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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/06/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, June 9, 1987 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Nader, Moore, McCandliss, Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Harron PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of May 21, 28 and June 2, 1987. - MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes. Councilman Malcolm abstained from the minutes of May 28 and June 2 since he was not present at those meetings. Mayor Cox abstained ~rom the minutes of May 21 since he was not present at that meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PRESENTATION BY LYNETTE BERRY, "FAIREST OF THE FAIR" The Fairest of the Fair, Lynette Berry invited the Council to the Del Mar Fair which begins on June 18 and runs through July. 5. She stated that Saturday, June 20 was "Chula Vista Day" at the Fair. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Cox presented Ms. Berry with a "Key to the City" pendant. 22a. Youth Community Center in western section of the City Councilwoman McCandliss noted that the report from the City Manager on the youth facility was delivered to the City Council late and she has not had time to review it. MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to continue this item for one week. _ City Manager Goss stated that Sweetwater Union High School ' will be considering this item at their meeting on Thursday, June ll. Minutes - 2 - June 9, 1987 CONSENT CALENDAR (3a - 16) Item pulled 11, 12, 13, 15 MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST TO OPPOSE AB 2505 (IDENTIFYING PERCENTAGES A CITY AND COUNTY RECEIVE FROM FINES AND FORFEITURES RESULTING FROM AN ARREST Mayor Fred Nagel, City of La Mesa, P.O. Box 937, La Mesa, CA 92041-0314 This bill amends Penal Code Section 1463, which identifies the percentages a city and county receive from fines and forfeitures resulting from an arrest. The bill decreases the percentages a city receives from fines and forfeitures and increases the county percentage. With regard to this requ.est from Mayor Nagel to oppose AB 2505, action was taken by the City Council at the June 2, 1987 meeting to oppose the bill. MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) that this letter be received and that Mayor Nagel be notified of the Council's previous action on this bill. 4. RESOLUTION 13060 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST AVENUE AND QUI~TARD STREET, DEDICATING SAID STREET TO PUBLIC USE AND NAMING SAID STREET "FIRST AVENUE" (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Recently, Quintard Associates, a general partnership applied for a building permit at 1405 First Avenue. Section 12.24.010 of the City Code provides that the owners of the property being developed are required to dedicate the necessary right-of-way. Among the improvements required was the construction of a sidewalk ramp at the southeast corner of the intersection of First Avenue and Quintard Street. The documents granting these easements have been executed by the owner and submitted to the Engineering Department. 5. RESOLUTION 13061 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES AT 330 PALOMAR STREET, DEDICATING SAID STREET TO PUBLIC USE AND NAMING SAID STREET "PALOMAR STREET" (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Minutes 3 June 9, 1987 Palomar Street is designated as a collector street in the City's General Plan. Current Chula Vista standards call for a right-of-way width of 84 feet for collector streets. The current right-of-way width along the frontage of the subject property is 80 feet. To conform to current standards, the owners have been required to dedicate a 2-foot wide strip along their frontage on Palomar Street. Section 12.24.010 of the City Code provides that the owners of the property being developed may be required to dedicate necessary right-of-way. The document granting this easement has been executed by the owner and submitted to the Engineering Department. 6. RESOLUTION 13062 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES ALONG HILLTOP DRIVE DEDICATING SAID STREET TO PUBLIC USE AND NAMING SAID STREET "HILLTOP DRIVE" (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Hilltop Drive is designated as a collector street. Current Chula Vista standards require a right-of-way width of 84 feet for collector streets. The current right-of-way width for Hilltop Drive adjacent to the subject property is 80 feet. To conform to current standards, the owner of this property has been required to dedicate a 2-foot wide strip of right-of-way along the property frontage on Hilltop Drive. The document granting this easement has been executed by the owner and was submitted to the Engineering Department. 7. RESOLUTION 13063 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) On April lO, 1987, the City Council by Resolution No. 12940 awarded a contract to American Processing Co., Inc. for the removal of underground tanks at various locations in the City. The specifications for the project state "If a small amount of contaminated material is found, the City may have it removed and disposed of as extra work." This provision needs to be applied now as contaminated soil has been excavated at four of the five sites amounting to about 80 cubic yards. This change order will increase the contract amount between $20,000 and $25,000. However, there are sufficient funds available in the fund balance for this project (600-6000-GF37) to cover the increase. · '1 T Minutes - 4 - June 9, 1987 8. RESOLUTION 13064 ADOPTING 1985 REGIONAL STANDARD DRAWINGS AND STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) On April 5, 1983 the City Council adopted the 1982 Regional Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications for construction of public works facilities in the City of Chula Vista. The Regional Standards Committee has revised the standard drawings and specifications so adopted by the City Council and have published the revised 1985 edition. Council adopted the following documents: 1. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction 1985 Edition 2. 1986 Supplement to Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction 1985 Edition 3. Standard Special Provisions 1985 Edition 4. San Diego Area Regional Standard Drawings dated May 1986 5. Department of Engineering Design Standards Construction Standards with Revisions 6. City of Chula Vista Standard Special Provisions - dated May 1987 7. City of Chula Vista Part I Special Provisions General with Revisions 9. RESOLUTION 13065 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATI.ON AT EAST "H" STREET AND 1-805 NORTHBOUND RAMPS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) MCR Electrical Contractors, Inc. completed the installation of the traffic signal at East H Street and the 1-805 northbound ramps on May 7, 1987. All work was completed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and CalTrans. 10. ORDINANCE 2210 ADDING CHAPTER 17.06 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS FACILITIES - FIRST READING IAssistant City Attorney) Minutes 5 June 9, 1987 The new chapter will prohibit two things: (1) Construction, operation, or maintenance of a pipeline within the City for the transmission of crude oil or natural gas taken from offshore crude oil or natural gas drilling or pumping operations within 100 nautical miles of the coastline of the County of San Diego; and (2) the construction operation or maintenance of any commercial or industrial facility operating directly or indirectly in support of any offshore crude oil or natural gas drilling or pumping operations within lO0 nautical miles of the coastline of the County of San Diego. ll. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1.20.010, 9.15.010 AND ADDING SECTION 1.20.020 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INFRACTIONS FIRST READING (Assistant City Attorney) Pulled from Consent Calendar. 12. REPORT ON ROADWAY STANDARDS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Pulled from Consent Calendar. 13. REPORT ON PURCHASE OF FOUR TRACKLESS TROLLEYS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Pulled from Consent Calendar. 14. REPORT DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE OF THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA COUNTRY FESTIVAL (Director of Parks & Recreation) The Downtown Committee of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission to conduct their annual Country Festival on Saturday, July 18, 1987. Special police for traffic/crowd control, Parks and Recreation Department staff for set-up and removal of equipment, and any additional cost incurred by the City will be reimbursed by the Downtown Committee. The only direct fiscal impact to the City will be administrative costs of processing the request and coordinating the use of various City equipment. 15. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA FREEWAY INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC STUDY ((Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Pulled from Consent Calendar. Minutes 6 June 9, 1987 16. REPORT ON REVISED LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE 1/2~ SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) In November 1986, staff prepared a preliminary candidate projects list for the Local Streets and Roads Program of the Local Sales Tax Initiative that will be placed on the November 1987 ballot. The purpose of the candidate projects list is to identify projects that may be funded from the projected revenue from the half cent sales tax. It was anticipated that revisions to the list might be necessary once staff received more information on the projects list expected to be submitted by the County and CalTrans and as changed circumstances or future developments required. The candidate projects list has now been revised. It is anticipated that the City will receive $35,540,000 over the next 20 years if the ballot measure is approved by voters in November 1987. Councilman Malcolm discussed this ballot measure stating that this is the only region in the State which will not be getting its fair share of the money and South Bay cannot afford to lose $100 million. Councilman Nader noted Mayor Cox' proposal to the County which he stated will help speed up Route 125 construction thereby helping the people in La Mesa, E1 Cajon and Lemon Grove who will be working at the Otay Mesa. Mayor Cox noted that SANDAG will be meeting again to review his proposal and will be working with CalTrans on the Route 125 corridor along with considering alternatives to the proposal such as the bike lanes and trolley lines. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to set this for an agenda item for the- meeting of June 16. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND REPORTS 17a. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-87-9: CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR VISTA CORTINA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 87-9, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND EASTLAKE DRIVE BREHM COMMUNITIES (Director of Planning) RESOLUTION 13066 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR VISTA CORTINA, CVT 87-9 Minutes 7 June 9, 1987 b. PUBLIC HEARING P-87-10: CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR VISTA CORTINA, CVT 87-9 RESOLUTION 13067 APPROVING THE PRECISE PLAN FOR VISTA CORTINA c. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-87-O: CONSIDERATION TO REDESIGNATE 22.42 ACRES FROM RP-13 TO RP-8 IN EASTLAKE SHORES - VISTA CORTINA ORDINANCE 2211 REDESIGNATING 22.42 ACRES FROM RP-13 TO RP-8 - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the public hearings open. In his written report to the Council, Director of Planning Krempl explained that this proposal involves a tentative subdivision map, precise plan, and change in land use district for the development of 162 single family residential lots and two open space lots on 22.42 acres located at the southeast corner of Lakeshore Drive and EastLake Drive. The project site consists of 22.42 acres identified as Area R-11 'on the EastLake SPA Plan. The site has previously been graded and is elevated above Lakeshore and EastLake Drive with views to the west, north and east. The central portion of the property has been graded to form a second large pad area yet higher in elevation than the balance of the site. The Precise Plan submittal includes a landscape concept and fencing plan. The landscape concept calls for the installation of indigenous plant materials and irrigation systems on the open space lots as well as the major slopes interior to the development. The open space lots will be maintained by the EastLake Maintenance District, while the interior slopes will be owned and maintained by the individual property owners. The proposed land use designation change from RP-13 to RP-8 is solely for the pu~:~e of consistency. The only difference between the two is the RP-13 District allows a lot depth of 50 ft., while the RP-8 District requires a lot depth of 90 ft. Thus the RP-8 standard is more representative of the deeper lots proposed in the Vista Cortina project. Director Krempl noted that the Planning Commission has approved the subdivision except for three conditions. Staff has submitted the two revised resolutions in which they differ from the Planning Commission recommending the following: Minutes - 8 June 9, 1987 1. The fencing plan shall be revised to reflect the following changes (designations refer to fence designs and locations): - A2 and C shall be raised to 5 ft. high with bars at 4 inches on center. - A1 shall be raised to 5 ft. high with masonry pilasters at 20 ft. on center; or, in the alternative, fence design C as revised may be used at all A1 locations. - E shall be a stucco wall or equal. - B2 and B3 shall have wrought iron at 5 ft. above grade with bars at 4 inches on center. This design shall be carried across the rear of lots 27-30. - Revised designs and details shall be subject to staff review and approval. 2. The development standards shall be revised to contain a detail listing of development standards and restrictions, as well as a tabulation of the exact lot size and coverage for each residential lot. The development standards shall be subject to staff review and approval and shall be recorded -1. concurrently with the final map. The recommendation was that Council approve PCS-87-9, P-87-10 and PCZ-87-O subject to the conditions. Council discussion followed regarding the size and material for the fencing; the Floor Area Ratio (FAR); the zoning proposed; parking spaces available; the EIR which was certified by the Planning Commission. Councilwoman McCandliss compared this subdivision to that of Chula Vista Woods noting that the small lots generally bring on some garage conversions. She questioned what the enforcements would be on this particular issue. Principal Planner Lee stated it would be a zoning enforcement problem. Mr. Bill Hoover, 2835 Camino del Rio South, San Diego 92108, Vice-President, Brehm Communities, stated the first project in the EastLake area was the Rosewind Subdivision; this subdivision was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission on May 13; they do not agree with the deletion of the one lot in order to increase the parking spaces, nor do they agree with the change in the fencing; asked for some flexibility to reduce the coverage in case a smaller plan may be required because of marketing conditions. Minutes 9 - June 9, 1987 Mr. Sam Savino, Civil Engineer for this project, stated that the cul-de-sac in question is 420 feet long; there are lO additional parking spaces down the street as well as the 7 spaces on the cul-de-sac; the overall parking spaces in the entire subdivision is 160 which is a ratio of 3-1; if the parking spaces in the driveways were counted, this would bring the total up to 800 spaces, or a ratio of 5-1. Director Krempl stated staff has no knowledge whatsoever of the 160 spaces. Councilman Malcolm complimented Brehm Communities on its quality developments. He personally likes the single-family detached homes rather than condominiums and would like to see this type of development. However, he does have a problem with this particular subdivision because of the very large homes on small lots and questioned whether this would create any problem. Director Krempl indicated staff was also concerned with this; however, with the combination of single-story and two-story and the landscaping, he is comfortable with the design. There being no further testimonies either for or against, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Moore commented that most of the residents want to park out on the street rather than in their own driveways because they don't want to stain their driveways with car oil and so forth. In answer to the Mayor's question, Principal Planner Lee stated that RV's would be prohibited from parking within the subdivision; however, EastLake is proposing a storage facility in their industrial park and this will be outlined in the CC&R's. RESOLUTIONS 17a and b OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, as revised by staff, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. MSC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on its first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. AMENDED MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to delete the condition under 17a that would lose the lot but to retain it and require them (developers) to have two parking spaces acceptable to the Planning Director to sign off on and if he doesn't, then the developer has to delete the lot. (Rewording of motion: condition one should be deleted if Lot 124 does not provide two additional off-street parking spaces acceptable to the Director of Planning.) Minutes - lO June 9, 1987 Councilman Nader noted he previously proposed a moratorium on all tentative maps until the General Plan is updated; however, since the moratorium was not adopted, he will vote in favor of this map noting that the entire subdivision should be looked at in the overall context of pending the updating of the General Plan. Amended resolutions 17a, 17b and Ordinance 17c carried unanimously. 18. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A WAIVER UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE LAS BRISAS DEL MAR SUBDIVISION (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Mayor Cox noted the staff recommendation to continue this item. MSUC (Cox/Nader) to continue this public hearing to the meeting of July 14, as requested by staff. 19. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INCREASE IN SEWER SERVICE CHARGE (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) ORDINANCE 2212 AMENDING THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING THE SEWERAGE REPLACEMENT FEE FUND RESOLUTION 13068 MODIFYING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt presented transparencies and graphs explaining that the replacement/refurbishment of the existing sewerage system, which is the purpose of the replacement fee, is in fact a part of the cost of providing sewer service. Therefore, it is considered appropriate to include it as part of the sewer service charge which is collected through the water companies. However, the amount collected for sewer replacement will be designated by ordinance and placed in a separate revenue fund. The $2.60/EDU increase in monthly sewer service charges will generate approximately $1,000,000 needed to offset a projected deficit in sewer funds for FY 1987-88 and establish a reserve of 20% of the FY 87-88 sewer budget. The proposed Sewerage Facility Replacement Fee is anticipated to generate initial income of approximately $273,000 per year. Payment of increased collection fee and computer reprogramming "lcos~s to the water companies may be required. Minutes ll June 9, 1987 The recommendation is for Council approval to increase the monthly sewer service charge from $5.40/EDU to $8.70/EDU for single-family dwellings and from $0.43/100 cu. ft. of water consumption to $0.70/100 cu. ft. of water consumption for multi-family dwellings and commercial/industrial properties. Councilman Malcolm questioned why this increase was not going to apply to the ~4ontgomery area. Director Lippitt explained that at the time of the annexation, Montgomery had $900,000 in reserve which had been set aside for capital improvement projects in that particular area. Mayor Cox noted that in November 1988 the Montgomery reserve will be depleted and they will then have to pay this same rate. Council discussion ensued regarding the fact that the rate is proposed to 9o into effect on July l; however, the Water District cannot come on-line at that time and its first billing will not be until the first of September. Attorney Rudolf stated the agreement could state it would be retroactive to July 1. Councilman Malcolm spoke against having the retroactive clause; Director Lippitt stated it was not staff's intention to go that route and requested the change in the - resolution. There being no testimony either for or against, the publicshearing was closed. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) that the starting date will be amended on the resolution from the July 1 date to a date agreed upon by staff and Sweetwater Authority. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to insert the word "major" before the word "refurbishment" and the use of this particular fund would be for capital improvement projects and will have to go through the CIP process; also it will have to come back to the City Council for approval before any expenditures are made. Minutes - 12 June 9, 1987 20. REPORT ON APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK (City Clerk) At the'meeting of June 2, 1987, the City Clerk went into Closed Session with the City Council to discuss the appointment of the Deputy City Clerk. The decision of the City Council was to approve the appointment of Jean Fortune, currently the Deputy City Clerk of the City of Coronado. Mrs. Fortune will begin work on Monday, June 22, 1987 at a starting salary of $2205 per month. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ratify the appointment. 21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Milton M. Hirsch, 45 Woodlawn Avenue, stated that he has been living in that area since 1944; there is an on-9oing parking problem; 36 more units are being built west of this area which total lll units between hSs home and Seavale plus the trailer park. He asked if something could be done about the parking situation such as perhaps widening Seavale Street. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to refer this to staff for a report back to the City Council. b. Lonnie Thomas, Director, Girls Club and Boys Club of Chula ~ Vista, 495 "I" Street, Chula Vista, stated he reviewed the staff report and material. It is a "win-win" situation for everyone and he complimented the Council for their effort and time in coming up with this proposal. c. George Carney, stated he also reviewed the report which he received only 1/2 hour ago. He noted a couple of discrepancies in Mr. Sawyer's report whereby on page 18 he refers to air conditioning unit in the gym. Mr. Carney stated there is no air conditioning unit in the gym; the Boys Club has been without air conditioning for the 30 years they have been operating there and he sees no need to install it in the new facility. He reiterated his suggestion that the Penney's building across the street from the Boys Club be used for the new facility. Mayor Cox explained that the renovation of the Shoppin9 Center was predicated on the developers having that entire site. He noted the new proposed site on the southwest side of the Sweetwater Union High School will be an ideal site for the new facility. : · "1 T Minutes - 13 June 9, 1987 PULLED ITEMS ll. ORDINANCE 2213 AMENDING SECTIONS 1.20.OlO, 9.15.010 AND ADDING SECTION 1.20.020 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INFRACTIONS FIRST READING (Assistant City Attorney) When the Council approved the addition of infraction offenses for loitering and open containers on public streets and sidewalks, it requested a follow-up amendment to make the new offenses "wobblers". That is, the Council wanted the City Attorney's office to have the ability, in the event that factual circumstances were sufficiently aggravated, to charge the offense as a misdemeanor rather than an infraction. This ordinance gives the City Attorney's office that discretionary power. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned how staff was going to differentiate between the misdemeanor and the infraction what would be the guidelines? Attorney Rudolf stated that staff has not met with the Director of Public Safety to go over the details of this. They will do so and a report will come back to Council. Councilman Nader stated he wants to give the Police the maximum latitude and explained the various factors which prosecutors would be looking toware in prosecuting any case. MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to place the ordinance on first reading. MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) for staff to provide a follow-up report for Council information as to how this will be implemented. The report should come from the City Attorney and the Director of Public Safety. Councilman Malcolm stated he does not see the need for any follow-up report, he does not want to get involved in Police business. Council's job is strictly that of policy. Councilwoman McCandliss noted that the report was strictly a general informational report just to see how the ordinance will be implemented. 12. REPORT ON ROADWAY STANDARDS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) In tile course of reviewing the design of East "H" Street, Telegraph Canyon Road, and-Otay Lakes Road, it was pointed out by ~oth staff and applicants that the design speeds for the City of Chula Vista's divided six-lane road was considerably different than other jurisdictions. Minutes - 14 - June 9, 1987 The recommendation was that Council direct staff to revise the Subdivision Manual and Design Standards to reflect a 55 mph design speed for both six-lane and four-lane roads. Councilwoman McCandliss said she found the report somewhat confusing: if the City is designing the roads for 70 MPH (higher level roadway designs), they are building in a larger margin of errors thereby providing a cushion for the 55 MPH driving capacity. She questioned the liability standards, who will benefit from this decrease? Assistant Director of Public Works Garibay declared that the problem becomes one of economics. There is impact on the cost of the grading, wider and straighter roads; the drivers become familiar with a high level road and travel at a speed they are comfortable with it. MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the staff recommendation. Councilwoman McCandliss voted "no." 13. REPORT ON PURCHASE OF FOUR TRACKLESS TROLLEYS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Transit Coordinator Gustafson reported that at its meeting on --.November 18, 1986, Council accepted a staff report which 'recommended that the Transit Division issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit information from various trackless trolley manufacturers pertaining to vehicle specifications, design and cost. SCOOT is considering purchasing four (4) trolleys to operate on CVT Route 706 (Downtowner) and a new Bayfront route. It is staff's conclusion that two manufacturers--Chance Coach, Inc. and Specialty Vehicles Corporation (formerly TVI, Inc.)--best meet the criteria and specifications detailed in the RFP, specifically regarding construction of a heavy duty transit vehicle of proven design, and physical appearance. On March 24, 1987, staff recommended selecting the Chance Coach trolley; however, Council requested that both Chance and Specialty Vehicles bring their respective trolleys to Chula Vista before makin9 a selection. The Chance trolley is here this evenin9 for viewing. The estimated total cost to purchase four Chance Coach, Inc. trolleys is $704,000, including tax and factory pre-delivery inspection by the Equipment Maintenance Superintendent. The expenditure of 3704,000 in FY 1987-88 would leave an estimated balance in the Chula Vista TDA reserve of approximately $1.6 million. Minutes - 15 June 9, 1987 . It was recommended that Council select Chance Coach, Inc. to manufacture four trolleys for SCOOT and recommend to SCOOT Board that the Transit Coordinator develop detailed specifications and negotiate a contract with Chance Coach, Inc. Councilman Malcolm left the dais at this time. Mr. John Smith, Vice-President of TVI, Incorporated (Specialty Vehicles Corporation), presented slides showing various pictures of the trackless trolley which his company manufactures. He noted the quality of the design, the craftsmanship involved and the various alternatives of construction which could meet City standards. Mr. Walter Young, representing the Chance Coach, Inc., presented slides showing and describing the various features of the trackless trolley as manufactured by his firm. Transit Coordinator Gustarson explained the difference in cost between the two trolleys would be approximately $25,000-$30,000 per vehicle. Councilwoman McCandliss indicated her favor toward the TVI, stating the cost was more attractive and the appearance was acceptable. She questioned the maintenance factor. Mr. Gustafson 'stated that he talked to TVI's largest client in Texas and they are pleased with the maintenance of their trackless trolleys. Mr. Gustafson noted the options that are available from TVI; the type of wood; amount of brass; having a back platform and a cattle guide. Councilman Malcolm returned to the dais at this time. MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to accept the staff report and to approve TVI as the successful applicant for the purchase of the trackless trolleys and to recommend this to SCOOT that the Transit Coordinator develop detailed specifications and negotiate the contract with TVI. Mr. Gustafson stated that the bids will be going out shortly and he expects that the trolleys may be on-line by the first of the year. 15. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA FREEWAY INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC STUDY I(Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Minutes 16 - June 9, 1987 On December 16, 1986, Council approved a consultant contract with Kunzman Associates to do an analysis and recommendation for improvements for all of the interchanges between City streets and freeways within the City. This study represents the first phase of an overall project to ensure that necessary short and long-term interchange improvements are identified and coordinated with CalTrans so they can be implemented in a timely manner. The report summarizes the consultant's findings regarding existing roadway geometrics, traffic volumes, volume to capacity ratios and recommendations for traffic flows and reducing delays/congestion. A proposed Phase II work program is also presented for the remainder of the study. It was recommended that Council accept the Phase I report and the proposed Phase II work program. Mayor Cox discussed this item, especially commenting on the intersection of Palomar/I-5 where there is a significant amount of traffic back-up and Main Street/I-5 roadway between Industrial and 1-805 noting this area as an extremely hazardous situation. City Manager Goss stated that staff is working on this but does not have enough information to include it in the budget report. As to the Main Street/I-5 area, staff has contacted the City of _ San Diego for a joint project since part of that roadway belongs 'to them. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to accept the report. Councilman Malcolm referred to the roads along Palomar/I-805 and Telegraph Canyon/I-805 noting that there is a need to double the turn lanes. He noted another thing staff should be considering is the amount of time a motorist has to wait for the trolley to go by the guard remains down long after the trolley leaves an intersection thus creating uneven flows. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she would discuss this with MTDB at their next meeting. 22. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss noted that Captain John Kohls will be retiring from the Police Department on July 1 and will be replaced by Lt. Bourgeois. The Patrol will then be taken over by Captain Hawkins and Investigations will be headed by Captain Bourgeois. Minutes 17 June 9, 1987 b. City Manager Goss noted that the second budget session will start at 4 p.m. on Thursday and will continue on to 7 p.m. at which time the Council will hear the Community Promotions and Boards/Commissions. He suggested that the Parks & Recreation budget be continued until 7 p.m. that evening rather than the 4 p.m. meeting since the Director of Parks & Recreation will not be here on time for the afternoon meeting. c. City Manager Goss gave a status report on the proposed expansion of Brown Field as an international airport. The San Diego City staff's report indicates some expansion with residential development in the west canyon. 23. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Allocation of funds for the Nature Interpretive Center July 16th League meeting In answer to the Mayor's question regarding the Visitor Convention Center, Director of Management Services Thomson stated that staff has received two proposals which they are now reviewing. They will have a report to the Council in the packet delivered to them on Friday. Councilwoman McCandliss noted that the front of the Center looks dirty and should be cleaned. b. Request for reappointments to Boards/Commissions MSUC (Cox/Moore) to reappoint these Commissioners: Board of Appeals: Richard A. Reynolds, Richard P. Welsh Commission on Aging: Mary Jane DiRienzo Civil Service Commission: Bill Berry Board of Ethics: Rudolfo David International Friendship Commission: Mary Brining Parks & Recreation Commission: Robert C. Strahl Planning Commission: Susan J. Fuller Safety Commission: Ernest Arnold, Verne Decker Councilman Malcolm questioned the ethics of Susan Fuller being a member of the Chamber of Commerce and voting on issues at those meetings and then coming to the Planning Commission and voting on those same issues. He stated that there have been some legitimate complaints regarding this. Mayor Cox noted that some of the reappointments are from Charter-established commissions. All of the people asking for reappointments were interviewed by the Council with the exception of Mr. Strahl on Parks & Recreation, whom Councilman Nader did not have a chance to interview. Minutes - 18 June 9, 1987 Councilman Nader stated that he would not request a re-interview of Mr. Strahl unless other members of the Council wished to do so. c. Mayor Cox discussed the League of California Dinner meeting scheduled for July 16. The Mayor submitted a memo noting the price of the crystal coffee mugs would be $1.69 each for 576 pieces and wine glasses would be $2.55 each for 300 pieces. MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to purchase 576 mugs at a cost of $1.69 each. d. Mayor Cox stated that there have been some citizen concerns regarding the need for a crosswalk at Third and "D" Streets to accommodate the residents at the Fredericka Home. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this to staff and Safety Commission for a report back. 24. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Nader asked that the median strip of the 600 block of East "J" Street be included in the June 20 CIP tour noting he has received a number of complaints regarding the need of _ the street improvements in that area. Director Lippitt stated there is $50,000 budgeted but last year the cost went up to $90,000. Staff is trying to pare down the cost and they are meeting with the property owners in this area regarding an assessment district. b. Councilman Moore discussed the lack of cooperation with the Fish and Wildlife Department and the Sierra Club in stopping the construction of Route 54. He stated that the public should be made aware of the lack of cooperation of these federal agencies. Council discussion followed regarding the Sierra Club working with CalTrans on the agreement; the agreement that will be presented to the Judge on June 28 or June 29; that the injunction should be made a part of the record; noted the fatalities occurrin9 on I-5 between 24th Street and "E" Street in the last 5 years; it being an absolutely ludicrous position taken by the Sierra Club to stop the project; the restoration project was approved and designed for the Sweetwater Marsh. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to get together an informational packet to the Council on-the status of this project (what is happening and the approval process it has gone through) and to be prepared to launch a public informational program regarding the '!efforts that have gone on to stop that project. Minutes - 19 June 9, 1987 c. Councilwoman McCandliss asked that she be given a copy of a list of the invited guests to the July 2 Nature Interpretive Center opening. She would like to check this list because she feels there may be some very important people that should be invited. d. Councilman Malcolm asked that staff come back with a report that the City Clerk be required to take full minutes of all Closed Sessions. His request is that the City Clerk docket the item to take minutes, to make a copy of those minutes for Council; have the Council initial them and after the information is no longer necessary, it be declassified and opened up to the public. He asked that the report come back from the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk on this in two weeks (june 23). ADJOURNMENT AT 10:55 p.m. to the budget session on June ll at 4 and 7 p.m. and to the regular meeting of June 16, 1987 at 7 p.m. eM~ket l~'/~uul asz, C~fC 1022C ! l"l T