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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/11/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA At 6:45 p.m., City Council met in Closed Session to discuss: Sierra Club v. Coastal Commission. Tuesday, November 22, 1988 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Nader, Malcolm and Moore ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Harron PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 15, 1988. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 17) Pulled Items: 9, 12, 16, 17. Item lO was deleted from the Agenda by staff; Item 14 was continued to the meeting of December 13; Items 6, 11 and 13 are appropriation items which require a 4/5 vote. BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM and read by titles, the texts waived by unanimous consent and approved. (Council Malcolm abstained from Item 3b because of his ownership of stock in Great American Development.) 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST TO REQUIRE RESTAURANTS TO COMPLY WITH NON-SMOKERS NEEDS - Community for the Environmentally Sensitive, P.O. Box 19, Potrero, CA 92063 Council advised that, as an employer, the City does prohibit smoking in the workplace and that the present ordinance, applicable throughout the City, requires the protection of non-smokers by requiring private and public entities to adopt rules and regulations in accordance with certain restrictive provisions in the ordinance. A much more restrictive ordinance is MINUTES - 2 - November 22, 1988 proposed by the County Board of Supervisors which would greatly stren9then non-smoker's rights in restaurant facilities and is currently under review by the Chamber of Commerce and City staff with final consideration by the Council expected after the first of the year. b. CONCERNS REGARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RANCHO DEL SUR AREA (SUNBOW) - Kurt & Mary Woltersdorf, 583 Hampshire Lane, Chula Vista 92011 Council directed staff to advise Kurt and Mary Woltersdorf that while the City continues to try to facilitate solutions to the many problems raised in their November 4, 1988 letter to Great American Development, most of the matters are civil in nature. The City will, however, assist the neighborhood in enforcing the prohibition of commencin9 construction work prior to 7:00 a.m. c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY -William E. Blair, c/o James Swingley, Esq., 815 Third Avenue, Suite 303, Chula Vista, CA 92011 Council denied the claim from William E. Blair which alleges the City is responsible for his single car accident by lack of lighting and dangerous condition in the roadway. 4. RESOLUTION 13859 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND FRANK CHABOUDY FOR TENNIS SERVICES AND PERMIT TO USE CHULA VISTA TENNIS CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Parks & Recreation) The agreement for professional tennis services with Tennis Professional, Frank Chaboudy, has been amended to reflect changes that have occurred over the past three years. Council authorized the Department of Parks & Recreation and Risk Management to establish a quarterly financial reporting system, the creation of a Junior Tennis Program, shifting the utility cost of the Center from the City to the Tennis Professional, an increase in the limits of the liability insurance and a modification in the indemnification and hold harmless language. It is estimated the City will save approximately $1,000 under this amended Agreement. 5. RESOLUTION 13860 ACCEPTING BIDS & AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS SOUTH OF G STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND SMITH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works) The project includes installation of P.C.C. alley paving, asphalt concrete paving, excavation and grading, preservation of property, and other miscellaneous work shown on the plans. Alternative A includes construction of the alley improvements adjacent to only the residential zoned property. Alternative B includes the construction of the alley adjacent to both the residential and commercial properties in the hope that, should Council participate MINUTES - 3 November 22, 1988 in the construction up to 50%, possibly the owners would construct their improvements; three of the owners indicated no desire to participate. Council awarded the contract for Alternate A to low bidder, ROCA Construction Inc. Chula Vista in the amount of $25,469.00. 6. RESOLUTION 13861 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PLACEMENT OF ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY (1988-89 PROGRAM) ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works) The work to be done consists of providing asphalt concrete material overlaying various streets. The overlay is to be 1.5" thick and placed on top of non-woven pavement reinforcement fabric and also includes the removal of alligatored pavement areas and replacement with asphalt concrete, header cut (cold plain), signal loops traffic control and other miscellaneous work. Council authorized $52,800 be appropriated from the unappropriated reserves of Gas Tax Funds to Pavement Overlay-City, FY 89 Account, and awarded the contract to low bidder, Daley Corporation in the amount of ~340,569.00. 