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Home My WebLink About2010/01/12 Agenda. ~ are un ±ar p~naRy o. a,rjury rhat i am -i;, ~ ~-ngloyed by the City of Chula Vista in the `ftrce of the City Clerk and that I posted thi ~~~ ~~ ioc~:=neni on the bulletin board aceGrding t n Nct requirements. .~.-_~~~. r ~' „~,--~ ~ ~' Signed' "~ '~'~" CI1Y OF /~ ~ - CHULA VISfA Cheryl Cox, Mayor // Rudy Ramirez, Councilmember James D. Sandoval, City Manager Mitch Thompson, Interim Councilmember Bart Miesfeld, City Attorney Pamela Bensoussan, Councilmember Donna Norris, City Clerk Steve Castaneda, Councilmember January 12, 2010 4:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Council Chambers City Hall -Building 100 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor Cox PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO TINA WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA COMMENDING THE SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1- 7) The Council will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 10, 15, 22 and 29, 2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE TRANSNET SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2009/2010 AND 2010/2011 FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE PALOMAR GATEWAY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN The City's Development Services Department applied for and was awarded a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the SANDAG Smar[ Growth Incentive program for the preparation of General Plan mandated specific plan for the Palomar Gateway District located in the Southwest azea of the City. The grant requires that the City enter into an agreement with SANDAG for the funding to occur. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3.A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DIRECTOR'S DEEDS FOR EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJOINING STATE ROUTE 125 PARCELS DESIGNATED AS CALTRANS PARCEL NUMBERS DD-32034-01-01, DD-32035-01-02, DD-32037-01-01 AND DD32029-01-02 B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING CALTRANS PARCEL NUMBER DD32029-01-02 TO ITS ORIGINAL OWNER EASTLAKE VILLAGE WEST ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RECORD THE DIRECTOR'S DEED The State of California has informed South Bay Expressway that there are several pazcels considered as excess right-of--way to the State along the State Route 125 Toll Road corridor. There aze some portions of parcels initially anticipated to be a part of State Route 125 that have been deemed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to be not necessayy for the toll road. Adoption of the resolutions will revert portions to either adjacent land owners or to the City of Chula Vista. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS The State Department of Pazks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, establishing the necessary procedures governing the Application. Said procedures established by the State Department of Pazks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution, the approval of application before submitting said application to the State. The City proposes to apply for State Pazk Program grant funding and has identified one location, Orange Avenue Library Park site. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 -Council Agenda httn://www.chulavistaca.eov January 12, 2010 5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 55 THROUGH 60 INCLUSIVE OF HARBORSIDE UNIT NO. 1, MAP NUMBER 2044 The City has received a request to vacate an existing drainage easement located across six lots on Woodlawn Avenue south of Moss Street. This easement was dedicated to the County of San Diego in 1927 on the Hazborside Unit No. 1 Map (Map 2044). The drainage easement is not currently used and may have never been used by the City. Additionally, staff sees no potential future use for this easement. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING A TEMPORARY SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS, LLC FOR 90 DAYS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DAY TO DAY EXTENSIONS OF NOT MORE THAN 90 DAYS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TEMPORARY SITE LICENSE AGREEMENTS AS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COMPETITIVE COVERAGE AND QUALITY WIRELESS SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY The Agreement provides Verizon Wireless, LLC with the ability to place a temporary Wireless Telecommunications Facility (WTF) at Veteran's Park to replace a site in a high wireless traffic area near Veteran's Park where Verizon had an emergency coverage problem due to the loss of a site. The Agreement provides Verizon with at least 90 days for their temporary mobile facility while they complete the Master License Agreement with the City that is currently in progress. Staff is also requesting that the City Council authorize the City Manager to administratively approve temporary WTF facilities in the future as needed to maintain adequate communications for residential, commercial, educational and safety communications throughout the City. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY AND LAW, TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS NECESSARY TO ASSIST THE CITY IN THE RECRUITMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERS FOR THE UNIVERSITY PARK AND RESEARCH CENTER The City has had along-term vision for the University Park and Research Center (UPRC). Development of the UPRC will result in a campus of higher education and research facilities. Adoption of the resolution retains the University of San Diego Center of Education Policy and Law to conduct research and analysis to assist the City in the recruitment of academic partners in the UPRC. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Page 3 - Counci] Agenda httn://www.chulavistaca.eov January 12, 2010 PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council on any subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on airy issue not included on the agenda, but, !f appropriate, the Council may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish to speak on arty item, please fill out a "Request to Speak"form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Time Certain 6:00 p.m. 8. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY YIH-RUEY CHANG AND CHAN-YUNG CHANG (APPLICANTS), FOR APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW BUILDINGS AND THE CONVERSION OF TWO EXISTING MOTEL BUILDINGS, TO CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF 25 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT CONTAINING SIX NEW COMMERCIAL SUITES The Applicants aze requesting approval of a Tentative Condominium Subdivision Map to subdivide the 0.98-acre lot in to 25 attached multi-family condominiums, and one retail commercial ownership containing 6 suites. Fifteen 3-bedroom and ten 2-bedroom multi- family units are proposed. Design Review Permit (DRC-09-17) and Planned Sign Program (PSP-09-02), were previously approved by the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation on December 10, 2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE MAP SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN FOR THE BROADWAY CONDOMINIUMS PROJECT, TO DIVIDE 0.99 ACRES LOCATED AT 778 BROADWAY INTO 25 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT WITH 6 SUITES ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on arry item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Page 4 -Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.eov January 12, 2010 9. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO OPPOSE DIVERSION BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY USERS TAX ACCOUNT FUNDS FROM LOCAL AGENCIES The League of California Cities has asked local agencies to be aware of pending legislation that would reduce the amount of Highway Users Tax Account funds and Proposition 42 funds that normally would be used by local agencies on pavement rehabilitation projects, and instead, be diverted to the State of California. The City Council is being asked to support the League of California Cities in opposing any legislation that would reduce the funding anticipated for pavement rehabilitation in light of the shortfall already experienced by the City of Chula Vista for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation purposes. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES IN OPPOSING THE DIVERSION OF HIGHWAY USERS TAX ACCOUNT FUNDS FROM LOCAL AGENCIES TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS Update from Port Commissioner Stephen Padilla. 12. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in Closed Session shall be made available by noon on Wednesday following the Council Meeting at the Ciry Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7). 13. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Employee organization: International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Dave Hanneman, Kelley Bacon, Bart Miesfeld, Maria Kachadoorian and Simon Silva ADJOURNMENT to the next Regular City Council Meeting on January 26, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. The meeting of January 19, 2010 has been cancelled. Page 5 -Council Agenda htto://www.chulavistaca.oov January 12, 2010 Materials provided to the City Council related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, located in City Hall at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building 100, during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the City Clerk's Office at (619) 691-5041 at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Page 6 -Council Agenda http://www.chulavistaca.~ January 12, 2010