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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/10/21 NINUI~S OF A KECUL~ ~EETING OF T~E CIT~ C0~CIL OF C~VhA VISTA, CALIFOKNIA Tuesday, October 21, 1980 - ?:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 2?6 Fourth Avenue ~OLL CALL Councilr~n present: Mayor pro Tempore Cox, Councilmen Gillow, McCandliss Councilmen absent: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Scott Staff present: Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tempore Cox, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APP..OVAL OF MINDTE$ for the meeting of October 14, 1980. MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) that the minutes be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPEC~AT. OP, I)ERS OF TME DAY (None) 3. ORAL C~JNICATIONS a. Nancy Newhouse, 1144 Tobias Drive, Chula Vista, extended an invitation to the Council and staff to attend the open house of the Mental Health Systems, Inc., E1 Dorado Building at Fourth and "F" Street, on October 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. She explained that this is a new Kinesis South Adult Day Treatment Program funded by the County offering help to people who may have mental or psychological problem, s. b. James Matherly, 402 Oaklawn Avenue, Chula Vista, read a statauent he made before the Metropolitan Transit Development Board on October 15 opposing the Tijuana rapid transit and speaking against government overspending. c. Jerry Valk, 291 Camino Vista Real, Chula Vista, said at this time the school districts owe a report to the City of what their standing is on their accounts at the end of their fiscal year (October) with the report to include which attendance areas will continue to be overcrowded. He suggested that the City request the report from the school districts. In response to a qnery from Mayor pro Tempore Cox, Mr. Valk said the report from the school districts is required by Government Code Section~ 65970 through 66185. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) that this matter be referred to staff. d. Don Ritchie, 92 "F" Street, said he was speaking on behalf of the Town Centre Business and Professional Association and expressed their concern over the widening of Third Avenue from "G" to "I" Streets, with the section from "G" to "F" becoming one lane north and south. He said they do not believe "G" Street can handle traffic that may be channeled there as the result of thi~ change. Ne also referred to a letter submitted previously asking that the crosswalks between "E" and "F" without signals have a "mtop for pedestrian" sign installed and that the lanes in Third Avenue be painted from "E" to "F" to indicate one lane of traffic. Mr. Ritchie said they recommend that from "It" to "G" the traffic be limited to one lane only, that sidewalks be widened and the area landscaped or beautified to invite people to walk into the Town Centre area, keeping it a "village" concept. In answer to a query from Councilwoman McCandliss, City Engineer Lippitt said the area between "G" and "I" has substandard lanes and as the result of pnblic hearings, they will be widended to standard width. Ha stated the area between "F" and "C" is under study~ however this area handles about 15,000 vehicles a day and normally when traffic is over 5,000, it requires four lanes. City Council Meeting -2- October 21, 1980 MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) that the questions and concerns of Mr. Ritchie be referred to the staff and ask them to report back to the Council at the same time as they report on Agenda Item 4b. e. Billie Bull, owner of barber shop at 3rd and "F", also spoke against widening of Third Avenue or "F" Street. She said it was a concern of all business people in this area to preserve the "village" effect. 4. WRi'I-~N COg~UNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MARCH OF DIMES WALKATHON STARTING AT GENERAL ROCA PARK ON APRIL 26, 1981 Frank Nihil, Executive Director of the March of Dimes, requested permission to hold their annual Walkathon on April 26, 1981, starting at General Roca Park, with about 500 people walking approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles) to Imperial Beach Municipal Pier and returning to the Park. MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) that this item be referred to staff. b. CONCERNS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WIDENING OF THIRD AVENUE ("E" to "H" STREETS) AND RE-EVALUATION OF TIlE TOWN SQUARE CONCEPT K. Niek Sli~k expressed two concerns regarding the downtown improvement area: (1) Vehicles traveling north on Third Avenue from "H" Street will be channeled from two lanes to one lane at "G" Street. He recommended that the two lane pattern start at "H" Street. (2) The concept of the "Town Square" has been deleted from the redevelopment proposal as being too expensive. Mr. Slijk urged that this be re-evaluated and funds raised to create this attraction to Third Avenue. MSUC (Gillow/Cox) that this