HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/03/29 MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/GROWTH
MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION
March 29, 1999 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council, the Growth Management Oversight Commission, and the Planning
Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Mayor' s Conference
Room, located in the Administration Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Mayor Horton.
Growth Management Oversight Commissioners Dull, Fisher, Hyde, Munoz,
Tarantino, Thomas, and Chair Hubbard.
Planning Commissioners Hall, O'Neill, Thomas, and Chair Willett.
ABSENT: Growth Management Oversight Commissioners Gray, Perez
Planning Commissioners Castaneda, Ray, Tarantino
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for Growth Management Oversight Commission meeting of
March 4, 1999 (GMOC Members only)
ACTION: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes. The motion carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING ON PCM-98-38, REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION'S (GMOC) 1998 ANNUAL
REPORT
On March 4, 1999, the GMOC finalized its 1998 Annual Report to the City Council regarding
compliance with the City's eleven Quality-of-Life Threshold Standards. The report focused
on the period from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, although issues identified in the
second half of 1998 and early 1999 were also included where pertinent. A summary of the
GMOC's recommendations and staff's proposed implementation actions was included, and
the report discussed each threshold in terms of threshold compliance, key issues, and
corresponding recommendations. The workshop will give the GMOC an opportunity to
discuss their findings and recommendations with the Planning Commission and City Council.
Staff recommendation:
That the Planning Commission accept the 1998 GMOC Annual Report and
recommendations as presented therein, adopt a motion recommending that Council
do the same; and
That the City Council: (a) accept the GMOC's 1998 Annual Report and
recommendations contained therein; and (b) direct staff to undertake actions
necessary to implement those recommendations as presented in "1998 GMOC
Recommendations/Proposed Implementing Actions Summary."
Planning Director Bob Leiter recognized two retiring GMOC members, Will Hyde and Tris Hubbard,
and thanked them for their invaluable leadership and service. Chairman Hubbard then reviewed the
Summary of Findings for each of the eleven Quality of Life Threshold Standards; and staff presented
responses to the recommendations. (The recommendations and staff responses are noted in detail in
the body of the GMOC 1998 Annual Report.) Council and Commissioner comments concerning
additional recommendations on Quality of Life areas are as follows:
Police:
Mayor Horton asked about the difference between Priority I and Priority II calls. Chief Emerson
stated that a Priority I alarm is when a person activates an alarm, and a Priority II alarm is when the
mechanical alarm goes off without a person activating it. He stated that ninety-eight percent of alarm
calls for service have been false. Chief Emerson also commented that response times are hindered
because of the number of new housing developments where the police officers responding to calls are
unfamiliar with the streets.
Planning Commission Chair Willett recommended that the measurement of the response times be
reviewed in light of growth and the many additional housing developments on the east side. Chair
Hubbard stated that the new CAD system in the Police Department will provide better statistical data.
Mayor Horton stated that the thresholds needed to be revised to accommodate the change in growth
of the City. Councilmember Padilia stated that the previously established thresholds should be
examined and reevaluated.
Fire/Emergency Medical Services:
Planning Chair Willett noted that the Fire Department has the same problems with response time as
the Police due to the tremendous growth in the eastern section of the City, so this threshold should
also be reevaluated.
Schools:
Councilmember Moot suggested that the GMOC may wish to study the pros and cons of a unified
school district for Chula Vista. Planning Commissioner Chair Willett suggested that a copy of a
report concerning SB 50 be distributed to the City Council, Planning Commission, and GMOC
members. Mayor Horton asked about the increase in numbers of special education students. Dr.
Cheryl Cox stated that more children are fitting a broader criteria, which in turn showsa rise in the
numbers of children needing special education.
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Parks and Recreation:
Councilmember Salas asked if the lower Sweetwater Valley could be purchased for parkland.
Planning Director Leiter stated that this site and others will be evaluated as part of the Park Master
Plan. Councilmember Davis suggested that policy might be revised to allow developers on the east
portion to fund parks or infrastructure in the western portion of the City.
There were no additional recommendations suggested in the areas of Air Quality, Traffic, Fiscal,
Libraries, Drainage, Sewer or Water.
With regard to drainage, Councilmember Davis suggested that Chula Vista combine efforts with other
cities to eliminate costs to pay for clearing the channels. She stated that these costs are unnecessary
to the citizens, and there could be potential property damage if the channels flooded in the meantime.
Councilmember Salas expressed concern that no issues were listed for water, especially regarding the
agreement between the Metropolitan Water District and the Imperial Irrigation District. She
mentioned Secretary of the Interior Babbit's remarks that if the management of water problems is
not solved, then the excess allocations from other states could be curtailed. Chairman Hubbard stated
that these areas are being monitored..
Chairman Hubbard stated he was pleased to report that nine of the eleven threshold are being met.
ACTION:
The report was forwarded first to the Planning Commission and then to the City
Council for approval.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
At 8:12 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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