HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1989/11/14Tuesday, November 14, 1989 Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. Public Services Building
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CAIi:
PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers, McCandliss, Moore, and Nader. Councilman
Malcolm arrived at 8:15 p.m.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, John D. Goss; City Attorney, Thomas J. Harron; and City
Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet.
Mayor Cox noted that Councilman Malcolm was at a Costal Commission meeting.
2. PLEDGE OF AIJ.F..GIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
3. APPROVAL OF MI~: October 30, 1989 and November 7, 1989
MSC (Nader/Moore) to approve the minutes of October 30, 1989 and November 7, 1989 as presented.
Councilwoman McCandliss abstained on minutes of October 30, 1989.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Harbor Days Re-cap, Sara Arkinson, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors - video
presentation was given showing the media coverage received. Mayor Cox informed the audience that a 1/2
hour video was being prepared by Cox Cable on Harbor Days and thanked all groups and organizations
involved in the activity.
b. Resolutions commending Board and Commission Members:
Intemational Friendship Commission: June Brines (Resolution 15390) and Jose Viesca, Jr. (Resolution
15391)
Commission on Aging: Mary Jane DiRienzo (Resolution 15392) and Alex Pressutri (Resolution 15393)
Parks and Recreation Commission: Jerry Rindone (Resolution 15394)
Resource Conservation Commission: Gregory Rowe (Resolution 15395)
Safety Commission: Suzanne Harris (Resolution 15396)
MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLIYrlONS, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and approve& (Councilman Malcolm was absent.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Citems pulled: 10 and 15)
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she would not pull item 12 if it was the consensus of the Council to
add "open space" to the rifle.
MINUTES -2- November 14, 1989
MAYOR COX OI'I"P_.RED THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CAI .I~-NDAP., the reading of the texts was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman Malcolm absent.
S. VVRI'FI'[LN COMMUNICATIONS:
5a. Request for Ordinance m require developers to remove and stockpile top soil other uses -Francis E.
Heston, 2017 Clearwater Place, Chula Vista - It is recommended that Mr. Heston's letter urging the City to
adopt rules and regulations that would require developers to remove and stockpile topsoil be referred to staff
for study, with a subsequent report back to the City Council.
5b. Recousideration of R-3 zoning - Amalia Enrich, 239 & 241 Glover Avenue, Chula Vista and Maria
V. Gallastegui, 265 & 265 1/2 Twin Oaks Avenue, Chula Vista - This item consists of two separate letters
from property owners at 239 and 241 Glover Avenue and 265 and 265 1/2 Twin Oaks Avenue, requesting
Council consideration of allowing their property m develop under the densities allowed prior to Council
adoption of the new General Plan. Inasmuch as staff will be reporting back to the City Council the number
of projects being impacted by the urgency ordinance adopted by the City Council and what flexibility staff
would utilize when reviewing and possibly granting exceptions at the administrative level, it is recommended
that these two letters be considered along with the others when staff responds back to the City Council.
5c. Request traffic problem at First Avenue, Country Club Drive, San Miguel Street, Sierra Way, and
Palomar Street to be analyzed - request by Ivo Zaninovich, 89 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, 92011 - It
is recommended that Mr. Zanivovich's letter be referred to staff with the understanding that the data and
material furnished to the City Council by Mr. Zanivovich be included in the report that will be before the
City Council.
