HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/06/24 7:00 PM MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. June 24, 1980
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on
the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building,
276 Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindber~, Assistant City Manager
Asmus,Develo¢ment Services Administrator Robens, Director of Planning
Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Community Development Director
Desrochers~ Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks & Recreation
Hall, C~jrreBt Planning Supervisor Lee, Librarian Simon
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent
prayer,
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor
Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings
of June 17, 1980 (2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.) be approved,
copies having been sent to each Councilman.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - The applicant submitted a Sectional Planning Area Plan and
CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOP- tentative subdivision map known as "The Terrace" to develop
MENT PLAN FOR EAST COLLEGE the 35 acre East College Area of the E1 Rancho del Rey
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA Specific Plan located at the northeast corner of Telegraph
AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION Canyon Road and Otay Lakes Road.
MAP "THE TERRACE" - CHULA
VISTA TRACT 80-16 Mayor Hyde announced that the applicant (The Gersten Com-
panies) has submitted a request to withdraw this item.
Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
withdrawal of Item 7 unanimously carried that this item be withdrawn from consi-
deration.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
3. ORAL CO~4UNICATIONS
Peter Watry Mr. Watry expressed his concern regarding the ability of
81 Second Avenue Otay Municipal Water District to provide adequate water
Chula Vista supplies for the Hidden Village subdivision (Watts project)
as they are using more water than they are allotted and have
no storage capacity of their own.
Norbert Stein Mr. Stein discussed the problem of weeds and trash and lack
234 Fifth Avenue of water for the landscaping along I-5 at the off-ramps
Chula Vista into the City - "E" Street and "H" Street.
Motion to send letter It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman
to CalTrans Scott that a letter be prepared by staff for the Mayor's
signature to CalTrans pointing out the concerns of Mr. Stein.
Development Services Administrator Robena explained that
assurance has been received from CalTrans that the 1-805
landscaping is under design and will be completed as expedi-
tiously as possible.
Motion carried The motion for a letter to be sent to CalTrans carried
unanimously.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2- June 24, 1980
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.)
Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
check on City's unanimously carried that the staff look into the City's
responsibility for portion of the entrances to the City off of 1-5 to make sure
landscaping of off-ramps the City is doing its share of taking care of the appearance
from I-5 and 1-805 of that area, and also 1-805.
Clarence Knight Mr. Knight discussed the piles of weeds that have been
117 Jefferson placed along the sidewalk between Flower Street and
Chula Vista 184 Broadway and expressed his concern that if they are not
removed, children will scatter them.
Development Services Administrator Robens said staff will
take care of this.
James Matherly Mr. Matherly spoke against the Tijuana train, energy costs,
402 Oaklawn Amtrak, government overspending, and high interest payments
Chula Vista on the national debt.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. RESIGNATION FROM SAFETY Ms. Sandy Graves submitted her resignation from the Safety
COMMISSION - SANDY GRAVES Commis. sion, effective immediately.
Motion to accept It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Coun-
resignation cilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation
be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation sent
to Ms. Graves.
b. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF The Starlight Center requested a waiver of fees (totalling
FEES FOR CONDITIONAL approximately $450.00) for a conditional use permit and an
USE PERMIT - STARLIGHT Environmental Initial Study report in order to place a metal
CENTER storage building and two 12' by 60' portable classrooms on
their site.
The City Manager recommended that the fees be waived with
the exception of about $40.00 required for legal advertising.
Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
City Manager's and unanimously carried that the Council approve the City
recommendat ion Manager's recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde
CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET reopened the public hearing.
FOR FY 1980-81 INCLUDING
THE PROPOSED USE OF Mr. Cole stated the Council will need to take action on
$331,000 OF GENERAL the eight items as presented in his written statement and
REVENUE SHARING ENTITLE- to include the action taken at the afternoon session today
MENTS (Continued from to add the money to implement the compensation and salary
June 17, 1980) study. Ne noted the budget does not include funds to meet
the requests of the various bargaining units and later action
will have to he taken after Memorandums of Understanding are
ratified.
