HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/05/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, May 27, 1982 - 5:00 p.m. Council Conference Room, City Hall
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Gillow, Moore
McCandliss (arrived at 5:15 p.m.)
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus
City Attorney Lindberg, Development Services
Administrator Robens
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilman Gillow said that the Legislative Committee is recommending
support of SB 1096 which defines environmental areas that can be developed.
He added that the bill is scheduled to be heard in Sacramento on June 2 and re-
quested that a representative of the City be in attendance.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to support SB 1096 and that a representative of the City
be in attendance in Sacramento on June 2.
SUBSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR SAFETY PATROL CAMP
The report proposes to reward graduating sixth graders by making visits to
various recreational areas in San Diego and Orange County. The plan would cost
$3,960 (based on an attendance of 150 at each event) with the school district
providing transportation.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve the report and to allocate $3,960 for the
Substitute Program for Safety Patrol Camp and total flexibility regarding
scheduling of activities.
*Councilwoman McCandliss arrived at this time - 5:15 p.m.
QUESTIONS REGARDING LIBRARY BUDGET
Council Candidate Malcolm asked several questions pertaining to the proposed
budget for the operation of the Library: 1) If the City were not a member of the
Serra System and the Montgomery area annexed, would there be any reduction(s) in
staff and would the City save in actual dollars? 2) Can the City charge a fee for
a Library card? 3) Since Imperial and San Diego Counties are included in the Serra
System and there are people outside these areas using the Library, are there any
problems with return of books and/or thefts? 4) Is the City subsidizing the Library
for those using its services who do not reside within Chula Vista?
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that the questions asked by Council Candidate Malcolm
be answered by staff.
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City Council Meeting -2- May 27, 1982
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss, City Librarian Lane referred to the
May 27th computer printout noting that out of a total of 73,027 borrowers, 39,727
are Chula Vista residents.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for a Closed Door Session for personnel matters.
*Closed Door Session from 5:29 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. after which Council recessed
for Dinner and the meeting reconvened at 6:25 p.m.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Development Services Administrator Robens reviewed the Status Summary cover-
ing existing projects and projects completed noting that underscored projects re-
quire Council action.
GAS TAX CONST.
GT-76 - Traffic Signal-Hilltop and Main (no action required)
GT-83 - Telegraph Canyon Road, participation, 1-805 to Otay Lakes Road
GT-104 - Otay Lakes Road widening various locations
GT-113 - Las Flores Drive & "D" Street improvements (see RS-34)
GT-122 - East "L" Street traffic signal, Melrose and Mission
GT-129 - Sales of excess rights of way
GT-130 - Widening Telegraph Canyon Road Hilltop to Melrose
~- Widen Palomar Street, Industrial to Walnut
GT-137 - Fourth Avenue Street Lighting, "G" to "H'~
GT-I38 - Left Turn Traffic Signal, Broadway and "F'~
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve Gas Tax Construction Projects as recommended by
the City Manager.
GOLF COURSE FUND
GC-02 - Golf Cart Repair and Storage Building (no action required)
GENERAL FUND
GF-26 - Telegraph Canyon Road and Channel R/W (no action required)
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
LTF-01 - Bicycle Route Improvement (no action required)
LTF-05 - Bicycle Ridership Program (no action required)
LTF-06 - Widen Telegraph Canyon Road - Hilltop to Melrose (no action required)
PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND
PD-09 - Comfort station, golf course
PD-IO - Restroom Construction, Menzel Field
PD-14 - Renovate General Roca Park
PD-15 - Rienstra Sports Complex Renovation
PD-16 - Sweetwater Sports Park
-,, In response to Councilman Scott's concerns, Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister
referred to a phone call from the County of San Diego advising that the County
would not provide a joint powers agreement for Sweetwater Park but would consider
the City taking over the park and converting it to ballfields. Discussion ensued
regarding the uncertainty of the project and financial constraints.
City Council Meeting -3- May 27, 1982
(Cox/Gillow) to ask staff for an updated report on the Sweetwater Park and go
ahead with this item for budgetary purposes.
Councilman Scott spoke against the motion due to the economic condition of the City.
The motion failed with Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott and Moore voting "no".
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Moore that Project Nos.
PD-16 and PD-22 be eliminated from the budget.
Mayor Cox spoke against the motion since this item is park development money and
the County has previously agreed to contribute $150,000. He added that he would
like to review staff's recommendations in addition to knowing exactly what the
County is proposing.
The motion passed with Mayor Cox and Councilman Gillow voting "no".
PD-19 - Rienstra Sports Complex Renovation
PD-22 - Ballfields in Sweetwater Regional Park (eZ~minated per above motion).
