HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/07/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
JULY 11, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02
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 Horton.
(Councilmember Padilla arrived at 6:05 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
MONTH, JERRY QUIJENCIO, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST, AND
DARRELL BOGGESS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST, IN THE
MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Director of Management and Information Systems Vignapiano introduced the
Department's employees of the year, Jerry Quijencio and Darrell Boggess. He
commended them particularly for their participation in the conversion to the City's
Integrated Financial Automated System (IFAS) and in achieving Y2K compliance.
Mayor Horton presented the proclamations to them.
· OATH OF OFFICE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DANIEL
MUNOZ
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Mr. Munoz, and Deputy Mayor
Moot presented a certificate of appointment to him.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING THE CHULA VISTA
FIRE DEPARTMENT SOFTBALL TEAM UPON THEIR WIN OF THE
CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTER OLYMPICS
Mayor Horton read the proclamation and presented it to the Fire Department softball
team, congratulating them on their win.
· PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FROM TOM ARNOLD,
DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA VETERANS' HOME - CHULA VISTA
Tom An~old, Veteran's Home Director, thanked Council and City staff for their
support of the Veteran's Home dedication and presented the plaque to Mayor Horton.
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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 June 20, 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. Memo from the Mayor's Office reporting a verbal resignation from Dr. Robert
Fisher, member of the Resource Conservation Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret, and the City
Clerk be directed to post the vacancy immediately according to Maddy Act
requirements.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2811, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON LANE AVENUE
BETWEEN OTAY LAKES ROAD AND MACKENZIE CREEK ROAD, AND
ESTABLISHING A 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON LANE AVENUE BETWEEN
MACKENZIE CREEK ROAD AND PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD AND ADDING
THESE ROADWAY SEGMENTS TO SCHEDULE X OF A REGISTER AS
MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER (2ND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Based on the provisions of Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Vehicle Code, and
pursuant to authority under Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48.020, the City
Engineer has determined that, in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and traffic
congestion and for the promotion of public safety, the speed limit on Lane Avenue
between Otay Lakes Road and Mackenzie Creek Road be established at 35 MPH, and the
speed limit on Lane Avenue between Mackenzie Creek Road and Proctor Valley Road be
established at 40 MPH. These speed limits will be added to Schedule X of the register
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: The ordinance be placed on second reading for adoption.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2812, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE SUNBOW II
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN - PLANNED COMMIfNITY
DISTRICTS REGULATIONS, LAND USE DISTRICT MAP TO CHANGE THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 2.3 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
EAST PALOMAR STREET AND MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE FROM
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM TO VILLAGE CENTER (2~t~ READING AND
ADOPTION)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Kitehell Development Company submitted an application to amend the Stmbow 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)
Staffreconnnendation: The ordinance be placed on second reading for adoption.
4A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-231, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,
2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING COUNCIL SEAT NUMBER 3 AND
SUBMITTING CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENT(S) TO THE PEOPLE OF SAID
CITY, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA CHARTER
AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-232, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000
The purpose of the November 7, 2000 Special Municipal Election is to select a Member
of the City Council to fill Seat 3 for a full term consisting of four years, commencing
December 2000; and to submit certain Charter Amendment(s) to the people. (City Clerk)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5 A. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2813-A, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING SECTIONS 9.16.027
THROUGH 9.16.032 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE POSSESSION OF CLONAZEPAM
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2813, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADDING SECTIONS 9.16.027 THROUGH 9.16.032 TO THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF CLONAZEPAM
During the past year, there has been an increase in the number of young adults and
juveniles possessing the drag, Clonazepam. An amendment to the Health and Safety
Code in the 1984 legislation unintentionally allowed persons to possess Clonazepam
without a doctor's prescription. The drug is now considered popular as a "recreational
drug" of choice among high school students and has been associated with several sexual
assaults. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the Emergency Ordinance and place Ordinance No.
2813 on first reading.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-233, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHLrLA VISTA AMENDING CITY POLICY NO. 585-1 BY EXPANDING
THE USE OF UTILITY FUNDS TO REIMBURSE ALL PROPERTY OWNERS FOR
THE COST OF LrNDERGROLrNDING PRIVATE SERVICE LATERALS
The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a revision to Rule 20A
Utility Funds that will include additional items of work eligible for reimbursement
resulting from the conversion of the overhead utilities to underground. This is being
implemented as an incentive to property owners to help defray the cost of their respective
work. Approval of the amendment will add new reimbursement to property owners for
all or a portion of the conversion of customer meter panels for service connection. The
amendment will also increase the existing reimbursement amount for trenching and
electrical conduit installation from $30 to $35 per linear foot. Council Policy No. 585-1
must now be amended. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. FOR
THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUIRED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORPORATION YARD PROJECT,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
On April 17, 2000, the Department of Public Works issued a Request for Qualifications
(RPQ) for Construction Manager/Constructor Services requesting statements of
qualifications from Construction Managers/Constructors that are qualified to provide the
City with proper guidance and assistance in value engineering, construction management
and construction services coordination for building capital improvement projects. On
May 19, 2000 the City received a total of 18 submittals in response to the RFQ. A
selection committee, appointed by the City Manager, has evaluated and ranked the
submittals and conducted interviews with the top six consulting teams. As aresult of the
interview process, on June 20, 2000, Council adopted a resolution establishing a
construction management services priority list comprised of all six consulting teams to be
used for awarding design/construction contracts on future building facilities. Highland
Partnership, Inc. was selected unanimously as the highest overall rated respondent for the
Corporation Yard project. Adoption of the Resolution will approve an agreement with
Highland Partnership, Inc. for the provision of construction management services
required for the construction of the Corporation Yard project. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council continue the item to July 18, 2000.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot noted that Item #7 would be continued to July 18, 2000,
moved to approve staff recommendations, and offered the Consent Calendar,
headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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ORAL COMMLFNICATIONS
A1 Gore, representing the Cultural Arts Commission, spoke in support of a Cultural Arts Center
for the City.
Melody Cernitz, 182 Sierra Way, a long-time patron of the arts, said she had been waiting 20
years for the City to have a Cultural Arts Center.
Mr. Tim Harding, 507 Otis Street, a board member of the South Bay Friends of the Arts, stated
that a Cultural Afls Center would create something significant and lasting for the community.
Mayor Horton stated that the Council is gathering information about a possible Cultural Arts
Center, and the City would collaborate with the School District on the project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
8. CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED ROLLING HILLS RANCH AFFORDABLE SENIOR
HOUSING PROJECT
Pacific Bay Homes is requesting that the City consider the issuance of a maximum of $12
million in multifamily revenue bonds by the Housing Authority of the City of Chula
Vista to facilitate the development of a 116-unit affordable, senior, rental housing project
within the Rolling Hills master planned community. As required by the Internal Revenue
Code, the City must hold a public hearing to consider and approve the issuance of tax-
exempt obligations by the Authority. This action is required to complete Pacific Bay
Homes' application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for the bonds.
(Director of Community Development)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROV1NG THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR AN AFFORDABLE SENIOR RENTAL
HOUSING PROJECT WITHIN THE ROLLING HILLS RANCH MASTER
PLANNED COMMUNITY
ACTION: Mayor Horton noted that the applicant had withdrawn his application, and the
hearing was cancelled.
9. CONSIDERATION OF DECLARATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ITS
INTENTION TO FORM AND ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II- VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10) AND DECLARATION OF
NECESSITY TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE "MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982",
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES
On June 6, 2000, Council approved the Resolution of intention to form Community
Facilities District No. 2000-1 (CFD 2000-1) and set the public hearing for July 11, 2000.
CFD 2000-1 will fund the construction of public facilities, including a significant portion
of the Sunbow II - Villages 5 through 10 improvements. Adoption of the resolutions will
continue the formal proceedings leading to the establishment of Community Facilities
District No. 2000-1. (Directorof Public Works)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
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.
Warren Diven, Bond Counsel for the district, outlined the procedure to be followed for the item.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wishedto speak.
There being no response, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Councilmember Moot offered Resolutions Nos. 2000-234 and 2000-235, headings
read, text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-234, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FORMING AND ESTABLISHING
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II -
VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY
OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-235, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, DECLARING NECESSITY TO INCUR A
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT A PROPOSITION
TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY A SPECIAL TAX
LEVY TO PAY FOR CERTA1N CAPITAL FACILITIES IN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II- VILLAGES 5 THROUGH
10), AND GIVING NOTICE THEREON
The motion carried 5-0.
At this time, the City Clerk retired from the Council Chambers to conduct a Special Election
with regard to the district formation and to canvas the votes. Upon her return, the City Clerk
noted that the qualified electors cast 140 votes in favor of Propositions A and B and zero (0)
votes against the propositions.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 2000-236 and Ordinance No.
2814, headings read, texts waived::
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-236, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING 1N ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1
(SUNBOW II VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10) DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2814, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SUNBOW II -
VILLAGES 5 THROUGH 10), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL
TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
The motion carried 5-0
Councilmember Padilla suggested that the City re-examine its policy of collecting a 1% tax from
developers for this type of proceeding.
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ACTION ITEMS
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF NAME CHANGES OF STREET NAMES 1N
SUNBOW DEVELOPMENT PHASES 1B, 2A, 2B, & 1C TO HONOR CHULA VISTA
WAR VETERANS
On May 9, 2000, Council directed staff to investigate the concern over previously
approved names of deceased Chula Vista War Veterans not being used within the
Sunbow Development. In order to correct the problem, staff has proposed to change the
street names on Sunbow Phases 1B, 2A, 2B, & 1C to those previously approved in 1990.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Assistant Planning Director Sandoval provided a brief presentation on the proposed street name
changes.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of the street name changes:
Mr. Robert G. Steiner, 55 'T' Street
Mr. Sal Salas, 2703 Dove Street, San Diego
Mr. Joe Casillas, 1060 Calma Drive
Kelly Ingleman (no address given)
Mayor Horton suggested that a kiosk be built in a strategic public location close to or on the
grounds of the Veterans' Home so that the history of those honored could be shared. She also
thanked Aires Land Company for their support.
Councilmember Salas thanked the Veterans Advisory Commission and her uncle for bringing the
matter to the Council's attention. She suggested that a partnership be formed between the
Veterans Comnaission and Southwestern College to research the history of the veterans.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution No. 2000-237, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-237, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE NAME CHANGES OF
STREET NAMES iN THE SUNBOW DEVELOPMENT PHASES 1B (UNITS
3, 4, &16), 2A & 2B, PHASE 1C (UNITS 5, 6, 13, 14, 15) TO HONOR CHULA
VISTA WAR VETERANS
The motion carried 5-0.
11. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER FROM
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PLANNED OTAY
VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
In 1990, the cities of Chula Vista and San Diego, as well as the County of San Diego,
adopted a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) enabling the three jurisdictions to
coordinate, acquire, plan and design the Otay Valley Regional Park. Over the past
several years the three jurisdictions have been pursuing and receiving grant funds for the
acquisition of property for assembly of the park. The three jurisdictions agreed that the
City of San Diego's Real Property Division would facilitate the acquisitions. The City of
Chula Vista has previously received 11.2 acres of property in fee title after transfers of
acquired property were facilitated by the City of San Diego. The City of San Diego is
again requesting that the City of Chula Vista accept land, totaling 63.42 acres, targeted
for the park. This will bring Chula Vista's ownership of parkland to 74.62 acres. (Director
of Planning and Building)
Principal Planner Bazzel exl;lained the proposed action to Council.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-238, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-238, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PURPOSES OF
THE PLANNED OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
There were none.
13. MAYOR' S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Resource Conservation Commission - Charles
"Steve" Thomas.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Charles "Steve" Thomas to the
Resource Conservation Commission. The motion carried 5-0.
B. Ratification ofreappointments to: · Child Care Commission - Janice Lambert
· Cultural Arts Commission - Hector C. Molina
· Design Review Committee - Patficia Agnilar, Jose V. Alberti, Jr.
· Economic Development Commission - Russ Hall (Ex-Of~cio), Mary Wylie
(Ex-Officio)
· Housing Advisory Commission - Frederick Du~-esne, Barbara Worth
· Human Relations Commission Samuel G. Avalos
· International Friendship Commission - Lourdes Seville
· Parks & Recreation Commission - Diana M. Rude
· Safety Commission - Harriet Acton
· Town Centre Project Area Committee - Tom Money, Linda R. Navarro, John
Madsen
· Veterans Advisory Commission - A.Y. Casillas, Carmen Fedje
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MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor. Horton moved to ratify the above-named members for reappointment to
their various commissions. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
C. Ratification of reappointment of Donna Vignapiano to fill her unexpired second
term with member-at-large status on the Town Centre Project Area Committee.
ACTION: Mayor Hurton moved to ratify the appointment of Donna Vignapiano to fill an
unexpired second term with member-at-large status on the Town Centre Project
Area Committee. Councilmember Padilla seconded the motion, and it carded 5-0.
Mayor Horton asked staff to explore the possibility of declaring a four-day weekend in cases
where a hard holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday.
Mayor Horton requested that staff look at the possibility of implementing skateboard parks, both
large and small, in various City locations to provide additional recreational facilities for youth.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas reported on her attendance at a concert at the South Chula Vista Library to
a standing-room-only audience. She stated that this kind of reception is another indicator that a
Cultural Arts Center is much needed in the community.
Councilmember Davis encouraged citizens to register as bone marrow donors and stated that
there is a particular need for Hispanic donors.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on
Thursday, July 13, 2000, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, and thence to the
Regular Meeting of July 18, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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