HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/02/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, February 23, 1988 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmen Nader, Councilman Malcolm,
Mayor Cox and Councilwoman McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Moore
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Deputy City Manager Morris, and
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION
MSC TNader/Malcolm) to approve the Minutes of the Lauderbach
Community Forum on February 15, and of the regular meeting of
February 16, 1988. ICouncilwoman McCandliss abstained because of
absences.)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PRESENTATION ON SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROJECTS:
Phil Creaser, Port Commissioner for the City of Chula Vista,
reported on Chula Vista's ongoing projects. A permit for the
Docking Pier is now in the hands of the Army Corps of
Engineers, the prnject has been cleared by the Port
Commissioners; am agreement for the Second Peninsula project
has been reached with the Coastal Conservancy relative to
funds for the initial study.
Mr. Ron McElliott, owner of the Chula Vista Marina, thanked
Council for their support and confidence over the last several
years and reported that a restaurant operator, Waterfront
Restaurants, has been secured and the lease submitted to the Port
District for approval. Waterfront Restaurants gross approximately
$25,000,000 annually and expect to open in June 1989. David
~lichaelson introduced himself as the one involved with the design
and operation of the restaurant.
MINUTES - 2 - February 23, 1988
Jim McArthur, General Manager of California Properties a
subsidiary of South West Marine, reported on a proposed
multi-tenant industrial park designed to attract research and
development tenants. Construction is scheduled to start in
January 1989 with a completion date of nine months to one year.
Mayor Cox thanked Commissioner Creaser for his services over the
last nine years and nine months and announced that, at the
adjourned meeting of February 20th, Council appointed Dr. Robert
Penner as Port Commissioner to assume the office on April 5, 1988.
b. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE CHULA VISTA NATURE INTERPRETIVE
CENTER
Dr. Stephen Neudecker, Executive Director, Bayfront Conservancy
Trust reported on the status of the Center relative to attendance,
use of the meeting facilities, donations, volunteer programs,
education programs, new exhibits and new projects. On March 5, a
cleanup of the marshes is scheduled and volunteers are being
solicited.
Mayor Cox welcomed the Chemetech Company to Chula Vista, the only
manufacturer of binoculars in this country.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 14)
Pulled Items: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13. Mayor Cox
advised that the Emergency Ordinance in item ll will take a 4/5
vote.
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN
McCANDLISS, the reading of the texts were waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved unanimously.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. SECOND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE
MOBILEHOME ISSUES COMMITTEE - Bob Flaugher, 1100 Industrial,
Space I-lO, Chula Vista CA 92011
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
b. REQUEST FOR NO PARKING ON NIRVANA AVENUE FRO~ 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- John J. McMahon, C & B Steel, Inc., 1880 Nirvana Avenue,
Chula Vista 92011
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
c. REQUEST FOR HFLP IN ALLEVIATING THE HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE
MELLO-ROOS TAX Ray Raphael, 1934 Rue Chateau, Chula V~sta
CA 92013
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES - 3 - February 23, 1988
d. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (SIDEWALKS) NEAR 5TH AND
PALOMAR Ann Umbrell, 1078 Los Pinos Court, Chula Vista 92010
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
4. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF CHULA VISTA FIRE STATION
#2 AT 80 EAST J STREET IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
5. RESOLUTION 13463 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS IN EUCALYPTUS PARK IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
A final inspection was made on February 16, 1988 and all work was
found to be completed in accordance with the contract plans and
specifications. Both the City Engineer and the Director of Parks
& Recreation Department are satisfied with the work performed by
the contractor.
