HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/03/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Council Chamber
4:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor pro Tempore Moore; Councilmembers
Nader, McCandliss, Malcolm (arrived late,
4:12 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Cox
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf
In the absence of Mayor Cox, Mayor pro Tempore Moore presided over
the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tempore
Moore followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of February 24, 1987.
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIMING MARCH AS "MENTAL RETARDATION MONTH"
The Proclamation was presented to Mr. Nathan Acuna, Director
of Community Affairs for the Association for Retarded Citizens
of San Diego.
Mr. Acuna presented the Council with a County ordinance which
warns of the use of alcohol during pregnancy. He stated he
would like to see these ordinances displayed in all liquor
stores in the County and asked for Council's support.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer this ordinance to staff for a
report back and set it for an agenda item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3a - 16)
Items pulled: 3b, 3e, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, and 16
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar.
(Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time.)
Minutes - 2 - March 3, 1987
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO PORT COMMISSIONER
VACANCY IN 1988 - Ben G. Patton, P.O. Box 2012, Chula Vista,
CA 92012
The City Clerk will send out an application to Mr. Patton to
be filed at the appropriate time.
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to acknowledge letter.
b. REQUEST FOR FENCING AT BAYSCENE MOBILEHOME PARK - Virginia
Buckles, Chairperson, Bayscene Residents Committee, 100
Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
c. OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY TO THE CITY - George Cunradi, 8703
Tyler Street, Spring Valley, CA 92077
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) letter be acknowledged and that it be
referred to staff for evaluation in connection with the CIP
process.
d. CONCERN REGARDING FIFTH AVENUE CLOSURE - Hubert A.
Christensen, 376 Center #350, Chula Vista, CA 92010
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) letter be acknowledged and that it be
referred to the City Council's March 17 meeting.
e. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MAJOR USE
PERMIT FOR OTAY VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK/CHULA VISTA RECYCLING
Don LindDerg, Attorney at Law, 4201 Bonita Road #245, Bonita,
CA 92002
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
f. REQUEST TO BE INCLUDED IN PROPOSALS FOR AUDITING AND FINANCIAL
SERVICES TO THE CITY - Richard E. Evans, Peterson & Company,
CPA'S, 564 Pearl Street, Third Floor, La Jolla, CA 92037-5021
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to acknowledge and file the letter.
4. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SHORN-KAMINSKI TO DEVELOP
PLANS FOR NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER AND OFFICE REMODELING IN THE POLICE
BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Continued from
meeting of February 24, 1987) (Director of
Public Safety)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
Minutes 3 - March 3, 1987
5. RESOLUTION REQUESTING REPROGRAMMING OF FISCAL YEAR
1986-87 SAN DIEGO URBAN COUNTY BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CITY
GAS TAX FUNDS (Community Development
Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
6a. RESOLUTION 12915 ACCEPTING AND DEDICATING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY FOR STREET PURPOSES
ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF SPRUCE ROAD AND OFFICIALLY NAMING SAID
STREET "SPRUCE ROAD" (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION 12916 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM MANUEL
BRAMBILA AND MERCEDES R. BRAMBILA FOR FOR
STREET TREE PURPOSES ALONG SPRUCE ROAD IN
WOODLAWN PARK (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
On March 10, 1986, Tentative Parcel Map No. 86-10 was
conditionally approved by the Director of Planning and the
Director of Public Works. This lot is within the Montgomery
Annexation area. Among the conditions of approval were the
requirements that the owner offer an easement for street purposes
and an easement for street tree purposes along Spruce Road before
the final parcel map is approved. These grants of easements are
now before the City Council for approval.
City staff has approved the deferral and will be preparing a lien
agreement with the property owner to guarantee future construction
of the improvement in the near future.
7. RESOLUTION 12917 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - SEWER
LATERAL RE-ROUTING IN THE COUNTRY CLUB
AREA IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
Fuller's Plumbing Service completed the sewer lateral rerouting in
the Country Club area on February 20, 1987. A final inspection
was made on February 20, 1987 and all work was found to be
completed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Total Contract Price ~233,400.00
Final Expenditures ~212,511.00
Balance of Authorized Expenditures $ 20,889.00
Minutes 4 - March 3, 1987
Staff time from point of inception to January 15, 1987
24,960.90 x 2.238 (Full Cost Recovery Factor) ~ 55,862.49
There will be no additional costs to the City. The laterals built
per. this contract are entirely within private property. It is,
therefore, the responsibility of the individual property owner to
maintain the sewer lateral.
8. RESOLUTION 12918 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - "G" STREET
RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND
FOURTH AVENUE (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Daley Corporation completed the reconstruction of "G" Street
between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue on February 10, 1987. A
final inspection was made on February 16, 1987, and all work was
found to be completed in accordance with the contract plans and
specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Authorized Expenditure
A. Daley Corporation (~175,263 original contract
+ 10% contingency) ~192,789.00
B. Sweetwater Authority (Relocation of water
facilities) 11,185.00
Sub Total $203,974.00
Final Expenditure
A. Daley Corporation ~180,213.63
B. Sweetwater Authority* 11,185.00
Sub Total $191,398.63
Balance of Authorized Expenditure ~ 12,575.37
Staff time from point of inception to January 15, 1987
8989.03 X 1.73 (Full cost recovery factor) = ~ 15,551.02
*Amount of purchase order. No final bill has been received.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, EASTLAKE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 85-2, CONTRACT II, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
Minutes - 5 March 3, 1987
10a. RESOLUTION MODIFYING EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
FRINGE BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PROGRAM (Director of
Personnel)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
11. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FINDINGS OF SANDAG GOVERNMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REVENUE REPORT (City
Manager)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
12. ORDINANCE 2195 AMENDING SECTION 12.48.030 AND ADDING A
NE~ SECTION 12.48.035 TO CHAPTER 12.48 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE
LARGE STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS EASILY
VISIBLE FROM THE STREET - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning)
The amendment to the Municipal Code requires all buildings to have
large lighted street addresses placed on the building so that they
are easily visible from the street.
At the meeting of February 24, the ordinance was placed on first
reading.
13. REPORT NAUTICAL HERITAGE DAY (Director of Parks &
Recreation)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
14. REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAJOR AIRPORT AT BROWN
FIELD (Director of Planning)
In October 1986, the City Council requested an update regarding'
flight patterns, noise contours and other pertinent information
involving the possible reconsideration of Brown Field to become a
major airport in Otay Mesa.
Staff reports that in December 1986, the City of San Diego
Manager's Office presented a negative report to the City Council
Rules Committee on the desirability and likelihood of upgrading
the airport. However, they further requested:
TI'II
Minutes 6 - March 3, 1987
1. SANDAG to study alternative sites in its Systems Plan Update;
2. Via the City Council, urge the Port District to move up its
timetable and commitment to funding for soundproofing at
Lindberg Field; and
3. The Transportation and Land Use Committee to consider
potential noise impacts on planned residential development
west of Brown Field.
The recommendation was to instruct the Planning Department to
monitor regional airport proposals and keep the Council current on
matters of airport and air transportation planning.
15. REPORT DIRECT MAIL POSTCARD ADVERTISING FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Community
Development Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
16. REPORT REPORT ON STATUE/SIGN AT 1419 HILLTOP -
Director of Planning
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
17. PUBLIC HEARING REVOCATION OF LICENSE FOR CABRILLO SCHOOL
OF NURSING AT 713 BROADWAY (Director of
Planning)
This Deing the time and place as advertised, Mayor pro Tempore
Moore declared the public hearing open.
Director of Planning Krempl gave a detailed background of this
permit explaining that on December 2, 1986, the City Council
approved an increase in enrollment for the Cabrillo School of
Nursing at 713 Broadway based upon the school's proposal to
maintain an off-site parking area on "J" Street, some 300 feet
walking distance from the school. It came to the attention of
staff in January that Cabrillo no longer had the use of this
parking area and students were again parking on-street.
The recommendation was that Council:
1. Revoke PCC-84-23, effective on April 30, 1987, and direct the
Cabrillo School of Nursing to cease operations at 713 Broadway
as of that date.
Minutes - 7 - March 3, 1987
2. Authorize the Zoning Administrator to "stay" the revocation if
it is shown that enrollment has been reduced to the 30-student
limit by the effective revocation date. The Zoning
Administrator may grant a maximum of four 90-day "stays" based
upon a showing of compliance with the 30-student limit
evidenced by an enrollment report filed with the City by the
school and subject to on-site inspection and confirmation by
City staff. If compliance is thus confirmed for a one-year
period, PCC-84-23 will De set for rehearing before the Zoning
Administration to reconsider the revocation.
In response to Council's questions, Director Krempl explained that
the third property in question to be used for parking is 1200 feet
away from the premises; the applicant has a month-to-month lease
on this which expires on March 13; the property has been sold and
will change hands on March 20; the applicant has not complied with
the conditions of the use permit and students are parking on "J"
Street and Broadway in violation of those conditions. As to the
students using public transportation, Director Krempl stated he is
not aware of anyone monitoring that.
Mr. Robert Lownsbury, 5532 E1 Cajon Blvd., San Diego, representing
the Cabrillo School of Nursing, stated he does not agree with the
Planning staff's recommendation as they have documentation for
every car used on a daily basis. He assured the Council there was
no parking on "J" Street or Broadway by these students. He has
further made arrangements to bus all students if the property on
that specific parking lot is sold. Mr. Lownsbury stated that as
of July 1, 1987 the school will either comply with all conditions
or will be physically moved from that location.
There being no further testimony either for or against, the public
hearing was closed.
Councilman Malcolm indicated he met with the applicant because he
would like to see this business remain in the City as they are
providing excellent service. He suggested to the applicant to
obtain another parking off-site; however, now he finds that this
was not a permanent leased agreement. Councilman Malcolm added
that he now feels Council is being "double-dealt" by this
applicant to extend his operation when the applicant knew he did
not have a long-term agreement and because of that, he will be
supporting the revocation.
Councilman Nader commented that a month-to-month lease was not an
outrageous agreement and it now appears that the applicant is
making an effort to meet the conditions of the use permit. If the
school is going to be taking the responsibility of busing all
students, this could be made a condition along with another
condition that the school will terminate on July 1, 1987 unless
they meet all the requirements.
MS (McCandliss/Malcolm) to move on the staff recommendations.
Minutes - 8 March 3, 1987
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
It was moved by Councilman Nader to postpone this item for one
week so that the Council can review the documentation presented by
the applicant on this.
The motion died for lack of second.
The motion to move on the staff recommendation to direct the
school to cease operations passed with Councilman Nader voting
"no."
Councilman Nader explained that if it had been continued for one
week his vote may have been a "yes" vote.
18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
PULLED ITEMS
3b. REQUEST FOR FENCING AT BAYSCENE MOBILEHOME PARK - Virginia
Buckles, Chairperson, Bayscene Residents Committee, 100
Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010
The zoning ordinance does not legally mandate that a fence be
constructed or maintained on this existing residential mobile
home property.
It was recommended that staff be directed to send the property
owner a letter to be sent expressing the benefits of a fence
to the City and overall community appearance and en~ourage him
to be cooperative.
In response to Councilwoman McCandliss' question concerning
whether any low/moderate income monies would be available to
the property owner to install this fencing as an improvement,
Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson stated
there was no specific program to allow that; however, staff
could look at the income of the tenants to see if it w~uld
qualify for that financial assistance.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that if in the future, some
improvements in the park are required, Council should be
reminded about this fence.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to approve the staff recommendation to
send the property owner a letter expressing the benefits of a
fence to the City and the overall community appearance and to
encourage him to be more cooperative. The letter is to be put in
the Council packet for Council review prior to being sent to the
park owner.
Minutes - 9 - March 3, 1987
Mrs. Virginia Buckles, resident of the Bayscene Mobilehome
Park, stated the fence has been broken for some time and has
not been fixed since it was not a mandatory requirement to
have the fence erected at the time the mobilehome park was
built. However, the tenants in the park, especially the
senior citizens, are concerned with people coming in from the
railroad into the park.
e. PERMIT FOR OTAY VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK/CHULA VISTA RECYCLING
Don Lindberg, Attorney at Law, 4201 Bonita Road #245, Bonita,
CA 92002
The City Manager recommended that this request be referred to
staff for report.
Councilman Nader questioned whether this request has been
presented to the Montgomery Planning Committee for their
input. Director Krempl stated it has not.
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to approve the staff recommendation that
this request be referred ~o staff for report and that it is also
to go to the Montgomery Planning Committee for their input.
4. RESOLUTION 12919 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SHORN-KAMINSKI TO DEVELOP
PLANS FOR NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER AND OFFICE REMODELING IN THE POLICE
BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Continued from
meeting of February 24, 1987) (Director of
Public Safety)
At the February 24, 1987 Council meeting, staff had recommended
the retention of the architectural firm of Shorn & Kaminski to
develop the plans for the new Public Safety Communications Center
and office remodeling in the Police Building.
On February 20, 1987, Architect Raymond L. Bernier delivered a
letter to the City Clerk that contained a series of counterpoints
to the staff recommendation to hire Shorn & Kaminski. Mr. Bernier
was one of the architects who had submitted a proposal for this
project. His proposal included a fee of $43,000 compared to the
fee of ~49,600 by Shorn & Kaminski. In selecting an architect for
this project, staff was following Council Policy 102-03 which
provides uniform procedures for seeking and retaining the services
of professional consultants in conformance with Government Code
S4525. The fee proposed by each architect was a consideration,
but a more important consideration was staff's appraisal of the
architect and his consultants, especially the engineering
consultants. In this respect, staff felt the Shorn & Kaminski
team was the most qualified and would provide the City with the
best product.
Minutes 10 March 3, 1987
It was staff's contention that the hiring of Shorn & Kaminski is
justified in that it will result in improved coordination, less
conflict and a more cost effective, quality project.
Mr. Raymond Bernier, 677 "G" Street, Chula Vista, architect and
low bidder on the project, gave his justification for the Council
to accept his low bid, stating it would save the City ~6,600. He
noted who the sub-contractors would be and their credibility in
the construction industry.
Councilman Malcolm questioned whether the firm of Shorn & Kaminski
was contacted since the last meeting to get them to equal the low
bidder price.
Director of Public Safety Winters stated he did not contact that
firm.
City Manager Goss stated that he agrees with the staff
recommendation to approve the agreement with Shorn & Kaminski,
adding that this was a Request For Proposals (RFP) and not a
public bid award. Mr. Goss added that Mr. Greg Hansen, Building
Maintenance Superintendent, will be the Clerk of the Works.
Councilman Malcolm questioned staff time involved, indicating it
may in the long run cost the City more than the $6,600 if it went
to the low bid. He stated he will be voting for this but not
happily because his instincts tell him that the City is going "the
wrong way."
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE MOORE, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
Councilwoman McCandliss asked if this renovation would take care
of all future annexations such as the pending Bonita annexation.
Director of Public Safety Winters said he could not see any future
remodeling unless it would have to go to a second story; however,
he could assure Council that this renovation would be sufficient
to handle the Bonita annexation.
5. RESOLUTION 12920 REQUESTING REPROGRAMMING OF FISCAL YEAR
1986-87 SAN DIEGO URBAN COUNTY BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CITY
GAS TAX FUNDS (Community Development
Director)
Minutes - 11 - March 3, 1987
On April 8, 1986, the Council requested that the County of San
Diego allocate FY 1986-87 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds for the Montgomery area for a project to install street
improvements on William Avenue. The County Board of Supervisors
approved the project with the condition that the CDBG funding
eligibility of the project be verified. A survey conducted by the
City demonstrated that the William Avenue project is not eligible
for CDBG funding. Staff's investigation of the CDBG-funding
eligibility of the project has confirmed the non-eligibility of
the project.
Staff's findings in their report to Council state that because the
proposed improvements are needed and the residents of William
Avenue have been given reason to believe that the City will
provide those improvements at no cost to them, it is recommended
the project De implemented using alternative funds.
A mechanism by which this could be accomplished would be to
transfer sufficient Gas Tax funds out of the Telegraph Canyon
Flood Control Project to the William Avenue project and to request
that the County transfer an equal amount of County CDBG funds from
the William Avenue project account to the Telegraph Canyon Flood
Control Project.
Sufficient funds exist in the Gas Tax Account for the Telegraph
Canyon Flood Control project (#250-2501-GT221) to transfer ~54,000
to the William Avenue project account (#250-2501-GT224) as per the
resolution. CDBG funding currently held by the County to be
allocated to the City's William Avenue project account
(#635-6350-BG160) are to be transferred by the County and
allocated to the City's Telegraph Canyon Flood Control Project
account (#635-6350-BG158).
