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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/04/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. April 22, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council o£ 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 Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Public Safety Winters 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 Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of April 10 and 15, 1980 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Introduction of Council Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. Gerald Lee Bendickson, member of Guest the Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and an Attorney-at-Law. b. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hyde presented the Proclamation to Ms. Pat Orozco, Vice Declaring April 22, 1980 President of the San Diego Ecology Centre, Inc., and Cer- as "Earth Day" tificates of Appreciation were presented to Tiffany, Shannon, and Jeri Lynn Shay for their efforts in the recycling program. ~s. Orozco also presented the girls with tokens of appreciation from the Ecology Centre. c. PROCLA~TION - The Proclamation was presented to Ms. Katherine "Kitty" Declaring the week of Merrett, a volunteer working with the Chula Vista Senior April 20-26, 1980 as Service Center. She accepted it on behalf of all the ¥olun- "National Volunteer Week" teers in the City. 3. ORAl, COMMUNICATIONS (None) 4. WRITTEN CO~Fl~UNICATIONS (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Ityde CONSIDERATION OF REQDEST opened the public hearing, FOR RATE INCREASE - HARTSON'S AMBULANCE SERVICE Hartson's ~nbulance Service requested rate increases which represent an average increase of 36% including some new services not previously authorized by existing Resolution No. 8062 adopted in 1976. Directors of Public Safety and Finance submitted a written report outlining the proposed serviees and the increased expenses experienced by the ambulance service. They recom- mended that the rate sched~le he approved as requested. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2- April 22, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Robert A. Spradley In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Spradley Vice President explained his formula for the new rate schedule, the net Hartson's Ambulance profit loss of approximately $150,000 in Chula Vista last Service year, comparison of the rates with those charged in other cities in the County, and the expense of the paramedic program. In response to a query from Mayor Hyde, Director of Finance Grant said that the percentage of uncollectible accounts is about 5.68%. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion to approve rate It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and schedule unanimously carried that the new rate schedule be approved as submitted and the staff be directed to prepare the necessary documents and bring back a resolution commemorating this action, 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE opened the public hearing. SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-9, THE The tentative subdivision map subdivides a 15,134 sq. ft. FLOWER HOUSE parcel into a one-lot 10 unit condominium project at the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Flower Street in the R-3 zone. On March 19, 1980 the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Negative Declaration in IS-78-9 and recommended approval in accordance with their Resolution PCS-80-9. Director of Planning Peterson explained that this is a proposal to convert an apartment complex under construction to condominiums. He discussed the project briefly commenting on the parking and storage which meet the requirements of the ordinance, adding that he concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation that the subdivision be approved. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10064 - Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was APPROVING THE TENTATIVE waived by unanimously consent, passed and adopted by the SUBDIVISION MAP FOR following vote, to-wit: CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-9, THE FLOWER HOUSE AYES: Councilmen Gil}ow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED opened the public hearing. GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICIES Director of Planning Peterson said the proposed policy was drafted as requested by the Council and is designed to extend the "west to east" development policy of E1 Rancho del Rey to the balance of the easterly planning area in order to foster energy and land conservation, orderly growth, and the economic delivery of city services. On February 13, 1980 the Planning Commission adopted Resolu- tion No. EIR-80-1 and recommended, under their Resolution No. GPA-80-2, that the proposed Growth Management Policies amendment to the General Plan be adopted by the City Council. Mr. Peterson discussed the planning areas divided into five phases, the requirement that the westerly areas be 80% developed before areas to the east are developed, the criteria used for the boundary determination, the ownership of some of the areas and the flexibility allowed the Council to vary from the policy, if necessary. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- April 22, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Council discussion Council discussion ensued with the staff on various aspects of the proposed policy, including ownership of properties, length of time for development of various phases, concern that one property owner has all the rights to developmental rights east of Chula Vista for the next 8 to 10 years, possibility of litigation, the need for cooperation of the County in growth management, the flexibility of the policy to allow the Council to approve development if justified, and potential problems in providing city services (i.e. water and sewer). In answer to a question from the Council, City Manager Cole said that after a brief review of the policy, he could not recommend its adoption. Craig Beam, Attorney Mr. Beam said that Cadillac Fairview agrees that growth 225 Broadway management is needed and concurs with the west to east San Diego policy to the extent it is designed to address needs for (Representating Cadillac physical balance, schools, roads, and environment considera- Fairview Homes West) tions, but they do not agree with the proposed policy as presented by the City staff. He discussed the policies of the County and City of San Diego for growth