HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/07/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 8, 2003 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:12
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
OATH OF OFFICE: Donald Snider - Board of Appeals and Advisors
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath to Donald Snider, and Deputy Mayor Rindone
presented him with a certificate of appointment.
· INTRODUCTION BY MARCIA RASK1N, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES,
OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, IVETTE CORTEZ, OFFICE SPECIALIST,
HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS DIVISION
Human Resources Director Raskin introduced the employee of the month, Ivette Cortez. Mayor
Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Ms. Cortez.
· RECOGNITION BY POLICE CHiEF RICHARD EMERSON OF RECENTLY
PROMOTED POLICE OFFICERS
Assistant Police Chief Zoll introduced the recently promoted police officers and presented them
with their badges.
PRESENTATION BY NORMA DIAZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND
JONATHAN TAMAYO, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, OF A $3,800
DONATION FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH GROUP TO THE POLICE ATHLETIC
LEAGUE'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Jonathan Tamayo and Norma Diaz, representing Community Health Group, presented Assistant
Police ChiefZoll with a check for $3,800 towards the police athletic league's scholarship fund.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
Assistant Police Chief Zoll stated that the scholarship program started in 1998, and 12 student
scholarships have been awarded thus far. The funding has grown from $1,500 to almost $4,000
per scholarship, and the scholarships would not be possible without the generosity of Community
Health Group.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO LARRY PERONDI, CHAIRPERSON
OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, PROCLAIMiNG THE
MONTH OF JULY AS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Mr. Perondi.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CARMEL WILSON, RECREATION
SUPERVISOR II, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF JULY 6, 2003 AS NATIONAL
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Ms. Terry Simons introduced her brother, Frankie DeJesus, a participant in the City's
therapeutics program, and explained the program's numerous benefits. She asked the Council
not to reduce the program's budget.
· PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY WILLIE GATERS,
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGER, AND JACK DICKENS, FLEET
MANAGER, OF KEYS TO THE CITY'S HYDROGEN FUELING
INFRASTRUCTURE (ELECTROLYZER), AND A STATUS REPORT ON THE
CITY'S HYDROGEN FUEL CELL BUS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Environmental Resource Manager Gaters introduced Mike Simon, CEO of ISE Research; Derek
Toups, representing the Metropolitan Transit Development Board; and McKinley Addy,
representing the California Energy Commission. Mr. Gaters reported on the status and progress
of the City's hydrogen fuel cell bus demonstration program. Mr. Simon explained that ISE
Research develops and sells systems to allow vehicles to function on hybrid-electric and fuel cell
technologies, which reduces dependence on imported oil and the need to drill for oil. Mr. Toups
thanked the City for its support of the program. Fleet Manager Dickens explained the operation
of the keys for the vehicles, and Mr. Gaters issued a key to each Councilmember.
At 6:41 p.m., Mayor Padilla recessed the City Council meeting to Closed Session. The Council
meeting re-convened at 7:24 p.m., with all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 16)
With reference to Consent Item 14, Deputy Mayor Rindone asked how staff arrived at the
proposed $35 penalty for sleeping or camping overnight in vehicles. Assistant Director of
Community Development Haynes responded that $35 is the maximum penalty allowed for a
parking violation in the existing ordinance. Deputy City Attorney Hanson explained that the
City could tow vehicles in violation; the Council also has the discretion to set the penalty at a
higher amount. Deputy Mayor Rindone asked that the fee be increased to $50 and that staff
assess the fee and return to Council at a future date should staff find that the $50 penalty fee is
inadequate to deter perpetrators.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
With regard to Item 13, Councilmember Salas noted the landlord incentives and congratulated
Mr. Pieri for being a part of the team that attracted the business to Chula Vista.
With reference to Item 10, Mayor Padilla asked if the net impact of the change in language on
the condition is that the City will have service at the time the construction is completed. Deputy
Director of Engineering A1-Agha responded that service would be provided prior to final
inspection on any building permit.
