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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 1,2004 4:00P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:02
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 (arrived at
4:25 p.m.), 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 JACK GRIFFIN, DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES, OF
THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, VICTOR MAGALLANES, SENIOR
CUSTODIAN
General Services Director Griffin and Custodial Supervisor Edwards introduced the employee of
the month, Victor Magallanes. Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas
presented it to Mr. Magallanes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 14)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 4, May 11, and May 18, 2004.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
. Letter of resignation ITom Tris Hubbard, member of the Library Board of Trustees
and the Inter Agency Water Task Force.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and post the vacancy
according to legal requirements.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2964, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 19.48.020 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, DELETING PARAGRAPH 'B' TO ELIMINATE THE
REQUIREMENT FOR UNIFIED CONTROL OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE P-C
ZONE (SECOND READING)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Adoption of the ordinance approves the deletion of a provision ITom the Municipal Code
that currently requires the consent of property owners for amendments of sectional
planning area plans within the P-C Zone. This ordinance was introduced on May 18,
2004. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-168, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA CHARTER AND THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
ELECTIONS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-169, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004
The purpose of the November 2, 2004 special municipal election is to select a member of
the City Council for a full term consisting of four years, commencing December 2004. In
accordance with election law, it is necessary to give notice of the election and adopt
regulations pertaining to materials prepared by candidates and the costs thereof. (City
Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-170, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $3,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2004 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING
THE SPENDING PLAN BY ADDING $12,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2005 FOR LOCAL
LEGISLATION CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CORRECT CERTAIN ERRORS IN
THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Adoption of the resolution appropriates funds for consulting services to research and
prepare ordinances amending the Municipal Code to correct obsolete sections, referrals to
obsolete regulations, and various scrivener's errors. (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-171, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 LlliRARY
DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT
REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED
WITH MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES
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CONSENTCALENDAR(Comiooe~
The Office of Cultural Arts received a Community Enhancement Program grant award in
the amount of $2,500 ITom the County of San Diego for the Music In The Park Concert
Series to be held during Summer 2004. (Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-172, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $1,662,831 OF FUNDS FROM THE
JOBS-HOUSING BALANCE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM (JHBP) TO A NEW
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, STL-306, SOUTHWESTERN CHULA VISTA
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
On March 25, 2004, Council held a public workshop to discuss the utilization of funds
the City is receiving as part of the Jobs-Housing Balance Incentive Grant Program.
Council directed staff to develop a program to utilize the funds to construct missing street
improvements in southwestern Chula Vista. Adoption of the resolution appropriates the
funds and enables staff to commence work on establishing assessment districts to assist in
the funding of missing street improvements. (Director of General Services, Director of
Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-173, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN PROPOSED
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. II-M (ROLLING HILLS RANCH)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-174, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. II-M (ROLLING HILLS RANCH) AND
TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE
CERTAIN SERVICES
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-175, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT REPORT FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. II-M (ROLLING HILLS RANCH)
McMillin Rolling Hills Ranch has requested approval of the formation of Community
Facilities District No. ll-M (CFD No. II-M). The conditions of approval of the tentative
map for Rolling Hills Ranch require that CFD No. II-M be formed prior to issuance of
the first production home building permit. The City has retained the services of
MuniFinancial as special tax consultant and Best, Best and Krieger LLP as legal counsel
to provide assistance during the proceedings. Adoption of the resolutions initiates the
formal proceedings to establish the Community Facilities District. (Director of General
Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-176, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
ACQUISITION/FINAN CIN G AGREEMENT WITH OTAY PROJECT, LP
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08-1 (OTA Y RANCH, VILLAGE 6)
On September 16, 2003, Council approved the acquisition/financing agreement for
Community Facilities District 08-1, Otay Ranch Village 6. The agreement sets forth the
conditions and procedures for acquiring certain eligible public improvements within Otay
Ranch Village 6 using special tax district bond proceeds. The proposed amendment
allows any roadway that is eligible to be financed by the Transportation Development
Impact Fee (TDIF) to also be financed with the bond proceeds from CFD 08-1. (Director
of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-177, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR EASTLAKE
III WOODS AND VISTAS
On April 15, 2003, the City approved the grant of easements and maintenance agreement
for Eastlake III Woods and Vistas, establishing specific obligations and responsibilities
for the maintenance of certain public improvements by the Eastlake Company, LLC
and/or their successor(s) in interest. Recently, Eastlake requested that the City amend the
agreement in order to add the maintenance of certain public improvements and facilities
located within the right-of-way of Woods Drive. (Director of General Services, City
Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-178, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INTERIM DESILTATION AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (EASTERN URBAN CENTER INTERIM
GRADING) BETWEEN THE CITY AND MCMILLIN OT A Y RANCH, LLC
A condition of the previously-approved tentative map for McMillin Otay Ranch's
Freeway Commercial South Planning Area 12 requires that the developer enter into an
agreement with the City to provide for the maintenance of a culvert crossing SR -125 and
the associated grading needed to convey Eastern Urban Center storm flows. (Director of
General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-179, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $145,000 IN METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEMS
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS TO THE CHULA VISTA
TRANSIT (CVT) BUDGET
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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In order to use all Transportation Development Act funds allocated to the City for Fiscal
Year 2003/2004 by Metropolitan Transit Systems for the operation of Chula Vista Transit
(CVT), an appropriation of $145,000 ITom the CVT Transit Fund to the City's Transit
budget is needed. (Director of Public Works Operations)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-180, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CONSERVATION AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION TO PURCHASE TWO ULTRA-LOW
EMISSION (HYBRID) VEHICLES; REQUESTING APPROVAL TO TRANSFER
$25,000 FROM THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES BUDGET CATEGORY TO THE
CAPITAL BUDGET CATEGORY WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE, AND APPROPRIATING
$23,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THE SECOND VEHICLE
The Conservation and Environmental Services Department was required to return two
electric vehicles to the Ford Motor Company since it ended its electric vehicle program.
The vehicles were used to transport conservation program supplies to various facilities, to
provide education for conservation and environmental programs, to develop commercial
recycling programs, and to provide support services to over 35 used oil and filter drop-off
locations. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-181, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ECONOMICS
RESEARCH ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY'S GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
In January 2003, the Council approved an agreement with Economics Research
Associates to prepare a fiscal impact analysis in support of the City's General Plan
update. In the course of evaluating the General Plan alternatives, staff determined that
three additional aspects of financial analysis are needed that were not included in the
original scope of work. The proposed amendment authorizes additional work in the
amount of $66,000. (Director of Planning and Building)
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 4-0, with
Councilmember Rindone absent, except for Item 10, which carried 3-0-1-1, with
Councilmember Rindone absent and Councilmember McCann abstaining due to
the proximity of his residence to the project location.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kim Longo spoke in favor of the draft Growth Management Oversight Commission (GMOC)
report as it pertains to high schools. She expressed appreciation to the GMOC for having the
courage and motivation to address local high school issues, and she expressed the need for
collaboration between builders, school leaders, and the City to address financing for new
schools.
Youth Advisory Commissioners Christian Longo Sabrina Martinez, Min Jeong Go, and Eddie
Herrera stated that they were graduating ITom high school and, therefore, unable to continue
serving on the commission. Each briefly described future educational aspirations and thanked
the Council for the opportunity to serve on the commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN (PCM-02-10) FOR THE
AUTO PARK EAST EXPANSION (Continued from May 18, 2004)
Adoption of the resolution and ordinance approves the Auto Park East Specific Plan,
implementing the easterly expansion of the existing Chula Vista Auto Park on Main
Street. The specific plan allows for the future development of auto dealerships and
supporting uses on approximately 31 acres on the south side of Main Street, east of the
existing auto park. (Director of Community Development)
The hearing was held following consideration of Item 16.
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 noted that the hearing was opened on May 18 and continued to this date.
Senior Planner Pe presented the proposed project. Assistant Engineer Herrera summarized the
environmental document associated with the project.
There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-182 for adoption and the
ordinance for first reading, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-182, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (IS-02-01O) FOR THE
AUTO PARK EAST SPECIFIC PLAN (PCM-02-10) (FRED BORST,
BORST F AMIL Y TRUST, AND F ASK LAND)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN (PCM-02-1O) FOR THE AUTO
PARK EAST EXPANSION (FRED BORST, BORST FAMILY TRUST,
AND FASK LAND)
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEM
Item 16 was taken out of order and considered prior to Item 15.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-183, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE RENAMING OF THE BAYSHORE
BIKEWAY SWEETWATER RIVER BRIDGE TO "THE GORDY SHIELDS
BA YSHORE BIKEWAY BRIDGE"
Nestled under the Interstate 5 and State Route 54 ITeeways, and above the Sweetwater
Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, is the Bayshore Bikeway Sweetwater River Bridge.
The bridge is the latest addition to the 26-mile Bayshore bikeway and San Diego's 1,000-
mile bicycle network built exclusively for bicyclists and pedestrians. To commemorate
this milestone and to pay tribute to one of the most dynamic members of the bicycling
community, the City of Chula Vista would like to rename the Bayshore Bikeway
Sweetwater River Bridge to "The Gordy Shields Bridge." (Director of General Services,
City Engineer)
City Engineer Al-agha introduced Gordy Shields, who was instrumental in the creation of the
Bayshore Bikeway, who is a member of the San Diego Association of Govemments'
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and who holds the record for the 20-mile cycling time
trials in the over-80 age group. Mr. Shields thanked both past and present Councilmembers for
their support and dedication to the project and asked that the two percent figure for pedestrian
bicycle facilities remain in the proposed TransNet tax extension. Stephen Vance, representing
Supervisor Cox, thanked the Council for responding to Mr. Cox's request to name the bridge
after Mr. Shields.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2004-183, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAN OF FINANCING IN CONNECTION
WITH REFUNDING BONDS TO BE ISSUED FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAN DIEGO
GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
On March 23, 2004, the Council authorized the issuance and sale of not-to-exceed
$686,400,000 aggregate principal amount of industrial development refunding revenue
bonds of the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego to finance certain costs of
certain gas and electric facilities for SDG&E. Since then, SDG&E has determined that
extending the maturity of these bonds would be fiscally prudent and would result in
additional benefit ofSDG&E and its ratepayers. (Director of Finance) i
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Finance Director Kachadoorian gave a brief report on the bond refunding process. I
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-184, heading read, text !
waived:
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-184, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PLAN
OF FINANCING IN CONNECTION WITH REFUNDING BONDS TO
BE ISSUED FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 13I3(A)(3)(A) OF THE
TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986 AND SECTION 147(F) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The motion carried 5-0.
18. PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL IMAGE CAMPAIGN POSITIONING REPORT
In May 2003, as part of the City's image enhancement efforts, The Right Question, LLC
was contracted to help the City develop a messaging and strategic platform for a
marketing campaign. This effort included developing a discussion guide and conducting
27 one-on-one and two group interviews, resulting in a total of 40 respondents. The
respondents were comprised of both City employees and non-City employees. The Final
Positioning Report, prepared by The Right Question LLC, includes an analysis of the
information collected and recommendations for a comprehensive marketing program.
(Director of Community Development)
Community Development Director Madigan introduced Gail Stoorza-Gill, representing The
Right Question LLC, who presented the findings of the campaign positioning report.
Councilmember Rindone stated that clear targets must be ascertained and analyzed when the
item is brought back to Council.
Mayor Padilla expressed the need to focus efforts towards information and advertising to
promote the City and its future.
Deputy Mayor Salas expressed the needs for a focused approach towards the marketing strategy
and for ranking programs in order of priority. She also stated that the City should implement a
consistent plan, separate ITom the marketing plan, to inform elected officials on all levels about
present and future initiatives that would require their support.
Leonard Moore stated that image is very important for the City, and he suggested a "show and
tell" tool to take to the community.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to accept the report and direct staff to come back with draft
plans to be considered in a workshop setting with the Council and other key
stakeholders. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
20. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann thanked the Fleet Reserve Association and members of veterans groups
for organizing the Glen Abbey commemoration. He expressed his appreciation for our veterans
and said that every day should be recognized as Veterans Day in Chula Vista.
Councilmember Rindone stated that he also attended the Glen Abbey memorial service and
concurred with the comments by Councilmember McCann.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting
immediately following this meeting in the Council Chambers, thence to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting on June 2, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. at the Jolm Lippitt Public Works Center, thence to the
Regular Meeting of June 8, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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