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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/05/27 MINHTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. May 27, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council convened in Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. for personnel negotiations and recessed to the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m, ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Current Planning Supervisor Lee, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Traffic Engineer Hansen 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 Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of May 15, 19, and 20, 1980 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None) 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Matherly Mr. Matherly asked that the City Council take action to 402 Oaklawn Avenue oppose the operation of the proposed Tijuana train. Chula Vista Clarence Knight Mr. Knight spoke against the installation of a signal at 117 Jefferson Avenue "E'~ Street and Woodlawn and asked that it be installed at Chula Vista Jefferson and "E" Street as a more appropriate location - or at least that a marked crosswalk be placed at Jefferson and "E". He said he was speaking on behalf of the residents in this area. He also commented that the Safety Commission did not consider this matter as it was not referred to them. Motion to refer signal It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor ttyde and at Woodlawn and "E" to unanimously carried that the signal at Woodlawn and "E" Safety Commission Street be referred to the Safety Commission with a report back to the Council. Jack Skapin Mr. Skapin said that the traffic problem on Nacion has been 942 Nacion Avenue alleviated considerably; however, when the boulevard stop Chula Vista sign was installed at Roman Way and Nacion, it was recom- mended that two palm trees and a small tree in between be removed so the stop sign would be visible, and this was not done. Motion to refer tree It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox removal at Roman Way and unanimously carried that the removal of the trees be and Nacion to staff referred to staff with a report back to the Council. Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -2- May 27, 1980 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FROM TOWN CENTRE 71ae Town Centre Business and Professional Association request- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ed permission to display the American Flag along Third Avenue ASSOCIATION TO ATTACH on June 14 by attaching them to the parking meter posts in FLAGS TO PARKING METER a manner that will not interfere with the operation of the POSTS ON JUNE 14, 1980 meters. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott request subject to and unanimously carried that the request be approved subject staff conditions to staff conditions. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOP- opened the public hearing. MENT PLPdq FOR RANCHERO SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA The applicant submitted a Sectional Planning Area plan for AND TENTATIVE ~P FOR the development of the Ranchero area of E1 Rancho del Rey CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-5, Specific Plan located north of Telegraph Canyon Road approxi- EL RANCHO DEL REY mately one-half mile east of 1-805. He filed a letter UNIT 6 (Continued from registering general concurrence with the Specific Plan and 5/13/80) a tentative map identified as E1 Rancho del Rey Unit 6. Director of Planning Peterson stated Unit 6 is located between E1 Rancho del Rey Unit 5 and Casa del Rey tract. He noted that the Specific Plan requires each developer of more than 250 units or more than 50 acres to provide two housing types, and this development complies in providing three types - detached single family, zero lot line units, and couplets (duplexes). Current Planning Supervisor Lee, using overhead transparen- cies and slides, described the development in detail in- cluding: (1) total area of 180 acres; (2) open space; (3) environmental concerns; (4) high school site; (5) standard, couplet and zero lot line lots; (6) park sites and fees; (7) a portion of the area is in the County and must be annexed prior to approval of the final map; (8] architecture and development standards. Mr. Lee noted that the Planning Commission approved the Sectional Planning Area plan in accordance with their Resolution PCM-80-7 and the tentative subdivision map in accordance with their Resolution PCS-80-S, with several conditions attached. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning zero lot line units, lot size, Dark site and park fees, and density allowance for the entire Ranchero Sectional Planning Area (415 units). Low and moderate income Director of Planning Peterson discussed the issue of Iow and housing moderate income housing. He referred to the letter from Mr. Dick Brown (representing the Gersten Company) proposing seven alternatives, particularly noting the option to construct Section 8 housing off site at Telegraph Canyon Road and Nacion. Mr, Peterson said, in order to comply with the Housing Element requirements, he would recommend that the low and moderate income housing be provided within the development. Dick Brown Mr. Brown referred to Item 13 of the Planning Commission 1050 Pioneer Way Resolution PCS-80-5 (page 5). He said an agreement has E1Cajon been reached with the Elementary School District and docu- (Representing the meats signed; however, no agreement has been reached with Gersten Co.) the High School District. He reported that they have made several efforts to resolve the matter with the ltigh School District, and since they have not shown there is a shortage of classroom space or overcrowding, he asked that the developer be relieved of any responsibility to the Sweet- water High School District. Held Tuesday - S:00 p.m. -3- ~ay 27, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Extension of Pasco del Mr. Brown referenced Item 18 of PCS-80-5 relating to the Rey extension of Pasco del Rey north of "J" Street to "H" Street. He said in view of the Watt development plans, the developer would like to delete the off site improvements or defer them. He asked that they be given permission to work with staff on this matter on an alternative to bonding. Reimbursement District - With regard to Items 29 and 30 (page 8/PCS-80-5) concerning "H" Street, Telegraph reimbursement districts, Mr. Brown referred to a proposed Canyon Road and Paseo amendment to these items presented this evening designating Ladera the precise amounts. He said they have not had time to review this and cannot respond at this time; however, he said they will participate as appropriate and will agree not to protest the formation of a district. Low and moderate income In connection with low and moderate income housing, Mr. Brown housing discussed the alternatives presented in his letter (Agenda Item 5a, Exhibit 3), particularly noting the option to com- bine the requirements for 26 units in the Terrace Appartment development with the 27 for E1 Rancho del Rey Unit 6 for a total of 63 units and suggesting they be placed on another site or a combination of sites, or allow increased density. He described the area at Paseo Ranchero and Telegraph Canyon Road where Section 8 housing could be developed as their preferred location. Philip Jolliff Mr. Jolliff explained that the District Board has scheduled Director of Facilities this item for their meeting of June 5 when they will be and Budgets, Sweetwater considering school fees. He referred to a resolution sub- High School District mitted to the Council previously which is still in effect regarding overcrowding, Itc said the District cannot assure that school facilities will be available and is requiring fees from the developers. He also discussed the proposed school site in this development, commenting on the size being below the normal requirement and the problem of financing construction. Jerry Valk Mr. Valk expressed his concern regarding the provision for 291 Camino Vista Real school facilities and suggested that consideration be given Chula Vista to planning for adequate school facilities throughout the Dick Brown Mr. Brown said the School District staff has been cooperative (Gersten Co.) and the Gersten Company is agreeable to paying the fees established in the past. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Sa. RESOLUTION NO. 10102 - Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived APPROVING DEVELOPMENT by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following PLAN FOR RANCHERO vote, to-wit: SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss~ gillow, Cox Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None In response to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Peterson said he would recommend the Council require the provision of 37 low or moderate income units within the E1 Rancho del Rey Unit 6, and that the slight increase in density was 6f little concern. Discussibn followed indicating that the increase in density resulting from the removal of a number of single family homes and the construction of 37 apartment units would be on the order of 20 - 25 units. Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -4- May 27, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Motion to modify It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox Condition 2 of that Condition 2 (page 4, PCS-80-S) be changed as follows: PCS-80-5 - page 4 Everything in the last line from the word "or" be stricken - "...or in an alternative location acceptable to the City Council" to require the solution of the problem on site; with suggested language as follows: "Approval of the tentative map is contingent upon the applicant's provision of 10 per- cent of his housing units for rental units affordable to low or moderate income families on the subject site." (Deleting the words "at a price" and "either.") Clarification of Mayor Hyde clarified that the intent of the motion is to motion provide 10% rental units for low and moderate income families on site. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott expressed his concern that this may not be workable and also that the concept of the P-C zone is not being followed in planning for the overall area, but planning is being done "subdivision by subdivision." Suggestion for addition Councilwoman McCandliss suggested as part of the motion, that to motion the Condition state "the provision of at least 10%" - adding the words "at least." City Attorney suggestions City Attorney Lindberg suggested that approval of the final map be conditioned upon the provision of the 10% low and moderate income units - not the tentative map; and recom- mended the addition: "...that prior to submission of the final map, the developer shall present the program for the means o£ achieving this goal for consideration and approval by the Council." Additions to motion - Mayor Hyde said he would incorporate both suggestions by motion carried the City Attorney and Councilwoman McCandliss in his motion. Councilman Cox agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. Motion to retain It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde Condition 18 that Condition 18 (page 7, PCS-80-5) remain as drafted by the staff. (Improvement of Pasco del Rey.) Suggestion to modify City Engineer Lippitt suggested that Condition 15 (last Condition 18 line) be modified to change the word "bonding" to "security" and after City Engineer, add "and/or City Council, as appro- priate.'' (The last sentence to read: "Improvement of Pasco del Rey may be deferred subject to security approved by the City Engineer and/or City Council, as appropriate." Motion modified and Councilman Scott said he would add this modification to his carried motion. Mayor Hyde agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hyde expressed his concern that Condition 14 leaves the decision to the developer as to the selection of Para- graph "a" or Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott Condition 14 and unanimously carried that additional wording be added to Condition 14 (page 6, PCS-g0-5) that "the final decision will be subject to Council approval at the time of the final map." Proposed amendment Mayor Hyde referred to written material submitted by the to Items 29 and 30, City Attorney thi~ evening as a Recommended Amendment to page 8 - PCS-80-5 Item No. 29 and 30, page 8 - Conditions of Tentative Map Approval. Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -5- May 27, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) City Engineer Lippitt said the amendment really applies to Item 30 and that Item 29 should remain as written. The City Attorney concurred that this would be appropriate. Motion to approve amend- It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman ment to Item 30 as McCandliss and unanimously carried that the amendment to presented by the City Item 30, as presented by the City Attorney be approved. Attorney (Relative to a reimbursement district -Paseo Ladera) 5b. RESOLUTION NO. 10103 - Offered by Councilman Cox, as amended, the reading of the APPROVING TENTATIVE text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by MAP FOR EL RANCHO DEL the following vote, to-wit: REY UNIT 6 AYES: Councilman Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Gillow Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox Item 26 and 26a after and unanimously carried that, after the public hearing on the public hearing on Item 6, the Council consider Item 26 and the related 26a - Item 6 installation of signal lights on "L" Street at Helix and Melrose. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. DEFERRAL OF UNDER- GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Mr. A1Moutkamp is relocating his business from its existing AT 333 THIRD AVENUE location at 328 Third Avenue to another existing building at 333 Third Avenue. In order to conduct his business, extensive interior modifications are necessary and due to the value involved (more that $20,000], the City Code requires that the existing overhead utility services be undergrounded. In a written statement, the City Engineer said that enforce- ment of the mndergrounding requirements at this time would place an undue financial burden upon the business owner and recommended that the request for deferral be approved and the service undergrounded as part of the formation of an overall undergrounding district. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 1010~ - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the test was DEFERRING UNDERGROUNDING waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the REQUIREMENTS AT 333 THIRD following vote, to-wit: AVENUE AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 26. RBPORT ON REQUEST FOR In February 1980 thc Council referred a petition to the INSTALLATION OF SIGNAL S~fety Co~ission which requested the installation of signal LIGHTS ON "L" STREET lights on "L" Street at Helix and Melrose; and the Council AT HELIX AND MELROSE also asked the Commission to study more fully the traffic problem with regard to Cook Elementary School. In a written report~ the Safety Commission informed the Council that after reviewing v~rious data and meetlng with interested citizens and the Principal of Cook Elementary School, the Commission is recommending (1) that a traffic signal be installed at Monserate and "L" within FY 1980-81; an~ (2) that a traffic signal be installed at Melrose and "L", contingent on tho installation of a cul-de-sac on Nacion Avenue. Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -6- May 27, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) 26a. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR The petition requesting installation of traffic signal INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC lights on "L" at Helix and Melrose and the traffic problem SIGNALS ON "U' STREET with regard to the Cook Elementary School was also referred BETWEEN NACION AND to staff. The City Engineer submitted a written statement CUYAMACA recommending that: "No action be taken until a final deci- sion is made on the intersection of Melrose and "L" Street and the sharp vertical crest easterly of this intersection." 