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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/03/05MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, March 5, 1996 4:08 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Alevy, Moot, Padilia (arrived at 4:10 p.m.), Rindone, and Mayor Horton John D. Goss, City Manager; Brace M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO TIlE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 27, 1996 MSC (Alevy/Moot) to approve the minutei nf February 27, 1996 as presented, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. Oath of Office: Economic Development Commission - Mary Wylie (Ex-officio) and Tom Rodrigo (educational position). The Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Authelet to Mary Wylie and Tom Rodrigo. b. Proclamatinn thanking McMillin Companies ~r their support of Youth Programming. Mayor Pro Tem Moot presented the proclamation to Constance Clover-Bryam representing the McMillin Companies. c. Proclamation recognizing the Convair Recreation Associatiun of General Dynamics Corporation for the donation of weight equipment and fitness supplies. Mayor Pro Tem Moot presented the proclamation to David Samudio representing Dexter Levy, Director, Convair Recreation Association. d. Proclamation recognizing David Samudio ~r his assistance in acquiring the donation of weight equipment and fitness supplies. Mayor Pro Tem Moot presented the proclamation to David Samudio. e. Proclamations commending Sid Morris, Berlin Bosworth, Donna Toledo, Dan Beintema, Nadine McGee, and Jeri Gulbransen fnr their wurk with Chula Vista Cares. Mayor Pro Tem Moot presented the proclamations. The Board of Directors of Chula Vista Cares presented Sid Morris with a "Star" in the constellation Hydra in recognition of his eleven years of service and leadership with Chula Vista Cares. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item pulled: 5c) BALANCE OF TIlE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter from the City Attorney stating that Council did not meet in Closed Session on 2/27/96. It is recommended that the letter be received and tiled. b. Letters of resignation from: Linda Allen - Resource Conservation Commission; Douglas E. Cochrane - Board of Ethics; Charlene Tresslet - Child Care Commission; and Yvonne Apodaca - Town Center Minutes March 5, 1996 Page 2 Committee. It is recommended that the resignations 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. c. Letter from Jim Baker, President, Friends of the Arts, inviting Council tu support the first production of "Dance World" by their endorsement and attendance on 4/27/96 and requesting the City underwrite production costs. It is recommended that, in exchange for their assistance at City sponsored cultural events during the year, $100 be granted from the Council Contingency Fund to the Friends of the Arts towards their production costs. Pulled from the Consent Calendar. ® Jim Baker, 19 Cresta Way, Chula Vista, CA, representing Friends of the Arts, inti~rmed Council that the Friends of the Arts was a non-profit community enterprise group with 110 members. The group originally started two years ago to help the City's Cultural Arts Commission. He then reviewed many of the activities they had undertaken and thanked Council for their support. MSUC (Rindone/Alevy) to grant the Friends of the Arts $200. Mayor Horton requested that staff look at the Cultural Arts fund li~r the expenditure. d. Letter from Michael Deguzman requesting financial support in attending the "1996 California Teen Leadership Program" at the University of California, lrvine, in June 1996. It is recommended that the request be denied. e. Letter from Ron Bolles, Director, Vocal Music Department, Bonita Vista High School, requesting financial support for the Music Machine to perform at this year's Cultural Exchange Tour in Southern Europe. It is recommended that $500 be authorized from the Council Contingency Fund to support the Music Machine's performance at the 1996 Cultural Exchange Tour, in exchange fk~r which they will perfbrm at two City sponsored events during this calendar year. 6. ORDINANCE 2652A AMENDING SECTIONS 5.02.040 AND 5.02.050 OF CtIAPTER 5.02 AND SECTION 5.07.020 OF CHAPTER 5.07 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES AND REGULATIONS (second reading and adoption) - This ordinance operates to correct an unintended omission from a prior version, retaining the requirement that transient merchants provide substantial additional information on the business license application. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (City Attomey) 7. RESOLUTION 18223 APPROVING THE THREE PARTY AGREEMENT WITH OTAY RANCH, L.P., AND REMY, THOMAS AND MOOSE, TO AUTIIORIZE $25,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO CITY STAFF, WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENTS - The amendment is to retain Remy & Thomas to review environmental documents for the Sphere of Influence and Annexation Application; SPA Plans and supporting studies required by the GDP; and processing guidance of all supporting documents to assure compliance with CEQA and avoid litigation predicated upon alleged deficiencies in environmental documents or improper processing of the documents for the Otay Ranch Project. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Special Planning Projects Manager, Otay Ranch) 8.A. RESOLUTION 18224 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 96-03, EASTLAKE SOUTH GREENS, UNIT 23 - On 1/9/96, Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract 96-03, EastLake South Greens, Unit 23. On 7/18/89, Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract 88-8, EastLake Greens, On 8/16/94, Council approved the amended tentative map for EastLake South Greens, Tentative Map 88-3A, and imposed additional conditions of approval. The amendment to the tentative map covers the area south of Clubhouse Drive which is designated as EastLake South Greens. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Public Works) Minutes March 5, 1996 Page 3 B. RESOLUTION 18225 APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR EASTLAKE SOUTH GREENS, UNIT 23 REQUIRING DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBER 15200 AND 18176 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 9. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING CHULA VISTA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT SEVEN FISCAL YEARS - The San Diego RTIP is a seven-year program (fiscal years 1996/1997 through 2002/2003 ) of proposed major highway, arterial, transit, bikeway, and aviation projects. The annual development and approval of the RTIP by SANDAG is a requirement for the continued receipt of State and Federal transportation project funding. The "Proposition A TransNet Transportation Improvement Program - Ordinance and Expenditure Plan" also requires that all proposed projects funded with TransNet funds be included in the RTIP. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) RESOLUTION 18226 ADOPTING THE SEVEN-YEAR TRANSNET LOCAL STREET AND ROAD PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996/1997 THROUGH 2002/2003 AND APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF CHULA V1STA'S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP) John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, intbrmed Council that no new projects had been added. The proposal added additional funds to two existing prqiects. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION 18226 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMNIENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 10. REPORT PROPOSED CHANGES TO HANDYTRANS SERVICE AS REQUIRED BY THE AMERICANS WITIt DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) - The current agreement terminates on 6/30/96 and contains an option to extend the term. The First Amendment extends the agreement term to 9/30/97, Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) RESOLUTION 18227 APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR HANDYTRANS OPERATION Mayor Hotton questioned why setwee was not included on Saturdays. M in u tes March 5, 1996 Page 4 William Gustafson, Transit Director, responded that it had been accidentally left out of the report. Service on Saturday would be from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. which was longer service than available during the week. Councilmember Alevy requested clarification of the increased costs. Mr. Gustafson responded that the first six months was the status quo in terms of operating hours, i.e. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. no service on Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The rest of the six month period, after full compliance was in effect, would include all of Saturday, which was new service, extended service on Sunday, and Monday thru Friday hours would be added in the mornings and evenings. The law stated there had to be service available during the same hours the fixed route service operated. Councilmember Rindone stated it was his understanding that there would be inter-zone cooperative agreements for the zones. Mr. Gustarson replied that transfers were presently allowed between the fixed route systems and the para-transit operators. When full compliance was in effect there would be transfer options between the zones and systems. The ADA required comparable service to the fixed routes. Councilmember Rindone stated that MTDB had been working with all the cities and SANDAG regarding the ADA requirements. It was very complex and would have a tremendous impact on the transportation budgets. MTDB, North County Transit System, and SANDAG had formed a joint finance committee to look at alternatives to provide transportation services while complying with the ADA requirements. RESOLUTION 18227 OFFERED BY MAYOR tlORTON, reading uf the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. 1TEMS PULLED FROM TIlE CONSENT CALENDAR Item pulled: 5c. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order. OTHER BUSINESS 1 I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) a. Scheduling of meetings. Mr. Goss stated the Port Commission took action to approve a series of documents that approved the financing package with the City of San Diego for the expansion of the convention center. Under the agreement the City of San Diego would be precluded from asking liar further funding for the expansion of the convention center. The $63 million commitment to the four Southbay cities in the CIP over nine years, as well as $4.5 million/year for twenty years for the City of San Diego for the convention center would have to be appropriated by the Port each year. There would also be a quarterly meeting of mayors through the project which would allow review of issues and concerns. 12. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) a. RESOLUTION 18228 SUPPORTING STATE PROPOSITION 192, THE SEISMIC RETROFIT BOND ACT OF 1996 - The Legislative Committee recommends approval of the resolution. Councilmember Moot stated the South County Economic Development Council unanimously voted to support Proposition 192 and felt the Southbay should also show their support. Mayor Horton stated representatives from SANDAG, business owners in the area, and Supervisor Greg Cox went to Los Angeles to testify before the Transportation Commission in support of NAFTA related projects. They were concerned that the City had not been pro-active in supporting Proposition 192. Minutes March 5, 1996 Page 5 Councilmember Rindone stated MTDB was also concerned regarding the issue because of the funds that had been taken from transportation. He hoped all public agencies would be pro-active in pointing out the need for the proposition. MSUC (Horton/Alevy) to approve Resolution 18228 as presented. 13. COUNCIL CON{N~ENTS Councilmember Alevy a. "Fiestas Patrias" Celebration. Councilmember Alevy stated the population of Chula Vista was over 1/3rd Hispanic and felt the City should do something to celebrate the cultural value of Fiestas Patrias which celebrated Mexican independence. MSUC (Alevy/l~!oot) to refer Fiestas Patrias to staff for a report back tn Council in two weeks. Report to include basic ideas for a First Annual Fie.stas Pattins celebration, i.e. music, arts, food, etc. Staff to consider involvement by the Parks & Recreation Department/Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, International Friendship Commission, Friends uf the Arts, the ~mr Spanish radio stations within the community, etc. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 5:40 P.M. to the Regular City Council Meeting on March 12, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. A Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency convened at 4:54 p.m. and adjourned at 4:58 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed at 4:54 p.m., met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 5:40 p.m. 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING - Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 · Christopher vs. the City of Chula Vista. SALE AND DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 · Marina View Park, "J" Street and Bay Blvd., San Diego Unified Port District, Terms and Price. CONFERENCE W1TH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 · Agency negotiator: John Goss or designee lbr CVEA, WCE, POA, IAFF, Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Unrepresented. Employee organization: Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE), Police Officers Association (POA) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Unrepresented employee: Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Unrepresented. 15. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session. by: Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Vicki C. SodZrrquist, CM~uty City Clerk