HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/11/14 (2) M1NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 14, 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, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore,
Deputy City Clerk Norris
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATH OF OFFICE: LARRY PERONDI - PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Deputy City Clerk Bennett administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Perondi, and Deputy Mayor
Moot presented him with a Certificate of Appointment.
· PRESENTATION BY ROD DAVIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHULA
VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, UPON HIS RELOCATION TO THE EAST
COAST
Mayor Horton thanked Mr. Davis for being a strong advocate for the City and for his
participation in strengthening the goals of the community. Mr. Davis thanked Council for the
proclamation and key to the City. He also thanked Community Development Director
Salomone, Deputy City Manager Krempl, City Manager Rowlands, and City Attorney Kaheny
for their support during his service with the Chamber of Commerce. He asked Council to look at
two issues of concern. The first was that elected officials in the South Bay get involved with the
Port Commissioners to discuss funding for the South Bay community with events such as Harbor
Days and Arturo Bardos, since the Port has adopted a philosophy of reducing the amount of
funding to the South Bay. His second request was that Council continue to be vigilant on the
issue of Proposition 13 and local government control.
· PRESENTATION BY SANDAG REGARDING AIRPORT ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Mike Hicks, SANDAG Project Manager for Airport Economic Analysis and Port of San Diego,
gave a presentation on the Economic Analysis of Air Transportation in the San Diego region,
discussing the "opportunity cost" to San Diego's region and residents if the demand for future
transportation services is not met. He illustrated the relationship between cargo and passenger
activity and interviews with 18 high-tech San Diego-region businesses, all of which utilize air
transportation extensively. Mr. Hicks concluded that the San Diego region's economy is
becoming more dependent on its visitor and high-tech industries, and the industries depend
heavily on efficient air transportation.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued)
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE 2000 VETERAN OF THE
YEAR - JAMES "BOB" LIND
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented it to Mr. Lind.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO JOHN WILLETT FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN COORDINATION OF THE OTAY RIVER VALLEY
CLEAN-UP PROJECT; AND RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR
THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CLEAN-UP PROJECT: Pete Flores (Donovan
Prison), Charles Moore (Pacific Waste Services), Steve Miesen (Otay Land Fill), Bud
Chase (Allied Waste Industries), Frank Herrera-A (Chula Vista Planning Department),
Bill Ullrich (Chula Vista Public Works Department), Byron Wishnek (San Diego Open
Space Management), Sgt. Bill Frew (San Diego Police Department Street Team), Sgt.
Roxana Kennedy (Chula Vista Police Department), Kevin O'Neill (O'Neill
Construction), Gary McCall (Hanson Aggregate), Kyla Winters (The Alfa Project),
Wayne Dicky (Otay Valley Regional Park Committee), Michael Meatham (Chula Vista
Special Projects Manager)
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Moot presented it to Mr. Willett. Mr.
Willett thanked all those who contributed their valuable time to the project. He also thanked
Council for recognizing the efforts of all the individuals who participated in the clean-up project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 18)
1. APPROVAL OF M1NUTES OF OCTOBER 24 AND NOVEMBER 7, 2000
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COM1VIUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on November 7, 2000, there were
no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-407, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN INJURY ILLNESS PREVENTION
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
The City is required to maintain a written Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) under
the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Chapter 4, Subchapter 7, Section 3203. The
IIPP outlines the employee safety programs that the City has in place to help prevent
occupational injuries and illnesses. The adoption and support of the plan presented
satisfies this requirement. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-408, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION, ON A FULL-TIME,
PERMANENT BASIS OF THE POSITION OF RISK MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST/SAFETY AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET, THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
In March of 1999, based on a recommendation made in a staffing study conducted by the
City's Special Projects Manager, Council authorized the addition of a Risk Management
Specialist position in the Safety Program for an 18-month period, and an evaluation of
the position at the expiration of that period. The evaluation has been completed, and the
on-going need for the position has been established. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-409, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BY RECLASSIFYING ONE BUILDING PROJECT SUPERVISOR IN PUBLIC
WORKS/ENGINEERING TO SENIOR BUILDING PROJECT SUPERVISOR; ONE
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST POSITION IN MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION
SERVICES TO LEAD PROGRAMMER/ANALYST; AND THREE SENIOR
MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITIONS IN ADMINISTRATION TO PRINCIPAL
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
The addition of duties and changes in level or authority and/or responsibility to these
positions necessitates reclassification to the next level in the class series. These changes
are requested to continue to effectively meet the service demands on the City. (Director
of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-410, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT INTERNAL SERVICE FUND AND
APPROPRIATING $585,000 FROM UNANTICIPATED STATE SUBVENTION
REVENUE IN THE GENERAL FUND AS A TRANSFER TO THE NEW FUND TO
ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE RESERVE
During the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget process, staff proposed creafmg 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. Staff, having defined the initial replacemere schedule and identified a
source of funds for an adequate reserve, is now seeking approval to establish the fund.
(Director of Management and Information Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-411, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CENTER
STREET AND A PORTION OF CHURCH AVENUE FOR THE DOWNTOWN
FARMERS' MARKET ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS FOR A TWO-YEAR
PERIOD SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
On October 3, 1995, Council approved the closure of Center Street between Third
Avenue and Church Avenue on Thursday afternoons for the Downtown Farmers' Market.
The Market area was expanded on June 24, 1997 to include a portion of Church Avenue
in order to accommodate an increased number of farmers and add a section for craft
booths. The Farmers' Market has grown in popularity and again needs to expand. In
accordance with the adopted conditions of approval, Council must extend the street
closure before December 31, 2000. (Director of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-412, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AYRES LAND COMPANY AS
MANAGER OF ACI SUNBOW, LLC TO CONSTRUCT THE PORTIONS OF EAST
PALOMAR STREET IDENTIFIED AND 1NCLUDED IN SUNBOW II, PHASES IB,
1C AND 2A, AS WELL AS THE POGGI CANYON DETENTION BASIN INCLUDED
1N THE PHASE 1A CONTRACT, AND RECEIVE CREDIT AGAINST
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
The City has received letters dated March 3, 2000 and October 9, 2000 from Ayers Land
Company requesting authorization and Transportation Development Impact Fee credit for
construction of roadway facilities along East Paiomar Street from Medical Center Drive
to the easterly boundary of Sunbow II, Phases 1B, 1C and 2A, and for improvements
related to Olympic Parkway construction between Oleander Avenue and Brandywine
Avenue, including drainage basin improvements in Poggi Canyon and mitigation (general
biological, wetlands, CSS) for Phase 1A and 1B roads. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-413, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
The City of San Diego has approved a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Chula Vista
for the Otay 2nd Pipeline to be relocated within Olympic Parkway, Paseo Ranchero and
the City of San Diego water easement adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road, which is also
within publicly maintained open space. The agreement outlines each party's
responsibilities and obligations for that portion of Olympic Parkway, Paseo Ranthero and
the easement area that is being used jointly for public right-of-way, open space
maintenance, the conveyance of water, sewer and storm drainage. (Director of Public
Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-414, 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
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-415, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $200,000
FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORPORATION
YARD PROJECT
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. 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. On October 24, 2000,
the City Council passed Resolution 2000-386 approving the award associated with the
fourth set of bids. Approval of tonight's resolution will accept the lowest responsive bids
and award all the contracts as designated for award on Exhibit "A" covering the
remaining trade work associated with the construction of the Corporation Yard project.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-416, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE OLYMPIC PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, OLEANDER AVENUE TO
BRANDYWINE AVENUE (STM-344)
At 2:00 p.m. on November 1, 2000 in Conference Room 3, the Director of Public Works
received sealed bids for the "Olympic Parkway Street Improvements, Oleander Avenue
to Brandywine Avenue in the City of Chula Vista, CA (STM-344)" Project. The general
scope of the project involves the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk, the
reconstruction of the existing pavement and other work necessary to complete the project
from Oleander Avenue to Brandywine Avenue to meet the Olympic Parkway
construction to the east. (Director ofPublic Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-417, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A TEN-
FOOT PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT WITHIN A PORTION OF LOT "A" OF
MAP 13845, ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 643-350-10
B. RESOLUTIONNO. 2000-418, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A TEN-FOOT PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
EASEMENT WITHIN A PORTION OF LOT "A" OF MAP 13845, ASSESSORS
PARCEL NO. 643-350-10
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
A request has been received to vacate and relocate a ten-foot pedestrian access easement
within the property owned by The Otay Ranch Company. In accordance with Chapter 4,
Section 8333 of the State Streets and Highways Code, this type of vacation may be
performed summarily through adoption of resolutions ordering said summary vacation
and relocation of such easements. (Directorof Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-419, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MERKEL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
BIOLOGICAL MITIGATION MONITORING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR
TELEGRAPH CANYON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS OFF-SITE MITIGATION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The Army Corps of Engineers issued a nationwide permit for the Telegraph Canyon
Creek improvements project. In accordance with this permit, a Mitigation Plan was
prepared for the off-site mitigation requirement. The services of a qualified biological
monitor are necessary for the implementation of this plan as well as other conditions of
the permit. This report requests that the City Council approve the proposed contract with
Merkel and Associates, Inc. for $39,513.00 to provide consulting services as the
Environmental Monitor Specialist (biologist) to implement all of the conditions of the
Telegraph Canyon Creek environmental permits. (Director of Planning and Building,
Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-420, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AS
IMPRACTICAL, AND APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; MERKEL & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTANT; AND
PACIFIC BAY PROPERTIES, APPLICANT, FOR BIOLOGICAL MITIGATION
MONITORING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR ROLLING HILLS RANCH
(ALSO KNOWN AS SALT CREEK RANCH), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-421, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICAL, AND APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; MERKEL & ASSOCIATES,
CONSULTANT; AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH LLC, APPLICANT, FOR
BIOLOGICAL MITIGATION MONITORING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR
OTAY RANCH, SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA ONE PLAN (INCLUDING
VILLAGES ONE AND FIVE), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAD AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-422, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICAL AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA; MERKEL & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTANT; AND OTAY
PROJECT L.P., APPLICANT, FOR BIOLOGICAL MITIGATION MONITORING
SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR OTAY RANCH, SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA ONE PLAN (INCLUDING VILLAGES ONE, FIVE, AND ONE WEST), AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
In compliance with state law, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs were
adopted by Council for the Rolling Hills Ranch (AKA, Salt Creek Ranch) Sectional
Planning Area Plan and Otay Ranch, Sectional Planning Area One Plan (SPA One). SPA
One includes Villages One, Five, and One West. State law requires public agencies to
adopt such programs to ensure effective implementation of mitigation measures. This
report requests that the City Council approve the proposed contracts with Merkel &
Associates for a total of $44,372 annually to provide consulting services as the
Environmental Monitor Specialist (biologist) for Rolling Hills Ranch (AKA, Salt Creek
Ranch) and Otay Ranch, SPA One and to waive the formal bidding process. (Director of
Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
15 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-423, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICABLE, APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MNA
CONSULTING FOR LAND USE CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE
PROPOSED CITY OF CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION
PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING AN
ADDITIONAL $226,025 TO THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000424, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICABLE, APPROVING TIlE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND REMY, THOMAS
AND MOOSE, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA MULITPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN AND
IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $145,000 TO THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE
GENERAL FUND
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
I April 1999, MNA Consulting was retained by the City to draft a revised MSCP Subarea
Plan (Plan), assist in the drafting of the Implementing Agreement, and assist in
processing the Plan and Implementing Agreement through the public heating and wildlife
agencies' approval processes. In October 2000, Council adopted the Draft MSCP
Subarea Plan. There are a variety of tasks necessary to ensure smooth and timely
implementation of the Plan, and the City wishes to acquire incidental take authority for
Qulno checkerspot butterfly, a species not covered under the MSCP. City staff has
determined that the scope of work for completion of the City's MSCP Subarea Plan has
expanded, and additional tasks have been identified related to Plan implementation and
legal review. Staff recommends that the existing agreements with MNA Consulting and
Remy, Thomas and Moose, LLP (Remy Thomas) be amended to include the expanded
scope of work. The resulting fiscal impact of approving the MNA Consulting and Remy
Thomas contracts would be an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget to
appropriate $226,025 and $145,000, respectively, from the available fund balance of the
General Fund to the Department of Planning and Building. (Director of Planning and
Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-425, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER
TO SUBMIT A GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION WHALE TAIL COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM; AND
AUTHORIZING THE NATURE CENTER DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION IF A GRANT IS
AWARDED
The Chula Vista Nature Center has been invited to submit proposals to receive grant
funds from the California Coastal Commission pursuant to the Commission's 2000/2001
Whale Tall Grants Program funded through the sale of the Whale Tall Coastal Protection
License Plates. A resolution of the City Council authorizing the Nature Center's grant
proposal submittal and designating the agency's representative is a required element of
the submittal. (Nature Center Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-426, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, REJECTING LOWEST BID DUE TO
DISPARITIES IN BID PROPOSAL, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) REHABILITATION AT AUTUMN HILLS
UNIT 1 (DR-152) PROJECT TO FORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $278,000, APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE
FUND BALANCE IN THE SEWER FACILITIES REPLACEMENT FUND AS A
LOAN TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT DR-152, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
At 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed
bids for the corrugated metal pipe (CMP) rehabilitation at Autumn Hills Unit 1 (DR-152).
This project provides for the rehabilitation of two existing 42-inch corrugated metal
pipes. The 42-inch CMP lines are located within and adjacent to the Autumn Hills Unit 1
condominium property. The Autumn Hills Unit 1 condominium property is situated, in
general, between Malta Avenue and Maple Drive. The pipe lining method to be
employed by the successful low bidder for the project is Cured-ln-Place pipe liner. The
ork also includes all labor, material, equipment, transportation, protection and restoration,
and traffic control necessary for the completion of the project. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
18. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE MOU FOR TWO YEARS AND PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING $282,000 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND
The Police Officers' Association and City negotiators have met to discuss various
amendments to the Police Officers Association MOU, including extending the MOU
(currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2003) through June 30, 2005. (City Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
With reference to Item #7, a recommendation was made that staff explore other alternatives for
the location of the Farmers' Market and to consider the Parkway location as one suggestion.
Item No. 18 was removed from the Consent Calendar and tabled.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the Consent Calendar with Item #7 amended to
direct staff to explore alternatives to the current Farmers' Market location and
with Item #18 tabled, headings read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Johnson, 424 Stoneridge Court, Bonita, spoke against election campaign signs posted in
open space areas. He requested that the City look at implementing sign restrictions and
communicate the restrictions to candidates and their supporters, and suggested the levy of fmes if
necessary. Mayor Horton replied that the City does have an existing sign policy in place and the
difficulty of dally tracking of illegal postings.
