HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1997/01/21MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, January 21, 1997
6:02 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
Councihnembers John S. Moot (arrived at 6:05 pan.), Stephen C. Padilia (arrived at
6:07 p.m.), Jerry R. Rindone, Mary Salas, and Mayor Shirley A. Horton.
John Goss, City Manager; John M. Kahcny, 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: December 10, 1996 (being submitted t6r re-approval); January 9, 1997 (Special
Meeting/Worksession); and January 14, 1997
MSC (Rindone/Salas) to approve the minutes of 12/10/96.01/09/97. and 01 / 14/97, approved 3-0-2 with Moot
and Padilia absent.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Oath of Oitlce: Christopher H. Lewis - Ecouomic Development Commission; Andrea L. Hunter - Youth
Commission; and William H. Poindexter - Veterans Advisory Commission.
The Oath of Office was administered to Andtea Hunter and William Poindexter by Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk.
(The Oath of Office was administered to Christopher H. Lewis by Clerk Authelet on 01/21/97 prior to the City
Council meeting.)
***Councihnemb~r Moot arrived at 6:05 p.m.***
b. Proclamation commending the Castle Park Trojan Football Team upan winning the CIF Divisiun II
and Metro League Championship. Mayor Hotton presented the proclamation to Coach Gil Warren and the Castle
Park Trojan Football Team. Coach Warren and five members ot the team accepted the proclamation.
**;+¢Councihnember Padilia arrived at 6:07 p.m.***
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items pulled: None)
THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, including amending
Item No. 6 to add "this item will return to Council if the cost of ihe project for buth phases exceeds
$503,120," and continuinR Itetn No. 8 to 1/28/97, readiuR of the text was waived, titles read, passed. and
approved unanimously 5-0.
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5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Letter frnm the City Attorney stating that to the belt of his knowledge from observance of actions taken
in Closed Seision on 1/14/97, that Ihere were no reportable actions which are required under the Brown Act
to be report. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed.
b. Letter of resignation from the Economic Development Commission - Don Read. 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. RESOLUTION 18555 APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RICK
ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THREE
INTERCHANGES WITH INTERSTATE 805 AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD, ORANGE AVENUE AND
PALOMAR STREET AND AUTHORIZING TIlE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT - In January
1996, Council approved an agreement with Rick Engineering to prepare Preliminary Studies. Such studies are
required by Caltrans prior to construction iff major projects within Caltrans Right-of-Way. Significant progress has
been made towards obtaining Caltrans' approval, but the process has taken longer than anticipated as a result of
Caltrans additional requirements anti processing. An extension of time is being, requested to allow the work to
continue. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) (C097-005)
7. RESOLUTION 18556 AMENDING TIlE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BUDGET BY ADDING A PROJECT FOR THE GOLF COURSE DRAINAGE CHANNEL PROJECT
NUMBER DRI32 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS - Staff has been working with the City of San Diego, County
of San Diego, and the Sweetwater Authority to develop a cooperative project to lower the water lines crossing the
Sweeetwater River westerly of the Golf Course. There is a tentative agreement between the staffs of the four
Agencies to lower the water lines. and it is anticipated that an Agreement will be betk>re Council in the next month
to share in the cost of the prqiect. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
4/Sth's vote required.
8. REPORT APPROVING ENHANCEMENT OF EAST "H" STREET LANDSCAPE - JM Development
Company, the developers fi~r Rancho La Cuesta. have proposed to enhance the landscaping of slopes, medians and
parkways along East "H" Street, in the EastLake Maintenance District Number I "Zone D" Open Space assessment
area. The enhancement would include the planting of 195 box Schinus Molles (Pepper Trees) along the slopes,
parkways and medians. They also propose to plant an additional 1,288 one-gallon Cistus Purpureas (Rock Rose)
throughout the medians. Staff recommends this item be continued to the meetin~2 of I/28/97. (Director of Parks
and Recreation) Continued from the meeting of 12/17/96.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
· Rodolfo Diaz, 964 Fifth Avenue, Suite 228, San Diego, CA, attorney representing citizens living in the vicinity
of Orange Avenue and Hilltop Drive, expressed concern regarding the excessive noise and traffic generated by
trucks in the area.
John Kaheny, City Attorney, comlnented this issue refers to an agendized item fi~r the City Council meeting on
01/28/97 and advised del~rring any discussion regarding this item until that time.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
9. PUBLIC HEARING PCM-97-01: AMENDMENTS TO RANCHO DEL REY SPA Ill 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 otapplicatitms tiled by Rancho del Rey Investors, L.P.
Ibr 28.8 acres located on the south side of' East "J" Street between Paseo Ranchero and Vaquero Court within the
Rancho del Rey SPA IIl Planned Commnnity. An appeal of the Design Review Committee's decision ttl deny the
site plan and architectural proposal of a 256 unit condominimn ctlmplex to be located on the Tentative Subdivision
Map site has also been filed. At the request of Rancho del Rey lnvestors, staff recommends the public hearin~
be continued to the meetinl~ of 2/4/97.
(Councihnember Moot abstained from voting, due to a conflict of interest because his company represents
McMillin.)
MSC (Horton/Padilla) to continue to 2/4/97, approved 4-0-0-1 with Mnot abstaining2.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ACTION ITEMS
10. RESOLUTION 18554 APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR $69,000 WITH MARTY CHASE FOR
UPDATING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (PFDIF) PROGRAM AND THE
RELATED FIRE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (PS-147) AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS
THEREFOR - The Public Facilities Development Impact Fee program provides ti>r the funding required to
construct needed public facilities and prevent existing residents from subsidizing the City's capital costs to serve
new development. In order to properly reflect changes in the City's facility needs and their respective costs since
the last update, it is proposed that the City enter into a contract to update both the Public Facilities DIF and the
related Fire Facilities Master Plan. The timing of this update is intended tl~ incorporate the Otay Ranch annexation
area into the DIF prior to issuance of any building permits. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Deputy
City Manager Krempl) 4/Sth's w~te required. Contiuued h'om the tneeting of 1/14/97. (C097-004)
George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, stated that it is always staft~s pret~rence to complete these types of projects
in-house with existing staff and in a cost-effective manner, but difficulty arose dne to a staff' shortage. Staff
recommends the consultant ti.~r this project to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner.
Councilmember Rindone asked if an estimate was given lbr staff time that wonld be involved to work with the
consultant.
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Gerald Young, Senior Management Assistant, answered that an estimate was not conducted, but the work would
be minimal and primarily access the documents needed as source material ti~r the consultant.
Councilmember Moot asked if explanations were given by the two people who did not respond to the RFP.
Mr. Young answered the firm iff Ralph Andersen indicated they were not interested due to their other priorities.
A representative fi'om the firm of Willdan suggested Marty Chase.
Councihnember Padilia reiterated that it was important f~r staff to spend more time to anticipate particular tasks
like this to examine ways of handling the work in-house.
RESOLUTION 18554 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER PADILLA, readin~ of the text was waived, title
read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0.
I I. REPORT CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN DIEGO
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (CONVIS) AND PAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUES FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 1997 - San Diego ConVis has invoiced the City li>r annual membership dues of $10,500. The
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce has questioned the necessity and cost effectiveness of maintaining the City's
membership. The purpose of this report is to discuss the pros and cons of maintaining membership and to request
Cooncil direction as to whether or not the dues invoice ti~r 1997 should be paid. Staff recommends Council approve
the City's membership in the San Diego ConVis ~r 1997 but advise them that continued future membership is
contingent upun providing more et'tbctive marketing ti}r South Bay attractions, as well as a South Bay presence on
the Board of Directors and a greater ,}pportunity to participate in the overall ConVis program. (Deputy City
Manager Krempl and Public Information Coordinator)
Mayor Horton stated she previously discussed with the President and CEO of San Diego ConVis the concern of
Chula Vista's lack of presence on the Board. The Board will be making their recommendatinn and voting on this
issue within the next month.
