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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/10/16 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETlNGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 2, 2007 6:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council, Growth Management Oversight Commission, and Planning Commission of the City ofChula Vista were called to order at 6:16 p.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Castaneda (arrived at 6:30 p.m.), McCann, Ramirez, Rindone (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), and Mayor Cox Growth Management Oversight Commissioners: Acerro (arrived at 6:53 p.m.), Clayton, Garcia, Hall, Jones, Krogh, Palma, Chair O'Neill Planning Commissioners: Bensoussan (arrived at 8:41 p.m.), Clayton, Felber, Moctezuma, Spethman, Vinson, and Chair Tripp ABSENT: Growth Management Oversight Commissioner Garcia ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC HEARING 1. REVIEW OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S 2006 ANNUAL REPORT Each year, the Growth Management Oversight Commission (GMOC) submits its annual report to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding compliance with the City's II quality-of-life threshold standards. The 2007 annual report covers the period from July I, 2005 through June 30, 2006; identifies current issues in the second half of 2006 and early 2007; and assesses any threshold compliance concerns looking forward over the next five years. The report discusses each threshold in terms of current compliance, issues, and corresponding recommendations. (Planning and Building Director) Planning and Building Director Sandoval thanked everyone involved in the process, noting that the program was still considered state-of-the-art both statewide and nationally. He then discussed the General Plan Growth Management Element, growth management ordinance, and growth management guidelines. lA I I - j DRAFT PUBLIC HEARING (continued) GMOC Chairman, Kevin O'Neill expressed appreciation for the time and professional expertise provided by City staff, as well as the school districts, water districts, and Air Pollution Control District for helping complete the annual report. He expressed special thanks to Rabbia Phillip, Frank J. Herrera-A, Stan Donn and Ed Batchelder, as well as former Growth Management Coordinator Mark Stephens, who provided direct staff support to the Commission. Chair O'Neill recognized the GMOC Commissioners and spoke regarding their diverse backgrounds and dedication to their assigned tasks as Commissioners. He went on to provide an overview of the growth management program, including its creation, the types of review performed, and the 11 quality of life indicators, including those under City control, as well as external control. He noted that nine were in compliance and tw02 were not. Additionally, Mr. O'Neill stated that the GMOC held its first public workshop/retreat for the purpose of informally discussing existing GMOC thresholds and proposing potential future thresholds, and stated he was of the opinion that a comprehensive review of existing thresholds should be conducted and additional thresholds considered. In closing, Mr. O'Neill advised the Council that the referrals from the 2006 review cycle had been considered and evaluated as part of this year's review, and that the GMOC had concluded that the police and traffic thresholds, and perhaps the inclusion of a mechanism to address a future transportation element, should be further reviewed and discussed during the GMOC's next cycle. GMOC Chair O'Neill then provided a topic-by-topic review of the 11 quality of life indicators, along with this year's findings and recommendations. They included: Fiscal, Air Quality, Sewer, Water, Drainage, Parks & Recreation, Fire/EMS, Traffic, Schools, Police, and Library. Associate Planner Herrera-A provided the staff response for each indicator, and Chair O'Neill provided the GMOC response to the staff response. GMOC Chair O'Neill then concluded the presentation with the 2007 threshold standard - annual review summary for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 20, 2006. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the need for parks on the west side of the City, and requested that the Council designate the empty area to the east of the KOA as the Lower Sweetwater Community Park. He stated that he would be submitting a proposal that would include soccer fields, picnic tables, a tot lot, connection to the equestrian center, and natural open space, with a self financing means by which to pay for the park and improvements without using tax dollars. Mr. Watry then asked the Council to reject any development proposals for residential use of the area. There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Mayor Cox next opened each threshold for discussion by the Council and Commission members. Page 2 - CounciVGMOCIPC Minutes / jt.; - '7 : r, ..::.- August 2, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARlNG (continued) Councilmember Ramirez asked what the GMOC expected to develop as a result of its discussion of the independent financial review. Planning and Building Director Sandoval responded that a methodology was being worked on to determine what thresholds should be established, and that a report would be brought back to the Council in the future. Commissioner Vinson asked the housing numbers were accurate. Director Sandoval responded that they were estimates conservatively on the high side for GMOC purposes. Commissioner Acerro stated that the air quality thresholds appeared to be about turning in reports about programs available, but did not address compliance or measurable accountability. Director Sandoval stated that air quality was hard to measure, but staff had tried to place requirements in all master planned developments. Further, he noted that Chula Vista had done a better job than most municipalities, noting that staff does measure requirements, make sure developers follow the process, and documents days when the air quality thresholds were not met. Councilmember Castaneda stated that a distinction needed to be drawn between City buildings and activities and things that could not be controlled, such as single-occupancy vehicles. Chula Vista was doing well as a City, but the lion's share of greenhouse gasses was from vehicles, and it was not clear what could be done to convince people not to drive everywhere. Deputy Mayor Rindone explained actions SANDAG had taken to make a difference. Commissioner Spethman asked if any consideration had been given to building a sewage treatment facility for the City. Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch responded that the City was looking at a number of approaches, including the purchase of additional capacity, building a treatment plant, and leasing rather than buying additional capacity. A report will be presented to the Council within six months. Commissioner Moctezuma stated that everyone needed to be very forward thinking about water demands, perhaps taking a more aggressive approach to conservation now in order to avoid future problems. Commissioner Felber requested that in future reports, both demand and capacity as they relate to the City be provided for the Otay Water District, as is done for the Sweetwater Authority. Councilmember McCann asked the current status of the Rancho del Rey Library. Finance Director Kachadoorian provided an update on the review of the finance options, delays involved, and priorities for use of designated funding shifted to other projects by the Council. Assistant Library Director Brown-Peeling stated that if things went as planned, the new library would open in January 2009. In response to a question by Commissioner Felber, Assistant Director Brown-Peeling responded regarding the use of County libraries within the Chula Vista jurisdiction taken into planning considerations. Page 3 - CouncillGMOC/PC Minutes August 2, 2007 JA-3 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Mayor Cox asked about the timing of the master plan and fourth library in Eastlake Center. Assistant Director Brown-Peeling responded that the current plan was intended to be a la-year plan and would build the Rancho del Rey library; as part of the planning process, a fourth and final library would be offered in the eastern urban center. Councilmember Ramirez noted that it was important to remember the commitments made for providing libraries as part of community infrastructure. Further, he stated he did not know whether or not there was a need to change the standard for libraries, but that staff should possibly consider different standards because of the Internet and technology to measure whether libraries are providing the level of service that meets with Chula Vista residents' quality-of-life expectations. Deputy Mayor Rindone noted that the schools offered good libraries, as well. At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting. At 8:22 p.m., she reconvened the meeting with all members previously present in attendance. Budget and Analysis