HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/07/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesdas - Jul~ 21~ 1981 Council Chambers~ Public Services Buildin§
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde: Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City
Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of July 14, 1981
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to approve the minutes, as mailed.
2. SPECIAL DRDERS OF THE DAY
a. Introduction of students visitin~ from Japan - Lions Club Youth Exchange Program
As each student was introduced by Mrs. Doris Cox, Mayor Hyde presented a certificate
and City pen in recognition and commemoration of their visit to the City of Chula
Vista.
b. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 10555 COMMENDING GRETTA J. ARNOLD ON COMPLETION OF TWO
SUCCESSFUL YEARS AS PRESIDENT OF THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
Mayor Hyde presented Ms. Arnold with the resolution commending her success as
President of the Chamber of Commerce, and expressed Council's appreciation for her
distinguished service in that capacity. Mayor Hyde specifically commended her
contributions to the growth of the Chamber, resulting in significant enhancement
of the Chula Vista business community.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA
TRACT 81-8, LANSDOWN VILLAS~ 365 ROOSEVELT AND 370 VANCE
(DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Director of Planning Peterson reviewed his written report and commented that the
applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map known as Lansdown Villas
(CVT 81-8) for the purpose of subdividing four parcels containing a total of 0.73
acres into a one-lot condominium project consisting of twenty two-bedroom units.
The four properties are located back to back at 367-371 Roosevelt Street and
368-374 Vance Street in the R-3 zone. Once combined, they will create a through
lot between the two fully improved streets. Mro Peterson noted that the area is
undergoing a transformation from single family dwelling homes to apartments or
condominium units and that parking counts taken by the Engineering Department on
Vance Street did not reveal a parking problem.
Mr. Peterson commented on the postcard survey concerning parking alternatives
conducted by the Engineering Department and referred Council's questions and
comments to City Engineer Lippitt. Mr. Lippitt discussed the four'alternatives
posed to the area residents and based upon the results, it was determined that
elimination of parking on one side of Vance Street would resolve potential
traffic circulation/parking problems.
Council discussion related to the survey results and the method of implementing
the selected alternatives; staff commented on the priorities expressed by those
residents who responded to the survey.
City Council Meeting -2- July 21, 1981
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA
TRACT 81-8, LANSDOWN VILLAS -- continued
Chuck Hamilton, 232 Garrett, Chula Vista, owner of 357 Roosevelt Street, addressed
the Council concerning a parking survey which he conducted in the area and proposed
either leaving the parking as it is since most of the area is developed pursuant to
R-3 standards with provision for the required on-site parking; parking on one side
of the street only; or no street parking at all.
Mr. Schnitker, 230 Glover Avenue "B", designer and agent for the developer, B&G
Investment, addressed Council concerning the proposed development and offered to
respond to any questions raised by Council, staff, or members of the audience.
Brent Bergh, 5743 East Smith, Commerce, California, General Partner of B&G Invest-
ments, commented that developers are willing to accept conditions which may be
attached to the resolution of approval and also expressed the opinion that restricted
parking would encourage residents to use the on-site parking provided within the
development.
Don Ramos,368 Roosevelt, spoke in favor of the development and in favor of the
alternative of widening the street to accommodate increased parking requirements
rather than permitting parking on one side of Vance Street only.
City Engineer Lippitt responded to Council questions concerning the traffic counts;
the number of individuals who would be affected by a possible 19.11 Act improvement
district and the recommendation to approach potential traffic and parking problems
with long range solutions in mind.
Also addressing Council concerning the development and traffic/parking issues
were: Mrs. Clayton Bingham, Roosevelt Street; Pat Hollister, 374 Roosevelt and
Don Ramos, who returned to the podium to express the concern that a precedent of
making public improvements could ultimately lead to installation of parking meters
since the specific area will eventually have central orientation to banks, sur-
rounding shopping centers and the Municipal Court complex.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared
closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10556 APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-8 LANSDOWN VILLAS
The resolution concurs with the Planning Commission approval of the development of
twenty two-bedroom condominium units to be known as Lansdown Villas, Chula Vista
Tract 81-8.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MS (Hyde/McCandliss) directing staff to prepare a detailed, formal study of the
traffic/parking problem on Vance and Roosevelt Streets and come back with
recommendations for appropriate action°
After additional Council discussion, the motion was amended with consent of the
second to direct staff to come back at the earliest possible time with their firm
recommendation on the short range solution to the parking and traffic problems on
Vance and Roosevelt and that as soon as is appropriate thereafter that they come
back with a study on what is considered to be the permanent solution to the
traffic and parking on these two streets, and that replacement of the trees be
considered a part of any comprehensive report involving widening of the street
as a permanent solution. The motion carried unanimously.
6. REPORT SHORT RANGE AND LONG RANGE PROBLEMS REGARDING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE OTAY VALLEY (CITY ENGINEER)
In conjunction with the public hearing concerning the tentative subdivision map
for Otay Valley Industrial Park, City Engineer Lippitt prepared a report dis-
cussing short range and long range development problems in regard to public im-
provements in the Otay Valley. His report noted that the 41-acre industrial sub-
division is the first proposed development of the 140 undeveloped acres on the
north side of Otay Valley Road, and also discussed sewer service; water service;
major streets; financing or sharing of the costs of the improvements and the
extent of City participation. Pending Council approval of the tentative map,
Mro Lippitt recommended that a proposal for further study be developed.
City Council Meeting -3- July 21, 1981
6. REPORT SHORT RANGE AND LONG RANGE PROBLEMS REGARDING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE OTAY VALLEY -- continued
Mro Lippitt responded to Council comments and questions related to eligibility
of the area for assisted-development through use of Community Development Block
Grant funds or industrial bonds° He noted that the various methods of financing
the development and public improvements so that the costs are spread equitably
warrant further research in coordination with the Community Development Department,
and recommended Council approval of the request to draft a proposal for further
study, either by staff or a consultant.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept the staff recommendation directing staff to return with
a report describing staff and/or consultant actions and work that needs to be
completed to provide for the orderly development of the Otay Valley.
6a. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REVISED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-60TAY VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARKs
500 BLOCK OTAY VALLEY ROAD
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
The Director of Planning submitted the tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista
Tract 81-6, known as Otay Valley Industrial Park, for subdivision of 40.76 acres
located at the northwest quadrant of Otay Valley Road and Maxwell Road in the I-P
zone into 29 industrial lots.
At the Council meeting of May 19, 1981, the applicant indicated that he wished to
redesign the map due to economic considerations and requested that no action be
taken at that time. Consequently, the map was revised by reducing the number of
lots from 29 to 19 and creating a new street pattern, On June 24, 1981, the
Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration (IS-81-24) pertaining to the
revised project, and recommends Council approval in accordance with PCS-81-6
(revised).
Mr. Peterson commented that the 19 lots will be subdivided with a minimum lot size
of 38,000 square feet and a maximum of 210,000 square feet; the lots will front on
two cul-de-sac streets running east to west from Maxwell Road; and that the project
will require grading consisting of approximately 440,000 cubic yards of cut-and-
fill, creating approximately 11 acres of manufactured slopes.
The Director of Planning commented on areas of disagreement with the developer in: 1)
proposing street sections which do not conform to the City's industrial standards,
noting that those standards require a greater right-of-way and curb-to-curb dis-
tance in order to accommodate truck traffic; 2) objection of the developer to the
requirement for the widening of Otay Valley Road and the section of Maxwell Drive
lying outside the boundaries of the subdivision within a 3.5 acre triangular section
of land, which the applicant unsuccessfully attempted to acquire, subject to reim~
bur~ement at such time as the triangular parcel is developed. Mr. Peterson advised
Council that the Planning Commission considered the applicant's requests for certain
modifications; however, the Planning Commission elected not to waive any conditions,
and approved the map subject to the conditions, as recommended.
Staff responded to Council questions concerning the need for sidewalks in an in-
dustrial area, commenting that the requirement is standard in industrial areas.
City Engineer Lippitt commented on the minimal use of sidewalks in the industrial
zone since patrons generally park on-site rather than on the street and added that
he would consider eliminating or deferring that requirement in advance of the sub-
mission of the final map; Mr. Peterson concurred.
Eugene Cook, representing E. F. Cook and Associates, Civil Engineers for the
project, addressed Council with specific reference to the areas of disagreement
with staff, including the request for a 2.5:1 slope ratio rather than 3:1 as
required on the southwest corner of Otay Valley; approval of a 60-foot right-of-
way and curb-to-curb width of 44 feet; approval of a narrower curb-to-curb
diameter for the cul-de-sacs serving the two lots at the end, reduced by approxi-
mately 10 feet from standard requirements; disagreement with the requirement to
provide right-of-way from the triangular lot to the south, proposing instead to
install approximately 89% of the total paving required to widen it, without
putting in the curbs or berms or right-of-way required. Mr. Cook proposed to do
the paving, if the City provided the right-of-way,and also agreed to not protest
the fon~ation of a 19.11 Act improvement district in the future.
City Council Meeting -4- July 21, 1981
6a. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REVISED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-6 -- continued
Additional discussion followed concerning the requested modifications. Regarding
sidewalks, Mr. Cook agreed to installation of sidewalks serving lots 1-5 on the
south side and lots 11-15 on the north side in the event office buildings are
added in the future. Mr. Peterson commented that the 3:1 slope ratio is an
aesthetic consideration which would greatly enhance the appearance of the
development.
After continued dis~sion regarding sidewalks, staff recommended two courses of
action: (1) postponement of the sidewalk requirement until such time as staff
has completed all studies; (2) leaving the requirement as a condition of approval
pending further investigation of the various financing means and sources which
may be available for public improvements.
Referring to cul-de-sac frontages on lots 5, 6, 15 and 16, Mr. Cook requested
and staff concurred with adjusting the frontages to 50 feet by adjusting lot
lines appropriately.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared
closed.
Noting that the pertinent condition concerning cul-de-sac frontages was not in-
cluded in the Planning Commission resolution, Mr. Peterson was directed to compose
the appropriate language while Council continued further discussion.
6b. RESOLUTION NO. 10557 APPROVING REVISED TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-6, OTAY VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
The resoluti:on approves the tentative subdivision map for Otay Valley Industrial
Park, Chula Vista Tract 81-6, for subdivision and development of 40.76 acres in
the I-P zone into 19 industrial lots.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) that an additional condition be added to the resolution of
approval requiring that each lot shall have a minimum of 50 feet of frontage on
the street.
RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, O~FERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) that staff be directed to look into, prior to submission of the
final map, some methods of deferring either by a 19.11 Act or possible block
grant funding in order to take care of some of the pioneering efforts of the
first development in the industrial park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MSUC (McCandliss/Hyde) to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar as presented.
7. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITN VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS GROUPS
FOR EXPENDITURE OF CITY-APPROPRIATED FUNDS (CITY MANAGER)
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10558 CHULA VISTA JAYCEES
The resolution approves expenditure of $3,000 from previously approved appropria-
tions in the 1981/82 Community Promotions Budget.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 10559 THE COMBINED ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
(COMBO)
The resolution approves expenditure of $1,000 from previously approved appropriations
in the 1981/82 Community Promotions Budget.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 10560 DEL REY NUTRITION PROGRAM
The resolution approves expenditure of $3,000 appropriated by previous Council
action in the 1981/82 Community Promotions Budget.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 10561 GRETCHEN EVANS LIBRARY CONCERTS
The resolution approves expenditure of $1,050 from appropriations approved in
the 1981/82 Community Promotions Budget.
City Council Meeting ,5- July 21, 1981
CONSENT CALENDAR -- continued
e. RESOLUTION NO. 10562 MEALS ON WHEELS
The resolution approves expenditure of $2,000 appropriated in the 1981/82 Community
Promotions budget. ~
f. RESOLUTION NOo 10563 UNITED NATIONS DAY COMMITTEE
The resolution approves expenditure of $350 from appropriations approved in the
1981/82 Community Promotions budget.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10564 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS~ OTAY VALLEY ROAD TRUNK
SEWER MODIFICATIONS AT MELROSE AVENUE AND PALM AVENUE
(CITY ENGINEER)
The resolution accepts the public improvements which have been completed by the
Dietrich Corporation on July 3, 1981, and found to be in conformity with contract
plans and specifications.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10565 SETTING DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A
REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AT
515 "G" STREET (CITY ENGINEER)
The owner of property at 515 "G" Street has submitted a request for waiver of
undergrounding requirements in connection with the moving of a duplex on to her
property. The resolution sets August 11, 1981, at 7:00 p.m., as the date and
time for the public hearing.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10566 ACCEPTING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WORK ON OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
NOS. 1, 2, 3~ 4~ 5~ 6~ 7 AND 9 (DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND
RECREATION)
The resolution accepts the maintenance work on Open Space Districts I through 7
and 9 as being complete and in satisfactory fulfillment of contracts between
the City and C.A. Redden and Environmental Care, Inc.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10567 APPROVING SAN DIEGO COUNTY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY)
Director of Public Safety Winters summarized his staff report and commented that
the San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Association approved a revised Mutual Aid Agree-
ment in May of 1981, with ratification contingent upon each agency receiving
approval of its legislative body. Primary revisions in the Agreement concern the
definition of types of agencies that are eligible to be parties to the agreement,
as well as the procedure for accepting new members. Secondary revisions include
minor language changes to provide greater clarity.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10568 AMENDING BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1981/82 (CITY MANAGER)
The resolution authorizes amendment of the Board of Appeals and Advisors budget
for fiscal year 1981/82 to include $1,200 for one member to attend the ICBO
Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1981 as previously approved by
Council on July 7, 1981.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council Meeting -6- July 21, 1981
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING -- continued
13~ RESOLUTION NO. 10569 APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR 1981/82 SANDAG
MEMBERSHIP (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING)
Chula Vista's share of the San Diego Association of Government's 1981/82 member-
agency assessment is $15,309 or $1,309 greater than the $14,000 allocated for
this purpose by the Planning Department. The resolution approves appropriation
of $1,309 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to cover the deficit.
Mayor Hyde commented that development of a new method of allocating votes to the
member agencies has resulted in Chula Vista now having nine votes rather than four.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR HYDE; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10570 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTIES TO OTAY WATER
DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE qUITCLAIM DEEDS
AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS PURPOSES FROM OTAY
WATER DISTRICT (CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ENGINEER)
Staff commented that the Otay Water District desires to construct a customer
service/collection center for its customers east of the intersection of Telegraph
Canyon Road and Paseo del Rey. The District presently owns a lot adequate in size
to accommodate the structure; however, to properly handle the proposed operations,
it would be desirable for the Water District to acquire the peripheral properties
on the southerly boundary of the site. The resolution approves the agreement with
the Otay Water District for the sale of the properties constituting a strip of land
approximately t5~' to 16' wide adjacent to the Telegraph Canyon Channel easterly of
Paseo del Rey and the triangular remnant of the property which may be acquired by
condemnation at the intersection of Telegraph Canyon Road and Paseo del Rey for
the amount which the City would be required to pay to satisfy the judgment.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN GILLOW; the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10571 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 3~ 1981 FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR AND FOR
THE SUBMISSION OF A MEASURE (CITY CLERK)
At the meeting of July 7, 1981, Council approved submittal of a measure to be
placed on the ballot permitting an all-mail election as determined by the City
Council. Subseauentlv, on July 14th, Council requested that the ballot language
be amended to specifically preclude an all-mail election for the offices of Mayor
or Council. The resolution approves the measure, as re-drafted.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the reading of the text was waivedlby
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING SECTION 5.20.110 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
GAMES PERMITTED IN CARD ROOMS
The Municipal Court has recommended that the City clarify the definitions of the
games permitted in card rooms so that there will be no confusion on the part of
operators who otherwise may be charged with violations of the City Code. At the
meeting of July 14, 1981, Council heard testimony which raised questions related
to use of Hoyle card game definitions, and subsequently continued first reading
for one week, to provide an opportunity for the City Attorney to meet with affected
parties. The City Attorney requested that the matter be continued for 30 days to
allow card room operators, Police Department and the City Attorney's office to
devise more precise definitions of allowable card games.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott)to continue the matter to the meeting of August 18, 1981.
17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (ScottlMcCandliss) for a Closed Door Session to discuss employee negotiations.
b. City Manager Cole advised that the Director of Parks and Recreation was prepared to
give a status report on the recommendations of the JEG Committee, pursuant to Council
request at the July 14 meeting.
City Council Meeting -7- July 21, 1981
17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER -- continued
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister presented the oral report indicating that
of the 24 recommendations submitted by the committee and prioritized, 14 have been
completed to date; 4 items requiring placement of trees currently on-site will be
completed after the San Diego Open to be held at the Municipal Golf Course on
August 1-3, 1981, with the remaining items, involving the equestrian trail, to be
completed in the near future. He commented that a detailed written report will be
forthcoming in two to three weeks.
Councilman Cox reiterated the offer of Bob Thompson of the Mens' Golf Club to
donate either shrubs or money and recommended that staff follow up on the offer.
c. Mro Cole reported that pursuant to Mayor Hyde's comments concerning prohibition of
swimming in the boat basin, bilingual signs have been posted giving notice that
there is to be no swimming in that area. Mayor Hyde requested that Mr. Cole follow
up with the Police Department to ascertain if resources are available for increased
patrol in the area.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
18. Annual Report of the Design Review Committee (Director of Planning)
Director of Planning Peterson submitted the annual report of the Design Review
Committee pursuant to the requirements of Ordinance No. 1771 establishing the DRC.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept the report, and forward a letter of appreciation
from the Mayor's office.
19. Report - Vacation of Portion of Unnamed Street West of Vista Drive and South of
1-805 (City Attorney)
Referring to previous Council consideration of this item (June 16, 1981) in
connection with an offer made by Eugene York and subsequently withdrawn, the City
Attorney discussed the offer made by Mr. Frank Ferreira through his attorney,
Mike Poyner, dated July 7, 1981, regarding disposition of the property west of
Vista Drive and south of 1-805. Mr. Lindberg recommended that the City take the
required actions to vacate the unnamed street lying west of Vista Drive, reserving
an easement to serve the properties to the north and, prepare conveyances of the
underlying fee to Mr. Ferreira.
In response to questions raised by Mayor Hyde, Mr. Lindberg commented that his
recommendation would resolve a longstanding problem concerning disposition of
the street which ultimately will not be needed and which is recommended for re-
moval pursuant to the General Plan and the specific plan for the area.
Additional comment related to future development of the area; the City Attorney
noted that the property would be redeveloped with commercial uses which would
obtain access from Bonita Road. He commented that the offer made by Mr. Ferreira
to repurchase the land which he previously owned is legally acceptable.
Responding to Council, City Manager Cole commented that he supported the recom-
mendation of the City Attorney, but that the Planning staff would prefer an
opportunity for further review.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to hold this item over for two weeks for further review.
20. Report on Traffic Conditions at Naples Street/Moss Street (City Engineer)
City Engineer Lippitt reported that both engineering staff and the Safety Com-
mission investigated traffic safety conditions at the intersection of Naples and
Moss, as directed by Council° Findings indicate that the volume of traffic on
the two streets and the accident history (3 accidents in the past 5½ years) re-
flect that the existing traffic controls at the intersection are operating
effectively, and that no action is recommended at this time.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that no action be taken at this time.
City Council Meeting ,8- July 21, 1981
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS -- continued
21. Report - Youth Services Agencies in the South Bay providing similar services
to "Our House" (Director of Public Safety)
Director of Public Safety Winters reported on the various non-profit youth
diversion counseling programs operating in the South Bay area pursuant to
Council direction at the June 23, 1981 meeting, which item was subsequently
continued to this meeting. Summarizing his report, he noted that the service
provided by "Our House" is not specifically duplicated by any other non-profit
agency in Chula Vista,
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to accept the report.
22. Report - Investigation of Letter of Resignation by "Our House" Executive Director
(Director of Public Safety)
At the meeting of June 23, 1981, Council considered this matter and requested
that additional background information be submitted for Council review prior to
further discussion concerning funding for "Our House". Thereafter, at the
July 7 meeting, Council approved release of $1,000 to "Our House" to provide
emergency funds as a pro rata monthly allotment of their annual allocation of
$12,000, and scheduled in-depth consideration of continued funding to this
meeting.
Council discussion and comment related to past problems recited in the letter of
resignation of Ms. Probus; the fact that the program has been reorganized and that
an essentially new program exists with a new Executive Director and new staff, in-
cluding significant changes in the composition of the Board of Directors.
Councilman Scott, recognizing the merits of the program and the recent positive
changes which have taken place, spoke in opposition to continued funding as a
step toward preserving fiscal resources.
Representing "Our House", presentations were made by Board members Andrew
Cosado and Robert Baca requesting favorable action in support of continued
funding. Mr. Co,ado responded to specific questions related to resolution of
the problems associated with the former management style and plans to solicit
funding from the private sector.
MSC (Gillow/McCandliss) to accept the report and continue funding of "Our House"
Councilman Scott voting "no".
23. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Hyde requested ratification of the following appointments:
1) Tom Davis to the Safety Commission
MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to ratify the appointment.
2) William Kirby to the Parking Place Commission
MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to ratify the appointment.
3) Harry Griffin to the Resource Conservation Commission
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to ratify the appointment.
4) June Brines to the International Friendship Commission
MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to ratify the appointment.
b. Mayor Hyde recommended postponing interviews for the vacancy on the Parks and
Recreation Commission scheduled for July 23 at 5:15 p.m. due to a more urgent
need to discuss the course of action to be taken concerning the Bayfront project.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to cancel the interview session for Parks and Recreation
candidates on Thursday, July 23, 1981 and reschedule for a later date.
c. Mayor Hyde requested that the City Manager provide a status report on negotiations
of the City of Chula Vista and National City with the Sweetwater Fire Protection
District. Mr. Cole advised that he has talked with Mr. McCabe, City Manager of
National City; that National City is negotiating for interim service, but no con-
clusion has been reached.
City Council Meeting -9- July 21, 1981
23. MAYOR'S REPORT -- continued
c. He also commented that Sweetwater Fire District has elected to negotiate only with
National City and has indicated that they will continue to service the area south
of the Sweetwater River.
MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to direct staff to contact the Fire District during this next
week and determine exactly where we stand and where a logical basis would be for
Chula Vista to participate in negotiations and discussions.
24. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Cox commented on the League of California Cities Executive Forum in
Monterey, noting that it was one of the best League conferences he has attended
and that he would be preparing information to distribute on housing and economic
development. In addition, he reported that he chaired a session on the use of
volunteers in the City and that 40 individuals who attended that session are in-
terested in adapting Chula Vista's volunteer program to their cities.
b. Councilman Cox commented that the Wilson group is close to securing financing for
the Marina and made an inquiry concerning renaming "J" Street west of I-5 to
"Marina Way" to create identity with the entire Bayfront project.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to look into the procedures and cost of renaming "J" Street
west of Interstate 5 to"Marina Way".
c. Councilman Cox referred to the recent Supreme Court decision regarding billboards
and specifically commented that the billboards in the Broadway area have been a
non-conforming use since 1952, since the City's ordinance permits billboards only
in the industrial zone.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to bring back an ordinance next week to initiate
the immediate abatement and removal of those billboards which are non-conforming.
Discussion followed concerning minute action to place a moratorium on any permits
being issued for billboards. Mr. Lindberg advised that minute action would not
be sufficient.
MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to schedule a Special Meeting Thursday following the Redevelopment
Agency to consider an urgency measure to bring about immediate abatement and re-
moval of non-conforming billboards.
do Councilman Scott commented on the League of Cities Executive Forum in Monterey
and noted that it was a small conference that went to the heart of problems; he
agreed with Councilman Cox that it was one of the best conferences ever attended
and stated that the two most popular sessions were "Volunteers" (led by Councilman
Cox) and "How to Evaluate the City Manager"; that most issues addressed at the
conference had already been addressed by Chula Vista; that he collected papers
prepared by attendees concerning creative techniques developed after Proposition 13
concerning utilization of personnel to increase productivity and save money which
he would copy and distribute to staff.
e. Mayor Hyde commented on Trolley Week and commended staff for thelwell~organized
program for Chula Vista Trolley Day held today.
Council adjourned to Closed Door Session at 9:33 p.m. The Deputy City Clerk was
excused and the City Manager reported that the session ended at 10:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:00 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, July 23,
1981 immediately following the Redevelopment Agency meeting and to the regular
s~cheduled meeting of July 28, 1981 at 7:00 p.m.
~/~.M. FULASZ, CMC, City Clerk .
Elizabeth W. Conti, Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT O~ POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOU~N~.~NT OF .~iEETI~G
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn 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 regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held Tuesday, July 21, 1981
and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on Wednesday, July 22, 1981 at the hour of 9:30 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 July 21, !1981
was held.
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 .T,~ly ~1: IQR1
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Hyde, McCaHdliss, Sbo%6, Gillow, Cox
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOUP~NMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at ]0:00 p.m. until Thursday,
July 23, 1981 at 5:15 ~.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 Ci'ty Council at the meeting of July 21, 1981
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK
City of Chula Vista, California