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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2006/11/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 14, 2006 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Rindone ABSENT: Councilmembers: Chavez (excused), Padilla (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Theresa Acerro, Growth Management Oversight Commission John Ray, Growth Management Oversight Commission Deputy City Clerk Bennett administered the oath of office to Commissioner Acerro, and Councilmember Rindone presented her with a certificate of appointment. Mr. Ray was not present at the meeting. . DID YOU KNOW...ABOUT THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ACADEMY OF CRIMINOLOGY & JUSTICE PROGRAM AT OTAY RANCH HIGH SCHOOL? Presented by Leonard Miranda, Police Captain. Captain Miranda presented the program and recognized some of the individuals involved, namely School Resource Officer Jose Cortez, School Program Coordinators JoAnne Silva and Vincente Martinez, and Police Cadets Jorge Molina, Abraham Munoz, Casandra Carillo, Veronica Fernandez, and Adriana Arrellano. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 6) Interim City Manager Thomson requested that Item 4 be withdrawn from the agenda and brought back at a future meeting. With regard to Item 4, Councilmember Rindone asked that the item be brought back with more detailed information, including fiscal impact and comparables with other institutions. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Mayor Padilla requesting an excused absence from the City Council meeting of November 14, 2006 and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation/Redevelopment Agency/City Council meeting of November 16, 2006. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absences. B. Memorandum from Councilmember Chavez requesting an excused absence from the City Council meeting of November 14, 2006 and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation/Redevelopment Agency/City Council meeting of November 16, 2006. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absences. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-333, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED GRANTING AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY- OWNED LAND TO PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR UTILITY AND ACCESS PURPOSES AS NECESSARY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN ABOVE-GROUND SERVICE CABINET Adoption of the resolution grants an easement over a portion of City-owned land on the east side of Oleander Avenue, south of East Palomar Street, to Pacific Bell Telephone Company for utility and access purposes as necessary to install and maintain an above- ground service cabinet. The cabinet is being installed to improve service to residences in the area. (Acting Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-334, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A 120-DAY EXTENSION TO THE DEFERRAL OF THE PORTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMPRISED OF FUTURE VILLAGES 8, 9,10/ UNIVERSITY AREA OF OT A Y RANCH The extension to the deferral of the portion of the comprehensive General Plan update is necessary in order to provide sufficient time to enable the landowners and the City to agree upon a defined draft land plan. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING PROPOSALS AND AWARDING THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DELIVERY SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PEARTREES CATERING INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Page 2 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov November 14,2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Police and Purchasing Departments have completed an evaluation of proposals received for food preparation and delivery services (RFP 1-06/07-R) for the Police Department's holding facility. Adoption of the resolution accepts proposals, awards the agreement to Peartrees Catering Incorporated, and authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-335, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOOD R-17, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST GRANTED ON SAID MAP, AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC EASEMENTS AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP Adoption of the resolution approves a final map and associated agreements for Neighborhood R-17, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village 11. Neighborhood R-17 will consist of residential condominiums and two open space lots, Lot A, along Hunte Parkway to the south and Lot B, along the Paseo to the east. (Acting Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-336, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE II, NE1GHBORHOODS MU-1 AND R-19, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICA nON OF FEE INTEREST GRANTED ON SAID MAP AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC EASEMENTS AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP Adoption of the resolution approves a final map and associated agreements for Neighborhoods MU-I and R-19, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village 11. Neighborhoods MU-I and R-19 consist of residential condominiums, mixed-use condominiums, and commercial acres on three lots with three open space lots (Lots A, B and C) along Eastlake Parkway. (Acting Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3, 5 and 6, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 3-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. Page 3 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov November 14, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS Maggie Comans, representing Bayscene Mobilehome Park, expressed interest in receiving information from staff regarding the rezoning of the mobilehome park. She stated that the park residents are worried about their future and would like to know about any resolution of the matter. Deputy Mayor McCann requested that staff notify Ms. Comans when the matter is addressed at a future Council Meeting and also provide her with a status report. Emilia Perez, representing Bayscene Mobilehome Park, stated that the park residents are very worried about losing their homes. She asked the Council to assist them before the park is rezoned, and to do the right thing for the residents. PUBLIC HEARINGS Interim City Manager Thomson requested that the public hearing be cancelled, stating that the item would be brought back as an Action Item on a future agenda. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT FINAL OTAY RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (WMP) On April 15, 2003, the City entered into a joint exercise of powers agreement with the County of San Diego, the cities of Imperial Beach and San Diego, and the San Diego Unified Port District; and participated in the development of the Otay River Watershed Management Plan (WMP). The WMP is a document that characterizes the resources of the Otay River watershed and identifies implementing strategies to protect and enhance the water quality and biological resources. Adoption of the resolution adopts the final plan and allows the City and the other participants to pursue funding opportunities to implement the strategies identified. (Planning and Building Director) Staffrecommendation: The hearing be cancelled. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 9. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification ofMr. John Acosta to the Veterans Advisory Commission. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann asked that this item be continued to next week when Mayor Padilla would be present. Page 4 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov November 14,2006 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) B. Consideration of designation of voting delegate and alternate for National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held Saturday, December 9, 2006 in Reno, Nevada. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to authorize Councilmember-Elect Ramirez to attend the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting on December 9, 2006, and, if he is unable to attend, to instruct staff to rescind the reservation. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone congratulated Emerald Randolph and members of the CAST Program on their recent annual recognition banquet. Councilmember Rindone spoke about staffs memo in response to a referral addressing concerns about staffing levels in the Fire Department. It indicated increased demands that have negatively affected the existing staffs ability to maintain adequate levels of service and that delays in Fire Prevention service that have impacted the entire building permit process. He suggested that as the budget process begins, additional staffing needs be reviewed, since service has a direct impact on the building permit process which, in turn impacts, the City's resources. Councilmember Rindone spoke about some discourse by community members concerning bus routes 707/709A. He stated that a study by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has revealed that the productivity of passenger services for these routes was less than a third of what was anticipated. Therefore, MTS and the City transit staff would be making a recommendation to the MTS Board to change the routes from Mackenzie Creek and Mount Miguel segment to Main Street and Proctor Valley Road, effective January 29, 2007. Deputy Mayor McCann extended his congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the CAST organization for assisting local families facing difficult situations. He also thanked Emerald Randolph, who was unable to attend the CAST awards banquet, and he asked everyone to keep Emerald in their thoughts and prayers. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was not held, and the following item was not discussed. II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) One case Page 5 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov November 14, 2006 ADJOURNMENT At 6:55 p.m. Deputy Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 16, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., and thence to the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ -----" ~ -- r Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 6 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov November 14,2006