HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1993/09/14 MI~ OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, September 14, 1993 Council Chambers
6:05 p.m. Public Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fox, Holton, Moore, Rindone, and Mayor Nader
ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Vicki
C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk
2. PLEDGE OF .AIJ.RGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
3. APPROVAL OF MI~: August 24, 1993
MSUC (I-Iorton/Fox) to approve the minutes of August :24, 1993 as presented.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Oath of Office:
Board of Appeals - Anne Fabrick;
Design Review Committee - Father Richard Duncanson;
Town Centre Project Area Committee - Marsha Killjan.
Oath of Office was administered to Anne Fabrick, Father Richard Duncanson, and Marsha Killjan by Deputy
City Clerk Soderquist.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items pulled: 9, 12, and 13)
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT C)I.RNDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text
was waived, passed and approved unanimously.
5. WRi I iKhl COMMUNICATIONS: None.
6. ORDINANCE 2567 AMENDING SCHEDULE X, SECTION lO.48.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE -
DECREASING STATE LAW MAXIMUM SpRRn IllMITE IN CERTAIN AREAS - MAIN STREET, OTAY LAKES
ROAD, OTAY VAI.I.I~Y ROAD, QU]NTARD STREET, AND WUESTE ROAD (second reading and adontion) -
Staff established trial traffic speed limits on Main Street, Otay Lakes Road, Otay Valley Road, Quintard
Street, and Wueste Road. The Trial Traffic Regulations have been in place a minimum of eight months and,
in accordance with the City Code, should be made permanent if they are to remain in effect. Staff
recommends Council place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Public Works)
7. RESOLUTION 17246 APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CON(Y.P,I~'qG WAGKq
AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIRE FIGlITERS, LOCAL 2180, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 - The City's negotiating team has concluded a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2180, for
Fiscal Year 1993/94. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Administration)
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8. RESOLLFFION 17247 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT TO EXTEND THE TERM
OF THE AG!RRRMENT THROUGH JUNE 13, 1994 TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE VISITOR INFORMATION
SERVICES AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
- The Kobey Corporation (Kobey) is the current contractor in charge of providing visitor information services
at the City's Visitor Information Center at the Bayfront/"E" Street Trolley Station. Both the City and Kobey
have expressed their interest in continuing the arrangement through at least June 1994. Staff recommends
approval of the resolution. (Deputy City Manager Krempl)
Councilmember Horton questioned why a City display had not been done before and how long it would be
beEore the program was completed.
Jeri Gulbransen, Public Information Coordinator, responded the main reason had been due to the cost. Staff
was looking into ways to fund it so it would not be a large expense to either the contractor or the City. She
would keep the Council informed through an information item.
9. RESOLUTION 17248 AIYFHORIZING THE ISSUANCE/kill) SALE OF NOT TO EXCF. Rn
$400,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AB,IOUNT OF INDU:~fRIAL D~OPMENT REVENUE BOI',,ff)S OF
THE CITY IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO FINANCE COSTS OF CERTAIN GAS AND RT.RCTRIC FACILITIES
FOR SAN DIEGO GAS & RI.I~.L'I'RIC COMPANY; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE INDENTURES OF TRUST AND ONE OR MORE LOAN AGIII~.I~.MENTS
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE
pROc~,~,nS THEREOF, RESPEt.711VELY, AND AUTHORIZING AND AI>PROVING IIRTATED MA-I-I-F_..RS - The
purpose of the proposed action is to provide preliminary approval of San Diego Gas & Electrids proposed
$400 million Capital Facilities Financing Program with final Council consideration and approval required
at a later date for specific Industrial Development Revenue Bond issues. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Finance) Pulled fTom the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Horton questioned the maximum amount the City could receive.
Lyman Christopher, Director of Finance, responded there was no maximum amount a single agency could
receive. What determined the maximum amount was the amount allocated to the State by the federal
government; after the allocation to the State they had a process to allocate the funds to applying agencies.
If the decision was made to go forward, the fee to the City would be $1 million. Staff was asking for
preliminary approval so the City would be ready in case SDG&E decided to use the City. It was not a
commitment to issue bonds.
Councilmember Horton questioned the costs to the City.
Mr. Christopher responded there would be minimal costs to the City in terms of staff time. The other costs
associated would be for financial consultants, bond counsel, and underwriters which would be paid for by
SDG&E.
Councilmember Rindone stated there were only two Charter cities that were eligible to do the bonding and
he questioned what percent the City of San Diego recommended.
Mr. Christopher responded they would charge the same, one-quax~er of one percent.
· Joe Garcia, 484 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, stated approximately one year ago a representative
from SDGIE spoke before Council and stated the bonded indebtedness would benefit the citizens of Chula
Vista and lower the utility rates. He had not seen a substantial reduction on his bills. He questioned why
they were using the City as a conduit for bonding, how much would be spent in the City, and where the
benefits were going.
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City Manager Goss stated the City was used as a conduit because they were a Charter city. The bonds could
be utilized, either by means of refinancing bonds issued at higher interest rates, or by way of making
improvements to the infrastructure in the area which benefited the entire consumer base in the County and
City. To his knowledge none of the money would be utilized for the repowering plant. A major benefit to
the City was the processing fee.
Lyman Christopher, Director of Finance, responded another major benefit was that by using a public agency
they would have tax exempt rates on their long term borrowing. The benefits of the lower interest paid
would be passed on to the ratepayers.
RESOLUTION 17248 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and
approved unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION 17249 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NUMBER PE-276 FOR
INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE DRAINAGE WITHIN CITYS DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT RANClIO DEL REY,
Sl CONDOMINIUMS - Brehm Communities, owner of the Serena Condominiums in Rancho del Rey,
has requested an encroachment permit for the construction of a private drainage system within a City
drainage easement. In accordance with Chapter 12.28 of the Municipal Code, approval of the request is not
in the realm of the City Engineer and can only be approved after consideration by Council. Staff
recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
11. RESOLUTION172SO RATIFYINGANAGI~RRMENTFORTHEOPERATIONANDMAINTENANCE
OF SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS AND SEWER MAINS WITHIN TERRITORY OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT - The agreement of 5/3/93 with the San Diego Unified Port District for sewage related
maintenance expired on 6/30/92 and has not been extended. The agreement permitted an extension by the
City Manager and Port Director. The agreement was not extended, however, as the Port Director wanted
some changes to the agreement which were negotiated by City and Port District staff. The agreement has
been changed in minor ways from the 1988 agreement and is now before Council for review and approval.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
12.A. REPORT PROPOSAL FOR YOLFFH ACTION PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDER
AGREEMENTS ~ In June 1993, Council expressed its support for expanding youth services by providing
$73,087 in funding for the Youth ACTION Program. It was the intent of the program to coordinate the
services with youth agencies in the City. The Parks and Recreation Department coordinated the review of
proposals from the youth-serving agencies in response to the first three (of six total) functional areas. Staff
recommends Council accept the report and approve the resolution. (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
B. RESOLUTION 17251 APPROVING SERVICE PROVIDER AGI~ RRMENT WITH THE YOUNG MEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA), AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, AND AUTI-IORIZING MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
Councilmember Rindone questioned why Chula Vista Junior High and Chula Vista High School were not
included in the program. He felt the need there would warrant inclusion in the program. He questioned
whether a one to two week delay would cause harm to the program.
Jess Valenzuela, Director of Parks and Recreation, responded Chula Vista High School was not included due
to the youth center. Chula Vista Junior High School was also included in that service area. They had not
been approached regarding participation in the program. It could be held up for two weeks without
significant impact. There could be additional costs if Chula Vista Junior High School was added.
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MS 0Rindone/I~lader) to direct staff to request Chula Vista Junior High School's participation in the Junior
High Outreach Program and Chula Vista High Schoors participation in the High School Oulreach Program.
