HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/02/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 12, 2002 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, Rindone, Padilla, 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 BY MAYOR HORTON TO
RACEWALKING COACH ENRIQUE PE~A, CURT KLAUSEN, AND OTHER
RACEWALKERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
ACKNOWLEDGING THE UPCOMING NATIONAL RACEWALK
CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD IN CHULA VISTA ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17,
2002 FOLLOWED BY COMMENTS FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR BUCK
MARTIN REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A YOUTH PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RACEWALKERS
Mayor Horton introduced the racewalkers and read the proclamation; and Deputy Mayor Padilla
presented the proclamation to Coach Pena. Recreation Director Martin and Curt Klausen
commented on the newly established partnership between the racewalkers and Chula Vista
youth.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 7)
Mayor Horton noted that Item #3 would be continued at the request of staff; and Item #4 would
be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration at the request of members of
the public. With regard to Item #6, Councilmember Rindone commended Assistant City
Manager Powell and his staff for their ability to obtain high returns on the City's investments.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 15, January 22, January 29, and February 5,
2002.
Staffrecommendation: Council approve the minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-036, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF SIX (6)
APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS) FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 HAZARD
ELIMINATION SAFETY (HES) PROGRAM
The Federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act (FSTAA) of 1982 created the Hazard
Elimination Safety (HES) program by combining several existing safety programs. The
HES program provides funds for safety improvements on all public roads and highways,
except for the interstate system. These funds serve to eliminate or reduce the number and
severity of traffic accidents at hazardous public roads and highway locations, sections,
and elements. CalTrans regulations require that official applications be submitted in
order for projects to be considered for funding. In order for an application to be official,
Council must approve a resolution authorizing submittal of the Federal Fiscal
Year 2003/2004 HES program. Projects are chosen and then approved for funding after
the applications have been evaluated by CalTrans. (Director of Public Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
WAW1NG THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING AN -
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LINDA BARTZ &
ASSOCIATES, FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES NEEDED FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER INTERCEPTOR AND THE WOLF CANYON
TRUNK SEWER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
The consultant, Linda Bartz & Associates, currently has a contract with the City for the
provision of legal services for a variety of projects. Under this contract, the consultant
has provided some services relative to the acquisition of right-of-way for the construction
of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor (SW219) and the Wolf Canyon trunk sewer
(SW225) projects. However, as design work on the Salt Creek project progressed, it
became evident that the consultant's services would be required to a larger extent than
was originally anticipated. City staff has recommended approval of a separate agreement
with Linda Bartz & Associates for the provision of legal services related to the
construction of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor and the Wolf Canyon trunk sewer
projects. (Director of Public Works/CityAttomey)
Staff recommendation: Council continue this item.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-038, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AND APPROVING A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE GRAFFITI ERADICATION SERVICES
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The graffiti eradication program removes graffiti from private property when the owner
of the property requests assistance through the graffiti hotline. (Chief of Police)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-039, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE EXIST1NG CITY INVESTMENT
POLICY AND GUIDELINES TO COMPLY WITH NEW STATE LEGISLATION
Adoption of the resolution amends the existing City investment policy and guidelines to
reflect the additional reporting requirements and other minor changes as set forth in
Assembly Bills 943,609 and 2220. (Assistant City Manager Powell)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-040, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MNA
CONSULTING FOR LAND USE CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE
REVISED DRAFT MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM (MSCP)
SUBAREA PLAN, iMPLEMENTING ORDINANCES AND IMPLEMENTING
AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-041, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAWING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
DUDEK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF A FIRST SCREENCHECK
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
THE REVISED DRAFT MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM
(MSCP) SUBAREA PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT
Subsequent to City Council's adoption of the draft Multiple Species Conservation
Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan in October 2000, environmental conditions changed,
which prompted the City to provide further revisions to the draft MSCP Subarea Plan.
Adoption of the resolutions approves the fourth amendment to the existing contract with
MNA Consulting, for an amount not to exceed $47,000, for consulting services to include
preparation of a revised draft MSCP Subarea Plan; and a new contract with Dudek and
Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $32,900 (with an additional $8,225 for
additional services should they be necessary), for environmental consulting services to
begin preparation of CEQA/NEPA-related documents. (Director of Planning and
Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items #1, #2, and #5 through #7, headings read, texts waived, with Item
#3 continued to a future meeting. The motion carried 5-0.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-037, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AGREEiNG TO A $10,000 CONTRIBUTION TO SAN
DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC (SDG&E) FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON
FOURTH AVENUE, SOUTH OF ORANGE AVENUE, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
Capital improvement project STL-256 is for a new sidewalk on the west side of Fourth
Avenue across an SDG&E easement south of Orange Avenue. Engineering plans have
been completed for this 250-foot segment of missing sidewalk, but funding for the project
is not scheduled until Fiscal Year 2003/2004. The adjoining property owner, SDG&E,
has made an offer to construct the sidewalk if the City participates. (Director of Public
Works)
Tony Carbasal, 444 Anita Street #110, spoke on behalf of himself and his neighbors in support of
the project and thanked Councilmember Salas for her assistance in furthering the project.
Ralph G. Brown, 444 Anita Street #97, also supported the project and thanked Councilmember
Salas.
ACTION: Councilmember Salas thanked SDG&E for its contribution to the community and
offered Resolution 2002-037, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
David Lancaster, 339 East J Street, opposed having his sewer service charge added to his
property tax bill.
Ben Pedillo, resident of E1 Cajon and owner of rental property in Chula Vista, also
opposed the addition of sewer service charges to his property tax bill, stating that the
charges should be paid directly by those who use the service.
ACTION ITEMS
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A BUSINESS iNCENTIVE AGREEMENT
WITH EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC., AND MC MAI-ION DEVELOPMENT GROUP
In November 1999, Council approved a business incentive agreement with EastLake
Development Company, which resulted in Leviton building its 90,000 square-foot
western regional R&D facility in Chula Vista. The agreement not only enabled the
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
attraction of Leviton, but also required EastLake to entitle the remaining 80 acres of
business park, bringing much needed light manufacturing/R&D land on line, available for
immediate development by other hi-tech employers. The EastLake incentive agreement
paved the way for the recruitment of DNP, a subsidiary of Dai Nippon Ltd, which
recently announced the location of its electronics manufacturing plant in EastLake, and
now paves the way for the recruitment of a new Chula Vista benchmark the North
American headquarters of Hitachi Home Electronics (America). (Director of Community
Development)
Economic Development Manager Dye presented the provisions of the proposed agreement. The
Mayor and Councilmembers congratulated all those who contributed in bringing the significant
project to Chula Vista.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered the following resolutions, headings read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-042, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BUSINESS INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT WITH EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC., AND MC MAHON
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAME
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-043, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CITY PAYMENT OVER TEN
YEARS OF $157,170 IN PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
(PFDIF), WAIVING $45,341 IN VARIOUS PROCESSING AND PERMIT
FEES, AND APPROPRIATING $15,717 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FIRST YEAR PAYMENT
OF PFDIF (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-044, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND APPROPRIATING $91,742
IN CDBG FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF SPECIFIC CITY PROCESSING FEES
AND PERMITS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
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OTHER BUS1NESS (Continued)
10. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission - Greg
Alabado.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Greg Alabado to the Housing
Advisory Commission. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
B. Consideration of approval of letter to California Public Utilities Commission
regarding allocation of Department of Water Resources power contract costs
among the state's electric utilities.
Mayor Horton submitted a letter she had sent to the California Public Utilities Commission and
suggested that Councilmembers might want to send a follow-up letter to the CPUC.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to send a follow-up letter via e-mail to the CPUC
from the full Council. Deputy Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
C. Mayor Horton read a letter from the Marysville Professional Firefighters Local
3129 expressing gratitude to Chula Vista firefighters for their support and
fellowship to a terminally ill Marysville firefighter who was hospitalized in Chula
Vista and for their assistance to the family of the firefighter, who died on
September 1 lth.
D. Mayor Horton requested to reconvene and update the membership of the UC
Chula Vista Task Force.
ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to approve the Mayor's request to reconvene
the task force and update its membership and also to extend an invitation to John
Jolliffe and Jerrold Siegel to become members of the task rome.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rindone announced that new Port Commissioner William Hall will be sworn in
on February 26th at 1:00 p.m. and that Councilmembers and the public were welcome to attend
the ceremony at Port District offices.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:08 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2002,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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