HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1993/04/27 MINLrrES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE ta-fX' OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, April 27, 1993 Council Chambers
6:03 p.m. Public Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CAIL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fox, Horton, Moore, Kindone (arrived at 6:09 p.m.), and
Mayor Nader
ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Beverly
A. Authelet, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE OF ,~IJ.RGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
3. APPROVAL OF MINLrrES: None submitted.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a, Prodal/lation commanding Naval Aviation Depot North Island. The proclamation was presented by
Acting Mayor Pro Tem Horton to Capt. Bob Neel.
b, Update on Port District by Dr. PenneL
Dr. Penher updated the Council on the following issues: 1) Chula Vista Nautical Center; 2) mid-bayfront
project; 3) Port CIP program; 4) request by the City of San Diego to have the Port expand the convention
center; and 5) airport expansion of Lindberg Field. The Port authorized a change in the Port Master Plan
to allow the land to be moved from a marine related industrial use to a park use which was consistent with
the Nautical Center. Unanimous approval had been given to move the EIP, forward to the Coastal
Commission and hire a consultant for a site specific report. The mid-bayfront project was moving along and
the Port Commission had approved the hiring of an appraiser. Direction had also been given to meet with
City staff to develop a development agreement contingent upon there being a willing seller and willing buyer
and satisfactory to the City of Chula Vista and the Port Dis~ict. Approximately two years ago there was a
move by the cities to become more involved over the CIP projects that the Port was involved in. Each of the
cities established a list of projects they wanted to have done. One of the potential problems was the
misconception that because there was a project on the list it meant that the project would be funded. The
possibilities for funding the projects could be: 1) the Port pay for it out of the amount of money that was
theoretically allotted on a yearly basis for CIP programs; and 2) bond issue. The requested expansion of the
convention center could be upwards from $130 million and the Port would be looking at the environmental
impacts to see whether the program was feasible.
Councilman Rindone stated the mid-bayfront project would be a major project but it would also be beneficial
to the City of San Diego as far as conventions were concerned. The bayfront would be an ancillary support
to the City of San Diego not only in hotel rooms but also activities that would attract conventions to the
region, i.e. the cultural arts center, water taxi, etc. He requested that Dr. Penner share that with the City
of San Diego.
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Dr. Penner stated the immediate action plan for Lindberg Field had been approved by the Coastal
Commission except for the overpass which had been rejected. The expansion of the fuel farm and
redevelopmerit of the east terminal was moving forward. When the action plan was completed there would
be an improved gate area. Should land become available their long term plans would include expansion
of the runway and a new north taxiway which would allow them to function well into the year 2000.
Mayor Nader stated airport expansion due to the relocation of MCRD would make sense and not significantly
harm the area. If the City of San Diego would spend more time working with Chula Vista in airport
planning for the region he felt they could persuade the federal government into giving up a portion of the
land to develop Lindberg into a first class airport that could meet the needs of San Diego County.
Councilman Moore requested the following information: 1) number of annual aircraft operations; 2) number
of annual enplanements; and 3) the number of passenger aircraft versus executive aircraft.
Councilmember Horton expressed her concern regarding the $80,000 fee being charged for the appraisal
of the mid-bayffont property. She questioned whether the appraiser for the Barkerr property had been
approached.
Dr. Permer responded that the appraiser for the Barkett property declined the appraisal as he felt it was
beyond his ability due to the complexities of the project. The Port went out with an RFP and that was what
they came back as.
c. Oath of Office - Jesus Sanchez - Town Centre Project Area Committee. Oath of Office was
administered by City Clerk Authelet.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items pulled: 11 and 1S)
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT C/~TS. NDAR OFFhoED BY COUNCILMAN RINDONE, reading of the text was
waived, passed and approved unanimously. Items 8 and 13 were continued for one week.
5. ~d'l'l'E[q COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Letter of resignation from the Economic Development Commission - Douglas G. Fuller, Fuller Ford,
760 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. It is recommended that Douglas Fuller's resignation be accepted with
regret and that the City Clerk be directed to post the vacancy immediately in the Clerk's Office and the
Public Library in accordance with the Maddy Act.
6. ORDINANCE 2554 ADDING CHAPTER 3.50 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE I~RIATING TO A
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES WFrI-HN THE t. atY'S GENERAL
PLAN AREA BOUNDARY AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 2432 AND 2320 (second readinE and adoption) -
In August 1989, Council adopted the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF), which was later
amended by ordinance in January 1991. Staff is presenting the latest update of the PFDIF. Staff
recommends Council place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Administration)
7. ORDINANCE 2553 AMENDING SCHEDULE X, SECTION 10.48.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
DEGLEASING STATE LAW MAXIMUM SpF. F.n LIMITS IN CERTAIN AREAS, PASEO RANCHERO AND BUENA
VISTA WAY (second readinff and adoption) - Buena Vista Way and Paseo Ranchero north of East *H" Street
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are new collector streets constructed by the McMillin Development Company in 1990 in conjunction with
the Rancho del Rey Phase II construction. Since the street does not have any ffonting businesses or
residences, the unposted speed limit is 55 mph. A recent traffic survey revealed that the 85th percenttle
speed is 43 mph and 36 mph, respectively. In the interest of public safety, the City Engineer is
recommending that Buena Vista Way north of "H" Street be posted at 35 mph. Staff recommends Council
place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Public Works)
8. ORDINANCE 2555 REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING A NEW CHAFFER 2.46 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION (first readinR) - Last year it was
suggested that the ordinance relating to the Youth Commission be amended to allow commission members
to serve beyond 18 years of age. Upon review, many provisions of the current ordinance were discovered
to be in violation of the Charter, or inconsistent with the new, standard format for Boards and Commissions.
Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading. CCity Attorney)
Mayor Nader stated he had scheduled a meeting with the Chair of the Youth Commission later in the week
and requested the item be continued for one week.
9.k RESOLUTION 17087 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SWEETWA1T;R UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT USE OF THE LIBRARY FACILITY AT EkS'IIdt. KE HIGH SCHOOL AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME - In May 1992, Council approved, in concept, the
establishment of interim public library service at the EastLake High School on a three-year trial basis, subject
to an agreement with the EastLake Development Corporation and the Sweetwater Union High School
District. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Administration and Acting Library Director)
B. RESOLUTION 17088 APPROVING THE OPTION AGI~RF-MENT Wl'l'rt THE ~
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR INTERIM LIBRARY SERVICF. S AND FACILITII~S IN EASTLAKE ARD
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECI/rE SAME
C. RESOLUTION 17089 EXERCISING THE INTERIM LIBRARY OPTION WITH THE EASTLAKE
D~PMENT COMPANY FOR INTERIM LIBRARY SERVICF_¢ AND FACILITIES IN ~
10. RESOLUTION 17090 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
A STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1993 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING AND EDUCATION
GRANT FOR A BACK INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR SWORN POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEES - The State offers grants for the development of health and safety training programs for certain
high risk groups such as Police and Fire. The Ciry's proposal is to develop a back injury prevention program
for the two groups of employees. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Personnel)
11. RESOLUTION 17091 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
TRUCES - Bids were received for the purchase of five vehicles, approved in the Fiscal Year 1992-93 budget.
Three vehicles are provided for in the Equipment Replacement Fund and the other two in the General Fund.
Three vehicles will be used in the Engineering-Inspection Division and one each in Parks Maintenance and
Animal Regulation. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance) Pulled from the
Consent Calendar.
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Mayor Nader stated a workshop had been held regarding alternative fuels and how those vehicles could be
used in the City fleet. He questioned whether there would be any harm to the City by continuing the item
until the availability of electric or alternative fuel vehicles could be determined.
Dave Byers, Deputy Director of Public Works/Operations, responded there would not be a problem with a
delay. None of the vehicles would be appropriate for electric conversion, but some would be appropriate
for compressed natural gas. If Council did not wish to delay the item, they could award the bid and staff
would proceed with obtaining more information on conversion. SDG&E would pay for half of the conversion
cost to CNG. Staff hoped to persuade the California Department of Energy to pay the other half if the City
dedicated to CNG only.
MS (Nader/Fox) to continue the item for two weeks to allow staff to follow-up with the State Energy
Commi--sion, SDG~E, and any other agency that might assist the City with conversion.
Councilman Rindone stated the last time bids were received for vehicles Council raised the issue that if it
was a local bidder the benefit of the local sales tax would be computed in. He wanted to see that done
when the item came back to Council.
AMENDMF2qT TO MOTION: (Nader/Fox) the sales tax benefit to the City be included in the t~pott when
brought back to Council.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED: approved 40-1 with Hotton absent.
12. RESOLUTION 17092 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
GIGARE'I'll. AND TABACCO PRODUCTS SURTAX FUND PROGRAM FOR STAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT
MEMORIAL PARK - During the Fiscal Year 1992-93 capital improvement project budget process, Council
approved the appropriation of Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fees for the continuing renovation
of Memorial Park - Phase IL Following the completion of Phase I, and the Summer Concert Series held in
the Park during 1992, it was determined that an extension of the stage area would be required to
accommodate the special events and concerts/plays held in Memorial Park. Specifically, the Navy Band has
requested that consideration be made to extend the stage to facilitate the placement of their production.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
13. RESOLUTION 17093 TRANSFERRING$2,50OOFUNUSEDCOMIMUNFITDEVELOPMENTBLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM VARIOUS SUB-GRAN'I'EF.S TO THE LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVIt'~_~ OF
CALIFORNIA FOR I'HE "THURSDAY~ MEAL' FROGRAM - In July 1991, Lutheran Social Services and the
South Bay Ecumenical Council started a weekly meal program for homeless people. The "Thursday's Meal"
program currently serves 200 people, half of whom are children. TEe committee overseeing the program
has recently expanded to serve meals on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church. Lutheran Social Senfices has
sent Council a letter requesting $2,500 to cover the cost of utilities, maintenance, and insurance. It is a one-
time request and immediately needed due to the rapid growth of the program. Unused CDBG social services
funds are available from various sub-grantees. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. [Director of
Community Development) 4/Sth's vote required.
Councilman Rindone requested the item be continued for one week unless time sensitive.
14. RESOLUTION 17094 APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO A COOPERATIVE AG~RRMENT
CONCERNING THE SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
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The amendment provides for payment of certain project costs by the City pending reLmbursement by the
Department of Water Resources. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
15. RESOLUTION 1709S APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WH'H ENVIRONMENTAL SY~IF. IVlS
RESEARCH INSTI'IlrfE, INC. FOR ACQUISITION, INSTA~ -/ATION, TRAINING, AND MAINTENANC~ OF THE
CrlY-WI'DE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SY~-i-EIVi, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECLFI'E ~ -
The agreement is for the purchase and installation of equipment and software for the City-wide Geographie
Information System (GIS). The GIS is a key element in the City's continuing efforts to improve staff
efficiency and to provide better service to the citizens of Chula Vista. A GIS uses the latest computer
technology to combine graphic and non-graphic data processing techniques for the creation of geographic
or land use information by integrating diverse automated City data Files, including maps. The system will
give staff, managers, and policy makers the ability to use geography (individual parcel, planning area, City
block, etc.) as a common denominator for the review and impact analysis of data from a number of different
sources such as streets, easements, sewers, drainage systems, street trees, street lights, traffic signals, land
use/zoning, assessment districts, fire hydrants, etc. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director
of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Galandar.
· Joseph W. Garcia, 484 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, expressed his concern over the use of sewer
funds to operate the City. The GIS program was expensive, it took a lot of time to get the program up and
running, and updates would have to be purchased in the future. He questioned what other cities currently
had a GIS system and questioned whether the cities had been able to recover theLr costs.
Fred Wong, GIS Manager, responded the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, and Encinitas had GIS
programs. The City and County of San Diego had their system for five or more years and the City of
Encinitas had their program two to three years. The City of Encinitas had started to realize some of their
gains in the map making process due to efficiency. He did not have the information on the City and County
of San Diego.
Clifford Swanson, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director, stated a report had been done several years
ago which determined that the net cost would be less once it was in and would give better information.
Councilman Moore stated he would have appreciated it ff Mr. Garcia had presented his questions to staff
so they could have had appropriate time to respond. Mr. Garcia's concern was use of sewer funds and that
had been referred to staff. He felt it was time to move forward.
Councilman Rindone stated a special worksession had been held for the item and the Council had
determined there was a need for the system. It was time to go on line as a system was needed that provided
data and was responsive to the needs of the City.
Councilman Fox agreed the City needed to move forward. The lowest responsive proposal was not chosen
and he questioned whether the upgrading of that system would have been in excess of $S3,000.
Mr. Wong responded the information on the bids did not compare well and all companies did not propose
the same items. In the case of the bid Councilman Fox referred to, they did not propose several major items
of equipment and staff felt it would have added over $53,000 to their bid price.
Mayor Nader stated the cost continued to nag him due to the overall budget picture. He questioned whether
Encinitas had recovered their costs and were now making a profit. He questioned how long it would take
before the City's investment in the system was recovered.
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Mr. Wong responded they had not yet recovered all their initial investment but were starting to see initial
gains from efficiency.
Mr. Swanson stated an estimate was included in the consultants report which stated the project break even
point would occur in approximately five years.
Mayor Nader stated the low bidder was not chosen and questioned the bid from Hansen Information
Technologies which was deemed to be non-responsive due to add-on packages venus a GIS system. He
questioned whether the City could look at add-on packages as an alternative.
Mr. Wong stated the add-on packages required a GIS system initially. He felt they submitted their proposal
for add-ons as a marketing tool.
Mayor Nader stated that if the system took less time to do the functions it would also mean there would be
fewer personnel required to do the work.
Mr. Swanson stated that was correct and the department would be able to get to the jobs they had been
unable to get to.
Mayor Nader questioned where Environmental Systems Research Institute and Genesis IBM were based.
Mr. Wong responded that Environmental Systems Research Institute was based in Redlands and Genesis was
based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mayor Nader stated it was a huge appropriation and he was inclined to get more historical information
regarding pay back experience. He recommended the item be continued one week.
Councilman Rindone stated he would support the continuance and that an item of major consequence
should be placed under "Action Items" on the agenda.
Councilman Moore requested that staff also review the past report and highlight the following areas: savings,
break even year, etc.
MSUC (Nader/Rindone) to continue the item for two weeks and direct staff to come back with a report
indicating historic experience in savings and return on invesunent in other jurisdictions that have experience
with GIS syst~m~ and provide a bullet form report of the key poinl~ and hjghlight~ of the various reports
on the item over time.
16.A. RESOLLrrlON 17096 REAPPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND SUBDM SION IMPROVEMENT
AGI~RRMENT KND ALFfHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE MAP AND EXECLFrE SAID AGII RRMENT FOR
TRACT 93-01, RANClIO DEL REY COMMERCIAL CEN/ER EP~ST - On 3/2/93, Council approved the Final
Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tracts 92-05 and 93-01. The maps were approved with
the code provision that bonds would be provided within sixty days or the approval would automatically be
voided. The bonds have been provided for Tract 92-05 but not for Tract 93-01. The developer has requested
an extension of time to provide the bonds for Tract 93-01. It can be accomplished by approving the Final
Map again under the same sixty day provision as previously approved. Staff recommends approval of the
resolutions. (Director of Public Works)
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B. RESOLUTION 17097 RE-APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDM SION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT TO SATISFY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL S, T, U AND V OF TRACT 93-O1 AND AUI~ORIZil
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
17. RF, SOLUTION 17098 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO MCR FJ~-CTRIC~
CONTRACTOR INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT EAST ORANGE AVENUE AND LOMA ~
AND MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS (PHASE HI TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIPGRADE PROGRAM) AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE crlY- On 4/7/93, sealed bids were received from eight electrical contractors
for one project involving traffic signal work at various locations. The project involves the installation of
traffic signals at East Orange Avenue and Loma Lane and modification and upgrade of existing traffic signals
at five intersections (Phase Ill Traffic Signal Upgrade Program). The low bid of $124,549 was received from
MCR Electrical Contractors, Inc. The low bid is below the estimate of $125,100. Staff recommends approval
of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
18. REPORT INTERAGENCY PLANNING OF A CITY-WIDE YOUTH SUMMIT - A Youth
Summit is based upon the premise that the Ciry's youth possess a keen sense of what issues confront them
in their lives. Further, the youth of the community are the best judges of what services are required to meet
their needs. Staff recommends Council accept the report and support the proposed Youth Summit. (Director
of Parks and Recreation)
19. REPORT COMMUNITY PRIDE FAIR - On 1/25/93, Council requested staff investigate
ways to incorporate the Community Pride Fair with the Fourth of July or another City-wide celebration. The
Parks and Recreation Department is curren~y in the planning stages for incorporating the Pride Fair with
the Cultural Arts Festival, which is scheduled for 5/8/93. Staff recommends Council accept the report and
support the plan to incorporate the Community Pride Fair with the Cultural Arts Festival. (Director of Parks
and Recreation)
Councilman Rindone stated he was pleased with the report and willingness by staff to look a combining the
Pride Fair with the 4th of July activities. He encouraged staff to attend El Cajon's Pride Fair as it was very
well done. He also requested that information be added to the tapes of the Council meetings for the next
two weeks.
* * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANC~_~
None submitted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
· Yvonne Apodaca, 268 1/2 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, owner of Baskets, Bags, and Tins, stated
she had been removed as a boardmember of the Downtown Business Association. She requested that
Council stop all payments to the Association until a full investigation was conducted on the misconduct of
procedures in the Downtown Business Association. She felt the Charter was in jeopardy as the By-laws were
not being followed.
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· Joseph Garcia, 484 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, questioned the use of sewer funds for the purchase
of the voice messaging system. He felt the use of the sewer fund to operate the City was illegal.
City Manager Goss responded that staff tried to assess the use of systems in the City by the various
operations in the City, i.e. a certain percentage of the voice messaging system, when City wide, would be
funded from the Redevelopment Agency for the Community Development Depaxhnent. He would have to
research the exact project.
Councilman Moore felt the information should be collected with a report to Council.
MSUC (Moore/Fox) to refer Ms. Apodaca's and Mr. Garcia's concerns to staff for a report back to Council.
· Carolyn F. Butler, 97 Bishop Street, Chula Vista, CA, questioned the status of the Senior and Disabled
Committee. She stated the seniors felt they had lost their representation regarding health and safety issues
and she wanted it re-established.
Mayor Nader informed the public that the City had a Commission on Aging which dealt in a more general
sense with issues dealing with senior citizens.
· Martin Altbaum, 255 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, President of the Down Town Business
Association, stated there had been a problem with a director that felt the direction of the Association was
incorrect. No one had been removed nor would they be removed unless they had due process. He had just
been handed a resignation by Mr. Swanson. Mr. Swanson had been with the Board on a 7ol vote of -
confidence for him several weeks ago but he obviously did not want to be part of the controversy occurring. )
Not all the information received by Council was accurate. He was sorry Council was being involved in
something that was not of their doing.
Mayor Nader requested that staff make copies of the information distributed by Ms. Apodaca so Mr. Altbaum
could make any response he felt appropriate.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ACTION ITEMS
20. RESOLUTION 17040 RESCINDINGRESOLtrFION16959WHICHCHANGEDTHENAMEOFOTAY
LAKES ROAD TO TRI.RGRAPH CANYON ROAD BETWEEN TRI.RGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND WUF_WfE
ROAD - The street name change was approved on 1/12/93 by Council. The item was reconsidered on
3/2/93, at which time the Counc~ overturned their original decision. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Planning) Continued from the meeting of 4/13/93.
Councilmember Horton stated the item was tied to the issue agendized under her comments. She requested
that Counc~ reconsider their previous action and rename Otay Lakes Road or Orange Avenue to Olympic
Training Center Drive. She felt it was an opportunity to market the City and the OTC. She requested a
report back from staff with different alternatives considering the "L" Street/Otay Lakes Road and Orange
Avenue.
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Mayor Nader stated he was concerned regarding the timing. He felt the name change would be more
appropriate when the center was actually open and therefore generate more support. His other concern was
community response. What he wanted to do was direct staff, prior to spending a great deal of time on the
issue, to take steps to ascertain what the reaction would be of those impacted.
Councilman Moore stated he would look for a time line in the report as to the completion date for Orange
Avenue. The ideal situation would be from 1-805 to the Olympic Training Center which would be a straight
shot.
Councilmember Horton stated she wanted staff to look at the two arteries.
Mayor Nader suggested the item be consolidated with the item listed under Councilmember Horton's
comments, adopt the resolution, and handle Councilmember Horton's comment as a follow-up motion.
RESOLLrHON 17040 OFFERED BY MAYOR NADER, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved
tL11animonsly.
MS (Horton/Moore) a public hearing is to be held in the near future and staff to return with a report to
analyze a name change to Olympic Training Center Drive for 'L" Street to Otay I~ke$ or Telegraph Canyon
Road and Orange Avenue east of 1-805. Report is to addr-,:~s number of people/businesses impacted, time
frame for opening of Orange Avenue, and opening date of the Olympic Training Cemter facility.
Mayor Nader hoped staff would not expend tTemendous hours on the issue in advance of a public hearing
or some type of notification where Councfi could gage what the level of community reaction or support
would be. He also felt that, absent information from the staff or public, the easiest solution would be
Orange Avenue east of 1-805.
Councilman Moore felt there should be a memo from staff prior to the scheduling of a public hearing.
Councilman Rindone stated he could not support the motion unless the report went to Council prior to the
public hearing. That would give Council the opportunity to cut down the options to the most viable option.
He also wanted to be sure the name was responsive to the destination. If it was Otay Lakes, the report
would have to ascertain which portion would be impacted. If it was east Orange, it began at H~ltop and
the area impacted would also have to be determined.
Councilmember Horton stated she would support the recommendation ff she felt the Council would be open
minded when they read the report and not automatically discount renaming the Otay Lakes section because
a few residents had opposed the name change.
Councilman Fox stated he wanted to know early on what the public perception was. If Council adopted the
name change on Orange Avenue, it would result in multiple names.
Councilmember Horton responded her intent was east of 1-805.
Councilman Rindone stated that ff east Orange was considered it could be self-defeating because Orange
Avenue did not go all the way through. Otay Lakes was a direct route to the Olympic Training Center.
Mayor Nader stated he would keep an open mind but he would also listen very carefully to what the affected
members of the public had to say. He supported drawing the line on Orange at 1-805 as it would have the
advantage of freeway signage and was probably the segment that would adversely affect the fewest.
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Councilman Rindone stated the maker and second of the motion had agreed upon a report to Council prior
to the setting of the public hearing.
Councilmember Horton also felt the City should receive written verification from the Olympic Organization
that the name could be used.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
21. ,REPORT CHULA VISTA HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL - Last Spring, the Chula Vista
Human Services Council (CVHSC) initiated Project CARE to provide a safety net for isolated senior citizens.
Project CARE includes a health and safety home repair component. The CVHSC requested that the City draft
a legal waiver for volunteers who perform the home repairs. In reviewing the request, staff determined that
the home repair program raises a significant legal liability which cannot be easily resolved. The larger issue
which has surfaced is the role of the CVHSC and its relationship to the City. The report contains a history
of the development of the CVHSC, explains the current issues, and proposed options for resolution of the
issues. Continued from the meeting of 4/20/93. Staff recommends item be continued until 5/11/93.
(Director of Community Development)
RESOLUTION 17050 AppROVINGANAG!~RKMENTWITHTHECHULAVISTAHUMANSERVKr~S
COUNCIL SETlING FORTH THE RRIATIONSHIP BLrl'VVR-RN TIIE CITY ~ TI-IE
TR,A_NSFERRIIqG $900 OF COIVIIVilYNITY D~P1ViF2CY BLOCK GILsA~IT FUNI)S
MSUC CNader/Fox) to continue Resolution 17050 to the meeting of 5/11/93.
22. REPORT PROPOSED COUNTRY CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD INqTe. RSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS - In 1989, Council approved the installation of temporary traffic control channelization
devices (delineators) on Countty Club Drive at First Avenue, Palomar Drive, and Sierra Way. The purpose
of the traffic measures was twofold: to discourage non-Country Club motorists from short-cutting through
the neighborhood and reduce vehicular speeds. In late 1992, some of the area residents requested that the
delineators be removed since the delineators were worn and, therefore, unappealing visually. A more
permanent solution, such as raised medians, was requested so that all of the delineators could be eliminated.
Staff recommends Council approve the retention of the existing temporary delineators and defer consreaction
of a permanent design solution consisting of stamped concrete medians until funds are available to construct
the permanent medians. (Director of Public Works)
MS {Moore/Nader) to accept the report and staff recommendation to approve the retention of the existing
temporary delineators and defer couslruction of a permanent design solution cousisting of stamped concrete
me~li~ns ulltil funds are available to cousu'uct the permanent medians.
· Alfred Salganick, MD, 855 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, CA, requested that a stamped concrete
median be installed and the City clean up the area.
· Teresita Salganick, 855 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, CA, stated the delineators were useful but
not the best solution to the problem. She felt there had to be a better compromise and requested the City
remove the temporary delineators.
Mayor Nader requested that staff contact Mr. & Mrs. Salganick regarding the long term plans for the area.
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· Glenn Goerke, 877 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, CA, stated the delineatom had been installed
as a temporary measure and since their installation, the maintenance had been poor. He urged Council to
find funding for the stamped concrete medians. The use of asphalt as an alternative was a cheap, simple
way to temporarily fix the problem but the residents would feel wronged by the City.
Councilman Rindone stated he would support the staff recommendation until a better permanent solution
could be funded. There were five major areas in the City (Fourth and "H' SU'eet, Post Office, Country Club
area, "E" Sheet by Candy Cane Lane, and "L" Stteet across from the Boy's and Girrs Club) with the same
problem and he looked forward to the solution to address all five, not just select one over the other four.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
23. REPORT FOLLOW-UP ON DRAINAGE PROBLEMS WITHIN TFJ~GRAPH CANYON
CRF. RI( BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE AND HILLTOP PARK - On 2/16/93, Council accepted staffs report on
the problems created by the rain storms which took place during the first two weeks of January and the
extent of drainage protection which could be provided within Telegraph Canyon Creek between Fourth
Avenue and H~ltop Park. At the same meeting, Counc~ directed staff to submit a follow-up report on the
implementation of interim measures to provide erosion protection along the channel sections that were
severely eroded. Staff recommends Council accept the report. (Director of Public Works) Continued from
the meeting of 2/16/93.
John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, gave a brief history of the report. Staff had met with the propen'y
owners and they appeared to agree with the interim solution but wanted a long term solution faster than
funding may allow. Staff was also filing FEMA applications for storm damage and the final decision had
not been made on the claims. If the applications were accepted, some of the money the City was utilizing
for drainage protection could be reimbursed. If Council accepted the staff recommendation they would begin
working on the interim project immediately so it could be completed before the next rainy season.
Councilman Moore stated his concern was the creation of a large concrete channel. He questioned whether
the use of gunhire repeatedly over the years was a better solution at a lower cost to the City.
· Frank Whittington, 447 Hilltop, Chula Vista, CA, stated he was the owner of the GreenTree
Apartments at 280 "K' Street. In 1980 he gave the City a drainage easement and the City had never taken
care of the property. In 1991, the rain washed out a poreion of his driveway. He wanted to get his property
listed on Schedule C of the staff report.
Mr. Lippitt responded that staff had talked to Mr. Whittington and they would take another look at his
property. It was staffs feeling that some of the damage done was fai~y minor and could be included in the
$70,000. It was staffs opinion that there was no major slope damage to the property. The City did accept
an easement but the policy had been not to maintain the natural areas.
MS (Rindone/Nader) direct staff to look at Mr. Whivdngton's concerns and return to Council with a report,
Councilman Rindone questioned the short and long term range of the interim solution.
Mr. Lippitt responded it depended upon the rainey season over the next eight to ten years but he felt the
gunmite would last eight to ten years. Staff felt it was the quickest and most cost effective way to deal with
the interim solution.
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Mayor Nader requested that Mr. Whittington contact his office in order to set up a time when he would be
able to accompany the Mayor on a tour of the area,
· Diane Nasdeo, 272 Sierra Way, Chula Vista, CA, expressed her concern regarding the work done in
the channel by AT&T. She had been told they were emergency procedures and that there were no plans or
permits for the work performed. The wall which posed the emergency had been removed in one day so the
work did not have to be done without a permit and no guarantee had been obtained from AT&T that their
improvements would not adversely affect other properties. She questioned what guarantee would be given
by the City to protect her property end other property owners.
Mr. Lippitt responded that staff was working with the phone company to get the required permits. Staff also
felt there would need to be modifications to the work completed.
Mayor Nader requested that staff keep Ms. Nasdeo informed.
· Carol Raty, 873 Fairway Court, Chula Vista, CA, stated they had been told the gunnite would only
last three to five years. The City would eventually have to construct a major channel. The majority of
homeowners were not concerned regarding the aesthetics of a concrete channel. She had offered to work
with staff in obtaining easements when it was time.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
MS (Nader/Rindone) to accept staff recommendation; staff is to report back to Counc~ on the life expectancy
Of the ~nsnnite, parllcularly in reference to past use in the City, Le. Hilltop Park, etc. and appropriateness
of adding to poss~le funding sources for a permanent solution, i.e. development impact fees.
Councilmen Moore stated the corner from the Star News building to "L" Street was a serious section due to
the length and mount of flow. He was concerned the area would be piece-mealed which could create more
problems.
VOTE ON MOTION: apprnved unanimously.
] pUIJ~r~ FROM THE CONSENT C~I.RNDAR
Items pulled: 11 and 15. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order.
OI~-IER BUSINESS
24. fdl-lY MANAGERS REPORTfS) - None
25. MAYOR'S REPORT(S]
a. Appointment of two Council representatives to the City-wide Youth Summit focus group meetings
on 5/12/93 and 6/2/93. Continued from the meeting of 4/13/93.
Mayor Nader stated he wanted to be one of the representatives to the summit and from what he had heard
there were several other members of the Council that also wanted to attend. He suggested the Youth
Summit be noticed under the Brown Act which would allow all members of the Council to attend.
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City Attorney Boogaard stated it was a conservative recommendation which he felt Council should follow.
MS (Nader/Rindone) staff is to provide adequate legal notice of Youth Snrnmit meeting$.
City Attorney Boogaard stated if three or more members of Council were interdeliberating the meeting
should be noticed. If they were not interdeliberating the meeting would not have to be noticed.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
b. Discussion of County Prisoner Release Policy. Mayor Nader l~ailed the item for one week at the
request of the Police Chief.
c. Report on Special Act District meeting. Mayor Nader stated he had been named Chairman of the
subcommittee conducting the search for the executive director. They had a report by the National Academy
of Sciences which made clear that advanced primary treatment combined with an extended ocean ouffall,
combined with some chemical supplementation would be adequate to protect the marine environment at
a cost far less than the original proposed consent decree from the City of San Diego and the EPA. It would
probably require action by Congress to amend the Clean Water Act. In his view, staff view, and the view
of the local water disa-icts, the Reclamation Market Study was seriously flawed in concluding that
reclamation facilities in the southbay should be substantially delayed for a period of 20 - 25 years. The
Board concluded they should look further at the possibility of constructing in smaller increments over time
the reclamation facilities that were originally proposed for the southbay to meet the existing and future
market anticipated for water reclamation.
26. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Horton
· Renaming of East Orange or Otay Lakes Road to Olympic Training Center Drive. Continued from
the meeting of 3f23/93. Discussion held with Item 20.
Councilman Fox
· Councilman Fox informed Council that a memorandum had been sent to them regarding the Border
Environmental Commerce Zone. Included in the second half of the packet was a draft concept paper. The
Task Force would be meeting on Friday to make comments on the concept paper and if a decision was
reached, it would then be brought to Council for review. He requested Council comments.
Councilman Rindone
· Councilman Rindone informed Council that the South County Job Fair would be held on Friday, May
7th at 1355 Second Avenue in the Career Awareness Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event was being
sponsored by the City of Chula Vista, Sweetwater Union High School District, and San Diego County ROP.
He requested a resolution recognizing the event.
Councilman Moore
· Discussion regarding dedicated phone line by the Finance Office with at least three satellites.
Councilman Moore requested approval to have staff do minor review, with a memo to Council, regarding
feasibility of a dedicated phone line by the Finance Office.
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· Transnet Funds regarding local streets. Council policy as to time line for Main Street. Councilman
Moore stated a number of questions had arisen regarding what was going to happen on Broadway and Main
Streets and requested a memo regarding a time line for those projects. His concerns were Main street,
obtaining the right-of-ways, and undergrounding.
MSUC (Moore/Rindone) ir~rn~ regarding the dedicated phone line and Transact Funds regarding local streets
be refnved to staff for a time line and comments in reelrio forIn beck to Council.
· Solid Waste Issues. Councilman Moore stated the SANDAG subcommittee had met and reviewed
the agreement on landFills. A motion was passed to form an interim commission who's primary task would
be to formulate the types of governments for solid waste county wide. The consensus was not to delete the
county and all the cities would be involved with a report back in twelve months. The 100% flow
requirement was lowered to 50% and they wanted everyone to commit to 50% immediately.
Councilman Rindone questioned the length of time required for the 50% flow commitment.
Councilman Moore responded that it was twenty years which went along with the bonding.
Councilman Rindone felt twenty years was a major commitment and felt it should be seriously analyzed and
options reviewed.
City Attorney Boogaard stated Council was getting into an area of deliberation on a subject that was not on
the agenda and if there was an urgency he recommended Council take action to place the item on the
agenda.
Councilman Moore stated the item was for informational purposes only. He requested that the issue be
placed under his comments for the 5/4/93 meeting for an update to Council on the Friday meeting.
ADJOURNMFJqT
The City Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 11:15 p.m. to a closed session to discuss:
Instruction to negotiators regarding salary and compensation in the form offtinge benefits pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Executive Management, Mid-Management, Unrepresented,
Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA), Western Council of Engineers (WCE), Police Officers
Association (POA), and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - Rick Engineering vs. the City
of Chula Vista.
ADJOURNMENT AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 4, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers.
A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened at 9:30 p.m. and adjourned
at 11:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk
Vic~i C. Soderquist, Deputy ~dXy\Clerk