HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1986/06/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, June 24, 1986
6:00 p.m. (Closed Session) Council Chamber
MSUC (Moore/Campbell) to recess to Closed Session for litigation
matters (Hopper vs. Chula Vista and "Meet and Confer)."
The Council recessed at 6:00 and reconvened to the regularly
scheduled meeting at 7:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore,
Campbell, McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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 June 17, 1986
(7:00 p.m.).
MSUC (Campbell/McCandliss) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAIMING JULY 1986 "HIRE A YOUTH MONTH"
The Proclamation was presented to Tim Mullenix, representing
the Private Industry Council.
Don Heye presented Mayor Cox with a photograph of the Mayor
taken as a token of their appreciation for the Mayor's work in
this program.
b. PROCLAIMING JULY 1986 "PARKS & RECREATION MONTH"
The Proclamation was presented to Manuel Mollinedo, Director of
Parks & Recreation.
Minutes - 2 - June 24, 1986
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONCERNS REGARDING JUNE 5, 1986 SPECIAL MOBILEHOME ISSUES
COMMITTEE MEETING - Heinz D. Seiler
Mr. Seiler asked that the Mobilehome Issues Committee meeting
of June 5, 1986 be declared invalid and requested the
following:
a. The National CPI as the triggering mechanism for 1997.
b. NO pass-throughs. These costs are already figured in the
CPI.
c. Binding arbitration. This was not even brought up at the
meeting of June 5, 1986.
d. Other mutual park problems could be mediated by the Chula
Vista 1997 Commission, upon request of 51% of residents,
since too many parks cannot get a meeting with the
owners, for various reasons.
e. Roll back of rents to a year such as 1982.
The City Manager recommended the communication be acknowledged
and filed.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to approve staff recommendation.
b. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION PROHIBITING
TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES - Fred J. Lee,
Executive Director, San Diego Humane Society & S.P.C.A. Inc.,
887 Sherman Street, San Diego 92110
The Humane Society requested passage of legislaton relating to
the safe transportation of animals in vehicles for the safety
of other drivers.
The City Manager indicated that while the rationale contained
in this letter appeared convincing to adopt ordinances for the
protection of pets riding in -pick-up trucks, he was
recommending this be referred to staff for report in order to
determine why this proposal failed to pass the State
Legislature.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to file the request.
c. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF PROPOSAL TO SEEK COST RECOVERY FROM
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR PROVISION OF COUNTY SERVICES TO ILLEGAL
IMMIGRANTS - Susan Golding, Supervisor, District 3, San Diego
County Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 335, San Diego 92101
The City Manager stated City Council may wish to support this
proposal. If not, he was recommending it be referred to staff
for report.
Minutes - 3 - June 24, 1986
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to respond to Supervisor Golding's request
and that the letter go out over the Mayor's signature.
d. pETITION CONCERNING LOT SPLITS BORDERING LAS FLORES DRIVE NEAR
"D" STREET - Residents at 123, 135, 138, 139 and 171 Minot
Avenue, Chula Vista
The request of the residents was that any future lot splits
bordering on Las Flores Drive have driveways exiting onto Las
Flores thus alleviating excess traffic coming on to Minot
Avenue.
The City Manager reported that Planning expects that the Las
Flores zoning study will be done in 30-60 days, with a 30 day
review. There is currently one active application referenced
in the letter from the residents in the area. If Council
wants to institute a moratorium, it should be referred to
staff to bring back an ordinance with appropriate findings;
otherwise, he recommended the letter be received and
acknowledged with the understanding that the study will be
processed in the above mentioned time schedule, and with the
further understanding that it is staff's intent to deny the
parcel map now pending.
Mr. Leonard Aguillard, 138 Minor Avenue, Chula Vista, stated
that he was present 15 months ago when the Council directed
staff to come back with a report and to take some action.
Nothing has been done since then and in the meantime the lots
are continually being split.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation and
if the parcel is approved that it be appealed directly to the City
Council.
e. REQUEST FOR REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Mayor Cox
The following individuals have requested appointments:
Kevin O'Neill - Design Review Committee
Frank Tarantino Human Relations Commission
Beverly Strahl - Human Relations Commission
Doris Cox International Friendship Commission
Eric Money-Penny - International Friendship Commission
Peggy Donovan - Resource Conservation Commission
Gregory Rowe - Resource Conservation Commission
Suzanne Harris - Safety Commission
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to approve the reappointments.
Minutes - 4 - June 24, 1986
f. REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION ON JOINT COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO/SANDAG
"REGIONAL GROWTH AND PLANNING TASK FORCE" Leon L. Williams,
Supervisor-Fourth District, County Board of Supervisors, 1600
Pacific Highway, San Diego 92101
Supervisor Williams asked for Council's support and
participation on the 21-member Task Force.
The City Manager noted that Supervisor Williams' comments
regarding the need for comprehensive evaluation of regional
growth and planning within the County certainly are worthwhile
considering. As he observes, there is a need for such
planning, and often it is accomplished on an ad hoc basis
among affected jurisdictions.
The City Manager recommended this proposal be supported but
that it be accomplished through SANDAG as the Regional
Planning Agency of which the County and various cities in the
County are members.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve staff recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
UNDERGROUNDING EXISTING OVERHEAD
TRANSMISSION LINES THROUGH THE PROPERTY AT
612 PASEO DEL REY (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained that the
owner has applied for a building permit for a Day Care Center.
The City Code requires that all structures and buildings being
constructed within the exterior boundary lines of such property
shall have all electrical, distribution service wires and/or
cables placed underground. The owner has requested a waiver of
the undergrounding requirements.
The recommendation was that (1) the Council hold the subject
public hearing to consider a deferral of the undergrounding
requirement rather than a waiver and, (2) the applicant shall
enter into an agreement with the City wherein he agrees to waive
the right to protest the formation of any future undergrounding
district and to participate in the district in the event such
formation occurs.
Councilman Malcolm voiced his concern with allowing the deferral
noting that this road is designated as a scenic highway.
Minutes - 5 - June 24, 1986
Mr. Sam Barnhart, 7636 Miramar Road, San Diego, representing
Child's World, Inc., stated (1) the waiver should be granted, (2)
the undergrounding requirements were an unknown factor, (3) the
cost is already $125,000 more than that charged by the County of
San Diego for a facility they are building there, (4) they had to
build a retaining wall along the channel and put in a crib wall,
(5) all the utility lines they are putting in will be underground,
(6) investors will be coming in to take over the facility asking
for a 25-year lease and this cost may affect that sale, (7)
$40,000 is unfair to request them to pay for the undergrounding -
the $11,000 is a "back-breaker;" however they will agree to their
fair share.
There being no further testimony either for or against, the public
hearing was closed.
Councilman Malcolm stated he would like to refer this item back to
staff. Although he does not approve of having a day care center
here, it was a decision of the Council to allow this. He would
like to see staff meet with SDG&E and perhaps get the cost down
and also, to consider placing a lien on the church property so
that the City can recapture that money once the improvements are
in.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to refer this back to staff for a report
on how to remove the poles in a joint cooperative effort with the
City of Chula Vista (being the potential property owner). The
report is to come back in two weeks (July 8) at which time the
public hearing will be reopened.
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF A DISPOSITION &
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH KIDS UNLIMITED
FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY
PROPERTY (Continued from May 13,
1986)(Community Development Director)
RESOLUTION 12551 ENTERING INTO A DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH KIDS UNLIMITED FOR THE SALE
AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTY AND
APPROVING THE GRANT DEED FOR SAID SALE
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
In a written report to Council, Community Development Director
Desrochers stated that in February 1986, the City Council accepted
a bid from Kids Unlimited for the purchase and development of
City-owned property north of Telegraph Canyon Road and east of
Paseo del Rey. Since that date, the Design Review Committee has
reviewed and approved the development's site plan and elevations
and the Planning Commission has issued a conditional use permit to
allow the construction of a child care facility. Also, an escrow
account has been opened by the City for conveyance of the site.
Minutes - 6 - June 24, 1986
To complete the project's processing, the applicant needs to: (1)
submit and obtain a waiver for the undergrounding of SDG&E
transmission lines that cross the property; (2) agree to
provisions of a disposition and development agreement; and (3)
finalize a schedule of performance.
The recommendation was that the City Council enter into a
Disposition and Development Agreement with Kids Unlimited for the
sale and development of City property and approve the Grant Deed
for said sale. With the sale of the property the City will
realize for the General Fund ~67,360 less escrow charges and
~101,640 to the gas tax fund.
Mr. Desrochers noted that the approval of this development
agreement is contingent in the escrow agreement.
Councilman Malcolm noted the referral to a specific title company
in the agreement stating he would prefer the staff solicit another
title company along with a local escrow company.
There being no further testimony either for or against, the public
hearing was closed.
MSC (Malcolm/Cox) to change the agreement that staff be given the
right to choose any reliable title company and a local escrow
company.
The motion carried with Councilwoman McCandliss voting "no."
City Clerk Fulasz pointed out the resolution has been changed with
the addition of the words "and grant deed" in Section 4.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, as amended, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with
Councilman Malcolm voting "no."
6. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-86-D: CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA'S PROPOSAL TO PREZONE
APPROXIMATELY 45.75 ACRES OF TERRITORY
LOCATED SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE TERMINUS OF
MACE STREET AND EXTENDING IN A
SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE NORTH
FACING SLOPES OF THE OTAY VALLEY WITHIN
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO A-8 (AGRICULTURE)
AND F-1 (FLOODWAY) ZONES (Director of
Planning)
Minutes - 7 - June 24, 1986
ORDINANCE 2154 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PREZONING
APPROXIMATELY 45.75 ACRES AS "F-l"
(FLOODWAY ZONE) AND "A-8" (AGRICULTURAL
ZONE) - FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Planning Krempl explained that the City of Chula
Vista, on behalf of certain property owners, adopted a resolution
(#12408) to initiate the annexation of approximately 45.75 acres
of territory located southeasterly of the terminus of Mace Street
and extending in a southeasterly direction to the north facing
slopes of the Otay Valley. The subject territory is within the
City of San Diego and within the City of Chula Vista's
Sphere-of-Influence. The total acreage in the proposed Mid-Otay
is 61.64 acres. One parcel consisting of 15.89 acres was prezoned
A-8 as part of the Fenton/Lake prezoning.
The proposed reorganization, called the wMid-Otay Reorganization,"
involves the deannexation of the said acreage to Chula Vista.
The proposed "A-8" prezoning is this municipality's agricultural
zone which is closest to the City of San Diego's "A-l-10" zone.
The minimum building site under "A-8" is 8 acres. The minimum
building site under San Diego's A-l-10 is 10 acres.
The project is exempt from environmental review as a Class 19
exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1970, as amended.
The recommendation was for Council to enact the ordinance to
prezone within the Otay Valley and within the City of San Diego to
A-8 (Agriculture) and F-1 (Floodway) zones.
Mr. Bob Fox, 44-3 Orange Avenue, Chula Vista, urged the Council to
approve the Planning Commission recommendation and continue with
their deannexation efforts The area is in two and three
jurisdictions and is not being serviced properly. He attended a
meeting of the San Diego Rules Committee and they did not favor
one portion of this project. Mr. Fox noted there is a need to
develop the open space plan and to develop more park area in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Ruth Schneider, 1042 Piccard Avenue, San Diego 92154,
Chairman, Otay Mesa/Nestor Planning Committee, spoke in opposition
to the prezoning stating it is a flood plain and this has not been
taken into consideration; it is one of 5 rivers in San Diego
County; emergency services for this area are much better coming
from San Diego and should continue to do so.
Minutes - 8 - June 24, 1986
Mr. Katherine Cheers, 505 Gatty Court, San Diego 92154, stated
she is in opposition; has contacted Congressman Bates, Senator
Deddeh and other legislators because there are "under the table"
politics going on; there is an indication that a major development
will be going on in there and they are not being told about it;
once the new Mayor comes on in San Diego, she will be asked to
have a full investigation of this matter.
Mr. Robert Tarr, 506 Garry Court, San Diego spoke in opposition to
the annexation stating that policing the area will be a great
expense to the City of Chula Vista and they cannot do a better job
than the City and County are doing right now.
