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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/02/11 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday, February 11, 1982 - 4 P.M. Council Conference Room, City Hall ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Campbell Councilmen absent: Councilwoman McCandliss Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens 1. REPORT OF PORT COMMISSIONER PHIL CREASER Mr. Creaser, referring to his written report to the Council, discussed the following items: A. Derelict vessels in San Diego Bay. The Port does not have Jurisdiction over a large part of the Bay - the Federal government declared San Diego Bay an "open anchorage;" however, the Port is doing everything within its power to keep things under control. Mr. Creaser made reference to the Port Di- rector's (Don Nay) report concerning the procedures used for removal of these derelict vessels. B. Assignment of Wilson Lease to IPG Marina. Commissioner Creaser related the background of this lease assignment granted to Mr. Wilson on November 3, 1981 for a recreational vehicle park at the "J" Street marina site (southwest corner of Tidelands Avenue and Sandpiper Way); however, Mr. Wilson has now negotiated a sale of his two leasehold interests to a firm called Income Pro- perty Group (IPG). Mr. Creaser indicated that there could be some problems with the assignment since the term of the lease is significantly better than any other marina lease in the area based on this particular development being a "pioneer" in a new area. Mr. Wilson is now selling this lease at a very substantial profit and the Port feels they should be entitled to some of this profit. This item will be heard by the Port Board on March 9. Councilman Scott made reference to a letter received by the Council last week by the new owners (IPG) stating that they did not have financing for the development and were seeking the City's assistance. Mr. Creaser commented that as a policy the Port would not support the is- suance of industrial development bonds by the City of Chula Vista for this development - or any development along this bay area. In answer to Councilman Campbell's query, Mr. Creaser stated it would be possible for the Board, in reviewing the assignment, to remove some of the "sweetheart" clauses presently contained in the Wilson lease. Mr. Creaser then briefly reported on the developments on the tidelands: (1) Navy housing project at the foot of "G" Street; (2) Bay City Marine proposal; (3) the Motor Home park proposal; (4) status of the pier and marina con- struction; (5) the landscaping in the park areas along the bay front; and (6) the present status of the ITT facility in National City. Other points of discussion included the airport landing fees at Lindberg Airport Mr. Creaser explained that general aviation plays an important role and Chula Vista is an important part of this airport. Mr. Creaser said that he personally opposes airport fees for general aviation noting the comparison of their needs for airport facilities as compared with the Commercial airlines. Council Conference -2- February 11, 1982 MSUC (Campbell/Cox) to request Mr. Creaser to continue his opposition to any new landing fee costs for general aircraft at Lindberg Field. 2. REPORT ON ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Director of Planning Peterson noted that the material backup for this item was not sent to Council. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to continue this item to the next Council Conference - on February 25, 1982. 3. PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Mr. John Vanderlind, General Manager of the Chula Vista branch, SDG&E, introduced Mr. Carl Lower, Planning Manager, South Bay District, who showed a slide presentation of graphs and charts depicting the position of SDG&E in the increasing rate structure for this County. In summary, Mr. Lower discussed the proposed nuclear plants and reasons for their abandonment; the rate-making process which included the inception of filing by SDG&E, public hearings, and rate decision; the basic Public Utility Commission's rate mechanisms; OPEC oil costs, the operating and maintenance cost per electric customer; share earnings ($2.32 in 1977 and $2.37 in 1981); the game plan for the future; purchasing power, geothermal development; the construction of two more units at San Onofre; the interconnect system and the much-discussed audit of the company. Mr. Lower stated that the audit will cost between ~750,000 and $1 million and will be done by an independent private firm monitored by the PUC. The audit will begin in August and be completed in 1983 and the cost will be charged to the rate payer. Mayor Cox referred to the letters received from the cities of Poway and Escondido asking for support of specific actions against SDG&E. Councilman Scott remarked that everyone is frustrated with the utility rates and that there should be some creative way to process energy sources per- haps a comprehensive study on what to do to bring down the rates - some type of appropriation to have a permanent solution on the financing of the rates as the present system is both archaic and cumbersome that someone should look into the entire system - see what is fair and what is not - that perhaps the whole concept of a natural monopoly is no longer viable and there should be some competitive force. Councilman Scott suggested a need for an "in- tellectual approach to an emotional problem." MSUC (Cox/Scott) to support the management audit proposed for SDG&E. 4. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER. City Manager Cole discussed the current plans for remodeling the north wing of the City Hall which he indicated was a com- prehensive project since it involved several offices: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Mayor/Council. He asked that the Council appoint a committee to work with staff in this planning. The appointments of Mayor Cox and Councilman Campbell were made. 5. MAYOR'S REPORT. Mayor Cox reported that the Chamber of Commerce "Trip to Sacramento" is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 1982. ADJOURNMENT at 5:25 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 1982 at 7 p.m.