HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/07/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 13, 1999 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Salas and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmember Padilia
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 8, 1999 (Regular Meeting of the City Council), June 8,
1999 (Adjourned Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency), June 15, 1999,
June 16, 1999, and June 17, 1999 (Adjourned Meetings of the City Council).
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Councilmember
Moot seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Employee Recognition Award of the Month - Scott Bernard, Management and
Information Services.
City Manager Rowlands and Director of Management Information Services Vignapiano introduced
and congratulated Mr. Bernard, and Mayor Horton presented a proclamation to him.
B. Congratulating Christopher Franco of Hilltop High School for placing third in the
State Science Fair.
Carol Rady, judge for the State Science Fair, spoke regarding the event. Mr. Franco of Hilltop High
School displayed his entry and distributed an abstract of his project to the Council. Mayor Hotton
presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Franco.
C. Oath of Office:
Board of Ethics - Teresa Thomas and Kenneth Culver~ and
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission - Edmund "Pat" LaPierre.
City Clerk Bigelow administered the Oaths of Office to Messrs. Culver and LaPierre, and Deputy
Mayor Salas presented certificates of appointment to them. Ms. Thomas was not present.
D. Presentation of certificate of appreciation to High School Artist Jennifer Hodge by
former Councilmember Leonard Moore.
Ms. Hodge was not present, and this item was continued to a future meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 5 through 14)
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the Assistant City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on June 29, 1999, there were no
actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
6. A. RESOLUTION 19510, APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE CHULA VISTA
CONVENTION AND VlSlTORS BUREAU PROMOTION SERVlCES (CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 29, 1999)
B. RESOLUTION 19511, APPROVlNG FIFTH AMEN DMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE VISITOR AND TRANSIT
INFORMATION SERVICES AT THE CHULA VISTA VIS1TOR INFORMATION
CENTER AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAIN OFFICE
Pursuant to Council Policy Number 230-01, staff negotiated a contract extension with the
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce for operation of a Chula Vista Convention Center and
Visitors Bureau and the performance of certain designated visitor and convention promotional
services. This proposed contract runs through the end of fiscal year 1999/2000. A
corresponding one-year extension to the existing contract with the Chamber for operation of
the Visitor Information Center is also recommended Since Council policy stipulates a review
five years after its adoption date, staff intends to bring a mid-year report to Council fully
examining the five-year history of the Chula Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau and
operation of the Visitor Center with recommendations for future operations.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
7. RESOLUTION 19519, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT W1TH THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO FOR RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSl STANCE 1N THE AMOUNT OF $6,500 TO
SUPPORT THE DESIGNATION OF CHULA VISTA HARBOR AS THE SOUTHERN
HOME PORT OF THE TALL SHIP CALIFORNIAN
The City' s agreement with the Nautical Heritage Society to designate Chula Vista harbor as
the Southern Home Port of the tall ship Californian requires that the City make a $27,665
grant in FY 1999-2000 to the ship's organization. In consideration of the value of the ship
as a shared community asset, the County has allocated $6,500 of its Community Enhancement
Funds to support this service.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Public Information Officer)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8A. RESOLUTION 19520, ACCEPTING A REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE GRANT HD7-98-2828 FOR $257,070 FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
COMPLETE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXECUTING THE GRANT
B. RESOLUTION 19521, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET TO INCLUDE
THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EDUCATION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM,
ADDING TWO TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POSITIONS (1.50 STAFF YEARS) IN
UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE IN THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
PROGRAMS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STH'S VOTE
REQUIRED)
On January 19, 1999, Council approved a household hazardous waste grant application to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board. The grant requested $298,500 to fund a
regional household hazardous waste drop-off and education program. The California
Integrated Waste Management Board has responded with an award of $257,070.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
9. RESOLUTION 19522, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING $7,250 TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
(4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
The City of Chula Vista Summer Concert Series is supported by donations which fund the
expenses of the entertainment and artists' fees. The season began on June 13, 1999, and will
end on August 29, 1999. Donations have been received f?om The Corky McMillin
Companies, Daewoo Motor America, Inc., The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Duke
Energy South Bay, Pacific Bay Homes LLC, Pacific Waste Systems, BF Goodrich Aerospace,
and Jerome's Furniture.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
10. RESOLUTION 19523, ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA HEALTHY
CITIES AND COMMUNITIES; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED STATE GRANT FUNDS TO THE
BUDGET OF THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1N THE AMOUNT
OF $3,000 FOR EQUIPMENT FOR CONDUCTING HEALTHY CITIES AND
COMMUNITIES ACTIVITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE LIBRARY AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE FUNDING AGREEMENT (4/STH'S VOTE
REQUIRED)
The City was recently notified of the award of a $3,000 "Mini Grant" from California Healthy
Cities and Communities for the upgrade and enhancement of computer and computer related
equipment to facilitate the City's administration of two California Healthy Cities' projects.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The equipment will streamline communications with Healthy Cities administrators and other
Healthy Cities around the region and state, as well as enhance publicity and promotions for
current projects.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION 19524, AWARDING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ONE DRAIN
CLEANING TRUCK THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH THE CITY OF
SAN DIEGO
The fiscal year 1999/2000 Public Works Operations/Sewer Maintenance Budget provides for
the purchase of a drain cleaning truck. Municipal Code Section 2.56.270 and Council
Resolution 6132 authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative bids with other
government agencies for the purchase of materials of common usage. The City, therefore,
has the right to, and is participating in, a current City of San Diego bid from Dion
International Trucks, Inc.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
12. RESOLUTION 19525, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
"PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR EASTLAKE 1, UNIT 21,
(FIELDSTONE DEVELOPMENT) 1N THE CITY (STL245)" PROJECT
This project is being funded through a settlement agreement reached with Fieldstone
Development. There are five streets ~vithin the development to be rehabilitated. Three are
cul-de-sacs, Crosscreek Road, Coldbrook Court, and Willowbrook Court; and two are
through streets, Creekwood Way and Meadowbrook Lane. Four of the five streets
(Crosscreek Road, Coldbrook Court, Meadowbrook Lane, and Willowbrook Court) will
require a complete reconstruction of the pavement section. The remaining street, Creekwood
Way, will only require a one and a half( 1 1/2") inch asphalt concrete overlay.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
13. REPORT ON THE APPLICATION FOR THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF
VILLAGES ONE AND FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST)
A. RESOLUTION 19526, APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO
CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER
99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGES ONE AND FIVE AND
VILLAGE ONE WEST)
B. RESOLUTION 19527 APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH OTAY
PROJECT LLC ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF
VILLAGES ONE AND FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST) AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
C. RESOLUTION 19528, WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AS
IMPRACTICAL AND APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BRUCE W. HULL &
ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES AND WITH THE MEYERS
GROUP TO PREPARE A MARKET ABSORPTION STUDY ASSOCIATED WITH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE -
PORTIONS OF VILLAGES ONE AND FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST) AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
In compliance with Council Policy, Otay Project LLC has submitted an application for
establishing Community Facilities District Number 99-1 to fund the construction of certain
improvements serving the Otay Ranch SPA One properties in the amount of approximately
$33.0 million. Staff has reviewed the application and determined that the financial
information provided is preliminary and general in nature and that a complete analysis on the
financial feasibility ofthe project cannot be made at this time. Staffconsiders that adequate
information and analysis will be generated during district formation for evaluating the
deve]oper's financial ability to bring the project to completion in compliance with City's
criteria.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
14.A RESOLUTION 19529, ADOPTING BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING TERRITORY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IN THE FUTURE TO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGES ONE, VILLAGE
FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST)
B. RESOLUTION 19530, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF
VILLAGES ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST) AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN FACILITIES
C. RESOLUTION 19531, ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A
REPORT FOR PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1
(OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGE ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND
VILLAGE ONE WEST)
D. RESOLUTION 19532, DECLARING INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS SECURED BY
SPECIAL TAXES TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES IN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE -
PORTIONS OF VILLAGES ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST)
E RESOLUTION 19533, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR THE INCLUSION 1N
PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH
SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGE ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE
WEST)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
F. RESOLUTION 19534, DECLARING INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FUTURE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 99-1
(OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGE ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND
VILLAGE ONE WEST)
Otay Ranch L.P. has requested the City to initiate proceedings to form a Community Facilities
District Number 99-I for the acquisition or construction of public facilities serving their
properties on Villages One, One West, and Five. The action taken at this meeting will
provide the proposed rate and method of apportionment For the district, establish a boundary
map, describe the authorized improvements, direct the special tax consultant to prepare the
Special Tax Report, and set the public hearing for the district for August 3, 1999. Council
will also be initiating annexation in the future proceedings for certain parcels in Villages Five
and One West not currently owned by Otay Ranch L.P.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to adopt staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following persons asked for Council's support in preventing the sale of alcohol at the "Kid's
Fest" Nickelodeon concert to be held at the Coors Amphitheater on July 23, 1999:
Judy Walsh-Jackson, 348 Park Way, representing the SDSU Foundation combating underage
drinking
Roy Vandergritt~ 9325 Lake Murray Boulevard, Unit A, representing North City Prevention
Coalition combating underage drinking
Maryanne Rodriguez, 428 Minot, representing Mid-City for Youth, YMCA Pryde Program,
Club Live
Mayor Hotton indicated that the concerns would be forwarded to Amphitheater and Universal staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
15. PUBLIC HEARING ON OPEN SPACE DISTR1CTS 1-9, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31,
33, AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000
RESOLUTION 19535, ORDERING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROV1NG MODIFICATION TO THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1-9, 11, 15,
17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, & EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.07, the City Engineer prepared reports on the
spread of assessments of the open space districts. The reports were accepted and the required
public hearings were set by Council at its meeting of May 18, 1999. The first public hearing
was conducted on June 22, 1999.
Staff recommendation: Council open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
bearing; direct staff to tally all protests; adopt the resolution; and authorize staff to begin the
process of determining assessments for fiscal year 2000/2001.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response. Mayor Hotton then closed the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Salas mentioned that previous developments have used a variety of fencing materials,
some of which have been difficult to maintain. City Engineer Swanson responded that a different type
of fencing, not prone to such damage, will be installed in new districts.
Mayor Horton reported that she had forwarded information to Environmental Resource Manager
Bamberger regarding a company that has developed a mechanism to stop water leaks when pipes
break.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas noted that no protests were received and offered Resolution No.
19535, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0.
16. PUBLIC HEARING ON OPEN SPACE DISTR1CT NUMBER 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000
RESOLUTION 19536, ORDER1NG CERTA1N OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 10
Based on the advice of the City Attorney, this item was separated from those in Item # 15 due
to conflict of interest concerns. Two Councilmembers own property subject to the proposed
assessment in this district.
Staff recommendation: Council open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing; direct staff to tally all protests; and adopt the resolution.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response. Mayor Honon then closed the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
Councilmember Moot noted that he no longer owned property within the proposed district.
ACTION: Mayor Horton noted that no protests were received and offered Resolution No.
19536, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 3-0-1, with Deputy Mayor
Salas abstaining.
17. PUBLIC HEARING ON OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 14 FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000
RESOLUTION 19537, ORDERING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000 FOR OPEN SPACE D1STRICT NUMBER 14
Based on the advice of the City Attorney, this item was separated from the above items due
to conflict of interest concerns.
Staff recommendation: Council open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing; direct staff to tally all protests; and adopt the resolution.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Hotton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response. Mayor Hotton then closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Councih'nember Moot noted that no protests were received and offered Resolution
No. 19537, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 3-0-1, with
Councilmember Davis abstaining.
