HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/06/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
JUNE 13, 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
(Councilmember Padilia arrived at 6:08 p.m., and Deputy Mayor Moot
arrived at 6:16 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attomey Kaheny, City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING THE SOUTH BAY HEART
SAVER CAMPAIGN - ACCEPTED BY DAVID BUTLER, PRESIDENT & CEO OF
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Councilmember Davis presented it to Mr. Butler.
· OATH OF OFFICE: MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION - MARK G.
MARCHAND
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Mr. Marchand, and Councilmember Davis
presented a certificate of appointment to him.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 5)
Mayor Horton noted that Consent Calendar Items #3 and ~4B would be removed for separate
consideration.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-184, 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 $3,000 TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR
EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHULA VISTA LITERACY TEAM
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The Chula Vista Literacy Team has received donations from various organizations and
individuals to support the programs in the Department. Adoption of the resolution will
accept the donations and appropriate and budget the funds for the Chula Vista Literacy
Team. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-185, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)
231 GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CHULA VISTA LITERACY TEAM
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $3,500 REVENUE
FUNDS TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (4/STHS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The Chula Vista Literacy Team has been awarded $3,500 in Workforce Investment Act
231 grant funds in a late grant award from the California Department of Education. The
fimds will be used to purchase additional instructional resources to supplement the
existing Literacy Program. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-187, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING AN AREA OF "PARKING TIME
LIMITED ON CERTAIN STREETS" J STREET BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND
GARRETT AVENUE, ON THE NORTH SIDE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY, 1N ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10.52.330 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY AMENDING SCHEDULE VI,
AS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER IN A REGISTER WHICH LISTS THE
STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF UPON WHICH THESE PROHIBITIONS ARE
1N EFFECT
Staff received a letter from the secretary of Treehaven Homeowners Association
expressing concern about the vehicles parking along the north side of J Street in front of
the Treehaven Condominiums, which are west of Third Avenue. The request was for
staff to discourage the nearby supermarket employees from parking their vehicles on the
street in this area for the entire day. It was the residents' contention that this area should
be, for the most part, kept clear of parked vehicles. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-189, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF RECYCLING (DOR)
FOR $48,785 FOR LITTER REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ACTIVITIES AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH EXECUTING THE ACTIVITIES
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act requires the
Division of Recycling to distribute a total of $10.5 million per year to eligible cities and
counties for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities. Staff included the
City's share ($48,785) as revenue in the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget. The funds will
provide recycling education that will promote curbside residential recycling, provide
technical assistance to businesses to expand their commercial recycling efforts, and
implement recycling at City facilities and special events. (Special Operations Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar Items 1, 2, 4A and 5, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried
4-0, with Deputy Mayor Moot not yet present.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-185, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
THE "CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK RAMPS ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 PHASE II (STL-255)"
PROJECT AND TRANSFERRING $50,000 1N COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM THE COMPLETED OTAY RECREATION
CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (PR-133; 4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
On April 25, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the construction
of sidewalk ramps on various streets for the Fiscal Year 1999-00 Phase II (STL-255)"
project. The work to be done consists of the removal of curb, gutter and sidewalk and the
construction of pedestrian ramps on various streets in the City. (DireCtor of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-186, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
4 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-188, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING AN AKEA OF "PERMIT
PARKING IN EXCESS OF TIME LIMITATIONS" ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
"J" STREET (BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND GARRETT AVENLVE, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE RESIDENTS WITH PERMITS TO
PARK IN EXCESS OF THE TIME LIMITATIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 10.86.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY
AMENDING SCHEDULE XVI, AS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY
ENGINEER IN A REGISTER WHICH LISTS THE STREETS OR PORTIONS
THEREOF LIPON VV'HICH THESE PROHIBITIONS ARE 1N EFFECT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Howard Wilson, 351 J Street, stated that the proposed area covers only the area in front of the
condominiums and not in front of his house, which is the only other house on the street. He
asked that the area be extended clear to Garrett Avenue.
Patrick Barajas, 375 J Street, stated that if the resolution is approved, all the cars will park on the
west side of the street, in front of his house. He asked that the police monitor parking on the
west side of Garrett.
Connie Clark, secretary of the Treehaven condominimn homeowners association, stated that the
Henry's parking lot has over 100 spaces but its employees park on the street to leave more room
for patrons. She asked that the words "and the adjacent dwelling" be added to both resolutions
and that the resolutions be amended to include the area on J Street from Third to Fourth Avenue.
Polly Marie, 1070 Del Mar, stated that she sympathized with residents, however, the streets are
public and the City cannot continue growing without creating additional traffic. Since all
citizens pay taxes, they should all receive the benefits.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-188, heading read, text waived, as
amended to include the remainder of J Street.
Mayor Horton asked staff to contact Henry's to request that employees park in the Henry's lot.
ORAL COMMLrNICATIONS
Patrick Barajas, 375 J Street, spoke regarding the need for the police to monitor parking along J
Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONS 1 AND 3 OF THE
SALT CREEK RANCH TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, CHULA VISTA TRACT
92-02, AND SECTION 3.2 OF THE SALT CREEK RANCH PUBLIC FACILITIES
FINANCING PLAN TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DWELLING
UNITS THAT MAY BE BUILT PRIOR TO STATE ROUTE 125 FROM OLYMPIC
PARKWAY TO STATE ROUTE 54 OPEN1NG FOR PUBLIC ACCESS (PCS 99-06)
On May 2, 2000, Council considered a request by Pacific Bay Homes to amend
conditions 1 and 3 of the Salt Creek Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map, Chula Vista Tract
92-02 (also known as "Rolling Hills Ranch") and Section 3.2 of the Salt Creek Ranch
Public Facilities Financing Plan in order to increase the number of dwelling units that
may be built prior to SR-125 freeway opening for public access.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Planning & Building Director Leiter discussed the status of approvals of dwelling unit increases
in other developments. Senior Civil Engineer A1-Agha provided an analysis of the traffic
impacts of this project and other developments.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak;
them was no response. She then closed the hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Hotton offered Resolution No. 2000-190, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-190, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM ISSUED
FOR THIS PROJECT, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONS
NO. 1 AND 3 OF THE SALT CREEK RANCH TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP, CHULA VISTA TRACT 92-02, AND SECTION 3.2 OF THE SALT
CREEK RANCH PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN TO ALLOW AN
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS THAT MAY BE
BUILT PRIOR TO STATE ROUTE 125 HIGHWAY FROM OLYMPIC
PARKWAY TO STATE ROUTE 54 OPENING FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
The motion carried 5-0.
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SC1NBOW II SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA PLAN - PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 2.3 ACRES AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE AND EAST PALOMAR
STREET FROM RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM TO VILLAGE CENTER; AND
AMEND THE SUNBOW II DESIGN GUIDELINES TO CHANGE THE ADOPTED
"MAIN STREET" PEDESTRIAN VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DESIGN CONCEPT TO
A MORE CONTEMPORARY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN
Kitchell Development Company submitted an application to amend the Sunbow II
Sectional Planning Area Plan-Planned Community District Regulations in order to
change the land use designation of 2.3 acres at the northeast comer of Medical Center
Drive and East Palomar Street from residential Condominium to village center. The
applicant also requested an amendment to the Sunbow II Village Center Design
Guidelines to change the adopted "Main Street" pedestrian village commercial center
design concept to a more contemporary neighborhood commercial center. (Director of
Planning and Building)
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.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to continue the heating to June 20, 2000, as requested
by staff. Councilmember Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 INCLUDING BOTH THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS; AND
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF REALLOCATING $300,000 FROM
PRIOR YEAR CDBG FUNDS TO INCORPORATE IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2000/2001 ENTITLEMENT RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Council held a public hearing on May 2, 2000 to review and receive public comment on
projects and programs being considered for CDBG and HOME funding. The City is
eligible to receive $2,033,000 in CDBG entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2000/2001. In addition to the
HUD entitlement, staff has identified $300,000 in prior year CDBG funds that are
eligible for reallocation for a CDBG total of $2,333,000. The City is also eligible to
receive $846,000 in HOME funds from HUD. Combining both CDBG and HOME
entitlements, the City will be able to invest into the community a total of $3,179,000 from
these two sources for fiscal year 2000/2001. (Director of Community Development)
Anna Castillo, 140 G Street, spoke on behalf of the City swim team, a program that has been in
Chula Vista since 1956. She asked permission to file a late application for CDBG funding.
Community Development Director Salomone stated that there were extenuating circumstances
with regard to the application and that funding for the program could be made available.
Sylvia McKinney, representing Suits You San Diego, a first-time CDBG applicant, thanked
Community 'Development staff, the CDBG committee, and the Mayor and Council for their
support.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 2000-191, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-191, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA A) APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS AND AUTHORIZING
TRANSMITTAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND
B) AUTHORIZING REALLOCATION OF $300,000 FROM PRIOR YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO
INCORPORATE IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 ENTITLEMENT
RECEIVED FROM HUD.
The motion carried 5-0.
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T i'~ T
ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
9. REPORT REGARDING THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PROCESS
On January 20, 2000, Council conducted a workshop on the Design Review Committee
(DRC) process. At the conclusion of the workshop, Council directed staff to return with
a proposal for a Design Review process without a formal DRC and a proposal to revamp
and improve the existing process. Council also requested that staff provide additional
specific information about the existing Design Review process. (Director of Planning
and Building)
Assistant Planning Director Sandoval summarized the report and recommended that Council
direct staff to work toward improving the current Design Review process and retum to Council
with an action plan and work program in the near future.
Patricia Aguilar, representing the DRC, spoke in full support of staffs recommendations as
contained in the agenda report.
Jerry Livingston, representing the BIA, asked the Council to redesign the role and
responsibilities of the DRC. He also suggested that if Council decides to eliminate the DRC,
staff should review applications and plans.
Guy Asaro, representing The EastLake Company, supported retention of the DRC.
Cheryl Mestler, representing the DRC, supported the continuance of the DRC but asked that if
the Council instead chose to hire a staff architect, the person should be required to live in Chula
Vista.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to accept the report and support staff recommendations to
retain the DRC process, with amendments as outlined on pages 9-4 and 9-5 in the
agenda report, and retain the "committee" designation at this time, pending
review of the proposed amendments which will be presented in 60 to 120 days.
Councilmember Padilla seconded the motion, and it canied 5-0.
Mayor Horton asked that DRC agenda packets be delivered to the members on the Thursday
(rather than the Friday) prior to its Monday meetings.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Scheduling of meetings.
City Manager Rowlands noted that the Council will meet with the Planning and Growth
Management Oversight Commissions on Thursday, June 15th, at 4:00 p.m.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-192, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING CREATION OF AND
PARTICIPATION IN A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW OPERATIONS AND
FINANCES OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT
At the Council meeting of June 6, 2000, Councilmember John Moot introduced a
proposal that the City conduct, or cause to be conducted, a review of the
operations and finances of the Otay Water District. The General Manager of Otay
Water District has written to the City stating his support of a third party review of
the District's operations and finances. (City Manager)
Robert Griego, General Manager of the Otay Water District, indicated that the District would
cooperate in and support a third-party review.
Bill Tripp, 1401 Laurel Avenue, supported the review of operations and finances, stating that as
a ratepayer, he would like to be assured that he is being charged a fair rate, comparable to that
charged by other districts.
John Patengas, 235 Kxistin Court, San Diego, supported a detailed review of the District's
operations, as well as Board improprieties.
Ruben Rodriguez, 1358-1 Serena Circle, president of the Otay Ratepayers Alliance,
congratulated the Council on its decision to review District operations on behalf of the
ratepayers.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved (1) to appoint himself and Councilmember Padilia to
serve on a joint committee with two Otay Water District Board Members, and a
community member chosen by the four elected officials, to oversee the review; 2)
to authorize the City Manager and the District General Manager to retain, by
mutual agreement, an outside firm to conduct the review in order to expedite a
timely review, and (3) to schedule the first meeting of the joint committee during
the week beginning June 19th; and he offered Resolution No. 2000-192, heading
read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
11. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton asked staff to present a proposed funding plan within 30 days to beautify three
key entryways into the City, E Street at Interstate 5, H Street at Interstate 5, and Main Street at
Interstate 805.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
A. Councilmember Davis - Comments regarding creation of a Chula Vista Auto
Park Task Force.
Councilmember Davis asked that discussion of this item be postponed to a future meeting.
At 9:13 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION
13. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Chula Vista Police Officers Association and Local 2180
International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO
Instructions were given to the Negotiator.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:45 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on
Thursday, June 15, 2000, and thence to the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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