HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1986/02/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, February 18, 1986 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore,
Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT Councilwoman McCandliss
STAFF PRESENT City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, City Attorney Harron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was lead by Mayor Cox,
followed by a moment of Silent Prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of February 11, 1986.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY -
Mr. Robert Kane, 3919 Mason Street, #5, San Diego, CA 92110,
4 claims filed in connection with Founder's Day incident.
Mr. Thomas J. Lewis, P.O. Box 63, Lake City, South Dakota
57247, 3 claims filed in connection with Founder's Day
incident.
Ms. Angelina Montoya, 1605 Orange Street, National City, CA
92050
The seven claims for indemnity stemmed from the same incident
- the Founders Day celebration on October 15, 1983, which
resulted in property damage and personal injuries to several
people. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event and
provided the City with a Certificate of Insurance, naming the
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City as an additional insured, and also provided a hold harmless
agreement. It was recommended by the City Attorney and risk
management staff to deny the claims in order to commence the
statute of limitations.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to reject the claims.
b. REQUEST REGARDING PROPOSED ROUTE 54 RECONSTRUCTION OF FOURTH
AVENUE NORTH OF BRISBANE STREET - Phillips-Reynolds
Engineering, Inc., 71 No. Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista 92010
Regarding this request from Phillips-Reynolds Engineering,
Inc. concerning proposed Route 54 reconstruction of Fourth
Avenue north of Brisbane Street, it was recommended staff be
directed to contact CalTrans to pursue construction of curbs,
gutters, and sidewalks on the east side of North Fourth
Avenue.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the recommendation.
c. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE - San Diego Historical
Society, P.O. Box 81825, San Diego, CA 92138
With regard to this request from the San Diego Historical
Society for waiver of business license fees in connection
with the 13th annual Designers Showcase, it was recommended
that these fees be waived in accordance with Ordinance No.
2113, which gives Council authority to waive business license
fees for non-profit organizations.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING PCM-86-11; AMENDMENTS TO TWO OUT-PARCELS,
#7 AND #8, LOCATED WITHIN EL RANCHO DEL
REY SPECIFIC PLAN - CITY COUNCIL
INITIATED (Continued from January 14,
1986)(Director of Planning)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
City Attorney Harron suggested that the public hearings for both
out-parcels could be dealt with collectively, and Council's vote
should be separate.
In his written report, Planning Director Krempl stated the
subjects of this hearing are two out-parcels associated with the
E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan. On January 14, 1986, the City
Council took action on six other out-parcels out of a total of
nine. The final out-parcel, #4, will be considered in May.
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The City Council previously certified EIR-83-2 on this overall
project; given the nature of the recommendation no further
environmental review was required.
The Planning Commission recommended Council reiterate its decision
of November 5, 1985 on all parcels except parcel #7 for which
Residential 6-8 du/ac is recommended.
Staff recommended Council reiterate its decision of November 5,
1985 regarding these parcels and thus make no further amendments
to the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan.
Mr. Paul Manganelli, consultant on the project, submitted
transparencies on out-parcel #8, noting: property is ten acres in
area; previous designation in 1978 was for a junior high school on
this site; developer requests similar treatment of this acreage as
in out-parcel #5.
Regarding out-parcel #7, Mr. Manganelli stated this parcel is ten
acres located on the west side of Paseo Ranchero north of
Telegraph Canyon Road; two-thirds of this property is designated
for open space; either 8-12 or 12-20 du/ac is requested by the
developer; staff recommendation is to retain the 2-4 du/ac; staff
prefers a cluster development on this parcel.
Director Krempl agreed that the cluster development is superior in
terms of lot treatment. There are other choices in the density
range that could be developed and designed to facilitate such a
cluster setting and retain open space. Staff's expects Telegraph
Canyon Road will probably be improved by major developers and a
facilities benefits assessment district for improvements is being
contemplated.
Mr. Richard Michelsen, 3953 Ninth Street, San Diego 92103,
representing the owners of out-parcel #7 discussed: controlled
access flow of traffic to Paseo Ranchero; traffic would flow on to
Telegraph Canyon Road; comparison with parcel #5 which has been
assigned 8-12 du/ac; construction costs involved with road
improvements due to location of the schools and major roads;
school districts are unlikely to participate in these costs;
because of high off-site costs, higher density is desirable;
attempting to maintain an environmentally sound project.
Mr. Bruce Steingraber, Architect, 9909 Huennekens, San Diego
92121, disagreed with the lack of open space as suggested by
staff--a pool area and recreational facilities have been designed
into the project. The units have been "terraced" to minimize
grading of the property, and light traffic will occur in the
development making for easier access for emergency service
vehicles.
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Mr. George Ronis, 492 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, Attorney,
representing property owners Messrs. Bordi and LaLande, testified
that every effort has been made to mitigate impact of the canyon
area. Apartment housing in the immediate proximity is
non-existent and an appropriate mix should enhance the entire area.
Ms.' Trudy Thompson, 20 Georgina, Chula Vista, owner of out-parcel
#8, requested the additional 20 units stating it would reduce the
lot cost from between ~6,000 and $10,000 per unit.
There being no further public testimony, the Mayor declared the
public hearing closed.
Council discussion ensued regarding the proposed high density:
placing a "P" modifier on the project; school district's
participation in 'funding construction costs; additional traffic on
Telegraph Canyon Road; difficulty in developing this property; and
the "cluster" development suggested by staff.
It was moved by Councilman Malcolm to approve the project and the
8-12 du/ac with a "P" modifier.
The motion died for lack of a second.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation (6-8 du/ac) with a "P" modifier added to it (parcel
#7).
Out-Parcel #8
Discussion concerned staff's rationale for recommending 6-8
dwelling units per acre on this parcel.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to move on the staff/Planning Commission
recommendation for 4-6 du/ac on out-parcel #8
Councilman Malcolm expressed concern with the previously approved
zoning for parcel #5.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) have staff come back with a report in the next
Council packet of the pros and cons and a list of action required
to change the zoning on out-parcel #5.
5. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PCC-86-15; REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT 24-HOUR
SELF-SERVICE GAS STATION WITH MINI-MARKET
AND CAR WASH AT NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF
BONITA ROAD AND PLAZA BONITA ROAD MOBIL
OIL CORPORATION (Continued from February
4, 1986)(Director of Planning)
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PCC-86-15 FOR A SERVICE STATION FACILITY
AT BONITA ROAD AND PLAZA BONITA ROAD
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing
was declared open.
This item is an appeal by Mobil Oil Corporation of the Planning
Commission's denial of their request to construct a 24-hour,
self-service gas station with mini-market and car wash at the
northwest quadrant of Bonita Road and Plaza Bonita Road in the
C-V-P zone.
Director Krempl reported the item was continued by the Council
from their meeting of February 4, 1986, in order for staff to
report back on the following questions: (1) the feasibility of
requiring a future road dedication along Bonita Road for a third,
free-flow travel lane to 1-805, (2) the feasibility of requiring
an off-ramp from Plaza Bonita Road to the 1-805 on-ramp, and (3)
the County's intentions regarding their property adjacent to the
Mobil site.
1. On January 8, 1986, the Planning Commission denied this
request.
2. The Design Review Committee directed the applicant to have
their architect view the Bonita area and to design a project
to fit the architecture of the area.
It was the Planning Director's recommendation:
1. To find that this project will have no significant
environmental impacts and adopt the Negative Declaration and
the addendum issued on IS-84-25.
2. Based on the findings contained in his report, adopt a
resolution reversing the decision of the Planning Commission
and approving the request subject to the following conditions:
a. Development of the site shall comply with the plan
approved or conditionally approved by the Design Review.
Committee.
b. The developer shall construct and improve the median to
be built on Bonita Road subject to the approval of the
City Engineer.
c. The developer shall be responsible for the dedication of
additional right-of-way along Bonita Road subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
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Director Krempl added that the County Department of General
Services indicated if the County leases their adjacent property,
those funds would go towards improvements to the Sweetwater Park.
They felt appropriate uses would be according to the C-V-P with a
precise plan overlay. The County had no objection to joint
development of the parcels.
Traffic Engineer Glass discussed interim traffic studies performed
on the project. Staff contacted CalTrans regarding an off-ramp
from Plaza Bonita Road to the 1-805 on-ramp. Improvements would
be expensive as they would include dredging and providing a bridge
in this vicinity. Mr. Glass advised against a free-flow travel
lane to 1-805 at this time.
In answer to Councilman Moore's concern regarding planning the
free-flow lane, Mr. Glass noted this would involve the County
property, Mobil Oil property, as well as construction of the
bridge by CalTrans.
Mr. R. B. Clair, representing the County Parks Department,
commented in order to combine the parcels, the County property
would have to be rezoned commercial. Since this has not occurred,
the County cannot proceed in the development. He reiterated if
the County leases the property, proceeds would go towards
maintenance of the park; if the property is sold, the proceeds
would go towards site development.
Mr. Herman Kimmel, 3300 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach 92660,
representing Mobil Oil, declared a number of safety and traffic
congestion studies were performed for this site. The service
station is not in an intersection--it is between intersections
where accidents don't normally occur; a service station project
would not add traffic; safety would be increased as traffic would
be slowed due to freeway ramps; the convenience center and car
wash will have almost negligible effects during peak traffic hours.
Mr. Jim Chodzko, 1320 Columbia 'Street, San Diego 92101,
representing the Bradley Family Trust, stated it would be unfair
to the property owners to delay development of the project pending
the County's decision on development of their property. He urged
Council to adopt staff's recommendation to move forward on this
project.
Jacqueline Lassman, 171 Jacaranda Road, Chula Vista, and George
Kost, President, Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, 3609 Belle
Bonnie Brae Road, Bonita, spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation. Their concerns involved: amount of traffic which
will occur when all present construction on Bonita Road is
complete; amount of traffic accidents in this area since 1975;
suggested residents in this area be canvassed; suggested the City
purchase County and Bradley properties to develop park area.
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In response to Council's concern about the convenience center, Mr.
Blair Fountain, representing Mobil Oil Corporation, reiterated the
"snack shop" is not a convenience market or a grocery store. This
operation sells only "impulse" snack items and is located in a 525
sq. ft. mini-market.
Councilman Moore noted the resolution does not contain the
Planning Director's recommendation (2c).
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was
declared closed.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to amend the resolution to include the
Planning Director's recommendation, 2c, pertaining to dedication
of additional right-of-way.
Councilman Moore stated he could not support the Conditional Use
Permit unless there was a free-flow traffic lane.
Councilman Malcolm remarked he could not support the project
unless it is totally developed including the County parcel.
MS (Malcolm/Moore) to deny the appeal.
In response to Mayor Cox's question, City Attorney Harron
explained if Council disapproved of beer and wine sales in the
mini-market, they could place a condition on the project
prohibiting these sales.
Councilman Scott stated no matter what happens to the proposed
site, it would strongly dictate zoning of the County property to
the west.
The motion to deny the appeal passed with Mayor Cox opposed.
MS (Scott/Moore) to look into both pieces of property, especially
looking into what property owners are seeking and the value of the
County property.
Councilman Malcolm stated he opposed the motion noting higher
priorities in the City. For example, installation of a traffic
signal On Allen School Road was requested due to numerous traffic
fatalities in that area, and that request was disapproved by
Council.
The motion passed with Councilman Malcolm opposed.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING GPA-86-4 AND PCZ-86-B; CONSIDERATION OF
THE CITY OF. CHULA VISTA'S PROPOSAL TO
AMEND THE PLAN DIAGRAM OF THE LAND USE
ELEMENT OF THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN
BY THE DESIGNATION THEREON OF
APPROXIMATELY 63 ACRES OF TERRITORY,
GENERALLY LOCATED WESTERLY OF BAY
BOULEVARD, NORTHERLY OF PALOMAR STREET,
AND ALONG THE EASTERLY SHORELINE OF SAN
DIEGO BAY, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AS
"RESEARCH AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL," AND
PREZONE THE SAID TERRITORY "I-L-P,"
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL WITH PRECISE PLAN
(Director of Planning)
a. RESOLUTION 12378 APPROVING GPA-86-4 FOR THE DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 63 ACRES AS "RESEARCH AND
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL"
b. ORDINANCE 2140 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
APPROVING PCZ-86-B FOR THE PREZONING
OF APPROXIMATELY 63 ACRES AS "I-L-P"
(LIMITED INDUSTRIAL WITH PRECISE
PLAN) - FIRST READING
The City of Chula Vista, on behalf of the involved property
owners, initiated the reorganization of about 63 acres of
territory, located on the westerly side of Bay. Boulevard,
northerly of Palomar Street, and along the easterly shoreline of
San Diego Bay, in the City of San Diego, with the Local Agency
Formation Commission. The proposed reorganization, called the
"Palomar/Bay Boulevard Reorganization," involves the deannexation
of the subject acreage, and their subsequent annexation to the
City of Chula Vista. The proposed General Plan Amendment and
prezoning would enable these processes to proceed before LAFCO.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommended that Council approve
GPA-86-4 and PCZ-86-B.
This being the time and place as advertised, the Mayor declared
the public hearing open.
There being no public testimony, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TELEGRAPH CANYON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
PROJECT (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TELEGRAPH CANYON
CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMENCE
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE
REAL PROPERTIES OR INTERESTS THEREIN FOR
SAID PROJECT
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained this is a
request to authorize eminent domain action for 18 of the 39
easements needed for the construction of the Telegraph Canyon
Creek Flood Control Project. Sixteen easements were granted to
and accepted by the City on January 21, 1986, by Council
Resolution No. 12342. Five easements have been granted to the
City since January 21 and will be brought for Council's approval
at a subsequent meeting. The fair market value has been appraised
and offered to the 18 owners as the full appraised value. The
offers have not been accepted. Present negotiations will continue
after adoption of the requested resolution. Eminent domain
authorization is requested at this time to ensure meeting the
scheduled project deadlines.
It was recommended Council authorize the City Attorney to commence
eminent domain proceedings to acquire the real property and
authorize the Director of Finance to deposit funds as necessary
for security deposits, filing fees and expert witness fees, court
awards and any sums required to be deposited in court.
Councilman Malcolm questioned why the Council could not proceed
with the formation of an assessment district on property owners
since the improvements are being made to their properties.
Discussion ensued regarding time constraints for forming such a
district stating detailed procedures must be arranged according to
federal guidelines. Whether or not an assessment district is
financed, findings still need to be made regarding acquisition of
the property.
In answer to Council's questions, Associate Civil Engineer Saucedo
stated 18 properties are currently in escrow. The City has
accepted the project; however, if it is not approved, the escrow
funds would be returned to the City.
Mayor Cox questioned the cost benefit ratio, the prognosis of
raising or lowering the price, and current legislation regarding
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding of the project. In response,
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Director Lippitt explained the legislation (HR6) raises limits of
the Corps of Engineers funding from $4 million to $6 million (due
to the 30% proviso). The Senate has not considered this
resolution, but the City's Washington consultant will be working
with the Chairman of the Environmental Public Works Committee for
approval of the bill. The measure would have to be approved by
the Senate and the House to raise the funds. There are time
constraints involving approval of the project and passage of the
bill due to the federal government's fiscal year ending in October.
Mr. Warren Hegstrom, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, stated if the
current legislation passes before the project is approved, funding
would be effective for that project. The agreements should be
signed by the first of August.
Mr. Roberto Martinez, 623 Arizona Street, Chula Vista, opposed the
project because an approximate 12-foot concrete wall will be
erected immediately behind his property. This wall would not only
detract from the property value of his home, but would prevent
natural light onto his property--additionally, the wall could
collapse in the event of an earthquake~ He suggested the wall be
relocated to the west on vacant property.
Associate Civil Engineer Saucedo stated the Corps of Engineers is
investigating the suggestion to move the 12-foot wall.
There being no further public testimony, either for or against,
the public hearing was declared closed.
MS (Malcolm/Cox) to continue the public hearing to March 4 at 4
p.m. and have staff report on options.
City Attorney Harron advised the public hearing be reopened at
that time if new information is presented.
Mayor Cox clarified the intent of the motion is to continue the
hearing and authorize staff to contract with assessment district
counsel to determine legal duties the City might have.
The motion to continue the hearing passed unanimously.
Mayor Cox also suggested on the March 1 Council tour, the
Telegraph Canyon Creek Project area be viewed.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (9 16)
Items 15 and 16 pulled.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to approve the Consent Calendar.
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9. RESOLUTION 12379 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR SEWER
PURPOSES FROM EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
The improvement plans for EastLake I Unit 1 were approved by the
City on January 23, 1985. The main sewer line serving EastLake
Hills and Shores was included in these plans and is currently
being built. One line which is needed to serve portions of the
EastLake project was excluded from those plans because the exact
plan of development of one area had not been completed.
That precise plan has now been completed and it is proposed to add
the excluded sewer line as a revision to the plans. An easement
providing for construction and maintenance of this sewer line by
the City has been prepared for acceptance by the City.
