HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/08/30 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, August 30, 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 PP~AYER
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 MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 1983
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE REGARDING OPENING FOOD PACKAGES IN STORES
BEING ILLEGAL (Quay P. Collicott)
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to refer to staff for report back.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Chris Culver representing the South County Council on Aging thanked the
Council for granting them office space in the Legislative Office.
b. David Jordan, 1550 Point Dume Court, Chula Vista, complained about the
installation of a 60-foot antenna in the Point Robinhood Subdivision.
Mr. Jordan said the subdivision is in the County but urged the Council to
contact Supervisor Hamilton and the County staff to express its concern
regarding the antenna.
MSUC {McCandliss/Moore) to refer this to staff with a report back.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated in the report she would like to know the exact
location of the antenna,who has jurisdiction - the City or the County and what
are the plans for the antenna.
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c. Bob Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, Chula Vista, reported the garage sale on
East "L" Street is still operating "full-swing" and Channel 39 has an
announcement from the Elder Cottage Coalition asking for the applications
for accessory units.
In answer to Council's query, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated the
gentlemen having the garage sale does have a permit and this is the last week
of his sale.
d. Janis Vanderford, 704 Chula Vista Street, Chula Vista, submitted a
petition containing 708 signatures from the immediate neighborhood of "j"
and Oaklawn Street objecting to any change of the crosswalk {now at the
corner) to the middle of the block. The residents also want to retain
the warning light on this street.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) for the Council not to take up the various alternatives
for the crossing on "J" Street. (Safety Commission recommendation)
The City Council discussed having items like this one come back to the Council
after a decision has been made and no complaints are received. Further, the
Safety Commission should be informed the Council has reviewed all the data
background on this matter along with the Safety Commission's recommendations.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to prepare a letter to be sent to the
Safety Commission explaining the action of the Council and giving some points
for the rationale.
Councilwoman McCandliss remarked that ordinarily the Council allows matters to
move along from the Commission to the Council; however, in this particular
case there doesn't seem to be any factual support for the alternatives.
Councilman Scott commented in "sensitive areas" (such as "J" and "L" Street}
there should be some type of check point to give the Commissions some
background as to what transpired before the Council on this type of item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5-10)
Councilwoman McCandliss requested Item No. 8 to be pulled.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar.
5. RESOLUTION 11368 EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
GARRY WILLIAMS FOR SIXTY DAYS (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
On June 18, 1983, the City Council extended the current agreement with Mr.
Garry Willjams, Open Space Coordinator, in connection with the City's Open
Space Program. The purpose of that extension was to provide time to ascertain
the results of the meet and confer process. Inasmuch as negotiations may not
be completed by August 31, 1983 as previously contemplated, another extension
to the existing agreement is in order. The renewed agreement will be
retroactive to July l, 1983. The Director of Parks and Recreation is
recommending Council further extend the agreement for 30 days from August 31,
1983 to September 30, 1983.
City Council Meeting - 3 - August 30, 1983
6. RESOLUTION 11369 FURTHER EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR SERVICES RELATIVE
TO THE CITY'S COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ICHIP) (Community Development Director)
On June 28, 1983, the City Council extended the current agreement with
Mr. Anthony Ciotti for services as Rehabilitation Consultant of the City's
Community Housing Program (CHIP). The purpose of that extension was to
provide time to ascertain the results of the meet and confer process.
Inasmuch as negotiations may not be completed by August 31, 1983 as previously
contemplated, another extension to the existing agreement is in order. The
renewed agreement will be retroactive to July l, 1983. The Community
Development Director recommended Council further extend the agreement for 30
days from August 31, 1983 to September 30, 1983.
7. RESOLUTION 11370 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR EXECUTION OF NEW MEMOPJ~NDA OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FY 1983-84 WITH ALL EMPLOYEE
BARGAINING UNITS AND PROVIDING THAT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF S~ID NEW MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BE
RETROACTIVE TO THE FIRST PAY PERIOD IN FY 1983-84
(City Attorney)
On June 21, 1983, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11287 which extended
the time for execution of new Memoranda of Understanding for FY 1983-84 with
all bargaining units to September 1, 1983. Negotiations are underway with
each of the four bargaining units but it is now apparent that final agreements
will not be reached with any of the units before August 31, 1983. It is
recommended that a new date of October 1, 1983 be allowed to accommodate a
reasonable period of time which is needed to reach final agreement with all
four units.
9. ORDINANCE 2045 REPEALING EXISTING SECTIONS 15.24.D10 THROUGH
15.24.330 AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 15.24.010 THROUGH
15.24.090 OF CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1981 EDITION FIRST
READING (Director of Building and Housing)
There have been no major changes to the National Electrical Code 1981
Edition. The majority of the changes incorporate new materials and new
methods of construction. Most of the changes made were in the installation of
electrical wiring and fixtures for swimming pools. All of the political
jurisdictions in San Diego County have adopted the National Electrical Code,
1981 Edition. The Board of Appeals and Advisors, the Building Standards
n s o a a 1 C Edition.
City Council Meetin9 - 4 - August 30, 1983
lO. ORDINANCE 2046 AMENDING SECTIONS 15.20.010, 15.20.020, 15.20.030,
15.20.040, 15.20.050 OF CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1982 EDITION- FIRST READING
(Director of Building and Housing)
Several of the political jurisdictions in San Diego County have adopted the
Uniform Housin9 code, 1982 Edition. The last edition of the Uniform Housin9
Code adopted by the City of Chula Vista was in 1976. The 1979 Edition did not
have any changes, therefore, the City continued to operate under these
provisions. The 1982 Edition has no changes; however, references to the
Uniform Building Code refer to the 1982 Edition and as such, the City needs to
be current with the latest edition.
Er~d of Consent Calendar.
8. ORDINANCE 2044 AMENDING SECTION 3.48.020 BY REPEALING EXISTING H
THROUGH N. ADDING NEW H THROUGH M THEREFOR, AND
AMENDING SECTION 3.48.030 B OF CHAPTER 3.48 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FINANCING OF
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT -SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (Conmnunity Development Director)
At the meeting of August 23, 1983, the Council placed on first reading the
ordinance which sponsors a Revenue Anticipation Note for Bay General Community
Hospital. The authority for the City to participate in such an issue that is
tax exempt to the holder is from IRS Section 501 (C) (3) relating to
non-profit institutions.
Councilwoman McCandliss remarked that at the last meeting Council held a brief
discussion on monitoring the cost-saving factors By General Hospital could
demonstrate for consideration of the bonds. The concurrence of Council was
the general goal that fi nanci ng this particular project would bring down
costs. Councilwoman McCandliss felt there were a number of ways the hospital
could reduce costs such as programs which could produce cost-savings at the
information center at Oxford; offer reduced rates for hearing clinics - child
examinations, etc. She would like to see something tangible the City could
monitor which could be tied to being a benefit to the community.
Councilman Scott agreed with the intent; however, he was concerned the Council
would be adding costs for the monitoring and the City may be getting into a
matter of being a partner with the hospital. Councilman Scott felt the
Council should look at future financial commitments to any facility as a
banker would and question the costs outlined; the cash-flow and what the needs
are for the City.
Councilman Malcolm stated he met with the hospital officials regarding this
matter and asked questions that a banker would (since he is in that type of
business). He was concerned; however, that Councilmembers and staff do not
have the expertise to totally assess whether or not the loan would be a
"quality" loan and the City would probably have to hire someone to do this.
Councilwoman McCandliss noted that the commitments being made on Bayfront and
Eastlake are going to be able to demonstrate that there will be some benefit
to the community.
City Council Meeting - 5 - August 30, 1983
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
ll. RESOLUTION 11371 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING
STRUCTURE (Director of Building and
Housing/Community Development Director)
On December 21, lg82, the Redevelopment Agency awarded a contract to
C. E. Wylie Construction Company in the amount of $2,468,000 to construct the
Town Centre Parking Structure. As a result of the bond issue to underwrite
the Construction, the City Council took over the responsibility to oversee the
parking structure construction and subsequent use.
In December 1982, two addendums were issued pertaining to the bid documents
for the parking structure. The addendums were published in response to
contractor's questions regarding specified items or construction details. As
a result, several changes were made to the bid documents that caused an
increase in materials and installation costs.
The staff recommended Council approve six change orders in the amount of
$46,844.17.
