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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/04/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, April 17, 1984 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Malcolm, Moore Councilmember absent: Councilmember McCandliss Staff present: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney Gill, Assistant City Manager Asmus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of March 22, April 3 and 10, 1984 MSUC (Moore/Scott) to approve the minutes. Mayor Cox abstained from voting on the April 3 minutes because he wa~ absent from that meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY PROCL/V4ATION PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1984 AS "GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS DAY" The Proclamation ~as presented to Mrs. Harriet Acton, President, Southern District 26 of the California Federation of Women's Clubs by Mayor pro Tempore Moore. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. SUPPORT FOR CITY SIGNS OR MARKERS TO BE INSTALLED AT ENTRANCES TO THE CITY - CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Beautification Committee of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce affirmed its support for City signs or markers to be installed at entrances to the City and suggested they be of a "welcoming" nature with a colorful landscaping surrounding. City Manager Goss recommended in his transmittal letter to refer this matter to staff in order that a letter indicating the status of this project can be forwarded to the Chamber. Entrance signs will be considered during the 1984-85 budget session for funding. Also, staff committee is working on the issue of sign locations, and Council Committee is working on the issue of a revised City seal or logo, which could be incorporated in such a sign. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to refer this item to staff and send a letter with staff recommendations.and status to the Chamber of Commerce. City Council Meeting ~ -2- April 17, 1984 PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR DORA LANE AND A PORTION OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE NORTH OF OPJ~NGE AVENUE - CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Continued from the meeting of February 28, 1984) (Director of Planning) This being the time and place, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl explained that this was a continuation of a request by Chula Vista Community Hospital to rename a portion of Brand3~vine Avenue between Telegraph Canyon Road and Orange Avenue to Medical Center Drive. This item was continued to allow alternatives to be considered. The applicant wants the street name change to increase the public's awareness of the health care facilities and to direct them to the site. The staff has been opposed based on the ultimate extension of Brandywine as a continuous collector street. On March 5, staff met with Mr. Robert Hanson to explore alternative solutions. Mr. Krempl reported it did not appear at this time there is any one option supported by staff, neighbors and the applicant. He then showed slides depicting the Brandywine overhead sign, traffic signal and existing hospital sign. The alternates staff felt were viable would be to change the overhead sign on Telegraph Canyon Road in both directions to provide identification for the medical center complex and to add a lower portion to the sign for Brandywine with a blue "Medical Center Drive" sign providing identification for the medical facilities. Mr. Krempl reiterated staff objections are based on the ultimate extension of the street and confusion occurring at the time of street extension. The City has no updated information as to when that will occur. Discussion ensued regarding angling the sign; overhead lighting directly above the sign; illuminating the sign adequately; engineering problems involved with internal illumination of sign of Brandywine; possibility of a joint-name signage; changing the name only up to Dora Lane; placing a monument sign on the east side of the street {similar to that of the Bayfront) etched in wood and lighted noting the Medical Center. Councilman Moore supported the name change commenting that even though this is a business in a residential community special consideration should be given this type of facility because of its service to the community. He added that approximately 20% of the streets in Chula Vista do not have continuity. Barbara Pichardo, 1481 Brandywine, Chula Vista resident spoke on behalf of the four residents residing on Brandywine - they elect to accept Alternate 3 as a possible solution to this problem but will also accept Alternate 2 which is the hospital's choice. City Council Meeting -3- April 17, 1984 Robert Hansen, Executive Director of Community Hospital of Chula Vista, 751 Dora Lane, Chula Vista spoke in support of the street name change noting the hospital did not request name change be from Telegraph Canyon Road to Orange Avenue. The original request was from Telegraph Canyon to the intersection of Dora Lane to be changed to Medical Center Court. In answer to Councilman Scott's questions, Mr. Hanson responded the name change would increase the awareness of activities going on at this site such as acute care, psychiatric hospital, convalescent hospital and another medical office building opening this summer. The direction to these facilities would be enhanced as there is no visibility of the hospital at the top of the hill. Richard Dare, 1497 Brandywine Avenue, Chula Vista stated the date for County extension of the road has not been set and felt if the name change occurred, all emergencies would have to come through Brandywine creating confusion. There bein no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared c~osed. MSC (Cox/Moore) for A1 ternate No. 2: "to realign the future street, offset it at Palomar Street and rename that portion north of Palomar to Medical Center Drive and the portion south of Palomar to be retained as Brandywine Avenue". The motion passed with Councilman Scott voting "no". He remarked his opposition was based on the hospital showing no definite need for the name change and further, it would eventually create future traffic problems. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Cliff Roland, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, Chula Vista requested the City Council write a letter to appropiate legislators opposing AB 3808 ( rent control 1 egislation). Mr. Roland indicated time was of the essense since the Legislature is on recess and the Bill is coming on the Assembly floor shortly. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to continue this item to the Council meeting, foll owing ~edevelopment Agency meeting April 19, for a report at that time. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6-9) Councilman Malcolm asked to have No. 9 taken off the Consent Calendar. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar with Item No. 9 deleted. City Council Meeting -4- April 17, 1984 6. RESOLUTION 11594 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - RESURFACING EUCALYPTUS PARK AND SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE TENNIS COURTS (City Engineer/Director of Parks & Recreation} Tennis and Track Builders USA have completed resurfacing the tennis courts Eucalyptus Park and Southwestern College. This work ~as completed on March 23, 1984. A final inspection was made by Engineering personnel and by Parks and Recreation Department. All work has been performed in accordance with the plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Director of Parks and Recreation. The total project cost was $8,601.40. 7. RESOLUTION 11595 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE EIGHT POLICE SPECIAL VEHICLES (Director of Public Safety/Purchasing Agent) The current budget provides for the purchase of eight police patrol vehicles. The City is able to obtain said vehicles from the State of California on their Bid No. F29-002417 via a cooperative purchasing arrangement. The low bid this year is on the 1984 Ford Crown Victoria "S" Model Sedan at $10,102.48 per vehicle net cost plus sales tax and 1.2% State service charge. The vehicle includes a ~o-year, 85,000 mile power train warranty with no deductible. The total purchase price for the eight vehicle is $82,638.87 or $10,329.86 per vehicle. 8 ORDINANCE 2065 AMENDING SECTION 5.02.120 OF CHAPTER 5.02 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION {Acting Director of Finance) In order to take advantage of quantity discounts, a three year supply of business license forms are ordered. The current requirement is to have a facsimile signature of the Director of Finance on the form. Any change in the position requires new forms. The change permits the use of the form regardless of personnel changes. The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of April 10, 1984. End of Consent Calendar. 9a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENTS FOR STREET PURPOSES AND FOR TREE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES (Commercial Development: gray Lakes Road and "H" Street) (City Engineer) (Continued from meeting of 4/10/84) b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM P. LEE RELATIVE TO HOLDING THE. CITY HARMLESS, PAYMENT OF FEES AND UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM P. LEE RELATIVE TO LUMP SUM PAYMENTS OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE PUMP STATION THE DEVELOPMENT IS USING AND A REPAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION COST OF SAID PUMP STATION City Council Meeting. -5- April 17, 1984 Council man Malcolm questioned the cost of construction and what type of improvements will. be going into the first phase. City Engineer Lippitt stated a gas station on the corner will be in the first development as well as a restaurant and commercial stores but did not have the cost figures at this time. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to bring this item back ~ith as much information as possible to be obtained and a request for the developer be present. RESOLUTION, FIRST READING 10. RESOLUTION 11596 APPROVING AGREEI4ENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PROVIDE SENIOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO THE SOUTH BAY AREA DURING FISCAL YEAR 1984-85 (Director of Parks and Recreation) The City of Chula Vista has been operating the South Bay Senior Information and Referral Center for the past six years. Partial funding for the Center is provided by a grant from the County Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The AAA is pleased with the services provided by the Center and has proposed the Agreement to operate the Center be extended for another year beginning July 1, 1984. The estimated budget is $52,460. Triple "A" has approved a grant of $27,937 to help operate the Center. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. ll. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT STREET SWEEPING (Principal Administrative Analyst) At its December 13, 1983 meeting the City Council accepted a report regarding contract street sweeping and requested staff to prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP) for contract street sweeping for the City. Highlights of the Draft RFP are: contract term; experience requirements for contractor; equipment; insurance; contract alternatives. Mr. Goss stated it is staff's intent to receive proposals and return to Council at budget with a report and recommendations regarding contract street sweeping versus a continuation/expansion of the in-house sweeping program. MSC {Malcolm/Cox) to accept the report. Councilman Scott abstained from voting due to a possible conflict of interest. b. City Manager Goss discussed a request from the Environmental Task Force regarding Members being able to select a non-voting alternate in case of the Member's absence. MSUC (Scott/Moore) for individual members of the Environmental Task Force Committee to be permitted to select a non-voting alternate in their absenoe with Council ratification of the appointment. City Council ~eting -6- April 17, 1984 c. Assistant City Manager Asmus reported the base and pedestal of the commemorative plaque will be in by May 12. (Sister City plaque at Civic Center ). REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARII4ENT HEADS 12. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT 1984 INTERNATIONAL U.S.A.-MEXICO SPRING FESTIVAL MAP~ATHON (Director of Parks & Recreation) The Foundation of Optimal Health and Longevity requested permission to conduct a marathon on Sunday, May 6, 1984, to begin at the foot of "H" Street and end at Rosarito Beach, Mexico. Waiver of fees is also requested. The Director of Parks and Recreation recommended Council approve the race, subject to staff conditions and deny the request to waive fees for traffic control. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and recommendation. Councilman Malcolm stated he could support this with a waiver of fees as this could become a well known marathon and bring tourists into the City. 13. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox noted the City of Santee is hosting the League of California _ Cities dinner meeting the same night as Chula Vista's Beautification Awards Banquet. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to prepare a letter to the Mayor of Santee explaining Chula Vista Council's inability to attend the League Dinner on April 26 since it is the night of the Awards Banquet. 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Scott said he talked to City Engineer Lippitt about the reimbursement district for sewerage on East "H" Street. City Enqineer Lippitt explained this was a concern prior to the 1-805 freewaybeing put in. The area was served by a pump station and the sewer system was put under the pump station when the freeway went in. At the time, the City paid an additional amount to put the sewer under "H" Street. The City did not collect any funds and took the total loss. An alternative would be to collect from the several properties in Lynwood Hill area that would be likely to be sewered in this area until the $4,000 was recovered. a. MSC (Scott/Moore) for staff to bring back resolution stating this change. b. MSUC (~lcolm/Moore) to direct staff to bring back a resolution appropriating funds necessary for Chamber of Commerce informational brochure (in two weeks). City Council Meeting -7- April 17, 1984 c. Councilman Malcolm asked the Assistant City Attorney to explain SB 1440 as he had worked with this particular bill and felt Council should act on this item tonight. Assistant City Attorney Gill stated SB 1440 will be heard by the State Senate Committee on Thursday, April 26 and is opposed by the League of California Cities. The Bill amends the Meyer-MIlias-Brown Act and would give jurisdiction to Public Employee Relations Board to hear unfair labor practice charges of local public agencies. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to oppose SB 1440. d. Councilman Moore reported on the "Chula Vista Trolley Station" (formerly "E" Street Station). The Steering Committee met and requested both County and Chula Vista staff to prepare an appropriate package to forward to the designated elected bodies to be considered at a future meeting - the date picked for Chula Vista is May 15 Council meeting. Councilman Moore indicated there should be a draft package at this time on each Councilmember's desk giving background of what the two staffs have been working on. e. MSC (Cox/Scott) for Closed Session for purposes of litigation. Councilman Malcolm left the dais at this time prior to the vote on this motion. The Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. to Closed Session and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. ADJOURK~4ENT AT 8:20 p.m. to the meeting following the Redevelopment Agency meeting on Thursday, April 19, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. and to the regularly scheduled Council meeting of April 24, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. M. FULASZ, City Clerk WPG:0418C PAG \ · I'T MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held April 17, 1984 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Cox, Moore, Scott, Ma]c0]m Councilmen absent: McCand] iss ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. until THURSDAY, April ]9, ]984 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meeting of April 17, 1984