HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/05/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday,May 5, 1981 Council Chambers, Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss
Councilmen absent: None
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 Hyde followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of April 28, 1981
MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to approve the minutes as mailed. Councilwoman McCandliss
abstained from voting since she was absent from that meeting.
Mayor Hyde referred to Item 12 regarding amendment of the golf course greens fees.
He explained that only the vote on this item was deferred so that Councilwoman
McCandliss could review discussion contained in the April 28th minutes, since she
was absent from that meeting, prior to participating in the vote. He stated that
he did not intend to entertain further public comment, unless Council desired to
hear additional testimony. Council discussed hearing additional public comments
under Oral Communications and Mayor Hyde expressed opposition reiterating the
intent of his parliamentary action at the April 28th meeting closing public
discussion.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to accept public comments from those who submitted requests to
speak. The motion failed by the following vote: Councilman Cox and Councilwoman
McCandliss voting "yes" and Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott and Gillow voting "no".
2. SPECIAl, ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Proclamation: "~nicipal Clerk's Week" - May 10-16, 1981
Mayor Hyde presented the Proclamation declaring the week of May 10 through May 16
as Municipal Clerk's Week to Deputy City Clerk Coati, in the absence of Mrs. Fulasz,
and acknowledge the dedicated service to the community of the City Clerk, Jennie
Fulasz.
b. Proclamation: Acknowledging the Chula Vista Business Community "Business Salute
to Chula Vista Day" on Saturday, May 9, 1981
Mayor Hyde presented Mr. Leonard Moore with the Proclamation recognizing thc Chula
Vista Business Community and declaring May 9, 1981 as "Bnsiness Salute to Chula
Vista Day."
c. Proclamation: Declaring the week of May 10-16, 1981 as Senior Center's Week
Mayor Hyde declared the week of May 10 through 16 as Senior Center's Week and
presented the proclamation to Joan Nicholson.
d. Proclamation: Declaring the Month of May 1981 as Senior Citizens' Month
Mayor Hyde declared May 1981 as Senior Citizen's Month in the City of Chula Vista
and presented the proclamation honoring our senior citizens to Joan Nicholson.
The Mayor expressed the deep respect and appreciation of the Chula Vista community
to the Senior population for their strength, maturity and wisdom.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Clifford Roland, 1100 industrial Boulevard, Chula Vista, thanked the Council
for consideration of his memorandum and report regarding the golf course greens fees.
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4. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS
a. Request for waiver of conditional use permit fees - Multi-purpose Sports Facility -
Ronald E. Pietila, Project Co-ordinator/Agent
City Manager Cole recommended waiver of the conditional use permit fees, as requested
with payment of any direct City costs estimated at approximately $55.00 for adver-
tising.
~UC (Hyde/Cox) to accept the staff recommendation.
b. Consideration of participating financially in the construction of grade separation
projects at "E" and "F" Streets and at "L" Street and the San Diego & Arizona Eastern
Railway Tracks - Metropolitan Transit Development Board
City Manager Cole recommended that Council support the concept of grade separation,
but indicated that the City is not in a position to provide matching funds.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
5. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF A~NDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
THE PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOM~S ON R-1 LOTS (DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Director of Planning Peterson reported that in 1980 the State Legislature passed into
law SB 1960 (effective July l, 1981) which prevents local jurisdictions from pro-
hibiting the installation of newer mobile homes on a permanent foundation on lots
zoned for single family development. This refers to newer mobile homes which have
been constructed to meet Federal standards. The Planning Commission recommended
the specific amendments to the Municipal Code which are proposed to meet the State-
mandated provision; those amendments are exempt from environmental review as a
class 5(a) exemption.
During discussion, it was noted that the local jurisdiction is not obligated to
permit placement of mobile homes in all zones which permit conventional single
family homes; that development standards applicable to conventional homes are also
applicable to mobile homes; that any additional requirements placed on mobile homes
would have to be required of conventional homes located in the affected zones; the
legislation would allow mobile homes in the major R-1 :ones.
Council discussion related to location of the amendment within the Code and whether
it would be more specifically pertinent to building and housing regulations than
campers. Council also questioned what the applicable Federal standards were. Staff
responded that the 1974 Federal law deals with the safety and structural soundness
of mobile homes and that only those units constructed according to those regulations
would be allowed. Councilman Scott requested review of the Federal regulations since
the ordinance is specifically based upon them.
