HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2000/09/26 MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 8:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public
Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Salas, and Chair/Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembcrs Padilla
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City
Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 and 2)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 30, 1999 through September 12, 2000
Staff recommendation: The Agency approve the minutes.
2. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2000-337/AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1697, JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL PUBLIC BIDDING
PROCESS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES (ERA) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF A CHULA VISTA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEMENT OF THE UPDATED GENERAL PLAN; AND APPROPRIATING $121,025
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND
$40,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE OTAY VALLEY
ROAD PROJECT FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE
On May 12, 2000, Council approved a contract with Economics Research Associates
(ERA) to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDS) scope of work. The
scoping process has been completed, and it is now recommended that ERA be hired to
prepare the EDS. The development of the EDS will be coordinated with the City's
General Plan update and will ultimately include the preparation of an Economic
Development Element of the General Plan. (Community Development Director)
Staff Recommendation: Council/Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUPS 01-01 (PREVIOUS CASE PCC 00-59);
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO iNSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF 9 PANEL ANTENNAS
MOUNTED TO A 60-FOOT MONOPALM, AND A 300 SQUARE-FOOT
EQUIPMENT BUILDING
The proposed project is a request for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate an
unmanned cellular communications facility at 3554 Main Street, the site of the Otay
Recreation Center. The project consists of a fenced-off equipment area measuring
approximately 300 square feet and a 60-foot high monopalm supporting a GPS antenna
and nine panel antennas. The project is a Class I Categorical Exemption from
environmental review, minor alteration of an existing public facility, per the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Community Development Director)
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Associate Planner Blessent explained the proposed project, illustrating the monopalm antennas
from various viewpoints.
Chair/Mayor Horton recommended that the monthly fee paid to the City be designated for
expanded recreational programs at the Otay Recreation Center. She also asked that the City
Manager include the site in the next Council tour.
Chair Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
Michael Sloop, 9665 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 320, San Diego, representing Cox/Sprint,
supported the Planning Commission and staff recommendations.
There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the
hearing.
ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Davis offered Agency Resolution No. 1698, heading
read, text waived:
AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1698, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT 01-01 TO COX/SPRINT PCS TO
CONSTRUCT AN UNMANNED CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY AT 3554 MAIN STREET
The motion carded 4-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A PEAK LOAD POWER PLANT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3497
MAIN STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
The proposed peak load power plant is an electrical power generation plant designed to
meet local and regional electrical requirements, as well as provide for regional
transmission system and local distribution grid support. The main purpose of the plant is
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
to produce additional electrical power during periods of high demand and to function as
support for the regular power generation and distribution system. The applicant has
requested approval of a Special use Permit and design plans for the construction of a
plant, which involves the installation of electrical generating equipment on a 3.5-acre
property located south of Main Street and Albany Avenue, close to the Otay River
Valley. (Community Development Director)
Chair/Mayor Horton noted that the heating was continued from the meeting of September 12,
2000.
Senior Community Development Specialist Tapia explained the proposed project and provided
visuals of the proposed site.
Chair/Mayor Horton asked the visual impact of the 45-foot tower on Main Street. Mr. Tapia
responded that because of the downward grade of the terrain, the tower will not be seen.
Chair/Mayor Horton expressed concern regarding the decibel noise levels during daily operation
of the power plant. Community Development Director Salomone stated that the area is zoned for
industrial use, and the applicant has guaranteed that there would be no impact on outlying areas.
Chair/Mayor Horton asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
Dale Mesple, 100 Pine Street, San Francisco, California, representing the applicant, explained
that a 60-decibel noise level would be enforced because of the protected species in the Otay
Basin, and he did not anticipate late night operation of the plant.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Horton closed the heating.
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Horton offered Agency Resolutions Numbers 1699 and 1700,
headings read, texts waived:
a) AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1699, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTiNG MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-00-39 AND
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE SITING OF A PEAK LOAD POWER PLANT AT 3497 MAIN
STREET
b) AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1700, RESOLUTION OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PG&E
DISPERSED GENERATING COMPANY, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A PEAK LOAD POWER PLANT AT 3497 MAIN STREET WITHIN THE
SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The motion carried 4-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:53 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, AAE, CMC, City Clerk
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