Mr. Craig Beam, Attorney representing Fenton Materials, 110 "A"
Street, San Diego, stated this is a prezoning proposal with the
same zoning as currently exists in the City and County of San
Diego. This area is in the City of Chula Vista's Sphere of
Influence; it is very difficult for any combination of agencies to
plan this floodway area; Fenton Materials has no plans for
development of the area.
Mr. Ted Brumley, representing Fenton Materials, 702 West
Washington Street, San Diego, confirmed that his firm is not
planning anything in particular for this area at this point. They
feel a comprehensive plan would be the best for the area and
support the efforts by staff so far.
There being no further testimony either for or against, the public
hearing was closed.
Mayor Cox said he offered to meet with any of the planning groups
in this area at their convenience; Chula Vista has worked in a
most cooperative effort to provide all the materials requested by
Mrs. Schneider; this is not a devious plan, it makes more sense to
have all of the floodway area in one jurisdiction; there is a need
to provide more parks in the area; the area is included in the
City's Sphere of Influence.
Councilman Malcolm noted that the planning designations in the
City are much lower than that in the County, adding that floodway
planning is very expensive and he would personally prefer to see
it remain in San Diego.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with
Councilman Malcolm voting "no."
Minutes - 9 June 24, 1986
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mrs. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista referred
to the Council's recent action on the Raso home on 165 Murray
Street. She is concerned with the Council willing to use
taxpayers' money to rectify the mistake that Mr. Raso made.
She declared Planning would never approve the plans as
presented by Raso; that he, in fact, tried to deceive the City.
Mrs. Pocklington spoke on recent annexations to the City
stating that she views the City as "a Pac-Man going around
gobbling up all the land it can grab."
Councilwoman McCandliss indicated the City is not without
Dlame in the Raso plans and they will share some cost but not
the major portion of the cost.
In response to Mrs. Pocklinton's annexations questions and
cost of the Montgomery area, City Manager Goss stated that
they are projecting a $625,000 surplus from the Montgomery
area which will be used to cover the same level of services as
that enjoyed by the citizens of Chula Vista.
Councilman Moore asked that the City Manager give Mrs.
Pocklington one of the cost factor sheets on the Montgomery
annexation which he presented to the Council at budget time.
b. Pat Barajas, Chula Vista, stated he was in complete agreement
with Mrs. Pocklington; however, he blames the Planning
Department for letting this happen noting the · building
inspectors are not without blame either. He declared that the
City should not pay any of the cost of renovating the mistakes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (8 - 26)
Pulled items 15, 16, 17, 24 and 26.
MSUC (Cox/Campbell) to approve the Consent Calendar.
8. RESOLUTION 12552 ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
COASTAL CONSERVANCY ACCEPTING A GRANT NOT
TO EXCEED $375,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO BE REIMBURSED SAID
FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BAYFRONT
NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER (Community
Development Director)
On March 20, 1986 the State Coastal Conservancy approved a grant
to the City of Chula Vista in an amount not to exceed ~375,000 for
construction of the Bayfront Nature Interpretive Center. The
Conservancy must authorize disbursement of funds through execution
of an agreement between the City and Conservancy within the
1985-86 fiscal year.
Minutes - 10 - June 24, 1986
The recommendation was for Council to:
1. Enter into an agreement with the State Coastal
Conservancy accepting a grant not to exceed $375,000; and
2. Authorize the expenditure of said grant to reimburse the
Redevelopment Agency for construction of the Nature
Interpretive Center.
9. RESOLUTION 12553 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION (YMCA) FOR THE LEASE OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN EUCALYPTUS PARK AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Parks & Recreation)
The City and the South Bay branch of the Young Men's Christian
Association (YMCA) had a 20-year lease agreement for the property
at 50 Fourth Avenue which expired on June 30, 1984. The City and
YMCA have been operating under a lease on a year-to-year basis.
Staff has now renegotiated a .five-year lease with the YMCA.
At its May 13, 1986 meeting, the City Council considered approval
of an agreement with YMCA which called for one million dollars of
liability insurance. Council referred the item back to staff to
ascertain whether YMCA could support carrying two million dollars
of liability insurance. YMCA was contacted and is willing to
carry the higher amount of insurance.
10. RESOLUTION 12554 APPROVING THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR HARBORSIDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND/PARK AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO REIMBURSE THE CHULA
VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND
AMENDING AGREEMENT WITH GILLESPIE
DeLORENZO ASLA & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (Director
of Parks & Recreation)
On May 6, 1986, the City Council approved an agreement with
Gillespie DeLorenzo ASLA & Associates, Inc. for design
improvements at Harborside School playground/park. A concept plan
has been developed based on the input received from the community
and the school district.
The design and working drawings for certain items incorporated in
the concept plan were not included in the architect's original
project scope. An amendment is needed for the architect to
undertake the additional work.
The school district is willing to construct certain improvements
detailed in the concept plan if reimbursed for time and materials.
Minutes - 11 - June 24, 1986
The recommendation was for Council to approve the concept plan,
authorize staff to reimburse the school district for certain
construction costs and amend the agreement with the landscape
architect. The preliminary costs for the project total $137,150
which include the 20% contingency.
Sufficient funds are available to pay for the additional design
costs and the improvements to be made by the school district in
Account No. 630-6300-BGllO.
11. RESOLUTION 12555 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SCOOT FOR TRANSIT SERVICE
FOR FY 1986-87 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
On April 1, 1986, SCOOT submitted a claim to SANDAG and MTDB in
the amount of ~759,950 claimed against the City of Chula Vista's
total FY 1986-87 TDA Article 4.0 apportionment of $1,854,047.
This claim amount included $751,110 for operations, $8,840 for
proposed capital expenditures, leaving a .balance of $1,094,097. A
portion Of this balance will pay for San Diego Transit (SDT) Route
32 service in the City of Chula Vista and the unclaimed
apportionment will remain in a reserve account and may be used for
future capital or operations expenditures.
Following is a summary of TDA Article 4.0 funding to support SCOOT
operations in FY 1986-87:
1. FY 1986-87 SCOOT Claim
City County
Account Account Total
Operations $ 751,110 ~35,390 $ 786,500
Capital 8,840 0 8,840
Total $ 759,950 $ 35,390 $ 795,340
2. City of Chula Vista Account
$1,000,000 prior years' reserve
+ 1,854,047 FY 1986-87 apportionment
759,950 FY 1986-87 SCOOT claim
- 177,840 San Diego Transit claim for Route 32
$1,916,257 Estimated balance through FY 1986-87
Minutes 12 - June 24, 1986
12. RESOLUTION 12556 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS HILLTOP TERRACE
SUBDIVISION (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
Ameriland Development Company has completed the public and private
improvements for Hilltop Terrace Subdivision. A final inspection
was made on September 5, 1985 and a letter of discrepancies
prepared.
A reinspection of the public improvements was made on June 9,
1986, and all work was found to be done in accordance with the
plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
Ameriland Development has posted a bond in the amount of $14,250
to guarantee the improvements as to material and workmanship for a
period of one year after acceptance of the improvements by the
Council.
13. RESOLUTION 12557 AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO THE FY 1984-85
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE 4.5 CLAIM (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
The FY 1984-85 TDA Article 4.5 claim submitted by Chula Vista for
the operation of HandYtrans was in the amount of $176,756. This
claim was based on the estimated costs and revenues for HandYtrans
operation during FY 1984-85. The actual net cost of HandYtrans
operation for FY 1984-85 was $5,543 less than the original claim
estimate.
The Assistant Director of Finance has received a letter from the
County Auditor directing the City of Chula Vista to return ~5,543
to the Local Transportation Reserve Fund.
14. RESOLUTION 12558 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT BOARD (MTDB) FOR SAN DIEGO
TRANSIT ROUTE 32 SERVICE FOR FY 1986-87
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
The contract for Route 32 service next fiscal year will be between
the City of Chula Vista and MTDB instead of between the City and
San Diego Transit as in the previous years. The contract is in
the amount of ~177,840 which includes the Montgomery area. The
Transit Coordinator is recommending two changes to the Route 32
Minutes - 13 - June 24, 1986
service next fiscal year: deletion of the two last trips
(11:20 p.m. and 12:35 a.m.) and extension of Route 32 to the
Bayfront Trolley Station when the station opens in October 1986.
These two modifications will be brought back to Council by MTDB in
a First Amendment to the agreement before the trolley station
opens in October. The total estimated revised annual cost for
and the deletion of the two late evening trips i 0
Diego Transit requires approval of these two service modifications
by July 1 in order to implement these changes in fall 1986.
The recommendation was for Council to approve:
1. The agreement between MTDB and City of Chula Vista for Route
32 service in the amount of $177,840;
2. Deletion of the two last trips on Route 32 which will be
effective September 7, 1986;
3. Extension of Route 32 to the Bayfront Trolley Station, with
the understanding that MTDB will submit a First Amendment to
the City for approval to incorporate revised costs due to the
deletion of the two trips and extension to the Bayfront
station.
The SDT claim against the City of Chula Vista's FY 1986-87 TDA
apportionment of $1,854,047 for Route 32 service in the amount of
~177,840 will leave a total estimated balance through next fiscal
year in the amount of $1,916,257, computed as follows:
$1,000,000 Prior Years' Reserve
+ 1,854,047 FY 1986-87 Apportionment
- 759,950 FY 1986-87 SCOOT Claim
- 177,840 SDT Claim for Route 32
$1,916,257 Estimated Balance through
FY 1986-87
15a.RESOLUTION AN APPROVAL OF MAJOR USE PERMIT
PCC-86-24M; REQUEST TO CONTINUE AUTOMOBILE
DISMANTLING AND SCRAP OPERATION ON THE
EASTERLY PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
128 MACE STREET - CHULA VISTA RECYCLING
(Director of Planning)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
b. RESOLUTION AN APPROVAL OF MAJOR USE PERMIT
PCC-86-24M: REQUEST TO CONTINUE AUTO
DISMANTLING ON THE WESTERLY PORTION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 128 MACE STREET -
PHIL'S AUTO
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
Minutes - 14 -
June 24, 1986
c. REPORT REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE IN
DESIGNATION OF 140 CENTER STREET OR LISTED
ON THE PERMIT PCC-86-24M
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
16. RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATEMENT OF INTENTION WITH
HOMART DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR THE RENOVATION OF
THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER (Community
Development Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
17. REPORT MONTGOMERY SANITATION DISTRICT DISSOLUTION
AND FUND BALANCE TRANSFER TO THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE FEE FOR THE
MONTGOMERY AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
18. ORDINANCE 2155 AMENDING SECTIONS 15.08.010 THROUGH
15.08.180 OF CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1985 EDITION, AND ADDING
SECTION 15.08.200 - FIRST READING
(Director Of Building & Housing)
Major changes to the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition is in
Chapter 6 regulating buildings and structure in assemblies of
large occupancy. Chapter 26 regulates the design and use of
concrete. Chapter 6 has been revised to limit the height of
bleachers, grandstands, and reviewing stands of combustible and
non-combustible material for outdoor and indoor locations.
Chapter 27 has revised the design strength for flexure without
axial load and axial load with flexure also, wall design for
eccentric loads and other lateral loads.
The adoption of the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition is in
conformance with City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by Resolution
5656 which endorses the establishment of Uniform Building
Regulations in the jurisdictions of San Diego County.
Minutes - 15 - June 24, 1986
19. ORDINANCE 2156 AMENDING SECTION 15.28.010 OF CHAPTER
15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, 1985 EDITION - FIRST
READING (Director of Building & Housing)
All o~ the political jurisdictions in San Diego County are in the
process of adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1985 Edition.
Only minor changes to the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1985 Edition were
made and that was to include new products and methods.
20. ORDINANCE 2157 AMENDING SECTIONS 15.16.010, 15.16.020,
15.16.030 OF CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE,
1985 EDITION AND APPENDIX A, CHAPTER 22 OF
APPENDIX B, AND APPENDIX C - FIRST READING
(Director of Building & Housing)
The Uniform Mechanical Code 1985 Edition has minor changes
relative to hazardous electric wiring, hazardous plumbing,
hazardous mechanical equipment and inadequate exits.
The adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code is in conformance with
City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by Resolution 5656 which
endorses the establishment of Uniform Building Regulations in the
jurisdictions of San Diego County.
21. ORDINANCE 2158 REPEALING EXISTING SECTIONS 15.24.010
THROUGH 15.24.330 AND ADOPTING NEW
SECTIONS 15.24.010 THROUGH 15.24.090 OF
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
1984 EDITION - FIRST READING (Director of
Building & Housing)
The adoption of the National Electrical Code, 1984 Edition is in
conformance with the City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by
Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment of Uniform
Building Regulations in the jurisdiction in San Diego County.
There have been no major changes to the National Electrical Code,
1984 Edition. The minor changes incorporate new materials and new
methods of construction.
Minutes 16 - June 24, 1986
22. ORDINANCE 2159 AMENDING SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER
15.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, 1985 EDITION - FIRST READING
(Director of Building & Housing)
The Uniform Housing Code 1985 Edition has minor changes relative
to hazardous electric wiring, hazardous plumbing, hazardous
mechanical equipment and inadequate exits.
The adoption of the Uniform Housing Code is in conformance with
City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by Resolution 5656 which
endorses the establishment of Uniform Building Regulations in the
jurisdictions of San Diego County.
23. ORDINANCE 2160 AMENDING SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE REGULATING SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNAS - FIRST READING (Director of
Planning)
This provision clarifies the non-conforming status of dishes by
stating that replacement of one dish with another means the new
dish falls under the present zoning provisions. Second, if for
any reason a dish has to be removed from a roof for, say, repair
of the dish or the roof, an individual has 60 days to re-erect the
dish to retain the non-conforming status associated therewith.
24. REPORT RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL'S MOTION TO
CONDUCT A HEARING ON THE REVERSION TO
ACREAGE OF VILLA SAN MIGUEL (Continued
from June 10, 1986)(City Attorney)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
25. REPORT ON INSURANCE COST ADJUSTMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCOOT AND COMMUNITY
TRANSIT SERVICES, INC. FOR FY 1986-87
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
The Transit Coordinator has been notified by Community Transit
Services, Inc. (CTS) that the liability and comprehensive damage
insurance costs for FY 1986-87 in the SCOOT agreement for CVT
operation will be for $10,000,000 of liability coverage, which is
required currently in the agreement; $172,769, a 147% increase
over the $70,031 allocated by CTS for insurance; a reduction of
liability coverage from $10,000,000 to $5,000,000 will result in a
premium for next fiscal year of ~125,269, a 79% increase over the
$70,031 allocated for insurance costs next fiscal year. CTS has
requested additional compensation from SCOOT under the FY 1986-87
agreement to offset this insurance cost increase, and has
Minutes - 17 - June 24, 1986
indicated that it cannot operate the service without a cost
adjustment to the contract. Because this increase was beyond the
internal control of CTS to anticipate when submitting the bid for
CVT operation in spring 1985, the Transit Coordinator has
negotiated a proposal with CTS whereby insurance costs will be
considered as a Consumer Price Index item subject to compensation
adjustment under Section 6c (2) of the agreement. Applying the
CPI clause to insurance cost for $5,000,000 of liability coverage
and physical damage coverage would result in SCOOT paying CTS
~48,321 of the ~55,238 increase. The CPI adjustment to insurance
costs for $10,000,000 of liability coverage would result in SCOOT
paying $95,942 of the $102,738 increase for this amount of
coverage.
The recommendation is that Council recommend to SCOOT Board that:
1. Liability insurance be retained at $10,000,000; and
2. Scoot Board adopt resolution authorizing adjustment to
the FY 1986-87 Scoot/CTS agreement for insurance cost
increase in the amount of $95,942.
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Amending the FY 1986-87 SCOOT/CTS agreement to increase
insurance costs in the amount of $95,942 for $10 million
liability coverage would result in a gross contract cost per
mile (before fuel savings) of $1.646, a ~0.1679 per mile
increase or 11.4% above the FY 1986-87 contract cost per mile
of $1.478.
2. Amending the FY 1986-87 SCOOT/CTS agreement to increase
insurance costs in the amount Of $48,321 for ~5 million
liability coverage would result in a gross contract cost per
mile of $1.563, a 5.7% increase over the FY 1986-87 contract
cost per mile of $1.478.
3. The City of Chula Vista's TDA, Article 4.0 balance through FY
1986-87 is estimated at $1,916,257, computed as follows;
$1,000,000 prior years' reserve
+ 1,854,047 FY 1986-87 apportionment
- 759,950 FY 1986-87 SCOOT claim
- 177,840 San Diego Transit claim for Route 32
$1,916,257 Estimated balance through FY 1986-87
26. REPORT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FOR DETACHED LIVING
QUARTERS (Assistant City Attorney)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - 18 - June 24, 1986
15a.RESOLUTION 12559 GRANTING A MAJOR USE PERMIT FOR AN
AUTOMOBILE DISMANTLING OPERATION AND A
SCRAP OPERATION BOTH LOCATED AT 128 MACE
STREET (Director of Planning)
At the hearing of June 10, 1986, Council moved to modify Major Use
Permit PCC 86-24M to separate the three businesses currently being
conducted on the property. Council opted to approve the eastern
portion of the site at 128 Mace Street, now occupied by Chula
Vista Recycling as a scrap yard, until December 31, 1986, at which
time the use is to be terminated. The portion of the Major Use
Permit subject to this condition is described as that portion of
128 Mace Street extending from the eastern property boundary
abutting Mace Street to the existing fence bisecting the property
300 feet west.
The portion of the Mace Street site now occupied by Phil's Auto
Recycling has been approved for a maximum period of two years,
subject to conditions.