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ACTION ITEMS
19. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION WAIVING GRADIN6
DEVIATION POLICY NO. 460-02, AND AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CITY OPEN SPACE PROPERTY TO
CERTAIN RESIDENTS WITHIN THE BONITA RIDGE ESTATES OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT NO. 4
The resident at 426 Camino Elevado, Mr. Juan Quintero, brought to the City's attention
that there exists a discrepancy in the legal lot boundary between his property and the
adjacent City-owned open space lot. After examination, staff detenulned that there are
likely several properties in the subdivision with rear yards encroaching into the adjacent
open space lot as result of a failure to process boundary adjustment documents by the
developer back in 1974. Mr. Quintero wishes to process a boundary adjustment
document that will correct the boundary discrepancy. Staff is recommending waiving
Council Policy 460-02, Grading Deviation Policy, for Mr. Quintero and the other
residents with similar boundary problems within the Bonita Ridge Estates Open Space
District No. 4 for a period of two years and allowing the residents to process boundary
adjustment plats in order to eliminate the discrepancy. (Director of Public Works)
Public Works Director Lippitt proposed to waive the Grading Deviation Policy for two years to
allow those property owners affected by the boundary discrepancies the choice to make
boundary adjustments and not encroach into the open space. He added that any changes to the
lot lines would require Council approval since the open space is City-owned property.
City Engineer Swanson stated that the developers had been forced to adjust the lot lines prior to
the sale of homes, but that never occurred. When the map was approved, the proposed map
showed that the lots were bigger than the subdivision maps filed.
Councilmember Salas asked whether property owners would be affected by their ability to add
onto the floor area ratio. City Engineer Swanson replied that, in most cases, the City would be
adding area to the legal lots.
Jim Johnson, 424 Stoneridge, stated that the condition needs to be rectified, and he hoped the
property owners would not have to withstand substantial costs. He asked staff how many lots
were involved and whether the present legal lot sizes were 10,000 square feet. City Engineer
Swanson replied that there were 13 lots affected in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Johnson stated
that he was in support of staffs recommendation.
Lloyd Harrison, 414 Camino Elevado, stated that his fence was built along the grading line. He
recommended that a single activity be implemented rather than obtaining individtml surveys and
that the adjustments be to where the lot line is graded.
Roy Hammond of Bonita Ridge hoped that the situation would be rectified simply and was in
support of not giving property away.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
City Engineer Swanson stated that notices were only being sent to owners of those properties
that had been identified. He also encouraged residents to contact staff if they felt their property
was affected.
Mayor Horton suggested that notices be mailed out in addition to the 13 properties identified,
prior to the two-year time limit.
Councilmember Davis encouraged staff to take responsibility by contacting all owners, including
out-of-town owners.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2000-427, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-427, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING GRADING DEVIATION POLICY
NO. 460-02, AND AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE TRANSFER OF CITY OPEN SPACE PROPERTY TO CERTAIN
RESIDENTS WITHIN THE BONITA RIDGE ESTATES OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT NO. 4
The motion carried 5-0.
20. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION
PLAN
The CO2 Reduction Plan was developed as a tool to reduce the effects of carbon dioxide
on the environment. The plan consists of 20 action measures of which 11 have been
successfully implemented since 1997. The remaining measures have been reviewed by
staff for future implementation. (Director of planning and Building)
Special Operations Manager Meacham mentioned some of the program's achievements, which
included the retrofitting of major City facilities, thereby reducing energy costs; retro~tting
portions of traffic signal lights; and the bus fleet conversion. He stated that staff would return on
a regular basis to keep Council and the public updated.
Deputy Mayor Moot stated that the Greenstar Energy Program had taken the longest to move
forward. He added that a consultant was hired a year ago and he would like to see what has
resulted tiom funds spent for the consultant. Assistant Planning Director Sandoval responded
that staff went through a year-and-a-half exercise to acquire consultants. He stated that the City
is working with SDG&E and other organizations to create a program that the City will be able to
implement.
Councilmember Davis acknowledged former Co2 Task Force Chair Susan Hemey, crediting her
for her hard work on the program.
Councilmember Salas requested that the synchrohization of traffic signals be checked in certain
areas to enable smooth traffic flow and eliminate unnecessary emissions.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot offered Resolution No. 2000-428, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-428 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CARBON DIOXIDE
REDUCTION PLAN (CO2 REDUCTION PLAN) AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDED
MEASURES WITHIN THE PLAN.
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
22. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
· One Case
ACTION: Insm~ctions were given to Counsel.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Hotton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2000,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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