HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/10/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, October 20, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Public Services Bldg.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde: Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, 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 8 and 13~ 1981
MSUC~cott/Gillow) to approve the minutes as mailed.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Mayor Hyde introduced Rosemary Avery, Branch Manager of California First Bank and
member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Hyde recognized the attendance of Boy Scout Troop #894.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Request from City of Hawthorne for State Board of Prison Terms to rescind early
release date of Sirhan Sirhan
The City of Hawthorne has requested that the City Council adopt a resolution to
be sent to the State Board of Prison Terms to rescind the early release date of
Sirhan Sirhan.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to support the request of the City of Hawthorne.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND REALLOCATION
(DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Director of Community Development Desrochers noted that this is one of two hearings
which is necessary before reallocation can take place from HUD. In addition, the
City must reallocate $142,611.21 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
and must further define and/or reallocate an additional $225,000 for a total of
$367,611.21 of fiscal year 1981/82 program funds.
Mr. Niek Slijk, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, read a letter from
the President of the Chamber, Robert Kuntze, for support of the reallocation of
the Community Block Grant funds for the construction of a 12" water pipeline south
on Brandywine Avenue from the Robinhood Point Development to Otay Valley Road
(approximately $100,000).
Mr. Orrin Joiner, 1644 Jason Street, San Diego, representing the South Bay Chapter
of Starlight Center, noted the number of people in the audience which were present
to support using Block Grant funds for the Starlight Center Construction Assistance
- $72,000.
Mr. Dick Kau, 3404 Bonita Road, spoke in agreement with the Chamber of Commerce's
support of Block Grant funds.
Council discussion followed regarding the use of the Block Grant funds for the
Central Drainage Basin ($40,000); and the various elements of the other proposals.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
Mayor Hyde moved that Item #1 - Central Drainage Basin - $40,000 be deleted and
substitute another worthy project for it. The motion died for lack of second.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the staff's recommendations with a resolution
to be brought back to Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar as presented.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 10667 DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE
EASEMENT IN RANCHO ROBINHOOD AND SETTING DATE AND TIME FOR
PUBLIC HEARING THEREFOR (CITY ENGINEER)
The resolution calls for an Open Space Maintenance Easement along the rear of lots
89 through 93 in Rancho Robinhood Subdivision to be vacated.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10668 SETTING DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST
FOR DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUND1NG REQUIREMENTS AT 199 SECOND
AVENUE (CITY ENGINEER)
The resolution sets November 10, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time to hold a public
hearing to consider a request for deferral of undergrounding requirements at 199
Second Avenue.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10669 ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1981 TO BE MADE BY THE
CITY CLERK (CITY CLERK)
The resolution orders the City Clerk to complete the canvass of the election to be
held on November 3, 1981 -- Mayoral Election and one Proposition -- and certify the
results to the City Council at its meeting of November 10, 1981.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10670 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, MEMORIAL PARKs HELTON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY (CITY ENGINEER)
City Engineer Lippitt reported that Helton Construction has completed the remodeling
of the existing restaurant building and construction of an overhead trellis. Inspect-
ion was made on October 5, 1981 by Engineering staff and the City Engineer has ad-
vised that all work was completed to his satisfaction.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10671 ACCEPTING LANDSCAPING WORK AT MEMORIAL PARK AND GRANTING
EXTENSION OF TIME (CITY ENGINEER)
By Resolution No. 10402 of February 24, 1981, the City Council awarded a contract to
Olsen-Thompson and Associates to landscape a portion of Memorial Park. This
resolution (1) accepts the landscaping and irrigation system which has been inspected
by the Landscape Architect; (2) extends the contract time to January 29, 1982 to in-
clude the 17-week maintenance period; (3) authorizes final payment to the contractor
including the 10% retention less the $2,560 bid for maintenance; and (4) authorizes
payment of $2,560 upon completion of the maintenance period.
In response to the Mayor's question, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister said
that dediction ceremony is being planned for the latter part of November.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO REMODEL THE PARK WAY
GYMNASIUM' (DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
As architectural services are required to prepare working drawings and specifications
for a Council authorized CIP Project to remodel the Park Way Gymnasium, the resolution
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ll. RESOLUTION NO. PARK WAY GYMNASIUM -- Continued
approves a proposed agreement with John Acosta to prepare the required plans and
specifications for an amount equal to 8% of the project's construction cost. The
Building and Housing Director estimates the construction cost to be approximately
$50,000 plus or minus 10%. The agreement has been prepared to reflect this amount
but not to exceed 8% of $55,000 or $4,400.
MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to continue this item for one week at the request of the Acting
City Manager.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10672 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO WANG LABORATORIES~
INC. FOR LEASE/PURCHASE OF WORD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (PURCHASING
AGENT/DIRECTOR~OF POLICY ANALYS~S AJiD PROGRAM EVALUATION)
On February 26, 1981, the City Council approved in concept PAPE staff's recommenda-
tions: to purchase a central word processing system and to enter into a lease/
purchase agreement with a bank for the acquisition of the word processing system.
This resolution: (1) accepts bids and awards the contract to Wang Laboratories, Inc.
(Bid #3) for the lease/purchase (via a bank) of word processing equipment in the
principal amount of approximately $56,020, including tax, freight and operator
training. (The interest amount, and y~arly lease/purchase paj~nent is contingent
upon final negotiations with the banks.} (2) Authorizes staff to upgrade the memory of
one of the three recommended work stations in the Wang proposal at a cost not to
exceed $310; and (3) authorizes the Director of Finance to request quotations from
local banking institutions for a three-year lease/purchase agreement requiring three
equal payments.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10673 AMENDING CIVIL SERVICE RULE 2.02.B~2.(e) ANNUAL VACATIONS
(DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL)
The resolution amends Civil Service Rule 2.02.B.2.(e) to allow for accumulation over
the maximum limit in certain cases of sick leave use.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
14. ORDINANCE NO. 1954 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO ADULT
RECREATION USES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING)
The ordinance amends the Chula Vista Municipal Code regarding adult recreation
uses to include drug paraphernalia shops as adult recreation uses and providing
for screening of adult-oriented materials from public view. The ordinance was
placed on first reading October 13, 1981.
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The
reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 1955 AMENDING SECTION 9.20.110 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE DEALING WITH THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF A SOLICITOR'S PERMIT - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION (CITY ATTORNEY)
The ordinance deletes the 90-day limitation upon the validity of solicitation permits.
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The
reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
16. Report on financing plan for remodeling The Glenn
The City Council requested a report on a tentative plan to filnance the City's
share of the renovation and expansion costs of The Glenn. The report of the
City Manager examines various alternatives including: Lessee financing full cost of
all improvements including fixturization; lease/purchase arrangements; revenue bond
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER -- Continued
financing; and use of available and unappropriated special Capital Outlay funds.
Acting City Manager Asmus reported that as of July l, 1981, in the Residential
Construction Fund, there was approximately $288,000 - that coupled with the exist-
ing balance in the Special Capital Outlay would more than finance the project as an
alternative to the necessity for the Redevelopment Agency to return to the City
the $325,000. Mr. Asmus added that he has still not obtained a firm figure as to the
exact cost.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
17. Oral Report regarding animal adoption policS for Chula Vista Animal Shelter
(Director of Public Safety)
Ms. Karen Miller submitted suggestions and ideas concerning the operation of the
Animal Shelter and an adoption program.
Acting City Manager Asmus asked for a continuance of one week in order to submit
a detailed report and recommendation to the Council.
MS (Scott/McCandliss) fora written report to the Counciq next week.
Mayor Hyde discussed the delay in staff response to the requests made by Ms, Miller
and felt that the Council should accept her proposal tonight and every effort be made
to save the animals immediately.
MS (Hyde/Scott) for a one week's period that the $15.00 fee be waived to Ms. Miller
and those parties whom she identifies as participating i~n this program to save
animals - for one week period - so that the animals will not have to be executed
while waiting for a bureaucrati~c report.
Councilman Cox suggested that the written report be given to the Council at the
Conference scheduled for Thursday, October 22.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Cox moved that the staff be directed to come back
with a recommendation at Thursday's Council Conference and that between now
and Thursday that there be no disposal of any animals.
The motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION ON MAIN MOTION: The main motion for a waiver of the $15 fee for a one week
period of time passed by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow
NOES: Councilmen Cox, McCandliss
ABSENT: None
18. Request for authorization to transfer funds for promotional advertisin~ of the
Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course (Director of Parks and Recreation)
In his report, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister referred to the recently
approved golf course greens fees and the success in increasi'ng revenue. He
noted that the course has the potential to accommodate nearly 3,000 more rounds
per month and recommended that the Council approve funding for an advertising
campaign with the San Diego Union to attract tourists and San Diego area golfers
to the course. The total cost (coupons and ads) would amount to $1,100.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve the staff's recommendation.
19. Report on request for Commission on Aging (City Clerk)
A request was made by Mrs. Hargaret Melton for the establishment of a Commission
on Aging. Council referred this request to the Human Relations Commission which
convened on October 7 to discuss the matter; however, attempts to contact Mrs. Helton
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19. Report - Commission on Agin~ -- Continued
were not successful; therefore, the discussion of this item was continued to the Human
Relations Commission meeting of November 4, 1981 so that Mrs. Helton may be present.
MSUC (Scott/Gillow) that this item be held over until after the meeting of the Human
Relations Commission.
SUBSTITUTION FOR 48" BOX TREES
Acting City Manager Asmus discussed the Landscape Architect's difficulty in finding
48" box trees for the transit center and stated that he has found some 36" box
trees in a nursery in Escondido.
Mr. Asmus added that at the next meeting, there will be a request to extend the
contract once again for a period of two weeks and an increased payment to the con-
tractor for difficulties experienced in this project.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the substitution of 36" for the 48" box trees.
20. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
a. Mayor Hyde reported on the meeting held with Bob Kautzi and Jerry Lipp on Thursday,
October 15, concerning the redevelopment of the Chula Vista Shopping Center. At
the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Kautzi and Mr. Lipp agreed to meet on Friday
to "get down to brass tacks" to identify the problems that need to be resolved in
order to proceed with the development plans.
b. Mayor Hyde said he attended a meeting of the Port District today and they agreed
to execute a lease for the Dick Wilson project on the Bayfront.
c. United Nation~ Day ceremonies are scheduled for tomorrow, October 21, 1981, beginning
at 6 p.m. at the Park Way Community Center. Mayor Hyde invited everyone to attend.
d. Mayor Hyde noted that at last year's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Council
purchased a quantity of snow which was enjoyed by a great number of children and
adults. Noting the cost of the snow, Mayor Hyde asked for Council's pleasure in
repeating the project again this year: "Operation Snowbird".
The concurrence of the Council was that this matter be made an agenda item for
the next meeting.
21. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. MOBILEHOME PARK ZONE: Councilman Cox r~arked that Chula Vista has the honor of
being the first city in California to have a distinct zone for mobilehome parks.
The County of San Diego has adopted a similar ordinance, but it does not have a provis-
ion for relocation assistance for the mobilehome owners.
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) for staff to get a copy of the County ordinance and have them
take a look at it and come back to the City Council with a recommendation as to
whether that is something that should be included in the City's ordinance.
b. Councilman Gillow discussed the location of mobilehomes in the park areas and
questioned whether or not it would be suitable to place one in General Roca Park
at this time.
Acting City Manager Asmus commented that the staff submitted a report several weeks
ago indicating that they are monitoring the activities of the mobilehomes in the
parks and will report back at a later date. Mr. Asmus asked that no action be
taken on this matter for the balance of this year.
c. Councilman Gillow said he read in the Western Cities Magazine that the National
Science Foundation has established a "National Innovative Network" which provides
technical information on new technology that can be used to help local governments
improve their operations.
MSUC (Gillow/Scott) for staff to contact the National Science Foundation and find out
if that particular National Innovative Network could provide any useful information
to the City.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS -- Continued
d. Councilman Scott reported on the sessions he attended at the California League of
Cities Conference in San Francisco (October 17-20, 1981). One of the sessions
dealt with citizen input to the City Council - situations in which the City has to
do something and there is little money to work with which thereby depends on volunteer-
ism and more input from the community. Councilman Scott commented on the ordinance
adopted by the Council in 1970/71 providing for Community Planning Councils.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) that the ordinance (Community Planning Councils) - copies be given
to the City Council and that it be set for a Council Conference sometime in the
future.
e. CLOSED DOOR SESSION: MSUC (Hyde/Scott) for a Closed Door Session at the conclusion
of the meeting for personnel matters and that the City Manager be present.
The Council concurred that they would hold the Redevelopment Agency meeting, then
go into Closed Door Session. The Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The Council recessed to Closed Door Session. The City Clerk was excused and the
Acting City Manager reported that the session ended at 8:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:45 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 1981, at 4 p.m.
to consider the Library report and to the regular meeting on October 27, 1981 at 7 p.m.
~// Jennie M. Ful~sz, CMC, City~erk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ;~FFIDAVIT oF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOU~N~NT OF .W~EETI~G
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly swor/~ 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]a~ meeting of the Cou~ncil of the City of
Chula Vista was held luesda~, 0¢t0ber 20, ]98]
and said meeting was adjou, ln~ed to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HEPd~TO:
That on Wednesday~ 0ct0ber 2], ]98] at ~he hour of ]0:30 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 October 20,. ]982 ,
was held.
~//~ City~lerk
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 Tuesda3, October 20~ ]98]
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 ~.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde~ Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Gi]10w, Cox
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. until Thursday,
0ctober 22~ ]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 0ct0ber 20, ]98]
/~l~-tE M. F~LASZ, CMC, CITY/~LERK
~/City of Chula Vista, Califd~nia