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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1989/04/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, April 18, 1989 Council Chamber 7:08 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Nader, Moore ABSENT: Councilman Malcolm ALSO PRESENT City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Rudolf PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Cox corrected the Minutes of April 4 to reflect his time of arrival as 4:07 p.m. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meetings of April 4 as amended and for the Regular Meeting of April 11, 1989. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PRESENTATION OF MISS CHULA VISTA, PAM ROSINSKI Jonnie Loughlin, Director, Chula Vista Pageant 1989 Miss Chula Vista expressed her pride in representing the City in the Del Mar Fair and invited everyone to participate by attending the "Fairest of the Fair" pageant on Friday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bing Crosby Hall. b. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY AS "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH" Deborah Law, Chairpersnn for San Diego County Better Hearing and Speech Month, accepted the Proclamation and thanked Council for all of the South County Residents. Ms. Law also invited everyone to attend the free speech and hearing screening clinic at Bonita Plaza on May 20. MINUTES - 2 - April 18, 1989 c. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 24 AS "PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES / WEEK" Mrs. Ruth Smith, Administrative Secretary for the Planning Department, accepted the Proclamation on behalf of all Professional Secretaries in the City of Chula Vista and expressed how gratifying it is to be a secretary to someone for whom you respect and to contribute to the growth of the City in which you can be proud. City Manager Goss added his special thanks to all professional secretaries on behalf of all the managers and mid-managers of the City, stating that no department could function without them. d. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 1989 AS "FAIR HOUSING MONTH" z Eric Money-Penny, Fair Housing Officer accepted the Proclamation and reported the results of his annual "Fair Housing Poster Contest" which produced seven winners, three of whom accepted their gifts and checks personnally at the Council Meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 16) Pulled items: 3a and 5. COUNCILMAN NADER OFFERED THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR which was read by titles, the reading of the texts waived by unanimous consent and approved. (Councilman Malcolm absent) 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF A 5.4 ACRE BAY ACCESS PARK ~ A1 Ducheny, Chairman, Harborview Community Council, 2168 Logan Avenue, San Diego 92113 Pulled from the Consent Calendar. b. REQUEST THAT HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL BE MADE PERMANENT AND/' FUNDING BE PROVIDED FOR OPERATING EXPENSES Pamela Smith, District Manager, 380 Third Avenue, Suite B, Chula Vista 92010 Inasmuch as a number of the Human Services Council's members are not City residents, Council directed the group continue to function as they have in the past with full realization of the value provided by their input and suggestions in matters relating to social service programs. Council also recommended that the Human Services Council request for $1,000 to defray operating expenses be presented for approval with the 1989-90 City operating budget. c. REQUEST TO NOT BE REAPPOINTED TO COMMISSION ON AGING Alex/: Pressutti, Commissioner Council accepted Mr. Pressutti's request with regret and directed the vacancy be posted. MINUTES 3 April 18, 1989 d. RESIGNATION FROM RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Thomas L. Mitchell Council accepted Mr. Mitchell's resignation with regret and directed the vacancy be posted. 4. RESOLUTION 14046 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND P&D TECHNOLOGIES REGARDING PREPARATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (Director of Planning) On October 13, 1987, Council approved an amendment to the agreement with P&D Technologies for work on the General Plan Update as well as the appropriation of $9,500 from the General Fund. Erroneously these funds were never encumbered prior to the end of FY 1987-88 and, therefore, rolled back into the General Fund. Work on the General Plan Update has progressed into its final stages and work necessitating these funds has been previously performed. Council authorized $9,500 be appropriated from the General Fund to cover the costs of the contract. 5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ONA, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE MTDB RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Planning) Pulled from the Consent Calendar. 6. RESOLUTION 14047 APPROVING FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT 88-4, LAS FLORES NO. 2, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE PUBLIC STREET DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE EASErlENT GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION (Director of Public Works) On May 10, 1988 Council approved the Tentative Map for Chula Vista Tract 88-4, Las Flores No. 2 subdivision. 7. RESOLUTION 14048 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT CONNOLEY, HALECREST AND PALOMAR PARKS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS THEREFOR (Director of Public Works) The work includes excavation and grading, construction of masonry block retaining walls, PCC steps and sidewalk, PCC mow strip, tot lot curbing and other miscellaneous work shown on the plans. Council awarded the contract to Edwards Construction Co. (low bidder) in the amount of $43,102.07. MINUTES 4 April 18, 1989 8. RESOLUTION 14049 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN HILLTOP PARK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works) The work consists of installation of a new irrigation system and associated equipment. Council awarded the contract to Heffler Company, Inc. (low bidder) in the amount of $69,900. 