HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/07/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. July 24, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vis~a, 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 Building and Housing
Grady, Community Development Director Desrochers, Director of Personne
Thorsen, Administrative Analyst Swartfager
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 Scott, seconded by Councilman
Cox and carried 4-0 that the minutes of the meetings of July
12 and 17, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to
each Councilman. Councilwoman McCandliss abstained on the
minutes of July 12 and Mayor Hyde abstained on the minutes
of July 17.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
3. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS
David Malcolm Mr. Malcolm, speaking on behalf of himself and his client,
683 Calma Place asked that the Council send a letter to the Santa Fe Railway
Chula Vista in support of a local developer being selected in the
matter of purchase and development of Bayfront property
(approximately 17 acres at Bay Boulevard and "J" Street).
He urged that consideration be given to local developers
as being important to the people in Chula Vista in keeping
funds "at home."
Premature for City to City Manager Cole and Community Development Director Desroche
participate at this time advised the Council that the City will be very much involved
in the design and land uses proposed for the development and
that it would be to the best interest of the City to remain
objective at this time: any action of the City to participa~
at this point might be premature as the process now is betwe~
the Santa Fe Railway and prospective developers.
City Attom~ey Lindber£ concurred with the statements of Mr.
Cole and Mr. Desrochers that the City should remain outside
of the entire transaction at this time.
James Matherly Mr. Matherly spoke in opposition to the Metropolitan Transit
402 Oaklawn Ave Development Board "apparatus" and asked that the public not
Chula Vista support the San Diego/T~juana passenger train. He also aske~
that the MTDB agenda items show (1) total cost to the taxpay~
and (2) source of funds.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 2 - July 24, 1979
4. WRITTEN CON~qUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO LANDSCAPE Mr. Ricardo Leon requested that Orange Avenue be landscaped
ORANGE AVENUE in the vicinity of Melrose Avenue.
Landscaping included in City Manager Cole advised the Council that landscaping of
1979-80 CIP Orange Avenue from Hilltop Drive to 1-805 is in the 1979-80
Capital Improvement Program, Project RS-23, in the amount
of $168,000.
Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded hy Councilman Cox and
staff comment unanimously carried that the staff comment on this be accepted
Mayor Hyde noted that Mr. Leon did not furnish an address
where a response could be forwarded to him.
b. PETITION TO CORRECT A petition signed by 44 residents of Nacion Avenue was
THE "DANGEROUS AND presented to the Council requesting that one of the following
HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC actions be taken to correct a traffic problem on Nacion
PROBLEm' AT NACION Avenue: (1) Speed bumps be installed on Nacion Avenue betweer
AVENUE BETWEEN "L" Roman Way & Inkopah; (2) stop signs be installed on Nacion
AND EAST NAPLES STREETS Avenue at Roman Way and Inkopah; or (3) radar police patrol bc
assigned Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30 a.m.
to 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and
for recommendation and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for
action recommendation and action.
c. GUIDELINE FOR FORCED The Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce submitted a report on
RELOCATIONS IN THE forced relocations in the Town Centre Focus Area prepared
TOWN CENTRE FOCUS by their ad-hoc committee and endorsed by the Chamber's
AREA Board of Directors. It was the recommendation of the Chamber
of Commerce that their report be used by the City as a
guideline for all future forced relocations.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow
Agency, Committee and unanimously carried that this be referred to the Redevelot
and staff ment Agency, Project Area Committee and staff.
d. REQUEST TO RAISE The South County Council on Aging recommended that the
UTILITIES TAX EXEMPTION utilities tax exemption limit for senior citizens be increase~
LIMIT FOR SENIOR from $7,500 to $12,000 to comply with the State homeowners
CITIZENS FROM $7,500 and renters refund figure.
TO $12,000
Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman
McCandliss and unanimously carried that this be referred to
staff for comment and recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
S. PUBLIC HEARING - L & M Professional Consultants, Inc,, have requested that the
CONSIDERATION OF CONDE~ATION City consent to the acquisition of an easement near the
ACTION IN CONNECTION boundary line of their neighboring property, which belongs
WITH VILLA SAN MIGUEL to Frank Ferreira, for a sanitary sewer and storm drain to
DRAINAGE AND SEWAGE serve the Villa San Miguel Subdivision.
EASE~NT
Request to continue Mayor Hyde said a request has been received to continue this
Item 5 item and that both parties concerned have indicated their
willingness for the continuance.
Motion to continue It was moved by Mmyor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
for two weeks and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for
two weeks.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - S - July 24, 1979
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLbTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.)
a. RESOLUTION - (Continued for two weeks - see motion under Item 5)
CONSENTING TO THE
ACQUISITION OF AN
APPURTENANT EASEMENT
IN PROPERTY AT VILLA
SAN MIGUEL BY MEANS
OF EMINENT DOMAIN
OTHER MATTERS
6. CONSIDERATION OF A~.~NDI~ENT City Attorney Lindberg advised the Council that Item 6
TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING has not been noticed as a public hearing. Since the
TO STORAGE REQUIREMENTS matter is not included within the zoning ordinance, it does
FOR CONDOMINIUMS not require a public hearing either before the Planning
Commission or the Council; however, people have previously
m~de known their comments on the ordinance, both before the
Commission and the Council.
Mr. Peterson, Planning Director, said that in May, 1979 staff
submitted a report to the Council pertai~ing to a proposed
amendment to the Code regarding private storage for condominJ
developments and a proposed storage policy establishing
standards for the location of the private storage space.
After reviewi]%g F. H. A. standards, staff recommended that a
sliding scale be established requiring a minimum of 150 cu. J
for a studio or one bedroom unit with 50 cu. ft. increments
for each additional bedroom. It was also recommended that
the storage space be limited to two locations for each unit,
with 40% of the storage adjacent to the unit.
Mr. Peterson described the ordinance requirements and said
that the Planning Commission, on July Il, 1979, voted 6-0
to recommend adoption of the amendment in accordance with
their Resolution PCA-79-12 and that staff concurs.
Council discussion Council discussion followed with staff concerning the
criteria for establishing the minimum storage space in any
one area; rationale for a portion of storage to be adjacent
to the unit; security requirements; difference in apartment
storage requirements and condominium requirements; if locate{
adjacent to the unit, 100% of the storage could be provided
in carports; consideration of separate buildings for storage
and that the ordinance will make it more difficult to conver~
apartments to condominiums.
Legal opinion regarding City Attorney Lindherg expressed his legal opinion regarding
police powers locational requirements for the storage areas and expressed
concern that this may not satisfy police power requirements
which relate to public health, safety, moral and general
welfare of the public. He concurred that storage is a
valid imposition to be placed on condominium conversions or
apartment units, but not location areas.
Gene York Mr. York snoke against the ordinance, commenting on (1) the
160 Brightwood ordinance precluding the conversion of 99% of apartments
Chula Vista to condominiums; (2) problems with adjacency requirement for
second story units; (3) the need for conversions to provide
low and moderate income housing: and (4) the vacancy factor
has increased and is no longer a problem. He suggested that
the adjacency requirement be eliminated and that different
standards be established for existing apartment conversions
and for new construction for apartments.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - July 24, 1979
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.)
Concern regarding Councilman Cox spoke in favor of portions of the ordinance,
requirements for but expressed his concern regarding the requirements for
adjacent storage storage adjacent to units, particularly for second story
apartments.
Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Cox that items 2, 3, 7 and 8 be
Items 2, 3, 7 and 8 deleted from the proposed ordinance, dealing with allocation
of proposed ordinance of 40%, 60%, and the requirement that storage be adjacent.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Hyde said he concurred with Mr. Scott's observation
~ncerning Item 8 regarding storage in carport areas.
Motion to amend ordinance It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
and unanimously carried that the words "if not adjacent to
the unit" be added to the sentence for Item 8 (page 2:
"Storage located within the carport area shall not constitute
more than 60% of the required space if not adjacent to the
Speaking against
departures from standards Councilman Scott snoke against the ~rovision that the Council
may apprpve departures from the sta ed standards as this may
involv, e review of each proposal.
Mr. Feterson explainea that ail condominiums will be coming
to the Council because they require the tentative map process
which applies to new construction or conversions.
Speaking in favor of Councilwoman McCandliss spoke in favor of the ordinance
requirements for adjacent providing adequate storage in a safe and secure manner,
storage and stated the adjacent storage is important.
6a. ORDINANCE NO. 1873 It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be placed on
A~NDING SECTION 15.56.020 C first reading, as amended, and that the reading of the text
AND ADDING SECTION be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the
15.56.070 TO THE MUNICIPAL following vote, to-wit:
CODE RELATING TO THE
REQUIREMENT OF STORAGE AYES: ~ayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, McCandliss
FOR CONDOMINIUM UNITS - Noes: Councilmen Cox, Scott
FIRST READING Absent: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. 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 79-19 FOR Director of Planning Peterson said that the project site is
CONVERSION OF BONNIE BRAE a 0.8S acre parcel located on the north side of Bonita Road
APARTMENTS TO CONDOMINIUMS adjacent to the Municipal Golf Course and was developed with
(Continued from ?/10/79) a 2-story, 20 unit apartment building. He said the applicant
has revised his original storage plan to meet the proposed
amendment to the ordinance relating to condominium storage,
and in fact exceeds the requirements.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative
subdivision map in accordance with their Resolution PCS-79-19
Staff concurred.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the
hearing was declared closed,
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - July 24, 1979
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.]
