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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2001/02/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 13, 2001 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, Rindone, Salas and Mayor Horton ABSENT: Councilmembers: Councilmember Padilla ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · OATH OF OFFICE: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - FRANK RUFF1NO City Clerk Bigelow administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Ruffino, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented him with a certificate of appointment. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 5) Councilmember Salas asked that Item #3 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. 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 February 6, 2001, there were no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed. B. Letter of resignation from Chris Bitterlin, member of the Economic Development Commission. Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-024, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK RAMPS ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY (PROJECT STL-268), AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO EARLIER PHASES OF THE PROJECT (STL-250 AND STL-265) On January 3, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the construction of sidewalk ramps on various streets in the City (project STL-268). The work to be done involves the removal of curbs, gutters and sidewalks and the construction of pedestrian ramps on various streets in the City. The work also includes all labor, material, equipment, transportation, protection of existing improvements and traffic control necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution awarding the contract to Jimenez Inc. (M.J.C.) in the amount of $25,250 and transferring $5,406 to STL-250 and $10,386.00 to STL-268. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-026, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAINTAINING THE EXISTING CITY INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES The City has an existing Investment Policy and Guidelines to insure the prudent management of idle cash. State law requires that the Investment Policy and Guidelines be adopted by resolution of the City Council on an annual basis, after being reviewed to ensure consistency with the overall objectives of preservation of principal, liquidity and yield, its relevance to current law, and financial and economic trends. (Deputy City Manager Powell) Staff recommendation: Cotmcil adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-027, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AS IMPRACTICAL, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH LITTON DATA, INC. FOR POLICE MOBILE DATA COMPUTER REPLACEMENTS, RELATED INSTALLATION, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE LICENSES AND APPROPRIATING $88,088 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT FUND (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department is in the process of upgrading and standardizing its vehicle fleet of aging mobile data computers (MDC's). Adoption of the resolution approves a sole source agreement with Litton Data, Inc. for the purchase of MDC's, the installation, hardware, and required software licenses to support radio operations for police, and appropriates the necessary funding. (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes 02/13/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items #1, #2, #4, and #5, headings read, texts waived. The motion canded 4-0. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-025, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE CREATION OF A BLUE RIBBON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE AND DIRECTING STAFF TO INVITE DESIGNATED COM1ViUNITY LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS TO BE MEMBERS THEREOF On September 26, 2000, Council approved an agreement with Economic Research Associates to assist staff in the preparation of a comprehensive Chula Vista Economic Development Strategy (EDS) and related Economic Development Element of the City's General Plan. The EDS will act as a basic blueprint for short- and long-range City development as it relates to ensuring a balanced, riseally strong community. Critical to the success of the EDS is the process itself; and stakeholder involvement is essential. (Director of Community Development) Councilmember Salas addressed the importance of ensuring that mistakes made in the Silicon Valley as a result of poor strategic planning were not duplicated in Chula Vista and that businesses be attracted that will create jobs appropriate for the community. Councilmember Rindone asked that Peter Watry and Marty Keithley be considered for membership on the Steering Committee. ACTION: Cotmcilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2001-025, heading read, text waived; and moved to include Messrs. Watry and Keithley as potential members of the Steering Committee; to direct staff to ensure that each category is represented; and, in the event an individual is unable to participate, to authorize staff to extend additional invitations to other executive level commtmity leaders as appropriate. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PCS 01-03, A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS TIVOLI VILLAS, CONSISTING OF A 7.8-ACRE LOT CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 117 RESIDENTIAL UNITS TO BE SOLD AS CONDOMINIUMS WITH THE LAND AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE HELD IN COMMON Page 3 - Council Minutes 02/13/01 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) The applicant, D.R. Horton San Diego Holding Co., Inc., submitted an application for a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide 7.8 acres into a single lot containing 117 condominium units. The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to allow the housing units to be sold as individual condominium units. The land will remain under common ownership with exclusive tights to use applicable fenced areas. The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that environmental review for this project was covered under the previous certified Final Environmental Impact Report 88-01, Sunbow General Development Plan Pre-Zone, and, therefore, no further action is necessary. (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. Project Planner Donn presented the proposed plans for Tivoli Villas. Councilmember Rindone asked why the proposed entrance was designed with only 80 feet for stacking and queuing vehicles, when the minimum requirement is normally 180 feet. Civil Engineer Serafini explained that the applicant asked to locate the gate 80 feet from the curb line of Medical Center Court, and the preliminary traffic study indicated that there would be sufficient stacking distance to support the waiver. Councilmember Rindone asked staff to review the traffic analysis to ensure that there would be no potential problems for the residents. Mayor Horton opened the public heating. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the hearing. Deputy Mayor Davis stated that she was happy to see the project come forward, and she commended staff for their efforts. Councilmember Salas stated that she was pleased to see the construction of multi-unit dwellings, since there is a lack of affordable housing in the community. ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution No. 2001-028, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-028 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE TENTATIVE SUBDiVISION MAP FOR TIVOLI VILLAS, CHULA VISTA TRACT 01-03, AND MAKING THE NECESSARY FINDiNGS The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced a Council workshop scheduled for March 1, 2001, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room. He stated that the items for discussion would be the energy consultant report and the Greenstar Energy Program. Page 4 - Council Minutes 02/13/01 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 8 MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of appointment of Ex-Officio member to the Housing Advisory Commission - Greg Alabado. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Gregory Alabado as Ex-Officio member of the Housing Advisory Commission. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone announced that Hilltop High School won the Countywide academic decathlon for the second time and also won the Japan Bowl for the second year. CLOSED SESSION 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) A. Sanchez - Serrano v. City of Chula Vista (SDSC GIC743890) ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel. 11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG iNITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C) · One Case ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 5 - Council Minutes 02/13/01