HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/02/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Saturday - 8:30 a.m. February 23, 1980
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was
held on the above date beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott
Councilmen Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg,
Community Development Director Desrochers
1. DISCUSSION: On February 1, 1980, Councilman Gillow sent a memo to the
"CHULA VISTA IMAGE" Council recommending the formulation of an ad-hoc committee
to meet until mid-summer and charged with setting up a
red-carpet tour of Chula Vista to business and community
leaders throughout the County in order to promote a better
image of the City. The Council scheduled discussion of this
matter for today's meeting.
Suggestions and Discussion followed during which each of the Council members
recommendations by the discussed the progress made in the City during the past two
Councilmen years; the business climate; the way visitors look upon the
city; the bayfront development; Third Avenue improvements;
the $25,0~0 budgeted for promotion for the last two years
and never used; policy of the Council to be accommodating
but not aggressive. General suggestions followed:
Councilman Cox: (1) take inventory and list all positive and
negative things about the City; (2) get tile people in Chula
Vista to shop in the City instead of going outside; (3) do
something to attract tourism and get outside people to come
in and spend their dollars; (4) submitted an article from
the San Diego Tribune and the song: "Chula Vista" noting
the need for some positive action.
Councilwoman McCandliss: (1) instead of talking about an
"image" the term to be used should be "promoting the commu-
nity;'' (2) define the concerns and set up a work program
involving the community.
Councilman Scott: (1) first find out what (the Council) is
trying to do; (2) what is going to be accomplished;
(3) what's wrong with the City as it is now; (4) go after
quality rather than quantity business.
Councilman Gillow: (1) simply wanted to have a small commit-
tee £ormed to do something to show businessmen (such as
Buf~um's) that Chula Vista has the type of clientele they
are looking for.
Community Development Director Desrochers: (1) must get
better pre~s coverage for Chula Vista; (2) discussed the
adverse comments regarding the Bloom development.
Mayor Hyde: (1) noted all the stores that have come into
Chula Vista in the past £ew years; (2) recommended that
the Visitor Industry Committee be involved in the process;
(3) disolve the Mayor's Economic Advisory Committee and set
up this Task Force Committee; (4) don't want to see the
City grow just for the sake of growing and not concerned
whether people who have not been here llke the City, it's
whether or not the people who live here like it; (g) Council
should address itself with the quality of the City.
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Gena Cesena: (1] heard nothing but praise for this Council
throughout San Diego County; (2) it is a great challenge:
must determine how and where (the Council) wants this focused.
Motion to form Task Force It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde
that in an effort to allow the Chula Vista City Council an
opportunity to assess the City's present image and to initiate
steps that might be needed to improve that image, (Councilman
Cox) moves that:
The Chula Vista City Council create an Economic Development
Task Force of seven members whose responsibilities would be
the following:
(1) Research how Chula Vista's present image has affected
the City's ability to attract quality development in the
business sector;
(2) Review current City policies and procedures which impact
Chula Vista's economic vitality, contrasting City and non-
City residents' impressions of Chula Vista's image;
(3) Report findings and make recommendations to the Chula
Vista City Council.
Membership in the proposed Economic Development Task Force
would be composed of the following:
(1) The President of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce;
(2) One member appointed by each Council member (five
members in all};
(3) One member appointed by the Council-at-large
Discussion of motion Discussion ensued as to the time frame for the Task Force
and it was concurred that 4 to 6 months would be appropriate.
Incorporated in motion Councilman Cox stated he would insert this time frame in the
motion; Mayor Hyde agreed to the second.
Chamher membership After discussion, it was agreed upon that No. 1 of the
Membership be changed to read: "A member of the Chula Vista
Chamber of Commerce appointed by the President."
Inserted in motion Councilman Cox agreed to insert this in the motion; Mayor
Hyde agreed to the second.
Motion carried The motion as amended carried unanimously.
Secreterial service Councilman Cox indicated that since this was a working commit-
tee, there would be little need for secretarial services,
except at the time the committee is ready to make its recom-
mendations.
In answer to the Mayor's query, City Clerk Fulasz commented
that she met with the Assistant City Manager and they will
be going over all the committee meetings and secretarial
services.
Mr. Asmus added that, at the present time, he is in the
process of compiling the list of the committees and will
report back to the Council on the services for this particular
Committee.
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Economic Advisory Mayor Hyde stated that he will dissolve the Mayor's Economic
Committee Advisory Com~nittee and this can be considered a replacement
for that Committee.
As to the question of staff, Mayor Hyde indicated that the
same staff could assist this committee plus whatever supple-
ment is needed.
Recess A recess was called at 9:50 a.m. and the meeting reconvened
at 10:00 a.m.
Dwontown Task Force Mayor Hyde remarked that for sometime now, he has been
Committee attempting to get the Downtown Business and Professional
Association to put together a Task Force (from their own
membership) to contact all store owners [or merchants) along
Third Avenue to spruce up their businesses. This has not
come about. Mayor Hyde remarked that he has asked the City
}lanager and Mr. Desrochers to set up a number of meetings
with a small group of these merchants, the Mayor, a member
of the staff plus one Councilmember and have a staff presen-
tation about what is happening along Third Avenue and
encourage the merchants to do something with their own
properties. Also, have some handouts and answer questions
regarding building code, parking fees, and financing that
is available (LDC).
Staff time City Manager Cole said that staff time would consist of
contacting the merchants (or property owners) - a secretarial
type duty. Staff would be present at the meetings to provide
information and answer questions.
Information expected Mayor Hyde said he expects staff to provide: (1) a handout
development project; (2) financing (LDC); (3) information
regarding the now requirements for the parking district fees;
(4) comments with regard to the need to tie in the individual
improvements with those of the entire area.
Motion to set up It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
meeting unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to set up
a series of these meetings and that the staff provide assis-
tance for such a program.
Chamber of Commerce Mayor Hyde announced that the Board of Directors of the
meeting Chamber will be meeting on Saturday, March 1 and would like
to have two Councilmen attend.
Councilwoman HcCandliss indicated that she will attend.
GLENN RESTAURANT FLOOR City Manager Cole noted that there are conflicts which must
REMODELING PLAN be resolved: (1) when there is a banquet at the restaurant,
there can be no 'drop-in' trade; {2) if the restaurant is
to be competitive with what's going on in the Valley, some-
thing has to be done with the facility and it will be
expensive.
Cost estimate Mayor Hyde noted the figures presented total approximately
$300,000 to $350,000 for the cost of remodeling plus new
furnishings.
Discussion of plan The Council reviewed the plan making comments about the loca-
tion of the banquet, restrooms, access to the coffee shop and
banquet rooms; moving the coffee shop down to the pro shop
and having the pro shop located at the present cart shop;
repairs to the golf course because of the flooding; expansion
of the building at the east side; combining phase 1 and phase
2 of the project which incorporates the expansion; formulating
the terms of the lease agreement; anticipated volume of
business after the remodeling and the increase in the rent.
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Andre Duranleau Mr. Duranleau reported on the restaurants he designed
Facilities Designer (Sheraton Hotels, etc.) and said that the Glenn plan, as
submitted~ needs very little change. He detailed the process
and route by which the meals will be served.
Mr. Don Danielson, lessee, noted that the remodeling plan
adds 150 seating capacity to the restaurant.
Dance floor Mayor Hyde questioned the need for the 8' x 9' dance floor
in the cocktail lounge inasmuch as there is a dance floor
in the dining area.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested that this space could be
used for a piano bar or small musical entertainment.
Motion to delete dance It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
floor unanimously carried that the plans, as modified, be tentative-
ly approved (Conceptual approval). .5'~ . .. r. .. z:~
Lease City Attorney Lindberg said that he hasn't seen the lease
since he last drafted it. Assistant City Manager Asmus
commented that he sent the lease to the Director of Finance
for comments and additions. It will then be sent to the
Director of Building and Housing for review after which time
it will be submitted to the Council for approval.
Motion to accept staff's It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde
recommendation and unanimously carried that the staff's recommendation
(on the lense) be approved.
Architectural services It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Cillow
and unanimously carried that the staff be authorized to
receive proposals for architectural service at City expense.
Financing Assistant City Manager Asmus discussed the financing remarking
that he feels it would be appropriate for the City to loan
the money for this operation. If the lessee goes out and
borrows the money at 18% interest, the City has to amortize
that as well as the improvements. Mr. Asmus added that he
will be coming gack to the Council with a report on the
financing arrangements.
Mayor Hyde asked that the detailed plans and schedule of
construction also come back to the Council.
AD.JOURMENT Mayor ttyde adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. to the meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
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