HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/12/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, December 13, 1983 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Moore,
McCandliss, Malcolm
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1983
Councilman Scott noted page 4 of the minutes refers to the V-C zoning, this
should be Commercial-Visitor (C-V). Councilman Moore referred to page ll of
the i contest). Councilman Moore noted the ty Manager
volunteered to serve on the Subcommittee.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes as amended.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PROCLAMATION CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
Mayor Cox read the Proclamation and Mayor pro Tempore Moore presented each
member of the team with a copy of the Proclamation. A reception for the team
was held in the Conference Room and the public was invited.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. NOTICE OF PROTEST TO LAND ELEVATIONS AT EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT 6 A
SUBDIVISION (L. D. Heiydt)
Mr. Heiydt, property owner located on the southern side of East "J" Street
opposite subject development requested immediate review and reconsideration of
the grading plans relative to Ridge Development, South Bay Villas, E1 Rancho
Del Rey Unit No. 6A.
Councilman Malcolm questioned referring this item to staff. City Manager Goss
explained the City Engineer needs to respond to this question and the Council
should get more information before they take action.
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MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this item to staff.
Mr. Heiydt submitted a second protest to the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION TO REZONE 0.62 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN
"C" STREET AND SEA VALE STREET, 660 FEET EAST OF
NORTH GLOVER AVENUE FROM R-1 TO R-3 - GREENWICH
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Director of Planning)
a. ORDINANCE 2056 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING
0.62 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN C STREET AND SEA VALE
STREET 660 FEET EAST OF NORTH GLOVER AVENUE FROM R-1
TO R-3 - GREENWICH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - FIRST READING
5. PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 207 UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN
APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 334 "C" STREET GREENWICH
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Director of Planning)
a. RESOLUTION 11484 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-84-5 TO
CONSTRUCT A 207 UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENT COMPLEX
AT 334 "C" STREET - GREENWICH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Mayor Cox stated he will open the public hearings on both Items 4 and 5.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearings were opened.
Principal Planner Lee presented a plat of the area noting the zoning request
for two vacant landlocked parcels located between "C" Street and Sea Vale
Street, 660 feet east of North Glover Avenue and 146 feet south of "C" Street
from R-1 to R-3.
On November 30, 1983, the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration
issued on IS-84-5 forwarded for Council adoption, and recommended approval of
the rezoning request in accordance with their Resolution PCZ-84-B and the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Staff concurs with this recommendation.
Mr. Lee further explained the applicant's proposal to construct a 207-unit
senior citizen apartment project consisting of 180 one-bedroom units and 27
two-bedroom units. The units will be housed in 6 buildings ranging from one
story to three stories in height. Parking for 150 cars and one bus stop will
be provided on-site, a ratio of approximately 3 spaces for 4 units.
In answer to Council's questions, Mr. Lee explained the staff's research on
parking whereby they contacted other cities in the County; this particular
development will have one-half space per one-bedroom unit which will give them
33 spaces over the requirement; the location of the three-story buildings; the
site distances from the residences in the area; primary feature of the plan
will be the open space and the main recreational building; and the size of the
units and approximately 576 square feet for a one-bedroom and 700 square-feet
for two bedrooms.
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Housing Coordinator Gustafson responded to Council's questions regarding the
reservation clause of the 25 years for the low and moderate income seniors:
the annual recertification of the income of the individuals by the Housing
Authority; when spot checks are made and discrepancy is found, the developer
will be liable to inspect all of the unit's incomes; and the enforcement
procedure.
Further Council discussion involved the density factor, the noise level, the
drainage problems, the bus stops and the number of units being proposed.
David Davies, 309 Sea Vale, Chula Vista ,representing himself and his mother,
Dorothy Davies, spoke in support of the proposed development noting it will
clean up an area which is an eyesore and will correct the drainage problems
now existing.
Richard Harrold, Battalion Captain, Fire Department, stated hydrants will be
located on the project as needed.
Mr. Dean Smith, 275 Sea Vale Street, spoke against the project referring to
Dr. Peter Watry's report which concluded the project will be overbuilt and
there are no security measures. He felt the density was disproportionate with
the area, and after 25 years the complex could convert to apartments and
become a ghetto.
Mr. Greg DeRienzo, partner, Greenwich Company, stated there will be three fire
hydrants on the site; there will be elevators in the three-story buildings and
the developers have answered all the concerns of the area residents as they
have occurred.
Mr. Dan Biggs, 2727 Hoover Street, National City, engineer for the project,
stated he has worked very closely with the staff and all the problems
concerning the drainage, the lO0-year flood flows, and the mass grading plans
have been addressed.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Councilman Scott expressed his concern with the number of senior citizen
housing units being constructed in the City and the concentration of them in
u r s e s as they come in.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for a report to come back from the Planning Department
on this ordinance at the first Council Conference meeting in February.
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Discussion of the motion involved having the staff address the policy
questions such as - are all the proposed senior citizen housing projects
occurring at the north end of the City; is there a concentration of housing in
one particular area; regarding the density given to entice developers to
build, is the City giving too much density; how many senior housing projects
and units are being built; how are they handled.
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 9.3 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OTAY LAKES ROAD
AND EAST "H" STREET FROM P-C TO C-C-P - WILLIAM LEE
AND CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Planning}
a. ORDINANCE 2057 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING
9.3 ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OTAY LAKES ROAD
AND EAST H STREET FROM P-C AND R-1 TO C-C-P - FIRST
READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Principal Planner Lee explained the item involves the rezoning of
approximately 9.3 acres located at the northwest corner of Otay Lakes Road and
East "H" Street from P-C (Planned Community} and R-1 (Single Family
Residential) zoning to C-C-P {Central Commercial with the Precise Planned
Modifying District attached}.
The zone change application submitted by William Lee is a request to rezone
8.5 acres of P-C zoned property to C-C-P. In order to establish a logical
zone boundary, the City included two adjacent R-1 zoned parcels totalling
approximately 0.8 acres. One parcel is located along the north side of East
"H" Street and the other is located at the northwest corner of the two
streets. These two parcels were owned by Southwestern College and they are
being sold to Mr. Lee, which will place all of the property into one
ownership. In the event this sale is not consummated, staff and Planning
Commission recommend a~proval with two conditions placed on the development to
ensure the proper deve opment of these properties.
Mr. William Lee, 591 Camino de la Riena, #510, San Diego, 92108, {the
applicant) discussed the vote of the Planning Commission adding he is now in
escrow and no problems exist.
There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss to place the ordinance on first reading.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. ll HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE
(TERRA NOVA) (City Engineer/Planning Director)
a. RESOLUTION 11485 ESTABLISHING OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. ll
IN HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE (TERRA NOVA)
b. RESOLUTION 11486 ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM
FINANCIAL SCENE, INC. DBA THE VILLAGE COMPANY FOR
OPEN SPACE LOTS "S", "T" AND PARCELS 1 AND 3 OF
PARCEL MAP 13006
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
City Engineer Lippitt stated McMillan Development, Inc. managers of Hidden
Vista Village (Terra Nova) on behalf of the owner, Financial Scene, Inc., has
petitioned for formation of an open space maintenance district in accordance
with the conditions of approval (6 and 56) of the Tentative Subdivision Map.
The petitioner is the present owner of all the assessed properties except
those owned by the City. The responsibility for paying the open space
maintenance assessment will be conveyed with each of the benefiting properties
as those properties are sold.
City Engineer Lippitt is recommending approval of the requests.
In response to Councilman Moore's question, Mr. Lippitt explained how a brow
ditch is installed.
Mr. Ken Baumgar~ner, 2727 Hoover Street, National City,representing McMillan
Development, stated they have been working on this project for approximately
one year. They have requested boundary changes to include the open space
areas into the maintenance district noting lot "W" should also be included.
The schedule calls for the open space to be turned over to the City in June
1984, at which time the developer will have one year's responsibility for the
maintenance.
Mayor Cox questioned the obligation of the City for the median island if the
street is designated as a Scenic Highway. The landscaped median island would
be of as much benefit to the City as to the homeowners in the district.
There being no further comments either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the texts were
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None)
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE IN PARKING TIME LIMITS FOR
CERTAIN METERS IN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT
(Director of Finance)
The City Council at their meeting of September 13, 1983, suggested that as a
result of the new United Artists Theatre opening along with other new
businesses in the focus area, other stores along Third Avenue consider staying
open later in the evening.
At the meeting of October ll, 1983, the Parking Place Commission recommended
extending the time of all on-street parking meters from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In
addition, they recommended a change of parking time limits for 12 meters on
Third Avenue.
Director of Finance Grant reported the Parking Place Commission met today and
recommended only those meters on Third Avenue be extended They also
recommended a number of meters to be established for 12-minute parking. The
Traffic Control Officer, however, believes this would be a safety hazard.
Council discussion followed regarding the philosophy of extending the time on
the parking meters; the meters are for parking control; this item should be
referred to the Downtown Association for their input. Mr. Grant stated some
of the members of the Parking Place Commission are also members of the
Downtown Association and they are aware of this proposal.
MSC (Cox/Scott) to continue this item for one week, to refer it back to staff
and ask the Downtown Association to come back with a recommendation.
Councilman Malcolm spoke against the motion stating the Council could make the
decision tonight. The motion carried with Councilman Malcolm voting "no".
10. RESOLUTION 11487 APPOINTING A CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY FOR RISK MANAGEMENT (Director of Personnel)
The City of Chula Vista is participating in the Joint Powers Authority and
must designate an official voting member as called for in Article 2 of the
Joint Powers Agreement.
Director of Personnel Thorsen explained the revised resolution designates the
City Manager or his designee as the voting representative to the JPA. With
the City's current structure, the Director of Personnel (Risk Manager) will
serve as the usual designee. This will allow a continuation in the
· this f.nction and help to co.solidate risk ma.ageme.t
o 21 VVit s in t.e Perso..el Department.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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ll. RESOLUTION 11488 APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT OF 1960 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO (City Engineer)
In April 1982, Chula Vista entered into agreement relative to the sale of
Metropolitan Sewage System capacity to the Spring Valley Sanitation District.
In order to fully effectuate that sale, it is now necessary to execute an
amendment to the Sewage Disposal agreement of 1960 between the City of San
Diego and the City of Chula Vista.
Councilman Malcolm said he and Councilman Moore visited the water treatment
plant in San Diego and suggested the City set aside the sewer money to invest
in a similar project. Mayor Cox noted this item has been referred to the
staff some time ago for a report.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION 11489 APPROVING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AGREEMENT FOR
THE OTAY MESA SEWER AMONG THE CITIES OF SAN DIEGO,
CHULA VISTA, THE MONTGOMERY SANITATION DISTRICT, OTAY
INTERNATIONAL CENTER AND OTAY WATER DISTRICT (City
Engineer)
After many months of effort by representatives of the City of San Diego, Otay
Water District (OWD), Otay International Center (OIC), Montgomery Sanitation
District (MSD) and the City of Chula Vista, a complex interagency agreement
has been prepared which would allow Otay International Center to temporarily
connect to and make use of the Date/Faivre Sewer (which is operated jointly by
MSD and Chula Vista).
The City Engineer recommended Council's approval of the agreement and
certifying it has reviewed and considered Otay International Center EIR (San
Diego EDQ No. 83-0748) and the Adequate Prior Environmental Review document on
file with the City Clerk.
