HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/06/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, June 7, 1988 Council Chamber
4:08 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox and Councilmembers Nader,
Malcolm (who arrived at 5:18 pm), Moore
and McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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
MSC (Moore/Nader) to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 24; and the Adjourned Meeting of May 26, 1988. (Mayor Cox
abstained because of absence from the Meeting of May 26;
Councilman Malcolm out.)
Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 17 was
trailed on the Agenda awaiting the arrival of Councilman Malcolm.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Maura Leonard, Miss Chula Vista, reported her pleasure to be
crowned "Fairest of the Fair", and invited Council to
participate in the July 3rd activities of "Chula Vista Day"
at the Del Mar Fair.
b. PRESENTATION - ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT BY SANDAG
Rick Alexander, Director of Land Use and Public Facilities, San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), reported on the Draft
Regional Growth Management Report and, with the aid of slides,
explained how and why the region has grown, recently experienced
growth, how growth has been responded to and an explanation of the
draft recommendations. Mr. Alexander placed the causes of growth
in the region to national economic recovery, defense spending and
a natural increase. SANDAG forecasts that by 2010 the regional
growth will expand to 3.150 million persons, the major portion of
whom are migrating from other parts of California. Long term
recommendations are for a regional financing strategy for public
facilities, an attempt to achieve a better balance of residential
and job opportunities throughout the region and to implement a
regional monitoring program. SANDAG is not recommending housing
caps, which do not control growth, nor limits on job creation and
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limits on residential or commercial development. Mr. Alexander
explained that the recommendations will be considered in July in
final form and, if it is decided to go ahead, the cities will be
requested to act on these.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 21)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Pulled items: 3b, 3c, 16, 17 set for a 6:00 time certain, and
19. Items 20a, 21a, 2Oh, and 21b will be considered jointly by
the City Council and Members of the Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Cox reminded that items 7, 12 and 14 are appropriation items
which require a 4/5 vote; and that item ll includes a revised
resolution changing the figure in the fourth paragraph from
$60,152.49 to $62,152.49.
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN
McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved. (Councilman Malcolm out)
a. REQUEST TO LIMIT PARKING AT 1120-1128 BAY BOULEVARD
Michael R. Collins, Property Manager, 7830 Fay Avenue, Suite
105, La Jolla, 92037
Council referred this request to staff and the Safety Commission
for a report back to Council.
b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF H.R. 3988, (LINING EARTHEN SECTIONS
OF ALL-AMERICAN CANAL & COACHELLA BRANCH) - Francesca M.
Krauel, Chairman, San Diego County Water Authority, 2750
Fourth Avenue, 92103-6295
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
c. REQUEST TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO TAKE RECREATIONAL WALKS ALONG
BAYFRONT PROPERTY Douglas P. Johnson, 184 Broadway #32,
Chula Vista 92010
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
d. RESIGNATION FROM CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE - Bess Pocklington
Council accepted the resignation with regret and directed that a
letter of appreciation be sent.
e. REQUEST THAT GUARDIANSHIP OF MONTEBELLO CUP BE GIVEN TO
CHULA VISTA YACHT CLUB Sandra Gilson, Commodore, Chula
Vista Yacht Club, P.O. Box 8438, 92012
Council referred the request to staff to discuss further with the
Yacht Club with a report brought back to Council.
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f. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF POLICE PROCEDURES Richard F.
Conrad, 1590 Citrus Way, Chula Vista 92011
Council referred the letter to staff for a report back to Council
on the concerns raised by Mr. Conrad with appropriate notification
to him.
g. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Joseph Raso, c/o Gerald M. Dawson,
Attorney at Law, 7851 Mission Center Court, Suite lO3, San
Diego 92108
Council concurred with the request of both parties to continue
this item to the meeting of August g, 1988.
4. RESOLUTION 13593 ACCEPTING BIDS & AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CAB
AND CHASSIS WITH AERIAL LIFT PLATFORM
(Director of Finance)
Council awarded the contract to Fuller Ford of Chula Vista in the
amount of $46,229.01. The low bid of De Anza Chevrolet does not
meet specifications on several components of the unit. The second
low bid of Fuller Ford meets all specifications and is acceptable
to the Director of Public Works.
