HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1986/04/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, April 15, 1986 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss; Councilmen
Malcolm, Moore, Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Cox
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Gill
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tempore
McCandliss followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of April 2 and April 8,
1986.
Councilman Moore referred to page 2 of the April 2 minutes
noting the second sentence in paragraph 4 should read "Chula
Vista has a Risk Management Manager ..." instead of "...Risk
Management Plan."
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes as corrected.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 14 THROUGH 18, 1986
AS FAIR HOUSING WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
RECOGNITION OF THE THREE WINNERS OF THE FAIR HOUSING POSTER
CONTEST
Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson stated the week
of April 14-18, 1986 was declared by HUD as Fair Housing Week with
this year's theme being "Liberty, justice and fair housing for
all." In recognition of Fair Housing Week, the City conducted a
Fair Housing Poster Contest at the John Montgomery Elementary
School.
The winners of the Contest: First place, Ruth Miranda; Second
place, Erika Aladezma; Third place, Cristal Sandoval were
presented with certificates of recognition.
Mr. Eric Money-penny, Fair Housing Officer for Chula Vista, was
presented the proclamation.
Minutes - 2 - April 15, 1986
b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1986 AS "CHULA VISTA EDUCATION
MONTH" IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
The Proclamations were presented to: Mr. Dick Slaker of the Chula
Vista City School District; Dr. Tom Hahn, Vice President of
Academic Affairs of Southwestern Community College District; and
Judith Bauer, Member of the Board of Education of the Sweetwater
Union High School District.
c. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNCILMAN FRANK SCOTT'S RESIGNATION FROM
THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss and the Councilmembers commended
Councilman Scott for his outstanding contributions as a City
Councilman for the last 18 years.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss invited all in attendance to a
reception honoring Councilman Scott this evening.
The City Council meeting recessed at 7:27 p.m. and reconvened at
7:45 p.m.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF AB 3461 ALLOWING FLEXIBILITY FOR THE
REMOVAL OF UNSAFE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM HIGHWAYS - Peter
M. Weber, Mayor, 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills
Estates, CA 90274
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the staff recommendation for this
item (refer to the City's Legislative Committee).
b. CONCERN REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AT 165 MURRAY STREET Mrs.
Irene Foerschow, Halsey Street, Chula Vista, CA 92010
The City Manager noted that Mr. Raso's variance request wil.1
be before the Planning Commission on April 23, 1986 and the
City Council on May 6, 1986 and recommended that this letter
be received and acknowledged. The letter writer will be
notified of the public forums where the issue of the Raso
house will be considered.
Mr. Joseph Raso, 165 Murray Street, Chula Vista 92010
referred to a correspondence from City staff hand-delivered
to him earlier today regarding expansion of his residence.
Specifically, he noted the following: many misstatements in
the correspondence; the house has been built in accordance to
the plans submitted to the City; he would not have built the
house if staff had told him it was getting too big; he will
remove the stairwell.
Minutes - 3 - April 15, 1986
Assistant City Attorney Gill stated discussions on this
subject should be postponed to the time when the variance
item is scheduled before the City Council (May 6, 1986).
Councilman Moore suggested additional information be
submitted to Council -- revised vs. original set of plans and
what information/action was based on each set of plans.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation (to
receive and acknowledge this letter).
c. REQUEST FROM BAY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR COUNCIL TO TAKE
NO FURTHER ACTION REGARDING AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL MEDICAL
ENTERPRISES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Clinton Matthews, Bay
Hospital Medica.1 Center, 435 "H" Street, P.O. Box 1537, Chula
Vista, CA 92012-1537
Councilman Scott noted a possible conflict of interest as his
employer, Merrill Lynch, is an investment counselor of NME
and he would therefore abstain on this item. (Councilman
Scott left the dais at t~is time.)
This letter from Bay Hospital restated their earlier request
that the City Council table consideration of the lease
transaction between Bay and NME. Since this earlier request
was continued for consideration at the April 22 City Council
meeting, the City Manager recommended that this letter be
continued to that date as well.
Councilman Malcolm discussed his attempts to have a special
City Council meeting called last week regarding the Bay
Hospital/NME situation.
MS (McCandliss/Malcolm) to call a special meeting to discuss this
item (Bay Hospital Medical Center) a week from Thursday (April 24,
1986).
Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe the staff had to
work with to collect the information for such a conference;
information as to whether the quality of care at the hospital
has been challenged.
City Clerk Fulasz indicated the regular Council Conference is
scheduled for April 24; therefore, a special meeting does not
have to be called.
The motion to hold a Council Conference passed with Councilman
Scott abstaining.
Councilman Scott returned to the dais at this time, 8:05 p.m.
Minutes - 4 - April 15, 1986
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PCA-86-6
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND
REGULATE REMODELING OR ADDITIONS TO
EXISTING DWELLING UNITS WITHIN SINGLE
FAMILY AND DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND
SIMILARLY REGULATED AREAS (Continued from
March 18, 1986) (Director of Planning)
ORDINANCE 2144 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND REGULATE
REMODELING OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING
DWELLING UNITS FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor pro Tempore
McCandliss declared the public hearing open.
In his written report, Planning Director Krempl explained that on
March 18, 1986, the City Council considered various amendments to
Title 19 of the Municipal Code dealing with changes which would:
1. Limit the total building area within single family and duplex
zoned areas involving both new construction as well as
additions.
2. Establish a formula wherein any increase from the original
building square footage to or greater than 50% would require
compliance with current zoning regulations.
3. Limit the height of structures within the single family and
duplex zones to 24 feet unless a conditional use permit were
approved.
Principal Planner Lee stated the hearing was continued in order to
provide additional information on the impact of the ordinance;
proposed ordinance applies both to reconstructions as well as
remodeling projects; staff concluded that the amount of slope
varies within the lot; the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) formula could be
designed to address pad areas as opposed to lot areas; suggested
staying with the present formula for lot areas; the ordinance
alters the limit for the total building area to 45% of the lot;
ordinance will provide City with necessary controls with minimum
amount of administration.
It was recommended that Council enact the ordinance to clarify and
regulate any remodeling and new additions to existing dwellings
within single-family and duplex residential zones and similarly
regulated areas.
Minutes - 5 - April 15, 1986
In response to Councilman Scott's concern, Planning Director
Krempl remarked in order to avoid lack of control of certain
projects in the City, staff could be trained to be more observant
of plans submitted; however, the City does not have the personnel
to check each plan in detail as submitted and he suggested
cross-training the zoning staff with building inspectors or field
inspectors.
Discussion followed regarding administration of the current
policy; staff's responsibility in administering that policy;
Hillside regulations used by the County of San Diego; staff will
assure no remodelings are out of scale with the rest of the
neighborhood; intent is to move away from the 45 foot height as it
is inappropriate for a two-story structure; staff concurred to
change the 24 foot height as suggested by Council.
Mr. Ken Baumgartner, representing McMillin Development Company,
2727 Hoover Avenue, National City 92050, discussed the ordinance
as it relates to new construction; impact on the Bonita Long
Canyon and Tetra Nova development; height setback not specifically
set out in the R-1 regulation; plans to propose homes at Long
Canyon with 10 foot plat lines and 6 foot pitch roofs; desire not
to change the architectural lines on the above mentioned homes;
recommended the City Council approve the 30 foot height allowance.
Mr. Pat Barajas, 375 "J" Street, Chula Vista, referred to the
construction on Murray Street indicating the Planning Department
may have made a big mistake on those plans.
There being no further testimony either for or against, the public
hearing was closed.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to amend the ordinance to reflect a 28 foot
height limitation (instead of 24 feet) and bring back the
ordinance in one year to report back on any problems the City has
had with it.
MS (Scott/Moore) to place the ordinance on First Reading, as
amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and approved unanimously.
In response to Councilman Malcolm's questions, Planning Director
Krempl explained applicants would fall under the old rules until
the ordinance becomes effective and individuals would be advised
during initial contact with City staff of the new ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Gill suggested the City Council amend the
ordinance on the second reading by putting in an effective date
instead of enacting an emergency measure.
The motion to place the ordinance on first reading passed
unanimously.
Minutes 6 April 15, 1986
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to amend the ordinance (making the effective
date April 16, 1986).
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to bring back the ordinance in one year
and get a report from staff as to whether there are any problems
with it.
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE GUEST
HOUSE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
(Director of Planning)
ORDINANCE 2145 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.106, 19.24.030
AND 19.26.030 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GUEST HOUSE
PROVISIONS AND REPEALING EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2124 - FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor pro Tempore
McCandliss declared the public hearing open.
Planning Director Krempl reported that on July 23, 1985, the City
Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2124 to prohibit the
construction of Guest Houses until such time the Planning
Department was able to conduct a study and report back. The
Council was presented the report on the City's Guest House
regulations on January 21, 1986 and referred the matter to the
Planning Commission for consideration of several amendments to the
zoning ordinance.
The proposed amendments would prohibit the construction of Guest
Houses in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone and the R-2 (One
and Two Family Residence) zone. The amendments also propose that
there be established a specific limitation on the occupancy of
Guest Houses for any one guest to no more than 60 days per year.
There being no testimony either for or against, the public hearing
was closed.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to amend the ordinance to change the
specified time to 90 days instead of 60 days.
Director of Building and Housing Grady cited the problems with
enforcing the Guest House provisions since enforcement officers
are not able to monitor lengths of stays by guests or whether rent
is being paid for use of the guest house.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss commented that these types of
structures are not self-policing as stated by staff and indicated
she could support the ordinance because it gives the City a tool
for regulating R-1 neighborhoods.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading, as
amended.
Councilman Malcolm left the dais at this time.
Minutes - 7 - April 15, 1986
6. PUBLIC HEARING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
EMERGENCY ACTIONS TAKEN BY SDG&E TO
REPAIR A FUEL OIL LEAK, RESTORE THE SITE,
ON-GOING WATER QUALITY MONITORING, FENCE
REPAIR, AND SITE REVEGETATION (Community
Development Director)
RESOLUTION 12435 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO SDG&E FOR THE
REPAIR OF A FUEL OIL LEAK, RESTORATION OF
THE SITE AND ONGOING MONITORING AND FENCE
REPAIR
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor pro Tempore
McCandliss declared the public hearing open.
Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the Chula
Vista Bayfront Specific Plan was certified by the California
Coastal Commission on January 25, 1985. The Bayfront Specific
Plan is the implementation program for the City's Local Coastal
Program (LCP). The LCP includes coastal development procedures
determined by the Commission to be legally adequate for the
issuance of Coastal development permits. Thus, the City of Chula
Vista has assumed permit authority for the Chula Vista Coastal
Zone.
The measures taken by SDG&E to repair the leak and restore the
site as well as the ongoing water quality monitoring, fence
repair, and revegetation allowed by issuance of the Coastal
Development Permit are categorically exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines under
Class 2(c).
The recommendation was for Council to find the emergency actions
taken by SDG&E consistent with and adequate to carry out the
policies of the certified Chula Vista Bayfront LCP and issue a
Coastal Development Permit for said actions subject to certain
conditions.
There being no testimony either for or against, the public hearing
was closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved. (Councilman
Malcolm out.)
7. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS
OF LAND FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS
FOR OTAY LAKES ROAD AND OTHER PURPOSES
(Continued from April 8, 1986) (Director
of Public Works/City Engineer)
Minutes - 8 - April 15, 1986
a. RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE NECESSITY
OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
PUBLIC STREET, EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE,
SEWER AND SLOPES AND AUTHORIZING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH EASTLAKE
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO COVER THE FULL
COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
EASEMENTS ALONG OTAY LAKES ROAD AND
RANCHO JANAL ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
c. RESOLUTION DEPUTIZING THE FIRM OF LUCE, FORWARD,
HAMILTON AND SCRIPPS AS DEPUTY CITY
ATTORNEYS TO CONDUCT THE CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS AND DIRECTING SAID FIRM TO
SEEK AN ORDER OF IMMEDIATE POSSESSION FOR
THE SUBJECT EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
A request for continuance for this item was received by Council.
MSC (Scott/McCandliss) to continue the public hearing to May 6,
1986. (Councilman Malcolm out.)
Councilman Malcolm returned to the dais at this time.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Dr. Harold Elrick, 480 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, requested
assistance (i.e., traffic control, reserve police) to stage
the 6th Annual Plaza Bonita International USA-Mexico Spring
Festival Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, May 4, 1986.
The marathon will begin on Plaza Bonita Boulevard and finish
on the off-ramp at the north end of Rosarita Beach.
