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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2001/11/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 6, 2001 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmcmbers: Davis, Rindone, Padilla, Salas ABSENT: Councilmembers: Mayor Horton 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 CITY MANAGER ROWLANDS OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - PATRICIA LAUGHLIN, ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN City Manager Rowlands introduced Employee of the Month Patricia Laughlin, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented her with a proclamation. · OATH OF OFFICE: SCOTT VINSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Mr. Vinson, and Councilmember Salas presented him with a certificate of appointment. · PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE CIVILIAN SUPPORT PERSONNEL, PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY, ACCEPTED BY ROSEMARY RODRIGUEZ - FRONT COUNTER/BUSINESS OFFICE, GLADYS RAMOS - CRIME LAB, SANDY TUCCI - CRIME ANALYSIS/DATA ENTRY, AND MARY CHAVEZ - ANIMAL CONTROL Police Chief Emerson introduced the four representatives of the Police Department, and Deputy Mayor Davis presented them with a proclamation in recognition of Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 7) City Manager Rowlands requested that Item #4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar and continued to the meeting of November 13, 2001. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 9 and October 23, 2001. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2847, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ELEVEN (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Brookfield Shea Otay, LLC, has submitted an application and requests approval of a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan for Village Eleven in Otay Ranch including Planned Community District Regulations. The proposed ordinance will approve the Planned Community District Regulations for Village Eleven establishing the zoning regulations and development standards for the village. (Director of Planning and Building) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. 3 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-370, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $49,162 OF UNANTICIPATED SEWER FUND REVENUE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, APPROVING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL COSTS ($37,702), SERVICE AND SUPPLY COSTS ($6,365) AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT COSTS ($5,095) FOR THE WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND AMENDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 SPENDING PLAN TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL COSTS ($63,921), SERVICE AND SUPPLY COSTS ($1,365), AND EQUIPMENT MAiNTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT COSTS ($5,095) FOR THE WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-371, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $23,300 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND FOR EQUIPMENT The Wastewater Maintenance Section is currently in need of a Public Works Supervisor. This request for staff was not submitted during the budget process because it was anticipated that this position would be tied to the new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (N.P.D.E.S.). Although this position will assist with the supervision of additional staff that will be required to comply with the new N.P.D.E.S. permit, this position is needed now in order for the section to: 1) maintain a proper level of public contact in dealing with complaints, 2) ensure the work being done by crews is done safely, and 3) verify that crews are being productive. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 2 - Council Minutes 11/06/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 4. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS (RFTP) AND PRICE BIDS FOR OPERATION OF CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) AND MAINTENANCE OF 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 REP process, San Diego Transit was selected as the CVT contract operator for a three-year term. Since then, three extensions to the agreement have been approved by Council, the latest of which was in February 2001. The current agreement terminates on June 30, 2002. In a cooperative effort, Transit staff has been working with Metropolitan Transit Development Board staff to develop and issue an RFTP in a two-step process, with a service start date of July 1, 2002. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report, authorize staff to issue an RETP for CVT operations and maintenance for a five-year base term, include a responsible wage policy, and accept the make-up of the Technical Review Committee, as adopted by MTDB. 5. RESOLUTION NO, 2001-372, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. (EBS), TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (N.P.D.E.S.) JURISDICTIONAL URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM In July 2001, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications, seeking proposals from qualified consultant firms to provide professional services in the development of the City's Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP). The N.P.D.E.S. Municipal Permit Order Number 2001-01, adopted by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board on February 21, 2001, mandates preparation and submittal of the JURMP. The objective of the program is to provide guidelines for the City to ensure compliance with the new requirements of the permit and plan for future fiscal and staffing needs. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-373, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND MAXWELL ROAD (TF-292) On October 17, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids from two electrical contractors for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Main Street and Maxwell Road (TF-292). Lekos Electric, Inc. submitted a low bid of $28,450.00. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes 11/06/01 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-374, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMIT PROCESSING COORDINATOR 1N THE PLANNING & BUILDING DIVISION TO PERMIT PROCESSING SUPERVISOR The addition of duties and changes in the level of responsibility and complexity necessitates reclassification of one Permit Processing Coordinator in the Planning and Building Division to Permit Processing Supervisor. (Director of Human Resources) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to continue Item #4 as requested by the City Manager and approve staff recommendations, and he offered Consent Calendar Items #1 through #3 and #5 through #7, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Steve Alcove, 6360 Jeff Street, San Diego, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, thanked Council for its support regarding salaries for the Chula Vista Transit bus drivers. Lewis Fry, 505 Hilltop Drive, stated that by installing a two-kilowatt energy savings system on the roof of his home, he had incurred expenses of $607.00 for plan check services and permit fees charged by the City. He informed Council that UCAN had contacted 18 municipalities in San Diego County and found that Chula Vista was the second highest in plan check and permit fees. Mr. Fry objected to the high plan check fee of $396.00 and requested a refund. City Manager Rowlands stated that Council had made a request to staff to come back with a reduced fee schedule for certain types of permits, and he informed Mr. Fry that a reduced fee schedule will be presented to Council in two weeks. Mr. Rowlands added that he would work with the City Attorney's office to respond to Mr. Fry's request for a refund. Councilmember Salas stated that the City is proactive and committed to encouraging citizens of the community to convert to alternative energy sources. PUBLIC HEAR1NGS 8. CONSIDERATION OF FORMING AND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH), DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREAS THEREIN, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN EACH SUCH IMPROVEMENT AREA TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF On June 19, 2001, Council approved the initiation to consider the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (CFD No. 2001-1). On September 25, 2001, Page 4 - Council Minutes 11/06/01 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Council approved the resolution of intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (CFD No. 2001-1) and set the public heating for November 6, 2001. CFD No. 2001-1 will fund the construction of public facilities, such as roadways for the San Miguel project. In addition, a portion of the proceeds may be authorized to be used for certain Transportation projects, as directed by the City. Adoption of the resolution continues the formal proceedings leading to the establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2001-1. (Director of Public Works) 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. Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public hearing. There was no one from the audience wishing to speak. ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to continue the hearing to December 4, 2001. Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carded 4-0. 9. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITION NO. 80 OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR EASTLAKE III, CHULA VISTA TRACT 01- 09 APPROVED BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-269 Staff is ready to issue a grading permit for certain areas of Eastlake III, proposing the diversion of drainage runoff from the Otay Lakes towards Salt Creek. Condition No. 80 requires EastLake to provide monetary compensation to the City of San Diego prior to issuance of any grading permit for the diverted areas. Said requirement cannot be met at this time because the City of San Diego has not yet determined the amount of said monetary compensation. In a recent letter, the City of San Diego advised that they do not object to the issuance of grading permits for the proposed diversion areas and requested that compliance with this condition be deferred to Building Permits. Adoption of the resolution amends Condition No. 80, requiring the provision of said monetary compensation prior to issuing building permits for the Eastlake III project. (Director of Public Works) 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. Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public heating. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution No. 2001-375, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-375, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITION NO. 80 OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR EASTLAKE III, CHULA VISTA TRACT 01-09, APPROVED BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-269 The motion carded 4-0. Page 5 - Council Minutes 11/06/01 ACTION ITEMS - 10. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CITY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE BUDGET iNCLUDING THE ADDITION OF STAFF POSITIONS IN THE PLANNING AND BUILDING, AND MANAGEMENT AND iNFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENTS, AND FOR ASSOCIATED CONSULTING SERVICES AND STUDIES The comprehensive update of the City's General Plan is a significant undertaking, requiring substantial investments in time, as well as staff and consultant resources. In commencing the first step of the effort, on April 11, 2000, Council considered an initial report on the need for the General Plan Update program, and approved the budget for hiring a core staff team consisting of a General Plan Project Manager, a Senior Planner and a Transportation Engineer. The second step was for this core team to then work with various City department Directors, Assistant Directors and staff to develop a detailed work program, including all the critical components, steps, time-frames, needed resources (including consultant services and studies), costs and budgets. The core team was hired in late-2000 and has been actively working to prepare the complex work program and budget, along with other related tasks and studies. Adoption of this resolution will authorize the full work effort. (Director of Planning and Building) Senior Planner Batchelder, project manager for the General Plan Program, presented an overview of the General Plan Update work program and budget details, including program preparation and administration, area-wide studies, community visioning, EIR preparation, and implementation. Councilmember Padilla spoke regarding funding sources and asked what methodology was used to determine what sources should bear what percentage of the overall budget burden for the project. Mr. Batchelder responded that the methodology was done on land area proportion, representing approximately 11% of the redevelopment areas, collectively. With regard to other proportioning, such as community visioning work, he stated that only 80% of the effort would occur in western Chula Vista. Councilmember Padilla stated that a large percentage of the burden for reimbursement seemed to be coming from redevelopment areas, and he explained that, although it may be appropriate, it was also important to articulate the policy and parameters that make those areas an appropriate funding source for reimbursement. Planning & Building Director Leiter added that staff has worked closely with the Community Development Department and has studied redevelopment law and the appropriate allocation of funds to administrative and planning functions versus project construction, and that both perspectives were studied prior to any decision making about the proportion to be allocated to redevelopment. Deputy Mayor Davis asked whether or not projects such as the market place at Southwestern College, which requires a General Plan amendment, would be slowed down because of the study. Mr. Batchelder replied that he did not anticipate delays with the project, since it is being reviewed ahead of time with the assistance of MTDB. Councilmember Padilla stated that the Regional Commercial Analysis and the Economic Development Strategy programs were more directly related than they appeared to be in the work program, and he suggested that staff consider whether or not the two programs should be more expressly related or perhaps combined into one component. Mr. Leiter stated that the two programs are closely related, and the same consultant and staff team would be used to work on both of them. Councilmember Padilla also commented on the Technology component, particularly with regard to capital projects involving public infrastructure. Page 6 - Council Minutes 11/06/01 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Councilmember Rindone commended staff and Council for working in partnership with MTDB on the transit study section of the program. He stated that as the City works to define the areas and communities, equal opportunities and resources need to be provided for all Chula Vista citizens. He added that the City's marketing efforts must incorporate a team of citizens from every area of the City. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution No. 2001~376, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-376, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE C1TY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET, ADDING 1.0 FULL-TIME- EQUIVALENT UNCLASSIFIED PLANNING TECHNICIAN II POSITION, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 ADOPTED SPENDING PLAN THEREFOR The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 12. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Davis announced that she had attended the "Massing of the Colors" at the Balboa Park Organ Pavilion on Sunday, November 4, 2001. She invited the public to attend the Veteran's Commemoration Day celebration at the Chula Vista Memorial Bowl on Sunday, November 11,2001, at 11:00 a.m. Councilmember Salas announced the upcoming performance by Trio Vivachi, to be held at the Community Congregational Church on December 5, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. She encouraged the public to attend the free holiday concert. CLOSED SESSION 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) · Tuchscher Development Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Chula Vista (case no. GIC 758620) This item was not discussed. Page 7 - Council Minutes 11/06/01 ADJOURNMENT - At 5:30 p.m., Deputy Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of November 13, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on November 15, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 8 - Council Minutes 11/06/01