5. RESOLUTION 13594 RATIFYING FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND SDG&E FOR THE USE OF SDG&E EASEMENT
PROPERTY IN THE REINSTRA SPORTS COMPLEX
FOR A PARKING LOT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT (Director
of Parks & Recreation)
The initial license agreement expired in May 1987; San Diego Gas &
Electric has proposed to retroactively extend the original license
agreement from May l, 1987 to April 30, 1989. The existing
agreement requires the City to pay $10.00 a year rent plus any
possessory taxes levied on the property. At the conclusion of
this amendment, the City will be required to renegotiate an
agreement.
6. RESOLUTION 13596 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT TO THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT
THE SUMMER CHILDREN'S NUTRITION PROGRAM
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
The City has sponsored this program for the two previous summers,
by which the Nutrition Program provides meals to economically
deprived children in the community during the summer when the
regular school programs are not in operation.
7. RESOLUTION 13596 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PAVING, SECURITY LIGHTING, AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT RIENSTRA
SPORTS COMPLEX AND LAUDERBACH COMMUNITY
CENTER AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS THEREFOR
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
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The work includes removal and disposal of existing improvements,
excavation and grading, asphalt concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks,
wheel stops, processed miscellaneous base, security lighting
system, repair of bleachers and other miscellaneous work shown on
the plans. Two separate CIP projects with similar type of work
were combined under one contract (the Lauderbach Community Center
and the Rienstra Sports Complex II) and funds must be transferred
to pay for all needed improvements. Council authorized staff to:
1. Transfer $16,160.35 from the unencumbered balance of the
budgeted project accounts for Chula Vista Junior High School
Drainage to Parking and Security Lights, Lauderbach Center;
2. Transfer $33,238.35 from the unencumbered balance of
budgeted project East "J" Street median to two new accounts
for Parking and Security Lights, Lauderbach Center, and
Renovate Rienstra Sports Complex II; and
3. Accept bids and award contract to Odell Construction Co.,
Inc. in the amount of $123,469.80.
8. RESOLUTION 13597 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THAT
CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AND DESIGNATED
AS EASTLAKE I, UNIT ll (Director of Public
Works)
EastLake I, Unit ll is generally located to the south of Lakeshore
Drive and adjacent to the lake within the EastLake Planned Unit
Development. Final inspection of the public improvements which
consist of sewer and drainage facilities in this subdivision was
held on March 23, 1988, and a letter of deficiencies was prepared
dated April 21; another final inspection was performed on May 23,
1988 and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the
approved plans and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9. RESOLUTION 13598 RATIFYING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS AND SEWER MAINS
WITHIN TERRITORY OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Public
Works)
The original agreement expired on July l, 1986 and the City
Attorney recommended a new agreement between the City and Port
District be drawn up and signed by both agencies. The new
agreement essentially incorporates the provisions of the original
agreement and makes a few changes. The City agrees to perform
maintenance work on the sewers for Bayside Park within the
tidelands properties of the District only on a time and material
basis upon the District's written request for said services. No
easements are required. The new agreement will expire on July l,
1992 but may be extended upon mutual agreement between the City
Manager of the City of Chula Vista and Port Director of the Port
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District; either the City Manager or Port Director may terminate
the agreement at any time upon the giving of at least ninety (90)
days prior notice in writing to the other party.
lO. RESOLUTION 13599 APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON
EAST PAISLEY STREET, EAST PROSPECT COURT
AND EAST QUINTARD STREET AND AMENDING
SCHEDULE II OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 10.52.030 (Director of Public
Works)
Melrose Avenue is a north-south residential collector street
extending south from Telegraph Canyon Road to Otay Valley Road.
The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is approximately 3,200 vehicles
per day. East Paisley Street, East Prospect Court and East
Quintard Street are all residential streets which intersect
Melrose Avenue on one side only. The streets form a tee
intersection and a stop sign on each of these residential streets
would help assign the right-of-way.
ll. RESOLUTION 13600 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF EARTHWORK AND GRADING,
STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE EXTENSION OF LAS 'FLORES DRIVE
NORTH OF "D" STREET CONTRACT, EXTENDING
CONTRACT TIME AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE
ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY (Director of
Public Works)
Proposed Change Order No. 5 is for the inclusion of additional
sewer and water laterals to properties owned by Mr. Roy Shepard
and Mascot Realty, Inc.; to compensate contractor for extra work
items; and to reduce the removal and recompaction of alluvium bid
quantity. This change order has the net result of reducing the
contract amount $62,152.49 to a revised amount of $1,118,386.01.
