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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 21, 2005
6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6: 11
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Castaneda. McCann, Rindone, and
Deputy Mayor Davis
ABSENT: Mayor Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Marshall, Assistant City Clerk Norris
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. PROGRESS REPORT BY JOANN JONAS, SENIOR LIBRARIAN, ON THE CHULA
VISTA YOUTH COMMISSION
The report was not presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 10)
Councilmember McCann moved that Item 3 be continued to June 28. 2005. Councilmember
Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. Councilmember Castaneda requested that
policies be enacted to protect the Otay River watershed.
Deputy Mayor Davis stated she would abstain from voting on Item 7 due to the proximity of her
home to the district.
Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 8 due to the proximity of
property he owns to the districts.
With regard to Item 8, Councilmember Rindone requested that staff bring back a report in six
months outlining options to deal with future inadequate reserves in assessment districts.
Councilmember McCann left the dais at 6: 13 p.m. and returned at 6: 17 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-202, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH A TEL FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE NEC NEAX 2400 TELEPHONE SWITCH FOR A PERIOD
OF ONE YEAR WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT FOR NINE
ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTION PERIODS
On July 12, 1985 the City installed the NEC NEAX 2400 telephone switch. The
maintenance contract for the switch expires on June 30, 2005. Adoption of the resolution
approves an agreement with A TEL for maintenance of the telephone switch. (Director of
Management and Information Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-203, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING JOINT OPERATION OF THE
DYNAMIC AFTER SCHOOL HOURS (DASH) AFTER SCHOOL RECREATIONAL
PROGRAM; AND THE SAFE TIME FOR RECREATION, ENRICHMENT, AND
TUTORING FOR CHILDREN (STRETCH) EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE MOU
Adoption of the resolution approves an updated MOU, between the City and the Chula
Vista Elementary School District for fiscal year 2005/2006, which includes expansion of
the DASH Program to one new site (Veterans Elementary School), and an expansion in
the number of students served at one STRETCH site (Harborside School). It also carries
forward the program enhancements introduced in the January 2005 addendum, i.e. the
operation of "DASH Plus" at four school sites and the expansion of the number of
STRETCH students served at Lauderbach and Montgomery Schools. The Chula Vista
Elementary School District Board will be voting on the fiscal year 2005/2006 MOU at its
June 21, 2005 meeting. (Assistant City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF $106,881 TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE OTAY RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PLAN FROM THE EXISTING EXPENDITURE BUDGET OF THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
As a member of the joint exercise powers agreement with an interest in the Otay River,
the City is responsible for its share of the cost for a watershed management plan. As the
lead agency, the County of San Diego presented the City with an invoice for said plan.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Continued to June 28, 2005.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-204, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $30,383 TO JENAL
ENGINEERING CORPORATION AND $26,870 TO SPK CONSULTING FOR WORK
COMPLETED IN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WORK
ASSOCA TED WITH THE REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS AT 707
F STREET
The Council previously authorized work for underground fuel storage tank removal at
707 F Street, and the work has been completed. Adoption of the resolution authorizes
payment of $57,253 for additional work performed to remove contaminated soil that was
stockpiled for an environmental assessment and transported to an area landfill for
disposal. (Director of Public Works Operations)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-205, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 10, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31 AND 33, BAY
BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS; DECLARING
THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE ASSESSMENTS
The City administers and maintains 24 open space districts that have been established
over the last 30 years. The districts provide a financing mechanism to maintain the
public open space areas associated with each particular development. The levy of an
annual assessment for fiscal year 2005/2006 enables the City to collect sufficient funds to
provide these ongoing services. (City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and set the public hearing for July
19,2005 at 6:00 p.m.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-206, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 ASSESSMENT FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 11;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT
This is one of three companion agenda items to Item 5, which provides all general
background information and details regarding the proposed open space district
assessments for fiscal year 2005/2006. This item includes information specific to Open
Space District 11. (City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and set the public hearing for July
19,2005 at 6:00 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-207, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 ASSESSMENT FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 14;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT
This is one of three companion agenda items to Item 5, which provides all general
background information and details regarding the proposed open space district
assessments for fiscal year 2005/2006. This item includes information specific to Open
