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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/11/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, November 24, 1981 - 7 P.M. Council Chamber, Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of November 12 and 17, 1981 MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to approve the minutes as mailed. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Introduction of Council Guest - Vince Davies, E. R. Davies Realty Mayor Cox introduced Vince Davies, owner of E. R. Davies Realty, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. James S. Milch, attorney representing Dr. Harold Weinberger, briefly discussed the East "J" Street project considered by the Council at the last meeting at which action was taken to deny the rezoning and refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for consideration of R-1-H rezoning. Mr. Milch aksed that the Council move for reconsideration of the matter and continue it to a meeting in February in order to allow the applicant time to submit a revised project that would "more reflect the general plan and the feeling of the general community." Council discussion followed regarding the legal ramifications of the request. City Attorney Lindberg stated that the action taken by the Council at the last meeting was in order. In response to Mr. MIlch's request, Council took no action. b. Mr. James Matherly, 402 Oaklawn Avenue, Chula Vista, read a prepared speech given before the MTDB in San Diego on November 23, 1981, in which he spoke against the "Tijuana Trolley" trains and the high cost of government spending. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION PCC-82-4 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 48 UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FIFTH AND PARK WAY - BORDI, SUTHERLAND AND PALUMBO (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING) Mayor Cox informed the applicant that the matter under consideration would require the unanimous vote of the Council (four votes). Councilman Scott suggested the appli- cant may wish to have the matter referred back to the Planning Commission when a full Commission is present inasmuch as the vote of the Planning Commission was 3 to 3 with one member absent. Subsequently, when the matter returns to the Council, it would then need a majority vote (three votes) of the Council. The applicant, Richard Michelsen, 1365 First Street, Imperial Beach, asked for time to consider this. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to trail this item. City Council Meeting -2- November 24, 1981 Public Hearing -- Continued Director of Planning Peterson indicated that the matter could be heard by the Planning Commission in January and be back to the Council sometime in February, 1982. After a ten-minute discussion with his architect and partners, Mr. Michelsen informed Council that they wish to have the matter returned to the Planning Commission. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) that this matter be returned to the Planning Commission. 5a. RESObUTION APPROVING PCC-82-4 FOR 48 UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECT AT FIFTH AVENUE AND PARK WAY Referred back to the Planning Commission. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10694 ORDERING THE VACATION OF AN OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE EASEMENT IN RANCHO ROBINNOOD SUBDIVISION (CITY ENGINEER) The resolution vacates the open space maintenance easement along the rear of Lots 89 through 93 in Rancho Robinhood Subdivision, pursuant to Council direction at the conclusion of the public hearing on this item held on November 17, 1981. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10695 AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF BID REQUIREMENT FOR PURCHASE OF MOVEABLE PARTITIONS (PURCHASING AGENT) This resolution authorizes the purchase of partitions for the Transit Coordinator's office in the Public Services Building from Hauserman, Inc., the manufacturer who previously furnished all of the existing partitions. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1958 AMENDING SECTION 12.48.080 OF TNE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING PAINTING OF HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS - FIRST READING (CITY ATTORNEY) Pursuant to Council direction at its meeting of November 10, 1981, this ordinance revises the Municipal Code authorizing the Director of Public Safety to issue permits to non-profit organizations for painting house numbers on curbs and limits the period of validity for such permits to one year. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 10696 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DATA PHASE SYSTEMS~ INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY'S AUTOMATED LIBRARY CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER) The resolution provides for the purchase of services and equipment that will upgrade the City's automated Library circulation system andmeet a critical time factor in getting part of the work performed off-site at no cost to the City. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. ELECTED OFFICIALS RETREAT. City Manager Cole reminded the Council of the Intergovernmental Training Development Session to be held on January 22 and 23. b. AB 189. Mr. Cole explained that the bill puts a surcharge on criminal fines and parking violations ($1.50). The Board of Supervisors will take action on this at their December 1 meeting and if passed, the City of Chula Vista would have no alternative City Council Meeting -3- November 24, 1981 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER -- Continued but to increase their parking ticket fees accordingly. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to direct staff to send a letter to the other cities (in the County) asking for their support to oppose this and for a member of the staff to be present at the December 1 Board of Supervisors meeting expressing Council's opposition. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 10. Report on Chula Vista Transit (CVT) and HandYtrans operations for the first quarter FY 1981-82 (Development Services Administrator) The report summarizes operating statistics for CVT and HandYtrans for the first quarter of fiscal year 1981-82, reflecting positive trends in ridership, revenue and costs. Total farebox revenue for CVT increased 50% compared with FY 1980-81; net costs have declined 11%; pass users increased 67% and total passengers increased 7.3%. HandYtrans ridership increased 15.7% and the recovery ration was 10.6%. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. 11. Report on extension of Chula Vista Transit Route 705 to Plaza Bonita Shoppin§ Center (Development Services Administrator) Transit Coordinator Gustafson proposed to extend Route 705 a distance of one-quarter mile on Plaza Bonita Road into the Shopping Center. Aztec Bus Lines will Operate this extension at no additional cost, and the Chamber of Commerce endorsed the proposal for a six month trial period requesting a follow-up report at the end of that period. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to continue this item to the meeting of December 8. 12. United Enterprises letter of October 27, 1981 on the Chula Vista Growth Manaqement Policy (Director of Planning) Director of Planning Peterson reported that he received a letter from Mrs. Rose B. Patek, President of United Enterprises, Inc. expressing concern over the recently adopted Growth Management Policy in particular regarding language in Section D.2 which designates United Enterprises land as Agriculture and Reserve Open Space. He recommend- ed that the section be modified, as follows, to clarify that the policy does not have the effect of changing the General Plan designation on those portions of property owned by United Enterprises which now carry residential zoning: "The foregoing commentary notwithstanding, those portions of the Eastern Territory under the ownership of United Enterprises and Union Oil Company which now carry the Agriculture and Reserve designation on the General Plan should remain so designated at the present time." In answer to Council's query, Mr. Peterson remarked that he notified Mrs. Patek of this item and sent her a staff report. She had not responded prior to this meeting. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to continue this item to December 8. 13. Report on Emplosee Assistance Program - Third Quarter (Director of Personnel) Director of Personnel Thorsen summarized her written report concerning third quarter program statistics which continue to reflect a need for this referral service. The administrator of the program, Duane Rogers, has reported an overall success rate, measured in terms of improved performance levels, of 83%. Director Thorsen reported that at the end of the third quarter, actual penetration into the troubled work force was 48%, compared to 20% initially anticipated. Use of the program has continued to exceed expectations, and at this early stage, it appears that the program is meeting its goals. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. 14. Report on Public Housing Project at Melrose and Otas Valley Road (Community Development Director) Housing Coordinator Gustafson reviewed the background of Council's authorization of the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a development program for 24 units of family public housing at Melrose Avenue and City Council Meeting -4- November 24, 1981 14.. Report - Public Housing -- Continued Otay Valley Road pursuant to the City's Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation Agreement with the County Housing Authnrity to provide low-income public housing in Chula Vista. He reported that HUB hms approved~the program'and heleased the contractual~'documentsrto~the County Housing Authority for execution. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. 15. Report on Kiwanis Bikeathon Request (Director of Parks and Recreation} Director of Parks and Recreation reported that the Bonita Kiwanis Club has requested Council approval to stage a bikeathon on Sunday, December 6, 1981, between 8 and ll A.M. to raise funds for St. Jude's Hospital research. He recommended that the bicycle trail along Bonita Road be the approved site of the southern half of the route, and stated that inasmuch as Club members will be responsible for all support services, no City funds or services will be required. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. 16. MAYOR'S REPORT a. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM Mayor Cox noted that the Christmas Tree Lighting Program is scheduled for December 18. An anonymous donation of $75 was received for the purchase of snow along with $100 from the Wilson Insurance Agency. Mayor Cox asked for media coverage in order to solicit more donations. b. COUNCIL VACANCY Mayor Cox announced that 26 applicants have filed resumes seeking appointment to the vacancy. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to schedule a meeting for Tuesday, December l, at 3 P.M. to screen the number of applicants to a "reasonable and workable" figure and then to meet again on Friday, December 4, to interview the applicants and make the selection. 17. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. "j" STREET MARINA GRAFFITI Councilman Scott commented that he visited the "J" Street Marina site today and noticed the work being done to eliminate the graffiti on the restroom walls. In answer to Council's query, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister said that the walls have been repainted three times so far. b. "H" STREET PARKING LOT FOR TROLLEY Councilman Scott indicated that in the future, as the trolley gets more popular, this parking area will become a problem. c. "H" STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Councilman Scott noted that this project has still to be completed. Development Services Administrator Roberts stated that the final inspection on this is due November 25. d. GRAFFITI ARTICLE Councilman Gillow said there was an article in Western Cities Magazine noting what other cities are doing about this problem. MSUC (Gillow/Scott) for staff to review this article and contact any of those cities that are mentioned, if necessary, to see if there is anything "new and enlightening." City Council Meeting -5- November 24, 1981 17. COUNCIL COMMENTS -- Continued e. INFORMAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING City Manager Cole asked for a one-hour informal session with the Agency members to go over Zogob's Supplemental Disposition and Development Agreement before it comes to the Agency for action, MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to meet on Wednesday, December 2, at 7 P.M. ADJOURNMENT at 7:58 p.m. to the adjourned regular meeting of December 1 at 3 P.M., to December 4 at 3 P.M. and to the regular meeting of Tuesday, December 8, 1981 at 7 P.M. ,~/jenh~-e M. Fulasz~ CMC, City C~k~ STATE OF CALIFOP.NIA ) AFFIDAVIT O~ POSTING ORDER CO~TY OF S,A2~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUP~M~-~ENT OF ~IEETI'.~G CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say .: That I am t-he duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista; That the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Tuesday, November 24, 1981 and said meeting was adjou.~ed to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday, November 25 at the hour of ]0:20 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 November 24,. ]98] was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 Notary Pu201ic 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 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1981 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at ~.m. with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, C0uh¢i]men $c6tt, McCa~d]i$$, Councilmen absent: None ADJOU~NbiENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. until Tuesday, December l~ 1981 at 3 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. 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 November 24, ]98]