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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/10/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, October 20, 1987 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Nader, Moore, McCandliss, Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney Rudolph PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER At the request of the Mayor, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Webelo Ty Meservy, from Webelo Pack 894 of Hilltop Elementary School, and followed by.a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - ll) Items 3a through 3c were considered separately. THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX with the exception of items 6, lO and ll which were pulled, and item 8 which was continued to the Meeting of October 22, 1987 at 4:00 p.m.; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST URGING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPEDITE THE ACQUISITION OF A LANDFILL SITE Mayor Gloria McClellan, City of Vista, P.O. Box 1988, Vista 92083 Staff recommended this request be filed without actio. n since the City of Vista's resolution was intended to seek support of jurisdictions in North County. Councilman Malcolm disagreed with staff's recommendation and stated the need for a long term solution for this problem. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to adopt a Resolution to urge the Board of Supervisors to expedite the selection of a site for the landfill. MINUTES - 2 - October 20, 1987 3b. REQUEST THAT THE ISSUE OF POUND SEIZURES BE SCHEDULED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR RECONSIDERATION San Diego Coalition to End Pound Seizure, P. O. Box 178046, San Diego, CA 92117; and Mercy Crusade, Inc., Animal Welfare Organization, P. O. Box 17784, San Diego, CA 92117 Staff recommended the matter be rescheduled for the first meeting in November to enable the two organizations to present their viewpoints on this issue. Councilwoman McCandliss stated her belief that the Council's decision not to take a position has been misunderstood. MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) that staff send a clarifying letter to both organizations explaining the rationale taken by Council by taking no position on this issue. c. REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION P, A SCHOOL BOND ISSUE - Sweetwater Union High School, 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista Staff recommended an appropriate resolution in support of the bond issue be considered at the regular meeting of Council on October 27, 1987. Steve Hogan, 5754 Pray Street, Bonita, representing the Sweetwater Jr. High School, explained the School Board's position on this Proposition, and the impact it would have on improvement of present facilities. Councilman Malcolm agreed that the Proposition could solve a crisis problem without raising taxes for the citizens of Chula Vista. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to approve the staff recommendation in support of Proposition P. 4. RESOLUTION 13290 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE-105 AT 1076 WOODLAWN AVENUE The owner of the property at 1076 Woodlawn Avenue applied for an encroachment permit into a utility easement in order to bring into conformance an existing structure. City Council approved and authorized the issuance of a permit by the City Engineer after submittal by the owner of a letter from Pacific Bell stating accomplishment of the clearance requirement of 8 feet from the roof to any telephone line; and proof that the agreement as required by SDG&E has been entered into. 5. RESOLUTION 13291 APPROVING AND GRANTING EASEMENT TO HILLTOP-MAIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HILLTOP AND MAIN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT OF EASEMENT The legal description of the easements have been checked and are acceptable; the grant form is complete and ready for execution by a .or; and the ow.er is s.bmitti.g t.e req.ired amount of MINUTES 3 - October 20, 1987 6. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR INMATE WORK CREWS TO PERFORM PARK MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 7. REPORT PROPOSED OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 16, WOODLAND PARK RESOLUTION 13292 ACCEPTING REPORT AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 16 AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON Council directed the City Clerk to advertise a scheduled public hearing at the regular meeting of November lO, 1987. 8. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OSCAR DAVILLA FOR THE PURCHASE OF EASEMENTS RELATED TO TELEGRAPH CANYON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT Continued to the Council Conference (adjourned meeting) of October 22, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. 9. ORDINANCE 2236 AMENDING SECTION 2.05,010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING UNCLASSIFIED POSITION (FIRST READING) Review of Section 2.05,010 reveals that some positions currently entitled to be unclassified are not and, therefore, certain newly titled positions are included in the proposed ordinance. Council approved the amendment of Section 2.05,010 by adding Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Personnel, and Budget Officer as unclassified positions; changing the title of Deputy Director of Public Works/Engineering to Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Public Services Director to Deputy Director of Public Works/Operations. lO. REPORT FIG STREET TEMPORARY/PERMANENT CLOSING Pulled from the Consent Agenda. ll. REPORT PCM -88-8 CREATION OF HERITAGE PARK ON SECOND AVENUE Pulled from the Consent Agenda. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES - 4 October 20, 1987 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Norbert Stein, 234 Fifth Avenue, presented and read his poetry to the Councilmembers to congratulate the City of Chula Vista on its celebration of Founders Day, Saturday, October 17, 1987. Mr. Stein's poetry was very much enjoyed by all and the Mayor thanked him for this and for his previous poems. PULLED ITEMS 6. RESOLUTION 13293 APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR INMATE WORK CREWS TO PERFORM PARK MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Staff recommended approval to enable the City to continue to use work crews on maintenance projects in FY 87-88. The San Diego County Probation Department recently notified the City that the daily administrative fee for contracting prison labor crews would be increased to $260 a day effective October 19, 1987 and funds are budgeted for reimbursement. In answer to Council's questions, it was also pointed out that the crews performance was excellent and, especially, at the site of Eucalyptus Park with slope stability. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, as read, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. lO. REPORT FIG STREET TEMPORARY/PERMANENT CLOSING Staff recommended acceptance of the report to proceed with the temporary closure plan with a review of the situation in six months with the area residents with the final determination by Council. Ed Brodie, 543 Fig Avenue, appeared to state his opposition to the recommendation and offered his view graphics to explain his position, which he believed to be contrary to Council's previous motion. and also presented traffic figures. Councilmembers concurred that their concern was to have a barrier erected in time to keep the traffic in check, and Staff stated the intent to work with Homart promptly to erect the temporary barricade. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this item back to staff to set another meeting with the residents in the Fig Avenue neighborhood for their input on Alternative "A" and "G" and to bring back to Council and, in the interim, to erect the temporary barricade. MINUTES - 5 - October 20, 1987 Councilmembers confirmed with staff that the contract with the Bank has already been executed as directed by previous Council action, and that a copy of that agreement be made available for the meeting with residents. Pat Barajas, 375 J Street, inquired about the exits to the north and suggested making a right turn only from Fig Avenue to "H" Avenue. MSUC (Nader/Moore) to refer to staff the question of left turns from Fig Avenue to H Avenue with direction to report back and, if not already planned in the mitigation for the closure of Fifth Avenue, to further refer to the Safety Commission. Councilwoman emphasized the importance of keeping on top of this project to avoid future problems; and Councilman Moore suggested one staff member be designated a Project Manager. 11. REPORT PCM -88-8 CREATION OF HERITAGE PARK ON SECOND AVENUE Staff outlined the options, recommending Option 3 - Heritage District, which approach would primarily involve public incentives and controls rather than the acquisition of sites; although one or more lots within the district could be land-banked to facilitate relocations. Design criteria and review procedures could be established in order to ensure that the historical and architectural integrity of the area is preserved and enhanced. Low interest loans could be made available to relocate dwellings to the district and renovate ones already there. This approach is strongly encouraged by State and Federal preservation programs and thus potential funding and assistance from these sources is enhanced. The district as a whole would also be eligible for a place on the National Historic Register. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the recommendation of the Boards and Commissions to endorse Options #2 and #2 - Heritage Row and Heritage District. Staff explained staff's intent to consider purchase of older homes as they become available on the market. FOLLOW UP MOTION: MS (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to contact the current owners of those parcels to advise of the action of Council and to find out if any lots are available for purchase; and ADDITION TO THE MOTION: MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to send an appropriate letter to those neighborhood residents stating the approved policy of City Council advising what is proposed. MINUTES - 6 - October 20, 1987 13 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss stated his understanding that Mr. Kassman has already been designated as the Project Leader of the Fig Avenue Project; the delay in this project was caused by the submission of incomplete Plans by a Los Angeles firm unfamiliar with the area. b. Referencing the parking problem for the Bowling Alley, 14 spaces which are designated as 20 minutes at the Trolley Station could possibly be redesignated to partially solve the problem. c. The date received so far indicates that the Army Corps of Engineers is ready to award the contract for the Telegraph Canyon Flood Control Project. Cash flow for this project does not have to be addressed until FY 88-89, and a degree of reimbursement from the State will occur. 14. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox reported on a Port District Meeting at which he and Councilman Moore spoke on a funding report submitted by the Second Harbor Entrance Project (SHEP), which resulted in Port District approval SHEP funding of $50,000. The Mayor also reported on funding approval by several of the South Bay cities. b. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) that approval be given to the Mayor to attend the State Coastal Conservancy Meeting in Eureka on Friday, October 23. c. Supervisor Bilbray reported that County of San Diego's efforts to relocate the auto dismantling company to the Otay Mesa County property. d. The International Friendship Commission and the Commission on Aging brochures are a credit to the City of Chula Vista. e. Deke Lopez presented the Mayor with T-shirts commemorating Founder's Day in Chula Vista, and reported on their new facility planned for EastLake expected in the near future. COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCILMAN NADER: a. Questioned the need to change the 20 minute designated parking places, and requested that the Director of Planning investigate the need for spaces. b. Referred to the issue of revealing information from Closed Session with a request for staff's report to be brought back to Council as soon as possible. MINUTES - 7 - October 20, 1987 COUNCILMAN MOORE: c. Neighborhood Watch Program - The Councilman explained the working committee headed by a Captain and the information disbursed by the members in an effort toward crime prevention, and challenged all citizens to join the program. d. A revision to legislation relative to junk cars was suggested and a request that staff investigate such a revision. COUNCILMAN MALCOLM: e. A request that the subject of "j" Street truck traffic be placed on the Agenda with a review of signage in this area. f. MSUC {Malcolm/Cox) to adjourn into Closed Session to discuss Chula Vista v. Collins and Potential Litigation. g. Staff was requested to respond to a citizen request for a copy of the report on sewage fees. At 8:35 p.m., City Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Sierra Club v. Coastal Commission; Chula Vista v. Collins; and potential litigation. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:10 p.m. the Council Conference on October 22 at 4 p.m. and to the Regular Meeting of October 27 at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC CITY CLERK J ortune City C1 erk llOOC