HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/08/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 28, 2001 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:10
p.m. in 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, City Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO DR. RANDALL C. PHILLIPS
(HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF JAPAN) AND DR. MICHAEL INOUE
(PRESIDENT OF JAPAN SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO & TIJUANA AND VICE
PRESIDENT OF KYOCERA INTERNATIONAL) PROCLAIMING MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 AS MILLENNIUM FRIENDSHIP DAY
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented it to Drs. Phillips and
Inoue.
RECOGNITION BY DEPUTY CITY MANAGER PALMER OF READERS FROM
THE LIBRARY'S 2001 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Deputy City Manager Palmer introduced the three star readers, Mailyn Nishiguchi, Stephanie
Villalobos, and Bianca Gallardo, representing the Civic Center, EastLake and South Chula Vista
libraries, respectively.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 11)
Staff asked that Item #6 be continued to a future meeting.
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 August 21, 2001 in which the
City Attorney participated, there were no actions taken which are required under
the Brown Act to be reported.
Staffrecommendation: The letter be received and filed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. Letter of resignation from Barbara McAllister, member of the Charter Review
Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret, and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately in accordance with Maddy Act
requirements.
C. Letter from Bonita Valley Horsemen requesting that they be allowed to sponsor
the Bonita Country Crafters' annual craft fair at Rohr Manor from November 15
to November 19, 2001, and that a business license for the event be waived.
Staff recommendation: The request be approved as author/zed by Municipal
Code Section 5.04.085A, Promotional Events and Charitable Organizations.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-281, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTOR LOOP REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2000/2001
PROJECT (TF273) TO HMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. 1N THE AMOUNT OF $47,132
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE A
CHANGE ORDER WITH HMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN ORDER TO INSTALL
ADDITIONAL LOOPS
On July 25, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids fi'om eight electrical
contractors for the project (TF273). HMS Construction, Inc. submitted the low bid of
$47,132. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-282, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS, FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
(TF279)
On July 18, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids from four electrical
contractors for the project (TF279). After reviewing the specifications for the project,
staff has recommended that, in the best interests of the City, the bids be rejected and the
project be re-bid. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-283, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WA1VING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION POLICY
AND APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND WlLLDAN FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE
TRANSPORTATION AND INTERIM STATE ROUTE-125 (SR-125)
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS OF
$66,000 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE DIF FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCES
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The Transportation and Interim SR-125 Development Impact Fee reports need to be
updated to reflect changes due to the growth in Chun Vista and the delayed construction
of SR-125. Staffhas recommended that Willdan perform the services in order to follow
the schedule set forth for the "Traffic Capacity Enhancements" program. (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-284, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR THE
OLYMPIC PARKWAY STREET iMPROVEMENTS, OLEANDER AVENUE TO
BRANDYWINE AVENUE PROJECT (ST-344) AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAD CHANGE ORDER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY
On November 14, 2000, the Council awarded a contract for $1,974,280 (plus
contingencies of $394,856) to West Coast General Corporation for the subject street
improvements. Change Order No. 5 is for right-of-way and adjacent open space
landscaping work, which was not originally in the project design but is part of the project
scope authorized in the capital improvement program by the Council. In order to open
this vital segment of Olympic Parkway as early as possible, the project was bid and
awarded prior to completing landscaping plans and specifications. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS AND PRICE BIDS FOR
OPERATION OF CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
CVT BUS FLEET
The last request for proposals (RFP) for operation of CVT and maintenance of the CVT
fleet was issued in February 1993. As a result of the RFP process, San Diego Transit was
selected as the CVT contract operator for a three-year period. Since then, the Council has
approved three extensions to the agreement, the latest of which was in February 2001.
The current agreement terminates on June 30, 2002. Transit staffhas been working with
Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) staff to develop and issue a request
for technical proposals in a two-step bidding process, with a service start date of July 1,
2002. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report; authorize staff to work with MTD[I
staff to issue a request for technical proposals for CVT operations and maintenance for a
five-year base term and two-year option terms; include a responsible wage policy based
on elements found in MTDB's Policy 32, Section 32.10, excluding Subsection f; and
accept the make-up of the Technical Review Committee as adopted by MTDB.
Staff recommendation: Council continue the item to a future meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-285, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
GRANT HD9-01-4833 FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADMINISTERING THE GRANT
AND APPROPRIATING $300,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 TO IMPLEMENT
THE GRANT
The City is the lead agency in developing and implementing a household hazardous
waste (HHW) program for the South Bay. The current program includes a regional
HHW drop-off facility at the new Corporation Yard, a door-to-door collection program,
and a public education program. The subject grant provides funds for a more
comprehensive, countywide education campaign, for the regional, permanent HHW drop-
off facility, and for some equipment for the Coronado HHW facility. (Special Operations
Manager)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-286, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $60,000 FROM COX COMMUNICATIONS
FOR CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS NEEDS, APPROPRIATING THE -
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
BUDGET
On September 14, 1999, the City granted Cox Communications an extension of its cable
franchise agreement. As part of the agreement, the City agreed to take over the
responsibility for broadcasting City Council meetings. Cox has now issued the City a
check to cover the costs of purchasing the necessary equipment. (Deputy City Manager
Palmer, Special Operations Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. REPORT REGARDING EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CENTER
STREET AND A PORTION OF CHURCH AVENUE FOR THE DOWNTOWN
FARMERS' MARKET ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS FOR A TWO-YEAR
PERIOD, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDING
THE FARMERS' MARKET REMAIN IN ITS CURRENT LOCATION, SUBJECT TO
THE MANAGEMENT CHANGES CURRENTLY BEING IMPLEMENTED
In October 1995, Council approved the closure of Center Street between Third and
Church Avenues on Thursday afternoons for the Farmers' Market. The Market area was
expanded in June 1997 to include a portion of Church Avenue to accommodate an
increased number of vendors and add a section for craft booths. In accordance with the -
adopted conditions of approval, the street closure needed to be extended by the Council
before the end of December 2000. On November 14, 2000, staff recommended an
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extension of the Center Street closure to include the southern-most lane of Center Street
from Church Avenue to Del Mar Street. Council adopted the recommendation; however,
based on concerns about accessibility, Council directed staff to search for alternative sites
for the Market. Staff reported back to Council in December, requesting the
implementation of management changes that might allow the Market to remain in its
current location. In February, staff requested an opportunity to monitor the Market with
the changes in place until August 2001, when a final recommendation would be
presented. The subject report contains the recommendation to maintain the current
Market configuration, until such time as growth requires an additional reassessment of
the location and a reconfiguration or relocation of the event. (Community Development
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and allow the Farmers' Market to
remain in its current location subject to certain conditions and to management changes
currently being implemented.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-287, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
SUPERVISING TREE TRIMMER CLASSiFICATION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
Adoption of the resolution approves a salary adjustment for the Supervising Tree
Trimmer classification. This classification was not included in the final compensation
report presented by John Shannon & Associations and implemented in January 2000,
because the position was vacant at that time. The classification now contains one
incumbent. (Human Resources Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-288, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE-505 TO GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES
GROUP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM WATER TREATMENT
FACILITY IN AN EXISTING STORM DRAIN LINE LOCATION WITHIN CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY
On August 7, 2001, Goodrich Aerostructures Group (Goodrich) submitted an application
for an encroachment permit to construct a storm water treatment facility into an existing
storm drain line located on City property. The treatment facility is a result of Cleanup
and Abatement Order No. 98-08, issued to Goodrich on April 2, 1998 by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The RWQCB required Goodrich to
install a facility in an existing storm drain outfall that would limit tidal inflow and
sediment discharge. According to Municipal Code Section 12.28, any permanent
structures built within right-of-way, City easements or City-owned property, such as
private storm drain systems, require Council approval utilizing the encroachment permit
process. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Cotmcil adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and continue
Item #6 to a future meeting, as requested by staff; and offered Consent Calendar
Items #1 through #5 and #7 through #11, headings read, texts waived. The
motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A SECOND URGENCY ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH FISCAL DEFICIT FEE - SM-001F -
On August 7, 2001, the Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 2841-A and Ordinance
2841, establishing the San Miguel Ranch fiscal deficit fee. The imposition of this fee
ensures that builders, and not the City or its residents, will pay for any fiscal deficits
associated with development of the San Miguel Ranch project. Adoption of the urgency
ordinance was necessary to ensure that the fiscal deficit fee took effect iInmediately,
because the ordinance does not go into full effect immediately. However, since the first
urgency ordinance expires within 30 days, it is necessary to approve a second urgency
ordinance to enable the City to continue to collect the fee during the waiting period until -
the ordinance takes effect. This second urgency ordinance will apply for 30 days, until
September 27, 2001. Ultimately, a third urgency ordinance, which is not before the
Council at this time, will be necessary to extend the fiscal deficit fee until the regular
ordinance takes effect. (Director of Planning & Building)
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 heating.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2841-B, heading read, text
waived:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2841-B, URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE
SAN MIGUEL RANCH FISCAL DEFICIT FEE AS A BUILD1NG PERiMIT-
BASED FEE TO PROVIDE PERMANENT FUNDING FOR THE
PREPARATION OF 15 ANNUAL FISCAL REVIEWS FOR THE SAN
MIGUEL RANCH PROJECT, AND FOR PAYMENT OF ANY FISCAL
DEFICITS IDENTIFIED BY THOSE ANNUAL REVIEWS, AS REQUIRED
BY ORDINANCE 2829, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH
FISCAL DEFICIT ACCOUNT
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARiNGS (Continued)
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PCM-01-11, A REQUEST BY THE
MCMILLiN COMPANIES TO AMEND THE OTAY RANCH SECTIONAL
PLANNiNG AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN AND TO MODIFY THE OTAY RANCH SPA
ONE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES WITHIN VILLAGE FIVE
The McMillin Companies has applied to amend the Otay Ranch SPA One Plan for
Village Five to change the village core concept from "Town Square" to "Main Street,"
consolidate the town square park with the existing mixed-use site, rezone it from OS/P1
to C/RM2, and reallocate 54 unused dwelling units authorized by the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan to create a new mixed-use site. The amendment would allow approval
of a proposed mixed-use project with 10,000 square feet of ground floor commercial and
72 residential units on the C-3/R-45 mixed-use site in Village Five.
The City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the project and determined
that it would not result in any new environmental impacts that were not previously
identified, nor would the project result in a substantial increase in severity in any
environmental effects previously identified in FEIR 95-01. Only minor, technical
changes or additions are necessary; and none of the conditions requiring preparation of a
subsequent or supplemental EIR, as identified by Sections 15162 and 15163, exist.
Therefore, an addendum to FEIR 95-01 is required in accordance with the state CEQA
guidelines, Section 15164. (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.
Principal Planner Rosaler presented the proposed amendments to the Otay Ranch SPA One Plan
and zoning district boundaries within Village Five.
Mayor Horton asked staff to define the Town Square and Main Street concepts. Mr. Rosaler
explained that a Town Square was an open space area surrounded by uses on all four sides, and a
Main Street concept comprised a mixed use that fronts along the main street, with diagonal or
on-street parking. Mayor Horton also asked if grocery stores were proposed for the area and, if
so, the anticipated timeline for construction. Mr. Rosaler replied that spa plans were anticipated
to be submitted by the developers in October, 2001. Planning and Building Director Leiter
informed Council that a grocery store was currently under construction in a shopping center in
Sunbow, relatively close to Villages One and Five in Otay Ranch.
Councilmember Padilla asked staff to explain the factors considered when deciding whether a
particular village core would have a Town Square or Main Street design. Mr. Rosaler replied
that a Main Street theme is typical of villages that do not have larger retail stores.
