HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/04/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 24, 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, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilia, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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
· PRESENTATION OF A GIFT TO COUNCIL BY ARTIST JENNIFER HODGE,
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER RiNDONE
Councilmember Rindone introduced Jennifer Hodge and her mother, Sandy Hodge,
Councilmember Rindone's aide, and Jennifer presented Council with a caricature portrait of the
Mayor and Councilmembers.
· PRESENTATION BY HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. REGARDING THE
CORPORATION YARD CONSTRUCTION
Dave Gardner, representing Highland Partnership Inc., provided a demonstration of the new
Corporation Yard web camera that can be viewed by the public to observe the daily progression
of the construction of the new facility.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 12)
Mayor Horton noted that Consent Calendar Item #7 would be considered separately at the
request of Councilmember Rindone.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 3 and April 10, 2001.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memorandum from the Assistant to the Mayor and Council advising of the verbal
resignation of Mr. David Ruch from the Town Centre Project Area Committee.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post the vacancy in conformance with Maddy Act
requirements.
B. Letter of resignation from Donna Daum, member of the Commission on Aging.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately in accordance with the Maddy Act.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2833, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT CREEK RANCH
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICTS REGULATIONS TO CHANGE THE LAND-
USE DESIGNATION OF A SEVEN-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD, BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY AND
DUNCAN RANCH ROAD, FROM LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
COMMUNITY PURPOSE FACILITY AND PARK; AND THE LAND-USE
DESIGNATION OF A THREE-ACRE PARCEL ADJACENT TO THE NORTH FROM
COMMUNITY PURPOSE FACILITY TO PARK (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
The applicant, Pacific Bay Homes, has submitted an application to amend the Salt Creek
Ranch (Rolling Hills Ranch) General Development Plan, Sectional Planning Area Plan,
and Planned Community District Regulations in order to change the land-use designation
of a seven-acre parcel located on the south side of Proctor Valley Road, between Hunte
Parkway and Duncan Ranch Road, at the southerly boundary of Rolling Hills Ranch,
Neighborhood 8, from Low-Density Residential to Community Purpose Facility (CPF)
and Park; and the land-use designation of a three-acre parcel adjacent to the north from
CPF to Park. The ordinance had its first reading on April 10, 2001. (Director of Planning
and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-106, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FORM OF A TWO-PARTY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND VARIOUS
CONSULTANTS FOR ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK
SERVICES; AMENDING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING
$75,000 AND $25,000 RESPECTIVELY, BASED ON UNANTICIPATED REVENUES
FROM DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 10, 2001)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The subject agreements will provide the City with the ability to respond to the ongoing
plan check work while maintaining a delicate balance between the quality of review,
overall project processing time, and permanent staffing level. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO, 2001-107, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM PROJECT, TRAFFIC SIGNAL iNSTALLATION AT MAIN STREET
AND MAXWELL ROAD (TF-292) AND TRANSFERRING EXISTiNG
APPROPRIATIONS OF $125,000 FROM THE CHULA VISTA CORPORATION
YARD PROJECT (GG-131) TO THE NEW PROJECT THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED) (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 10, 2001)
On September 15, 1998, Council approved an agreement with SDG&E to purchase its
property located at 1800 Maxwell Road for the purpose of constructing the City's new
Corporation Yard. City staff determined that it would be necessary to install a traffic
signal at the intersection of Main Street and Maxwell Road in conjunction with the
corporation yard project in order to assign the proper right-of-way and maintain safety.
Adoption of the resolution allows for the timely installation of the traffic signal.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO, 2001-108, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC AND
COMMUNICATION EASEMENTS TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC
(SDG&E) TO ERECT, CONSTRUCT, CHANGE THE SIZE OF, IMPROVE,
RECONSTRUCT, RELOCATE, REPAIR, AND/OR MAINTAIN SDG&E FACILITIES
AND APPURTENANCES ACROSS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: LOT 'A' OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 90-07
SUNBOW, PHASE 1B, UNITS 3, 4 AND 16, ACCORDiNG TO MAP NO. 13917; LOT
'C' OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 90-07 SUNBOW, PHASE 1C, UNITS 5, 6, 13, 14,
AND 15, ACCORDiNG TO MAP NO. 13917; LOT 'K' OF CHULA VISTA TRACT
NO. 90-07 SUNBOW, PHASE 2B, UNITS 7 AND 11, ACCORDiNG TO MAP NO.
14077; LOT 'V' OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 80-15, ACCORDING TO MAP NO.
10051, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE EASEMENTS
SDG&E proposes to construct underground electrical and communication facilities and
appurtenances within City-owned property and has requested three easements along
Olympic Parkway and one easement on East 'H' Street. Easements for the installation,
operation, maintenance, replacement and repairs of electrical facilities, together with the
fight of ingress thereto and egress therefrom over said easement. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-110, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY, PUBLIC
LIBRARY FOUNDATION FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC
LIBRARY, APPROPRIATING THE UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Library has requested that additional unanticipated Public Library funds be
appropriated to the Library budget to support the Civic Center Library's 251h
Anniversary Celebration, an internal management reorganization, and to provide
informational and fundraising brochures. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-111, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM ANNUAL PLAN TO
REPROGRAM $300,000 IN BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE GATEWAY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO
THE COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
On June 13, 2000, Council authorized submittal of the CDBG and HOME 2000/2001
Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Incorporated within the Plan was funding for the Gateway capital improvement project.
Staff is recommending reprogramming the CDBG funds to another eligible use.
(Director of Community Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I12, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REALLOCATING $124,427 IN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM VARIOUS PROJECTS
TO THE PARKWAY POOL RENOVATION PROJECT AND RETURNING $124,427
IN PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT (PAD) FUNDS FROM THE
PARKWAY POOL PROJECT TO FUND BALANCE
The Parkway Pool Renovation Project (PR223) is currently underway and is funded by
CDBG funds, PAD funds, residential construction tax ftmds, and state grant funds. There
are CDBG funds remaining in a number of non-capital improvement program projects
that can be reallocated to this project, thereby freeing up needed PAD funds for other
park projects. In addition, City staffs goal is to spend CDBG funds in a timely manner
and to spend those funds first, wherever appropriate, prior to using other City funds.
(Assistant City Manager Morris/Director of Parks and Recreation/Director of Community
Development)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
11 A. REPORT ON STAFFING AND CONSULTANT RESOURCES NEEDED TO CARRY OUT EXISTING PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT WORK PROGRAM
AND EXPANDED WORK PROGRAM
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-113, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET OF
THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO ADD AN
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER POSITION, APPROPRIATING $32,250
IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THIS POSITION, ADDING A TEMPORARY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES, FOR WHICH $6,458 IS FROM THE AVAILABLE
FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND, AND $4,500 IS FROM THE
AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-114, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, RBF CONSULTING AND BELLA
LAGO, LLC FOR VARIOUS CONSLILTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE
PREPARATION OF THE REZONING AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL
WORK FOR BELLA LAGO DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-115, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, RBF CONSULTING AND MCMILLIN
OTAY RANCH, LLC, APPLICANT, FOR VARIOUS CONSULTING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE PROCESSING OF ENTITLEMENTS FOR THE OTAY RANCH,
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL PORTION OF PLANNING AREA 12, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Staff is recommending the inclusion of two additional projects to the current fiscal year
work program (Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial and Bella Lago Developments). In
order to process the additional projects, as well as complete the existing work program in
a timely fashion, additional resources are needed this fiscal year. (Director of Planning
and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and adopt the resolutions.
12. RESOLUTION NO, 2001-116, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET TO
ADD ONE FULL-TIME-EQUIVALENT (FTE) LEGAL ASSISTANT, ONE FTE
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY, AND RECLASSIFY ONE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
II POSITION TO ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
In Fiscal Year 1997/1998, the structure of the City Attomey's office was changed to
support a full-time, in-house litigation program. As a result, the City Attorney's office
has not only been able to defend the City in civil litigation at a reduced expense, it has
also been able to obtain significant civil judgments or settlements in such matters as
construction defect litigation and the removal of environmentally hazardous materials. In
response to an anticipated increase in civil litigation cases and to the increasing demands
for legal services from an expanding City workforce, an increase in the staffing level of
the City Attomey's office is recommended. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items #1 through #6 and Items #8 through #12, headings read, texts
waived. The motion carded 5-0.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-109, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $280,392 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF
VARIOUS OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS'
RESERVES TO CORRECT DISCREPANCIES IN THE MAINTENANCE
ACCOUNTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) --
In preparation of the new two-year budgets for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 and Fiscal Year
2002/2003, staff discovered that baseline budget amounts approved by Council for
various expenditure accounts for Open Space and Community Facilities Districts were
incorrect. Adjustments are now needed to reflect anticipated expenditures required to
maintain the landscaping within these special districts. (Director of Public Works)
Councilmember Rindone requested clarification regarding errors in the adopted budget figures
that affected 37 of the 44 open space districts. Deputy City Manager Powell explained that, with
the implementation of a new budget system last year, the Finance Department had a certain
deadline for budget amendments to be submitted for Council approval. Without the Finance
Department's knowledge, staff in the department that administers the open space districts
modified certain accounts within the budget system after the deadline, which resulted in an
adopted resolution that included the erroneous figures. Councilmember Rindone asked whether
ratepayers would be affected by the adjusted accounts. Deputy City Manager Powell replied that
ratepayers would not be affected in any way, since the adopted assessments were accurate, and it
was only the budgeted figures that required adjustment.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2001-109, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Virgil Pina, 654 Sea Vale Street, spoke regarding his Community Rights Enhancement Plan, the
focus and goal of which is to improve equal opportunity within the community by way of a bi-
annual public report by the City on topics such as records on minority contract awards; the hiring
of minority employees; and statistical information on police traffic stops of minorities. The plan
also includes the establishment of an independent civilian review board to monitor police
practices.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SUNBOW II
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, THE OTAY RANCH, SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA ONE PLAN AND PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS, AND A REVISED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
VILLAGE ONE WEST OF THE OTAY RANCH
The Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the Otay Ranch SPA One Plan and
Sunbow II SPA Plan to adjust the boundary between the two master planned
communities and to subdivide the south portion of Village One West in Otay Ranch into
523 lots on approximately 147.7 acres of land. (Director of Planning and Building)
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 Whipple presented the Otay Ranch revised Tentative Subdivison Map for
Village One West, illustrating the proposed amendments, which, he added, were consistent with
the Otay Ranch DDP policies.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing.
Chuck Cater, 350 West Ash Street, San Diego, representing the Otay Ranch Company, spoke in
support of staff recommendations.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution Nos. 2001-117, 2001-118, and 2001-
119 and Ordinance No. 2834 on first reading, headings read, texts waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-117, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SUNBOW II SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN TO ADJUST THE
EASTERLY SUNBOW II SPA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT WITH THE
OTAY RANCH SPA ONE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-118, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OTAY RANCH, SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN
MODIFYING NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARIES IN VILLAGE ONE WEST
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2834, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED OTAY RANCH,
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO MODIFY THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP
FOR VILLAGE ONE WEST
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-119, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REVISED TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR VILLAGE ONE WEST OF THE OTAY RANCH,
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA ONE PLAN, CHULA VISTA TRACT 98-
06A, AND MAKING THE NECESSARY FINDINGS
The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
14. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS FOR UP TO
20% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT
On March 28, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the Fiscal Year
2000/2001 pavement rehabilitation program (Project STL-267). The work to be done
includes removal and repaying of selected street areas, cold milling, conventional asphalt
concrete pavement overlay, hot-poured crack sealing, emulsion aggregate slurry seal,
rubberized emulsion aggregate slurry seal, pavement reinforcing fabric, chip seal,
installation of pedestrian ramps, replacement of traffic signal loop detectors, traffic
control, pavement striping and marking, protection and restoration of existing
improvements, other miscellaneous items of work, and all labor, material, equipment, and
transportation necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works)
Director of Public Works Lippitt stated that the overlay project was being administered
according to two lists, A and B, with commencement of the A-list project first. For purposes of
this program only, Mr. Lippitt asked Council to amend the existing change order policy to
specify that single change orders that exceed $50,000 require approval by both the City Manager
and Director of Public Works and subsequent ratification by the Council.
Councilmember Salas stated that she was familiar with a product that integrates rubber into the
aggregate, and she asked staff, for future projects, to explore whether there is a better product for
City streets that would not only extend the life of the streets but also utilize rubber tires, thereby
relieving the waste stream.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Mayor Horton asked about timeflames for E Street and Main Street improvements. Mr. Lippitt
responded that he expected Main Street o be completed in March or April 2002 and that E Street
would be part of the overlay project. Mayor Horton also asked about the estimated timeflame
for the East H Street project. Mr. Lippitt responded that no specific date had been set, although
it was anticipated to commence during the summer of 2001.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis moved to approve the conditions proposed by staff to be
placed on the authority to increase the contract by up to 20% and offered
Resolution No. 2001-120, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-120, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROGRAM (PROJECT STL-267), AND AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION
CHANGE ORDERS FOR LIP TO 20% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT
The motion carried 5-0.
15. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT FOLLOWING UP ON THE
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON THE STATE ENERGY CRISIS, AND
REQUESTING COUNCIL DIRECTION TO ESTABLISH A CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENERGY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN
In light of the state's energy crisis, Council held an energy workshop on April 17, 2001.
The workshop included reports from the City's energy management consultant, MRW
and Associates, and City staff. MRW presented its report with broad-based options and
recommendations the City of Chula Vista could pursue that may allow the City to gain a
measure of control over its demand and supply of energy, as well as the financial costs of
the City's energy use over time. Staff then provided specific action items and
recommendations to advance the MRW options. Council requested that the report be
brought back to the next meeting for specific direction. (Director of Community
Development)
Assistant Director of Community Development Haynes discussed the following six specific
actions for Council consideration and direction:
1. Monitor energy market and legal restrictions; be prepared to enter into an electrical
services contract with an energy services provider or power generator as allowed by law.
2. Pursue distributed generation and "district" generation opportunities for specific facilities
and technologies.
3. Partner with a third party to build and operate power generation facilities.
4. Develop an emissions offsets program based on mobile sources.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
5. Take initial steps to more specifically assess the costs and benefits of forming and
operating as a municipal utility to own and operate all or portions of the local distribution
system.
6. Become a municipal aggregator and acquire electricity at negotiated rates for City
facilities and participating residential/business customers.
Assistant City Attorney Googins stated that pending legislation exists that would allow the
County of San Diego to form a municipal utility district with LAFCO approval, but without a
public vote. He explained that the proposed composition of the district would include a nine-
member board to oversee district operations. The nine members would consist of two
supervisors, two City of San Diego members, three members from other cities, and two members
from the public at large. All cities in the region would be invited to participate.
Special Operations Manager Meacham announced that he had attended a national conference on
municipal utilities, which focused on a variety of options for municipal aggregation.
Councilmember Padilia emphasized the need to encourage communication and coordination with
other jurisdictions in the region and to proceed in the most cost-effective manner.
Deputy Mayor Davis stated that she did not favor the 9/80 work schedule option, since she --
believed that the City should remain open for the public during regular business hours. She
added that, should the 9/80 work schedule be implemented, it should only be in effect during the
summer. She expressed concerns that employees would come to work on off days to catch up on
work, thereby defeating the purpose of the schedule, which is energy conservation. Mr.
Meacham responded that the work schedule change would be dependent upon City staff
participation and added that the proposed work schedule would not reduce the number of public
service hours.
Councilmember Salas asked whether the County, in pursuing the formation of a municipal utility
district, was doing so on behalf of every jurisdiction in the County. Mr. Meachan responded that
it was his understanding that the only formal discussions to date were with the City of San
Diego, but added that the outline of the County's proposal suggests that a number of other
jurisdictions would be involved.
Mayor Horton spoke in support of staffs recommendation to look into forming a municipal
utility district.
Councilmember Rindone stated that the Council needed to provide leadership for the residents of
the comn~unity by seeking a resolution to the energy crisis.
Buz Schott, 8330 Century Park, San Diego, representing SDG&E, expressed support for the
Wyland legislation concept and stated that the biggest concern for SDG&E was action being -
offered in the staff proposal for a takeover of local distribution by the City.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis moved to accept the report as amended to make the 9/80
work schedule temporary for summer 2001; and to direct staff to retum with
formal resolutions adopting and implementing a City energy strategy and action
plan consistent with Council priorities. Councilmember Rindone seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
17. MAYOR' S REPORTS
Mayor Horton spoke regarding the recent Congregational Towers tragedy in Chula Vista and
described how heartwarming it was to see the community come together. She also expressed
thanks to the many volunteers and organizations from the City and throughout the Cotmty that
provided comfort and support to the residents evacuated from the building. Mayor Horton gave
special thanks to the quick action of the Chula Vista Police Department and stated that the
officers would be honored at the upcoming State of the City address on May 22, 2001, at the
Veterans home. She invited all the Congregational Towers residents to attend the event.
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas commended the Mayor for the leadership qualities she exhibited at the
Congregational Towers incident. She also invited the community to the second annual South
Bay Leadership Symposium to be held Saturday, April 28, 2001, at the Rancho Del Rey Middle
School, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the event is to encourage more community
involvement.
Deputy Mayor Davis commented on the Congregational Towers incident and said she had
observed the need to attract more Spanish-speaking volunteers to the CAST program. She
encouraged the community to become involved. In addition, she stated that she had recently
attended a reception to introduce the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Anthony Principi, and
she looked forward to mutually working towards establishing what is needed for the veterans of
the community.
Councilmember Rindone congratulated Mayor Horton on the exemplary leadership qualities she
displayed at the recent Congregational Towers incident. He also thanked the Chula Vista
Congregational Church Minister, Dr. Richard Freeman, for his assistance during the incident.
A. Councilmember Rindone: Referral to staff to have a full-time School Resource Officer
on each high school campus in Chula Vista.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone formally requested that staff look into providing a full-
time School Resource Officer on each high school campus in Chula Vista, and to
work on negotiations and a partnership with Sweetwater Union High School
District to ensure the timely implementation of the program.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS (Continued)
Councilmember Padilia commended Mayor Horton for assisting those displaced by the recent
Congregational Towers tragedy. He also supported the implementation of Resource Officers on
local school campuses.
CLOSED SESSION
19. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: The Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course on Bonita Road and seven
adjacent acres.
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista (Sid Morris, Chris Salomone), American Golf,
County of San Diego, C.W. Clark, Inc. (C.W. Clark), The Phair
Co. (Jeff Phair), Scott Robinson and Chris Bitterlin
Under Negotiation: Purchase price/lease rate and other terms and conditions for
possible disposition of City-owned property and/or lease buy-out
restructure.
No action was taken.
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
· Two cases
No action was taken.
21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
A. City of Chula Vista v. Clancy Constructors (SBSC)
B. City of Chula Vista v. Jerry Seeman (SBSC 5113)
No action was taken.
22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
· One case
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of May 1, 2001, at
4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorraine Bennett, Deputy City Clerk
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