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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/09/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - September 15~ 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers~ Public Services Buildin~ ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox Councilmen absent: Councilwoman McCandliss Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde, followed by a moment of silent prayer. INTRODUCTION OF THOMAS A. DAVIS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEMBER Mayor Hyde expressed pleasure in announcing that the Chamber of Commerce has requested reinstatement of their former practice of a Board me~er attending each weekly Council meeting. He introduced Thomas A. Davis, Chamber Board member, from the solar consulting firm of Davis, Dash, Hibbard & Associates. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of September 8~ 1981 MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve the minutes as mailed. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Oath of Office - Kenneth H. Kimball (Board of Appeals) City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Kimball, newly-appointed to the Board of Appeals and Advisors, and presented his Certificate of Appointment. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 10621 INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PROPOSED PRICE CLUB REORGANIZATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE DISTRICT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1965 The resolution implements reorganization proceedings for the Price Club territory, as approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission on September 14, 1981. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Mayor Hyde stated that in order to expedite processing of necessary work for completion of the annexation, it would be in the City's best interest to conduct a special Council meeting on September 29, 1981, following the special Redevelopment Agency meeting. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) for a Special City Council meeting Tuesday, September 29, 1981 immediately following the Redevelopment Agency meeting. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Susan Fuller, 523 Welton Street, addressed Council in support of the proposal pending before LAFCO for annexation Of the Montgomery area, stating that she is a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee which submitted the initial petition requesting annexation. She requested Council endorsement of the proposal on behalf of the 600 signatories to the annexation petition and urged that Council go on record endorsing the proposed Montgomery annexation to the City of Chula Vista. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) that Council go on record as supporting the annexation of the Montgomery community to the City of Chula Vista. It was moved and seconded that the Mayor be directed to attend the meeting of LAFCO on Friday (Community Advisory Committee) and express intent and position of the Council on this matter. In discussion it was noted that Councilwoman McCandliss is the voting delegate and City Manager Cole is the appointed alternate; that the Mayor should be appointed alternate for Friday's LAFCO meeting only since he will be attending. City Council Meeting ~2- September 15, 1981 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- continued Substitute motion: MSUC (Scott/Cox) that LAFCO voting alternate be changed from City Manager Cole to Mayor Hyde for one meeting only on Friday. b. Bob Graham, 1425-184 Palace Gardens, referred to his request of September 8, 1981 that Council take action to correct the "death trap" at Second and Orange Avenues, and expressed the gratitude of the Palace Gardens' residents for Council's prompt action in mitigating the danger at that intersection. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Request for continuance of recreation pro§ram at Harborside School - Kathy Normans Harborside PTA President A request to continue the program which was deleted during 1981/82 budget hearings, was received by Mayor Hyde. Council noted that this topic was discussed at the Joint School District/City Council meeting on September 10, 1981; that Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister would be meeting with Dr. Servetter (tomorrow) and report back to Council next week. MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to refer the request to staff° PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 5. PUBLIC HEARING REVIEWING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980/81 (DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Referring to his written report, Community Development Director Desrochers commented that the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires annual review through the public hearing process of the City's performance in the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). In addition, HUD requires submittal~of a Grantee Performance Re- port which covers the City's progress over the past fiscal year on all CDBG-funded projects. Mro Desrochers reported on the seventh-yea? pro§ram activities and documented the City's progress in meeting the goals of the ~ousing Assistance Plan, which include provision of housing and property rehabilitation assistance to low and moderate income households and Section 8 rental subsidy assistance through the County of San Diego Housing Authority. Council questioned the status of the Senior Citizens Information Center designated as "Project Completed"; Mr. Desrochers responded that the project is listed as completed consistent with HUD definitions because the funds have been encumbered. Additional discussion related to the Madrona Sewer Relocation project and the status of projects collectively designated as Vista Square Neighborhood Rehabilitation. There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10622 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980/81 The resolution authorizes submission of the Grantee Performance Report covering CDBG program activities through June 30, 1981. 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 81-1, TOWN CENTRE-TOWNSITE TRACT 2 (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING) This being the time and place advertised, Nayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Peterson summarized his staff report regarding the application of Centre City Associates, Ltd., to subdivide 9.4 acres located between Third Avenue and Garrett Avenue and between "F" Street and Memorial Park in the Town Centre Redevelopment Area (Project Area 1). City Council Meeting -3- September 15, 1981 6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-1 -- continued The applicant proposes to develop the parcel into six commercial lots and one future residential (condominium) lot. Director of Planning Peterson indicated that because the plans for development are conceptual at this stage, the lot lines may require adjust- ment which can be accomplished either prior to final map approval or through the adjust- ment plat procedure. He said that the Environmental Review Committee has determined that EIR's (Nos. 79-3 and 79-5) completed earlier for the Town Centre redevelopment area are adequate for the proposed project. Council questioned Condition "e" of PCS-81-1 regarding relocation of palm trees and the Director of Planning advised that removal and relocation expenses would be borne by the developer. Jerry Valk, 291 Camino Vista Real, questioned whether the proposed 6-screen theatre would be involved in this project and expressed concern that the theatre would erode the commercial tax base. The Councillques~ioned the relocation of palm trees and concurred that trees proposed to be relocated be inspected to assure their viability during the move and after trans- plantation. There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. b. RESOLUTION NO, 10623 APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CVT 81-1~ TOWN CENTRE-TOWNSITE TRACT 2 The resolution approves the tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista Tract 81-1 and certifies that EIR79-3 and EIR-79-5 completed for the Town Centre Redevelopment area are adequate for the proposed project and have been prepared in accordance with CEQA requirements. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to add the following sentence to paragraph "e" of Planning Commission Resolution No. PCS-81-1, "that palm tree replacements shall be made for any palm trees lost for any reason in the relocation process." RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10624 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, RAMPS AND CURB IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FEASTER, MUELLER AND VISTA SQUARE AREA (CITY ENGINEER) The resolution accepts the public improvements completed by Dyno Construction in the Feaster, Mueller and Vista Square area in accordance with contract documents dated May 8, 1981 and awarded by Resolution No. 10436. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10625 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICA- TIONS AT BONITA ROAD/WILLOW STREET AND BONITA ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD (CITY ENGINEER) The resolution accepts public improvements consisting of removal of concrete bases (tubs) installation of additional intersection lighting and improvement of vehicle and pedestrian flow through changes to signal heads and channelization. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10626 ACCEPTING DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 571-050-22 AND 571-050-24 AS "H" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (CITY ENGINEER) The resolution accepts dedication of a 12-foot wide strip of land to facilitate instal- lation of a right turn lane on "H" Street from Harriet Stone, et al, in conjunction with redevelopment of the properties at the southwest corner of Broadway and "H" Street. City Coancil Meeting -4- September 15, 1981 CONSENT CALENDAR -- continued 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10627 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR RE- HABILITATION LOAN SERVICES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR) The resolution approves renewal of the City's contract with Bank of America providing for low interest loans for eligible Chula Vista residents and businesses for rehabilita- tion of property through the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and the Com- mercial Rehabilitation Program. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 11a. RESOLUTION NO. 10628 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR ROBERTI-Z'BERG STATE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION) b. RESOLUTION NO. 10629 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA PARK LANDS ACT OF 1980 FUNDS The resolution authorizes grant applications for funding for five separate projects totalling $345,152 as follows: PROJECT COST 1. Rienstra Sports Complex Renovation - Phase I $ 61,117 2. Rienstra Sports Complex Renovation - Phase II 81,400 3. Loma Verde Recreation Center Remodeling 81,000 Relamp 12'' and 16" Ballfields 49,000 5. Park Way Pool Renovation 72,635 RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the readings of the texts were waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING EXTENSION OF TIME~ tIEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION 3 - LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION (CITY ENGINEER) *This Item was deleted from the Agenda. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1951 ADOPTING THE ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE, 1979 EDITION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & HOUSING) On June 28, 1981, the Board of Appeals and Advisors held a hearing on the adoption of the One and Two-Family Dwelling Code 1979 Edition. No objections were presented. Accordingly, the ordinance was placed on first reading on September 8, 1981. MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER ao Designation of Votin9 Delegate and Alternate for the National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities 1981 City Manager Cole reported that the National League of Cities (NLC) has requested the City to designate a voting delegate and alternate for the Annual Congress of Cities to be held in Detroit, Michigan (November 28 through December 2, 1981) and noted that Chula Vista's population entitles the voting delegate to cast two votes. Mr. Cole noted that the designation must be submitted to the NLC by October 9, 1981. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to hold this over until the meeting of September 29, 1981 since at that time the Mayor's Secretary will know who plans on attending the meeting. b. Trolley crossin~ at "L" Street and Industrial Traffic Engineer Hansen reported that the traffic signal controller, which is City- owned, and coordinated with the crossing gates at the trolley tracks requires hardware modification so that after the trolley passes the westbound left-turn traffic will be given a green arrow° City Council Meeting -5- September 15, 1981 14.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER -- continued An additional siqn and striding will be added to make the safe stoppinadistancemore obvious to westbound motor~,sts. Mr. Hansen~con~nted ~hat t~affic engineering staffwill be meet- ing with City of Sam Diego traffic safety representatives regarding the traffic signal controller hardware modifications and that he has discussed the proposed changes with MTDB staff who concur with the recommended solutions. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. Report on examining the need for increased police protection in the vicinity of Palomar Park (Director of Public Safety) Director Of Public Safety Winters reported on the August 18th presentation of Peter A. Schlessinger who represented himself and a group of Palomar Park area residents re- garding the need for increased police protection due to allegedly increased criminal activity. Director of Public Safety Winters said that the records of crimes and arrests in the Palomar Park area for the past nine months do not reflect a disproportionate in- cidence of crime nor that a specific crime problem exists in that area. Accordingly, the Director of Public Safety does not recommend that any specific action be taken at this time. Responding to Council queries, the Director of Public Safety comm. ented that Mr. Schlessinger was not advised that the item would be on this agenda. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to continue this item until next week to give staff an opportunity to inform Mr. Schlessinger that it will be on the agenda. Council remarked that standard procedure should be observed in notifying people who have mane either written or oral requests when the item will appear on the agenda and that ~his particular request would be reconsidered in the first budget review meeting to take place early in November. 16. Report on proposed regulation of the outdoor parking and storage of boats and recreation vehicles on residential sites (Director of Planning) Director of Planning Peterson highlighted his written report concerning parking and storage of boats and recreation vehicles (RV's) on the sites of residential developments adding that several local RV groups were invited to review and submit recommendations on the proposed regulations. He said that one formal and several informal responses all expressed total and firm opposition to any form of regulation while several individuals expressed equally emphatic support for the draft legislation. It was pointed out that storage of boats and RV's in the front and side yards of residences tends to erode the order and beauty of the townscape and can, under certain circumstances, be traffic and safety hazards; that the storage of boats and RV"s within the required minimum sideyards would increase the risk of residential fires while simultaneously restricting access to rear yards and sides of structures. Director of Planning Peterson summarized the draft regulations indicating that the proposed amendment authorizes the parking and storage of recreational equipment (motor homes, vacation trailers and campers} on driveways and ex- panded driveways and permits the storage of boats and recreation vehicles of all types within rear yards. Donna Willett, 97 Montebello Street, addressed Council in favor of legislation to control parking of recreational vehicles, citing them as "eyesores" which owners often do not move for months at a time, and poin~ng out that they detract from neighbor's sunshine, fresh air and view. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to refer the proposed amendment of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to the Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendatory action. 17. Report on status of "L" Street and Melrose Traffic Signal (City Engineer) Traffic Engineer Hansen reported on the status of the design and construction of the traffic signal which was included in the 1981/82 CIP budget to improve safety by pro- viding protected access to East "L" Street from Melrose and Mission Avenues. He said that approximately I0% of the preliminary studies has been accomplished, but none of the design work; that the intersection continues to meet the warrants for signal in- stallation and that the following schedule has been projected: design completion by December 1981; advertise for bids in January 1982; completion of construction by May 1982. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept the report and direct staff to return to Council for further direction and reaffirmation when the design stage has been completed and prior to going out for bid. City Council Meeting -6- September 15, 1981 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS ~- continued 18. Report - Disposal of surplus ~roperty lot east of south entrance to KOA on North Second Avenue (City Attorney} City Attorney Lindber9 summarized his written report regarding his previous recommenda- tion to Council that the lot east of the south entrance to Kampgrounds of America on North Second Avenue be leased to the owner of KOA for $1,000 per year with the agreement that the property be landscaped and maintained for the duration of the lease and only be used for placement of an identification sign for KOA. Council questioned ownership of the land at the termination of the 20-year lease. The City Attorney responded that al though precise terms of the lessee are unknown at this time the City would most likely retain ownership of the land. Regarding rezoning of the land to bring it into conformity with the General Plan, Mr. Lindberg said that that item would be considered along with General Plan review. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary lease documents. 19. MAYOR'S REPORT a. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) for a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. b. Mayor Hyde reported that a letter of resignation has been tendered by Jerry Rindone from the Library Board of Trustees. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to accept the resignation and submit a letter of appreciation for his service, noting that he is currently serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Hyde noted that following a ten-day waiting period, interviews will be conducted for candidates for the Library Board vacancy. c. Mayor Hyde commented on the untrimmed, ~aggley condition of the F~oWering Pear trees in the Civic Center Complex, and recommended by motion that staff trim them. Councilman Scott objected to Council interjection in staff's performance of daily chores. MSC (Hyde/Gillow) to direct staff to look into the condition of the flowering pear trees in the Civic Center Complex and trim them. Councilman Scott voted "no". d. Mayor Hyde noted the lack of maintenance on the former site of the Joe Street property at the Bayfront. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to direct staff to look into the condition of the Joe Street property and take whatever action is appropriate. e. Mayor Hyde requested that the City Manager comment on the status of the Transit Center at "H" Street. Mr. Cole responded that workers are back on the job and that a complete report would be presented at the September 22 meeting. Council remarked on the extremely slow performance and lack of progress, noting that the project was projected to be completed the first week of August. f. Mayor Hyde requested a status report on the Glenn Restaurant remodeling project. Assistant City Manager Asmus responded that he was unable to provide an update since Mr. Kay (Jimmys' Restaurant) did not return his call. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to ask for an oral or written status report on the progress of The Glenn lease and remodeling at the next Council meeting. g. Mayor Hyde requested that the City Manager comment on a letter to the Star-News editor alleging very poor condition of the golf carts in use at the Municipal Golf Course. Mro Asmus noted that Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister was furnished a copy of the letter and that discussion will take place with Mr. Warburton (golf pro) regarding the condition of the carts. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to ask for staff's report next week a~ to the condition of the golf carts. City Council Meeting -7- September 15, 1981 20. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Scott referred to legislation which has passed the State Senate allowing development of 5,000 acres (5 test cities of 1,000 acres each) of low and moderate income housing without regulation and controls of the affected City or County. MSUC (Hyde/Scott) that if the legislation passes the State Assembly and goes to the Governor that a letter be addressed to the Governor citing Council objection and concern, recommending his veto, and suggesting possibility of legal action. b. Councilman Gillow remarked on a conference in Anaheim attended by staff where the possibility of replacing asphalt (a petroleum based product) with a sulphur base material was discussed and requested a brief report. MSUC (Gillow/Hyde) for an oral or written report as staff may choose. c. Councilman Gillow commented on energy saving programs developed in Fort Collins, Colorado and Austin, Texas (i. e. burning gasahol in City vehicles and growing corn to produce the gasahol) and recommended follow up by the Resource Conservation Commission. MSUC (Gillow/Scott) to request the Resource Conservation Commission and staff Energy Task Force to contact these two cities and report back on the programs. d. Councilman Gillow reported that he was contacted by Meals-on-Wheels staff who indicated that they would be losing their office near the Community Hospital and requested housing in the new Senior Service Center° MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to ask staff to look into housing an office for Meals-on-Wheels in the new Senior Citizens Center~ e. Councilman Cox remarked on the action taken by LAFCO in approving the Price Club reorganization and complimented Mayor Hyde for his presentation. Councilman Cox also acknowledged the support of the Chamber of Commerce, noting that Messrs. Slijk, Moore and Butterfield attended the hearing, and that Chula Vista staff was very well represented~ CLOSED DOOR SESSION Council adjourned to Closed Door Session at 8:07 p.m. and the City Clerk was excused. Mayor Hyde reported that Councilwoman McCandliss attended the Closed Session and that Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. and to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 1981, at 4:00 p.m.