HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 2003/06/12 MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,
AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 12, 2003 4:00 P.M.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council, Growth Management Oversight Commission,
and Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:17 p.m. in the at
the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California.
On roll call, there were:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla
Growth Management Oversight Commissioners: Arroyo, Cortes, Krogh, Munoz,
Nordstrom, Palma, Spethman, Tripp, and Chair Garcia
Planning Commissioners: Castafieda (arriving at 4:53 p.m.), Felber, Horn,
Madrid, O'Neill, and Chair Hall
ABSENT: Growth Management Oversight Commissioner Cortes
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Moore, City Manager Rowlands, and Deputy City Clerk
Bennett
1. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S 2002 ANNUAL REPORT
On May 1, 2003, the Growth Management Oversight Commission (GMOC) finalized its
2002 annual report to the City Council regarding compliance with the City's eleven
quality-of-life threshold standards. The report covers the period from July 1, 2001
through June 30, 2002, identifies current issues in the second half of 2002 and early 2003,
and, f'mally, addresses each threshold in terms of current compliance, issues, and
corresponding recommendations.
Staff recommendation:
A. Planning Commission accept the 2002 GMOC annual report and
recommendations as presented therein, and adopt a motion recommending that the
Council do the same; and
B. The Council accept the GMOC's 2002 annual report and recommendations
contained therein, and direct the City Manager to undertake actions necessary to
implement those recommendations.
Planning and Building Director Leiter introduced GMOC Chair Art Garcia, who presented the
2992 GMOC report. He also talked about changes in the GMOC program, including public
outreach, future orientation, and focus on western Chula Vista.
GMOC 2002 ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
Councilmember Salas asked why information from the Otay Water District was not forthcoming
regarding questions issued to track capital expenditures as a means of better quantifying progress
toward meeting threshold standards. Planning and Building Director Leiter responded that due
to the late timing of the request, a review by the GMOC was not possible prior to the conclusion
of this year's review cycle, and he recommended that a report on the information be brought
back to the Council following review of the report by the GMOC.
Planning Commissioner O'Neill spoke regarding future parks and recreation on the west side of
the City, expressing concern about the lack of available land and the immediate need to identify
potential sites.
Planning Commissioner Hall suggested that progress reports on the City's joint use agreements
be included in the 2003 GMOC report. Planning and Building Director Leiter responded that
City staff is currently performing an analysis of park and recreation needs in western Chula Vista
and, as part of that, is also working with the two school districts to look at joint use operations,
which are tied into the City's General Plan update. Mayor Padilla suggested that the next
GMOC report also include an assessment and report as to the performance and compliance of the
districts, specifically related to parmering and the delivery of joint use facility programs to-date.
Deputy Mayor Rindone left the meeting at this point, 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Salas requested that the subject of schools be taken out of order to accommodate
the school representatives present at the meeting.
Susan Faley, representing the elementary school district, discussed future elementary school
developments.
Councilmember McCann left the meeting at this point, 5:50 p.m.
Katy Wright, Director of Planning and Construction for the Sweetwater Union High School
District, spoke regarding timing issues associated with high school sites and infrastructure needs.
Councilmember Davis spoke regarding Village Seven, expressing concern about the number of
high school sites within close proximity to one another.
Councilmember Salas stated that it was incumbent upon the City to site and permit schools so
that the district could begin their projects.
Planning Commissioner Hall and GMOC Commissioner Krogh left the meeting at this time, 6:20
p.m.
Planning Commissioner Felber stated that it was important to consider security measures to
ensure that vehicles are safe while the public utilizes public transport.
Planning and Building Director Leiter commented that at the regional level, the future Transit
First network system of public transport is predicting that the number of trips during peak hours
will increase from four to thirteen percent.
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GMOC 2002 ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
MOTION: Planning Commissioner O'Neill moved to accept the 2002 GMOC Annual Report
and recommendations. Planning Commissioner Felber seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0, with Commissioners Hall and Cortes absent.
MOTION: Councilmember Davis moved to accept the GMOC's 2002 Annual Report and
recommendations contained therein and to direct the City Manager to undertake
actions necessary to implement those recommendations. Councilmember Salas
seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0, with Councilmembers Rindone and
McCann absent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Peter Watry, representing Crossroads II, stated that he was pleased at the direction taken by the
GMOC and for GMOC's attention to addressing citizen concerns and providing community
outreach.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:31 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of the City Council
on June 17, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett
Deputy City Clerk.
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