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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1990/04/24 MINDTEB OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE t;I'IY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, April 24, 1990 Council Chambers 6:05 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore, Nader, and Mayor Cox (Councilman Malcolm arrived at 6:55 p.m.) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, John D. Goss; Acting City Attorney, Ruth Fritsch; and City Clerk, Beve~y A. Authelet 2. pI.F. nGE OF AIJ.F. GIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None Submitted 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: 4a. Proclamation declaring the week of April 22, 1990 through April 28, 1990 as "PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK". 4b. Proclamation declaring the week of April 22, 1990 through April 28, 1990 as "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEIC'. Mrs. Earna Lenahart accepted the proclamation, she has been a volunteer at the Norman Park Center for over ten years. 4c. Presentation of 75th Anniversary Picture to the Chula Vista Historical Society. Mr. John Rojas accepted the Anniversary Picture. Mayor Cox complimented Mr. Rojas on the growth and development of the Chula Vista Historical Society. 4d. Chula Vista 2000 Task Force Presentation of the Summary Report by Michael A. Green, Chairman - 7:00 p.m. Mr. Green stated that he was very grateful to the volunteers and the City Council for their support. He stated that over 200 volunteers worked on the project. The report presents their plans, ideas and strategies to help enrich the City. Chorine Raid summarized the three key themes of the report. They are: 1) a growing investment in people, 2) a continued commitment to the environment, and 3) the importance of a broader economic base. Mr. Green then highlighted the strategies for implementation. It was recommended that the Chula Vista 21 Committee be established m support and maintain the interest and involvement of the Chula Vista 2000 committee members. Mayor Cox stated there was interest not only within the City but from other communities regarding the activities of the Chula Vista 2000 Committee. He acknowledged the time donated by the volunteers and MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page 2 noted that some of the recommendations have already been implemented and many not at City expense. He thanked the Committee on behalf of himself and the Council for their work and involvement. CONSENT CALENDAR Cltem pulled: 7} BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CAI.RNDAR OI'P'mlED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, reading of the texts was waived, passed and approved 40-1 with Councilman Malcolm absent 5. Will t ~51 COMMUNICATIONS: 5a. Request for appeal of increase in sewer installation fees - Dorothy E. Krack, 1128 Tobias Drive, Chula Vista, California 92011. Recommended that this matter be docketed for the May 1, 1990 City Council meeting. 13c~03 6. ORDINANCE 2367 AMENDING SECTION 10.56.020 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING CURRENT PARKING METER FEES (second readinE) - The proposed amendment to Section 10,56.020 will allow the Council to increase current meter fees. (Director of Community Development) 7. ORDINANCE 2368 AMENDING SECTION 9.40.020 AND 9.40.030 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARKS (second readinE) -(Director of Community Developmen0 Pulled from the consent calendar. I~O5 8. RESOLUTION 15590 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITDRE OF FUNDS FOR COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE CITY ATFORNEY RECRUITMENT - Due to the number of executive and high level middle management recruitment conducted this fiscal year, the Personnel Department Professional Services Account (5201) is unable to reimburse for expenses associated with this process. It is requested that the Council Contingency Fund be utilized to pay for expenses. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Personnel) 15~YO~ 9. RESOLUTION 15594 ACCEPTINGGRANTOFEASEMENTFORSTREETPURPOSES, DEDICATING SAID STREET TO PUBLIC USE AND OFFICIALLY NAMING SAID STREET JAMES SllF~T - Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 13 907 10. RESOLUTION 15595 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 'REMODELING OF THE EXISTING FIRE DAMAGED STRUCTLIRE AT 263 FIG AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA' - At 2:00 p.m. on 4/11/90, sealed bids were received for "remodeling of the existing fire damaged structure at 263 Fig Avenue in the City of Chula Vista, California". The work to be done includes furnishing all material and providing all labor necessary to complete the remodeling of the existing fire damaged structure. Staff recommends approval of the resolution and award the contract to C.G.C. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $137,300. (Director of Public Works) I :~ MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page 3 11. RESOLUTION 15596 ACCEPTINGBIDSANDAWARDINGCONTRACTFORPURCHASEOFTRUCK MOUNTED PAINT STRIPER - Bids were received and opened at 3:00 p.m, on 4/4/90 for the purchase of one truck mounted paint striper. The equipment will be used by the Public Works Department. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance) 'l 3~0e? 12. RESOLLrrlON 15597 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF , TRUCKS - Bids were received and opened at 2:00 p.m. on 4/4/90. All the trucks are budgeted in the equipment replacement fund. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance) * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ~EI.&TED RESOLD'T[ONS AND ORDINANCES 13. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CONVERSION OF A PORTION OF CENTER STREET AND GAILRETT AVENUE INTO ONE-WAY S fKEETS AND THE ESTARLISHMENT OF A LOADING ZONE ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF CENTER STREET AT THE REAR OF THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER - The Community Development Department is requesting that the pot'don of Garrett Avenue between F and Center Street and the portion of Center Street between the entrance to Parkwoods Condominiums and Garrett Avenue be made a one-way street to provide better circulation for all vehicles including delivery vehicles, and to complement the development of a "green belt" park linkage along the west side of Garrett Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community Development) / ~9// RESOLUTION 15598 APPROVING THE CONVERSION OF A PORTION OF CENTER STREET AND GARRETF AVENUE INTO ONE-WAY b-fREETS AND ESTARL[SHMENT OF A LOADING ZONE ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF CENTER SrREET AT THE REAR OF THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTEtL Mayor Cox informed the Council that this item will require an environmental impact report (EIR) which will take approximately 10 weeks. Therefore, staff recommended continuing this item to the meeting of 7/10/90. MSC (Cox/Nader) to continue the public hearing.to the meeting of july 10, 1990. Approved 4-0-1 with Councilman Malcolm absent. 14. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF THE OLYMPIC TRAINING (~NTER (OTC) SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN (SPA) AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN (PFFP); SAN DIEGO NATIONAL SPORTS TRAINING FOUNDATION - (Director of Planning) Request by applicant to continue to May 1, 1990, I ~ql,~ , RESOLUTION 15599 APPROVING THE OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER (OTC) SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN (SPA) AND PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN (PFFP) Mayor Cox stated it was the request of the applicant to continue the public hearing to the meeting of May 1, 1990. MSC (Cox/Moore) to continue the public hearing for the Olympic Training Center SPA Plan and PH'F to the meeting of 5/1~90. Motion eartied 4-0-1 with Councilman Malcolm absent. MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1Sa. Victor A. Nolan, 12 Via Barbarini, Chula Vista, California, representing the Mobile Home Issues Committee, stated the Committee had a special meeting on the 13th and because there were no home owners there the meeting had to adjourn. The meeting scheduled for today also had to be adjourned due to a lack of a quorum. He is going to submit his resignation as he felt it was a waste of time and recommended that the committee be made a formal city commission. Mayor Cox stated one of the problems in becoming a commission would be that all of the members would then have to be residents of the city. He felt that staff should draft a letter to all members of the committee regarding meetings, etc. and any recommendations they may have regarding the committee. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that the Council has relied heavily on the input from the Mobile Home Issues Committee and felt it was time to forrealize this group. She hoped that those involved from the beginning would be contacted regarding their input. MSC (CoX/"McCandliss) to refer this item to staff to prepare a comrmmication to the members to solicit their input as to where the Council should go from here regarding mobile home issues. Passed and approved 1 with Councilman Malcolm absent. Mr. Nolan complimented Councilman Nader on the activities held in Rohr Park for Earth Day. 16. ITEMS PUIJ.RB FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7. ORDINANCE 2368 AMENDING SECTION 9.40.020 AND 9.40.030 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE B~tATING TO MOBILEHOME PARKS (second readinK) Mayor Cox informed Councilman Nader that one section of the ordinance had been referred back to staff for ~urther information and it was Council's intent to go forward with the ordinance as presented tonight. Chris Salamone, Director of Community Development, stated that last weeks referral dealt with the valuation of the coaches. Research was to be done regarding other cities and the way they appraise a coach. Mayor Cox stated that part of the referral was to look at the maximum dollar amount also. Councilman Nader stated that the ordinance provides that there must be a relocation plan and he wanted to make sure that relocation would occur and people would not be thrown out on the slxeets. He questioned if it was underswod that was the intent of the ordinance. He could not support the ordinance if it would be construed that by giving someone a few dollars, it would fulfill the intent of the ordinance. Mr. Salamone stated it was staffs intent to secure the approval and satisfaction of the tenant in the park. He felt that the intent of the ordinance is to protect the tenant and see that they are satisfied with either relocation or compensation to their satisfaction. Councilman Nader stated he needed to know if it was Council's and staffs intent, that just because cash compensation has been agreed upon, it discharged the owners responsibility under the ordinance. He : wanted staff to look at the circumstances of the agreement, was there pressure, is the compensation sufficient to relocate, is relocation available, etc. MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page S Counc~woman McCandliss stated she agreed that the tennents rights did need to be protected but if the tenant settled and then spent the compensation, there wasn't anything the staff or Council could do. Councilman Moore stated that he felt Councilman Nader's concern was that the ordinance would create homelessness. In order not to create homelesshess the duty lies between the park owner, tenant, and the City. Mary-Frances Click, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, Chula Vista, California, stated the ordinance was not a substitute ordinance for Counc~man Nader's recommendations of last year. This ordinance has been in effect since 1989- and was a relocation ordinance. It is extremely mild in comparison to others within the state, but she felt it sufficient ff it was followed st~p by step. Mayor Cox stated that one other item referred to staff was that there be a notice sent to the tenants within reasonable period of time outlining the closure of the park. Councilman Nader stated he had concerns regarding a legal issue on one of the proposed amendments. He felt there were serious constitutional issues. M fNader) to continue for two weeks and to request a confidential analysis from the City Attorney. Motion died for a lack of second. Councilman Nader stated that he could not support the amendments due to legal concerns, although he supported the policy. Councilwoman McCandliss stated it was important to get this enacted and on the books. She did not feel it would preclude the City Attorney from presenting the Council with an analysis and a possible amendment at a later date. She stated that this dealt with relocation and was separate from mobfie home zoning. The ordinance addresses a portion of his concems but did not deal with all the issues he has raised. ORDINANCE 2368 OFFIi. RED FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTI ON BY COUNaLWOMAN MCCAND ME, S, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved 3-1-1 with COtnleflrnan Nader vo~ing no and Councilman Malcolm absent. MSC (NaderAMcCandliss} to refer the ordinance to the City Attorney to provide a confidential analysis of constitutionality and of any suggested modifications. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Malcolm absent. 17. ~IT~ MANAGERS REPORT(S} a. Announced that in concert with the action taken by the County Water Authority regarding the drought in the region, the City has turned off all fountains in order to conserve water. 18. MAYORS REPORT Stated that the completion of the Chula Vista 2000 repolt was the culmination of one phase but the beginning of another. The recommendation of Chula Vista 21 would be the implementing process and he felt it should be brought forward. He suggested the creation of a benefit district for those areas westward of Interstate 80S. Council would refer this to the Steering Committee to consider if there is merit to move forward with a bond issue for the election in November 1990. He felt there was a need for additional parks and open space, branch library, additional senior citizen facilities, community center, athletic fields, and MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page 6 other recommendations included within the Chula Vista 2000 report. As a starting point he would suggest a $21 million bond issue. The Committee could research financing mechanisms and specific projects to be funded by the bond issue. He hoped that in looking at the proposal, a dollar amount would be identified so that voters would know what they would have to pay. This would be a real opportunity for those residents west of 805 to decide if they wanted to pay for these improvements. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) refer the concept to the Chula Vista 2000 Committee. Five points: 1) should this proposal be pursued, 2) ff pursued, what specific projects should be included in the proposition, 3) what would be the boundaries of the benefit district, 4) identify and evaluate alternative financing techniques and recommend the most viable option, and 5) determine what the total project financing should be for the proposition and identify what the resulting annual assessment would be for residential, commercial, and industrial property. Councilwoman McCandliss stated the development of a system to ensure that the money collected would be spent on the projects the public voted for seemed to be missing. Mayor Cox stated that was the intent of his motion. Councilman Nader stated he did not want anyone to think that this was the ordy financing plan but was interested in seeing information developed by the Committee. 