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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 1993/05/25 Tuesday, May 25, 1993 6:00 p.m. .., declare under penalty of perjury th~t I 81ft employed by the City of Ch,,;a Vis~a in the Office of the Ci'::/ Clc(;':nd that I:ss oj this Agend31!No';Jf::d ~{l;J tJuHef", :.:k;::/~2 2t the Public rvi es Build;n,! and at City Hlll'.on DATED, SiGNED Re lar Me 'n 0 e Ci of Chu Council Chambers ~ublic Services Building CALI. TO ORDER 1. ROlL CALI.: Councilmembers Fox _, Horton ~ Moore ~ Rindone ~ and Mayor Nader _ 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUfES: April 27, 1993 (Special Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency), May 4, 1993 (Special Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency), May 11, 1993 (Regular Meeting of the City Council) and May 11, 1993 (Special Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency) 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. City Manager John Goss will present an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 1993-94 Budget. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5 through 10) The stoff reamrnrendations regarding the foUowing items listed wuJer the Consent CoJendm will be enDJ:ted by the CoundI by one motion wiIhout discussion unless a COUJU:iImember, a member of the pub/U; Of" City stoff requests thoJ the iron be pulled fOf" discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, p1eose fiH out a "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. (Cornplek the green form to speak in favOf" of the stoff recommendation; complete the pink form to speak in opposition to the stoff recommendoti.on.) Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed after Board and Commission RecomrnoulatiDns and Action Items. Items puUed by the pub/U; will be the fint items of business. 5. WRITfEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter requesting installation of a sound signal for pedestrians at the intersection of 'Third Avenue and "E" Street - Mildred Hook, Chairman, Visually Impaired Group, Fredericka Manor, 183 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. It is recommended that the letter be referred to staff and the Safety Commission. b. Letter questioning usage of sewer funds for various City projects - Joseph W. Garcia, 484 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. It is recommended that the letter be referred to staff. c. Letter of resignation from the International Friendship Commission - Maria Capetanakis, 770 Lori Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91910. It is recommended that the resignation be accepted and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Public Library. Agenda -2- May 25, 1993 6. ORDINANCE 2556 AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE 2546 ADOPTING CAIJPORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION'S JANUARY 15, 1993 ACTIONS ON THE CITY'S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM RESUBMITfAL NUMBER EIGHT AND ACCEPTING AND INCORPORATING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SPE<JF1C PLAN (second readinl! and adoption) - On 1/15/93, the California Coastal Commission adopted Local Coastal Program (LCP) Number Eight for development of the Midbayfront with modifications that were acceptable to City staff and consultants. Council adopted and authorized the California Coastal Commission actions on 3/16/93. However, one Coastal Commission modification to the Specific Plan was not included. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Community Development) 7. RESOLUTION 17117 JOINING WITH OTIiER COUNlY AGENCIES IN OPPOSING THE REDUCTION IN PROPER1Y TAX REVENUES FOR CITY AND COUNlY GOVERNMENTS AND URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF FUNDING - Opposing shift of $2.6 billion in properry tax revenue away from local governments. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Administration) Continued from the meeting of 5/18/93. 8. RESOLUTION 17126 APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY TIME OFF (VTO) POllCY - Council directed staff to develop a policy to allow employees to voluntarily reduce their work week with a corresponding reduction in pay. The policy accomplishes that and has been approved during a formal meet-and-confer process by the Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA), Police Officers Association (POA) , and Western Council of Engineers (WCE); and an informal process with Executive Managers, Middle Managers, and Unrepresented Employees. International Association of Fire Fighters (lAFF) elected to deal with the VTO Policy during negotiations for Fiscal Year 1993-94 and, therefore, are not included in the policy at the present time. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Personnel) 9.A. RESOLUTION 17127 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE MAJNfENANCE DISTRICTS 1-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26, BAY BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENfRE, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JULY 13,1993 AND JULY 20, 1993 AT 6:00 PM. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBllC HEARINGS - On 3/2/93, Council directed staff to prepare and me reports of assessments for all existing City Open Space Maintenance Districts. The resolutions approve the reports and sets the dates for public hearings to consider the spreading of assessments. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation) B. RESOLUTION 17128 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CI1Y OPEN SPACE MAINrENANCE DISTRICT TEN, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JULY 13, 1993 AND JULY20, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBUC HEARINGS Agenda 10. REPORT -3- May 25,1993 PROPOSED SPECIAL RULE RELATED TO USTING OF CAIJPORNIA GNATCATCHER AS A THREATENED SPECIES BY THE U.S. FISH AND WlLDUFE SERVICE - On 3/25/93, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that the California Gnatcatcher had been listed as a threatened species pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act. On 3/30/93, the USFWS published a proposed special rule which would allow regulation of incidental take of gnatcatcher habitat as well as long-term habitat management planning to occur through the State's Natural Community Conservation Program (NCCP). The proposed special rule was released for a 60-day public review period which ends on 6/1/93. Staff recommends that the City take a position in opposition to any changes to the special rule which would mandate the use of the Clean Water Program Multiple Species Conservation Plan or other subregional planning programs other than the NCCP as a basis for compliance with the special rule. (Director of Planning) * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBUC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The foUowing items have been advertised and/or posted as pub/U; hemin&< as required by law. lfyou wish to speak to any item, p1eose fiH out the "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. (Complete the green form to speak in favOf" of the stoff recommendation; complete the pink form to speak in opposition to the stoff recommendoti.on.) Comments are limited to five minutes per individuoL 11. PUBUC HEARING 12. PUBUC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-91-24; APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REDEVELOP SERVICE STATION AND ADD MINI-MARKET AND CAR WASH AT 1498 MELROSE AVENUE - The proposal was approved by the Planning Commission in January 1992 and consequently appealed by Council in response to concerns with traffic impacts and an over-concentration of alcohol sales facilities. Consideration of the appeal has been postponed to coincide with reconsideration of the alcohol sales issue. Continued from the meeting of 5/4/93. Staff recommends the public hearinl/ be continued to 6/1/93. (Director of Planning) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-93-10; APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINlSTRATOR APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO SElL ALCOHOUC BEVERAGES AT PROPOSED MINl-MARKET AT 1498 MELROSE AVENUE IN C-N ZONE - In January 1992, the Zoning Administrator conditionally approved a request to sell beer and wine at the proposed Texaco mini-hmarket at 1498 Melrose Avenue in the CoN zone. The request was proposed under the City's recently adopted Conditional Use Permit (CUP) procedure for alcohol sales in the CoN zone. The decision has been appealed and has been scheduled to coincide with the appeal of the CUP for the mini-market/car wash. Continued from the meeting of 5/4/93. Staff recommends the public hearinl/ be continued to 6/1/93. {Director of Planning) Agenda -4- May 25,1993 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This is an opportunity fOf" the general pub/U; to address the City Council 011 any subject nuJIIeT within the Council's jurisdiction thoJ is not an iron on this agenda. (Stole law, /wwever, generaIIy prohibits the City Council from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish to address the Council 011 such a subject, p1eose complete the yellow "Request to Speak Under Oral Communiatlions Form. available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Those wlw wish to speak, p1eose give your nmne and address fOf" record purposes and follow up action. Your time is IimiIed to three min.uUs per speoku. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS This is the time the City CoundI will consider items which have been fOf"Warded to them fOf" consideration by one of the City's Boords, Commissions and/Of" Committees. None submitted. ACTION ITEMS The items listed in this section of the agenda are expected to e1U:it substantiol discussions and deliberations by the Council, stoff, Of" members of the general publU:. The items will be considered individua/ly by the CoundI and stoff reamrnrendations may in certain cases be presented in the altenuJtive. Those wlw wish to speak, p1eose fiH out a "Request to Speak" form available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Pub/u; comments are IimiIed to five minutes. 13. RESOLUTION 17129 APPROVING AGREEMENT BY, BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COUNlY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITIES OF THE COUNlY ESTABUSHING AN JNfERIM SOUD WASTE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOUD WASTE, AND COMMITTING FlFIY PER CENT OF THE CITY'S WASTESTREAM TO THE COUNlY - On 3/30/93 and 4/20/93, Council discussed regional solid waste issues and a proposed Solid Waste Participation Agreement. Since that time, a San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) committee of elected officials has been meeting to negotiate the revised agreement. Staff recommends approval of the resolution and acceptance of the report. (Administration) REPORT UPDATE ON REGIONAL SOUD WASTE ISSUES 14. RESOLUTION 17093 TRANSFERRING$2,5000FUNUSEDCOMMUNlTYDEVELOPMENTBLOCK GRANT (COBG) FUNDS FROM VARIOUS SUB-GRANTEES TO THE LUIHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CAUFORNIA FOR THE "THURSDAYS MEAL" PROGRAM - In July 1991, Lutheran Social Services and the South Bay Ecumenical Council started a weekly meal program for homeless people. The "Thursday's Meal" program currently serves 200 people, half of whom are children. The committee overseeing the program has recently expanded to serve meals on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church. Lutheran Social Services has sent Council a letter requesting $2,500 to cover the cost of utilities, maintenance, and insurance. It is a one-time request and immediately needed due to the rapid growth of the program. Unused CDBG social services funds are available from various sub-grantees. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community Development) 4/5th's vote required. Continued from the meeting of 5/11/93. Agenda -5- May 25, 1993 15. REPORT REQUEST BY SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO SHARE IN THE COST OF TREATING TIJUANA SEWAGE - There is an item on the agenda for the San Diego Area Wastewater Management Board of Directors (SDAWMD) meeting of 5128/93 to approve sharing the costs of treating Tijuana sewage between all the participating agencies if the Federal government does not pay their share. Staff recommends acceptance of the report. (Director of Public Works) .... The City Council will meet as a Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency to discuss the following: 16.A. COUNCIL RESOLUTION 17130 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PRICE COMPANY - The proposed MOU provides for assistance in improving the traffic access to the Price Club Shopping Center off of Palomar Street. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Community Development) B. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1328 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY AND THE PRICE COMPANY **** The Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting will adjourn to the regular City Council meeting. ITEMS PUllED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR This is the time the City Council will discuss items which have been removed from the Consent Calendar. Agenda items pulled at the request of the publU will be consU/ered prior to tlwse pulled by CoundJmembers. Pub/u; cornmen/s are limited to five mUwtes per individual. OTHER BUSINESS 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) a. Scheduling of meetings. 18. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) a. Ratification of appointments: Ignacio Valdovinos - Aging Commission; and Marie Miekls - Child Care Commission. 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Horton a. ACA 25 (Woodrum: State ColleS?:e/Universitv FundinS?: Guarantees. Legislative Committee Recommendation: OPPOSE. Continued from the meeting of 5/18/93. Agenda -6- May 25,1993 ADJOURNMENT The City Council will meet in a closed session immediately following the Council meeting to discuss: Pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - EPA vs. the City of San Diego, Chula Vista amicus party discussion, instructions to attorneys. Continued from Ihe meeting of 5/18193. Instruction to negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Chula Vista Bayfront negotiations. Continued from the meeting of 5/18193. Instruction to negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Chu\a Vista Employees Association (CVEA), Western Council of Engineers (WCE) , Police Officers Association (POA) , International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Unrepresented. Continued from the meeting of 5/18193. The meeting will adjourn to (a closed session and thence to) a Special Worksession/Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, thence to a Regular Worksession/Meeting on Thursday, May 27, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room and thence to the Regular City Council Meeting on June 1, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. May 20, 1993 TO: The Honorab 1 e Mayor and City Counc i 1 F n John D. Goss, City Manager J{,. ~a~1 City Council Meeting of May 25, 1993 FROM: SUBJECT: This will transmit the agenda and related materials for the regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 25, 1993. Comments regarding the Written Communications are as follows: 5a. This is a letter from Mrs. Mildred Hook, Chairman of the Visually Impaired Group at Fredericka Manor requesting a sound signal for pedestrians at Third Avenue and E Street. Sound signals for the visually impaired were installed at Third Avenue and F Street in 1990 at a cost of approximately $4,500 plus labor. This appears to be a pedestrian safety issue. THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS LETTER BE FORWARDED TO THE SAFETY COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. 5b. This is a letter from Joseph Garcia of the People's Lobby questionin9 usage of sewer funds for various City projects. Due to the complexity of the questions raised in Mr. Garcia's letter, and the need for further analysis by the City Attorney and Public Works, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS LETTER BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR EVALUATION AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. 5c. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MARIA CAPETANAKlS' RESIGNATION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET AND THE CITY CLERK BE DIRECTED TO POST THE VACANCY IMMEDIATELY IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE LIBRARY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE MADDY ACT. JDG:mab ~ ~ ___________ , . 111_ _ "-------____.__._. _~ FREDERICKA MANOR n!L2 ~ -..... ~-< ::u 00 ~ J"I1 ,...., 0 m(") ::::t:1-,- - IT! -~~c.: co < ;- (. , 31 J"I1 ,"';-- N 0 .:..' 0 -~. _-J ,., 0\ May 11, 1993 Mr. Tim Nader, Mayor's Office, 276, Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Dear Sir, We are representing the residents of Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista. It will be no surprise when we tell you that some of us are visually impaired whiJe others use canes and walkers. Many of our residents feel that there is a great need for a sound signal for pedestrians at the intersection of Third Avenue and E Street. One aJready exists at the intersection of Third Avenue and F Street. Residents of Fredericka Manor, in order to go anywhere to shop in Chula Vista, must cross the intersection at Third Avenue and E Street. When there is a sound signal drivers are rnore aware that pedestrians have the right to cross and for senior citizens this is an added measure of security. There are over 350 senior citizens currently residing at Fredericka Manor. We would all be most grateful if you and your City Council would give our request your earnest consideration. We hope to have an early, favourable response. Yours faithfully, -..1:jd....ltJ.t- J~~ Mildred Heck, Chairman, Visually Impaired Group, Fredericka Manor Vi': -l SEE ALSO A TIACHED SHEET c~ .@:~M ~ ?'. NON-PROFITRETlREMENTCO~~~EALTHCAREFAClUTY 183 Third Avenue / Chula Vista, California 91910 / (619) 422-9271 RESIDENTS SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FOR A SOUND SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD AVENUE AND E STREET NAME v~ ~ /)- I1lt1/ (fuzdi</' hU=;au7tf'~{C"L. tJ~l'~:~) ~~"rl ~L;J~I-'1/~ ~IUt/ ,;f ~ -GI'~~ m,t~ (:(' ('..~~ O-L ,. L t L (C-\/I-v-\" ~---t,,,---LP C( C ~-:;..--~_ 111 ~ V t: "-~~ f~{/ 1.(Lr~ --, :d4euJf~ qt; . \..-. 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""" "" Ill" '" lid ....1'" cO Af.\ :': '1; :\ ,) .b.t DEDICATED TO GOVERNMENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES a~ ~/L' 6~ ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 12 May 1993 COPIES TO:CITY COUNCIL NEWS MEDIA & TAXPAYERS Mr. Bruce Boogaard, City Attorney City of Chula vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910 Dear Mr. Boogaard: This letter is in reference to City Council proceedings of May 11, current, conducted at City Hall. The issues I wish to address and ask your legal opinion, are in reference to the ESRI, (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.), contractual agreement and procedure by the City Council, in awarding said contract, the bidding procedures employed by the City Staff in arriving at a designated contractor, the use of Sewer Funds for funding city operations, not totally related to Sewer Tax collections, and the designation on the City of Chula vista Council Meetings Agenda, Council Item/Issues procedures and placement for enactment and discussion under the Consent Calendar and Items/Issues removed from the Consent Calendar for later discussion. We, the Taxpayers of this Community, have been led to believe that the increases in Sewer Taxes, collected by the Sweetwater Authority and forwarded to the City h Treasurer, have been necessary because of the sewer rate p;b~q? increases and contributions to the City of San Diego Waste /'- jI~ Management District. These taxes, we have been told, are computed on a flow rate basis of millions of gallons per day, plus an annual fee, to the San Diego Metropolitan [c. . Sewer District. Sewer Taxation, we are led to believe, r ({i for direct sewer related costs. f/7PBut) this is not so. Chula Vista City Staff ,- ~ Administration, on February 9, 1993, adopted Resolution , i 16984, on the Council Agenda' s Consent Calendar, and ~ the City of Chula Vista, awarding the contract to ATEL, Inc. The City Council authorized a "Loan from the Sewer Fund", ", in the amount of $50,000.00, to be paid back to the Sewer L' L / Fund, in a period of five-years and a loan interest rate ~l7' of six percent, from Public Facility Development Impact cont'd (2) Fees. QUESTION? What Statutory Authority does the City Council have, to collect and/or tax the people of this Community, Chula Vista, under the aegis of a Specific Tax Levy, and then begin a program of continual borrowinq, from that Specific Fund, for other City Expenditures, not related to the collection of that Specific Tax? The Sewer Tax collected from the residents of Chula Vista, is obviously greater than is necessary for Sewer Services, or you would not be BORROWING from that Fund with the provisions of restoring the monies, with Interest. The Sewer Tax raise revenue Sewer costs. is for being collected City Operations, under SUBTERFUGE, not related to to the There is currently, in the Sewer Tax Account, Ci ty of Chula Vista Finance Department, approximately, Eight Million, six hundred and eighty seven thousand, seven hundred and seventy six dollars, ($8,687,776.00), as of March 1 st, 1993., according to the Director of Finance, Mr. Lyman Christofer. In last nights action before the City Council, May 11, current, the City Council appropriated monies for an agreement with, ESRI, Inc., for a GIS System, in the amount of an initial, $283,544.36. In accordance with the query by Mayor Nader and Councilman Moore, City Manager Mr. John Goss stated that Fifty-Six Percent (56%) of the appropriation would be from the Sewer Fund and would be a directly related expense factor, attributable solely to sewer mapping. However, you are in effect taking $624,133.00, from the Sewer Fund for the Initial Funding of the GIS System, for the first year, Fiscal 1992-1993. Since you do not have first year Development Impact Fees, you are borrowing from the Special Sewer Fund 221 for non-existent DIF, thus making the total from the Sewer Fund, $1,622,103.00 and/or 67.5 Percent, and not 56 Percent, and you are back dating these appropriated funds for fiscal year 1992,from this current date. SEWER FUND TAXES AGAINST THE RESIDENTS OF CHULA VISTA, ARE UNJUSTIFIABLY HIGH, AND ARE BEING USED AS A BANK UPON WHICH TO FLOAT LOANS FOR OTHER CITY OPERATION EXPENSES. I question, Mr. Boogaard, the right of the City Council, to unduly penalize and impose tax duties, under the guise of SEWER TAXATION, on the Citizens of this Community, for the purpose of creating a BANK. 5b~.2 cont'd (3) Another Item in the GIS Agreement with ESRI, Inc., is that the bids shown, appear to be for a basic start- up kit, with the ESRI bid residing at $295,731.00, but will entail an amount for completion of $2,400,501.00. Since the City is committed to the initial costs with this company, subsequent expenditures are carte blanche for ESRI, since they at this point have control of the program, and in addition, under the agreement, they maintain ownership to the software, manuals and related documentation, and must be returned to them if the City or the Contractor (ESRI), terminate the agreement as per Article 11 of said agreement, notwithstanding the hazards to the City of Article 25. I firmly believe that the City Staff have not protected the city too well in these negotiations. We are paying a significant amount. There are some matters that need to be answered and the City Council is not disposed to permitting the Taxpayer, enough time on the floor to ask too many questions. This issue will have to be addressed. City Administration is handling close to a Hundred Million Yearly Budget, and a Taxpayer, in many instances, are gaveled down after five minutes. The Taxpayer is providing the Tax Dollars, and have very limited say so. This can't possibly be right, and must change for the betterment of this community. Section 310 of the Cities Charter gives the Citizens of this Community, the right to participate, without being restricted or gaveled down, merely because the Council does not want to listen to criticism or inquiries into it's decision making. I wish to point out to you, and I enclose an article that appeared some time back in the news media, on the very successful and innovative way, that the City of National City is employing to map their Sewer System. The Sewer Department is doing the actual work, and look at the cost, $40,000.00, plus VCR tapes. No fancy programs, complicated software, or consultants. The City of Chula Vista could simply invest in the same system, profit from the experience of National City, and reduce very significantly, the cost of the GIS program. Would the City of Chula Vista be interested, or would it be too frugal a program for our City Staff and Council? Let me touch, Mr. Boogaard, on the Voice Messaging System I mentioned earlier in this communique. Mr. Goss, City Manager, stated at that meeting, that it would be very useful for backup, in case of emergency. Entirely not so. Voice messaging is used for message forwarding and b voice mail, or to connect to a given department through a systems directory:>,. I do not believe that it would be 5: "3 successful for emergencies. Try calling the City of Pomona, and then get ready to 'forget it'. cont'd (4) My conclusions, Mr. Boogaard, on the GIS System, is that it is complicated, it encompasses many facets of operation, is very costly, and the Taxpayers of this Community were not given sufficient time to study and digest, it's contents in order to address inquiries regarding it's need, at this time of economic stagnation in this country, and this county. Passed on two successive Tuesdays, is not enough time. The City Council has taken to removing Items from the Consent Calendar, and moving those Items for discussion, to the very last, on the Council Agenda Program. THEY THUS, SUCCEED, IN DISCUSSING COUNCIL MATTERS, CITY CODE AMENDMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS, AT TWO 0' CLOCK IN THE MORNING, WHEN ALL THE TAXPAYERS ARE ASLEEP, AND THERE ARE NO PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. MR. BOOGAARD, THIS IS MALFEASANCE BEHAVIOR. THE CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT, TO USE SUREPTITIOUS MEANS, TO ACCOMPLISH IT'S ENDS, AND DEPRIVE THE PEOPLE OF REASONABLE NOTICE BEFORE THEIR PUBLIC FORUM, OF PARTICIPATING AND/OR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME DURING THE DAY OR EVENING, OF LISTENING EITHER IN PERSON OR EARLY RE-BROADCAST ON PUBLIC CHANNEL 24, ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS.IT SHOULD NOT BE DONE IN THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING, WHEN IT IS UNCOMMONLY UNREASONABLE TO DO SO, AND PASS LEGISLATION IN THE DARK OF THE NIGHT, UNNOTICED. THE PLACE FOR DISCUSSING ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR, IS BEFORE THE CONSENT CALENDAR IS ENACTED. AN ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR SHOULD TAKE PRECEDENCE, OVER THE CONSENT CALENDAR, BECAUSE THE PARLIAMENTARY ACTION IS OF THE MOMENT, AND IT SHOULD NOT BE PROPER TO ASSIGN IT AS THE LAST ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE DAY. Pulling important items from the consent calendar for late discussion, looks more like a SCAM procedure and should be invalid, as not being NOTICED, reasonably, to the people. I will ask that you address this matter for the meeting of May 18th, current. I will conclude at this time. My objection to the use of sewer funds for other than their intended purpose, may intensify through legal process. SEWER TAXATION SHOULD BE REDUCED, AND THE SURPLUS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THIS COMMUNITY. THE SEWER TAX IS TOO HIGH AND CANNOT BUT CAUSE HARDSHIP FOR MANY PEOPLE WITH LIMITED FIXED INCOMES. , Garcia, 484 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, Ca 91910 420-2535 Fax 1 (619) 427-7553 5j;,Lj RECEIVED '93 MY 18 P2:28 770 Lori Lane Chula Vista, CA 91910 February 28, 1993 CITY OF CHULA'i) \ A CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Nancy Taboada Chairperson 478 Oak Place Chula Vista, CA 91911 Dear Mrs Taboada: Under the present circumstances, I must resign my position as a member of the International Friendship Commission as of May 1, 1993. This June I'm leaving for Greece and plan to stay there the entire summer. Hopefully, in September I will be attending a four year university out of San Diego. Therefore, I will not be able to volunteer for the city. Sincerely, ~~~ Maria Capetanakis Cc" o:i1' H (L/) . 'If!:- ...... It> "r' '';il'l':::'' ^' 7 / 'fi~ lid' II r;;i" COA\ltiUJNICJ1i,'fl \j~:i /~ ~/<)~) VU c '-Y00/ 2s ~,/ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT b ITEM TITLE: Item Meeting Date ~~ . 0 ORDINANCE .; >..:> ~ Amending Exhibit..!> of Ordinance Number 2546 of the City of Chula Vista ac!~\'t.l1ifornia Coastal Commission's January 15, 1993 Actions R~~ePt'ity of Chula Vista Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Nu~ lilid accepting and incorporating modifications to the Speci~~ S't-CO SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Director (" c, REVIEWED BY: City Manager ,_ I~ j, J"J (4/Sths Vote: Yes No_XJ BACKGROUND: On January 15, 1993 the California Coastal Commission adopted Local Coastal Program (LCP) Number 8 for development of the Midbayfront with modifications that were acceptable to City staff and consultants. The City Council adopted and authorized the California Coastal Commission actions on March 16, 1993 (Ordinance 2546). However, one Coastal Commission modification to the Specific PJan was not included in total in the Council's March 16 actions. Therefore, the Council is requested to approve an amendment to Ordinance 2546 incorporating the omission. RECOMME]'I,1)A TION: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance amending Ordinance 2546, that section of one modification to the Specific Plan was omitted as indicated below. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMME]'I,1)A TION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: The City's Local Coastal Program Amendment No.8, comprising the Land Use Plan and Specific Plan, was submitted to the Coastal Commission in December 1992, following City Council action authorizing the submittal. A public hearing was scheduled before the California Coastal Commission in mid-January 1993. Coastal Commission staff reviewed the City's submittal and proposed 12 modifications to the Land Use Plan and 14 corresponding modifications to the Specific Plan. The proposed amendments dealt with issues concerning the following: o o o o Height of buildings, Phasing of development, Location of the Cultural Arts Center, Development Agreement, 1--1- 7-i 1." I , Page 2, Item Meeting Date 05/11/93 ? o Permitted Land Uses, o Landscaping Requirements, o Shared Parking and Parking for the Nature Interpretive Center, Parks, and o Provision of a Habitat Restoration Management Plan and Biological Resources Management Plan (both will require LCP Amendments). Following negotiations between City and Coastal Commission staff concerning Coastal Commission staff's recommendations, agreements were reached on most of the items which were acceptable to City staff and consultants. However, Coastal Commission staff still required major reduction in height of buildings and relocation of the Cultural Arts Center to the east of Marina Parkway. At the public hearing on January IS, 1993 the California Coastal Commission approved LCP No. 8 as submitted by the City of Chula Vista including the proposed heights of buildings and location of the Cultural Arts Center west of Marina Parkway. They also approved the modifications to other items which were negotiated and acceptable to both Coastal Commission staff and City staff and consultants. The modifications to the Land Use Plan and Specific Plan as approved by the California Coastal Commission were submitted to the Agency and Council, respectively, for adoption on March 16, 1993. However, in Section 5, Environmental Management Program, a minor portion of the text was inadvertently omitted as indicated below. 5. Environmental Management Program. The following new Section "F" shall be included in the Specific Plan as follows: [Chapter VI. Environmental Management Program; F. Additional Diking, Dredging or Filling of Wetland Areas, page VI-I2l (N~WJ~X(jt:aJj9~~4l!hg~ljQWQ!~W~,) Diking, dredging or filling of wetland areas consistent with the provisions of this environmental management plan shall be limited to the specific projects incorporated into this plan for the creation of new or enhanced wetlands areas; !,#y."I{#i>t...f##4~9((j{.p#~@n"i:l(f!!~#;...i:~ijpiJ#fr~lft.J]iJjlr~$iljj4'~finii$tfi4Y, Mitigation for all disturbance of weiland areas shall be provIded attiieraiion of 4: 1 of new wetland areas created to areas disturbed. No other diking, dredging or filling of wetlands or other wet environmentally sensitive habitat areas shall be permitted without prior Coastal Commission approval through the Local Coastal Program amendment process. The section in the first sentence which is highlighted was omitted. The remainder of the section was adopted as part of Ordinance 2546 on March 16, 1993. The City Council is requested to adopt this Ordinance to amend Ordinance 2546 to include the complete sentence at the request of Coastal Commission staff. FISCAL IMPACT: The Midbayfront project as proposed will provide total development approximating $0.5 billion. This development will provide substantial property tax increments, gz 7';' 6- :z... Page 3, Item 7 Meeting Date 05/11193 sales tax, and transient occupancy tax to the City and Redevelopment Agency. The amount of revenue to be provided by this project has been estimated by Williams-Kuebelbeck and Associates, Inc., the Agency's economic consultant, at approximately $84.4 million in Net Present Value over the life of the project. This figure does not include any Agency or City financial contributions to subsidize this project. In addition, the project will provide a variety of job opportunities both during construction and after completion. [CIWP51ICOUNCILlI13SICCC-MOD2.113] J-3 7.3 6-3 TInS PAGE BlANK -{>-f ? ~J - , 6-i ORDINANCE .2.>5(, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 2546 OF THE CITY OF _~~\VISTA ADOPTING CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION'~rtt1ARY 15, 1993 ACTIONS ON THE CITY OF CHULA VIST AJ-~~ COASTAL PROGRAM RESUBMIITAL NUMBER 8 AND ~Pffi.lG AND INCORPORATING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SPEC~'1>LAN WHEREAS, the City staff and consultants prepared Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8, comprising the Land Use Plan and Specific Plan, for submittal to the City Council of the City of Chula Vista ("Council") and California Coastal Commission for consideration; and WHEREAS, the Council adopted Ordinance Number 2532 on October 27, 1993 Adopting, on Conditions, the Bayfront Specific Plan, recertifying the Final Environmental Impact Report on the Midbayfront Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8 Amendment and Addendum thereto, Re-adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Specific PJan; and WHEREAS, the J;,ocal Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8 was subsequently submitted to the California Coastal Commission ("Coastal Commission") for review, public hearing, and action; and WHEREAS, on January 15, 1993 the Coastal Commission reviewed Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8, held the public hearing, and approved Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8 with minor modifications thereto, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 1993 the Council adopted Ordinance 2546 amending Ordinance 2532 by adopting California Coastal Commission's January 15, 1993 actions on Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8 and accepted and incorporated modifications to the Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there was an omission to the Coastal Commission Modification #5, Environmental Management Program, (Exhibit A to Ordinance 2546) which added Section "F" to Chapter VI of the Specific Plan which can be corrected by a minor modification to Ordinance 2546; and WHEREAS, acceptance of minor modifications does not create the potential for significant environmental impacts, and a California Environmental Quality Act exemption will be filed upon the City's acceptance of modifications. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA does hereby ordain that City of Chula Vista Ordinance Number 2546 is hereby - .- G- t"" ORDINANCE 2XXX Page 2 amended by incorporating into the Bayfront Specific Plan thereby adopted the proposed modifications to Exhibit A thereto as described in Attachment 1 hereto, as through fully incorporated herein. Submitted by Approved by Chris Salomone Community Development Director Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney C,IWP51ICOUNCILIRESOSICCC-MOD2.0RD] - . ~-b ORDINANCE 2XXX Page 3 Attachment 1 Amendment to Attachment A of Ordinance 2546 of the City of Chula Vista Adopting California Coastal Commission's January 15, 1993 Actions on the City of Chula Vista's Local Coastal Program Resubmittal Number 8 and Accepting and Incorporating Modifications to the Specific Plan TEXT 5. Environmental Management Program. The following new Section "F" shall be included, as follows: [Chapter VI. Environmental Management Program: F. Additional Diking. Dredging or Fillinl1 of Wetland Areas. pal1e VI-12] Diking, dredging or filling of wetland areas consistent with the provisions of this environmental management plan shall be limited to the specific projects incorporated into this plan for the creation of new or enhanced wetfands areas, fffy11Ji'ipi;l#~it!##!dlRy~!!~'l4~i!!iif~irfflqi;liiVf rneasuresaruJ nature study. Mitigation for all disturbance of wetland areas shall be provided at the ration of 4: I of new wetland areas created to ares disturbed. No other diking, dredging or filling of wetlands or other wet environmentally sensitive habitat areas shall be permitted without prior Coastal Commission approval through the Local Coastal Program amendment process. the text contained thU$, In Halics, was erroneously omitted by City staff in transcribing Coastal Commission actions of January 15, 1993 and is required to be included in Ordinance 2546. ~ ? 7 - / (;-7 TInS PAGE BU\NK ..e~ () 7-8'" 6-8 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item Meeting Date OS/25/93 7 ITEM TITLE: Resolution: /7//7 Joining with Other County Agencies in Opposing the Reduction in Property Tax Revenues for City and County Governments and Urging the State Legislature to Seek Alternative Methods of Funding Assistant City Manager~l /'"Z City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes___No~) SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: At a "Local Government Revolt" meeting held on May 19, 1993 to develop a unified strategy in the County to defeat the State's proposal to shift property tax revenues, over 60 public agencies (includin9 cities, the County, school districts and special districts) agreed to approve a Declaration of Unity, which has been incorporated into the resolution before you. This resolution may meet the need of taking the position suggested by S.E.I.U. at the May 18, 1993 City Council meeting. RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: N.A. DISCUSSION: At the May 18, 1993 City Council meeting, Council was requested by the S.E.l.U. Service Council to approve a resolution opposing a State budget proposal to shift $2.6 billion of property tax revenue away from local governments. Staff was directed to reword the proposed resolution to clearly state the City's intent that opposition to revenue shift would not be adverse to schools receiving their much-needed funding as well. On May 19, 1993, the County of San Diego, led by Supervisor Diane Jacob, coordinated a countywide effort to unite County governmental agencies in opposition to the tax shift. Distributed for adoption by governing boards was a "Declaration of Unity" expressing much of the same sentiments as intended in the S.E.I.U. proposal, which has been incorporated into the attached resolution. FISCAL IMPACT: N.A. envconf 7- / / 7-t. RESOLUTION NO. 17/ J 7 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA JOINING WITH OTHER COUNTY AGENCIES OPPOSING THE REDUCTION IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES FOR CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AND URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF FUNDING WHEREAS, San Diego County is the second most populous county in the State of California; and WHEREAS, within the San Diego County region there are 18 cities, 46 school districts and 122 independent special districts who provide services to over 2.5 million people; and WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has, since 1978, continually enacted laws that require the expenditure of funds by local governments, but has not provided adequate revenues to fully off-set the cost of these additional mandates; and WHEREAS, the State of California in 1992 "ripped-off" $1.3 billion, depriving local government of the money needed to provide services to protect the public safety, health and welfare of the citizens of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the confiscatory shift of property taxes from counties, cities and special districts in 1992 was no more than a ploy for the State of California to shirk its constitutional responsibilities for the adequate financing of public education, placing the burden on the backs of counties, cities and special districts; and WHEREAS, the State's proposed budget for the 1993-94 fiscal year proposes to confiscate an additional $2.6 billion in funds which now go to local government; and WHEREAS, this $2.6 billion property tax shift represents $34 million of local property taxes to the County of San Diego, $38 million to the 18 cities in San Diego County and $18 million to the special districts in San Diego County, which have historically been used to provide law enforcement and other essential local services; and WHEREAS, such an unfair taking of property taxes would result in a substantial loss of control over the types and levels of services which can be provided to San Diego County taxpayers; and 1 /,3 WHEREAS, it is important to keep local revenues at the local level to fund these local services; and WHEREAS, local governments cannot have revenue stolen from them without devastating and unacceptable reductions in police and sheriff's protection, jails, courts, fire protection, paramedic services, libraries, health care and essential services to the families and children in our communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula vista that cities, schools, special districts and the county join together in a Declaration of unity for the purpose of reversing the tide of the erosion of local public services and authority of locally elected representatives to govern their jurisdictions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula vista that cities, schools, special districts and the County of San Diego oppose the shift of $2.6 billion in property taxes proposed for fiscal year 1993-94, the shifting of any local tax resources to other agencies, and the shifting of program responsibilities from the State to local government. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City council that cities, schools, special districts and the County call upon the Governor and the Legislature of the State of California to immediately establish fundamental reform to include the following principles: Mandate Relief: Grant local authority to eliminate State mandates identified by the local jurisdictions as "low or no" priority and grant local authority to determine the "level of service" for mandates without adequate funding. Such authority could be granted if a finding is made by a local agency that a fiscal emergency exists and to protect the public safety, health and welfare of its people, this authority it necessary. Realiqnment of Functions and Revenues: Realign functions between state, county and city governments to assure that services are provided at the most logical and economical level of government and realign revenue sources so that the levels of government providing the services receive an adequate level of funding. Stabilization of Revenue Sources: Stabilize revenue sources for cities, counties, schools and special districts by identifying and ultimately locking into the State Constitution a guaranteed stable and predictable source of revenue. Equitable Distribution of Revenues: Distribute revenues in a fair and equitable manner within each local government jurisdiction. 2 ?-'f Home Rule - Flexibilitv in service Deliverv: Establish the ability of locally elected Boards of Supervisors, City councils, special District Boards of Directors and School Boards to institute home rule charters that establish flexibility for the agency to carry out its service delivery based on outcome-based measures. Presented by Bruce M. Boog city Attorne John D. Goss city Manager (F:\Home\Attomey\Proptaxl.Rev) 3 7..5 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM ut MEETING DATE May 25. 1993 SUBMITTED BY: ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION 17/';1, Approving the Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Policy DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL(~ r CITY MANAGER..JC1 Dta ~l (4/5th Vote: Yes__ NO~) REVIEWED BY: The City Council directed staff to develop a pol icy to allow employees to voluntarily reduce their work week with a corresponding reduction in pay. The attached policy accomplishes that and has been approved during a formal meet-and- confer process by CVEA, POA, and WCE; and an informal process with Executive Managers, Middle Managers, and Unrepresented Employees. IAFF elected to deal with the Voluntary Time Off Policy during negotiations for FY93/94 and therefore are not included in the policy at this time. RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the Resolution approving the Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Policy for the aforementioned groups. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A DISCUSSION: At Council's direction, and with the support of several bargaining units, staff began exploring the possibility of implementing a Voluntary Time Off Policy with corresponding reduction in pay and no reduction in benefits. Accordingly, the attached policy was developed for permanent and permanent part-time employees, allowing them the option of taking the equivalent of up to one day off per pay period without pay, for any reason, subject to approval of their department head. As mentioned, credit toward sick leave, vacation, and retirement will not be affected nor will VTO detract from service for step advancement, completion of probation, and seniority for purposes of layoff. However VTO shall not apply toward accumulated hours for overtime. The primary advantage of this policy for employees is that they now have an addi t i ona 1 form of 1 eave to take for any personal reason. From the City's perspective, the policy will be easy to administer because VTO leave will be handled in the same manner as vacation in that it will require prior notice to the department, and take into consideration scheduling and staffing issues. Most i nportant ly, the City wi 11 real i ze salary savi ngs when an employee is not working. It is difficult to predict the amount of financial savings to the City ~/I until we have some experience with the program; however, the City and County of San Diego have both experienced substantial savings as their Voluntary Time Off programs progress. (The City of San Diego saved approximately $1 million from 9/92 to 4/93; the County, approximately $4.8 million in a 1 year period; the City of Escondido has just instituted a VTO program). Initial indications are that employees in non-safety positions will take advantage of this policy, however, employees in safety positions (because of staffing and overtime issues) probably wi 11 not. Nonetheless, POA has signed the pol icy in hopes that some of its represented employees will be able to take advantage. As mentioned above, IAFF has declined to sign the policy at this time, stating that they wanted to deal with it in the same manner that they are dealing with other issues-at the bargaining table. We are hopeful that they will eventually sign the policy and thereby make it applicable to all City employees. FISCAL IMPACT: It is expected that the City will recognize financial savings from the Voluntary Time Off Policy. However, until we have some experience it is impossible to predict that amount. WP:Al13~VTO ~.,. .2.. COUNCIL POllCY CITY OF CHULA VISfA SUBJEcr: VOLUNTARY TIME OFF (VTO) POIJCY POllCY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. XXXXX 600-01 OS/25/93 1 OF 1 I DATED: OS/25/93 DEFINITION Employees in permanent and permanent part-time positions may elect to take up to the equivalent of 1 work day off per pay period without pay for personal reasons, subject to staffing needs, * and with the orior approval of their Department Head. FSLA - Covered employees may take VTO in increments of 1 hour, and FLSA - Exempt employees (Executives and Middle Managers) must take VTO in full day increments. Credit toward sick leave, vacation and retirement will not be affected. VTO shall apply toward time in service for step advancement, completion of probation and seniority for purposes of layoff. VTO shall not apply toward accumulated hours for overtime. VTO shall be granted without requiring employees to first use accumulated vacation, sick leave and compensatory time off. The City retains the right to revoke or modify this policy and any VTO granted hereunder at anytime. * Employees who normally work an 8 hour workday may take a maximum of 8 hours; 9 hours for a 9 hour regular workday and 10 hours for a 10 hour workday, Fire Suppression personnel may take up to 24 hours in a 24 day duty cycle. Sue Brown C.V.E.A. Billy Cox P.O.A. Eugenia Franco W.C.E. Don Schofield IAF.F. ~'3 CITY OF CHULA VISTA VOLUNTARY TIME OFF (VTO) POLICY Employees in permanent and permanent part-time positions may elect to take up to the equivalent of 1 work day off per pay period without pay for personal reasons, subject to staffing needs,* and with the prior approval of their Department Head. VTO may be taken in increments of 1 hour. Credit toward sick leave, vacation and retirement will not be affected. VTO shall apply toward time in service for step advancement, completion of probation and seniority for purposes of layoff. VTO shall not apply toward accumulated hours for overtime. VTO shall be granted without requiring employees to first use accumulated vacation, sick leave and compensatory time off. The City retains the right to revoke or modify this policy and any VTO granted hereunder at anytime. * Employees who normally work an 8 hour workday may take a maximum of 8 hours; 9 hours for a 9 hour regular workday and 10 hours for a 10 hour workday, Fire Suppression personnel may take up to 24 hours in a 24 day duty cycle. /" /:j;t>-UrJt - /" ~. /. /., . / /-/ .< '-4--'.., (A--;tfCi-'/.h~ <> ! Eugenia Franco W.C.E. )tl( Sue Brown C.V.E.A. 8"'/ RESOLUTION NO. /7/0<(, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY TIME OFF (VTO) POLICY WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to develop a policy to allow employees to voluntarily reduce their work week with a corresponding reduction in pay; and WHEREAS, the attached policy accomplishes that and has been approved during a formal meet-and-confer process by CVEA, FOA, and WCE; and an informal process with Executive Managers, Middle Managers, and Unrepresented Employees; and WHEREAS, IAFF elected to deal with the Voluntary Time Off Policy during negotiations for FY93/94 and therefore are not included in the policy at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city Council of the city of Chula vista does hereby adopt the Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Policy for the aforementioned groups, as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by refere e as if set forth in full. candy Boshell, Director of Personnel ~ty Attorney Presented by F; \home\attomey\vto.pol r ~~ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item Meeting Date 5/25/93 9 ITEM TITLE: a. Resolution / ? 1;< 7 Approving the Engineer's reports for the FY 1993-94 spread of assessrnents for City Open Space Maintenance Districts 1-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26, Bay Boulevard and Town Centre, declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments and setting July 13 and 20, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. as the dates and time for the public hearings Resolution /7/:J.. r Approving the Engineer's report for the FY 1993-94 spread of assessments for City Open Space Maintenance District No. 10, declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments and setting July 13 and 20, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. as the dates and time for the public hearings Director of Public Works ~ rl Director of Parks and Recreati~ City Manager,j~ Y-><6 ~~\ (4/5ths Vote: Yes_No..xJ b. SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: On March 2, 1993, City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 17028 and 17029 directing the City Engineer to prepare and file reports of assessments for all existing City Open Space Maintenance Districts. These reports have been prepared and the above resolution approves them and sets the dates for public hearings to consider the spreading of assessments. RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt !he resolutions approving the Reports, direct the City Clerk to publish the Resolutions of Intention pursuant to Government Code 6063 and set the dates of the public hearings for July 13 and 20, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: NoI applicable. DISCUSSION: Background Pursuant to Article 4, Chapter I, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, also known as "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" and the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, the City Engineer has prepared and filed the annual reports for all existing Open Space Maintenance Districts in the City. These reports were prepared by the City Engineer or under his direction and are presented to Council for approval in order to proceed with the public hearings set for July 13 and 20, in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The reports cover the following districts: 9-/ Page 2, Item Meeting Date 5/25/93 9 1. Open Space District Nos. I through 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 24, and 26 2. Rancho del Rey Open Space District No. 20 3. Bay Boulevard and Town Centre I Landscaping Districts. The Parks and Recreation Department conducted an informal meeting for all property owners within each district in April and the Public Works Department will conduct informal meetings in June. At the April meeting, staff explained the proposed budget. A summary of the June meetings will be provided in the Council Report associated with the July public hearings. Assessrnents The proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 1993-94 are as follows: TABLE 1 ...... 'I ri $42.56 $87.28 105% $69,433 28.92 32.44 ., 12% 8,077 331.10 327.94 <') -1% 41,648 183.64 197.08 <') 7% 41,387 226.58 224.22 <') -1% 27,354 128.00 128.00 <'I 0 20,736 72.12 87.60 <'I 21% 9,110 408.00 430.94 <'I 6% 47,403 93.62 92.88 '" -1% 35,667 83.46 25.96 " -70% 16,366 75.18 120.00 59% 158,524 323.20 319.94 <') -1% 279,426 220.54 234.24 <') 6% 13,352 146.36 ') 124.74 -15% 5,738 282.48 303.34 \'1 7% 117,562 246.28 203.72 -17% 438,812 680.26 486.00 <') -29% 19.440 N/A 359.00 I"~ N/A 6,821 1,031.60 '" 1,000.80 "^'. -3% 10,008 40.94 '" 43.58 \'^" 6% 43,579 (1)Per benefit unit (2)Reserve is at 10% (3) Assessments are based on preliminary budgets (4)Reserve exceeds 50% 9-~ Page 3, Item Meeting Date 5/25/93 9 Open Space Districts 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 17, 20 (SPA I residential), 24 and Bay Boulevard assessments are decreasing from last year. This is due to one or more of the following: 1. There were minor budget decreases mostly because of adjustments to staff services. 2. There were unanticipated savings experienced during May and June of 1991 due to water allocation programs in response to the drought. Consequently, the FY 91/92 assessments did not reflect the savings. However, a portion of these savings were reflected in FY 92/93 assessments and a portion are also reflected in the FY 93/94 assessments. Not all savings were passed on to the property owners in a single year's assessment in an effort to flatten peaks and valleys. This is consistent with Municipal Code, Section 17.07.030 which allows accrual of a reserve up to 100% of the budget. In addition to the above, Districts 10, 17, 20, and 24 had other unanticipated savings during FY 92/93 as outlined below: 1. Open Space District No. 10's assessment for FY 93/94 is substantially lower than FY 92/93 assessment. This is mostly due to assessing the property owners in previous years for new maintenance associated with the Ladera Villas Subdivision and the turnover not occurring at the time anticipated. In addition, the actual cost was less than that estimated by the developer and used to determine the prior assessments. A portion of these savings are reflected in the proposed assessment. 2. Open Space District No. l7's decrease is due in part to a decrease in the budget item for City staff services (-4%) and a corresponding decrease in the reserve (-2%). The balance of the decrease is due to savings from prior fiscal years which are being used to lower the assessments. 3. Rancho Del Rey Open Space District No. 20's base assessrnent for FY 93/94 is substantially lower than FY 92/93 assessment because of assessing property owners an entire year for new maintenance associated with "Phase 5" improvements and the turnover not occurring at the time anticipated. 4. Canyon Views' (District 24) assessment is proposed at $486 per home compared to last year's assessment of $680 per home. The decrease is due to assessing the homeowners for FY 92/93 in anticipation of the slopes being ready for turnover in January of this year. However, the slopes have not been accepted yet and it is not anticipated to occur until next fiscal year. Staff recommends that only part of the savings beyond that needed for the 50% reserve requirement be used to lower the assessments for FY 93/94. The balance of the savings will be kept in the account to lower future assessments. Staff is also investigating alternatives to reduce this District's cost in response to Council direction. However, staff anticipates that any changes will not be resolved in time for this year's assessment. 9".3 Page 4, Item.l. Meeting Date 5/25/93 Open Space Districts, 1,2,4,7,8,11,15,18, and Town Center assessments are increasing this year due to the one or more of the following: I. Budgets were increased mostly because of an increase in utilities. Specifically, the water service fee has increased. 2. Savings, due to the May/June 1991 water savings, were used in part to lower the 92/93 assessments and are not being used to lower to 93/94 assessments. Districts 1 and 11 have additional increases due to new open space areas being turned over to the District for maintenance: a. District 1 includes an additional 6 acres of open space dedicated by the Woodcrest Southwestern Subdivision. b. District 11 includes an additional 4 acres of open space dedicated by the Brehm and Woodcrest Terra Nova Subdivisions. Typically, new improvement costs are added to the district at the same time the new property owners are assessed. However, in both these districts, the homes were assessed prior to turnover of the maintenance of new improvements. Effectively then, the assessments in prior years were lower than anticipated. 4. Although Open Space District No. 7' s budget is decreasing, the assessments are increasing. This is due to using prior years' savings, in part, to lower the assessments for FY 92/93. Savings are also lowering the proposed assessments for FY 93/94. Without the savings, the assessment would be $104/home instead of $87.60/home as proposed for this coming fiscal year. Both FY 92/93 and FY 93/94 assessments are less than the assessments levied during FY 90/91 and FY 91/92. Additional information is provided in the attached Engineer's Report. Notice The public hearings will be noticed pursuant to Government Code 6063 which requires that notice be published at least once a week for three weeks 10 days before the second public hearing. Also pursuant to Section 54954.6 of the Government Code, property owners subject to an increased assessment shall be notified of the two hearings by mail 45 days in advance of the second public hearing. However, staff will be notifying all property owners. FISCAL IMP ACT: The City recovers their costs from the Open Space District Assessments. DDS:OSOOl WPC F:\HOME\ENGINEER\AGENDA\883.93 9" '-I ENGINEER'S REPORT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 CITY OF CHULA VISTA for OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18,20,24,26 BAY BOULEVARD LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT AND TOWN CENTER LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT. FISCAL YEAR 1993-1994 (RENEWAL) Prepared by: Engineering Division Department of Public Works City of Chula vista ,.... 9~ ENGINEER'S REPORT OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26 BAY BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENTER (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the city Council. DATED: \vi 1'-'( Ie, , 1993 By I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed E neer's Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the day of , 1993. City Clerk, City of Chu1a vista San Diego County, California By I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the city Council of the city of Chula Vista, california, on the day of , 1993. Resolution No. City Clerk, City of Chu1a Vista, San Diego County, California By (DDS3\ENGRPT) 9;(, ENGINEER'S REPORT OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26 BAY BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENTER (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) The city Engineer, Engineer of Work for open Space Districts 1 through 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26 Bay Boulevard and Town Center, City of Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, makes this report, as directed by the city Council, Resolution 17029, dated March 2, 1993, pursuant to section 22585 of the streets and Highways Code (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972), and Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code, The improvements which are the subj ect of this report are briefly described as follows: The renovation, improvement, maintenance and furnishing of electric current for the street lights and appliances, for the landscaping renovation and maintenance, for the drainage area maintenance including silt removal. This report consists of six parts, as follows: . PART A--Plans and specifications for the improvements are filed with the City Clerk. Although separately bound, the plans and specifications are a part of this report and are included in it by reference. . PART B--An estimate of the cost of improvement and net assessment. . PART C--An Assessment of the estimated cost of the improvement on each benefitted parcel of land within the assessment districts. . PART D--A statement of the method by which the undersigned has determined the amount proposed to be assessed against each parcel. . PART E--A list of names and addresses of the owners of real property within these assessment districts, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes, or as known to the Clerk. The list is keyed to Exhibit C by assessment number. . PART F--A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property within these assessment districts. 9--7 PART A Plans and specifications for the improvement of Open Space Districts 1 through 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26 Bay Boulevard and Town Center, have been filed separately with the street Superintendent of the legislative body and are incorporated in this Report by reference. Plans and specifications for the improvement are numbered 82-1 to 82-7 dated July 2, 1982 for Bay Boulevard Landscaping District and 78-254 to 306 dated December 8, 1978 for Town Center 1 Landscaping District. 9;~ om SPACK DISTRII;! BUDGKT 5 May 1993 PART B--KSTIMATK or COST AID MET ASSKSSMKMT PART B --ISTlMATI or COST AiD liT ASSKSSMIIT om SPACK om SPACI OPEN SPACI om SPACK OPKI SPACK om SPACK om SPACK OPKM SPACK OPKN SPACK om SPACK om SPACK DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DlSTRJcr NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 14 iAlntract Services $26,620.00 $6,650.00 $27,490.00 $29,090.00 $20,820.00 $12,810.00 $4,740.00 $31,510.00 $21,080.00 $78,510.00 $190,620.00 Utilities 13,420.00 1,730.00 10,580.00 12,140.00 6,820.00 4,990.00 3,580.00 9,510.00 18,520.00 17,660.00 69,240.00 Materials to .ain bldgs,struct. 600.00 380.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 780.00 360.00 350.00 1,500.00 2,550.00 4,000.00 Servics to .ain bldg,struct,grds 280.00 40.00 400.00 600.00 120.00 120.00 200.00 320.00 320.00 360.00 1,240.00 Landscape Supplies 760.00 340.00 210.00 1,100.00 950.00 310.00 230.00 420.00 1,010.00 310.00 3,180.00 City Staff Services 6,900.00 1,740.00 5,170.00 5,660.00 4,040.00 2,850.00 1,730.00 5,470.00 5,670.00 14,610.00 31,100.00 Backflo. Certification 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Trash Collection. Disposal 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,400.00 0.00 0.00 Professional Services Supple.entals 13,020.00 0.00 23,350.00 Other cOllodities Advertising ~ \ KSTlMATiD MAINTKJANCK COST $61,600.00 $10,880.00 $44,650.00 $49,390.00 $33,550.00 $21,860.00 $10,840.00 $47,580.00 $49,500.00 $137.350.00 $299,380.00 "-S:l Reserve Requirmnt 30,800.00 6,528.00 25,450.50 34,573.00 23,485.00 15,302.00 8,672.00 28,548.00 33,660.00 59,335.20 209,566.00 Additional reserve 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Less rund Balance 22,967.00 9,331.00 28,453.00 42,576.00 29,680.00 16,429.00 10,403.00 28,726.00 47,497.00 38.232.00 229,529.00 MET ASSKSSMiM'! $69,433.00 $8,077.00 $41,647.50 $41,387.00 $27,355.00 $20,733.00 $9,109.00 $47,402.00 $35,663.00 $158,453.20 $279,417.00 Reserve Percent IT 93/94 501 601 571 101 701 701 801 601 681 431 701 KDU'S 795.52 249 127 210 122 162 104 110 384 1321.03 873.36 AssessleDt/KDU IT 93/94 $87.28 $32.44 $321.94 $197.08 $224.22 $128.00 $87.60 $430.94 $92.88 $120.00 $319.94 Aesesmnt/KDU IT 92/93 $42.56 $28.92 $33\.10 $183.64 $226.58 $128.00 $72.12 $408.00 $93.61 $15.18 $323.20 Percent change fro. 92/93 1051 121 -11 71 -11 01 211 61 -11 601 -11 Budget/KDU IT 93/94 $71.43 $43.69 $351.57 $235.19 $275.00 $134.94 $104.23 $432.55 $128.91 $103.91 $342.79 Budget/KDU IT 92/93 $55.61 $42.53 $339.06 $221.19 $271.23 $134.38 $109.81 $421.82 $134.14 $82.94 1338.16 om SPACK DISTRIC'l BUDGIT 5 ~ay 1993 PART Bu !STI~AT! or CDST AID KIT ASS!SS~!NT om SPACK om SPACK OP!N SPACK OP!N SPACK om SPACK OP!N SPACK OP!N SPACK om SPACK DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO. 15 17 18 20 24 26 Bay Blvd To.. Center Contract Services $7,820.00 $2,250.00 $73,500.00 $158,220.00 14270 2820 $10,000.00 Utilities 3,490.00 31,670.00 132,560.00 7,160.00 1,560.00 3,130.00 6,200.00 ~aterials to lain bldgs,struct. 240.00 100.00 1,200.00 10,000.00 830.00 230.00 Service to lain bldg,struct,grds 120.00 0.00 160.00 40.00 120.00 Landscape Supplies 200.00 550.00 990.00 9,550.00 400.00 70.00 850.00 1,100.00 City Staff Services 2,050.00 2,430.00 12,870.00 71,810.00 3,320.00 1,260.00 8,400.00 32,080.00 BackfloR Certification 0.00 0.00 Trasb Collection & Disposal 560.00 280.00 280.00 480.00 Professional Services 0.00 120.00 Supplelentals 246,840.00 Otber cOllodities 1,250.00 ~ Advertising 180.00 180.00 \ !STIIlATID IlAINTlNARC! COST $13,920.00 $5,890.00 $120,230.00 $629,010.00 $26,120.00 $6,030.00 $13,390.00 $50,930.00 "- ~ Reserve Reguirelent 7,656.00 3,828.50 60,\15.00 304,809.00 21,136.00 603.00 13,390.00 35,651.00 Additional reserve 2,507.00 0.00 330,408.00 0.00 187.00 0.00 Less rund 8alance 8,225.00 6,488.00 62,783.00 825,415.00 28,210.00 0.00 16,772.00 43,002.00 NIT ASSISS~!NT $13,351.00 $5,737.50 $1I7,562.00 $138,812.00 $19,346.00 $6,820.00 $10.008.00 $13,579.00 Reserve Percent 11 93/94 551 651 501 na 801 101 1001 701 !OU'S 57 46 387.55 na 40 19 10 1000 Assesslent/!DU rT 93/91 $231.23 $121.71 $303.31 1203.72 $483.65 $359.00 $1,000.80 $13.58 Assesslent/!DU 11 92/93 1220.51 1146.36 $282.18 $246.28 1680.26 na 11,031.60 $40.91 Percent change f roI 92/93 61 -151 71 -17% -291 na -31 61 Budget/IDU 11 93/91 $211.21 $128.04 $310.23 na $660.50 $317 .37 $1,339.00 $50.93 PART B: RANCHO DEL REY OSD 20 FY 1993/94 FY 93/94 JULY '93 93/94 BUDGET AMORT GRDSS lESS NET FY 93/94 FY 92/93 IN BUDGET RESERVE CDSTS REn SAVINGS REVENUE ASSM'T/EOU ASSM'T/EDU RESERVE lONE 1 O.silting Basin 0 0 33B47 33B47 2756 31091 3B.OB 24.84 101541 IDNE 2 Ric. Canyon 10610 5305 1101 17015 635 163BO 4.20 1.20 23403 IDNE 3 East H Str..t 12BI5 640B 0 19223 12751 6472 1.04 1.29 0 Ion. 4 Elploy..nt Park 52036 2601B 4002 B2056 54453 27603 11.10 14.6B 12006 IDNE 5 SPA 1 N/O H 529310 264655 3B627 B32591 5019B9 330602 IB5.94 235.60 0 ~ lONE 6 SPA II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 12030 lONE 7 SPA I II 24240 2424 0 26664 0 26664 IB.9B 0.00 0 \ IOIAl 629010 304B09 77577 1011396 5725B5 43BB12 I4B9BO "- --- PART C -- ASSESSMENT ROLL Assessment Roll is on file in the office of the City Engineer. PART D -- METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT The manner in which the City Engineer has apportioned the annual assessment to each parcel in the open space Districts is consistent with the method of spread initially established by the Assessment Engineer. Assessment Engineer for Bay Boulevard and Town Center Districts was Patrick N. Rosetti. Assessment Engineer for Open Space District No. 20 was Willdan Associates. PART E -- PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST The property owner's list is made a part of this report by reference and is filed in the Office of the City Treasurer. PART F--ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM (Attached) 'I -Ie:< . -2 ... I.' OSD JNf~Y CL.UB "I (pr;"'o Ifl "' ....v.. ..". IT ! ~P1"M',- , P4JU(. . t "'111I0.' " ., . IH'''OHU' ." "A'" ----"{~:,--: i - - - - - ~,~ ' I ~~-9 : . -----....-, ~~__.._J______________ ill rr- I II , I I 1----- t ..1 II r - / ) I l// i ' ----...-----,. 1 c, Ty ,.-----. . CiT~ - /- I I ~-___J I i / " -- i?(, ?'Jt( OSD 2,7 . \ ., .J....., ./?i ,. o' -; , '-. L .< .,. ~ I \u \i.', ;, ~:.t~J': ~' ~i~~\.,,,,: ~\'.: \I\,\~,-~- -'. OJ. . ''').''~~''' "> ~ ~." 5;,: >'~~, -~n:' " ~- ~4 ......~ 05D OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. VI OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PESCRIPTlON PORTJaNS tV QUMTCN SECTJOII 94 AN/) (J{JAJlTEJ/ SErTkJN 114 OF IUNrHQ IJr( J.A NAeJIJN '" TNE ~ITY or CNIJlA VI$TA. C()(JNTY or S4N lJIE6(). STATE or CAUI"(JNNU. 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II II' il II "r;" 11. - ~\ ENGINEER'S REPORT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 CITY OF CHULA VISTA for OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 10 FISCAL YEAR 1993-1994 (RENEWAL) Prepared by: Engineering Division Department of Public Works City of Chula Vista 9-;;'/ ENGINEER'S REPORT OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 10 (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) The City Engineer, Engineer of Work for Open Space District 10, City of Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, makes this report, as directed by the City Council, Resolution 17028, dated March 2, 1993, pursuant to section 22585 of the Streets and Highways Code (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972), and Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. The improvements which are the subj ect of this report are briefly described as follows: The renovation, improvement, maintenance and furnishing of electric current for the street lights and appliances, for the landscaping renovation and maintenance, for the drainage area maintenance including silt removal. This report consists of six parts, as follows: . PART A--Plans and specifications for the improvements are filed with the City Clerk. Although separately bound, the plans and specifications are a part of this report and are included in it by reference. . PART B--An estimate of the cost of improvement and net assessment. . PART C--An Assessment of the on each benefitted parcel district. estimated cost of the improvement of land within the assessment . PART D--A statement of the method by which the undersigned has determined the amount proposed to be assessed against each parcel. . PART E--A list of names and addresses of the owners of real property within this assessment district, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll for taxes, or as known to the Clerk. The list is keyed to Exhibit C by assessment number. . PART F--A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property within this assessment district. 9 - tl-d-- ENGINEER'S REPORT OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 10 (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972) The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the city council. DATED: ~\ 1\" \ C' , 1993 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed E gineer's Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the day of , 1993. B City Clerk, City of Chula vista San Diego County, California By I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer'S Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, california, on the day of , 1993. Resolution No. City Clerk, City of Chula Vista, San Diego County, California By (DDS3\ENGRPT1) 9 -.,23 PART A Plans and specifications for the improvement of Open Space District 10, has been filed separately with the street Superintendent of the legislative body and are incorporated in this Report by reference. 9- .20/ OPIN SPACI DISTRIC'! BUDeIT 5 May 1993 PART B--ISTlKATI 01 COST lJD liT ASSISSMII1 om SPACI DI5TRIC'! 10. 10 Contract Services Utilities Materials tn lain bldgs,struct. Service to lain bldg,struct,grds Landscape Supplies City Staff Services Backflo. Certification Trasb Collection & Disposal Professiooal Services Supplmntals Otber cOllodities Advertising $32,820.00 13,180.00 0.00 200.00 740.00 6,020.00 0.00 ISTlKATID KAIITIIANCI COST $52,960.00 Reserve Requirelent 52,960.00 Additional reserve 0.00 Less fund Balance 89,554.00 lIT ASSISSMlNT $16,366.00 Reserve Percent fY 93/94 100% IDU'S 630.37 Assesslent/IDU fY 93/94 $25.96 Assesslent/IDU fY 92/93 $83.46 Percent cbange frol 92/93 -69% Budget/IDU IT 93/94 $84.01 Budget/IDU IT 92/93 $134. 74 9'>> PART C -- ASSESSMENT ROLL Assessment Roll is on file in the Office of the City Engineer. PART D -- METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT The manner in which the City Engineer has apportioned the annual assessment to each parcel in the Open Space District is consistent with the method of spread initially established by the Assessment Engineer. PART E -- PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST The property owner's list is made a part of this report by reference and is filed in the Office of the City Treasurer. PART F--ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM (Attached) 9":;;' RESOLUTION NO. 17/~7 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE FY 1993-94 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 1-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26, BAY BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENTRE, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JULY 13 AND 20, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 1, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, also known as "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" and Chula vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.07, the City Engineer prepared and filed the annual reports for all existing Open space Maintenance Districts in the city; and WHEREAS, these reports were prepared by the City Engineer or under his direction and are presented to Council for approval in order to proceed with public hearings set for July 13 and 20, 1993, in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972". The reports cover the following districts: 1. Open Space District Nos. 1-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 24, and 26 2. Rancho del Rey Open Space District No. 20 3. Bay Boulevard and Town Centre I Landscaping Districts WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department conducted an informal meeting for all property owners within each district in April at which time staff explained the proposed budget; and WHEREAS, the Public Works informal meetings on June 19 and 21 explain the proposed assessments; and Department will conduct at which time staff will WHEREAS, the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 1993-94 are as follows: FY 92-93 FY 93-94 % Increase or FY 93-94 OSD Assessment/EDU Assessment/EDU" Decrease Revenue 1 $42.56 $87.28 105% $69,433 2 28.92 32.44 12% 8,077 3 331.10 327.94 -1% 41,648 4 183.64 197.08 7% 41,387 5 226.58 224.22 -1% 27,354 6 128.00 128.00 0 20,736 7 72.12 87.60 21% 9,110 8 408.00 430.94 6% 47,403 9 93.62 92.88 -1% 35,667 1 9t1'1 11 75.18 120.00 59% 158,524 14 323.20 319.94 -1% 279,426 15 220.54 234.24 6% 13,352 17 146.36'" 124.74 -15% 5,738 18 282.48 303.34 7% 117,562 20 246.28 203.72 -17% 438,812 24 680.26 486.00 -29% 19,440 26 N/A 359.00'" N/A 6,821 Bay Blvd. 1031.60(1) 1000.80'1) -3% 10,008 Town Centre 40.94(1) 43.58(1) 6% 43,579 (I)Per benefit unit (2)Reserve is at 10% (3) Assessments are based on preliminary budgets WHEREAS, included in the assessments for Rancho del Rey Open space District No. 20 are annualized costs which amount to $77,577, and $252,831 from previous years which are amortized over 30 or less years and maintenance costs for additional improvements associated with Telegraph Canyon Road; and WHEREAS, included in the assessments for Open Space District No. 1 are maintenance costs for additional improvements associated with Woodcrest Southwestern Subdivision; and WHEREAS, included in the assessment for Open Space District No. 11 are maintenance costs for additional improvements associated with Brehm and Woodcrest Terra Nova Subdivisions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council of the city of Chula vista does hereby approve the Engineer's reports for the FY 1993-94 spread of assessments for City Open Space Maintenance Districts 1-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, and 6, Bay Boulevard and Town Centre, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city Clerk, and declare its intention to levy and collect assessments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby set July 13 and 20, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula vista, California as the dates and times for the public hearings on said assessments. Presented by city Cle nt tOtGove APpr' t f ' , r ;lBr~e M. Boogaard, is hereby nment Code BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the directed to publish said assessments pursu Section 6063. by John P. Lippitt, Director of Public Works Attorne 2 Q/l'r2 RESOLUTION NO. 17/,,2~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FY 1993-94 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JULY 13 AND 20, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 1, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, also known as "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" and Chu1a vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.07, the city Engineer has prepared nd filed the annual reports for all existing open Space Maintenance Districts in the city; and WHEREAS, these reports were prepared by the City Engineer or under his direction and are presented to Council for approval in order to proceed with the public hearings set for July 13 and 20, 1993, in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The report covers Open Space District No. 10; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department conduced an informal meeting for all property owners within this district in April at which time staff explained the proposed budget; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department will conduct an informal meeting on June 19, 1993 at which time staff will explain the proposed assessment; and WHEREAS, the proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 1993-94 is as follows: FY 92-93 FY 93-94 %Increase OSD Assessment/EDU Assessment/EDU IDecrease 10 83.46 25.96 -70% NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chu1a vista does hereby approve the Engineer'S report to declare its intention to levy and collect assessments for the FY 1993-94 for the spread of assessments for City open Space Maintenance District 10, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city Council does hereby set July 13 and 20, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1 98,} city of Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California as the dates and times for the public hearings on said assessment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish said assessment pursuant to Government Code section 6063. John P. Lippitt, Director of Public Works ?Bruce M. bY'y Presented by Boogaard, C:\rs\OSlOeng.rep 2 '1 g..-~ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item /0 Meeting Date 5/25/93 ITEM TITLE: Report on Proposed Special Rule Related to Listing of California Gnatcatcher as a Threatened Species by the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service SUBMITTED BY: Director of Plannin~ c~~ REVIEWED BY: City Manager-J~ ~~~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes___No-X-) On March 25, 1993, the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that the California Gnatcatcher had been listed as a threatened species pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act. On March 30, 1993, the USFWS published a proposed special rule which would allow regulation of incidental take of gnatcatcher habitat as well as long-term habitat management planning to occur through the State's Natural Community Conservation Program (NCCP). The proposed special rule was released for a 60-day public review period which ends on June 1, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City take a position in opposition to any changes to the special rule which would mandate the use of the Clean Water Program Multiple Species Conservation Plan or other subregional planning programs other than the NCCP as a basis for compliance with the special rule. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: As noted above, and previously reported to the City Council, the listing of the California Gnatcatcher was accompanied by issuance of a proposed special rule which would allow local jurisdictions and propertyowners to develop local multi-species conservation plans through the State's NCCP program (see attachment 1). In addition, local jurisdictions which are participating in the NCCP program would be allowed to issue incidental take permits for coastal sage scrub habitat, subject to meeting State conservation guidelines. This approach has been viewed as being preferable to the Federal permitting process that would normally accompany the listing of a threatened or endangered species, by allowing some local and regional flexibility in the planning and regulatory process. City staff has been working with Federal and State agencies, as well as other local jurisdictions, to evaluate the proposed special rule. One regional technical advisory committee in which City /&'1 Page 2, Item Meeting Date 5/25/93 1& staff has participated, the SANDAG Regional Conservation Coordination Committee, has drafted proposed amendments to the special rule which specifically address the relationship between the listing of the Gnatcatcher and certain subregional multiple species conservation programs which have been initiated in San Diego County. The three subregional programs which have been identified (Clean Water Program Multiple Species Conservation Program, North County Multiple Habitat Conservation Program, and County Multiple Species Wildlife Habitat and Open Space Conservation Program) are proposed to be recognized in the special rule as Ongoing Multi-species Plans (see attachment 2). The proposed language would recognize that other NCCP plans may proceed within areas covered by the proposed Ongoing Multi-species Plans "if consistent with the aMPs." City staff is concerned that this proposed language, if added to the special rule, could be interpreted to limit a local jurisdiction'S ability to proceed independently, or in conjunction with other governmental entities, to prepare an NCCP. The City of Chula Vista is located within the study area of the Clean Water Program Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), and City staff has participated on the Working Group in the development of this planning program. However, the City has also moved forward independently with the County of San Diego to submit an NCCP enrollment agreement for the South County NCCP. Until the State's NCCP conservation guidelines are completed, and City staff is able to review various policy options with the City Council for proceeding in this program, we feel it is premature for any action to be taken by the Federal government which would restrict local options for participation in the NCCP program. Therefore, staff would recommend that the City Council take a position that the special rule for California Gnatcatcher not contain any provisions which would require participation in, or consistency with, any existing subregional multi-species plan other than the NCCP. We would recommend that this position be communicated to the USFWS during the 60-day review period, and that this position also be carried forward by the City's SANDAG Board representative when this matter is considered by the Board (currently scheduled for May 28.) FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. (specrul.all) 1~"rJ.