HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2010/05/18 cc/plnng comm/portMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL,
CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION, MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
May 18, 2010
1:00 P.M.
Special Meetings of the City Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, and Planning
Commission of the City of Chula Vista; and a Regulaz Meeting of the San Diego Unified Port
District Board of Port Commissioners were called to order at 1:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson,
and Mayor Cox
Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Directors Flores, Munoz,
Paul, Reyes, Salas and Chair Lewis
Planning Commissioners Bringas, Felber, Liuag, Moctezuma,
Spethman, and Chair Vinson
San Diego Unified Port District Port Commissioners Bixler,
Burdick, Padilla (arrived at 1:07 p.m.), Peters, Smith, and Chair
Valderrama
ABSENT: Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation Director Desrochers
Planning Commissioner Tripp
Port Commissioner Cushman
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Miesfeld, City Clerk
Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
Port President/CEO Wurster, Port Attorney Bennett, District Clerk
Liner, and Deputy District Clerk Nicholson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Port Commission Chair Valderrama led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Consideration of matters by the San Diego Unified Port District Boazd of Port
Commissioners related to the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Environmental Impact
Report and Port Master Plan Amendment.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS RELATED TO THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT
MASTER PLAN
In 2002, the San Diego Unified Port District and the City of Chula Vista began work to
create a master plan for the approximately 556-acre Bayfront area. The Chula Vista
Bayfront Master Plan Area represents a collaborative effort between the Port, community
committees, and the City in developing a comprehensive plan that consolidates the
jurisdictions' planning vision. In addition to the Port's related actions, the proposed
project includes aproject-level environmental evaluation of the Pacifica development
project, as well as proposed City actions, including amendments to the City's General
Plan, Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, and Local Coastal Program Specific Plan
(Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapters 19.81 thru 19.87). (Deputy City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Notice of the joint public heazing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Cox introduced Port Chair Valderrama. She then introduced City Manager Sandoval who
recognized City staff responsible for the project, Deputy City Manager/Development Services
Manager Halbert and Principal Planner Lundstedt.
Chair Valderrama introduced Port President/CEO, Chazles Wurster, who introduced Port District
staff responsible for the project, Director of Land Use Planning Helmer and Senior
Redevelopment Planner Nishihira.
Chair Valderrama opened the public heazing for the Port District.
City Attorney Miesfeld announced that written disclosures of property holdings of the City
Council, Planning Commission, and Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC) Members
were provided to the City Clerk for the record.
Mayor Cox opened the public hearing for the City Council.
Chair Lewis opened the public hearing for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC).
Chair Vinson opened the public heazing for the Chula Vista Planning Commission.
Mr. Helmer provided an overview of the proposed actions for the Boazd of Port Commissioners.
Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director Halbert provided an overview of the
proposed actions for the City.
Ms. Nishihira provided information on the public participation process involved with the
proposed project. She then presented a tour of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and
provided information regazding the Port Master Plan Amendment, and the Environmental Impact
Report.
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Principal Planner Lundstedt presented information on the proposed amendments to the City's
General Plan, proposed changes to the Local Coastal Program to be submitted to the California
Coastal Commission, and a minor amendment to the City's Multiple Species Conservation
Program. She noted that the proposed actions will facilitate a proposed land swap and a
development project by Pacifica Companies.
Ms. Nishihira provided information on unmitigated environmental impacts associated with the
project.
Mike Hogan, Port District Legal Counsel, presented the alternatives considered for the Final
Environmental Impact Report, and the feasibility of implementing each of those alternatives. He
noted that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) allows and has provisions for
unmitigated impacts, which allow the bodies to make certain findings and approve the project
despite those impacts.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan
Environmental Impact Report and Port Master Plan Amendment:
Brian Joseph, Escondido resident, representing the Chula Vista Nature Center
• Susan Fuller, Imperial Beach resident, representing the Chula Vista Nature Center
Jeff Kuhn, Chula Vista resident
Todd Roberts, San Diego resident, representing Marine Group Boat Works, who
requested an amendment to the language in Port Master Plan.
• Tom Lemmon, San Diego resident, representing San Diego/Imperial Building Trades
• Sharon Floyd, Chula Vista resident, who also requested that the trees at the foot of F
Street be protected and remain in place.
