HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1989/03/07 MINUTES OF AN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, March 7, 1989 Council Chamber
4:23 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Nader,
Malcolm (6:38 p.m.) and Moore
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf
Mayor Cox apologized for the delay in the meeting stating it was
due to television difficulties.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the Special Joint Meeting of Council
and the Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday, February 14, the
Adjourned Meeting of February 23, and the Regular Meeting of
February 28.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for approval (Malcolm out).
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE - Mayor Cox
Mayor Cox stated that because of the continuing difficulty with
the television monitoring, he would trail his speech.
b. PROCLAIMING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1989 AS "ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG
ADDICTION COUNSELOR APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA
Proclamation presented to Steve Chappell.
c. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 12, 1989 THROUGH MARCH 18, 1989
AS "EMPLOY THE OLDER WORKER WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Proclamation presented to Alex Pressutti, Chairman of the
Commission on Aging. He urged Council and authorized electorates
in the audience to vote for the Senior Citizen State Legislator on
March 21, 1989.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 10) (Pulled: 3b, 5, 7, 8)
COUNCILMAN NADER OFFERED THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR which
was read by titles, the reading of the texts was waived by
unanimous consent and approved. (Councilman Malcolm out)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes 2 March /, ~
a. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY MS. BERTHA CASTILLO, c/o Raymond
Contreras, 721 Third Avenue, Chula Vista 92010 Alleging
personal injuries received when Ms. Castillo's vehicle was
rear-ended by a street sweeper owned by Ronnies Sweeping Service.
The claim was denied.
b. REQUEST FOR 6-FOOT HIGH WALL IN FRONT SETBACK AREAS FOR HOMES
FRONTING ON THOROUGHFARE ROADS W. H. Barton, 9 L Street,
Chula Vista 92011
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
4. RESOLUTION 13988 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM SEARS,
ROEBUCK AND CO. FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR
THE EASTERN HALF OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE
EASTERN CORNER OF THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING
CE~TER ENTRANCE (Director of Public Works)
This intersection is currently signalized and now in the process
of being modified to add left turn phasing. In order to place and
maintain traffic control standards and loop detectors within these
private properties, the City requires easements be granted by the
property owners.
5a. REPORT BACKGROUND AND STATUS INFORMATION OF THE
IMPROVEMENT AND WIDENING OF TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD (BETWEEN
APACHE DRIVE AND RUTGERS AVENUE) AND
PARALLELING CHANNEL (Director of Public
Works)
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND VTN SOUTHWEST, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND
PLANS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND
WIDENING OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD/OTAY
LAKES ROAD IBETWEEN APACHE DRIVE AND
RUTGERS AVENUE) AND PARALLELING CHANNEL
'AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
,AGREEMENT
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND WILLIAM R. DOTSON AND
EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR PROVIDING
TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING SERVICES AND
EXPEDITING THE PROCESSING OF THE TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD .~IDENING
PROJECT (BETWEEN APACHE DRIVE AND RUTGERS
AVENUE) AND PARALLELING CHANNEL, WITH
VARIOUS CONSULTANTS, UTILITIES, AND
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
Minutes 3 March
6. RESOLUTION 13992 CLARIFYING COUNCIL'S INTENT WITH REGARD TO
THE PHRASE "JUST AND REASONABLE RETURN ON
THEIR PROPERTY" IN SECTION 9.50.085 OF THE
~.IOBILEHOME BINDING ARBITRATION ORDINANCE -
FIRST READING (City Attorney)
This resolution clarifies the Council's intent that "rate of
return" is not meant to be the sole standard in determining
whether mobilehome park rent increases are reasonable.
7. ORDINANCE DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO ATTEMPT TO FILL THE POSITION OF
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR "IN HOUSE" PRIOR TO
GOING '"OUTSIDE" TO SEEK APPLICANTS FIRST
READING (City Attorney)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
8. REPORT ON MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ~IARYLAND'S
TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES AND THEIR
APPLICABILITY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
9. REPORT BONITA ROADRUNNERS' REQUEST TO CONDUCT A
IOK ROAD RACE (Director of Parks &
Recreation)
The fifth annual road race around Rohr Park is scheduled for
Saturday May 27, 1989; the sponsor anticipates approximately
500-600 participants. Since no problems have occurred in the past,
staff recommends approval subject to the provision of evidence of
general liability insurance, the execution of a hold harmless
agreement, the provision of adequate traffic control, adequate
park ranger supervision and the clean up of any litter created by
the event, all at the sponsor's expense.
