HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 2003/09/30 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
September 30, 2003 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
CI'IY OF
CHUIA VISTA
City Council City Manager
Patty Davis David D. Rowlands, Jr.
John McCann City Attorney
Jerry R. Rindone Ann Moore
Mary Salas City Clerk
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor Susan Bigelow
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and on the second, third and fourth calendar Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
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Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this
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Dated q -u, - 03 Signed "£Jv/l LL 1&'-NJ¿,.d
6:00 P.M.
September 30, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATHS OF OFFICE:
Rosa Robles - Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
Stephen Zasueta - Housing Advisory Commission
· PRESENTATION BY PEACE OFFICER MICHAEL WALDEN EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION FOR CONTINUOUS CITY SUPPORT OF THE OFFICERS
DEPLOYED FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 10)
The Council will enact the staff recommendations regarding the following items
listed under the Consent Calendar by one motion, without discussion, unless a
Councilmember, a member of the public, or City staff requests that an item be
removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out
a "Request to Speak"form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk
prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed
after Action Items. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ofa Special Meeting held on September 16, 2003.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from Councilmember Rindone requesting an excused
absence ITom this meeting.
Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
B. Letter of resignation ITom Doralee Radichel, member of the Child Care
Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation with regret and
direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with the Maddy
Act.
3. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHU-LA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
The California Border Alliance has requested the addition of a Regional Computer
Forensic Library Network Engineer and CBAG Management Assistant. Chula Vista
Charter section 500 requires that all unclassified positions not mentioned in Charter
section 500 be added by Ordinance. Adoption of the ordinance amends Municipal Code
section 2.05.010 to add the unclassified position of Regional Computer Forensic
Laboratoxy Network Engineer. This ordinance was introduced on September 16, 2003.
(Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.46 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE,
CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND TERM OF OFFICE OF
THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
In April 2003, the Council approved re-establishing the City's Youth Advisory
Commission for a four-year trial period. During the initial process to appoint new
cq~hmissioners, it was determined that changes needed to be made in the ordinance
related to membership requirements and term of office. (Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Sta_ff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF ALL EASEMENTS IN THE
HALECREST ESTATES SUBDIVISION CALLED OUT AS "6' OR 12' PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT" ON MAP NO. 4339
Yasmin Mclntyre, owner of the property located at 538 East J Street, Lot 189 of Map No.
4339, has requested the vacation of a public utility easement located along the rear
portion of the property. In accordance with Section 7050 of the California Government
Code, and Chapter 4, Sections 8333 and 8335 of the California Streets and Highways
Code, this type of vacation may be performed summarily through adoption of a resolution
ordering said vacation. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
DETECTION REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
(PROJECT TF-295)
On August 20, three sealed bids were received for this project. The scope of the project
includes the replacement of defective traffic signal loop detectors with new loop detector
installations or with video detection cameras. Replacement of defective traffic signal
detectors will allow detection-actuated traffic signals to work more efficiently, thereby
reducing delays for motorists. (Director of Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATiNG $900 1N UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM DONATIONS
FOR THE THERAPEUTICS SECTION (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Therapeutics Section of the Recreation Department recently received five donations
from local and area businesses and organizations. The Recreation Department is
requesting that $900 of these donations be appropriated so that equipment and supplies
can be purchased to support Therapeutic programs and activities. (Director of
Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND CHULA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR THE
PROVISION OF EXTENDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS, AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $12,524 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AND AUTHORIZiNG
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Chula Vista Middle School has been awarded a State grant for the provision of additional
after-school programming hours. The school has asked the Recreation Department to
provide these services, via a Memorandum of Understanding, for $12,524. These hours
are in addition to the existing after-school hours provided by the Department to the
School. (Director o f Recreation)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZiNG THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has issued a
notice of funding availability for the CalHome Program. The City qualifies to apply for
up to $500,000 that can be used to fund owner-occupied housing traits. If selected for
such funding the fimds will be used to augment and expand the City's Community
Housing Improvement Program that provides loans and grants to rehabilitate single-
family and mobile homes within the City. (Director of Community Development)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING A REPORT REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN CHULA
VISTA, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DETERMINE THE RESOURCES NEEDED
TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT
City Staff and an ad hoc historic preservation coInmittee conducted an overall evaluation
of historic preservation in Chula Vista. Staff and the committee have completed their
work and are presenting their findings in the report. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons speaking during Oral Communications may address the Council on any
subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the
agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any issue
not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the
topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to
three minutes.
ACTION ITEMS
The items listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by
the Council, and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the
lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting.
11. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR F STREET FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO ITS
TERMINUS AT THE BAYFRONT (Continued from the meeting of 9/16/03)
The report is intended to identify the F Street corridor, from Fourth Avenue to its
terminus at the Bayfront, as an area that has the potential for cohesive street
improvements at an undetermined time in the future. It is expected that with Council
acceptance of the preliminary conceptual plan, it will be incorporated into other, more
comprehensive planning documents addressing the western portion of the City. (Director
of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING A PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR F STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH
FOURTH AVENUE TO ITS TERMINUS AT THE BAYFRONT AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE PROPOSAL IN FUTURE
PLANNING DOCUMENTS FOR FINAL CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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12. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FiVE-YEAR TRANSNET
LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS
2002/2003 THROUGH 2006/2007 TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP)
SANDAG has requested that local agencies submit requests for amendments to existing
projects included in the current Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).
The current 2002-2007 RTIP includes regionally significant City of Chula Vista
transportation projects covering Fiscal Years 2002/2003 through 2006/2007. The annual
development and approval of the RTIP by SANDAG are requirements for the continued
receipt of State and Federal transportation project funding. The "Proposition 'A'
TransNet Transportation Improvement Program - Ordinance and Expenditure Plan" also
requires that all proposed projects funded with TransNet funds be included in the RTIP.
Chula Vista's proposed amendments to the RTIP involve increasing the amount of
TransNet funding for existing Capital Improvement Program projects for Chula Vista.
(Director of Engineering)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR TRANSNET
LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2002/2003 THROUGH 2006/2007 TO THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP)
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
14. MAYOR'S REPORTS
· Discussion and Council direction regarding membership in Heartland
Communications Facility Authority (HCFA) and policy options. (Continued from
the meeting of 9/16/03)
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
· Councilmember Davis:
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POSITION OPPOSING
PROPOSITION' 54, "CLASSIFICATION BY RACE, ETHNICITY,
COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN"
Recommendation: Council adopt a position opposing Proposition 54.
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CLOSED SESSION
Announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shah be made available by
noon on ~Vednesday following the Council Meeting at the City Clerk's office in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957. 7).
16. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS 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)
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
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
· Application of SDG&E for Authority to Update its Gas and Electric Revenue
Requirement and Base Rates (Doc. No. A-02-12-028)
· City of Chula Vista v. C & S Doctor, Inc. (SDSC No. GIC 787174)
· C & S Doctor, Inc. v. City of Chula Vista (SDSC No. GIC 803780)
· Grippi v. City of Chula Vista (SDSC No. GIC 801393)
· Wert v. City of Chula Vista (USDC No. 03 CV 1156K)
· City of Chula Vista v. Otay Land Company, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company, et al. (GIC796139-1)
18. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: The Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course on Bonita Road and
adjacent acreage owned by the City
Agency Negotiator: Sid Morris
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista (Sid Morris), American Golf Corporation
(Brian Jackson)
Under Negotiation: Price, terms, and disposition of lease
19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c)
· Three cases
ADJOURNMENT to the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
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September 24th, 2003
FROM: ,Ter~/R. Rindone, Deputy Mayo
5UB,TECT: REQUEST FOR EXCUSEb ABSENCE
As ]] will be out of town on City business, Z respectfully request
an excused absence from the September 30th, 2003 Council
meeting.
Thank You.
Cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
RECEIVED
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1~ SEPt5 AP:43
ORDINANCE NO. S~-cO~o ~D~'~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE NEWLY CREATED
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has created new classifications
to better reflect the needs of the City's workforce; and
WHEREAS, the Charter Section 500(a) requires that all new unclassified
management level positions be adopted by ordinance and a four-fifths vote of the
Council.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That Section 2.05.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby
Amended to read as follows:
2.05.010 Unclassified positions established.
In addition to those unclassified positions specifically delineated in Section 500 of the
Charter of the City, there are established the unclassified positions entitled deputy city
manager, administrative services manager, deputy fire chief, assistant fire chief,
assistant chief of police, assistant director of finance, assistant director of budget and
analysis, fiscal operations manager, funds development strategic planning manager,
purchasing agent, treasury manager, assistant director of human resources, director of
employee development, risk manager, assistant director of public works and operations,
assistant director of building and housing, deputy building official, building services
manager, building and park construction manager, parks and open space manager,
assistant director of recreation, housing coordinator, real property manager, transit
coordinator, assistant director of community development, community relations
manager, Western Chula Vista development manager, traffic engineer, deputy director
of engineering, assistant library director, chief learning officer, director of
communications, police captain, director of conservation and environmental services,
deputy director of planning, assistant director of planning, special planning projects
manager, general plan project manager, chief of staff, constituent services manager,
community liaison (assigned to the Office of the Mayor and City Council), California
border alliance group deputy executive director, California border alliance group budget
manager, California border alliance group meth. strike force coordinator, California
border alliance group network administrator, California border alliance group
operations/intelligence coordinator, California border alliance group program analyst,
3-/
California'l~Ord~r alliance group management assistant, California border alliance group
network assistant and Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Network Engineer.
SECTION I1: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect upon its
second reading and adoption.
Submitted by: Approved as to form by:
Marcia Raskin Ann Moore
Director of Human Resources City Attorney
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: ~L
Meeting Date: 9/30103
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.46 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code changing the Membership Requirements and Term of Office o£
the Youth Advisory Commission
SUBMITTED B~: Assistant City Manager Pal~ ,%~
for a four-year trial period. The current ordinance states that the Youth Advisory Commission
shall consist of two voting members per high school and one student from each middle school.
During the initial process to appoint new commissioners, it was determined that changes needed
to be made in the ordinance related to membersl~ip requirements and term of office.
(ATTACHMENT A)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 2.46 of
the Chula Vista Municipal Code changing the Membership Requirements and Term of Office of
the Youth Advisory Commission
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: NA
DISCUSSION:
Since April, City staff, with the assistance of James Marcelino, Child and Youth Policy
Advocate of the Chula Vista Coordinating Council and Rodney Garcia from the South Bay
Family YMCA, has been recruiting and interviewing youth for the re-established Youth
Advisory Commission. Two issues have emerged centered on the Membership and Term of
Office sections of the current ordinance requirments. These issues are:
1. Youths who do not attend a public school in Chula Vista are excluded from the
Commission.
If the Commission is intended to become the voice of youth in the community, the
ordinance should include interested students from atypical, private and home
school situations. In fact, a number of teens currently interested in the
commission are home schooled.
2. With the rapidly increasing number of public schools (one middle school and one high
school added this year), a commission based on representatives from each public school
may make the quorum requirement difficult to attain on a monthly basis.
If the number of voting members are a fixed number, such as the proposed 15
members, rather than being dependent on the number of secondary and middle
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Meeting Date: 9/30/03
public schools operating in the city the Commission may more easily reach a
monthly quorum.
Therefore, staff proposes that the Membership and Term of Office sections of Ordinance 2904
(Chapter 2.46) be amended to improve the effectiveness of the Commission. These proposed
changes are:
1. The Commission shall consist of(a maximum of) 15 voting members between the ages
of 12 and 19, with up to, but no more than, two members from the same school or
household. Also, the promotion or transfer to another school by a member will no
longer constitute an "Event of Vacancy," as long as the member meets all other
requirements for office.
2. The 15 members will be selected from the total population of Chula Vista youths
between the ages of 12-19, and not be limited to only those attending a traditional public
school.
Currently the Commission has 12 members. Under this proposal Council may appoint up to
3 more members.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed amendments to the
Ordinance modifying the Youth Advisory Commission.
ATTACHMENT "A"
ORDINANCE NO. 2904
2.46.040 Membership
A. Number of Members
The Commission shall consist of .... "^'~ ..... *' ..... ~.;_u ~.~^, ~_~
~m :ack nidd!e :cka~.! 15 voting members between and including the ages of 12 and 19,
with up to, but no more than, two members from the same school or household, a staff ex-
officio member, and up to three general ex-officio members between and including the ages of
12 and 19.
B. Designation of Members
1. Voting Members
...~-. c~ ..... ~ __:.~,~ ._~, appointed by th City C il
.................................. e otmc upon
recommendation of the Mayor from qualified residents of the City between and
including the ages of 12 and 19 in accordance with Section 600 seq. of the
~,~ Charter. Members of the Youth Commission shall be ..............
........... ~ ............................... ~, ........ ~ residents at least 12
years of age at the time of appointment and shall maintain residence throughout
the term of office and must be under the age of oight~ nineteen ^-
....... as of the commencement of the term to which they are appointed·
2. Staff Ex-officio Member
The City Manager or his/her designated representative shall be an
ex-officio member of the commission who shall not be required to be a qualified
elector of the City, and who shall have no vote ("staff ex-officio member").
3. General Ex-officio Members
The City Council, or its designee, may appoint not greater than three
additional ex-officio members of the commission, who shall not be required to be
residents of the City, but any such appointed ex-officio members shall have no
vote ("general ex-officio member").
2.46.050 Term of Office
A. Term of Office - All Classes of Members
Ordinance 2904
Page 2
1. Post-Initial Terms of Voting Members
The post-initial term of each appointed voting member shall commence
upon appointment and shall be for a period of four years. ~
2. General Ex-Officio Members
The term of general ex-officio members shall be for a period of four years
from the time of appointment.
3. Staff Ex-officio Member
The term of the staff ex-officio member shall be indefinite.
4. Holdover Office
Notwithstanding, the end of any member's initial term or post-initial term
as herein provided, a member, other than the staff ex-officio member, shall be
permitted to continue to exercise the privileges of the former office after the end
of the term until the office to which he or she was assigned is filled by
reappointment or by the appointment of a qualified successor to office.
5. Vacancies
Notwithstanding the term of office to which a member is assigned said
office shall be deemed vacant upon any of the following events ("Event of
Vacancy"):
a. The death or disability of said member that renders said member
incapable of performing the duties of office.
b. The termination of status as a member of the commission or the
classification which was assigned to be represented on the commission.
c. The member's conviction of a felony or crime involving moral
turpitude.
d. The member's absence from three regular, consecutive meetings of the
commission, unless excused by majority vote of such board or
commission expressed in its official minutes.
e. The member has submitted a resignation which resignation has been
accepted by the City Council.
f. The membership has been terminated by a majority vote of the City
Council.
g. The member has graduated from high school.
h a-,. .... ~'~- ; ...... '~ ~- ~'~-~-~'~ + .... *~'~ :zhc. c.! The
member has reached their twentieth birthday.
Upon the occurrence of an event of vacancy as hereinabove listed, the City
council shall so declare the office to be vacant, and shall expeditiously take such
steps as are necessary to fill said vacancy.
Ordinance 2904
Page 3
B. Number of Terms
1. Voting Members
a. Initial classification of members shall be consistent with Section.
602(b) of the Charter.
b. No voting member shall be appointed to more than two terms except as
herein provided
c. A voting member assigned to an initial term of less than two years may
be appointed at the natural expiration of their initial term to two terms in
addition to their initial term. A voting member who currently occupies an
office under an initial term may not be appointed to fill the unexpired term
of another office which has become vacant.
d. A voting member appointed to the commission to fill the unexpired
term of an office of a voting member which has become vacant
("unexpired term") which has less than two years remaining on said
unexpired term, may be appointed to two terms in addition to their
unexpired term. A voting member who currently occupies an office may
not be re-appointed to fill the unexpired term of another office which has
become vacant.
2. General Ex-officio Members
General ex-officio members may be reappointed without limitation as to
number of terms.
3. Staff Ex-officio Member
The staff ex-officio member shall serve at the pleasure of the City
Council.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.46 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND TERM
OF OFFICE OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, in April 2003, the City Council approved re-establishing the City's Youth
Advisory Commission for a four-year trial period; and
WHEREAS, the current ordinance states that the Youth Advisory Commission shall consist
of two voting members per high school and one student from each middle school; and
WHEREAS, during the initial process to appoint new commissioners, it was determined that
changes needed to be made in the ordinance related to membership requirements and term of office;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That Chapter 2.46 of the Chula Vista Municipal code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
2.46.040 Membership
A. Number of Members
The Commission shall consist of .......... ~ ........... v ..... ~ ......... ~'~ .......ad-, c~
~ 15 voting members between and including the ages of 12 and 19, with up to,
but no more than, two members from the same school or household, a staffex-officio member,
and up to three general ex-officio members between and including the ages of 12 and 19.
B. Designation of Members
1. Voting Members
Voting members shall be two ~""~-'~ c~ ..... u 1~1 .U ~--1 ~a .... ,,A~.
........................ O1 appointed by the City Council upon reco~endation of the
Mayor from qualified residents of the City between and including the ages of 12
and 19 in accord~ce with Section 600 seq. of the Cheer. Members of the Youth
Co~lSSlOn shall be .............. u ......... a +u ....... ,u ~a~ ~..~,;~ ~,~
............ & ..... nto residents at least 12 years of age at ~e nme ofappmn~ent ~d
shall maintain residence throu~out the te~ of office and must be under the age of
e~ghtccn nineteen or ~"" :- u;~u ~u~ fth
........... ~ ......... as o e co~encement of the te~ to
which they ~e appointed.
................ , ................................... ~ ............................. file
........................... ~ .... ~ ................. J ....~ ............. club
2. Staff Ex-officio Member
The City Manager or his/her designated representative shall be an ex-officio
member of the commission who shall not be required to be a qualified elector of the
City, and who shall have no vote ("staff ex-officio member").
3. General Ex-officio Members
The City Council, or its designee, may appoint not greater than three
additional ex-officio members of the commission, who shall not be required to be
residents of the City, but any such appointed ex-officio members shall have no vote
("general ex-officio member").
2.46.050 Term of Office
A. Term of Office - All Classes of Members
1. Post-Initial Terms of Voting Members
The post-initial term of each appointed voting member shall commence upon
appointment and shall be for a period of four years, un!c~g thc)' ~' n, ......... ;--
2. General Ex-Officio Members
The term of general ex-officio members shall be for a period of four years
from the time of appointment.
