HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/10/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEET1NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 9, 2001 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:06
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
(Councilmember Padilla arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
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
· INTRODUCTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING, BOB
LEITER, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - KAREN SEITER, SENIOR
SECRETARY
Planning and Building Director Leiter introduced Employee of the Month Karen Seiter, and
Mayor Horton presented her with a proclamation.
· PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO AL GORE, CHAIRPERSON OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
2001 AS NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH; A PROCLAMATION TO
GUSTAVO ROMERO, A LEADING CONCERT PIANIST, FOR THE
CONTRIBUTION OF HIS TALENT TO THE CITY; AND RECOGNITION OF
THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ARTS IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA - INTRODUCTIONS BY RIC TODD, CULTURAL ARTS
COORDINATOR
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented it to A1 Gore,
Chairperson for the Cultural Arts Commission. Mr. Gore introduced and thanked the members
of the Cultural Arts Commission for being instrumental in the success of the arts in the
community. Mayor Horton recognized local concert pianist Gustavo Romero, who was absent at
the meeting. Cultural Arts Coordinator Todd introduced and thanked those individuals who have
helped coordinate and sponsor the many cultural events and activities in the City.
· PRESENTATION BY T1NA WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF YMCA,
REGARDING YMCA PROJECTS
Tina Williams, Executive Director of the YMCA, announced the celebration of the YMCA's
150th anniversary, and she highlighted the many services provided by the YMCA to the
community. She also thanked Council, City staff, and local businesses for their support. Mayor
Horton commended Ms. Williams, the YMCA Board Members, and Chairperson Libby Gill for
their commitment and dedicated service to the youth in the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
With reference to Consent Item #1, Councilmember Rindone noted the amended version on the
dais to reflect that he was present on October 2, 2001, having arrived at 4:54 p.m.
Councilmember Padilla abstained from voting on the minutes of September 18, 2001, since he
was absent at the meeting.
With regard to Consent Item #3, Councilmember Padilla asked staff whether the estimated cost
for services in excess of $50,000 was for only one component of the contract. Deputy Public
Works Director Swanson responded affirmatively. Councilmember Padilla questioned the
annual estimated cost of the total services. Mr. Swanson replied that costs would accrue on an
as-needed basis, and the City would be billed for the number of hours actually worked.
With regard to Consent Item #5, Councilmember Rindone commented that only one firm had
responded to the request for bids, and he asked whether staffwas comfortable with the $230,000
cost proposal submitted since no cost comparisons were available. Public Works Director
Lippitt replied that the proposed firm has previously conducted business with the City and that
he was satisfied with its reliability and the level of service provided.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 18, September 25, and October 2, 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 October 2, 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.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-342, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH HUNSAKER &
ASSOCIATES, SAN DIEGO, INC., AND WITH LINTVEDT, MCCOLL &
ASSOCIATES, FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING CONSULTiNG
SERVICES REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP) PROJECTS DURING THEIR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
Due to the current pace of numerous CIP projects and development in Chula Vista, the
City has identified the need to enlist the assistance of land surveying consultants. The
City sought qualified consultants with relevant work experience to assist in the design
and construction phases for these CIP projects. (Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-343, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MCGILL MARTIN SELF, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER INTERCEPTOR AND
THE WOLF CANYON TRUNK SEWER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
McGill Martin Self, Inc. has been providing project management services necessary for
the design and construction of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor and the Wolf
Canyon trunk sewer. Due to a variety of unanticipated issues, the project design and
environmental document preparation has taken longer than originally envisioned. Since
the consultant's original contract amount was based on the original project schedule, and
since that schedule has now been extended, it is recommended that the contract be
amended to provide needed services until the project is completed. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-344, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND MUNIFINANCIAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE AUDITING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COSTS
AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
(DIF) PROGRAMS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING APPROPRIATION OF $230,000 BASED ON
REVENUE FROM DIF REIMBLrRSEMENTS
A public request for proposals was sent out on August 3, 2001 for auditing and
administering the City's Development Impact Fee (DIF) programs. The proposed
agreement allows the City to respond to the ongoing DIF audit/credit work and
streamline the permit issuance process. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-345, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MILITARY LEAVE POLICY FOR ALL
CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF
SEPTEMBER 14, 2001 THROUGH MARCH 31,2002
On September 14, 2001, President [lush signed an order authorizing the military to call
50,000 military reservists in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. As of this date, military
planners have assigned allotments for 35,000 of the reservists. The purpose of the
proposed policy is to insure that those City employees who are called to active duty
maintain their current level of pay and benefits. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations, including the
amended minutes of October 2, 2001, and offered the Consent Calendar, headings
read, texts waived. The motion carded 5-0 except for the approval of minutes of
September 18, 2001, which carded 4-0-1 with Councilmember Padilla abstaining.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dan and Pepper Coffey spoke regarding the recent decision by the San Diego City Council
against the Brown Field expansion. Mrs. Coffey thanked the Council and City Manager for their
leadership roles in opposing the project. Mr. Coffey commended Mayor Horton for her foresight
in hiring knowledgeable consultants to analyze the data. Mayor Horton congratulated Mr. and
Mrs. Coffey for their efforts in opposing the expansion project and in protecting the quality of
life for South Bay communities. She also thanked City Manager Rowlands for his active role
and thanked Councilmembers for standing united behind the effort. Councilmember Rindone
recognized Mayor Horton, his Council colleagues, City Manager Rowlands, and the Mayor of
Coronado, and he applauded the San Diego City Council for its unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEAR1NGS
7. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION OF 25/33 NAPLES STREET FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL TO
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM, AND REZONE 25/33 NAPLES STREET FROM C-N
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL) TO
DEVELOP 21 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS
(APPLICANT: ELMCON LTD.)
The developer has requested approval to amend the General Plan designation of 25/33
Naples Street from Retail Commercial to Residential Medium, and to rezone the property
from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) to R-3 (Apartment Residential) for the purpose of
developing a 21-unit, single-family, detached condominium complex -- Country Club
Villas Tentative Subdivision Map PCS-01-10. (Director of Planning and Building)
Notice of the heating 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 Vander Bie presented the proposed Country Club Villas project.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution Nos. 2001-346 and 2001-347 for
adoption and Ordinance No. 2845 on first reading:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-346, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION IS-01-039 AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AT 25/33 NAPLES
STREET
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2845, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, ESTABLISHED
BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
REZONING 2.25 ACRES AT 25/33 NAPLES STREET FROM C-N
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-347, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS
ON THE COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (PCS-
01-10), A 2.25-ACRE, 31-LOT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT FOR 21
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING UNITS, LOCATED AT 25/33
NAPLES STREET, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. CVT 01-10
The motion carded 5-0.
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE EASTLAKE COMPANY, LLC FOR EASTLAKE III
(TRAILS, WOODS, VISTAS, BUSINESS CENTER II, OLYMPIC TRAINING
CENTER AND "LAND SWAP" PARCELS (PCM 02-03)
The proposed amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement
incorporates the recently adopted EastLake III General Development Plan (GDP) and
Sectional Planning Area, which changes the maximum number of permitted dwelling
units in the Woods and Vistas neighborhoods and modifies the park acreage requirement
within the EastLake III GDP area. It also changes the ownership of lands covered under
this agreement to the EastLake Company as the sole owner of the parcels involved.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Notice of the heating 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. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she
then closed the heating.
Councilmember Rindone asked how the Planning Commission had voted on the request. Senior
Planner Hernandez replied that the Commission unanimously approved the amendment.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Ordinance No. 2846 for first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2846, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT I~ETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE EASTLAKE COMPANY, LLC,
FOR EASTLAKE III (TRAILS, WOODS, VISTAS, BUSiNESS CENTER
PHASE II, OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER AND "LAND SWAP" PARCELS)
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS -
9. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY
STUDY AND FINAL DESIGN FOR THE PROPOSED SKATE PARK AT GREG
ROGERS PARK
The Parks and Recreation Department has long realized that a need for a safe and secure
skate park venue exists in the City. In order to evaluate the viability of a skate park, a
consultant was hired to produce a feasibility study on a skate park located at Greg Rogers
Park, on the campus of the Oleander Boys and Girls Club. The feasibility study, which
included two public workshops and a presentation at a combined meeting of the Parks
and Recreation Commission and the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, has been
completed. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Parks and Recreation Director Campbell introduced professional skateboarder Frank Herata, who
reported on the results of community meetings conducted with Purkiss-Rose, landscape
architects, to discuss design concepts for the skate park. Mr. Herata explained the design
concept, which includes elements taken from other popular skate sites. He added that the
proposed facility would include in-line skating.
The following community youth spoke in support of the proposed project: Cameron Wilson,
Kyle Chaveria and David Huertcha.
Kevin Marks, 811 Edgemont, San Diego, stated that the project designer has a long history of
designing excellent skate parks, but he cautioned the Council to include safeguards to ensure that -
the final construction product is of the highest quality.
Michael Bryan, representing Pacific Bay Homes, spoke in support of the proposed facility and
thanked the City and the Boys and Girls Club for their support. He offered a $1,000 contribution
towards the project on behalf of Pacific Bay Homes.
Councilmember Rindone asked whether adequate drainage was included in the design. Mr.
Campbell replied that the entire site is being reconfigured so that it has adequate drainage, and
excess water will go offsite and into storm drains. Councilmember Rindone asked if there will
be bleachers for the general public. Mr. Campbell replied that bleachers would be included both
inside and outside the facility.
Councilmember Padilla asked whether the existing parking structure would be eliminated and if
the new design included provisions for parking absorption. Mr. Campbell replied that the current
parking will remain the same, with modifications to the east end only, to accommodate a
turnaround and drop-off area.
Councilmember Salas asked how many people could utilize the facility per day. Mr. Herata
replied that the skate park could acconunodate from 100 to 500 people per day.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis moved to accept the report and final design, direct staff to
begin preparation of the construction documents, approve the tentative
funding/budget recommendation, and direct staff to develop an operational
memorandum of understanding with the Boys and Girls Club. The motion carded
5-0.
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OTHER BUS1NESS
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands announced that the Regular Meeting scheduled for October 16, 2001,
has been cancelled.
11. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Town Center Project Area Commission -
Penny Rossi.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the ratification of Penny Rossi to the Town
Centre Project Area Committee. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0.
B. Ratification of appointment to the Library Board of Trustees - Eduardo Valerio.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the ratification of Eduardo Valerio to the
Library Board of Trustees. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Davis announced that nine homes would be revitalized during the "Christmas in
October" event on Saturday, October 13, 2001. She also suggested that the Council consider
implementing a Citizen of the Month award and that the suggestion be forwarded to the Human
Relations Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:39 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2001,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Regular Meeting of October 16, 2001 has been
cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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