6. RESOLUTION 15381 AIJ'PrlORIZING INCLUSION OF RE(2,AIMED WATER LINE FOR OTAY
WATER DlSrRICT AS PART OF THE TFJ.RGRAPH CANYON ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD CI-IY PROJECT
request by Otay Water District to include the design for a 16 inch reclaimed water main as part of the
Telegraph Canyon Road project - (Director of Public Works)
7. RESOLUTION 15382 RECITING THE FACT OF A MAIL-IN Rt.RCTION l-~t.n ON OCTOBER 24,
1989 - parcel owners of the Rancho Robinhood Development, Open Space District #3 to obtain authorization
for City to sell property eligible under the City Grading Deviation Policy. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
RESOLUTION 15383 ADOPTING NEGA'IIVE DECLARATION FOR 1S-89-73
8. RESOLUTION 15384 APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CITY AITORNEY AND '~
MAYOR/COUNCIL SECRETARY POSITIONS
9. RESOLUTION 15352A TEMPORARILY IN(XF_ds~qlNG THE SEIA/ERAGE FACiLFrY PARTICiPATION d~--;L_
FEE -original resolution was adopted on October 17, 1989 which must be readopted even/30 days until the
project is complete -(Director of Public Works)
10. REPORT FF_ASIBILITY OF PURCHASING PROPERTY ON FIRST AVENUE FOR
ADDITIONAL PAILKLAND TO EXPAND HILLTOP PARK - recommend that Council appropriate funds and
authorize an independent land appraiser be hired to appraise the property adjacent to Hilltop Park -(Director
of Parks and Recreation) - Pulled from Consent Calendar
MINUTES -3- November 14, 1989
RESOLUTI ON 15385 APPROPRIATE $300 TO HIRE AN INDEPENDENT IAND APPRAISER FROM
THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND RESERVES
11. RESOLUTION 15386 INSTALLING OF STOP SIGNS IN THE WOODLAWN PARK AREA
Montgomery Area Planning Committee requests that stop signs be installed at several intersections in the
Woodlawn Park area; most of which have yield signs now.
12. RESOLUTION 15387 EARMARKING ANY MONIES TO BE RE(I!IVED FROM THE SALE OR LEASE
OF tat ~ OWNED PROPERTY AT EAST H ~rREET AND RIDGEBACK ROAD FOR OTHER NO-t-EV~/ORTHY
PUBLIC USES
13. ORDINANCE 2338 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ta'lY OF CHULA VISTA AMEANIDING CHAPTER
9.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RE iIi~NG IT TO *DISORDERLY CONDUCT: SALE OF
INTOXICANTS; BURNING OBJECTS IN PUBLIC PLACES' AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9.16.030
PROHIBITING BURNING OF OBJECTS IN PUBLIC PLACES (second readin~r~ - mending Chapter 9.16 which
would prohibit burning objects in public places that have not been set aside specifically for that purpose
without first obtaining a permit - (City Attorney)
14. ORDINANCE 2339 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHIJLA VISTA REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2182 AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 15.36.010 THROUGH 15.36.070 OF IHE CH'JLA VISTA M'tJNICIPAL
CODE, ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE (second readin~r) -adoption of the 1988 edition of the
Uniform Fire Code. (Director of Public Safety)
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15. REPORT ON FENCE ENCROACHMENT INTO OPEN SPACE ADJACENT TO 758
CASSIA PLACE - in response to a citizen complaint regarding the construction of a six foot high chain link
fence in the City's Open Space Lot - (Director of Public Works) - Pulled from Consent Calendar
16. REPORT INSTALLATION OF BARRIERS TO PREVENT lI J-RGAL DUMPING IN OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT #10 - (Director of Parks and Recreation)
17. REPORT CONCERNINGONEANDTWOHOURPARKINGZONESINCHULAVISTA-/?,~)c',
position was approved in 1989-90 budget proposal with contingency that it not be f~led until a report was
accomplished including a map showing one and two hour parking zones - (Director of Public Safety and
Director of Finance)
18. REPORT CLARIFICATION REQUEST OF PARKING STANDARDS FOR RANClIO DEL
RE'Y, DRC 89-59 - Council requested at the November 7, 1989 meeting for a report on the parking standards
for said project - (Director of Planning)
* * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * *
MINUTES -4- November 14, 1989
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
19. PUBLIC HEARING EXTENDING THE ORDINANCE PLA(I'NG A MORATORIUM ON ALL LAND
USE APPROVALS ON THE SAN DIEGO GAS & RI -RCTRIC PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF *I,* ~rrREET AND
THE BAYFRONT - this ordinance would extend the existing moratorium on land use approvals for one year -
(City Attorney)
ORDINANCE 2340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE t;I-IY COUNCIL OF THE t;l IY OF CHULA VISTA
~ING A MORATORIUM ON ALL LAND USE APPROVALS ON THE SAN DIEGO GAS & RI-ECrRIC
PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF "L" ~-rF, EET - (urtencV measure)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open.
