HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/02/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
TuesdaJ~, 7:00 p.m. February 7, 1984
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Malcolm,
~ Moore, McCandliss
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PPJ~YER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment
of silent prier.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF JANUARY 24, AND 26, 1984
MSUC {McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY {None)
-. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Marla Marshall
10276 Princess Sarit Way
Santee, CA 92071
A claim was filed against the City by Marla Marshall in the amount of
$25,000. The claimant alleged her vehicle was struck from behind by a
Sweetwater Authority truck and as a result sustained extensive damage to her
vehicle, expenses for medical treatment and lost time from work. It is
recommended by Carl Warren and Company and the Risk Management staff this
claim be rejected.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to reject the claim.
b. REQUEST TO PLACE MOBILE BLOOD BANK AT CIVIC CENTER PLAZA ON
MARCH 31, 1984 (Girls Club of Chula Vista)
The Girls Club of Chula Vista requested permission for use of the old Council
Chamber for a City blood drive on Saturday, March 31, 1984 from 9 a.m. to
2p.m.
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this item to staff for coordination.
Councilwoman McCandliss abstained from voting as she is a member of the Board
of Directors.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - February 7, 1984
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR (5-11)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by
the Council and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed
below. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless good
cause is shown prior to the time the Council votes on the motion to
adopt.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to remove Item No. 9 from the Consent Calendar.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the Consent Calendar with Item No. 9 to be
omitted.
5. RESOLUTION 11522 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN
METERED UTILITY COSTS INCURRED FROM THE OPERATION OF
THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING STRUCTURE (Community
Development Director)
In the lease agreement between the City and Imperial Municipal Services Group
the City as lessee of the Parking Structure is responsible for costs relative
to metered utilities consumed due to the Parking Structure's operation. The
Redevelopmerit Agency agreed to be responsible for metered water, sewer, gas
and electric costs incurred from the structures operation for a specified
number of years. Approximately $18,000 in the Redevelopment Agency account is
available to reimburse the City.
6a. RESOLUTION 11523 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1984 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS
(Community Development Director)
b. RESOLUTION 11524 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1984 TAX ALLOCATION NOTES
Bond Counsel will attempt to validate in Superior Court the Agency's ability
to sell up to $25 million principal amount of tax allocation bonds/notes for
the Bayfront Town Centre Project. The actual amount of bonds and notes to be
sold will be the subject of Agency deliberation at a later date, after
Superior Court review and concurrence. The amount requested in the petition
to the court will allow the Agency the flexibility to determine its cash needs
now and several years into the future. The Redevelopmerit Agency will bear the
cost of issuance of any tax allocation bonds/notes and legal proceedings.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - February 7, 1984
7. RESOLUTION 11525 REMISING, RELEASING AND QUITCLAIMING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY TO McMILLAN/TERRA NOVA (City
Attorney)
On November 22, 1983, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11472 accepting
the offer of the developer, Financial Scene, Inc., to sell two City-owned lots
for $35,000 each in the Hidden Vista/Terra Nova Subdivision. The City
Attorney recommends adopting the resolution and directing the Mayor to give
said deed to McMillan/Terra Nova upon receipt of cashier's check for $70,000.
8, RESOLUTION 11526 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND PIERI DEBBAS ENTERPRISES FOR A PARKING AGREEMENT
FOR A COMMERCIAL OFFICE COMPLEX LOCATED AT 666 THIRD
AVENUE (Director of Planning)
Pieri-Debbas Emterprises is requesting use of a contiguous parcel for parking
in order to satisfy the off-street parking requirements of the Municipal Code
for a commercial office complex located at 666 Third Avenue in the C-O zone.
lOa. RESOLUTION 11527 REQUESTING MAXIMUM FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING
OF THE SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (City
Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION 11528 REQUESTING MAXIMUM FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING
OF THE TELEGRAPH CANYON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM
Congress is currently involved in consideration of the Federal budget for
Fiscal Year 1985. The City wishes to reiterate its support of both the
Sweetwater River Flood Control Project and the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood
Control Project.
lla. RESOLUTION 11529 APPROVING AGREE)lENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND DR. WALTER M. SHAW AND MARIA ANjOS NORTE SHAW TO
NOT PROTEST THE FORMATION OF A REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT
FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITING THEIR PROPERTY
(City Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION 11530 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENTS FROM MARY KAYE, JAMES
DAGLAS, DEBBIE DAGLAS, JAMES WALTERS, DEMETRIUS
GATSIS, GLORIA AISPURO ARISTEGUI, LIEF GENE PEDERSEN,
LYNDA M. PEDERSEN, WALTER M. SHAW AND MARIA ANJOS
NORTE SHAW, FOR SEWER PURPOSES
On June 24, 1983, Dr. and Mrs. Shaw executed an agreement to not oppose the
formation of a sewer reimbursement district. In addition, the Shaws and three
other property owners have executed the required documents to grant a sewer
easement to the City.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the texts were waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
End of Consent Calendar
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - February 7, 1984
9. RESOLUTION 11531 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RESURFACING
OF EUCALYPTUS PARK AND SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE TENNIS
COURTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ICity
Engineer/Director of Parks and Recreation)
On January ll, 1984, the City Engineer received the bids. The work to be done
consists of resurfaci ng the tennis courts. It is recommended Council:
(1) Authorize the expenditure of $9,800 from Account No. 600-6000-PD26-Tennis
Court Renovation.
(2) Accept bids and award contract to Tennis and Track Builders, USA - San
Jose, in the amount of $7,800, low bidders.
In answer to Council's questions, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister
explained that at the time of bid submittals the City was unfamiliar with the
material to be used for resurfacin9. The material offered for resurfacing is
a latex type product and a two year guarantee is required in the bidding
process and the material meets specification requirements. The low bidder is
new in the South Bay area and is trying to get his business established - this
is the first job he has bid in this area.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
12a. RESOLUTION 11532 AMENDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND SOUTH BAY MEALS ON WHEELS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND TPJ~NSFERRING AN
ADDITIONAL $792 TO THE MEALS ON WHEELS BLOCK GRANT
PROJECT (Community Development Director)
b. RESOLUTION 11533 APPROVING AN AGREE)lENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND TRANSFERRING
$6,500
C. RESOLUTION 11534 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND HALLELUJAH CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND TRANSFERRING
$17,208
On January 24, 1984, the City Council approved the use of surplus Block Grant
monies to fund South Bay Meals-on-Wheels, Kinesis South, and Hallelujah
Corporation. Agreements must be approved and funds transferred before these
organizations can begin their programs and purchase needed equipment. The
total cost of the three programs, $24,500, solely involves Block Grant funds.
No General Funds will be involved.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - February 7, 1984
13. RESOLUTION 11535 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS NO. l, 2, 3, 4, 6 AND 7 FOR
THE PARKWAY GYM AND POOL RENOVATION (Director of
Building and Housing)
On November 22, 1983, the City Council awarded a contract to O'Neill and Perry
Construction Company in the amount of $295,804 to renovate the Parkway gym and
swimming pool. Now that the demolition work is completed, there are several
chan9es that are determined necessary to provide a sound and well-functioning
structure. The Director of Building and Housin9 recommends Council approve
the Change Orders in the amount of $29,825. The contingency amount of $29,580
and the $3,075 credit is available to cover the costs of the Change Orders.
Council discussion involved amount of work already completed; needed changes
should have been observed earlier and problems were not discovered until work
had be9un.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTIONl1536 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, AND
53 FOR THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING STRUCTURE (Director of
Building and Housing)
On December 21, 1982, the Redevelopment Agency awarded a contract to
C.E. Wylie Construction Company in the amount of $2,468,000 to construct the
Town Centre Parking Structure. Work began in April 1983. As a result of the
bond issue to underwrite the construction, the City Council took over the
responsibility to oversee the parking structure construction and subsequent
use. Now the structure is estimated at 96% complete and there are several
changes that are determined necessary to the ul timate goal of a
well-structured facility. The Building and Housing Director recommends
Council approve the Change Orders in the amount of $21,185. A contingency
amount of $125,000 was set aside from the parking structure bond proceeds for
the express purpose of funding change orders. The amount of these change
orders including the current requested is $113,951, leaving a balance of
$11,049 unexpended.
Council discussion ensued regarding parking structure striping; location of
service area; location of ballards; proposed traffic circulation.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION 11537 FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE TO
THE TRANSFER OF METRO SEWER CAPACITY TO OTAY WATER
DISTRICT (City Engineer)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6 - February 7, 1984
Acting on the recommendation in an engineering staff report, City Council in
1979 authorized the City Engineer to negotiate the sale of up to 5 million
gallons per day (MGD) in Metro Sewer System capacity rights. Otay Water
District desires to purchase 1.2 MGD of such rights. An Initial Study and
proposed Negative Declaration have been processed relative to the subject
action. The recommendation is that Council find the transfer/sale of capacity
rights that will have no significant environmental impact and adopt Negative
Declaration IS-84-12.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION 11538 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1911 BLOCK
ACT PHASE XVI STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (City Engineer)
On January 11, 1983, the City Engineer received the sealed bids for the work
which consists of constructing various public improvements adjacent to six
separate parcels in the City. It involves removal and disposal of existing
improvements, excavation and grading, asphalt concrete pavement, base, curb
and gutter, sidewal k, sidewalk ramp, driveways, traffic control and other
miscellaneous work.
The City Engineer recommends Council:
(1) Appropriate $24,015.90 from the unappropriated balance in Gas Tax Fund
and transfer to Account 250-2501-GT167 1911 Block Act (Various
Locations).
(2) Authorize the expenditure of $61,000 from Account 250-2501-GT167 1911
Block Act (Various Locations).
(3) Accept bids and award contract to T.B. Penick and Sons, Inc., - San
Diego, in the amount of $44,621.00
Inadequate funds have been budgeted for the actual work that will be
performed. The following is a summary of funding necessary to construct this
project.
Funds Available in Account 250-2501-GT167 - 1911 Block
Act (Various Locations) $36,984.10
Funds Required for Construction:
a. Contract Amount $44,621.00
b. Contingencies (10% approx.) 4,379.00
c. Engineering and Inspection Costs 12,000.00
d. Total Funds Required for Construction 61,000.00
Funds Required to be Appropriated from the Unappropriated
Reserve of Gas Tax Funds $24,015.90
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7 - February 7, 1984
17. RESOLUTION 11539 GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES
TO CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED - COMMERCIAL FOR
THE BENEFIT OF LOT NO. 6 OF MAP NO. lOl05 (Community
Development Director)
In 1982, the Town Centre Focus Area subdivision map was approved by the City
Council. One of the several requirements stipulated by the map was that a
34-foot easement for access and utility purposes be granted to the subsequent
owner of Lot No. 6.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Mayor Cox recessed the Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. in order to view a Channel
lO editorial by Clayton Brace on land use plan for the Bayfront. A1 so viewed
was Family Feud on KCST-TV in which Councilman Malcolm and his family
participated and presented Richard Dawson with a Key to the City of Chul a
Vista.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
This item was continued from the meeting of January 24, 1984.
18. REPORT FINAL REPORT OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Community Development Director)
The Steering Committee of the Business and Industry Development Commission
(BIDC) was established by the City Council in the Fall of 1982 to consider the
feasibility of establishing a commission to stimulate the growth of business
and industry in the City. The Steering Committee has met over the past year,
reviewed economic development data and resources of the City, and considered
alternatives for the development of a permanent organizational structure to
carry out economic development planning and marketing activities. Their
conclusions and recommendations are presented in their final report to the
Council. The Community Development Director recommends the Council approve
the final report "in concept" and direct staff to develop an implementation
plan based upon the recommendations of the BIDC.
Community Development Director Desrochers stated Joe Davis (BIDC) and Niek
Slijk, ex-officio member, representing the Chamber of Commerce, were available
for questioning if needed and reported the Chamber Board of Directors has
approved the packet submitted.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to accept the report and direct a letter over the Mayor's
signature thanking each individual member for the fine job.
Mr. Davis (BIDC) commented the City of Chula Vista has enormous resources
available that are being under-utilized at this point. The City and residents
could take advantage of that for the benefit of all. The present government
can work in tandem with the citizen's of Chula Vista to make that happen.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 8 - February 7, 1984
Council discussion ensued regarding continued funding for the rest of the year
and for next year - there i s no funding between February and July at this time
unless budgeted for; there is money left over from the slide show; there is
funding to continue promotional efforts plus a portion of salary for the
Public Information Coordinator (PIC); there is no funding for a consultant
(Nuffer/Smith) contract but the City would continue on an in-house program of
the last several months with outside services for special projects only;
funding is available for continuation of promotional items this fiscal year;
suggestion of producing in-house slide and tape show similar to the bayfront;
staff is already working on that with funding from the BIDC and City budget;
request for cost estimate to come back to Council before the City goes forth
to do this; staff trying to keep the cost low and do as much in-house as
possible.
19. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss requested a Closed Session at the end of the meeting
for personnel purposes.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) for Closed Session at the end of the meeting for personnel
matters.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARIMENT HEADS
20. REPORT AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS' REQUEST TO STAGE BICYCLE TOUR
THROUGH CHULA VISTA (Director of Parks and Recreation)
The American Youth Hostels is conducting its Fifth Annual Grand Bicycle Tour
of Five Cities on Sunday, February 26, 1984. Since the tour passes through
the City, Council approval is requested.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report.
21. REPORT COUNT¥'S OFFER TO TRANSFER FOUR COUNTY-OWNED PARCELS
OF LAND TO THE CITY INCLUDING PROVENCE PARK (Director
of Parks and Recreation)
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister stated that over the past six years,
the City and San Diego County have negotiated jointly to develop a
sports/ballfiel d complex on the 15-acre parcel of County-owned 1 and near
Bonita Road and Willow Street. Following failure to reach accord on ongoing
maintenance costs, the County offered to grant Fee Title to the 22-acre, fully
developed Proverice Park which abuts the west side of Rohr Rark for the purpose
of a ballfield complex. Council chose not to accept because no clear cut
advantage to the City could be shown.
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into negotiations with the County Chief Administrative
Officer to explore the deeding of the four parcels of land to the City for
$1.OO and other considerations. A report will be brought back in connection
with the 1984-85 budget to evaluate whether this extra General Fund commitment
for park maintenance can be supported in light of the City's financial needs
and other requests for limited funds.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 9 February 7, 1984
FISCAL IMPACT: $1.00 monetary consideration to the County for acquisition of
all property; $62,941 additional funds annually to maintain Provence Park. If
parking fees of $.50 per day per vehicle were continued at Provence Park,
approximately $12,000 per year would be realized. Implementing identical fees
at Rohr Park would produce an estimated $15,000 per year.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and staff recommendation to negotiate
terms.
22. REPORT 1984 SUMMER FOCUS EDUCATION/RECREATION PROGRAM
(Director of Parks and Recreation)
The City of Chula Vista, the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and the
Sweetwater Union High School District, under the auspices of the FOCUS
Committee, have jointly conduoted a summer school/recreation program for the
past five summers. A similar program is planned for the summer of 1984. The
recommendation is that Council approve the City's participation in the FOCUS
summer school recreation program.
Full cost recovery rates are included in the registration fee for all of the
education/recreation programs. The City will be reimbursed for all staff's
direct cost. In addition, the cost of first dollar liability insurance has
been included in this year's fees.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report.
23. REPORT REQUIREMENT FOR EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE ON CITY OWNED
RESTAURANT FACILITY - JIMMY'S ON-THE-GREEN (Assistant
City Mana9er)
The City Council approved the lease agreement with Jimntv's Family of Fine
Restaurants on December 22, 1981. The agreement requires Lessee to maintain
liability, business interruption, workers compensation, fire and earthquake
insurance coverages during the term of the lease agreement. Lessees have
furnished evidence of insurance coverage as required except for earthquake
coverage, which has not been provided by Lessee primarily due to the cost of
such coverage. Lessees have requested that Section 18(c) of the lease
agreement be amended to delete the requirement of earthquake insurance. The
recommendation is for staff to prepare the amendment to the lease agreement
deleting the requirement for earthquake protection.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report and allowing them to get earthquake
i'nsurance coverage through the JPA.
24. REPORT EVALUATING CURRENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN RESPONDING
TO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENTS (Director of Public
Safety)
During the Council Conference of September 29, 1983, the subject of hazardous
waste was discussed. During this meeting a number of issues were raised and,
as a result, staff has submitted a detailed report in response to these
concerns.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to accept the report.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - lO - February 7, 1984
Council discussion involved the cost of hazardous response time operating out
of BKK facilities; advantage of"operating from the "F" Street Fire Station;
concern regarding having drills initiated shortly; advantage of having more
than one facility throughout the County; advantage of having trained people
with a 1 ot of experience; BKK's response to City's needs - a good gesture on
their part; discussion of protective throw-away clothing being more economical
to discard after two or three wearings; variations on types of suits
available; BKK's availability response.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) for a letter to be sent from the City in support of
vehicle for BKK facility.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to see if there are funds available in this
year's budget and if not to come back with a resolution appropriating same.
25. REPORT TEXACO SIGN, 1-805 AND BONITA ROAD (Director of
Planning}
At its meeting of December 6, 1983, the City Council inquired as to the status
of the Texaco price sign at Bonita Road and 1-805. The Director of Planning
submitted a report recommending staff be directed to process the Texaco sign
permit in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code and the
approved precise plan.
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the report. Councilman Scott voted "no".
Council discussion ensued regarding "P" sign zone restrictions; status of
current appellate law.
26. REPORT FREEWAY "LOGO" SIGNING (Director of Planning)
On December 6, 1983, the City Council requested information on the State of
California freeway logo sign program. The Director of Planning submitted a
detailed report discussing SB 1780 adopted in 1978, by the State Legislature
directing the Department of Transportation to conduct an experimental logo
signing program along freeway routes and report the findings of such program
by July 1980. He is recommending a letter be sent to the area's State
legislator urging an expansion of the present State logo sign program.
MS (Cox/Scott) to accept the report.
Council discussion ensued regarding sending a package with the letter
indicating City's desire to pilot the program, enlisting support of other
cities in the County; include Congressional delegates; billboard companies
picking up contributions from the State; appropriations of bringing this item
before the League of Cities.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ll - February 7, 1984
SUBSITUTUTE MOTION
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) a letter and package of information to be prepared
and sent to the City's State Legislator; a letter to each city in San Diego
County; brought up as a topic of Executive Committee of the League of Ci ties;
a letter to the City's Congressional delegates.
27. REPORT PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES (City Attorney)
On January 24, 1984, the City Council requested information on the legal
consequences arising from the printing of The Chula Vista Star News outside
the City of Chula Vista. The City Attorney has responded noting that the
Chula Vista Star News complies with the requirements of Government Code
Section 6008; therefore, it is a newspaper of general circulation published in
the City of Chula Vista and is the only newspaper which meets the requirement
of Section 313 of the City of Chula Vista Charter.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to note and file the report.
Council discussion ensued regarding revision of Charter unneccessary;
discussion of rate differences in each paper; concern of getting best
circulation for money expended.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
28. REPORT PRESERVATION OF GREG ROGERS HOUSE (Assistant City
Manager)
City Manager Goss stated that staff has submitted a response to Council's
direction of January 26, 1984 to:
{1) Direct a letter to the Elementary School District asking if they would
consider providing a temporary storage area for the Greg Rogers House on
Feaster School site.
(2) Report to the City Council on February 7, 1984 on the availability of
Block Grant funds for moving and restoration of the home.
(3) Provide a schedule for moving the home and processing the necessary
environmental documents.
The recommendation is subject to Council's determination and providing a
favorable response is received from the Elementary School District on
providing a temporary storage site, direct staff to:
{1) Proceed with necessary action to satisfy all environmental requirements;
(2) Return to Council on February 14, 1984 with resolutions waiving formal
bid requirements and appropriating necessary Block Grant funds.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 12 - February 7, 1984
Mayor Cox stated the recommendation from Dr. Servetter of the School District
refers to the staff report on February 21. The Feaster site, because of
inadequate size, would not be a suitable site for the Greg Ro9ers House. The
Vista school site could be a temporary site for storage and indicated possibly
using this as a permanant base may be feasible.
Council discussion ensued regarding difficulty of supporting this project
because of cost for restoration; possibility of moving the house to Del Rey
school and using it as a class project; having a tenant live in the upper
portion with combined watch-guard custodial service; coordinate non-profit
entities to use it to offset maintenance costs; possibility of donations being
provided; alternatives of the City.
Speaking in favor the the request:
Marie Lia, 655 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, representing California
Preservation; Mary Joralman, lll6 Fifth Street, Coronado 92118 representing
Save Our Heritage Organization; Bruce F. Herms, 1175 Hilltop Drive, Chula
Vista 92101, challenged Council on potential for historic site; John Rojas,
1169 Second Avenue, Chula Vista, 92011, Chula Vista Historical Society,
concerned with preserving history and herita9e of the area. Harry Griffin,
692 East "j" Street, Chula Vista, 92010, Chairman Resource Conservation
Commission, urged plans for preservation of the house.
