HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1986/10/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, October 7, 1986 Council Chamber
4:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss,
Campbell, Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: Malcolm
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney
Gill
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of September 18, 23 and
25, 1986.
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to appoint Councilman Moore as Mayor
pro Tempore.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated she would be available for any
assistance Mayor pro Tempore Moore may need this coming year.
Mayor Cox presented Councilwoman McCandliss with a pen set in
appreciation of her services as Mayor pro Tempore for the past
year.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (a - j)
Items pulled: 3b, c, f, j.
MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to approve the Written Communications as
recommended by the City Manager.
a. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY Mr. Robert Hickey, c/o Joseph V.
O'Leary, Attorney at Law, 535 "H" Street, Chula Vista 92010
Minutes 2 October 7, 1986
On August 29, 1986, a claim was filed in the amount of
$20,000. The claim alleges personal injuries sustained by Mr.
Robert Hickey when his vehicle was rear-ended by a City
employee driving a city-owned vehicle. The accident occurred
on July 22, 1986 in the 300 block of "E" Street.
MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to deny the claims.
b. REQUEST URGING INTRODUCTION AND PASSAGE OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL CODE MANDATING DRUG EDUCATION IN
SCHOOLS - Robert A. Clark, Director, Human Services
Department, 10765 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071-3198
This was a letter from the City of Santee inquiring whether or
not Chula Vista had responded to a 1985-86 Grand Jury
recommendation that all cities in the County urge the
introduction and passage of legislation mandating
comprehensive K-12 drug abuse prevention .education in the
public schools.
The City Manager recommended that such general legislation be
either referred to the Legislative Committee or, if there is a
desire to support it at this time, Council provide support
along the lines suggested by the Elementary School District.
MSUC (Moore/Cox to schedule this item for discussion at the next
joint school meeting.
c. REQUEST TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM
AMENDMENT EQUAL TO 50% OF CITYmS SURPLUS APPORTIONMENT - James
R. Mills, Chairman, 620 "C" Street, Ste. 400, San Diego, CA
92101-5368
This was a request for a $480,000 "loan" to MTDB in order to
proceed with the E1 Cajon LRT project. The City Manager
stated there is no indication in the letter this is urgent and
there are a number of questions/issues which staff needs to
discuss with MTDB representatives.
As a result, the City Manager recommended this request be
referred to staff for evaluation and report. If MTDB is
following an urgent timeline, staff will make every effort to
meet that timeline.
MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to refer to staff for evaluation and report.
d. ENCOURAGING CITY TO REVIEW PERIODIC RATE INCREASES BY COX
CABLE - David W. Krogh, 712 East "J" Street, Chula Vista
92010-6530
Minutes 3 October 7, 1986
This letter, complaining about recent Cox Cable rate
increases, was offered under the incorrect premise that the
City reviews cable rates. This no longer is the case, since
the cable industry was deregulated by the Federal
Communications Commission last year.
The City Manager recommended a letter be transmitted to Mr.
Krogh indicating that the City has been pre-empted from
regulating cable rates, and that Mr. Krogh's letter be
referred to Cox Cable for response along with an expression of
concern over the size of recent rate increases.
d. MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to refer Mr. Krogh's letter to Cox Cable
for response.
e. RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD OF APPEALS & ADVISORS - Roy
~inchell, 2335 Duraznitos Road, Ramona, CA 92065
It was recommended that this letter of resignation be received
with regret and an appropriate letter of appreciation be sent
to Mr. Winchell.
MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to accept the resignation with regret and a
letter of appreciation be sent Mr. Winchell expressing Council's
appreciation for services on this Board.
f. REQUEST TO SUPPORT SAN DIEGO AIDS PROJECT - Bill Hennessee,
1720 Melrose Avenue, Chula Vista
On May 6, 1986 the City Council denied a request for $3,000 to
assist the San Diego AIDS Project for relocating their
offices. According to an article attached to Mr. Hennessee's
letter, six Other cities besides Chula Vista turned down this
request which was submitted by Fred Nagel, ~qayor of La Mesa.
The City Manager recommended this communication be
acknowledged and filed. If there is a desire to reconsider
this matter, perhaps it could be done on the basis of
committing the funding conditionally if a majority of the
cities agree to support this relocation assistance for the San
Diego AIDS Project.
Mayor Cox noted the cities who have contributed and those
pledging to contribute funds based on other cities'
commitments.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer to staff for a report back.
g. REQUEST TO CONDUCT ANNUAL FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION ON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1986 - Chamber of Commerce, 233 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, 92010
MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to approve the request subject to staff
conditions.
Minutes 4 October 7, 1986
h. REQUEST TO PRESERVE SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB BUILDING - Charles
MacKenzie, 816 Margarita Avenue, Coronado 92118
This letter regarding the preservation of the San Diego
Country Club Building raises a subject which will be
considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council
later this year.
The City Manager recommended that this letter be received and
acknowledged. Staff will ensure that the letter writer is
apprised of when the items will be before the Planning
Commission and City Council respectively.
~SUC (I4oore/Campbell) to acknowledge the letter and receive it.
i. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THIRD AND "D" STREET - M. G.
Shortenkirk, 415 "D" Street #15, Chula Vista, 92010
This request for a light at Third and "D" is in reference to a
traffic signal rather than a street light which is already at
that intersection. The City Manager reported that in
reviewing the accident reports referenced by the letter
writer, it involved a driver who did not obey the posted stop
sig~ls at this intersection. This intersection is reviewed
annually for traffic signals, and so far has not passed the
warrants for installation of signals at this location.
~ It was recommended that this letter be referred to the 1987-88
' budget for consideration, and that the letter be acknowledged.
MSUC (Moore/Campbell to refer this item to the 1987-88 budget.
j. REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN AMOUNT OF 92 MILLION FOR INSURANCE ON
FIESTA DE LA LUNA PARADE - Chula Vista Jaycees, P.O. Box 408,
Chula Vista 92012
Regarding insurance for the Fiesta de la' Luna Parade, the
Chula Vista Jaycees representatives indicate that the ~5
million insurance coverage required by the City is unavailable
but they are able to obtain maximum coverage of 92 million.
The City Attorney and the City's Risk Manager recommend that
the 95 million requirement not be waived, unless animals
(horses) are not used in the parade. Horses are being
contemplated to escort division marshals for this year's
parade.
Council discussion ensued regarding a past Fiesta de la Luna
parade in ~hich horses stampeded and injured several people;
assurance that only a few of the divisions will have horses;
City's liability coverage.
Minutes - 5 - October 7, 1986
MSC (Cox/Campbell) to approve the $2 million insurance provided
the horses are ridden by their owners or handlers. (Councilwoman
McCandliss voted "no" indicating she was not willing to assume the
risk of the lower insurance with the current insurance situation
in Chula Vista until conditions change for the City's liability).
CONSENT CALENDAR (4 - 23)
Items pulled: 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 22 and 23
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to approve the Consent Calendar.
4o RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR
TWO LOADER/BACKHOES (Director of Finance)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
5. RESOLUTION 12753 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR
TWO TRUCK MOUNTED SEWER FLUSHING MACHINES
AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS
(Director of Finance)
Bids were received on August 29, 1986. for this equipment which
will be used by the Public Works Sewer Division.
The recommendation is that Council adopt the resolution awarding
the contract to Flexible System, low bidder, in the amount of
$121,397.04.
The following funds will cover the expenses:
Amount Budget
Qty Account No. Required Appropriation
1 100-1760-5565 61,948.52 60,000 FY 85-86)
1 705-7050-5565 59,448.52 59,360
121,397.04 119,360
Because the bid amount exceeds the budget appropriation, an
additional $2,050 will be appropriated from the unappropriated
balance of the Equipment Replacement Fund.
6. RESOLUTION 12754 APPOINTING SUCCESSOR RE MARKETING AGENT
WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH BAY AMBULATORY
SURGERY ASSOCIATES PROJECT) Community
Development Director)
Minutes - 6 - October 7, 1986
In April of this year, the City was informed that the firm of
Bancroft, O'Connor, Chilton and Lavell, Inc. was resigning as
remarketing agent for the bonds which were issued for South Bay
Ambulatory Surgery Associates on December 31, 1984. At the
request of the City, the Golden State Sanwa Bank, the trustee for
this bond issue, was asked to propose a new remarketing agent.
The Bank has proposed the firm of O'Connor and Chilton which
includes the members of the original firm. Under the terms of the
Indenture for the bonds, the City is required to appoint a
successor at the formal request of the Bank. The Council was
therefore requested to approve the firm Of O'Connor and Chilton as
remarketing agent for the subject bond issue.
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT V~ITH IRENE SAPER
FOR PREPARATION OF THE CHULA VISTA SOCIAL
SERVICES PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Community
Development Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
8. RESOLUTION 12755 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SALVATION ARMY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Community Development Director)
At the May 13, 1986 Council hearing on the City's 1986-87
community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget, Council approved
funding the Salvation Army in the amount of $19,600 to pay for the
hiring of a case manager and support services. Following a delay
from the U.D. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
determine the eligibility of the project, the project has been
cleared for funding. A contract between the City and the
Salvation Army is now presented for approval.
Funds for this project have been budgeted in Account ~635 6350
BG204 in the amount of $19,600.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MURRAY ALLISON &
ASSOCIATES FOR THE APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 281 AND 285 LANDIS AVENUE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Community
Development Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
10. RESOLUTION 12756 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO OWEN'S POWER WASH
SYSTEMS TO STEAM CLEAN SIDEWALKS ON THIRD
AVENUE (Community Development Director)
Minutes - 7 - October 7, 1986
The Assessment District budget adopted 7/10/86 included funding
for the steamcleaning of sidewalks along Third Avenue in the Town
Centre area. Three bids were received for the steamcleaning job.
The resolution is to award the contract to the lowest bidder,
Owen's Power Wash Systems - ~1,400.
Sufficient funds are in the Town Centre Landscaping District
Account #575 5750 5262. An amount of $2,350 was specifically
budgeted for this item.
11. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES FOR THE
ARRIVAL CEREMONY FOR THE TALL SHIP
CALIFORNIAN (Deputy City Manager)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
12. RESOLUTION 12757 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND VISITOR INFORMATION AGENCY
FOR OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTER (Deputy City Manager)
At its meeting of July 22, 1986, the City Council authorized staff
to solicit proposals for the operation of the Chula Vista Visitor
Information Center at the Bayfront Trolley Station. Based on the
objectives approved by Council, staff has negotiated the contract
with the Visitor Information Agency (VIA).
The Contract covers:
a. A three-year lease with two potential 2-year extensions,
at City's option.
b. Rent beginning at ~1,000 per month escalating to ~3,000
per month by the third year.
c. Operating hours.
d Insurance.
e Termination clause.
f Commercial activities.
g Non-video public service informational services.
h A television monitor.
i Utility cost and maintenance.
Signage.
Rent paid by the operator will be shared equally by the City and
County according to the following schedule:
1st Year: $16,500 (~1,000 per month for the first six
months, $1,500 per month for months 7-9,
and ~2,000 per month for months 10-12)
2nd Year: $30,000 (~2,500 per month) plus CPI adjustment
3rd Year: $36,000 (~3,000 per month) plus CPI adjustment
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Minutes - 8 - October 7, 1986
Exterior maintenance and landscaping costs for the entire project
are being formulated and will be presented in an upcoming report.
13. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND CALTRANS FOR SHARING THE
COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Public WOrks/City
Engineer)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
14. RESOLUTION 12758 AMENDING THE GAS TAX BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Director of
Public ~orks/City Engineer)
Gas Tax Section 2107.5 is an administrative account apportioned to
cities based upon their population range. Cities under 100,000
receive $7,500 per year. Cities over 100,000 receive $10,000 per
year. Since Chula Vista became a city of 117,000 population on
January 1, 1986, the Gas Tax revenues for Section 2107.5 have
increased by ~2,500.
Since these funds are used primarily for administrative
engineering functions, it was recommended that the additional
funds be appropriated to help offset the Traffic Engineer Salary
account as follows:
Account Description Original Budget Amended Budget
GT907 87/Traffic $6,000 $8,500
Engineer Salary
15. RESOLUTION 12759 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND LEORA DUBERG ALLOWING
PROPERTY AT 4455 VISTA CORONADO DRIVE TO
BE CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
By letter dated September 16, 1986, the owner of the property at
4455 Vista Coronado Drive requested permission to connect to the
city sewer system. The property is in the unincorporated area
adjacent to Hidden Vista Village Subdivision. The property may be
connected upon the execution of an agreement between the owner and
the City according to Council Policy No. 570-02.
In accordance with Council Policy No. 570-02, Mrs. Duberg has
entered into an agreement with the City which provides that if she
is allowed to connect to our City's sewer system, she agrees to
the following:
Minutes - 9 - October 7, 1986
1. The sewer may be disconnected in the event the owner opposes
annexation.
2. The owner shall bear the full cost of any sewer construction
necessary to serve her property.
3. The owner shall pay all applicable sewec connection fees
and/or assessments.
4. The owner agrees to pay all ongoing sewer service charges.
5. The owner shall not oppose the formation of any improvement
district or similar action to extend the sewer main in Vista
Coronado Drive.
16. ORDINANCE 2169 AMENDING SECTION 19.54.020Q AND ADDING
SECTION 19.58.400 TO THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE AS AN UNCLASSIFIED SOURCE
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Director of
Planning)
The ordinance includes recreational vehicle storage facilities as
an unclassified use subject to location in any zone upon the
issuance of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
The amendment also includes a listing of issues to be addressed
with each such CUP application, including screening (fencing and
landscaping), access, lighting, signs, hours of operation,
adjacent land uses and structures, customer parking, office
facilities, surfacing, security, height of storage items, and a
procedure to allow annual review by the Zoning Administrator based
upon any change in surrounding conditions for those RV storage
yards judged by the Commission to represent an interim use of
land. Interim facilities would be approved for a maximum period
of five years with extensions subject to rehearing before the
Commission. The ordinance was placed on first reading at the
meeting of September 23, 1986.
17. ORDINANCE 2170 AMENDING SECTION 18.54.020 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFFICIAL
MAPS (SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS) - FIRST
READING (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
When Ordinance 2039 was adopted in 1983 to update the City's
Floodplain regulations, the official Flood Insurance Rate Maps in
effect were dated August 15, 1983. Those maps have now been
superseded by maps dated August 5, 1986.
Minutes - 10 October 7, 1986
18. ORDINANCE 2171 AMENDING SECTION 15.48.060 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VARIANCES
FRO~I REGULATIONS OF SWIMMING POOLS - FIRST
READING (City Attorney)
At the September 16, 1986 Council meeting, one of the items on the
agenda was a hearing to review an action of the Board of Appeals
approving a variance with regard to the height of a fence around a
swimming pool. The requirement that these matters go to Council
is contained in Section 15.48.060 of the Municipal Code. This
code section is anomalous in that all other technical variations
from the building regulations are normally decided by the Board of
Appeals without any further Council action. The amendment would
allow the Board of Appeals to make a final decision on variances
from building regulations with regard to swimming pools as it does
with all other matters.
19. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR GRIEVANCE HEARING
(Continued from meeting of September 23,
1986) (Acting Director Of Personnel)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
20. REPORT HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSFER STATION LOCATED
WITHIN THE OTAY LAND FILL (Assistant City
Attorney)
On July 15, 1986, the Director Of Planning Council presented a
report to Council concerning the BKK Hazardous Waste Transfer
Station and its operation. As a result of the discussions,
Council requested the City Attorney's Office to review the
conditional use permit and provide advice as to the
appropriateness of terminating the hazardous waste transfer
station operations.
The detailed report, as submitted by the Assistant City Attorney
concludes that a review of the facts presented by the documents
relating to the industrial waste transfer station, and case law,
leads to the conclusion that grounds do not exist for the
revocation of the permit. However, any requested modification of
the permit by the applicant could result in the City imposing
conditions which would more specifically address the uses which
are allowed and/or required at the facility.
21a.REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT DIA DE LA RAZA/COLUMBUS
DAY PARADE FEASTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
Minutes 11 - October 7, 1986
Monday, October 13, 1986, is Columbus Day, and a day on which the
Spanish-speaking world celebrates E1 Dia de la Raza (Day of the
Race), a holiday in honor of its common heritage. The students of
Feaster Elementary School wish to commemorate this special day
with a 45 minute parade on Friday, October 10, 1986, at 12:30 p.m.
in the vicinity of the school.
Approval is contingent upon submission of a certificate of public
liability insurance in the amount of 91 million, showing the City
as an additional insured, and completion of a hold harmless
agreement.
b.REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT DIA DE LA RAZA/COLUI~BUS
DAY PARADE - MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
Monday, October 13, 1986, is Columbus Day, and a day on which the
Spanish-speaking world celebrates E1 Dia de la Raza (Day of the
Race), a holiday in honor of its common heritage. The students of
Montgomery Elementary School wish to commemorate this special day
with a 45 minute parade on Friday, October 10, 1986, at 12:45 p.m.
in the vicinity of the school.
Approval is contingent upon submission of a certificate of public
liability insurance in the amount of 91 million, showing the City
as an additional insured, and completion of a hold harmless
agreement.
22. REPORT REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO REALIGN THE
INTERSECTION OF NAPLES STREET AND MOSS
STREET (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
23. REPORT REGARDING PETITION FROM RESIDENTS ON
NAPLES STREET REQUESTING HELP WITH THE
"EXCESSIVE SPEEDING" PROBLEM ON NAPLES
BETWEEN HILLTOP AND THIRD AVENUE (Director
of Public Works/City Engineer)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
24. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FORMATION OF A REIMBURSEMENT
DISTRICT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE
BONITA ROAD/"E" STREET INTERSECTION
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Minutes - 12 - October 7, 1986
RESOLUTION 12763 ESTABLISHING A REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BONITA
ROAD/"E" STREET INTERSECTION AND APPROVING
A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS
OF THE BENEFITTED PARCEL
Thi~ being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained that on
September 16, 1986, the City Council by Resolution No. 12715
ordered a public hearing to be held October 7, 1986 on the
formation of a reimbursement district at the southwest corner of
Bonita Road/"E" Street intersection. The reimbursement district
is required to assure that the City will be reimbursed $17,970.06
which the City advanced to install street improvements adjacent to
a parcel which is owned by Will and Karen Gardner and John Gardner.
The recommendation was that Council establish the reimbursement
district and approve the reimbursement agreement with the owners
of the benefited parcel.
City will recover 417,970.06 advanced to install improvements at
the southwest corner of the Bonita Road/"E" Street intersection
and will bear the cost for Engineering and administrative expense
for the formation of the district which is estimated to be about
~1,000.
In answer Go Councilwoman McCandliss' query, Mr. Lippitt explained
the ratio of payment by the developer and the City adding that the
developer has voluntarily donated the land for the right-of-way.
Further, that the project was not generated by the development
it was the City's choice.
There being no public testimony either for or against, the public
hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
25. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Harold Duncan, 1100 Industrial Blvd., space 1-17, Chula
Vista, stated he is the Co-Chair of the Initiative for the
Rent Control. He referred to a newspaper article on October 2
which quoted the Mayor as stating that if the Initiative
passes a number of mobilehome parks will close. Mr. Duncan
asked if it was not true the parks to be closed are the ones
which were under discussion for the past 2 or 3 years. He
added the Mayor's statement was a "grave injustice" as it left
many of the people living in mobilehomes frightened that they
would lose their homes.
Minutes 13 - October 7, 1986
Mayor Cox explained his reason for signing the argument
against the ballot Initiative. It stated that the passage
could, not would, close some of the parks in the City.
This was predicated upon the 17 parks that do not have the
underlying mobilehome park zoning.
PULLED ITEMS
4. RESOLUTION 12760 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR
TWO LOADER/BACKHOES (Director of Finance)
Bids were received on August 29, 1986 for the purchase of the
following equipment:
Item Qty Description Department
1 1 Loader/backhoe with standard Public Works -
boom Streets Division
2 1 Loader/backhoe with Public Works -
extendable dipper boom Sewer Division
The recommendation was for Council to award the contract to Case
Power and Equipment since it is within the budget amounts, meets
or exceeds the specifications, and is acceptable to the Director
of Public Works/City Engineer.
Item Account No. Amount ~udget
Appropriation
1 100-1740-5565 $51,825.52 ~55,000 FY 85-86
(Encumbered)
2 705-7050-5565 46,058.08 $65,000
Mayor Cox questioned the bids since this was not going to the low
bidder. He asked whether in preparing the bid specification if
everything was laid out exactly as to what was needed.
Deputy Public Works Director Swanson explained that with the
annexation of the Montgomery territory and the sewer problems iN
that area, the City needs a backhoe with greater capacity and more
power therefore; the necessity of going to the higher bidder.
Director of Finance Christopher stated that the lower bid did not
meet bid specifications.
Councilwoman McCandliss remarked she would like to have the
Council receive some type of follow up when bids are advertised
and only a few come in.
Minutes - 14 October 7, 1986
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH IRENE SAPER
FOR PREPARATION OF THE CHULA VISTA SOCIAL
SERVICES PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Community
Development Director)
At the meeting of May 13, 1986, the Council approved the 1986-87
budget for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program. Included in that approved budget was ~6,000 for a Social
Services Plan for the City. Prospective consultants for
organizing and writing the plan have been evaluated by the
Commission on Aging and the Human Relations Commission, who chose
Irene Saper as consultant as their recommendation to the Council.
The 1986-87 CDBG budget already includes ~6,000 designated for the
Social Services Plan in account #635 6350 BG203. The amount is
sufficient to cover consultant costs. Sufficient additional funds
are in the Block Grant Administration account #634 6340 BG200 to
cover staff and overhead costs involved with the project.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated the staff report was "sketchy." No
statement was made of the demographics nor the approach the City
will take. She added that as a minimum, when the City is hiring a
consultant, the Council should be able to see the resume and what
work they are going to do. She is concerned with the fact that
they are leaving this project up to a Task Force to decide the
guidelines.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to continue this item for one week and
have staff bring back additional information on the role of the
Task Force and how the City is going to approach this.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT ~ITH MURRAY ALLISON &
ASSOCIATES FOR THE APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 281 AND 285 LANDIS AVENUE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Community
Development Director)
The Town Centre Project Area Committee (TCPAC) has established a
priority for the acquisition of additional sites in the downtown
area for off-street parking. Two sites have been identified for
potential purchase on Landis Avenue. These two contiguous parcels
each contain three dwelling units. The Town Centre Project Area
Committee has requested Council concurrence in the authorization
of appraisals for these properties.
The recommendation was that the Council approve a contract with
Murray Allison & Associates to undertake an appraisal of the
subject properties for the sum not to exceed ~1,125.
Assistant City Attorney Gill stated the Council should be given a
copy of the contract to review before taking any action.
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to continue this item for one week.
Minutes - 15 October 7, 1986
11. RESOLUTION 12761 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES FOR THE
ARRIVAL CEREMONY FOR THE TALL SHIP
CALIFORNIAN (Deputy City Manager)
On Friday, October 17, 1986 the Tall Ship Californian will arrive
at Chula Vista Harbor. The event will mark the first appearance
by the ship in its Southern Home Port and will help kick-off the
weekend of activities planned for the Diamond Jubilee. Staff is
working with the Chula Vista Quarterdeck Committee and Diamond
Jubilee Committee in an attempt to produce a high impact event for
the City's birthday.
The recommendation was that Council appropriate $5,350 for
expenses relating to the Californian arrival ceremony.
Funding this project would require a $5,350 appropriation from the
General Fund. The Diamond Jubilee Committee is considering paying
for half the cost of the fireworks ($1,250) pending the outcome of
related events.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated she is disappointed at staff's
scheduling of the Tall Ship to arrive at 5:00 on a Friday
afternoon. This does not give the working people time to finish
their work and come out to see the ship. She hoped the staff
would bring this sensitivity to what they are organizing in the
future.
Public information Coordinator Mark Cox stated that the ship will
be coming in at approximately 5:30 p.m. and that arrival time was
set because then the public could come down and view the ship on
Saturday or Sunday.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION 12762 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND CALTRANS FOR SHARING THE
COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
Since 1971, under existing freeway maintenance agreements, the
State has been billing the City for the City's share of energy and
maintenance costs for traffic signals and safety lighting at the
intersections of City streets and State highways. These
agreements do not specify the basis for calculating these monthly
billings or the intersections involved. The State has drafted an
amendment to the existing agreements which outlines the portion of
electrical and maintenance costs at each intersection for which
the City is responsible and the basis for calculating the monthly
billings.
Minutes - 16 - October 7, 1986
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt stated this
agreement will become effective retroactive to May 1, 1986 and
shall remain in full force and effect until amended or terminated.
There are no new or increased costs associated with this
agreement. Existing costs for traffic signals and safety lighting
billed to the City to CalTrans were ~33,535.55 for FY 84-85.
Estimated costs for FY 85-86 (May and June Dills have not yet been
received) are approximately ~36,500. Projected costs for FY 86-87
are approximately ~40,000.
In answer to Councilman Moore's questions, Director Lippitt
explained the formula for establishing the costs involved for all
interchanges and overcrossings. He noted there are two City
approaches to this intersection and two State approaches;
therefore, the 50/50% cost.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
19. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR GRIEVANCE HEARING
(Continued from meeting of September 23,
1986) (Acting Director of Personnel)
Fire Captain James Dyar and Fire Inspector John T. Koeper have
filed similar grievances regarding the payment of standby pay in
Fire Prevention. These two grievances have proceeded through the
various steps of the City's Grievance Procedure and the grievants
have appealed the decision of the hearing officer appointed by the
City Manager and the former Director of Personnel. They are
appealing the decision to the City Council, which can either hear
the appeal or refer it to the Civil Service Commission.
Captain Jim Dyar stated he submitted a written report to Council.
He noted 3.1.D of the grievance procedure which gives certain
powers to the head of the department. Inasmuch as that judgement
was not listened to, they went ahead with the grievance
procedure. Captain Dyar added this is part of the MOU and there
is a strong disagreement as to what that article means and it
should be corrected.
Assistant City Attorney Gill remarked that before the Council is
the request from the Acting Director of Personnel as to whether or
not the Council wants to hear the grievance or refer to the Civil
Service Commission. If the Council decides to hear it, they
should set a date for the hearing.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that in the future, if a grievance
comes to the City Council, she would like to see a statement
included from both parties as to the facts of the case.
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Minutes - 17 October 7, 1986
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to refer the grievance to the Civil
Service Commission for a hearing and final decision.
22. REPORT REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO REALIGN THE
INTERSECTION OF NAPLES STREET AND MOSS
STREET (Director Of Public ~orks/City
Engineer)
At its 12/3/85 meeting, the City Council requested staff to
investigate the current "triangle" intersection at Naples and Moss
and prepare a report and recommendation to reconfigure this
intersection into a "right angle" intersection. Traffic
characteristics at this location have been reviewed and several
geometric design options have been studied for implementation. A
modified traffic pattern option is recommended for implementation
on a trial basis described as "Option A."
Traffic Engineer Glass submitted plats of the area showing various
options for realignment, presented transparencies depicting the
number of accidents occurring here since 1980 and asked that
option "A" be tried for a 6 month trial period.
Council discussion followed regarding the number of stop signs in
the City; the distance between the arms of Alpine Street; the
volume of traffic on Alpine, Moss and Naples; the number of
reported accidents in the area; and the petition submitted by the
residents.
Councilman Moore indicated that a 4-way stop sign at Second and
Naples Street would improve the right and left turns i~ that area
and he would support that.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question as to what problem
they are trying to solve, Mr. Glass stated staff is not strong on
implementing any of the options.
Speaking in opposition of the staff's recommendation were: Lynn
Pankhurst, P.O. Box 1957, Chula Vista; Phil Scheuer, 1319 Costa
Avenue, Chula Vista; Dolores Bustamente, 203 Naples, Chula Vista;
Jose Alvarez, 203 Naples, Chula Vista; John Holley, 1092 Second
Avenue, Chula Vista; Rudy & Sarah Mikolich, 1085 Karen Way, Chula
Vista; Charles Mitchell, 161 Naples, Chula Vista. Their comments
were: shocked that staff is recommending option "A"; Council
should consider items 22 and 23 since they are interrelated; noted
the number of unreported accidents in the area; speed limit is up
tO 50 miles per hours; dogs and cats are constantly being run
over; there should be 2 more stop signs to slow down the traffic;
the area is used as a speedway at all hours of the day and night;
increasing the speed limit will not help the situation; concern
with the Traffic Engineer's report concerning the number of points
Minutes - 18 - October 7, 1986
given for the various intersections; there is an enforcement
problem here and throughout the community; very few, if any,
police cars are seen going through the area surveying the speed
limits; cheaper to put in the 4-way stops rather than a
life-flight helicopter pad; radar units ar~ clocking speeds up to
70 ~iles per hour in this area; request to take the $35,000 of the
Community Block Grant Funds from the County and use it for the
safety devices in this area; look at this issue from a moral
standpoint; the policy and guidelines for public safety should be
upgraded.
Frank Ferreira, 270 Bonita Glen Drive, owner Of the parcel, stated
he has owned it for over 30 years; it is zoned R-1 and not
suitable for single family dwelling; during the 30 years all
previous traffic engineers in the City have recommended the
equivalent of option "C"; as owner he is opposed to having
anything done to this property. He could; however, live with
either option "E" or "C."
23. REPORT REGARDING PETITION FROM RESIDENTS ON
NAPLES STREET REQUESTING HELP WITH THE
"EXCESSIVE SPEEDING" PROBLEM ON NAPLES
BETWEEN HILLTOP AND THIRD AVENUE (Director
of Public Works/City Engineer)
At its August 12, 1986 meeting, the Council referred a petition
from the residents of Naples Street to staff and the Safety
Commission for report and recommendation. The petition cites
excessive speeds and an accident problem on Naples between Hilltop
and Third Avenue. The residents requested installation of a stop
sign and/or traffic signal on Naples.
The recommendation was for Council to take action specifying:
1. That no additional stop signs be installed on Naples at this
time.
2. That the speed limit on Naples Street between First Avenue and
Hilltop Drive is reduced to 25 mph.
Traffic Engineer Glass submitted tranparencies depicting the speed
limits which is marked 30 MPH; however, the 80% mercantile is
clocked at 36 or 37 MPH. He noted again, the accidents in this
area since 1983 and the lack of warrants for a 4-way stop.
Mr. Robert Torbett, Chairman, Safety Commission, stated the
Commission looked at this area and realized that speed is the
problem. The drivers all run the stop signs. Statistics indicate
there is no need for any 4-way stop signs in the area. He urged
Council to accept option "A" with no changes along this particular
street.
Minutes 19 - October 7, 1986
Council discussion followed regarding option "E" needing to be
looked at; 6 month trial is not long enough, there needs to be a
longer term solution to the area problem; would like to see this
continued for 1 week and look at option "E" again; people
generally find a system to get around stop signs; speeding must be
corrected in the City.
I4ayor Cox defended the report of the Traffic Engineer and
emphatically stated that no one in the City has to be injured in
order to have a stop sign put in as indicated by the opponents.
He cannot support option "A" since it is a two-way street leading
into a one-way street. However, he can support option "E" since
it provides a more traditional interchange.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ask staff and the Safety Commission to
again, consider options "C" and "E" for further evaluation and to
work with the property owner to attempt to find an optimum
solution to this problem. This report should come back to the
Council within a four to six week period of time.
MSUC (Campbell/Cox) for the City to ir~stall a 4-way stop sign as
early as possible at the intersection of Second Avenue and Naples
Street.
Councilman Moore discussed the speed problem in the City urging
staff to move forward to start an educational program regarding
speeding on City streets.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) for the City policy on establishing traffic
devices: 4 and 2-way stop signs, to return to Council for
evaluation.
Mayor Cox noted there is a conference scheduled for October 23 and
referred to the Council's previous action for a joint meeting with
the Safety Commission. City Manager Goss noted the items
scheduled for the meeting of the 23rd and stated there is a
conflict because of a Management Training Session for department
heads at the same time. The Council concurred that the meeting of
the 23rd be cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, October 30 at
which time it should be a joint meeting with the Safety Commission
and the Traffic Study presented by SANDAG (Otay Mesa Area).
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) for traffic speed on Naples Street between
First and Hilltop be reduced to 25 MPH.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Mr. Glass stated
the 6 month report study on the Gotham and Nacion stop signs will
be coming to Council shortly.
Minutes - 20 October 7, 1986
26. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss noted the request in the Council packet from
the owner of the Camera Bug applying for a variance and
requesting a waiver of the fees.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to waive the fees.
27. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox noted the Council meeting of October 21 falls during
the League of California Cities conference in Los Angeles.
Both he and Councilwoman McCandliss will be attending the
conference along with several department heads, and there is a
request to cancel the meeting.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to cancel the October 21 meeting.
b. Mayor Cox reported on the first meeting of the Sweetwater
Traffic Study Corridor Committee held yesterday and noted the
Committee asked for representation from the Council.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to appoint Councilman Moore as representative
to the Task Force and the Mayor as the alternate.
c. Mayor Cox referred to the revised Grading Deviation Ordinance
under Council Information. The reference to the mail-in
ballot was for final action of the Council to require a 50% +1
majority vote of the homeowners. This was probably a
misconception because it was the concurrence of the City
Council that this be a majority vote of those homeowners who
respond to the mail ballot.
I~SUC (Cox/Campbell) to clarify the position of the City Council on
the mail ballot. In order for Council to consider final action of
the potential sale under the grading deviation policy, it would
take a majority vote, 50% +1 of those homeowners who respond to
the mail ballot.
d. Mayor Cox noted a memo he had placed on the dais this evening
regarding the sub-committee report on the American Legion
Lease. He stated this will be docketed for future Council
consideration.
e. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for a closed Session after the
Redevelopment Agency meeting for potential litigation
regarding the claim filed on the property at 360 "F" Street.
The Council recessed at 7:46 p.m. to the Redevelopment meeting and
reconvened the Council meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes - 21 October 7, 1986
28. COUNCIL COMMENTS None.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:50 p.m. The City
Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported the Sesson ended
at 8:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:20 p.m. to the meeting of October 14, 1986 at
7 p.m. to October 15, 1986 at 5:00 p.m.
iC~ity Clerk
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