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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/11/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, November 3, 1981 - 7 P.M. Council Chamber, Public Services Building ROLL CALL Counclmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of October 22 and 27, 1981 MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve the minutes as mailed. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Introduction of Council Guest Mayor Hyde introduced Ruth Blank, R.N., Director of Special Services of Bay General Hospital, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Cliff Roland, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, commended Mayor Hyde on his service to the community. b.Bill Ayers, 44 E. Mankato Street, thanked the Mayor and Council for the courtesies extended to the candidates for office during this campaign, 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Claim against the Cit~ A claim was filed against the City by Howard Harris on behalf of his client, Patricia Crooks, in the amount of $25,000. Claimant alleged false arrest by a Chula Vista police officer, who was acting on the basis of a verified, outstanding warrant. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to deny the claim. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 5. P~IB, LIC HEARING APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE 1981-82 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR) This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Desrochers summarized his va'itten report and explained that this is the second and final public hearing, as required by HUD, to amend the City's Block Grant program; that citizen participation meetings were held and the public was notified in accordance with Chula Vista's Citizen Participatilon Plan for Block Grants; that a total of eight projects were presented to Council on October 8 and again on October 20, 1981, and the following five projects, totalling $367,611, were recommended by staff and previously approved by the City Council: ~ (1) Central Drainage Basin - $40,000 · (2) Community Housing Improvement Program - $30,611 ~ (3) Economic Development Revolving Fund - $100,000 (4) Starlight Center Construction Assistance - $72,000 (5) Harborside School Park Construction - $125,000 Orrin Joiner, 1466 Jason Street, San Diego, President of the Starlight Center, South Bay Chapter of the Association for Retarded Citizens, thanked Council for its support of the Starlight Center and in particular for the $72,000 allocation of Block Grant funds, City Council Meeting -2- November 3, 1981 PUBLIC HEARINGS -- Continued There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 5a. RESOLUTION NO. 10681 APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS This resolution approves amendment of the City's 1981-82 CDBG Program and reallocation of funds totalling $367,611. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 82-1,WOODLAND PARK, NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND WALNUT DRIVE (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING) This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Peterson commented that the applicant is requesting approval of a tentative subdivision map in order to subdivide 3.25 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Main Street into 27 residential and two common area lots. The subject property is presently located in the County of San Diego, bounded by Lotus Drive and Walnut Dr~ve, and has been prezoned R-3-P-8. Director Peterson further commented that while the permitted density of the parcel is eight units per net acre, Council's previous action on the prezoning provided for a density increase to 12 units per net acre, providing the developer offers the additional units for low- and moderate-income housing. Since the developer is proposing to construct 27 units, which is one more than is allowed by the basic zoning, it was recommended that the additional unit be authorized only if it is designated as a low/moderate income unit. Mr. Peterson added that the main issues are (1) the condition of approval requiring a 24 foot wide paved area to provide access through to Otay Valley Road to ultimately provide for realignment of the intersection of Lotus Drive, Spruce Drive and Walnut Drive. He explained that existing pavement is misaligned with the right-of-way but that the City Engineer has indicated that on a temporary basis less than 24 feet of right-of-way is acceptable; and (2) applicant's proposal to construct 27 units rather than 26, as permitted under the zoning authorized by Council in February. Council discussion followed concerning the driveway set backs and widths. City Engineer Lippitt indicated that primary access to the development would be along Lotus Drive to Maple Avenue and on to Main Street, and that when the property to the east is developed, the alignment of Maple with Otay Valley Road will be accomplished. Speaking in favor of the development of Woodland Park Subdivision, with 27 dwelling units were: Syd Xinos, Project Engineer, 1400 Sixth Avenue, representative of Schwerin, Xinos & Associates; Paul Buss, Project Architect, 1975 Third Avenue, San Diego, representing Buss, Silvers, Hughes & Associates; and Colin Seid, 5051 San Aquario Drive, San Diego, representing the developer, Construction Management Servcies. Project representatives addressed the parking provisions and the concept of zero lot line development utilized on the project as a compromise of the PRD design concept, Mr. Buss displayed a model of two of the proposed homes and summarized the intent and philosophy of the developers to provide family housing offering double garages, yards and other amenities. Responding to City Manager Cole's question, it was indicated that a cross-use easement is provided for maintenance of the units. Harry Solway, 1640 Maple Drive, representing Autumn Hills Homeowner's Association, spoke in favor of the development, but requested that due to the increased traffic at the Maple Drive intersection that a street light (not a traffic light) be installed prior to the public improvements planned for later completion. There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -3- November 3, lg81 6. Public Hearing -- Continued Additional discussion related to solutions for providing additional parking and to calculation of the parking requirement and whether parking on Lotus Avenue was considered in the calculation. Director Peterson responded that only on-site parking was taken into consideration, but that parking along Lotus and Walnut would be accessible, Mr. Buss indicated that additional head-in parking could be accommodated !5 spaces tentatively estimated) with some redesign of the project to achieve 27 pa~king ~paces. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that a minimum of 27 parking spaces, outside of the garage, be the minimum standard and that before the final map comes before Council, that staff will approve those spaces. Councilman Scott clarified his motion stating that the additional parking would not include Lotus Drive parking. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10682 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 82-1, WOODLAND PARK The resolution approves tentative subdivision map CVT 82-1, Woodland Park, for development of 27 dwelling units. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Mayor Hyde stated that action also approves staff's recommendation regarding sub- stitution of language for condition "j" of PCS-82-1. Regarding the request for installation of a street light, City Engineer Lippitt stated that the light would be an off-site public improvement, but that staff could consider it a direction of the Council to look into in approving the plans. Council agreed to reconsider the resolution in order to make the street light a condition of the tentative map. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to reconsider the item. MSUC (Gillow/Hyde) as part of the resolution to ask staff to look into solution to the problem of the street light at the Otay Valley intersection to be resolved prior to return of the final map. Councilman Scott clarified that the motion does not mean that a street light will be installed, but that Council will retatn the flexibility to either have an off- site improvement, or City participation, or total County participation. RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. RESOLHTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10683 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MODIFICATION TO STREET LIGHTING ON "E" STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AND CHURCH AVENUES (CITY ENGINEER) The resolution awards the contract for modification to the street lightSng on "E" Street for conversion from series to multiple service and reduction in the number of standards to Perry Electric, the low bidder, for $6,499.00. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10684 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK~ MEMORIAL PARKs DIVISION IV (CITY ENGINEER) This resolution accepts the contract work for Division IV, Memorial Park Improvements, completed by George Wimpey of California, Inc. All work has been completed in accordance with contract plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR HYDE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -4- November 3, 1981 CONTINUED MATTERS 9. Report re~ardin~ the San Diego Police Department's Mobile Crime Watch (Director of Public Safety) Director of Public Safety Winters reported on the recently enacted Mobile Crime Watch program, commenting that the goal of the program is to reduce crime and increase overall public safety through the cooperation of mobile-equipped field crews of participating companies. He stated that the San Diego Mobile Crime Watch program is in the training phase; currently includes crews of Yellow Cab Company, SDG&E, and Pacific Telephone Company, and that the training explains the employees involve- ment and proper reporting procedures. Comment and discussion concerned whether the program would be operational in the City of San Diego and on a County-wide basis, and whether training would be extended to other radio-equipped companies eventually. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report, and direct staff to come back in six months with a follow up report so that Council has some type of time schedule to work on. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT a. City Manager Cole commented on the Preliminary Budget Review scheduled for Saturday, November 7, and requested that the meeting be cancelled. He stated that meaningful information on the City's financial trends would be limited inasmuch as the City is only three months into the current fiscal year. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to put the meeting off. b. City Manager, on behalf of the City Clerk, requested cancellati'on of the December 1st meeting inasmuch as staff time for preparation of the agenda would be extremely limited due to the preceding four-day Thanksgiving weekend. MSUC (McCandliss/Hyde) to cancel the December 1st meeting. ll. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Hyde commented on the letter of appreciation received from Mr. Wynne commending the Public Works Department, Streets and Maintenance Division, for work recently completed near his residence. MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) that the City Manager make sure that the individuals cited in Mr. Wynne's letter be advised of his reaction to their fine work for them. b. Mayor Hyde reported on the Port Commission hearing which he attended with Councilman Cox. He commented that the Wilson project was formally approved for the Marina and RV Park; that construction is anticipated to commence in March, with the requirement to have the RV park and at least 100 slips of the marina completed by the end of the year. c. Regarding the Montgomery annexation/incorporation issue, Mayor Hyde reported that the LAFCO hearing will be held November 5 at 7 P.M. at the Lauderbach School, and that he and Councilman Cox will speak in favor of annexation. Mayor Hyde added that he would have copies of his prepared commentary available. d. Mayor Hyde reported that due to the unavailability of the high school musical groups on the second Thursday in December that it will be necessary to reschedule the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that the City's traditional tree lighting and Christmas ceremony be scheduled for Friday, December 18, 1981. e. Mayor Hyde commented that he received a citizen complaint regarding a perceived parking safety hazard associated with the Old Bonita Store Restaurant. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) that staff be requested to look into the problem of parking at the Old Bonita Store, particularly the front, to determine if a safety problem does exist and, if so, what they would recommend to resolve it. City Council Meeting -5- November 3, 1981 MAYOR'S REPORT -- Continued f. Mayor Hyde commented on the graffiti in the restrooms at the "J" Street Marina and suggested a program of painting over it as soon as possible every time it occurs. He noted that this approach has been successful for ~ business located in the South Bay and also that the San Diego Trolley has adopted this type of persistent policy of removing graffiti as soon as it appears. MS (Hyde/Cox) that staff consider adopting a policy at least at this location for immediate removal of graffiti by painting over or whatever is necessary and that it be considered at least on a trial basis. Councilman Scott recommended adoption of a policy for a six month trial period. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) that the City adopt as a trial program the immediate elimination of all graffiti in the restrooms at the "J" Street Marina. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Scott commented on the merits of a County tour of unique subdivisions, similar to the tour taken three years ago, and recommended that a similar tour be scheduled again. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that Council, probably not before the beginning of the next year, that a tour be set up by the staff of unique projects that are being developed in the County. REMARKS OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUEST Ruth Blank expressed appreciation at having had the opportunity to attend the meeting and co~ented on the positive relationship between the Council and the Chamber~ She invited the Council to attend the opening ceremony for the Exercise Trail currently being installed in the Library Park which is scheduled for 9:30 A.M., Thursday, November 5th. Mayor Hyde stated that inasmuch as this is his last City Council meeting that it has been a tremendous honor and pleasure to sit in the Mayor's Chair, He expressed sentiments of appreciation and respect for the Council and participating citizens and expressed the hope that his successor would enjoy the same pleasure that has come to him in presiding over these meetings. ADJOURNMENT at 8:50 P.M. to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. ~Je-nnie M. Fulasz, CMC, city ~rk