City Attorney, Tom Harron, stated there were no staff comments.
Mr. Joe Kloberdanz, representing San Diego Gas and Electric, stated that SDG&E did not oppose the original
moratorium. He requested that the timing of the moratorium be tied into the completion of the planning
studies, which are expected to be completed in April/May. The moratorium would then be for six months
instead of one year.
Councilman Nader questioned if the Council passed the one year moratorium whether it could be lifted
within the year.
City Attorney Harron stated that the Council would be able to lift the moratorium at any time.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
THE ORDINANCE WAS pLAt~-n BY EMERGENCY MEASURE BY COUN(2LWOMAN MCCANDLISS, the
reading of the text was waived and passed unanimously with Councilman Malcolm absent.
City Attorney Harron stated that the original ordinance allowed 90 days with two one year extensions.
MS (Cox/Moore) to amend the moratorium to one year or upon completion of the General Plan
environmental documentation. Motion defeated 2-2-1.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that until she was confident that there would not be any new twists she
was comfortable with the original one year period. She noted that she may not agree with the land use
changes that could be recommended and would not want the moratorium lifted.
MSC on ordinance placed by emergency measure. (Councilman Malcolm was absent.)
20. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-90-03: CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDMSION MAP FOR
PARK BONITA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 90-03, LOCATED AT THE NORI'HWEST CORNER OF "E* STREET AND
BONITA ROAD, EAST OF HILLTOP DRIVE - STAFFORD GARDNER - property is zoned R-1-7 and located at
the westerly intersection of "E" S~eet and Bonita P~oad. (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION 15388 APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDMSION MAP FOR PARK BOHITA, CHULA
VISTA TRACT 90-03, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF "E" :,-I-REET AND BONITA ROAD EAST
OF I-HLLTOP DRIVE
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open.
MINUTES -5- November 14, 1989
Bob Leiter, Director of Planning, stated that this request had been denied by the Council on August 5, 1989
and that the project had been scaled back. The Planning Commission has voted 4-2 to approve with the
conditions as presented.
Councilman Nader noted that the differences in the project were two fewer units and that the open space
remained the same as the original proposal with the lot sizes increased. He inquired whether the
Commission had held specific discussions regarding more open space.
Mr. Leiter stated that the Commission had supported the project and that they had not held specific
discussions on open space.
Councilman Nader expressed his concern over the similarity of the street names and possible confusion for
emergency response.
Mr. Leiter stated that no comments had been received regarding the names and that the Director of Public
Safety had reviewed the project.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the conditions which expand the width of landscaping to 30 feet and
which require more identifiable landscaping at intersections.
Mr. Leiter stated that the 30 feet included an additional 15 feet to be added to the existing 15 foot
requirement. Lot sizes will not be ehanged due to the requirement.
Mr. Rod Bradley, Land Planner for BhA, 1615 Murray Canyon Road, San Diego, stated that the project meets
all staff requirements and R17 zoning requirements. He stated that Mr. Don Gardner, property owner, was
· present to answer any questions the Council had.
Councilman Nader questioned whether the scaling back of the project was due to a market driven decision
or due to the perceived desires of the City to have larger lots.
Mr. Bradley stated that he felt the Council desired the project to be scaled back to 19 units in order to
comply with R17 and felt that the project now conformed with those requests.
Counc~man Nader stated that he would have preferred smaller lots and additional open space.
Councilman Moore stated that a major concern was the on street parking.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared elosed.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the amount of Fill needed for the project.
Mr. Leiter stated that the amount was unknown at this time. He further stated that elevations would be
lowered ten to twenty feet maximum so that the project would not be highly visible from the public street.
One of the conditions was to soften the visual impact of the project.
RESOLUTION OFFF_.RF2) BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived, passed and
approved unanimously. (Councilman Malcolm was absent.)
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that this property had been identified by CV 2000 as an area to be
preserved for open space. She further stated that she would have preferred to purchase the property in order
to protect it but that there was no mechanism available to do so. Therefore, the project meets current
requirements and she would support the resolution.
MINUTES -6- November 14, 1989
21. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, CEQA
FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND MI'I'IGATION AND MONITORING
PROGRAM FOR E1R-88-1, SUNBOW H (Director of Planning) - item to be continued to December 5, 1989.
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FINAL EIR-88-1
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS FOR EIR-88-1
RESOLUTION ADOPTINGTHEMITIGATINGANDMONITORINGPROGRAMFOREIR-88-1
PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-g7-E/PCM-89-7: CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED COMMUNITY
PREZONE AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUNBOW H LOCATED SOUTH OF TI~J.RGRAPH
CANYON ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER - RANClIO DEL REY PARTNERSHIP
(Director of Plarming)
ORDINANCE ADOPTING PCZ-87-E - (tint reading)
RESOLUTION APPROVING PCM-89-7
MSC (CoX/Nader) to continue until December 5, 1989. (Councilman Malcolm absent.)
OTI-IE~ BUSINESS
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
22a. Mr. Don Lindberg, representing Ladera Villas, stated that the principals for the project were desirous
of bonding for the approximately $50,000 in park fees rather than paying the fees at the time the final map
is adopted as required by City ordinance. He stated that Ladera Villas would pay any interest that would
be lost.
City Attorney Hatton stated that he had no objections but felt that the staff was not comfortable in doing
this. Staff has not done this in the past and the ordinance does require payment prior to adoption of the
fmal map.
Mr. Lindberg requested that the Council treat this project as a singular case and address as a policy issue.
MSC (Cox/Moore) to refer back to staff, report to contain the pros and cons of bonding. (Councilman
Malcolm absent.)
Mayor Cox stated that ff the recommendation is to change, that they should amend the ordinance so that
this would be available to everyone.
City Manager Goss stated that he was not sure that the ordinance should be amended and that it should be
considered after the report is received..
22b. Mr. Paul Green was not in attendance when called by Mayor Cox.
22c. Mr. Victor A. Nolan, 12 Via Barberini, Chula Vista, stated that he had talked to staff as requested
by Council regarding his sewer and water billing. He stated that there is no existing ordinance, rule or
guideline which prohibits a park owner from charging any amount they want as long as they do not exceed
the $8.70 maximum on the sewer bills.
MINUTES -7- November 14, 1989
John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, stated that the billing is from the park owner and not the Sweetwater
Authority. Even though each unit has a single meter, the meter is not read by the authority.
Mr. Nolan stated that he receives a billing from the park owner which includes water, sewer, gas, and space
rent. He further stated that he had approached the park owner and agreed to a charge for the reading of
the individual meters.
Mayor Cox stated that this is a gross error and that the Council should take swift action to preclude anyone
from charging for services not being provided.
City Attorney Hareon stated that the increase is probably lxeated as a rent increase.
Councilman Moore stated that the middleman should not be allowed to make a profit on utilities.
Mr. Lippitt stated that staff would have a report for Council the first part of December.
23. pLn.L~r~ FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 15. REPORT ONFENCEENCROACHMElqTINTOOPENSPACEADJACENTTO758CASSIAPLACE
Mrs. Willie J. Hotton, Jr., stated that her husband was out of town and requested this item be continued
until November 21, 1989.
MSC CMCCANDLISS/MOORE) to cany ovar this item to November 21, 1989. (Councilman Malcolm absent.)
Item 20. REPORT FEASIBILITY OF PURCHASING PROPERTY ON FIRST AVENUE FOR
ADDITIONAL PARKLAND TO EXPAND FraJ.TOP PARK
RESOLUTION 15385 APPROPRIATE $300 TO HIRE AN INDEPEIqDENT LAND APPRAISER FROM
THE UNAPPROPRIATED G~ FUND RESERVES
Councilman Moore stated that he would prefer the City pursue a different avenue other than the purchase
of the property,
Mr. Manuel Mollinedo, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that he had originally contacted the property
owner regarding the donation of his property. He informed the Council that he would pursue donation of
the property and ff not feasible pursue the out right purchase of the property and appraisal. He stated that
the current price of $65,000 was excessive and that the property would be ercremely costly to develop.
Councilman Moore stated that development of the property would be extremely costly in order to protect
the 100 year storm drain. He felt that the owner should be notified of possible costs and of the tax write
off for a donation of the property.
Mayor Cox stated that the appraisal may be needed even ff the prepen7 was donated.
MSC (CoX/Moore) to accept the staff report and adopt Resolution 15385. Staff is directed to contact
property owner regarding the donation of the property. (Councilman Malcolm absent.)
Mayor Cox commended Mrs. McQuade for bring this property to the Council's attention.
MINUTES -8- November 14, 1989
24. ca IY MAMAGER'S REPORTfS]
24a. City Manager Goss stated that the information regarding this item had just been faxed to him. The /~9~
meeting will be held on 11/28/89 to discuss the Resource Recovery Center, The County is not taking action
on this item until further environmental information is received. He further stated that he felt the City
should wait until the environmental information was received and assurances that there were no major
problems with this project. He felt that if a letter of collaboration was signed that it would appear as an
endorsement.
Councilman Nader stated that he agreed that there should not be approval of this project at this time. He
questioned whether a response was needed before the County could proceed with the environmental impact
report.
City Manager Goss stated that staff had not been given sufficient time to research but that he felt the County
would not have to act before proceeding with an EIR.
Councilman Nader stated that the County should be notified that the City is interested in the idea but would
withhold support until an EIR is complete. Benefits of the project would be productive use of felons and
the recycling of trash. He did not want to discourage the project as it may be a solution to the
environmental problem.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that it was premature to ~ive oun-ight approval to the facility. She felt
that there were issues still unanswered and questioned whether the letter to the State should include
acknowledgement of new technologies and invite the State to proceed with the EIR but stop short of
endorsement.
MSC (Nader/Moore) to send a letter which asks the County to inform State authorities of potential interest
in the proposal but not to endorse until an EIR is completed. (Councilman Malcolm absent.)
City Manager Goss stated that the letter should go to the County Board of Supervisors and the deadline is
November 21, 1989 with the meeting to be held on November 28, 1989.
Councilman Nader stated that he hopes the project pans out environmentally.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that it should be understood that the Council is to be consulted as the EIR
and project proceed.
27b. City Manager Goss stated that past direction from Council would recommend denial of the extension
of the Appropriate Technologies II [BIqQ fac~ity lease. He stated that the existing lease expires in
September. He noted that the plant meets siting requirements and that he had been told that it would take
approximately four years for BKK to relocate. Therefore, the lease extension was for five years which would
allow BKK time to select a site and relocate.
Mr. Jim Lantty, representing Appropriate Technologies II (BKK), 427 C Street, #408, San Diego, stated that
his company was fully committed to relocating their plant. He stated that the Board of Supervisors and the
City of San Diego were reconvening the Tanner Commission to locate sites for not just their company but
others also. He requested that the extension be amended so that once a suitable site was located and
permitted, the lease would expire.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the four year time period estimated to relocate.
Mr. Lantry stated that it would take 3-5 years to get through the State. He noted that it was to the
economic benefit of the company to move to a larger site and that they were not looking within Chute Vista.
MINUTES -9- November 14, 1989
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she felt it was important to go on record that this should be a fully
agendized item with public review and hearings. She noted that the CoLtneff had contacted the State
regarding licensing and environmental concerns and she would not encourage the extension of the lease.
She stated that she felt a responsibility to notify the Board of Supervisors that the lease would not be
extended and that the Council would maintain their position regarding the relocation.
Councilman Nader stated that he agreed and that the letter should include how difficult it is to move a
company due to siting requirements. He felt that BKK was sincere in their efforts to relocate and that the
time period of four years suggests that an extensive EIR was needed and that there should not have been
a negative declaration.
Mr. Lantry stated that the company is in the process of an EIR in order to meet State requirements. He
stated that the four year time frame was due to the process of obtaining State licensing.
Mayor Cox questioned where the waste was generated.
