HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1998/11/24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CItULA VISTA
Tuesday, November 24, 1998
6:09 p.m.
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
I. ROLLCALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSOPRESENT:
Councilmembers Moot, Rindone. Salas and Mayor Horton
Councilmember Padilia
City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny. Deputy City Clerk Long,
and Administrative Secretm~ Grit~fin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 10, 1998.
ACTION: MSC (Moot/Salas) to approve tile mhautes of November 10, 1998 Motion carried
4-0-1 (Padillia absent).
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
A. A commendation was ~resented to tile City Council and tile Police Department by
Tris Hubbard, Chula Vista Youth Coalition. l~,n- implementin~ a model pro ,ram to
revent youth access to alcohol. Mr Hubbard introduced Angel Yaumas. Maryann
Rodriguez Caroline Parra Elisa Simpacia and :arry Moody, representin, youth
rogr~ms sponsored b: Southbay Family YMCA Boys & Girls Club, Southbay
community Services, Chula Vista Elementary School District. Sweetwater Union
High School District, San Diego County 4H. and the San Diego County Critical
Hours Program, These prom-~ms, Ihnd~d by the City and the San Diego County
Critical Hours Program prjvide recreation and citizenship training. 'Y4~anks was
expressed to tile Mayor and Council ibr takin~ a proactive approach toward
addressing alcohol colicerns and making Chula ViSta a safer community,
Mayor Horton thanked and congratulated Mr. Hubbard and the youth coalition for
their participation in such a wol~tq~while program
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items #5 through #9)
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter fi'om tile City Attorney stating thatl to the best
of his knowledt~e ~-om observance of actions taken in Closed Sessioi~ on November 17 1998,
there were no ~ctions taken ~vhich are required under the Brown Act to be reported,"
6. RESOLUTION 19270 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB TO RESTRUCTURE THE REPAYMENT OF A LOAN 1N THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000 IN CONSIDERATION OF USE BY THE CITY OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
FACILITIES: In a letter to Council dated September 11, 1998, tile Boys and Girls Club
re uested a filll waiver I?om tile obligation to repay a loan fi'om the City in the amount of
$250,000 ~ ' '
cou.cih embcr Rindone stated ,hat sta. 's recon.nle.ldation is
action in rovidhw monetaly assistance to nonprolh ~roups, such
and YM(PX, whi~T~ provide'in-kind services in retur/~.
Councih~emberMootcommentedthatthecouperativca~recmentbetweenthe Boys and Girls
Club and the City will help meet tile needs of children from lower economic backrounds.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continned)
RESOLUTION 19271: ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
"SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS 1N THE CITY (JY-065E)"
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO INCREASE QUANTITIES TO EXPEND ALL
AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT
On October 14, 1998, sealed bids were received. The work consists of the removal and
replacement of displaced curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways, The work includes
excavation and grading, PCC sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters, asphalt concrete
pavement, removal an~ disposal of existing improvements traffic control, protection and
restoration of existing improvements, other m~scellaneoud work, and a abor, material,
e uipment, and transportation necessary for the project. Staff recommends that the Council
aaopt the resolution awarding the contract to Gypsy Queen, Inc. of National City
in the amount of $67,900 and authorizing staff to increase quantities to
expend all funds for the project.
RESOLUTION 19272 APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF ONE APPLICATION TO THE SAN
DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FEDERAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM $15 MILLION RESERVE FUND
On July 24, 1998, the SANDAG Board Of Directors adopted the 1998-2004
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), including a reserve of
$15 million in Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. The
SANDAG Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee agreed to
distribute $14 million in proportion to the relative number of vehicle
miles traveled on arterials and collectors in each jurisdiction. The
remaining $1 million will be used to help fund projects that exceed an
agency funding target with special consideration to those agencies that
did not previously receive STP regional arterial project funding in the
RTIP. Chula Vista's STP targeted funding amount was determined to be
$761,247. Staff prepared an application for the pavement rehabilitation
of Main Street from Broadway to 1-805. For funding to be considered, a
Council resolution approving the application to SANDAG is required.
RESOLUTION 19273 RELEASING THE TRIP DEFERRAL ON EASTLAKE VILLAGE
CENTER I-NORTH AND AUTl lORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CERTIFICATE
OF REALLOCATION EI,IMINAT1NG THE COVENANT TO WITHHOLD
DEVELOPMENT
On July 2, 1992, the City and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals entered into a development
agreement to gnarantee tratlic capacity lbr tile development of a hospital in the EastLake
Village Center. TIle guarantee was [br the period prior to the construction of SR- 125. Based
on subsequent nexv SANDAG studies that show there are sufficient trips available on
EastLake Village Center l-North, and it is appropriate that Council now release the trip
deferral.
ACTION:
The Consent ('alendar was ottOred by Councihnember Rindone, headings read, texts
waived, passed and approved 4-0, with Councihnember Padilia absent
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kingsley Mclaren, 561 Kiley Road, Chula Vista, representing San Diego Master Chorale, invited the
Council to join the Master Chorale and other municipalities in the county fbr a caroling session at the
San Diego Airport on December 4, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLLITIONS AND ORDINANCES
10.
PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 1 AND 5
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPORT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE 1 AND 5 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
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TIle developers of Otay Ranch SPA One are required to fired the lhir share of constructing three
pedestrian bridges within Villages 1 and 5. On May 14, 1998, both the McMillin Company and the
Otay Ranch Company requested that a Development Impact Fee be created to spread the cost of
these facilities over those areas benefitting from tile proposed bridges,
ACTION:
MSC (Horton/Rindone) to continue the hearing to December 8, 1998, passed and
approved 3-1, with Councihnember Moot abstaining and Councilmember Padillia
absent.
Items I 1 and 12 were combined.
RESOLUTION 19274 CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (FSEIR 97-04) FOR THE EASTLAKE TRAILS/GREENS
REPLANNING PROGRAM, MAK1N~ CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AN D ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM and
12.
PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS
FILED BY THE EASTLAKE COMPANY INVOLVING THREE SEPARATE PARCELS
IN THE EASTLAKE PLANNED COMMUNITY WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF 455
ACRES: (A) GPA 97-03 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN,
CHANGIN~ THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF15 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF HUNTE PARKWAY AND OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM COMMERCIAL
TO LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RES1DENTIAL AND REARRANGING THE EASTLAKE
TRAILS PARK AND PUBLIC QUASI-PUBLIC LAND USE DESIGNATIONS,(B)PCM
97-09-AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
EASTLAKE GREENS SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AND ASSOCIATED
DOCUMENTS TO ANNEX 133.5 ACRES INTO THE EASTLAKE
PLANNED COMMUNITY, MODIFY AND RED1STRIBUTE THE EASTLAKE TRAILS
LAND USES, DELETING TIlE RETAIL COMMERCIAL AND MEDIUM HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS; AND, (C) PCM 97-16 - ADOPT1ON OF
NEW SPA AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DESIGN GUIDELINES,
PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN, AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN,
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR
THE EASTLAKE TRAILS
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
A public hearing on the draft SEIR was held by the Planning, Commission on August 26 1998
closing the hearing, and public review period' Staff and tl~e consultant (RECON) with legal
assistance from the law firm of Remy, Thomas and Moose prepared tile Final EIR, CEQA Findings
of Fact, Statement of Overriding Consideration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
The ap licant, The EastLake Company, submitted a ~plications to amend the Citv's General Plan,
EastLake 11 General Development Plan (GDP), EastLake Greens Sectional Planing Area (SPA) Plan
and associated regulatory documents ill order to annex 133.5 acres that the EastLake Company
obtained as a reset of a'land exchange with the Baldwin Company in 1992, The ap licant also
submitted applications to modify' and redistribute GDP land uses and adopt a new EastLake Trails
SPA for 322.2 acres which ara located east of Hunte Parkway between Otay Lakes Road and
Olympic Parkway Per stalFs recommendation, the ordinance was placed on first reading and the
resolution was approved 4-0-I (Padillia absent) (Director of Planning and Building)
ORDINANCE 2765 AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II (EASTLAKE I
EXPANSION) PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (first readinsz)
RESOLUTION 19275 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL
PLAN, EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, EASTLAKE GREENS
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, EASTLAKE GREENS PUBLIC
FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN, EASTLAKE GREENS DESIGN GUIDELINES,
EASTLAKE GREENS AIR QUAIATY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND EASTLAKE
GREENS WATER CONSERVATION PLAN TO ANNEX 133.5 ACRES KNOWN AS
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THE "LAND SWAP" PARCELS INTO THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND EASTLAKE GREENS SPA~ AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN FOR 322.2 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF HUNTE PARKWAY BETWEEN OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND OTAY LAKES ROAD
Luis Hernandez, Acting Senior Planner, presented the project to Council.
Marilyn Ponseggi, Environmental Consultant stated that the ElR analyzes a variety of environmental
issues and concgdes that the project will either result in no im acts~ ~;ignificant impacts that can be
mitigated to less than significant~ or siEnificant and unmitigable impact. Mitigation measures are
identified for issues determined to b~ significant and m~tigatable. A statement of overriding
considerations must be adopted for issues determined to be sitmificant and unmitigatable That
statement is a pan of the proposed finding of fact attached to the~draft resolution. The drafic findings
include all of the mitigation measures recommended in the final SEIR. In addition a statement of
overriding considerations has been pre ared for addressing the two areas where sitmificant impacts
have been identified but which cannot ~e mitigated to less than significant ~
Following Council discussion and questions, and there being no one else indicating a desire to address
the Council, the public hearing was closed
ACTION: RESOLUTION 19274, ORDINANCE 2765 AND RESOLUTION 19275 WERE
OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOOT headings read, texts waived, passed
and approved 4-0, w th Counc Iraember Pad I a absent
Tbe City Council took a fifteen-minute recess and reconvened with all members present except
Councilmember Padilia.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DECLARATION BY COUNCIL OF ITS
INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3
(MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH SPA ONE) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982." FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES
On October 27 1998 tahe Council approved tile resolution of intention to form Community Facilities
District Number 97-3 and set tile public hearinsl fi~r November 24, 1998. The district w~l fi~nd the
construction of public facilities serving the McMillin Otay Ranch project
A, RESOLUTION 19276 FORMING AND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (MCM ILLIN OTAY RANCH SPA ONE
AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO TH~
QUALIFIED ELECTORS
PRESOLUTION 19277 DECLARING NE('ESSI~FY TO INCUR A BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS, SUBMITTING TO THE QLIALIFIED ELECTORS OF A
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT A PROPOSITION TO INCUR A
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY A SPECIAL TAX LEVY TO PAY
FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL FACILITIES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH SPA ONE), AND
GIVING NOTICE THEREON
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened
Councihnember Rindone asked staff to provide a report to ('ouncil once the final appraisal and lien
ratio analysis have been prepared
Tilere being no one else indicating a desire tu address the ('ouncil, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION:
RESOLUTION 19276 AND RESOLUTION 19277 OFFERED BY
COUNCILMEMBER SALAS, headingsread, texts waived, passed and approved 3-1,
with Councihnenlber Moot abstaining and Councihncmber Padilia absent.
14, PUBLIC HEARING OTAY VALLEY ROAD NAME CHANGE (CONTINUED FROM
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NOVEMBER 17, 1998)
On March 26, 1996, time Redevelopment Agency requested that staff investigate a proposal submitted
by the Auto Park dealers to change the name of Otay Valley Road to Auto Park Drive (or something
similar) from 1-805 east. Staff studied a number of issues associated with this request and developed
several alternative solutions. Staff recommends an incremental solution renaming only a segment of
Otay Valley Road east of I-805 to Brandywine Avenue until thrther development occurs to the east
of this area. The Planning Commissmn recommended a more far reaching solution Staff
recommended that the public hearing be continued to December 15, 1998.
