HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/04/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 1, 2003 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:10
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 Moore, City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF RICK EMERSON OF THE EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH, SHERI HERRING, SENIOR OFFICE SPECIALIST, POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Emerson introduced Ms. Herring, City Employee of the Month and Police
Department Employee of the Year. Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor
Rindone presented it to Ms. Herring.
· PRESENTATION OF AN AWARD BY TONY ELMO, PRESIDENT OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION, TO BRAD REMP,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/BUILDING OFFICIAL, RECOGNIZING HIM AS THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR FOR 2002/2003
Mr. Elmo presented Mr. Remp with the prestigious Victor L. Taugher Building Official of the
Year Award by the California Building Officials for exhibiting unselfish dedication to the cause
of developing and enforcing reasonable building code regulations and exemplifying the highest
degree of professionalism and integrity in the performance of his duties.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 3)
1 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-128, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE SECTION 21362.2 (3% @ 50 FULL
FORMULA) FOR LOCAL POLICE MEMBERS
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2901, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO PROVIDE SECTION 21362.2 (3% @ 50 FULL FORMULA) FOR LOCAL
POLICE MEMBERS
The existing labor agreement with the Chula Vista Police Officers Association contains a
provision for the enhancement to their retirement benefits to provide the 3% @ 50 full
formula effective July 1, 2003. These actions are required to amend the City's contract
with CalPERS to provide the benefits. (Director of Haman Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the
resolution.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-129, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES AT THE
HOMELESS/TRANSITIONAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 17 AND 31 FOURTH
AVENUE; APPROPRIATING $140,000 FROM THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FOR SAID REPAIR, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, was adopted (5-0).
Casa Nueva Vida I and II is a homeless and transitional housing complex located at 17
and 31 Fourth Avenue. South Bay Community Services (SBCS) requested financial
assistance from the City for rehabilitation activities. Staff toured the facility to get a
visual estimate as to the condition of the property. The exterior of both buildings is in
need of repair, along with the interior units. Staff recommended providing assistance to
SBCS in the amount of $140,000. (Director of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-130, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE
BETWEEN F AND G STREETS FROM 7:30 A.M. UNTIL 10:00 A.M. ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2003, WAIVING THE PROHIBITION OF SIDEWALK
SALES, AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES TO THE DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CHULA
VISTA PET FEST, CHANGING THE DATE TO JUNE 28, 2003, was adopted (5-0).
On March 4, 2003, the Council approved a street closure for the Pet Fest on Saturday,
June 21, 2003. Subsequently, the Downtown Business Association learned of a
conflicting event in Memorial Bowl and asked to move the event one week later, to June
28, 2003. The resolution amends the street closure per the Downtown Business
Association's request. (Director of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
With regard to Consent Calendar Item #2, Councilmember Salas stated that the City needs
assurance that routine maintenance will be provided in the future to avoid additional, major
rehabilitation projects.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Helen Stokes commended Judy Atwood for her excellent organization of the CDBG process.
A1 Gore, Chair, Cultural Arts Commission, invited the Council to attend a VIP reception on
April 4, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Junior Theater building on Third Avenue, and then to be
present on center state during the Taste of the Arts event on Saturday, April 5th.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING PLANNING &
ADMINISTRATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, COMMUNITY PROJECTS;
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS
Each year, the City undertakes a process to solicit and approve programs and projects
eligible for federal funding. This item addresses the review of the annual Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
programs. The public hearing provides an opportunity for the public and Council to
make comments on how CDBG and HOME funds can be allocated to meet the City's
housing and community needs. (Director of Community Development)
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, and the following persons spoke in support of funding
requests for their programs:
Tina Williams, representing South Bay Family YMCA - Human Services Council
John Thelen, Regional Task Force on the Homeless
Mary Jo Buettner, Coordinating Council - Child & Youth Policy Advocate
Representative of Fair Housing Council of San Diego
Emerald Randolph, Boys & Girls Club of Chula Vista
Elva Amador, Luthern Social Services - Caring Neighbor Program
Kathie Lembo, South Bay Community Services - Community Development Program
Fran Sedlacek, Southwestern College - Contracting Opportunities Center
Sheila Salonius, South Bay Community Services - Teen Center
Tina Williams, Chula Vista Youth Services Network
Chris Boyd, Sharp HealthCare Foundation
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Ann Perry, South Bay Senior Collaborative
Christy Yoder, Lutheran Social Services - Emergency Assistance of Chula Vista
Kathie Lembo, Chula Vista Family Violence Collaborative
Donald Lynn, Thursdays Meal
Carmel Wilson and Pam Brunson, Therapeutic Services Collaborative
Representative of Dress for Success
Charles Wigel and Karen Harvell, INFORM Chula Vista Collaborative
Diane LiPera, Southwestern College - South County Career Center
Bob White, Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation
Mona De La Riva, Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team
There being no further members of the audience wishing to address the Council, Mayor Padilla
closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to accept the report and direct staff to return on or
about May 6, 2003, with the final funding recommendations. Deputy Mayor
Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) DISTRICT
REGULATIONS TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR PLANNING
AREA G FROM SF4 TO SF3 (PCM 03-20)
Adoption of the ordinance approves an amendment to the approved Planned Community
District Regulations of the San Miguel Ranch Sectional Planning Area, to change
Planning Area G from the SF4 Land Use District (minimum 4,500 square-foot lots) to the
SF3 Land Use District (minimum 5,000 square-foot lots). (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.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Zumwalt presented the proposed amendment.
