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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/05/15 7PM MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. May 1S, 1979 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 Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Deputy City Manager Rohens, Assistant City Attorne Harron, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Directo of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Hyde noted a revised copy of one of the pages of the minutes was submitted to the Council. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the minutes of the nmeting of May 8, 1979 be approved as revised, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Mayor Hyde announced that he had proclaimed this week as "Municipal City Clerks Week" in Chula Vista and extended the Council's recognition to City Clerk Jennie Fulasz. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT B~s. Jill Polis of 816 Stanford Avenue, Chula Vista, requeste OF WALKWAY - NORTHERN that the City clean and improve a walkway at the northern END OF RUTGERS AVENUE AT end of Rutgets Avenue which is used by children for access GOTHAM STREET to Tiffany School and Elmhurst Park. In a subsequent letter to Council, Mrs. Polis stated that the walkway was previously dedicated to the City for the northern extension of Rutgets Avenue. City Manager Cole remarked that the City-owned portion can and will be cleaned up. He will have the Fire Department look into the weeds and will communicate this tO Mrs. Polis. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and report and unanimously carried that this item be held over and the City Manager be directed to report to the Council at the next meeting as to what will be done; the staff isalso to write a letter to the property owners advising them of the problems recited here concerning their properties. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF opened the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLtN In a written report to Council, Directorof Planning Peter~ AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE DESIG- ~xplained that the proposed General Plan amendment is the NATION OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER first step in a proposal to annex, fezone, and develop a OF BONITA ROAD AND OTAY LAKES total of 18 acres at this location. A three-acre commerci~ ROAD FROM HIGH DENSITY site would occupy the corner and the remaining 15 acres RESIDENTIAL TO RETAIL would be developed with approximately 150 residential dwelZ COM~RCIAL units. Held Tuesday --7:00 p.m. ~ - 2 - May 15, 1979 PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES .[Cont.) On April 18, 1979 the Planning Commission voted S-2 to deny the request for a General Plan amendment for the three acre~ at the southeast corner of Benira Road and etaF Lakes Road. The applicant has now' appealed this decision. Mr. Peterson cited the number of acres and locations of commercially-zoned areas in Benira; the S2,000 Sq. ft. of vacant building area; the plans to restore Third Avenue district as a speciality shopping area for the City; the proposed 40-acre shopping center at 1-80S and "H" Street which will be a combination of a specialty center and a community center. Nathan Adler, President Mr. Adler, the applicant, presented renderings of the pro- ADMA Corporation posed shopping center explaining that out of the 18-acre 4398 Benira Road site, S acres are proposed for approximately 20,000 square Benira feet of speciality shops. Mr. Adler stated that he has a letter of intent from a "Triple A" family-type restaurant which will locate there using 25% of the space. Other comments from Mr. Adler were: The need for 1,000 square foot shops; letters of endorsement from the Sweetwater Community Planning group, Sweetwater Valley Civic Associatic and Mrs. Pat Spies; redevelopment of Third Avenue should not be a factor in determining the merits of this appeal -- government should not compete with private enterprise. Paul Thoryk Mr. Thoryk asked permission to show a slide presentation Architect detailing some of the architectural points he will make in this Center; however, the Council denied the request on the grounds that details involving the precise plan should he considered at a subsequent public hearing. Elliot Lewis Mr. Lewis, consultant for this proposed development, Sanford R. Goodkin challenged the figures cited by the Planning Director as to Research Corporation the availability of commercial area in Bonita along with the vacancy factors. In this firm's research, they find that Bonita needs a highly-specialized Center - the people are presently going outside the area to find these shops. In answer to Councilman Cox's query, Mr. Lewis answered that the development of this Center will keep some of the special ty business in Chula Vista; however, there is no doubt that there will be a lot of business from the northern sector that will go into the (National City) Benira Center. Joy Sheresh Mrs. Sheresh commended the Council on its efforts in the Robert Avenue redevelopment areas of the City and stated that if this pro- Chula Vista posed Center would destroy any concept of the Third Avenue redevelopment, the citizens would support the Council's stand. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion A general discussion followed during which the Council discussed the declining sales tax revenue fn Chula Vista; ~E volume of traffic at this intersection; the densities pro- posed; and the proposed speciality shops. Appeal granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the appeal be granted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 -~ Nay 1S, 1979 PUBLIC HEARING AND ELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Ccont.) It was noted that, procedurai~, this will he referred back to the Planning Commission; they ~rill consider the reZoning and then it will come back to the. Council. Mayor Hyde commented that, in his opinion, to continue connnercial development eastward along B0nita Road would he most undesirable, and he would look toward a zoning~that commercial would he very limited at the northwestern corner with a residential buffering to the east. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman (items 6 through 9) Scott and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with the exception of Item #6. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9S91 (Pulled from Consent Calendar.) ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY FOR PALM TREE PRESERVATION AND PLANTING ?. RESOLUTION N0, 9S88 This change order provides for a reduction in size of the APPROVING CHANGE ORDER tree wells from 48" to 36" in diameter and suhstitutes a NO. 2, THIRD AVENUE STREET precast concrete ring for the polystyrene root and moisture IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE ONE, barrier. The change will reduce the contract cost by "E" STREET TO "F" STREET $3,903.60. 8. RESOLUTION NO. S989 In January 1979 the Council accepted the bid of DataPhase APPROVING THE LEASE/ Systems, Inc., for an automated library circulation system. PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR The Bank of America was the only bank willing to provide a DATAPHASE SYSTEMS LIBRARY seven-year lease-purchase agreement with a guaranteed intere COMPUTER rate of 6-1/2%. This resolution approves the agreement with Bank of America to finance the system. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9S90 On May 1, 1979 the Council expressed its intent to discourse SETTING FORTH COUNCIL development east of Otay Lakes Road until such time as a POLICY ON DEVELOPMENT plan and schedule for the construction of "H" Street between EAST OF OTAY LAKES 1-805 and Otay Lakes Road has been approved and construction ROAD AND ASKING FOR assured. The motion included a request that the Board of BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO Supervisors adhere to their policy of discouraging developme ADHERE TO THEIR POLICY of unincorporated areas adjacent to cities, and pursuant to OF DISCOURAGING DEVBLOPINT that policy, the Board not allow development of the 6S0 acre OF UNINCORPORATED AREAS Getsten ownership east of Otay Lakes Road until such a time WHICH ARE ADJACENT TO CITIES as the construction of "H!' Street is-assured. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9S91 At the meeting of May 1, 1979, in response to a request fron ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY Theresa Yianilos, Chairman of the Palm Society of America, FOR PALM TREE PRESERVATION the Council asked that an appropriate resolution be prepare~ AND PLANTING for palm tree preservation and planting in order to encoura[ balanced landscaping to include palm trees. Councilman CoX q~esttoned ps~ablishin~ this policy Since the City already has ajTree Manual bywhlch certain trees are designated for the various streets in the City. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Scott that this resolution be filed. DisCussion of motion Deputy City ManaRer Robens remarked that the policy would have no measurable impact. It states that the City will replace palm trees with prim trees when they are removed as long as it is in accordance with the Street Tree Manual. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - May 1S, 1979 Motion fails The motion to file failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Cox NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, IGillow, Scott Absent: None Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Counhilman Cox Absent: None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9592 Community Development Block Grant funds were used to purchas FINDING NO SIGNIGICANT certain properties in the Town Centre project. SeVeral ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT DUE sites are now vacated and in varying stages of demolition. TO BLOCK GRANT CLEARANCE Under contract, a local salvager will remove the buildings AND DEMOLITION PROJECT and make certain above-ground improvements. Since there are salvageable materials useful to the City, clean up work is being done by City crews. The Environmental Review Committee found no significant impact will be incurred due to the project. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 10a. RESOLUTION N0. 9593 The purpose of this resolution is to reimburse the City for AUTHORIZING AND APPROPRI- the work associated with the clearance of the sites in the ATING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Town Centre project. FOR CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION PROJECT Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of th& text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following votes to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9594 Councilman Egdahl stated he is abstaining from consideration APPROVING SPECIAL of this item. APPROPRIATION OF GENERAL FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES Recently Councilman Egdahl elected to become covered under the Public Employees Retirement System. He gave the City his personal check in the amount of $3,006.08 representing payment in full for his share of costs through March 22, 1979. It is now necessary for the City to pay the employer' share in the amount of $3,243,61. Employee deductions will automatically be made on all future earnings. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Cox, Hyde, Gitlow Noes: None Abstained: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - May 15, 1979 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1867 This ordinance establishes an enforcement procedure and AMENDING THE CITY CODE a new schedule of fees to become operative on July 1, RELATING TO PARKING 1979 when the City will assume the enforcement procedure VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT presently administered by the Clerk of the South Bay - SECOND READING AND Judicial District. The ordinance was placed on first ADOPTION reading on May 8, 1979. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be second reading and adopted placed on a second reading and adopted, and that the readin of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 13. REPORT(S) OF THE CITY MANAGER (None.) REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 14. REPORT ON COUNCIL Deputy City Manager Robens submitted a detailed report, CHAMBERS DISPLAY noting the work the staff is doing to correct some of the PROBLEM deficiencies in the Council Chambers with regard to visual displays and eye contact of the Council with staff. The architect is cooperating with staff to find solutions at a minimum cost. Mr. Robens listed the following recommendations: 1. With Council's approval, the City Manager and the City Attorney will move up to the dais immediately. 2. The Director of Building and Housing will have the lip on the ends of the dais cut down by three inches. 3. The Director of Building and Housing will continue investigating hinging the overhead projector screen, rear-view projector screen, and tack boards. 4. Staff will continue to explore the best type of film for us to use in photographing displays and the best ways to lay them out for visual rear-screen presentatio~ 5. Purchase a new overhead projector, which, he believes will be valuable for at least some displays, regardless of the quality of rear-screen projection. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde but not recommendations that the report be accepted but at the present time not take any recommendations. Discussion of motion Mayor Hyde suggested asking the staff for a report on the cost estimates of raising the seating positions of the staff. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion; Mayor Hyde agreed to the second. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - MaF ~5, 1979 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPART~NT HEADS (Cent.) Motion for report It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the City Manager be asked to come back and advise the Council what the costs and problems would be to raise the seating kvel of the three pos'iti0mthat are to0~ow as far as Council is concerned, and to see whether or not it is feasible, economically and from a standpoint Qf the appearance of the Council dais, to raise the posi{ionsof the City Clerk, City Manager and City Attorney. Also included in the motion: approval is given to recommendation #3 and #4. Included in motion Deputy City Manager Robens asked if he could also include in the report the feasibility and cost of raising the level of the other staff positions - that of the Planning Director and City Engineer. Motion carried Mayor Hyde included this in his motion; Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called, at the close of the meeting, for purposes of pending litigation Appointment to State B~yor Hyde offered the appointment of Carmen Dixon as Chula Library Board Vista's representative to the California Library Services Act System Advisory Board. Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that Mr. Dixon be appointed to this Advisory Board. Mayor Hyde asked the staff to.write a letter, for his signa- ture, advising Mr. Dixon of his appointment. Displaced Renters Mayor Hyde referred to the letter from staff re displaced renters. The staff reconhmended that ths o~ners of the units to be sold as condominiums provide the residents with (a) Section 8 Housing brochures; and (b) Navy Housing Referral Office telephone number listed for all military and DOD personnel; (c) telepbone number of Chula Vista Senior Infor- mation and Referral Center listed; and (d) the telephone number of Neighborhood House. Report accepted It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the staff report be accepted along with the recommendations for action. Councilman Gillowasked that an effort be made, as soon as possible, to get this information to all of the recently displaced renters. Unified Port District Mayor Hyde announced that on April 17, the Board granted Action authorization to their staff to enter into a lease with Mr. Dick Wilson for the development of a recreational vehicle park and marina in Chula Vista. Transit Report Referring to the report of Jack Bloom, Transit Coordinator, to Mr. Robens, Deputy CLty Manager, Mayor Hyde noted the statement that "the County has submitted an LTF claim for $333,000 for a South Bay Maintenance Facility in Chula Vista Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - Ma~,lS, 1979' MAYOR'S REPORT fCont.) Deputy City Manager Robens explained this statement in the report, noting that this item will be coming to the council for consideration. Staff had to get the application in by April SO. Councilman Scott expressed his concern regarding the sta£f's action, noting that the Council meets every week and can invariably consider any item that has a deadline. Diesel report Councilman Egdahl asked that the staff report, prior'to the end of the budget session, on any consideration given tO the long-range cost benefits of the availability now of diesel-powered engines - their long life and economical operation. Letter from Supervisor Councilman Cox discussed Supervisor Hamilton's letter which Hamilton confirmed the fact that the City will not seek to recover through the proposed bond issue for the financing of the South Bay Regional Center, the monies it has previously committed. City Manager Cole stated that this item was discussed at the last Redevelopment Agency Meeting and it was agreed that the City would not seek a lump sum bond sale to repay itself for those funds. Mr. Cole explained how the City will get this repayment. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager was appointed Deputy City Clerk. He reported that the Executive Session adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:4S p.m. to the budget session scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue.