HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/05/25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ()F TIlE (TI'Y COUNCIL
OF TIlE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 25, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
6:00 p,m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of tile City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California
Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, and Deputy Mayor Salas.
(Councilmember Padilia arrived at 6:09 p.m)
ABSENT: Mayor Horton, who was out of town on City business
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 I I, 1999 and May 18, 1999 (Regular Meeting of tile
City Council) and May 18, 1999 (Joint Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency, City Council
and the Housing Authority)
ACTION: Councilember Davis moved approval of the minutes as submitted. Councilnember
Moot seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0 with (Councilmember Padilia not yet
present.
4 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None were submilled
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 5 through 14)
A member of the public asked that Consent Calendar Item #6 (A-T) be removed for separate
consideration. Staff'asked that Item #9C be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as
an Action Item.
5. WRITTEN CON'IMUNICATI()NS
A Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observence of actions taken in Closed Session on May 18, 1999, there were no
actions taken which are reqnired under the Brown Act to be reported.
Stafff recommendation: The letter be receivcd and filed
I, ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. Letter of resignation from the Human Relations Commission - Rafael J. Aguilar.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk
be directed to post immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and
the Public Library.
ORDINANCE 2790, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO TITLE DESIGNATIONS DUE TO DEPARTMENTAL
REORGANIZATIONS (FIRST READING)
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,
severaI Municipal Code sections must be changed to reflect the title changes.
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. (Director of Planning
and Building)
RESOLUTION 19470, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 INSURANCE
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
This action appropriates funding for payment of previously authorized claim settlements and
expenditures.
Staff recommendation: (Council adopt the resolution. (Risk Manager and City Attorney)
9.A.
RESOLUTION 19280, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY
NUMBER 505-02 REGARDING TllE USE OF EARLY L1ENING PROCEDURE
(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 19, 1999.)
RESOLUTION 19281, APPROV1NG THE FORM OF THE SECOND AMENDED
ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER
97-2 (OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE)
Assessment District 97-2 provides public funding for the acquisition of public improvements
within Otay Ranch, Village One. The district was formed under the Municipal Improvement
Act of 1913. Current Council Policy Number 505-2 requires that a project be fillly completed
and accepted by the City prior to acquisition. The amended policy is incorporated in the
proposed amendment to the Acquisition/Financing Agreement which establishes the
procedure for acquiring the improvements from the developer.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works and
Director of Finance)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10.
RESOLUTION 19471, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATES
FOR ACQUISITION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 AND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 97-2, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
At the request of the developers, Council approved the formation of Community Facilities
District Number 97-3 and Assessment District Number 97-2 to finance the acquisition of
public infrastructure serving Otay Ranch SPA One properties. The two agreements with
Willdan Associates are for auditing services associated with the acquisition of public
improvements financed by said districts
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution (Director of Public Works)
11.
RESOLUTION 19472, AWARDING A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT, WITH A TWO-YEAR
EXTENSION AT CITY'S OPTION, TO SPECIAL DISTRICT FINANCING &
ADMINISTRATION, LLC FOR PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
During Fiscal Year 1998/1999, the City established six new Community Facilities Districts in the
Otay Ranch and Sunbow developments for the construchon of public facilities or for the
maintenance of open space areas. The City requires the services of a consultant to perform
services necessary to administer the districts, including calculating charges to be levied on each
parcel and delivering a magnetic tape with this information to the County prior to the August 10th
deadline.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution (Director of Public Works)
12.
RESOLUTION 19473, APPROV1NG A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR TIDEL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1N THE
AREA OF BAYSIDE PARK, CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PARK, MARINA VIEW PARK
AND ADJACENT MEDIANS OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY
The City and San Diego Unified Port District staff have negotiated a new three-year maintenance
agreement for Port District property at the Bayfront Park, Marina View Park, Bayside Park and
landscaped medians on Tidelands Avenue between Sandpiper Way and West "J" Street. The
Agreement amount is not to exceed $339,120 per fiscal year unless a written request and
documentation is submitted to the Port District for approval
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution (Director of Public Works)
13.A.
RESOLUTION 19474, APPROVING A DEFERRAL AGREEMENT WITH SHEA
HOMES AND OTAY PROJECT LLC CONCERNING TIlE DEVELOPMENT OF
CERTAIN LOTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS R-7 AND R- I 0 OF OTAY RANCH SPA ONE,
VILLAGE ONE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
RESOLUTION 19475, APPROVING FINAL MAPS OF TRACT NUMBER 96-04, OTAY
RANCH, VILLAGE ONE, NEIGHBORHOODS R-7 AND R-10, ACCEPTING ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS, AND
WALL EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISIONS,
ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE
INTEREST FOR OPEN SPACE AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES, APPROV1NGTHE
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION 19476, APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE FINAL "B" MAPS OF NEIGHBORHOODS
R-7 AND R-10 1N VILLAGE ONE, SPA ONE OF THE OTAY RANCH PROJECT
The agreement provides that Shea Homes will deli:r construction of 84 homes in R-7 and 71
homes in R-I 0 in order to obtain final map approval for both neighborhoods at this time. The
total number of non-deferred units is 99, which is within the threshold limits for SPA One set
by the Olympic Parkway Agreement.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
14.
REPORT ON THE FISCAL STATUS AS OF THE END OF THE THIRD QUARTER OF
FISCAL YEAR 1998/99
In accordance with Charter Section 504(f), the fiscal status report as of March 31, 1999, was
presented to Council.
Staff recommendation: Conncil accept the report ( Director of Finance)
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Salas offered Consent Calendar Items #5, 7, 8, 9A and B, and 10
through 14, headings read, texts waived The motion carried 4-0.
6,A.
ORDINANCE 2780-A, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 1998 EDITION AND
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1997 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2780-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALl FORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 1998 EDITION AND
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1997 EDITION (FIRST READING)
ORDINANCE 2781-A, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING TIlE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 1998
EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2781-B, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 1998
EDITION (FIRST READING)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ORDINANCE 2782-A AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2782-B AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION AND
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 EDITION (FIRST READING)
ORDINANCE 2783-A AMENDING CHAPTER 15.18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2783-B AMENDING CHAPTER 15.18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION (FIRST READING)
ORDINANCE 2784-A AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION (URGENCY)
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 (FIRST READING)
ORDINANCE 2785-A AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2785-B AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING TIlE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION (FIRST READING)
M. ORDINANCE 2786-A ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 1998 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2786-B, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 1998 EDITION (FIRST
READING)
ORDINANCE 2787-A, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2787-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 ED1TION (FIRST READING)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ORDINANCE 2788-A, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION (URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2788-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA F1RE CODE, 1998 EDITION AND THE UNlFORM
FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION (FIRST READING)
S+
ORDINANCE 2789-A, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE URBAN-WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE, 1997 EDITION
(URGENCY)
ORDINANCE 2789-B, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPT1NG THE URBAN-WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE, 1997 EDITION (FIRST
READING)
Adoption of the various 1997 Editions, Uniform Codes and the various 1998 Editions,
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
establishnqent and maintenance of Uniform Building Regulations within the jurisdictions of
the County of San Diego.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the urgency ordinances and place the remaining
ordinances on first reading (Director of Planning and Building)
Carolyn Butler, 97 Bishop Street, stated that she did not want any changes made to the City Charter.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Salas offered Items #6A through 6T, headings read, texts waived. The
motion carried 4-0
9. C.
RESOLUTION 19282, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
LIM1TED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NUMBER 97-2 (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ONE), APPROVING THE FORM OF BOND
INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Staff's description and recommendation regarding this item appears on page two, under
Consent Calendar Items 9A and 9B.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Salas offbred Resolution #19282, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 4-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carolyn Butler, 97 Bishop Street, accused the City of unlawful practices with regard to real estate
issues and asked that there be no changes made to the City Charter prior to August 10"1.
OTHER BUSINESS
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. The City Manager stated that the June I, 1999 City Council meeting has been
canceled.
B. Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Budget Overview
The City Manager presented an overview of the budget, stating that budget hearings
are scheduled for June 15th, 16th, and 17th, and the budget reflects Council's
directions and policy, as well as Mayor Hortons "renewal" theme in her 1999 State
of the City address.
16. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:58 p.m., Deputy Mayor Salas adjourned the meeting to June 8, 1999, at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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