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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/02/09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 9, 1999 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the 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. 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None were submitted. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Employee Recognition Award of the Month (January) - Guadalupe Sanchez, Department of Library and Recreation, Library Division. City Manager Rowlands introduced Ms. Sanchez, and Mayor Horton presented the Proclamation. Employee Recognition Award of the Month (February) - Margarita Cellano, Human Resources Department. City Manager Rowlands introduced Ms. Cellano, and Mayor Horton presented the Proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5 through 10) 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from the City Attorney stating that Council did not meet in Closed Session on February 2, 1999. Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed. ORDINANCE 2769, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52.040 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRIBUTIONS" TO ALLOW FOR COLLECTION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO RETIRE A DEBT INCURRED IN A DECLARATORY RELIEF ACTION OR ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE PERCEIVED RIGHTS UNDER THE ELECTIONS CODE OR THE MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READiNG AND ADOPTION, CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1999) During the most recent Council election, a candidate incurred substantial legal fees in an effort to enforce rights under the Election Code. The current City ordinance exempts from the definition of "contributions" other donations made to a candidate or councilmembers to assist in paying legal fees. The proposed amendment to the ordinance would make the legal defense fund exception more equitable. Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. (City Attorney) CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION 19356, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK RAMPS ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 (STL-237) On December 16, 1998, sealed bids were received. The work to be done consists of removal of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and the construction of pedestrian ramps on various streets in the City. Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution (Director ofPublic Works) RESOLUTION 19357, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR TIDELANDS MAINTENANCE SERVICE IN THE AREAS OF BAYSIDE PARK, CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PARK, MARINA VIEW PARK AND ADJACENT MEDIANS ON SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTIES, AND AMENDING THE 1998/99 BUDGET FOR MAINTENANCE OF PORT DISTRICT AREAS AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED) Under the agreement with the Port District, City forces have maintained Port District parks and other landscaped areas within Chula Vista since September 1977. An amendment to the current three-year maintenance agreement with the San Diego Unified Port District is required to reflect two changes to the agreement. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) RESOLUTION 19358, ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH CHULA VISTA LIBRARY, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED) The Friends of the South Chula Vista Library have donated $1,320 to the Chula Vista Literacy Program. The funds will be used to purchase LEXIA Software for Reading, a phonics program based on the Orton Gillingham system for teaching reading, and additional instructional resource materials. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director) 10. RESOLUTION 19359, APPROVING VARIOUS PERSONNEL ACTIONS INCLUDING RECLASSIFICATIONS, SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF POSITIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED) In the fiscal year 1998/99 budget for Human Resources, Council approved funds for a City- wide classification/pay study. Though it is anticipated that the study will be completed this fiscal year, there are positions that for a variety of reasons necessitated evaluation prior to the study. These positions have been evaluated by Human Resources staff and adjustments in pay/classification or benefit group is recommended. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Human Resources) ACTION: Mayor Horton oft~red the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. It was approved 5-0, with the exception of item 6, which was approved 3-1-1, with Councilmember Salas voting no, and Councilmember Davis abstaining. Page 2 02/09/99 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Thomas Gibson, 1025 Broadway, Apartment 32, Chula Vista, stated that he has filed a formal complaint with the offices of the City Attorney, Mayor, and City Clerk objecting to the use of city funds to support Proposition L. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 11. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PCA 98-05, AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 19.60 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR A CITY- WIDE KIOSK SIGN PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1999) ORDINANCE 2773, AMENDING SECTION 19.60.480 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ALLOWABLE OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL SUBDIVISION SIGNAGE (FIRST READING) RESOLUTION 19360, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR KIOSK SIGNS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND KIOSK SIGN PLAN The proposed ordinance is to allow for the establishment of a Kiosk Sign Program to: (1) eliminate the proliferation of numerous large illegal signs along major thoroughfares of the City; (2) allow for the construction of off-site directional signage to various residential communities; (3) provide for a uniform design for off-premise directional signs which will be more aesthetically pleasing to the community: and (4) control the location of off-premise signage. Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the resolution. Director of Planning and Building) 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 and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. There being no comments, Mayor Horton closed the hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Ordinance No. 2772 and Resolution No. 19360, headings read and texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS There were none. ACTION ITEMS There were none submitted. Page 3 02/09/99 OTHER BUSINESS 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) A. Scheduling of meetings. City Manager Rowlands stated that the School Task Force Committee will meet on March 1, 1999, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; and the Council will hold a workshop on February 27, 1999, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon to consider the status of the seven Council goals established in 1998. There is also a joint meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Oversight Commissions on March 29, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. 13. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) A. Ratification of appointments to the Performing Arts Task Force - Scott D. Alevy and Barry A. Russell. ACTION: Mayor Hotton moved to ratify the appointment of Scott D. Alevy and Barry A. Russell to the Performing Arts Task Force. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Mayor Horton announced a special meeting to be held on February 28, 1999 at 3:00 p.m., at the Bonita Country Day School, with the International Friendship Committee to strengthen the ties between Chula Vista and its Sister City, Irapuato. 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moot stated that the city'ss upport of Proposition L is entirely appropriate. He also suggested that the water reclamation program be brought back to the Council for discussion. Councilmember Salas reported on her recent trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with government officials concerning regional transportation issues. Councilmember Davis indicated support for Proposition L but expressed concern about the placement of election-related signs on public property. ADJOURNMENT At 6:34 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 4 02/09/99