management plans, commenting on their methodology of establishing "candidate growth areas" keyed to the availability of public facilities and various other planning factors. Using various exhibits, he proposed alternate "phasing" areas for the City of Chula Vista and discussed the rationale as to how each alternative may better help the City in meeting the community needs in a growth management plan. In response to a question from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Beam stated that Cadillac Fairview's property is in all five phases plus an additional phase that is not identified on the City's plan. Robert L. Santos Mr. Santos stated that Cadillac Fairview concurs with ti~e Project Director City's efforts to adopt growth management policies, but they Cadillac Fairview believe there are deficiencies in the proposed policy which (Homes West) limit the effectiveness and workability of the policy. He requested that the policy be expanded and strengthened to provide for goal-oriented performance language and that a more objective phasing map be defined. Council discussion Council discussion followed with Mr. Beam and Mr. Santos concerning desirability of west to east development, need for economic and fiscal balance of the City, environmental concerns to be considered, "leap frog" development, problems such as traffic circulation systems, and the need for coopera- tion of the large property owners to help resolve the problems. Public hearing closed There being no further comments for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Suggestion to continue Following a brief discourse with the ~taff, Mayor Hyde discussion suggested that due to the concerns of the Council, it would be best to continue discussion of this matter for one week to refine questions, or schedule the matter for a Council Conference. Hearing may be readver- City Attorney Lindberg noted that the matter can be continued tised at a later date to discuss the general philosophy of the policy, but if the scope of the hearing is broadened, it should be readvertised for a later date. Held Tuesday - 7:08 p.m. -4- April 22, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde discussion on Item 6 and unanimously carried that discussion of this matter be at a Council Conference continued to a Council Conference to be held on Wednesday, April 30, 1980 at 3:00 p.m. 7a. RESOLUTION - (Continued to April 30, 1980) AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN BY THE ADDENDUM OF GROWTH MANAGE- MENT POLICIES RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10065 - At the March 25 Council meeting, staff reported that it may APPROVING AN APPLICATION be possible to obtain an Area Agency on Aging Grant to OF AN AREA AGENCY ON finance the construction of permanent covers over shuffle AGING GRANT TO CONSTRUCT board courts at Norman Park Center. A grant application in A SHUFFLE BOARD COVER AT the amount of $7,210 has been prepared for Council approval. NORMAN PARK CENTER 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 Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Abstained: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION - (This item was deleted from the agenda) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10066 - The Finance Department stores a large quantity of non-current AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUC- financial records in the Police Department basement. Presently TION OF CERTAIN FINANCE storage capacity has already been exceeded and additional DEPARTMENT RECORDS storage will cost approximately $1,00~ to meet current needs. The proposed destruction of unneeded records, along with microfiching, will result in a manageable storage process with less expense. The City Attorney has submitted his written consent to this destruction. 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 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10067 - The City submitted Local Transportation Funds (LTF) claims APPROVING LTF CLAIM for the next fiscal year for both SCOOT and HandYtrans. The SUBMITTAL FOR FY 1980-81 SCOOT claim was for $938,401 of the estimated Transportation (Continued from 4/15/80) Development Act (TDA) allocation of $1,090,965. The claim for HandYtrans totaled $181,220 to fund the operation from November 1980 to June 1981, The County-wide TDA allocation for elderly/handicapped or dial-a-ride services for FY 80-81 is $1,277,745. The City's claim for HandYtrans will compete with other claims for comparable services. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the followSng vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- April 22, 1980 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OR ORDINANCES (Cont.) 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1906 - At the meeting of April 15, 1980 the Council placed the RELATING TO ANIMAL ordinance on first reading. It amends the Municipal Code IMPOUNDMENT REGULATIONS - to provide specific authority for the disposition of SECOND READING AND impounded dogs. ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be placed on second reading and second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text adopted be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Golf Course monthly fees City Manager Cole referred to a memorandum from the Director to be reinstated of Parks and Recreation concerning the golf course fees during the interim period while the course is being repaired. He reported that staff will now reinstate the monthly passes. b. Budget sessions Mr. Cole reminded the Council that the budget calendar is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 for the overview and the following week sessions will be held starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing into the evening - May 12 through May 16. c. Request of employee Mr. Cole referred to a letter from the Police Officers associations to Association requesting permission to address the Council address Council on during a Council Conference regarding new concerns involving May 8, 1980 the 2% at 50 retirement plan. He said the Chula Vista Employees Association would also like to make a presentation. Me recommended that their representatives be allowed to appear before the Council at the Council Conference on May 8, 1980 with their presentations limited to 10 or 15 minutes each. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman request McCandliss and unanimously carried that permission be granted as requested. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 14. REPORT ON AMENDING THE In a written report, Director of Planning Peterson explained ZONING ORDINANCE TO LIST that Hartson's Ambulance Service has permission from Bay AMBULANCE SERVICES AS General Hospital to park their vehicles in the hospital's CONDITIONAL USES IN THE overflow parking lot east of Fourth Avenue on the north side R-3 ZONE of "H" Street in the C-O zone. The lot is adjacent to the R-3 zone where the ambulance attendants live and they have direct and speedy access to the vehicles which are located in the C-O zone and are well screened from view. This arrange- ment makes the contemplated amendment to the zoning ordinance Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. IS. REPORT ON CONSIDERATION The Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) requested that OF CPO's AIRPORT SYSTEMS the City Council review and comment on the recently completed PLAN UPDATE REPORT Airport Systems Plan Update report. The Planning Director's written report focuses on the evaluation of four alternative commercial airport sites to serve the San Diego region. He recommended that the City oppose any formal CPO action on the report findings at this time, but that the Council offer the CPO the City's support and cooperation in discussions with the Federal government to determine if the Navy's objections to the civilian use of Miramar can be resolved. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and recommendation unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- April 22, 1980 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) 16. REPORT ON PROPOSED 1980 In a written report the Director of Parks and Recreation SUMMER EDUCATION, RECREA- said the City and the Chula Vista Elementary School District TION AND SCHOOL LUNCH conducted a joint Summer School/Playground Program during PROGRAMS the summer of 1979 which was very successful. A similar program is being proposed for the summer of 1980. In con- junction with the program, the Department of Agriculture has requested that the City distribute lunches at the various schools where the programs are conducted. It was recommended that the Council approve the proposed school recreation and lunch program for the summer of 1980 with full cost recovery for City expenses. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council- recommendation man Gillow and unanimously carried that the staff recommenda- tion be accepted. ~AYOR'S REPORT a. Report on CPO meeting Mayor ltyde reported briefly on the CPO meeting, noting that out of 14 members there are 8 new city representatives. Mayor George Bailey of La Mesa was elected Chairman and Mayor Hyde will serve as Vice-Chairman for the remainder of this fiscal year. He said the CPO Board took action to file a growth limitation policy study so it will not be dissimulated to the cities; however, he will make a copy available to Chula Vista City staff as it has valuable information to the City as to full cost recovery for services. b. Meetings scheduled with Mayor Hyde discussed his meeting with merchants from Third merchants on Third Avenue Avenue in the first of a series of meetings planned in an effort to encourage the property owners to improve their facilities. c. Letter regarding Mayor Hyde referred to a letter in the Council packets (under Alpha Beta store Council Information) from Ms. Beatrice Peck concerning City action with regard to the Alpha Beta store. Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow prepare response to and unanimously carried that staff prepare an appropriate letter response for the Mayor's signature. d. Business Salute to Mayor Hyde invited the Council to attend the Business Salute Chula Vista to Chula Vista planned for Saturday morning (April 26) at April 26, 1980 10:00 a.m. e. Invitation received to Mayor Hyde announced that Mayor Morgan of National City has attend Band Review on invited all members of the Council to attend the Maytime May 3 Band Review on Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS Tourist report and Councilman Gillow asked that the progress report on tourist budget postponed until promotion activities and the budget for the Visitor Industry budget sessions for the next year be postponed until budget time. The Council concurred. ~arking lot to be In answer to a query from Councilwoman McCandliss, Assistant cleaned by Public Works City Manager Asmus said that the parking lot at Davidson crew and Church has been placed on the schedule for the Public Works' crews to clean periodically, and if it is placed in the Parking Place District, it would have to be under the jurisdiction of the contractor doing the landscaping. Consideration of placing Community Development Director Desrochers stated that at the Parking District in down- last Redevelopment Agency meeting, a contract was approved town maintenance district for an assessment engineer for the downtown maintenance district and it was requested that he also look at the Parking District to see if it could be included for maintenance. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- April 22, 1980 COUNCIL CO~qENTS (Cont.) Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council- check on maintenance man Scott and unanimously carried that staff check into this. Supreme Court ruling In answer to a question from Councilwoman McCandliss, City regarding Civil Rights Attorney Lindberg said that under the Supreme Court ruling, the City has been declared to be a "person" within the purview of the Civil Rights Act and can be held liable for failure to grant full rights to employees. AB 3080 limitation Mayor Hyde referred to Assembly Bill 3080 where the authority on sale of revenue bonds of a city to issue revenue bonds to finance multi-family rental housing will be limited to cities with a population of 250,000 or more, which is contrary to the City's interest. AB 3080 may affect Special Counsel Reed explained that there is a hearing on financing under SB 99 this bill on April 30 and he is planning to attend and testify before the Housing and Community Development Committee pending Council's approval. He said the bill will adversely affect Chula Vista as it will take away SB 99 financing for low and moderate income housing. Motion to oppose AB 3080 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council go on record as opposing this Bill (AB 3080) with an appropriate letter to the San Diego delegation and co~nittee members. ADJOURNmeNT Mayer Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. and to the joint meeting with the Sweetwater Authority on Monday, April 28 at 4:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk