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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2003/02/04MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 4, 2003 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Padilla declared a moment of silence in memory of the seven lives lost aboard the space shuttle Columbia, and for Pat Barnes, an advocate for many causes in Chula Vista, who passed away February 1, 2003. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · INTRODUCTION BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER PALMER OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, ZOE ABRAHAMS, CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN - SOUTH CHULA VISTA LIBRARY Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Zoe Abrahams. · PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER PALMER OF THE LIBRARY'S BOOK BUG Deputy City Manager Palmer presented pictures of the Library's new "Book Bug," a custom- decorated Volkswagen Beetle, which was contributed by South Bay Volkswagen for the City's use for one year to promote reading, education, literacy and community spirit. · PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA TO ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER POWELL OF A CERTIFICATE OF AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS FOR OUTSTANDING FINANCIAL REPORTING 2000-2001 AND A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING Mayor Padilla recognized the Finance Department for excellent services, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented the state and national awards to Assistant City Manager Powell. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · City Manager Rowlands introduced Bernard Smith, General Manager of Hastings, Australia, who is visiting Chula Vista to learn more about the City's growth management policies. CONSENT CALENDAR (Rems 1 through 4) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 21, 2003. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2896, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACT1NG AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08-1 (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) On January 14, 2003, the City held a public heating and approved resolutions to form and establish Community Facilities District 08-1 (CFD-08-I), and to declare the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness in CFD-08-I. A special election of eligible property owners was held for the purpose of voting on the formation of the CFD-08-I. Adoption of the resolution and ordinance continues the formal proceedings to establish the district and authorize the levy of special taxes within the district. (Director of Engineering) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 2897, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04, 19.20, 19.22, 19.24, AND 19.48; AND ADDING SECTION 19.58.022 TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEF1NE AND PROVIDE LOCAL PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY SECOND DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Adoption of the ordinance amends and adds the appropriate portions of the zoning ordinance to establish local standards for accessory second dwelling units in residential zones as mandated by State Government Code Section 65852.2. Without local standards, property owners would be able to construct these type units with only a building permit if they conform to the Government Code standards. Effective July 1, 2003, local agencies may not require any type of discretionary application. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-043 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) PER DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH RUDOLPH AND SLETTEN, INC., FOR THE SERVICES REQUIRED TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT FIRE STATION NO. 7, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LA MEDIA AND SANTA VENETIA 1N VILLAGE 2 OF OTAY RANCH, was adopted (5-0). Page 2 - Council Minutes 02/04/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Council previously approved a design-build agreement with Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. and capital improvement program project #PS-150, which involves the construction of a fully functional, 12,000 square-foot, four-bay fire station, including the facilities and site work required to provide fire service to the eastern territories of the City. The project is nearing the end of the design phase and is ready to start the construction phase in February. Adoption of the resolution sets the guaranteed maximum price for this project per the design-build agreement with Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. (Director of Building and Park Construction) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Laura Hunter, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, expressed concern with the process to select a consultant to plan the Port District's bayfront development project, stating that there needs to be a non-biased approach from the outset and a diverse public outreach program. She opposed the selection of Cartier-Johnson and MIG; supported the selection of Sasaki Associates; and asked the Council to carefully review the proposed consultants. Sunny Shy and Mary Jo Buettner spoke regarding the opening of the Life Options program at the Norman Park Senior Center and referred the audience to the program's website, www.lifeoptionssouthbay.com, for more information. ACTION ITEMS 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-044, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED PUBLIC COMMUNITY PARK SITE IN THE EASTLAKE TRAILS SUBDIVISION, "SALT CREEK PARK" Adoption of the resolution (1) approves a master plan for the development of the 24-acre public community park in EastLake Trails, and (2) names the park "Salt Creek Park." The plan includes a 20,000 square-foot recreation center. (Director of Building and Park Construction, Director of Public Works Operations, Director of Recreation) Kirk Carlson, consultant on the project, presented the preliminary park considerations; the community workshop process, findings and conclusions; and the conceptual landscape and park master plans. Councilmember Rindone asked staff to report back to the Council on how the gym flooring materials would be different from those used in existing Chula Vista gyms. ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Resolution No. 2003-044, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. Page 3 - Council Minutes 02/04/03 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 6. REPORT REGARDING EXISTING AND FUTURE TENNIS FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING Council received correspondence from the City's former contract tennis professional, expressing concerns about the current state of community-sponsored tennis in Chula Vista, and his interest in the construction of a public tournament-class tennis facility in the City. The report provides Council with information about existing and planned tennis facilities and programs. (Director of Recreation, Director of Building and Park Construction) Frank Chaboudy, community tennis advocate, provided a history of the City's tennis facilities and asked the Council to consider establishing an 8- to 10-court tournament tennis complex, including a parking area, restroom and lounge areas, and room for future expansion. He also mentioned that some current facilities have metered lighting for a fee, and that the meters at Sunbow have been vandalized and are in need of repair. Bruce Turner, Dean of Health and Physical Education at Southwestern College, presented a verbal and written report on the collaborative tennis program between the City and the college, and stated that the plan is to grow to meet the needs of the community. ACTION: Councilmember Salas moved to accept the report; Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carded 5-0. Councilmember McCann asked staff to (1) monitor the status of the former Bonita Tennis Club facility to see if it becomes available for purchase; and (2) work with the tennis proponents when considering plans for either new or redeveloped parks to see ifa tennis facility is feasible. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to direct staff to report to the Council on the parcel size, potential cost and any other considerations necessary to construct a quality tennis complex in the City. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-045, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING 1N ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILL1N OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX), AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, APPROVING THE FORM OF BOND INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS On August 13, 2002, the City Council authorized the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District No. 2001-2 and gave the approval to incur a bonded indebtedness secured by such special taxes. On August 27, 2002, City Council heard the election results, with one hundred percent of the votes cast in favor of forming the district, and authorized the issuance of bonds. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the issuance of special tax bonds of CFD No. 2001-2 in the amount of $13,000,000 and approves the form of certain documents related to the issuance of the bonds. (Director of Engineering) ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone offered Resolution No. 2003-045, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. Page 4 - Council Minutes 02/04/03 OTHER BUS1NESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Len Moore Skate Park at the Boys & Girls Club, 1301 Oleander Avenue, at 1:00 p.m. on February 8, 2003. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 10. COUNCiL COMMENTS Councilmembcr Salas expressed the need to ensure that the palm trees proposed for Friendship Park are not of a type subject to disease. Councilmember Davis invited the public to participate in the Regional Comprehensive Plan workshop to be held at Southwestern College at 6:00 p.m. on February 26, 2003. CLOSED SESSION 11. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: The Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course on Bonita Road and seven adjacent acres owned by the City. Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista (Sid Monis), American Golf Corporation (Brian Jackson). Under Negotiation: Price and terms of disposition and/or lease. ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel. 12. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: San Diego Gas & Electric Gas and Electricity Franchise (Pertaining to Public Rights of Way throughout the City of Chula Vista) Agency negotiators: David Rowlands, Sid Morris, Michael Meacham, Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, San Diego Gas & Electricity Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment ACTION: This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. Page 5 - Council Minutes 02/04/03 CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) · One Case ACTION: This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk Page 6 - Cotmcil Minutes 02/04/03