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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2005/04/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 19, 2005 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:56 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Davis, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: McCann (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Padilla announced the birth of Councilmember McCann's daughter, Kennedy Elizabeth, born on April 19, 2005, and extended congratulations to the McCann family on behalf of the Council and community. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA OF A PROCLAMATION TO MIKE SOLE, SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL TRAINING COORDINATOR, PROCLAIMING APRIL 19, 2005 AS SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL APPRECIA TION DAY Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented it to Mike Sole, Senior Volunteer Patrol Training Coordinator. · PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA OF A PROCLAMATION TO MARGE HALE, PRESIDENT OF ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. OF CHULA VISTA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 19, 2005 AS AL TRUSA DAY Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented it to Marge Hale, President of Altrusa International, Inc. · PRESENTATION BY PAUL NIETO, AIRPORT COMMISSIONER, REGARDING REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY LAND USE PLAN Paul Nieto provided an update on the San Diego County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Mayor Padilla strongly encouraged Mr. Nieto to provide quarterly updates on the plan to all the governing bodies in the South County. · PRESENTATION BY J.C. THOMAS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC, REGARDING LONG RANGE PLANNING This item was not presented. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 2) l. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-125, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ARROYO GROUP FOR THE CITY'S ARTS MASTER PLAN On November 16, 2004, the Council approved funding for the creation of a Cultural Arts Master Plan, and in January 2005, a formal selection process began. At the conclusion of that process, The Arroyo Group of Pasadena, California, was the choice of the selection committee. (Assistant City Manager Palmer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-126, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $5,286 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUES FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR SENIOR SERVICES The Recreation Department's Senior Information and Referral Services Section was awarded $11,517 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2005 as part of the South Bay Senior Collaborative, comprised of six local agencies. The amount of $5,286 represents new funding and was not included in the Council-adopted budget due to the uncertainty of the actual award amount, the timing of CDBG awards and allocation of the awarded funds by the Senior Collaborative. The funds need to be appropriated to supplement funding for three senior service programs, Project CARE, Life Options, and Senior Outreach. (Director of Recreation) 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 William Roe spoke regarding a petition he submitted to the Council addressing health and safety issues in his neighborhood, including loud music, firecrackers, graffiti, public urination, and loitering on private property. He requested increased policing in the neighborhood and stated that the residents would be willing to work with the City to remove blight and bring back hope to the community. Mayor Padilla referred the issues to the Police Department. Robert Fidrych reported that a ditch passing through his back yard is filled with high weeds and overflows during the rainy season, causing flooding on his property. Mr. Fidrych stated that although the City has cleared out the ditch in the past, he was informed by staff that he would need to contact the Army Corps of Engineers to perform the current clean-up. Mayor Padilla asked staff contact to Mr. Fidrych and provide a report to the Council on the steps taken to address his concerns. Page 2 - Council Minutes April 19, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT A FARMERS' MARKET ON THE CAMPUS OF SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE (APPLICANT: DAVID LARSON) The applicant is requesting permission to conduct a weekly Certified Farmers' Market at Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, to be held every Saturday morning in Lot "0" of the college. The market will consist of approximately 45 vendors, 25 of whom will be certified agricultural producers. Also proposed are the installation of portable toilets with hand washing facilities, live music and children's activities, such as pony rides and face painting. (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. Associate Planner Pease presented the proposed conditional use permit. Mayor Padilla noted for the record a letter dated April 17, 2005, from Jack Bennett, who opposed the proposed farmer's market, stating concerns regarding traffic congestion, noise pollution, trash, and parking problems in his neighborhood. Pat Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, spoke in support of the proposed farmer's market. She suggested that a condition be added to the Conditional Use Permit to require the operator of the market to post a small bond to ensure thorough clean up of the site. Dawn Perez, representing Southwestern College responded that clean up of the site has been addressed and included in the agreement. With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2005-127, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-127, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-05-022 TO CONDUCT A FARMERS' MARKET ON THE CAMPUS OF SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE AT 900 OTAY LAKES ROAD, CHULA VISTA (APPLICANT: DAVID LARSON) The motion carried 4-0. Page 3 - Council Minutes April 19, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS SYCAMORE ESTATES, CHULA VISTA TRACT 04-09, LOCATED AT 1655 SYCAMORE DRIVE (APPLICANT: NORTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) The Norton Construction Company submitted an application requesting approval of a tentative subdivision map to subdivide 2.04 acres into 10 single-family residential lots ranging in size from 7,010 to 10,367 square feet. The proposed subdivision is located at 1655 Sycamore Drive. (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. Associate Planner Zumwalt presented the proposed tentative map. Councilmember Castaneda expressed concern regarding potential impacts of water run-off from the proposed project onto surrounding properties. City Engineer AI-Agha replied that the project is required to fully mitigate the impact of the proposed development. Councilmember Castaneda suggested that the Storm Water Master Plan be brought forward prior to the General Plan Update in order to begin implementing some of the policies and fees to alleviate the burden on affected taxpayers. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. Deputy Mayor Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2005-128, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-128, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF A TENTATIVE MAP TO DIVIDE 2.04 ACRES LOCATED AT 1655 SYCAMORE DRIVE INTO 10 SINGLE-F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL LOTS The motion carried 4-0. ACTION ITEMS 5. CONSIDERATION OF REORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS With the adoption of the General Services Department's Strategic Plan and the development of the Police Department's Strategic Plan, a number of functions were identified for reorganization within the City's organizational structure. These changes reflect the practical, operational and long-term issues facing the City in a variety of areas and should enable the affected departments to provide services to the public in a more efficient manner. (Director of General Services) General Services Director Griffin presented the department's Strategic Plan and proposed reorganization. Page 4 - Council Minutes April 19, 2005 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis moved to adopt Resolutions No. 2005-129,2005-130, and 2005-131 and to place the Ordinance on first reading, headings read, texts waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-129, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 2005-130, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS THEREIN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD THE POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES (FIRST READING) RESOLUTION NO. 2005-131, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS THEREIN The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced that the Council would be polled on meeting dates to discuss long-range planning for the Police Department and a tour of the City's capital improvement projects. 7. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone stated that he was pleased to report that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction recently recognized Eastlake and Hilltop High Schools as California Distinguished High Schools. Page 5 - Council Minutes April 19, 2005 CLOSED SESSION 9. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 · Agency designated representatives: Sharon Marshall, Marcia Raskin, David D. Rowlands, Jr., Maria Kachadoorian, Ed Van Eenoo This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. · Employee organizations: Police Officers Association, Chula Vista Employees Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Western Council of Engineers This item was not discussed, and no action was taken. 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) · Application of SDG&E for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Otay Mesa Power Purchase Agreement Transmission Project (A-04-03-008) No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 10:20 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ Lorraine Bennett Deputy City Clerk Page 6 - Council Minutes April 19, 2005