HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/03/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, C~IFORNIA
Held Tuesday, March 16, 1982 - 7 P.M. Council Chamber, Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandllss, Scott,
Gillow, Campbell
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg,
Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development
Services Administrator Roberts
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SILENT PRAYER
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Life Scout Robbie Meader,
Troop ~889, Parkview Elementa~ School, followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of February 25, 1982
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to change the wording on the motion made under #3 re
the SDG&E rates to read: "...and notes that there is an on-going study
on management but that (the Council) feels that a study should be direct-
ed on alternatives to the public utility concept."
MSUC (~Candliss/Scott) to approve the minutes as amended.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Report on legislative matters - Don Roberts of Senator Hayakawa's staff
(Did not show.)
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Tom Griffis, 311 First Avenue, Chula Vista, asked that the current
ordinance limiting on-street parking to 72 hours be changed to l0 days.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to refer to staff for report back to the City Council.
b. Mr. Bill Swindell, 854 Buen Tiempo, Chula Vista, speaking on behalf of
Mi ss Softball America, stated that Chula Vista has received the bid to
host the National Tournament on August 17-21, 1982. They requested the
use of General Roca Park Ballfield, but were informed that the field will
not be ready for use prior to the first of September due to re-seeding.
In answer to Council's query, Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister ex-
plained the time element and procedure involved in reconstructing and
re-seeding the field.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to refer this back to staff for report back next
week, and in the process, staff is to assist Mr. Swindell in contacting
Southwestern Community College which has a lighted field and also Castle
Park High School, and see if there are any other facilities available
where it could be a fall-back to this solution. If it can be worked out
at all, then Miss Softball America can use the facility (General Roca),
provided that the fields are in the proper condition - should that not
come to pass then in August, they could perhaps have a back-up position
of using some of the other fields.
c. Mr. Jack Friedman, 1250 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista and dim Whittaker, 1159
Twin Oaks, Chula Vista, asked that the City's contribution to the Del Rey
Nutrition Program not be discontinued. Mayor Cox explained that the
subject will be discussed during the budget process.
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4. WRI1-FEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Claim against the City - Beatrice Nooper, 156 "K" Street, Chula Vista
A claim was filed against the City by Beatrice Hooper in the amount of
$1,000,000 for the wrongful death of her son, Thomas Hooper. Due to
remote liability on the part of the City and to commence the statute of
limitations, it is recommended that the claim be denied.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) that the claim be denied.
At the concurrence of Council, items 23 and 19 were taken at this time.
23. Report on status of the SANDER Project and approval of the Statement of
Interest (City Engineer)
Following Supervisor Hamilton's presentation regarding SANDER at the
January 14th Council Conference, the City Engineer submitted a report at
the January 28th Council Conference concerning the issues that need to be
looked into in reaching a decision on whether to support a SANDER waste
burning energy producing project in Chula Vista. As a follow-up to
questions raised in that status report, a workshop was scheduled for
February 17th with City staff, Council and members of the Planning
Commission. The next step for Council is to indicate its position re-
garding the siting of SANDER in Chula Vista. The recommendation is that
Council (1) authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of interest; (2) appoint
a Council member to attend SANDER Joint Powers Authority meetings.
MSUC (Campbell/Scott) to accept the report and authorize the Mayor to
sign the letter of interest, and to appoint a member of Council to attend
SANDER Joint Powers Authority meetings.
19. Report: Amendments to the Zoning Text Providing for Mobilehome
Relocation Assi stance (Communi ty Deve! opment Di rector/City Attorney)
On January 12, 1982, the City Council directed staff to draft changes to
the Municipal Code which would require relocation assistance to be pro-
vided to displacees of an MHP-zoned mobilehome park by a park owner
applying for a rezoning of the park to another use. The City Council
further directed that the residents of mebilehome parks in the City not
currently zoned MNP also be protected by these Municipal Code changes.
The necessary amendments to the Municipal Code have been drafted and will
be submitted to the Planning Commission and to the City Council for
public hearings.
Testifying for support of this amendment were John Kolsters, SO1 Anita
Street, Chula Vista; Virginia Buckles, 100 Woodlawn and Evelyn Jackson, a
resident of Baywood Lodge Mobilehome Park.
MSUC {Scott/Campbell) to accept the report and direct staff to submit the
proposed amendments to the Planning Commission and to the City Council
for public hearings.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
5. RESOLUTION NO. 10795 SETTING DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC NEARING TO
CONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR A DEFERRAL OF
UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AT 35~ THIRD AVENUE
(CITY ENGINEER)
As part of the development of his property at 359 Third Avenue, Tom Money
will be required to underground the overhead services to his new
building. On February 19, Mr. Money applied for a deferral of this re-
quirement. The public hearing will be scheduled for April 6, 1982.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOM~kN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 10796 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT
80-6, DEL NEVA CONDOMINIUMS (CITY ENGINEER)
The Final Map for Chula Vista Tract 80-6, Del Neva Condominiums, has been
checked and found to be in conformance with the Tentative Map. Gentry
Villas Ltd., the developer, proposes to remove the existing buildings,
which consist of one single family structure and ten apartment units and
construct a 26 unit condominium project (west of Third, north of E
Street).
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL,the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10797 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND BUILDINGS
BOUNDED BY "F" AND MAI)RONA STREETS AND GARRETT
AND THIRD AVENUES (CITY ENGINEER)
On Februamy 24, 1982 the City Engineer received the sealed bids. The
scope of the work consists of removal of the buildings, foundations,
various street improvements, grading of the site to drain and other mis-
cellaneous work. The recommendation is to authorize expenditure of
$32,800 from Block Grant Project - Demolition and Clearance - Account No.
634-6340-BG107, and to accept bids and award contract to Alexander Land
Clearing, Inc., of Carson, California in the amount of $29,800 (low
bidder).
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10798 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, TOWN CENTRE
TOWNSITE NO. 1 (CITY ENGINEER)
Centre City Associates, Ltd. has completed the public improvements for
the Town Centre Townsite Tract No. 1. The improvement agreement was
approved by the City Council on September 4, 1979 by Resolution No. 9755.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10799 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR COORDINATED
TR~kNSPORTATION SERVICES (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADMI'NISTRATOR)
At its meeting on January 19, 1982, Council approved two agreements for
coordinated transportation services involving HandYtrans, Starlight
Center and the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
Regional Center has approved funding for this project and service will
begin March 22. Transit Coordinator Gustafson explained that under this
coordinated arrangement, HandYtrans will provide transportation service
to certain Regional Center clients attending Starlight Center and the
City will be reimbursed for the cost of this service by Regional Center.
The recommendation is that Council appropriate $9,905.25 from the
unappropriated balance of Fund 236 (Elderly and Handicapped
Transportation) to account 236-2360-5298 (Other Contractual Services).
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10800 ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE DEMOLITION AND SITE
CLEARANCE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON
16 PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN TOWN CENTRE
REDEVELOPMENT PROOECT AREA (DIRECTOR OF BUILDING
AND HOUSING)
John Hansen Construction Company, Inc. demolished 21 buildings, removed
concrete foundations and floor slabs on 16 parcels of land bounded by
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Madrona Street, Landis Avenue, Garrett Avenue, "F" Street and Third
Avenue in the Town Centre Redevelopment Area. The contract expired on
January 7, 1982, however, due to rains and wet site conditions, earth
work on the site could not be accomplished which delayed the final
approval. A final inspection was made by the Building and Housing
Department and the work approved on March l, 1982.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
ll. RESOLUTION NO. lO801 APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS (CITY CLERK)
Certain records located in the City Clerk's office have been inventoried
and approved for destruction by the City Clerk and City Attorney.
Section 34090 of the Government Code authorizes destruction of such
records by adoption of a resolution by the City Council. Included in the
resolution is a provision for donation of records to the appropriate
historical societies. The City Attorney has researched this matter and
advised that destruction of these records is in conformity with the
Government Code.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR
CONVERSION OF STREET LIGHTS FROM MERCURY VAPOR IU
HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOR (CITY ENGINEER)
The conversion from mercury vapor to high pressure sodium vapor street
lights will both lower energy costs and improve lighting levels. The 310
175-watt mercury vapor street lights are on residential streets and the
20 400-watt mercury vapor street lights are at signalized intersections.
The recommendation is that Council accept the bids and award this con-
tract to Arrow Electric, the low bidder, for the street light converson
contract and authorize the expenditure of $2,829.23 from account
600-6000-RS30 and $4,390.77 from account 600-6000-RS31.
Councilman Scott, noting the low bid figure, questioned the possibility
of expanding the project.
Development Services Administrator Roberts commented that there is usually
a limitation imposed by the contractor as to the amount he would expand
the project, such as 25%. Mr. Roberts added that he would contact the
contractor and see if the amount stated could be expanded to the limit-
ation.
MSUC (Scott/MeCandliss) to direct staff to contact the contractor regard-
lng the expansion of the bid and report back to Council next week.
Councilman Campbell asked staff to check the figures noted in the agenda
backup (All3) to see whether the bid figure should be $7,220.00.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10802 ACCEPTING BIOS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS, THIRD AVENUL
FROM "F" STREET TO "G" STREET (CITY
ENGINEER/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENI)
On February 17, 1982, the City Engineer received the sealed bids. The
scope of the project includes construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
decorative concrete, split pavers or stamped concrete, sidewalk ramps,
driveways, asphalt concrete pavement, cement treated base, planter boxes,
drainage facilities, traffic signal modifications, installation of grate,
frame and tree guards, irrigation system, electrical work and street tree
planting. The recommendation is that the Council (1) award the contract
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for alternate B utilizing stamped concrete; (2) authorize the expenditure
of $550,000; (3) accept bids and award contract to L. R. Hubbard
Construction Co., Inc., San Diego, in the amount of $487,324.50.
MSUC (HcCandliss/Cox) to accept Alternate B.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10803 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CITY ENGINEER)
The Bicycle Transportation Plan is an outgrowth of the Bicycle Route
Facilities Study conducted under a Local Transportation Fund (LTF) grant
of lgSO. The consultant proposes to make a formal presentation of the
plan at the first available Council Conference. The recommendation is
that Council (1) fix a date for Council Conference on the Plan, and (2)
that additional compensation in the amount of $2,040.00 be authorized for
payment to the Consultant.
Councilman Scott expressed his displeasure in having items brought to the
City Council "after the fact" whereby the Council is asked to
"rubber-stamp" something.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss query, Development Services
Administrator Robens noted the experience of the consultant and the staff
help involved in the compilation of the study.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14a. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 10804 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF THE MONTGOMERY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT THE
ISSUE OF THE ESTA.SBLISHMENT OF A COI~4UNITY
PLANNING COMMITTEE IN SAID TERRITORY (CITY
MA)LAGER)
The resolution would place a measure on the dune 8, 1982 Primary Election
calling for the establishment of a Montgomery Community Planning Com-
mittee upon annexation to the City.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to change the wording of the Proposition as recom-
mended by the City Attorney, to read: "Shall there be established a
Community Planning Committee to be known as the Mentgome~ Community
Planning Committee in the Montgomery Reorganization Territory upon
annexation to the City of Chula Vista?"
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX , as amended, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDIkLANCES
15. ORDINANCE NO. 1976 ADJUSTING THE ZONE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN C-N AND
R-3-P-lZ DISTRICTS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
NACION AND TELEGPJ~PH CANYON ROAD - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
The tentative map of Hilltop Terrace proposed a lot line adjustment be-
tween the R-3-P-12 and C-N zoned properties. The property line is to be
shifted to the north side of the covered channel, which would result in a
new lot being split zoned (R-3-P-l~) and C-N) once the final map is
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recorded. On March 9, the City Council placed the ordinance on first
reading which adjusted the zone boundary to coincide with the new lot
line.
MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to place the ordinance on second reading and
adoption; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed
and approved unanimously.
16 ORDINANCE NO. 1977 AMENDING SECTION 2.56.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
INCREASING THE MANDATORY BID LIMIT FROM $5,UIJU tO
$16,00D - SECOND READING (DIRECTOR OF MAJ~AGEMENT
SERVICES/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE)
At the February 24, 1982 joint meeting of the City Council and School
District Boards, Council considered a staff report on shared services and
approved the proposed procedures for cooperative purchasing activities
among the four agencies. The ordinance which amends the City Code to
increase its mandatory bid limit from $5,000 to $16,000 to encourage the
City's participation in joint purchases was placed on first reading at
the meeting of March 9, 1982.
MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to place the ordinance on second reading and
adoption; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed
and aproved unanimously.
17a. Legislative Report on AB 2344 (PERS Retirees)(Continued from meeting of
Marc~ g, l~)
Councilman Gillow reported that the Legislative Committee is recommending
opposition to AB 2344 dealing with PERS retirees cost-of-living adjust-
ments.
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to accept the recommendation of the Legislative Commit-
tee and oppose the bill.
b. Legislative Report on AB 2742 (Cable TV) (Continued from meeting of March
Councilman Gillow reported that the Legislative Committee is recommending
opposition to AB 2742 (Cable TV bill).
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to oppose AB 2742.
18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Cole discussed the recent action of the legislature and
Governor Brown in using PERS pension fund money to aid the state budget.
Mr. Cole remarked that the City Attorney will be discussing this action
with the Attorneys Association of San Diego on Thursday to solicit
support for legal action against the State.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to refer this to staff for report to see what steps (the
Council) should take - possibly legal steps.
b. City Manager Cole remarked that the Council tour of outstanding or unique
developments in the County can be scheduled either April l0 or 17.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to schedule the tour on April 17, 1982.
c. Port Commissioner Creaser has requested that a member of the Council
appear before the Senate Committee on National Resources and Wildlife on
March 23, 1982 to oppose ABll52 (Kapiloff).
MSUC (Scott/Cox) that a member of the Council go to Sacramento to testify
against the Kapiloff bill.
It was concurred that the Mayor would make this trip.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
19. Report: Amendments to the Zoning Text Providing for Mobilehome
Relocation Assistance (Community Development Director/City Attorney)
See page 2.
20. Third Annual Report on Volunteer Program (Director of Personnel)
The City of Chula Vista's Volunteer Program completed its third year in
December, 1981. The program was adopted by Council in November 1978 and
implemented Janua~ l, 1979. The Director of Personnel, with assistance
from a volunteer, serves as the Volunteer Program Coordinator and Manager
and has submitted a three-year update on the program.
Council extended their appreciation to Leonard Moore and Director of
Personnel Thorsen for their efforts in the success of this program.
MSUC (Scott/Campbell) to accept the report.
21. Annual Report - Employee Assistance Program (Director of Personnel)
A comprehensive report has been received from Personal Assistance
Services covering the first year of the Chula Vista Employee Assistance
Program (December lgDO - December 1981). The summary has been prepared
for Council review and indicates that the program has lived up to
contract requirements and has been a beneficial addition to employee
services for the City.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report.
22. Report on revised process by which users are char~ed fees for use of
recreation facilities (Director of Parks and Recreation)
On September l, 1981, Council approved Resolution 10614 which revised the
policy by which users are charged fees for their use of Recreation
Facilities and establishes a special fee catego~ for such use. The
Parks and Recreation Department was directed to evaluate the new policy
after six months and report its findings to Council.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report.
23. Report on status of the SANDER Project and approval of the Statement of
Interest (city Engineer)
See page 2.
24. ~LAYOR' S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox announced that the SANDAG Forum would be held this Friday,
March 19. Councilman Scott indicted he would attend the afternoon
session.
b. Mayor Cox stated that MTDB will be holding a public session on March 18
in the Council Chamber regarding the construction of another trolley
station on "E" and "L" Streets.
c. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to schedule a pre-budget session on Tuesday, March 30,
1982, at 7:00 P.M.
d. Mayor Cox discussed his concern regarding preserving the historical homes
in the City and possibly relocating the houses in the bayfront area.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to evaluate whether or not the area west
of Day Boulevard on "J" Street abutting the SDG&E property would be an
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appropriate location for siting of h.istorical sites. (Th.is report to
CONe back to the Council no later than Po ~eeks.)
25. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Gillow announced that the State of California is .in ~he
pmcess of preclaiming the ~onth of April as "California's First
Neighborhood Watch Month," and has mquested cities to adopt sim.ilar m-
sol utions.
HSUC (Gillow/Scott) to ask staff to look into what the City's involvement
should be in the Neighborhood Watch and prepare any resolut'ion or pre-
clamet.ion as necessary.
b. Councilman Scott noted that on item #23, selection was not m~de of a
¢ouncilmember to serve on the SANDER Board.
HSUC (Cox/Campbell) to designate Councilman Scott ~,s the Council's
liaison with the SANDER Board of D.irectors.
Robert R. Miller, 'in cb;,rge of Energ. y Management at Rohr Industr.ies, dis-
cussed the finn's comprehens.ive, nationally-recognized energy prograr,~.
He stated that if the SANDER pl;,nt was located close to Rohr and it could
be built safely and without any env.irenmental effects, they would be
interested in purchasing some of the energy power.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 P.M.to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 1982
at 7:00 P.M.
/C~/dennie M. Fulasz, CMC, City Clerl~