HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/04/12At 6:30 p.m., City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Sierra
Club v. Coastal Commission, Sierra Club v. Marsh, and Personnel.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, April 12, 1988 Council Chamber
7:12 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Nader and Malcolm, Mayor
Cox, Councilmembers Moore and McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Deputy City Manager Morris,
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION
~Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of the meeting of
April 5, 1988.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 1-7, 1988 AS "YOUTH WEEK" No one
was present to receive the proclamation, and Mayor Cox
continued this to the meeting of April 19.
b. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 17-23, 1988 AS "YOU'VE GOT THE
POWER, REGISTER AND VOTE WEEK"
While Mayor Cox read the Proclamation, Mayor pro Tem Malcolm
presented a copy to Tod Dotson, representing Bonita Vista High
School, Sheila Rodriguez, representing Castle Park High School,
Rhys Ahrenstein, representing Chula Vista High School and Lisa
Denning, representing Hilltop High School.
Councilman Malcolm requested, before proceeding with the
Agenda, that he be allowed to comment on recent newspaper articles
relating to him and the City Attorney. Mayor Cox ruled the the
request out of order since the issue has already been docketed
under item 22 on this Agenda. The Councilman was advise~ by the
Mayor, procedurally, to put his request in the form of a motion.
MINUTES - 2 - April 12, 1988
MOTION
~colm) that the Council grant five minutes for Councilman
Malcolm to make a short speech regarding allegations in the
newspaper and the information regarding the City Attorney.
(Motion died for lack of a second.)
Councilman Nader announced his intention to leave the meeting
early this evening to catch a train to Los Angeles for a Supreme
Court case on Wednesday morning and stated his wish to participate
in as many items as can be accommodated.
c. OATH OF OFFICE - City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath to
William Koester, appointed Member of the Safety Commission.
d. STATE OF DISTRICT MESSAGE/Sweetwater Authority
Carey F. Wright, Vice Chairman of the Sweetwater Authority,
introduced Garry Butterfield, General Manager to provide the a
current update on the source of water supply for the South Bay and
provide technical information on where the Authority stands.
Mr. Garry Butterfield reported the Governing Board's completion of
two projects particularly important to the community - (1)
completed two years ago is the Bonita Valley Reservoir and (2) the
Robert A. Purdue Treatment Plant which provides a higher degree of
water treatment which now enables the Authority to meet drinking
water standards completely. Mr. Butterfield also reported on
water Revenues and that rates were increased last January having
to do with imported water, copies of a rate survey made in January
1988 were distributed to Councilmembers. Water supply outlook for
the region is serious but for 1988 it is not critical because of a
continued availability of Colorado River water. In South County
consumers are served by one pipe line from Lake Murray which does
not have enough capacity for summer time demands. In 1992 or 1993
a new pipeline will be designed but in the meantime, San Diego
Water Authority is storing water in Sweetwater Reservoir.
Mr. Wright invited Councilmembers to join with the Sweetwater
Authority on April 24th from 1 pm to 4 pm to celebrate the lOOth
Anniversary of the Sweetwater Dam with an ice cream social
complete with band music.
Councilman Nader referred to the proposed appointment of members
to the Growth Management Oversight Committee and inquired if the
Authority would have any interest on the part of the Board to
appoint ex-officio member to this Committee. Mr. Wright stated
the Board Members' wish to have a closer role in cooperation with
Council when water is a concern and will take the issue back to
the Board.
Answering Mayor Cox' question, the time schedule to open up the
dam for fishing has not been set because of funding which will be
discussed during their future budget hearings.
MINUTES 3 - April 12, 1988
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 15)
Councilman Nader announced his departure to catch a train to Los
Angeles before the Consent Calendar is discussed but stated his
concerns with items 10, ll and 13, and further stated that Council
discussion and agreement on items ll and 13 would be agreed to by
him in his absence.
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to docket under Special Orders of the Day,
time certain at the beginning of the meeting at the April 19
regular meeting for an opportunity for Councilman Malcolm to make
comments.
At 7:46 p.m., Councilman Nader left the meeting.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Items pulled - 3a, lO, ll, 12, 13, 14, 15.
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN
McCANDLISS, the reading of the texts waived, passed and approved.
(Councilwoman McCandliss voted no on item 3e; Councilman Malcolm
abstained on item 8 because of his position on the Coastal
Commission.)
a. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF A
CHANGE TO THE PROPOSED CARDROOM ORDINANCE Fran Burger, Vegas
Club, Inc., 3631 Putter Drive, Bonita, 92002
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF AB 3813 (WRIGHT) STATE TO ADVANCE
MONIES TO CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR COST OF REMOVAL OF
BILLBOARDS - Assemblywoman Cathie Wright, State Capitol,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Council directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's
signature in support of AB 3813 and to also request that the
provision of priority given to cities incorporated after 1/1/82 be
deleted.
c. REQUEST FOR RESPONSE ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT CONCERNS - Maynard
Joseph, 36 Sandalwood, Drive, Chula Vista 92010
Council referred the request to staff for a letter to Mr. Joseph
explaining Chula Vista's approach in managing growth so that the
quality of life can be preserved.
d. CONCERNS REGARDING EXCESSIVE SPEEDING ON BUENA VISTA WAY - Mr.
& Mrs. S. Lambert, 969 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista 92010
Council referred the letter to staff and the Safety Commission for
study and recommendation.
MINUTES - 4 - April 12, 1988
e. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - Joe Raso, c/o Gerald M. Dawson, 7851
Mission Center Court, Ste. 103, San Diego 92108
Since Mr. Raso will be filing for a variance relating to his home
at 165 Murray Street, it has been mutually agreed that this matter
be continued to the meeting of May 17, 1988.
4. RESOLUTION 13517 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND PERSONNEL ASSOCIATES FOR
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND PAY CONSULTING
SERVICES AS CALLED FOR IN THE 1987-89
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of
Personnel)
A Committee consisting of Management and CVEA representatives
screened and interviewed the most responsive consultants. Council
moved to approve the agreement with Personnel Associates, the
Committee's first choice, for $17,800 total.
5. RESOLUTION 13518 APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SAN
DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC FOR EL RANCHO DEL REY
~6 PARK (SUNRIDGE PARK) AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
The property to be developed as Sunridge Park, located at East "j"
Street and Beechglen Drive, was given to the City by the
developer, Pacific Scene, to fulfill the development's park
requirements. SDG&E has the right under Public Utilities
Commission regulations to withdraw permission for this use at any
time, in the interest of its patrons or consumers. SDG&E may also
withdraw permission should the City fail to maintain the park
under the terms of the agreement.
6. RESOLUTION 13519 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO PACIFIC
SCENE, INC. FOR COSTS OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
WORK AT INTERSECTIONS OF PALOMAR STREET
WITH BROADWAY AND ORANGE AVENUE FROM
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PARTICIPATION FEES
(Director of Public Works)
Chula Vista Engineering staff informed the developer that three
eastbound lanes on Palomar east of Broadway are needed and also a
raised median to be constructed to prohibit left turns into and
out of driveways on Palomar, which condition presented
considerable additional cost to the developer (in excess of
$100,000). Because preliminary reviews were accomplished under
jurisdiction of San Diego County which requested additional
requirements and because the road widening would require a new
traffic signal pole and relocation of the controller box, Council
supported the recommendation to support the developer in receiving
a rebate or credit for traffic signal fees they paid.
MINUTES 5 April 12, 1988
7. RESOLUTION 13520 RATIFYING LEASE AND APPROVING FOUR REAL
PROPERTY AGREEMENTS AND ACCEPTING FOUR
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
AND ACCEPTING ONE QUIT CLAIM DEED RELATING
TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH CANYON
CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (Director of
Public Works)
Easements across all but three parcels affected by the
construction of the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood Control Channel
were obtained prior to commencement of work. The owners of the
three remaining parcels granted the City "right-of-entry" permits
with the understanding that in time full dedications would be made.
8. ORDINANCE 2262 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.82.21 AND 19.84.13
AND APPENDIX A OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT
SPECIFIC PLAN - SECOND READING & ADOPTION
(Community Development Director)
The Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Amendment allows new automobile and
boat sales and accessory uses listed in the amendment by
Conditional Use Permit within the Coastal Zone.
9. ORDINANCE 2263 REZONING 3.19 ACRES FROM R-3-G-D, C-T AND
C-T-D TO C-T-P SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION {Director of Planning)
The rezone of the 0.29 acre site represents a logical extension of
the South Bay Chevrolet facility consistent with the depth of the
C-T zoning directly to the north and the property is expected to
be used to expand the adjoining employee parking area. The
ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of April 5.
lO. REPORT ON GENERAL PLAN POLICIES (Director of
Planning)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
ll. REPORT CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF THE MOBILEHOME
ISSUES COMMITTEE {Community Development
Director)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
12. REPORT REGARDING THE REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT
ON RUTGERS AVENUE AND REQUEST FOR THE
ADDITION OF ALL-WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF GOTHAM STREET/RUTGERS
AVENUE AND ITHACA STREET/RUTGERS AVENUE
ALSO; STATUS OF STOP SIGNS ON GOTHAM
STREET (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES - 6 - April 12, 1988
13. REPORT REGARDING PETITION FROM MS. CINDY JONES,
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF LEFT-TURN SIGNALS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF FOURTH AVENUE AND "L"
STREET (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
14. REPORT ON SALE OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY AT BROADWAY
AND ANITA STREET (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
15. REPORT ON INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG OTAY VALLEY ROAD BY J. T. RACING
(Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
16. PUBLIC HEARING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION
AND REMOVAL OF ONE SMALL SHED FROM THE
MID-BAYFRONT (Community Development
Director)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ~029 TO SANTA FE LAND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY FOR THE DEMOLITION AND
REMOVAL OF ONE SMALL SHED FROM THE
MID-BAYFRONT
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Community Development Paul Desrochers reported that on
March 5, 1988, the Bayfront Conservancy Trust sponsored a general
clean-up of the Gunpowder Point area of the Bayfront during which
a small shed in the mid-Bayfront was removed without obtaining a
Coastal Development permit. The project is exempt from
environmental review under CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section
15301 Class 1(1)(4); and based on the following findings, the
proposed project is consistent with the policies of the certified
Chula Vista Local Coastal Program:
1. The shed was located on the portion of the Mid-bayfront
zoned for office park use. Removal of the shed is consistent with
the planned use of the site.
2. The demolition of the shed improved the visual quality of
the Mid-bayfront and thus is consistent with the LCP form and
appearance guideline.
MINUTES 7 April 12, 1988
3. The demolition of the shed also removed a blighting
influence on the area consistent with the form and appearance
guideline.
There being no other to speak for or against this item, the public
hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved. (Councilman
Nader out)
17. PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW OF CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOCUS, PROGRAM
PERFORMANCE AND PUBLIC NEEDS (Community
Development Director)
RESOLUTION 13522 APPROVING THE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
PLAN
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Assistant Director of Community Development Gustarson reported
that with passage of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1987, the federal government has placed additional requirements on
City grantees of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to
approve and implement citizen participation procedures. A
specific new federal requirement is for City grantees to hold
public hearings to receive public testimony on the focus, public
needs and performance of the City CDBG program. Additionally,
public input on a proposed Citizen Participation Plan for the
City's CDBG Program is mandated. The purpose of this public
hearing is to receive public comments on both past CDBG activities
and on the proposed new Citizen Participation Plan. Director of
Parks and Recreation Mollinedo repeated the message in the Spanish
language for the benefit of those citizens who might want to
address the item in their own language.
Assistant Director Gustafson further reported funds were committed
to Capital Improvement Projects for low and moderate income
neighborhoods (75%), housing programs after CHIP was moved to low
and moderate income housing (2%}, social services (15%), program
administration (8%). Capital Improvement Projects include
drainage projects and flood control projects, street and alley
improvements, rehabilitation of community centers and park
development. Housing programs include Fair Housing Program, and
service organizations include the YMCA Stress Center, South Bay
Meals on Wheels and Jobs for Youth; stated the second public
hearing is scheduled for April 26th to consider the budget;
newspaper display advertisements has been provided both in English
and Spanish, technical assistance for groups will be provided and
use of the Human Relations Commission and Senior Commission on
Aging will be made to evaluate social services proposals.
