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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2005/02/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 15, 2005 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Davis, McCann, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: Rindone (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 4) I. ORDINANCE NO. 2994, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2850 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA B OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH) PURSUANT TO A REVISED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX (SECOND READING) This ordinance amends Ordinance No. 2850 and authorizes the levy of special taxes on taxable properties located in Improvement Area B ofCFD 2001-1, pursuant to the revised rate and method of apportionment of special taxes. This ordinance was introduced on February 8, 2005. (Director of General Services, City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-044, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR TIDELAND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT Under an agreement with the San Diego Unified Port District, City forces have maintained Port District parks and other landscaped areas within Chula Vista since September 1977. An amendment to the current three-year maintenance agreement between the City and the San Diego Unified Port District is required to reflect increases in staff costs. (Director of Public Works Operations) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page I - Council Minutes February 15,2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-045, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NSC COMMUNICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PAY TELEPHONES AT CITY BUS STOPS AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES The City has had a contract since 1995 for the installation and maintenance of pay telephones at many City bus stops and various other locations. This contract allows NSC Communications to install pay telephones in the City's right-of-way (bus stops and other City facilities) for 40 percent of the gross revenue of each phone. The current contract is about to expire, and staff has renegotiated the contract with NSC Communications for the same terms and conditions. (Director of Management and Information Services) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-046, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO CONDUCT A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX COMPLIANCE AUDIT ON HOTELS AND MOTELS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA It is anticipated that conducting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) compliance audits will assist the City in recovering additional TOT revenue, while at the same time educating hotels and motels to ensure future compliance with the City's ordinances. (Director of Finance) 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Judy Cave expressed concern that three important Commissions would be bypassed in conjunction with the formation of the 501(c)3 corporation, stating that citizens must have avenue by which to be heard prior to important decision-making. She also stated that 15-story buildings are too excessive for the urban core, and the proposed Espanada project would overwhelm the area. She suggested that a mid-high-rise project be considered instead. She also asked the Council to be sensitive to changes faced by their constituents. Judy Cascales stated that surveys indicate a desire by western Chula Vista residents to maintain a hometown ambiance, and the high-rise buildings proposed within the urban core would destroy existing community character. She asked the Council to pay attention to the wishes of the residents. Steve Molski conveyed the need to limit high-rise buildings to seven stories, to move slower with plans for the bayfront, and to obtain more input on what the community really wants. He spoke about news articles referencing community opposition to the proposed Espanada project and pointed out that there are no provisions in the Urban Core Plan for affordable housing. He also expressed concern about those residents who would lose their homes to make way for new development. Page 2 - Council Minutes February 15, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE $2,185,899.47 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS On May II, 2004, the Council approved the Fiscal Year 200412005 CDBG and HOME program Annual Action Plan and authorized its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Subsequently, HUD program monitors identified issues regarding the City's program. Adoption of the following resolution resolves those issues. (Director of Community Development) 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. Assistant Director of Community Development Smith briefly described the proposed amendment. Community Development Specialist Davis presented the proposed revisions to the CDBG- funded programs. Ms. Taide Pereyra asked if the proposed drainage improvement project included the Castle Park area. General Services Director Griffin responded negatively. Ms. Pereyra expressed concern that Castle Park residents, many of whom are senior citizens, will have to pay for the construction of their driveways. Director Griffin explained that the Council approved the intent to form an assessment district on Dixon Drive two weeks ago as a result of receiving a petition from Dixon Drive property owners, who agreed to pay for the driveway portion of the project. Ms. Pereyra responded that the City needs to address the issue of those who cannot afford the improvements. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Resolution No. 2005-047, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-047, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 CDBG/HOME ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE $2,185,899.47 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2004/2005 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF The motion carried 4-0. Page 3 - Council Minutes February 15, 2005 ACTION ITEMS 6. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY GUIDELINES FOR CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES The proposed building energy efficiency policy establishes energy conservation and renewable energy guidelines for City buildings and facilities. Adoption of the policy results in more efficient and environmentally sustainable City buildings and facilities that use less energy, save money, and help to protect the environment. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Environmental Resource Manager Gaters presented the proposed conservation and renewable energy guidelines. Albert Huang, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, encouraged the Council to I) increase its goals for renewable energy in City Hall, 2) examine future possibilities of incorporating the community into environmental savings, and 3) continue working collaboratively with the Environmental Health Coalition and Apollo Alliance to build upon economic savings in the City. Lupita Jiminez, representing South Bay Greens, commended the City on its energy strategy and action plan. She urged the Council to expand its energy-efficient plans to the community. Dennis Klepin commended the City on its energy savings and suggested that the City move forward by including solar in new developments. Kevin O'Neill the incorporation of energy saving devices in new developments. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution No. 2005-048, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-048, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 840-03, REGARDING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY GUIDELINES FOR CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 8. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. Page 4 - Council Minutes February 15, 2005 L.........----._~__ OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Castaneda applauded Police Chief Emerson and the department on recent drug seizures in the City and also spoke of the recent arrest of a suspected child molester as a result of the community working together with the Police Department. Councilmember McCann also commended the Police Department for proactive policing, which sends a clear message to criminals that the City will not tolerate illegal activities. He said he looks forward to the Police Department returning to Council with its short and long-term strategy for fighting crime. He also acknowledged the constituents who have participated in the recent community meetings and stated that he maintains an open door policy to discuss issues of concern to residents. ADJOURNMENT At 7:02 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on February 15, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for the purpose of a workshop with the Planning Commission; and thence to the Regular Meeting of February 22, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~~<g'.J.r-. , Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 5 - Council Minutes February 15,2005