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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/01/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 9, 2001 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, Padilla, Rindone, 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 PROCLAMATIONS TO TWELVE CHULA VISTA FIREFIGHTERS FOR THEiR HEROIC EFFORTS IN FIGHTING THE RECENT ALPINE/VIEJAS FIRE · Fire Chief Hardiman introduced the firefighters being recognized, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented the proclamations to be displayed in each fire station. Mayor Horton expressed deep appreciation for the heroic efforts of the fire fighters. · PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, JAMES TOLLEFSON, RECREATION SUPERVISOR II, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Recreation Director Campbell introduced Employee of the Month Jim Tollefson, and Mayor Horton presented the proclamation to him. · PRESENTATION OF A PORT COMMISSION UPDATE BY DAVID MALCOLM, PORT COMMISSIONER Port Commissioner David Malcolm presented an update on the Bayfront development in Chula Vista, focusing on a major issue involving National City's desire to establish a dinner train to and from Imperial Beach and the City's desire to vacate the old rail line south of F Street in Chula Vista. Port Commissioner Malcolm stated that a vote was previously taken by MTDB to vacate the rail line south of F Street, and MTDB should live up to that commitment. A vote will be taken at a MTDB meeting on Thursday, January 11th, on whether or not to refer the matter to a committee for further review. He emphasized that the only way to move would be through the wetlands, which the City and the environmental community would oppose, and stated that BF Goodrich would be forced to relocate outside of Chula Vista, since the rail line runs through the middle of SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) - its property. He urged the Council to contact the new San Diego Councilmembers to encourage them to attend the MTDB meeting and oppose any further review of the matter. Mayor Horton asked Councilmember Rindone why MTDB was reconsidering the matter when it originally voted to vacate the railroad line. Councilmember Rindone responded that the item on the agenda is whether or not to establish a special committee to further study the issue. He added that final control over the rail line belongs to the Rail Authority, which will decide whether or not to vacate the line. He stated that Chula Vista and the Port would not support the formation of the new committee and added that MTDB has already acknowledged that no practical freight usage occurs on the rail line. Mr. Malcolm commented that rail staff has a difficult time giving up rail lines, regardless of the votes of its board of directors. He also commented that the rail cars left stationary on the tracks for months at a time would create blight and inhibit view corridors and public access on the new bayfront. In addition, neither the new bayfront development nor BF Goodrich could be split up and still remain successful, and the line needs to be vacated in order to protect Chula Vista's waterfront. Deputy Mayor Davis asked Councilmember Rindone whether the executive committee or staff brought the issue forward. Councilmember Rindone replied that Mr. Beauchamp, MTDB's representative from National City, requested a status report on the item. Councilmember Padilla asked the likelihood of the MTDB Board referring the matter to a committee for further review. Councilmember Rindone responded that MTDB staff is trying to refer the item to a committee, and the referral is a possibility. He also commented that there has been no movement on the part of the Rail Authority to honor the previous vote of either MTDB or the Port Commission. Councilmember Padilla stated that to refer a policy decision that has already been made by a public body for reconsideration, and in having that referral initiated by those who disagree with the original decision, provides the opportunity to try to undo what has been done previously. He stated that the Council, the South Bay communities, the MTDB Board and Councilmember Rindone need to make it abundantly clear to the staff that the referral recommendation is not a good idea and that any change in position would be detrimental to Chula Vista and the South Bay area. The City and the Port District have worked long and hard to enable the successful development of the City's bayfront, and retention of the rail line interferes with that development as well as with BFGoodrich. The sole impetus for retaining the rail line for future use is to enable the establishment of a dinner train from National City to Imperial Beach, and current market conditions do not exist to make such a proposal financially viable. Councilmember Rindone replied that five or six of the 15-member MTDB Board have changed, and the new members need to be educated regarding past actions and the concems expressed. Commissioner Malcolm also stated that Mr. Roberts believes that the Port should pay fair market value for the rail line property, and he would recommend such a purchase to the Port Commission if necessary. Mayor Horton asked Councilmembers to contact those they know on the MTDB Board to request their assistance in permanently vacating the rail line. Page 2 ~ Council Minutes 01/09/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 9) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 12, 2000. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2829, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH FISCAL DEFICIT ACCOUNT, REQUIRING NNP-TRIMARK SAN MIGUEL, LLC, TO DEPOSIT AN iNITIAL $10,000 INTO SAID ACCOUNT PRIOR TO ANNEXATION, AND REQUIRING NNP-TRIMARK SAN MIGUEL, LLC, PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ANY FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROJECT, TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A PERMANENT MECHANISM TO PAY THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE PREPARATION OF 15 ANNUAL FISCAL REVIEWS AND DEFICIT ANALYSES FOR THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH PROJECT, AND FOR ANY FISCAL DEFICITS IDENTIFIED BY THE ANNUAL REVIEWS AND ANALYSES (2ND READING AND ADOPTION) Council's prior approvals of the San Miguel Ranch project contained conditions to be satisfied prior to completion of the annexation of the project area. Those conditions concern Multiple Species Conservation Program requirements for an annexation agreement to be completed between the City, County, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game and the project applicant, NNP- Trimark San Miguel, LLC; and the need for the applicant to establish a mechanism satisfactory to the City to ensure mitigation of the project's foretasted annual fiscal deficit as identified in the Public Facilities Financing Plan/Fiscal Impact Analysis. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. 3 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-001, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-1 (OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT [OTAY RANCH - SPA ONE, VILLAGES 1 & 5]), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-1 (OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT [OTAY RANCH - SPA ONE, VILLAGES 1 & 5]) AND DETERMINING THAT SUCH TERRITORY IS ADDED TO AND PART OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-002, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 97~2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), AND IMPROVEMENT AREA "A" THERETO AND DETERMINING THAT SUCH TERRITORY IS ADDED TO AND PART OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND IMPROVEMENT AREA Page 3 - Council Minutes 01/09/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) On December 12, 2000, Council held a public heating regarding the proposed annexations to CFD 97-1 and CFD 97-2, and authorized the submittal of the levy of special taxes to the qualified electors of the territory proposed for annexation. At the public hearing, no public testimony was received by Council. On December 19, 2000, the qualified property owners held the election and voted on the annexations into the aforementioned districts. The outcome of the election was that 100% of the qualified voting property owners have agreed to the annexation proceedings and have signed the appropriate ballots. Adoption of the resolutions will consummate the public review process for the annexation of certain parcels into CFD 97-1 and CFD 97-2. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING $11,500 FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. DR136, STORM DRAIN FILTERS, TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. DR130, STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT AT HILLTOP DRIVE AND SDG&E EASEMENT On August 11, 1998, Council awarded the contract for storm drain replacement on Hilltop Drive at the SDG&E easement to Shoreline Construction. Construction was completed in late 1998. The total budget for the project was $47,500, and the actual cost of the project was $57,856.14 through November 16, 2000. The transfer of $11,500 from DR136 to DR130 will cover all costs associated with the design, construction and inspection of the project, as well as remaining administrative staff costs pertaining to closing the project. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-004, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK REHABILITATION ON MONSERATE AVENUE AND ELM AVENUE IN CHULAVISTA (PROJECT STL-259) TO JIMENEZ, INC., DBA MJC CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,895.27 On November 29, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for sidewalk rehabilitation at Monserate Avenue and Elm Avenue (project STL-259). The work to be done consists of the removal and replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways displaced due to tree roots and settlement and the installation of pedestrian ranaps. The project is located on Monserate Avenue between East "L" Street and East Naples Street and on Elm Avenue between "J' Street and Kearney Street. The pedestrian ramps will be installed at the intersections of Inkopah Avenue/Monserate Avenue and Kearney Street/Elm Avenue. The work als0 includes all labor, material, equipment, transportation, protection and restoration of existing improvements, traffic control, and all appurtenances and other work necessary for completion of the project. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Minutes 01/09/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-005, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO PERRY ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS ALONG BROADWAY BETWEEN "C" STREET AND "E" STREET IN CHULA VISTA (PROJECT TF288) On November 22, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids from five electrical contractors for the installation of streetlights along Broadway between "C" Street and "E" Street (project TF288). A low bid of $65,400.00 was received from Perry Electric, Inc. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-006, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $35,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR REPLACING OUTDATED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) During the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget process, staff proposed creating a Technology Replacement Fund for the purpose of accumulating funds each year to replace various computer equipment, including microcomputers, printers, and the City's UNIX minicomputer. Having defined the initial replacement schedule and identified a source of funds for an adequate reserve that Council approved at the meeting of 11/14/00, staff is now seeking approval to appropriate a portion of the funds to replace 25 computers this fiscal year. (Director of Management and Information Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-007, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A TWO-YEAR PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO BAKER & TAYLOR, WITH SIX ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, FOR PURCHASE OF LIBRARY BOOKS AND AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS On October 20, 2000 the City's Purchasing Agent issued specifications to select a primary and possibly secondary supplier of library books and audio-visual materials for a contracted two-year period, ending January 2003. Five vendors, representing major book suppliers in the public library and educational marketplace, responded. After evaluating the responses, it is recommended that the bid be awarded to Baker & Taylor and that the City enter into a two-year agreement with that vendor, with six one-year renewal options. (Deputy City Manager Palmer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 5 - Council Minutes 01/09/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-008, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH OFFICE PAVILION AND CORPORATE EXPRESS TO PROVIDE OFFICE FURNITURE ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS FROM JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW THE AGREEMENTS FOR FIVE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS Specifications for office furniture have been developed and bid on the open market. The intent of the bid process is to standardize City office furniture requirements and commit to qualified suppliers over an extended period of time for favorable terms and pricing. (Deputy City Manager Powell) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. With reference to Item #8, Mayor Horton asked whether the contract would be let to reduce costs and if staff had ever considered a joint contract with the City or County of San Diego. Deputy City Manager Palmer stated that the City had previously had a contract with the City of San Diego, but the proposed contract contains special provisions geared to Chula Vista and excellent competitive prices. With regard to Item #5, Councilmember Rindone asked why the contract contingency of 35.5% was being recommended, since it seemed unusually high. Staff responded that, due to the nature of the contract, the City wanted to make certain that all monies would be expended and were therefore assigned as contingencies. Displaced sidewalks exist throughout the City, and low bids received provide a method to maximize the amount of money and avoid carrying funds over from one year to another to establish a new contract. Councilmember Rindone asked that staff include such explanations in future, similar agenda reports. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and the minutes as amended, and she offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced that workshops have been scheduled on January 18th at 4:00 p.m. to discuss stop signs, and on January 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, regarding the budget. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. Page 6 - Council Minutes 01/09/01 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 13. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 · City Negotiator: City Manager · Employee organizations: International Association of Fire~ghters ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel. ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and thence to an Adjoumed Regular Meeting on Thursday January 18, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 7 - Council Minutes 01/09/01