In response to Councilman Malcolm's questions regarding the various change
orders and costs, Director of Building and Housing Grady explained the need
for the fire hydrant at a cost of $12,500; the modification of the drainage
system; the $10,000 needed for testaking. He noted there were many
contractors and subcontractors on the site at the same time and they were not
all aware of the stakes; consequently, the stakes were run over and had to be
restaked. Councilman Malcolm suggested in the future, probably metal stakes
should be used.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION 11372 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMEMTS LUMINAIRE CONVERSION
FOR ~NZEL AND GENERAL ROCA PARK BALLFIELDS
(EUCALYPTUS PARK) (Director of Building and Housing)
On April 19, 1983, the City Council awarded a contract to MACO Services, Inc.
in the amount of $17,860 for replacing the lighting fixtures on the existing
poles at Menzel Field and General Roca Ballfields (Eucalyptus Park). The work
has been completed and inspected by the Building and Housing Department and
found to be satisfacto~.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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13. RESOLUTION 11373 ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN
lgll BLOCK ACT PROGRAM PROCEEDINGS (City Engineer)
At the Council meeting of August 2, 1983, engineering staff presented a policy
for City participation in lgll Block Act Program proceedings. Due to several
concerns brought up during this meeting, Council directed staff to return with
a revised policy. The City Engineer submitted the revised policy along with a
detailed report of the background, policy evaluation and applicability,
justification of City participation and cost.
Mr. Don Hibi, 1395 First Avenue, Chula Vista stated he lives on the corner of
Quintard and First Avenue. He does not object to the lgll Block Act
improvements on First Avenue; however, he questioned the improvements on
Quintard as not being beneficial to his property personally but to the public
and asked whether the City should bear some of this cost. City Engineer
Lippitt stated staff feels Mr. Hibi will be benefited by the improvements on
Quintard. It will help with his drainage, improvement on his property and
allow him more parking.
RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Councilman Moore remarked that personal contact is very important in the
initial phase of any future projects of this kind.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) that on page two of the policy under "C", the words to
be inserted would be "prior to the program's public hearing to hand deliver
inital correspondence and to explain the plans, proceedings and this policy".
14. RESOLUTION 11374 GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME, TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD, HILLTOP DRIVE TO MELROSE AVENUE (City
Engineer)
ABC Construction Co. is the contractor for the construction of public
improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road between Hilltop Drive and Mel rose
Avenue. They have requested a 15-working day extension of time to their
contract due to delays in commencing work beyond their control. In accordance
with contract requirements, ABC Construction Co. had to commence work no later
than Ma.v 31, 1983. The Pacific Telephone Company, because of conflict with
their underground conduits, had Hood Corporation relocate the underground
service. Hood Corporation worked from June 7, 1983 to June 13, 1983. It was
necessary for the City of Chula Vista to obtain right-of-way along Telegraph
Canyon Road in order to construct this widening project. As a condition of a
negotiated settlement between the City of Chula Vista and Mr. O'Brien,
property owner, it became necessary for the City to provide dirt on Mr.
O'Brien's property for his future use. The change order being executed on
June 20, 1983 resulted in a 15-working day dell. The City Engineer
recommended Council approve granting a 15-working day extension of time
changing the completion date to September 13, 1983.
City Council Meeting - 7 - August 30, 1983
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, City Engineer Lippitt explained the
time element in granting the extension in completing the project will not have
any impact on the school opening. It will be inspected prior to that time and
all safety measures will be taken.
15. RESOLUTION 11375 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND SECURED STOPPAGE, THE HEART OF CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, FOR THE STORAGE OF DUPLICATE MICROFILM
TAPES (City Clerk)
The City is presently storing 90 cartridges of microfilmed City Records in the
City Clerk's office. The cartridges are duplications of original films being
used in this office. There is a need to store the films at a location away
from City Hall and its immediate area so that in case of any disaster, the
City's records will be preserved.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. ORDINANCE 2047 AMENDING SECTION 2.66.090 OF CHAPTER 2.66 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK RULES -
FIRST READING (Director of Parks and Recreation)
The Director of Parks and Recreation reported the growth in park use has
created a greater problem with broken glass bringing an increase in safety
i ~ containers in the City's parks. The Park Ranger and
maintenance personnel will be instructed to advise those with glass beverage
containers of the Ordinance. If they receive no cooperation, they will report
the offenders to the police for enforcement. It is anticipated, with proper
signage and news releases, the use of glass containers in the parks will be
significantly reduced.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for a Closed Session regarding meet and confer
items to be held at the close of the meeting.
City Council Meeting - 8 - August 30, 1983
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
18. REPORT CONSIDERATION OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A FREE STANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR
THE VISTA HILL HOSPITAL WITHIN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
(City Engineer/Director of Planning)
Principal Planner Lee reported an application for an encroachment permit has
been submitted by Vista Hill Hospital requesting permission to erect a
freestanding directional sign (67 square feet in sign area and 18 feet in
height) within the right-of-way of Telegraph Canyon Road (south side) east of
Brandywine Avenue. The staff met with the applicant to discuss the
feasibility of designing a single sign structure which could provide identity
for Chula Vista Community Hospital and Vista Hill. Because of time and costs
involved, the applicant was not interested in pursuing the issue further.
Staff recommended Vista Hill reconsider their opposition to joint usage of the
existing Community Hospital sign structure. The Community Hospital sign
already has Council approval of an encroachment permit; thus, a new
encroachment permit would not be needed.
Mr. Lee showed a slide presentation of the area at the intersection of
Dora Lane/Telegraph Canyon Road noting the location of Bay General Hospital
sign and that proposed by Vista Hill Hospital. He said the panel under the
Bay General Hospital site noting there is staff on duty 24-hours a day is a
State requirement; however, this panel information could be placed
el sewhere on the property and the Vista Hill sign could conceivably be
incorporated onto this free-standing sign.
Mr. Carey Leffler, Vice President of Marketing and Planning for Vista Hill
Hospital stated the Hospital has just completed a 7-1/2 million dollar
facility in Chula Vista. There is a need now to identify the location of the
hospital since it cannot be seen from Telegraph Canyon Road. It is a separate
and distinct institution from the Community hospital and should have a
separate sign. Mr. Leffler said they are not asking for an advertising sign,
but for an identification sign and the public safety factor should also be
considered - in case of an emergency people need to know exactly where the
hospital is located. He further stated he did contact Community Hospital and
was infor~ed the Hospital does not want Vista Hill identification on their
sign.
Council discussion followed regarding the encroachment permit granted to Bay
General; the time element granted for encroachment permits; making a change in
the Council policy; the conditions and terms for an encroachment permit;
City's right to remove the sign for the installation of utilities and the
number of permanant signs that are located in encroachment areas in the City.
Councilman Malcolm commented he could not support having separate signs and
questioned the propriety of any emergency situation for Vista Hill hospital
noting the patients are not brought in on an emergency but rather a planned
procedure.
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MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the staff recommendations (deny the request).
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) for a Committee of two negotiators to work with the
two parties to see if there is something that can be put together for
identification signs out there on one standard.
Mayor Cox and Councilman Moore volunteered to meet with the two parties.
19. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT BONITAFEST (Parks & Recreation
Director)
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister reported the annual Bonitafest event
will commence Saturday, September lO, 1983 and continue through Sunday,
October 16, 1983. City Council approval is requested to conduct a parade on
Bonita Road from Willow Street to Otay Lakes Road at 10 a.m., Saturday,
October 1, 1983 and a 30-mile bicycle tour and lO-mile fun ride on Sunday,
October 9, 1983 at 8:30 a.m. County approval has been requested for those
portions of the route outside Chula Vista city limits. In addition, the
following City support is requested: (1) police traffic control for the parade
and bicycle events; (2) two sections of 4' x 8' staging platform; (3) 25
traffic barricades and 150 traffic cones; (4) one low-boy trailer; (5) ten
6-foot folding tables and lO0 folding chairs.
The Bonitafest Committee will provide a copy of public liability insurance in
the amount of one million dollars, with the City as an additional insured. A
hold harmless covenant will also be executed prior to the commencement of
Boni tafest. The Director of Parks and Recreation recommended approval of the
requests subject to staff conditions.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve the staff recommendations.
20. REPORT TELEGP. APH CANYON CREEK (FOURTH AVENUE TO HILLTOP
DRIVE) DP~INAGE PROBLEMS (City Engineer/City
Attorney/Director of Public Works Operations)
City Engineer Lippitt reported that at the meeting of May 3, 1983 Council
directed staff to prepare a report which: (1) analyzed the drainage situation
throughout the City; and (2) included recommendations to remedy any problems.