6. RESOLUTION 13464 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - PLACEMENT
OF ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY ON VARIOUS
PARKING LOTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
A final inspection was made on February 16, 1988 and all work was
found to be completed in accordance with the contract
specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
7. RESOLUTION GRANTING TENTATIVE SITE APPROVAL FOR TWO
LARGE FAMILY PUBLIC HOUSING SITES
(Community Development Director)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING DONATION OF A VAN TO THE GIRLS
AND BOYS CLUB OF CHULA VISTA (Director of
Parks & Recreation)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
9. REPORT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
CITY PLAZA AT "F" STREET AND LANDIS AVENUE
(Director of Planning)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES 4 February 23, 1988
lO. REPORT SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION "A", A BALLOT
MEASURE PROPOSING A ONE-HALF PERCENT TAX
FOR REGIONAL JAIL AND JUSTICE FACILITIES
(Director of Public Safety)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
ll. EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 2255 AMENDING SECTION 10.52.110 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING A
VEHICLE FOR SALE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
PROPERTY WITHOUT THE OWNER'S CONSENT -
FIRST READING & ADOPTION {Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
The ordinance is considered to he an emergency ordinance because
the practice is currently turning needed parking areas into used
car sale lots and also results in damage to grassy areas adjacent
to the parking lots.
12. REPORT CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOLLOWED BY THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT IN DISPENSING COPIES OF
REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC (Director of Public
Safety)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
13. REPORT UPDATE ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
PROCEDURES BY HARTSON'S AND CHULA VISTA
FIRE DEPARTMENT (Director of Public Safety)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
14. REPORT AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTEL REQUEST TO CONDUCT A
BICYCLE TOUR (Director of Parks &
Recreation)
Staff recommends approval of the Fourth Annual event on Sunday,
February 28 subject to the following conditions:
1. Receipt of a copy of the insurance certificate for $5
million general liability naming the City as additional
insured;
2. Receipt of a hold harmless agreement signed by the
sponsor;
3.Confirmation of Port District approval of the event;
4. Provision of adequate crowd and traffic control for the
event at sponsor's expense; and
5.Clean-up of any litter created by the event.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES - 5 - February 23, 1988
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
15. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-88-24: REQUEST
TO EXPAND VISTA HILL HOSPITAL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
AND MEDICAL CENTER COURT - VISTA HILL
FOUNDATION (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION 13465 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-88-24
TO EXPAND VISTA HILL HOSPITAL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
AND MEDICAL CENTER COURT VISTA HILL
FOUNDATION
The Environmental Review Coordinator concluded there would be n~
significant environmental effects and recommended the Negative
Declaration be adopted. Staff recommended Council concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions:
1. The developer shall enter ~nto a development agreement to
participate in a Facilities Benefit district for the
construction of off-site improvements impacted by the
project;
2. The project shall comply with the plans approved or
conditionally approved by the Design Review Committee;
3. The Phase I employee parking shall be implemented prior
to the authorization for the 27-bed expansion on the
existing Vista Hill site; and
4. Plans shall be submitted to provide for ~nterim
landscaping and pedestrian circulation through all phases
of the project prior to the issuance of development
permits.
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open. There being no one to speak for or
against this item, the public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN Malcolm, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION
SALES TAX EXPENDITURE PLAN (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
RESOLUTION 13466 APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF CHULA VISTA'S
PROPOSITION "A" TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX
EXPENDITURE PLAN TO THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
MINUTES 6 February 23, 1988
The proposed list of projects were selected from the list of
candidate projects approved by City Council, approved by the San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and shown on the ballot
as candidate projects and then submitted for inclusion in the
Regional Transportation Improvement Plan {RTIP).
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing
was declared open.
City Manager Goss reported the purposes of the funding, 1/3 of
which will go to new streets and roads and the timing of submittal
to SANDAG for approval of the list of projects. The list is the
result of staff decisions with recommendations that the money be
used for major projects {the Broadway project and Main Street, I-5
to 1-805 were mentioned as a major projects), using gas tax money
for other projects, and that a reevaluation of projects occur in a
year or two. Councilmembers discussed with staff the projects and
priorities as outlined on the exhibit and Councilman Nader
specifically suggested that work be done on curbs, gutters and
sidewalks, realizing that Community Development Block Grant /CDBG)
funds are used for this purpose and pointing out the safety
hazards on many Montgomery streets.
There being no others to speak for or against this item, the
public hearing was closed.
Mayor Cox expressed his desire to see a higher priority for
Palomar Street improvements from Interstate 5 to Industrial
Boulevard. Public Works Director Lippitt reported that in FY
88-89 a project is scheduled for that area using gas tax program
funds.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
{Councilman Malcolm out)
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
At 8:10 p.m., Councilman Nader left the meeting.
PULLED ITEMS
3a. SECOND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE
MOBILEHOME ISSUES COMMITTEE
Bob Flaugher, llO0 Industrial, Space I-lO, Chula Vista CA 92011
restated his request that Council appoint a minority member to the
Mobilehome Issues Committee, that a term be limited to three
years, and that proposed members not be required to serve a year
as an alternate before appointment. Mr. Flaugher referred the
response received from Will Hyde.
MINUTES - 7 - February 23, 1988
Cliff Roland, llO0 Industrial Boulevard (I-6), 92011, reported
that CounCil has no control over the Mobilehome Issues Committee.
It is an independent organization with volunteers from the Park
Owners Association and the residents who operate under their own
by-laws and procedures.
MOTION
~lcolm/McCandliss) to refer to staff to come back w~th input
on the committee - is it quasi or not, what kind of controls does
Council have - are they limited simply to recommendations and for
staff's input on expanding the committee or advising an expansion
for all types of representation.
Referencing a Council agenda statement of October 19, 1982, The
Assistant City Attorney advised this committee was endorsed as an
independent one on mobilehome issues, but indicated the Council
would refer matters to them asking for their input.
Mary Frances Click, a member of the Mobilehome Issues Committee,
reported the Committee was set up by Mayor Hyde and the subject of
continuation was later considered and agreed upon. When
Montgomery was annexed, the Committee was expanded by two park
owners and two homeowners and collected two alternates from the
Montgomery area. There are two vacancies at this time.
ADDITION TO THE MOTION
Councilman Malcolm, as part of the report requested staff to
include how the replacements take place and who makes the decision.
VOTE ON THE MOTION AND THE ADDITION TO THE MOTION
MOTION CARRIED. (Councilman Nader out)
3b. REQUEST FOR NO ~ARKING ON NIRVANA AVENUE FROM 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
John J. McMahon, C & B Steel, Inc., 1880 Nirvana Avenue,
Chula Vista 92011
MOTION
MSC (Cox/Malcolm) to continue the item for one week. (Councilman
Nader out)
3c. REQUEST FOR HELP IN ALLEVIATING THE NIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE
MELLO-ROOS TAX - Ray Raphael, 1934 Rue Chateau, Chula Vista
CA 92013
Raymond A. Raphael, 1934 Rue Chateau 92013, and an EastLake
resident, reported on taxes imposed on himself and his neighbors
as a result of the Mello-Roos School Funding Act provisions, the
different tax structure for others, and requested some help from
Council to alleviate these problems.
Bob Annunzio, 1930 Rue Chateau, reported on his concept re the
Mello-Roos tax: developers will fund a study for the construction
of a school, the proposed donation of and by the developer for the
school, and eventual taxing by the new homeowners.
MINUTES - 8 - February 23, 1988
Councilman Malcolm stated his original opposition to the
Mello-Roos 'Act and agreed that a fair share should only be paid,
but informed Mr. Annunzio that State law now requires all
buildings, industrial parks, and homes to pay school fees which is
making the law more equitable. The Councilman also stated his
opinion that the public was not properly informed on Proposition
"P" last November but expects this will be brought back on the
ballot.
Councilwoman McCandliss recalled when discussion centered on
EastLake's development, Council stressed the homeowners should be
made aware of what the taxes would be and, if now in excess of
that amount, would like to refer this to staff for comment.
Graham Jones, Vice President of Finance for EastLake Development,
offered to meet with the homeowners on an individual basis to walk
them through their tax bill, stated the disclosure form does not
differ from the tax bill which includes not only the base tax but
the incremental Mello-Roos tax and public financing taxes.
George Hauk, 2001 Port Cardiff, Chula Vista 92013, reported his
concern on th~s matter and agreement to the inequitable tax
structure.
Hector Selgado, a homeowner at EastLake stated his feeling that by
signing the disclosure statement the situation is not made "right"
and his agreement with opinions expressed by others.
MOTION
~Cox/McCandliss) to refer this to staff for a report on the
issues raised by Mr. Raphael and others concerning their
disclosure form as signed and the actual tax assessments.
Councilman Malcolm referred to Council's previous concerns
relative to the homeowner not being allowed the opportunity to pay
the fee up front, which may be a cheaper way to be assessed, and
also referred to a recently passed State law affecting those over
55 years which allows a homeowner to take the assessment which
applied to the older home and apply it to the new home.
ADDITION TO THE MOTION
MS IMalcolm/Cox) to include in the referral that staff investigate
a way to give the homeowners an option.
VOTE ON THE MOTION AND ADDITION
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mayor Cox further requested the City Clerk to take the names and
addresses of those interested in receiving a copy of the report
when submitted to Council.
3d. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (SIDEWALKS) NEAR 5TH AND
PALOMAR Ann Umbrell, 1078 Los Pinos Court, Chula Vista 92010
MINUTES - 9 - February 23, 1988
Staff recommended that this letter be received and acknowledged.
Councilmembers discussed an amendment to the staff recommendation
to state that the City is exploring different ways to fund the
sidewalks.
MOTION
MSC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation with
the stated amendment. ICouncilman Nader out)
4. RESOLUTION 13467 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF CHULA VISTA FIRE STATION
#2 AT 80 EAST J STREET IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA IDirector of
Public Works/City Engineer)
The work includes the construction of a new fire station,
installation of vehicle fuel system including underground tanks
and pumping capabilities, and demolition of the existing fire
station upon completion of the new building. Staff recommends
acceptance of the bids and award of the contract to low bidder,
Ringland-Johnson-Crowley Co. in the amount of $299,800.00.
Councilman Malcolm reported for Councilman Nader (who had left the
meeting) that the Firefighters commented there were no separate
shower stalls for privacy of the female firefighters. Councilman
Malcolm questioned, and Assistant City Attorney Rudolph confirmed
that a procedure authorizing staff to negotiate for an acceptable
price for a change order would be acceptable as long as Council
sets the parameters for staff and states the dollar limit not to
be exceeded.
MOTION
M (Malcolm ) to continue for one week for staff to come back with
a detailed plan of what changes are going to be needed, and the
parameters within which to negotiate the change order with the low
bidder.
Director of Public Safety Winters reported separate showers were
discussed at the pre-bid conference as there was a revised drawing
for two showers, which was agreed to by Batallion Chief Lopez.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved. (Councilman
Nader out)
MOTION
MSC T'~cCandliss/Cox) to refer to staff to double check and, if any
part of the bid Council is accepting is not as understood that it
be brought back to Council. (Councilman Nader out)
7. RESOLUTION GRANTING TENTATIVE SITE APPROVAL FOR TWO
LARGE FAMILY PUBLIC HOUSING SITES
ICommunity Development Director)
MINUTES - lO Eebruary 23, 1988
The Housing Authority has submitted a request to the City for
tentative site approval of two potential sites, and Staff
recommends site approval for two Large-Family Public Housing sites
at 778-798 Dorothy Street, and on two acres of an Agency-owned
parcel in the Sweetwater River Valley. Assistant Director of
Community Development Gustafson reported on the project sites
stating that, if approved, they would go to the Board of
Supervisors and then to HUD. Councilman Malcolm stated his
opposition and suggested the item be continued until Councilman
Nader, who approves of this Resolution, is present.
MOTION
MSC'~'~ox/McCandliss) to continue for one week. (Councilman Nader
out)
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING DONATION OF A VAN TO THE GIRLS
AND BOYS CLUB OF CHULA VISTA (Director of
Parks &'Recreation)
At its meeting of September 22, 1987, the City Council unanimously
approved a resolution to appropriate $16,500 for the purchase of a
15-passenger van to be made available to the Girls and Boys Club
of Chula Vista. While formulating the agreement a major problem
arose with the amount required for liability insurance and, as an
alternative to leasing the vehicle to the Club, staff recommended
Council approve the donation for unrestricted Club usage, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Physical possession and legal title to the van be
returned to the City upon the issuance of the occupancy
permit for a youth community center in westerly Chula
Vista; and
2. During the course of Club ownership and possession of
this vehicle, the Club maintain sufficient collision
insurance coverage to protect the fair market value of
the vehicle until returned to the City.
Councilwoman McCandliss recalled this van would be an outright
donation to the Club with the goal it would benefit the community
by affording transportation for children from the western part of
Chula Vista to the new facility.
MC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to grant an award of the van to the Girls
and Boys Club without strings that it come back at any particular
time on the condition that they present to the City for approval a
pick up schedule and a time.
Mayor Cox expressed his concern that a precedent would be set for
other donations. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to public input
at budget time, and that the money used for the purchase should be
charged against that money donated by Homart when the previous
Boys Club was demolished.
Answering a question from Mayor Cox relative to the motion on the
floor, Assistant City Attorney Rudolph recommended the deletion of
any requirement attached to the van or diversion to the City
except for provision of an approved schedule.
MINUTES 11 February 23, 1988
RESTATED MOTION
MSC IMcCandliss/Malcolm) to authorize a transfer of a City vehicle
from City ownership to the Girls and Boys Club ownership,
contingent upon them providing an acceptable pick up schedule
before the title is actually transferred. (Councilman Nader out)
9. REPORT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
CITY PLAZA AT "F" STREET AND LANDIS AVENUE
IDirector of Planning)
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid gave an oral report on the
input by the Design Review Committee which reviewed the structure
as tied to the occupancy permit for the building. The Committee
recommended the ceramic wainscote be included and where it should
be extended; the applicant's proposal of ceramic tile was agreed
to; the color of the moutdings and muntins of the second story
have been painted, three awnings need to be included; and the
Committee recommended the fire sprinkler cut off valves be
repainted to match the tile. Upon completion of the items
mentioned, the Committee recommended approval but to also review
the three story elevation adjacent to the alleyway for a color
pattern, expressing their concern that the tower dome should be
higher.
Doug Osborne, 9605 Scranton Avenue, San Diego, Architect, stated
the procedure to modify the dome would be very difficult and very
expensive. The Committee had asked the Architect firm to redesign
the dome to shield the light but at this time it would be unfair
to ask the developer now to bear the burden of the cost.
MOTION
MSC (Malcolm/Cox) to accept the staff's recommendations.
(Councilman Nader out)
10. REPORT SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION "A", A BALLOT
MEASURE PROPOSING A ONE-HALF PERCENT TAX
FOR REGIONAL JAIL AND JUSTICE FACILITIES
IDirector of Public Safety)
Director of Public Safety reDorted that existing funding sources
cannot keep up with the need for criminal justice facilities. In
order to make the criminal justice system an effective one,
support must be given to any viable alternative. This one-half
percent tax will allow San Diego to provide facilitates to meet
its current needs but more importantly will provide for the
future. Staff recommends that approval. The City Attorney
advised that if Council is inclined to support the measure, they
may do so by a Minute Order - any other support should take the
form of individual Councilmember support on personal stationery.
MOTION
MSC ~'~alcolm/McCandliss) to accept the report. (Councilman Nader
out)
MINUTES - 12 - February 23, 1988
12. REPORT CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOLLOWED BY THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT IN DISPENSING COPIES OF
REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC {Director of Public
Safety)
Section 6254 of the Government Code controls the dispensing of
police reports to the public and in Chula Vista the fee for any
crime or accident report is $5 as set forth in the Master Fee
Schedule. In order to balance the individual's right to privacy
with the public's need for information, certain exemptions to the
release of information have been enacted most of which is not on
the first page. Director of Public Safety Winters reported there
is no problem 95% of the time but, if additional information is
requested by a citizen, a supervisor will review the entire-t~d
case and determine exactly what information can be released based
on the Government Code Section.
