HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/11/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, November 15, 1983 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott,
Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss
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 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1983
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes of November 8, 1983.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 13-19, 1983 WINTER STORM
AWARENESS WEEK (Director of Public Safety)
Mayor pro Tempore Moore presented the Proclamation to Captain Clark of the
Services Division of the Chula Vista Police Department. Captain Clark stated
the local office of emergency services has time available on local
TV stations. Pamphlets will be placed at local fire departments which are
available to the public.
b. SHOWING OF BAYFRONT SLIDE FILM
City Manager Goss commented the presentation has been shown 37 times to
approximately 1,888 people in the community and is scheduled to be shown 12
more times. It depicts the proposed local coastal plan of the bayfront area
which will be presented to the State Coastal Commission for approval in
December. Mr. Bob Campbell, Co-Chairman for Citizens for a Beautiful Bayfront
commended Mayor Cox and Vice Mayor Moore for time they have spent in making
speeches and pres~gtations and in handling everything involved in
presentations to various community agencies. He and Penny Allen (Co-Chairman
of the organization) have been involved in obtaining community support which
they hope will have some bearing on the Coastal Commission decision.
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City Manager Goss referred to the petitions circulating in the community in
support of this bayfront plan - 2,000 signatures have been obtained and many
more petitions are out in the Community.
The slide presentation was shown by Mark Cox, Public Information Coordinator.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (Director of Personnel)
Paul Legler
456 Elm Avenue
Chula Vista, Ca 92010
A claim was filed against the City in the amount of $5,000 for property
flooding on February 28, 1983 due to alleged improper maintenance and cleaning
of a drainage channel in back of his residence. Due to the questionable
liability to the City and in order to commence the Statute of Limitations,
Carl Warren and Company and the risk management staff recommended Council
reject this claim.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to reject the claim. Councilman Scott abstained
because of possible conflict of interest.
b. REQUEST URGING IMPLEMENTATION OF BICYCLE ROUTE FACILITIES REPORT (Kim
Stumper)
Mr. Stumper, 4743 Cape May Avenue, San Diego 92107, urged Council adopt the
Chula Vista Bicycle Route Facilities Report (September 1983) along with its
implementation.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) refer this item to staff to be considered during a
Council Conference on the same subject.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUESTED RATE INCREASE IN SECONDARY
SERVICES FOR COX CABLE TELEVISION, SAN DIEGO
a. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11220 AMENDING INCREASE
RATES (Continued from the meeting of October 18,
1983) (Director of Finance)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
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City Manager Goss referred to the written report submitted to Council
explaining that on June 14, 1983, Cox Cable of San Diego requested an increase
in the rates charged for secondary services. The last increase for these
services was in May 1977. The Director of Finance conducted a rate study
based on a review of costs associated with the provision of secondary services
and the pro-forma financial data submitted by the Company for the years ending
December 31, 1984 through December 31, 1987. The financial statement prepared
and submitted to Council was based on budget forecasts provided by the Company
and discussions with Company officials. The financial statement projects a
loss each year through December 31, 1987 at the current rates. The rate
analyst for San Diego indicated the proposed increase in rates for Cox Cable
are reasonable and justifiable. The Director of Finance finds the requested
rates for secondary services are appropriate and will provide uniform rates
throughout the County of San Diego.
Mr. Rene Franken, Assistant Director of Finance, responded to the Council's
questions regarding the rate schedules and comparative studies.
Don Channel, Cox Cable San Diego, testified rates have not been adjusted since
1977; installation charges are used as a marketing tool; installation rates
have been low and do not reflect the cost of doing the install; reconnects are
approximately $15 and the cost of the install is about $30; there is a 30%
turn factor in the cable system which means 30 new subscribers are needed
every year to maintain 100 new subscribers; Cox Cable concurs with the staff
report.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' query, Mr. Channel agreed that the last
rate increase was to subsidize these rates and the company is now trying to
bring these rates up to accurately reflect the basic costs so that there will
not be another requested rate increase in 1984.
Pat Porter, 418 "I" Street, Chula Vista complained of the service given by the
Cable Company and the problems she encountered with payment of her monthly
service bill.
There being no further comment, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
Council discussion followed regarding the staff meeting with the Cable Company
tO negotiate the franchise provisions; the cost for the install being higher
than the collection of fees - it is now at $15 and $30 is needed for full-cost
recovery.
Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the last rate increase proposal (April
1983) in which the staff reportedly looked at the basic rate increase, then at
the profit and loss statement and came up with a return on the investment.