Engineering staff has taken a step-by-step approach and started by addressing
the three major drainage basins: (1) Sweetwater River Basin; (2) Otay River
Basin; (3) Telegraph Canyon Creek Basin.
Of the three basins, Telegraph Canyon Creek is the one basin staff believes to
contain the greatest problems. The Corps of Engineers flood control channel
projects proposed for the Sweetwater River and portions of the Telegraph
Canyon Creek are expected to eliminate all major drainage problems in those
areas covered by the projects. The Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel and
the Telegraph Canyon Creek Channel are expected to be under construction in
1986 and 1985 respectively. The Otay River basin areas within the City are
limited and are not considered to pose any problems.
City Council Meeting - 10 - August 30, 1983
For these reasons, Engineering staff prepared the report on the Telegraph
Canyon Creek from Fourth Avenue to Hill top Drive. Upstream of Hilltop Drive,
TeleVraph Canyon Creek has been channelized or will be in conjunction with
deve opment activity in the eastern Chula Vista area.
It is their recommendation that Council:
(1) accept this report;
(2) direct the Director of Public Works Operations to mail unimproved
drainage channel clean-out notices to owners of property traversed
by the Telegraph Canyon Creek between Fourth Avenue and Hilltop
Drive;
(3) direct the City Engineer to return with a resolution appropriating
~4,300 to install chain link fencing:
a) along walkway connecting Hilltop Park with First Avenue, and
b) adjacent to the Telegraph Canyon Creek undercrossing at Second
Avenue and the crossing at "L" Street;
(4) direct the City Engineer to request the County of San Diego to
install chain link fencing adjacent to the Third Avenue Telegraph
Canyon Creek undercrossing;
(5) direct the City Engineer to return with a resolution appropriating
$130,000 for retaining consultant(s) to prepare final engi neering
plans, right-of-way drawings and a phased capital improvement
program schedule for the improvement of Telegraph Canyon Creek from
Fourth Avenue to Hilltop Drive.
Council discussion ensued regarding: (1) where the $130,000 would be coming from;
{2) suggestion the money could be taken from residential construction taxes or
at budget time to compete with other projects; (3) although this is a status
or informational report there is a request for a resolution appropriating the
$130,000 to come back next week.
Councilman Moore commented it was his motion at a prior meeting to move on
this particular problem. He said it was his intent staff look at the drainage
problems in the City and come back with a report. He was looking for a mutual
clean up situation whereby property owners would be involved and there should
be some type of ordinance which would enforce the situation. The City should
provide the leadership, the property owners should provide the working force
and perhaps, the Chula Vista Sanitary Service could help with the clean up.
Councilman Moore added he has problems with the hiring of a consultant to do
this work. He requested staff, in mailing out the notices, to contact the
people personally.
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Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the time element involved noting that
thirteen years ago when she served on the Youth Commission, Telegraph Canyon
Creek was discussed. Councilman Malcolm felt the item was one for a Council
Conference. He questioned how it would be financed; and the need for a long
term commitment on the project.
Other discussion followed regarding the 1966 Fo ~ on drainage in the
City; bonds for the drainage cost went to an~e'~'eect~on and failed; staff has
been improving the drainage facilities throughout the years; if Council
accepts the recommendation of the staff to follow this particular plan, it may
take another ten years to complete but it would be a finished project; some
parts of the drainage channel needs to be improved immediately due to pending
rains; future development to the east needs to have an improved drainage
channel and whether staff considered hiring additional staff rather than a
consultant. City Engineer Lippitt responded there is expertise on the
existing staff to make this study; however, due to pending work conditions, no
staff is available. Mr. Lippitt then showed a slide presentation of the
entire length of Telegraph Canyon Creek noting the overgrown shrubs along the
creek.
John Pullen, 128 Country Club Drive and James Warren, 132 Country Club Drive,
Chula Vista, read a letter to Council noting the flooding conditions
experienced during the last rains on their property and on adjoining
neighbors' properties. They urged Council to do everything in its power to
resolve the issue of the Tele raph Canyon Creek problem. Mr. Warren also
presented a petition signed by ~ people asking the City for assistance in the
maintenance of the embankments behind their homes.
Further Council discussion followed regarding the properties which are in the
County and the question of how much funds the City would be receiving from the
County to complete this project; the total amount of funds needed for the
entire project; the Mayor's conversation with the Corps of Engineers regarding
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Telegraph Canyon Creek Channel
and the directire that instead of sending out formal notices to the property
owners, staff should do it in the form of a letter. Councilwoman McCandliss
said she wants to see the resolution brought back for the $130,000 to prepare
the plan and, at that time, City Council can talk about the consultant and how
best to approach it.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept recommendations one through five (1-5).
21. REPORT STATUS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL IMPROVEMENT ON "L" STREET
AT MISSION AVENUE (City Engineer) (Continued from
the meeting of August 23, lg83)
At the regular meeting of July 12, 1983, the City Council directed that
previous reports regarding access to "L" Street from the 900 block of Mission
Avenue be assembled for Council. The Council requested this information in
response to an oral communication from Mr. J. R. Norman. Currently, the
Traffic Engineering Division is reevaluating "L" Street from 1-805 to Otay
Lakes Road. This item was continued from the meeting of August 23, 1983 in
order for Mr. Norman to have an opportunity to read the report.
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The City Engineer reported East "H" Street in the highway network will
result in a significant change in travel patterns within the City,
particularly on Bonita Road, Telegraph Canyon Road, Otay Lakes Road and "H"
Street west of 1-805. After the traffic pattern changes have had sufficient
time to balance out, the Traffic Engineering Division will be reevaluating
traffic control alternatives (i.e., traffic signal at Melrose Avenue and
Mission Avenue, a raised median from Melrose Avenue to Nacion Avenue, etc.)
These studies will begin in approximately six months.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the report.
Mr. Bob Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, Chula Vista, stated he read all the
reports submitted to him at the last meeting - and felt that staff did their
job very well but were probably ten years behind the times. The theme of the
reports was that it would cost $539,000 to lower the hill. A median island
was suggested; however, Mr. Norman feels this would be a waste of money. He
added (1) the left-turn lane be removed at Mission Avenue so there can be a
safe turn; (2) consider removing the blinking lights at the crest of the hill
which serves no purpose; (3) the latest traffic count in the staff report was
for 1978 which stated that 20,320 cars go on this road each day - this is 25%
of the City's population and (4) the entire problem was due to the fact the
developer, Mr. Casey, was allowed to deviate from the development plans when
he did not have to lower the hill; (5) traffic on East "H" Street will reduce
traffic on East "L" Street but it will not make it any safer.
22. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to ratify the appointment of Paul Leglet to the
Crime Watch Committee.
b. Mayor Cox noted that at the intersection of East "H" Street in the off
ramp area going north on 1-805, the striping is awkward. There are two
lanes traveling east and then it becomes one right lane to get on to the
freeway.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to take a look at that striping and the fact there
is only one lane that allows the motorist) to proceed across to East "H"
Street - staff to come back with a report.
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Moore indicated the City will be receiving a letter from the
Town Centre Association regarding the Founder's Day/Fiesta de la Luna
festivities. They are requesting the City Council and staff put on some
type of program for the festivities. Councilman Moore recommended the
Council in combination with the City Attorney and the City Clerk, put on
some type of show and the City Manager, together with his staff, explore
the possibilities of putting on a talent show.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) that the City Manager be directed to participate in some
limited amount on Founder's Day: the platform, sound equipment, certain
talent, etc.
Councilwoman McCandliss declared it was completely volunta~ on the part of
the staff to participate in the talent events.
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b. Councilwoman McCandliss asked members of the Council to sign up for a
tennis tournament during the Bonitafest activities.
c. Mayor Cox reported the following appointments made to the Boards and
Commissions on Saturday, August 27: (reappointment of Suzanne Miller to
the Library Board of Trustees; Mike Green was reappointed to the Planning
Commission and Ed Giles was appointed to the other vacancy on the
P1 anning Commission. On the Parks and Recreation Commission John Harris
was reappointed and Robert Strahl was appointed.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:17 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
9:35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:35 p.m. to the regular Council meeting on September 6, 1983
at 7:00 p.m.
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