HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 2000/01/18 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 18, 2000 -k 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
CIIY OF
CHUtA VISIA
City Council City Manager
Patty Davis David D. Rowlands, Jr.
John S. Moot City Attorney
Stephen C. Padilia John M. Kaheny
Mary Salas City Clerk
Shirley A. Horton, Mayor Susan Bigelow
The City Council meets regularly ou the first calendar Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
and on the second, third aud fourth calendar Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Regular meetings may be viewed at 7:00 p.m. on Weduesdays on
Cox Cable Channel 24 or Chula Vista Cable Channel 47
AGENDA
January 18, 2000 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Horton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Presentation by Supervisor Greg Cox recognizing local companies for supporting the
welfare to work program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 3)
The staff recommendations regarding the ./bllowmg items listed under the Consent
Calendar will be enacted by the Council by one motion, without discussion, unless a
Councilmember, a member of the public, or City staff requests that the item be removed
for discussion. If you wish to speak on oue of these item& please fiH out a "Request to
Speak"form (available in the lobby,) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting.
Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed after Action Items. Items
pulled by the public will be the first items of business.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on January 11, 2000, there were no
actions which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
2. REPORT DENYiNG THE APPEAL OF AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF EAST J STREET AND LASENDA WAY
This report was generated as the result of a request by Mayor Horton for a report to
Council after a request to appeal was made by David Krogh, a member of the public,
under oral communications at the Council meeting of Tuesday, December 7, 1999.
Based on the provisions of the Safety Commission Policy, adopted by resolution of the
City Council on March 14, 1995, whenever the Safety Commission and the City Engineer
concur on the implementation of a traffic safety improvement, the resolut on of the issue
is considered final unless appealed by a member of the Council within 10 days of the
decision of the Safety Commission. The Safety Commission decision was reached at its
meeting of Thursday, November 11, 1999.
Staff recommendation: Council accept staff's report, thereby denying the appeal of the
resident to reconsider the installation of an all-way stop at the T-intersection of East J
Street and LaSenda Way, and direct staff to proceed with said installation. (Director of
Public Works)
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3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY, PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY,
APPROPRIATING THE UNANTICIPATED REVENUE, AMENDING FY 99/00
BUDGET, AND RECLASSIFYING TWO CURRENT POSITIONS (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
As a result of the Governor's authorized increase in the Public Library Foundation (PLF)
fund, the Chula Vista Public Library's share of the PLF allocation has risen by $90,810 to
$281,187 this year. When the City Council approved the FY 99/00 budget, a transfer of
$190,377 from PLF to the General Fund was included in the City Manager's budget. The
State Library has now formally issued this year's PLF payment with the augmented
funds. The Library requests that the unanticipated $90,810 be appropriated in the
Library's General Fund to support the circulating book collection, compact disc shelving,
upgrades of two existing positions, and enhance the security guard allocation.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as
required by law. If you wish to .speak to arty item, please fill out a "Request to
Speak"form (available in the lobby) tttid stttSmit it to the City Clerk prior to the
meeting.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
NO. 128 ALONG BROADWAY FROM C STREET TO E STREET
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 128 ALONG
BROADWAY FROM "C' STREET TO "E" STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF UTILITY ALLOCATION FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE PRIVATE
SERVICE LATERAL CONVERSION
On November 30, 1999, by Resolution No. 19680, the City Council ordered a public
hearing to be held on January 18, 2000 to determine whether the public health, safety or
general welfare requires the formation of a utility undergrounding district along
Broadway from C Street to E Street. The purpose of forming the district is to require the
utility companies to underground all overhead lines and to remove all existing wooden
utility poles within the proposed district. The proposed utility undergrounding district is
about 2,600 feet long and is estimated to cost approximately $513,000. SDG&E's
allocation funds (Rule 20-A) will be used to cover the cost of the project including
reimbursements to affected property owners for their respective trenching costs.
Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
(Director of Public Works)
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5. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RANCHO DEL REY
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA I (PCM-00-06)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING THE RANCHO DEL REY SECTIONAL PLANN1NG AREA (SPA)
DESIGN GUIDELINES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF THREE
MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AREA SITUATED ALONG
EAST H STREET AT THE RANCHO DEL REY BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL
CENTER, AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WITHIN THE CENTER
The City of Chula Vista has been working for the past several months with the
management of the Rancho del Rey Business/Commercial Center toward the creation of a
sign program. Tenants of the Center feel that their businesses are not visible from East H
Street, and that signage situated along this street is necessary in order to attract
customers. The applicants are proposing to place four monument signs along East H
Street. They are also requesting that new directional signs be allowed within the center in
order to facilitate vehicular circulation and parking. The proposed signage requires the
modification of the Rancho del Rey SPA I design guidelines.
Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
(Director of Planning and Building)
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
OTHER BUSINESS
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Scheduling of meetings.
7. MAYOR'S REPORTS
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to a Closed Session and thence to an Adjourned Meeting of the City
Council to be held January 20, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
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NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday,
November 30, 1999, to consider:
PLACEMENT OF FOUR MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN A PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE AREA SITUATED ALONG EAST "H" STREET AT THE RANCHO
DEL REY BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CENTER, AND PLACEMENT OF
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WITHIN THE CENTER
was continued. The hearing has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2000,
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA.
Donna Norris
Confidential Administrative Secretary
Dated: December 15, 1999
CI]Y OF
CHULA VISTA
MI~MORANDUM
January 13,2000
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: David D. Rowlands, City Manager
Subject: Council Meeting of January 18, 2000
This will transmit the agenda and related materials for the regular City Council meeting
of Tuesday, January 18, 2000. Comments regarding the Written Communications are
as follows:
2a. This is a letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge
from observance of actions taken in Closed Session on January 11, 2000, there
were no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS LETTER BE RECEIVED AND FILED.
DDR:mab
CI'IY OF
CHULA VI51"A
OFFIGE OF THE OITY A'rrORNEY
Date: January 12, 2000
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Re: Report R i ed Session
for the Meeting of 1/11/00 ~
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista met in Closed Session
on 1/11/00 to discuss:
· CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B):
One case
The City Attorney hereby reports to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in the Closed Session in which the City
Attorney participated, that there were no reportable actions which
are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item Number
Meeting Date 1/18/2000
ITEM TITLE: Report denying the appeal of an All-Way Stop at the intersection of East
"J" Street and LaSenda Way
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works ' 04F/
REVIEWED BY: City Manager'~; ~' (4/5ths Vote: Yes__ No X )
Based on the provisions of the Safety Commission Policy, adopted by resolution of the City
Council on March 14, 1995, whenever the Safety Commission and the City Engineer concur on
the implementation of a traffic safety improvement, the resolution of the issue is considered final
unless appealed by a member of the Council within 10 days of the decision of the Safety
Commission. This report was generated as the result of a request by Mayor Horton for a report
to Council after a request to appeal was made by David Krogh, a member of the public, under
oral comsnunications at the Council meeting of Tuesday, December 7, 1999. The Safety
Commission decision was reached at their meeting of Thursday, November 11, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept staff' s report, thereby denying the appeal
of the resident to reconsider the installation of an all-way stop at the T-intersection of East "J"
Street and LaSenda Way Street, and to direct staff to proceed with said installation.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION:
The Safety Commission, at their meeting of November 11, 1999, passed a motion MSC 4-1-2
(Liken/McAlister), Commissioners Cochrane and Acton absent and Commissioner Gove voting
no, to approve establishing an all-way stop control at the intersection of East "J" Street and
LaSenda Way. This intersection currently has a stop sign on the northbound approach stopping
LaSenda Way the through traffic on East "J" Street. Commissioner Gove stated she did not think
an all-way stop is warranted based on current driving conditions and that it should be revisited
after increased police patrol in the area and some time expired after the all-way stop installation
at East "J" Street and Lori Lane, which was installed on October 18, 1999.
DISCUSSION:
On August 2, 1999, staff received a letter from Edward G. Woodrich, 682 East "J" Street,
requesting that an all-way stop be installed on East "J" Street at LaSenda Way to help control the
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high speed of vehicles traveling on East "J" Street and to provide intersection safety due to
reduced visibility.