7a. RESOLUTION NO. 9682 Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was
APPROVING TENTATIVE waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR following vote, to-wit:
CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-19,
BONNIE BRAE CONDOMINIUMS AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde
CONSIDERATION OF AM~ND~NT opened the public hearing.
TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO DWELLING GROUPS Section 19.04.876 of the Code defines a "dwelling group" as
a "group of two or more detached buildings used for dwelling
purposes located on a parcel of land in one o~fnership and
having any yard or court in common." Mr. Peterson said the
original intent of the "dwelling group" provision was to
allow additional dwelling units on a parcel when the additio
would not exceed the density permitted in the underlying
zone. The requirements of Section 19.58.130 of the Code
are subject to differing interpretations which can lead to
development which is not in accordance with the original
intent.
The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the amend~e
to Section 19.58.130 in accordance with their Resolution
PCA-79-9.
Requirements grouped In response to a question from Councilwoman McCandliss as
for easy reference to the necessity of items "A" through "N" in view of the
provision of item "O", Mr. Peterson said some items pertaini
to front yard, side ya:d and rear yard, and the minimum widt
of the roadway and driveway areas were collected from other
parts of the ordinance and grouped for easy reference for
persons interested.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the
hearing was declared closed.
Sa. ORDINANCE NO. 1874 It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be
AMENDING SECTION 19.58.130 placed on first reading and that the reading of the text
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the
RELATING TO DWELLING following vote, to-wit:
GROUPS - FIRST READING
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
(Items 9 through 12) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 9683 The following trial traffic regulation has been in effect
ESTABLISHING A "NO for eight months and staff recommended that it be made
PARKING" ZONE ON THIRD permanent: Schedule III - Parking prohibited at all times
AVENUE on Third Avenue beginning at a point 230 feet north of
Alvarado Street and ending at a point 292 feet north of
Alvarado Street, on the east side.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 9684 At the meeting of 3uly 17, ]979 the Council approved a
URGING CALTRANS TO recommendation of the Safety Commission to urge CALTRANS
EXPEDITE THE INSTALLATION to expedite installation of these signal5 and directed that
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS FOR a resolution be brought back at this meeting.
THE "O~,! AND "OFF" RAMPS
AT 1-805 AND TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD
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Held Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 9685 The Final Parcel Map has been checked and found to be
REJECTING OFFER OF in conformity with the Tentative Parcel Map 79-9 (Richard
DEDICATION FOR AN OPEN Boucher). As provided for in the Government Code, the
SPACE EASEMENT -FINAL developer has chosen to offer to dedicate an open space
MAP FOR RICHARD BOUCHER easement to the City by certifying on the Final Map rather
than by a Grant Deed. The City Engineer recommended that the
offer of dedication for Open Space Lot "A" be rejected until
it has been included in a maintenance district.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 9686 The Council approved a Joint Powers Agency Agreement between
APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT Chula Vista and the County of San Diego establishing the
TO JOINT POWERS AGENCY South Coast Organization Operating Transit (SCOOT) on June
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHULA 19, 1979, and at that time reservations were expressed
VISTA ~d~D THE COUNTY OF regarding the formation of the SCOOT Board of Directors.
SAN DIEGO ESTABLISHING
"SCOOT"
Staff now proposes that Section 5 be modified by two amendmen
to read as follows:
S. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Governing body
a) "The governing body of SCOOT shall be a Board of Director
consisting of one member for each member agency appointed
by the respective elected Board or Council FROM ITS MEMBER-
SHIP for the first $500,000 LTF contribution TOWARDS OPERATIN
EXPENSES from the agency to SCOOT. One additional member
shall be appointed by the respective elected Board or Council
from ITS ~MBERSHIP by each member agency which contributes
more than $500,000 from its LTF account to the OPERATING
COSTS OF SCOOT. Each member agency Board or Council shall
designate an alternate EROM ITS M~MBERSHIP to act in the
absence of its respective appointed Board or Council member
as a member of the SCOOT Board of Directors for all purposes.
Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve at the
will and pleasure of the elected governing body that appoint¢
him/her but no longer than four years."