Mr. Dick Reynolds, 71 North Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, questioned
the legality of the City ordering a business to "cease and
desist." In response, City Attorney Harron stated that barring
any fundamental unconstitutional right, the City can prohibit any
business from operating in the City.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
At the hearing of June 10, 1986 Council moved to modify major use
permit PCC 86-24 M to separate the three businesses currently
being conducted on the property. Council opted to approve the
application for a major use permit for auto dismantling for that
portion of the property located at 128 Mace Street now occupied by
Phil's Auto Recycling, the permit to expire at the end of two
years or 60 days after approval of the Montgomery Specific Plan,
whichever comes first. The permit area is described as that
portion of 128 Mace Street extending from the western property
boundary abutting Center Street to the existing fence bisecting
the property 300 feet east.
b. REPORT REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE IN
DESIGNATION OF 140 CENTER STREET OR LISTED
ON THE PERMIT PCC-86-24M
The Director of Planning reports two options regarding the major
use permit request for vehicle dismantling at 140 Center Street:
1. Refer the item back to staff for reconsideration and
reevaluation.
Minutes - 19 - June 24, 1986
2. Require the filing of a new major use permit application.
Mr. Reynolds referred to his letter of June 19 in which he asked
Council reconsider redesignating the 140 Center parcel - the owner
is willing to dedicate a portion of this property for right-of-way
and will put in the full street improvements. After the Specific
Plan is approved, they will then apply for another permit.
Planning Director Krempl explained that action was taken to
authorize the towing service only to continue on the property.
The applicant is requesting to do some wrecking of tow trucks
~nich requires a Major Use Permit - the auto towing and storage
does not requiere this permit.
In response to Councilman Malcolm's question, Mr. Reynolds stated
that his client is willing to dedicate the right-of-way along 140
Center for interim improvements it would extend to the Chula
Vista Recycling. He asked for a longer term permit in order to
put in the needed street improvements rather than the two years as
approved by the Council.
Mr. Patrick Gay, 3343 South Barcelona Street, Spring Valley,
expressed his thanks to the Council for the work being done in
that area. They request there not be a longer term permit issued
unless a commitment is made to put in all improvements immediately.
In response to Councilman Campbell's question, Director of
Planning Krempl stated that no Major Use Permit action needs to be
taken; however, the Council does have to authorize the use of the
towing/storage area.
MSUC (Campbell/Moore) that the tenant file for a Major Use Permit
because of his desires to change and add to that business in terms
of dismantling.
Councilwoman McCandliss commented that she does not want the
applicant to be under the impression that the Council is
encouraging him to obtain the Major Use Permit.
16. RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATEMENT OF INTENTION WITH
HOMART DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR THE RENOVATION OF
THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER (Community
Development Director)
The Agency has been working with the Homart Development Company
towards the renovation of the Chula Vista Shopping Center at
Broadway and "H" Streets. Homart has invested substantial funds
in the planning of this project and is about to enter escrow for
the purchase of the sections of the Center owned by Louis Nohl and
Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. They have requested an agreement
with the City and Agency establishing an understanding and
outlining actions toward the renovation of the Center.
Minutes 20 - June 24, 1986
Community Development Director Desrochers recommend~M~ed Council
adopt the Statement of Intention and direct staff to work with
Homart to process plans, revise the Towne Centre II Redevelopment
Plan and pursue other actions as may be required. The Agency will
also be requested to adopt the Statement of Intent.
CounCilwoman McCandliss stated that the Statement of Intention
should have been reviewed by the Council's sub-committee before
coming to the Council for action. She recommended the following
changes: under page one, item D that the word "a successful
solution" be put in instead of "the successful sFlution"; on
page two, item 1 instead of the word "attempt" there should be a
more definite wording in here. Community Development Director
Desrochers suggested the words "will diligently pursue."
City Attorney Harron noted that this is not a binding agreement;
the official agreement will follow and at that time the Council
can spell out all the changes they want to pursue.
Councilman Malcolm voiced his concerns with the Council approving
such an agreement: there. are problems throughout the entire
document; would prefer to see an expert brought in to review the
agreement before the City takes any action; the Council is unaware
of the exact costs; the agreement states the City will "donate"
the land of the Boy's Club property which is worth a great deal of
money; the City will agree to pay for their (Homart) public
affairs and consultants; the City is going to guarantee them a 13%
return investment. Councilman Malcolm added he cannot believe the
Council is even contemplating going "down the primrose path in
trying to make this deal."
Community Development Director Desrochers commented the staff will
be recommending that an independent financial market analysis
person go over the agreement.
Councilman Campbell noted the wording of the resolution where it
states it is a binding agreement.
MS (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this back to staff to bring in a
professional (attorney or negotiator) to go over the agreement and
to come back with some type of intent that will lay out an
agreement between Homart and the City of Chula Vista.
Mr. Marshal Krupp, President, Community Associates, agreed there
should be experts involved in such a complex project of this kind;
one of the problems in the shopping center is that it is owned by
two owners and both are negotiating with Homart; Homart does not
want to get into any type of agreement without knowing there is a
partnership they will be participating with; the best way to
facilitate this is to bring before the Council the Memorandum of
Minutes 21 - June 24, 1986
Understanding; this sets the perimeters on which Homart feels they
can go ahead with the project; Mr. Krupp noted there are unknown
costs and the equity of the developer has to be taken into
consideration; this agreement does not guarantee anything to
Homart; they will list all of the costs and have an evaluation of
the project before the 13% return can be considered.
Councilman Malcolm asked that this matter be brought back at the
meeting to be scheduled for Thursday. He remarked Chula Vista is
a very cooperative City and will work very closely with Homart;
however, it cannot guarantee that firm any particular return now.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Campbell) to direct staff to prepare for the
Thurdsay meeting a draft Agreement of Intent incorporating the
City Council's concerns and the statements made by Mr. Krupp of
Community Associates this will be a joint Redevelopment
Agency/City Council meeting to take place at 4:00 p.m.
17. REPORT MONTGOMERY SANITATION DISTRICT DISSOLUTION
AND FUND BALANCE TRANSFER TO THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
RESOLUTION 12560 ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE FEE FOR THE
MONTGOMERY AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87
Under the terms and conditions of the Montgomery area annexation,
the Montgomery Sanitation District and the Areawide Street
Lighting District will be dissolved July 1, 1986. Beginning July
1, the City of Chula Vista will begin operating the sanitary
facilities and will also be responsible for the street lights.