Staff has completed an all-way stop evaluation for the subject intersection of East "J" Street and
LaSenda Way. When considering an intersection for an all-way stop control, several factors are
considered to determine the need for installation. Pedestrians and vehicle volumes, accident
history, and physical factors such as sight distances, speed of vehicles, and roadway alignment
such as curves and topography are all investigated.
The intersection of LaSenda Way and East "J" Street is a T-intersection with an existing stop sign
on LaSenda Way, stopping northbound traffic on LaSenda Way for East "J" Street traffic. In this
area, LaSenda Way is a 40' wide two lane roadway with parking on both sides. LaSenda Way
has an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 800 vehicles per day south of East "J" Street. East "J"
Street in this area is a Class II residential collector, 64' wide curb to curb roadway, with a 12'-
wide painted two-way left-turn lane. Parking is allowed along the curb on both sides of the
roadway, with bike lanes striped outside the parking lanes, and an ADT of 5,700 vehicles.
A review of the accident history for this intersection from January 1, 1993 to 12/31/98 (a period
of 6 years), shows only one reported accident which occurred on April 30, 1996. This accident
was a right turn injury accident not susceptible to correction by the installation of an all-way stop.
There have been several accidents in the immediate area of this intersection which were loss of
control type of accidents related to excessive speed, including some that wound up on private
property.
The accident history for this location was compared to the statewide average accident rate for
similar types of intersections. The statewide accident rate for a similar type T-intersection is 0. 14
accidents per million vehicles entering (a/mve) the intersection. Based on the actual accident
history for this intersection, there has been one (1) reported accident within the last 6 years, which
is equivalent to a rate of 0.07 a/rove, and is below the statewide accident average.
The sight distance at this intersection was also investigated and was found to be clear for a
distance of 290' to the east and 225' to the west. A stopping sight distance of 240' is required
for the posted speed limit of 35 MPH on East "J" Street and 290' is required for the 851h
percentile speed of 39 MPH. While the sight distance to the east is considered adequate, the
distance of 225' to the west is inadequate for the approach speeds. This restriction is created by
a combination vertical and horizontal curve and is not susceptible to correction by normal method s
such as tree trimming or parking restrictions.
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The all-way stop evaluation for the subject intersection, which assessed points to various traffic
factors, revealed that this intersection received a total of 61 points out of a possible 100 points.
Thirty-five points minimum are required to justify the installation of an all-way stop.
At the subject intersection, twenty-one points were assigned for unusual conditions. Of the
twenty-one points for unusual conditions, seven were for the horizontal and vertical curves which
resulted in limited stopping sight distance; seven were for being on a "Suggested Route to School"
with no other crossings nearby; and seven were for a high 85% speed of 39 MPH. Four points
were assigned for the 5 pedestrians observed crossing at the intersection during the peak hourly
volume. Twenty-four points were assigned for the 9 high volume hours (24 points max.) where
each hour collects three points. Two points were assigned for traffic volume difference between
minor and major streets. Ten bonus points were assigned per Case 3 of the Council Policy (See
page 2 of the policy).
Based on the current point system adopted by City Council, staff and the Safety Commission
recommend the installation of an all-way stop at East "J" Street and LaSenda Way.
All area residents have been notified of tonight' s meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: $400 to install two R1 stop signs, two W-17 stop ahead signs with flashers,
to stop legends and limit lines.
Attachment: All Way Stop Study w/accident history for East "J" St./LaSenda Way
Area Plat
Letter dated 8/2/99
Engineering Speed Survey
Letter received 11/12/99
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM
MEETING DATE: 011t8/00
ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting California State Library, Public Library Foundation
Funds awarded to the Chula Vista Public Library, appropriating the
unanticipated revenue, amending FY 99/00 budget, and reclassifying two
current positions
SUBMITTED BY: Library and Re..Gr-eation Director~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager~* L/ (4/5th° vote: Yes XNo __)
In signing the FY 99/00 State budget, the Governor authorized an increase in the Public Library
Foundation (PLF) fund. As a result, the Chula Vista Public Library's share of the PLF allocation
has risen by $90,810 to $281,187 this year. When the City Council approved the FY 99/00
budget, a transfer of $190,377 from PLF to the General Fund was included in the City
Manager's budget. The State Library has now formally issued this year's PLF payment with the
augmented funds. The Library requests that the unanticipated $90,810 be appropriated in the
Library's General Fund to support the circulating book collection, compact disc shelving,
upgrades of two existing positions, and enhance the security guard allocation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the resolution:
1. Accepting California State Library, Public Library Foundation funds; and
2. Appropriating $90,810 in unanticipated revenue; and
3. Amending the FY 1999-2000 budget; and
4. Reclassifying two current positions
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DISCUSSION: In 1983 the California State Legislature instituted the Public Library Foundation
(PLF) Program designed to insure that each public library provides a minimum level of service
known as a "Foundation Program." The program also calls for the State to fund 10% of the cost
of the Foundation Program if the public library pays 90% from local sources. The State's
contribution (known as the PLF fund) toward the Foundation Program may be applied towards
library services which are basic to its function as a provider of information, education, and
cultural enrichment to all segments of the community, including but not limited to collection
development and maintenance, lending services, information services, facility maintenance and
administration. Foundation funds cannot be spent on major capital improvements.
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Unfortunately, the Legislature has never consistently or completely funded the State's 10%
share of the Program. This has resulted in a fluctuation of Chula Vista's annual allocation from
the PLF fund. However, over the past three years the governor has authorized annual
cumulative increases which have been used to augment the circulating book budget, fund the
recognition system for library donors, and buy needed computer furniture. With the additional
$90,810 in this year's PLF fund, the Library requests it be appropriated into the Library's
General Fund account to support the following programs, at the indicated amounts, in FY 1999-
2000. Commitments for next fiscal year will be appropriated as part of the FY 2000-01 budget
process.
· Fund Raising-
FY 99~00- $10,000
FY 00/0t- $10,000
The Library will continue to retain a fund raising consultant for 15 hours per month. In calendar
1999 the Library estimates that it has raised over $25,000 in donations as a result of direct mail
campaigns, grant requests, and special solicitations coordinated by the consultant. These
special efforts have also raised the Library's name recognition in the community and should
result in additional donations in the future.
· Compact Disc Shelving for the Civic Center Library-
FY 99~00- $t7,500
FY 00101- $0
The Library will purchase new compact disc shelving to replace the existing shelving. This will
complete one phase of a plan to upgrade the interior of the Civic Center Library. There are no
ongoing expenses related to this project in FY 2000-2001.
· Reclassify a Vacant .5 FTE Library Associate to a 1.00 FTE Librarian II-
FY 99~00- $ 9,425
FY 00101- $25,248
A currently vacant .5 FTE Library Associate position at South Chula Vista Library will be
reclassified to a 1.00 FTE Librarian II. As a result the Library intends to improve children's
services by creating a well-designed Children's Outreach Program to increase Library usage
and attendance through the following activities:
· A campaign will be developed to ensure that every child in Chula Vista has a library
card; and
· Library staff visits to elementary schools and PTA programs will be greatly increased;
and
· Library staff will provide relevant programming for various Healthy Start
collaboratives, STRETCH, DASH and Even Start programs
Other benefits include improved supervision of the Children's Room by regularly scheduling a
permanent employee in charge; and, 20 additional hours to fill-in during illness and vacation.
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· Reclassify a Librarian III Position to a Senior Librarian in the Technical Services
Division-
FY 99~00- $811
FY 00101- $7,367
The Technical Services Division currently consists of two major divisions, Collection
Development and Cataloging/Processing. Under the direction of a Principal Librarian, the
Division's staff of 13.96 FTE (21 individuals) orders, catalogs and processes some 25,000 items
a year and manages a budget of $1.1 million. There is no other Middle-Management position
within this large, complex and important Division. This reclassification would restore the Senior
Librarian position in this Division which was lost in 1996 when the Department was asked to
partially absorb the City's Training Coordinator. In 1998, the Library Training Coordinator was
reassigned citywide responsibilities, but the Library did not regain its lost Senior Librarian. The
restoration of this position would restore the organizational plan as it was originally intended.
Security Guards- FY 99/00- $8,000
FY 00101- $16,695
The Library anticipates that it will need to rebid its contract for security guard services because
of performance issues with the current vendor. A recent poll of other local libraries using private
security guards found that their per hour costs were $4 to $5 higher than our current per hour
cost. This request would earmark the additional monies to fund the current market rate for a
new guard service should that become necessary.
· Augment the Book Collection-
FY 99~00- $45,074
FY 00101- $0
The Library will purchase additional books to enhance the collection. This is especially
important since numerous old, out of date and worn out books have recently been purged as
part of a weeding project associated with the implementation of the new automated system.
FISCAL IMPACT: Accepting these funds will provide an additional $90,810 to the Chula Vista
Public Library. In FY 1999-2000 these funds will be appropriated into the various General Fund
accounts to support the programs described above. Any ongoing costs for these enhancements
will be paid for in FY 2000-01 from the continuance of this new revenue. As a result, there will
be no net impact on the General Fund this fiscal year or next.
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item__~__
Meeting Date 1/18/00
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing Consideration of establishing Utility Undergrounding
District No. 128 along Broadway from "C" Street to "E" Street
Resolution Establishing Utility Undergrounding District No. 128
along Broadway from "C" Street to "E" Street and authorizing the expenditure
of Utility Allocation Funds to ~bsidize private service lateral conversion
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Publi orks (~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/Sths Vote: Yes No X )
On November 30, 1999, by Resolution No. 19680, the City Council ordered a Public Hearing to be
held on January 18, 2000 to determine whether the public health, safety or general welfare requires
the formation of a utility undergrounding district along Broadway from "C" Street to "E" Street.
The purpose of forming the district is to require the utility companies to underground all overhead
lines and to remove all existing wooden utility poles within the proposed district. The proposed
utility undergrounding district is about 2,600 feet long and is estimated to cost approximately
$513,000. SDG&E's allocation funds (Rule 20-A) will be used to cover the cost of the project
including reimbursements to affected property owners for their respective trenching cost.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:
I. Conduct a Public Hearing on the formation of Utility Underground District No. 128;
2. Approve a resolution forming the district and authorizing the use of approximately $513,000
in utility allocation funds to cover the cost of pole removal, undergrounding overhead
facilities, and private property conversion reimbursements.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
The Underground Utility Advisory Committee (UUAC) representatives, consisting of representatives
of SDG&E, Pacific Bell, Cox Communications, Chula Vista Cable, and the City, agreed to propose
to the City Council the formation of a utility undergrounding district for the conversion of overhead
utilities along the subject section of Broadway (See Exhibit "A"). Undergrounding of overhead
utilities south of the proposed district has been completed. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) count
on Broadway between "C" and "E" Streets is approximately 20,000.
Section 15.32.130 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code requires the City Council to set a public
hearing to determine whether the public health, safety, and general welfare requires the
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undergrounding of existing overhead utilities within designated areas of the City. The intent of the
public hearing is to give persons the opportunity to speak in favor of or against the formation of a
proposed district to underground utilities. The formation of the district will require the utility
companies to underground all overhead lines and other facilities, and to remove all existing wooden
utility poles within the District. All property owners within the proposed district will also be
required to convert their service connections to underground.
Several dusk-dawn lights on private properties are proposed to be removed, one each at 80, 82 and
196 Broadway, and two at 71 Broadway. Dusk<lawn lights are strictly serviced from overhead lines
only and not from any underground source. Mounted on wooden poles, the dusk-dawn lights are
owned by SDG&E and are rented to the property owners. Staff has contacted the property owners
and informed them of the possibility that the rented dusk-dawn lights will be removed as part of the
proposed district. However, such removal will not be fully determined until after SDG&E has
completed their electrical design. SDG&E has said during the initial planning that they will look at
other alternate sources for these lights. If an alternate source is not available, then the property
owners at their discretion, could install their own lights.
Staff recommends the formation of this conversion district along this section of Broadway because:
1. Broadway is a major north/south thoroughfare in the western portion of Chula Vista and an
entrance into the City. The undergrounding of existing overhead utilities will contribute to
the creation of an aesthetically pleasing major street.
2. This segment of Broadway is classified in the General Plan's Circulation Element as a six-lane
major street.
3. Undergrounding has been completed on Broadway from "E" Street to the southerly city
limits, thus making the proposed district an extension of an undergrounded section.
Undergrounding of the overhead utilities will complete the only remaining portion of
Broadway that is not undergrounded.
The conversion work required from the property owners will involve the trenching, backfilling and
installation of conduits from property line to the point of connection. Chula Vista City Council
Policy No. 585-1 established a mechanism that helps property owners with the cost of the conversion
work from the distribution lines to the structure. This policy provides for the reimbursement of
property owners at a rate of $30 per foot of trenching (up to 100'). The approximate reimbursement
amount to each of the affected properties in the district is shown in Exhibit "B." A final list of
affected property owners, amount of trenching required and the final boundary limits will not be
determined until the utility designs are completed. Each reimbursement amount to the property
owners will be adjusted based on the actual trenching footage constructed. The reimbursement
amount is currently estimated to be $18,000 and is included in the overall cost estimate of $513,000.
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A public hearing notice has been mailed to all property owners and occupants of property, see
Exhibit "C" , located within the boundaries of the proposed district.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of pole removal, undergrounding overhead facilities and private
property conversion reimbursements as outlined above is estimated to be approximately $513,000.
SDG&E's allocation funds (Rule 20-A) will cover the estimated cost of the undergrounding project.
A new street light installation Capital Improvement Project will be necessary as a result of this
undergrounding district. The installation of a new street lighting system will coincide with the
undergrounding project and is estimated to cost approximately $62,000. This street lighting project
will be submitted for Council's approval during the FY00-01 Capital Improvement Program budget
process. Gas Tax Funds will be proposed to cover the cost of the street lights. All staff costs
associated with the formation of this district are not reimbursable from the allocation funds and,
therefore, are borne by the general fund.
Attachment: Exhibit A - Boundary Map
Exhibit B - Reimbursement Schedule
Exhibit C - Mailing List
File No: 0810-50-KY078
0810-20-AY097
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item ~
Meeting Date 1/18/00
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: PCM-00-06, Consideration of an amendment to
the Rancho del Rey Sectional Planning Area I Guidelines in order
to allow the placement of three monument signs within a public
open space area situated along East H Street, and place
directional signs within the Rancho del Rey Business/Commercial
Center. (Continued from City Council meeting of November 30,
1999).
Resolution of the Chula Vista City Council amending the Rancho
del Rey Sectional Planning Area (SPA) I Design Guidelines, in
order to allow the placement of monument signs within a public
open space area situated along East H Street at the Rancho del
Rey Business/Commercial Center, and place directional signs
within the Center.
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning and Building/~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager(~ (4/Sths Vote: Yes No X)
The City of Chula Vista has been working with the management of the Rancho del Rey
Business/Commercial Center toward the creation of a sign program. Tenants of the
Center feel that their businesses are not visible from East H Street, and that signage
situated along this street is necessary in order to attract customers. The applicants are
proposing to place three monument signs along East H Street. They are also requesting
that new directional signs be allowed within the center in order to facilitate vehicular
circulation and parking. The proposed signage requires the modification of the Rancho
del Rey SPA I Design Guidelines.
The Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a Classl l (a) exemption.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the attached resolution
(Attachment "A") modifying the Rancho del Rey SPA I Design Guidelines to allow the
placement of monument signs within the public open space easement along East H
Street, and directional signs within the Rancho del Rey Business/Commercial Center.
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: The subject sign program
requires the review of both the Design Review Committee and the Planning
Commission. The DRC's role in the review of the sign program was to analyze
aesthetic and design issues associated with the proposed signage. The Planning
Commission's role was to determine whether/how to modify applicable regulations in
order to allow the additional signage proposed.
The Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed sign program at its meetings of
October 18, 1999 and November 1, 1999. The DRC conditionally approved the sign
program on November 1, 1999. The DRC approved all proposed signage with the
exception of a proposed movie marquee sign to be placed along East H Street. The
DRC found that the proposed movie marquee sign was inconsistent with the City of
Chula Vista Design Guidelines. The DRC stated that the Regal Theatre already
maintains a marquee sign, and had the option of placing their name and logo on the
new monument signs. Staff had raised similar concerns regarding this sign in the DRC
(and Planning Commission) staff report for the sign program. The DRC approved all
proposed monument signs at its November 1, 1999 meeting with the exception of the
proposed movie marquee. Directional signs to be placed within the Center were
approved at the DRC meeting of October 18, 1999.
The Planting Commission recommended approval of the proposed modifications to the
Rancho del Rey SPA I Plan at its meeting of November 3, 1999 (including the movie
marquee sign). The modifications to the SPA Plan were proposed in order to allow the
newly proposed signage. At that meeting, Planning Commissioners raised concerns
regarding the preservation of vegetation near the signs. Staff assured the Commission
that those issues had been addressed in the conditions of approval placed on the DRC
application. The Commission also expressed the desire that the applicant consider
placing copy on the signs acknowledging that the Rancho del Rey Business/Commercial
Center is within the City of Chula.
DISCUSSION: On November 30, 1999 the City Council reviewed the proposed
Rancho del Rey Sign Program (PCM-00-06). At that meeting, Council members stated
that the proposed directional signs to be placed within the Rancho del Rey
Business/Commercial Center were appropriate, but expressed concerns regarding the
monument signs to be placed along East H Street. Specifically, Council members were
concerned that the proposed monument signs may not be compatible with the open
space environment of East H Street and that the color of these signs was not accurately
depicted on the plans. The applicant was directed by Council to return with materials
that would accurately depict sign colors. The proposal was continued by the Council for
further review.
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The City Council also stated that the proposed movie marquee sign to be placed along
East H Street near Tierra del Rey was unnecessary and inappropriate. Council members
recommended that the Regal Theatres explore the option of placing their logo on the
proposed entryway monument sign at the street entrance serving their establishment.
The applicant was directed to remove the proposed movie marquee from the sign
program.
Staff met with the project applicants subsequent to the City Council meeting of
November 30, 1999, at which time they agreed to take the Council's concerns into
consideration when redesigning the proposed signs.
The applicants have submitted color renderings that accurately depict the proposed
monument signs. The color of the monument signs has been chosen to match the color
(Navajo white) of the existing entryway wall signs which would remain at Tierra del
Rey and Paseo del Rey. With the exception of the sign color clarification, no other
appreciable changes have been made to the plans for the monument signs to be located
at the Paseo del Rey and Avila Way entrances to the commercial center.
The newly submitted project plans do, however, depict a nine inch increase in the
height of the monument sign proposed for the entrance located at Tierra del Rey and
East H Street. The applicants have stated that the height increase is necessary in order
to accommodate an additional panel for the Regal Theatres on the monument sign (in
lieu of the movie marquee). It should be noted, however, that previous submittals
reviewed by the DRC for this monument sign included a panel for the Regal Theatres
without an increased sign height, and that the submitted elevation depicts a blank panel
for future use (in addition to the requested Regal Theatre panel).
Staff has prepared language for the Rancho del Rey SPA 1 Amendment (Attachment
"A") that includes all currently proposed signage. The movie marquee sign has been
removed from the modified SPA language since it is no longer a part of the application.
Staff has no__t changed the language to include the requested nine inch height increase for
the monument sign to be located at Tierra del Rey and East H Street. Should the
Council decide to approve the sign program including the increased monument sign
height, then the SPA Amendment language in Attachment "A" could be modified by
the City Council at their meeting of January 18, 2000 to reflect this change.
FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid all processing fees.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Modified SPA Amendment Ianguage and resolution
Attachment B - Planning Commission minutes
Attachment C - Staff report from November 30, 1999
Attachment D - City Cotmcil minutes from November 30, 1999
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