HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/09/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, September 13, 1988 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Nader, Malcolm,
Moore and McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Deputy City Manager Morris,
Assistant City Attorney Rudolf
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - ll)
Pulled items: 4, 10 and 11.
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO ASSIST IN BRINGING APARTMENTS WITH CONSTRUCTION
DEFECTS UP TO CITY CODE - Steve Bellizzi, Brightwood Atrium
Townhomes Homeowners Association, 453-455 E Street, Chula
Vista 92010
Council directed staff, upon completion of an onsite
inspection, to forward an information item to Council
indicating the status of this complaint.
b. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
1. Mr. Alexandro Cortez, c/o Raymond Wood, 1810 Palm Avenue,
National City, CA 92050 allegation of false arrest and
detainment.
2. Ms. Rose Duncan, 809 Dorothy Street, Chula Vista 92011
allegation of assault and battery by members of Chula
Vista Police Department.
3. Ms. Jean A. Ferolito, c/o William D. Daley, 535 H Street,
Chula Vista 92010 - claim that the City is responsible
for personal injuries.
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4. Mr. John J. Mason, 9470 Terrywood, Santee 92071
request for property damage repairs to vehicle.
5. Ms. Selma Engram, Administratrix of the Estate of William
A. Butler, c/o John R. Fielding, Jr., 1138 India, #202,
San Diego 92101 allegation that the City was
responsible for son's death in County Jail.
Council denied the foregoing five claims.
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DOUBLE ESCROW FOR THE
PURCHASE/RESALE OF THE TERRA NOVA SCHOOL
SITE (Deputy City Manager)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda,
5. RESOLUTION 13778 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
JOIN IN THE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT
OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA IN BALLESTRIERI V.
CITY OF PACIFICA (City Attorney)
Pacifica has requested that the City join in an amicus curiae
brief being prepared by the City of Sacramento in support of
Pacifica's Petition for a Rehearing before the entire Ninth
Circuit. This case will have a significant effect on all cities
throughout the State of California and an adverse decision would
open cities up to a tremendous potential for liability. Council
authorized that the City join in the brief being prepared by the
City of Sacramento.
6. RESOLUTION 13779 APPOINTING THE SOUTH BAY GROUP OF THE
SIERRA CLUB AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE
TO SERVE ON THE BAYFRONT CONSERVANCY TRUST
FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS (Mayor Cox)
The seat for the Director representing an environmental
organization is now vacant and Council appointed the South Bay
Group of the Sierra Club as the representative of a regionally
recognized environmental organization to serve on the Bayfront
Conservancy Trust for a period of two years.
7. ORDINANCE 2284 AMENDING SECTIONS 1.20.OlO AND 1.20.020
AND ADDING SECTIONS 1.20.030 AND 1.20.040
TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE -
FIRST READING (Deputy City Attorney)
The amendment would make all City Code violations punishable as
either misdemeanors or infractions; the intent would be to
continue charging violations as infractions in the vast majority
of the cases and, only in the most egregious of circumstances,
would the City opt for a misdemeanor charge.
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8. REPORT BONITA OPTIMIST CLUB REQUEST TO CONDUCT A
HALF MARATHON AND FAMILY FUN RUN (Director
of Parks & Recreation)
The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 1988 and the sponsor
will be providing volunteers to assist with crowd control and to
marshall the participants along the race route; no street closures
are requested. Police reserve units will assist with traffic
control at the crossings. Other than administrative costs
incurred in processing this request, there will be no fiscal
impact to the City. Council approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. The sponsor must obtain approval for the event from the
City of National City, San Diego County, and Plaza Bonita
management and the Chula Vista Police Department will
coordinate with traffic safety officers from the other
entities involved.
2. Sponsor must provide liability insurance in the form of a
Certificate of Insurance and Policy Endorsement in the
amount of $1 million, naming the City of Chula Vista as
additional insured.
3. Sponsor must execute the standard Hold Harmless Agreement.
4. Sponsor must coordinate with the Police Department to
insure that adequate crowd and traffic control is
provided at the event at the sponsors expense.
5. Sponsor shall remove any litter created by the event.
9. REPORT ON CROSSWALK LOCATIONS, SIGNS AND CURB
MARKINGS FOR CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL LOCATED AT 980 BUENA VISTA WAY
(Director of Public Works)
Council accepted the report and approved the following to:
1. Install red curb 15 feet in between 946 and 952 Buena
Vista Way;
2. Install red curb 21 feet in front of 952 Buena Vista Way;
3. Install red curb from south property line of 964 Buena
Vista Way to north end of north driveway into Chula Vista
Hills Elementary School visitor's parking lot.
4. Install red curb 30 feet south from south side of north
driveway into Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
visitor's parking lot;
5. Establish No Parking Passenger Loading zone effective
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days located between the
two driveways of Chula Vista Hills Elementary School;
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6. Install red curb 40 feet north of south driveway entrance
to bus turn-around loop;
7. Install red curb south from bus turn-around loop to
Cerritos Court;
8. Establish No Stopping zone effective between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, school days, from the south
property line of 999 Buena Vista Way north to a point 15
feet south of the crosswalk near the north property line
of 993 Buena Vista Way;
9. Install 15 feet of red curb at 993 Buena Vista Way south
of the crosswalk;
10. Install red curb on Buena Vista Way from the south
property line of 1386 Don Carlos Court north to the curb
return at Don Carlos Court;
ll. Install two crosswalks on Buena Vista Way across the
south leg at Don Carlos Court and the other across the
north leg at Cerritos Court;
12. Install advance school advisory series signs and legends
as shown on Area Plat; and
13. Install stop signs at Don Carlos Court and Cerritos Court.
lO. REPORT REQUEST BY MR. DOUGLAS ADRIANCE, 467
ORIOLE COURT, CHULA VISTA, FOR AN ALL-WAY
STOP CONTROL AT OLEANDER AVENUE AND EAST
PALOMAR STREET (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
ll. REPORT FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON CORRAL CANYON ROAD AND
COUNTRY VISTAS LANE REQUEST FOR AN ALL-WAY
STOP (Director of Public Works)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
12. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE MONTGOMERY
SPECIFIC PLAN'S PART THREE, THE
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (Director of
Planning)
RESOLUTION 13780 APPROVING PART THREE OF THE MONTGOMERY
SPECIFIC PLAN
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing
was declared open.
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Principal Planner Pass pointed out the specifics of the Plan's
Part Three, the Implementation Program and conclusion, and the
Negative Declaration issued on the project. Part One {the Survey,
Evaluation, and Forecast) establishes the foundation for the Plan
and Part Two (the Plan Proper) sets forth the plan's goals,
general objectives, policies, principles, and planning and design
proposals. The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined
that the Negative Declaration IS-88-4M, prepared on August 21,
1987, constitutes adequate prior review of the proposed project.
Councilman Moore referred to page 3, paragraph 2, and questioned
the procedures for rezoning. Planner Pass explained rezonings
follow the Implementation Program as they involve legislation
rather than policy. Page 7, item 3 references, " mixed land
uses, home occupations, and cottage industries are encouraged,..."
the rationale for which based on the concerns and needs and the
neighborhood character of the involved neighborhoods.
Councilman Malcolm suggested staff publicize the neighborhood
meetings so that all people of Chula Vista are informed as to the
meeting times and places with a possible recorded message on the
telephone, and staff confirmed that this will be done in both
English and Spanish. Councilman Malcolm also questioned the
height restrictions and it was confirmed that architectural
features can extend behind the stated restriction on page 8.
Density bonuses were also addressed in paragraph 5 on page 7 and
Planner Pass explained the bonus referred to on page 7 refers to
one given for "excellent urban design" of an award-winning type
and would not be in addition to that which is State-mandated
(granting of one density bonus precludes the other). Councilman
Malcolm stated this increased density should also be brought to
the Planning Commission and Council for approval.
Councilwoman McCandliss referred to zoning classifications on page
4 and whether or not clear direction is given as to what is
permitted. Planner Pass General Zoning Plan and the Zoning Plan
are not the same but must be consistent; more restrictive zoning
is consistent with the General Plan for better timing of the
implementation of this Plan. Also questioned by the Councilwoman
was the "net" versus the "gross" density and clustering; Director
of Planning explained the intent of the wording to have a quality
project but one that is basic in character and form. Planner Pass
explained that the Montgomery Planning Committee is concerned that
uses accomplished within the light industrial framework be allowed
to remain if the external problems were corrected, citing the
changing state of the art such as in automobile recycling industry
which will be contained within buildings.
Councilman Nader referred to fire sprinklers and a four-hour fire
wall. Fred Creveling, Chairman of the Montgomery Planning
Committee, replied that the Code required provision for 10,000
square feet before sprinklers are required. This 10,000 sq.ft.
number has been reduced to a more reasonable 2,000 sq. ft. with
four-hour fire walls in place to contain a possible fire. Replies
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were also given by Mr. Creveling relative to the cottage
industries and their encouragement by the Committee because of the
many family industries now present in the area which offer needed
services; and he also explained the potential for computer
warehousing for the automobile industry.
A. Lee Estep, 2752 Front Street, 92109, representing Castle Park
Enterprises, is present because of a notice to appear and asked
for and received confirmation that the Castle Park property which
is now "in the pipeline" is not now affected by this subject.
Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Drive, explained his storage and
collection of antique cars and questioned whether Council might
look favorably upon this endeavor since this property was formerly
under the County's jurisdiction.
There being no others to speak for or against this item, the
public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent.
AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to modify page 7, #5, of Part Three Draft
Implementation Program to include the requirement of City Council
approval for any density bonuses.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to amend page 7, paragraph 3, to delete
the first word, "While" and on the second line, the words "are
encouraged", so that the sentence reads, "Mixed land uses, home
occupations, and cottage industries are not discouraged,..."
VOTE ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT
Motion passed. (Councilman Nader voted no.)
Councilman Moore referred to page 9, 4b as an infringment on the
policy making procedure.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) replace "determine" on page 9, 4b, 8th line,
with "desire", and to delete the last five words of the sentence,
and replace them "to the City Council."
VOTE ON THE THIRD AMENDMENT
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Cox restated the staff recommendation to approve the
Resolution with the exception of #6 on page 8 that relates to fire
sprinklers, and to adopt the Negative Declaration issued under
IS-88-4M.
VOTE ON THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND AMENDMENTS
Motion passed unanimously.
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13. PUBLIC HEARING URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
TITLE 19 {ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING USE OF CHURCHES AS TEMPORARY
SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS (Director of
Planning)
URGENCY
ORDINANCE 2285 AMENDING SECTION 19.58.110 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT STANDARDS
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACCESSORY USE OF
CHURCHES AS TEMPORARY SHELTERS FOR THE
HOMELESS - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing
was declared open.
Director of Planning Krempl reported the amendment is proposed for
adoption by urgency ordinance in order to facilitate local
commitments and preparations for this Fall's shelter program which
is scheduled to commence in mid-October, establishing a temporary
shelter limited to 12 guests for no more than two weeks a year
shall be considered an accessory church use upon the issuance of a
zoning permit. The time limitation has been drafted so that the
Zoning Administrator may grant an additional two weeks of shelter
use (four weeks total) provided there has been no complaints from
surrounding residents; additional time may be granted via a
conditional use permit administratively, provided no objections
are received, or by public hearing before the Planning
Commission. The urgency ordinance shall lapse in 90 days from the
date of adoption; staff intends to return with a permanent
amendment and recommendation from the Planning Commission within
that period of time.
Councilman Malcolm reported his concerns with the Urgency
Ordinance based on his belief that, throughout history, the Church
has been the sanctuary to which people go for help and they should
be allowed to do this and, on the other hand, he does not want to
jeopardize the ability to house the homeless by not voting for
adoption. He also stated that the two weeks time is not
adequate. Councilman Moore referred to the fact that fire and
safety regulations also affect the neighborhoods and that present
day facilities necessitate these regulations.
Paul L. Greene, 141 Lotus Avenue, reported the many churches
moving into his area and the problems that are arising questioning
the obligation of the City for protection, effect on the City's
sewage system and their conformance to the City's Code.
Earl Biggets, 677 G Street, Chula Vista, referred to his letter to
Council, agreed with the need for debate on this complex issue,
and stated the concern of Churches. President Reagan's request
that churches house the homeless and the need for cities
obligation to make this possible needs Council's strong moral
support.
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Councilwoman McCandliss suggested that adoption of the Urgency
Ordinance i's absolutely supporting the Interfaith Shelter Network
as well as offering encouragement to all churches to take in the
homeless by setting standards under which they can operate.
There being no one else to speak for or against this Ordinance,
the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Nader stated his objections to sections of the Urgency
Ordinance as well as his agreement with Councilman Malcolm that
this is a regular church activity, and suggested the time limit be
extended.
AMENDMENT
MS {Nader/Malcolm) to amend the Ordinance {1) to allow additional
two week increments to be authorized by the Zoning Administrator
without limiting to only one additional two week increment, (2) to
change "those with criminal records" to conviction of a felony
involving moral turpitude, and (3) to delete No. 4. with the
understanding that those inspections are authorized at any time.
Council concurred to split the vote on the motion.
Councilman Malcolm's suggestion to allow the discretion of the
Zoning Administrator to prevail was addressed by the Assistant
City Attorney's statement that the Government Code states the
standards must be provided with delegation.
AMENDMENT {1)
MS (Nader/Malcolm) the first sentence in No. 1 be changed from
"two weeks" to "180 days"; and that the second sentence read, "An
additional two weeks increments may be authorized by the Zoning
Administrator."
SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT {1)
MSUC {Nader/Malcolm) the first sentence remain the same in No. 1
and the second sentence state "An additional 180 days may be
authorized by Zoning Administrator ...... "
It was confirmed by Councilman Malcolm the wording meant "up to
180 days" and non-consecutive.
AMENDMENT
MS (Nader/Malcolm) to change "those with criminal records" to
"those convicted with a felony involving moral turpitude."
SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT (2)
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to substitute the words, "felony or any
crime of violence" to the Amendment.
SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT (3)
MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to change the wording in item 4 by
substituting the word, "may" as opposed to "shall" on the first
line. (Councilman Moore voted no.)
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RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, AS AMENDED, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent.
Councilman Nader explained and requested the record show that he
will vote affirmatively for the amended Urgency Ordinance because
of his belief that an emergency shelter for the homeless is a
legitimate extension of the church not requiring any type of
ordinance or process provided fire, health and safety regulations
are followed. Additionally, if the ordinance is not passed, he
has concerns that staff may interpret the requirement for the
church to obtain a Conditional Use Permit.
Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the change made to item 4 which,
as agreed to by Director Krempl, makes the inspection
discretionary.
MOTION
MSC {McCandliss/Moore) to reconsider Amendment #3 for item No. 4.
(Councilman Nader voted no.)
RECONSIDERED SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT (3)
MS (McCandliss/Moore) to change the wording in item 4 by
substituting the word, "shall" to "may" on the first line.
MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) to provide the inspection be completed as
early as convenient for the City departments.
Discussion followed by Councilmembers that inspections are
normally done after the work is completed and Mayor Cox called for
the motion already on the floor.
VOTE ON THE RECONSIDERED SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT (3)
Motion failed. (Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore and
McCandliss voted no.)
VOTE ON THE URGENCY ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
Motion passed. (Councilman Nader voted no.)
AMENDMENT TO THE MINUTES AS MADE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1988
Mayor pro tempore Malcolm, referencing the Minutes of September
13, item 13, emphasized that the record should clearly reflect
that both he and Councilman Nader felt that it was not necessary
to pass Urgency Ordinance 2285, Adopting Amendments to Title 19 of
the Municipal Code regarding the use of Churches as Temporary
Shelter for the Homeless, as this has always been a function of
the Church and the City has no right to regulate who they can or
cannot help. Councilman Nader confirmed his statement that he
would vote for the Urgency Ordinance but then voted against it
because of his disagreement with the Amendment.
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14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kay Everitt, 469 Emerson, Chula Vista 92011, reported the presence
of abandoned vehicles without motors, wheels, etc. on the corner
property in her neighborhood on which the owner is in violation.
T~s. Everitt reported the process following her complaint which is
present throughout the City and requested Council to put "teeth"
into the ordinance to solve this problem.
MOTION
MS T~'ox/Nader) to refer this complaint to staff to follow up and
to make a written report.
ADDITION TO THE MOTION
(Nader/Cox) as part of the report, to adopt a policy that when a
report is received that an abandoned vehicle moves from the
jurisdiction of one City Department to another, that one City
employee contact the other for appropriate action.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion passed unanimously.
Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Avenue, addressed the subject of
abandoned vehicles and reported the City ordinance allows the
placement of them behind a 6 foot fence.
Joe Raso, 165 Murray Street, addressed Councilmembers with a
report on the action taken by Council to request him to lower his
home. Mr. Raso reported his attorney advised him to "do nothing"
at this point; presented Councilmembers with bills presented to
him by the attorney.
PULLED ITEMS
4. RESOLUTION 13781 AUTHORIZING A DOUBLE ESCROW FOR THE
PURCHASE/RESALE OF THE TERRA NOVA SCHOOL
SITE (Deputy City Manager)
Council authorized staff to purchase a declared surplus school
site from the Sweetwater Union High School District consisting of
26.27 acres and located on Hidden Vista Drive at Ridgeback Road,
commonly referred to as Terra Nova. Bidding for the property has
been completed and staff recommends Council:
1) Enter into a double escrow with Sweetwater Union High
School District for the purchase/resale of a surplus
school site comprised of 26.27 acres;
2) Award the bid, and to resell the subject property, to
Woodcrest Development for $5,907,000 plus specified park
improvements;
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3) Convey all monies received by the City, in excess of the
original purchase price, less stipulated processing and
staff costs and $30,000 for additional park improvements,
to the Sweetwater Union High School District; and
4) Specify in the escrow instructions the City's
understanding that those funds conveyed to the District,
in excess of the $2.25 million purchase price, will be
used for the Administrative Center/joint use Corporation
Yard.
5} Specify in the escrow instructions and as a condition of
the final map that Woodcrest implement a
grading/construction plan which provides access to a
majority of the upper ballfield and facilities during
construction.
Pat Grady, 421 Hidden Vista Drive, Chula Vista, presented a
petition with 47 signatures of people in the neighborhood
requesting Council stipulate, as part of the escrow instructions
and conditions of the final map, that night lighting be deleted
and that future planning be presented to the residents of Terra
Nova for input; the residents offered support for the park
amenities to encourage families to enjoy a neighborhood park for
residents.
Councilman Malcolm reported the decision tonight has nothing to do
with park improvements which will be decided within six months; it
is planned to meet with the residents to discuss what improvements
will be recommended.
Park Superintendent Foncerrada reported that permits are generally
issued for recreation facilities unless there is some reason for
denial; there is a shortage of playable fields, especially for
soccer, throughout the area.
Paul L. Greene Sr., 141 Lotus Avenue, questioned the sale of a
public school which he believes is in the jurisdiction of the
Sweetwater High School District. Mayor Cox replied that the
District does own the site; the Board of Trustees has offered the
site for sale as a surplus site; Chula Vista has entered into a
contract at their specified price; the City is now considering
sale of the site to a development company; the additional money
derived by the School District will go back to the District to
assist in the building of an Administration Center.
Wayne Barnett, Woodcrest Development, reported that the $850,000
budgeted for improvements will provide the park as designed in the
Plan; Woodcrest will take the risk that the cost will actually be
higher. Mayor Cox confirmed that, if it is decided to put in
fewer improvements, the City may decide to put them in at another
location.
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RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MOTION
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) prepare a report to come back to Council
for the utilization of public park land for soccer use or other
special group use.
Councilman Nader questioned an outstanding referral to staff that
included this site in the possible sites for a homeless and
relocation park, and Mayor Cox reported the exhorbitant cost of
constructing the relocation park at this area precluded this site
from consideration.
MOTION
MSUC (Nader/Malcolm) to direct staff to come back to Council next
week with the present list of sites staff has looked at for the
homeless and relocation park.
