HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1999/11/30 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 30, 1999 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order by Mayor
Horton at 6:04 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, Salas and Mayor Horton
(Councilmember Moot arrived at 6:12 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Chula Vista Cares special presentation by Pacific Bell, Scott Alevy.
Mr. Alevy presented a check from Pacific Bell for $1,000 in support of Chula Vista Cares.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 4 through 15)
Mayor Horton reported that Consent Item #12 would be continued to December 7, 1999.
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 16, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 2802, AN ORDiNANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA 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
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2251 AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION')
The City's Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) Program was established on
January 12, 1988, by Ordinance No. 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.
Staff recommendation: Council place the oi-dinance on second reading for adoption.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Cominued)
6. ORDINANCE NO. 2803, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLrNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
The applicant, The EastLake Company, is requesting 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.
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
7.A. RESOLUTION NO. 19672, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON MARCH 7, 2000
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19673, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPARTIAL ANALYSES AND
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000
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 and to submit two proposed Charter Amendments to the
electorate. Adoption of the resolutions requesting the services of the Registrarof Voters and
approving impartial analyses and arguments in support of proposed Charter amendments is
required by the California Elections Code.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 19674, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND MNA CONSULTING FOR LAND USE CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
THE PROPOSED CITY OF CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION
PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $77,760 TO THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND (4/STH'S
VOTE REQUIRED)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19675, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S INFORMAL B1DD1NG PROCESS,
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
REMY, THOMAS AND MOOSE, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE
PROPOSED CITY OF CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION
PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
In April, 1999, MNA Consulting was retained by the City to draft a revised Multiple Species
Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan, assist in the drafting of an Implementing
Agreement, and assist in processing the draft Subarea Plan and Implementing Agreement
through the public hearing and approval process. Because of an expanded work program,
staff has selected MNA Consulting to coordinate and assist with the implementation
component of the City's MSCP Subarea Plan. In addition, staff has selected Remy, Thomas
and Moose, LLP to assist with the legal review of the environmental analysis and
documentation for the City's MSCP Subarea Plan.
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director ofPlanning and Building)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 19676, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $79,900
FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO ASSESSING POTENTIAL IMPACTS
FROM THE PROPOSED BROWN FIELD CARGO PORT EXPANSION, AND
APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE FUNDING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000
BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING (4/5TH'S VOTE
REQUIRED)
On November 24, 1998, Council approved appropriating $25,000 for professional services
related to assessing potential impacts from the proposed Brown Field cargo port expansion
and noise impacts of helicopter ~yovers originating from Ream Field. On March 8, 1999,
the City contracted for $22,000 with Aviation Systems Associates, Inc. (ASA) to provide an
environmental impact report assessment and prepare issue papers. Staff recommends a
further contract amendment of $25,000 for future services as required, calculated on a time-
and-materials basis. This contract would put ASA on retainer for the City and ensure a
timely response to future actions by the City of San Diego, plan proponents, and other
jurisdictional authorities. The City Attorney solicited assistance from the law finn of
Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk and Rabkin for their expertise in land use and
aviation during this period of time, due to the specialized and complex nature of the
expansion proposal. The amount of this legal service retainer is expected to be $49,900. The
total of the additional services exceeds the original appropriation, and staff requests an
additional appropriation of $79,900 to fund this activity.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Planning and Building)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 19677, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENTS
RELATED TO PACIFIC BAY PROPERTIES HOUSING OBLIGATION WITHIN
ROLLING HILLS RANCH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENTS
Under the City's Affordable Housing Program, Pacific Bay Homes, the developer, is
obligated to provide 10 percent (5 percent low and 5 percent moderate) of the total dwelling
units within Rolling Hills Ranch for low and moderate income households. It is anticipated
that a total of 2,616 units will be built within Rolling Hills Ranch and, therefore, the
affordable housing obligation is 131 low-income units and 131 moderate-income units. The
developer is proposing to meet its low-income housing obligation by providing a mix of
rental housing opportunities for seniors and families. More specifically, 20 percent, or a
maximum of 32 units, of a proposed 168-unit multi-family development within
Neighborhood 4A shall be occupied by affordable to low-income families at the current
density assumptions. A 116-unit senior apartment development will be reserved for
affordable to low-income households. Therefore, a maximum of 148 low-income units will
be provided within Rolling Hills Ranch and will remain affordable for a 20~year period. The
development will be entirely financed by the developer.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 19678, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL TO SANDAG' OF FOUR
APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTMTIES PROGRAM
FUNDS UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21sr CENTURY
(TEA-21) AND DESIGNATING THE CITY ENGINEER AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS PROGRAM
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21 ) cont'mues the provisions related
to the Transportation Enhancement Program, which was established under previous highway
legislation and sets aside funds for Transportation Enhancement Activities projects.
California is expected to receive about $410 million in allocation under this program that
will be implemented in one cycle through Fiscal Year 2004. This allocation will be used to
fund Transportation Enhancement projects that are directly connected to the transportation
system and will provide maximum enhancement to the environment and surrounding
communities. Current regulations require that official applications for the Transportation
Enhancement Program be submitted to SANDAG in order for projects to be approved by its
Board of Directors for funding.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
12. RESOLUTION NO. 19679, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S UPDATE OF THE
FUNCTIONAL HIGHWAY CLASSIFICATION MAPS
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 required the use of fimctional highway classification
to update and modify the Federal-Aid highway system. This legislative requirement is still
effective today and is part of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21).
The TEA-21, which builds on the major changes to federal transportation policies and
programs addressed in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
(ISTEA), was enacted into law on June 9, 1998. TEA-21 continues the provisions related to
ISTEA. The functional classification of roads in Chula Vista has not been updated for a
considerable period of time. This resolution will satisfy the TEA-21 requirements. It is also
in response to a request by CalTrans to approve the update. The due date for submitting the
update was extended by CalTrans to December 3, 1999.
Staff recommendation: Continue the item to December 7, 1999. (Director of Public Works)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 19680, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO UNDERGROUND OVERHEAD
UTILITIES ALONG BROADWAY FROM "C" STREET TO "E' STREET AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF UTILITY UNDERGROUND
DISTRICT NUMBER 128 FOR JANUARY 18, 2000, AT 6:00 P.M.
Public hearings were conducted on September 1 and 15, 1998, and Council approved an
ordinance adopting the new ~'anchise agreement with SDG&E during its second heating.
Part of this agreement involves the allocation of the Califomia Public Utilities Commission
Rule 20A Funds for constructing utility underground conversion proj eels. The next round of
utility underground conversion projects is scheduled for the year 2000. Broadway, ~'om "C"
to "E" Streets, is one of the projects scheduled for completion in the year 2000.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 19681, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1 AND 2 TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE "SEWER
REHABILITATION - PHASE VIII AND IX PROJECTS, CONTRACT 'C' "(SW-900, SW-
215) AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID
CHANGE ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
On August 10, 1999, Council approved accepting bids and awarding three contracts for
"Sewer Rehabilitation - Phase VIII and IX" projects and authorizing the Director of Public
Works to negotiate a change order to utilize the remaining funds within this project for the
rehabilitation of additional sewer mains. Insituform Technologies discovered that additional
point repairs and sewer main replacements would be necessary. Change Order Number 1, in
the amount of $24,760, is for the cost of this repair work. Change Order Number 2, in the
amount of $97,567.10, is for the rehabilitation of additional sewer mains.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
15. RESOLUTION NO. 19682, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
"GRADING RESTORATION AND SILT REMOVAL FOR BONITA LONG CANYON
DETENTION BASIN IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (DR142)' AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS A LOAN FROM THE TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
On October 13, 1999, sealed bids were received for the "Grading Restoration and Silt
Removal for Bonita Long Canyon Detention Basin in the City (DR142)" project. The project
involves removal of silt and vegetation, and grading the area around the upstream inlet
structure.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution awarding the contract to L.E. Little
General Engineering for $39,523 and appropriating funds as a loan from the Tnmk Sewer
Capital Reserve Fund to the Storm Drain Fund for $50,523.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations, with Item #12 cont'mued to
December 7, 1999, and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived.
The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rod Davis announced the Chamber Mixer to be held at 5:30 p.m. on December 12m at Scripps Bank,
Fourth and H Streets, and noted that admission would be a wrapped gift to benefit Chula Vista
Cares.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
16. PUBLIC HEARING TO NOTICE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 19683, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $262,508 FROM THE 1999 LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000 POLICE BUDGET TO ADD 3.5 POSITIONS AND APPROPRIATING $43,882
FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS, AND $15,508 FOR SERVICES AND
SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT, $42,750 FOR PURCHASE OF A SWAT VAN AND
PRISONER TRANSPORT VEHICLE AND $10,000 TO SLIPPORT THE SOUTH BAY
DRUG COURT AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO UTILIZE
(REPROGRAM) SAVINGS RESULTING FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT
PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES; AND APPROPRIATING $26,250 FROM THE ASSET SEIZURE FUND FOR
THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT, TO BE USED FOR PURCHASE OF A SWAT
VAN (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The Police Department recently received notice of a 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant award in the amotmt of $262,508 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funds
were allocated to the Police Department based on a three-year average Part 1 Violent Crimes.
Part 1 Violent Crimes are murder and non-negligent manslaughters, 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.
(Continued from the meeting of November 16, 1999. )
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 heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response. She then closed the hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 19683, heading read, text waived.
The motion carded 5-0.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 19684, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $370,617.71 FROM STATE COPS FOR LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STRATEGIC
PLAN AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 POLICE BUDGET TO ADD
6.5 POSITIONS, AND APPROPRIATE $136,238 FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS AND
$70,561 FOR OVERTIME, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND A VEHICLE, AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO BUDGET THE REMAINING FUNDS AS STIPULATED BY
THE GRANT IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO UTILIZE (REPROGRAM) SAVINGS RESULTING FROM THE EQUIPMENT
PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
The Fiscal Year 1999/2000 state budget was adopted appropriat'mg $370,617.71 to the Police
Department. State money is allocated to police departments for proposes 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. (Continued from the meeting
of November 16, 1999.)
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 heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response. She then closed the heating.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 19684, heading read, text waived.
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
18. PUBLIC HEARING ON PCM-00-06, CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA I GUIDELINES 1N 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
RESOLUTION NO. 19685, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANNING
AREA (SPA) DESIGN GUIDELINES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF
FOUR MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AREA SITUATED
ALONG EAST H STREET AT THE RANCHO DEL REY BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL
CENTER, AND PLACE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WITHIN THE 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. (Continued from the meeting of November 16,
1999.)
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.
Steve Power, project planner, explained the proposed sign program for the Rancho del Rey
Business/Commercial Center.
Mayor Horton noted that the hearing was opened at the November 16, 1999 meeting and then
continued to this time. She asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
Craig W. Clark, representing C.W. Clark, Inc., spoke regarding the proposed monument signs for the
cinemas, which he stated were reduced in size and number following the Design Review Committee
meeting. He stated that the theater needs the sign in order to be financially viable.
Krysen Hemandez, project consultant representing MSI and C .W. Clark, Inc., spoke in support of the
proposed signs. She stated that they are perpendicular to the street to provide greater readability to
passing motorists; the signs are also double-faced so that they are visible to motorists traveling in
both directions. The proposed design is consistent with other signs along East H Street; they will
have a stucco, earth-tone finish to match the existing signs. She pointed out that the Planning
Commission had approved the proposed movie marquis sign.
Rod Davis, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, indicated that the center was
originally designed for commercial/industrial rather than retail use and is not readily visible from the
street. He urged the Council to support the proposal in order to make the site a viable, regional
shopping center. He mentioned that two major retailers have withdrawn consideration of locating in
the center because adequate signage is not available.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
There being no further public comments, Mayor Horton closed the public heating.
ACTION: Following Council discussion, Mayor Horton moved to cont'mue this item to a
meeting in January, with direction to staff to present colored renderings and possibly
alternative designs for the signs. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it
carried 5-0.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
19. RESOLUTION NO. 19686, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE ATTEMPTS TO REINVIGORATE THE SISTER CITY
RELATIONSHIP WITH IRAPUATO, MEXICO AND DIRECTING THE COMMISSION
TO PURSUE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO OFFICIALLY DISSOLVE THE SISTER
CITY AFFILIATION WITH IRAPUATO, MEXICO
Following several years of little or no official contact between Chula Vista and its Mexican
Sister City, Irapuato, the International Friendship Commission began a concerted effort to
reinvigorate the relationship, but has found that no desire exists within this community to
continue an active relationship.
Fran Larson, Chair, International Friendship Commission, stated that it has been five years since
representatives in Irapuato have had any meaningful dialog with Chula Vista. Sister Cities
International allows only one Sister City relationship in each country, and as long as Irapuato is
Chula Vista's Sister City in Mexico, Chula Vista is unable to establish a relationship with any other
Mexican city.
Councilmember Moot left the dais at this time, 7:25 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to adopt Resolution No. 19686, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0, with Councilmember
Moot not present at the dais.
ACTION ITEMS
20. RESOLUTION NO. 19687, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2000 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND LEGISLATIVE
WORK PROGRAM
The Legislative Program represents the Council's position on items likely to be acted upon
by the State Legislature, Congress, or administrative agencies. By adopting a Legislative
Program at the beginning of each two-year legislative session and amending it at mid-term,
Chula Vista can take a proactive role in sponsoring, supporting, or opposing bills related to
the City's various legislative priorities.
Councilmember Moot returned to the dais at 7:34 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to adopt Resolution No. 19687, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
The following items, #21 through #26, were considered together.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 19688, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1999-2003 STRATEGIC
PLAN AND CORRESPONDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
As a result of numerous issues related to growth and dynamic changes in policing, the
Deparlxnent formulated a Strategic Plan to meet immediate and future challenges. On
December 9, 1998, with assistance of Alan Kumoto of Kumoto & Associates, the Police
Department formally began the process of formulating ideas and compiling data for the
Department' s Strategic Plan. This process included approximately 80 staff members working
in eight focus groups. On May 5, 1999, the City contracted with The Wumer Group
Management Consultant Firm to perform a validation and statistical analysis of data
collected by the focus groups.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 19689, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $1.25 MILLION OVER THREE YEARS FROM COPS
UNIVERSAL HIRE PROGRAM GRANT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
1999/2000 POLICE BUDGET TO ADD 15 PEACE OFFICERS AND APPROPRIATING
$259,638 1N UNANTICIPATED UHP REVENUE, AND $28,849 UNANTICIPATED
BOOKING FEE REVENUES FOR THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS; AND AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 POLICE BUDGET TO ADD 1 POLICE OFFICER, 1
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER AND 1 SERGEANT TO BE PAID FOR FROM
SALARY SAVINGS OF $41,070 AND APPROPRIATING $164,968 FROM
UNANTICIPATED BOOKING FEE REVENUES FOR RELATED SERVICES AND
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES; AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SEEK
GRANT FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL PATROL OFFICERS TO MEET WORKLOAD
OBJECTIVES DETAILED IN THE PATROL STAFFING MODEL (4/5TH'S VOTE
REQUIRED)
Traditionally, the Police Department has used a nationally recognized patrol staffing formula
based on call-for-service workload and officer-initiated activity to determine an appropriate
patrol staffing level. The study has identified the need for sixteen peace officers, nine overs,
and one Community Service Officer. Fifteen of the officers identified are proposed to be
paid for from acceptance of the 1999 Universal Grant. One officer, one Community Service
Officer, and one Sergeant are proposed to be paid for from salary savings in Fiscal Year
1999/2000. The nine overs will be addressed during the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget
process. The related services, supplies, and equipment are proposed to be paid for from
unanticipated booking fee revenues. Vehicles for Patrol have not been included at this time;
staff will include vehicles during the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget process.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 19690, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $625,000 FROM COPS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM AND
AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 BUDGET TO ADD 1 AGENT AND 4
OFFICERS' POSITIONS AND APPROPRIATING $120,203 FOR RELATED SALARIES
AND BENEFITS TO BE FUNDED FROM $80,203 UNANTICIPATED COPS SCHOOL
REVENUES AND $40,000 FROM UNANTICIPATED SCHOOL REVENUES AND
APPROPRIATING $141,011 FOR VEHICLES AND OFFICER RELATED EQUIPMENT
FROM UNANTICIPATED POST REVENUES ($20,000), BOOKING FEE REVENUES
($76,453), AND ASSET SEIZURE ($44,558) (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
In September 1999, the Police Department was notified by the COPS office that the
application for one additional Agent and four School Resource Officers had been approved.
The grant award is for the amount of $625,000 to pay for the salaries and benefits of the five
positions in declining percentages over the next three years.
24. RESOLUTION NO. 19691, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $534,615 FROM COPS MORE 1998 GRANT PROGRAM
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 POLICE BUDGET TO INCLUDE
FIVE INTEL ANALYST POSITIONS AND APPROPRIATING $84,977 FOR SALARIES
AND BENEFITS AND $387,645 IN A NEW TECHNOLOGY CIP FOR NEW
TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT FROM UNANTICIPATED COPS MORE 1998
GRANT FUNDING AND APPROPRIATING $27,750 FROM UNANTICIPATED
ALARM REVENUES ($14,000) AND PROPERTY FORFEITURE REVENUES ($13,750)
FOR RELATED EQUIPMENT (4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
COPS MORE (Making Officer Redevelopment Effective) 1998 is one of several grant
programs developed by the U.S. Department of Justice under the 1994 Crime Act to increase
the deployment of Community Policing Officers. This program is designed to expand the
time available for community policing by current law enforcement officers via the use of
civilian personnel and technology. The Police Department submitted an application for
additional civilian personnel and purchase of technology and related equipment on May 29,
1998. Subsequently, the Department was notified of a grant award in the amount of
$534,615 for the hiring of five support civilian staff positions and the purchase of technology
and equipment.
25. RESOLUTION NO. 19692, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $367,475 FROM THE PUBLIC FACILITY DIF
FUND AS A TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND TO REIMBURSE FOR A DIF
CREDIT, APPROPRIATING $367,475 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, BASED ON
THESE UNANTICIPATED REVENUES, TO THE POLICE FACILITY REMODEL CIP
AND TRANSFER OF $16,000 OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FACILITY
DIF OPERATING BUDGET TO THE POLICE FACILITY REMODEL CIP (4/STH'S
VOTE REQUIRED)
In order to continue to provide quality service to the community, the Police Department
developed a Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan focused on eight strategic issues: Growth
Management, Regional Partnership, Technology, Resources, Social and Crime Trends,
Community Outreach Partnerships, Police Facilities, and Organizational Development. Staff
is proposing to appropriate funds owed to the general fund from the Public Facility DIF to
pay for the Strategic Plan Police Facility Remodel recommendation.
26. RESOLUTION NO. 19693, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,033;
AND TRANSFERRING ONE SENIOR MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT POSITION FROM
THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR COORDINATION OF THE CITY'S GRAFFITI PROGRAM; AND RENAMING THE
POSITION COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR; AND APPROPRIATING
$28,017 TO HIRE THE POSITION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS FISCAL YEAR;
AND $18,017 FOR A GRAFFITI ERADICATION CONTRACT; AND $10,000 FOR
PUBLIC AWARENESS MATERIALS (4/STH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
During the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget deliberation, Council approved the addition of a
Senior Management Assistant position to the Department of Planning, Building Division.
The position was added for the purpose of coordinating and maximizing City-wide graffiti
eradication efforts and implementing a new comprehensive program. Since the inception of
the idea, a team -- composed of City staff, the Community Oriented Policing Committee, and
several community members -- has been working diligently to identify the needs of the
community as they relate to graffiti. Staff has completed apreliminary report of the team's
findings. Planning and Building and Police agree that the Police Department, with its
existing service and response network, would serve as an effective base for coordinating
graffiti issues. The new position will be responsible for developing and implementing a
model graffiti program, coordinating efforts with other City Departments and acting as
community liaison with regard to graffiti.
Chief Emerson provided an overview of the Strategic Plan, corresponding Implementation Plan
process and resulting recommendations reflected in the proposed resolutions.
ACTION: Following Council comments, Councilmember Padilla moved to adopt Resolutions
Nos. 19688 through 19693, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0.
27.A. RESOLUTION NO. 19694, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ACQUISITION/FINANCING
AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-
1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGE ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND
VILLAGE ONE WEST)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19695, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITiES DISTRICT NUMBER 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA
ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGE ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST),
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS
OF THE DISTRICT, APPROVING THE FORM OF BOND iNDENTURE, BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZiNG CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO TABLE
6 OF THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
On August 31, 1999, Council held the public heating forming and establishing Community
Facilities District Number 99-1 (CFD 99-1). The District was formed for the purpose of
providing for the financing of the acquisition of certain authorized public facilities, including
a significant portion of the Olympic Parkway improvements serving the Otay Ranch SPA
One. Council approval of the Acquisition/Finance Agreement with Otay Project L.P. will
establish the procedure for acquiring the improvements from the developer, including
allowing for the incremental acquisition and complete discreet components of a project,
rather than requiring the project to be fully completed and accepted by the City prior to
acquisition. In addition, Council is asked to authorize the issuance of special tax bonds of
CFD 99-1 in the amount of $23,000,000 and approve the form of certain documents related
to the issuance of the bonds, including a Bond Indenture, Bond Purchase Contract and
Preliminary Official Statement.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Finance Director Powell presented the item and recommended that Council adopt the proposed
resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolutions Nos. 19694 and 19695, headings read, texts
waived. The motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
28. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
There were none.
29. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
30. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:27 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 7, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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