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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1999/10/05 M1NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 5, 1999 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:15 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, Padilla, and Mayor Horton. ABSENT: Councilmember Salas. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Employee Recognition Award of the Month: Greg Bottorff, Senior Building Inspector, Building Division, Planning and Building Department. Director of Planning and Building Leiter introduced Greg Bottorff and commented on his contributions as an employee of the City. Mayor Horton presented Mr. Bottorff with a proclamation. B. Proclaiming the month of October as "National Arts & Humanities Month." Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Councilmember Davis presented it to Al Gore, Cultural Arts Commissioner. C. Certificates of appreciation to be presented to the sponsors of "Music in the Park, a summer concert series." Ms. McMartin, Community Outreach Manager, announced the recipients, and the certificates of appreciation were presented to them by Ric Todd, Cultural Arts Coordinator. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4 through 10) 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 13, 1999 (Regular Meeting of the City Council) and July 13, 1999 (Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and City Council). Staff recommendation: The minutes be approved. (City Clerk) 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 September 21, 1999, there were no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. Staff recommendation: The letter be received and flied. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) B. Letters of resignation from the Child Care Commission - Rae Correira, and Mobilehome Rent Review Commission - Dennis J. Rowley. Staff recommendation: The resignations 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. 6. 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 from the welfare reform legislation. The Needs Assessment Committee of the San Diego County Child Care Planning Council has identified the City as a "high needs community" in the South Bay area. The biggest need identified was care for infants and after school care for school-age children. (Continued from August 31, 1999.) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. (Director of Planning and Building) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 19616, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM, AND ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH, THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT FUNDS TO THE BUDGET OF THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SALARY FOR A CONTRACTUAL PROJECT COORDINATOR (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED) The City was recently notified of the award of a $5,000 grant from Medi-Cal for the enhancement of the school garden program that the Library and Recreation Department has been conducting through the Food-For-All Grant from the California Healthy Cities. The Medi-Cal grant, being administered by the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and passed through the City, will provide for supplies and materials to develop and enhance the gardens at elementary school sites, as well as offset the costs of retaining a Project Coordinator on a contractual basis. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 19617, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,853 FROM THE SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA FOR THE PROVISION OF YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL Page 2 - Council Minutes 10/05/99 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) SERVICES AT OTAY RECREATION CENTER; APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA AND AUTHORIZING THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,853; AND APPROVING THE ADDITION OF 0.50 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT RECREATION LEADER TO THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET (4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED) The City has been awarded $10, 853 from the South Bay Family YMCA to provide programs and services for youth after school at the new Otay Recreation Center. This program provides elementary school age children with activities that are designed to increase drug awareness, build self-esteem, and enhance refusal skills. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 19618, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $5,000 FROM THE LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 FOR A RELOCATION ALLOWANCE FOR THE POSITION OF AUTOMATION MANAGER (PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN) In June 1999, the Library and Recreation Department commenced a nationwide recruitment for the Library Division's position of Automation Manager (Principal Librarian). The recruitment was due to the resignation of the incumbent in the position. In August, the Department interviewed potential candidates and wishes to offer employment to a highly qualified candidate. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 19619, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE-458 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIVATE POTABLE WATER LINE WITHIN CITY'S PARCEL (APN 624-020-50), COMMONLY KNOWN AS PALM ROAD BY MR. LUIS HERNANDEZ AND MRS. MARIA ELENA HERNANDEZ Mr. Luis Hemandez and Mrs. Maria Elena Hernandez are proposing to install a private water line within City-owned parcel (APN 624-020-50) to serve their property at 1610 Palm Road. Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Padilla noted that he would abstain from voting on Item #4. Mayor Horton requested that a workshop be scheduled in January or February with the Child Care Commission to discuss community needs. With regard to Item #6, Councilmembers Moot and Padilla asked staff to develop guidelines to ensure that there is adequate space for outdoor play. Page 3 - Council Minutes 10/05/99 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, text waived. The motion carried 4-0, except on Item #4, which carried 3-0-1, with Councilmember Padilla abstaining. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Emerald Randolph reported on the success of the first annual Christmas in October held on October 2nd and presented T-shirts to Council commemorating the event. George Cunradi read a letter regarding the problems he was having in his attempt to build a new home. Mayor Horton stated that she would look into the matter and have staff contact him. ACTION ITEMS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 19620 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING THE TERMS OF A NO INTEREST LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR USA SOFTBALL, EXTENDiNG THE TIME OF REPAYMENT FROM 3 1/2 TO 5 YEARS, WITH REPAYMENT GUARANTEED BY A PLEDGE FROM THE EASTLAKE COMPANY AND THE JAMES G. BOSWELL FOUNDATION On June 29, 1999, the Council approved a tentative agreement with the National Governing Body (NGB) of USA Softball, subject to final agreement and conditions, for an interest free loan in an amount not to exceed $500,000. The agreement required that the NGB/USA Softball repay the loan no later than January 2003. The loan was expected to be repaid through a grant provided by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and/or a special USA Softball fund raising effort. Subsequently, it was learned that the USOC grant could not be used to repay the loan. In response, The EastLake Company, through The James G. Boswell Foundation, has committed to pledge $500,000 to the NGB to be used to repay the loan over 5 years. ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 19620, heading read, text waived, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista revising the terms of a no interest loan from the general fund, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, to the National Governing Body for USA Softball, extending the time of repayment from 31/2 to 5 years, with repayment guaranteed by a pledge from The EastLake Company and The James G. Boswell Foundation. The motion carded 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 12. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS There were none. 13. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission - Carmen E. Quintana (to fill vacancy created by Conunissioner Curd, whose term expires June 30, 2002). Page 4 - Council Minutes 10/05/99 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Carmen E. Quintana to the Cultural Arts Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Mayor Horton thanked Councilmember Davis and staff for their hard work on the Christmas in October event. 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Davis thanked Sid Morris, Bob Filner, and City staff for their help in making Christmas in October a success. ADJOURNMENT At 5:20 p.m., Mayor Horton adjoumed the meeting to the Regular Meeting of October 12, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Page 5 - Council Minutes 10/05/99