HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/07/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CAblFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 4:00 p.m. July 25, 1978
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on
the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow
Councilmen absent: Councilman Scott
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney
Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, DirectoT of Planning
Peterson, Captain Seiveno, Director of Community Development
Desrochers, Director of Finance Grant, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent
prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde
and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes
of the meeting of July 18, 1978 be approved, copies having
been sent to each COuncilman.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. RESOLUTION NO. 9201 - Mayor Hyde read the text of the Resolution which cited the
COMMENDING CPR fact that 10,000 people in the SoUth Bay area have now been
(CARDIOPULMONARY trained to administer life-saving techniques to heart attack
RESUSCITATION PROGRAM) victims. The Mayor presented the Resolution to Ruth Blank,
Director of this program.
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent of those present,. passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bruce Murray Mr. Murray discussed the passage Of Proposition 13 stating
274 Fig Avenue there was no legislative relief for the renters - only the
Chula Vista property owners. He asked for consideration and help from
this Council.
Mayor Hyde indicated he would propose having a resolution
brought forth before the League of California Cities when
they meet in September of this year.
Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk, representing the Town Centre Business and Profes-
Chamber of Commerce sional Association, discussed the construction problems at
"F" Street and Third Avenue which is delaying the construc-
tion of sidewalks for two months. He requested that the
City construct temporary sidewalks in that area due to the
fact that a number of establishments are losing a substantial
amount of business.
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Director of Public Works Robens explained the problems which
confronted the contractor (sub-grade in the area)'- too much
water which prohibited equipment coming in. The subcon-
tractor now feels the soil is dry enough so that he can begin
the construction. Mr. Robens added that it might be possible
to lay some asphalt on a short term basis as a temporary
sidewalk solution.
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
unanimously carried by those present that this matter be
referred to staff and that they com~ back to the Council
Conference on Thursday (July 27) to report on the possibility
and the feasibility of putting in temporary sidewalks or
walking areas - or some other appropriate measures.
Vivian Dennie Mrs. Dennie, representing the Town C~n~re Business and
Third Avenue News Professional Association, stated that a serious problem
has been created due to the widening of "F" Street.. The
businesses on the east side of Third and "F" Street have
lost all parking spaces, and in addition, several parking
spaces on the southeast corner of Third Avenue were eliminated
creating an extreme hardship'on the business in that area.
As a temporary solution, the Association is suggesting that
parking be permitted on the gravel area of "F" Street as
long as no construction is going on, and in the meantime,
a permanent solution be found to assist the business estab-
lishments affected by the 'loss of the parking.
Councilman Cox remarked that the Council will be considering
this issue at it~ Conference scheduled for Thursday, July 27
and invited the members of the Association to attend.
Josephine Miller Mrs. Miller asked for Council's consideration of funding the
Chula Vista Inn organizations of Meals-on-Wheels and FISH which primarily
benefit the senior citizens. She added that a system such
as Dial-a-Ride was needed in this City because of the lack
of volunteers to drive the elderly and handicapped to certain
designations. ,
Mayor Hyde explained the City'spresent transit system and
reduced fares forthe senior citizens and noted item #8 on
this agenda which Was the acceptance of a grant from C~tTrans:
for transportation services for the elderly and handicapped.
4. WRITTE~,CO~94UNICATIONS There were no written communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent
Calendar be approved and adopted.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 9202 - One of the conditions for the approval of the tentative
ACCEPTING GRANT OF parcel map is for the owners to dedicate the necessary
EASEMENT FOR STREET easements prior to approval of the final parcel map. The
TREE PURPOSES- TENTATIVE property owners, John and Estella Romero, have granted the
PARCEL MAP 78-4 necessary easements for street tree and drainage purposes
(Item #Sa).
5a. RESOLUTION NO. 9203 -
ACCEPTING GRANT OF
EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE
PURPOSES - TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 78-4
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 9204 - A condition for the approval of the tentative parcelmap
APPROVING SUBDIVISION is for the subdivider to construct the public improvements
AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION on Quintard Street and Tobias Drive prior to the recordation
OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ' of the final parcel map. Norbirg Capital Growth, Inc.,
FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL owner and subdivider, has executed a subdivision agreement
MAP 78-4 along with a surety bond in the amount of $17,000 guaranteeing
the installation of the public improvements.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 9205 - One of the conditions for the approval of the tentative
ACCEPTING, DEDICATING parcel map is for the owners to dedicate the necessary
AND NAMING CERTAIN REAL right of way at the southwest corner of Tobias Drive and
PROPERTY FOR STREET AND Quintard Street for sidewalk construction. On July 3, 1978
HIGHWAY PURPOSES LOCATED the property owners, Esther and Floyd Burgi, granted the
ON TOBIAS DRIVE additional easement.
(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
8. RESOLUTION NO. 9206 - An award of $81,310 in SB 283 grant funds has been received
ACCEPTING SB283 GRANT which will partially cover the operating and capital expenses
AWARD FROM CALTRANS FOR of a specialized transportation service for elderly and handi-
IMPLEMENTATION OF capped Chula Vista residents over a 16-month demonstration
SPECIALIZED ELDERLY period. A maximum of $700 out of the General Fund will be
AND H~DICAPPED TRANS- expended on operating costs for this system during the Fiscal
PORTATION SERVICE Year 1979.
tn answer to the Council's questions, Transit C6ordinator
Bloom explained the funding available from the Local Trans-
portation Fund (LTF) and Urban Mass Transit Act (UMTA),
the duplicate services now being provided in the South Bay,
and the cost of leasing the vans ($14,400) as against the
total cost of purchasing the vans ($20,000).
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Comlcilmen Gillow, Cox, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
9. RESOLUTION NO. 9207 - On July 5, 1978 the Council approved staff's Alternative 2
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR for the expansion of the Madrona Avenue parking lot and in-
THE CONSTRUCTION OF stallation of ultimate drainage improvements underneath the
DRAINAGE AND PARKING LOT parking lot. The owners of La Bella Pizza Restaurant (in-
IMRPOVEMENTS ON ALLEY volved in this request) have retained a private engineering
SOUTH OF MADRONA AVENUE firm to complete the plans for this project.
Director of Public Works Robens recommended that the project
be funded this fiscal year: $25,000 to be appropriated from
the unappropriated Parking District Fund 230 and $23,000
from the Community Development Block Grant Program (632-6320-BG60).
Tom Money, Chairman Mr. Money said the Commission is pleased that the Council is
Parking Place Commission trying to solve this "on-going saga of the garbage problem"
and will pick up some parking places in doing so. The Com-
mission is concerned however, that they were not consulted
as to the use of their reserve to fund part of this project -
this is S0% of the money which has taken the Commission 10
years to accumulate. Mr. Money noted that in 1974, the Com-
mission spent $44,000 for the acquisition of a parking lot
and in this case, the Council is willing to spend $25,000
for picking up 6 parking spaces. He asked that the Council
look into this in a realistic light as to what they are
getting for this money and what that money can accomplish
in other areas.
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Motion to substitute It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
funding and unanimously carried by those present that the'Council
substitute funds of $25,000 from Revenue Sharing funds in
lieu of the Parking PlaCe District, in consideration of
this item.
Resolution offered~ Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, the reading of
as amended the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present,
passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
9a. RESOLUTION NO. 9208 - The resolution expresses appreciation to th~ four hatgaining
APPROVING TENTATIVE units which have extended negotiations of the fiscal year
AGREEMENT TO EXTEND 1977-78 agreements up to September 1, 1~78.
NEGOTIATIONS AND
PRESENT BENEFITS TO
SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 AND
EXPgESSING APPRECIATION
FOR EMPLOYEES RECOGNITION
OF PROBLEMS CREATED BY
PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 13
Executive Session It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
and unanimously carried by those present that an Executive
Session be called at this time for personnel negotiations.
The Council recessed to Executive Session at S:06 p.m.
and the meeting reconvened at 5:29 p.m.
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, ICouncilmen Gillow, Cox, Egdahl,
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
Statement by Mayor Mayor Hyde read a prepared statement commending the employees
for their recognition and cooperation of the problems faced
by the passage of Proposition 13 and Senate Bill 154.
W. Halteman Mr. Halteman expressed his appreciation of the Mayor's
Employees Association comments stating, in good faith, they will be back to the
bargaining table on the first of September.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
10. ORDINANCE NO. 1821 - The ordinance will permit the City Librarian to dispose of
AMENDING CITY CODE the unneeded library materials to the Friends of the Library
RELATING TO DISPOSITION for their annual book sale or to any bona fide charitable
PROCEDURES FOR USED, or non-profit institutional organizations primarily serving
DAMAGED OR ~qNEEDED the interest of Chula Vista. The ordinance was placed on
LIBRARY MATERIALS - first reading at the meeting of July 18, 1978.
SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be placed
on second reading on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of
and adopted the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present.
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gi!low
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
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11. ORDINANCE N0. 1822 - The amendment allows limited professional offices and
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO private non-conunereial recreation facilities in the R-1
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO and R-3 zones on sites which have been designated as
ALLOW LIMITED OFFICES' historic, subject to the granting of a conditional use
IN HISTORICAL BUILDINGS permit. The ordinance was placed on first reading on
AND ALLOW PRIVATE NON- July 18, 1978.
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES IN THE R-1
AND R-3 ZONES SUBJECT
TO A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - SECOND READING
AND ~DOPTION
Ordinance placed" It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be placed
on second reading on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of
and adopted the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present.
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde~ Qill~w
Noes: ERdahi
Absent: Councilman Scott
12. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR City Manager Cole explained the terms of the grant proposal
PROGRAM FOR INFORM~TION indicating that if the application were made in August, the
AND REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR grant would be received in Septemb~r~
SENIOR CITIZENS
Assistant City Manager Asmus remarked that the three recently
terminated part-time employees could possiblX be re-hired
under CETA if they qualify. He discussed the question of
"maintenance of effort" raised by the County in terminating
these emplayees and now reinstating the program as f~nded
by the grant.
Margaret Helton Mrs. Helton spoke in favor of r~hiring the three employees
162 Mankato Street due to their training and expertise in this field. Mrs.
Chula Vista Helton asked that the City commit the $1,908 to employ these
people in the interim period - until such time as grant funds
are receiYed.
General Discussion Discussion followed in which the Council and Mr. Asmus
discussed the time element of rehiring the three employees,
the possibility of doing so, the criteria set up by CETA,
Council decision to operate an information and referral
program in this City, and the salary of the Director.
Councilman Cox suggested the Director's salary come from
the grant and that the other employees be staffed by CETA.
Motion to appropriate It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded.by Councilman Cox
money that the $1908 be authorized (bring back a resolution) as
the n~cessary funds to continue the staffing of that office
until such time as the State grant has been received to
pick it up. The grant to be written in such a fashion to
indicate that the Coordinator for the Senior Affairs -
Information and Referral Office - would be included in the
grant.
Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl questioned whether the $25,000 grant
would cover all the expenses. Assistant City Manager Asmus
discussed the problems of the grant criteria - to provide
outreach programs, such as staffing a branch referral service
in Imperial Beach.
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
unanimously carried by those present that this item be
continued until the meeting scheduled for Thursday (July 27)
and let the staff find out the answers to the questions
raised this evening.
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12b. REPORT ON ANIMAL Mayor Hyde reported that this matter has been worked out
SHELTER CONTRACT with National City and a contract will be forwarded to
WITH NATIONAL CITY Council for approval.
Motion to file It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
unanimously carried by those present that this matter be
filed.
Meeting recessed The Mayor recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to reconvene
at 7:00 p.m.
12c. REPORT ON REDUCED Director of Public Works Robens submitted a plat showing
STREET LIGHTING the Council where street lights w~re being removed. He
declared that lights were being put in at all intersections
and at end of cul-de-sacs, removing them from the center
portions of the cul~de-sacs where the street is 600 feet
long or less.
12d. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA City Manager Cole submitted the Action Plan proposed by the
CITIES - ACTION PLAN League of California Cities and asked for Council's comments.
He reported also that any resolutions to be submitted to
the League for action at the Conference (September 24-26)
must be sent by August 10, 1978.
Motion regarding It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
sales tax and unanimously carried by those present that a resolution
be prepared which was covered in the L~ague bulletin - an
alternative form of apportioning the State sales tax: have
1% based on the site and sale as it is now and one additional
percent based on population in a County geographical area.
Motion regarding It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
move-ins unanimously carried by those present that a resolution be
prepared relative to the State change in the Building Code
which disallowed any modification to structures which are
moved into the City - that legislation be enacted to allow
cities to require ~odifica~i6ns.~o meet existing Code standards.
Motion for renters' It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
relief and unanimously carried by those present that a resolution
be prepared urging the League of Cities to support a plan
which would provide relief for tenters who will receive no
benefits from the property tax relief unless some specific
action is taken by the landlords - the intent of this would
be to encourage the legislature to do what they could to try
to come up with a plan for providing some program of renters'
relief.
Legislative Action Plan No Council action was taken on the Plan.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
13. REPORT ON DIRECTIONAL Director of Public Works Robens explained that Council
SIGNS FOR CHAMBER Policy No. 800-04 (Resolution #8952) allows the installation
OF COMMERCE of a maximum of three directional signs for a public service
agency. The agency is responsible for furnishing the sign
face plus pay an installation charge to the City of $20 per
Sign for which the City will furnish the pole, hardware and
labor to install the sign.
The Chamber of Commerce has requested a total of five signs
and that the City pay the entire cost. The Director of
Public Works recommended the installation of the three
signs in accordance with Council's policy.
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Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Counci'lman
staff's recommendation Cox that the staff's recommendation be apprOved.
Nick Slijk Mr. Slijk said the Chamber feels the staff's recommendation
Chamber of Commerce would not be effective to direct anyone to the Chamber
building. He added that the Chamber would like to have a
fourth sign installed which the staff delineated in their
report but are hesitant to have installed.
Motion amended It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow
that the motion be amended to approve the fourth sign, as
recommended by the staff, with the stipulation that the
Chamber pay for it.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox
Noes: Councilman Egdahl
Absent: Councilman Scott
Main motion carried The main motion, as amended, carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Gillow
Noes: Councilman Egdahl
Absent: Councilman Scott
14. REPORT - SWEETWATER Chief Winters sent in a written report stating that the
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT request of the School District for traffic enforcement at
ON TRAFFIC REQUEST the four high schools can be accomplished if they install
the necessary parking regulation signs. Section 21113 of
the California Vehicle Code gives the school district the
authority to establish parking regulations and for the
Police to enforce them.
~otion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Cox and
unanimously carried by those present that the request be
approved.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Appointments to Mayor Hyde announced the following appointments to the
Youth Commission Youth Commission:
Donna Sheresh
Richard Hillsberry
Matt Muldoon
Toni Tugenberg
Dean Haas
Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
and unanimously carried by those present that the appointments
be ratified.
Time for interviews Mayor Hyde said he would have the Council secretary ~all the
members to set up an appropriate time during the first week
in August to interview candidates for the Planning Commission
and the Library Board.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
San Diego charge Councilman Egdahl discussed the recent charge made by the
for Library cards City of San Diego ($6.00) for a library card and questioned
the impact this would have on the citizens of this community
wanting to use that library.
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Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde
and unanimously carried by those present that the staff
restudy the Serra System in the light of users' fees and
report back to the Council on this. Report due in two
weeks.
Vandalism in rest rooms Councilman Egdahl referred to the report received from
Directors Hall and Grady recommending the installation of
driers in public rest rooms due to the vandalism which
occurs to paper towel racks.
Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde
recommendation and unanimously carried by those present that the staff
submit a recommendation to the Council in that regard -
including the cost estimate.
15. DISCUSSED OF ALLOCATION Mayor Hyde noted that the Visitors and Convention Bureau
OF COMMUNITY PROMOTION is requesting $34,938 and the Council has $25,000 to divide
FUNDS up among the various community agencies.
Motion not to consider It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl
Visitor & Convention that the Council not consider the Visitors and Convention
Bureau request at Bureau budget in conjunction with the other community
this time promotional organizations which will be discussed this
evening, and that the Visitors Industry Committee be asked
to evaluate this request from the Visitors and Convention
Bureau and make recommendations to the Council as soon as
possible as to an appropriate budget for that body.
Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the
motion be amended to state that when that report from the
Council's Committee (Visitors Industry) comes back to the
Council, then all requests for funds be considered at this
same time.
Councilman Gillow stated he will try to get this Committee
to meet within the next week.
Mayor Hyde asked that the report be given to the Council
in 2 weeks.
Main motion carried The main motion for a report from the Visitors Industry
as amended Committee carried unanimously by those present.
16. REPORT ON PROPOSED On February 28, 1978 staff and Safety Commission submitted
INSTALLATION OF LEFT a recommendation to the Council for the installation of
TURN LANES ON EAST left-turn lanes On East "L" Street between Monserate and
"L" STREET BETWEEN Nacion Avenues. In a written report to the Council, the
MONSERATE AND MONTEREY Director of Public Works outlined the history of this project
(Continued from noting the accidents and turning movement data.
July 18, 1978)
A petition signed by 154 residents in the area was presented
to the Council in support of this recommendation.
Clarence Knight Mr. Knight spoke in opposition to the staff's recommendation,
117 Jefferson Street stating that appropriate traffic signals should first be
Chula Vista installed and then consideration be given to other methods
of controlling the flow of traffic.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
staff's recommendation and unanimously carried by those present that the staff's
report be approved.
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17. CONSIDERATION OF THE The public hearing on this matter was closed at the meeting
SPECIFIC PLAN/GENERAL of July 18, 1978. Council discussion continued.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE EL P~CHO DEL REY Mayor Hyde commented that the Council is in the process of
AREA (Continued from considering the SPA'S (Sectional Planning Areas) having
July 18, 1978) tentatively approved four of them with modifications. He
added that if any of ~he property owners do not understand
the discussions or feel the information given is not accurate,
then they are invited to comment.
James Fairman Mr. Fairman, President of Project Design Consultants, plan-
610 "A" Street ning and consulting engineers for E1 Rancho del Rey/Otay
San Diego Land Company, said he wished to speak on those areas where,
last week, the Planning Director "may have created some
illusions for the Council."
Rice Canyon Area This is the 450-acre area. Otay Land Company has no objec-
tions to the proposals made by MCS Development/Watt Industries
for these 450 acres and no objection to having that property
removed from the plan so that the developer can move on with
the planning process for development of that area.
Justification for Mr. Fairman, referring to a map submitted by his firm
requested 6-10 and "Requested Changes Map", explained that they requested one
3-5 densities area to be designated 6 to 10 and the other area 3 to 5 due
to topography of the area whereby a more sensible grading
approach could be utilized with the requested densities at
the entry of 1-805 and "H" Street configuration.
Mr. Fairman said the justification for this proposal was an~
attempt to achieve a greater number of units, greater housing
mix, and an ability of housing units to match up with the
market demand.
La Canada Mr. Fairman indicated that the statistics given by the Plan-
ning Director at the last meeting may have been misleading
in that he stated that Rancho Robinhood was developed at a
gross density of 1.1 to 1.6 and the overall density of La
Canada was 1.76. The average density quoted included the
apartment area.
Del Centro The school site in this area was discussed by Mr. Fairman
in which he stated that the plan proposed by the staff was
"awkward" and created developmental problems. By shifting
the school northe~X, it would be possible to integrate the
easement and park area with the elementary school in terms
of making a community focus of this area.
Mr. Fairman submitted a set of statistics dealing with each
of the SPA's stating what the staff and ERDR (El Rancho
del Rey) proposals are and the differences in acreage and
units.
Planning Director's Mr. Peterson reviewed Council's actions up to this time and
presentation referred to the new map on display showing an addition of
140 units to the Plan essentially in the Del Centro SPA.
North College SPA Mr. Peterson outlined the boundaries of this SPA as bounded
on the south by "H" Street; east by a line just short of
Otay Lakes Road; north by the center line of the main leg
of Rice Canyon; further north and east by the SDG&E easement
and on the east by a small section of Paseo Ranchero.
The staff recommended 435 housing units on this SS acres.
Otay Land Company is requesting 990 units if the 14-acre
parcel owned by the church is included.
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James Fairman Mr. Fairman felt the higher density they are propoSing'is
aptly located between the open spaces, highway and "H"
Street. He added that the existing plan of recordlhad
920 units and they are actually proposing 730 units, because
they are not including the church site.
Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
staff's recommendation and unanimously carried by those present that approval be
given to the staff'B proposal for this SPA.
Ranchero SPA Director Peterson noted the area as being one-half developed.
It is bounded by the west by a line separating the Halecrest
area from the undeveloped area; on the south by Telegraph
Canyon ROad; on the east by Paseo Ladera; On the north by
a line approximately in the.center line of the south leg
of Rice Canyon. The westerly portion is developed and there
is a 40-acre high school Site in this area. The residential
areas are designated at .a density of 1 to 2 overlooking the
canyon with a density of 2 to 3 in the remaining area.
Motion to change It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde that
densities the designation of that area indicated as t to 2 units per
acre be changed to 2 to 3 units per acre.
Discussion of motion Mr. Peterson indicated that the motion would increase the '
dwelling units by 52.
Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present.
Ladera SPA Director Peterson noted that this area is bounded on the
south by Telegraph Canyon Road; on the east by Paseo Ranchero;
on the north by the bottom of the south leg of Rice Canyon
and on the west by Paseo Ladera. The staff is recommending
a higher density on this 10-acre parcel. Casa del Rey tract
in this area is developed at a density at a 3.2 gross basis
with a 4.3 net density (Monsees tract).
James Fairman Mr. Fairman said this was a "trade-off" situation. With
Casa del Rey developing at a net density of 4.3, E1 Rancho
del Rey will have to develop the remainder of its property
at 2.2 per acre density, or almost one-half of that approved
for Casa del Rey.
Mr. Peterson suggested that the Casa del Rey areabe eliminated
from the Plan since it does have tentative map approval.
Councilman Egdahl indicated another approach would be to
give the developer the 3 to 5 units per acre and asked if
this would come out with the same density. Mr. Peterson
said he would have to make these calculations and bring it
back to the Council.
Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde
Casa del Rey area and unanimously carried by those present that Casa del
from Plan Rey area be deleted from the Specific Plan.
Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman
Gillow that the staff come back and tell the Council what
the total number of units would be in the remaining area
if it was developed at a density of 3 to 5 as opposed to
the 2 to 3 and the remaining land that would be in the
Ladera area.
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Discussion of motion COuncilman Egdahl commented that th~ st'gff's proposal in-
cludes only the part affecting E1RanQho ~el Rey which calls
for 513 units in the entire Ladera area. Casa del Rey has
220 units which is a total of 733 units in the entire area.
For this 216 acres it computes between 3 to 5 units per acrej
Substitute motion It was movedby Mayor Hyde, seconded by Conncilman Cox an4
unanimously carried by ~hose present that the staff be asked
to calculate the overall density for the Ladera SPA which
would result with a build-out of the unimproved area at ~h&
2 to 3 density and let the Council know what that will be.
Councilman Egdahl noted that much of the area has already
been developed by Casa del Rey at 4~2.net per acre and it
would be logical to have this same development density up
to East "J" Street. He added he would be willing to approve
E1 Rancho del Rey's request change for this one section of
Ladera to 3 to 5 dwelling units per acre.
Motion to accept It wss moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde
requested change and unanimously carried by those present that the Council
accept the requested change (as made by Otay Land Company).
Motion to approve It was moved bY Councilman Gitlow, seconded by Councilman
remainder of Ladera 'SPA Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the rest
of Ladera SPA he approved, according to the staff's map,
and as modified.
Parkside SPA Director PetersOn stated that the Parkside Specific Planning
area is boundedon the west by Paseo Ranchere; on the south
by Telegraph Canyon Road; east by the western line of
Southwestern College; and on the north by "H" Street. The
staff recommends 3 to 5 for the undeveloped portion. Otay
Land is asking for 11 to 18 and 6 to 10 with a different
configuration for the junior high 'school.
James Fairman Mr. Fairman discussed the school site proposal noting the
school district did not want tO be situated in an area
bounded on each side by a street. The developer has
accepted the staff's proposal for the development pattern
for that area.
Motion to adopt It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman
requested changes Cox that the requested changes orE1 Rancho del Rey be
adopted~ in light of the information presented.
Discussion of motion In answer to Councilman Gitlow's query, Mr. Peterson
discussed the densities proposed, stating he would be more
comfortable with the 3 to 5 density for that area.
Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Mayor Hyde
that the 6 to 10 density be changed to 3 to 5; (the 11-18
segment remains).
Discussion of motion Mr. Fairman explained that the 6 to 10 density was not an
apartment category - it was more of a townhouse complex,
and that area is one of the more flat areas in E1Rancho
del Rey which can be dealt with more equitably on a planning
basis.
Substitute motion The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit:
failed
Ayes: Councilmen Gillow, Hyde
NOES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl
Absent: Councilman Scott
City Council Meeting -12- 'July 25, 1978
Clarification of Councilman Egdahl clari.fied his motion that the request of
main motion E1 Rancho del Roy be approved as represented by their Requested
Changes Map, or the original staff recommendation to them ~
the overlay map. It changes the configuration of the junior
high school and adds the i1 to 18 and 6 to 10 areas.
Amendment to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
main motion and unanimously carried by those present that the portion
on the requested changes plan as designated 11 to 18 be
modified to 6 to 10.
Main motion carried The main motion, as amended, carried unanimously by those
present.
South College and Director Peterson stated that the South College area is
East College SPA bounded 6~ the south by Telegraph Canyon Road; on the east
by Otay Lakes Road, on the north by a line defining the
ownership of the college. The staff's designation is for
6 to 10 and some 3 to 5. The Requested Changes Map accepts
the 3 to 5 (it is under separate ownership), and have asked
for an increase to 11 to 18 density. The Public Works
Department, in reviewing this area, felt the density should
be less than 6 to 10. They acceded to this density i~ it
will be developed at the low end of the range (6 units per
acre) as they :do not want to see access out tO Telegraph
Canyon Road at that point - the access onto'Otay Lakes Road
is difficult as it comes down off the hill.
James Fairman Mr. Fairman took exception to the Director's comments stating
the staff wants the development to be "at the lower end" of
the density factors. He'stated the precise density should
be written into the plan - get something specific into the
text.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
College SPA unanimously carried by those present that tentative approval
be given to the staff's plan for both the South and East
College SPAi
Discussion Councilman Egdahl questioned the legality of having the
East and South College areas developed along the lines
that are acceptable (East College side)prior to the
completion of East "H" Street - so that the traffic would
be resolved before this area is developed.
City Attorney Lii~dhe~g answered that this "growth management
proposal" would be acceptable if it was stated in the text'
that a lower density would .be allowedlbefore the completion
of East "H" Street and that a higher density would not be
acceptable until East "H" Street was completed.
Jim Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson, Project Design Consultant, explained that
the "orange" area on the plan was expanded so that the
developable plan was 11 to 12 per acre. The traffic concern
is that the two college areas have two points of access -
one on Telegraph Canyon Road and the other on the north
end of the development (onto Otay Lakes Road). The inter-
section here needs to be worked out because of the site
distance.
Motion carried The motion to approve the staff's plan for the College
SPA carried unanimously by those present.
City Council Meeting -13- July 25, 1978
Motion for It was moved by CounCilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
staff report unanimously carried by those present that before final ap-
proval is given to the Plan, the staff come back with the
adjustments made (give the same opportunity to the developer)
and find out what their impact is going to be in these par-
ticular areas; that this item be continued until next Tuesday
(August 1) and allow the Council time to take a look at this,
and even have the opportunity to contact the school district
concerning their site.
Mr. Peterson asked for two weeks as he would like to contact
the school district.
Mayor Hyde asked that the staff make an effort to be prepared
at the next meeting to summarize the plan.
RECESS A recess was called at 9:30 p.m. and the meeting reconvened
at 9:40 p.m~
Mr. Peterson said the staff can be prepared tD summarize
next week; however, the ordinances for adoption will not
be ready for Council action at this time.
City Attorney Lindberg stated he will have the ordinances'
prepared within two weeks.
TEXT OF THE SPECIFIC Mayor Hyde stated the Council will consider each page and
DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF if there are questions, objections or concerns, those
EL RANCHO DEL REY parties will be given an opportunity to talk about them.
Page 1 Mr. Fairman remarked that the terminology in the Introduction
I. INTRODUCTION was quite confusing as it fails to explain the function and
application of the Specific Plan - which Plan is referred
to as the "Specific Plan" "Local District Plan" General Plan"
and "Community Plan."
Mr. Peterson explained the terminology used in each of
these titled Plans.
Page S It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
III. STATEMENTS OF POLICY unanimously carried by those present that the Planning Com-
Section A - General mission shall submit an annual report to the City Council
Paragraph 7 during January of each year beginning in 1980.
Page S Mr. Fairman asked that paragraph 2 be eliminated as it was
Section B - Design contradictory to the P-C zone and had no place in the text.
and Townscape Planning
Paragraph 2 "In general,the bulk, height, parking, open space and other
preannounced standards of the City of Chula Vista's zoning
regulations should govern, where appropriate from a land use
standpoint, developments within E1Rancho del Rey. However,
these preannounced standards should be regarded as minimum
requirements, and the Planning Commission or the City Council
may require higher standards during the course of either's
review and consideration of specific developmental proposals."
City Attorney Lindberg felt it does have a place in the
text that there will be circumstances in the development
of the P-C zone of E1Rancho del Rey where subdivision plans
will be filed in accordance with standardized zoning regula-
tions for R-1 zones in terms of setbacks and other specifics,
and those guidelines would be quite helpful in terms of the
actual project.
City Council Meeting -14- July 25, 1978
James Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson noted that in the La Canada area, the Council
wanted to modify those standards - change the street widths
and with different housing typeS, the widths of lots and the
setbacks, etc. - things not usual in a standard zoning.
Page 4 In answer to Council's query, Mr. Peterson gave his rationale
Section B - for inserting paragraph 6 into the text.
Paragraph 6
Motion to delete It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow
part of paragraph all of that portion of the paragraph be deleted starting
with the words (on line 8) "Each micro-neighborhood should
have a small common recreational area, a common access road,
and common landscape theme. The recreational area could
consist of a relatively small space for bail and frisbee
throwing, and perhaps a hard court for basketbali practice
or other informal game playing. This small recreational
area should be owned and maintained by a homeowner's associa-
tion made up of the membership of the micro-neighborhood to
provide some permanent social structure for the group. Groups
of micro-neighborhoods will then comprise a subcommunity
which will be similar to a neighborhood but more linear in
form. ReSidents of the same subcommunity probably will
attend the same elementary school~ and utilize the recreational
facilities of the school and adjacent park in common."
