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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/09/10 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTAs, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - September 10, 1981 - 3:30 p.m. - Chula Vista City School Administration Building CLOSED DOOR SESSION MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) for a Closed Door Session to discuss matters of pending litigation (Coastal Commission). The Council recessed at 3:30 p.m. and adjourned at 4:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS Held Thursday - September 10, 1981 - 4:00 p.m. Chula Vista City Schools Administration Building 84 East "J" Street, Chula Vista ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Cox Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, City Clerk Fulasz, Director of Planning Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation Thomson, Administrative Analyst Leuck, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister Chula Vista District Board President Opal Fuller, Members Bauer, Giles, Allen, Board and Staff Cummings; Superintendent Servetter, Business Manager Linn, present: Assistant Superintendents Ballesteros and Vugrin Sweetwater Union Board President Chapman, Members Morris, Wood, Bauer, Azhocar; District Board Superintendent Padelford, Business Manager Tucker and staff present: Southwestern College:Board members Griffith and Brummitt, President Julie Stindt, Mary Wiley 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hyde called the meeting to order; introductions were made and the Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION REVIEW OF CITY'S POSITION ON DEVELOPERS FEES (SB201) Director of Planning Peterson submitted a fact sheet noting that there are over 3200 dwelling units recently approved by the Council but not yet completed. Additionally, over 13,000 dwelling units (8 developments) are in the "talking stage" - the largest being EastLake with approximately 11,800 dwelling units. Mrs. Bauer questioned any "lack of communication" between the City and the School Districts regarding availability of school facilities and subsequent requirement of developers' fees. Discussion ensued during which Director Peterson explained the procedure for processing tentative and final maps and the necessity of receiving the letter from the school districts regarding the availability of classrooms. City Attorney Lindberg, responding to Mrs. Bauer's query, stated that the burden is always on the school district - at no time is the burden ever on the City Council - the level of proof is always on the school district to come to the City Council with clear and con- vincing evidence of the overcrowded conditions and the means of resolving it, along with the request that the City Council mandate, as a part of the condition of a particular map, that these things must be done: either dedication of land or the payment of fees to provide interim facilities. Up to this point, the issues of overcrowding have been mitigated by negotiations with the districts and the developers - the Council has never had any reason to deny or evaluate those conditions. Attorney Lindberg added that at any time the school districts feel they are not getting their fair share of interim facilities - of what they consider to be overcrowded conditions - the Council will hear this. City Council Meeting -2- September 10, 1981 As to the area of overcrowding, Attorney Lindberg stated that the City's ordinance refers to a "district-wide" condition; however, the school district must prove that the particular development impacts in such a manner as to createa district-wide problem which can only be resolved by whatever means the school decides in such a resolution. Discussion followed regarding the State law which refers to an "attendance area" - one which the school districts must define and which should be done on a case by case basis. Additional discussion centered on SB201; school negotiations with the developers to actually build a school; the proposed Watt development for which the Chula Vista City School District was provided with 19 acres plus having the developer's agreement to build one-half of the school; and the consultant studies on EastLake. City Attorney Lindberg reminded the members that the City Council sits as the final body which can withhold approval of a subdivision map because of the failure of the developer to (1) appropriate the accommodation of the school district; (2) to meet the obligation of the City's ordinance as an implementing factor of SB201; or (3) provide adequate interim school facilities. Mayor Hyde remarked that if the school districts have any problems with the present policy (City's ordinance) which, in effect, states that prior to approval of the final map, that a statement is received from the school districts that adequate provision has been made for the students generated by the development. Further, the Mayor emphasized the need for a close liaison between the school district's staffs and the City on all future developments to ensure provision for school facilities. 3. UPDATE ON PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED REGARDING LOMA VERDE AND OTAY SCHOOLS/PARKS - CHULA VISTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Assistant Superintendent Ballesteros reported on the problems associated with people trespassing onto school properites at Otay and Loma Verde playgrounds. She has met with Sgts. Kelso and Cox of the Chula Vista Police Department and they have suggested the use of "grey cards" whereby persons loitering on the school grounds sign the cards and are issued (1) a warning and (2) the second time, a fine or some sort of penalty is imposed. Mrs. Ballesteros commented that the problems at the Otay School are pretty well resolved with the locking of the doors that lead to the playground areas (students can get out but outsiders cannot get in). At the Loma Verde school, the problem has been increased since the installation of a video game business in that area. Bicyclists and motorcyclists cut across the playground area to get to this game business. Discussion followed on the amount of open space and park area in that location; the principal's suggestion for a 24-hour security surveillance; the suggestion for the installation of a fence blocking off this "path" to the video game center~ continued dis- cussion between the staffs of the school districts and the City. In conclusion, Mayor Hyde noted the concurrence of the members that City Manager Lane Cole and Dr. Leonard Servetter would continue to get together to try to resolve these problems and that recommendations will be brought back to the respective jurisdictions. 4. UPDATE ON STATUS OF SHARING SERVICES AMONG AGENCIES - CITY OF CHULA VISTA City Manager Cole remarked that Jim Thomson, Director of PAPE, is coordinating the gather- ing of information and the process is to get the capabilities out so that everyone will know what they are. Director of PAPE Thomson submitted a list of services that could be shared among the agencies. The four areas being focused on are: (1) printing and duplicating; (2) purchas- ing and warehousing; (3) microfilming; and (4) sharing of equipment. Mr. Thomson commented on the meetings held with the Business Managers, John Linn and James Tucker. When agreements have been reached, it will come back to the various agencies for approval. In answer to the members questions, Mr. Thomson explained the sharing pro- cess, the possibility for some shared cost, and the various other potential areas for shared services: custodians, grounds maintenance, building construction and repair, equipment maintenance (radios), data processing, libraries, food services, joint testing of personnel, security forces and word processing; and future capital expense items. City Council Meeting -3- September 10, 1981 By consensus of the group, Mayor Hyde stated that the City Manager will continue to coordinate this activity and by the next meeting, a report would be given which would indicate a positive status at least for the first four items (and other items) along with the costs that would be saved. 5. SUMMER ACTIVITIES President Ruth Chapman referred to the written report received and voiced approval. Dr. Servetter noted the letters included in the agenda packet regarding the request for continued activities at the playgrounds~ Mayor Hyde indicated that he will direct these to staff for review. 6. IMPROVEMENTS AT HILLTOP JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - CITY OF CHULA VISTA City Engineer Lippitt noted that this project has been discussed for the last five years. This year, the Sweetwater Union High has set aside the amount of $50,000 for the project. A formal agreement is now being worked out and will be presented shortly to the City Council. Mr. Lippitt added that the project will begin in either late Spring or early Summer. 7. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST a. President Chapman asked about the City's plan for improving the playground equipment at the Cook School. She noted that improvements were finished last year at the Mueller School and aksed if priority would now be given to the Cook School. Mayor Hyde commented that a study has been made by the staff on the various school projects; however, he was unaware of any request for the Cook School. Dr. Servetter stated he would write a letter to the Council asking for this consideration. b. President Julie Stindt introduced Mary Wiley asking her to give a status report on a proposed land use of a portion of the College property. Miss Wiley, American Youth Association (AYA) reported that at the Board meeting (yesterday) approval was given to AYA, a non-profit organization, to utilize the area next to the parking area on Otay Lakes Road (northeast corner of the College in the southeast quadranl) for three soccer fields. The firm will pay the college a lease of $1 a year and they hope to raise $132,000 for the improvements and maintenance. c. Mrs. Chapman noted the group's appreciation for the College's cultural events. d. Mayor Hyde expressed thanks to the Chula Vista City School District in hosting the meeting today. e. NEXT MEETING - MSUC (Fuller/Morris) that the next meeting be held in January, 1982, with Southwestern College hosting, the time to be determined by the Southwestern College Board of Trustees. ADJOURNMENT AND RECESS - The joint meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Mayor Hyde announced a recess for the City Council. The recess was called at 5:20 p.m. and the City Council meeting reconvened at 5:30. a. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Cox discussed SB 898 - a telecommunications bill which was changed to include provisions deregulating cable television at the local level. The bill eliminates local control over rates and will put a cap on franchise fees. The recommendation of the Legislative Committee is to request the local Senators to co-sponsor an amendment to delete the cable television provisions of the bill. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to oppose the bill in its present form and request our Senators to sponsor an amendment deleting the cable television provisions. City Council Meeting -4- September 10, 1981 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT -- continued b. AB 893 - Councilman Cox reported on this bill (Roos) which he stated is a special interest bill to accommodate a large developer in the County of Ventura (near City of Thousand Oaks) in his effort to develop 1800 acres i'n total disregard for the laws of Ventura County and Thousand Oaks. The problem of taklng care of and accommodating the new residents of the area, including traffic, sewage and other services, would become the task of a yet-to- be-formed State agency. Councilman Cox noted that this is purely a case of special ~nterest attempting to get around local controls which have been developed to provide appropriate means of reviewing and controlling growth and ~ts effect on adjacent developments. The League of California Cities has recommended opposition to the bill. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to oppose this bill with appropriate communications made to State legislators. c. REDISTRICTING - Councilman Cox reported on the proposal to have three assembly districts in the South Bay and with the congressional districts, Chula Vista would be divided. Councilman Cox felt that the Council should take a stand of opposition to both plans in order to pre- serve the "community of identity." City Attorney stated that Imperial Beach is planning a lawsuit inasmuch as they feel that they have no community interest with La Jolla. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to contact our legislators with Council's concern that the City of Chula Vista and the South Bay area have a lot in common and should be in one district - that the Council can strongly support having a cohesive compact district which will include all the South Bay cities. d. "L" STREET TRAFFIC AT TROLLEY - Councilman Cox discussed the traffi]c problem in vehicles stopping on "L" Street (next to the tracks). While one car waits for the light, the second car is stationed on the trolley tracks. MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to refer this to staff to look into the matter and to contact MTDB to see if something can be done to solve the problem. ADJOURNMENT at 5:40 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 1981, at 7:00 p.m.