She questioned whether that analysis only included that portion which dealt
with the basic rate or whether it included the revenue and expenses of the
secondary service. Assistant Director of Finance Franken answered the return
on the investment was based on the total income generated on the capital
investment.
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Councilwoman McCandliss noted the return wasn't adequate so the basic rate was
increased. She questioned, however, if equity was brought into the system at
that time (April), why is there now some inequity in the system.
Mr. Franken responded in this case, staff only addressed the secondary
services. The income realized on the secondary services was compared strictly
on that investment in order to realize that revenue (for the secondary
services).
Councilman Scott felt that was totally inconsistent - the Cable Company gets a
rate increase on the total amount and then they come back and get a rate
increase on part of what has already been granted an increase, except the cost
is higher.
City Manager Goss remarked the original report and analysis was made by the
Director of Finance who is not here this evening to respond to these
questions.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to hold this item over until more information is
obtained from the originator of the report (Finance Director).
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO AMUSEMENT FACILITIES AND GAMES
a. ORDINANCE 2053 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.013 AND 19.58.040 RELATING TO
AMUSEMENT FACILITIES AND GAMES - FIRST READING
(Continued from the meeting of October 18, 1983)
(Director of Planning)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Principal Planner Lee stated this item was continued from the City Council
meeting of October 18, 1983 in order that items discussed at the meeting could
be incorporated into the proposed amendment. This included the following: (1)
allow children to play during school hours when accompanied by an adult 21
years of age or older; and (2) definition for "normal school hours". Although
school hours vary (7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p. m.), the Director of Public Safety
indicated the term "normal school hours", while not specifically defined, is
still enforceable and would not pose a problem for peace officers.
The Director of Planning recommends Council adopt the ordinance as recommended
by the Planning Commission and add the provision for the establishment of a
regulation of 3 or fewer video game machines and the amendments regarding the
school hours.
The Planning Department feels the City is overregulating and enforcement would
have to come through complaint and follow up operations.
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In answer to Councilman Malcolm's query, Principal Planner Lee explained
operators that have CUP's would not have to reapply. The Planning Commission
review has the authority to raise or lower the standards.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to place the ordinance (as recommended by staff) on first
reading. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
approved unanimously.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Robert Roelle, 158 East "L" Street, Chula Vista expressed his desire "to
remove the entire Safety Commission" due to their recent action
recommending removal of school signs from one location to another and
"flagrantly endangering the children of Chula Vista". Mayor Cox noted the
Safety Commission is an Advisory Committee to the Council and only makes
recommendations.
b. Carol Freno, 3703 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita, representing the Sweetwater
Valley Civic Association requested a date for staff response on the
Sweetwater Valley Associations' request for a moratorium along Bonita
Road until a traffic study can be made. City Engineer Lippitt responded
Caltrans will soon be awarding a contract to make some improvements at
the 1-805/Bonita Road intersection. Mr. Lippitt will present an
informational report to Council at the next meeting.
c. Patricia Porter, 418 "I" Street, Chula Vista noted the increased number
of derelicts or street people sleeping under cars, along shrubberies and
in Chula Vista Library Park.
d. Larry McKenna, 1347 Mountain View Lane, representing the Citizen's Action
Group, referred to the Otay Road Redevelopment Project Area and asked
Council to take immediate action to change the land use designating the
area east of Brandywine and north of Otay Valley Road from General
Industrial (IG) to Limited Industrial (IL) .
Director of Planning Gray answered the Council's questions pertaining to the
time frame involved in changing the land use requirements of the General Plan;
analysis and environmental process would have to be done; a Negative
Declaration as opposed to an Environmental Impact Report depending on public
response when project is announced; Negative Declaration would take four
months to go through all the hearings and steps involved; Redevelopment Plan
must be consistent with City and County General Plan; if land uses were to be
changed the General Plan would have to be changed; General Plan could be
amended but that could not occur until the first year; staff could be given
direction to start proceedings to initiate the General Plan Amendment;
language could be added to the redevelopment plan stating the intent of the
Council (to amend the General Plan).
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to initiate General Plan Amendment to change zoning
from General Industrial (I-G) to Limited Industrial (I-L).
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Director of Planning Gray requested staff also be authorized to include in the
~.~ study the area south of Otay Valley Road presently designated as agricultural
land; the changed land usage would have no effect until it is annexed to the
City.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to consider zone change for property south of Otay
Valley Road and possibility of changing agriculture to light industrial
usage.
