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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/06/18MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CtIULA VISTA Tuesday, June 18, 1996 6:08 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councihnembers Alevy, Moot, Riudone, and Mayor Horton Councilmember Padilia John D. Goss, City Manager; Ann Moore, Interim City Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk MSC (Rindone/Alevy) to excuse Cnuncilmember Padilla's absence, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 28, 1996 (City Council Meeting) and May 28, 1996 (Special Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MSC (Alevy/Moot) to approve the minutes of May 29, 1995 (Council) and May 28, 1996 (Joint Council/RDA) as presented, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: 9 and 12) BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter from the Assistant City Atturney statin}4 that as a result uf deliberations that occurred in Ch}sed Session on 6/11/96 the City Council appointed Ann Moore as the Interim City Attorney. The City Council also discussed Fritsch v. the City of Cbula Vista and labor negotiations. Except tiw the foregoing, there were no other observed reportable action taken. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION 18337 APPROVING SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH REMY, THOMAS AND MOOSE FOR LITIGATION REPRESENTATION SERVICES - The City retained Remy & Thomas at Baldwin's expense. The lower court trial is now complete and on 4/19/95, Chaparral Greens filed a Notice of Appeal, appealing the lower court's denial of a writ of mandate. Ms. Thomas' bill will now exceed $632,000 by $35,000 with additional expenses ti>r the appeal. Baldwin concurs with the increase, and of course, is solely liable. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Interim City Attorney) 7. RESOLUTION 18338 APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF BUILDING FEES FROM HOME PROGRAM FUNDS, NOT TO EXCEED $1,000, ASSOCIATED WITH THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY REHABILITATION/FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROJECT LOCATED AT 194 CARVER STREET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR - Habitat tbr Humanity, a non-profit organization has acquired a single Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 2 fhmily home located at 194 Carver with the purpose of substantially rehabilitating it and selling it to low income first-time homebuyer family. In ~rder to make this a successfhl project, Habitat is proposing to use volunteers to make improvements to the home and to obtain building material donations from local merchants. In addition, Habitat is requesting that the City cover the payment of the bnilding fees associated with this project. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Con~munity Development) 4/Sth's vote required. Councilmember Moot questioned if HOME funds were non-general fund monies. Juan Arroyo, Housing Coordinator. responded that it was federal monies from HUD. S. RESOLUTION 18339 AMENDING AGREEMENT 11-4239 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE AND BUDGET THROUGH 1996/97 FOR THE TELECENTER PROJECT - Approval extends an existing agreement with no additional reqaests and allows a rollover of funds from one fiscal year to the next. Staff' recommends approval of the resolution. (Environmental Resource Manager) 9. RESOLUTION 18340 AMENDING THE 1995/96 BUDGET FOR TtlE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS DUE TO INCREASED FUEL COSTS AND CONSUMPTION AND UNANTICIPATED REPAIR WORK -The Central Garage has had nnanticipated expenditures due to increased fuel prices. Additional funds are needed to eosure that the garage's budget has sufficient funds to cover remaining expenses for 1995/96. Staff recommends Cormoil approve the resolntion appropriating $19,790. (Director of Public Works) 4/5th's vote required. Pulled frnm the Consent Culendar. Councilmember Rindone recommended that trader the Recommendation section of the staff report that the aggregate total shonld be broken down into two components. He questi~med what accident staff was referring to in the report. David Byers, Deputy Director of Pul~lic Works/Operations, responded that it was a police car. Councilmember Moot questioned wily the money was not just a pass through. Mr. Byers replied that the city paid tile bill. When the money was received it went into a fund and then had to be appropriated before spending. RESOLUTION 18340 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved 4-0-I with Padilia ubsent. I0.A. RESOLUTION 18341 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 88-3A, EASTLAKE SOUTH GREENS, UNIT 1 ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE PUBLIC STREETS DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, REJECTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE OPEN SPACE LOTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP, ACCEPTING THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION, AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT - On 7/18/89, Council approved the Tentative Snbdivision Map for Tract 88-3, EastLake Greens. On 8/16/94, Council approved the Amended Tentative Map 88-3A for EastLake South Greens, and imposed additional conditions of approval. The arnendment to the tentative map covers the area south of Clubhouse Drive which is designatesd as EastLake South Greens. Staff reco~nmends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Public Works) B. RESOLUTION 18342 APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR EASTLAKE SOUTH GREENS UNIT 1 REQUIRING DEVELOPER TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNFULFILLED CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBER 15200 AND 17618, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 3 11. RESOLUTION 18343 EXTENDING AGREEMENT WITH CALGIS, INC. FOR A GIS BASED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECORD SYSTEM - On 6/30/96, the agreement with Calgis, Inc. for development of a GIS based Traffic Accident Record Systetn will expire. This is a grant funded project through the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The agreement needs to be extended to 12/31/96 to allow for completion of the project. Staff has requested and received a project extension throngh 12/31/96 fi'om OTS. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 12.A. RESOLUTION 18344 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ANNUAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR IDENTITY AND OTHER BANNERS TO BE PLACED ON CITY LIGHT STANDARDS IN RANCHO DEL REY AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ISSUE FUTURE EXTENSIONS ON THE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - Application has been made tbr a temporary encroachment permit tbr ground-mounted directional signs and cloth identify banners mounted on City street light standards tier the Tour d'Elegance. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Public Wnrks) Pulled frnm the Consent Calendar. B. RESOLUTION 18345 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A ONE-YEAR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR IDENTITY AND OTHER BANNERS TO BE PLACED ON CITY LIGHT STANDARDS IN RANCHO DEL REY AND INSTRUCTING STAFF TO RETURN WITH A POLICY ON PLACEMENT OF BANNERS WITHIN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY PRIOR TO FUTURE EXTENSIONS OF THE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT Councilmember Moot stated he would abstain f~om 13articipatitm in order to avoid a contlict of interest as McMillin was a client of his firm. · Craig Fukuyama, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, CA, representing Rancho del Rey Investors and San Diego Building Industry Association (BIA), stated the BIA requested approval of the banner program and staff recommendation, but requested that Condition 2 be amended to allnw a logo or trademark. In ret~rence to the permanent program, a program Rancho del Rey would carry on thrm~gh an encroachment permit renewable annually, they recommended that Condition 1 be amended to allow the Rancho del Rey identification on the banners. They proposed a Rancho del Rey banner on every other location. There would be no McMillin or builder identification on the banner as it was solely fur the purpose of identifying Rancho del Rey. Mayor Horton questioned if banners would be placed only within the Rancho del Rey community, i.e. the permanent banners. Mr. Fukuyama responded it would include East "H" Street and six locations along Telegraph Canyon Road, i.e. three approaching from either direction tn Paseo Ranchero and then banners along Paseo Ranchero and Del Rey Boulevard and continuing along Rancho del Rey Parkway. Mayor Hotton questioned if the banners approved in EastLake, promoting the Olympic Training Center, contained the EastLake logo. Mr. Fukuyama responded that the banners did not include the EastLake logo. · Marjorie Wells, 4064 Tambora Road, San Diego, CA, explained the dift~rence hetween identification and advertising. Banners were used as a communication tool and to convey a sense of community pride and place. Councilmember Alevy felt identification was important and l~lt that banners would enhance the community. Rancho del Rey had an attractive logo and he snpported their request. Ken Lee, Deputy Director of Planning, stated staff was not against the program, but staff was looking at a city-wide policy which would not be brought to Council ti~r amlther month. Staff was concerned that on Telegraph Canyon Road, EastLake was further along the road to the east and Otay Ranch would also take access off that road. Staff felt there would be issues in the fi~ture with developers wanting those types of programs. Councilmember Alevy questioned how that would relate to the EastLake signs along Telegraph Canyon Road. Minutes Jnne 18, 1996 Page 4 Mr. Lee stated when staff finished that last program they realized that it was time to look at an overall city program. The signs had not been approved by the Planning Department, therefore, were illegal. Councilmember Alevy stated a compromise would be to not allow the logo on the banners along East "H' and Telegraph Canyon Road and allow the logo on the banners within Rancho del Rey. He requested that staff check out the EastLake signs and report back to Council. Councilmember Rindone stated Resolution 18345 was not consistent with Exhibit E. He also expressed concern with the logo being allowed on banners on the corridors ontside Rancho del Rey. Clifli~rd Swanson, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer, clarified