To accomplish the various items of work added to the contract,
Erreca's Inc. requested a contract time extension of 15 working
days.
12. RESOLUTION 13601 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIDEWALKS AND
DRIVEWAYS AND REMOVAL OF TREES ALONG THE
llO0 BLOCK OF HILLTOP WITHIN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (Director of Public Works)
The work includes removal and construction of curb and gutter,
sidewalk, driveways, sidewalk ramps, and asphalt concrete pavement
and includes removal of street trees, stumps, and roots. Council
approved to (1) appropriate $60,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the Gas Tax Fund to Tree Removal and Replacement of
Sidewalks-llO0 Block Hilltop Drive account; (2) accept bids and
award contract to low bidder, Silver Strand Masonry and Cement
Contractors in the amount of $39,223.43; and to (3} authorize City
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Engineer to execute Change Order No. 1 which may increase the
contract bid amount by $12,000 (funds for replacement of water
laterals behind meters as necessary and replacement of existing
irrigation systems as required).
13. RESOLUTION 13602 APPROVING REPLACEMENT SUBDIVISXON
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT 87-8, RANCHO DEL SUR, UNIT
NO. 4 AND RELEASING RANCHO DEL SUR
PARTNERSHIP FROM A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR RANCHO DEL SUR, UNIT NO. 4
(Director of Public Works)
Wood Bow Associates, a California Limited Partnership, has
requested they be allowed to accept the responsibility for
construction of required public improvements in Unit 4 of Sunbow.
They are in the process of purchasing that unit from Sunbow, and
developing it for Wood Crest Homes. By executing the subdivision
improvement agreement, and providing associated bonds, Wood Bow is
accepting the responsibility for construction of required
improvements and providing required surveying and monumentation
for the Subdivision Map. It is now appropriate to release Rancho
del Sur from this responsibility.
14. RESOLUTION 13603 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE
INSURANCE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE RISK MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF PERSONNEL (Director of
Personnel)
The public liability insurance premium for FY 1987-88 is $127,700
less than what was budgeted as a result of the City's
participation in San Diego Pooled Insurance Program Authority.
Council moved for approval to appropriate a portion of the surplus
funds to be used to purchase two needed capital items for the Risk
Management Division of Personnel at a cost of $9,886.
15. ORDINANCE 2270 MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF SPECIAL SEWER
SERVICE RATE AREA ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE
2181 - SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Director
of Public Works)
The developer of Chula Vista Woods Subdivision (now known as
Foxhills) was required to make provisions for the continued
maintenance of the sewer pump station installed to serve the
subdivision. The sewer pump station currently serves llO single
family homes and staff has determined that the sewer pump station
is capable of accommodating additional sewage generated by these
homes. Ordinance 2181 requires an annual review to determine
whether the amount being collected for maintenance is appropriate
and, by the time of the next annual review, with the addition of
additional units the cost would be reduced to about $2.50 per
individual homeowner.
MINUTES 7 June 7, 1988
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS DF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH
COMMISSION FIRST READING (Director of
Parks & Recreation)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
17. REPORT REPORT ON DOMESTIC RODENT SURVEY (City
Manager)
Pulled to be considered at 6:00 p.m.
18. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FOR LEFT-TURN PHASING AT
THE INTERSECTION OF FOURTH AVENUE AND "F"
STREET (Director of Public Works)
Council directed staff not to install left-turn phasing at this
time at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and F Street. The 1987
and 1986 Intersection Evaluation Lists for Left-Turn Phasing
Warrants has been studied; this intersection did not meet the
warrants, but will be studied next year again for left-turn
phasing.
19. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) JUNIOR FARE
INCREASE (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
At 4:52 pm, a Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting was
held.
