HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/10/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
OCTOBER 24, 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, Califomia.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore,
City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER POWELL OF NATIONAL
AWARD BY THE NATIONAL PURCHASiNG iNSTITUTE, THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF PURCHASiNG MANAGEMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PURCHASING OFFICERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND RECOGNITION OF PURCHASING AGENT
COGGINS AND STAFF OF THE PURCHASING DIVISION OF THE FiNANCE
DEPARTMENT
Deputy City Manager Powell presented the award to Council, stating that Chula Vista was one of
only five cities nationwide to receive the award. He then introduced the Purchasing Division
Staff, John Coggins, Meldy Odviar, Suzanne Brooks, Lupe Lucero, and Jason Harris.
Purchasing Agent Coggins thanked Council and Deputy City Manager Powell for their support.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDiNG CHARLOTTE
McCONNEY FOR HER DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO SENIOR CITIZENS
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented it to Ms. McCormey.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 19)
Mayor Horton noted that Item #8 would be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10 AND OCTOBER 12, 2000
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) . .-.,.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2827, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLrNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADD CHAPTER 2.57, DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS, TO ESTABLISH THE
PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION AND AWARD OF DESIGN-BUILD
CONTRACTS
In March 2000, the voters approved Proposition B, amending City Charter section 1009,
Public Works Contracts, to allow the City to award contracts pursuant to the Design-
Build project delivery system. Proposition B required the City to approve an
implementing ordinance establishing the bidding and award procedures for this new
process. (City Manager/Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-369, 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 at six percent interest.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-370, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG FINAL MAPS OF CHULA VISTA TRACT
NO. 96-04A, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ONE, PHASE SEVEN, NEIGHBORHOODS
R-18 & R-48, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAiD MAPS
WITHiN SAID SUBDIVISIONS, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISIONS, AND AUTHORIZiNG THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-371, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "B" MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
ONE, NEIGHBORHOODS R-18 AND R-48, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 96-04A,
REQUIRING DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED
CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 19448, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Ic'''''~
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On May 4, 1999, by Resolution No. 19448, Council approved a Tentative Subdivision
Map for Chula Vista Tract 96-04A, Otay Ranch SPA One, Phase 7. On May 9, 2000, by
Resolution No. 2000-208, Council approved the Village One "A" Map No. 2. Adoption
of the resolutions approves the first Final "B" Map within Village One, Phase 7.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-372, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG FINAL MAPS OF CHULA VISTA TRACT
NO. 98-06, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ONE WEST, NEIGHBORHOODS R-51A, R-
51B, R-52 AND R-53, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS AND WALL EASEMENTS
GRANTED ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISIONS, APPROVING THE
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-373, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "B" MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO.
98-06, NEIGHBORHOODS R-51A, R-51B, R-52 AND R-53, PORTION OF VILLAGE
ONE WEST, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, REQUIRING DEVELOPER TO COMPLY
~/ITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 19572, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
On August 17, 1999, Council approved a Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula Vista
Tract 98-06, Otay Ranch SPA One, Village One West. On August 22, 2000, Council
approved Village One West "A" Map No. 1. Adoption of the resolutions approves four
final "B" Maps within Village One West. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
6A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-374, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
THE OTAY RANCH COMPANY ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND BOND SALE
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (OTAY RANCH VILLAGES 1
AND 5), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SECOND BOND
SERIES
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-375, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED CONTRACT FOR
APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH BRUCE HULL, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Adoption of the resolutions approves a reimbursement agreement with the developer for
the second bond sale for Community Facilities District 99-1. The reimbursement
agreement requires the developer to advance funds to the City for the payment of all
initial consulting and administration costs and expenses related to the second bond sale.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-376, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC, A CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZiNG THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
The City acquired right-of-way easements on portions of Otay Valley Road in connection
with the Robinhood Ridge Subdivision. SDG&E has requested that the City enter into a
joint use agreement upon, over, under and across that certain easement and fight-of-way
granted to SDG&E. SDG&E has requested a joint use agreement for the area common to
both the SDG&E easement and right-of-way and the City's dedicated street right-of-way.
(Director of Public Works)
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Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-378, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO UNDERGROUND
OVERHEAD UTILITIES ALONG BONITA ROAD FROM THE EASTERN CITY
LIMITS TO OTAY LAKES ROAD, AND ON OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM BONITA
ROAD TO CAMINO DEL CERRO GRANDE/SURREY DRIVE, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF UTILITY UNDERGROUND
DISTRICT NUMBER 132 FOR DECEMBER 5, 2000 AT 4:00 P.M.
Public hearings were conducted before the Council on September 1 and 15, 1998, and
during the second hearing, Council approved Ordinance No. 2746, adopting the new
franchise agreement with SDG&E. Part of the agreement involves the allocation of the
California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20A Funds for constructing utility
underground conversion projects. The next round of utility underground conversion
projects, Otay Lakes Road from Bonita Road to Camino del Cerro Grande/Surrey Drive,
as approved in the new franchise agreement, is scheduled for the year 2001. The section
of Bonita Road from the eastern City limits to Otay Lakes Road is being added at the
suggestion of SDG&E. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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T rIll
-- CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-379, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $65,000 FROM AVAILABLE CDBG FUNDS AND
TRANSFERRING $177,957 FROM PAD FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
FOR CIP PROJECTS PR213, PR224, PR226, AND PR227 FOR THE RENOVATION
OF THE PARKWAY POOL (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
As part of the Parkway pool renovation capital improvement project, Council approved
funds for the renovation of Parkway pool. The plans have been finalized and have
exceeded the original budget by $242,957. In order to bring the swinuning pool up to
standards, the decking and underwater lighting need to be replaced. The approved capital
improvement project (PR 223), for a total of $392,021, has been committed to the project
from the following sources: $217,431 in CDBG funds; $7,500 in PAD funds, and
$151,690 from a state grant. A current estimate of $634,978 has been received
identifying an additional $242,957 that is needed to complete the project. A window of
opportunity exists for completion of the project between December 1, 2000 and March 1,
2001, when the pool is closed. (Director of Parks & Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
-- 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-380, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PHASE ONE OF THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (DR-127) ON
TOBIAS DRIVE, BETWEEN ORLANDO COURT AND GENTRY WAY, TO
PULLMAN ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $229,426.93.
At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2000, the Director of Public Works received
sealed bids for the Tobias Drive drainage improvements project. The project provides for
the construction of new drainage system improvements at Tobias Drive between Orlando
Court and Gentry Way. The work also includes all labor, material, equipment,
transportation, protection of existing improvements and traffic control necessary for the
project. (Director o f Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-381, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH FRANK CHABOUDY FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL
TENNIS SERVICES AND FOR OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA TENNIS
CENTER TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CERTAIN COSTS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM UNANTICIPATED REVENUES AND
AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO COVER ALL
· ELECTRICAL CHARGES FOR THE TENNIS CENTER FOR THE REMAINDER OF
THE AGREEMENT (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) .
The proposed resolution amends the existing agreement with the Chula Vista Tennis
Center to include reimbursement for increased electricity costs from June 1 through
September 30, 2000, and payment of all electricity charges from October 1, 2000 to the
end of the agreement. In addition, as of October 1, 2000, all fees collected from coin-
operated light meters at the complex will be the exclusive property of the City. It is
anticipated that the total cost to the City will be approximately $600. (Director of Parks
& Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-382, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG AND APPROPRIATiNG UNANTICIPATED
GRANT REVENIfES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING OVERTIME COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY HIGH INTENSITY
PREVENTION ZONE GRANT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The City of National City, in partnership with other South Bay law enforcement agencies,
recently received a High Intensity Prevention Zone grant from the Office of Traffic
Safety. The grant allows for reimbursement of overtime costs related to enforcement
activity and school presentations made by partner agencies. Chula Vista has been
designated as a partner agency eligible for reimbursement of overtime costs. (Chief of
Police) I.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-383, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET TO
ADD 1.5 POSITIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND 1 POSITION TO THE
PLANNING AND BUILDiNG DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATiNG FULL
FUNDiNG THEREFOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,713 FROM UNANTICIPATED
REVENUES FROM THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM, ALL
CONTiNGENT ON PROGRAM APPROVAL BY THE ABANDONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
At its September meeting, the Board members of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Service Authority (AVASA) considered a request to redistribute reserve balances among
agencies that have deficits in their AVA programs. The decision was postponed to the
November meeting to allow the Board time to review all proposals. Based on the
AVASA's allocation formula, Chula Vista has accumulated a reserve balance. In
response, staff has developed a proposal to expand the Chula Vista abandoned vehicle
abatement program to expend reserve funds and increase abandoned vehicle abatements.
The program is proposed to be an 18-month pilot program. (Chief of Police)
Staffreconunendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-384, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, ARTICLE 2.06 TO
ESTABLISH A TWO-HOUR OVERTIME MINIMUM FOR CALLBACK AND
ESTABLISH BEGINNING AND ENDING POINTS FOR THE CALCULATION OF
OVERTIME; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 2.09 TO 1NCREASE THE STANDBY
DIFFERENTIAL TO $200 PER FULL WEEK OF STANDBY
It has come to light that there has been some confusion and resulting inconsistent practice
with respect to overtime for Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA) represented
employees. The recommended modifications to the CVEA memorandum of
understanding should clarify and formalize the correct interpretation of that section.
(Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-385, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $20,385 FROM THE AVAILABLE
FUND BALANCE IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
FUND, $16,075 IN OVER-REALIZED INTEREST REVENUE FROM THE
FINANCING ESCROW ACCOUNT AND $38,540 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE LIBRARY AUTOMATION
SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
As part of the Fiscal Year 1998/1999 Capital Improvement Program budget adoption, the
Council approved the initial funding for the Library's automation system to replace the
old, labor-intensive, computerized catalog and circulation system with a client-server-
based, fully integrated, online library system (IOLS). On December 7, 1999, Council
approved an agreement with Innovative Interfaces to provide the IOLS and also
authorized the Finance Director to execute a lease-pumhase agreement with CaLease for
$777,148 due to increases in the cost of the project. An additional $75,000 is needed to
complete the project. The new system is targeted to come online on October 31, 2000.
(Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-386, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACTS AS DESIGNATED FOR AWARD 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On September 26, 2000, Council passed Resolutions 2000-333 and 2000-334, approving
the rejection, re-bid and award associated with the first set of bids for the Corporation
Yard project. On October 10, 2000, Council passed Resolutions 2000-353 and 2000-354,
approving the rejection, re-bid and award associated with the second set of bids for the
Corporation Yard project. On October 17, 2000, Council passed Resolutions 2000-364
and 2000-365, approving the rejection, re-bid and award associated with the third set of
bids for the Corporation Yard project. Approval of the resolution accepts the lowest
responsive bids and award all the contracts as designated for award on Exhibit "A",
covering some of the trade work associated with the construction of the Corporation Yard
project. It is Staffs intent to come back before Council in November with a resolution
accepting and awarding all remaining bids. The total contract value approved to date is
$16,777,689. (Directorof Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-387, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CERTAIN RECLASSIFICATIONS 1N THE
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT, APPROPRIATING $19,400 FROM
THE REMAINING FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND, APPROPRIATING
$4,800 FROM UNANTICIPATED DEVELOPMENT RELATED REVENUES AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET OF THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO REFLECT SAID CHANGES (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The Planning and Building Department updated its work program and outlined a
proposed organizational restructure to administer the work program, based on the
proposed position reclassi~cations. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-388, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; RECON, CONSULTANT; AND NNP-
TRIMARK SAN MIGUEL, LLC, APPLICANT, FOR BIOLOGICAL MITIGATION
MONITORING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR SAN MIGUEL RANCH AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
In compliance with state law, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was
adopted by the Council for the San Miguel Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan
and Tentative Maps. State law requires public agencies to adopt such programs to ensure
effective implementation of mitigation measures. Adoption of the resolution approves
the proposed contract with RECON for $30,000 annually to provide consulting services
as the Environmental Monitor Specialist (Biologist) for San Miguel Ranch SPA Plan and
Tentative Maps. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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- CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
With regard to Item #10, Councilmember Salas stated that the Parkway pool project was
approved in 1998 and asked whether the delay in completion of the project added to the costs,
and if so, what could be done to assure timely construction in the future. Assistant Recreation
Director Shy responded that the delay was associated with saw cutting of the existing pool deck,
and she believed that cost savings would occur as a result of combining the projects.
With regard to Item #14, Councilmember Salas expressed surprise at the number of abandoned
vehicles picked up on city streets and asked how the vehicles were being recycled. Staff
responded that towing companies dispose of the vehicles after an attempt is made to notify the
owners. The vehicles are then sold in whole or as steel.
In reference to Item # 12, Councilmember Davis commented that the electricity rate issue remains
unresolved, and the City must push for continued rate rollbacks.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items #1 through #7 and #9 through #19. The motion carried 5-0,
except on Item #9, which canied 4-0-1 with Mayor Horton abstaining due to a
possible conflict of interest.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-377, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REGARDiNG STATE
· ROUTE 125, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
The State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and California
Transportation Ventures (CTV) have entered into a development franchise agreement
authorizing CTV to construct that portion of State Roate 125 (SR-125) within the City of
Chula Vista. Before any construction activities can take place, the City and Caltrans
must enter into an agreement that authorizes work on various City streets that may be
affected by the construction of SR-125. (Director of Public Works)
George Kost, 3609 Belle Bonnie Brae Road, Bonita, stated that although he was not opposed to
the project, he questioned the impact of SR-125 construction on Bonita roadways.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-377, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Karen Janney, representing Chula Vista Middle School, requested Council and public support for
Proposition BB. Ms. Janney also informed Council that the school's students have greatly
exceeded academic expectations, and the school is among the top three in Califomia for gains in
academic testing.
Sally Bartlett, 1057 Sage View, representing the Conmaittee to Save Friendship Park and the
- Friends of the Library, thanked the Council for not constructing the new police facility in
Friendship Park and asked that the park be forever protected from development.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-00-57, A
PROPOSAL TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLiNG
LOCATED AT 247 FOURTH AVENUE TO A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR
FIVE AMBULATORY SENIORS
The property owner proposes to convert a duplex (two two-bedroom units) into a five-
bedroom ambulatory residential care facility for seniors. In addition to the five seniors, a
facility manager would also live on-site under the direction of the property owner, who is
a licensed clinical social worker. (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.
Associate Planner Blessent provided an overview of the proposed project.
Mayor Horton requested clarification by the applicant regarding ADA improvements and
requirements.
The applicant, Glen Cummings, 1270 Grand Avenue, Pacific Beach, stated that the facility was
in compliance with ADA requirements and surpassed state requirements for ambulatory seniors.
He added that the facility was also inspected and approved by the City' s Fire Marshal.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response, and she closed the heating. I[
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-389, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-389, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTiNG A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
PCC 00-57, TO ALLOW CONVERSION OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLiNG
TO A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (FRIENDSHIP BOARD AND CARE)
AT 247 FOURTH AVENUE
The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
21. PRESENTATION OF THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
REPORTING RESULTS OF THE 2000 CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESIDENT OPiNION SURVEY
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) assisted the Chula Vista Police
Department in designing and adrninistrating a survey to a random sample of 3,000
residents in June of this year. The survey was administered to measure how residents
perceive crime and their level of safety, as well as how familiar they were with a variety
of police services. A similar survey was conducted in 1997. Results from both surveys
show that the majority of Chula Vista residents are satisfied with the Police Department
and feel safe. (Chief of Police)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Police Chief Emerson introduced Susan Pennell from the Division of Criminal Research for
SANDAG, who presented the results of the resident opinion study regarding the Police
Department.
Councilmember Salas asked whether the survey mailed to residents was in both English and
Spanish. Ms. Pennell responded that the surveys were in English, however its cover letter was in
Spanish and indicated that a Spanish form could be mailed upon request. Councilmember Salas
recommended that future surveys be in Spanish to perhaps gain a higher return. She also asked
why the public perceived crime to be on the increase when, in fact, it has decreased. Ms. Pennell
replied that victims of crime, or loved ones of victims, would feel that way in any event, and the
media plays a big role in publicizing crime in the community.
Deputy Mayor Moot commented that the survey reflected a very positive response by police,
regardless of ethnicity.
Mayor Horton expressed concern regarding speeding vehicles and asked what outreach programs
were being provided for high school students. Police Chief Emerson responded by listing some
of the programs that have been implemented, such as an increased number of School Resource
Officers, who provide workshops for students; the purchase of three "SMART" speed units,
providing the public with speed awareness; DUI enforcement; and seatbelt checks.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to accept the results of the survey as information
only. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Davis and carded 5-0.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-390, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL
STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM ISSUED FOR THE OLYMPIC
PARKWAY WIDENING PROJECT FROM BRANDYWINE AVENUE TO
OLEANDER AVENUE (IS-00-42)
Council was asked to consider and adopt the Environmental Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Olympic
Parkway widening project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
analysis presented in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study indicates that
potentially significant project-related impacts to geophysical resources, water resources,
hazards, noise, and paleontological resources would be reduced to a less-than-significant
level after mitigation. (Directorof Planning and Building)
Environmental Review Coordinator Ponseggi provided an overview of the proposed project.
Harry Burrowes, the City's Contract Manager for Olympic Parkway, apprised Council of
discussions and meetings held with residents of Brandywine Classics over the course of the
project design in order to identify and incorporate their suggestions into the project and to
address their concems.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued) . ~
George Gerber, 575-D Portsmouth Drive, a condominium owner on East Orange Avenue, read
his letter dated October 24, 2000, expressing his concerns regarding the impact of the project on
the quality of life of residents of the area.
Bill Yohe, 532-A Georgetown Place, representing Brandywine Classics, expressed concem with
increased traffic and the removal of the guest parking. He also stated that the quality of life for
the children would be affected with the elimination of bike trails and play areas.
Sean O'Neil, 532-A Georgetown Place, was concerned with noise and air pollution as a result of
the proposed project. He stated that the biking trails would be cleared out for construction, and
the proposed wall will attract graffiti and enclose the complex.
Marisa O'Neil, 532-A Georgetown Place, a Brandywine Classics homeowner and board
member, stated that the environmental studies were not performed during peak traffic hours. She
also believed that the residents were being treated as non-important and added that protected bird
species nesting in the complex were not addressed in the studies. She urged Council to oppose
the project and to investigate its potential impacts to the Brandywine residents.
Renaldo Vargas, 1520 Concord, spoke against the proposed wall for Brandywine Classics
residents and asked Council to visit the residents to hear their concerns before making any
decisions. ,~.-,,
Mike Komula, representing Pacific Noise Control, stated that the noise study was conducted over
a 24-hour period and was based on standard professional practices. The noise level would he
about 65 decibels.
Mayor Horton explained that while she understood the concems of the residents, the roadway is
critical to the city's circulation system. She emphasized the need for staff to continue dialoguing
with the community residents to mitigate as many concems as possible, and she requested that a
meeting be scheduled immediately so that she could participate in the dialog.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-390, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-391, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2000-275 REGARDING THE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN
FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY AND CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION TO
REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FROM THE CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AND APPROVING AN
APPROPRIATION FROM THE POLICE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF)
FUND (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
On August 1, 2000, Council passed Resolution 2000-275 approving an agreement with
Highland Partnership, Inc. for the provision of consultant services for the programming
and preparation of a Master Plan for the new Police Department building and expansion
of the Civic Center complex. The funds covering the cost of the agreement were fully
appropriated out of the Civic Center Expansion CIP (Project No. GG139). The proposed
resolution corrects the August 1, 2000 appropriation to allow for the expenditure of
Police DIF funds for the Police-related portion of the project, which is $444,000. The
Civic Center Complex-related expenditures are estimated to be $159,000. (Director of
Public Works)
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 2000-391, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
24. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced that the meeting scheduled for November 21, 2000, was
cancelled.
25. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
26. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Horton announced that Closed Session was cancelled, and the following item was not
discussed:
27. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One Case
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of November 7,
2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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