HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/03/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday March 9, 1982 - 7 P.M. Council Chamber, Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott,
Gillow, Campbell
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg,
Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development
Services Administrator Roberts
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SILENT PILAYER
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Life Scout Richard
Lamporte, Troop #889, Parkview Elementa~ School, followed by a moment of
silent pr~yer.
Scout Lamporte stated there is a need for cooperation between the per-
ceptive Eagle Scouts and the City for communi~ projects.
Mayor Cox remarked that he talked to Mr. Gibbons, Director of the Scout
Troop, and informed him that the City's Director of Volunteer Programs,
Signe Thorsen (Director of Personnel), is now working on some type of
service projects the Scouts can do for the City.
ANNOUNCEMENT - Mayor Cox announced that the report on the assistance program
for mobi'lehome tenants will be on the next Council agenda - March 16, 1982.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of February ll, 17 and 23, 1982
Mayor Cox noted that the February 23 minutes (p. 6 - SANDER trip) show
the Council as going to Dallas - this should be Tampa.
MSUC (Scott/Campbell) to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilwoman
McCandliss abstained since she was not present at that meeting.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Introduction of Council Guest - Bill Gildner
Mayor Cox welcomed Bill Gildner, owner of In and Out Printers, and member
of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
b. Oath of Office administered to Russel C. Lobel, Board of Ethics
City Clerk Fulasz administered the oath of office to Mr. Lobel, newly
appointed member of the Board of Ethics.
3. OILAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. John Rojas thanked the Council for their support of the Historical Com-
mittee's hosting the 17th Annual Congress of Histo~ Conference last week
at the Public Library.
b. Dan Wilkinson, Project #2 Volunteer Services, asked permission for his
group to paint house numbers on curbs. Mayor Cox noted the new ordinance
adopted a few months ago and referred Mr. Wilkinson to the Director of
Public Safety.
c. Jack Woolsey, 755 Monserate, Chula Vista, stated that people living in
San Diego have their trash charges paid through their water bills; how-
ever, people in other areas must p~ a $6 land fill charge when they go
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to the dump. Mr. Woolsey felt this should be clarified as a great number
of people are not aware of this.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION )LAP FOR
CHULA VISTA TRACT 82-10, VILLA CONTESSAS, Z41 "H"
STREET (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Director of Planning Peterson summarized his written report regarding the
tentative subdivision map known as Villa Contessas (CVT-S2-10); applicant
intends to develop a 25,230 square foot parcel situated at 2¢1 "H" Street
in the R-3 zone into a one lot condominium project. The proposed devel-
opment will consist of 18 condominium units in one three-story structure
to be constructed at the rear of the parcel with parking located in front
of the dwelling units. Director Peterson commented that the Planning
Commission adopted the Negative Declaration (IS-81-37) on February 10,
1982, and unanimously recommends Council approval of the tentative map
subject to the Design Review Committee's conditions of approval.
Council discussion centered on the conditions imposed by the Planning
Commission and the "no" vote cast by one of its members.
Mr. Robert Ghizoni, 304 E. Oneida Street, Chula Vista, questioned whether
the proposal meets the requirements of the Fire Department. Director of
Planning Peterson declared that Fire personnel inspected the map and gave
approval.
There being no further comment either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10787 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT 82-10, VILLA CONTESSAS
The resolution approves development of 18 condominium units at 241 "H"
Street in the R-3 zone in one three-story structure subject to conditions
of approval of the Design Review Committee.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ZONE BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
BETWEEN C-N AND R-3-P-lg DISTRICTS AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF NACION AND TELEGRAPH CANYON
ROAD (DIRECTOR OF PI~ANNING)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Director of Planning Peterson summarized his staff report and commented
on Council's recent approval of the tentative map for Hilltop Terrace
Subdivision (CVT-82-6). The boundaries of the map included a parcel of
property zoned C-N located at the intersection of Nacion and Telegraph
Canyon Road, and one of the conditions of approval of the map required
that the applicant initiate rezoning to adjust the zone boundary to
coincide with the new lot line. Mr. Peterson noted that the Planning
Commission approved the zone boundary adjustment and recommends Council
approval in accordance with their Resolution PCZ-Sg-D.
There being no comment, either for or against, the hearing was declared
closed.
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a. ORDINANCE NO. 1976 ADJUSTING THE ZONE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN C-N AND
R-3-P-12 DISTRICTS AT THE NORTHEr.ST CORNER Or
NACION AND TELEGP~APH CANYON ROAD -FIRST READING
(DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
The ordinance establishes a zone boundary adjustment between C-N and
R-3-P-12 zones at the northeast corner of Nacion Avenue and Telegraph
Canyon Road as a condition of approval of tentative subdivision map CVT
82-6 in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-82-D.
MSUC (Gillow/Campbell) to place the ordinance on first reading. The
reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
14. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to consider Item #14 at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 10788 URGING AUDIT OF SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
TO SECURE A BASIS FOR STABILITY IN UTILITY P~ATE~
(CITY ATTORNEY)
The resolution urges the State Legislature to conduct an audit of SDG&E
in order to provide a frame of reference for the ratemaking system in-
cluding a study of the relationship, operations, and interface between
the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and SDG&E.
Jackie Payne, 339 E. "~" Street, presented a petition signed by 560
people asking for a freeze on SDG&E rates before the April l, 1982 in-
crease. Mrs. Payne added that language in the resolution is not strong
enough and urged the Council to support the freeze.
Mr. Dennis Borgan, 1337 Las Cochas Court, Chula Vista, said he circulated
the petition and the people who signed were ve~ ang~ - they can't take
any more increases.
Jack Woolsey, 755 Monserate, Chula Vista, asked how much subsidy the City
gets from SDG&E. Director of Finance Grant answered that the franchise
payment calls for 3% of the receipts or approximately $350,000 a year.
Council discussion ensued regarding the involvement of the Legislature;
the operations of the PUC; the language in the proposed resolution; the
need to proceed in an intelligent and articulate wu to address the
problem of increasing rates; the progress stopped by the "environment-
alists" that may have hampered ener~ resources.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to amend paragraph 4 in the resolution to read:
"That the Legislature use whatever powers available to specifically
caution, direct or otherwise influence the Public Utilities Commission to
avoid any future authorization of rate increases by the SDG&E in the
absence of a clear understanding of problems related to the above in-
quiries.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, AS AMENDED, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10789 AUTHORIZING CHIP DEFERRED LOANS FOR VERY
LOW-INCOME FAMILIES (CO~4UNITY DEVELOPMENI
DIRECTOR)
The City's Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) currently extends
deferred loans to seniors over 62 and permanently disabled heads of
households with incomes under 80% of the area median income. The resol-
ution extends eligibiliiky to deferred loans to ve~ low-income families
subject to (1) income limits at or below 50% of the area median income;
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and (2) biannual recertification of income to take into account the
potential for increases in family income.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
On items 8a and 8b Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining from dis-
cussion and voting on the resolutions due to a possible conflict of
interest.
Sa. RESOLUTION NO. 10790 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR OTHER
OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF EXEMPT
MARINA AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INCOME
PROPERTY GROUP (CO)~4UNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 10791 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR OTHER
OBLIC~ATIONS TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION DF NON-EXEMPT
MARINA AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INCOME
PROPERTY GROUP
The resolutions commence the process of preparing documents relative to
the sale of industrial development bonds or other similar financing
instruments for the construction and financing of a 600-slip marina and
250-space Recreational Vehicle park at the "J" Street Marina tidelands
area of the City. These resolutions do not commit the City to actual
financing but are inducement resolutions that provide the means to
initiate the process.
Mayor Cox announced that the Unified Port District agreed this afternoon
to assign the Wilson Group lease to the Income Property Group.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the texts was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Councilman Scott
abstained due to a possible conflict of interest.
Director of Community Development Desrochers commented that he is hopeful
that these types of bonds can be brought to the Council for approval even
though they are not the obligation of the City.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10792 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTP~ACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE LINED CHANNEL BEll~EEN
THIRD AVENUE AND "G" Sll~EET IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (CITY ENGINEER)
On February 17, 1982, the City Engineer received sealed bids for con-
struction of a concrete lined channel between Third Avenue and "G" Street
in the City of Chula Vista. The project includes excavation, placement
of concrete, steel reinforcement and installation of barricades and other
miscellaneous work. The resolution accepts the bids and awards the
contract to the low bidder, B.W. Nash dba Silver Strand Cement Con-
tractors, San Diego, and authorizes transfer of funds therefor.
In answer to Councilman Campbell's query, City Engineer Lippitt remarked
that he too was surprised at the difference in the low bid and that of
the next ($10,000 difference); however, the contractor has been doing
work in this area and, as a Block Grant project, the contractor must
follow a number of required specifications and post bond.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10793 AMENDING THE 1981-82 OPERATING BUDGET - SPECIAL
APPROPRIATION FOR PERS CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
(ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER)
The City's last actuarial study for safety member retirement plans was
conducted by PERS in 1980. This resolution appropriates funds to obtain
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updated actuarial figures in order to enter negotiations with accurate
information as to the financial impact of 1982 revised figures.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
ll. RESOLUTION NO. 10794 REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO RELINQUISH
THEIR RIGHTS IN ALL COUNTY BUILDINGS LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CIVIC CENTER, AND TO DEED
THE FORMER SOUTH BAY COURT BUILDING AND THE
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDING TO THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, AND DECLARING INTENT OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TO USE THE COURT BUILDING AS
LEGISLATIVE FIELD OFFICES AND TO PERMIT THE
CONTINUED USE OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDING
BY THE COUNTY (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER)
City staff has been attempting to secure from County staff potential uses
for the Court building and the Health Center. Mayor Cox has been commun-
icating with the Board of Supervisors as well as State and Federal legis-
lators regarding their interest in locating legislative field offices in
these buildings. The resolution requests the County to relinquish their
rights in the former Court buildings and declares the City's intent to
use one or both of these buildings as legislative field offices.
Mayor Cox noted the revised resolution before the Council which includes
the Health Department Building.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 1977 AMENDING SECTION 2.56.070 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
INCREASING THE ~tANDATORY BID LIMIT FROM $5,000 to
$16,000 - FIRST READING (DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT
SERVICES/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE)
At the February 24, 1982 joint meeting with the School District Boards,
Council considered a staff report on shared services and approved the
proposed procedures for cooperative purchasing activities among the four
agencies. One of the major barriers to the successful implementation of
shared purchasing services is the difference in the mandatory bidding
levels of the City of $5,000 and the School Districts of $16,000. The
ordinance amends the City Code to increase its mandatory bid limit to
$16,000 to facilitate the City's participation in joint purchases.
MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unani-
mously.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
13 ORDINANCE NO. 1974 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON BONITA ROAD BETWEEN
ALLEN SdHOOL ROAD AND go0 FEET EAST OF OTAY LAKES
ROAD - SECOND READING AND A~)OPTION (CITY ENGINEER)
The ordinance was placed on first reading on February 23, and establishes
a 35 mph speed limit on Bonita Road between Allen School Road and 900
feet east of Otay Lakes Road.
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to place the ordinance on second reading and
adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10788 URGING AUDIT OF SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
TO SECURE A BASIS FOR STABILITY IN UTILITY P~ATES
(CITY ATTORNEY)
See page 3.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Cole submitted a revised ltst of scheduled Council meetings.
b. Mr. Cole noted that progress on Jimmy's on the Green Restaurant at the
Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course is right on schedule.
c. MSUC (Cox/Scott) for a Closed Door Session to discuss current litigation
(after the Council business meeting).
d. Staff is working on a Council tour of unique developments in the County
to be scheduled in early April.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEAOS
15. Report on request for two-way stop at Chula Vista Street/Oaklawn Avenue
(City Engineer)
At the Council meeting of January 26, 1982, a letter requesting a stop
sign at the intersection of Chula Vista Street/Oaklawn Avenue was
referred to staff. The Traffic Engineer investigated the traffic con-
ditions at this location and found that the intersection falls signifi-
cantly short of warranting a stop sign. Staff will continue to monitor
this intersection for problems and recommends that the request be denied.
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to accept the staff report not to install a stop sign
at Chula Vista Street and Oaklawn Avenue.
16. Report on request for left turn signal at Fifth Avenue and "H" Street
(City Engineer)
At the Council meeting of January 19, 1982, a letter requesting an in-
vestigation of a traffic hazard at Fifth Avenue and "H" Street was
referred to staff and the Safety Commission. The need for left turn
phasing at this intersection, along with other high volume intersections,
is evaluated by the Traffic Engineer annually. In 1981, the intersection
fell short of meeting the criteria to justify left turn phasing. Accord-
ingly, staff recommends that Council make no change in signal phasing at
this time.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report and staff recommendation.
17. Report on intersection improvements at Woodlawn Avenue and "H" Street
(City Engineer/Transit Coordinator)
In December, the City received a letter from a resident of Woodlawn
Avenue and at the Council meeting of January 19, under Oral
Communications, another resident stated that a dangerous rise exists at
the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and "H" Street. Subsequently, this
item was referred to staff for a report. Engineering staff has visited
the intersection and evaluated the conditions, and advised that since
July of 1981, the intersection has changed from serving a relatively
short residential street to serving a transit center with considerable
hea~ bus traffic. Therefore, staff recommends that Council authorize
the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the improvement of the inter-
section, estimating the total cost to be $30,000.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids for
the improvement of the intersection.
18. Report on selection of trees to be planted in Park way (Development
Services Administrator)
At the Council Conference on February 25, 1982, staff reported that the
Phoenix palms planted in the median islands on Park Way became diseased,
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necessitating removal of all the Phoenix palms in one of the islands.
The Street Tree Committee has met to consider a replacement tree and
recomends the eucalyptus citrlodora (lemon-scented gum).
Councilwoman HcCandllss reported on the comments made by the Tree
Committee. Councilman Scott said he would like to see (1) date palms,
and (2) the Californla Pepper tree. Landscape Architect Sennett showed
slldes of the various trees proposed for the median.
HSUC (Scott/HcCandltss) to put the California Pepper in thts location in
order to keep the tradition of Chula Vista as something unique.
19. Report: Status of Sterltght Center Block Grant Project (Communlty
Development 01rector)
The Council trailed thts 1rem for a few minutes tn order to allow Hr.
Ghlzoni a chance to read the report.
The Starlight Center has received bids for Phase ! of the construction of
thetr expanded facilit6' at 1280 Nolan Avenue. $72,000 of Block Grant
funds }lave been reserved for the expansJon of this facility. The purpose
of this report is to explain the procedure by which the Block Grant funds
are proposed to be used.
Hr. Robert Ghizon1, 304 East Onetda Street, Chula Vista, declared there
were mary questions on the $72,000 expenditure and urged the Council to
"know what it is bRying" before spending ary of thls money as the City is
not aware of what the bids are.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept staff's recon~endatlons.
20. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox discussed AB2742 (Cable TV Bill) requlrfng all cable TV in the
State to go under the control of the Publlc Utilities CommJssion.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to refer this btll to the Legislative Committee for
report back next week.
b. Mayor Cox satd he received a request from an individual for need of bike
racks at the Civtc Center.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to ask staff to check into this and see if there is a
problem and report back with a recommendation.
c. Mayor Cox congratulated Councllwoman HcCandliss on being named "Young
Career Woman" by the Southern Otstrtct Business and Professional Women's
Club.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Gillow asked the Council's pleasure in sendtng a delegate to
"March on Sacramento" on March 17th.
MSUC (Scott/Campbell) not to send anyone.
b. MSUC (GJllow/Scott) to continue opposition to the extension of the bill-
board moratorium.
c. Councilman Gillow asked for opposition to AB2344 which deals with the
cost of living adjustment for PERS retlrees based on the contingency
reserve funds.
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbe11) to continue action on this bill for one week.
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d. MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to ask staff to give Council a report on what they
have done in looking at enterprise zones - how they see how that will be
affecting the City in years to come.
e. Councilman Gillow asked for a disposition of the pending items. City
Manager Cole remarked that this will be put on the word processor ve~
shortly, but a disposition list will be sent to the Council next week.
At 8:38 p.m. the Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The
Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:43 p.m. at which time the Council went
into Closed Door Session. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager
reported that the Session adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:20 P.M. to the meetings scheduled Frid~, March 12, 1982 at
8:00 A.M. (Tour Village of Woodbridge in Irvine) and March 16, 1982 at 7:00
P.M.
~x)ennie M. Fulasz, CMO, City Clerk ~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOU~N~.~NT OF ~ETI~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 re§u]ar meeting of the Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held March 9, ]982
and said meeting was adjou, rned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on March ]0, ]982 at the hour of 9:45 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 March 9, ]982
was held.
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 March 9, ]982
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: C0x~ McCandliss, Scott, Gill0w, Campbell
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. until Friday,
March 12, 1982 at 8:00 a.m. Tour Village of Woodbridge in Irvine.
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the 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 March 9~ ]982
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