HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/03/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
March 28, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista City Council was called to order at 6:07 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilla and Salas
ABSENT: Mayor Horton
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATH OF OFFICE: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - FRED ANTONIO
T1NKERo
This item was cancelled; Mr. Tinker had taken his oath earlier in the City Clerk's Office.
· OATH OF OFFICE: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - SANDRA PASQUA.
This item was continued to April 1 l, 2000.
· PRESENTATION BY CENSUS 2000 STREET THEATER: INTRODUCED BY
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, DAVID PALMER.
Deputy City Manager Palmer introduced members of the Census 2000 Street Theater, who
performed a skit that they are presenting throughout the City to inform residents of the
importance of completing their census forms.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
Deputy Mayor Moot asked that Consent Calendar Item #4 be removed for s~parate
consideration. Councilmember Davis asked that Item #6 also be considered separately.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on March 21, 2000, there were no
actions take which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. Letter of resignation from Vikki Opeodu, member of the Rent Review
Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret, and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act regulations.
2 A. ORDINANCE NO. 2806A, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CONTINUED
FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2000 - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2806B, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE
SECTION 21623.5 ($5,000 RETIRED DEATH BENEFIT) TO LOCAL
MISCELLANEOUS AND SAFETY MEMBERS (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
In 1999, enabling legislation was enacted that permits agencies contracting under the
California Public Employees' Retirement System to increase the lump sum death benefit
paid upon the death of a retiree to their survivors from the current $600 to $2,000,
$3,000, $4,000 or $5,000. These ordinances are required to amend the City's contract to
provide the $5,000 death benefit to the City's safety and miscellaneous retirees.
(Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council place Ordinance No. 2806A on second reading for
adoption and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2806B.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-094, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
"CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK RAMPS ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 PROGRAM (STL-
250)" AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $2,989.44 FROM THE
NATURE CENTER ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT (STL-213 )
On January 5, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the
construction of sidewalk ramps on various streets in the City for fiscal year 1999/2000,
project #STL-250. The work to be done consists of the removal of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks and the construction of pedestrian ramps. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-096, RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 BUDGET FOR THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT TO APPROPRIATE
$25,184 IN ADDITIONAL FUND1NG TO COVER INCREASED COSTS (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
Approval of the resolution will add $3,000 to the City Clerk's budget for paper supplies
for the networked copier and $22,184 to the Elections budget to cover the costs of (1)
services provided by the Registrar of Voters to tabulate signatures on the solid waste
referendum petition ($13,484) and (2) two Charter amendments placed on the
March 7, 2000 ballot. (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-098, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BY (1) ADDIN6 ONE MID-MANAGEMENT POSITION OF BATTALION CHIEF;
AND CHANGING THE TITLE OF FIRE MARSHAL (UNCLASSHYlED) TO
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (UNCLASS1FIED) IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND (2)
ADDING ONE SENIOR MANA6EMENT ANALYST POSITION; RECLASSIFYING
TWO PART-TIME, HOURLY RECYCLING RANGER POSITIONS TO TWO
RECYCLING RANGER I/II AND ADDING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN
POSITION IN ADMINISTRATION; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
BASED ON UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The addition of and changes to positions in these two departments is requested to
continue to effectively meet the service demands on the City. (Director of Human
Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-099, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET OF
THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT ADDING ONE NEW SENIOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO BE FUNDED FROM SALARY SAVINGS
AND APPROPRIATING $21,500 FROM THE AVAILABLE FLvND BALANCE OF
THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND FOR RELATED
EQUIPMENT, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED)
An analysis of the City's existing code enforcement program was conducted by Zucker
Systems, a management consulting firm, and led to suggestions that the City consider the
expansion of its current cod~ enforcement program to include new, proactive code
enforcement components, and that additional staffing would be required to implement
such components. In response to these recommendations, staff is suggesting a phased
approach to an expanded code enforcement program, beginning with the addition of a
Senior Code Enforcement Officer and the preparation of a detailed work program to be
included in the proposed FY 2000/2001 budget. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to approve staff recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items #1 through #3, #5, #7, and #8, headings read, texts
waived. The motion carded 4-0.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-095, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MCGILL MARTIN SELF, INC., FOR PROJECT
MANAGEMENT, PLAN REVIEW AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT, APPROPRIATING $925,600 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE FUND TO PROJECT STM~331, AND APPROPRIATING $25,500
FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE POGGI SEWER BASIN
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND TO PROJECT STM-331 (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The consultant, MeGill Martin Self, Inc. (MMS), has been reviewing plans for the
construction of Olympic Parkway and the channel easterly of Brandywine; and
coordinating the Olympic Parkway project, including its financing via a community
facility district. Staff recommends expanding the MMS contract to include Olympic
Parkway from Oleander Avenue to Brandywine, and to extend project management
services through March of 2002 to ensure successful construction and timing of
improvements of this important roadway segment. With this amendment, an additional
$2,041,000 in funds is required, of which $925,600 is to be funded by capital
improvement project #STM 331 and $25,500 is to be funded by the Poggi Sewer
development impact fees. The Otay Ranch Company and McMillin Land Development
Company will fund the balance of the amendment. Total compensation for the contract,
including the second amendment, is $3,821,500. (Director of Public Works)
Deputy Mayor Moot asked for a status report on the Olympic Parkway project. Public Works
Director Lippitt explained the project timeline and also that if Council were to decide to go to bid
on the proposed services, the project would be delayed six to nine months.
Councilmember Salas stated that, according to the developers, MeGill Martin Self has been
working diligently and is performing superior quality work.
Kim Kilkenny, representing Otay Ranch Company, stated that the company has been pleased
with the efforts of MeGill Martin Self, and he also complimented the City's project management
style.
Bob Pletcher, representing McMillin, stated that the project has required a supreme effort of
coordination between City departments, and he also commented on the excellent work performed
by McGill Martin Self.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot offered Resolution No. 200-095, heading read, text waived.
The motion carded 4-0.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-097, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET TO
ADD SEVEN (7.00) POSITIONS TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT,
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FOR VARIOUS OPERATING ACCOUNTS, INCLUDING ADVERTISING, HOURLY
SALARIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH JOHN SHANNON ASSOCIATES TO
COMPLETE PHASE II OF THE CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION STUDY;
WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OF $45,000 TO WOLF CONSULTING GROUP TO
FINALIZE EXECUTiVE/SENIOR MANAGEMENT ROLE DEFINITION PROCESS;
AND APPROPRIATING $234,654 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND $43,250 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF) FUND THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The Human Resources Department is requesting the addition of seven full-time positions.
Two are related to increased recruiting levels; two are related to Phase II implementation
and subsequent maintenance of the Classification Plan; and three are to perform duties
and provide support in response to the increasing number and complexity of issues
associated with a greater number of employees and volunteers ($89,654 General Fund).
Also requested is funding for the associated supplies and office equipment for these
positions ($43,250 Public Facilities DIF); and, additional funding not directly related to
these positions for advertising, hourly salaries, and professional services ($145,000
GeneralFund). (Director ofHuman Resources)
Councilmember Davis asked for an explanation of the proposed staffing additions. Director of
Human Resources Emerson explained the proposed organizational structure and the duties to be
performed by the new staff members.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2000-097, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dale H. Meservy, 777 Church Avenue, asked the Council to obtain community input in advance
of considering the implementation of photo enforcement at signalized intersections.
ACTION ITEMS
9. CONSiDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER A LAND OFFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND NM HOMES TWO, INC., ET AL, FOR CONVEYANCE OF
536.9 ACRES TO THE CITY FOR UNIVERSITY PURPOSES
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
In 1999, the City Manager entered into a letter of intent with NM Homes Two, Inc. and
other associated companies. The City agreed to provide certain considerations with
regard to future entitlements for Otay Ranch Village 11 if NM Homes Two, Inc. would
agree to enter into an agreement under which it would eventually convey 536.9 acres of a
proposed university site to the City. The proposed offer agreffaent between the City and
the property owner would implement the terms of the letter of intent. (Director of
Planning and Building)
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to continue this item to the meeting of April 11,
2000, as recommended by staff. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and
it carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission - Christopher Redo
B. Ratification of appointment to the Commission on Aging Alva Roberson
C. Ratification of appointment to the Veterans' Advisory Commission - Stephen
Millikin
D. Ratification of appointment to the International Friendship Commission - Lourdes
Sevilla
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to ratify the above appointments, items 11A through
11D. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carded 4-0.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas reported that David Davenport, a student from Hilltop High School and
the son of a City employee, won second place out of 12,000 participants in the Greater San
Diego Science and Engineering Fair.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:58 p.m., Deputy Mayor Moot adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 11,
2000, noting that the Regular Meeting of April 4th Was cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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