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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
January 13, 2004 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:15
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Salas, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. OATH OF OFFICE: JAMES McVEIGH, NATURE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to James McVeigh, and Deputy Mayor Salas
presented him with a certificate of appointment.
. RECOGNITION OF TY COMPTON FOR HIS SERVICE AS CHULA VISTA'S PORT
COMMISSIONER
Mayor Padilla recognized Ty Compton for his service as Chula Vista's Port Commissioner and
extended his heartfelt thanks on behalf of the Council, City staff and the community. Deputy
Mayor Salas then presented him with a plaque. Mr. Compton thanked the Council and staff for
their support and confidence in him during his tenure on the Commission. Deputy Mayor Salas
expressed her appreciation for Mr. Compton's active involvement in the community since 1958.
. PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD BY THE YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION TO COORS AMPHITHEATER MANAGEMENT
James Marcelino, representing the Chula Vista Community Collaborative and South Bay
Partnership for Prevention, expressed appreciation for the work by Coors Amphitheatre to curb
underage drinking. Chula Vista Youth Commissioner Eddie Herrera thanked staff from Coors
for their active participation in the community and efforts to address underage drinking, and he
presented a plaque to Coors representative David Swift. Mr. Swift commented on Coors'
alcohol-related policies and efforts to curb alcohol abuse, such as increased signage, flyers on
responsible drinking distributed prior to shows, and an increased number of security personnel
trained in intervention procedures. Mr. Swift recognized Coors' partnerships with the Chula
Vista Police Department, Aramark Food Services, James Marcelino and the South Bay
Partnership for Prevention, Staff Pro Security, and the San Diego County Responsible
Hospitality Coalition. Mr. Marcelino stated that a policy panel luncheon is scheduled for
January 14,2004, at the Red Lion Hotel in Mission Valley, to discuss the involvement of law
enforcement and alcohol prevention. He encouraged interested parties to attend the meeting.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
. REPORT BY CHUCK COLE, THE CITY'S LOBBYIST AND PRESIDENT OF
ADVOCATION, INc., ON THE GOVERNOR'S STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL
Mr. Cole was absent from the meeting, and the item was continued to a future date.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through II)
With reference to Item 4, Councilmember McCann asked for a status report on the grant
application for the Rancho Del Rey Library. Assistant City Manager Palmer provided an
overview of the very competitive application process and stated that a decision on the award of
funding is expected in July 2004. He added that staff is committed to moving forward with the
project, regardless of whether or not the City receives the grant funding.
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2946, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
10.52.110 RELATING TO THE PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE,
ADVERTISING OR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
In an effort to clarify parking laws and to ensure consistency with federal and state law,
the proposed ordinance amends a section of the Municipal Code regulating the parking of
vehicles for sale, advertising, or demonstration purposes. This ordinance was introduced
on January 6, 2004. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
2A. ORDINANCE NO. 2947, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ELIMINATING THE TIME LIMIT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF
LOANS, ADVANCES AND INDEBTEDNESS WITH RESPECT TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2948, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ELIMINATING THE TIME LIMIT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF
LOANS, ADVANCES AND INDEBTEDNESS WITH RESPECT TO THE
BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTER I REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
In 2001, California redevelopment law was amended to allow local legislative bodies to
adopt ordinances removing time limits on the establishment of loans, advances and
indebtedness with respect to redevelopment plans originally adopted prior to January I,
1994. The amendment allows agencies to incur debt at any time during the time that the
plans are effective. All Chula Vista redevelopment plans were originally adopted prior to
1994, and all of them currently have limitations on loans, advances and indebtedness.
Adoption of the ordinances removes the existing time limits and allows the City to issue
debt at any time during the effective life of the corresponding redevelopment plans.
These ordinances were introduced on January 6, 2004. (Director of Community
Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-009, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES
INc. (CONSULTANT), AND ESPANADA CV, LLC (APPLICANT), FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ESPANADA SPECIFIC PLAN,
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The applicant, Espanada CV, LLC, has filed specific plan, general plan amendment, and
rezone applications for the Espanada project. The Environmental Review Coordinator
has determined that the proposed project requires the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report. The proposed resolution approves a contract with David Evans and
Associates, for an amount not to exceed $88,300, to provide consultant services for the
preparation of the CEQA-required environmental documents for the proposed project and
an additional $22,075 for additional services, should they be necessary. (Director of
Planning & Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-010, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT
AND PUBLIC LffiRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF
2000, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LffiRARY AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF EAST H STREET AND P ASEO RANCHERO (RANCHO DEL REY
LffiRARY); MAKING ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, INCLUDING
CERTIFYING THE LIBRARY PROJECT BUDGET AND COMMITTING LOCAL
MATCHING FUNDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS; APPROVING THE JOINT
COOPERA TNE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE JOINT VENTURE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE GRANT APPLICATION
In August 200 I, the Council directed staff to prepare a California Reading and Literacy
Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 grant
application for the construction of the Rancho del Rey branch library. In June 2002, the
Council approved the application package for Cycle I consideration. Unfortunately, the
City was not awarded a grant in that round. In March 2003, the Council approved an
application package for a Cycle 2 submittal for grant funds. In October, 16 projects were
funded, but, once again, Chula Vista's application was not funded. The City is now
ready to submit for Cycle 3 consideration. Applications are due on January 16, 2004. It
is expected that the Bond Act Board will make awards totaling $100 million in June
2004, and this will be the final round of grant awards from the Library Bond Act of 2000.
(Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: The Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-011, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A NO-BUILD EASEMENT ON A PORTION
OF THE OXFORD STREET PARK SITE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF BROADWAY PLAZA
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On January 28, 2003, the Council approved the purchase of a 5.21-acre lot, located on
Oxford Street. General Services staff is currently designing a park for this site, which is
adjacent to the Broadway Plaza redevelopment site. The developer of that site has
requested that the Council approve the granting of a no-build easement on a portion of
the Oxford Street park site, associated with the construction of Broadway Plaza, in
exchange for the developer granting a public access easement over a portion of the
Broadway Plaza site between Naples Street and the park site. (Director of General
Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-012, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING RIGHT-Of-WAY CONTRACTS WITH
EIGHT PROPERTY OWNERS, PROVIDING MONETARY COMPENSATION AND
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR GRANTING OF
EASEMENTS TO THE CITY NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1-
80S/OLYMPIC PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (STM-328), AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT SAID EASEMENTS ON THE
CITY'S BEHALF
Adoption of the resolution approves right-of-way contracts with eight property owners
providing monetary compensation and other considerations in exchange for their granting
of easements to the City necessary for the construction of the I-80S/Olympic Parkway
Improvement Project (STM-328), and authorizes the City Clerk to accept said easements
on the City's behalf. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-013, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE THREE-BID REQUIREMENT OF
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.54.040 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EAST
PALOMAR STREET THROUGH VILLAGE ONE WEST AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO AWARD TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEE CREDIT BASED UPON BIDS RECENED
The Otay Ranch Company has requested a waiver of the three-bid requirement for the
construction of East Palomar Street through Village One West, a TDIF facility.
Currently, the Municipal Code requires developers to obtain a minimum of three bids and
award the work to the lowest qualified bidder to obtain Transportation Development
Impact Fee (TDIF) credit for privately financing eligible TDIF projects. Adoption of the
proposed resolution authorizes the Director of Engineering to accept the work to
construct East Palomar Street as TDIF-eligible without complying with the three-bid
requirement. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-014, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICAL AND APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MUNIFINANCIAL FOR THE FORMATION OF
MAINTENANCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR ROLLING HILLS
RANCH SUB-AREA III, NEIGHBORHOODS 9 TO 12, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-015, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICAL AND APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH BEST BEST & KRIEGER, LLP, FOR THE FORMATION OF
MAINTENANCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR ROLLING HILLS
RANCH SUB-AREA III, NEIGHBORHOODS 9 TO 12, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
On October 6, 1992, the Council approved the tentative map for Rolling Hills Ranch Sub-
Area III, Neighborhoods 9 to 12, currently owned by McMillin Rolling Hills Ranch,
LLC. In compliance with condition of approval number 61 of the tentative map,
McMillin Rolling Hills Ranch, LLC has requested that a maintenance community
facilities district be formed to finance the maintenance of a storm water pump station, a
Multiple Species Conservation Program lot, and other public facilities. The special taxes
collected from the properties located within these improvement areas would fund the
operation and maintenance of these facilities. By adopting the proposed resolutions, the
Council would waive the selection process and approve the third amendment to the
existing agreement with MuniFinancial; and approve the second amendment to the
existing agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP, to enable these consultants to form
the maintenance district for Rolling Hills Ranch Sub-Area III, Neighborhoods 9 to 12.
(Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
9A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-016, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SAN MIGUEL
RANCH PLANNING AREA "F", CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04, ACCEPTING
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS STREETS AND
EASEMENTS, ALL AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDNISION,
APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT fOR THE
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-017, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH
PLANNING AREA "F", CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04, REQUIRING
DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-068, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-018, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, BETWEEN NNP TRIMARK SAN MIGUEL
RANCH, LLC AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING MAINTENANCE
OF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On February 29,2000, the Council approved a tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista
Tract 99-04, San Miguel Ranch. On August 7, 2001, Council approved San Miguel
Ranch Phases 1,2 & 4 "A" Map No. I. Adoption of the proposed resolutions approves
the Planning Area "F" final map within Phase 2 of San Miguel Ranch by the developer,
Trimark Pacific- Ventana, LLc. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-019, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TO CLAIM AND APPROPRIATE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
PRIOR-YEAR UNALLOCATED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
ARTICLE 4.0 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
A MID-SIZE, CNG SHUTTLE BUS FOR THE NATURE CENTER
The $165,000, along with a $135,000 Air Pollution Control District grant, would be used
to purchase a 30-foot, medium-duty, mid-sized, low-foot CNG bus to operate the Nature
Center Shuttle. (Director of Public Works/Operations)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
II. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-020, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $250,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, PARKING LOT, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND
RESERVE, $225,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE SLTPP
TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP FUND, AND $75,000 FROM THE
AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND FOR A TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BONITA BRANCH COUNTY LffiRARY AND
HISTORICAL MUSEUM/PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER, AND ESTABLISHING A
NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TITLED, "BONITA LIBRARY
IMPROVEMENTS" (PROJECT GG-184) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
On December 16, 2003, the Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and
conditionally approved, subject to future appropriation, the ground lease with the County
of San Diego for the Bonita Branch County Library and Historical Museum/Public Safety
Center. However, a four-fifths vote of the City Council is required to appropriate funds.
Since the necessary four votes could not be cast, the appropriation of funds was
continued to this date. (Director of Planning & Building, Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, with the
following exceptions: Item 2A carried 3-0-2, with Councilmembers Rindone and
McCann abstaining due to the proximity of their properties to the project location;
Item 28 carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Salas abstaining due to the proximity
of her residence to the project; and Item II carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember
McCann abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the location.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Floyd spoke regarding the recent restructuring of the sewer billing rates for City residents
and expressed concern regarding the significant increase in his water bill. He said he was paying
a $35 surcharge for irrigating his yard, since none of that water goes down the drain.
Councilmember Rindone asked staff to schedule the matter for discussion on a future agenda.
Norma Cazares, representing the South Bay Forum, commented on the campaign contribution
ordinance discussed at the Council meeting of January 6, 2004, stating that it was important that
Council obtain public input on the issue. She also addressed the recent Council approval of the
Community Development Department reorganization, in particular, the three new management
positions. She felt that it was inappropriate to have identified personnel for the positions prior to
approval by Council, and stated that it was apparent that the City continues to have unacceptable
hiring practices. She stated that South Bay Forum would be forwarding a letter to the Council to
address specific concerns, and she requested that the matter be agendized for a future Council
meetmg.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY OVER
PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 639-080-21 AND 639-080-22
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD STREET WIDENING
PROJECT (CY-1O2)
In order to complete the construction of this project, it is necessary to acquire permanent
right-of-way and temporary construction easements from the two gas stations on the
north side of Telegraph Canyon Road; one on each side of Halecrest Drive. (Director of
General Services, City Engineer)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
ACTION: At the request of staff, Mayor Padilla moved to continue the hearing to the
meeting of February 10, 2004. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PCS 04-01, A TENTATNE SUBDIVISION
MAP TO DIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 53.38 ACRES INTO 39 LOTS, INCLUDING
TWO OPEN SPACE LOTS, BY THE EASTLAKE COMPANY
The project consists of three perimeter open space lots (Lots 1-3), four internal
recreation/open space lots (Lots 4-7), 14 private street lots (Lots 8-21), and 18 residential
lots (Lots 22-39). The residential lots would be developed as five separate condominium
villages joined together by the internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system, open
space and other common facilities. (Director of Planning & Building)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Associate Planner Donn presented the Eastlake Summit subdivision map.
With no members ofthe public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Salas spoke in favor of the proposed project, which will provide multi-housing
units for entry-level residents.
Councilmember McCann stated that the proposed project brings affordable housing to the
community and provides a stake for home-ownership and equity in the community.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas offered Resolution No. 2004-021, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-021, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF THE TENTATNE SUBDNISION
MAP FOR EASTLAKE SUMMIT, CHULA VISTA TRACT 04-01
The motion carried 5-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 200312004
COPS FUNDING PER THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FOR LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The Police Department received $279,480 through State COPS for Local Law
Enforcement funding. State money is allocated to the Police Department for purposes
stipulated by the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. The Police
Department proposes to use the funds to meet operational equipment needs, as well as the
local cash match requirement for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Chief of
Police)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
Police Chief Emerson explained that the funding would be utilized for department operational
and equipment needs.
There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-022, heading read, text
waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-022, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $279,480 FROM STATE COPS
FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
200312004 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $17,486 FOR THE LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO DESIGNATE THE REMAINING FUNDS OF $261,994 FOR
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO UTILIZE (REPROGRAM) SAVINGS RESULTING FROM THE
EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL
UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004 BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN FOR
PERSONNEL, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES NEEDED TO OPERATE THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT HOLDING FACILITY, ADJUSTING THE SALARY OF THE
POLICE SERVICES OFFICER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE
AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND, AND AMENDING THE
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A $175 BOOKING FEE
The Police Department will open a new 150,000 square-foot facility in February 2004.
As part of the new facility, the department will operate a Type I holding facility. In order
to operate this facility as required by law, the department has requested additional
staffing. Additionally, the department is seeking conceptual approval for a $175 booking
fee charge. (Chief of Police)
Police Chief Emerson presented the Police Department's holding facility proposal.
Councilmember McCann believed that the proposed holding facility would improve the quality
of life for Chula Vista citizens by providing the ability for officers to make an arrest and remove
offenders from the area. Additionally, the proposed facility would provide future opportunities
for outsourcing services to increase City revenues and offset the costs.
Councilmember Rindone stated that implementation of a local holding facility would greatly
reduce current staff time utilized to transport prisoners to the County jail, thereby maintaining
police patrols locally.
Michelle Lontin, representing the San Diego Superior Court, explained that the court would be
unable to handle the increased workload that the proposed holding facility would generate.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Deputy Mayor Salas stated that although the City's intention is to provide the best quality oflife
for its citizens, issues such as increased workload in the courts goes back to the fact that the state
has not addressed the growing needs of its cities and needs to look at making changes.
Councilmember Davis stated that residents of Chura Vista expect a good quality of life, and she
believed that having a local holding facility was of benefit to them. She added that the City is
willing to work with the court system to avoid overburdening and to try to find ways to obtain
necessary funding.
Mayor Padilla stated that it is important to know that the driving issue is enforcement of the law.
He believed that local jurisdictions need to be talking to the Governor's Office and the
Legislature to address these issues.
Police Chief Emerson stated that he recently met with all the South Bay judges and was informed
that a letter would be forthcoming to the City regarding the issues raised. He stated that the
Police Department is trying to re-allocate funding in a manner that could potentially be passed on
to the criminal justice system to effectively assist in arraigning people in court. Additionally, in
order to make the criminal justice system work, all parties need to work cohesively.
Councilmember Rindone believed that the proposed holding facility would send a clear message
that if a crime is committed in Chura Vista, the propensity for arrest and arraignment would be
greatly enhanced.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2004-023, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-023, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004
BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 SPENDING PLAN FOR
PERSONNEL, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES NEEDED TO OPERATE THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT HOLDING FACILITY, ADJUSTING THE SALARY
OF THE POLICE SERVICES OFFICER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM
THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND, AND AMENDING
THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A $175 BOOKING FEE
The motion carried 5-0.
16. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO.4 FOR PHASE II OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER
INTERCEPTOR PROJECT
On two occasions, the micro-tunneling machine used on Phase II of the Salt Creek
gravity sewer interceptor project failed. Change Order No.4, in the amount of
$1,100,000, is for larger, more sophisticated machinery and equipment necessary to
guarantee the successful completion of the final 830 feet of the l4.5-mile-long Salt Creek
sewer project. (Director of Public Works Operations)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2004-024, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-024, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.4 FOR
PHASE II OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER INTERCEPTOR
PROJECT (SW2l9) AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATIONS TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY
The motion carried 5-0.
At 8:01 p.m., Mayor Padilla left the dais.
17. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT REGARDING CHULA
VISTA TRANSIT FUNDING AND OPERATIONS
At the Council meeting of February II, 2003, staff was directed to return to Council on
an annual basis with an updated report on Chula Vista Transit's funding and operations.
(Director of Public Works/Operations)
Transit Coordinator Trujillo presented the annual report, discussing the regional transit structure,
CVT operations, capital assets, the Fiscal Year 2003 budget, un-allocated Transportation
Development Act funds, operational performance, and operational accomplishments.
Mayor Padilla returned to the dais at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Padilla expressed frustration that the City is not directly responsible for funding that can
be used to provide bus drivers with better wages and benefits. He conveyed the need to seek
ways to impact the issue.
Deputy Mayor Salas commended Mr. Trujillo on his efforts towards building ridership and his
analysis of situations where cuts needed to be made on underutilized bus routes. She also
expressed the need to address the issue of better wages for bus drivers in the future.
Councilmember Rindone believed that with the new leadership in the Metropolitan Transit
System, issues regarding livable wages would be addressed.
City Manager Rowlands stated that a proposal would be forthcoming regarding a multi-year
augmentation for funding, until such time that additional funding can be obtained from
SANDAG, for an ongoing subsidy for bus driver salaries.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to accept the report. Councilmember McCann
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
The League of California Cities has asked its members to adopt a resolution supporting
the combined efforts of the League, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
and the California Special District Association, to place on the ballot and win voter
approval for the Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act. This Act is a
constitutional amendment that will protect local government revenue from being taken by
the State without voter approval. To date, approximately 200 cities have adopted the
resolution. Locally, this includes the cities of El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial
Beach, La Mesa, and Santee. Cities that will consider this resolution in the near future
include Carlsbad, Del Mar, Lemon Grove, National City, and San Diego. (City Manager,
Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator)
Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator Kelly commented on the Governor's recent state budget
proposal, with particular focus on its impacts on local government.
Mayor Padilla expressed the need to ensure that local governments do not suffer as a result ofthe
state's shortfalls. He added that the state must be sent the message to address the structure of the
relationship between state and local finance, to take a look at the way it does business, and to
stop balancing its budgets on the backs of local governments.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2004-025, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-025, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE LOCAL TAXPAYERS
AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
20. MA YOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
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CLOSED SESSION
22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
. Grippi v. City ofChula Vista (SDSC # GIC 801393)
. Griggs v. City ofChula Vista (SDSC # GIC 817580)
. Allsup v. City ofChula Vista
. Application of SDG&E for Authority to Update its Gas and Electric Revenue
Requirement and Base Rates (Doc. No. A-02-l2-028)
No reportable action was taken on the abovementioned cases.
23. 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
No reportable action was taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 p.m., Mayor P¡tdilla adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on January
14,2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, and thence
to the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. (The
Meeting of January 20,2004 was cancelled).
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Susan Bigelow, CMC, Cit Clerk
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