HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1997/02/04MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, February 4, 1997
4:05 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
Councilmembers John S. Moot, Jerry R. Rindone, Stephen C. Padilia (arrived at
4:10 p.m.) Mary Salas, and Mayor Shirley A. Horton.
John Goss, City Manager; John M. Kaheny, City Attorney; Beverly A. Authelet, City
Clerk; and Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 28, 1997
MSC (Rindone/Salas) to approve the minutes, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items pulled: None)
THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY C OUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was
waived, titles read, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from observance of actionts taken
in Closed Session on 1/28/97, that there were no reportable actions which are required under the Brown Act
to be reported. It is recommended that the letter be received and tiled.
b. Resignation from the Economic Development Commission - Edward Martija. It is recommended that 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.
6. ORDINANCE 2697 AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 OF THE MIINICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
TIME AND PLACE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS {first readinu) - Council requested that the City Attorney bring
back an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow for the spring Council break to be moved from the
Tuesday before Easter to the Tuesday after Easter. In addition, last year Council cancelled the meeting following
Labor Day, and there has been a request to do this again this year, Since the Labor Day holiday is always a three-
day weekend signalling the end of summer, it is probably appropriate to include cancellation of this meeting in the
ordinance as well. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading. (City Attorney)
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7. RESOLUTION 18568 APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF THE
CHULA VISTA INTERNATIONAL SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
ASSIST WITH FILING OF THE ARTICLES AND OBTAINING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FOR THE
FOUNDATION - In accordance with Council Policy 110-12, the International Friendship Commission enlisted staff
assistance in forming such an organization, the Chula Vista International Sister Cities Foundation. The Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws for the Foundation have been drafted and are ready for filing. Staff recommends approval
of the resolution. (City Attorney and Fire Chiet)
8. RESOLUTION 18569 APPROVING THE PRIORITIES, POLICES, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
1997/98 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM - In order to facilitate the
upcoming CDBG application process, staff is recommending, based on Conncil direction, that: (1) Chula Vista
based organizations serving local residents receive priority funding; (2) Highest priority should be given to
organizations who do not become dependent upon continued funding from the City; and, (3) Organizations are
encouraged to tbrm collaboratives. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community
Development)
9. RESOLUTION 18561 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
THREE POLICE MOTORCYCLES - The fiscal year 1996/97 equipment replacement budget provides for the
purchase of three replacement motorcycles for the Police Department. On 11/6/96, bids were opened and the lowest
responsible bidder was Pomona Valley Kawasaki with a unit price of $8,419. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Pnblic Works) Continued from the meeting of 1/28/97.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
Meeting recessed at 4:06 p.~n. to the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:07 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
10. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTING OTAY RANCH PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AND BALDWIN BUILDERS - On 6/25/96, the Planning
Commission met jointly with Council to consider and approve pre-annexation development agreements with the
major property owners of Otay Ranch. When the development agreements were originally approved, it was
anticipated that the Otay Ranch annexation would be ~nalized by the end of 1996. The development agreements
contained 12/31/96 expiration dates if the annexation was not complete by that time. While the reorganization was
ordered by Council on 12/17/96, a Local Agency Formation Commission annexation condition was not met, the
annexation was not completed, and the agreements have expired. Staff recommends Council place the ordinances
on first reading. (Deputy City Manager Krempl and Special Planning Projects Manager, Otay Ranch) Continued
from the meeting of 1/14/97.
A. ORDINANCE 2695 ADOPTING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED PRE-ANNEXATION
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OTAY RANCH, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
AND VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP (first readins)
B. ORDINANCE 2696 ADOPTING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH PRE-ANNEXATION
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN BUILDERS {first readins)
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This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, suggested continuing this item to 2/25/97.
Councilmember Moot commented that St. Claire development did not appear to be materially different than it did
three months ago, and he requested staff contact the trustee to find out why.
Councilmember Salas requested staff provide Council with a copy of the pre-annexation agreement with plenty of
time to study it.
There being no further speakers, the public heating was declared closed.