be referred to staff. CONSE]~ CALEI~A~ (Items 5 through 7b) MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO.10299 APPROVING WAIVER OF CERTAIN UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING WITHIN THE PROPOSED HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, CVT 80-15 Following a public hearing on October 7, 1980 the Council approved a waiver of utility undergrounding requirements within the proposed Hidden Vista Village subdivision with a change in Item "d" of the staff recommendation to read: "Ail 12kv lines within the project site shall be converted to underground, except that segment from "F" to "G." 6. RESOLUTION NO.10300 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING AGREEMENT GUARANTEEING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS, MORGAN-GARDNER SUBDIVISION Morgan-Gardner has completed the public improvements for the subdivision, except for driveway approaches and service roads for Lot 58. An agreement has been prepared deferring certain improvements not constructed and guaranteeing their construction pending approval of a proposed condominium subdivision map. 7a. RESOLUTION NO.10301 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR BICYCLE LANE PURPOSES 7b. RESOLUTION NO.10302 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES As a condition of approval of Tentatiave Parcel Map 80-17, Charles R. Lcwsadcr, a partner of Roll Investments, executed the necessary documents granting a 7-foot wide easement along Otay Lakes Road for street tree purposes, and a 0 to 8-foot wide easement at the southeastern portion of their property along East "H" Street for a bicycle lane. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND OIlDINANC~S, FIRST u~AnlNG 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10303 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TWO PICK-UP TRUCKS City Council Meeting -3- October 21, 1980 Bids were received on September 30, 1980 for two pick-up trucks as follows: (1) One compact pick-up truck for Public Works - Street Department; and (2) One ~ ton pick-up truck for Parks and Recreation - Golf Course. It was recommended that the bids be accepted and contract awarded to South Bay Chevrolet, low bidder. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the number of vendors who were mailed proposals. She expressed her concern that there should be more potential vendors in the County. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote of those present. Councilwoman McCandliss suggested that as a policy, every three to five years open bids should be requested so the City can take advantage of changes in business trends to get the "best deal." Conncil discussion ensued and it was noted that the bids are advertised in the Star-News, in addition to mailing proposals, and when the occasion warrants it, bids are also advertised in the San Diego Union. 9. RESOLUTION NO.10304 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL INTERIM PAY FOR THE SENIOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR On August 7, 1980 Don Allen (one of the two Senior Recreation Supervisors) resigned, leaving the entire supervision of the recreation program for the City under the supervision of Mr. Gerry Foncerrada. Due to the resignation of the Director of Parks & Recreation, it was recommended that Mr. Foncerrada receive an additional $20(I per month until a new Director is appointed and either the Recreation Superintendent's position is reestablished or a second Senior Recreation Supervisor is hired to fill the current vacancy. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote of those present. 10. ORDINANCE NO.1925 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON BAY BOULEVARD BETWEEN "L" STREET AND PALOMA~, STREET - FIRST READING ~he 40 mph speed limit has been in effect on Bay Boulevard for eight months. There have been no reported problems and the speed limit is functioning as intended. It was recommended that the ordinance be adopted. IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed on ~irst reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of those present. 11. ~gPORT(S) OF THE CIT~HANAGER a. REPORT ON ANNEXATION REQUEST On September 23, 1980 the Council received an inquiry from a property owner's representative seeking Council interest in annexing a 3.4 acre parcel of land contiguous to the City in the Woodlawn Park area. The item was referred to staff for a report. Assistant City ~anager Asmus said staff recommends (1) that the property owner and/or his representative be advised prezoning of the subject property could be initiated at this time in anticipation of annexation later; but do not reeommend~ nor can annexation proceedings be initiated with the Local Agency Formation Commission until the prezoning is acted upon; and (2) the actual annexation proceedings should await a more definitive tax distribution agreement bewtween the City and the County. Mr. Asmus said it is hoped that by the time the pregoning is completed, the