HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/10/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, October 27, 1981 - 7 P.M. Council Chamber~ Public Services Buildin9
RpLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Giltow, Cox
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 Hyde, followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of October lb and 20, 1981
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the minutes as mailed. Councilman Cox requested
that item 2la of the minutes of October 20 be corrected to reflect that the Mobilehome
Park Zone ordinance of the County of San Diego does include a provision for relocation
assistance for mobilehome owners.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Introduction of Council Guest - Garry Butterfield, Manager, Sweetwater AuthoritS
Mayor Hyde introduced Garry Butterfield, Manager of the Sweetwater Authority, and a
member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
b. Recognition of service of City Manager Lane Cole for Twenty Years Employment with
the Cits
Mayor Hyde presented City Manager Cole with his twenty year pin and commemorative
certificate, and congratulated Mr. Cole for the dedicated service he has rendered
his community over the past twenty years.
RESOLUTION NO. 10674 COMMENDING LANE F. COLE~ CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, FOR TWENTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE
(CITY COUNCIL)
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, read Dy Mayor Hyde in its entirety, passed
and approved unanimously.
c. Presentation of Resolution and Plaque to Martha Crouch
Mayor Hyde gave recognition to Martha Crouch and t~anked her for her contributions to
the City of Chula Vista through service on the International Friendship Commission
from November 1974 to June 1981. The Mayor presented Mrs. Crouch with the
resolution of appreciation (R-1U65i) adopted at the Council Conference of Uctober 8,
together with an engraved plaque commemorating her service on the International
Friendship Commission.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Hai Cooper,782 Melrose, Chairman of the Fiesta Parade and member of the Chuia Vista
Jaycees, thanked the City Council and the City staff for their support and assistance
during the organization and conduct of the parade on Saturday, October 24, 1981.
b. James Mat~eriy, 402 Oaklawn, in a prepared presentation, urged that the Tijuana Trolley
fare be increased to a self supporting level of $2.00, emphasized the need for honesty
in government spending, and denounced the use of federal funding for wasteful
projects that only increase the government debt.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- None
City Council Meeting -2- October 27, 1981
5. PUBLIC HEARING CERTIFICA[ION OF EIR-78-2-A EAST "H'~ STREE1 EXTENSION
(DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid reviewed the staff's report indicating that
this draft EIR was prepared as a supplement to the master EIR on the E1 Rancho del
Rey's Specific Plan (EIR~78-2). A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on the Draft EIR on September 30, 1981~ and the document was certified on that
date. The report reviews the purpose of the project which will provide a connector
link to the Southwestern College area upon completion of "H'~ Street and wiil reduce
the existing traffic congestion and heavy traffic on Telegraph Canyon and Bonita
Roads.
There being no comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10675 ADOPTIONOF CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS
The resolution certifies that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR-78-2-A)
has been prepared in accordance with CEQA requirements and the procedures of the
City of Chula Vista; adopts the CEQA findings; and adopts the Statement of Overriding
Considerations presented in the staff report.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved unanimously.
6. PUBLIC MEARING ESTABLISHING RESOLUTION ALLOWING ENFORCEMENT OF THE
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON PRIVATE PARKING AREAS (CITY
ATTORNEY)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
On Juiy 25, 1981, the Director of Public Safety received a request from the ADMA
Company to enforce restrictions (such as handicapped parking zones) and speeding
and reckless driving prohibitions on parking lots surrounding the Bonita Centre.
A public hearing is required prior to adoption of a resolution allowing enforcement
of the California Vehicle Code on private property.
Mayor Hyde questioned whether this additional enforcement would be within the capacity
of existing police personnel; Director of Public Safety Winters stated that enforce-
ment would take place on the basis of complaints received and it is not anticipated
to be burdensome.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10676 IMPOSING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT
OF VEHICLES ON ~HAT CERTAIN PARKING AREA LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BONITA ROAD'AND OTAY LAKES ROAD
The resolution allows enforcement of the California Vehicle Code on the private
parking lot located at the southwest corner of ~onita Road and Otay Lakes Road
surrounding Bonita Centre.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10677 SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE FOR
STATE BOARD OF PRISON TERMS TO RESCIND THE EARLY RELEASE
DATE OF SIRHAN SIRHAN (CITY COUNCIL)
The resolution supports the request of the City of Hawthorne opposing the early
release date of Sirhan Sirhan in i984.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council Meeting -3- October 27, 1981
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READ1NG -- Continued
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10678 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, PAYMENT FOR EXTRA WORK
PERFORMED AND ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TRANSIT
CENTER (CITY ENGINEER}
The resolution (1) approves Change Order No. 2, reducing the tree size from 42"box
to 36" box; (2) approves payment for claim of extra work performed in the amount
of $3,161.36 justified on the basis that needed information was omitted from the
plans provided by the City; and (3) grants an additional ten working days, making
November 10, 1981 the new contract completion date.
City Engineer Lippitt responded to Council questions concerning the delays and
extensions of time on this project, and the apparent ~ack of communication among
the parties (MTDB, contractor and staff). He noted that the plans apparently failed
to identify electrical conduit and a traffic sianal controller was mistakenly located.
REsoLDTION O~r~RED By MA~OR HYDE, the reading of the text was W~ived 6y ~ani~moU§
c6nsent, Passed and appr6ved unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10679 DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF MADRONA
STREET, LANDIS AVENUE, GARRETT AVENUE AND CENTER STREET
AND AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF MAP NO. 820 AND SETTING DATE AND
TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREFOR iCITY ENGINEER)
The resolution of intent sets November 17, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. as the date and time
for a public hearing to vacate portions of certain streets within the Town Centre
Townsite Tract No. 2 Subdivision in accordance with the Street Vacation Act of 1941.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10680 ADOPTING GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICY AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
This resolution amends the Chula Vista General Plan by the inclusion of a G~'owth
Management Policy, as recommended by the City's Planning Commission on April 22, 1980,
by Resolution GPA-80-2. The draft policy statement is a general goals and policy
proposal which avoids fine detail, giving broad discretion to the Council to evaluate
changing circumstances in reaching growth management decisions.
Council discussion ensued concerning the changes in language from what had been
agreed upon in previous Council Conference(s). Councilman Scott specifically commented
on changing "City" to "Planning Department" under Section C - Statements of Policy,
subsections 7 and 8. Director Peterson explained that the change was embodied in the
Planning Commission motion because they wanted To pinpoint responsibility.
Councilman Scott indicated that while the Planning Department is obviously the lead
department, other departments are also involved in exploring "methods of procuring
open space" and use of the word "City" is more generalized, while "Planning Department"
narrows it.
MS (Scott/Cox) that item 5 under "C" be changed back to "should" and that all the
places deleted be changed back to "should". Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion
stating that with regard to the costs of improvements in newly-developed areas, it
is the City's basic policy that new developments must put in ~he improvements that
are necessary to support the project. He said that it should be stated out front
that the~roj~c~s mus~'ho~ pla~e a burden upon the existing core of the City, and
supported the language recommended by the Planning Commission.
ACTION ON THE MOTION:
The motion passed by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
NOES: Hyde
ABSENT: None
City Council Meeting -4- October 27, 1981
RESOLUTION NO. 10680 -- Continued
Referring to item D.1, Council discussion concerned deletion of the word "only"
which was added by the Planning Commission.
MSUC {Scott/Cox) to delete "only" in item D.1 so that the section reads, "...ready
for development if they are both substantially contiguous."
RESOLUTION AS AMENDED OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the teXt was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: McCandliss, Scott, Cox
NOES: Hyde, Gillow
ABSENT: None
.Councilman Gillow explained his "no" vote, stating that the policy is encouraging
development to occur (i.e. Cadillac-Fairview) which will attract thousands of people
to San Diego County which the County does not need at this time. He added that
Chula Vista should be concentrating on development of the central part of the City
or the United Enterprises property.
Mayor Hyde also spoke against the resolution stating that the policy accommodates
a development currently under review and drafted to take into account that developer's
interest and felt that it should not be drafted that way.
ll. RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LICENSE FEES AND
BOUNDARIES FOR DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CITY ATTORNEY)
The resolution sets a public hearing for November 24, 1981, for the purpose of review-
ing the additional business license fees and boundaries of the Parking and Business
Improvement Area.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to refer this matter to the Town Centre Business and Pro-
fessional Association with the request that they hear whatever protests there may
be from interested parties on this practice of fee collection for business promotion.
12. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cole reported that approval has been received for a $20,000 grant
for recreation facilities for the Reinstra Sports Complex and that the second $60,000
grant is expected at any time. Staff anticipates going out to bid on the first
phase early in December.
REPORTS OF CiTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
13.Report regardin9 animal adoption policz for Chula Vista Animal Shelter (Director of
Public Safety)
In his written report, Director of Public Safety Winters responded to each of seven
recommendations made by Karen Miller concerning the City's dog adoption policies
and procedures. Director Winters commented that the Shelter has been carrYing out a
dog adoption policy for several years and that approximately 60% of the dogs
received at the Shelter are either adopted or redeemed by their owners. He noted
staff's willingness to make any changes that would improve their adoption policies
and shelter operation and expressed willingness to work With interested parties to
achieve these goals.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report.
Mayor Hyde commented on item 3 of the recommendations noting that implementation
may cause additional clerical work that staff should not be burdened with. He
questioned use of volunteers and Director Winters responded that there would be
no objection to permitting volunteers to help out with that recommendation (keeping
information cards on stray dogs and follow up with inquirers with information on
the age/breed/sex of the dog and its "due out" date).
City Council Meeting -5- October 2~, 1981
14. Report on designation of property on the north side of East "J" Street immediately
west of 1-805 as a "scenic overlook" (Director of Planning)
Director of Planning Peterson reported that on August 25, 1981, Mrs. Joy Short,
under oral communications, requested that Council officially designate the property
on the north side of East "J" Street immediately west of 1-805 as a scenic overlook
in order to prevent any subdivision development from taking place. Pursuant to
Council referral to staff, the Planning Department performed field surveys in
conjunction with the suggested overlook area and has studied the matter in terms
of capital cost and public benefit. Accordingly, on the basis of the cost-benefit
analysis undertaken by staff, it was recommended that Council not designate the
property as a scenic overlook.
Councilwoman McCandliss,recalling the initial request of Mrs. Short, stated that
the request was for a "scenic overlook" and that according to the General Plan
that roadway is listed as a scenic drive. If, pursuant to the General Plan, the
area is considered "potential", she asked what needed to be done to make it a
scenic drive. The question referred to staff was one of preserving the view and
whether the roadway was a scenic drive or not. Councilman Scott suggested that
a condition on the subdivision map may be a way to control the designation.
Joy Short, 839 Hal~crest Drive, reiterated her initial request to preserve the view
of the scenic drive and she stated that "J" Street is included in that element of
the General Plan, and asked if the ordinance would be enforced protecting the view.
Jackie Payne, 339 East "J" Street, representing 746 area residents, also requested
Council action to protect the view, stating that it is not their intention to
preclude any development from taking place, but only to limit the height of the
homes/condominiums to be constructed in order to preserve the view.
Jack Wolsey, 755 Monserate, spoke against the City spending any money to preserve
the view point~
MSUC (McCandliss/Hyde) to approve the staff recommendation.
Mayor Hyde explained that the matter of the subdivision will come before the Council
for public hearing on November 17, and he advised the propoq~nts to bring their
concerns to Council at that time.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report and staff's recommendation.
15. Report on installation plan for Gamefield Exercise Trail (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
Superintendent of Parks Foncerrada displayed the proposed site plan and explained
the spatial relationships between each apparatus in the circuit. Council discussed the
size of the main sign (approximately 4' x 6'), and Councilman Scott indicated that
he would find the "visual clutter" along Fourth Avenue to be objectionable. Council
expressed general concurrence that it was expected that the field would be laid
out further back on Garrett and Davi'dson without any exposure on Fourth Avenue.
Suggestions were made to redesign the field so that the equipment presently shown
around the perimeter of the Library Park would be installed on the inside of the
Park and spread through the middle of the open space.
Ruth Blank, representing Bay General Hospital, stated that the sign was placed at
the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue for greater visibility; that 5,000 copies
of the brochure have been printed anticipating a November 5th openi'ng which was
based upon Council approval of September 22, 1981.
