HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/01/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
January 7, 2003 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:09
p.m. ~n the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Councilmember McCann (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk
Bigelow
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to excuse Councilmember McCann's absence.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· INTRODUCTION BY BUCK MARTIN, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, OF THE
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, SANDY LUCERO, RECREATION SUPERVISOR II
Recreation Director Martin introduced Employee of the Month Sandy Lucero. Mayor Padilla
read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Ms. Lucero.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 10, 2002.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2891, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
8.24.180 UNDER CHAPTER 8.24, "SOLID WASTE AND LITTER" (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
The City has utilized property liens as an effective tool for enforcing the collection of
delinquent trash service accounts for the last eighteen months. This has allowed the City
to collect past-due charges via the owner's next property tax hill and also restricts transfer
or refinancing of the property until the debt is paid. In order for this effective practice to
continue, the County is requiring specific amendments pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal
Code Section 8.24.180, authorizing the imposition of liens and special assessments.
(Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2892, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 1 AND 5
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO 1NCLUDE VILLAGE 6
TO PAY FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS AS A CONDITION OF
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Adoption of the ordinance approves an updated pedestrian bridge ordinance and
development impact fee program that assures funding for the completion of four bridges
as the Otay Ranch villages are completed. The fee, payable at issuance of a building
permit, will increase from $545 to $783 per equivalent single-family dwelling unit.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-001, RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP (CBAG) METH STRIKE FORCE REGIONAL
COORDINATOR POSITION, RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF CBAG AUDIT
COORDINATOR, ADJUSTING THE SALARY FOR THE CBAG PROGRAM
ANALYST POSITION, ADJUSTING THE SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF CBAG
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUES
FROM CBAG
Adoption of the resolution approves the new position of CBAG Meth Strike Fome
Regional Coordinator, reclassifies the position of CBAG Audit Coordinator to CBAG
Budget Manager, adjusts the salary for the CBAG Program Analyst position, and adjusts
the salary for the position ofCBAG Deputy Director. (Chief of Police)
Staff reconunendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-002, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $48,705 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL'S GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM,
FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING $43,205 FOR
OVERTIME COSTS AND $5,500 FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control recently awarded the Police Department
a grant of $48,705 through the Grant Assistance Program. The fimding is being provided
by the California Office of Traffic Safety. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $4,011.44 FROM THE JOINT TERRORISM
TASK FORCE'S REGIONAL iNFORMATION SHAR1NG INITIATIVE AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 BUDGET
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The Chula Vista Police Department was awarded $4,011.44 to help offset the cost of
participating in the Joint Terrorism Task Force's Regional Information Sharing Initiative.
The Department will participate in the development and evaluation ora database that will
be shared by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to improve the sharing of
intelligence related to terrorism investigations. Funds will be used to pay for the
anticipated overtime to participate in this project. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-004, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO
UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE AND FIRE
SERVICES
This second amendment to the agreement reflects mutual agreement between the City and
the San Diego Unified Port District on the cost calculation methodology, it updates the
reimbursement amounts owed to the City for services provided during Fiscal Year 2001
and Fiscal Year 2002, and it extends the term of the original agreement through June 30,
2003. (Police Chief and Fire Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8 A. REPORT REGARDiNG THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE, PARK ACQUISITION
AND DEVELOPMENT FEE, AND TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-005, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKiNG FINDiNGS THAT THE UNEXPENDED FUNDS
iN THE PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT (PAD) FEE FUND ARE STILL
NEEDED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES FOR WHICH THE FEES
WERE COLLECTED
State law requires local agencies assessing development impact fees and capacity charges
to make available specified financial data to the public each fiscal year. The report is
available in the Office of the City Clerk for public review, which satisfies that
requirement. (Assistant City Manager Powell, Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve stafffs recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rodney Garcia, representing the South Bay Family YMCA, Chula Vista Youth Coalition, and
Chula Vista Coordinating Council, spoke regarding public policy work by local teens regarding
alcohol and drugs. He stated that students have learned how to nm their own mock government
through a program known as "Youth in Government." He also reported that a meeting would be
held on January 8, 2003, at the YMCA Teen Center at 5:30 p.m., to discuss the re-establishment
of the Chula Vista Youth Advisory Commission, emphasizing the importance of youth
involvement in Chula Vista's governmental process. He stated that a final proposal would be
presented to the Council at its meeting of March 11, 2003. Mayor Padilla asked staff to schedule
the matter for discussion on a future agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE TYPES OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORIZED TO BE FiNANCED BY COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILLiN - OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE SIX)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to