9. RESOLUTION 14050 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND POUNTNEY ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON TOBIAS DRIVE NORTH OF OXFORD STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works) Pountney Associates ranked fourth of 14 consultants which responded to the request for statements of qualification and was offered a contract to design the fourth highest priority CIP project which is the installation of drainage improvements near Tobias Drive north of Oxford Street. Council allocated funds in the amount of $106,900 from Community Development Block Grant revenues for design and construction of the drainage ~mprovements during the 1988-89 CIP budget process; this agreement utilizes $32,850 of the allocated funds. 10. RESOLUTION 14051 APPROVING THE FY 89-90 CLAIMS FOR THE FY 89-90 2% NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUND (Director of Public Works) Annually the City submits an updated list of projects for inclusion in the Five-Year Implementation Program of the Non-Motorized element of the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). In response to SANDAG'S request, staff has prepared and forwarded to SANDAG a draft five-year plan for construction of bicycle lanes and routes. Council authorized official submittal of the FY 89-90 bicycle projects claims for available TDA and Transportation Sales Tax funds. 11. RESOLUTION 14052 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,400,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES BY THE REDEVELON~ENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Finance) This is a companion resolution to an item on the Redevelopment Agency agenda of this date authorizing the issuance of $5,400,000 principal amount of bond anticipation notes. State law requires that the City approve any issuance of notes by the Redevelopment Agency. MINUTES ~ 5 - April 18, 1989 12. RESOLUTION 14053 OPPOSING THE PROPOSED RULES GOVERNING EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS FROM OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR {City Attorney) The Draft Rules are weaker than the current rules and will hamper efforts to comply with the Clean Air Act. 13. ORDINANCE 2306 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RENTAL MOBILEHONE PARKS - SECOND READING & ADOPTION {Acting Community Development Director/City Attorney) The Ordinance amends the City's Mobilehome Space Rent Binding Arbitration Ordinance which was placed on first reading at the meeting of April ll, 1989. 14. ORDINANCE 2309 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONES SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Planning Director) The Ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of April 11, 1989. 15. ORDINANCE 2310 AMENDING SECTION 2.56.220 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT {Assistant City Attorney) Council directed staff to return with a proposed amendment to the City's purchasing ordinance to provide broad flexibility to participate in the County's now Statewide program. The proposed ordinance will delete the requirement that surplus property may only be transferred to approved civic or social organizations "within the City" and will increase the value of matters eligible for free transfer to approved civic or social organizations from $500 to $5,000. 16. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT BY KAMEL HINDI AT 661 REDLANDS PLACE (Director of Public Works) The owner of the property at 661 Redlands Place applied for an encroachment permit to maintain an existing retaining wall which exceeds 18 inches in height and constructed in the City's open space lot at the rear of his parcel. Council, according to Chapter 17.08 of the Municipal Code, denied the request. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES 6 April 18, 1989 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 17, REPORT ON THE PROPOSED REPROGRAMMING OF THE BROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND MAIN STREET WIDENING PROJECTS (Continued from meeting of April 11, 1989) (Director of Public Works) PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX EXPENDITURE PLAN (RTIP) RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF CHULA VISTA'S PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX EXPENDITURE PLAN TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS MOTION MSC (Cox/Moore) to accept the recommendation of staff to continue the item to the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1989. (Councilman Malcolm absent) 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Victor A. Nolan, 12 Via Barberini, 92010, representing the Post Office, announced an opening house at the Post Office on Saturday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., which involves a tour of the Post Office and explanation of the mailing procedure. PULLED ITEMS 3a. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF A 5.4 ACRE BAY ACCESS PARK A1 Ducheny, Chairman, Harborview Community Council, 2168 Logan Avenue, San Diego 92113 It is recommended that a letter be transmitted to the Port District and Port Commissioner Penner urging that an amendment to the General Plan from Industrial to Park use be considered by the District Board. Mayor Cox commented on the possibility of causing a delay in existing plans for a 4.2 acre park and referred to previous procedure that Council not give direction to the Chula Vista Port Commissioner. Councilman Moore also stated his concern with urging or enticing and getting into other cities' business. MOTION MSC (Nader/McCandliss) to approve the staff recommendation. (Councilman Moore voted no; Councilman Malcolm absent) 5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ONA, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE MTDB RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Planning) MINUTES 7 April 18, 1989 In August 1988 and January 1989, Council received a report and had a workshop on the MTDB Beautification Project Master Plan as prepared by ONA landscape Architects. Council requested a focus on the entry ways into the City at the MTDB right-of-way and additional cost information. The previous contract for design services with ONA, Inc. has expired and, due to this contractor's expertise and knowledge of the project, competitive bidding for additional design work is rendered impractical. Budgeted C.I.P. monies in FY 1986-87 totalled $178,000 for this project. The previous master plan contract was for $20,200, leaving a balance of $157,800. The balance following this contract will be $150,600. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned which next step will lead to completion of the landscaping plan. Director Krempl reported the contract will focus on the entry areas of the City, as well as the design and to look at maintenance and water costs, and to come back to Council with alternative cost and budget sources for the plan. COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved. (Councilman Malcolm absent) 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Lori Lieberman, Administrative Analyst with a degree in Urban Planning was introduced to City Council and welcomed to the City. a. Scheduling of Council meetings - April 27 workshop is planned to discuss the Otay Ranch. 20. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Cox announced that agenda items for the Joint Council/School Boards Meeting on Monday, May 1, at 4 p.m. are due in the City Clerk's office. The one item to date concerns graffiti in the City. Councilman Nader and Mayor Cox agreed that the new policy adopted by Council on "gangs" is more appropriate to discuss and should be added to the agenda. a. H Street Grade Crossing Gate Closing Demonstration Project The MTDB approved this item last week. This will save 50% of the delay caused when the grade crossing gates are down at trolley stations. b. Appointments to the Chula Vista 2000 Steering Committee - Council met on April 12 and made selections for the Steering Committee for the Chula Vista 2000 Task Force: MINUTES 8 April 18, 1989 Mike Green, Chairman; Sharon Reid, Vice Chairman; Penny Allen, Member at Large; Judy Schulenberg, Chairman of the Library Subcommittee; Jose Viesca, Vice Chairman of the Libnrary Subcommittee; Chris Chase, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Subcommittee; Einda Rayburn, Vice Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Subcommittee; Joanne Carson, Chairman of the Environmental Issues and Open Space Subcommittee; (Vice Chairman of the Environmental Issues and Open Space Subcommittee now vacant); Jim Acton, Chairman of Economic Development Jobs Subcommittee; Gary Bonelli, Vice Chairman of Economic Development Jobs Subcommittee; Patricial Caldwell, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Arts Task Force (which will also serve as the Cultural Arts Subcommittee); Colleen Scott, Vice Chairman of the Ad Hoc Arts Task Force. (Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Daycare Subcommittee now vacant.) MOTION MSC (Cox/Moore) to ratify the above appointments. (Councilman Malcolm absent) Mayor Cox stated the need to set dates for the initial meetings of the Chula Vista 2000 Steering Committee. (1) Thursday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 (for Steering Committee Members to get to know each other and benefit from the concepts of the task); (2) Saturday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 (joint Meeting of the City Council and the Steering Committee; and (3) Thursday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber (full meeting with all applicants). Appointments to the Ad Hoc Arts Task Force was discussed by Council who concurred a Sub-Committee be formed since this Task Force may eventually work into a Commission. MOTION MSC (Cox/Moore) that Councilmembers McCandliss and Nader, as a Council Sub-Committee, appoint Members to the Chula Vista Ad Hoc Arts Task Force. (Councilman Malcolm absent) Mayor Cox reported the appointment of the Vice-Chairman of the Environmental Issues and Open Space Sub-Committee will be set for the Agenda of the April 25 Regular Meeting. Mayor Cox asked for ratification of the appointments to the Water Task Force: Chula Vista residents: Penny Allen, Archie Hall, Bill Robens, Larry Dumlao, Constance Byram. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Moore) to ratify the appointments as stated. (Councilman Malcolm absent) MINUTES 9 - April 18, 1989 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS: a. Status of the Parks in the East Lake area direct this item be scheduled on an agenda for action in approximately three weeks. Assistant City Manager Asmus reported this issue should, first, be placed on the next Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda and, then, the next scheduled Council Agenda. b. The Substance Abuse Task Force, of which she is a Member, has scheduled a Conference on Saturday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Montgomery High School. which has topics for "kids and their parents" for grades 4 through 12. Student Leaders and Members of the "Just Say No" club have been invited. Councilwoman McCandliss handed out bumper stickers which say, "Too Good for Alcohol and Other Drugs." COUNCILMAN MOORE: c. Damage on Bonita Glen Drive Potential cause by car wash of Shell Service Station MOTION MSC (Moore/Nader) to direct staff to review this matter with appropriate staff of the Shell Oil Company and to seek corrective actions both to deter future damage and permanent repairs to Bonita Glen Drive. (Councilman Malcolm absent) Mayor Cox announced a decision in the Skorepa vs. City of Chula Vista case that, barring any appeal, in favor of the City of Chula Vista. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:59 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC  CITY CLERK . 7ortune, CMC ~EPUTY CITY CLERK