HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/06/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
JUNE 6, 2000 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:05
p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, Califomia. On roll call there were:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Da~vis, Moot, Padilla, Salas and Mayor Horton (Councilmember
Salas arrived at 4:58 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH,
CECIL CHAU, SIGNAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER 1N THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works Director Lippitt introduced Cecil Chau, the Engineering Department's Employee
of the Year, and remarked on his dedicated service to the City. Mayor Hotton presented the
proclamation to Mr. Chau.
· PRESENTATION OF AN AWARD TO DOUG REID, THE ENVIRONMENTALIST
OF THE YEAR FOR 1999
Resource Conservation Commissioner Cindy Burrascano thanked Mr. Reid, a retired City
employee, for his years of dedicated service and for overseeing the City's transformation on land
set-asides for parks and open space. Mayor Horton presented the award to Mr. Reid.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING HENRY BARROS
UPON RECEIVING SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S MINORITY-OWNED SMALL
BUS1NESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented the award to Mr.
Barros.
· PRESENTATION BY A REPP,_ESENTATIVE FROM COORS AMPHITHEATER
RECOGNIZING THE MOST PRODUCTIVE SWEETWATER IfNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY WITHIN CHULA
VISTA, A TWELVE-MONTH JOINT EFFORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND THE CITY
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
Former Cotmcilmember Leonard Moore recognized the Associated Student Body for its efforts
to reduce graf~ti. Buck Martin, representing Coors Amphitheatre, recognized and presented
event tickets to student body representative David Torres. Mr. Martin also thanked Councilman
Moore for his continued efforts on behalf of the community. Mr. Moore recognized the two
most noteworthy schools in the program, and the following representatives received AMC
theatre tickets for their efforts: Ms. Johnson, Bonita Vista Middle School; Jennifer Sudderth,
Rancho Del Rey Middle School.
· PRESENTATION BY A REPRESENTATIVE FROM KNOTT'S SOAK CITY, USA
RECOGNIZING THE MOST PRODUCTIVE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS NEWSPAPER STAFF WITHIN CHULA VISTA, A
TWELVE-MONTH JOINT EFFORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
CITY
Melissa Miller, representative for the campus newspaper at Hilltop High School, was recognized
for her efforts and was presented with complimentary tickets by Marry Keith of Knott's Soak
City USA.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 7)
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 May 23, 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 Teresa Thomas, member of the Board of Ethics.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act requirements.
C. Letter from Dulce Alvarez, a student at Bonita Vista High School, requesting
financial support to attend the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford
University in June.
Staff recommendation: Fifty dollars be granted from the Council Contingency
Fund to the Junior Statesmen Foundation towards Ms. Alvarez' expenses.
2. 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 (2~t> READING AND
ADOPTION)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The proposed amendment of City Ordinance 2554 will increase development impact fees
by $468 per equivalent dwelling trait to pay for various public facilities City-wide. The
fee was last reviewed in 1992-93. (Assistan~ City Manager Krempl)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-172, 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 $8,240 TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR
EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM,
"MUSIC 1N THE PARK" SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND "TASTE OF THE
ARTS" EVENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Since January 2000, the Library and Recreation Department has received donations from
various organizations and individuals to support the programs in the Department. The
proposed resolution will authorize acceptance of the donations and appropriate and
budget the funds for the Summer Reading Pyogram, "Music in the Park" Summer Concert
Series and the "Taste of the Arts" event. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-173, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVVNG BENEFIT AND COMPENSATION
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CITY MANAGE2 AND CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE
JUNE 2, 2000
Earlier this year, Council approved compensation adjustments for the majority of non-
sworn classifications in the City. At that ttme, Executive Managers, including the City
Manager and City Attorney, received salary adjustments. Both the Manager's and
Attorney's salaries were increased based on market data, and no modification to benefits
was made. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-174, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP
SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES OF T_:IE TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR THE
INCLUSION 1N PROPOSED COMMUlXrITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1
(SUNBOW II- VILLAGES 5 THROUGH ~0)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-175, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II -
VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10) AND TO .AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-176, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHLrLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE
PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II - VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-177, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE
BONDS SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN FACILITIES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1
(SUNBOW II - VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10)
ACI Sunbow, LLC has requested the City to initiate proceedings to form Community
Facilities District No. 2000-1 for the acquisition or construction of certain facilities
serving the Sunbow II property. Adoption of the resolutions will establish a boundary
map, provide the proposed rate and method of apportionment for the district, describe the
authorized improvements, direct the special tax consultant to prepare the Special Tax
Report and set the public hearing for the district for July 11, 2000. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-178, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OTAY PROJECT, LP AND THE CITY
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING WITHIN A PORTION OF
VILLAGE ONE, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolution will approve an agreement with Otay Project, LP setting forth
the obligations of the developer and future homeowners association for maintaining
certain public landscaping improvements within Village One~ Otay Ranch SPA One, "A"
Map No. 13592. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-179, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL "B" MAPS FOR CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 96-04, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGE 5, UNITS 7 AND 11
(PORTIONS OF NEIGHBORHOODS R-34 AND R-37), ACCEPTING ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE
GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS, LOT "A" OF UNIT 7 AND THE
2-FOOT WALL EASEMENT ON UNIT 7, AND APPROVING TWO "B" MAP
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Adoption of the resolution approves the Final "B" Maps for Units 7 and 11 of Otay Ranch
Village 5 (CVT 96-04) and associated agreements. On April 20, 1999, Council approved
the agreement for the financing and construction of Olympic Parkway and related
roadway improvements. Approval of the subject Final Maps is consistent with the
cumulative equivalent dwelling unit threshold established by said agreement. (Director of
Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0, with
Councilmember Salas not yet present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rueyon Baskin, 1450 Melrose Avenue #53, stated that the ramps on most busses he uses do not
work, thereby causing him to miss appointments. He added that he often gets switched from one
bus line to another or has to wait for a special bus to pick him up. Mr. Baskin explained that his
only source of income is Social Security, and he cannot afford the transport costs of the Red
Cross or Handytrans. He said he had been told that all the new busses would have working
ramps and were anticipated to begin operation in October 2000, but he would nevertheless
require assistance until that time.
ACTION: Mayor Horton asked staff to obtain the necessary information from Mr. Baskin in
order to assist him in resolving this problem through subsidy programs provided
by Handytrans.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-180, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG REQUEST TO FLY PRISONER OF WAR
(POW)/MISSING 1N ACTION (MIA) FLAGS ON ALL CITY OF CHULA VISTA
FLAGPOLES ON CERTAIN DAYS SUCH AS NATIONAL "POW/MIA"
RECOGNITION DAY, ARMED FORCES DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FLAG DAY,
VETERANS DAY, AS WELL AS THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE EACH SAID
HOLIDAY
The goal of the Veterans Commission is to have the City recognize and remember POWs
and MIAs and their sacrifices in accordance with federal and state legislation. This can
be accomplished by flying the legally recognized POW/MIA flag on City flagpoles on
certain days of the year. (Veterans Advisory Commission Liaison)
Stephen Arends, Vice Chair of the Veterans Advisory Commission, thanked staff for assisting
the Commission with bringing the City in compliance with the federal and state legislation.
Mayor Horton thanked the Commission for bringing the item forward, stating the importance of
honoring those who sacrificed their lives for our country.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-180, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Salas not yet present.
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ACTION ITEMS
9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
DOCUMENT IMAGING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
During Fiscal Year 1999/2000, the City implemented the LaserFiche document imaging
system in the City Clerk's Office to meet records storage and retrieval needs, to preserve
vital and permanent documents, and to provide access to imaged records to other
departments via the citywide network. Also during Fiscal Year 1999/2000, the
Engineering Division of Public Works purchased a scanner for large maps and drawings.
The proposed Capital Improvement Program will expand imaging capabilities for the
Engineering, Human Resources, Planning and Building, and Police Departments.
(Director of Management and Information Services/City Clerk)
Management and Information Systems Director Vignapiano explained the proposed document
imaging expansion program.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-181, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-181, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DOCUMENT IMAGING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND
APPROPRIATING $147,587 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE IN
THE GENERAL FUND THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Salas not yet present.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton congratulated former Eastlake High School student Adrian Gonzalez for being
selected as first draft pick winner for year 2000 baseball. A newspaper article made mention of
his outstanding skills in the sport.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Moot commented on a 1995 contract between the City and Otay Water District
that specified that Otay would provide water service to City residents in a cost-effective and
reliable manner, at a fair and reasonable rate. He stated that members of the public have
approached the Council with regard to management decisions affecting Otay's rates, and he
suggested that it might be appropriate to hire a firm with expertise in water rates and water
servtce to conduct a fact-based inquiry to specifically look at whether Otay's water rates are
being assigned in a cost-effective and reliable manner and at a reasonable price. He reported that
he had met with Otay's General Manager, who indicated he would submit a request for a
financial contribution to such an audit to the Otay Board.
Councilmember Padilla supported the recommendation.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to authorize the City Manager to solicit at least three
reliable and independent persons or entities capable of making an independent
inquiry concerning past management practices at Otay to determine whether
Otay's current rates as stipulated in the agreement with the City are fair and
reasonable and being provided in a cost-effective, reliable manner; that the City
Manager bring back the names of these entities and a reasonable price range
within which a limited management audit could be done; if necessary, the City
Manager and/or staff be authorized to provide any information requested by such
entities for purposes of providing an estimate for the services they would render;
and, if necessary, authorize the City Attorney to make an Open Records Act
request under Government Code § 6250 et seq. to Otay for purposes of providing
to the designated company the information or documents necessary to perform the
services requested. Mayor Horton seconded the motion, and it carded 5-0.
Deputy Mayor Moot comn~ented that he hoped the Otay Water Board and its staff would
voluntarily agree to and cooperate with a management audit and work with the City for the
common goal of insuring that Chula Vista residents pay the lowest, reasonable water rates based
on prudent and responsible management practices.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:42 p.m., Mayor Horton adjoumed the meeting to an Adjourned Meeting in the Council
Conference Room for the purpose of continued 2000/2001 budget hearings; and thence to an
Adjoumed Regular Meeting on June 12, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room; and
thence to a Regular Meeting of June 13, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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