speak.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to continue the hearing to January 14, 2003, at the request
of staff. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO TWO CHAPTERS OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATiNG TO UPDATES iN THE PARKS ACQUISITION
AND DEVELOPMENT FEES AND THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
On December I0, 2002, Council approved Urgency Ordinances No. 2886-B and 2887-B,
which are effective for thirty days only. Urgency Ordinance No. 2886-B amended
Chapter 17.10 of the Municipal Code that contributes to an increase in the in-lieu fees for
park development and land acquisition. Urgency Ordinance No. 2887-B amended
Chapter 3.50 of the Municipal Code, adding a new recreation component to the Public
Facilities DIF, updating the impact fee structure and increasing the fee. Ordinances 2886
and 2887 were adopted on second reading by the Council on November 19, 2002 and will
become effective 60 days thereafter. Adoption of proposed Urgency Ordinances 2886-C
and 2887-C enables the City to continue to collect the updated fees during the 60-day
waiting period before Ordinances 2886 and 2887 become effective. (Director of l~udget
and Analysis)
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Mayor Padilla opened the public heating. With no members of the public wishing to speak, he
then closed the heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Urgency Ordinance Nos. 2886-C and 2887-C,
headings read, texts waived:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2886-C, URGENCY ORDiNANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER
17.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
UPDATES IN THE PARKS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT (PAD)
FEES TO PAY FOR PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND VARIOUS PARK
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S GENERAL PLAN
AREA BOUNDARY
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2887-C, URGENCY ORDiNANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER
3.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UPDATES
1N 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 camed 4-0.
ACTION ITEMS
11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTiNG A BOUNDARY
MAP OF THE TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 07-1 (BROOKFIELD SHEA OTAY - VILLAGE ELEVEN);
DECLARING iNTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 07-1; ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR
PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-1; AND DECLARING
iNTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-1
(BROOKFIELD SHEA OTAY - VILLAGE ELEVEN) TO BE SECURED BY
SPECIAL TAXES LEVIED WITHiN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
07-1 TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAiN
FACILITIES
Brookfield Shea Otay, LLC has requested that the City initiate proceedings to form
Community Facilities District No. 07-1 (Brookfield Shea Otay - Village Eleven;CFD-07-
I) for the purpose of financing the acquisition or construction of public facilities serving
their properties within Brookfield Shea ownership. Adoption of the resolutions approves
a boundary map of CFD-07-I; declares the intent of the City Council to form CFD-07-I
and to designate the improvements therein, describes the improvements authorized to be
financed by CFD-07-I, declares the intention of the City Council to authorize the levy of
special taxes pursuant to the rate and method of apportionment of such special taxes to
finance such improvements, declares the intention of the City Council to authorize CFD-
07-I to incur a bonded indebtedness, directs the special tax consultant to prepare the
special tax report and sets the public heating for this Commtmity Facilities District for
February 18, 2003. (Director of Public Works)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution Nos. 2003-006, 2003-007, 2003-008,
and 2003-009, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-006, 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. 07-1
(BROOKFIELD SHEA OTAY - VILLAGE ELEVEN)
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-007, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-I
(BROOKFIELD SHEA OTAY - VILLAGE ELEVEN) AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION
OR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-008, 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. 07-I (BROOKFIELD SHEA OTAY - VILLAGE
ELEVEN)
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-009, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE
BONDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-1 (BROOKFIELD
SHEA OTAY - VILLAGE ELEVEN) TO BE SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES
LEVIED WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OR
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES
The motion carded 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced the following upcoming workshops and Council Meeting
cancellations:
January 22, 2003: Midbayfront project workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at
the Norman Park Senior Center.
February 25, 2003: Joint Port/City Council meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
to select a consultant for the Port's bayfront property. The Regular Meeting of
the Council on February 25, 2003 was cancelled.
March 11, 2003: The Regular Meeting of the Council was cancelled, since
Councilmembers will be away on business in Washington D.C.
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13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Padilla wished his colleagues, staff, and the community a happy and prosperous new
year.
Mayor Padilla spoke with reference to the upcoming Mid-bayfront workshop on January 1 l,
2003, encouraging Chula Vista citizens to attend the meeting to leam about the project and offer
their thoughts on the future of their bayfront.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas congratulated the City's Public Works crews on an excellent clean-up
during the recent wind storm.
Deputy Mayor Rindone requested staff to prepare a proclamation for the 12 Chinese exchange
teachers who will be visiting the City, and to schedule presentation of the proclamation for the
Council Meeting of January 28, 2003.
Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that on April 23, 2003, he made a formal request to the City
Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance banning the issuance of new alcoholic beverage licenses
within 1,000 feet of public schools, and he requested that staff provide an update on his request.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:34 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on
Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Norman Park Senior Center, located at 270 F
Street, and thence to the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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