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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1990/01/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR WORKSHOP OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL Thursday, January 25, 1990 Council Conference Room 4:07 p.m. Administration Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: Present:Councilmembers McCandliss, Moore, Nader, and Mayor Cox (arrived at 4:14 p.m.). Absent: Councilmember Malcolm. BUSINESS 2. CHULA VISTA 2000 b~i'EEP. ING COMIVIrFrEE REPORT - Preliminary subcommittee reports and proposed strategies. (Deputy City Manager) /~B/.~t Mayor pro tem McCandliss called the roll of the Steering Committee of the Chula Vista 2000 Community Task Force. Present were: Present were: Mike Green, Chair of Steering Committee Sharon Jasek Reid, Vice-Chair of Steering Committee Penny Allen, Member at large Jim Acton, Chair of Economic Development/Jobs Subcommittee Garry Bonelli, Vice Chair of Economic Development/Jobs Subcommittee Joanne Carson, Chair of Environmental Issues and Open Space Subcommittee Kathryn Robens, Vice-Chair of Environmental Issues and Open Space Subcommittee Chris Chase, Chair of Recreation/Parks Subcommittee Judy Schulenberg, Chair of Libraries Subcommittee Jose Viesca, Vice-Chair of Libraries Subcommittee Dency Souval, Vice-Chair of Cultural Arts Subcommittee Sue Welsh, Chair of Child and Adult Care Subcommittee Katy Wright, Co-Vice Chair of Child and Adult Care Subcommittee Anne Fabrick, Co-Vice Chair of Child and Adult Care Subcommittee Absent: Linda Raybum, Vice-Chair of Recreation/Parks Subcommittee Coleen Scott, Chair of Cultural Arts Subcommittee Chainnan Green presented the following overview report: Basic idea is that Chula Vista is a nice place to live, and therefore, the theme selected was, ~Making a Nice Place to Live Even Better.' The three dominant themes were: 1. A Growing Investment in PeoI~le MINUTES January 25, 1990 Page 2 Expanding recreational services to all in the community: Long-time residents, newcomers, and those yet to arrive. Increase parks, recreation, and open space west of 805. Develop parks and recreation joint use with schools. Improve parks and recreation outreach and marketing. Balance parks and recreation geographically. Awakening the arts in Chula Vista and developing a cultural identity. Create and Arts Commission. Develop and distribute ongoing arts directory. Build a multi-use cultural arts complex. Enriching educational opportunities for all. Build three new libraries. Make libraries a cultural center. Increase the number of community meeting rooms. Enhance library services for youth. Implement work place literacy programs. increase awareness of educational opportunities. Enhance local history and genealogy. Senring the changing family. Establish Child Care Commission. Increase space for adult day care. Develop intergenerational day care facility. Hire a full-time child and adult care coordinator. Design child care into new community centers. 2, A Continued Commitment to the Environment Stren~zhenin~ our environmental assets. Develop an effective recycling program, including education. Encourage public/private recreational interface with bay front. Create an "adopt a park/trail" program. Improve and beautify neighborhoods. Begin tree planting on existing trails. Promote alternative transportation. Ensuring continued vigilance. Begin environmental columns in local newspapers. Utilize Cable TV System to broadcast environmental information. Advocate environmental representation on key commissions. Expand code enforcement and compliance. Increase environmental awareness. 3. The Necessity of a Broader Economic Base Creating the infrastructure to attract business. Create Economic Development Commission. Attract a 4 year university. Promote bay front development MINUTES January25, 1990 Page 3 Encourage and promote small business. Develop business incubators. Attract increased tourism. Enhancing local support services. Offer up-to-date library technology. Provide a market of reasonable priced housing. Increase local child care spaces for both large and small employers. 4. Implementation Focus on ongoing strategies. Develop staff/citizen coordinating function. Actively seek parmerships through .strong city/council/citizen efforts. Utilize Chula Vista 2000 report as the vision to seek greater financing. Form financing and strategy task force. Mayor Cox asked if the subcommittees were putting together a report regarding the scope of responsibilities. Deputy City Manager Thomson stated that the Child Care Subcommittee has already prepared a report, and they hoped to have it on the February 13 Agenda. The other two are starting to do some work, but are not quite that far along. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed that since we have so many people present, we need to recognize what a marathon effort this was. What we have seen is very intense, focused work which was terrific and very well done. In going through the material, some of the recommendations could be implemented quickly without too much cost. She asked if the Chairmen could sort through these and prioritize them into categories, such as: 1. What could be implemented immediately with low cost; 2. Items which would take more time and that could be reviewed at budget time; 3. Items that are long term. Councilman Moore stated the key thing to him was when the Chairman suggested the formation of a Task Force for funding strategies. He felt this was the next step and the Task Force should have at least one member of the Committee who recommended the Commission, and/or a full-time staff person. Then, when the priorities are formed, there will be a better rationale as to why that priority is where it is. Chairman Green asked who would be on the Task Force? They would like some input, but wanted to hear from Council first. Councilman Moore responded there should be some percentage of people who had nothing to do with Chula Vista 2000. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that probably Lyman Christopher, the Finance Director, would be one since he was very frugal and very clever. Councilman Moore stated that we should suggest categories of people who could serve. Deputy City Manager Thomson stated that by March 15 the final report should be accomplished. MINUTES January 25, 1990 Page 4 Mayor Cox stated we have a number of new people who have never had the opportunity to get involved which was one of the advantages of the 2000 Task Force. He asked what will happen to the Chula Vista 2000 after March 157 Chairman Green stated that some will go on to implementation. The Chula Vista 2000 Task Force will be disbanded. Some people could continue serving on the commissions which were recommended to be formed. Mayor Cox stated we have an excellent Plan, but it is only a Plan until its implemented. Councilman Moore stated that there are three key Commissions being recommended from this, and he hoped people would apply; but there was also the Chamber of Commerce which had some good committees that are tied in with this which people could serve on such as the Economic Development and Government Affairs. He stated further that we have an Oversight Committee for the thresholds, maybe we should form an Oversight Committee to see what happens to the Chula Vista 2000 recommendations. Councilman Nader felt this was a good report which was proactive with innovative ideas for the betterment of the community. Some ideas could be implemented fight away; a lot of the ideas are mom and apple pie ideas because the specifics are not there and even the more specific ideas need more formatting before the Council can make them a reality. He asked if the final report will have specific policy measures that Council can consider. Chairman Green did not feel it would have that much detail. There is no intention for the subcommittees to go ahead with that. In most cases, the commissions which are formed or the ad hoc groups would be available to work with staff. Mayor Cox stated he would expect the final report would be more general in its scope. While that report is being developed by the Steering Committee, he felt it would be helpful to get ideas as to what the Subcommittees' intents were so we don't make a referral to staff and have them come back with a Commission in name but does not meet the original intent. Chairman Green stated that those named on the Economic Development Commission have already moved forward and would be willing to serve. The Chamber of Commerce has already taken steps to become the incubator group for them. Those present representing he other groups stated that their groups have done likewise. Councilman Moore stated there are at least two staff members that are being called for. Additional staff should be included in the competition for the budget this year. City Manager Goss stated that staff was willing to work with Council and the implementation committees on this. Joanne Carson stated her committee hoped Council would give some direction as to the follow up on what is going to happen now and what is the next step. They have been working so hard and are on a kind of "high,' and now they feel like they are in "withdrawals." She would like a response in a formal letter. Deputy City Manager Thomson responded that we have periodically been sending out a newsletter and were anticipating doing another one. Secondly, they were looking at having a final celebration on what has been accomplished to date. MINUTES January 25, 1990 Page 5 Mayor Cox stated this isn't exactly what he was looking for, but felt this would bring a closure to Phase I. We need to be prepared and have more specifics as m what happens in Phase lI. Councilman Moore felt that in Phase II there would be the forming of the Commissions, the Oversight Committee, and perhaps doing a video report from the Chairs and Co-chairs and perhaps could splice that into a televised Council meeting. Chairman Green stated they had taped the December 14th meeting. He urged members of the Steering Committee that if they have any concerns or comments to contact him. Mayor Cox requested the CV 2000 make a presentation at the May 4th Mayor's Breakfast. MOTION: Moved by Cox to refer the strategies to staff, evaluate them in regards to a cost stand point and bring it back for budget consideration. Mrs. Kruger, Cultural Arts Committee, wanted to know if it was okay to continue working with the shopping center for flee space at the mall for cultural arts, parks and creation, library, community room, etc. Chairman Green stated the Group felt it needed legitimacy. Deputy City Manager Thomson responded that they have waited until after this meeting to see if there was any clarification since some of these issues might be addressed through a non-profit cultural foundation. Councilwoman McCandliss felt we should refer the item to staff. She stated they had started something with Homart, but instead of going after a single use, we may be interested in multi-uses. She felt this was the key. MOTION: Moved by Cox, seconded by Moore to refer the draft recommendations to staff to review the recommendations with the appropriate subcommittees, have staff establish some potential costs associated with the implementation of these recommendations, and bring back those estimated costs for Council's consideration at budget time. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Malcolm absent). MOTION: Moved by Nader, seconded by McCandliss to refer the matter of the Cultural Ar~s request regarding space at the shopping center as well as other City uses of space at the shopping center to staff to develop a proposal for community uses of space at the shopping center. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Malcolm absent). Deputy City Manager Thomson felt that a video could not be done in-house and the budget was tight. Mayor Cox felt this should be referred back to the steering committee. Councilman Moore suggested that the Steering Committee should put together the suggested task force for sttategy and financing, potential for a Chula Vista 2000 Oversight Committee, etc. to keep them busy and active. Chairman Green stated they would look at this. Mayor Cox called a recess at 5:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:17 p.m. MINUTES January25, 1990 Page 6 3. LIPDATE ON THE OTAY RANCH PLANNING -Progress report on the Joint Planning Program for Otay Ranch. (Deputy City Manager) I: Deputy City Manager Krempl presented a status report. In August, the County Board of Supervisor~'nd the City Council joined forces and adopted a Memorandum of Understanding for joint planning effort. At the end of October, Baldwin submitted their draft development plan for consideration. The Task Force has had five meetings since August. Major time has been spent defining a statement of concerns with the major output being an agreement on a set of goals, objectives, and policies. The Team, consultant (RBF), and the City/County staff have been proceeding to review this draft development plan. This initial review should be complete sometLme in February. In addition, Baldwin has taken the initiative and are in the process of modifying some of their conceptual thinking in response to some of the initial feedback which they have received. The public meetings have started. Councilwoman McCandliss stated it has been a difficult process up until now; difficult finding a process. It started in one direction. The County had been skittish about reviewing the plan. They were dissatisfied with the initial submittal. The new direction chosen has been a cooperative plan. If the Task Force could establish more detailed objectives and can move it to the General Plan level, then there will be something to show for their work. City Manger Goss stated this will be a team plan. This will not be a City or County Plan; we are ti~ing to work on this as a cooperative venture. Currently, they are working on a name for the Plan. This is the easy part and was not sure what will happen when there is some real conflict. There is a difference between the Cit~fs perspective and the Counry~s. Councilman Moore asked if staff would provide to the Council: 1. Number and types of dwelling units along with the acreage; 2. Acres set aside for industrial/commercial and separate that east and west of the Lakes. Deputy City Manager Krempl stated they could provide this information. City Manger Goss stated that park and open space would be another piece of data to look at. Councilman Nader asked the City Manager to elaborate specifically on the areas of conflict with the County. Mr. Goss responded that he would be sending them information, but for example: 1. We have a General Plan which shows an university site. The Project Team is saying it won't work, and it needs to be moved. He felt we were not willing to give up on this. Concerned that Baldwin may respond to that and start revising their plans. 2. Difference of perspective is the County will look at the plan as a whole in terms of its economic balance. A lot of it relates to industrial land at Otay Mesa that probably would not ever become a part of the City of Chula Vista. 3. Baldwin looks at putting housing next to the Otay Valley industrial area and the land fill without a buffer area. County may look at these things and say okay, but the City may look at it and say that's terrible. City Manager Goss stated that a Senrice Revenue Plan will be developed as part of the process eventually, and it will go a long way to indicate what the Plan will need by way of financing. MINUTES January 25, 1990 Page 7 Councilman Nader felt there needed to be more specifics in the areas of air quality, providing of public transit facilities, reducing crime, and need for development which provides jobs for area residents. Deputy City Manager Krempl stated we will see a lot of this in the EIR which will develop alternatives to those issues and impacts. Baldwin is reacting to some of these. Councilwoman McCandliss stated some of her concern has been how to meet the goals and objectives and to move on to the next step. Councilman Moore asked on a scale of 1-10 how is the County, City, and consultant working together? Mr. Goss responded as good as can be expected. One thing which is happening is the City has one style of operating, the County has another, and these conflict at times. The City works closer with the developers while the County is suspicious. OTHER BUSINESS 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - none. 5. CrtY MANAGERS REPORT(S) City Manager Goss stated that the County will be happy to arrange tours of the security improvements at the South Bay jail. Council concurred to include this in one of the Saturday tours and to have one of our policemen there. City Manager Goss had received a request for the 1990 Business Salute Day on May 19. They wanted to use the Civic Center Plaza. If there was no problem, staff will proceed. Councilman Moore suggested we use pigtails on the roof. 6. MAYORS REPORT(S) - none. 7. COUNCIL COMMF. N'rS - none. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to a joint meeting of the Chula Vista City Council and the Sweetwater High School District to be held on Monday, January 29, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, Beve~y A. Authelet City Clerk