18. PUBLIC HEARING ON PCM-97-11A, REQUEST TO AMEND THE OTAY RANCH
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PHASE TWO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
- APPLICANT: THE OTAY RANCH COMPANY
RESOLUTION 19538, APPROV1NG AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH
PHASE TWO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the Otay Ranch Phase Two Resource
Management Plan to implement the recently approved Otay Ranch General Development
Plan/Sub-Regional Plan and SPA One amendments for Village One and Village One West by
revising the Resource Management Plan Preserve Map and text. The map amendment will
add development areas in Village One and Village One West in exchange For adding open
space areas in Villages 13 and 15. In addition, amendments to the Resource Management
Plan text and tables are proposed to implement the applicant's agreement with the wildlife
agencies.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Principal Planner Rosaler asked that the hearing be continued to July 20, 1999, at 6:00 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Hotton opened the public hearing and moved to continue it to the meeting of
July 20, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor Salas seconded the motion, and it carried
ACTION ITEMS
19. RESOLUTION 19539, ADOPTING THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1999/2004 AND ADOPTING THE REGIONAL SHARE
ALLOCATIONS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS THEREIN
Pursuant to state law, the City and other jurisdictions in the region are in the process of
preparing Housing Element updates tbr the 1999/2004 planning period. The 1999/2004
Housing Element Update most be completed and adopted by December 31, 1999. Staff is in
the process of preparing the document and expects adoption of the Element by the City by
December 6, 1999. Council is being asked at this time to adopt the Regional Housing Needs
Statement and the Regional Share Allocations and Affordable Housing Goals therein to be
used in the City's preparation of the draft Housing Element. The Regional Housing Needs
Statement is used in the analysis of the City's housing needs and to develop goals, objectives,
and programs to address those identified needs.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Housing Coordinator Arroyo presented the staff report and expIained the proposed Regional Housing
Needs Statement and the Regional Share Allocations and Affordable Housing Goals therein.
Deputy Mayor Salas spoke in support of the inclusion of provisions for very low-income residents
and rundown mobilehomes. Councihnember Davis commended staff for its efforts in maintaining
balanced housing before SANDAG. Councilmember Moot stated that the fact that Chula Vista has
exceeded its fair share allocation by 600 units reflects well on the City, and he complimented staff on
meeting and exceeding the City's goals. Mayor Horton commented on the need to upgrade existing
single-family units in the western portion of the City, and she and Deputy Mayor Salas suggested that
staff explore the possibility of allowing developers of the eastern portion of the City to spend some
of the dollars they are required to spend for low and moderate income housing on the west side.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 19539, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried 4-0.
20. RESOLUTION 19540, APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THREE INTERCHANGES WITH
INTERSTATE 805 AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD, OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND
PALOMAR STREET, WAIVING THE SELECTION PROCESS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND
APPROPRIATING $174,700 IN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
TO PROJECT NUMBER 24093270
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
On January 23, 1999, Council approved a contract with Rick Engineering for preliminary
engineering design services for three interchanges on Interstate 805 at Telegraph Canyon
Road, Olympic Parkway, and Palomar Street. Since then, due to additional work
requirements by Caltrans, four amendments to the contract have been made. This fifth
amendment will provide for modification of the existing project study report, project report,
and environmental documents for Olympic Parkway/I-805 and allow For reimbursable
expenses incurred in the completion of the work.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 19540, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried 4-0.
21 .A. ORDINANCE 2792, GRANTING A WASTE MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE RENEWAL
TO PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 WITH AN OPTION
TO EXTEND UNTIL THE YEAR 2015 SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY
PERFORMANCE, AND POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS AT CITY'S SOLE
OPTION UNTIL THE YEAR 2031 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
B. RESOLUTION 19541, APPROV1NG A LANDFILL AGREEMENT WITH OTAY
LANDFILL, INC. REGARDING CITY TRASH FLOW AND LANDFILL MITIGATION
The current solid waste and recycling Franchise Agreement expires on September 4, 2002.
In anticipation of the end of that agreement, staff has worked with the City's current service
provider, Pacific Waste Management, to develop the terms and conditions for a proposed
solid waste management Franchise renewal and a companion landfill agreement.
Staff recommendation: Cooncil adopt the ordinance and the resolution.
Conservation Coordinator Meacham highlighted the benefits of the proposed franchise and
companion landfill agreements.
Councilmember Moot commented that as pan of the agreement, Allied will indemnify and hold
harmless the City from and against any and all costs arising from the past, present or future disposal
of waste at the Otay landfill, a benefit which the County would not have considered oftbring to the
City. Mr. Meacham responded that the past indemnification is something that cotlld only be achieved
with the current operator and through the proposed agreement.
Councilmember Davis confirmed that the proposed agreement offers Chula Vista the guaranteed
lowest rate in the County, regardless of the provider.
Arthur Luhan, 9455 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, representing the San Diego Building Trades
Council, spoke regarding Pacific Waste's commitment to its employees and the community, and he
urged the Council to approve the agreements.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Ty Compton, 1339 Preston Place, representing TYCO Management Company, commended Pacific
Waste's service and asked the Council to renew the franchise agreement.
Brad Wilson, 3244 nonira Mesa Road, Bonita, supported Mr. Compton's statements and urged
support of the proposed agreements.
Rod Davis, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, 233 Fourth Avenue, supported
approval of the proposed agreements.
Chris Moxan, representing South Bay Community Services, 314 Fourth Avenue, spoke of Pacific
Waste's leadership in the community and supported renewal of the franchise agreement.
Scott Alevy, 9O 1 Avertida lsadora, stated that the Council and staff have looked at all the possibilities
and, with the proposed agreements, will guarantee that the people of Chula Vista, for the foreseeable
future, will have good service from an exemplary corporate citizen at the lowest guaranteed rate in
the County. The Council has done what it was elected to do. The persons from outside the City who
are suggesting that this matter be scheduled for an election are doing so solely for their own benefit.
He urged the Council to move forward with the proposed agreements.
Jim Ambroso, 8364 Ronson, San Diego, representing Allied Waste, stated that it would be a privilege
to continue to do business in Chula Vista, and the proposed agreements will benefit the City, the
company and the company's employees, many of whom live in Chula Vista.
ACTION: MayorHortonoftYred Ordinance No. 2792 andResolution No. 19541,headingsread,
texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUS1NESS
22 CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
There were none.
23. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Safety Commission - Bob White (to fill vacancy
created by Commissioner Miller, whose term expires June 30, 2002).
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Bob White to the Safety
Commission. Councihnember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
B. Ratification ofreappointments to:
Commission on Aging - Emma Abutin, Susan Carrillo, and Donna Daum;
Child Care Commission - Jeanne Highhouse;
Cultural Arts Commission - William Virchis;
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OTHER BUS1NESS (Continued)
Economic Development Commission - John Munch (Ex-Officio);
Board of Ethics - Jean Rogers;
Housing Advisory Commission - Vicki E Madrid;
International Friendship Commission - Betty Chou and Ricardo Marentez;
Library Board of Trustees - Constance CIover-Byram;
Parks and Recreation Commission - John T. Cochran;
Planning Commission - Steve Castaneda;
Safety Commission - Jose A. Lopez; and
Veterans Advisory Commission - Agustive Hermes, Jr.
ACTION: Mayor Hotton moved to ratify the above appointments. Councilmember Davis
seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
C. Invitation to Cebu City to enter into a Sister City affiliation.
Mayor Horton asked that this item be continued to the meeting of July 20, 1999 and that staff arrange
to have a representative of the International Friendship Commission present at that meeting.
24~ COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis
A. Ratification of appointment to the Economic Development Commission - Dan Hom
(to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Rodrigo, whose term expires June 30,
2001). (Continued from June 29, 1999.)
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to ratify the appointment of Dan Hom to the Economic
Development Commission. Mayor Hotton seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
Councilmember Salas introduced her new aide, Lorena Slomanson Valladolid. She also reported that
there are several vacancies on Boards and Commissions, and she urged the citizens of Chula Vista
to participate in their local government.
Councilmember Moot reported that 50 power pool agencies signed up for participation in the Green
Power program.
At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
25. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 428 "F" Street, Chula Vista 91910. Assessor's Parcel Number
568-181-34, 35, 36, 37 (portion), 41 (portion).
Negotiating Parties: Security Trust Company and City of Chula Vista (Sid Morris).
Under Negotiation: Property Acquisition
Instructions were given to the negotiator.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:08 p.m., Mayor Hotton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1999, at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submittedl
Susan Bigelowl CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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