- 16758 Federal Register I Vol. 58, No. 59 I Tuesday. March 30, 1993 I Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OFTHE INTERIOR Ash and Wlldllle ServlC8 50 eFR Part 17 RIN 101 &-AB56 Endangered and Threataned Wildlife and Plant.; Proposed Special Rule To Allow Taka of the Threatened C<>estel California Onatcatcher AGEHCY: Fish and Wildlife Sarvice. Interior. ACTION: Proposed special rola. SUMMARY: The implementing regulations for threatened wildlife generally incorporate the section 9 prohibitions for endangered wildlife. except when a spedal role applies. In the case of the coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptilo coli/ornico coli/ornico), the Fish and wildlife Service (Servica) found that the prohibitions for andangered spedes were generally necessary and advisable for conservation of the species. This finding is published in this same Federal Register separate part. However. pursuant to section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), and the implementing regulations. the Sarvice proposes to define the conditions associated with certain land~use activities under which take of the coastal California gnat catcher would not be a violation of section 9. The Service se€ks comments from the public on this proposed spedel rule. OATES: Comments from all interested parties must be received by June 1. 1993. AOORESSES: Comments and materials concerning this proposal should be sent to the Field Superviser. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carlsbad Fiald Offica. 2730 Loker Avenue West. Carlsbed. California 92008. Comments and materials recei vad will be available for public inspection. by appointment. during normal business hours at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey D. Opdyde. Field Supervisor. at the address listed above (telephone 619/431-9440). SUPPLEloIEHT ARY INFORloIA noN: Background . The fineI rule to list the coastal California gnatcatcher (Poliopula cali/ornico cali/ornico) as threataned. published in this same Federal Register part. prllsents discussions describing the current range and status of the gIlatcatcher. previous Federlll actions on this species, a summary of tha comments and recommendations received in response to the Service's proposal to list the gnatcatcher. detailed descriptions of the factors affecting its continued existence, the reasons why citical habitat is not being proposed. and the conservation measures available to federally listed species. . Section 4(d) of the Act provides that whenever 8 species is listed as a threatened species. such regulations deemed necessary and advisable to provide for the conservation of the spedes may be issued. Thase reguletions may prohibit any ect prohibited for eodangered species under section 9Ia). These prohibitions, in part. make it illegal for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to take (includes harass, harm. pursue. hunt. shoot, wound: kill, tr1lp. or collect; or to attempt any of these), import or export. ship in interstata commerce in the course of commercial activity. or sell or offer for sale in interstate or foreign commarce any listad wildlife species. It is also illegal to possess. sall. deliver. carry. transport. or ship any such wildlife that has be€n taken illegally. Certain exceptions apply to agents of the Sanries and State conservation agencies. The implementing regulations for threatened wildlife 150 CFR 17.31) incorporate, for the most part. the prohibitions for endangered wildlife (50 CFR 17.21). except when a special rule applies (50 CFR 17.31(c)).ln the esse of the coastal California gnat catcher. the Service found that tha prohibitions for endangered species were generally necessary and advisable for conservation of the species. However, pursuant to section 41d) of the Act. as amended, and 50 CFR 17.31lcl, the Service proposes to define the conditions under which take of the coastal California gnatcatcher resulting from specified land.use activities regulated by stata and local government would not violate section 9 of the Act. The Sarvice recognizes the significant efforts undartaken by the State of California through tha Natural Community Conservation Plannins Act of 1991 (NCCP1. as well as such programs as the Multiple Species Conservation Program of San Diego County and the Multispecies Habitat Conservation Planning effort by Riverside County. to approach systematic evaluation and restoration of habitat for the benafit of healthy ecosystams, rather than a species-by- species approach. Such efforts encourage holistic management of listed species. like the coastal California gnat catcher. and other sensitive species. . As a result. the Sarvice is proposing a speciel role that would defina the conditions under which taXe associated /~".3 with certain land-use activities would be authorized. Under this special role .the Service would permi. take of the coastal California gnat catcher assodstoo with land-use activities covered by an approved plan prepared under the NCO'. provided the Servies determines that the approved plan meets the issuance criteria of an incidental take pennit pursuant to 50 CFR 17.32(b)(2). Moreover. while tha NCCP plans are being developed. the special rule would permit take of tha gIlatcetchar resulting from activities conducted in acCordance with conservation guidelines developed bv tha Sciantific Reviaw Panel establishad under tha NCCP process. provided the Service determines the guidelines meet the 50 CFR 17.32(b)(2) standards. The Servica believes that this special rule y,;ll provide for habitat conservation and management essential to the recovery of the gnatcatcher in 8 manner consistent with the purposes of the Act. Finalization of this special rule is contingent upon adoption of the Scientific Review Panel's planning - guidelines for the Coastal Sage Scrub NCCP program by the Californie Department of Fish and Game and the Service. National Environmental Policy Act The Fish and Wildlife Service will comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPAl in implementing the provisions of Ihe proposed special rule. Pursuant to the NCO' Procass Guidelines adopted by the California Resources Agency and the California Department of Fish and Game. a joint Slate/Federal environmental document will be prepared for each. NCCP plan. At the start of a NCCP planning effort, e planning agreement will establish the extant of Federal involvement and Sarvice obligations under NEP A. As appropriate, the NCCP lead agency will provide documentation to assist the Service in NEPA compliance. Both State and Federellaw provide for preparation of a joinf StatefFederal environmental document. Li5t of Subjecls in 50 CFR Part 17 Endangered and threatened species. Exports. Import!. Reporting and recordkeeping rllquirements, and Transportation. proposed Regulation. Promulgation Accordingly, It is herehy proposed to amand part 17. subchapter B of chapter I. title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations. as set forth below: Federal Register I Vol. 58. No. 59 I Tuesday. March 30. 1993 I Proposed Rules PART 17-{AMENDED] 517.11 Endang<<ed .nd thr..taned wlldlifa. " (h) . . . 16759 Special rul6S Species Common name Scientific name Histonc range Venebrate popu- lation where endan- Status When listed gared or thraatened CMlIcal ha!>ltat B<ROS Gnat=her. coastal PoIioptilB csJilomics U.S.A. (CA). t.lexlco Entire ...................... T Calilomia. cali/omica. 496 NA .17.41 (b) 3. It is proposed to amend S 17.41 by adding paragraph (b) to read as follows: S 17.41 sj;ee101 rUl.~lrda. . * .~.;. ,~-..: . (b) Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptilo coli/ornico coli/ornico). (1) Except as noted in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section. all prohibitions of S 17.31 (a) and (b) shall apply to the coastal California gnatcatcber. (2) Incidental teh of the coastel California gnatcatcher is permitted if the take results from activities conducted in accordance with a Natural Community Conservation Plan for the protection of coastal sage scrub habitat. provided that: (i) The Natural Community Conservation Plan has been prepared, approved, and implemented pursuant to California Fish and Game Code sections 2800-2840; and (ii) The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued written concurrence that the Natural Community Conservation Plan mB€ts the standards set forth in 50 CFR 17.32(b)(2). The Service shall issue its concurrence pursuant to the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding dated December 4. 1991. between the California Department of Fish and Game and the Service regarding coastal sage scrub natural community conservation planning in southern California. (Copie, of the Memorandum are available from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2730 Loker Avenue West. Carlsbed. CA 92008.) (3) During thE> period that a Natural Community Conservation Plan referred to in paregreph (b)(2) of this section is being freparsd. incidental take of the C08sta California gnatcatcher is permitted if the take results from activities conducted pursuant to guidelines prepared by the Scientific Review Panel for this program and edopted by the Califomie Department of Fish end Game pursuant to California Fish end Game Code section 2825. provided that: (i) The take occurs in an area within a local governmental jurisdiction that is. enrolled in the netural community . conservation planning process; . (ii) The Fish and Wildlife Service hes issued written concurrence that the guidelines meet the standards set forth in 50 CFR 17 .32(b)(2). The Service shall issue its concurrence pursuanllo the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding dated December 4. 1991. between the California Department of Fish and Game end the Service regarding coastal sage scrub natural community conservation planning in southern California; and / ~ .,L,! (iil) The lotalloss of coastal sage scrub habitat resulting from activities coverad by this paregraph docs not exceed the restrictions denned by the Scientific Review Panel/California Depertment ofFish end Game guidelines. (4) If the Fish and Wildlife Service has concurred in the guidelines referred to in paregraph (b)(3) of this section. the Service shall review the guidelines every six months to determine whether they continue to meet the standards set forth in 50 CFR 17.32(bJ(2).lfthe Service determines the guidelines no longer meet these standards, the Service shell consult with the California Department ofFish and Game pursuant to the Memorandum of Understending dated December 4. 1991. to seek eppropriate modification of the guidelines. and shall revoke its concurrence under paragraph (b)(3) of this section if appropriate modification of the guidelines does not occur. Dated: March 19. 1993. Jou F. Turn.... Dinctor. U.S. Fish and WiJdJjf~ Service. IFR Doc. 93--7147 Filed 3-25-93: 11:25 ami IItUJNG c:ooe. .Q1o-a-P ~ . ~-)eAfl -- 1 May j, 1993 Mr. Jeff Opdycke, Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2730 Loker Avenue West Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mr. Opdycke: We are writing in response to the Federal Register, Volume 58, No. 59, Tuesday, March 30, 1993, "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Special Rule to allow take of the threatened Coastal California gnat catcher". We have the following comments on paragraph 17.41 Special Rules - birds: The rule refers to "guidelines prepared by the Scientific Review Panel". It is our understanding that the referenced guidelines are not available for review, and may not be available for review before this public review comment period expires. The public must be given an opportunity to review the guidelines prior to the guidelines adoption. (b)(2) This paragraph permits incidental take of the Coastal California gnatcatcher if the take results from activities conducted in accordance with a Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) for the protection Df coastal sage scrub habitat. We suggest the following additions: New (ill): Pursuant to the Ongoing Multi-species Planning Agreement, dated March 1993, for San Diego County there are three Ongoing Multi-species Plans (OMP) that have been acCepted as consistent with the NCCP Process Guidelines: the North San Diego County Multiple Habitat Conservation Program, the City of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program and the County of San Diego Multiple Species Wildlife Habitat and Open Space Conservation Program. It is recognized that there are, and in the future may be Dther NCCP plans within the Ongoing Multiple Species Plans (OMPs) that can proceed if consistent with the OMPs. These three programs provide a context in which the coastal sage scrub becomes one Df several habitats of study, provide a framework to implement the NCCP standards per the planning agreement referenced in paragraph (2) (ill), and provide procedures by which the Conservation Guidelines, as prepared by the Scientific Review Panel, and adopted by the California Department of Fish and Game, will be integrated and implemented. /1/'.5' New (iv): The Departrnent of Fish and Garne and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will encourage individual jurisdictions and property Dwners to work with the Ongoing Multi-Species Plans, and that individual plans not prepared within the context Df the NCCP will be required to obtain permits otherwise available under the Endangered Species Act. (b )(3) This paragraph allows for incidental take of the coastal California gnatcatcher during the period in which plans are being prepared, if the take results from activities conducted pursuant to the Conservation Guidelines. We suggest the following additions: New (iv): An interim take procedure shall be established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that can be immediately available following final listing of the gnatcatcher in the federal register. We suggest adding the following two paragraphs: New (5) A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be signed between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the aMP to include: (i) A determination of the work program with scheduled "milestones", to provide a basis for determining "reasonable further progress". (ii) Interim funding of conservation efforts. (ill) A determination of the relationship between the conservation of the Coastal California gnatcatcher and other species Df concern. (iv) A determination of the review and approval process of the aMP and the implementing measures to be undertaken by the OMP, the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. New (6) No federal EnvirDnmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement is required for the adoption of the Rule. Wildlife conservation will be provided for comprehensively in the various aMPs. At the end of each six month period, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shall prepare a report in concert with the various OMP's on the range-wide progress made during the past six months with respect to the conservation planning efforts, the cumulative amount of take, the assured conservation with IC"'~ regard to the Gnatcatcher, and the future prospects with respect to the Gnatcatcher. The semi-annual report shall be available for public comment and review prior to finalization. Thank you for consideration of our comments. If you have any questions, please call Janet Fairbanks at 619-595-5370. Sincerely, Gloria McClellan, Chair San Diego Association of Governments fDr the North County Multiple Habitat Conservation Program Jack McGrory, City Manager City of San Diego for the City of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program Brian Bilbray, Chair San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the Multiple Species Wildlife Habitat and Open Space Conservation PrDgram cc Mike Spear Dale Hall Gail Kobetich Carol Whiteside Larry Eng Dick Zembal . Nancy Gilbert /11" 7 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item II Meeting Date 5/25/93 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit PCC-91-24; Appeal of Planning Commission approval of request to redevelop service station and add mini- market and car wash at 1498 Melrose Avenue SUBMITTED BY: Resolution Affirming the decision of the Planning Commission and thereby approving PCC-9l-24 ,'7 ,,7 Director of Pla~ing )11/(/ City Manager.JG. , '6.~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes_No X ) Council Referral #2539 REVIEWED BY: The proposal is to redevelop an existing service station site into a self-serve gas facility with mini-market and car wash at 1498 Melrose Avenue in the C-N Neighborhood Commercial zone. The project was approved by the Planning Commission on January 8, 1992, and subsequently appealed by the City Council in response to concerns raised by surrounding residents and business owners with respect to potential traffic impacts and an over-concentration of alcoholic beverage sales facilities in the area. This item was continued from the meeting of May 4, 1993, at the request of Texaco. An additional continuance of one week is recommended by staff in order to reserve the meeting of May 25, 1993, for budget deliberations. Texaco does not object to the delay. ThemailinglisthasreceivedarevisednoticeforthemeetingofJunel.1993.at 4:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt a motion to continue PCC-92-24 to the meeting of June 1, 1993. (PCC91-24.Al13) //~/ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item /.2.. Meeting Date 5/25/93 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit PCC-93-1O; Appeal of Zoning Administrator approval of request to sell alcoholic beverages at proposed mini-market at 1498 Melrose Avenue - Councilman Fox SUBMITTED BY: Resolution Affirming the decision of the Zoning Administrator and thereby approving PCC-93-1O /,7'~ / DirecIor of Planning/q1l. City Manager~ ',;6.~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes_No_XJ REVIEWED BY: On January 7, 1993, the Zoning Administrator, in consultation with the Police Department, conditionally approved an application by Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. to sell beer and wine at a proposed mini-market at 1498 Melrose Avenue in the C-N zone. An appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision was filed by Councilman Fox on January 14, 1993. This item was continued from the meeting of May 4, 1993, at the request of Texaco. An additional continuance of one week is recommended by staff in order to reserve the meeting of May 25, 1993, for budget deliberations. Texaco does not object to the delay. ThemailinglisthasreceivedarevisednoticeforthemeetingofJunel.1993.at 4:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt a motion to continue PCC-93-1O to the meeting of June 1,1993. (PCC93-1O.Al13) I~--/ '), ------- -L,.::;sr~lljd_" y OF lill..LIA.l., ,~. CLAYCUr;,D, ~1.1V~ uUr~ ~I~-f., 1~,C _,forming) '.c'O Cr..L1.h -V-;;;;'ilr~ CI'i'Y CCJ-,1CJ.L .iJL-,~{Iri;J ul;i\l GCi'.i<.Jr';l C.A".--\iC.i~~ ii~_ ;l\~L~I~-( , ,. ^' ,n '1" '. ",Liul al' ".LW'l' l.. J tltA~ 25 1993 liohn i~illett, representing tne liall ~llip ~ocie~y and tne Chula Vista yacht club testified before the San Jiego Unified Port "istrict (:,UUPu) Board Df Port Commissioners on li1lnl 27, 1993, :;"1'1 favor of -ens ;;j,.2Uj,705 Chv,l.a Vi~:;T,a ~';autical .i\ctivity (i\l1.C) !~enteI' (See JUUPU Agcnca Sheet :0. 57, 1~.-17-91) everl though tne ,-,auticztl Cente.y vlil] Oi)crate at a mi!1imUlil ,)50,000 Cle:ficit each jear. ,':il1ett 321.iCl, _ _ _Cbserva1;io:: b;':i boat opcrator~3 ana personnel ;'smi..Liar \\'i tnl::aysiCle Part: :"3ubb-:est "tne praposerj aeveloprnent vIiil :~ave little or no ir:'lpe"ct on ra:t'ting of 1)irds vihich occurs south of the entrance to Chula Vis~a harbor rather than i~ the pro - posed. Plan 1\r:1endment. _ _ _Personal observation indicates that birds feed from north of F Jtreet to the Jweetwater Channel and Bout}) of the entran(~e .to Chula Vis~a Garbor ana only freq 'inlirequently :J.re brown pelicans observC?(j flying, over the pro - :Josed Plan ./llIlCY"J.(lc~'(lent c3.rea.. " ,;illett ~;hould no'/! ~n;La;y t.h.8 -.;>100, 000 ,)outl~! Jan .:.Jiceo Day ":;nnance- ~len'c Plan, 'oarticularJ..vthe bira count~.::; 00:18 OJ pC:l.id exper"0S in ~:;horelinc census are2. '1/6, whiCh extends fro;:'; :-..l ,:.;treet SQutt) uO the 8hula Vista harbor entrance and wes~ to just beyond ttte ~}red~:;ed channel, and open v,rater CerlS\).f3 are:-3. 4/2 extenoinc; V'lest i'rorn 1/6 to tile center of the bay, north to almost Ii' stre(~t and :30Uti'1 to approximately J' Stree~. Che shoreline area l/e durin: 1988-89 3~udy periOdS haa at one .~ime alrno~;t 1,100 birds a.nCi a~:i many as 1J differen-t KlnCiS. Yor instance one count during Feb., 1989, fOllnd 70 lesser scaup. .Juring 1'\0V., . 88, tnere 'Ivere 1, 000 sl~rf seaters and the next Feb., 150. In liov. 'f3tJ tlwre were 30 marbled gOdwits and 30 western ,"3and p:L1Jsrs in April, li e9. HOne of the highest, Least '_2ern .total~:; 'vas obtained. at this E:;tatiotl and Ero'.:y"1-:' pelican \,vas reported '3..t ~hi.s station.'\ 2he open ~V3."ter 4/2, where manv canoes anti l'\.ayaks v/ould want to play had. as rilany as 2,L-+-00 birds at one 1:ime 'and as many a~3 24 differen~ species. In June, '88, one endangered least ~ern was ~oun~ed and in ~une, '89, there were 5. Brown pelicans were 80unted in ,June a!1d i"lOV. of '(38 and ~Jtlne of 189. In Fob., ; .39, there were )0. Pelicans, too, are endangered. In Nov. '88 there were also 41 western grebes, 25 pintail ducks, 50 lesser scaup, 535 surf scoters, 87 bufflehead ducks 127 wes~ern sand- 'oiDcrs anCl more."'llhis is the secona smallest of the boat survey s~~nions but ranked finit along with one other sta1;ion in species diversity and second in abundance." cel1sus Both/areas had willecs. eV~~4~ - / BfB 2 rhese facts and figures indicate that tnere was a hidden agenda '!ihen "Jtuaies of California Leastcerns and "~ater Associated -,irds at the Chula Vista lJayfront, San uiego County, California", C-onee ana Stokes Assoc., rYle., was aone in 1987-88 and the ,;tuaied "bayfront" extenaea only from nortn of G --,treet to tne Sweetwater Channel. ro mi~igate disturoance to alreaay greatly aiminishea 11umbers of wintering and migrating birds, it will be necessary to pro- hibit water activities from a Cnula Vista ~autical Center frora Cctober 15 to ~arC}l 15. Co~cerrl for the least tern will prohibit a.-ter ba:::;ed c.ct:Lvi t~; fro'!:l April 1 to ,)epte~~jber 15. ._"h2..t leaves maybe 1'~- - 2 mO~1tns ror more or less slo\'v' speea water ;:;ports in ;:.,Quth San ~)ieGo Day. JO you really want to spend ~J.2 millioil and ~50 tnousand eacn ,::: ~::c 'p;1rc; p::a:::'~ yem ~;;~ oJ~~~-~ Item Meeting Date /3 5/25/93 CDUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT TITLE: REPORT Update on Regional Solid Waste Issues RESOLUTION 17/';'~ Approving Agreement By, Between and Among the County of San Diego and the Cities of the County Establishing an Interim Solid Waste Commission and Providing for the Disposal of Solid Waste, and Committing 50% of the City's Wastestream to the County SUBMITTED BY: Principal Managemen~t ~ssistant SnYder~ \1 REVIEWED BY: City Manager.j~ "./Z (4/5ths Vote: Yes_ No....!....> On 3/30/93, Council discussed regional solid waste issues and a proposed Solid Waste Part i c ipat ion Agreement in a workshop wh i ch i dent ified genera 1 concerns and directed staff to focus on key concerns and recommendations for modifying the Agreement. At the regular meeting of 4/20/93, Council again received updated information on specific concerns and suggested revisions, and provided input to Councilmember Moore in representing South Bay cities in renegotiating the Agreement. The SANDAG Board (sitting as the Integrated Waste Management Task Force) had established an Elected Officials Steering Committee with the direction to negotiate a modified Participation Agreement acceptable to the entire Task Force. The new Agreement would then be distributed to all the cities and the County for action by the respective councils and the Board of Supervisors. This report now presents the revised Agreement (Attachment 1) approved by the Integrated Waste Management Task Force. It also discusses the significant changes from the original Agreement, the effect of regional solid waste activities, and implications of the recommended and alternative actions. The Agreement requires action by the City Council on or before June 1, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSSION: Not appl icable. In general, a key aspect of the revised Solid Waste Participation Agreement currently under consideration is that it was drafted and approved by elected official representatives from each city and the Board of Supervisors. With that in mind, it can be more easily understood in terms of a set of political compromises designed with the intention of meeting the needs of the entire region's residents, businesses and institutions. It is not as lengthy as the original Agreement because the major task is not long-range facility and system planning for twenty or more years. However, it is more complex in that it represents a delicate balance of many interests and concerns, and there are numerous uncertainties created by the nature of such an agreement. 