HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/09/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 18, 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, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Horton read letters received from President Gaston Floss of French Polynesia and the
Mayor of Odawara, Japan, the City's Sister City, expressing condolences regarding the World
Trade Center attack. She also read a poem written by Harriet Acton, a local resident.
City employee James Pinkney sang "God Bless America," and the Mayor called for a moment of
silence in memory of the World Trade Center victims and for their families and those
participating in the rescue and recovery efforts.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· INTRODUCTION BY ACTING FIRE CHIEF PERRY OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE
MONTH - JEFF PETER, FIRE CAPTAIN
Acting Fire Chief Perry introduced the employee of the month, Captain Jeff Peter, and
announced that Captain Peter would be traveling to New York, along with five additional Chula
Vista firefighters, to assist with the World Trade Center recovery efforts. Mayor Horton then
presented Captain Peter with a proclamation.
· OATHS OF OFFICE:
EDNA CONCEPCION - HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
STEVE PALMA - GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
JOHN SOOVAJIAN HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office to Commissioners Edna Concepcion, Steve
Palma, and John Soovajian, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented them with certificates of
appointment.
SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
· RECOGNITION BY POLICE CHIEF RICHARD EMERSON OF RECENTLY
PROMOTED POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES: ACT1NG SERGEANTS,
KELLY HARRIS AND JUAN CERVANTES
· INTRODUCTION AND OATHS OF OFFICE FOR RECENTLY HIRED LATERAL
POLICE OFFICERS, ROBERT MURGIA AND JAMES JOHNSON
The Police Department recognitions and introductions were conducted jointly. Police Chief
Emerson introduced newly promoted Sergeant Juan Cervantes and recently hired Officer Robert
Murgia. City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Officer Murgia.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 14)
1. APPROVAL OF M1NUTES of July 24, August 7, August 1 I, and August 14, 2001.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
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 August 28, 2001, in which the
City Attorney participated, 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 Jim Fergus, member of the Towne Center Project Area
Committee.
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 of resignation from John F. Munch, Ex-Officio member of the Economic
Development Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret, and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately in accordance with Maddy Act
requirements.
D. Letter from Otay Ranch One Community Association requesting installation of a
traffic light at the intersection of East Palomar Avenue and Santa Alicia Drive.
Staff recommendation: The letter be referred to the Traffic Engineering Section -
for a response to the Otay Ranch Community Association with copies to the
Safety Commission and City Council.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
E. Memorandum from Councilmember Padilla requesting an excused absence for
this meeting.
Staff recommendation: The request be granted.
3. 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
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. This Ordinance had
its first reading on August 28, 2001. (Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. 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 FIVE
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. This ordinance had its first reading on August 28, 2001. (Director
of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-305, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH THE ALFORD GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE FUNDRAISING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE
CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER, AND WAWING THE CONSULTANT
SELECTION PROCESS AS IMPRACTICAL
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The City retained The Alford Group, Inc. on November 1, 2000, after issuing a Request
for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) for fundraising consulting services to support a
one-year pilot program benefiting the Library and the Nature Center. The Alford
Group's assistance directly resulted in $27,000 being raised for the Library and over
$150,000 for the Nature Center during Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Staff wishes to continue
the positive and successful working relationship with this firm. Funds are budgeted in
both departments' budgets for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 for fundraising consultant services.
(Deputy City Manager Palmer/Nature Center Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-306, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO FOR RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500
TO SUPPORT THE DESIGNATION OF CHULA VISTA HARBOR AS THE
SOUTHERN HOME PORT OF THE TALL SHIP, THE CALIFORNIAN
Since July 1986, Chula Vista has bad a contract with the Nautical Heritage Society
designating the City as the southern homeport of the state's official tall ship, the
Californian. For a number of years, the County of San Diego has recognized the benefits
of the Californian to the region and provided financial assistance to the City. This
amendment extends the City's contract with the County. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-307, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
INTENSIVE GRANT FUNDS OF $21,000 AWARDED TO THE CHULA VISTA
LITERACY TEAM, APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE OF $14,000,
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
BUDGET
The Chula Vista Literacy Team has been awarded a California Library Services Act
English Language and Literacy Intensive (ELLI) grant of $21,000 from the California
State Library to develop and offer children's literacy services to children who are English
language learners. The ELLI grant program was created in response to Governor Gray
Davis' focus on education and his desire to improve the literacy skills of California's
school-age children, especially those who come from homes where English is not the first
language. This is the first year that the Literacy Team has been awarded this grant.
These funds cannot be used to supplant the current tutor reading program. (Deputy City
Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-308, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDiNG BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
AND THE LAUDERBACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDiNG
PROVISION OF LIBRARY/RESEARCH SKILLS iNSTRUCTION TO FOURTH
THROUGH SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS, ACCEPTiNG $4,800 FROM THE
SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING THE UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AND
AMENDiNG THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 LIBRARY BUDGET
Lauderbach Elementary School approached the Library about providing library/research
skills instruction to fourth through sixth graders during class visits, outside of what the
Library normally provides schools during class visits. Additional costs would be
incurred by the Library to conduct this specialized program at the South Chula Vista
Library. The two staffs have reached agreement on how this service could be provided,
outside of regular Library hours, at a cost of $4,800 to the school. (Deputy City Manager
Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-309, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY APPROPRIATING
$5,000 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE THROUGH ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
FROM KIDS INCLUDED TOGETHER - SAN DIEGO, INC. (KIT) IN THE AMOUNT
OF $7,000 ($5,000 CASH AND $2,000 1N iN-KIND SERVICES) AND
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KIDS iNCLUDED
TOGETHER - SAN DIEGO, iNC.
The Parks and Recreation Department currently provides inclusion aide support to
residents with disabilities requesting inclusion in regular parks and recreation programs.
Due to an increased community need, the department requested and was granted funding
from Kids Included Together - San Diego, Inc. for additional assistance for training,
outreach and support. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-310, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 FOR CITY OF CHULA VISTA PROJECTS, UTILIZING
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING
All local agencies receiving federally-assisted funds from the Federal Highway
Administration are required to submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
The program is designed to allow businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women
and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons, to have the opportunity to
bid and work on projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration. (Director of
Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Cominued)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-311, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CREATION OF A DEPUTY CITY
ATTORNEY III CLASSIFICATION IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE, SENIOR
MANAGEMENT BENEFIT GROUP; AND RECLASSIFYING ONE DEPUTY CITY
ATTORNEY II POSITION AND ONE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I POSITION TO
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $36,581 BASED ON UNANTICIPATED
REVENUES THEREFOR, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 ADOPTED
SPENDING PLAN BY INCREASING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES BY $50,619 BASED ON UNANTICIPATED
REVENUES
The current level of duties and responsibilities assigned to two Deputy City Attorney
positions in the City Attorney's office necessitate the reclassification of those positions.
It has become increasingly obvious that there is too great a spread between the
classifications of Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney II. Additionally, a
review of job duties concluded that, although different, the two positions are essentially
comparable in level. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-312, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CREATING A NEW CVEA CLASSIFICATION OF -
HORTICULTURIST/MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST AND SETTING THE SALARY
EQUIVALENT TO A SENIOR GARDENER, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF .75
AVIAN SPECIALIST AND .75 HORTICULTURIST/MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
POSITIONS TO THE NATURE CENTER BUDGET, APROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003
SPENDING PLAN THEREFOR
The Nature Center's Light-foot Clapper Rail Endangered Species Captive Breeding
Program was very successful this past spring and has received national attention. The
success and attention has facilitated the beginning of long-awaited opportunities for
program and facility support. With the increased demand for care and feeding of the
expanded bird collection seven days per week, and the loss of critical volunteers who
previously provided specialized facility, aviary and garden maintenance support, there is
a tremendous need for additional permanent, part-time staff support. (Nature Center
Director/Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-313, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PHASE I OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER iNTERCEPTOR (CIP SW-219)
PROJECT AND THE MA1N STREET PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN
BROADWAY AND INTERSTATE 805 PROJECT (CIP NO. STM-332), INCLUDING
ADDITIVE ALTERNATES I AND II, TO HAZARD CONSTRUCTION -
COMPANY/T.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, iNC., A JOINT VENTURE, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,729,617.75
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On Wednesday, August 22, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for
phase one of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor project (C1P No. SW-219) and the
Main Street pavement reconstruction project between Broadway and Interstate 805 (CIP
No. STM-332). The two projects were advertised as one cohesive project with a single
set of contract documents. Each project contained its own unique sets of plans and
specifications. The criteria for the lowest responsive bidder were based on the
cumulative construction cost grand total of the two projects. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-314, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RICK
ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
FINAL DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR THE
INTERSTATE 805 AT OLYMPIC PARKWAY/EAST ORANGE AVENUE
INTERCHANGE, ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR OLYMPIC
PARKWAY, THE INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE 805/EAST ORANGE
AVENUE, AND THE DESIGN OF THE OLYMPIC PARKWAY SOUND WALL;
WAWING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
On January 23, 1996, Council approved a contract with Rick Engineering for preliminary
engineering design services for three interchanges on Interstate 805 at Telegraph Canyon
Road, Olympic Parkway, and East Palomar Street. Since then, due to additional work
requirements by the City and Caltrans, ten amendments to this contract have been made.
Under the proposed eleventh amendment ($426,642), Rick Engineering will be providing
the general engineering design services associated with the right-of-way acquisition
work, bridge deck widening and construction of sidewalks along the north side of
Olympic Parkway at the 1-805 and Olympic Parkway/East Orange Avenue interchange.
There is additional out-of-scope work by two subconsultants for the work on Olympic
Parkway widening which is also a part of this amendment. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Salas commented on Consent Item #10, stating that during the City's
Community Development Block Grant funding cycle, Council awarded Southwestern
Community College an amount of $10,000 in order to enhance its program. The staff report on
the item reflected that the City does not currently have a business development program, and she
suggested the establishment of a collaborative between the City and Southwestern College to
connect small businesses to government contracts. She felt it would be a good parmership that
would enhance the City's ability to meet its goals.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and offered
the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pamela Bensoussan, representing the Resource Conservation Commission and the Heritage
Museum, invited the public to attend a free workshop on Mills Act provisions on Thursday,
September 20, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Wesley Jackson, 371 East Milan Street, reported that he and other neighborhood youth had
developed bike jumps in Rice Canyon. The City recently took down the jumps and posted "No
Trespassing" signs. He asked that the jumps be restored, since it was important for kids to have
something to do in their spare time. Mayor Horton referred the issue to staff to investigate how
the needs o£Mr. Jackson and his friends could be met.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A THIRD URGENCY ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH FISCAL DEFICIT FEE
On August 7, 2001, Council approved Urgency Ordinance 2841-A and Ordinance 2841,
establishing the San Miguel Ranch Fiscal Deficit Fee. The imposition o£this fee ensures
that builders, 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 is
necessary to ensure that the fiscal deficit fee continues to be effective until Ordinance
2841 takes full effect on October 7, 2001. (Director o£Planning and Building)
Notice o£ the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. There being no response, she then closed the hearing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2841-C, heading read, text
waived:
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2841-C, URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE
SAN MIGUEL RANCH FISCAL DEFICIT FEE AS A BUILDING PERMIT-
BASED FEE TO PROVIDE PERMANENT FUNDING FOR THE
PREPAKATION 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 carded 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARiNGS (Continued)
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAiNTAiN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY AT 740 HILLTOP DRIVE (APPLICANT: SPRINT PCS)
Sprint PCS requested a conditional use permit to construct and operate an unmanned
cellular communications facility at 740 Hilltop Drive. The project will consist of a 477-
square-foot equipment building, and a 40-foot high monopalm supporting nine antennas.
(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 Vander Bie presented the proposed project.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating.
In response to a Council question, Mark Berlin, representing Sprint PCS, stated that the life
expectancy of the monopalm structure was approximately 25 years, and the project will provide
service to residents and businesses within the area.
Amarjit Singh, engineer for Sprint PCS, stated that the communications facility would cover a
radius of approximately one-half mile, and the site was designed to cover the number of users in
the area.
There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the
heating.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution No. 2001-315, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-315, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMiNT (PCC-01-69) TO SPRINT PCS TO CONSTRUCT AN UNMANNED
CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 740 HILLTOP DRIVE
The motion carded 4-0.
17. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A "VARIABLE RATE" UNIT PRICING STRUCTURE FOR
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLiNG SERVES, RELATED
ADJUSTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATES, AND OTHER MiNOR
FRANCHISE MODIFICATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The 1999 agreement with Pacific Waste Services (Pacific) requires the company to work
with the City to provide a new unit pricing or "pay as you throw" proposal for residential
and solid waste services. The proposed rate structure modifies the current flat-rate
system to a "unit-based" system that rewards households that are currently recycling, and
provides other households with a greater incentive to reduce, reuse and recycle. Each
household will also be provided with an automated can for trash and recycling collection.
Yard waste is not being recommended for automation at this time. The proposal also
provides large commercial and industrial generators with an additional financial incentive
to reduce, re-use and recycle. (Special Operations Manager)
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.
Special Operations Manager Meacham discussed the highlights of the program, which will be
implemented gradually over the next six months to a year.
Councilmember Salas commented that there are only 2,400 seniors enrolled in the senior rate
program, and she asked how the seniors were notified that they could request senior rates. Mr.
Meacham replied that only seniors in multi-family units under one billing received notice, and
tenants with individual billings were not notified. He suggested that Pacific Waste be asked to
extend the senior rate request period beyond September 18, 2001, so that staff could notify as _
many senior citizens as possible of the special rates. Jerry Schnitzius, General Manager for
Pacific Waste Services, stated that the company could extend the senior rate offer through
January 1, 2002. He also pointed out that senior rates are available only on the 32-gallon trash
containers, and seniors who opt for a larger size container would pay the regular rates.
Councilmember Rindone pointed out that the reduction of trash trucks on the streets resulting
from the proposed consolidation would improve air quality and the environment.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Ordinance No. 2844 on first reading, as
amended to extend the senior rate option to January 1, 2002, heading read, text
waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2844, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED SOLiD WASTE DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC
WASTE SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR A "VARIABLE RATE" UNIT
PRICING STRUCTURE FOR RESDENTIAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
AND RECYCLING SERVICES; MODIFYING THE
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RATE STRUCTURE TO CREATE
ADDITIONAL WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING INCENTIVES FOR
LARGE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GENERATORS; AND MAKING
OTHER RELATED OR MINOR ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE
MODIFICATIONS
The motion carried 4-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADDING TWO BUILDING
INSPECTORS, CREATING TWO NEW CLASSIFICATIONS TITLED PLAN CHECK
SUPERVISOR AND SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER, RECLASSIFYING THE PLAN
CHECK ENGINEER TO PLAN CHECK SUPERVISOR, RECLASSIFYING ONE
PLANS EXAMINER TO SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER, ADDING TWO PLANS
EXAMINERS, ADDING ONE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN, ADDING
ONE HALF-TIME HOURLY OFFICE SPECIALIST
In April 2001, the City Council approved the results of a building permit fee study and
directed staff to implement the new building fee schedule. The new fees were based on
an estimated volume of residential and commercial building permits at Fiscal Year
1999/2000 levels. Results from Fiscal Year 2000/2001 showed activity exceeded the
assumptions in the fee study. Given the increase in activity since the study, an increase in
Building staffing is requested to keep pace with the development workload. The
increased building fee revenue resulting from the volume increase covers funding for the
added staffing. (Director of Planning and Building)
Assistant Director of Planning & Building Remp explained the increased building inspection
activities as a result of the construction of residential homes in the eastern sector of Chula Vista,
adding that approximately 2,300 units are presently under construction.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2001-316, heading read, text waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-316, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING TWO BUILDING INSPECTORS,
CREATING TWO NEW CLASSIFICATIONS TITLED PLAN CHECK
SUPERVISOR AND SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER, RECLASSIFYING THE
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER TO PLAN CHECK SUPERVISOR,
RECLASSIFYING ONE PLANS EXAMINER TO SENIOR PLANS
EXAMINER, ADDING TWO PLANS EXAMINERS, ADDING ONE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN, ADDING ONE HALF-TIME
HOURLY OFFICE SPECIALIST, APPROPRIATING $68,400 FROM THE
AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE FUND FOR FURNITURE, VEHICLES AND COMPUTERS,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET OF THE PLANNING
AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT BY APPROPRIATING $257,100 FROM
UNANTICIPATED BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK REVENUE,
AND AMENDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 SPENDING
PLAN TO ADD $360,500 IN PERSONNEL SERVICES AND $9,590 IN
SERVICES AND SUPPLIES EXPENDITURES TO THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO BE FUNDED BY
UNANTICIPATED BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK REVENUE
The motion carded 4-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
19. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TIMOTHY
STANTON FOR WATER-RELATED SERVICES
In December 1995, the City entered into an agreement with Otay Water District for the
provision of water service to a portion of Chula Vista. The agreement was the result of a
study the City conducted to determine if it would be feasible for Chula Vista to provide
water to the new Otay Ranch. There were many provisions in the agreement that Otay
was to follow; however, since January 2001, the Board of Directors is new, and many
high-level staffmembers have left the District. Chula Vista wants to be assured that Otay
is following all the provisions of the agreement. (Director of Public Works)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION POLICY AND APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH TIMOTHY STANTON FOR WATER-RELATED
SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND
It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to the meeting of October 2, 2001, at
the request of City Manager Rowlands.
OTHER BUSINESS
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS -
There were none.
21. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Davis expressed thanks to Dr. Richard Freeman and City staff for the memorial
service held on Saturday in memory of the World Trade Center victims, their families, and those
participating in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Councilmember Rindone suggested that Dr. Freeman be honored with a proclamation for his
service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:12 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of September 25,
2001, at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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