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
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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