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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2008/03/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 4, 2008 4:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone (arrived at 4:07 p.m.), and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, Interim City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DAVE BYERS, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, MIKE LEAKE, TREE TRIMMER SUPERVISOR Public Works Director Byers introduced employee of the month Mike Leake. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Mr. Leake. Mr. Leake invited all to attend the Arbor Day planting event on April 26, 2008 at Mountain Hawk Park, commencing at 9:00 a.m. . PRESENTATION BY IMPERIAL BEACH PORT ART COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE, GAIDI FINNIE, ON THE STATUS OF THE LIGHTING OF THE CORONADO BAY BRIDGE PROJECT Mr. Finnie gave a presentation on the status of the lighting of the Coronado Bay Bridge project. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 3) I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 7 and February 12,2008. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-066, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION CHANGE REQUEST FORM, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA ROAD SYSTEM (CRS) MAPS, AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SUBMIT THE FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION CHANGE REQUEST FORM AND CRS MAPS TO CALTRANS Page] - Council Minutes March 4, 2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Caltrans requires that additions to the City's street inventory, such as in the eastern territories, be classified and reported so that they can update the California Road System Maps. Adoption of the resolution updates the City's inventory and provides the required information to Caltrans. (Engineering and General Services) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.25 - "RECYCLING", TO IMPLEMENT A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING PROGRAM (FIRST READING) This proposed ordinance is one component of the City of Chula Vista's Assembly Bill 939 Integrated Waste Management Plan to divert material from the landfill- converting waste to a resource. Adoption of the ordinance addresses the declining waste diversion by creating a program to recycle construction and demolition materials. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council hold first reading of the ordinance. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, except on Item 2, which carried 4-0- I, with Councilmember McCann abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Stucky, Chula Vista resident, representing the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, spoke about the company's seven-point challenge to reduce energy consumption, use of natural resources, and waste production, and called upon owners and managers of commercial real estate, to reduce energy consumption. He then provided the Council with information about the initiative and looked forward to working with the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG), AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Page 2 - COWlcil Minutes March 4, 2008 .. _J PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) As a Housing and Urban Development entitlement community, the City receives grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) and the (HOME) programs. The funds are distributed among local non-profits, housing developers and City departments in order to provide decent housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment for low-moderate income persons. Prior to distribution of the grant funds, the City must conduct a minimum of two public hearings to solicit public input on the community development and housing needs. (Redevelopment and Housing Director) Mayor Cox opened the public hearing and continued the item to the meeting of March II, 2008, at the request of staff. 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE City staff prepared a Western Transportation Development Impact Fee Report to analyze potential traffic impacts of proposed new development on the west side of the City's transportation system and to calculate development impact fees based on that analysis. The City's Eastern Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) Program was established in 1988 and is responsible for the equitable funding of transportation facilities east of I-80S. The proposed Western Transportation Development Impact Fee (WTDIF) is a similar program proposed for Western Chula Vista. (Engineering and General Services Director) Engineering and General Services Director Griffin introduced the Western Transportation Development Impact Fee project. Principal Planner Rivera then presented a report on the project. Mayor Cox opened the Public Hearing. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed fees: Scott Molloy, San Diego resident, representing the Building Industry Association, San Diego County, was opposed to the item, with the exception of the TransNet Extension Development Impact Fee, which he supported. Matt Adams, San Diego resident, representing the Building Industry Association Urban Council. Harold West, Chula Vista resident. The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed fees: Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, representing Crossroads II. David Krogh, Chula Vista resident. Page 3 - Council Minutes March 4, 2008 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Engineering and General Services Director Griffin noted a duplication of a section of the ordinance regarding projects that were exempt from the fee, and asked that the Council, in its consideration of the proposed ordinances, eliminate section 3.55.170 in favor of the exemptions found in section 3.55.100, which would renumber the remaining sections of the ordinance accordingly. Engineering and General Services Director Griffin addressed some of the comments by the speakers. City Manager Garcia explained that while private residential development had taken a downturn, there was continued strong commercial and industrial development. He stated that one of the ways of positioning the City for a solid rebound of the building industry, was to ensure that developers did not have to bear unreasonable charges when development projects were brought forward by having fees that pooled the charges to significantly reduce costs of major transportation improvements. Deputy Mayor Rindone suggested that staff look at incentives for initial projects when the market improves, in order to begin the process of revitalization that is needed in downtown Chula Vista. Councilmember Castaneda suggested that staff look at other funding mechanisms such as tax increment for the installation of curbs, sidewalks and gutters in the community. He also suggested that staff look at additional methods to stimulate development under the current market, beyond the $2,000 fee, for each newly constructed residential housing unit, including at what point during the construction project to collect fees, and to issue credits or incentives for developments built near transit. Councilmember McCann stated that implementation of the proposed fees at this time would affect revitalization of older communities and new businesses. He stated that the proposed fees were too high, and suggested that should a fee be established, that it begin at a $2,000 minimum, with an incentive that there be no immediate fees, and a reassessment of the fees upon market improvements. Engineering and General Services Director Griffin stated that staff would be working with the Building Industry Association to look at modifYing the triggering of payment of fees. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to place Item 5A on first reading, heading read, text waived, with direction to staff to work with the Building Industry Association and individuals in the industry, to seek incentives and ensure resources to fund the improvements. Page 4 - Council Minutes March 4, 2008 ~ --~ PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: D. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ]MPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA EXCLUDING PROJECTS - 1-5-17, STM-361, RAS-15, BP-5, 1-805-2, RAS-17, BP-4, BP-2, AND OR-4 (F]RST READING) Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann voting no. Councilmember Castaneda moved to place Item 5B on first reading, heading read, text waived. B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO M]TlGATE TRANSPORTATION ]MPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING PROJECTS - 1-5-17, STM-361, RAS-15, AND BP-5 (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 3-1-1, with Councilmember McCann voting no, and Councilmember Ramirez abstaining. Councilmember Ramirez moved to place Item 5C on first reading, heading read, text waived. c. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ]MPACT FEE PROGRAM TO M]T]GATE TRANSPORTATION ]MPACTS W]THIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING PROJECTS - ]-805-2, RAS-17, AND BP-4 (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining. Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to place Item 5D on first reading, heading read, text waived. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING PROJECT BP-2 (FIRST READING) Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 3-1-1, with Councilmember McCann voting no, and Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. Page 5 - Council Minutes March 4, 2008 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to place Item 5E on first reading, heading read, text waived. E. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT (TF-358) PREPARED BY STAFF AND ESTABLISHING A WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM TO MITIGATE TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS WITHIN WESTERN CHULA VISTA INCLUDING PROJECT OR-4 (FIRST READING) Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 3-1-1, with Councilmember McCann voting no, and Deputy Mayor Rindone abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 7. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of Albert Sides to the Board of Appeals and Advisors. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Albert Sides to the Board of Appeals and Advisors. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox announced that on March 3, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger awarded the City $335,700 in a California Gang Reduction Intervention Prevention Program. She commented on the recent opening of the South Bay Expressway toll road with positive comments received from the community that the facility was open and was built at no cost to taxpayers. Mayor Cox also reminded everyone about the newly renovated Otay Park, now open to the public. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez encouraged everyone to view the recently installed Rohr Drop Hammer in Memorial Park, stating that it represented an important part of the City's history. He also thanked Mr. Peter Watry for his work on the project. He then spoke about information he received from the National League of Cities, about an awards program for Municipal Excellence, and he suggested that the City Manager consider a nomination by the City of Chula Vista in the future. Councilmember Castaneda spoke with respect to the recently opened South Bay Expressway and feedback he received from people who were interested in incentives for car pools, high- efficiency vehicles, and mass transit. Furthermore, that he looked forward to continued work by Page 6 - Council Minutes March 4, 2008 COUNCIL COMMENTS (Continued) the City and businesses to seek ways to preserve energy consumption. He stated that he attended the recent High Tech High groundbreaking event. He announced that Hilltop High School would be represented at an upcoming robotics competition. He then spoke about his participation as a judge at a Lions Club speakers contest for high school students, on the topic of immigration issues, with a second place award given to a Chula Vista High School student. He then referenced a recent Union Tribune article about the decision by SDG&E and independent system operators to remove the towers on the bay front. Deputy Mayor Rindone announced the City's employee recogmtlOn program scheduled for March 5, 2008 in City Hall. He stated that the robotics competition would be held at the San Diego Sports Arena on March 7th and 8th. He also stated that the first Friday breakfast was scheduled for March 7, 2008, at the San Diego Country Club, with a special program about the San Diego Junior Theatre and formation of a local foundation for the purpose of retaining and funding the theatre locally. Councilmember McCann welcomed High Tech High to the community. He also recognized Dr. Peter Watry and Frank Roseman for their work on the installation of the Drop Hanuner. At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor No. 644070100 Negotiating Parties: Curt Noland, Jim Sandoval, Ann Moore Under Negotiation: Price and Terms No reportable action was taken on this item. 10. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor No. 6440801000 Negotiating Parties: Rob Cameron, Jim Sandoval, Ann Moore Under Negotiation: Price and Terms No reportable action was taken on this item. Page 7 - Council Minutes March 4, 2008 ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on March 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chula Vista Police Headquarters - Community Room, 315 Fourth Avenue, and thence to the Regular Meeting of March II, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~ ~------ --- """"-Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 8 - Council Minutes March 4, 2008