HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/05/10 At 6:50 p.m., Council met in Closed Session to discuss
instructions to negotiators regardin9 an unclassified position and
Council will continue the discussion in Closed Session immediately
following this Meeting. The item was added to the A9enda because
of findings, after the Agenda was posted, that action needs to be
taken.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, May lO, 1988 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Buildin9
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Nader, Moore and
McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Malcolm
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Asmus, Deputy City
Manager Morris, Assistant City A~torney
Rudolph
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MSC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the Minutes for the Meeting of
April 26, 1988. (Councilman Nader out)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAMATION COMMENDING THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR lO0
YEARS OF SERVICE
Cary F. Wright, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Sweetwater
Authority accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Authority.
Mr. Wright expressed the gratitude of the Board for this
reco9nition and tribute.
b. PROCLAIMING JULY 3-9, 1988 as "AUSTRIA CUP WEEK"
Sean Montgomery and Eric Phillips representing the Bonita Rebels
accepted the Proclamation which applauded the Soccer Club's event
in the international tournament in Bad Schallerbach, Austria.
c. PROCLAMATION "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
Director of Public Works Lippitt accepted the Proclamation on
behalf of the Department employees, and expressed pleasure to be a
part of the major public works projects in the City of Chula Vista.
MINUTES 2 May 1 O, 1988
d. PRESENTATION -HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN San Diego
County Representatives
David Merk, Project Coordinator with the San Diego County
Department of Health Services and Environmental Health Services,
stated that this evening the Draft Plan will be formally deliverea
to the City of Chula Vista. The County and the San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) request that Council review
and comment on the Plan for final approval and return to them by
June 9, 1988. For an approved State Plan, approval must be
secured from a majority of the incorporated cities with a majority
of the population.
Mr. Merk described the types of waste included in the Plan, the
landfills which were used to handle this waste in the past,
Assembly 2948 which proposes to ban on Nay l, 1990 the landfilling
of untreated hazardous waste in the State. The present approach
is to present a Management Plan in every County of the State using
State funds, (2) to streamline and cite the procedure to bring in
the public's concern at an early stage, and (3) an appeals process
to be developed whereby local land use decisions can be appealed
to the State to evaluate local treatment facilties for
consistency.
Steve Sachs, Senior Planner for SANDAG, described how the Plan
would affect this City and presented the framework for the process
of locating a site. To be considered are (1) where the facilities
would be considered, (2) the incorporation of 34 siting criteria
to be used in the evaluation of the proposed sites, and (3) the
Conditional Use Permit for the Plan and how it could be modified
to include the criteria.
Councilmembers discussed the map snowing possible sites which,
while not depicted in the Plan, will be forwarded to this City for
Councilmembers' review. It was confirmed by Mr. Merk that the
proposal calls for regional facilities for each County and
Councilmembers discussed the location of the County facility.
Councilman Moore commented that needed regional facilities are of
concern to the people when located in their areas and suggested
the logic of crediting a city by the inclusion within that city of
such a needed regional facility to be shared by all in the
region. Mr. Sachs commented that Councilman Moore's suggestion
does have merit and he will review this further.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a
Items Pulled: 3a, 8, 10, ll, 12, 13. Mayor Cox stated that item 4
will require a 4/5 vote as an appropriation item.
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the
reading of the texts waived by unanimous consent, passed and
approved.
MINUTES 3 May lO, 1988
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO APPROVE BOOK SHOP TO BE LOCATED INSIDE LIBRARY -
Doris M. Steinman, Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 393, Chula
Vista 92012
Staff recommends approval.
4. RESOLUTION 13554 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT EAST H
STREET/RUTGERS AVENUE CORRAL CANYON ROAD
AND AT OTAY LAKES ROAD/RIDGEBACK ROAD
CANYON DRIVE AND APPROPRIATING $10,000
THEREFOR (Director of Public Works)
Bids were received from three (3) electrical contractors to
install the traffic signals. Council accepted the bids and
awarded the contract to low bidder, MCR, Electrical Contractors,
Inc. in the amount of $124,443 and directed that $10,000 be
appropriated from the Development Impact Fee.
5. RESOLUTION 13555 APPROVING REVISION TO ELECTRIC EXTENSION,
GAS EXTENSION AND AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY
PAYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR LAS FLORES DRIVE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 85-1 (Director of
Public Works)
SDG&E's agreements required that installation of the utilities
began within 60 days of the date the agreements were approved and
that the work be completed one year thereafter. Since the City
was unable to start the utility work within the 60 day period,
SDG&E requires that the agreements for gas extension, electric
extension and for utility payment be supplemented with new ones.
6. RESOLUTION 13556 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13437 ACCEPTING
BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SEWER
REHABILITATION - PHASE I AND II AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
INTERTEC CONSTRUCTION CO. AND AWARDING
CONTRACT TO THE SECOND LOW BIDDER, BOB
DIMENT'S BACKHOE SERVICE (Director of
Public Works)
On February 2, 1988, the City Council by Resolution No. 13437
accepted bids and awarded a contract for "Sewer Rehabilitation
Phase I and II at Various Locations to Intertec Construction Co.,
which contractor was unable to provide the required performance
bond and has notified the City they will be unable to enter into a
contract with the City. Council awarded the contract to second
low bidder, Bob Diment Backhoe Service, E1 Cajon, in the amount
of $289,550.40.
MINUTES 4 May lO, 1988
7a. RESOLUTION 13557 WAIVING PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE
OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY, ACCEPTING A BID
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT DEED THEREFOR (Director of
Public Works)
b. RESOLUTION 13558 CONDITIONALLY VACATING A PORTION OF
BROADWAY
Council approved resolution waiving the procedural requirement and
deeding the excess right-of-way to Mr. William Perkins. Staff has
negotiated with the adjoining property owner and the proposed
agreement provides terms and conditions for the sale.
8. RESOLUTION 13561 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, LANDSCAPING
MARINA PARK, E, H, AND J STREET ENTRIES
AND J STREET MEDIAN IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (Director of Public Works)
On December 8, 1987, Council by Resolution No. 13375 awarded a
contract for the landscaping of Marina Park, E, H & J Street
entries and J Street median to Roca Construction, Inc. The work
is now completed; a final inspection was made on March 25, 1988
and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the
contract plans and specifications. The City Engineer, the
Director of Planning and the Director of Parks and Recreation are
satisfied with the work performed by the contractor.
9. ORDINANCE 2267 AMENDING CHAPTERS 6.04, 6.08 AND 19.04 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS PERMITTED ON
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
10. ORDINANCE 2268 ADDING CHAPTER 9.60 TO TITLE 9 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
SALE OF MOBILEHOME PARKS SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (City Attorney)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
11. ORDINANCE AllENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOME
PARKS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
FIRST READING & ADOPTION (Community
Development Director)
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
MINUTES 5 May lO, 1988
12. REPORT REGARDING NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC
DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTION OF L STREET
AND BROADWAY (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
13. REPORT CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR THE RESTRUCTURING
OF PARKING STRUCTURE PAYMENTS FOR PARCEL
4: PARK PLAZA AT THE VILLAGE (Community
Development Director)
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
14. PUBLIC HEARING PCA-88-6 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19
{ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES (Director of
Planning)
ORDINANCE 2269 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LARGE FAMILY
DAYCARE PERMITS - FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Planning Krempl reported that under Section 1597.46 of
the California Health and Safety Code, local jurisdictions are
given limited discretion when considering such permits, and are
required to grant those permits if they comply with reasonable
standards or requirements concerning spacing and concentration,
traffic control, parking and noise control. The local ordinance
currently in effect for the City omits traffic control issues in
meeting the conditions of approval for obtaining a permit and, in
addition, portions of the Montgomery ordinance are too general or
do not address all the potential impacts to surrounding
properties. Director Krempl reported this ordinance is more
straight-forward for staff to evaluate the applicant and, since
the conditions are under the purview of the Zoning Administrator,
the process would be streamlined.
Pat Baraja, 375 "J" Street, stated his concern of the effect such
a use would have in his neighborhood by infringement on his quiet
life. Director Krempl explained the criteria within the ordinance
for possible noise impact. Councilwoman McCandliss stated the
difference between a business-oriented Day Care Center and the
subject Day Care Home which is an incidental use of the home.
NINUTES 6 May 10, 1988
Bernadette Probus, 3868 Caminito de Tatan, 92111, representing the
Child Care Resource Service of San Diego County, stated
appreciation for Council's consideration of the issues but
disagreed it was a model ordinance. Support was expressed for
grandfathering of existing large family day care homes licensed by
the County; requested her letter of May 3 be made a part of this
hearing; suggested the permit be approached on a case to case
basis; questioned the designated size play areas; disagreed with
the requirement for 6' block walls to insure noise control and
stated the discrimination laws include families with children.
Director Krempl explained the County's licensing history to
explain whicll present daycare homes are candidates for the
process.
Janine Randolph, 431 Arizona Street, 92011, Randolph Family Day
Care reported there are now 143 daycare bills in Congress to deal
with this crisis. Family Day Care is valuable and preferre~ by
many parents and must take place in a residential neighborhood and
be an asset to that neighborhood, rather than be surrounded by
block walls. Council was urged to continue the work to streamline
the City's process for this permit.
Debbie Basabe, 1220 Tobias Drive, 92011, reported the parents do
not all arrive or depart from her Family Day Care Home at the same
time and questioned the statistics for traffic.
Fran Larson, 266 East Millan Street, Larson Day Care, explained
the layout of her home and the supportive neighbors but that the
children under her care are all under the age of four. The County
and the Fire Marshal both inspected her home while the children
were at play and all requirements were met.
There being no others to speak for or against this issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Councilman Nader emphasized that a proposed facility submitted to
the Zoning Administrator and involves 60% estimated traffic
capacity and has 1200 square feet, the facts automatically
triggers a review rather than denial of the permit.
ORDINANCE OFFERED BY MAYOR COX TO BE PLACED ON FIRST READING, the
reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent.
Mayor Cox believes this ordinance does streamline the process,
there is a definite need for quality day care homes throughout the
country but, at the same time, a regulatory review must by made by
the City to assure they meet minimum standards. The ordinance is
reasonable and the ability to appeal the decision is present.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated her responsibility to encourage the
establishment of the family day care homes but also to protect the
neighborhood. In Council's zeal for standards, however, it seems
more cumbersome to the average person.
MINUTES 7 May lO, 1988
MS {McCandliss/Nader) to amend Section "F" to state that the City
Traffic Engineer shall review potential traffic safety impacts
present with the opening of a large family day care home.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to simplify the amendment by suggesting if in
the view of the Zoning Administrator Officer, there are unique
traffic considerations, the permit would be referred to the
Traffic Safety Engineer.
AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE RESTATED
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to amend the ordinance to state the Zoning
Administrator will review the potential traffic impacts and, if at
a significant level, they will be referred to the City Traffic
Engineer for evaluation.
AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE
MSUC {Nader/McCandliss) to amend the Ordinance by inserting
Section l, A Declaration of Intent by the City Council to
encourage, foster and streamline the application for Family Day
Care Homes in light of the pressing need for child care in our
community; and that the City Attorney will write the precise
wording.
AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to amend the Ordinance to state the Zoning
Administrator may require reasonable requirements to lessen the
noise impact including but not limited to the installation of a
block wall.
VOTE ON THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
Motion Carried. All voting aye.
15. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-88-4: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR LAS FLORES #2, CVT
88-4 - ROY AND JUDY SHEPARD Director of
Planning)
RESOLUTION 13559 APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP FOR LOS FLORES NO.
2, CHULA VISTA TRACT 88-4 ROY AND JUDY
SHEPARD
This being the time and placed as advertised, the public hearing
was declared open.
Director of Planning Krempl reported the applicant proposes a
subdivision of 1.17 acres located on the west side of Las Flores
Drive, north of D Street, into five single-family residential
lots. Pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the
tentative subdivision map is found to be in conformance with the
various elements of the City's General Plan.
There being no other present to speak for or against the item, the
public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MINUTES 8 May 10, 1988
16. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-88-5: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR MOUNTAIN VISTA, CVT
88-5 MASCOT REALTY (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION 13560 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP FOR MOUNTAIN
VISTA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 88-5 MASCOT
REALITY
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing
was declared open.
Director of Planning Krempl reported the applicant has submitted a
tentative subdivision map known as Mountain Vista, Chula Vista
Tract 88-5, in order to subdivide 20.6 acres located at the
northerly terminus of Las Flores Drive into ll single-family
residential lots and one future development lot. Pursuant to
Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, the tentative map is
found to be in conformance with the various elements of the City's
General Plan; and pursuant to Section 66412.2, the effect of this
approval on the housing needs of the region has been considered
for residential developments.
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Garibay reported a
modification to Condition No. 1 to read "unless a deferral is
granted by the City Engineer" explaining the owner was required to
complete the improvements on all of the frontage in the belief it
was under his ownership. By posting a cash deposit the City will
be assured the improvements can be accomplished when timely.
Additionally, City Engineer Garibay had discussions with Mr.
