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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/10/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 24, 1985 City Hall 4:00 p.m. Council Conference Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox (late), Councilmembers Scott, McCandliss, Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Malcolm STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Harron In the absence of the Mayor, Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss presided over the meeting. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss stated that she would consider item #3 at this time, pending the arrival of the Mayor. 3. REPORT Advertising in "San Diegan" (Director of Management Services) (Continued from October 22, 1985) Director of Management Services Thomson submitted material and a copy of the brochure entitled "San Diegan." He stated that $26,000 was appropriated in last year's non-departmental budget for advertising and the cost of reserving one page in the "San Diegan" would total approximately $4,800 which will come out of this fund. It will be a full page, full color advertisement. Councilman Moore questioned whether there would be separate advertising for developers such as Zogob and also for the Chamber of Commerce. He suggested the ad pertaining to Chula Vista should be a coordinated effort with all parties sharing the cost. Public Information Coordinator Cox remarked the ad would be paid for totally by the City but it is hoped that it will generate businesses coming into the City. In order to obtain the ad in the "San Diegan", it is imperative staff act immediately and therefore, there is no available time now to meet with other businesses in the City to obtain matching funds - this would be a lengthy process and it would hurt the advertising. Councilman Moore indicated his problem was using City funds for promotional activities. Public Information Coordinator Cox stated that the editors of the "San Diegan" will supply the artwork and the layout for the ad. It will be sent to the City for approval. It will be a full color photo with smaller inserts of sights around the City such as the Marina, the Library and so forth. Mr. Cox noted the Oenefits to be derived from placing an ad in this particular advertising brochure. Minutes 2 - October 24, 1985 Councilman Scott agreed with Councilman Moore's concerns and stated he would like to see more of a joint effort with the businesses, the Chamber, and the City, especially with the Redevelopment Agency. (Mayor Cox arrived at the meeting 4:16 p.m.) Council discussion ensued regarding a joint effort of businesses; a sharing of the cost; what will be accomplished by placing this ad in this magazine; a need to be more sophisticated in the placement of City ads; staff should see what the needs are and what can be accomplished before the ad is placed and paid for and; would like to have a study of the effects of this ad from the Chamber of Commerce. MSUC (cox/McCandliss) to approve the allocation. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to form a committee between two members of the Redevelopment Agency and Chamber of Commerce (or Downtown Committee, whichever is appropriate) to come up with some plan for cooperative advertising between the Redevelopment Agency and the downtown merchants. Councilmen Scott and Moore volunteered to serve on this committee. 1. RESOLUTION 12216 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR CITY HALL REMODEL PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,626 (Director of Building and Housing (continued from October 22, 1985) In a written report to Council, Director of Building and Housing Grady stated that on June 16, 1985, Council approved a contract to RONCO Construction Company for $82,831 for remodeling the north wing of City Hall. Change order #1 provides additional cabinets and shelving at various locations in the remodeled area at a cost of $8,626. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 12217 WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCMILLIN DEVELOPMENT~ INC. AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO COMPLETE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN OTAY LAKES ROAD NORTH OF CANYON DRIVE (Director Of Public Works/City Engineer) (Continued from October 22, 1985) In a written report to Council, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt stated that in 1980 a cash deposit was made by L&L Development Company to cover the cost of completing a roadway improvement between the SDG&E easement and Canyon Drive in front of the Bonita Hacienda subdivision on Otay Lakes Road. Mr. Lippitt stated it is now necessary to complete a short section of the roadway (curve, gutter, sidewalk and pavement) for safety Minutes 3 October 24, 1985 reasons in the Otay Lakes Road north of Canyon Drive. The project will complete the full roadway so the proper pavement markings can be installed. His recommendation is that the Council approve the agreement with McMillin Development, Inc. to construct approximately 466 linear feet of missing street improvements and authorize the expenditure of $20,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO PARTICIPATE AS AMICUS CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF THE 12218 CITY OF CONCORD IN CONTRA COSTA THEATRES, INC. V. CITY OF CONCORD (City Attorney) City Attorney Harron explained ~hat the City of Concord has requested the City's participation as amicus curiae in their appeal of a Superior Court decision awarding $1.4 million in an inverse condemnation judgement against their City. In this case, the Superior Court found that a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-in theatre which permitted the use of 13 acres out of a 19 acre parcel constituted inverse condemnation on the remaining 6 acres. City of Concord has appealed that decision. Mr. Harron stated that the judgement is not consistent with the current law in California and the case seems to be wrongly decided as a matter of law. It is an important case for Chula Vista as well as the City of Concord. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 5. ORAL REPORT STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE MANOR HOUSING PROJECT (Community Development Director) (Continued from October 22, 1985) Director of Building and Housing Grady reported there are still seven items to be taken care of ("punch list"). Painting will be completed tomorrow and his department will make a final inspection on Monday. Some of the items are: finishing the painting; the sprinkler head above the trash on the third floor; there are 2 or 3 fire doors that are not closing correctly latches need to be put on. The door to the chute does not close properly, and there is a burnt out light in one of the units. Mr. Grady said hopefully, all of these items will be completed and residents will be able to move in, possibly next Friday. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the oral report. Minutes - 4 - October 24, 1985 6. REPORT PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF THE BAYFRONT TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM (Community Development Director) In his written report to Council, Director of Community Development Desrochers explained that Chula Vista Investment Company is in the process of precise planning the mid-Bayfront area. In addition, the Redevelopment Agency, through their purchase of properties at the northeast intersection of Bay Boulevard and "E" Street needs to know the future freeway off-ramp and on-ramp configuration prior to marketing the property for resale. Mr. Desrochers added that it was important to clearly state that the traffic circulation system is not proposed to modify any environmental mitigation programs as mandated by the Coastal Commission Action for the Bayfront project. The Sweetwater Marsh, F/G Street Marsh and Remnant Marsh enhancement programs are not proposed to be modified or reconfigured in any way than as proposed by plans which have been approved. The proposed changes from a staff preliminary investigation appeared to provide a better traffic circulation than what was envisioned in previous plans. He noted the representatives present this afternoon will describe to the Council an alternate way to provide traffic flow in the Bayfront between I-5 and "E" Street. Mr. Chuck LeMenager, of Chula Vista Investment Company, stated the consultants have been working to put a great amount of creativity into the new alignments. Mr. Dick Kellogg, SGPA Representative, presented plats showing the present configuration of the road alignment and that proposed. He stated they are looking at a good, sound system and they're dealing strictly with the Mid-Bay area. There are two elements of the circulation system: (1) the alignment of Tidelands and (2) the interchange from I-5 to "E" Street. Mr. Kellogg described the alignment on the map as proposed, near F/G Street Marsh. In that original alignment t~e development is to the edge of the marsh which is difficult and impractical to develop. One of the main connectors is "E" Street - the most important street in Chula Vista leading into the Bayfront. Mr. Kellogg noted the revised alignment which would create more open space linear park extending to Gunpowder Point; it also ties directly onto "E" Street/Tidelands and the Sweetwater Marsh area. Mr. Kellogg described the interchange between the original map over the revised map noting that CalTrans still wants complete control on the ramps up to and including "E" Street. They are proposing to bring the loop ramp off of "E" Street. Mr. Kellogg added the revised alignment of Marina Parkway has a strong advantage over the original plan and the result, the new interchange, solves a lot of technical problems and leaves a lot of developable property. Minutes - 5 October 24, 1985 Mr. Andy Schlaefli, of USA Consultants reviewed the three elements of the plan: the circulation, the traffic and engineering. He stated his firm looked at all analyses consistent with the flow of traffic in Chula Vista coming off "E" Street and concluded having the main roadway coming off "E" Street is the most feasible. Another important consideration is how to assign the various activities. The configuration as proposed makes it much simpler to assign these. He then described the existing diamond configuration which he stated will not adequately provide for the proposed development in the Tidelands area. Traffic and access flow just won't work with the original plan. He then discussed the considerations given to modify the original plan and the CalTrans alignments. Mr. Schlaefli then noted the railroad tracks along Bay Boulevard stating that the tracks must be removed to make this scheme work. Mayor Cox questioned the status of CalTrans relative to the proposal. Mr. Desrochers stated he met yesterday with CalTrans officials and they are willing to incorporate the new clover leaf into their design. The Mayor said he met with Mr. Dobson from CalTrans last Tuesday and he agreed to incorporate the modifications. It will require some consideration from Chula Vista, perhaps land and not dollars. Councilman Moore questioned whether the use of "F" Street was considered since "E" Street is overly utilized. Mr. Schlaefli said the plan provides for a good level of services but at those peak times that "E" Street is being used, people will divert to "F" Street because of the capacity. Mr. LeMenager commented that another advantage over the new plan would be the land use element which removes some of the residential uses away from the marsh area. Mr. Desrochers stated staff is recommending: (1) authorize the changes in concept as proposed to the Bayfront traffic circulation system and report back to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency prior to submitting the changes for processing to the various commissions, (2) direct that CalTrans be informed of the City's desire to improve the traffic circulation at "E" Street and I-5 by means of a modified clover leaf ramp, (3) request MTDB to consider the aDandonment of a portion of the rail line west of Bay Boulevard from a point north of "F" Street to the Sweetwater Channel, (4) authorize the preparation of a marketing plan for the Agency-owned property at Bay Boulevard and "E" Street as reconfigured due to the ramp modifications, and (5) authorize further staff review and analysis of the land use changes. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the five recommendations as proposed by staff. Mr. Desrochers commented that staff will be bringing a marketing plan back to the Redevelopment Agency for its direction. Minutes - 6 - October 24, 1985 7. REPORT AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS REQUEST TO CONDUCT GRAND INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE TOUR (Director of Parks and Recreation) Director of Parks and Recreation Mollinedo submitted a report noting the San Diego Council of American Youth Hostels is requesting permission to conduct their second edition of Grand International Bicycle Tour On Sunday, November 10, 1985. This is a 30 mile bike event starting from Rohr Industries parking lot, going into Mexico, re-entering the U.S. at the Otay Mesa Border crossing, taking the route west to Otay Valley Road North and then west on Main Street to the "J" Street Marina. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. 8. REQUEST FOR PARADE - Dr. Blocker, Rohr Elementary School Mr. Larry Blocker, Principal of Rohr School requested authorization to allow the Castle Park High School band and the students from Rohr Elementary School to participate in a parade on October 31, 1985. The parade will start from the school at 1540 Malta Avenue, east on Slate Street to Marl Avenue, south on Marl to Talus Street, west on Talus to Malta and then return north on Malta back to the school. In answer to the Council's questions, Director of Parks and Recreation Mollinedo stated there will be Police Reserve Officers used. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned whether or not parents could be used in place of the Police Reserves. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to ask staff to look into using Police Reserves. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for a Closed Session for matters of "meet and confer." Mayor Cox noted that there is a Redevelopment Agency meeting following this Council meeting, at which time the Agency will also recess to Closed Session. Minutes - 7 - October 24, 1985 10 MAYOR'S REPORT MSUC (Cox/Scott) with the new alignment of Tidelands Avenue now, staff is directed to contact the staff of the Unified Port District of any desirability in having the Marina Parkway go around Rohr (Golden Company buildings) so that Rohr's facilities are not further disturbed by a more utilized street. a. Councilman Scott commented that some time ago, the City vacated "G" Street in this area and perhaps it can go back and pick up "G" Street and eliminate that section of Tidelands Avenue. Mayor Cox said he would include this in his motion with the added comment that staff is to consult with Rohr in this process; Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried. b. Mayor Cox stated Santa Fe is doing some re-construction work on the railroad crossings in San Diego. The "E" (and "L") Street off-ramp closings have wooden planks which do not provide a smooth transition. MSUC (Cox/Scott) for staff to look into whether there is a need to try to get upgrading of those intersections and what sort of material should be used. c. Mayor Cox repoEted that some years ago, Chula Vista gave CalTrans ~100,000 to do some preliminary work on the RT-54 off-ramps those ramps were not approved so it would be appropriate for the City to ask CalTrans to return that money. CalTrans is getting a meeting together with National City and Chula Vista representatives for financial assistance for the improvements at Bonita Road/I-805 and for the signalization at East "H" Street/I-805. The Mayor suggested this money could be used to provide that funding. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to get the money back from CalTrans. d. Mayor Cox referred to the alley improvements along the east and west side of Third Avenue. There were some parking spaces which abutted the alley and were used by the businesses fronting those streets. These merchants have complained that they have no place to park now, without being charged. MSUC (Cox/scott) to authorize staff to come up with temporary permit parking for the duration of the alley improvements to allow people who have lost parking spaces to move to public metered parking spaces during the period of time the improvements are being put in. Minutes - 8 - October 24, 1985 Councilman Moore expressed his concern with this indicating 60% of the cost is being funded by the taxpayers of Chula Vista. Acting City Manager Asmus commented staff contacted those individuals. Since the 10 hour meters have now been changed to 4 hours, it has created a greater problem for them, along with the Parking Place Commission's policy of non-feeding of meters. Councilman Moore noted that for 50~, they could park all day at any meter. Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:40 p.m. for matters of "meet and confer." Mayor Cox stated the Council meeting would be adjourned after the Closed Session to the regular meeting of Tuesday, November 5, 1985 at 3:30 p.m. 0671C/ak