HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/09/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04
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
(Deputy Mayor Moot arrived at 6:06 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH,
LORRAINE ALEXANDER, SECRETARY - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Fire Chief Perry introduced the City's employee of the month and the Fire
Department's employee of the year, Lorraine Alexander. Mayor Horton presented the
proclamation to Ms. Alexander.
· OATH OF OFFICE: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
CARMELITA VINSON
City Clerk Bigelow administered the Oath of Office to Carmelita Vinson, and Deputy Mayor
Moot presented Ms. Vinson with a certificate of appointment.
· RECOGNITION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S RECENTLY PROMOTED
EMPLOYEES
Assistant Fire Chief Perry introduced two recently promoted Fire Department staff, Fire
Marshall Jim Geering and Fire Captain and Training Officer Bob Ziomek, Jr.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 16)
Mayor Horton noted that Consent Calendar Item #13 would be continued as requested by staff
and that Supervisor Cox would comment on Item #2D.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 30, 1999 through June 20, 2000
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. 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 August 22, 2000, them were no
actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
B. Letter from Manny Ramirez regarding a request for easier bicycle access to
Southwestem College through an opening in the wall on Gotham Street.
Staff recommendation: The item be referred to staff.
C. Letter from James Lissner regarding the cost of Police report copies.
Staff recommendation: The item be referred to staff and an information item be
forwarded to Council on the findings of stalTs research and the proposed action
to be taken.
D. Letter from Supervisor Greg Cox regarding a proposal to provide the County of
San Diego with the land to accommodate a 10,000 square-foot building that
would house a new Bonita-Sunnyside Library and an adjoining conference room.
Staff recommendation: The item be referred to staff.
3 A. ORDiNANCE NO. 2820, ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 99-2 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE -
VILLAGE ONE WEST) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (2ND READING AND ADOPTION)
B. ORDiNANCE NO. 2821, ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAiNTENANCE
DISTRICT) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN THAT AREA
DESIGNATED AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), IMPROVEMENT AREA "A", ANNEXATION NO. 1
(2ND READING AND ADOPTION)
These ordinances authorize the levy of the special taxes and authorize Council, acting as
the legislative body of the districts, to annually determine the special taxes to be levied
under certain conditions. The ordinances also authorize the collection of the special taxes
in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes and are subject to the same procedure
and collection schedule. Both ordinances were introduced at the Regular Meeting held
on August 22, 2000. (Director of Public Works)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-314, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG $4,701 FROM THE BULLETPROOF VEST
GRANT, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 POLICE BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATiNG UNANTICIPATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,701 FOR
BODY ARMOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
On May 16, 2000, the Police Department applied for funding for vests under the
Bulletproof Vest Program. In July 2000, the Department was notified by the Bureau of
Justice Assistance that the application was approved. The grant award will partially fund
26 vests; matching funds will come from the Police Department budget. (Chief of
Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-315, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $11,650 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND
TRAINING (GREAT) GRANT, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 POLICE
BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $11,650 FOR OVERTIME AND TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The County of San Diego Sheriffs Department has received a one-year grant from the
U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to operate a
gang prevention program known as Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT)
for South Bay area schools. The program includes officers from the Chula Vista Police
Department. The funds will be used for overtime and travel expenses related to the
program. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-316, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACCEPTING $1,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO'S COMMUNITY PROJECTS PROGRAM, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2000-2001 POLICE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED FUNDS
1N THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FOR MOUNTED PATROL EQUIPMENT (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The Chula Vista Mounted Patrol Volunteer Unit received an award of $1,000 from the
County of San Diego's Community Projects Program. The Community Projects Program
was developed by the County Board of Supervisors to fund local community groups. The
funds will be used to purchase and repair equipment for the Chula Vista Mounted Police
Volunteer Unit. (ChiefofPolice)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-317, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, DECLINING PARTICIPATION IN THE 1999-2000
JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND
SUPPORTING TRANSFER OF $42,308 FROM THE PROGRAM TO THE COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO TO ENHANCE THE REGIONAL JUVENILE INFORMATION
SYSTEM
The Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is continuing with the
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant monies available through the Califomia
Office of Criminal Justice Planning. A total of $1.3 million is available to the San Diego
region, and it is proposed that all of the agencies in the County pool resources, which
would enhance accountability and put juvenile offenders back on track. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-318, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE SAN DIEGO DEFENSE AND SPACE
TECHNOLOGY CONSORT1UM AND ENCOURAGING ITS EFFORTS TO
SLIPPORT AND PROMOTE CHULA VISTA'S ADVANCED COMMERCIAL
TECHNOLOGIES
The San Diego Defense and Space Technology Consortium is a non-profit Mutual
Benefit Corporation organized in August of 1997 under the California Non-Profit Mutual
Benefit Corporation Law. There are numerous companies, laboratories, and universities
located in the San Diego region specializing in the research and development of advanced
defense and space technologies. The establishment of the Consortium notifies the
Department of Defense that the City of Chula Vista and the San Diego region have the
resources necessary to compete for high-tech projects. (Director of Community
Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-319, 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 8 AND 10
(PORTIONS OF NEIGHBORHOODS R-35 AND R-36), ACCEPTING ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE
GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS, APPROVING TWO "B" MAP
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
Adoption of the resolution approves the Final "B" Maps for Units 8 and 10 of Otay
Ranch Village 5 (CVT 96-04) and associated agreements. The Subdivision Improvement
Agreements are executed by Otay Ranch V-2, LLC as owners. On April 20, 1999,
Council approved the agreement for the financing and construction of Olympic Parkway
and related roadway improvements. The approval of the subject Final Maps is consistent
with the cumulative equivalent dwelling unit threshold established by said agreement.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-320, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF BROWN, DIVEN, HESSELL, & BREWER LLP
TO ASSIGN THE AGREEMENT TO BEST BEST & KRIEGER, LLP TO PROVIDE
LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICTS
WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHOR/ZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
On March 16, 1999, Council approved an agreement with Brown, Diven, Hessell &
Brewer LLP to provide bond counsel services within the Otay Ranch Tencitory. A partner
of the firm, Mr. Diven, has changed firms. The amendment before Council tonight will
assign the contract to the new firm, Best Best and Krieger, LLP. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-321, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RICK
ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATES
FOR THE INTERCHANGE OF INTERSTATE 805 AT OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND
FOR OLYMPIC PARKWAY FROM MELROSE AVENUE TO EAST OF OLEANDER
AVENUE, WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY
On January 23, 1996, Council approved a contract with Rick Engineering for preliminary
engineering design services for three interchanges on Interstate 805, at Telegraph Canyon
Road, Olympic Parkway, and East Palomar Street. Since then, due to additional work
requirements by Caltrans, seven amendments to this contract have been made. These
amendments were approved by Council on January 21, 1997, May 20, 1997, August 5,
1997, November 17,1998, July 13, February 22, 2000, and June 20, 2000. The eighth
amendment to the contract provides for final design drawings of the Olympic Parkway
interchange, including Olympic Parkway from Melrose Avenue to east of Oleander
Avenue. The design includes preparation of plans, specifications and estimates.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-322, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2000-
2001 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.0 CLAIM AND
APPROPRIATION OF $35,000 TO SUPPORT THE CHULA VISTA VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTER (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
At its meeting of April 18, 2000, Council approved the submission to SANDAG and
MTDB of the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Claim for Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Article 4.0 funds to support Chula Vista Transit operations and capital procurements.
The City's TDA Fiscal Year 2000/2001 claim needs to be amended in the amount of
$1,034,022. Thirty-five thousand dollars will be used to support the operation of the
Chula Vista Visitor Information Center located at the Bayfront/E Street Trolley Station;
and $999,022, based on Council action August 15, 2000, will be used to assist in the
financing of the new Corporation Yard. The additional funds will be used for transit's
cost share of the new Corporation Yard. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLAUDIO ESTRADA FOR THE PAYMENT
OF SEWER CONNECTION FEES AT 285 SHIRLEY STREET AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE SAID AGREEMENT AND FUTURE SEWER
CONNECTION PAYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR REMAINING RESIDENTS ON
SHIRLEY STREET
The purpose of the agreement is to allow Claudio Estrada, owner of the property at 285
Shirley Street, to connect his residence to the public sewer main in Shirley Street and pay
the sewer connection fees of $6,290 over a ten-year period with six percent interest.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council continue the item to a future meeting.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-323, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETVqEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS GROUPS FOR
EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS
The Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget includes the funding of various community
promotions organizations. Council considered requests from these groups, and the
following funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 adopted budget: Miss
Chula Vista Pageant - $2,000, Gretchen Evans (Library Concerts) - $1,650, U.N. Day
Con'nnittee - $350 and Bonitafest - $2,410. Agreements have been prepared between the
City and each of these agencies setting out the terms and conditions for receiving City
funding. (Director of Budget and Analysis)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-324, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASiNG THE BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE
RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM BY $62,077.42
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
State statute requires that the Department of Conservation, Recycling Division divide $15
million per year among cities and counties with "curbside" recycling programs. These
funds are generated as a result of the Litter Reduction and Recycling Act, which placed a
2.5 to 5.0 cents deposit on containers. The City's curbside and multi-family programs are
both eligible for deposit refunds, and those revenues are used to reduce the cost of the
monthly refuse rates. The annual payment is a bonus paid to the curbside operators based
on volume recycled. The Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement with
Pacific/Allied Waste requires that they transfer this annual bonus payment to the City for
recycling education. The Special Operations annual budget approved by Council
anticipated $48,000.00 from the Department of Conservation, Recycling Division. The
City has received $110,077.42 from Allied Waste based on the payment made to them by
the Recycling Division. (Special Operations Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-325, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR RECEIPT
OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000 FOR HARBOR
DAYS, $22,500 FOR THE "SUMMER LEGACY" CONCERT AND $12,000 FOR THE
TASTE OF THE ARTS BY THE BAY
This spring, the City submitted a financial assistance request to the San Diego Unified
Port District (Port) for partial funding of the Chula Vista Harbor Days & Tall Ship
Festival, the "Sumnaer Legacy" concert, and Taste of the Arts By The Bay. The Board of
Port Commissioners approved funding of $60,500 at a meeting in July 2000, and the Port
requires that the City enter into formal agreements that stipulate conditions and City
requirements for receipt of the approved funding. This resolution executes those
agreements. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
With regard to Consent Calendar Item #2D, County Supervisor Greg Cox introduced residents of
Bonita and the Sunnyside area who support the construction of a new library facility, and he
asked the City Council to support the proposal.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot moved to approve staffs recommendations, noting that Item
#13 was continued, and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gloria Samson, 1395 Hilltop Drive, representing Castle Park High School, spoke regarding
Proposition BB, a bond issue on the November ballot. Stating that classrooms are overcrowded
and infrastructure improvements are badly needed, she encouraged the citizens of Chula Vista to
support the bond measure.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
Helen Sterling, 9 Via Ven Eto, representative of the American Legion in Chula Vista, invited the
Council to attend the Boys and Girls State Reception at 47 Fifth Avenue on Sunday, October 1,
2000, at 5:00 p.m.
Petra Barrajas, 266-A Church Avenue, commented on Congressman Bob Filner's "Business as
Usual" Union Tribune article dated August 24, 2000. Ms. Barrajas also discussed consequences
that should be imposed on Councilmembers arriving late at meetings and the present electric
power crisis.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE
(SECTION 19) REGARDING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP,
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROCEDURES
On June 13, 2000, Council directed staff to process amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
addressing the design review process. The proposed, modified Code language addresses
Design Review Committee membership, scope of responsibilities and procedures. All
proposed amendments have been written to carry out the Council's intent of further
improving the design review process. (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.
Assistant Planning Director Sandoval discussed the proposed design review procedures,
including duties and responsibilities, appeals and code changes, membership, quorums, and
continuances.
Deputy Mayor Moot proposed an amendment to the appeals process to give an applicant the
option to appeal a decision to either the Planning Commission or the City Council.
Councilmember Padilla supported the amendment.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response, and she closed the heating.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Ordinance No. 2822, as amended by Deputy Mayor Moot,
heading read, text waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2822, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.14.581, 19.14.582,
19.14.583, 19.14.584, AND 19.14.587 OF THE MUNICiPAL CODE, AND
ADDING SECTION 19.14.591 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE OF
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROCEDURES
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
18. REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON THE CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES
CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN
The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) is a comprehensive, long-term
habitat conservation plan that addresses the needs of multiple species and the
preservation of natural vegetation communities in south San Diego County. The Subarea
Plan for the City of Chula Vista is the policy document through which the South County
program is implemented locally. The Subarea Plan will form the basis for federal and
state permits to allow development where impacts to sensitive species habitat will occur.
City staff has responded to a variety of issues identified by the wildlife agencies. Staff
expects to bring a revised draft Subarea Plan before the Council for adoption in October.
This report provides Council with an update on activities undertaken to complete the
plan, future steps to be taken, and issues being addressed. (Director of Planning and
Building)
Planning Director Leiter introduced consultant Laurie McKinley, who presented Council with
the MSCP update on activities undertaken to complete the plan, future steps to be taken, and
issues being addressed. The main topics discussed in the report included: plan implementation;
special protections for covered narrow endemic species; infrastructure; preserve adjustments;
preserve management goals, activities and cost estimates; preserve funding; special preserve
management studies; and the anticipated schedule for Chula Vista take authorization.
Deputy Mayor Moot requested that language be changed from "may" to "shall" with reference to
designated recreation land that may need to be reconfigured in order to preserve areas that cover
narrow endemic species. Planning Director Leiter stated that staff would check the overall
wording to ensure the language and intent are clear for future negotiations and discussions.
Kim Kilkeuny, representing the Otay Ranch Company, stated that Chula Vista's plan is the best
in the region and in the nation, but the City needs to be aware of risks associated with the
program. He suggested that senior managers of the wildlife agencies be invited to the hearing in
October so that Council's questions can be asked and answered for the record. Mr. Kilkcnny felt
that the City has not been well treated by the federal agencies, and he urged the Council to so
inform its congressional delegation, as well as SANDAG. He also cautioned the Council to be
wary regarding the increasing power of the federal government over local land use issues.
Jim Whalen, representing Bella Lago, agreed that Chula Vista's plan is the best in the County,
with the best habitat set aside, but he urged the Council to ensure that the Kcno butterfly is
included. Regarding the issue of increased federal control of land use, Mr. Whalen suggested
that Congressman Filner work with the federal government at the Interior level. He also stated
that staff needs to follow through with implementation of the plan.
Dave Gatzke, representing Pacific Bay Homes and Rolling Hills Ranch, expressed concern
regarding the impact of the MSCP plan on previously approved developments. He requested
support in streamlining the process to amend any future changes required.
Deputy Mayor Moot stated he could not support the program unless a firm commitment is given
by the Environmental Protection Agency that it will accept the agreements. He stated that the
federal government should only need one approval, yet Chula Vista has been stonewalled by
having the process stalled and delayed. In exchange for this plan, Chula Vista citizens should
not have to sit in congested traffic to get to a major roadway in order to get out of the City.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Councilmember Davis suggested that the City ask its representatives to assist in letting the
federal govenunent know that local government wants control in deciding what is best on a local
level, and the Environmental Protection Agency needs to work with the City. She stated that the
regulatory agencies have gone too far, and that SR 125 needs to be included in the agreement.
Cotmcilmember Padilla stated the need to assure that understandings reached between the City
and federal agencies remain consistent and cannot be changed midstream.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to accept the report. Councilmember Padilla seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
19. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS A) ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION WORK
ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUTURE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS FACILITY
AND CORPORATION YARD; AND B) MODIFYING COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER
574-01 GIVING THE CITY MANAGER APPROVAL AUTHORITY AT HIGHER
FINANCIAL LEVELS ON CHANGE ORDERS
On July 18, 2000, Council approved Resolution 2000-245 approving an agreement with
Highland Partnership, Inc., for the provision of Construction Manager/Constructor
services required for the construction of the Corporation Yard project. On August 15,
2000, Council approved Resolution 2000-297 appropriating $23,951,213 in additional
project funds and approximately $13,400,000 for borrowing costs on the new
Corporation Yard project. Approval of the first resolution accepts and awards 47 bids
covering most of the trade work associated with the construction of the Corporation Yard
project. Staff will come back before Council in October with a resolution accepting and
awarding all the remaining bids. Approval of the second resolution modifies Council
Policy 574-01 on change orders, giving the City Manager approval authority at higher
financial levels. (Directorof Public Works)
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING ALL CONTRACTS
LISTED ON EXHIBIT "A" FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUTURE PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD, AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA MODIFYING COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 574-01 FOR THE
FUTURE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS FACILITY AND
CORPORATION YARD BY ALLOWING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO $100,000 PER SINGLE
CHANGE ORDER AND $1,000,000 AS THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE
FOR CUMULATIVE CHANGE ORDERS
ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to accept staff's recommendation to continue
this item to September 26, 2000.
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OTHER BUSINESS
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Scheduling of meetings.
City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the workshop to be held on Saturday,
September 16, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Conference Room, to discuss alternative sites
for the new Police facility.
21. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Resource Conservation Commission - Pamela
Bensoussan.
ACTION: Mayer Herton moved to ratify the appointment of Pamela Bensoussan to the
Resource Conservation Commission. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion,
and it carried 5-0.
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis noted that she artended the California League of Cities annual meeting,
retuming with the Helen Putnam Award for excellence in community services, which will be
scheduled for presentation to the Library. She also attended a congressional subcommittee
meeting regarding electric rates and indicated that the Commissioners are getting the picture that
the Cotmty's electric rates are a disaster. In addition, Councilmember Davis suggested that the
City consider assisting with legal fees regarding SB402, Mandatory Arbitration, which was
discussed at the Califomia League of Cities meeting.
Councilmember Salas reported on her attendance at the Town Hall meeting regarding the
proposed Cultural Arts Center and also at the first practice of the South Bay Community Choir.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Herton adjourned the meeting to an Adjoumed Regular Meeting with the
Redevelopment Agency immediately following, and thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on
September 16, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Conference Room, for the purpose of
considering possible locations for the future Police Department building, and thence to the
Regular Meeting of September 26, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 28, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room, for the purpose of discussing the needle exchange program.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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