Scott, the applicant, and his engineer who were in agreement to
appropriately control the water drainage off the subdivision with
a run along the boundary to prevent it from spilling into the KOA
Campground but a specific method has not been approved as yet.
Drainage system is not shown correctly on the map but is secured
as part of the subdivision improvements, and when lots 1 through
ll are completed, it will have to be done.
Robert Scott, P.O. Box 847, Bonita, applicant reported the
expensive conditions to the map for an ll lot subdivision in an
already approved assessment district. Negotiation with the
Engineering Department have reached the beginning of understanding
and there is agreement on the KOA Campground concerns. Th water
will be controlled in a direction away from the KOA and into the
new flood control channel. Security for improvements on Second
Avenue were discussed with the City Engineer and, although Mr.
Scott stated to be in agreement with making a cash deposit, now
that he is aware of the option, he would prefer to use a letter of
credit irrevocable by the bank. Mr. Scott also addressed the
three pie shaped lots and the drainage from the lot on the left of
the subdivision area. The owner of that lot and Mr. Scott are in
agreement to control the drainage in this area.
There being no one present to speak for or against the item, the
public hearing was closed.
MINUTES - 9 - May lO, 1988
RESOLUTION AS MODIFIED BY STAFF OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the
reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
approved unanimously.
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Hugh Christiansen, 376 Center Street (#350), 92010, addressed the
Chula Vista General Plan and presented a sketch of an "under-used"
building and area at the southwest corner of 4th and "F" Avenues.
Mr. Christiansen suggested a business complex with high quality
residences could be constructed by the owners with encouragement
with planning by the City and make the present area profitable for
everyone.
PULLED ITEMS
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO APPROVE BOOK SHOP TO BE LOCATED INSIDE LIBRARY
Staff recommends approval of this request.
Doris M. Steinman, 1126-C Garrett Avenue, 92010, stated the
appreciation of the Friends of the Library and reported the large
funds donated to the Public Library by this organization for
programs, equipment and materials which could not have been
provided from other sources.
MOTION
MSC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation to
approve the request.
8. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, LANDSCAPING
MARINA PARK, E, H, AND J STREET ENTRIES
AND J STREET MEDIAN IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (Director of Public Works)
On December 8, 1987, the City Council by Resolution No. 13375
awarded a contract for the landscaping of Marina Park, E, H & J
Street entries and J Street median to Roca Construction, Inc. The
work is now completed; a final inspection was made on March 25,
1988 and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the
contract plans and specifications. The City Engineer, the
Director of Planning and the Director of Parks and Recreation are
satisfied with the work performed by the contractor.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved.
Mayor Cox noted the contractor completed the work as described but
a more finished appearance should have been provided, particularly
to the landscape "berms" and, also, asked staff to address what is
perceived to be a problem on the east end of the median where
grooves exist.
MOTION
MSC ~ox/Moore) to refer this item back to staff for a proposal to
rectify the two problems.
~IINUTES lO - May lO, 1988
lO. ORDINANCE 2268 ADDING CHAPTER 9.60 TO TITLE 9 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
SALE OF MOBILEHOME PARKS - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (City Attorney)
Mary Frances Click, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, 92011, pointed out
the attempts to close the "loop hole" in the State's code and the
review by the City's Attorney which lead to the conclusion that it
may be possible to fashion a police power regulation requiring a
right of refusal to the mobilehome park tenants if the requirement
is imposed in the context of conversion of the park to another use
or another form of ownership. Mrs. Click suggested adding the
wording in Section C of the San Marcos ordinance, commended the
Assistant City Attorney for the draft of this ordinance and urged
Council to approve.
R. C. Flaugher, ll00 Industrial Boulevard, spoke in favor of the
ordinance to provide the needed protection for low income people.
Adeline Smith, 2605 Camino del Rio South, (#402), 92108 of Western
Mobilehome Association, reported the State legislature's
consideration of this issue for three times, the decision of which
was to conclude it is a "taking". Council was asked for
reconsideration to check out the proposed legislation amendment
being considered now.
MOTION
MS moore/Cox) to defer for another two weeks to allow the
Mobilehome Issues Committee and the park owners the time to
discuss it with the City Attorney and "massage the ordinance."
When questioned, the Assistant City Attorney confirmed that the
term "prior notification" rather than "right of first refusal" is
exactly as the State law requires and, if used, no reason remains
to have the ordinance.
Councilman Nader urged a strongly worded statement why this is a
proper use of Council's police powers and suggested the addition
of, "WHEREAS, it is essential to the welfare of the community to
prevent the displacement of a large number of low income people by
encouraging resident ownership" and, in SECTION II, SEVERABILITY,
page 5, to add on the third line after "of this ordinance" to add,
"or application"
Councilwoman McCandliss noted the work that has gone into this
ordinance to "plug the loop holes" in the State's ordinance, the
motion on the floor is to continue for 2 weeks for suggestions
but, in the absence of constructive suggestions, she urged it be
placed on second reading and adopted.
MINUTES ll May lO, 1988
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to place the ordinace on Second Reading for
adoption. (Mayor Cox voted no)
Mayor Cox explained his negative vote because of his
"philosophical problem" with the portions of Section 9.60.040 (A.).
ll. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOME
PARKS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF -
FIRST READING & ADOPTION (Community
Development Director)
Assistant Director of Community Development Gustafson provided
Council with seven suggested changes to streamline the Code
Section to assure it is fully representational and staff requested
approval to incorporate the changes and to return with an
ordinance at a later date.
Nayor Cox reported that the Mobilehome Issues Committee plans to
complete its recommendations at their meeting of May 24th.
Councilman Nader questioned sections of the draft ordinance as it
centers on rent control rather than a binding arbitration
ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Rudolph stated his
understanding that referral to staff will be for two weeks, the
consensus of the Council is to the extent there is a distinction
between rent control and binding arbitration to make that
distinction to be a binding arbitration ordinance as opposed to a
rent control ordinance.
MOTION
MSC ~'Cox/Nader) to continue the item for two weeks and report back
with the recommendations of the Mobilehome Issues Committee.
Councilman Nader remarked that the input Council will look for
from the Mobilehome Issues Committee is direction for amendments
to the mediation ordinance to solve the problems encountered or,
if this cannot be done, direction that ought to be given to the
City Attorney to incorporate into the Code.
Mary Frances Click, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, reported that
Council instructed the Mobilehome ISsues Committee to come back to
Council in one week with recommendations. The ten members present
at the meeting wanted no part of San Marcos' rent control
ordinance. The subject ordinance was distributed and nine members
decided to study it to bring back to their May 19th meeting for
statements. The consensus was a preference for time constraints
and clarifications in the present ordinance and, if necessary, to
add the third step and bring in one professional mediator.
MINUTES - 12 May lO, 1988
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion carried. All voting aye.
Mayor Cox requested those who appeared to speak on the item to
return on May 24 and directed the City Clerk to schedule this
report back to Council on the Agenda for May 24, 1988 as No. 4 on
the Consent Calendar.
12. REPORT REGARDING NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC
DEVICES AT THE INTERSECTION OF L STREET
AND BROADWAY (Director of Public Works)
Assistant Director of Public Works Garibay reported the staff
recommendation not to install left turn phasing at this time at
"L" Street and Broadway but that a raised asphalt median be
installed on "L" east of the intersection. Broadway is a four
lane north/south major street with left turn lanes at "L" Street.
"L" Street is a four lane east/west major street with left turn
lanes at Broadway. Intersection control is by a two phase traffic
signal without left turn phasing.
James A. Berry, 885 Ash Avenue, 92011, reported his appearance
before the Safety Commission to draw attention to the five
driveways and alleys in this area and that the same problem
existed previously at Fourth and "H". Mr. Berry supported the
left turn phasing and that the median be installed.
Ben Ramsey Jr., 899 Broadway Avenue, Chula Vista, 92011, 7-Eleven
owner, addressed the "near misses" not recorded in accident
reports and presented Council with a petition signed by 417
residents and business owners in the area who stated they are in
favor of left turn signals being installed at the intersection to
prevent further accident and injury reports.
MOTION
MS ~'~cCandliss/Cox) to accept the staff recommendation and refer
to Budget the question of left turn phasing at this intersection
and to include the median.
Councilwoman McCandliss said she does not support appropriating
the money this evening since the budget will be discussed in a few
weeks. City Engineer Garibay answered Councilmembers questions as
to the funds coming out of traffic signal funds at this time and
the impact if Council waited until after 1988-89 budget session.
Funds are anticipated for Traffic Signal Fees and, assuming
Council approves and directs staff to appropriate $10,000 from the
Traffic Signal Fund, staff's interpretation would be to proceed on
the project as soon as the funds are available. (Mayor Cox
pointed out that the motion would take a 4/5 vote for the
appropriation of funds.)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Nader/Moore) to approve the Safety Commission recommendation
as outlined in the staff report subject to the interpretation
outlined by staff.
MINUTES - 13 May lO, 1988
Councilman Moore reminded staff that the Chamber of Commerce
should be invited to any workshop that adversely affects business
in Chula Vista. Councilman Nader suggested that it would be
helpful to get a recommendation that reflects the priorities as
suggested by the Safety Commission along with asking the Safety
Commission to consider the financial impacts of their
recommendations.
13. REPORT CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR THE RESTRUCTURING
OF PARKING STRUCTURE PAYMENTS FOR PARCEL
4: PARK PLAZA AT THE VILLAGE (Community
Development Director)
Staff recommended Council accept the report approving, in concept,
the restructuring of parking structure payments for Parcel 4, Park
Plaza-at-the Village, thereby relieving the future owner(s) from
annual payments of ~21,560 to the City, contingent upon the
following: (1) Payment of $150,000 in lump sum to the City; (2)
Sale of Parcel 4; and (3) Dismissal of bankruptcy and foreclosure
proceedings affecting Parcel 4. (4) The Council is also requested
to direct staff to contact other signatories of the Reciprocal
Grant of Easements for Parcels 1-7 to obtain their consent to
amend the agreement to allow the above-stated action.
Michael Cowett, 2255 Camino del Rio South, 92108, representing
Center City Associates Ltd. stated his recognition that the
conceptual agreement previously voted upon by Council was more
favorable to the Associates than the present agreement but the
present cash buyer is contingent on a parking agreement Being
worked out with the City. Mr. Cowett strongly urged Council to
give their final approval at this meeting.
MOTION
MS ~ore/Nader) to approve the report and staff recommendations.
MOTION RESTATED BY MAYOR COX
To approve the report in concept and to bring back whatever
appropriate documents are necessary for final action next week.
MOTION CARRIED, all voting aye.
Hugh Christensen, 376 Center Street (#350) 92010, suggested that a
feasibility study be undertaken to consider a building site on the
2.3 acres owned by the City to construct high quality town houses
on the third level to benefit the City and the Downtown Shopping
Center.
18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Scheduling Council meetings None
MINUTES - 14 May lO, 1988
19. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Travel Authorization for International Conference of Shopping
Centers (ICSC) Convention Las Vegas, May 16-18 Council
authorization was requested for Mayor Cox and Councilwoman
McCandliss to utilize the funds to attempt securing a fourth
major tenant for the Homart Development.
MOTION
MSUC (Nader/Moore) to authorize Mayor Cox and Councilwoman
McCandliss to utilize funds in the travel budget to attend the
ICSC Convention in Las Vegas.
b. Conflict exists with the scheduled June 9 Budget Session
Councilmembers discussed options with staff, and the evening
session which may be held in other than the Council Chamber
which is reserved for the Planning Commission on that evening.
MOTION
MSUC {Cox/Nader) to reschedule the June 9th budget session to
Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m., with the second session scheduled
for the Boards and Commissions starting at 7:30 p.m.
c. Anne Collins communicated with the City relative to action
taken by Council at the meeting of May 3 on the area in which
she has property on Third Avenue south of "L" Street in the
Montgomery area.
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Nader) to refer the item to staff for a report back to
Council on the problems she is encountering; and that Anne Collins
be sent an apology for the lack of proper notice being sent to her
when the item was heard. (The meeting was scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
and she attended at 7:00 p.m.)
20. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS:
a. Questioned the blue and white sign at the former Peoples Bank
- Director of Planning Krempl will report back when answer is
received.
b. Parking problems in the area of City Hall for employees and
the suggestion that the two hour limit on Guava and the 200
block of Fourth Avenue north of Davidson be changed to allow
City identified cars to park in the area. Councilman Nader
included a request that staff investigate the need for
additional red curbing on the eastern side of the intersection
of Fourth and Davidson to prevent trucks parking too close to
the intersection.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM: - Absent
b. AB 4057 (Wright) General Plan Changes: Notice - Legislation
Items (information only)
MINUTES 15 May lO, 1988
COUNCILMAN MOORE: AIR SPACE AMERICA starts on May 14 through
May 22rid.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:43 p.m. to meet in closed session to give
instructions to negotiators.
ADJOURNMENT AT ll:12 p.m. to the General Plan Update Meeting of
May 12 at 7 p.m. and the Regular Council Meeting of May 17, 1988
at 7 p.m.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC
f~ C~ ~ CITY CLERK
Fortune, CMC
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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