10. REPORT CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO
CONDUCT "BUSINESS SALUTES" SHOW (Director
of Parks & Recreation)
The Chamber of Commerce plans to revive the event by providing a
different format and location. The theme of this year's event is
entitled, "Youth of Today, Business Leaders of Tomorrow" and
entertainment will be provided in Memorial Park Bowl. Staff
recommends approval subject to conditions. Approximately $1,100
will be reimbursed by the Chamber of Commerce for Special Police
to handle traffic and crowd control, Parks and Recreation
Department staff, Public Works Staff, equipment and supplies.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes 4 Marcn /, ~
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
11. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD 88-1M:
REQUEST FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO
CONSTRUCT 22 TOWNHOMES ON ONE LOT FOR LOW
INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING AT 778-82 AND 794-98
DOROTHY STREET - COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
HOUSING AUTHORITY (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION 13989 APPROVING REQUEST PUD-88-1M FOR A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 22 TOWNHOMES AT
778-82 AND 794-98 DOROTHY STREET
This being the time and place as adverrtised, Mayor Cox opened the
public hearing.
Director of Planning Krempl reported that the County of San Diego
Housing Authority is proposing to develop 22 units in 11 duplexes
on 2.47 acres located on the north side of Dorothy Street between
Interstate 5 and Industrial Boulevard. The proposed project lies
within an RV-15 residential zone, as well as the Low/r~edium
Density residential land use designation outlined by the
Montgomery Specific Plan. The project is intended to provide
additional units for the HUD-sponsored low-income public housing
program.
An Initial Study, IS-88-75M, of possible adverse environmental
impacts of the project was conducted by the Environmental Review
Coordinator on May 20, 1988. The Environmental Review Coordinator
concluded that there would be no significant environmental effects
and recommended that the Negative Declaration be adopted.
The proposed 22 unit project on the north side of Dorothy Street
requires approval of a planned development permit and conditional
use permit because the project involves 11 duplexes on one lot in
the RV-15 residential zone.
The townhome design in duplexes keeps the project in scale with
the surrounding single-family character of the neighborhood;
placement of the two single-story handicapped units at the front
of the project along Dorothy Street aids in stepping the overall
height of the project back from the street.
Staff has reviewed the proposed 22 unit townhome project and
recommends approval of the requested planned development. The
Montgomery Planning Committee, on June 1, 1988, voted 5-2 to
recommend approval of the application. The Planning Commission on
June 22, t988, voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the application
in accordance with Resolution PUD-88-1M. The Design Review
Committee, on February 16, 1989, voted 5-0 to approve the project
design.
There being no comments either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
Minutes 5 March 7, 1~
Director Krempl presented slides noting the park plan of the
proposed townhomes, explained the percentage of open space 160%)
and the 30% usable open space noting that the resolution gives the
developer the density bonus.
Mr. Steve Rodriguez representing the County Housing Authority
stated that 18 units are allowed; however, in order to sustain the
economic impact, they have increased it to 22 under the density
bonus program. He asked that Council approve the design plan.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Mr. Rodriguez said that
there will be a project manager living on site.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
The Mayor and Councilmembers complimented the County Housing
Authority on this particular project.
STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE
Mayor Cox presented the State of the City Message showing film
clips of the various points of interest in the City of Chula
Vista. His message centered on the General Plan Update, Growth
Management, Montgomery Specific Plan, major new projects, economic
development, Chula Vista Bayfront, Nature Interpretive Center,
public safety, recreational services, housing and traffic
conditions.
The Mayor then spoke on the year 1989 and beyond, noting that the
most notable items would be the proposed SDG&E and Southern
California Edison merger; the proposed relocation of Lindberg
Field to Otay Mesa; planning for future development of the Otay
Ranch and the availability of water and sewer capacity to meet the
City's future needs.