The City, because of the dissolution, will receive revenues from
the sewer user as has the Montgomery Sanitation District. The
Board of Supervisors as the governing board of the District will
transfer all the assets of the Montgomery Sanitation District
including reserves sometime in July.
The recommendation was that Council approve the resolution
continuing the sewer service fees for the newly annexed area that
are currently in place ($39 per year per EDU) for FY 1986-87 to be
collected on the property tax bill and that staff be directed to
study and report at a future date how to most equitably distribute
the reserves.
Councilman Malcolm questioned the amount being charged to the
citizens of Chula Vista and those of Montgomery stating he
disagrees with this - there should be one fee. He added that the
operating reserve does not have enough money in it noting that in
the Country Club area, the City spent millions of dollars fixing
up those sewer problems. He would like to see the Montgomery area
brought up and have an equitable fee for everyone.
Minutes 22 - June 24, 1986
City Manager Goss stated the fees quoted in the staff report are
for the R-1 residential areas and not the commercial. He
commented on the Board of Supervisors stand setting aside ~600,000
in capitol reserves and the question of disposing with that
money. His recommendation would be to reserve the status quo for
the coming year and evaluate it after that time.
Councilman Malcolm asked for a report back on bringing this area
into conformity and it was moved by Councilman Malcolm to bring
the Montgomery area into the same fee collection basis as with
other parts of Chula Vista in one year from now starting July 1,
1987.
The motion died for lack of second.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt noted the $39
annual fee covers the entire cost and part of that money will be
coming out of the reserves.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman
Malcolm voting "no."
24. REPORT RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL'S MOTION TO
CONDUCT A HEARING ON THE REVERSION TO
ACREAGE OF VILLA SAN MIGUEL (Continued
from June 10, 1986)(City Attorney)
City Attorney Harron reported that at its April 22, 1986 meeting,
Council directed staff to research the question of reversion to
acreage and to set a public hearing on this matter with regard to
the Villa San Miguel Subdivision. There is currently litigation
between two neighboring property owners, Mr. Ferreira and the
Percova Company. Mr. Ferreira has filed a claim against the City
related to this matter which is a necessary condition precedent to
filing a lawsuit. Pursuant to the discussion of this matter in
Closed Session, it was recommended the. matter be tabled until the
pending litigation is resolved.
Mr. Steve Schwarz, representing Percova Company, referred to the
long list of complaints filed by Mr. Frank Ferreira stating that
they too, have an equally long list against Mr. Ferreira. They
have a lawsuit pending in San Diego courts and asked that Council
agree with the staff recommendation to table this item until such
time as the litigation is resolved.
In response to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, City Attorney
Hatton stated the Council does have the power to call for another
hearing on the approval of the map; however, findings must exist -
it cannot be done because the Council has a "change of heart." As
to the reversion in acreage, Attorney Harron noted there must be a
public need demonstrated for that easement.
Minutes - 23 June 24, 1986
Mr. Bob Casey, 17 Crest Way, Chula Vista, testified he has been in
the construction business for 38 years and has built 30
subdivisions in the City. For every one of his subdivisions, it
necessitated his posting a bond to cover the public improvements.
He would like to see the Council compel this developer to do the
same.
Mr. Mike Poyner, Attorney representing Frank Ferreira, 225
Broadway, 6th Floor, San Diego, referred to the staff report of
April 22. The developer (Percova) is asking the City of Chula
Vista to accept a defective work easement; the reason the project
has not gone forward is because they have liens on the property;
Percova has back property taxes to pay; they have not provided any
soils tests; they have ignored the four stop orders issued by
snaff; Mr. Ferreira filed the lawsuit because of the defective
easement fronting his property causing him delays in construction;
rather than wait four years until the litigation has been
resolved, he is requesting Council call up the bonds for putting
in the public improvements.
Councilman Malcolm stated he has been getting calls from people
living along that area (Crest Way); they have been assured that
certain improvements, landscaping, and street lights will be put
in; this was promised to them 6 years ago and nothing has happened
since; this is a terrible project and he urged Council to have the
developer fulfill his obligation to put in the street improvements.
MS (Malcolm/Campbell) to direct the City Attorney to take whatever
appropriate actions to see that the improvements are put in per
the commitments of the map and demand that the bonding company
honor those improvements; further, to table the proposed hearing
on the reversionary.
Mr. Steve Schwarz stated that conceptually the motion makes sense;
however, Percoval is not the original owner. They received
inadequate bonding and a great many problems and there is
approximately $50,000 left on the bonds.
In answer to Council's question, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Lippitt stated that the two bonds call for 9186,000 each.
Councilwoman McCandliss declared the Council should know how much
the bonds are and how much the improvements will be costing before
they call up the bonds.
Councilman Moore noted the bonds are issued under 1979 dollars and
this makes a difference since inflation has caused prices to
oncrese since that time. The Council needs to know how much money
is there and then prioritize the improvements going in..
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to table item 24 - public hearing on the
reversion of acreage.
Minutes - 24 - June 24, 1986
MSUC (McCandliss/Campbell) to refer to staff the question of
calling up the bonds to find out how much money the bonds cover
and what type of improvements Dased on the commitment to the
project - how much of the improvements can be done.
26. REPORT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FOR DETACHED LIVING
QUARTERS (Assistant City Attorney)
On June 17, 1986, Council directed staff to return with an
"urgency" ordinance which would require all living structures to
be attached in an R-1 zone.
Assistant City Attorney Gill reported Chula Vista Charter ~311
limits the adoption of emergency ordinances to those situations
where specific evidence exists that the ordinance is necessary to
preserve the public peace, health or safety. Due to the testimony
of staff members relating to the limited number of detached living
quarters in R-1 zones (3 within the last 30 years), the Assistant
City Attorney is of the opinion that facts do not exist to support
the adoption of an emergency ordinance.
Councilman Malcolm asked the City Attorney why an emergency
ordinance was not brought forth to the Council as directed.
City Attorney Harron explained the Charter does not permit an
emergency ordinance under these conditions. The situation does
not happen very often in the City to warrant an emergency
ordinance. Mr. Harron indicated there are 3 aspects of Police
power for the Council; one is the general welfare standards of
which the City Charter does not address; however, th~ Charter
Review Committee is going to address this issue and recommend that
it be put into the Charter.
Councilman Malcolm indicated the City Attorney should have brought
back an ordinance to be placed on First Reading if an emergency
ordinance was not appropriate.
Councilwoman McCandliss agreed with the staff recommendation. If
a department head has a disagreement with the City Council she
welcomes having them report this, further she does not feel that
this situation warrants an emergency ordinance.
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to file the report and direct staff to being
back an ordinance at the next meeting or as soon as possible.
Councilwoman McCandliss voted "no."
27. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss noted the Council will be meeting Wednesday,
June 25 at 7:00 p.m. with the Jaycees and questioned whether
any staff should be present.
Minutes - 25 - June 24, 1986
Mayor Cox stated staff is invited but their presence is not
mandatory.
b. City Manager Goss noted the latest fire ratings issued by ISO
noting that in the past, Chula Vista was Class IV and
Mpntgomery Class V. The new ratings now show Chula Vista
reduced to Class III and Montgomery to Class III. This will
be a reduction in the fire rates. He commended the staff for
their work on these ratings.
28. MAYOR'S REPORT None.
29. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. In answer to Councilman Moore's query, City Manager Goss
stated he will'be checking with the County as to a report on
the hazardous waste home program and will report to the
Council.
b. Councilman Moore discussed the sewer and water capacity on
Otay ValleyRoad, noting that both the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency have expressed concerns about this. This
was done at the April 28 committee meeting and he asked that
staff review this.
c. Councilman Malcolm commented on the lack of staff, the
incomplete reports coming to the Council, the glaring errors
being made in the reports, staff being overly-swamped with
reports, with one of the chief causes being annexations
currently pursued. He felt that the Council should now stop
all habited annexations and go on record as having a
moratorium, so that no more time is spent on annexations for
at least a period of 3 years. He added that the Council is
demanding too much from the staff noting Montgomery has
presented numerous problems that staff has not perceived.
MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) to request Council form a policy that it
will not annex any habited properties and expand the present
properties in Chula Vista for a period of at least 3 years and
after that time review the situation.
Council comments followed in which Councilman Malcolm noted
the Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District negotiations;
Councilman Campbell indicating he detested the word
"moratorium"; recommending that the staff be directed to come
to the Council for action as soon as they hear a mention of an
annexation.
Councilman Moore suggested that the motion indicate that if
the staff exceeds a certain number of hours pertaining to work
on an annexation that this should receive Council approval.
Minutes - 26 June 24, 1986
Mayor Cox spoke against the motion stating the City has always
had an open door policy to anyone wanting to annex and it
would be inappropriate to tell these people that the City does
not want them.
Councilwoman McCandliss agreed but added it should not be the
place of the City Council to actively go out an solicit
annexations.
City Manager Goss responded as to the staff peak loads, the
number of staff added after the Montgomery annexation and the
number of requests and additional staff approved by the
Council in this next Fiscal Year budget. He reported the
staff is responding to the present workloads
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MS (McCandliss/Campbell) for a policy statement to come back to
the City Council that habited annexations are not a priority and
the City Council will not actively solicit annexations.
DISCUSSION OF THE MOTION
Councilman Campbell felt the motion should state that before staff
begins work on any proposed annexation, the City Council should be
notified at the outset and make a decision at that time whether or
not staff should go ahead with it.
Councilman Moore said he cannot support the motion, reiterating
that it should be based on the number of hours staff would be
spending on the annexations then it should come to the City
Council for approval. He commented that he had proposed some time
ago that every 6 months there should be a City Council/City
Manager workshop in which the City Council can go over their goals
and priorities with the City Manager.
RESTATEMENT OF THE MOTION
Councilwoman McCandliss explained she is asking for a policy
statement as far as the staff work goes that habited annexations
are not a priority when it comes to assigning work and that
individual Councilmembers should not go out and actively solicit
for annexations (which sometimes includes staff work). Further,
that before any processing of the annexations, staff should notify
the Council of the pending annexation.
MOTION RESTATED AND CHANGED
MSC (McCandliss/Campbell) before staff works on any annexations to
the City, the City Council is to be notified in writing - to be
sent to the City Council'formally of all annexations - habited and
inhabited. Councilman Malcolm voted "no."
Minutes - 27 - June 24, 1986
Councilman Moore asked that the staff consider having a policy on
boundaries of reorganizations to the City.
d. Councilman Malcolm asked for a Council Conference in which the
Council will deal with the subject of the length of the City
Council meetings. He stated there should be a policy whereby
the Mayor would be given guidelines to follow to speed up the
meetings.
e. Councilman Malcolm noted that a meeting has been called for
Thursday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. and stated he would like to
discuss asking for a Grand Jury investigation of the Bay
Hospital.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to set this as an agenda item.
f. In response to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, City
Attorney Harron reported the Wheeler home on Oleander
defaulted on the abatement. The Attorney's Office is
notifying the banks which have an interest in the property
that if Mr. Wheeler does not take down the building, the City
will go in and do it for him and place a lien on the property.
g. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the letter received from
Joe Raso responding to Council's action at the last meeting
concerning the sharing of costs for the corrections to his
home. She stated Mr. Raso does not fully understand what the
Council actually did and it is imperative that staff respond
to this letter as quickly as possible.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) for staff to prepare a response to that
letter and have it available at the next City Council meeting and
for review to make sure it is exactly the information the Council
wanted to convey to Mr. Raso.
h. Mayor Cox referred to a letter just received from Helen Motto
concerning the City taking over the' Metro Food Project program.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this letter to staff for a reply.
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:25 p.m. to the meeting scheduled Thursday, June
26 at 4: 00 p .m. at which time the Council will discuss the Bay
General Hospital issue and the Homart plans; to the regular City
Council meeting of Tuesday, July 8, 1986, at 7 p.m.; and to the
joint meeting with the school districts on July 9, 1986 at 4:00
p.m.
0825C/as
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held June 24, 1986
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Cox, Malcolm, Moore, Campbell, McCandliss
Councilmen absent: None
.ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:21 p.m. until Thursday,
June 26, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
- ',Joint C0unci] C0nference/Redeve]pment Agency Meeting)
I, Jehnie 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 June 24, 1986 _.