HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/12/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
December 4, 2001 4:00 P.M.
A Re.gular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:10
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Padilla, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attomey Kaheny, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· INTRODUCTION BY CHRIS SALOMONE, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, JUDI BELL, SENIOR
SECRETARY
Community Development Director Salomone introduced Employee of the Month Judi Bell.
Mayor Horton presented her with a proclamation.
· RECOGNITION OF CHULA VISTA FIREFIGHTER JEFF PETER, WHO PROVIDED
ASSISTANCE IN NEW YORK CITY
Acting Fire Chief Perry introduced Battalion Chief Peter, and Mayor Horton presented him with
a plaque.
· RECOGNITION OF RECENTLY PROMOTED CHULA VISTA FIREFIGHTERS:
JEFF PETER, BATTALION CHIEF AND DAN GILES, CAPTAIN
Acting Fire Chief Perry introduced recently promoted Battalion Chief Peter and Captain Dan
Giles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 16)
Deputy Mayor Davis asked that Item #2A be removed from the agenda, since she was able to be
present at the meeting.
Staffrequested that Item #14 be continued to a future meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF M1NUTES of Adjourned Regular Meetings of November 15 and
November 19, 2001; and Regular Meeting of November 20, 2001
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. REQUEST FROM COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS FOR AN EXCUSED
ABSENCE AT THIS MEETING.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the request.
B. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM JOHN SOOVAJIAN FROM THE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be
directed to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2848, 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, ALLOWING "FOR-PROFIT" DAY CARE FACILITIES IN
COMMUNITY PURPOSE FACILITY ZONING DISTRICTS, AS AUTHORIZED IN
THE PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE
The Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) One Plan to reallocate 97 unused dwelling units authorized by the Otay Ranch
General Development Plan for the Village One core mixed-use project and modify the
SPA One Planned Community District Regulations to allow "for-profit" day care centers.
(Director of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 2849, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REPEALING SECTION 2.52.165 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
At the October 23, 2001 Council meeting, the City Council referred several issues
relating to the City's campaign ordinance to the City Attorney with direction to return at
a later date. The City Attorney was requested to develop language to resolve certain
difficulties with the provisions of Section 2.52.165 and to return with a recommendation
concerning the formation of a committee to review the entire campaign ordinance. (City
Attorney)
Staffrecommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-402, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING CITY STAFF'S ACTION ON APPROVING
CHANGE ORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD, LISTED ON
ATTACHMENT A, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCESS UP TO AN
ADDITIONAL $250,000 IN CHANGE ORDERS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On September 26, 2000, Council amended Policy #574-01, authorizing the City Manager
to approve change orders pertaining to the Corporation Yard project with a single change
order value not exceeding $50,000 and a cumulative value of up to $250,000. The policy
permits the City Manager to exceed the limits if delay of the approval would cause a
delay in the "critical path" schedule of the project. Adoption of the resolution ratifies
staff's recent actions in approving change orders valued at $368,953 and will also
authorize staff to process up to an additional $250,000 in change orders in accordance
with the policy. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-403, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
"SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CA (PROJECT JY-065H) AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GAS TAX FUND
On October 3, 2001, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for sidewalk
replacement at various locations in the City (Project JY-065H). The low bid was
submitted by J. M. Scibilia, Inc. of Escondido. The work consists of the removal and
replacement of displaced curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways. The work includes
excavation and grading, PCC sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters, asphalt concrete
pavement, removal and disposal of existing improvements, traffic control, protection and
restoration of existing improvements, other miscellaneous work, and all labor, material,
equipment, and transportation necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-404, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING REQUEST FROM THE CHULA VISTA RV
RESORT & MARINA TO CONDUCT WINTERFEST 2001 AND AUTHORIZING
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES AND WAiVING CITY FEES FOR POLICE
SERVICES
The Chula Vista RV Resort & Marina, in conjunction with South Bay Community
Services, The Salvation Army, Chula Vista PAL, Head Start, Episcopal Community
Services, Lutheran Social Services, Chula Vista Cares, Chula Vista Welfare Council, and
Catholic Charities, is requesting permission to conduct an organized Winterfest 2001 on
Saturday, December 8, 2001. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-405, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING RECLASSIFICATIONS, SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN BENEFIT GROUP FOR SEVEN
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
The requests for reclassification, salary adjustments, and/or changes in benefit group are
a result of a change in the scope of duties and realm of responsibility assigned to these six
positions. These classifications now have five incumbents and one vacancy. (Director of
--- Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-406, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA
BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2002
The Internal Revenue Code requires that employers offering cafeteria plans under Section
125 have a written plan document and that the employer adopt the plan document
annually. The proposed resolution fulfills this requirement. (Director of Human
Resources)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-407, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A RESTATED AND AMENDED 457
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The City has offered a deferred compensation plan to employees since 1975. Since the
plan was adopted, it has been modified several times in order to conform to changing
Internal Revenue Service regulations. This amendment is necessary to implement the
considerable enhancements made available by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA). (Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-408, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A 401(a) DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLAN AND APPROVING A PLAN ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH
NATIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION INC.
In addition to the 457 deferred compensation plan currently offered, the Council recently
approved the provision of a new deferred compensation plan for Executive and Senior
Management employees to be effective in January 2002. Staff recommends the adoption
of the plan established pursuant to Intemal Revenue Service Code Section 401 (a) and that
the new plan be administered through an administrative agreement with one of the City's
existing plan administrators, National Deferred Compensation, Inc.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-409, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FOR OTAY PARK
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-410, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,725
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR OTAY PARK; AND AMENDING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. PR214 BUDGET TO INCLUDE
THESE FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS &
RECREATION, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN THE APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTATION WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT THE
GRANT FUNDS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The City has received notice of the award of grant funds from the state in the amount of
$83,725 for improvements to Otay Park. In order to receive the funds, the City must
submit an application to the state Department of Parks and Recreation. The state allows
the City to apply for and accept the grant simultaneously.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13A. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-411, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PER CAPITA
GRANT FUNDS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION FOR THE SKATE PARK AT GREG ROGERS PARK
ADJACENT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ON OLEANDER
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-412, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A PER CAPITA GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,581,000 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE SKATE PARK AT
GREG ROGERS PARK ADJACENT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ON
OLEANDER; AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) FOR THE SKATE PARK; AND APPROPRIATING THESE
GRANT REVENUES 1N THE NEW CIP; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PARKS & RECREATION, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN THE APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTATION WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT THE
GRANT FUNDS
The City has received notice of the award of per capita grant funds from the state in the
amount of $1,581,000. It is suggested that these funds be used to fund the construction of
the skate park at Greg Rogers Park, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club on Oleander. In
order to receive the funds, the City must now submit an application to the state
Department of Parks and Recreation. The state allows the City to apply for and accept
the grant simultaneously.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
14. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AS IMPRACTICAL AND
AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR $102,760 TO PURKISS ROSE-RSI FOR
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SKATE PARK AT GREG
ROGERS PARK ADJACENT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT OLEANDER
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND PURKISS ROSE-RSI
The Parks & Recreation Department has long realized that a need for a safe and secure
skate park venue exists in Chula Vista. On October 9, 2001, Council approved the design
for the skate park at Greg Rogers Park, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club on Oleander.
The approved design and feasibility study were conducted and produced by Purkiss Rose,
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
the successful bidder in the RFP process. Whereas Purkiss Rose performed admirably
and successfully completed the design and feasibility study, it is recommended that
Purkiss Rose provide consulting services for the creation of the construction documents
and assist City staff during the construction project. Staff recommends that the bidding
process be waived and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an
agreement with Purkiss Rose in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. (Director of
Parks and Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-413, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIViNG THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDiNG PROCESS,
AND AWARDiNG THE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONSULTiNG CONTRACT
FOR $49,000 TO ARCH PAC, iNC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE LOMA VERDE POOL RENOVATION
The Parks & Recreation Department's approved Capital Improvement Project No. PR-
226 identifies the Loma Verde Pool renovation project, which includes removing the
existing island to increase the programmable area of the pool, removing and disposing of
the current decking, installing rim-flow gutters, resurfacing the pool, providing depth
markers in the tile and coping, and replacing and repairing deck equipment. This project
requires the services of an architect to design and furnish plans and specifications to
allow a pool contractor to perform the tasks associated with the pool renovation. Due to
the status of the project, timing issues, and since Arch Pac, Inc. has successfully
performed the design renovation project at Parkway Pool, staff recommends that the
bidding process be waived and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute
an agreement with Arch Pac, Inc. in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
(Director of Parks and Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2001~414, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG AN INDIVIDUAL PARK MASTER PLAN
AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NAME FOR PARK P-2 OF OTAY RANCH SPA
ONE, VILLAGE ONE
The Otay Ranch Company has prepared an individual Park Master Plan for the
neighborhood park site (P-2) located in the Otay Ranch SPA One, Village One project
area. The Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended approval of the Park
Master Plan and park name, Harvest Park. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to remove Item 2A from the agenda, continue
Item #14 at the request of staff, and to approve staff's recormmendations; and he
offered Consent Calendar Item #1, Items #2B through #13, and Items #15 and
#16, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC HEAR1NGS
17. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE FORMATION OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH) AND
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY SPECIAL TAXES AND
INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY SUCH SPECIAL TAXES
(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2001)
On June 19, 2001, Council accepted NNP-Tr/mark San Miguel Ranch, LLC's application
and approved the initiation of proceedings to consider the formation of Community
Facilities District No. 2001-1 (CFD No. 2001-1). On September 25, 2001, Council
adopted a resolution of intention to form the district and a resolution of intention to incur
a bonded indebtedness for each improvement area therein; and set the public hearing for
November 6, 2001. The public hearing was continued to this date at the request of the
applicant.
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 author/zed to be used
for certain transportation projects, as directed by the City. Adoption of the resolutions
will continue the formal proceedings leading to the establishment of CFD No. 2001-1:
designate Improvement Areas A and B therein; authorize the levy of special taxes,
subject to the approval of the qualified electors in each improvement area; and authorize
bonds to be issued for each improvement area, to be secured by the levy of the special
taxes. (Director of Public Works)
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.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she then closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendation and offered the following
Resolution Nos. 2001-415 and 2001-416, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-415, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-416, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING NECESSITY TO INCUR A
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR EACH IMPROVEMENT AREA OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH),
SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF EACH SUCH
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
IMPROVEMENT AREA A PROPOSITION TO INCUR A BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
SUCH IMPROVEMENT AREA TO FINANCE CERTAIN TYPES OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
The motion carded 5-0.
18. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT
CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION
In order to adequately protect the City's interest in delinquent solid waste service charges
and ensure that collection efforts are directed towards the responsible property owner in
the event of a change of ownership, staff is recommending approval for liens against
affected properties as a preliminary action to placing the delinquencies on the property
tax rolls if they remain unpaid. Adoption of the resolution will enhance the collection
process for delinquent solid waste service charges by reducing the amount of
uncollectable losses and ensure that payment will be received on a timelier basis.
(Assistant City Manager Powell)
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.
Assistant City Manager Powell stated that Pacific Waste turned over to the City approximately
353 delinquent trash accounts, of which approximately 30% were subsequently been paid.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating.
Jerry Ohm, 157 lnkopah Street, spoke against approval of the proposed resolution and suggested
that it be revised to comply with the Code. He added that the City and its franchise agent should
first establish individual rates for solid waste and recycling and have those rates available for
public review, as required by the Code. He also pointed out that late fees indicated on the staff
report appeared to be higher than allowed by Code. Assistant City Attorney Googins responded
that the technical issues raised by Mr. Ohm should not invalidate the action to be taken by
Council, and he added that staff would investigate the issues raised by Mr. Ohm.
There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
heating.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution No. 2001-417, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-417, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
CHARGES AS LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT
REGULAR TAX BILL
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
19. REPORT REGARDiNG THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE DESIGNATION
OF 769 BROADWAY, THE HENRY FISCHER HOUSE AS A HISTORIC SITE
On August 21, 2001, Council considered the designation of the Henry Fischer House at
769 Broadway as a historic site, based upon the recommendation of the Resource
Conservation Commission. The Council also considered other potential actions that could
be taken to preserve the house. At that time, Council requested that staff retum with
information on a number of issues, including the feasibility of City preservation of the
house as a museum. (Director of Planning and Building)
Development Service Technician Tessitori-Lopez presented the report on the Henry Fischer
House.
Pamela Bensoussan, 616 Second Avenue, urged Council to accept the recommendation of the
Resource Conservation Commission to designate the Henry Fischer House as a historic site. She
pointed out that historic designation does not require the property owner's approval.
Councilmember Salas requested that a copy of the City's ordinance be submitted to Council for
review, prior to accepting staff's recommendation.
Councilmember Rindone suggested that the ordinance be referred to staff for review and
possibly to propose amendments.
Nancy Parks, 124 Hilltop Drive, informed Council that the Henry Fischer House is probably the
oldest remaining home in Chula Vista, and the City is losing historic properties that have not
been so designated. She believed that the designation of the Fischer House would help keep it
before the public eye, and she asked Council to establish a policy or program for the preservation
of historic properties.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to accept the report. Councilmember Padilla
seconded the motion, and it carded 5-0.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-418, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATiNG THE GEORGE STEESE HOUSE AS A
HISTORIC SITE AND PLACiNG THE GEORGE STEESE HOUSE ON THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LIST OF HISTORIC SITES iN ACCORDANCE WITH MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.32.070(A)
The property owner, Veronica Lugo, has requested that her property at 224 Fig, known as
the George Steese house, be considered for inclusion on Chula Vista's List of Historic
Sites. The Resource Conservation Commission (RCC) considered the designation of the
property at its October 15, 2001 meeting and recommends that the house be placed on the
..-. list. (Director of Planning and Building)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Councilmember Rindone abstained from discussion and voting on Item #20 due to his ownership
of property less than 500 feet from the subject property. He left the dais.
Development Service Technician Tessitori-Lopez presented a report on the George Steese
House.
Councilmember Salas cautioned Council to specify criteria for future historic home designations
to distinguish between one-of-a-kind historic homes and mass-produced homes that are made to
look like older style homes.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Resolution No. 2001-418, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Rindone abstaining.
OTHER BUSINESS
21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands noted that several items on the agenda for December 18th required four
votes. Since Mayor Horton and Deputy Mayor Davis will be in Sacramento at the League
conference on that date, it was the consensus of the Council to cancel the December 18th meeting
and to schedule an adjourned meeting on Monday, December 17, 2001, at 6:00 p.m.
22. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Appointment of Deputy Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Davis nominated Councilmember Padilla as Deputy Mayor. Councilmember
Salas nominated Councilmember Rindone as Deputy Mayor, explaining that it is an election year
and the title of"Deputy Mayor" could give an unfair advantage to a candidate in the race.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis moved to appoint Councilmember Padilla as Deputy Mayor.
Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Padilla abstaining.
OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
B. Ratification of appointment to the International Friendship Commission: Sara
Alviz.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Sara Alviz to the International
Friendship Commission. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
C. Ratification of appointment to the Safety Commission: Mark Perrett.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Mark Perrett to the Safety
Commission. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
D. Ratification of appointment to the Town Centre Project Area Committee: David
McClurg.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of David McClurg to the Town
Centre Project Area Committee. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0.
E. Ratification of appointment to the Town Centre Project Area Committee: Lisa
Moctezuma.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Lisa Moctezuma to the Town
Centre Project Area Committee. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0.
F. Ratification of appointment to the Board of Appeals and Advisors: Ben West.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Ben West to the Board of
Appeals and Advisors. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
G. Consideration of endorsement of a Hate-Free Zone program in Chula Vista.
ACTION: Mayor Horton directed staff to prepare a resolution in support of the Hate-Free
Zone program.
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas invited the public to attend a free Christmas concert by Trio Vivachi on
Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church.
Deputy Mayor Davis stated that a local resident had informed her of a stop sign that is proposed
to be installed at Greensview and Eastridge Loop. Staff opposed the installation, while the
Safety Commission supported it. The resident believed that a crosswalk, rather than a stop sign,
was needed. Deputy Mayor Davis asked that the matter be brought forward for Council review.
Councilmember Rindone congratulated the Chula Vista Downtown Business Association on an
excellent Yuletide parade held last Saturday, and he commented on how heartwarming it had
been to observe the community's participation in the event. He recommended that a
congratulatory letter be sent to the Downtown Business Association on behalf of the Mayor and
Council.
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CLOSED SESSION A
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG iNITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
Two Cases
ACTION: Direction was given to Counsel.
25. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.5 (e)
City Manager
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 11,
2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be
held December 13, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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