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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/08/13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, August 13, 1996 6:14 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Alevy, Moot, Rindone, and Mayor Hotton. Councilmember Padilia. George Krempl, Deputy City Manager; Ann Moore, Acting City Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk. MSC (Rindoneatorton) to excuse Councilmember Padilla's absence, approved 4-0-1 with Padilla absent. FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. SILENT PRAYER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None submitted. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. Vice Mayor Moot presented certificates to the following students who were participating in the University Cultural Exchange and visiting from the City's Sister City, Ordawara, Japan: Maki Fukumoto, Reiko Komiya, Aki Momokawa, and Tomoko Yamazaki. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item pulled: 11) BALANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR OFIeERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, headings read, and approved, 4-0-1 with Padilia absent, Moot abstaining on Item 13.A. District #10, and Alevy abstaining on Item 13.A District #1. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter from the Acting City Attorney stating that Council met in Closed Session to discuss Fritsch v. City of Chula Vista. The City Council accepted and adopted a Settlement Agreement. City Council also discussed significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9:2, Public Employee Release and labor negotiations. The Acting City Attorney reports that there were no other actions taken in Closed Session of 8/6/96. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed. Minutes August 13, 1996 Page 2 b. Letter of resignation from the Resource Conservation Commission - Kevin Clark. It is recommended that the resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk by directed to post immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Library. 6. RESOLUTION 18395 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN DIGITAL SYSTEMS (ADS) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF NINE SEWAGE FLOW METERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996/97, 1997/98 AND 1998/99 - The City's three year service agreement with American Digital Systems (ADS) Environmental Services for the repair and preventative maintenance services for nine sewage flow metering stations expired on 6/30/96. Based on evaluation of the proposals from the two firms in San Diego qualified to do this work, it is proposed that the City enter into a new three year contract with ADS Environmental Services. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Continued from the meeting of 8/6/96. 7. RESOLUTION 18401 APPROPRIATING $2,750 PROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED REVENUES FOR A "911 FOR KIDS" PROGRAM TO BE REIMBURSED TO THE GENERAL FUND FROM THE CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION - The California Chapter of National Emergency Number Association has invited the Police Department to participate in a "911" educational program for kids in first grade to be presented at elementary schools this fall. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Chief of Police) 4/Sth's vote required. 8. RESOLUTION 18402 ACCEPTING DONATION, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE AND APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS TO THE NATIONWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT INTELLIGENCE UNIT DATA BASE - The Police Department recently received an unsolicited donation in the amount of $500 from Ecology Auto Wrecking, Chula Vista. The donation was presented to the Investigative Unit to underwrite the purchase of a modem and keyboard to access to the Nationwide Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit database. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Chief of Police) 4/Sth's vote required. 9. RESOLUTION 18403 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS TO (I) CAMEO PAPER AND SUPPLY COMPANY, (2) MISSION JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, AND (3) CRANE BAG COMPANY TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL PAPER PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES ON AN "AS-NEEDED" BASIS PROM AUGUST 13, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997, WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW THE AGREEMENTS FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS - Specifications for janitorial paper products and supplies have been developed and bid out on the open market. The intent of the bid process is to standardize requirements, and commit suppliers to favorable terms and pricing over a period of time. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance) Councilmember Alevy asked if consideration had been given to companies from Chula Vista. John Coggins, Purchasing Agent, responded that it had been advertised in the local newspaper but no Chula Vista company had responded with a bid. 10. RESOLUTION 18404 FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE BIDDING IS IMPRACTICAL, PER SECTION 2.56.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY WAIVING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SIM J. HARRIS COMPANY TO FURNISH ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997 - On 6/20/95, Council accepted the bid and awarded a one- year contract for asphaltic concrete to Sim J. Harris Company ag~ing to extend identical terms and prices for the period of 8/13/96 through 6/30/97. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works and Director of Finance) Minutes August 13, 1996 Page 3 11. RESOLUTION 18405 ADOPTING THE 1996 BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN - The City has been involved in, and is continuing to pursue, a systematic approach to establish a comprehensive bicycle program for the citizens. A bicycle route facilities report was prepared in 1981 and updated in 1983. Since that time the City has annexed the Montgomery area and other large land areas as development occurred in the eastern territories and adopted an updated General Plan in 1989. To be consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element policies, it was necessary to prepare a new comprehensive bicycle facilities plan, which would include the annexed areas, evaluate and recommend facility locations, class designations and cost estimates, as well as provide an implementation schedule. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Moot stated that the last time the item was in front of the Parks and Recreation Commission was 1994. In looking at the fiscal impact of the construction of the plan, he wondered if it would be appropriate to have the plan re-reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, responded that there had not been many changes since the plan had originally been approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. There were updates and the plan had been revised to reflect the projects that had been completed and to show new developments. Councilmember Alevy expressed concern about the actual cost to the City which was almost $3.9 million; concern over the safety of those riding bicycles; stated some excellent path ways off traffic routes had been created; thought it was more advantageous not to have people share the roads with cars and trucks; inquired as to the location of the new bikeways; and asked if staff was satisfied that this was the best use for the funds available. Cliff Swanson, City Engineer, responded that most of that was pass-through funds from the Transportation Development Act; $3.8 million in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program was TDA bicycle element funding; and $17.7 million was the full project costs, none of it would be general fund monies. Mr. Lippitt responded that the plan provided for 38 miles of bike paths where there was now three, 83 miles of bike lanes separated from traffic by striping but were not joined and 29 miles of bike routes where there were currently 27. A bike route was when the bicycle shares the same lane with traffic and they are going down the street. A bike lane was where bicyclist had a separate area to ride, separate from the traffic; and a bike path was separated from the street entirely. Eric Rhodes, JHK Consultants, representing the consultants on the project, stated that the eastern portion of the City was generally characterized by bike paths and bike lanes and the bike routes were more in the western portion. Mr. Swanson, responded that in doing the report the consultant had indicated what they had tried to do was get a balance between the cost of the bicycle facility if it were paid for by the City or paid for by the developer. A bike path that was totally removed from the street required more right-of-way and also cost more to build. The bikeway plan indicated the proposed bicycle path all the way around the edge of Chula Vista starting along Sweetwater River, going out toward Sweetwater Reservoir, down the east side of the City over by Otay Lakes, then back through Otay River and couneeting with the Bayfront bike route. Several other bicycle paths which would be off-street were being proposed for the eastern portion of the City. Staff had tried to look at balancing costs and providing service to encourage casual riding. The dedicated riders, those that rode to work, preferred to be on the street so that they could ride as fast as they could. George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, added that the Chula Vista Green Belt depicted on the general plan in the Otay Valley Regional Park would probably be the City's centerpiece in terms of a recreational trail system eounecting around the City, definitely separated on their own right-of-way and not interfering with traffic. In fact, through the Regional Park there would not be any vehicular traffic. Councilmember Moot asked what would become of the project if the TDA funds did not become available; if these TDA funds were dedicated to bike paths. Mr. Swanson responded that if for some reason the TDA funds did not become available, the bike lanes would take longer to build unless staff could t'md another source of funding; the current TDA funds were dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian facilities. RESOLUTION 18405 OI~'FERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOOT, reading of the text was waived, heading read, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. Minutes August 13, 1996 Page 4 12. RESOLUTION 18406 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2 WITH SIGNS AND PENNICK, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD PHASE II AND III - Staff was authorized to proceed with the construction of an additional travel lane of pavement and a raised median island to accommodate the MCA Amphitheater Project. Contract change order Number 2 is needed to pay the contractor for this additional work. Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order Number 2 in the amount of $202,816.36. (Director of Public Works) Councilmember Moot asked since the project was coming in under budget if that meant a net of $105,000 would actually be paid over what the bid came in at. Mr. Swanson responded that was correct at present. The Wetlands Mitigation site had been deleted, once a site was found, then it would be paid for at that time so that would add to the project cost. 13.A. RESOLUTION 18407 EXERCISING THE OPTION FOR RENEWAL OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 1, 5, 9, AND 10 - Staff is recommending that the City exercise its option to renew the landscape maintenance contracts with RC Landscape, Blue Skies Landscape, Alvezia Landscape and New Way Professional Services for fiscal year 1996/97. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Parks and Recreation) B. RESOLUTION 18408 EXERCISING THE OFFION FOR RENEWAL OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND ELMD-D C. RESOLUTION 18409 EXERCISING THE OFFION FOR RENEWAL OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 3, 4, 8; DISTRICTS 11, 14 15, 24; DISTRICTS 2, 6, 17, 23, 26; DISTRICT 18; DISTRICT 20; DISTRICT 31, AND BAYFRONT TROLLEY STATION Councilmember Moot absta'med on Item 13.A., District #10 and Councilmember Alevy on District #1, those be'rag districts that they live in. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 14. PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST TO DEFER UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ON OXFORD STREET, 600 BLOCK, BY PRICE COMPANY - There are plans to develop the property located behind the Price Club building on Broadway owned by Price Company. As part of the development, the owner must underground the overhead utilities adjacent to the property. Staff recommends the public hearin~ be continued to 8/20/96. (Director of Public Works) MSC (Horton/Alevy) to continue the itesn to 9/10/96, approved ~-0-1 with Padilia absent. 15. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING TIlE OTAY RANCH REORGANIZATION NUMBER 1 CONSISTING OF ANNEXING PORTIONS OF THE OTAY RANCH TO THE CITY, DETACHING THE OTAY LANDFiLL FROM THE CITY AND DETACHING TERRITORY FROM THE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - In August 1995, Council authorized the filing of a reorganization application with Minutes August 13, 1996 Page 5 LAFCO for the Otay Ranch Reorganization Number 1. The proposed reorganization would annex the majority of the Otay Valley Parcel, the Mary Patrick Birch Estate Ranch House and the Inverted "L" area to the City. The reorganization was filed with LAFCO on 4/8/96. On 7/1/96, LAFCO approved the reorganization, designated the City as the conducting authority and authorized Council to conduct the proceeding to complete the reorganization process. Staff recommends the public hea~na be continued to 9/10/96. (Special planning Projects Manager, Otay Ranch) Kim Kilkenny, Village Development, requested that the public hearing be continued to 8/20/96 in ease the development issues could be resolved by then. MSC (Itorton/Moot) to continue the item to 8/20/96, appcoved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 16. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTING OTAY RANCH PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS - Staff recommends Council place the ordinances on first reading. (Deputy City Manager gxempl) Continued from the meeting of 8/6/96. A. ORDINANCE 2680 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SNMB, LTD., JEWELS OF CHARITY, AND STEVEN AND MARY BIRCH FOUNDATION (second readin~ and adenlion) - Staff recommends that Council not adopt the ordinance. (Deputy City Manager Krempl) Related item: not a hart of the nublic heafin~. B. ORDINANCE 2687 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND JEWELS OF CHARITY (first reading) (Deputy City Manager Krempl) C. ORDINANCE 2688 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SNMB, LTD. (first reading) D. ORDINANCE 2689 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND STEPHEN AND MARY BIRCH FOUNDATION (first reading) Mr. Ktempl requested a one week continuance because there were a couple of outstanding issues with the applicant, one was resolved satisfactorily, they were still working on the other and felt that another week would get them to that point. Councilmember Rindone requested staff provide Council with an information memorandum updating them on the outstanding issues. MSC (Horton/Alevy) to continue the item to 8/20/96, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · Patty Davis, 1375 #17 Callejon Montifrio, Chula Vista, representing the San Diego Storm Football Team, stated their opening game had been the previous Saturday with Vice Mayor Moot cutting the ribben and helping them to kick it off; it was a great success; they won 29-2; and there were over 500 attendecs. They were very proud of the team and of the Chula Vista fans who attended. Their next game would be on 9/7/96 at 7:00 p.m. at EastLake High School. Minutes August 13, 1996 Page 6 · Bill Ayers, 44 E. Mankato Street, Chula Vista, representing the Veterans of San Diego County, thought he was going to have some good news but the Peace Bill on the Southern California Veterans Home Revenue Bonds was still on the Governor's desk. The cojoined Bill was in the Senate and should be voted upon the following day. They had assurances that it would be approved, and then the Bill would go back to the Assembly and on to the Governor's desk. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 17.A. RESOLUTION 18410 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE CHULA VISTA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTION SERVICES - Pursuant to Council Police Number 230-01, staff has negotiated a contract with the Chamber of Commerce for operation of a Chula Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau and the performance of certain designated visitor and convention promotional services. The contract runs through the end of the fiscal year 1996/97, at which time a subsequent one-year contract and budget would be brought forward for consideration. A corresponding one-year extension to the existing contract with the Chamber for operation of the Visitor Information Canter is also recommended. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Deputy City Manager Krempl and Principal Management Assistant Young) B. RESOLUTION 18411 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE VISITOR AND TRANSIT INFORMATION SERVICES AT THE CHULA VISTA INFORMATION CENTER AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAIN OFFICE · Rod Davis, 233 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, representing both Chula Vista's CONVIS and the Chamber of Commerce, was available for questions, On the dais was a copy of the new Chula Vista brochure that was a production of CONVIS with assistance from staff. Councilmember Alevy asked Mr. Davis if he was planning on attending the Economic Development Conference on behalf of the City and the business community and if the roughly $300 cost could be paid from the Convention Visitor's Bureau funds. Mr. Davis responded that it would be appropriate because part of it was revitalization, how to attract businesses, what incentives to give, and it fit fight in with the CONVIS mission. RESOLUTIONS 18410 AND 18411 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALEVY, reading of the text was waived, headings read, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item pulled: 11. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order. Minutes August 13, 1996 Page 7 OTHER BUSINESS 18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) a. Scheduling of meetings. Mr. Krempl stated that a memo had been forwarded to Council regarding the CIP Tour with a tentative date of Saturday, September 14, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and indicating half a dozen projects to potentially visit. 19. MAYOR'S REPORTfS) - None. 20. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilmember Rindone stated that he had a concern about the format of the minutes but the sample that had been provided on the 7/16/96 meeting satisfied him and he had no objections to the minutes continuing that format. He thought it would be serving the City well. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJ'OURNED AT 7:00 P.M. to the regular City Council meeting on August 20, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council did not meet in closed session. CLOSED SESSION Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk