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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1991/01/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Saturday, January 26, 1991 Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROlL CALIt.: Present were: Councilmembers Malcolm, Nader, Rindone, and Mayor Pro Tempore Moore. Also present were: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Boogaard, and City Clerk Authelet. BUSINESS 2. CONSIDERATION OF FILLING MAYOR VACANCY Mayor Pro Tempore Moore opened the mee6ng for public input. Addressing Council were the following who encouraged Council to call a special election to fill the vacancy: Fred Drew, 1275 Banner Avenue, Chu]a Vista Robert Crane, 374 Minor Avenue, Chula Vista Ernest L. Robbins, 488 Elm Avenue, Chula Vista Virginia Piantedosi, 162 Ski Way, Chula Vista Susan Almeleh, 563 Vance Street, Chula Vista Jackie McQuade, 339 East "J~' Street, Chula Vista Patricia Kelly, 1425 2nd Avenue, Sp 342, Chula Vista R. C. Flaugher, 521 Orange, #58, Chula Vista Ric Ruybalid, 175 Corte Maria Avenue, Chula Vista Ju]ie A. LaCost, 474 East "H" Street, #308, Chula Vista Sid Morris, 862 Cedar Avenue, Chula Vista Robert Piantedosi, 2060 Crosscreek Road, Chula Vista Nick Aguilar, 936 Redbud Road, Chula Vista Carlos Batara, 175 Corte Maria, Chula Vista Antonio Castro, 158 Zenith Street, Chula Vista Jorge Luis Parra, 838 Wiler Drive, Chula Vista Kay Everitt, 469 Emerson, Chula Vista Addressing Council were the following who encouraged Council to make an appointment to fill the vacancy: Ollie Braden, 644 Beech Avenue, Chula Vista Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue, Chula Vista William Hyde, 803 Vista Way, Chula Vista Martin Altbaum, 581 "C" Street, Chula Vista Others addressing Council expressing neither support or opposition, but addressed other issues relating to the Mayor's vacancy: Joseph W. Garcia, 484 5th Avenue, Chula Vista expressed that the City was in a fiscal mess, and that something needed to be done. Minutes January 26, 1991 Page 2 Elliot Blair Smith, 4380 Arizona Street, Chula Vista, a former reporter for the San Diego Union, who felt the Council had suppressed his articles. Councilman Malcolm responded that he had called the Editor because Mayor McCandliss was reading the articles and felt it served no purpose while she was fighting for her life. There being no further input from the public, Mayor Pro Tempore Moore closed the public portion of the meeting. Council deliberated over an hour whether to fill the Mayor's vacant seat by appointment or special election. MOTION: Moved by Malcolm to appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Moore to Fill the Mayor's vacancy. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: Moved by Malcolm, seconded by Nader to appoint Councilman Nader to fill the Mayor's vacancy. Motion failed 2-2. (AYES: Malcolm and Nader. NOES: Moore and Rindone). MOTION: Moved by Malcolm, seconded by Moore to appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Moore to f~l the Mayor's vacancy. Council deliberated on the motion. A recess was called at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened at 11:50 a.m. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Moved by Nader to extend to Planning Commission Canon an invitation to ~l the balance of the Mayor's term until the next election. Motion failed for lack of second. FINAL VOTE ON MOTION: After further deliberation regarding who would fill the Council seat if an appointment for Mayor was made from the Council, a call was made to vote on the motion on the floor to appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Moore. Motion failed 2-2 (AYES: Malcolm and Moore. NOES: Nader and Rindone). MOTION: Moved by Rindone, seconded liy Nader to continue the discussion to Wednesday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Councilman Malcolm left the Council Chambers). 3. FBJ.ING OF VACANT COUNCIL SEAT. IF (I~,EATED (part of the discussion above) 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Addressing Council were: 4a. Fred Drew, 1275 Banner Avenue, Chula Vista, stated it will not possible to done Gayle McCandiiss, and we should not ~ry. 4b. Robert Piantedosi, 2060 Crosscreek Road, Chula Vista, requested Council to answer his question whether Council helped to cover up the seriousness of Gayle McCandiiss' iliness. Councilman Nader responded that he was probably the only Councilmember who knew, and he did not f'md out until after the election. S. (.:fl'l' MANAGER'S REPORTS: There were none. Minutes January 26, 1991 Page 3 6. MAYOR'S REPORTfS): There were none. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS: There were none. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to a joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting to discuss: 1.A. RESOLUTION 16083 APPROPRIATINGFUNDS,TRANSFERRINGFUNDS, ACCEpTINGBIDSAND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PARKWAY SWIMMING POOL REHABILITATION IN THE CrFY OF (fftrl. A VISTA (City Council) - On 1/9/91, bids were received for the rehabilitation of Parkway swimming pool in the City of Chula Vista. The project includes the installation of new mechanical and chemical systems including filters, pumps and necessary piping; replastering of swimming pool; installation of new waterline title racing lanes, and turn targets; replacement of existing underwater lights; installation of new main drains and piping; and the installation of new deck equipment. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions and the appropriation of $36,920 from the unappropriated balance of the Residential Construction Tax (RCI') fund, transfer $10,000 from Tennis Court Relighting Project (PR138), transfer $5,930 from the Redcarpet Recreation Center (PR147), accept bids and award contract to Mission Pools of San Diego in the amount of $191,160, also that the Redevelopment Agency appropriate $36,920 from the unappropriated balance of the Town Centre Redevelopment Fund to the Parkway Pool Rehabilitation Project. 4/S's vote required. RESOLUTIONS 16083 AND 1157 OFFERED BY COLIN CILMAN/MEMBER MALCOLM, reading of the text was waived. Councihnan Rindone questioned the liability to the City regarding the incoffect installation of the underwater lights and whether there was a possibility of the City retrieving costs. John Gates, Senior Recreation Supervisor, responded that there was an accident approximately two years ago in which a swimmer cut the bottom of a foot while exiting the pool. A small settlement was made at that time with no other accidents. There had been minor renovations since that time to try to alleviate some of the liability. VOTE ON RESOLUTIONS 16083 AND 1157: approved UnanlrnOnsb/, B. RESOLUTION 1157 APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE PARICvVAY SWIMMING POOL REHABILITATION IN THE CrlY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (Redevelopment Agency) 4/S's vote required. 2.A. RESOLUTION 16084 AC(~JrrlNG BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CI.F. ARANCE OF A BUILDING (CABI~II.! .O LANES) AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 740 'E' SI'REET IN THE CITY OF (~IULA VISTA (City Council) - On 2/6/90, sealed bids were received for the demolition and site clearance of a site building located at 740 "E" Street in Chula Vista. The project involves the demolition and site clearance of the Cabrillo Lanes building located at 740 "E" Street. The work includes asbestos abatement, demolition, and grading of the site which is adjacent to the "E" Street Transit Center. Future plans call for expanding the transit center's parking lot, Staff recomm ends approval of the resolutions and accept bids and award contract to Diamond Pacific of San Diego for $72,100, and appropriate $109,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Bayfront/Town Centre Redevelopment Fund to the Cabrillo Lanes Demolition Project. 4/5's vote required. Minutes January 26, 1991 Page 4 B. RESOLUTION 1158 APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR DEMOLITION OF CABBH J O LANES BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT LOCATED AT 740 'E" STREET IN THE CI-rX'OF(I-IULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA (Redevelopment Agency) 4/S's vote require~L RESOLUTIONS 16084 AND 11S8 OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN/MEMBER MALCOLM, reading of the text was waived, passed and al~v, oved 11DanimOU~/. City Attorney Boogaard stated Closed Session was not necessary to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - Hall versus the City of Chula Vista and Bayscene Resident Negotiators ADJOURNMENT AT 8:40 P.M. to the Regular City Council Meeting on March 5, 1991 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, Beverly A. Authelet, CMC City Clerk