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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1998/10/20 NINUTES OF A REGUIJ~R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CHUIj~ VISTA Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Building CAIJ~ TO ORDER ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilla, Rindone, Salas (left at 7:15 p.m.), and Mayor Horton. Councilmember(s): None City Manager, David D. Rowlands; City Attorney, John M. Kaheny; and City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet 2. PLEDGE OF ~J~LEGIANCE TO TEE FLAG, MOME~PT OF SILENCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 6, 1998 and October 13, 1998. Staff requested that the minutes of October 6 be continued in order to make corrections. MSUC (Horton/Rindone) to approve the minutes of October 13, 1998. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: A. Oath of Office: City Clerk Authelet administered the Oath of Office to Anthony J. Jemison, Human Relations Commission. Steve Castaneda, Resource Conservation Commission, was not present to receive the Oath. B. Gloria Galbraith, Friends of the Arts, stated that they would like to renew their request for recognition as a local arts organization. Since their December letter to the City Council, which they did not expect it to cause such a conunotion, they have addressed these concerns with the Cultural Arts Commission. They have come to a better understanding of their relationship to the Commission, the City, and the community. They were asked to explain these relationships in writing for the California Arts Council. In May, the Commission voted to recommend that the City Council recognize the Friends of the Arts. The City Council's endorsement would facilitate their work in the community. She introduced members of the Chula Vista School for the Creative & Performing Arts fall musical who presented a scene from The Fantastics under the direction of Jack Tygett. City Council adjourned at 6:15 p.m. to a Closed Session. at 7:15 p.m. with Councilmember Salas absent. The meeting reconvened CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: none) TEE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, headings read, texts waived, passed and approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent); Moot abstaining on Item 8; and Item 9 continued to 10/27/98. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from observance of actions taken in Closed Session on October 13, 1998, that Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 2 there were no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. Per staff's recommendation, the letter was received and filed 4-0-1 (Salas absent}. 6. RESOLUTION 19222 APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK UTILIZING THE CITY'S STREET LIGHT STANDARDS FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL 5 YEAR TERMS - On March 18, 1997, Council conceptually approved the marketing of City property for use by telecommunications companies. Since that time, staff has been working with a number of companies to explore the possibility of locating facilities on City-owned property. Metricom, Inc. is a wireless data communications provider expanding in California and the San Diego community. Metricom utilizes small radios that are affixed to street light standards to create a wireless network that provides users with direct, unlimited access to the Internet and other online services without the use of phone lines. Metricom has requested to install these radios on street lights throughout the City. It is estimated that approximately 180 street light standards will be needed initially. Metricom will be paying both an annual pole fee and a license fee for the use of the City's street light standards. Per staff's reconvnendation, the resolution was approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent). (Director of Community Development) 7. RESOLUTION 19223 AUTHORIZING AN ABATEMENT OF $33,050 OF TEE INTERIM SR- 125 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PAID FOR TEE CLUBHOUSE AT EASTLAKE COUNTRY CLUB LOCATED AT 2375 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE INTERIM SR-125 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND - Staff received a written request from David B. Kuhn, Jr., President, Lane/Kuhn Pacific, requesting a refund of a portion of the Interim SR-125 DIF fee paid for his project located at the EastLake Country Club on the grounds that the fee collected was based on too high an estimate of the traffic generated due to the new facility. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent). (Director of Public Works) 4/5th's vote required. 8.A. RESOLUTION 19224 MAKING APPOINTMENTS IN PROPOSED COMITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (OTAY RANCH MCMILLIN SPA ONE) - McMillin Otay Ranch has requested the City to initiate proceedings to form a Community Facilities District Number 97-3 for the acquisition or construction of public facilities associated with the McMillin Otay Ranch. Tonight's action will set the rate and method of apportionment for the district, establish a boundary map, direct the special tax consultant to prepare the Special Tax Report, and set the public hearing for the district for November 24, 1998. Per staff's recommendation, the resolutions were approved 3-0-1-1 (Salas absent; Moot abstained). (Director of Public Works) B. RESOLUTION 19225 ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES OF TEE TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR THE INCLUSION IN PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (OTAY RANCH MCMILLIN SPA OME) C. RESOLUTION 19226 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (OTAY RANCH MCMILLIN SPA ONE) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES D. RESOLUTION 19227 ORDERING AND DIRECTING TEE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (OTAY RANCH MCMILLIN SPA ONE) E. RESOLUTION 19228 DECLARING INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-3 (OTAY RANCH MCMILLIN SPA ONE) Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 3 9. RESOLUTION 19229 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET REPAIRS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MALTA AVENUE AND MYRA COURT AND AN R.V. PARKING LOT OFF OF WALNUT DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,745.00 TO FRANK AND SON PAVING, INC. AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS - On September 21, 1998, informal bids were received to reconstruct the intersection of Malta Avenue and Myra Court and a R.V. storage lot off of Walnut Drive. The work is needed to repair damage to the intersection and R.V. storage lot as a result of repairing the failed storm drain at that location. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was continued to the meeting of October 27, 1998. (Director of Public Works) 4/5th's vote required. 