HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/07/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, July 21, 1987 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
At 6:30 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session under
Government Code 54956.9 to discuss Hooper v. City of Chula Vista
under subsection a, and potential litigation under subsection b;
and to give instructions to negotiators under Government Code
Section 54947.6
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Nader, Moore, McCandliss and
Malcolm.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Cox
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss; Assistant City Attorney
Rudolph, Assistant City Manager Asmus
In the absence of Mayor Cox, Mayor pro Tem Moore presided over the
meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG~ SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tem Moore
followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3a - 27)
Mayor pro Tem Moore advised that item 4 requires a 4/5 vote, and
announced the following pulled from the Consent Agenda:
Items 5, 12, 13, 15, 22, 23, 25.
Councilwoman McCandliss and Mayor pro Tem Moore offered comments on
item 4 before voting on the balance of the Consent Agenda. (See
item 4.)
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar
items. (Mayor Cox absent) For the record, the City Clerk read the
headings.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUESTING CITY TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO HAVE OTAY RANCH/UNITED
ENTERPRISES INCLUDED IN SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - Frank A. Scott,
Chairman, Crossroads, 4 East San Miguel Drive, Chula Vista
MINUTES - 2 - JUly 21, 1987
The City Manager recommended and Council approved this
communication from the chairman of CROSSROADS be received and
acknowledged with an expression of appreciation for the offer to
support inclusion of United Enterprises' property in the City's
Sphere of InflUence.
b. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - Ms. Christine Baldwin, c/o 450 B
Street, Ste. 1280, San Diego 92101-8004
On July 9, 1987, a claim was filed on behalf of Ms. Christine L.
Baldwin in the amount of $50,000 plus indemnification in connection
with an automobile accident on April 3, 1987. Since the conditions
that allegedly caused the collision were brought about due to
grading operations being conducted by the developer, Rancho Del Rey
Partnership, the City's liability is deemed to be remote. Council
denied this claim.
4. URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM MEASURE DECLARING A
2220 MORATORIUM ON PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENTIAL TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAPS WITHIN THE AREA EAST OF
1-805, FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY DAYS
On July 14, 1987, City Council passed a moratorium on the
processing of General Plan Amendments east of 1-805, excepting Otay
Rio Business Park. Council requested staff to bring back an
ordinance in one week which would effectuate a moratorium on
residential tentative maps.
George D. Lindberg, 4201 Bonita Road, representing a client in the
Mission Verde Subdivision, requested an adjustment to the
moratorium to include an amendment (which would not increase the
density) to an approved Tentative Map, which request would not be
necessary under the proposed Urgency Ordinance.
Council's intent with regard to a tentative map moratorium was read
by Councilman Moore to state it would apply to residential
proposals; those proposals could be filed and given preliminary
review; staff's final recommendations and proposed conditions of
approval would be withheld, and no Planning Commission public
hearing or action would be entertained on a tentative map. The
moratorium would run for 90 days and be in effect for the area east
of 1-805.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the exclusion of "industrial"
projects; however, the only project impacted would be the Otay
Business Park which Council has previously exempted by the General
Plan Amendment.
MINUTES - 3 - July 21, 1987
Councilmember Malcolm referred to a new plan for the Terra Nova
project Tentative Map, and Councilmember Moore advised of his
proposed vote of "no" to any adjustment in the ordinance.
5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BAKER, HANSEN,
OSTROW FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND
BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ADDITION AND
REMODEL OF FIRE STATION NO. 1
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
6. RESOLUTION 13151 AMENDING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE SERVICES OF
LIEUTENANT BILLY COX, SR.
This contract with the State for the services of Lieutenant Cox
ended on April 30, 1987. The contract included a full three years,
and with its termination, Lt. Cox retired on May 8, 1987 after 28
years.
This amendment reflects the changes in Lt. Cox's salary and
benefits since the last amendment in March 1986, as well as the
unused vacation hours that accumulated during the contract with the
State. When he retired, Lt. Cox received all these payments, and
Council passed this resolution enabling the City to receive a final
reimbursement of $4,065.
