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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/02/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 26, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, Cali£ornia, 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: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Development Services Administrator Robens, Director of Public Safety Winters, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Director of PAPE Thomson 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 Gillow, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 14 and February 19, 1980 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Introduction of Council Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. William Edwards, member of the Guest Chamber of Conm~erce and Certified Public Accountant. b. Introduction and Mrs. Zoila Niehaus, Vice Chairman of the International recognition of foreign Friendship Commission, introduced the foreign students. students Mayor Hyde presented each student with a Certificate of Recognition. c. RESOLUTIONS The Resolutions commend the following Public Works Employees CO~ENDING PUBLIC WORKS for their exemplary services during the recent devastating EMPLOYEES storms: NO. 9971 William Berry 9972 John Boscosky 9973 Stephen Brandt 9974 Hunter Baughman 9975 Billy Campbell 9976 Juan Castillo 9977 Zeferino Cebrero 9978 Robert Clark 9979 Raul Corona 9980 John Crouse 9981 Ernesto Duran 9982 Josue Estrada 9983 Vernon Force 9984 Matias Fuentes 9985 Raymond Herman 9986 Hector Hernandez 9987 Kenneth Jones 9988 Marvin Keeter 9989 Donald Leake 9990 David Marrufo 9991 Delfino Martinez 9992 James Mason 9993 Robert Masters 9994 Garey McKinney 9995 Michael Mead 9996 Charles Morris 9997 Robert Nolan 9998 William Ortiz 9999 Michael O'Toole 10000 Frederick Padilla Meeting -2- February 26, 1980 10001 Craig Pearl 10002 Serafin Perez 10003 Robert Phillips 10004 Richard Rael 10005 Thomas Rolfes 10006 Eugene Ruan 10007 George Smith 10008 Robert Thompson 10009 Alexander Tirado 10010 Donald Willcuts 10011 Harlan Wilson 10012 Valli Yost 10013 John P. Lippitt 10014 William E. Harshman 10015 William A. Ullrich 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 tlyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None CO)~IUNICATIONS Mr. De Leo questioned why low-income housing is not being Avenue built in the City to replace the condominium conversions. Mayor Hyde explained the City's current status in the housing development adding that the Director of Community Development will contact him and advise him of the housing assistance programs in the City and County. COb~4UNICATIONS traffic A petition with 664 names was submitted requesting two signal lights on "L" Street: one at the corner of Helix Avenue and one at the corner of Melrose Avenue. In addition, the petitioners requested that the traffic problem with re- gard to the school be studied more fully. support Mr. Bob Montgomery, 120 Pepper Tree, Principal of Cook Elementary School and Linda MaFale, 953 Helix Avenue, Cook Elementary School PTA, cited the need for the traffic signals because of the recent traffic accident death of a child in this area a little over a week ago. and the It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to staff and the Safety Commission. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 10016 Section 22932.5 of the Elections Code states that the govern- CANVASS OF ing body may, by resolution, order the canvass of the MUNICIPAL election to be made by the City Clerk prior to the first BE HELD ON Tuesday after the election. APRIL 8, 1980 THE CITY NO. 10017 Trial traffic regulations for the street stop signs have STOP SIGNS been in effect for eight months and recommended to be made AVENUE, permanent. COURT, SLATE STREET, COURT, TOPAZ TOURMALINE COURT City Council Meeting -3- February 26, 1980 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10018 The contractor, G. Spikes Masonry and Concrete Con- ACCEPTING PUBLIC tractors has completed the project in accordance with IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE the plans, specifications and change order no. 1. The CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, total cost including the change order was $7,167.57. GUTTERS, SIDEWALK RAMPS IN THE VISTA SQUARE AND MUELLER AREA (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10019 On November 13, 1979, the Council awarded the contract for APPROVING CHANGE ORDER this project to Arrow Electric. The project was done in NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT TO conjunction with utility undergrounding. San Diego Gas and INSTALL STREET LIGHTS ON Electric Company recently revised their undergrounding FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN schedule for that section of Fourth Avenue between "F" and "E" AND "F" STREETS Center Street so that the poles will be removed in June 1980. Arrow Electric has submitted an estimated cost of $4,870.00 for the additional work of installing the street lights in March. 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 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10020 The Registrar of Voters has billed the City for the special PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL election held on November 6, 1979 in the amount of $6,045.85. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ~]¢ proposition was placed on this ballot: the increase in THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD the Mayor's salary to $12,000 a year with an annual salary IN CONSOLIDATION WITH THE increase of not more than 5%. GENERAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6,1979 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 Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10021 Each year in the eighth month of the fiscal year, the City APPROVING THE SUBMISSION must submit a Performance Report to HUD (Housing Urban Develop- OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- merit) which details the expenditures and accomplishments of M~NT BLOCK GRANT PERFORMANCE the Community Development Block Grant Program. The report as REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE submitted by the Community Development Director, covers the MAYOR TO SIGN APPROPRIATE period January 1 to December S1, ]979 and lists the capital DOCUMENT projects completed, acquisition of properties, Third Avenue economic plans and studies, Town Centre environmental reports and a study on tourism. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the report not being submitted to the Council; the Madrona Storm Drain and alley; the study being made by the Director of PAPE (Policy Analysis and Pro- gram Evaluation); AB 1151 and the report presently being prepared by staff. 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 Mayor Hyde asked that the report include a status of the current programs: "Where the City is at and what it is attempting to do." City Council Meeting -4- February 26, 1980 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10022 The City Attorney requested the purchase of the Burroughs AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE Word Processor to replace the existing Redactron I equip- OF A BURROUGHS WORD PRO- ment. Inasmuch as th~r~ will be a substantial savings CESSOR FOR THE CITY through a trade-in on the Redactron equipment, the City ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK'S Clerk has requested purchase of the same equipment in order OFFICE AND WAIVING BIDDING to obtain the same discounted purchase price and save in the REQUIRE~{ENTS overall maintenance costs. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott that the resolution be filed. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to consider at budget It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor time Hyde that this item be held over for consideration at budget time. Discussion of motion Acting City Manager Asmus explained that the City Attorney does have the amount budgeted for a word processor and the action of the Council would be to approve waiving the bid requirements for this purchase; the word processor for the City Clerk would need a special appropriation of funds. The City Manager's office sees the need for the word processor for the City Clerk's office but cannot support it in mid- year as a special appropriation. In answer to the Mayor's query, City Clerk Fulasz explained her justification for the need of a word processor in her office and the savings of ovor $3,000 if she was able to purchase the unit at the same time as that of the City Attorney. Second withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Scott seconded the motion and the motion carried with Mayor }~de voting "no". Further discussion Councilman Gillow said he has no question in his mind that both the City Clerk's and the City Attorney's office would operate more efficiently with the word processors, but felt that a more thorough study should be made for the utiliza- tion of the word processor in the Public Works Department. He added that the City Clerk should work with the consultant to see which word processor would be more effective (Public Works or City Attorney) for the needs of her office. Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the resolution be modified to delete the references to the City Clerk and funds ~ therefor. Resolution offered as Offered by Councilman Cox, as amended, the reading of the amended text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Gillow Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff look into the immediate word processor needs (whether it is in the City Clerk's office or other offices), and to come up before budget time with a proposal as to how to accomplish these requirements. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: fla. ORDINANCE NO. 1898 The interim ordinance cxtonds the moratorium for an additional INTERIM - PROHIBITING 90-day period of time on those uses previously prohibited in THOSE USES AS SET FORTH the C-T zone by Ordinance No. ]g98. IN ORDINANCE N0.1855 DESIGNATED AS CERTAIN "ADULT RECREATION BUSINESSES" LOCATED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITHIN THE C-T ZONE FIRST READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting -5- February 26, 1980 Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be reading and adopted placed on its first reading and adopted and that 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 CONTINUED MATTERS 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1897 - The ordinance had its first reading on February 19, 1980 IMPLEMENTING PROPOSITION and officiates the provisions of Proposition "C" , the low- "C" APPROVED BY THE rent housing proposition adopted on April 11, 1978. ELECTORS OF THE CITY ON APRIL 11, 1978 - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be placed reading and adopted on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 13. REPORT OF THE CITY i~,NA6ER a. Street closings Acting City Manager Asmus stated that because of the recent rains, MTDB has changed their schedule of street closings as reported at the last meeting. The new schedule calls for closing "L" Street on February 27, 1980 at 8:30 a.m. through February 28, 1980 at 5:30 a.m.; and "H" Street on February 29, 1980 at 8:30 a.m. through March 2, 1980 at 12:00 noon. b. Special Redevelopment Mr. Asmus requested that the workshop scheduled for Agency Meeting February 28, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. be cancelled and that the item be considered at the regular Redevelopment Agency meeting of March 6, 1980. The continuation is requested primarily due to Mr. Richard Zogob's architect being hospitalized at this time. Motion to cancel special It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandlis meeting and unanimously carried that the special Redevelopment Agency meeting scheduled for February 28, 1980 be cancelled and that it be held on March 6, 1980 at which time the Council will recess to the Conference Room for an informal discussion with Mr. Zogob and his architect. c. City Hall r~modeling Acting City Manager Asmus stated that the bid opening for the remodeling will be March 19, 1980 with construction starting on April 14, 1980 and finished by September 6, 1980. d. Nacion and "L" Street The report, as requested by the City Council, is being pre- pared and will be presented to the Council on March 11, 1980. e. Recreational Vehicle Acting City Manager Asmus remarked that this report will be Zoning delayed for four months due to other staff priorities. f. Flood Control damage Acting City Manager Asmus reported on the flood damage to the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course noting the cost to restore the course will be approximately $350,000 to $400,000. Staff is meeting with federal officials in Oceanside on Friday to apply for disaster funds. Mr. Asmus noted that a number of people have volunteered their services to help restore the course. City Council Meeting -6- February 26, 1980 Director of Parks & Recreation Hall commented that he could use all the volunteer help possible and staff will be at the golf course on Saturday and Sunday to show the volunteers what to do. g. County dumping fees Mr. Asmus submitted a report on