In response to Councilman Scott's concern, City Engineer Lippitt explained the
benefit which would be derived by the City in approving this agreement.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent.
The resolution passed by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Cox, Moore, McCandliss, Malcolm
NOES: Scott
ABSENT: None
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13. REPORT NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUND
FY 83-84 CLAIMS (City Engineer)
a. RESOLUTION 11490 APPROPRIATING TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
AND GAS TAX FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE COMPLETION OF A PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY STUDY
Every year 2% of the non-motorized Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds
are available for the regional planning and construction of pedestrian and
bicycle facilities. This year $646,900 in TDA funds were distributed to the
region's SANDAG member agencies. $12,500 of this total was allocated to the
City of Chula vista for construction of pedestrian improvements along Allen
School Lane ($10,000) and for a pedestrian safety study $2,500).
On November l, 1983, the Council approved a mid-year claim of $13,000 for the
construction of pedestrian improvements along East "J" Street. This claim was
partially funded (57,500) by the SANDAG Bicycle Facilities Committee at their
meeting of November 30, 1983.
The City Engineer recommended Council (1) appropriate 52,500 from the TDA fund
to Account No. 602-6020 LTFOT-Pedestrian Safety Study; (2) appropriate $7,500
from TDA funds to Account NO. 602-6020-LTFO9-East "J" Street Pedestrian
Improvement; (3) appropriate 55,500 from the unappropriated balance of Gas Tax
funds and transfer to Account No. 250-2501-GT170-East "J" Street Pedestrian
Improvement.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to approve the report.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss reported Chula Vista has been receiving national
publicity in the International City Manager's Association magazine and
the Public Management magazine on issues such as improvement management
with articles on small electrical and plumbing permits and excessive
sick leave.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
15. REPORT FINANCING OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR 1911 BLOCK ACT
PHASE XVI PROJECT (City Engineer)
City Engineer Lippitt reported this is the first project in a program to
install missing street improvements within the City. This project includes
property with missing improvements on streets which are school routes or
routes to major public facilities.
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On August 30, 1983, the Council adopted policy for City participation in 1911
Block Act Program proceedings.
On February 8, 1983, staff submitted a report to the City Council listing the
various financing alternatives for the construction of improvements under the
Block Act Program. Staff is recommending Alternative l: The City to advance
the funds and be paid back over a ten year period at 7% interest as a lien
against the property.
The City has budgeted $37,000 for construction of this project. However,
additional funds may need to be appropriated at the time of award of contract
to cover construction costs, engineering, and survey expenses. This could
range from $10,000 to $15,000. With Alternative l, the City will be repaid
the construction cost of approximately $40,800 over the next ten years with an
interest rate of 7% per annum.
MSUC {Malcolm/Moore} to accept the report.
16. REPORT DRAINAGE PROBLEMS ON PROVENCE COURT {City
Engineer/Director of Public Works Operations)
City Engineer Lippitt referred to his written report explaining there is a
small 5-foot wide concrete channel traversing along the edge of the property
at 62 Proverice Court. This channel was constructed at the time Provence Court
was built in 1966 and at that time picked up drainage from a natural
watercourse south of Provence Court. Because of development upstream, the
City staff has received complaints from Mr. Wiley and his neighbor, Mrs.
Cofer, concerning the standing water and general mess adjacent to their
property, which they have asked the City to correct.
After staff investigation and analysis of the situation, the City Engineer is
recommending Alternative 3: removal and reconstruction of curb outlet with
minimal reconstruction of curb, gutter and sidewalk to improve drainage on one
side of the cul-de-sac.
The cost to implement this alternative is estimated to be about $9,000.
Councilman Moore expressed his concern with spending $9,000 for this drainage
problem which will not solve the entire issue. He noted this could have been
solved some time ago if the easement was granted. Mayor Cox indicated it
would have been helpful if the Council could have some slides of the problem
area.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm} to continue this item to the first meeting in January and
for staff to take slides of the area and bring back more information to the
Council.
Mr. Wylie stated there are many things that have been thrown into the area
coming down from the Shephardville Estates. He is constantly cleaning up the
area from motor oil, beer cans and other debris.
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Mrs. Cofer declared she has been washed out of her house; has been cleaning up
this place for years; at one time, she fell into the ditch and was put in
intensive care with multiple injuries. She has been discussing this with the
City for the past 18 years and feels the City should take care of it based on
the taxes she is paying.
Mr. George Cofer, 68 Provence Court, stated the reason he did not grant the
easement to the developers at that time (1978) was because they spoke very
harshly to his wife. He noted that during the last rains, his fence was
washed away for a distance of 120-feet and all of the rugs in his home were
ruined.
Councilman Moore commented that if the easement had been granted in 1978, the
problem would have been solved. He reiterated the importance of staff having
this personal touch with the residents for any problem area within the City.
17. REPORT PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM TO OTHER CITIES THROUGHOUT
THE COUNTY (City Clerk/Director of Management
Services)
At its November 15, 1983 meeting, the City Council directed staff to explore
the possibility of distributing "good news" about Chula Vista to other cities
through the City Clerk's office. The purpose would be to capitalize on the
City Clerk's relationship with other cities to highlight accomplishments which
reflect Chula Vista's innovativeness and productivity. This report outlines a
recommended Public Information Program involving the City Clerk and Public
Information Coordinator.
Councilman Scott suggested a one year sunset clause be put on this project.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report with the one year sunset clause.
Councilwoman McCandliss asked the staff to include in the report an itemized
list of the City Clerk's expenses (postage, etc).
18. REPORT CONTRACT STREET SWEEPING (Director of Public Works
Operations/Principal Administrative Analyst)
Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining from voting on this matter due to a
possible conflict of interest.
At its May 26, 1983 budget review session, the City Council requested staff
update a May 1982 report on contract sweeping by bringing the report current,
reviewing contract sweepin in other cities, and preparing a cost comparison
of contract sweeping to Ch~ula Vista's sweeping operation.
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A detailed report was submitted by staff. The conclusion was, notwithstanding
the advantages and disadvantages of a contract sweeping operation, Chula
Vista's present cost per curb mile when compared to the cost per curb mile of
-., those agencies contracting for the service, appear to be lower than most
contract costs. Due to the numerous variables to both the City and potential
contractors, the only way a valid comparison can be drawn is to develop
Request for Proposal and entertain bids from private contractors. Therefore,
they recommended, for comparison and evaluation purposes, Council consider
requesting staff to seek multi-year Requests for Proposal {RFPs) for contract
sweeping purposes.
If the City Council opts to contract its street sweeping operations, the
fiscal impact would remain unknown until the RFP is let. If in-house sweeping
operations are expanded, the immediate net dollar impact to the City would be
approximately $180,740 including personnel, maintenance and equipment costs,
plus the ongoing operations and depreciation costs noted in this report.
MS {Malcolm/Cox) to accept the staff recommendation.
City Manager Goss remarked the level of service can be improved using gas tax
funds.
Council discussion followed regarding the possibility of going out for the
RFP's; this information would be needed at budget review; the full cost
recovery factor; the street sweepings dumped on "H" Street/I-805 area which
may be "illegal". Assistant City Manager Asmus commented the State granted
the City this particular land and it was legal to dump sweepings in that
area. Mr. Asmus added he checked into other data today and the only thing not
included in the staff report was what it would cost the City if it would
acquire two new sweepers. Mr. Asmus said he is convinced that the $9 per foot
as quoted in the report is a figure no private entity can match.
Councilman Moore asked the staff to include all this new data as listed in the
report: chip seal cost, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. Director of
Public Works Operations Crouse commented on National City's response to their
RFPs - they declined to go along with any contract sweeping.
The motion carried unanimously.
19. REPORT TREE TRIMMING {Director of Public Works Operations)
At its September 27, 1983 meeting, the City Council requested staff prepare a
report outlining the changes to the City Street Tree Maintenance Policy which
was adopted by Council in October 1982. Council requested staff address the
latitude and rights of property owners regarding the substitution and removal
· -~ of street trees in tree easements behind monolithic curbs.
The Street Tree Committee recommended the Council consider at budget time the
addition of one Senior Tree Trimmer and two Tree Trimmers to the City's Public
Works Operations Street Tree Maintenance Division.
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If this recommendation is not acceptable, its alternative is for the City to
quitclaim the City's tree easement back to all property owners with tree
easements.
Director of Public Works Operations Crouse recommended the Council authorize
staff to implement Option 3 allowing for the review and approval of requests
for street tree removals, replacements and/or trimming by the Public Works
Operations Director until a request for one additional street tree crew is
evaluated at the fiscal year 1984-85 budget sessions. Further, for staff to
investigate and return to the City Council with recommendations regarding the
feasibility of contracting for the limited trimming of street trees located in
the tree easement behind monolithic curbs, which may become hazardous prior to
the time a decision can be made regarding an additional street tree crew.
Councilman Moore stated this should be an item for a Council Conference.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to schedule this for a Council Conference and for staff
to have full data along with displays, etc.
20. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox noted the last Tuesday in December has traditionally been
cancelled as a Council meeting; however, there is a request to have a
meeting just to have the second reading of the Ordinance on the Otay
Valley Redevelopment project.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to cancel the 7 p.m December 27 Council meeting and
reschedule it for 4 p.m. The only item scheduled will be the second reading
of the ordinance regarding the redevelopment district.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Malcolm questioned the area at "H" Street/I-805 which is now
being used as a dumping grounds for street sweepings. Assistant City
Manager Asmus stated he has similar concerns about this since there can
be some problem with constant dumpings in this area. Councilman Scott
remarked the plan is to have the property used for a soccer field.
b. Councilman Malcolm questioned when the status report would be coming on
the gopher problem at the golf course. He stated he again counted over
100 gophers on the golf course over the last weekend.
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated a concerted effort is being made to check
this problem. There are now 165 traps on the course and he has given specific
direction to utilize seasonal staff time to correct this problem.
c. Councilman Scott declared there are a number of waterheads missing on the
golf course. City Manager Goss stated he will give the Council a report
on this.
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d. Councilman Scott noted the area between Hilltop and "L" Street on
Telegraph Canyon Road which had been landscaped and which has over the
years been ruined by water damage, is being filled up with asphalt. He
indicated this was a violation of Council policy. The area is right next
to Melrose and Hilltop west of 1-805 on Telegraph Canyon Road.
MSUC {Cox/Scott) for a staff report on this.
e. Councilman Scott referred to the comments made by two residents at the
last meeting regarding the Pointe Subdivision and the water quality which
may be affected. Since water is a very important aspect, he felt the
Council should get some kind of assurance that safeguards will be taken
if the Pointe project goes in.
MS (Scott/McCandliss) for staff to bring back a report on the water quality.
Director of Public Works Operations Crouse explained the Pointe project will
install a first flush system which will take the pollutants out of the water.
He indicated the project will improve the quality of the water. Councilman
Moore expressed his concern with Council requesting a report from the
Sweetwater District Board, indicating this would be precedent setting.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC {Moore/Scott) for staff to request the Water District keep the Council up
to date on the water quality as it is now and how it will be affected by the
Pointe project.
f. Councilman Scott reported on a letter he and Councilwoman McCandliss
received from Cox Cable TV which indicated they were "ignorant" because
they did not vote for the rate increase. Cox Cable also offered them
one-half day training session - an indoctrination.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for December 20, 1983 at
7:00 p.m.
M. FULASZ, CMC
' City Clerk
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