distribution of tax will be resolved. MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to accept the staff report. Mr. Asmus reported that there is a five member board of elected representatives from each of the supervisorial districts and they will be meeting with the Board of Supervisors in early November to discuss this issue. City Council Meeting -4- October 21, 1980 b. REPORT ON CITY CLERK'S P~NAGE[~NT AUDIT During budget sessions, the Council questioned the m~nute format involved in the preparation of minutes and it was moved that the City Clerk conduct what the Council termed a "management audit" of the minute-taking function. A report was submitted to the Council by the City Clerk and her recommendations for changing the format have been referred to the various Boards and Commissions for their input and consideration. Staff, including the City Clerk, believes that the Council desired a broader based management audit of the Clerk's office and originally intended the City Clerk to conduct a study with limited help from the Policy Analysis and Progrsm Evaluation Unit (PAPE). The City Clerk believes the primary responsibility for the management audit should be placed with the PAPE unit, and Assistant City ~nager Asmus said staff concurs; therefore, it was recommended that the City Manager be authorized to incorporate such an audit into the PAPE unit's work program, with full participation by the City Clerk. MSUC (Gillow/Cox) that the report be accepted. c. Assistant City Manager Asmus referred to the action taken by the Council on the County's proposed bond issue to finance low-interest mortgages, with tentative approval given contingent on some assurance that there will be a geographic distribution of funds. He said there is a probl~n with timing, where interested financial institutions having a proposed project have to have them into the County by Thursday, October 23, and it does not appear the provision for a geographical distribution will be in the agreement. In response to a query from Councilwoman McCandliss, Dave Gustafson, Housing Coordinator, explained that at the Thursday meeting, financial lenders will make commitments for a certain number of mortgages, paying the necessary fees. The County feels if Chula Vista is participating on a "tentative" basis, the lenders will be less inclined to make a commitment. He said he would like to promote Chula Vista's intrest among local lenders and developers. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) that this item be docketed for the Council meeting next Tuesday (October 28) for Council action, and the Housing Coordinator be authorized to contact local lenders and indicate that the City of Chula Vista is seriously considering approval of this item. EEPORTS OF CITY OFFICEBSAND DEPA~T~ENTI~EADS 12. REPORT ON RBCYCLABLE MATERIAL CONTAINER IN GENERAL ROCA PARK In order to test the concept of recovering aluminum cans, the Council approved a recyclable material container to be placed adjacent to the drink dispenser in General Roca Park. The Chula Vista Boys' Club was requested to install the container and to collect the recyclable material as part of their recovery program. Before this could be done, the drink machine was vandalized so often it had to be removed. Since there are no other coin operated drink dispensers in City parks, it was recommended that no further action be taken regarding recyclable material recovery at this time. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) that the report be accepted. 13. REPORT ON GOLF COURSE JOGGING TRAIL MATERIAL In July, 1980 the Council accepted the Ad Hoc Committee's report on the golf course jogging and equestrian trail and requested that an alternative paving material be investigated for the decomposed granite specified in the report. In a written statement, Director of Parks and Recreation tIall reported that after surveying joggers, sports stores, Southwestern College and the YMCA, a list of materials was compiled and evaluated. Considering the terrain, joggers' preference, construction and maintenance costs, a graded surface with stone chips appears to be the best surface; therefore, it was recemn~nded the Council authorize construction of a jogging trail and approve substitution of hard packed dirt stabilized by stone chips for the decomposed granite surface specified in the plans. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) that this item be carried over until the October 28 Council meeting. City Council Meeting -5- October 21, 1980 ~A¥OR'S REPORT }~yor pro Tempore Cox reminded everyone of the Annual Civic Beautification Awards banquet to be held on October 23 at 7:30 p.m., San Diego County Club, sponsored by the City and the Chamber of Commerce. He said anyone interested in attending should contact the Mayor/Council Secretary to make a reservation. CO[~CIL CO~9~1~T$ (None) ADJOUrnmEnT at 7:56 p.m. to the regular meeting of October 28, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ CITY CLERK /D~ffuty City Clerk