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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/02/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 5, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole~ City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Mousing Grady, Director of Personnel Thorsen, Director of Community Development Desrochers 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 Cox and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of January 22 and 24, 1980 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAl, ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. John Garrisi, Member of the Board GUEST of Directors of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, who was present as a guest of the Council. 3. ORAL CO~B~UNICATIONS (None) 4. WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR CITY SUPPORT A request was received from Gerald P. May, Jr., President OF SECOND ANNUAL CHULA of the Chula Vista Band Review, for City support of the VISTA BAND REVIEW ON second band review scheduled for November 22, 1980. NOVEMBER 22, 1980 Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman for report McCandliss and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to staff for report and recommendation. b. REQUEST FOR POLICE Mrs. Jean Woodburn of 610 "G" Street, asked that the City ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE Code regarding noise be enforced to prohibit street sweepers ORDINANCE from operating between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Motion to refer to It was moved by Eouncilwoman McCandliss, seconded by staff for report Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for report and preparation of response. c. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF The Chula Vista Area Water Polo Team requested a waiver of FEES FOR USE OF LOMA fees for the use of Loma Verde Fool February 9 through 12, VERDE POOL 1980, in order to hold a marathon in an attempt to break the Guineas World Record of 67 hours and 36 minutes, The City Manager recommended that the fees not be waived since this activity primarily benefit~ the participants. (The fees total $2,599.92, including $259.92 for direct cost of the lifeguard.) Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2- February 5, 1980 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.) Motion to waive fees It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde except for lifeguard that the use of the pool be approved, and that the Fees services be waived with the exception that the team pay for the direct cost of the lifeguard services. Discussion of fees for In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, City Manager Cole use of public facilities reviewed the fee schedule approved by the Co~mcil for the use of public facilities for social or special activities, including the use of Loma Verde Pool. He noted that when school districts use the pool, they provide their own lifeguards and attendants and pay a rental fee of $10.50 per hour. Councilman Scott questioned whether a waiver of fees is appropriate for this type of activity and if other social groups could also request a waiver. Mayor Hyde expressed his concern that a precedent would be set in utilizing community facilities for activities of this nature. Motion to waive fees The motion to approve the use of the pool and waive fees failed except for direct costs for the lifeguard failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cox, Councilwoman McCandliss NOES: Councilmen Gillow, Hyde, Scott Absent: None d. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY: A claim was filed by Sharilyn Stafford for the death of her SHARILYN STAFFORD husband as the result of a car accident at "E" Street and SAN DIEGO West Bay Boulevard on December 9, 1976. After investiga- tion, Carl Warren & Company and defense counsel, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, have recommended that this matter be settled for the amount of $12,500. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman recommendation Gillow that the recommendation of Carl Warren and Company be accepted and that staff be directed to settle the case. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Council Cox, Gillow, McCandliss Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Scott Absent: None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF AMEND- opened the public hearing. MENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALTERNATIVES In June 1978, the Council instructed staff to evaluate the TO ON-SITE PARKING several methods for the financing of public parking in Subarea 1 of Town Centre No. I Project Area and to recommend a parking plan for official adoption. A plan was completed by the Planning and Community Development Departments in May 1979 and, with minor changes, was subsequently approved by the Town Centre Business and Professional Association, Town Centre Project Area Committee, Parking Place Commis- sion, and the Redevelopment Agency. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- February 5, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES [Cont.) Approval recommended The Planning Commission recommended that the proposed by Planning Commission amendment to the City Code relating to alternatives to on- site parking be adopted in accordance with Planning Commis- sion Resolution PCA-80-5 and that the proposed in-lieu parking fee policy for Subarea I be approved in accordance with Exhibit "A" of that same Resolution. Director of Planning Peterson explained that this is an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would require commercial developers within the Subarea 1 to pay a fee in lieu of providing the required off street parking in an amount equal to 25% of the value of the land that would otherwise be devoted to parking. He noted the Planning Commission recommendation and said that he concurs with it. In answer to a question from Councilwoman McCandliss, Mr. Peterson said that the fees will be used for acquisition of land and provision of parking areas. Fees apply to expansion In response to a query from Councilman Cox as to whether the in lieu fees are aUtomatically applied if property is improved, Director of Community Development Desrochers said that the fee applies only if the buildings are expanded and not if they are only remodeled. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Sa. ORDINANCE NO. 1894 - It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be placed on AMENDING SECTION 19.62.040 first reading, and that the reading of the text be waived OF THE CITY CODE RELATING by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following TO ALTERNATIVES TO ON-SITE vote, to-wit: PARKING - FIRST READING AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None b. RESOLUTION NO. 9943 - Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was ADOPTING IN-LIEU PARKING waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the FEE FOR SUBAREA 1 OF following vote, to-wit: CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA NO. I. AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA Director of Planning Peterson noted that the tentative TRACT 80-8, PARKWAY subdivision map for Parkway Place approved in May, 1976 PLACE expired and has been resubmitted by the applicant for the division of 3.08 acres located at the northwest quadrant of Park Way and Fifth Avenue into five lots. He said the applicant also reapplied for a variance which limits the construction to one single family dwelling on Lots 1 through 4. (Lot 5 is already developed with 128 apartment units.) On January 9, 1980 the Planning Commission granted the variance and recommended that the tentative map be approved in accordance with their Resolution PCS-80-8. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -4- February 5, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Condition of approval Mr. Peterson briefly discussed the drainage channel 25 feet in width which crosses the single family lots and stated that one of the conditions of approval of the map requires that the floor plan for the house on the northern- most lot must be reviewed by the staff due to this channel. T. A. German Mr. German said he did have a concern concerning a 566 Hedge Way possible rezoning for more than single family units, which Chula Vista he would object to; however, he said he has no objections to the map as discussed this evening. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed~ Amendment to resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the resolution be amended to provide that the final plans for handling the drainage for this project be brought back before the Council for approval at the time of submission of the final map. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 9944 - Offered by Mayor Hyde, as amended, thc reading of the text APPROVING TEN~FATIVE was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the SUBDIVISION MAP FOR following vote, to-wit: CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-8, PARKWAY PLACE AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 7. PUBLIC ttEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUND- ING UTILITY SERVICES AT Windmill Farms, lessee of the Safeway property at 435 Third 435 THIRD AVENUE Avenue, requested a deferral of the requirement to under- ground the existing overhead electrical service as required by the City Code in conjunction with the issuance of a permit to remodel the existing building. They stated that the cost of conversion at this time would be an nnnecessary burden and that it would be more practical to convert when an overall undergrounding district is formed. Discussion of City Engineer Lippitt discussed the situation during a alternatives slide presentation, outlining the alternatives of installing two meter panels, either on the outside or inside of the building, which would still leave the poles standing in either case. He said he would recommend that the deferral be granted until such time as the City Code would require undergrounding on Church Street, and that Windmill Farms be required to underground at that time. Don Stansell, Assistant Mr. Stansell said it would be difficult if not impossible Secretary, Windmill for the company to place meter panels inside the building, Farms Corporation and at the request of the Design Review Board, they have installed landscaping and trees to make the wall of the building more aesthetically pleasing. He asked that the deferral be granted particularly in view of the fact that Windmill Farms is leasing the building and has already expended a substantial amount of money to upgrade the appearance of the building. Public hearing closed There being no Further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- February 5, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 9~45 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was DEFERRING UNDERGROUND waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the REQUIREMENTS AT 435 following vote, to-wit: THIRD AVENUE AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 8. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. DEFERRAL OF UNDER- GROUNDING OVERHEAD Hilltop Baptist Chruch has requested a deferral of the UTILITY SERVICES TO undergrounding of utility services as required by the City 740 HILLTOP DRIVE Code in conjunction with the construction of an addition to the existing church. Adjacent property owner City Engineer Lippitt said that the addition to the building requests that pole and is approximately 50% of the total structure. He described line be removed the undergrounding requirements using slides to show the location of the pole and line between Lots 722 and 726, also noting that the owner of Lot 722 was required to underground his electrical service and is requesting that the pole be removed. Mr. Lippitt said the estimated cost to the church to underground this line is approximately $2500, Staff recommendation Due to the extent of the improvements and the fact that the removal of the line and pole would add to the aesthetics of the neighborhood, Mr. Lippitt said he would recommend that the request for deferral be denied. J. Michael Reed, President Mr. Reed presented a letter to the Council from the San J. B. Reed Construction Diego Gas & Electric Company stating that the existing Company (Representing facility is adequate to provide electrical service to the Hilltop Baptist Church) church expansion. He discussed the cost to the church for the improvements and commented that it would be a hardship for the church members to meet the additional undergrounding expense, which he has been informed will be approximately $5,000. He stated there will be no harm to the neighbor- hood or community if the undergrounding is deferred until an underground utility district is formed and asked that the request for deferral be granted. George Trusty Mr. Trusty said he undergrounded the service to his property 722 Hilltop Drive as required by the City Code and that he objects to the Chula Vista overhead lines. He stated it is his understanding that the building permit was issued with the understanding that the electric service would be undergrounded, and on that basis he did not object to the expansion of the church; however, he felt the church should also comply with the Code. Wayne Martin Mr. Martin referred to the considerable sum expended to Minister of Music improve the church facility and improving the area and said Hilltop Baptist Chruch it would be a strain for the members of the church to meet an additional $5,000 expense at this time. He asked that the deferral be granted to give the church time to set aside the necessary funds in the next 2 to 3 years. Ann Trusty Mrs. Trusty said that Lot 712 was also required to under- 722 Hilltop Drive ground and that everyone should abide by all the laws of Chula Vista the eommunitp, churches included. She said to her knowledge, permission was never granted for San Diego Gas & Electric Company to use Lots 722 or 726 for the electric service to the church~ In conclusion, she~stated that Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dibble~ 726 Hilltop Drive, asked that she represent them in objecting to the deferral. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- February 5, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) J. Michael Reed Mr. Reed said the church is willing to abide by the law, J. B. Reed Construction but is asking to do so at a more convenient time when other properties in the area are being required to under- ground utilities. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Main line not In answer to a query from Council, Mr~ Lippitt said the undergrounded main line is not undergrounded at this time, and it may be many years before an undergrounding district is formed because of the criteria established in the program. Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and request for deferral unanimously carried that the request for deferral of the undergrounding be denied. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Scott said he will be voting "no" on Item 11 to (Items 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, be consistent with his "no" vote when this matter was 15 and 16) previously before the Council. Mayor Hyde asked that Item 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar to be considered separately. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Consent Calendar Gillow and unanimously carrieu that the CDnsent Calendar minus Item 11 be approved and adopted, with the exception of Item 11. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9946 - Due to a conflict in the different widths of the easement QUITCLAIMING A 2-FOOT as shown on the subdivision map, the grading plans and the STRIP OF THE 20-FOOT plot plan, a house was constructed 18 feet from the property DRAINAGE AND PEDESTRIAN line, 2 feet inside the easement. CEP Associated, agent EASEMENT ON LOT 2S7 OF for the Gersten Companies, requested the City to quitclaim EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT this 2 foot strip of the easement to E1 Rancho del Rey. NO. 5 TO EL RANCHO The storm drain is located 13 feet from the house, and DEL REY there is ample space for the pedestrian easement. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9947 - John Matkin and Edward Gonzales, developers, have completed ACCEPTING PUBLIC construction of the required public improvements for B.B.&K. IMPROVEMENTS, B.B.&K. Subdivision. A final inspection was made on January 18, SUBDIVISION 1980 and all work was completed in accordance with approved plans and specifications. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9948 - Following the retirement of the Fire Chief, the Council AMENDING RESOLUTION approved the appointment of one individual to oversee both 9638 WHICH ESTABLISHED the Police and Fire Departments. This function is to be SALARY BANDS FOR performed under the classification of Director of Public EXECDTIVE Y~NAGEMENT Safety. In another reorganization effort, the Purchasing Department was merged into the Finance Department and the classification of Purchasing Agent is no longer considered as part of the executive management group. It should be deleted from the executive salary bands. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9949 - Recently the status of Purchasing Agent was changed from AMENDING RESOLUTION executive management to middle management, effective 9637 WHICH ESTABLISHED March 1, 1980. in addition, the classification of Principal THE COMPENSATION PLAN Community Development Specialist was established as the FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT result of a study by the Personnel Department in July 1979. EMPLOYEES FOR FY 1979-80 The Director of Personnel recommended that Resolution 9637 be amended to reflect these changes. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- February 5, 1980 CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9950 - The Director o£ Personnel recommended that Resolution 9639 AMENDING RESOLUTION be amended to (1) move the classification of Purchasing 9639 WHICH ESTABLISHED Agent from the executive group to middle management group; EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE (2) add to the executive group the classification of MANAGEMENT FRINGE Director of Public Safety (UC); (3) add Number "10" under BENEFITS middle management group benefits specifying that the incumbent in the classification of Purchasing Agent will continue to receive top management benefits as long as he fills that position; and (4) add the classification of Principal Community Development Specialist, Range 38.8, effective 9/10/79. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 9951 - Effective January 1, 1980, the Federal minimum wage was AMENDING RESOLUTION inoreased to $3.10 per hour. The Director of Personnel 9640 WHICH ESTABLISItED recommended that Resolution 9640 be amended by increasing THE COMPENSATION PLAN the salary range for Intern I, Recreation/Aquatic Aid and FOR UNCLASSIFIED HOURLY Seasonal Assistant from 15.6 ($3.00 to $3.64) to Range EMPLOYEES 16.3 ($3.10 to $3.77) effective 2/8/80. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9952 - The Director of Personnel recommended that Resolution 9661 AMENDING RESOLUTION be amended to increase the salary range for Library Page 9661 WHICH ESTABLISHED from 15.6 ($3.00 to $3.64) to Range 16.3 ($3.10 to $3.77) WAGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS effective 2/8/80 in view of the increase of the Federal REPRESENTED BY THE CHULA minimum wage to $3.10 per hour. VISTA EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIA~ TION (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 1I. RESOLUTION NO. 9953 - The Final Map for Casa Verde Condominiums has been checked APPROVING FINAL MAP by the Engineering Department and found to be in conformity FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT with the Tentative Map for the conversion of 6 existing NO. 79-6, CASA VERDE apartment units into condominiums at the northeast corner CONDOMINIUMS of Third Avenue and "D" Street. Mr. Ray Burgess, the sub- divider, has paid all fees and submitted all required documents. Storage exceeds In response to a question from Mayor Hyde, City Engineer requirement Lippitt explained that the developer has installed a total of 288 cubic feet of storage space per unit (50% adjacent to the unit and 50% in the carports) which exceeds the 256 cubic £oot requirement of the tentative map. 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 MoCandliss, Gillow, Cox Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 17. RESOLUTION NO. 9954 - The basis for the Encroachment Permit is that the sign in APPROVING ENCROACFJ4ENT its present location is obstructed by the landscaping which PERMIT #80-2 ALLOWING was required at the time the restaurant was built. It is LOVE'S RESTAURANT TO also partially under the cave of the building which contri- PLACE A SIGN WITHIN butes to poor visibility. The Planning Department has THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY reviewed the construction plans of the new sign and concurs AT 89 BONITA ROAD with the size and location. The City Engineer recommended approval as the proposed location will not be hazardous to pedestrian traffic or cause inconvenience to the public. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- February 5, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 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 18. RESOLUTION NO. 99SS - Several months ago the City Attorney informed the Council AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR that the offer of $7,700 for the westerly slope rights of TO EXECUTE GRANT DEEDS Crest Drive had been accepted by Canyon Plaza Limited, but FOR SLOPE RIGHTS ON the City's offer of $16,000 had been rejected by Huffman CREST DRIVE Construction Company for the easterly slope rights. Huffman Construction Company has now accepted the City's offer and checks have been received from both Canyon Plaza Limited and Huffman Construction Company in the amounts of $7,700 and $16,000 respectively. Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopfied by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandligs, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 19. RESOLUTION - Due to the lack of available and suitable sites, City and APPROVING AMENDED County staff have been unable to secure the sites necessary MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- to conform to the requirements of the Memorandum of Under- STANDING BETWEEN THE standing to provide a low-rent family public housing program. CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO The Director of Community Development recommended that COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY the MOU be amended to provide that the number of units on any one site shall not exceed the zoning requirements of the City as detailed in the City Code. This will increase the number of units permitted in a public housing site, but in no event will the number be greater than that permitted by the City Code. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by'unanimous consent. Concern regarding a Councilman Scott asked what some of the problems are in change in concept finding scattered sites and expressed his concern that changing the MOU is changing the concept of the program. Director of Community Development Desrochers said that HUD (U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) requires that all sites be secured with prices before an option can be placed on the property, and the problem is that many lots already have houses which makes an excessive expense; however, several lots may be available for up to 20 - 30 units in one area. Suggestion to research Councilman Scott suggested that it would be best to get other alternatives more information and background on what has happened in other communities as there may be alternatives of more benefit to the City. Substitute motion to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councllman Scott continue Item 19 for and unanimously carried that this matter be held over for two weeks two weeks, and that language (in the resolution) that would provide the opportunity to seek housing sites in the manner originally contemplated, but still provide the opportunity for selection of sites for some higher density as allowed by zones, be drafted and brought back to the Council for consideration. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -9- February 5, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 9956 - In October, 1979 the Council appropriated $5,000 from the DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR General Fund for the purpose of restoring a rain damaged OF FINANCE TO RECORD rest room on the Golf Course, but it was not specified APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS that the appropriation was a loan. Since the Golf Course AS LOAN TO GOLF COURSE operates as a quasi-enterprising activity and it is FUND desirable that ali income and expenditures be accounted for accordingly, adoption of the resolution will allow Finance to carry this expenditure as a loan to the Golf Course Fund. 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, Gl]low, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 21. RESOLUTION - (This item was deleted from the Agenda.) APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR LEGAL FEES - TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD ACQUISITION 22. ORDINANCE NO. 1895 - The State law has been amended to allow for an expanded AMENDING THE CITY definition of bingo to include "break open" - a game much CODE TO EXPAND THE like that operated in supermarkets where a card is given DEFINITION OF BINGO - to a person whoscratches or peels off a cover to reveal FIRST READING numbers or symbols which may result in a prize. A request has been received from the Girls' and Boys' Clubs that the City Code permit "break open" to be played. The City Attor- ney discussed this matter with the Police Department and they anticipate no police problems with this new game. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be first reading placed on first reading, 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, tlyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 23. ORDINANCE NO. 1896 - This ordinaoe is designed to meet the problem of young AMENDING THE CODE teenagers carrying snakes on their person and scaring RELATING TO THE unsuspecting members of the public in public places. KEEPING OF REPTILES - FIRST READING (Continued from the meeting of 1/22/80) Ordinance place on It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss that this ordinance first reading be placed on first reading, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the fei]owing vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- February 5, 1980 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Cont.) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 9957 - The plans for work at these intersections called for the ACCEPTING TRAFFIC widening of Otay Lakes Road. The contractor placed a thin SIGNALS, OTAY LAKES layer of pavement overlay on the new and the existing ROAD AT BONITA ROAD street surface which has been repaired twice since late AND EAST "H" STREET December and is still not acceptable. H. L. Foster INTERSECTIONS (Continued Construction Company has been informed that prior to the from the meeting of City Engineer recommending acceptance of his work, the 1/15/80) overlay problem must be permanently corrected. The City Engineer recommended acceptance of the work performed by Perry Electric Company for the construction of traffic signals and appurtenances. A final inspection was made on ,January 4, 1980 and all work was completed in accordance with the terms of the contract. 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 25. RESOLUTION - The City Engineer requested that this item be continued AMENDING RESOLUTION for two weeks in order to negotiate an acceptable agreement 9828 WHICH ESTABLISHED with the Telephone Company for the future elimination of AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY the overhead crossing. DISTRICT NO. 110 ON FOURTH AVENUE FROM "F" TO "G" STREET AND ALONG CENTER FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO LANDIS AVENUE (Continued from the meeting of 1/22/80) Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Soctt, seconded by Councilman Item 25 Gillow and unanimously carried that this item be continued for two weeks. 26. ORDINANCE NO. 1893 - On September 13, 1979 the Council accepted the City Manager's AMENDING THE CITY CODE recommendation to delegate to the Design Review Committee RELATING TO MULTIPLE the responsibility for reviewing commercial and industrial FAMILY DWELLINGS, COM- developments in cases where the "P" Modifying District is ~RCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL attached to the underlying zone. The ordinance was placed PROJECTS IN "P" PRECISE on first reading at the meeting of January 22, 1980. PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be placed on second reading and second reading and adopted and the reading of the text be adopted waived by unanimous consent, The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Gillow, Cox Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 27. REPORT(S) OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT REGARDING INCREASED At a meeting on ,January 9, 1980 with the solid waste haulers, COUNTY LANDFILL DUMP FEES the County of San Diego outlined their proposed increase in refuse dumping fees which amounted to a 108% increase. The tentative date for the Board of Superviaors to consider this matter is March 4. In a written report, the City Manager said that Chula Vista Sanitary Service did not feel the increase justified snd he will work with them to develop a response to the proposed fees and Council action will he requested at a subsequent meeting. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -11- February 5, 1980 REPORT(S) OF TttE CITY MJkNAGER Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. b. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR City Manager Cole requested that the Council approve his OF PUBLIC SAFETY appointment of William "Bill" Winters as the Director of Public Safety. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott appointment as requested and unanimously ca?ried that the appointment be approved. c. Workshop scheduled Mr. Cole said a workshop on Goals and Priorities has been tentatively set for }larch 15 (Saturday). Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and workshop date of unanimously carried that the date of March 15 be approved. 3/is/s0 d. Request £or Executive Mr. Cole asked that an Executive Session be held at the Session end of the Agenda to discuss personnel negotiations and a litigation matter. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman Session McCandliss and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held as requested. e. Discussion of TV Mr. Cole briefly discussed the "mock up" of the TV monitors. monitors Mayor Hyde suggested that comments be made on this at the conclusion of the agenda items to give staff some input. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 28. REPORT ON THE COST TO In a written statement, Director of Building and Housing INSTALL A SOLAR ENERGY Grady indicated that the estimated cost of design and COLLECTOR SYSTEM FOR installation of a solar system for the Public Services THE PUBLIC SERVICES Building and the City Hall is $100,000 - which would BUILDING AND CITY HALL provide 65% of the total energy required to heat the build- ings~ He noted that a cost effectiveness analysis indicates the solar system cannot be economically justified for several years. A letter has been sent to the Secretary of the Department of Energy requesting information regarding grants or other financial assistance which is available. Mr. Grady recommended that the solar energy equipment for the buildings be considered in the C.I.P. budget for 1980-81. 29. REPORT ON MANPOWER On December 18~ 1979 the Council asked staff to look at the REQUIRED TO REFINE THE manpower required to update the General Plan and to report GENERAL PLAN back prior to consideration of the budget for FY 1980-81. Director of Planning Peterson submitted a detailed report on the work to be done, the ability of existing staff to do the work, and an analysis of hiring a consultant vs. expanding the staff of the Planning Department. It was Mr. Peterson~s recommendation that the Council determine not to retain a consultant but consider adding an Associate Planner to the staff during forthcoming hear- ings on the 1980-81 budget. Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman this matter during Gi]low and unanimously carried that the Council discus5 budget sessions this matter during budget sessions. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- February 8, 1980 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 30. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR A letter received from Charles A. Camarata requesting an ACCESS EASEMENT ACROSS access easement across City owned property was referred to CITY OWNED PROPERTY staff on December 11, 1979. City Engineer Lippitt, in a written statement, said the property is north of "H" Street and west of 1-805 and City vehicles use the road for access to a low portion of the property to dispose of excess dirt and concrete material. The pavement is narrow and is in fairly poor condition. In Mr. Lippitt's opinion, allowing adjacent homeowners to share the roadway would create an unsafe condition; also, use of the road by the public would create a demand for maintenance; therefore; he recommended that the request be denied. Concern regarding In answer to a query from Councilman Cox as to whether notification to Dr. Camarata was informed of the staff's position and that Dr. Camarata this would be on the Council agenda tonight, Mr. Lippitt said a copy of the report was to be sent to Dr. Camarata but he did not have a copy of a letter indicating this was done. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Item 30 for one week Cox and unanimously carried that this matter be held bver for one week to make sure Dr. Camarata receives notification. REQUESTS AND REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 31. REQUEST TO SPONSOR In May 1968 the Council approved the Safety Commission's SEMINARS FOR CITIZEN request to sponsor an Automobile Club of Southern California TRAFFIC cOMMITTEES presentation entitled "A seminar for citizen traffic committees." Seminars were scheduled and subsequently cancelled due to low registration and the Automobile Club suggested a year's delay before rescheduling. The Commission again requested approval to formally contact the Automobile Club to begin preparations for sponsoring these seminars. Motion to grant request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor ltyde and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Council to be notified The City Clerk was requested to inform the Council when of seminar dates the seminars are scheduled. 32. REPO~r ON REQUEST FOR On November 13, 1979 the request of Clarence Knight POSTING OF SIGNS ON (117 Jefferson Avenue) for posting of signs at the entrance JEFFERSON AVENUE to Jefferson Avenue stating that this street is not a "truck route" was referred to staff, on November 27 the staff's report was accepted and referred to the Safety Commission for recommendation. Safety Commission The Safety Commission has recommended that no further action recommendation be taken nt this time and that this matter be placed on their November agenda for reconsideration prior to the 1980 Christmas holidays. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight said that there is some misunderstanding -- the 117 Jefferson Avenue trucks run every day and not just during the Christmas Chula Vista holidays, although truck traffic is increased at that time. Staff concurs with In response to a question from Mayor Hyde, City Engineer Commission Lippitt said there was Police patrol of the area during the holidays and one citation was issued during this period. He said he concurred with the Safety Commission recommenda- tion. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman recommendation McCandliss and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Safety Commission be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -13- February 5, 1980 M~IYOR'S REPORT a. Staff commended for Mayor Hyde complimented the staff on Feaster Park - noting work on Feaster Park the beauty of the park and the work o£ the staff ~n arranging the dedication program. He said several letters have been received from grateful grade school children. b. Appointment to Human Mayor ltyde said he would like to appoint Reverend Samuel Relations Commission "Gene" Collett to the Human Relations Commission. Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman appointment McCandliss and unanimously carried that the appointment be ratified. Church interested in Mayor Hyde said Reverend Collett has indicated that his working with the City church is still interested in low cost housing and he will for low cost housing contact City staff to see if the City can work with the church in developing a senior citizen high rise facility. c. Firm interested in Mayor Hyde stated that Mr. ,Jerry Lipp of Carter Hawley Hale discussing shopping Properties Incorporated has indicated a desire to meet center at 5th and within the next two weeks with City staff and representatives Broadway of Sears & Roebuck and Walker-Scott to re-examine the matter of the Chula Vista shopping center~ d. Consultant firm working Mayor Hyde said he met with Dick Brown of Otay Land Company on design for "H" Street who reported that the Company has engaged the firm of Project Design Consultants to design the alignment of "H" Street, including a formula to spread the costs. e. Letter received regarding The Mayor referred to a letter received from Mr. Alexander alleys adjacent to Third regarding the conditions of the alleys adjacent to Third Avenue Avenue. f. Motion for draft of a It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow solar heating ordinance and unanimously carried that when the conference is held on solar heating that the staff have prepared at that time for Council consideration a draft of a solar heating ordinance. COUNCIL COMMENTS 33. RECOMENDATION TO FOR~ Councilman Gillow presented a statement on "Chula Vista's AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO Image" to the Council for discussion which included the PROMOTE CHULA VISTA suggestion for an ad-hoc committee to plan a "red carpet" IMAGE tour of th~ City. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Councilman Item 33 until March Scott that this matter be considered at the conference on conference goals and priorities in March. Councilman Cox suggested that it may be more productive for the Council to consider this matter separately at an "economic su~it" meeting on a Saturday. Substitute motion to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman meet on February 23 McCandliss and unanimously carried that the Council meet (Saturday) on February 23 (Saturday) at 8:30 a.m. and have as the only item on the agenda discussion about the economic future of Chula Vista. a. Storm damage at Councilman Gillow referred to the storm damage to the cover Norman Park over the shuffle board court at Norman Center. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman on storm damage Scott and unanimously carried that the staff come back with a report - no hurry - on how that will be repaired with special attention to the water leakage problem. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -14- February 5, 1980 COUNCIL COMJqENTS b. Two additional members Councilman Gillow referred to previous Council direction to be appointed to to expand the Visitor Industry Committee to seven members. Visitor Industry Mayor Hyde said he will appoint the two additional members Committee to this conunittee. c. Letter regarding Welfare Councilman Cox referred to a letter received by the Council Council program from the Chula Vista Welfare Council outlining the emergency assistance given individuals and family units in the area. Motion for letter of It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman appreciation to Welfare Scott and unanimously carried that a letter of appreciation Council be prepared for the Mayor's signature congratulating the Welfare Council on the work they do. d. Council candidates to In response to a suggestion by Councilman Cox that interest- be invited to attend ed Council candidates be given a briefing session on budget briefing session matters and City operations, City Manager Cole said it is standard procedure that a letter is sent to the candidates inviting them to attend such a briefing session. e. Meeting held with Councilman Cox reported briefly on a meeting he and Mayor Chula Vista businessmen Hyde attended with businessmen in the community who offered their services to promote the business image of Chula Vista. He said the Council will be hearing more from them at a later date. f. Request for waiver Councilman Scott referred to the request denied by the of fees reconsidered Council this evening for waiver of fees for the use of Loma Verde Pool by the Water Polo Team. Motion to reduce fees It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman to $10.00 per hour Gillow and unanimously carried that the fee charged be $10.00 per hour for the pool plus the cost of the lifeguard service. g. "Inclusionary" housing Councilman Scott commented on an article in the Wall Street Journal recently concerning low cost housing which discussed the concept of "inclusionary" housing where a certain per- cent of homes are designated for moderate income families when a large development comes before the Council for approval. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde in six weeks and unanimously carried that the staff come back with a detailed report in six weeks on "inclusionary" housing - what it is, what the effects have been in other areas, and whether the City of Chula Vista should consider it. h. Discussion of TV monitors In further discussion of the TV monitors, it was the general concurrence of the Council that the recessed monitors would be best; however, Mayor Hyde suggested that consideration be given to the alternative of placing a 21" or 25" TV monitor in a structure that could also serve as a podium for the use of the public. Motion to consider an It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and alternative unanimously carried that before a decision is made that the Council have an opportunity to bring a table set at the proper height for an example to see whether or not a monitor of that sort in that position (as a podium) would work, Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -15- February 5, 1980 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. with the City Clerk excused. The City Attorney reported that the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk