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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/06/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ~ETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. June 26, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, AssiStant City Attorney Harron, Deputy City Manager Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Fire Chief Longerbone, Transit Coordi- nator Bloom, Administrative Analyst Swartfager The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of June 19, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None.) 3. ORAL COMMIFNICATIONS James Matherly Mr. Matherly made a presentation opposing the "heavy track 402 Oaklawn Ave. train" and the multimodal transit facility proposed by the Chula Vista Metropolitan Transit Development Board. He particularly objected to the rehabilitation of the old Santa Fe Depot by using public funds. 4. WRITTEN COB~v[~NICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL The Band Committee of the Sweetwater Union High School ASSISTANCE FOR FIRST District requested financial assistance from the City in ANNUAL CHULA VISTA the amount of $1,000 to support a First Annual Chula Vista BAND REVIEW - SWEETWATER Band Review. UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Mr. Cole said he had talked to Dr. Denton, Superintendent of the High School District, who indicated this proposal has not been discussed or sanctioned by their Board of Trustees, and the District is not a party to the request. Motion to refer request It wa~ moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman to Sweetwater Union High Scott and unanimously carried that this item be referred, School District Board of with the Councit's encouragement, 'for the review of the Trustees for their approval Sweetwater Union High School District-Board, which is a and participation way o{saying the Council looks favorably upon it, but needs to get more information and needs their approval and participation. Held Tuesday - ~:00 p.m. - 2 - ,hme 26, 1979 ~RITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.) b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT The San ysidro Chamber of Co~m~erce requested support from IN NAMING I~805 TH~ the City of Chula Vista in designating 1-805 as the "San "SAN YSIDRO FP~EWAY" Ysidro Freeway." The City Manager explained that the San Diego area does not designate freeways by name as this sometimes leads to difficulty and confusion (i.e., the "San Diego Freeway" in Los Angeles area does not come near San Diego). He recommended that the request not he supported. Motion not to support It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded hy Councilman name change Gillow and unanimously carried that the. staff reconnnendation be accepted and that the Council not support this suggested name change. Motion to send letter to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl San Ysidro Chamber of and unanimously carried that the Council communicate Commerce and State their position on this matter, not only to the San Ysidro Legislators Chamher of Commerce, but to members of the City's repre- sentatives in the State Legislature who have been a party to correspondence on this matter. c. OFFER TO DONATE FUNDS The South Bay Filipino American Community Association FOR TREE MEMORIAL AT offered to plant a tree at the Civic Center and requested CIVIC CENTER - SOUTH Council approval. BAY FILIPINO AN~BRICAN ASSOCIATION In a written statement to the Council, the City Manager said the landscape plan is completed at the Civic Center and to add an additional tree here may set a precedent. It was suggested there may be some other outlet for the Association ' s generosity. Motion to acknowledge It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Mayor offer and suggest other Hyde that an appropriate letter be drafted to be forwarded alternatives from the Mayor thanking them for their generosity and maybe suggesting to them some other outlets to which their offer may go. Motion carried The motion to acknowledge the gift carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor HXde CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION re-opened the public hearing. OF BUDGET FOR FY 1979-80 AND REVENUE SHARING At the hearing opened on June 19, 1979 the Council considerel ENTITLEMENTS the budget for FY 1979-80, including the Revenue Sharing (Continued from 6/19/79) entitlemerits. Since employee salary negotiations had not been concluded, the hearing was continued until this evening. Request that public City Manager Cole said it had been anticipated that negoti- hearing be continued ations would be completed, but this is not the case and until June 28, 1979 requested that the public hearing be continued to the Thursday Council Conference on June 28. Because of the rather heavy agenda for that Conference, he suggested it may be appropriate to contact the San Diego Gas and Electric Company and postpone their matter to a later date. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - June 26, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) 5a. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF In a report to the Council in Feb.ruary 1979, the City FINANCE REGARDING UNSIGNED Manager indicated that the South Bay Municipal Court will PARKING CITATIONS discontinue filing and processing all unsigned parking citations on June 30, 1979. Effective July 1, 1979 the Finance Department will assume this responsibility and staff estimates approximately 1,330 citations per month will be handled, necessitating a half-time Clerk II position. It is estimated first year revenue from this program will be $15,427 and the cost of the Clerk II is $4,500 including salary and fringe benefits. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Giltow position of Clerk II and unanimously carried that a new Clerk II position he added to the budget, to he budgeted in the amount of $4,500 including salary and fringe benefits. 5b. RESOLUTION NO. 9636 The City's negotiating team has concluded a Memorandum of APPROVING MOU CONCERNING Understanding (MOU) with the local chapter of the Western WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND Council of Engineers which included salary increases of CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 7~% effective July 13, 1979 for all represented employees; WITH CHULA VISTA CHAPTER certain increased benefits; and individual adjustments for OF WESTERN COUNCIL OF classifications of Civil Engineer and Plan Checker II, ENGINEERS FOR FY 1979-80 effective January 11, 1980. The total annual cost of this compensation package is ostimated at $25,624. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egd=ahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 5c. RESOLUTION NO. 9637 This resolution establishes the compensation plan, effective ESTABLISHING THE July 13, 1979, for the Middle Management employees of the COMPENSATION PLAN FOR City for Fiscal Year 1979-80. In most cases an 8.5% salary THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT increase was recommended with an increase of an additional EMPLOYEES FOR FY 1979-80 .3% effective June 13, 1980. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 5d. RESOLLrrlON NO. 9638 The proposed salary bands were submitted to Council for REVISING SALARY BANDS FOR Executive Management personnel, reflecting changes brought EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT about by the reorganization plan. PERSONNEL FOR FY 1979-80 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - June 26, 1979 pUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Se. RESOLUTION NO. 96S9 The City Manager reported that the use of tha fringe ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE AND benefit package by the Executive and Middle Managament MIDDLE MANAGEMENT FRINGE positions indicates a need for change and it is intended BENEFITS FOR FY 1979-80 to develop a ~exiblebene.fit package that can be tailored more closely to the individualts needs, which will possibly be submitted to the Council for mid-fiscal year consideration Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading Ofthe text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted hy the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None (By Council concurrence Item Sf was considered following Item Sg.) Sg. RESOLUTION NO. 9640 Due to the fact that some of the City's part-.tim6 people ESTABLISHING THE COMEEN- are working at a wage heiow the minimum wag6 of $2.90 per SATION PLAN FOR UNCLASSIFIED, hour, the proposed schedule for thase individuals has HOURLY EMPLOYEES FOR FY been increased to a minimum of $3.00 per hour for Intern I, 1979-80 Recreation/Aquatic Aid, and Seasonal Assistant. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of ths text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Sf. RESOLUTION NO. 9641 This resolution covers positions which are unrepresented due ESTABLISHING THE COMPEN- to their unclassified and confidential nature, or due to SATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS special circumstances, including CETA requirements. The FOR UNREPRESENTED/UNCLASSI- summary of salary recommendations includes a 6½% increase, FlED EMPLOYEES FOR FY effective 7-13-79, and a 3% increase effective 1-11-80. 1979-80 Mayor Hyde noted that Exhibit A attached to Item 5f indicated all positions except that of the Secretary to the Mayor/ Council had the same salary increase. Motion to amend It was moved by Mayor Hyde, Seconded hy Councilman Gillow attachment to resolution and unanimously carried that the schedule for the position of the Secretary to the Mayor/Council be made to conform with the percentage increase for all the other secretarial services indicated in the schedule: Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived hy unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Public hearing continued It was the concurrence of the Council that the public hearing be continued to the Council Conference at 4;00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 1979 in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - S - Juno 26, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised~ Mayor Hyde VACATION OF MADISON re-opened the public hearing. AVENUE FROM "H" STREET TO 290 FEET SOUTH - During the course of the hearing on June 12, 1979, the (Continued from 6/12/79) owners or lessees of adjacent or otherwise affected proper- ties expressed opposition to this vacation. a. REPORT FROM CITY At Council direction, staff met with interested parties on ENGINEER ON VACATION June 18, 1979 to discuss possible solutions to problems. OF MADISON AVENUE Subsequent to this meeting, staff recommended that the street be vacated upon receipt of approved access easements and reserving an easement for sewer purposes, and contingent upon redevelopment of the petitioner's property. Councilman Scott to abstain Councilman Scott said since testimony on this matter was from participation on Item 6 given at the meeting of June 12 which he was unable to attend, that he will abstain from participating in discussion of this item. Slide presentation by. City Engineer Lippitt gave a slide. presentation depicting City Engineer . the area in question, including Madison Avenue, the shopping center, parking, proposed easements, and location of various buildings. He said items discussed at the meeting held with the lessees were the easement that the bank has to Madison Avenue, the proposed development, and alternatives. Speaking against vacation The following tenants and/or owners of the shopping center of Madison Avenue made statements in oppositionto the vacation: Sherman Rubenstein, 542 Broadway; Frank Goldberg, 1231 Camino del Rio South, San Diego; Ralph Garcia, 3132 Jefferson, San Diego; Mitchel Angus, 3953 Bandini, San Diego; JOseph Smith, 3777 Fourth Avenue; and Edward Peterson, California First Bank. Comments made in Comments in opposition included (1] number of cars using opposition access on Madison Avenue; (2) proposed development will block view of shopping cente~ from "H" Street; (3) heavy investments in businesses; [4) identity of Center iS from the ingress and egress; (S} Center depends on repeat customers entering from Madison Avenue; (~) objection to having easement for ingress and egress