7a. RESOLUTION 13152 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S
POUND FACILITIES AND SERVICES
b. RESOLUTION 13153 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH
PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S
POUND FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Chula Vista has provided Animal Shelter services for National City
since 1965, which city now desires to renew this agreement for the
current fiscal year. The City of Imperial Beach requested a
similar shelter agreement. These contracts will provide a base
revenue to the City of $45,990 for the fiscal year, plus the 1%
service/billing charge each month.
8. RESOLUTION 13154 EXTENDING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH
BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE YOUTH
COUNSELING SERVICES AND AMENDING THE
EXISTING AGREEMENT
MINUTES 4 - July 21, 1987
The Chula Vista Police Department has operated a very successful
Youth Counselor Diversion Program since 1972. Until June of 1985,
the Department employed the counselors as permanent City
employees. During the past two years, the City contracted with the
South Bay Community Services (SBCS) to provide counseling services.
In Fiscal Year 1987/88, South Bay Community Services has agreed to
provide these services for $27,500, which is a 10% increase over
the 86/87 rate of $24,970. Twenty-seven thousand, five-hundred
dollars ($27,500) is budgeted in Account 1050-5201 for Fiscal Year
1987/88.
9. RESOLUTION 13155 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO FOR CITY IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY
FUNDED CDBG PROJECTS
As a result of the annexation of the Montgomery area, the City has
agreed to implement certain public improvements projects in
Montgomery which were funded by the County Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program prior to the annexation but which have
not yet been constructed. While authority for HUD funding for
Montgomery undergoing transition from the County to the City, the
County is also receiving CDBG funds for Montgomery projects which
were approved by the City for 1986-87 and 1987-88 program years and
which are to be implemented by the City. This item approves a
contract for County funding and City implementation of five public
improvement projects in the Montgomery area which fall into these
categories.
Council passed and adopted the resolution, enabling the City to
receive reimbursements from the County of up to $287,601 for the
cost of implementing the five projects.
10a RESOLUTION 13156 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE METROPOLITAN AREA
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
b. RESOLUTION 13157 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE FOR
THE HOMELESS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
c. RESOLUTION 13159 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO RESIDENT
RELATIONS FOUNDATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
MINUTES - 5 - July 21, 1987
On May 19, 1987, the City Council approved the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for fiscal year 1986-87.
Included in that approved budget were funds for the organizations
listed above. The total cost of the programs ($25,000) will be
funded from 1987-88 Community Development Block Grant Funds.
11. RESOLUTION 13159 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 BUDGET FOR
BAYFRONT CONSERVANCY TRUST
The recommended budget is $358,150 which amends the Bayfront
Conservancy Trust budget by reducing it from $410,750 to $358,150.
At its meeting on July 16, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency adopted
the Agency budget, including the funding necessary to support the
new recommended budget for the Nature Interpretive Center.
12. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT THE CABLE
FRANCHISE TO ULTRONICS, INC. AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
FRANCHISE ON AUGUST 18, 1987
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
13. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND JHK & ASSOCIATES FOR THE
DESIGN OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
14. RESOLUTION 13160 APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR PERFORMANCE OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY A CONSULTANT FOR
METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE SYSTEM MATTERS
The City Council on July 23, 1985, by Resolution No. 12114 approved
a contractual agreement with Mr. William Harshman for providing
sewerage-related professional services. This contract has expired.
On February 18, 1987, the City of San Diego decided to abandon its
request for waiver and to proceed towards construction of a
secondary treatment system so as to be in conformity with EPA
discharge requirements.
The resolution approves a new agreement with Mr. William Harshman
to perform such professional services at an hourly compensation of
$35.00 with the maximum total compensation not to exceed $14,000
for the 1987-88 fiscal year.
MINUTES - 6 - July 21, 1987
$30,000 has been budgeted in the FY 87-88 CIP Project SW-109 for
consultant services involved with the Metro Sewer System upgrading.
15. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP, SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT 84-9, EASTLAKE I, UNIT 19 (68
SINGLE FAMILY UNITS)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
16. RESOLUTION 13161 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF EARTHWORK AND GRADING,
STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE EXTENSION OF LAS FLORES DRIVE NORTH
OF "D" STREET CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY
On April 28, 1987, the City Council by Resolution No. 13009 awarded
a contract to Erreca's Inc. for the extension of Las Flores Drive
North of "D" Street. This project is funded by 1913 Act Assessment
District Proceedings and consists of grading, street, drainage,
sewer (temporary and permanent) and utility improvements.
Change Order No. 2 for this contract is for the deletion of the bid
item for the temporary sewer highline and the addition of a new
item adjustment of sewer manholes (4). Council approved and the
net effect of the change order will decrease the contract amount by
$18,760.00 to $1,178,066.00.
17. RESOLUTION Deleted from Agenda.
18. RESOLUTION 13162 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS -
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF "C" STREET BETWEEN DEL MAR
AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CA
Banil Corporation completed the installation of the street
improvements on the north side of "C" Street between Del Mar Avenue
and Second Avenue on July 7, 1987. A final inspection was made on
July 8, 1987 and all work was found to be completed in accordance
with the contract plans and specifications and to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
19a. RESOLUTION 13163 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
EASEMENT TO OTAY WATER DISTRICT FOR
UNDERGROUNDING OF WATER FACILITIES ACROSS
CITY OWNED PROPERTY
MINUTES - 7 - July 21, 1987
b. RESOLUTION 13164 APPROVING HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH KIDS
UNLIMITED, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ACROSS CITY OWNED
PROPERTY
Otay Water District has requested that the City grant an easement
in, upon, over and across certain portions of City property for the
purpose of laying underground water pipelines, laterals, main sewer
lines, trunk sewer lines, collection lines and laterals, sewer
manholes, and other underground and surface structures appurtenant
to said water and sewer lines. This easement is required by Otay
Water District so they may provide utilities to Kids Unlimited,
Inc., a child-care center. In order to protect the City against
the cost associated with such relocations if needed, the City has
requested Kids Unlimited to provide the City with a Hold Harmless
Agreement.
20. ORDINANCE 2217 AMENDING SECTION 2.02.020 BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION Z RELATING TO PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE MEMBERS - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
Council approved this ordinance which would add Redevelopment
Project Area Committee members to the list of designated officials
for purposes of the Political Reform Act. The ordinance was placed
on first reading at the meeting of July 14, 1987.
21. ORDINANCE 2218 AMENDING SECTION 8.08.070A DEALING WITH
ANNUAL HEALTH INSPECTION FEES - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
Council approved the ordinance amending and making Chula Vista's
penalty provisions for annual health inspection fees uniform with
those of the County of San Diego and all the other cities in the
County whose health inspections are performed by the County. The
ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of July 14,
1987.
22. REPORT OTAY MESA DEVELOPMENT STATUS
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
23. REPORT UPDATE REGARDING CITY'S PROPOSED ISSUANCE
OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
24. REPORT REQUEST FOR WIDENING ALONG WOODLAWN AVENUE
During the City Council meeting of June 9, 1987, Mr. Milton Hirsch
of 45 Woodlawn Avenue requested that Woodlawn Avenue be widened
between Seavale Street and Chula Vista Street. This widening was
MINUTES - 8 - July 21, 1987
said to be necessary because of the construction of apartment
buildings in the immediate vicinity in recent years without the
provision of adequate off-street parking, and the consequent over
utilization of curbside parking spaces. Staff's report details any
proposed widening and notes that because of the limited value of
widening, only a portion of the 136 foot frontage at 54 Woodlawn
Avenue (driveway widths) would have to be excluded. Staff believes
that elimination of parking along the street is a more desirable
way of relieving a bottleneck at this location than widening would
be.
25. REPORT REGARDING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MR.
RICHARD A. RUBIN, 3569 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN
DIEGO 92103, REQUESTING TO INSTALL
CROSSWALK ACROSS "F" STREET AT LANDIS
AVENUE
Pulled from Consent Agenda.
26. REPORT SANDAG'S NAVY HOUSING PROPOSALS FOR CHULA
VISTA
The Planning Department has studied SANDAG's letter of July 7, 1987
and its attached draft report entitled "Military Housing Site
Alternatives." This draft report evaluates several potential Navy
family housing sites and, upon adoption by the SANDAG Board of
Directors, will be transmitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Draft Alternatives suggest four potential Navy family housing
sites for the City of Chula Vista. Three of these sites, "PV-42,"
"PV-110," and "PV-114" are situated within the territory
constituent to the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan and the fourth,
PL-100, is located on the Otay Landfill in the Otay Valley Road
Redevelopment Project Area.
Council instructed staff to advise the Executive Director Of SANDAG
that the Navy family housing sites proposed under the Draft
Military Housing Site Alternatives are inconsistent with the
physical, social, economic, and environmental interests of this
municipality, and are opposed by the City.
27. REPORT CONCERNING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW FIRE STATION AT 80 EAST "J" STREET
Staff has been developing the plans to construct a new fire station
at 80 East "J" Street. Plans for this new 3,465 square foot fire
station have been completed. This new station will be constructed
behind the current station which will be removed once construction
of the new station is completed. These plans were reviewed by the
Design Review Committee and they made a number of recommendations
concerning the design of the building to include a master
landscaping plan. All of these recommendations have been
incorporated in the plan to make this new station compatible with
the neighborhood and attractive.
MINUTES - 9 JUly 21, 1987
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
28a REPORT FUNDING OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS FOR TOWN
CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
b. PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY
1987-88
RESOLUTION 13165 CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER
DATED JUNE 22, 1987 PREPARED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 13042 APPROVED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 13091 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND
THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE,
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID
REPORT: ORDERING CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING
FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED
AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN
LANDSCAPING TO BE MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1987; AND LEVYING
SAID ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,
1987 THROUGH JUNE 20, 1988 CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO.1 STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1987-88
Mayor pro Tem Moore continued the Public Hearing from the meeting
of July 14, 1987.
The Town Centre No. 1 Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance
District was formed in 1980 after improvements were made along
Third Avenue between "E" and "F" Streets. Since then the
improvements have been extended south of "G" Street and westerly
from Third Avenue on the south side of "F" Street. The district
boundary was adjusted to include three properties on the south side
of "F" Street between Third Avenue and Garrett Avenue in 1984.
Staff advised Council that, as directed, funding was reduced by
50%, with the General Fund picking up 50%. The General Fund will
pay $2,665 of the Open Space Coordinator's administration for FY
87-88. The Town Centre Maintenance District budget must be amended
from $36,510 to $34,160.
Mayor pro Tem Moore declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION offered by Mayor pro Tem Moore, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consentt passed and approved. (Mayor Cox
absent)
MINUTES - 10 - July 21, 1987
29. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL EIR-87-2 - OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK
a. PUBLIC HEARING: GPA-87-1 - CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
AGRICULTURE AND RESERVE AND OPEN SPACE TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND RESEARCH AND
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL LOCATED WEST OF OTAY
VALLEY ROAD AND NORTH OF THE CITY OF SAN
DIEGO BOUNDARY IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
THE CHULA VISTA CITY LIMITS - OTAY RIO
BUSINESS PARK
RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND
RESERVE AND OPEN SPACE TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL AND RESEARCH AND LIMITED
INDUSTRIAL LOCATED WEST OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD
AND NORTH OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO BOUNDARY
IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHULA VISTA
CITY LIMITS - OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK
b. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-87-H - CONSIDERATION TO REZONE 210
ACRES LOCATED WEST OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND
NORTH OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO BOUNDARY IN
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHULA VISA CITY
LIMITS FROM A-8 AND F-1 TO R-1 AND I-L-P -
OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK
ORDINANCE REZONING 210 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF OTAY
VALLEY ROAD AND NORTH OF THE CITY OF SAN
DIEGO BOUNDARY IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
THE CHULA VISA CITY LIMITS FROM A-8 AND F-1
TO R-1 AND I~L-P OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK
FIRST READING
c. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-87-6 - CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK,
CHULA VISTA TRACT 87-6, LOCATED WEST OF
OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND NORTH OF THE CITY OF
SAN DIEGO BOUNDARY IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY LIMITS
RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
OTAY RIO BUSINESS PARK, CHULA VISTA TRACT
87-6, LOCATED WEST OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND
NORTH OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO BOUNDARY IN
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHULA VISTA
CITY LIMITS
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) for a continuance of all above items to the
City Council meeting of July 28, 1987, at the request of the
applicant. (Mayor Cox absent)
MINUTES - 11 July 21, 1987
30. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Robert F. Kroeger, 4215 Helix Del Sur, La Mesa, representing
Mace Industrial Center, stated his disagreement with staff relative
to the width of parking spaces at the project and emphasized that
time was an issue. Mr. Kroeger was advised that, by lawt no action
could be taken by Council at this meeting.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to refer Mr. Kroeger's issue to staff for
a report to Council at the next meeting. (Mayor Cox absent)
b. Norbert Stein, 234 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, offered his
comments concerning the Least Tern and its effect on the Bayfront
Development.
PULLED ITEMS
5. RESOLUTION 13166 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BAKER, HANSEN,
OSTROW FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND
BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ADDITION AND
REMODEL OF FIRE STATION NO. 1
This remodeling project will provide office space for the Fire
Prevention Unit which is now housed in the southern wing of City
Hall. It will also include a Conference Room, a Physical Fitness
Room and more functional office layouts for the Suppression
Battalion Chiefs and the Training Division. Funds for this project
($153,000) have been budgeted in CIP Account PS107 (1986/87).
RESOLUTION offered by Councilwoman McCandliss the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consentt passed and approved
unanimously. (Mayor Cox absent)
12. RESOLUTION 13167 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT THE CABLE
FRANCHISE TO ULTRONICS, INC. AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
FRANCHISE ON AUGUST 18, 1987
Ultronics, Inc., currently has installed a cable system at the
Woodlawn apartments located at 5535 Woodlawn Avenue. The system is
comprised of two satellite dishes and provides service to a 152
unit complex. The company would intend to modify the existing
equipment with application equipment so they can service other
residents within the City. The current operation technically
violates the City Charter because of the absence of a franchise
with the City, but in deference to Mr. Altbaum and Ultronics, Inc.,
his request for consideration of the franchise was filed with the
City early this calendar year and has not been processed in a
timely fashion.
MINUTES - 12 July 21, 1987
If this franchise is approved, the City can anticipate receiving 5%
of the income on all services provided in the City. Initially, not
more than $8,000-$9,000 per year will be derived from the Woodlawn
apartments but, as additional facilities are added, that figure
should grow.
Martin L. Altbaum, 405 The Hill Road, Bonita, representing
Ultronics, Inc., referred to the 5% proposed franchise fee
declaring it unfair compared with the 3% stated in the franchise of
Cox Cable. Councilwoman McCandliss stated her intent to question
the difference at the public hearing.
RESOLUTION offered by Councilman Malcolm as read.
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph advised that if the resolution of
intention is adopted this evening, it would be published as set
forth the terms and conditions on which it is proposed to be
granted.
MS (Nader/Malcolm) to amend the resolution showing a 3% fee.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MS (Nader/Malcolm) to amend the Resolution and provide for 3% in
the first three years, and 5% thereafter.
Discussion ensued relating to the possible differences between
Ultronics and Cox Cable, and Mr. Altbaum explained how his company
does exactly the same as Cox Cable; and his economical reason why
the product would be marketed to others in the area. Also, because
of an "unacceptable assumption" by Council, a specific description
was given relative to the technology of the TV dish and how all
cable companies work.
AMENDMENT TO THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MS (Nader/Malcolm) to amend the Resolution and provide for 3% in
the first three years and, thereafter, the maximum allowable of the
prevailing franchise fees allowed by law.
Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the Cox Cable agreement, as
it stands today and Councilmembers further discussed the options
and how Federal law has affected the options.
Councilman Nader considered an inclusion to his amendment to the
motion by the addition of leaving it "open" after the first three
years. After direction from the Assistant City Manager Rudolph as
the subject pertains to the City Charter, plus the fact that no
rate was set for years 3 to 23, the consenus was to leave the fee
"open" for negotiation after three years.
MINUTES - 13 JUly 21, 1987
SUBSTITUTE MOTION REWORDED:
MSUC (Nader/Malcolm) to amend the Resolution to set the franchise
fee for 3% for the first three years, and reopen after that with a
floor of whatever is in the Cox contract. (Mayor Cox absent)
13. RESOLUTION 13169 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND JHK & ASSOCIATES FOR THE
DESIGN OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
In March 1987, the City requested the submission of proposals by
qualified consultants to design a Traffic Signal Master Control
System for the purpose of controlling approximately 100 traffic
signals within the City limits by the use of a central computer.
Thirteen Requests for Proposals were mailed to consultants
throughout California but only two proposals were submitted to the
City. Both consultants were interviewed and the firm of JHK &
Associates has been selected to do the design work. A final
contract has been negotiated between the Director of Public Works
and the consultant and is presented tonight which outlines the work
program, project schedule and compensation.
The total cost of the design phase of this project is $150,000.
Adequate funding has been appropriated and is available in the
current Capital Improvement Program. This is a multi-year FAU
project with a total estimated cost of $2,000,950.
Mayor pro Tem pulled this from the Consent Agenda to question the
reason for only two submissions, and staff gave an explanation of
the conditions imposed.
RESOLUTION offered by Mayor pro Tem Moore, as read, passed and
approved unanimously. (Mayor Cox absent)
15. RESOLUTION 13168 APPROVING FINAL MAP, SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT 84-9, EASTLAKE I, UNIT 19 (68
SINGLE FAMILY UNITS)
The Final Map for CVT 84-9, EastLake I Unit 19 has been reviewed by
the Engineering Department and found to be in conformance with the
Tentative Map approved by the City Council on February 19, 1985, by
Resolution No. 11935.
RESOLUTION offered by Mayor pro Tem Moore the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
(Mayor Cox absent)
MINUTES - 14 - July 21, 1987
22. REPORT OTAY MESA DEVELOPMENT STATUS (Director of
Planning
On June 23, 1987, the City Council received a written communication
as to activity occurring on Otay Mesa and its effect on Chula
Vista. At Council's direction, the staff has also been monitoring
the level of current planning activities on the Mesa for several
months. This report is in response to Council's request for a more
current update of Mesa planning and issues.
Staff concluded that the next steps will be to see if the
respective jurisdictions, especially the City of San Diego at this
point, are willing to enact the ordinances, phasing program and
fees necessary to implement the steps outlined as well as take a
responsible position on Brown Field.
Staff will provide Council with more frequent status reports as to
activities on the Mesa as various planning actions proceed.
Councilman Nader questioned the fact that Council asked to be kept
advised of Tentative Maps to determine on case by case basis what
action should be taken, which was agreed to by Councilwoman
McCandliss. Planning Director Krempl's understanding did not
indicate the same and discussion ensued.
MS (McCandliss/Nader) to direct staff to monitor notices of Public
Hearings on Tentative Maps relative to Otay Mesa Development and to
review planning documents and, if necessary, to attend Public
Hearings to express Council's concerns on Environmental Impact
Report and materials presented. (Mayor Cox absent)
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to include Councilman Nader amendment
adding that where Council's interests are adversely affected, staff
not only testify but to present any evidence or challenges
pertaining to the adequacy of safeguards provided by the applicant,
or whatever will be needed to get in the public record and;
secondly, staff should continually update Council on the Tentative
Maps and the position staff took or action recommended.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the Report of item 22. (Mayor
Cox absent)
23. REPORT UPDATE REGARDING CITY'S PROPOSED ISSUANCE
OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
On April 30, 1987, the Redevelopment Agency and Homart Development
Co. entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement whereby
Homart agreed to develop and redevelop the Chula Vista Shopping
Center. Total cost of the project is estimated to be $42,150,000.
Of this amount, $35,000,000 is to be invested by Homart and
$7,150,000 by the City/Agency.
MINUTES - 15 - July 21, 1987
City staff has been working closely with bond counsel, Agency
counsel, the underwriter and the developer to structure the
Certificates of Participation financing to provide the City's share
in the amount of $7,150,000.
In addition, staff is structuring the Certificates to provide
financing for refunding the 1982 Parking Facility Certificates
($4,013,000), court improvements to the South Bay Regional Center
($1,300,000), and General Fund Capital Improvement Projects
($1,300,000).
The purpose of staff's report is to bring Council up to date
regarding the restructuring of the proposed financing and to give
Council the opportunity to discuss and make any comments at this
time.
Councilman Nader explained that he received information, since he
asked to have this pulled from the Agenda, which answered his
question.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated her wish to have staff provide a
flow chart to explain the two different bonding groups.
MSC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the Report, item 23. (Councilman
Malcolm voted no; Mayor Cox absent)
25. REPORT REGARDING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MR.
RICHARD A. RUBIN, 3569 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN
DIEGO 92103, REQUESTING TO INSTALL
CROSSWALK ACROSS "F" STREET AT LANDIS
AVENUE (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
At the meeting of October 28, 1986, the City Council directed the
staff to review the request to install a crosswalk across
Street at Landis Avenue and return with a report and
recommendation. Staff's report details the background of this
proposal noting that "F" Street is an east-west collector street.
The segment of "F" Street between Garrett Avenue and Third Avenue
is provided with two through lanes for traffic in each direction,
separated with a two-way left-turn lane. It is 64 feet wide curb
to curb. Landis Avenue is a two-lane residential street at this
time. Landis Avenue forms a "T" intersection with "F" Street. The
average daily traffic (ADT) on "F" Street in this segment is
approximately 14,190 vehicles per day. The posted speed limit is
30 mph and speed surveys indicate that the 85th percentile speed is
33 mph.
MINUTES 16 - JUly 21, 1987
The crosswalk issue on "F" Street was before the Council on May 22,
1984, Council directed staff to return with one recommended
location for a crosswalk between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.
The crosswalk at Garrett was selected. If a crosswalk is approved
at Landis, then staff would recommend removal of the crosswalk at
Garrett; and furthermore, that the use of stamped concrete or other
concrete or paving methods not be used.
Mr. Nathan Adler, 4506 Bonita Road and the developer of City Plaza
spoke for Mr. Rubin to encourage the City Council to consider a
crosswalk across F Street to connect the Town Centre project.
Councilman Moore restated Council's and the Safety Commission's
indepth studies which reveal a false feeling of safety within a
marked crosswalk, and that the pedestrian has an obligation to
assure the vehicle has an opportunity to stop before entering the
crosswalk.
MSUC (Nader/Moore) to refer the request to the Safety Commission
and to staff with accompanying explanation that, although Council
accepts the marked crosswalk at this particular location, they want
recommendation on how to address the problem rather than how not
to. (Mayor Cox absent)
31. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. The next Community Forum meeting of the Montgomery Area is
scheduled for August 17th at the Otay Community Center.
b. San Diego Pops is tentatively scheduled for August 30 on the
Bayfront.
c. The widening of Sweetwater Road adjacent to Rohr park has
narrowed the jogging trail; and the County will now widen the trail.
d. The Fieldstone Company contributed $2,000 for the Drill Team.
e. The City Manager will be on vacation for the following week,
and Assistant City Manager Asmus will be responsible for
Administration.
32. MAYOR'S REPORT None.
33. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS:
a. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' request, staff
indicated that contact with the Port District did not reveal any
travel policy for Port Commissioners but expects further
information within the next week.
MINUTES - 17 - July 21, 1987
b. At the Country Festival, oil and tar in the streets were
being brought in on shoes into the shops along Third Avenue. She
asked staff to be aware of thgis for future events in this area.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
a. Legislative Report - House Constitutional Resolution #93
(Extension of Medicare Coverage)
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to oppose House Resolution Bill 93. (Mayor
Cox absent )
b. Reported that South Bay will be getting its money on the 1/2~
sales tax issue. Councilmen Malcolm and Moore attended the SANDAG
meeting and stated Council's position. Because of this, SANDAG
modified its recommendation to include that all contingency funds
and any overage will be first used to fund priority roads in the
South Bay, particularly Route 125. It now looks as if the South
Bay's $100,000,000 will be returned over the next 20 years.
c. Encouraged the City Attorney, if he feels there is a we need
for a Charter change because of the franchise agreement or other
reason to bring it forth to place on the ballot.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM AND COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS
a. Councilman Malcolm and Councilwoman McCandliss:
Presentation of SDG&E landscaping plan was introduced and explained
that it would be accomplished in three phases.
Karen Hutchins, San Diego Gas & Electric representative,
explained that $1.3 million will be spent on the landscaping plan
for this facility. Dave Rayfield conducted the presentation and
pointed out the areas on a visual for the Council. The project is
now in the construction phase for Phase I and the project should be
completed toward the end of 1988.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:09 p.m. to the meeting of July 28, 1987 at 7 p.m.
nnie M.
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Jean~-t~ane, Deputy City Clerk
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