3. Staff Ex-officio Member
The term of the staff ex-officio member shall be indefinite.
4. Holdover Office
Notwithstanding, the end of any member's initial term or post-initial term as
herein provided, a member, other than the staff ex-officio member, shall be permitted
to continue to exercise the privileges of the former office after the end of the term
until the office to which he or she was assigned is filled by reappointment or by the
appointment of a qualified successor to office.
5. Vacancies
Notwithstanding the term of office to which a member is assigned said office
shall be deemed vacant upon any of the following events ("Event of Vacancy' )
a. The death or disability of said member that renders said member incapable
of performing the duties of office.
b. The termination of status as a member of the commission or the
classification which was assigned to be represented on the commission.
c. The member's conviction cfa felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
d. The member's absence from three regular, consecutive meetings of the
commission, unless excused by majority vote of such board or commission
expressed in its official minutes.
e. The member has submitted a resignation which resignation has been
accepted by the City Council.
f. The membership has been terminated by a majority vote of the City
Council.
g. The member has graduated from high school.
............... r .................................... ol. The member
has reached their twentieth birthday.
Upon the occurrence of an event of vacancy as hercinabove listed, the City council
shall so declare thc office to be vacant, and shall expeditiously take such steps as are necessary to fill
said vacancy.
B. Number of Terms
1. Voting Members
a. Initial classification of members shall be consistent with Section. 602(b) of
the Charter.
b. No voting member shall be appointed to more than two terms except as
herein provided
c. A voting member assigned to an initial term of less than two years may be
appointed at the natural expiration of their initial term to two terms in
addition to their initial term. A voting member who currently occupies an
office under an initial term may not be appointed to fill the unexpired term of
another office which has become vacant.
d. A voting member appointed to the commission to fill the unexpired term
o fan office ora voting member which has become vacant ("unexpired term")
which has less than two years remaining on said unexpired term, may be
appointed to two terms in addition to their unexpired term. A voting member
who currently occupies an office may not be re-appointed to fill the unexpired
term of another office which has become vacant.
2. General Ex-officio Members
General ex-officio members may be reappointed without limitation as to
number of terms.
3. Staff Ex-officio Member
The staff ex-officio member shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day
from and after its second reading and adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
David Palmer -/~oo~re~'~t'4 ~//'~
Assistant City Manager Ci(y Attorney ~
J:\attor~ne,/\or~\You h Advisory Commission ord
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date 9/30/03
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Ordering the Summary Vacation of all easements in
the Halecrest Estates Subdivision called out as "6' or 12' Public Utility
Easement" on Map No. 4339
SUBMITTED BY: DirectorofEngineering~~. ~XQ~/~
REVIEWED BY: City Manage, i~) ~ ~C~[ (4/5ths Vote: Yes_No X ~
rye aqSume ~; ~ltc? ~ t~yr a ce:t~oWnnoe; a° fptuhl~iPcr t~t~7~yy ~ °a ~e m~tl5o ~ ~t cE2 ~tl ~ nS~ rteheet 'r eL°2 ~2~i; fnMo ~eN~;o4p3e39rt~ .hah~
reviewing the request it became apparent that it is appropriate to vacate all such easements within the
entire subdivision. In accordance with Section 7050 of the California Government Code and Chapter
4, Sections 8333 and 8335 of the California Streets and Highways Code, this type of vacation may be
performed summarily through adoption of a resolution ordering said vacation.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt a resolution ordering the summary vacation of all
easements in the Halecrest Estates Subdivision called out as "6' or 12' Public Utility Easement" on
Map No. 4339.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: None.
DISCUSSION:
On February 3, 2003 Yasmin Mclntyre requested the vacation of the existing public utility easement
located along the rear portion of the property. Map No. 4339, Halecrest Estates Unit A, was
recorded September 16, 1959 and included an offer to dedicate easements as shown, on Map No.
4339 (see Attachment) to the City of Chula Vista for public use. The City of Chula Vista accepted
the offer on August 26, 1959.
The intended use for the public utility easement was for the placement of overhead utility service
lines. Throughout the Halecrest Estates Subdivision, there are no overhead utility lines within the
public utility easement located at the back of property lines. All existing overhead utility lines are
located in the City's public street right-of-way. SBC Pac Bell, SDG&E, Sweetwater Authority and
Cox Communications verified that they have no existing facilities within the public utility easement
and do not have any conflicts with the areas proposed to be vacated.
FISCAL IMPACT: A $1,000 deposit made by the applicant is paying for the costs related to the
processing of this vacation request.
Attachments: Map No. 4339
Plat of typical location of 6' and 12' public utility easement
.L'lEngineerMGENDAIPgO84. El. doc
* TYPICAL LOCATION OF 6' AND 12'
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACATION OF ALL EASEMENTS IN THE
HALECREST ESTATES SUBDIVISION CALLED OUT
AS 6' OR 12' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON MAP
NO. 4339
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1959, Map No. 4339, Halecrest Estates Unit A,
was recorded and included a dedication of public utility easements to the City of Chula
Vista on certain properties; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2003, Yasmin Mclntyre, owner of the property
located at 538 East J Street, Lot 189 of Map No. 4339, requested the vacation of the
public utility easement located along the rear portion of her property; and
WHEREAS, Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code allows the City to
summarily vacate a public service easement if:
(a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was
dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately
preceding the proposed vacation; or
(b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and
more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation,
and the easement was not used continuously since that date; or
(c) The easement has been superseded by relocation and there are no
other public facilities located within the easement.
WHEREAS, the intended use of the public utility easements were for the
placement of overhead utility lines along the rear portion of the affected properties; and
WHEREAS, the conditions set forth in both Section 8333(a) and (c) have been
met because during and after development of the Halecrest Estates Subdivision, overhead
utility lines were placed in the City's public street fight-of-way at the front of the
properties and the public utility easement at the rear of the properties was never utilized;
and
WHEREAS, SBC/Pacific Bell, San Diego Gas & Electric, Sweetwater Authority
and Cox Communications have verified that they currently do not have equipment or
facilities within the public utility easement in question and do not plan to place facilities
within that easement in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels it is appropriate to vacate all easements called
out as "6' public utility easements" or '!12' public utility easements" on Map No. 4339;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista, under its authority pursuant to Government Code § 7050 and Chapter 4 of
Part 3 of the Califomia Streets and Highways Code, and specifically Section 8333, does
hereby order the summary vacation of all easements called out as "6' public utility
easements" or "12' public utility easements" on Map No. 4339, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to record
this resolution and from and after the date of its recordation the public utility easement
shall no longer constitute a public service easement.
Presented by Approved as to form by
C~wanson Ann Moore
Engineering Director City Attorney
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date 9/30/03
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Accepting bids and awarding Contract for the "Traffic
Signal Detection Replacement Program" project in the City of Chula Vista,
CA (TF-295)."
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works//,~'~'~
REVIEWED BY: City Manag~ ¢~-~)~/I (4/5ths Vote: Yes
NoX)
__
At2:00 p.m. on August 20, 2003--in the ~Engin~e~ng library (PSB Building), the Director of pUblic
Works received three (3) sealed bids for the "Tr~c Signal Detection Replacement Program" project
m the City of Chula Vista, CA (TF-295).' The scope of the project includes the replacement of
defective traffic signal loop detectors with new loop detector installations or with video detection
cameras. Replacement of defective traffic signal detectors will allow detection-actuated traffic
signals to work more efficiently, thereby reducing delays for motorists wishing to travel through
these intersections.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council Accept Bids and Award the Contract for the "Traffic Signal Detection Replacement
Program" project in the City of Chula Vista, CA (TF-295) to HMS Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $100,355.00.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
The installation of traffic signal system at the subject intersection was approved and budgeted for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-2004 Capital Improvement Program (CLIP). The funding sources are the
Traffic Signal Fund and the Gas Tax Fund.
The work to be done for this project will include the installation of new traffic signal loop detectors
(connected to existing loop detector lead-in cable), installation of video camera detection systems (to
replace loop detectors at select locations), traffic control, restoration of existing improvements and
the construction of all appurtenances and other miscellaneous work necessary to make the traffic
signal detection system complete and operational.
Staff selected video camera detection systems at locations that are prone to roadway
construction/trcnching, at areas scheduled for pavement rehabilitation or for roadways serving high
volumes of traffic (see attachment - Project Locations). Although initial installation costs of video
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detection systems are potentially higher than the average loop detector replacement for an
intersection approach, these systems provide for superb detection under any roadway condition with
minimal costs for future maintenance or repair. In addition, video detection has been proven to be
more consistent than conventional loops when detecting bicyclist traffic. Unlike conventional loop
detectors that are designed to sense metallic objects traveling on the roadway, video detection
systems place a "virtual loop" on the roadway surface that only require physical objects to travel over
the roadway (whether metallic or non-metallic). With the latest technology of bicycles utilizing little
to no metallic material for the frame, video detection is necessary to maintain proper bicyclist
circulation and to improve bicyclist safety.
Bidding Process
Traffic engineering staff recently prepared plans and specifications for this project. Staff also
prepared a construction cost estimate of $103,000.00 using average unit prices of recently received
bids from contractors on similar types of projects.
On August 20, 2003, staff received bids from the following contractors:
Contractor I BidAm;~ ]
'~I~i¥~-rnction, Inc. - San Marcos, CA ~
The low bid, submitted by HMS Construction, Inc., is below the final engineer's estimate of
$103,000.00 by $2,645.00 or approximately 2%. The Contractor has completed recent projects in
the City with favorable performance.
Disclosure Statement
Attached is a copy of the contractor's Disclosure Statement.
Environmental Status
The work involved in this project is exempt under Section 15301, Class lc of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Minor Alterations of Existing Public Improvements or Public
Structures).
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Meeting Date 9/30/03
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ii A Contract Amount (HMS Construction Inc ) ~ $100,355.00 :
i. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION
A. Traffic Signal Fund I .... ~7,~(~$~0(f
B. Gas Tax
' y6yj&-/fijiqb- XVAiLX / i ¥6ii- 6 s:rRi c i6iq
Completion of construction for this project will incur minimal ch~ges to ~ual energy costs ~d
reduce fut~e mainten~ce costs.
PCM, MAA
Attachments: Contractor's Disclosure Statement
Project Locations
J 5Engineer~AGENDA\TF295 -A 113.doc
THE CITY OF CHL'LA VISTA DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Pursuant to Council Policy 101-01, prior to any action upon matters that will require discretionary action
by the Council, plarmmg Commission and all other official bodies of the City, a statement of disclosure of
certain ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions for a City of Chula Vista
election must be filed. The following information must be disclosed:
I. List the names of all persons hax4ng a financial interest in the property that is the subject of the
application or the contract, e.g., oamer, applicant, contractor subcontractor, and material supplier.
2. If any person* identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals with a $2000 investment in the business (corporation/parmership) entity.
3. If any person* identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-profit organization or trust, list the names
of any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or
trustor of rte trust.
4. Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or indepcmdent
contractors you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter.
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5. Has any person* associated ~'ith th/s contract ha~ any financial dealines w/th an official** or. he
City. of Chula Vista as it relates to this contract ~ ithin the past 12 mont~s? Yes No
If Yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official** may have in this contract,
6. Have you made a contribution of more than $250 within the pa. st twelve (12) months to a current
member of the Chula Vista City Council? Yes No ~ If Yes, which Council member?
7. Have you proxSded more than $340 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official** of the City
of Chula Vista in the past twelve (12) months? rrb_is includes being a source of income, money to
retire a legal debt, gift, loan, etc.) Yes __ No ~/ If Yes, which official** and what was
Date: ~x~t [q;~.oO"~
Si~anature of Conlractor/Applicant
Print or type name of Contractor/Apphcant
* Person is defined as: any individual,-firm, co-parmership, joint venture, association, social club.
estate, u-est, receiver, syndicate, any other county, cityl
fraternal
orgamzation,
corporation,
manicipali~, district, or other political subdivision, -or any other ~oup or combination acting a~
a unit.
Official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, plarmmg Commissioner,
Member ora board, comrmssion, or cormmttee of the City, employee, or staffmembers.
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PROJECT LOCATIONS
INTERSECTIONS DETECTION # OF LOOPS
DIRECTION (T},pe D / E)
~lndustrial BI & "L" St Southbound Type D - 2
Type E - 2
Paseo Ladera & Type D - 1
z Telegraph Canyon Rd Eastbound Left-Turn Type E - 3
~-- ~ Fourth Av & "H" St Type D - 1
~ ~ Eastbound Type E - 3
O-~ Type D - 2
o. Eastbound Left-Turn
LU Type E - 6
'~ Fourth Av & %" St Southbound Type D - 2
Type E - 8
Eastbound Type D - 1
TYPE D - 9
TOTAL # OF LOOPS TYPE E - 22
INTERSECTIONS DETECTION # OF APPROX. i BRACKET
DIRECTION CAMERAS CABLE TYPE
LENGTH
Bonita Rd & Otay Lakes Westbound 1 150' STRAIGHT
East"H" St & Tierra Del Southbound Left-Turn 1 300' STRAIGHT
Rey
Hunte Pw & Otay Lakes Westbound 1 500' STRAIGHT
Broadway & "D" St Eastbound 1 100' L-TYPE
Westbound 1 100' STRAIGHT
Northbound 1 250' STRAIGHT
Southbound 1 150' STRAIGHT
Broadway & "E" St Eastbound 1 150' STRAIGHT
Westbound 1 100' STRAIGHT
~ Broadway & "H" St Westbound 1 150' STRAIGHT
qThird Av & Orange Av Southbound 1 250' STRAIGHT
Northbound 1 100' STRAIGHT
t~ Third Av & Main St Southbound 1 250' STRAIGHT
~ Fourth Av & Main St Northbound 1 250' STRAIGHT
~Main St & Nirvana Av Southbound 1 150' STRAIGHT
Anita St & Broadway Northbound 1 100' STRAIGHT
TOTAL 16 3,050'
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM" PROJECT 1N THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CA (TF-295)
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, the Director of Public Works received the
tbllowing three sealed bids for the "Traffic Signal Detection Replacement Program" Project in
the City of Chula Vista, California (TF-295)" project:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
1. HMS Construction, Inc. - San Marcos, CA $100,355.00
2. T & M Electric dba Perry Electric - El Cajon, CA $118,300.00
3. Select Electric- Lakeside, CA $122,750.00
WHEREAS, the total low bid from HMS Construction, Inc., is below the final Engineer's
estimate of $103,000.00 by $2,645.00 or approximately 2%; and
WHEREAS, Engineering staff checked the references that the contractor submitted and
their xvork has been satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, HMS Construction, Inc. has also completed recent projects in the City with
favorable performance; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the Iow bid and is recommending awarding a
$100,355.00 contract to HMS Construction, Inc. of San Marcos, California; and
WHEREAS, the work involved in this project is exempt under Section 15301, Class lc of
the California Environmental Quality Act (Minor Alterations of Existing Public Improvements or
Public Structures); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Chula Vista
does hereby accept the bids and award the contract for the "Traffic Signal Detection Replacement
Program" project in the City of Chula Vista, CA (TF-295) to HMS Construction, Inc. in the amount
of$100,355.00; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Clifford Swanson Ann Moore
Director of Engineering City Attorney
.l:/attorneyqcdo/bid signal detection replacement program
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item:
Meeting Date: 09/30/03
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Amending the FY04 Recreation Department
budget by appropriating $900 in unanticipated revenue fi.om donations
for the Therapeutics Section
SUBMITTED BY.' Buck Martin, Director of R~t~n ~
REVIEWED BY: CityManage~r~)lA~Ux]~I (4/Sths Vote: Yes .__~_X No )
The Therapeutics Section of the Recreation Dep~nent recently received five (5) donations fi.om
local and area businesses and organizations. TheX~Recreation Department is requesting that $900
of these donations be appropriated so that equipment and supplies can be purchased to support
Therapeutic programs and activities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council adopt the resolution amending the FY04 Recreation
Department budget by appropriating $900 in Supplies and Services based on unanticipated
donation revenue for the Therapeutics Section.
BOARDS/COMMISSION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Five donations totaling $1,200 were made by local businesses and organizations to benefit the
Recreation Department's Therapeutics program. Donations were received from the following:
DPR Construction, $150; Murdeta's Mexican Restaurant, $150; The Chula Vista Woman's
Club, $450; Cai-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association (CAL PVA), $300; and RCP Block &
Brick - South Bay, $150. These generous donations were designated for a variety of
Therapeutics programs and activities including Wheely Sports, Camp Sunrise, and the Hand
Cycle program.
A portion of the total amount donated ($300) has already been expended for equipment for the
Therapeutics program through a local non-profit foundation, but the remaining $900 needs to be
appropriated to the Therapeutics Section so that donor-designated equipment and supplies can be
purchased.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no net impact to the General Fund. The $900 in donated funds
will be used to pumhase supplies and equipment for the Therapeutics programs listed above.
J/parksrec/council agenda reports/donations appropriation - Therapeutics
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR
2004 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $900 IN UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE FROM DONATIONS FOR THE
THERAPEUTICS SECTION
WHEREAS, five donations totaling $1,200 were made by local businesses and
organizations to benefit the Recreation Department's Therapeutics programs; and
WHEREAS, the donations were from the following entities: DPR Construction,
$150; Murrieta's Mexican Restaurant, $150; The Chula Vista Woman's Club, $450; Cai-
Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association (CAL PVA), $300; and RCP Block & Brick
South Bay, $150; and
WHEREAS, the donations were designated for a variety of Therapeutics
programs and activities, including Wheely Sports, Camp Sunrise, and the Hand Cycle
program; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the total amount donated ($300) was given to a local
non-profit foundation which bought equipment for the City's Therapeutics program; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department wishes to accept the remaining $900 in
donations and appropriate and budget the funds for the Therapeutics program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby amend the Fiscal Year 2004 budget by appropriating unanticipated
donation revenue in the amount of $900 to the Recreation Department budget for supplies
and services expenditures associated with the City's Therapeutics program.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Buck Martin Ann Moore
Recreation Director City Attorney
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: ~
Meeting Date: 09/30/03
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista Middle School for the provision
of extended before- and after- school program hours, amending the FY04
Recreation Department budget by appropriating $12,524 in tmanticipated
. revenue, and authori.g~i~g the Mayor to execute said agreement
SUBMITTEDBY: Recreation~ ~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager ~ ~1, , (~/'\ (4/5ths Vote: Yes X No __ )
Chula Vista Middle School has been awarded ,tare grant for the provision of additional before-
and after- school programming hours. The hool has asked the Recreation Department to
provide these services, via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for $12,524 (please see
Attachment "A"). These hours are in addition to the existing after-school hours provided by the
Department to the School.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the resolution approving the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista Middle School for the provision
of extended before- and after- school program hours, amending the FY04 Recreation Department
budget by appropriating $12,524 in Personnel Services based on unanticipated revenue, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Commission
has been informed of the Middle School's request for additional programming.
