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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/07/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. July 26, 1979 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor pro Tempore Gillow, Councilmen Cox, McCandliss~ Scott Councilmen absent: Mayor Hyde Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Development Services Administrator Roberts, City Engineer LJppitt, Director of Finance Grant Guests: Phil Creaser, Port Conunissioner Paul Oberhaus, Jerry Carnahan, and Helen Cobb, representing San Diego Gas and Electric Company 1. DISCUSSION WITH PORT Mr. Creaser briefly discussed the new terminal at Lindbergh C0~4qlSSIONER PHIL Airfield. He noted some deficiencies in signing, seating CREASER capacity, etc., which are being corrected. He said that it has been suggested that the signs be color-coded to assist people in identifying the various airline areas. Interchange design of Mr. Creaser reported that CALTRANS has held a meeting to 1-54 and 1-5 may be consider changing the design of the 1-54/1-5 Interchange changed which may affect Chula Vista. He said the Port District will support whatever position the City wishes to take. Progress at Marina The following comments were made by the Commissioner concerning the "J" Street Marina: The dredging is progressir slowly due to equipment failures, but the work is 83% completed; the Chula Vista boat launching ramp landscaping is ready to go as soon as protective entrance structures are approved; an architect has been hired for the recreation vehicle area; a second boat slip marina is being considered; and the erosion project has been completed at a cost of $130,000. Request to hold carnival Mr. Creaser said the Port Commission has received a request at Marina from the Chula Vista Jaycees to hold the Fiesta de La Luna carnival at the "J" Street marina area. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the request of the Jaycees to hold the carnival at General Roca Park and possible problems at that location with scheduling of baseball leagues; other alternatives; and concerns regarding potential police problems with marina area being isolated. Motion not to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman marina as site for Gillow that the "J" Street Marina not be accepted for the carnival Fiesta de La Luna site. Mr. Creaser noted that there is a 19-acre site on Tidelands Avenue, south of Rohr that could be used for the carnival and other possible areas. Substitute motion to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman refer request to staff Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the star come back with their recommendation at the next Council meeti and that the Council then forward its recommendation to the Port Commission. Insurance required Mr. Creaser suggested that the Jaycees be advised that the Port Commission requires, as a matter of policy, $750,000 combined single limit insurance coverage in connection with holding the carnival. Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 2 - July 26, 1979 Concern regarding State In answer to a question from Councilman Scott regarding Coastal Commission's his concern over the City's problem with the State Coaatal negative position on Commission, Mr. Creaser said the Port District has been City's Bayfront plan supportive of the City, however nothing has transpired recently to call for further action on the part of the District in this regard. Suggestion to solicit Councilman Scott suggested that it would be important for specific support from the City to specifically have the support of the Port Port District District staff and the Commissioners at this time. Meeting to be scheduled City Attorney Lindberg said staff is attempting to set up with Legislators a meeting with Assemblyman Deddeh and Senator Mills to brief them on the presentation to be made on August 15, and Mr. Creaser would be included to represent the view point of the Port Commission as their interest would coincide with the City's on the Bayfront. Port District to In answer to a question from the City Attorney regarding defend City in law Chula Vista being named as a defendant in law suits suits regarding PSA resulting from the crash of PSA Flight 182, Mr. Creaser Flight 182 said the attorney for the Port District's insurance carrier will defend the City and that this commitment has been made in writing. 2. ANNUAL BUDGET ALLOCATION Ym. Cole introduced Mr. Oberhaus, ~. Carnahan and Ms. Cobb FOR UNDERGROUND CONVERSIONS of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company and noted that they (SDG&E) are not asking for a Council decision today, but their presentation is one of information only at this point. Paul Oberhaus Mr. Oberhaus said they wanted to present information to District Manager the Council on the economics of underground conversions as South Bay (SDG&E) the formula set up in 1972 will be prohibitive to the ratepayer (taxpayer) in the future (from $6.40 per customer per year to approximately $131.67 per customer per year in 1998 for the conversion program.) Jerry Carnahan Mr. Carnahan said the problem is that fuel and other costs Conversion's Supervisor are increasing more rapidly than anticipated. He discussed (SDG&E) the present allocation level for the service area (the money made available to cities and counties); how funds are provided from investors; base rates which include conversion costs; annual costs continue as long as the underground system is needed; and the SDG&E feels the increase in the amount of allocation available is excessive and should be controlled. He presented charts to illustrate the increases and said the Company has suggested a formula of 2% of certain revenues, not including fuel costs, which would cut the rate of increase to approximately $41 per customer in a 20-year period. He said this suggestion is being presented to the Public Utilities Commission to consider in their current review of the amount of money annually allocated for undergrounding. Mr. Carnahan said the Council may wish to look at the proble and the SDG&E will keep the City advised on the case before the PUC. He said if the Council feels this approach is the right thing to do for Chula Vista, they would ask for the Council's support before the PUC. Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 3 - July 26, 1979 Council discussion Council discussion ensued with Mr. Carnahan and Mr. Oberhaus concerning the 2% formula; effect of inflation on rates and costs; base costs could go down and less money would be available; question to be answered - at what level should the conversion program be maintained; and the suggestion to freeze allocation, plus a figure that would be ~ the inflation rate which would keep up with inflation and not jeopardize the program. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott staff for report and unanimously carried by those present that this matter and recommendation be referred to staff and ask that staff keep the Council advised and report back to the Council what they think would be an appropriate action. 3. INSURANCE COVERAGE City Manager Cole noted that Mayor Hyde was particularly FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS interested in this item and that he was not present today. Also, Councilwoman McCandliss has not had an opportunity to review this matter. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Item 3 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that this item be held over until Mayor Hyde can be present. CITY blANAGER'S REPORT Remodeling of City Manager Cole noted that staff had been directed to Civic Center reconsider, in view of the energy situation, whether air conditioning should be included in remodeling the Civic Center building. He said the mechanical engineer and the architect have been working on this matter and the design is approximately half finished and will probably be complete~ in the next three weeks. If work stopped at this time, there will be considerable delay and construction costs will increase due to inflation. Mr. Cole said staff has prepared a brief presentation concerning comparative costs and suggested that if possible, a decision be made today. Development Services Administrator Robens said staff is seeking direction from the Council on two questions: (1) whether to stop the engineering design at this time pending further decision of the Council; or (2) which of several alternatives the Council may wish to decide on now. Mr. Robens presented charts to show the various alternatives and the costs involved: Alternate A: Continue with no change, with project to be completed in May of 1980 at an estimated cost of $426,000 (as approved by Council in February). Alternate B: Continue with design, but decide in three weeks to delete air conditioning - this will cause delay to mechanical engineer of about 5 months and increases the cost by $46,000. This will provide heating and ventilation with the provision for air conditioning at a later date. Alternate C: Stop design now, and then decide in three weeks to continue with air conditioning - this will cause a delay of about three months at an added cost of $17,000 for a total of $445,000. Hold Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 4 - July 26, 1979 Alternato D: To stop with design now, and thon decide in three weoks to delete air conditioning will rosult in a savings of approximately $15,000. This will provide heating, with no ventilation or air conditioning. Mr. Robens said the staff recommendation is the same as it was in February in favor of Alternate A. He also said the mechanical engineer said the impact of having the thermostat set at 78 degrees will not have an impact on the system. Concern in making Councilman Gillow expressed his concern in making any change changes at this time at this time as the energy situation may change and the building is being planned for many years in the future. Councilman Scott noted that in setting thermostats at 78 degrees, it will save energy and on the days where the temperature is very high, it will be important to have the air conditioning. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman with Plan A Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the Council continue with Plan A and not hold up the contractor. MAYOR'S REPORT (None) COUNCIL COMMENTS (None) ADJOURN~NT Mayor pro Tempore Gillow adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. to the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 1979 at 7:00 DEPUTY CITY CLERK