MSUC (}Iorton/Moot) to continue to 2/25/97, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
® Kim Killkenny, 11975 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, with Village Development, arrived late and requested
to speak on this item. (For clarity, the minutes reflect his comments and Council's motion with the item.) He
stated continuing this item to 2/25/97 had the high probability of being hurtful to Village Development from a
financial perspective. They are in the midst of a series of financial transactions to solve some of their financial
problems, and those transactions are dependent upon a development agreement being in place. Any delay in the
development agreement would delay their ability to close these financial transactions, and he requested a continuance
of this item to 2/18/97.
MSC (Horton/Moot) to reco~tsider this item, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
John Kaheny, City Attomey, advised this item would need to be re-noticed as a public hearing if changed to a
different date since many of the people had already left.
MSC (Horton/Moot) to continue to 2/18/97, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
***Councilmember Padilia arrived at 4:10 p.m. ***
11. PUBLIC HEARING PCS 96-04: CONSIDERATION OF THE REMAINDER PORTION OF PHASE
2A AND 5 OF VILLAGE FIVE OF THE OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, TRACT 96-04, CONSISTING OF 262
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS AND 265 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS ON 148.6 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
SOUTH OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD BETWEEN FUTURE LA MEDIA ROAD AND THE FUTURE
SR-125 ALIGNMENT - On 11/19/96, Council approved Village One and Phase 1A and a portion of Phase 2A of
Village Five of the Otay Ranch SPA One, Tract 96-04. The remaining 148.6 acres in Phase 2A and 5 of Village
Five were continued to 1/7/97 because they are located adjacent to land owned by West Coast Land Fund (WCLF).
The purpose of the continuance was to allow Village Development and WCLF the opportunity to meet together with
City staff to resolve any issues that WCLF might have with this portion of the SPA One Plan. Additional time is
still required to resolve outstanding issues with WCLF. Staff recommends the public hearing be continued to
the meeting of 3/4/97. (Special Planning Projects Manager, Otay Ranch) Continued from the meeting of 1/7/97.
Councilmember Rindone requested when this item returns to Council for staff to address any potential impacts if
the land West Coast Land Fund owns is proposed for sale, the progress of an escrow, and what impacts it would
have if the sale is completed.
MSUC (Horton/Rindone) to continue to 3/4/97, approved unanimously 5-0.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING PCM-97-01: AMENDMENTS TO RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS TO ALLOW A 58 DWELLING UNIT
DENSITY TRANSFER FROM PARCEL R-7C TO PARCEL R-6 AND CHANGE THE DENSITY RANGE
AND PERMITTED NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS OF BOTH PARCELS ACCORDINGLY
PCS-97-01: TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS RANCHO DEL REY SPA III TRACT 97-01
FOR 25.8 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST "J" STREET BETWEEN PASEO
RANCHERO AND VAQUERO COURT WITHIN THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III PLANNED
COMMUNITY
DRC-97-01: APPEAL OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE'S DECISION TO DENY THE SITE
PLAN AND ARCHITECTURE OF A 256 DWELLING UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT THE
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP SITE - Consideration of applications filed by Rancho del Rey Investors, L.P.
for 28.8 acres located on the south side of East "J " Street between Paseo Ranchero and Vaquero Court within the
Rancho del Rey SPA III Planned Community. An appeal of the Design Review Committee's decision to deny the
site plan and architectural proposal of a 256 unit condominium complex to be located on the Tentative Subdivision
Map site has also been filed. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION 18570 DENYING AMENDMENTS TO THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS, WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN TO ALLOW A 58 UNIT DENSITY TRANSFER FROM PARCEL R-7C TO PARCEL R-6 (PCM-96-
01); DENYING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 25.8 ACRES AT RANCHO DEL REY SPA III,
TRACT 97-01 (PCS-97-01); AND DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE'S
DECISION TO DENY THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURE FOR A 246-UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON
15.2 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT SITE (DRC-97-01)
Councilmember Moot abstained from voting, due to a conflict of interest because his company represents the
McMillin Company.
Ken Lee, Assistant Planning Director, stated there are some basic differences in the applicants request and the staff
recommendation. The primary issues relate to the fact the applicant has a site which is authorized for a total of 188
units, and they propose to transfer 58 units into this particular site which results in the site plan having a density
of approximately 16 dwelling units per acre. The adjacent affordable housing site is at a density of just over 13
units to the acre, and staff concludes a transfer of a lesser number of units could be accommodated to meet staffs
concerns. Staff f~els the increase in separation between the buildings is a key design feature. Also, the increase
in the front yard setback to create the needed landscaping relief is a key element, as well as the pedestrian system
lacking continuity and function. The applicant has worked with staff to address many of the issues, but an
agreement concerning the primary issues has not been reached. Staff recommends denial, which is consistent with
the decisions of the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission.