(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
13. RESOLUTION NO. 9687 The Town Centre DeSign Review Board has requested that the
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER wood grain relief on the concrete retaining (planter) walls
NO. 4 - CONSTRUCTION OF on Third Avenue Improvements, "E" to "F" Street, be stained
THIRD AVENUE STREET to better accent the wood grain texture at a cost of $1,880.
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE ONE, The original contract cost of $690,714.01 was reduced by
"E" TO "F" STREETS change orders to $687,13S.31. Change Order Four will increa~
the contract cost to $689,013.31, which is still less than
the original contract amount.
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
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - July 24, 1979
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 9688 Bids were received on July 11, 1979 for the 1911 Act
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK Assessment District 79-1/Walnut Avenue Street Improvement
TO GIVE NOTICE TO PROPERTY District. The low bid was submitted by Daley Corporation
OWNERS OF INCREASE OVER and is over the Engineer's estimate by $13,711 or 19.5%.
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE Incidental expenses will be in addition to the construction
IMPROVEMENT OF WALNUT cost. If the low bid plus incidental costs exceeds the
AVENUE Engineer's estimate by more than 15%, Section 5244.1 of
the Streets and Highways Code requires that the City Clerk
be directed to give notice by mail to the property owners
of such increase in cost.
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 McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, C
Noes: None
Absent: None
15. RESOLUTION NO. 9689 It has been noted that two erroneous figures were contained
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. in the notice of intention on the 1911 Act Assessment Distric
9607 TO CORRECT ERRATA for the Walnut Avenue iarprovements. The resolution should
APPEARING IN SECTION have stated in Section 5 that the serial bonds should be in
5 THEREOF increments of $150 rather than $50 and should extend over a
period ending nine years from the second day of January next
succeeding the next September 1st following their date. This
resolution corrects said figures.
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 McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, £
Noes: None
Absent: None
16. RESOLUTION NO. 9690 Chula Vista Transit has been offering a bicycle rack service
REQUESTING $1,000 OF "2% out to Southwestern College for the past 14 months. Two
LTF BICYCLE MONIES" FROM buses are now equipped to carry the bike rack and it is
THE SAN DIEGO COMPREHENSIVE estimated that $1,000 will be spent in maintaining the rack
PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CPO) and related equipment in FY 1979/80. CPO staff has informed
the City that $5,000 of LTF bike funds are available for
such purposes. Staff recommended that $1,000 of "2% LTF
bicycle monies" be requested from CPO.
In answer to a query from Councilman Cox, Transit Coordinato:
Bloom said there is no additional cost, but funds will be us,
for minor maintenance expenses.
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
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 8 - July 24, 1979
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
17. RESOLUTION NO. 9691 The Council approved the formation of the City/County
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Joint Powers Agency establishing bCOOT on June 19, 1979.
SOUTH COAST ORGANIZATION This agreement authorizes SCOOT to provide transit service
OPERATING TR~dqSIT (SCOOT) to the City in FY 1980 and permits SCOOT to claim LTF
AND CHULA VISTA FOR PUBLIC monies from the apportionment of the City to finance the
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES costs of such service.
FOR FY 1979/80
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 McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, C
Noes: None
Absent: None
18. RESOLUTION NO. 9692 Three final bids were received in response to Requests for
AWARDING CONTRACT AND Proposals {RFP's), including criteria other than costs, for
APPROVING AGREEMENT management and operation of Chula Vista's proposed specialize
BETWEEN COMMUNITY TRANSIT transportation system (Handytrans) for area elderly and
SERVICES AND CHULA VISTA handicapped. Based upon written responses to the RFP, oral
FOR MANAGEMENT AND interviews, reference checks and discussion of project
OPERATION OF SPECIALIZED operation, staff recommended that the Council award the
TR~SPORTATION SYSTEM FOR contract to Community Transit Services in the amount of
CHULA VISTA ELDERLY AND $172,171.
HANDICAPPED
Councilman Scott noted the comments made by staff and said
he agreed with the criteria for selecting Community Transit
Services to provide this service.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
Wording questioned Mayor Hyde commented on the wording of the resolution indical
the service was for area "elderly and handicapped."
Resolution amended It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow ant
unanimously carried that, for clarification, the language
that says for "area elderly and handicapped" be revised to
read for "area elderly and/or handicapped."