James Fairman Mr, Fairman indicated that they have trouble with the entire
paragraph as they question the "common recreational area"
and the forming of an association to take care of essentially
a small play lot.
Gene Coleman Mr. Coleman stated that every possible play area in the
1670 Gotham City is utilized ~hese days and to put in a large number of
Chula Vista houses without providing play areas would be "bordering on
the criminal."
Motion modified Mayor Hyde modified his motion to state that the deletion
start with the words "The recreational area could consist
of a relatively small space .... "
Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by th6ie present.
Page 5 The Council discussed the following paragraph: "2. The plan
Section D - Circula- depicts an arterial and collector street network which is
tion & Public designed to preserve the open space of Rice Canyon and the
Facilities area north of Ridgeback Road to the maximum extent. If
Paragraph 2 traffic congestion increases to undesirable levels, or if
it is determined that the needs for emergency service cannot
be met by the proposed circulation plan, then a north-south
road linking East "H" Street to Ridgeback Road, and crossing
the north leg of Rice Canyon may be required."
Motion to delete It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
paragraph unanimously carried by those present that this paragraph
be deleted.
Page 6 Mr. Fairman stated that the 1st paragraph conflicts with
Section E - Public the fourth paragraph in 'tha-t~ the map does show the
Facilities Plannin~ areas devoted to schools and parks.
Paragraph i
Mr. Peterson explained that the staff is talking about the
water and sewer facilities.
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Motion for addition It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
to paragraph 1 unanimously carried by those present 'that paragraph 1 be
modified ~e read: "The Specific Plan, with the exception of
a conceptual network of arterial and collector streets, does
not depict the various water, sewer and similar public faci-
lities required to serve and support the E1 Rancho del Rey
area."
Page 7 Mr. Fairman said they strongly object to the first sentence
Section F - of this paragraph: "The gross residential densities indicated
Residential on the plan diagram of the Specific Plan are partially de-
Planning ;signed to provide property owners and developers a reasonable
Paragraph 2 return on their investments even though portions of their
lands are devoted to open space." He stated that the staff
has made no studies to determine what a reasonable return
Was.
Mr. Peterson commented ~hat the sentence does not change
the substance of the Plan and he would have no objection
to deleting it.
City Attorney Lindberg suggested the sentence be re-worded
so that the intent of staff,.Commission and Council can be
clearly indicated in terms of approval of the Plan where
there has been an offsetting of densities for the open
spaces being required to beset aside.
Motion to change It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
sentence and unanimously cirried by those present that the phraseology
of the first sentence be re-worked to be expressed in a
different manner - taking into account the objections raised
by Mr. Fairman.
Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
discussions and unanimously carried by those present that the Council
go to a 4:00 p.m. o'.clock sessionagain next Tuesday (August
1, 1978) for normalCouncilbusiness, winding th'at up prior
to 6:00 p.m..and adjourn. to th~ evening ":session
(7:00p,m.) to consider the remaining business for B1 Rancho
del Rey starting with COmpletion of the review of the Text
and specifically ask for c0m~ents and recommendations from
interested parties on it anda re-examination Of the map
as tentatively'approved - and take it from there.
ADJOURNMENT MayOr Hyde adjourned the meeting at i0:30 p.m. to the
Council Conference scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Thursday,
July 27, 1978 in the Council Conference Room, City Hall.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~q DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUrNmeNT OF .MEETI~]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 adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held l~/esday~ July 25, 1978 at 4:00 p.m.
and said meeting was adjoHrned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HEI{ETO:
That on Wednesday, July 26, 1978 at the hour of 9:00 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 25, 1978
was held.
Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
26th day of
July 1978
OFFICIAL SEAL
JANE A. D~EDRICHS
NOTARY PUBLIC CALIFORNIA
SAN DIEGO COL/NTY
N ry Publifc in and for sazd County My c0mm. ~xp~res!~P: 22,
lifornia '
tate o C 276 Fourth Arm, Chr'c , 'c ~, 710~0
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF ]'lie CItY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
tteld Tuesday - 4:00 p.m. July 25, 1978
The Council met in the Council Chamber at the Cxty Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue:. on the
above date at 4:00 PM~ with thc foilowzng Counczlmen present;
COUNCILMEN Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow
Absent: Councilman Scott
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, July 27, 1978
at 4:00 P~M in the NB~l~xxXk~l~m~m~r Council Conference Room , C~ty Hall, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California~ and to the regular Council meeting scheduled to begin
at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 1978 in the Council Chambers.
I, JENNIE M, FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula V~sta, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
this is a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the
meeting of July 2S, 1978