RESOLUTION 19268 Ct4ANGING THE NAME OF TIlE SEGMENT OF OTAY
VALLEY ROAD FROM 1-805 TO BRANDYWINE AVENUE TO OTAY VALLEY
ROAD-AUTO PARK DRIVE
ACTION:
MSC (Hotton/Moot) to continue the public hearing to December 15, 1998, approved
4-0, with Councilmember Padilia absent.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING ABATING THE SCHEDULED CALENDAR
YEAR 1999 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATE INCREASE TO A LESSER LEVEL
EQUAL TO 11.4 PERCENT ttlGI IER THAN TIlE CURRENT RATES, WHICH HAVE
BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 1991
The Business License Tax Ordinance (effbctive January 1, 1991) is structured so timat the business
license tax rates increase annually unless Council takes action to abate them each year. In an effort
to assist local businesses through the lengthy recession of the mid-1990's, Council has approved
annual abatements of the scheduled rate illcreases since 1991 Staff recommends a fifteen percent
increase in the business license tax rates over the rates now in eflTect and approval of the resolution.
RESOLUTION 19278 ABATING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 1999 TO A LEVEL EQUAL TO 11.4 PERCENT HIGHER THAN
CURRENT RATES, WHICI t I lAVE BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 1991
ACTION: It was tile consensus to continue this item to December 8, 1998.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted
ACTION ITEMS
16. ORDINANCE 2766 AMENDING CttAPTER 2.56 OF TIlE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
UPDATE THE CITY PURCHASING SYSTEM (first readin,,,) - The City's Purchasing Agent has
analyzed buyin, activity and trends over the past two years and is recommending an increase in the
buying limits hgele~atea to staff Fullher chai~,,,es pi-oposcd include streamlining the consultant
selection process, '~impli~ing surplus property disposal procedures, and updatin,, the language to
make it gender-neutral Per staWs recommendation, the ordinance was placed on Fffst reading 4-0-1
(Padilla absent) (Director of Finance)
Bob Powell, Director of Finance, stated Illat this has been a lengthy project with John Coggins,
Purchasing Agent, taking tbe lead and ably assisted by Glen Googins, Assistant City Attorney.
John Coggins, Purchasing Agent, presented a power point presentation outlining time changes to the
existing purchasing policy:
a. Increase the buying limits, both formal and informal, raising the lilnit to $25,000.
b Streamline tlme consultant selection process, raising tile limit to $100,000
c. Improve the surplus property disposal procedure, raising tile limit to $10,000.
d. Make the language gender neutral.
Cotmcihnember Salas stated that tile staff report indicated many municipalities our size has already
adopted these same milddines She also stated that many consultants pertbrm veCf specialized
services ofa technical nature, w 1 c -equire a revie~v, xwmfd John be the only one reviewing that.
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Mr Coggins replied that tile requesting departments wonld have tile responsibility of reviewing the
proposals submitted to make sure there was compliance The purchasing department typically looks
at payment schedule and term of agreement Any contract or agreement that the City enters would
still require the City Attorney's re,~iew and appri~val to fbrm. ~
Councilmember Rindone stated that there were some genuine benefits to be derived if the appropriate
checks and balances are in place. He also stated that the $10,000 limit on donations is appropriate,
but they should deliver an annual report to Council, public access to this informanon is very
important. He also asked what safeguards were in place so bids cannot be split7
Mr. Coggins replied that there are safeguards in place to insure that bids are not split. If they can
logically group a bid together that is what happens, if it exceeds purchasing's approval limits they
would then refer it to the City Manager who would refer it to the City Council. Reports on whom
the City does business with and for how much would catch any splitting that might occur.
Councihnember Rindone suggested that certain contractor's aggregate business within an annual
period be determined. Insuring that tile City use the best vendor available at the cheapest price, and
the most reasonable to provide that service Local vendors need to be approached first, that does not
mean that they are the best or cheapest, but the City needs to look there first as a rule Finally, the
consultant limit orS100,000 is high. A $50,0000 litnit is a more reasonable amount for right now.