Lorena Gonzalez, San Diego resident
Ali Shapouri, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Buca FC Soccer, stated that it
would be beneficial to include a soccer field, and felt that language was too restrictive
with regard to sports fields.
Ash Israni, representing Pacifica Companies
Allison Rolfe, representing Pacifica Companies
• Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
Kevin O'Neill, Chula Vista resident
• Greg Mattson, representing Third Avenue Village Association
• Adam Sparks, representing Third Avenue Village Association
• Richard D'Ascoli, San Diego resident, representing Pacific Southwest Association of
Realtors
• Marco Gonzalez, representing Environmental Health Coalition -Coast Law Group
• Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Health Coalition
Jim Peugh, representing San Diego Audubon
• Mike McCoy, representing South West Wetlands Interpretive Association
• Bruce Reznik, representing San Diego Coastkeeper
• Bridgette Browning, representing Unite Here
• Cindy Gompper-Graves, representing South County EDC
Rosa Lopez Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident, representing South County EDC
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• Bill Clevenger, representing South County EDC
• Todd Galarneau, representing South County EDC
• Susan Lipp, Chula Vista resident, representing South County EDC
• Scott Parker, representing South County EDC
• Ricazdo Macedo, representing South County EDC
• Rob Hixon, representing South County EDC
• Emily Serafy Cox, San Diego resident, representing Empower San Diego
• Leo Estel, Chula Vista resident
• Greg Cox, Chula Vista resident, representing County of San Diego
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the EIR and Plan Amendment:
David Krogh, Chula Vista resident.
Jackie Lancaster, Chula Vista resident, representing Save Our Bayfront
Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, requested to speak beyond the three minutes time limit. Chair
Valderrama declined the request. Mr. Watry then spoke in opposition to the environmental
impact report, and suggested that it be revised and submitted a letter in opposition to the
proposed EIR. He also spoke in opposition to the proposed master plan.
David Danciu, Chula Vista resident, told a story about the proposed bayfront development.
Jim Peterson, Chula Vista resident, stated he had concerns with the residential component of the
bayfront plan and building heights. He suggested that a water feature timed to music, be placed
at the J Street entrance to the bayfront.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Valderrama closed the
public hearing for the Port District.
Mayor Cox closed the public hearing for City Council.
Chair Lewis closed the public hearing for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation.
Chair Vinson closed the public hearing for the Chula Vista Planning Commission.
City Attorney Miesfeld advised the City agencies to provide an additional allotment of two
minutes to allow Peter Watry to provide the remainder of his testimony.
It was the consensus of the City Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation and Planning
Commission to re-open their respective public hearings, and to hear further comments by Mr.
Watry.
Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the separated parkland on the proposed
plan.
Mayor Cox closed the public heazing for City Council.
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Chair Lewis closed the public hearing for the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation.
Chair Vinson closed the public hearing for the Chula Vista Planning Commission.
The Board of Port Commissioners discussed the proposed master plan.
Following discussion, the Boazd of Port Commissioners adopted the following resolutions:
Port Resolution No. 2010-78 which (1) certifies the final environmental impact report for
the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and Port Master Plan Amendment; (2) adopts the
alternate L-Ditch remediation alternative; (3) adopts finding of fact and a statement of
overriding considerations; (4) adopts a mitigation monitoring and reporting program; and
(5) directs filing of the notice of determination.
Port Resolution No. 2010-79 which (1) approves the Port Master Plan Amendment for
the Chula Vista Bayfront Planning District 7 and (2) directs filing the Port Master Plan
Amendment with the California Coastal Commission for certification.
Chair Valderrama adjourned meeting of the San Diego Unified Port District at 3:20 p.m.
Mayor Cox announced a recess of the Special Joint City Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation, and Chula Vista Planning Commission Meeting.
The Special Joint City Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, and Planning
Commission Meeting reconvened at 3:37 p.m., with all members present, except Chula Vista
Redevelopment Corporation Director Desrochers and Planning Commissioner Tripp.
Mayor Cox asked staff to clarify speaker concerns about reduced open recreational space for
residents. Port Senior Redevelopment Planner, Nishihiri responded that close to forty percent of
the proposed plan was dedicated to open space that would include dedicated pazkland or useable
open space areas.
Principal Planner Lundstedt clazified an earlier speaker comment and concern about the proposed
bayfront building height limit, stating that the height limit was 200 feet.
The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation discussed the proposed plan.
ACTION: Director Paul moved to adopt the following CVRC Resolution No. 2010-007,
heading read, text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-007, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CONSIDER FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (UPD
#833-EIR-658; SCH NO. 2005081077) AND ERRATA; MAKE CERTAIN
FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPT A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS AND ADOPT A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER
PLAN AND PORT MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Director Salas seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
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ACTION: Director Paul moved to adopt the following Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation Resolution No. 2010-008, heading read, text waived:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-008, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION; ECONOMIC;
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES; ENVIRONMENTAL; AND
IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENTS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT,
MAPS AND TABLES INVOLVING THE BAYFRONT PLANNING AREA
Director Reyes seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
ACTION: Director Paul moved to adopt the following CVRC Resolution No. 2010-009,
heading read, text waived:
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-009, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE CHULA VISTA LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
CONSISTING OF THE LAND USE PLAN AND THE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
AMEND CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 19.81 THRU 19.87
Chair Lewis seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
The Chula Vista Planning Commission discussed the proposed plan.
ACTION: Commissioner Spethman moved to adopt the following Planning Commission
Resolution No. EIR-10-02, heading read, text waived:
D. RESOLUTION NO. EIR-10-02, RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDER
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (UPD #833-EIR-658; SCH
NO. 2005081077) AND ERRATA; MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT;
ADOPT A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
ADOPT A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN AND PORT MASTER
PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Commissioner Felber seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
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ACTION: Commissioner Spethman moved to adopt the following Planning Commission
Resolution No. GPA-10-O1, heading read, text waived:
E. RESOLUTION GPA-10-O1 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO
PORTIONS OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND
TRANSPORTATION; ECONOMIC; PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES;
ENVIRONMENTAL; AND IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENTS, INCLUDING
ASSOCIATED TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES INVOLVING THE BAYFRONT
PLANNING AREA
Commissioner Bringas seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
ACTION: Commissioner Spethman moved to adopt the following Planning Commission
Resolution No. PCM-10-09, heading read, text waived:
F. RESOLUTION PCM-10-09 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHULA VISTA
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF THE LAND USE PLAN
AND THE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AMEND CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTERS 19.81 THRU 19.87
Commissioner Moctezuma seconded the motion and it carried 6-0.
At 4:05 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the Special Joint City Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation, and Planning Commission Meeting in order to convene the Regulaz City Council
Meeting, scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
The Special Joint City Council, Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation, and Planning
Commission Meeting reconvened at 4:05 p.m., with all members present, except Chula Vista
Redevelopment Corporation Director Desrochers and Planning Commissioner Tripp.
The City Council discussed the proposed plan.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No. 2010-113,
heading read, text waived:
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-113, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT;
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
AFTER HAVING CONSIDERED AND RELYING ON THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (UPD #833-EIR-658; SCH NO.
2005081077) AND ERRATA FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT
MASTER PLAN AND PORT MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0
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ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No.
2010-114, heading read, text waived:
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-114, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO PORTIONS
OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION;
ECONOMIC; PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES; ENVIRONMENTAL;
AND IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENTS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT,
MAPS AND TABLES INVOLVING THE BAYFRONT PLANNING AREA
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to adopt the following Council Resolution
No. 2010-115, heading read, text waived:
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-115, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS,
APPROVING THE AMENDED LAND USE PLAN OF THE CHULA VISTA
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FORWARD
THE SAME TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR
CERTIFICATION
Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carved 5-0.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to place the following Ordinance on first
reading, heading read, text waived:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE AMENDED SPECIFIC PLAN OF THE CHULA VISTA
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTERS 19.81 THRU 19.87, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
WITH REGARD THERETO (FIRST READING)
Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:27 p.m., Chair Vinson adjourned the meeting of the Planning Commission to its next
regular meeting; Chair Lewis adjourned the meeting of the Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation to its next regular meeting, and Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting of the City
Council to its next regular meeting.
Do a R. Norris CMC, City Clerk
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