There being no members of the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Ordinance 2902 for first reading, beading read, text
waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2902, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN
MIGUEL RANCH PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE FINAL SECOND TIER
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 02-04), SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA PLAN AND PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE
OTAY RANCH PLANNING AREA 12 - FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (PCM 99-08)
(CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2003)
McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC has submitted an application requesting approval of a
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and planned community district regulation for
planning area 12 - Freeway Commercial in the Otay Ranch. In accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act, a final second tier Environmental Impact Report
has been prepared to analyze the environmental impacts of the proposed SPA plan and
tentative map. The Freeway Commercial planning area is located in the northeastern
portion of the Otay Valley parcel south of Olympic Parkway, west of EastLake Parkway,
north of the future Birch Road, and east of the future State Route 125. (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.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
Principal Planner Rosaler and Associate Planner Power presented the final second tier
Environmental Impact Report and proposed project.
Dave Gatzke, representing McMillin, spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
There being no other members of the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public
hearing.
ACTION: Following Council discussion, Councilmember Davis moved to adopt Resolution
Nos. 2003-131 and 2003-132, and introduce Ordinance No. 2903, headings read,
texts waived, as amended to include the matrix (Exhibit 1) submitted to and
approved by the Planning Commission rather than the matrix submitted to the
Council:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-131, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING THE FINAL SECOND TIER
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 02-04) FOR THE OTAY
RANCH PLANNING AREA 12 FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA PLAN AND CONCEPTUAL TENTATIVE MAP;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-132, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PLANNING AREA 12
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN,
DESIGN PLAN, PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN, AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PLAN, WATER CONSERVATION PLAN, AND NON-
RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2903, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PLANNING AREA 12
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2.46 TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD
Members of the Chula Vista Coordinating Council and the South Bay Family YMCA -
have recommended that Council re-establish the Youth Advisory Commission. This
commission will make recommendations and advise Council on issues affect'rog young
people in the community. The Commission will also teach youth the power of
collaborative working relationships in City government. It is expected that this
commission will become a model for other cities in California. (Deputy City Manager
Palme0
Councilmember Salas asked the City Attorney to explore an alternative structure for the group to
avoid members having four-year terms; or to explore the possibility of placing a charter
amendment on the ballot at a regular election during the next four years to waive four-year terms
for this Commission.
Carla Sanchez urged the Council to reestablish the Youth Advisory Commission.
ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Ordinance No. 2904 for first reading, heading
read, text waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2904, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.46 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRUCTURING THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD
The motion carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced a Council workshop with Department Heads to be held on
April 9, 2003, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. at the Corporation Yard.
9. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission - John Wines
B. Ratification of appointment to the Human Relations Commission - Joseph Sims
C. Ratification of appointment to the Human Relations Commission - Anne Cordon
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the appointments in A, B and C above.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
D. Discussion of process for filling vacancy on the Port Commission
ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to schedule meetings at 4:00 p.m. on April 11
and April 14, 2003, to interview Port Commission and possibly Planning
Commission applicants. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
E. Direction to staff on the traffic-monitoring program.
Mayor Padilla commented that the City needed to take affirmative steps to protect the City's
interests in being able to provide infrastructure in a timely manner and to be careful that the City
is not growing too quickly. He then directed staff to bring back as soon as possible a number of
affirmative options for the City Council to squarely and firmly deal with the issue of protecting
the City's interests in providing infrastructure and the issue of ascertaining whether or not the
City is growing at too quick a pace.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
11. 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, Jr., Sid Morris, Michael Meacham, Glen
Googins
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, San Diego Gas & Electric
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
No action was taken by the Council on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT -
At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the Council to the Regular Meeting of April 8, 2003, at
6:00 p.m., thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April 9, 2003 at 3:30 p.m., thence to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting on April 11, 2003, at 4:00 p.m., and thence to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting on April 14, 2003, at 4:00 p.m.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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