Councihnember Moot expressed concern that when they raise limits the possibility increases that
someone can have a tb. vonte vendor to whom they can stejer bnsiness What checks and balances are
in place, if the limits are raised, to make sure illat wilh more discretion the opportunity to abuse that
discretion does not happen?
Mr. Coggins replied that the bid requirement above $10,000 (I would still require a minimum of three
quotations. An active bid list is used and reqnires the depamnent to get three bids, and other vendors
will complain if no one has made them aware of tile potential business. Since an open vendor list
exists, anyone who approaches us ex ~ressintz an interest ill doin,2 business with the City, the have
that opportunity. There are also internal and external audits, annually, that spot checks bid
requirements and inappropriate amounts to individual vendors
Councilmember Moot asked ira report would track cumulative totals of purchase orders on each
vendor over a year's time
Mr. Coggins replied that right now they do it manually, but the new automated financial system will
have a variety of reports that will track all vendor activity
Mr. Powell stated that it is purchasing's responsibility to control who gets what business. The
requesting department can recommend what they ma,/, but it is the responsibility of the purchasing
staff to make sure that the depamncnt fbllows the procedures, Whether they reciuire bids or not the
purchasing department has the main control over steering business This proposed process will
increase the department's flexibility, bul they still have to go through the purchasing and finance
departments to let a contract
Councilmember Moot requested that staff print a report semiannnally on vendors that have a
cumulative totaI of more than $ 100,000 tbr Council The rcpoi~s that lh~ance provides Cotmcil now
are incredibly instructive vc~T succinct, and provide inibrmation on how the CLtV iS doing financially.
Mr. Powell commented that there was a related policy dealthe. with tile selection process for
consultants that will come back to Council in tile timire 'That is ~vhen they should revisit the issue
of reporting and a time frame. This is a vetW lar,,,e step and staff would welcome the opportunity to
report semiannually what has been done wit'h thjse higher limits. This policy does not address public
works' contracts, those are still under the City Charter and totally separate
Councih'nember Rindone stated that this >ro >osed process is a~t~ressive and the responsibility is
commensurate with the increased limits He also a,,,reed to snp ;tG~ all components of the roposal
except the $100,000 limit ti~r consuhants, and he sti'ggested a $50,000 litnit That raises it ~v~e times
li'om what it has been g~r the last twenty-nine years, if this becomes a burden to staff then they can
revisit it.
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ORDINANCE 2766, OFFERED BY COUNCI LMEMBER RI NDONE TO BE PLACED ON FIRST
READING WITH TWO AMENDMENTS: I) THAT A $50,0000 CAP BE PLACED ON
CONSULTANT SERVICES' LIMITS, AND 2) A REPORT DETAILING CONTRACT AWARDS
FOR BOTH CONSULTANTS AND VENDORS BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL
SEMIANNUALLY.
Mayor Horton respectfillly disagreed with Councihnember Rindone Stating that the whole urpose
of the process bein, recommended is to streamline the process and make it more business Friendly.
The checks and balances are in place and they must convene the selection process for consultant
services greater than $100,000. They must invite the top three candidates for an interview and
Council should have enough confidence in staff to decide, remembering that often time is of the
essence.
Councihnember Rindone stated that the City of San Diego is capped at $50,000 and their reasons are
for checks and balances. The $50,000 limit is reasonable until there is a reportable track record.
Councihnember Salas stated that it seerned to her that if the limit were $50,000, it would still achieve
the purpose of the proposed process. In review, if giving more responsibility to staff with the checks
and balances in place, the $50,000 limit may be a good place to start
VOTE: Approved 4-0-1 (Padilia absent)
17. RESOLUTION 19279 APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED
GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO ASSESSING
POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE PROPOSED BROWN FIELD CARGO PORT EXPANSION
AND NOISE IMPACTS OF HELICOPTER FLYOVERS ORIGINATING FROM REAM FIELD -
In June of this year, Council authorized staff to hire a consultant to advise the Cit on: (a possible
aviation noise and environmental impacts resultin{, f?om a proposed expansion ofi~Brown FieId, with
lans to turn Brown Field into a major cargo facility; and (h) increased helicopter activity over the
~itV. Staff has been monitorin~ the (}ro~res~ of this proposal and is noxv requestin, an appropriation
of $25,000 from the unappropriated General Fund Balance to cover the cost ofpr~o~'Zssional services.
Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved 4-0-1 (Padilia absent). (Environmental
Resource Manager) 4/5th's vote rcquircd
Councihnember Moot asked how Brown Field would afli2ct tile City of Chula Vista, and are there
some flight paths that will cut across Chula Vista'?
Mayor Horton stated that she had met with several individuals who are vel~ knowledgeable about
airports, flying routes, etc, and it a pears the City needs to know more about this issue. There mi ,ht
not be an one on hoard who has t~e expertise to analyze tile EIR conling out [?ore the City often
Diego ~ere are uestions as to some routes, whether they ~vill actually impact the noise or harm
the southern end oPChula vista Tile City needs to hc aware of the t:act that this is a major expansion
and understands the ramifications.
Barbara Bamberger, Environmental Resources Manager, stated that there are some proposed flight
patterns that would come through the eastern portion of Chula Vista over Otay Reservoir. Staff
would like to look at tile potential noise, traffic, and land use impacts l?om these flight patterns.
Mayor Horton commented that a resident ol' Chula Vista ~vho sits on San Diego's Airport
Commission has pointed out that tile City is not aware of cycle/thing that will be impacted That is
why the City needs some guidance t~om sonleone who understands this
RESOLUTION 19279 OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, heading read, text waived, 4/5ths vote
required, approved 4-0-I (Padilia absent)
18.A RESOLUTION 19280 AI~PROVING TIlE AMENDED COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER
505-02 (EARLY LIENING ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE AND ORIGINATION CHARGE
POLICY) - Assessment District 97-2 (AD 97-2) will m/vide public funding lln' the acquisition of
public improvements within Otay Ranch Village One [~he district was Ii.~rrned under the Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913. Current Council Policv Number 505-2 requires that a ro'ect be fully
completed and accepted by the City prior to acqu'isition The amended policy wil~ atlow fbr the
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acquisition of complete discrete components ot'a pro ect. Said amended policy is incorporated in the
proposed amendment to the Acquisition/Financing agreement which establishes the procedure for
acquiring the improvements l?om tile developer ~ SI~II' recommends approval of the resolutions.
(D~rector of Pubgic Works)
B. RESOLUTION 19281 APPROV1NG THE FORM OF THE SECOND AMENDED
ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 97-02
(OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE)
C. RESOLUTION 19282 AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, APPROVING THE FORM OF BOND
INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
MSC (Horton/Rindone) to continue to December 8, 1998, approved 4-0-I (Padilia absent).
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONStiNT CALENDAR
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
19. CITY MANAGEWS REPORT(S)
A. David Rowlands, City Manager, slated he would like Io schedule a tour tbr Council sometime
in JanuaFy 1999, to visit the new c'tevelopment area. It is absolutely stag,,ering what they have
accomplished out there, with all tile moving of dirt, and the hnilding of new~iomes.
Mayor Hotton responded that they usually schedule tours quarterly, s endin,, the better pan of a
Saturday, visitin, new projects and other hreas of interest around tlhe ~itV. SF~e would also like to
visit the area of Naples and Emerson that does not have pro ~er sidewalks or gutters This would
be good fbr Council to see where they need rehabilitation
Mr Rowlands reminded everyone that Jerl), Rindone's gt}ing away party was Thursday night,
December 3, 1998.
20. MAYOR'S REPORT(S)
A. Appointment of Deputy Mayor
MSC (Horton/Rindone) to appoint Mary Salas to Deputy Mayor, approved 4-0-1 (Padilia absent).
