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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1994/04/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, April 19, 1994 Council Chambers 6:07 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, and Mayor Nader ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Brace M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 12, 1994 MSUC (Fox/Moore) to approve the minutes of April 12, 1994 as presented. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: 4a. Oath of Office: Derie Prescott - Charter Review Commassion. The Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Authelet to Deric Prescott. 4b. Proclaiming Tuesday, April 19, 1994 as "NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY." The proclamation was presented by Vice Mayor Horton to Deric Prescott. 4c. Proclaiming the week of April 18 through April 24, 1994 as "SUPPORT OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK -- THE RIGHT ANSWER YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW." The proclamation was presented by Vice Mayor Hotton to Bob Smith, Chair of the Public Schools Committee, Chula Vista Lodge Number 626. 4d. Proclaiming the week of April 17 through April 23, 1994 as "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK". The proclamation was presented by Vice Mayor Horton to Waldo Burrola, Joyce Marshall, and Walter Burrola volunteers at the Norman Park Senior Center. 4e. Proclaiming the month of April as "TEACHING TOXICS MONTH." The proclamation was presented by Vice Mayor Hotton to Ginger Ready, Community Outreach Specialist of Pacific Gateway Group. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item pulled: 5a & 5b) BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFI~ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 5a. Petition from the Lower Sweetwater Valley Open Space Committee requesting that the Lower Sweetwater Valley area remain natural open space - Mohinder Goomar, M.D., Chairman, Lower Sweetwater Valley Open Space Committee, 5 Las Flores Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91910-1960. It is recommended that Staff return to Council with a report and recommendations, approximately in mid-June. Pulled from the Consent Calendar. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 2 · Mohinder Geemar, M.D., Chairman, Lower Sweetwater Valley Open Space Committee, reviewed the proposal submitted to Council. He stated the overwhelming majority of residents surrounding the lower Sweetwater Valley area had signed the petition for open space and felt it was not a neighborhood issue, but a Chula Vista issue. He urged Council to be creative, i.e. raise the bend which would not only cover the lower Sweetwater open space, but also the other open spaces in Chula Vista. Their organization wanted a permanent solution for the area. · Susan Luzzaro, 95 "D" Street, Chula Vista, CA, representing Lower Sweetwater Valley Open Space Committee, stated a primary concern was what the City's philosophy was on growth and open space. There should be a procedure in which the residents could shape the City in which they lived. She expressed concern regarding the lack of exposure to wildlands and animals for the children. She urged Council to visit the area in question and see the flowers, birds, animals, etc. in the valley. Mayor Nader questioned when the General Plan amendment study would be before Council. He further questioned if there were any requests contained in the petition that were not part of the study underway. Chris Salomone, Director of Community Development, responded the project was on track and staff expected it to be before Council early in June. Prior to that there would be a public forum at Rosebank to present the results of the assessment district, General Plan options, and the results of the appraisal. He felt the requests were reflected in the General Plan designations. · Bill Ayers, 44 E. Mankato Street, Chula Vista, CA, Vice-Chair of the San Diego County Veterans Committee, stated Council had designated the property as a site for a veterans home. He felt the residents in the area should be informed that there was a commitment; the land had been offered to the State for a veterans home. Mayor Nader stated he had been a proponent for locating a veterans facility in Chula Vista. He had a meefmg next month with school officials to explore the possibility of renewing the old land swap proposal that would make the site near the hospital available for a veterans home. If that worked out it would also make it easier to accommodate the veterans home proposal on a different site and the concerns expressed by the citizens at the meefmg. The current proposal for a veterans home would leave most of the parcel in the area as open space and was a far less intense use than other uses that had been proposed. Councilmember Fox stated he had attended one of the citizens meetings and could not answer questions regarding the history of the zoning of the area, specifically the fourteen acres owned by the City. They wanted to know what it was zoned prior to annexation, when the zoning changed, and how it occurred. Mr. Salemone responded that a letter had been sent to Dr. Goomar describing the history of the zoning. A copy of the letter would be given to Council. Mr. Ayers stated the site next to the hospital was being looked at favorably by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the State and if the swap could be made the veterans would not oppose it. They did not want to lose the site in the lower Sweetwater Valley until the site near the hospital was confirmed. 5b. Letter requesting caging be put around power transformers on the sidewalks adjacent to homes in the EastLake devdopment and in all new developments utilizing power lines underground - Veronica E. Sissons, 813 Creekwood Way, Chula Vista, CA 91913. It is recommended that the request be referred to Staff to be considered along with the analysis of the repowering proposal by SDG&E. Pulled from the Consent Calendar. · Veronica E. Sissons, 813 Creekwood Way, Chula Vista, CA, representing the Concerned Citizens of Chula Vista, expressed concerns regarding the electro-magnetic radiation be'rag emitted from the power transformer boxes. She felt they should be caged in order to keep children at a safe distance. In the existing ordinance, under Section 8, the City reserved the power to mandate that the boxes be caged in to achieve a drop-off level of radiation. · Robert Flaugher, 521 Orange Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, Member of the Mobile Homes Political Action Committee, stated the proposed transmission lines in Chula Vista transected eleven mobilehome parks, four schools, Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 3 a recreational center, and the new Chula Visa library. During the Montgomery annexation the people in the Southbay area got together and worked to get Montgomery into the City. Now the same people were getting together in order to get the transmission lines buried and shielded. He requested that Council review information regarding the medical concerns with the electro-magnetic fields and the costs for burying the lines underground. Mayor Nudes sated he wanted to make it clear that he did not support the overhead transmission lines. He had written to the Public Utilities Commission and Energy Comnussion outlining three specific issues he had concerns with, i.e. the health issues and aestic issues. He felt it needed further study and needed to be resolved with proof that there would be no ill health benefits. If that could not be done, the lines should be undergrounded or diverted to an area where it would not impact residential populations. · L. Bertrand Halsem, 330 Broadway #16, Chula Visa, CA, representing Chula Visa Concerned Citizens, sated SDG&E had been less than forthcoming in saying that no one knew the effect of electro-magnetic radiation. There was more than enough evidence to prove them were health effects due to EMF's. He requested that Council pay attention to the information presented. · Frederick Byers, 364 5th Avenue #211, Chula Visa, CA, representing Chula Visa Concerned Citizens, sated they had been investigating the effects of electro-magnetic fields. They did not feel SDG&E had answered their concerns regarding the public exposure to unsafe levels of milligauss within eighteen inches of the transformer boxes. They had been told by the State Energy Commission that it was up to the city to require the caging. They had also been told by SDG&E that it was the individuals responsibility to keep children away from the boxes. Councilmember Moore questioned whether the group had tried to prove that the EMF's were not harmful Mr. Byers responded they had reviewed all the materials presented to them by SDG&E. SDG&E had told them they did not know how many milligauss were safe, it was up to each individual to decide what was safe. · Pat Barnes, Governmental Affairs Representative for SD0&E, sated SDG&E had never told people there were no harmful EMF's as they did not know. All studies to their knowledge were inconclusive. She distributed pictures of cages that had been put around two boxes at the request of the San Diego Police Department as them were criminal activities at those locations. They ordinarily would not recommend the cages as they were ugly and cost about $1,200. The costs would be paid by the requesting party. She did not feel the residents of EastLake wanted to see the cages on their sidewalks. She was not opposing the staff review of the request, but questioned tying it in with the repowering of Unit 3 at the Southbay power plant. City Manager Goss stated staff was not trying to tie them together, but because they would be analyzing the available information regarding EMF's produced by the different projects staff felt they could be studied at the same time. Mayor Nader stated questioned if the objectives could be achieved by building a larger transformer box so the milligauss level would be reduced to the outside of the box. Ms. Barnes sated anything was possible, but the property owners complained about the existing size of the SDG&E boxes as opposed to the slender pedestal utilized by Cox Cable and PacBell. SDG&E was looking at other designs to discourage people from sitting on the boxes. Mayor Nader questioned if the boxes could be placed underground. Ms. Barnes responded they were difficult to service if underground and were extremely dangerous if water got into them. Councilmember Horton sated the Sate was looking into the issue of EMF's and questioned when their report was due. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 4 Ms. Barnes responded that the Energy Commission was looking in the repowering and had extended their review period for six months with September the expected date for their decision. They were currently reviex~fmg the environmental issues. Mayor Nader stated he supported the staff recommendation. There were two requested in the lettar submitted, i.e. the EastLake neighborhood and new developments. He questioned whether it would be understood, as part of the staff recommendation, that there would be specific contact with representatives of the homeowners association at EastLake to ascertain their views on some of the tradeoffs involved, i .e. aesthetic impacts of cages, health impacts of the boxes, proposed designs, etc. in order to analyze what regulations might be appropriate in new developments and what remedial action might be appropriate in existing areas. City Manager Goss stated that would be included. Councilmember Moore stated there were a number of electrical devices with EMF's and questioned whether it was appropriate to concentrate on one area and ignore the others. He did not feel one area should be emphasized over another. If they were going to advise or caution the public they should caution them on all the hazards of electronic items that had EMF's. He wanted to make it clear that there were no libraries, residential, or schools under transmission lines. MSUC (Nader/Moore) to approve staff recommendation. Mayor Nader stated a relamd item had to do with regulations for new development, not only whether the box should be caged, but also as it specifically related to new development around overhead transmission lines or SDG&E right- of-way for overhead transmission lines. If it was going to be an increasingly issue of concern to the public because _ of unresolved evidence of the health impact the City should have a policy that stated if the Council was approving a new development on property through which an SDG&E power line right-of-way passed the City would have a minimum distance from that right-of-way in which homes would be built. He was unaware of any such policy and requested an information report to Council on that issue. Councilmember Rindone cautioned developing policy on what may be as it was a dangerous situation. He felt there was a great deal of legitimate interest in the issue and it was incumbent upon Council to ensure that it was reviewed with a report to Council. At that time, appropriate public policy could be developed. He assumed one of the alternatives bimg explored by SDG&E would include the materials used for the boxes. Mayor Nader stated he supported including a look at alternative materials as part of the staff report. Before Council was called on to make decisions about development on land through which SDG&E had an easement he felt it would be useful for staff to take the information b(mg developed in conjunction with the item and see if a recommended policy should be developed for a corridor around the right-of-ways. City Manager Goss stated staff could pick up the issue from the Council discussion and include it in their report. Councilmember Moore felt if Council was really concerned with EMF's they should not put all their time and effort into one category. 5c. Letter of resignation from the Child Care Commission - Nancy Reeves, 1935 Gotham St., Chula Vista, CA 91913. It is recommended that the resignation be accepted and the City Clerk be diretied to post immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Public Library. 5d. Letter of resignation from the Economic Devdopment Commission - Carolyn McGraw, 4744 Butternut Hollow, Bonita, CA 91902. It is recommended that the resignation be accepted and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Public Library. Iviinutes April 19, 1994 Page 5 6. RESOLUTION 17463 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF PICK UP TRUCKS AND CAB & CHASSIS - The bid packages were mailed to 17 vendors in the San Diego County area, including two vendors in Chula Vista. Bids were received and opened on 3/30/94. Only two vendors responded and another one "no bid." Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Interim Finance Administrator) Councilmember Rindone supported the staff recommendation and noted Council had directed that the calculation of the sales tax be included for local bidders. It would not have changed the recommendation or status of the top award winner and he questioned if there was a reason that had not been done. Susan Merrill, Interim Finance Administrator, responded that it had been done on Item No. 2 where there was a difference and that had been included in the report. The other items did not lend themselves to that analysis and therefore it was not included because it would not make a difference. Staff would include them in all of the comparisons in the future. * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 7. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING TESTIMONY ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF BOUNDARIES BETWEEN CITY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 20 AND DISTRICT NUMBERS 1 AND 10 - Three property owners within the referenced open space districts have requested that their property, as proposed to be modified by adjustment plats 92-6 and 93-9, be assessed by only one open space district. On 4/5/94, Council declared the intention to adjust the boundary between Open Space Maintenance District 20 and Districts 1 and 10 and set the public hearings for 4/19/94 and 4/26/94 at 6:00 p.m. Staff recommends Council open the public heating, receive testimony, and hold another public hearing on 4/26/94. (Director of Public Works) Clifford Swanson, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer, stated the public hearing was the first of two required hearings. The second hearing was scheduled for 4/26/94. Everyone involved had signed a Waiver of Proceedings. Councilmember Fox stated he would abstain from participation due to the ownership of property in Open Space District No. 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. MS (Moore/Rindone) to approve the staff recommendation to set the second public hearing on 4/26/94 at 6:00 p.m. Approved 4-0-0-1 with Fox abstaining. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · R.A. Harrison, 1225 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA, stated the signs at the post office could not be seen by the public. When entering the drive-in mail boxes there was a sign about two feet off the ground that indicated "No U-turn". There was another one on the right side when leaving, but on an angle so it was not seen when leaving. The Police Department sat across the street waiting for those making a left turn. A sign should be posted on the left side when leaving the area, about three feet off the ground. Mayor Nader requested that staff monitor the area and report back to Council if appropriate. Councilmember Rindone requested a staff referral regarding the permanent replacement of the yellow pylons used for traffic control throughout the City. The report should be presented during the Council review of the CIP budget. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 6 BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 8. REPORT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH OTHER PARTICIPATING AGENCIES OF THE METRO SEWER SYSTEM, SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SDAWMD) -The SDAWMD (or District) was created by State legislation to own and operate the current City of San Diego Metro Sewer System. The law went into effect on 1/1/93. However, at present the District has no assets. The District is working on three agreements to provide the transfer of ownership and responsibility under the current system to the proposed District system. The legislation allowed these things to happen, but the details need to be worked out between the Agencies. Staff recommends Council: (1) accept the report and direct Chula Vista Board Members to express concerns with the MOU to the District Board; (2) request of the SDAWMD Board of Directors to extend the time period that an Agency can withdraw from membership without penalty until three months after a court decision is made on the final configuration and cost of the sewer system. (Director of Public Works) John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, gave a brief summary of the issues and staff report. Staff felt all issues should be resolved before signing any agreements. Councilmember Horton referred to page 8-7 which referred to the risks of not signing the MOU and questioned what the items were that could be "withdrawn from the table". Mr. ljxppitt responded some of the items in the MOU that staff was not greatly disagree'rag over were how the costs would be distributed between existing users and future users. They tried to put the cost of expansion of the system on new development. There were other items that staff had worked on. Councilmember Horton referred to #7 on page 8-3 regarding termination of the 1960 agreement upon signing of the MOU and that a recommendation had been made that the 1960 agreements would be in place for any agency that withdrew from the district prior to the transfer. Mr. Lippitt stated that was just done within the last two weeks and the City of San Diego had not necessarily agreed to that. Councilmember Moore felt the City should do something positive in extending the time line for withdrawal. He did not feel the time line would be met and that it should be agendized with letters sent out to all members with rationale. Something positive should also be done regarding the Southbay reclamation plant. If Chula Vista did not pursue it, as they had a dual piping policy in place, no one else would. He could see the City bonding and funding the reclamation facility and selling the water. He was concerned with the County Water Authority having a vote without any investment or commitment. Mr. Lippitt stated the staff of the Clean Water Program was working on a proposal to do something on Southbay reclamation earlier than originally planned for. The County Water Authority had legislation drafted to allow them to sit at the table for discussion purposes, but they would not have a vote. Councilmember Moore stated he liked the staff recommendation regarding the weighted vote. He felt it was a win/win situation. Councilmember Fox agreed with Councilmember Moore regarding the extension of the deadline. He requested clarification of the recommended extension. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 7 City Attorney Booguard responded that Chula Vista's interests were best served to get as long as an extension as possible. He recommended that Council direct staff to get as much time as possible, but not less than six months and not more than six months after a final decision was made on the configuration system by either consent decree or trial. Councilmember Fox stated he would support the City Attomey's recommendation. Mayor Nader felt the City should move forward with the Southbay reclamation plant, but it should be in conjunction with formation of a separate Southbay authority, inviting participation from neighboring jurisdictions and the County. He questioned whether the City even wanled an extension on the District. He was satisfied, after a year of involvement in the District, that they were not making any real progress. He was also satisfied, after discussions with the consultants and representatives from other jurisdictions and staff, that the City could do better without the District. The current contract with the City of San Diego was a better deal for the ratepayers than the proposexl MOU and any proposed MOU that would meet San Diego's up or down issues. He was ready to support a motion that stated the City would reject the MOU and leave it at that with direction to staff to continue what they were doing in developing potential alternatives that would carry the City beyond the existing contract period. City Attorney Booguard stated staff felt it might be to precipitous at the current stage to just terminat~ the effort to negotiate. San Diego had only asked for comments regarding the MOU and had not stated it was the MOU the jurisdictions must agree to. Staff was recommending that Council respond with their comments at the present time. Mayor Nader stated he was not recommending the termination of negotiations, but rather than extend the period of withdrawal from the District through the end of the year, make it clear to them that the City expected substantial progress in the negotiations or the City would withdraw from the District. City Attorney Booguard stated that could be conveyed. Councilmember Moore stated he did not see specific comments regarding the MOU in the report. City Attorney Booguard stated staff was requesting that Council adopt his concerns with the MOU as policy makers and he would forward that back to the District as the official concerns of the City. MS (Itorton/Nader) direct staff to draft a letter for the SAD meeting on Friday, expressing Council's concerns. The letter is to be placed in front of each representative of the District. Mayor Nader felt the letter should be stronger and say that the draft MOU was unacceptable. Councilmember Horton stated the MOU was obviously unacceptable and that would be expressed in the letter. Other cities had similar concerns regarding many of the issues. Councilmember Fox questioned if the motion formally requested any type of extension or to stick with the current withdrawal date. Councilmember Horton stated the letter would also request an extension as recommended by the City Attorney, i.e. staff to get as much time as possible, but not less than six months, and not more than six months after a final decision was made on the configuration system by either consent decree or trial. Councilmember Moore felt the verbiage in Nos. 4, 5, & 6 was not strong enough. The City should respond strongly regarding Southhay reclamation. City Attorney Boogeard recommended that the letter suggest inclusion in the MOU that the District shave 3-6 MGD from the North City West reclamation plant and establish a 6 MGD plant in the Southbay and let the Southbay rate payers pay for it and the North City rate payers pay for their plant. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 8 Mr. Lippitt felt Southbey reclamation was one of the City's up or down issues. He felt much stronger language could be included in the letter. Councilmember Herton felt the concerns expressed by the City Attorney regarding the North City West plant could be included in the letter. Councilmember Moore felt the major concerns were with the weighted vote and the Southbay reclamation. Those issues should have good background information and rationale. Mayor Nader stated he concurred with the concerns stated by staff and Council, but in looking at the history of the issue it did not inspire confidence that the concerns would be addressed. He requested clarification that the intent of the motion was that staff would continue working toward potential separation from the District, toward potential formation of a Southbay District, and the potential of moving forward on their own with a Southbay reclamation facility. Councilmember Herton felt that was a given and Council had direct staff to move in that direction. Councilmember Moore stated he had just as many questions of staff for going semi-independent as he did of the proposed MOU. There were a lot of questions both ways and they needed to protect their seat at the negotiating table. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously. * * * Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m. * * * 9. REPORT UPDATE ON SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ISSUES - An oral report will be given by staff. George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, stated the County had reversed their vote on going forward with the NCRRA refinancing. Staff would return next week with their consultant to address the disposal options comparison with the County system. Councilmember Rindone stated one of the key issues was in relation to the transfer station. He questioned if the proposeIs all relied on the contractor of the proposal to purchase, develop, and prepare transfer stations with the City contracting for use. Mr. Krampl stated that was incorrect. The issue was left open in the RFP as to who had ownership of the transfer station. Staff requested locational information and cost data. MSUC (Rindone/Horton) to direct staff to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of ownership of a transfer station. If ownership was to be recommended the report should include what the process would be, costs, and analysis. The report sould be brought hack to Council on May lOth. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Items pulled: 5a & 5b. The minutes will reflect the published aganda order. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTfS) 10a. City Manager Goss informed Council that westbound "H " Street would be closed on 4/20/94 from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to allow Sweetwater Authority to recounect a water line that had been lowered for a storm drain project. Eastbound traffic would not be impacted. Minutes Apdl 19, 1994 Page 9 Councilmember Moore stated he walked the area of "H" Street and was concerned that three lanes were closed for the contractor and only two lanes were left for the public. He requesteel staff monitor the project to see if another lane could be opened safely. The developer or contracter should not be allowed to take whatever room they wanted without consideration of the impacts on traffic. Mayor Nader requested that staff return with information, prior to the next contract for street work of that nature, that might help Council set guidelines for addressing Councilmember Moom's concerns. 11. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) - None 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hotton 12a. Port District's position on proposed park on the Bayfront. Councilmember Hormn stated the Port District had reviewed the request by Mayor Nader regarding the pumhase of 2.63 acres of property (Shangrila) on the bayfront owned by the City. The request was to purchase the property and build and maintain a park when Chula Vista went forward with the bayfront plan. The Port agreed to enter into negotiations regarding that purchase. She requested that Council consider, if the land was pumhased by the Port, that the City donate the money to the Olympic Training Center organization. · Gloria Chadwick, Interim Director appointed by the U.S. Olympic Committee, stated fund raising was not what they had hoped it would be. They were neering completion of the project and the $1 million would allow them to complete the project on time and begin operations at the end of 1994 or the beginning of 1995. The training center in Lake Placid contributed over $10 million to the Lake Placid economy and they were smaller than the Chula Vista training center. Councilmember Horton stated the Port District had not finalized the City's request. If the money was given to the Training Center the Olympic Training organization would name the boathouse after the Port of San Diego which was also part of the proposal. MS (Hotton/Fox) to support the request of $1 million from the Port District, if the funds are approved the City would donate the funds to the Olympic Training Center organization and they in turn would name the boathouse after the Port of San Diego. Mayor Nader stated in talking to Dr. Penner there had been some specific items at the OTC that the funds would be going into. He questioned whether the City should simply commit the monies to the OTC and have staff look at whether it was in the City's best interest to earmark the monies for specific facilities. Councilmember Horton stated she and Councilmember Fox had discussed the issue with Dr. Penner and she did not remember any specifics to that effect. The important issue was to help the OTC to complete the first phase and housing for the athletes. City Manager Goss stated he had talked with Dr. Penner and had verified it with Deputy City Manager Kmmpl, the proposal that came from the City's Port representative was related to a more specific project. He was not sure it was worthwhile to limit it to that because the City had been working with the National Public Sports Training Foundation to assist in getting a bridge loan in order to complete the first phase. The proposal by Dr. Peuner related to another specific facility that may not have been part of Phase I in order to generate interest in keeping the U.S. Olympic volleyball team in the area. Councilmember Horton questioned what phase the gym was in and whether they had the funding for the gym at the present time. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 10 Mr. Armstrong responded that the gym was in Phase II and it was out of the purview of the Foundations mission to provide the gift to the USOC. It would be within their purview. The discussions regarding the gym took place several weeks ago and had since been adjusted to make the funds available for the completion of the core facility and to use it in an unrestricted way. The recognition indicated by Dr. Penner was in connection with the boathouse. Councilmember Rindone stated all members of the Cormell were not on the subcommittee and were not aware of the various options and proposals and it was difficult to know what those alternatives were. He suggested that it would be in the best interest of Council to have staff bring forth the information and options. He felt all members of Council were supportive of assistance in helping to complete Phase I. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: (Rindone/Nader) direct staff to follow-up on Councilmember Horton's request and provide Council with a report as soon as possible. AMENDMENT TO MOTION: 0torton/Fox) approve the original motion in concept and direct staff to come back with a report on the specifies as to whether or not the Council should designate the funds for a specific project or for completion of Phase I. Councilmember Moore stated there were two concepts: 1) have staff continue with the bridge loan; and 2) support the concept of what the Port would do. He could support both concepts as staff would return with the pro's and con's and whether one would interfere with the other. It would also show the OTC that the City was serious about the Center and their support. Mayor Nader clarified the motion as Council approved the allocation of the fimds, should the deal with the Port District go through, toward the OTC and referring to staff for a report back to Council by next week on what would be the best earmarking, if any, to ensure that the City would see completion. There was unanimity on the Council regarding the use of the funds to ensure the completion of the OTC. Couocilmember Moore stated he wanted it understood that the only property that was being discussed was the Shangrila property. VOTE ON MOTION, AS AMENDED: approved unanimously. Councilmember Moore 12b. Ratification of appointment of Ex-Officio Member to the Economic Development Commission by Council - John Munch (Financial Background). Continued to the meeting of April 26, 1994. 12c. Conncilmembcr Moore felt AB 3505 which would readjust revenue allocation for sales and users tax on a county-wide per capita basis was poor legislation and would have adverse effects on the City. Mayor Nader stated felt the legislature needed to look at the current rewarding for retail rather than industrial development and address it in a manner different than the current revenue allocation system. The current system tended to create a lot of micro-competition among cities as to who could ereate the best subsidy to bring a retailer in. There had to be a happy medium. If a regional reward system, as opposed to city limit lines, could be instituted, regions would work together to promote the regional economy. The expenses associated with those uses should also be reviewed. City Manager Goss stated AB 3505 was referred to Interim Session and it was basically dead for the current session. 12d. Councilmember Moore stated he had reviewed a report regarding pedestrian routes between the new library, south Chula Vista, and the surrounding schools and he requested that it be agendized under his comments for discussion next week. Minutes April 19, 1994 Page 11 12e. Councilmember Moore felt the Council should move forward with joint meefmgs with the three school districts. He was under the impression that it would be elected official to elected official rather than staff level. Mayor Nader felt staff was currently working on that. Councilmember Rindone 12f. Cotmeilmember Rindone stared Council had received a memo regarding the pedestrian routes between the new library, south Chula Vista, and the surrounding schools. It indicated that with the completion of the three CIP projects in the report that all routes leaving the library surrounding the school within a 1.5 mile radius would have continuous sidewalks on at least one side of the street and listed the exceptions. One of the exceptions was from Chula Vista Adult School on Fourth Avenue to Orange Avenue. It appeared on the map that there was one continuous sidewalk all the way. City Manager Goss stated staff would check it out. Because of the previous referral it would be on the agenda for discussion next week. Councilmember Rindone questioned what the cost would be for a CIP project to ensure that there was a continuous sidewalk from the library to the Chula Vista Adult School. Councilmember Fox 12g. Councilmember Fox informed Council he was a member of a church coalition, the Partnership of Faith, and they would be sponsoring the first annual religious youth summit. It would be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Boys and Girls Club. CLOSED SESSION 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING: Council did not meet in Closed Session. 14. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: No report was given. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 9:23 P.M. to the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. A Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convened at 9:23 p.m. and adjourned at 9:26 p.ra. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk