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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1998/05/19MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, May 19, 1998 6:50 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER Councilmembers: Moot, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Hotton. Councilmembers: None City Manager, David D. Rowlands; City Attorney, John M. Kaheny; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; and Deputy City Clerk, Charline V. Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGI~3qCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 28, 1998 and May 5, 1998. MSUC (Rindone/Padilla) to approve the April 28 and May 5, 1998 minutes. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: 4A. Introduction of Miss Chula Vista 1998, Sonya Godwin. Miss Chula Vista was formally introduced by Joe Amaro. 4B. Proclaiming Saturday, May 16, 1998 as "CPR DAY." Mayor Horton presented the proclamation to Chula Vista Fire Chief Jim Hardiman and Battalion Chief Tom Layman; certificates were presented to individuals who participated in saving Oliver Yambao's life when he suffered cardiac arrest at the Eastlake Lagoon on March 1, 1998. 4c. Proclaiming the week of May 17 through May 23, 1998 as "Emergency Medical Services Week." Mayor Horton presented the proclamation to Chula Vista Fire Chief Jim Hardiman and Battalion Chief Tom Layman. 4D. Proclaiming May 17 through May 23, 1998 as "Second-Hand sock Week." Mayor Morton presented the proclamation to *, a representative from the Chula Vista Kiwanis Club. 4E. Proclaiming the week of May 17 through May 23, 1998 as "Public Works Week." Mayor Horton presented the proclamation to John Lippitt, Director of Public Works. 4F. Presentation of proclamation commending Jess Valenzuela, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Mayor Horton presented the proclamation to Mr. Valenzuela. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: 5b. Also, Consent Calendar Item 11 was moved to Action Item 11) CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, headings read, texts waived, passed and approved unanimously 5-0. 5. WRITTEN COMM~/NICATIONS: 5A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from observance of actions taken in Closed Session on 5/5/98, that there were no Minutes May 19, 1998 Page 2 reportable actions which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. The letter was received and filed. 5B. Letter from Juan and Dawn Quintero asking the City to do a land survey and amend the assessor's map to not show their property as open space. The item was referred back to staff. · Dawn Quintero, 426 camino Elevado, Bonita, 91902, requested that Council reconsider and look not only at the problem with the boundary lines for her property, but also for her neighbors. The lot lines are wrong in more than just One property according to the grading map and the assessor's parcel map. Her neighbors' property On both sides of her property are in open space. Council minutes provided by City staff show that the subdivision was proposed to have the smallest lot of 7,500 square feet. Her property on the title is less than that. She wanted to know why there are these discrepancies and would like to have the City look into this problem. She requested Council's assistance in this matter. Mayor Hotton stated that because she lived very close to the subject property, she would have to abstain. Mayor Hotton left the dais and Mayor Pro Tom Rindone chaired the remainder of the discussion. MS (Padilia/Moot) to refer the item back to staff. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, stated staff needed to meet with all the property owners involved. This subdivision map was created in the early 70s through the land development process at that time. Grading deviations were made; it was one of the first Hilltop subdivisions that the City was involved in. There are processes that can be done to correct it, but it does require some private engineering work in order to adjust the boundaries. After this is done, staff can come back to Council with a final report. Since this does involve some research, it will take about sixty days. Ms. Quintero stated in talking with the Engineering staff, some steps were laid out for them. One of the steps was getting an engineer and an attorney. Even if they were to spend that money, there was no guarantee that there would be any kind of a favorable adjustment made. she felt that if they invest money, then they hoped they would get a favorable response. Councilmember Moot stated that as far as Council was concerned, she could skip the attorney, but maybe invest the money in doing some engineering work. If there is a problem, he was certain the Council would correct it. VOTE ON MOTION: Motion was approved 4-0-0-1 (Morton abstaining). 5C. Letters of resignation from the Youth Commission - Elizabeth Cox and Jim Perondi. The resignations were accepted with regret, and the City Clerk was directed to post the vacancy immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Public Library. 6. RESOLUTION 18993 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CITY OF CHULA VISTA POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES ON SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY, ~ND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE S~d4E - The City's 1994 agreement with the Port District to provide Police and Fire Protection Services to Port property expired on June 30, 1997. In the Spring of 1997, the City proposed an extension of the agreement as well as an update to some of the cost-related data used to calculate the reimbursement amount. Since that time, the Port District has evaluated the City's proposal and requested some clarification of cost calculation methodology. The First Amendment to the agreement reflects mutual agreement on cost calculation methodology and extends the term of the agreement until June 30, 2000. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved unanimously 5-0. (Fire Chief and Chief of Police) Minutes May 19, 1998 Page 3 7. RESOLUTION 18994 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CALDERON, JAHAM & OSBORN (CJO) TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT - Section 1017 of the Charter requires an annual independent audit of the City. The current three-year agreement with Moreland & Associates terminated with completion of the June 30, 1997 audit report. A Request for Proposals to provide auditing services for the City, Redevelopment Agency, and Bayfront Conservancy Trust was sent to 20 auditing firms. Six proposals were received and evaluated by a Selection Committee appointed by the City Manager composed of the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant, and the Principal Revenue Analyst. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved unanimously 5-0. (Director of Finance) 8. RESOLUTION 18995 APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS - On May 5, 1998, Council approved CDBG funds in the amount of $310,261 for thirteen public service programs; $333,335 for eleven community development programs; $61,744 for capital improvement projects for two non-profit organizations; $1,001,068 for four City capital improvement projects; and $440,400 for administration and planning/coordination activities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires a written agreement between the City and each subrecipient of CDBG and HOME funds. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved unanimously 5-0. (Director of Community Development) 9. RESOLUTION 18996 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ROBERTS ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS FOR REPAIR OF THE FAILED STORM DRAIN AT MALTA AVENUE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR TO COVER THIS CONTRACT AND PREVIOUS EMERGENCY WORK - On February 8, 1998 the El Nino rains caused a sink hole to open up at 1655 Malta Avenue. Under the authority given the City Manager to authorize emergency work, we contracted for immediate assistance to make the area safe. However, after investigating the entire storm drain, it became apparent that a much longer portion of the storm drain needed to be lined. Staff prepared specifications and requested bids from three contractors for the work. The contract has now been negotiated and is ready to be approved. It is recommended that Council award a contract for emergency work for the slip lining of the Malta Avenue/Myra Court Storm Drain System to Roberts Engineering Contractors in the amount of $127,200 and appropriating $171,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund as a loan to the Storm Drain Revenue Fund. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved unanimously 5-0. (Director of Public Works) 4/5th's vote required. 10. REPORT FORMATION OF THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN CITIZENS REVIEW GROUP - Trimark Pacific - San Miguel LLC, has submitted applications for the processing of a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and associated Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the San Miguel Ranch project. A condition of approval for the previously adopted General Development Plan requires the formation of a citizens committee to provide input into the SPA planning process for the project. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved unanimously 5-0. (Director of Planning) Continued from the meeting of 4/28/98. RESOLUTION 18977 ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS REVIEW GROUP FOR THE SAN MIGUEL RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Brent A. Curd, 33 Montebello Street, Chula Vista, 91910, representing the Cultural Arts Commission, presented a monthly report to Council. The Commission has been working on trying to establish a public arts policy. At their last Minutes May 19, 1998 Page 4 meeting, they discussed funding for public art. They also discussed the 18 days use provided by the new amphitheater. The Commission was concerned about who would have control of the 18 days, types of exhibits allowed, whether the entire theater would have to be opened up for small exhibits, and if the parking lot could be used for an exhibit or function. Questions were raised about liability and whether functions or exhibits would be covered under a blanket policy or would we have to have a separate policy for each event. Regarding funds from the ticket sales, who would administer those funds. The fact remains that the Cultural Arts Commission has to have discretionary funds to promote, sponsor, and underwrite projects. Mayor Horton stated that Council didn't have answers to some of his questions now, but the Community Development Department will be bringing forward some recommendations on how we will address the amphitheater issues. Councilmember Moot suggested that it would be more appropriate to have this come back under Boards and Commissions Recommendations. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINA/4CES None submitted. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 11. REPORT DENYING THE REQUEST FOR AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF CREST DRIVE AND DOUGLAS STREET - Based on the provisions of the Safety Commission Policy, adopted by resolution on March 14, 1995, whenever the Safety Commission and the City Engineer differ on the implementation of a traffic related issue, both parties have the right to appeal the matter to Council for final resolution. This report, denying the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Crest Drive and Douglas Street, is being appealed by the Safety Commission because the City Engineer has declined to implement the traffic control measure. Per staff's recommendation, Council accepted the report and directed that there be increased Police enforcement by the Patrol Units as well as the Traffic Bureau Units. (Director of Public Works) Cliff Swanson, City Engineer, stated staff has reviewed this with the stop sign warrants. It did not meet the minimum warrants. Staff is evaluating our warrant system and under a more liberalized policy that has had a first review by the Safety Commission, it still did not meet those warrants. However, staff understands a problem may come up after the Telegraph Canyon construction is completed. It is staff's recommendation that we look at that location for a stop sign after the Telegraph Canyon work is completed. Addressing Council were: · Barbara McAllister, 857 Crest Drive, Chula Vista, 91910, stated she lived one block from the proposed site of the four-way stop. She has not seen any traffic that justifies a four-way Stop. There is an occasional speeding, but that is generally late in the evening. After the Telegraph Canyon construction is completed, there may be; but at this time, she felt the four-way stop sign would be an inconvenience to the residents of the area. · Jose Alvarez, 598 Douglas, Chula Vista, 91910, stated he lived on the corner and cars do travel at 50 to 60 miles per hour. Mayor Horton stated that staff's recommendation was to wait until the improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road are completed and then revisit the item. In the meantime, she requested staff make sure we have additional patrol in the area to monitor the speed and the cars. Minutes May 19, 1998 Page 5 MSUC (Horton/Rindone) to deny the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Crest and Douglas, but request staff to provide additional patrol in the area. This item to come back for review after the completion of the roadwork on Telegraph Canyon Road. 12. RESOLUTION 18997 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PARAMEDIC) SERVICE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE STAFF REPORT, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE AMENDMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID TERMS, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FURTHER EVALUATE THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM IN THE CHULA VISTA EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AREA - Pursuant to Council action in November of 1996, an amendment was made to the agreement with Hartson Medical Services (recently purchased by American Medical Response) which, among other things, adjusted the contract period to end on October 31, 1998, and directed staff to pursue an RFP/competitive bid process for the provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) services beyond October 31, 1998. This was done to give City staff time to evaluate the impact of the City of San Diego's recent actions regarding changes to their ALS system. Staff has taken the appropriate action to implement this direction. Per staff's recommendation, the resolution was approved unanimously 5-0. (Fire Chief) Dan Beintema, Principal Management Assistant, stated that the proposal before Council has the potential of significant savings to the users of the Advance Life Support system in the greater Chula Vista area. Staff has been working with area stakeholders; in particular, Steve Miller, President of the Fire Fighters Local 2180 to formulate an Advance Life Support system Request For Proposal which is proactive and responsive to the City's needs. During the course of the process, IAFF Local 2180 personnel opened discussion with city staff on the possibility of extending the current agreement with American Medical Response, and thereby, positively controlling the ALS rates and performance. Following discussions with American Medical Response on this issue, commitments were made which stabilize costs to the user and save the City approximately $70,000 over the life of the proposed extension. Councilmembers Rindone and Padilla as well as Mayor Hotton expressed appreciation for a well prepared staff report on a very complex issue. RESOLUTION 18997 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, heading read, text waived, passed and approved unanimously 5-0. 13.A. RESOLUTION 18998 APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC BAY PROPERTIES RELATING TO THOROUGHFARE MEDIANS, LANDSCAPED AREAS, AND PARKWAYS WITHIN TRACT 90-02, SALT CREEK RANCH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT On June 17, 1997, Council approved the first Supplemental Subdivision improvement Agreement for Tract 90-02, Salt Creek Ranch, in which the City and Pacific Bay Properties agreed to meet and confer in good faith in order to determine whether any mutually acceptable means was available to fund and to guarantee the maintenance of thoroughfare medians and parkways associated with the Salt Creek Ranch project. On September 23, 1997, Council approved the second Supplemental Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Salt Creek Ranch, in which Pacific Bay Properties agreed to negotiate in good faith with the City and the State Department of Fish and Game to enter into agreement(s) in order to implement a storm drain runoff detention basin maintenance plan for the detention facility located at Hunte Parkway and Proctor Valley Road. Per staff's recommendation, the resolutions were approved unanimously 5-0. (Director of Public Works) 13.B. RESOLUTION 18999 APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENTS AMD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC BAY PROPERTIES RELATING TO THOROUGHFARE MEDIANS, LAMDSCAPED AREAS, AND PARKWAYS WITHIN HUNTE PARKWAY BETWEEN OTAY LAKES ROAD AND THE SOUTHERLy BOUNDARY OF TRACT 90-02, SALT CREEK RANCH, AND WITHIN PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN MOUNT MIGUEL ROAD AND THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SALT CREEK RANCH ~34D AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Minutes May 19, 1998 Page 6 13.C. RESOLUTION 19000 APPROVING DETENTION BASIN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC BAY PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 13.D. RESOLUTION 19001 AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDiNANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.32.190 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CITY ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENTS PERTAINING TO MAINTENANCE WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY There were no questions from either the public or Council. RESOLUTIONS 18998, 18999, 19000, and 19001 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, headings read, texts waived, passed and approved unanimously 5-0. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Items pulled: 5b; however, the minutes will remain in printed agenda order. OTHER BUSINESS 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) City Manager Rowlands reminded Council that they would only have two meetings in July: July 14 and July 28. 15. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) 15.A. Ratification of appointment to the Town Centre Project Area Committee - James D. Fergus (to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Blakely, whose term expires June 30, 1998); aKd David Ruch (to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Mason, whose term expires June 30, 1998). MSUC (Horton/Padilla) to ratify the appointments of James D. Fergus and David Ruch to the Town Centre Project Area Committee. 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone stated that there was a letter on the dais about the Civic Recognition Award. He re. quested that we honor both nominations. It was the consensus of Council to do so. Councilmember Salas stated she wanted Council consider a new way of appointing Youth Commissioners. Right now the way it is structured is that they Serve a four-year term. Rarely dcl we have a Youth Commissioner that is able to fulfill that because they leave for college. She wanted consideration of the term being cut from a four-year term to a two-year term. Also, another problem is that we have a Youth Commission that is composed of two or three members that come from one school. Since we do kave five high schools in the area, it might be a good time to consider having one representative from each high school. That way there would be more of an opportunity for all schools to have a representative on the Youth Commission. She has heard from some staff members that sometimes there is a waste of staff time, because while we are looking to fill these positions it is very difficult getting a quorum. She would like to consider changing the time frame and having one student representative from each school. Perhaps we should involve the School counsellors or principals in our recruitment and selection process. Mayor Horton felt it was an excellent suggestion. We did have representatives from each of the high schools until some resigned because they were graduating and going off to college. She stated that she tries to make sure that if one school does not have a representative that one is appointed. Right now, we have not received applications from some schools, so this has been reposted. We need to make direct contact with the principals to make sure this information gets out to the students. Minutes May 19, 1998 Page 7 Councilmember Padilia suggested that staff bring the Council policy governing the Youth Commission back to Council for review. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.. ResPectful~s~L~ ~. Authelet, CMC/AAE City Clerk