10.A. RESOLUTION 19230 APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH WESTERN SALT COMPANY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 16.711 ACRES INCLUDING STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUNTE PARKWAY AND OLYMPIC PARKWAY - The development of the EastLake Greens and the Arco Olympic Training Center projects required the construction of portions of Hunte Parkway and Olympic Parkway. This requirement is documented through map conditions and Public Facility Financing Plans for the projects. In order to complete the acquisition of the property by EastLake for future right-of-way without entering into condemnation proceedings, purchase agreements with Western Salt and EastLake are necessary. Per staff's recommendation, the resolutions were approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent}. (Director of Public Works} B. RESOLUTION 19231 APPROVING PUNCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE EASTLAKE COMPANY LLC FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 16.711 ACRES INCLUDING STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUNTE PARKWAY AND OLYMPlC PARKWAY * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS A~rD RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None submitted. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 11. RESOLUTION 19232 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CHULA VISTA ELEMENTANY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING A JOINT EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM ("STRETCH"); APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR AFTER-SCHOOL pLAyGROUND pROGRAMS FROM TEE CITY'S THREE RECREATION CENTER BUDGETS INTO A SINGLE EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM ACCOUNT; ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A $250,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS; AND AMENDING THE FISCALYEAR 1998/99 BUDGET TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 1.0 FTE EXTENDED DAY SUPERVISOR (UNCLASSIFIED, FULL-TIME BENEFITED POSITION) FUNDED FROM TEE FOT.T.OWING SOURCES: DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION ($8,000), PUBLIC LIBRARYFUND ($16,000, UNANTICIPATED REVENUE}, AND RECREATION TRUST FUND NUMBER 405 ($9,000) - The City and the Chula Vista Elementary School District agreed to combine $250,000 from the school district and $289,000 from the City to create a new extended school day program, with the City acting as fiscal agent. This program would provide children with literacy and academic tutoring, enrichment programs, as well as other recreation activities. There are presently 35 schools in the Elementary School District, 28 of which are located in the City. City funds had previously been used to provide after-school playground programs. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent). (Library and Recreation Director) 4/5th's vote required. Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 4 David Palmer, Library and Recreation Director, stated that in June when he came to Council to discuss the reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Department, staff proposed and Council approved the creation of an educational services manager to shepherd the vision of Dr. Gill, the Superintendent of the Elementary School District, and City Manager, Mr. Rowlands, to expand the after school program. Staff is present to outline the efforts of Meg Schofield, the educational services manager, and Dr. Dennis Doyle and Nancy Kerwin from the Chula Vista Elementary School District. They, along with himself, make up the governance committee of the STRETCH Program. Meg Schofield, Program Manager, presented an overview of the work that has been accomplished so far. Mayor Horton expressed concern in reference to the statement in the staff report that states: "the City will continue to provide recreation programming at all twenty eight elementary school sites within the City." Her concern was that some of the programs are not being well utilized, therefore, she did not know if someone has taken steps to make sure that we are getting a lot of benefit for the money that is being invested into the program. Ms. Schofield responded that the real issue for under utilization came when school was not in session such as during intersession and during the summer. One of the key things to insure that there are children taking advantage of the program is making sure the program is worth being there and that there are high quality, supervised activities that are posted so parents know what their children are signing up for. Councilmember Moot expressed that he hoped when the joint task force was created that this program would come under the purview and review of the joint task force so the City and the School Districts can continue to monitor this and see how it is working. He also encouraged staff to go out to the senior citizen groups since they are often a tremendous source of volunteer help. Ms. Schofield stated that was an excellent suggestion, and that they have Pam Smith on the Advisory Committee who is already exploring options of being able to recruit seniors through the Social Security Administration. Councilmember Rindone suggested that staff look at including the middle schools in this program in the future. Councilmember Padilla gave recognition to John Moot who has been the "loud mouth" on the Council on this issue for a long time. RESOLUTION 19232 OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, heading read, text waived, passed and approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent). 12. RESOLUTION 19233 APROPRIATING FUNDS, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR "EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION AND REVEGETATION OF SLOPE AT 289 AND 291 GREENWOOD PLACE (FG-553)" - The project area is an uncompleted grading project started by a private developer. This project consists of re-grading of a partially graded site in order to stabilize the site and return it to a safe condition. The project is the result of the enforcement of a Letter of Credit which was issued regarding the grading conveyed to the original grading permit. The permitted grading project was never completed successfully. Per staff's recon~nendation, Council approved the resolution 4-0-1 (Salas absent) awarding the contract to FSG General Engineering in the amount of $38,100.10. (Director of Public Works) 4/5th's vote required. RESOLUTION 19233 OFFERED BY COUNCII~4EMBER RINDONE, heading read, text waived, passed and approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent). ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR NO items were pulled. Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 5 13. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) - there were none. 14. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Mayor Horton asked if any of the councilmembers had been contacted regarding scheduling a meeting to do the evaluations for the City Attorney and City Manager. She reminded Council that an appointment also needed to be made to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. After some discussion, it was determined that the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission interviews be held on Monday night, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. It was further agreed that the Manager and Attorney evaluations be held on November 10; one at 5:00 p.m. and the other following the Council meeting. 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS - there were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~. Authelet, CMC/AAE City Clerk