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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2004/10/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 19, 2004 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:24 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 POLICE CHIEF EMERSON OF RECENTLY PROMOTED AGENTS ROBERT BENNETT, DANIEL PEAK, MATT SMITH, AND MARK TAZELAAR Police Chief Emerson introduced the recently promoted Agents and presented them each with their badge. Robert Bennett was not present at the meeting. . PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR PADILLA TO MICHAEL EDEN DECLARING OCTOBER 15, 2004 AS "WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY" Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Michael Eden. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 9) l. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter of resignation from Cristobal Durazo, member of the Youth Advisory 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 Susan Villareal, member of the Child Care Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. Page I - Council Minutes October 19, 2004 -,~---~~~-'-"'.'-_.""'-~""-'--~---~' · CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2981, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE SEVEN (SECOND READING) , Adoption of the ordinance approves the planned community district regulations for Otay Ranch Village Seven. This ordinance was introduced October 12, 2004. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-334, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REQUEST FROM THE CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND PAGEANTRY CORPS AND THE CHULA VISTA SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS TO CONDUCT THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BAND REVIEW, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES, AND WAIVING CITY FEES FOR POLICE SERVICES Adoption of the resolution approves the conducting of the band review, authorizes temporary street closures, and waives city fees for police services. (Chief of Police, Director of Human Resources, Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-335, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT EAST PALOMAR STREET AND DAVIES DRIVE (TF-3l4) TO HMS CONSTRUCTION Installation of a traffic signal at the subject intersection was approved and budgeted as part of the Fiscal Years 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 Capital Improvement Programs (CIP). The scope of the project includes the installation of a fully actuated traffic signal system and other work necessary to complete the project. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-336, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 7 GRADING) BETWEEN THE CITY AND MCMILLIN OT A Y RANCH, LLC A condition of the approved tentative map for McMillin Otay Ranch Village 7 requires the developer to enter into an agreement with the City to satisfy certain conditions of , approval and mitigation measures prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project. ! (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes October 19,2004 ---- ~---_.- -- ------- --- --~- ----- __J CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-337, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE DAVID A. WERGELAND SHARK AND RAY EXPERIENCE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (PROJECT GG-176A), AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The Council awarded a contract to Independent Energy Solutions for this project. The contract provided for a fully functional 7.lKW (STC) grid-connected Photovoltaic System to be installed. Due to a California Energy Commission (CEC) program rebate that was less than estimated and unanticipated increase in cost of materials, staff is recommending, in accordance with Council Policy 574-01, approving change order no. 1 of the contract to complete the project. (Director of General Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 15.58 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PLACARDS USED TO DENOTE THE CONDITION OF STRUCTURES AND THE ABILITY TO SAFELY OCCUPY OR USE THOSE STRUCTURES AFTER A DISASTER (FIRST READING) Post -disaster safety assessment and posting of placards on buildings that clearly identify the condition of buildings and structures for owners, occupants and the general public is one of the essential functions of the Standardized Emergency Management System. Adoption of the ordinance makes the placards more easily enforceable, clearly specifies the penalty for disobeying them, and prevents their unauthorized removal or altering. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-338, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND INVESTCAL REALTY CORPORATION FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 900 LANE AVENUE, APPROPRIATING $47,208 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT The City's sublease for a satellite office in the Eastlake Business Center expires on December 31, 2004. Staff negotiated a lease agreement for another suite in the same building. Adoption of the resolution approves the new lease and appropriates funding. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-339, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND AWARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT TO WEIDNER CONSULTING TO DEVELOP FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANS FOR THE POLICE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS, AND TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Page 3 - Council Minutes October 19,2004 ---~-~-~--~~._-- . - CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Selecting Weidner Consulting, Inc. to develop Strategic Business Plans for the Police, . Community Development, and General Services departments will provide invaluable information on some of the highest priorities and far reaching programs affecting future City growth and constituent services. (Assistant City Manager Fruchter, Chief of Police, Director of Community Development, Director of General Services) 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands spoke about the International City Managers Association (ICMA) conference this week in San Diego, stating that Chula Vista attracted the largest draw of City Managers visiting from all over the world for a walkthrough of the City. II. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Padilla reported that at the October 19,2004 San Diego Unified Port District Meeting, the Port Commissioners voted unanimously to secure additional funding for the master planning process for the bayfront. He congratulated Chair Hall and Community Development Director Madigan for their testimonies. He also commended Chair Hall for his leadership as Chula Vista's representative on the Port Commission. Mayor Padilla thanked Councilmember Davis and Dr. Emerald Randolph for their leadership and congratulated them on a most successful Christmas in October event. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone commented that Joe Schilling, a Chula Vista High School graduate, I was present at the ICMA Conference. Councilmember Davis spoke about the success of the recent Christmas in October event during which seven homes were restored, and she thanked City staff and community members who participated. Page 4 - Council Minutes October 19, 2004 ----- ----_..._-,---- ------ _________ 0._- j CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled, and the following items were not discussed: 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) . ARB v Eastlake (SDSC #GIS15582) 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c) . One case ADJOURNMENT At 6:40 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of October 26, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ___ ~~(i'-ð ~ Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 5 - Council Minutes October 19, 2004 ....,. --'~-----"'-'-----~- ._~-