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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/03/27 M1NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 27, 2001 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, Califomia. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Salas and Mayor Horton ABSENT: Councilmembers: Councilmember Rindone ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and Deputy City Clerk Norris PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · OATHS OF OFFICE: BRYAN DENNIS EHM AND EDWARD NAGORSKI - BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS Deputy City Clerk Bennett administered the oaths of office to Board of Appeals and Advisors Members Bryan Dennis Ehm and Edward Nagorski, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented them with their certificates of appointment. · PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BUSINESS RECYCLING AWARD TO THE FOLLOWING CHULA VISTA BUSINESSES: TEAM WHOLESALE, CHILI'S GRILL AND BAR, GARDEN FARMS, A/VI/PM VISTA MARKET, AND NYPRO Recycling Ranger Medrano and Solid Waste Specialist Hice informed Council that awardees were businesses that had achieved their goal of meeting the state mandate for recycling and that led by example, demonstrating their commitment to source reduction and re-useable recycling. Mayor Horton explained that a partnership between City staff and Pacific Waste Services had resulted in the establishment of a community recycling program comprised of approximately 471 businesses. She stated that the awards being presented were to recognize five different businesses that had made exceptional efforts to meet the state-mandated recycling goals. She then Horton announced the recipients from each of the five categories, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented them with recycling awards. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 7) 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 March 20, 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. Memorandum from Councilmember Jerry Rindone requesting that his absence at this meeting be excused. Staff recommendation: The absence be excused. C. Letter of resignation from Francisco Gonzales, member of the Board of Ethics. Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret, and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. D. Letter from Donald Whitacre, President of the Mother Goose Parade, requesting a - contribution of $2,000.00 to assist with parade costs and inviting the City to participate in the Mother Goose Parade city float competition. Staff recommendation: The request be denied. Chula Vista has its own major parade, the Star Light Yule Parade, one week following the Mother Goose Parade, and the City's resources are already conunitted to support this local event. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2830, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04, DEFINITIONS, AND CHAPTER 19.48, P-C PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE, OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (2ND READING AND ADOPTION) The application submitted by the EastLake Company and co-sponsored by the City proposes to amend the Municipal Code, Chapters 19.04 (Definitions) and 19.48 (P-C Planned Community Zone), in order to increase the allowable percentage of Community Purpose Facility (CPF) acreage that can be utilized for ball fields from 25% to 35%, and establish special findings to allow for-profit day care uses in the CPF land use districts, subject to a conditional use permit. This ordinance had its first reading on March 20, 2001. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. Page 2 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-073, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-03, EASTLAKE TRAILS NORTH, NEIGHBORHOODS TN-3 AND TN-7, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC STREETS AND EASEMENTS, ALL AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND ACKNOWLEDGING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST OF FIVE LETTERED LOTS FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES, ALL AS SHOWN ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-074, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 99-03, EASTLAKE TRAILS NORTH, NEIGHBORHOODS TN-3 AND TN-7, REQUIRING THE EASTLAKE COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 19447, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT On May 4, 1999, Council conditionally approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract No. 99-03, EastLake Trails. The Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Supplemental Subdivision Improvement Agreement for EastLake Trails North, neighborhoods TN-3 and TN-7 (total of 142 single-family residences) are being presented for Council consideration and approval. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 4 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-075, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL "B" MAP FOR OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE WEST, NEIGHBORHOOD R-49A, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 98- 06, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS, AND THE WALL EASEMENTS, ALL AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-076, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE "B" MAP SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE WEST, NEIGHBORHOOD R-49A, PORTION OF VILLAGE ONE WEST, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, REQUIRING DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 19572 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Page 3 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) -- 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. On October 24, 2000, Council approved four Final "B" Maps within Village One West. Adoption of the resolutions approves one additional Final "B" Map within Village One West. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-077, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PARKING LOT REPAIR AT PARKWAY GYM IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (PROJECT PR-233) On February 28, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the parking lot repair at Parkway Gym. The work to be done includes mobilization, excavation and grading, removal and disposal of existing improvements, installation of asphalt-concrete pavement, crushed aggregate base, rubberized emulsion aggregate slurry seal, curb modifications, cold planing, saw cutting, installation of Portland cement concrete (P.C.C.) curb outlet and P.C.C. swale, pavement striping, installation of 4" PVC conduit pipe, installation of root barrier, traffic control, protection and restoration of existing improvements. The work also includes all labor, material, equipment and transportation necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution and award the contract to Frank & Son Paving, Inc. of Chula Vista, in the amount of $48,024.09. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-078, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CRITERION PLANNERS/ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO EVALUATE TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENT LAND USE PLANNING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MEASURES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT, TO PREPARE A CUSTOMIZED COMPUTER MODEL AND RELATED REPORTS TO ANALYZE THREE PENDING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT In November 2000, Council adopted the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction Plan, which included implementing measures regarding transportation and energy efficient land use planning and building construction measures for new development. Staff is in the process of formulating related guidelines for the preparation and implementation of Air Quality Improvement Plans (AQIPs) required under the City's growth management ordinance. This effort involves the development of a computer model for analyzing the relative effectiveness and costs of applying various design and energy conservation features in three pending development projects, and preparation of the required AQIPs for those projects. Specialized consultant services are needed to accomplish these tasks. (Director of Planning and Building) _ Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-079, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION'S 2001 BUDGET AND DEFERRING THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST FOR STAFF SERVICES, TOWN MANAGER AND PROMOTION ASSISTANCE FOR CONSIDERATION WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET SESSION In accordance with the Municipal Code, the Chula Vista Downtown Business Association (DBA) is required to submit an annual budget in March for Council approval. The DBA's budget is funded by a special assessment applied to each business located within the District's boundary and any income the District earns from promotional activities and other contributing sources. This year's budget will continue to support enhanced marketing and special events, including the Cinco de Mayo and Lemon Festivals, Starlight Yule Parade, Thursday a~emoon Farmer's Market, Wednesday Classic Cars events, and Taste of Downtown. (Director of Community Development) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carded 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mary Price, 657 Sea Vale Street #1, representing Chula Vista Transit, expressed concern that increased bids for contract services might impede salary increases for Chula Vista Transit bus drivers. She explained that most of the drivers had been employed by the company for at least five years, yet earned an hourly wage of $8.50, which was not adequate to support the increases in electrical costs and rents. Ms. Price asked Council to provide Transit employees with an improved wage package. Mayor Horton asked staff to contact Ms. Price regarding the matter. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR TWO "MONOPINE" ANTENNA STRUCTURES WITH EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES AT 88 L STREET Sprint, Cingular (formerly PacBell), and Verizon (formerly AirTouch) have requested permission to install, operate, and maintain an unmanned cellular cornrnunication facility at the San Diego Country Club service yard. The permit would allow for two antenna arrays on each of two "monopines" (faux pine trees), so that a future fourth carrier can be installed per specifications of the conditions. A 30-foot by 53-foot equipment compound area would be installed between the two "monopines". A conceptual landscape plan includes trees, shrubs, and planting material to surround the equipment area and to screen views of the entire golf course service yard along the north side of Naples Street. (Director of Planning and Building) Page 5 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Associate Planner Phelps explained the location of the proposed monopines and described the landscaping that would surround and screen the equipment area. Mayor Horton asked whether the implementation of the proposed site would assist in eliminating call drop-off areas when using cell phones. Associate Planner Phelps replied that the area presently experiences high drop-offs but that the proposed area would service a significant region, and the existing stealth locations along Hilltop Drive would assist with the coordination of the proposed location. Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. Billie Bull, 1117 Vista Way, expressed concern regarding potential health issues resulting from the electrical output of the proposed antennas and the project's effects on residents and children in the area. Mark Puczko, 7747 Opportunity Road, representing Verizon Wireless, spoke in support of the project and pointed out that it would provide enhanced landscaping to the area. Mayor Horton asked what range of coverage the facility would have. Mr. Puczko replied that the range was related to topography, and he estimated a coverage area of approximately one mile. Mayor Hotton questioned whether there would be any harmful radio frequency emissions from the communications facility. Mr. Puczko stated that the power output emissions were very low on this type of facility and that the operators of the facility would have to comply with the standards set forth by the Federal Communications Commission. He added that the location of the proposed facility