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Home My WebLink About2008/01/08 Agenda I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this document on the bulletin board accordln9iC\ ~ ' , Brown Act requirements. ~, /1/ ?ttWUL :--~--: d I-Y-O~ Signed tRi1b? ~~~~ ~- ~ "'- C1lY OF CHULA VISTA 1felt Cheryl Cox, Mayor Rudy Ramirez, Council member David R. Garcia, City Manager John McCann, Council member Ann Moore, City Attorney Jerry R. Rindone, Council member Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember January 8, 2008 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Rodney Caudillo - Safety Commission . INTRODUCTION BY RECREATION DIRECTOR MARTIN, OF EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 7) The Council will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or City staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Christopher Redo, member of the Cultural Arts Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. 2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BONITA ROAD BETWEEN BONITA GLEN DRIVE AND I-80S SOUTHBOUND RAMPS AT 35 MPH (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Based on provisions of the California Vehicle Code, pursuant to authority under the Chula Vista Municipal Code, and at the direction of the City Engineer, Traffic Engineering staff preformed an Engineering Speed Survey along Bonita Road between Bonita Glen Drive and I-80S Southbound Ramps, and determined the speed limit should be set at 35 mph. This ordinance was first introduced on December 18, 2007. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) The applicant proposes to introduce commercial retail uses within the existing Eastlake Design District in order to complement the existing furniture and home decorating business presently in the District. The additional uses are intended to bring more foot traffic to the District, improving its mercantile posture and potential for success. The applicant also proposes modifications to the property development standards to accommodate up to five story buildings, special parking ratios and medical office uses, including medical clinics. This ordinance was first introduced on December 18, 2007. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY 19.18.010 AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE REZONING 10-ACRES OF LAND FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) TO PUBLIC QUASI- PUBLIC (PQ), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE DISCOVERY FALLS DRIVE EXTENSION AND HUNTE PARKWAY WITHIN OTAY RANCH UNIVERSITY PLANNING AREA 10 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) High Tech High Learning proposes a 550-student High School and a 700-student Elementary/Middle School including an Environmental Learning Center on a 10-acre portion of the University Park project site, located at the southeast corner of Hunte Parkway and Discovery Falls Drive. The project requires a rezone of the lO-acre project site from Planned Community (PC) to Public Quasi-Public (PQ) to allow the use in advance of a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan that is to be developed for the proposed University Park site surrounding the project site. The ordinance was first introduced on December 18, 2007. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 2 - Council Agenda htto:llwww.chulavistaca.gov January 8, 2008 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY CLERK AND COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION On December II, 2007, the City Council appointed Donna Norris as Interim City Clerk, subject to approval of compensation. On December 18, the City Council directed the Human Resources Director to make an offer to Ms. Norris. She accepted the offer on December 19, 2007. Adoption of the proposed resolution approves the compensation package and thereby completes the appointment process for Interim City Clerk. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DOUGLAS R. NEWMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($158,000) TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND THE CHULA VISTA RESEARCH PROJECT AS PART OF THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT The San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Partnership Grant Program challenges the City to provide energy efficiency services for city, commercial and residential facilities. Through the program, SDG&E has agreed to fund a consultant to promote the results of the work of the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities and the Chula Vista research Project. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7.A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL - PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCEPT HILLTOP DRIVE, LAUDERBACK, MONTGOMERY, HALECREST, SALT CREEK, ALLEN SCHOOL, CHULA VISTA HILLS, AND VISTA SQUARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL- PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR LAUDERBACK AND MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 3 - Council Agenda http://www .c hulav!staca. gOY January 8, 2008 C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL- PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR SALT CREEK, ALLEN SCHOOL, AND CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL- PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR VISTA SQUARE AND HILLTOP DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) E. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL- PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR HALECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In 2006, City staff applied for a Community Based Transportation Planning Grant to fund walking audits around elementary schools within the City. The purpose of the walking audit was to identifY needed pedestrian and bicycle improvements within a v.. mile radius of each school. The State of California has approved the grant and now requires the City Council to authorize acceptance of the grant so that the community based walking audit effort can begin. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council on any subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff Comments are limited to three minutes. Page 4 - Council Agenda http://www. chulavistaca. gOY January 8, 2008 PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 8. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, FOR A REZONE, PRECISE PLAN, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO DEVELOP 24 SINGLE~FAMILY LOTS ON A 3.9 ACRE SITE PRESENTLY OCCUPIED BY THE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 267 EAST OXFORD STREET IN SOUTHWESTERN CHULA VISTA Concordia Lutheran Church, is requesting a Rezone, Precise Plan and Tentative Subdivision Map to develop 24 single-family lots on a 3.9-acre site presently occupied by the church, at 267 East Oxford Street in southwestern Chula Vista. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing, adopt the following resolutions, and place the ordinance on first reading: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) (IS-07-031) FOR THE OXFORD STREET PROJECT; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE ONE 3.9 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 267 OXFORD STREET FROM R-l (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) TO R-I-5-P (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN), AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS (FIRST READING) C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN AND A TENTATIVE MAP SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN FOR THE OXFORD STREET PROJECT, TO DIVIDE 3.9 ACRES LOCATED AT 267 OXFORD STREET INTO 24 SINGLE-F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL LOTS ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council, and is expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Page 5 - Council Agenda httn ://www.chulavistaca.2,OV January 8, 2008 9. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CIVIC CENTER DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC City Council approved a master plan for the renovation of the Civic Center in July of 2001. A Design Build Agreement was approved on February 18, 2003 with Highland Partnership, Inc., and on August 3, 2004, the City Council approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price of the project. (Engineering and General Services Director, Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CIVIC CENTER DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT TO INCREASE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR PHASE 3 OF THE PROJECT BY $1,699,515 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SECOND AMENDMENT OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of James Clark to the International Friendship Commission. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shall be made available by noon on Wednesday following the Council Meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M Brown Act (Government Code 54957. 7). 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . One case ADJOURNMENT to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, January 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of the Council Chambers, and thence to the Regular Meeting of January 15,2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Page 6 - Council Agenda htlD:! !www.chulavistaca.gov January 8, 2008 In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and jive days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or Telecommunications Devicesfor the Deaf(TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Page 7 - Council Agenda htto://www.chulavistaca.f!OV January 8, 2008