HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 2000/01/25 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 25, 2000 -k 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
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 ~neets regnlarly on the first calendar Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
and on the second, third and fonrth calendar Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
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CALL TO
ROLL CgL: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Mayor Honon.
PLEDGE OF ~LBGI~CB TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECI~ O~B~S OF THE DAY
1 A. A proclamation commendins Richard Rae] upon forty years of dedicated se~ice will be
presented by Mayor
B. A proclamation commendin~ Jim Bettiswonh upon thi~y-five years or dedicated seaice
will be presented by Mayor
C. Mayor Honon and the City Council will recognize the followia~ international delegates
from the People's ~epublic oE China: Jiang Quan, Zhaoxion~ Lians, Yu Sihau, Yi~en Li,
Xuetin~ Ou, Han Gang, Shi Qui, Eins Bo Eiu (Esther), Dr. Ren~ Chen (Paul), Dr.
Benxions Tans (Tom).
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 2 through 8)
The stqff recomnlendation.s' regardring lhe.fi}llon,ing, item.s' ~sted l/rider the Consent
Cakndar will be enacted by the ('otltlcil by olle motion, without discus,s'ion, ltllles,s'
a Councilmember, a member qf the tntblic, or Ci0, slq~'requests' that the item be
removed for di~'cus.s'ion. [f you wi,s'h Io .~peak on one ~ lhese ilem& pkase fill out
a "Request 1o 5~eak ".~)r~l (avaiktble in the lobby) atut submit it to the Ci~ Clerk
prior to the meeting. Items pfilled.fi'om the Consent &tlendar will be discussed
after dction llems. llem,¥ pulled &l, lhe lntblic will be the.~rst items qf busine,sLs'.
2. ~TTEN CO~UNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from
obsewance of actions taken in Closed Session on Januaq 18, 2000, there were no
actions which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and flied.
B. Letter from Victoria Majewski, a student at Bonita Vista High School, requesting
financial assistance to attend the 2000 Youth Leadership Conference at Freedoms
Foundation, Valley Forge, PA.
Under Council Policy 159-02, Council has approved the expenditure of funds for
various Chula Vista students to attend this conference in exchange for a
presentation to a City youth group.
Staff recommendation: $50 from the Council contingency account be granted to
Victoria Majewski toward expenses incurred for her attendance at the Freedoms
Foundation conference.
3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AIMENDING THE FY 1999-00 BUDGET TO RECLASSIFY A 0.70 FTE HUMAN
SERVICES COORDINATOR TO 1.00 FTE RECREATION SUPERVISOR I IN THE
LIBRARY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Recreation Division of the LibralT and Recreation Department currently has a vacant
.70 FTE Human Services Coordinator position. The duties and tasks of the position have
been reviewed, and it is proposed that the position be reclassi~ed to a 1.00 FTE
Recreation Supervisor 1 in order to l~acilitate the program needs of the Recreation
Division.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director)
4. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE AWARD OF TWO GRANTS FROM THE GATES LIBRARY
INITIATIVE STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, APPROPRIATING THE
UNANTiCIPATED REVENUE, AND AMENDING THE FY 1999-00 BUDGET
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Chula Vista Library has been awarded two grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation. These grants provide for up to 23 networked public access computers with
software and training for the public and staff at the Civic Center and South Chula Vista
library locations.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Library and Recreation Director)
5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER TO THE 1998-2001 CVEA MOU -
"PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT"
During CVEA negotiations in June of 1998, it was agreed, via side letter, to reopen the
MOU to address the issue of Professional Enrichment. As a result, CVEA and Human
Resources management developed an administrative policy.
Staff recommendation: Council continue the item to February 1, 2000. (Director of
Human Resources)
6. REPORT DENYING THE APPEAL OF AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF EAST J STREET AND LASENDA WAY (CONTINUED FROM
1/18/2000)
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 ('onncil meeting of Tuesday, December 7, 1999.
Based on the provisions of the Sai~ty Commission Policy, adopted by resolution of the
City Council on March 14, 1995, whenever the Sat~ty 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 Sat~ty Commission. The Safety Commission decision was reached at its
meeting of Thursday, November 11, 1999.
Staff recommendation: Council accept staff's report and direct staff to proceed with said
installation. (Director of Public Works)
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7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING THE FY 1999-00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
BUDGET TO A) ADD THE DISCOVERY PARK SNACK BAR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (PR 230), AND APPROPRIATE $45,000 THEREFOR FROM
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX FUNDS; B) APPROPRIATE $77,200 OF
STATE GRANT FUNDS TO THE PARKWAY POOL RESURFACING/RELAMPING
PROJECT (PR 223), AND REDUCE THE PARK ACQUISITION AND
DEVELOPMENT (PAD) FUNDS BY $69,700; C) APPROPRiATE $15,000 OF
UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNALLOCATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ADA MODIFICATIONS PROJECT (GGI44)
FOR THE YMCA FACILITY ON FOURTH AVENUE; D) APPROPRIATE $1,000 OF
UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNALLOCATED CDBG FUNDS TO SIDEWALK
REHABILITATION, PHASE IV PROJECT (STL203); E) APPROPRIATE $2,000 OF
UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNALLOCATED CDBG FUNDS TO DOWNTOWN
STREET LIGHTING, PHASE 11 (RD226); F) APPROPRIATE $4,510.23 FROM
TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE TO THE "C" STREET SEWER EXTENSION
PROJECT (SW213); AND G) APPROPRIATE $12,432.67 FROM THE SEWER
FACILITY REPLACEMENT FUND TO THE SEWER MAIN INSTALLATION -
SHIRLEY STREET PROJECT (SW217) (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED)
Staff is proposing various clean-up items for a number of CIP projects, as well as
proposing a new CIP project. These proposals involve amending the approved 1999-00
CIP budget, as well as appropriating fhnds from various funding sources.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. (Assistant City Manager Morris)
8. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
REJECTING BIDS FOR "CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CARE FACILITY-130 BEYlEER
WAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (GG-158)" PROJECT
On Wednesday December 1, 1999, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for
the "Chula Vista Animal Care Facility-130 Beyer Way in the City of Chula Vista, CA
(GG-158)" project. The work to be done is construction of an animal shelter, complete,
including earthwork, on and off;site utilities, paving, mechanical, electrical and
incidental work.
Staff' recommendation: Council reject the bids due to inconsistencies in the bid proposals
received for the six bid alternates and direct the Director of Public Works to re-advertise
the work with modified specifications (Director of Public Works)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
The followin.k, ilem.~' /lave been adverti.ved and/or poxled as' public hearings as
required by law. ]'./'yOll wi.s'h to .V~eak to any item, please fill Olll a "Request lo
Speak ".fi~rm (m,ailahle ill the lobby) and .s'ubmil it tO tile City Clerk prior to the
meeting.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLSH1NG UTlLITY LrNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
NO. 131 ALONG FOURTH AVENUE FROM "H' STREET TO "L' STREET
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRTICT NO. 131 ALONG
FOURTH AVENUE FROM "H" STREET TO "L" STREET AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF UTILITY ALLOCATION FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE
PRIVATE SERVICE LATERAL CONVERSION
On December 7, 1999, by Resolution No. 19702, the City Council ordered a public
hearing to be held on January 25, 2000 to determine whether the public health, safety or
general welfare requires the fortnation of a utility undergrounding district along Fourth
Avenue from "H" Street to "L" Street. The purpose of fornqing 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 one mile long and is estimated to cost approximately $1,000,000. SDG&E's
allocation funds (Rule 20-A) will be used to covet' the cost of the project, including
reimbursements to affected propel~y owners for their' respective trenching costs.
Staff recommendation: Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
(Director of Public Works)
10. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RIGHTS ON
A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED W1TH1N VILLAGE FIVE OF THE OTAY
RANCH SPA ONE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PASEO AND PARK P-9
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CEA VISTA
DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING AND
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTIES FOR FEE S1MPLE, AND PERMANENT AND TEIViPORARY
SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT iNTERESTS TO SATISFY OFF-SITE
CONDITIONS, FOR OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, CHULA VISTA TRACT 97-02 CTM
97-02") FOR THE OTAY RANCH PASEO AND PARK PROJECT (CONTINUED
FROM JANUARY 11, 2000) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Approval of the resolution will initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the fee
simple of a portion of land will accommodate portions of the Paseo and Park P-9 in
Village Five of the Otay Ranch SPA One. The condemnation will also include the
granting of temporary and permanent easements l~r slope and drainage purposes which
are necessary to construct said Paseo and Park.
Staff recommendation: Connell conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolutions.
(Director of Public Works)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
11. REPORT ON COUNCIL CONTINUATION OF CHILD CARE COMMISSION
Earlier this year, in an attempt to conserve staff resources and reduce redundancy of
duties by various agencies, the City Council asked staff to review the various Boards,
Commissions and Committees to determine if there was overlap. The recommendation
regarding the Child Care Commission was that the Commission should meet with other
child care and related organizations operating in the City and provide a report (or
presentation) to the Council by Januaq 1, 2000.
Since that time, the Commission has met and discussed their duties, developed goals and
objectives, and reviewed the provision of similar services by other agencies. The
Commission invited Mary Jo Buettner of the Coordinating Council to its March 2, 1999
meeting, and she gave a presentation on the Chnla Vista Coordinating Council, one of the
agencies with perceived overlapping duties.
Commission recommendation: Council support the continuation of the Child Care
Commission.
ACTION ITEMS
The ilems li.vled i, this .~'ec/io;l t~/' the a~,endtt are e.vl~ecled to e/toil .~'ubstctntial dLs'cussion
and deliberation hy tile (7onncil, Mqtf, or menlher.~' ~/' the ,o,hlic. The items will be
considered illdjvjchla/[y [>y tile ('ottllc'i/, ~ltltt slc{Zcf reconl~letldaliolls ~lcly, ill cerlain cases,
be presented ill the aiterHalire. 4f yolt wi.vh to .V~ectk on at0' tiefit, pieelse fill oltt a
"Request to ,%?~eak ".[bm, (avttiklhle in Ihe lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to
the meeting.
12 A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING AN AREA OF "PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON
CERTAIN STREETS" ON THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "I" STREET AND
STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10.52.270 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY AMENDING SCHEDULE III,
AS MAINTAiNED BY THE CITY ENGINEER 1N A REGISTER WHICH LISTS THE
STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF UPON WHICH THESE PROHIBITIONS ARE
IN EFFECT
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ADD THE THIRD AVENUE STRIPING
PROJECT FROM "l" STREET TO "J" STREET TO AN EXISTING FY 99/2000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TF-271 TITLED, "'H' STREET RE-STRIPING
BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND HILLTOP DRIVE AND APPROPRIATING
$12,000 FROM THE GAS TAX FUND TO BE ADDED TO THE BUDGET FOR THIS
PROJECT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
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The Traffic Engineering Section received a written request on May 12, 1998, from Jill
Eichmann, 678 Third Avenue, Suite 101, Chula Vista, CA 91010, implying that parking
along both sides of Third Avenue between 'T' Street and "J" Street needed to be removed
and asking that a two-way left-turn lane be installed along that segment of the roadway.
She stated that it was unsafe to merge into traffic on Third Avenue from driveways along
Third Avenue because of parked vehicles along both sides of the street. This same
request has been received numerous times dating back to 1987, and staff has removed
parking along most of this street as a result of these requests. The remaining parking
must be removed to provide ti~l- a two-way turn lane.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
13. REPORT ON SB 329 (PEACE), REGIONAL iNFRASTRUCTURE
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO SB 329 (PEACE), REGIONAL
iNFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
State Senator Steve Peace has submitted a legislative proposal (SB 329) which would
consolidate five existing public agencies into one regional body. The proposal is
intended to improve the efficiency and efti~ctiveness of planning for, and meeting,
regionaI transportation needs.
Chula Vista city staff believes this proposal, if enacted, would have significant impacts on
the cities and service delivery throt~ghout the region.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution to express concerns and propose
certain amendments to SB 329 and submit those to Senator Peace for his consideration.
(City Manager Rowlands)
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
A. Scheduling of meetings.
15. MAYOR'S REPORTS
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to a Closed Session and thence to the Regular Meeting of February 1,
2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
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Tuesday, January 25, 2000 Council
6:00 p.m. Public Services Building
(immediately following the City Council Meeting)
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Effective April 1, 1994, there have been new amendments to the Brown Act. Unless the City
Attorneyl the City Manager or the City Council states otherwise at this time, the Council will discuss
and deliberate on the following items of business which are permitted by law to be the subject of a
closed session discussion, and which the Council is advised should be discussed in closed session to
best protect the interests of the City. The Council is required by law to return to open session, issue
any reports of final action taken in closed session, and the votes taken. However, due to the typical
length of time taken up by closed sessions, the videotaping will be terminated at this point in order
to save costs so that the Council's return from closed session, reports of final action taken, and
adjournment will not be videotaped. Nevertheless, the report of final action taken will be recorded
in the minutes which will be available in the City Clerk's Office.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING:
· Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Fritsch v. City of Chula Vista, District Case No. 98-CV-0972-E CGA.
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am ~!o"e~ by tits City of Chu~a Vista in the
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NOTICE OF ITEMS ~DED TO THE AGENDA OF THE
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following items have been added to the agenda of the
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to be held Tuesday,
January 25, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building,
276 Fourth Avenue:
Special Orders of the Day:
Presentation by Police Chief Emerson recognizing Agent Gary Ficacci for his recent promotion
to Sergeant and Officer Manny Mendoza for his recent promotion to Agent.
Oath of Office will be administered to newly appointed Police Officers, Phillip Fernandez and
Thomas Craft.
Dated and posted: January 20, 2000 ,-'u/~cc~L '7~c,d~/~.%9_Xo
Donna R. Norris, Acting Deputy City Clerk
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: S
Meeting Date: 01125/00
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Amending the FY 1999-00 budget to
Reclassify a 0.70 FTE Human Services Coordinator to 1.00 FTE
Recreation Supervisor I in the Library and Recreation
Department or~
SUBMITTED BY: Deputy City Manager/Library Direct
REVIEWED BY: City Manager~ ' (4/5ths Vote: YES X NO __)
The Recreation Division of the Library and Recreation Department currently has a vacant .70
FTE Human Services Coordinator position. The duties and tasks of the position have been
reviewed and it is proposed that the position be reclassified to a 1.00 FTE Recreation
Supervisor I in order to facilitate the program needs of the Recreation Division.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the resolution amending the FY 1999-00
Budget and approving the reclassification of a 0.70 FTE Human Services Coordinator to 1.00
FTE Recreation Supervisor I in the Library and Recreation Department
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DISCUSSION: For many years, the City's Human Services Coordinator was a full time
position (1.00 FTE), jointly funded by the General Fund and Community Development Block
Grant monies. However, in FY 1999-00 CDBG funds were not allocated for the Human
Services Coordinator position, and the position was reduced to 0.70 FTE. In July, the
incumbent Human Services Coordinator left the City and, as a result, the position has been
vacant for six months.
During the past six months, the Department has carefully reviewed the work plan for the
Human Services Coordinator and has determined that the classification is no longer needed.
During FY 1998-99 the Human Services Coordinator was out on medical leave for many
months, which required delegating most of her duties and responsibilities to other staff. In
addition, two major grants that were coordinated by the Human Services Coordinator were
recently concluded. The Department believes that the remaining duties and responsibilities
can and should continue to be handled by other staff members.
This vacancy, coupled with the recent management reorganization, has provided the
Department with the opportunity to rethink the position and recommend that it be reclassified
- to a full-time Recreation Supervisor I. If approved, this position will be assigned to Norman
Park Center where it will be responsible for the operation and oversight of the City's
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Therapeutics (disabled services) and Project CARE programs. Further duties would include
the extension of services to homebound and elderly citizens not able to access traditional
services, and coordination of the Division's summer interns. The position will also provide
additional supervisorial coverage at Norman Park Center.
Reclassifying the position to a Recreation Supervisor I will also allow the City greater flexibility
in future re-organizations, and will allow the City to utilize staff resources in areas of need as
demands change. The City will also recruit for a certificated recreation therapist.
FISCAL IMPACT: Because of salary savings, which have been accruing as a result of the
vacant Human Services Coordinator position, there will be no impact to the General Fund in
FY 1999-00. In FY 2000-01, the additional funds required for 12 full months for the 1.00 FTE
Recreation Supervisor I versus the 0.70 FTE Human Services Coordinator, will be
approximately $5,500. This additional cost will be absorbed within the Department's existing
budget and will not require any additional General Fund support next fiscal year. Staff does
anticipate applying for CDBG and other grant funds to support therapeutic services.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM
MEETING DATE: 01125/00
ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting the award of two grants from the Gates Library
Initiative State Partnership program, appropriating the unanticipated
revenue, and amending the FY1999-00 budget.
SUBMITTED BY: Library and Recreation Director ~::)~ ~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager ~) (4/6thsVOte: Yes X No )
In November, the Chula Vista Library applied for two Gates Library Initiative State Partnership
Grants. Under the provisions of the grant, the Library was eligible to apply for up to 23
networked public access computers with software and training for the public and staff at Civic
Center and South Chula Vista libraries. In late December, the Library was notified that both
grants had been awarded to the Library for a total of $77,475.65.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the resolution accepting the Gates
Library Initiative State Partnership Grant funds awarded to the Chula Vista Public Library,
appropriating the unanticipated revenue, and amending the FY1900-00 budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: At their meeting of October 27, 1999, the
Library Board of Trustees voted to endorse the Library's grant application.
DISCUSSION:
In 1997, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation established a granting opportunity, known as
the Gates Library Initiative, for public libraries. The purpose of this initiative was to help narrow
the digital divide by providing access to computers, the Internet, and digital information to
patrons in low-income Amedcan and Canadian communities, as defined by the Gates Library
Initiative. In November 1999, the Library was invited to apply for a building-level grant for Civic
Center Library and South Chula Vista Library, and a system-wide computer-training lab for the
Civic Center Library. The EastLake Library does not serve the prerequisite number of low-
income households and was, therefore, not eligible for funding.
The Library was recently informed that it has been awarded $77,475.65 from the Gates
Learning Foundation for the purpose of increasing the number of public access Internet
computers at Civic Center and South Chula Vista, and one regional computer-training lab. With
the 23 new computers the Library will be fulfilling its role of life-long learning and the Gates
vision of bddging the digital divide. The Library will now have the facility to offer hands-on
computer literacy courses, host area computer clubs, workshops on genealogical research, run
a student homework center, and instruct businesses on how to design a web page.
The Gates Learning Foundation funds provide for the computer hardware and software costs,
full installation of equipment, and on-site training. Technical support, licensing, and software
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upgrades are maintained by the Foundation for three years. The grents' also previde a five*day;
all-expense paid treining for 4 staff members at the Microsoff treining facility in Seattle. Staff will
receive in-depth training on Windows NT, how to set up and maintain networks, and how to
develop a sustainable training plan to make sure new technology is integrated smoothly into
library service for the public.
Under the grant, the Library is responsible for previding adequate infrastructure such as wiring
and furniture. Fortuitously, this grant coincides with the implementation of the new automated
library system, and this project is able to "piggy back" on the wiring and furniture changes that
were already occurring as part of the Library Automation CIP. Staff is working with the Friends'
of the Library, and a private donor, to fund the furniture acquisition for the public computer lab.
The computers will be fully installed and operational by the end of the granting period, June 30,
2000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Accepting these funds will provide an additional $77,475.65 to purchase
computer equipment and software for the Library system. These funds will be appropriated into
the various general fund accounts to purchase the designated equipment. Wiring and most
furniture are being absorbed into the currant Library Automation CIP. Furnitura forthe computer
lab is being previded by outside donations, There is no net cost to the General Fund for the
next three fiscal years,
Beginning in FY 2003-04, any hardware or software upgrades and computer maintenance will
be the rasponsibility of the City. It is expected these expenses would be absorbed into the
library's operating budget that maintains the rast of the library system's 200 computers.
Attachments: "A" - Gates Library Initiative Grant Applications Information Item
"B" - Library Board of Trustees Minutes - October 27, 1999
ITEM 5
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER TO THE 1998-2001 CVEA MOU -
"PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT"
HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 1, 2000
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date 1/18/2000
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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 ~]'//
REVIEWED BY: City Managerf F (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 communications at the Council meeting of Tuesday, December 7, 1999. The Safety
Commission decision was reached at their meeting of Thursday, November I 1, 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 Cochranc and Acton absent and Commissioner Gove voting
no, to approve establishing an all-way stop control at the intersection of East 'T' 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 "l"
Street in this area is a Class II residential collector, 64' wide curb to curb roadway, with a 12'-
wide painted two-way left-torn 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 inunediate 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/n~ve) the intersection. Based on the actoal 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/mve, 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
percentlie 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 tri~mning 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 Conunission
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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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item tr
Meeting Date 1/25/00
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Amending the FY1999-00 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) budget to a) add the Discovery Park Snack Bar construction
project (PR230), and appropriate $45,000 therefor from Residential
Construction Tax funds; b) appropriate $77,200 of State Grant funds to the
Parkway Pool Resurfacing/Relamping project (PR223), and reduce the Park
Acquisition and Development (PAD) funds by $69,700; c) appropriate
$15,000 of tinappropriated and unallocated Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds to ADA Modifications project (GG144) for the
YMCA facility on Fourth Avenue; d) appropriate $1,000 of unappropriated
and unallocated CDBG funds to Sidewalk Rehabilitation, Phase IV project
(STL203); e) appropriate $2,000 of unappropriated and unallocated CDBG
funds to Downtown Street Lighting, Phase It (RD226); f) appropriate
$4,510.23 from Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve funds to the "C" Street
Sewer Extension project (SW 213); and g) appropriate $12,432.67 from the
Sewer Facility Replacement Fund to the Sewer Main Installation - Shirley
Street project (SW217)
SUBMITTED BY: Assistant City Manager Morris~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager ,,/"7, (4/5ths Vote: Yes X__NoD
Staff is proposing various clean-up items for a number of CIP projects, as well as proposing a new
CIP project. These proposals involve amending the approved 1999-00 CIP budget, as well as
appropriating funds from various funding sources.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the resolutions amending the FY1999-00 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) budget to a) add the Discovery Park Concession Area construction
project (PR230), and appropriate $45,000 therefor from Residential Construction Tax funds; b)
appropriate $77,200 of State Grant funds to the Parkway Pool Resurfacing/Relamping project (PR
223), and reduce the Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) funds by $69,700; c) appropriate
$15,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to ADA Modifications project
(GG144) for the YMCA facility on Fourth Avenue; d) appropriate $1,000 of CDBG funds to
Sidewalk Rehabilitation, Phase IV project (STL203); e) appropriate $2,000 of CDBG funds to
Downtown Street Lighting-Phase II for Third Avenue, between "F" and "G" Streets (RD226);
f) appropriate $4,510.23 from Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve funds to the "C" Street Sewer
Extension project (SW213); and g) appropriate $12,432.67 from the Sewer Facility Replacement
Fund to the Sewer Main Installation - Shirley Street project (SW217).
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Commission is
slated to consider the proposed Discovery Park snack bar project and the ADA Modifications
project at its January 20, 2000 meeting. Staff will verbally present the Commission's discussion
and vote on these items at the Council meeting.
DISCUSSION:
a) Discovery Park Concession Area Project: Staff is proposing to add a new park CIP project
related to Discovery Park. Staff was recently approached by Bonita Valley Girls Softball League
representatives with a proposal for a partnership with the City to construct a new snack bar/team
storage facility at Discovery Park in the Rancho del Rey area. As proposed, the City would
enhance an existing park for approximately 25 percent of the actual estimated cost to formally bid
and construct the project. The proposed snack bar is similar to what is being constructed in newer
City parks, such as Heritage Park, and would be available for use by other leagues. This proposal
is in keeping with the Mayor's State of the City Address theme of renewal, by upgrading this
existing park to provide additional facilities for the community.
The City expressed interest in the proposal, as Discovery Park is heavily used by youth and adult
softball and youth soccer. In addition, both Parks staff and Recreation staff expressed an interest
in "dressing up" the park and making other minor improvements. The proposed partnership
includes the following:
City of Chula Vista:
Contribution of $45,000 toward the acquisition of materials and labor that cannot
be donated by the leagues.
Waiver of City processing/plan review fees, estimated at $800.
Bonita Valley Girls Softball/AYSO 116 Soccer
Donation of labor, by licensed contractors, materials, and equipment, valued at
approximately $100,000.
Both leagues have a number of members who are licensed contractors, construction workers,
and/or have access to equipment and materials. To date, all electrical, concrete, flaming, and
painting labor, and most materials have been donated.
In addition, the architectural and project management services have also been donated, by
Highland Partnership, a major construction firm, who recently located its corporate office to
Chula Vista. Consistent with its corporate policy to be involved in the community, Highland
contacted the City looking for a community project. The company was put in touch with Bonita
Valley and AYSO and agreed to coordinate all construction activities and provide the construction
manager for the project. In addition, Highland has donated architectural services for the proposed
facility. (For Council's information, Highland Partnership was the construction manager for the
South Chula Vista Library, and the design/builder for the South Bay Family YMCA.)
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The proposed improvements include the following:
Construction of a snack bar/storage facility that is approximately 25 ft. long by
21 ft. wide. The snack bar is 275 sq. ft. and the storage area is 225 sq. ft. The
exterior will match the existing restroom facility at the park and will have a stucco
finish and a tile roof.
Additional concrete and electrical work that will enhance visitors' enjoyment of the
park and help reduce complaints from residents who live adjacent to the park.
The additional concrete work is recommended by staff for the area between the proposed snack
bar and the existing restroom, to provide a more finished look, and reduce a potential maintenance
problem for this small turf area. Picnic tables and benches are proposed to be added in this new
concrete area.
The electrical work recommended by staff involves adding electrical outlets at each field to allow
operation of pitching machines. As noted previously, Discovery Park is heavily used by local
leagues for practice and games. The leagues currently use generators to operate portable snack
bars and pitching machines. Because of the tunnel effect caused by the canyon setting of the park
in relation to residences located on the rim, the generators have "generated" complaints from
residents regarding excessive noise. The leagues have tried to shield the generators, which has
dramatically reduced the noise complaints. However, staff still recommends adding the outlets
to eliminate the noise impact to the residents.
The proposed project has been reviewed by staff from Park Maintenance, Recreation, Building
Services, Planning, and Landscape Architecture/Park Development Harming, and is recommended
for Council's approval for inclusion in the CIP budget.
b) Parkway Pool Resurfacing/Relamping Prqject: This $159,190 project was originally funded
with PAD funds in the 1998-99 CIP budget. However, on June 22, 1999, the City Council
accepted a State grant from the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $151,690,
with PAD funding of $7,500. Council's action did not reduce the original PAD funding, nor
appropriate the State grant fimding, which CIP staff assumed would happen. Therefore, when the
proposed 1999-00 CIP budget was printed in May, 1999 and presented to Council on June 8,
1999, the State Grant funding was shown as a 1998-99 appropriation of $77,200 and a 1999-00
appropriation of $74,490, and the PAD funding was shown as $7,500, which was inaccurate.
This clean-up item will correct this oversight and show the accurate funding sources and amounts,
which is $151,690 of State Grant funding and $7,500 of PAD funding.
c) ADA Modifications for the YMCA facility on Fourth Avenue: This City-owned facility is
' operated by the South Bay Family YMCA. The YMCA offers day care, after-school child care,
and some classes at this location. As the owner of the facility, the City needs to make
improvements to bring the facility into ADA compliance and to remove some asbestos and lead.
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ADA modifications will be made to the front entrance, the reception counter, and restrooms.
These changes will affect existing materials that contain asbestos, which will need to be removed.
There is also one exterior window that has lead paint,which will be removed and replaced. The
City will work with the YMCA staff to schedule the improvements have a minimal impact on their
operations. Public Works Operations staff is working on a new lease agreement with the YMCA
for use of this facility, which will be presented to Council for consideration in the near future.
An existing CIP project, ADA Modifications, has a remaining balance of approximately $23,000.
An additional $15,000 of funding is needed in order to carry out the work at the YMCA.
d-g) Sidewalk Rehabilitation,Phase IV, Downtown Street Lighting-Phase II, "C" Street Sewer
Extension and Sewer Main Installation-Shirley Street: These projects were completed in 1998-99.
However, in order to close out the projects, additional funds are needed to complete the final staff
time reimbursements to the General Fund. These clean-up items involve appropriations to the
projects in order to then reimburse the General Fund for Engineering staff expenses on the
projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An appropriation of $45,000 in RCT funds is proposed for the Discovery Park Concession Area
construction project (PR230). After construction, annual maintenance of the facility by Parks staff
will be needed. An appropriation of $77,200 in State Grant funds and a reduction of $69,700 in
PAD funds is needed for the Parkway Pool Resurfacing/Relamping project (PR223), which had
already been anticipated in the revenue estimates. An appropriation of CDBG funds is needed for
three projects: $15,000 for ADA Modifications project (GG144), $1,000 for Sidewalk
Rehabilitation (STL203), and $2,000 for Downtown Street Lighting-Phase II. Finally, an
appropriation of $4,510.23 from Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve funds to the "C" Street Sewer
Extension project (SW213) and $12,432.67 from the Sewer Facility Replacement Fund to the
Sewer Main Installation - Shirley Street project (SW217) is needed in order to reimburse the
General Fund for staff time costs on these completed projects.
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item ~
Meeting Date 1/18/2000
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Rejecting bids for "Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
130 Beycr Way in the City of Chula Vista, CA (GG-158)" Project
REVIEWED BY: (4/Sths Vote: Yes __ No X )
At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 1, 1999, in Conference Room 2 & 3, the Director of Public
Works received sealed bids for the "Chula Vista Animal Care Facility 130 Beyer Way in the City
of Chula Vista, CA (GG-158)" Project. The work to be done consists of construction of an animal
shelter, complete, including earthwork, on and off-site utilities, paving, mechanical, electrical and
incidental work.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council reject bids due to inconsistencies in the bid proposals
received for the six (6) bid altemates and direct the Director of Public Works to re-advertise the work
with modified specifications.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
This project is part of the relocation of the existing animal shelter on Otay Valley Road, to the new
location at the intersection of Beyer Way and Fourth Avenue. The existing animal shelter is
currently outdated and under capacity to serve the City' s projected population growth.
Bids were received from 14 contractors to perform the work as follows:
Contractor Base Bid Amount
Universal Construction & Maintenance $1,799,000
ALCO Construction Inc. $2,030,013
KVAAS Construction $2,157,517
KENAI Construction Company Inc. $2,176,000
EMS $2,217,000
Golden Springs Construction Inc. $2,236,062
Erickson-Hall Construction Company $2,275,000
Greer Construction Company $2,291,889
Har Construction Inc. $2,396,062
T.B. Penick &Sons, Inc. $2,418,000
R1HA Construction, Company $2,538,000
AEL Construction, Inc. $2,543,000
The Augustine Company $2,600,112
John Carey Construction Co. Inc. $2,712,533
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The low bid by Universal Construction and Maintenance is below the architect's estimate of
$2,100,000 by $300,001, or 14.3%.
The bid specifications contained six (6) bid alternates. These altemates were included to allow the
Contractor to propose different construction methods to complete a portion of the project. Based on
the bid proposals submitted by the Contractors, it is apparent that the Contractors did not fully
understand the requirements for each alternate, since all the bids containing the alternate bids varied
considerably from Contractor to Contractor. The prices bid for Alternate Item 1, which was for an
additional kennel area, ranged from $2,556 to $315,000 for the three low bidders. The low bidder
bid $140,000 for Alternate Item 1. The Architect's estimate was $180,000.
The bid packages and the plans and specifications were reviewed by GafCon Construction
Consultants at the request of the City. They did not find a significant problem with the Architect's
plans and specifications. They felt, however, that the bidders did not fully understand the
requirements of the alternate bid items. It was their opinion that the three low bidders did not have
reasonable bids for Additive Item 1.
GafCon's suggestion was that all bids be rejected and that the project be re-advertised. The City
Attorney's office, the project architect, and Engineering staff all concurred. Re-bidding the project
also would allow the City to issue Addendum No. 3 for the project. Addendum No. 3 will include
the following items that either were not included or were not clear in the original specifications:
1. Reducing alternate items from six to one.
2. Clarifying submittal of unit prices for selected items.
3. Adding the concrete masonry perimeter wall as an item with unit prices submitted.
This will allow expansion or deletion of the CMU wall if the City desires.
4. Specifying parking lot pavement thickness.
5. Specifying the type of walk in freezer required.
6. Specifying the type of night drop cages.
7. Setting a new date to receive bids.
Therefore it is proposed that all bids received for the Animal Care Facility project be rejected by
Council.
The architect will provide an addendum revising the specifications in order to clarify the bid
alternates. The addendum will include additional information so that all the Contractors can submit
a fair and equitable bid proposal. The number of alternates will be reduced from six (6) to one
(1) altemate in order to simplify the bids. Upon completion of the addendum, the project will be
re-advertised.
FISCAL IMPACT: There will be minor staff costs to re-bid the project.
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item ~
Meeting Date 1/25/00
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing Consideration of establishing Utility Undergrounding
District No. 131 along Fourth Avenue from "H" Street to "L" Street
Resolution Establishing Utility Undergrounding District No. 131
along Fourth Avenue from "H" Street to "L" Street and authorizing the
expenditure of Utility Allocation Funds to subsidize private service lateral
conversion
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager ~ef (4/Sths Vote: Yes_No X
On December 7, 1999, by Resolution No. 19702, the City Council ordered a Public Hearing to be
held on January 25, 2000 to determine whether the public health, safety or general welfare requires
the formation of a utility undergrounding district along Fourth Avenue from "H" Street to "L" 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 one mile long and is estimated to cost approximately $1,000,000.
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:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing on the formation of Utility Underground District No. 131;
2. Approve a resolution forming the district and authorizing the use of approximately
$1,000,000 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 Fourth Avenue (Exhibit "A'). Undergrounding of overhead
utilities north of the proposed district has been completed. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) counts
on Fourth Avenue between "H" and "L" Streets is approximately 15,100 to 21,500.
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Section 15.32.130 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code requires the City Council to set a public
hearing to detennine whether the public health, safety, and general welfare requires the
undergrounding of existing overhead utilities within designated areas of the City. The intention of
the public heating 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.
One dusk-dawn light located on private properties at 591 Fourth Avenue is proposed to be removed.
Dusk-dawn lights are strictly serviced from overhead lines only and not from any underground
source. The dusk-dawn light and the wooden pole are owned by SDG&E and are rented to the
property owners. The removal of the dusk-dawn light 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 source for this light. If an alternate source is not available, then the
property owner at their discretion, could install their own light. The telephone utility pole located
at 827 Fourth Avenue will be moved inside the property if Pacific Bell can get an easement from the
property owner. If the easement is not granted, then this pole will be moved behind the sidewalk,
six feet from the face of the curb or be excluded from the district.
Staff recommends the formation of this conversion district along this section of Fourth Avenue
because:
1. Fourth Avenue 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 Fourth Avenue is classified in the General Plan's Circulation Element as a
class I collector street.
3. Undergrounding has been completed on Fourth Avenue from the north city limit to "H"
Street, thus making the proposed district an extension of an undergrounded section. This
overhead utility undergrounding conversion project is one of the two projects on Fourth
Avenue that are scheduled in the five-year "Franchise Agreement" with SDG&E. The other
project along Fourth Avenue scheduled to be completed in year 2002 is between "L" Street
and Orange Avenue.
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
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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 $95,000 and is included in the overall cost estimate of
$1,000,000.
A public hearing notice has been mailed, see Exhibit "C" , to all property owners and occupants of
property 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 $1,000,000.
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. Installation of this street lighting system will coincide with the
undergrounding project and is estimated to cost approximately $133,000. 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 undergrounding 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
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing on the acquisition of certain property rights on a portion of
land located within Village Five of the Otay Ranch SPA One for the
construction of a Paseo and Park P-9
Resolution Finding the declaring public interest and
necessity for acquiring and authorizing condemnation and immediate
posssession of certain real properties for fee simple, and permanent and
temporary slope and drainage easement interests to satisfy off-site conditions
for Otay Ranch SPA One, Chula Vista Tract 97-02 ("TM 97-02") for the
Otay Ranch Paseo and Park Project
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works (~L/
REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/Sths Vote: Yes X No __.)
Tonight, Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the approval of the Resolution for initiating
eminent domain proceedings to acquire the fee simple of a portion of land that will accommodate
portions of the Paseo and Park P-9 in Village Five of the Otay Ranch SPA One. The condemnation
will also include the granting of temporary and permanent easements for slope and drainage
purposes, which are necessary to construct said paseo and park.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:
1) Hold the public hearing; and,
2) Approve the Resolution to commence the eminent domain process.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Village Five of the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area (SPA) One plan consists of approximately
494 acres, 2,480 dwelling units, a 10 acre school site, 10.1 acres for Community Purposes Facilities
and 17.3 acres designated for parks. McMillin Companies has been actively developing the western
portion of Village Five. Currently, residential housing construction is underway and several houses
have already closed escrow. Because McMillin is developing first, they have been required to
construct the entire Paseo and Park P-9. McMillin has already dedicated to the City all the on-site
property needed for the paseo and park (see Attachment "A).
Portions of the proposed paseo and park are situated on a parcel of land (Parcel 35A) owned by the
Stephen and Mary Bimh Foundation ("Owners"). McMillin has been unsuccessful in an attempt to
acquire the land needed for constructing these improvements. As the last resort, McMillin has
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requested City to initiate condemnation proceedings for acquiring the property fights needed to
satisfy their off-site obligations. The portion of land that will accommodate the paseo and park
would be acquired in fee simple. The temporary and permanent easements for slope and drainage
purposes are also needed to make the proposed grading work with the existing terrain. An exhibit
of the proposed acquisitions and easements are shown in Attachment "B".
The southerly end of the paseo is located within land owned by the Otay Ranch Company. This
portion of the paseo will be dedicated on a final map, which will be brought to Council during the
first quarter of year 2000.
In order to acquire real property for public purposes, pursuant to Government Code Section 7267.2
the City must make an offer to purchase the property for an amount constituting "just compensation".
On November 12, 1999 the City mailed to the Owners an offer, in the amount of $127,000, to
purchase the necessary property fights. This offer was based on an appraisal and complied with all
the requirement of Government Code Section 7267.2.
If an agreement for the voluntary purchase of the property cannot be reached, the City may then duly
notice and conduct a public heating to consider whether or not to acquire the property by the exercise
of its power of eminent domain. Thus, on November 19, 1999, letters were sent notifying Owners
of a public heating scheduled for December 7, 1999, of Council's intent to consider adopting a
"Resolution of Necessity" for the acquisition of the subject property tights. The letter informs them
of their right to appear and to speak to the City Council with regard to the City's right to acquire said
property.
Tonight, Council is requested to initiate eminent domain proceedings now, in the event negotiations
with the Owners prove fruitless. Negotiations will continue as we hope a settlement will be reached
with the Owners without having to obtain a final order of condemnation from the court. At the
public heating, pursuant to Civil Procedure Code Section 1240.030, the City must make the
following findings and determinations (a brief discussion supporting staff recommendation is also
included):
The public interest and necessity require the project
The Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) establishes the development policies for
the Otay Ranch based on a series of villages. The urban villages are to be organized to
promote pedestrian travel to the village core. Residential neighborhoods surrounding the core
are reqnired to be connected by pedestrian systems. Village Five is an Urban Village where
the village core will be served by light rail transit. The paseo in the project provides the only
separated pedestrian connection for the residential neighborhoods to the village core and
transit station. The fight-of-way for the paseo straddles the property line between the
McMillin property and the property which is the subject of this condemnation. Because
McMillin's development is going first, development of the entire paseo has been imposed
on McMillin as an off-site condition. Acquisition of the balance of the paseo is necessary
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to complete the pedestrian connection. In addition, the paseo connects the regional trail in
Telegraph Canyon to the Village Five core and the regional trail in Poggi Canyon.
The GDP also establishes park requirements for the Otay Ranch that implements the City' s
park requirements of 3 acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents. The SPA One Plan
identified the location for the required parks in Village Five. The SPA plan located Park P-9
at the northern end of the paseo. In order to implement the SPA One Plan and comply with
the City' s Parkland Dedication Ordinance, it is necessary to acquire the balance of the park
proposed in the project.
B. The projea is planned or located in a manner that will be the most compatible with the
greatest public good and least private injury
Both the paseo and park were designated on the SPA One Plan and the Master Tentative Map
for Village Five. The paseo and park were designed to provide the future residences of
Village Five with pedestrian access to the Village Five core and sufficient parkland to meet
the recreational needs for the neighborhoods. The taking of the paseo and park will
implement and are consistent with the current approved discretionary actions on the property.
