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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/04/28 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. April 28, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel (arrived at 4:30 p.m.), Cox, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3 Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Senior Civil Engineer Harstunan 1. PRESENTATION BY Mr. King, Water Utilities Director, referring to RIC}~RD KING, charts and maps, reported on the status of the METROPOLITAN SEWER Metropolitan Sewer System. Mr. King depicted the SYSTEM flow of sewerage, the treatment and disposal. Capacities for the cities in the system were discussed: currently being used and that reserved. Mr. King also commented on the daily, monthly and yearly average of the dry level flow. He noted that in 1969 the plant at Point Loma reached its capacity at 80 million gall0ns; more digesters were built and now the plant is operating efficiently and has a capacity of 120 million gallons per day. Mr. King remarked that Tijuana does not have a contractual capacity in the system; however, there is an agreement for emergency use. In the event of any mechanical or electrical failure, the system will take whatever happens at that point in time. In the course of the years, Tijuana's flow has exceeded its pumping capacity: they have a flow of 25 million a day but only a pumping capacity of ]5 million. Whatever they cannot pump into their ocean will automatically spill over into the Metropolitan system. Last year, this happened 222 days. Mr. King then discussed the schedule of compliance issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (201 Compliance Schedule). The law requires secondary treatment provisions and two other levels of construction - the last one in 1985 which requires zero discharge. On August 1, 1977 San Diego City Council has to make a decision on what alternate the City wishes to use regarding the destiny of the plant. Chula Vista's capacity Mayor Hyde questioned whether the system would be capable of accepting this City's requirements in the next five years. Mr. King responded that the system has the obligation to provide this service to Chula Vista up to its reserve (26.1 million). Adjourned Regular Meeting ~2- April 28, 1977 Discussion of payment Discussion ensued regarding the $250,000 yearly payment that Chula Vista is paying for its capacity; the amount of reserve actually needed and the costs other cities in the system are paying. Additional capacities Councilman Hobel asked Mr. King how they can reconcile the fact of giving out additional sewerage capacity when it is already 100% over the original amounts. Capacity of plant Mr. King noted that one ~GD (million gallons a day) was recently given to Pomerado. He explained that although the plant is set at 120 million capacity - when it reaches that point, nothing will happen. In 1969, the total capacity was reached and the plant stayed in operation for 7 years beyond that. In the interim, however they are going to encourage Tijuana to get more pumps, rely on conservation and go to chemical treatment. Total reserve capacity The Council questioned whether Chula Vista had more reserve capacity than needed. Director of Public Works Robens stated that the staff is looking at that now. In the City's sphere of influence, it is unlikely that it would reach the 22.1 million capacity reserved now. The staff will be coming to the Council with a report on this in the near future. General Plan Senior Civil Engineer Harshman stated that the capacity reservation was based on the concept of the General Plan at the time it was adopted. The General Plan, at that time, envisioned a wide range - from 160,000 to 300,000 population. The figures have now been revised downwards and the capacity reservation should so reflect. Peter DeGraaf Mr. DeGraaf (former Councilman) explained that he was in on the negotiations at the time the system originated. At that time, 17 million capacity was deemed ample for Chula Vista; however, the argument was that by the year 2004, this City would need the entire reserve. The whole thing hinged on the fact that unless Chula Vista would go for the 26 million capacity, the system would not go. Selling capacity rights Further discussion followed regarding selling some of Chula Vista's capacity. City Manager Cole cautioned the Council to consider this carefully because if, in 15-20 years, the City needs more capacity, the cost would be substantially higher. Recess A recess was called at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 5:05 p.m. 3. RESOLUTION - APPROVING Deleted from agenda. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CHULA VISTA BOYS' CLUB FOR LEASE OF PROPERTY IN GREG ROGERS PARK Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- April 28, 1977 4. RESOLUTION NO. 8612 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text OPPOSING SENATE BILL 12- was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted PROPERTY TAX REFORM by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3  2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE Introduced at this time were the members of the SWEETWATER CO~I~IUNITY Sweetwater Community College Board: Robert Frazer, COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jerry Griffith, William Blank, and Facilities Manager REGARDING THE HORTICULTURAL Gildo Codispoti. GARDEN PARK Director of Parks & Recreation Hall commented that this project was first talked about seven years ago. The reason for the joint meeting today was to hear a presentation by the landscape architect, Ron Pekarek, who was hired to design the plan after both the City and the Board of Trustees signed the formal agreement. Presentation by Landscape Mr. Ron Pekarek introduced his consultant for native Architect plants, Mrs. Helen Chamlee, member of the San Diego Natural History Museura. The location of the garden park is south of the South- western College campus and the existing horticultural unit (20 acres). Mr. Fekarek submitted renderings, discussing in detail the master plan of the garden park. Generally, native and local plant materials will be pursued; however, to have an educational value and the way the land will be displayed, it was determined that they couldn't stay with just the native materials. They will, therefore, display new species, and plants from other areas of California, which will be displayed in their proper relationship to each other. Mr. Pekarek then detailed the circulation element, parking areas, bus parking, amphitheater, kiosk and tower deck proposed for the garden park. Dr. Robert Frazer Dr. Robert Frazer stated he was very much impressed with the plan and questioned how the cost of the maintenance would be shared. Mr. Hall said they are trying to plan the garden with low-cost maintenance built in. Maintenance cost Mr. Pekarek commented that the plan provides for security. He noted that there were major nurseries and suppliers who would be willing to do displays which would defray costs; turf grass and irrigation displays can be provided, and all the plant interest societies want to be involved in this sort of thing. Because of its regional nature, Mr. Pekarek declared that the park should be the responsibility of other people besides the City of Chula Vista and the school. Councilman Hobel felt the college horticultural unit should play a heavy role in this park. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- April 28, 1977 Mr. Griffith explained that the horticultural unit is funded by ReP (Regional Occupational Program) money and when that fund is exhausted, the college must make the decision as to whether or not to continue with the program. Mr. Hall said the ROP has agreed to supply certain materials and will assist in any way they can, as long as they exist. (Councilmen Egdahl and Hobel left at this time - 5:40 p.m.) General discussion Discussion followed regarding maintenance of the pool areas and general concept of the park plan. In answer to the Council's query, Mrs. Chamlee stated that park of this kind has an effect upon the entire community - the residents will copy this type of landscaping around their homes. Resolution adopted by Dr. Frazer announced that the College Board adopted college two resolutions: one ~eeding the property to the City, and the other placing certain restrietions on the property. It was noted that the City Council has not acted on the resolution regarding the restrictions, but would place it on the next Council agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde thanked the members of the College Board for attending the meeting, and adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Monday, May 2, 1977 at 4:00 p.m.