Shauna Stokes of the Redevelopment Agency returned from the School District
meeting reporting the School District felt the request was inappropriate prior
to the City investigating using its own land. Feaster site is too small but
they are willing to continue dialogue with the City on this issue.
Council discussion continued regarding concern of inappropriate expense to
citizens and restoration being cost prohibitive; moving more than once an
unnecessary expenditure; challenge staff to look around the City for land to
move the house onto; value of historic preservation; could be used for
community center and an asset to neighborhood; house could be renovated unless
there is a structural problem; structure in good shape for a house its age;
use as a museum in Chula Vista; this use could support moving and restoration;
possiblity of moving house to Eucalyptus park; concern with liability;
proposal to fence area; possibility of hold harmless agreement with the City
and school district; i f 1 ocated on City property City would be property
owners.
Mayor Cox stated the foliowin9 information needs to be considered:
environmental review; bids prepared regarding cost of movin9 the building;
findin9 temporary site to locate building; look for permanent location and
cost of renovation; look to High School District for site; is there some
inherent value in sayin9 one of the few old time homes ]eft in Chula Vista;
the City hasn't done anything in regard to historical restoration; a
commitment needs to be made i f the City wants to do this.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 13 - February 7, 1984
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept staff recommendations with the following
changes: (1) direct staff to look for potential sites under City ownership;
(2) direct staff to get back together with staff of elementary school district
to pursue a potential school location site; (3) come back to Council meeting
of February 21 with hard dollar cost to move the building on temporary basis
or permanent basis.
Mayor Cox suggested perhaps the owner, Mr. Zogob, would hold off the
demolition of the building until this could be resolved.
29. REPORT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCY (Director of
Personnel)
The Civil Service Commission is made up of five members; two appointed by the
City Council, two appointed from a list supplied through an employee election
process, and one selected by the City Council, based on a list provided by the
the other four Commissioners. The Civil Service Commission has recently
completed the interview process and, in accordance with Section 609 of the
Chula Vista City Charter, has submitted a list of three names from which the
new Commissioner should be selected.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to set up interviews for the three applicants nominated
for the Civil Service Commission vacancy.
30. REPORT ODAWARA VISITATION GIFT SUGGESTION (International
Friendship Commission)
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report.
31. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMITTEE IMayor Cox)
The proposed composition, scope of responsibilities and objectives of the Task
Force on Environmental Concerns is submitted for City Council approval.
County representatives from the Air Pollution Control District and Solid Waste
Management and general business representatives are being contacted to fill
the three (3) vacant voting member positions. County Department of Public
Health and CAO representatives are also being contacted to fill the two (2)
remaining ex-officio member positions. These names will be presented to the
Council for approval upon acceptance of applications.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss to accept the report and make the appointments with
additional names including committee title change ITask Force on Environmental
Concerns).
b. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the applicants Peggy Donovan and William D.
Edwards to be appointed to the Resource Conservation Commission.
c. Mayor Cox stated he met with the Fish and Game Board representative to
find out if there was any further acreage for the least tern.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to countinue on with the present plan as presented.
!- CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 14 - February 7, 1984
i 32. COUNCIL COMMENTS
~ a. Councilman Malcolm discussed the problem of truck traffic on J Street and
Third Avenue. Mr. Barajas, a resident of that street, spoke to Council
~ regarding the problems involved.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer this item to staff for study.
b. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the department correspondence from
Chief Winters to Council for fee change approved on Hartson's ambulance
for medicare.
c. Councilwoman McCandliss commented on the building being constructed at
Third Avenue and "H" Street. This is at the foundation stage and the
fence is coming down and is a nuisance to people in that area and she
suggested staff have it fixed.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:30 p.m. to the scheduled Redevelopmerit Agency meeting
following the Council meeting to Closed Session of the City Council adjourning
at 10:20 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for February 14, 1984 at 7 p.m.
JENNIE M. FUL~Z, CMC
City Clerk
PATRICIA A. GUAJ~DACOSTA
Deputy City C1 erk
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