HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/07/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. July 22, 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 pro Tempore Scott, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss
Councilmen absent: Mayor Hyde
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, City Engineer
Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and
Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Purchasing
Agent Espinosa, Director of Community Development Desrochers
In the absence of Mayor Hyde, Mayor pro Tempore Scott presided over the meeting.
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tempore Scott followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council-
man Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the
minutes of the meeting of July 22, 1980 be approved, copies
having been sent to each Councilman.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dennis Norton Mr. Norton requested the removal of the newly-planted pepper
701 Second Avenue tree at Second and "J" Street and asked that it be replaced
Chula Vista with an American Sweetgum - the designated tree for that
area. The residents have agreed to pay for two trees and
plant them: one at "J" Street and one at Second Avenue.
Mr. Norton also asked for repair to the sidewalk which has
been damaged due to the tree which was removed. He added
that calls to City Hall resulted in the information that
they need "Board" approval to get another tree.
Development Services Administrator Robens indicated that by
"Board", Mr. Norton is probably referring to the Tree Commit-
tee. He said he would get together with Mr. Norton and try
to resolve this issue.
Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman
McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present that
this matter be referred to staff with a report back to the
Council at the next meeting.
Lorraine Cypher Mrs. Cypher asked what was done regarding her complaint of
1404 Hilltop Drive of the traffic accidents at the intersection of Hilltop
Chula Vista Drive and Quintard Street.
~ayor pro Tempore Scott explained that the matter has been
referred to the staff and Safety Commission. Mien the
report comes back to Council, she will be informed.
4. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS
a. Request to hold Half- The Bonita Optimist Club requested permission to hold a
Marathon and Family Fun Half-Marathon and Family Fun Run commencing at Rohr Park on
Run at Rohr Park Sunday, September 14, 1980.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilwoman
McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present to
approve the request subject to staff conditions.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2- July 22, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
5. PUBLIC HEARING - City Engineer Lippitt stated that he has been meeting with
CONSIDERATION OF THE the parties involved and that there are still some issues
FORMATION OF THE CASA to be resolved. He asked for a continuance of the public
DEL REY REIMBURSEMENT hearing to the meeting of August 19.
DISTRICT (Continued from
the meeting of July 18,
1980)
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council-
man Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that
the public hearing on this matter be continued to the meeting
of August 19, 1980.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor pro
CONSIDERATION OF Tempore Scott opened the public hearing.
REZONINg 7.81 ACRES
AT 100 WOODLAWN AVENUE Director of Planning Peterson discussed the MHP (Exclusive
FROM R-$ to ~P Mobile Home Park Zone) established in November 1978 to
provide appropriate locations for mobile home parks and to
insure that the properties zoned MHP could be be used for
other land uses unless the property were rezoned. In
reviewing the various mobile home parks in the City, the
staff recommended the inclusion of three additional mobile
home parks: Jade Bay at 701 "D" Street; Bison at 708 "H"
Street; and Baywood Trailer Park at 100 Woodlawn Avenue.
The parks at 701 "D" and 708 "H" Streets contain less than
five acres and cannot be rezoned unless an amendment to the
Code is approved permitting parks to be less than five acres
in size.
Planning Commission On July 9, 1980, the Planning Commission recommended approval
recommendation of the amendment to the Municipal Code and the rezoning of
the Baywood Trailer Park (7.81 acres) to NiP.
Douglas Mans Mr. Hansen, representing Southern Pacific Land Company,
610 South Main Street asked Council to reconsider this re~oning and keep the
Los Angeles present zone (R-5). This company owns the land at 100 Wood-
lawn and is leasing it to Merle F. and Edythe J. Palmer for
use as a trailer park; however, the lease expires in June
1983 and the company does not plan to renew the lease.
Mr. Hanson added that if the Council does take action to
rezone the area, Southern Pacific would like to have the
assurance of requesting the R-3 zoning at the termination
of the lease date.
Speaking for the Speaking in favor were: John Kolsters, 501-155 Anita Street,
rezoning to ~P Bob Clark, 501-65 Anita Street; Dodie Bartindale, 100 Wood-
lawn #67; Dee Logston, 100 Woodlawn #S2; Deborah Trotman,
100 Woodlawn; Lee Bowen, Manager and one of the owners of
Baywood Trailer Park, 100 Woodlawn; Richard Huff, Space 95,
100 Woodlawn; Mrs. Julia Denty, Space 9, 100 Woodlawn;
A1Raynes, Space 46, 100 Woodlawn; Judy Pavelick, Space 44,
100 Woodlawn. A summary of their comments: (1) the people
would have to move and there is no other place in Chula
Vista for them to relocate their mobilehomes; (2) most of
the residents are older people and they are scared; (3) the
majority of the tenants are on fixed incomes and would stand
to lose everything; (4) some of the older mobilehomes are
smaller than the standard width now approved in other parks;
(5) questioned the request for rezoning back to R-3 at the
end of the lease; (6) some tenants are still financing
their mobilehomes and would go bankrupt if they were forced
to leave; (7~ many of the people in the park have lived
there for a long time - as much as 22 years; (8) questioned
why stockholders in a railroad company would want to deprive
these people of their homes; (9) some of the tenants are Navy
people and they would lose their entire investments;
(10) urge the Council to change the zoning to MHP so they
will be assured of a place to live.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- July 22, 1980
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.)
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the
hearing was declared closed.
Council discussion Discussion involved staff's directive to explore MHP zoning
for existing mobilehomes and to find other areas in the
City which would be suitable for ~P zoning; and staff's
comment to report back to Council in approximately four
weeks as to the progress made.
6a. ORDINANCE NO. 1915 - It was moved by Councilman Gillow that the ordinance be
AMENDING THE ZONING placed on first reading, and that the reading of the text
MAP TO REZONE 7.81 be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion
ACRES AT 100 WOODLAWN carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AVENUE FROM R-3 TO MHP -
FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hyde
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council-
man Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the
Consent Calendar be approved and adopted.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10201 - In accordnace with one of the conditions of approval for
ACKNOWLEDGING IRREVO- development of the property, the owners have executed and
CABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE submitted the proper documents for an offer to dedicate a
REAL PROPERTY FROM HARRIET 12-foot by 86 foot segment to accommodate a future right
R. STONE, HENRY RUBIN, turn lane along "H" Street.
DELLA GOLD TO ACCOS~qODATE
A FUTURE RIGHT TURN LANE
ALONG "H" STREET
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10202 - The construction of a gravity relief sanitary sewer main
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE- to take the Rosobank Sewer Pump Station out of service was
MENT FROM PETER DeGRAAF approved by the Council in the Capital Improvement Projects
FOR SEWER PURPOSES FOR budget. The last easement has now been obtained from one
THE ROSEBANK SEWER PUMP of the property owners for the negotiated price of $1,000.
ST~FION GRAVITY RELIEF
SEWERMAIN
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10203 - On April 11, 1980, CalTrans requested approval and execution
APPROVING AGREEMENT of the agreement to use the right-of-way on Industrial
BETWEEN THE CITY AND Boulevard between "K" and "L" Streets for a Park and Ride
CALTRANS FOR USE OF A facility.
PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL
BOULEVARD FOR A PARK
AND RIDE FACILITY (End of Consent Calendar)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
10. RESOLUTION - The changes in Route 29 are (1) adding a bus northbound
APPROVING CHANGES IN from Palm Avenue/Beyer Way on weekday mornings to alleviate
SAN DIEGO TRANSIT overcrowding on the existing schedule and (2) the "J"
ROUTE 29 SERVICE IN Street loop be deleted as the boardings/alightings on this
CHULA VISTA segment are extremely low and duplicate service is provided
on "J" Street by Chula Vista Transit Route 703.
Council's comments Councilman Cox questioned how the additional bus would
relieve the situation since the buses are already filled
when they come to Chula Vista. He spoke in favor of
continuing the "J" Street run since it does benefit the
Chula Vista residents.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -4- .July 22, 1980
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
Council's Comments Mayor pro Tempore Scott declared that what this involves
is paying additional money to San Diego Transit because the
"money we are paying now is not paying for any services."
He felt there should be a formula based upon the percentage
of seats left when it comes into the community and not the
seats that are filled.
Councilman Gillow questioned the statistics on the "J"
Street route - whether 10 people a day was a low figure for
this route.
Gary Hansen Mr. Hansen stated that 10 people a day on 8 buses is a low
Traffic Engineer number. He explained that the agreement with San Diego
Transit is based on the number of miles in the City and the
proposal made by Mayor pro Tempore Scott would deserve some
study for the next fiscal year (1981/82). Mr. Hanson
explained that the additional bus would provide seats for
those people wanting to go to San Diego in the morning
peak hour.
Motion for change in It was moved by Mayor pro Tempore Scott and seconded by
resolution Councilman Cox that the resolution be changed to eliminate
"J" Street and that the Council would like San Diego Transit
to study ~he possibility of being paid on other than a
straight-line money for miles (serviced).
Discussion of motion Councilman Cox said he would vote against the motion but
could support it if the Council could get some kind of
concession, there would be seats available on the bus when
it comes into Chula Vista.
Development Services Administrator Robens said that Metro-
politan Transit Development Board (MTDB) is considering a
fare and reimbursement structure for transfers on buses and
the light rail train going through the City - they are
trying to do something for all the transportation going
through the area,
Mr. Hansen indicated that the City of Chula Vista would
realize more benefit from a "tripper" - a bus starting
midway along the route - such as "J" and Third and not at
the end of the route (Otay Mesa).
Included in motion Mayor pro Tempore Scott included this in his motion; Council-
man Cox agreed to the second.
Councilman Oillow suggested a continuance of this item to
Thursday's meeting. Mr, Hansen recommended the continuance
and said he would have a representative from San Diego
Transit at the meeting to speak on this.
Motion withdrawn Mayor pro Tempore Scott withdrew the motion; Councilman Cox
withdrew the second.
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilwoman
McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present to
continue this item to the meeting of July 24, 1980.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10204 - The Community Development Director recommended the purchase
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE of a one acre parcel of ]and across from Fire Station #1 on
OF A SENIOR CITIZEN "F" Street for a senior citizen housing site (up to 60 units).
HOUSING SITE AND APPRO- The appraisal indicated a value of $510,000 and the recom-
PRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR mended price by the Community Development Director is
$561,000 (10% above the appraised value).
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- July 22, 1980
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text wss
waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, McEandliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hyde
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10205 - The Purchasing Agent recommended the extension of the con-
EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR tract with Baker & Taylor Company for the period July 1, 1980
CITY'S ANNUAL REQUIRE- through June 30, 1981 based on the large discounts and
MENTS FOR LIBRARY BOOKS reliability and responsiveness of the company.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and
adopted by the Following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, M¢Candliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hyde
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10206 - The Howard Price Turf Equipment Company has developed a 15
WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS £oot cut rotary mower to be used for large turf areas. The
FOR PURCHASE OF ROTARY only distributor for this rotary mower is the S&H Manufac-
~OWER turing Company in Anaheim, California. The Purchasing Agent
recommended waiving the bid requirement and purchasing the
mower from the S&H Manufacturing Company for the total
price of $24,910.
Resolution offered O£fered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow,
Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hyde
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10207 - In accordance with Council's directive of July 15, 1980, the
ESTABLISHING THE COMPEN- resolution provides the hourly employees (as represented by
SATION AND FRINGE BENEFIT HERO) a 9½% salary increase and time and one-half compensa-
PLAN FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED/ tion for hard holidays. Interns and Traffic Officers win
HOURLY EMPLOYEES FOR receive a 10% salary increase but will not be compensated
FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 at the time and one-half for hard holidays.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow,
Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hyde
]5. ORDINANCE NO. 1914 - At the first reading of the ordinance on July 15, 1980, the
AMENDING SECTION 2.48,030 Council modified the provision for the formation of community
AND 2.48.040 OF CHAPTER planning committees to be signed by a petition of 25% of the
2.48 OF THE MUNICIPAL electors in the territory rather than the recommended 5%.
CODE RELATING TO THE If the area is proposed to be annexed to the City, the peri-
FORMATION OF COMMUNITY tion to annex shall contain signatures of 5% of the registered
PLANNING COMMITTEES - voters of the territory.
SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- July 22, 1980
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Cont.)
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Gillow that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on second reading and adopted and that the reading
adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hyde
16. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. Items for Council Mr. Lane Cole, City Manager, reported the following items
Conference for the Council Conference of July 24:
1. San Diego Transit Route 29
2. Jogging/Equestrian Trail
3. Town Centre #1 Street Lighting and Maintenance District
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor pro
Tempore Scott and unanimously carried by those present to
approve the agenda.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
17. REPORT ON GOLF COURSE City Engineer Lippitt reported the completion of the study
DRAINAGE STUDY prepared by Boyle Engineering Corporation for the Chula
Vista Golf Course in order to find solutions to the drainage
and siltation problems caused by run-off discharged onto
the golf course. Mr. Lippitt requested a Council Conference
for a formal presentation of the study by Boyle represen-
tatives.
Motion for Conference It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Coun-
cilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that
a Council Conference be scheduled for this matter for
August 28, 1980.
18. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF In a written report to Council, the Director of Building
CITY HALL REMODEL, CHANGE and Housing listed the Change Orders #3 through #7 totalling
ORDER #3 AND FIELD CHANGE $4,603.14. The original contract with Don J. Siegert
ORDERS #1 THROUGH #7 Construction Company was in the amount of $431,640; the
change orders bring the total to $434,440.70.
Director of Building and Housing Grady explained that the
cause of the water breakage last Thursday in City Hall is
still being investigated and his men are working to repair
and restore the area.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the
report be accepted.
19. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF Director of Building and Housing Grady reported that the
PARKWAY COMMUNITY CENTER contract completion date with the John B. Reed Construction
AND FIELD CHANGE ORDERS Company, Inc. for the construction of the Parkway Community
4 AND 5 Center is August 22, 1980. The work ig ahead of schedule
and the contractor intends to turn the building over to
the City by ,July 31, 1980. Mr. Grady, in his written
report, noted Change Orders #4 and ~5 amounting to $750.67
bringing the amended contract price to $540,757.78.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by
Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried by those present
that the report be accepted.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- July 22, 1980
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
20. CONSIDERATION OF THE USE Mayor pro Tempore Scott indicated that this matter should
OF EMINENT DO~IN POWERS be set for a public hearing.
FOR ACCESS TO CHULA VISTA
WOODS SUBDIVISION City Attorney Lindberg agreed adding that it could be set
for one of the meetings in August - the 19th.
Motion to set for It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman
public hearing McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present that
this matter be set for public hearing for the meeting of
August 19, 1980.
21. REPORT ON BAY GENERAL In August 1977, the Council approved a preci§e plan for a parkin!
HOSPITAL PARKING LOT lot at 371-377 "W' Street to be used by the employees of
AT 371 "H" STREET Bay General Hospital. The Director of Planning reported
that in the three year period of time, there have been no
reported accidents involving vehicles entering or exiting
the lot nor have any complaints been received.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council-
man Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the
report be accepted and allow the parking lot to continue~
M~YOR'S REPORT
Letter from County Mayor pro Tempore Scott reported that he received a letter
regarding Water Feature from Mr. Richard Schick, Project Manager, Capital Facilities
at Court Complex Planning Director, regarding the art works for the South
Bay Regional Center. ^ committee has been formed to review
all the responses and they will be meeting again on Friday,
July 25 to continue this review.
Councilwoman McCandliss said she talked to Steve Pursell at
the County office. They have divided the proposals into
three categories: (1) something suitable for a plaza;
(2) something for the interior; and (3) portraits.
Mayor pro Tempore Scott said he would contact Supervisor
Hamilton and relay the Council's policy for a water feature,
and since it is in the City, the Council would like to have
some input on the committee.
CPO Meeting Mayor pro Tempore discussed the meeting held on Monday,
July 21: (1) a presentation by Roger Hedgecock; (2) a
study of the shifting sands for the coastal groups; (3) the
study group for negotiations with the County on the annexa-
tions policy; (4) support of Carlsbad in its attempt to
annex raw land.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
County salary increase Councilwoman McCandliss reported on the 6% pay increase for
the County employees but "hidden in the package" was an
increase in the retirement to which the employees contri-
bute. This resulted in many paychecks of a net decrease
in take-home pay.
Golf Course debris Councilman Cox said he is receiving recurring complaints
about the number of rocks on the course.
Director of Parks and Recreation Hail said this is the first
time he has heard of rocks on the course and will investigate
it tomorrow.
Neighborhood Watch It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Mayor pro
Tempore Scott and unanimously carried by those present for
staff to report back to Council as to whether or not there
is any problem in manning the Neighborhood Watch program.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- July 22, I980
COUNCIL COMMENTS (Cont.)
Annexation policy City Manager Cole reported on the Executive Committee
luncheon (San Diego County League of California Cities)
held on July 14 at which time they voted to come back with
a resolution recommending a change in the AB8 formula. The
City Manager of Carlsbad is putting this "language" together.
Billboard Bill Mayor pro Tempore Scott discussed the article in the SAN
DIEGO TRIBUNE this evening which reported that Governor
Brown vetoed the billboard payment bill.
Motion for City It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman
Attorney's directive McCandliss and unanimously carried by those present that
the City Attorney be directed to move against those bill-
boards in the City of Chula Vista that are non-conforming
up to a period of since 1954 and that it be done immediately.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro Tempore Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, July 24
at 4:00 p.m. and to the next regular scheduled meeting of
Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Cit~ Clerk ·