Director VanEenoo responded to Commissioner Krough's mquuy regarding financing ofthe library and figures included in the report. Councilmember Castaneda asked that a report be provided to the Council in the future when a priority project was established that would require funding to be shifted from another project so the Council would better understand the implications of the expenditures they approve and the ability to provide the facilities that the neighborhoods expect and deserve. GMOC Chair O'Neill suggested that when looking at the lack of library capacity, staff also look at required staffing and hours of operation per square footage. Planning Commission Chair Tripp said he thought the reallocation of funds from the library to police and fire were well placed, even though a library was still needed. Commissioner Acerro spoke regarding the drainage threshold, and concurred with the GMOC recommendation to measure water quality as part of the threshold next year. In response to a question by Mayor Cox, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch explained that when the storm water permit was updated, new requirements, some of which were unfounded state mandates, were added that would be passed on to all co-permittees. The issue has been working its way up tiIrough the courts. A favorable court ruling would allow the next step to be taken to address the situation. He then provided an example, citing that the average fee throughout the state is $5 per dwelling Commissioner Krough expressed concern with the permitting process for the cleaning of flood control channels. Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch explained that this was a regional issue, and jurisdictions have joined together to affect the permit process. Page 4 - Council/GMOC/PC Minutes '1\ '..: / ' . . J _..~ '; / August 2, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Public Works Operations Director Byers responded to questions from Councilmember Ramirez regarding the completion of several reports that were contracted out, but not yet completed. He cited several issues, including the fact that the cities, county, port and airport authority all have different requirements, some which conflict with each other. Thus, the consultants are still working on the report. Commissioner Moctezuma asked about the parks and recreation thresholds, and requested that one be established for the west side immediately, if there was not one already in place. Parks and Recreation Director Martin addressed her concerns. Mayor Cox stated that as the Sweetwater Union High School District continues to pursue administration buildings and looking at density and development, it should determine that land at the intersection near Fifth and Oxford could be used for a park. Councilmember McCann added that two large parks were included as part of the bayfront master plan, and were a key portion of bringing parks to the west side of the City. Councilmember Ramirez asked about the standard currently used for the development of parks. Parks and Recreation Director Martin stated that any new development would be assessed three acres per 1,000 density as part of the development formula. Recreation Supervisor Mariano stated that the GMOC would be looking at mechanisms for monitoring, and were currently using population with existing park inventory. In the fall, they will begin monitoring new units in the west against corresponding acreage and will be doing the same on the east. Budget and Analysis Director VanEenoo stated that staff was looking at updating the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) Fees for the west side. City Attorney Moore added that the 3/1000 ratio came from state law known as the Quinby Act, which allows a City to impose a fee on new development requiring three acres per 1000 residents. Councilmember Ramirez asked staff to provide data from the original study supporting the initial fees that were established. GMOC Chair Tripp invited Councilmember Ramirez to join them in their retreat at the beginning of the next cycle to gain a better understanding of the process they go through to determine if thresholds are met. Planning Commission Chair Tripp asked about police response times between 7 and 10 minutes. Police Chief Emerson responded that anything over 10 minutes was tracked separately and reviewed specifically per Council request. Deputy Mayor Rindone added that all response times were broken down by call type. He then expressed his appreciation to the Chief and staff for the diligence in addressing the Priority 1 calls. Page 5 - Council/GMOC/PC Minutes August 2, 2007 IA~5 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Conunissioner Vinson asked the difference between response times on the east and west sides of the City. Chief Emerson responded that the City is divided into beats, the eastern side beats being larger, which impacts response times. He then noted that since the 2005/2006 report, the department had put more officers on the street, thus reducing priority 2 responses. In order to assist further, staff was evaluating new technology available, such as an automatic vehicle locator that, if placed in all patrol vehicles, would assist dispatch in getting the closest unit to the scene. This, however, as well as an increase in staff for the eastern beat, would require additional funding. Conunissioner Felber asked when State Route 125 would be completed, as the report indicated sununer 2007. Mayor Cox stated that she had been informed it would open the end of September, and a firmer date would be available mid-August. Conunissioner Moctezuma stated that it was not clear from the charts how it was determined that the traffic thresholds were met. Principal Civil Engineer Rivera said the next report would show the results of projects completed along the I-80S corridor. He also conunented on the timing of traffic signals, noting that they were set to favor the street with the most traffic. Commissioner Acerro spoke regarding traffic issues. Mr. Rivera explained the evaluation prioritization processes. During discussion of the schools threshold, GMOC Chair O'Neill noted that there was capacity in both the elementary and high school districts. Mayor Cox noted that temporary classrooms had been removed and new classrooms built. Mayor Cox thanked Planning Conunission Chair Tripp for the Planning Commission's deliberations and actions. City Attorney Moore noted that the Planning Conunission would be accepting the 2007 GMOC report and reconunending its acceptance by the Council. ACTION: Planning Conunissioner Vinson moved to adopt Planning Conunission Resolution No. PCM-06-12 as amended, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. PCM 06-12, RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND FORWARDING THE 2007 GMOC ANNUAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL Conunissioner Felber seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-198 as amended, heading read, text waived as revised to remove the words "and approving" from the heading: Page 6 - Council/GMOC/PC Minutes lA-&' August 2, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARlNG (continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2007-198, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2007 GMOC ANNUAL REPORT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF RESPONSES AND PROPOSED IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS SUMMARY Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. Mayor Cox invited everyone to purchase tickets for an ice cream social fundraiser at the historic Dickinson Boal house in National City on August 18,2007. ADJOURNMENT At 10:02 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the City Council to a regular meeting on August 7, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. At 10:04 p.m., the Growth Management Oversight Commission and the Planning Commission were adjourned to their respective regular meetings. g~'~~~Ci~Cl" Page 7 - CouncillGMOCIPC Mioutes IA~7 August 2, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 7, 2007 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLLCALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Casaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY CITY ATTORNEY MOORE OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, TERRI ZELENIAK, LEGAL ASSISTANT City Attorney Moore introduced the employee of the month, Terri Zeleniak. Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Ms. Zeleniak. . OATH OF OFFICE Human Relations Commission Member: Maria Zadorozny City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Ms. Zadorozny, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented her with a certificate of appointment. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING RICK ROSALER UPON 14 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Mr. Rosaler. . PRESENTATION BY CONGRESSMAN FILNER OF A PROCLAMATION TO STELLA SUTTON PROCLAIMING AUGUST 7, 2007 AS STELLA SUTTON DAY IN THE 51 ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressman Filner read the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Sutton. Mayor Cox read a proclamation proclaiming August 7th, 2007, as "National Night Out" in Chula Vista. Councilmember McCann presented it to Police Captain Gary Wedge and Officer Elliott Shaffer of the Chula Vista Police Department. I B-1 i. . DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · PRESENTATION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC HOMEOWNER COMMITTEE, PAMELA BENSOUSSAN; GLENDA DEVANEY; CARLOS FOX; CORINNE MCCALL; IMOZELLE MCVEIGH; JIM MCVEIGH; JOHN PARKS; AND NANCY PARKS, OF A CHECK TO THE CITY FOR $25,000 DEPOSITING THE FUNDS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FOR THE INITIAL FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES IN CHULA VISTA Members of the Historic Homeowner Committee presented the City with a check for $25,000 towards the funding of a comprehensive survey of historic resources in Chula Vista. · PRESENTATION BY JACK BLAKELY OF THE THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION OF A CHECK TO THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY FOR PROCEEDS FROM THE THIRD A VENUE PET FEST HELD ON JUNE 23, 2007 Jack Blakely of the Third Avenue Village Association presented Dr. York with a check for $3024.01 from the Third Avenue Pet Fest. Mayor Cox announced that the newly-appointed Directors of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation would be introduced at 6:00 p.m. She then recessed the meeting at 4:33 p.m and reconvened it at 4:36 p.m., with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 12) Mayor Cox announced that a revised Item 2 had been placed on the dais, Item 4 would be removed for discussion at the request of a member of the public, Item 8 would be removed for discussion at the request of Deputy Mayor Rindone, Item 10 would also be removed for discussion, and Item II was removed from the agenda by the City Attorney. Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain on Item 2 and voting no on Item 5. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meetings of May 22,2007, June 5, 2007 and June 12, 2007, the Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 5, 2007, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 7, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Memorandum from Councilmember John McCann, requesting an excused absence from the Council meeting of July 24, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absences. Page 2 - Council Minutes I l~') "7 ! ""-1 __ , t !,....".-- 4--' August 7, 2007 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3079, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM IS-06-013, AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 TO ESTABLISH THE PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT AND ADOPT PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS FOR 3.9 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND "H" STREET, CURRENTLY ZONED R-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL (SECOND READING) The applicant, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish, has requested a phased renovation and expansion of the church campus in order to upgrade the existing facilities and provide for anticipated growth. Adoption of the ordinance approves the negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program, amends the zoning map, and adopts the precise plan standards. This ordinance was introduced at the regular Council meeting of July 17, 2007. (planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-199, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A FEE OF $15 FOR PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY The City Clerk's Office has received notification of its designation as a passport application acceptance agent and now must establish a fee for passport photos. (City Clerk) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-200, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $25,000 FROM THE HISTORIC HOMEOWNER COMMITTEE AND DEPOSITING THE FUNDS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FOR THE INITIAL FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES IN CHULA VISTA The Historic Homeowner Committee donated $25,000 to the City for the initial funding for a comprehensive survey of the historic resources in Chu1a Vista. Adoption of the resolution accepts the funds to be deposited in the historic resources survey deposit account and designates the funds for the use of the survey. (Office of the Mayor) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes August 7, 2007 ! f3-3 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-201, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A DONATION FROM THE THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Animal Care Facility received a donation in the amount of $2,521.51 from the Third Avenue Village Association. Staff has recommended that the donation be used to purchase necessary medical and laboratory supplies. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-204, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO BE THE LEAD AGENCY IN THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED GRANT PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND P ARTICIP ATING JURISDICTIONS In June 2007, the General Services Department submitted a regional grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board requesting funding for waste collection events for the South Bay regional household hazardous waste program, comprised of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City. The Council previously adopted a resolution approving submittal of the grant application. The Board requested that the City adopt a modified resolution authorizing the City to be the lead agency for the region. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. Item 10 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 11. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 200712008 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE PROVISION OF CHULA VISTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTIONAL SERVICES, AND VISITOR AND TRANSIT INFORMATION SERVICES The City has contracted annually with the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce to provide convention and visitors bureau services since 1995. According to Council Policy #230- 01, the Council considers a budget and related contract with the Chamber for the provision of Chula Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau promotion services and visitor and transit information services at the Chula Vista Visitor Information Center and Chamber of Commerce main office. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda. Page 4 - Council Minutes '8. 1/ I " ),--- ~ August 7, 2007 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-206, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM SCRIPPS HEALTH COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND TO CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR WELLNESS THROUGH ACTION AND EDUCATION WITH A COLLABORATNE BETWEEN THE NORMAN PARK CENTER AND SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA WELL BEING CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The intent of the "Happy Healthy Seniors" grant is to expand the Recreation Department's efforts to address components of health and wellness for persons 50 years and over through health presentations, a men's support group, a health camp for seniors, supervised fitness center classes and a health fair. (Recreation Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1,2,3,5,6,7,9, and 12, with Item 11 removed from the agenda, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0, except for Item 2, which carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember McCann abstaining, and Item 5, which carried 4-1 with Councilmember McCann voting no. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3080, ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION PROPERTIES (SECOND READING) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL Adoption of an abandoned residential property registration program is a means of ensuring that residential neighborhoods are spared the negative impacts associated with abandoned residential properties. The proposed ordinance requires lenders who own or are responsible for abandoned homes in Chula Vista to pay a fee to register those homes with the City's code enforcement section, and to retain the services of a local property management company. Registration facilitates periodic monitoring by code enforcement staff and provides a mechanism for staff and neighbors to alert the local property management company of the need to take action to maintain the property. A fee of $70 per property would be charged as a means of recovering the cost of administering the program. This ordinance was introduced at the regular Council meeting of July 17, 2007. (planning and Building Director) Eric Sutton, representing Warwick & Sutton Properties, Chula Vista, requested the addition of the definition of a property management company with a requirement that it be under the direction of a licensed California real estate broker. Assistant Building and Housing Director Remp responded that it was not staff's intent to mandate a state-licensed property management company, but to have someone local to respond. City Attorney Moore stated that the ordinance intentionally did not provide a definition and left it open to interpretation. Page 5 - Council Minutes IQ ,..- 10->::::> August 7, 2007 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Councilmember McCann stated that many property management companies and realtors had expressed concern about the new ordinance, and that he believed there were other code enforcement issues that needed to be addressed first. He requested a report in the future on the effectiveness of the ordinance, and stated he would not be supporting it in order to be consistent with his past vote. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3080, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1 with Councilmember McCann voting no. 8. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-202, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) DR-I73, THE "FIFTH AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT", AUTHORIZING INTERPROJECT TRANSFERS FROM EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO CIP DR-I73 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $455,164 TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL A V AILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-203, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "FIFTH AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CIP NO. DR-I 73)" PROJECT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $212,685 AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,171 The proposed proj ect provides for the construction of a drainage facility west of Fifth Avenue at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Clariss Street. Six bids were received for this project. Adoption of the resolutions establishes the capital improvement project, accepts the bids, and awards the contract to MJC Construction. (General Services Director) Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he had been concerned with the cost increase reflected in the staff report, but had spoken with General Services Director Griffin and wanted him to explain the process for his colleagues and the public. General Services Director Griffin explained the change order process, including the fact that staff cannot issue a change order that exceeds policy without coming back to the Council for approval. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-202 and 2007- 203, headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-205, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENTS AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES OF THE INTERIM HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 6 - Council Minutes J f") . t::;J -". k.? August 7,2007 DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) According to the membership structure presented in the work program approved by the Council on May 22, 2007, the development-related committees and commissions have appointed members, and staff has selected community members to serve on the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. Staff has also developed operational procedures to assist the Committee in the process. (Planning and Building Director) Mayor Cox stated that she had removed this item from the Consent Calendar to read into the record that the Design Review Board selected David Bringas as its representative and Jeremy Hogan as the alternate representative to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. Mayor Cox also suggested that membership be extended to include an architect and a historian. City Attorney Moore stated that the resolution could be amended to reflect the proposed changes to the operating procedures to increase the number of members to 10. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-205 as amended, heading read, text waived, to ratify the appointments, add two new positions, and direct staff to make the necessary changes to the operational procedures. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Parks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern with the lack of City enforcement and overview of contractors performing work within the City and the effects this has on the citizens. He stated that City staff needs to be more diligent in monitoring, and he cited a project on Moss Street, between Broadway and the train tracks, where the contractor has not covered dirt piles. Councilmember Ramirez asked that City contracts contain specifications that the City can enforce so as not to impact the neighborhoods. Petra Barajas, Chula Vista resident, recommended that the City issue proclamations to Don Bauder for his article on the Gaylord project and in honor of San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre for what he represents. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NOS. 3; 7; 9; 20, ZONES 2, 4 AND 7; 23; AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I ZONES A AND D 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 9 of 36 existing open space districts/zones because the cost for service requirements exceeds the amount of revenue that can be generated by the current maximum assessment. The Proposition 218 process requires the holding of a public hearing and the authorization of the tabulation of the assessment ballots. (Acting Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) 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. Page 7 - Council Minutes August 7, 2007 18-7 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch asked that anyone with a ballot submit it to the City Clerk prior to the end of the public hearing. Engineering Deputy Director Browder presented the staff report; and the consultant, Stephanie Parson from NBS, responded to Council questions. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Deputy Mayor Rindone requested and received clarification that the ballots were weighted on the financial obligation of the properties. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to authorize the tabulation of the ballots. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 14. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 24-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 1419 TOBIAS DRIVE (APPLICANT: ANTHONY-TAYLOR CONSULTANTS) The proposed tentative subdivision map subdivides 1.628 acres into 24 condominium units for individual ownership at 1419 Tobias Drive. The tenant noticing required by the state and by the Municipal Code up to this point has been completed. Once all necessary approvals are obtained, the owners will notify the tenants with the remaining notices required. (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. Planning and Building Director Sandoval introduced the project, and Associate Planner Pease presented the staff report. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Bruce Taylor, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed project. There being no additional members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-207, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-207, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF A TENTATIVE MAP TO DIVIDE INTEREST IN 1.628 ACRES AT 1419 TOBIAS DRIVE FOR A ONE- LOT CONDOMINIUM CONTAINING 24 RESIDENTIAL UNITS Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 8 - Council Minutes /f3-Z August 7, 2007 -, DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED REFINANCE AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS AT PALOMAR APARTMENTS The proposed issuance of tax-exempt bond obligations would fund the refinance and rehabilitation of the Palomar Apartments located at 171 Palomar Street, an existing 168- unit affordable complex originally financed through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project is 35 years old and in need of some minor rehabilitation to ensure continued long-term use and viability. (Acting Community Development 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. Housing Manager Mills provided the staff report. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councihnember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-208 heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-208 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCE AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS AT PALOMAR APARTMENTS Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 16. CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDINGS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS The Landings development will partially satisfy the master developer's affordable housing obligations for Otay Ranch Village 11. Chelsea Investment Corporation was selected by the master developer to pursue development of the affordable rental housing on the R-19 site. The corporation received loan approval for state financing for the project and is ready to enter into a loan agreement with the City. (Acting Community Development 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. Page 9 - Council Minutes ! 1::5 _(;1 August 7, 2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Housing Manager Mills provided the staff report. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Jim Kilgore, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed development. There being no additional members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-209 and 2007- 210, headings read, texts waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-209, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $960,000 FROM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDINGS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CIC LANDINGS, L.P. AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE FINANCING OF THE PROPOSED LANDINGS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT FOR THE 115 AFFORDABLE FOR-SALE UNITS AND A NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE 92 AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS IN NEIGHBORHOOD R-19 IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ELEVEN (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) RESOLUTION NO. 2007-210, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANDINGS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS 17. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE DISPOSITION OF PAVEMENT REVITALIZATION EFFORTS ON ALPINE-MINOT STREET BETWEEN E STREET AND F STREET AND ENDORSEMENT OF STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO EVALUATE THIS STREET WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Mayor Cox announced that this item would be removed from the agenda and brought back at a future date at the request of Councilmember McCann. There was no discussion, and no action was taken. Page 10 - Council Minutes /8-10 August 7, 2007 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 18. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON CNIC ENGAGEMENT The subcommittee on civic engagement was appointed by the Council to review and summarize the 49 recommendations in Terry Amsler's Report on Civic Engagement. The committee has met twice and synthesized the report into clear and concise goals for the City to follow. The committee also reduced the number of recommendations for implementation to implement to six important recommendations. (Planning and Building Director) Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Tulloch presented the staff report, covering goals and recommendations, and noted that it was staffs intent to develop the necessary steps to implement. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Civic Engagement. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued) Mayor Cox introduced the newly appointed Directors of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, Rafael Munoz, Hector Reyes, Jr., and Salvador Salas, Jr., presenting each with a certificate of appointment. OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of appointment of Sharon Harmon to the Nature Center Board of Trustees. B. Ratification of appointment of Jose Lopez to the Board of Appeals and Advisors. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointments of Sharon Harmon and Jose Lopez. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez stated he was holding open office hours the first Monday of each month at the South Chula Vista Library and Eastlake Library, altemately. At his meeting last night, 30 citizens came and had questions and anxiety regarding the relocation ordinance. Page II - Council Minutes ! 8~ / / August 7, 2007 DRAFT COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued) Councilmember Castaneda expressed condolences to the family of Marilyn Lassman, and spoke of her wisdom and dedicated commitment to community service. He also expressed condolences to the family of Staff Sergeant Joshua Mattero, who was killed on July 24 in Baghdad. He then spoke regarding the League of California Cities conference he had attended in Monterey, noting that a lot of interest was generated from throughout the state regarding the Chula Vista foreclosure ordinance that was adopted this evening. · Councilmember Castaneda: Ratification of appointment of Sam Longanecker to the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to ratify the appointment. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0 Councilmember McCann extended congratulations to newly appointed commissioners Harmon, Lopez and Longanecker. He then extended condolences to the families of Marilyn Lassman and Staff Sergeant Mattero. Deputy Mayor Rindone joined his colleagues in expressing condolences to Mr. Mattero's family and Mrs. Lassman's family. He then congratulated the Bomtafest kick-off group for a successful event this past weekend and stated he was looking forward to the Lemon Festival this upcoming weekend. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cox announced that the Closed Session would not be held. 22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) Three cases The items were not discussed, and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 6:03 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Chula Vista resident Staff Sergeant Joshua P. Mattero, who gave his life in service to our country, to the Regular Meeting of August 14,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Qf~OO~S~l~k Page 12 - Council Minutes I 0.. -- ! "'7 !-- 1 ~ August 7, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 11, 2007 9:00 A.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 9:15 a.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councihnembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, Assistant City Manager Pahner, Assistant City Manager Tulloch, City Attorney Moore, Budget and Analysis Director Van Eenoo, Finance Director Kachadoorian PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC COMMENTS Theresa Acerro, representing the Southwest Civic Association and residents of mobile home parks within the City, expressed concerns regarding the proposed mobile home park closure ordinance. COUNCIL RETREAT 1. Council Goals and Objectives 2. City Manager Goals and Objectives ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to approve the goals and objectives presented by the City Manager. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the proposed reorganization presented by the City Manager. 3. Budget Overview 4. Plan for Budget Reductions and Reorganizations ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to host a joint workshop with the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation on September 4, 2007, to consider "Redevelopment Structure and Function." 5. Wrap Up & Adjournment /c- / DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 3:20 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of August 14,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Page 2 - Council Minutes Ie -2 August 11,2007 DRAFT MlNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 14,2007 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chu1a Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda (arrived at 6:06 p.m.), McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Jose Lopez, Board of Appeals and Advisors Sharon Harmon, Nature Center Board of Trustees City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths to Jose Lopez and Sharon Harmon, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented each with a certificate of appointment. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING DR. DENNIS DOYLE FOR HIS DEDICATION TO A SUCCESSFUL POLICE/SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Counci1member McCann presented it to Dr. Doyle. Police Chief Emerson and Dr. Lowell Billings, Superintendent, Chula Vista Elementary School District, recognized and thanked Dr. Doyle for his involvement with the City, community and school district. Mayor Cox then recognized members of City Manager Garcia's family, who were present at the meeting. His son Cole said he was present to earn his citizenship in the community merit badge for the Boy Scouts. . PRESENTATION OF MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK DESIGNATION TO LORI ANNE PEOPLES, SENIOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK, BY K.A Y VINSON, MMC, CITY CLERK'S ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR AND CITY CLERK OF MURRIETA ID- / , DRAFT SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) Kay Vinson, City Clerk of Murietta and Legislative Director of the City Clerks Association of California, recognized Ms. Peoples' achievements in attaining her Master Municipal Clerk designation and presented a certificate to her. City Clerk Bigelow also recognized Ms. Peoples for her accomplishment and presented her with a Master Municipal Clerk pin. · INTRODUCTION BY AYA mARRA, CHAIRPERSON OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION, EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM ODAWARA, JAPAN HIROAKI MURA Y AMA, NORlE CHOKKI, REIKA MUGISHIMA, RUI KUROGOUCHI, AND CHULA VISTA EXCHANGE STUDENTS TROY A. HARMON, LETICIA DIAZ, SASHA RAMOS, AND JENNIFER CALDERON Chair Ibarra thanked the Council for its support of the exchange program. Each of the students then spoke briefly about their experiences. Leticia Diaz and Sasha Ramos were not present at the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 11) Mayor Cox announced that Item 8 would be removed from the agenda at the request of the City Attorney. Councilmember Ramirez asked to pull Items 6 and 7 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-211, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RETENTION AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH FOX & SOHAGI, LLP, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $9,262.40 TO FOX & SOHAGI, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES In 2004, the City entered into a retention agreement with Fox & Sohagi, LLP, for legal services in connection with the environmental impact report for the General Plan update. Adoption of the resolution approves a second amendment to the retention agreement for legal services between the City and Fox & Sohagi, LLP, authorizing payment of $9,262.40 for legal services. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-212, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES LABOR COUNCIL Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute Community Development Block Grant contracts that were awarded on April 4, 2006. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes ! .,... ) " / )~ .~ (.1--- ~ August 14, 2007 DRA.FT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-213, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF L STREET OBTAINED BY THE CITY THROUGH RELINQUISHMENT OF HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY PER DOCUMENT NO. 74-202931, RECORDED JULY 29,1974 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-214, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED L STREET LYING ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 5422 1 (e)(2)(C) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-215, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED L STREET TO THE OWNER OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE The owner of property located at 910 Industrial Boulevard has requested to purchase a portion of City-owned slope lying between his property, Interstate 5 to the west, L Street to the north and Industrial Boulevard to the east. The area is a slope and a part of the L Street right-of-way that was acquired by relinquishment from the California Department of Transportation. It currently serves as lateral support for L Street as it rises going west to cross the freeway. In order to sell this land, the Council must first vacate the public access rights and declare the vacated portion as exempt surplus land. (Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 4. RESOLUTION 2007-218, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $49,903.50 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND FOR THE CITY SHARE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION COSTS AT MAIN STREET AND AUTO PARK PLACE AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPER (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In 2003, the City approved the development of an auto park and other auto-related businesses by Hooper Knowlton on the north side of Main Street at Auto Park Place (Auto Park North). In 2004, the City approved an auto park development by Sunroad Enterprises on the south side of Main Street, directly across from Auto Park North (Auto Park East). As a result of these developments, a new traffic signal was needed at the intersection of Main Street and Auto Park Place. Adoption of the resolution appropriates funds from the City's traffic signal fund for the City's share to signalize the four-legged intersection. Sunroad Enterprises initially paid the full cost of the traffic signal project with an understanding that reimbursements would follow from the City and the developer of Auto Park North upon completion of the traffic signal project. (Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Mioutes August 14, 2007 11)-3 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 5. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-216, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASES FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NOS. 3; 7; 9; 20 ZONES 2, 4, AND 7; 23; AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ZONES A AND D B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-217, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING MAINTENANCE WORK AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ON OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 20, ZONE 4 (BUSINESS CENTER) On May 22, 2007, the Council authorized the preparation of an engineer's report in order to initiate the Proposition 218 ballot process to consider an increase to assessments in nine of 36 existing open space districts/zones because the estimated cost for service requirements was anticipated to exceed the amount of revenue that could be generated by current maximum assessments. On June 5, 2007, in accordance with Proposition 218 requirements, the Council approved the engineer's report, the mailing of a notice and ballot, and set the public hearing to be followed by a tabulation of the assessment ballots. The public hearing was conducted on August 7, 2007, and tabulation of the assessment ballots occurred on August 8, 2007. Approval of the resolutions declares the results of the ballot tabulation and orders the levy and collection of assessments in the one district/zone where the requested increase was approved (District 20, Zone 4). (Assistant City Manager/City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilmember Ramirez. 7. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilmember Ramirez. 8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A RECORD DIGITIZATION SERVICES CONTRACT TO ANA COMP, INC. AS THE LOWEST TOTAL BID FOR REQUESTED SERVICES, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT The requested digitization services contract will assist the Planning and Building Department, and any other City department needing the services, to archive permanent City records in digital format, in a format compatible with the City Clerk's records retention standards. Having conducted a competitive bid process, adoption of the resolution awards the contract, which ensures the City will receive the services at very competitive rates. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda. Page 4 - Council Minutes 1...,--... / { 1)-'1' -' . August 14, 2007 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-221, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING CONDITIONAL TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF RANCHO DEL REY P ARKW A Y ON SEPTEMBER 8 AND 9, 2007, FOR THE ORANGE CRATE DERBY The Bonita Orange Crate Derby Committee of the Bonita Valley Lions Club is requesting permission for temporary street closure of Rancho Del Rey Parkway on September 8 and 9, 2007 to conduct their 28th Annual Orange Crate Derby. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-222, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A NEW COUNCIL POLICY CREATING THE YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 7170, AND RESCINDING COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 110-05 PERTAINING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Staff identified issues with the current structure of the Youth Advisory Commission and recommended that the Commission be allowed to expire and then be reconstituted entirely under a new Council Policy as the Youth Action Council. The Youth Action Council is being established to increase the number of high school students who have an opportunity to perform community service, gain first-hand experience in local government, and become informed stakeholders in the community. (Office of the Mayor) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-223, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $2,500 TO THE CITY FROM WELLS FARGO BANK FOR SPONSORSHIP OF "THE ULTIMATE OPEN HOUSE ICE CREAM SOCIAL" AND DEPOSITING THE FUNDS INTO THE CHULA VISTA CENTENNIAL DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT Wells Fargo Bank wishes to donate $2,500 to the City to sponsor the costs associated with The Ultimate Open House Ice Cream Social that the Mayor and Council will be hosting on August 18, 2007. This is the kick-off event for Chula Vista's centennial celebration coming up in 2011. Adoption of the resolution accepts the funds to be deposited to the Chula Vista centennial deposit account and designates the funds to be used for associated event costs. (Office of the Mayor) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 and 9 through 11, headings read, texts waived, with Item 8 removed from the agenda. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 5 - Council Minutes August 14, 2007 I D A:~; DRAFT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-219, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,515 AND APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Fire Department received donations in the amount of $28,515 from community donors to fund repairs and maintenance of equipment and to support the department's annual awards and recognition program. Adoption of the resolution accepts the donations and appropriates the funds to the Fire Department's services and supplies budget. (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Councilmember Ramirez asked, and Fire Chief Perry confirmed, that no general fund money would be used to restore the departments' 1916 classic Seagrave Fire Engine. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2007-219, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-220, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "REAS SLURRY SEAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 200712008 (STL-340)" PROJECT TO FRANK AND SON PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,795,603.66 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT On August 8, 2007, the General Services Director received sealed bids for the project. The work consists of the application of slurry seal pavement coats on various pavement locations in the City, and also includes the preparation and application of crack-filler, removal/replacement of failed pavement, striping, traffic control, and other miscellaneous work, and all labor, material, equipment, and transportation necessary for the project. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Councilmember Ramirez asked why only two bids were received. General Services Director Griffm replied that bid packets were sent to six potential contractors, but only two responsive bids were received. Councilmember Ramirez encouraged staff to seek ways to solicit more participants in the bidding process in the future. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2007-220, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 6 - Council Minutes /1\ / 1/-10 August 14, 2007 , DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS Phil Magnan, representing Biblical Family Advocate, stated he was disturbed about the Police Department's participation in the recent Gay Pride Parade. He stated that participation was endorsement, and he implored the Council to reconsider the City's guidelines and policies in regard to permitting the City to participate in such events. Bill Tripp, Chair of the Planning Commission, thanked City Manager Garcia and staff for assisting with translation services and police support at a recent Planning Commission meeting, stating that their timeliness, effectiveness and professionalism aided him in conducting an effective meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR FIRE PREVENTION'S FIRE CODE INSPECTION AND FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING FEE AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER XV (FIRE) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE The Fire Department has completed a review of its current fee structure and is recommending changes to the master fee schedule. The proposed changes include both updates to existing fees, and the implementation of new fees. The fees were last updated in August of 2004. (Fire Chief) 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. Fire Marshall Gipson presented the master fee schedule update. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Councilmember McCann spoke of the need to ensure a good business climate and look at how the City is spending funds before increasing fees, especially with respect to families, day care, churches and small businesses. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2007-224 and 2007- 225, headings read, texts waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-224, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER XV (FIRE) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATING FIRE CODE INSPECTION FEES B. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-225, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER XV (FIRE) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATING FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING FEES Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-1 with Councilmember McCann voting no. Mayor Cox requested that staff review the fees on a regular basis using the consumer price index or comparisons with other cities. Page 7 - Council Minutes August 14,2007 /D-7 DRi\FT PUBLIC HEARlNGS (Continued) 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR A ZONING MODIFICATION (PCZ 06-06) TO CHANGE THE EXISTING ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM R-3 P-9, APARTMENT RESIDENTIALIPRECISE PLAN, NINE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO ILP, LIMITED INDUSTRIALIPRECISE PLAN, FOR A 1.0-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 696 NAPLES STREET - HEALTH ADVANCES, USA The request is for a zoning modification to change the existing R-3 P-9 zone (apartment . residentiaVprecise plan with nine dwelling units per acre) to the ILP zone (limited industriaVprecise plan), for a one-acre site located at 696 Naples Street. A vitamin manufacturing company, Health Advances USA, occupies the site. Modification of the zone designation and adoption of precise plan development standards will make the current land use conform with the industrial land use designation and policies of the General Plan. (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 Zumwalt presented the proposed project. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Mayor Cox commented that in the past, area residents and schools experienced unpleasant odors from a fertilizer plant located in the proposed area. She asked what protections the community would have should the vitamin packing plant cease to exist and another fertilizer plant want to locate on the site. Mr. Zumwalt responded that a list of prohibited uses was listed in the staff report. Councilmember Castaneda stated that the recommended change in zoning would provide too many opportunities for objectionable and undesirable industrial uses in an area that is primarily residential and educational. Mayor Cox questioned the legitimacy of allowing the proposed vitamin packaging plant to remain as a non-conforming use in the R3 zone. Planning and Building Director Sandoval responded that there might be legal non-conforming issues in maintaining the use if the re-zone were not passed, and the City would have a difficult time getting the applicant to invest in the property without the zone change designation. Mayor Cox asked about the opportunity for the City to look at current uses that are objectionable in close proximity to the school and residences. Director Sandoval responded that staff was reviewing the zoning code, looking for sections that caused issues to applicants who wished to invest in the community, as well as areas of potential impacts to the City and residents. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Page 8 - Council Minutes /"1'. 8 . 1) -~ August 14,2007 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARlNGS (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to place the following ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 BY REZONING A ONE ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 696 NAPLES STREET FROM R-3 P-9, APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN, NINE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, TO ILP, LIMITED INDUSTRIAL, PRECISE PLAN, AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN FOR PLANNING AREA TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE OTA Y RANCH TOWN CENTER General Growth has applied to amend the FC-l area of the Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area Plan to allow an additional 93,000 square feet for up to 960,000 square feet of floor area in the Otay Ranch Town Center. (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. Principal Planner Rosaler presented the proposed SPA Amendment. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-226, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-226, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN FOR THE OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m., with all members present. Page 9 - Council Minutes August 14, 2007 /D-q DRAFT ACTION ITEMS 15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A TWO PARTY AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MANAGEMENT OF A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Community HousingWorks submitted a proposal on June 29, 2007, in reference to a request for proposals released on May 29,2007, to provide consulting services to manage a first-time homebuyer down payment and closing cost assistance program funded through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). (Acting Community Development Director) Finance Director Kachadoorian provided an overview of Issues associated with home foreclosures in the community and their impacts on the City. Deputy Mayor Rindone asked staff to provide an updated status report on foreclosures in six to eight weeks. Housing Manager Mills presented the homeownership assistance program. Sue Reynolds, representing Community HousingWorks, discussed the assistance program being offered to the community and encouraged the Council to get the word out about a free clinic to help with mortgage problems, to be held on September 12, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the MAAC Charter School, 1385 Third Avenue, Chula Vista. Deputy Mayor Rindone suggested that Community HousingW orks consider offering educational assistance to senior economics classes at area high schools to inform them about the organization's community outreach efforts. He offered assistance to Ms. Reynolds in making the necessary contacts with the schools. Councilmember Castaneda suggested that the outreach be broadened to include the areas in the City that have been hardest hit by foreclosures. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-227, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-227, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO ADMINISTER THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWNP A YMENT AND CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the City Council and convened the Redevelopment Agency. At 9:01 p.m., Mayor Cox reconvened the City Council, with all members present. Page 10 - Council Minutes 1])-/0 August 14, 2007 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 16. CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE The City Council voted to form an ad hoc committee on the campaign contribution ordinance to review the existing law and ensure it is meeting the needs of the people of Chula Vista, and to bring forward suggestions regarding proposed changes as needed. (City Attorney/City Clerk) John Moot, representing the ad hoc subcommittee, stated that he had been informed that someone believed he had a conflict in serving on the committee. He recommended that the item be removed from the agenda, a replacement for his position on the committee be sought, and the committee then re-visit the issues from the beginning. Mayor Cox said she spoke with John Reece, an attorney formerly with the City of San Diego, who agreed to replace Mr. Moot, should there be Council consensus to do so. Mayor Cox then recommended that the item be tabled and the Council consider reforming the committee with a new member to replace Mr. Moot, with the understanding that the committee move forward as expedititiously as possible. Councilmember Castaneda stated that the proposed ordinance was complex and opposite of what was originally requested by the Council, which was to clarify the existing ordinance. He stated he would only support a clarification of the existing ordinance and would not support giving a special interest group the ability to give a candidate more than the maximum contribution limit. He recommended that the new ad hoc committee start over with the direction that they only clarify and tighten the existing rules. Mayor Cox suggested that direction be given to the City Attorney's Office to work with the new committee and prepare strike-out/underline versions of suggested changes, with the intent of making the ordinance clear and addressing some commonly asked questions. Councilmember Ramirez opposed reconstituting the ad hoc committee, stating that some of the proposed changes were not desirable and could have unintended consequences. Furthermore, the Attorney's Office should be tasked with clarifying the ordinance, and then the subcommittee could be tasked with compiling a booklet of commonly asked campaign-related questions and answers. Mayor Cox stated that the public should participate in discussions regarding clarification of the ordinance. Councilmember Castaneda suggested that the City Attorney's Office provide an analysis of the ordinance to determine inconsistencies and flaws; return to the Council in a couple of weeks with an opinion about what the ordinance does, including restrictions related to candidates and campaign donors; and the Council then discuss whether or not further mechanisms such as a subcommittee needed to be established. Page 11 - Council Minutes August 14, 2007 ID Ii -/ ! DRA.FT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that the two issues to be addressed were clarification of the existing ordinance and creating a level playing field among candidates for campaign fund ralsmg. Mayor Cox suggested that the City Attorney analyze the ordinance, the Council convene a new ad hoc committee, and the matter come back to the Council as soon as possible. Councilmember Castaneda stated he would like a more systematic approach by tasking the Attorney's Office to do the analysis and bring it back to the Council, and then have the Council convene an ad hoc committee for further deliberation on the issues. Councilmember McCann stated that the goal was to provide the ability for anyone to have a clear understanding of the ordinance, and he requested that the Council be provided adequate time to review all material related to the analysis of the ordinance. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct the City Attorney's Office to provide an analysis of the current ordinance; clarify the proposed language that would clarify the intent of the existing ordinance, which may include fixing inherent inconsistencies with respect to the intent of the existing ordinance; and to add no new provisions to the ordinance, unless it provides consistency and clarification. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Garcia mentioned the upcoming joint meeting of the Council and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation on September 4, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, to discuss the City's redevelopment program. 18. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox stated that tickets for the ice cream social on August 18, 2007, were still available. She also indicated that applications for the Citizens Leadership Academy would be accepted until August 20, 2007, and further information was available through the City's website. A. B. C. ACTION: Ratification of appointment of Duane Bazzel to the Growth Management Oversight Commission. Ratification of appointment of Stan Canaris to the Growth Management Oversight Commission. Ratification of appointment of Bertha Lopez to the International Friendship Commission. Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointments of Duane Bazzel and Stan Canaris to the Growth Management Oversight Commission and Bertha Lopez to the International Friendship Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 12 - Council Minutes !'~. IF') L../ ,:.- August 14, 2007 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Castaneda reported that the City received notification that National Geographic Magazine would be doing a story on the Endangered Species Act at the Chula Vista Nature Center. He added that the Nature Center would welcome its one-millionth visitor on August 16, 2007. Deputy Mayor Rindone congratulated the Third A venue Village Association and Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce for the well-attended Lemon Festival. He also expressed condolences to the family of Marilyn Lassman, who recently passed, stating that Ms. Lassman was a community giver and leader. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in her loving memory. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:07 pm. CLOSED SESSION 20. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 Title: City Clerk ACTION: Direction was given to the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT At 11:15 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the Council in memory of Marilyn Lassman to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on August 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room in City Hall; and thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 4,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and thence to the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 6, 2007, was cancelled. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 13 - Council Minutes August 14, 2007 /D-/3 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA August 16,2007 6:15 P.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:20 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda ALSO PRESENT: Senior Assistant City Attorney Marshall PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEM 1. INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Cox announced that Bill Poindexter had withdrawn his application from consideration. The City Council interviewed applicants Israel Garza, Guy Chambers, Brandon Fuentes, and John Ray. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to appoint Guy Chambers and Israel Garza to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 2. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 3. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. IE -I DRAFT ADJOURNMENT At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 4,2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Page 2 - Council Minutes hap:! Iwww.chulavistaca.!lOV 't-- ,/") J " ! - -,?- August 16, 2007