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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/05/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR }~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held May 2, 1978 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at ?:00 p.m. with the following: Councilmen present: Hyde, Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, May 4, 1978 after thc Redevelopment Agency Meeting ~xxxxxxxxxx~ in the Council Chambers~xf~~x~M 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 City Council at the meeting of May 2~ 1978 · /~NNIE ~i FOLASZ, OMC, Ci~-~rk ~ City of Chula Vista, Califo~-~a regular '~ ~ - · ~ May 1978 May 3, 1978 8:00 am MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. May 2, 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 Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Acting Personnel Officer Thorsen, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone, 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 Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of April 25, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLA~TION - Mayor Hyde read the Proclamation declaring the week of GIRLS CLUB WEEK May 14 through May 20, 1978 as "Girls Club Week" and presented the proclamation to Felicia Gilchrist, Chula Vista Girls Club. b. PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming the week of May 14 through May 20, 1978 as MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK "Municipal Clerks Week", Mayor Hyde presented the proclama- tion to City Clerk Jennie Fulasz. c. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hyde presented the proclamation declaring the month BETTER HEARING of May 1978 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" to Carmen AND SPEECH MONTH C. Dixon, Speech and Hearing Consultant, Chula Vista City School District. d. PRESENTATION ON County Supervisor Tom Hamilton, First District, representing SB 1746 - SUPERVISOR the County's Task Force on Local Government Structure, HAMILTON discussed SB 1746 - Senator Mill's Bill abolishing the Comprehensive Planning Organization. He stated that the County has directed its staff to prepare a report on how they would see CPO fitting into tho County structure giving it a high visibility. At the present time, CPO does not have the ability to carry out or mandate any of its studies and programs during the years it has existed. Supervisor Hamilton asked the City Council to forward to him suggestions or amendments to the Bill it fe~ls are important to give the City a voice in thc continuing participation of County government. The County's report is due May 15 and Super- visor Hamilton asked that suggestions be forwarded prior to that time. The Council discussed the meeting held with Senator Mills and the concerns expressed by the Council at that time. A copy of the minutes of this meeting will be forwarded to the Supervisor's office. (Mayor Hyde suggested that a Council Conference be held following the Redevelopment meeting On May 4, 1978 to discuss this matter,) City Council Meeting -2- May 2, 1978 ORAL C0~4~UNICATIONS Ronald Hudson Mr. Hudson asked that the City Attorney investigate the 8S "D" Street building permit and zoning established for the residence Chula Vista at 90 "D" Street. The house was recently purchased and the new owners have built on a porch and two front entrances to the home. He made a few telephone calls to the building department and was told that this was a legal permit inas- ~ch as the residence was being used by "blood relatives." The house is now up for sale and Mr. Hudson asked that steps be taken so that it is not sold as a duplex. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff with a report back to Council and to Mr. Hudson and that it be docketed on the agenda. Mr. Erickson Mr. Erickson discussed La Bella Pizza's request to relocate Chula Vista its restaurant in the Third Avenue Redevelopment area and asked Council to reconsider granting this request. Mayor Hyde noted that this item is on the agenda of the Redevelopment Agency meeting to be held Thursday evening, May 4, 1978. Joseph Raso Mr. Raso~manager of the La Bella Pizza restaurant, said 157 Murray he has met with the staff on two occasions and has been Chula Vista offered the property at Third and Madrona as a possible building site. Mr. Raso added that the parcel is irregular in shape and he will know in a day or so if it would be feasible to relocate his restaurant here. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. CLAIM AGAINST THE Mr. Serfass, 348 Moss Street, Chula Vista, filed a claim CITY - CLARK A.E. in the amount of $750 for an alleged injury incurred when SERFASS he stepped into a hole in the sidewalk on Landis Street between "F" and Davidson on December 5, 1977. Motion to deny It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the claim be denied based on the expiration of the 100-day statute of limitations. b. CLAIM AGAINST THE Ms. Watts, 2220 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, filed a claim on CITY - LAURA WATTS November 25, 1977 in the amount of $10,000 for an alleged false arrest. Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the claim be denied based on the recommendation of R. L. Kautz and Company, insurance carrier. c. REQUEST FOR FUNDS The San Diego County Safety Council, 3320 Kemper Street, San Diego, asked that the City renew its annual allocation to the Safety Council for 1978-79 in the amount of $400. Referred for budget It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and consideration unanimously carried that the request be referred to staff for recommendation at budget time. City Council Meeting -3- May 2, 1978 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 4. RESOLUTION NO. 9091 - The Leadership Institute is being held at the Sheraton- APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR Harbor Island Hotel on May 3-5, 1978. The resolution ap- COUNCIL CANDIDATES TO proriates the sum of $100 (registration fees) to send the ATTEND NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS two council candidates slated for the June 6, 1978 run-off LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE election. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 5. RESOLUTION - The resolution delineates the amendment to the lay-off APPROVING REVISION TO rule which provides for a lay-off order based on type of CIVIL SERVICE RULE IX, appointment and seniority with the City. SECTION 8 - LAY-OFF Motion to discuss at It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Executive Session Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be discussed at Executive Session (to be scheduled after the business meeting). 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9092 - The agreement for the operation and maintenance of a sewer DIRECTING MAYOR TO GIVE lift station in Rancho Robinhood Unit No. 3 authorizes the WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE assignment of said agreement by the property owner, subject ASSIGNMENT TO THE AGREE- to the written approval of the City Council. MENT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION IN RANCHO ROBINHOOD UNIT NO. 3 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: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Scott Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 7. ORDINANCE NO. 1795 - On April 25, 1978 the Council placed on first reading the REZONING 6900 SQUARE rezoning from C-C to C-O-P of the small triangular area FEET SOUTHWEST OF lying west of the proposed intersection of the new alignment TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD of Telegraph Canyon Road and the old alignment of Telegraph FROM C-C TO C-O-P - Canyon Road. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that the adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -4- May 2, 1978 8. REQUEST TO CLOSE This item was continued from the meeting of April 25, 1978. LIBRARY ON SUNDAY, Permission was requested to close the library on Sunday, MAY 28, 1978 May 28 so that the employees could enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with their families. Motion to deny It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the request not be approved. Staff report Councilman Scott asked for the staff's report of the schedule of all the possible closings for the rest of the year so that Council policy could be established. City Manager Cole said he could prepare this report but needed Council's action on this matter at this time because of the holiday falling at the end of this month. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdahl, Cox Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: None Motion for Managers It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl report (optional) and unanimously carried that the City Manager, if he so recommends, propose a policy to the Council with regard to the matter of closing facilities of this sort at certain holidays during the year. Council discussion Discussion followed re the matter of Council establishing a policy prior to taking any action on this matter, and that this should be a part of the employees' negotiation package. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the previous motion be reconsidered. Motion for Managers It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl report (directive) and unanimously carried that the language of the previous motion be revised to indicate that the City Manager be directed to bring back his recommendations with regard to a City policy concerning the closing of the library and other City facilities open to the public at certain holidays during the year, encompassing the current request. Vote changed Councilman Scott asked to have his vote changed on the matter of denying the request to close the library on May 28, 1978. He wished to vote "aye" on this motion. 9. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL This item was continued from the meeting of April 18, 1978.  COMMENTS REGARDING The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requested V&V DEVELOPMENT Council's comments on V&V Development's request to annex ANNEXATION approximately 130 acres to the City of Chula Vista. The proposed annexation (Bonita Bluffs) is irregular in shape and extends along the southern boundary of Route 54 freeway from Winnetka Drive on the east to Malito Drive on the west. The City Attorney referred to his letter in which he stated his concerns and legal opinion regarding the manner in which the discussion of this question took place at the meeting of April 25, 1978. City Council Meeting -5- May 2, 1978 Consent of property owners The staff recommended opposition to the proposed annexation. In answer to Councilman Cox's query, Director of Planning Peterson stated that, to his knowledge, all the property owners in this proposed annexation are agreeable to the annexation. Mr. Michael Gotch, Executive Director of LAFCO, stated that out of the six property owners in this parcel, only one has agreed to annex - the V&V Development Company. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman annexation Scott that the City of Chula Vista take a position that it will accept the Bonita Bluff annexation, subject to the approval of LAFC0. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the advantages and disadvantages of annexing this property to the City. Mr. Gotch discussed the "sphere of influence" and referring to the map on the board, pointed out the surrounding areas belonging to San Diego, National City and the County. He noted that if this annexation is approved by LAFCO, a 1,500 acre County "island" will remain to the west. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the City take no position at all on the question of annexation of this parcel. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Main motion carried The main motion - to accept the annexation subject to the approval of LAFCO - carried unanimously. 10. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. COUNCIL BUDGET The City Manager submitted the following budget schedule: REVIEW SCHEDULE May 10-11-12 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (with dinner break) May 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with lunch break) May 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (with dinner break) May 16-17-18 as needed (4:00 p.m. to (with dinner 10:00 p.m.) break) Schedule approved It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the schedule be approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held after the close of the business meeting for purposes of negotiations. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM 10b. REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE City Manager Cole asked for authorization to use the $720 OF FUNDS FOR CONSULTANT budgeted in Public Works Account 1421-5201 to hire a SERVICES consultant to review the report of Sanford R. Goodkin which was prepared for the E1 Rancho del Roy development stating that staff cannot objectively evaluate the assump- tions contained in the report. Mr. Cole added that it may be necessary to come back to Council for an additional appropriation. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the request be approved. City Council Meeting -6- May 2, 1978 REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECO~ENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND CO~ISSIONS 11. REQUEST TO ATTEND The Youth Commission requested the use of the $75.00 re- "YOUTH EMPLOYMENT maining in their Travel, Conferences and Meetings account 1978 CONFERENCE" to send one of its members to this Conference which will be held in San Jose on May 6, 1978. City Manager Cole recommended disapproval based on the fact that the conference was not budgeted for this fiscal year, and that eight of the nine members' terms will expire on May 30, 1978 including the member attending. Kaylene Myres Ms. Myres stated she would be the one attending the Youth Commissioner Conference and she will prepare a written report to be used by the new commissioners. Motion to grant request It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be granted. MAYOR'S REPORT Task Force to be Mayor Hyde discussed the various complaints received from discussed at the residents and developers regarding the City delays they next meeting are confronted with in getting their projects approved. At the next Council meeting, he will ask the staff to comment (at the following meeting) on the desirability of establishing an ad hoc committee comprised of members of the City's staff associated with building permits and sub- division approvals along with parties from the business communities to make up a task force to examine the procedures now followed and to make recommendations to the Council as to any modifications. Council Conference It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott (Adjourned Regular Meeting) and unanimously carried that there be a special meeting of the City Council on Thursday evening following the regular scheduled Redevelopment Agency meeting at which time the Council will consider the City's position on Senator Mills' Bill concerning CPO and request the staff to have their recommendations ready at this time. Claudia Delbridge Mayor Hyde said he received a letter from Ms. Delbridge Community Hospital asking if the City will be taking out another ad this of Chula Vista year in the "Community Capers" at a cost of $30. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Cox that the request be approved and the funds taken out of the Community Promotions account. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Reauthorization of CETA Mayor Hyde referred to the memo received from the City Manager in which he suggested the following points be forwarded to the California Employment and Training Advisory Council: City Council Meeting -7- May 2, 1978 1. Allow a maximum annual wage of $13,500 instead of $10,000; 2. Require CETA to pay all CETA employee costs, especially retirement, instead of putting this burden on the local taxpayer; and 3. Support legislative steps to be taken by Congress which will provide multi-year funding to ensure continuity of program objectives and provide a greater sense of stability to employees. Motion to forward It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that these points be forwarded as recommended by the City Manager. COUNCIL CemENTS Growth Management Councilman Hobel announced that the Growth Management Presentation Office will make a presentation to the public on Wednesday, May 3, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library auditorium. Mr. Gotch's comments Councilman Hobel said he was disturbed over the final re- marks made by Mr. Gotch to the Council tonight. LAFCO requested the Council's comments re the annexation; however, Mr. Gotch left the impression that the Council did not understand about its sphere of influence. He felt that staff should call Mr. Gotch in the morning and reiterate the Council's action. Merging Visitor-Tourist Councilman Cox discussed the functions of the two operations Bureau with Chamber of and suggested a merger to eliminate some of the duplications Commerce and having the two organizations become more effective in the community. Motion for Mayor's letter It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde that the staff prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature requesting that the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Chula Vista Visitor and Convention Bureau consider the possibility of merging their functions together. Discussion Discussion followed re: (1) submitting this suggestion to both the Visitors & Convention Committee and the Mayor's Ad Hoc Economic Advisory Committee for comments and recom- mendations, and (2) whether it should be the City's position to ask them to merge. Motion restated It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde that the staff prepare a letter for the Mayor signature to re- quest the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Chula Vista Visitors & Convention Bureau to consider the pos- sibility to merging their functions together. Motion carried Motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None City Council Meeting -8- May 2, 1978 Report of committees Mayor Hyde suggested both organizations be asked to bring this matter up at their next meeting. Councilman Cox noted that both he and Councilman Scott are members of these two organizations and can come back to the Council with a report. School Fees In answer to Councilman Scott's query, City Attorney Lindberg stated that the school fee ordinance is in its final form and the school districts have found it acceptable. It is now ready to go to the Planning Commission. Motion to process It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff process this matter through normal procedures. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Sessions at 8:39 p.ml with the City Clerk being excused. City Manager Cole was appointed Deputy City Clerk pro tempore. Mr. Cole reported that the Executive Session adjourned at 9:40 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. to the next Council Conference (adjourned regular meeting) following Redevelopment meeting on May 4, 1978 and to the next regular scheduled Council meeting of May 9, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Halll