HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/05/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MAY 23, 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. On roll call, there were:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton
(Deputy Mayor Moot arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, Deputy City
Clerk Norris
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF
JUNE 19 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2000 AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK
Mayor Horton read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Mr. Chris
Moxon of South Bay Community Services. Mr. Moxon introduced the Viegas family, one of
several families who have bene~ted from the affordable housing program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 10)
Deputy Mayor Moot asked that Consent Calendar Item #10 be removed for separate
consideration.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for Council meetings September 21, 1999 through
November 16, 1999.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMIVIUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney reporting that the City Council did not meet in
Closed Session on May 16, 2000.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-161, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
TASK FORCE SELECTION OF THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS FUND
RECIPIENTS AND THEIR MONETARY GRANT AWARDS TOTALING $47,567
AND $200 IN RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, FOR A TOTAL OF $47,767
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On December 14, 1999, Council approved the Performing and Visual Arts Fund Grant
application and a disbursement process for granting these funds, and appropriated
$64,422 from the Amphitheater Performing Arts account to the Library and Recreation
Department budget for re-granting purposes. The Office of Cultural Arts, a division of
the Library, has administered the application process, which has now been completed.
(Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staffreconunendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-162, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA MOVING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF ASSISTANT
SURVEYOR I AND ASSISTANT SURVEYOR II FROM CVEA TO WCE; AND
ADJUSTING THE SALARY RANGES OF BOTH CLASSIFICATIONS
The changes recommended for these two classifications are requested to enable
recruitment of qualified candidates to fill a vacant position and to create equity within the
Engineering classification series. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-163, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 14, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JUNE 20, 2000 AT 6:00 P.M. AND JULY
25, 2000, AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
Based upon the advice of the City Attorney, agenda items 5 and 6 were separated from
agenda item 7 due to conflict of interest concems. One Councilmember owns property
subject to the proposed assessment in this district. An explanation of the proposed action
is provided under Item #7. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-164, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENG1NEER'S REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING JUNE 20, 2000, AT 6:00 P.M. AND
JULY 25, 2000, AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Based upon the advice of the City Attorney, agenda items 5 and 6 were separated from
agenda item 7 due to conflict of interest concerns. One Councilmember owns property
subject to the proposed assessment in this district. An explanation of the proposed action
is provided under Item #7. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-165, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 1-9, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, BAY
BOULEVARD AND TOWN CENTRE, AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING IUNE 20, 2000 AT 6:00 P.M. AND JULY 25, 2000
AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATES AND TIMES FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City administers 25 open space districts established over the last twenty-five years.
The districts provide the mechanism to finance the maintenance of common open space
areas (canyons, trails, medians, etc.) associated with and benefiting a particular
development. As part of the process, a levy of an annual assessment is necessary to
enable the City to collect funds for the proposed open space maintenance. Adoption of
the resolution will begin the process for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. The City Engineer has
prepared and filed reports on assessments for all existing open space districts. Adoption
of the resolution will approve the reports and set the dates for public hearings to consider
the levy of assesSments and collection of funds. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-166, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT
NO. 00-01, EASTLAKE TRAILS SOUTH TS-7, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE
PUBLIC VARIOUS EASEMENTS DEDICATED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID
SUBDIVISION, AND APPROVING THE SUBDiVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY
SAID SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-167, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 00-01,
EASTLAKE TRAILS SOUTH TS-7, REQUIRING SHEA HOMES TO COMPLY
WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION 19704 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
On May 4, 1999, by Resolution 19447, Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map
for Chula Vista Tract No. 99-03, EastLake Trails South, which included the subject
property as a sheet-graded pad labeled as Lot 536, TS-7. On December 7, 1999, by
Resolution 19704, Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula Vista
Tract No. 00-01, EastLake Trails South TS-7, labeling the site as a condominium site.
Said Tentative Map was approved based on certain conditions with which Shea Homes,
the developer, agreed to comply and which were established by said resolution. (Director
of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-168, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FORM OF THE DESILTATION AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, OTAY PROJECT, LP AND
LB/L-RWR OTAY 62 & 91 LLC TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TELEGRAPH CANYON CHANNEL AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAIl) AGREEMENT
The Tentative Map conditions for the proposed development of Village One West (Otay
Ranch SPA One) require compliance with certain requirements regarding maintenance of
the Telegraph Canyon drainage channel improvements. In addition, Council Policy No.
522-02 requires the developer to maintain the drainage improvements for five years.
Currently, the Otay Ranch Company is processing rough grading plans with the City for a
portion of its project (northerly of East Palomar Street) draining to Telegraph Canyon.
Issuance of the grading permit is anticipated shortly. The subject agreement delineates
the developer's responsibilities for maintaining the proposed improvements and
establishes the security requirements to ensure performance. (Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items #1 through #9, headings read, texts waived. The motion catTied 5-0
except on Item #1, which carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Salas abstaining from voting
on the minutes of October 5, 1999; Item #5, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember
Davis abstaining; and Item #6, which carried 4-0-1, with Cotmcilmember Salas
abstaining.
10. QUARTERLY FISCAL STATUS REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000
In accordance with Charter Section 504(0, a report was submitted covering the third
quarter of Fiscal Year 1999/2000. (Deputy City Manager Powell)
Deputy Mayor Moot questioned the low variance from property tax, since he had
expected the percentage of increase over the prior year to be higher. Staff explained that
the projections given at the beginning of the year were too aggressive and that the actual
increase in property tax this year was 10% over last year. Staff also confirmed that the
cost of the compensation study salary increases is $2.1 million and that the projected
year-end surplus is $3.4 million.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moor moved to accept the report. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND A NEW
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2554, AND A RESOLUTION
RELATING TO UPDATES IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES (PFDIF) TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
Amendment of City Ordinance 2554, on an urgency basis, will increase development
impact fees (PFDIF) by $468 per equivalent dwelling unit to pay for various public
facilities citywide. The fee was last reviewed in 1992-93. This item further calls for the
City to appropriate $249,495 to the PFD1F program from the City's general fund; and
adoption of the comprehensive 1999 PFDIF Update, which details a number of primary
recommendations, project timelines and funding sources. (Assistant City Manager
Krempl)
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.
Staff provided Council with an overview and explanation of the Development Impact Fee.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. There were no
comments offered, and the heating was subsequently closed.
A. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2809-A, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2554 RELATING TO A
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES
WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S GENERAL PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2810, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2554 RELATING TO A DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA'S GENERAL PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-169, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA F1NDING THAT THE PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES CONTINUE TO BE NEEDED FOR THE
PURPOSES DETAILED IN THE INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (PFDIF) PROGRAM PROJECT COMPONENTS,
AND AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET APPROPRIATING
$249,945 TO THE PFDIF PROGRAM FROM THE GENERAL FUND BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUES FROM AN EXISTING DIF CREDIT, AND
ADOPTING THE FIRE STATION MASTER PLAN 1997 UPDATE, AND ADOPTING
THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE 1999 LIPDATE (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2809-A, Ordinance No. 2810 and
Resolution No. 2000-169, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RNL DESIGN AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR
PREPARATION OF CORPORATION YARD CONSTRUCTION DRAW1NGS
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
On October 19, 1999, Council approved an agreement with RNL Design for the
preparation of construction drawings for the new corporation yard. Since the original
agreement was prepared, additional activities have been added to the functions moving to
the new facility. This has required additional work on the part of the design team.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff introduced RNL Design Project Manager McKelvey, who provided Council with a design
update for the Corporation Yard.
Given the significant additional design costs, Councilmember Padilia asked why the design work
was performed prior to Council approval. Staff responded that it was not known how much
work would need to be done, and a space shortage in the Civic Center complex required the
project to proceed as soon as possible.
Councilmember Salas requested that staff research the possibility of obtaining methane gas.
Staff responded that the request would be referred to Special Operations Manager Meatham.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered the following Resolution, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-170, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RNL DESIGN AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
FOR PREPARATION OF CORPORATION YARD CONSTRUCTION
DRAWINGS
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. City Manager Rowlands announced that the GMOC/Planning Commission/City Council
joint workshop of Thursday, May 25th at 4:00p.m., was postponed to Thursday, June 15th
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
B. City Manager Rowlands introduced the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001,
emphasizing the continued re-energizing of the organization; strengthened service
delivery; planning for infrastructure; and reserve levels. He also stated that the City's
revenues were solid and strong. City Manager Rowlands stated that departmental budget
workshops were scheduled for June 5th, Jtme 6th and June 12th, all beginning at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Conference Room:
14. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-171, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RENAMING HALECREST PARK
TO GAYLE L. McCANDLISS PARK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the renaming of Halecrest Park to Gayle L.
McCandliss Park in memory of Ms. MeCandliss. The motion carded 5-0.
Mayor Horton commented on a successful mock City Council meeting thath she attended on
May 17th, 2000.
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
A. Deputy Mayor Moot: Ratification of appointment to Mobilehome Rent Review
Commission - Mark G. Marchand.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to ratify the appointment of Mark G. Marchand to the
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. Councilmember Salas seconded the
motion and it carded 5-0.
Cotmcilmember Padilia reported that he had attended the Law Enforcement memorial service in
Balboa Park on May 19th, 2000.
Councilmember Salas stated that she had attended the Chula Vista Law Enforcement ceremony
on May 18th, 2000 and asked staff to find out the name of the Police Department staff member
responsible for creating the film showing our police officers in action, so he or she can be
recognized for a job well done. Councilmember Salas also congratulated Isaac Moller on
receiving the Eagle Scout Award.
At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
· One Case - Claim no. 99-00-009
ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
· One Case
ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel.
18. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
Brentwood Mobilehome Park v. City of Chula Vista, S26517
ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
7~Lity Clerk
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