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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/08/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. August 5, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: None Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Development Services Administrator Robens, Current Planning Supervisor Lee, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recrea- tion Hall, Senior Civil Engineer Goldkamp The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of July 10, 22, and 24, 1980 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (Mayor Hyde abstained on the minutes of July 22 and 24 as he was not present at the meetings.) 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None 3. ORAL COB~qUNICATIONS Clarence Knight Mr. Knight expressed his appreciation for the truck traffic 117 Jefferson Avenue control on Jefferson Avenue. He also asked if the holes Chula Vista in the pavement can be repaired be£ore the winter rains. Maurice McMahon Mr. McMahon said he was representing the Miss Softball 1573 Loma Court ~merica Leagues and explained that all three divisions won Chula Vista the Southern California State championships. Since this was not anticipated they do not now have sufficient funds to send the teams to the Western States Regional tourna- ment in Fresno. On behalf of the Leagues, Mr. McMahon asked for financial assistance from the City. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss and seconded by staff with a report Mayor Hyde that this request be referred to staff and that back 8/12/80 they meet with Mr. McMahon to find out more information and report back to the Council next Tuesday night. In response to a question from Mayor Hyde, Mr. McMahon said they would be interested in a possible loan to be repaid to the City - interest free. Motion carried The motion to refer the request to the staff carried unanimously. James Matherly Mr. Matherly discussed the Federal Government deficit 402 Oaklawn spending from October 1979 to March 1980 stating published Chula Vista figures show it w~s $13,215,O00,000 in March. He urged that no government funds be spent on the proposed Tijuana train. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC The Bonita Business & Professional Association requested SIGNAL AT ALLEN SCHOOL that a traffic light be installed at this intersection ROAD AND BONITA ROAD due to numerous accidents. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2- August 5, 1980 WRITTEN COMFRJNICATIONS (Cont.) An oral communication at the July 8 meeting raised the same question and the matter was referred to staff for an update as to the location's priority on the traffic signal list. Acting City Manager Asmus recommended that the Safety Commission and staff again conduct a study of the need for a signal at this intersection. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman staff and Safety Cox and unanimously carried that this item be referred to Commission staff and Safety Commission for report and recommendation. b. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION The Friends of the Chula Vista Library requested permission TO HOLD ANNUAL BOOK to hold their Annual Book FAir on Saturday, October 11, 1980 FAIR ON OCTOBER 11, 1980 at the Chula Vista Library. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman request subject to Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved staff conditions subject to normal staff conditions. c. PETITION TO CLOSE OFF A petition with 43 signatures was submitted to the Council BONITA ROAD WHERE IT asking that Bonita Road be closed off where it intersects INTERSECTS WITH "E" with "E" Street to reduce traffic on the narrow residential street, diverting traffic to "E" Street. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman and Safety Commission Scott and unanimously carried that the petition be referred to staff and Safety Commission. d. REQUEST TO DECLARE PARCEL On behalf of Inland Industries, Inc., the firm of Lawrence, OF LAND AT PALOMAR AND Fogs, Smith and Associates requested that a parcel of City- BAY BOULEVARD EXCESS LAND owned land be declared excess property and made available AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR for purchase by their client. The parcel is located at PURCHASE BY INLAND the northwest corner of Palomar Street and the south off INDUSTRIES, INC. ramp from I-5. Acting City Manager Asmus recommended this item be referred to staff. City Attorney Lindberg said there is also an unnamed and undedicated street coming off of Vista Drive in the vicinity of 1-805 and Bonita Road that was intended to be eliminated in the plan for the area. He requested that this also be referred to staff for study and possible disposition. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that these parcels be referred to staff for study as to possible disposition. e. COMPLAINT CONCERNING Mrs. Dorothy Simmons, 617 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, requested NOISE PROBLEM AT THIRD that a City ordinance be adopted against loud music and AVENUE BETWEEN "I" AND other disturbing noises. "J" STREETS The Acting City Manager recommended that the request be filed and a letter sent to Mrs. Simmons advising her that the City codes are adequate to control most noises referred to in her letter. Copy of Sonora ordinance City Attorney Lindbcrg reported that a copy of the Sonora requested ordinance has been requested, and when it is received, he will advise the Council of major differences, if any. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman recommendation Gillow and unanimously carried that report and recommendation of the Acting City Manager be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- August 5, 1980 WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS (Cont.) Mr. Lindberg also explained the importance of citizens understanding the need for making positive identifications, signing complaints and having reliable witnesses in order for bis office to prosecute Code violations. f. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Ernie and Kim Rivera (Chula Vista) and Brett Jenson (La KlM AND ERNIE RIVERA, Jolla) filed claims against the City for an incident which 440 JAMUL COURT, CHULA occurred March 28, 1980 wherein a fight ensued between the VISTA; BRETT JENSON, claimants and some off-duty San Diego officers. The claims P. O. BOX 1458, LA JOLLA allege that "Chula Vista police officers failed to act according to police department procedures.., and failed to summon proper medical assistance." The District Attorney reviewed the case and no criminal charges are being filed. The Risk Manager and Carl Warren & Company recommended that the claims be denied. Motion to deny claims It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the claims be denied. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF REZONING opened the public hearing. 1.5 ACRES AT 900 OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM R-1 TO Current Planning Supervisor Lee explained the applicant, P-C Treetops Unlimited (Pacific Scene), has requested a change of zone from R-1 to P-C, Planned Community, for 1.5 acres of surplus property located at the southeast corner of Southwestern Community College. He recalled that both the Planning Commission and Council recently approved the Sectional Area Plan and Tentative Subdivision Map for the development of 260 units on the adjacent site, and explained that the developer has filed a revised map and plan to incorporate this 1.5 acres into their existing project. Planning Commission He noted that the Planning Commission, on July 9, adopted recommendation the Negative Declaration IS-80-59 and recommended approval of the zone change in accordance with their Resolution PCZ-80-1. Pat McCardle Mr. McCardle said he was representing the applicant, Pacific 3900 Harney Scene, and would be glad to answer any questions the Council San Diego may have. (There were no questions.) Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1916 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed AMENDING ZONING MAP TO on first reading, and that the reading of the text be CHANGE THE ZONE OF 1.5 waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the ACRES AT 900 OTAY LAKES following vote, to-wit: ROAD FROM R-1 TO P-C - FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Cox, McCandl~ss, Scott, Gillow, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF AMEND- opened the public hearing. MENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AREA Mobile Home Park regulations specify that the minimum REGULATION IN THE ~P acreage for a mobile home park site is 5 acres. Current ZONE Supervisor Lee said several parks of slightly less than 5 acres are being considered for rezoning as they provide a housing opportunity at affordable rates and the change would permit the City to continue its program to preserve the existing mobile home parks. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -4- August 5, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Mr. Lee briefly discussed the standards set in the Polic7 for mobile home parks and the ordinance adopted in 1978 to be used in conjunction with the Policy. He noted that the language in the ordinance states the minimum acres "shall be" five acres, which leaves no discretion to the Council. The Planning Commission recommended the zone change in accordance with their Resolution PCA-80-9; staff concurs as this will make the ordinance consistent with the Policy. Suggested word~ng for Councilman Scott referred to proposed wording submitted by ordinance the City Attorney for Section 19.27.030: "The area regula- tion of the MHP zone is as follows: "The minimum area of a mobile home park site shall be five acres; provided, however, any mobile home parks in existence upon the effective date of this ordinance may be incorporated into the MHP zone regardless of the minimum area." In this way the existing parks could be "grandfathered" into the ordinance and future parks of less than 5 acres would not be allowed. Mary-Frances Click Mrs. Click, representing members of the Golden State Mobile- ll00Industrial Boulevard home Owners League, spoke in favor of zoning the existing Space 1-57 parks under 5 acres as MHP. Chula Vista, CA 92011 Robert Graham Mr. Graham, representing the Congress of South Bay Seniors Palace Gardens Mobile and also Chapter 906 of the Golden State Mobilehome Owners Home Park League, spoke in favor of "grandfathering" in the existing 142S-184 Second Avenue mobile home parks under the MHP zone. Chula Vista Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Advice of City Attorney City Attorney Lindberg advised that if the Council should decide to adopt amendments different from those proposed by the Planning Commission, they should be referred back to the Planning Commission for a report on such modifica- tions. Mayor Hyde questioned whether there may not be circumstances where it would be in the interest of the City to approve a mobile home park in a new area less than five acres. Current Planning Supervisor Lee responded that the ordinance as drafted would provide this flexibility. Motion to refer ordinance It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be referred back to staff back to the staff to provide for the incorporation of the recommendation proposed by Councilman Scott that existing Mobile Home Parks that were in existence when the MHP zone was created be incorporated into the MHP zone regard- less of the minimum area, but that the opportunity for less than five acres under prescribed conditions be also allowed as proposed in the staff recommendation. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. a. ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed AMENDING CHAPTER 19.27, on first reading and that the reading of the text be waived N[qP - EXCLUSIVE MOBILE by unanimous consent. HOME PARK ZONE TO MODIFY THE AREA REGULATION - Councilman Scott spoke against the motion stating more FIRST READING information is needed to support parks of less than 5 acres as there is no definition of "mobile home park." Motion failed The motion to place the ordinance on first reading failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cox, Hyde NOES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, McCandliss Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- August 5, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Motion to refer various It was moved by Counoilman Scott, seconded by Councilman proposals presented back Gillow and unanimously carried that the Council refer the to staff proposed wording given by the City Attorney and also the proposals presented tonight to the staff for more justifi- cation and report back to the City Couneil~ It was the concurrence of the Council that the report come back next week. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This item involves a proposed zone change for two existing CONSIDERATION OF REZONING mobile home parks located at 701 "D" Street (Jade Bay Mobile MOBILE HOME PARK SITES Lodge) and 708 "H" Street (Bison Mobile Home Park) from AT 701 "D" AND 708 "H" R-3 to ~tP as part of a program of reviewing the various STREET FROM R-3 TO MHP - mobile home parks in the City and determining the appro- FIRST READING priateness of placing the parks in the ~P zone. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman Item 7 for two weeks McCandliss and unanimously carried that Item 7 be continued for a period of at least two weeks. Mayor Hyde explained for the benefit of the citizens in the audience that action on this item is continued as it is con- tingent on the ordinance being considered under Item 6a which was continued pending £urther comments and recommenda- tion from the staff next week. a. ORDINANCE - (Continued - see motion under Item 7) AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE FOR 4.35 ACRES AT 701 "D" STREET FROM R-3 TO ~P - FIRST READING b. ORDINANCE - {Continued - see motion under Item 7) AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE FOR 4.37 ACRES AT 708 "H" STREET FROM R-3 TO MHP - FIRST READING CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Hyde said Item 9 will be pulled from the Consent (Items 8 through 12b) Calendar for discussion. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar (with the exception of Item 9) be approved and adopted. 8. APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH Agreements have been prepared for the Community Promotions VARIOUS COMMUNITY PRONe- groups in the amounts approved by the City Council during TIONS GROUPS FOR EXPENDI- the last budget deliberations for FY 1980-81. TURES OF CITY-APPROPRIATED FUNDS a. RESOLUTION NO. 10211 Chula Vista Jaycees $ 3,000 CHULA VISTA JAYCEES b. RESOLUTION NO. 10212 - COMBO $ 2,200 COMBO c. RESOLUTION NO. 10213 - Del Rey Nutrition Program $ 3,O00 DEL REY NUTRITION PROGRAM d. RESOLUTION NO. 10214 - FISH $ 500 FISH e. RESOLUTION NO. 10215 - Gretchen Evans - Library Concerts $ 860 GRETCHEN EVANS - LIBRARY CONCERTS Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- August 5, 1980 CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.) f. RESOLUTION NO. 10216 - Meals-On-Wheels $ 1,800 MEALS-ON-WHEELS g. RESOLUTION NO. 10217 - Our House $ 12,000 OUR HOUSE h. RESOLUTION NO. 10218 - United Nations Day Committee $ 350 UNITED NATIONS DAY COMJ4ITTEE TOTAL $ 23,710 10. RESOLIITION NO. 10219 - C. Calvin Jeter and John G. Winner desire that Parcel 2 APPROVING AGREEMENT and 3 at 178 First Avenue be substituted for Parcel 4 at FOR SUBSTITUTION OF the same address to carry a lien to secure public improve- PARCELS 2 ~d~D 3 FOR ments. This would allow Mr. Winner to borrow money for the PARCEL 4 AT 178 FIRST development of Parcel 4. AVENUE AS SECURITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10220 - On July lB, 1980 the Council conditionally approved the APPROVING TENTATIVE tentative subdivision map for Bonita Hills. 2'o provide SUBDIVISION ~4AP FOR additional flexibility for security other than a cash CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-14, deposit, Condition $ has been amended, in accordance with BONITA tiILLS, 1400 RIDGE- Council direction, as follows: BACK ROAD "Prior to approval of the final map the developer shall post a cash deposit or security acceptable to the City to cover the estimated cost of "H" Street improvements attribu- table to this project under the provisions of a reimburse- ment or fee district presently being established. If a cash deposit is used, the amount shall be based on an estimate to be prepared at such time as the final map is submitted Eor approval." 12. RESOLUTION NO. 10221 - Three of the conditions for the approval of Tentative ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE- Parcel Map 80-14 were for the owner to grant (1) 19 feet MENT FOR STREET PURPOSES of right of way for James Court, (2) a 10 foot wide ease- FOR J~ES COURT FROM ment for street tree purposes along James Court, and LETHA CHISHOLM AND (3) a 7.5 foot wide easement for street tree purposes DEDICATING AND NM4ING along "J" Street. On June 11, 1980 Letha Chisholm granted PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED the necessary easements. Also, it is appropriate to REAL PROPERTY FOR dedicate and name James Court a portion of One-foot-.Control STREET PURPOSES Lot "A" adjacent to the newly acquired right of way. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10222 - (See paragraph above) ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES ALONG JAMES COURT FROM LETHA CHISHOLM b. RESOLUTION NO. 10223 - (See paragraph above) ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES ALONG "J" STREET EROM LETHA CHISHOLM (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10224 - On June 26, 1979 the Council awarded contracts to Mazon ACCEPTING bIAINTENANCE Landscaping Company, Inc. for maintenance of Open Space CONTRACT WORK ON OPEN Districts No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, and to Environmental SPACE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 Care, Inc. for District No. 4 during FY1979-80. A final 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 inspection was made and all work was found to be completed in accordance with contract documents and to the satisfac- tion of the Director of Parks and Recreation. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- August 5, 1980 No complaints received In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Director of Parks from homeowners and Recreation Hall said that the homeowners group was not contacted as far as the contract being completed; however, he stated the Park Superintendent has been meeting quarterly with the group in District 3 and no complaints have been received. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: ~yor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Scheduling of Item 7 Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the action taken on on the agenda questioned Items 6 and 7 and asked why Item 7 was docketed since it was contingent on the action taken on Item 6. Item 7 advertised as City Attorney Lindberg explained that since Item 7 had required and could not been advertised as r~quired for a public hearing, staff be deleted from agenda could not delete it from the agenda. He added that action could have been taken on this item and the ordinances would not have become effective until the ordinance under Item 6 was effective. The Council expressed concern regarding this procedure as an inconvenience to those interested parties who attend the meeting as the result of the advertised hearing. Motion to direct staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman not to docket such items Scott and unanimously carried that direction be given to until enabling ordinances staff that henceforth items not be docketed for Council are adopted consideration until enabling ordinances are passed. Concern regarding Councilman Scott noted that the sam~ problem will exist problem of scheduling with Item 7 if it comes back in two weeks since an ordinance, Item 7 if adopted, cannot possibly be effective in that time. City Attorney Lindberg advised that Item 7 be readvertised for an appropriate date. Motion to readvertise It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Item 7 for a public and unanimously carried that the previous action on Item 7 hearing September 23, 1980 be rescind and that the item be readvertised for a public hearing to be held in seven weeks - (September 23, 1980). Interested parties to be The Council asked that all interested parties be notified notified of the public hearing date in September. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 13. RESOLUTION NO. 10225 - The City Council of E1 Cajon has approved the agreement for APPROVING AGREEMENT data processing services. The new contract is a flexible, WITH THE CITY OF mutually beneficial agreement and eliminates th~ need for EL CAJON FOR THE periodic contract updating. For any given period, the PROVISION OF DATA rates charged E1 Cajon will depend on the full cost and PROCESSING SERVICES total usage of the Data Processing Division as well as the particular service provided to E1Cajon. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- August 5, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 10226 - When plans were prepared for remodeling City Hall, the APPROVING CHANGE ORDER decision was made to recarpet the main hallways; however, #7 FOR CITY HALL close examination has revealed areas of excessive wear and RES~DELING PROJECT stains that cannot be removed, especially in the area of the entrance to the old Council Chambers and that the carpet should be replaced. Total cost of carpeting the hallway is $3,842.61. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Hyde, Cox, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 10227 - ~]~e position of Transit Coordinator was not included in the AMENDING RESOLUTION Arthur Young Salary and Classification Report, but in a NO. 10184 ESTABLISHING report made by the Personnel Department and based on THE COMPENSATION PLAN information from the Development Services Administrator in FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT interviewing applicants, it was recommended that the Tran- EMPLOYEES - FY 1980-81 sit Coordinator's salary be increased from $2,136 per month to $2,597 per month, or $31,164 per year. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Moving expenses In answer to a query from Councilwoman McCandliss, Acting requested by applicant City Manager Asmus said a qualified applicant has been interviewed, but he is asking for reimbursement for moving expenses. Staff is recommending that up to one-half of the moving costs be paid by the City in view of the time element to get someone on the job. Motion to approve up to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman $2,500 for moving Gillow and unanimously carried that the Council authorize expenses up to $2,S00 for normal moving expenses. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1917 - The major change to the U.P.C. 19z9edition is the extended ADOPTING THE UNIFORM use of plastic drainage, waste and vent piping in two-story PLUMBING CODE 1979 multi-residential structures. This does not affect the EDITION - FIRST READING City as the Board of Appeals and Advisors approved this use when the Council adopted the U.P.C. 1973 edition. The Board of Appeals did approve amendments to Sections 401 and 1004 of the 1979 edition to allow the use of plastic lines in residential buildings not more of than four stories in height, which will make the plumbing regulations the same as FHA regulations. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Gillow that this ordinance be first reading placed on first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Hyde, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -9- August S, 1980 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1915 - In November 1978 the Council established the Exclusive AMENDING THE ZONING MAP Mobile Home Park Zone (~P) to provide appropriate locations TO REZONE 7.81 ACRES AT for mobile home parks and to insure that properties so zoned 100 WOODLAWN AVENUE FROM would not be used for other purposes unless the property R-3 TO b~P - SECOND was rezoned. On July 22, 1980 the Council placed the READING AND ADOPTION ordinance on first reading rezoning the mobile home park at 100 Woodlawn to ~44P. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss that this ordinance second reading and be placed on second reading and adopted and that the reading adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON PROPOSED The Council directed staff to contact State legislators and LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO seek their help in establishing a maximum speed limit with MAXIMUM SPEED LAW certain safety factors built into a statute to allow a city more flexibility in meeting the safety needs of its citizens. The Assistant City Manager reported that discussions with Assemblyman Deddeh have not been encouraging in terms of success in getting such changes adopted, and although he is willing to carry the legislation, he expressed some concern in getting it adopted. The Assistant City Manager recommended that the Council reconsider its direction to seek a change in the basic speed laws of the State. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow recommendation and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be accepted. Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman examine areas of speed McCandliss and unanimously carried that the staff be asked problems and make to examine those arterials in the City where it appears recommendations for there is a speed problem and where appropriate that a lowering speed limits recommendation be made to the Council that the speed limit be modified based upon engineering considerations or other considerations that would justify a lowering of the speed limit. b. Revised schedule for Acting City Manager Asmus distributed a revised schedule Council Conferences for Council Conferences, noting that the item on downtown parking was deleted from the Council Conference of August 14 and will be rescheduled at a later date. c. Itinerary for Council Mr. Asmus provided the Council with an itinerary for the Tour on Saturday, Council tour on Saturday, August 9, starting with a visit August 9 to the Print shop in the Public Services Building and ending at the Chula Vista Course about noon. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. REPORT ON REQUEST A request from Gary Raagas, 1564 Marl Avenue, to install FOR INSTALLATION OF stop signs at the intersection of Talus Street/Marl Avenue STOP SIGNS AT TALUS was referred to staff and the Safety Commission by the STREET/MARL AVENUE Council. After reviewing the existing conditions at the intersection, both the staff and Safety Commission agree that it is not necessary to install stop signs at this location at the present time. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- August 5, 1980 REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) 20. REPORT ON AGREEMENT The agreement between SCOOT and Aztec Bus Lines calls for WITH AZTEC BUS LINES Aztec to rehabilitate 10 buses (presently exclusively for FOR REHABILITATION OF CVT services). Ail buses will be repainted following CHULA VISTA TRANSIT mechanical rehabilitation. BUSES In answer to comments by Mayor Hyde, Development Services Administrator Robens said that if there is any money left over, the interior of the buses will also be rehabilitated this year. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 21. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA The Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) conducted the TRANSIT ON BOARD RIDER- annual passenger count and ridership survey on all CVT SHIP SURVEY routes in April-May 1980. The information as submitted to the Council shows that about one-half of the trips are either going to or coming from home; and that about one- quarter of the trips were eigher going to or coming from school. It was also determined that 77 percent of the riders had no access to an automobile (captive riders). Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Development Services. Administrator Robens . 22. REPORT ON SIDEWALK repor~e~ that about two months ago.,, t. he Street 701 SECOND AVENUE Tree C~ew planted a tree on Mr Norton's property at 701 Second Avenue, which is on the corner of Second Avenue and "J" Street. They planted a California Pepper tree - the wrong tree in the right area - on "J" Street instead of a Liquidambar. The California Pepper tree has now been replaced with the proper Liquidambar. The Street Crew has done no concrete work on the sidewalk because the concrete mix truck is out of operation. In the meantime, blacktop has bccn placed at each location to decrease any potential hazard. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 23. REPORT ON AGREEMENT One of the area wide goals to improve transit efficiency BETWEEN SCOOT AND SAN is the provision of a single telephone number for informa- DIEGO TRANSIT FOR tion regarding ali transit systems. The agreement is a TELEPHONE INFORMATION step towards achieving this goal by having San Diego Transit SERVICE telephone operators provide information regarding CVT. The cost estimate to SCOOT of approximately $4,500 is based on the anticipated number of calls for CVT information. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 24. REPORT ON PETITION OF On May 20, 1980 the Council referred to staff and the FREDERICKA MANOR Safety Commission a petition submitted on behalf of the RESIDENTS CONCERNING residents at Fredericka Manor requesting that left turn THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL signals be installed at Third Avenue/"E" Street and that OPERATION AT THIRD the time for pedestrian crossing be modified. AVENUF/"E" STREET (City Engineer) In a written statement, the City Engineer reported that the Traffic Engineer appeared before residents at Fredericka Manor on July 7 and explained the safest way to cross at rne intersection is in compliance with the signal, as well as other aspects of pedestrian safety. The residents seemed satisfied and it was recommended that the Council take no action regarding the petition, but staff will continue to monitor this location. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -ll- August S, 1980 REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) 24a. REPORT ON PETITION Since the Traffic Engineer has reported he made a presenta- SUBMITTED BY FREDERICKA tion on July 7 addressing all questions and concerns, the MANOR RESIDENTS CONCERN- Safety Commission noted that no further action is necessary. ING ~'HE CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND "E" STREET - (Safety Commission) Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Interest shown in Mayor Hyde said he has discussed with interested parties the commercial developments possibility of commercial retail developments which would in industrial zones be appropriate in industrial zones, but which are in con- flict with the present ordinance. Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman prepare modification McCandliss that the staff be requested to prepare a modifi- to zoning ordinance cation of the zoning ordinance which would allow for commer- for Planning Commission cial development in industrial zones on a conditional use and Council consideration basis to be considered by the Planning Commission with referral to the Council. b. Sweetwater High School Mayor Hyde referred to a letter from the Sweetwater Union District policy on High School District noting the District's policy concerning school fees received school fees. Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott review school policy and unanimously carried that the staff review the policy and comment to the Council on the appropriateness of the policy before the scheduled joint meeting with the School Board. c. Response from County Mayor Hyde announced that a response has been received from regarding potential the County through Supervisor Hamilton regarding the possible flood problems - flooding problems due to the construction of the Bonita Bonita Plaza Plaza Center. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman analysis McCandliss and unanimously carried that the staff give their analysis of the County's response. COUNCIL CO~ENTS Discussion of Parvo Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the Parvo Virus affecting Virus dogs in San Diego County reported to be' in epidemic proportions. The disease is transmitted through droppings. She submitted a survey to the Council regarding the percent of fatalities on record at various animal hospitals in the Chula Vista area and noted that there is a City ordinance requiring that people who walk their dogs clean up after them. Councilman Scott suggested that strict enforcement of the leash law would be an effective way to help control the disease. Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman staff for recommendation McCandli5s and unanimously carried that this matter be on course of action referred to the staff and ask that they bring back a recom- mendation, hopefully next week, as to what action, if any, the staff can take to attempt to combat this problem; and also consider a recommendation to the County Board of Supervisors to have some joint action taken on the matter. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- August S, 1980 COUNCIL COMMENTS (Cont.) Discussion of proposed Councilman Cox reported on the proposed water feature for water features for South the South County Regional Center. He said he attended a County Regional Center meeting of the County Public Arts Advisor Council and was advised that a member of the Chula Vista City Council or staff will be able to sit in on the selection of the feature (in a non-voting capacity). In response to a query from Councilman Cox, Director of Building and Housing Grady explained that the motor in the Sea Chanty water feature at the library burned out and is being repaired. Tentative dates for Councilman Cox announced that the City's Beautification Awards Banquet and Awards banquet is tentatively set for Thursday, October 23, Boards and Commission and the Boards and Commission dinner is tentatively set for banquet Thursday, November 13. He asked the Council to submit their nominees for the civic awards by the latter part of August. SENATE BILL 467 - Councilman Cox reported on the Legislative Committee recom- (Greene) Local Employer/ mendations. He said SB 467 (Greene), the Local Employer/ Employee Relations Employee Relations bill passed the Assembly Public Employees Retirement Committee and is scheduled for consideration late today (August 5). The Council is on record as opposing this bill primarily because it excludes peace officers. A letter was forwarded to the appropriate committee reemphasizing the Council's opposition. ASSEMBLY BILL 2376 - Councilman Cox discussed AB 2376 concerning the proration Property Tax Distribu- of property taxes upon annexation of unincorporated areas. tion Bill (Lancaster) He said this bill may not receive support of the Legislature this year, but is being considered by the Senate Finance Committee. As the Council has taken action to support this bill, a telegram was sent to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee urging support. SENATE BILL 1948 - Councilman Cox stated this Bill is supported by the League Motor Vehicle Inspection of California Cities and appears to be excellent from regional Legislation local government perspective, allowing local determination of what the most effective form of inspection would be. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde that SB 1948 the City support this Bill. ASSEMBLY BILL 2674 - Councilman Cox said this Bill will be heard by the Senate PERS Cost of Living Finance Committee on August 6. The Legislative Committee Increase believes this would set a dangerous precedent in its present form and recommended that the increases granted to retirees be left to local determination. ~otion to oppose It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman AB 2674 Scott and unanimously carried that the City oppose AB 2674. ASSEMBLY BILL 74 - Councilman Cox discussed AB 74 pertaining to legislation Authorizing issuance of authorizing the issuance of industrial development bonds to industrial development finance industrial and commercial developments. He said bonds most cities are objecting to the Bill as it provides for State "oversight" which may lead to State intervention into other types of municipal financing. An amendment is being proposed by Assemblyman Lockyer to exclude charter cities from its application, and the Legislative Committee recom- mended that the City support this amendment when the Senate Finance Committee meets on August 18. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman amendment to exclude Scott that the Council communicate its desire to have AB 74 charter cities amended to exclude charter cities. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -13- August 5, 1980 COUNCIL CO~ENTS (Cont.) Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion as he did not feel there is any justification for charter cities being given preferen- tial treatment in this matter. Motion carried The motion carried by a vote of 4-1 with Mayor Hyde voting Discussion of San Diego Councilman Cox spoke about the Metropolitan Transit Develop- Trolley name ment Board (MTDB) naming the light rail transit system the "San Diego Trolley" and questioned whether this is an appro- priate name. Mayor Hyde explained that the system has been named the San Diego Trolley, but there will be more than one line and it is anticipated that they will be named South Bay, East County, or other names as appropriate. Motion for Executive It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilwoman Session McCandliss and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation. Proposed sign for Acting City Manager Asmus reEerred to his memorandum to the 1-805 Visitor Council in regard to the signing for 1-805 Visitor Informa- Information Center tion Center and asked for Council input. Motion to discuss sign It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman at Council meeting after Gillow and unanimously carried that back-up material be Redevelopment Agency provided at a special Council meeting held right after the meeting on August 7 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on Thursday, August 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the meeting immediately following the Redevelopment meeting on August 7 and to the tour on August 9 and to the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 1980. JENNIE M. FULASZ CITY CLERK By Deput~ City Clerk STATE OF CALIFOP.NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOU~N~.~NT OF ~ETING 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 Adjourned Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Tuesday~ August 5~ 1980 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday~ August 6~ 1980 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. 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 August 5, 1980 was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ?([~{~ ~ day __°f Notary P~lic in and for said County an~ ~tate of California MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held August 5, 1980 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 2'76 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Scott~ Gillo~ Hyde~ Co~M~Candiiss Councilmen absent: None ADJO UP~ZENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. until August 7, 1980 fnllnwinf fha R~mvmlnpment A£enay meetin~-~ Sat,rdny: a,,~,,~r o. ~ 8:00 a_m_ · City Ball, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HE~EEY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 1980 ~it~Iof ChulLa Vi~ C[Id,- CITYF'~LEP~K ta, California