PD-23 - General Roca Park Improvements
PD-24 - Open Space District #6 - Repairs
PD-25 - Tennis Court Light Modification
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Manager Cole said that recommended decreases were made to all Commissions
and that those reductions were made in the 5221 Account (Travel, Conferences and
Meetings).
PLANNING COMMISSION - ACTIVITY NO. 111
Department Request: $4,570
City Manager Recommendation: $3,430
Mr. Alex Pressutti, Chairman of the Planning Commission, asked that travel be
eliminated and that the funds be used for Dinner Workshop Sessions.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to delete $950 from travel and that those funds be used for
Dinner Workshop Sessions.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Activity No. 111 as recommended by the City
Manager.
BOARD OF APPEALS - ACTIVITY NO. 112
Department Request: $1,580
City Manager Recommendation: $560
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve Activity No. 112 as recommended by the City
Manager.
Mayor Cox directed the City Manager to contact the chairmen of all Boards and
Commissions to advise of Council's actions and to encourage their attendance at
the meeting of June 1, 1982.
City Council Meeting -4- May 27~ 1982
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - ACTIVITY NO. 113
Department Request: $650
City Manager Recommendation: $380
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve Activity No. 113 as recommended by the City
Manager.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - ACITIVITY NO. 115
Department Request: $670
City Manager Recommendation: $520
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Activity No. 115 as recommended by the City
Manager.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION - ACTIVITY NO. 116
Department Request: $820
City Manager Recommendation: $820
MSUC (Scott/Moore~ to approve Activity No. 116 as recommended by the City
Manager.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - ACTIVITY NO. 117
Department Request: $1,090
City Manager Recommendation: 450
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Activity No. 117 as recommended by the City
Manager.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - ACTIVITY NOo 119
Department Request: $820
City Manager Recommendation: 330
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Activity No. 119 as recommended by the City
Manager.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION - ACTIVITY NO. 120
Department Request: $1,480
City Manager Recommendation: 800
MSUC (Scott/Moore to approve Activity No. 120 as recommended by the City
Manager.
SAFETY COMMISSION - ACTIVITY NO. 121
Dep~rtment Request: $800
City Manager Recommendation: 710
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Activity No. 121 as recommended by the City
Manager.
City Council Meeting -5- May 27, 1982
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS
BAY GENERAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Department Request: Unspeci fied amount
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
Ms. Jennifer Fisk, 730 Hilton Place, San Diego, representing Bay General
Community Hospital , briefly described the proposed Health Assessment Plan for
the City Police and Fire Departments to assess their health risk status. City
Manager Cole noted concerns of the cost to the City and the need to meet and
consult. Ms.Fisk stated that the proposed program would be strictly on a volunteer
basis.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve of the City' Manager's recommendation with
regard to Bay General Community Hospital's request.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to refer to staff for a report to be brought back to the
Council regarding a volunteer program.
BONITAFEST
Department Request: Unspec i fi ed amount
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to the Bonitafest request.
CHULA VISTA BAND REVIEW
Department Request: Unspeci fi ed amount
City Manager recommendation: -O-
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with re-
gard to the request of the Chula Vista Band Review. It was noted that staff
assistance is given to this organization.
CHULA VISTA JAYCEES
Department Request: $3,250
City Manager Recommendation: 3,000
MSUC (Gillow/Moore) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to the request of the Chula Vista Jaycees.
COMBO
Department Request: $3,600
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to the request of COMBO.
DEL REY NUTRITION - ACTIVITY NO. 135
Department Request: $4,000
Mayor Cox noted that this item would be acted upon under Block Grants.
City Council Meeting -6- May 27, 1982
LIBRARY CHAMBE~ CONCERTS - ACTIVITY NO. 137
Department Request: $1,660
City Manager Recommendation: ~O-
Ms. Gretchen Evans, 323 Minot, Chula Vista, spoke in support of funding the
Library Chamber Concerts in the amount of $1,249, noting that average attendance
has been 500. Ms. Evans responded to Mayor Cox by stating that the $1.00 charge
per person was only done the first half of 1979/80 due to the loss of attendance.
In answer to a query from Councilman Moore, Ms. Evans said that the average at-
tendance per concert was about 80-
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to appropriate $1,249 for the Library Chamber
Concerts, Activity No. 137.
MEALS-ON-WHEELS -.ACTIVITY NO. 138
Department Request: $2,460
This item to be considered under Block Grants.
OUR HOUSE - ACTIVITY NO. 140
Department Request: $16,800
This item will be considered under Block Grants.
REGIONAL POISON CENTER
Department Request: $15,000
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to the request of the Regional Poison Center.
SOUTH BAY PIONEERS
Department Request: $290,000
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to the request of the South Bay Pioneers.
SOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
Department Request: $19,960
City Manager Recommendation:
This item will be considered under Block Grants.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
-, Department Request: $5,880
City Manager Recommendation: $4,000
MSC (Scott/Cox) to approve of the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to the Summer Concert Series. Councilmen Gillow and Moore voted "no".
City Council Meeting -7- May 27, 1982
UNITED NATIONS DAY COMMITTEE - ACTIVITY NO. 141
Department Request: $380
City Manager Recommendation: $350
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to approve Activity No. 141 as recommended by the City
Manager.
MISS SOFTBALL AMERICA
Department Request: $20,000
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the City Manager's recommendation with
regard to Miss Softball America.
PROJECT JOVE
Department Request: $56,240
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MS (Gillow/Moore) to approve appropriation of $1,000 for Project JOVE.
(Cox, McCandliss, Scott voted "no").
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Department Request: -O-
City Manager Recommendation: $500
MSC (Cox/Moore) to approve the City Manager's recommendation to fund $500
for Economic Development. (McCandliss and Scott voted "no").
YMCA FAMILY STRESS CENTER
Department Request: $14,939
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the City Manager's recommendation with regard
to YMCA Family Stress Center.
*A RECESS was called at 7:58 p.m. and the Council R~GONV~N~D at 8:06 p.m.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -- continued from Page 3 of the minutes
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX FUND
RC-04 - 1911 Act Revolving Fund
RC-08 - Telegraph Canyon Flood Control Channel
RC-IO - Solar Energy System (Public Services and City Hall Buildings)
RC-'CZT~- Landscape Telegraph Canyon Road Median
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to delete Project No. RC-IO.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to delay Project No. RC-12 for East "H" Street.
City Council Meeting -8- May 27, 1982
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
RS-25 - Energy Conservation (Library and Police Department)
RS-27 - Public Works Center (Addition & Alteration)
RS-30 - Street Light Conversion (400W)
RS-31 - Street Light Conversion (175W)
RS-32 - Fire Detection & Alarm System
RS-34 - Las Flores & "D" Street Improvements
Director of Building and Housing Grady noted the importance of project number RS-32
as the Public Services Building and City Hall are basically wood construction and
if a Fire in the attic was undetected, the City could easily lose the building due
to the old/dry lumber.
In answer to Councilman Scott, Mr. Grady said that it would be a good policy to
have all publicly used buildings equipped with sprinkler systems (with the exception
of the Police Department).
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the staff recommendation with regard to
project number RS-34.
SEWER INCOME FUND
SI-07 - Sewer replacement along SDG&E, "G" to "J" (no action required)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PARTICIPATION FUND
TS-03 - "E" and Woodlawn Traffic
TS-04 - "L" and Industrial Traffic Signal
TS-05 - Traffic Signal Otay Lakes & Telegraph Canyon Roads
TS-09 - Left Turn at Broadway and "F" Street
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to approve the Traffic Signal Participation Fund as
recommended by the City Manager.
FEDERAL SAFER-OFF-SYSTEM ROADS FUNDS
SOS-01 - Street Improvement/Traffic & Pedestrian Safety, Phase I
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to delete Project No. SOS-01 as recommended by the City
Manager.
MIXED FUNDS
604-6040 - Jimmy~s-on-the-Green
605-6050 - Library Construction
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to schedule the report on the Library
Construction at the City Council meeting of June I5, 1982.
613-6130 - Rienstra Sports Complex
614-6140 - Parkway Gym Renovation
- MSUC (Scott/Cox) to direct staff to report back to the City Council in one
month with regard to the floors at Parkway Gym.
City Council Meeting -9- May 27, 1982
636-6360 - City Hall Renovation
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
BG-72 - Sewer Relocation (Landis and Madrona)
BG-86 - Third Avenue Improvements ("F" to "G")
BG-99 - Wheelchair Ramps
BG-103 - Third Avenue Street Improvements ("F" to "G")
BG-108 - Brandywine/Otay Valley Road Waterline
BG-I,iO - Harborside School Park Construction
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUND PROJECTS
BF-01 - Sewer Replacement SDA&E RR "G" to "J"
BG-02 - Third Avenue Improvements "F" to "G"
BF-05 - Park Maintenance Building (Greg Rogers Park)
BF-06 - Bay Boulevard "E" to "G"
BF-07 - "E" Street Median
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Development Services Administrator Robens explained that the following are
projects which are proposed for next fiscal year.
BG-99 - Wheelchair Ramps Construction, Phase III
BG-108 - Otay Valley Road Water Line
_ BG-108 - Assessment District Engineering
BG-112 - Harborside Area Drainage Improvements
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve Project Nos. BG-99, BG-108 and BG-112 as
recommended by the City Manager,
GAS TAX FUND
GT-142 - Conversion of 175W Mercury Vapor Street Lights to iOOW High Pressure
Sodium
GT-143 - Fourth Avenue "G" to "H" Pavement Overlay
GT-144 - Claire Avenue "I" to Mankato Pavement Overlay
GT-145 - Broadway "G" Street Intersection Reconstruction
GT-146 - Third Avenue "K" to "L" Street Lighting Installation
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to delete Project No. GT-144 and to approve Project
Nos. GT-142, GT-143, GT-145 and GT-146.
PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
PD-26 - Greg Rogers Park Land Purchase
Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister said that the land is being offered
to the City for expansion of the park at a "reasonable cost". He added that staff
intends to obtain appraisals and to negotiate with Mr. Gardner in the near future.
Mayor Cox commented on Mr. Gardner's possible interest in a land swap or using the
land for a mobilehome park. Discussion continued with respect to problems of access,
whether the additional space is needed in the area, the topography of the land.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to delete Project No. PD-26 with a report to come back
to the Council as to whether Mr. Gardner is still interested, an update of the status
and additional information regarding the topography of the land and use of the park.
City Council Meeting -10- May 27~ 1982
CALIFORNIA PARKLANDS ACT - 1980 GRANT FUNDS
PR-07 - Rienstra Sports Complex Renovations, Phase II
PR-08 - Park Way Pool Renovation
PR-09 - General Roca Ballfield Relamping
PR-IO - Loma Verde Center Renovation
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve of the California Parklands Act - 1980 Grant
Fund projects as recommended by the City Manager.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
RC-13 - Building Alterations (Police Facility)
RC-14 - Building Alterations (Public Services and City Hall Buildings)
RC-15 - Building Alterations (Rohr Park)
RC-16 - Building Alterations (Animal Shelter)
RC-17 - Building Alterations (Norman Park)
RC-18 - City Facilities Master Plan (other than Library)
RC-19 - City Hall Remodel
Development Services Administrator Robens said that all of the Residential Con-
struction Tax Projects are designed to reduce energy consumption with payback
times of less than 2 years.
Referring to a draft layout, Development Services Administrator Robens reviewed
the proposed renovation for the north end of the City Hall building and estimated
the cost to be $100,000 including architectural fees. Although staff is uncertain
at this time exactly which departments would be included in the renovated area,
Mr. Robens said that it is large enough (using removable partitions) to accommodate
relocation of the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager and Personnel departments.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the necessity in making such drastic alterations
to the former Council Chamber area. Councilman Moore noted the "uniqueness" of the
area and said that it could be considered for community use. Further discussion
consisted of conducting a Council Conference to review the proposal and the need
to have detailed information regarding the plan including the amount of savings
which could be realized.
Development Services Administrator Robens commented that the advantage of the
proposed renovation would be a reduction in clerical staff.
M (Scott) to delete Project Nos. RC-19 and RS-37. The motion died for lack
of a second.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve Residential Construction Tax Project Nos, RC-13,
RC-14, RC-15, RC~16, RC-17, RC-18 and to trail Project No. RC-19.
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
RS-35 - City Hall Re-Roof
RS-36 - Emergency Command Center Construction
RS-37 - City Hall Remodel
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve Federal Revenue Sharing Project Nos. RS-35,
RS-36 and to trail Project No. RS-37.
City Council Meeting -11- May 27, 1982
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ACT FUND
SLA-01 - Library Computer Relocation
SLA-02 - Building Alterations to Reduce Energy Consumption
SLA-03 - City Facilities Master Plan (Library portion)
MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to approve the California State Library Act Fund
Project Nos. SLA-01, SLA-02 and SLA-03 as recommended by the City Manager.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PARTICIPATION FUND
TS-07 - Hilltop and "HI' Traffic Signal Modification
TS-08 - Broadway and Moss Traffic Signal Modification
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the Traffic Signal Participation Fund Project
Nos. TS-07 and TS-08 as recommended by the City Manager.
GAS TAX FUND
Activity No. 2501
City Manager Recommendation: $305,000
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the Gas Tax Fund Activity No. 2501 as amended
(deletion of Project No. GT-144).
Activity No. 2502
City Manager Recommendation: -O-
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve Activity No. 2502 as recommended by the City
Manager.
Activity No. 2503
City Manager Recommendation: $488,750
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve Activity No. 2503 as recommended by the City
Manager.
Activity No. 2504
City Manager Recommendation: $7,500
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to approve Activity No. 2504 as recommended by the
City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:00 p.m. to the Budget Session scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 1982
at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room and to the regular City Council meeting
at 7:00 p.m. on June 1, 1982 in the Council Chambers.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC, City Clerk
'~atricia Wesp, Secretary to the ~ay~or