13~/ Page 2, Item /;:r Meeting Date 5/25/93 The Aareement The proposed Agreement establishes an Interim Solid Waste Commission for no longer than one year with the primary charge of determining the ultimate form of governance. This is a distinct change from the original Agreement which allowed a city the opportunity to become a partner in the County's system and to take on an enhanced advisory role in that system. Originally, it was an Agreement developed in a regional forum but ultimately executed between the County and an individual city, and it was designed to meet both short term system financing needs as well as long term planning and financing needs. The "Interim Agreement" now under cons i derat ion acknow1 edges two important tactical changes: 1) the prospective Member Agencies are not yet in concurrence about whether their participation should be in an advisory role, a Joint Powers Agency, a Special Act District, etc., and feel that this decision needs to be made before long term facility planning proceeds; and 2) the spirit of regional cooperation is crucial to this process, and participation by all agencies is highly desirable. To this end, the revised Agreement binds all the cities and the County for the period of time (up to one year) necessary to make the governance decision. If one aaencv fails to take positive action on this Aareement bv June 1, 1993, it is not executed and there is no subseauent action specified in the Aareement. Attachment 2 is a list of highlights of the Agreement's other provisions. The Flow Control Covenant Although the Elected Officials Steering Committee agreed to defer long term facil i ty P 1 ann i ng and fi nanc i ng unt il sett 1 i ng the governance quest i on, the County's continued need for funding for the San Marcos landfill is provided for in the Agreement. As was pre v ious ly reported to Counci 1, appro x imate 1y $43 million of the currently planned $60 million expansion has already been expended from the reserves of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and bonding is now required to replace the expenditures and keep the Enterprise Fund solvent. A flow control commitment of at least 50% of all the waste stream for each city (with the exception of the City of San Diego) is provided for in the Agreement in order to ensure the bonds could be sold at a sufficiently high rating. A serious question from the cities during this negotiation process was an explanation of how the County would approach the bond financing issue if the San Marcos landfill was forced to close. If the expansion is halted as a result of legal challenges or reversals in permits issued by the regulatory agencies, many of the activities then become necessary to provide for the closure of the landfill. Buffer zone properties already purchased would become assets to be sold when market conditions improve and the remaining $17 million for future purchase of buffer zone propert ies wou 1 d not need to occur. However, the difference could be come from another $30-$40 million in remediation costs at closed disposal and burn sites which is not intended for inclusion in the $60 million issue, but will be necessary in FY 1994-95. J3"~ Page 3, Item /~ Meeting Date 5/25/93 For purposes of the flow control covenant only, the term of this Agreement will be the term of the bond issue, not to exceed 20 years. The initial commitment is to the County since there is no Interim Commission in place and the County will be the bonding agency. In making this flow control commitment, a city may initially choose to commit more than the minimum 50% of the annual tonnage. Some cities may choose a commitment of 100% if there is an expectation that, realistically, the waste will continue to go to the County system and the city desires a guarantee that all of its waste will be disposed for the term of the bonds. It is extremely important to understand the ramifications of the initial flow commitment, especially at a level less than 100%. Should a city choose to commit only 50% of its wastestream when the Agreement is signed, the County will allow the City to dispose of the remaining 50% in the County system at no surcharge for the first six months of the Agreement. Within six months, the city must then determine whether or not to commit the remaining 50% flow. Refusing to commit the remainder at that time would subject the city to a surcharge on the tip fee (not to exceed 50%) for any waste above the original 50% commitment continuing to go into the County system. The city would also have no guaranteed disposal rights for the uncommitted portion. Any commitment of flow after the original Agreement will become a commitment to the Commission rather than to the County. The flow commitment will be retained by the Commission and by the successor entity once a final decision on governance is made. Should there be no decision reached on a final governing authority within the allotted twelve months, the Commission will remain intact as a body with responsibility for disposing of all waste committed directly to the Commission. This could amount to having the waste disposed within the County system, but is dependent on whether the County rema ins as a member of the Commission and/or the Commission chooses to contract with the County for disposal capacity. Impacts on the Rate Paver Every discussion on a proposed Participation Agreement has focused on the effect of a city's action on its rate payers. Approval of this Interim Agreement by June 1, 1993 by all cities and the County will allow the County to move forward with the bond issuance. That bond issuance will keep the tip fee increase for July 1, 1993 to a minimum increase of $15, going from $28 per ton to $43 per ton. Such an increase translates to single-family residential rate increases in the range of $1.50 to $2.00 per month. If the County is unable to issue the bonds, the tip fee will need to be raised to about $65-67 per ton in order to generate enough revenue to keep the Enterprise Fund solvent. The impact on the individual rate payer would be in the range of $4.75-$5.25 per month above the current rate. These impacts refer only to the tip fee component of the monthly rate, and, of course, do not include costs for the hauler's general operating increases, new program costs such as yard waste recycling, etc. 1;]'3 Page 4, Item Meeting Date /J 5/25/93 Liabilitv Issues and Staff Concerns This report has explained the provisions of the proposed Agreement drafted by a representation of the City Attorneys Association with assistance from the City Managers under the clear direction of the Steering Committee. Any report discussing issues with such significant impacts would be remiss if it did not also discuss how the Agreement addresses key legal and policy concerns of staff and Counc i 1. L iabil ity issues were a major concern expressed by Council at the 3/30/93 workshop and again at the 4/20/93 meeting. Although there are many uncertainties which cannot be addressed in the document, it was generally opined by the drafting attorneys that a signatory city would not be undertaking either any General Fund liability or any more environmental liability than is usually maintained. That opinion may not necessarily be the opinion of the Chula Vista City Attorney. From a management perspective, it is critical that there be no (additional) General Fund exposure as a result of this action. It is also noted that the liability question becomes paramount once the 90vernance issue has been settled. At that time, a city would know the extent to which a "partnership" is envisioned and would be able to assess the impact of accepting more responsibility for the privilege of having more authority. Other concerns included rate-setting authority. The Agreement's primary purpose is to establish the Interim Commission which will then determine the form of governance and commensurate amount of rate-setting power. Therefore, cities play only an advisory role to the Board of Supervisors during this (up to) one year period, although the Agreement specifies that fees will not exceed the County's cost of providing the disposal service. Because of the uncertainties created by the provisions of the Agreement, staff has attempted to create a few possible scenarios (Attachment 3) for the purpose of helping Council think through the ramifications of some recommendations or actions. It must be stressed that these scenarios are speculative, based only on staff's projections of likely possibilities. They are not based on any commitments or expressed plans of any jurisdictions. The City Attorney will be presenting a separate and more detailed analysis of the major legal concerns with the Agreement. Conclusion It was noted at the beginning of this report that the Agreement presented for action is a product of a political process. It was also described above that the staff recommendation to enter into the Agreement with an initial 50% flow commitment to the County is not an ideal situation because of the uncertainties which cannot be projected or covered in the Agreement. However, the recommendation is presented as it was intended by the Steering Committee: taking a step in the direction of regional cooperation for a regional problem. /3''-/ Page 5, Item J;J Meeting Date 5/25/93 The recommendation to initially commit only 50% is also not without risks but is made on the basis of the Council's previously expressed concerns regarding the need to retain as much flexibility as possible. This action will also keep the rate payer's increase as low as possible until the next informed decision (by December 1, 1993) can be made regarding the City's willingness to participate in the future structure of the County's landfill system. The staff recommendation places this issue before the Council for action at this time. Because of the magnitude of the decision and the complexities presented by the Agreement, Council is reminded that an additional option would be to hold the discussion at this meeting and continue the item for a decision at either meeting on 5/26/93 or 5/27/93. Also, if it is important to Council to know how the Agreement has been received by other City Councils, that updated information would be more fully available. Attachment 4 reports that, as of 5/20/93, 9 City Councils have considered the Agreement, with 5 cities approving it and 4 cities scheduling action by 5/26/93. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of this issue will fall directly on the rate payer, as indi vidua 1 trash co 11ect ion rates wi 11 increase somewhere between $1.50-2.00 or $4.75-5.25 per household per month. It is also noted that these increases will be determined by the collective action of the cities and the County, and may not be directly linked to the specific action taken by the City Counc i 1. If the Interim Commission is established on June 1, 1993 as a result of regional approval of the Agreement, the City will receive solid waste facility ("host") fees as a provision of the Agreement. Based on the current tonnage entering the landfill through the City, it is estimated that the City would be eligible to receive from $1.2 to $1.5 million in General Fund revenue in FY 1993-94. J3'->'/IJ'1. Attachment 1 APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 1 AGREEMENT BY, BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COUNTY DF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITIES OF THE COUNTY ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM SOLID WASTE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE (" INTERIM AGREEMENT") This Agreement (" INTERIM AGREEMENT"), is entered into by, between and among the County of San Diego ("COUNTY") and the Cities within the COUNTY, for the purpose of providing a committed flow of solid waste that serves as a basis for the COUNTY to issue bonds to finance the expansion and/or closure of the San Marcos Landfill and to provide financing for other necessary solid waste system projects; to provide a process, for up to twelve months, by which the parties can mutually participate in dealing with regional solid waste matters; and to develop a permanent governance authority to deal with regional solid waste matters that will promote the long term health and safety of the residents of the COUNTY and the Cities. Now, therefore, the undersigned COUNTY and cities (collectively, "Member Agencies") agree to participate in good faith in the performance of this INTERIM AGREEMENT, and to act in a manner that conforms to the spirit, intent and general premises of this INTERIM AGREEMENT, and in accordance with the following: 1.0 MEMBERSHIP 1.1 COUNTY Membership. To be a signatory of this INTERIM AGREEMENT and participate as a full member of the Interim Commission, the COUNTY is committing 100% of its Acceptable Waste flow in accordance with the provisions of Part 3 of this document. 1.2 city Membership. and participate as a city is committing at Acceptable Waste flow of this document. To be a signatory of this INTERIM AGREEMENT full member of the Interim Commission, each least 50%, and may commit up to 100%, of its in accordance with the provisions of Part 3 a. A member city committing at least 50% of its Acceptable Waste flow at the time of signing this document may, until December 1, 1993, deliver more than its committed Acceptable Waste to a COUNTY facility and such a~ditional waste shall not be subject to the Economic Risk Surcharge set forth in this document at Part 3, section 3.6, subsection d. 1 /3' 7 \ I I APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 2 b. On or before December 1, 1993, a member city may file a written addendum, in a form acceptable to the Interim Commission, committing Acceptable Waste in addition to that committed in Section 1.2 (a) to the Interim Commission; on the terms set forth in section 3.10. 1. 3 ci tv of San Dieao MembershiD. Based on.. the City of San Diego's unique role in regional waste management issues, the City of San Diego may participate as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Interim commission. The COUNTY will negotiate a separate agreement with the City of San Diego which reflects the City of San Diego's unique role in regional waste management issues. Such agreement will be brought before the Commission for review and comment prior to adoption. 2.0 EFFECTIVE DATE, TERM 2.1 Effective Date. This INTERIM AGREEMENT shall take effect on June 1, 1993, so long as on or before that date, the COUNTY and each city in the COUNTY have executed this document; otherwise this document shall have no force or effect whatsoever. 2.2 Term. Except as otherwise provided in Part 3 of this INTERIM AGREEMENT concerning the commitment and disposal of Acceptable Waste, the term of the INTERIM AGREEMENT shall expire on May 31, 1994, unless sooner terminated by creation of a permanent governance entity pursuant to Section 4.5(c). 3.0 COMMITMENT OF SOLID WASTE FLOW AND DISPOSAL OBLIGATION 3.1 Title. This Part of the INTERIM AGREEMENT shall be known as the "Flow Control Covenant." 3.2 Commitment of AcceDtable Waste. To the extent allowed by law, each Member Agency agrees that the portion of its Acceptable Waste designated in the execution section of this document shall be delivered to the facility that the COUNTY reasonably designates. . For purposes of this agreement, a 50% commitment constitutes the tonnage commitment for the respective cities as set forth in Exhibit "A", until adjusted by the Interim Commission. The Interim Commission may review the tonnage commitment and revise the apportionment. 2 /3-~ APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 3 3.3 Acceptable Waste Defined. a. "Acceptable Waste" is gaJ":bage, refuse, waste and other matter which is legally acceptable at a Class III landfill pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 23, Subchapter 15 or under such laws or regulations as are in effect at the time of disposal which is generated within its respective jurisdiction which, for the COUNTY, consists of the unincorporated area. Except: waste generated by a State or Federal governmental entity unless the Member Agency has exercised control over such waste and chooses to commit it; or waste generated by any person and transported or disposed of by or on behalf of a self hauler hauling less than 50 tons per month. b. Each Member Agency shall have the right, without penalty, to recycle (as defined at Public Resource Code 9 40180) any solid waste (as defined at Public Resources Code 9 40191) by any means selected by the Member Agency and any such recycled material shall be excluded from the commitment otherwise made to the COUNTY by this Flow Control Covenant. However, if the residue of the recycling process which can legally be disposed of at a Class III landfill exceeds five percent (5%) of such recycled material, such process residue shall be returned to the System for disposal unless exempted by the COUNTY. 3.4 Enforcement of Flow Control. To the extent allowable by law, each Member Agency shall establish, implement and carry out a waste flow enforcement program which is sufficient to assure compliance with the Flow Control Covenant. This program may include to the extent necessary and appropriate in the circumstances, but shall not be limited to, (1) licensing, permitting or franchising haulers (on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis), upon the condition of compliance with the Flow Control Covenant, (2) adopting ordinances or resolutions requiring compliance with the Flow Control Covenant, and (3) taking enforcement actions under any such license, permit, franchise, ordinance or resolution. Direct municipal collection of Acceptable Waste shall not be required hereunder unless all other available means and methods of enforcing the Flow Control Covenant have been unsuccessful. If any event or circumstance (including without limitation a change or adverse interpretation of applicable law) impairs or precludes compliance with the Flow Control Covenant by the means or methods then being employed by the affected party, such party shall implement al ternati ve or substitute means and methods to enable it to lawfully satisfy the terms and conditions of the Flow Control Covenant. If a change or interpretation in applicable law impairs or precludes either party from complying with the Flow Control 3 / 'J '7 APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 4 Covenant by any means, such party shall use its best efforts, to the extent practicable and subject to indemnification by the COUNTY, to effectuate executive, legislative or judicial change in or relief from the applicability of such law so as to enable City lawfully to resume compliance with the Flow Control Covenant as soon as possible following such change or interpretation of applicable law. Compliance by the affected party with its obligations under this paragraph shall be deemed sufficient to satisfy the its obligation to enforce the Flow Control Covenant. a. Power to Exercise Flow Control. Each Member Agency represents that it has the right, power and authority under existing applicable law to enter into, comply with, implement and enforce the Flow Control Covenant. Each party shall use good faith and best efforts to preserve, protect and defend its right and power to enter into, comply with, implement and enforce the Flow Control Covenant in accordance herewith against any challenge thereto, legal or otherwise ( incl uding any lawsuits by or against such party, whether as plaintiff or defendant) by any person based upon breach of contract, violation of law or any other theory. b. Consistency of Aqreements. As soon as practicable after the Effective Date, all licenses, permits, contracts, agreements, leases, franchises, ordinances and resolutions of the affected party which are lawfully in effect with or pertaining to any person relating to or affecting Acceptable Waste shall, if and to the extent necessary, be amended to provide explicitly that the affected party shall have the right without material restriction to direct the delivery of the committed Acceptable Waste in accordance with the Flow Control Covenant. On and after the Effective Date, the affected party shall not enter into, issue or adopt any license, permit, contract, agreement, lease, franchise, ordinance or resolution which is materially inconsistent with the Flow Control Covenant. 3.5 COUNTY's Disposal Obliqation. In a manner that is economical, fiscally sound and reasonably protects the environment, the COUNTY agrees to dispose of the Acceptable Waste directed by Member Agencies to the COUNTY under this Flow Control Covenant. 4 / :3 -/ tJ APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 5 3.6 Disposal Charqes. The COUNTY may only charge a Member Agency for the disposition of Acceptable Waste by imposing a fee in an amount that does not exceed the COUNTY's cost for providing such disposal. All revenue, including interest earned thereon, from disposal charges shall be placed in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund used only for solid waste purposes. a. Tip Fee to Member Aaencv. The Tip Fee charged by the COUNTY for the disposal of Acceptable Waste within the System shall be sufficient to fund the reasonable and necessary costs for operation, management and financing of the System, including: solid waste facility closure and post closure costs, solid waste facility and mitigation fees. For the disposal of Acceptable Waste the COUNTY shall charge all sources in the unincorporated area, and shall charge a Tip Fee for waste delivered from a Member Agency. (1) Solid Waste Faci1itv Fee. (a) To the extent allowed by law, the COUNTY shall charge a Facility Fee for waste delivered for processing or disposal to a system facility. The COUNTY shall pay-over the collected Facility Fee to the ci ty or COUNTY in the case of the unincorporated area in whose jurisdiction the facility is located to compensate the hosting member for the reoccurring impacts of having the facility within its jurisdiction. The Facility Fee shall initially be set at an amount equivalent to the appropriate percentage for the facility type (as described below), as that percentage of the Tip Fee in effect on January 1, 1993. Thereafter, the Facility Fee shall be adjusted automatically and concurrently with any increase in the Tip Fee, by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the Tip Fee but not greater than five percent (5%) of the then current Facility Fee, whichever is less. (b) Facility types and percentage of the Tip Fee* (In effect on January 1, 1993): o Landfill = 10% of Tip Fee ($2.80) o Mixed Solid Waste Material Recovery Facility = 7.5% of Tip Fee ($2.10) o Transfer Station = 5% of Tip Fee ($1.40) *For the section, Facil i ty purpose of the calculation in this the Tip Fee does not include the Fee or the Mitigation Fee. 5 J3~/1 APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 6 (c) If a jurisdiction has more than one Facility at the same location, or contiguous location, it would receive the higher of the applicable Facility Fees, but not more than one Facility Fee. (d) The Facility Fee for all future facilities shall be the Facility Fee for that type facility as of January 1, 1993 with adjustments as described in subsection (1), above. 2. Mitiaation Fee. (a) To the extent allowed by law and commencing July 1, 1993, the COUNTY shall impose a Mitigation Fee for waste delivered to a system facility. The Mitigation Fee shall be in an amount that is five percent (5%) of the Tip Fee in effect on January 1, 1993. Thereafter, the Mitigation Fee shall be adjusted automatically and concurrently with any increase in the Tip Fee, by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the Tip Fee or an amount not greater than five percent (5%) of the then current Mitigation Fee, whichever is less. (b) Mitigation Fee funds shall only be used for specific projects that correct a documented impact arising from a system facility. Any City or the COUNTY for the unincorporated area may apply to the COUNTY for a share of the Mitigation Fee funds. Mitigation Fee funds shall not be used for a mitigation measure which is required for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act or any other regulatory process. Moreover, any Member Agency which is receiving a Facility Fee for a particular facility will not be eligible to receive Mitigation Fee funds for that same facility. b. Economic Risk Surcharae. (1) To the extent allowed by law, in order to offset any increased costs to the system and account for any economic risks created by non-committed waste being deposited into the system, COUNTY may impose an Economic Risk Surcharge for the disposal of Acceptable Waste from a non-signatory source or from a Member Agency in excess of the portion of Acceptable Waste committed under the Flow Control Covenant. 6 /3~/.2.. APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 7 (2) From June 1, 1993 to June 1, 1994 the surcharge shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the Tip Fee in effect at the time of the transaction, excluding the Solid Waste Facility Fee and the Mitigation Fee, if any. The criteria used to establish the Economic Risk Surcharge include but are not limited to: capital charges, the increased depletion rate of landfill capacity and timing effects. Economic Risk Surcharge funds shall only be used to pay for the costs of the operation, management and financing of the disposal system. 3.7 Protection of Flow Control Covenant. If any challenge raises issues common to the Member Agencies under this Flow Control Covenant, the COUNTY through the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund shall indemnify and hold harmless the affected party from the reasonable costs, fees and expenses properly allocable to defending such right and power. 3.8 Expiration and Reversion of Flow Control Covenant. a. Expiration. This Flow Control Covenant shall expire on the first of any of the following to occur: (1) No Bond Issue. As to all members, on May 31, 1994, unless the COUNTY first relies on the Flow Control Covenant in issuing bonds to finance the San Marcos facility expansion and/or closure and to provide financing for other solid waste projects in the approximate amount of $60 to $100 million; (2) Expiration of Term of Bond. As to all members, if the COUNTY timely issues the bonds described above, the Flow Control Covenant shall expire upon the expiration of the term of such bonds or upon the refinancing of such bonds, but in no event later than 20 years from the date of the original bond issuance. (3) Improper Charqe. As to affected members, if the COUNTY imposes on a Member Agency a fee that is not consistent with this Flow Control Covenant and after 60 days written notice from the Interim Commission, COUNTY fails to adjust the fee so as to be in compliance with this Flow Control Covenant and fails to refund or grant a credit for any over-charges; 7 /3'/,) APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 8 (4) Failure To Dispose. As to affected members, if the COUNTY is unable to dispose of all of the committed Acceptable Waste from the member and after 60 days written notice from the Interim Commission County fails to dispose of such waste; or (5) Leqal Impossibilitv. As to affected members, if the law precludes a member from directing the flow of Acceptable Waste to the COUNTY. b. Reversion. (1) To Member. Covenant to the shall revert to Upon expiration of the Flow COUNTY, the member's commitment the committing member; Control of flow (2) To Interim commission. In the event that a permanent governance entity is not established pursuant to Section 4.5 (c) any flow committed to the Interim Commission shall be retained by the Commission, as allowed by law, otherwise to the Member Agency. (3) To Permanent Entitv. If a permanent governance entity acceptable to the Interim Commission is established pursuant to section 4.5 (c), the member's commitment of flow shall be assigned to that permanent entity on the terms specified in the document creating the permanent entity. 3.9 continuation of Interim Commission. Notwithstanding Section 2.2 hereof, the Interim Commission established in Part 4 shall continue to exist so long as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of Part 3. 3.10 Flow Commitment to Interim commission. Interim Com~ission shall be subject to the the Member Agencies: Flow commitment to the following covenants of a. The commitment shall be for the same term of the initial commitment made to the COUNTY. b. The COUNTY shall dispose of the commitment to the Interim commission without surcharge until May 31, 1994. c. In th~ event that a permanent governance entity is established pursuant to Section4.5(C), the flow committed to the Interim Commission shall be assigned to that entity. In the event that such an entity is not established, the Interim Commission shall retain the commitment. 8 IJ..)tf APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 9 3.11 AlleQation of Breach. In the event that a Member Agency alleges that another Member Agency has breached any part of this Part 3 or Section 4.6 the dispute shall be submitted to the Interim Commission; the determination of the Interim commission shall constitute a rebuttable presumption of compliance with or breach of such part or section. 4.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF Interim Commission 4.1 Establishment. There is hereby established the Interim commission to accomplish the purposes set forth herein. 4.2 Composition. The Interim Commission shall consist of one commissioner from the County of San Diego who shall be a Supervisor; one commissioner from each member city who shall be a mayor or councilperson: and one ex-officio commissioner from the City of San Diego who shall be a mayor or councilperson. Commissioners shall be appointed by their respective governing bodies which may also appoint an alternate commissioner. 4.3 Procedures. The Interim Commission shall be SUbject to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code ~~ 54950 et ~) and shall adopt regulations to govern its internal operation. a. A Chairperson and vice-Chairperson shall be chosen by the Interim Commission. b. The Commission shall meet at least once each month on the Commission's established regular meeting date. c. Special meetings may be called at the request of three commissioners with a minimum of 72 hours notice to all members of the Interim commission. d. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum. e. Actions shall be determined by a majority vote of the commissioners, based on one vote per Member Agency. The Interim commission may amend this document to establish procedures for a "Weighted Vote." 4.4 Staff for Interim commission. such County administrative staff Commission. The Interim commission staffs of the members. The COUNTY agrees to provide as requested by the Interim may request assistance from the 9 J J " /..5 APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 10 4.5 Role of Interim Commission. a. Advice. The Interim commission shall provide advice to the Board of Supervisors of the COUNTY on the following matters that concern solid waste facilities, operation, rates and financing: capital projects in excess of $50,000, disposal al ternatives if the San Marcos site is closed, other disposal options, outside-county disposal, intra-county transfer of solid waste and Tip Fees. b. Notice and ODDortunitv to Advise. Before considering a solid waste matter listed in section 4.5 (a), the COUNTY will provide to the Interim Commission a full staff report on each solid waste matter to be addressed by the COUNTY's Board of Supervisors; in sufficient time for the Interim Commission to consider the matter on the agenda of the Interim Commission's regular meeting. The COUNTY is not required to comply with this process when an emergency condition must be addressed and there is insufficient time for compliance. In the event of such emergency, the COUNTY shall provide a staff report to an Executive Committee appointed by the Interim Commission. c. DeveloD Permanent Governance Entitv. The Interim Commission shall consider alternative organizational structures, including a joint powers agreement, for exerting a unified effort to accomplish regional, solid waste objectives. No later than May 31, 1994, the Interim Commission shall develop a permanent governance entity designed to maximize the members' collective strength in pursuing their interests in disposing of solid waste. The permanent governance entity: (1) Shall include all participating cities and the COUNTY; (2) Shall be empowered to contract for solid waste processing and disposal; and (3) May be empowered to (a) take over and operate the COUNTY facilities, (b) create new facilities and (c) contract with outside providers. d. provide Interim AcceDtable Waste DisDosal. The Interim Commission shall for disposal of Acceptable Waste flow committed to the commission. 2 10 /.J'/~ APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 11 4.6 Attaininq SUb-Reqiona1 Disposal Ob;ectives. During the term of this INTERIM AGREEMENT, the COUNTY and the other Member Agencies agree: a. Process. To plan and implement the objective of pro,:,iding facilities to meet the waste disposal needs of the van.ous sub-regions of the County of San.. Diego, without unreasonably impacting another sub-region in an adverse manner. Any dispute shall be resolved by the Interim commission in accordance with section 3.11. b. North County Disposal Option. The county will use its best efforts to provide a North County disposal option. c. waiver of Geoqraphic Ob;ection. On condition that the covenants set forth in section 4.6(a) and (b) are being performed, not to object, on the basis of geographic origin, to the direction of Acceptable Waste to any facility. 5.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 5.1 withdrawal. a. Procedure. If any Member Agency requests to withdraw from this INTERIM AGREEMENT, the Interim commission shall calculate the impact on the system of such agency I s withdrawal taken in conjunction with all other members desiring to withdraw, and shall thereafter formulate, in negotiation with all such agencies, a set of final terms and conditions for early withdrawal which will become effective upon approval of the Interim commission. b. Limitation On withdrawal Charqes/Pena1ties. There shall be no charge or penalty imposed on the withdrawing Member Agency if the reason for withdrawal is the expiration of the Flow Control Covenant as to the withdrawing member. c. section survives. Survival. 5.1 shall Notwithstanding survive as long Section 2.2 hereof, this as the Interim Commission 5.2 Notices. All notices, demands or requests pursuant to this INTERIM AGREEMENT shall be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any member shall be deemed to have been. properly given or served: a. On the date of actual personal service; or 11 J:J'/? APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 12 b. On the date actually received, if deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such party at the address of the Member Agency's regular meeting chambers, or other address designated by the Member, postage prepaid, registered or certified, and with return receipt requested. 5.3 Non-Severabilitv. In the event that a substantive provision of this INTERIM AGREEMENT shall be determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith such amendments, modifications, or supplements to this INTERIM AGREEMENT or such other appropriate action as shall, to the maximum extent practicable in light of such determination, implement and give effect to the intentions of the parties as reflected herein. If negotiations in good faith fail, the INTERIM AGREEMENT, including the Flow Control Covenant, is terminated. 5.4 Waiver of Breach. No breach of any provision herein can be waived unless in writing. waiver of anyone breach of any provision herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of the same or other provision hereof. 5.5 Remedies. All Parties hereto shall have the right to commence any action at law or equity, including specific performance, to remedy a breach of the terms herein, provided that neither Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement except as provided herein. 5.6 No Third partv Riahts. There are no beneficiaries of this Agreement. No action may be enforce this Agreement, except by a Member Agency. third party commenced to 5.7 Counterparts. This counterparts. document shall be executed in 12 I J" /~ APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page l3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this INTERIM AGREEMENT as of the dates set forth. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO committing lOO% of its Acceptable Waste flow Date: CITY OF LA MESA committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: SUPERVISOR By: MAYOR ATTEST: ATTEST: CLERK CITY CLERK CITY OF CARLS BAD committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: .CITY OF LEMON GROVE committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: By: MAYOR MAYOR ATTEST: ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY CLERK CITY OF CHULA VISTA committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: By: MAYOR MAYOR ATTEST: ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY CLERK 13 ly~/7 I I CITY OF CORONADO committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK CITY OF DEL MAR committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF EL committing Acceptable Date: CAJON % of its Waste flow. By: ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK APPROVEO BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 14 CITY OF OCEANSIDE committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK CITY OF POWAY committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF SAN MARCOS committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK 14 / ..J - .,2 t? CITY OF ENCINITAS committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF ESCONDIDO committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED BY STEERING COMMITTEE 11 MAY 93 Page 15 CITY OF SANTEE committing ___% of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK CITY OF SOLANA BEACH committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF VISTA committing % of its Acceptable Waste flow. Date: By: MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 15 /3-,;2./ ATTACHMENT "A" CITY WASTESTREAM COMMITMENT* Member Aqency Waste Tons Chula Vista Oceanside Escondido El Cajon Vista Carlsbad National City Encinitas La Mesa Santee poway San Marcos Imperial Beach Coronado Lemon Grove Solana Beach Del Mar 82,399 80,450 65,566 52,430 44,028 38,149 34,065 32,844 31,399 31,289 26,371 24,854 15,767 15,503 14,327 7,663 2.875 600,000 * Calculation utilizes July 1992 population figures as approved by SANDAG . . J J -'');L. Attachment 2 "INTERIM AGREEMENT" HIGHLIGHTS: SECTION WHAT DOES THE CITY GET? COUNTY PROMISES: 3.5 3.10(b) 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 4.6(a) 4.5(c) 1.1 4.5(a) 10) 1) TO DISPOSE OF ALL FLOW INITIALLY COMMITTED TO THE COUNTY (50-100%) FOR TERM OF BONDING WITHOUT SURCHARGE 2) TO DISPOSE OF ADDITIONAL FLOW COMMITTED TO COMMISSION BY 12/1/93 (RATHER THAN COUNTY) UNTIL 5/31/94 WITHOUT SURCHARGE - THIS IS KNOWN AS THE "WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY" 3) 4) 5) DISPOSAL WILL BE ECONOMICAL AND FISCALLY SOUND DISPOSAL WILL BE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND DISPOSAL WILL BE AT A COST THAT DOES NOT EXCEED COST OF DISPOSAL 6) TIP FEE AND SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND TO BE USED ONLY FOR SOLID WASTE PURPOSES 7) TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THE OBJECTIVES OF PROVIDING FOR FACILITIES FOR EACH SUBREGION 8) TO PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING A PERMANENT GOVERNANCE ENTITY 9) TO COMMIT 100% OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREA WASTESTREAM TO THE SYSTEM TO RECEIVE ADVICE FROM THE INTERIM COMMISSION WHICH THE CITIES SERVE ON WHAT DOES THE COUNTY GET? CITY PROMISES: 3.2 3.10 1) 2) BY JUNE 1, 1993 TO COMMIT FROM 50% UP TO 100% OF ITS WASTESTREAM (AFTER RECYCLING) TO THE SYSTEM FOR THE LIFE OF THE BONDS OR 20 YEARS, WHICHEVER IS SOONER BY DECEMBER 1, 1993 TO COMMIT THE OTHER 50%, OR REMAINDER OF WASTESTREAM TO THE COMMISSION OR AGREES TO PAY A SURCHARGE TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SYSTEM FOR THE UNCOMMITTED FLOW 13'';;] "INTERIM AGREEMENT" HIGHLIGHTS 3.4 4.0 & 4.5 1.3 PAGE 2 3) TO ENFORCE THE FLOW CONTROL COVENANT TO THE COUNTY AND THE COMMISSION TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW 4) TO PARTICIPATE IN AN "INTERIM COMMISSION" CREATED TO: (a) DEVELOP A PERMANENT GOVERNANCE ENTITY BY MAY 31, 1994 (b) PROVIDES ADVICE TO THE COUNTY ON: CAPITAL PROJECTS IN EXCESS OF $50,000 DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES IF THE SAN MARCOS SITE IS CLOSED OTHER DISPOSAL OPTIONS OUTSIDE.-COUNTY DISPOSAL INTRA-COUNTY TRANSFER OF SOLID WASTE TIP FEES (c) PROVIDE PARTICIPATION BY EVERY CITY, INCLUDING THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AS AN EX-OFFICIO NON-VOTING MEMBER DUE TO THEIR UNIQUE ROLE AS A SOLID WASTE SYSTEM MANAGER IN THE REGION /3 -.;.,-/ SCENARIO 1: Attachment 3 POSSIBLE SCENARIOS AND IMPACTS ON CHULA VISTA ONE AGENCY (OR MORE) DOES NOT SIGN, BUT... SCENARIO lA: ENOUGH CITIES INTERESTED SUFFICIENT COMBINED TONNAGE TONS) WITH (600K o County may execute new (but similar) agreement with interested cities and proceed to bond for San Marcos. o Tip fee for non-signatory cities eff. 7/1/93 increases from $28/ton to $58/ton (includes 50% surcharge but not on all components, i.e. facility and mitigation fees). o Commission formed with signatory cities and proceeds to deal with organizational structure question before tackling long-term facility issues. o Non-signatory cities would be paying surcharge, but would probably have at least a year before seriously needing to determine where else to take the trash-- until long-term facility planning starts with new Commission, County system will want additional revenue. o Commission will pay solid waste facility and mitigation fees only to its members under terms of the revised Agreement. IMPACT ON CHULA VISTA AS NON-SIGNATORY: o Potential loss of facility fee revenue currently budgeted at $1.2M (assumes CV would receive entire fee and would potentially be $70K/ yr. higher as tip fee "escalator clause" to go into effect 7/1 and pay $2.94/ton) unless fees received through another process such as CUP at Otay landfill. o Estimated impact on single-family household (SFH) trash rate based only on landfill pass- through cost could be increase from $12.28 to $16.24/mo, an increase of $3.96/mo. or 32%. This assumes no other increases such as hauler operating ( "CPI" ) increases, franchise fees, new program costs (yard waste), etc.. / :3' ,25" /1 ) SCENARIO 2: o Unknown additional staff/consultant costs to determine City's other waste disposal options, needing to include transfer facilities at the very least. o Possible litigation costs related to loss of facility fees, tip fee surcharge, etc.. SCENARIO IB: NOT ENOUGH CITIES INTERESTED WITH COMBINED TONNAGE OF 600K TONS o County unable to bond, tip fees raised to $65-67 to cover revenue needs. o No facility fees paid except as part of land use condition, i.e. currently at San Marcos and probably at Otay sometime within the next FY. o County will make major policy decisions about future operations and facility planning, possibly planning only for the unincorporated area and maybe negotiating separate contractual arrangements with any cities not wanting to assume burden of going anywhere else. These contracts could be short or long term opportunities. IMPACT ON CHULA VISTA AS NON-SIGNATORY: o Potential loss of facility fees until mechanism such as CUP for Otay landfill is available. o Estimated impact on SFH trash rate could be increase from $12.28 to $17.43/mo., an increase of $5.15/mo. or 42%. o Unknown addi tional litigation costs. and potential staff ALL CITIES SIGN NOW, COMMIT 50% FLOW TO COUNTY... SCENARIO 2A: DURING FIRST 6 MONTHS, IF SM LANDFILL CLOSES AND NO ORG DECISION MADE o County still needs flow commitment and proceeds to bond to keep SWEF solvent. o Commission continues to work on organizational structure for (up to) 6 additional months. 1:>"'..26 o Tip fee remains at $43/ton for all cities for the first 6 months, although there may need to be a small increase to cover transfer costs for North County waste to go elsewhere. Commission would determine how to handle and make recommendation to the Board on tip fee change, if necessary. Assumes hauler transport cost extends to transfer station, then additional cost to go to Sycamore or Orange County or elsewhere would be spread system-wide. o County required to dispose of all committed trash and agrees to take more at no surcharge only for 6 months. o Cities originally committing only 50% need to decide whether to commi t remainder to the Commission and not be subject to surcharge of 50% on the remainder, or to not commit any more and pay surcharge on remainder or take remaininq trash elsewhere. o Commission decides where to dispose of all waste committed to it, therefore, it would be possible for a city to have the County-committed (50%) waste going to a County facility, and the remainder 50% committed to the Commission being sent elsewhere...an operational nightmarel SCENARIO 2B: DURING SECOND 6 MONTHS, IF ORG DECISION UNACCEPTABLE TO CITY, ONLY ORIGINAL 50% TO COUNTY o Assumes city paying surcharge on 50% and still taking to County system until governance issue decided, then city determines governance decision is unacceptable (i.e. too much liability). o City would need to negotiate with any disposal service provider which could also be: the County system as part of the Commission, the County as separate from the Commission (if it is ultimately not included), or the Commission without the County. /3-.:2.7 Attachment 4 Schedule for Cities' Actions on Interim Aqreement (As of May 20, 1993) May 17, 1993 May 18, 1993 May 19, 1993 May 25, 1993 May 26, 1993 June 1, 1993 Del Mar Continued to May 21 Solana Beach APPROVED Carlsbad Continued to May 25 Coronado APPROVED El Cajon Continued to May 25 Lemon Grove APPROVED poway APPROVED Encinitas Discussion only, action May 26 Imperial Beach Chula Vista APPROVED La Mesa National City San Marcos Vista Encinitas Escondido Oceanside Santee County of San Diego J]'2<6' Date: May 11, 1993 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Membe~s From: Bruce M. Boogaard, city Attorney \' '> Interim Flow Control Agreement Re: The following are my major concerns and criticisms of the proposed interim flow control agreement set for review on your Tuesday night agenda. 1. Landfills Assure Low Tippinq Fees. Waste management technology includes low cost, high value technology such as landfillsY, and high cost, low value technology such as the NCRRA FacilityY. The county Trash system is probably at the end of its "good value" life and will now enter an era of "high cost, low value" life because the County refuses to site landfills in the unincorporated area of the County. There are three major landfills in the System. The San Marcos landfill may close within the year if permits are not granted, but even if they are granted, the expansion will only give the landfill an approximate 7 year life. The otay Landfill is about to close its currently permitted space, but with the CUP it will gain an ad- ditional 1 to 2 years, and with Canyon 3, it will gain an addition- al 6 to 8 years. I am not familiar with the life of the third landfill. The County either refused to, or has been unable to, site new landfills. Maior Point: We should not become inextricably committed to a system that either (1) doesn't have adequate landfill capacity, or (2) won't commit to using landfill technology to manage waste, or 1. By way of example only, landfills may process trash in the $20 per ton range. 2. A "dirty MRF" (Materials Recycling Facility) may remove recyclables from the waste stream at $200 per ton processed. f10w10.wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 1 13'';' (3) won't give us authority to site landfills in the unincorporated area of the County! Maior Concern: This Agreement commits our flow for up to 20 years, possibly longer, without giving us any authority to site landfills, or a commitment to use landfill technology, and it commits our flow to a system that seems doomed to use high cost, low value technology! 2. Tippinq Fees Are Goinq to Escalate Tremendouslv and without Anv citv Control Our residents~ will become committed to pay whatever tipping fee may be set by the County for possibly 20 years, and maybe longer. It is bound to increase. This year's increase is already proposed at $15, from $28 to $43 per ton. This is a 53% increase, and it is clearly expected to climb as high technology methods and unaccrued expenditures have to get financed by reducing tonnage over compressed time periods. It could easily reach $65 per ton within 3 years, and the $100 per ton mark not far thereafter.~1 3. The Aqreement Gives cities No Control Over the Svstem. The proposed Interim Commission is only advisory to the county's authority to run the system. They can ignore our advice. We will have no control over the costs of the system, or the fees set to pay for those costs. 4. This Aqreement Mav Interfere with the Motive of the Countv to Give Us Full Authoritv Over the Trash System. There is the notion that within a year, the cities and the County will move to a permanent governance authority ("PGA"). It seems to be a major liability, and I am not sure that we will want to assume it. But if we do decide later that we want to, the PGA 3. Residents here mean home dwellers and businesses. 4. We estimate, at the current tipping fee level, that every $10 increase in the tipping fees means a $1.00 increase per month in the monthly trash bill of a single family resident. Under our current trash rate structure, land fill costs represents about 30% of the $10.00 per month trash bill. A $10 per ton increase in land fill costs will generate about a $1.00 increase in the monthly bill of the single family resident. So if the tipping fee goes from $30 to $40--a 33% increase, the monthly bill will increase from $10.00 to about $11. 00. flow10.wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 2 13'JO should have, at a minimum, landfill siting authority. require the County to surrender its authority over system, including landfill siting authority. This will the trash This agreement gives the County all the flow they need to finance their system without jeopardizing their general fund. They will be substantially less motivated to surrender critical pieces of authority to the PGA later since they have what they need out of this "interim agreement". 5. The Aqreement Won't Be Modified to Give cities Rate settinq Authoritv. The County can not, by certain bond covenants, give cities the right to approve tipping fees. The County has "rate covenants" in their outstanding bond agreements requiring them to set the rates at whatever amount is necessary to service the debt and keep the system afloat. They need that authority not just to service the bonds but to keep the system from being financed by the County General Fund. If they surrendered it, they would jeopardize their general fund. Even if the cities were given the right to approve increases in the tipping fee, it would have to be reasonably exercised, and they would have to be set to cover the costs of the system. The problem is that the system has not properly accrued for its costs of doing business; it has not sited new landfills, it has incorporated high priced, low value technologies. The only way for us to avoid these costs is to retain the right to take all of our trash elsewhere when the market place provides a cheaper alternative. This agreement is designed to prevent that alternative, and achieves that purpose quite effectively.,l/ 6. Reducinq the Flow Commitment to 50% Doesn't Alleviate Concerns. The Flow Control Covenant now obligates each member agency to deliver a fixed tonnage, declared to be about 50%, of its Acceptable Waste to such waste disposal facility (landfill, MRF or transfer station) as the County may reasonably designate. a. The Risk of Uncontrolled Esca1atinq Tippinq Fees is Enhanced--not Reduced--bv Reducinq the Flow. 5. A recommended amendment could be made to allow termination when alternative disposal costs become cheaper. flow10.wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 3 13'J/ The risk of uncontrolled escalating tipping fees is worse than before because the County retains the authority to set the disposal charges (see section 3.6) and they may simply divide the cost of doing business by half as much tonnage causing the rate to escalate twice as much as under the circumstance where we would give 100% of our trash. b. The Commitment is for Fixed Tonnaqe, Not 50%. Total flow has been dropping over the last three years 2.5 million tons per year to 1.6 million tons per year. may be due to recycling, maybe the economy. I assume vista's proportionate tonnage has been dropping also. from This Chula This agreement requires us to commit 82,000 tons per year, not 50%. I don't know if this is 50% of our City's tonnage or not,W but if the trend of reduced flows continues due tb recycling or the economy, 82,000 tons will become an increasing percentage of our total flow--flow we may need later to build our own facilities in the South Bay. c. Risk of Pavinq Escalatinq Transport Costs. Right now, we transport the trash from the city res idents curbside to the Otay Landfill--just a few miles. Our residents pay for the cost of that transport. Under the revised agreement, the city is still exposed to the same risk of paying higher transport costs since the County may designate any of its facilities to which the City of Chula vista would be required to deliver its trash. Conceivably, and for purely economic reasons, it may be necessary to deliver a certain amount of trash to the NCRRA facility in the North County and the cost of getting it to the North County facility would, without further protection, be borne by the member agency. 6. Enforcement of the Flow Control Covenant may have Trash Fund and General Fund liabi1itv exposure for the city. A. Traditional Flow Control mav be illeqal. The city will still be required to resort to direct municipal collection of acceptable waste if that is necessary in order to get the trash delivered to a designated facility. Recent cases have held that municipalities lack the authority to exe- 6. I inquired and was advised that the amount of our tonnage is not precisely known. flow10.wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 4 ):J <J:L cute traditional Flow Control CovenantsY because there is an insufficient legitimate state or city interest to justify in- terjecting itself into affairs of "interstate commerce" .~I B. We May be Required to Cancel Franchises and Become a Municipal Collector. If we do not have the power to require a licensed hauler to take their trash to a County facility charging $100 per ton because there is a cheaper facility available at $70 per ton, the Agreement requires "municipal collection"--that is, we pick the trash up ourselves and take it to the County facility and pay the $100 per ton. We hope that we can collect the $100 per ton from those persons whose trash we collected. C. Our General Fund May Pay the Difference. However, it seems to this lawyer to be a natural extension of the recent trend of cases that, if a "traditional flow control" is illegal, we would also lack the authority to charge for municipal collection in an amount that reflects the $30 per ton increment. If we can't collect it, our general fund will be required to cover the difference. At $30 per ton for 160,000 tons per year, this could amount to $4,800,000 per year out of the general fund. This non-traditional flow control covenant has not yet been tested~, so I admittedly could be wrong about this conclusion. However, the magnitude of this risk must be considered in deciding whether to approve this agreement. If I am right, about the way the case law may develop, the City'S General Fund will have to pick up the incremental difference between the free market price for trash tipping and the County controlled price. Our General Fund will therefore 7. Traditional covenants do not require municipal collection. They simply make it a law that a trash generator--a resident--sha1l deliver his trash to a system facility and make it illegal to deliver it outside of the system. 8. Ordinances which we would be required to adopt, banning export of trash from a system haye been held to interfere with a waste generators or waste haulers ability to take trash--a commodity--to an out-of-state facility, thereby interfering with interstate commerce. This can only be done with a substantial state interest. 9. It was recently devised by County's bond counsel to survive the recent trend in cases. flow10.wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 5 /3' J;J be "bailing out" the County Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and General Fund problem. If I am wrong, our ratepayers will be paying the differential. D. Enforcement Costs. In addition to this exposure to General Fund liability, the City'S Trash Fund will be incurring costs in enforcement actions when haulers start taking their trash to the cheaper, non-County dump sites. I note that the Commission is assuming responsibility for reasonable costs, fees and expenses incurred in anyone party's litigation costs associated with a challenge that may be common to all member agencies such as protection of the Flow Control Covenant. I note, however, that the indemnity is not out of the County's General Fund, but out of the County's Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, a fund which will be redistributed back to the member agencies through the tipping fees. We, in essence, then would be indemnifying ourselves. If we are going to assume the philosophy that it is appropriate for the system to pay for itself and that the costs of the system, such as enforcement costs, should be spread to the system users, it should be a normal extension of that philosophy to have the system pay for all enforcement actions. 7. Our Warranty That the Flow Control Covenant is Valid ExplicitlY Shifts the Exposure to the City's General Fund. If it isn't already apparent that we may have General Fund exposure, the Agreement, at Section 3.4(a) requires us to warrant and represent that we have the right, power and authority under existing applicable law to enter into, comply with, and implement the Flow Control Covenant. The way the Flow Control Covenant is defined in the Agreement (to-wit: an agreement to pick up the trash ourselves if everything else fails) makes that clause "probably enforceable" but again, if the traditional aspect of the Flow Control Covenant is not enforceable, its illegality will not make it chargeable to the Trash Users, and the warranty will have to be paid out of the City'S General Fund. 8. Economic Risk Surcharqe May Be I11eqal. and Cheaper than the Alternative. The County has threatened to impose an "economic risk sur- charge" equal to 50% of the tipping fee on those cities refusing to floW10.Wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 6 );<31 sign.J.Q1 There is a constitutional prohibition on imposing a charge for a service that is greater than the cost of that service. To the extent that this is a quantifiable element of cost, we may have to pay it. To the extent that it is a penalty, it may be held illegal. But regardless of its illegality, if we have to pay it for three to five years while we develop alternatives, it may be better than uncontrolled escalating tipping fees for 20 years. 9. It is FiscallY Imprudent to Finance A Facility with a 7 Year Life Over a 20 Year Period. The proposal contemplated currently by the County is to issue 20 year bonds to finance the San Marcos expansion which, even if permitted, will have a life expectancy of only 7 years. At least 600,000 tons of our waste flow, and hence our tipping fees, will be paying for that expansion for 20 years. But at the end of 7 years, we will be giving our tonnage not only for the closed San Marcos facility, but we will have to use our tonnage to provide financing for new facilities to handle ongoing north county trash and for cleaning up the closed facility. At about the same time, in 7 years, the Otay Landfill capacity will have been exhausted, and we will also need to use our tonnage to provide financing for new facilities to handle ongoing south county trash. The tipping fees for this tonnage will now be bearing the freight for the 7 year life of the San Marcos facility- -now closed, the clean up costs for the closed facility, a new north county facility, the NCRRA, and our own new south county facility. It seems that we could find and develop our own landfill and pay for it with our own tipping fees at a price that won't carry all of this extra cost baggage. At a minimum, we should be sure that we can't do it cheaper before we make a multi-million dollar decision. 10. The Aqreement May Impact Our Ability to Attract Business and Jobs, and May Be an External Control on our Growth. Waste management is a critical limiter on growth. By committing our flow for the overall system, and empower~ng a non- city authority to make it available and price it, we are losing 10. Thus, if the tipping fee is $43 per ton for signatory cities, Chula vista ratepayer, if it refuses to sign, would be charged $61. 50. flow10.wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 7 /3-.:35' control over an aspect of the quality of life we can offer our businesses and residents. 11. The County Is AlreadY C1aiminQ Half of Our Host Fee. A strong motivation for the City to consider entering into this agreement is the provision that the City will be paid a Host Fee of $2.80 per ton, a charge that will be passed on to our residents. since the Otay Landfill is already partly in the territory of the City and partly in the territory of the County, the County has already indicated that they will claim half of the Host Fee, and because most of the future landfilling activity will be on the County side, they may lay claim to more of the tipping fee than half in the future. Therefore, much of our motivation should be diminished. Recommendation: It is my foremost recommendation that you do not approve the agreement. It is my secondary recommendation that, if you feel the need to approve an agreement, that the agreement be amended as follows: 1. give the cities, not the County, landfill siting authority. 2. give the city the ability to terminate the flow control covenant without penalty or cost at such time as the cheaper alternate tipping fees become available to the City. 3. give the City the ability to terminate the flow control covenant at such time as the City'S general fund may be obligated to pay for the tipping fee. 4. specify that as to the otay Landfill Host Fee, the City of Chu1a vista shall receive all of said Host Fee for the duration of the Flow Control Covenant. I will address minor criticisms at the time of the hearing upon request. flow10. wp May 20, 1993 Comments on Revised Interim Flow Control Agreement Page 8 13"'3~ RESOLUTION NO. 17/4e; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT BY, BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITIES OF THE COUNTY ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM SOLID WASTE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, AND COMMITTING 50% OF THE CITY'S WASTESTREAM TO THE COUNTY WHEREAS, on 3/30/93, Council discussed regional solid waste issues and a proposed Solid Waste Participation Agreement in a workshop which identified general concerns and directed staff to focus on key concerns and recommendations for modifying the Agreement; and WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of 4/20/93, Council again received updated information on specific concerns and suggested revisions, and provided input to Counci1member Moore in representing South Bay cities in renegotiating the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the SANDAG Board (sitting as the Integrated Waste Management Task Force) had established an Elected Officials steering Committee with the direction to negotiate a modified Participation Agreement acceptable to the entire Task Force; and WHEREAS, the new Agreement would then be distributed to all the cities and the County for action by the respective councils and the Board of Supervisors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chu1a vista does hereby approve the Agreement by, between and among the County of San Diego and the cities of the County Establishing an Interim Solid Waste Commission and Providing for the Disposal of Solid Waste, and committing 50% of the city's Wastestream to the County, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the city of Chula vista is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the city of Chu1a vista. Presented by Approved as to form by , stephanie Snyder, Principal Management Assistant Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney F: \home\attomey\SoIWaste.res /3' 37 ~ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT J~ ITEM TITLE: Item Meeting Date RESOLUTION I '7 tJ 9 JTranSferring $2,500 of unused CDBG funds Pi}~.) from various sub-grantees to the Lutheran Social Services of California for the "Thursday's Meal" program SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Director City Managerj". ~ ~\ c.. S . REVIEWED BY: (4/5ths Vote: YES _ NO ....L) BACKGROUND: In July 1991, Lutheran Social Services and the South Bay Ecumenical Council began a weekly meal program for homeless people. The "Thursday's Meal" program currently serves 200 people, half of whom are children. The committee overseeing the program has recently expanded to serve meals on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church. Lutheran Social Services has sent the City Council a letter (see attached) requesting $2,500 to cover the cost of utilities, maintenance, and insurance. This is a one-time request and immediately needed due to the rapid growth of the program. Unused CDBG social services funds are available from various sub-grantees. RECOMMEl\'DATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution transferring $2,500 of CDBG funds from various sub-grantees to the Lutheran Social Services of California for the "Thursday's Meal" program BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: The Thursday's Meal program was started by the South Bay Ecumenical Council, Lutheran Social Services, and Chula Vista Human Services Council in July 1992. The purpose of the program is to provide a weekly dinner meal, prepared and served by local church groups, to homeless and needy families and individuals. The program is coordinated by Lutheran Social Services and an ad-hoc committee of volunteers from various churches. Fay and Jerry Needle of the Grandmothers Club provide on-site management and also pick-up food donations. To date, over 500 volunteers from more than twenty religious organizations have prepared and served meals. At the first meal served last July, a dozen people were served; currently, about 200 people are served each Thursday. The committee has recently added a Monday dinner meal, which is prepared and served at the Presbyterian Church on Hilltop Street. Due to the unexpectedly large response to the Thursday's Meal program, Lutheran Social Services is making a one-time request for $2,500 of CDBG funds. Although the facility spaces are provided without charge to the program, the Salvation Army and Presbyterian Church are charging $15 per use for the cost of utilities and maintenance. In addition, Lutheran Social Services must purchase paper products, plastic utensils, coffee, and cleaning supplies. If-I Page 2, Ite~A Meeting Date 7/93~~J The ad-hoc committee is raising funds from the community to cover these expenses in the future, as well as to expand the program to another night. However, the rapid growth of the program has created an immediate need for the funds requested. Unused CDBG social service funds are available from previous years. Several sub-grantees did not use up their entire allocation, leaving amounts ranging from $200 to $1000. FlSCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the general fund. The CDBG funds to be transferred were allocated to sub-grantees in previous years but remain unexpended. The funds are from the following accounts: Jobs For Youth Otay Comm. Clinic Project Hand Sweetwater UHSD Shared Housing TOTAL 647-6471-BG222 647-6471-BG237 647-6471-BG239 647-6471-BG249 647-6471-BG228 $ 1,036 767 282 200 215 $ 2,500 _ /f'2. RESOLUTION I '11J93 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING $2,500 OF UNUSED CDBG FUNDS FROM VARIOUS SUB- GRANTEES TO THE LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE "THURSDAY'S MEAL' PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City participates in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a principal goal of which is to fund programs and services which will benefit low and moderate-income Chula Vista households; and, WHEREAS, the South Bay Ecumenical Council, Chula Vista Human Services Council, and Lutheran Social Services have established a home repair program for senior citizens; and, WHEREAS, the City is desirous of having those certain services for the benefit of low income households, hereinafter enumerated, performed by the Grantee, and WHEREAS, CDBG funds are available for reappropriation from completed projects; and, NOW, THEREFORE, mE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS. FOLWWS: SECTION I. The City Council transfers $2,500 from the following accounts to Lutheran Social Services of Southern California for the Thursday's Meal Program (a new project): Jobs For Youth Otay Comm. Clinic Project Hand Sweetwater UHSD Shared Housing TOTAL 647-6471-BG222 647-647l-BG237 647-647l-BG239 647-647l-BG249 647-6471-BG228 $ 1,036 767 282 200 215 $ 2,500 SECTION II. This Resolution shall take and be in full force and effect immediately upon the passage and adoption hereof. SECTION III. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption hereof in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted. 14"" - 3 ~9-3 Resolution Page 2 Presented by: Chris Salomone Community Development Director [DHARRIS:DISK-93-4\LSS2.RES) 14-t ~9~r ..+.. ~~ III :0 ..,~ ~~ ~ ~ :><.ic::= I iol tnr-- - _ 01> <:: "'T1c:: ;0:: -- ~- - '" Lutheran Social Services of Southern Cliifrottlia 0 March 25, 1993 Mayor Tim Nader and The City Council of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Dear Mayor and Council Members: ~' . -~,..'- Lutheran Social Services has been sponsoring a weekly congregate meal program at the Salvation Army facilities (648 Third Avenue) since July of 1992. By the end of February we had served 3,302 people, 1,363 of whom were childrenl Most of these people are the working poor of the South Bay, with the number of homeless growing. I am proud to say that this meal is served by congregations and organiza- tions from all over San Diego County. To date a total of 539 volunteers haye generously given 1,499 hours of their time towards this effort. Due to the growing numbers of those in need we will begin offering another weekly meal on Monday, March 22, at Chula Vista Presbyterian Church. The volunteers are in place for months in adyance, and we expect those we serye will be comparable in size to our meal on Thursday. Before the end of the year o,..r gosl is iO aUG 'vel anothe. cOIIsrega16 "'''01 on toithar Tuesday u, Wednesday evening. Currently we pay $15 per week at each site for utility and maintenance fees. Over the course of a year these costs total $1,560. We also purchase annually another $2,000 in paper products, utensils, coffee, and cleaning supplies. Lutheran Social Services charges a nominal fee of $500 annually for proY/ding liability insurance, bookkeeping and program management. Though proceeds of $500 are anticipated from congregational gifts a yet unknown percentage will.be received from the Crop Walk, we financial need of $2,500. ~ ~rcn"", I /' "'1' D ,~\ - -) ~ -- '-' 1993 '-- S! "vI 3101 '"rth """';4:; CA "'03;;';~.~~f'~ 6ru;;:;;;p' " Mayor and Council Page Two March 25, 1993 On behalf of this program we are asking the City of Chula Vista for $2,500 - from CDBG funds to help meet current expenses and to expand this program to one more night before the end of 1993. Next year we calculate our financial need to be substantially less, since our financial resources base is growing slowly and steadily. This program serves a nutritious meal to mostly low-income families in Chula Vista. The bulk of this meal is provided and served by volunteers. It is a real need in the community and, therefore, I believe it is worthy of your consideration. Please feci welcome to spend an evening with us and see first-hand this wonderful cooperative effort. Perhaps the City Council would like to put together a meal and serve itl would be pleased to help you do that, if your time permits. Thank you for your consideration in these matters. I have appreciated your support in the past. J look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully, . !J;t )PIA J~~ ~tt JJ'nki~s Area Director for San Diego County 14 -G, -13$ 't. ~Jf?- :::..,.~ ~ ~.-....;~.-...; ~:~~~ ClN OF CHULA VISTA OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY May 17, 1993 From: The Honorable Mayor and city counn:t) Bruce M. Boogaard, City AttorneY10~ Lutheran Social Services Contract for Meals Program To: Re: Please be advised that I have now reviewed the operation of the Lutheran Social Services Program for the feeding of homeless and have been advised that there will be no religious proselytization whatsoever; that the Lutheran Social Services, although connected to the Lutheran Church, is not, in fact, the Church itself. It is my opinion that there is not a violation of the separation of church and state principles in connection with the funding of this program and recommend that the program proceed in the manner recommended by staff. BMB: 19k cc: John Goss Chris Salomone David Harris F:\home\attomey\luthserv .rne,m /Lf-7 276 FOURTH AVE/CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910/(619) 691-5037 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item If Meeting Date 5/25/93 ITEM TITLE: Report on Request by San Diego Area Wastewater Management District to share in the costs of treating Tijuana Sewage SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works ~ '\ REVIEWED BY: City Manager -JG ~ ~1 There is an item on the Agenda for the San Diego Area Wastewater Management Board of Directors (SDA WMD) meeting of May 28, 1993 to approve sharing the costs of treating Tijuana sewage between all the Participating Agencies if the Federal Government doesn't pay their share. RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept the staff's report and support the City of San Diego in efforts to receive funding from the Federal Government for their proportionate share of operation and management costs for sewage treatment and that Chula Vista, San Diego and other Participating Agencies not agree at this time to share in the cost. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable DISCUSSION: The City of San Diego has been treating Tijuana sewage since last year through an agreement with the Federal International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). San Diego has been paid a negotiated amount from the IBWC for this year, but there are not adequate funds in the Federal Budget for next year to cover the total proportionate costs including overhead. The Federal Government is not being charged any costs for Clean Water Program (CWP) costs. San Diego wants to charge commercial rates to the IBWC (not including CWP Administration costs or costs that would expand the system). Staff believes that this is fair and reasonable. In essence San Diego is asking member agencies to share the cost with San Diego to make up any cost difference not covered by the Federal Government. Staff does not support agreeing at this time to share in the costs should IBWC not be able to get funding. President Clinton indicated in his address in San Diego Monday that he would seek approval for this funding. The costs to Chula Vista for next year would amount to $153,291. This represents approximately 30 cents per month per single family household. /.5''''/ Page 2, Item ~ Meeting Date: 5/25/93 Should the Federal Government not come forward with funding, then the issue could be revisited by the SDAWMD. Options would include: . Not treating the sewage, and polluting the ocean. . Sharing the full cost by all the Agencies in the system based on annual flows. ($153,291 for Chula Vista) . Paid for fully by City of San Diego. (Cost for Chula Vista = $0) . Paid for by the benefiting coastal cities only. (Cost to Chula Vista = $0) . All Participating Agencies, including San Diego, pay actual out of pocket costs, not overhead. (Cost to Chula Vista = ?) CONCLUSION: Staff believes it is premature to agree to any funding to share in the cost of treating Tijuana sewage. Chula Vista should give political support to SDA WMD to help convince the Federal Government of their responsibility to pay their fair share. Should the region's efforts not be fruitful, then the issue could be revisited by SDAWMD. FISCAL IMPACT: None if adopt staff recommendation. If comply with San Diego request the cost for Chula Vista would be $153,291. Attachment: City of San Diego CWP report. JPL:SB FILE NKY-220 F:ENGlNEERIAGENDAISDAWkfD.520 052093 /5".2 DATE: '. City of San Diego CLEAN WATER PROGRAM MEMORANDUM 533-4200 CWP- In reply. please refer to Chronological Number: 109786 April 30, 1993 TO: H. R. Frauenfelder, Interim General Manager, MS 970-A FROM: Dave Schlesinger, MS 970 SUBJECT: Funding for the Continued Treatment of Tijuana Sewage in the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System (Metro) This memo is in response to the request by the San Diego Area Wastewater Management Board of Directors at the April 23, 1993 meeting for additional backup information on projected costs that might be shared with the City of San Diego by the other agencies in the event Federal reimbursement is not forthcoming. Included is a copy of the agreement signed by the City of San Diego and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) which states inter alia: "The United States Section will seek funding from the United States Congress in its 1993 Fiscal Year budget request to cover the amount necessary to reimburse the City......at a rate of $600 per million e:allons of sewage. In subsequent vears the U.S. Section will seek funding.... . to cover the amount necessary to reimburse the City.. ... based on the rate charged by the City to commercial customers. Also included is correspondence by the City and State to the effect that the amount to be charged for Federal Fiscal Year 1994 is $821 per million gallons of sewage treated. The following are the current estimates of cost sharing by the participating agencies based on the following assumptions: 1. Mean daily flows for the entire year will be 10.5 mgd. This represents the average daily flow for calendar year 1992 as measured by the IBWC. 2. Federal reimbursement for 1993 is based upon $600/mgd. 3. Treatment will recommence on May 1, 1993 after repairs are completed on the Mexican flow diversion structure. 4. . Federal funding for FY93 will be limited to $613,000. 5. Reimbursement for FY94 is based upon $821/mgd. 6. Federal Funding for FY94 will be limited to $313,000. 7. Agencies will provide reimbursement for treatment of Tijuana sewage based upon their proportionate flow in the Metropolitan Sewer System as estimated for FY93 and FY94 respectively. 8. E1 Cajon will become a District member in 1993 as a result of modification to the weighted vote. I.?:J 109786 H: R. Frauenfelder, Interim General Manager San Diego Area Wastewater Management District Funding for the Continued Treatment of Tijuana Sewage in the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System (Metro) April 30, 1993 Page 2 of3 PROPOSED COST SHARING FOR TREATMENT OF TIJUANA SEWAGE BY PARTICIPATING AGENCIES AND CITY OF SAN DIEGO AGENCY FY93 FY93 FY 93 FY94 FY94 FY 94 FLOW PROJ. FLOW COST FLOW FLOW COST (MGD) PROJ. SHARE PRO] PROJ. SHARE % OF (MGD) % OF TOTAL TOTAL Chula VistalMont. 10.31 5.88 45,536 10.01 5.41% 153,291 Coronado 2.22 1.27 9.835 2.23 1.20% 34.002 Del Mar 0.63 0.36 2,788 0.71 0.39% 11,051 El Cajon 6.59 3.76 29,118 7.92 4.28% 121,273 Imperial Beach 2.55 1.46 11.306 2.25 1.21% 34,285 La Mesa 4.16 2.37 18,354 4.38 2.37% 67.154 Lakesidel Alpine 2.38 1.36 10.532 2.60 1.40% 39,669 Lemon Grove 1.59 0.91 7,047 1.77 0.96% 27.201 National City 3.04 1.73 13,397 4.01 2.17% 61.487 Otay 0.30 0.17 1,317 0.39 0.16% 4,534 Padre Dam 3.91 2.23 17.269 4.17 2.25% 63,753 Poway 3.28 1.87 14.482 3.78 2.04% 57,803 Spring Valley 5.97 3.41 26,407 8.72 4.71% 133.457 Wintergardens 0.90 0.51 3.950 0.76 0.41% 11.617 AGENCY TOTAL: 47.83 27.28 211.260 53.60 28.96 % 820,577 City of San Diego 127.51 72.72 563.153 131.41 71.04% 2.012.908 SYSTEM TOTAL: 175.34 100.00 774,413 185.01 100.00 2.833,483 % NOTE: Estimated costs to treat Tijuana sewage in FY94 ($2.8 MILL) is approximately 4% of total estimated Metro O&M Costs for FY94. /5,i 109786 H. R. Frauenfelder, Interim General Manager San Diego Area Wastewater Management District Funding for the Continued Treatment of Tijuana Sewage in the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System (Metro) April 30. 1993 Page 3 of 3 It should be noted that the proposed cost sharing by the other agencies would not be required if the Federal Government abided by its signed agreements. The Federal budget process in Washington will, however, undoubtedly adversely impact any requests from the mwc for treatment of the Tijuana sewage. The City will continue to work closely with our Congressional delegation to ensure that the Federal Government does honor its commitment to what all agree is a Federal Funding responsibility. FDS:kw . C:\wp51 ldocIFDS\30422.MEM Attachments: 1. 2. 3. CWP Chron. No. 109617 _~~ CWP Chron. No. 109143 ....C'.~> . IBWC Memonmdum of Agreement t"\~ ~ . ~" /..s: .5 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT Item / ~ Meeting Date OS/25/9) ITEM TITLE: COUNCIL fl. Resolution J 7/30 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Price Company AGENCY [!.. Resolution 1328 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Price Company SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Director (.S . REVIEWED BY: Executive DirectorJ~'1j '6:~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X) BACKGROUND: In discussions with Price Club concerning their plans for their Broadway store and the new H Street store, the need for improving access off Palomar to the Broadway shopping center was identified. The Price Company is requesting a level of assurance from the City via the proposed Memorandum of Understanding that the City intends to facilitate this improvement. The improvements entail acquisition of right-of-way, in order to upgrade an existing private driveway to public road standards, and relocating an existing traffic signal from in front of the Palomar Trolley Station to the new road's 4-way intersection at the secondary entrance of the future Palomar Trolley Shopping Center (see Map A). The proposed improvements benefit traffic flow on Palomar Street and traffic conditions at the intersection of Palomar Street and Broadway. It should be noted that Price Club is scheduled to close escrow on the H Street property the week of May 25, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: That the Council and Redevelopment Agency approve: 1) their respective resolutions approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Price Company providing assistance in improving the traffic access off Palomar Street to the Price Club Shopping Center, and 2) authorize staff to prepare any additional documents necessary to implement the MOU. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: The proposed new public road will provide a public right-of-way between Palomar Street and Oxford Street to the Price Club Shopping Center. This will benefit both the City, in terms of improved traffic flow on Palomar and easing congestion at the Palomar/Broadway intersection, and the shopping center tenants, as well as optimize the development potential of the vacant I~'" / Item 1(, Meeting Date 05/25193 parcel located west of and adjacent to the existing Price Club store (parcel #4; see attached map B). The proposed MOD provides for cooperation and cost sharing between the City, Agency and Price Club to effectuate the proposed new access road. Key terms are as follows: L Rig.ht-of-Wav Acquisition Approximately 38,953 square feet, or .89 acres of land, is required to be dedicated to the City for public right-of-way (see Map C). Price Club is responsible for negotiating to acquire this property. Should their efforts to secure voluntary dedication or sale of the property not be successful, the City agrees to consider using eminent domain. However, whether acquired through voluntary sale or condemnation, Price Club must pay all acquisition costs, which could range from $0 to an estimated $429,000 (based on 38,953 square feet at $1 LOO/square feet). 2. Use of Eminent Domain As indicated, the City agrees to consider using eminent domain in the event Price Club is unable to acquire the right-of-way through voluntary dedication or sale. However, the City will not pay for acquisition costs. 3. Road and Sil!nal Construction Price Club will pay up front for road improvements and signal relocation. The City or Agency will reimburse Price Club for the actual cost of construction over time from revenues generated by parcel #4 and subject to such terms as provided for in a future agreement. (The current rough estimate of construction costs is $272,000). 4. MTDB Approval The City and Agency agree to facilitate MTDB approval of the traffic signal relocation. 5. Lel!al and Other Consultant Fees Price Club agrees to pay for all legal costs associated with the proposed MOU and related agreements (estimated to not exceed $30,000). The City and/or Agency agree to pay for legal and other consultant costs related to eminent domain proceedings not to exceed $50,000. In terms of environmental review, the proposed improvements are found to be exempt from CEQA as there is no new project (as defined by CEQA) involved. A CEQA exemption will be prepared and filed upon approval of the MOU. FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed MOU would result in the following estimated fiscal impacts to Price Club and the City/Agency, respectively: /h ;,,2, Item I ~ Meeting Date OS/25/93 Cost Item Price Club Citv / Al!encv Land Acquisition Construction and Signal relocation Legal/Consultant Fees Est. up to $429,000 Est. $272,000 NTE $ 30,000' -0- Est. $272,000 NTE $ 50,000 NTE $322,000 TOTAL Est. uo to $731.000 In summary, City/Agency costs are estimated to not exceed $322,000. Price Club's costs, while potentially up to approximately $730,000, are actually expected to be significantly less due to some level of voluntary right-of-way dedication. *Estimated at approximately $15- $20,000. Cheryl #2 PriceClb.MOU I~'J uu .~........... . -------------. .. ~ . --- ---------- -1'1 ..... ........ ~ ., -. .. . . '" ,\ ~ oJ"- .1;:) l1- )( <;:) / / / / / / .. o. / / --------,/-- / / / I N t7 V S T P. 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Zr.:\. ~\::J _ ~ ., ;: . ~ . @ . . @ . '. , ~ '. .............~"';:'::.......-.:. . .j../~-2S0 't. ~ . '?-?I ~ .f ,. ~--~....._..--<. "-- .... .~.-""'" . p ~, ,-:.1 ,-. ....._.-...1'1;4 MRY 14 '93 14:03 "'" ,.... F-782 T-310 P-004 . --.. . .., -.~~ THE PR I CE COMPRNY .._---............ .......-- .. 6195814964 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PALOMAR ACCESS SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA This Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") is made and entered into as of this day of , 199_, by and among the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a municipal corporation having charter powers ("CITY"), THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a political subdivision of the State of California (the "Agency") and THE PRICE COMPANY, a California corporation ("Owner") with reference to the recitals set forth below. RECITALS A. Owner is the legal owner of certain real property (the "Site") located with the City and within the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area (the "Project Area"). The site is described, for purposes of identification only, in the descrip- tion of the Site, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment No. 1 and is shown on the site Map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment No.2. B. The site is currently partially developed with a Price Club retail outlet. A large portion of the site remains undeveloped due to the lack of access. C. In order to facilitate development and use of the remainder of the Site, to service additional properties with the Project Area and improve circulation within the Project Area the parties hereto desire to cooperate to provide a new public street (the "Street") as generally shown on the site Map. D. The property required for the construction of the Street (the "Right-of-Way") is located outside the boundaries of the Project Area. E. Construction of the Street will require the relocation of an existing traffic signal currently located at the entrance to the MTDB Palomar Trolley station (the "Trolley Station") and realignment of the entrance of the Trolley station. F. provisions of supports the element. Construction of the Street is consistent with the the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area and goals of the City'S general plan circulation 5\20 13422G. N~4 -1- 1?-7 AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals set forth above and for other good and valuable consideration pro- vided for herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Provisions of the street Benefits the Proiect Area. It is the determination of the City and Agency that con- struction of the street will be a benefit to the Project Area in that the street will provide access to the Site, improve access to other properties within the Project Area and generally improve circulation with the Project Area. 2. Acquisition of the Riaht-of-Way. (a) Owner to Acquire. Owner shall attempt to acquire the Right-of-Way at Owner's sole cost through pur- chase from third parties. The precise al ignment of the Right-of-Way shall be determined by city. (b) Consideration of Eminent Domain. In the event that Owner is unable to acquire the Right-of-Way through voluntary sale at a purchase price acceptable to Owner and upon receipt by city of a written request from Owner, City agrees to review and consider use of the City's power of eminent domain to acquire the Right-of-Way. Owner acknowledges and agrees that this MOU is not intended and shall not be interpreted to bind or commit City to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire the Right-of-Way or for any other purpose. City's sole obliga- tion pursuant to this MOU is to duly consider, after compli- ance with all legal and procedural requirements, whether the public interest and necessity require the exercise of eminent domain to acquire the Right-of-Way. In no event shall City's determination that the exercise of eminent domain is not appropriate or required to acquire the Right- of-Way be deemed a default of this MOU or a lack of good faith on the part of City. (c) Allocation of Costs. In the event that Owner is unable to acquire the Right-Of-Way by voluntary purchase and the City after receipt of a written request from Owner authorizes the exercise of eminent domain to acquire the Right-Of-Way: (i) the City and/or the Agency shall bear the first Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) of the cost of the necessary expenses including, but not limited to, appraisals, consultant fees, legal fees and court costs (the "Processing Costs"), and (ii) Owner shall bear the remainder of the Processing Costs and lOO% of the cost of the Right- Of-Way. S\Z013422G. NW4 -2- I~-Y Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the City commences exercise of eminent domain and the total cost to acquire the right-of-way exceeds the Owner's last offers to the involved third parties by fifteen percent (15%) or more, Owner shall have the right to terminate this MOU upon provision of written notice to City and Agency and payment to City of all costs expended or incurred relative to the eminent domain action prior to termination of the MOU. Said costs shall include costs and damages incurred or expended due to a termination of the eminent domain action by City due to Owner's termination of the MOU even if incurred or expended before or after termination of the MOU. Owner shall pay all costs, expenses and damages to City within thirty (30) days of receipt of reasonable evidence of said costs, damages and expenses. 3. Construction of street Improvements. In the event the Right-Of-Way is acquired by Owner or city, Owner shall construct the required street improvements (the "street Improve- ments") in accordance with the specifications established by City and at Owner's sole cost. Such construction shall include but not be limited to installation of pavement, curbs, gutters and sidewalks and the relocation or the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of the street and Palomar Road. If the Right-of-Way is acquired by Owner, upon completion of construction of the street Improvements, Owner shall convey the Right-of-Way to City at no cost to City. In the construction of the street Improvements, Owner shall comply with all applicable public bid and prevailing wage requirements. 4. Reimbursement of Owner. At such time as the site is further developed by Owner or Owner's successor-in-interest, the Agency and/or the City shall reimburse Owner for the actual cost of the construction of the Street Improvements, as found to be reasonable and approved by the City Engineer, in accordance with terms and conditions to be mutually agreed to and set forth in a document executed by Agency and Owner. Such reimbursement may be paid to Owner over time from tax revenue generated by the future development of the site. 5. city/Aqency Assistance. City and Agency staff shall use reasonable efforts to work to encourage and facilitate MTDB approval of (i) the relocation of the existing traffic signal from the Palomar Road entrance to the Trolley station to the intersection of the street and Palomar Road; and, (ii) the realignment of the entrance to the Trolley station. The staff shall also use reasonable efforts to facilitate agreements between MTDB and other third parties to provide necessary easements to accommodate entrance to and exit from all properties S\Z013422G. N"4 -3- It'? affected by construction of the street. Neither the City nor the Agency shall be required to incur any cost or expense to obtain the approvals or agreements referenced above, nor shall the City or the Agency have any liability in the event that, despite such reasonable efforts, such approvals or agreements are not obtained. In the event MTDB fails to approve the relocation of the traffic signal, City, at city's sole discretion, shall have the right to terminate the MOU with no liability to Owner or Agency. 6. Reimbursement of Consultant Fees. Owner shall pay to Agency an amount equal to the cost to Agency for consul- tants and legal counsel incurred relative to the drafting and approval of this MOU and any documents necessary to implement this MOU provided, however, that Owner's obligation to Agency pursuant to this paragraph 6 shall not exceed THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00). Payment shall be made to Agency within thirty (30) days of receipt by Owner of reasonable documentation of such costs. 7. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be addressed as follows and be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by overnight mail (Federal Express, Express Mail or the like) or sent by First Class Mail. If to City: City of Chula vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chu1a vista, California 91910 Attention: John Goss with a Copy to: City of Chu1a vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California 91910 Attention: Bruce Boogaard City Attorney with a copy to: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter 4695 MacArthur Court, 7th Newport Beach, California Attention: Marcia Scully & Hampton Floor 92660 If to Agency: The Redevelopment Agency of The City of Chula vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California 91910 Attention: John Goss with a Copy to: City of Chu1a vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California 91910 Attention: Bruce Boogaard Agency Counsel S\Z013422G. N~4 -4- Ii, ,/~ with a Copy to: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter 4695 MacArthur Court, 7th Newport Beach, California Attention: Marcia Scully & Hampton Floor 92660 If to Owner: The Price Company 4241 Jutland San Diego, California 92117 Attention: Mr. Don Howells with a Copy to: Mr. Joseph R. Satz Vice President-Counsel The Price Company 4649 Morena Boulevard P.O. Box 85466 San Diego, California 92138 8. Disputes. In the event of a dispute this MOU will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any litigation regarding this MOU shall be filed in the Superior Court in the County of San Diego. In the event of litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable costs including but not limited to attorney fees. 9. Relationship of Parties. It is understood that the contractual relationship among the City, Agency and Owner is such that each party is an independent entity and not an agent of any other party. 10. Further city /Aqency Assistance. It is under- stood that the terms of this MOU embody the final assistance which the City or the Agency is willing to provide to the Owner in connection with the development of the site. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this MOU on the date first above written. "CITY" City of Chu1a Vista, a municipal corporation By: Tim Nader, Mayor Approved As to Form: Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney S\Z013422G.NW4 -5- /""/1 Approved As to Content: Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney "AGENCY" The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, a political subdivision of the state of California By: Tim Nader, Chairman Approved As to Form: Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney Marcia Scully Special Counsel to Agency Approved As to Content: Chris Salomone Executive Director Community Development Department S\Z013422G.N~4 -6- /q; '1';"'/ ,/,,/:3 "OWNER" THE PRICE COMPANY, a California corporation By: Its: S\Z013422G.N~4 -7- /~ ~/:J ATTACHMENT NO. 1 Parcels 1 and 4 of Parcel Map 12083 filed in the Office of the county Recorder, County of San Diego, state of California in F/P 82-124226 recorded on April 29, 1982. It, --Ii ~ , rt ,"'>va 111----.:1 ' ~ ~ 'iJn,I... Ly~~ I I '"3Nt LNOS~~""3r HOSI0Y'" lJl ;u o ~ o ~ ~ :< I~ "3Nt LNMYlOOOM 'SOZI ''''"d I I 'N"31"3 I ] "30IS110ell\lH I I I I DI I CJ S"31d\l~ I ~ - J~I OOIlOlO:> :lI 1 lD r < o - Z o c '" -i ;U ~ r en1:> "3::>1 lid ~ \ ~ 'SOZ 'W"d ~ I" fit J ~ "ON - - - -'J."3lY.1S-- -OIlOHO-- lN3WH:Jtlll~ 'SS3:J:JtI C/ttW07ttd RESOLUTION /?/3tJ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (!\fOU) WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PRICE COMPANY WHEREAS, The Price Company desires to improve access to the Price Club shopping center off Palomar and Broadway; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve traffic conditions on Palomar Street and Broadway Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the City Council in conjunction with the Price Company, have identified an approach to implementing such improvements via acquiring public right-of-way, realigning an existing private driveway and relocating an existing traffic signal to a newly created four-way intersection; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed acqulSluon and improvements are of benefit to the City and the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area based upon: Improved traffic flow on Palomar between Industrial Boulevard and Broadway Avenue Lessened congestion at the intersection of Palomar and Broadway. Improved access to the commercial and industrial businesses north of Palomar Generally improved traffic circulation within the Project Area; and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA does hereby f"md, order, determine and approve the MOU providing for cooperation and cost sharing between the Redevelopment Agency, the City of Chula Vista and the Price Company as relates to public improvements benefiting the City and the Southwest Project Area. PRESENTED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: ~L. ~(L~~ Chris Salomone Community Development Director ./' Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney A:\CNCL-MOU.RES If,/l-I RESOLUTION /3:L? RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOm WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE PRICE COMPANY WHEREAS, The Price Company desires to improve access to the Price Club shopping center off Palomar and Broadway; and, WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency desires to improve traffic conditions on Palomar Street and Broadway Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency in conjunction with the Price Company, have identified an approach to implementing such improvements via acquiring public right-of- way, realigning an existing private driveway and relocating an existing traffic signal to a newly created four-way intersection; and, WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency finds that the proposed acquisition and improvements are of benefit to the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area based upon: Improved traffic flow on Palomar between Industrial Boulevard and Broadway Avenue Lessened congestion at the intersection of Palomar and Broadway Improved access to the commercial and industrial businesses north of Palomar Generally improved traffic circulation within the Project Area; and WHEREAS, the proposed improvements are consistent with the Southwest Redevelopment Plan which authorizes the Agency to install public improvements. NOW THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA does hereby fmd, order, detennine and approve the MOU providing for cooperation and cost sharing between the Redevelopment Agency, the City of Chula Vista and the Price Company as relates to public improvements benefiting the Southwest Project Area. PRESENTED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: ~,C::;~ Chris Salomone, Executive Secretary and Community Development Director Bruce M. Boogaard Agency General Counsel A,IAGNC-MOU .RES liJ!3 .,1 II , /qo..-. MJEMORAJ':ffiJlTh& COUNCIL COMMENTS May 20, 1993 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Legislative Committee SUBJECT: Legislative Analysis - ACA 25 (Woodruff) Attached for your review is an analysis of ACA 25. Past council action has indicated a sensitivity to proposed legislation which would pit city and county funding against funding for education. ACA 25 addresses the issue of a guaranteed funding level for university level education, but in doing so greatly impacts the availability of funding for cities and counties. It is important to note here that university level educational institutions generally have established independent fund raising mechanisms - a case which is not common to public school districts and community college districts. While ACA 25 is addressed under section I of the 1993 Legislative Program (items not requiring formal Council action), it is recommended that the bill be reviewed by the full council. I. ITEMS REOUIRING COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ACTION: 1. ACA 25 (Woodruff): Hiqher Education Fundinq. apply Prop 98 and Prop 111 funding guarantees for secondary education. Proposes to public post- Recommendation: OPPOSE Should you have any questions on any of these recommendations, please feel free to contact me at 691-5031. 194.. - / CITY OF CHULA VISTA LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS May 7. 1993 BILL AUTHOR TiTlE INTRODUCED AMENDED ACA 25 WOODRUFF HIGHER EDUCATION: 4/26/93 -- MINIMUM FUNDING CITY POSITION LEAGUE POSITION RELATED BILLS ADDRESSED BY LEG. PROGRAM PENDING OPPOSE NONE YES; SEC. I.B.1.a. STATUS: PENDING ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION BACKGROUND; THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, AMENDED BY PROP 98 IN 1988 AND BY PROP 111 IN 1990, ESTABLISHES A GUARANTEED MINIMUM LEVEL OF STATE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS. ACA 25 would: APPLY THE SAME CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF "HIGHER EDUCATION", DEFINED AS THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEMS AND THE CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY. AS WITH ALL PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, THIS BILL, IF APPROVED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE, WOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE ONLY IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS VOTING ON THE PROPOSITION. (JUNE 1994 BALLOT). NOTE: NOT REFERENCED IN THE PROPOSAL IS THE SUBSTANTIAL ABILITY FOR I THESE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCA TION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OPERA TIONS INDEPENDENTL Y OF STA TE FUNDING - A CASE WHICH IS NOT COMMON TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS. FISCAL IMPACT: AS A RESULT OF THE DECREASED FLEXIBILITY IN BUDGET MANAGEMENT INDUCED BY GUARANTEED FUNDING LEVELS FOR CERTAIN GROUPS, COMPETITION FOR FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE REMAINING ENTITIES MANDATED BY THE STATE TO PROVIDE SERVICES WOULD INCREASE DRAMATICALLY. DATE TO COUNCIL 5/13/93 RECOMMENDATION OPPOSE LETTERS YES C;\ WP51 \ANA L YSES\ACA25.ANA /90.. ,,;2.. 214-27-'93 ...;..... TUE 12:56 Advocat.lon ( C\LJP'OIINlA I.ECIS1,A1VJl&--19lI3-8t IIF..GVu.R SEsSION A:iS~mbly Constitutional Amendment No. 25 - ( Introduced by &$sembly Mell1be~ Woodruff and Eutin (Coauthor: Senator Hayden) April 26, 1993 ~embly Constitutional Amendment No. 25-A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by &mending Sections 8 and 8.5 of Article XVI thereof, relating to postsecondary education. ( LEGISL.\TIVI!: COUNSEL'S DI= ACA 25, as intro<luced, Woodruff. Postsecondary education: niliUmum fundUlg, The Califumill Constitution, as amended by Proposition 98 on November 8, 1988, and Proposition III on June S, 1990, among other things, establishes a constitutionally guaranteed minimum level of state funding for school districts and Community college districts. Under exi~"ting law, as added by Proposition 98 and amended by Proposition 111, ~% of state revenues in e"cess of the state's appropriations limit is required to be transferred and allocated to Sections A and B of the Stale School Fund in proportion to the enrollment in school districts and COIrununity college districts, respectively, and is required to be eltpended solely for instructional improvement and accountability, as specified. nus measure would apply those constitutional provisions to institutions of public higher education. as defined. Vote: 0/;,. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no. ""110 )9~ ,J P_"'2-f,V' I' I I: Ii :; , ."....; .... III ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ~ 20 ~, ~ ~~23 ~~ ~ '26 r-~~ V1 28 .. 29 N 30 .. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 n. t o IJJ :J ... III 0\ I r- N I or ~ ACA 25 -2- Resolved by the Assembly, the SeDJJte roncurrfng, That the Legislature of the State of California at its Im-94 Regular Session commencing on the seventh day of December 1992, two.thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses of the Legislature voting therefor hereby proposes to the people of the State of Califo~ tha~ the Constitution of the State be amended as foUows: Flut- That Section 8 of Article XVI thereof Is amended to read: SEC. 8. (a) From all stete State revenues there shall first be set apart the moneys to be applied by the Mete State for support of the publlc school system and JllfeHe institutions of public higher education. (b) Commencing with the 1990-91 fiscal year the moneys to be applied by the ttete State for the support of school disbicts and community college districts and commencing with the 1994-95 Rscal year, the moners t~ be applied by the State for the support of institutions of public higher edUC4tion, shall be not less than the greater of the foUowing amounts: (1) The amount which, as a percentage of General Fu~d revenues which may be appropriated pursuant to Article xm B, equals the percentage of General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts IIftEI community college districts, /lDd institutions of publi~ higher education, respectively, in fiscal year 1986-87. (2) The amount required to ensure that the total allocations to school dlstricts _, community college districts, tUld institutions ofpublic higher education from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B and allocated local proceeds of taxes shall not be less than the total amount from these sources in the prior fiscal year, excluding my revenues allocated pursuan~ to subdivision (a) of Section 8.lS, adjusted for changes m enrollment and a~usted for the change In the cost ofljving pursuant to paragraph (1) ofsubdivisioD (e) of Sec~on 8 of Article xm B. ThIs paragraph shall be . operative only in a fiscal year in which the percentage growth in California per capita personal income is less than or equal to the percentage growth in per capita '-. -3- ACA 25 1 General Fund revenues plus _W one-half of _ 1 2 percent. 3 (3) (A) Tbe amount required to ensure that the total 4 allocations to school districts MId, community coDege 5 disbich, and institutions of public higher education from 6 General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to 7 Article XIII B and allocated local proceeds of taxes shall 8 equal the total amount from these sources in the prior 9 fiscal year, excluding any revenues allocated pursuant to 10 3Ubdivision (a) of Section 8.5, adjusted for changes In 11 enrollment and adjusted for the change in per capita 12 General Fund revenues. 13 (B) In addition, an amount equal to one-half of _ 1 14 percent times the prior year total allocations to school 11\ districts llIIli, community coDeges, and institutions of 16 public higher education from General Fund proceeds of 11 taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B and 18 allocated local proceeds of tues, excluding any revenues 19 allocated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 8.5, 20 adjusted for changes in enrollment. 21 (C) This paragraph (3) shall be operative only in a 22 fiscal year in which the percentage growth in California 23 per capita personal income in a fiscal year is greater than 24 the percentage growth in per capita General Fund 25 revenues plus _ W one-half of _ 1 percent. 26 (c) In any fiscal year, if the amount computed 27 pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) exceeds the 28 amount computed purruant to paragraph (2) of Z9 subdivision (b) by a difference that exceeds one and 30 one-half percent of General Fund revenues, the amount 31 in excess of one and one.half percent of General Fund 32 revenues shall not be considered allocations to school 33 disbicts _, community colleges, tUld institutions of 34 public higher education for purposes of computing the 35 amount of state aid pursuant to paragraph (2) or 3 (3) 36 of subdivision (b) in the subsequent fiscal year. 37 (d) In any fiscal year in which school district. MMi, 38 community college districts, and institutions of public 39 higher education are allocated funding pursuant to 40 paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) or purmant to .. .M I :1 Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 1~ 16 17 18 19 .. 20 ~ '- 21 O~22 ~ " 23 "D '" 24 ;~ " 29 N 30 .. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 c o 111 :J I- III 0\ I I'- N I t III ACA 25 -4- subdivision (h), they shall be entitled to. maintenanc'" factor, equal to the difference between (1) the amount of General Fund moneys which would have been apP~opriated P\lI'SUIInt to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) if that paragraph had been operative or the amount of General Fl1I\d moneys which would have been appropriated pursuant to subdivision (b) had subdivision (h) not been suspended, and (2) the amol1l\t of General Fund moneys actually appropriated to school districts - , community college districts and inStitutiollS r7f public higher education In that fisc;U year. (e) The maintenance (actor for school districts lIft6 community college districts, and institutions of puhli; higher education determined pursuant to subdivision (d) shall be adjusted annually for changes in enrollment and adjusted for the change in the cost of living pursu~t to paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 8 of Article XU,I B, until it haa been allocated in full. The .mamte~ance factor shall be allocated in a manner det~rmmed by the Legislature in each fiscal year in which the percentage growth in per capita General Fund revenues exceeds the percentage growth in California per capita personal income. The mllinte~ Factor shall be reduced each year by the amount allocated by the Legislature in that fiscal year. The minimwn maintenance factor amoWlt to be allocated in a fiscal year shall be equal to the product of General Fund revenues from proceeds of taxea and one-half of the difference between the percentage growth In per capita General Fund revenues from proceeds of taxes and in California per capita persona1income, not to exceed the total dollar amount of the maintenance factor. . (f) For purposes o( this section, "changes in ~nrollment" shall be measured by the percentage change m average daily attendance. However, in any fisca1 year, there shall be no ~bnent for decreases In enrollment between the prior fiscal year and the current fucal year unless there have been decreases in enrollment between the second prior fiscal year and the prior Iisca1 year and between the third prior Nca.I year and the recODd prior ,- - - ...~ ....~ , .,- -5- ACAZ 1 fiscal year. 2 (h) Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) o( mbdivision 3 (b) may be swpended for 0Ile year only when made part 4 of or included within any bill enacted pursuant to Section 5 12 of Article IV. All other provisiona of subdivision (b) 6 may be suspended for one year by the enacbnent of an 7 urgency statute pursuant to Section 8 of Article IV, 8 provided that the urgency statute may not be made part 9 of or included within any bill enacted pursuant to Section 10 12 of Article [V. 11 (1) "Institutions of public higher education," For 12 purposes of thi8 section, meana the following: 13 . (l} The CaJiFomia SllIte University and each campus, 14 branch, and Function thereof. 1S (2) The University of CsJUomia and each campus, 16 branch, snd function thereof. 17 (3) The CaJiFomia Maritime Academy. 18 Second-That Sectton 8.5 of Article XVI thereof i! 19 amended to read: 20 SEC. 8.5. (a) In addition to the amount required to 21 be applied for the support of school districts MMI, 22 community college districts, and institutions of public 23 higher education pursuant to Section 8, the Controner 24 shall during each fiscal year transfer and allocate all 25 revenues available pursuant to paragraph I (1) of 26 subdivision (a) of Section 2 of Article XIII B to that 27 portion o( the State School Fund restricted (or 28 elementary and high school purposes, tIIt8 to that portion 29 of the State School Fund restricted for community 30 college purposes, rBlIIl8sli.vely, and to the General.Fund 31 for purposes of sllocation to institutions of public higher 32 education, in proportion to the enrolhnent In school 33 districts 11II8, commumty college districts, and 34 institutions of public higher education, respectively. 35 (1) With respect to llmds allocated to that portion of 36 the State School Fund resbicted for elementary and high 37 school purposes, no transfer or allocation of funds 38 pursuant to this section shaIJ be required at any time that 39 the Director of Finance and the Superintendent of Puhlfc 40 Instruction mutually determine that current annual U1 III 0. c o ~ II 0"- ~~ (! \ O\~ 11 .. 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(j) 0\ I too N I t III ACA 25 -6- 1 expenditures per student equal or eJCceed the averag3 2 annual expenditure per student of the 10 states with the 3 highest annual expenditures per student for elementary 4 and high schools, and that average class sI2e equals or Is II less than the average class size of the 10 states with the 6 lowest class size for elementary and high schools. 7 (2) With respect to funds allocated to that portion of 8 the State School Fund resbicted for community college 9 purposes, no trllDSfer or allocation of funds pursuant to 10 this se(:tion shall be required at any time that the 11 Director of Finance and the Chancellor of the California 12 Community Colleges mutually determine that current 13 annual expenditures per student for community colleges 14 in this ttete State equal or exceed the average annual 15 expenditure per student of the 10 states with the highest 16 anDual expenditures per student for community colleges. 17 (3) With reIp6ct to funds allocated to the General 18 Fund for purposes of allocation to institutions 01 public 19 higher education, no tnmsler or sllocatlon of funds 20 pursuant to this section shall be required at any time that 21 the DirectorofFmanceand the Trustees of the California 2.2 State University, the Regents of the University of 23 CalifomJa, and the California Maritime Academy Board lM of GovernorS' mutually determine that CU./Tent annual 25 expenditures per student for institutions of public higher 26 education ln this State equal or exceed the average 27 annual expenditure per student of the 10 states with the 28 highest annual expenditures per student for institutions 29 of public higher education. 30 (b) Notwithstanding tIte 1',M'i&ie811 ef Article XIn B 31 funds allocated pursuant to this section shall not 32 constitute appropriations subject to limitation. 33 (c) From any IUnds transferred to the State School 34 Fund or slJocated to the General Fund pursuant to 35 subdivision ~e ControDer shall each year allocate to 36 each school' ct 8IltI, community college district and 37 institution of public higher education an equal W:ount 38 per enro\lment in school districts from the amount in that 39 portion of the State School Fund restricted for 40 elementary and high school purposes ae&, an equal .. ,.... '. ) -7- ACA 2S 1 amount per enro\lment in community college districts 2 from that portion of the State School Fund resbicted for 3 community college purposes, and an equal amount per 4 enrollment in institutions of public higher education 5 from the General Fund. 6 (d) All revenues allocated pursuant to subdivlslon (a) 7 shall be expended solely for the purposes of instructional 8 improvement and accountabillty as required by law. 9 (e) Any school district maintainlng an elementary or 10 secondary school shall develop and cause to be prepared 11 an annual audit accounting for such funds and shall adopt 12 a School Accountability Report Card for each school. 13 (I) "Institutions of public higher education," for 14 purposes of this section, means the foUowing: 15 (1) The California State University and each campus, 16 branch, and function thereof. 17 (2) The University of CaJifomla and each campus, 18 branch, and function thereoF. 19 (3) The California Maritime Academy. o ~. .[1 99 1110 . -2 o' ~ -" y 'I--" 5 ... -' 11t~ osn 1. f:\.Q lfl 17 1 g