that staff~s intent was that those banners on the map, with the exclusion of 5 would be come pern~anent. East "H" Street was considered because Rancho del Rey SPA I and II were on one side and SPA Ill was on the other side of the street. On Telegraph Canyon Road it was limited to three because Rancho del Rey was not on both sides, but Paseo Ranchero was a m:~jor entrance. Mayor Horton stated she was concerned in placing the banners with the logo on East "H" Street and Telegraph Canyon Road and felt it would set a precedent. The Tour d'Elegance was a different situation. RESOLUTION 18344 - ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR DIRECTION SIGNS AND BANNERS FOR TOUR D'ELEGANCE IN RANCHO DEL REY, OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved 3-0-1-1 with Padilia absent and Mm~t abstaining. RESOLUTION 18345 OFFERED BY MAYOR 1tORTON, readinlZ nf the text was xvaived. Resolution to be amended to change the size of the banners from 20 sq. fl. per banner which would equate to 40 sq. ft. for double mounted banners; and, the city attorney make the currection as to removing approval of banners with a logo on East "H" Street and Telegraph Canynn Rnad, approved 3-0-1-1 with Padilia absent and Moot abstaining. Mayor Horton requested a report back regarding the Conncil's concerns un the EastLake signs. Mr. Lee stated it was his understanding that the motion allo:ved the banners on Telegraph Canyon Road and East "H" Street without the logo. * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * Mayor Horton stated Council would meet in chased session to discuss Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 5495.9 - Fritsch v. City of Chula Vista. * * * Council met in Closed Session at 6:13 p.m. and reconvened at 6:32 p.m. * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 13. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 INCLUDING A RATE DECREASE FOR COMMERCIAL REFUSE AND A RATE INCREASE FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE, YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES - There are proposed changes to the existing rates charged by Laidlaw Waste Systems as a result of a number of changes to different components of the rate. Although some of the components may be proposed to increase and some to decrease, the overall effect on final rates is a decrease fi'~r the existing rate liar commercial and an increase for residential service. The rate a{iustments do not include the cost of adding mixed paper to curbside or the disposal costs associated with providing periodic Community Clean-up events for residential and multi-family customers. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Deputy City Manager Krempl and Conservation Coordinator) Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 5 RESOLUTION 18346 APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, RESIDENTIAL AND YARD WASTE RECYCLING EFFECTIVE 7/1/96 Michael Meacham, Conservation Coordinator, mlbrmed Council that the residential and commercial rates recommended included the cost of the at least two community clean-up events. He reviewed the impacts on the different rates as proposed. Councilmember Alevy stated it was evident that there was a substantial drop in the value of 4-5 different recyclable materials approximately one year ago and questioned why it had dropped. Mr. Meacham responded that many of the manufacturers were beginning to gear up their infrastructure to use post consumer materials. It was a sensitive market which wits why he t~lt the city should not to let the rates adjust to the market. There had also been a substantial attack on recycling programs by the state legislature. Councilmember Alevy stated price variatkms would be hetkn'e Council in July regarding tonnage, etc. and questioned why the city should not wait until that time when they would kntp, v ,,vhat the impact would be. Mr. Meacham replied that without an adjustment at the present time the problem would grow as long as the market did not change. The impact was approximately $250,000 - $300,000 and that impact would continue to grow. A change in rates would get that under control. It was presently costing more to run the program than it was bringing George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, stated it wits Council policy its to how frequently Council would consider adjustments. In the past it was done onc~ a year in July, hut due to the fluctuations in county rates the process was off-cycle. Councilmember Moot stated there had been a dramatic change m the price of paper last year and questioned why it had not been brought to Council sooner. Mr. Meacham responded that he was aware of some of the general market changes, but historically the city had not received the market reports regarding the program. Laidlaw had committed to submit those reports in the thture in conjunction with billing. Staff received that inftmnatkm approximatdy one week to 10 days ago. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was d~clared open. · Dan Higgins, 881 Energy Way, Chain Vista, CA, General Manager, Laidlaw Waste Systems, stated they supported the surf recommendation. Every rate schedule betbre Council r~snlted in a net decrease to Laidlaw's overall income. Their contract provided that all the income from recyclable materials went directly back to the city and ratepayers. He then summarized the proposed rates. They would bc adding curbside mixed paper and cardboard recycling at their cost in December.. There being no further public testimuny, the public h~aring was declared closed. Councilmember Rindone stated it was a complex issue and recummended that the various components be addressed separately in the future as some aspects may be acceptable while uthcrs were not. He was uncertain where the efforts for the decrease in commercial rates came fi'om as the report ticcased on the single family residential rate. He was also concerned regarding the policy issue of the franchise fee and felt that it should be bifurcated. Council action taken in 1992, regarding the franchise tee, should be periodically brottght back tbr assessment. He felt the annthai assessment for fees was appropriate. The city could not be expected to adjust the rates every 3-6 months due to landfill tipping fees. The proposed reduction in tipping t~s over the next six months would result in a tremendous decrease in actual costs which could ot't~sct the change in the commercial rates. He felt the franchisee should be held to the annual review. A pt~licy requiring documentation regarding a reasonable rate of retnrn was required when there was a regulated monopoly. He would not vote tk~r any increase in rates until that intbrmation was received. MS CRindone/Horton) to bring the item back after January 1, 1997. Minutes Jnne 18, 1996 Page 6 Conncilmember Moot stated from a policy perspective the C~uncil could not keep changing trash rates every 34 months as it was not thir to the ratepayers. As a policy issue, Council needed to review rates on a predictable annual basis and then consider all hctors at that time. Councilmember Alevy noted that rates liar other services were reviewed on an annual basis. Because there was a major component that wotfld be reduced 15 %-20% in .just several weeks, he could not .justify raising the rates at the present time. VOTE ON MOTION: apprnved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. Mayor Horton stated Council would be meeting in closed session to discuss Public Employee Release - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. * * * Council met in closed session at 7:13 p.m. and reconvened at 7:59 p.m. * * * 14. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING TESIIMONY ON THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 - Based upon the advice of the City Attorney, this agenda item has been separated dne to conflict of interest concerns. Staff recommends the public hearing be opened, testimony taken, and the public hearing closed. (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Alevy stated he wlmld abstain from participation in order to avoid a conflict of interest due to the location of his home within Open Space District Nunsher I. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works. stated the assessments were not necessarily what was collected. There were approximately 28 districts and 12,000 notices were mailed. Staff received 10 calls in opposition and 5 written responses in opposition. This being the time and place as advertised, the public bearing was declared open. There being no public testimony, the pnblic hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Rindone questioned if tbe $8t.00 or $82.86 was the assessment in 1995/96. Mr. Lippitt responded that the assessment was $81.00. The $82.86 included the assessment with the CPI increase. If the assessment was below that number it could not be protested out by a majority protest. If it was higher than $82.86, it could be protested out by a In~jority protest. Councilmember Rindone recommended clearer titles lbr the coinruns, i.e. 1995/96 CAP Assessment with CPI, etc. 15. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING TESTIMONY ON THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NUMBER 10 - Based upon the advice of the City Attorney, this agenda item has been separated due to conflict of interest concerns. Staff recommends the public hearing be opened, testimony taken. and the public hearing closed. (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Moot stated he would abstain fron~ participation in order to avoid a conflict of interest due to the location of his home within Open Space District Number 10. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed. 16. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING TESTIMONY ON THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 - Based upon the advice of the City Attorney, this agenda item has been separated dne to conllict of interest concerns. Staff recommends the public hearing be opened, testimony taken, and the public hearing closed. (Director of Public Works) Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 7 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed. 17. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING TESTIMONY ON TIlE FISCAL YEAR LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 2-9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, BAY BOULEVARD, AND TOWN CENTER - The City administers 24 open space districts established over the last twenty-five years. The districts provide the mechanism to tinante the maintenance of common open space areas (canyons, trails, medians, etc.) associated with and benefittiug that particular development. As part of the process, a levy of an annual assessment is necessary to enable the City to collect funds for the proposed open space maintenance. On 5/23/96, Council approved the open space reports on assessments for all existing open space districts and setting the public hearings. A second public hearing is scheduled tbr 7/16/96. (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Rindone questioned why inli>rmatiou was not provided on Open Space District Number 20. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, responded that it ;vas tile largest district in the city and contained 9 zones. Some parcels could be in 2-3 difibrent zones, i.e. drainage zone, East "H " Street Open Space Median Zone, regular open space district, etc. Councilmember Rindone expressed his concern that resideuts did not know what was applicable to their area. The notice to residents did not delineate the separate zones and people were conthsed. He suggested that next year information for District 20 be broken down by zones with the aggregate lbr the present year rate and proposed rate. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. · Sidney Schwarz, 1851 Carolyn Drive, Chula Vista, CA, was not present wheu called to the dais. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · Elaine Saunders, 1578 Olive Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, requested that Council consider expansion of the animal shelter, increasexl staff, further in~provements of the facility, public education, and adoption services during the budget process. She t~lt the existing facility was an embarrassment ti>r the city. · Tim Knight, 1121 Fourth Avenue #102, Chula Vista, CA, expressed his concern regarding the Library and Parks & Recreation cuts in the budget. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 18. RESOLUTION 18316 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR "THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEDIAN ISLANDS ON COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE IN THE ClTY (TF-222) - On 5/1/96, sealed bids were received. Funds fi>r the constructiou of the project were included in the tiscal year 1995/96 Capital Improvement Program budget. The work to be done includes the installation of stamped concrete medians, pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and traffic control. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Continued frnm the meeting of 5/28/96. Clifford Swanson, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated the ti>llowing calls had been received: Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 8 Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan, 49 Sierra Way, Chula Vista, CA - recommended installation. Mr. & Mrs. Benalis, 851 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, CA - had questions only. Mr. John Sheffield, 834 First Avenue, Chula Vista, CA - recommended installation. Mr. Dennis Dodge, 844 Cramtry Club Drive, Chula Vista, CA - recommended installation. Mrs. Peggy Sheffield, 834 First Avenue, Chula Vista, CA - recommended installation. Those speaking in support of the project due to safety concerns, w~lume of traffic, and high speeds were: · Cynthia Kohl, 10 Polomar Drive. Chula Vista, CA · Clint D. Sadlet, 47 Polomar Drive, Chula Vista, CA · Ivo Zaninovich, 89 Country Club Drive. Chula Vista, CA, expressed concern and recommended retaining the one-way street going west and signage alerting drivers of the intersection. · Russ Bullen, 42 Polomar Drive. Chula Vista, CA, stated 23 meetings had been held regarding the installation of the medians. · Stephen Savel, 53 Sierra Way, Chula Vista, CA, presented documentation of 34 accidents in the immediate area. He presented a petition sigued by 37 neighbors from 27 residences in support of installation. Those speaking in opposition of the prqject were: · Dr. Alfred Salganick, 855 Country Clnb Drive, Chula Vista, CA, stated he was speaking against the median to be located in front of his home only. He limit the median would not be aesthetically pleasing and that it would compromise the salary of his home as it would create a raceway. It would also remove all parking in front of his home. He stated that his comer did not have the accident history of the other two intersections. He had been looking for other alternatives. · Teresita Salganick, 855 Country Cluh Drive. Chnla Vista, CA, stated the medians were expensive and there was no guarantee that they woold control the speed. The present delineators were unkempt and she expressed her concern that the medians would eventually look worse and ruin the aesthetics of the area. She was opposed to the median at Palomar. · Cesar Romero, 616 Del Mar Avenue, Chula Vista. CA, stated he was opposed to the median at Sierra Way. The intersection had a history or' traflic accidents as was evident by the damage to the channelizers. He expressed his concern over the median design and signage. He limit the medians would increase the likelihood of personal injury and property dama,,g,e. He recmnmended that speed be controlled with speed humps or stop signs on the north and south bound sides of Country Club Drive with staff monitoring ~r effectiveness. ·lrene M. Bushong, 856 Country Chtb Drive. Chula