HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1989/01/24At 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., City Council met in Closed Session to
discuss Garcia v. City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista v. Raso, and
Barrick v. Chula Vista.
MINUTES FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, January 24, 1989 Council Chamber
7:15 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Nader,
Malcolm and Moore
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Deputy City Manager Morris; City
Attorney Harron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Moore noted that on page 10 of the Minutes of January
17 he voted "no" on the Ordinance for item 5, rather than
Councilman Malcolm as stated.
MOTION
MSC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the Minutes for the Joint
Council/Charter Review Meeting of January 12, 1989 and the Amended
Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1989. (Mayor Cox
abstained from the vote on the Minutes of January 17th and
Councilman Malcolm abstained from the vote on the Minutes of
January 12th because of absences from those meetings.)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Mayor Cox read a statement for the
television audience and those in attendance at the Meeting
regarding Chula Vista 2000 Task Force and asked for volunteers to
serve on this Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR (items 3a - 13)
Pulled Items: 7, 9, 10 and 1t.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM OFFERED the balance of the Consent Calendar
which was read by title, the reading of the texts waived by
unanimous consent, and approved unanimously.
MINUTES - 2 - January 24, 1989
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO REVIEW DRAFT LEGISLATION ON SDG&E/SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON MERGER Senator Larry Stirling, 7777
Alvarado Road, Ste. 377, La Mesa 92041
Senator Stirling has proposed a draft of legislation to allow the
people of San Diego County to vote on the merger of SDG&E into
Southern California Edison and to vote for a public takeover of
SDGE if appropriate. Council referred the draft legislation to
the Legislative Committee for a recommendation.
b. CONCERNS REGARDING NOISE POLLUTION Ray Raphael, 1934 Rue
Chateau, Chula Vista 92013
Mr. Raphael expressed his concerns regarding the noise
disturbances caused by loud stereos in cars, vans, pickups and
homes. Council referred the letter to staff for a more specific
response and report.
c. REQUEST TO INVESTIGATE HAZARDOUS SIDEWALK AREA (NW CORNER OF~.~
EAST H AND OTAY LAKES ROAD) J. W. Higgins, Apache Drive,
Chula Vista
~Ir. Higgins stated there was a hazardous condition existing at
this intersection: both the sidewalk and handicap ramp were too
steep which could cause a person walking or in a wheelchair to be
"thrown into traffic." Council directed staff to advise Mr. Hicks
that the Public Works Department is addressing his concerns and
will bring a report back to Council.
d. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL DOWNTOWN PARKING ENFORCEMENT
AND PARKING METER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOR FY 1989-90 Tom
Huntington, Chairman, TC Project Area Committee
Mr. Huntington stated the concerns of the Committee regarding the
lack of parking enforcement and parking meter maintenance within
the downtown area and requested hiring additional personnel to
alleviate this problem. Council directed staff to schedule this
request for the 1989-90 Budget process.
e. REQUEST TO USE PARKWAY COMMUNITY CENTER FOR HO~ELESS FROM
FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 12 Regional Task Force on the Homeless,
Joan Schaeffer, Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Niez Coordinator,
655 Fourth Avenue, Suite 36, San Diego 92101
Mayor Cox noted a letter was received from the Regional Task Force
on the Homeless which stated they wish to pull this item because
they no longer need the Parkway Community Center from February 25
to March 12 since the Baptist Church in Bonita has offered their
facility.
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to file the subject request.
MINUTES 3 January 24, 1989
4. RESOLUTION 13942 RATIFYING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREErIENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE WYATT
COMPANY FOR BENEFIT CONSULTING SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT (Director of Personnel)
The City has been contracting with The Wyatt Company for health
and welfare benefit consulting services since January 1988. This
amendment extends the existing contract for one year, expands the
scope of work and revises the contract cost.
5. RESOLUTION 13943 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND P&D TECHNOLOGIES FOR
PREPARATION OF PHASE ONE OF THE FISCAL
IMPACT MODEL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Planning)
The technical capability of P&D Technologies, City Staff and the
fiscal analytical experience of John McTighe and Associates will
provide the combined experience and expertise the City requires
for this analysis. Council directed staff to appropriate $27,540
from Development Impact Fees and authorized the Mayor to execute
the Agreement.
6. RESOLUTION 13944 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND ANTHONY J. LETTIERI FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA
PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Planning)
The agreement is for temporary professional planning assistance.
The contract is to allow for the processing and evaluation of
plans for SPA II of Rancho Del Rey and all costs will be paid to
the City by the applicant. Council authorized the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESPONSES TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE 1987-88 SAN DIEGO GRAND JURY
(Principal Management Assistant)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
8. RESOLUTION 13945 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SDG&E TO UTILIZE THERMAL
ENERGY STORAGE ITES) AT THE LIBRARY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT IDirector of Public Works)
MINUTES - 4 January 24, 1989
Staff has worked with SDG&E, mechanical engineering firms and
equipment vendors during the past year to explore options for
future air conditioning equipment replacement with a major
emphasis focused on energy conservation. Staff has concluded that
"Thermal Energy Storage" is the option which serves the best
interest both at the present time and into the future years.
9. ORDINANCE 2291 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PETITION
FOR MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT
NEGOTIATION AND ARBITRATION SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION (City Attorney)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
10. REPORT ON CREATION OF ADDITIONAL DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER POSITION (City Manager)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11. REPORT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND FIRST AVENUE
PROPOSED PAINTED TRAFFIC ISLAND (Director
of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
12. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) NEW ROUTE
705A (Director of Public Works)
Implementation of the proposed Route 705A would operate between
the Bayfront Trolley Station and Southwestern College. Part of
the new route would serve the same area as the existin9 705,
increasing frequency of service and also serve new areas in Chula
Vista and the County of San Diego. Council directed staff to
recommend approval to SCOOT Board.
13. REPORT REGARDING POTENTIAL USE OF LOW/MODERATE
INCOME HOUSING FUNDS FOR RESIDENT PORTION
OF MOBILEHOME SPACE RENT ARBITRATION
COSTS (Acting Community Development
Director)
Staff has determined that the potential use of low/moderate income
housing set-aside funds would be eligible to cover the residents'
portion of mobilehome space rent arbitration costs (pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 3334.2). Council approved the use
in concept an~ directed staff to bring a proposed plan for
implementation to the Redevelopment Agency at its February 16
meeting for consideration.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES - 5 - January 24, 1989
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
14. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-89-3: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISIO~ MAP FOR LADERA VILLAS, CVT
89-3 - LADERA VILLAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Director of Planning)
a. RESOLUTION 13946 CERTIFYING EIR-81-1 WITH ADDENDUM AND
ADOPTING CEQA FINDINGS AND STATENENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION FOR LADERA
VILLAS, CVT 89-3
b. RESOLUTION 13947 APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP FOR LADERA
VILLAS, CVT 89-3
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the
public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl submitted
transparencies noting the location of the proposed subdivision,
the configuration of the lots; noted it was part of the Rancho del
Rey Specific Plan as one of the out parcels; the project came
before the Council and Planning Commission last July and it was
denied by both; however, the developer has been working on this
project, now presenting a new plan. Director Krempl noted the
CEQA findings and statement of overriding considerations; there
are now 2t conditions for approval. The developer has met with
the people in the neighborhood regarding their concerns of lot
sizes, grading and the traffic. In summary, Director Krempl
stated the plan is now far below the density of the Specific
Plan. The developer has satisfied the neighborhood as to the
alignment of the road and to the satisfaction of the adjoining
McMillin development, and has resolved all of the issues of the
previous map.
In answer to Councilman Nader's question, Environmental
Coordinator Reid stated that the Resource Conservation Commission
did review the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and found it
satisfactory. Councilman Nader stated his concerns regarding the
statement of overriding considerations.
Attorney Don Lindberg, 4201 Bonita Road, Bonita, representing the
developer, ~lax Stewart, Jr., stated they had no comments regarding
the staff report or the Planning Commission action, pointing out
the reduction of the number of lots is not a potential mitigating
factor and that there are no overriding significant considerations
to the EIR of the project.
MINUTES 6 - January 24, 1989
Mr. George Hartman, 1034 Paseo Entrada, Chula Vista, stated he is
one of the people that requested the previous plan not be approved
and noted that the residents in the neighborhood are now satisfied
with the developer's new plan and questioned who the people would
contact if the people could not find the "alternate route". City
Manager Goss gave him the name of John Lippitt, Director of Public
Works.
Mr. Rick Jaime, 1160 Paseo Serena, Chula Vista, said he wished to
go on record that he has no opposition to the subdivision.
There being no other comments either for or against this item, the
public hearing was closed.
Councilman Malcolm noted that it is not too often a developer can
come in with a plan that addresses all of the concerns of the
Council and the residents.
COUNCILMAN ~ALCOLM OFFERED RESOLUTION a and RESOLTUION b which
were read by title, the reading of the texts waived by unanimous
consent.
Councilman Nader stated for the record that he has no problem
voting for the subdivision; however, he will vote against the
motion because of the statement of overriding considerations to
justify the environment impacts: that at a prior action, Council
approved a higher density than this plan and, therefore, the
contention is that it's justified to mitigate the environment
impacts by further reducing the density. Councilman Nader
questioned the City Attorney as to whether there has been any
Court decision under the California Environmental Quality Act for
a holding of th~s sort of determination as a basis for a statement
of overriding consideration. City Attorney Harron responded that
he is not aware of any.
VOTE OF THE RESOLUTIONS a and b:
Motion carried. (Councilman Nader voted no.)
Councilman Nader explained his "no vote for the record": he has
no problem certifying the EIR and addendum but has a problem with
the statement of overriding considerations feels it should
require more than what has been explained in the staff report. An
environmental impact has been identified which could be mitigated
but it is not going to be and the reasons for refusing to mitigate
are not adequate.
15. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT #7 TO THE
CERTIFIED LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AND BAYFRONT
SPECIFIC PLAN (Community Development
Director)
MINUTES 7 - January 24, 1989
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT #7 TO THE CERTIFIED
CHULA VISTA LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AND
BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN AND AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF SAID AMENDMENT TO THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this public hearing to the
Regular Meeting of February 7, 1989 at the request of staff.
16. ORAL CO~IMUNICATIONS
a. James Lovett, Bayscene Mobilehome Park, 1100 Woodlawn AVenue,
(75), representing the Bayscene Mobilehome Residents, asked
that the Council and the City Attorney enforce Ordinance 2284
as it pertained to the rent increases in the mobilehome
parks. He stated that, for the past few years, rent increases
have been in effect at Bayscene and nothing has been done
about it. Mayor Cox responded that Ordinance 2284 was the old
ordinance; the new ordinance has the binding arbitration
process within it to solve the concerns of the Bayscene
Mobilehome residents.
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to direct the City Attorney to supply the
City Council and Mr. Lovett on when the City starts any type of
legal process and how long that legal process will take.
Mayor Cox asked that this information be made available also
to the Park Owners and the tenants.
b. Tom Kenny, 9971 Alto Drive, La Mesa, owner of one of the
mobilehome parks in Chula Vista, stated that at the last
meeting there were serious allegations made against him
specifically as to his charges for utility services made to
his tenants. Mr. Kenny explained the formula which he used to
e al~.
come up with the charges stating they were'~erfectly 1 g
PULLED ITEMS
7. RESOLUTION 13948 ADOPTING RESPONSES TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE 1987-88 SAN DIEGO GRAND JURY
(Principal Management Assistant)
Penal Code Section 933 requires that a local public agency to whom
Grand Jury findings and recommendations are addressed file written
comments and responses in a timely fashion with the Presiding
Judge of the Superior Court.
Councilman Nader commented on his concerns regarding the recycling
program and questioned what proposals were being made for a
recycling program similar to that in San Diego. Deputy City
Manager Morris stated he has a meeting with two recycling firms on
January 25 on this subject. Principal Management Assistant Popek
MINUTES 8 January 24, 1989
reported that the City applied for a recycling grant last October
but was just recently informed the grant was given to the City of
Visalia. Ms. Popek stated the City is now exploring different
options.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN NADER and read by title, the
reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved
unanimously.
