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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1997/01/14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, January 14, 1997 6:02 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER Councilmembers John S. Moot, Stephen C. Padilla (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Jerry R. Rindone, Mary Salas, and Mayor Shirley A. HotIon. Sid Morris, Assistant 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: December 17, 1996 (City Council Meeting); December 17, 1996 (Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency); January 7, 1997 (City Council Meeting); and January 7, 1997 (Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency). MSC (tlorton/Rindone) to approve the minutes, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. Oath of Office: Virgil Pina - Human Relations Commission. The oath of office was administered to Virgil Pina by City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet. ***Councilmember Padilia arrived at 6:05 p.m.*** CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: 8) THE CONSENT CALENDAR, INCLUDING PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWING ITEM NO. 8, OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, titles read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. 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 1/7/97, 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 filed. b. Resignation from the Child Care Commission - Angie Gish. 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.A. RESOLUTION 18549 REPROGRAMMING HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) FUNDS AND TRANSFERRING SAID FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN UNDERCOVER Minutes January 14, 1997 Page 2 VEHICLE AND OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT - The Federal budget is adopted in October of each year, after the City's budget has been approved by Council. As a result, initial grant budgets are established based on preliminary information received from each grant program. It is necessary to make several adjustments to reflect the actual Federal appropriation for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and Jurisdiction Unified for Drug/Gang Enforcement (JUDGE). Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Chief of Police) B. RESOLUTION 18550 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $4,708 FROM JURISDICTIONS UNIFIED FOR DRUG/GANG ENFORCEMENT (JUDGE) FOR JUDGE PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES AND RELATED TRAVEL - 4/5th's vote required. 7. RESOLUTION 18551 APPROVING EXPENDITURE FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING $4,500 FROM SAlD FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND OUTFITTING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELEASE OF A REPLACEMENT ASSET SEIZURE VEHICLE - The Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 provides for the distribution of seized and forfeited assets to the agencies participating in the investigation which resulted in the seizure. These funds are disbursed to supplement the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Chief of Police) 4/5th's vote required. 8. RESOLUTION 18552 AMENDING GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PLACE ADDITIONAL GUY WIRE AND ANCHOR WITHIN CITY'S MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) has requested an amendment to the easement recently granted by the City to allow the installation of another guy wire to the guy pole recently placed on the eastern edge of the golf course. SDG&E wishes that, in lieu of granting an entire new easement, Council allow the existing easement to be amended since the deed has not been recorded and the added wires are part of the same project. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) MSUC 0torton/Padilla) to permanently withdraw this item from the Consent Calendar. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · Bill Virchis, 1604 Dartmouth, Chula Vista, CA, reported that Southwestern College entered the play "Tommy" in the American College Theater Festival and will perform in Cedar City, Utah, for the regional competition. The group is attempting to raise $20,000 to fund the trip and will having two benefit performances. The performances will be held at Southwestern College on February 7 and 8, at 8:00 p.m., and the cost is $10.00 per person. He thanked the Chula Vista City Council and the City of Chula Vista for their continued support of the Southwestern College Theater. Mayor Horton indicated she would support the event and recommended everyone to attend the performances. Councilmember Salas mentioned one of the fundraising options was to adopt a Southwestern College student for the trip, and she indicated she was adopting student Joey Molina. She advised if any members of the public wanted to contribute to the fundraiser, they could send their donations to the Southwestern College Theater Trust Fund c/o Pat Tracy, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA. Councilmember Rindone suggested a staff referral to provide publicity through the City's efforts. Minutes January 14, 1997 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 9. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTING OTAY RANCH PRE-ANNEXATIONS 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 finalized 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 rn~t~ th~ annexation was not completed, and the agreements have expired. Staff recommends Council place the ordinances on first reading. (Deputy City Manager Krempi and Special Planning Projects Manager, Otay Ranch) A. ORDINANCE 2695 ADOPTING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED PRE- ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OTAY RANCH, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIM1TED PARTNERSHIP, AND VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP (first reading) B. ORDINANCE 2696 ADOPTING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH PRE- ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN BUILDERS (first reading) MSUC (Horton/Padilla) to continue this item to 02/04/97, approved 5-0. 10. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-96-06 - CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS VISTA DEL MAR, TRACT 96-06, IN ORDER TO SUBDIVIDE 3.46 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF DEL MAR AVENUE AND "C" STREET - DAN IRWIN -The applicant, Dan Irwin, has submitted an application for a tentative subdivision map known as Vista Del Mar in order to subdivide 3.46 acres located on the westerly side of Del Mar Avenue between Nixon Place and Shirley Street into 15 single family detached lots in the R-I-7 zone. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Planning) RESOLUTION 18553 APPROVING AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS ON TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP VISTA DEL MAR AVENUE, TRACT 96-06 This being the time and place, the public hearing was declared open. · Dan Irwin, 7449 Girard, El Cajon, CA, indicated he was the subdivider of the project and would be available to answer any questions from Council. Councilmember Salas stated a resident called her indicating opposition to the project because of the 15 units proposed for this parcel. She asked staff if this was an appropriate number of units for this parcel. Bob Leiter, Director of Planning, replied the gross number of units is consistent with the City's general plan and zoning for that area, and staff feels it is appropriate. Councilmember Moot asked how would access be made to Nos. 5 and 6 on the blueprints. Ken Lee, Assistant Planning Director, responded that Nos. 5 and 6 were flag lots and served by private access coming off of the cul-de-sac, which is fairly typical. Councilmember Padilia requested incorporating the written communication from Ms. Harriett Acton, 265 Nixon Place, Chula Vista, CA, dated 1/14/97 as part of the record. Her written comments are as follows: "Ms. Acton Minutes January 14, 1997 Page 4 objects to the density of the project. In addition, she feels it will produce a negative impact on the community. The subdivision will generate more traffic on Del Mar Avenue and diminish the overall quality of life in the area. She does not necessarily object to the project, only its proposed density." RESOLUTION 18553 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, title read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION 1TEMS 11. 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 for 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 to 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) 4/5th's vote required. Continued from the meeting of 1/7/97. Councilmember Salas commented on the cramped space that City staff works in. She understood one of the things this process will allow is to improve and expand the Civic Center, as well as a number of other important projects such as the corporate yard relocation. Councilmember Rindone stated it is desirable whenever possible to have work done in-house, as long as we have the expertise; staff indicated there were some staff members still on board that had the ability and assistance in that area. Although tins is not a direct cost to the general fund, the funding will come from specialized sources which can be spent otherwise. He also expressed concern when a consultant's daily diem rate exceeds the top salary of the highest paid employee in the City. He indicated he would be voting against this item. He suggested sending this item back to staff to fmd a more economic cost effective basis. The reason is it is not the question of the competency of the individual; it is the question of the standards and expectations for the consultants and searching for alternative ways to do that. Mayor Horton concurred with the context of Councilmember Rindone's statement and indicated she preferred not going outside to hire a consultant if we have the talent in-house; however, this may be a specialized area and unless we have an individual that can carry out all of the programs, we need to look in tins direction. She requested more information from staff regarding a fair contract price for services such as this and asked what was the length of time before a final product could be produced. Gerald Young, Principal Management Assistant, responded that the expected time line for this project would be approximately ea~y July. Councilmember Salas noted the staff report indicated there were allocated funds for tins project from the public facilities DIF, Fund 850. Minutos January 14, 1997 Page 5 Mr. Young answered that was correct. There were a couple of allocated funding sources for this project, including a deposit of $20,000 received from Otay Vista Associates. Councilmember Salas asked if it was realistic for staff to complete this project in a reasonable time, based on their work load and priorities. George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, explained it is a combination of expertise and time, but mainly time. There are staff members with knowledge of the DIF in some of these areas, but with the other priorities and the way staff is spread out, it would be difficult to complete the project in a timely fashion. Councilmember Padilia agreed with obtaining additional information so Council can examine the internal flexibility, if any, within the City and other options in terms of personnel and future planning. He noted that the process of handling the update internally or with a different level of outside assistance would be more cost effective to the City and should be considered first. Contracting with outside consultants should be considered second. Councilmember Moot also requested staff to provide a general idea of what is involved with this work. Since only one bid was received, it is difficult to judge whether it is in the ballpark of what it should cost. MSUC 01indone/Horton) to continue this item to 01/21/97 and direct staff to provide answers to the questions and issues raised by Council. 12. RESOLUTION 18543 ADOflING THE SITING ELEMENT OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - The County of San Diego Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan consists of the County-wide Summary Plan and Siting Elements. The Summary Plan outlines the Source Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Composting Plans and Waste Generation Estimates for all jurisdictions within the County and was approved by Council on 1/7/97. The Siting Element is intended to identify the disposal capacity needed by jurisdictions within the County for a 15 year period. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Conservation Coordinator) Continued from the meeting of I/7/97. Mayor Horton asked if there were any members of the public wishing to address this item. There was no response by the public. RESOLUTION 18543 (OFFION NO. 1) WAS OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, ti~e read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (None) OTHER BUSINESS 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S): None. Minutes January 14, 1997 Page 6 14. MAYOR'S REPORT{S) a. Ratification of appointments - Economic Development Commission - Christopher H. Lewis; Youth Commission - Andrea L. Hunter; and Veterans Advisory Commission - William H. Poindexter. MSUC (HortonfRindone) to appoint Christopher H. Lewis to the Economic Development Commission; Andrea L. Hunter to the Youth Commission, and William H. Poindexter to the Veterans Advisory Commission. 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS · Councilmember Rindone stated he received a letter from Sheryl Helvie who indicated her disappointment the library was closed from 12/25/96 to 01/02/97. He indicated he would submit the letter to staff to ensure this doesn't occur in the future during the winter holidays. Sid Morris, Assistant City Manager, commented that Ms. Helvie confused the County libraries with the City libraries. The County libraries were closed during this time; however, the Chula Vista libraries remained open. Councilmember Rindone requested staff to provide a written follow-up to Ms. Helvie. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. to a closed session. by: Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk