HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/04/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APRIL 11, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista City Council was called to order at 6:06 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, Salas, and Mayor Horton
(Councilmember Padilla arrived at 6:11 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD OF THE MONTH - GREG PICKETT, CRIME
ANALYST
Chief Emerson introduced Greg Pickett, and Mayor Horton presented a proclamation to
him.
· PROCLAMATION TO BRITT BERRETT, CEO OF SHARP CHULA VISTA
MEDICAL CENTER, FOR HIS COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, commending Mr. Berrett for his service to Chula
Vista and wishing him well in his new position. Deputy Mayor Moot presented the
proclamation to him.
· PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 10 THROUGH APRIL 14
AS TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor presented it to Korki Bottoms.
· OATH OF OFFICE: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - SANDRA PASQUA
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a
certificate of appointment to Ms. Pasqua.
· OATH OF OFFICE: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - WILLIAM VEAL
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a
certificate of appointment to Mr. Veal.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
· OATH OF OFFICE: CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION - CHRISTOPHER REDO
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a
certificate of appointment to Mr. Redo.
· OATH OF OFFICE: COMMISSION ON AGING - ALVA ROBERSON
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a
certificate of appointment to Ms. Roberson.
· OATH OF OFFICE: VETERAN'S ADVISORY COMMISSION - STEPHEN
MILL1KIN
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a
certificate of appointment to Mr. Millikin.
· OATH OF OFFICE: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION - LOURDES
SEVILLA
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a
certificate of appointment to Ms. Sevilla.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2808, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION IV.2(A) OF THE
EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (CONTINUED
FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2000 SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
On November 16, 1999, a public hearing was held to consider amendments to the
EastLake II Planned Commtmity District regulations to incorporate 108 acres of research
and limited manufacturing as BC-1, Business Center Manufacturing Park District, into
the Land Use District Maps, to amend Section IV.2A, Property Development Standards,
allowing an increase in building height for certain lots, and to establish special building
setbacks and buffer requirements for certain lots abutting residential land use districts. At
the public heating, staff discussed the need for clarification in the Property Development
Standards. The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to incorporate the language that
was discussed at the November 16, 1999 public hearing in order to clarify the Council's
intent when originally adopting the District Regulations for Business Center II. (Director
of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-101, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 7, 2000,
DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE
PROVIDED BY LAW
The Registrar of Voters has transmitted the certified results of the General Municipal
Election held on March 7, 2000. Elections Code Section 15372 requires the City Clerk,
as the elections official, to transmit the certified results to the City Council. Elections
Code Section 15400 requires the City Council to declare the results of the election. The
proposed resolution contains the official results as reported by the Registrar of Voters.
(City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-102, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $41,120 TO PURCHASE EIGHT RADAR LASERS, ONE SPEED
ENFORCEMENT TRAILER AND MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC-RELATED
EQUIPMENT FOR THE SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENDERS PROGRAM (4/STHS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The Office of Traffic Safety has approved amendments to the City's Serious Traffic
Offenders Program (STOP) grant. The Office of Traffic Safety will fund the City a total
of $41,120 for the purchase of speed enforcement equipment, including eight handheld
laser radar guns, one speed enforcement trailer, and miscellaneous traffic enforcement
equipment. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-103, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $30,709 FROM THE AVAILABLE
FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A WIRELESS NETWORK FOR
REMOTE FIRE STATIONS (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
The remote Fire Stations (Stations 2-6) currently use Integrated Services Digital Network
(ISDN) lines to connect to the City's computer-aided dispatch system at a cost of about
$17,000 per year. The requested funds will be used to purchase a "wireless" network to
connect the remote Fire Stations, thereby eliminating the yearly ISDN line charges from
the operating budget. (Director of Management and Information Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-104, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE "CROSS GUTTER INSTALLATION AT SECOND AVENUE AND MADRONA
STREET (SOUTH SIDE) IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
(STL-240)" PROJECT
On February 23, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for this project.