the County's proposed land- fill tipping (dumping) fee increases, and asked that this be scheduled for Thursday's Conference (February 28th). The Council concurred. h. Sweetwater Flood Control City Engineer Lippitt said he talked with representatives of Channel the Army Corps of Engineers and Congressman Van Deerlin's office. The Corps has put in a request to transfer funds from one project to another in order to construct this channel. The staff is preparing a letter (for the Mayor's signature) supporting this action. Mayor Hyde questioned the strategy of the Sweetwater Authority regarding the level of the Sweetwater Dam in order to get it stabilized. Motion for staff to contact It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss Sweetwater Authority regard- and unanimously carried that staff make contact with the lng Sweetwater Dam level Sweetwater Authority and ascertain from them their strategy for water level management at the Dam so that the Council would know what they are thinking of and to determine whether or not the Council is concerned and wants to take some position with regard to it. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 14. REPORT ON ~NIMAL SHELTER Director of Public Safety Winters submitted a written report STAFFING LEVELS ~ND detailing the staffing levels, hours of operation and operat~ OPERATING PROCEDURES ing procedures at the Animal Shelter. Chief Winters recom- mended that the current operational levels not be changed. Discussion of report Council discussed the hours of operation; the need to define the goals of the Shelter;to have the officers out before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. and rescheduling the work hours accordingly. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Cox, and seconded by Mayor Hyde that the report be accepted. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cox, Hyde NOES: Councilmen Gillow, McCandliss, Scott Absent: None Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that staff bring back a report as to the goals of the Division, what would be the best staffing with the same man hours (more or less hours), and the best schedule to meet that goal. 15. REPORT ON CONFLICT OF City Attorney Lindberg requested deferring the preparation INTEREST CODE UPDATE of a new Conflict of Interest Code until the Fair Political Practices Commission meets to consider a standard code. The FPPC plans to meet the first week of February and after this ordinance is finalized, a new public hearing date will be set for the City's designated employees. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Task Force regarding Mayor t~de reported that he referred to the County Board of property tax distribu- Supervisors the matter of creating a Task Force to attempt tion to get an acceptable proposal for the distribution of property tax upon annexation of incorporated areas to the cities. The Board of Supervisors will consider their position on this matter on March 5, 1980. City Council meeting -7- February 26, 1980 b. Tour of City It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Tour scheduled for March 29, 1980 be rescheduled for April 19, 1980. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. City Attorney and City It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Councilman Clerk Review Scott that the review sessions for the Attorney and City Clerk be rescheduled to Thursday evening, February 22, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. instead of after the Council Conference in the afternoon. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox that the review of the City Attorney be scheduled for 8:15 p.m. after the Council Conference on Thursday, Feb~ ary 28th (or earlier) and that the City Clerk's review be scheduled at a later time. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, McCandliss Scott Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: None b. Police Appreciation Councilman Cox said he was contacted by a number of the people in the Bonita Verde Subdivision expressing their appreciation to the Police for assistance during the flood problems. c. Task Force Committee Councilman Cox noted the action of thc Council on February as agenda item 23rd to form an Economic Development Task Force. It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the selection of that committee be docketed as an item for the next Council meeting. d. 191i Act report for It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott Fourth Avenue section and unanimously carried that the staff report on forming a ]911 Act for an improvement district (or whatever other type of improvement district they would recommend) in order to secure the improvements of a portion of "L" Street (in the area of 914-916 "L" Street, west side of street across from the elementary school). e. Rodent problem In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' inquiry, Acting City Manager Asmus reported that he has received input from the County for a contract to do this work; however, because the number and frequency of the complaints being minimal, it is his opinion that the City should hire a private exterminating company on a contract basis. f. Status report on Alpha It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox Beta Market and unanimously carried that the staff give the Council a brief report, February 22nd, on the Alpha Beta Marke~ negotiations. g. Walker/Scott In answer to Councilman Scott's query~ Mayor Hyde commented' negotiations that the Director of Community Development is setting up a meeting of all the store owners in the Chula Vista Shopping Center as soon as possible. h. Jessop's closure It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the staff give the Council a "thumbnail" sketch on why Jessop's left and what was done to retain them, if anything. City Council Meeting -8- February 26, 1980 i. Lower fee for combined It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman General Plan amendment Cox and unanimously carried that the staff look into setting and rezonings up a special fee for those people who present both the General Plan change and rezoning at the same time and that this be brought back as a recommendation to change the ordinance. j. Meeting with Louis Nohl Mayor Hyde reported that a meeting has been arranged with Mr. Louis Nohl for Friday, February 29, 1980 to discuss the e×pansion project of the Chula Vista Shopping Center. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. to the Con- ference scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. and to the regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. ~ie M. Fulasz, CMC