~lembers of the Council congratulated Mayor on an excellent speech,
accepting the challenges which will face them in the coming year.
12. PUBLIC HEARING PCC-89-27: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 75-UNIT LOW-INCOME
HOUSING PROJECT FOR SENIORS AT 628/638
THIRD AVENUE - SALVATION ARMY {Director of
Planning)
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-89-27
TO CONSTRUCT A 75-UNIT LOW-INCOME HOUSING
PROJECT FOR SENIORS AT 628/638 THIRD
AVENUE SALVATION ARMY
This being the time and place as advertised, the Mayor declared
the public hearing open.
Councilman Moore abstained from voting stating that he was a
member of the Board of the Salvation Army and therefore would have
a potential conflict of interest.
Minutes - 6 March/, ~9~
Mayor Cox noted the recommendation from staff to continue this
item to May 2, following a City Council Conference which will be
held on April 27 on the Senior Housing Density Bonus policy.
Director of Planning Krempl explained that the request is to
construct a 75-unit, low-income housing project for seniors on 1.1
acres located at 628/638 Third Avenue in the C-O Commercial Office
zone. The Code provides that housing developments for low and
moderate income seniors are allowed in the C-O zone upon the
approval of a conditional use permit.
The Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study,
IS-88-77, of potential environmental impacts associated with the
implementation of the project. The Coordinator has concluded that
there would be no significant environmental impacts and
recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on
IS-88~77.
On February 8, 1989, the Planning Commission adopted the Negative
Declaration issued on IS-88-77, and voted 6-1 to recommend that
Council approve the request in accordance with Resolution
PCC-89-27.
The Commission on Aging also considered the item on February 8,
1989. The Commission did not have a quorum, but all three members
present were supportive of the proposal.
The Salvation Army was selected by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development to receive funding to construct 75 units of
Section 8 rental housing for very low income seniors (those with
incomes which do not exceed 50% of the regional median income).
The project would serve this resident group for the full 40-year
term of the HUD mortgage. The Section 8 program provides
subsidies so that residents pay no more than 30% of their income
for rent. The project consists of 75 units within a single,
L-shaped, four-story structures.
The Municipal Code provides for exceptions from the standard
zoning regulations for projects limited to low and moderate income
seniors. This proposal involves the following exceptions from the
applicable R-3 standards: an increase in density from 36 to 75
units; decrease in off-street parking from 113 to 39 spaces; a
decrease in open space from 30,000 to approximately 16,000 sq.
ft., with 5 ft. wide rather than 6 ft. wide balconies; and an
increase in maximum number of stories from 3.5 to 4.0 (although
the proposed building height of 44 ft is under the 45 ft. maximum
allowed by Code.
Director Kremply further explained that the ability to grant
exceptions from the normal R-3 zoning standards for senior housing
developments is in recognition that the residents of such projects
often have dwelling characteristics which differ from other
groups, such as the need for less living space and parking
accommodations and the generation of less traffic, noise and urban
activity. The City has an adopted senior housing policy which
requires such projects to be maintained for the exclusive use of
low and moderate income seniors (60 years of age or older) for at
least 25 years. In this case, the units will be reserved for very
low income seniors for at least 40 years.
Minutes - 7 March 7, }9~
Under the density bonus, Director Krempl explained that under the
basic R-3 standards, the property in question could accommodate 36
units, whereas the request is for 75 units -- an increase of 39
units or plus 108%. In recent years, five projects have been
approved by the City with density bonuses ranging from 28% to 93%.
The R-3 standards would require the 75 units to be served by 113
off-street parking spaces, based on a ratio of 1.5 spaces for each
studio or one-bedroom unit and two spaces for the manager's unit.
The proposal is to provide 39 spaces or 0.5 spaces per unit.
The final requested exception is an increase in the maximum number
of stories from 3.5 to 4 stories. Since the allowable height
limit is 45 ft., and the project is designed at a height of 44
ft., the increase in number of stories becomes in this case an
issue more related to usability or density rather than mass and
bulk.
