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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/01/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIl, OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, ,!ammr) 27, 1981 Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: Councilman Gillow Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus 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 meetings of ,January 15 and 20, 1981. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to approve the minutes, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. State of City Message Mayor Will T. Hyde gave his annual State of the City Message in which he addressed the issues of (1) management of financial resources; (2) manage- ment of growth in the undeveloped areas; (3) affordable housing; (4) energy conservation; (5) public transportation; (6) regional efforts to solve mutual problems in the greater San Diego area. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Kay Erwin, speaking for "Jobs for Youth" asked for a "permanent location" for this operation. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to authorize "Jobs for Youth" to relocate in their old offices in City Hall on a permanent basis. Mayor Hyde declared that this was now a fixed location until such time as some other consideration would merit relocation of this office either because it would be better for them (Jobs for Youth) or there is a City problem with it. b. Jerry Valk, 291Camino Vista Real, Chula Vista, commented on the small number of people attending Council meetings; his concern about a proposed school site in the E1 Rancho del Rey area and the Sweetwater Union High School District's determination that they do not have the funds to build this facility. He also questioned this District's lack of comments on the availability of school sites in the subdivisions coming before the Council for approval. Mr. Valk remarked that "somewhere along the line, these things (subdivisions) should be stopped" and he asked Council to look into it. Under discussion, Councilwoman McCandliss asked about the status of the report requested on Mr. Valk's communication to Council regarding the school situa- tions and Code requirements for school district reports. Mr. Valk asked that this be deferred until such time as he and the City Attorney can discuss the issues. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING S. RESOLUTION NO. 1038S ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, CASA DEL REY SUBDIVISION Pardee Construction Company has completed the pub. llc improvements for Casa del Rey Subdivision. On duly 7, 1980, a final inspection was made and a letter of deficiencies prepared. The deficiencies have now been corrected and a reinspec- tion of the public improvements waa made on January 9, 1981. Ali work was found to be completed in accordance with the improvement agreement and to 'the satisfaction of the City Engineer. City Council Meeting -2- .January 27, 1981 RESOLIITIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Continued) 5. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10386 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM JOSEPH J. CAMPAGNA, WILLIPdq L. WALTON AND JAMES HARDESTY FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES In conjunction with the conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map 80-20, the owners have executed the necessary document granting an easement for street tree purposes to the City. The easement provides for a 10-foot wide strip of land along the east side of Fourth Avenue south of "H" Street. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 7. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ACOUSTIC MATERIAL INSTALLATION IN PARK WAY CO~qUNITY CENTER An acoustical study was made by San Diego Acoustics, Inc. The recommenda- tions in the study have been evaluated by the project architect and staff personnel. The findings were that the most cost-effective and best solution for improving the Center's acoustics is the installation of Tectum wall panels in the multi-purpose room and Johns Manville Tempertone 360 ceiling tiles in the games, crafts and activities rooms. Installation of the wail panels can be done by an outside contractor while the ceiling tiles can best be done by City forces. Bids for this project were received with Spring Valley Installa- tion Contractors submitting the iow bid of $7,995.00. Several questions were posed to the staff during Council discussion: (1) whether the specifications noted that the room was to be used as a public auditorium; (2) whether uses of the different rooms were defined in the specifications; (3) whether engineering on the acoustics should have been done before construction of the facility; (4) concern that the use of fiberglass in a room where there will be bmmcing balls will release particles of fiber- glass that may be a health hazard to the athletes; (5) the Charter provision which allows for informal bids under $8,000, the contingency amount. MSUC (McCandliss/Hyde) to continue this one week until the Council has an opportunity to be satisfied with the fiberglass and the tile issue. Staff to get further information on the points raised at this meeting. Councilwoman McCandliss suggested the staff contact the County's Industrial Hygenist for input. 8. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE MAYOR/COUNCIL AR~ With the completion of the renovation of City Hall, it became apparent that new furniture was needed in the Mayor/Council offices. The resolution appro- priates the sume of $2400 from the unexpended balance in the City Hall Renova- tion Fund 636-6360-S569 to the Furnishing Fund 636-6360-5566. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to defer this item for possible revision and reconsideration. 9. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ONE-TI~ INCREASE FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES The appropriation is for $12,080 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to provide for a one-time increase for those employees who retired prior to 1974. Mayor Hyde ruled that a 4/5s vote is required on this resolution. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilwoman Mcgandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Under discussion, C~uncilman Scott questioned the amount of money being appro- priated and the need for this appropriation this evening. City Council Meeting -3- January 27, 1981 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Continued) 9. City Manager confirmed that the money would not be needed until all the paper work is done and this will take two to three months. Councilwoman McCandliss withdrew her offer o£ the resolution. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to hold this over until the appropriate time when the money is needed. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 1932 PREZONING PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET AT MAPLE DRIVE TO R-3-P-8 - First reading On January 20, 1981, the City Council directed that an ordinance be prepared prezoning the area to R-3-P-8 with the provision for allowing an increase in density if the applicant includes in his development some housing units which are affordable by low and moderate income families. The ordinance is further subject to the conditions of Planning Commission Resolution No. PCS-80-G. MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) that the ordinance be placed on first reading. Read the title, waive the text. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 1933 PREZONING 3-1/2 ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET, WEST OF WALNUT DRIVE TO R-3-P-8 - FIRST READING On January 20, 1981, the City Council directed that an ordinance be prepared prezoning 3-1/2 acres on the north side of Main Street, west of Walnut Drive, to R-3-P-8. Councilman Scott said that at the last meeting, the Council alluded to the fact that this ordinance should have the same language as Ordinance 1932 regarding the density allowance. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that the language as far as increasing the density be included in this ordinance. ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED: MSUC (Cox/Scott) to place ordinance on first reading; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1930 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 AND REPEALING SECTION 8.12.060 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO FEES FOR FOOD HANDLERS' PERMITS, AND REGISTRATION CARDS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION The ordinance amends that section of the Municipal Code in order to conform with the regulatory ordinances of the County of San Diego as it relates to fees for food handlers' permits, registration cards and training requirements. The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of January 20, 1981. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to place ordinance on second reading and adoption. The read- ing of the text was waived by unanimous consent. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1931 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.38 OF THE CMULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ALL RELATING TO SECONDHAND DEALERS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION The ordinance amends that section of the Municipal Code to make it consistent with the California State Busine~s and Professions Code which was amended effective January 1, 1981. The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of January 20, 1981. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. City Council Meeting -4- January 27, 1981 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Report on the List of Ad Hoc Committees. City Manager Cole submitted a list of all the City's ad hoc committees (9), plus a list of the City's other ad hoc committees (7). Council discussion ensued regarding the Visitor Industry Advisory Committee. City Manager Cole reported that the Chamber has turned over the operation of the 1-5 Center to a private firm - this is the Center in which the Committee was supervising the City-funded expenditures. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to ask the staff to provide the Council with a status report with regard to the situation of the operation of the two Visitors Centers and Qarticularly as it relates to the expenditure of City funds. (If the City is ~ot going to provide City funds, it would seem appropriate to terminate the Visitor Advisory Committee, after this report is received.) Included in the motion is a request for a report on the operation of 1-805 Center as well. 14b. Water Feature at South Bay Regional Center. City Manager Cole reported that the County has narrowed the artists down to three and they are now preparing their proposals for the art feature. The amount of funds budgeted is $170,000 with the deadline for submittal on January 31, 1981. Councilman Cox said he understood that once the County selected the artists, there would be consultation with this City Council or its representatives as to the final selection. Councilman Cox asked that the City Manager check into this. 14c. New Director of Parks and Recreation. City Manager Cole stated he is appoint- ing Mark J. Pfister of North Platte, Nebraska as the City's new Director of Parks and Recreation. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to approve the appointment of Mark Pfister as Director of Parks and Recreation. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. Report on posted speeds on the City's major and collector streets. City Engineer Lippitt submitted a report comparing the posted speed limits on the City's major and collector streets with the 85th percentile speeds on those thoroughfares. The report also addresses those areas of perceived speed problems and/or the speed problems substantiated by actual records and Engineering analysis. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and refer it to the Safety Commission for comment. 16. Report on the swimming beach at "J" Street Marina. The Council has previously requested that the San Diego Unified Port District provide a swimming beach in the boating area of the "J" Street Marina. The Port District staff has reviewed the request and will soon ask the City for its preference of several sites that they have selected. The District staff is not in favor of a beach inside the marina area; therefore, the recommendation of the Community Development Director was that the Council make a formal re- quest to the Board of Supervisors for the swimming beach area. Mr. Dave Zegler, Redevelopment Coordinator, showed a plat of the beachfront area noting the proposed sites for the beach, as recommended by the Port staff. Councilman Scott questioned the need for this report as the Council has gone on record asking that there be a beach in thi~ plan and if possible, that the inner beach area be considered. MS (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this item for two weeks. Under discussion, Councilman Scott remarked that substantiating evidence should be received from the Port District regarding the feasibility of the sites they recommend. Councilwoman McCandliss indicated that Council should receive alternates for the beach site locations along with the pros and cons. Mayor Hyde suggested having the City's Port Commissioner attend the next Council meeting to discuss this issue. City Council Meeting -5- January 27, 1981 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Continued0 16. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to invite Commissioner Creaser and whatever members,of the Port District staff he wishes to have with him to attend the next City Council meeting and that discussion of this item be docketed for that meeting and let Mr. Creaser know the Council's preferences for a beach site in the "J" Street Area. 17. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Water Feature at the Library. In answer to the Mayor's query, City Manager Cole stated he will have an oral report for the Council at the next meeting. b. Executive Session. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) for Executive Session for personnel matters following the normal course of business of this meeting. c. Vote Switching Initiative. Mayor Hyde stated that Mr. Bill Ayres came to his office today and left petitions to be signed by the Council, i£ they so desire. 18. COUNCIL CON~qENTS a. Stolen Chairs at Loma Verde. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated he cannot give the Council a report on this loss this evening. b. The Coun¢ilmembers complimented the Mayor on his State of the City Message. c. Historical Preservation Grant. Councilman Cox noted that there is a grant available for the preservation of historical sites and ho had some information on this. Mayor Hyde indicated he would forward this information to the Historical Building Preservation Committee. d. Mayor Hyde announced that tho Chamber of Commerce is now planning its second annual Business Salute to Chula Vista - this time it will be called a "Fair." The tentative date is May 9, 1951. Executive Session. The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. The City Clerk was excused. The Mayor reported that the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT at 9:00 p.m. to the meeting soheduled for Thursday, January 29, 1981 at 3:00 p.m. and to the regular schoduled meeting of February 3, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. Jennie M. Fulasz', CMC / City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) Ss OF ADJOU~N~NT OF MEETI~G 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 January 27, 1981 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on January 28, 1981 at the hour of 8:45 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 January 27, 1981 was held. , ~ City/~lerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 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 January 27, 1981 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date a% 7 ~.m. with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde,'Scott, CoX, ~McCandliss Councilmen absent: Councilman Gillow ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. until Thursday, January 29, 1981 at 4 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 CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meeting of January 27, 1981 ..:~ JE~/qlE M. FULASZ, CMC, CIT~CLERK City of Chula Vista, California