It was recommended that the following specific changes and/
or modifications be made to the budget:
1. Activity 700 (Insurance) - should be reduced to
$248,810 and Object Account 5253 (Public Liability &
Property Damage reduced to $164,610.
2. Activity 1660 (Library-Circulation) should be reduced
to $170,760 and Object Account 5568 (Other Equipment)
reduced from $10,650 to -0- as approved by the Council
on June 10, 1980.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- June 24, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (Cont.)
3. Activity 5500 (Open Space Districts) should be decreased
from $148,980 to $148,240 to reflect actual contract
awards and other costs with specific Object Accounts
adjusted accordingly.
4. The Preliminary Budget included Gas Tax Project GT-122
which provided $50,000 to cover the engineering costs
to construct "L" Street and install a signal at Melrose
and "L" Street. On June 17, 1980 the Council took
action to substitute a traffic signal at "L" and
Monserate and the C.I.P. budget should be modified to
provide an additional $5,000 for this change for a
total of $55,000.
5. The Preliminary Budget included the sum of $15,000 for
funding the visitor information centers. On June 17,
1980, the Council allocated $17,500 to meet the expenses
of operating the I-5 center. In view of this action,
Activity 0130 (Community Promotions) should be increased
from $75,220 to $77,720 and Object Account 5451 Contri-
butions - Other Agencies) increased by $2,500.
6. Activity 1538 (Senior Information & Referral Center)
should be increased from $36,220 to $37,990, and Object
Account 5271 (Rentals & Leases) should be increased
from -0- to $1,770 to reflect an additional six months
rent in the leased facilities.
7. On ,June 17, 1980 the Council approved the formation of
a lighting and landscaping maintenance district in the
Town Centre and adopted a budget totalling $11,850.
The amount necessary is $12,450 - an increase of $600
representing street lighting energy costs chargeable
to the District. Object Account 5251 (Utilities) should
be increased from $200 to $800.
8. C.I.P. Project TS-03 (Traffic signal at "E" Street and
Woodlawn) was tentatively approved and subsequently
referred to the Safety Commission for report and
recommendation. On June 11 the Commission voted 4-1
to recommend the signal be installed at the Woodlawn
intersection rather than at Jefferson.
Estimated dollar amount In answer to a question from Councilman Scott, Assistant
to be provided to cover City }4anager Asmus said staff can provide the Council with
MOU's a dollar amount and the City Manager be authorized to spread
the funds among the various activities in accordance with
approved Memorandums of Understanding. This will be avail-
able at the Thursday (6:26) meeting.
Concern regarding Councilman Scott discussed the Council's action concerning
signals on East "L" the installation of the signal at ~nserate and "L" Street
Street suggesting that a better method would be to look at the
total area as one package with all ramifications and have
funds available to cover an appropriate decision.
Motion to approve funds It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council-
to have them available woman McCandliss that the Council include the dollar amount
for "appropriate decision" for the Melrose signal and the leveling of "L" Street, but
not allocate the funds specifically for that project - not
approve that project "per se'".
City Engineer Lippitt stated funds may not be available
next year for the total amount and recoramended the engineer-
ing be done in the next fiscal year with construction the
year after.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -4- June 24, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (Cont.)
Councilman Cox spoke against the motion, stating that the
alternative of the signal at Monserate should be tried first
before spending the funds to level "U' Street.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: Councilman Cox
Absent: None
Action is in lieu of Mayor Hyde noted that this action is in lieu of approving
approving Item 4 of Item 4 in the City Manager's recommendation for budget
City Manager's recom- modification.
mendation
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the
public hearing was declared closed.
Motion to approve City It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
Manager's recommendations unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommendations
No. 1, 2, 5, 5, 6, 7, be approved for modifications of the preliminary budget
and 8 hearings on Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Motion for estimated It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
amount for salaries to unanimously carried that an estimate be put into the budget
be included in budget for approximation of the salary increases for the employees
for consideration on this year, to be presented to the Council on Thursday,
June 26 June 26.
Motion for adopting It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox
resolution to be prepared that the staff prepare a necessary adopting resolution witB
regard to the budget for 1980-81 for final action at the
meeting on June 26, with the modifications that have been
approved tonight and at the afternoon session.
Recommendation to add In response to a query from Councilman Cox, City Manager
$2,000 to Budget for Cole said he talked with Mr. Creaser regarding the operation
operation of 1-805 of the information center at 1-805. He presented the Coun-
Visitor Center for cil a memorandum indicating that Mr. Creaser is willing to
one month operate the center at no cost to the City, but recommended
that the City include an additional amount of $2,000 to
provide for the transition from the Chamber operation to
Mr. Creaser.
Addition to motion - Councilman Cox suggested that $2,000 be included in the
motion carried budget as recommeded by the City Manager. Mayor Hyde and
Councilman Cox agreed to include this in the motion on the
budget and the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen
gillow, Cox
Noes: Councilman Scott
Absent: None
6. RESOLUTION NO. 10147 - The Environmental Impact Report was prepared by MSA, Inc.,
CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL under an agreement with the Environmental Review Committee,
IMPACT REPORT EIR-80-6, and was certified by the Planning Commission on February 13,
EAST COLLEGE SECTIONAL 1980. Staff recommended that the Council certify the EIR
PLANNING AREA (THE TERRACE and consider the information as it reaches a decision on The
APARTMENTS) Terrace apartments.
Mayor Hyde noted that the applicant for the tentative sub-
division map for this project has withdrawn his application;
however, he suggested that since the procedure for the EIR
has been completed, the Council consider this resolution in
case the applicant desires to re-activate his plans.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- June 24, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (Cont.)
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow,
Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING - (Public hearing not held as the developer withdrew his
CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOP- application. See page 1 of the minutes.)
MENT PLAN FOR EAST COLLEGE
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP "THE TERRACE" - CHULA
VISTA TRACT 80-16
a. RESOLUTION - (Withdrawn - see motion on page 1 of the minutes.)
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR EAST COLLEGE
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
8. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde
CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hoaring.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP FOR CHULA VISTA Current Planning Supervisor Lee said the applicant has filed
TRACT 80-21, BONITA a tentative subdivision map known as Bonita Centre East, to
CENTRE EAST subdivide 18.2 acres located at the southeast corner of
Otay Lakes Road and Bonita Road into one 3 acre commercial
lot and three residential lots (15.2 acres) containing 109
condominium units. The property is zoned C-C-P and R-3-P-8.
Mr. Lee, using a slide presentation, discussed the proposed
development, including circulation system, cluster concept
of units, parking bays, density, commercial area, elevations,
access to the shopping center, landscaping, and the use of
the terrain in design of the buildings.
Ne discussed the problem of providing low and moderate income
housing (11 units) and said staff is recommending modifica-
tion of the Planning Commission Resolution condition No. 1
to specify that the Council would accept payment in-lieu
of on-site construction - with the amount of the fee
established prior to approval of the final map. He also
commented on the problem of providing school sites or in-lieu
fees, and noted the school districts are requesting fees in
this instance.
Staff recommendation Mr. Lee stated that staff is concurring with Planning Com-
mission recommendation that the tentative map be approved
in accordance with the Planning Commission Resolution No.
PCS-80-21, subject to the two changes discussed.
Jack Mann ~. Mann said they agreed with the staff recommendations,
225 Broadway #900 except for the requirement that ADMA Company pay some "yet
San Diego 92101 undetermined amount" of money to the City to be used for
(Representing ADMA Co.) low and moderate income housing. He discussed their
objection to "inclusionary zoning" in detail, commenting
that it is permissive and not mandatory and is totally
infeasible with this project. He said the applicant is
requesting that the Bonita Centre Townhomes project a waiver
exemption from any exclusionary element or in-lieu fees.
Jerry Valk Mr. Valk expressed his concern regarding the lack of provi-
291Camino Vista Real sions for adequate school facilities and the failure of
Chula Vista the school districts to take appropriate action in this
regard.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- June 24, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUI'IONS (Cont.)