If necessary, staff is to bring forward a supplemental funding request for Council consideration.
Councilmember Moore questioned if head counts had been done at the teen dances to see what schools they
came from.
Sunny Shy, Recreation Superintendent, responded the majority came from Chula Vista Middle School, Chula
Vista High School, and Hilltop High School.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
Mayor Nader stated he had been approached by members of the Youth Commission expressing their concern
as to what their involvement would be in the program.
Ms. Shy responded the Coalition would evaluate the program and make recommendations. Within the
contracts of the service providers of the program there would be a qualitative and quantitative way to
measure the success of the programs.
RESOLLrH ON 1725 ] OFFF.~RED BY COUN CILMEMB ER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, passed and
approved unanimously.
Councilmember Rindone felt a report should be submitted to Council prior to the budget process so Council
could re-evaluate the success of the programs.
13. REPORT FORMATION OF AN AD H0C COMMI'I'I'Ea~ TO ASSIST IN THE REVISION )
OF THE CI'I~'S DESIGN MANUAL - In response to the City's Permit Streamlining Workplan, the Planning
Department is nearing completion of a draft revision of the Design Manual, which establishes guidelines and
procedures for the City's Design Review Program. The Permit Streamlining Workplan calls for creation of
an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to review the draft document and provide input to Council. Staff
recommends Council give direction to contact specified organizations and return with a list of individuals
for appointment by Council to the committee. (Director of Planning) Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Nader stated he may have misunderstood but he though the advisory.. gro. up had been formed earlier
and was working in conjunction with staff on the proposal rather than reviewing work already done. His
concern was with the proposed composition of the committee and suggested the addition of three at-large
members, people with hands on experience from the other side of the counter with the City's permitting
process in trying to establish employment producing businesses in the City.
MS (Nader/Moore) to approve the staff recommandation with the addition of three at-large mereben from
lhe public that would be apprnved by the Council.
Councilmember Moore felt they should have had plans processed within the last two years.
Councilmember Horton felt three years would be acceptable because building had been slow over the past
several years. They should also have experience in building or business permitting in San Diego County.
Mayor Nader stated he was agreeable to state it was preferable to have experience in more than one city but
he did not want to hold up formation of the cornmlrtee.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:13 p.m.
* * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * *
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PUBLIC FIEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANC:F_q
14. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO LAIDLAW WASTE
SYS'II~4~, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE RECYCLING COI.I.RCTION SERVICES - At the 8/17/93
meeting, Council approved the resolution giving notice of intent to grant a franchise for residential yard
waste recycling program collection services to be provided by Laidlaw Waste Systems and setting 9/7/93
as the date for the public hearing. As directed, staff noticed the public hearing in conformance with the
Charter. The report further describes the Yard Waste Recycling Program as conceptually approved by
Council, to allow for Council and citizen input during the public hearing. Staff recommends Council place
the ordinance on first reading. (Administration) Continued from the meeting of 9/7/93.
ORDINANCE 2568 AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1993, AS AMENDED, BY MODIFYING
THE TERMS OF THE LAIDLAW WAb-i'I~ SYSI'EMS, INC. FRANCI-HSE TO REQUIRE COI.I.RCTION OF YARD
WASTE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECYCLING (first
reading)
Stephanie Snyder, Principal Management Assistant, stated Laidlaw had informed staff that the diamond
design proposed was cost prohibitive and they would be using a different design for the sticker.
Councilmember Rindone stated his concerns: 1) Residents may try to store their yard waste for several
weeks which could cause undue odors or health concerns. 2) Council had provided direction to staff
regarding the location of cornposting and he was unsatisfied with the answer in the report. He felt that
cornposting should be six feet from the properly line for single family residences in order to avoid health
concerns. 3) Would residents be able to purchase containers from vendors other than Laidlaw. 4) Under
the system paper and plastic bags would not be acceptable. He felt the education program would be critical.
Mayor Nader stated he could not find the Resource Conservation Commission minutes in the packet.
Ms. Snyder reviewed the actions taken by the Resource Conservation Commission.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
Alan purvis, representing Laidlaw Waste Systems, felt it was the most innovative program in the County if
not the State. The compromise reached with the City was that each resident could put out five containers
or bundles for a $1.00 sticker. Their logic was that as long as they were getting paid $1.00 to stop there
was not a huge incremental cost in picking up three or four bundles. To divide that equally over the five
bundles, making it a twenty cent sticker meant that the truck would have to stop at five different homes to
collect the same dollar of revenue, which changed the economics of the proposal. Laidlaw was attempting
to move toward a more automated system of trash collection and the barrels that would be provided were
sixty-five gallons and on wheels and were not available in retail stores. The homeowner would have the
option of the pay-as-you-go system. They intended to cover all replacement parts if stolen for the $1.00 per
month. Laidlaw would make the parts available for their cost. There would also be a warranty on the
containers that he assumed would pass on to the homeowner if they bought it. Laidlaw was having
discussions with Organic and hoped to have a contract with them to provide cheaper disposal of yard waste
which would ultimately lower the costs of the City program. Plastic bags were not acceptable in any yard
waste collection program, some programs did allow craft bags and they were negotiating with Organic on
that issue.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilmember Moore requested clarification of the statement that 17% of the City's waste stream was
comprised of yard waste and questioned if the program would cover multi and single family residences.
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Ms. Snyder responded the percentage was correct. The yard waste program would cover both multi and
single family residences. The majority of multi-family complexes had the yard waste collected by
professional landscapers. The curbside residential recycling program took from 3% to 8% out of the waste
streain.
Mr. Purvis stated the residential curbside program was diverting 8% of the residential waste stream which
translated to 3 1/2% of the total waste stream of the City. The City could possibly reach the 25% with the
addition of the multi-family and commercial recycling programs.
Councilmember Moore questioned how the City would know they had reached the 25% when Laidlaw did
not handle all of the yard waste.
Ms. Snyder responded that the process of reporting and monitoring the progress for diversion was a process
the Conservation Coordinator had been working on with staff. Other cities were also facing the same
problems.
Councilmember Rindone questioned what should be done to amend the ordinance to restrict the placement
of composting bins within six feet of the boundary line of single family residences.
City Attorney Boogaard responded that if Council wanted a distance specific restriction it could be amended
at the next meeting. He then reviewed the existing regulations in Sections 8.25.040, subparagraph A and
Section 18.25.090, subparagraph B. Even without a distance specific section he felt Council may want to
keep the less specific controls in place to address Councilmember Rindone's concerns.
Councilmember Rindone felt there needed to be specific protection as there were segments in the City with
zero lot lines. Because the other sections were so generic he did not feel they were adequate.
Councilmember Horton expressed concern that if there was a zero lot line property they would be required
to place the composting bins in the middle of the backyards.
Councilmember Fox stated he lived on a property with a zero lot line and was aware of such situations and
felt there should be an amendment regarding distance specific regulations.
ORDINANCE 2568 PLACED ON FIRST READING BY COUNC1LMEMBF, R RINDONE, reading of the text was
waived.
Councilmember Rindone stated the Council's concerns regarding the dissemination of information to the
residents should be clearly and simply stated prior to the institution of the program. A telephone number
should also be included to answer any questions.
Mayor Nader stated that public education should be on how to use the program bur also on the economic
impacts of the program. He hoped staff would use the trash bill and release information to the media.
Money would be saved through the program through the reduced use of the landfills. He understood that
the exact amount of savings would not be known but felt a range or a good faith estimate should be
included.
VOTE ON ORDINANCE 2S68: apprnved unanimously,
MS (PdndonefFox} to direct staff to bring back an ordinance to amend Section 825.090 to provide for a
distance specific protection for single f~mily residences.
Councilmember Fox questioned whether it would be an appropriate place to address the collection of all
waste.
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City Attorney Booguard stated the section dealt only with composting and not natural trash.
Councilmember Horton questioned whether it would create a problem for those keeping their trash cans on
the side of their homes because many lots only had five feet or less from the property line.
Councilmember Rindone stated the motion dealt only with composting as it was open whereas, trash
containers had lids. He recommended six feet but would look to staff for a recommendation.
Mayor Nader questioned whether the motion could be amended to refer the amendment to the Resource
Conservation Commission for review prior to action by Council. Agreed to by the Maker and Second of the
motion.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously.
15. ORDINANCE 2569 ADDING CHAPTER 8.23 ENTITI.F.n 'WASTE MANAGEMENT ~(~-IISIP
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ffirst reading) - The ordinance makes no substantive changes not previously
made by Council in prior amendments. It brings all the amendments into a single document, and codifies
them into the Municipal Code for quick reference. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first
reading. Does not require a public hearing but is related to above nublic hearing item. (City Attorney)
ORDINANCE 2569 PLACED ON FIRST RFADING BY MAYOR NADER, reading of the text was waived, passed
and approved unanimously.
16. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING A REQUEST FOR A DEFERRAL OF THE REQUIRFaMF2CF TO
LINDERGROUND OVERHEAD 12 KV LINES AT 3001 BONITA ROAD - According to Chapter 3.5.32 of the
Municipal Code, all existing overhead utilities crossing a parcel under development shall be converted to
underground, except for 69 kvlines. Bonita Gateway, Ltd., is developing the property at Plaza Bonita Road
and Bonita Road and has requested a deferral of the requirement. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Public Works)
RESOLUTION 17252 APPROVING THE REQUEST BY BONITA GATEWAY, LTD., FOR THE
DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AT 3001 BONITA ROAD AND APPROVING
AGREEMENT THEREFOR
Clifford Swanson, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director, gave a brief slide presentation and informed
Council that the poles and 69 kv lines would remain above ground.
Councilmember Rindone questioned if the City could require that all the lines be put underground.
Mr. Swanson stated the City could require that they be buried but it would be extremely expensive and
should be done through an undergrounding district. Under the ordinance, the undergrounding of the 69
kv lines would not be the responsibility of the property owner.
Councilmember Rindone questioned if one was required, what would prevent both from being required to
provide the aesthetic relief which was one of the objectives of the provision.
Councilmember Hotton questioned if an underground district was established whether they would be
responsible for the undergrounding of the 12 kv lines.
Mr. Swanson stated that under the deferral the property owner would be responsible.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
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· Scott Robinson, 5425 Riggs Road, El Cajon, CA, representing Bonita Gateway, requested that Council
approve the agreement.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION 17252 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HORTON, reading of the text was waived, passed and
approved unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
· Joe Garcia, 484 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, informed Council that he had delivered a letter to
Council regarding several items and questioned why it had not been put on the agenda under Written
Communications.
Mayor Nader stated that normally only letters requesting Council action were placed on the agenda and that
he had not received the letter. If Mr. Garcia felt there was a specific request contained in his letter he
should notify the City Clerk or the Mayor/Council office.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ACTION ITEMS
3.7. REPORT WORK PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION FOR A SCHOOL IMPACT
MITIGATION STUDY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHULA VISTA RI.F, MENTARY SCHOOL DI~,-FRICT,
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOURCE POINT- In mid-1992, Council directed staff
to finalize a work program for the mentioned study with both School Districts and return with a final work
program for Council action. Staff has since worked with the Districts and Source Point to reach consensus
on the final program, which is being presented for Council consideration. Staff recommends Counc~ accept
the report. (Director of Planning) Continued from the meeting of 7/27/93.
Counc~member Moore stated it was his understanding the school district was concerned with changes in
densities which could result in more students. He requested clarification of their concerns.