Resolution adopted, The resolution, as amended, was passed and adopted by the
as amended following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: None
Absent: None
19. RESOLUTION NO. 9693 Bids were received on July 17, 197~ in two divisions for
ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE this project. The iow bid submitted by H. L. Foster
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET Construction Company in the amount of $68,044.73 for Division
AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL One (street surface improvements) is below the Engineer's
IMPROVE~NTS AT THE estimate by $1,672.27. The low bid submitted by D & H
INTERSECTIONS OF BONITA Perry, Inc. in the amount of $48,315.00 for Division Two
ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD AND (tra{fic signal work) is below the Engineer's estimate
EAST "H" STREET/OTAY by $2,485.00. Staff recommended that contracts be awarded
LAKES ROAD to the low bidders in the amounts indicated and that a
total expenditure of $128,000 be authorized.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - July 24, 1979
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
Staff commended Councilman Scott commended the staff for rehidding the
project, resulting in a savings to the City of $38,398.37.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 9694 The Birector of Building and Houaing recommended the
APPROVING PURCHASE OF following solution to the problem of v&sual presentations:
VIDEO EQUIP~NT FOR COUNCIL Use of a color video camera with four monitors located on
CHAMBERS AND APPROPRIATING the Council dais, plus one monitor and a remote control
FUNDS THEREFOR at the staff position at a total cost of $7,102.
Because of the expertise of the City's communication
technicians, Video Equipment Corp. of America will allow
the City to install their system, under their supervision,
and they will honor the warranty. Staff recommended that
bidding requirements be waived and the system purchased
from Video Equipment Corp. of America.
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, G]llow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: None
Absent: None
21. RESOLUTION NO. 9695 The Fifth Year Block Grant Program includes a housing
ESTABLISHING A DESIGNATED rehabilitation loan program for the Vista Square and Mueller
CODE ENFORCE~NT AREA FOR School neighborhoods. As a complement to the rehabilitation
THE VISTA SQUARE AND program and to provide a legal means of compliance with
MUELLER SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOODS building codes, staff recommended that these neighborhoods be
designated as code enforcement areas.
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
22. RESOLUTION - In July, 1978 the Council approved an agreement with Mr.
APPROVING AGREE~NT Anthony Ciotti for services relative to the City's Community
BETWEEN THE CITY AND Housing Improvement Program. Staff recommended that this
ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR agreement be renewed for another 12-month period, and in
SERVICES RELATIVE TO view of increased responsibilities, that a corresponding
THE CITY'S COMMUNITY increase in salary be approved from $1,000 to $1,300 per
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT month.
PROGRAM (CHIP)
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 10 - July 24, 1979
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
Concern regarding Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern that this is
30% increase a 30g increase over three years and it seems irregular
considering that other City employees received only 19.5%
in the same time period.
Work and responsibilities City Manager Cole explained that this was a part-time
expanded job which has expanded in scope and responsibility and is
now a full-time job. In addition, Mr. Ciotti works on a
contract basis and has no fringe benefits.
Budget increased Director of Community Development Desrochers added that the
CHIP program started out with a budget of $25,000 which
increased this past year to $250,000.
Background information Councilman Scott expressed his concern that the Council has
and evaluation requested not had sufficient background information to know what
the job description is for this service; what kind of time
is involved; whether this should be handled by contract
or as a regular employee; or what a reasonable salary would
be. He suggested that an evaluation of the program be made
and questions answered before action is taken.
Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott
and unanimously carried that this item be continued for two
weeks, and that staff be asked to answer the questions raise~
23. RESOLUTION NO. 9696 Last September, the City authorized the County Housing
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF Authority to submit an application for 100 units of low-rent
COb~UNITY DEVELOPMENT public housing for placement in Chula Vista. The County
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS staff has been attempting to secure sites under the guidelin
established by HUD, but in light of the housing market,
this has proven unworkable. To address the problem, the
Housing Authority received a $15,000 interest-free loan
from the County Board of Supervisors contingent upon the
City also contributing $15,000 toward development of the
program.
City participation can be accomplished by a transfer of
Community Development Block Grant funds and by executing
an agreement between the City and the Housing Authority.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
In answer to a question from Councilwoman McCandliss, Mr.
Desrochers said that the money is being taken from the
Rehabilitation Loan Program, but it will not affect the
mobilehome rehabilitation program as sufficient funds are
available.
Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss
Noes: None
Absent: None
23a. RESOLUTION NO. 9697 This agreement provides for the City to lend the Housing
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT Authority $15,000 of BLock Grant funds for activities
WITH SAN DIEGO COUNTY relative to the implementation of a low-rent public housing
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR program. It is anticipated that HUD will reimburse the
SERVICES RELATIVE TO Housing Authority and the agreement provides for the City's
LOW-RENT PUBLIC HOUSING loan to be repaid from this reimbursement.
PROGRAM
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 11 - July 24, 1979
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
24. RESOLUTION NO. 9698 This resolution requests the San Diego Regional Water
SUPPORTING WATER Quality Control Board to clarify its intent to protect
RECLAMATION PLANS AND ground water bodies, to identify areas for reclamation
POLICIES FOR THE SAN projects and to review beneficial uses and water quality
DIEGO BASIN objectives in all areas of potential wastewater reclamation.
City Manager Cole said a letter was received from Mr. Robert
Burns, Vice Mayor of Lemon Grove, (who is the representative
on the San Diego Cities/County Water Re-use Policy Committeel
asking for support of the State Water Resources Control
Board Resolution 78-15. A hearing will be held by the
State Board on July 30, 1979.
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 McCandliss, Scott, Gillow,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Hyde asked that a copy of the resolution be sent to
Vice Mayor Burns.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND RE/DING OF ORDINANCES
2S. REQUEST FOR FUNDS At the meeting of July 17, a motion was adopted holding
FOR SAN DIEGO YOUTH action on this item for one week for a full Council.
SYMPHONY (Continued
from 7/17/79)
David Huntington Mr. Huntington said the members of the Youth Symphony have
143 "I" Street been selected as one of two youth symphonies representing
Chula Vista the United States on this trip, and they are the only group
who have been invited to participate in the opening
ceremonies in Scotland. He urged that the Council approve
the support as requested and said the group is willing
to perform at a mini-concert on their return.
Motion to fund Youth It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
Symphony in the amount carried 4-1, with Councilman Scott voting "no", that the
of $600 City fund the Youth Symphony in the amount of $600 providin~
they give a mini-concert, sometime, in conjunction with the
City's surmner concert series.
REPORT(S) OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Repo:t on bailout funds City Manager Cole reported that the Governor has signed
from the State AB 8, the long-term financing bill for cities. Me said the
City will receive about $6?0,000 under the provisions of
this Bill. Also, the Bill included the language of AB 227
which changed the definition of "reserve funds" and as soon
as the State audits the City's financial records, additional
funds are expected for last year.
Held TuesdaZ - 7:00 p.m. - 12 - July 24, 1979
REPORTfS) OF THE CITY MANAGER (Cont.)
b. Financing progressing for Mr. Cole said that Mr. Zogob's negotiations for financing
To~n Centre development his development in the Town Centre are progressing and a repo
will be coming to the Redevelopment Agency on August 2.
c. Civic Center Annex Mr. Cole stated the Civic Center Annex will be removed in
to be moved the next few weeks at a contract cost of about $2,500.
d. Progress report on Mr. Cole referred to the Telegraph Canyon Terrace development
Telegraph Canyon Terrace and said that Mr. Lathers is planning to remove all the
buildings that are a problem, regrade the site to the approve
grade as near as possible, and move the buildings back.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
27. REPORT ON VOLUNTEER Director of Personnel Thorsen submitted a written status
PROGRAM report on the Volunteer Program describing the program after
six months of operation. She concluded by noting that
records are being maintained which will provide the City
with information on the staff/volunteer time ratios, and
other indicies of the cost benefits of the program.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde
and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
Program commended The Council commended Mr. Mo~re (the Volunteer Coordinator)
and the staff for their leadership in this program.
28. REPORT ON COMMUNITY The 1978-79 Block Grant Program allocated the following funds
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT to the Feaster Park Neighborhood: (1) Street Improvements -
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR $67,000; (2) Sidewalk Ramps - $15,000. On completing the
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN study, staff determined that there is a greater need for the
THE FEASTER PARK installation of sidewalk ramps than for overall street
NEIGHBORHOOD improvements. To provide for the construction of 66
sidewalk rams, staff recommended a transfer of $40,000 from
the street inprovements account to the sidewalk ramps accoun1
for a total of $55,000 to be spent on ramps. The remaining
$27,003 will be used to repair and replace deteriorated
sidewalks and curbs in the Feaster Park Neighborhood.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
29. REPORT ON PROPOSAL TO City Engineer Lippitt said that E1 Rancho del Rey and
I~ROVE A PORTION OF Pacific Scene, Inc., submitted a joint p~oposal for improvem~
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AS of Telegraph Canyon Road to a four lane roadway between Casa
SUBMITTED BY EL RANCHO del Rey tract and Otay Lakes Road, conditioned upon permissi~
DEL REY CORP. AND PACIFIC to proceed with development of the East College SPA and a
SCENE, INC. portion of the South College SPA. He said staff has reviewe,
the proposal and found it basically conforms to the west
to east policy in the Specific Plan for E1 Rancho del Rey.
