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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/06/08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 8, 1999 CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Salas and Mayor Horton Councilmember Padilla ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 25, 1999 (Regular Meeting of the City Council) and May 25, 1999 (Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council) Mayor Horton asked that both sets of minutes be amended to reflect that she had been out of town on City business on May 25th. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas moved to approve the minutes as amended. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Employee Recognition Award of the Month - Florence Picardal, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Department, Engineering Division. City Manager Rowlands and Director of Public Works Lippitt introduced Ms. Picardal, and Mayor Horton presented a proclamation to her. B. Proclaiming June 7 through June 12, 1999, as "Management Week." Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Karin August, President, BF Goodrich Chapter of the National Management Association. C. Proclaiming June 5 through June 12, 1999, as "National Home Ownership Week." Mayor Hotton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to a representative from the San Diego HUD office. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5 through 17) 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that Council did not meet in Closed Session on May 25, 1999. Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed. 6. A. ORDINANCE 2780-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1997 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2781-B, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIPORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 1998 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) C. ORDINANCE 2782-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION AND UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2783-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2784-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2785-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2786-B, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 1998 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2787-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 ED1T1ON (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) ORDINANCE 2788-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Page 2 - City Council June 8, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ORDINANCE 2789-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE URBAN-W/LDLAND INTERFACE CODE, 1997 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Adoption of the various 1997 editions of Uniform Codes and the various 1998 editions of California Codes is a routine action undertaken by the Planning and Building Department every three years in response to newly published Codes. The adoption of these Codes is in conformance with Council Policy 500-04, as adopted by Resolution 5656, which endorses the establishment and maintenance of Uniform Building Regulations within the jurisdictions of the County of San Diego. Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances on second reading for adoption. (Director of Planning and Building) ORDINANCE 2790, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TITLE DESIGNATIONS DUE TO DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) In July 1998, the Department of Planning and the Department of Building and Housing were reorganized. The reorganization removed the titles of Planning Director and Director of Building and Housing and replaced it with Director of Planning and Building. As a result, several Municipal Code sections must be changed to reflect the title changes. Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. (Director of Planning and Building) RESOLUTION 19480, APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONSiDER GRANTING A WASTE MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES UNTIL THE YEAR 2007 W1TH AN OPTION TO EXTEND UNTIL THE YEAR 2015 SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE (WITH POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS AT CITY'S OPTION UNTIL THE YEAR 2031) AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSiDER SAME FOR JUNE 22, 1999 City staff negotiated with Pacific Waste Management the terms for a waste management franchise renewal, and a report submitted to Council summarized the proposed terms. Before the Council may grant such a renewal, the City Charter requires that a resolution of intention be adopted and a public hearing be scheduled. It is proposed that a public hearing be scheduled for June 22, 1999. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Conservation Coordinator) RESOLUTION 19481, AMENDING THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS POLICY TO INCLUDE THE COMPENSATION POLICY AS APPENDIX A The proposed resolution amends the Employee/Employer Relations Policy to add the compensation policy as Appendix A. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Human Resources) Page 3 - City Council June 8, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 10. RESOLUTION 19482, REJECTING AS NON-RESPONSIVE THE APPARENT LOWEST BIDDER AND AWARDING PURCHASING AGREEMENT TO THE LOWEST BIDDER HAWTHORNE MACHINERY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WHEELED EXCAVATOR On May 9, 1999, an advertisement was placed in the Star News soliciting bids for the proposed City purchase of a wheeled excavator. In addition, eight prospective bidders from the Purchasing Agent's bid list, including one local vendor, were contacted directly. On May 20, 1999, the bids for the wheeled excavator were opened. Three bidders responded, but none were local. The lowest acceptable and responsive bidder was Hawthorne Machinery Company with a net total price of $187,47854. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works and Director of Finance) 11. RESOLUTION 19483, DECLARING 1TS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS IN ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITH1N ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 94-1, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, AND ORDERING THE INH1ATION OF ASSESSMENT BALLOT PROCEDURES AS TO THOSE ASSESSMENTS PROPOSED TO BE INCREASED The City previously formed Assessment Districts Numbers 90-3 and 94-1 to finance infrastructure benefitting the developing properties within the EastLake Trails project. The method of apportioning the original assessments reflected the land use entitlements then applicable to the properties within each respective assessment district. The EastLake Company has asked the City to approve certain changes and modifications and/or reallocations of the existing assessments within these two assessment districts to correspond to the development reflected in the final map for the Trails South project and those other land use approvals for the EastLake Trails North and the EastLake Vistas approved by the City since the formation of the assessment districts. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 12. RESOLUTION 19484, APPROVING AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT TO DUDEK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND A PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER TRUNK The proposed Salt Creek Trunk will transport wastewater from new developments in eastern Chula Vista and provide additional capacity to the existing wastewater collection systems in southern Chula Vista. The City needs the assistance of a consultant to provide engineering and environmental services and to prepare a preliminary design for the Salt Creek Gravity Trunk Sewer. On October 6, 1998, Council approved the appropriation of $150,000 from the Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund and $150,000 from the Salt Creek Sewer Basin Development Impact Fund to cover the cost of the preliminary design for the Salt Creek Trunk Sewer. Approval of this resolution will allow for the preparation of the preliminary design and determine the environmental constraints and alignment for subsequent final design of the interceptor. Upon completing the preliminary design, the City will prepare a Request for Proposals and hire a consultant to prepare the final design. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Page 4 - City Council June 8, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 13. RESOLUTION 19485, ESTABLISHING DATES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF POLES AND OVERHEAD FACILITIES WITHIN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 123, PHASE ll, ALONG "E" STREET FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO TOYON LANE, INCLUDING CORTE HELENA On October 27, 1992, the Council established Underground Utility District Number 123 along "E" Street from Broadway to Toyon Lane, including Corte Helena. The project was divided into two phases. Phase I extended from Broadway to Fourth Avenue, and Phase II extends from Fourth Avenue to Toyon Lane and includes Corte Helena. Phase I was recently completed, and the Phase II conversion work is currently underway. The conversion of overhead utilities to underground within Phase II is scheduled to be completed by December 17, 1999. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 14.A. RESOLUTION 19486, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NUMBER 99-03, EASTLAKE TRAILS SOUTH, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE PUBLIC EASEMENTS AND ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE STREET EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SA1D MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B, RESOLUTION 19487, APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 99-03, EASTLAKE TRAILS SOUTH, REQUIRING THE EASTLAKE COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 19447, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT C, RESOLUTION 19488, APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND DETENTION BASIN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT DEED AND AGREEMENT WITH THE EASTLAKE COMPANY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING WITHIN A PORTION OF EASTLAKE TRAILS SOUTH AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DETENTION BASIN AND CONSERVATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT On May 4, 1999, the Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract 99-03, EastLake Trails, based on certain conditions with which The EastLake Company agreed to comply and which were established by resolution. The Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Supplemental Subdivision Improvement Agreement are presented at this time for Council consideration and approval. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works) Page 5 - City Council June 8, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 15. RESOLUTION 19489, DECLARING THE INTENT TO FORM THE TOWN CENTRE AND BAY BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS, APPROV1NG THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT, SETTING JULY 27, 1999 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME OF THE PUBLlC HEARING AND ORDERING THE INITIATION OF BALLOT PROCEDURES The Town Centre and Bay Boulevard Landscaping and Lighting Districts were originally formed over 15 years ago by Council resolution. Due to the passage of Proposition 218, a property owners' election must be held in order to continue the assessments for these districts. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 16. RESOLUTION 19490, SCANNING/PRINTING MACHINE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE THE C1TY'S BLUEPRINT The City's blueprint machine, which is used to make copies of original mylar plans, is out of operation and no longer repairable. The machine is used on a daily basis by City staff, primarily in Engineering and Planning, to make copies of original development and construction plans for internal use and for the public. Staff was authorized to solicit bids to replace the blueprinter with more modern equipment that could not only make copies but also scan documents for storage in a digital format on the City's computer network. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 17. RESOLUTION 19491, APPROV1NG THE ADDITION OF 2.0 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT SEASONAL GARDENER POSITIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VOYAGER PARK Voyager Park, an 11 -acre neighborhood park in Rancho del Rey, was developed by McMillin Companies to meet the requirements of the City's Park Dedication Ordinance. The developer has completed the maintenance period to the Department's satisfaction and officially turned over the park to the City on April 1, 1999. Sufficient funds are remaining in the Department's budget to cover the maintenance costs through June 30, 1999, however, Council approval is needed to hire additional staff Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS William Claycomb, 409 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, spoke regarding silicon cell photovoltaic electricity generation. Carolyn Butler, 97 Bishop St., Chula Vista, asked that Channel 24 not be blocked from viewing; objected to a McMillin Companies' entrance, and stated that the City had violated federal law with regard to a SDG&E easement. Page 6 - City Council June 8, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 18. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE MODIFICATION OF THE EXISTiNG TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT 1MPACT FEE (CONTINUED FROM MAY 18, 1999) ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the public hearing to June 22, 1999, as recommended by staff Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. 19. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN SEWER SERVICE CHARGES: RESOLUTION 19492, APPROVING AN INCREASE IN SEWER SERVICE CHARGES BY 6 % PER YEAR FOR EACH OF THE NEXT THREE YEARS, AND APPROV1NG AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ON SEWER SERVICE CHARGES, AND TRANSFERRiNG $3.0 MILLION FROM FUND 222 TO FUND 225 On April 20, 1999, the Council declared the City's intention to increase sewer service charges and set a public hearing for this date to consider the proposed charges. The City's last sewer service rate increase was approved on August 5, 1997. Annual expenditures have increased from $13.65 million in fiscal year 1997/1998 to an estimated $14.29 million in fiscal year 1998/99. Expenditures are projected to exceed revenues by a total of approximately $3.57 million between fiscal years 1999/2000 and 2001/2002. In order to continue to meet expenses related to the construction and operation of the sewage transportation and treatment systems, the sewer service rates must be increased. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (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. Director of Public Works Lippitt explained that the proposed increase in rates is a result of increased charges to the City by the City of San Diego and will provide only for the operation and maintenance of the City's current sewer system. Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. Raymond Mnichowicz, 339 Palm Avenue, objected to the proposed rate increase, stating that some citizens are being asked to subsidize others. Michelle Blumen, 9920 Kika Court, San Diego, representing the San Diego County Apartment Association, expressed concern about the proposed rate increase and its effect on the small business community. She suggested that the City use reserve funds to lessen the impact of the increase. Director of Public Works Lippitt responded that the City is already using reserve funds to subsidize the system and will run out of reserves within three years. There being no further public comments, Mayor Horton closed the public hearing. Page 7 - City Council June 8, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued) Deputy Mayor Salas asked that a study be performed to determine the possibility of installing a separate metering system to determine water usage versus the amount of water going into the sewerage system. ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 19492, approving an increase in sewer service charges by 6 % per year for each of the next three years, and approving an amendment to the master fee schedule on sewer service charges, and transferring $3.0 million from Fund 222 to Fund 225, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. 20. PUBLIC HEARING PCM 99-09/PCC 99-31: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA I COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SELF- STORAGE FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 810-812 LAZO COURT - CASTER GROUP, L.P. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 18, 1999) RESOLUTION 19506, DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS OF THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN TO ALLOW FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES TO BE CONSIDERED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ORDINANCE 2791, AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS OF THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA 1 ) PLAN TO ALLOW FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES TO BE CONSIDERED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (FIRST READING) RESOLUTION 19507, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 810-812 LAZO COURT 1N THE C-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IN THE RANCHO DEL REY PLANNED COMMUNITY The project consists of two three-story buildings with an overall size of 95,025 square feet. It is proposed on a vacant 1.8 acre-site located at the southwest corner of Lazo Court and Paseo del Rey. It is the only vacant parcel remaining in the Rancho del Rey Commercial District, otherwise known as the Power Center. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Commercial District Regulations to allow this type of use, subject to a Conditional Use Permit and associated Conditional Use Permit, for this particular site. Staff recommendation: Council deny the requested amendment to the Commercial District Regulations. (Director of Planning and Building and Director of Community Development)) 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. Associate Planner Steichen explained the proposed project and presented plans and elevations. Page 8 - City Council June 8, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued) Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. Cheryl Cox, representing Cox & Associates and the Caster Group (the applicant), asked the Council to approve the proposed project, citing its benefits to the community. Craig W. Clark, representing Paseo Corners, Ltd., owners of the subject property, asked Council support for the project, stating that he has been unable thus far to obtain a buyer or tenant for the property, which has been vacant a long time. Brian Caster, representing the Caster Group L.P., stated that he currently has 12 existing storage facilities in commercial areas. He explained the proposed plans and business structure and operation. There being no further public comments, Mayor Horton closed the public hearing. ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Ordinance 2791, amending the Commercial District Regulations of the Rancho del Rey Sectional Planning Area (SPA 1 ) Plan to allow for self-storage facilities to be considered subject to approval of a conditional use permit (first reading); and Resolution 19507, approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a self-storage facility at 810-812 Lazo Court in the C-1 Commercial District in the Rancho del Rey planned community, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ACTION ITEMS 21. RESOLUTION 19493, REJECTING APPARENT LOW BID FOR THE "I-805/TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY (STM-304)" PROJECT DUE TO NON-WAIVABLE IRREGULARITIES IN THE BID PROPOSAL SUBMITTED; AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, ARCHER WESTERN CONTRACTORS, LTD., 1N THE SUM OF $2,539,785.85; AND APPROPRIATING $950,444.63 FROM FUND 621, TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT FUND, TO CIP PROJECT STM-304 (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED) On February 20, 1999, the "l-805/Telegraph Canyon Road Interchange Improvements" project was advertised. Five bid proposals were received, and sealed bids were opened on March 24, 1999. The work to be done consists of widening the southbound and northbound off-ramps from 1-805 to Telegraph Canyon Road, installation of traffic signals (southbound exit at Telegraph Canyon Road and Vons driveway at Telegraph Canyon Road), and widening of Telegraph Canyon Road under the 1-805 bridge (eastbound). Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution 19493, rejecting apparent low bid for the "I- 805/Telegraph Canyon Road Interchange Improvements in the City (stm-304)" project due to non-waivable irregularities in the bid proposal submitted; and awarding contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Archer Western Contractors, Ltd., in the sum of $2,539,785.85; and appropriating $950,444.63 from Fund 621, Transportation Development Fund, to C1P Project STM-304, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0. Page 9 - City Council June 8, 1999 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) 22. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF SANDAG'S PRELIMINARY 2020 CITIES/COUNTY FORECAST; AND 23. REVIEW AND COMMENT ON SANDAG'S DRAFT 1999 REGIONAL HOUSINGNEEDS STATEMENT AND REGIONAL SHARE ALTERNATIVES Items #22 and #23 were considered jointly. In March 1999, the SANDAG Board of Directors released the 2020 Forecast for information and review. The 2020 Forecast is a result of several years of work through SANDAG's Regional Growth Management Technical Committee, of which City staff is a part. The 2020 Forecast covers the period from 1995 to 2020 and contains projections for each jurisdiction for population, housing, and employment growth. In addition, as required by State law, Chula Vista and other jurisdictions in the region are in the process of preparing Housing Element updates for the 1999/2004 planning period. As part of those requirements, SANDAG has been working with the State Department of Housing and Community Development and local jurisdictions to formulate the Draft 1999 Regional Housing Needs Statement. The Regional Housing Needs Statement identifies existing and projected housing needs for each of the region's local jurisdictions and is a necessary document for updating Housing Elements. Mike McLaughlin, Director of Planning for SANDAG, was present to answer Council questions regarding the reports. ACTION: Mayor Hotton moved to accept the Preliminary 2020 Cities/County Forecast as information only and direct staff to forward the City's comments regarding the reports to SANDAG via the City Manager's Office. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 24. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS A. Scheduling of meetings. - None. B. Presentation of fiscal year 1999/2000 Capital Improvement Program Budget. The proposed 1999/2000 C1P budget was presented by Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Swanson. No action was taken by the Council. 25. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Horton congratulated Carla Griffin on her appointment as Deputy City Clerk. Mayor Horton reported on her recent tour of Japan, shared photos of the trip and a gift presented to her by Sister City Odawara, and thanked the City for sending an excellent delegation on the trip. Page 10 - City Council June 8, 1999 26. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Salas reported that the Lemon Festival was well attended. She also noted that the City needs to monitor and take steps to eliminate the graffiti along Third Avenue. CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A). In Re White Water Canyon This item was not discussed. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 POA Negotiations. No action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 8:53 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to Adjourned Meetings to be held Tuesday, June 15, 1999, Wednesday, June 16, 1999, and Thursday, June 17, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room of the Administration Building. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 11 - City Council June 8, 1999