James J. Boyd Mr. Boyd spoke against a proposed restaurant being con-
956 Songbird Lane structed in the commercial area and against requiring low
Bonita income housing in this development due to the value of the
land. He also discussed a problem of fire hazards due to
weeds and partially destroyed buildings.
Public hearing closed There being no further coraments, either for against, the
hearing was declared closed.
Housing Element In answer to questions from the Council, Director of Plan-
requirement for low and ning reviewed the requirement for 10% of housing to be for
moderate income housing Iow and moderate incomes.
Concern regarding "tax" Councilman Scott expressed his concern that this requirement
on new homes in require- is a tax on new homes an is not appropriate. He indicated
ment of fees that everyone should share in this "social" responsibility.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilwoman
McCandliss that staff be directed to bring back a resolution
approving the tentative subdivision map, Tract 80-21, Bonita
Centre East, subject to the recommendations of the staff,
to-wit: that condition No. 1 (Planning Commission Resolu-
: ~ tion PCS-80-21] be modified to specify that the Council
~' ~, accept payments in-lieu of actual construction of low and
moderate income units, it being understood that the amount
' z~ would not be fixed until prior to the final map; and on
-,, ~ Condition 22 of the Planning Commission Resolution, that
,/ I prior to the Council acceptance of the final map, the
' developer show written evidence of agreement with the Chula
Vista Elementary and Sweetwater High School Districts.
Addition to motion - Councilman Scott asked that the words "if any" be included
motion carried in the first phrase on the first condition. Mayor Hyde
said he would include the words "accept payments in lieu,
if any, of actual construction of iow and moderate income
units..." Councilwoman McCandliss agreed as the second and
the motion carried unanimously.
Motion for draft It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
ordinance on inclusionary and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to pre-
zoning pare a proposed draft of an inclusionary zoning policy
ordinance for consideration by the Council at the first
Council Conference in August (8/14/80).
9. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde
REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION opened the public hearing.
OF PRECISE PLAN GUIDE-
LINES FOR PROPERTY AT The Director of Planning said the applicant is requesting
950 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD a modification to the precise plan guidelines in order to
'FO PEPg~IT FREESTANDING erect a 28 foot high, 112 sq. ft. freestanding pole sign
SIGN ADJACENT TO I-S adjacent to I-5 freeway on the Ftm for All site located at
FREEWAY - FUN FOR ALL 950 Industrial Boulevard. He commented that the guidelines
limit the freestanding signs to 8' and 50 sq. ft. in that area.
Mr. ?eterson stated the staff was unable to find a basis
for approving the request for a waiver of the guidelines,
and noted that the Planning Commission voted 3 to 5 on a
motion to deny the request.
Walter Schmidt Mr. Schmidt disagreed with the staff opinion as to the
26 "[" Street visibility on the property, especially since the landscaping
(Limited Parnter of may hide the project, and said the business will depend on
Fun for ^11) the tourist being able to see the sign.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- June 24, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (Cont.)
Clint Saddler Mr. Saddler said the sign will face north and south -
47 Palomar Drive double faced sign. tlc explained that the sign on the
Chula Vista building was originally planned to be larger but had to be
(General Partner of modified at the time the project was approved.
Fun for All)
In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Saddler said they
would have no objection to having staff approval of the
design of the sign if Council approval is given for the
waiver.
Public hearing closed There Being no further comments, for or against, the hearing
was declared closed.
Motion to approve sign It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde
subject to staff review that the Council approve the freestanding sign at this
location, subject to staff review of the sign, up to a 28'
112 sq. ft. size.
Councilman Scott spoke against the motion, noting a ware-
house in the area which has an illegal sign. He felt it
would be difficult to control this if the guidelines are
waived and suggested that the ordinance be reviewed.
Councilwoman McCandliss opposed the motion stating she
felt the limits of the ordinance have not been fully explored.
Motion carried The motion carried by the ~ollowing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Gillow
Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilman Scott
Absent: None
Motion to set a Council It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde
Conference to review and unanimously carried that the Council have a Council
present sign ordinance Conference in the near future in regard to whether or not
there is any validity to the present, sign ordinance.
JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (8:59 p.m.) ~
10. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor/Chairman
CONSIDERATION OF URBAN Hyde opened the joint public hearing.
DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT
(UDAG) APPLICATION Director of Community Development Desrochers said tBat on
June 5, 1980 the Redevelopment Agency authorized the prepara-
tion of an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) for the
construction of a parking garage in the Town Centre Focus
Area. As part of the preparation process, the local govern-
ing body must hold a public hearing and the application is
then forwarded to the Comprehensive Planning Organization,
the State of California, and to Housing and Urban Develop-
ment in Washington, D,C.
Mr. Desrochers explained that property is being acquired
in the Town Centre Redevelopment area for construction of
a new commercial area which included a proposed parking
structure of approximately 800 spaces. A grant is being
requested to assist in financing the structure with the
developer providing the surface parking.
Public hearing closed There being no further cerements, either for or against,
the public hearing was declared closed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED (9:03 p.m.)
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- June 24, 1980
10a. RESOLUTION NO. 10148 - Offered hy Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
OF THE UDAG APPLICATION following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow,
Cox, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman
(Items 11 through 13) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10149 - On June 2, 1980 the developers of Villa San Miguel Subdivi-
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING sion requested a waiver of the requirement to underground
TO DETERMINE THE NECESSITY overhead utilities along Lion Circle (the proposed entrance
OF THE FORMATION OF AN road from Hilltop Drive). It was recommended that the date
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT of .July 15, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. be set for the public hearing.
#113 ALONG LION CIRCLE
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10150 - On September 13, 1977 (Resolution no. 8812) the Council
ESTABLISHING DATES FOR established an underground utility district on Third Avenue
PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE from "G" to "K" Streets. In accordance with Section
READY TO RECEIVE UNDER- 15.32.150 of the City Code, it was recommended that the
GROUND SERVICE AND Council: (1) Set August 13, 1980 as the date property
REMOVAL OF POLES AND owners in the District from "H" to "I" Streets be ready to
OVERHEAD FACILITIES receive underground service; and (2) set September 19, 1980
WITHIN THE THIRD AVENUE as the date for poles, overhead wires and associated struc-
UNDERGROUND UTILITY tures be removed within the District between "H" and "I"
DISTRICT NO. 108 Streets.
BETWEEN "H" AND "I"
STREETS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 101S1 - After conducting s public hearing on June 17, 1980, the
APPROVING RATE INCREASE Council approved the request of Chula Vista Sanitary Service
FOR CNULA VISTA SANITARY for a 25% rate increase to residents and commercial or
SERVICE industrial users, effective July 1, 1980. The resolution
officiates this action.
(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR)
Motion to send letter It was moved by Councilwoman ~lcCandliss and seconded by
to Ernest Robbins Councilman Scott that a letter be sent to Mr. Robbins inform-
of 488 Elm Avenue ins him that there was a follow-up motion at a later point
in the meeting last week to have the Sanitary Service look
at some kind of meter or some way of accommodating single
trash receptacles.
Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion as not being in keeping
with Council policy and practice.
The motion csrried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilwoman M¢Candliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow,
Cox
Noes: Mayor Hyde
Absent: None
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10152 - Community Development has identified a site which could
AUTHORIZING THE OPENING support the development of 60 units of senior housing. The
OF ESCROW AND APPRAISAL one-acre site is located across from Fire Station #1 on "F"
SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE Street. It was recommended that the Council (1) enter into
OF A SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING an option with the seller contingent upon an appraisal,
SITE environmental review and HUD preapproval; (2) authorize
$1,000 from Block Grant funds to be placed in escrow; and
(3) authorize up to $2,800 from Block Grant funds for the
Lee C. Johnson Company to prepare an appraisal.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -9- ,June 24, 1980
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous couse.nt, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen M¢Candliss, Scott, Gillow,
Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10153 - Director of Finance Grant reported that the City will complete
ESTABLISHING "RESERVE the 1979-80 fiscal year with an estimated unappropriated
FOR CONTINGENCY" ACCOUNTS fund balance of $6,606,815. Because of the Gann Initiative
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (Proposition 4), it is not desirable to carry forward cer-
THERETO tain unappropriated funds since these funds, when appropriat-
ed, will count against Gann limits, effective July l, 1980.