DISCUSSION:
The Recreation Department and the Sweetwater Union High School District (District) jointly
fund the Middle School after-school program (Club Teen Connection). The program is
additionally funded from Critical Hours Grants and Safe Neighborhood, Safe Schools Grants
received by the individual schools. Collaborative partners in the program include South Bay
YMCA and South Bay Community Services, as well as the individual schools. Activities
include sports, crafts, homework help,, games, special events, field trips, specialized classes and
much more. The program is free to all participants.
The existing core program hours and participating schools are:
Chula Vista Middle School Monday through Friday, 3:15 ~ 5:15pm
Rancho Del Rey Middle School Monday through Friday, 3:00- 5:00pm
Castle Park Middle School Monday through Friday, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Hilltop Middle School Monday through Friday, 3:20 - 5:20pm
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Meeting Date: 09/30/03
Due to the success of the program, the Chula Vista Middle School has requested that additional
hours of daily programming be provided by the Department, to be funded from a new State
grant. Chula Vista Middle School is proposing an MOU with the City for $12,524 to fund the
following: a) staffing for new extended hours from 6:15am to 8:15am and from 5:15pm to
6:15pm Monday through Friday, b) hours for staff meetings, field trips, and special events, and
c) one additional hour per day for attendance in the classrooms, assemblies, and lanchtimes.
This MOU covers the school year, from September 2, 2003 through June 18, 2004.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no net impact to the General Fund. The FY2003-04 budget for the
Recreation Department is proposed to be amended, to appropriate $12,524 for staffing costs
associated with the provision of additional program hours for the 2003-04 school year, from
September 2, 2003 through June 18, 2004. Chula Vista Middle School will reimburse the City
for expenses following the submittal of quarterly invoices for services rendered.
Attachment: "A" Agreement between Chula Vista Middle School and City of Chula Vista
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUBCONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNT YOUTH
AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF
EXTENDED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS AT
HILLTOP AND CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $8,333 IN
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the YMCA and the City desire to work cooperatively to operate and expand
the Critical Hours Program to provide after school services to students at Castle Park and Hilltop
Middle Schools; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA is the designated fiscal agent for a County of San Diego Critical
Hours grant, and, as such, is subcontracting various services to be provided by several entities; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Critical Hours Program is provide after school services
during the hours most parents work at Castle Park and Hilltop Middle Schools; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has awarded the City of Chula Vista (Recreation Department) a
$8,333 contract to provide sports and other recreational activities to students after school at Castle
Park and Hilltop Middle Schools; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to establish a formal working relationship
between the parties, based upon the intent of policy set by the San Diego County Board of
Supervisors, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and the YMCA in the
awarded Critical Hours Program contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby amend the Fiscal Year 2004 budget for the Recreation Department by $8,333 in
unanticipated revenue and approves an agreement between the YMCA and the City to administer
the grant and provide extended after school programs.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Buck Martin Ann Moore
Recreation Director City Attorney
THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED
AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE
FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY
THE CITY COUNCIL
Ann Moore
City Attorney
Dated: September 24, 2003
SUBCONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE YMCA OF SAN DIEGO
COUNT YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF
EXTENDED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS AT HILLTOP AND
CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLS
;,Iv/
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND
CHULA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
THIS AGREEMENT, by and between the City of Chula Vista, a municipal
corporation (hereinafter "City"), and Chula Vista Middle School (hereinafter "Middle
School") to provide before- and after- school program hours at Chula Vista Middle
School during the time school is in session between September 2, 2003 and June 18,
2004;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED by and between the parties
hereto as follows:
I. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHULA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOl
1. Provide on-site indoor and outdoor facilities for the additional before- and after-
school program appropriate to the number of participants.
2. Promote and foster a positive environment for the development of a successful
before- and after- school program.
3. Host bi-monthly meetings with City staff to discuss program goals and
effectiveness.
4. Provide office space and storage for the City's staff supervisor (Recreation
Specialist).
5. Provide an on-site After School Coordinator or staff during the before- and after-
school program hours.
6. Pay to the City an amount up to $12,524 for the City staff costs to provide the
additional before- and after- school program hours, as shown in Attachment A.
I1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
1. Provide sports and recreational activities similar to the existing after school
program to students participating in the additional before- and after- school
program. Activities include sports, crafts, homework help, games, special
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events, field trips, specialized classes and much more. The program is free to
all participants.
2. Provide Recreation Department staff to operate the additional before- and after-
school program at Chula Vista Middle School, during the days school is in
session, from September 2, 2003 through June 18, 2004. Staffing will consist of
472 hours of Recreation Specialist and 652 hours of Recreation Leader for a
total of 1,124 hours at the City's prevailing wages. Additional before-school
hours will be from 6:15am to 8:15am Monday - Friday for a Recreation Leader.
Additional after-school hours are added for both the Recreation Leader and
Recreation Specialist, including one additional hour from 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Monday -Friday. Please see attachment "A" for a complete list of hours by staff
and the time of day.
3. Submit completed daily attendance rosters for each activity provided by City to
the After School Coordinator or appropriate Middle School staff.
4. Attend bi-weekly meetings with Middle School staff to discuss program goals
and effectiveness.
5. Provide a Recreation Department Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the
additional before- and after- school program, in cooperation with Middle School
staff.
III. COMPENSATION
Chula Vista Middle School' agrees to pay the City up to $12,524 to support activities
provided by the City for the additional before- and after- school program. Compensation
shall be based on the prevailing hourly wage for each City employee performing
services pursuant to this Agreement. In addition to said hourly wage, City shall also be
compensated for all retirement and Medicare costs attributable to those employees.
The City will invoice Chula Vista Middle School quarterly beginning October 1, 2003 and
thereafter January 1, April1, and June 18, 2004 payable within 30 days of receipt.
IV. TERM/TERMINATION
The term of this Agreement shall commence on September 2, 2003, and continue
through June 18, 2004, matching the term of the grant funding previously mentioned.
Either party upon sixty- (60) day advance written notice may terminate this Agreement.
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V. HOLD HARMLESS / INDEMNIFICATION
Each party agrees to hold harmless the other, their elected and appointed officers,
trustees, agents and employees from and against all claims or damages, liability or
costs and expense (including without limitation attorney's fees) arising out of the
performance of this subcontract by the parties, their agents, employees, subcontractors
or others, except for only those claims arising from the sole negligence or sole willful
misconduct of either party, or their officers or employees. It is understood that such
indemnity shall survive the termination of this agreement.
VI. FINGERPRINT CLEARANCF
Each party is responsible for fingerprinting its employees who will be working with
students. If the City or Middle School discover that an individual in their respective
employment is placed at the school site who has a serious or violent felony conviction
as defined by the Education Code, Section 44830.1, or a sex offense conviction or
controlled substance conviction as defined by the Education Code, Section 44011, that
individual's employment status and/or duties will be altered to comply with all local,
state, and federal laws/regulations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
day indicated in the terms of the Agreement.
Dated: August, 19, 2003
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CHULA VISTA MIDDLE SCH,~
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor D g kiss, Principal
Approved as to form by:
Ann Moore
City Attorney
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Attachment A
City of Chula Vista
Recreation Department Staffing
For Additional Before- and After- School Program
At Chula Vista Middle School
The City shall provide the following staff and hours for the period of September 2, 2003
through June 18, 2004, on the days that school is in session, from Monday through
Friday, based on 180 school days:
5:15pm-6:15pm (1 hour per day)
Recreation Specialist: - 180 hours
Recreation Leader- 180 hours
TOTAL: 360hours
6:15am-8:15am (2 hours per day)
Recreation Leader - 360 hours*
TOTAL: 3~hours
Hours for staff meetinqs, field trips, special events, PHAT Fridays, as needed
Recreation .Specialist: - 112 hours
Recreation Leader- 112 hours
TOTAL: 224 hours
One additional hour per day for attendance in classroom, assemblies, lunchtimes
Recreation Specialist - 180 hours
TOTAL: 180 hours
Summary:
Recreation Specialist: - 472 hours
Recreation Leader- 652 hours
TOTAL: 1124 hours
* The Chula Vista Middle School will ensure that additional staff from the school and the
South Bay Community Services, a collaborative partner to the school, is also present
during these hours so that the Recreation Leader is not alone during these early
morning hours.
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MEETING DATE: 9/30/2003
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITE~ TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DI~CTOR L-~'~ ~'~
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAG ·
BACKGROUND
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has issued o Notice Of
Funding Availability (NOFA) for the CalHome program which was established by passage of
Proposition 46, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Ad of 2002. Proposition 46
provides funding to local public agencies to enable Iow income households to become or remain
homeowners. The City of Chub Vista qualifies to apply for up to $500,000 that can be used to
rehabilitate Iow income owner-occupied housing units. If selected for such funding the funds will be
used to augment and expand the City's Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) that
provides loans and grants to rehabilitate single family and mobile homes within the City.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Council authorize staff to submit an application to the State of California
HCD for funding under the CalHome Program.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The State of Califonia Department of Housing and Community Development has issued a NOFA
for funding under the CaIHome Program. The NOFA is for approximately $25 million in total
funds available throughout the State. The City of Chula Vista is eligible to apply for a maximum
of $500,000 based on its population size and housing rehabilitation program experience. Funds
awarded will be a grant to the City to assist individual households in the forms of deferred
payment loans, payable on sale or transfer of the homes or when they cease to be owner
occupied. Applications under this NOFA are due in the HCD offices on October 8, 2003.
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CalHome Program borrowers must be Iow- or very Iow- income households whose income shall
not exceed 80% of the county median income. Additionally, they must be owner -occupants of
units that need rehabilitation and shall occupy units rehabilitated as their principal place of
residence. These requirements are all consistent with the City's Community Housing
Improvement Program(CHIP). If the City is awarded the funds, the City will be required to enter
into a Standard Agreement with HCD for a term of 36 months from the date of the award letter.
With this action the city is authorizing the City Manager to submit the application and execute all
other documents necessary to participate in this process. If the City is selected for such funding,
staff will return to Council to approve a standard agreement and to appropriate the funds
received.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the requested action. However, the CalHome program
is an opportunity to increase the financial resources of the City's CHIP and to expand the scope
of the program by being able to address moderate to high housing rehabilitation needs of the
community
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
CALHOME PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista, a political subdivision of the State of California wishes to
apply for and receive an allocation of funds through the CalHome Program; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (hereinafter
referred to as "HCD") has issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") for the CalHome program
established by Chapter 84, Statutes of 2000 (SB 1656 Alarcon), and codified in Chapter 6 (commencing with
Section 59650) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (the "statute"). Pursuant to the
statute, HCD is authorized to approve funding allocations utilizing monies made available by the State
Legislature to the CalHome program, subject to the terms and conditions of the statute and the CalHome
Program Regulations adopted by HCD on July 15, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista wishes to submit an application to obtain from HCD an
allocation of CalHome funds in the amount of $500,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Chula Vista shall submit to HCD an
application to participate in the CalHome Program in response to the NOFA issued on July 16, 2003 which
will request a funding allocation for the following activities:
The objective of the proposed program is to substantially rehabilitate owner occupied housing units
located in the City of Chula Vista.
If the application for funding is approved, the City of Chula Vista hereby agrees to use the CalHome
funds for eligible activities in the manner presented in the application as approved by HCD and in
accordance with program regulations cited above. It also may execute any and all other instruments
necessary or required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program.
The City of Chula Vista authorizes David D. Rowlands, Jr. City Manager, to execute in the name of
the City of Chula Vista, the application, and all other documents required by HCD to participate in the
CalHome Program.
Presented by Apgr~oved as to form by
Community Development Director ~t~ Attorney
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.: fl ~
Meeting Date: 09-30-2003
ITEM TITLE: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista Accepting a
report regarding historic preservation in Chula Vista and directing Staff
to determine the resources needed to implement the reconunendations of
the report. ]~
SUBMITTED BY: Acting Director of Planning a~d,Building~
REVIEWED BY: City Man~ ~1 (4/5tbs Vote: Yes No )
City Staff and an ad hoc historic preserv t~j~n committee conducted an overall evaluation of
historic preservation in Chula Vista. Staff and the committee have completed their work and are
presenting their f'mdings in the attached ~eport. (Attachment 1)
RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council accept the report and direct staff to determine what resources will he needed
to implement a Historic Preservation Program for Chula Vista.
BOARDS/COM_MISSIONS RECOMMENDATION:
An Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee reviewed the report entitled "Evaluation of Historic
Preservation in Chula Vista" on July 31, 2003 and recommends that the City Council accept the
report and direct staff to determine what resources will be needed to implement an effective
historic preservation program in Chula Vista.
DISCUSSION:
1. Background
In July 2002 an ad hoc historic preservation committee was formed that would: review the
existing historic preservation efforts in Chula Vista, identify key tasks to be performed to
better historic preservation in the City, and to develop recommendations of what the City of
Chula Vista Historic Preservation Program should be and an action plan to get there. An Ad
Hoc Historic Preservation Committee, comprised of one member each of the Resource
Conservation Committee, the Design Review Committee, Planning Commission, the Heritage
Museum Board and the Town Centre Committee was formed. Assistance was provided to staff
and the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee by consultant Wayne Donaldson, a recognized
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expert in historic preservation. Meetings were held between November 14, 2002 and July 2003.
The meetings were noticed and the public was invited to participate in each meeting.
As a first step, the Ad Hoc historic preservation Committee developed a mission statement as
well as objectives, goals, and tasks that would constitute the overall historic preservation vision
for the City of Chula Vista. The mission statement is as follows:
"The Mission of the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee is to develop
recommendations for historic preservation in Chula Vista that will foster
cohesiveness between historic preservation and other land use policies and that
will preserve elements of important periods in Chula Vista history and that will
honor individuals that have played a significant role in the cultural, social,
economic and architectural history."
The following are key goals and objectives identified by the committee members as part of the
mission statement process:
· Develop a preservation program based upon the Certified Local Government (CLG)
criteria;
· Provide a predictable and consistent historic review process, such as the National
Register of Historic Places criteria for designation;
· Establish an adequate and qualified historic preservation review board;
· Provide a set of standards or principles to guide the Board/Commission with regards to
historic preservation issues;
· Provide incentives for historic preservation; and
· Provide adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program.
Based upon the mission statement and the goals and objectives identified by the committee
(Attachment 2), the Ad Hoc committee used the subsequent meetings to develop a come up
with recommendations for historic preservation that would be unique to Chula Vista.
From committee input and an analysis of existing conditions, the Consultant, in collaboration
with Staff, developed an evaluation of historic preservation efforts in Chula Vista. The analysis
of existing conditions or situation analysis consisted of an identification of the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of historic preservation in Chula Vista. The
situation analysis was an important part of identifying Chula Vista's future historic
preservation needs. From this information the proposed the recommendations were developed.
Staff forwarded a draft of the evaluation report to the Ad Hoc Committee members on July 14,
2003 and met with the Ad Hoc Committee for final comment on July 31, 2003. The Ad Hoc
Committee accepted the recommendations of the report and recommended that staff take the
report to Council for direction on how to proceed.
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2. Proposal
One finding of the Ad Hoc Committee was that a successful historic preservation program
should be unique to the City to which it applies and is dependent upon many factors including
the community's stage of development, number and type of historic resources, awareness of
local historic resources, and existing protection and incentives for the preservation of historic
resources. The recommendations are intended to address the issues raised in the SWOT
analysis and recommends various strategic actions to consider for an updated preservation
planning program. Since the update of Chula Vista's General Plan is underway, the proposed
recommendations recognize the unique opportunity for the City to coordinate its historic
preservation efforts with the long-term land use policies and goals of the City.
The report provides the City with information for developing a strategic plan that would
provide for consistency between historic preservation goals and land-use policies. The
development of a comprehensive historic preservation program based upon a strategic plan
would provide clear direction for implementing the objectives and goals for historic
preservation in Chula Vista as expressed in the General Plan. The recommendation of the Ad
Hoc Committee is that such a program would be based upon a City ordinance and would:
a. Integrate historic preservation with the goals and objectives of the general plan
b. Be based on the Certified Local Government (CLG) program
c. Establish a qualified historic review board
d. Provide design guidelines for historic resources
e. Set guidelines that follow the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties
f. Establish incentive programs for the preservation of historic resources.
g. Require a survey system and inventory of historic resources that is maintained and
updated on a regular basis.
h. Provide opportunities for public outreach and education.
Each of these components as well as the proposed action plan for accomplishing them is
discussed further in the "Evaluation of Historic Preservation" report.
If the City Council concurs with the Ad Hoc Preservation Committee's findings and directs
staff as proposed, staff will determine what resources will be needed to develop a strategic plan
(staffing needed, time schedules, and any other necessary resources) and return to council for
additional direction.
CONCLUSION:
The attached report identifies the efforts and tasks needed in order to develop an enhanced
historic preservation program for the City of Chula Vista. It is recommended that Council
accept the report and direct staff to determine what resources will be needed to develop a program
that will accomplish the recommendations of the report.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
At this time, there are no fiscal impacts on the city. If council directs staff, staff will conduct
an analysis of what resources will be necessary to develop a strategic plan that will incorporate
the recommendations set forth in the attached report.
Attachments
1. "Evaluation of Historic Preservation in Chula Vista" report
2. Ad Hoc Preservation Committee Mission Statement
3. Council Informational Memo
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AN EVALUATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IN CHULA VISTA
Submittedto:
The City OfChulaVista
276 Fou~hAvenue
SanDiego, CA91910
Submitted by:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
As Recommended by:
The Chula Vista ad hoc historic preservation committee
September 30, 2003
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City of Chula Vista
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor
Patty Davis, City Councilmember
John McCann, City Councilmember
~ll~~ Jerry Rindone, City Councilmember
Mary Salas, City Councilmember
Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee
Charles Bull, Resource Conservation Commission
Pamela Bensoussan, Heritage Museum Board
Cheryl Mestler, Design Review Committee
Steve Castaneda, Planning Commission
Bob Madsen, Town Centre Project Area Committee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. INTRODUCTION
3. MISSION STATEMENT
4. STATEMENT OF SHARED VALUES
5. BACKGROUND
6. PROGRAMS AND TERMINOLOGY FOR HISTORIC
RESOURCES
7. EXISTING FRAMEWORK
8. SITUATION ANALYSIS
9. PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
10. PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
11. APPENDIX A. Comparative Analysis: Current Criteria for Local Designation
and Designation Procedures Matrix
B. Certified Local Government Requirements
C. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards
D. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for and Evaluation and
Identification
E. List of Designated Historic Sites
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The surge of local interest in historic preservation resulted in the City's adoption of the Mills Act
Program in 2001 as well as prompted a need to evaluate the City's current historic preservation
policies. In 2002 an ad hoc historic preservation committee was formed to develop
recommendations for historic preservation in Chula Vista that would coordinate with the General
Plan Update. The purpose of the ad hoc historic preservation committee was to:
· Evaluate the City's existing historic preservation program;
Make a recommendation for an appropriate program for the future;
· Identify short-term and long-term tasks that would assist the City of Chula Vista
in accomplishing the mission for historic preservation.
The ad hoc historic preservation committee, staff members of the Planning Department,
Community Development, the Library and historic preservation consultant, Architect Milford
Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, attended five (5) meetings in order to evaluate the City's existing
program and to determine appropriate recommendations for the City's future preservation needs.
The "Evaluation of Historic Preservation in Chula Vista" analyzes existing conditions, trends,
current plans and standards, and provides recommendations on how to improve the City's
approach to historic preservation. This report will also include an action plan for
implementation.
In an effort to develop a consensus, the ad hoc historic preservation committee developed a
mission statement which identified objectives, goals, and tasks that would complement the
overall vision for the City of Chula Vista. With the mission statement in hand, it enabled the ad
hoc committee members to focus on the needs of the City and develop a preservation program
that would benefit the history of Chula Vista and its resources.
The ad hoc historic preservation committee reviewed the current programs and terminology for
historic resources in order to establish a foundation for evaluation of its current program. This
included:
· National Historic Preservation Act;
· National Register of Historic Places;
· Califomia Register of Historical Resources
· Certified Local Government;
· The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; and
· Califomia Historical Building Code.
Next, the City's designation process was reviewed with an indepth look at its current properties
listed on the local register. Although the City of Chula Vista is rich and diverse in its collection
of historic resources, it was determined that the current designation process as outlined in the
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City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, did not provide for a consistent historic review process.
Issues such as "historical context" and "integrity" were discussed in detail.
The ad hoc historic preservation committee also developed an action plan that would address the
issues raised regarding Chula Vista's historic preservation program. The action plan included
the following:
· Develop a preservation program based upon the Certified Local Government (CLG)
criteria;
· Provide a predictable and consistent historic review process, such as the National
Register of Historic Places criteria for designation;
· Establish an adequate and qualified historic preservation review board;
· Provide a set of standards or principles to guide the Board/Commission with regards
to historic preservation issues;
· Provide incentives for historic preservation; and
· Provide adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program.
2. INTRODUCTION
A local historic preservation ordinance is the most effective form of protecting a community's
historic resources. Every local government in California has the authority to adopt a local
program applying regulations to historic properties. Because every local community has varying
types of historic resources, populations, and development pressures, it is understandable that
each local government should create a local historic preservation program that best suits the
needs and views of its community. A historic preservation program should provide a policy for
the protection of historic resources, establish an object and process for designating historic
properties, and protect the integrity of designated historic properties.
3. MISSION STATEMENT
In an effort to develop consensus and cooperation, the ad hoc historic preservation committee
identified objectives, goals and tasks that they felt would complement the overall vision for the
City of Chula Vista. With the assistance of the City's Organizational Development Training staff
member Toni McKean, the ad hoc historic preservation committee identified objectives, goals
and tasks that they felt would complement the overall vision for the City of Chula Vista. The
following mission statement of the Committee was developed from those objectives, goals, and
tasks identified:
The Mission of the ad hoc historic preservation committee is to
develop recommendations for historic preservation in Chula Vista that
will foster cohesiveness between historic preservation and other land
use policies and that will preserve elements of important periods in
Chula Vista History and that will honor individuals that have played
a significant role in the cultural, social, economic, and architectural history.
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With this mission in mind, the Committee determined that an appropriate program for the future
should recognize and preserve the integrity of buildings, structures, and sites; address the values
and principles of the entire City of Chula Vista; and honor contributions of individuals who have
played a significant role locally, regionally, and nationally.~
4. STATEMENT OF SHARED VALUES
Historic preservation activities in Chula Vista should focus on the values established by the City
Council in February 2000. At that time, the City Council developed a statement of shared values
that the City should be committed to pursue in each of its endeavors. These values are: to build
and nurture a progressive and cohesive community which values our diversity, respects our
citizens, honors our legacy, and embraces the opportunities for the future. Further, historic
preservation should help provide for a "connected, balanced, and cohesive community" which
was established as one of the City Council 2003 Strategic Themes.
5. BACKGROUND
A. Brief History2
The Chula ;?ista area was part of a Spanish land grant known as Rancho del Rey, the King's
Ranch. Under Mexican role in 1821, this ranch became known as Rancho de la Nacion. It
encompassed National City, Chula Vista, Bonita, Sunnyside, and the Sweetwater Valley. In
1845, the ranch was granted to Juan Forster, son-in-law of Mexican governor Plo Pico. Ten
years later, Forster sold it to F.A.L. Pioche, a Frenchman from San Francisco, who sold out to
the Kimball brothers, Frank, Warren, and Levi.
Frank Kimball, a real estate developer, built the towns of Nafional City and Chula Vista. In
1885, he brought the Santa Fe Railroad to Southern California, with its first terminus in National
City. Several directors of the Santa Fe Railroad and Colonel W.G. Dickinson, a professional
town planner, formed the San Diego Land and Town Company. They began developing the area
by subdividing a 5,000 acre portion into five-acre lots with avenues and streets 80 feet in width
and a steam motor passing through the center. The purchaser was required to build thereon.
Within six months, a modem style house costing not less than $2,000 was built.
According to the National Register of Historic Places, integrity is the ability of a property to convey its
significance. To be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, a property must not only be shown to be
significant under the National Register criteria, but it also must have integrity. The evaluation of integrity is
sometimes a subjective judgment, but it must always be grounded in an understanding of a property's physical
features and how they relate to its significance. There are seven (7) aspects of integrity as defined by the National
Register: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. National Park Service,
National Register Bulletin 15: How to.,lpply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, (Washington D.C.: U.S.
Department of the Interior), rev. 1991. http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/publications/bulletins/urb 15/ntb 15_8.btm
2 Excerpt from "Chula Vista Historic Home Tour" Brochure, 2002.
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The Sweetwater Dam was built by the San Diego Land and Town Company to bring water to
Chula Vista; a railroad was built to connect Chula Vista and Otay with National City and San
Diego. The people coming to Chula Vista raised lemons, and in time, the area became the
largest lemon-growing center in the world.
The city was incorporated in 1911 ~vith a population of 550. After its incorporation, Chula Vista
continued to be a leading lemon-growing center. Other important crops were tomatoes, celery,
and salt. The Western Salt Works has been operating on the Chula Vista bay front since the
beginning of the century. From 1916 to 1920, Chula Vista had a kelp processing plant that
produced potash and acetone to make cordite used by the British to make bombs during World
War I. This plant, now known as Gunpowder Point, had the largest kelp harvesting fleet and
tank farm in the world at that time. Just after World War II, Rohr Aircraft Company was
established on the bay front.
The current rapid population growth and activity in Chula Vista is such that could not have been
imagined in 1911. Today's historic homes can be found in the areas between Interstate 5 and
805, framed by Broadway and Hilltop and C Street through L Street.
B. Historic Preservation in Chula Vista
Prior to 1985, the City of Chula Vista did not have an official local register that contained a
listing of historic resources. Only a minimal number of houses were recognized and designated
as historic.
In 1985 the City of Chula Vista sponsored a local historic resources inventory. The inventory
was limited to the area of Trousdale Drive to the north, L Street to the South, Freeway 5 to the
West and Hilltop Drive on the East. This inventory preceded the annexation of the Montgomery
Area and did not include this area as part of the survey. Participating in the survey included
three (3) members of the Chula Vista Historical Society and local historian, Kama Webster.
Kama Webster was contracted directly by the City Council to research and document the
architecture and history of the homes and conduct a walking survey of homes within the study
area. As a result, approximately 258 homes were included on the survey list with 42 of the
homes being included within the Chula Vista List of Historic Sites.
More recently, the surge in local interest in historic preservation coupled with a City Council
committed to the preservation of historic resources within Chula Vista prompted an evaluation of
current historic preservation policies and led to the adoption of the Mills Act Program in 2001.
The Mills Act Program is a tax incentive program for owners of historic homes and buildings.
Since that time, 15 more houses have been designated as historic with a total of 22 historic
homeowners electing to participate in the Mills Act Program.
Council directed staff to review the status of the City's historic preservation program and to
propose amendments if needed. Staff researched historic preservation programs of other cities in
San Diego County and found that, unlike Chula Vista, most jurisdictions included historic
preservation as a section in their General Plan and/or had a historic preservation ordinance in
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place. In light of the fact that Chula Vista was currently updating their General Plan, staff felt
that a more comprehensive approach to reviewing the City's historic preservation policies,
programs, and activities, coordinated with the General Plan Update, would be beneficial.
Staff took the request to Council and in July 2002, the City Council approved the formation of an
ad hoc historic preservation committee. The Council also approved that a consultant, familiar
with historic preservation programs, be retained to assist in the development of the plan. Council
requested that the committee develop recommendations of what the City of Chula Vista Historic
Preservation Program should be and an action plan for how the City may obtain those goals.
The ad hoc committee was charged with the responsibility of:
· Providing an evaluation of the City's existing historic preservation program;
· Determining an appropriate program for the future and identifying short-term and
long-term tasks that would help the City accomplish the mission for historic
preservation.
The Committee was comprised of one representative from the Resource Conservation
Commission, Design Review Committee, Planning Comanission, Heritage Museum Board, and
the Town Centre Project Area Committee.
6. PROGRAMS AND TERMINOLOGY FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES
Historic preservation laws and programs were enacted throughout the nation because of public
concern about the destruction of national and state prehistoric and historic resources by
government-sponsored projects. Within the past generation, historic preservation has evolved
from a limited and somewhat insular pursuit into a broad based popular movement with wide
support. The following are programs and terminology common for historic resources:
A. National Historic Preservation Act
In 1966, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) establishing the
Federal Government as a full partner and leader in historic preservation. While Congress
recognized that national goals for historic preservation could best be achieved by
supporting the drive, enthusiasm, and wishes of local citizens and communities, it
understood that the Federal Government must set an example through enlightened
policies and practices.
The NHPA requires federal and state agencies to consider the impacts that their projects
and plans will have on properties listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register
of Historic Places. Ifa federal or state project will adversely affect a register-eligible
property, then the agency must consider ways to lessen or mitigate the negative impacts
on the eligible property. Agencies may consult with the State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO) in making decisions about the identification, register-eligibility, and
mitigation treatment for properties. Federal agencies include Tribal Historic Preservation
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Offices and the Federal Historic Preservation Offices as well as other interested parties in
their decision-making process.
B. National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the official federal list of districts, sites,
buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture,
archaeology, engineering, and culture. Properties eligible for listing on the National
Register contribute to an understanding of the historical and cultural foundations of the
nation. The National Register includes all prehistoric and historic properties within the
National Park system, National Historic Landmarks, and properties of significance in
national, state, or local prehistory and history.
The National Register is the "authoritative guide to be used by Federal, State, and local
governments, private groups, and citizens to identify the Nation's cultural resources and
to indicate what properties should be considered for protection from destruction or
impairment." However, the federal regulations explicitly provide that National Register
listing of private property "does not prohibit under Federal law or regulation any actions
which may otherwise be taken by the property owner with respect to the property."
Benefits for listing include the recognition of a property's importance to local, regional,
or national history and as well as assist in bringing financial benefits to the community
through revitalization and heritage tourism.
C. California Register of Historical Resources
The California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) is an authoritative
guide to California's significant historical and archaeological resources to be used by
state and local agencies, private groups, and citizens in identifying the existing historical
resources of the state, and to indicate which resources deserve to be protected, to the
extent prudent and feasible, from substantial adverse change.
The California Register program encourages:
(1) public recognition and protection of resources of architectural, historical,
archaeological, and cultural significance,
(2) identifies historical resources for state and local planning purposes,
(3) defines threshold eligibility for state historic preservation grant funding.
The State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) oversees the California Register
program, which the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) administers.
D. Certified Local Government
The Certified Local Government program integrates local governments with the national
historic preservation program through activities that strengthen decision-making
regarding historic places at the local level. The program also provides federal funding
and technical assistance to local governments via the State Historic Preservation Officer
for preservation activities.
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E. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all programs
under Departmental authority and for advising Federal agencies on the preservation of
historic properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places. In partial fulfillment of this responsibility, The Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (The Standards) have been developed
to guide work undertaken on historic buildings. There are separate standards for
preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction.
In addition, The Standards have guided Federal agencies in carrying out their historic
preservation responsibilities for properties in Federal ownership or control; the State
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and local officials in reviewing both Federal and
non-Federal rehabilitation proposals. The Standards are mandated when federal funds are
utilized or when they are part of a federal tax certification program. It is the intent of The
Standards to assist the long-term preservation of historic materials and features. The
Standards pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and
occupancy and encompass the exterior and interior of the buildings as well as cultural
landscapes.
F. California Historical Building Code
The CHBC applies to all qualified historic structures, districts and sites. To be qualified,
designation must come from federal, state or local authority and includes structures listed
on following:
· National Register of Historic Places
California Register of Historic Resources
· California Registered State Historic Landmarks
· Points of Historic Interest
· State Recorded and Evaluated Local Inventories
· City or County Inventories
Title 24, Part 8, the California Historical Building Code, is the only building code in
California appropriate to historic structures, districts and sites. It mandates that
reasonable alternatives be sought and adopted where historic fabric or historic
perceptions are threatened by the requirements of the regular code.
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7. EXISTING FRAMEWORK
Chula Vista has a rich and diverse inventory of historic resources. There are 61 sites/structures
that have been determined by the City Council to meet the local criteria and are currently listed
on the Chula Vista List of Historic Sites. (Refer to Appendix F, List of Designated Historic
Sites) The current local designation criteria is as follows:
a. Bears a relationship to overall heritage on a local, state, or national basis.
b. Relates to a historic personage who played an important role historically, on a
local, state, or national basis. However, the individual need not be known
nationally, as long as it was someone who made a significant contribution on a
local basis. Ideally, this includes a site where the individual lived or where a
noteworthy historical contribution or achievement took place.
c. May be a site where an important event took place. This would be an event
symbolic ora phase of history that could reach the national level. The site of the
signing of a historic document, for example, will satisfy this criterion.
d. The site should have distinguishing architectural characteristics that are
identifiable. This includes structures of a particular architecturally style
recognizable today.
e. The site may be archaeologically significant in its association with pre-history of
the area. A site demonstrating existence of an ancient community (Indians
indigenous to the area, for example) could satisfy this criterion.
f. Has integrity. This is where the site continues to have evidence of the original
features. Enough of the original structure or the site is intact to be distinguishable
as having historical value.
A. Current Plans and Standards
Currently, historic preservation is not contained in the Chula Vista General Plan nor does
the City have a historic preservation ordinance. The legislative basis for historic
preservation in Chula Vista is only addressed in Chapter 2.32 Sections 2.32.030 (J),
2.32.070, 2.32.090 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and falls under the jurisdiction of
the Resource Conservation Commission (RCC).
Ordinance Provisions:
· §2.32.030 (J) Safeguard the city's historic, aesthetic, social, economic, political,
and architectural past.
· §2.32.070 Additional duties - Historical protection
The commission shall:
A. Recommend to the city council the designation of any site which it has
found to meet the criteria as a historical site. The commission shall also
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recommend if the historical site permit process as provided in Section
2.32.090 of this chapter, should be imposed on the site;
B. Inspect any site which the commission has reason to believe could meet
the criteria for a historic site;
C. Explore means for the protection, retention, and preservation of any
historical site, including, but not limited to, appropriate legislation and
financing, such as the establishment of a private funding organization or
individual, local, state, or federal assistance;
D. Recommend standards for historical and aesthetic districts and the
establishment of such districts within the city;
E. Coordinate its activities with the county, the state, and the federal
government as appropriate to prevent duplication of efforts.
F. Provide direction to staff for the preparation and maintenance of a register
of all designated historical sites. The register shall include a description of
the site, its location, the reason for its designation, and other information
that the commission determines necessary. The register shall be
distributed to city departments; the owners and/or occupants of designated
historical sites and other interested civic or governmental agencies;
~ -'G. Ten days prior to the consideration by the commission of any site for
designation as a historical site, the owner shall be notified in writing that
the site is under consideration for inclusion in the register. The notice
~ shall include the date, time, and place of the meeting. For purposes of this
~ chapter, the owner of such property is the person appearing as the owner
of such property on the last equalized assessment roll of the county. Such
notice shall be mailed to the address shown on the assessment roll, in
order for a person to appear and protest such inclusion. The owner shall
also be notified of any subsequent discussion or possible actions regarding
the potential site by the commission or city council.
· §2.32.090 Historical site permit process.
A. The city council may, after considering such a recommendation by the
resource conservation commission, impose the permit restrictions
contained in this section.
B. No permit for the demolition, substantial alteration or removal of any
building, structure, or site shall be issued without first referring the matter
to the resource conservation commission, except where the city manager
determines that demolition, removal, or substantial alteration of any such
building, structure, or site is immediately necessary in the interest of the
public health, safety or general welfare. The building, engineering, and
planning departments shall notify the resoume conservation commission in
writing within five (5) days of any request it receives for any such permit.
