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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2007/06/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 5, 2007 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY ENGINEERING DIRECTOR SCOTT TULLOCH OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, HELEN VISTRO, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch introduced the employee of the month, Helen Vistro. Mayor Cox then read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Ms. Vistro. . PRESENT A nON OF GAYLE MCCANDLISS ARTS AWARD WINNERS FOR 2007, PRESENTED BY CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONER SARA DEAVENPORT Distinguished Service Award: Mrs. Mitsuyo Fukuda Distinguished Bravo Award: Mr. Victor Manuel Diaz (posthumous award) Rising Star Awards: Edgar Gonzalez, Angela McDuffie, and Adrian Murillo, Chula Vista High School Literary Arts Award: Deborah Halverson (Young Adult); Max Branscomb (Play Scripts) Commissioner Deavenport introduced Mitsuyo Fukuda, recipient of the Gayle McCandliss Distinguished Service Award, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented Ms. Fukuda with a plaque. Commissioner Deavenport spoke of Victor Manuel Diaz' many accomplishments, and Councilmember McCann presented the McCandliss Bravo Award to Martha Diaz, widow of Mr. Diaz. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Principal Librarian Jonas introduced Deborah Halverson, recipient of the McCandliss Literary Arts Award. Councilmember Ramirez presented Ms. Halverson with a plaque. Virginia Taylor, President of the Civic Center Friends Chapter, presented her with a $100 monetary award. Ms. Jonas then introduced the second McCandliss Literary Arts Award recipient, Max Branscomb. Councilmember Castaneda presented Mr. Branscomb with a plaque, and Virginia Taylor presented him with a $100 monetary award. Commissioner Deavenport introduced the three Rising Star Award recipients, Edgar Gonzalez, Angela McDuffe, and Adrian Murillo. Deputy Mayor Rindone presented each recipient with a plaque and a $400 monetary award. Mr. Murillo thrilled the audience with an impromptu guitar solo. . PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR COX, PROCLAIMING JUNE 3 THROUGH JUNE 9, 2007, AS MANAGEMENT WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Laura Baszak, President of the National Management Association Goodrich Chapter, and Gale Lewis, Candi Creel and Debbie Schwartz. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 13) Mayor Cox stated that Item II would be removed from the agenda at the request of staff and continued for one week. Councilmember Ramirez stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 12. With respect to Item 2, Councilmember Castaneda submitted a letter from Mr. Fred Cowles regarding policy matters on how the ordinance would be implemented. He asked staff to follow up with a report to the Council. Councilmember McCann stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 10. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2007, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 19, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3074, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 19.58.022 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING AND MODIFYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY SECOND DWELLING UNITS (SECOND READING) Page 2 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Planning Commission reviewed and made recommendations on a draft ordinance amendment to Municipal Code Section 19.58.022 to add new regulations and modify some existing regulations for accessory second dwelling units on lots zoned for single- family residential use. First reading of the ordinance was held on May I, 2007. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3075, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A TWO-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ALONG THE 500 BLOCK OF VANCE STREET AND UPDATING SCHEDULES VI AND XVI OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO INCLUDE THIS TIME-LIMITED PARKING ZONE (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance establishes a two-hour parking limit along the 500 block of Vance Street and updates register schedules maintained by the Engineering Department. First reading of the ordinance was held on May 22, 2007. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3076, ORDINANCE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 2.55, SECTION 2.55.090 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REMOVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM THE CVRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance amends the Municipal Code to remove the City Councilfrom the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Board of Directors. First reading of the ordinance was held on May 24, 2007. (Acting Community Development Director/City Attorney) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-129, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BOB HOFFMAN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS FOR VIDEOTAPING CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement with Bob Hoffman Video Productions for videotaping City Council and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation meetings for televising. (Communications Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca. gov June 5, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-130, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF PROGRAM" (TF-354), AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE UNALLOCATED TRANSNET BALANCE One of the priority uses for Transnet funding is to reduce congestion and improve safety. Approximately $500,000 of costs for traffic staff related to congestion relief in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 was charged to the City's general fund. The Council adopted a resolution in May to include the allocation of $500,000 of the City's Transnet fund balance to cover staff costs. Adoption of the resolution replaces $500,000 in general fund revenue that was allocated to cover these costs. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-131, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF $55,000 FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FEE FUND TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) TF- 329, "TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER" FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER SOFTWARE LICENSES Traffic signals in the City are controlled by a variety of components and software that keep each signal running safely and efficiently, and allow City staff to perform routine maintenance and timing modifications with ease. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the allocation of funds to purchase additional software licenses that are needed for newly installed traffic signals. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-132, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NOS. 3, 7, 9, 23, 20, ZONES 2, 4, AND 7, AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ZONES A AND D, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASES On May 22, 2007, the Council authorized the preparation of an engineer's report in order to consider a Proposition 218 ballot process requesting an increase to assessments in nine of 36 existing open space districts/zones because the costs for service requirements exceed the amount of revenue that can be generated by the current maximum assessment. The Proposition 218 process requires approving an engineer's report and declaring the intention to raise assessments, the mailing of a notice and ballot to each property owner within each affected open space district, the holding of a public hearing, and the tabulation of the assessment ballots. Adoption of the resolution approves the engineer's reports and the formal initiation of the balloting process. On August 7, 2007, a public hearing, followed by a tabulation of the assessment ballots, would occur so that final levies may be determined in time for the County Tax Assessor's deadlines. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-133. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. approved by the voters in 1979 and commonly referred to as the Gann Initiative, requires each local govemment to annually establish an appropriations limit by resolution. The purpose of the limit is to restrict spending of certain types of revenues to a level predicated on a base-year amount increased annually by an inflation factor. Adoption of the resolution establishes an appropriations limit of$511,957,324 for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. (Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-134, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING CITY STAFF'S ACTION ON APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS WITH PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. TO COMPLETE THE "OT A Y LAKES ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALLEN SCHOOL TO SURREY DRIVE AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA ROAD TO RIDGEBACK ROAD IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA" (STL-286) PROJECT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-135, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN INTER-PROJECT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION CIP (STL-238) TO THE "OTAY LAKES ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALLEN SCHOOL TO SURREY DRIVE AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON OT A Y LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA ROAD TO RIDGEBACK ROAD IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA" (STL-286) PROJECT AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The City has a contract with Portillo Concrete, Inc. for the Otay Lakes Road sidewalk improvements and pavement rehabilitation project (STL-286). Unforeseen circumstances caused an increase in quantities for the dig-out portion of the project, beyond what was anticipated during the preparation of the project specifications, and the addition of the pavement rehabilitation at the intersection of Otay Lakes Road/Bonita Road, with which staff directed the contractor to proceed to complete the project. Adoption of the resolutions ratifies staffs action in approving the change orders and appropriates funds to cover the additional costs. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 11. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF THE MID-MANAGEMENT STUDY AND APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION SCHEDULE Page 5 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL NON-MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION STUDIES AND APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION SCHEDULE Human Resources staff conducted a comprehensive classification and compensation study of positions in the mid-management group, consisting of 131 employees in 67 classifications. The study included a review of the work performed, scope and complexity of assignments, and overall responsibility of each position. In addition, department-initiated classification reviews were conducted on individual non- management positions represented by the Chula Vista Employees Association and Western Civil Engineers. (Human Resources Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-136, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON PORT DISTRICT LANDS WITH PAYMENT FOR THE SERVICES TO THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Chula Vista has provided police, fire and emergency medical services to the San Diego Unified Port District lands that do not generate ad valorem tax revenues since 1994. Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement to continue providing these services until Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-137, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALLOWING BEER, WINE, AND CHAMPAGNE TO BE SERVED AT MONTEVALLE RECREATION CENTER FOR THE BOARDS AND COMMISSION RECEPTION ON JUNE 18,2007 On May 22, 2007, the Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.66.040 of the Municipal Code to allow beer, wine and champagne to be served during special events at several recreation centers, Montevalle being one. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after the second reading. Adoption of the resolution allows beer, wine, and champagne to be served at the Board and Commission reception being held at Montevalle Recreation Center on June 18,2007. (Office ofthe Mayor and City Council) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 6 - Council Minutes http://www.chuJavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 - _.~------_.._.~---_._-j CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to approve staff's recommendations and ofTered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10, 12 and 13, headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0, except on Item 10, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining; and Item 12, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Margaret Tuite reported that she submitted a residential house check request to the Police Department's Senior Volunteer Patrol and temporarily de-listed from the City's "Are you Okay" program prior to leaving on vacation. When she returned, she found that her home had been broken into by the Police Department as a result of a call by a concerned neighbor, who had not seen Ms. Tuite in a few days. She believed that the lack of communication between the Senior Volunteer Patrol and the Police Department was inexcusable and a waste of resources. Mayor Cox referred the matter to the City Manager. Peter Watry discussed his belief that the Community Development Department is unable to conduct a fair hearing, citing examples from the May 3, 2007 Redevelopment Advisory Committee Meeting. He urged the Council to find a way for Community Development staff to do their jobs while providing the neighborhoods that would be sacrificed by redevelopment with a fair hearing. Deputy Mayor Rindone requested that the Interim City Manager release the staff memorandum to Mr. Watry describing the involvement of a variety of departments, including Community Development, in redevelopment projects. Kevin O'Neill distributed an article by James Maddison dated November 23, 1787, that referenced the differences between representative and populous forms of government. Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, said she was encouraged by the progression of public meetings on the Cummings Initiative and the positive, informal exchanges between staff and the public. She stated she was hopeful that such meetings would prove to be a model towards resolving future issues. Theresa Acerro, representing a group of concerned citizens, spoke regarding a Star News headline about the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP) and served the Council and Redevelopment Agency with a copy of a writ of mandate and complaint for declaratory injunctive relief to compel the City of Chula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency I) to comply with the provisions of CEQA by fully analyzing cumulative impacts and providing all feasible and possible mitigations in a specific measurable form, prior to permitting any actions that may create negative impacts; 2) to comply with the intent and the purpose of the City's growth management ordinances; 3) to eliminate or change, so that it always lessens impacts, the exception clause adopted as "I" in Chapter 6 of the UCSP; and 4) to come up with a means of financing and an implementation plan for ongoing maintenance and bringing all streets, sidewalks, drainage, and other infrastructure up to standards prior to implementing the UCSP. She believed these actions were vital to the well-being of current and future residents and businesses in the City. She asked that all concerned citizens join in insisting that the UCSP environmental impact report be revised, and she encouraged citizens to attend an infrastructure workshop on June 6, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Page 7 - Council Minutes http://www. chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Susan Luzzro spoke regarding the second dwelling unit ordinance and thanked the Council for protecting and taking into consideration the older neighborhoods in the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING MINOR IRREGULARITIES ON THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE "'MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 300 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY TO COLORADO AVENUE (CIP NO. SW-233)" PROJECT PER CITY CHARTER SECTION 1009 On Wednesday, April 25, 2007, the General Services Director received 13 sealed bids for the project, which will improve approximately 1 ,800 linear feet of sewer pipe located under Moss Street, between Broadway and Colorado Avenue. The street reconstruction will provide a new, stable street section for all vehicles traveling on Moss Street. (General Services Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the audience who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-138 and No. 2007- 139, headings read, texts waived. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-138, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING IRREGULARITIES, ACCEPTING BIDS AND A WARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 300 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY TO COLORADO AVENUE (CIP NO. SW-233)" PROJECT TO ORTIZ CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $730,733 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-139, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN INTERPROJECT TRANSFER FROM EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (STL-238) "PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM" TO THE "MOSS STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 300 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY (SW-233) IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,083 TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 8 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) IS. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDlTlONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-07-063) FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (COOR) JUNE 8-10 AND SEPTEMBER 28- 30,2007, ROCK MOUNTAIN QUARRY LAND ADJACENT TO THE OTAY RIVER VALLEY - JAMES BALDWIN, APPLICANT AND OWNER OF CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (CORR) The owner of Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR)applied for a conditional use permit for two temporary off-road racing events. Aside from the new location in the Rock Mountain Quarry, these events will be the same as the four temporary racing event weekends conducted in 2006, and two conducted in 2005 in Otay Ranch Village Two. Adoption of the resolution approves Conditional Use Permit PCC-07-063 in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. (Planning and Building Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Associate Planner Phelps presented an overview of the proposal. Environmental Project Manager Laube presented the environmental process undertaken for the proposed event. Mr. Phelps then discussed the operational plan requirements for the proposed event. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Rob Cameron, representing CORR, stated that since the last races were held locally, championship off-road racing's popularity has gone national. He explained that the proposed events would provide many benefits, including national press exposure and economic benefits, all at no cost to the City. He then addressed and clarified concerns raised during previous community hearings, and expressed confidence that the event site would create no negative environmental impacts. Pie Roque, representing the EI Primero Boutique Bed and Breakfast Hotel, spoke in support of the event, stating that his business has benefited from the event, and he was excited about the financial rewards the event would bring to the City and its small businesses. Michel Dedina, representing South Bay San Diego Regional Alliance and an Imperial Beach resident, opposed the proposed events, stating that as the City becomes more urbanized, more pressure will be placed upon the Otay Regional Park for various events. He expressed concern about the youth who race their vehicles on City streets, stating that CORR is not a solution to this problem. He asked the Council to adhere to its agreement in 200 I with the County of San Diego on the conceptual plan for the Otay Valley Regional Park to provide a mix of active and passive recreational activities, while protecting environmentally sensitive areas. He then submitted a letter dated June 5, 2007, from Michael McCoy, an Imperial Beach resident, also indicating his opposition to the proposed CORR racing events. Joe Moeller, President, San Diego International Sports Council, spoke in support of the proposed events, stating that the City would receive direct economic benefits and media exposure. He urged the Council to embrace and nurture the CORR enthusiasm. Page 9 - Council Minutes http://ww~' .chulavistaca.gov June 5. 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Kevin O'Neill, a member of the Otay Valley Regional Park board, supported the CORR event, stating that it would offer the City an excellent opportunity for exposure. He recommended that the Council consider making the event a permanent venue. Ellen Shivlely, representing the Sierra Club, expressed concern with the quality of life, air quality, and noise associated with the proposed event, and suggested that the Council deny the conditional use permit. Lisa Johnson, representing the Corky McMillin Companies, spoke in support of the event and read into the record a letter from Mark and Scott McMillin, dated June 5, 2007, urging the Council's support of the event and issuance of the conditional use permit. Albert Verduco, a resident of Otay Ranch, spoke in support of the event and asked the Council to continue hosting it. Georgie Stillman expressed concern that the event was inappropriately proposed in a multiple species preservation area, adding that the Resource Conservation Commission voted to deny the acceptability of the reports. She stated that technical problems related to the event have not been adequately addressed, and she emphasized that wildlife in the area could not be replaced and must be rehabilitated. Jessica Johnson, a local resident, expressed strong support for the event, stating she and her son have attended all prior CORR events in the City. Lisa Cohen, CEO Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber is responsible for managing the City's Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote the City as a destination. She spoke in support of the CORR event, stating that it would bring a positive economic benefit to the City by creating much-needed sales tax, transient occupancy tax revenue, and priceless media exposure. Mayor Cox referenced letters of support submitted by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Chula Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau, Holiday Inn Express, Chula Vista, and a letter referred to by a previous speaker from Michael A. McCoy of Imperial Beach. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Planning and Building Director Sandoval explained the conditional use permit processes undertaken regarding the MSCP, the mitigated negative declaration, the air quality analysis, and work done with the various wildlife agencies. Joe Monaco, consultant with Dudek and Associates, addressed some of the issues raised by speakers regarding the air quality analysis. Mayor Cox stated she was confident that there would be adequate event monitoring by staff, with time in between events to rectify any issues that may arise. Page 10 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Councilmember McCann spoke in support of the CORR event, stating that it would bring good national media coverage and many economic resources to the City, and that the proposed location had undergone thorough environmental studies and was appropriate for the event. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that the proposed event would provide an economic boost for the City and would not lead to additional degradation or cause new issues. He expressed concern, however, that Bonitafest would be held on the same day and suggested that this be avoided in future years. Councilmember Ramirez stated he was impressed with the complete staff analysis on the application and the attention given to the sensitivities of the residents. He stated that the event would provide a good opportunity to test any impacts, and he welcomed CORR to the City. Councilmember Castaneda spoke in support of the event, stating that if NBC broad casted the races, he would want to specifically see Chula Vista highlighted. He stated that the event would also create an opportunity for people in the region to come to the City to see what it has to offer. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-140, heading read, text waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-140, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, IS-07-030, AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC-07-063, TO CONDUCT OFF- ROAD RACING EVENTS ON A TEMPORARY OFF-ROAD RACETRACK ON A PORTION OF THE RIMROCK ROCK MOUNTAIN QUARRY, LOCATED OFF OF HERITAGE ROAD AND ADJACENT TO THE OTA Y RIVER V ALLEY - JAMES BALDWIN, OWNER OF CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING (CO OR) Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox asked staff to provide a report after the first event to the Council, Planning Commission, and Resource Conservation Commission. OTHER BUSINESS 16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Interim City Manager Thomson announced that a budget workshop was scheduled for June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., at the John Lippitt Public Works Center. Page]] - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 17. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced that Deputy Mayor Rindone had agreed to serve as a member of the Preserve Owner Manager Group for the Otay Valley Regional Park. Mayor Cox announced that the City was a recent recipient of the Taxpayers Association's Golden Fleece Award for its policies on the use of Coors Amphitheatre tickets, and that she had indicated to reporters that the City intends to follow the current policy. 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez stated he also attended the Taxpayers Association's Golden Fleece Awards and would abide by the Council policy regarding Coors tickets. He also expressed concern about Margaret Tuite's recent experience with the Police Department, stating he felt the matter was not about people who failed, but rather a system failure. He expressed the importance of having the correct systems in place to avoid future situations. Lastly, he thanked Mr. O'Neill for his public comments and stated he would be reading the material provided to the Council. Councilmember McCann thanked the Fleet Reserve Association for its Memorial Day service at Glenn Abbey. He also thanked the Chula Vista Garden Club for dedicating blue star markers in Veterans Park and at Veterans Elementary School. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he attended the recent Fleet Reserve Memorial dedication ceremony, stating that it was a wonderful event. He also expressed congratulations to the recent Cancer Society's Relay for Life event, and he thanked Councilmember McCann for his honorary leadership for the event. ADJOURNMENT At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on June 7, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 12,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 12 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov June 5, 2007