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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 1,2006
4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4: 11
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Mayor Padilla
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Rindone (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. INTRODUCTION BY SUSAN BIGELOW, CITY CLERK, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH, SHEREE KANSAS. RECORDS SPECIALIST
Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to Ms. Kansas.
City Clerk Bigelow recognized Ms. Kansas for her many attributes, including her "can-do"
attitude and outstanding customer service skills.
. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA OF A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING
AUGUST 12TH AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, TO KIRSTEN
SCHATZ OF ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA AND MA YRA NUNEZ OF THE
LOWRIDER COMMUNITY OF SAN DIEGO
Environmental Resource Manager Reed introduced Ms. Schatz, Ms. Nunez, and Ms. Sherry
Yafuso. He also announced the upcoming Arbor Day tree-planting event on August 12, 2006,
from 9:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m., in Eucalyptus Park. Mayor Padilla then read the proclamation. and
Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to Ms. Schatz, Ms. Nunez and Ms. Yafuso.
. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA OF A PROCLAMATION IN
CELEBRATION OF COLDWELL BANKER REALTY'S IOO-YEAR
ANNIVERSARY, AUGUST 5, 2006
Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to representatives
of Coldwell Banker Realty.
. DID YOU KNOW...ABOUT THE CITY'S GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PLAN
AND ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS? Presented by Brendan Reed, Environmental
Resource Manager, and Michael Meacham, Director, from the Department of
Conservation & Environmental Services.
Conservation & Environmental Services Director Meacham introduced Environmental Resource
Manager Reed, who then presented the City's greenhouse gas reduction plan and its
accomplishments. Councilmember Castaneda thanked Mr. Meacham and Mr. Reed for their
work, stating that Chula Vista is clearly on the cutting edge of efforts being made with regard to
greenhouse gas reduction. He also thanked the Council for its commitment and mentioned that
international efforts are being made to deal with greenhouse gas issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 9)
The minutes of June 20, 2006, were removed from the agenda at the request of the City Clerk.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of June 6, the Special Meeting of
June 6, the Workshop of June 8, the Special Meeting of June 8, the Regular Meeting of
June 13, the Special Meeting of June 15, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 15, and
the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Letter of resignation from Maria Moya, Member of the Growth Management Oversight
Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post
the vacancy in accordance with the Maddy Act.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 3040, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD THE
POSITIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/CEO OF THE CVRC, CBAG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT MANAGER AND TO
DELETE THE POSITIONS OF COMMUNITY LIAISON (ASSIGNED TO THE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL), BUILDING AND PARK
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, CBAG OPERATIONS/INTELLIGENCE
COORDINATOR, AND DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT (SECOND
READING
Chula Vista City Charter section 500 requires that all unclassified positions not
mentioned specifically in Charter section 500 be adopted by Ordinance. Adoption of the
ordinance adds the unclassified position titles of Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Agency/CEO of the CVRC, CBAG Executive Director, and
Development Planning Improvement Manager to Municipal Code Section 2.05.010. The
following positions are being deleted from Municipal Code Section 2.05.010:
Community Liaison (Assigned to the Office of the Mayor and Council), Building and
Park Construction Manager, CBAG Operations/Intelligence Coordinator, and Director of
Employee Development. This ordinance was introduced on July 25, 2006. (Budget and
Analysis Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-233, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORlZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONTRACTS AND
AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006/2007 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND VARIOUS
COMMUNITY GROUPS; AND THE GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
On April 4, 2006, the Council approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds for public service programs, community enhancement projects, city capital
improvement programs, as well as the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program.
Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts between the
City and each sub-recipient of CDBG and ESG funds, in accordance with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements. (Acting
Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-234, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH BEST BEST AND KRIEGER, LLP, FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL
LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE FORMATION OF MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-M AND THE ANNEXATION TO
IMPROVEMENT AREA A OF THE EXISTING OTA Y RANCH PRESERVE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (CFD 97-2) FOR THE OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE TWO
PROJECT. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-235, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO
CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-
M (OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE TWO) FOR OTA Y PROJECT L.P., AND APPROVING
THE FORM OF THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Under the existing agreement with Best Best and Krieger, LLP, the scope of work is to
provide special tax legal counsel services for the formation of a maintenance community
facility district for Otay Ranch Village Seven, pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community
Facilities Act of 1982. Adoption of the resolutions expands the scope of work to include
similar legal counsel services for the Otay Ranch Village Two project; and, in
compliance with Council policy, Otay Project, L.P. submitted an application for
establishing Community Facilities District No. 13-M to fund the maintenance of certain
public improvements for the Otay Ranch Village Two project. (Acting Engineering
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-236, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PARCEL MAP THAT IS PROPOSING TO
V ACA TE A PORTION OF ROAD SURVEY 172, ALSO BEING CALLED PROCTOR
V ALLEY ROAD, LYING WITHIN PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP 16033, GRANTED
TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BY DOCUMENT FILED IN BOOK 304, PAGE 9
DEEDS ON OCTOBER 24, 1900 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN DIEGO
COUNTY, AND APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED PARCEL MAP AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-237, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-04, THE
SHOPS AT SAN MIGUEL RANCH, BETWEEN MCMILLIN SAN MIGUEL RANCH
LLC, AND THE CITY REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE FACILITIES
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
On February 29, 2000, the San Miguel Ranch tentative map was approved showing a
commercial center at the southeast corner of Proctor Valley and Mount Miguel Roads.
McMillan San Miguel Ranch LLC has requested approval of a parcel map and vacation
of a public road easement that lies within Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 16033. (Acting
Engineering Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
7. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-238, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FUTURE PURCHASES OF CELL
PHONE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE FROM VERIZON WIRELESS, TO BE
CONDUCTED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA MASTER CONTRACT NO. IS-
05-58-02
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-239, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY ON CELL PHONE
ISSUANCE AND USAGE
The Purchasing Agent is authorized to participate in cooperative bids with other
governmental agencies for the purchase of materials and services of common usage. The
City will benefit from a master contract issued by the State of California. Adoption of the
resolutions authorizes the purchase of cell phone equipment and service in accordance
with the State of California master contract and adopts a policy regulating the issuance
and usage of cell phones. (Finance Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-240, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REQUEST BY GLEN GOOGINS FOR
THE WAIVER OF POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH
RESPECT TO GLEN GOOGINS' REPRESENTATION OF TWO POTENTIAL
CLIENTS
Former Senior Assistant City Attorney Glen Googins has requested that the City Attorney
confirm that his prospective representation of Mr. Jose Cortes and Bayscene LLC does
not present a conflict of interest. The City Attorney's office recommends waiving any
potential or actual conflicts related to Mr. Googins' proposed representation of these two
clients. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-241, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING STAFF'S ACTION ON APPROVING
CHANGE ORDER NO.2 WITH MJC CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLETE THE "ADA
PEDESTRIAN RAMPS, INTERSECTION OF FIRST AVENUE AND KEARNEY
STREET, IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP NO. STL-317A)"
PROJECT
This change order was required to add an item of work not originally included in the
project design and to adjust the quantities for several items of work originally included in
the project. All actions were necessary to complete the project in accordance with City
standards and to provide for a timelier and improved project outcome. (General Services
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the
Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived, with the minutes of June 20, 2006
removed from the agenda at the request of the City Clerk. The motion carried
4-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Adam Leon stated that as part of his Boy Scout requirement for community citizenship, he had to
attend a City Council meeting and had attended five meetings to date. He talked about recent
newspaper articles regarding the retirement of City Manager Rowlands and asked why Mr.
Rowlands was not permitted to talk about the City for one year and what the City had to hide.
He said that if this was the position of the Council, then there needed to be a newly appointed
Council. Mr. Leon questioned how, as a Boy Scout, he could serve his community if community
leaders could not be trusted.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Kevin O'Neill spoke about the proliferation of commercial graffiti in the community by way of
pirate real estate signs being placed in the public right-of-way. He stated that under the
Business and Professions Code, realtors/agents are required to place the name of the broker in
the corner of the signs. He believed that City Code Enforcement staff should not be wasting time
removing the signs, and a phone call by City staff to brokers regarding the signs would place the
responsibility for removing the pirate signs on the respective realtors/agents. Mr. O'Neill also
suggested that the City implement a sign license for realtors.
Carlos Rico asked about any new developments regarding the recent visit to the City by
representatives of the San Diego Chargers. Mayor Padilla responded that the matter would be
addressed later in the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND
COLLECTION AGAINST THOSE ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 1 AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I
The City administers and maintains 36 open space districts and associated zones 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 2006/2007 enables the
City to provide these ongoing services. Adoption of the following resolution approves
the levy of the assessment and collectibles for Open Space District I and Eastlake
Maintenance District No. I. (Acting Engineering Director)
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 McCann stated that he would abstain from discussion and voting on the item due
to the proximity of his property to the district. He then left the dais.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda offered Resolution No. 2006-242, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-242, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE
ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT NO. I AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO.1
The motion carried 3-0-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining due to the
proximity of his property to the district.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Deputy Mayor McCann returned to the dais at 4:52 p.m.
II. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND
COLLECTION AGAINST THOSE ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 18
The City administers and maintains 36 open space districts and associated zones 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 2006/2007 enables the
City to provide these ongoing services. Adoption of the following resolution approves
the levy of the assessment and collectibles for Open Space District 18. (Acting
Engineering Director)
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.
Councilmember Castaneda stated that he would abstain from discussion and voting on Item II
due to the proximity of property in which he has an interest to the open space district. He then
left the dais.
Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION:
Mayor Padilla offered Resolution No. 2006-243, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-243, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE
ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 18
The motion carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining due to the
proximity of property in which he has an interest to the open space district.
12. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND
COLLECTION AGAINST THOSE ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH II, 14, 15, 17,23,24,26,31 AND 33, BAY BOULEVARD,
AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
The City administers and maintains 36 open space districts and associated zones 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 2006/2007 enables the
City to provide these ongoing services. (Acting Engineering Director)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Notice of the hearing was giyen 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. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor McCann offered Resolution No. 2006-244, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-244, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE
ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17,23,24,26,31 AND 33, BAY
BOULEVARD, AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
The motion carried 3-0, with Councilmember Castaneda absent from the dais.
Councilmember Castaneda returned to the dais at 4:55 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
13. CONSIDERATION OF PLACEMENT OF A BALLOT MEASURE ON THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2006 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, REGARDING ARTICLE
34 OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Article 34 of the State of California Constitution, adopted in 1950, specifies the
circumstances under which public agencies have the authority for construction,
development, and acquisition of affordable units for low-income renters throughout the
City. The City is nearing the limit of the 400 units previously approved under Article 34
by City of Chula Vista voters on April 11, 1978, and adopted by Ordinance No. 1897,
and will require authorization to participate in future affordable housing projects (Acting
Community Development Director)
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor McCann moved to continue this item at the request of staff to
August 8, 2006. Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE SALT CREEK
SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT (SW-219) FOR THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND MITIGATION OF POTENTIAL FUTURE
DAMAGES
Adoption of the resolution appropriates $550,000 from the available balance of the trunk
sewer capital reserve fund to the Salt Creek sewer interceptor project (SW-219) and
authorizes the use of these and other available project funds to be used to pay for repairs
and unforeseen subsurface conditions associated with the Salt Creek interceptor sewer.
(Public Works Operations Director)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Assistant Public Works Director Hopkins presented the project and, in particular, the five-mile
section under Main Street, between Industrial Boulevard and Heritage.
Councilmember Castaneda asked staff to ensure that the final asphalt repair work on Main Street
was done as seamlessly as possible, avoiding any quilt patchwork.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor McCann offered Resolution No. 2006-245, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-245, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING
$550,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRUNK
SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO THE SALT CREEK SEWER
INTERCEPTOR (SW-219) PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF THESE FUNDS AND OTHER AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDS TO
BE USED FOR THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE MITIGATION OF POTENTIAL
FUTURE DAMAGES DUE TO TRENCH SETTLEMENT AND
UNFORESEEN SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SALT CREEK INTERCEPTOR
SEWER
The motion carried 4-0.
15. STATUS REPORT REGARDING OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK. PLANNING
ACTIVITIES AND BUDGETING
Over the past decade, the City of Chula Vista, along with the City of San Diego and the
County of San Diego, have been assembling land and establishing guiding documents for
the formation of the planned 8,000-acre Otay Valley Regional Park. The report provided
an update on efforts to establish this tremendous open space resource for residents of the
City ofChula Vista and the South County. (Planning and Building Director)
Principal Planner Bazzel gave a status report and update on the Otay Valley Regional Park. He
also requested that Item 16 be considered together with Item 15.
John Willett, Chairperson for the Otay Valley Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee and
Chair for the Otay River Valley Clean-up Project, talked about the historical background of the
area for the proposed Park Ranger station and past clean-up projects performed by the Citizens
Advisory Committee.