Mr. Lantty stated that the majority of the customers were within the county but that larger shipments were
received from outside the county.
Mayor Cox stated that it did not make sense to have industrial waste coming into Chula Vista from long
distances and agreed with Councilmembers Nader and MeCandliss. He stated that Council input may not
make a significant difference with the Board but that it should be stated that the site should not have been
in Chula Vista.
Councilman Moore stated that the plant should not be located in a residential area but should be sited
where the public would not complain. He stated that it was bad to locate a plant of this type at the extreme
southwest edge of our city, county and state. The transportation path into such a facility should also be
considered.
MSC (Cox/McCAndliss) to ~ City Council position in opposition to site. (Councilman Malcolm
absent.)
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she had learned a valuable lesson, that once a plant is there, any
changes can affect the City.
Councilman Nader stated that he strongly urged the City to facilitate BKK in their move to a new site and
that he felt an extension of the lease warrants an EIR as much as a new site.
25. MAYORS REPORT(S)
25a. RESOLUTION 15389 URGING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLA'IIJRE TO AMEND THE SAN DIEGO / ~c~"
UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT ACT TO PROVIDE SHARING OF REVENUES WITH Dls-fRICT CITIES FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY PURPOSES
Mayor Cox stated that the five cities which created the Port District in 1964 announced a proposed program
of Revenue Sharing. He noted that the City of Chula Vista had been the recipient of many projects and
would ask for assistance in the future. He stated that the proposal does not touch current revenues but only
those funds certified by the Port as surplus. Last years surplus funds are estimated to be approximataly $40-
45 m~lion. The percentage has not been worked out but 40% had been discussed. It is anticipated that
Chula Vista would receive approximately $2.4 - 2.7 million per year. These funds would only be utilized
for public safety purposes which would include police, fire, life guards, emergency equipment, etc. It will
be important to insure that the Port Diswict continues to operate with the same composition and voting
authority as in the past. It will also insure that Imperial Beach will continue to operate and function as a
MINUTES -10- November 14, 1989
southbay community and will also provide a significant continuing source of income to provide facilities and
programs. The other cities have a similar resolution before them and he would urge the Council to adopt.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that the Council had worked hard to secure a revenue base for the City
but was concerned about the possible downside of the proposal. She felt that the resolution was very
generic and questioned who would determine the funding formula. She further questioned the ability of
the Port District to fund other projects ff the sharing of revenues occurred. She wanted it clearly understood
that money would be there to draw upon if needed.
Mayor Cox stated that he had been a strong defender of the Port District and was emphatic that this effort
goes forward due to the support of the five cities. He stated that it would have to be clear that there were
no hidden agendas to amend the Port District. He noted that the City could oppose the legislation once it
was drafted. He stated that several legislators would seek the input of the cities and if approved by the Port
District would sit down and put together a proposal to include with the bill. He expressed his concern over
the need for a safety net for the Port District which would allow for the flexibility to fund major items as
well as a safety net for the cities which would allow them to budget a base amount. He stated that there
were still issues that would have to be resolved.
City Manager Goss stated that the major concern was regarding monies received from tide lands and whether
they could be spent on non tide lands projects. He also stated that all five cities will have to agree on the
formula and that it would not be an easy issue.
Councilman Moore stated that there were two points of view: 1) was the changing of a working system,
and 2) that properties originally in the cities are still in the boundaries. There would need to be checks and
balances on shared funds. He also questioned basic fee versus percentage and the need to protect the Port
District. He expressed his concern over the ability of the Port District to fund major projects if the sharing
of revenues is implemented. He suggested that the proposal include the ability to relinquish the city
percentage until the project is complete and then reinstate the percentage to the city.
Councilwoman MeCandliss stated that she did not want to be misinterpreted regarding opposition of
bringing in revenues to the City. She stated that she supported the concept but wanted assurances that as
the project develops the checks and balances are in place. She stated that she wants to clearly understand
who decides on the formula and expressed concern that the Citys fate would be in someone elses hands.
She also stated that she would like this item brought back for further review and discussion.
