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Home My WebLink About2007/01/23 Agenda I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this document on the bulletin board accordIQd\t..~ ~ ~ Srown Act requirements. ::::2" ~ '"} /IL =-~-- Signea:ll lW/ '-IUvJfdS55:::E ellY OF CHULA VISTA rY Cheryl Cox. Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Coul1cilmember Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager John McCann. Council member Ann Moore. City Attorney Jerry R. Rindone, Council member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember January 23,2007 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATH OF OFFICE Tim Jones - Growth Management Oversight Commission . INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF EMERSON OF SEVEN POLICE RECRUITS AND ONE LATERAL OFFICER . PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RINDONE OF A PROCLAMATION ON BEHALF OF DIANE CARPENTER, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL LEADER, COMMENDING HER FOR HER VISION, HER SERVICE, AND HER COMPASSIONATE HEART . DID YOU KNOW.....THAT THE NATURE CENTER HAS ENDANGERED GREEN SEA TURTLES? Presented by Joyce Remp, RVT, Curator of Reptiles CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 8) The Council will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or City staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 LIBRARY GRANT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING A ONE-TIME UNANTICIPATED CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT AUGMENTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,671 FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHULA VISTA LITERACY TEAM'S CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES MATCHING FUNDS GRANT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Adoption of the resolution will approve the appropriation of a one-time augmentation in the amount of$3,671 in Literacy Services Matching Grant funds to the Fiscal Year 2007 Library Department budget. (Assistant City Manager Palmer/Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED DONATION REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Adoption of the resolution will approve the appropnatJon of $55,000 in donations received from various organizations and individuals for the purchase of new books to the Fiscal Year 2007 Library DepartInent budget. (Assistant City Manager Palmer/Library Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 13M (OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE TWO) B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13M (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO (FIRST READING) Council previously initiated proceedings for the formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 13M, and on January 16,2007, a Special Tax Election was conducted. Adoption of the resolution declares the results of that election; and adoption of the ordinance will authorize the levy of a special tax in CFD 13M. This district will fund the perpetual operation and maintenance of landscaping including parkways, medians and slopes; facilities that are directly related to storm water quality control; walls and fencing; trails; pedestrian bridges, including graffiti removal; and public lighting facilities. The City has retained the services of MuniFinancial as special tax consultant and Best Best & Krieger LLP as legal counsel to provide assistance during the proceedings. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on first reading. Page 2 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov January 23, 2007 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATNE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THAT AREA DESIGNATED AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), IMPROVEMENT AREA C, ANNEXATION NO.6 (OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE TWO), AND ADDING SUCH TERRITORY TO SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND IMPROVEMENT AREA Council previously initiated annexation proceedings for Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 97-2 (Preserve Maintenance District), approved certain findings, authorized the electors to vote on the annexation of Otay Ranch Village Two to CFD 97-2, Improvement Area C, and held the election on January 16, 2007. Adoption of this resolution declares the results of that election, and adds the territory to the district. The special taxes levied within Improvement Area C will fund the costs of the Resource Monitoring Program as well as Preserve Operations and Maintenance consistent with the requirements of the Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan Phases I and II, plus a pro- rata share of Administrative Expenses of CFD No. 97-2. The City has retained the services of MuniFinancial as special tax consultant and Best Best & Krieger LLP, as legal counsel to provide assistance during the proceedings. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMmAL OF THREE GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (IDA) AND TRANSNET FUNDING, FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS The Transportation Development Act and TransNet Program provide funding support for regional bicycle and pedestrian capital improvement projects. The San Diego Association of Governments will allocate those project funds to cities in the San Diego region based upon funding availability and project ranking. Adoption of the resolution approves the submittal of three applications for funding. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING ONE LATENT PRINT EXAMINER TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVEL OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 POLICE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS BASED UPON UNANTICIPATED REVENUES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department, in partnership with the San Diego County Sheriffs Department, proposes to add one Latent Print Examiner. This new position would provide latent print services on a regional basis and would be completely funded by the San Diego County's California Identification System Remote Access Network program. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Agenda htto://www.chulavistaca.gov January 23, 2007 7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION Adoption of the resolution will approve those items to be submitted to Chula Vista's Congressional delegation to request federal funds. (Assistant City Manager Smith) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR PROCESSING The City Council approved the use of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (BUD) HOME funds for a rental assistance program to help with monthly rental payments for low-income households, offering "displaced persons" a priority. Staff has developed the program guidelines and all associated forms. Adoption of the resolution authorizes staff to both operate the program and execute all documents necessary for processing. (Acting Director of Community Development) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council/Authority on any subject matter within the Council/Authority's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council//Authority from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council/Agency/Authority may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items have been advertised as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 9. CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION, PCS-06-12, TO CONVERT AN EXISTING 12-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX TO 12 CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP AT 582 ARIZONA STREET Adoption of the resolution approves a proposed condominium conversion of an existing 12-unit apartment complex at 582 Arizona Street to 12 condominiums for individual ownership. (Planning and Building Director) Page 4 - Council Agenda htto:/! www.chulavistaca.gov January 23, 2007 Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF A TENTATIVE MAP TO DIVIDE INTEREST IN .45 ACRES AT 582 ARIZONA STREET FOR A ONE-LOT CONDOMINIUM CONTAINING 12 RESIDENTIAL UNITS 10. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER X (BUILDING) AND CHAPTER XIV (PLANNING) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE April 2001 was the last time the Building Fee schedule was updated, and November 2004 was the last time the Planning Fee Schedule was updated. Subsequent revisions to the full-cost recovery rates and departmental reorganizations necessitate fee schedule updates to ensure full cost recovery for services is provided. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolutions: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER X (BUILDING) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER XI V (PLANNING) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE II. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LIBRARY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE As a result of the Library's growing emphasis on Local History and increasing demand by the public for historic photographs and documents, the Library recommends a change to its Master Fee Schedule. (Assistant City Manager Palmer/Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGES TO THE LIBRARY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ACTION ITEMS The Item listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council/Authority, and is expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Page 5 - Council Agenda httv ://\vww.c hulavistaca. gOY January 23, 2007 6:45 p.m. Time Certain 12. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL STADIUM SITES FOR THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ADOPTION OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHARGER RELOCATION, AND THE REFORMATION OF THE CHARGERS SUBCOMMITTEE Adoption of the resolution approves a consulting contract that provides the City of Chula Vista with the necessary consultant resources to evaluate various sites within the City of Chula Vista for a stadium complex for the San Diego Chargers. The Three-Party Agreement ensures that the necessary work as directed by the City will be paid for by the San Diego Chargers. The City Council is requested to adopt the principles that the City of Chula Vista will operate under in its work on the stadium proposal. The guiding principles emphasize public participation in the design process, fiscal responsibility, and environmental sensitivity among other principles. The City Council is also requested to reform the subcommittee to remove the Planning Director and City Attorney, leaving two council members. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution, adopt the guiding principals, and approve the reformation of the Council Subcommittee: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS (CONSULTANT) AND THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (APPLICANT) FOR THE EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL STADIUM SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT B. ADOPTION OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHARGER RELOCATION C. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED REFORMATION OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON CHARGERS RELOCATION 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HTH (HIGH TECH HIGH) LEARNING TO LEASE 8-ACRES OF CITY-OWNED LAND TO DEVELOP A CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER HTH Learning is a private nonprofit organization overseeing the development and operation of facilities that house High Tech High Schools following the charter high school design model. They currently operate a total of seven high, middle and elementary schools, with six in San Diego and one in northern California. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: Page 6 - Council Agenda htto://"".i\VW .chula vistaca. gOV January 23, 2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HTH LEARNING TO LEASE 8 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED LAND TO DEVELOP A CHARTER HIGH: SCHOOL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER, WITH AN OPTION TO DEVELOP A CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL ON 2.7 ACRES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT OTHER BUSINESS 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 15. MAYOR'S REPORTS · Discussion regarding Sout~ay Power Plant Subcommittee 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken In Closed Session shall be made available by noon on Wednesday following the Council Meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7). 17. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager 18. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6(a) Unrepresented employee: City Manager ADJOURNMENT to an Adjourned R~gular Meeting, January 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests indivic\uals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meetiI1g, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for Jineetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf(TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 7 - Council Agenda httn:llwww.chulavistaca.gov January 23, 2007