Superintendent Foncerrada then projected a site plan depicting the starti~ng point
on Garrett Avenue.
MSUC (Scott/Hyde) that the plan be revised using the eastern two-thirds of the
property to accommodate the exercise circuit and that the revised plan come back to
Council at the Council Conference of October 29, 1981.
City Council Meeting -6- October 27, 1981
Further Council discussion concerned the 4' x 6' sign.
it was moveO by Mayor Hyde, seconded for discussion by Councilman G~llow, that staff
be directeo to work with Mrs. Blank to come up with a sign which is substantially
scaled down to appropriate dimensions that will meet the needs and not cause visual
clutter in the park.
Councilman Gillow noted that the assumption was made that the sign was prefabricated
and requested staff comment as to whether it can be condensed. Superintendent Foncerrada
responded that the sign is prefabricated and has been a~sembled.
Mayor Hyde then stated since it may be necessary to modify it, it would be appro-
priate for the City to provide assistance.
Councilman Cox disagreed, stating that it may be premature and that depending upon
where the first exercise station is and the finished lay-out is viewed in relation
to the park, the sign may be unobtrusive. Additionally, the suggestion was made
to install the sign in a temporary manner in order to view it in place.
The motion failed by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hyde
NOES: McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
ABSENT: None
Council expressed general concurrence that there would be no need for a motion since
the issue was encompassed in the preceding motion.
16~ Report on landscapin~ the ~rounds surrounding the new'Park Way Community Center
~Director of Parks and Recreation)
Pursuant to Council direction at the October ~3 meeting, Director of Parks and
Recreation Pfister reported on the landscaping plans for the area around the Park
Way Community Center. He commented that the City's Landscape Architect would be
preparing the plans and specifications for the project and explained that other
landscaping work has taken priority over preparation of these plans. Director Pfister
reported that the Landscape Architect esti'mates completion of the plans and
specifications before November 30, /981, and that they will be submitted for
Council approval at that time.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report.
17. Report on 1981 Christmas Tree Li~httn9 Program (Mayor Will T. Hyde)
Mayor Hyde commented on plans for the City's Eleventh Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 1981. He'reported that the proposed
program would include vocal groups; that one of the City's school bands will be
requested to entertain the audience prior to the start of the program; and that,
if Council so chooses, snow will again be provided.
MSUC (Hyde/Cox) that if Council were to opt for snow, that the City pledge $500,
to be matched by private contributions of $1,'000 and if that figure is not
achieved -- no snow.
18. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Hyde reported that he met with a representative of Hughes Aircraft who
discussed the firm's location in the Dunphy area of the Sweetwater Hills Industrial
Park. The representati've informed the Mayor that they are considering expanding
the operation (presently approximately 50 employees) and possibly employing several
hundred employees.
b. Mayor reported that the Odawara Sister City ceremony planned for November 8 will
not take place, although proclamations in English an~ Japanese will be exchanged
this week.
City Council Meeting -7- October 27, 1981
18. MAYOR'S REPORT -- Continued
c. Mayor Hyde reported that Mr. Lipp of Carter, Hawley, Hale will be meeting with
Sears representatives next Friday to discuss Chula Vista Shopping Center.
Mr. Garry Butterfield expressed on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce appreciation for
the spirit of cooperation and open communication that exists between the City and
the Chamber and conveyed the intention of the Chamber to perpetuate their relationship.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS -- None
ADJOURNMENT at 9:05 P.M. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 1981,
at 4 P.M. and to the regular meeting of Tuesday, November 3, 1981.
Jennie M.
Fulasz,~CMC, City~erk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COtTNTY 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 t_he 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 October 27, ]98]
and said meeting was adjou, rned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on Wednesday, October 28, 198] at t-he hour of ]0:43 a.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door ,~f the place at which said me~ting of 0ct0ber 27, ]981
was held.
sttbscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
19
Notary Pttblic 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 October 27, ]98]
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: Mayor Hyde, C0uncilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Gill0w, Cox
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:05 ~.m. until Thursday,
October 29, ]98] at 4:00 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 0ctober 27, ]98]
'~l~5~M. FULASZ', CMC~CITY CL~RK
ty of Chula Vista, California