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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/12/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, Dec~nber 23, 1980 - 7:00 p.mo Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City ~nager 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. APPROYAL OF ~IN-OTBS for the meetings of December 11 and 16, 1980 MSUC (Cox/Gillow) that the minutes be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECTAI. ORDERS OF Tli~ DAY (None) 3. ORAL CO~9~INICATIONS a. Richard L. Schuricht, 323 Surrey Drive, Chula Vista, recommended that the City Code be modified to allow citizens to utilize "Neighborhood Watch" signs, at their own expense, as a crime deterrent. Councilman Gillow noted that the Crime Prevention Committee had referred this matter to staff previously and asked the status of the staff report. City Manager Cole said a report should be ready for the next Council meeting on January 6, 1981. 4. WRI'rr~N C8~glUNICATIONS a. LETTER FROM GEORGE HILGER REGARDING PENT INCREASES AT BRENTWOOD MOBILEHOME PARK Mr. Hilger outlined the problem of increased rents for mobile home park rental and asked that the City consider using Block Grant funds to provide a mobile home park with a reasonable rental fee. He suggested that a committee be appointed to study this possibility. City Manager Cole noted that the City has no jurisdiction in establishing rents. However, since the Council had previously directed staff to look at the possibility of developing mobile home parks and possibly using Block Grant funds, he recommended that staff utilize the services of the Golden State Mobilhome Owners' League, the Mobilehome Owners Executive Group, and Mr. George Hilger in mobile home development programs. ~]e Council discussed the possibility of an ad hoc committee studying the feasibility of mobile home park development as a means of providing low income housing; the problems involving the high cost of land; apartment construction generating more dwelling units than mobile home parks; and the price of mobile homes being less than apartments should be considered in providing affordable housing. Councilman Gillow vo~mteered to serve on such an ad hoc committee. Bob Clark, 501 Anita Street (Regional Director for Golden State Mobilhome Owners' League), said the League supports an ad hoe committee as guggestsd and would like to be involved in it. He suggested single-wide mobile homes could he considered vs. apartments, and that it might be better for the City to develop "pads" to sell rather than to own apartments. John Kolsters, 501 Anita Street~ referred to Senate Bill 1960 which provides for mobile homes to be treated in the same light as ~ingle family homes. He stated that in view of the price of land, it is difficult to buy a mobile home and place it on a single family lot, therefore, there is a need for mobile home parks. He recommended consideration be given to developing a park in the bayfront area, and also suggested that staff investigate the provisions of SB 1960. City Council Meeting -2- Dec~nber 23, 1980 MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) that the staff recommendation on Item 4a be accepted. b. REQUEST TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS Girl Scout Troop 1056 of Rosebank School asked permission to paint house numbers on curbs in the City as a fund raising project. MSUC (Cox/Scott) that this request be approved subject to Code conditions and staff processing. PUBLIC ~ARINGAI~D REI~TEDKESOLDTION 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION b~P FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-28, QUINTARD, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF i2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT QUINTARD STREET AND FIRST AVENUE This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative subdivision map known as Quintard for the purpose of developing a condominium project on a one acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Quintard Street and First Avenue in the R-3-P-12 zone. On November 26, 1980 the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration and recommended that the tentative map be approved in accordance with their Resolution No. PCS-80-28. Director of Planning Peterson summarized the staff report, describing the development and commenting on the provisions for garages, parking, and drainage. He noted the Planning Commission recommendation that one onsite parking space proposed as a tandem space be replaced with an onsite parallel space near the north end of the project. Mr. Peterson said he concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation. In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Peterson said R-2-T zoning is a designation for "townhouse." Jerry Valk, 291 Camino Vista Real, Chula Vista, expressed his concern regarding developments being approved without a provision for school sites. City Attorney Lindberg explained that no building permits are issued until the school districts have each sent a letter to the City indicating any problems of overcrowding have been appropriately mitigated. There being no further comments, for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Scott/Cox) that the Council not allow the tandem parking. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10357 APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-28, QUINTARD RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST R~AnlNG 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10358 APPROVING PROPOSED BUDGET AND ACHIEVEMENT REPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Town Centre Business and Professional A~aociation submitted the annual budget for the Downtown Improvement District for Council approval in accordance with Ordinance No. 1885. The proposed budget totals $20,000 with assessment receipts estimated at $2. An achievement report was also submitted for Council review as required by the ordinance. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10359 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TENNIS PROFESSIONAL The existing contract for thc Tennis Professional expires on January 2, 1981. A new agreement has been written to continue the services of Tennis Professional Ed Collins at the Chula Vista Tennis Center. City Council Meeting -3- December 23, 1980 In response to questions from the Council, Assistant City Manager Asmus said the City is not paying a stipend to the golf professional and to date, it has not been a very profitable operation. He said the City may wish to determine where it wants to go with this program and suggested it be discussed during the preliminary budget workshop sessions. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott,the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10360 GRANTING A 60-DAY TIME EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TO COMPLETE THE LOMA VERDE PARK SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM The Council awarded a contract to Parnell and Leonard Inc. for the construction of a solar heating syst~ at Loma Verde Park with the work to be completed in 90 working days from August 22, 1980. The contractor has requested a 60-day extension due to the inability of various suppliers to provide necessary parts for the system. Staff recommended approval of the extension. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10361 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENDORSE PARCEL MAP 81-3 Parcel Map 81-3 contains a portion of the Crest Drive right of way which is designated on the map as Parcel 2. The City owns fee title to this Parcel 2. The Subdivision Map Act requires that all parties having record title interest in real property within the boundaries of a parcel map consent to the preparation and recordation of such map. The resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Parcel Map 81-3 on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 10. RESOLUTION - DENYING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO HENRY CONTRERAS TO BUILD A RO0}~ ADDITION UPON THE CITY'S SEWER EASEMENT AT 1426 MELROSE AVENUE A request was received to allow the owner at 1426 Melrose Avenue to construct a room addition upon a sewer easement on the north side of the property in order to provide a wheelchair access. The sewer main serves approximately 250 homes, with the possibility of further development to the east, which could necessitate enlarging the sewer. The existing sewer is 15 feet deep and could make it impossible to excavate without damaging the room addition. Staff recommsnded the encroachment permit be denied. Stephen Kirby, 3510 Harris Street, Lemon Grove (representing Mr. Henry Contreras), explained that if it is necessary to enlarge the trunk line, because of the configuration of the easement, it would be possible to construct a new line and by-pass the current line. He said this would resolve the problem. Henry Contreras, 1426 Melrose Avenue (owner), in response to a query from Mayor Hyde, said he would be willing to pay for any added cost of sewer repair or replacement due to the encroachment. He stated the room is a necessity for his wife since she is confined to a wheelchair. City Engineer Lippitt said he would recommend putting in a parallel line for the short distance prior to granting the encroachment, but stated he would need some additional time to analyze the cost of installing the l~ne. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) that this item be held over until the next Council meeting (January 6, 1981) to get a cost estimate from the staff or suggestions for any other alternatives that may be applicable to the problem. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10362 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 1373 RIDGEVIEW WAY Owner of property at 1373 Ridgeview Way had fill dirt brought in to extend his rear yard closer to the property line to prevent erosion of the slope from undermining the corner of his patio. When the material was placed, it created a new slope within the City's Open Space Lot 117 of Bonita Ridge Estates No. 2 and covered existing landscaping and irrigation lines. A field inspection by the Engineering Department and the City's Landscape Architect indicated an encroachment permit could be issued subject to certain conditions and not be detrimental to the City's interests. City Council Meeting -4- December 23, 1980 RESOLUTION OFFERED by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 10363 APPROVING UNCONTROLLED EMBANKMENT AGREEMENT WITH J. DENNIS ORD AT 66 TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD In June 1980, J. Dennis Ord submitted a grading plan for approval showing approximately 1000 cubic yards of uncontrolled fill material adjacent to an existing dwelling at 676 Telegraph Canyon Road. In order to have an uncontrolled embankment, a permit is required. Staff recommended that the Council approve the agreement permitting the uncontrolled embankment, subject to certain conditions, in accordance with the City Code. In answer to a question from Mayor Hyde, City Engineer Lippitt said the purpose of the fill is to control the drainage way. Mayor Hyde expressed his concern regarding a traffic safety problem with a curb along the street section that is not clearly marked. He said the curb is black and has no reflectors. City Manager Cole said this had been called to his attention and staff is checking into the matter. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 10364 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN VISTA SQUARE PARK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Bids were received on December 3, 1980 for the construction of improvements in Vista Square Park. Staff recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to Hacienda Landscape Company of Lemon Grove, low bidder, in the amount of $113,915.10. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. COITI'INUEDPIATTERS 14. REPORT ON ENCROACHMENT PER}lIT FOR AN INSTALLATION OF A CHAIN LINK FENCE AT 1643 b~RL AVENUE (Continued from the meeting of 12/16/80) This matter was continued in order for the Council to have a report from the City Attorney on the proper legal procedures and for additional information on whether the house has been sold er not. City Engineer Lippitt reported it has been determined that the house has been sold. He also reported that vacating the area would create several problems, i.e., a lot would be created with no access to a public street; it is a complex procedure to determine who the property would revert to in this instance; and there may be maintenance problems. He said it is staff's recommendation that vacation procedures not be pursued and that the fence be removed. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that the staff recommendation be accepted. 15. REPORT(S) OF TMB CITY MA~IA(~R a. City Manager Cole asked that an Executive Session be held at the conclusion of the agenda for to discuss possible litigation. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) that an Executive Session be held as requested. Mr. Cole discussed the status of The Glenn restaurant which is currently being operated under the direction of a Trustee assigned by thc Court and is scheduled to be clo~ed after the first of the year. He said staff feels the restaurant should remain open, at least until the remodeling starts and asked for Council direction to work with the Trustee to continue the operation of the restaurant. MSUC (Scott/Cox) that in the next two weeks the decision on whether or not to keep the restaurant open be determined based on facts presented to the Mayor, and give the Mayor the authority to act on those facts in the fashion he deems most appropriate to the City. City Council Meeting -5- December 23, 1980 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERSAND DEPARTHENT N~ADS 16. REPORT ON MARCH OF DIMES WALKATHON REQUEST Mr. Frank Nihil, Executive Director of the San Diego Chapter of the March of Dimes, has requested approval to stage part of a 32-kilometer walkathon within the City limits of Chula Vista on Thursday, April 23, 1980. The walkers will remain on sidewalks and will not impede traffic flow. Staff recommended approval. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that the staff report be accepted and approve the March of Dimes request. NAYOR'S REFORT a. Mayor Hyde commented on the letter from the City Attorney included in the Council packet for information and noted it reflected the policy of the Council regarding school facilities and land dedication and fees. b. Mayor Hyde referred to a letter received from Mr. Lenard Grote, Chairman of the California Coastal Commission, expressing the rationale of the Commission in not appealing the decision of the Court regarding the bayfront law suit. He noted Mr. Grote's statement that the Commission did not intend to "impose binding policy language on the City by adopting conditions" for development of the bayfront. COUNCIL CO~4ENTS Councilman Gillow noted that today was proclaimed as "Remember the Hostage Day." Councilman Cox referred to the City Attorney's letter regarding school facilities and questioned whether or not the City could have information from the school districts on how the fees are used. City Attorney Lindberg explained that it is the responsibility of the district to keep the City informed on overcrowded conditions and whether the fees collected are adequate. MSUC (Cox/Scott) that this matter be included as an agenda item for the joint meeting with the districts in March and ask for their statement of policy in this regard. MSUC (Cox/Scott) that staff, in doing re-evaluation in regard to the Taco Express, consider the cost and feasibility of moving the Greg Roger's house and locating it at the Memorial Park site with the idea of using it for the purpose of the Senior Citizen Information and Referral Center or other uses which might be appropriate. Mayor Hyde suggested that this matter also be referred to the Chairman of the Historical Site ad hoc committee to see what input they can provide. Mayor Hyde commented on information submitted in the Weekly Activity Summary by the Director of Public Safety regarding "minor dog bites from police dog." He asked whether the City has had any claims in this regard. City Attorney Lindberg stated there have been some claims and he will give the Council a status report at the next meeting. Mayor Hyde and all Members of the Council extended "Happy Holiday" greetings to staff and the audience. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session for litigation purposes at 8:35 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and the City Attorney reported that the meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ADJOU~I~ENT at 9:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ CITY CLERK /b~puty City Clerk /