Approximately 500 to 1,000 runners are expected to
participate in this event.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve and refer to staff with
conditions.
b. Jack Unger, 714 Elm, Chula Vista, stated that an individual
has been residing in a guest house in his neighborhood for 2
years and now the owner of that structure has received a
permit from the City to convert their existing garage to
another living area. He requested the City enforce
requirements of R-1 zones.
Minutes - 10 April 15, 1986
The County of San Diego, acting as acquiring agency for the
Bayfront Trolley Station Project, has submitted documents for
approval by the City which would deed a portion of the City's
Public Works Yard as a right-of-way for the Bayfront Station
Project. The property to be acquired is an approximate 40' x 490'
right-of-way, or 0,450 acres.
The recommendation was for Council to approve the following
documents:
1. "Statement of Just Compensation" for the City property in the
amount of $147,000.
2. The "Grant Deed" for the subject property.
3. The "Real Property Contract" between the County of San Diego
and the City of Chula Vista pertaining to acquisition of the
subject property.
11. RESOLUTION 12438 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM DOROTHY
DAVIES AND DAVID P. DAVIES FOR SEWER
PURPOSES WITHIN PARCEL MAP 85-3 (Director
of Public Works/City Engineer)
On November 1, 1984, the Engineering and Planning Departments
conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map 85-3 (Seavale Gardens,
at the northwest quadrant of Third Avenue and Sea Vale Street).
Said Parcel Map involves the division of one lot into four
parcels. The developer also proposes the construction of a public
sewer system to serve all four parcels.
12. RESOLUTION 12439 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR POLICE
BUILDING ELEVATOR INSTALLATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,900 (Director of Building &
Housing)
On November 26, 1985, the City Council passed Resolution NO. 12266
awarding a contract to Si-Mac Construction in the amount of
$90,719 to install an elevator in the Police Building. Change
Order No. 1 adds a sink with running water in the weapons loading
and cleaning room at a cost of $1,900.
13. RESOLUTION 12440 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ASSEMBLYMAN STEVE
PEACE FOR LEASING OF OFFICE SPACE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Assistant City Manager)
Minutes - 11 - April 15, 1986
Assemblyman Peace leases Suite B of the Legislative Office
Building which consists of approximately 1450 square feet. Under
terms of the expired lease, the monthly rental was $914.04 per
month; effective December 1, 1985, under terms of the new lease,
the rent has been increased to $1,000 per month. This new lease
agreement has been executed on behalf of Assemblyman Peace by the
Chief Administrative Officer Of the Assembly Rules Committee and
is ready for Council approval.
14. RESOLUTION 12441 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FUNDING
TO SANDAG FOR CONTINUING OPERATION OF THE
REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLEARINGHOUSE
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Public Safety)
The Regional Criminal Justice Clearinghouse was funded by the
County on a two year pilot basis to provide accurate and timely
information to assist local decision-makers in developing crime
control policies. Recently, the SANDAG Board and the Council
approved a proposal to continue the Clearinghouse at an annual
cost of $150,000. It is recommended that the County be
responsible for two-thirds of the cost and the remaining ~50,000
be divided on a population basis by those cities not served by the
Sheriff.
Based on this formula the Chula Vista payment for fiscal year
1986-87 will be $3,777 including the Montgomery population.
15. ORDINANCE 2143 AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING METER RATES
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Deputy City
Attorney)
The amendment to Section 10.56.020 increases current meter fees
and to change the duration of meters in several locations.
The Ordinance was placed on First Reading at the meeting of April
8, 1986.
16. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOST AND
STOLEN PROPERTY - FIRST READING (Director
of Public Safety)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
17. ORDINANCE 2146 LIMITING AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT PAYABLE
FROM THE BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS, LIMITING
TIME FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS, ADVANCES AND
INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE SAID PROJECT
AREAS, AND LIMITING TIME FOR COMMENCING
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS WITHIN SAID
PROJECT AREAS - FIRST READING (City
Attorney/Community Development Director)
Minutes - 12 April 15, 1986
State Senate Bill 690 requires redevelopment plans adopted prior
to October 1, 1976 to incorporate new limitations concerning the
allocation of tax revenues and establishing and incurring debts
and on commencement of eminent domain proceedings.
18. EMERGENCY ADDING SECTION 19.24.010H TO THE CHULA
ORDINANCE VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING DESIGNER
SHOWCASE 1986 TO BE CONDUCTED AS AN
ACCESSORY USE IN AN R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE
FROM APRIL 24 TO MAY 26, 1986 (Director
of Planning)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
19. REPORT CRACKED FOUNDATIONS IN BONITA RIDGE
ESTATES SUBDIVISION (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
16. ORDINANCE 2147 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOST
AND STOLEN PROPERTY - FIRST READING
(Director of Public Safety)
In answer to Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss' question, Director of
Public Safety Winters explained the major change of the ordinance
deals with the processing of found bicycles.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to place the ordinance on First Reading,
the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed
and approved unanimously.
18. EMERGENCY ADDING SECTION 19.24.010H TO THE CHULA
ORDINANCE 2148 VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING DESIGNER
SHOWCASE 1986 TO BE CONDUCTED AS AN
ACCESSORY USE IN AN R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE
FROM APRIL 24 TO MAY 26, 1986 (Director
of Planning)
On March 25, 1986, the City Council asked staff to return to
Council with an emergency ordinance, or whatever might be
appropriate, to sanction a proposed temporary tent to be erected
for two days during the week of April 21, 1986 for the Designers
Showcase on Second Avenue. The Showcase is to preview the
remodeling of the historic houses on 642-644 Second Avenue.
Minutes ~ 13 April 15, 1986
Councilman Moore questioned the requirement of the shuttle bus
service.
In response, Director Krempl reported Designer Showcase personnel
prefer not to have shuttle bus service. Staff feels this
requirement is important but the service does not have to be
exclusively used for this event. Cost for the service is $21 per
hour for a 25 passenger vehicle provided by Chula Vista Transit.
MS (Malcolm/Moore) to place the emergency ordinance on first
reading and adoption the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION
MS (Moore/Malcolm) to amend paragraph 1 of the ordinance to state:
instead of "shuttle bus service shall be provided," "shuttle bus
service shall be provided as an option to Designer Showcase."
Councilman Scott suggested the City pick up the cost to provide
shuttle bus service. This service should be made available to the
public but not everyone has to use it, and it should not be
mandatory to advertise availability of this service.
Councilman Malcolm withdrew his second and the motion died for
lack of a second.
The motion to place the ordinance on First Reading and adoption
passed unanimously.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to contact the Designer Showcase
(personnel) and see if there is a problem with the cost and if
there is, suggest they (Designer Showcase) apply to the City for
relief.
19. REPORT CRACKED FOUNDATIONS IN BONITA RIDGE
ESTATES SUBDIVISION (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
At the meeting of October 15, 1985, the City Council discussed the
problems with cracked building foundations in the Bonita Ridge
Estates Subdivision especially along Fallbrook Court. Council
requested staff prepare a report outlining "lessons" which had
been learned to prevent problems in future developments in the
City's eastern territories.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt reported the cost
of developing Seismic and Geologic Hazard Management Zones as an
Overlay on the City's Seismic Safety Element would cost ~40,000 to
$50,000. The cost of retaining a third party soil engineer would
be paid by the developer.
Minutes - 14 April 15, 1986
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss suggested before the Council takes
action on this item, input from the construction industry
federation should be obtained to determine any impacts because of
requirements of the building industry.
MSUC (.McCandliss/Scott) to refer this item to the construction
industry for a report to be brought back to Council.
OTHER REPORTS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
20. RESOLUTION 12442 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT IN A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
On November 12, 1985, the City Council, through the adoption of
certain Resolutions, initiated the proceedings for Assessment
District No. 85-2. On December 17, 1985, by Resolution No. 12292,
Council awarded the first of three (phased) contracts for the
construction of designated wa~er, sewer and street improvements in
EastLake Phase I.
On April 9, 1986, the City Engineer received sealed bids for the
second phase of the assessment District 85-2 work which is "Phase
II, 980 Zone Pump Station."
The recommendation was for Council to appropriate funds, accept
bids and award contract to Olson Construction Co., 9747 Olson
Drive, P.O. Box 87483, San Diego, CA 92138, in the amount of
$988,500 (low bidder).
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE McCANDLISS, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
20a. RESOLUTION 12443 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT TO BID AND
STATING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PURCHASE THE
CARPET FOR THE LIBRARY (Library Director)
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated this resolution is necessary
because only one supplier is available for dyeing the carpet.
Library Director Lane explained by going with Mohawk Carpet
Company, the City is guaranteed the cost of ~19 per yard for this
unique type carpeting.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Minutes - 15 - April 15, 1986
21. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss distributed copies of an invitation from
the EastLake Development Company regarding a seminar "San
Diego - Pulling Together" co-sponsored by the
Commercial/Industrial Council of the Building Industry
Association, the National Association Of Industrial and
Office Parks, and the San Diego Economic Development
Corporation to be held on April 25 at the Hotel
Intercontinental.
b. The Deputy Director of Public Works is working on the
graffiti problem on the Bayfront Trolley Line recently
referred to by the Council.
c. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reported the asphalt
problem at Hilltop Elementary School has been reviewed by the
Zoning Administrator. Staff has suggested an encroachment
permit be obtained by the School Board for the installation
of concrete instead of asphalt at this location.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to write a letter to the (Chula Vista)
Elementary School Board asking them to put in concrete instead of
asphalt (along "J" Street).
d. City Manager Goss noted in the past two years, funds have
been provided in the CIP budget for landscaping at the
Trolley station.
e. A Council sub-committee has been formed regarding relocation
of the bowling alley on "E" Street. Staff will set up a
meeting with the County Real Estate Committee if this is the
route the Council wishes to pursue.
22. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss commented on notification
received from the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District
relating to termination of the contract for fire services
(automatic aid).
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated currently there are no
on-going negotiations with the fire protection district;
however, they would be open to meeting with the Council
sub-committee regarding this issue.
Councilman Scott declared this is an illegal use of City
funds and advised the Council not to negotiate with the
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District.
Minutes - 16 - April 15, 1986
It was moved by Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss for the Council
committee to convene in order to meet with representatives of
the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District to discuss
termination of this contract.
The motion died for lack of a second.
b. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) for a Closed Session regarding
current litigation (Hopper vs. Chula Vista and Gomez vs.
Chula Vista) at the close of the business meeting.
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN FRANK A. SCOTT (see item 23i).
b. Councilman Moore discussed the need to have representatives
of the RV community meet with staff regarding that section of
the Community Appearance Program. He suggested that this
topic be separate from the public hearing scheduled for April
22.
MS (Moore/McCandliss) to separate the RV concern from the rest of
the Community Appearance Program public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the scheduled public hearing.
Specifically, the RV is one element of the community
appearance program; public hearing involves amendments to
eight (8) sections of the ordinance; schedule a workshop to
discuss the RV'S issue.
The motion to separate the RV portion of the public hearing passed
unanimously.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to form a workshop group consisting of a
number of RV representatives, staff, and 2 members of the City
Council and review that portion of the Community Appearance
Program.
Discussion followed concerning rescheduling the entire public
hearing. Assistant City Attorney Gill advised this item
could be taken off calendar and re-advertised.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to continue the (Community Appearance
Program) public hearing for 90 days.
c. Councilman Malcolm suggested Councilman Scott participate in
review of the potential candidates for his vacated Seat.
d. Councilman Scott noted the area south of Palomar west of
Interstate 5 is a conglomerate of industrial and residential
which would be a good location for redevelopment as it meets
the income criteria for this type of a district.
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MSUC (Scott/Moore) to have staff look into this with the
possibility of making it a redevelopment area.
e. Councilman Scott discussed the use of Port District property
adjacent to Rohr for possible expansion of Rohr facilities.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to have staff look into this possibility
(expansion of Rohr facility).
f. Councilman Scott suggested if undercover operations of local
high schools for drugs is not currently being undertaken by
the Police Department, this should be encouraged.
g. Councilman Scott remarked the City has an excellent Park
Ranger but one or two more should be considered by Council in
the next fiscal year budget.
h. An additional 4 or 5 Zoning Enforcement Officers was also
suggested by Councilman Scott to be included in the next
budget process.
i. Councilman Scott tendered his resignation from the Chula
Vista City Council effective midnight tonight.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept the resignation of Councilman
Scott with regret.
j. Councilman Scott discussed the extensive amount of time
Councilmembers must spend on representing the City and the
small compensation for this work.
k. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) for Councilman Scott to Chair the
Charter Review Committee and have the Mayor nominate the
balance of the members to this committee.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 10:12 p.m. The City
Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported Closed Session
ended at 10:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:50 p.m. to Tuesday, April 22, 1986, at 7 p.m.
and the Council Conference on Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m.
lerk Deputy City Clerk
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