Mr. Grant recommended that the Council authorize the appro-
priation of certain unappropriated balances into a "Reserve
for Contingency" accounts.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote~ to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: None
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10154 - The proposed third amendment to the agreement changes dates
APPROVING THIRD AMEND- and adjusts costs to reflect inflation. The Port District
MENT TO AGREE}4ENT WITH approved the proposal at their meeting of June 17, 1980.
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT FOR MAINTENANCE
OF "J" STREET MARINA
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived
By unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: None
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10155 - San Diego Transit's operating cost per mile increased 16.8
APPROVING AGREEMENT perce~t siace last year; however, the Transportation Develop-
WITH SAN DIEGO TRANSIT ment Act claim against Chula Vista's allocation for FY 1980-
FOR FY1980-81 81 will be $1,914 compared to $111,306 for this fiscal year.
The decrease is due to elimination of capital expense,
increased patronage in Chula Vista, a proposed increase in
fares, and increased Federal subsidy.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
following vote~ to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott
Noes: None
Absant: None
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10156 - SCOOT was created as a joint powers agency between the City
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH and the County in August 1979. It makes Transportation
"SCOOT" FOR TRANSIT SERVICE Development Act claims against each member's allocation
IN FY1980-81 proportionately to the amount of service provided.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- June 24, 1980
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow,
Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONTINUED M~TTERS
19. ORDINANCE NO. 1913 - The Council requested that an ordinance be prepared requiring
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER consumer price indexing as a result of the expiration of
5.64 TO THE CITY CODE the State law (as of January 1, 1980) requiring such indivi-
RELATING TO CONSUMER dual consumer pricing. This item was continued until
CO~IODITIES PRICE tonight's meeting for additional information from the staff
MARKING - FIRST READING on the experience in other areas in this regard.
(Continued from 5/20
and 6/10/80) City Attorney Lindberg stated that he was unable to contact
any city in Florida as to whether this has worked out satis-
factorily and in checking with other cities in the County,
there was no information available.
Francis McBain Mr. McBain said he was speaking for senior citizens, as they
1627 "I" Avenue are the ones most affected, and they are supporting this
National City ordinance.
(Congress of Senior
Citizens)
Jay B. Pugh Mr. Pugh spoke against the ordinance stating that testing
Garden Farms Market centers are operating in Los Angeles which will be evaluated
370 "E" Street later, and in addition there are assembly bills being intro-
(San Diego Grocers duced concerning this issue and there is no need for the
Association) ordinance in Chula Vista at this time. He recommended that
the Council "shelve it."
The following people spoke in favor of the ordinance and
urged that it be adopted: Edna Nelson, 1810 Palm Avenue
(representing South County Congress of Seniors); Robert
Graham, 1425 Second Avenue; and George Chaken, 3340 del Sol
Boulevard, San Diego.
Motion to amend It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor
ordinance for review Hyde and unanimously carried that the ordinance be amended
in one year to include a "sunset clause" so that the ordinance will be
reviewed in one year, and ask that the staff draft the
appropriate clause.
Councilman Scott expressed his concern regarding the wording
in paragraph 4 of t~e ordinance, page 1.
Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
wording in paragraph 4 Gillow and unanimously carried that the ordinace be amended
of the ordinance to eliminate the wording in paragraph 4 regarding the
"manipulation of the computer system to fraudulently increase
profit."
Motion to place It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss that the ordinance,
ordinance on first as amended, be placed on first reading and that the reading
reading as amended of the text he waived by unanimous consent.
Councilman Scott and Councilman Gillow spoke against the
ordinance as one that is not needed.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -11- June 24, 1980
CONTINUED MATTERS (Cont.)
