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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1986/06/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, June 3, 1986 Council Chamber 4:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Malcolm (arrived late), Moore, Campbell MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman McCandliss STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of May 22, 1986 MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF TINA NAPIER, 1986 "FAIREST OF THE FAIR" Del Mar Fair Board representative This item was trailed pending the arrival of Miss Napier. b. PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COLORING CONTEST WINNERS FOR THE CHULA VISTA MEDALLION - Councilman Moore, Co-Chairman, 75th Anniversary Committee Katherine Floto, President of the Clearview PTA Council and Sharon Giles, Chula Vista Elementary School Board representative, introduced the first and second place winners and presented them with certificates and anniversary medallions. Mr. Frank Tarantino, Co-Chairman of the 75th Anniversary Committee, displayed anniversary T-shirts also to be given to the winners c. REPORT ON CREATION OF A HERITAGE PARK ON SECOND AVENUE - Mayor Cox In the 1986 State of the City Address, the Mayor discussed the need to continue the City's efforts to preserve its unique history by acquiring suitable land to create a "Heritage Park." Minutes - 2 June 3, 1986 If approved, this proposal would require funding of $125,000 per year for a maximum of four years from the City's General Fund reserves. Mayor Cox discussed positive actions to preserve Chula Vista's heritage; suggested sites of 614 through 644 Second Avenue be considered as locations for this park; proposed Council consider taking formal action during budget review process to allocate $125,000 per year for acquisition of properties located between 614 and 644 Second Avenue only when they become available for sale; New School of Architecture was requested to provide various options for layout of the park. Tony Cutri, of the New School of Architecture, submitted slides depicting six options for the Heritage Park concept as depicted by his students. Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time, 4:30 p.m. MSUC (Campbell/Malcolm) refer this item to staff for evaluation and bring it back in conjunction with budget deliberations on CIP. 2a. Introduction of "Fairest of the Fair" Holly Young, representing the Del Mar Fair Board, introduced the 1986 "Fairest of the Fair," Tina Napier. Miss Napier stated the Fair would run from June 19 through July 6 and invited the Mayor and City Council to the Exposition. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION FOR VALLEY FORGE MEDAL OF HONOR GROVE MEMORIAL - Aaron T. Meadows, President, "STUDENTS OPTIMISTIC FOR FUTURE AMERICA," %Freedoms Foundation, San Diego Chapter, P.O. Box 81614, San Diego 92138 SOFFA requested contributions to replace a fiberglass monument representing the State of California at Valley Forge. While this request is a worthwhile endeavor on the part of SOFFA, the City Manager could not recommend City financial. participation indicating private donations, rather than public participation, appear more appropriate. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to file the request. b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF PROPOSALS RELATING TO INTERSTATE BANKING LEGISLATION (AB 1492) John Heilman, Mayor, City of West Hollywood, 8611 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Minutes - 3 - June 3, 1986 Council was urged to support amendments to this legislation which will be heard by the Senate Banking & Commerce Committee in June. It was recommended this request be referred to the Legislative Committee. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to file the request. c. CONCERN REGARDING APPOINTING ELECTED OFFICIALS AS TROLLEY BOARD MEMBERS - Joseph D. Dordahl, 710 Gretchen Road, Chula Vista 92010 Mr. Dordahl disagreed with Council's recent action suggesting that trolley board members be elected officials. It was recommended the letter be acknowledged and filed. MSUC (Cox/Moore) refer this to the Executive Committee of the San Diego County Division of the League of California Cities. d. REQUEST TO CONSIDER SB 2232 Thomas C. Schumacher, Jr., Executive Vice President, California Trucking Association, 1251 Beacon Blvd., W. Sacramento, CA 95691 This association expressed concern that SB 2232 will create transportation problems for local businesses and increased liability exposure for this jurisdiction if it is enacted without corrective amendments. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this request to the Legislative Committee. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF MAJOR USE PERMIT PCC-86-24M, GRANTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION; REQUEST TO CONTINUE AUTOMOBILE DISMANTLING AND SCRAP OPERATIONS AT 128 MACE STREET AND 140 CENTER STREET - MARY REED (Continued from May 20, 1986)(Director of Planning) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open. Council continued this item from the meeting of 5/20/86 so that the potential action of approval of the Major Use Permit only until December 31, 1986, might receive additional environmental assessment. Since the public review period extends to June 8, 1986, the Director of Planning requested the public hearing be continued another week to June 10, 1986. MS (Cox/Moore) to continue the hearing to the meeting of June 10, 1986. Minutes - 4 June 3, 1986 Dick Reynolds, Phillips-Reynolds Engineering, Inc., 71 North Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, explained there are three different lessees of the one property at 128 Mace Street; requested clarification on Council's previous action that the problem tenant is Chula Vista Recycling, or all three tenants would have to move out by December 31, 1986; complaints were not against the other two tenants; requested legal interpretation regarding requiring the business to relocate outside of the City if this is the case. The motion to continue the public hearing to June 10 passed unanimously. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Warren Nellsen, 2108 Harrison, San Diego, stated he is an owner of property in the immediate area of the construction of Route 252; suggested Chula Vista officials appear at the August meeting regarding this issue; suggested more amenities, improvements, and affordable housing to the area should be provided by SEDC; property should be double-developed with a connector road leaving all land for development. CONSENT CALENDAR (6 11) Items 6 and 8 pulled. MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to approve the Consent Calendar. 6. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NAUTICAL MUSEUM RELATING TO THE TALL SHIP CALIFORNIAN (Continued from May 27, 1986)(Director of Management Services) Pulled from Consent Calendar. 7. REPORT PCM-86-24 - CONSIDERATION OF SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES FOR THE RANCHO DEL REY AREA OF EL RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN - MCMILLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Director of Planning) RESOLUTION 12504 APPROVING SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) BOUNDARIES FOR RANCHO DEL REY On November 5, 1985, the City Council adopted the revised E1 Rancho del Rey (ERDR) Specific Plan. The Specific Plan established certain criteria for later dividing the 1,582 acre Corcoran Ranch SPA into planning sub-areas, the boundaries of which were to be reviewed and approved prior to the preparation and processing of sub-area plans. The new owners of the property now propose to divide the 1,582 acres into four separate SPA's (collectively called the Rancho del Rey area) but use the same 'boundary approval process noted above. Minutes - 5 - June 3, 1986 Councilman Malcolm questioned if Council's action on this item would weaken the agreement with McMillin relative to estate homes. In response, Director Of Planning Krempl stated the proposal meets the Specific Plan criteria. In addition, the Planning Commission was informed McMillin wishes to provide estate lots in Bonita Long Canyon. Staff feels they are meeting the established guidelines to provide estate housing. 8. RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 6716 REGARDING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Director of Building & Housing) Pulled from Consent Calendar. 9. RESOLUTION 12505 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE SWEETWATER AREA TRAFFIC CORRIDOR STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) In 1985, the City Council approved the expenditure of ~50,000 in the FY 1985-86 CIP as the City's share to conduct a traffic corridor study in the Sweetwater Valley. The study is intended to be a joint effort by Chula Vista, National City, the County of San Diego, and CalTrans and will be handled through a traffic and transportation consultant. The County's share of the project's cost are budgeted in their 1985-86 budget. The agreement is necessary to outline the terms and conditions by whic~ the study will be accomplished and enable the County to encumber their share ($30,000) of the project costs. Although not part of this agreement, CALTRANS staff will also be participating in the study. In order to encumber these funds, this agreement must be executed specifying the terms and conditions of a study before June 30, 1986. The total estimated cost of the study is ~80,000 and will' be shared by the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego, and perhaps the City of National City. The City's share (~50,000) is budgeted in the FY 1985-86 Capital Improvement Budget. 10. ORDINANCE 2151 AMENDING CHAPTER 19.62 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT GARAGE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning) Minutes - 6 - June 3, 1986 In April, 1985, the City Council directed staff to return with a report and recommendation regarding whether garage conversions should be prohibited in the City. The Council considered the report on March 25, 1986, and directed staff to prepare an amendment to the garage conversion provisions of the Municipal Code with a referral to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. The ordinance was placed on First Reading on May 27, 1986. 