HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/07/16MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, July 16, 1996
6:12 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
Councilmembers Alevy, Moot, Rindone, and Mayor Herton
Councilmember Padilia
John D. Goss, City Manager; Ann Moore, Acting City Attorney; and Beverly
A. Authelet, City Clerk
MSC (Rindone/Horton) to excuse Councilmember Padilla's absence, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. SILENT PRAYER
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None submitted.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Oathof Office: Otay Valley Road Project Area Committe~ - Marco Polo Co~es. The Oath of Office was
administered by City Clerk Authelet to Marco Polo Cortes.
b. David Malcolm, 509 Beacon Place, Chula Vista, Port Commissioner, presented an update. He stated a
company had just been hired to do a strategic plan for the airport; that 600 new jobs were created for the Honda
contract; cargo has gone up over 50 percent in tonnage; and lines are staffing to ship through San Diego for the first
time. They have just finished their strategic plan on real estate and, hopefully, will be implementing that plan over
the next thirty days. They have hired an engineering firm to look at extending "H" Street to the waterfront.
They are continuing to work on a master plan involving Rohr. The cruise ship bill should be on the President's
desk in the next 45 days. They have gone from 500 ports of call of cruise ships to 23 last year because of
California laws. The bill overrides that, and in two years should be back to over 500 ports of call, bringing 80
million dollars of direct spending into San Diego's waterfront. He stated that one of their major projects is
straightening the channel between Chula Vista and National City. They are going through an environmental process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(l~m pulled: 9)
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, INCLUDING THE CONTINUATION OF ITEM 6.B. TO
7/23/96, OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, headings read, and
approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Letter from the Interim City Attorney stating that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed
Session on 7/9/96. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed.
b. Letter of resignation from the Board of Ethics - Virgil Whitehead. 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.
Minutes
July 16, 1996
Page 2
6.A. ORDINANCE 2679 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND OTAY RANCH, L.P., A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP,
TIGER DEVELOPMENT TWO, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY TIGERHEART INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ITS GENERAL PARTNER, VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, A
CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP (second reading and adoption} - Staff recommends Council place
the ordinances on second reading and adoption. (Deputy City Manager Krempl)
B. ORDINANCE 2680 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SNMB, LTD., JEWELS OF CHARITY, AND STEVEN
AND MARY BIRCH FOUNDATION (second reading and adoption}
Ann Moore, Acting City Attorney, stated that the d,vgloper, SNMB, and staff were requesting the item be continued
until the following week becans~ they would like to split the one agreement into three separate ones.
Councilmember Moot asked if one of these was the entities that the City was involved in a lawsuit with over the
amphitheater and, if so, what the current status was.
Acting City Attorney Moore responded that the City was involved in a lawsuit with one of the entities, but she did
not know the current status and did not how if they were going to appeal.
ORDINANCE 2680 TO BE CONTINUED TO 7123196, approved 4--0-1 with Padilia absent.
C. ORDINANCE 2681 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND UNITED ENTERPRISES LTD., A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (second reading and adoption}
D. ORDINANCE 2682 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GREGORY T. SMITH AND GEORGIANA R. SMITH
{second readin~ and adoorion)
7. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
8. ORDINANCE 2684 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
19.18.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 25,000 SQUARE FEET OF
LAND LOCATED AT 415/445 ORANGE AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ORANGE AVENUE
BETWEEN BROADWAY AND FOURTH AVENUE, FROM R2P (DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL WITH
PRECISE PLAN MODIFIER) TO MHP (MOBILE HOME PARK ZONE) (second reading and adootion} -
The proposal is to rezone two areas totaling approximately :25, 000 square feet from the existing zoning designation
of R2P (Duplex residential with precise plan modifier) to MHP {Mobile home park zone) in order to allow these
areas to ha officially consolidated into the existing surrounding mobile home park. Staff recommends Council place
the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Planning)
9.A. ORDINANCE 2685 AMENDING SECTION 2.05.010 OF THE MUN/CIPAL CODE TO ADD
TWO ADDITIONAL UNCLASSIFIED CALIFORNIA BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP FULL-TIME
POSITIONS (first reading) - TMs is to authorize the City to act as the Fiscal Agent for California Border Alliance
Group (CBAG), extend funding for present CBAG staff and add two staff positions to the CBAG staff. Staff
recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading and approve the resolutions. (Chief of Police)
Minutes
July 16, 1996
Page 3
B. RESOLUTION 18360 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT BY AND THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE UNITED STATES
ATTORNEY FOR FISCAL AGENT SERVICES
C. RESOLUTION 18361 AMENDING THE FRINGE BENEFIT RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVES
AND MID-MANAGERS TO INCLUDE TWO CALIFORNIA BORDER ALLlANCE GROUP FULL-TIME
POSITIONS
D. RESOLUTION 18362 ACCEPTING $22,950 OF HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFlCKING AREA
(HIDTA) GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFlCE FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CALIFORNIA BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP
(CBAG), APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUES IN THE GENERAL FUND, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 BUDGET TO INCLUDE A TOTAL OF 2.00 FULL TIME
EQUIVALENT POSITIONS SUBJECT TO CONTINUED GRANT FUNDING - 4/5th's vote required
E. RESOLUTION 18363 APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND PERSONNEL
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS
RECEIVED UNDER THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE EXPENSES FOR THE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR POSITION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENTS, FISCAL YEAR 1996/97
F. RESOLUTION 18364 1) ACCEPTING $61,709 OF HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING
AREA (HIDTA) GRANT FUNDS TO THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTERED BY
THE MASTER FISCAL AGENT SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE OTHER AGENCIES
PER THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING W1TH THE OTHER CITIES TO EXTEND THE TWO
CBAG POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DECEMBER 5, 1995
Councilmember Rindone stated that it was his understanding that when the CBAG program and funding ends, the
CBAG employees, including the two additional positions being proposed, would not automatically become employees
of the City of Chula Vista. Also was the City covered by all legal costs incurred for staff's time to defend.
Captain Dan Wolf confirmed that the CBAG employees would not automatically become City employees and the
U.S. Attorney's office is responsible for legal costs.
Acting City Attorney Moore stated that there was a provision in the agreement with the U.S. Federal Government
that basically said that they agreed to indemnify the City and hold the City harmless.
Councilmember Rindone stated he hoped that Council could receive a mid-term report as to the number of arrests
and benefits. He thought the information should be shared with the community.
ORDINANCE 2685 PLACED ON FIRST READING AND RESOLUTIONS 18360, 18362, 18363, AND 18364
O/~'!~ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived and headings read.
Councilmember Rindone requested that the City Manager insure that Jeri Gulbransen, Public Information
Coordinator, would at some fittore time have some information about Chula Vista's participation and the results in
the City's newsletter or newsline because he felt all members of the community needed to be aware of the City's
regional participation and benefits.
VOTE ON ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS: approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
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July 16, 1996
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10. RESOLUTION 18365 GRANTING EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY TO PLACE GUY POLE AND ANCHOR WITHIN CITY'S MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - San
Diego Gas and Electric Company has requested an easement from the City to install a guy pole and anchor on the
eastern edge of the golf course. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works and
Director of Parks and Recreation)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hotton stated Council would meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 ~ Fritsch vs. the City of Chula Vista.
* * * Council met in Closed Session at 6:21 p.m. and reconvened at 6:41 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
11. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING: (A) PCM-96-09 - AMENDMENTS TO THE RANCHO
DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
PLANNED COMMUNffY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN; AND (B) PC8-96-05 - TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP, TRACT 96-05 - The applicant, Rancho Del Rey Investments, L.P., has requested the
amendments to the Rancho Del Rey Spa Ill Sectional planning Area (SPA) Plan, General Development Plan,
Planned Community District Regulations, Residential Design Guidelines, Water Conservation Plan and Air Quality
Improvement Plan. The purpose of these amendments are to change the land use designation of parcel R-7 from
Residential Specialty Housing (SP) to Single Family Detached (SFD) and Residential Duplex/Townhomes (SFA).
Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading and approve the resolution. (Director of Plannlng)
A. ORDINANCE 2686 AMENDING THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA PLAN PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
(first reading)
B. RESOLUTION 18366 AMENDING THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA (SPA) PLAN CHANGING PARCEL R-7 LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM SPECIALTY HOUSING
(SH) TO SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED (SFD) AND SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED (SFA); APPROVING
TENTATIVE SUBDMSION MAP FOR 156 ACRES AT THE RANCHO DEL REY SPA III, TRACT 96-06
AND ADOPTING ADDENDUM TO FEIR 89-10
Councilmember Moot stated that it would be necessary for him to abstain from participating because he lives within
300 feet and his firm represents MeMillin.
Councilmember Aievy stated although he was living within 1,500 feet of the area, after consulting with the Acting
City Attorney and the Planning Department, it was determined that there would be no conflict of interest and he
could participate.
Luis Hernandez, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
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July 16, 1996
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* Gloria Colclasure, 571 East "J" Street, Chula Vista, CA. spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
· Craig Fukmyama, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, CA 91950, representing Rancho del Rey Investors, L.P.,
owners of the Rancho del Rey project, spoke in favor of the staff recommendation.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE 2686 PLACED ON FIRST READING AND RESOLUTION 18366 OFFERED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ALEVY, reading of the text was waived, headings read, and approved 3-0-1-1 with
Padilia absent and Moot abstaining.
11.1 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF THE OTAY RANCH RESERVE FUND FEE - On 5/14/96,
Council established the Otay Ranch Reserve Fund Program which has two components: (a) a Reserve Fund fee to
be paid by the developer/applicant, and Co) the Otay Ranch Property Tax Transfer Agreement with the County of
San Diego. Staff recommends Council plac~ the ordinance on first reading. (Deputy City Manager Thomson and
Director of Finance) Continued from the meeting of 7/9/96.
ORDINANCE 2683 ESTABLISHING THE OTAY RANCH RESERVE FUND FEE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION 18288, WIHCH ESTABLISHED THE OTAY RANCH RESERVE
FUND PROGRAM (first readinl~)
Robert Powell, Director of Finance, presented the staff report.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public heating was declared open.
· Kim Kilkenney, Village Development, 11975 El Camlno Real, San Diego, CA, spoke in favor of the staff
recommendation.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE 2683 PLACED ON FIRST READING BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived,
heading read, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
Mayor Horton stated that there had been a request for a mess.
* * * Council recessed at 7:47 p.m. and reeonvened at 8:00 p.m. * * *
12. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 - Based
upon the advice of the City Attorney, this agenda item has been separated due to conflict of interest concerns. Staff
recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation)
RESOLUTION 18367 ORDERING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996197 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 1
Councilmember Alevy stated that he would be abstaining because of the location of his residence.
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July 16, 1996
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This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There being no public testimony,
the public heating was declared closed.
John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, stated that there were no formal protests for Open Space Districts 1 or 15.
RESOLUTION 18367 OF/~ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived,
heading read, and approved 3-0-I-1 with Padilia absent and Alevy abstaining.
13. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 1O FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 Based
upon the advice of the City Attorney, this agenda item has been separated due to conflict of interest concerns. Staff
recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation)
RESOLUTION 18368 ORDERING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITES
TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING
THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 10
Councilmember Alevy stated that he would be abstaining because of the location of his residence.
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 18368 OF~'ERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the lext was waived, heading read, and
approved 3-0-1-1 with Padilia absent and Moot abstaining.
14. PUBLIC HEARING EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
1996/97 - Based upon the advice of the City Attorney, this agenda item has been separated duo to conflict of interest
concerns. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and
Recreation)
RESOLUTION 18369 ORDERING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING
THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER
1
Mr. Lippitt stated that they had received one written protest.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
· Phil Gaughan, 455 Rivercreek Court, Chula Vista, CA, spoke in favor of the staff recommendation.
® Terry Lewis, 457 Rivercreek Court, Chula Vista, CA, spoke in favor of the staff recommendation.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION 18369 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALEVY, reading of the text was waived, heading
read, and approved with Padilia absent.
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July 16, 1996
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15. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 2-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, BAY
BOULEVARD, AND TOWN CENTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 - The City administers 24 open space
districts established over the last twenty-five years. The districts provide the mechanism to finance the maintenance
of common open space areas (canyons, trails, medians, etc.) associated with and benefitfrog that particular
development. As part of the process, a levy of an annual assessment is necessary to enable the City to collect funds
for the proposed open space maintenance. On 5/23/96, Council approved the open space reports on assessments
for all existing open space districts and setting the public hearings. Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
(Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation)
RESOLUTION 18370 ORDERING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING
THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 2-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20,
23, 24, 26, 31, BAY BOULEVARD, AND TOWN CENTER
Mr. Lippitt stated that staff had received a letter attached with 30 signatures representing about 26 parcels in District
18, in opposition to an increase and had some concerns about maintenance and about access of illegal cars. The
actual amount of the collectebles is much less than the assessment, the collectable is actually going down. For
1995/96 the assessment was $293 and the collectable was 234; for 1996/97 the assessment would be increased by
$6 to $299 but the collectable would go down from $234 to $228.
A concern of one resident was the amount of maintenance being done next to his property that is an SDG&E open
easement. There is a driveway that has access for SDG&E vehicles to maintain their pole lines. People are driving
up there that are not suppose to be there and eartying on activities that are objectionable to the neighbors. He
thought the open space district staff had money budgeted to put some barriers on the road so that cannot happen
in the future and that should occur during the next year.
