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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/10/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OCTOBER 3, 2000 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:09 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 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, MARIA MUETT, DEVELOPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN, PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT Planning and Building Director Leiter introduced the department's Employee of the Month, Mafia Muett, and Mayor Horton presented a proclamation to her. · OATH OF OFFICE - MICHAEL SPETHMAN - GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (CENTER CITY) City Clerk Bigelow administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Spethman, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented a certificate of appointment to him. · OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEW LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS: LUIS ALVAREZ, JOHN SMART, SERGIO MARTINEZ, ISABEL CHAVEZ Police Chief Emerson introduced the department's new lateral police officers. Chief Emerson issued them their official badges, and City Clerk Bigelow administered their Oaths of Office. · PRESENTATION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR THE STRETCH AND DASH PROGRAM BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, DAVID PALMER AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES MANAGER, MEG SCHOFIELD Deputy City Manager Palmer and Educational Services Manager Scho~eld provided Council with a musical presentation featuring Stretch and Dash program activities and presented the award to the Mayor and Council. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2000 AS NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH ACCEPTED BY AL GORE, CHAIRPERSON OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION. ALSO RECOGNIZED WILL BE THE FOLLOWING iNDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: LINDA ROSAS - THE STAR NEWS, LIZ JACKSON - PACIFIC BAY HOMES, VALERIE MCCLELLAND - B.F. GOODRICH AEROSPACE, SAM HOLTY - AYRES LAND DEVELOPMENT/SUNBOW, JONATHAN WEEDMAN WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION, CHUCK WHITE - SYCUAN CASINO, TOM GUTHERIE DUKE .ENERGY OF SOUTH BAY, ANNA NAVARA - JEROME'S FURNITURE, NATASHA MARTINEZ - THE EASTLAKE COMPANY, SAM CALVANO - WASHINGTON MUTUAL, SCOTT ALVEY - PACIFIC BELL, HECTOR MOLINA UNIVISION-CHANNEL 19, FRAN MUNCEY - GALLEY AT THE MARINA, RITA VANDERGAW - SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, AND ARCO FOUNDATION OF SAN FRANCISCO Mayor Horton introduced Cultural Arts Commission Chair Gore and recognized those individuals who have contributed to the arts in Chula Vista. She then read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented it to Mr. Gore. · ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF A NATIONAL HONOR PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF CHLrLA VISTA FOR ITS ONGOING ACTION TO PROTECT THE CLiMATE BY THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES (SPECIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER) Special Operations Manager Meacham introduced Willie Gaters, the City's new Environmental Resource Manager. Mr. Meacham acknowledged the City's receipt of a national award for climate protection, stating that Chula Vista was one of only five cities in the United States to receive the top award for its ongoing commitment to protect the climate through the reduction of green house gases. He presented the award to the Mayor and Council. Councilmember Padilla stated that he would like to see environmental practices incorporated into future employee and volunteer orientations and performance evaluations. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 5) 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 September 26, 2000, there were no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed. Page 2 Council Minutes 10/03/2000 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-338, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE SUBMITTAL OF THREE (3) APPLICATIONS FOR THE "WALKABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM" GRANTS TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) AND DESIGNATiNG THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE AUTHORIZED ADMINISTERING AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS PROGRAM The SANDAG Board of Directors has provided a one-time allocation of $1,000,000 from TransNet local streets and roads funds in Fiscal Year 2001 for the "Walkable Communities Demonstration Program." The program is intended to fund projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to pedestrian access problems. The funds are available on a competitive basis and will be awarded to the most meritorious project(s). The 18 cities in the San Diego region and the County of San Diego will be the only eligible applicants. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-339, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LEKOS ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS ALONG ORANGE AVENUE BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE AND PALOMAR STREET iN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (TF289) On September 13, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids from five electrical contractors for the installation of streetlights along Orange Avenue between Fourth Avenue and Palomar Street. A low bid of $46,350 was received from Lekos Electric, Inc. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-340, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET, APPROPRIATiNG $25,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE TO COVER THE CITY'S FIFTY PERCENT SHARE OF THE COST OF AN OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF OTAY WATER DISTRICT At the June 6, 2000 Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Moot raised concerns in a report regarding management decisions with respect to Otay Water District's water rates, as well as disappointment with the conduct of Otay Water District Board members. Council authorized the City Manager to seek a qualified, unbiased firm to perform an operations and financial audit of Otay Water District. The firm of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. has been retained to perform this audit for a total cost of $50,000. Otay Water District has agreed to split the cost of the audit with the City. The resulting cost to each agency for the operations and financial audit is $25,000. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes 10/03/2000 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) (,---~, 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-341, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG A $10,060 COMBiNATION MONETARY AND iN-KIND SERVICE DONATION TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE iN SLIPPORT OF ITS SECOND ANNUAL "VIVA EL MARIACHI!" FESTIVAL In September 1999, the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first annual "Viva el Mariachi!" festival at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park. Because the last event was such a huge success, and a record number of attendees are expected this year, the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber arranged to hold the second annual Mariachi festival at the Coors Amphitheatre on'October 8, 2000. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. With regard to Item #2, Mayor Hotton stated that she would like to see the segment of sidewalk on Third Avenue, between Anita and Orange Avenue, incorporated into a future SANDAG project. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carded 5-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS {-'-'-,~., Doris Steinman, 126-C Garrett, a member of "Let's Talk About Books", a group sponsored by the Civic Center Library, expressed dismay at the prospect of constructing the proposed police facility in Friendship Park. She stated that there are aesthetic benefits to keeping the park and presented the Council with a petition signed by dub members objecting to the proposed construction in the park. Victoria Kreiser, Principal of Bonita Vista Middle School, spoke in favor of Proposition BB and requested support for its passage. She stated that Proposition BB would provide much needed improvements to school facilities, including the expansion of the existing library and cafeteria and the modernization of the classrooms. Sam Cowan, 1035 Corte Maria Avenue, spoke regarding a Chula Vista Police SWAT incident and subsequent warrant. He asked Council to investigate the alleged incident and to determine why procedures were not followed. Mayor Horton requested a report from staffon the matter. ACTION ITEMS 6. CONSDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDNANCE NO. 2579, RELATiNG TO AN INTERIM PRE-SR125 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES iN THE CITY'S EASTERN AREA AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SR125 ,--~. Page 4 Council Minutes 10/03/2000 I,: '1 I ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Chula Vista created an Interim Pre-SR125 Development Impact Fee in November 1993 to provide a ~mding source to construct an interim roadway facility should SR125 be delayed significantly. This was necessary in order to provide traffic capacity for future growth. (Directorof Public Works) Staff asked that the item be continued to October 10, 2000. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the item to the meeting of October 10, 2000. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the workshop regarding the Eastlake Urban Center to be held on Thursday, October 12, 2000, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room. 8. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Horton reported on the Corporation Yard groundbreaking ceremony held October 28, 2000. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Moot reported that the Council subcommittee met with the Otay Water District regarding the audit of the District's operations, and the independent report will be placed on the October 17th Council agenda for review and acceptance. Councilmember Salas reported that she and the Mayor attended the Girls and Boys State presentation at the American Legion. She explained that the program represents a tremendous educational opportunity for students regarding governmental operations and affairs, and she commended the Post for sponsoring the program. Councilmember Salas thanked the Council for providing a contribution to the upcoming Mariachi festival. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Horton announced that Closed Session had been cancelled, and the following item was not discussed: 10. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 City Negotiator: City Manager Employee organizations: Chula Vista Employees Association Page 5 - Council Minutes 10/03/2000 ADJOURNMENT t,--'~,, At 5:03 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and thence to an Adjoumed Regular Meeting on October 12, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC, AAE, City Clerk Page 6 - Council Minutes 10/03/2000