Additional Council comments included the application process for permits and re-
lated inspections by the Building and Housing Department.
City Attorney Lindberg recommended concurrence with the Planning Commission approval
and indicated that the City could be held liable if it did not have a method for
accommodating mobile homes on certain R-1 lots.
There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was declared
closed
a. ORDINANCE NO. 1941 - AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE
OF MOBILE HOMES IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES - FIRST
READING
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
5a. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to direct staff to return to Council with an oral report regarding
the logic of placing the ordinance in the housing section of the Code and cross-refer-
encing the mobile home section.
Mayor Hyde reiterated Council's request that staff obtain the Federal standards for
Council review prior to second reading of the ordinance.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE GERSTEN PROPERTY EAST OF HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE SUB-
DIVISION (CITY ENGINEER)
The City Engineer explained that the Gersten Company has been working with Watt
Industries and San Diego Gas and Electric on relocation of an existing 69KV power
line which extends easterly from Hidden Vista Village Subdivision across Gersten's
property.
The Environmental Review Committee has scheduled the proposed relocation for public
hearing on May 14; therefore, the recommendation to the Council is to continue this
hearing to May 19, 1981.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to continue the hearing to May 19, 1981.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10452 - SETTING DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF UNDERGROUND REQUIREMENTS FOR BONITA
HACIENDAS SUBDIVISION (CITY ENGINEER)
Developers of Bonita Haciendas Subdivision have requested that a publlc hearing be
set to consider waiver of the undergrounding requirements stipulated as a condition
of Tentative Map approval. They are required to underground 12 KV overhead electri-
cal lines which extend approximately 800 feet through the subdivision, and it is
recommended that Council adopt a resolution setting May 26, 1981, at 7:00 pom. as
the date and time for said hearing.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10453 - APPROVING AGREEMENT NOT TO PROTEST THE FORMATION OF AN
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR ROOSEVELT STREET WIDENING
(CITY ENGINEER)
City Engineer Lippitt explained that Robert Pruitt, owner of 325 Roosevelt, has
submitted development plans for approval by the Design Review Committee. As a
condition of that approval, the Committee has required the owner to enter into an
agreement not to oppose the formation of a 1911 Act District in the event improve-
ment of the 300 block of Roosevelt Street is initiated by the City.
In response to Council query, City Attorney Lindberg stated that individuals can
waive their rights to protest formation of the district, but the waiver does not
preclude additional rights to challenge the costs and/or spread of assessments
resulting from the district,
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCIL~N SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10454 - ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEmeNT, PAVEMENT OVERLAY, FOURTH
AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE (CITY ENGINEER)
The resolution accepts work performed under contract with Daley Corporation for
asphalt pavement overlay of Fourth Avenue: Trousdale to "C", "F" to "G", "H'' to
"L" Streets and Second Avenue from "I" to "J" Streets. Staff has inspected the
work and verified conformity with contract specifications and found it to be
acceptable to the City.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMbag MCCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (continued)
10. RESOLUTION - DECLARING A 0.21 ACRE PORTION OF A CITY-0WNED PARCEL IN
THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF 1-805 AND EAST "J" STREET AS
EXCESS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
APPRAISE SUBJECT PARCEL (CITY ENGINEER)
The City Engineer reported that in 1965 during the acquisition of right-of-way
for 1-805, the State purchased property at East "J" Street in order to realign the
street to meet the bridge crossing over the freeway. In addition to this property,
the State acquired (and has since relinquished) the subject parcel.
In August 1980, the owners of the adjacent property submitted development plans
which included use of this parcel. Subsequently, they formally applied for
vacation of the right-of-way and paid the required $1,000 fee.
Staff has determined that there is no present need for all of the excess right-of-
way and recommends reserving a 20'x80' portion in the event "J" Street is widened.
Accordingly, the resolution declares all of the aforementioned parcel, excepting
the 20'x80' portion, as excess property.
Council discussed postponing action and further discussion until additional
information is available regarding future plans of the State for the area and the
widening of "J" Street. It was recommended that staff prepare a supplemental
report.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to table the resolution.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10455 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A BRUNING 980 ENGINEERING
DATA READER FOR THE DEPARTmeNT OF ENGINEERING AND A
MICROFILM STORAGE CABINET FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
(CITY ATTORNEY)
The resolution approves and authorizes the purchase of a microfilm reader by the
Engineering Department and enables the transfer of their existing reader to the
City Attorney's office. A minor fund transfer and appropriation will be necessary,
as delineated in the resolution.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILldAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONTINUED MATTERS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10456 - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81D4 ESTABLISHING GREENS FEES FOR THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (DIRECTOR OF PARKS
AND RECREATION)
At the April 21, 1981 meeting, tho City Council considered a report by the Director
of Parks and Recreation recommending increasing the municipal golf course fees.
Council continued the matter and directed staff to post a notice at the golf course
in order to encourage input of the users of the course. Subsequently, at thc April
28th Council meeting, staff submitted the subject resolution and several golfers
spoke for and against the proposed fee amendments and Mr. Cliff Roland submitted a
written report. Council continued thc resolution and directed staff to review Mr.
Roland's memorandum and the request that non-resident monthly tickets be grand-
fathered in to the new fee schedule.
Staff continues to recommend a basic increase of $1.50 in all cash greens fees and
the elimination of non-resident tickets and 9-hole play on Saturdays and Sundays
(Schedule ? of April 21, 1981 report).
Council discussion related to going back either one year or one month to grandfather
non-resident ticket users, and staff commented on the volume of tickets issued and
the amount of staff time which would be required to compile an eligibility list.
Council commented on the number of tickets issued to residents compared to non-
residents, and Councilman Cox suggested giving residents a price break by decreas-
ing the 9 and 18 hole fee for residents and applying a corresponding increase to
non-residents.
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CONTINUED MATTERS (Continued)
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR HYDE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to amend the resolution to provide a non-resident monthly ticket
in the amount of $50.00 per month only to those individuals, regardless of age,
who currently hold monthly non-resident tickets.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to decrease the recommended greens fees by $.50 for City
residents for 18 holes, Monday through Friday and weekends and legal holidays,
and also 9 hole rounds, Monday through Friday and weekends and legal holidays,
and increase these fees by $.50 for non-residents.
In response to Council query, staff expressed concern regarding administrative
control and valid identification of residents eligible for the reduced fee.
Councilman Scott concurred with the problem cited b7 staff and recommended
further study. The motion was withdrawn with consent of the second.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to amend the resolution to allow a $25.00 fee to students
through their senior year of high school.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to come back to the Council with a report on
the impact of the differential rate structure for residents and non-residents
over a six month period.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Manager Cole requested a Closed Door Session to discuss employee negotiations.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) for a Closed Door Session to discuss employee negotiations.
b. Mr. Cole reported the following proposed schedule for budget deliberations: May 16,
18, 20 and 22. Mayor Hyde suggested rescheduling Friday, Ma7 22, since it preceded
the Memorial Day weekend. By general consent Council agreed to schedule Thursday,
May 21 at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor directed staff to provide sandwiches on days when
both morning and afternoon sessions are held.
c. Mr. Cole reported that Our House requested waiver of conditional use permit fees
and the Initial Study fee for its proposed new location on "L" Street.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept staff's recommendation to waive the fees, but
require payment of approximately $55.00 for legal advertising.
Bernadette Probus, Executive Director of Our House, thanked Council for approving
the waiver and commented on the status of their County funding. She also advised
Council that the scope of services provided by Our House would include personal
counseling, youth development, job placement and community development.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
14. Report on Summer Education/Recreation and Stimulating Neighborhood Action Process
(SNAP) Summer Program (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Director of Parks and Recreation reported that the City and the Chula Vista
Elementary School District have jointly conducted a summer school and recreation
program for the past two summers and that a similar program is planned for the
Summer of 1981. In conjunction with this program, the SNAP Council has offered
to underwrite a summer program at Harborside School sponsoring students who cannot
afford the $35 registration fee. The City will provide the recreation program at
Harborside as it does at the other schools; there are no other City costs associ-
ated with the SNAP participation.
In response to Council queries, staff commented that the City operated a similar
program at Harborside School last year and that the $35.00 registration fee repre-
sents a $S.00 increase over last year because of increased teacher salaries.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept the report.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEAD (Continued)
15. Report on Chula Vista Transit (CVT) Route Restructuring for FY 1981-82
Development Services Administrator submitted a report proposing restructuring of
several CVT routes and schedules in order to increase system productivity, on-time
performance and to promote coordination with other transit operators. The effec-
tive date of the changes is anticipated to be July 26, 1981, in conjunction with
MTDB's tentative starting date for trolley operations.
In response to Council query, staff noted that patrons are notified of route
changes through newspaper advertising and handing out flyers.
Mayor Hyde e×pressed concern and opposition to diversion of Route 705 from Bonita
Road to Bonita Plaza Shopping Center. Staff commented that intermittent trips are
planned to the shopping center, but that priority is given to serving students and
existing patrons. The Mayor objected to spending funds of Chula Vista to take
citizens out of Chula Vista's shopping areas to Bonita Plaza Shopping Center.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to accept the report with the amendment that the portion of the
route which calls for diversion to Bonita Plaza Shopping Center be deleted until
Council has had an opportunity to refer it to the Chamber of Commerce, the Bonita
Business and Professional Association, the Town Centre Business and Professional
Association, the Chula Vista Association and the Broadway Association.
Mayor Hyde requested that the effect of route changes on the student population
be considered at the next joint Council/School District meeting.
16. Report on Transit Legislation (Senate Bill 572)
Development Services Administrator Robens submitted a report concerning SB 572
(Mills) which would establish a regional recovery ratio for MTDB area operators
on the basis of total operating cost and total operating revenue of all the opera-
tors in the MTDB jurisdiction as of FY 1980-81. It was determined that this method
of calculating the recovery ratio could be detrimental to smaller operators; the
General Managers therefore drafted an amendment to SB S72 which would establish
the areawide ratio at the FY 1978-79 level instead of the FY 1980-81 level and
would expand the definition of "fare revenue" to include farebox revenue, pass
sales and general fund contributions. It is the consensus of the General Managers
and staff that these changes will produce legislation that is more favorable to
Chula Vista and other area operators.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report.
17. Report on Proposed Fare Structure for Chula Vista Transit (CVT) for FY 1981-82
Development Services Administrator Robens reported that a proposed FY 1981-82 fare
structure for CVT was developed in conjunction with MTDB and other operators in
the MTDB jurisdiction. The objectives of the fare structure are to achieve the
20% recovery ratio mandated by the Transportation Development Act; to promote
service coordination among operators; and to facilitate use of the transit system
by patrons. Staff recommended the following fare structure for CVT for FY 1981-82:
Adult $ 0.60
Student 0.40
Seniors/Handicapped 0.40
Downtowner 0.25
Regional Monthly Pass 51.00
Regional ~4onthly Seniors/ 18.00
Handicapped Pass
Staff added that these fares will be considered in Budget Session but that
advance time is need for SCOOT consideration and schedule implementation.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report with a tentative implementation date
of July 1, 1981.
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18. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Consideration of scheduling an additional meeting of the Redevelopment Agency in
lieu of one of the regular-scheduled Council Conference dates
Referring to the Council meeting of April 28, 1981, wherein Council indicated its
desire to hold an additional monthly Redevelopment Agency meeting, Mayor Hyde
recommended that the City Council establish the third Thursday at 4:00 p.m. as the
designated time for a second monthly Redevelopment Agency meeting. He indicated
that each member attending these meetings would receive $30~00 additional compen-
sation each month and that, if needed, Council matters could be considered in
tandem with Agency items.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to establish a regular Redevelopment Agency Conference for the
third Thursday afternoon of the month and that Council cancel the currently
regularly scheduled Council Conference on the second Thursday of the month.
b. Mayor Hyde reported that seven candidates for the Planning Commission vacancy must
be interviewed by Council, and requested that ten minute interviews be scheduled
on one afternoon prior to May 14th.
MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to contact Council members to schedule the interviews before
May 14, 1981.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Hyde declared a Special Redevelopment Agency meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7, for the purpose of discussing the Gruen report regarding the
financial implications of support of the Wilson Marina Project and the status of
the Santa Fe case.
Councilman Cox commented on SB 215 (Foran) concerning an increase in the gasoline
tax. He reported that the bill will be heard on the Senate Floor May 7 and that
a communication will be sent indicating Council's support of the bill.
Councilman Cox commented on AB 1192 regarding formation of the California Muni-
cipal Debt Advisory Commission which would assist in the administration and
marketing of debt issues and assist existing agencies in performing related
functions. The Legislative Committee recommends that Council oppose the bill.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to oppose AB 1192.
Council recessed to Closed Door Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss employee negotiations.
The Deputy City Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported that the Closed
Door Session ended at 9:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:45 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 1981 ~t
7:00 p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC
Clty Clerk
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City Clerk