'Council discussion The Council and staff held an in depth discussion on the request for these signals on "L" Street, including the future need for a signal at Melrose as it now meets the warrants for a signal, subject to the hill to the east being graded; the intersection at Monserate does not meet the criteria for a signal; the signals at First and Second on "L" have had a minor impact on slowing traffic; the Council has previously determined there will not be a cul-de-sac on Nacion; and the action taken at the budget session to defer the installation of a signal at Melrose for one year. Steve Morrison Mr. Morrison clarified that the Safety Commission report Chairman, Safety covered two separate items - the petition for a signal at Commission Melrose and "L" and the traffic problem with regard to the Cook Elementary School, with a recommendation on each item. He said the Commission is concerned with the traffic problems on "L" Street as experienced by the citizens in the area, and they believe the basic problem is speed. He noted the dif- ficulty in enforcing the speed limits in the Courts. Mr. Morrison said the Safety Commission would urge the Coun- cil to reconsider the decision to delay the installation of a signal at Melrose and "L". Dr. Robert Montgomery Dr. Montgomery spoke in favor of the signal at Monserate as Principal a solution to the problem regarding Cook School. He urged Cook Elementary School that the signal be approved as there is more of a problem in the summer months with children crossing the streets to the playground. He also said he could control the crossing at Monserate with a junior patrol crossing guard under his supervision. Charles Johnson Mr, Johnson spoke in favor of the signal at Monscrate which 908 Monterey Court will help people on Monterey Court to make a left turn on Chula Vista "L" Street. Council discussion Council discussion ensued with staff concerning the cost of moving a signal if one was installed at Monserate and later moved to Melrose; the cost of underground equipment which would have to remain; and the possibility of doing this as an interim solution. Motion to install It was moved by Councilman Cox that the installation of a signal at Monserate and traffic signal mt Monserate and "L" be approved. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Mayor Hyde report and unanimously carried that the staff be asked to come back to the Council and indicate if there is enough evidence to begin engineering work in this fiscal year, and perhaps begin the project itself, and have this brought back before the budget is approved. RECESS A recess was called at 9:40 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m. Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -7- May 27, 1980 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman (Items 7 through 13) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10105 - Arrow Electric Company has completed the construction of ACCEPTING PUBLIC street lights on Fourth Avenue in accordance with contract IMPROVEMENTS - STREET documents dated November 29, 1979. A final inspection was LIGHTS ON FOURTH AVENUE completed on May 9, 1980 and the City Engineer recommended BETWEEN "E" AND "F" that the project be accepted. STREETS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10106 - Mr. Parker, owner o£ the property, applied for permission to APPROVING ENCROACHMENT encroach into City right of way to construct a retaining wall PERMIT NO. 80-10 TO in order to prevent slippage of the slope adjacent to the W. R. PARKER AT right of way line. He proposes to construct a 5 foot wall for 342 CAMINO DEL CERRO a distance of 90 feet along Camino Elevado, 6-1/2 feet GRANDE behind the curb. The City Engineer recommended approval with the condition that a separate construction permit be obtained from the Engineering Department. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10107 - The City Charter requires that a public hearing be set to GIVING NOTICE OF A provide for citizen comment on the proposed use of Revenue PUBLIC HEARING TO Sharing funds and on the Fiscal 1980-81 budget. The resolu- CONSIDER THE ADOPTION tion sets the public hearing for June 17, 1980. OF THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE FY 1980-81 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10108 - Chula Vista Sanitary Service, Inc., filed a letter of request SETTING A PUBLIC to increase certain rates, effective July 1, 1980. The HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION Director of Finance recommended that the date of June 17, OF RATE INCREASES FOR 1980 be set for the public hearing. A schedule of present TRASH SERVICE, CHULA and proposed rates is available in the City Clerk's office. vISTA SANITARY SERVICE, INC. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10109 - As directed by the City Council on May 20, 1980 a resolution OPPOSING PROPOSITION 9 has been prepared memorializing their opposition to Proposi- tion 9, the 50% cut in the state income tax. After careful consideration, the Council indicated that the wisdom of Proposition 9, in combination with Propositions 13 and 4, is dubious and they wish to record their opposition to this measure. ]2. RESOLUTION NO: 10110 - It is proposed to leave the present carpet in place (replac- APPROVING CHANGE ORDER ins sections that are worn or loose) to be used as the pad #1 FOR CITY HALL for new carpeting. This will result in a credit of $3,450 REMODELING PROJECT ~orremoval and installation of new carpet padding. Also, it wa5 determined that the drinking fountain does not have to be relocated, resulting in a credit of $80.00, for a total credit of $3,530. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 10111 - On removing a wall supporting a porch roof beam and later the APPROVING CHANGE ORDER plaster~ it was revealed that the existing beam wa5 two #2 FOR CITY HALL beams at one time supported by a column. In order to bridge REMODELING PROJECT the 21 foot span and carry a roof and ceiling load, it is necessary to install a beam and columns supported on pier foundations, at a total cost of $1,727.56 for material and labor. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -8- May 27, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 14. RESOLUTION NO. 10112 - Bids were received for dredging three lakes at the Municipal REJECTING BID FOR THE Golf Course from three contractors as Follows: (1) DiMent's DREDGING OF THREE LAKES Backhoe Service - $43,200; (2) Cabrillo Crane and Rigging - AT THE CHULA VISTA $83,578.50; and (3) Ursa Corporation - $88,425.00. The MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE low bidder has presented evidence that he made an error in his computations which would result in a significant dif- ference in the cost; he also indicated that he does not own the type of equipment necessary to do the job, but was planning to rent itHe requested that his bid be withdrawn. Staff recommended that the bids be rejected and they will be making alternate suggestions as to what means should be used to remove material from the lakes. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 10113 - The Traffic Engineer has assumed the additional duty of ESTABLISHING SPECIAL Transit Coordinator until this position can be filled. Due PAY FOR TRAFFIC to the increased responsibility and extra workload, 3taff ENGINEER/ACTING TRANSIT recommended an added 5 percent salary for the Traffic COORDINATOR Engineer. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent; None 16. RESOLUTION NO. 10114 - When the Master Fee Schedule was adopted, the fee for a PROVIDING FOR A FEE FOR General Plan Amendment was not included so it remained at GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, $200.00 plus $2.00 for each acre over 5 acres involved in AND A REDUCED FEE FOR the application. In February 1980 the Council directed GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS staff to look into setting up a special fee for a General AND REZONING FILED Plan charge and arezonlng at the same time. Staff recommended CONCURRENTLY that a fee be established for General Plan Amendment appli- cations at $1100.00, plus $2.00 for each acre over 5 acres and a combined fee for General Plan Amendment and rezoning applications at the sum of the two separate fees minus 10%. Concern regarding Councilman Scott expressed his concern that the 10% is not discount percent adequate to make people request a General Plan change along with a rezoning. He suggested that it be 15% to 25% as this would help the procedures before the Planning Commission and Council if people are encouraged to file both at the same time. Motion to amend It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott resolution to increase that the fee be reduced by 20% and the procedure to be percentage figure evaluated aEter one year of operation to see what the impact is. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, as amended~ 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 Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -9- May 27, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) Motion for evaluation It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott in one year and unanimously carried that the results of this action be evaluated a year from now at budget session. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 10115 - The Third Avenue Street Improvements program in 1980-81 is FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT located between "F" and "G" Streets and was not environ- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT mentally reviewed last year. After an Initial Study Appli- DUE TO A CO~qUNITY cation on this project, the Environmental Review Committee DEVELOPMENT BLOCK recommended that the Council find the project will not result GRANT PROJECT in any significant adverse environmental impact. It has been included in the 1980-81CIP budget. Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss. the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 18. ORDINANCE NO. 1911 - At the meeting of May 6, 1980, the Council determined they AMENDING SECTION 5.54.100 would no longer conduct a public hearing to consider the OF THE CITY CODE RELATING adjustment of rates for taxicabs in the City. The ordinance TO FARE RATES FOR TAXI- amends Section 5.54.100 to eliminate public hearing require- CABS WITHIN THE CITY OF ments. CHULA VISTA - FIRST READ- ING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that the ordinance be first reading placed on first reading, and the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 19. ORDINANCE NO. 1912 - The Council approved the recommendation of the Youth Conunis- AMENDING SECTION sion regarding the procedures for making appointments. The 2.46,040 OF THE CITY ordinance implements the following procedure: (1) The CODE RELATING TO Council will select one student from each high and junior APPOINTMENTS FOR THE schoo] within the City limits; (2) one member will be YOUTH COS~qlSSION - selected "at large"; (3) the terms of office will be FIRST READING staggered and will be two-year terms; (4) four members to be selected in odd-numbered years; (5) five members to be selected in 1980 to serve two-year terms expiring in even- numbered years. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed first reading on first reading, and the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandl]ss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 20. ORDINANCE NO. 1910 - The ordinance amends Chapter 12,32 o£ the City Cede to AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 establish landscape maintenance of the public right of way OF THE CITY CODE RELAT- between the private property line and the curb line. The lNG TO MAINTENANCE OF Council placed the ordinance on first reading on May 20, LANDSCAPING BY PROPERTY 1980. OWNERS OR TENANTS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Held Tuesday - S:OO p.m. -10- May 27, 1980 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE (Cont.) Ordinance placed on It was moved by CounciIman Scott that this ordinance be second reading and placed on second reading and adopted and that the reading adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 21. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON DESIGN REVIEW The Council referred Design Phases 2 and 3 to the Design COF~qlTTEE ACTION ON THE Review Committee for recommendation. The Committee recom- GLENN RESTAURANT mended Phase 3 subject to several conditions. Staff recom- mended that the Council accept Design Phase 3 subject to the conditions as recommended by the Committee, except considera- tion of the deck area on the north side of the building; and to authorize the architect to proceed with the design develop- ment and construction document phase subject to execution of an architectural agreement. In answer to a question from Mayor Hyde, Assistant City Manager Asmus said it is his recommendation that the decking on the north side not be included at this time. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox with staff recommendation and unanimously carried that the report and staff recommenda- tion be accepted. 22. QUARTERLY REPORTS FOR Development Services Administrator Robens submitted a detailed CVT (SCOOT) AND quarterly report for Chula Vista Transit and HandYtrans, HANDYTRANS including the following summary: Chula Vista Transit: (1) The total ridership for CVT was up 22.1 percent in the third quarter of this fiscal year compared to the same quarter last year. Six of the seven routes had increased ridership. (2) The farebox revenue increased 49.9 percent for this quarter compared to FY 1979 third quarter, and all of the cost-per-passenger figures have shown a substantial decrease. HandYtrans: This report covers the period ,January through March, 1980. Comparing statistics between the second and third quarter are not too meaningful as the second quarter costs are inflated due to a starting date of November 19, 1979 and start-up costs. Ridership has increased each month, with an average of 85 revenue passengers per day using the system in March 1980. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council- man Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 23. REPORT ON SECTION In accordance with Council direction, the Director of Planning 66412.2 OF THE SUB- st~mitted an analytical report on Section 66412.2 of the DIVISION I~P ACT, State Subdivision Map Act and made the following two recom- PERTAINING TO REQUIRE- mendations: MERrI' THAT REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS BE (1) That the Council find the provisions of Section 66412.2 CONSIDERED AND BALANCED would be met hy making the general finding in connection AGAINST LOCAL PUBLIC with each tentative map as recommended by the City Attorney's SERVICE NEEDS AND FISCAL office, e.g., "The City h~s considered the effect of this AND ENVIRONMENTAL ordinance and/or action on the housing needs of Chula Vista RESOURCES and has balanced these needs against the public service needs of its residents and available fiscal and environmen- (2) That the Council find detailed substantiation of the above finding will not be generally required for subdivision map proposals and local subdivision legislation. Held Tuesday - S:00 p.m. -11- May 27, 1980 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (Cont.) Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 24. REPORT ON MISS SOFTBALL The Chula Vista League of Miss Softball America requested AMERICA REQUEST FOR that the City provide permanent facilities for the League BALLFIELDS at City expense. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall provided a written explanation of the Council policy on youth league facilities and recommended, in accordance with the policy, that (1) the Miss Softball America League continue to be assigned their present playing area as long as the League is viable; (2) the League be permitted to erect permanent type structures on their assigned area, at their expense, as long as the structures do not prevent the area from being used for multipurpose sports activities; and (3] the playing area assignment be re-assessed each year as it is for other youth leagues. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Motion for letter It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow advising League of and unanimously carried that the President of the Miss Council action Softball America League be advised of the Council's action on this request by letter. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 25. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Goodrich, owners, requested designation INCLUSION OF THE "STAFFORD of this house as an historic site subject to the provisions HOUSE" ~F 640 FIFTH AVENUE of the City Code. They submitted a letter substantiating IN THE HISTORICAL SITES that the site meets the established criteria for recognition. REGISTER The Historical Site Board at their meeting on May 19, 1980 recommended that the "Stafford House" be included in the City's Historical Site Register. Staff concurred. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor recommendation Hyde and unanimously carried that the reconunendation he accepted. 26. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR (Considered following public hearing on Item 6 - see page 5 INSTALLATION OF SIGNAL of the minutes.) LIGHTS ON "L" STREET AT HELIX AND MELROSE 26a. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR (Considered following Item 6 - see page 6 of the minutes.) ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON EAST "L" BETWEEN CUYAMACA AND NACION AVENUES MAYOR'S REPORT Historical Building Mayor Hyde said the Historical Building Preservation Commit- Preservation Comsnittee tee is "alive and functioning" in an effort to encourage people to identify location of historical buildings that may be threatened with demolition. Boards and Commission Mayor Hyde announced that on June 30 a number of uancancies vacancies coming up will occur on various City Boards and Commissions. He said he would appreciate any recommendations from Members of the Council for appointments. Held Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. -12- May 27, 1980 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Scott discussed the problem of not being able to enforce traffic speed limits because of Court decisions. Motion to contact It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilwoman State Legislators McCandliss that the Council contact the City's Legislators, both Senate and Assembly, and ask them to help in preparing a law to provide a maximum speed limit with certain criteria and safety factors the City needs for the safety of citizens of Chula Vista. Suggestion for resolution Mayor Hyde suggested that the motion include that a resolu- tion be prepared for consideration by the California League of Cities at their annual convention. Addition to motion - Councilman Scott included the Mayor's suggestion in his motion carried motion. Councilwoman McCandliss agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. Concern regarding Councilman Cox said he had a call from Julian Lopez, Assistant traffic control at Superintendent of the Sweetwater High School District,re- Bonita Vista Junior garding a traffic problem at Bonita Vista Junior High School. High School He expressed a concern in that the School assigns faculty members to stop traffic at the crosswalk using a sign which may create a liability to the School District and the City for using lay people to control traffic. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott from City Attorney and unanimously carried that the City Attorney report back and staff to the Council regarding the liability of the City and/or the School District when professionals or volunteers are utilized in controlling traffic at school crossings; and that staff be requested to consider whether there are any viable alternatives available to utilizing manual traffic controls at Bonita Vista Junior High School on 0ray Lakes Road. Councilman Gillow referred to the problem of overcrowding at various schools. Motion for meeting It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman with School District Scott and unanimously carried that staff be asked to set up Boards a Council Conference with the School Boards, with staff to propose a date. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m. to an Execu- tive Session for personnel negotiation matters on Thursday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m. and to the regular meeting on June 3, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ~ CMC CITY CLERK i - AL, "/ / "- <~" " " > Y r~ ~-.. By - ~[-.. ,~Z~ '~., - "- - ~ / D~puty City Clerk / MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. May 27, 1980 Date The City Council met in the Council Chambers/Council Conference Room, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at S:00 p.m. with the followi~tg: Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMS]{T The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m. until Thursday, May 29, 1980 at 4:30 p.m. in the ~Xgx~g~Bg/Conference Room, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, Jane A. Dicdrichs, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the meeting of May 27, 1980 City of Chula Vista, California ~ Jane A. Diedrichs · -~ ,r., , v - .... ' ' ~_ , r~t :.~,, ' ' ' an:; :~: tt,~': Deputy City Clerk of the ,. ~, .,: . ~S ~: held ~esday, May 27, 1980, ':'::.~t ~:,': Wednesday, May 28, 1980 '.t ~ .,' z~-'.rz :7: 9:30 a.m. taa doo~ Of th~ t~lace ~% which . Za.~,a a~aetln~ of May 27, 1980  pu~y Cl. ty ~ day of /.~ennie M. Fulasz, City C~rk, CMC City of Chula Vista