Councilmember Salas expressed concern regarding the reduction in square footage of
commercial uses and the potential traffic impacts, particularly with reference to the Santa Cora
area. Mr. Rosaler responded that with the extension of Palomar Street through the village core
and the construction of Olympic Parkway, residents would have two exits from the village.
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Mayor Horton opened the public hearing.
Anna Cazares, 1767 Femwood Road, opposed the proposed changes, stating that when she
purchased her home, she relied on a promise that the development would include a Town Square
with a limited number of apartments. She believed that the developer failed to comply with a
full disclosure on matters that would have had a bearing on her decision to purchase a home.
She also felt that the construction of apartments should be shared by all villages in the area, and
she expressed concern that the proposed changes would increase traffic congestion and affect the
quality of life for residents.
Robert Fletcher, representing McMillin Companies, stated that the market analysis indicated that
commercial uses would be more viable as a Main Street project. He added that concerns raised
by the residents regarding the traffic impacts in the original plan had been greatly reduced with
the reduction of dwellings in the currently proposed plan.
Councilmember Salas spoke regarding disclosures to residents on density re-distribution,
questioning how residents would know that flexibility was allowed under the planned
community regulations that were adopted with the GDP. Mr. Fletcher responded that he
believed that the disclosure had been adequate.
Councilmember Padilla requested certainty from the McMillin Companies that the proposed
change was consistent with the original plan and that there would be no further modifications.
Mr. Fletcher replied that this proposal was a real project plan, as opposed to the prior conceptual
plan.
Steve Bowman, 1856 Via Capri, representing the Via Capri Homeowners Association, asked
why the Town Square concept could not be economically sustained. Mr. Rosaler responded that
the marketing studies by McMillin indicated that, whereas 30,000 square feet of commercial
could not be supported, 10,000 square foot of commercial was sustainable. Mr. Bowman also
expressed concern regarding mixed-use space and density, stating that there was a potential for
property devaluation and a decrease in the quality of life for residents. He was also concerned
with potential traffic hazards and added that the streets were too narrow and had blind comers.
He opposed agenda items #13 and #14 due to the increase in population density.
Chris Busse, 1739 Via Capri, representing the Via Capri Homeowners Association, stated that
the community opposed the project, and the current residents purchased their homes with the
understanding that the development would proceed in the manner that was presented to them,
without subsequent changes. He expressed concerns regarding increased traffic and parking
associated with the proposed construction of a church and school in the area. He felt that the
character of the community would he changed and that McMillin Companies had misrepresented
the project.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Deputy Mayor Davis asked about the parking for the 72 residential units on the Village Five
mixed-use site. Mr. Rosaler stated that the project would park completely within itself, via
garages, carports, and open parking spaces. Deputy Mayor Davis questioned the impact on
traffic under the current proposal. Mr. Rosaler replied that the streets would be able to handle
the traffic because of the reduction in units, and he added that staff would be monitoring traffic
and making changes as needed.
Councilmember Rindone asked staff to review the timeline on critical mass as it relates to the
justification for construction of light rail or rapid transit. He requested progress reports from
staffand asked that the reports also be made available to the residents and the developer.
Anna Casares, 1767 Femwood Road, asked how the traffic flow in the Santa Cora area was
being monitored. Mr. Rosaler responded that City staff had reviewed the traffic report prepared
by McMillin and believed that the report was adequate. The City's traffic engineer is also
monitoring traffic in order to implement any necessary modifications. He added that City staff
was responding to concerns raised by neighbors. Planning & Building Director Leiter offered to
provide a report to Council and Ms. Cazares regarding the traffic studies.
Chris Busse, 1739 Via Capri, stated that the reduction in commercial area would result in
residents having to travel to other areas, thereby increasing traffic problems; and the pedestrian-
friendly concept would be lost. He expressed concern that the proposed change would require
residents to utilize mass transit that would not be implemented for 10 years. Mr. Rosaler
responded that staff concurred with the studies by McMillin that indicated that the village would
support only 10,000 square feet of commercial uses.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Ordinance No. 2842 and Resolution No. 2001-289,
including approval of the addendum to FEIR 95-01, headings read, texts waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2842, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY
RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, MODIFYING THE ZONING
DISTRICT MAP FOR VILLAGE FIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-289, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
OTAY RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNiNG AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN FOR
VILLAGE FIVE
The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Horton recommended that a community meeting be conducted in Otay Ranch within the
next four to five months.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PCM-01-17 AND PCM-01-08, REQUESTS
BY THE OTAY RANCH COMPANY (1) TO AMEND THE OTAY RANCH
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN AND TO MODIFY THE OTAY
RANCH SPA ONE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS WITHIN
VILLAGE FIVE; AND (2) TO APPROVE A REVISED TENTATIVE SUBDiVISION
MAP (C.V.T. 96-04B) FOR VILLAGE FIVE OF THE OTAY RANCH SPA ONE
PLAN, CHULA VISTA TRACT 96-04B
The Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the Otay Ranch SPA One Plan to
reallocate 422 unused dwelling units authorized by the Otay Ranch General Development
Plan for Village Five and to re-subdivide 44.5 acres of Village Five. The proposed
amendment and tentative map will create two high-density, multi-family sites in
Neighborhood R-30, and 122 single-family, detached lots in an alley product in
Neighborhood R-39.
The City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the project and determined
that it would not result in any new environmental impacts that were not previously
identified, nor would the project result in a substantial increase in severity in any
environmental effects previously identified in FEIR 95-01. Only minor, technical
changes or additions are necessary; and none of the conditions requiring preparation of a _
subsequent or supplemental EIR, as identified by Sections 15162 and 15163, exist.
Therefore, an addendum to SPA One Plan FEIR 95-01 is required in accordance with the
state CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, which was considered by the Commission as part
of PCM 01-11, the McMillin Companies Village Five Core amendment to SPA One.
(Director of Planning & Building)
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.
Associate Planner Whipple presented the proposed amendment to the Otay Ranch Sectional
Planning Area Spa One and revised tentative map, which, he stated, are consistent with the Otay
Ranch GDP policies.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating.
Kent Aden, representing the Otay Ranch Company, supported staff's recommendations but
asked Council to reconsider imposing Condition #8 of the SPA and #124 of the Tentative Map,
stating that the company had lived up to its past agreements with the City, and that the additional
conditions would hamper the business plan for Otay Ranch.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the hearing.
Councilmember Rindone asked staff to examine how the City could encourage the construction -
of more single-story, single-family residences in future developments.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis moved to delete conditions #8 and #124 and offered
Resolution Nos. 2001-290 and 2001-291 for adoption and Ordinance No. 2843 for
first reading, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-290, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OTAY RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN FOR
VILLAGE FIVE
ORDINANCE NO. 2843, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY
RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS MODIFYING THE ZONING
DISTRICT MAP FOR VILLAGE F1VE
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-291, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REVISED TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR VILLAGE FIVE OF THE OTAY RANCH
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN, CHULA VISTA TRACT
96-04B
The motion carded 5-0.
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Horton declared a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:29 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
ACTION ITEMS
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF VARIOUS WAGE, RETIREMENT AND
BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS FOR ALL MISCELLANEOUS (NON-SWORN) CITY
EMPLOYEES COVERING FOUR FISCAL YEARS, FY 2002 THROUGH FY 2005
Adoption of the proposed resolutions would provide for wage, retirement and benefit
enhancements for all miscellaneous (non-sworn) City employees covering four years (FY
2002 - FY 2005). The four-year package was developed in conformance with the
Council's compensation policy and attempts to keep wages and benefits in line with other
jurisdictions during the course of the four-year period, thus attracting and retaining
quality employees and rewarding employees' efforts. Negotiations were recently
completed with CVEA and WCE, whose memberships voted to adopt the proposed
Memoranda of Understanding on August 22 and August 23, respectively. Discussions
were held during the week of August 20 with employees not covered by Memoranda of
Understanding. The basic wage and retirement increases proposed are the same for all
non-safety employees. In addition, there are specific benefits proposed for individual
groups based on their profile and needs. (City Manager)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Human Resources Director Emerson presented the proposed wage, retirement and benefit
enhancements for all miscellaneous, non-sworn City employees.