Deputy Mayor McCann recognized Mr. Willett for his role in the clean-up projects and as a
consummate volunteer for the City. He also thanked Principal Planner Bazzel and Recreation
Director Martin, as well as the many volunteers, for their involvement with the Otay Valley
Regional Park project. He then talked about the many future benefits and activities that would
result from the Greenbelt Master Plan.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Councilmember Chavez thanked everyone involved in the project, which will be something for
everyone to enjoy for many years to come.
Mayor Padilla thanked Deputy Mayor McCann for his service on the Otay Valley Regional Park
Citizens Advisory Committee, and collaboration with the City and County of San Diego. He
also thanked the "Friends" organization and Mr. Willett for their volunteer efforts.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor McCann moved to accept the report. Councilmember Castaneda
seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK RANGER STATION AND FACILITIES FOR THE
OT A Y V ALLEY REGIONAL PARK
Over the past decade, the City, along with the City of San Diego and the County of San
Diego, have been assembling/maintaining land, and establishing guiding documents for
the formation of the Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) under a Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement (JEP A). Through the JEP A, each jurisdiction has been contributing fair share
funding for OVRP-related costs. Adoption of the resolution appropriates $100,000,
matching the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego, for the purchase and
construction of a park ranger station and facilities for the OVRP. (Planning and Building
Director)
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor McCann offered Resolution No. 2006-246, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-246, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING
$100,000 TO THE OTHER SERVICES CATEGORY OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2007 PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUDGET
FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A PARK RANGER STATION AND RELATED
RESTROOM FACILITIES FOR THE OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL
PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO,
TRANSFERRING A TOTAL OF $200,000 TO THE CITY OF SAN
DIEGO
The motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Interim City Manager Thomson announced an upcoming Council workshop on August 3, 2006,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, to discuss the General Plan implementation.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
18. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Ratification of reappointments to the following boards, committees and commissions:
Appeals and Advisors Board: Matt Flach
Charter Review Commission: Humberto Peraza
Child care Commission: Nancy Kerwin (ex-officio), Jerome Sandoval
Commission on Aging: Helen Marie Stokes, John Acosta
Cultural Arts Commission: Kerry Knowlton, Tiffany Vinson, Susana Liston, Sara
Deavenport
Board of Ethics: Michael German
Growth Management Oversight Commission: Matthew Waters
Housing Advisory Commission: Gregory Alabado, Nancy Batterman (ex-officio)
Human Relations Commission: Perny Cosca-Reese, Juan Celeya
International Friendship Commission: Elva Mellor
Board of Library Trustees: Eduardo Valerio
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission: Joanne Clayton
Parks and Recreation Commission: Francisco Rios
Resource Conservation Commission: Douglas Reid, Eric Mosolgo, Lynda Gilgun
ACTION:
Mayor Padilla moved to ratify the above-listed appointments. Deputy Mayor
McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0, with Councilmember Castaneda
absent from the dais.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Joint report from Mayor Padilla and Deputy Mayor McCann on discussions with the San
Diego Chargers.
Recommendation: Council receive the report and authorize continued limited discussions
with the San Diego Chargers.
Mayor Padilla reported that both he and Deputy Mayor McCann recently met with Mr. Spanos
and Mr. Fabiani of the Chargers franchise organization. The meeting included comprehensive
discussions on overall City planning efforts and a tour of a variety of City sites. He stated that
the Chargers' representatives were sincere about considering alternatives in the San Diego
County region, including Chula Vista.
Deputy Mayor McCann stated that the Chargers franchise would like to ensure a win-win deal;
that if the City were to move forward, there would be no direct taxpayer subsidy; and that
financing would come from private entities. He believed that the City was moving forward in a
cautious but optimistic manner and reported that the next steps would include an analysis by the
Chargers franchise consultants and a future meeting with City staff to discuss such matters as
land uses. He acknowledged and thanked City Attorney Moore, Interim City Manager Thomson,
Assistant City Manager Madigan, and Planning and Building Director Sandoval for their work
on the matter.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor McCann moved to authorize continuing informal discussions with
the San Diego Chargers. Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
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CLOSED SESSION
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Case Nos. SDO 0294160 and SDO
0294161
This item was removed from the agenda at the request of staff. It was not discussed, and no
action was taken.
21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
Two cases
No reportable action was taken. City Attorney Moore added that a report would be issued
following a meeting with the opposing party and resolution of the matter, hopefully by the end of
the week.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:22 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to a Council workshop on August 3, 2006 at
6:00; and thence to the Regular Meeting on August 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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