11. ORDINANCE 2152 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENTS WITH APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-N, C-C AND C-T COMMERCIAL ZONES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning) The City Council, in its meeting Of March 11, 1986, reviewed a report prepared by staff evaluating the appeal procedure for Conditional Use Permits as it applied to matters heard by the Planned Commission. Staff~ in reviewing land uses subject to the CUP process and the present procedure for CUP review, recommended that a zoning text amendment be processed which would require a rezoning for any proposed residential development in a commercial zoning district, rather than processing a conditional use permit. Council accepted the report and directed staff to proceed with a zoning text amendment deleting construction of apartments in commercial zones with approval of a conditional use permit. This ordinance was placed on First Reading on May 27, 1986. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6. RESOLUTION 12506 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NAUTICAL MUSEUM RELATING TO THE TALL SHIP CALIFORNIAN (Continued from May 27, t986)(Director of Management Services) At its meeting of April 22, the City Council authorized staff to pursue the Southern Home Port designation of the City for the Tall Ship Californian. The Council approved in concept the expenditure of $5,000 during the current fiscal year, with an additional $20,000 to be considered as part of the budget deliberation for FY 1986-87. Mayor Cox acknowledged a letter from the Chula Vista Marina offering $2,500 to partially fund the ship's operation for the first year. He suggested soliciting other businesses to underwrite this cost. Minutes - 7 - June 3, 1986 Public information Coordinator Cox informed Council that the Port District approved the dredging proposal and wave attenuation pier plan this afternoon. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. RESOLUTION 12507 AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 6716 REGARDING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS (Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Director of Building & Housing) On January 16, 1973, Council adopted a Council policy on change orders. At that time, change orders were allowed to be made by the Director of Public Works in the amount not to exceed $1,000. The purpose of this resolution is to modify that policy to be more reflective of today's cost. The recommendation was to approve increasing amount of contract change orders approved by staff to $5,000 (Director of Public Works) and ~10,000 (City Manager). Councilman Moore concurred with the City Manager's recommendation; howevert he suggested staff provide an "unless otherwise directed" type of information memo to Council pertaining to change orders. Discussion ensued regarding procedure to amend a change order; escalation of costs and getting information to City Council delays contract; only administrative approval necessary for change orders for certain amounts; Council should give staff more authority relating to these change orders; aggregate amount of change orders approved by staff. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to amend the proposed changes as set forth (on page 3 of the staff report) and include that a logical place for an "unless otherwise directed" memo will be furnished by the authority that grants that funding (either $5,000 or below by Public Works or $5,000-$10,000 by the City Manager). RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, as amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. OTHER REPORTS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 12. REPORT CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO ADD TWO 9 SQ. FT. SIGN PANELS TO THE EXISTING "MEDICAL CENTER" OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE ,(Director Of Planning) Minutes 8 June 3, 1986 Councilman Campbell stated he is a member of the Board of Directors and an officer on the Community Hospital Board and would refrain from discussions on this item stating a possible conflict of interest. (Councilman Campbell left the dais). Separate requests have been received to authorize two additional sign panels on the existing Medical Center Off-site directional sign located within the public right-of-way at the southwest corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Medical Center Drive. The panels would each be 9 sq. ft. and identify the "Birch-Patrick Convalescent Center" and "Scripps Clinic." The total sign area would increase from 148.5 square feet to 166.5 square feet. The staff recommendation was that Council deny the requests. Councilman Malcolm, noting the absence of Councilwoman McCandliss, suggested this item be continued, adding since non-profit entities must follow the law regarding signage, the same should apply for "for-profit" entities. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue this item for a period of one week (June 10, 1986). Councilman Campbell returned to the dais. 13. RESOLUTION 12508 APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND APPROVING PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE AUGUST 24, 1986 SAN DIEGO POPS SYMPHONY CONCERT AT THE "J" STREET MARINA BEYOND THE PORT DISTRICT'S CONTRIBUTION OF ~16,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Parks & Recreation) The Chula Vista 75th Anniversary Cultural Committee contacted the San Diego Pops Symphony regarding the possibility of having a summer concert at the Marina as a cultural event for the City's Diamond Jubilee. At the March 4 'Council meeting, the Mayor announced that the San Diego Unified Port District has agreed to furnish $16,000 towards the direct costs for the Symphony if the City agreed to absorb the incidental cost for the event. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION 12509 APPROPRIATING $55,000 FROM THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND FOR THE 1986 FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Minutes 9 June 3, 1986 An advance of $55,000 from the Traffic Signal Fund is necessary for cash flow involving the 1986 Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management Program. A Federal Grant in the amount of $42,000 for this project was awarded to the City in December 1985 and will be used to reimburse the Traffic Signal Fund when it is received by the City. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for a Closed Session for purposes of personnel, at the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting, and discussions relating to the Section 404 Permit, pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Coastal Commission), and potential litigation. b. City Manager Goss distributed Supplemental Budget Memo #9 relating to economic development. 16. MAYOR'S REPORT None. 17. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Campbell stated since he does not receive monetary compensation for his duties with the medical center, he has been advised by the City Attorney he can participate in further discussions relating to that item. b. Councilman Moore, referring to the City Attorney's memo on abandoned vehicles, suggested the Council consider directing staff to establish "no standing" zones in these areas. Mayor Cox pointed out that "No Parking" areas have been designated in the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment District and suggested it would be better to establish "No Overnight Parking" zones in areas mentioned by Councilman Moore. MSUC (Moore/Cox) direct staff to review the pros and cons of "No Standing" zones versus "No Parking" zones in dismantling yard areas for a report back to Council. c. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) authorize staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature in opposition to the Governor's budget revisions which eliminate the Transportation Planning & Development Account ($960,000). d. Councilman Malcolm discussed AB 4155 (Killea) - San Diego Bay Study On Water Quality. Minutes 10 - June 3, 1986 Assistant to the City Manager Morris explained Assemblywoman Killea's staff indicated the legislation is proposed to be amended to include other bay cities in San Diego. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) a letter be sent noting the bill should be amended to include other bay cities. e. Councilman Malcolm discussed SB 2477 (Ellis) Amends the 1911 Improvement Act of the Street and Highway Code. The Legislative Committee recommends sending a letter opposing this bill. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to send a letter opposing SB 2477. f. Mayor Cox discussed two League of California Cities tort reform bills: AB 4300 and AB 4400 relating to joint severance liability. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to support AB 4300 and AB 44. g. Mayor Cox noted a Special Redevelopment Agency meeting was to follow this afternoon's Council meeting; however, the City Attorney advised against this since the press was not notified in time. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:40 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported Closed Session ended at 6:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT AT 6:50 p.m. to the Council Budget Sessions on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, 1986, at 4 p.m. and the CIP Tour on Saturday, June 7, 1986 at 8 a.m. Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC ~ Adele A. Sarmi/ento City Clerk Deputy City Clerk 0808C/as STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, A~ele A. Sarmiento, being first duly sworn depose and say: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista. That the reqular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Tuesday, June 3, 1986, and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the Order of Adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday, June 4, 1986, at the hour of 3 p.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of June 4, 1986, was held. Adele A. Sarmiento Deputy City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to be ore me this day o 19[~. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, June 3, 1986 The City Council met in the Council Chamber of the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 4 p.m. with the following: Councilmen Present: Campbell, Cox, Malcolm, Moore Councilmen Absent: McCandliss ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Wednesday, June 4, 1986, at 4 p.m. in the Council Ch~onference Room, City Hall/ ~u~F/~xx~]4~~udx~dMng, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, Adele A. Sarmiento, Deputy 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 June 3, 1986 Adele A. Sarmiento Deputy City Clerk City of Chula Vista, California