A recess was called at 5:35; the meeting reconvened at 5:40.
Mr. Art Stillwell, 1732 Whaley Street, San Diego, representing the
Salvation Army stated that they have been working with HUD for
quite a while and the City got an "A" rating. The Salvation Army
operates a number of these units in the western United States. He
asked that Council approve the project this evening.
Mr. Jon Miller, Past Chairman, stated that the present facility is
on 300 ft. of the property which takes only 1/2 of the property.
Mr. Ralph Fiewelling, 766 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90041,
Architect for the project stated that the Salvation Army is going
over and beyond the HU~ requirements in putting in 1/2 million of
their own money for added amenities.
Priscilla Gilliam, P. O. Bin 7070, Pasadena, CA 91109, loan
consultant for Salvation Army, said she had been working with HUD
on the financing. She gave a timetable of when this project first
started in September 1987: construction was to have begun on March
31, 1989, but that time element will not be met. HUD has now
given the extension to September 1, 1989. She asked that Council
approve the project this evening so that they can move ahead with
it.
Mr. Dick Kau, 3404 Bonita Road, Chula Vista 92010, Member of the
Board, concurred with the previous speakers and asked for Council
approval.
Mr.V. E. Swensen, 900 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles 90015,
representing the Salvation Army, said they are ready now to move
ahead with the project. He quoted an article from Senior World
noting that housing was among the top concern of senior citizens.
There is a waiting list of 10,000 names for units and the waiting
period for these people is from 4-10 years.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Ms. Gilljam stated
that the median income would be $13,250 for one person or $15,100
for two people. There will be an on-site residential manager.
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There being not further comments either for or against, the
hearing was declared closed.
~fayor Cox acknowledged one letter of opposition to the project and
commented that it was unfair to the applicant to continue this to
a Council Conference; he urged Council to take action this
evening, adding the Salvation Army is willing to add their own
money into the project which promises to be a credit to the City
of Chula Vista.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated she was concerned with the due
process of a public hearing; she felt it was wrong of staff to
recommend a continuance which may have deterred a number of people
from appearing this evening to speak on it. She asked that it be
continued since it would not interfere with any of the HUD funding
scheduled.
MSC (McCandliss/Cox) that the public hearing be continued for one
week and be re-docketed (March 14) (Councilman Moore abstained).
Mayor Cox stated that the public hearing was reopened and will be
continued to the next meeting.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Opportunity for the public to speak to
the C~ty Counci~ on any subject matter within the Council's
jurisdiction but not an item on today's agenda. Each
speaker's presentation may not exceed five minutes.
Guy Lichty, 1652 Pt. Sal Court; Bill McBreen 1650 Pt. Sol Court
and David Foreman, 870 Stanford Avenue spoke on the incident which
occurred at the Appropriate Technologies (BKK) where there were
two chlorine leak incidences on the premises last weekend.
Dr. Lichty noted the following: (1) the permit was considered on
the basis of the negative declaration; however, no environmental
impact was filed; (2) the conditional use permit was granted to
BKK under the caveat that it was on County land and the County
being a higher level of government usurped this City's prerogative
in this case; (3) the property is within jurisdictional limits of
Chula Vista and they should have abided by all the regulations of
this City; (4) the incidents which occurred on February 24 and 27
presents a health danger which is enough to rescind the permit;
(5) it is inconsistent with the aims of the Redevelopmerit Agency
plans.
MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to refer this item (as mentioned by Dr.
Lichty) to the Redevelopment Agency the question of the County
acting as the corporate entity as opposed to its government
capacity, and to refer to staff for analysis the options Dr.
Lichty listed that may be available to the Council to attempt to
clost the BKK plant. These are to be referred to staff to see how
that would be accomplished.
MSC (McCandliss/Nader) to include in the referral to staff to look
at the situation permit which expired in January and to contact
the County and State representatives to determine what state the
permit is in and to find out how this would impact the process.
Minutes 9 March 7, 1989
Councilman Nader noted that the State law precludes the City to
interfere with the operation of this facility. He referred to his
request at the last meeting for a moratorium and since it appears
there would be an immediate threat to the health and safety, he
asked for reconsideration of the moratorium. He asked that staff
bring back at the next meeting an ordinance to order the abatement
of any nuisance and to impose an emergency moratorium in the event
an abatement isn't forthcoming.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated she would incorporate that in her
motion. Councilman Nader agreed to the second and the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
In answer to the Assistant City Attorney's statement that the
motions were out of order because the item was not on the agenda,
Council noted that this information had come to them after the
agenda was prepared.
Mr. William McBreen stated there was misinformation in the Star
News article where it stated that the nearest house is two miles
away it is, in fact 2,000 yards away. Mr. McBreen noted that
the "Reader" article stated there would be a toxic incinerator or
Mexico, south of Tijuana whereby the liquid would be carried back
across the border for disposal. He inferred this could be
disposed of in Chula Vista. He also asked the Council to be aware
of the transportation hazards and the human factor which is that
people can make mistakes and do the wrong things in an emergency
situation.
iz r h t ago. He would like to ask
the City to look into: (1) what if any Statewide regulations were
violated in the packaging and shipment of materials from Los
Angeles to this site; (2) the threshold quantity restrictions;
what is the evacuation plan for the residential areas around this
site.
MSUC (Cox/Nader) to refer those specific concerns to staff for
response next week.
Mayor Cox commented on the press conference held by Assemblyman
Peace, Supervisor Bilbray and Councilman Malcolm last week
concerning this toxic storage site incidents. He referred to
Assemblyman Peace's statement whereby he was quoted as saying the
City Council made a "stupid decision in granting the permit and
would look to see what could be done to move the site out." the
Mayor stated this was a "cheap shot" and was not an accurate
statement; this decision never did come to the City Council - the
conditional use permit was approved by the Planning Commission.
There was no requirement to go to Council. In hindsight however,
the Council has now ordered all major conditional use permits to
come to them for approval. The actual permit was issued by the
State and has since expired (July 11, 1988). The Mayor questioned
why Council is just finding out about it at this time. The State
has the primary responsibility to regulate this type of facility
and obviously they are not doing their job; they do no monitoring
unless there is some problem. The Mayor added that what was
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needed was a cooperative and concerted effort to have a community
forum on this subject next Tuesday and welcomed Assemblyman
Peace's assistance in pursuing legislation which could be
introduced.
Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time, 6:38 p.m.
Councilman Malcolm stated he would like to see staff address a
trade-off for the foreclosure and to come back with some rationale
on this. He asked that staff notify all the residents in the area
that discussion of this item will be held at next week's agenda.
PULLED ITEMS
3b. REOUEST FOR 6-FOOT HIGH WALL IN FRONT SETBACK AREAS FOR HOP~ES
FRONTING ON THOROUGHFARE ROADS W. H. Barton, 9 L Street,
Chula Vista 92011
Staff recommended that Mr. Barton's request for follow-up on a
previous referral from City Council be acknowledged and that he be
notified of the date on which this item will be coming back to
Council.
Mr. Walter Barton, 9 "L" Street, Chula Vista, stated that he has
been working on this project for almost one year now and last July
he recommended some things that could prevent the noise from
coming into his house; namely the 6 foot wall. In December, City
Council agreed with his report but referred it back to staff.
Three months later, he is back again asking for Council and staff
to set a specific date. He is going to be leaving the Country in
June (military re-assignment) and wishes to finish his project
prior to that time.
MSUC (Cox/Nader) to schedule this item for the meeting of April 4,
1989 and to place it as the first item on the Consent Calendar.
