HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/04/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APRIL 18, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton.
(Councilmember Salas arrived at 6:02 p.m. and Deputy Mayor Moot
arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
ABSENT: Cotmcilmembers: Nonwe
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO RON BOLLES, DIRECTOR,
CONGRATULATING CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL, SCHOOL OF THE
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Mr. Bolles was not present, and the proclamation was not presented.
· PRESENTATION OF A DONATION BY COX COMMUNICATIONS TO THE
CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER
A representative of Cox Communications presented a check for $2,500 to Nature Center Director
Beintema.
· PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE TO DAVID DAVENPORT, SECOND PLACE
WINNER IN THE ENGINEERING CATEGORY, SENIOR DIVISION, AT THE
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR
Councilmember Padilla presented the certificate to Mr. Davenport, who won first place in the
County-wide competition.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL
24 THROUGH APRIL 28, 2000 AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented it to Frank Riley,
representing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
· INTRODUCTION BY CHRISTINA CHANG, DIRECTOR OF THE MISS CHULA
VISTA PAGEANT, OF JAYME DONLON, MISS CHULA VISTA 2000, ADRIENNE
CAMPBELL, FiRST PRINCESS, AND LONNA CORNVVALL, SECOND PRINCESS
Ms. Chang introduced Ms. DonIon, who introduced her court.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
Mayor Horton noted that a request was made to remove Consent Calendar Item #8 for separate
consideration.
1. WRITTEN COMMLrNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on April 11, 2000, there were no
actions taken which are required under the brown act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
B. Letter of resignation from Viviane Marquez, member of the Resource
Conservation Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy requirements.
C. Letter from Virgil Pina, requesting a quarterly report to the community detailing
traffic stops made by the Chula Vista Police Department.
Staff recommendation: The letter be referred to the Chief of Police for a report
back to Council.
2A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-117, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG FILiNG OF ENG1NEER'S REPORT BY THE
CITY ENGINEER ON THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION, APPROPRIATiNG $24,851
FROM TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP FUNDS (TPF), AND SETTiNG MAY
16, 2000 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 96-01 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TWIN OAKS AVENUE
FROM NAPLES STREET TO EMERSON STREET iN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000418, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG THE DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENTS AND
ESTABLISHiNG CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR DEFERRAL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 96-01
On January 20, 1998, pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, also known as the 1911
Block Act, the City Council, by Resolution No. 18873, awarded a contract to ABC
Construction Company for $179,755 for Twin Oaks Avenue improvements from Naples
Street to Emerson Street (STL 232). The work has been completed, and improvements
have been accepted by the City Manager. The proposed resolution will accept the filing
of the Engineer's Report on the cost of construction and set the public hearing on the
assessments. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-119, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA VACATING THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND EAST PALOMAR STREET OFFERED FOR
DEDICATION ON MAP NO. 13615 AND BY OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE
iNTEREST RECORDED AS DOCUM~ENT NO. 1998~0510233
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-120, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL "A" MAP NO. 2 FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT NO. 96-04, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 5, ACCEPTiNG ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP
WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, REJECTiNG ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE
OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR OLYMPIC PARKWAY, EAST PALOMAR
STREET, AND A PORTION OF SANTA ROSA DRIVE, ACKNOWLEDGiNG ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION OF FEE INTERESTS IN LOTS A, B, C, D, H, J, K, L, O AND P FOR
OPEN SPACE AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES, LOT I FOR PUBLIC PARK
PURPOSES, LOTS Q AND R FOR TRANSPORTATION, OPEN SPACE AND
OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES, ALL AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID
SUBDIVISION, AND VACATiNG ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CERTAiN IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR OPEN SPACE LOTS
AND PARK LOTS LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE FINAL "A"
MAP NO. 2
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-121, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 96-04, OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 5 "A" MAP NO. 2 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions approves "A" Map No. 2 and the Supplemental Subdivision
Improvement Agreement for Village 5 of the Otay Ranch Project. The map contains
twenty "super block" lots that will require the subsequent filing of Final "B" Maps, and
one multi-family lot (maximum of 182 units) that will require subsequent design review
approval. Also considered for approval is the summary vacation of a portion of Olympic
Parkway previously offered for dedication on August 4, 1998 by Map No. 13615.
Subsequent design efforts shifted Olympic Parkway slightly north of the previous
alignment. As a consequence, the existing Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) is
partially offsite of the proposed "A" Map and cannot be fully vacated on the map. The
proposed resolution vacates the unneeded IOD, which will be replaced by a new IOD
granted on the proposed "A" Map. The new IOD will provide the required fight-of-way
to accommodate the ultimate improvements of Olympic Parkway. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-122, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ELECTING NOT TO BE A PART OF A JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY TO REPLACE THE AFFORD GROUP AND METRO COMMISSION
In 1997, Chula Vista entered into an agreement between the 15 participating agencies
and the City of San Diego for the provision of wastewater treatment for the parties
involved. The agreement set up the METRO Commission as an advisory body to the
City of San Diego and also set up tries and processes to pay for the consttrction,
operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-123, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO AND CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
The agreement authorizes the City to claim $127,830 of County of San Diego
Transportation Development Act Article 4.0 funds for provision of Chula Vista Transit
services in the unincorporated area of the County. (Director of Public Works)
Staffreconunendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-124, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMISSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.0 CLAIM
The Fiscal Year 2000-2001 claim for TDA Article 4.0 funds to support Chula Vista
Transit (CVT) operations and capital procurements was submitted to SANDAG and
MTDB on April 1, 2000, as required by state law. A TDA claim is an application for
TDA operating and capital funds for the upcoming fiscal year. During the first week in
March, SANDAG issues the TDA guidelines, which include the City's total TDA funds
available for the next fiscal year. Staff prepares the TDA claim and submits it both to
SANDAG and MTDB by the April 1st deadline. Staff then returns to Council in April
for ratification of the claim. An amendment to the claim may be made by direction of
the Council after submission to SANDAG and MTDB. The total claim is in the amount
of $3,461,320, consisting of $3,333,490 claimed against the City of Chula Vista's TDA
funds and $127,830 claimed against the County of San Diego's TDA funds. (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-125, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE SUBMITTAL TO CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF EIGHT APPLICATIONS FOR THE
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program is a new federal program that resulted f~om
the passage and signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 1475. AB 1475 calls for the Califomia
Department of Transportation (CalTrans) to establish and administer a "Safe Routes to
School construction program" and to "use federal transportation funds for construction of
bicycle and pedestrian safety and traffic calming projects." Current regulations require
that official applications be submitted in order for projects to be considered for ~mding.
Projects are chosen and then approved for funding after the applications have been
evaluated and assigned a priority by CalTrans. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items #1 through #7, headings read, texts waived. The motion can-led
5-0.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-126, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICTS,
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD MEDIANS AND PARKWAYS AND CITY
LANDSCAPED MEDIANS AND PARKWAYS
Bids to provide landscape maintenance services for new Community Facility Districts in
Otay Ranch and Sunbow II were requested on January 15, 2000, and received on
February 16, 2000. Bids were also requested to provide landscape maintenance services
for the City's landscaped medians and parkways and Telegraph Canyon Road medians
and parkways because of new landscaped areas developed in Otay Ranch and Sunbow II
and new landscaped medians and parkways on Telegraph Canyon Road. Bids for the
City's landscaped medians and parkways were requested to evaluate the cost
effectiveness of contracting versus city staff maintenance. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Randy Newhard, New Way Landscape Services, 14443 Highway 67, Lakeside, cautioned the
City that the low bidders might have missed something in making their bids, since their bids
were 30 to 43% lower than those two years previously. Purchasing Agent Coggins responded
that the City has done business before with the recommended contractors, both of which are
reputable, and no problems are anticipated.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 2000-126, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Ayers, President of the Veterans Home Foundation, invited the community to attend the
ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Veterans Home on Saturday, May 13th, at 2:00 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
6:15P.M. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT ON BROWN FIELD
EXPANSION
The City's consultants from Aviation Systems Associates, Inc. presented their findings resulting
from their analysis of the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment on the
proposed expansion of Brown Field into an air cargo facility.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the expansion:
Diane Rose, Mayor, City of Imperial Beach
Carlene Baskeviteh, representing Pardee Homes
Louis Masotti, representing Pardee Homes
Ralph Inzunza, 4777 Essington Court, San Diego
Jaime M. Garcia, 725 La Heurta Way, San Diego, representing his neighborhood
Katy Wright, representing Sweetwater Union High School District
Buck Martin, representing Coors Amphitheatre
Patrice Milkovich, representing ARCO U.S. Olympic Training Center
Mary Beth Coburn, representing Bitterlin Development
Edward C. McKeuna, 350 Spruce Street
Guy Asaro, representing The EastLake Development Company
Kathleen Cheers, 505 Gatty Court, San Diego
Steve Molsky, 677 B Street #111
Dave Gatzke, representing Pacific Bay Homes
Jerry Rindone, 226 Guava Avenue
Pepper Coffey, 1164 Cove View Way
Daniel Coffey, 1164 Cove View Way
Greg Nigh, 1132 Seabreeze Drive
The following persons spoke in support of the expansion:
Lawrence M. Killeen, representing the San Diego Air Commerce Center
Bob Green, P. O. Box 819, Chula Vista
Deputy Mayor Moot commented that data is not available on which to make an accurate and
proper decision.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot then moved to resolve that the Chula Vista City Council
opposes the Air Commerce Center's expansion of Brown Field because the
Federal Aviation Administration has not completed and released its air traffic
impact analysis, and the actual flight paths have not been determined and
analyzed for the actual significant noise and environmental impacts on the
affected persons, schools and businesses in Chula Vista. Mayor Horton seconded
the motion, and it can'ied 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
At 9:21 p.m., Mayor Horton declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:46 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present.
10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDIEG THE FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET TO ADD SIX POSITIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT
AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ASSOCIATED EQLrlPMENT
AND FURNISHlEGS, AND RETITL1NG TWO EXISTING POSITIONS (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The Management and Information Services Department is requesting six full-time positions, two
relating to data base administration, one relating to managing the microcomputer support
function, two relating to application support, and one relating to GIS support. (Director of
Management and Information Services)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to adopt Resolution No. 2000-128, Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista amending the Fiscal Year 1999/2000
budget to add six positions to the Management and Information Services
Department, associated equipment and fumishings, retitling two existing
positions, and appropriating $13,360 from the unappropriated fund balance of the
General Fund and $20,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Public
Facilities Development Impact Fee (DIF) Fund therefor, heading read, text
waived. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carded 5-0.
11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDlEG THE FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET FOR THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT TO ADD
TWO POSITIONS, CHANGE ONE TEMPORARY POSITION TO PERMANENT
STATUS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
Because of the City's rapid growth, the need to expediently process development-related
documents, and changing technology, the City Clerk is requesting to add two full-time
positions, one Deputy City Clerk and one Records Technician to process contracts and
recorded documents and perform records management duties. Also requested is
permanent status for a temporary position funded by Development Impact Fees. (City
Clerk)
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-129, Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Chula Vista amending the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget for the
City Clerk's Department to add two positions, change one temporary position to
permanent status, and appropriate funds therefor, heading read, text waived. The
motion canied 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
12. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT ON PROS AND CONS OF
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF TOLL ROAD SR 125 BY SMITH AND KEMPTON,
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS CONSULTANT (Director of Public Works)
Public Works Director Lippitt summarized the report for the Council and audience.
Councilmember Salas indicated th/tt if a joint powers authority (JPA) is formed, language should
be incorporated to protect the City and the general fund from liability. She asked if legislation
needed to be passed to form a JPA, how long it would take, and how and who would take control
of deciding who is chosen as financial adviser and underwriter. She also stated that the
philosophy of toll roads vs. public roads should be considered, as well a funding source for
future infrastructure improvements.
Councilmember Davis asked how to coordinate the formation of a JPA quickly so as not to slow
down the project.
Councilmember Padilia asked for a more comprehensive report from the consultant examining
options and issues regarding financing, liability, formation of a JPA, and so forth, before
deciding whether SR 125 should be a public toll road.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to direct staff to come back as soon as possible
with a more comprehensive report on the issues and the possible formation of a
joint powers authority. Deputy Mayor Moot seconded the motion, and it carried
OTHER BUS1NESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands noted that the workshop scheduled for May 2nd with the Child Care
Commission was cancelled.
14 MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Horton reported that Closed Session had been cancelled, and the following items were
not discussed.
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
· One Case
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG EXISTiNG LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
A. Fritsch v. City of Chula Vista, USDC, 98-CV~0972-E (CGA)
B. Brentwood Mobilehome Park v. City of Chula Vista, S26517
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:10 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the Council to the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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