7a. RESOLUTION 13862 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT 88-2, RANCHO DEL REY BUSINESS CENTER, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE PUBLIC STREETS DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE OPEN SPACE LOTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP AND THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION AND ABUTTER'S RIGHTS OF ACCESS AS RELINQUISHED ON SAID MAP, AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, ND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS (Director of Public Works) b, RESOLUTION 13863 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO DEL REY PARTNERSHIP AGREEING TO NOT PROTEST THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENTS OF EAST H STREET (Director of Public Works) Chula Vista Tract 88-2, Rancho del Rey Business Center, consists of 34 industrial lots and 6 lots for open space, public utilities and other public uses. The final map has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and found to be in conformance with the approved Tentative Map; approval constitutes acceptance of all drainage, tree planting and sight visibility easements within the subdivision and acceptance on behalf of the public of Amena Court, Avila Way, Canarios Court, Lazo Court, Plaza Amena, Plaza Court, Paseo del Rey and Tierra del Rey. Approval of the map also constitutes acceptance of all abutters' rights of access in and to Paseo del Rey adjacent and contiguous to lot number 7, and also acceptance of lots A, B, C, D, E, and F for open space, public utilities and other public uses. MINUTES 4 - November 22, 1988 8a. RESOLUTION 13864 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND FIRST NATIONWIDE NETWORK MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES (Director of Public Works) b. RESOLUTION 13865 ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A CERTAIN DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR SAID EASEMENT c. RESOLUTION 13866 ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR SAID EASEMENT PORTION OF MILLER DRIVE AND LOT D OF MAP 11509 The EastLake Development Company proposes to consolidate lots 13, 14, 15 and a portion of land lying westerly of the subdivision boundary to form one large lot. To accomplish this, EastLake proposes to eliminate Miller Drive and to relocate a storm drain currently lying along the westerly boundary of lot 13. 9. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR 1988-1991 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Community Development Director) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 10. RESOLUTION APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND CONVEYING SEVENTY-FIVE SQUARE FEET OF LOT 7 OF TOWN CENTRE TOWNSITE TRACT NO. 2 TO CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED--COMMERCIAL (Community Development Director) Deleted from the Agenda. 11. RESOLUTION 13867 APPROVING COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 (City Manager) Council subcommittees have all met to recommend the compensation and fringe benefits for the three positions of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk 12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AND P.C.C. CONCRETE MEDIAN INSTALLATION AT BROADWAY/L STREET AND INSTALLATION OF RED FLASHERS AT THIRD AVENUE/D STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. MINUTES 5 November 22, 1988 13. REPORT PROPOSAL TO AUGMENT SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES' RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS PROJECT (Director of Public Safety) RESOLUTION 13868 APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SERVICES TO JUVENILE PROSTITUTES AND HOMELESS YOUTH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT South Bay Community Service (SBCS) volunteered to do an assessment and will also maintain a liaison with the Police Department regarding prostitution activity among juveniles so that outreach information and services can be offered to them as soon as possible. An additional shelter home will also be available for use exclusively for runaway/homeless youth and/or juvenile prostitutes wishing to leave the streets. SBCS will coordinate their training and services with the San Diego Youth and Community Services Storefront Project for street youth, which currently operates a juvenile prostitute/street youth project for the San Diego area. Council approved the budget of $7,500 (to be transferred from the General Fund's unappropriated reserve) as submitted by SBCS. 14A. REPORT ENFORCEABILITY OF A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON RUTGERS AVENUE BETWEEN EAST H STREET AND OTAY LAKES ROAD (Deputy City Attorney) B.REPORT FOLLOW UP REPORT REGARDING THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC ON RUTGERS AVENUE MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to continue Item 14 to the Meeting of December 13 and to be docketed as the first item on the Consent Calendar. 15. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT ANNUAL STARLIGHT YULE PARADE (Director of Parks & Recreation) Chula Vista Downtown Business Association and the Sweetwater Union High School District requested permission to co-sponsor the Annual Starlight Yule Parade. Staging will take place at the County Regional Center parking lots and approximately 90 units will be participating in the event. Council approved the request subject to staff conditions. 16. REPORT REQUEST FOR A TRIAL PERIOD CLOSURE AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE EAST OF FIRST AVENUE (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Calendar. MINUTES 6 November 22, 1988 17. REPORT UPGRADE OF THE INTERIOR MAINTENANCE OF LAUDERBACH COMMUNITY CENTER (Director of Parks & Recreation) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 18. RESOLUTION 13869 DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHT OF WAY (City Attorney) This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. In reply to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, City Attorney Harron reported contact with United Enterprises and the Baldwin Company, confirmed that they waived any right to notice and to h h proceed wit t e hearing. Staff recommended Council use its powers of eminent domain to condemn property for street, drainage and utility improvements along Telegraph Canyon Road. The proposed taking constitutes 39.93 acres out of an approximate total acreage of 23,500 acres formerly owned by United Enterprises and now owned by the Baldwin Company. Balancing the need for the improvements for health and safety purposes versus the effect on the Baldwin Company, it is reasonable to approve the eminent domain action. There being no one to speak either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE and read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved unanimously. 19. PUBLIC HEARING PCM-89-2: CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED PRECISE PLAN WITHIN THE IL-P ZONE FOR OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK - OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK RESOLUTION 13870 APPROVING PRECISE PLAN PCM 89-2 WITHIN THE IL-P ZONE FOR OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK This being the time and place as advertised, the Public Hearing was declared open. Planning Director Krempl reported the project site is bounded on the east by Otay Valley Road and on the north by the Otay River. Approximately 132 acres were designated IL-P limited industrial, MINUTES 7 November 22, 1988 with certain support commercial uses as provided in the zoning ordinance upon approval of a master conditional use permit. The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that no additional environmental review is required for the proposed precise plan at this time. Tony Ambrose, 4877 Viewridge Avenue, 92123, stated the Chillingworth Corporation concurs with the staff's recommendation. In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, the Director of Public Works reported the tentative subdivision map is conditioned to require the developer to widen the improvements between Nirvana and their subdivision after the road survey proves 7200 trips per day. Councilman Malcolm further questioned the City's position in the future when 20,000 trips are reached and the developer has the right to build out and, although the developer would have to come back for discretionary approval, the concern would exist if the road is not widened. Councilman Moore reminded that the road falls under Level "C" which means no permits are permitted to finish a project until the problem is solved. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX and read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent. Mayor Cox questioned whether the Otay Rio Business Park could be folded into the regional park program; the rest of the project is southerly of the flood plain and would not be a candidate for open space. Councilman Moore questioned the consideration of an employee's park, which subsequently was deleted for compensation in kind for the acreage, to be negotiated and is still pending. MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) that staff be directed to come back this evening with words delineating that no permits shall be issued after the level of service "C" is reached with a stoppage of ~ts if there is a problem with the widening of Otay Valley At 7:40 p.m., Council trailed this item to a time following consideration of item 20A and 20B (8:15 p.m). MOTION MS (Malcolm/Moore) that Council accept the staff recommendation on changing the wording in the tentative subdivision map which now requires the road to be widened "from the subdivision to Nirvana Avenue" to "the road to be widened from the subdivision to 1-805"; and to place a level of service "C" as a condition on the Precise Plan. ADDITION TO THE MOTION (Nader/Malcolm) to change the language that refers to, "restrict the issuance of building permits when the traffic volume reaches 7180 trips" to language stating, "stop the issuance ..... trips". MINUTES - 8 - November 22, 1988 VOTE ON THE MOTION AND ADDITION TO THE MOTION Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Moore requested a copy of the final version to be placed in Council Information. Councilman Nader reported his continued problems with this development. At this point, the City has not completed a study to reveal whether the employment park will provide jobs for citizens or from those outside the City. It was hoped that Proposition C would include a "jobs element" to coordinate industrial development with the need for emloyment within the City. Another problem exists because this City had asked the County to impose a moratorium on Otay Mesa development and then immediately proceed with development of the City's part of Otay Mesa. Recently the City of San Diego put on a moratorium for the airport site. These Councilman Malcolm expressed his r n rw e record. He stated hope that this information could be used in a cooperative manner with the promoters of this project and be compatible with the job needs and growth management needs for this community. VOTE ON THE AMENDED RESOLUTION Resolution approved unanimously. 20A.PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-88-P: APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PROPOSAL TO REZONE 0.99 ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF C STREET, BETWEEN DEL MAR AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE EXTENDED FROM R-1 TO R-2 MITCHELL N. ANGUS 20B.PUBLIC HEARING PCS-88-9: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 1.32 ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF C STREET, BETWEEN DEL MAR AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE EXTENDED; CHULA VISTA TRACT 88-9 - MITCHELL N. ANGUS RESOLUTION 13871 APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 88-9 This being the time and place as advertised, the combined public hearing was declared open for 20A and 20B. Director of Planning Krempl indicated that the two items are somewhat exclusive of one another. The rezone is request for a change from R-1 to R-2 on the north side of "C" Street, which request has been opposed to by the Planning Department. Staff feels strongly that the area north of "C" Street is a demarcation point and is a single family neighborhood. More recently a comprehensive rezoning study of the larger environs north of "C" Street and all alternatives were approved by Council as R-1. MINUTES - 9 - November 22, 1988 Director Krempl addressed the Tentative Map to divide subdivide 1.32 acres into seven lots which meets the 7,000 sq.ft. requirements fronting on "C" Street and Del Mar Avenue. Staff is recommending approval subject to the 14 conditions; the Planning Commission also recommds approval by a vote of 6-0. Charles B. Christensen, 444 West "C" Street, Sute 404, 92101, representing both the applicant and the appellant, urged approval of the Tentative Map and stated agreement with the conditions and the modification, It is their feeling that the R-2 zone is appropriate in this case as presented in his letters of August 24, 1988 and November 21, 1988. Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue, urged Council to be consistent with their past actions and to deny the rezoning. James B. Acton, 265 Nixon Place, 92010, requested this appeal be denied and the rezoning be disapproved, statin9 that despite the recommendations of finding no environmental impacts, the Initial Study leaves room for disagreement. Rezoning would be in violation of promises made by Council to the residents of the area that R-1 zoning would be maintained. There being no others to speak either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. MOTION MSUC IMalcolm/McCandliss) to deny the rezoning request. COUNCILMAN MALCOLM OFFERED THE RESOLUTION (20B) which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved unanimously. Director Krempl confirmed that the driveway access to "C" Street mentioned previously would be examined in conjunction with any grading plans and building permit submitted for approval. 21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mayor Cox acknowledged Mike Ambrose' presence and invited him to accept a photograph, taken by a roving photographer, of Papa Smurf and those working for the Starlight Yule Parade which will be held on Monday, November 28th, at 7:00 p.m. b. Jim Ferguson, President of the Downtown Association and Scout Master of Troop 586, introduced the members of his Troop and also presented Councilmembers with buttons for the 26th Annual Starlight Yule Parade. Mr. Ferguson stated appreciation that the City is a co-sponsor of the Parade and reported the assessment of items not included in their budget, which previously was covered by the City (time and overtime for City personnel for the cleaning of the streets after the parade). The Downtown Association requests that the City cover the $490 needed for this assessment. MINUTES lO - Novembe~ 22, 1988 MOTION MSC (Nader/Cox) to place this issue on the Agenda because it came before Council too late for proper Brown Act notification. (Councilman Malcolm out) MOTION MSUC {Nader/Moore) that $490 be allocated from the Contingency Reserve to supplement the Yuletide Parade budget. b. Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue, representing CROSSROADS, urged Council to apply to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to have the Otay Ranch Property declared to be within the City's Sphere of Influence. Mr. Watry further reported that CROSSROADS urges Council to reject the recently presented Bayfront Development Plan "quickly and decisively" as being "out of character". MOTION MS (McCandliss/Nader) to refer the question to staff referencing possible submission to LAFCO of the Otay Ranch Property to be within the City's Sphere of Influence. Councilman Moore stated his belief that this direction is unnecessary in view of previous direction to staff to decide when this application should be brought forward. VOTE ON THE MOTION Motion carried. (Councilman Moore voted no) Margaret Walsh, 247 Grover, 92010, reported receipt of a letter relative to an issue of changing Davidson Street to a one-way street. City Manager Goss apologized to Mrs. Walsh and reported that this will be considered at a future meeting. Mayor Cox assured Mrs. Walsh that she would hear from staff relative to this issue. PULLED ITEMS 9. RESOLUTION 13872 APPROVING THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR 1988-1991 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Community Development Director) The City's annual entitlement to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is dependent upon the existence of a Housing Assistance Plan approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and HU Community Development { D). The Plan is a statement which identifies the lower income housing needs of Chula Vista and which sets three-year goals for City action addressing those needs. COUNCILMAN MOORE OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved unanimously. MINUTES - ll - November 22, 1988 12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AND P.C.C. CONCRETE MEDIAN INSTALLATION AT BROADWAY/L STREET AND INSTALLATION OF RED FLASHERS AT THIRD AVENUE/D STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Director of Public Works) Staff recommended Council accept the bids and award the contract to low bidder, M.C.R. Electrical Contractores, Inc. in the amount of $58,599 and to appropriate $28,000 from the Traffic Signal Funds. In answer to Council's question, Deputy Director Swanson reported that it is feasible to delete from the bid the Third and "D" flashers, on a temporary bid, but the low bid of the overall project was not the low bidder for just the Broadway and "L" Street project and this would chan9e the bidder. If, later, it was desired to add the Third and "D" project, the overall project would be higher than the low bids. He added the regulations define the possibility to delete items from a bid as long as it does not amount to more than 10% of the entire bid, and that the City has the discretion to reject all bids. City Attorney Harron confirmed that if a project is related it cannot normally be split unless there is a rational distinction between the two. MOTION: MS (Malcolm/Cox)) to continue the item to the Meeting of December 13 and to request the Safety Commission to come forward with a recommendation prior to that time. Member Harris confirmed there would be a meeting of the Safety Commission on December 8th to consider the item. Mayor Cox offered it would be helpful if staff could provide more complete information relative to the breakdown of the bid and to have an alternate resolution in the event Council wishes to split the project. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the statement that the Minutes state the traffic problems appear worse at this intersection after installing the all-way stops. If this is being reported to the Safety Commission, Council should be advised of the fact. Traffic Engineer Rosenberg advised that the flasher was recommended to alert the motorist to the stop sign. VOTE ON THE MOTION Motion passed unanimously. 16. REPORT REQUEST FOR A TRIAL PERIOD CLOSURE AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE EAST OF FIRST AVENUE (Director of Public Works) MINUTES - 12 November 22, 1988 Traffic Engineer Rosenberg reported that on May 5, 1988, Mr. and Mrs. Savel requested assistance in reducing the number of accidents in the vicinity of Sierra Street which has resulted in damage to their property. Staff determined a traffic improvement at Sierra Way and Country Club Drive might prevent the accidents from occurin9. After discussion at the August 11, 1988 Safety Commission Meeting, residents felt the solution did not go far enough; a petition with 93 signatures requesting a cul-de-sac for Country Club Drive east of First Avenue was received as well as a petition with 74 signatures against this proposal. Mr. Rosenberg pointed out the proposed solutions to Council stating, from a traffic engineering point of view, it is the goal to circumvent traffic from local neighborhoods and that the street system affords motorists opportunities to avoid residential neighborhoods. Alternatives were also presented to reconfigure the interersection to prevent cars from turning left into County Club Drive, a traffic diverter or "pork chop island" which makes it difficult for traffic to turn left and the preferred alternative by staff to close the intersection. Councilmembers discussed the several alternatives with the Traffic Engineer relative to the problems with closing the cul-de-sac, the elimination of local traffic through residential neighborhoods, the inconvenience of the traffic diverter, and the need to test any alternative for a review of the effects. In answer to Councilman Malcolm's request for a professional opinion, Traffic Engineer Rosenberg recommended that the City proceed with the trial installation at the First Avenue and Country Club intersection and to monitor the traffic on "K" Street. Those who spoke in favor of the staff recommendation were: Ruth French Chapman, 8 Sierra Way, 92011, who stated concern for safety; Steve Savel, 53 Sierra Way, 92011, who reported the terror experienced by his family by the accidents in the area and urged a correct decision; Irene Bushong, 856 Country Club Drive, who spoke of preservation of the neighborhoods of the City; Gretchen Osa, 838 Country Club Drive, who also spoke for Clyde Bushong, 856 Country Club Drive, and reported on facts from the Federal Highway Administration on Residential Traffic Management and read several statistical excerpts relative to accidents; Kenneth Lowe, 25 San Miguel Drive, 92011, who disputed the several alternatives anc cited similar trials in other sections of the City and concluded by urging Council to approve a trial closure of Country Club as did Troy Jordan, 49 Sierra Way, 92011, who cited personal experience in the traffic; Joseph Osa, 838 Country Club Drive, read from statements written by those who could not attend which endorsed the cul-de-sac of Country Club Drive; and Debra Field, 22 Sierra Way, 92011, who also supported the cul-de-sac. Those who spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation were: Will Hyde, 803 Vista Way, 92011, s~o~e for some of the "K" Street residents and made four points - 1 recognition of the problems of the Savel family and acknowledgement for control, (2) endorsement of the Safety Commission's original proposal, Council was asked to not approve staff's recommendation, and (4) MINUTES 13 - November 22, 1988 support of the Safety Commission's Oct. 13, 1988 action to recommend the raised island for a six month trial period; Marina Garelis, 60 "K" Street, 92011, who suggested a temporary island by Sierra Way and control of the traffic rather than close the streets; Chet DeVore, 32 "K" Street, who asked for improved safety without an impact on others; Bob Thomas, 160 Corte Maria, 92010, Member of the Safety Commission, urged Council to install the "pork chop island" and to monitor regularly and, if the trial period proves to not work, to then close Country Club Drive; and Ivo Zaninovitch, 89 Country Club Drive, who reported the lack of traffic signs or other measure to control the speed through the neighborhood. Council recessed at 9:52 p.m., and reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Councilman Moore suggested a shorter evaluation time, Councilwoman McCandliss stated her concern of allowing left hand turns into Country Club Drive and the creation of new potential for accidents, which statement was agreed to by Councilman Nader, Councilman Malcolm offered another alternative if Country Club is not closed and pointed to the intersections of "H" Street and "H" Street suggesting they both be squared off, that "Botts Dots" be placed on Country Club to delineate the center of the road and to install stop signs to warn drivers. MOTION MS (Malcolm/Moore) to direct staff to put in whatever striping they deem necessary at any of the intersections; to install stop signs at the three intersections of Country Club, San Miguel, Sierra Way and Palomar; to square off the intersection at Country Club and First Avenue, and to bring back a report within six months with the intent, if the solution does not resolve the situation, to accept the staff recommendation to approve the temporary closure of Country Club Drive east of First Avenue for a trial period of 90 days. Traffic Engineer Rosenberg reported the intent to delineate the islands by means of 2' cones that are epoxied to the pavement, which is of minimal cost a.nd will not askew the accuracy of the study. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that, in her mind, the "pork chop island" seems to be the best way to control the traffic with provision of delineation using center line stripes. Traffic Engineer Rosenberg reported that paint is not a strong deterrent the original recommendation was to install stop signs at the intersections and to paint the intersection for the motorist to recognize the center of roadway, which they cannot do now. ADDITION TO THE MOTION (Malcolm) to include in the motion the squaring off of "K" Street as it comes to First Avenue to result in the squaring off of both intersections, the striping, and the stop signs. MINUTES 14 - November 22, 1988 SUBSTITUTE MOTION M (Nader) to adopt the recommendation of the Safety Commission except that staff include an extension of the "pork chop island" toward the south to provide a right hand lane and prohibit a left hand turn from First Avenue on to Country Club and to authorize staff to take any other measures they feel would enhance the safety of the area. (Motion failed for lack of a second) VOTE ON THE MOTION AND ADDITION TO THE MOTION Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Cox reminded staff to take good traffic survey counts of "K" Street, San Miguel, Sierra Way, Palomar Drive, Country Club Drive, and other locations to better evaluate the situation. It was confirmed by Councilman Malcolm that he did not specifically recommend Botts Dots because staff indicated the striping was necessary. MOTION MSUC (Nader/Moore) to direct staff to report back to Council on what criteria is being used in cases of reckless driving involving property damage, etc., when the case is decided in court and when reported to the District Attorney and when it is not. Mayor Cox suggested legislation be encouraged to look at drunk drivers in the same manner as those who possess illegal substances suggesting asset seizures should be encouraged. Councilman Malcolm and Councilman Nader a committee authorized by Council to come up with stricter drug enforcement reported they will seek legislation on this same issue this year. 17. REPORT UPGRADE OF THE INTERIOR MAINTENANCE OF LAUDERBACH COMMUNITY CENTER (Director of Parks & Recreation) The Department of Parks and Recreation believes that two factors have contributed to the custodial problems at the Center: the first has to do with a three day a week maintenance schedule and the second with increased community usage and programming. Staff has modified the contract to reflect a more comprehensive set of specifications for the custodial service; a request for proposal is scheduled to be distributed to potential bidders in late November. Other improvements are being implemented or have been completed in the Center's interior to enhance its overall appearance and the combination of existing improvements and the comprehensive maintenance contract will result in general community satisfaction with the maintenance of the Lauderbach Community Center. Mayor Cox commended staff on the work that has been accomplished and Director of Department & Parks and Recreation Mollinedo confirmed that ceiling tiles for the game room are on order; painting of the exterior of the building will be a separate project; and the area is maintained and cleaned by contract staff but department staff periodically police the rest rooms. MINUTES - 15 November 22, 1988 MOTION MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. 22. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Scheduling Council meetings Joint Meeting of Council and the Board of Ethics has been scheduled for December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. b. Announcement The Telegraph Canyon Flood Control Project, in terms of construction of the Fifth Avenue Bridge, is nearing completion; it is now proposed to start construction of the Fourth Avenue culvert. The Corps of Engineers has been asked to advise the Rice Elementary School of the pending work. c. Mayor Cox handed the City Manager an invitation to the CALTRANS Public Advisory Committee Meeting for the proposed State Route 125 on December 8 at 10:00 a.m. City Manager Goss was requested to schedule this for the Council Conference on Tuesday, November 29th, for action to designate the representative. 23. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Renaming of Orange Avenue eastward of 1-805 MOTION MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to staff the suggestion to consider renaming Orange Avenue eastward of 1-805 to something in keeping with the Olympic Training Facility, such as Olympic Village Drive, and to work with the property owner, Baldwin Company, and the Olympic Committee and the San Diego National Sports Foundation. At 11:02 p.m., Councilman Malcolm left the dais, c. Utilization of Otay Mesa Prison labor Meeting was held with City Manager Goss, Director of Public Safety and Irene Raimundo, Community Resource Specialist for the Otay Mesa Prison, to explore different programs to take advantage of available prison labor in areas such as cleaning out of drainage channels; an in-house facility at the prison to rehab abandoned automobiles, which money would go into the crime victim's fund, or a program to utilize prison labor for cleanup of the Bayfront. To accomplish this, the City would have to provide a bus for transportation. MINUTES - 16 November 22, 1988 MSC (Cox/Nader) to work with the Otay Mesa Prison to review what can be done to utilize the available labor program for the benefit of Chula Vista and the Wild Life Interpretive Center. (Councilman Malcolm out) In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, the prisoners that would be involved are in the last phases of their incarceration or more than one year. d. Removal of campaign signs - discussion centered on the availability of more stringent action for this removal or the ability to levy fines. MOTION MS (Cox/Nader) to refer the item to staff to investigate what else can be done to effect the timely removal of campaign signs. ADDITION TO THE MOTION (Nader/Cox) to include what steps should be taken either to improve pre-election enforcement of the ordinance or to amend or appeal the ordinance if not enforceable. Answering Councilmembers' questions, City Attorney Harron reported that posting of a $500 deposit to assure the campaign signs are removed would not be allowed since some candidates have almost no money in their campaigns and should not be restricted from the process. VOTE ON THE MOTION AND ADDITION Motion passed. (Councilman Malcolm out) e. RESOLUTION 13873 SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR SECOND HARBOR ENTRANCE Mayor Cox reported the resolution states that Chula Vista encourages support from the Port District for environmental studies that have to be accomplished, stating that, irrespective of what happens with the Second Harbor Entrance, the studies will be valuable. MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION, which was read by title, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Councilman Nader reported he would support the Resolution based on the fact that environmental studies are useful regardless of the outcome of the particular project but he requested the record to show, if the Port concludes the Study is not useful to them, he would not have a problem deciding not to fund the Study. Councilman Nader voiced his concern that a more optimistic picture was possibly painted, noting the opposition to the Project as voted by the Coronado Council. VOTE Resolution passed. (Councilman Malcolm out) MINUTES 17 November 22, 1988 f. Classes Scheduled for the Nature Interpretive Center Bird photography, nest building, fish printing, nature drawing, and wild life drawing are just some of the programs being made available to the public, and referred the schedule to be included in the Parks and Recreation Class Schedule publication. g. Ann Hedenkamp, Chula Vista Welfare Council, telephoned that the Welfare Council will be assisting 91 families this Thanksgiving. If there are people who would like to help either now or at Christmas, they welcome the help. h. Rieta and George Armon, residents of Chula Vista, competed and won the competition in the "Gong Show" with their ballroom dancing. 24. COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCILMAN MOORE: a. SANDAG Membership is forming a sub-committee to do an Airport study. It was acted upon that Del Mar would be the regular representative from the North County with Poway the alternate; Chula Vista would be the regular voting member, with Imperial Beach as the Alternate in the South County. It was requested this be scheduled for action under Council Comments at the next regularly scheduled meeting. b. Proposition C, the advisory measure on the County Regional Growth Task Force is moving forward and names are requested to represent this City. Councilman Moore reported his reservations to request the legislators to authorize another entity that has more than an advisory capacity over Chula Vista but can visualize controls by a regional directorship over water, air, landfills, waste energy plants and sewer plants. MOTION MSC (Moore/Nader) to appoint Mayor Cox as the County Regional Growth Task Force Member. (Councilman Malcolm out) COUNCILMAN NADER: c. A possibility exists that he may be late for the Regular Comments. If he does not appear to speak to them, the request was made to put the items on the Agenda for December 13. d. SDG&E Power Plant Health impact on Chula Vista residents regarding the burning of oil. It would be useful to determine if there is a hazard posed to the citizens by switching to oil burning. MINUTES 18 - November 22, 1988 MOTION MSC (Nader/Moore) to contact area hospitals and medical associations to determine if there is any data on the emissions and pulmonary illness in the community; the data to be looked at to see if there is a correlation between increases in such illness a,d the 8[j2 in which oil has been burned at the South Bay Power Plant. il Malcolm out) MOTION MSC (Nader/Moore) to also direct the Resource Conservation Commission to review this issue and, if appropriate, to bring back a recommendation to Council. (Council Malcolm out) COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS e. Reference was made to the Board/Committees/Commissions tapes, which are destroyed after the minutes are prepared. A request t rough t e o was made to keep the tapes intact h h fficial approval of the Minutes. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Cox) to refer to staff a change in the policy to keep the tapes used in preparation of the minutes until the they have been officially approved by the Commission. f. Montgomery County, Maryland, has incorporated into plan approvals, a requirement for industrial areas to develop a transportation plan: designation of a Transit Coordinator, employees' involvement, shuttles required by employers, etc. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Nader) referred this item to staff for review to determine if there are any applications to the City of Chula Vista. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:38 p.m. to the Adjourned Meeting (Council Workshop) on Tuesday, November 29 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, and to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, December 1988 at 4 p.m.