Tom Hudson, 236 East Quintard Street, Chula Vista, expressed his concerns with
the County receiving l-l/2 million dollars revenue from the Otay Land Fill.
He suggested the City condemn the land, annex it and the revenue generated
could pay for City services. Mr. Hudson added the City of San Marcos recently
annexed 200 to 300 acres of land on which will be constructed a multi-million
dollar trash-to-energy plant. ,
h th Otay
Mayor Cox explained t e City owns e land of the dumpsite; however, the
County of San Diego operates all the sanitary fills in the County. The Mayor
suggested Mr. Hudson meet with the City Attorney to discuss his concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 7-9)
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the Consent Calendar.
7. RESOLUTION 11453 AMENDING ARTICLE V AND VI OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (Director of Finance)
On July 28, 1981 the City Council changed the enrollment date for the City's
Deferred Compensation Plan from January to July each year in order to permit a
participant in the Plan to defer a portion of income based on salary
adjustments granted in July, instead of having to wait until the following
January. Salary negotiations for Fiscal Year 1983-84 were not comRleted until
after the July enrollment period. Unless the City's Plan is amended,
employees wishing to make changes would have to wait until July 1984. The
Director of Finance recommended the City Council amend Articles V and VI of
the City of Chula Vista's Deferred Compensation Plan opening up the enrollment
period for all eligible employees.
8. RESOLUTION 11454 ENDORSING THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES RELATIVE TO FEDERAL CABLE
LEGISLATION, LOCAL AUTHORITY AND CABLE SUBSCRIBER
PROTECTION (City Attorney)
The resolution is in support of one circulated by the City of Lakewood which
will be submitted to the National League of Cities in New Orleans the end of
this month regarding modification of proposed federal cable legislation.
9. RESOLUTION 11455 PROCEEDING UNDER THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 TO
SUMMARILY VACATE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT ON LOTS
262 AND 263 OF EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT NO. 5 (City
Attorney)
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On September l, 1983 letters by property owners at lO17 and 1021 Arroyo Drive
were submitted to the Engineering Department requesting encroachment permits
to allow construction of fences across the 20-foot drainage easement. The
City Engineer reports since the easements were granted in November 1977,
pedestrian access has not been used for its intended purpose. Now that this
easement terminates in a gully due to grading of E1 Rancho del Rey, Unit 6B,
it would be to the City's benefit to vacate the access portion of the easement
and consequently allow the property owners to erect the fences as requested.
(See page ll for the amended resolution).
End of Consent Calendar
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
lOa. REPORT MEMORIAL PARK PHASE II REDEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPING
b. RESOLUTION 11456 PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO
RENOVATE PARKWAY COMMUNITY CENTER INTERIOR WALLS
(Parks and Recreation Director)
In a written report to Council, Parks and Recreation Director Pfister stated
that at the September 14, 1983 meeting, Council requested a report on the
status of landscaping around the Parkway Community Center and the condition of
the walls of the game room and hallways of the facility.
He recommended Council authorize: (1) adoption of the resolution appropriating
$7,993 from the unappropriated balance of PAD funds to accomplish interior
wall renovation and painting of Parkway Community Center by contract; and (2)
hiring of a landscape architect to prepare a concept landscape master plan and
subject to approval, prepare plans and specifications to implement Phase II of
Memorial Park Master Plan including landscaping around the Parkway Community
Center.
Mr. Pfister showed a rendering of the recommended improvements and responded
to questions regarding cost sharing and the availability of in-house people to
do this work.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested the possibility of scaling down the proposed
plan and not hiring an outside consultant but, in fact, do it "in-house".
MSC (Cox Moore) to accept the report. Councilwoman McCandliss voted "no".
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
In answer to Council's questions, Community Development Director Desrochers
noted the landscaping (panhandle from Memorial Park to the Library) is being
done in-house by the City's landscape architect. The developer (Mr. Zogob)
will have to pay for that (cost-sharing formula) basic design has already
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been laid down for the panhandle to the library. The final design is being
held up pending the Planning Department obtaining the completed landscape plan
from the apartment units on the eastern parcel.
ll. RESOLUTION 11457 APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING HOME MORTGAGES (Community Development
Director)
Community Development Director Desrochers explained the resolution provides
the means in which the City will participate in a Housing Finance Agency to
facilitate the sale of mortgage revenue bonds. The City of Chula Vista is the
lead agency in this undertaking and, therefore, has the ability to have the
City Clerk as the Secretary and the Finance Director as the Treasurer and
Auditor of the Joint Powers Authority. All costs asociated with the City's
activities will be paid for out of the bond fund. In September, the State
informed the City $10 million in mortgage financing through tax-exempt bonds
would be available. In order to capitalize on issuance costs and lower
interest rates, a Joint Powers Agreement is proposed to facilitate the sale of
bonds and the pooling of resources. The Community Development Director
recommended the City Council appoint two members to sit on said Authority
which includes the Cities of Livermore, Menlo Park and E1 Dorado County.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
In answer to Councilman Moore's query, Community Development Director
Desrochers stated staff time (City Clerk and Treasurer) to attend meetings
would be the organizational meeting November 28; another meeting prior to the
end of the year and five or six during the next year.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to appoint Councilmen Scott and Malcolm to represent the City
and Councilwoman McCandliss as an alternate representative on the Joint Powers
Authority.
Councilman Scott noted he may have a conflict of interest if his employer,
Merrill-Lynch is involved in the financing.
The Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9 p.m. and
reconvened as the City Council at 9:02 p.m.
12. RESOLUTION 11458 ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A RESOLUTION OF THE
CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELATING TO THE
PROPOSED OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PROJECT AREA; CONSENTING TO HOLD A JOINT SPECIAL
PUBLIC HEARING THEREON BY THE AGENCY AND THE CITY
COUNCIL; SETTING A DATE FOR SUCH HEARING; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE THEREOF
(Community Development Director)
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Upon consent of the Council, a public hearing will be set for December 20,
1983 in keeping with the schedule for approval and adoption of the Otay Valley
Road Redevelopment Plan before the end of the year. This will allow for a
first reading of an ordinance approving and adopting the Plan on December 20th
and a second reading on December 27th. Community Redevelopment Law requires
four consecutive weeks of public notification prior to the public hearing as
well as notification by certified mail to all property owners within the
project area.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION 11459 AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF DEFENSE FEES FOR
COUNCILMAN FRANK A. SCOTT AND APPROPRIATING MONIES
THEREFOR (City Attorney)
Councilman Scott incurred defense fees as a result of his participation in a
decision of the City Council involving the award of a franchise for refuse
collection and disposal. Where expenditures arise out of an action taken in
good faith in the course of employment, Government Code Section 995.8 and the
Council's adopted policy permit defense fees to be paid by the City. The
District Attorney has concluded his investigation of this matter and found
that there was no dishonesty or fraud involved in Councilman Scott's actions
and based upon this fact plus the confusing legal advice rendered by City
staff to Councilman Scott, has determined that no criminal charge shall be
filed. The amount of legal fees incurred by Councilman Scott is $4,043.32.
Quay Collicott, 827 Woodlawn, Chula Vista, stated Councilman Scott is a
"stabilizing force" on the Council and would do the Council a disservice if he
chose not to continue to serve as a Councilmember.
Bob Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, Chula Vista, declared the City should pay the
fee. Since the "alleged" charges were brought on by a member of the Board of
Ethics, he suggested the Board be disbanded and the City Attorney should go
after the Board member who made the allegation and recover the fees.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWO~U~N McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent. Councilman Scott abstained due to conflict of
interest.
14. RESOLUTION 11460 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO CALTRANS TO
OBTAIN VEHICLES FOR HANDYTRANS OPERATION UNDER THE
URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION (UMTA) 16
(B) (2) PROGRAM (City Engineer)
In a written report to Council, Transportation Coordinator Gustafson stated at
its meeting on May 24, 1983 Council accepted a report on a proposal to obtain
16 (b)(2) vehicles for HandYtrans operation. The a lication for FY 1983-84
must be submitted to CALTRANS by December 15, 19~. The Association for
Retarded Citizens (ARC) of San Diego agreed to submit the application on
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behalf of the City of Chula Vista. Transit staff currently is preparing the
16 (b)(2) application in conjunction with the ARC Business Administrator in
order to meet the December 15th deadline. The 20% local share to obtain five
vehicles under this program is estimated at $42,000. These funds, which are
currently available in the City Transit Service Fund, must be contributed to
the project after approval by CALTRANS and UMTA in August 1984. Therefore,
the local share for these vehicles will be included in the FY 1984-85
HandYtrans budget.
The City Engineer recommended Council authorize the submission of an
a plication to CALTRANS to obtain five vehicles for HandYtrans operation under
t~e 16 (b)(2) program.
Council discussion ensued regarding the number and size of buses; other cities
using systems such as dial-a-ride, cab company contracts to carry eligible
senior citizens; HandYtrans riders would have difficulty using regular
transportation system; the difference in the price of vehicles to lease and
own - whether owning would be a good investment; use of TDA funds on a regular
basis; lease costs will go up in future - present vehicles are getting old;
availability of more service hours to the community; SB 620 demonstration
grant to fund Handytrans for first year of operation; when contract is signed
there is a commitment not to increase prices.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
The resolution passed by the following vote:
AYES: Cox, Scott, Moore, McCandliss
NOES: Malcolm
ABSTAIN: None
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
15. REPORT COMPOSITION OF AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON HAZARDOUS AND
TOXIC SUBSTANCES ( Continued from the meeting of
November l, 1983) (Mayor Cox)
At the meeting of October ll, 1983 the City Council asked for a report on the
composition of an ad-hoc committee which will be formed to study, monitor and
investigate the treatment, storage and hauling of hazardous and toxic waste in
the Chula Vista area that could potentially impact the Chula Vista
environment. It is being proposed that the ad-hoc committee be composed of
the following representatives: 2 City residents/homeowners, 2 County
officials, 2 industry representatives, 1 general business representative,
1 representative from Otay Municipal Water District, and 1 representative from
the Sweetwater Authority. In addition to these individuals, the City Manager
would be an ex-officio member together with a representative from the City and
County of San Diego also as ex-officio members.
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This item was continued to November 15, 1983 pending a full Council.
MS (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept the report with the amendment that the
general business representative must also be a City resident.
Councilwoman McCandliss explained her rationale for the amendment: the
committee is an excellent alternative to review the area - each member having
an important role. Based on the composition of the committee, she feels there
would be some duplication of the general business expertise brought by the
industry representative. It could be that the business representative would
be a double check on what is offered by the industry representative - this
would just further enhance that person's input into the group and s/he would
be a City resident.
Dave Foreman, 1653 Pt. Cabrillo Court, Chula Vista, recommended ap ointing 2
citizens, 1 County respresentative, 1 industrial representative an~ 2 people
from the academic community (EIR experts) in order to give the Committee
balance.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested the third County Department representative
be an ex-officio member - someone from the academic community would be
appropriate and that allowance be made for minority reports.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to have the third representative from the County be
included as an ex-officio member and one representative from the academic
community be included as an ex-officio member.
16. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Goss asked for reconsideration of Item No. 9.
MSUC(Scott/Moore) to reconsider Item No. 9 at this time.
9. RESOLUTION 11455 PROCEEDING UNDER THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 TO
SUMMARILY VACATE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT ON LOTS
262 AND 263 OF EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT NO. 5 (City
Attorney)
City Manager Goss remarked that staff recommends the wording of the resolution
be amended replacing the phrase "public service easement" to "pedestrian
access easement.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to amend the resolution changing the wording to "pedestrian
access easement" and "retaining all other easements."
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
17. REPORT ZONE FARE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE SAN DIEGO TROLLEY
(City Engineer)
In a report to Council, Transit Coordinator Gustafson explained the consulting
firm of Booz-Allen and Hamilton, Inc., completed a "Fare Structure and Fare
Collections System Study" for the Metropolitan Transit Development Board
(MTDB). One part of this study analyzes alternative zone fare structures for
the San Diego Trolley. On October 27, 1983 MTDB General Manager Tom Larwin
summarized the consultant's recommendations on trolley zone fare alternatives
and solicited Council's input and comments regarding these alternatives before
the MTD Board considers a new fare structure on the trolley for FY 1984-85
(January 1984). Council requested Transit staff to analyze the zone fare
alternatives and to report back to Council on a recommended zone fare. The
Transit Coordinator has developed a trolley fare alternative for Council's
consideration that modifies one of the alternatives recommended by the
consultant.
The City Enginner recommended Council: (1) support a zone fare structure for
the San Diego trolley; (2) request the MTDB to consider the following
regarding a trolley zone fare for FY-1984-85: a) the trolley fare between
either the Chula Vista "H" Street Station or new Bayfront Station ("E" Street
Station) and San Ysidro (Border Station) should be less than the full fare; b)
the trolley fare between either the Chula Vista "H" Street Station or the new
Bayfront Station and the CBD zone should be less than the full fare.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept the report and recommendations 1, 2 and 3.
18. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox noted motorists driving "D" Street intersecting with Second
Avenue approach an incline. One of the residents in that area expressed
concern with the "poor sight distance" due to the curb and the parking on
the hill. The Mayor suggested this be referred to staff and the Safety
Commission.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this matter to staff and the Safety Commission to
see if there is a need that precludes some parking.
b. Mayor Cox questioned when the staff study will be ready on the
feasibility and the cost of extending the "J" Street park. City Manager
Goss responded a preliminary report has been made regarding the cost
estimates; however, he would recommend this report be incorporated into
the review of the Capital Improvement Program.
The Mayor indicated the railroad tracks would be a logical place to end the
extension of the park which would leave a very narrow portion of land between
the tracks and Bay Boulevard. This could be landscaped with a monument type
entry designation to the "J" Street Marina.
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MSUC (Cox/Scott} staff to incorporate that type of concept into the report
that is coming back on the park.
c. Mayor Cox reported he met with Mr. Copper of the County and there is a
willingness of San Diego County to relinquish the title and ownership of
the property of Provence Park for park usage purposes, the Good property
and two two-acre parcels around the golf course.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to contact the County of San Diego and find
out whether there would be a willingness on their part to formally relinquish
titles of those properties to the City of Chula Vista for park maintenance and
park usage purposes and to analyze whether that is something that from the
City's standpoint would be to the City's long-term advantage.
d. Mayor Cox said he recently drove by the Otay Valley Industrial Park and
was concerned over the number of dismantled cars and other debris which
is creating an eyesore.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) staff to look into the problems of Otay Valley Industrial
Park and what can be done specifically to correct the problem.
d. Mayor Cox announced the Joint Council/School Board meeting is scheduled
for Monday, November 21st at 4:30 p.m. and asked Council to submit any
additional items for discussion at that meeting.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilwoman McCandliss remarked the County has a Hazardous Materials
Response Van which could be brought down for Council review at a future
Council Conference.
b. Councilman Moore discussed having a staff report on hazardous drill
indoctrination and how it affects the levels of City staff.
Councilman Moore said he attended the recent drill on hazardous waste and it
reinforced his concerns regarding the capacities of the public and private
entities.
MS (Moore/Scott) the City Manager be directed to review the staff's potential
involvement as to the safety factors - what would be taken into account at
specific levels of involvement. Right now there are specific things the City
can do because of the equipment,how far can the City go now because of the
lack of equipment. How far can it go if "x" number of thousands of dollars
was spent and how far can the City go if it spent "x" number of hundreds of
thousands of dollars. The report to include the various steps of City
involvement - whether it be police, public works or fire department.
City Council Meeting - 14 - November 15, 1983
MOTION RESTATED
MS (Moore/Scott) the City Manager be directed to review the staff's potential
involvement and the safety factors that would be taken into account at
specific levels of involvement as it pertains to hazardous materials
response. The report to include all levels (equipment) and brought back at
the 1984 budget session.
City Manager Goss said the staff has already been directed to prepare a report
on the needed equipment - staff is pursuing this in conjunction with joint
usage with the County. The report can be expanded to include Councilman
Moore' s concerns.
Councilman Moore withdrew his motion; Councilman Scott withdrew the second.
c. MC (Moore/Scott) have the City Clerk work in conjunction with the Public
Information Coordinator if some noteworthy items are taking place in
Chula Vista from a public relations angle, City Clerk to send it to all
City Councils in the County.
Councilman Scott indicated his concern regarding possible conflicts with
present organizational structure.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer this matter to the City Manager for a report back
in three weeks and how this might be implemented.
City Manager Goss commented that staff has been sending items to the League of
California cities which is published and sent to all cities.
c. Councilman Malcolm questioned items why the item on the 4/5's vote was
not docketed and was informed this item was taken off the agenda at
Thursday's Council Conference.
d. Councilman Malcolm expressed concern regarding Senior Citizens being able
to attend Council meetings and suggested meeting once a month at 4 p.m.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this matter to staff for a report back on the
feasibility of having Council meetings at 4 p.m. once a month.
e. Mayor Cox and the Councilmembers wished the City Clerk a Happy Birthday.
ADJOURNMENT at lO:15 p.m. to the Joint Council/School Districts' meeting on
November 21, 1983 at 4 p.m.; to the meeting scheduled for November 22, 1983 at
7 p.m.
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