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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/06/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, June 8, 1982 - 7 PM Council Chamber, Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Moore Councilmen absent: Councilman Gillow Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Life Scout John Freaner, Troop 894, Hilltop Elementary School PTA, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of May 22 and 27, and June 1, 1982 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. MSUC (Cox/McCandlfss) to approve the minutes as mailed. 2.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None 3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mrs. Florence Case, 1444 Hermosa #29, Chula Vista, presented a check for ~150 as a contribution to the Adopt-a-Tree Program for a Father's Day memorial to her late husband, Warren Case. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter of resignation from Jim Sprague, Parking Place Commission Jim Sprague expressed his desire not to be reappointed to the Parking Place Commission when his term expires on June 30, 1982. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the resignation with regret and prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature thanking Mr. Sprague for his years of service. b. Request for more Police Officers to combat prostitution problem - Gerald Fick, 352 Broadway, Chula Vista Gerald Fick expressed his concern regarding the street walkers in the 300 and 400 block of Broadway and asked for an increase in police personnel to combat the problem. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer to the Police Department for action. City Council Meeting -2- June 8, 1982 c. Request for use of City property for craft bazaar from Mrs. Jack Jewett Mrs. Jack Jewett, 561 Flower Street, Chula Vista, on behalf of Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery, requested permission to hold a craft bazaar on the west side of the Library on July 10-11, 1982 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. d. Claim against the City - Martha Torres, c/o Attorney Bloomfield, San Diego A claim against the City has been filed by Karl Bloomfield, attorney, on behalf of his client, Martha Tortes, for '50,000 stemming from a vehicular accident on January 21, 1982. Claimant ran into the rear of a vehicle stopped to allow a City fire truck to proceed through an intersection. Due to questionable liability on the part of the City, it is recommended by Carl Warren & Company and the City's Risk Analyst that the claim be denied. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to deny the claim. e. Request for kitchen equipment from The Glenn - Optimist Club The Bonita Optimist Club has requested that the City donate the old kitchen equipment removed from The Glenn Restaurant at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to staff. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST HEADING 5. RESOLUTION NO. 10881 EXTENDING THE TIME ON AN ENTRY PERMIT TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID EXTENSION (DIRECTOR OF PANKS AND RECHEATION) By Resolution No. 10549, Council granted the County of San Diego an Entry Permit to the Municipal Golf Course to allow County work crews to make improvements to the Central Avenue roadway. The time period for the original permit was from July 14 to December 31, 1981, which was extended to April 30, 1982. The County has requested a second extension to August 1, 1982, because of an unexpectedly high water table and the need to resolve public utility relocations. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10882 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL STOPS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF NACION AVENUE/EAST NAPLES STREET AND GOTHAM STREET/WAYNE AVENUE (CITY ENGINEER) As a result of citizen complaints the Traffic Engineer investigated the intersections of Nacion Avenue/East Naples Street and Gotham Street/Wayne City Council Meeting -3- June 8, 1982 Avenue. As a result of these investigations, stop signs were installed as trial traffic regulations and have been in place for seven months and have been functioning as intended. The resolution adopts these trial regulations as permanent traffic controls as recommended by the Safety Commission. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10883 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT WOODLAWN AVENUE AND "H" STREET (CITY ENGINEER) On May 26, 1982, the City Engineer received sealed bids for construction of street improvements at Woodlawn Avenue and "H" Street. The project includes the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalk, drainage inlet, storm drain lateral, traffic signal inductive loops, asphalt concrete paving and manhole adjustments. The resolution accepts the bids and awards the contract to the low bidder, R.E. Hazard Contracting Co., San Diego, and authorizes expenditure of ,31,350 from Transit Center Funds, Account #402-4021-5563. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10884 ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BROADWAY AND "L" STREET (CITY ENGINEER) As part of the development of 903 Broadway the owner is required to dedicate sufficient right-of-way to accommodate a future increase in curb return radius. The owner has executed this Grant of Easement. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10885 AMENDING FY 1981-82 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF PROCESSING FEE TO STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE MONTGOMERY ANNEXATION (CITY MANAGER) If the June 8, 1982 Montgomery annexation vote is successful, the City, in coordination with County and LAFC0 staff, must submit data required by the State Board of Equalization by June 15, 1982 in order for the annexation to Be processed and the appropriate sales tax revenues to be transferred to Chula Vista. The resolution therefore amends the 1981-82 budget and appropriates ,800 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to the Non-Departmental Fund and authorizes staff to remit to the State Board of Equalization an amount not to exceed ~800 for the processing of the Montgomery annexation. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -4- June 8, 1982 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10886 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SCOOT FOR TRANSIT SERVICE FOR FY 1982-83 (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR) SCOOT, which was created as a joint powers agency between Chula Vista and the County of San Diego in August 1979, provides transit service to both members and makes Transportation Development Act claims against each member's apportionment based on transit service provided. The resolution approves continuation of the agreement for FY 1982-83. Except for updated cost and operating statistics projected for FY 1982-83, all provisions of the 1981-82 agreement remain in effect. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 11. Report on Parking Lot Lights at "H" Street Trolley Station (Development Services Administrator) This item was continued from the June 1st meeting to provide an opportunity for staff to look into whether the Trolley Station could meet the City's new criteria regarding lighting adjacent to public facilities. City Engineer Lippitt stated that a survey was made and it was determined that there were three street lights on Colorado Avenue, one paid for by the City and two paid by private participation from the residents directly to SDG&E. SDG&E has indicated willingness to move one of those lights to the end of the cul de sac free of charge and Mr. Lippitt recommended that staff be authorized to proceed with that resolution of the problem. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to ask SDG&E to move the light, and that a status report be made ninety days after installation on the cul de sac. Councilman Moore expressed concern that if the additional light does not resolve the problem, that the condominium board of governors be asked to consider paying the difference for the electrical connection of two lights that are now on the circuit with all nine parking lights so that those two can remain lighted. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1987 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING BINGO GAMES (CITY ATTORNEY) This ordinance was placed on first reading on June 1, 1982, and provides for better control, enforcement, and review of bingo operations within the City. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -5- June 8, 1982 13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Cole noted that two members of the Redevelopment Agency would be absent from the meeting of July 1. He recommended cancelling that meeting and rescheduling it for July 8, noting that a Council Conference is also scheduled for that day. This is to be decided at the June 17 Agency meeting. b. City Manager Cole discussed relocation of the Golf Course Maintenance Facility with 50% participation by the ADMA Company to the extent of 330,000, providing the building can be moved by August 15th. Council discussion ensued concerning alternatives to relocation; landscaping to screen the building from view of the future residents of ADMA's developments; reversing the doors of the building to mitigate the "cluttering" of Parks and Recreation vehicles and equipment; the future alignment of Bonita Road; the advantages of relocation to the vacant County site (Colonel Goode property) owned by the County; the recommendation to approach the County regarding acquisition of the property. It was moved by Mayor Cox that staff be authorized to work with the County to get the appropriate site, and if successful, to work on relocation of the facility in cooperation with the ADMA Company. The motion died for lack of a second. During further deliberation, it was noted that the City's ,30,000 share to come from the Golf Course Revenue Fund was not included in the budget presented during budget sessions; specific opposition was voiced by Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott and Moore with respect to the ,30,000 expenditure of funds that otherwise would not be made if ADMA had not proposed relocation; the "artificiality" of the August 15 deadline in view of other staff priorities; lack of sufficient information on alternatives to relocation and lack of cost estimates; ADMA will benefit more in the joint venture; the time restriction should be modified; ADMA should reconsider the degree of its involvement, and in view of the advantages to ADMA, perhaps their contribution should be greater. Representing ADMA Company, 4398 Bonita Road, Bonita, Nathan Adler, President, and Jack Nakawatase, Vice President-Development, spoke in support of the proposal to relocate the facility, noting that the concept originated with the City. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to authorize staff to pursue the acquisition of the County parcel in order to come back to Council as to whether there is a possibility of relocating the Golf Course Maintenance Building and that staff provide costs for modification of the existing facility (i.e. landscaping to screen the building from view) if Council should determine not to relocate it. City Council Heeting -6- June 8, 1982 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTNENT HEADS 14. Report on bfodegradable antt-graffttf gel (Director of Parks and Recreation) At the Hay 18, 1982, Council meeting, staff was directed to investigate use of an anti-graffiti gel developed by Western Electric chemical engineers. Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister noted that materials unsuitable to application of the gel are stone and concrete and painted surfaces. Since practically all of the City's graffiti is on concrete and painted surfaces, it was his determination that the gel would be of no value to the City. I~UC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report. 15. Report on City Appearance Program from the City of Montebello (Director of Parks end Recreation) At the Hay 4, 1982 meeting staff was directed to investigate the community appearance program of the City of Montebello and to report back to Council. Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister discussed the program with the Community Development Department of the City of Montehello, finding that similar community appearance programs are in operation in Chula Vista through the CIP and Community Development Housing Programs. NSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. Specific Council comments related to whether there has been any consideration given to pursuing any of the Hontebello programs in Chula Vtsta*s CIP (i.e. Fire Department inspections of yards and garages; tntensifed efforts by Police Department to inform property o~rners of violations); the City does not do a good Job on some items, partly because of a philosophy on code enforcement in some areas only on the basis of complaints. Over a period of timed the community standards are lowered, and on a periodic basis flagrant violators should be approached. 