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· Mills Act
The Mills Act is legislation that gives local jurisdictions the power to enter into
contractual agreements with private property owners of qualified historic homes.
The Mills Act is designed to encourage the preservation, maintenance, and
restoration of designated historic properties through property tax savings. The
Mills Act Agreement specifies what preservation, maintenance and restoration
efforts will be made by the property owner(s). The Agreement is a legally binding
contract between the City and the historic homeowner with a minimum term of 10
years. The County Assessor's Office determines what the "new" assessed value
and property tax savings will be. Property tax savings can be substantial.
May 29, 2001 The City Council adopted a Policy implementing the Mills Act
Program whereby the City has the authority to enter into Mills Act Contracts with
the owners of qualified historic sites. This program was designed to encourage
the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of designated historic properties
through property tax incentives. An owner of a qualified historic property may be
eligible to have their property taxes reassessed at a lower rate, with the stipulation
that the property tax savings be used toward the preservation of the historic
property. To date the City has entered into 22 Mills Act Contracts.
· Preservation Advocacy
Chula Vista also has an active local historic preservation group comprised of
historic homeowners, long-time residents, and preservation activists. Many of
those in the preservation group are members of The Heritage Museum. The
Heritage Museum is located at 360 Third Avenue and is dedicated to enhancing
knowledge of the region's history. The Heritage Museum is under the direction
of the Chula Vista Public Library, and offers an open membership, coordinates
historic preservation and incentive workshops, and sponsors an am~ual historic
home tour.
8. SITUATION ANALYSIS
In order to facilitate the identification of Chula Vista's future historic preservation needs, two
types of analyses were conducted: 1) a strengths and weakness analysis and 2) an opportunities
and threats analysis. Accordingly, the intent of the analysis is to aid in the development of
objectives and actions that help guide the City's future direction for historic preservation.
Successful implementation of objectives and actions discussed in Section 9 relies heavily upon
the activities of the City of Chula Vista, as well as, the cooperation and participation of other
intergovernmental agencies and the private sector. Although a number of the actions relate
directly to responsibilities of the City, the initiative of private sector organizations and
individuals are also recognized as a critical factor when striving to protect Chula Vista's
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significant historic and cultural resources. Preservation partners hopefully will utilize the
objectives and actions that developed from the analyses to guide their planning and decision-
making activities.
Issues identified in the analysis derive from the consultant's review and analysis of the City's
existing historic preservation program/designation process, Mills Act Property Tax Abatement
Program, the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC), and public meetings with City Staff
and the ad hoc historic preservation committee.
A. Strengths
While the City of Chula Vista does not have an "official" historic preservation program,
the City does provide some historic preservation elements in their current Municipal
Code. These components form the basis of Chula Vista's existing preservation efforts and
include the following strengths:
1. Historic Preservation Designation Process
· Application packet presents opportunity for property owner to provide
basic property information and pertinent historical documentation
:: necessary for review by City staff and the Resources Conservation
Commission (RCC).
· Designation review provides opportunity for interaction between City staff
and applicant. Additionally it provides opportunity for public comment
.~ and allows the RCC commissioners to advise the Mayor, City Council,
and other commissions and boards of their recommendation regarding the
historical significance of a resource.
· The existence of local designation criteria that can provide a basis for local
historical significance, while also establishing the context in which a
proposed property is evaluated.
2. Established Local Register of Designated Historic and Cultural Resources · Illustrates outcome of designation review process.
· Provides easily accessible list/inventory of all local historic designations.
· Helps to inform decision-makers, community members, and interested
parties about locally designated resources.
3. Historic Signs
· Each structure that is designated as historic by the Chula Vista City Council is
provided a wooden placard that has the City logo, historic name, and year
built.
· The placards identify structures that have been formally recognized as having
historic significance to Chula Vista.
4. Sixty-one Designated Historic Resources
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· Illustrates use of designation process.
· Identifies level of historic preservation commitment from property owners.
5. Adopted Mills Act Tax Abatement Program
· Provides tax incentive to owners of designated historic properties for a
minimum ten-year period.
· Shows a commitment on the part of the city to provide incentives for
historic preservation.
6. Active Preservation Community · Demonstrates community commitment and support for local preservation
efforts.
· Builds historic preservation constituency.
7. Increased Public Awareness
· Demonstrates acknowledgement and raises additional awareness of local
treatment of historic and cultural resources.
· Generates and provides a variety of knowledge and expertise within
historic preservation.
8. 1986 Local Itistorieal Survey
· Identifies potential historical resources within the City.
9. City of Chula Vista Official Website3
· Disseminates information about historic preservation from local, state, and
national organizations.
· Provides updated and accessible WebPage format with document and
source links.
10. Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 2 Administration and Personnel, Chapter
2.32 Resource Conservation Commission
· Provides legal basis for the establishment of a local historic preservation
program that retains, safeguards, and protects historic and cultural
resources.
· Designates the Resources Conservation Commission as the responsible
body to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on the
disposition and treatment of eligible and potentially eligible historic and
cultural resources (2.32.070).
· Establishes the integration of historic and cultural resources into broader
land-use decisions.
3 www,ci, chula-vista.ca.us/City_Services/DevelopmentS ervices/Planning_Building/Planning/Enviromental/
Historic_Pres.asp
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B. WEAKNESSES
1. Poorly Defined Local Designation Criteria
· Creates the possibility for an inconsistent historic resources review
process and unpredictable outcomes.
2. Lack of Historic Resources Commission
· Loss of readily available professional expertise, which increases
the threat of losing valuable historic resources significant to Chula
Vista's history.
· Current duties of RCC are multifunctional providing citizen's
advice to the City Council in the areas of energy conservation,
resource recovery, environmental quality, historic and prehistoric
site protection, and other related fields as determined by the City
Council.
3. Historic Designation Application Form
· Basic and pertinent historical information is not easily accessible
within form; such as, location map, resource type, criteria, site
photograph, and modifications.
· Lacks supplemental information; such as, bibliography, chain-of-
property title, and nominator information.
· Narrative, provided by the applicant, should supplement basic and
pertinent information identified on the application and provide
sufficient historical information and background necessary for
resource evaluation under select criteria.
4. Lack of Comprehensive City-wide Historical Survey · Decreases knowledge of local, state, and/or national historic and
cultural resources within Chula Vista.
· Does not promote an informed decision making process.
· Increases the threat of losing Chula Vista's valuable resources.
· Increases the potential for project delays.
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5. Lack of Historical Context(s) for Designation Purposes: Themes,
Places, and Periods in Time4
· Does not provide necessary foundation for resource interpretation
and evaluation.
· Lack of integration with historical context as identified in
publications and research documents.
· Generates a lack of contextual meaning and threatens context(s)
relative to understanding Chula Vista's history.
· Increases threat of losing valuable historic and cultural resources.
· Minimizes and potentially threatens broad interpretations of
regional, state, and national history.
6. Lack of Historic Preservation Training Opportunities · Increases loss of technical, economic, and legislative assistance
helpful in local preservation efforts.
· Increase5 threat of uninformed decision making process.
7. Lack of a Coordinated Program
· Generates duplicate and/or potentially undermines local preservation
efforts undertaken by the City and local preservation groups.
8. Inaccessibility to Demolition Permitting Information Process for
Designated Historic Properties and Potentially Eligible Properties
· Potential inconsistency between CVMC 2.32.070 Additional
Duties- Historical Protection (B) and permit and/or environmental
review process.
C. Opportunities
1. General Plan Update
· Add Historical Resources/Historic Preservation as a part of the Land
Use Element
· Integrate Historic Preservation and related issues into area plans,
and adopted required and optional elements; such as, Land-use
Element, Growth Management Element, Open Space and
Conservation Element (archaeology, rural), Parks and Recreation
Element, and Economic Development Element.
4 Historic context(s) de£me themes, places, and periods in time important in identifying, interpreting, and evaluating
resources. The historic context(s) establishes the foundation for resource interpretation and ultimately evaluation.
Without an identified context, a resource has no meaning. Many citywide historical surveys provide historical
contexts by providing "context statements". These statements def'me how a resource is going to be interpreted and
evaluated. However, it is important to note that a resource may "fit" within multiple historic contexts. The
following is an example ora historic context: theme, place, and time. A context statement that discusses the
agricultural development of Chula Vista would include extant properties/resources that were developed and/or
clearly associated with the City's orchard industry.
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2. Preservation Incentives
Examine the feasibility of historic preservation incentives; such as,
grants, recognition/acknowledgment programs, service/planning
incentives, and stewardship/volunteer/intem programs.
3. Certified Local Government Program
· Provides grant opportunities; that is, 60/40% matching grant,
workshop grants.
· Provides technical assistance to Staff regarding historic and
cultural resources and the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,
and nomination processes to state and national landmark programs.
· Provides frequent technical training and workshops in Sacramento
and Los Angeles.
4. Professional Consultation and Programs
· Establish list of consultants that meet minimum professional
qualifications standards in the field of historic preservation,
architecture, and archaeology.
· Develop a list of other related specialties; such as, building
restoration and rehabilitation, painters, art glass, and window
glaziers.
· Initiate a process by which professionals (i.e. architects) will
volunteer their time to provide assistance to owners of historic
stmctures.
5. Historic Districts local, state, and/or national
· Identify potential geographical and thematic historic districts.
6. Citywide Historical Survey
Expand and update citywide survey to include all resource types
including archaeology and cultural landscapes.
· Identify historic context(s) and periods of significance important to
understanding Chula Vista's development patterns.
7. City Website Links
· Include National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
· http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/
· National register of historic and cultural resources
significant to our national history.
· Include National Park Service (NPS) Preservation Briefs
· http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/brie fs/presbhom.htm
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· Technical briefs that provide assistance to historic property
owners about how to preserve, and restore existing historic
features.
Include San Diego Historical Society (SDHS)
· http://sandiegohistory.org/index.html
· Countywide research archive with extensive and well-
organized historical collections.
8. Procedures and Regulatory Framework
· Develop a Historic Preservation Ordinance for the creation of an
"official" Historic Preservation Program, include procedures for
designations, demolitions, alterations, as well as define and provide
designation criteria, definitions, purpose and intent, and
staff/commission qualifications, and responsibilities.
· Amend CVMC Title 2, Chapter 2.68 (repealed by Ordinance 1928).
· Amend CVMC Title 18.54.100 for consistency with California
Public Resources Code 21084.1 as it pertains to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
· Ensure that there is consistency between the Title 19, Zoning Code
and historic preservation efforts.
~ 9.' City/Publicly Owned Properties
· Survey publicly owned properties.
· Identify potential historic resources.
· Document identified resources.
· Evaluate identified resources.
· Designate resources to local, state, or national registers.
· Preserve, Maintain, Restore, or Adapt and Reuse publicly owned
historic properties.
D. THREATS
1. Neighborhood and Commercial Deterioration resulting from: · Lack of maintenance.
· Residents and businesses moving and investing in newer
neighborhoods and commercial districts.
· Vandalism, trash, and graffiti.
2. Loss of Community and Neighborhood Character resulting from:
· Incompatible infill projects.
· A lack ofinteragency coordination and uncoordinated projects; such
as, infrastructure maintenance, and capital improvements.
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· A lack of an environmental/permit review process for potentially
eligible historic properties. (Refer to language in CVMC 2.32.070
Additional duties - Historic Protection (B)).
· An outdated survey.
3. Loss of valuable Historic and Cultural Resources Significant to
Local, Regional, State, and/or National History resulting from:
An outdated historical survey, lack of historical context(s) and periods
of significance needed to effectively evaluate resources.
A lack ofinteragency coordination.
· A lack of training pertinent to understanding and evaluating resource
types.
· A lack of an environmental/permit review process for potentially
eligible historic properties. (Refer to language in CVMC 2.32.070
Additional duties - Historic Protection (B)).
· Inaccessible or insufficient documentation of designated properties.
4. Demolition of Known Historic Properties without Commission Review
resulting from:
· A lack ofinteragency coordination and/or unfamiliarity with CVMC
2.32.090. Historic Site Permit Process.
· Inaccessible or insufficient documentation of potential historic
resources.
· Demolition by neglect.
5. Under-informed Decision Making resulting from:
· A lack of preservation expertise.
· A lack of training opportunities for staff, commission, and community.
6. Duplicate Efforts at Local, State, and Federal Levels resulting from · A lack of interagency coordination.
· A lack of preservation expertise.
· Uninformed decision making and constituency.
· A lack of training opportunities.
· A lack of coordination between the City and local preservation groups.
9. PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
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Every local government in California has the authority to adopt a local ordinance applying
regulations to historic properties. However, there is no one standard "model" for what an
ordinance or historic preservation program should contain. A successful historic preservation
program should be unique to the City to which it applies and is dependent upon many factors
including the community's stage of development, number and type of historic resources,
awareness of local historic resources, and existing protection and incentives for the preservation
of historic resources. The proposed action plan attempts to address the issues raised in the
SWOT analysis and recommends to the City of Chula Vista various strategic action issues to
consider for its future preservation planning program. Since the update of Chula Vista's General
Plan is underway, the proposed action plan gives an opportunity for the City to coordinate its
historic preservation efforts with the long-term land use policies and goals of the City.
The Historic Preservation Program for the City of Chula Vista should address the following
issues. The topics are not listed in priority of need but may be critical to future planning
operations.
1. Currently the City of A comprehensive historic Develop a preservation
Chula Vista does not have preservation policy is program with goals and
a historic preservation needed. A preservation objectives that bring together
component to their plan or ordinance clearly the objectives outlined in the
General Plan. ties historic preservation evaluation report with those of
efforts with legitimate the General Plan.
governmental functions.
2. The City of Chula Vista is The City should obtain Develop a preservation
not a Certified Local CLG status within a program based upon the
Government. reasonable amount of time. Certified Local Government
(CLG) criteria. Apply to be a
CLG once qualifications are
met.
3. Current Historic There should be a Enforce appropriate state and
Preservation in Chula predictable and consistent local legislation for the
Vista creates the historic review process, designation and protection of
possibility for an historic properties
inconsistent historic Adopt the National Register of
resources review process Historic Places criteria for
and unpredictable designation as required to
outcomes, obtain CLG status. In addition,
adopt criteria specific to local
needs.
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Provide an open application
process for nominations of
historic resources in which the
applicant/writer does not need
to meet certain qualifications
(such as a degree in history or
architectural history) to
nominate a resource. The City
should also provide literature or
workshops in order to assist the
writer in the nomination
process. Literature may
include, "How to Nominate
Your Property in the Local
Register."
Nominations shall yield
pertinent information for proper
evaluation such as historical
context, and current appearance
and condition of the property.
Owner consent is required for
private properties. Owner
consent is not required for
public properties. Opposition
by more than 50% of the
owners within a proposed
district may stop district
designation.
Once designation is completed,
it should be recorded so that
future persons associated with
the property are aware of its
designation status.
Determination of eligibility
may be made by the applicant if
the owner does not wish the
property to be nominated.
4. The City of Chula Vista Establish an adequate and Minimum of seven (7)
does not have an adequate qualified historic members nominated by the City
and qualified preservation preservation review board. Council and appointed by the
review board. This includes the number of Mayor. The City's charter does
members, terms of not appoint anyone who resides
members, any required outside the City limits.
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members, any required Three (3) of the seven (7)
expertise that the members members to meet the Secretary
must have in historic of the Interior's Qualifications
preservation, the regularity Standards.
of meetings, naming of the * Historian
officers, and voting · Archaeologist
procedures. · Architectural Historian
/Art Historian
· Architect
· Historic Architect
Members at large may include,
but not be limited to, members
of historic interest groups,
developers, realtors, landscape
architects, and attorneys.
Meet a minimum of six (6)
times per year.
Members should attain
appropriate training.
An annual report should be
prepared and submitted to the
City Council. The report shall
be a synopsis of the amount of
designations and Mills Act
applications that were
conducted.
Decisions reached should be
forwarded to the City Council
as a recommendation.
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5. The City of Chula Vista The Board/Commission The appointed Board/
should specify other shall also review other Commission should have
review items concerning items concerning historic authority to review some form
historic resources, resources, of physical changes that might
destroy or compromise the
historic or architectural
integrity of the designated
property or district. This may
include exterior alterations
requiring a building permit.
Attaching the review process to
procedures for building permit
application is an easy way to
assure compliance with
preservation review procedures.
The City's ordinance should be
changed to list demolition
permits as a discretionary
action for buildings that are
designated or determined
eligible for listing on the local,
state, or national register.
6. The City of Chula Vista Provide a set of standards or Broad standards, such as The
does not provide a guide principles to guide the Secretary of the Interior's
for decision making Board/Commission in Standards for the Treatment of
process regarding deciding what is proper Historic Properties may apply
historical resources, action that will not harm the to all designated properties and
historic or arcl~itectural properties within historic
character of the designated districts. When appropriate, the
or potentially eligible State Historical Building Code
historic property, should be used to provide
flexibility in required standards
for qualified historical
buildings.
More specific, Design
Guidelines may be provided to
specific architectural types or
types of structures, or specific
designated properties or
districts.
7. Appeal process from the Designation is enacted upon The City Council may review
Board/Commission should by the City Council upon the report of the Board/
be specified, the recommendation of the Commission concerning the
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Board/Commission. designation, reevaluate the
proposed designated property
or district according to the
designation standards, and shall
have discretion over whether
the property or district meets
the designation standards.
8. The City of Chula Vista Provide incentives for Currently, the Mills Act is
should provide additional historic preservation, provided for designating a
incentives, property on the local register.
Other incentives include:
· Use of the State
Historical Building
Code (SHBC).
· Conservation Easement
Programs.
~ · Develop a Contingent
Acquisition Fund.
· Design Assistance
Volunteer Programs.
9. Local s'arveys need to be There should be Develop and maintain a system
updated on a regular basis, cohesiveness of unique for the survey and inventory of
historic communities and historic properties.
neighborhoods and Update the survey every five
diversity in historic (5) years.
preservation should be Coordinate with the Office of
encouraged. Historic Preservation's (OHP)
inventory program.
Follow the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for
Identification and Evaluation.
(Refer to Appendix D)
The current resources
nominated to the City's survey
should be reassessed for the
level of integrity.
10. Provide adequate public Board/Commission Public education, outreach,
participation opportunities meetings should be open to awareness, and involvement
in the local historic the public, should be encouraged in both
>reservation program. English and Spanish.
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Public can comment on
nominations to the local
register and in preservation
planning issues.
Continue Mills Act Satisfactorily perform the Continued participation in the
participation, responsibilities delegated to Mills Act and other incentive
it by the City. programs that the City may
pursue.
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10. PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor
City Council
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD/COMMISSION
Historian / Architectural/Art
Architect / Historic Architect
Archaeologist
Member
Member
Member
Member
Qualified Staff to the
Board/Commission
Some of the most important concerns in the development of a preservation program revolves
around the selection of an appropriate entity to administer and enforce the program and the
specific powers that are to be granted to that entity.
A. Composition
As indicated in the Proposed Action Plan, it is recommended that the seven (7)
Board/Commission members be nominated by the City Council and appointed by the
Mayor. The three (3) members of the Board/Commission shall meet the Secretary of the
Interior's Qualification Standards. The requirements for meeting the Secretary of the
Interior's Qualification Standards ensures that members have the necessary technical
expertise to review adequately matters before the review body.
B. Scope of Powers
Just as important as who sits on the review body is what authority that body has to
regulate land use activities. Review bodies in various communities across California
have wide-ranging responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the following:
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· Survey and identification of historically and architecturally significant structures
and areas;
· Designation and protection of historic resources and districts;
· Review and application for alteration, construction, or demolition of designated
properties and all structures within historic districts;
· Establishment of standards and procedures for designation of historic properties
and districts;
· Establishment of standards and procedures for designation of landmarks and
historic districts; and
· Establishment of educational activities.
It is recommended that the final decision-making authority continue to rest on the Mayor
and City Council with recommendations from the Board/Commission.
C. Relationship to Other Entities
A key related topic is whether authority over all preservation-related issues should be
located in one review body or dispersed among several such bodies. It is recommended
that the Preservation Board/Commission have advisory authority over designations and
permit applications, but the decision may be appealed to the City Council.
D. Staff-Level Reviews
An important issue is the extent to which some, if any, responsibilities under the
preservation ordinance should be delegated to staff. Experience around the country
shows that it is extremely common for Preservation Boards/Commissions to delegate
authority for minor decisions to professional staff. Recommended standards should be
established to guide such delegation of authority. The general rule for such delegation of
authority is that the Preservation Board/Commission should not be allowed to delegate
responsibilities at random, but should be constrained by detailed provisions included in
the preservation program or in formally adopted rules and regulations that are referenced
in the preservation program.
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11. CONCLUSION
The report provides an overall evaluation of the City's existing historic preservation efforts and
identifies key tasks to be performed to attain a historic preservation program that could be
incorporated into the General Plan Update for future policy guidance.
The proposed action plan provides the City direction in developing a historic preservation
program that would provide for consistency between historic preservation and land-use policies.
The development of a historic preservation ordinance would provide clear direction for
implementing the objectives and goals for historic preservation in Chula Vista as expressed in
the General Plan. As discussed above such an ordinance should:
a. Integrate historic preservation with the goals and objectives of the general plan
b. Based on the Certified Local Government (CLG) program
c. Establish a qualified historic review board
d. Provide design guidelines for historic resources
e. Should set guidelines that follow the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties
fi Establish incentive programs for the preservation of historic resources.
g. Require a maintained system of survey and inventory of historic resources.
h. Provide opportunities for public outreach and education.
A historic preservation ordinance that includes, but may not be limited to, the above provides a
proactive method of protecting a community's character and historic resources. For a city that
has a wealth of potentially historic resources, such as Chula Vista, a proactive approach would
be beneficial.
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12. APPENDIX
A. Comparative Analysis: Current Criteria for Local Designation and Designation
Procedures Matrix
B. Certified Local Government Requirements
C. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards
D. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Evaluation and Identification
E. List of Designated Historic Sites
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A. Comparative Analysis
1. Sample City Ordinances: Current Criteria for Local Designation
NPS / NRHP A Events 50 · Location
B Persons · Design
C Architecture · Setting
D Archaeology · Materials
· Workmanship
· Feeling
· Association
California A Events 45 · Location
B Persons · Design
__ C Architecture · Setting
D Archaeology · Materials
E State Historical Landmarks No. 770 and older · Workmanship
F Points of Historical Interests · Feeling
· Association
Chula Vist~ A Person N/A
B Event
C Architecture
D Archaeology
E Maintains integrity
Carlsbad A Special Elements N/A
B Person / Events
C Architecture
D Archaeology
E Geographically definable area that are linked
historically
Coronado A ISpecial Elements 75
B Persons / Events
C Architecture
D Master Builder
E California Landmark or Point of Historical Interest
F Historic districts with 75% contributing resources
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Oceanside A Special Elements N/A
B Persons / Events
C Architecture
D Master Builder
E Significant characteristics determined by the Council that needs to be
)rotected
Pasadena A Event N/A Maintain
tntegrity
B Person: Significant social, cultural, scientific
contribution
C Master Builder
D Person: Exerted a major influence on the heritage
E Architecture
F Archaeology
G Integrity as a natural environment and contributed to the City's well-being
San Diego A Special Elements 45
B Person
C Architecture
D Master Builder
E Resources listed or determined eligible for listing on the NRHP and CA
Register
F Finite group ofresoumes related to one another in a clearly distinguishable
way
Santa Monica · Residents 50
· Must be conversant with Pasadena's historical, architectural, and cultural
!heritage
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2. Comparative Analysis: DesignatiOn Procedures
California N/A State Historical Resources Board Anyone
· 9 Members
· 4 year term
· Qualifications
· 5 members to be professionals
in one of the following:
· history
· prehistoric archaeology
· historic archaeology
· architectural history
· architecture
· Ethnic history
· Folklife
· 2 public representative
ChulaVista 173,556 Resource Conservation Commission
· 7 Members
· 4 year term
Carlsbad 83,469 Historic Preservation Commission Anyone
· 5 Members
· 4 year term
· Qualifications
· All should have knowledge
and interest in historic
preservation and local history
· 3 members should be of the
following or related field:
· Architect
· Archaeologist
· Historian
· Biologist
· Engineer or Geologist
· 30 year resident or longer with
interest in local history
· Community member
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Coronado 24,100 Historic Resource Commission
· 5 Members
· 3 year term
· Qualifications
· Design professional
· Business person owning,
operating, or managing
property within the City
· One should have an interest in
or knowledge of historic
preservation and the cultural
resources of the City.
Oceanside 161,029 Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Anyone
· 7 Members
· Term
· 3 members serve for 1 year
· 2 members serve for 2 years
· 2 members serve for 3 years
· Qualifications
· Licensed architect
· Licensed civil engineer or is
specifically qualified by reason
of training or experience in
structural rehabilitation
· Knowledgeable in local
history, architecture, and
cultural development
·30 year resident or longer with
interest in local history
· 3 current residents of the City
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Pasadena 133,936 Landmarks Commission
· 5 Members
· Qualifications
· Residents
· 18 years old
· Registered Architect
· Local Historian
· Architectural Historian (MA)
· Real Estate licensee
San Diego 1,223,400 Historic Resoumes Board Anyone
· 15 Members
· 2 year term with no more than 4 consecutive terms
· Qualifications
· 1 member to be professionals in one of the following:
· history
· archaeology
· landscape architecture
· architectural history
· architecture
· Others may have experience in the following, should reflect
diverse neighborhood representation, and have demonstrated a
special interest in historic preservation:
· Law
· Real Estate
· Engineering
· General Contracting
· Finance
· Planning
· Fine Arts
· No more than 3 owners of designated historical resources
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Santa Monica 98,289 Cultural Heritage Commission Anyone
Members
year term
Qualifications
· Residents
· Must be conversant with Pasadena's historical, architectural,
and cultural heritage
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B. Certified Local Government
Local governmems strengthen their local historic preservation efforts by achieving Certified
Local Government (CLG) status from the National Park Service (NPS). NPS and State
governments, through their State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), provide valuable
technical assistance and small matching grants to hundreds of diverse communities whose local
governments are endeavoring to keep for future generations what is significant from their
community's past. In turn, NPS and States gain the benefit of local government partnership in
the national historic preservation program. Another incentive for participating in the CLG
program is the pool of matching grant funds SHPOs set aside to fund CLG historic
preservation subgrant projects--at least 10% of the State's annual Historic Preservation Fund
(HPF) gram allocation. Grant funds are distributed through the HPF grant program,
administered by NPS and SHPOs.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Jointly administered by NPS in partnership with SHPOs, the CLG Program is a model and cost-
effective local, State, and federal partnership that promotes historic preservation at the grassroots
level across the nation. Working closely with such national organizations as the National
Association of Preservation Commissions, the CLG program seeks: 1) to develop and maintain
local historic preservation programs that wilt influence the zoning and permitting decisions
critical to preserving historic properties, and 2) to ensure the broadest possible participation of
local governments in the national historic preservation program while maintaining preservation
standards established by the Secretary of the Interior.
HOW WE HELP
The CLG Program integrates local governments with the national historic preservation program
through activities that strengthen decision-making regarding historic places at the local level.
Because local planning office staffoffen play key roles in CLG projects, the thread of historic
preservation becomes woven into the fabric of local land-use policy. Local governments collect
and analyze information on the location and significance of archeological and historic properties
for use by preservation commissions and by local, county, and State agencies. Using grants
awarded by SHPOs, CLGs may produce historic theme or comext studies, cultural resource
inventories, assessmems of properties to determine their eligibility for local and National
Register of Historic Places designation, building reuse and feasibility studies, design guidelines
and conservation ordinances, and publications to educate the public about the benefits of historic
preservation.
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STATS
Since 1985, more than $40 million in HPF grants, has been allocated to the Certified Local
Government program; and 1,228 local governments currently participate in the program
nationwide.
CLG Funding
The more than 1,100 local governments that participate in the program are eligible to apply to
their State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for grants representing a minimum of ten
percent of the federal funds allocated to their State. In FY 1997, the total amount of funding
CLGs received through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) subgrants was $3 million. An
equal amount is expected to be distributed in FY 1998.
Projects eligible for funding and the criteria used to select them are developed annually by the
SHPO. Funding decisions are made by the State not NPS.
Among the kinds of activities funded are the following: architectural, historical, archeological
surveys; oral histories; nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; staff work for
historic preservation commissions; design guidelines and preservation plans; public outreach
materials such as publications, videos, exhibits, and brochures; training for commission members
and staff; and rehabilitation or restoration of National Register listed properties.
CLG Questions & Answers
What are the Benefits of Being a CLG?
The benefits to local governments from participating in the CLG program are numerous. While
CLG grants generally represent a relatively small amount of funds, they have often been used as
seed money to attract funding from local government or other sources. Also, in many cases, the
products generated by CLG grants have provided credibility to a fledgling local historic
preservation program. Beyond being just a source of funds, the CLG program has helped
institutionalize historic preservation and give it legitimacy as a function of local government.
Since the local government staff working in the Program are often in the local planning office,
the CLG program has helped forge critical connections between historic preservation and land
use planning. Similarly, the CLG program has led to increased cooperation between local
preservationists and the State Historic Preservation Office and resulted in a strengthened
statewide preservation network.
Where does funding for CLG grants come from?
Funding for grants to Certified Local Governments comes from the Historic Preservation Fund
(HPF), a Federal grants program appropriated by the U.S. Congress and administered by the
National Park Service (NPS), which provides financial support to State Preservation Offices
(SHPOs). Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, SHPOs
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are required to award at least 10% of their annual HPF monies to CLGs in their State. (Some
States have additional State funds for CLGs.)
What types of projects are eligible for CLG funding?
HPF grants to Certified Local Governments have funded a wide variety of local historic
preservation projects. Projects eligible for funding and the criteria used to select them are
developed yearly by each SHPO. CLG project types that have been funded include the
following:
· architectural, historical, archeological surveys, and oral histories
· preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
· research and development of historic context information
· staff work for historic preservation commissions, including designation of properties
under local landmark ordinances
· writing or amending preservation ordinances
· preparation of preservation plans
· publication information and education activities
· publication of historic sites inventories
· development of publication of walking/driving tours
· development of slide/tape shows, videotapes
· training for commission members and staff
· development of architectural drawings and specifications
· preparation of facade studies or condition assessments
· rehabilitation or restoration of properties individually listed in the National Register of
Historic Places or contributing to a National Register historic district
What other criteria govern whether a local historic preservation project is eligible for
funding?
There are two other factors: all CLG grants must result in a completed, tangible product and/or
measurable result; and all must be carried out in accordance with the applicable Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation (a copy may be obtained from the
SHPO).
How much money is there in a CLG grant?
The amount of money in a CLG grant must be large enough to have tangible results. Otherwise,
there are no specific Federal requirements regarding the amount of money SHPOs make
available in individual grants to CLGs. Consequently, the dollar amount of the grant depends
primarily on the funding policy set by each SHPO. Some States try to award a grant to each CLG
in the State every year. In general, the dollar amount of grants in these States tend to be small,
particularly if there are numerous CLGs. On the other hand, other States award relatively few but
larger grants. On a nationwide basis, CLG grants in 2001 ranged in size from $500 to $60,000.
Do CLG grants require a financial contribution from the CLG?
In most states, CLG grants are matching grants, i.e. recipients must provide a certain amount of
cash or in-kind services to be used in carrying out the grant project. Each SHPO determines how
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much, if any, match is to be required. In most States, a 50/50, or "dollar-for-dollar" match is
required. This means that for every dollar received the recipient must provide a matching dollar
in services, cash, or volunteer hours, as specified by State policy. (See "How can the grant be
matched?" below for more information.)
How do SHPOs notify CLGs of the availability of CLG grants?
SHPOs makes an annual mailing to each CLG, and each local government whose application for
certification is pending, notifying them of the availability of CLG grant funds. Potential CLG
applicants are informed of the total amount of funds available. State priorities for funding,
criteria to be used in selecting proposals to be funded (see below), a deadline for submitting
requests, and a written description of what must be included in applications for CLG grants.
What are the application procedures?
Although application procedures and time frames vary from State to State, in general, the SHPO
solicits grant proposals from its CLGs in the Fall. Applicants then submit a Grant Application (or
Subgrant or Project Proposal), which describes the project and why it is needed, how the project
is to be carried out and what its goals a~e, who will be doing the proposed work and their
professional qualifications, a proposed budget and project schedule, and the specific products to
be generated by the project. Applications are generally due at the end of the calendar year.
Contact your SHPO and the specific deadlines in your State. (Applicants should also determine
what local procedures and requirements, if any, must be satisfied prior to submitting a CLG grant
application.)
Who decides which applications are funded?
Each SHPO sets its own funding priorities. In some States, greater weight may be given to one
type of a project over another. Among the factors typically used to rate grant proposals are
compatibility with the broad goals of the SHPO, urgency of the project, significance of the
historic properties, geographic distribution of grant funds, education and public awareness
potential, and the administrative and financial management capability of the applicant.
On what grounds may SHPOs decline to fund an individual CLG grant request?
CLG grants are competitive. While all CLGs are entitled to submit proposals, not all may get
funding. SHPOs may decline to fund a proposal that does not adequately address the State's
funding priorities, meet its selection criteria, have access to necessary professionals, or be
achievable within the time period allowed or the budget proposed. However, States must base
grant award decisions on the selection criteria included in the application instructions and notice
of grant availability. Additionally, SHPOs may choose not to fund a proposal if they have reason
to believe that the applicant does not have the necessary experience or financial resources to
carry out the project or has not performed satisfactorily on a previous CLG grant.
When are proposals selected?
While time frames vary, successful applicants usually receive notification in the Spring that their
proposal will be funded. In some States, recommendations about which proposals should receive
funding by the professional staffofthe SHPO must be approved by the State Review Board or
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the State Historical Commission. An agreement between the SHPO and the CLG stipulating the
terms of the grant is generally signed in the Spring or Summer.
When can work begin?
Applicants for CLG funds must wait until the grant agreement between the SHPO and the CLG's
chief elected local official, or his or her legal representative, is signed before starting work on
any project. Unless specifically authorized in writing by the SHPO, costs incurred prior to
execution of the written agreement will not be paid.
How long does the grant last?
The schedule for completing the project will be outlined in the grant agreement. Most CLG grant
projects are completed within 9 to 18 months. Projects undertaken with CLG grant funds must be
completed in no more than two years from October 1, the start of the Federal fiscal year of the
year the funds are appropriated by Congress. Since the grant agreement usually is not signed
until the Spring after the start of the Federal fiscal year (depending upon when Congress makes
its appropriation), there is usually less than two years in which to complete the work. Multi-year
projects require applying for separate grants in successive years and performing the work in
phases.
Can the time be extended?
If cimumstances outside of the control of the CLG make the terms of the grant agreement
unachievable, the agreement may be modified or cancelled by mutual agreement between the
SHPO and the CLG. For example, if inclement weather interferes with field survey and prevents
completion of the work specified in the grant agreement within the time period stipulated, a
limited time extension may be granted or the scope of work and budget amended. However,
extensions may not stretch the grant period beyond the two-year limit on the expenditure of HPF
monies. (See question above.)
When are the grant funds actually transferred to the CLG?
Most CLG grants are reimbursable grants. CLGs must first pay the project costs and then submit
a request to the SHPO for reimbursement. Consequently, the CLG must have enough money
"up-front" to be able to carry the project (including paying contractors) until it gets reimbursed.
CLGs should learn the requirements and timing of the State's reimbursement procedures before
the project begins.
Does the CLG have to complete the project before being reimbursed?
Not always. Depending on the type of project funded, many SHPOs allow CLGs to submit
reimbursement claims on an interim "milestone achieved" basis.
Why is matching share required?
In establishing a partnership between Federal, State, and local governments, the National
Historic Preservation Act requires that HPF grants be matching grants. Underlying this
requirement is the need for each of the partners to share the costs of historic preservation.
Matching grants ensure that there is strong State and local commitment to projects and result in
more historic preservation work being performed than if Federal funds alone were involved.
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How can the grant be matched?
Grants can be matched in two ways: in cash or through in-kind services (often called "soft
match") necessary to achieve the required product. Generally, CLGs can combine these two
types of match to meet the total amount required. Match requirements, however, vary by State.
Can the time spent by CLG staff on the project be counted as match?
Yes. In most States, work on the project performed by the staff of the local government is
considered part of the overall cost of the project and can be counted as part of the CLG's match.
Copies of time sheets and payroll printouts are required as documentation of employee time
devoted to the project. CLGs must include staff time in the project budget, like any other cost, if
they plan to claim it as match.
Can the services of volunteers be counted as in-kind match?
Yes. Many States allow services provided by volunteers, both professional and nonprofessional,
to be counted as match by CLGs. The work performed by volunteers must be a necessary part of
achieving the products expected from the project and cannot be more than half its total cost.
When u~as match, how are volunteer services valued?
In order to claim volunteer services as in-kind match, CLGs must first establish the rate of pay
for the type of work performed by the volunteers. Often SHPO pay scales establish the maximum
rate allowe~:l for professionals. Ifa volunteer performs services outside his or her profession, the
volunteer ti~me must be valued at the Federal minimum wage rate (for example, an amheologist
stuffing envelopes would be valued at minimum wage rate). Also, as evidence that volunteers
contributed to the project, time records documenting each volunteer's time must be submitted to
the State.
If a CLG chooses not to count volunteer services as match, does it still have to provide time
records?
No. In most States, documentation of volunteer time spent on a project is only required when the
CLG wishes this contribution to count as part of its matching share.
What other types of in-kind services can be connted as match?
Most States allow CLGs to claim as match in-kind services such as supplies (i.e., paper or film),
developing photographs, photocopying, office rent, clerical support, or certain administrative
costs when these are donated to the project by either the local government or a third party. When
a CLG chooses to count these supplies or services as match, documentation is required. If grant
funds could have been used to pay for a particular item had it not been donated, then the
donation will usually be allowable as a matching share contribution.
What sort of reports must be turned in?
Progress reports are usually required on an interim basis. These reports must include a
description of what has actually been accomplished and spent to date. SHPOs set the format for
these reports and require preliminary products, as appropriate. A final project report is also
required upon completion of the grant.
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What sort of procedures must be followed when a local government uses CLG grant funds
to pay for consultants or contractors?
Hiring consultants or contractors to perform part of the project must be done in accordance with
acceptable State-established competitive procurement procedures compatible with Federal
requirements (and with whatever local procedures apply). Frequently, existing State and local
government procedures that meet these requirements are used. A certain number of qualified
firms or individuals must be contacted to ensure a fair, open, and competitive selection process.
Generally, at least three price quotations or bids must be obtained and the process must be
documented. Architects, historians, or other professionals must meet qualification standards set
by NPS. Selection may be based on experience, qualifications and cost, rather than cost alone. In
many States, the SHPO requires that the CLG consult with it before consultants or contractors
are selected.
Can CLG grant funds be used to buy supplies or equipment?
Yes. Most local, State, and Federal regulations require price comparisons and a competitive
selection process in purchasing equipment, negotiating a lease, or procuring nonprofessional
services. Generally, State and local procurement regulations apply. Some SHPOs require
grantees to request prior approval £or purchases greater than $500 in value.
How long must records on grant expenditures be kept?
The grant agreement usually specifies records requirements. Documentation relating to the fiscal
aspect of any grant project usually must be kept for a minimum of three years after the date of
receipt of the last payment (i.e. reimbursement under a CLG grant), or until an audit for the grant
period is accepted.
Where can I find additional information on CLG grants?
Your SHPO can answer any questions you might have. Many SHPOs have a grants manual
describing the procedures used in that State for applying for and administering CLG grants
(including any additional State requirements beyond those described in this brochure).
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C. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards
The following requirements are those used by the National Park gervice, and have been
previously published in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. The qualifications
define minimum education and experience required to perform identification, evaluation,
registration, and treatment activities. In some cases, additional areas or levels of expertise may
be needed, depending on the complexity of the task and the nature of the historic properties
involved. In the following definitions, a year of full-time professional experience need not
consist of a continuous year of full-time work but may be made up of discontinuous periods of
full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent of a year of full-time experience.
History
The minimum professional qualifications in history are a graduate degree in history or closely
related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field plus one of the following:
1. At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or
other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic
organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or
2. Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly
knowledge in the field of history.
Archeology
The minimum professional qualifications in archeology are a graduate degree in archeology,
anthropology, or closely related field plus:
1. At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in
archeological research, administration or management;
2. At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North
American archeology, and
3.Demonstrated ability to can~ research to completion.
In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archeology shall have
at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of
archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archeology shall have
at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of
archeological resources of the historic period.
Architectural History
The minimum professional qualifications in architectural history are a graduate degree in
architectural history, art history, historic presetwation, or closely related field, with coursework in
American architectural history, or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic
preservation or closely related field plus one of the following:
1. At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American
architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical
organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or
2. Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly
knowledge in the field of American architectural history.
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Architecture
The minimum professional qualifications in architecture are a professional degree in architecture
plus at least two years of full-time experience in architecture; or a State license to practice
architecture.
Historic Architecture
The minimum professional qualifications in historic architecture are a professional degree in
architecture or a State license to practice architecture, plus one of the following:
1. At least one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural
history, preservation planning, or closely related field; or
2. At least one year of full-time professional experience on historic preservation projects.
Such graduate study or experience shall include detailed investigations of historic structures,
preparation of historic structures research reports, and preparation ofptans and specifications for
preservation projects.
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D. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Evaluation and Identification
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION
Evaluation is the process of determining whether identified properties meet defined criteria of
significance and therefore should be included in an inventory of historic properties determined to
meet the criteria. The criteria employed vary depending on the inventory's use in resource
management.
Standard I. Evaluation of the Significance of Historic Properties Uses Established Criteria
The evaluation of historic properties employs criteria to determine which properties are
significant. Criteria should therefore focus on historical, architectural, archeological, engineering
and cultural values, rather than on treatments. A statement of the minimum information
necessary to evaluate properties against the criteria should be provided to direct information
gathering activities.
Because the National Register of Historic Places is a major focus of preservation activities on the
Federal, State and local levels, the National Register criteria have been widely adopted not only
as required for Federal purposes, but for State and local inventories as well. The National
Historic Landmark criteria and other criteria used for inclusion of properties in State historic site
files are other examples of criteria with different management purposes.
Standard II. Evaluation of Significance Applies the Criteria Within Historic Contexts
Properties are evaluated using a historic context that identifies the significant patterns that
properties represent and defines expected property types against which individual properties may
be compared. Within this comparative framework, the criteria for evaluation take on particular
meaning with regard to individual properties.
Standard III. Evaluation Results in A List or Inventory of Significant Properties That Is
Consulted In Assigning Registration and Treatment Priorities
The evaluation process and the subsequent development of an inventory of significant properties
is an on-going activity. Evaluation of the significance of a property should be completed before
registration is considered and before preservation treatments are selected. The inventory entries
should contain sufficient information for subsequent activities such as registration or treatment of
properties, including an evaluation statement that makes clear the significance of the property
within one or more historic contexts.
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EVALUATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 9-30-2003
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Standard IV. Evaluation Results Are Made Available to the Public
Evaluation is the basis of registration and treatment decisions. Information about evaluation
decisions should be organized and available for use by the general public and by those who take
part in decisions about registration and treatment. Use of appropriate computer-assisted data
bases should be a part of the information dissemination effort. Sensitive information, however,
must be safeguarded from general public distribution.
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR IDENTIFICATION
Identification activities are undertaken to gather information about historic properties in an area.
The scope of these activities will depend on: existing knowledge about properties; goals for
survey activities developed in the planning process; and current management needs.
Standard I. Identification of Historic Properties Is Undertaken to the Degree Required To
Make Decisions
Archival research and survey activities should be designed to gather the information necessary to
achieve defined preservation goals. The objectives, chosen methods and techniques, and
expected results of the identification activities are specified in a research design. These activities
may include archival research and other techniques to develop historic contexts, sampling an
area to gain a broad understanding of the kinds of properties it contains, or examining every
property in an area as a basis for property specific decisions. Where possible, use of quantitative
methods is important because it can produce an estimate, whose reliability may be assessed, of
the kinds of historic properties that may be present in the studied area. Identification activities
should use a search procedure consistent with the management needs for information and the
character of the area to be investigated. Careful selection of methods, techniques and level of
detail is necessary so that the gathered information will provide a sound basis for making
decisions.
Standard II. Results of Identification Activities Are Integrated Into the Preservation
Planning Process
Results of identification activities are reviewed for their effects on previous planning data.
Archival research or field survey may refine the understanding of one or more historic contexts
and may alter the need for additional survey or study of particular property types. Incorporation
of the results of these activities into the planning process is necessary to ensure that the planning
process is always based on the best available information.
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Standard III. Identification Activities Include Explicit Procedures for Record-Keeping and
Information Distribution
Information gathered in identification activities is useful in other preservation planning activities
only when it is systematically gathered and recorded, and made available to those responsible for
preservation planning. The results of identification activities should be reported in a format that
summarizes the design and methods of the survey, provides a basis for others to review the
results, and states where information on identified properties is maintained. However, sensitive
information, like the location of fragile resoumes, must be safeguarded from general public
distribution.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
EVALUATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 9-30-2003
Page 49
E. List of Designated Historic Sites
CITY
SITE HISTORIC COMMON RCC COUNCIL SITE
NO. ADDRESS NAME NAME RECOM APP. PERMIT
I 699 E St. Site of Greg 7/28/87 No
Rogers House
2 3 North Second Ave. James Bulmer Blumer House 7/28/87 No
House
3 210 Davidson St. Alfred Hames Handel Cordrey 7/28/87 No
House House
4 666 Third Ave. Our House Orchard House 7/28/87 No
5 276 F St. First 7/28/87 No
Congregational
Church
6 525 F St. James Johnson James Johnson 7/28/87 No
House House
7 669 Del Mar Ave. George E1 Nido 7/28/87 No
Worthington
House
8 671 Fourth Ave. William Haines Seaman Hames 7/28/87 No
House House
9 21 F St. Reginald Vaughn Augusta Starkley 7/28/87 No
House House
10 613 Second Ave. Byron Bronson Byron Bronson 7/28/87 No
House House
11 640 Fifth Ave. Engebretson- Stafford House 7/28/87 No
Stafford House
12 357 G St. Chula Vista 5/7/84 5/22/84 No
Women's Club
13 264 1 St. Clara Smith House Four Seasons Day 7/28/86 7/28/87 No
Care Center (M)
14 617 Del Mar Frances Fisher Glen Roberts 7/28/86 7/28/87 No
House House (M)
15 630 Del Mar George Rife House Rosemary Bullen 7/28/86 7/28/87 No
House (M)
16 30 F St. Herbert Bryant Michael Carsn 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
House House
17 50 F St. Herman Hotel William Smith 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
Carriage House House
18 54 F St. W.J.S. Browne William Browne 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
House House
19 88 L St. San Diego Country San Diego Country 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
Club Club
20 62 Cook Court Hazel Goes Cook Hazel Goes Cook 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
House House
21 89 Country Club Dr. Theodore Thursten Theodore Thursten 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
House House
22 344 Hilltop Dupree-Gould Gould House 8/4/86 7/28/87 No
House
23 170 Cypress L.G. Spring House Ruth Weatherbie 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
House (M)
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EVALUATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 9-30~2003
Page 50
CITY
SITE HISTORIC COMMON RCC COUNCIL SITE
NO. ADDRESS NAME NAME RECOM APP. PERMIT
24 34 Davidson Carl Bol~ House Mary Boltz House 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
25 124 Hilltop Leo Christy House Leo Christy House 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
(M)
26 151 Landis Albert Barker Abraham Eitzan 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
House House (M)
27 209 D St. Nancy Jobes Marcos Carver 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
House House
28 503 G St. Kindergarten Old Kindergarten 8/18/86 * No
Building Building
29 511 G St. San Diego County Insectary Building 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
Insectary
30 44 North Second Edward Gillette Marcella Darling 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
Ave. House House
31 301-305 Third Ave. Melville Block Security Trust 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
Bank Building
32 410 Church Elmer Mikkelson Rex Budel House 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
House
33 665 Del Mar Mary Mill House Mary Miller House 8/25/86 * No
04 374 Roosevelt St. 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
35 155 G St. Mrs. B.K. Maude The Boarding 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
House House
36 33 I St. Robert Mueller Celia Flynn House 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
House
97 379 J St. Evelyn Haines Theodore Curtis 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
House House
38 435 First Ave. William Sallmon William Smith 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
House House
39 320 Second Ave. Allison Crocket Allison Crocker 8/25/86 7/28/87 No
House House
40 10 Second Ave. Lucious Wright Lucious Wright 8/18/86 7/28/87 No
House House
41 614 Second Ave. Nadine Davies Lee Burch House 7/28/86 7/28/87 Yes
House
42 616 Second Ave. Greg Rogers Greg Rogers House 7/28/86 7/28/87 Yes
House
43 642 Second Ave. Ga~t~tt~on-Fmnk Frank House 7/28/86 7/28/87 No (Yes) ??
House
44 644 Second Ave. Jennie MacDonald Jean McCall House 7/28/86 7/28/87 **
House
45 311 D St. Frank Damren Margaret Cameron No
House House
46 Rohr Manor 8/25/86 7/28/87 Yes
47 200 K St. Edmund Russ 7/2/01 9/25/01 No
House
48 224 Fig George Steese 10/15/01 i2/4/01 No
House
49 279 J St. Victory Day House 12/3/01 12/11/01 No
50 466 E St. The Galligan 12/3/01 1/22/02 No
House
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EVALUATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 9-30-2003
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CITY
SITE HISTORIC COMMON RCC COUNCIL SITE
NO. ADDRESS NAME NAME RECOM APP. PERMIT
51 292 Sea Vale Harold Payton 4/15/02 6/11/02 No
House
52 209 I St. Summer-Lee 4/29/02 6/11/02 No
House
53 190 K St. Erle Halliburton 4/15/02 6/11/02 No
House
54 475 E St. William Drew 6/3/02 8/6/02 No
House
55 840 First Mary Drew House 6/3/02 8/6/02 No
56 462 E St. Clearon Robertson 7/l/02 8/6/02 I No
House
57 692 Second Ave. Percy Sprague Owners rescinded 9/30/02
Eustis House their application
10/2002.
58 7 Cresta Way ' Hadlye Johnson 8/19/02 9/17/02 No
House
59 415 Hilltop Southem Beauty 8/19/02 9/17/02 No
60 616 Del Mar Edwin T. Smith Sr. 8/19/02 9/17/02 No
House
61 382/384 Del Mar The First Woman's 8/19/02 9/17/02 No
Clubhouse
62 475 E St. The William Ada 9/30/02 I 1/19/2002 No
Monroe House
* Owners submitted letters to the City Council at the 7/28/87 meeting requesting no designation.
** The Historical Site Permit was originally imposed by City Council on 7/28/87, but was later
removed by City Council on 12/20/94 by request of the property owner.
Chula Vista Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee Mission Statement
The Mission of the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee is to develop a strategic
plan for historic preservation in Chula Vista that will foster cohesiveness between historic
preservation and other land use policies and that will preserve elements of important
periods in Chula Vista history and that will honor individuals that have played a
significant role in the cultural, social, economic and architectural history.
· Create a state of the art historic preservation program that recognizes and
preserves integrity of structures and sites and is fully implementable.
·Address values and principles of historic preservation and refine values according
to Chula Vista wishes, feelings.
· Honor contributions of individuals who have played significant roles locally,
regionally, and nationally.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION:
GOAL 1:
Elevate Historic Preservation to an element of the General Plan Update (Coordinate with
Land Use Element of the General Plan)
·Establish Parameters for new City-Wide Survey of Historic Resources
Identify/Locate Historic Features
·Examine Feasibility and positive and negative aspects of Chula Vista becoming a
CLG.
· Rewrite/Expand City's ordinance on historic Preservation (make clear distinctions
between historic designation and historic site permit process. Review the current
historic site permit process.
· Promote development that is compatible with historic resources
· Promote interpretative and commercial potential of publicly accessible historic
resources.
GOAL 2:
Create a predictable and consistent historic review process:
· Define which approach to historic preservation fits the needs of Chula Vista:
Voluntary vs. Involuntary. (Owner Consent Vs. Non-Owner Consent)
·Create clear and specific designation criteria that will support the long-term needs
of Chula Vista.
· Develop a thorough inventory of historic resources. (Update existing inventory to
include Montgomery and other areas excluded from the 1985 survey.)
GOAL 3:
Communicate and educate the public On historic preservation issues.
develop a "heritage-tourism" program (historic preservation and tourism factor)
,,Promote the Library as a resource-as holder of City information, archivist,
research etc.
· Expand historic museum as resource catalyst and City attraction
GOAL 4:
Develop/Implement and educate the public on incentive programs (i.e. Mills Act)
GOAL 5/6:
Maintain cohesiveness of unique historic communities and neighborhoods; Encourage
diversity in historic preservation. (not only an "Anglo" effort)
· make a plan to preserve sites and maintain interest of City Public Works (i.e.
street, sidewalks, fountain at Women's Club) (Maintain infrastructure surrounding
~t!~storic s!tes)
· Do not put undue burdens on older and/or low-income residents.
COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
VIA: David D. Rowlands Jr., City Manager
FROM: Robert A. Leiter, Director of Planning and Building
SUBJECT: Proposal for Historic Preservation Strateg/c Plan
Interest in the City's historic preservation program has increased with Council adoption of the
Mills Act Program. At the City Cotmcil meeting of December 4, 2001 the Council considered
the historic designation of the Fischer House. In conjunction with Council discussion on this
request, Council members asked staff to review the current status of the City's historic
preservation program and to propose amendments if needed. As a result, over the past few
months staff has been reviewing the City's current policies and procedures for historic
preservation.
The Resource Conservation Commission is the City entity charged with considering historic
preservation. Therefore, as part of the review of the existing program, our staff met with Charles
Bull, RCC chairman, and Pamela Bensoussan, an RCC member with specific knowledge and
interest in historic preservation activities. As a follow up to this meeting, our staff met with the
RCC to discuss a comprehensive approach to reviewing the City's historic preservation policies,
programs, and activities, which would be coordinated with the City's General Plan Update.
Under this proposal, which was endorsed by the RCC, an ad hoc committee, made up of
representatives of the Resource Conservation Commission, Planning Commission, Design
Review Committee, Town Centre Project Area Committee, and Heritage Museum Board, would
be formed for the purpose of developing an overall strategic plan for historic preservation. The
City has been able to obtain the services of Wayne Donaldson, a consultant with extensive
experience in historic preservation programs, to assist in the development of this plan. The costs
of consultant services would be covered by the adopted Planning and Building Department
budget.
The ad hoc committee would: conduct an overall evaluation of the existing historic preservation
program, determine an appropriate program for the future, and identify key tasks to be performed
now and tasks to be incorporated into the General Plan Update. Staff would attend all meetings
and would provide administrative and informational support to Task Force and consultant. This
committee would commence its efforts within the next month, and would conclude its work three
to four months later. The goal of the committee would be to develop recommendations of what
the City of Chula Vista Historic Preservation Program should be and an action plan for how we
can get there. Staff would then prepare a report to City Council setting forth the
recommendations of the committee and how they can be accomplished.
Please let me know if you have any questions on this matter, or would like to have this matter
discussed at a future City Council meeting. Otherwise, it is our intent to proceed in setting up
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this ad hoc committee and developing a strategic plan in accordance with the approach outlined
above.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A REPORT
REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN CHULA
VISTA AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DETERMINE
THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT
WHEREAS, in August of 2002 City staff helped form an ad hoc historic
preservation committee charged with the task of reviewing the City's existing historic
preservation efforts and developing recommendations for an improved historic
preservation program; and
WHEREAS, the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Committee, City staff and Wayne
Donaldson, an accomplished architect and recognized expert in historic preservation,
have completed their work in the form of a report entitled "Evaluation of Historic
Preservation in Chula Vista"; and
WHEREAS, City staff and the members of the Ad Hoc Historic Preservation
Committee request that the City Council accept their report and direct staff to determine
what resources will be needed to implement the report's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby accept the report entitled "Evaluation of Historic Preservation in
Chula Vista" and directs staff to determine what resources will be needed to carry out the
report's recommendations.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Jim Sandoval Ann Moore
Acting Director o f Planning and Building City Attorney
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM II
MEETING DATE: September 30, 2003
ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting a preliminary conceptual right-of way
improvement plan for F Street from its intersection with Fourth Avenue to
its terminus at the Bayfront, and directing staff to incorporate the proposal
in future planning documents for final City Council consideration.
SUBMITTED BY.: Director of General Servi~,.~
REVIEWED BY. City Manag~v) -~ (4/5tbs Vote: YES NO X}
_
RECOMMENDATION. (~ '~ '
That Council accept a preliminary conceptual fight-of way improvement plan for F Street fi.om
its intersection with Fourth Avenue to its terminus at the Bayfront, and direct staff to incorporate
the proposal in future planning documents for final City Council consideration. This report is
simply intended to identify this corridor off Street as an area that has the potential for cohesive
street improvements at an undetermined time in the future.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DISCUSSION:
As part of the construction of the new Police Facility and the impending start of construction of
the renovations to the Civic Center, the adjoining streets, particularly Fourth Avenue and F SWeet
will be enhanced within the project areas with new paving and new or enhanced landscaping.
As these projects move forward, discussions among City staff and with members of the
community, more specifically, Pat Aguilar, member of the City's Design Review Committee and
Crossroads II, a concerned group of City residents focused on land development and related
issues in western Chula Vista, ensued regarding efforts that could be undertaken to develop a
conceptual plan for future improvements to the right-of-way of F Street fi.om Fourth Avenue to
its terminus at the Bayfront. The general nature of these discussions were to attempt to develop a
strategy that ties together the Bayfront with the Civic Center complex and the historic
commercial corn on Third Avenue.
The Project Architect for the Police Facility and Civic Center Complex Renovation, Carrier
Johnson, graciously agreed to donate some of its resources to develop a preliminary conceptual
plan or strategy to make future improvements to the F Street right-of-way corridor. After several
weeks of work, Carder Johnson developed some scenarios as to how improvements could be
made. It should be noted that the F Street corridor is a particularly challenging street as the
right-of-way and actual width of the street varies throughout the study area.
The F Street corridor, while presenting some interesting obstacles, offers great opportunities for
improvement, particularly from a non-vehicular perspective. Since there are no offramps
servicing F Street from Interstate 5, the street will act as more of a local connector from the
downtown area to the Bayfront as opposed to the more arterial or regional connections that E
Street and H Street provide. F Street also offers views of the San Diego Bay fi.om several blocks
inland fi.om Interstate 5 and this lack of regional vehicular traffic and more scenic potential lends
F Street to a more pedestrian and bicycle fi.iendly environment. It also starts to develop a
connection and cohesion fi.om the Bayfi.ont to the downtown area that could provide significant
redevelopment opportunities along F Street.
It is expected that with Council acceptance of the preliminary conceptual plan, it will be
incorporated in other more comprehensive planning documents addressing the western portion of
the City. These documents include the City's current General Plan Update and the Urban Core
Specific Planning Document effort that was initiated in Spring of 2003. These comprehensive
planning efforts would provide details for enhancing the F Street corridor.
City Council's action does not constitute approval of a project, but does constitute a direction to
staff to further study the project proposal as part of the City's current comprehensive planning
process.
FISCAL IMPACT: The costs to date to develop the preliminary conceptual plan have been
negligible in that professional services were donated by Carrier Johnson. There is no funding
proposed for the implementation of the plan at this time with the exception of the area
immediately adjacent to the Civic Center complex between Fourth Avenue and Fire Station No.
1. It is expected that details of the plan could be developed and implemented as part of future
development or redevelopment activities along F Street or should a future funding source
become available.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING STAFF'S SUBMITTAL OF
A PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR F STREET FROM ITS
INTERSECTION WITH FOURTH AVENUE TO ITS TERMINUS
AT THE BAYFRONT AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
INCORPORATE THE PROPOSAL IN FUTURE PLANNING
DOCUMENTS FOR FINAL CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, as part of construction of the new Police Facility and the impending start of
construction of the renovations to the Civic Center, the adjoining streets, particularly Fourth Avenue
and F Street will be enhanced within the project areas with new paving and new or enhanced
landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the Project Architect for the Police Facility and Civic Center Complex
Renovation, Carrier Johnson, agrees to donate some of its resources to develop a preliminary
conceptu~i~12Jan or strategy to make future improvements to the F Street right-of-way corridor; and
WHEREAS, the F Street corridor is a particularly challenging street as the right-of-way and
actual width of the street varies throughout the study area; and
WIq'EREAS, offers great opportunities for improvement, particularly from a non-vehicular
perspective; and
WHEREAS, as there are no off-ramps servicing F Street from Interstate 5, the street will act
as more of a local connector from the downtown area to the Bayfront as opposed to the more arterial
or regional connections that E Street and H Street provide; and
WHEREAS, F Street also offers a view of the San Diego Bay from several blocks inland
from Interstate 5 and this lack of regional vehicular traffic and more scenic potential lends F Street
to a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment; and
WHEREAS, F Street further offers a connection and cohesion from the Bayfront to the
downtown area that could provide significant redevelopment opportunities along F Street; and
WHEREAS, City Council's action does not constitute approval of a project, but does
constitute a direction to staff to further study the project proposal as part of the City's current
comprehensive planning process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby accept staff" s submittal of a preliminary conceptual right-of-way improvement plan for F
Street from its intersection with Fourth Avenue to its terminus at the Bayfront and direct staffto
incorporate the proposal in future planning documents for final City Council consideration.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Andy Campbell e
Director of General Services
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item /~
Meeting Date 9/30/03
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Five-Year TransNet Local
Streets and Roads Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2002-03 through 2006-07
to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for inclusion in the
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Enginecring~
REVIEWED BY: City Manage~j~ ~ (4/5tbs Vote: Yes No X)
SANDAG has requested that local agencies sub'fffit requests for amendments to existing projects included in
the current Reginnal Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The current 2002-07 RTIP includes
regionally significant City of Chula Vista transportation projects covering Fiscal Years 2002-03 through
2006-07. The annual development and approval of the RTIP by SANDAG are requirements for the
continued receipt of State and Federal transportation project funding. The "Proposition 'A' TransNet
Transportation Improvement Program - Ordinance and Expenditure Plan" also requires that all proposed
projects funded with TransNet funds be included in the RTIP. Chula Vista's proposed amendments to the
RTIP involve increasing the amount of TransNet funding for existing Capital Improvement Program
projects for Chula Vista.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the resolution amending the existing Chula Vista
Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2002-03 through 2006-07 and approving the
submittal of Chula Vista's Transportation Improvement Program amendment forms to SANDAG for
inclusion in the RTIP.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
SANDAG has requested local agencies to submit amendment forms for projects to be included in the Fiscal
Years 2002-03 through 2006-07 RTIP. An RTIP amendment is required for inclusion of all new projects,
or a change of funding amounts for existing projects, which are funded by TransNet. Amendments to the
existing RTIP require City Council approval to be included with the request submittal package to
SANDAG.
TransNet Description
The TransNet Program was enacted as Proposition 'A' by the voters of San Diego County on November 3,
1987. Proposition 'A' enacted a 2 percent increase in the County-wide sales tax lasting 20 years for
specified transportation programs and projects. One third of the revenues are specified for allocation to the
local agencies for local street and road purposes. The other two thirds will be split between two additional
primary purposes: Regional Highway and Public Transit improvements. SANDAG administers the program
County-wide. The Proposition 'A' Ordinance and Expenditure Plan states that the revenue generated by the
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sales tax measure will be used solely for transportation improvement projects in accordance with the
following priorities:
1. To repair and rehabilitate existing roadways.
2. To reduce congestion and improve safety.
3. To provide for the construction of needed £acillties.
In accordance with said priorities, City staff submitted to SANDAG the FY 2002-07 RTIP submittal
package, which wa~ approved by City Council per Resolution 2002-117. Based on the recent approval of
the City's Capital Improvemem Program, City staffhad to find an alternative funding source to fund the
Olympic Parkway/I-805 interchange project. In addition, based on unanticipated TransNet revenue
projections for FY 2003-04, funding for the North Broadway Reconstruction project and Pavement
Rehabilitation project will be increased.
The TransNet project funding amendment request for FY 2003-04 is stunmarized below:
PROGRAMMED ADDITIONAL
TOTAL
PROJECT TRANSNET FUNDING
TRANSNET
FUNDING REQUESTED
1. Olympic Parkway/I-805
$626,000 $3,300,000 $3,926,000
Interchange
2. North Broadway Reconstruction $1,100,000 $200,000 $1,300,000
3. FY 03/04 Pavement Rehabilitation
Program $3,251,000 $300,000 $3,551,000
TOTAL $4,977,000 $3,800,000 $8,777,000
FISCAL IMPACTS: The proposed amendments to TransNet funding would affect the following funding
sources: the proposed $3,300,000 TransNet funding for Olympic Parkway/I-805 Interchange project would
replace unava'flable TDIF funding originally programmed in the CIP; the additional $200,000[ TransNet
funding would replace RCT funding for the North Broadway Reconstruction project; and the additional
$300,000 would increase the budget for Pavement Rehabilitation for FY 03/04 and be used to rehabilitate
additional streets.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR TRANSNET LOCAL
STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002-
03 THROUGH 2006-07 TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, SANDAG has requested that local agencies submit requests for amendments to
existing project included in the current Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RT1P); and
WHEREAS, a RTiP amendment is required for inclusion of all new projects, or a change of
funding amounts for existing projects, which are funded by TransNet; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the existing RTIP require City Council approval to be included
with the request submittal package to SANDAG; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista's proposed amendments to the RTIP involve increasing the amount
of TransNet funding for existing Capital Improvement Program projects for Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the TransNet project funding amendment request for FY 2003-04 is
summarized as follows:
Project Programmed Additional Total
TransNet Funding TransNet
Funding Requested
1. Olympic Parkway/I-805 $ 626,000 $ 3,300,000 $ 3,926,000
Interchange
2. North Broadway $1,100,000 $ 200,000 $1,300,000
Reconstruction
3. FY 03 / 04 Pavement $ 3,251,000 $ 300,000 $ 3,551,000
Rehabilitation Program
TOTAL $ 4,977,000 $ 3,800,000 $ 8,777,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve an Amendment to the existing Chula Vista Transportation Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2002-03 through 2006-07 and Approving the Submittal of Chula
Vista's Transportation Improvement Program amendment forms to SANDAG for inclusion in
the RTl]?, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Cliff Swanson Ann Moore
Director of Engineering City Attorney
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: ! ~
Meeting Date: 913~/03,
ITEM TITLE: Council Position Opposing Proposition 54: "Classification by Race,
Ethnicity, Color or National Origin".
SUBMITTED BY: Councilmember Patty Davi/~(:~
REVIEWED BY: N/A~'-~' (415ths Vote: Yes NoX .)
A measure will appear on the special election ballot, October 7, 2003, restricting the
ability of public entities to request and collect information pertaining to race, color,
ethnicity or national origin.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Chula Vista City Council adopt a position opposing
Proposition 54.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Proposition 54 proposes an amendment to the constitution of the State of California that
restricts the ability of public entities to request and collect information related to race,
color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Such information is sometimes collected of employees, contractors, and public service
users, including students and public aid recipients. The purposes for collecting this
information include:
· Demonstrating compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, or, as a condition
of receiving various federal funds
· Benchmarking equal opportunity compliance
· Evaluating use of discretion by law enforcement or other public agencies
· Evaluating education, income, health or other trends among specified
communities
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The California Constitution currently allows the coilection and use of race-related
information, but prohibits state and local governments from providing "preferential
treatment" based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Proposal
Effective January 1, 2005, Proposition 54 would restrict state and local governments
from classifying information on a person's race, ethnicity, color, or national origin for the
purposes of public education, public contracting, public employment, and other
government operations, with the following exemptions:
· To comply with federal law.
· To remain eligible to receive money from the federal government.
· To comply with a court order in force as of the effective date of the measure.
· To allow law enfomement agencies to describe individuals.
· To place prisoners and assign undercover law enforcement officers.
· To allow the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) to collect
certain race-related information through 2014.
In addition, the measure allows the Legislature to pass (by a two-thirds vote of each
house) and the Governor to sign, legislation approving the collection and use of such
data to serve a "compelling state interest."
Analysis
This analysis addresses two questions:
· Does Proposition 54 significantly affect the operations of the City of Chula Vista?
· Should the City of Chula Vista establish an official position?
Does Proposition 54 affect City Operations?
(1) Employment: It is the practice of the City of Chula Vista to collect and analyze
gender and ethnicity information for both job applicants and those who enter the
municipal work force. Such information must be collected to comply with Federal
requirements. This information will continue to be gathered independent of this initiative.
(2) Contracting: The City is required by federal law to comply with Equal
Opportunity Employment requirements on all contracts that contain federal funds.
Compliance is monitored by the City's EEOC officer. This information will continue to
be gathered independent of this initiative.
(3) Law Enforcement: The Police Department utilizes race and ethnicity
information for a variety of purposes, including targeting of community policing
resources, descriptions of victims, suspects, witnesses and others. Preposition 54
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contains exemptions to enable law enforcement activities, however, various law
enforcement agencies throughout the state have expressed their concerns with the
proposal because they feel the measure is unclear in defining the ways in which crime
analysis efforts, victimization studies, vehicle stop data collection, community makeup
and other statistical research would be affected.
(4) Other possible affects: Some elements of the initiative may require judicial
interpretation, including:
Census Information: The federal government compiles demographic information on
the state's population (primarily through the Census). This information generally is
aggregated--that is, not tied to specific individuals. Many state and local agencies then
use this information for a variety of purposes. It is unclear under the measure whether
state and local agencies could continue to use the race-related components of this
information for evaluation, program, and reporting purposes.
Secondary uses of Race Based information collected for compliance with Federal
requirement: Under the measure, state and local agencies could continue to collect
race-related information to meet federal requirements. The measure, however, is not
clear whether these entities can sort and analyze the information for other purposes. In
the area of law enforcement, the measure allows officers to describe individuals by
race-related classifications (such as during a search for a criminal suspect). It is unclear
if the measure also would allow law enforcement agencies to then use the information in
other ways--such as analyzing crime trends by race.
Should the City of Chula Vista establish an official position?
The City's Legislative Program generally recommends that the City take an official
position only on matters affecting City operations. Proposition 54 passes that threshold
by adding a superfluous layer of bureaucracy, confusing the compliance process, and
potentially limiting law enforcement operations.
Recommendation
That the Chula Vista City Council adopt a position opposing Proposition 54 for the
following reasons:
· Unnecessarily confuses and complicates current methods of meeting state vs.
federal requirements relating to contracting
· Creates significant legal uncertainty relative to the use of racial and gender
information for law enforcement purposes
· Creates significant legal uncertainty relative to the use of census and other
information categorized by race and gender that materially benefits public
decision making
CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
September 30, 2003
File: OIlO-IO-L ¥-001
TO:
Honorable Mayor And City Council
David D. Rowlands, Jr., City Manager~{]('"
Cliff Swanson, Director of Engineering' A.!Y
Jack Griffin, Director of General Servi~ ~~'
Chula Vista PD Construction Project; SDG & E Vault Relocation
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
As a result of the above referenced construction project it has become necessary to relocate an
existing SDG & E above-ground vault. This vault is currently located in City right-of-way on
the west side of Fourth Avenue immediately north of Memorial Way. This location falls in the
middle of the new sidewalk. In order to relocate this vault to the back of walk (into a planned
planter) it will be necessary to grant SDG & E an easement.
Because of pressing construction constraints, it is highly desirable to have this vault relocated
immediately. Due to the time required in getting a deed prepared and processed for council
approval, we propose that the City Manager approve giving SDG & E a "Right to Enter and
Construct" (RlE) in the interim. This will allow them to move the vault out of the way of our
construction now and not delay the Fourth Avenue improvements. Additionally it assures them
that they will ultimately get the easement that they need to support their facility.
Unless we receive feedback to the contrary, we will proceed with issuing the RlE and follow up
with a future agenda item to grant SDG & E an easement.
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Sample of Proposition Supporters and Opponents
Supporters
Mr. Ward Connerly
American Civil Rights Coalition
Opponents
American Cancer Society
American Public Health Association
California Academy of Family Physicians
California Association of Public Hospitals
California Medical Association
California Nurses Association C. Everett Koop,
Former U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. David Satcher, Former U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. Jocelyn Elders, Former US Surgeon General
City of San Diego
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