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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/06/05 Agenda I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the ~ ~ fJ:. Office of the City Clerk and that I posted thi~ ~ nt on the bullelin board according t~ requirements. ~~~~ CJUL1L """'" -= -=-= Signed1Wv>>= cHtirA ~lsrA I Cheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Councilmember Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager John McCann, Councilmember Ann Moore, City Attorney Jerry R. Rindone, Council member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember June 5, 2007 4:00 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 . INTRODUCTION BY ENGINEERING DIRECTOR, SCOTT TULLOCH, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, HELEN VISTRO, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN . PRESENTATION OF GAYLE MCCANDLISS ARTS AWARD WINNERS FOR 2007, PRESENTED BY CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONER SARA DEA VENPORT Distinguished Service Award: Mrs. Mitsuyo Fukuda Distinguished Bravo Award: Mr. Victor Manuel Diaz (posthumous award) Rising Star Awards: Edgar Gonzalez, Angela McDuffie, and Adrian Murillo, Chula Vista High School Literary Arts Award: Deborah Halverson (Young Adult); Max Branscomb (play Scripts) CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 13) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2007, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 19, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 19.58.022 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING AND MODIFYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY SECOND DWELLING UNITS (SECOND READING) The Planning Commission reviewed and made recommendations on a draft ordinance amendment to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.58.022 that would add new regulations and modify some existing regulations for accessory second dwelling units on lots zoned for single family residential use. First reading of the ordinance was held on May I, 2007. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A TWO-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ALONG THE 500 BLOCK OF VANCE STREET AND UPDATING SCHEDULES VI AND XVI OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO INCLUDE THIS TIME-LIMITED PARKING ZONE (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance establishes a two-hour parking limit along the 500 block of Vance Street and updates register schedules maintained in Engineering. First reading of the ordinance was held on May 22,2007. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. ORDINANCE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 2.55, SECTION 2.55.090 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CVRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance amends the Chula Vista Municipal Code to remove the City Council Members from the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Board of Directors. First reading of the ordinance was held on May 24, 2007. (Acting Community Development Director/City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 2 - Council Agenda him:/ /www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BOB HOFFMAN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS FOR VIDEOTAPING CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement with Bob Hoffinan Video Productions for videotaping Chula Vista City Council and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation meetings for televising. (Communications Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF PROGRAM" (TF-354), AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE UNALLOCATED TRANSNET BALANCE (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) One of the priority uses for Transnet funding is to reduce congestion and improve safety. Approximately $500,000 of costs for traffic staff related to congestion relief in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 was charged to the City's General Fund. Council adopted a resolution in May to include the allocation of $500,000 of the City's Transnet fund balance to cover staff costs. Adoption ofthe resolution will replace $500,000 in the General Fund revenue that had been allocated to cover these costs. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF $55,000 FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FEE FUND TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) TF-329, "TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER" FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER SOFTWARE LICENSES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Traffic signals in the City are controlled by a variety of components and software that keep each signal running safely, efficiently, and allow City staff to perform routine maintenance and timing modifications with ease. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the allocation of funds to purchase additional software licenses that are needed for newly installed traffic signals. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NOS. 3, 7, 9, 23, 20, ZONES 2, 4, AND 7, AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 ZONES A AND D, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASES Page 3 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 On May 22, 2007, the City Council authorized the preparation of an Engineer's Report in order to consider a Proposition 218 ballot process requesting an increase to assessments in nine of 36 existing Open Space Districts/Zones because the costs for service requirements exceed the amount of revenue that can be generated by the current maximum assessment. The Proposition 218 process requires approval of an engineer's report and declaring intention to raise assessments, the mailing of a notice and ballot to each property owner within each affected Open Space District, the holding of a public hearing, and the tabulation of the assessment ballots. Adoption of the resolution approves the engineer's reports and the formal initiation of the balloting process. On August 7, 2007, a public hearing followed by a tabulation of the assessment ballots would occur so that final levies can be determined in time for the County Tax Assessor's deadlines. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, approved by the voters in 1979 and commonly referred to as the Gann Initiative, requires each local government to establish an appropriations limit by resolution annually. The purpose of the limit is to restrict spending of certain types of revenues to a level predicated on a base-year amount increased annually by an inflation factor. Adoption of the resolution establishes an appropriations limit of$511,957,324 for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING CITY STAFF'S ACTION ON APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS WITH PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. TO COMPLETE THE "OTAY LAKES ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALLEN SCHOOL TO SURREY DRIVE AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA ROAD TO RIDGEBACK ROAD IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA" (STL- 286) PROJECT B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN INTER-PROJECT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION CIP (STL-238) TO THE "OTAY LAKES ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALLEN SCHOOL TO SURREY DRIVE AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA ROAD TO RIDGEBACK ROAD IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA" (STL-286) PROJECT AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 4 - Council Agenda hUD:/ /www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 The City has a contract with Portillo Concrete, Inc. for the "Otay Lakes Road Sidewalk Improvements and Pavement Rehabilitation (STL-286)" project. Unforeseen circumstances caused an increase in quantities for the dig-out portion of the project beyond what was anticipated during the preparation of the project specifications, and the addition of the pavement rehabilitation of the intersection of Otay Lakes RoadIBonita Road, which staff directed the Contractor to proceed with to complete the project. Adoption of the resolutions, ratifY staff's action on approving the change orders, and appropriates funds to cover the additional costs. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 11. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF THE MID-MANAGEMENT STUDY AND APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION SCHEDULE B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL NON-MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION STUDIES AND APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION SCHEDULE Human Resources staff conducted a comprehensive classification and compensation study of positions in the Mid-Management group, consisting of 131 employees in 67 classifications. The study included a review of the work performed, scope and complexity of assiguments and overall responsibility of each position. In addition, department-initiated classification reviews were conducted on individual non- management positions represented by the Chula Vista Employees Association and Western Civil Engineers. (Human Resources Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON PORT DISTRICT LANDS WITH PAYMENT FOR THE SERVICES TO THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The City of Chula Vista has provided police, fire and emergency medical services to the San Diego Unified Port District site 1994. These services are provided on Port District lands which do not generate ad valorem tax revenues. Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement to continue providing these services until Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 5 - Council Agenda http://www .chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 13. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALLOWING BEER, WINE, AND CHAMPAGNE TO BE SERVED AT MONTEV ALLE RECREATION CENTER FOR THE BOARDS AND COMMISSION RECEPTION ON JUNE 18,2007 On May 22, 2007, the City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.66.040 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to allow beer, wine and champagne to be served during special events at several recreation centers, Montevalle being one. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after the second reading. Adoption of the resolution will allow beer, wine, and champagne to be served at the board and connnission reception being held at Montevalle Recreation Center on June 18, 2007. (Office of the Mayor and City Council) Staff reconnnendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 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. 14. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING MINOR IRREGULARITIES ON THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "'MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 300 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY TO COLORADO AVENUE (CIP NO. SW-233)" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1 009 On Wednesday, April 25, 2007, the General Services director received thirteen sealed bids for the project, which will improve approximately 1800 linear feet of sewer pipe located under Moss Street between Broadway and Colorado Avenue. The street reconstruction will provide a new stable street section for all vehicles traveling on Moss Street. (General Services Director) Staffreconnnendation: Council adopt the following resolutions: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARITIES, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 300 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY TO COLORADO AVENUE (CIP NO. SW-233)" PROJECT TO ORTIZ CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $730,733. Page 6 - Council Agenda httD:/lwww.chulavistaca.llOV June 5, 2007 B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN INTERPROJECT TRANSFER FROM EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (STL-238) "PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM" TO THE "MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 300 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY (SW-233) IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,083 TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) 15. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-07-063) FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (COOR) JUNE 8-10 AND SEPTEMBER 28- 30,2007, ROCK MOUNTAIN QUARRY LAND ADJACENT TO THE OTAY RIVER VALLEY - JAMES BALDWIN, APPLICANT AND OWNER OF CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (CORR) The owner of Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for two temporary off-road racing events. Aside from the new location in the Rock Mountain Quarry, these events will be the same as the four temporary racing event weekends conducted in 2006, and two conducted in 2005 in Otay Ranch Village Two. Adoption of the resolution approves Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-063 in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, IS-07-030, AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC-07-063, TO CONDUCT OFF-ROAD RACING EVENTS ON A TEMPORARY OFF-ROAD RACETRACK ON A PORTION OF THE RIMROCK ROCK MOUNTAIN QUARRY, LOCATED OFF OF HERITAGE ROAD AND ADJACENT TO THE OTAY RNER VALLEY - JAMES BALDWIN, OWNER OF CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (COOR) OTHER BUSINESS 16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 17. MAYOR'S REPORTS 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Page 7 - Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and jive days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devicesfor the Deaf(TDD} at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 8 - Council Agenda htto: /.www.chulavistaca.e:ov June 5, 2007