Vista, CA~ reco~nmended that Country Club Drive at First Avenue be made into a cul-de-sac. She tizlt the area was dangerous and that speeds needed to be controlled. · Lily Banales, 85 1 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, CA, stated she was concerned regarding safety and felt speeding cars hitting the medians could lose control and result in more accidents. She requested that funding he held until another solution could be reached. Mayor Horton requested that staff address the cul-de-sac. Mr. Swanson stated 8 years ago staff had recommended a cul-de-sac and it had been heard by the Safety Commission and Council and re:jected due to lizar hy neighbors along the "K" Street area of traffic diversion that would only move the problem. After input f~om the commnnity, it was recommended that the dilenators be tried to see if they worked. They had worked and staff recommended the installation of the medians. Mayor Horton stated that safety had to be the first concern, but she also l~[t that the removal of the dilenators and the installation of the medians would help to beautify, the area. The community had been involved in the decision. MS (Hurton/Mont) to approve Resolution 18316. Conncilmember Rindone recommended the compromise of installation of medians at First Avenue and Sierra Way in order to slow the traffic. Because of the lower ntm~ber of accidents, he felt the median at Palomar could be deferred until a study cotrid be done on the affects of the installed medians in the area. Mr. Swanson stated it could be tried ¢3n a trial basis. Councilmember Rindone felt the proposed prc~ject had very narrow lanes and questioned if there was a way to design the medians where they wonld not be as narrow, but still have the same affect. Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 9 Mr. Swanson responded thatthe city standard was 12 ~. with 10 R. fi~rlet't turn lanes. He noted that one lane was 16 ~. and the other was 15 ~. AMENDMENT TO MOTION: (Riudone) to install the medians at First Street and Sierra Way. Staff tu return after six months after installation with a review and recummendation regarding the installation uf a median on Palomar. Councilmember Alevy stated it was clear that it was a neighborhood wide problem and noted that there were a number of accidents at the Palomar intersection. Two homes on that corner were in support of the median and one was against. The dilenators were not meant to be a permanent solution and had ~nade an impact in the area and the cul-de-sac would only divert the traffic to auother neighborhood. The majority of homeowners in the area supported the project, theretbre, he supported the staff recommendation. Councilmember Rindone stated moving ahead was better thaa not taking action, theretbre, he would support the original motion. He requested that staff look at the right-hand turn lanes to make snre they were adequate. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: apprnved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. ITEMS PULLED FROM TIlE CONSENT CALENDAR Items pulled: 9 and 12 . The minntes will reflect the published agenda order. OTIIER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) a. Scheduling of meetings. Mr. Goss stated that a budget hearing would be held on Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Staff recommended a special meeting on 6/25/96 to consider final public hearing and adoption of the budget and, a joint meeting betweca the Plauning Commission/Council regarding the development agreements tbr the Western Parcel annexation. * * * Mayer Hurtnn left the dais at 9:50 p.m. * * * b. Council direction regarding issues tbr lhrther analysis in preparatiou fi~r final budget workshop and adoption of budget. Mr. Goss recommended that Council review the revenne issues and obtain Council input. Mayor Horton stated Council would meet in closed session to discuss Cout~rence with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - WCE and Firefighters. * * * Council met in clused sessiun ut 10:22 p.m. and rectmvened at 10:38 p.m. * * * Mayor Horton announced that Conference with Labor Negotiators had been continued to the meeting of 6/25/96. Mr. Goss requested ti~edback on the ti>llo;ving: 1) shonld one hme revenues be used to balance the proposed 1996/97 budget, be used to increase the city's general fired reserves, or shonld it be used as proposed in the budget to actually balance the budget; and 2) if one time revenues are used tt> balance the 1996/97 budget, should possible one time revenues or credits that may be received dtn'ing 1996/97 be nsed to incre~tse city reserves during the course of the fiscal year. Councilmember Alevy stated if the city knew they had the flmds coming in, and it was verified, it would help to get through the situation. He also agreed that if addititmal income was received dnring the year that it should go into the reserves. Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 10 Councihnember Rindone agreed with Councilmeml',er Alevy's comments. Mr. Goss stated that it appeared there was a consensus anmng the Council regarding the items. Level I Revenue Proposals - Mr. Goss stated the budget was predicated upon the Level I Revenue proposals. Cash Bond Account Close Out - if accounts are less then 5 years old they are to be brought back to Council. City Credit Card - explore possibility of contest in high schools fi~r design. Recreational Facility Rental Rate Increases - return with supplemental inti~rmation regarding facilities, rates, and users. Roadside Debris Clean-Up Fee - may be covered by contimmtion of the Laidlaw rate increase and have to be removed. Proposed Additional Level I Revenues - Mr. Goss stated those revenues were not included in the proposed budget. Golf Course Fence - $40,000 versus $52,000 fi~r the t~nce. Master Fee Schedule Increase - return with supplemental in[~rmation Level II Revenues - Parks & Recreation - Mr. Goss stated the suggestions were developed by Parks & Recreation staff and Commission after the budget was printed. Brochures - advertising to be brought back to Council liar approval. External Bus Advertising - Councihnembcrs Alevy, Rindonto, and Horton stated they did not want exterior bus advertising. Youth Sports League Fee - staff to return with clarification regarding the proposed fee. Recreation Classes - Councihneinber Rindone did not agree with the $2.00 increase. Parking - Rohr Park - Mr. Goss l~lt the issue should be sul'~iectcd to li~rther analysis. Level II Revenue Proposals Redevelopment Special Use Permit Fee - return as scf, arate agenda item tier further analysis. Increased Swimming Pool Usage Charge - Councilmember Hotton and Rindnne opposed the proposal. Allow Business License Tax to Increase - staff to return with report. Outdoor Bus Station Ads - consensus of Council not to support outdoor bus ads. Laidlaw Franchise Fee - item would not be brought hack due to previons Council action. Franchise Fees on Additional Utilities - Cormoil agreed to consider. Apply Utility Users Tax to Wireless Technology - staff to return with report. Vacant Building Surcharge - staff to return with report - consider a waiver for public agencies. Sanitation Fee for Street Sweeping - Councihnember Rindone and Mayor Horton did not support the proposal. Utility Users Tax Increase - Councihnember Alevy and Mayor Horton did not support the proposal. Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 11 Assessment District - Councilmember Alevy and Mayor Horton requested staff return with a report. Councilmember Moot stated he would not support the Sanitation Fee tbr Street Sweeping, Utility Users Tax Increase, or Assessment District unless those revenue proposals approved could not cover the services. 20. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) - None 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone a. RESOLUTION 18347 SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF JACK MURPHY STADIUM AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER RESOLUTION 18347 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved 3-0-2 with Horton and Pudilla absent. b. Development of a Policy for minimal level of General Fund Reserve liar 1996/97 budget. MSC (Rindone/Moot) to direct staff tu return with a pruposed policy und recumlr~end:ttiuns regarding u minimum general fund reserve. Staff to address Imw it wuuld be an effective tnol in the budget process and how it would help to ensure a stand:trd tier fiscal mauageuxent fur lhe city. Approved 3-0-2 with Horton and Padilia absent. c. Councilmember Rindone requested a report back on the ntm~ber of traffic tickets issued on Canyon Drive between Otay Lakes and Canyon View Drive in the last 3, 6, and 9 months. He had received numerous calls stating that enforcement was excessive and disproportionate. Councilmember Alevv a. Councilmember Alevy stated the City of Solana Beach was considering an ordinance which would allow a super majority of 3/4th's rather than 4/5th's if a member was absent or had to abstain. He requested that staff report back to Council regarding the t~asibility l-br Chula Vista. * * * Mayor tlorton returned tu the dais at 10:05 p.m. * * * * * * Council recessed at 10:05 p.m. and reelreverted at 10:14 p.m. * * * AD.IOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 11:29 P.M. to a Special Mccting/Worksession on Thursday, June 20, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, thence to a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council/Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 25, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chan~bers, and thence to the Regular City Council Meeting on July 9, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. A Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency convened at 10:1 I p.m. and adjourned at 10:14 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING: - Anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 · Fritsch vs. the City of Chula Vista Minutes June 18, 1996 Page 12 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELEASE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 · Agency negotiator: John G~ss or d~signee for CVEA, WCE, POA, IAFF, Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Unrcpresented. Employee nrganization: Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE). Police Officers Association (POA) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Unrepresented employee: Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Unrepresented. 23. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Respectfidly submitted, by: Vicki C. Soderquist, CMC,~ty City Clerk