HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/02/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, Febmmry 10, 1981 Council Chamber, 276 Fourth Avenue
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Co~cCandliss
Councilmen Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City
Manager Asmus, DSA Robens
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment
of silent praryer.
15. SIMULTANEOUS PROCESSING OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND P-C ZONING ON JANAL RANCH
Director of Planning Peterson and City Engineer Lippitt submitted a report
noting that at Council's decision, simultaneous processing of applications
for General Plan Amendment and rezonings were done, which has proven beneficial
on small properties. They state, however, that in large areas, such as the
Janal Ranch, it would be appropriate to settle fundamental land use issues
before time is spent in the review of general development plans constituent
to an application to rezone the property to Planned Community. Mr Peterson
and Mr. Lippitt recommended authorization to process the Janal Ranch General
Plan Amendment prior to the processing of the application for Planned Community
zoning.
Mr. Craig Beam, attorney representing Cadillac Fairview Homes West, owners
of Janal Ranch, asked for a two-weeks' continuance of the item in order to
discuss the matter with staff.
MSUC (Co×/McCandliss) to continue this matter for two weeks.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF JANUARY 29 AND FEBRUARY 3, 1981
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve the minutes, copies having been sent to each
Councilman.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Report of Port Commission regarding beach at "J" Street Marina
Port Commissioner Phil Creaser discussed the proposal of a public beach at the
"J" Street marina stating that the Port District is not concerned with the
amount of income they may or may not derive with having the beach within the
confines of the marina. He added that Mr. Fred Trull, Planning Director for
the Port was here tonight to show slides of the area and discuss various
alternatives for a beach site.
Mr. Fred Trull, showed a slide presentation depicting the coast line and
various views of the "J" Street marina area at high and low tides. Mr. Trull
summarized his presentation by cautioning against locating the public beach
on the interior (south side) of the boat basin because of the critical impact
it will have on the boat basin - reducing the number of gl]ps; the water
quality - it is "still water" with no flushing action; the collection of debris
from the boats - oil and human excrements; public safety having a mix of
swimmers and boats; and that the beach should be located adjacent to the park
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Council discussion followed with Mr. Creaser and Mr. Trull answering questions
pertaining to the contract for the rip rap; the mud flats; importation of sand
for the beach area; the proposed RV Park area; consideration of various sites
for the beach along the "J" Street marina area; and obtaining an engineer's
report regarding the problems that may be encountered in this project.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask the Port District to develop a beach area in con-
junction with the development of the park next to the RV park which is the
west bank.
Councilman Scott asked the Port Commissioner to consider measures to minimize
the problems of the mud flats.
In answer to Councilman Cox's question, Port Commissioner Creaser stated that
the matter of having a security resident at the "J" Street marina was given a
low priority. Once further improvements are made in the area the matter will
then become a priority item.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. H. Bruce Murray, 274 Fig Avenue, Chula Vista, referred to item #4a on the
agenda and said he was speaking in support of this as a member of the Congress
of South Bay Seniors. Mr. Murray noted the reductions being proposed: $18
for a single person and $27 for a couple and asked for Council's support of
the bill sponsored by Assemblyman Kapiloff which will rescind the increases
until July 1981.
4a. Request from Coalition of Elders, Inc. to support legislation restoring cost-
of-living adjustments to payments to the blind, elderly and disabled.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for
a report back next week with a recommendation.
Mr. Max Sparer, 4685 Arizona Street, San Diego 92116, thanked the Council on
behalf of the Coalition of Elders.
ORAL COb~UNICATIONS(Continued)
3b. James Matherly, 402 Oaklawn Avenue, Chula Vista, read a prepared speech opposing
the Tijuana Rapid Transit system and expressing his deep concern regarding
the national debt and the high government spending.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
S. RESOLUTION N0.10393 EXTENDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND AREA BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOANS
The agreement involves about twenty-one banks and savings and loan institutions
who handle the sale of HandYtrans 10-ride booklets extending the term of the
agreements to June 30, 1982.
RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Gillow, tho reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously,
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 10394 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND DIEHL, EVANS AND COMPANY FOR AUDIT SERVICES
The firm of Carroll and Pendleton Associates has audited the City of Chula
Vista for many years. In June 1980, they merged with Diehl, Evans and
Company. The agreement with this firm is for a three-year period from June
30, 198~ through June 30, 1983.
RESOLUTION OFFERED By Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1934 AMENDING SECTION 2.70.030 OF CHAFTER 2.70 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FINES AND FEES FOR THE
LIBRARY - FIRST READING
The charge of fees is for genealogical record information supplied by the
United States Census microfilm records. In the past, the Serra Cooperative
Library System has been responsible for the acquisition of these records,
however, the responsibility has now been transferred to the local libraries.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to place the ordinance on first reading~
The text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
7b. RESOLUTION NO. 10395 A~ENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9162 ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR USE
OF CENSUS MICROFILM
The Master Fee Schedule is revised to incorporate the charges for genealogical
record information being supplied by the Public Library.
RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
8. ORDINANCE ~/~NDING SECTION 15.56.040 OF CHAFTER 15.56 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE TO THE TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL -
FIRST READING
This ordinance was continued from the meeting of February 3, 1981. It provides
relocation assistance to those parties who occupy premises at the time of
commencement of the condominium conversion process and who are forced to move
as a result of the conversion, and it sets the amount of the assistance at one
month's rent or $500 whichever is greater with an additional one month's rent
or $300 for handicapped and elderly tenants with the total reimbursement not
to exceed $S00.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the time element involved in giving the
tenants the notice of condominium conversion and the rights-of-refusal.
Council discussion followed with Director of Planning Peterson explaining the
time element involved at which a tenant is given notice to when he must actually
vacate the unit.
Mr. Gene York, 160 Brightwood, Chula Vista, said it was his understanding that
tenants must be given a 180-day written notice to vacate and the 90 day right-
of-first-refusal runs concurrently with that time. Mr. York added that the
ordinance is properly written; however, he felt that relocation should be given
only to those who can prove hardship.
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Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern with the lack of information
presented in order to take action on this matter: (1) the various interpretations
encountered with the time element; (2) no report on the impact of the moratorium
es~tablished; (3) question of voting on an emotional rather than a practical
matter; (4) wording of the erdinance.
MS (Hyde/McCandliss) to continue this matter and that the Mayor be given the
opportunity to work with Mr. Peterson (Director of Planning) and the~ City
Attorney, if necessary, to draft language that does, in fact, indicate that
the only people that are eligible in this are those that are actually forced
to move as a result of conversion.
Discussion of motion: Councilman Scott referred to Councilwoman McCandliss'
question as to the need for the relocation assistance stating that no one has
approached the Council indicating the need for this assistance. Councilman
Cox related sources of inequities in the ordinance.
THE MOTION FAILED by a vote of 2 to 3 with Councilmen Scott, Gillow and Cox
voting against the motion.
MSC (Cox/Scott) to file the ordinance. Councilwoman McCandliss voting "no".
9. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Council Meetings. Mr. Lane Cole, City Manager, submitted a schedule of Council
meetings and conferences for the months of February and March 1981.
b. Visitor-Convention Center. City Manager Cole reported that the Board of Directors
for the Chamber of Commerce have approved the takeover of the I-5 Visitor Center
by Mexi-Insur effective March 1. The City will pro-rate the third quarter
payment to the Chamber.
c. A word-processing tour of Rohr is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, at 4 p.m.
d. MSUC (Cox/Hyde) for closed session for reason of pending litigation.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
10. REPORT ON I~ATER FEATURE AT LIBRARY
Landscape Architect Robert Sennett submitted a written report stating that funds
are budgeted for the installation of a water feature at the open seating area
at the west end of the Chula Vista Public Library. Mr. Sennett presented a
slide presentation depicting various alternative proposals for the water feature
and the cost of the various features.
Council discussion ensued on the costs of the various proposals concurring that
Alternate "C" would be acceptable. Alternate "C" is for the utilization of
a grouping of three weathered bronze finish sculptures up to 6 feet in height
set at random in the 20 foot diameter reflecting pool. The cost for this
proposal is $29,000 with 2pproximate energy costs of $85 a month.
MSC (Hyde/Cox) to go ahead with pr~al "C" with the provision that before the
tree wells are actually capped of~,~ the Council will determine whether or not
to go to Plan "B" which provides for trees ~n t~ose wells.
Councilman Gillow spoke against the motion remarking that the money spent for
the water feature could be budgeted For better use.
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Councilwoman McCandliss commented that the City could get the same mileage
from having a floral display in this area rather than the expensive water
feature adding that the Civic Center complex already has a water feature~
THE MOTION CARRIED with Councilmen Gillow and McCandliss voting "no".
RECESS was called at 9:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
11. OPERATIONS ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF CITY CLERK!S OFFICE
Director of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation Department Thomson submitted
the comprehensive review of the City Clerk's office made by Senior Administrative
Analyst Marilyn Leuck. Generally recommended in the report was approval of
a Records Management program and distribution of work activities among the
employees which includes the implementation of a word processor.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and set it for Council Conference.
Mayor Hyde directed that this be seheduled prior to the budget sessions.
12. REPORT ON REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES FOR A CARNIVAL
This matter was continued from the meeting of February 3, 1981.
The Southwestern College Associated Students Organization requested a waiver of
fees for a carnival to be held on the College property on March 5 - 8, 1981.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the waiver oF fees for this carnival.
~r. Phil Saenz, 3703 Bonita View Drive, Bonita, thanked the Council on behalf of
the Associated Student Organization at Southwestern College.
MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that in the future, anyone requesting a waiver of fees be
notified that (1) it is not automatic; and (2) the Council may be imposing any
direct costs to the City.
13. REPORT ON CONSULTANT STUDIES OF CHULA VISTA TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITY
DSA Robens submitted the study prepared by Wilbur Smith and Associates, Inc.
In his written report to Council, Mr. Roberts highlighted some of the findings
and recommendations made in the study.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to accept the final reports of the "Transit Operations Study:
and the "Bus Maintenance Facility Study."
14. REPORT ON BONITA VALLEY GIRLS' SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP BALLFIELDS
AT THE EL RANCHO DEL REY SCHOOL SITE
On November 25, 1980, Ronald Pietila, President of the Bonita Valley Girls'
So£tball Association, requested Council's support in developing a ballfietd
complex at the E1 Rancho del Roy school site.
Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Asmus reported that st~ff met with Mr.
Pietila and discussions wore bold as to the participation of the Softball
Association and the City, Mr, Asmus recommended that tho City's participation
be limited to providing staff assistance in the preparation of tho irrigation
system layout and to furnish four softball backstops at a total value of
approximately $3,900.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the staff's recommendations.
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15. This item was continued for two weeks - see page 1 of the minutes.
16. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Trees along Third Avenue. Mayor Hyde expressed his concern regarding the
problems with the trees on Third Avenue between "E" and "F" Streets:
(1) the loss of seven trees; (2) the condition of the remaining trees; (3)
selection of the liquid amber trees.
Landscape Architect Robert Sennett explained the rationale for the type of tree
selected for that area; the method of planting the trees and the subsequent loss
of seven of them because of the drainage difficulties. He added that the
remainder of the trees are coming along well and as soon as he is able,
he would like to replace those trees.
MSUC (Hyde /Scott) that staff be directed to move on this as expeditiously as
possible.
17. COUNCIL COY~NTS
Review of City Manager. Councilman Gillow asked that the annual review of the
City Manager be scheduled. Mayor Hyde said he would meet with the City Manager
and set up a time.
b. Offramp sigF{. Councilman Gillow noted that the "J" Street offramp sign was not
lighted in the evening.
MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to direct staff to contact CalTrans on this.
c. Crime Prevention Committee. Councilman Gillow said the Committee is waiting for
the Crime Prevention Report being prepared by the City of San Diego. Once
they review the report and see if anything is applicable to Cbula Vista, the
Committee will make a recommendation as to whether to disband or remain an
ad hoc committee.
d. La Bonita Conversions. In answer to Councilman Cox's query, DSA Robens stated
that a report on the improvements will be made next week.
e. Water Feature at South Bay Regional Center. Councilman Cox reported that the
Public Arts Advisory Council has narrowed the art features down to three and
it will be a water feature. Mr. Joe Brings of that Committee is prepared to
make a presentation to the Council showing slides of the various features.
Couocilm~n Cox asked the City Clerk to schedule ~r. Brings for this presentation
next weeK.
f. Traffic Control 8ox at South Bay Regional Center. Councilman Cox stated that
the Public Arts Advisory Council expressed concern over the traffic signal
control box and its location which is proposed near where the water feature will
be. The size of the control box is 2'x4'x5'.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to come back with a report on this which may be
tied in conjunction with Mr. Brings' report to the Council on the water feature
and see if there is a more suitable location (for the control box).
Redevelopment Agency. At this time (9:4S p.m.) the Council recessed the meeting
to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The Council meeting convened at 10:46 p.m.
at which time the Council recessed to Closed Session for reason of pending
litigation. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported that the
Session ended at 10:57 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:57 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 11,
1981 at 3 p.m. and to the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 17, 1981 at 7 p.m.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUrNmeNT OF .MEET!fIG
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say :
That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista;
That the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held February 10, 1981
and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on February 11, 1981 at the hour of 10:20 am
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door of the place at which said me'ting of February 10, 1981
was held.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
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Notary Public in and for said County
and State of California
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held February 10, 1981
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7
p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyd~,~Councilm~ Scott, Gillow, Cox,McCandliss
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m. until Wednesday,
February 11, 1981 at 3 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vis%a, California.
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of ~he City of Chula Vista, DO
HEREBY CERTIPY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order
by the City Council at the meeting of February 10, 1981.
J~'NNI~A~M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLF~
. Cz~y of Chula V~sta, Calzforni~