At 9:45 p.m., Mayor Cox left the dais. Mayor pro tempore Malcolm
took the Chair.
10. REPORT REQUEST BY MR. DOUGLAS ADRIANCE, 467
ORIOLE COURT, CHULA VISTA, FOR AN ALL-WAY
STOP CONTROL AT OLEANDER AVENUE AND EAST
PALOMAR STREET (Director of Public Works)
The subject intersection does not satisfy the City's criteria for
all-way stop controls. The intersection received 15 points out of
a possible 50. The minimum points necessary before an all-way
stop is warranted is 30. Studies have shown that unwarranted
all-way stops could adversely affect the intersection's safety
performance. It is staff's recommendation to not install an
all-way stop as requested. Staff does recommend to slow down
traffic, solid 4" wide white edgelines between the travel lanes
and the parking lanes of Oleander Avenue be added near the E.
Palomar Street intersection.
Pedestrian crosswalks are not recommended as there are adequate
gaps in traffic to provide opportunities for pedestrians to cross
Oleander Avenue safely. The edge lines will provide better
definition and may have the affect of slowing traffic down. A
crosswalk at this location could place a false sense of security
for pedestrians and they may not pay as much attention to oncoming
traffic.
Councilman Nader stated his concerns that Mr. Adriance is not
present because he is "on duty", and that input has not been
directly received from the Boys and Girls Club.
MOTION
MSC (Nader/Malcolm) to postpone consideration of the item and
notify Mr. Adriance of a scheduled date at which he is not on duty
and can attend and, secondly, that the input of the Girls and Boys
Club be solicited. (Mayor Cox out.)
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11. REPORT FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON CORRAL CANYON ROAD AND
COUNTRY VISTAS LANE REQUEST FOR AN ALL-WAY
STOP (Director of Public Works)
Staff has reviewed the available accident records for the area in
the County portion and there has been only one reported accident
over the last two year period. For the portion of Corral Canyon
Road in the City of Chula Vista, the only reported accidents have
been at the intersection with East H Street. With the completion
of the traffic signal at East H Street, the safety performance of
this intersection should be enhanced.
Staff recommended not to install an all-way stop at this time at
the subject intersection; the intersection will be placed on the
All-Way Stop Evaluation List to be studied after construction is
completed for the area.
George Kost, P. O. Box 232, Bonita 92002, President of the
Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, disagreed with staff's
recommendation stating this is a dangerous situation and requested
the stop be installed to "slow down" traffic for the safety of
school children and animals.
John Kohls, retired City employee and resident of Bonita
Highlands, disagreed with staff's recommendation, stating this
area is a "raceway" and that his opinion is that stop signs will
alert the drivers to a "different situation" on the road.
MOTION
MSC (Moore/Malcolm) to support the staff recommendation.
(Councilman Nader voted no; Mayor Cox out.)
15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Scheduling Council meetings In addition to the scheduled
meetings, there will be a third Neighborhood Revitalization
Program meeting on September 14 at 7:00 p.m.; the fourth
meeting will be held at the end of September.
b. At the Planning Commission Meeting on September 14, the Growth
Initiative will be discussed; and the Management Growth
Oversight Committee will be holding its first meeting on
September 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
c. Progress Report was given to Council on Juvenile Prostitution
Intervention.
At 10:02 p.m., Mayor Cox returned to his seat on the dais;
communication on this subject from Kathryn Lembo Schroeder,
Executive Director of the South Bay Community Services Inc. was
distributed and the intent to continue to work with the
organization was stated.
MINUTES 14 - September 13, 1988
16. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Designation of environmental group representation on the
Bayfront Conservancy Trust - was resolved through item 6 on
this agenda.
b. Woodlawn Park Developments - the land across the street from
the Community Center parcel "in limbo"; staff is requested to
look at that and it is emphasized that a consultant not be
hired.
MOTION
~Cox/McCandliss) refer the particular parcel to staff to
evaluate what could or should be done with that particular
parcel. (Councilman Nader out.)
c. Material was distributed from Mr. Raphael of the Homeowners
Association of EastLake, expressing some concerns.
d. City of San Diego has recently adopted ordinances that provide
restitution from those convicted of drunk driving violations
where City funds are expended for emergency services and
damages.
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to staff to come back with a proposed
ordinance for City reimbursement for drunk driving violations.
e. Referral was made to the City Manager for a letter concerning
a public forum on Wednesday, September 21, at the War Memorial
Building in Balboa Park dealing with the San Diego Sewerage
System Modifications.
d. Public's attendance is requested at the Forum on Prostitution
which is scheduled on Wednesday, September 22, from 7 to 9
p.m. in the Library Auditorium.
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
a, Mobilehome Parks Arbitration -
MOTION
MSC ~alcolm/Nader) to refer to the Mobilehome Issues Committee to
put the five Councilmembers name in "the hat" to be selected as
the third arbritrator, if needed, to reach an agreement. (Mayor
Cox and Councilmember Moore voted no.)
b. Notification was received of the proposed expansion to
accommodate 2500 new postal boxes at the Chula Vista Post
Office.
MINUTES 15 - September 13, 1988
MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to place the item on this Agenda because
there is a need to take action and the issue arose after the
agenda was formed.
MOTION
~Malcolm/Moore) to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to
the Postmaster to express Council's concerns regarding the number
of Boxes and the existing traffic concerns and to request that any
additions and changes to the Post Office be courtesy-noticed to
the City of Chula Vista.
c. Potential contract with Steve Delaney for services related to
the location of a food store in downtown Chula Vista ~ the
present free Consultant working with the food stores would
like to have assurances from the City that, if one of the
stores he has contacted does locate in the area, he would be
covered with a contract.
MOTION
MS T~lcolm/Moore) to direct the City Manger to enter into some
type of agreement whereby, if Mr. Delaney continues to work with
the Committee and brings in a food store to the Redevelopmerit area
of Chula Vista in the Downtown area that some kind of adequate fee
compensation be given him for protection by an agreement.
Council discussed the fact that Chula Vista is in need of a
grocery store, the sites that have been looked at and, in
answer to a question, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf advised
the Municipal Code provides, if the estimated cost exceeds
$16,000, that all services and equipment shall be determined
by competitive bidding unless Council determines it is
impossible and impractical. City Manager will be working with
City Attorney and a determination will be made at that time.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCILMAN NADER:
d. Reported on the Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting for Castle
Park residents on September 12 and the large segment of the
community which attended. A citizen expressed concerns of her
home being in the flight pattern of Brown Field.
MOTION
MS ~der/Moore to direct staff to report back with (1) monitoring
of Environmental Impact Reviews and other relevant documents
pertaining to the airfield in Otay Mesa in order that Council is
on top of whatever impact there may be on Chula Vista and (2) to
try to make sure the increased use can be routed in such a way to
avoid noise and inconvenience for the residents.
City Manager Goss stated he can provide the reports which he
already possesses which reveal no impact to the City.
MINUTES - 16 September 13, 1988
Councilman Nader would like a vote on the motion to assure
that, although there is no problem at the present time,
continuous monitoring would exist so that if a potential
problem arises, it is brought to Council's attention
immediately.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion passed unanimously.
e. Sidewalk Program the fact that citizens do not know of the
deferral program.
MOTION
MS [~'ader/Cox) that the item be referred to staff to report back
on the current practice of informing people of the deferral
process for sidewalk assessments.
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS:
e. Establishment of the Richard Welsh Memorial Award It was
requested that the item be continued to the meeting of
September 20.
f. Notices of Meetings for the Montgomery Area are noticed by the
week and the preference is to be notified when Community
Meetings are being scheduled by staff. City Manager Goss
suggested to include these types of meetings in the schedule
distributed by the City Clerk.
g. San Diego Gas & Electric and Chula Vista's status as a Charter
City to be added to the September 20 Agenda for action.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 p.m. to the Council Workshop to evaluate the
performance of the City Manager on Saturday, September 17 at 8:00
am at the Dockmaster's Office, Marina, and to the Regular Meeting
of September 20, 1988 at 7 p.m.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC
_~~ CITY CLERK
~Jea~"Fortune, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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