Deputy Mayor Davis questioned the list of positions included in the Confidential Unit, stating
that she believed some positions had been omitted from the list, a matter that she would like to
discuss. City Manager Rowlands responded that the matter would be discussed at a later date.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered the following resolutions, headings read, texts
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-292, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (CVEA)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-293, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING PROVISIONS WITH THE WESTERN COUNCIL OF
ENGINEERS (WCE)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-294, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-295, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR
SENIOR MANAGERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-296, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR
MIDDLE MANAGERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-297, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION FOR
CONFiDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-298, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING PAY iNCREASES FOR
UNCLASSIFiED HOURLY EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-299, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING PAY AND BENEFIT
INCREASES FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-300, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADJUSTING TITLES AND PAY SCALES
FOR CERTA1N CLASSiFICATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-301, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR PAYING AND REPORTING THE
VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAiD PERS MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-302, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
BUDGET BY $846,607 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR TO
COVER LABOR COST INCREASES BASED ON UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-303, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR
2002/2003 SPENDING PLAN TO INCREASE EXPENDITURES FOR LABOR
COSTS BY $2,595,590 AND OTHER EXPENSES BY $47,120 BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
The motion carried 5-0.
16. CONSiDERATION OF A REPORT ON EASTSiDE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
SCENARIOS AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO
PREPARE A GRANT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT THE RANCHO DEL REY
LIBRARY
If the City wishes to apply for a Califomia Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public
Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 grant, staff must now begin the
year's worth of work necessary to prepare the application, which must include a joint-
venture project or co-located library with a K-12 school district in order to be
competitive. In response to Council's discussion at the June 2001 budget workshop, staff
has analyzed two eastside branch library construction scenarios to assist Council in
deciding whether or not to apply for the grant.
Deputy City Manager Palmer presented the eastside library construction scenarios.
George Hartman, a member of the Library Board of Trustees, spoke in support of staff's
recommendations.
James Woerner Jr., 1396 Valencia Loop, supported construction of a 30,000 square-foot library
in Rancho Del Rey by 2005, stating that such a facility was long overdue and desperately needed
for the area.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
David Johnson, representing Friends of the Library, supported moving ahead as quickly as
possible to construct the Rancho Del Rey library.
Lupita Jimenez, 1134 Arbusto Corte, spoke in support of a two-branch library and urged Council
to move forward with preparing a grant application.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2001-304, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-304, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A
"CALIFORNIA READ1NG AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC
L1BRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000"
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RANCHO
DEL REY LIBRARY
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
18. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment of John Soovajian to the Housing Advisory
Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the ratification of John Soovajian to the Housing
Advisory Commission. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
B. Ratification of appointment of Joseph Raskin to the Veterans Advisory
Commission.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the ratification of Joseph Raskin to the Veterans
Advisory Commission. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried
Mayor Horton congratulated the EastLake community residents on their 15th anniversary, which
was celebrated on the weekend of August 25, 2001.
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19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rindone reiterated his request for staff to pursue the incorporation of single-
story, single-family residences into future development projects. He also expressed concern
about the destruction of City streets as a result of the recent contract with Gobal Crossing Local
Services, Inc., and he asked staff to return with a report on the future condition of the roads.
Councilmember Salas presented each Councilmember with a booklet entitled "A Child's Chula
Vista," a child's guide to Chula Vista, which was produced by the Chamber of Commerce and
illustrated by local artist Alonzo Soriano.
CLOSED SESSION
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
· Two cases
No reportable action was taken.
21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXIST1NG LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)
· John Michael Crim. v. City of Chula Vista, et al. (Case No.
OOCV0465IEG[LAB])
· William Pennerman v. City of Chula Vista (Case No. OIVC0024BTM[JFS])
No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of September 18,
2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Per Chula Vista Municipal Code, there will be no
meeting on September 4, 2001, and the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2001, has been
cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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