In response to Councilman Nader's question, Assistant Community
Development Director Gustafson explained it is basically a switch
of funds based on the eligibility.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN NADER, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION 12921 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, EASTLAKE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 85-2, CONTRACT II, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Contract II of the EastLake Assessment District 85-2 is for the
installation of a pump station to be located on the southwest side
of Otay Lakes Road/Lane Avenue intersection. The pump station is
to serve the EastLake Planned Development and is under
construction by the Olson Construction Company. The contract cost
for this work is $988,500 and is to be paid from bond proceeds.
Minutes - 12 - March 3, 1987
During construction of the pump station building slab, Olson
Construction encountered unsuitable material which had to be
removed to properly support the slab. Otay Water District
directed Olson Construction to excavate, dispose of the unsuitable
material and to replace it with acceptable import.
Olson Construction completed the work as well as refitting and
fabrication of the inlet piping due to a misalignment of off-site
piping. They have billed the City $21,523.44 for this change
order, increasing the contract cost to $1,010,023.44. There is
sufficient money available in the contingency fund to cover this
increase in the contract cost.
In response to Councilman Nader's question, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Lippitt stated staff agrees with the
recommendation of the Water District. The $21,523.44 comes out of
the contract for the assessment district.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN NADER, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
10a. RESOLUTION 12922 MODIFYING EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
FRINGE BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PROGRAM (Director of
Personnel)
In September, Council adopted in concept an administrative leave
program that would apply to executive and middle management,
including the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, with the
understanding that such a program before implementation is subject
to final approval of the City Council.
The specific proposal is as follows:
1. This program would provide executive managers with 56
hours of administrative leave annually, and middle
managers with 40 hours of administrative leave.
2. Administrative leave time would be utilized on a "use it
or lose it" basis, which means that if the hours are not
used by the end of the fiscal year, they would be lost
and not accumulated, nor paid off in cash.
3. Currently, middle managers receive two extra floating
holidays (16 hours annually) over and above that received
by other City employees including executive management.
This policy would eliminate the two extra floating
holidays in order that the holiday benefit would be
provided equally to all employees including managers.
4. The hours would be provided on a fiscal year basis,
although for this fiscal year only, it is proposed that
the program begin January 1, 1987 on a prorated basis.
Minutes 13 March 3, 1987
In response to Councilman Nader's question, City Manager Goss
stated that Middle Managements do not have a bonafide association
they are unrepresented; however, they do select committees to meet
informally and issues such as this. This has been discussed with
them and it has their concurrence.
D. RESOLUTION 12923 APPROVING CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS
The 1986-87 MOU with the Chula Vista Employees Association
required a special study to be conducted by the City to determine
if additional wage increases were justified for the following
classifications:
Custodian series All Clerical/Secretarial positions
Recreation Supervisor Aquatic Coordinator
Human Services Coordinator Public Works Supervisor
Traffic Devices Technician Communication Operator
CVEA representatives were consulted and provided input regarding
development of criteria for the comparisons, data collection and
analysis and recommendations to City Council.
Generally the salary study found that the subject classifications
were well below the County-wide mean. In most cases, the study
recommends a 6% wage increase. These recommendations bring the
classes studied to at least within approximately 5% of the survey
mean. Where they do not, a more generous recommendation is not
offered in order to maintain consistent internal salary
relationships.
Fiscal impact to the City for the balance of the 1986/87 fiscal
year is $81,420. No additional appropriation is required as some
additional adjustments were contemplated and sufficient funds were
appropriated in the original salary resolution.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION 12924 SUPPORTING FINDINGS OF SANDAG GOVERNMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REVENUE REPORT (City
Manager)
In December 1986, the draft report on "Regional Governmental
Responsibilities and Revenues" was approved by the SANDAG Board of
Directors for circulation among its members. This report is the
result of a year long study of a SANDAG Task Force which included
five City Managers, a Deputy County CAO, the Executive Director of
the San Diego Tax Payers Association, the Executive Officer of
LAFCO, a member of the League of Women Voters, a water district
Minutes 14 March 3, 1987
managert a university professor, and a representative from the
City of San Diego Manager's Office. The Task Force was chaired by
the Chula Vista City Manager. Basically, the report recommends a
number of major changes in the revenue structure that affects
local government, as well as several cooperative ventures related
to City and County legislative programs and planning and
development standards in urbanizing unincorporated areas. It
basically provides an agenda for future discussion and development
of an implementation plan in the region.
Mayor pro Tempore Moore asked whether or not the City Council
should have been given a specific recommendation such as, if the
County takes the lead.
City Manager Goss stated he does not object to putting in that
specific language, as well as including all the cities in the
County. It would state that it would be "the Board of Supervisors
and the City Council" since it will be a joint process.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to amend the last paragraph of the
resolution to state that "the Council strongly recommends that the
Board of Supervisors in conjunction with all County cities pursue
the recommendation of the Task Force in a manner that enhances
support of SANDAG membership and the League as a whole."
13. REPORT NAUTICAL HERITAGE DAY (Director of Parks &
Recreation)
The Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Development
Committee, requested that the City participate with them in a
Nautical Heritage Day at Bayside Park on Saturday, April 11, 1987
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is slated to be an annual
celebration recognizing Chula Vista's nautical heritage.
It was recommended that the City Council approve the City's
participation in this event with the following stipulations:
1. That the Chamber's Visitor Development Committee obtain
approval for this event from the Port District.
2. That the City be able to obtain insurance coverage for
this event, excluding mechanical rides.
3. That aquatic events be limited to the ferrying of
participants to and from the Californian only.
4. That mechanical amusement rides be allowed for this event
with prior Port District approval and that the ride
concessionaire obtain the necessary insurance coverage as
determined by the City's Risk Manager.
Minutes - 15 - March 3, 1987
5. That future Nautical Heritage Day events be scheduled in
August in order to better accommodate the Californian
schedule and to take advantage of warm weather conditions.
Director of Parks & Recreation Mollinedo reported that the cost
for the City's participation in a Nautical Heritage Day could be
as high as $8,705 depending on insurance costs. Funds for this
event were not budgeted for this fiscal year and will require
Council action appropriating funds for this event. If approval is
obtained from the Port and when firme~ cost figures are obtained,
a resolution appropriating funds will be brought to Council for
action.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the amount of items the City is
to provide and asked what the Chamber will be doing.
Mr. Rick Williams, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated
that they are attempting to obtain financing through a variety of
methods. These funds will pay for brochures, flyers, programs,
etc. and are being provided mainly by the exhibitors. The
Committee has put together an action plan and the Star-News is
cooperating in this extent also. The total budget for the program
is anticipated to be ~18,700.
Director Mollinedo stated that the program has been amended to
eliminate the mechanical rides and the ferrying of participants to
and from the Californian which will reduce the insurance cost to
about ~4,000.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the liability of the City since
they will be obtaining the insurance and having the other agencies
as "also insured."
Director Mollinedo stated that the City will be accepting all
liability for this event The Risk Manager will be involved in
this program. Mr. Williams has been in contact with her and they
are preparing a report for Council.
Mr. Williams stated that he hoped the event on April 11 will be
the day of the dedication of the San Diego beach also.
When questioned about his recommendation for the insurance, City
Manager Goss stated that it would be for the ~5 million.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, City Manager Goss
explained that this item is before the Council for a policy
direction at this time and not for authorization of any funds;
staff will bring back a resolution requesting those funds from
Redevelopment.
Minutes - 16 - March 3, 1987
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) in the staff recommendation to strike out
that portion regarding the exhibits including the sale of beer and
wine and that the insurance be for ~5 million. A resolution to be
brought back to the Redevelopment Agency appropriating the funds.
15. REPORT DIRECT MAIL POSTCARD ADVERTISING FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Community
Development Director)
On July 28, 1986 the City Council requested that staff explore the
feasibility of direct mail postcard advertising for economic
development purposes.
In his written report, the Community Development Director noted
that the Council referral was made in reaction to observation of
an advertising strategy in which mail order sales firms mail out
packets of pre-paid postcard order forms for their merchandise. A
customer can sort through the plastic-sleeved postcard packet,
select specific merchandise, and mail in the postcards for the
merchandise desired.
It was recommended that the City participate in the next edition
of the Site Location Selector, which will be published in April.
By that time, information and promotional materials being prepared
by the Community Development Department and Management Services
will be available for response. It was further recommended that
the City purchase a jumbo postcard ad (5-1/4" x 11") with
mail-back card (5-1/4" x 3-1/4") at a cost of $1,850.00.
The recommended action would approve the expenditure of ~2,400.00
from account number 100-0261-5211, Advertising which has a current
available balance of ~15,000. That expenditure would be ~1,850
for the advertising fee and ~450 for advertising design and
mechanical requirements. Some of these costs may be shared by the
Chamber of Commerce on a reimbursement basis.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned whether or not the City had a
specific plan for advertising and how does this particular
proposal fit into that plan. Unless there would be some follow-up
to it, she feels it would De a waste of money. She noted the
trash disposal bin in her condominium next to their postal boxes
in which people are constantly throwing in this type of material.
Public Information Coordinator Mark Cox explained that as part of
the economic development plan they included a small portion of
funds (~15,000) for this type of advertising.
Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson presented the
Council with a sample booklet noting this type of postcard; they
are perforated and people can tear them out, fill them out and
mail them.
Minutes - 17 - March 3, 1987
Councilman Malcolm questioned why this wasn't coming out of
Redevelopmerit Agency money.
public Information Coordinator Cox, in response to Council's
questions, stated that about 35,000 of these will be printed and
sent out. Staff will report as to how many are returned.
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to move on the staff recommendation for
the approval of the expenditure of $2,400 and for a report to come
back to Council 6 months after the cards are mailed out. The
report is to include the type of business responding to this mail
postcard.
City Manager Goss stated that the actual sample of the postcard
will be available in the City Council office prior to the time it
is being mailed.' The reason it cannot be put on a future agenda
is that the deadline for the submittal is March 12.
16. REPORT REPORT ON STATUE/SIGN AT 1419 HILLTOP
Director of Planning
On February 3 and 24, 1987, Council was presented with a verbal
request to approve an existing rooftop Statue of Liberty located
on a business at 1419 Hilltop Drive. The proponent also asked
that fees associated with any variance therewith be waived.
The recommendation of the Director Of Planning was to deny the fee
waiver request and advise the applicant that his proper legal
recourse is to file for a variance with the Planning Department.
Mr. Pendergraft, speaking on behalf of Mr. Putrus, owner of the
Pizza Parlor at 1419 Hilltop Drive stated Mr. Putrus has taken a
look at most of the signs in the City and is questioning why if
Council allowed for example, a horse to be erected over a bar at
119 Broadway, is he not allowed to have the Statue of Liberty
erected over his pizza parlor.
Mayor pro Tempore Moore explained the exceptions granted by the
City Council to these applicants and noted some of them were
grandfathered in after the Montgomery annexation. All of these
"signs" are in a holding pattern.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested the Council require the
applicant to start the procedure for his variance.
Councilman Malcolm stated he would rather give the applicant a
short period of time to allow him to keep that statue until such
time as he can recoup the money spent for its purchase. He asked
the applicant whether a four month period of time would be
reasonable.
Minutes 18 March 3, 1987
Mr. Putrus stated it would De; he would accept that but he would
like permission to place the statue outside his pizza
establishment.
Assistant City Attorney Rudolf told the applicant that he must
apply for a sign permit if he intends to place the statue anywhere
other than inside his establishment.
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to stay the removal of the statue for a
period of four months (120 days) subject to immediate removal on
the 121st day.
Councilman Nader asked staff to take a look at the law since there
was quite a bit of ambiguity there (amount of signs in a window
display, for instance) and it should be brought back to the
Council to clear it up. He questioned why the Code distinguishes
between the Statue of Liberty and the American Flag which is
raised on high poles (and is exempt from this ordinance).
19. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER None.
20. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor pro Tempore Moore discussed the sales tax proposal
noting that there are 12 items to be submitted to SANDAG for
distribution and may be modified.
City Manager Goss noted he was chair of this particular
committee and it is the intention to modify the list along
with those supplied by the South Bay Transportation
Coalition. This City Council will have an opportunity to
review it before they are mailed out. It will be at least one
month.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilwoman McCandliss stated she would like to draw
Council's attention to a report in the Council packet last
week concerning water sampling tests for the Rio Otay
Industrial Park. There are four wells around the Omar
Rendering Plant. The report states that if there is any water.
in those wells, it concerns a leachate and this should be
reported immediately to the Regional Water Control Board;
however, the staff report states that the Water Control Board
does not evaluate the tests and relies on the individual
tester to inform them of unusually high results.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that this concerns her because
there is no monitoring system set up.
Minutes - 19 - March 3, 1987
City Manager Goss noted that the report to Council was an
informational one; staff has asked the tester to send the
results directly to the City; however, they are not
getting that type of response from the Water Quality
Control District but staff is attempting to gain that
information themselves.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that if this agency does not
respond, perhaps the City should contact the legislators about
it.
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to set this as an agenda item so that
Council can take some appropriate action such as notifying the
legislators, or whatever is deemed appropriate.
b. Councilman Nader referred to the proposed discussion of growth
management, a workshop on March 5 at 7 p.m. He has some
confusion regarding rights vesting in projects at the
tentative map stage and he asked that the Assistant City
Attorney be present to give the City Council a synopsis of the
law on the vesting of rights in land use and what options are
allowed under the Growth Management.
c. Councilman Nader referred to a letter from Supervisor Brian
Bilbray regarding the Task Force recommendation for a
moratorium on Otay.
Council discussion ensued noting the reason the Council took
no action was because the City of San Diego turned down the
recommendation of the Task Force.
MS (Nader/McCandliss) to place this as an agenda item with the
ordinance to enact that recommendation (Task Force) contingent on
the City of San Diego doing the same.
Councilman Malcolm detailed the committee's action, on which
he is a member along with Mayor p~o Tempore Moore. Generally,
the Committee discusses the widening of Otay Valley Road to 4
lanes to take care of the traffic that will be generated there
for which the City of Chula Vista will be paying; Chula Vista
is doing more than its share to put in the public
improvements; they are asking the developer to submit a
tentative map immediately in order to get around the
moratorium; Otay Mesa has 8,000 acres ready for development;
if the City can get rid of 10 percent of the traffic to be
generated, this situation will be under control; the City of
Chula Vista has been invited to a joint meeting with the City
and county of San Diego to address some of these issues; the
question of rezoning will be discussed in order to include
some single-family residential and for the County to do the
same; the problems have occurred because the County has
changed the rules since they want more industrial.
Minutes - 20 - March 3, 1987
Councilman Malcolm stated that he now feels that the Committee
has the situation well in hand and they are moving in a
positive direction.
Councilman Nader withdrew his motion; Councilwoman McCandliss
withdrew the second.
d. Councilman Nader questioned the Director of Planning as to
whether or not a report will be given to the Council on
Thursday evening regarding his motion at the last workshop
meeting (January 29) for a cost of obtaining economic data
concerning present and projected job skills and the employment
pool in this region.
Director of Planning Krempl stated that the consultant will be
at the workshop Thursday evening and he is preparing such a
proposal.
The CoUncil recessed to Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss
Sierra v. Coastal Commission, Sierra v. Marsh, Chula Vista v.
Poppell, potential litigation. The City Clerk was excused and the
City Manager reported that the session ended at 7:10 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 7:10 p.m. to the joint City Council/Redevelopment
Agency meeting of March 5 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., the joint City
Council/School District meeting of March 9 at 4:00 p.m. and to the
regular scheduled meeting of March 10 at 7 p.m.
JCity Clerk
0976C
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, March 3, 1987
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 4:00 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: McCand]iss, Malcolm, Nader, Moore
Councilmen absent: Cox
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. until Thursday,
March 5 at 7:00 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 March 3, 1987
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK
City of Chula Vista, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AimFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S/LN DIEGO ) ss ' OF ADJOUP~N~ENT OF MEETI~]G
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say =:
That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista;
That the reqular meeting of the Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held 3/3/87
and said meeting was adjou. rned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on 3/4/87 at t~he hour of 9:00 a.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door of the place at which said me~ting of 3/3/87
was held.
City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
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Notar~y Public in and for said County
and State of California