMMITTEES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, APPROVING A
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A STEERING COMMITTEE AND
THREE SUBCOMMITTEES, AND MAK1NG PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
MEMBERSHIP THERETO AND OPERATION THEREOF
As part of its actions on the General Plan Update public outreach and participation
program, on April 9, 2002, the Council approved a draft approach for the use of
committees to help guide the process and assist in preparation of the plan. The General
Plan Management Team has since prepared a specific proposal for Council action
consisting of a Steering Committee and three Subcommittees covering Economic
Development, Environment and Open Space, and Infrastructure and Services. The
proposed committees incorporate representation from key community stakeholder
interests, select City boards and commissions, and residents. (Director of Planning and
Building)
Councilmember Rindone suggested that committee vacancies be well publicized and that people
be encouraged to participate. Councilmember Salas supported Councilmember Rindone's
suggestions and added that more at-large members need to be included.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2002-243, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Petra Barajas asked for the endorsements of President and Mrs. Bush in her campaign for Mayor
in the November 5, 2002 election.
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OTHER BUS1NESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced a meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board
on Thursday, July 11, 2002, with all parties meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the 12th and Imperial
Transfer Station in San Ysidro. He distributed a meeting schedule to Councilmembers, stating
that the purpose of the meeting is to discuss future mass transit options in the South Bay and to
tour potential routes.
20. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Consideration of designation of a voting delegate and alternate for the annual
League of California Cities conference to be held in Long Beach, California,
October 2 through October 5, 2002.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to designate Councilmember Davis as voting delegate for
the annual League conference. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
B. Ratification of appointment to the Design Review Commission - Peter Morion.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Peter Morlon. Deputy Mayor
Padilla seconded the motion, and it camed 5-0.
C. Ratification of reappointments to the .following boards, committees and
commissions:
· Commission on Aging: Helen Made Stokes, John Acosta
· Board of Appeals and Advisors: James Monaghan
· Charter Review Commission: Harriet Acton
· Child Care Commission: Doralee Radichel
· Cultural Arts Commission: Robert McGlade, Carmen Quintana, Walter Tubbs
· Design Review Committee: Cheryl Mestler
· Economic Development Commission: Ramin Moshiri, Carl Nelson, William
Tunstall, Christopher Lewis, Charles Moore
· Board of Ethics: Ricardo Gibert
· Housing Advisory Commission: Gregory Alabado
· Human Relations Commission: Anthony Jemison, Virgil Pifia
· International Friendship Commission: Michie Crockett, Oscar Garcia
· Board of Library Trustees: Eduardo Valerio, George Hartman, Sandra Pasqua
· Mobilehome Rent Review Commission: Mark Marchand
· Parks and Recreation Commission: Lauren Weidner
· Resource Conservation Commission: Douglas Reid, Pamela Bensoussan
· Safety Commission: Carol Gove, Robert White
· Town Centre Project Area Committee: Lisa Moctezuma, Penny Rossi
· Veteran's Advisory Commission: Robert White, William Poindexter
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved consider the appointment of Mark Marchand to the
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission at a future meeting and to ratify the re-
appointments of the remaining, above-mentioned Commissioners.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
D. Discussion of establishing a community task force to address the number of
students being accommodated at Chula Vista schools.
Mayor Horton spoke in response to community concerns regarding the overcrowding at
EastLake High School and proposed a task force comprised of representatives from the
Sweetwater High School District, the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and the City to:
(a) review the threshold standards for schools utilized by the City's Growth Management
Oversight Commission and recommend any changes; (b) examine the forecasting methodology
used in projecting the City's population and the number of anticipated students in each school;
(c) evaluate the effectiveness of joint City/schools planning processes and recommend ways to
improve those efforts; (d) examine the funding options for constructing schools and report on the
existing methodologies used by the elementary and high school districts; and, (e) evaluate a
means by which the City and school districts can cooperate and provide joint school/park
facilities to meet the needs of the community. She recommended a 15-member task force, with
five members each to be selected by each agency, and the appointment of John Moot as
chairperson representing the City of Chula Vista. She asked that each Councilmember also
appoint a representative by August l, 2002. Mayor Horton added that the proposal would
include staff support for the task force from each agency and the hiring of an outside firm to help
facilitate the task force's public meetings. Costs would be shared equally by all participating
agencies. She believed that the task force should meet on a monthly basis and report to each
agency on a quarterly basis. She stated that the anticipated length of term for the task force
would be from August 2002 through December 2003. Bruce Husson, representing the
Sweetwater Union High School District, spoke in support of Mayor Horton's proposal and stated
that he looked forward to participating in the program. Mayor Horton asked members of the
community to contact the Mayor and Council office, should they be interested in serving on the
task force.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the proposal as presented. Councilmember
Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis announced that the "Christmas in October" event has been scheduled for
October 26th, and the goal is to rehabilitate 10 homes this year. Applications may be obtained
from the Mayor and Council office.
Councilmember Rindone encouraged all Councilmembers to attend the MTDB meeting on
Thursday, July 11, 2002, and, since parking at the San Ysidro station is very limited, he
suggested that interested parties take the trolley to San Ysidro from the H Street Station.
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CLOSED SESSION
Closed session was cancelled, and the following item was not discussed:
22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
· One case
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July
11, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, and thence to the Regular Meeting of
July 16, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, AAE, City Clerk
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