The work to be done consists of installation of a Portland cement concrete (PCC) cross
gutter, pedestrian ramps, and the removal and replacement of asphalt concrete pavement,
PCC curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on the south side of Madrona Street and Second
Avenue. (Directorof Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and award the contract to Jimenez,
Inc. dba, MJC Construction of Chula Vista, California.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-105, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $184,707.21 FOR TWO 12-CUBIC~YARD DUMP TRUCKS TO E~W
TRUCK & EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
The Fiscal Year 1999/2000 equipment maintenance budget provides for the replacement
of one 12-cubic-yard dump truck. The sewer facilities replacement budget provides for
the purchase of one additional 12-cubic-yard dump truck for the sewer maintenance
division. The bid was advertised in the Chula Vista Star News on March 4, 2000 and
opened on March 14, 2000. In addition, eight potential bidders were contacted, with four
responding. There were no local vendors for trucks of this size. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-106, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA VACATING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OVER LOT
"A" OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02, SALT CREEK RANCH,
NEIGHBORHOOD 2, UNIT NO. 9, MAP NO. 13742
Pacific Bay Properties, a California Corporation, formerly known as Pacific Bay Homes,
a California Corporation, wishes to process a summary vacation for the existing
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Fee Interest to the City of Chula Vista over Lot "A" of
Map No. 13742 and grant a new Offer of Dedication for said lot in order to facilitate a
boundary adjustment between Lot "A" and the adjacent residential parcel. In accordance
with Section 7050 of the Califomia Govemment Code and Chapter 4, Section 8335 of the
California Streets and Highways Code, this type of vacation may be performed
sutnmarily through adoption of a resolution ordering said vacation. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-107, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA VACATING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OVER LOT
"B" OF MAP NO. 13500, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 92-02, SALT CREEK RANCH,
NEIGHBORHOOD 2, UNIT NO. 1
Pacific Bay Properties, a California Corporation, formerly known as Pacific Bay Homes,
a California Corporation, wishes to process a summary vacation for the existing
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Fee Interest to the City of Chula Vista to clear the title
for Lot "B" of Map No. 13500. In accordance with Section 7050 of the California
Government Code and Chapter 4, Section 8335 of the California Streets and Highways
Code, this type of vacation may be performed summarily through adoption of a
resolution. (Directorof Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Ayers, 44 E. Mankato Street, stated that the Veterans Home Support Foundation has now
received tax-exempt status and he requested donations from the community for needed
equipment for the facility.
Scott Alevy, representing Pacific Bell, announced that the proposed area code change from 619
to 935 has been suspended indefinitely.
The following persons objected to the proposed planting of oleander bushes around the perimeter
of the San Diego Country Club that would result in blocked views and a devaluation of
residential property values and because of the toxicity of the plant:
Alberto Ayala, 248 L Street
Tom Duncan, 208 L Street
Craig Davis, 172 L Street
Jose A. and Sandra Ramos, 262 L Street
Luis Del Rio, 152 L Street
Delora Richmond, 168 L Street
Xavier C. Hernandez, 120 L Street
Patty Webb and Mr. Stark, 184 L Street
Sara Marquez-Gonzalez, 899 2"d Avenue
Mayor Horton informed the residents that although the club is private property, she would
personally contact members of the club's board of directors to see if something more compatible
with the neighborhood could be considered and to encourage a meeting of the board with the
surrounding neighbors. She told the speakers that she would let them know the results of her
contact.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR TRANSNET LOCAL
STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2000/2001
THROUGH 2003/2004 AND APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL OF CHULA
VISTA'S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SANDAG is required by state and federal law to develop and adopt a Regional
Transportation Improvement Program CRTIP) every two years. The 1998-2004 RTIP, a
six-year program of proposed major highway, arterial, transit, and bikeway projects,
including the TransNet Program of Projects, was adopted by the SANDAG Board on July
24, 1998. As a result of Senate Bill 45, the RTIP process has been revised ~:om a six-
year program to a four-year program. The 2000-2004 RTIP covers the same period as the
last four years of the 1998-2004 RTIP. The annual development and approval of the
RTIP by SANDAG are requirements for the continued receipt of state and federal
transportation project funding. The "Proposition 'A' TransNet Transportation Improve-
ment Program - Ordinance and Expenditure Plan" also requires that all proposed projects
funded with TransNet funds be included in the RTIP. Chula Vista's proposed four-year
program involves the programming of $15,095,000 in projected TransNet revenue.
(Director of Public Works)
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Holton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response, and she closed the hearing.
Councilmember Salas stated that it was important to inform the public that the Willow Street
bridge project will take a year to complete and that the City is repairing streets on the western
side of the City.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-108, Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Chula Vista adopting the Four-Year TransNet Local Streets and
Roads Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2000-2001 through 2003-2004 and
approving the submittal of Chula Vista's Transportation Improvement Program to
the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for inclusion in the
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), heading read, text
waived. The motion carded 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-109, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE LEVEL FOR CITY
PARKS AND OTHER PROPERTY AND A COMMENSURATE STAFF/ACREAGE
RATIO FOR RECENT AND FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER CITY
PROPERTIES
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-110, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO CONTRACT OUT
MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPED MEDIANS AND SLOPES CURRENTLY
MAINTAINED BY CITY CREWS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $9,080 FROM
THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2000
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-1 11, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO CONTRACT OUT
MAINTENANCE OF SMALL POCKET PARKS FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE
PARKS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $10,998 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2000
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-112, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $31,283 FROM THE
PARK MAINTENANCE SECTION SALARY SAVINGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF
THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY l, 2000 AND APPROVING
ADDITIONAL STAFF AND SUPPLIES FOR THE PARKS MAINTENANCE
SECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-113, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $15,367 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE CORP YARD DIF FUND AND
APPROPRIATING $62,464 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF
THE GENERAL FUND AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL
EQUIPMENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Parks Maintenance Section is currently experiencing a staffing and equipment
shortage due to budget reductions in the mid-1990's and the additional maintenance
responsibility for new parks, landscaped medians and other City property. This has
impacted the section's ability to provide desired maintenance levels. Furthermore, there
are several new parks in the planning and construction stages in the Rancho Del Rey
SPA III, Rolling Hills Ranch, EastLake, and Otay Ranch Villages I and 5 developments
that will be turned over to the City in the next five years, thereby exacerbating the
staffing shortage. (Directorof Public Works)
Deputy Director of Public Works Byers presented the proposals to Council and the audience.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution Nos. 2000-109 through 2000-113,
headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION
OF CORDOVA DRIVE TO VERANO DRIVE
A problem with addressing on Cordova Drive in Rancho Del Rey Spa IH was brought to
City staff's attention on August 26, 1999. In order to correct this problem, staff proposes
to change the street name of the portion of Cordova Drive south of East "J" Street to
Verano Drive. Codova Drive is an existing public street and, therefore, requires Planning
Commission/City Council action to change the name. (Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-114, Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Chula Vista approving the name change of a portion of Cordova
Drive to Verano Drive, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
12. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET TO (A) ADD POSITIONS TO THE PLANNING &
BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE
ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND (B)
DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE CITY'S
GENERAL PLAN (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The General Plan provides the long-term blueprint for the physical development of the
City, typically coveting a twenty-year period. A comprehensive update of the General
Plan is needed at this time. This update will also provide an excellent opportunity to
communicate with citizens regarding progress made since the last General Plan update in
1989, and to hear how they want their neighborhoods and the City as a whole to develop
in the future. (Director of Planning and Building)
Assistant Planning Director Sandoval reported on the primary reasons for a General Plan update
and the plans to involve the community during the process.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-115, Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Chula Vista amending the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 budgets of the
Planning and Building Department to add a General Plan Project Manager
position, the Community Development Department to add a Senior Planner
position, and the Engineering Division of Public Works to add a Civil Engineer
(Transportation Planner) position, all to be funded through salary savings, and
appropriating $19,100 from the available fund balance of the Public Facilities
Development Impact Fee Fund for related equipment and directing Staff to
initiate the comprehensive update of the City Of Chula Vista General Plan,
heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER A LAND OFFER AGREEMENT WITH NM HOMES TWO,
INC., ET AL, FOR CONVEYANCE OF 536.9 ACRES TO THE CITY FOR
UNIVERSITY PURPOSES (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 28,
2000)
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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 agreement between the City and
the property owner would implement the terms of the letter of intent. (Director of
Planning and Building)
Jack McDonald, representing New Millennium Homes, commended staff for their dedicated
offers and presented an irrevocable deed to the Mayor.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-116, Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Chula Vista 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, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSYNESS
14. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands reported that the regular meeting of April 25th Was cancelled; a
workshop with the Child Care Commission has been scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on May 2nd; and a
workshop with the Plannin Commission and Growth Management Oversight Commission has
been scheduled for May 25t~.
15. MAYOR' S REPORTS
There were none.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
'17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
· One Case
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/A;AE, City Clerk
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