10. RESOLUTION 12380 DECLARING THE COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF PUBLIC ALLEY AT THE
SOUTH END OF LAS FLORES DRIVE AND SETTING
THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SAID
VACATION (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
As a condition of approval of Tentative Parcel Map 86-4, the owner
of the property at the south end of Las Flores on the east side
was required to apply to the City for vacation of the portion of
public alley running along the west side of his property. The
owner has made the application and paid the prescribed fee.
In accordance with the California Streets and Highways Code, the
Council must adopt a resolution of intention to vacate the subject
alley and set a date for the required public hearing for
initiation of the vacation process.
It was recommended Council set the public hearing for March 11,
1986.
11. RESOLUTION 12381 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER ONE,
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SWIMMING POOL DECK
IN LOMA VERDE PARK (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Fritz Nachant, General Engineering Contractor, was awarded the
contract for Reconstruction of the Swimming Pool Deck on January
10, 1986.
Mr. Nachant submitted a letter dated February 10, 1986 to renew 34
deck drains and covers for 19 cleanouts. The original plans and
specifications called for the deck drains and cleanout covers to
be salvaged and reused. It has been discovered that the existing
deck drains are badly corroded, cracked and, in some cases, broken
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and should not be reused in the new concrete decking. The Change
Order also provides for a 15 working day time extension changing
the completion date to April 2, 1986. The 15 working day
extension is needed because it will take three weeks before the
Contractor will receive delivery of the materials.
The total cost quoted by Fritz Nachant to replace the drains and
cleanouts at contractor's price plus allowable 10% markup is
$1,977.54.
12. RESOLUTION 12382 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND WARREN, McVEIGH
AND GRIFFIN, INC. FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR EVALUATING HEALTH
INSURANCE BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
(Director of Personnel) (Continued
from 2/11/86)
In order to determine if a change in the City's group health
insurance provider (Travelers Insurance Company) would be in the
best interest of the City, bids from other carriers were sought.
The current carrier (Travelers) and the insurance coverage
provided is specifically a part of two Memoranda of Understanding
and, therefore, any changes are subject to negotiations. Because
of this, a committee representing employees bargaining groups
along with staff was formed to provide input to management in the
selection process. The first step was the selection of a
consultant to assist the City in evaluating the bids. Staff and
committee have unanimously agreed on the consultant that is
recommended to be used in evaluating the bids for health insurance
coverage.
13. RESOLUTION 12383 APPROVING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND WILLIAM F. HEITER, SENIOR
PLANNER, FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
NEWLY ANNEXED AREA (Director of Planning)
With the adoption of the Montgomery budget on November 16, 1985, a
contract Senior Planner was added for a period not to exceed one
year to coordinate the Advance Planning Division's effort to
develop a Specific Plan for the annexed area and assist with the
transition from County zoning to City zoning in the area.
Mr. Heiter is currently a Senior Planner with the County of San
Diego Planning Department. He is familiar with the Montgomery
Area and has extensive experience working with community planning
groups and a working knowledge of the County Zoning Ordinance.
It was recommended Mr. Heiter be hired for $35,000 for one year.
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14. REPORT AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS REQUEST TO CONDUCT
SECOND ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTEL
INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE TOUR (Director of
Parks & Recreation)
The San Diego Council of American Youth Hostels is requesting
permission to conduct the Great American Youth Hostel
International Bicycle Tour on Sunday, February 23, 1986.
Staff recommended approval subject to several conditions.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
15. REPORT ON INCREASE IN PARKING METER FEES
(Director of Finance/Community
Development Director)
During the City Council review of the Downtown Parking Study, the
issue of parking meter fees was referred by Council to the Town
Centre Project Area Committee (PAC) for evaluation and
recommendations.
The Town Centre Area Committee, the Downtown Business Association,
and the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce have all
reviewed and approved the following recommendations:
1. Remove penny operation from all on-street meters.
Off-street meters do not have penny operation.
2. One-hour meters remain at ~.10 per hour. Only change
would be penny removal.
3. Two-hour meters change from $.05 to $.10 per hour.
4. Four-hour meters change from $.05 to $.10 per hour.
5. Ten-hour meters change from $.05 per two hours to ~.05
per one hour.
The PAC also recommended changes in meter duration which would
result in 31 two-hour meters converted to 10-hours and three
12-minute meters converted to 30 minutes.
Councilman Scott questioned recommendations 4 and 5 of the staff
report pertaining to long-term parking.
Councilman Moore expressed concern that downtown employees would
be parking in the ten-hour metered spaces which would defeat the
purpose of the parking district.
M3jC(Scott/Cox) to send this back to the Town Centre Project Area
Committee and especially note long-term parking for employees
(specifically, four and ten-hour parking meters).
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16. REPORT REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS
TO THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Assistant City Attorney)
On 'November 26, 1985, Council requested staff consider amending
the appropriate sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to
insure the confidentiality of complaints to the City's Police
Department. Specifically, Council expressed concern that names of
crime victims were being released as public information by the
Police Department. After a review of the Police Department
procedures and consideration of the applicable sections of Chapter
3.5 (commencing with Section 6250*) of Division 7, of Title 1 of
the Government Code (commonly referred to as the California Public
Records Act), the City Attorney's office concluded that the
procedures followed by the Police Department (Chapter XX, Chula
Vista Police Department Manual) are legally necessary.
The current practice of the Chula Vista Police Department is to
provide information to the media when requested pursuant to the
specific requirements of Section 6254. The Officer who compiles
the report is provided an opportunity on the report form to
indicate whether or not, in his or her opinion, the information
should be released to the media.
(Councilman Malcolm left the dais at this time.)
MSC (Cox/Scott) to continue this item for one week. (CouncilmanMalcolm
out.)
OTHER RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
17. RESOLUTION 12384 ACCEPTING BIDS, TRANSFERRING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AWARDING CONTRACT,
AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR REMODEL
OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN THE
CITY HALL BUILDING IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer/Director of Building
& Housing)
On January 8, 1986 the City Engineer received bids for the work
which included the remodel of the vacated City Attorney area for
use by Management Services PAPE and Public Information Divisions.
It was recommended that Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $7,801 from the Revenue
Sharing Contingency Account to the CIP account.
2. Authorize the loan of $16,980.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Revenue Sharing Fund to the CIP account.
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3. Authorize the total project expenditure of $42,281.00,
which includes $17,500 from the currently budgeted CIP
account.
4. Accept bids and award contract to Ronco Construction
Co., La Mesa, (low bidder) in the amount of ~33,331.00.
5. Authorize staff to execute Change Order #1 to increase
the contract in the amount of ~5,050.00.
(Councilman Malcolm returned to the dais.)
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Goss noted two items set for the February 27 CoUncil
Conference: computer traffic signal system and guidelines for
future growth of the City.
19. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox reported SB1742 introduced by Senator Ellis would
change the composition of the San Diego Unified Port District
reducing it two five members.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to oppose SB1742.
b. The Mayor commended the Parks & Recreation staff for
informative news bulletins regarding that department's
activities.
c. MSC (Cox/Moore) to go into Closed Session at the end of the
business meeting regarding potential litigation, actual
litigation (Sierra Club vs. Coastal Commission), and Section
404 permit discussion on access road to Gunpowder Point.
20. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Moore noted the number of Council functions
scheduled for this coming Friday, February 21.
b. Councilman Malcolm discussed SB367 regarding Transportation
Financing.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to support SB367.
c. Councilman Malcolm stated the Legislative Committee
recommends opposing AB2236 - exempting places for homeless
from paying utility users tax.
Minutes - 16 - February 18, 1986
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to write the State Assembly urging Senators
Deddeh and Ellis to oppose AB2236.
Councilman Scott noted if this bill is passed, the City should
argue its Charter City status.
d. Councilman Malcolm stated he had advocated his personal
concerns regarding necessity of Routes 117 and 125 to the
South Bay Transportation System.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to go on record reiterating Council's support
for the necessity of Routes 117 and 125 to the South Bay
Transportation System.
e. Councilman Scott questioned the legality of asphalt poured
near the fence on "J" Street by Hilltop Elementary School.
Director Lippitt stated all sidewalks must be poured with
cement according to City policy. The property under question
is in the street right-of-way and therefore requires an
encroachment permit. Staff will pursue this issue so that
the permit will be obtained.
f. Councilman Scott referred to recent newspaper articles
pertaining to the eviction of a mobilehome park resident and
the vandalism of an automobile at Canterbury Court.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to request the Human Relations Commission
review these two cases (review for future policies).
g. Mayor Cox questioned the itinerary preparation for the
Council tour on March 1.
City Manager Goss replied the itinerary could be made
available for distribution at the Redevelopment Agency
meeting this Thursday.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:21 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 p.m. to the meeting of Tuesday, February 25,
1986 at 7 p.m. and the Council Conference on Thursday, February
27, 1986 at 4 p.m.
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