5a. REPORT BACKGROUND AND STATUS INFORMATION OF THE
IMPROVEMENT AND WIDENING OF TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD (BETWEEN
APACHE DRIVE AND RUTGERS AVENUE) AND
PARALLELING CHANNEL (Director of Public
Works)
b. RESOLUTION 13990 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND VTN SOUTHWEST, INC. FOR
PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND
PLANS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND
WIDENING OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD/OTAY
LAKES ROAD (BETWEEN APACHE DRIVE AND
RUTGERS AVENUE) AND PARALLELING CHANNEL
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
Minutes ll March 7, }989
c. RESOLUTION 13991 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND WILLIAM R. DOTSON AND
EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR PROVIDING
TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING SERVICES AND
EXPEDITING THE PROCESSING OF THE TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD WIDENING
PROJECT (BETWEEN APACHE DRIVE AND RUTGERS
AVENUE) AND PARALLELING CHANNEL, WITH
VARIOUS CONSULTANTS, UTILITIES, AND
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
The section of Otay Lakes Road between Rutgers Avenue and EastLake
Business Center is currently under construction. The Engineering
Division will approve the Grading and Improvement Plans for the
Telegraph Canyon Road section west of Apache Drive; both street
sections are to be widened by EastLake Development Company for
which they will receive Development Impact Fee "DIF" credits. The
City is responsible for the design and construction of Telegraph
Canyon Road and Otay Lakes Road which lies between Apache Drive
and Rutgers Avenue and connects the two segments being constructed
by EastLake.
Mayor Cox stated his concern that this project has taken a lot
longer than originally anticipated. He asked when the
signalization would be constructed at this intersection.
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Swanson stated that
the consultant stated that it would be 26 weeks for the design
period. The original construction date is May 1990; however, that
may be cut down approximately six months.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the readings of the texts waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
7. ORDINANCE 2302 DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO ATTEMPT TO FILL THE POSITION OF
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR "IN HOUSE" PRIOR TO
GOING "OUTSIDE" TO SEEK APPLICANTS - FIRST
READING (City Attorney)
This ordinance declares the policy of Council to fill the position
of Personnel Director "in house" prior to seeking "outside"
candidates.
City Manager Goss stated that it is his policy to look over all of
the top candidates and proposed other language to the ordinance
hoping to bring this to a quick conclusion indicating the matter
may be settled prior to the time the ordinance becomes effective.
Councilwoman McCandliss agreed that this was an unusual action for
Council to take; however, she felt it was appropriate for the
situation. She agreed that the ordinance should be re-worded.
Minutes - 12 March 7, 1989
MSC (McCandliss/Cox) to change the ordinance to state that it is
the policy of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to favor
the filling of the Personnel Director position in-house and that
this policy applies only to this specific recruitment and that it
be filled as quickly as possible.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION?
Councilman Malcolm stated he would support the motion; however, he
preferred not to have it specifically to this position but to make
it a general policy that whenever a vacancy occurs in the City,
the City Manager would first look to filling it in-house if there
are qualified candidates.
City Manager Goss replied that his policy is to provide a
management plan to train people to move up the ladder.
Mayor Cox stated that he can support the amendment but not the
main motion. He feels the City Manager should make all
appointments and encouraged him to continue his policy of training
people "in-house." Mayor Cox questioned how the Council could
determine who was the best candidate unless they went through the
recruitment process. Councilman Moore agreed adding that he would
not interfere with the City ~anager's job.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The MAIN MOTION to place the ordinance on first reading carried
with Councilman Moore and Mayor Cox voting no.
8. REPORT ON MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND'S
TRANSPORTATION CONTROL MEASURES AND THEIR
APPLICABILITY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
In a written report to Council, Traffic Engineer Gustafson
reported that many of Montgomery County's transportation control
measures are accomplished under the Adequate Public Facilities
Ordinance which is the basis for implementing the County's Annual
Growth Policy. Major transportation control measures include
developer requirements, a Rideshare program, a Fare Share program
which subsidizes employee transit ridership by the public and
private sector, and establishment of a Transportation Management
District for Silver Spring, Maryland. Since the SANDAG Board
directed its staff to develop a Regional Transportation Demand
Management Program for the San Diego region, staff recommends
Council await the outcome of the SANDAG's program recommendations
before taking any specific action pertaining to strategies for the
City of Chula Vista.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Traffic Engineer
Gustafson explained that the report would be available in early
1990.
Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the General Plan update now
going on in the City and questioned whether this should be
included in the Transportation Element.
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Assistant City Attorney Rudolf stated the Council has the
prerogative to place this in he General Plan as long as it is
consistent with the General Plan.
Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the report whereby it stated
it "was designed to accommodate the rapid growth of that County."
She doesn't agree with that statement and would prefer to see
each business charged with a certain generation and in addition,
they would be required to implement certain transportation and
traffic management requirements.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation and to
refer this to the General Plan review for further discussion.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Scheduling of Council meetings
City Manager Goss stated there will be a presentation at the next
meeting on the incidents which occurred at Appropriate
Technologies (BKK incident).
Mayor Cox stated that he will be flying in late that evening from
Washington and asked that this be set for a time certain. Council
agreed to set it for 8:30 p.m.
15. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Ratification of Appointment to Commission on Aging
MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to ratify the appointment of Ruth
Hagerdorn to the Commission on Aging.
b. Sweetwater Flood Control Project Status
Mayor Cox gave a report on the meeting he attended with the Water
Commission in Sacramento. He stated $4.3 million was recommended;
however, after the meeting the Water Commission recommended $5.3
million support. Mayor Cox requested that he be authorized to
attend the April 5 meeting of the House and Senate appropriations
committee meeting, along with representatives of the Water
Commission for this funding.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to authorize the Mayor's trip (Councilman
Malcolm abstained)
c. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to take a look at the recreational
component (bicycle paths the local sponsor puts up 50% of
the cost which could conceivably come from Sandag.).
d. Mayor Cox asked that an item be scheduled for the next
meeting under his report: funding for a trip to Sacramento to
request $50,000 from the Coastal Conservancy for the Otay
Valley Road project area.
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e. Mayor Cox reported that the Port District approved the
request for funding for the Second Harbor Entrance project of
$600,000 for environmental studies.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilwoman McCandliss remarked that at the last meeting,
Council accepted the resignation of Eileen Kelly from the
SCOOT Committee. She noted Mrs. Kelly's attributes and
accomplishments in the City, stating that it is a real loss
to the City to have her resign.
b. Ratification of Youth Commission applicants
MSUC (Nader/Moore) to ratify the appointments of Araceli Cabarcas,
Jason T. Cochran, Erin McCandrew, Daniel R. Schwarz, Julia Palmer,
Sean Smith, Erik Rodrigo Soto and Joseph Williams to the Youth
Commission.
Councilman Nader noted there is still one more appointment to be
made and he will come back to Council for ratification of this
ninth appointment.
Councilman Nader asked that the City Manager and appropriate staff
person work out an orientation/organizational meeting and that the
City Clerk and City Attorney assist in this preparation. He also
asked that Councilwoman McCandliss and himself attend this first
meeting since they were both members of the Youth Commission some
time ago.
c. Councilman Nader reported on the meeting he attended last
week on crime prevention. He stated the cities of San Diego
and Coronado have a program whereby various City employees
working out in the field rather than desk jobs are given a
minimum amount of training similar to that of neighborhood
watch activities where they can report potential crime
activities to the Police.
MSUC (Nader/Cox) to refer to staff the possibility of engaging of
training City employees similar to that being taken in Coronado
for crim prevention and to report back to City Council.
d. AB 8 - (Floyd) Motorcycle Helmet bills (Support)
AB 55 - tHansen) Motorcycle Helmet bills (Support request
amendment )
AB ~98 - (Polanco) - Redevelopment (Oppose)
AB 671 - (Connelly) (Support).
Councilman Malcolm explained the four Assembly bill being
presented for support and opposition.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the recommendations as presented.
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e. Councilman Moore commented that he is a member serving in an
advisory capacity to the Chamber of Commerce on the Salute to
Chula Vista Day which will be held in Memorial Park. One
item that has come up is the attempt by various City
departments for displays. There will be at least 6-9 tables
for the departments to have displays at this event.
Councilman Moore asked that staff provide a status report on the
Orange Tree Mobilehome Park acquisition versus the Mobilehome
Homeowners Association.
Mayor Cox announced there would be no need for a Closed Session
this evening.
ADJOURNMENT AT 7:35 p.m. to the regular meeting of March 14, 1989
at 7:00 p.m.
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