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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1986/07/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, July 24, 1986 Council Conference Room 4:00 p.m. City Hall In the absence of Mayor Cox and Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss, Councilman Moore opened the meeting. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss (arrived late); Councilmen Malcolm, Moore, Campbell, MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Cox STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt 1. DISCUSSION METROPOLITAN SEWER (Director of Public Works/City Engineer ) City Manager Goss stated the sewer is an important factor to be considered for the future growth of the City of Chula Vista. Therefore, the Director of Public Works has arranged for presentation to be made this afternoon. Councilwoman McCandliss arrived at this time, 4:10 p.m. Mr. Armand Campillo, Director Of the City of San Diego Water Utilities Department, distributed information pertaining to the Metro Sewer System. Highlights of his presentation included: background information concerning affiliation with the San Diego Metropolitan; general sewage data; Clean Water Act (including Section 301(h); water quality control plan for ocean waters of California; Phase II studies for the dedesignation request for the Metro System; defensive measures for the Tijuana River Valley; Sewage matters pending before the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Secondary Treatment Project Requirements A permit must be obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board; the Board ' s request to remove solids at Point Loma have been complied with; grants available for construction of secondary treatment could be replaced by a revolving loan fund; in 1976 cost estimated at $343 million without provision to solve Tijuana problem; current estimation is $1 billion; waiver of secondary treatment requirements would excuse San Diego until July 1, 1988; Point Loma not large enough to convert to secondary use; conversion would mean a drop in water capacity from 240 million gpm to 40-45 million gpm. Minutes - 2 - July 24, 1986 In addition, the Water Quality Control Board is investigating illegal dumping at Brown Field; currently, 4,000 cu. yds. per day of sludge transported to the Otay landfill; City of San Diego has received a declaration that sludge is safe to transport; moratorium on Pump Station 64 in Solana Beach; methods for sewage treatment undertaken by Mexico are questioned by the United States; described Water Quality Control Board's permit process for waiver of secondary treatment requirements; scheduled to appear before Regional Quality Board for dedesignation in November 1986; discussed gpm's available to the City of Chula Vista; Chula Vista should start planning now for future water capacity needs (contract expires in 2004); EPA has directed City of San Diego to develop a public education program regarding waiver of secondary treatment; speculated the EPA will probably issue a negative decision regarding waiver; Regional Board cited San Diego for illegally dumping sludge at Brown Field treatment plant (however this charge is being contested ); more study is necessary in the area of water reclamation. Current & Planned Studies--South Bay Chula Vista's water capacity in good shape; metro system capacity is adequate as long as secondary treatment is not required; expanding system may take ten years; San Diego will keep other metro cities apprised of secondary treatment waiver request and related matters. Councilman Malcolm proposed if water assessments were known today, the City could implement a tax to provide funding b~fore water capacity rights expire in 2004. MSUC (Campbell/McCandliss) accept the report and send a letter of thanks (to Mr. Campillo). MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) have a report come back about the composition of the sludge going into Otay ( landfill )--not only chemical composition but also health data--they (San Diego City and County) may have. 2. REPORT STATUS OF THE TELEGRAPH CANYON FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) At the public hearing in March to determine the necessity for acquiring the right-of-way for the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood Control Project, Council directed staff to evaluate different alignment alternatives for the area west of Broadway to lessen the impact on some of the properties. This memorandum informs Council of the findings of this evaluation, discusses still other alternatives as well as advantages and disadvantages of awarding the project this federal fiscal year, and recommends future actions for Council consideration. Minutes - 3 - July 24, 1986 City Manager Goss explained Council should address whether to go out to bid or defer action to determine if the Federal water bill will be passed; the City may not benefit if the contract goes out before the bill is passed as the Corps' local share could be increased; Washington consultant advises approximately ~3-5 million could be allocated with the increase; funds may be available from Block Grants, Redevelopment, Gas Tax, Montgomery Operating Surplus and Revenue Sharing. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt described the route of the Flood Control Channel depicted on an aerial photo. The following highlights were outlined by Director Lippitt: alternatives proposed include doing nothing and retaining the walls as proposed; buy out property owners and leave walls as proposed; move walls to Ratner property and have Ratner donate right-of-way; move walls to Ratner property, purchase Ratner's right-of-way; buy out Lee move walls there; extend covered channel to east of Broadway existing alignment; extent the covered channel to east of Broadway have owners donate right-of way; shift alignment to 'south - covered channel to east of Broadway -Ratner and Drug Enforcement Agency donate right-of-way; shift alignment to south - covered channel to east of Broadway - acquire rights-of-way; advantages and disadvantages for awarding the contract for construction in Federal Fiscal Year 1986. Warren Hegstrom, representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, discussed the need to provide justification for the project; staff is trying to determine what impact on additional funding if water Dill is approved; funds in the next fiscal year may not be available if the project is not submitted this fiscal year; alternative 2 requires an archeological assessment, including hydraulic calculations to determine where the course will end; suggested City have some concrete plans for development to bring with him to Washington officials; if funding is not requested by the end of September, funding for the next fiscal year could be lost. City Manager Goss reiterated the advantages for delaying the project award recommended by staff--a better design for the project could be obtained; and, if project is awarded this fiscal year, most contractors would include inflationary costs since construction could not begin until after the rainy season. In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained the City was not the local sponsor of this project until January of this year; after public hearings, the City Council directed alternatives be developed; Arizona Street was not included because it was found to be too expensive; if City does not award contract this year, Corps may fund another project. Minutes - 4 - July 24, 1986 Councilman Malcolm suggested proposing an alternative to the Army Corps of Engineers in order to justify funding and perhaps agreements could be obtained from the property owners affected by the project. Councilman Malcolm left the meeting at this time. MSC (McCandliss/Moore) authorize full investigation and evaluation of Alternative 2, with acquisition, and prepare letter with whatever documentation to the Army Corps of Engineers explaining our action--why the City is not going out to bid this year, but why the City also anticipates there is ample reason to budget the money next year. (Councilman Malcolm out.) MSC (Moore/Campbell) designate Mayor Cox and Councilman Malcolm as the subcommittee to contact property owners and pursue the economic pressures or dedication (of Alternative 2). (Councilman Malcolm out.) 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. 5. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss announced the Chamber of Commerce Mixer is being held at 5:30 this evening at the Parkwoods at the Village, Conference Room B-21. 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Moore commented that tickets to the 75th Diamond Anniversary are available ~4.00 for adults and ~2.00 for children. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:58 p.m. to Monday, July 28, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK ele . armiento Deputy City Clerk _ 0843C/ak t