HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/06/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 10, 2003 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:09
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, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION BY JACK COLBOURN, SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR IN THE AIR
DIVISION OF REGION 9 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,
OF A CLIMATE PROTECTION AWARD TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Deputy Mayor Rindone gave the presentation he presented in Washington D.C. regarding the
City's environmental achievements over the past 12 years and discussed the major goals of the
climate protection program.
Abbey Young, Executive Director of the International Consortium for Local Environmental
Initiatives, commended Councilmembers for their depth of commitment to environmental
protection. She stated that there are currently 142 cities and counties nationwide that are taking
the lead to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in the reduction of 10 million tons of
greenhouse gasses. Ms. Young also commended the City on its consistency in the CO2
emissions program.
Jack Colburn, Senior Policy Advisor with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, thanked
the Council and City residents for their commitment to environmental protection. He then
presented the climate protection award to Deputy Mayor Rindone.
Lupita Jimenez stated that since the City is a leader in reducing gas emissions, she would also
like to see the City become the leader in providing photovoltaic in both new and older homes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 12)
Councilmembers announced the following abstentions due to the proximity of their residences to
the respective assessment districts: Councilmember Salas, Item #5; Mayor Padilla, Item #6;
Councilmember Davis, Item #7; and Councilmember McCann, Item #8.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 22, May 27, May 29, and June 3, 2003.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-244, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF
ENGINEERING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR THE SALT
CREEK TRUNK SEWER, PHASE 1V (PROJECT SW-219
On October 8, 2002, the Council awarded a contract to Don Kelly Construction, Inc. for
the construction of phase IV of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor. This phase of
work is within the environmentally sensitive Salt Creek corridor, south of Olympic
Parkway. As part of the construction contract, the contractor was required to obtain a
groundwater dewatering permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB). The contractor obtained the permit, but, due to poor groundwater quality,
was required by the RWQCB to pre-treat the groundwater prior to discharging to the
surface of Salt Creek. In order to complete the sewer pipeline construction within the
timeframes specified by the project's environmental permits, and to avoid potentially
costly contract delays, it was necessary for the Director of Engineering to authorize the
contractor to proceed with pre-treatment. Adoption of the resolution ratifies the Director
of Engineering's actions and approves Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $88,463.75
for pre-treatment of groundwater prior to surface water discharge. (Director of
Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-245, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR THE
TELEGRAPH CANYON CREEK MITIGATION PLAN IN THE OTAY RIVER IN
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (PROJECT DR-118B) AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY
On September 26, 2000, the Council awarded a contract to Shiva Construction, Inc. for
this project. The work was substantially completed in April 2001. The contractor was
required to maintain plantings for a period of one year thereafter. However, due to
vandalism and high plant mortality in some areas, the contractor performed a second year
of maintenance. The City's resoume agency permits require a minimum maintenance
and establishment period of five years. Proposed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of
$46,180, extends the contract with Shiva Construction, Inc. to cover the remaining three-
year maintenance and establishment period. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-246, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 9, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31 AND 33, BAY
BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, DECLARING
THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETT1NG
JULY 22, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
The City administers approximately 25 open space districts established over the last 30
years. The districts provide the mechanism to finance the maintenance of common open
space areas (canyons, trails, medians, etc.) associated with and benefiting from that
particular development. As part of this process, a levy of an annual assessment is
necessary to enable the City to collect funds for ongoing and proposed open space
maintenance. The City Engineer has prepared and filed reports on assessments for all
existing open space districts. Adoption of the resolution approves the reports and sets the
date and time for a public hearing to consider the levy of assessments and the collection
of funds. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-247, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 10, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING JULY 22, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND
TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
This is one of four companion agenda items to agenda item no. 4, which gives all
background information and details on open space districts in general that are applicable
to this item, but does not include specific information on Open Space Districts 10, 11 and
14 and Eastlake Maintenance District No. 1. Based upon the advice of the City Attorney,
agenda items 5, 6, 7, and 8 have been separated from agenda item 4 due to conflict of
interest concerns. One Councilmember owns property subject to the proposed
assessment in this district. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-248, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 11, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING JULY 22, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND
TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
This is one of four companion agenda items to agenda item no. 4, which gives all
background information and details on open space districts in general that are applicable
to this item, but does not include specific information on Open Space Districts 10, 11 and
14 and Eastlake Maintenance District No. 1. Based upon the advice of the City Attorney,
agenda items 5, 6, 7, and 8 have been separated from agenda item 4 due to conflict of
interest concerns. One Councilmember owns property subject to the proposed
assessment in this district. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-249, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLVNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 14, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JULY 22, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND
TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
This is one of four companion agenda items to agenda item no. 4, which gives all
background information and details on open space districts in general that are applicable
to this it~, but does not include specific information on Open Space Districts 10, 11 and
14 and Eastlake Maintenance District No. 1. Based upon the advice of the City Attorney,
agenda items 5, 6, 7, and 8 have been separated from agenda item 4 due to conflict of
interest concerns. One Councilmember owns property subject to the proposed
assessment in this district. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-250, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FY
2003/2004 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JULY 22, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND
TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
This is one of four companion agenda items to agenda item no. 4, which gives all
background information and details on open space districts in general that are applicable
to this item, but does not include specific information on Open Space Districts 10, 11 and
14 and Eastlake Maintenance District No. 1. Based upon the advice of the City Attorney,
agenda items 5, 6, 7, and 8 have been separated from agenda item 4 due to conflict of
interest concerns. One Councilmcmber owns property subject to the proposed
assessment in this district. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Cominued)
9 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-251, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-M (EASTLAKE -
WOODS, VISTAS AND LAND SWAP) DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION TO MODIFY THE RATE AND METHOD OF
APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED IN
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2919, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2867 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-M (EASTLAKE - WOODS, VISTAS
AND LAND SWAP) PURSUANT TO A REVISED RATE AND METHOD OF
APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-252, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION
IN TERRITORY AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 07-M (EASTLAKE - WOODS, VISTA AND LAND SWAP) AND
DESIGNATED AS IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 THERETO
On April 15, 2003, the Council initiated the Community Facilities District No. 07-M,
Improvement Area No. 2 (CFD 07-M, IA No. 2) change and modification proceedings
and annexation proceedings. Adoption of the resolutions and ordinance concludes the
formal proceedings to modify the special tax rates for CFD 07-M, IA No. 2 and to annex
territory into CFD No. 07-M, IA No. 2. Special taxes levied within CFD 07-M will fired
the perpetual operation and maintenance of slopes, medians and parkways and storm
water treatment facilities associated with Eastlake Woods and Vistas and the Land Swap
parcel. The City has retained the services of MtmiFinancial as special tax consultant and
Best Best and Krieger LLP as legal counsel to provide assistance during the proceedings.
(Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the
resolutions.
10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-253, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TWO FINAL "B" MAPS OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 02-05, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX, INCLUDING ONE FINAL MAP
FOR NEIGHBORHOODS R-2A UNIT 2 AND R-2B UNIT 2, AND ONE FINAL MAP
FOR NEIGHBORHOODS R-9A UNIT 2 AND R-9D, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAPS
WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER
OF DEDICATION FOR OPEN SPACE, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-254, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TWO FINAL "B" MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO.
02-05, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX, NEIGHBORHOODS R-2A UNIT 2 AND R-2B
UNIT 2, AND FOR NEIGHBORHOODS R-9A UNIT 2 AND R-9D AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
On March 26, 2002, the Council approved a tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista
Tract 02-05, Otay Ranch Village 6. On August 27, 2002, the Council approved the
Village Six "A" Map, Units 1 and 2. Adoption of the resolutions approves the Final "B"
Maps for Otay Ranch Village Six, Neighborhoods R-2A, Unit 2 and R-2B, Unit 2, and
Neighborhoods R-9A, Unit 2 and R-9D, the subdivision improvement agreements, and
supplemental subdivision improvement agreements. (Director of Engineenng)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-255, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING OTAY PROJECT, LP TO CONSTRUCT
THE ELIGIBLE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE BETWEEN OTAY RANCH VILLAGES 5
AND 6, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO SIGN A
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AGREEMENT WITH THE OTAY PROJECT, LP
The Director of Engineering received a letter from Otay Project, LP requesting
authorization to construct a pedestrian bridge that is eligible for funding by the Otay
Ranch pedestrian bridge development impact fee (DIF) in return for reimbursement
and/or credit against the pedestrian bridge DIF. Ordinance No. 2892 currently requires
developers to follow an established procedure that includes completion of the bridge in
order to obtain credit for privately financed pedestrian bridge DIF-eligible projects.
Adoption of the resolution authorizes the developer to construct the pedestrian bridge
between Village 5 and 6 of Otay Ranch and allows the developer to receive immediate
credit against the payment of the pedestrian bridge DIF in a manner consistent with
established City practice and adopted ordinance for transportation projects. (Director of
Engineering)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-256, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA URGING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AS
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AS THE STATE
BUILDING AND FIRE CODES FOR CALIFORNIA
California is considering adopting new building and fire codes. Staffs from the Building
Division and the Fire Department reviewed the arguments supporting the competing
building and fire codes and determined that the International Building, International
Residential and Intemational Fire Codes, as published by the International Code Council,
represent the best choice for Chula Vista and California. Adoption of these codes would
be less disruptive to government enforcement operations and would be embraced by the
construction industry. The resolution would advise the Building Standards Commission
and the Governor's Office of Chula Vista's position regarding adoption of the building
and fire codes in Califomia. (Director of Planning and Building, Fire Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carded 5-0, except
on Items 5, 6, 7, 8, which carded 4-0-1 with Councilmember Salas abstaining on
Item 5, Mayor Padilla abstaining on Item 6, Councilmember Davis abstaining on
Item 7, and Councilmember McCann abstaining on Item 8 due to the proximity of
their residences to the respective assessment districts.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pedro Pulido stated that he recently submitted a letter to the City Manager regarding the
intersection at Madison and K Street, where the uneven roadway causes drivers to hit the front or
rear of their vehicles, and he asked that the entire street be repaired as soon as possible.
Norma Cazares, representing South Bay Forum, spoke about a consensus letter from a number of
organizations regarding the bayfront development. She strongly encouraged the Council to
participate in a community-based planning process to include perspectives from the group,
including their opposition to the Bayfront Commons proposal and their belief that development
of the Chula Vista bayfront lands should be planned jointly and in a coordinated manner. She
requested consideration of the following guidelines in the development of a comprehensive plan:
public access must be of high priority; the provision of a destination hotel; wildlife preservation
and protection; residential units are not an appropriate use; job quality; and public financing by
means of bond funding for public use primarily as open space and parkland.
Daniel Machain, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 569,
spoke in support of the consensus statements by Norma Cazares, expressing the need for a well-
planned bayfront that will benefit the entire community.
Rita McIntyre stated that it was critical to have community participation in the planning and
decision-making process for the bayfi'ont development.
Charles Rogers believed that the bayfront development should be utilized for the entire
community and should not include residential uses. He added that the project needs to be a
tourist destination and that it is a precious resource that should be used to benefit everyone.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON
PORTIONS OF ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS (APN) 624-100-13, 624-100-14,
624-100-15,624-100-16, 624-210-08, 624-210-09, 624-210-10, 624-210-11,624-210-12,
624-210-13, 624-210-16, 624-210-17, 624-210-20, & 624-210-28 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 1-805/EAST ORANGE AVENUE/OLYMPIC PARKWAY
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT (PROJECT STM-328)
The interchange at 1-805/East Orange Avenue/Olympic Parkway is proposed to be
widened to accommodate additional lanes on the bridge deck and approaches between
Melrose Avenue and just east of Oleander Avenue. Additional items of work include
ramp widening, auxiliary lanes, and the construction of sound barriers consisting of
sound walls and earthen sound berms. This facility will ultimately provide the roadway
capacity needed in the area and will serve both the westerly and easterly portions of the
City. (Director of Engineering)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
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.
Councilmember McCann stated that he would abstain from discussion on this item due to the
proximity of his residence to the project, and he left the dais.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
Deputy Director of Engineering Rivera presented the proposed project, and Real Property
Manager Ryals described the proposed acquisitions and plat and legal description revisions.
Linda Bartz, special counsel for the project, requested that the staff report be incorporated into
the administrative record.
There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution Nos. 2003-257, 2003-258, and 2003-
259, headings read, texts waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-257, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
L1NDA BARTZ & ASSOCIATES, FOR CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
RELATED TO PROJECT NO. STM-328
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-258, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING AND
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF A
PORTION OF ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS (APN) 624-100-13, 624-100-
14, 624-100-15, 624-100-16, 624-210-08, 624-210-09, 624-210-10, 624-210-11,
624-210-12, 624-210-13, 624-210-16, 624-210-17, 624-210-20, AND 624-210-
28, FOR THE SOUND WALLS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, FOR 1-
805/EAST ORANGE AVENUE/OLYMPIC PARKWAY INTERCHANGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP/STM 328), AND AUTHORIZING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY OUTSIDE
COUNSEL TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTIES IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED BY LAW
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-259, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH
SBC (PACIFIC BELL) FOR UTILITIES RELATED TO PROJECT NO. STM-
328, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER AND CITY ATTORNEY
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The motion carded 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining due to the
proximity of his residence to the project location.
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ACTION ITEMS
14. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES
The City completed an air quality and energy conservation pilot study of three sectional
planning area plan projects in August 2002. Staff was directed to draft guidelines for
future air quality improvement plans using the information contained in the pilot study
and report. Proposed guidelines for the preparation of the plans as required by the
Growth Management Ordinance have been completed. (Director of Planning and
Building)
Project Planner Venables presented the proposed guidelines.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone offered Resolution No. 2003-260, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-260, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands stated that the estimated loss predicted for Chula Vista resulting from
the state budget is approximately $3,000,000 from a three-month delay in vehicle license fees;
and the shift of Redevelopment Agency funding to the state for schools will impact the City by
$911,000 for this year. The League of California Cities has asked the Council to contact
Sacramento to request that, as a trade-off, the state place a measure on the ballot to provide a
constitutional amendment to prohibit the state from taking local dollars in the future.
16. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission - Gustavo
Bidart.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to appoint Gustavo Bidart to the Housing Advisory
Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
B. Ratification of appointment to the Charter Review Commission - Humberto
Peraza, Jr.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to appoint Humberto Peraza to the Charter Review
Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas announced that the Chula Vista Coordinating Council is celebrating its
l0th year anniversary on August 12, 2003. She stated that the organization has been outstanding
in its leadership regarding collaborations in the City, and she suggested that a resolution be
presented to the organization to proclaim August 12, 2003 as Chula Vista Coordinating Council
Day.
Deputy Mayor Rindone announced the upcoming historic home tour on June 14 and 15, 2003.
He stated that he is a tour guide for the event, and he encouraged members of the community to
participate in the tours.
Councilmember McCann stated that the historic home tour is a good time to reflect on Chula
Vista's rich history.
CLOSED SESSION
18. 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
ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel.
19. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: Brandywine Classics, Common Area Lots 1-4 of Chula Vista
Tract No 82-3
Agency Negotiators: Ann Moore, Linda Bartz, Harry Burrowes, George Krempl
Negotiating parties: Ann Moore, Linda Bartz, Harry Burrowes, George Krempl and
Ludlow Keeney
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
This item was not discussed.
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (c)
· Two cases
This item was not discussed.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:20 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June
11, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. at the Corporation Yard, thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on June
12, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. at the Corporation Yard, and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 17,
2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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