HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/11/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 16, 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,
Califomia.
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Padilla, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmember Moot
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Oaths of Office: Herbert L. Young - Bayfront Conservancy Trust; and
Thomas E. Teagle - Mobilehome Rent Review Commission.
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office to Messrs. Young and Teagle, and Deputy
Mayor Salas presented them with certificates of appointment.
B. Proclaiming Friday, November 19, 1999, as "National Geographic Information
System Day."
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Mr. Tom McDowell,
GIS Manager, who provided a brief demonstration on how GIS is being used in the City.
C. Proclaiming Agustive Hermes "1999 Veteran of the Year."
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Mr. Hermes.
D. Recognition of Doug Reid, Environmental Review Coordinator, upon his retirement
after 30 years of service to the City.
Mayor Horton read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor Salas presented it to Mr. Reid.
E. Introduction of newly promoted Police Officers: Sergeant John MacAvenia, Sergeant
Fritz Reber, Sergeant Dan Hardman, Agent Dennis Dodge, Agent Barbara Rudesill,
Agent Mike Helvie, Agent Brett Rhoades, and Agent Ruben Gama.
Chief Emerson introduced the officers to the Council and audience.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 4 through 15)
4. 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 November 9, 1999, there were no
actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 19649, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG $106,386 FROM THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
FUND AND ACCEPTING BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF A MOBILE COMMAND POST
AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,352.06 TO LYNCH
DIVERSIFIED VEHICLES (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
On December 15, 1998, Council appropriated $75,000 in 1998 Local Law Enforcement grant
funds and staff reprogrammed savings in the amount of $37,966.06 from the 1997
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund for purchase of a Mobile Command Post.
The proposals were submitted in response to a Request for Proposals issued in July 1999.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Chief of Police)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 19650, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $4,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL AND APPROPRIATiNG SUCH FUNDS FOR AN "EVERY
FIFTEEN M1NUTE PROGRAM" AT SCHOOLS (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
Recently, the Police Department was notified of a grant award in the amount of $4,000 from
the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the purpose of conducting an "Every
Fifteen Minute Program" at a local high school. The "Every Fifteen Minute Program" is a
two-day program involving high school juniors and seniors that challenges them to think
about the consequences of drinking, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature
decisions conceming drinking and driving. It is a cooperative program involving schools,
law enforcement and the community and is designed to prevent teen drinking and driving
injuries and fatalities.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Chief of Police)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 19651, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ONE
PARK APARTMENTS, L.P. LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The One Park Apartment complex, located within the Focus Area of Town Centre I at the
intersection of Third Avenue and F Street, is in the process of being sold. There is no
recorded easement for the driveway that provides access between Third Avenue and the
apartment complex. The public driveway is part of the downtown parking structure owned
by the City. The prospective buyer and seller are requesting that an access easement be
granted in order for the buyer to have official and perpetual access through the driveway.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Community
Development)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 19652, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COX PCS,
INC. AND AT&T WIRELESS PCS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
OF UP TO 50 PCS OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF 5
YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR UP TO THREE ADDITIONAL 5 YEAR
TERMS
On March 18, 1997, Council conceptually approved the marketing of City properties for use
by telecommunications companies. Cox PCS Inc. and AT&T Wireless PCS, Inc. are mobile
phone service providers that are expanding their coverage in the South Bay region and are
interested in locating facilities on several City-owned properties.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Community Development)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 19653, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET,
APPROPRIATING $13,700 TO THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO PREPARATION OF STUDIES FOR THE
CITY'S DRAFT MSCP SUBAREA PLAN
In April 1999, MNA Consulting was retained by the City to draft a revised MSCP Subarea
Plan, assist in the drat'ting of an Implementation Agreement, and assist in processing the draft
Subarea Plan and Implementing Agreement through the public hearing and approval process.
The MSCP Subarea Plan has identified the Otay River Valley and Salt Creek as a core
biological resource area of very high habitat value and as a regional linkage between coastal
wetlands and interior habitats. An Otay River Valley study is to be conducted and included
in the Subarea Plan to ensure that recreational uses within the proposed regional park will
be compatible with conservation and management of critical biological resources and to
outline future management efforts. Staff has selected the Conservation Biology Institute to
conduct this study based on their biological expertise, knowledge of MSCP policies, wildlife
agency concerns, and environmental community issues. Consultant services to complete the
study and recommendations will require that $13,700 be appropriated from the 1999/2000
General Fund to the Planning and Building Department.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 19654, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO UNDERGROUND OVERHEAD
UTILITIES ALONG ORANGE AVENUE FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO PALOMAR
STREET AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF UTILITY
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NUMBER 130 FOR JANUARY 11, 2000 AT 6:00 P.M.
Public hearings were conducted on September 1 and 15, 1998, and the Council approved an
ordinance adopting the new franchise agreement with SDG&E during the second hearing.
Part of the agreement involves the allocation of California Public Utilities Commission Rule
20A funds for constructing utility underground conversion projects. The next utility
underground conversion projects are scheduled for the year 2000.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
11 .A. RESOLUTION NO. 19655, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NUMBER 96-
04, OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE, NEIGHBORHOOD R-12; ACCEPTING ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS
EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAPS WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISIONS,
APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISIONS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19656, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE ONE, NEIGHBORHOOD R-12, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The Tentative Map for Otay Ranch, Village One and a portion of Village Five (CVT 96-04)
was approved by Council on November 19, 1996. Centex Homes has requested that Council
consider the approval of a Final "B" Map for Neighborhood R-12 within Village One,
together with the associated agreements for the "B" Map. Neighborhood R-12 totals 83
single-family units.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 19657, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF A
REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE SHIRLEY STREET SEWER MAIN AND
CALLING A PUBLIC HEAR1NG FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999 AT 4:00 P.M. TO
ESTABLISH THE DISTRICT
Based on residents' requests, the City recently constructed a sewer line in Shirley Street
between Noah Second and North Del Mar Avenue. Staff proposes that the City be repaid
for the cost of designing and constructing this sewer through a reimbursement district.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
13 .A RESOLUTION NO. 19658, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 90-07,
SUNBOW II, PHASE 1C, UNITS 5, 6, 13, 14, AND 15, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY PUBLIC STREETS AND EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN
SAID SUBDIVISION, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ALL OPEN SPACE
LOTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION AND
ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE
INTEREST FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY PURPOSES AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE
IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST FOR PUBLIC PARK
AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES AND APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19659, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 90-07, SUNBOW II, UNITS 5, 6, 13, 14, AND 15
REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED
CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBERED 15640 AND 17177 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
C. RESOLUTION NO. 19660, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACI SUNBOW, LLC AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
On May 22, 1990, Council conditionally approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract
90-07, Sunbow II. On that Tentative Map, unit boundaries were delineated. On July 20,
1993, Council affirmed a Planning Commission resolution to approve a one-year Tentative
Subdivision Map extension. On May 13, 1997, Council approved the First Final Map for
Sunbow II, Phase 1A.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
14.A RESOLUTION NO. 19661, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FINAL MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 97-02,
MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, PHASE 2, UNIT 7, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP
WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, THE
PUBLIC STREETS DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, ACKNOWLEDGING THE
IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION IN OPEN SPACE LOTS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PURPOSES AND LOTS A AND D FOR PUBLIC PARKS PURPOSES, AND
APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19662, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 97-02, MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, PHASE 2,
UNIT 7, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
Adoption of the resolutions will approve the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement
Agreement, and Supplemental Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Phase 2, Unit 7, of
Tract 97-02. Said map contains 104 single-family lots, public streets, two public park lots
and two private open space lots to be maintained by a Homeowners Association.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
15.A. RESOLUTIONNO. 19663, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FINAL MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 98-04,
MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, SPA ONE, PHASE 3, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID
SUBDIVISION, REJECTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE OFFERS OF
DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND A PORTION OF LA
MEDIA ROAD, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION
OF FEE INTERESTS IN LOTS A, B, C, D, E, F, G AND H FOR OPEN SPACE AND
OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND
APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19664, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 98-04, MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, SPA ONE, PHASE 3,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
Adoption of the resolutions will approve the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement
Agreement, and Supplemental Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Phase 3 of Tract 98-
04. Said map contains two "super block" lots which will require the subsequent filing of
Final "B" Maps, one condominium lot (maximum of 201units) which will require subsequent
Design Review approval of the proposed project, and eight open space lots.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carded 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Clingan, representing the Boys and Girls Club of Chula Vista, updated the Council on Club
activities.
Patricia Trevino, 244 K Street, referred to a petition submitted previously from K Street residents
requesting to be notified prior to development in that area, and stated that two-story homes are being
developed, possibly without plans or permits, and without prior notification to the residents. Mayor
Horton asked staff to investigate the alleged development without plans or permits.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
Steve Bilson, representing Rewater Systems, 477 Marina Parkway, asked that the City of San Diego
use gray water for irrigation and save contributing agencies from beating the cost of a water
reclamation plant in South Bay.