At 8:55 p.m., Mayor Cox left the Chair, and Mayor pro Tempore
Malcolm declared a two minute recess.
At 9:00 p.m., Council reconvened.
MOTION
MSC T~cCandliss/Malcolm) to accept the report. {Councilman Nader
out)
13. REPORT UPDATE ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
PROCEDURES BY HARTSON'S AND CHULA VISTA
FIRE DEPARTMENT {Director of Public Safety)
MOTION
MSC TCox/Malcolm) to continue this item for one week at the
request of Councilman Nader. {Councilman Nader out)
18.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Scheduling Council meetings - Council Tour on March 7 at 8:00
a.m.
b. The Principal of the Feaster Elementary School has scheduled a
school event for February 26th and the request for closure of
the street has been granted.
c. Establishment of Council Committee to meet with Sweetwater
Authority Sweetwater Authority staff has been meeting with
City staff relative to their desire to eliminate sewer charges
from being included on the water bill. They wish to discuss
their concerns with a subcommittee, and requested that two
Councilmembers be appointed.
MOTION
MSC FCox/McCandliss) to appoint Councilmen Nader and Malcolm to
serve on a Council Subcommittee to meet with the Subcommittee of
the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board. (Councilman Nader out)
MINUTES 13 February 23, 1988
City Manager noted that the schedule includes an immediate
meeting and suggested an alternate to the Subcommittee.
MOTION
MSC {Malcolm/Cox) to appoint Councilwoman McCandliss as
alternate. (Councilman Nader out)
19.MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Spending Limit and Accountability Act an adjustment to the
Gann Limitation will be sought on the June ballot as it
relates to the funding.
M {Cox) to endorse the Californians for Quality Government
initiative by minute action.
MSC {Malcolm/Cox) to docket this item for next week's agenda.
{Councilman Nader out)
b. Purchase of Dairy Mart Ponds by Wildlife Conservation Board
Supervisor Bilbray requested a letter on behalf of Council to
support the County's efforts to obtain funds for public use
and habitat restoration.
MSC {Cox/McCandliss) directed staff to prepare such a letter.
{Councilman Nader out)
c. Port Commissioner Portwood Letter Requested staff to docket
for a future agenda support of the 500th Anniversary of
Christopher Columbus' voyage.
d. Nature Interpretive Center - Announcement that the State
Coastal Conservancy will be holding their May 20th meeting at
the Center. The Mayor noted that in addition to funding noted
in the Director's presentation, the State Coastal Conservancy
funded $375,000 and $150,000 was received from the License
Plate Funds.
e. Community Forum Meetings - requested staff to schedule and
publicize the subcommittee meetings for the Montgomery
Specific Plan in the immediate neighborhoods.
20. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS:
a. Regional Employment Training Consortium (RETC) The funding
formula will be changing to the disadvantage of the South Bay
and a referral was made to staff to look into what possible
actions that Council might take.
b. Sweetwater Authority Staff was requested to docket for an
agenda meeting a presentation before Council by the Executive
Director and/or Board President.
MINUTES 14 - February ~3, 1988
c. A Status Report of Community Facilities City Manager Goss
reported the verbal communication with the Sweetwater High
School District adding it is the staff's intent to bring the
agreement as well as an agreement for an architect before
Council within the next 2 or 3 weeks.
d. Status of the Grocery Store Selection in the Downtown area -
Councilman Malcolm updated Council that the committee is
working with the developers of the Terra Nova Shopping Center
to find out what the people need and eventually locate a site
to bring before Council for recommendation.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
e. AB 2687 (Peace) - Crimes: Toy Fire Arms
HR 3312 (Matsui) Non-elective Deferred Compensation Sec.457
No action was required as letters of support ~!ave been mailed.
f. Action of the Board of Supervisors Relative to the Prohibition
of Bath Houses - Assistant City Attorney Rudolph reported
staff is presently contacting County staff in the effort to
draft an ordinance similar to that of San Diego County to be
brought before Council.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:35 p.m. to the regular meeting of March 1, 1988
at 4 p.m.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC
CITY CLERK
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