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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 3, 2004 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4: 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, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor
Padilla
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. INTRODUCTION BY CITY ATTORNEY, ANN MOORE, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH, JOYCE MALVEAUX, LEGAL ASSISTANT
City Attorney Moore introduced Ms. Malveaux. Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and
Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Ms. Malveaux.
. OATHS OF OFFICE:
Katherine Magallon - Design Review Committee
Margie Reese - Housing Advisory Commission
Gene Pellerin - Veterans Advisory Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented the new
Commissioners with certificates of appointment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 12)
Councilmember McCann stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 7 due to the proximity
of his residence to the districts; and on Item II due to the proximity of property he owns to the
downtown area.
Deputy Mayor Salas stated that she would abstain trom voting on Items II and 12 due to the
proximity of her residence to the downtown area and project, respectively.
Mayor Padilla stated that out of an abundance of caution, he would abstain trom voting on Item
No.6 due to the proximity of the site to property he is in the process of purchasing.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 13 and July 20, 2004.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2972, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS
The California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) has requested the reclassification of one
of the CBAG Management Assistants to CBAG Executive Assistant. Chula Vista City
Charter Section 500 requires that all unclassified positions not mentioned specifically in
that section be added by ordinance. Adoption of the ordinance amends Municipal Code
Section 2.05.010 to add the unclassified position of CBAG Executive Assistant. This
ordinance was introduced on July 20, 2004. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-239, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $6,750 FROM THE CENTER FOR
PROBLEM-ORIENTED POLICING, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005
POLICE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
The Police Department received funding from the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
to develop a guidebook as part of the U.S. Department of Justice's Problem-Oriented
Policing Guides for Police. The series currently includes 25 guides on topics ranging
from residential burglary in single-family homes to car thefts in parking facilities and
provides recommendations to police and communities to reduce these problems. (Chief
of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-240, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $40,000 FROM NORTH CAROLINA STATE
UNIVERSITY, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 POLICE BUDGET FOR
THE INSTITUTIONALIZING PROBLEM ANAL YSIS PROJECT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
The Police Department has received funding ITom North Carolina State University as part
of the U.S. Department of Justice project, "Institutionalizing Problem Analysis". The
purpose of this project is to develop a program to institutionalize problem analysis
throughout police departments nationwide. The Chula Vista Police Department is one of
five select agencies participating in this innovative project. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-241, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHULA
VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR $20,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOR CELEBRATE CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
For many years, the City has contracted with the Chamber of Commerce to present a late
summer festival co-sponsored by the City, the Chamber and the Port of San Diego. This
year, the event will be held on Saturday, September II. With this agreement, the City
will contract with the Chamber of Commerce to produce Celebrate Chula Vista.
(Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-242, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 01-11, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-8 AND R-9,
APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS, AND APPROVING A
SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOODS R-8
AND R-9
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-243, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 0 I-II, OT A Y RANCH
VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-8 AND R-9
On October 23,2001, the Council approved a tentative subdivision map for Otay Ranch
Village II. Approval of the Final "B" Map, its associated subdivision and supplemental
subdivision improvement agreements, a grant of easements and a maintenance agreement
will allow the project to proceed. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-244, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL
TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98-2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 06-1,
07-1,08-1, 07M, 08M, AND 09M; AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER
THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL TAX FOR EACH DISTRICT
Seventeen Community Facilities Districts were formed during Fiscal Years 1998-2004.
Each year, a special tax must be levied in each of the districts to pay for the maintenance
of open space and preserve areas or to repay bondholders. (Director of General Services,
City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-245, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DELETING ONE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
POSITION AND ADDING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II POSITION
The nature of the work currently performed by the Engineering Technician within the
Special Tax Districts Section of the General Services Department has evolved such that
the technician now performs work of a predominantly fiscal and analytical nature. These
tasks and duties are more appropriately performed by an Administrative Analyst.
(Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-246, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 99-04, SAN MIGUEL RANCH, PHASE III "A" MAP NO. I;
APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO.
99-04, SAN MIGUEL RANCH, PHASE III "A" MAP NO. I; APPROVING THE SAN
MIGUEL RANCH PHASE 3 BASIN MAINTENANCE, GRADING MITIGATION,
AND EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND NPDES COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-247, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04, SAN
MIGUEL RANCH, PHASE III "A" MAP NO. I
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-248, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DRAINAGE ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR PROCTOR V ALLEY ROAD
CULVERTS WITHIN CALTRANS' BONITA MEADOW MITIGATION SITE
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-249, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE
SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY FOR RIGHT OF WAY, SEWER AND
DRAINAGE ADJACENT TO PROCTOR V ALLEY ROAD
. On February 29, 2000, the Council approved a tentative subdivision map for San Miguel
Ranch. The "A" Map and associated agreements will create lots for the major planning
areas within the final phase of San Miguel Ranch (Phase 3) but does not create any
residential lots. The area is generally northeast of Proctor Valley Road, west of SR-125.
(Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-250, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. I FOR THE LOCAL
STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (STL-300) IN THE AMOUNT
OF $37,658.75, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATIONS TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY,
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF THE CONTRACT
TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-251, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT
OF $57,658.75 FROM THE 2004 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (STL-
293) TO THE LOCAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (STL-
300) FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND STAFF TIME EXPENSES
INCURRED PRIOR TO AND DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT, AND
FOR ADDITIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES
Adoption of the resolutions approves Change Order No. 1 to the local streets pavement
rehabilitation project, in the amount of $37,658.75, for additional streets to be included
for pavement rehabilitation. The additional $20,000 is for staff time expenses incurred
prior to and during construction of the project and for inspection services for the
increased scope of work. (Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
II A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-252, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM E
STREET TO H STREET FOR THE CHULA VISTA THIRD AVENUE LEMON
FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 15, 2004, FROM 4:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M., WAIVING
PROHIBITION ON SIDEWALK SALES, AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE
TAXES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS
PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-253, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD A VENUE FROM "D"
STREET TO "I" STREET, "H" STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND FOURTH
AVENUES, AND PORTIONS OF INTERSECTING STREETS FROM 1:00 P.M. TO
10:00 P.M. ON SA TURDA Y, DECEMBER 4, 2004, FOR THE ANNUAL STARLIGHT
YULE PARADE
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-254, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF CENTER
STREET BETWEEN THIRD A VENUE AND DEL MAR A VENUE FROM 1:00 -
10:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4,2004, WAIVING THE PROHIBITION
ON SIDEWALK SALES AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES TO THE
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS FOR PURPOSES OF
HOLDING A CRAFT FAIR DURING THE STARLIGHT YULE PARADE
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-255, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND CHULA VISTA DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2004, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The Chula Vista Downtown Business Association (DBA) is requesting the closure of Third
A venue and portions of other streets for three 2004 promotional events, the Lemon Festival
on August 15, the Starlight Yule Parade on December 4, and the Craft Fair on December 4.
The Lemon Festival is an annual event, and activities will include live entertainment along
with approximately 200 arts, crafts and food booths. The Annual Starlight Yule Parade will
be held for the 42nd year. (Director of Communications)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-256, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING DOWNTOWN PROPERTY AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ASSESSMENT
ADJUSTMENT
The Downtown Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) may authorize
annual cost of living increases of up to five percent, pursuant to Section VI (C) of the
adopted Management Plan. For the 2004/2005 tax year, the PBID Board of Directors has
recommended an assessment increase of 3.0 percent, which is consistent with the regional
consumer price index increase. (Director of Community Development)
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 as
follows:
Item I carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Rindone abstaining with regard to the
minutes of July 20, 2004, due to his absence at that meeting;
Item 6 carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Padilla abstaining due to the proximity of the
site to property he is in the process of purchasing;
Item 7 carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining due to the
proximity of his residence to the districts;
Item II carried 3-0-2, with Councilmember McCann abstaining due to the
proximity of property that he owns to the downtown area and with Deputy Mayor
Salas abstaining due to the proximity of her residence to the downtown area; and
Item 12 carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Salas abstaining due to the proximity
of her property to the project.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jesse Navarro, Special Assistant to the District Attorney, commended the Police Department on
an excellent safety record and introduced the idea of a joint "town council meeting" between the
Council, Police Department, District Attorney's office, and the community to discuss concerns
with regard to public safety. Mayor Padilla indicated that his staff would contact Mr. Navarro.
Steve Molski spoke about increased traffic, including heavily loaded trucks and buses, that used
G Street west of Broadway while H Street was under reconstruction, and he asked that the City
repair damages to G Street as soon as possible and also address the area where a trench was cut
across the road near a new development, creating a "speed bump."
Jim Peterson spoke regarding residential development on the bayrront and suggested that the
Council take field trips to condominium sites in the region and perhaps commission an
architectural firm to prepare site plans and elevations showing condominiums along the bayfront
in order to be able to visualize the appropriate number of units and architectural style.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDING CHAPTERS III (ANIMAL
CONTROL), VI (POLICE), VII (RECREATION), AND XV (FIRE), OF THE CITY'S
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER FOR NATURE
CENTER FEES
Several departments are recommending changes to the Master Fee Schedule to update flat
fees. These departments include Fire, Nature Center, Police, and Recreation. The
proposed changes include amendments to existing fees and the implementation of new
fees. (Fire Chief, Nature Center Director, Chief of Police, Director of Recreation, and
Assistant Director of Budget and Analysis)
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.
Administrative Services Manager Chew presented the proposed Police Department fee increases.
Councilmember Rindone stated that he could not support the proposed $10 counselor fee for the
adoption of cats and dogs.
With no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the hearing.
Councilmember Rindone moved to bifurcate the proposed $10 counselor fee for the adoption of
cats and dogs rrom the remainder of the changes to the Master Fee Schedule. The motion died
for lack of a second.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-257, heading read, text
waived:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-257, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
CHANGES TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
The motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Rindone opposing.
14. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. II-M (ROLLING HILLS RANCH)
On June 1,2004, the Council initiated the Community Facilities District No. II-M (CFD
ll-M) formation proceedings. Adoption of the resolutions and ordinance concludes the
formal proceedings to establish CFD No. ll-M. Special taxes levied within CFD II-M
will fund the perpetual operation, monitoring and maintenance of Multiple Species
Conservation Program (MSCP) lots, Tarplant Preserve lots, Johnson Canyon Tarplant
Preserve and storm water treatment facilities associated with Rolling Hills Ranch, Sub
Area III. 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. (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.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Bigelow reported that no written protests had been filed with respect to the formation
of the district.
There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-258, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-258, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FORMING AND
ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. ll-M
(ROLLING HILLS RANCH) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE CFD TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS THEREOF
The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Padilla asked the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots and declare the results of the special
election. City Clerk Bigelow reported that one ballot was received; there were 494 votes in favor
and no votes in opposition to both Propositions A and B.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-259 for adoption and the
following ordinance for first reading, headings read texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-259, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. II-M (ROLLING HILLS RANCH)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. II-M (ROLLING HILLS
RANCH) (FIRST READING)
The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OF ONE UNCLASSIFIED,
AT-WILL POSITION TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Adoption of the resolution and ordinance approves the reorganization of the City Clerk's
Department to successfully carry out the department's current and long-term work
programs and goals, authorizes the addition of a new unclassified, at-will position of
Assistant to the City Clerk, and appropriates funds therefor. Chula Vista Charter Section
500 requires that all unclassified positions not mentioned specifically in the section be
added by ordinance. (City Clerk)
It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to a future meeting at the request of
staff.
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ASSOCIATED
DOCUMENTS FOR ROLLING HILLS RANCH, SUB-AREA III, NEIGHBORHOOD
9A, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02A, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ROLLING HILLS RANCH DESILTATION AND NPDES COMPLIANCE
AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions approves the final map for Neighborhood 9A of Rolling Hills
Ranch, Sub-area III, its associated subdivision and supplemental subdivision
improvement agreements, a grant of easements and a maintenance agreement for
privately maintained public property. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered Resolutions 2004-260 and 2004-261, headings read, texts
waived:
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-260, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
FINAL MAP OF ROLLING HILLS RANCH, SUB-AREA III,
NEIGHBORHOOD 9A, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02A;
APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION; APPROVING THE
ASSOCIATED SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, REQUIRING DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH
CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO.
16834 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2003-199; APPROVING THE
AMENDMENT TO THE ROLLING HILLS RANCH (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS SALT CREEK RANCH) CVT 92-02A DESILTATION
AND NPDES COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-261, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR
ROLLING HILLS RANCH, SUB-AREA III, NEIGHBORHOOD 9A,
CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02A, ESTABLISHING
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BY THE
DEVELOPER
The motion carried 5-0.
At 4:58 p.m., Mayor Padilla recessed the Council Meeting to convene the joint meetings of the
City Council and Redevelopment Agency and a Special Meeting of the Public Financing
Authority. The Council Meeting reconvened at 6:37 p.m., with all members present.
OTHER BUSINESS
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced that the August lOth meeting will be for the purpose of
discussing the Fire Department strategic plan and holding a Closed Session only. The meeting
will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
18. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Presentation of a Civic Award to Joyce Sculark, former Administrative Secretary
to the Human Relations Commission.
Mayor Padilla read a letter from the Commission into the record.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued)
B. Consideration of designation of a voting delegate for the 2004 League of
California Cities Annual Conference, to be held Friday, September 17 through
Sunday, September 19, 2004 in Long Beach.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to appoint the Mayor as voting delegate.
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
C. Ratification of appointment to the Veterans Advisory Commission: Sherry
Strothers.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the appointment of Sherry Strothers to the Veterans
Advisory Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
D. Ratification of appointment to the Safety Commission: Majed AI-Ghafry
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the appointment of Majed Al-Ghafty to the Safety
Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
E. Ratification of appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission:
· Gabrielle Longo (Eastlake High School)
· Seok-Ik Go (Danny Go - Eastlake High School)
· Eloy Ledesma (Otay Ranch High School)
· Bianca Brodbeck (Bonita Vista High School)
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the abovementioned appointments to the Youth
Advisory Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
F. Ratification of appointments to the Child Care Commission:
· Camille Cowlishaw
· Stacey Stevenson
· Henry Cross
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the abovementioned appointments to the Child
Care Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
G. Ratification of reappointments to the following boards, committees and
commiSSIOns:
· Commission on Aging: Steve Palma
· Board of Appeals & Advisors: Edward Nagorski
· Charter Review Commission: Mark Croshier
· Civil Service Commission: Simòn Silva, Arthur Triplette Jr.
· Cultural Arts Commission: Christopher Redo, Diannah Smith
· Design Review Committee: Jose Alberdi Jr.
· Board of Ethics: Rudy Ramirez
· Growth Management Oversight Commission: Michael Spethman, David
Krogh
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MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued)
· Housing Advisory Commission: Steven Zasueta
· Human Relations Commission: Samuel Avalos, Edna Concepcion
· Nature Center Board of Trustees: Susan Fuller, Dr. Floyd Wergeland
· Parks & Recreation Commission: Yolanda Ramos
· Planning Commission: Bryan Felber
· Resource Conservation Commission: Stanley Jasek
· Town Centre Project Area Committee: Clarke Dennison, Sharon Floyd
· Veterans Advisory Commission: A.Y. Casillas
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the abovementioned reappointments.
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis reported that she had ridden with the Mayor in the Pride Parade over the
past weekend, and that the Police Chief also participated, along with members of his department.
She said she hoped the Fire Department would participate in next year's event.
Councilmember Rindone congratulated the Downtown Business Association on its visionary and
proactive stances with regard to promoting the downtown area.
Councilmember McCann commented on the groundbreaking event for the Bonita
museum/library/community room project and expressed appreciation for the partnership between
the City, the County and Supervisor Cox. He stated that the proj ect will be a great civic
component for that area.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was cancelled, and the following items were not discussed:
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
· ARB v Eastlake (SDSC #GISI5582)
21. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6
· Agency designated representatives: Sharon Marshall, Marcia Raskin, David D.
Rowlands, Jr.
· Employee organization: Police Officers Association
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:46 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of August 10,2004,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
Page 12 - Council Minutes August 3, 2004
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