Space District 14. (City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and set the public hearing for July
19,2005 at 6:00 p.m.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-208, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 ASSESSMENTS FOR EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. I AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. I; DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ASSESSMENTS
This is one of three companion agenda items Item 5, which provides all general
background information and details regarding the proposed open space district
assessments for fiscal year 2005/2006. This item includes information specific to
Eastlake Maintenance District No. I and Open Space District No. I. (City Engineer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution, and set the public hearing for July
19, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-209, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PROPERTY BASED
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENT
In accordance with its Management Plan, the Downtown Property Based Business
Improvement District (PBID) may adjust its assessment rate by annual "cost of living"
increases based on the San Diego Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers,
or five percent, whichever is less. Increases are recommended by the PBID Board of
Directors and forwarded to the City Council for final approval. For the upcoming tax
year (2005/2006), the PBID Board of Directors has recommended an assessment increase
of3.65 percent. (Director of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-210, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SIMON WONG
ENGINEERING, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE WILLOW STREET BRIDGE
OVER SWEETWATER RIVER FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA;
APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN PHASE OF
THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The proposed project consists of the rehabilitation or replacement of the Willow Street
bridge, a two-lane bridge constructed in 1940 that traverses the Sweetwater River. The
bridge is currently eligible for rehabilitation funding through the State's Highway Bridge
Replacement and Rehabilitation Program and has been classified as functionally obsolete.
While the funding is programmed for bridge rehabilitation, replacement alternatives must
be evaluated to assure the best use of public funds. In addition, the current and future
traffic demands may support additional traffic lanes for a bridge widening or replacement
project. The General Plan indicates that Willow Street will ultimately be a four-lane
major arterial. (Director of General Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Davis offered Consent Calendar Items I, 2 and 4 through 10,
headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0 except on Item 7, which was
approved 3-0-1 with Deputy Mayor Davis abstaining, and Item 8, which was
approved 3-0-1 with Councilmember McCann abstaining.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dallas Pelekai requested Council assistance with his homeless situation, having had his truck and
trailer ticketed and his truck impounded. He also requested that funding be put aside to help the
homeless. Deputy Mayor Davis referred the situation to staff.
PUBLIC HEARING
II. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES AND THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, MOVING THE RATE ADJUSTMENT ANNIVERSARY DATE FOR
SMALL QUANTITY GENERATOR RATES FROM JULY I TO SEPTEMBER I
EACH YEAR
Each year, staff reviews the solid waste rates survey from SANDAG to establish whether
or not Pacific Waste qualifies for a small quantity generator rate adjustment. It is
difficult to conduct an objective rate review in time for Pacific Waste to meet the
rranchise agreement rate adjustment anniversary date of July I, as most of the
jurisdictions in the County also have a July I anniversary date. Therefore, moving Pacific
Waste's rate adjustment anniversary date to September 1 would allow a rate review that is
objectively based upon approved rates within the region. (Director of General Services)
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.
Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who
wished to speak, Deputy Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
ACTION:
Councilmember McCann offered the following ordinance for first reading,
heading read, text waived:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PACIFIC
WASTE SERVICES AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, MOVING
THE RATE ADJUSTMENT ANNIVERSARY DATE FOR SMALL
QUANTITY GENERA TOR RATES FROM JULY I TO SEPTEMBER I
EACH YEAR (FIRST READING)
The motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Castaneda expressed his honor in having presided over the affordable housing
lottery in San Miguel Ranch.
Deputy Mayor Davis stated that she participated in the training for and planting of trees in Valley
Lindo Park over the weekend. Sailors from the USS Ronald Reagan and members of the low
rider community also participated, which resulted in a very large turnout.
Councilmember McCann wished all dads a Happy Father's Day.
Deputy Mayor Davis recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:40 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
15. 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
· Employee organizations: Police Officers Association, Chula Vista Employees
Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Western Council of
Engineers
No reportable action was taken on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:31 p.m., Deputy Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on
June 23, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, thence
to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on June 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and
thence to the Regular Meeting of July 12,2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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Donna Norris, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
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