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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 26, 2004 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6: 1 0
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, Califomia.
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
. OATH OF OFFICE - Virginia Martinez, Board of Library Trustees
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath to Virginia Martinez, and Deputy Mayor Salas
presented her with a certificate of appointment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
Deputy Mayor Salas stated that she would abstain from voting on Item 4 due to the proximity of
her residence to the subj ect area.
l. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of Regular Meetings of September 21, 2004 and October 5,
2004, and a Special Meeting of October 5, 2004.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter of Resignation from John Wines, member of the Housing Advisory
Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to
post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2982, 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 (SECOND READING)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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 official and enforceable and thereby
prevents their unauthorized removal or altering. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING SECTIONS 10.52.480, 10.56.040 AND 10.56.290 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE (PARKING LOTS, METER ZONES AND PERMIT PARKING) (FIRST
READING)
Adoption of the ordinance updates the Chula Vista Municipal Code to amend section
10.52.480 to add five parking lots to the list of locations designated as off-street parking
facilities owned or operated by the City; to amend section 10.56.040 regarding the
location of parking meter zones and the duration of parking in these zones; and to amend
section 10.56.290 to add three City parking lots to the list of locations designated as
permit parking areas. (Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
5A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 45-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON LA MEDIA ROAD FROM
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD TO OLYMPIC PARKWAY (FIRST READING)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 40-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON HERITAGE ROAD FROM
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD TO OLYMPIC P ARKW A Y (FIRST READING)
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 35-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON P ASEO LADERA FROM
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD TO EAST PALOMAR STREET (FIRST READING)
Adoption of the ordinances establishes speed limits based on provisions of the California
Vehicle Code and pursuant to authority under the Chula Vista Municipal Code. (Director
of General Services, City Engineer)
Staffrecommendation: Council place the ordinances on first reading.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-340, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF ROLLING HILLS
RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD 12, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02A AND
ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Rolling Hills Ranch Neighborhood 12 is comprised of 96 residential estate lots, three
Home Owners Association-maintained open space lots, and one lot for all private streets,
located north of Proctor Valley Road at the easterly edge of the City. Adoption of the
resolution approves the final map for this neighborhood and its associated agreements.
(Director of General Services, City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-341, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK AND
ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED FOR THE PROVISION OF AN
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO ENFORCE THE INTERNATIONAL URBAN-
WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE PLANNING AND BUILDING
DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2005 EXPENDITURE BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $80,105 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE
GENERAL FUND
The fire storms of October 2003 sent a strong message about the City's need to develop a
better understanding of the scope of the urban-wildland fire potential that exists within
Chula Vista and the need to aggressively develop specific building and brush
management standards to reduce future fue-related losses in these interface areas. This
action will retain a consultant to assist staff in developing a comprehensive
implementation plan to facilitate enforcement of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-342, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
CONSIDER GRANTING A GAS FRANCHISE AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISE,
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 9, 2004 TO CONSIDER
GRANTING THE FRANCHISES
The City and San Diego Gas & Electric concluded negotiations, and the Council
approved a Memorandum of Understanding on October 12, 2004. Adoption of the
resolution sets a public hearing to consider the proposed franchise. (Director of
Conservation and Environmental 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, except
for Item 4, which carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Salas abstaining due to the
proximity of her residence to the subject area.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Palma, representing south Chula Vista businesses, spoke regarding a recent community
beautification meeting and thanked City Manager Rowlands, Assistant City Manager Krempl,
Councilmember McCann, and Assistant Director of Building & Housing Remp for their
assistance in saving five businesses located on Main Street from eviction due to code
enforcement issues. Councilmember McCann thanked Mr. Palma for bringing the matter to the
attention of the Council and staff and for facilitating the meeting between all involved parties.
Kevin O'Neill expressed concerns regarding the planning process for the proposed Españada
project, stating that he favored the project in concept only. He reported that the Resource
Conservation Commission denied the proposed project, while the Planning Commission
expressed concern regarding the draft environmental impact report. The project has now been
forwarded to the Design Review Committee with incomplete information, yet the developer has
objected to a continuance by the committee. Mr. O'Neill said he was nervous about the future of
the project, which he believed had no direction, and about a developer seemingly uninterested in
working with staff or the community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. CONSIDERATION OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION'S (GMOC) 2003/2004 SCHOOLS ELEMENT OF ITS ANNUAL
REPORT
On June 23, 2004 the GMOC presented its 2003 annual report to the City Council
regarding compliance with the City's eleven Quality-of-Life Threshold Standards. At the
meeting, the GMOC and the City Council moved to continue the presentation of the
schools element of the report since the school district had not yet approved its Long
Range Facilities Master Plan. The approved Master Plan has since been received by the
GMOC, and its findings and recommendations have been completed. (Director of
Planning and 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.
Planning and Building Director Sandoval reported that the GMOC, together with local school
districts, presented recommendations that were approved by the Planning Commission. He then
introduced GMOC Commissioner Bill Tripp and Chair Gary Nordstrom, who gave brief
presentations regarding the schools element of the annual GMOC report.
Commissioner Tripp reported that the review resulted in three recommendations regarding
financing schools in western Chula Vista, construction of elementary schools, and construction
of high school 13.
Chair Nordstrom stated that the school districts' completed long range plans indicate a positive
and bright future for all parties involved.
With no members of the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Padilla closed the public
hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
Deputy Mayor Salas acknowledged the positive partnership between the City and the school
district in ensuring that high school 13 remains on track.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas then offered Resolution No. 2004-343, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-343, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2003-
2004 GMOC ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING SCHOOLS, AND
APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN;
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THOSE
RECOMMENDATIONS AS PRESENTED IN THE "2003-2004 GMOC
RECOMMENDA TIONS/PROPOSED IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS
SUMMARY"
The motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember McCann thanked the members of the GMOC for their work and the good strides
that have been made to improve communication between the City and school districs. He also
thanked Planning and Building Director Sandoval and staff for seeking creative ways to keep
high school 13 on track.
Councilmember Rindone asked about grade levels for the schools. Director Sandoval responded
that he believed the grades would be added in phases, with the first two grades opened fust.
ACTION ITEMS
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURES OF PORTIONS OF
MARINA P ARKW A Y AND G STREET
The Goodrich Aerostructures Group (Goodrich) has requested that the City close portions
of Marina Parkway and G Street, subject to an encroachment permit, in accordance with
the relocation agreement between the City, the Redevelopment Agency, the Port District
and ROHR, Inc (Goodrich) dated July 13, 1999. (Director of General Services, City
Engineer)
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2004-344, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-344, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING STREET
CLOSURES SUBJECT TO AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT, OF
PORTIONS OF MARINA PARKWAY AND G STREET, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE
PORT DISTRICT AND ROHR, INCORPORATED (GOODRICH)
DATED JULY 13, 1999
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ll. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS NECESSARY TO
PROCURE ISTREETVIEW IMAGERY AND SOFTWARE PROGRAM
iStreetViewrM is a dynamic, street-level image set that can be integrated with the City's
current Geographic Information System. The iStreetViewTM software would enhance the
City's orthophotography, complement the updated Geographical Information System
(GIS) and would be utilized by almost all departments. The overall cost to acquire the
imagery is $76,650 plus tax. (Director of General Services)
Geographic Information Systems Manager McDowell briefly explained the benefits of the
iStreetViewrM software. He then introduced Won Yi, representing @City, who gave an
overview and demonstration of the proposed software.
Mayor Padilla questioned how changes in the field would be kept updated in the database. Mr.
McDowell replied that staff would perform periodic updates that would require a minimum
$5,000 update fee. He added that the data from the proposed software application is fully
compatible with the City's current GIS system.
Councilmember Davis asked why the City is not looking at more progressive technology, such as
satellites, and expressed concern that the imagery would become outdated soon after its
implementation. Mr. McDowell responded that satellite does not provide the necessary high
quality resolution required by staff. He added that a new, high-resolution, aerial photograph of
the City was recently taken, and the proposed software would supplement the aerial imagery.
Councilmember Davis asked if the City could perform its own updates utilizing the proposed
software. Mr. McDowell stated that it would not be cost-effective for the City, since the imagery
requires a sophisticated camera system and set-up. Councilmember Davis asked if the City had
considered other imagery programs. Mr. McDowell responded that the Director of Public Works
recently attended a conference that showcased various software options, and he recommended
the iStreetView software as the first choice.
Deputy Mayor Salas viewed the proposed software as a supplement to the City's existing
technology. She commented on the amount of staff time expended in the field versus the cost of
the proposed software and asked if update costs would be less than the initial costs. Mr. Yi
replied that discounts would be offered over a period of time.
Mayor Padilla asked how long it would take to implement the database system. Mr. Yi replied
that implementation would take approximately one-and-a-halfmonths. Mayor Padilla expressed
concern about the ability to maintain a current and accurate database, particularly in terms of
public safety access. He asked if a policy would be implemented to require that permit changes
would lead to the necessary updates. Director of General Services Griffin replied that the goal
would be to reach a critical mass of sufficient updates to acquire a logistical re-photographing of
the area.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Councilmember McCann asked how many other software products were examined. Director
Griffm replied that the Public Works Director recently attended the American Public Works
Convention in Atlanta, where he looked at a number of different vendors. Councilmember
McCann asked how many companies provide services similar to those of the proposed vendor.
Director Griffin suggested, in the absence of the Public Works Director, that staff return to the
Council with the information. Councilmember McCann asked why the City had not obtained a
quote for future imaging updates. Mr. McDowell responded that staff had not reached a
consensus on how much would need to be updated annually, but staff was aware that @City
would be offering discounts on the annual updates. Councilmember McCann stated that in order
for the City to obtain a return on its investment, the proposed software program would need to
function in an accurate and up-to-date manner over an extended period of time.
Councilmember Rindone expressed concern about the lack of information regarding the
functional advantages of the software, the update packages offered to the City, and the positive
impacts specifically on public services in relation to other technology advantages.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to continue the item to late November 2004,
pending receipt of additional information. Deputy Mayor Salas seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands recommended that a joint workshop of the City Council and the
Planning Commission be held on November 17, 2004, regarding the Urban Core Specific Plan.
Staff was asked to poll the Council regarding the meeting time.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment of Dina Chavez to the Housing Advisory Commission
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the appointment of Dina Chavez to the Housing
Advisory Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
B. Affordable Housing Policy
Mayor Padilla stated that the Mayor's Office recently requested a memorandum from the City
Attorney's Office regarding the City's affordable housing policy and whether or not an
affordable housing preference could be given to local residents. He stated that there might be the
ability to pursue a policy consistent with the law.
ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to direct staff to come back with a draft policy that
addresses the preference issue for local residents, as well as for people who work
in Chula Vista, as recommended by Councilmember McCann. Deputy Mayor
Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis regorted that she would attend the San Diego Board of Supervisors
meeting on November 27 to discuss the request by Steele Canyon Golf Course to change its
major use permit to allow the pumping of 196,000,000 gallons of ground water annually. She
stated that this request would affect Otay Water, since it has provided infrastructure to supply
water to the golf course, which could potentially affect water rates. She also expressed concerns
about potential impacts on the wildlife refuge and the water run-off into the Sweetwater River
and reservoir. She believed that approval of the request by the golf course would be poor public
policy.
Deputy Mayor Salas commended the City's Public Works staff for their hard work during the
cleanup after the rainstorms last week.
Councilmember Rindone asked when the Urban Development Committee proposal would be
scheduled for Council consideration. Staff responded that the item would be scheduled for the
meeting of November 23, 2004, or sooner.
Councilmember McCann reported on his recent attendance at the South County economic
development summit, said he was amazed at the potential opportunities that exist for the City,
and was hopeful that the City would continue to pursue those relationships. He congratulated the
City on being a sponsor for the event. Councilmember McCann also stated that he attended the
Veterans Home Fleet Week barbecue, and he thanked the Veterans Home and organizers of Fleet
Week.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of November 2,2004,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, C~ Clerk
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