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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/08/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFCHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. August IS, 1978 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: Mayor Hyde Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Director of Planning Willjams, Director of Community Development Desrochers, City Librarian Simon In the absence of Mayor Hyde, Mayor Pro Tempore Cox presided over the meeting. The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Cox followed by a moment of silent praye~. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of August 8 and 10, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath of Office to: F. M. Law Sullivan - International Friendship Commission Lori Goodrich - Youth Commission b. INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH Mrs. Doris Cox introduced six foreign students visiting EXCHANGE STUDENTS Chula Vista on the Youth Exchange Program sponsored by the Lions Club. She also introduced Miss Gerd Wennberg, a teacher from Sweden who is visiting Chula Vista to learn more about the American way of life. Mayor Pro Tempore Cox presented each of the students with a Certificate of Recognition and Miss Wennberg with a key to the City pin. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joel D. Bowman Mr. Bowman, representing Cub Scout Pack 892, asked for a 154 Brightwood street closure in order to hold a Cub Scout Derby on Sunday, Chula vista August 20, 1978 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved subject to staff conditions. George M. Sayre Mr. Sayre, representing the Southwest Lions Club, spoke of 621 Hilltop Drive organizations helping the community stating that more inte- Chula Vista gration between the citizenry and the government body would be "the order of the day." He asked that the Council consider ways in which his organi- zation and the others in the City could contribute to the community good. City Council Meeting -2- August 15, 1978 4. WRITTEN CON~4UNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR WAIVER The Building Fund Committee of the Boys and Girls Clubs OF GRADING PERMIT requested a waiver of all fee~ f~r th~ building site FEES Greg Rogers. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, City Manager Cole stated that the engineering fees alone would amount to $8,000. b. REQUEST TO PURCHASE Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crownover requested permission to purchase OPEN SPACE LOT the open space lot adjacent to their property at 821 La FROM CITY Senda Way, Chula Vista. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman to staff Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the request be referred to staff. c. REQUEST FOR PROHIBI- The Town Centre Business and Professional Association asked TION OF BICYCLE that appropriate action be taken to prohibit the riding of RIDING ON SIDEWALKS bicycles on the sidewalk in the Town Centre business district. Discussion City Attorney Lindberg stated that the City's Traffic Code and the State Vehicle Code both restrict the riding of bicycles to the roadway unless specifically authorized to the contrary. City Manager Cole remarked that bike riding in residential areas is not the problem;it is in commercial areas. The staff would like to come back to Council with anamendment to the Code allowing it in residential but not in commercial areas. Motion for amendment It was movedby Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman to Code Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be referred to staff for preparation of a proposed amendment to the City Code which would clearly prohibit riding of bicycles~Dn public sidewalks in commercial areas, and for further clarification. d. REQUESTS FROM RESIDENTS Several of the residents of this area sent in a letter ALONG THE 0-100 BLOCK requesting: (1) lower speed limit; (2) street improvements OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD along northwest side of Telegraph Canyon Road to Hilltop; (3) increase police patrol; (4) close Hilltop Park at 10:30 p.m. School responsibility Councilman Egdahl discu'ssed the fact that the improvements in this are were clearly the responsibility of the Sweetwater Union High School District. They were given a defertel or waiver until such time as the school was built. Councilman Egdahl added that he would encourage the staff to get this done. Motion to 1911 Act It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Cox, seconded by Council- man Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be directed to start proceedings of the 1911 Act for street and sidewalk improvements on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road (in this area). Requests referred It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman to staff Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the requests from the residents in this area be referred to staff, in addition to the action just taken. City Council Meeting -3- August t5, 1978 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING S. RESOLUTION NO. 9227 - The Fourth Year Block Grant Program approved by Council ESTABLISHING A DESIGNATED includes a housing rehabilitation loan program for the CODE ENFORCEMENT AREA FOR Feaster Park neighborhood. As a complement to the program THE FEASTER PARK NEIGHBOR- and to provide a legal means of compliance with building HOOD codes, the staff is recommending that the neighborhood bounded by "C" Street to the north, Broadway to theeast, "F" Street to the south, and Interstate 5 to the;west be designated a code enforcement area. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Gillow Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9228 - A major portion of this year's Housing and Community Devel- APPROVING AGREEMENTS opment Block Grant funds are earmarked for a Housing Re-. BETWEEN CITY kND CROCKER habilitation Loan Program. The program calls for $250,000 NATIONAL BANK FOR SERVICES going to loans and grants to rehabilitate residential prop- RELATIVE TO CITY'S COM- erti~s and mobile living units owned principally by persons MUNITY HOUSING IMPROVE- of low and moderate income. Based on staff's analysis andj MENT PROGRAM evaluation of the financing techniques employed by the banking community, staff recommended the services of Crocker Bank for the City's Housing Improvement Program (CHIP). Resolution offered Offered by CounCilman Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9229 - Crocker Bank's proposal will commit $250,000 for property APPROVING AGREEMENTS improvement loans and the City will deposit $100,000 of BETWEEN THE CITY AND Block Grant funds in an interest-bearing account with the CROCKER NATIONAL BANK bank. Maximum term would be 15 years with loans made to FOR SERVICES RELATIVE 80% of the selling price on replacement loans (mobile units) TO THE CITY"S CONfiVFONITY and 80% of appraised retail value on rehabilitated Units. HOUSING IMPROVEMENT Loans will be made at 3% and 7% to eligible residents with PROGRAM AND MOBILE an interest subsidy of 4% and 8% paid with Block Grant funds. LIVING UNITS Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9230 - The City's,Planning Department has actively participated in CONDITIONALLY ENDORSING the County'sGrowth Management Program providing data, in- DRAFT SkN DIEGO COUNTY formation and professional planning advice relative to the REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT City's planning area. Despite this participation, the draft PLAN plan is not entirely responsive to the interest of the City nor its land use policies. The staff reconunended approval based on the condition that the Poggi Canyon area, immediately adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road, be designated "Estate Development Area" and that E1Rancho del Rey and North College areas be designated "1985 Current Development Areas." City Council Meeting -4- August iS, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following.vote, to-Wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, GillOw Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde Briefing to be Councilman Gillow asked for a briefing of this Plan from scheduled the County representatives. Mayor Pro Tempore Cox asked the City Clerk to schedule it for a future Conference. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9231 - At the Council Conference of August 10~ 1978 the subject APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP of conversions was discussed and referred to staff for a OF LA BONITA SUBDIVISION policy report on September 5, 1978. At this August 10, 1978 meeting, it was concurred that the tentative map of La Bonita should be continued until staff's report and recom- mendation is reviewed by Council. Request to speak Mayor Pro Tempore Cox noted that there was a request to speak to the Council on this matter from an opponent of the conversion. City Attorney Lindberg stated the hearing was closed and no further testimonies should be given unless the Council had specific questions. Mr. Lindberg added that the ap- plicant did have a statement he wished to give to the Council which would clarify his position on the proposed policy of conversions. Allen Nevin Mr. Nevin submitted the following statement which he asked Applicant be made a condition of approval of the tentative map: "That all requirements of any condomini~m conversion ordinance in effect at the time the final map is before the Council for approval be fulfilled or such fuefielment secured to the s~isfaction of the Council." be no risk in Council approving the tentative map at this time. Discussion Discussion ensued regarding the conditions proposed by the Council at the meeting of August 10;the space of time between the tentative and final maps; the rights of the tenants and the Owner; the public hearing which will be held on the proposed policy of conversions; and staff's report which is due on September 5, 1978. Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman resolution Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the proposed text (as submitted by Mr. Nevin) be adopted as an amendment to the resolution. James Hamilton Mr. Hamilton, a resident of La Bonita Apartment complex, 4095 BOnita Road asked that the Council declare a 120 day moratorium on Bonita the Conversion, after receipt of the staff's report (due September 5, 1978), in order to consider the problems. Resolution offered The resolution, as amended, was offered by Councilman Egdahl as amended that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde City Council Meeting -5- August 15, 1978 10. DISCUSSION - At the meeting Of August 8, 1978 a motion was made to FUNDING OF DEL ~Y eliminate the funding of this. organization. A subsequent NUTRITION PROGRAM motion was made to continue the matter to this meeting so that representatives of this organization could be present to testify. Mrs. Ann Fabrick Mrs. Fabrick spoke of th~ need for this funding commenting 501 Anita Street that the program was closed during the summer months but Chula Vista will reopen on or about September 15, 1978. Discussion councilman Scott remarked that the program was an excellent one; however, he felt it was the total responsibility of the school district and not the City's since most of the people benefitring from the nutrition program lived outside the City limits; further, that it was not based on need but only upon the age of the person. Councilman Gillow spoke in support noting that the Council contributed to COMBO and the summer concert series which benefit people outside ~he community. Councilman Egdahl voiced his appr~vai of the program but declared it was the school's reSponsibility'or even that of the County to continue the financial responsibility. Joe Stern Mr. Stern said he was representi.ng Region 6 of the COngress 6595 Montezuma Road of California Seniors and asked that the Council consider San Diego the needs of the senior citizens and approve the funding. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Gillow that the funding be approved. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Gillow Noes: Councilman Egda]ll Absent: Mayor Hyde 11. ORDINANCE NO. 1824 - At the meeting of August 8, 1978 the Council placed on AMENDING P-C ZONE OF EL first reading the ordinance approving a diagram and text RANCHO DEL REY BY ADOPTING of a specific plan forthe E1Rancho del Rey area which A NEW SPECIFIC PLAN/GENERAL will now become the substance of the P-C zone of E1 Rancho DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THAT del Rey and will constitute .the amendment of such zoning, PORTION WITHIN THE CORPO- replacing the general development plan and schedule adopted RATE LIMITS OF THE CITY in 1970. AND FOR THE P-C PREZONING FOR THAT PORTION LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Motion to place It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be ordinance on second placed on its second reading and adopted and that the reading and adoption reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carriedby the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde City CounCil Meeting -6- August 15, 1978 12. INTERIM ORDINANCE N0. 1825 - The ordinance which was placed on first reading at the AMENDING AND REPEALING meeting of August 8, 1978 adopts the diagram and specific SECTIONS OF THE CITY plan text and rescinds and repeals all other ordinances CODE AND ADDING A NEW and resolutions which have established policies for the CHAPTER 19.07 ALL RELATING development of E1Rancho del Rey. TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN PROCEDURES OF THE CITY - SECOND READING ~LND ADOPTION Motion to placed It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be ordinance on second placed on its second reading and adopted and that the reading and adoption reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carriedby the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott,'Cox Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde 13. INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1826 - The interim ordinance, placed on first reading at the AMENDING CHAPTER 19.48 meeting of August 8, 1978 includes.the specific plan as OF THE CITY CODE ALL a means of providing substance and detail to the P-C zone. RELATING TO THE P-C ZONE REQUIREMENTS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adoption rea~ing of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. · The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde Gene Coleman Mr. Coleman discussed the past controversies and referendums 1670 Gotham stating that the Council's action tonight in approving the Chula Vista ordinances was "a momentous occasion". He thanked the Council and staff for their efforts. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1827 - On August 3, 1978 at a joint City Council/Redevelgpment APPROVING AND ADOPTING Agency meeting, the City Council gave the first reading THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN for the adoption of the Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan. FOR TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adoption reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde City Council Meeting -7- August iS, 1978 15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. LETTER FROM City Manager Cole reported that he received the guidelines. STATE CONTROLLER from the State Controller as to how the State surplus money should be handled. The staff has not been informed as to what the allocation will be; however, from calculations, the amount of money that the City will be required to deduct from the allotment is $834,075. Mr. Cole added that he has prepared a statement to be sent to the Controller that the City has not provided any cost of living increase to any of it employees for the fiscal year 1978/79. He added that the City should not commit itself until such time as the allocation is known, and if the Council concurs, this is the way it will besent in. Motion to send letter It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the staff complete all the forms and also send in a letter expressing the Council's concern that the State should not impose any restrictions on managerial fiscal affairs. Motion to contact It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Legislators Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the staff get in touch with Senator Mills and Assemblyman Deddeh and tell them the plight involved in the City of Chula Vista and attempt to get some response. b. LETTER REGARDING City Manager Cole said he received a communication from LAND FILL FEE the Director of Sanitation & Flood Control of the County INCREASE stating that on September 1, 1978 the land fill fees would be increased. This affects the City's trash collection service. Mr. Cole recommended a letter be sent to the County Board of Supefvisors a~kiBgfor a three-month delay of the implementation of the fee increase. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman recommendation Scott and unanimously carried bylthose present that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. c. CONFERENCE REGARDING City Manager Cole noted that the Council set the date of METRO SEWER SYSTEM October 26, 1978 to discuss the Metro Sewer System and that this is also the date set by the School District for a joint meeting. Mr. Cole suggested a day in November for the Metro Sewer discussion. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman to November 16, 1978 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the Metro Sewer System discussion be postponed from October 26, 1978 to November 16, 1978. d. CHURCH AVENUE City Manager Cole asked that the Council take action on PARKING LOT AREAS the request to acquire the two parcels on Church Avenue for parking areas. In answer to Councilman Gillow's query, he remarked that the main problem in the acquisition was one of financing and that he would recommend getting a systematic approach to the parking problem in the downtown area rather than this piece-meal approach. Motion not to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman acquire lots Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the City not buy the two lots (on Church Avenue), and further, that staff be directed with the Redevelopment Agency (or whatever appropriate agencies) to look into the parking in the downtown area and come up with what they feel is a good plan to provide the parking that is needed in there in the future and how this should be accomplished. City Council Meeting -8- August 15, 1978 Council walking tour The City Manager remarked that the Council's walking tour of the downtown district will take place on Saturday, August 19, 1978 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Community Director Dearochers asked that the Council meet in front of the Library at that time. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 16. REPORT ON AVAILABILITY Community Development Director Dearochers referred to his OF LOW-RENT PUBLIC HOUSING written report to Council in whichhe stated that the low-rent public housing program is again availablef0r San Diego County and HUD (Department of Housing & Urban Development) will be accepting applications until September 6, 1978. Mr. Desrochers explained the program adding thatit is the staff's recommendation to proceed with the application and to apply for 50 units of family housing and 50 units of elderly housing even though the elderly housing units are not available at this time. Carla Cohn Miss Cohn explained the terms of the grant application, the Deputy Director availability of the housing types, and the administration County Housing of the program. In answer to the COuncil's questions, she Authority stated that the Housing Authority will have to hire two maintenance people along with vehicles to maintain the properties, and also a fiscal officer to handle the ac- counting. The federal program for this public housing is set at 40 years; however, it could go on indefinitely. Council discussion A general discussion followed regarding the obligationof the tenter in maintaining his unit - both interior and exterior; reason for not providing units for the elderly; selection of the tenters from within the community; the City's voice in this matter and the authority of the Board of Directors of the Housing program. Len Moore Mr. Moore, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Low-Rent 182 E1 Capitan Drive Housing, explained the there was no quorum at the last Chula Vista meeting; however, the members present recommended the City apply for 50 units - this was determined based on the fact that there is a limited amount of sites available in the City. Motion for application It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by CouHcilman Gillow that the staff be asked to bring back on the 22nd of August the agreements necessary to begin the program and specifically, as noted in the staff's report: "That the City Council approve an application via the County Housing Authority for fifty (50) famiey un~ of public housing located on scattered sites no more th~n six u~ or 12 bedrooms per site and no single-u~ should have more than four bedrooms. No site should be lo~ed within 300 feet of any other public housing ~ sites." Percentage for Community Development Director Desrochers asked that a handicapped percentage be put in for housing for the handicapped. Added to motion Councilman Egdahl added to his motion that in addition to:the units, 5 units be for the handicapped. Councilman Gillow agreed to the second and the motion, as amended, carried unanimously by those present. City Council Meeting -9- August 1S, 1978 17. STATUS REPORT ON THE City Librarian Simon responded to the council,s reques{ CITY OF SAN DIEGO for information concerning the proposed San Diego City'S LIBRARY FEE fee for library users. Mr. Simon stated that reciprocal' borrowing is a requirement of every Serra System member and if this registration fee is approved, the City of San Diego will have to withdraw from the system. No further action has been taken on this proposal and an updated report will be submitted to the Council at some future date. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the interim report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT SB 1757 Legislation Mayor ProTempore Cox stated that this Bill sponsored by to force Cable TV Senator Aiquist was one of great concern of the possible rate increases impact it would have on cities by which they could be held liable because of the rate increases. The Legislative Com- mittee recommended sending a letter to Assemblyman Deddeh expressing this concern. Motion to send It was moved by Councilman Scott, s~conded by.Councilman Assemblyman Deddeh Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that a a letter letter be drafted and sent to Assemblyman Deddeh as recom- mended by the Legislative Committee. Action of Board of Mayor Pro Tempore Cox reported that the Board of Supervisors Supervisors regarding Voted unanimously to continue with the construction of the Court Complex Regional Court Complex and referred it to their staff to work out the necessary funding. Motion to send It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman letter of thanks Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that a letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors (all members) thanking them on behalf of the City of Chula Vista. Concert Program Mayor Pro Tempore Cox reminded the Council that the final concert of the City Band will be held this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and on August 27, 1978 Andre Kostelan~tz will perform. COUNCIL COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tempore Cox adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m, to the walking tour of the downtown area scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 1978 and to the next regular scheduled meeting of August 22, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. t/~ IE'M. FULASZ, CMC ~'