Alex Wong, Trammel Crow Residential, 959 S. Coast Drive #384, Costa Mesa, stated that his firm
would build 9,000 units in the country next year, including 156 luxury rental units in the Sunbow
development. He commended the efficiency and competency of City staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
16. PUBLIC HEARING TO NOTICE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The Police Department recently received notice of a 1999 Local Law Enforcement Grant
Award in the amount of $262,508 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funds were
allocated to the Police Department based on a three-year average Part I Violent Crimes. Part
I Violent Crimes are murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and
aggravated assault as reported by the FBI. Acceptance and appropriation of these funds
requires a public hearing per stipulations of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.
Notice of the heating 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.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the heating to the meeting of November 30, 1999,
as recormnended by staff. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried
4-0.
17. PUBLIC HEARING TO NOTICE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 STATE COPS
FUNDING PER CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FOR LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The Fiscal Year 1999/2000 State budget was adopted appropriating $370,617.71 from State
COPS to the City's Police Department as a result of Assembly Bill 3229 (Brulte). The bill
allocates State money to police departments for purposes stipulated by the Citizens Option
for Public Safety (COPS) program. The Police Department proposes to use the funds to
implement recommendations of the Strategic Plan.
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.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the hearing to the meeting of November 30, 1999,
as recommended by staff. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried
4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
18. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE MODIFICATION OF THE EXISTING
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 19665, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A REPORT PREPARED BY PROJECT DESIGN
CONSULTANTS RECOMMENDING AN UPDATED TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO MITIGATE TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS
WITHIN THE CITY'S EASTERN TERRITORIES
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2802, AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE PROGRAM, ADDING CHAPTER 3.54, DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
TO PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY'S EASTERN
TERRITORIES, TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2251
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO (FIRST READING)
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2801-A, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2251, RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN
THE CITY'S EASTERN TERRITORIES (URGENCY) (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
The City's Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) program was established on
January 12, 1988, by Ordinance 2251. Since its inception, the program has been updated
several times to reflect new land use approvals, changes to the Circulation Element of the
General Plan, and updated project cost estimates. The last TDIF update was approved in
1993. Council is asked to consider the approval of the 1999 TDIF update recommending an
increase from the current fee of $3,998 to $5,920 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit. The
proposed Urgency Ordinance will enable the City to collect the fee during the 60-day waiting
period before the regular ordinance becomes effective.
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Senior Civil Engineer Al-Agha presented a historical perspective of the TDIF program and the
methodology used to update the proposed fee.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Jerry Livingston, representing the Building Industry Association, 6336 Greenwich Drive, Suite A,
San Diego, asked that the City provide a clear, legally sufficient reporting process with regard to the
funds.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the hearing.
Deputy Mayor Salas commented that cumulative fees should be in line with those charged in other
areas in order to remain competitive. Councilmember Davis suggested that the City look elsewhere
for transportation funds, rather than raise fees, which could make housing less affordable.
Councilmember Padilia said he would like information on the methodologies used by other cities
to establish fees.
ACTION: Following discussion, Deputy Mayor Salas offered Resolution No. 19665 for
adoption, Urgency Ordinance No. 2801-A for adoption, and Ordinance No. 2802 for
introduction, headings read and texts waived, with the amendment that the Council
will review the Transportation Development Impact Fee every three years, or sooner
if required. The motion carried 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEAR1NGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
19. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FILED BY THE
EASTLAKE COMPANY FOR 108 ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OTAY LAKES
ROAD, BETWEEN LANE AVENUE AND HUNTE PARKWAY WITHIN THE
EASTLAKE PLANNED COMMUNITY: (A) PCM-00-02: AMENDMENTS TO THE
TEXT, MAPS, AND STATISTICS OF THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (GDP), EASTLAKE I SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AND
ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS TO INCORPORATE 108 ACRES OF
RESEARCH AND LIMITED MANUFACTURING INTO THE EASTLAKE II GDP
AND EASTLAKE I SPA; (B) PCS-00-02: TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN
AS EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER II, TRACT 00-02 TO SUBDWIDE 108 GROSS
ACRES INTO 16 INDUSTRIAL LOTS, TEN OPEN SPACE LOTS, AND ASSOCIATED
INDUSTRIAL STREETS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2803 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE 108 ACRES
OF RESEARCH AND LIMITED MANUFACTURING AS BC-1, BUSINESS CENTER
MANUFACTURING PARK DISTRICT, INTO THE LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP;
AMEND SECTION IV.2A, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, TO ALLOW
INCREASE IN BUILDING HEIGHT FOR CERTAIN LOTS WITH APPROVAL BY THE
DESIGN REViEW COMMITTEE, AND ESTABLISH SPECIAL BUILDING SETBACKS
AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LOTS ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL
LAND USE DISTRICTS (FIRST READING)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19666, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS-00-03),
CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM; APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, EASTLAKE I SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN,
EASTLAKE I PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN, EASTLAKE I AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND EASTLAKE I WATER CONSERVATION PLAN; ALSO
APPROVING NEW EASTLAKE I BUSINESS CENTER II DESIGN GUIDELINES AND
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 108 ACRES NORTH OF OTAY LAKES ROAD
BETWEEN HUNT PARKWAY AND LANE AVENUE
The applicant, The EastLake Company, has requested approval of amendments to the
EastLake II General Development Plan (GDP), EastLake I Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
and associated regulatory documents to incorporate 108 acres of Research and Limited
Manufacturing into the EastLake Business Center II; and approval of a Tentative Subdivision
Map, known as EastLake Business Center II, Tract 00-02, to subdivide 108 acres into 16
industrial lots, ten open space lots, and industrial streets.
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Associate Planner Hernandez explained the proposed actions requested of the Council. Mayor
Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone wished to speak.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Continued)
Guy Asaro, representing The EastLake Company, commented on the proposed landscaping,
including trees to screen the business center.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public heating.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Ordinance No. 2803 for introduction and Resolution No.
19666 for adoption, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
20. PUBLIC HEAR1NG ON PCM-00-06, CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA I GUIDELINES IN ORDER TO
ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF FOUR MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN A PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE AREA SITUATED ALONG EAST H STREET AND PLACE DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS WITHIN THE RANCHO DEL REY BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CENTER
The City has been working with the management of the Rancho del Rey
Business/Commercial Center toward the creation of a sign program for approximately one
year. Tenants of the Center feel that their businesses are not visible from East H Street and
that signage situated along this street is necessary in order to attract customers. The
applicants are proposing to place four monument signs along East H Street. They are also
requesting that new directional signs be allowed within the center in order to facilitate
vehicular circulation and parking. The proposed signage requires the modification of the
Rancho del Rey SPA I Design Guidelines.
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held on
the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. There was no
response.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to continue the public heating to November 30, 1999, as
recommended by Staff. Deputy Mayor Salas seconded the motion, and it catfled 4-0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
21. REPORT FORWARDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS
The Charter Review Commission has been meeting to discuss various amendments to the
Charter to be placed on the March 2000, ballot. At its meeting of May 17, 1999, the
Commission unanimously approved the endorsement of a proposition for an increase to the
Mayor's salary. At its meetings of August 16 and October 18, 1999, the Commission
discussed a measure to be forwarded to Council for approval with regard to a "design-build"
measure.
ACTION: Cotmcilmember Padilla moved to approve the Commission's recommendations to
place Charter amendment measures on the March 2000 ballot to modify Charter
Section 1009 relating to design-build and to make a change to Sections 302 and
304(c) to adjust the salary received by Councilmembers and adjust the Mayor's salary
based on a percentage of the salary of a Judge of the Superior Court. Councilmember
Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
22.A. RESOLUTION NO. 19667, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND AUTHORIZiNG THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAME
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19668, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A BUSINESS INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH
LEVITON MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND AUTHORIZiNG THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
C. RESOLUTION NO. 19669, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $110,630 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR
PAYMENT OF LEVITON PROCESSING FEES AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (PFDIF) (4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 19670, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REPROGRAMMING $80,000 IN CDBG FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF
LEVITON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND MELLO ROOS FEES
Leviton Manufacturing is an electronics manufacturer of more than 22,000 products and
components with facilities throughout North America. The proposed Leviton agreement
offers business attraction incentives, the majority of which are provided by EastLake
Development Company via a separate agreement with the City, and will result in the opening
up of the EastLake Business Center Phase II for marketing to additional high tech employers.
Economic Development Manager Dye presented the details of this item to the Council.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolutions Nos. 19667 through 19670, headings read,
texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
23. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Scheduling of meetings.
City Manager Rowlands noted that the meeting of November 23rd had been cancelled, and an
adjourned meeting will be held on November 30~h instead.
24. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton reported that BFGoodrich and the Port had signed documents today, representing a
big step for Chula Vista in obtaining quality development on the bayfront.
25. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Davis reported on her recent water tour at Oroville Dam, stating that it was an
excellent educational opportunity, and she encouraged other Councilmembers to attend future tours.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued)
Councilmember Padilia expressed best wishes for the Thanksgiving holiday.
At 8:58 p.m., Mayor Horton recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One case.
This item was not discussed.
27. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)
One case.
No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Horton noted that the Regular Meeting of November 23, 1999, had been
cancelled and adjourned the meeting to an Adjoumed Regular Meeting to be held November 30,
1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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