The staff recommended that the Council approve this concept
and specify that the design criteria are subject to subseque:
Council approval and that the City will not participate in
right of way expense except where realignment is necessary
to meet the ultimate alignment.
Leu Cohen, Vice President Mr. Cohen said the Gersten Company and the Otay Land Company
Gersten Construction Co. agree to the staff recommendation.
and eta7 Land Company
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox
and staff recommendation that the staff report and recommendation be accepted.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. 13 - July 24,:1979
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.)
No schedule for In response to a query from Councilman Scott, City Engineer
completion of "H" Street Lippitt said there is no schedule at this point for the
construction of "H" Street; and in answer to further question
from Councilman Scott, Development Services Administrator
Robens said little progress has been made in reaching
agreement with the Otay Land Company for completion of "H"
Street.
Speaking against proposal Councilman Scott expressed his concern regarding any
development being allowed other than from west to east
unless the Otay Land Company makes a firm commitment to
putting "H" Street through, and spoke against this type of
partial development along Telegraph Canyon Road.
Motion carried The motion to accept the report and staff recommendation
carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Gillow, McCandliss
Noes: Councilman Scott
Absent: None
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECON~qENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
30. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE The Civil Service Commission submitted a detailed report
CIVIL SERVICE CO~ISSION highlighting the Commission's activities for the year and
summarizing Commission actions.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and
that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the Commission
MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Funding of air condition£ng Mayor Hyde questioned whether it is appropriate for the
in City Hall questioned City to spend funds to install air conditioning in
remodeling City Hall, in view of the Presidential directive
that thermostats be set at 78 degrees in an effort to solve
the energy problem.
Council discussion Discussion ensued with staff concerning alternatives and
various costs for a total air conditioning system; a heating
and ventilating system with provision for future cooling;
and for heating only.
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
discussion and request Gillow and unanimously carried that this matter be continued
for staff recommendation three weeks and that staff be asked to make some recommendatJ
in view of the President's recent energy guidelines.
b. Joseph Dordahl Mayor Hyde appointed Mr. Joseph Dordahl to the vacancy on
appointed to Board of Ethics the Board of Ethics, a~d asked for ratification.
Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox
appointment and unanimously carried that the appointment be accepted.
c. Vacancy on Parking Mayor Hyde presented copies of an application to the Council
Place Commission from Norma Mae Kemery for a poMtion on the Parking Place
Commission. He appointed Ms. remery to the vacancy and
asked for ratification of the appointment.
Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
appointment of Norma Mae Gillow and unanimously carried that the appointment be
Kemery accepted.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 14 - July 24, 1979
MAYOR'S REPORT
d. Request to be absent Mayor Hyde requested permission to be absent from Council
from Council meetings meetings from July 25 through August 10 as he will be on
vacation.
Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott
and carried 4-0 that the Mayor's request be approved. (Mayo~
Hyde abstained.)
COUNCIL CO~ENTS
31. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSITIONS At the meeting of July 3, 1979 the City Clerk reported that
TO BE PLACED ON THE in order to meet the deadline to place propositions on the
NOVEMBEF 6, 1979 BALLOT November 6 ballot, a resolution of the Council must be
filed with the Board of Supervisors requesting the election
consolidation by August 24, 1979.
Discussion of Mayor's Councilman Gillow referred to discussions regarding the Mayo~
salary salary and the time required for these dmties. He recommend,
that the salary be increased to a minimum of $1,000 (per
month) with provisions for a cost of living increase yearly.
Motion for proposition It was moved by Councilman Gillow and 5econde8 by Councilman
regarding Mayor's salary to Scott that this matter be placed on the November ballot
be placed on November ballot and that the City Attorney be asked to provide the appropria
wording for the proposition.
Suggestion for Councilman Scott suggested that the Mayor's salary be whatev
alternatives the Legislature provides for General Law cities - or that
several variations be brought back to the Council rather tha
just one and a decision be made at the next Council meeting
which one should be placed on the ballot.
Addition to motion - Councilman Gillow added to his motion that in addition to th
Motion carried $1,000 that other possible appropriate alternatives be broug
back. Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion
carried unanimously.
Suggestion for slide Councilman Gillow referred to the CHIP program and said it
presentation and tour of is his understanding there are "before" and "after" pictures
Norman Park area of the Norman Park area. He suggested that a slide presenta
bo scheduled in conjunction with a tour of this facility and
that perhaps Feaster Park Neighborhood could be included in
the tour.
Motion for slide It was moved by Councilman Gillow that staff be requested to
presentation and tour schedule a slide presentation and tour (as suggested). Mayo
Hyde seconded the motion with the addition that the tour be
scheduled for Saturday, September lat. The motion carried
unanimously.
Employee attitude survey Councilman Gillow said he has done some research on the
"enrployee attitude survey" discussed at the Management Semin
and made four recommendations: (1) Council and staff to rev
the list of questions and provide suggestions as to changes,
additions or deletions by August 28, 1979; (2) Data Systems
might look at the survey to determine When md how the compute
analysis and/or recording of results can be achieved; (3)
The survey given in mid-September; (4) Result5 published
and the Council and staff meet to discuss results, and
changes or programs required.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 15 - July 24, 1979
COUNCIL COMMENTS (Cont.)
Motion to approve survey It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Councilwom~
McCandliss that the survey and recommendations be approved.
In answer to a question from Councilman Scott, Councilman
Gillow said this was discussed at the Management Seminar
in reference to improving employee morale.
Suggestion to refer to Councilman Scott expressed his concern that the staff and th~
staff for review and Personnel Department have not yet reviewed this, and suggest~
recommendation the survey be referred to staff with comments back to the
Council regarding the advisability of it, along with a
recommendation.
Motion withdrawn Councilman Gillow withdrew his motion. Councilwoman McCandl:
agreed as the second.
Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Ccuncilman
Scott and unanimously carried that the survey be referred
to staff.
Proposal for civic Councilman Cox reported that last Wednesday he met with the
awards and recognition City Clerk and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to
banquets discuss plans for the civic recognition and beautification
awards banquets. He said in line with discussion during
budget sessions, separate functions are proposed for the
awards banquet and for the Boards and Commissions recognitio
dinner. The committee selected October 12, 1979, at the
Royal Vista Inn, as the date and place of the beautification
awards banquet, with the recommendation that the second
banquet be held sometime in November, sponsored entirely
by the City, to recognize members of the Boards and Commissi
He said if this is agreeable to the Council, the Committee
will proceed under these guidelines.
Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
proposal and unanimously carried that the proposal be approved.
Direction requested on Councilman Cox stated that in conjunction with the awards
"Volunteer of the Year" banquets, possibilities were discussed for having a "Volunte
award of the Year" award or some type of recognition. He asked
for Council direction as to whether this should be presented
at the civic recognition banquet or at the Boards and
Commissions banquet.
Motion to present It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
volunteer award Gillow and unanimously carried that this award be presented
at the Boards and Commissions dinner.
Concern regarding exclusion Councilwoman McCandliss asked whether any City contact,
6f Chula Vista in San Diego either verbal or written, has been made with Home Federal
area brochure Savings and Loan concen~ing their brochure and the total
exclusion of Chula Vista from the map of the County.
MerrittModson Mr. Hodson said he will check into this. lie said at this
501 "H" Street point, he does not know why Chula Vista was omitted.
(Home Federal Savings
and Loan)
Motion for letter requesting It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council
investigation Scott and unanimously carried that the City draft a letter !
HOm0 Federal Savings and Loan expressing the Council's
displeasure and total disappointment at the exclusion of
Chula Vista and asked that they investigate how this occur r
so the City can be assured it will not occur in the future.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. 16 - July 24, 1979
COUNCIL COMMENTS (Cont.)
Merritt Hodson Mr. Hodson said he would be glad to deliver the letter
personally.
Appreciation expressed The Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Hodson for copies
for copies of brochure Of the brochure.
Suggestion to utilize Cotmcilwoman McCandliss referred to the approval of a
services of graduate consultant to conduct a personnel study and wage review
students and to the volunteer program. She noted that in the past,
the City has utilized the services of undergraduate students
to handle p~ojects which could not otherwise be handled
due to economic and staff limitations.
Motion for report on It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by
feasibility of contacting Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that staff look int
Colleges and Universities the feasibility of using graduate students to perform
regarding services of individual projects for City Departments, differing from the
graduate students intern program in that individuals would not be invited in
for a six-months project, but that Departments would contact
UCSD, San Diego State University, USIU, and USD for the
type of process to be involved in solicitin? people to
perform those projects on a time-limited basis.
The Council concurred that the report be submitted in one
month.
Visiting students Mayor Hyde recognized that Mr. Dale Wright's adult school
welcomed government class was in attendance at the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the Council
Conference on Thursday, July 26, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK