HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/05/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 1, 2001 4:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:06
p.m. ~n the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attomey Moore,
and City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH,
MARSHA MEAD, ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT III
Deputy City Manager Powell introduced the Employee of the Month, Marsha Mead, and Mayor
Horton presented her with a proclamation.
· PRESENTATION OF THE HOST CITY AWARD BY JACK BLAKELY,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHULA VISTA DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
Jack Blakely presented Council with a plaque on behalf of the California Downtown Association
and thanked Council for recently hosting the Association's annual conference in Chula Vista.
Mr. Blakely also reminded Council of the upcoming Mayor's Forum, to be held October 3-5,
2001, in Sacramento, stating that among the topics for discussion will be the revitalization of
downtown districts.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 6
THROUGH MAY 12, 2001 AS YOUTH WEEK TO HOPPY HOPK1NS, EXALTED
RULER OF THE CHULA VISTA ELKS #2011, AND GARRY HUMMEL, YOUTH
ACTIVITIES CI-IAIRMAN
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented it to the Chula Vista
Elks Exalted Ruler, Hoppy Hopkins, and the Youth Activities Chairman, Garry Hummel.
· PRESENTATION BY BUZZ SCHOTT, DIRECTOR - REGIONAL AND
GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
REGARDING ENERGY ISSUES
Mayor Horton announced that the above item was cancelled.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 7)
Mayor Horton noted that Consent Calendar Item #1B would be removed from 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 April 24, 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 Jeffrey Scott, member of the Human Relations
Commission.
Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda.
2. 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
The Otay Ranch Company 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. This ordinance had its first reading on April 24, 2001.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-121, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE-497 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-
INCH PRIVATE STORM DRAIN FORCE MAIN FOR THE ROLLING HILLS
RANCH SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN THE PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Pacific Bay Homes, owners of the Rolling Hills Ranch subdivision, also known as Salt
Creek Ranch, are proposing to construct a six-inch private storm drain force main within
the Proctor Valley Road fight-of-way. This portion of the Proctor Valley Road right-of-
way was granted and accepted for public street purposes on Map No. 14165. According
to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, any permanent structures built within the fight-
of-way or City easements, such as private storm drain systems, require Council approval,
utilizing the encroachment permit process. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-122, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE ANNUAL SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF
RECYCLING (DOR) FOR THE LITTER REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
ACTIVITY GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXECUTING THE GRANT
The Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Act requires California businesses that sell
beverage containers to collect a deposit. Consumers may obtain a refund on their deposit
at certified redemption centers throughout the State. Historically, the deposit fund has
carded a large annual surplus, and the Act now mandates that a portion of the funds be
used to provide annual payments to local governments for litter reduction and collection
programs that encourage recycling. The 2001/2002 allocation is approximately $50,000.
If the City does not accept the funds, those allocated to Chula Vista will retum to the
State deposit fund. (Special Operations Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-123, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY APPROPRIATING
$6,000 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CHULA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
THE CITY TO PROVIDE EXTENDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
Parks and Recreation currently provides after school programming at Chula Vista Middle
School. Due to the success of the program, the school requested that additional hours of
daily programming be provided by the department to be funded from a 21st Century grant
in the amount of $6,000. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-124, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WILDLAND STRIKE
TEAM EQUIPMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATING $30,000 TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM THE
AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The Chula Vista Fire Department is required to respond to wildland fires, both within the
City and throughout the State. The wildland fuce season usually runs from April 1st
through November 31 st. Depending on the time of year and terrain of the wildland fire,
firefighters can experience extreme temperature changes and very strenuous work
conditions. It is necessary to provide improved equipment, which will allow fire fighters
to be more productive during their work period and rest effectively when not actively
fighting fire. This equipment will consist of a large storage box, "out of county" personal
bags, large storage bags, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, weather kits, and emergency
food rations. (Fire Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-125, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL "B" MAPS FOR OTAY
RANCH, VILLAGE ONE WEST, NEIGHBORHOODS R-49B, R-50A, AND R-50B,
CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 98-06, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE
ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE GENERAL UTILITY, ACCESS, AND WALL
EASEMENTS, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID
SUBDIVISIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-126, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "B" MAPS, SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
ONE WEST, NEIGHBORHOODS R-49B, R-50A, AND R-50B, 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
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. On March 27, 2001, Council approved -
one Final "B" Map within Village One West. Adoption of the resolutions approves three
additional Final "B" Maps within Village One West. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items #1A and #2 through #7, headings read, texts waived. The motion
carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Christine Denison, 366 E. James Court, spoke on behalf of the Chula Vista Aquatic Association
and thanked the City for its past support. Ms. Denison stated that she had sent Council a letter to
clarify a possible misunderstanding regarding the swim team and assured the Council that the
team would remain a Chula Vista team. Mayor Horton responded that CDBG staff would be
notified and would take her comments into consideration when making CDBG funding
recommendations to the Council.
Amy Richter, 2112 Hamden Drive, asked Council to establish a SR-125 Board or Commission in
order to bring together residents on each side of the debate. She expressed concerns regarding
the project, stating that the Environmental Impact Report, as it pertains to EastLake, had not
allocated any funding for mitigation. Mayor Horton responded that she would ask staff to
consider adding additional members to the long-standing citizens committee for the project and -
report back to Council in approximately 30 to 60 days. Councilmember Rindone suggested that
a task force, rather than a Board or Commission, be considered for the duration of the project.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING
CITY ORDINANCES 1670, 2507, AND 2509, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS X
(BUILDING AND HOUSING), XIV (PLANNING), AND XV (FIRE) OF THE CITY'S
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
On April 17, 2001, Council adopted an ordinance amending the City's Master Fee
Schedule, to take effect 60 days thereafter. On April 3, 2001, Council adopted Urgency
Ordinance No. 2831-A, the first in a series of three 30-day urgency ordinances, necessary
for immediate implementation of the proposed reduction of fees. Adoption of the
proposed urgency ordinance will continue the fee changes imposed by Urgency
Ordinance No. 2831-A for an additional 30 days. (Director of Planning and
Building/Director of Budget and Analysis)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2831-B, heading read, text
waived:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2831-B, URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
ORDINANCE 1670 RELATING TO SIGN PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW
FEES; AND AMENDING ORDINANCES 2507 AND 2509 RELATING TO
PLAN REVIEW FEES FOR BUILDING AND MECHANICAL WORK
RESPECTIVELY; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS X (BUILDING AND
HOUSING), XIV (PLANNING), AND XV (FIRE) OF THE CITY'S MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE
The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED
EASTLAKE GREENS NEIGHBORHOOD, SUNSET VIEW PARK, AND THE
REVISED EASEMENT FOR OTAY WATER DISTRICT
The EastLake Company is requesting approval of the revised Park Master Plan for the
public neighborhood park site in the EastLake Greens subdivision. The park site will
also include an Otay Water District below-grade reclaimed water reservoir. (Director of
Parks and Recreation)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Parks and Recreation Director Campbell introduced the City's Landscape Architect John Krizan,
who presented the site plan and elevations of the EastLake Greens, Sunset View Park facility.
Mr. Krizan stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the
proposed park project and that staff had also solicited design ideas from the EastLake Greens
Homeowners Association.
Jack Nakawatase, representing the firm of ONA Landscape Architects, described the park
design, which included project location, site plan, cross sections, and site amenities.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution No. 2001-127, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-127, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE
PROPOSED EASTLAKE GREENS NEIGHBORHOOD, SUNSET VIEW
PARK, AND THE REVISED EASEMENT FOR OTAY WATER DISTRICT
The motion carried 5-0.
10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2000/2001 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $480,154 TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS
AUTHORITY FOR FIRE DISPATCHING SERVICES
Currently, Chula Vista has joint agreements with the City of Imperial Beach and the
Bonita Sunnyside Fire Protection District to provide fire dispatch services. However, due
to the growing size, volume of calls, increasingly complex automation and separate
knowledge bases required for dispatching fire/medical and police, there is a growing need
for a single role function focused on fire dispatching only. (Fire Chief)
Fire Chief Hardiman explained that in order to improve fire dispatching services in the
community, a separate fire dispatch function was necessary and could be established by the
implementation of a full Joint Powers Authority Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and
Heartland Communications Authority. He explained that the benefits of the proposed plan
included improved standardization, shared fire resources in the event of major emergencies, and
quicker dispatching capabilities, all of which are in the best interests of the community.
Councilmember Rindone questioned the means by which the City could withdraw from the
agreement, should it prove to be ineffective. Heartland representative Jeff Fehlberg stated that
language exists in the agreement that provides direction to both parties entering into, and exiting
from, the agreement. City Manager Rowlands indicated that the City would be locked into the
agreement for three years but would have the option to withdraw thereafter with five-months'
notice.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Councilmember Padilla asked how many additional staff positions Heartland would require to
handle the Chula Vista workload. Mr. Fehlberg replied that five additional staff positions were
estimated to serve the communities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and Bonita.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2001-128, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-128, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $480,154 TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH THE HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS
AUTHORITY FOR FIRE DISPATCHING SERVICES
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced that the SR-125 workshop scheduled for May 10, 2001, was
postponed to June 14, 2001, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room.
City Manager Rowlands also announced that budget hearings are scheduled for June 5th and 7th,
2001, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room, and budget adoption is scheduled for June
19, 2001, at the regular Council meeting.
12. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas announced that she had artended the second annual South Bay Leadership
Symposium last week, and it was a great success. She also stated that the Filipino Nurses
Association of San Diego will host free breast cancer screening this coming weekend at the
Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3602 Bonita Road.
Councilmember Rindone announced the upcoming Cinco De Mayo/Third Avenue downtown
festival to be held on Sunday, May 6, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and he invited the
community to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:01 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2001, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
ty Clerk
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