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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/06/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - June 23, 1981 Council Chambers, Public Services Building_ ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor pro Temp~re Scott: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: Mayor Hyde Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tempore Scott followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1, APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of June 11 and June 16, 1981 Mayor pro Tempore Scott corrected the motion under Item 21a and 21b to reflect that it was a continuation of the matter so that any additional consideration could take place at a public hearing to avoid possible litigation. MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to approve the minutes of June 11 as mailed and the minutes of June 16, 1981 as corrected. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Gene York, 160 Brightwood, proponent in the June 16th discussions on Items 20a and 20b regarding 805 Properties, stated that in order to avoid potential litiga- tion connected with the proposed consolidation of the parcels, he has submitted a letter withdrawing his agreement and requested that Council file the resolutions. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to file the resolutions under Items 20a and 2Ob. b. Cliff Roland, i100 Industrial Boulevard, expressed his disappointment that there was no Council representation at the City Golf Championships this past weekend. Council pledged to attend the event next year indicating they were not aware of this scheduled event. c. Don Channell, 6225 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, representing Cox Cable, requested that Item 18 regarding a rate increase for Cox Cable, be continued to the next regular meeting on July 7. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to continue Items 18 and 27 to the meeting of July 7, 1981. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Request from the Friends of the Chula Vista Library requestin9 permission to hold annual book sale on library 9rounds Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. b. Resi§nation of Carolina Monroy~ Vice-Chairman of the International Friendship Commission. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept the resignation with regret and to forward a letter of appreciation. c. Request from the Bonita Optimist Club to repeat the Half-Marathon and Family Fun Runs on September 13, 1981, be~innin9 at 7:00 a.m. with the races to end in Rohr Park City Manager Cole noted that an appropriate Certificate of Insurance will be provided prior to race day and the City will be reimbursed for any direct expenses. Since the club is holding the events without a sponsor, they have requested that a deposit not be required. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to approve subject to staff conditions. City Council Meeting -2- June 23, 1981 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- continued d. Letter from the President of the Town Centre Business and Professional Association requesting that the white line painted on Third Avenue between Davidson and "F" Street be extended to "E" Street, with provisions for a left and right turn at the intersections. The Town Centre Business Association indicated that the line has promoted smoother traffic flow by influencing drivers to exercise more caution and that shoppers are able to enter and leave parking spaces with greater safety. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to refer to staff. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FY 1981/82 INCLUDING PROPOSED USE OF $2,149,500 of GENERAL REVENUE ~l~/~ R-~l~-G- ~?F[ ~ T S &-~XT[I1T ~ SERS~TA~~AG E R ) City Manager Cole requested a Closed Door Session prior to the hearing to discuss personnel negotiations. MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) for a Closed Door Session to discuss personnel negotiations. Council adjourned to Closed Door Session at 7:11 p.m. and reconvcned at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Cole commented that the budget provides for an increase of 6.5% ($1.339 million) over the 1980/81 budget for all funds; the increase in the General Fund is 8.8% or $1.352 million over the current budget. As concurred by Council, the resolution reflects continuance of the existing utility users' tax rate. This being the time and place advertised, Mayor pro Tempore Scott opened the public hearing. There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. The City Manager advised that there is no resolution for the MOU with the Police Officers Association and recommended minute action to direct staff to bring back a resolution. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to continue the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Officers Association including all benefits and direct staff to bring back an appropriate resolution. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10507 APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH CHULA VISTA CHAPTER~ WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 City Manager Cole summarized the major changes negotiated in the MOU for 1981/82, including a 7.5% increase in salaries effective July 10, 1981 and a $1,020 benefit "cafeteria plan". He explained that the "cafeteria" benefit plan would allow the employee to select or purchase benefits from several optional packages from the balance remaining in the account after mandatory enrollment in one or two available health plans. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. b. RESOLUTION NO. 10508 APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, AFL-CIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 City Manager Cole, summarizing his staff report, commented that the 1981/82 agree- ment includes, in part, an 8.5% salary increase effective July 10, 1981 and the addition of 16 hours of holiday pay which equals a total of 88 hours equivalent to the hours of holiday time received by all City employees. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -3- June 23, 1981 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS -- continued c. RESOLUTION NO. 10509 APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF~UNB£RSTANDING (MOU) CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WI~H THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 The City Manager detailed the results of negotiations with the Chula Vista Employees Association and reported that the 1981/82 agreement with CVEA includes an 8.5% salary increase, effective July 10, 1981, additional insurance/dependents' coverages and an incentive bonus plan. The MOU also provides several procedural modifications which will promote greater flexibility for employees in utilizing holiday and vacation leaves. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. d. RESOLUTION NO. 10510 ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE UNREPRESENTED/UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR ~-981/82 This resolution provides the same 8.5% salary increase and $1,020 fringe benefit package as for employees represented by CVEA. These employees are unrepresented by an association due to their unclassified and/or confidential nature. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. e. RESOLUTION NO. 10511 ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 Middle management employees are recommended for a 7.5% salary increase effective July 10, 1981, except for the Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal who will receive an 8% increase in salary. In addition, all middle managers will receive $1,300 to be utilized according to the cafeteria plan benefit package. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. f. RESOLUTION NO. 10512 ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT FRINGE BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 City Manager Cole explained the major change to the Executive and Middle Manage- ment fringe benefit program is in the creation of the cafeteria style benefit program. The Executive group will receive $1,800 and the Middle Management group $1,300 to utilize for fringe benefits, which include a mandatory selection from one of two health plans. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10513 REVISING SALARY BANDS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 The resolution approves increases in salary bands for Executive Management em- ployees in both the minimum and maximum limits for each of the bands in order to accommodate anticipated salary adjustments. The most significant change is the addition of the Director of Public Works Operations to the E-2 salary band ($25,200 to $37,200). RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. h. RESOLUTION NO. 10514 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CETA CLASSIFICATIONS The CETA classifications will receive an 8.5% salary increase which conforms with the salary increase provided to the members of the Chula Vista Employees Association. The resolution approves this increase effective July 10, 1981, however, no CETA participant will receive in excess of $833 per month. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -4- June 23, 1981 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS -- continued RESOLUTION NO. 10515 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN UNCLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 The resolution provides salary increases for certain City officers for fiscal year 1981/82 as follows: City Attorney - $46,920; City Clerk - $28,340; City Manager - $52,630. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. j. RESOLUTION NO. 10516 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED/HOURLY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981/82 The resolution recommends an 8.5% wage increase which conforms to the salary ad- justment provided to the Chula Vista Employees Association. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. k. RESOLUTION NO. 10517 APPROVING ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUEY 1~ 1981 THROUGH JUNE 30~ 1982 AND APPROPRIATING NECESSARY FUNDS, INCLUDING PROPOSED USE OF $2,149,500 OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING ENTITLEMENTS Several modifications which were introduced at the hearing on June 16th have been included in the resolution adopting the final budget for fiscal year 1981/82. These changes included reduction of $14,100 in Activity 0700 (Insurance) Account 5233 (Public Liability) resulting from a reduction in public liability insurance premium costs; the addition of $2,000 in additional funds for Crime Prevention activities to be included in the Community Promotions Budget (Activity 0130, Account 5451); the inclusion of $55,000 for department head salary and benefit increases to be spread to the appropriate departmental accounts. Responding to Council query, Mr. Cole noted that funds for "Our House" are in- cluded in the budget under Community Promotions and that, as a condition of funding, an individual from the Police Department will be a member of the Board of Directors and will monitor the program's operations. Staff commented that additional information will be presented later under Item 25. Assistant City Manager Asmus commented that modifications discussed at the June 16th meeting, including $2,000 for Neighborhood Watch and $25,000 for economic development are also included in the final Budget. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10518 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR AGGREGATE BASE (PURCHASING AGENT) Bids were received on June 11, 1981 for the period July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982. It was recommended that Council accept the bids and award the contract to Nelson & Sloan, based upon savings in transportation costs. Responding to Council, Purchasing Agent Espinosa commented that bid figures re- flect a 27% increase from last year's prices. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10519 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS (PURCHASING AGENT) Bids were received on June 11, 1981. Staff recommended that Council award the contract to Sim J. Harris Company for fifty tons of RS-1 asphaltic emulsion at $196.00 per ton and for 575 tons of RS-2 asphaltic emulsion with latex at $219.00 per ton. Staff reported an increase of 14% on Item I and a 16% increase on Item 2 over last year's prices. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -5- June 23, 1981 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING -- continued 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10520 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SCREEHINGS (STONE CHIPS) (PURCHASING AGENT) Bids were received on June 11, 1981. Staff recommended that Council award the contract to Nelson and Sloan, the low bidder fo~ the period Jdly 1~1981 through December 31, 1981~ Mr. Espino~a commented that the bid prices are 30% higher than prices for the previous six month period. BESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10521 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE (PURCHASING AGENT) Staff commented that bids were received for furnishing 4,500 tons of asphaltic con- crete to be picked up at the vendor's site by City trucks. The bids were requested for a six month period of time due to fluctuating material costs, and staff recom- mended that Council accept the bids and award the contract to the low bidder, Sim J. Harris Company. Mr, £spinosa reported that Item 1 increased 18%; Item 2 in- creased 22% and Item 3 increased 32%. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10522 APPROVING COOPERATIVE BID FOR LIBRARY BOOK PURCHASES (PURCHASING AGENT) Bids were advertised via a cooperative purchasing arrangement with the City of San Diego for the City's annual library book requirements. Staff reported that the low bid was submitted by Baker & Taylor Companies and accepted by the City of San Diego for fiscal year 1981/82, with options to renew for additional one- year periods through June 30, 1986. Purchasing Agent Espinos.a provided detailed information in response to Council request concerning line-item increases in discounts §iven'in publishers prices in various categories of book purchases. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10523 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FABRICATED ADAPTER FOR THE BOBCAT LOADER (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR) Development Services Administrator Robens summarized his staff report and presented justification for his request that Council approve the purchase of the adapter for the sum of $715.50. He explained that the City received delivery of a Bobcat Skid- Steer, ¼ yard, front-end loader in March of this year, and upon delivery was ad- vised that an adapter had been fabricated that would provide the ability to change equipment to use the pavement breaker on the Bobcat loader which could pre- viously only be used with the hydraulic excavator purchased in 1972. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 10524 AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 1979/80 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.5 CLAIM (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR) Staff reported that the County of San Diego auditor has directed the City to return $24,398 to the fiscal year 1979/80 Community Transit Service Account (Article 4.5) This revision will reconcile the estimates upon which the claim was based to the actual revenue and expenditures determined from the 1979/80 fiscal audit. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -6- June 23, 1981 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING -- continued 13, RESOLUTION NO. 10525 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON SIXTEEN PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (CiTy ENGINEER) City Engineer Lippitt summarized his written report, commenting that the work con- sists of removal of the buildings, foundations, underground storage tanks, dis- connection of utilities, grading of the sites to drain, and other miscellaneous work. Eight sealed bids were received on June 10, 1981, and staff recommended that Council accept the bids and award the contract to the low bidder, John Hansen Construction of San Diego, whose bid totalled $41,000 and authorize ex- penditure of $45,100 from block grant project, Demolition and Clearance, account number 634-6340-BG107. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 10526 EXTENDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR SIXTY DAYS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR) Staff reported that the current contract with Mr. Ciotti for administration of the block grant housing rehabilitation program expires on June 30. The resolution extends the current agreement for a minimum of sixty days in order to accomplish a re-evaluation and revision of the contract without interruption of contract services. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 10527 TRANSFERRING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM LOCAL OPTION TO CRIME PREVENTION (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR) Staff commented that the funds were used to pay for the overtime costs of officers giving Neighborhood Watch presentations in eligible neighborhoods. These funds have now been expended; therefore, a fund transfer would be necessary to continue the presentations. The resolution authorizes the transfer of $2,400 for that purpose from Local Option funds. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 10528 APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR MAINTENANCE OF "J" STREET MARINA (DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION) Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister summarized his staff report, commenting that the City provides maintenance services at the "J" Street Marina pursuant to the terms of an agreement wi th the San Diego Unified Port District (Resolution No. 10154); that the agreement provides for extension upon mutual consent of the parties and for payment by the Port District for all City maintenance expenses not to exceed $55,460. The proposed extension for 1981/82 includes an amendment providing for maintenance of an expanded area with the Port District providing additional funds. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 17. RESOLUTION NOr 10529 ACCEPTING BIDS~ AWARDING CONTRACTS, SETTING ASSESSMENTS AND ADJUSTING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 10 (DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION) Staff reported that on June 17, 1980, the City Council awarded a contract to C. A. Redden for maintenance of Open Space District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9 and recommended that Council approve extension of contract, pursuant to a ~rovision allowing automatic extensions upon mutual consent, at a 2% annual increase. City Council Meeting -7- June 23, 1981 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING -~ continued 17. RESOLUTION NO. 10529 ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING CONTRACTS~ SETTING ASSESSMENTS AND ADJUSTING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH 10 (DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION) -- continued In addition, during fiscal year 1981/82, two additional units will be added to Open Space District No. 4 and the City will assume maintenance responsibility for District Nos. 8 and 10; therefore, bids to provide required landscape maintenance for those districts were received and evaluated. Accordingly staff requested that Council approve the extension of the Redden contract and adopt a resolution accepting bids and awarding landscape maintenance contracts to: Heffler Landscape for District No. 4, C. A. Redden for District No. 8 and En- vironmental Care, Inc. for District No. 10; concurrently, the City Engineer was directed to assess the required amounts in accordance with the respective Open Space Districts' rolls and adjust the Open Space Maintenance budgets. Council comments related to whether all interested parties had been notified and whether the matter should be scheduled for public hearing. City Attorney Lindberg commented that in the past, in cases of substantial increases in assessments, that a public hearing has been held. Staff commented that the contract starts July 1 and that there is a problem with economically notifying the large numbers of people within the districts, except by advertising in the newspaper. Those in- dividuals who demonstrated specific interest by contacting staff have been notified and Mr. Lindberg advised that a hearing is not legally required. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff as standard operating procedure to hold ripen public hearings whenever assessments are made on open space districts, begi~nning in June of 1982. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES 18. RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING RATE INCREASES FOR COX CABLE, SAN DIEGO '~DIRECTOR OF FINANCE) Continued to the meeting of July 7, 1981. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 10530 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BENCHES FOR CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) CENTER AND ASSIGNING CONTRACT TO SCOOT (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR) On June 16, 1981, Council considered the bid from Landscape Forms, Inc. and commented on the high cost of the benches proposed to be furnished. They directed staff to obtain additional information and cost estimates from other suppliers. Transit Coordinator Gustafson displayed cost information comparing unit prices for the benches using purpleheart wood, redwood and kapur wood. He also commented on the information received from MTDB on benches used in their transit shelters. Staff reiterated its recommendation for purpleheart wood because of its extreme density and resistance to marring (i. e. vandalism by carving) as bid by Landscape Forms, Inc. at a unit c~st of $869.55. Councilman Cox spoke against the resolution because of the cost of the purpleheart wood. The resolution was offered by Mayor pro Tempore Scott and failed: Councilman Cox and Mayor pro Tempore Scott voting "no". It was moved by Councilman Cox to substitute redwood benches, and the motion died for lack of a second. Additional discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding the durability of redwood to other materials. Mr. Gustafson commented that aluminum would be more durable than redwood adding that the proportional cost of the purpleheart benches is a small percentage of the total project cost. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to reconsider the resolution. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE SCOTT; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved, Councilman Cox voting "no". City Council Meeting -8- June 23, 1981 20a. RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH 805 PROPERTIES FOR CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS (CITY ATTORNEY) b. RESOLUTION NO. DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED STREET WEST OF VISTA DRIVE AND SOUTH OF 1-805 Resolutions filed. See Item 3(a) under Oral Communications. 21. ORDINANCE NO. 1946 REZONING .49 ACRE AT 290 "H" STREET FROM R-3 TO C-O-P AND ~32 ACRE ADJACENT TO THE WEST FROM R-3 TO C-O - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING) The ordinance which rezones .49 acre at 290 "H" Street to C-O-P and .32 acre ad- jacent to the west from R-3 to C-O, was placed on first reading on June 16, 1981. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 1947 PROHIBITING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT "J" STREET MARINA AND BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP AREA (DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY) The ordinance was placed on first reading on June 16, 1981, and prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the "J" Street Marina and boat launching ramp area. The ordinance is to be reviewed by Council in six months. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 23. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Cole reported on hearings of pending annexations scheduled to come before LAFCO: Price Club on August 3; th~ Petition for annexation for Montgomery is expected to be filed next week; the Palomar Village annexation is expected to come before the Board in September; and the question of incorporation or annexa- tion of Montgomery is expected to be heard in October or November. b. Mr. Cole reported that the County has approved the $7,500 change order for the work on Third Avenue (South Bay County Regional Center area) and that the letter that Council previously directed be sent to the Board of Supervisors is no longer needed. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 24. Report on revised Fiscal Year 1979/80 SCOOT Transportation Development Act (TDA) 4.0 Claim (Development Services Administrator) Commenting on the written report prepared by staff, Development Services Administra- tor Robens explained that the County of San Diego Auditor directed SCOOT to return $340,261 to the Local Transportation Fund to reconcile the estimates upon which the allocation was based to the actual revenue and expenditures determined from the FY 1979/80 fiscal audit. MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to accept the report. 25. Report - Investigation of Letter of Resignation by "Our House" Executive Director (Director of Public Safety} The Director of Public Safety reviewed his staff report and com~nted on in- vestigation of the allegations made by the resigning Executive Director, Ms. Bernadette Probus. He noted that the primary problem was created by the management style which took away power from both the Board and the Executive Director and frequently resulted in staff operating without appropriate administra- tive controls. City Council Meeting -9- June 23, 1981 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS -- continued 25. Report - Investigation of Letter of Resi§nation by "Our House" Executive Director (Director of Public Safety) -- continued Secondary problems included prolonged counseling of some clients rather than referring them to other agencies, Mr. Winters noted that the County Department of Social Services will recommend continuation of County funding, and he also recommends that the City continue to fund "Our House" contingent upon staff monitoring the program. Discussion ensued among Council and staff concerning the problems recited in the letter of resignation related to consensual management; monitoring program operations and auditing expenditures to assure that funds are used to the best advantage; and the value of "Our House" as a juvenile diversion program com- pared to other South Bay area referral programs. Charles Funkhauser, 315 Montclair, Board member of "Our House", addressed Council responding to concerns related to recent problems in management of the program; the qualifications of the counselors; additional sources of funding; efforts to find a suitable location for "Our House"; expressed con- fidence that many of the difficulties would be resolved under the direction of the newly hired Executive Director. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to accept the report and continue the matter for two weeks and ask "Our House" and its Board of Directors to come back with specific items such as who serves on the Board of Directors, the number of clients being served, the types of services being provided for the clients, the background of the staff and their duration with the program, and much more background in- formation about "Our House" that the information be coordinated with staff; to direct staff to determine what other service providers are in the South Bay area and what services are being provided in order to avoid duplication. At the recommendation of the City Attorney, Mayor pro Tempore Scott directed that copies of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws be placed on file in the Office of the City Attorney. 26. Report on Mobilehome Park Rents Issue (Community Development Director) Community Development staff reported that they have studied the problems recited in a letter received December 11, 1980, from a resident of a mobilehome park in Chula Vista regarding rising mobilehome space rents. Suggested actions were recommended, including the recommendation that Council not impose a rent mora- torium on mobilehome spaces; encourage meetings between representatives of park owners and residents to resolve major concerns; that the Community Development Director continue to monitor space rents and maintain liaison with park owners and residents; and that staff continue to explore ways to promote mobilehome park development, Bob Clark, 501-65 Anita Street, Regional Director of the Golden State Mobilehome Owners League, made a presentation to Council concerning the unique nature of mobilehome ownership and the rights of mobilehome owners to be represented as homeowners and not tenants. He concluded his presentation thanking the Council for the interest and support it has expressed in the issues affecting owners and residents of mobilehome parks. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the report and staff's recommendations. 27. Report - DiRienzo question re9arding underqroundinq of cable service (City Attorney) Continued to the meeting of July 7j 1981. City Council Meeting -10- June 23, 1981 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS -- continued 28. Report on new paint scheme for Chula Vista Transit buses Transit Coordinator Gustafson presented slides of four alternative paint schemes for the CVT buses expressing preference for the design using two shades of green with blue accent striping. Staff commented that Aztec will begin repainting as soon as the color scheme is selected and should complete the 12 buses within four months. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to select alternative No. 1 (rust, brown, gold striping) using the City's logo in place of the seagull design. 29. Report on temporary closure of Bay Boulevard north of "E" Street By Resolution No. 10118, dated June 3, 1980, Council granted an encroachment permit for utilization of Bay Boulevard as part of the Ramada Inn development. The permit allowed use of the street for parking purposes with the provision that no permanent structures would be constructed. Because the hotel development has not started~ the Redevelopment Agency found it necessary to remove the accumulation of trash, and recommends in order to keep the area free of debris that the street be temporarily closed to through traffic as permissible under the existing encroachment permit, MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) that Council accept the report. 30. Request to amend Board of Appeals and Advisors Budget, Fiscal Year 1981/82. Chairman Dalseth requested that Council amend the Board of Appeals budget for fiscal year 1981/82 to include $1,200 for attendance of one member at the International Conference of Building Official's to be held in Indianapolis on October 4 through October 9, 1981. The City Manager has recommended against the allocation, indicating that one City representative is currently budgeted to attend and represent the City's interests and advise all Board members of information obtained at the Conference. There being no one present from the Board of Appeals, Council discussed con- tinuing the matter for an opportunity to question Mr. Dalseth, or the Director of Building and Housing regarding the ICBO Conference. MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to continue the matter until the next meeting and to direct staff to inform Mr. Dalseth and/or Mr. Grady to be present to provide additional information. 31. MAYOR'S REPORT - None 32. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Gillow requested that Council consider a motion to refer to staff the question of issuing non-resident golf passes to individuals living outside of the City but owning property or businesses within the City limits. MSUC (Cox/Scott) that staff be directed to look into the consequences of having non-resident monthly golf passes and report back to Council within a month. b. Councilman Gillow commented on a potential safety hazard at the intersection of Naples and Moss caused by visual obstruction in seeing traffic coming east on Naples because of the stop sign. MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to refer to the Safety Commission problems at the inter- section of Moss and Naples. City Council Meeting -11- June 23, 1981 COUNCIL COMMENTS -- continued c. Councilman Cox reported that a resident contacted him to point out that Mr. Jim Velesquez, owner of Weisser Sporting Goods Store, 1018 National City Boulevard, National City, has donated 32 bales of hay to the Chula Vista Archery Range, and has indicated willingness to replace the bales as needed to provide the necessary backing for archers. MSUC (Cox/Scott) that a letter be prepared for Mayor's signature thanking Mr. Velesquez for his donation and commending the fine community spirit demonstrated~ ADJOURNMENT at 8:55 p,m. to the special meeting scheduled for June 30, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. and to the meeting of July 7, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. , CMC, CITY CLERK