MINUTES 8 April 12, 1988
There being no other to speak for or against this item, the public
hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, was read by Mayor Cox,
passed and approved. (Councilman Nader out)
18. PUBLIC HEARING MAJOR USE PERMIT PCC-88-23M: APPEAL OF
DENIAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF A
REQUEST TO EXPAND A MINI-WAREHOUSE
FACILITY AT 350 NAPLES STREET INVESTORS
LT. (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION DENYING PCC-88-23M TO EXPAND A
MINI-WAREHOUSE FACILITY AT 350 NAPLES
STREET
Attorney Don Lindberg, 4201 Bonita Lane, Bonita 92002 asked for a
postponement because of the absence of Councilman Nader and his
desire for a full Council to hear this matter.
MOTION
MSC ~Malcolm/Moore) to continue this item for one week to the
meeting of April 19. (Councilman Malcolm out)
19. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. David Jordan, 1550 Port Dume Court, who addressed Council at
the meeting of April 5, returned with additional information
in a letter addressed to Senator Wilson which he read. Mr.
Jordan proposed a three point program: (1) to request
government officials and legislators to stiffen the penalties
of drug traffic; (2) for a long term solution to eradical the
problem of drugs through education; and (3) to address the
flow of illegal drugs across the country's southern borders by
the implementation of task force groups.
MOTION
MSC ~'~ox/McCandliss) to refer this item to staff to come back with
a response to the issues and the three point program in two
weeks. (Councilman Malcolm voted no; Councilman Nader out)
Councilman Malcolm voted no because of the additional burden
being put upon staff for a report of drug traffic in the City
of Chula Vista when Councilmembers individually are already
working on several committees to study this same problem. The
Councilman also reminded that the City's Legislative Committee
continually works through the League of California Cities to
address and support every bill to stiffen penalties for this
crime.
MINUTES 9 April 12, 1988
b. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, asked that the Board of
Ethics be dissolved alleging its use as a political tool for
City Hall rather than an unbiased committee. Mrs. Pocklington
cited alleged Council actions (conflict of interest,
preferential treatment, etc.) all which resulted in no
investigation. Mrs. Pocklington applauded Councilman
Malcolm's concern for citizens of Chula Vista and, especially,
those on the west side of the City for his concern of the
children's need of a Girls & Boys Club.
c. J. R. Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, Chula Vista, addressed his
complaint of traffic on East "L", stating the new traffic
light will not solve problem, but did commend Council for
assigning additional police in that area.
PULLED ITEMS
3a. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF A
CHANGE TO THE PROPOSED CARDROOM ORDINANCE Fran Burger, Vegas
Club, Inc., 3631 Putter Drive, Bonita, 92002
Staff recommends, if Council believes revisions to the current
ordinance ar worthy of consideration, that a Council Conference be
scheduled for consideration.
Fran Burger, 3631 Putter Drive, Bonita, requested Council to
schedule a Council Conference stating his request would be
beneficial for the City.
M (Moore) to schedule the item for a Council Conference. (Motion
died for lack of a second.
MOTION
MS'~'C~ox/McCandliss) to file the request. (Councilman Nader out)
lO. REPORT ON GENERAL PLAN POLICIES (Director of
Planning)
The report is in response to the March 24, 1988 Council workshop
on the subject at which Council considered certain policies
relating to Land Use Scenario IV for the Eastern Territories.
Councilman Malcolm suggested the item be continued so that
Councilman Nader can participate and Director of Planning Krempl
stated a continuance would not impact the schedule.
Speakers who had asked to speak Robert Santos, 900 Lane Avenue,
Chula Vista representing EastLake Development; Greg Smith, San
Diego 92130 representing the Baldwin Company; and Charles Gill,
600 "B" Street, representing the Buie Corporation - concurred with
a preference to address a full Council.
MOTION
MSC ~ox/McCandliss) to continue the item for one week to April
19. (Councilmembers Malcolm and Nader out)
MINUTES - lO April 12, 1988
11. REPORT CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF THE MOBILEHOME
ISSUES COMMITTEE (Community Development
Director)
In June 1981, as a response to the space rent increase situation
in mobilehome parks in Chula Vista, an ad hoc committee on
Mobilehome Issues was created. In October 1982 the City Council
endorsed the creation of the Mobilehome Issues Committee described
as a forum for discussion between park owners and residents and as
an advisory body of the mobilehome community independent of City
government, and acting as a resource for the City Council and
staff on mobilehome issues which might involve City action. The
organization structure of the Committee was also endorsed by the
City Council in 1982 and the Committee has never been designated
by Council as a formal City Board or Commission. If Council
wishes to make the Committee a Board or Commission, formal Council
action would be necessary.
R. C. Flaugher, llO0 Industrial #10, 92011, voiced his opinion
that the report is a result of his letter concerning the makeup of
the Mobilehome Committee and is of historical information. Mr.
Flaugher questioned when he could receive an answer to his letter,
which was referred to the Mobilehome Issues Committee. Nayor Cox
reported the Committee's action was that the Committee did not
want a term limitation for members, but did agree with Mr.
Flaugher's concern that there is not a member to represent the
trailer park residents. Councilmembers discussed Mr. Flaugher's
contention that residents of a trailer park (except those who also
own a mobilehome) have never qualified for appointment on the
Committee.
Mary Frances Click, Chairman of the Committee, reported that when
Montgomery was annexed, invitations were sent to the 18 parks to
solicit members and alternates but received no response.
MOTION
MSC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to request staff to bring back an answer
from the Mobilehome Issues Committee regarding the membership on
trailer residents as well as discussion and possible expansion of
the Committee to include that type of member and the limitation on
terms. (Councilman Nader out)
Mayor Cox requested that staff provide a copy of the answer when
received to both Mr. Flaugher and to Mrs. Click.
12. REPORT REGARDING THE REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT
ON RUTGERS AVENUE AND REQUEST FOR THE
ADDITION OF ALL-WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF GOTHAM STREET/RUTGERS
AVENUE AND ITHACA STREET/RUTGERS AVENUE
ALSO; STATUS OF STOP SIGNS ON GOTHAM
STREET (Director of Public Works)
MINUTES ll - April 12, 1988
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Garibay reported
that staff recommends to {1) Not reduce the speed limit from 30
mph to 25 mph on Rutgers Avenue, (2) Not install stop signs on
Rutgers at the intersections with Ithaca Street and Gotham
Streets, and {3) to affirm the three stop signs on Gotham Street
at the intersections with Cornell Avenue, Vassar Avenue and Wayne
Avenue. Deputy Director Garibay also reported a low accident
rate at the location.
Ronald W. Treat, 877 Rutgers Avenue, 92013, reported his
attendance at two Safety Commission meetings and the
unsatisfactory result of the Commission's lowering of the speed
limit and Officer Leonard's reluctance to place a safety patrol at
Gotham and Rutgers because of the lack of visibility. Mr. Treat
stated staff's recommendation is inconsistent and requested a 25
mile/hour speed limit for public safety. A petition was presented
to Council signed residents and citizens who use the streets in
this area.
Tom Davis, 1657 Gotham Street, agreed with staff's recommendation
to overturn the placement of stop signs on Gotham and Rutgers but
stated support for a 4-way stop on Rutgers.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, Mr. Treat stated the
residents desire a stop at Ithaca to reduce the speed where the
majority of children are crossing.
MOTION
MS ~lcolm/McCandliss) to reduce the speed to 25 miles per hour
and to install the 4-way stop signs on Gotham and Rutgers Avenues.
