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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2004/11/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 2, 2004 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:06 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, Assistant City Attorney Hull, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · OATH OF OFFICE: DINA CHAVEZ, HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION Dina Chavez was not present at the meeting, and the oath was not administered. · INTRODUCTION BY MICHAEL MEACHAM, DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, MANUEL MEDRANO, RECYCLING SPECIALIST I Conservation and Environmental Services Director Meacham introduced the employee of the month, Manuel Medrano. Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Mr. Medrano. · PRESENTATION BY LYNN FRANCE, CONSERVATION COORDINATOR, OF THE BUSINESS RECYCLING AWARDS TO E STREET LIQUOR AND JOHNNIE CARINO'S Recycling Specialist Medrano recognized recipients E Street Liquor, 490 E Street, in the "small store" category; and Johnny Cariño's, 2245 Otay Lakes Road, in the "restaurant" category. He stated that both businesses have made an exceptional effort to meet the state-mandated 50 percent recycling goal. · PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA OF A PROCLAMATION TO CLAUDIA HEDRICK, DISPATCHER; JUDY RHODES, SENIOR FISCAL OFFICE SPECIALIST; CHRIS DAVENPORT, TRANSCRIPTIONIST; AND KATHY KOEPPEL, SECRETARY, ON BEHALF OF ALL CIVILIAN SUPPORT PERSONNEL, PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 3, 2004 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Claudia Hedrick, Judy Rhodes, and Chris Davenport. Kathy Koeppel was not present at the meeting. Page 1 - Council Minutes November 2, 2004 ----.--.,-.-.-- -- -.-..... - '.'-'-----..-----.--.--..-..------"" _.,-~._-------" ......------......--------.- CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 6) Deputy Mayor Salas stated that she would abstain from voting on Item 1 due to the proximity of her residence to the subject area. With regard to Item 4, Councilmember McCann recognized staff for their efforts in acquiring grant funding to equip Montevalle Community Park with playground equipment for children with disabilities. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 2983, 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) (SECOND READING) i Adoption of the ordinance updates the Chula Vista Municipal Code to add five parking I 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 add three City parking lots to the list of locations designated as pennit parking areas. This ordinance was introduced October 26, 2004. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 2A. ORDINANCE NO. 2984, 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 P ARKW A Y (SECOND READING) . B. ORDINANCE NO. 2985, 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 PARKWAY (SECOND READING) C. ORDINANCE NO. 2986, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ! CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 35-MPH SPEED LIMIT ON PASEO LADERA FROM TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD TO EAST PALOMAR STREET (SECOND , 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. These ordinances were introduced on October 26, 2004. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinances. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-348, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH SOCCER AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE , NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, FOR -I SPORTS FIELDS IN OT A Y PARK I , i Page 2 - Council Minutes November 2,2004 I l -_._.~---_._---- CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Through a state youth soccer and recreation development program, the state has allocated funds for the promotion of increased recreation opportunities in California. Adoption of the resolution approves the City's application to this program for a $720,000 grant to support the building of new softball and improved soccer facilities at Otay Park in southwest Chula Vista. (Director of Recreation, Director of General Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-349, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE STATE URBAN PARKS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, FOR UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT MONTEVALLE COMMUNITY PARK Through a state urban parks and healthy communities program, the state has allocated funds for the development of active recreational opportunities in California. Adoption of the resolution will approve the City's application to this program for a $200,180 grant to support the creation of a unique playground project at Montevalle Community Park. (Director of Recreation, Director of General Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-350, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CLOSE THE IMPROVEMENT FUNDS OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 87-1 AND 88-2, AND TRANSFER THE REMAINING BALANCES TO THE RESPECTIVE REDEMPTION FUNDS TO CALL AND REDEEM BONDS Construction improvements for bonded Assessment Districts 87-1 and 88-2 have been completed, and a total of $224,000 in surplus funds remain. Staff recommends that the districts' improvement funds be closed and the remaining balances be transferred to the respective redemption funds to call and redeem bonds. (Director of General Services, City Engineer, Director of Finance) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-351, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MERZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF THE "MARKETPLACE", A COMPONENT OF THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY BRANCH RENOVATION PROJECT (CIP LB136), AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS 1 THRU 4 AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Page 3 - Council Minutes November 2,2004 ."-.-.---.-..-..---..- -.'.. ---..- -.. _..._._-.._....._------_._~------- --.. "-' ..-..--- _._---.._._-_._~..~._._---_._,. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Adoption of the resolution approves change orders necessary to complete Marketplace component of the Civic Center Library branch renovation project (CIP LB 136). The additional work includes painting existing doors and bookcases in three areas, additional electrical work and carpet at the circulation desk, upgraded plates and Americans with Disabilities signage in the restrooms within the "Marketplace" area. (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, except on Item 1, which carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Salas abstaining due to the proximity of her residence to the subject area. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jack Doherty reported that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing on November 23, 2004, on the request of the Steele Canyon Golf Course to remove 196,000,000 gallons of water a year from the Sweetwater River. He stated that this would result in the Sweetwater Authority having to purchase water to replace what the golf course acquires, and approximately $500,000 per year in water costs would be passed on to Chula Vista ratepayers. ~ He asked the Council to review the issue and go on record in opposition to the project. He thanked Councilmember Davis, who was instrumental in assisting with the presentation that will ! be made at the upcoming hearing. John Henkel, who resides adjacent to the Steele Canyon Golf Course, expressed concern about the proposed amount of water to be extracted and its potential effects on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN . DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION I In order to adequately protect the City's interest in delinquent solid waste service charges 1 and ensure that collection efforts are directed towards the responsible property owner in the event of a change of ownership, staff recommends approval of recording liens against affected properties as a preliminary action to placing the delinquencies on the property tax rolls if they remain unpaid. This is the same process that has been used to enhance the collection process since 200 I. (Director of Finance) . Notice ofthe hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held ! on the date and at the time specified in the notice. 1 Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. Page 4 - Council Minutes November 2, 2004 " PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) Assistant Director of Finance Davis reported that staff identified 187 delinquent accounts, valued at $23,700, and that the respective property owners were notified of the public hearing. Since that time, 73 accounts were cleared; and it is recommended that the remaining 114 delinquent accounts, valued at $14,100, be forwarded to the County for assessment and placement on the next regular tax bill for collection. With no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas offered Resolution No. 2004-352, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-352, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL The motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced that ajoint City Council/Planning Commission workshop on the Urban Core Specific Plan would be conducted on November 17, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the Police Department Community Room, located at 315 Fourth Avenue. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Padilla encouraged all to vote and expressed best wishes to colleagues running for office. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McCann conveyed his best wishes to all the candidates running for office. He also congratulated his daughter, Bliss, who was elected as fourth grade treasurer. Councilmember Rindone wished his colleagues well in the elections and encouraged the community to exercise its right to vote. Deputy Mayor Salas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Victor Diaz, a Chula Vista resident and founder of Radio Califonnula, who passed away last Saturday. She commented on Mr. Diaz' love of the environment and the arts, citing a local museurn displaying his photographic artwork. She stated that Mr. Diaz will be missed but his work will live on through his radio station and loved ones. ADJOURNMENT At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting, in memory of Victor Diaz, to the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~tLJ~~ '" Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 5 - Council Minutes November 2, 2004 ------."..--.-------- -- - - -" -".--....-_-" .~___ _..._.... ._.._._...._M"'...._____._____.______ ---.-----. .....~.._..- --_..,--_.._-_.-',,----'-_.-..""~...__..__.-'---------_._....-