Dedication of the paseo and park would be required if the Owners were to process their own
Final Maps implementing the approved SPA Plan and tentative map. Only property for the
paseo, park and supporting slope rights are being acquired limiting the impact to the Owners.
If the owner of the property of which is subject to the condemnation was far enough in the
process, they would be required to make the improvements to the paseo. Their right to
develop their property in accordance with the tentative map 96-04 has been protected by the
reservation of rights in the deeds describing the taking.
C. The property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project
The property sought in the acquisition is for the paseo and park that were planned to serve
the residents of Village Five. Both were design and planned on the SPA One Plan and
Master Tentative Map for Village Five. Only property for the paseo, park and supporting
slope rights are being acquired.
The paseo and park are part of Village Five in the SPA One Plan and Master Tentative Maps. The
SPA One Plan and Master Tentative Map were analyzed by Otay Ranch GDP Program Final
90-01 and Subsequent Final EIR 95-01 for SPA One. The GDP EIR was certified on October 28,
1993 and SPA One EIR was certified by the City Council on June 4, 1996. The Environmental
Review Coordinator has determined than no additional review is necessary.
The adoption of the requested "Resolution of Necessity" will initiate the proceedings to acquire the
necessary property rights for the paseo and Park P-9. The commencement of the eminent domain
proceeding will require the filing of a complaint with the Superior Court.
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The City Attorney has reviewed the "Resolution of Necessity" and determined that the requested
action is in accordance with all applicable laws, City codes and ordinances. Our right-of-way
acquisition consultant, Linda D. Bartz, is available at the Council meeting tonight, to answer any
questions concerning the proceedings.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. McMillin, the Developer, shall pay the full cost of acquiring offsite right
of way and easements required to fulfill their off-site conditions.
The cost of acquisition of the fight-of-way is approximately $127,000 for the actual property value
plus an additional amount for condemnation costs depending on whether or not the property owners
legally challenge the City's fight to acquire the property or the amount of compensation being
offered.
Attachments: A - Village Five
B - Plat of Acquisition Area and Easements
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. t /
Meeting Date 1/25/00
ITEM TITLE Report on Council Continuation of Child Care Commission
SUBMITTED BY Helga Rindone, Chair, Child Care Commission ~
BACKGROUND
Earlier this year, in an attempt to conserve staff resources and reduce redundancy of duties by
various agencies, the City Council asked staff to review the various Boards, Commissions and
Committees to determine if there was overlap. The recommendation regarding the Child Care
Commission was that the Commission should meet with other child care and related
organizations operating in the City and provide a report (or presentation) to the Council by
January 1, 2000.
Since that time, the Commission has met and discussed their duties, developed goals and
objectives (Attachment A), and reviewed the provision of similar services by other agencies.
The Commission invited Mary Jo Buettner of the Coordinating Council to their March 2, 1999
meeting, and she gave a presentation on the Chula Vista Coordinating Council, one of the
agencies with perceived overlapping duties.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council support the continuation of the Child Care Commission.
DISCUSSION
With regard to duplication of services by the Coordinating Council and Child Care
Commission, the Commission does not feel this is true. One or two of the commissioners
attend the 6 to 6 meetings, and the Director of the 6 to 6 Committee concurs that there is no
overlap of services and that, in fact, the two agencies serve very different functions. For
instance, the Child Care Commission meets on a regular basis, whereas the 6 to 6 Coommittee
meets only as needed. Also the 6 to 6 works primarily at public school sites and their major
function is securing funding for school sites to be used for before and after school care. The
Child Care Commission, on the other hand, responds to a broad variety of childcare concerns
within the community, regardless of age or income levels. The Commission addresses all
aspects of child care, whether it be private, in-home daycare providers or private, not for
profit child development centers, and the 6 to 6 deals mostly with publicly funded care which
serves a limited age group and/or income groups.
CONCLUSION
Child care will continue to be a big issue in Chula Vista, especially with so much new
development going on. There is a critical shortage of infant/toddler care, and a general
shortage of accessible, affordable, and quality child care on a Citywide basis. As welfare
reform continues to help parents gain employment, there will be an even greater need for
dependable, affordable child care in this city. We as commissioners have heard from people
who are trying to establish home care and those who are trying to find good dependable care
for their children. In terms of numbers served, the majority of childcare in this city is
provided by private family daycare providers and either profit based, or not for profit, child
care development centers.
The Commission has recently expanded its list of goals and objectives, and is in the process of
developing an event to celebrate the Day of the Child on April 15, which will provide needed
information to parents in the community about the availability of child care. We arc
continuing to coordinate with other agencies in order to enhance, rather than duplicate,
information and efforts. Representatives from the Chula Vista Coordinating Council and the
South Bay YMCA were invited to attend the January 4, 2000 Commission meeting, and
exchanged ideas for working together with the Commission (Attachment B is an excerpt of
minutes from that meeting). We are also attempting to get the community more involved by
inviting child care providers and members of the public to our meetings, and providing
networking sessions.
Other cities smaller than Chula Vista, e.g., Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido and others, have
full time child care coordinators. Chula Vista does not have such a position, however the
Child Care Commission which consists of volunteers who are very knowledgeable about child
care issues in this community do serve some of those functions. It would be sad for a city the
size of Chula Vista to be recommending the dissolution of the Child Care Commission, which
represents the broadest segments ofchild care. Currently, the Child Care Commission is the
only visible avenue for citizens with concerns about child care and its attendant issues.
FISCAL IMPACT
If Council eliminates the Child Care Commission, savings to the City would be approximatcly
$950.00 a year, and staff support services.
Attachment A - Goals and Objectives
Attachment B - Excerpt of January 4, 2000 Minutes
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date 1/25/2000
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Establishing an area of "Parking Prohibited
At All Times on Certain Streets" on Third Avenue between "I" Street and
"J" Street for the purpose of installing a two-way lef~ turn lane to improve
public safety, in accordance with Section 10.52.270 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code, thereby amending Schedule III, as maintained by the City
Engineer in a register which lists the streets or portions thereof upon which
these prohibitions are in effect.
Resolution Authorizing the City Engineer to add this striping
project, Third Avenue from 'T' Street to "J" Street, to an existing FY99-
2000 Capital Improvement Project TF-271 titled "H" Street Re-striping
between Third Avenue and Hilltop Drive and appropriating $12,000 from
the GasTax Fund to be added to the budget for this project.
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Publ' Work~k'q~/
REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/Sths Vote: Yes X NoD
The Traffic Engineering Section received a written request on May 12, 1998, from Jill Eichmann,
678 Third Avenue, Suite I01, Chula Vista, CA 91010, implying that parking along both sides of
Third Avenue between "I" Street and "J" Street needed to be removed and asking that a two-way
left-turn lane be installed along that segment of the roadway. She stated that it was unsafe to
merge into traffic on Third Avenue from driveways along Third Avenue because of parked
vehicles along both sides of the street. This same request has been received numerous times
dating back to 1987 and staff has removed parking along most of this street as a result of these
requests. The remaining parking must be removed to provide for a two-way turn lane.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept staff and the Safety Commission's
recommendation that the Council adopt a resolution to remove all on-street parking from the
600 block of Third Avenue between "I" Street and "J" Street, and adopt the resolution
Authorizing the City Engineer to add this striping project to an existing Capital Improvement
Project TF-271 for FY99-2000 titled "H" Street Re-striping between Third Avenue and Hilltop
Drive and appropriating $12,000 from the GasTax Fund to be added to the budget for this project.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Safety Commission, at their
meeting of Thursday, October 14, 1999, voted MSUC (Acton/Cochrane 7-0-0) to adopt staff's
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to remove all on-street parking from the 600
block of Third Avenue between 'T' Street and "J" Street and to install a two-way left turn lane.
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DISCUSSION:
The 600 block of Third Avenue is a 64-foot wide Class I collector with a few scattered parking
spaces along the curbs on both sides of the roadway. The 851h percentlie in the block of Third
Avenue is 35 MPH which is the same as the posted speed limit.
Between 1/1/93 and 12/31/98 (a period of 6 years), 32 reported accidents have occurred in this
600 block of Third Avenue. Most of these 32 accidents involved vehicles stopping to turn left in
a through traffic lane or vehicles turning left into or from a driveway. Vehicles exiting from a
driveway have a restricted sight distance because of the parked cars. The State-wide accident rate
for this type of roadway is 3.60 a/mvm. The calculated rate for this segment of roadway is 3.03
a/mvm which is slightly less than the State-wide average.
Currently, parking within this segment is limited to 13 spaces along the east side and 6 spaces plus
a 2-space loading zone on the west side. If this parking and loading zone are removed, a two-way
left turn lane could be installed.
- Therefore, staff and the Safety Commission recommend that all parking be removed from the
street and a two-way left turn lane be installed in the 600 block of Third Avenue. In doing so,
the striping pattern will be consistent with the adjacent blocks to the north and to the south, which
will help motorists avoid abrupt changes in the roadway characteristics, which currently exist, and
provide for the enhanced safety of the motoring public.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost to do this striping change is $10,000-$12,000.
Attachments: Aerial plat
Accident data
Letter dated 5/12/98
Engineering speed survey
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date 1/25/00
ITEM TITLE: Report on SB 329 (Peace) Regional Infrastructure Transportation Agency
Resolution Approving amendments to SB 329 (Peace) Regional
', n Agency
State Senator Steve Peace has submitted a legislative proposal (SB 329) which would
consolidate five existing public agencies into one regional body. The proposal is
intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of planning for, and meeting,
regional transportation needs.
Chula Vista city staff believes this proposal, if enacted, would have significant impacts
on cities and service delivery throughout the region.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Chula Vista City Council approve the resolution to
express concerns and propose certain amendments to SB 329 and submit those to
Senator Peace for his consideration.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: None
DISCUSSION:
Background
In the closing days of the 1999 State Legislative Session, State Senator Steve Peace
amended an existing proposal, SB 329, and unveiled legislation to create a Regional
Infrastructure Transportation Agency (RITA) in San Diego. The stated purpose of this
proposal is to consolidate the planning, revenue allocation and construction activities
of five existing agencies into one regional body. The five agencies identified for
consolidation are:
Air Pollution Control District
· Metropolitan Transit Development Board
· North County Transit District
· SANDAG
· San Diego Unified Port District
The Senator has held a number of forums around the region to discuss this proposal,
and has requested feedback and suggestions for amendments to the bill. Several
Chula Vista City Councilmembers artended the first forum, which was held in the
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Chula Vista Council Chambers. Chula Vista city staff attended both the forum held in
the Chula Vista chambers as well as one held in the San Diego County Administration
Center. In addition, city staff attended a workshop of the Coronado City Council at
which RITA was the sole discussion point.
Chula Vista City staff has met and discussed the RITA proposal extensively. The staff
believes it is in the best interest of this city, and of the region, to provide constructive
suggestions to Senator Peace to ensure that various concerns are met prior to
enactment of this proposal.
Policy vs. Function
There is a significant difference between a policy-making and resource-apportioning
body, and one that undertakes the construction of roads, trolley lines and other
tangible facilities. SANDAG and the Air Pollution Control District are limited to the
former, while the Port District and two transit agencies shoulder actual construction
responsibilities.
City staff is unsure whether the Senator's intent is for RITA responsibilities to be
restricted to those of a policy body, or if it will be involved in the functional activities
of designing and constructing roadways, trolley lines, buildings, etc. This should be
clarified in order to help local agencies understand future processes.
Funds Generated by Port Leases
The financial reserves, as well as significant future earnings for the current San Diego
Unified Port District, come from the lands donated to this entity by the five port cities
(San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach and Coronado). These funds
should remain dedicated to projects within the boundaries of what are currently port
lands. Projects which are within the adopted Capital Improvement Program, or which
are otherwise "in the pipeline", as well as existing agreements (such as those for
police and fire services and special events that occur on the tidelands) should also be
honored.
Transportation Revenues
The current proposal calls for 10 representatives to make up the Board of Directors for
the new agency, Five representatives would come from what is currently the North
County Transit District service area, and five would represent the current Metropolitan
Transit Development Board service area.
This distribution gives a disproportionate number of votes to the north county, and
could lead to a inequitable distribution of transportation funds. Some north county
cities have neglected to establish meaningful transportation impact fees in their
communities. As a result, they do not have the financial resources to address
increasing problems with traffic congestion on surface streets and major
thoroughfares.
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Chula Vista, a city which is projected to bear the brunt of future growth in this region,
levies one of the county"s highest transportation impact fee programs on those who
develop within this jurisdiction. The City has used those funds to minimize traffic
problems in the community. To absorb future growth, however, Chula Vista will need
assistance from state and county transportation funds for various freeway-related
projects.
Ensuring a fair and equitable resource allocation process must be one of the top
priorities for any regional agency. City staff recommends, therefore, that the regional
agency be divided into three districts of equal population. Each district would elect
three representatives. All actions by this board would require an affirmative vote of at
least two representatives from each of the three districts in order to pass.
In addition to ensuring equitable allocation decisions, this amendment would negate a
challenge to the "one person, one vote" edict once these offices become elected
positions.
Requested City Council Action
City staff is not recommending that the Council support or oppose SB 329. Rather,
the Council is being asked to endorse amendments to the proposed legislation, and to
submit those comments to Senator Peace. The bill has been assigned to the Assembly
Local Government Committee, but is not yet scheduled for hearing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Undetermined, but probably significant. Chula Vista has been the recipient of
numerous grants and appropriations from four of the five agencies identified for
consolidation. Failure to ensure that a replacement agency would allocate resources in
a fair and equitable manner could severely hamper the City's ability to provide
appropriate levels of service to its residents and businesses.
Attachments:
· Text of SB 329 (Peace) as amended 9/9/99
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