Luis Hernandez, Associate Planner, stated that staff concludes the proposed project contains a number of design
deficiencies which are directly linked to the increase in density, and a number of the issues can be resolved with
minor amendments in the plan. The three major issues that are unresolved are: (I) the building separation - the
project features a 10 foot wide building separation in approximately 90 percent of the project; a 15 foot separation
is more of a City standard. Staff is not opposed to the 10 foot separation on a limited basis but did not want to see
this as a standard for the project; (2) the building front setbacks - the proposed setbacks produce a limited area for
landscape. Staff advocates a larger front setback to allow for more landscaping to create a better street scene; and
(3) pedestrian circulation - staff suggests this be simplified in a way that people will walk in a straight pattern.
Another option is to create a better connection from the loop road to the park. Staff indicates a density transfer of
30 units could potentially reduce most of the issues; however, after discussing the site plan in more detail with the
applicant, staff is convinced more units can be transferred with a successful site design. Based on the unresolved
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issues, staff has been unable to make the required findings to recommend approval of the density transfer and
recommends denial of the SPA amendment, tentative subdivision map, and the design review appeal.
Councilmember Salas commented the Serena development has a 10 foot separation in 15 percent of the project and
the streets are 22 feet wide. This proposed project has a 10 foot separation in 80 percent of the project and the
streets are 24 feet wide. She asked if there was an ability to make the streets narrower in order to resolve one of
the problems.
Mr. Hernandez stated it was the applicant's preference for the streets to be 24 feet. The buildings that are face-to-
face currently are approximately 38 feet. Based on the building design in which the walls are primarily straight up,
there is no relief on the second story, and staff recommends a building to building separation of 42 feet.
Councilmember Padilia wondered what was the real degree of difficulty to achieve some compromise between the
staff and the applicant. He felt that the density transfer was the major issue, but the related issues as a result of
the high density and the landscaping mainly have to do with the separation, setback, and pedestrian circulation.
Mr. Lee explained that the design density for this particular location is 12 dwelling units per acre which in past
years was typically the upper end of density for townhouse development. The applicant proposes 16 dwelling units
per acre and that created in part the issues raised by staff in terms of building separation, building setbacks, and
the pedestrian system. Staff and the applicant looked at solutions, and he felt they were not far apart in terms of
meeting the goal and still allowing a substantial number of units to be transferred into the site. A transfer of up
to 30 units into this site would work well. Staff is willing to work with the applicant fi3r solutions based on that
if the applicant is willing to reduce some of the units. There has been discussion between staff and the applicant
regarding the transfer density, but currently there has been no resolution.
Councilmember Salas felt the Serena development was not an objectionable project. The ratio of 10 toot separation
buildings with the 80 percent in this proposed project versus the 15 percent fbr Serena, she felt it was a significant
difference. She asked how many units staff felt would need to be taken out in order to make this a good project
that would increase the ratio of those buildings that were more than 10 feet apart.
Mr. Lee explained from a staff perspective, they did not have a problem in recmmnending an increase to this area
of 30 units. The applicant is requesting 58, but staff feels comfortable somewhere in the neighborhood of the mid-
40s.
This being the place and time as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
· Craig Fukuyama, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, CA, representing the Rancho del Rey investors, stated
one objective is to bring forward an aesthetic project that meets the objective and many of the subjective design
guidelines imposed by Rancho del Rey and the City of Chula Vista. There is also the objective of bringing to the
marketplace an entry-level ti3r sale product that currently doesn't exist in Rancho del Rey. A market analysis was
conducted and revealed in the very near future there will not be any attached, for-sale products at the entry level
in the South County. The density proposed originally started at 270 units. A project was submitted almost a year
ago to staff and through negotiations and discussions, the number of units were trimmed down to 246. He explained
the reason it was necessary to have the streets 26 feet wide was to meet fire department requirements in order to
provide access and a turning radius lbr maneuverability for the new fire equipment.
· Russ Hailey, 10721 Trina Street, San Diego, CA, project manager for Shea Homes, ret~rred to other successthl
projects in San Diego similar to this proposed project. He stated a consultant was hired to assist with some of the
architectural detailing. He stated the unique thing about this project is it is an attached project, and the square
footage ranges from 1,025 square t~et to 1,355 square feet.
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Mr. Fukuyama believes the site is ideally suited tbr the proposed project and is a modest, entry level product. The
reason this item was continued for two weeks was they removed two buildings, or six units, from the project and
asked staff to review that with the intent to try to reach a compromise. Staff felt this was unacceptable so the
Rancho del Rey Investors withdrew the offer and are currently back at the 246 unit offer. They believe removing
buildings will not perceptively improve the project and will result in significantly higher costs to be borne by the
remaining units. With regard to the conditions of approval. Rancho del Rey Investors hope that Council will
approve this project. but some of the conditions presented are unacceptable and designed to a lesser number of units.
They requested if this project is approved with a certain number of units, Council direct staff to work with the
applicant to come back with a set of conditions and resolutions.
Councilmember Rindone stated Council would like to find a way to make it work, but the current numbers on the
table appear to create some design problems. Of the three design problems, the only one that is particularly
exacerbated is the pedestrian walkways. There has been considerable modifications made to Lots 1 and 3 to provide
pedestrian walkways in the three major loops, and he asked what adjustments would need to be made to accomplish
the same thing for Lot 2.
Mr. Fukuyama answered to achieve that modification would require pushing the buildings back and reducing the
amount of front yard setbacks, but a certain amount of front yard landscaping would be sacrificed for the sidewalk.
They proposed moving two buildings t~om the project to improve the circulation and sidewalk system. Staff asked
for a further reduction of two buildings which would achieve a greater separation between the buildings. The
applicant did not compromise, because they felt there was little public benefit achieved by removing the units.
Jim Hardiman, Fire Chief, stated from an operational perspective, a l0 feet separation between buildings allows
for the greater possibility of an extension of fire from one unit to another and increases the difficulty of fire
suppression activities, although he emphasized the proposed project does not violate the Uniform Fire Code.
· Ken Baumgardner, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, with McMillin Company, indicated they proposed 270
units when they initially looked at the transfer of units; staff rejected that proposal. The proposed project was
redesigned, and they returned with 246 units. He believes they can improve the pedestrian access and provide for
the circular pedestrian access within the context of the existing plan. The building separation directly relates to the
density issue. There is little way to make more distance between the buildings on the current site plan, and he
offered a two-unit compromise. He stated they could not guarantee the project will be built if a lesser number of
units was approved t~r this prqject.
MOTION (RINDONE/SALAS) TO DlRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT IN IMPROVING
THE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 240 UNITS, AND TO TAKE OUT THE TWO
BUILDINGS, BASED UPON RETURNING TO COUNCIL WITH APPROVAL FOR THE PEDESTRIAN
WALKWAYS FOR CONSIDERATION ON 2/18/97.
Councilmember Padilia requested seeing a report regarding the discussions that take place with staff and the
applicant. He reviewed the Planning Commission minutes and noticed it mentioned concern regarding access to
the park.
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilmember Rindone stated there was a need to take a look at the limited park access.
VOTE ON MOTION: Approved 4-0-0-1 with Moot abstaining.
Mayor Horton reopened the hearing and stated this item will be considered at a future date.
***Councilmember Padilia left the meeting at 5:53 p.m.***
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
***Meeting recessed at 6:02 p.m. to a closed session and reconvened at 6:50 p.m.***
ACTION ITEMS
13. RESOLUTION 18571 AMENDING C1TY INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES - The City has
an existing Investment Policy and Guidelines to ensure the prudent management of idle cash. It is recommended
that Council adopt a resolution amending the Policy and Guidelines to add clarity and to bring the City's Policy
more in line with recently adopted state legislation following the Orange County bankruptcy. Staff recommends
approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance)
Bob Powell, Director of Finance, reported that recent State legislation following the Orange County situation
requires the City Council to annually review at a public meeting the investment policy and to reappoint either the
finance director or some other person to be the lead person in investing those funds. He obtained model policies
from the California State Debt Advisory Commission and the California Municipal Treasurers Association and made
clarifications and other modifications to Chula Vista's policy to make them more in line with the State Code. There
is a modification under the State Code that only requires a quarterly report. The policy before Council recommends
a quarterly report fashioned under the State Code. He referred to page 13-2 that the reference to $89,999,999
should be corrected to reflect the figure of $83,559,371.
RESOLUTION 18571 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, INCLUDING TRYING THE
QUARTERLY REPORTS ON A TRIAL BASIS OF ONE YEAR AND TO RECONSIDER THIS ITEM IN
ONE YEAR, reading of text was waived, title read, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)
a. Scheduling of meetings.
C02 Workshop. Mr. Goss stated the workshop set for 2/13/97 was scheduled according to Council policy at 4:30
p.m. , but stated there has been more of a desire to change the time to 5:00 p.m. Council concurred to change the
time to 5:00 p.m., approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
Waterfront Coalition. There has been a strong request by the Waterfront Coalition to have a workshop regarding
development in this area. He suggested moving the Third Avenue workshop to April, and to have the workshop
regarding the waterfront in March. Council concurred to change the discussion topics.
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Budget Process. Mr. Goss reported last year as part of the budget process, department heads presented information
regarding their department's operations and budgets. He asked Council ifthey wanted staffto repeat what was done
last year in an updated fashion.
Councilmember Moot indicated the preference for staff to concentrate on the goals and performance criteria and
requested staff not repeat historical information in their presentations. He also requested that Council receive a copy
of last year's goals and objectives prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Rindone requested the department heads provide an assessment of the goals and objectives as to
what they perceive they achieved and to assess what wasn't achieved and how it could be better addressed.
15. MAYOR'S REPORT(S)
a. Ratification of appointments: Child Care Comrmssion - Sylvia Cunningham (to fill vacancy created by
resignation of Commissioner Gish, whose term expires 6/30/97); and, Housing Advisory Commission - M. Theresa
Ahamed (to fill vacancy created by resignation of Commissioner Massey, whose term expires 6/30/97).
MSC (Horton/Moot) to appoint Sylvia Cunningham to the Child Care Commission, and M. Theresa Ahamed
to the Housing Advisory Cmnmission, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
b. Reconsideration of all-way stop signs on Lakeshore Drive at Harttbrd Street and Lakeshore Drive at Creekwood
Way.
Mayor Horton requested reconsidering this item tbr the all-way stop signs at these locations due to an accident that
occurred near this location.
MSC (Horton/Moot) to reconsider the all-way stop sigrts, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
c. City Council committee assignments.
Mayor Horton stated Council was provided with a list of the committee assignments for the year. There were a
few adjustments with Councilmember Salas taking over positions held by fbrmer Councilmember Alevy, plus
moving her into Councilmember Moot's position on the South County Economic Development Council. Everything
else remained the same except tbr the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives which meets once
or twice a year with Councilmember Moot, the delegate, and Councilmember Rindone, the alternate.
Councilmember Rindone felt it would be more beneficial for other Councilmembers to have exposure with the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and suggested Councilmember Salas as the alternate.
Councilmember Salas agreed.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas
Planning Commission. Councilmember Salas urged Council to fi~rward their selection of applicants to interview
in order to appoint a new Commissioner as soon as possible.
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Councilmember Moot
Laidlaw Waste Program. Councilmember Moot stated he received several complaints regarding the Laidlaw green
waste program for pick-up every other week. He felt the program was not working and requested after the trial
period is over, for the item to return on the agenda and receive public input.
Charter Review. Councilmember Moot stated as he read some of the minutes from some of the City's Boards and
Commissions, one that caught his attention was from the Charter Review Commission who are looking for direction
from Council. As Mr. Kaheny previously stated, if there are Charter revisions to put on the ballot, it is best to get
several revisions and do them together. We are still quite a way from the next election, but he felt it would be
appropriate for Council to begin thinking about what direction they want to give to the Charter Review Commission
in terms of items appropriate for the ballot. He gave examples of some Charter issues that may be coming up such
as when should the City of Chula Vista go to a full-time Council or whether there is a need for another full-time
Councilmember. This is the type of long-range Charter change to investigate. He has read the Charter numerous
times, and there are a lot of internal inconsistencies with terms defined differently in various sections. He felt there
was a need to go over Chula Vista's Charter with a fine tooth comb to make sure the same terms are used
consistently.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
by:
Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk