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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 2, 2004 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:09
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, 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
. INTRODUCTION BY PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR BYERS OF THE
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, TOM CLASS, PARK SUPERVISOR
Public Works Director Byers introduced employee of the month Tom Class. Mayor Padilla read
the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Mr. Class.
. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA TO ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FRUCHTER, OF THE EXCELLENCE IN OPERATING BUDGET AWARDS FROM
BOTH THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE
UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF
MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS, AND THE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS AWARD FROM THE CALIF 0 RNIA SOCIETY OF
MUNICIP AL FINANCE OFFICERS
This item was continued to a future meeting.
. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR PADILLA TO DEBI
SCHWARZ, REPRESENTING GOODRICH EMPLOYEES, RECOGNIZING THEIR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHULA VISTA CARES PROGRAM
Assistant Recreation Director Stokes introduced Debi Schwarz and members of the Chu/a Vista
Cares program. Mayor Padilla then read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it
to Ms. Schwarz.
. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS BY MAYOR PADILLA TO LATRICIA
WHITSON, JESSICA NEAMON, ANEA THRIA MAJOR, AND TESA
ZNAMENACEK, FOR THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS IN ASSISTING A FIVE-YEAR
OLD BOY WHO FELL INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH AT MEMORIAL PARK ON
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2004
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
Police Chief Emerson introduced Latricia Whitson, Jessica Neamon, Aneathria Major and Tesa
Znamenacek, who assisted in saving the life of a five-year-old boy. Lieutenant Magor gave an
account of the boy's rescue. Mayor Padilla then read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas
presented it. Rear Admiral Betancourt. Jr., Commander of Navy Region Southwest, recognized
Aneathria Major, who is under his command in the United States Navy, and thanked the Council
for recognizing the heroic efforts of the four women.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 11)
Councilmember Rindone stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 4 due to the proximity
of his residence to the project.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Mark Marchand, member of the Mobilehome Rent
Review Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to
post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
B. Letter of resignation from Mark Weatherford, member of the Board of Ethics.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to
post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-058, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO PAY FOR DAMAGE TO
CITY PROPERTY, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET
THEREFOR
Due to an unusually high number of traffic accidents resulting in damage to City
property, repair costs are projected to exceed this year's Engineering budget. Adoption
of the resolution provides sufficient funds to meet those costs by approving the transfer of
$54,586 in available salary savings. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-059, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REAFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL'S PRIOR ACTION
IN APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MURRAY-
HAYDEN URBAN PARKS AND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002 FOR THE OT A Y PARK
RENOV A TION
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On November 25, 2003, the Council approved the submittal of an application for grant
funds from the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program. The
application was filed and the California Department of Parks and Recreation has
requested that the resolution that was previously adopted by the Council be clarified to
include in the title of the resolution a specific reference to the Otay Park renovation.
(Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-060, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER FROM THE CIVIC
CENTER HVAC EQUIPMENT UPGRADES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(GGI66) TO THE CORPORATION YARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(GG131) FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY'S WAREHOUSE FACILITY AND
RELOCATION OF THE PURCHASING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CENTER
Adoption of the resolution authorizes the transfer of $43,000 into the Corporation Yard
capital improvement project and enables the City to make minor modifications to the
existing warehouse facility, allowing the relocation of the Purchasing Division of the
Finance Department from the Civic Center to the Public Works Center. (Director of
General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-061, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $302,620 FOR TWELVE REPLACEMENT POLICE SEDANS TO
VILLA FORD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
CITY OF SAN DIEGO COOPERATIVE BID NO. A3044-00-A
The Fiscal Year 2003/2004 equipment replacement budget provides for the replacement
of 12 police sedans. Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 22.56.140 and Council
Resolution No. 6132 authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative bids
with other government agencies for the purchase of materials of common usage. The
City has an opportunity to participate in a current City of San Diego bid for favorable
terms and pricing. (Director of Public Works Operations)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-062, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $10,822 OF UNANTICIPATED SEWER FUND REVENUE TO
PAY SLOAN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH A
SEWER PUMP LOCATED AT THE OT A Y LAKES ROAD SEWER LIFT STATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On October 17, 2003, one of the sewer pumps located at the Otay Lakes Road sewer lift
station experienced a major electrical failure. This pump was repaired by the Sloan
Electric Company and is now in service again. The pump repairs cost a total of $10,822
and will be reimbursed by the Eastlake Development Company. (Director of Public
Works Operations)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-063, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUBCONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE
PROVISION OF A PART-TIME EMPLOYEE TO COORDINATE THE LIFE
OPTIONS PROGRAM AND RECRUIT SENIOR MENTORS TO BE USED IN A
SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATING $6,140 BASED ON UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID SUBCONTRACT
South Bay Community Services (SBCS) has received a grant from the First 5
Commission of San Diego to develop intergenerational programming at its homeless
shelters. SBCS is contracting with the City's Recreation Department to hire a part-time,
bilingual Life Options South Bay Coordinator, who will coordinate the Life Options
program, recruit the senior mentors for SBCS, and provide initial screening for the SBCS
intergenerational program. (Director of Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-064, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, BURKETT & WONG ENGINEERS ( CONSULTANT),
MCMILLIN OTA Y RANCH, LLC, AND OTA Y PROJECT LP (APPLICANTS), FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN FOR
VILLAGE 7 IN THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC, and Otay Project LP (applicants) have filed a Sectional
Planning Area Plan (SPA) and Tentative Map applications for Otay Ranch Village 7,
including a site for the Sweetwater Union High School #13. The Otay Ranch General
Development Plan and the City's growth management ordinance require the preparation
of a Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) with each SPA Plan in order to evaluate the
project under the City's growth management threshold standards. The applicants in the
SP A Plan will assume the full cost of the PFFP document. The City conducted a formal
selective bidding process and selected the consulting services of Burkett & Wong
Engineers, who are qualified to prepare the PFFP for the Otay Ranch Village 7 because
of their qualifications, proposed cost, knowledge of the project and past experience in
PFFP preparation for Otay Ranch. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-065, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, RBF CONSULTING (CONSULTANT), MCMILLIN OTAY
RANCH, LLC, AND OTAY RANCH, LP. (APPLICANTS), RELATED TO A
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND TENTATIVE MAPS FOR OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 7, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC, and Otay Project LP (applicants) have filed a Sectional
Planning Area Plan (SPA) and Tentative Map applications for Otay Ranch Village 7,
including a site for the Sweetwater Union High School #13. The Otay Ranch General
Development Plan requires the preparation of a Sectional Planning Area Plan and
Tentative Map. The applicants will assume the full cost of processing the SPA Plan and
Tentative Maps. The City conducted a formal selective bidding process and selected the
consulting services of RBF Consulting, who are qualified to perform extension-of-staff
professional planning services for the Otay Ranch Village 7 because of their
qualifications, proposed cost, knowledge of the project and past experience in processing
entitlement applications in the City. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-066, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
TASK FORCE'S SELECTION OF ONE MID-YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GRANT RECIPIENT AND ITS MONETARY
GRANT AWARD TOTALING $20,000
The Performing and Visual Arts Fund grant applications process currently allows for
consideration of mid-year requests. The Task Force reviewed one request and
recommends that this grant application receive the award in the amount of $20,000. This
is a one-time request to provide a "POPS" Symphonic Concert to be performed by the
San Diego Symphony and special artists as the highlight event of this year's Taste of the
Arts by the Bay Festival. (Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-067, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL A MAP OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 92-02A, MCMILLIN ROLLING HILLS RANCH SUB-AREA III,
NEIGHBORHOODS 9 THROUGH 12, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID
SUBDIVISIONS, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC PROCTER V ALLEY
ROAD, COASTAL HILLS DRIVE, AGUA VISTA DRIVE, BUTTERFLY WAY,
IRON GATE LANE AND VINEYARD WAY, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-068, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL A MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO.
92-02A, MCMILLIN ROLLING HILLS RANCH SUB-AREA III, NEIGHBORHOODS
9-12, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-069, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SEWER PUMP STATION
AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02A, MCMILLIN ROLLING
HILLS RANCH SUB-AREA III, NEIGHBORHOODS 9-12, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-070, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCMILLIN ROLLING HILLS RANCH,
LLC, AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN ROLLING HILLS RANCH SUB-AREA III, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions approves the Final A Map within McMillin Rolling Hills
Ranch Sub-area III, subdivision improvement agreements, supplemental subdivision
improvement agreement and the sewer pump station agreement for McMillin Rolling
Hills Ranch. (Director of General Services, Engineering)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, except
on Item 4, which carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Rindone abstaining.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
12. PRESENTATION OF A REPORT ON THE DRAFT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION
The draft Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) for the San Diego Region is currently
undergoing review, and all jurisdictions in the region are being asked to comment on the
draft plan. The RCP's main purpose is to strengthen the connection between land use and
transportation planning and between local and regional planning efforts. This emphasis is
important to several City of Chula Vista programs, including the City's General Plan
Update. (Director of Planning and Building)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Staff recommendation: That the City Council accept the report on the draft Regional
Comprehensive Plan for the San Diego Region, add any comments they would like to
make on the draft plan, and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed comment letter to
SANDAG on behalf of the City.
Planning and Building Director Sandoval commented on the positive direction of the San Diego
Regional Comprehensive Plan, including the active involvement by the community in the plan.
Bob Leiter, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning for SANDAG, presented the plan
and its three major themes: better connecting land use and transportation plans; using land use
and transportation plans to guide other plans; and making it happen through incentives and
collaboration. Additional components of the plan include more affordable housing; a healthy
environment; air and water quality; habitat protection; economic prosperity; major regional
facilities, including water supply, energy, waste management, open space and recreation; border
issues and tribal governments; social equity and environmental justice; and performance
measures. He stated that the draft environmental impact report is expected at the end of March
2004, and there will be another series of workshops, including one in South County on April 22,
2004.
Principal Planner Stephens provided an overview of the plan from the City's perspective and
discussed the next steps for the plan.
Mayor Padilla stated that as a SANDAG board member, Chula Vista's presence has been felt at
both the committee and staff level. He also commended Councilmember Davis for her
involvement with the issues.
Councilmember Davis stated that as Vice President of the Regional Comprehensive Committee,
she is very pleased and excited about the direction in which the pIan is moving.
Councilmember Rindone stated that smart growth has been well demonstrated in Chula Vista.
He expressed the need to ensure the extension of Transnet and collaboration between all parties
involved.
Councilmember McCann also expressed the need for collaboration with other agencies in the
planning process.
ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to accept the report and authorize the Mayor to
sign the proposed comment letter. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion,
and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced that the regularly scheduled June 22, 2004 Council meeting
has been cancelled; alternatively, a meeting has been scheduled for June 29, 2004.
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14. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Padilla announced that he was appointed to chair SANDAG's Public Safety Committee,
which involves local, state and federal law enforcement agencies working on matters of
coordinated regional policy, information-sharing software, and technology. Mayor Padilla added
that he also recently represented SANDAG in Washington D.C. and had the opportunity to meet
with President Bush's Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Rubin Barrales, to acquaint
him with a number of regional cooperative efforts of which Chula Vista is a part. He also met
with Senator Jon Kyl from Arizona on homeland security and border issues. Additionally, he
had the opportunity to speak with Aca Hutchinson, Under Secretary for Border and Transport
Security.
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:59 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of March 16,2004, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (The meeting of March 9, 2004 has been cancelled).
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