HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/11/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
NOVEMBER 9, 1999 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00p.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, Salas, and Mayor Horton.
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Oath of Office: Janice Lambert - Child Care Commission.
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented Ms. Lambert with a
certificate of appointment.
B. Employee Recognition Award of the Month - Donna Toledo, Secretary to the
Assistant City Manager/Administration.
City Manager Rowlands and Assistant City Manager Morris introduced Ms. Toledo, and Mayor
Horton presented a proclamation to her.
C. Proclamation to Roberto Saucedo of the Public Works/Engineering Department for
his 27 years of service to the City.
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Mr. Saucedo. Public
Works Director Lippitt presented a plaque to Mr. Saucedo, as well.
D. "Hansel & Gretel Duet," introduced by Melody Cernitz and Neisha Glenn from the
Friends of the Arts, performed by Neisha's Dance Academy and directed by Neisha
Glenn.
A ballet from Hansel & Gretel was performed by members of Neisha's Dance Academy.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 4 through 15)
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that the City Council did not meet in Closed
Session on October 19, 1999.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. ORDINANCE 2799, APPROVING THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Trimark Pacific-San Miguel, LLC has applied for approval of the 743-acre San Miguel
Ranch SPA Plan and related required documents. The SPA Plan is intended to consistently
implement the San Miguel Ranch Amended Horseshoe Bend General Development Plan,
which was approved by Council in December of 1996. At that time, the landowner was
Emerald Properties Corporation and the project encompassed two, non-contiguous parcels
known as the North and South parcels. The 1,852-acre North parcel has since been
established as a permanent ecological preserve, and the 743-acre South parcel has been
purchased by Trimark Pacific-San Miguel LLC, who is processing this SPA Plan for the
South parcel only.
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
(Director of Planning and Building)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 19636, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARKS
IN OTAY RANCH SPA ONE BETWEEN MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH LLC, OTAY
PROJECT LP, AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
The Otay Ranch and McMillin Companies are in the process of meeting their park
obligations on SPA One as they proceed to get final map approvals and comply with the
requirements of their Public Facility Finance Plans. The neighborhood parks will all be
turnkey parks constructed by the developers, and they will receive park credit against the
Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fees. The Community Park is located offsite, and
fees are being paid for its eventual development. The purpose of this agreement is to
simplify in an equitable way the joint obligations for both Otay and McMillin.
Staffrecommendation: Council adoptthe resolution. (Deputy City Manager)
7.A. RESOLUTION NO. 19637, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000, FOR THE
ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND SUBMITTING
CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENT(S) TO THE PEOPLE OF SAID CITY, AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA CHARTER AND THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
ELECTIONS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19638, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND
THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The purpose of the March 7, 2000 General Municipal Election is to select two members of
the City Council to fill Seats 3 and 4 for full terms consisting of four years, commencing
December 2000; and to submit certain Charter Amendment(s) to the people.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (City Clerk)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 19639, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES ON
NOVEMBER 13, 1999, FOR AN ORGANIZED BAND REVIEW SPONSORED BY THE
CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY
The Chula Vista High School Associated Student Body has requested permission to conduct
an organized band review on November 13, 1999.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Chief of Police, Director of Public
Works, and Risk Manager)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 19640, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A FOUR-YEAR GRANT AWARDED TO THE CHULA
VISTA LITERACY TEAM CENTER BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR AN EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM; AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED
GRANT FUND REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $256,325 TO THE LIBRARY AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM; APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING JOINT OPERATION OF THE EVEN START
FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
LIBRARY AND RECREATION TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
The Chula Vista Public Library, in collaboration with the Chula Vista Elementary School
District, has applied to the California Department of Education for $275,000 in Even Start
Family Literacy Program grant funds for fiscal year 1999/2000. Even Start is a federally
funded, intergenerational, family literacy program designed to provide intensive in-home and
center-based services to parents and their young children considered at high risk for future
academic failure and continuing cycles of poverty. A grant of $256,325 has been awarded
for the first year of operation for fiscal year 1999/2000. This award represents first-year
funding of a four-year grant cycle ending on June 30, 2003.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 19641, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS AT INDUSTRIAL BLVD/"L" ST.
AND HILLTOP DR./ORANGE AVE. (TF250) TO TRASIG CORP., AND
TRANSFERRING $8,000 FROM ACCOUNT 24592320 (TF232) TO ACCOUNT
24592500 (TF250) FOR THE PROJECT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
On September 29, 1999, sealed bids were received from two electrical contractors for the
modification of existing traffic signal systems. Trasig Corporation submitted the low bid of
$127,662.50.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 19642, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO T&M
ELECTRIC, INC., d.b.a. PERRY ELECTRIC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET
LIGHTS ALONG "E" STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE AND TOYON LANE IN
THE CITY (TF268) AND TRANSFERRING $2,000 FROM THE COMPLETED MAIN
AND DATE SIGNAL PROJECT (TF232) AND $23,303 FROM THE COMPLETED
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOOP REHAB PROJECT (TF252) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE PROJECT
On September 14, 1999, sealed bids were received from three electrical contractors for the
installation of street lighting. A low bid of $128,100 was received from T&M Electric, Inc.,
dba Perry Electric.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
12.A. RESOLUTION NO. 19643, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) BUDGET TO ADD THE PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATIONS' INFORMATION SYSTEM MODERNIZATION AND EXPANSION
PROJECT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM VARIOUS AVAILABLE
FUND BALANCES, AND TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR FROM
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19644, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AS
IMPRACTICAL AND AWARDING A PURCHASING AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT OF $221,100 FOR THE UPGRADE AND EXPANSION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATIONS' WORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO STANTEC
CONSULTING, INC.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 19645, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PURCHASING AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,200
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CITY FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH CCG
SYSTEMS, INC. THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH THE CITY OF
FREMONT
The Operations Division of the Public Works Department had submitted a capital
improvement project request for modernization and expansion of its information systems and
computer hardware but was directed to bring forward a mid-year proposal once the exact
costs were known. The Division has used a work management software system since 1986
to track the work production of most of the maintenance divisions. This older software is not
Y2K-compliant and has limited capabilities.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 19646, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DETENTION
BASIN AND SILTATION AGREEMENT WITH MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
This is an amendment to the existing agreement with McMillin for Telegraph Canyon that
will exclude all areas located within Poggi Canyon basin encumbered by the agreement.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 19647, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA INCREASiNG THE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE LIMIT BETWEEN
ESGIL CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BY $100,000 TO
PROVIDE PLAN CHECK ENGINEERING SERVICES, APPROPRIATING $80,000
FROM UNANTICIPATED FEE REVENUE, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 BUDGET OF THE PLANNiNG AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO
REFLECT THE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
In June 1998, Council approved a resolution approving the agreement with Esgil Corporation
to provide plan check engineering services for the Department of Building and Housing on
an as-needed basis. The resolution established a maximum expenditure of $100,000 for
these services during fiscal year 1999/2000. Due to a higher than anticipated increase in
construction activity and staff vacancies, the Department of Planning and Building is
requesting this limit be raised by $100,000 in order to cover existing financial commitments
and to address a continuing need for these services through the remainder of the current fiscal
year.
Staff recommendation: Cotmcil adopt the resolution. (Director of Plarming and Building)
15. QUARTERLY FISCAL STATUS REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000
Section 504 (f) of the City Charter requires quarterly and annual fiscal status reports. A
report covering the first quarter of Fiscal Year 1999/2000 is before Council for consideration.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the report. (Director of Finance)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, except with regard to
Items #6 and #13, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Moot abstaining due to
the fact that both items concerned the McMillin Company.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Richard Gonzalez, 88 H Street, asked the Council to strongly protest the recent arrest of a Marine in
Mexico and to demand his return. Mayor Horton referred the matter to the City Attorney for
response.
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OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
A. Scheduling of meetings.
City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the workshop scheduled at 4:00
p.m. on Monday, November 15th, to consider police facility and staffing
requirements.
17. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Bayfront Conservancy Trust - Herbert L. Young
(to fill vacancy created by Board member Anderson and whose term will expire
November 9, 2001).
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Herbert L. Young to the Bayfront
Conservancy Trust. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
B. Free SANDAG Public Workshop on Wednesday, November 10, 1999, 6:30 to 9:00
p.m., Southwestern College: "How Can We Best Handle New Growth?"
Mayor Horton announced the public workshop to be held by SANDAG and
encouraged Councilmembers to attend.
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Salas
Deputy Mayor Salas requested a report on the effectiveness of photo enforcement at intersections
used by other jurisdictions and the possibility of installing cameras at intersections in Chula Vista.
Councilmember Padilla
A. Ratification of appointment to the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission - Thomas
E. Teagle (to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Rowley, whose term expires
June 30, 2001).
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to ratify the appointment of Thomas E. Teagle to the
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded the
motion, and it carried 5-0.
At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
Claim No. 99-I 5-006
No action was taken.
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
20. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One Case
Instructions were given to legal counsel.
21. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
City Manager
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8: 15 p .m., Mayor Horton adj ourned the meeting to an Adj ourned Meeting to be held on Monday,
November 15, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room located in City Hall, and thence
to the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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