Jeri Gulbransen, Pnblic Information Coordinator, stated in the past tb, w years, there has been an increased level of
awaren¢ss ti-om San Diego ConVis regarding Chula Vista's activities. Chula Vista has been mentioned regularly
in their newsletter, as well as their press releases and web page.
Councilmember Salas asked if Chula Vista was guaranteed a Board appointment.
Mayor Horton replied there is no goarantee, but it is being recommended according to top officials of San Diego
ConVis.
Councilmember Salas stated there is a need liar Chula Vista to have a stronger presence on the ConVis Board,
because we have attractions that are desirable to the public. She felt that participating with ConVis was important,
because we cannot match dollar fi~r dollar the publicity we would receive from them.
Councihnember Padilia t~lt that Chula Vista did not receive much coverage on web page. There are valid points
raised by the Chula Vista Chamber regarding other cities that are not members who receive the same coverage as
Chula Vista. He asked what was the difference between City government being a member or for the City to be a
member through the Chamber.
Ms. Gulbransen replied one of the ma:jor things we receive is a greater presence for Chula Vista in the overall
regional membership, and it will help promote our tourism/visitor industry. Chula Vista is specifically mentioned
in their newsletter, and the non-member cities aren't. ConVis has been supportive in helping Chula Vista plan for
some of the ma:jor tourism activities and integrating those into the overall region.
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Mayor Horton believes Chula Vista will gain a position on the Board of Directors, and by approving this item,
Chula Vista will have a greater voice in what ConVis does, which will be beneficial to the entire community.
Councilmember Rindone suggested maintaining the membership tier another year, and if Chula Vista does not
receive an appointment to the Board and if there are not improvements, he would not vote i'i~r this in the future.
Councilmember Moot concurred it was important ~r Chula Vista to receive an appointment to the Board and only
if that occurred would he support payment of the dues.
Councilmember Padilia raised the issue that this exact same discussion regarding a Board appointment was made
the previous year, and the Board appointment did not happen. The Chamber indicates Chula Vista can receive equal
representation through its membership. We can save money, take the balance of those funds, and direct them
ourselves to guarantee we receive the kind of publicity and promotion tbr Chula Vista's assets that we want. He
f~lt that ConVis' primary focus is to proinote the City of San Diego, and our li~cus should be to promote Chula
Vista. If Chula Vista continues to have the ability to participate with San Diego ConVis tier a lesser amount ~f
money, we have the opportnnity to direct those funds te someone wh{i will work exclusively on promoting Chula
Vista.
Councilmember Rindone suggested a six month membership with ConVis t~l ensure Chula Vista receives an
appointment to the Board.
John Goss, City Manager, commented that given the size of the San Diego's budget versus our small size budget,
ConVis really promotes San Diego and tries to draw people to the city. The people that ConVis will draw in will
also take advantage of the attractions in Chula Vista such as the waterpark. MCA amphitheater, Olympic Training
Center, and the Nature Interpretive Center.
· Rod Davis, 233 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, Executive Director or' the Chamber of Commerce, stated
whether Chula Vista has a seat on the Board or not, our treatment by ConVis is directly proportionable to the
number of Convis members and the attractions a City has. He mentioned there were cities in North County whll
have never belonged to ConVis and have people on the Board. W~ hav~ a wonderful Nature Center, steam railroad
at Rohr Park, and some nice places to visit at the Marina; hut we haven't had what you call tourist attractions.
There are 18 entities in this County and only 3 belting to ConVis: San Diego, Chula Vista, and Coronado. He
suggested the money would he better spent by allowing the Chula Vista Chamber to advertise Chula Vista's
attractions. In his opinion, the only difference between a Chamber membership and a City membership is the
Mayor would not receive a seat on the Advisory Committee, and the City's nam~ would not he included as a
member,
Councilmember Padilia believed it was premature at this stage to tnove with ConVis, and t~lt it was more prudent
to allow the Chamber the opportunity to promote Chula Vista. In a year t~r two when sotne of our new pr<~iects
come on-line, the City can re-examine using both ConVis and the Chula Vista Chalnher.
Mayor Horton stated the major improvement is that Chula Vista has bnilt a str~m.~er relationship with ConVis
through City staff and Council ln~etings. Convis is nit)re aw'are ot onr City and she c~uld m~t put a price tag on
having this type of relationship. She added that the Chula Vista Chamber did not have this type of relationship with
ConVis.
MSC (Rindone/Padilla) tn appr~ve $350 fur a Chula Vista ConVis membership with the Chula Vista Chamber
of Commerce, and fur the Chamber to use the remaining $10,150 baluuce tu pruvide publicity ~w Chula Vista
activities and tourism.
Councilmember Salas stated an appointment to the Board is important because we would be a regional player in the
tourism industry, particnlarly at this time when Chula Vista has prt~jects that will turn into tourist attractions. She
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expressed support of Mayor Horton's option of a membership with ConVis, but fi~r six months' dues to ensure we
have some kind nf leverage that they are serious in appointing a member from Chula Vista to their Board.
Maynr Horton indicated she w<~uld not support the motion for the reasons earlier stated. She concurred with staffs
recommendation and stated there is a need tn look at this more on a regional basis. If we obtain a seat on the
Board, we will he able to dn that and enhance the visibility of onr community through that networking system.
VOTE: Motinn failed 2-3 with H¢wtm~, Salas, and Moot opposed.
MSC (Mnot/Hnrtm~) to apprm/e a six-month membership with San Diego CnnVis for 1997, approved 3-2 with
Rindnne and Padilia opposed.
ITEiMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
(None)
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)
a. Schedulin~ of meetim2s.
· Goals Workshop. Mr. Goss reminded Council of the goals workshop to be held on Saturday, 1/25/97 at
9:00 a.m.
· School Board Meeting Mr. Goss suggested a .joint meeting with the two School Boards ti~r 02/19/97 at
5:30 p.m. Council concurred.
· C02 Workshop. Mr. Goss rept~rtcd the next regular wl~rkshop is scheduled ~r 02/13/97 regarding the Chula
Vista C02 reduction plan.
b. Chula Vista Main Library. Mr. Goss reported that the Chula Vista Main Library was closed due to a minor
asbestos problem. The library is expected to re-open tbr pnblic use on 02/28/97. The employees from the main
library will temporarily work at the South Chula Vista Library, whose hours have been extended to allow library
service to the public.
13. MAYOR'S REPORT(S}
a. Rati~catinn of' appointment to the Design Review Comission - Patricia Aguilar. (To fill vacancy created
by resignation of Commissioner Stokes, whnse term expires 6/30/2000.)
Cnuncilmember Salas commented that Patricia Aguilar's first recommendation was for a position on the Planning
Commission, and she requested clarification to make snre a qualified applicant was not precluded from being
considered ti>r the Planning Commission.
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Mayor Horton replied that Ms. Aguilar would continue to have the opportunity to interview and be selected fbr the
Planning Commission. There are other commissioners who serve on more than one commission.
MSUC (Horton/Padilla) to appoint Patricia Aguilar to the Design Review Commission.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rindone
Councilmember Rindone suggested the nomination of Jeri Gulbransen lk>r appointment on the Convis Board.
a. Ratification of appointment to the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission - Dr. Christine Aranda Smith. (To
fill vacancy created by resignation of Commissioner Orozco. whose term expires 6/30/98.)
MSUC (Rindone/Salas) to appoint Dr. Catherine Aranda Smith to the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission.
Councilmember Padilia
Councilmember stated he received recent calls ti'on~ citizens expressing concerns about Chula Vista's animal shelter,
and he requested that staff provide an update on the shelter's current status. as well as options tbr potential future
improvements.
Councilmember Moot
Councilmember Moot requested an npdate on construction of the Broadway Business Homes.
AD,|OURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. to a closed session.
Respectt'ully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk