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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1999/07/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 20, 1999 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Salas and Mayor Horton, with Councilmember Padilla arriving at 6:07 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Horton declared a moment of silence in memory of John F. Kennedy, Jr., Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Lauren Bessette. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None were submitted. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Oath of Office: Bob White - Safety Commission; and Dan Hom- Economic Development Commission. City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath to Mr. White, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented him with a certificate of appointment. Mr. Hom was not present. B. Chula Vista 7: Tourist Attraction Marketing of Chula Vista. An update was presented on the accomplishments of the group to date and future plans of several of the attractions to promote Chula Vista as a tourist destination. No action was taken by the Council. C. Presentation of certification of appreciation to High School Artist Jennifer Hodge by former Councilmember Leonard Moore. (Continued from July 13, 1999) Former Councilmember Moore presented the certificate to Ms. Hodge in recognition of her artwork in support of the anti-graffiti campaign. He also expressed concern with the immediate costs of graffiti to business owners and with the potential loss of future sales because of it. He asked the Council to continue its efforts to eradicate graffiti in Chula Vista. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5 through 7) 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 July 13, 1999, that there were no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION 19543, THE CITY COUNCIL, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 97-1 (OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT [OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGES 1 & 5]) ORDERING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS TO THE BOUNDARIES OF ZONE B OF CFD 97-1 Community Facilities District 97-1 was formed to fund the perpetual maintenance of landscaping within the right-of-way and City-owned slopes within Otay Ranch SPA 1. Separate maintenance zones were established over the ownership of the two developers (McMillin Otay Ranch and the Otay Ranch Company) to account for the fact that the major slopes within the McMillin Otay Ranch are maintained by the homeowners association, while Community Facilities District 97-1 will fund the maintenance of the slopes within the Otay Ranch Company's ownership. The two developers have subsequently modified their ownership on a common boundary. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION 19544, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO SPRING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PURCHASING CAPACITY RIGHTS AND TRANSPORTING WASTEWATER IN THE FRISBIE TRUNK SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT The proposed agreement provides the City with adequate capacity and equitable allocation for the maintenance, operation and capital replacement costs for the Frisbie Trunk of the Spring Valley Sanitation System until the year 2050. The agreement reserves sewer capacity rights of 2 million gallons per day for the City in the Frisbie Trunk to provide sewer services for the existing and future developments in the surrounding tributary areas. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resohtion. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, except for Item #6, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Moot abstaining. Page 2 - Council Minutes 07/20/99 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8. PUBLIC HEARING PCA 99-01, CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19.58.147 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE STANDARDS AND PROCESSING FOR LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES - CITY INITIATED ORDINANCE 2793, AMENDING SECTION 19.58.147 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REQUIRED STANDARDS FOR LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES (FIRST READING) The Planning and Building Department was requested by the Economic Development Commission to re-evaluate the ordinance regulating large family day care homes in anticipation of a critical surge in demand resulting from welfare reform legislation. The Needs Assessment Committee of the San Diego County Child Care Planning Council identified Chula Vista as a "high needs community" in the South Bay area. The biggest needs identified were care for infants and after-school care for school-age children. Staff recommendation: Council introduce the ordinance on first reading. 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. Councilmembers discussed the notification requirements, the 1,200-foot spacing requirements, and regulations concerning the size of outside play areas. Councilmember Padilla requested additional information on the welfare reform legislation and on state requirements regarding play Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak. There was no response, and Mayor Horton closed the hearing. ACTION: Mayor Hotton moved (1) to introduce Ordinance #2793 as amended to include the following proposed code amendments and permit processing procedures: (a) elimination of the block wall requirements; (b) reduction of the fee for a permit to $150; (c) reduction in the processing time for an Administrative CUP from 37 to 15 days; and (d) Planning Division staff attendance at twice monthly orientation meetings; and (2) to direct staff to provide an informational memo to Council confirming that the state requires an outside play area of a reasonable size, and, if this is not the case, to include such a requirement in the ordinance when it is brought back for adoption. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 3 - Council Minutes 07/20/99 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued) 9. 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 (CONTINUED FROM JULY 13, 1999) RESOLUTION 19538, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH PHASE TWO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN The Otay Ranch Company 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 continue the hearing indefinitely. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the hearing indefinitely, as recommended by staff. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 10. INVITATION TO CEBU CITY TO ENTER INTO A SISTER CITY AFFILIATION This item was considered out of order, immediately following Special Orders of the Day. International Friendship Commission Chairperson Fran Larson presented the Commission's recommendation that Cebu City be invited to enter into a Sister City affiliation with Chula Vista. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve the Commission's recommendation and to send a letter of invitation to the Mayor of Cebu City. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Ms. Larson also requested two host families for University-aged students who will be visiting from Odawara. ACTION ITEMS 11. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) BUS PAINT SCHEME Staff presented two proposed paint schemes for the Chula Vista transit fleet. ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve a paint scheme of blue and gold stripes on a white background for new City transit buses, with the lettering reading "Powered by Clean Natural Gas" to be in blue lettering rather than black. Deputy Mayor Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 4 - Council Minutes 07/20/99 OTHER BUSINESS 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS A. Scheduling of meetings. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a workshop on the MSCP Plan on Thursday, August 19, 1999, at 4:00 p.m.; and to schedule interviews for the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission on Wednesday, August 11, 1999, beginning at 5:00 p.m. 13. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of appointment to the Economic Development Commission - William A. Hall (Chamber's nomination to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Compton, whose term expired on June 30, 1999). ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of William Hall to the Economic Development Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. At 7:42 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) Four cases. No action was taken. 16. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: 428 "F" Street, Chula Vista, California, Assessor's Parcel Number 568-181-34, 35, 36, 37 (portion), 41 (portion). Negotiating Parties: Security Trust Company & City of Chula Vista (Sid Morris) Under Negotiation: Property Acquisition This item was not discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Horton adjoumed the meeting to the Regular Meeting of July 27, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 5 - Council Minutes 07/20/99