rather than a puhlic street; (7) request to retain sidewalk for pedestrian use; [8) availability of Madison Avenue was reason Nurseryland built their store; (9) concern regarding maintenance of-an easement vs. a street; (10) recommendation that parking be prohibited on Madison Avenue; (11) traffic count indicated 321 cars enter Madison Avenue in a 3-hour time period; [12) concern that property may not he developed as proposed; (13) safety hazard in cars having to back out from easement; C14) the bank acquired property on the basis that Madison Avenue would be an improved street; (15) petitions presented from tenants (15 signatures) and from customers in shopping center (75 signatures) in opposition to the vacation of the street. Harriett Stone Ms. Stone (petitioner) said that in vacating Madison Avenue, 6566 Ridge Manor Avenue the street will not be closed, but will he improved. She San Diego discussed the proposed development noting the provisions for ingress and egress through two easements; total in- vestment being made in excess of $1,500,000; width of Madison Avenue will be increase~ landscaping planned in the area; better traffic flow will be permitted; anti total area will be more aesthetically beautiful - comparable to the downtown improvements. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - June 26, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cent.) Don Schoell Mr. Schoell said that a plan has been developed and the Schoell & Paul, Architects ingress and egress discussed with staff, and commented 440 Upas St. that the alternative that would have to be considered if San Diego Madison Avenue is not vacated will he less heneficial to all concerned as t~ere would be no visibility from the corner through to .the l? shops plus other changes would have to be made in landscaping and parking. Madison Avenue In answer to a query~f~om .eo~ntilman Cox, Ms. Stone Said improved in 1954 the improvements were put in on Madison Avenue in 1954. Question regarding Mayor-Hyde questioned Whether a requirement could be condition of approval included in theresolution~that a precise plan for the development would have to come back before the Council for approval as a condition of vacation of the street. City Attorney opinion Assistant City Attorney Hatton responded that the finding that must be made for any street vacation is that the street is no longer necessary for public street purposes. In this case this involves a plan of development for this property and it is his opinion that the vacation can be made con~ tingent upon a satisfactory plan. Amendment to resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and to require that precise carried 4-0 (Councilman Scott abstaining) that as a conditio plan be approved by Council of vacation that the site plan for development of the as a condition of vacation properties under consideration be approved by the City Council, which wouldhe condition "1" of the resolution, and the present conditions "1" and "2" would be ranumbered "2" and "3". 6b. RESOLUTION NO. 9642 Offered by Mayor Hyde, as amended, the reading of the text APPROVING VACATION OF was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the MADISON AVENUE SOUTH OF following vote, to-wit: "H" STREET AYES: Mayor Hyde, CoUncilmen Gillow, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Scott Absent: None CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved hy Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman (Items 7 through 11) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9643 On May 1, 1979 the Council granted an extension to June 30, GRANTING 60-DAY EXTENSION 1979 of the contract with Perry Electric Company to install FOR THE INSTALLATION OF traffic signal systems at these two intersections. Delays TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON TELEGRAPH in the completion of the roadway necessitate an additional CANYON ROAD AT PASEO DEL extension to the contract. Staff recommended that a 60-day REY AND AT BRANDYWINE AVENUE extension be granted Perry Electric Company to complete this project, making the completion date August 29, 1979. 8. RESOLUTION N0. 9644 The utility users' tax, established in June 1978, set a ESTAgLISHING THE RATE tax rate of $.00300 per kilowatt hour of electricity, FOR THE UTILITY USERS' $.01103 per therm of gas and 6% for telephone, based upon TAX BETWEEN JULY 1, 1979 gross receipts effective July 1, 1979. Since it is AND JANUARY 1, 1980 anticipated the City will receive retroactive bailout funds for 1978-79 and 1979-80, the Council deemed it appropriate to decrease the rate of the utility users' tax to $.00250 per kilowatt hour of electricity, $.00919 per therm of gas and 5% for telephone based upon gross receipts for the period July 1, 1979 to January 1, 1980. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - June 26, 1979 CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9645 A hearing is scheduled on this hill for Wednesday, July OPPOSING SB 462 18, before the Assembly Committee on Local Government, REQUIRING STATEWIDE and the Council's Legislative Committee recommended a REGULATION OF BILLBOARDS resolution be adopted opposing the intrusion into local government in control of bi.llhoards and other signs. SB 462 would prohibit cities from requiring the removal of billboards without payment of compensation. 10. RESOLUTION NO, 9646 Arrow Electric Conrpany completed the construction of:the ACCEPTING PUBLIC traffic signal system at Broadway/"L" Street and a final IMPROVEMENTS - BROADWAY/ inspection on June 15 indicated it is appropriate to 'L" STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL accept the project. An extension of ~ime was granted due to delay in receipt of signal poles, hut the contractor did not complete the project until four days after the time extension. Since he has not submitted justification for the additional delay, the City i~ withholding $200 ($50/day) in liquidated damages in accordance with the contract. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9647 The County Board of Supervisors initiated the subject ORDERING THE EAST "H" reorganization and on June 4, 1979 the Local Agency Formatiol STREET/HILLTOP DRIVE Commission adopted a resolution approving the reorganization REORGANIZATION INVOLVING of 0.719 acres and authorizing the City to proceed "without AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY notice and hearing and without an election." The County AND A UETACHMENT FROM THE holds title to the two vacant parcels involved and intends SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD to sell them following annexation to Chula Vista. CONTROL DISTRICT ZONE 3 (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR] RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9648 Bids were received on June 19, 1979 to provide landscape ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING maintenance for Open Space Districts Nos. 1 through 7. CONTRACTS, ADJUSTING Staff recommended the contract for Open Space Districts BUDGETS AND SETTING No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 he awarded to Mazon Landscaping ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE Company ($46,892) and to Environmental Care for District DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH 7 No. 4 ($11,701) for a combined total of $58,593. It was further recommended that Open Space District fund budgets be adjusted to reflect the contract amounts and that the City Engineer be directed to spread the required amounts in accordance with the assessment rolls. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of tke text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None The Council concurred that Item No. 15 would be considered following Item 17 on the agerids. 14. RESOLUTION N0. 9649 Memorial Park, being in the Town Centre Redevelopmerit area, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN requires certain remodeling to bring the park into THE CITY AND PEKAREK GROUP conformance with the Redevelopmerit Plan. The services of TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL an architect are required to prepare plans, and in respons~ SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION to a Request for Proposals (RFP), the staff architectural OF MEMORIAL PARK committee selected Pekarek Group. . Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8 - June 26, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted hy the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox NoeS: None Absent: None 1S. RESOLUTION NO. ~650 By Resolution No. 8696, the Council approved an agreement APPROVING SECOND A~NDMENT with the San Diego Unified Port District for the City to TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE provide maintenance services at the "J" Street Marina SAN DIEGO PORT DISTRICT during FY 1977-78, with a provision for extension of the FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES agreement upon mutual consent of both parties. Such an AT THE "J" STREET MARINA extension was made for FY 1978-79. The proposed amended agreement for FY 1979-80 changes the dates and adjusts the cost to reflect inflation. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9651 Bids were received on June 1, 1979 for furnishing asphaltic ACCEPTING BIDS AND emulsion to the City from July 1 through September 30, i979. AWARDING CONTRACT FOR Bids were requested on a short term due to fluctuating ASPHALTIC EMULSION material costs. It was recommended that the contract be' awarded to Sim J. Harris Company, low bidder, at $89.00 per ton on an estimated usage of 460 tons of RS-2 asphaltic emulsion. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the foilowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 17. RESOLUTION NO. 96S2 Bids were received on June 1, 1979 for furnishing aggregate ACCEPTING BIDS AND base and sand to the City from July i, 1979 through June AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 30, 1980. It was recommended that the contract be awarded AGGREGATE BASE AND SAND to Nelson &Sloan, low bidder, at the rate of $3.7S per ton for aggregate base and $2.90 per ton for sand, with terms of 10¢ - 30 days. An estimated 4,000 tons of aggregate base and 1,000 tons of sand will be picked up at the vendor's plant by City trucks. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - June 26, 1929 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING CCont.) 13. RESOLUTION N0. 9653 Bids were received on June 7, 1979 for this project which ACCEPTING BIDS AND includes the construction of an open channel, transition AWARDING CONTRACT FOR structures, and installation of pipe. Staff recommended CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVED the bids be accepted and contract awarded to the low hiddel DRAINAGE CHANNEL SOUTH Meza-Hab Construction Company, in the amount of $58,700 fol OF EAST NAPLES STREET construction of Alternate #1 using reinforced concrete pipe BETWEEN MONSERATE AVENUE with authorized expenditures to include 16% contingencies AND HELIX AVENUE for a total of $64,570. Mayor Hyde noted that the staff report referred to an irregularity in the bidding process and the City Attorney said in a written statement that he could find no fault in the award. The Council discussed the irregularities with the staff, connnenting on the fact that the one bidder submitted his bid to the Administration office (just prior to 11:00 a.m. and was then referred to the City Engineer) and that some documents lacked signatures which may violate the integrit) of the bidding process. In response to queries from the Council, Assistant City Attorney Harron stated the omission was insignificant in that the omitted signature was on an affidavit attached to the bid proposal which is a redundant requirement for a second signature. He said the bid proposal was signed and is a valid contract. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 17A. RESOLUTION NO. 9653-A Staff noted that the general fund "reserve" is a reserve ESTABLISHING AN OPERATIONS only until June 30 and on July 1, these funds are needed CONTINGENCY FUND AND for the operation of the City because revenues do not APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERETO meet the City's obligations for the first four months of the fiscal year. In order to accommodate this obligation, staff proposed that a new account - "Operations Contingenc) Fund" - be created and that $3,498,006 be transferred into this account. Mayor Hyde noted the analysis of the initiative received from the League of California Cities highlighting the key features and the text of the "Spirit of 13" Gann initiative. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-Wit: AYES: Councilman Scott~ Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: - None · Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 10 - June 26, 197~ RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 96S4 Bids were received on June 1, 1979 for furnishing screenings ACCEPTING BIDS AND (stone chips) from July 1, 1979 through December 31, 1979. AWARDING CONTRACT FOR An estimated 3,800 tons will be ordered and delivered to 3CRBENINGS (STONE CHIPS) the City Yard. The only bid was submitted by Nelson Slosh at $6.97 per ton, with terms of 10~/ton - 30 days. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 19. RESOLUTION NO. 9655 The Purchasing Department received bids on June 1, 1979 for ACCEPTING BIDS AND furnishing asphalti~ concrete from July 1 through December AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 31, 1979. An estimated 4,500 tons of material will be ASPHALTIC CONCRETE picked up at the vendor's plant by City trucks. Staff recommended that the contract be awarded to Sim J. Harris Company as the traveling distance makes it more economical to pick up materials from this plant. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 20. RESOLUTION NO. 9656 In 1976, by Resolution No. 8358, the Council appr0ved the EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR cooperative bid with the City of San Diego for Chula Vistats THE CITY'S ANNUAL requirements for library books, with the optloft to renew REQUIREMENTS OF LIBRARY the contract for one year periods through June 30, 1981 BOOKS at the same prices and conditions. The contract was awarded to Baker ~ Taylor Company, and because of the large discount and the fact that the vendor has been reliable, the City Librarian ~ecommended the contract be extended from July 1, 1979 through June 30, 1980. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 21. RESOLUTION N0.96S7 On June 19, 1979 the Council approved payment of $41,731.83 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR to the Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District for FY BONITA/SUNNYSIDE FIRE 1978~79 contract payment. Presently $37,890.S1 is encumbered PROTECTION DISTRICT SERVICES and a special appropriation of $3,841.32 is required to bring the encumbered funds up to the full amount approved. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 11 - June 26, ~979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 22. RECONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE On June 19, the Council denied the tentatiye map for SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA conversion of a 12-unit apartment complex on the south VISTA TRACT 79-18, SOUTH side of Arizona Street, east of Broadway, to condominiums. SHORE CONDOMINIUMS The applicant has expressed a willingness to meet the recommended conditions of approval which would bring the proposal into conformance with the existing ordinance and the proposed modifications. Staff recommended approval subject to (1) a minimum of 80 cu. ft. of private storage space to be provided adjacent to and at the same level of each of the interior second floor units presently without adjacent storage; and (2) an easement for drainage purposes be granted along the southerly end of the project site (or an irrevocable offer of dedication) as required by the City Engineer. Findings difficult to In answer to queries from the Council, Assistant City support denial Attorney Harron said that since the developer has agreed to meet the requirements of both the existing ordinance and the proposed ordinance, it would be difficult to make necessary findings to support a denial. He further stated that the Council has the right to declare a moratorium on conversions pending approval of the proposed modifications of the ordinance. Planning Commission to In answer to a question from Mayor Hyde, Director of Planning consider proposed ordinance Peterson said the Planning Commission will consider the proposed ordinance on Wednesday, June 27 and their recommen- dation will be forwarded to the Council by the end of July. Walter Schwerin Mr. Schwerin, representing the applicant, discussed the Schwerin, Xinos & Associates project stating that although it is new construction, it San Diego was designed in accordance with the current condominium ordinance. He also affirmed that the developer is willing to meet the storage requirements imposed by the Council, and asked that the project be approved. a. RESOLUTION NO. 96S8 Resolution offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the APPROVING TENTATIVE text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by SUBDIVISION MAP FOR the following vote, to-wit: CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-18, SOUTH SHORE CONDOMINIUMS AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Motion to hold apartment It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott conversions until Planning and unanimously carried that the Council consider no further Commission recommendation requests for apartment conversions until after the Council is considered has had an opportunity to receive and consider the recom- mendation from the Planning Commission with regard to the way in which storage requirements will be satisfied. Request for additional Mayor Hyde asked that the staff consider whether it is staff comments appropriate to have, as a condition of conversions of apartments to condominiums, a stipulation that the conversion will not adversely affect the objectives for a balanced housing inventory in the City as detailed in the Housing Element of the General Plan. He requested that the staff comment on this when the Planning Commission recommendation comes before the Council. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 12 - June 26, 1979 23. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON REGULATION In November 1978, the San Diego County Department of OF MOBILE HOT FOOD Public Health requested the City to amend the Municipal VENDING TRUCKS Code to regulate mobile hot food rending trucks in conformity with a new County ordinance adopted October 31, 1978. On recommendation by the City Attorney, Ordinance 1847 was placed on first reading, and when it was placed on the 'agenda for second reading on December 12~1978 several people spoke in'opposition to 'this item. FollOwing discussim the Council directed that:~ (1) ,the ordinance jbe' filed~ >~2) a report ,be obtained from the City of San-Diego; and (3) staff contact the' Chief of the County DiviSion~ 6f Sanitation reg~rding~_e~fore~nfent. ; : ~ In a written report, City Manager Cole said a copy of the City of San Diego's report was received and in March, 1979 staff was informed that the San Diego City Councii Public Services and Safety Committee had decided to file the proposed ordinance and it did not go forward for Council action. It was determined that the reason for rejecting the ordinance dealt with the difficulty of enforcing health and safety regulations. Also, the County's Division of Sanitation informed staff that in February a preliminary injunction was granted by Superior Court against hot food vendors and the trucks were not in operation long enough to evaluate their sanitary conditions. Mr. COle recommended that the ordinance be filed. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by CounCilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted - which files the ordinance. b. Request for Executive City Manager Cole requested that an Executive Session be Session held at the conclusion of the agenda to discuss personnel negotiations. c. Special Redevelopment Mr. Cole said a special Redevelopment Agency meeting has Agency been scheduled to follow the Council Conference on Thursday, June 28. d. Joint Powers Authority - Mr. Cole said he had received information concerning th~ RETC Report JOint Powers Authority of RETC executed in the early part of June which puts responsibility on all of the participants in RETC for any financial obligations that might fall to that Board. If the_Joint Powers Authority is not accepted by the representatives of member agencies, those representa- tives will no longer be able to vote. Recommendation to withdraw COuncilman Scott stated that since the CETA program will end from RETC in October and since all monies have to be distributed by population and geographical area, the City does not need the representation it did at one time. He recommended that the City not remain with RETC due to the potential liability. Motion to relinquish seat It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman on RETC Policy Board Scott and unanimously carried that the City relinquish its seat on the RETC Policy Board. Letter to be prepared Mayor Hyde requested that a letter be prepared for his signature to the RETC Policy Board indicating the Council's action on this matter. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 13 - June 26, 1~7~ REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 24. REPORT ON CITY ACTING In discussion at a Council meeting, it ~as indicated the AS ITS OWN CONTRACTOR City could realize savings by acting as its own contractor. In response to Council direction, the City Engineer submitted a written report notinghis contact ~ith the City of Ing!e~oo regarding their experience in hiring a professional con- suiting contractor to coordinate the work of subcontractors. In summarizing his detailed report, Mr. Lippitt recommended that the following policies be adopted by the Council: (1) The City consider hiring a construction consultant to coordinate several subcontracts in major construction projects exceeding $1,000,O00 and normally involving building type work; and (2} as a general rul6 the City continue to issue general contracts for work within the public right of way. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scot~, seconded hy Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report he accepted. 2S. REPORT ON CITY FY197~ LTF On March 20, 1979 the Council approved a resolution requestir CLAIM AMENDMENTS TO MTDB the Metropolitan Transit Development Board [MTDB) to hold REGARDING PURCHASE OF BUSES $200,000 of the City's FY 197~ LTF reserve funds for the purchase of eight buses for use in CVT operation. On June 14, MTDB's Administration Committee approved the request subject to certain conditions, including a cost henefit study of alternative means of acquiring buses. In a written report, the Deputy City Manager said staff concurs with the conditions placed upon approval of the City's request and a cost benefit study will be made with a recommendation submitted to the Council within the next two months. Motion to accept report It was moved by CounCilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott that the report be aecepted~ 26. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA In a written statement, Deputy City Manager Robens said TRANSIT ROUTE 6 - staff recommends that passengers boarding the Route 6 ~ DOWNTOWNER FARE MODIFICATION Downtowner bus at Rohr Industries between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, be allowed to ride free to "H" Street and Broadway for a three month period, effective July 23, 1979. This recommendation was made in order to demonstrate the feasibility of efficient and timely transferring of Rohr employees between CVT buses and between CVT and San Diego Transit buses at "H" Street and Broadway. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 27. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON Deputy City ManagerRobens, in a written report, informed CHULA VISTA TRANSIT ROUTE the Council that 25,000 CVT system route maps have been MAP printed with the Southern California Automobile Club providing the graphics work free of charge. The total cost of printing was $1,750, financed approximately 70% from LTF funds. The map lists detailed descriptions of each ROUte and points of interest in the City, and they will go into effect on July 2, 1979. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 14 - June 26, 1~79 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) 28. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON Transit Coordinator Bloom reported as follows; (1] TOm MTDB MEETING ON JUNE 25, 1979 Larwin is the new General Manager of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB); (2) approval of the light rail transit system hy the Interstate Commerce Commission is expected in about one month; (3) light rail transit construction is on schedule and should become operational in approximately two years; (4) MTDB approved the City's LTF claim for $837,000 which will take care Of transit operational needs for the next year; (5) MTDB has also approved $142,000 of the City's requested LTF claim for the Elderly and Handicapped Transit Program and with the State grant, the City now has all the funds needed for this program; and (6) MTDB is recommending approval of SB 620 - transit financing. Three sources of funds In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Bloom said there for transit facility are currently three sources of funds for the transit center: (1) It is eligible for Federal funds under the FAU program in the next two years; (2) MTDB and CPO have approved funding for this project; and (3) MTDB, if the site is at the "H" Street location, could fund this facility with their gas tax funds. Mr. Bloom said an Ad Hod Transit Center Advisory Committee will be reviewing a suitable site location for this Center, even though MTDB may construct their own station at "H" Street. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 29. REPORT ON FORMATION OF Deputy City Manager Robens said he would like to answer JOINT POWERS AGENCY - two questions previously asked by the Council: (1) In SOUTH COAST ORGANIZATION order to add new members to SCOOT, the agreement requires OPERATING TPjkNSIT - the unanimous approval of all member agencies, i.e. the BETWEEN CHULA VISTA AND City Council of Chula Vista and the. County Board of THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Supervisors and in addition, the majority vote of the Governing Board (of SCOOT). (2) If the agreement is to be amended, it must be amended by the member agencies, and not by the Governing'Board. Recommended Appointments In a written report, staff also recommended the Council to SCOOT Governing Board appoint Mayor Hyde and Councilman Cox to the SCOOT Board and that Councilman Scott be designated as the alternate Board member. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman staff recommendations Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff recommendatior be accepted, including appointments to the SCOOT Board. 30. REPORT ON CHANGE IN The City Engineer submitted a detailed report from the staff TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT discussing the changes in traffic conditions at this EAST "L" STREET/CUYAMACA intersection since the signal was changed to a fixed time AVENUE SINCE THE TRAFFIC operation on March 20, 1979. The Council directed this SIGNAL HAS BEEN OPERATING change be made for a 90-day period with a subsequent staff UNDER FIXED TIME CONTROL report to be made. Staff recommended the signal be returned to a semi-actuated operation. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight requested that Items 30 and 30a be carried over 117 East Jefferson Avenue to July 17 as the Safety Commission will meet on July 11 Chula Vista to discuss this item. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 15 - June 26, 1979 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) Motion to continue Item It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman 30 and 30a until July 17 Cox and unanimously carried that since there was no time problem, that the items be held over until the time requested by Mr. Knight. 30a. RECOMMENDATION TO MAINTAIN On June 13, 1979 the Safety Commission voted to reaffirm FIXED TIME CONTROL AT EAST its recommendation that the signal be established as "L"/CUYAMACA a "fixed time" traffic signal on a permanent basis. (This item was continued until July 17, 1979. See motion under Item No. 30.) 31. REPORT ON REVIEW OF The Council adopted a formal policy on the installation of CROSSWALK POLICY marked crosswalks in April 1978. City Engineer Lippitt reported in a written statement that since that time, staff has evaluated approximately 10 locations with respect to the need for a marked crosswalk and it was determined that all locations, except one, fell short of satisfying the criteria for a marked crosswalk. Staff concluded that this experience indicates the City has marked crosswalks at practically all locations where there a significant number of pedestrians crossing the street. It was recommen ded that locations continue to be evaluated for potential marked crosswalks against the criteria in the adopted policy. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 32. REQUESTS FOR REAPPOINTMENT The Council received the following list of members requesti TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS reappointment to various Boards and Commissions: BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS - Robert Burke Ahmet L. Kaya CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - Marjorie Newcomb BOARD OF ETHICS - Allen A. Campbell ENVIRONmeNTAL CONTROL COMMISSION/ - Stephen Taylor HISTORICAL SITE BOARD Rebecca C. Hernand INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION - Dorothy Davies Harry Wooif PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Linda Navarro PLANNING COMMISSION - Wayne Smith Gayle Johnson SAFETY COMMISSION - Lee Solomon Motion to reappoint It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Commission members Scott and unanimously carried that the Council honor the requests for reappointment of these members currently serving on Boards and Commissions. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 16 - June 26, 1~79 REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECO~4ENDATIONS oF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 33. REQUEST TO SCHEDULE The Civil Service Commission recommended three candidates INTERVIEWS FOR TOP 3 to be interviewed by the Council for the current vacancy CANDIDATES SELECTED BY on this Commission: a) Mr. Frank Chidester; b) Mr. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Jack Clowe; c) Mr. Herb Lemmons. TO FILL VACANCY ON COMMISSION Motion to consider Item It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott 33 after completion of and ~manimously carried that interviews for the Civil interviews for Council Service Commission appointment be held after the, Council vacancy has completed the interviews of the candidates for the Council vacancy. MAYOR'S REPORT Interviews of Council Mayor Hyde said there are 27 candidates for the Council Candidates vacancy, and allowing approximately 15 minutes each; he recommended the Council hold two session~ for interviews. Motion for interviews It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman on Saturday, 3une 30 Scott that the first interview session with Council ~ Candidates be scheduled Saturday morning on June 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. Councilman Cox suggested the time be set to start at 8:00 a.m. Motion carried Mayor Hyde and Councilman Scott concurred with this suggestion and the motion carried 4-0 with Councilman Egdahl abstaining. Second session of It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow interviews scheduled and carried 4-0 (Councilman Egdahl abstaining) that the for July 2 second interview session be held on Monday evening, July 2, starting at 7:00 p.m. ~The City Clerk was requested to notify the candidates of the interview schedule, with a drawing to be conducted for the Sequence of names. Appointment to Board Mayor Hyde announced he had appointed Mr. Edward Kostelnik of Ethics to the vacancy on th~ Bbar~ of Ethics, effective July 1, 1979. He asked for ratification of the appointment. Motion to ratify appointment It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that tke appointment be ratified. National Leagues of Mayor Hyde referred to the notice received on the National Cities meeting in League of Cities meeting in November. He suggested that November registration and hotel reservations be made as soon as possible at the Las Vegas Hilton, the conference hotel. COUNCIL COMMENTS AB 1840 - re anti-vandalism Councilman Cox reported that the Mayor was contacted by ordinances Assemblyman Cline requesting support of AB 1840 - aBill to allow cities to enact anti-vandalism ordinances which include fines and other sanctions against vandals and their parents. This Bill will be heard by the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice on July 2 and the Legislative Committee recommended support. Motion to support AB 1840 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City go on record supporting AB 1840 and that supporting letters be sent to appropriate Legislators. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 17 - june' 26; 1979 COUNCIL CON~NTS (~ont.) State B,udget Item 1S0 - Councilman Cox said the Legislative Committee considered 1979-80 State Budget Item 1S0 and recommended support of control language of the State Department of Housing and Community Development in the Senate budget. He said Senator Marks attempted to offer amendments to the Senate gudget Bill SB 190 to delete control language which would prevent the Housing and Community Development Department from expending State funds to enforce its State Housing Element Guidelines as mandated against cities. The amendments were not adopted by the Senate. A conference Committee on the State budget wilt be named and will include Senators and Assemblyman. Motionto support Senate It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded 'by Mayor Hyde and version of Item 1S0 unanimously carried that the Council support the Senate's version of Item 1S0 of the State budget and that members of the Conference Committee he contacted and advised of the City'sposition on this matter. 34. REPORT OF THE MAYOR'S Councilman Gillow referred to the following recommendations VISITOR INDUSTRY made by the Committee on items referred to them by the ADVISORY CO~BIITTEE Council: Staff be directed to establish a volunteer program with the idea that the volunteers would supplement the permanent staff at the t~o Visitor Centers. (2) That a letter be forwarded to Street & Sons Interests formally requesting their ~onsideration of including a Visitor Center in their project. CApproved hy the Council on June 19, 1979.) (3} That staff be directed to prepare a "Request for Proposal for a consultant to work in the tourist area. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde recommendations and unanimously carried that the Council also accept the remaining two recommendations (No. 1 and No. 3) of the Visitor Industry Advisory Committee. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by CouncilmanCoxand Session unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held for personnel negotiations. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and City Manager Cole was appointed Deputy City Clerk. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. to the Council Conference on Thursday, June 28, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, June 26, 1979 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. until Thursday, June 28, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. A special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency will be held immediately after the Council meeting. I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meeting of June 26, 1979 IE M FULAS ITY a Vista California STATE OF CALIFO}LNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF S~2~ DIEGO ) Ss OF ADJOUP~N~-~ENT OF MEETI.~]G CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista; That the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Tuesday, June 26, 1979 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERET0: That on Wednesday, June 27, 1979 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said me~ting of June 26, 1979 was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~.~_~f~ day of -~ OFFICiAl/, SEAL i / {~ JANE A. DiEDR~CHS ~ ~ - ,190 a i n