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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/04/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, April 14~ 1981 Council Chambers, Public Services Buildin§ ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of April 7, 1981 MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve the minutes as mailed. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jim Tesch, 102 East E1Capitan Drive, Chula Vista, distributed a petition, dated April 4, 1981, requesting that the Council deny Don O'Brien access from East E1 Capitan Drive to Telegraph Canyon Road. He stated that the residents felt that granting the 6.5 feet requested by Mr. O'Brien would lead to additional acquisitions and ultimately lead to overdevelopment of the property. He indicated that the petitioners strongly oppose any rearrangement of the cul-de-sac. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) that any formal action requested on this property be brought before the City Council. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) that a verbatim transcript be prepared and that the remarks of Mr. Tesch and the material he presented be made a part of the record which will be available to the Planning Commission if they consider this matter. Councilman Cox noted the recent action of the Sweetwater Union High School District regarding Telegraph Canyon Road improvements. By general consent, Council agreed that the School District should be advised of this petition and requested Mr. Tesch to forward a copy of the material to Dr. Padelford. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Claim against the City - Fernando Diego Porcuincula, 370 "K" Street, Chula Vista A claim in the amount of $500,000 was filed alleging false arrest and assault and battery by Chula Vista Peace Officers stemming from an incident on October 20, 1980. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to deny the claim. b. Letter of appreciation from Kay Hash, 2632 Homedale Street, San Diego for improvement of Golf Course and complimenting service provided by employee A letter was received from Ms. Kay Hash, dated April 8, 1981, commending the City for the improved appearance of the municipal Golf Course and expressing her appreciation for the attentive service of a City employee called "Jo". Mayor Hyde's April 9th response extended on behalf of the City appreciation for her letter and the continued support of the Golf Course by the Club membership. MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to note the letter and ask the City Manager to inform "Jo" of receipt of this favorable letter. CLOSED DOOR SESSION MSUC (Hyde/Scott) for a Closed Door Session to discuss possible litigation. Council recessed to Closed Door Session to discuss possible litigation at 7:16 p.m. The session ended at 7:37 p.m. City Council Meeting -2- April 14, 1981 5. Report on 1980/81 litter clean up enforcement program (Director of Parks and Recreation) The Litter Control, Recycling and Resource Recovery Act (SB 650) was signed in 1977 (Revised in 1980) and provides an annual fund to public, private and non- profitagencies to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and effective litter control program. In December 1980, the Council approved in concept a three-phase program and directed that staff report back to Council re- garding its implementation. The current entitlement of $7,855 has been approved by the State Solid Waste Management Board for use in the (1) litter collection by part-time staff, (2) litter collection by volunteers, and (3) community awareness program(s) during the Great California Resource Rally. The City's net entitlement is $7,462 ($7,855 less 5% for the County's participation) in the application and reporting requirements are expected the week of April 20th. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10433 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 1980-81 LITTER CLEAN UP AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR HYDE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. b. RESOLUTION NO. 10434 RECOGNIZING THE GREAT CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY APRIL 20-26, 1981 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10435 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ONE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER (PURCHASING AGENT) Bids were received for one traffic controller to be installed at the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and "L" Street to modify the existing signal to provide for left turn phasing and access from the future park-and-ride lot to the north of the intersection. Proposal forms were mailed to three vendors and only one company, John C. Henberger Company, submitted a bid. It is ~commended that Council accept the bid of the John C. Henberger Company for one Type 170 traffic controller at a price of $9,536.70. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10436 - ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET, SIDEWALK~ RAMP AND CURB IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FEASTER, MUELLER, AND VISTA SQUARE AREAS IN THE CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA (CITY ENGINEER) On March 21, 1981, bids were received for removal and construction of curb, gutte~ sidewalk ramps, cross gutter, street reconstruction, paving and related work in the Feaster, Mueller and Vista Square areas of the City. The low bid submitted by Dyno Construction, Inc. is $110,095.06 (23.8% below the Engineer's estimate), and the bidder's eligibility to participate in a federally funded CDBG program has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Accordingly, it is staff's recommendation that Council approve the expenditure of $124,000 for the project, consisting of the following: Contract Amount $110,095.06 Contingencies (approximately 10%) 10,104.94 Purchase of Replacement trees 1,500.00 Change Order No. I 2,300.00 TOTAL $124,000.00 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. .Council commented on the desirability of preserving the historical significance of sidewalk blocks bearing the stamp of the contractor and date of installation as they frequently exist in the older sections of the City. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that the City Council have a policy whereby anytime there is a sidewalk that has the name of the contractor and the date, if it has a historical significance, that all attempts be made to preserve it. City Council Meeting -3- April 14, 1981 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1940 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (CITY ATTORNEY) The Ordinance was placed on first reading April 14, 1981 and amended to delete Section I. 3, 1.4 and 1.5 (fingerprinting, picture and record requirement). MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to place the Ordinance as amended on second reading; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10437 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HELTON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OVERHEAD TRELLIS STRUCTURE AND RESTAURANT REMODELING IN MEMORIAL PARK (CITY ENGINEER) Council continued this item from its meeting of April 7, 1981, directing that staff negotiate a revised contract with Mr. Helton calling for prepayment of the contract amount in order that he have sufficient cash to purchase his performance bond. The agreement provides that the City will cover Helton's bonding costs and that that amount will be deducted from the total cost of the contract. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 10. City Manager Cole invited the Council to attend the Litter Rally tentatively set at Loma Verde on April 25, 1981, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Invitations were extended to Assemblyman Wadie Deddeh, Supervisor Tom Hamilton and the media. He requested that Council contact the Director of Parks & Recreation regarding attendance. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 11. Report on the selection of proposal for development of elderly low-income housin9 (Director of CommUnit~ Development) Two formal responses to a Request for Proposal have been received for development of Section 202 Elderly/Handicapped low-income housing on a City-owned site on "F" Street. The top-ranked proposal is from National Council for Senior Citizens and Adult Protective Services, as co-sponsors. It is recommended that Council accept the proposal and direct staff to compose an exclusive negotiation agreement with these co-sponsors. The Human Relations Commission has unanimously endorsed staff's recommendation in'concept. Staff time and property acquisition costs will be paid for out of Community Development Block Grant funds. It is anticipated that the property will be leased to the co-sponsors, with ownership of land and improvements reverting to the City at the expiration of the lease. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. Lynne Skinner, President of San Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation, 3333 Falcon Street, San Diego, addressed the submission of their proposal. He stated that staff mailed the RFP, but his organization failed to receive it; subsequently, their proposal was submitted after the deadline. Mr. Skinner requested that the Council continue this item for one week so that staff would have additional time to consider his group's proposal. Director of Community Development Desrochers and Housing Coordinator Gustafson each commented that Mr. Skinner's proposal was received and reviewed after the deadline, and staff is still of the opinion that the most promising developers of the site are the co-sponsors recommended in their report. Mr. Gustafson specifically commented that damage would be done to the RFP process if Mr. Skinner's proposal was given the same consideration as those which were submitted according to the RFP guidelines. Mr. Desrochers commented that Mr. Skinner's proposal has many good points and that hopefully proposals for future sites would be accepted from San Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation. City Council Meeting -4- April 14, 1981 11. Report on Selection of proposal for development of elderly low-income housing -- Councilwoman McCandliss requested that Mrs. Watson of Adult Protective Services (APS) address the Council relative to shopping assistance for residents of the complex. Mrs. Watson stated that since shopping is a vital service, they anti- cipate at least van service for the residents. She added that small items could be purchased on-site at the commissary, but that they would depend on the van for grocery shopping and would work closely with other community service projects for van service. Council discussed the parking ratio, indicating that the proposal provides parking for less than half the number of units. Councilman Scott favored a parking ratio of 1:1 and Council agreed that the parking requirements be addressed so that final plans allow for adequate parking spaces. 12a. Report on Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) Fare Policy for the San Diego Trolley and other Transit Operators The MTDB adopted a fare structure policy that proposes a flat fare for all regularly scheduled transit services under its jurisdiction. It is anticipated that a premium fare supplement will be assessed for the San Diego Trolley and any other service that carries passengers equal to or more than seven miles. The general managers of the transit systems have endorsed the following fare structure policy and a subcommittee, including Chula Vista Transit staff have developed a fare structure based upon the policy adopted by the MTDB: Local $0.60/$0.40 Elderly & Handicapped (E&H) Urban $0.80/$0.40 E&H Metro $1.00/$0.40 E&H Commuter Minimum $1.50 Rural Minimum $0.60 Dial-A-Ride Minimum $0.50 Regional Pass $31.00 per month for unlimited ridership on all local, urban, and metro routes. Revenue allocated to each operator on basis of pass use. The Chamber of Co~erce has expressed concern that the flat fare structure (as opposed to a zone fare system) will have a negative impact on retail sales in Chula Vista since shoppers will be encouraged to take the San Diego Trolley into downtown San Diego. Development Services Administrator Robens commented that he does not believe that the Trolley nor the proposed fare structure will have a significant impact on travel and shopping patterns in Chula Vista. Mr. Tom Larwin, Executive Director of the MTDB, explained the basis for adopting the flat fare structure, indicating that the zone concept would involve several variables, which would have to be controlled and/or enforced by the bus drivers (i. e. different transfer punches, stopping passenger boarding traffic to request differing fares, risking confrontations~etc.). There was Council discussion concerning the negative impact of the Trolley fare on Chula Vista and the unfair assessment of the same $1.00 fare for someone riding from Chula Vista to downtown or from the border all the way into San Diego, since it would be $1.00 for all rides on the Trolley, regardless of distance travelled. MSC (Cox/Gillow) to accept the report; Councilman Scott voted "no". 12b. City Attorney Lindberg reported that the matter of the Chula Vista Woods Condemna- tion would be brought back for Council consideration at next week's meeting. MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to docket an item for next week to consider the Council's previous action with regard to following action of the Otay Municipal Water District on their eminent domain proceedings in the Chula Vista Woods Subdivision case. 13. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Hyde presented the application of Charles D. Smith for appointment to the Town Centre Project Area Design Review Board and requested Council ratification. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to ratify the appointment. City Council Meeting -5- April 14, 1981 13. MAYOR'S REPORT -- continued b. Mayor Hyde requested that staff comment on the Community Development Block Grant report at the next Council meeting, either in writing or orally. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) for staff to comment next week on the CDBG report. c. Mayor Hyde reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Mr. Wayne Smith, Planning Commissioner. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept Mr. Smith's resignation from the Planning Commission with regret and that a letter be sent in appreciation for his services. d. Mayor Hyde announced that Bank of America presented the City with a check for $16,192.00 to be used to partially defray the cost of refurbishing the Taco Express building into the Senior Services Center. He stated that the grant was made from Bank of America~s CHIRP Program which is funded by a foundation established by former bank president Giannini. The Mayor added that he sent a letter of appreciation to Mr. Peterson at Bank of America. e. Mayor Hyde reported that massive grading is now underway at the East "H" Street and 1-805 area. f. Mayor Hyde stated that a memorandum had been received with regard to parking of recreational vehicles. The memorandum advises that RV clubs are well organized and take objection to efforts to organize their parking and he inquired if staff has investigated the problem and talked to RV owners to solicit their cooperation in resolving this problem. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that staff investigate whether or not there are organized groups in the area that could be contacted to see whether or not it is possible to work with them on an ordinance that hopefully would be reasonably satisfactory. 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she reviewed AB 1152 (Kapiloff) relating to Coastal Maintenance Board formation and requested referral to the Legislative Com~ittee to report back to Council on its implications for Chula Vista. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer AB 1152 (Kapiloff) to the Legislative Committee to report back to Council. b. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to oppose AB 576 (Kapiloff) relating to conversion to condominiums or stock cooperatives on the basis that it unreasonably protects tenants at the expense of prospective purchasers and also because of its administrative expense. c. MSUC (Scott/Cox) that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the School District asking them to reconsider the matter of Telegraph Canyon Road Improvements at their next meeting, asking whether or not they are going to participate in this project so that the City may proceed with the preparation of its budget. Mayor Hyde directed City Manager Cole to draft a letter as soon as possible indicating that the Mayor would contact the Superintendent and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees requesting that this item be placed back on the table. d. MSUC (Gillow/Hyde) to schedule a time for a review session with the City Attorney. Mayor Hyde said he will meet with the Attorney to schedule a review session. ADJOURNMENT at 8:36 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 1981 at 7:00 p.m.