Item No. 16 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 10, June 11, June 12 and June 17, 2003.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2921, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04 AND 19.54, ADDING CHAPTER
19.69 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE
LOCAL PROVISIONS FOR SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Adoption of the ordinance amends and adds the appropriate portions to the Municipal
Code to establish local authority and standards for the regulation of surface mining
operations as mandated by the State Public Resources Code, Sections 2710 et seq.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-279, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 POLICE
DEPARTMENT BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING $4,000 FOR OVERTIME BASED
UPON UNANTICIPATED
The Police Department was recently invited to participate in a statewide program for DUI
(driving under the influence) enforcement along the I-5 corridor. Funds will be received
from the California Highway Patrol to reimburse for overtime expenses. (Chief of
Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-280, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
TASK FORCE'S SELECTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 PERFORMING
AND VISUAL ARTS GRANT RECIPIENTS AND THEIR MONETARY GRANT
AWARD, TOTALING $56,347
The City's Performing and Visual Arts Task Force has received and reviewed grant
applications for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 and recommends that 24 awards, totaling
$56,347, be made. (Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-281, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENDORSING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE "CITIES THAT READ" CAMPAIGN AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SA1D AGREEMENT
California Literacy, Inc., in collaboration with Verizon and the California State Library
Association, have joined together to create "Cities That Read," a statewide campaign to
raise awareness of the importance of adult literacy, as well as to recognize the
achievements of California cities that have made a commitment to the adult literacy issue.
(Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-282, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR EASTLAKE TERRACES, LOCATED IN THE
SOUTHERN LAND SWAP AREA OF EASTLAKE II GREENS SPA AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
In May 2003, Staff approved the tentative parcel map for the Eastlake Terraces project,
located in the southern land swap area of the Eastlake II Greens SPA. The project
consists of approximately 42 acres of commercial property that will contain a Wal-Mart,
Home Depot, and other smaller commemial establishments. The grant of easements and
maintenance agreement, required by the conditions of approval of said Tentative Parcel
Map, is now before Council for consideration and approval. This agreement sets forth
specific obligations and responsibilities for the maintenance by the Eastlake Terraces
project of certain landscaping improvements and facilities located within public right-of-
ways adjoining the project. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-283, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND D-MAX ENGINEERING, 1NC. FOR NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMiNATION SYSTEM (NPDES) DRY WEATHER
ANALYTICAL AND FIELD SCREENiNG MONITORING SERVICES AND
GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE UP TO TWO
ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS TO SAID AGREEMENT
The City's NPDES permit from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
San Diego Region, requires the City to annually conduct dry weather analytical and field
screening monitoring (effluent sampling, chemical analyses, observation of physical
conditions, and laboratory testing) at major outfalls during the dry weather season in
order to detect illegal discharges to the storm water conveyance system and to identify, if
possible, the sources of the illegal discharges. Due to the expertise and specialized
equipment necessary to perform these services, it is necessary to retain an outside
consultant. Proposals were requested from qualified engineering and environmental
consulting firms. Ten proposals were received, and staff has determined that D-Max
Engineering, Inc. was the most qualified and also submitted the lower bid of the two top-
ranked consultants. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-284, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATiVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08-I (OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE SIX), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION 1N SUCH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2922, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2896 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08-I
(OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX) PURSUANT TO A REVISED RATE AND METHOD
OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
On May 13, 2003, the Council declared the intention to consider the proposed
modifications to the rate and method of apportionment (RMA) for Community Facilities
District (CFD) No. 08-1 and set the public heatings for June 17, 2003. On June 17, 2003,
the Council conducted a public heating to consider the approval of a resolution to
authorize the modifications to the RMA. On June 24, 2003, a special election of eligible
property owners was held at the City Attorney's office for the purpose of voting on the
proposed modifications to the RMA of CFD-08-I. The proposed action continues the
formal proceedings by (a) certifying the election results authorizing the modifications to
the RMA and (b) introducing the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes pursuant
to the amended RMA, which will amend and supercede the provisions of Ordinance No.
2896 for CFD-08-I. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first
reading.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-285, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BiDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE "DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, OXFORD STREET BETWEEN FIRST
AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (DR-
931)" PROJECT
On May 28, 2003, the Director of Engineering received sealed bids for drainage
improvements on Oxford Street. The work to be done includes removal and disposal of
existing improvements; excavation and grading; trenching; installation of asphalt
concrete pavement; installation of storm drain pipes; installation of inlet, cleanout and
catch basin; protection and restoration of existing improvements; and traffic control. The
work also includes all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, mobilization, and
other miscellaneous work necessary to construct the project as shown on the plans and
specifications. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-286, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE "A"
MAP SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID FIRST AMENDMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-287, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FiNAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 01-1lA, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOOD R-4;
ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS
PUBLIC STREETS AND EASEMENTS AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP;
APPROViNG THE SUBDiVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZiNG THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-288, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-1 lA, OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOOD R-4, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-289, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11,
NEIGHBORHOOD R-4, ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE FACILITIES WITHIN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions approves a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village 11,
Neighborhood R-4, the first Final "B" Map for Otay Ranch Village 11. Neighborhood R-
4 consists of 55 single-family, detached lots and four homeowner's association-
maintained open space lots. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-290, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS,
APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND MUNIFINANCIAL, iNC. TO PACIFIC MUNICIPAL
CONSULTANTS FOR THE AUDITING AND ADMiNISTERING OF THE CITY'S
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF) PROGRAMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
On October 9, 2001, the City Council approved an agreement with MuniFinancial, Inc.
for auditing and administering the City's Development Impact Fee (DIF) programs.
Adoption of the resolution assigns the contract to the new firm, Pacific Municipal
Consultants. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-291, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MARION B. BORG
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING, PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTS AND THE COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE
PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID SECOND AMENDMENT
The proposed resolution approves the second amendment to an existing contract with
Marion B. Borg Environmental Consulting for environmental consulting services related
to mitigation monitoring and reporting, the preparation of environmental documents, and
the coordination and oversight of the preparation of environmental documents for eastern
Chula Vista master planned community projects. The second amendment is for an
amount not to exceed $86,000. (Director of Planning & Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-292, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $88,500 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR
2002/2003 CDBG HI-TECH/BIOTECH FEE REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE
PROFIL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, APPROVING THE CDBG
AGREEMENT WITH THE PROFIL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
The Community Development Department is responsible for recruiting targeted
businesses to Chula Vista in order to build a strong and vibrant local economy. For the
last six months, staff has been actively recruiting the Profil Institute for Clinical
Research, a German-based, biotech, clinical trial research company with strong ties to the
region's pharmaceutical companies. As part of the successful recruitment of Profil, staff
offered to provide the company with a CDBG grant, subject to Council approval, in the
amount of $88,500 to assist with first-year lease costs. (Director of Community
Development)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 2923, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA PROHIBITING THE SLEEPING OR CAMPING OVERNIGHT OF
VEHICLES WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF ANY DOWNTOWN MUNICIPAL
PARKING LOT, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.62.010 OF THE MLrNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING VIOLATIONS TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY
TO CITE FUTURE VIOLATIONS
The proposed ordinance prohibits any individual from sleeping or camping overnight in a
vehicle on the grounds of any downtown municipal parking lot. Signs expressing this
parking restriction, and the City's right to remove or impound an offending vehicle, shall
be posted at each parking lot. Staff also proposes amending Section 10.62.010 of the
Municipal Code pertaining to parking violations to establish a penalty to cite future
violators. (Director o f Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
15. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING INTERIM EXTENSION TO THE CITY'S GAS AND ELECTRIC
FRANCHISES WITH SDG&E
Staff recommendation: Council continue this item until further notice.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 15, headings read, texts waived; including the request
by Deputy Mayor Rindone regarding Item No. 14 to change the penalty to $50
and direct staffto assess the fee and return to Council at a future date, should staff
find that the $50 penalty is inadequate to deter perpetrators. The motion carried
5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pamela Bensoussan, representing the Chula Vista Heritage Museum, asked the Council to
consider allowing a historical structure to be moved to the site adjacent to the museum. She
believed that restoring a Chula Vista historical resource could provide a potential tourist site in
the downtown area.
Corinne McCall requested the Council's assistance regarding an un-permitted billboard structure
in her neighborhood at 626 Second Avenue. She stated that the sign targets a particular group of
people, and the neighbors are uneasy about the owner's daily vigil with the sign. Ms. McCall
added that complaints were made to the City's code enforcement office, but there has been no
response to date. Mayor Padilla referred the matter to staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS FILED BY THE
EASTLAKE COMPANY INVOLVING 9.3 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF EASTLAKE PARKWAY AND OTAY LAKES ROAD:
A. GPA 03-05, AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DIAGRAM IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL, PROFESSIONAL &
ADMINISTRATIVE TO COMMERCIAL, RETAIL
B. PCM 03-29, AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, EASTLAKE I VILLAGE CENTER NORTH
SUPPLEMENTAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, AND
EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PA, PROFESSIONAL-
ADMINISTRATIVE, TO CR, COMMERCIAL RETAIL, AND THE LAND
USE DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM VC-2 TO VC-4
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The applicant, the Eastlake company, has submitted applications to amend the City's
General Plan, EastLake II General Development Plan, and EastLake I Village Center
North supplemental SPA plan, to convert 9.3 acres located at the northeast comer of Otay
Lakes Road and EastLake Parkway from Professional-Administrative to Commercial
Retail, and the land use district designation from VC-2 to VC-4 to allow for an
approximate 100,000 square-foot Kohl's department store to be developed on the project
site. (Director of Planning & 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 details of the the requested applications.
There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone offered Ordinance No. 2925 for first reading and
Resolution No. 2003-293 for adoption, headings read, texts waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2925, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-293, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY'S GENERAL PLAN; EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, EASTLAKE I VILLAGE CENTER NORTH SUPPLEMENTAL
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AND ASSOCIATED
REGULATORY DOCUMENTS FOR 9.3 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF OTAY LAKES ROAD AND EASTLAKE PARKWAY
The motion carded 5-0.
18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN PCM-03-33,
ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT
FOUR DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS ON ONE LOT AT 216, 218, 220 DAVIDSON
STREET AND 261 TWIN OAKS IN THE R-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL,
PRECISE PLAN (R3-P22) ZONE
The applicant, Harold D. West, has requested a Precise Plan (PCM 03-33) in order to
establish development standards to construct four detached condominiums on one lot.
Each unit would have a two-car garage and be constructed to match the historic Victorian
structure to the east of the site. (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 hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Assistant Director of Planning Sandoval asked that the hearing be continued to July 15, 2003, at
the request of the applicant.
Councilmember Salas stated that she would abstain from discussion and voting on this item due
to the proximity to the project of property she was purchasing.
There were no members of the public wishing to speak.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to continue the hearing to July 15, 2003. Councilmember
Davis seconded the motion, and it carded 4-0-1, with Councilmember Salas
abstaining due to the proximity to the project of the property she was in the
process of purchasing.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
16. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2924-A, URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHAPTER 19.60 RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF SIGNS AND ADDiNG A NEW CHAPTER 19.60 REGULATING SIGNS; AND
REPEALING AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS IN OTHER CHAPTERS OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, iNCLUDING CHAPTERS 19.04, 19.58,
AND 19.20 THROUGH 19.52, WHICH ALSO REGULATE SIGNS (APPLICANT:
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
As part of the 2002 work program for the Department of Planning and Building, staff
began evaluating the Zoning Code in anticipation of a comprehensive Zoning Code
update. The comprehensive Zoning Code update is anticipated to commence upon
completion of the General Plan update. As part of this work program evaluation, it was
determined that certain provisions of the Sign Ordinance required immediate attention to
address current processing concerns and to ensure consistency with federal and state law.
Therefore, the proposed code amendments consolidate the definitions and regulations,
clarify the intent and purpose of the sign regulations, and modify the language
appropriately. Generally, the underlying policy regarding permissible signage remains
the same. The item is brought forward as an urgency measure to address the concerns
mentioned above and because of the current and immediate threat to the public health,
safety and welfare presented by the potential approval or denial of a permit, variance, or
building permit under the existing ordinance. Pursuant to the City Charter, an urgency
ordinance may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting in order to ensure the
preservation of public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. (Director of Planning &
Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the urgency ordinance.
Principle Planner Schmitz provided background information on the current sign ordinance, as
well as elements of the proposed sign ordinance and the need for its adoption as an urgency
measure.
ACTION: Councilmember McCarm moved to direct staff to bring back the regular ordinance
by August 19, 2003, as requested by Mayor Padilla; and he offered Urgency
Ordinance No. 2924-A, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
20. MAYOR'S REPORTS
· Ratification of appointment to the Intemational Friendship Commission - Jason
Harmon
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to ratify the appointment of Jason Harmon to the
International Friendship Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the
motion, and it carded 5-0.
Mayor Padilla asked staff to schedule on the next agenda consideration of designating Deputy
Mayor Rindone and Councilmember Salas as representatives on a task force to work on the
reconfigurafion of a University Task Force.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas stated that she visited the Police Department's command center during the
Fourth of July celebration on Marina Parkway. She conveyed to the Council words of
appreciation from the City's police officers for the recent alcohol ban for the event, which helped
facilitate a more family-oriented environment. She also mentioned that 62 police officers were
deployed for the event, so the community was well protected.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked the City Manager to schedule a tour of the new police facility
during August.
CLOSED SESSION
22. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: San Diego Gas & Electric - Gas and Electricity Franchise
(pertaining to public fights-of-way throughout the City of Chula
Vista
City negotiators: David Rowlands, Jr., Sid Morris, Michael Meacham, Glen
Googins
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista and San Diego Gas & Electric (various
representatives)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of franchise conveyance
No reportable action was taken on this item.
23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
· One case
No reportable action was taken on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:03 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2003, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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