20a. RESOLUTION 928 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUESTING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD A ~OINT PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL AND
ADOPTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL EIR
b. RESOLUTION 13604 OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENTING TO A JOINT
PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE
PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN
CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AN
ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION THEREOF
The proposed Amendment would add ten sites, totaling 147.11 acres,
to the existing Project Area. In order to collect tax increments
from the additional properties in the upcoming year, the joint
public hearing must be held no later than July 12, 1988o Prior to
that hearing, the Agency must approve a Final Report on the Plan
Amendment and submit it to Council, the Project Area Committee
must recommend approval of the Plan Amendment and the Planning
Commission must certify the EIR and recommend approval of the Plan
Amendment.
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21a. RESOLUTION 929 "F THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
~HULA VISTA DIRECTING THAT THE TOWN CENTRE
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE BE EXPANDED TO
INCLUDE REPRESENTATION FOR THE PROPOSED
EXPANDED BOUNDARIES THE TOWN CENTRE II
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
b. RESOLUTION 13605 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP OF
THE TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE AND
CERTIFYING THAT THE EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP IS
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PROPOSED EXPANDED
BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN CENTRE II
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
California Community Redevelopment Law requires that before a
Redevelopment Project Area can be expanded through a Redevelopmerit
Plan Amendment, the existing Project Area Committee (PAC) must be
expanded to provide representation for the proposed new Project
Area; and Council must approve the new members with the finding
that the expanded membership is representative of the expanded
project area. The following two nominees are proposed by the
Mayor for membership on the PAC and both have expressed
willingness to serve if appointed.
Residential Representative Nell Haas, a resident of
Fogarty's Trailer Park since 1964; owner of Tycom Home and
Building Maintenance Company; former member of City's
Charter Review Committee; and
Commercial Representative Charles Peter, owner of
Cornell's Office Products ~or the past 14 years.
The chosen new members to the PAC will be instructed on the
proposed Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan Amendment prior to
their consideration of it. On June 16 the PAC is scheduled to
consider a recommendation to the Redevelopment Agency on the Plan
Amendment.
At 4:55 pm, the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting
adjourned and reconvened as the City Council to the regular
Council meeting.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
PULLED ITEMS
3b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF H.R. 3988, (LINING EARTHEN SECTIONS
OF ALL-AMERICAN CANAL & COACHELLA BRANCH) Francesca M.
Krauel, Chairman, San Diego County Water Authority, 2750
Fourth Avenue, 92103-6295
MINUTES 9 June 7, 1988
Director of Public Works Lippett reported that the international
implications as stated in the recommendation relates to the
leakage of water from the canal which possibly could result in a
decrease in Mexico's water table. Deputy City Manager Morris
reported the request of the Water Authority that Council support
the bill only in concept to offer as much flexibility as possible
to the representatives. Staff requested Council approve HR 3988
in concept and authorized a letter over the Mayor's signature to
the San Diego Legislative Delegation in Washington, D. C.
MOTION
MSC l'~ader/Moore) to approve the staff recommendation but to make
clear that Council would favor legislation which would have the
provision that (1) the project be subject to the usual Federal
Environmental Act to which any such project is normally subjected;
and (2) the legislation should provide for an appropriate study of
the effects on the neighboring country with a review and, if the
impacts prove to be severe, the project does not automatically go
forward without additional appropriate review. (Councilman
Malcolm out)
3c. REQUEST TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO TAKE RECREATIONAL WALKS ALONG
BAYFRONT PROPERTY Douglas P. Johnson, 184 Broadway #32,
Chula Vista 92010
Director of Community Development Desrochers reported the
recommendation that the request be directed to Santa Fe Land
Pacific Realty Corporation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
for comments with a subsequent staff report brought back to
Council. This is private property and, as requested by Santa Fe
Land, the no trespassing law is presently enforced. Councilwoman
McCandliss, because the status of the land has changed, stated her
desire to confirm that all parties are moving in the same
direction.
MOTION
MS~cCandliss/Cox) to accept staff's recommendation and include
that telephone contact be made with both agencies to get some
general sense for the kind of enforcement action they will be
confirming in their letter. (Councilman Malcolm out)
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH
COMMISSION FIRST READING (Director of
Parks & Recreation)
The possibility of broadening the composition of the Commission to
include children, youth, and representatives from organizations
such as the YMCA, daycare centers and the Girls and Boys Club was
studied. Additionally it was determined that several sections
within the ordinance required deletions or modifications to
include elimination of redundant and outdated language, expansion
to age 21 of the eligible age to become a commissioner, a
requirement that all commissioners reside within the City;
allowance for "at-large" City-wide appointments versus
appointments from each respective junior and senior high school
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within the City; establish ex-officio, non-voting member
representation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Chula
Vista Youth Consortium, and the Sweetwater Union High School
District; and a clear delineation of the duties and functions of
the Commission. The Youth Commission will begin meeting in fall
of this year. Councilman Nader stated that, within the next few
weeks, it is expected that submission of recommmendations will be
made to the Commission, and stated his concern with some proposed
amendments to the ordinance and presented his reasoning for the
requested changes. Discussion included whether the Youth
Commission should be changed to an Advisory Committee similar to
the Mobilehome Issues Committee, or that the Youth Commission be
reconstituted as an active Commission, with the understanding that
interpretation of residence requirements be referred to the
Charter Review Commission. Mayor Cox pointed out that on page 4
of the ordinance, Section VIII, D., the word "serve" be changed to
"service".
MOTION
MSC (Nader/McCandliss) to make the following amendments to the
proposed Ordinance - (1) that the requirement, if possible, for
four different high schools be represented on the Commission; (2)
that the applicant be 18 years or under and enrolled in high
school at the time of appointment; (3) that the Police Department
be added to Section IV as an Agency that would appoint an
ex-officio member, and (4) that the first sentence in Section IX
be changed back to, "The City Manager as the person making
available staff...;" and to refer the ordinance back to staff to
make the changes and to bring back to Council for placement on
First Reading. (Councilman Malcolm out)
MOTION
~Nader/Moore) to refer to the Charter Review Commission the
possibility of putting on the ballot this fall (1) permitting
appointments to the Youth Commission those residents who reside
outside the City but enrolled in a school within the City of Chula
Vista, (2) that the Youth Commission be excepted in the Charter
requirement for a City Commission that a member be an adult; and
(3) exempting the Youth Commission from the two term limitation.
(Councilman Malcolm out)
At 5:18 pm, Councilman Malcolm took his seat on the dais.
19. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) JUNIOR FARE
INCREASE (Director of Public Works)
Transit Coordinator Gustarson reported that the Chula Vista
Transit (CVT) currently has a discounted cash fare for junior
riders (age 6 through 17) of 40~. Other CVT fares are: 75~ base
fare; 50~ discount fare for seniors/disabled persons; 25¢ fare on
Route 706 (the Downtowner); and 50~ round trip fare on Route 708
between Bayfront Trolley Station and Nature Interpretire Center.
Although CVT's base fare has increased from 50~ to 75~ since 1981,
the 40~ junior fare has not been raised since 1981. The proposed
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junior fare increase from 40~ to 50~ is warranted due to operating
cost increases over the past 8 years and is consistent with base
fare increases since 1981. In addition, since the age
qualification for the regional youth pass will be ages 6 through
18, it is also proposed that the maximum age requirement for the
CVT cash junior fare be raised from 17 to 18 years.
Councilman Nader stated his concern that the junior fare
participants rely on this transportation and that there is no
revenue justification.
MOTION
MS (Nader/McCandliss) to not adopt the staff recommendation.
Mayor Cox supported staff's logic to keep the fares within those
recommended by regional agencies.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion Passed. (Mayor Cox and Councilman Moore voted no.)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONTINUED)
MSC (Moore/Moore) to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
May 17. (Mayor Cox and Councilwoman McCandliss abstained because
of their absence from the Meeting.)
23. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Creation of the Human Services Task Force - two day
introductory workshop will be conducted on on Thursday, June
16 (1:30 pm through 4:00 pm) and Friday, June 17 (from 8:30
am through 12 noon) in the Conference Room of the Eye
Surgeons Building at 81 Third Avenue. An ex-officio member
of the Council was approved for this Task Force, and formal
notices will be forthcoming.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to staff to docket for the Meeting of
June 14 to designate Councilwoman McCandliss as the Council
appointee and Councilman Nader as the alternate.
b. Stairway No. 3 at the Parking Structure - As a result in
consultation with Consulting Engineer and Contractors some
movement was evidenced and steps will be taken to remove the
veneer for safety and for liability concerns.
24. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Cox announced he will be absent from the meeting of
June 14 and requested the Homeless item be set in the near
future because it is a time-sensitive item. Councilman
Malcolm requested that staff be directed to set the date and
concurred the date could be a Council or Redevelopment
Agency meeting.
'~INUTES - 12 June 7, 1988
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to coordinate between City
Council and Father Joe Carroll's schedule for a convenient
date.
a. Opening of Navy Housing Project Official dedication date
will be August 23 at 2:00 p.m., and suggested that before
the opening, one final meeting of the Navy Task Force be
held for follow up. Secondly, Mayor suggested a welcoming
event for the residents and Councilman Moore made
suggestions for the event.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to designate Councilman Moore to coordinate
the City's involvement in some type of welcoming for the Navy
Housing Project residents.
b. Chula Vista 2000 Task Force Concepts should be completed
and be before the City Council sometime in October to
address the land use issues. Mayor Cox suggested a Task
Force to pick up where the City finishes with the General
Plan to address 4 specific areas and to consider the
potential acquisition for open space westward of 805;
upgrading of parks within the City of Chula Vista; to
address recreational facilities and identify shortcomings
and the future Library needs for the future population and
how the Libraries will be funded.
MS (Cox/Nader) to continue the item to the Budget Session of
Wednesday, June 8, and ask staff to look at the possibility of
funding up to $20,000 for consultant services to assist in the
preparation of a comprehensive effort to address the areas of
Concern.
Councilman Malcolm stated he will support the motion but
discussed the priorities for the community and his concern
of no Boys Club to date, suggesting a Task Force be formed
to assist getting children off the streets and off drugs as
a more important issue.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion passed unanimously.
c. Mello-Roos A report was made on a meeting with Senator
Deddeh, Mayor Cox, the President of the Elementary School
Board, President of the Sweetwater High School District and
others to meet concerns of the Mello-Roos districts.
MS (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to prepare a letter for the
Mayor's signature to go to San Diego Assembly and State Delegation
and to Senator Mello and Assemblyman Roos to suggest they take
this type of approach in upcoming school bond construction issues.
Councilman Nader stated the bond issues being set aside as a
bonus for areas which, because of high growth, require the
establishment of a Mello-Roos District and sounds like an
indirect tax subsidy. Councilman Nader would rather look at
other alternatives such as was submitted to staff for review.
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VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion passed. (Councilman Nader voted no)
d. On Saturday, June 4, Council interviewed and selected for
the Growth Management Oversight Committee, the ninth member
of which will be selected by Planning Commission to serve as
temporary chair and may later be changed to a permanent
chair. Letters will be going to the following members who
were selected by Council:
Montgomery Area Nancy Palmet
Eastern Territory Frank Tarantino
Business Community Chuck Peter
Environmental Community Will Hyde
Central Chula Vista Hugh Christiansen
Bonita/Sunnyside Area Steve Hann
Development Community Harry Hillock
Educational Community Lure Jiminez
25. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN NADER:
a. East H Street and Ridgeback In response to a citizen's
letter for a four-way stop or a traffic signal.
MOTION
MS'~l]'C'(Nader/Malcolm) to refer to staff for a report and
recommendation.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
b. Appointment to Charter Review Committee
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) that Council ratify the appointment of
Mary Francis Click to the Charter Review Committee.
c. Recording of closed sessions
MOTION
MS T'~lcolm/Nader) that Council record the Closed Sessions, make
them available to the public when it is determined by the City
Council it is no longer necessary to keep secret. (Motion
Failed. Mayor Cox, Councilman Moore and Councilwoman McCandliss
voted no.}
ALTERNATE MOTION
MS {Nader/Malcolm) that Council initiate the recording of Closed
Session for the use of the members of the Council or staff, as
determined by the Council.
MINUTES - 14 - June 7, 1988
Discussion followed on the practice of State agencies that
do make recordings of closed session, those agencies in San
Diego County who do not, as well as the opinion of the City
Attorney that Council should not. Councilwoman McCandliss
explained her decision in support of the City Attorney's
opinion that it would be a benefit to the adversary adding
that recordings are not the procedure followed by all
agencies.
VOTE ON THE ALTERNATE MOTION
(Motion Failed. Mayor Cox, Councilman Moore and Councilwoman
McCandliss voted no.)
MOTION
MSUC (Nader/Malcolm) to refer to the Legislation Committee for a
report back to Council asking the State Legislators to amend the
Evidence Code to provide an evidentiary privilege for tape
recordings of closed sessions held pursuant to the Brown Act.
It was explained that the above would mean that the
Legislature would provide by statute that recordings of
closed session held under the Brown Act would not be used as
evidenced in a court proceeding.
d. Fence next to Church at Woodlawn Park - Fence was put on by
an adjoining property owner and are now having problems in
an attempt to solve the issue. City Manager Goss reported
that Civil Court action advised that the fence should have
been removed on May 21 but no action has been taken.
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) that staff be authorized to work with the
Woodlawn Park area Church to solve the issue.
Mayor Cox announced a break in Council Comments to
accommodate a time certain item.
6:00 P.M.
t7. REPORT REPORT ON DOMESTIC RODENT SURVEY (City
Manager)
City Manager Goss reported the item is in response to the County
survey and its implications to the City of Chula Vista and
reflects the information found so far and suggests future
direction for developing a response for the situation. There are
six options available and as explained by the City Manager Option
3: to expand public information effort on the part of the City and
the use of private pest control services on an as-needed basis;
and Option 6: to implement a reduced version of the County's
proposal for rodent control is recommended. The City Manager
stated it is clear the City has responsibility for public property
and does have responsibility for enforcement of the Housing Codes
and for providing information to the public.
MINUTES - 15 June 7, 1988
Richard Storck, 1351 Blue Falls Drive, whose property borders on
that of the City's and the person who asked for this report, noted
that the Open Space Director reported no evidence on City-owned
property. Mr. Storck suggested that traps be set out in the areas
suspected and the Open Space Director will find the evidence as he
has on the fence line. Mr. Storck agreed that private property
owners should implement their own program but encouraged Council
to approve the staff recommendation, to start the program now
before January when the situation will worsen.
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to refer this to staff to explore
options 3, 4, and 6 and to come back with a report at the July 12
Council meeting with a recommendation.
25. COUNCIL COMMENTS (CONTINUED):
COUNCILMAN MOORE:
e. Temporary parking for Social Security Staff
MOTION
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to authorize the staff to move forward with
the daytime parking at the Windmill Farms area making certain it
is available before the Social Security moves to the new site.
f. Drugs - Biggest problem in this country and, to help to
guide Council, City Manager was asked for a report of the
time, effort and cost of anti-drug efforts within the City
and the community as a wtlole. Councilwoman McCandliss
reported the Chula Vista Substance Abuse Task Force, of
which she is a member, has had two community forums and the
next forum scheduled is for elected officials in the South
Bay to look what City's can do through local ordinances.
Councilman Nader reminded that a Council Conference was
requested on drug prevention efforts.
COUNCILMAN McCANDLISS:
g. Alignment of 125 - reminder was given to staff for a report
on the decision of the issues of alignment.
h. Bowling Alley Councilman Malcolm reported on Committee
meetings to work out the terms. A suggestion was made to
fix a dollar amount, based on staff's recommendation, for
2.8 acres of the Facilities Benefit Plan placed over Rancho
del Rey and agreed to by the McMillen Company, and the item
will come back shortly to Council.
MINUTES 16 - June 7, 1988
ADJOURNMENT AT 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session to discuss
Evergreen v. Chula Vista, Wheeler v. Chula Vista, potential
litigation, Proposed Property Transactions, Acquisition/Sale:
Sweetwater Union High School District at Hidden Vista Drive and
Ridgeback Road.
ADJOURNMENT AT 6:58 p.m. to the Budget Session on Wednesday, dune
8 at 6 p.m. in the Council Conference Room and at 7:30 p.m. in the
Chamber; and to the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, dune 14
at 7:00 p.m.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC
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