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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/12/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, December 13, 1988 Council Chamber 7:02 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Cox (arrived at 9:31 p.m.) and Councilmembers McCandliss, Nader and Moore ABSENT: Councilman Malcolm ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Manager Harron Mayor pro tempore Nader took the Chair pending the arrival of Mayor Cox. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION MSC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the Minutes for the meeting of December 6, 1988. (Mayor Cox and Councilman Malcolm) 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY MOTION MSC (Nader/Moore) to add the following item to the Agenda for potential action on an item which surfaced after the Agenda was completed and publicized. (Mayor Cox and Councilman Malcolm) Mayor pro tempore Nader commented on an article which appeared in the Sunday, December 11, issue of the Chula Vista Star News which revealed the need of $150,000 for an operation to treat a former Chula Vista resident, Vanessa Grant, afflicted with a rare type of leukemia. Contributions are being solicited by the Leukemia Foundation, 6660 San Miguel Road, Bonita, 92002 (Telephone: 470-3085). Recycled materials are also being collected by the family at the Grant home, 528 Casselman Street, who are trading the material in for cash. Mayor pro tempore Nader suggested all Councilmembers approach those in the community who have the means to contribute substantially to encourage their donation to the Foundation, stating he has already approached several people who have responded. Mayor pro tempore Nader also offered that if each citizen would contribute just $1.50, the goal would be reached. A second item, not on the Agenda, concerned a proposed Resolution regarding the San Diego Port District. MINUTES 2 - December 13, 1988 The proposed resolution was read by Mayor pro tempore Nader resolving that the Port Commission and the Maritime Commerce make the San Diego Port more active in the commerce trade and to contact shippers urging them to work more vigorously with the Far East. George B. Gillow, 250 Camino del Serra Grande, Bonita 92002, spoke on behalf of the Propeller Club and others in the South Bay who are employed in the Maritime business and by International Longshoremen Union. Mr. Gillow emphasized that the Port of Los Angeles is overburdened. Port Hueneme which aggressively and successfully acted to encourage use of their port are also now over-burdened. He added that Chula Vista Port Commissioner Penner has taken a strong leadership on this issue. Mr. Gillow urged Council to pass the resolution and to make this a high priority item. Mayor pro tempore Nader directed the City Clerk to add the Resolution to the Agenda for December 20, 1988. a. PRESENTATION OF Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) AWARD TO PARKS & RECREATION Director of Parks & Recreation Mollinedo presented the Award to Council which was received at a banquet given by the Federation in support of recreational programs in the City. The award is given only once in seven years if requirements are met and is one of the major awards in the State. Mayor Cox and Councilman Moore represented the City at the Banquet. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 16) Pulled Items: 3b and c, 4, 5, 8, 9, lOa and b, and 12. Item 7 and pulled item 8 were trailed, pending the arrival of Mayor Cox because they are appropriation items which require a 4/5 vote. Pulled item 12 is also an appropriation item which requires a 4/5 vote. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR INPUT ON VARIOUS BILLS BEING INTRODUCED FOR LEGISLATION IN 1989 Congressman Jim Bates, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington D. C. 20514 Council directed to advise Congressman Bates of the City's conceptual support of his previously introduced San Diego Sewer Treatment Improvement Act Bill and, when his legislation is reintroduced, it will be referred to the City's Legislative Committee for subsequent report and recommendation to the City Council. Council further directed Congressman Bates be advised that any other legislation he intends to introduce will be referred to the Committee with a request to set priority with the four or five pieces of legislation referenced in his letter. MINUTES 3 - December 13, 1988 b. REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION TO "ON TRACK", A YOUNG ADULT DANCE CLUB - Susan Golding, Chair, ADAPT, 1600 Pacific Hi9hway #335, San Diego 92101 Pulled from the Consent Agenda. c. REQUEST TO MODIFY TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, EAST OF FIRST AVENUE - Clyde Bushon9, 856 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista 92011 Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 4. REPORT FOLLOW UP REPORT REGARDING THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC ON RUTGERS AVENUE IContinued from meeting of November 22, 1988) IDirector of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent A9enda. 5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS AND REMOVAL OF STREET ALONG THE 1100 BLOCK OF HILLTOP DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ASSESSING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (Continued from meeting of December 6, 1988) (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 6. RESOLUTION 13889 AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH GIRARD FINANCIAL FOR POSTING FUNDS IN LIEU OF RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR OTAY VALLEY ROAD ICommunity Development Director) The Redevelopment Agency adopted an alignment for Otay Valley Road between the Animal Shelter and Nirvana subject to further environmental review. Girard Financial is required to satisfy Condition B.8 of the Tentative Parcel Map to dedicate additional right of way to the City " .... if the ultimate centerline of Otay Valley Road needs to be shifted in the northerly direction as a result of the study". 7. RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF A FITNESS EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE & FIRE) AND AMENDING THE FY 1988-89 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $42,560 IDirector of Public Safety) This item requires a 4/5 vote because it is an appropriation of funds and was trailed pending the arrival of Mayor Cox. 8. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1989 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $132,236 FOR ONE CRIME ANALYST AND ONE CLERK TYPIST AND RELATED EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE REIMBURSED BY THE C-CAP GRANT (Director of Public Safety) MINUTES 4 December 13, 1988 Pulled from the Consent Agenda and also trailed pending the arrival of Mayor Cox because it is an appropriation of funds and requires a 4/5 vote. 9. RESOLUTION 13890 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL ON COLLEGE DRIVEWAY AT EAST H STREET IDirector of Public Works) The striping of the driveway at Southwestern College is being realigned with the intersection of Bonita Point Shopping Center at East "H" Street, which intersection is being signalized. In order to place and maintain traffic control standards and loop detectors within private properties, the City requires easements be granted by the property owner. lOa. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BONITA LONG CANYON PARTNERSHIP TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF BONITA ROAD AT CENTRAL AVENUE AND RECEIVE CASH OR CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (Director of Public Works) b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BONITA LONG CANYON PARTNERSHIP TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE FROM APPROXIMATELY 1700 FEET EAST OF BONITA ROAD TO CORRAL CANYON ROAD AND RECEIVE CASH OR CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES Pulled from the Consent Agenda. ll. RESOLUTION 13891 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CORONA VISTA SUBDIVISION (Director of Public Works) Corona Vista Partners, Ltd., completed the requirements for public improvements for the Corona Vista subdivision located north of Otay Lakes road at the southerly terminus of Camino Elevado. On November 9, 1988, all work was found to be completed in accordance with the approved plans and to the satisfaction of the Acting City Engineer. 12. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ADJUSTABLE DOOR CLOSERS TO ASSIST HANDICAPPED ENTRY TO CITY BUILDINGS (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. MINUTES 5 - December 13, 1988 13. RESOLUTION 13892 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PAVING, SECURITY LIGHTING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT REINSTRA SPORTS COMPLEX AND LAUDERBACH COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IDirector of Public Works) Odell Construction Co. completed the project on November 3, 1988. A final inspection was made on November 4, 1988 and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Council accepted the contract and approved the transfer $8,238.35 of Park Acquisition and Development funds from the account for Parking and Security Lights, Lauderbach Center, to the account for Renovate Rienstra Sports Complex II; and the transfer pf $4,232.55 from the unencumbered balance of the budgeted Community Development Block Grant project for Chula Vista Junior High School Drainage to Parking and Security Lights, Lauderbach Center. 14. RESOLUTION 13893 APPROVING COMPROMISE AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE PERTAINING TO THE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE SYSTEM (Director of Public Works) The participating agencies of the Metropolitan Sewerage System, operated by the City of San Diego, has maintained they have been overcharged for maintenance and operating costs. The installation of more accurate and reliable flow meters in 1986 has now yielded sufficient measurement data to support their position and an adjustment has been proposed by the City of San Diego. San Diego's calculations and proposed agreement are considered to be fair and proper. The City will receive a refund payment in the amount of $897,160. 15. REPORT 1988 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY (Director of Parks & Recreation) RESOLUTION 13894 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND UNION ICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE SNOW AND HOLDING UNION ICE COMPANY HARMLESS The event will be staged at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 1988; the anticipated cost of the tree lighting ceremony will be approximately $4,375. $3,000 has been allocated in the non-departmental budget to cover anticipated service and material costs and $2,500 has been allocated in the insurance budget to cover the expense of required additional insurance. 16. REPORT REQUEST FOR AN ALL-WAY STOP AT JUDSON WAY AND EAST PROSPECT STREET (Director of Public Works) MINUTES 6 - December 13, 1988 Council approved staff's recommendation to deny the request for an all-way stop and to approve the installation of a two-way stop for Judson way. Judson Way and East Prospect Street are residential streets with a curb-to-curb width of 36 feet. A review of accident records for the period of January 1984 to September 1988 show only one reported accident at this intersection. Since Judson Way carries the minor volume, has a 10% downgrade and the critical approach speed is less than 25 mph, it is staff's recommendation that stop signs be installed for north and southbound Judson Way only. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 17. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-89-2 AND P-89-1: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISON MAP AND PRECISE PLAN FOR RANCHO DEL REY UNIT llb, CHULA VISTA TRACT 89-2 RANCHO DEL REY PARTNERSHIP (Continued from meeting of December 6, 1988) (Director of Planning) a. RESOLUTION 13895 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR RANCHO DEL REY UNIT llb, CHULA VISTA TRACT 89-2 b. RESOLUTION 13896 APPROVING THE PRECISE PLAN FOR RANCHO DEL REY UNIT llb, CHULA VISTA TRACT 89-2 This being the time and placed as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Director of Planning Krempl reported the request to subdivide approximately 14 acres within the Rancho del Rey SPA 1 into 77 single family lots. Council has approved a majority of the subdivision program and this is one of two single family units that was withheld pending the development of precise plans. It is recommended Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commisstion to approve the applications. Councilman Nader's questioned conformance with the City's policy to use drought resistant plants throughout the subdivision was addressed; it was confirmed the Landscape Plan Review states every subdivision must comply with the conditions within the Policy. Craig Fukuyama, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, 92050 representing Rancho del Rey partnership, responsed to Councilwoman McCandliss' question relative to the homeowner improvement guide and enforcement of regulations imposed by the Homeowners Association and stated that the regulations are part of the Conditions Covenants and Regulations (CC&R) for which every homeowner must sign in agreement. The CC&R's are also placed at the Planning Department counter for a review of any proposed alternate plans. He stated that Rancho del Rey considers the CC&R's to be a benefit and are included in all of the properties of Rancho del Rey. Mr. Fukuyama stated they concur with all the conditions required by the City and urge Council's approval. MINUTES 7 - December 13, 1988 Jack Nakawatase, 1541 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, ONA Landscaping and the architect for the project, stated Rancho del Rey was developed as a well-balanced community with lawns around the homes and with native plants and drought tolerant materials (some of which have been imported from Australia). Mr. Nakawatase stated his firm has worked closely with the City's Landscape Architect and, with the approval of Craig Fukuyama, affirmed no hesitancy if the tentative map was conditioned to conform with the City's Landscaping Policy. There being no others to speak for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTIONS a and b WERE OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS and read by titles, the reading of the texts waived by unanimous consent. City Manager Goss questioned the design of the double cul-de-sac in the illustration and its effect on driving in the area. Staff confirmed there is a similar subdivision located between Third and Fourth Avenue on Palomar which will be investigated. MOTION ~SC (Nader/McCandliss) to amend the Resolution a to add two conditions that (1) the Planning Director approve the street layout from a traffic safety point of view, and (2) to explicity state that the Developer be encouraged to use drought resistant plants whenever possible and to comply with the City's Landscape Policy on drought resistant materials. (Mayor Cox out, Councilman Malcolm absent.) VOTE ON THE RESOLUTIONS Motion passed. (Mayor Cox out, Councilman Malcolm absent.) 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS R. Vega, 1108 Hilltop Drive, reported his home is located on a bus stop which is littered with trash and requested that the City provide trash barrels. City Manager Goss commented on a previous Council referral to evaluate the advisability of trash cans near Transit System stops. Councilmembers discussed the responsibility of homeowners for abating the trash on their property, the City for abatement of the streets and the business owners, especially the fast food shops, to provide trash cans. The City does not have a litter-control program except when it becomes a health and safety hazard. Councilman Nader stated it is not fair for a property owner to be responsible for trash generated at a City bus stop. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to refer to staff as a budget item the review of litter-control. (Mayor Cox out, Councilman Malcolm absent.) MINUTES 8 December 13, 1988 PULLED ITEMS b. REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION TO "ON TRACK", A YOUNG ADULT DANCE CLUB Susan Golding, Chair, ADAPT, 1600 Pacific Highway #335, San Diego 92101 Staff recommended that Supervisor Golding's letter requesting the City to contribute financially to "On Track" has merit and the idea of providing drug and alcohol free recreational facilities for the youth is an excellent idea. Additional information is needed to consider for possible funding through the Community Development Block Grant process for FY 1989-90. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the news account on the facility in Del Mar and reported she would like to see this effort brought to the South Bay area. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to accept the staff recommendation and, in addition, to docket this for the Agenda of the Joint Meeting with the School Board Meetings for an attempt to coordinate that same kind of program locally; and to invite a representative of Supervisor Golding's staff to that meeting. (Mayor Cox out, Councilman Malcolm absent.) c. REQUEST TO MODIFY TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, EAST OF FIRST AVENUE - Clyde Bushong, 856 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista 92011 Councilwoman McCandliss reported the discussion at the area site did not change the direction given to staff and that she would prefer a recommendation that staff report back in January. Pursuant to Councilmembers' discussion and questions relative to previous Council action and in view of comments received at the field trip, a clarification of direction should be given to staff. MOTION M (Nader/McCandliss) to refer this item back to staff for a report at the January lOth Meeting and that the Council's prior action be held in abeyance pending the outcome of this meeting, and that f h January lOth meeting to recognize that everyone be notified o t e the issue may be reopened. Councilman Moore referred to previous Council action and the stated opposition by staff, Council and residents, and that it would be his preference to modify the traffic to fit the residential area, rather than to modify the residential area to fit the traffic. Mayor pro tempore Nader withdrew his motion for a substitute motion. MINUTES - 9 - December 13, 1988 SUBSTITUTE MOTION M (Nader) to refer to staff to bring back a report and recommendation at the January 10 Council Meeting and that Council direction is held in abeyance; to do a demonstration of the squared off corners of Country Club and to 9ive staff the discretion to proceed within its professional judgement as to the striping and stop signs and other traffic control measures it may have contemplated for that residential neighborhood. {Motion died for lack of a second.) RESTATED MOTION MSC {Nader/McCandliss) to refer this item back to staff for a report at the January lOth Meeting and that Council's prior action be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the January lOth Meeting, and that everyone concerned be notified that the issue may be reopened. 4. REPORT FOLLOW UP REPORT REGARDING THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC ON RUTGERS AVENUE (Continued from meeting of November 22, 1988) IDirector of Public Works) At the November 1 meeting, discussion centered on Vehicle Code Section 22358 which authorizes a local authority to reduce the speed on a street under its jurisdiction to as low as 25 mph if an engineering traffic survey finds such a speed would facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe. Staff recommended Council keep the speed limit on Rutgers Avenue at 30 mph; to have concentrated enforcement in the area, and further recommended a speed study be conducted and that staff bring this item back to Council in three months. Ron Treat, 877 Rutgers Ave., 9201313, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation and recalled previous actions of Council on this item. Mr. Treat reported his conversation with a Police Officer regarding the stop signs which had not been changed and the lack of notification by staff to the residents when the item was discussed. Traffic Engineer Rosenberg clarified the recommendation of staff to request support of staff's recommendation and not lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, which request is substantiated by the result of a speed survey. The intent is understood that staff would do the striping change, evaluate the effect of the striping and come back to Council to determine whether or not a follow up survey would justify a further lowering of the speed limit and additional enforcement of the speed limit could be included in the suggested recommendation. Sally Grant, 912 Rutgers Avenue, 92013, reported her displeasure with the bureaucracy of departments within the City of Chula Vista which "misinforms the Council and the citizens." Mrs. Grant restated the history of the speed limit in the area and recommendations substantiated by statistical informlation conducted MINUTES 10 - December 13, 1988 by those departments. Council was requested to direct the Director of Public Safety to enforce the 25 mph speed limit, agreed to by Council at the Meeting of October 25th and to dispense with any further "ineffective" direction.. Councilmembers questioned staff on several points: Director of Public Works Lippitt explained that the street design presents a problem in that the driveways exit onto the street, a design which is not encouraged today; Traffic Engineer Rosenberg confirmed the normal speed for a collector street as from 30 to 35 mph and gave examples of certain collector streets in the City; City Attorney Harron agreed with Mayor pro tempore Nader that the fines allowed by law for speeding are adequate but not always imposed by prosecutors or judges NOTION MS IMcCandliss/Moore) to keep the speed limit at 30 mph, concentrate enforcement in the area and have a complete study come back to Council in three months to properly evaluate whether or not the enforcement is going to work. The record will show that Councilman Moore objected to recognition by the Chair of a citizen because there was a motion on the floor; Councilwoman McCandliss withdrew her motion; the Chair recognized the citizen. Harold Grant, 912 Rutgers Avenue, 92013, addressed the fact that there are too many driveways on Rutgers Avenue and noted the several accidents resulting from that fact, some of which were not reported. Mr. Grant also reported that the "school crossing legend was wiped off the roadway" when the striping was accomplished. RESTATED MOTION MS /McCandliss/Moore) to keep the speed limit at 30 mph, concentrate enforcement in the area and have a complete study come back to Council in three months to properly evaluate whether or not the enforcement is going to work. Mayor pro tempore Nader clarified the requested study should include such data as will be needed to justify the enforceability of a lower speed limit and his support is given in light of advice by the City Attorney relative to State law, the alternative for which would be strict enforcement over 30 mph. VOTE ON THE MOTION Motion carried. IMayor Cox out; Councilman Malcolm absent) Councilman Moore commented on actions to implement which might deter speeding and suggested staff collect data relative those injured, maimed, killed, etc., as well as the possibility of raising fines, which might work on peoples' conscience. MOTION MINUTES ll December 13, 1988 MS (Moore/Nader) to direct staff to collect substantiating evidence revealing how dangerous and costly speeding has become during the past three or five year span to be sent with a cover letter by the Mayor to the citizens, and to include the pros and cons of the mailing to the citizens and the cost involved. City Attorney Harron confirmed that legislation would prevent such a letter being sent over the Mayor's signature but would be permitted over the City Manager's. RESTATED MOTION MSC (Moore/Nader) to direct staff to collect substantiating evidence revealing how dangerous and costly speeding has become during the past three or five year span to be sent to the citizens with a cover letter by the City Manager, and to include the pros and cons of the mailing to the citizens and the cost involved. (Mayor Cox out; Councilman Malcolm absent) Traffic Engineer Rosenberg explained that before the all-way stop was put on Rutgers, there was a "school crossing" legend at that location but when the stop signs were put in there was no need for the legend. MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to refer back to staff the issue, whether or not the "School Crossing" legend should be added, that a report come back to Council with an explanation. (Mayor Cox out; Councilman Malcolm absent) At 8:57 p.m., Council recessed and reconvened at 9:07 p.m. 5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS AND REMOVAL OF STREET ALONG THE 1100 BLOCK OF HILLTOP DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ASSESSING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (Continued from meeting of December 6, 1988) (Director of Public Works) This item was placed on the Council Tour held on Saturday, December 10, and continued from the Council Meeting of December 6. Due to a conflict between the contractor and his subcontractor, the removal of the roots within the parkways was not accomplished as specified in the contract. Silver Strand Contractors personnel completed the root removal portion of the Contract. A final inspection was made on October 28, 1988 and all work was found to be completed in substantial compliance with the contract plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Councilwoman McCandliss reported she finds the contract work to be unacceptable. MINUTES - 12 December 13, 1988 MOTION MS (McCandliss/Nader) to not accept the contract work and to direct staff to take whatever steps are necessary to secure appropriate work from the contractor, to secure funds so the work can be completed or to more appropriately complete the work. Assistant City Manager Asmus reported his meeting with the contractor who believes some "demonstration patching" would be acceptable. It was requested that Council hold the item over to a future meeting to give staff time to work with the contractor and have some demonstration patches made for inspection to determine whether or not the contractor has the solution, Assistant City Manager Asmus further reported the subject of $3800 in liquidated damages being held by the City. The contractor now has $5100 due him and it was recommended, if the contractor finds a solution, the $3800 in liquidated damages be waived and used to solve the problem, City Manager Asmus requested Council's decision if he could proceed on this premise. Mayor pro tempore Nader suggested this question is compatible with the motion on the floor. Councilman Moore emphasized that poor workmanship must be corrected and expressed doubts that patching will solve the problem; the work might have to be torn out and repoured but staff will have the flexibility, 7. RESOLUTION 13897 APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF A FITNESS EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE & FIRE) AND AMENDING THE FY 1988-89 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $42,560 {Director of Public Safety) This item was trailed from the Consent Calendar and heard at 9:39 p.m. upon Mayor Cox' arrival. Police and Fire Department Committees concurred that they contract with Fitness Appraisals to complete the fitness assessment as stated in the existing MOU's which will include health assessment, performance assessment and follow up evaluations. COUNCILMAN NADER OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved unanimously. (Councilman Malcolm absent.) 8. RESOLUTION 13898 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1989 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $132,236 FOR ONE CRIME ANALYST AND ONE CLERK TYPIST AND RELATED EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE REIMBURSED BY THE C-CAP GRANT (Director of Public Safety) On June 14 Council approved the submittal of a Career Criminal Apprehension Program Grant which has been awarded to this City. Staff now recommends the Police Department budget be amended to reflect that grant funds be received to reimburse the General Fund in order that there be no net cost to the City. MINUTES - 13 December 13, 1988 COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent. (Councilman Malcolm absent.) MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Cox) to direct staff to come back with a report at budget time regarding how the City uses the Crime Analyst to plan on a short term basis, who makes the decision, how the information is used short term, and how long term plans and goals are made for the Police Department. (Councilman Malcolm out) lOa. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BONITA LONG CANYON PARTNERSHIP TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF BONITA ROAD AT CENTRAL AVENUE AND RECEIVE CASH OR CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (Director of Public Works) b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BONITA LONG CANYON PARTNERSHIP TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE FROM APPROXIMATELY 1700 FEET EAST OF BONITA ROAD TO CORRAL CANYON ROAD AND RECEIVE CASH OR CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES Ordinance 2251 established a Development Impact Fee to pay for transportation facilities in the eastern territories of the City and further provided that a developer may request authorization from the City to construct one or more of the facilities listed in the ordinance. Bonita Road and Central Avenue are two of the projects listed in the Ordinance even though they are outside the boundaries of Chula Vista. Councilwoman McCandliss stated her concern relating to the improvements which are located in the County and applied as a credit on impact fees to be collected within the limits of the City and Director of Public Works Lippitt answered her question that the County is "working on" participation in a Financing Plan but, as of now, has not enacted one. Director Lippitt reported the subject resolutions address minimal widening of Central Avenue (10% of the project) and double left turn lanes at Bonita Road as satisfaction of conditions at which time it was indicated they could apply for the credits. This projects are not a priority for the City but needed because of the intense traffic on Central Avenue. Councilmembers further discussed the issue and City Attorney Harron confirmed that responsibility for impacts overlap. When you look at a development, its impacts could have a burden on the community and you design your conditions to alleviate that burden wherever it may exist. At 9:31 p.m., ~layor Cox took his seat at the dais. MINUTES - 14 December 13, 1988 RESOLUTIONS a and b WERE OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM and read by titles, the reading of the texts waived by unanimous consent. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the last paragraph of the Resolution which states, "receive cash or credit reimbursement with the actual amount of cash or credit being determined ~9'~ Director of Public Works based on actual final costs" and requested a better definement of the method. Obviously there are areas of the County that will be positively affected and they also should be paying. She would like to condition approval on staff returning with a method or a process of reimbursement that would (1) include the County area as a financial resource reimbursed, and (2) insure that funds from the District would not be released if there are priority construction projects within the District that needed to be accomplished. SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to continue this item for one week and to consider it at that time; because this project is needed, it will have a positive influence on residents of Chula Vista and the County but the reimbursement should be structured so that it is shared in a broader sense. (Councilman Malcolm absent; Mayor Cox abstained since he was not present for the complete discussion.) Mayor pro tempore Nader turned over the Chair to Mayor Cox. 12. RESOLUTION 13899 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ADJUSTABLE DOOR CLOSERS TO ASSIST HANDICAPPED ENTRY TO CITY BUILDINGS (Director of Public Works) Staff recommended Council appropriate $3,100 for the installation of new adjustable door closers of lighter spring tension to assist handicapped entry to City Hall and the Public Services Building and to direct the City Manager to consider a project for the installation of totally automatic sliding doors in next year's Capital Improvement Project budget process. This is an appropriation of funds and requires a 4/5 vote. MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved unanimously. (Councilman Malcolm absent) MOTION MS (McCandliss/Cox) that, if it takes major structural changes to modify the main entrance door to City Hall, the door not be modified at this time and brought back for consideration at a later time. Councilwoman McCandliss reported her interest in the historical value of the City Hall entry way. Deputy Director of Public Works Swanson clarified that hydraulic valve closures would be implemented and are not drastic changes to the doors. The entry doors of the Public Services Building and the Personnel Department MINUTES 15 December 13, 1988 and City Manager entry doors of City Hall do not lend themselves to automatic sliding doors and will be done at this time (Option III). VOTE ON THE MOTION Motion carried unanimously. (Councilman Malcolm absent) 19. CITY MANAGERS REPORT a. Report that $125,000 representing a portion of Asset Seizure Funds was received by the Police Department on behalf of the City of Chula Vista for their cooperation in a major marijuana smuggling operation over a nine month period. b. United Way-Chad Campaign was recently completed; results indicate that 230 employees gave $22,000 in 1987-88; and 265 employees contributed $29,000 in 1988-89 which is a 27% increase. City Manager commended all employees and workers for a job well done. 20. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Ratification of appointment to Board of Appeals - MOTION MSUC (Cox/Nader) to appoint Jo Dee Arnold to the Board of Appeals. (Councilman Malcolm absent) b. SDG&E - 1. Franchise Transfer Standards - If the proposed merger does go through, this City does have review opportunities relative to the transfer of the franchise, and it is appropriate at this time to prepare. MOTION MSUC (Cox//Nader) to direct the City Attorney to prepare for the City Council's consideration what reasonable standards should be established in consideration for the transfer of any franchise to San Diego Gas & Electric or Southern California Edison. Councilman Nader requested, if the City Attorney's opinion or report contains anything "arguable", the report be in writing and sent confidentially to Council. 2. Resolution on Merger - The Resolution is similar to that previous proposed, is a follow up evolved from meetings in the City of San Diego, it states long and short term impacts and is being presented to other cities in San Diego County. MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent. MINUTES 16 - December 13, 1988 AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION MSUC IMcCandliss/Nader) to amend page 2, No. 3, to insert the words, "and proceed with" on the second line after the word "investigate". (Councilman Malcolm absent) Buz Schott, San Diego Gas & Electric, commented that within the next few weeks, many answers to Council's concerns will be available and public input will be invited. Municipal takeover would be opposed by San Diego Gas & Electric; consideration of this is premature, and they are confident that the Southern California Edison takeover is the best way to proceed for the citizens of Chula Vista. VOTE ON THE AMENDED RESOLUTION Motion approved unanimously. ICouncilman Malcolm absent) Report was given of San Diego County Division League of California Cities' meeting on December 12. A letter is being drafted to ask the Board of Directors of SDG&E to reconsider their vote because of the resultant loss in the San Diego Region of over 1,000 jobs, the probability of a rise in rates and, importantly, the Public Utilities Commission's consideration of $124,000,000 penalty against Southern California Edison's self-dealing practices. Formation of a Task Force was discussed for alternative information, and a 7-member Committee was approved with representatives from the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, San Diego County Water Authority, City of Chula Vista, City of Carlsbad, SANDAG Board of Directors, and the San Diego Divsion of the League of CA Cities. 3. Recreation Award - Mayor Cox and Councilman Moore attended the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) Banquet and congratulations were given to Recreational Supervisors Steve Scott, Jim Tollefson and Jim Thomas for the excellent programs they have established to achieve that award for the City of Chula Vista. 4. The Mayor's late arrival was explained - he was asked to represent SANDAG Board on Senator Bergeson's new Regionalism project on growth, and the opportunity was taken to relate things the League of CA Cities has done on regionalism as well as some of the growth management thresholds enacted by this City. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCILMAN NADER a. Earthquake Tragedy in Soviet Armenia MINUTES 17 December 13, 1988 MOTION MSUC (Nader/NcCandliss) to direct the City Clerk to prepare a Resolution for the Agenda of December 20th under Special Orders, to commend Jack Bournazian on his efforts in helping the Soviet Armenian Earthquake Victims. {Councilman Malcolm absent) COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS b. Traffic Study for the Library - a request was made to refer to staff the Davidson and Garrett Avenue site with a request to look into the problems of the blind corners with possibile solutions of safety and to place the item on the next Council agenda. c. Letter from Dr. Spector addressed her concerns relative to the development of the Woodcrest Project which was read; the letter was referred to staff to be brought back. d. Traffic problems; speeding and careless driving. the fact that the Schools no longer sponsor Driver Education in Schools, and the suggestion staff might place this issue on an Agenda for a Joint Council/School Boards Meeting. ADJOURNMENT AT lO:15 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Redevelopment Agency Meeting will be held following the City Council Meeting A Meeting of The Chula Vista-E1 Dorado County- Livermore-Menlo Park Housing Finance Agency will be held following the Redevelopment Agency Meeting