16. Report on Memorial Day 10K Run and request to stage an "I Love Summer" Race (Director of Parks and Recreation) At the ~ay 11 meeting, Council authorized Randolph, Alexander and Smith Property ltanagement Company to conduct a 5K and 10K race on Memorial Day in the 'J' Street Narina area and also requested a brief report on the race since it was conducted on a new course, The sponsor has requested approval to conduct an 'I Love Summer" race on June 26~ and the Director Pfister recommended that Council approve the request, subject to staff conditions. Mr. Earl Brooks, 783 Sesame Street, representing the sponsors, distributed application forms for the June 26 race, gave testimony in support of continuing races on a regular basis and responded to concerns raised by the Director of Parks and Recreation and to additional staff conditions enumerated in his written report. City Council Meeting -7- June 8, 1982 MS (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report on the Memorial Day Race and authorize the "I Love Summer Race" on June 26, 1982, subject to staff conditions. Couuncil questions and discussion related to the number of marathons conducted and the suggestion was made to show the "overall picture" when these requests are on the agenda. Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister responded that the Memorial Day race was the second race for the Bayfront course. Mr. Brooks referred to comments in the staff report concerning the organization of the race and the pre-race bottleneck. He emphasized that the degree of participation demonstrated the need for this type of course. Regarding disruption of traffic, he noted that at that hour there was virtually no traffic. He also commented on serious problems that would be caused if the 5K and 10K races were started at the same time as recommended by Director Pfister on order to complete the races by 9:00 a.m. to prevent interference with marina activity. MS (Cox/McCandliss) to amend the original motion to delete condition 2. Discussion concerned the potential problems with traffic from Rohr Industries when races are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays. It was noted that the Memorial Day weekend was not typical because Rohr was closed. Mr. Brooks responded to Council's concerns, stating that they would work with Rohr to resolve any problems. Mayor Cox amended his motion with the consent of the second to include condition 2 and to have all race activities end at 9:30 a.m. ACTION ON THE MOTION: AYES: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Moore NOES: None Absent: Councilman Gillow 17. Report on Employee Attitude Survey (Director of Personnel) The report of the Director of Personnel concerns the employee attitude survey conducted two years ago, and again this year with additional questions to cover changes made since the last administration of the survey. It is anticipated that the results of the survey will aid management in directing its efforts into areas in which employees perceive problems. Additional analysis of the results will be made and distributed for employee information. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report. City Council Meeting -8- June 8, 1982 18. Report on Bonus Incentive Award (Director of Personnel) Director of Personnel Thorsen reported that the Bonus Incentive Progra· (BIP) instituted in 1981 was designed to reward e·ployees who have de·onstrated exceptional job co·petency, reliability, initiative and attitude. She noted that the second round of no·inations and evaluations has been co·pleted and seven e·ployees have been selected by their peers to receive awards in June. Those e·ployees were: Valerie Lewallen Library; Ja·es Mason - Public Works; and Ross Norburn - Parks and Recreation, who were present and introduced to the Council, and John Clawson - Parks and Recreation; Sandy Kissell - Finance; Mary Laudenslager - Library; and Tina LaBlanc - Building and Housing. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation and congratulate the seven e·ployees. 19. Report on agree·ent between SCOOT and Aztec Bus Lines to provide intra-city bus service in the City of Chula Vista for 12 ·onths commencing July 1, 1982 (Develop·ent Services Ad·inistrator) The current agree·ent between SCOOT and Aztec Bus Lines to operate Chula Vista Transit terminates on June 30, 1982. Develop·ent Services Administrator Robens explained in his written report that the agree·ent contains an option for SCOOT to renew based on a negotiation process until June 30, 1984; that he and the Transit Coordinator have negotiated an agree·ent for FY 1982-83, and that except for ·inor ·odifications, all of the terms and conditions are the sa·e as the existing agree·ent. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to recommend to the SCOOT Board that the Board approve an agree·ent with Aztec Bus Lines for FY 1982-83. 20. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox gave the following Legislative Committee Report: AB 1353 (Papan) - This measure favors the billboard industry and restricts the rights of cities to control installation of billboards through zoning. The Legislative Committee strongly urges opposition to AB 1353 and recommends joining other cities in demanding a veto by Governor Brown. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to oppose AB 1353. SB 500 (Beverly) The Legislative Co··ittee recom·ends endorse·ent of this legislation which would limit the liability of cities and provide a · ore equitable distribution of costs in verdicts against the City and other joint tort feasors. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to support SB 500. City Council Meeting -9- June 8, 1982 SB 46 (Russell) - The Legislative Committee recommends opposition to SB 46 which would provide for extension of the 10% cost of living increase for PERS employees. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to oppose SB 46. b. Mayor Cox reported that he received a mailgram from Tom Park, President of the League of California Cities, urging that cities send a representative to the League's Legislative Conference on June 14 and 15 to emphasize the effects of the State budget as proposed by the State Legislature. He read excerpts from the communication, noting that the Senate version of the budget reduces funding to cities by ,143 million, and the Assembly version by ,150 million. It was recommended that Councilman Moore attend the Conference to represent the City's interests. c. Mayor Cox commented on the possible loss of State subventions from motor vehicle in-lieu taxes and cigarette taxes and recommended that if these sources of funding are lost that the City cease to enforce State mandated programs for which the State will no longer provide revenue. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to prepare a list of all State functions that are mandated for the City of Chula Vista to perform for which there is no corresponding revenue to pay for those mandates, and have that available for Council consideration, if necessary. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS -- None ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 p.m. to the tentative budget meeting June 9 at 3 p.m.; budget public hearing June 10 at 7 p.m.; tentative budget meeting Saturday, June 12 at 8 a.m.; and the regular meeting and budget public hearing June 15, 1982 at 7 p.m.