Mayor Hotton thanked Conncihncmber Rindone and presenled hin~ with a uift l?mn Council fbr his
years of service. She also said that she could always count on him when 'ghe was not available to
attend a function and she will miss him very much'
Councihnember Rindone thanked everyone and stated that he ',vould be attending the December 8,
1998, Council meeting and would be making his parting comments thcn.
B. Ratification of appointment:
Commission on Aging - Emma Abutin (to till vacancy created by Comissioner Valdovinos, whose
term expires on June 30, 1999);
Child Care Commission - Doralee Radichel (to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Castagnola,
whose term expired on June 30, 1998);
Board of Ethics - Kenneth Culver (to fill vacancy created by Commissioner DeVore, whose term
expires on June 30, 1999);
Growth Management Oversight Comission (Development) - Bud Gray (to fill vacancy created by
Commissioner Aguirre, who~e term expired June 30, 1998)~ '
Library Board of Trustees - George Harlman (to fill vacancy created by Board Member Viesca,
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whose term expires oil June 30, 2002); and,
Otay Valley Project Area Committee (Area) - Gregory Alabado (to fill vacancy created by
Commissioner Doria, whose term expires on June 30, 2000.
MSC (Ma or Horton/Rindone) to ratify the a pointments of Emma Abutin Coinmission on Aging;
Doralee Radichel Child Care Commission; Kenneth Culver Board of Ethics Bud Gray Growth
Management Oversight Commission (Development): George Hartman, Library Board of Trustees;
and Gregory Alabado Otay Valley Project Area Committee (Area), motion carried 4-0-1 (Padilia
absent),
Councilmember Rindone requested that the rocess [br appointing members to the Library Board of
Trustees be investigated to the best of ~is recollection they always held interviews for this
commission's appointments.
Mayor Hotton reported that the ap lications to the Board of Ethics will be forwarded to the presiding
Judge at the Southbay Municipal Court.
Mayor Hotton also commented on an editorial in the San Diego Union Tribune about a position that
her and David Malcolm Port Commissioner, took about the SDG&E plant. She stated that the City
is fully supportive of having the SDG&E propert vacated and moved to an alternate site outside the
Bayfront area. However our first ,oal is to ma~e sure that they dismantle the facility because it is
environmentally unsafe, operationa~ts anti uated, and the desi,,n is massive. Reality is the City does
not have full control over the permitting, o~the new thcilitV lPthe City is unsuccessfifi in gettin, a
new facility permitted at least the publi~ will have the assfrance that this fi~cilit will be dismantled
in the future. The worst case scenar o s that they would build a new modern ~acilitV with a much
smaller footprint, not right oll tile Bayfront htH'somewhere ad accnt to the area 'The City will
continue to g~ aggr6ssive in getting thii~ fi~cility sited somewhere5 oil'the Bayfront '
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councihnember Rindone directed staff to prepare a white paper within tile next six months that
addresses the policies and recommendations to insure that we remain one City. The growing concern
is that the eastern territories will become the City of EastLake and slot be a part of the City of Chula
Vista, Locations offilture police facilities and policies need to be ill place to insure that one City is
maintained. We need to avoid a situation wilere there is an cfibrt to annex a section of the City that
may have greater resources than other sections and create a division Eve~)/decision fbr this Council
and future Councils is to continue doing what is best tbr the entire City and not just a region or area.
Councihnenlber Salas thanked the Council tilt voting her Deputy Mayor. She also stated that it is
a pleasure to serve with all the Councihncmbers, she is proud to work with a Council that gets tile
job done tbr the citizens of Chula Vista
Mayor Hotton thanked Cotmcihnenlber Salas tilt her help in attending fimctions that she or
Councihnember Rindone was not able to attend She expressed her sadness that this was
Councihnember Rindonc's last ~lll Council meeting She had served ~vitln him on tile Council for
almost eight years and they ,2,,ill truly miss him.
Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfillly submitted,
BEVERI,Y A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
' Charline Long, D~puty City ClerV
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