HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/04/08 M1NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 8, 2003 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:15
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
· OATHS OF OFFICE:
John Wines - Housing Advisory Commission
Joseph Sims - Human Relations Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths to the new Commissioners, and Deputy Mayor
Rindone presented them with certificates of appointment.
· PRESENTATION BY SUPERVISOR GREG COX TO COMMEMORATE THE
PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC BELL FROM CHULA VISTA'S FIRST
SCHOOL HOUSE
Supervisor Cox provided the background of the historic bell, and Mayor Padilla presented him
with a plaque in recognition of his efforts to preserve the bell for the community.
· PRESENTATION BY BROOKE PETERSEN, PROJECT MANAGER OF SAN DIEGO
REGIONAL ENERGY OFFICE REGARDING A JOINT EFFORT TO PLANT 5,000
SHADE TREES 1N THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MS. Petersen presented details of the program, which will provide 8,000 trees to Chula Vista
residents on a first-come, first-served basis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 10)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 25, March 28, and March 29, 2003.
Staffrecommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. 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 (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
Adoption of the ordinance approves an amendment to the 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)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
3. 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC submitted an application requesting approval of a Sectional
Planning Area Plan and Planned Community District regulations for Planning Area 12 -
Freeway Commercial in the Otay Ranch. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 2904, 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 (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Members of the Chula Vista Coordinating Council and the South Bay Family YMCA
have recommended that the Council re-establish the Youth Advisory Commission. This
commission will make recommendations and advise Council on issues affecting 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
Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
5. MEMORANDUM FROM THE BOARD OF ETHICS REGARDiNG REVISIONS TO
THE CODE OF ETHICS
One of the codified responsibilities of the Board of Ethics is to review and recommend
revisions to the Code of Ethics to ensure its effectiveness and pertinence. Upon review,
the Board has identified certain segments that could warrant revision.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the memorandum and refer the matter to staff for
review.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-135, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE BALANCE OF
THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND IN THE AMOUNT
OF $70,000, TO COVER THE UNFORESEEN SUPPORT STAFF TIME EXPENSES
AND EXTRA WORK 1N THE FIELD DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREET
WIDENING AT EAST H STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EAST AND WEST OF 1-805
NORTHBOUND RAMPS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (PROJECT STM-340)
(4/5TH$ VOTE REQUIRED)
Sealed bids were received for this project on August 21, 2002. The work to be done
consists of street widening on the south side of East H Street, east and west of the 1-805
northbound ramps, related traffic signal work, and replacing asphalt concrete
improvements in the center raised island median with decorative stamped concrete. The
amount of the contract as bid was $206,155.12. As a result of unforeseen support staff
costs and construction field changes, an additional $70,000 is needed to complete the
contract and pay the contractor. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-136, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE MAIN STREET EAST MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II
IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (PROJECT LD-107)
Sealed bids were received for this project on March 5, 2003. The work to be done
involves the landscape median improvements on Main Street, east of Nirvana Avenue.
The work includes all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, mobilization,
traffic control, removal and disposal of existing improvements, protection and restoration
of existing improvements. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and award the contract to A.B.
Hashmi in the amount of $141,590.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-137, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $50,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA
BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP (CBAG) FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO VEHICLES
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Adoption of the resolution approves acceptance of $50,000 for the purchase of two
vehicles to support operations of the southwest border high-intensity drug trafficking
area. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-138, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT 1N THE
AMOUNT OF $30,950 WITH CHULA VISTA ELECTRIC COMPANY TO INSTALL
A 600-AMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE AT JOHN LIPPITT PUBLIC
WORKS CENTER FOR THE CITY'S ELECTROLYZER, A FAST-FILL, PORTABLE
HYDROGEN GENERATING FUEL STATION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The City's electrolyzer, a fast-fill portable hydrogen generating fuel station was delivered
by Stuart Energy to the John Lippitt Public Works Yard. Installation of the electrolyzer
will require an upgrade to the electrical system at the yard. The upgrade entails the
addition of a 600-amp electrical panel to accommodate electrical requirements for the
electrolyzer. Adoption of the resolution awards the contract for the electrical system
upgrade to Chula Vista Electric for $30,950. (Special Operations Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-139, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE AGREEMENT FOR USED OIL
RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT NO. UBG7-01-6055 FROM THE CALIFORNIA
iNTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ADMINISTERING THE GRANT, AND APPROPRIATING $89,607 TO iMPLEMENT
THE GRANT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Califomia Used Oil Enhancement Act requires the collection of four cents for every
quart of lubricating oil sold, transferred and imported into California from oil
manufacturers. Chula Vista consumers pay four cents per quart into the fund when they
purchase oil. The act mandates the California Integrated Waste Management Board's use
a portion of the funds to provide block grants to local governments for used oil programs
that encourage used oil recycling. (Special Operations Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
With regard to Consent Calendar Item #5, Mayor Padilla commended the Commission for its
efforts.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve Staff's recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carded 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kenneth Walden commended Public Works employees Mike Capone and Pedro Martinez for
timely and caring assistance to his elderly neighbor when she had sewer line problems. He also
complimented the City for continuous support of its employees who were called to duty in Iraq.
Don Lake, representing Citizens for a Better Veterans Home, updated the Council on the status
of the closing of the Barstow Veterans Home.
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PUBLIC HEARiNGS
11. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GENERAL PLAN, EASTLAKE II AND III GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
AND EASTLAKE II AND III SECTIONAL PLANNiNG AREA PLANS iN ORDER
TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF A 4.4-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE
EAST SIDE OF THE FUTURE EASTLAKE PARKWAY, AND NORTH OF
OLYMPIC PARKWAY FROM PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC (PQ) AND COMMUNITY
PURPOSE FACILITY (CPF) TO MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MH)
The EastLake Company submitted applications to amend the City's General Plan,
EastLake II and III General Development Plans, Sectional Planning Area Plans, and
associated regulatory documents to convert 4.4 acres, located on the east side of future
EastLake Parkway and north of Olympic Parkway, from Public/Quasi-Public to Medium
High Density Residential. (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.
Mayor Padilla opened the public heating.
Associate Planner Steichen presented the proposed amendments.
Councilmember Salas asked staff to review, as part of the General Plan update process, the
public/quasi-public dedication requirements to see if they need to be increased to meet church
and other service organization needs in the community. Councilmember McCann asked that, as
part of the review, staff also study the future plans and space needs of service organizations.
There being no one from the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the heating.
ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Resolution No. 2003-140 for adoption and
Ordinance No. 2905 for first reading, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-140, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG AMENDMENTS TO THE
CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM, EASTLAKE II
AND III GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND EASTLAKE II AND III
SECTIONAL PLANNiNG AREA PLANS, AND ASSOCIATED
REGULATORY DOCUMENTS
ORDiNANCE NO. 2905, ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS LAND
USE DISTRICT MAP
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARiNGS (Continued)
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO
DIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 62.64 ACRES INTO FOUR SUPER-LOTS AND TWO
OPEN SPACE LOTS (APPLICANT: THE EASTLAKE COMPANY)
Adoption of the resolution approves subdivision of 62.64 acres into four super-lots and
two open space lots. The project is located at the northeast comer of EastLake Parkway
and Olympic Parkway, within the EastLake greens residential community. (Director of
Planning and Building)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Padilla opened the public heating.
Associate Planner Steichen presented the project details.
There being no one from the audience wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the heating.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2003-141, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-141, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING
CONDITIONS OF THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR EASTLAKE LANDSWAP,
CHULA VISTA TRACT 03-04
The motion carried 5-0.
13. CONSiDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (EIR 02-05) FOR THE BELLA LAGO PRECISE PLAN, REZONE AND
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP; AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAP
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE, ZONING 180 ACRES EAST OF THE FUTURE STATE ROUTE 125
FREEWAY AND NORTH OF PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD FROM PLANNED
COMMUNITY TO RESIDENTIAL ESTATES WITH A PRECISE PLAN
MODIFYING DISTRICT (PCZ 01-04); A PRECISE PLAN FOR 180 ACRES TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BELLA LAGO PRECISE PLAN (PCM 02-12); AND A
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO SUBDIVIDE 180 ACRES EAST OF THE
FUTURE STATE ROUTE 125 FREEWAY AND NORTH OF PROCTOR VALLEY
ROAD iNTO 140 SiNGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Bella Lago, LLC, submitted an application to change the zoning of 180 acres, east of the
future SR-125 and north of Proctor Valley Road, from Planned Community to
Residential Estate with a Precise Plan Modifying District; approval of a Precise Plan for
the project; and approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the 180 acres into
140 residential and four open space lots. In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, a final Environmental Impact Report has been prepared to
analyze the environmental impacts of the proposed rezone, Precise Plan, and Tentative
Subdivision Map. (Director of Plarming and Building)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing on Item 13A.
Associate Planner Power presented an overview of the Environmental Impact Report, and
Senior Planner Hemandez described the site location and project highlights.
Mayor Padilla asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. There was no response, and
he then closed the hearing on Item 13A.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2003-142, heading read, text
waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-142, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 02-05) FOR THE BELLA LAGO
PRECISE PLAN, REZONE, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT; AND ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Padilla opened the public heating on Items B and C.
Senior Planner Hernandez presented the proposed Land Use Plan and Tentative Subdivision
Map.
Councilmember Davis suggested that staff review the possible qualification of second units or
guest housing as affordable housing units.
Tim Wilson, project applicant, spoke in support of the proposed project.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution No. 2003-143 for adoption and
Ordinance No. 2906 for first reading, headings read, texts waived:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-143, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO BE
KNOWN AS BELLA LAGO AND A TENTATIVE SUBDiVISION MAP,
CHULA VISTA TRACT 00-03 TO SUBDIVIDE 180 ACRES EAST OF THE
FUTURE STATE ROUTE 125, NORTH OF PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD INTO
140 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 4 OPEN SPACE LOTS
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2906, AN ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING 180 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF THE
FUTURE STATE ROUTE 125 FREEWAY AND NORTH OF PROCTOR
VALLEY ROAD TO RESIDENTIAL ESTATES (RE) WITH A ("P")
MODIFYiNG DISTRICT DESIGNATOR
The motion carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced a Council/Growth Management Oversight Commission
meeting to be held on June 12, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
15. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis reported on statistics contained in SANDAG's draft Borders Committee
report and noted that she would distribute copies to the Council.
Councilmember McCann thanked the Mayor and Council for attending the Support our Troops
rally on Saturday.
Deputy Mayor Rindone noted that the rally was an excellent and well-attended event.
Councilmember Salas thanked community member Lee Zora for providing many of the
refreshments at the event. She also reported on attending the Junior Theatre VIP reception and
congratulated the Cultural Arts Commission on the event.
In response to Councilmember Salas' suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct
staff to explore the possibility of having a rose garden planted at Friendship Park, Memorial Park
or the Norman Park Center perhaps by participants in the Life Options Program or other
community volunteers.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed session was cancelled, and the following item was not discussed:
17. 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, and Glen
Googins
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, San Diego Gas & Electric
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:31 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjoumed the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April 9,
2003 at 3:30 p.m. at the Corporation Yard; thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April 11,
2003 at 4:00 p.m., thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on April 14, 2003; and thence to the
Regular Meeting of April 15, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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