19. COUNCIL COMMFANTS Councilman Nader: a. MSLIC CNader/Wlalcolm) to support Senate Bill 2572 and to send a letter to the League of Cities urging their support. Councilman Malcolm stated he could support the legislation if the City Manager did not have a problem with the Bill. The Legislative Committee also supports. Councilman Moore noted that the League of Cities did not take a position on the bill and questioned whether the City should send a letter to the League requesting their support of SB 2572. Councilman Nader stated he would amend his motion to include the letter to the League of Cities. b. Questioned whether the rumor he had heard regarding the removal of the ttees in Rohr Park on Thursday was true. City Manager Goss stated it was not correct and that before any work could be done, Council would have to approve the bids. c. Noted that there appeared to be a lot of graffiti throughout the community and referenced a proposal from the Youth Commission that would use young artists in the community to paint ove~gaffiti. He questioned whether the staff has moved forward with that program. ] ]5 City Manager Goss stated that staff had not moved forward with that particular project but they had moved ahead with the program that takes young offenders and utilizes them to remove the graffiti. The City has received a grant for this program from the South Bay Community Services. There will be a supplemer/tal budget memo to Council on this project. MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page 7 Councilman Nader stated the referral was to utilize free human resources and replace graffiti with art. This would also give the young artists some experience. MSUC (Nader/Cox) to ask staff to look into possibility of entering into a program with the local schools where the young artists would be utilized to paint over areas that have a graffiti problem. Councilman Moore stated this type of program has worked very well in South San Diego and noted there needed to be checks and balances for this type of program. d. He noted that many of the problems were on private property and felt that the city staff had been directed to contact private owners regarding eradication and questioned whether this has been done. City Manager Goss stated he was unsure as to what the staff is currently doing regarding graffiti on private property. e. Requested that Implementation of Commission Recommendations be placed under his comments on the Agenda for May 8, 1990. L Referenced the water thresholds included in the City ordinance and requested an Information Report on how the water thresholds are being violated. g. Thanked all those that participated in the Earth Day activities held in Rohr Park. Councilman Moore: a. The Water Task Force is almost ready to make their presentation to the Council. One issue will be conservation. He felt one of the issues discussed by the Parks and Recreation Department in their meetings with the Open Space Districts should be water conservation. City Manager Goss stated that staff has been asked to research other measures of conservation and these will be presented at a later date to the Council for review. Councilwoman McCandliss: a. Regarding correspondence from Ben Patton on completion of sidewalks on Fifth Avenue along Elm Street to Orange. She stated they had been promised that these improvements would be made after annexation. ) 3~//. City Manager Goss stated that the City is moving ahead with the CIP projects. He felt Mr. Patton had made a very good point regarding Fifth Avenue. As staff got into the project it was evident that there were grading and drainage problems and the project has been delayed. This was taken to the Council in February or March in order for the project to be completed. Council has appropriated approximately $2.7 million to complete the project. There are two misunderstandings that he will call Mr. Patton to clarify. One is that he stated the money has been appropriated three times and other uses have been given the funds - the project has been switched from Community Development Block Grant Funds to the half cent sales tax in order to obtain adequate funding. The other point is minor and had to do with the rounding off of the Moss SWeet Comer - he has been advised by staff that this has been taken care oL MSUC (McCandliss, rNader) to refer the letter to staff to bring back to Counc~ a consffuction schedule, not just design schedule, on the project, MINUTES April 24, 1990 Page 8 Councilman Moore stated that the City Manager had informed the Council that the drainage problems were going to be costly. He felt it was important that the public be informed of the progress. b. Stated that she had been told that Fort Apache would not be available to the Scout Groups in June and she was unaware of the reason. 13~l'7 City Manager Goss stated it was news to him and also the Acting Parks and Recreation Director. MSUC (lVlcCandliss/Cox) refer this concern to staff and if necessary, notify the Scout Groups that they will have access during the summer. Councilman Malcolm: a. Councilman Malcolm invited the public to help serve dinner at St. Vincent de Paul's dining room and stated that the Council would be serving on Wednesday evening. He noted that it was the first time an entire City Council had ever sewed. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:20 to a Special Redevelopment Agency meeting The City Council adjourned from the Redevelopment Agency meeting to a closed session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss: Personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Instxuction to negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: potential franchise for cable television - Jones Intercable Instruction to negotiators regarding potential sale of property pursuant to Government Code Sectlon 54956.8 - southeast corner of Firth Avenue and "C" Streets (City of Chula Vista, owner) ADJOURNMENT AT 10:57 P.M. to a Special Meeting/Worksession on Thursday, April 26, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. in the CiW Council Conference room. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY k AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk Vicki Soderquist, Deputy City,~!erk