would be set back at a distance from residential areas, which would provide further safety measures for residents and the environment. Councilmember Salas asked the lifespan of the monopine. Mr. Puczko stated that monopines would last approximately 10 to 15 years; he also pointed out that the monopines were protected against ultraviolet elements. Deputy Mayor Davis stated that she was pleased to see the three independent carriers working together, which could perhaps decrease the proliferation of this type of facility in Chula Vista. Robert Medina, 302 State Place, representing Cingular Wireless, explained that their facility would encompass the following streets: First, Second, Third, Fourth," L", Moss, Naples, and Hilltop. He stated that the proposed site would have the ability to track dropped phone calls in order to monitor and improve the service. Mike Sloop, 9665 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, representing Sprint, stated that additional landscaping would be added around the entire maintenance area to enhance the overall aesthetics. He explained that Spfint's coverage area would be approximately 1.5 miles and cover areas west and south, which had the greatest potential for dropped calls. Mr. Sloop added that the proposed site would serve the required coverage area without getting too close to the residential areas. Page 6 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Padilia offered Resolution No. 2001-080, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-080, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC 00-27-47-53, FOR SPRINT, CINGULAR, AND VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT AN UNMANNED CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 88 L STREET The motion carded 4-0. ACTION ITEMS 9 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT ON THE COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE AUDIT, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PUBLIC INFORMATION BUDGET TO ADD 1.0 FULL- TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST, 1.0 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT II, AND 0.5 FTE WEB MASTER, AND FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT; AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND $32,250 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND In 2000, the City commissioned an audit of its internal and external communications. A steering committee, comprised of executive and senior managers, reviewed the consultant's findings, and, as a result, recommends the expansion of the City's communication program through a variety of strategies. (Deputy City Manager Palmer) Deputy City Manager Palmer presented the recommendations and proposed strategies for enhancements resulting from the communications audit. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to accept the report on the communications audit and offered Resolution No. 2001-081, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-081, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PUBLIC INFORMATION BUDGET TO ADD 1.0 FULL- TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST, 1.0 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT II, AND 0.5 FTE WEB MASTER, AND FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT; AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND $32,250 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED) The motion carried 4-0. Page 7 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) -- 10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE TEAM POLICING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ADD SIX OFFICERS AND ONE LIEUTENANT FOR TEAM POLICING, TRAINING, AND TO IMPROVE RESPONSE TIMES IN THE EAST; ACCEPTING THE COPS UNIVERSAL HIRE PROGRAM GRANT TO PARTIALLY FUND THE ADDITIONAL OFFICERS OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD; APPROPRIATING $21,614 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 POLICE BUDGET TO ADD ONE LIEUTENANT AND SIX OFFICERS; APPROPRIATING REVENUES FROM STATE COPS '01 IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,092 FOR SALARIES, BENEFITS, TRAINING, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND $36,192 FOR A VEHICLE FROM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES Traditionally, the Police Department has used a nationally recognized patrol staffing formula based on call-for-service workload and officer-initiated activity to determine an appropriate patrol staffing level. The study has identified the need for additional officers based on workload, and factoring the following new components implementing team policing, enhancing training and improving response times in the east. In addition, the Patrol Staffing Committee is also recommending the addition of a Lieutenant to implement team policing. Staff is proposing that the cost of the officers be paid from acceptance of the 2000 Universal Hire Program Grant. The related services and supplies and equipment are proposed to be paid from LLEBG and State COPS '01. A vehicle for Patrol is proposed to be paid from development impact fees. (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. " Police Chief Emerson gave a presentation which examined Patrol staffing and whether the Police Department was adequately staffed to provide responsive services for the rapid growth of the community. The key components included: team policing; enhanced training; improved response times; and advanced hires. Chief Emerson also added that the City's Growth Management Oversight Committee (GMOC) was in support of the proposed resolution. Administrative Services Manager Quilantan spoke regarding the proposed funding for additional patrol staffing and stated that a portion of the funds would be provided from three grant funding sources, thereby reducing the net cost to the general fund. Councilmember Salas congratulated the committee for a job well done and stated that the plan was a good one that would bring policing to a standard of excellence. She believed that the in- service training would assist with reductions in time off and injuries. Ms. Salas suggested that a means of maintaining officers would be to provide advancement opportunities as a part of their training. Deputy Mayor Davis asked staff whether the Police Officers Association (POA) had approved the plan. Chief Emerson replied that the plan was approved by the POA and that three of the committee's members were POA members. Councilmember Padilla stated that by providing a balance of training levels between personnel in the field, better opportunities would arise for officers to learn new skills and increase the effectiveness of policing in Chula Vista. He complimented Chief Emerson and the committee _ for a job well done. Page 8 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) City Manager Rowlands recognized two of the committee members, Lieutenant Mike Becker and Sergeant Gary Ficacci, whom he believed were the driving forces behind the staffing report. ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2001-082, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-082, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE TEAM POLICING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ADD SIX OFFICERS AND ONE LIEUTENANT FOR TEAM POLICING, TRAINING, AND TO IMPROVE RESPONSE TIMES IN THE EAST; ACCEPTING THE COPS UNIVERSAL HIRE PROGRAM GRANT TO PARTIALLY FUND THE ADDITIONAL OFFICERS OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD; APPROPRIATING $21,614 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 POLICE BUDGET TO ADD ONE LIEUTENANT AND SIX OFFICERS; APPROPRIATING REVENUES FROM STATE COPS '01 IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,092 FOR SALARIES, BENEFITS, TRAINING, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND $36,192 FOR A VEHICLE FROM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 1 I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced the following scheduled workshops to be conducted in the Council Conference Room, at 4:00 p.m: April 17, 2001 - Energy April 26, 2001 - SR-125 May 10, 2001 - GMOC report to Council 12. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Horton reported that the SANDAG Board had voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to express its concerns regarding the energy crisis and the proposed purchase of the grid system. The members believed that there was not enough information available to know whether or not the plan would be good for the state and what its financial impact would be. In addition, the Board also voted to request individual agencies to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Padilla expressed concern regarding the language of the proposed resolution and suggested that it might be more beneficial for municipalities and SANDAG to request further information instead of passing resolutions which appeared to oppose the current program. Mayor Horton responded that the resolution wording before Council was toned down from the version that was unanimously approved by the SANDAG Board, and she felt its adoption was necessary in order for the Governor to listen to the local agencies. She requested staffs response to Councilmember Padilla's concern regarding the wording of the City's proposed resolution. Page 9 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Special Operations Manager Meacham stated that staff's position was that proper upgrading and operation of the transmission system was critical to Chula Vista's ability to provide reliable power and that, ultimately, the reliability, operation, and improvement of the system as originally contemplated by the CPUC was critical. Assistant City Attorney Googins stated that the resolution approved by SANDAG was more sternly worded than that of the resolution before Council and that the City had tried to be more temperate in its approach by removing rhetoric regarding State actions and conduct, which may have distracted from the point. Deputy Mayor Davis supported the proposed resolution, recognizing the need for the City to call attention to the issue. Councilmember Salas expressed concern that Council had no specifics regarding the condition of the transmission lines or any future liabilities which might be imposed on the state or local agencies. She believed it was important to obtain more facts. Mayor Horton stated that the City should understand the plan before the state moves forward and that she believed the resolution as presented was acceptable. ACTION: Mayor Horton then offered Resolution No. 2001-084, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-084, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OBJECTING TO THE STATE'S CURRENT PROPOSAL TO BUY TRANSMISSION LINES OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, AND SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC UNTIL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE CAN BE OBTAINED AND ANALYZED The motion carried 4-0. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Salas commented on the testimony by Ms. Price regarding livable wages, stating that several other cities had adopted livable wage standards. She explained that if higher wages were approved for Transit employees, then Transit would have to submit a higher bid and risk losing the contract. She recommended that Council explore ways to implement a livable wage standard for Chula Vista and asked that the matter be referred to staff for consideration. Councilmember Padilla reported that he had met with Mr. Steve Alcove, President of the Transit union, some months ago regarding the budgetary impacts that affect the ability for Metro Transit to negotiate wage levels for Chula Vista Transit employees. At that time, Mr. Alcove stated that information would be distributed to Council and staff in order to determine a possible course of action. Mr. Padilla requested an update from staff on the information. Page 10 - Council Minutes 03/27/01 CLOSED SESSION 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) · One Case This item was not discussed. 15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) · Cowan v. City of Chula Vista (USDC 99CV05165LAB) No action was taken. · Tuchscher Development, Inc. v. Lennar (GIC 758620) ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel. ADJOURNMENT At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 3, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lorraine Bennett, Deputy City Clerk Page 11 - Council Minutes 03/27/01