HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/08/10 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 10, 1999 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 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: Councihnembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton
(Councilmember Padilla arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Oath of Office:
Economic Development Commission (Ex-Officio) - Linda Baughman;
Human Relations Commission - Michael Palomo;
International Friendship Commission - Arturo Herrera; and
Veterans Advisory Commission - A.Y. Casillas.
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Mr Casillas, and Deputy Mayor Salas
presented him with a certificate of appointment. Ms. Baughman and Messrs. Palomo and
Herrera were not present.
B. During the 1998/99 fiscal year, the Chula Vista Police Department received a
G.A.L.E. (Grant Assistance to local Law Enforcement) grant from the Department
of AIcoholic Beverage Control. Supervising lnvestigator, Cindy Kane, and G.A.L.E.
Investigator Butch Rager, from the Alcoholic Beverage Control, will present a
recognition award to the Chula Vista Police Department. Chief Emerson will accept
the award on behalf of the Police Department.
Police Chief Emerson accepted the award on behalf of the Police Department. Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control representatives presented certificates of recognition to Sgt.
Dan Linney, Agent Ben Chassen, and Officer Barbara Rudesill.
C. Port Commissioner David Malcolm will present an update on Port District matters.
Commissioner Malcolm was not present, and this item was continued to a future meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 4 through 9)
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter froIn the City Attorney stating that the City Council did not meet in Closed
Session on Angust 3, 1999.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
5. ORDINANCE 2793, AMENDING SECTION 19.58.147 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO REQUIRED STANDARDS FOR LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
The Planning and Building Department was requested by the Economic Development
Commission to re-evaluate the Large Family Day Care Homes ordinance in anticipation of
a critical surge in demand resulting t?om welfare reform legislation. The Needs Assessment
Committee of the San Diego County Child Care Planning Council identified the City 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 place the ordinance on second reading ti3r adoption.
(Director of Planning and Building)
6. RESOLUTION 19564, ORDERING THE CHANGES OF ORGANIZATION FOR THE
OTAY WATER DISTRICT GOLF COURSE REORGANIZATION AND DETACHING
TERRITORY FROM COUNTY SERVICE AREA NUMBER 135
On April 13, 1999, Otay Water District obtained, as a prerequisite to annexation, Council
approval to prezone approximately 515 acres at the northern terminus of Hunte Parkway to
A-8, Agricultural. Concurrently, Otay Water District obtained Council approval for a
Conditional Use Permit to develop the property with a golf course, driving range, and
associated facilities. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit is "contingent upon...annexation
of the project site to the City."
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution (Director of Planning and Building)
7. RESOLUTION 19565, ESTABLISHING DATES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE
READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF
POLES AND OVERHEAD FACILITIES WITHIN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NUMBER 126, PHASE II, ALONG MAIN STREET FROM
APPROXIMATELY 450 FEET EAST OF BROADWAY TO THIRD AVENUE
On January 9, 1996, Council held a public hearing and approved establishing Underground
Utility District Number 125 along Main Street, from Industrial Boulevard to Third Avenue.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The project was divided into two phases. Phase I extended from Industrial Boulevard and
ended approximately 450 feet east of Broadway. Phase II extends from 450 feet east of
Broadway to Third Avenue. Phase I was recently completed, and the Phase II conversion
work is currently underway. In accordance with Section 15.32.150 of the Municipal Code,
Council shall by resolution set the date upon which affected property owners must be ready
to receive underground service and the date by which SDG&E shall remove poles, overhead
wires and associated structures.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution setting October 4, 1999, as the date by
which property owners within Phase II shall be ready to receive underground services; and
setting February 4, 2000 as the date by which all poles, overhead wires and associated
structures shall be removed. (Director of Public Works)
8. RESOLUTION 19566, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THREE CONTRACTS
FOR "SEWER REHABILITATION - PHASE VIII AND IX PROJECTS IN THE CITY
(SW-215)"; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
NEGOTIATE A CHANGE ORDER FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL TO UTILIZE ANY
REMAINING FUNDS WITHIN THIS PROJECT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
ADDITIONAL SEWER MAINS
On July 21, 1999, sealed bids were received. The work to be done includes excavation and
grading, asphalt concrete pavement, crushed aggregate base, trench shoring, traffic control,
installation of 8-inch sewer mains, lining existing sewers using folded PVC liner pipe,
rehabilitation of existing manholes, construction of a new manhole, and other miscellaneous
work.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
9. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FROM THE SAN DI EGO COUNTY GRAND JURY
FOR A RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE MULTIPLE SPECIES
CONSERVATION PROGRAM
On May 24, 1999, the San Diego County Grand Jury issued a report regarding
implementation of the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP). The City of Chula
Vista, as well as the County and other member agencies of the MSCP planning program, were
directed to respond to Grand Jury recommendations contained within the report within 90
days of its issuance by the Superior Court. A response has been prepared by Staff, and
Council is being asked to authorize the Mayor to sign correspondence transmitting the
Council's response to the Grand Jury recommendations.
Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to sign the draft letter and transmit it to
the Superior Court. (Director of PIanning and Building)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and oft~red the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ACTION ITEMS
10. ORDINANCE 2794, ADDING CHAPTER 3.41 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO HOTELS AND MOTELS REQUIRING IDENTIFICATION FROM CUSTOMERS AS
A PREREQUISITE TO ROOM RENTAL AND LIMITING THE RENTAL PERIODS
(FIRST READING)
In order to assist police in reducing calls for service at local hotels and motels, staff is
recommending an addition to the existing ordinance to require a valid government
identification from prospective customers. Research shows that this proposal causes very
little inconvenience and significantly reduces potential problems and associated calls for
service.
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. (Chief of Police)
Police Chief Emerson explained the proposal, stating that 22 of the 28 hotel/motel owners were
represented at meetings and did not object to the proposed ordinance amendments.
Deputy Mayor Salas asked about fines and/or penalties fbr violation of the ordinance and whether
or not all persons in a party would be required to furnish identification. Chief Emerson responded
that a violation would be an infraction, and penalties would be set by a judge. He also stated that only
one person in a party would have to provide identification so as not to burden families.
Mayor Horton commented that a communications and tracking system needs to be established
between hotel/motel owners to prevent parties from going from one hotel/motel to the next.
ACTION: Councihnember Davis moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2794, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried
OTHER BUSINESS
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Schedtfiing of meetings.
City Manager Rowlands noted the Council meetings scheduled for August I 1~1~ at 5:00 p.m.
for Commission interviews and for August 19"' at 4:00 p.m for a workshop on the Multiple
Species Conservation Program.
12. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton informed the audience that the Senior Volunteer Patrol is seeking new members, and
she noted the qualifications for membership.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESS1ON
14. CONFERENCE W1TH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 55956.9(A)
Fritsch v. City of Chula Vista, District Case No. 98-CV-0972-E CGA. 15.
No action was taken.
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
Two cases. 17.
One case only was discussed, and no action was taken.
18 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 428 "F" Street, Chula Vista, California 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
This item was not discussed
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:36 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Meeting to be held on
Wednesday, Augost II, 1999, at 5:00 pro. in the Council Conference Room, Administration
Building, and thence to the Regular Meeting of Augost 17, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Respect~dly submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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