9. ORDINANCE 2291 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PETITION
FOR MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT
NEGOTIATION AND ARBITRATION - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION (City Attorney)
The ordinance would require mobilehome park owners to identify the
names and address of all residents subject to a rent increase.
The ordinance placed on first reading at the meeting of January
17, 1989 was changed to identify "good faith" rather than
"substantial compliance.'~
Councilman Moore said he attended the Mobilehome Issues Committee
Meeting this date at which the Members recommended the following:
Sec. 9.50.065 Notice of Rent Increase
In any situation where a mobilehome park owner wishes to
increase the space rent above the applicable CPI, he must
first give notice as follows:
1. If the residents within the affected mobilehome park have
established a representative body and notify the owner in
writing of its existence, a copy of the rent increase
notice must be sent to the Chairman of that body.
2. A copy of the rent increase notice must be given to the
Community Development Department of the City of Chula
Vista.
3. The rent increase notice must contain the space numbers
of all residents who are subject to the increase which is
above the amount of the applicable CPI.
Roy Muraoka, 1478 1st Avenue, owner of Palace Gardens, questioned
the ordinance requirement of notifying the tenants of rent
increases noting that in his two parks, one is on a monthly basis
and the other on a yearly basis. Mayor Cox referred to 9.50.065,
just recommended by the Mobilehome Issues Committee, indicating
that this would solve that problem.
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to adopt the amendment to Section 9.50.065 as
recommended by the Mobilehome Issues Committee.
MINUTES - 9 - January 24, 1989
City Attorney Harron suggested the Council adopt the ordinance "in
concept" and that he be directed to come back to the Council on
February 7 with the actual language instead of having the Council
place the Ordinance on Second Reading this evening.
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the comments made by the City
Attorney.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the wording of the ordinance
whereby it referred to a representative body being notified,
indicating there were parks which did not have representative
bodies. Mayor Cox suggested wording be put into the ordinance to
state "pursuant to State law".
~OTION
MS (McCandliss/Moore) on item No. 1 of the proposed notice of the
increase, the language be changed to say (in effect of what is in
item 3): that the notice must be given to each affected resident
or group of residents who request in writing a notice of any rent
increase.
City Attorney Harron explained that the ordinance requires the
park owners to give the notice to the people who are getting the
rent increase and to any group or committee that may exist in the
park, and the space numbers will have to be designated.
Councilwoman McCandliss withdrew her motion; Councilman Moore
withdrew the second.
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Nader) to continue this item to the meeting of February
7 at 4:00 p.m. for final reading and adoption of the ordinance.
10. REPORT ON CREATION OF ADDITIONAL DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER POSITION (City Manager)
City Manager Goss reported to the Council that the number of
projects requiring top level attention has dramatically increased
over the past several years and especially over the past several
months. This level of activity requiring top level attention is
expected to continue and he recommended Council authorization to
create the additional position. Salary savings that will accrue
as a result of current and expected executive management vacancies
will pay for the creation of this new position; however, the
following year's cost is estimated to be an additional $82,485
with 40% charged to Redevelopment.
MINUTES lO January 24, 1989
Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concerns with creating
another level of staff that may isolate the City Manager from his
department heads. City Manager Goss explained his proposal would
actually enhance it. Councilman Nader stated that one member of
the Administrative staff should be familiar with environmental
issues and perhaps this type of expertise should be in the job
description.
Councilman Malcolm stated he felt strongly that, before another
person is hired, priority should be on fighting the crime and
drugs in the City. He will, however, support this position
inasmuch as Council has hired the City Manager to run the City
and, if he feels he needs another person on his staff, Council
should support that request.
Mr. Paul Kincade, 715 Nolan Avenue, Chula Vista, said he retired
from the City over three years ago as an Administrative Analyst
and is now speaking as a concerned taxpayer. He opposes the
hiring of another staff member to the City Manager stating it is
nothing but "building an empire"; it will isolate the City Manager
from his department heads; noted the department of PAPE (Policy
Analysis and Program Evaluation) with three analysts hired years
ago; the administrative clerical staff has not been increased in
the past five years and, if another Deputy is hired, questioned if
there will be an increase in clerical personnel and the office
space this Deputy will take; the request should stand with others
experiencing the same scrutiny during the budget process; and
requested the Council bring in a Management Consultant to review
the Administrative functions to find out if this position is
indeed needed.
In answer to the Mayor's question, City Manager Goss stated that
the new Deputy would be located in City Hall; no details have been
worked out as to the exact location and he is not proposing any
additional clerical help for the new Deputy.
Mr. Joe Garcia stated he has lived in the City of Chula Vista for
thirty years and supports the additional personnel for the City
Manager.
MOTION
MSC (McCandliss/Matcolm) to approve the staff recommendation.
(Councilman Nader voted no.)
Councilman Nader explained his vote by stating there should be an
effort to find a position that has environmental expertise in the
City to handle some of the issues raised here. Mayor Cox
commented on the increase in the City's growth and the number of
issues that were presented last year and the need for the new
position.
MINUTES - tl January 24, 1989
ll. REPORT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND FIRST AVENUE
PROPOSED PAINTED TRAFFIC ISLAND IDirector
of Public Works)
In his written report to Council, Traffic Engineer Rosenberg noted
that the direction given at a previous Council meeting for the
installation of some of the traffic control items at this
intersection has been completed and recommended that Council
approve hsi recommendation for staff to include a painted island
on Country Club Drive at First Avenue to delineate traffic flow;
continue to permit southbound to eastbound left turns; monitor
traffic conditions and return with a progress report within six
months or sooner and hold in abeyance squaring off the
intersection at Country Club Drive and First AVenue.
Traffic Engineer Rosenberg submitted graphs showing the
configuration of the street alignment; the previous alignment as
recommended by the City Council and the new proposed
configuration. Councilwoman McCandliss noted that the original
complaint came from the Country Club residents; however, it was
for the Sierra Way speeding problem. Council discussion followed
with Mr. Rosenberg explaining that landscaping can be put in on
the median strip; noted the stop signs as proposed and that the
proposed design would compromise solutions to the residents'
complaints.
Irene Bushong, 856 Country Club Drive, reminded the City Council
of the petition submitted prior to this meeting stating the
residents still wish to have the street cul-de-sac'd. A slide was
presented which showed that 65 of the 75 residents in this area
signed the petition for the cul-de-sac.
John Sheffield, 834 First Avenue, and Ivo Zaninovich, 89 Country
Club Drive, spoke against the proposal as recommended by staff,
offering other various solutions to the problem, such as: stop
signs on Sierra Way, a different location for the median and
diagonal diverters.
In answer to Councilman Nader's questi6n, Mr. Rosenberg stated
that he has no reports from the Police Department as to any
speeding violations issued in this area. Councilwoman McCandliss
stated that, without more information, she is not prepared to
close the area as a cul-de-sac but would suppport the staff
recommendation for a review period after three months.
MOTION
MSUC ICox/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation with the
modification to come back to Council with a progress report in
three months period of time.
ADDITION TO THE MOTION
Councilman Moore suggested the motion include any Police Report
citations on speeding in the area. Mayor Cox added this to his
motion; Councilwoman McCandliss agreed to the second. The
addition carried unanimously.
MINUTES 12 - January 24, 1989
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Scheduling of Council meetings No report
b. Southern California Edison/San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Merger - City Manager Goss reported on the proposed merger,
noting that the City of San Diego has created a five-member
Task Force within the City Attorney's office to represent the
City of San Diego's interest on this merger. This Attorney's
office communicates regularly with other city attorneys in the
County to keep them informed of the activities. City Manager
Goss stated he has filed an intervention on January 19 with
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in connection with
their review of the merger; the filing had to meet the
deadline and does not commit the City to any further expense
or effort to pursue the intervention since the City of San
Diego is doing that. Mr. Goss added that he feels it is in
the public interests and scope of the powers of the San Diego
County Water Authority ICWA) to study the feasibility of
public ownership of the gas and electric systems of SDG&E;
reiterated he still believes the City should not participate
financially until they have a look at the scope of the work of
the study and which consultant wilt be hired to conduct the
study and to, also, examine other alternatives such as joint
powers to accomplish this. Mr. Goss added he spoke to the
General Manager of CWA who indicated the study will also spell
out alternate ways to acquire the SDG&E publicly. Mr. Goss
summarized by stating an oversight committee will be created
that will represent the region-wide community input; this
policy oversight committee will be created through SANDAG and
noted the representatives who would be on this committee.
Mayor Cox stated that he, Councilman Malcolm and City Manager
Goss attended a meeting of the South Bay Mayors on this
particular subject. He discussed the options now being
reviewed by CWA adding that if Senator Stirling's Sill is
successful, it would require a vote of the people of San Diego
County. If the Bill is not successful, however, it still does
not preclude the Board of Supervisors from placing the ballot
measure on an election. Mayor Cox declared that the
feasibility study is a very important one which he strongly
supports.
Mayor Cox noted that there will be a Council Conference on
January 26, at which time he may be late, and requested that
the MTDB Landscaping Project be No. 1 at the Conference, with
the Growth Management as No. 2.
Councilman Nader stated there was an article in the press
regarding Assemblyman Peace' status on the merger in which the
Assemblyman noted the CWA would be the ideal agency to take
over the utility company.
MINUTES 13 january 24, 1989
MOTION
M (Nader to direct the City's representative to SANDAG to do a
couple of things: (1) to assure that appropriate attention is
given to all alternatives of public ownership with particular
attention focued on SANDAG (to the extent that it is part of the
oversight committee) or some sort of joint powers agreement as a
possible operator of a public utility in the event of
municipalization; and (2) to assure specific attention is paid to
the possibility of acquiring simply the distribution grid with
production of the energy remaining in private or multiple private
hands to be able to create a free market in the electrical
production in the San Diego County region.
Councilman Malcolm stated he had not read Assemblyman Peace'
statement and would like a chance to do that.
MOTION RESTATED
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to direct the City's representative to SANDAG
to express the opinion of the City Council that the scope of
studies should include an examination of what entity would be
appropriate to take over, if one should occur, and whether it
should be SANDAG or other entities and to include in the Study
public acquisition of the merger.
City Manager Goss responded he could have this report ready to
Council at the next Regular Meeting.
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report.
18. ~IAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox expressed his appreciation for the information given
to the Council from SDG&E regarding its survey.
b. ~ayor Cox commented he just returned from Washington where he
attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting and submitted
information to the City Manager for a possible grant funding
for the Nature Interpretive Center. Mayor Cox also remarked
that he participated in some of the Inaugural activities in
Washington, D.C., and that it was a moving and impressive
ceremony.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN MOORE:
a. Questioned whether there was any effort on the part of the
staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce on the Sign
Ordinance. Director of Planning Krempl stated they had not
scheduled any meetings with them to date.
MINUTES - 14 January 24, 1989
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
b. Asked that an item be docketed for the meeting of February 7
regarding the sludge beds off of Fiesta Island, stating this
is coming before the Coastal Commission. He noted that
Miramar has dropped out of this and the City of San Diego has
been spending millions of dollars on locating another site.
If the vote is against the sludge beds off Fiesta Island,
Councilman Malcolm asked for a vote of the Council as to their
feelings on the subject as the "dumping grounds" could
probably fall down here at the South Bay.
MOTION
~ISC (Malcolm/Nader) to docket this item for the next meeting.
(Councilman Moore voted no.)
COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS:
c. Off ramp from 1-805 south onto Telegraph/L Street exit
Councilwoman McCandliss stated she was going to have drawings
made of her proposals for this off-ramp; however, she does not
have them and prefers to refer this to staff to come back with
suggestions to clarify this issue.
MOTION
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to refer this item to staff.
d. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the status of the
completion of the Communication Center at the Police Facility
and referred this item to staff for a report.
e. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that, in the older sections of
the City, it is difficult to see house and apartment house
markings and referred this to the Neighborhood Watch Committee
to look at this problem.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:52 p.m. to the Council Conference of January 26
at 4:00 p.m., and to the Regular I~4~eeting of F~?bruary 7, 1989 at
4:00 p m ~ ~l~as/z~