Councilmembers discussed enforcement of the speed limit and the
need to get the community involved with anti-speeding campaign,
the traffic signal proposed for Rutgers, East "H" and the
"platooning" effect which may be beneficial. Mayor Cox requested
Councilman Malcolm to split the motion to afford the ability to
look at the area after the stop signs are put in. Both the maker
and seconder agreed.
VOTE ON A PORTION OF THE MOTION
MSC (Malcolm/Cox) to install the 4-way stop signs on Gotham and
Rutgers Avenues. (Councilman Nader out)
Mayor Cox stated he is against reducing the speed limit at this
time and would rather evaluate it and, in the interim, give
further direction to the Police Department for specialized
enforcement.
SUBSTITUTION OF THE SECOND PORTION OF THE MOTION
MSC {Cox/Moore) to bring back that portion on the speed limit
after a 90 day evaluation of the stop signs to be installed at
Gotham and Rutgers, and to give direction to staff for the Police
Department to provide specialized enforcement in that area.
(Councilwoman McCandliss voted no; Councilman Nader out}
MINUTES 12 April 12, 1988
13. REPORT REGARDING PETITION FROM MS. CINDY JONES,
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF LEFT-TURN SIGNALS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF FOURTH AVENUE AND "L"
STREET (Director of Public Works)
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Garibay reported
staff's recommendation to not install left-turn phasing at the
intersection of Fourth Avenue and "L" Street but rather to update
the signal facilities. A review of the accident record system
during the two-year period from January l, 1986 to December 31,
1987 shows a total of 30 reported accidents at this intersection,
none of which involved pedestrians. It is recommended to increase
the size of the signal lenses from 8-inch diameter to 12-inch
diameter to improve the visibility of the traffic signals since
some may be obstructed by existing telephone poles and trees and
that a type 1-A signal standard may be added on some of the
corners.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated her preference for left turn
phasing at this intersection to streamline the traffic flow and
Deputy Director Garibay explained the detrimental effect of
imposing left turn phasing in an intersection where it is not
warranted.
Cindy Johns, 510 Naples Street, 92011, stated that she travels
through this traffic several times per day and referred to the
petition submitted from 387 residents to request the left turn
phasing at Fourth and "L".
Gary Chapman, 937 Kittiwake, 92011, a faculty member of Chula
Vista High School and resident whose daughter is on safety patrol
requested the left turn phasing stating it is necessary to install
order and stability at the corner.
Steele Johns, 510 Naples Street, paramedic, reported on surveys
made by the residents because of the concern they gave for the
students of the elementary and high school noting safety of
children lives are jeopardized at the subject intersection. Mr.
Johns presented a video for the Councilmembers to view for their
information of what is happening at the intersection on a regular
basis.
Lynn Dull, 674 Fourth Avenue, and John Rice, Nickman Street,
agreed with the previous speakers and stated experience with the
traffic in this area.
Mayor Cox questioned and Deputy Director Garibay confirmed that
the left turn phasing at this intersection had been in the Capital
Improvement Programs for several years but questioned whether
installation was warranted; the accident record at this
intersection warrants action but there is a difference of opinion
as to the cause of the safety problem.
MINUTES - 13 April 12, 1988
MOTION
MS (McCandliss/Malcolm) to authorize left turn phasing at the
intersection of Fourth Avenue and "L" Street.
Councilwoman McCandliss also suggested that staff prepare a
graphic for a future presentation that is more easily understood
by Council. Councilmembers discussed the need to start
preliminary work and the effect of new computerized traffic
signalization.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSC {Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to proceed with preliminary
design and engineering work for a left turn phasing at this
intersection and to bring this item back for funding at the
Capital Improvement Project Budget Session. (Councilman Nader out)
Deputy Director Garibay confirmed this action would not delay the
installation. Assistant City Manager Asmus asked for
clarification of the motion and Councilmembers concurred that they
understood the work to be done would be minimal until the CIP
Budget Session has begun.
14. REPORT ON SALE OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY AT BROADWAY
AND ANITA STREET (Director of Public Works)
Director or Public Works Lippitt reported that staff has been in
negotiations with the owner of the property, the value of which
was appraised "AS IS" at $4.25 per square foot or a total price of
$39,911.75. Staff recommended the City pay one-half the cost of
the traffic study and approval - or 52,400, and the conditions for
vacation follow:
1. A site plan to be submitted and approved by the Design Review
Committee showing how the vacated land is to be used.
2. A complete set of improvement plans for the reconstruction of
the Broadway and Anita Street improvements shall be prepared by
the applicant's private engineer and the plans approved by the
City Engineer.
3. Permits, bonds, and agreements shall be submitted for the work
in the public right-of-way.
4. A parcel map shall be prepared to include the entire vacation
as part of the developed lot.
Director of Public Works Lippitt reported on traffic studies
accomplished which determined traffic flow, the fact that Silvas
Street will be widened in the near future, the curb return will be
increased by a 35' radius, and the effects on Silvas' traffic to
the South. There will be a need to come back with a Resolution
and at that time all of the affected residents in the area will be
noticed.
MINUTES 14 April 12, 1988
William Perkins, 355 Corral Court, 92002 requested Council to
accept the report.
MOTION
MSC T~alcolm/Moore) to accept the report. (Councilman Nader out)
15. REPORT ON INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG OTAY VALLEY ROAD BY J. T. RACING
(Director of Public Works)
Director of Public Works Lippitt reported that staff recommends
proceeding with the construction of deferred improvements by
contract and that recovery of the associated costs be obtained by
whatever legal means are available including calling in surety
bonds if necessary. Problems had been encountered but agreement
by J. T. Racing was received today and Councilman Malcolm, because
of this present cooperation, recommended Council not take
"drastic" action.
MOTION
MS"~'C"l'Malcolm/McCandliss) to put off this action for thirty days
and direct staff to bring this back if there is a lack of
cooperation. (Councilmember Moore voted no; Councilman Nader out)
20. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Scheduling Council meetings the next workshop of April 28 at
4 p.m. lists a joint meeting with the Board of Ethics;
however, and a need exists for a meeting for the General Plan
Update to discuss the circulation element and land uses. The
Mayor requested the City Clerk prepare a calendar on which
Council indicate the dates on which they are not available,
and that the Council Secretary contact each Councilmember to
schedule the forthcoming budget sessions.
21. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Chula Vista's second Government Day, April 14 will present a
mock City Council Meeting in action.
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
a. Presented to Council for Information Only:
AB 3813 (Wright) - Outdoor advertising: removal of advertising
structures-advancements
AB 3499 (Mountjoy) - Monies collected by local agencies from
enforcement of building codes
AB 3711 (Polanco) Redevelopment Agencies: housing obligation
b. Personnel See page 3
MINUTES 15 - April 12, 1988
MOTION
M (Malcolm) to meet in Closed Session with the Assistant City
Attorney following this meeting to discuss Personnel.
Mayor Cox requested that Property Acquisition be included in
the motion, and Assistant City Attorney Rudolph reported,
under the provisions of the Brown Act, the need for the site
of the property and the names of the persons with whom the
City will negotiate. Since this information was not readily
available, Councilman Malcolm stated he would not include that
particular portion of the motion.
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph confirmed that there is not enough
information provided to discuss the properties in closed session,
and Councilman Malcolm withdrew his entire motion.
c. Councilman Malcolm stated that next week's Council meeting
will be very interesting because of his belief that he has a
lot to say that the public needs to know regarding different
people and various names.
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS
d. Mrs. Pocklington's discussion relative to the Board of Ethics
made reference to favoritism in an open space district and,
through rumors, feels as though the Councilwoman was the
Member to whom she referred. Councilwoman McCandliss reported
the other person and she actually broke friendship over this
issue as he did not feel the policy put in place was to his
interest. Mrs. Pocklington was invited to confirm this fact
with him.
COUNCILMAN MOORE
e. Cooperation between Councilmembers as well as Board and
Committee members was stressed for the mutual benefit of
Council and the City.
ADJOURNMENT AT lO:17 p.m. to the regular meeting of April 19, 1988
at 7 p.m.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC
~'\ i~ CITY CLERK
~/~an Fortune, CMC
~DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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