Mayor Horton stated that there had been several letters from residents and wanted to know if staff had responded
to their concerns. Mr. Lippitt responded that staff had.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There b(mg no public testimony,
the public hearing was declared chised.
Councilmember Rindone reiterated that next year when staff is going through the initial notification, property owners
should be advised of the exact changes being made.
RESOLUTION 18370 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HORTON, reading of the text was waived,
heading read, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
16. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NUMBER
69 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE BAYSHORE BIKE ROUTE PROPOSED
WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE - Caltrans, in conjunction with local jurisdictions and the San Diego Unified
Port District, plan to construct a 26 mile long, regional bicycle route that will traverse the perimeter of San Diego
Bay with a portion in Chula Vista. Most of the route will be marked within the existing street fight-of-way; but
a portion, located within the Chula Vista coastal zone, is proposed to be constructed west of and adjacent to I-5.
Stuff recommends the public hearing be continued to 7/23/96. (Director of Community Development)
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
MSC (Horton/Alevy) to continue the public hearing to the meeting of July 23, 1996, approved 4-0-1 with
Padilia absent.
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July 16, 1996
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Mayor Herton stated Council would meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 - Christopher vs. the City of Chula Vista.
* * * Council met in dosed session at 8:24 p.m. and reconvened at 8:54 p.m. * * *
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ACTION FFEMS
17. RESOLUTION 18371 APPROVING PROPOSED SPENDING ALLOCATIONS FOR PROPOSED
QUARTER OF A CENT SALES TAX FOR LIBRARIES - The County of San Diego has proposed putting a
quarter of a cent sales tax, to be collected for five years to supplement local library budgets, on the November 1996
ballot. If approved by 2/3rds of County voters, this sales tax increase would raise approximately $3 million dollars
a year, or $15 million total for the Chula Vista Public Library. Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
(Library Director)
David Palmet, Library Director, stated that when the County Board of Supervisors voted to pursue a quarter of a
cent sales tax dedicated to libraries it was with the understanding that urgency enabling legislation would be needed
from the State Legislature, Council, in fact, passed a resolution of support for such urgency legislation on 6/11/96.
However, that urgency legislation had not been enacted as yet and half of the Legislature had adjourned until 8/5/96.
The County Board of Supervisors in now facing a deadline of 8/9/96 to write and approve any ballot language
related to this and the Board is now scheduled to address the issue on 7/23/96. The San Diego Union had reported
that the San Diego City Council had apprnved its proposed spending plan for the San Diego Public Library. The
paper further repor~d that San Diego City Officials privately indicated that they were going to try to over come
the lawyer's concerns regarding the need for urgency legislation. Therefore, it was his opinion and that of his peers
as Library Directors, that it was highly improbable that the Board would actually decide to put the measure on the
ballot. They may instead suggest that it be delayed until the June 1998 primary election. However, because it was
uncertain, staff felt it would be prudent for Council to take action on the proposed spending plan just in case the
Board of Supervisors does decide to go forward.
RESOLUTION 18371 Olqq~RED BY MAYOR HeRTON, reading of the text was waived and heading read.
Councilmember Rindone pointed out to staff that it should come back in a subsequent election two years fwm now,
not to assume that the spending plan that was designed now would be the same one in two years because it would
obviously have to be updated.
VOTE ON RESOLUTION: approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
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July 16, 1996
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18. REPORT REESTABLIStlMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY TASK FORCE AND FUNDING FOR
BIOLOGICAL CONSULTANT FOR UNIVERSITY SITE ANALYSIS - On 5/28/96, Council directed staff to
include draft policy language relating to the proposed university site in the City's draft Multiple Species
Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan for analysis in the MSCP EIR/EIS. In order to provide additional
input into decisions relating to this issue, staff is recommending that Council reestablish the University Task Force.
In addition, staff recommends approval of resolution. (Assistant City Manager and Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION 18372 APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL
FUND BALANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF
UNIVERSITY SITE ALTERNATIVES AND REESTABLISHING THE UNIVERSITY TASK FORCE -
4/Sth's vote required.
Councilmember Rindone asked what procedures would be followed in re-establishing the UCCV Task Force.
Robert L/xter, Director of planning, answered that staff would recommend that a schedule of meefmgs be set up
to review the preferred University site, as well as, any alternatives that were identified and review information
provided by staff and the consultants. Based on that, staff would bring recommendations back to Council regarding
the final resolution of those issues.
Councilmember Rindone asked what the first step would be in the formation of the Task Force. Them was a list
of those who had formerly served on the Task Fome and noted that some may be willing to serve again.
Mr. Leiter understood that the original Task Force was established by the Mayor and Council and was a fairly broad
based group. Certainly staff would assist the Mayor and Council in terms of providing an update of the existing
membership.
Mayor Herton recommended approaching the former members, still in the area, to find out if they were interested
in serving again. She had already spoken to some who had expressed an interest. She also stated that she had
already volunteered to serve on the Task Force, as had Councilmembers Rindone and Padilla.
RESOLUTION 18372 OF}'ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived,
heading read, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
19. REPORT REVISIONS TO THE DRAFT SUBAREA PLAN FOR THE MULTIPLE SPECIES
CONSERVATION PROGRAM (MSCP) - On 5/21/96, Council conducted a public hearing on the draft MSCP
Subarea Plan and directed staff to forward the draft, along with Council's concerns, to the City of San Diego for
inclusion in the environmental analysis (EIR/EIS) be'rag conducted on the MSCP and associated Subarea Plans.
Since that time, staff has been meeting with the Wildlife Agencies to respond to their concerns with the draft
Subarea Plan. Staff recommends Council authorize that revisions to the Subarea Plan be forwarded to the City of
San Diego for evaluation in the final draft EIR/EIS for the overall MSCP plan. (Director of Plannlng)
Mr. Leiter stated that after the report had been issued to Council, staff had been in contact with major property
owners who were involved with MSCP and received indication from all that they concurred with the recommended
changes in the plan.
MSC (Rindone/Alevy) to approve staff recommendations, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item pulled: 9. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order.
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OTHER BUSINESS
20. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT(S)
a. Scheduling of meetings. Mr. Goss reminded Council that staff was tentatively attempting to schedule a
VIP tour for Saturday, 8/10/96, fwm 9:00 a.m, to 12:00 (noon). Some of the items identified so far were:
sidewalks around the South Chula Vista Library, MTDB right-of-way landscaping, the Business Incubator at Rohr,
the Postal Service Data Conversion Center on Bay Boulevard, end the Downtown Telecenter.
Mayor Herton stated that with the convention coming, she had something on her calendar for almost every day.
Mr. Goss responded that he would ask staff to poll Council for a different date.
b. Mr. Goss stated that Council had asked him the previous week to find out if the Sweetwater School District
Board could meet with them at 5:00 p.m. on 7/23/96. He received a message that they cannot meet at that time.
Staff could find out if Council's schedule would allow a meeting on a Thursday. He stated Council may want to
schedule a meeting with the Chula Vista Elementary School District at the same time.
Mayor Herton stated that when she originally brought the subject up she was including the Elementary School
District and the High School District so there would be open dialogue between the City and the two. Obviously
it was going to take some coordination, so even if it was two or three months down the line, it was something that
they should try to schedule and it would be beneficial for everyone involved.
She stated that there were two meetings that needed to be scheduled now with Council: (1) for making commission
appointments; and (2) for a workshop on en item mentioned the previous week. Her office would be polling the
different Councilmembers.
21. MAYOR'S REPORT(S)
a. RESOLUTION 18373 SUPPORTING HUD FUNDING FOR NON-PROFIT HOUSING
ACQUISITIONS
Mayor Herton stated that there was a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to approve the resolution.
The resolution would request that Congress take action to prevent the loss of affordable housing units by including
suffieient fimds inthe 1996/97 budget to support the aequisition of at-risk units by non-proit agencies. Therewould
be no fiscal impact to the City.
MSC (Horton/Rindone) TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 18373, approved 4--0~1 with Padilia absent.
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Alevy stated that congratulations were in order to Assistant City Manager Sid Morris who had once
again brought a major championship to the City. His girls' fast pitch soft ball team, 16 years of age and under,
brought back the State Championship.
Mayor Herton thanked the Acting City Attorney for a job well dune in representing the City in the annexation
lawsuit that she henriled the previous Friday and the City of Chula Vista prevailed.
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July 16, 1996
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ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:25 P.M. to the regular City Council meeting on July 23, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers.
A Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency convened at 9:25 p.m. and adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Mayor Hotton stated that Council would be meeting in dosed session to discuss exist'rag litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 - Erxleben vs. the City of Chula Vista and West Coast Land Fund vs. the City
of Chula Vista and Public Employee Release - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session at 10:00 p.m. and adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
23.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING:
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
· Erxleben vs. the City of Chula Vista
· Cinistopher vs. the City of Chula Vista
· West Coast Land Fund vs. the City of Chula Vista
Anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
· Ftitsch vs. the City of Chula Vista
· Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: 1.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELEASE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
24.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
· Agency negotiator: John Goss or desiguee for 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.
REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
by:
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