City Manager Goss stated that he has discussed the proposal with the other cities and with the Port District
and that there would be a lot of give and take ahead. The proposal is only conceptual at this time and there
are many issues to be discussed. He felt that the City should be held harmless and that conditions for
emergencies would have to be worked out. He informed the Council that the City's legislative consultant
will monitor the project.
RF_BOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived, passed and approved
unanimously. (Councilman Malcolm absent.)
25b. Mayor Cox stated that the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood Control Project was completed. The
project was approximately $10 million and a dedication would be held on Thursday, November 30, 1989
at 11:00 p.m. on the SDG&E property that had been dedicated to the City for this project.
25c. Mayor Cox stated that the Baldwin Company had agreed to donate 400 acres of their land for the
possible site of a University of California campus in Chula Vista. He stated that Mr. Tony Trujillo was
chairman of a citizens group being formed to promote the Chula Vista site. Mayor Cox informed the
audience that if they would like to be involved in this group, they should contact the City Manager's Office
or the Mayor's Office.
IVIINLrI~S -11- November 14, 1989
25d. Mayor Cox informed the audience that the Christmas Parade would start at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday,
December 3, 1989 with the tree lighting held at 3:30 p.m. There will be no snow this year due to legal
liability and noted that funds that were set aside for the snow will be donated to the Red Cross for
earthquake relief in San Francisco.
25e. City Manager Evaluation - Saturday, November 18, 1989 at 8:00 a.m.
25f. Mayor Cox stated that the ratification of appointments would be carried over to the Council Meeting
on November 21, 1989.
25g. Mayor Cox reminded the Council of the softball tournament that will be held on November 19, 1989.
(Councilman Malcolm arrived at 8:15 p.m.)
26. COL1NCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman McCandliss:
26a. Questioned as to when the traffic report would be given to Council for review and stated that she had
hoped to have this information before the growth management meetings. She stated that this should be
reviewed on an annual basis.
Councilman Malcolm:
26b. Stated that upon initial review of the proposed revenue sharing program from the Port District that
he felt is was a great idea. He stated that after review, he could not support giving any of the Port Districts
revenues away without further information. He stated that the Port District should use excess revenues to
clean up the bays (Southbay and San Diego Bay) and that he felt it was inappropriate to pass the resolution
at this time. He further stated that the bays and water should be number one priority.
Mayor Cox agreed that the bays and the water were a high priority and stated that he was not suggesting
that the cities jeopardize the legal and moral obligation of the Port District to assist in cleanup. He noted
that the Mayor's were in support and were now wring to get statements of interest for the concept.
Councilman Malcolm stated that everyone would like more money and extra programs but that the bay
cleanup should be first. He also noted that the Port District has not completed a trolley line from the
convention center to the airport or widened Harbor Drive to the airport. He encouraged Mayor Cox to see
that Chula Vista projects were funded first and then water and transportation projects.
Councilman Moore:
26c. Commented on the sand and gravel operation east of Otay Lakes and the size and number of vehicles
accessing the facility. He questioned the number of trips per day and the route through Chula Vista and felt
these should be monitored regarding the affect on transportation in the City.
City Manager Goss stated that there was no new information available but that the number of trucks was
not as great as anticipated. He stated that staff would submit a report to Council that would include:
number of trips, routes, streets impacted, and adverse comments.
MINUTES -12- November 14, 1989
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned to Closed Session at 8:34 p.m. to discuss:
Acquisition of the following properties: 4555 OtayValley Koad (Shell Oil Co., owner); 4501
Otay Valley Koad (Roderick & Patricia Davies, owners); Parcel 624-06027 on Otay Valley
Koad (Vincent & Margaret Davies, owners); 4705 Otay Valley Road (Jimmie & Judi
Shinohara, owners); Parcel 644-040-40 (Walker Scott Properties/South Bay, owner); East
H Street - Paseo Del Rey and Tierra Del Key; and
Personnel matters.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:40 p.m. to the special meeting of Saturday, November 18, 1989 at 8:00 a.m. to be
held at the 'J' Street Marina and the regular meeting of Tuesday, November 21, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk
Vicki Soderquist, Deputy C]~Clerk