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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/05/16 7PM MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p,m, May 16, 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 Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Community Development Director Desrochers 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of May 8, 9 (2 sets - budget session and regular meeting) and 10, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hyde presented the Proclamation to the Director of DECLARING THE WEEK OF Public Works, W. J. Robens. MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27, 1978 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" b. PROCLAMATION - The dates of May 30 and $1, 1978 have been proclaimed as DECLARING THE DAYS OF Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Days. The staff MAY 30 & 31, 1978 AS requested that the City's Proclamation be advertised and "ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED that free rides be offered on Chula Vista Transit for TRANSPORTATION DAYS" elderly and handicapped passengers on these dates to promote the City's specialized Community Transit Service. Mayor Hyde presented the Proclamation to Transit Coordina- tor Jack Bloom. (Councilman Cox arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff request Cox and unanimously carried by those present that permis- sion be granted to the staff to advertise the Proclamation and offer free rides on May 30 and 31, 1978 as requested. ORAL CON~MUNICATIONS Lloyd Hanson Mr, Hanson protested against the proposed traffic signal 683 "J" Street at the "J" Street and Oaklawn intersection, stating that Chula Vista 92010 it will cause traffic to back up and block his driveway, which is approximately 65 feet from the intersection. Signal at "J" Street The Council explained to Mr. Hanson that this matter will and Oaklawn to be be reconsidered at a later date on the basis of additional considered at a later information which has been received. date Joseph Raso Mr. Raso brought the Council up-to-date on his proposal to 157 Murray remodel the La Belle Pizza restaurant on Third Avenue and Chula Vista the conditions required by the City staff regarding set- backs - which he stated could not be met. City Council Meeting - 2 May 16, 1978 Motion to have staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman respond during Hobel that this matter be brought up this evening at Redevelopment session the Redevelopment meeting for a response from staff following Council members regarding it, if staff is available. If not, Meeting that a staff report or comment be made at the next Council meeting. Tony Rase Mr. Rase commented on the trash pick-up problem at the Chula Vista La Bells Pizza restaurant. He asked that the Council consider completing the alley behind the restaurant for vehicle access and that it was not justified to ask that he pay $12,000 toward the construction of the alley. Motion carried The motion to discuss the problem during the Redevelopment session carried unanimously by those present. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION 4. PUBLIC HEARING - The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map, CONSIDERATION OF TENTA- Touch of Spain, in order to convert a 16-unit apartment TIVE SUBDIVISION MAP project into condominiums at 383 Mankato Street in the FOR TOUCH OF SPAIN R-3 zone. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval in accordance with their Resolution PCS-78-3. Director of Planning Peterson described the proposed con- version of the apartment units. He stated that the City has no special regulations regarding such conversions and recommended approval as long as it conforms with the State Subdivision Map Act and the City's subdivision ordinance. Public hearing opened Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing and noted that the remarks made by Mr. Peterson will be included as part of the hearing. Arthur S. Myers Mr. Myers said he is a tenant of the building being 383 Mankato Street converted, and spoke against the conversion quoting Chula Vista 92010 vacancy percentages in the area. He asked that the Council place a 90-day moratorium on the conversion until further research can be done. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Arthur Myers Mr. Myers said he was given a letter giving him 120 days to vacate although the Council has not yet taken action, adding that he does not know where he stands on this matter. Mrs. Antoinette Tavolacci Mrs. Tavolacci explained that the notice was given as Owner of apartments required by law. Council action limited Council discussion ensued concerning conversions conforming to the State Map Act and its limitations in taking action. Council concurred it would like to have a legal opinion on this matter. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox item until next Council that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting meeting (May 23, 1978) so that the City Attorney can be present to advise the Council on the legal aspects of this. City Council Meeting -3- May 16, 1978 Public hearing will Mayor Hyde said it is his understanding stipulations not be re-opened can be made and conversions denied if the vacancy factor is less than 3% in the community for a period of six months. He announced that the public hearing would not be re-opened, but simply that Council action will be continued. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. Motion £or ~ouncil It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Conference ~n June to and unanimously carried by those present that a discussion discuss policy regarding of whether er not a City policy should be adopted with conversions regard to the conversion of apartment units to condominiums be set for June 8, 1978. 4a. RESOLUTION - (Continued until the Council meeting of May 23, 1978) APPROVING TENTATIVE SUB- DIVISION MAP FOR TOUCH OF SPAIN CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Ceuncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman (Items 5 through 8) Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 9103 - T.B. Penick and Sons requested a 71-day extension of GRANTING EXTENSION OF the contract time for the General Roca Drainage Channel TIME, GENERAL ROCA project due to inclement weather. The Division of DRAINAGE CHANNEL Engineering reviewed the request and determined that it is justified. The extension will change the contract completion date to June 26, 1978. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9104 - The public improvements for Robinhoed Point Unit #2 Sub- ACCEPTING PUBLIC division have been completed. A final inspection was IMPROVEMENTS, ROBINHOOD made on April 28, 1978 and all work was found to be POINT UNIT #2 SUBDIVISION completed in accordance with City standards and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9105 - Robinhood Homes, Inc., submitted a request to vacate a DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION 35 foot wide easement for road purposes granted to the TO VACATE AN EASEMENT FOR City by San Diego Gas and Electric Company. ROAD PURPOSES AT 3650 MAIN STREET - ROBINHOOD HOMES Staff recommended that the public hearing be set for June 13, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9106 - Mike Masanovich Construction Company has completed the ACCEPTING PUBLIC construction of the storm drain in "J" Street from Church IMPROVEMENTS, "J" STREET to Del Mar Avenues. A final inspection was made en STORM DRAIN, CHURCH April 20, 1978 and all work has been completed in AVENUE TO DEL MAR AVENUE eordance with the contract documents. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE, FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9107 - The current centract with EDP Management, Inc. for the APPROVING FACILITIES supervision and operation of the City's computer center MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH expires on May 18, 1978 and a new agreement has been EDP MANAGEMENT, INC. negotiated. Tho total cost for Fiscal Year 1978-79 is estimated at $31,740. City Council Meeting -4- May 16, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adepted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 10. ORDINANCE NO. 1797 - The last major change in the Grading Ordinance was AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 adopted in March 1973. Since that time, the need for OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE several modifications has become apparent, particularly REGARDING EXCAVATION, with the adoption of the new Landscape Manual. The GRADING AND FILLS - staff submitted a detailed report outlining the major FIRST READING changes in the ordinance. Ordinance placed It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be placed on first reading on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 11. ORDINANCE NO. 1796 - A trial traffic regulation has been in effect for eight ESTABLISHING A PRIMA months decreasing the speed limits on Otay Lakes Road FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF to 40 mph beginning at a point 1000 feet south of 40 MPH ON OTAY LAKES Camino Elevado and ending at Camino Elevado. The ordinance ROAD - SECOND READING was placed on first reading at the meeting of May 9, 1978. AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 12. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Request for City to City Manager Cole reported that the Regional Employment become Program Agent and Training Consortium (RETC) - with the reorganization of the Public Service Employment Program - has again asked if the City is interested in becoming a Program Agent. He said staff, as in the past, is recommending against this. A reply is needed by May 31st. Motion not be become It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Program Agent Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the City not become a Program Agent. b. Applications for Mr. Cole reported that because of what the outcome may Personnel Director be in the J~ne election, no decision will be made on the being held pending applications received for the position of Personnel outcome of June Director. Sixteen applications have been received and election applicants have been notified that no decision will be made until after the election. City Council Meeting -5- May 16, 1978 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 13. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR Director of Boilding and Housing Grady submitted a report BUILDING MOVE TO 577 on the request of Norman L. Thompson to move a single PARK WAY family, wood frame building and detached garaged from 575 Park Way onto a contiguous parcel located at 577 Park Way. In answer to a query from Councilman Cox, Mr. Grady said that this request was received prior to the effective date of the new ordinance and that the Planning Commission has recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman building move Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the new State law precluding the City requiring move-ons to be brought up to Code, with no indication from State representatives of interest to sponsor legislation to make any changes. Motion to request that It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor State Legislators sponsor Hyde that Mr, Mills and Mr. Deddeh be informed of the bill to modify new law "dire plight" of the City and suggest that they carry a bill to modify the law. Concurrence of Mr. Grady said that the Board of Appeals concurs with Board of Appeals the Council and they have asked him to write to the Housing and Community Development in Sacramento and outline the procedures used by the City to see if they will accept what the City is doing in the interim. He said a report will come back to the Council. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. REQUESTS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 14. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION The Automobile Club of Southern California offers these TO SPONSOR AN AUTOMOBILE seminars free of charge at intervals throughout Southern CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA California. The Safety Commission has requested permis- PRESENTATION ENTITLED sion to sponsor a seminar so that a formal request can "A SEMINAR FOR CITIZEN be made to the Automobile Club. TRAFFIC CON[qlTTEES" Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved. MAYOR'S REPORT Appointment to Town Mayor Hyde said that in response to Council direction to Centre Project Area expand the Town Centre Project Area Committee by two Committee members, he has appointed Mr. Otis Pemberton, subject to Council ratification. This is the only appointment at this time .. the second nomination was not able to serve. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman appointment Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the appointment be ratified. Mayor out of town Mayor Hyde announced that he will be out of the City from May 17 through May 22, 1978. City Council Meeting -6- May 16, 1978 COUNCIL COMMENTS Air Cushions Systems, Inc. Councilman Cox referred to a letter received by the interested in locating in Council from the Chamber of Commerce concerning Air Chula Vista area Cushion Systems, Inc. efforts to relocate in the Chula Vista area. He suggested that a letter be forwarded over the Mayor's signature encouraging them locate in Chula Vista. Meeting to be scheduled Councilman Hobel said a meeting is being set up with the Company and representatives of the Port District through Supervisors Hamilton's office. He said he was suggesting that this be scheduled so that Mayor Hyde could also attend. The Mayor indicated he would. Director of Community Development Desrochers said that his staff has also been working with the Company to assist them in any way possible. Increased traffic on Councilman Hobel referred to a comment by the Director Telegraph Canyon Road of Public Works during consideration of the CIP programs in budget sessions concerning the increased traffic on Telegraph Canyon Road (30%) in the last two years. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the staff bring back a brief report on the traffic on Telegraph Canyon Road east of 1-80S and Bonita Road to Otay Lakes Road. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. to the budget session immediately following the brief Redevelop- ment Agency meeting scheduled at this time. The next regular meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 1978. Deputy City Clerk