Robert Leiter, Director of Planning, responded they felt whenever any action was taken that involved the
residential density or buildout, which created new student enrollment impacts, it should be mitigated
through developer fees or Mello Roos district participation.
Councilmember Moore felt the study should include a baseline, i.e. the last General Plan. Any action taken
by Council at that time to downzone or reduce the density should be given credit for any legislative action
Council may take to increase the density. If the General Plan decreased density or the number of dwelling
units in an area, thereby reducing the number of students, those numbers should count if Council took
future action which added more dwelling units.
Mr. Leiter responded that was staffs intent. They would be making projections of student enrollments based
on the adopted General Plan which did include increases and decreases in density and would start on a
baseline based on current student enrollment figures. Part of the study would be to analyze the student
enrollment changes that were not directly related to growth but to changes in demographic changes in
population.
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Councilmember Moore questioned whether the study would include action taken by schools to reduce the
number of classrooms.
Mr. Leiter stated the study was intended to start today or in the recent past in terms of both the level of
development and existing facilities and project forward. If Council wanted further analysis ofwhat may have
occurred prior to that time, regarding school facilities, that could be included as additional information but
was not part of the scope presented.
Councilmember Moore questioned whether the study would include Mellos Roos and who would pay.
Mr. Leiter stated the study would identify various mechanisms that might be used to generate additional
revenues for constructing schools. One of which would be looking at Mellos Roos. Council would be given
information regarding options before specific recommendations were made.
Councilmember Moore stated he had a major concern regarding the schools inviting students to attend
schools where they did not pay for the Mello Roos.
Councilmember Horton also expressed the concern that when someone bought a home in a Mellos Roas
district and the school was filled, they had to move their children to another area while still paying the
Mello Roos fee.
MSUC CNadexAMoore) to accept the report and the staff recommendation: 1) accept the work program and
endorse commencement of the study;, and 2) authorize staff to undertake final coordination activities, and
the City Manager to execute a conwact as necessary to initiate the Source Point work.
ITEMS pUH.Rr~ FROM THE CONSENT CAI.RNDAR
Items pulled: 9, 12, and 13. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order.
OTHER BUSINESS
18. CITY MANAGERS REPORT(S)
a. City Manager Goss informed Council that Harbor Days would be on September 18th at the Marina
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,
19. M_AYOR'S REPORT{S)
a. Sponsorship of seminar/tour to promote Chula Vista merchants' opportunities in Mexico. Mayor
Nader stated he had been informed that staff and the sponsor had requested a one week continuance.
b. Executive Management pay freeze. Mayor Nader stated he had discussed the pay freeze in the State
of the City speech and felt that during hard times, when telling employees the City could not offer them a
pay raise and trying to get the point across to the State, the Council needed to lead by example.
MS (Nader/Fox) to impose an executive management pay freeze for FY 1993/94 which would be reviewed
during next years budget process.
Councilmember Moore stated he had a problem in dealing with a pay freeze for executive management
before dealing with the other bargaining groups as they were usually the last group to bargain with. It was
not inappropriate to bring it up and discuss it but he was not prepared to vote.
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AMENDMENT TO MOTION: (Rindone/Moore) to include the City Council. Approved unanimously.
Mayor Nader stated Council had earlier approved a collective bargaining unit agreement with the Firefighters
which would give them a zero percent pay increase. He did not want to prejudice negotiations with the
other unions but he doubted that management would recommend rewards to those that held out the longest.
By approving the amended motion on the floorl Council was sending a signal that they were including
themselves and top management in the sacrifices Council would be asking everyone to make in the interest
of maintaining service levels and continuing to serve the public. The City had been fortunate that they had
a higher degree of cooperation from employees than other cities but some of the cooperation was based on
the premise of good faith on both sides.
Councilmember Rindone felt the amended motion was clear and appropriate and emphasized that the
Council and City Manager were making every effort to not have layoffs in any groups. Council was just as
equally committed to providing the same, if not better, service levels.
Councilmember Moore stated the proposed motion dealt with pay and there were other benefits, i.e. medical
costs, that had been a major factor over the years. He questioned whether those types of items were still
negotiable. He would also be looking closely at all travel.
Mayor Nader responded that the motion dealt only with salaries and he wanted to await further input on
the other items before taking any action.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED: approved unanimously.
c. Mayor Nader stated he had an opportunity to visit the EastLake composting site during the week
and felt it was a model for other communities in the City and throughout the State. The facility was
accepting organic waste, naming it into compost, and making it available to the residents of their
community.
d. Mayor Nader requested that the Clerk docket the following item for the 9/21/93 meeting:
Designation of a second alternate to the Interim Solid Waste Commission.
20. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rindone
· Councilmember Rindone referred to a Star News Editorial from 12/6/92 entitled "Southwestern
College Transit Center Has It All". He was concerned that the satellite school had been removed in the
anticipation of a library off the "H" Street entrance and the State was concerned with the funding of capital
improvement projects. It was important to move forward and place the transit center and he requested an
update on the project and clarification of the State policy regarding libraries on public campuses.
MSUC (Rindone/Nader) to refer Councilmember Rindone's concerns regarding the Transit Center to staff
for a report back.
Councilmember Fox
· Councilmember Fox stated he had been invited to present the Border Environmental Commerce Zone
at the Regional Development Strategies workshop which would be sponsored by Metropolises. The meeting
was in Montreal, Canada on September 21-24, 1993. They would be waiving the registration and pay for
two night accommodations. The expense to the City would be air fare which ranged from $448-873. The
City Attorney had informed him could bring up the request as an urgency item for Council review.
MSUC (Nader/qVloore) to docket discussion of Council ~avel as an urgency item.
MS (Hotton/Moore) to authorize navel for Councilmember Fox to the Regional Devdopment Strategies
workshop in Montreal, Canada.
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Councilmember Rindone stated that a Councilmember had stated that if they were going to vote for a pay
freeze they would also scrutinize travel.
Councilmember Moore stated he had reviewed the request earlier in the day.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved 4-1 with Rindone oppose&
Councilmember Horton
· Councilmember Hotton stated she was concerned over the traffic problem at Charter Point
Condominium project where in the early morning hours traffic was cutting off Telegraph Canyon Road and
used Apache Drive to get to school. The stop light at Telegraph Canyon Road and Otay Lakes Road, turning
left to Otay Lakes Road, was not staying green long enough and traffic was backing up to Apache Drive.
She felt staff should review the situation.
MSUC {Nader/Moore) to refer Councilmember Horton's comments to staff to monitor and take action as
appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT
City Attorney Booguard stated he needed to add, as an urgency item, the litigation involving the Daley Rock
Quarry - Pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - County of San Diego regarding
Daley Rock Quarry CUP.
MSUC (Nader/Horton) to add the Daley Rock Quarry litigation as an urgency item to the Closed Session
agenda.
The City Council recessed at 8:43 p.m. and reconvened and met in closed session at 9:07 p.m. ro discuss:
Instructions to negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Chula Vista Employees
Association (CVEA), Western Council of Engineers ONCE), Police Officers Association (POA),
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Executive Management, Mid-Management, and
Unrepresented. Continued from the meeting of 9/7/93.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.7 - Approval of evaluation form for appointed officials.
Continued from the meeting of 9/7/93.
Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - City of Chula Vista vs. County
of San Diego regarding tipping fee surcharge. Continued from the meeting of 9/7/93.
Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - Joseph W. Garcia vs. City of
Chula Vista.
Pending or imminently pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - City of
Chula Vista vs. various insurance companies regarding collection of clean-up costs on the paint pit.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:17 P.M. ro the Regular City Council Meeting on September 21, 1993 at 6:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers.
A Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convened at 8:43 p.m. and adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk
Vicki C. Soderquist, Depu~ty Clerk