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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/05/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHLrLA VISTA MAY 9, 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, Padilla, Salas, and Mayor Hotton. ABSENT: Councilmembers: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · OATH OF OFFICE: MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION - DAVID SMITH City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a certificate of appointment to Mr. Smith. · PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING KAY DENNISON AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR BY THE 79TM ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Mayor Horton read the proclamation and thanked Ms. Dennison for her many efforts in assisting the seniors of the community. Councilmember Davis presented the proclamation to Ms. Dennison. · PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, MAYO IBARRA, ANTON SERIKOV, AYA IBARRA, TRISTAN HUDSON, AND TO MENTOR, MITSUYO FUKUDA, FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL 2000 IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Fran Larson, Chair of the International Friendship Commission, introduced the students, their coach and teacher at Hilltop and Bonita Vista High Schools, Ms. Fukuda, and Hilltop High School Principal Jerry Rindone. Deputy Mayor presented the certificates to the students, and Mr. Rindone thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing the students. · PRESENTATION OF AN AWARD TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BY MARY SCOTT KNOLL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FAIR HOUSiNG COUNCIL OF SAN DIEGO (FHCSD), iN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF FAIR HOUSING AND BLOCK GRANT FUNDING OF FHCSD PROGRAMS Ms. Knoll presented the plaque to Mayor Horton and commended Community Development Department staff for their support and assistance with fair housing in the City. Page 1 - Cotmcil Minutes 05/09/2000 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · VOCAL PERFORMANCE BY KUND1RANA, COURTESY OF THE PHILIPPINE- AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO The Kundirana youth group performed a musical medley for the audience. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 8) Mayor Horton noted that staff had requested that Consent Calendar Item #7 be removed from the agenda and that Item #8 be continued to May 16, 2000. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge fi-om observance of actions taken in Closed Session on May 2, 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 Linda Baughman, member of the Economic Development Commission. Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements. C. Letter of resignation from Cindy Lee Johns, member of the Child Care Commission. Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements. D. Letter of resignation from Martin Calvo, member of the Economic Development Commission. Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements. E. Letter of resignation from Robert Clement, member of the Cultural Arts Commission. Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-144, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED DONATION REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,675 TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 2 -Council Minutes 05/09/2000 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) The Library and Recreation Department received donations t~om various organizations and individuals to support the programs of the department. The proposed resolution will accept the donations, appropriate and budget the funds for the cultural arts programs intended to receive the funds. (Deputy City Manager Palmer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-145, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING BIDS FOR "MTDB RIGHT-OF-WAY BEAUTIFICATION, PHASE 1, 1N THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (LD- 106)" PROJECT On February 23, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the "MTDB Right-of-Way Beauti~cation, Phase 1, in the City of Chula Vista, California" project. The work consists of planting and in-igation within segments of the four-mile MTDB fight-of- way corridor. The work also includes all labor, material, equipment, transportation and traffic control necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-146, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING BIDS FOR "TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (LD- 103)" PROJECT On March 15, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the "Telegraph Canyon Road Median Improvements in the City of Chula Vista, California" project. The work consists of landscaping and inigation within the existing median island on Telegraph Canyon Road from 1-805 to Paseo del Rey. The work also includes all labor, material, equipment, transportation and traffic control necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution rejecting the bids due to bid deficiencies and direct the Director of Public Works to re-advertise the project. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-147, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM PERSONNEL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AND SERVICES ACCOUNTS TO CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT IN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S OPERATING BUDGET AND THE SEWER SERVICE REVENUE FUND OPERATING BUDGET The City's budget transfer policy calls for Council's approval to transfer more than $15,000 between budget stunmary accounts, such as between Personnel Services and Capital Equipment. The Public Works Department has a number of small equipment items that have been approved by the City Manager for purchase this fiscal year. However, the dollar amounts of these items exceed the $15,000 limit. (Directorof Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 -Council Minutes 05/09/2000 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-148, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A TWENTY-FOOT-WIDE EASEMENT TO SWEETWATER AUTHORITY, A JOINT POWER AGENCY, FOR INSTALLING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, REPLACING AND REPAIRING WATER MAINS AND SERVICE PIPES ALONG CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 'A' OF CARVALOS ACRES UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 3949 AND WITHIN A PORTION OF QUARTER-SECTION 112 OF RANCHO DE LA NACION, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 166 Sweetwater Authority proposes to construct water main facilities and appurtenances on City property under an emergency access easement and has requested a 20-foot easement for installing, operating, maintaining, replacing and repairing water mains and service pipes, together with the right of ingress thereto and egress therefrom, over said easement. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7 A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL "A" MAP NO. 2 FOR OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGE ONE, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 96-04A, REJECTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, SANTA ANDREA STREET, PASEO RANCHERO AND OLYMPIC PARKWAY, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE LANDSCAPE BUFFER EASEMENTS, PUBLIC DRAINAGE AND ACCESS EASEMENTS, TRAIL EASEMENTS, SIDEWALK EASEMENTS, EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENTS AND THE ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, ACKNOWLEDGING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST FOR LOTS "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "N" AND "R" FOR OPEN SPACE, AND LOT "O" FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING "A" MAP SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDiVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 96-04A, PORTION OF VILLAGE ONE, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (CONTINLrED FROM THE MEETING OF MAY 2, 2000) On May 4, 1999, Council approved a Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract 96-04A, Otay Ranch SPA One, Village One, Phase 7. Condition No. 14 of the Resolution requires the developer to submit and obtain the approval of the City of a master Final Map CA" Map) of the Tentative Map showing "super block" lots. The "A" map is also required to show the public street dedications and backbone utility easements required to serve the super block lots. All super block lots created are also required to have access to a dedicated public street. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda. Page 4 - Council Minutes 05/09/2000 T m "l T CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 8 A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ACI SUNBOW, LLC, ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000~1 (SUNBOW II) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AS IMPRACTICAL, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BRUCE W. HULL & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES AND THE MEYERS GROUP TO PREPARE A MARKET ABSORPTION STUDY ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS In compliance with Council policy, ACI Sunbow, LLC submitted an application for establishing Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 (CFD 2000-1) to fund the construction of certain improvements serving some of the Sunbow II properties in the mount of approximately $19.5 million. Council approved the report regarding the application and initiated the proceedings on May 2, 2000. Adoption of the resolutions will approve a Reimbursement Agreement with the developer and two agreements to retain a portion of the financing team for CFD 2000-1. The companion Reimbursement Agreement requires the developer to advance funds to the City for the payment of all initial consulting and administration costs and expenses related to the formation of CFD 2000-1. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: The item be continued to the meeting of May 16, 2000. ACTION: Mayor Horton noted that Item #7 would be removed from the agenda and Item #8 would be continued to May 16, 2000, moved to approve staff recommendations, and offered the balance of the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Ayers, 44 E. Mankato Street, President of the Veterans Home Foundation, asked the Council to allocate $1,000 in CDBG funding to the foundation and invited the public to attend the ribbon- cutting ceremony for the new Veterans Home on Saturday, May 13th, at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Horton referred the funding request to the Community Development Director. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 9. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A TWENTY PERCENT DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEN ADDITIONAL UNITS AT KINGSWOOD MANOR Page 5 -Council Minutes 05/09/2000 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) The applicant, Hamilton Plaza Limited, requested a twenty-five percent (25%) density bonus and modifications of certain development standards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915 and the City of Chula Vista Housing Element. Specifically, the applicant requested a reduction of the parking required under the Precise Plan 76-14 for the property to be consistent with the City of Chula Vista's Municipal Code and permission to design 16 percent of the parking spaces as compact spaces. The request, if approved, would facilitate the construction of ten affordable units in an existing 40-unit, multi-family residential development. The proposed project is a 3.32- acre site located at 54-94 Kingswood Drive. Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Housing Coordinator Arroyo presented corrected Resolution text for Council consideration. Mayor Horton Opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. George Reh, representing IPMG, Inc., Kingswood Manor and Hamilton Plaza Limited, thanked staff from the Community Development and Police Departments for their excellent work on the proposed project. Councilmember Salas questioned the industry standard relative to the number of parking spaces for this type of project. Danny Dabby, representing IPMG, Inc., Kingswood Manor and Hamilton Plaza Limited, responded that because the proposal is for mostly three-bedroom units, fewer parking spaces were required. ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-149, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista granting a twenty-five percent (25%) density bonus, reducing the parking required under Precise Plan 76-14 to be consistent with the City's Municipal Code, and allowing sixteen percent of the required parking as compact parking spaces to facilitate the construction of a maximum of ten (10) affordable dwelling units for an existing 40-unit, multi-family residential development, known as Kingswood Manor, located at 54-94 Kingswood Drive, and authorizing the execution and delivery of the Housing Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Chula Vista and Hamilton Plaza Limited, as amended to change the density bonus from 20% to 25% and the applicant from IPMG, Inc. to Hamilton Plaza Limited, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands stated that the Council would meet for a joint workshop with the Port District Board on Tuesday, May 16th, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Port District offices. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Horton invited Councilmembers and the public to attend a mock City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 17th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Former Councilmember Len Moore organized the meeting for area high school students. Page 6 - Council Minutes 05/09/2000 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Davis congratulated the Downtown Business Association and the Community Development Department for a successful Cinco de Mayo celebration held in the downtown area on May 7th. Deputy Mayor Moot reported that job order contracting, a process which can result in significant savings for agencies, had been upheld in the courts recently. He questioned the intent of a letter received from the National Electrical Contractors Association objecting to the process. Councilmember Padilla also commended the Downtown Business Association and Community Development Department for the success of the Cinco de Mayo event. Councilmember Salas stated that an agreement before the Council and Planning Commission ten years ago required that streets in a particular subdivision be named in recognition of deceased veterans. The development is now being constructed, and the street names are being changed. She asked Staff to contact the developer regarding the matter, since the City had made a commitment to recognize the veterans. Mayor Horton also asked Staff to search for better documentation on the individuals selected to have streets named in their honor. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Horton reported that Closed Session had been cancelled, and the following items were not discussed. 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) · One Case - Claim no. 99-00-009 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) · One Case 15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) · Brentwood Mobilehome Park v. City of Chula Vista, S26517 ADJOURN1VIENT At 7:04 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on May 16, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. at the Port District offices and thence to the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2000. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 7 - Council Minutes 05/09/2000 T