HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/05/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEET1NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 15, 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: Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
· ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis (excused absence)
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
· PRESENTATION BY DAVID MALCOLM, PORT COMMISSIONER, REGARDiNG
PORT DISTRICT MATTERS
Port Commissioner David Malcolm highlighted the activities of the Port District throughout the
region and specifically in Chula Vista. Councilmembers Rindone and Salas expressed
disappointment with the proposed development plans for the Bayfront. Councilmember Salas
also asked the Port, when considering retail on the bayfront, to consider its impact on existing
and proposed retail centers in Chula Vista.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO JOHN LIPPITT, DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 20 - MAY 26 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Councilmember Rindone presented it to Public Works
Director Lippitt, who thanked Council for recognizing Public Works Week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 9)
1. APPROVAL OF,MINUTES of May 1, 2001.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. 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 May 8, 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 Hector Molina, member of the Cultural Arts
Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post the vacancy in conformance with Maddy Act
requirements.
C. Letter of resignation from Fred Tinker, member of the Human Relations
Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post the vacancy in conformance with Maddy Act
requirements.
D. Memorandum fi.om Deputy Mayor PathtY Davis informing the Council that she
will be in Washington, D.C. on May 15t and requesting an excused absence from
the City Council meeting.
Staff recommendation: The request be granted.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-140, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG BIDS AND AWARDiNG A PURCHASING
AGREEMENT FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
TO URBAN TREE CARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,550.67
On March 9, 2001, an advertisement was placed in the Chula Vista Star-News soliciting
bids for tree trimming services. Eleven potential bidders were contacted, one of which
was a local vendor. On April 5, 2001, the bids for tree trimming services were opened.
No local vendors submitted a bid. Considering the low bidder for each item, three
different vendors submitted low bids. One vendor is recommended to be awarded a
purchase agreement that requires Council approval. (Director of Public Works/Deputy
City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-141, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG AND ADOPT1NG A NEW FEE SCHEDULE
FOR PICNIC SHELTERS AND COMMERCIAL VENDORS PERMITS 1N CITY
PARKS, TO GO INTO EFFECT ON JIJLY 1, 2001
The picnic shelter reservation program was established in 1986 at Rohr and Eucalyptus
Parks. The reservation fees have remained the same since the establishment of the
program. New reservation programs have now been implemented, due to increased
demand, at additional parks throughout the City. Therefore, a fee adjustment is necessary
to offset the cost of hiring additional staff required to expand the reservation program.
(Director of Public Works/Director of Budget & Analysis)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-142, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHULA VISTA
PORTION OF THE 2000-2004 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (RTIP) AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG)
On April 11, 2000, Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution No. 2000-108,
adopting the 2000-2004 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The
RTIP, a six-year program of proposed major highway, arterial, transit and bikeway
projects, including the TransNet Program of Projects, was reduced to a four-year program
as a result of Senate Bill 45. The 2000-2004 RTIP covers the same period as the last
seven years of the 1998-2004 RTIP, which was adopted by the SANDAG Board on July
24, 1998. The subject amendment primarily concerns changes to the cost estimates and
schedules of projects in the biennial element of the RTIP (FY 2000-01 and 2001-02).
The SANDAG Board of Directors will consider amendments at its June meeting.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-143, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AWARDING A PURCHASiNG AGREEMENT 1N THE
AMOUNT OF $236,183.81 FOR TWO FIVE-CUBIC YARD DUMP TRUCKS AND
ONE STREET PATCH TRUCK TO DION INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS THROUGH
TWO COOPERATIVE BID AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
(CONTINUED FROM MAY 8, 2001)
On February 27, 2001, Council approved the staffing studies that authorized the addition
of eleven positions and equipment for the Public Works Operations Division. The
equipment approved included heavy trucks needed for the new crews. Municipal Code
Section 2.56.140 and Council Resolution No. 6132 authorize the Purchasing Agent to
participate in cooperative bids with other government agencies for the purchase of
materials of common usage. The City, therefore, is participating in two current City of
San Diego bids from Dion International Trucks for two five-cubic yard dump trucks and
a street patch truck. (Director of Public Works/Deputy City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-144, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG A FINAL "B" MAP FOR CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 96-04, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGE 5, NEIGHBORHOOD R-27;
ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE ASSIGNABLE
AND IRREVOCABLE GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT AND THE
WALL EASEMENT GRANTED ON SAID MAP; APPROVING A "B" MAP
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-145, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR VILLAGE 5 NEIGHBORHOOD R-27 OF
CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 96-04, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Adoption of the resolutions will approve the Final "B" Map for Neighborhood R-27 of
Otay Ranch Village 5 (CVT 96-04) and associated agreements. D. R. Horton San Diego
Holding Company, Inc. is the current owner and developer of the property. On April 20,
1999, Council approved the agreement for the financing and construction of Olympic
Parkway and related roadway improvements. Approval of the subject Final Map
complies with the development thresholds established by the Olympic Parkway
agreement. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-146, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING RECLASSIFICATIONS, SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN BENEFIT GROUP FOR TEN CLASSIFIED
POSITIONS
The addition of higher-level duties and changes in level of authority and responsibility
necessitate reclassification and/or change in benefit group for ten classified positions in
six departments. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-147, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FAMILY AND
MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) POLICY
In 1993, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Federal Family and Medical
Leave Act (FMLA) were enacted to protect an employee's right to take time off from
work for their own or a family member's illness without fear of discrimination or
retaliation by their employer. While the City has complied with these laws since their
inception, the administrative details have not been memorialized in a formal City policy.
The proposed resolution not only memorializes those details in a formal policy but also
demonstrates the City's commitment to the needs of today's families. (Director of
Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
With regard to Consent Item #4, Councilmember Salas asked how the City's park fees compare
to those of other jurisdictions. Deputy Director of Public Works/Operations Byers responded
that he did not have any comparisons, but that he would prepare a chart and forward it to
Council.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendation and offered the
Consent Calendar, Items #1 through # 9, headings read, texts waived. The motion
carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Yolanda Salicido addressed concern regarding the Otay Water District Board and stated that the
Council's silence and inaction on the matter directly impacts the well being of residents and the
future development of the City. Ms. Salicido stated that the public had the right to know what
ties Councilmembers may have with the board members, and that Councilmembers helped create
the existing board and should, therefore, take responsibility for correcting the situation.
Mayor Horton responded that the Council has been very concerned with the board situation, and
the City needs to explore all options and perhaps take action to protect the City's water resources
and infrastructure for the residents of Chula Vista.
Angelique Williams, 288 Broadway, spoke regarding a noise complaint from a car wash facility
located at 298 Broadway. She commented on the lack of assistance and cooperation she received
from City staff and requested Council's assistance on the matter. Mayor Horton referred the
matter to City Manager Rowlands.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PCM 91-08, ADOPTING THE OTAY
VALLEY REGIONAL PARK CONCEPT PLAN
Since 1990, the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista and the County of San Diego,
operating under a joint exercise of powers agreement, have been acquiring property and
developing a concept plan for the creation of the Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP).
Through the on-going efforts of a joint staff team, a policy committee composed of one
appointed elected official from each jurisdiction, a citizens advisory committee, and
executive staff, Council is now being presented with the draft OVRP Concept Plan for
adoption. The Draft Concept Plan contains policies that guide the implementation of the
OVRP. (Director of Planning & 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Principal Planner Bazzel gave an overview of the Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan,
which included: establishment of park boundaries; protection of environmentally sensitive areas;
designation for active/passive recreation; a recommendation for multi-use trail systems, and
interpretive centers for environmental and education programs.
Associate Planner Herrera narrated a video explaining the Otay Valley Regional Park
preliminary draft concept plan.
Principal Planner Bazzel referred to a letter submitted on May 15, 2001, from Luce Forward,
regarding specific comments on the proposed Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan. Mr.
Bazzel responded to the comments that were presented.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing.
John Willett, Chairperson for the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Otay Valley Regional
Park, spoke in support of the proposed plan. He also reported on the annual clean-up activities in
the area by volunteers.
Steve Palma, Vice Chairperson of the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Otay Valley Regional
Park, and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Otay Valley Regional
Park, thanked Council for allowing volunteers, over the past 10 years, the opporttmity to
contribute to the project, and he asked Council for approval of the proposed plan.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2001-148, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-148, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OTAY VALLEY
REGIONAL PARK CONCEPT PLAN, CREATING A REGIONAL PARK
THROUGHOUT THE OTAY RIVER VALLEY, EXTENDING FROM SAN
DIEGO BAY TO UPPER AND LOWER OTAY RESERVOIRS
The motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Commission on Aging - Steve Palma.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the item to the meeting of May 29, 2001, and
the motion carried 4-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Mayor Horton spoke regarding the Historical Home Tour last Saturday, stating that the event
displayed an incredible collection of homes and was attended by approximately 1,000 visitors.
She added that the success of the home tour had resulted in the sign-up of 100 new members for
the Friends of the Library. Mayor Horton thanked all who worked to coordinate the event.
Mayor Horton announced that staff would continue to look into options, as soon as possible, with
regard to the Otay Water District.
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas spoke regarding the Historical Home Tour, stating that it was an excellent
event and very positive for the City. She thanked the volunteers and those who opened up their
homes for the tour.
Councilmember Salas reported that she had met with the City Manager and City Attorney
regarding the Otay Water District situation and stated the need to look at protecting the interests
of the community and ratepayers in Chula Vista, and to explore all options, including the option
of forming a municipal water district.
Councilmember Padilla stated that every member of the Council has had concerns regarding the
Otay Water District and has been monitoring, and will continue to monitor, the events to protect
the ratepayers. He stated that the City would pursue all options.
Councilmember Rindone stated that the City was viewing the Otay Water District situation
seriously and assured the citizens that they would be protected.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:32 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Adjoumed Regular Meeting of May
29, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001 was
cancelled due to the Mayor's State of the City Address, which will be held on that date.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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