Motion carried The motion to place the ordinance on first reading carried
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Cox, Hyde
Noes: Councilmen Scott, Gillow
Absent: None
RECESS The Council recessed at 9:50 p~m. and the meeting reconvened
at 10:00 p~m.
20. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. REPORT ON UPDATE OF At the last Council meeting, the Council considered a report
STUDY REGARDING CLOSURE on the update of a study regarding the closure of FiFth
OF FIFTH AYENUE BETWEEN AYenue between "H" and "I" Streets, and asked For a recom-
"H" AND "I" STREETS mendation from the City Manager.
In a written statement, City Manager Cole recommended that
the Council indicate its willingness to vacate Fifth Avenue
between "H" and "I" Streets provided certain pre-conditions
are met and that evidence is not produced during the public
hearing on the vacation of the street to preclude its clo~
Mayor Hyde noted that before Fifth Avenue could be closed, a
public hearing would be required.
Marvin Hill Mr. Hill asked that the Council consider the area on Fig
564 Fig Avenue, between "H" and "I" Streets and how ]t would be
Chula Vista affected if Fifth Avenue is closed, including red-curbing,
traffic increases, and possibility of rezoning of property.
Councilman Scott suggested that as part of the public hearing,
consideration should be included on whether or not Fig
Avenue should be a cul-de-sac.
Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
side streets in any unanimously cagried that any discussion on the closing of
public hearing on closure Fifth, the Council take in the problem of those side streets
of Fifth which are east of the present shopping center, and address
that problem at the same meeting.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and
unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
b. Council Conference City Manager Cole distributed copies of a revised Council
schedule Conference schedule.
c. Request for Executive Mr. Cole requested that an Executive Session be held for
Session personnel negotiations and possible litigation.
Motion for Executive It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor
Session Hyde and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be
held as requested.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
21. REPORT ON ALTERNATIVES During deliberations on the FY 1980-81 budget, the Council
FOR OBTAINING AN IBM approved the purchase of an IBM electronic memory typewriter
ELECTRONIC MEMORY for the Library, but directed staff to provide a report
TYPEWRITER regarding the alternative of leasing rather than purchasing
the equipment. In a written report, the City Librarian
said that after re-evaluating the need for the typewriter
and the alternatives for obtaining it, he is recommending
the purchase of the equipment as the most cost-effective
alternative.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman
McCandliss and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- June 24, 1980
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.)
22. REPORT ON APPEAL FILED Mr. Henderson applied for a building permit to add improve-
BY J. L. HENDERSON TO merits to his home at a valuation of over $10,000, and has
DEFER REQUIREMENT TO appealed the Planning Commission's denial to defer the
INSTALL PUBLIC IMPROVE- required public improvements fronting his property.
MENTS AT 312 HILLTOP
DRIVE In a written report, the City Engineer reconumended that the
deferral be denied and outlined the basis for his recommenda-
tion.
J. L. Henderson Mr. Henderson requested that the requirement to install
312 ttilltop Drive curb, sidewalk and driveway approach be withdrawn as they
Chula Vista prefer the rural appearance of the neighborhood and they
feel the change in character would lower the re-sale value
of the property. He noted that the requirement can make
a "checkerboard" effect of some houses having the sidewalks
and some will not.
Letters supporting Mayor Hyde reported that letters supporting Mr. Henderson's
Mr. Henderson position were received from Maurice Brockington, 314 Hilltop
Drive; J. M. Brennan, 309 Hilltop Drive; Stephen and Elsa
Cameron, 301 Hilltop Drive; Sandra Roundey, George Price,
Peter Desser, and Tim Attaway who also live in the neigh-
borhood.
Maurice Brockington Mr. Brockington presented the Council a petition signed
314 Hilltop Drive by 60 residents in the area asking that the rural character
Chula Vista be preserved.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Coun-
deferral of improve- cilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request for
ments deferral of public improvements at 315 Itilltop Drive be
approved.
23. REPORT ON SELECTION OF SCOOT's contract with Benedict Communications expires
CONSULTANT 'FO CONDUCT June 30, 1980. On June 2, proposals were received from
A MARKETING PROGRAM FOR various agencies to conduct a comprehensive marketing pro-
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHULA gram For FY80-81. Development Services Administrator Rohens
VISTA TRANSIT CENTER submitted a written report indicating that the proposal
submitted by Imagery (San Diego) is a program that would have
the highest benefit for Chula Vista Transit, and he recom-
mended that SCOOT enter into an agreement with this firm for
marketing services for 1980-81.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
24. REPORT ON AGREEmeNT In May 1979 the County Board of Supervisors approved its
BETWEEN SCOOT AND SAN support of the Chula Vista Transit Center and submitted an
DIEGO COUNTY FOR THE LTF claim for $207,000 to Metropolitan Transit Development
DEVELOPMENT OF THE Board and the Comprehensive Planning Organization for develop-
CHULA VISTA TRANSIT ment of the facility. Development Services Administrator
CENTER Roberts submitted a written report stating he is recommend-
ing to S£OOT that they approve the agreement with San Diego
County for their funding participation in the design, right
of way acquisition, and construction of the center.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
unanimously carried that the report he accepted.
25. REPORT OF FY1980-81 A new agreement has been reached with Aztec based on the
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCOOT guidelines established in the FY79-80 agreement and funds
AND AZTEC BUS LINES FOR in the amount of $925,739 have been included in the FY80-81
PROVISION OF INTRA-CITY preliminary budget.
TRANSIT SERVICES
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -13- June 24, 1980
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.)
Development Services Administrator Robens submitted a
written statement reporting that the total cost of service
during FY80-81 is estimaZed at $890,667 or $1.7803 per mile
for 500,290 miles o£ service. SCOOT also pays for unexpect-
ed increases in fuel costs and adjustments to the CPI in
August for the preceding year, so they will owe Aztec about
$20,000 for fuel and $15,072 for CPI adjustment which has
been included in the total budget figure.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
26. REPORT ON EXTENSION TO The agreement between SCOOT and Transit Ads, Inc. for
ADVERTISING LEASE AGREE* leasing of advertising space on the sides of CVT buses
MENT BETWEEN SCOOT AND expires on June 30, 1980. A written report from Develop-
TRANSIT ADS, INC. ment Services Administrator Robens indicated that Transit
Ads has kept the advertising space filled almost to capacity
and the expected revenue from October 1978 through June 1980
will he approximately $10,500. Itc recommended an extension
of the existing contract for a maximmn of one year.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and
unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS AND CO~4MISSIONS
27. REQUESTS FOR REAPPOINT- The following members of various City Boards and Commissions
MENTS TO BOARDS AND have officially requested reappointment and are eligible
Cob~qlSSIONS for an additional four-year term of office (July 1, 1980
through June 30, 1984):
(1) ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION/ Mr. Merritt ltodson
HISTROICAL SITE BOARD
(2) HUMAN RELATIONS COY~4ISSION Mr. Tomas Almaraz
(5) INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSIIIP Ms. Carolina Monro7
COMMISSION & Mrs, Carole Wallace
(4) PARKS AND RECREATION Mr. Edward Thornton
COMMISSION
(5) PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Alex Pressutti
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman
reappointments McCandliss and unanimously carried that the Boards and
Commission members requesting reappointment be reappointed.
MAYOR'S REPORT (None)
COUNCIL COb~ENTS (None)
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. with
the City Clerk excused. City Manager Cole reported that the
meeting reconvened at 10:50 p.m.
ADJOURN~qENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. to the meeting
scheduled for Thursday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. and to the
meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC
City Clerk
By ~ Cindy, ~/~-~-~-/ --
,' Deputy Clerk
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, June 24, 1980
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:0Q ~.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Hyde, Gillow~ Cox~ McC~ndliss, Scott
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNFiENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting ak 10:40 p.m. until Thursday,
June 26, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of %he City of Chu!a Vista, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order
by the City Council at the meeting of June 24, 1980
y ~I'E M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLE~
of Chula Vista, California