HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/12/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. December 18, 1984
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm,
McCandl i ss, Scott, Moore
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney
Gill, 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 December ll, 1984
MSUC ( Moore/McCandl i s s ) to approve the minute s.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIDNS
a. REQUEST PERMISSION TO USE VACANT PROPERTY NEXT TO JIMMY'S ON THE GREEN
FOR RUMMAGE SALE FOR MUSIC MACHINE FUND RAISING ON FEBRUARY 2, 1985,
(George and Shirley Beal)
The Bonita Vista High School "Music Machine" ensemble requested permission for
use of a portion of City property west of Jimmy's on the Green Restaurant
bordering Bonita Road for a rummage sale on Saturday, February 2, 1985 between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at no cost.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the request subject to staff conditions.
b. REQUEST TO CONSIDER IDENTIFYING A PORTION OF OTAY INDUSTRIAL PARK AS A
SEPARATE "SENSITIVE IMPACT BOUNDARY AREA" (Joseph Botkin Otay
Industrial Park)
The existing owners of Otay Industrial Park property and the owner of the
adjacent property find many of the Guidelines of the Otay Valley Road
Implementation Plan acceptable; however, they feel that a better plan would be
to consider identifying a portion of the subject property as a separate
"sensitive impact boundary area."
MSC (Moore/Malcolm) to refer this to the Project Area Committee. Councilman
Scott abstained due to a potential conflict of interest.
City Council meeting - 2 - December 18, 1984
c. PETITION TO CLOSE BAYSIDE ALANO CLUB, 230 GLOVER STREET (Casey Peoples
and E,C. Dunahamel)
The petition to close the Bayside Alano Club lists the reasons as:
(1) Excessive noise,
(2) Damaging fence by backing into parking spaces,
(3) Excessive number of street parking spaces being utilized, leaving no
parking for residents,
(4) The Police have been notified numerous times, but prior to their
arrival, the people and cars involved have departed the area.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this petition to the City Attorney with a copy
to the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Cox asked that Item No. 19 be brought up on the agenda at this time
since representatives in the audience present to speak on this item have to
catch a flight back to San Francisco.
19. RESOLUTION 11877 AUTHORIZING STAFF AND VICTORY AND ASSOCIATES TO ENTER
INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH TELECOM PLUS FOR FINAL SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION AND COST FOR A NEAX 2400 TELEPHONE
SWITCH (Principal Administrative Analyst Morris)
At its January 24, 1984 meeting, the City Council awarded a contract to
Victory & Associates, Telecommunications Consultants, to conduct Phases II and
III of the Telecommunication Feasibility Study for the City. Phase II of the
contract included a study of the existing telephone system to identify where
service can be improved and costs reduced; system planning; network and system
design and system evaluation. All Phase II requirements have been completed
and Victory & Associates' final report and recommendations have been submitted
to Council. It is anticipated that the cost of this system will not exceed
$295,000. No funds are currently budgeted for purchase of a
telecommunications system.
Councilman Scott stated he owns 30 shares of stock; however, since it is less
than $2,000, he does not have a potential conflict of interest.
The Council commended Mr. Morris, Principal Analyst for the excellent report.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated
that negotiations are in the process for monitoring long distance calls and a
system will be devised for that.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council meeting - 3 - December 18, 1984
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF "C" STREET
WEST OF DEL MAR AVENUE (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
a. RESOLUTION 11878 ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF "C" STREET WEST
OF DEL MAR AVENUE
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
City Engineer Lippitt submitted a plat of the area explaining the owner of the
property at the northwest corner of "C" Street and Del Mar Avenue has made
application for the vacation of a 7 foot wide strip of "C" Street along the
frontage of the property. At its meeting of November 27, 1984, the Council
adopted Resolution No. 11850 declaring its intention to vacate and setting the
public hearing for December 18, 1984.
Councilman Malcolm questioned allowing the vacation prior to approval of the
subdivision map. Director of Planning stated currently the map is being
processed as a single-family subdivision on one parcel. The vacation could
become effective current with the approval of the final map.
There being no comments either for or against, the public hearing was closed.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to amend the resolution to include the vacation subject
to approval of the final map.
RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None)
6. REPORT IMPROVEMENT OF LAS FLORES DRIVE AND "D" STREET
BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND MINOT AVENUE NORTH OF "E"
STREET (Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Mayor Cox stated he is abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest and
left the dais at this time.
Councilman Scott stated he previously had a conflict of interest on this
matter but does not have it any longer.
Vice Mayor Malcolm presided over the agenda item.
City Engineer Lippitt submitted a plat of the area explaining that at the
conclusion of the public hearing held on March 13, 1984, in regard to the
formation of a special assessment district designated as Assessment District
No. 83-1, the City Council moved to abandon the proposed district and directed
staff to report back on various issues brought up at the hearing concerning
the assessment district.
City Council meeting - 4 - December 18, 1984
Generally, staff proposals were:
(1) Four lots in the original Zone 1 (lots 9, lO, 41 and 42) shall be
removed from the proposed assessment district due to the protest of
those property owners.
{2) Modified original Zone 1 will still be an assessment district
because there is significant property owner support for an
assessment district (72.5%).
(3) The City will install a two lane road with a storm drain from the
southern tip northerly to the assessment district.
(4) Those lots with deferrals and houses on them will be required to
finish their improvements now, plus reimburse the City for the City
project.
Staff proposes that the City offer those property owners with deferrals (both
with developed and undeveloped lots), financing at the same interest rate and
length of payback as the bond for the assessment district.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, City Engineer Lippitt stated the
City is pursuing this particular assessment district since a petition was
submitted by the residents of that area requesting the assessment district.
City Council then directed staff to proceed on this. Mr. Lippitt added that
it is not a legal requirement for the City to pursue the assessment district -
it i s an option. Assistant City Attorney Gill concurred adding that if the
City fails to take appropriate actions to make street improvements in the
area, it would not be liable unless there was a public health or safety hazard
the City should have corrected.
Mr. Charles Williams, Attorney representing Mrs. Hudson, stated a number of
people have been allowed to make improvements on their properties in that
particular area - these people received deferrals and are now opposing the
assessment district because they have to pay for the improvements. Mr.
Williams added that modifications to Assessment District 1 would not impass on
the improvement Districts 2 and 3. These are the land owners who are willing
to pay their own way. The tentative map has to be approved and certain
improvements must be made. The assessment district will serve those
conditions.
Mr, Robert French, 129 Second Avenue, stated he has been coming before the
Council for the past 16 years for these particular improvements. The reason
it has never been approved before is because it has never met the needs of
everyone involved i n the area. Mr. French stated the present proposal is an
equitable solution to everyone involved and asked Council to approve the
project.
Councilwoman McCandliss noted the assessment report is before the Council this
evening; however, a public hearing to officially form the district will have
to be held.
MSC (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report and staff recomendations. Mayor Cox
abstained.
Mayor Cox returned to the dais at this time.
City Council meeting - 5 - December 18, 1984
CONSENT CALENDAR (7-18)
Councilman Scott asked for items 7, 13, 14, and 16 to be pulled. Councilwoman
McCandliss asked 9 to be pulled. Councilman Malcolm stated he will be
abstaining on Item No. 11. Mayor Cox asked for Item No. 15 to be pulled.
Consent Calendar - (8, lO, ll, 12, 17 and 18)
MSUC {Cox/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar noting Councilman
Malcolm is abstaining on Item ll due to a potential conflict of interest
(member of San Diego Country Club).
8. RESOLUTION 11879 APPROVING PROPOSED BUDGET AND ACHIEVEMENT REPORT FOR
THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Director of
Finance)
The Downtown Improvement Di strict was formed to promote business activity and
to aid in efforts to make the area more attractive. The District's promotion
efforts are funded by a special assessment applied to each business or
profession in the District. The proposed budget for calendar year 1985 and an
achievement report for calendar year 1984 have been prepared by the Town
Centre Business and Professional Association.
Approximately $10,600 is currently on hand to finance the proposed 1985
budget. In addition $20,000 in special assessment receipts are estimated for
1985.
lO. RESOLUTION 11880 INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
PROPOSED "OTAY VALLEY ROAD REORGANIZATION" INVOLVING
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 240 ACRES OF
UNINCORPOPJ~TED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENTS FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT-ZONE 4 AND THE MONTGOMERY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON, PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT REORGANIZATION ACT
OF 1965 AND LAFCO'S RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL {Director
of Planning)
On May 1, 1984, the City received an application for the subject
reorganization from Mr. Fred L. Borst, chief proponent representing Walker
Scott Properties/Palm. The proposed reorganization involves the annexation of
approximately 240 acres of unincorporated territory to the City of Chula
Vista, and concurrent detachments from the San Diego County Flood Control
District-Zone 4 and the Montgomery Fire Protection
The Local Agency Formation Commission, at their public hearing of December 3,
1984 approved the annexation and designated the City as "conducting authority"
to initiate reorganization proceedings. The recommendation i s that the public
hearing be set for January 8, 1985.
City Council meeting - 6 - December 18, 1984
ll. RESOLUTION 11881 ORDERING THE PROPOSED "SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB
REORGANIZATION" INVOLVING ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND CONCURRENT DETAC~ENTS FROM THE SAN
DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT-ZONE 3 AND COUNTY
SERVICE AREA NO. 62 (MONTGOMERY PARK) (Director of
Planning)
On May 31, 1984, the City Planning Department received an application for a
reorganization from the San Diego Country Club, chief proponent and land owner
of the involved territory. The proposed reorganization consists of
jurisdictional changes which include the annexation of approximately 3.86
acres of unincorporated territory to the City of Chula Vista and concurrent
detachments from the San Diego County Flood Control District-Zone 3 and County
Service Area No. 62 (Montgomery Park).
The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), at their meeting of December 3,
1984, approved the proposed reorganization and authorized the City of Chula
Vista to conduct proceedings without notice and hearing.
(Councilman Malcolm abstained on this item).
12. RESOLUTION 11882 INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
PROPOSED "LOWER SWEETWATER REORGANIZATION" INVOLVING
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 88 ACRES OF
UNINCORPOPJ~TED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA;
ANNEXATION OF 46 ACRES OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY TO
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY; AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENTS
FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT-ZONE 3, THE LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT AND THE BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON,
PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1965
AND LAFCO'S RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL (Director of
Planning)
On August 28, 1984, the City received an application from Harriet F. Acton,
chief petitioner of the subject reorganization which involves several
jurisdictional changes including annexation of 88 acres of unincorporated
territory to the City of Chula Vista and concurrent special district
detachments. LAFCO staff recommended that the proposed reorganization be
modified to include an additional 46 acres of territory (to be annexed to the
City of National City) and one additional special district detachment. The
recommendation is that a public hearing be set for January 8, 1985.
End of Consent Calendar
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
7. RESOLUTION 11883 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF RATE
INCREASES FOR TRASH SERVICE, CHULA VISTA SANITARY
SERVICE (Director of Finance)
City Council meeting - 7 - December 18, 1984
Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining due to a potential conflict of
interest.
The City Council 1 ast revised the rates for the Chula Vista Sanita~ Service
on September 21, 1982. Since that time, there have been significant changes
in cost to the company which they feel warrant an increase in their existing
rates. The proposed new rates are approximately an 8% increase over the
current rates. The public hearing will be scheduled for January 15, 1985.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman Scott abstaining.
9. RESOLUTION 11884 TPj~NSFERRING A PORTION OF THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND
ALLOCATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ICommunity
Development Director)
As a result of the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1984 and Governor Deukmejian's
proclamation implementing the Act for the State of California, the City has
received an allocation for the issuance of Private Activity Bonds in the
amount of $4,649,000 for the calendar year 1984. The City of San Diego and
the County of San Diego have requested, before the end of the calendar year,
that Chula Vista transfer the unused portion of its allocation to the SANDER
Joint Powers Authority in order to finance the waste to energy plant in the
Miramar area of San Diego. The staff recommends approval.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Director of Community
Development Desrochers explained the types of projects the allocation would be
used for. Councilman Moore noted this was a "quasi-loan" - the City is
loaning the money and if it needs money before the end of the next fiscal
year, it could ask for a loan back.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION 11885 APPROVING CITY'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION
FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
GENERAL DESIGN MEMORANDUM FOR THE SWEETWATER RIVER
FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF INTENT (Director of Public
Works/City En9ineer)
On May 15, 1984, the City Council by Resolution No. 11621 approved a
cooperative agreement with the County of San Diego for the design and
construction of the Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel. The Channel will
be constructed in conjunction with the State Highway 54 Project and involves
the cooperation of the City of National City, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers,
San Diego Unified Port District, the County of San Diego and the City of Chula
Vista.
On December 17, 1984, CalTrans advertised for bids for the construction of the
Flood Control Channel. The channel will require three separate contracts for
construction and it's expected to require about three years to complete. The
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested that a resolution and a letter of
intent to participate i n the development of the recreation features included
in the project be adopted by the local agencies as soon as possible.
City Council meeting - 8 - December 18, 1984
Councilman Scott questioned whether this obligated the City to spend any money
in the future. City Manager Goss responded that the City does have
obligations; however, how i t will be met is still to be determined. It is too
early to determine whether or not general funds will be used.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY ht~YOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) for staff to submit a report to the Council updating them
on the I-5/54/Sweetwater Flood Control Project. The staff to sift it out of
the three projects and forward it to the City Council - the obligations and
the possible source of the funding.
14. RESOLUTION 11886 AMENDING THE 1984-85 BUDGET TO SUBSTITUTE A REGULAR
JUNIOR/ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION IN LIEU OF
THE CONTRACT ENGINEER PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED {Director
of Public Works/City Engineer)
In the 1984-85 budget, funds were included for a Contract Engineer ($35,000)
since it was expected that large projects, such as EastLake and E1 Rancho del
Rey, would reach the tentative subdivision map stage and that additional
professional engineering assistance would be needed. The proposal was for a
regular Jr./Assistant Civil Engineer position be authorized to replace the
contract employee service as a result of a projected peak in workload.
Councilman Scott stated this resolution needs a 4/5's vote. Mayor Cox agreed
noting it is was for a position which will have to be funded periodically.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent.
Councilman Moore stated he concurs with the four-fifth's vote needed for this
item. Mayor Cox declared that the resolution will pass with a four-fifth's
vote. City Manager Goss indicated the Council is changing its policy from the
last meeting for the requirement of a four-fifth's vote; however, Councilman
Scott stated no decision was made at the last meeting requiring this vote.
The resolution, as offered by Councilman Malcolm, carried unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION 11887 APPROVING RECREATION USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT (Director of Parks and Recreation}
The City submitted a grant proposal to the State of California for the
development of multipurpose fields at Bonita Vista Junior High School. The
proposed project meets the criteria under the competitive regional grant
section of the California Parks and Recreation Facility Act of 1984. A
complete grant application was submitted by the November 5, 1984 deadline. On
November 15, 1984, the State requested additional items to complete the
processing and evaluation of the City's grant proposal. The main document
required is a Joint Use Agreement with the district for the use of school
facilities.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
City Council meeting - lO - December 18, 1984
The Transit Coordinator, with the assistance of the Director of Finance, the
Assistant City Attorney and Attorney Mr. William Reavey are attempting to
structure a Safe Harbor lease for the ll new SCOOT buses. To qualify as a
Safe Harbor lease, a portion (a minimum of 5%) of the purchase price for the
buses must be financed by the proceeds of an obligation whose interest is
exempt from Federal income tax. SCOOT staff has been advised that this
financing be secured prior to December 31, 1984.
The recommendation is that Council recommend to SCOOT Board that Board
authorize the Director of Finance and/or the SCOOT Administrator to execute a
note with Bank of America for borrowing an amount not to exceed $75,000 in
order to meet the requirements of Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of
1982 (TEFRA).
19. RESOLUTION ~ AUTHORIZING STAFF AND VICTORY AND ASSOCIATES TO ENTER
INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH TELECOM PLUS FOR FINAL SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION AND COST FOR A NEAX 2400 TELEPHONE
SWITCH (Principal Administrative Analyst Morris)
See page
20. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND VTN SAN DIEGO FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT
GRADING EVALUATION AND ALTERNATIVE GRADING CONCEPTS
PREPARATION FOR EL RANCHO DEL REY (Director of
Planning)
A Specific Plan Amendment has been filed by the Gersten Companies for 1,582
acres of the E1 Rancho Del Rey. The pl an contemplates a significant density
increase from an adopted 3,779 dwelling units to 5,338 dwelling units, or a 41
percent change. To assist the staff in evaluating the land use plans,
consultant services are being requested with VTN to conduct grading evaluation
and alternative grading concepts preparation. The cost will not exceed
$10,000.
Director of Planning Krempl stated the services of the consultant for the
study is needed in order to move forward on the project. In this instance,
the applicant has prepared the grading plans which he is satisfied with;
however, the staff is not comfortable with this and is requesting the
additional study. This is done in the interest of the City,
Council discussion followed regarding the advantages of preparing the study;
the question of having the City pay for the cost; satisfaction with the
density existing in that area; this is a massive grading plan; the Council is
not in the land use business; it is the developer's obligation to bring the
plan to the City Council; the Gersten Company should deposit the money with
the City to pay for the cost; the City has a full-cost recove~ program; it
should not be put on the burden of the Chula Vista taxpayers; a suggestion of
the developer and the City to share the cost.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent.
City Council meeting - ll - December 18, 1984
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) to file this request.
In answer to the Council's query, Assistant City Attorney Gill stated the
substitute motion was proper.
Councilwoman McCandliss indicated that the analysis should be performed;
however, she disagrees the City should pay for the cost adding that Gersten
should pay for this special consultant. City Engineer Lippitt noted the plan
adopted in 1978 was not the developer's plan. The staff attempted to get a
grading analysis; however, it was not approved and the developer now wants to
change that plan.
Mr. Bill Robens, 254 Camino Elevado, Chula Vista, representing Gersten Company
stated they object to paying for this study because the 1978 plan was not
supported by Gersten - it was the City's plan. Councilman Scott questioned
why Gersten went ahead with so much development if it was the City's plan.
Apparently, the developer had accepted that plan.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC {Cox/Scott) to refer this back to staff and to come back with a report on
whether there is a willingness on the part of the Gersten Company to share on
some type of formula on the cost to do this study.
Councilman Scott requested a report from the City Council regarding the
substitute motions.
21. RESOLUTION 11889 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMOPJ~NDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING RELATIVE TO CHULA VISTA WOODS
SUBDIVISION TRACT NO. 84-13 (Community Development
Director)
The Chula Vista Woods tentative subdivision map was approved by the City
Council on November 20, 1984. During the discussion, the Developer offered to
impose certain ownership requirements upon purchasers of the housing units. A
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been prepared which specifies those
requirements.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
22. ORDINANCE 2096 AMENDING SECTION 15.04.010 AND ADDING SECTION
15.04.092 RELATING TO MASS GRADING ON LARGE PROJECTS,
TO TITLE 15 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE - FIRST
READING {Director of Planning/Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Director of Planning Krempl explained that by letter dated December 5, 1984,
Mr. Robert L. Santos of EastLake Development Company requested the ability to
pull a mass grading permit for approximately 250 acres of EastLake I.
Further, the request is to have the permit issued in advance of tentative map
approval by the City Council. The City Attorney has advised that this
requires an ordinance change; said ordinance would have future applicability
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City Council meeting - 12 - December 18, 1984
Councilman Scott questioned whether this ordinance has been applied in other
ci ties in the County. Mr. Lippitt stated he did not know but he would check
on the other agencies.
Council discussion followed with staff answering questions as to the time
element; the ordinance would become effective 30 days after the second reading
or approximately the 8th of February; (2) concerns regarding the rainy season
there would have to be adequate retention basis on the slopes; (3) the
question of timing - the suggestion to have this set for a Council Conference
because of the major implications.
Mr. Santos representing EastLake, stated they would like approval of the mass
grading ordinance as soon as possible in order to start work on the project.
They would like to hit the sales market in the summer of 1985. Mr. Santos
stated this is a typical program for a large scale project - they will package
a number of parcels of 1 and and sell them to builders. This would requi re
moving millions of yards of dirt. EastLake is asking for the flexibility to
pursue that avenue which the grading ordinance does not now permit.
In answer to Councilman Scott's question, Mr. Santos stated EastLake has been
in existence since 1979; however, the process of getting tentative maps
approved to the Council has been much lengthier than anticipated. Councilman
Malcolm stated he wants the assurance staff will not issue any grading permits
before coming to the City Council.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to direct staff to come back with a report and a
resolution or ordinance if deemed necessary to provide adequate protection on
mass grading during what is considered some type of rainy season. (The report
should address the normal requirements during the months of April and May and
any changeOr extra conditions which may be placed on projects plus the legal
ability tO pl ace conditions on the property).
23. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. REPORT UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONVERSION PROGRAM {City Manager)
City Manager Goss referred to the written report explaining that on October
25, 1984, the City Council received a report on the City's underground utility
conversion program which discussed a number of policy issues, including
targeting the conversion of utilities along major thoroughfares and collector
streets, undergrounding transmission lines to those carrying 34,500 volts or
less, preparing changes to the City Code to implement the conversion program,
and preparing changes to the franchise agreement with SDG&E to reflect the
methodology which has been used i n determining the current allocation of funds
for underground utilities, which is 2% of the base rate revenue. Because
SDG&E is preparing its calendar 1985 underground budget for submission to
California Public Utilities Commission {CPUC), staff is requesting Council
give an indication of the rate to be used in formulating this budget.
City Council meeting - 13 - December 18, 1984
Staff's recommendation is that the City Council indicate to SDG&E that the
franchise undergrounding formula (4-1/2%) be used in 1985 and that staff meet
with SDG&E representatives during 1985 to clarify and/or resolve the issue
raised by the formula and any other franchise issues as may be appropriate.
(Councilman Malcolm left the meeting at this time, 8:45 p.m.)
Mr. A1 Araiza, SDG&E, stated they are extremely interested in providing an
outstanding underground program for Chula Vista. The main emphasis of asking
Council to remain on the present formula is the savings to the taxpayers of
Chula Vista. Mr. Ariaza noted the IDB bonds the SDG&E went to market for
($3 million) for the South Bay power lines and the low cost on the bonds
attributed to savings to the rate payers. Councilman Moore indicated the
electrical fee should be equal to the services brought back to the rate
payers. Whether it is undergrounding or franchise, the entire community
should contribute to it.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the staff recommendations.
b. City Manager Goss listed the Council meetings to be held in January and
the items to be considered:
a. January 8 - Public Hearing - Hidden Vista Village.
b. January 12 - Noise Ordinance,
c. January 15 - Goals Meeting.
d. January 22 - Bayfront Specific Plan.
e. January 29 - EastLake and Street Lighting Policy (may have to call a
special meeting for that date)
c. City Manager Goss announced that two new buses have arrived and invited
the Council to go down to the corporate yard and view the buses. The
Mayor asked to have the buses at City Hall prior to the Thursday
afternoon meeting.
d. City Manager Goss referred to the United Enterprises property stating two
weeks ago, the Board of Supervisors gave authorization to staff to do a
feasibility study. The request from United Enterprises was a verbal
request. They recommended the following three actions~
(1) Support processing the General Plan Amendment for United Enterprises
property located in the South Bay area in accordance with stipulations
described i n the summaries below.
City Council meeting - 14 - December 18, 1984
Those stipulations are: planning for more intensive development
should be limited to the western portions of the ownership; all
property in phases of development should be coordinated with
adjacent jurisdictions; development should be phased with the
availability of adequate infrastructure; environmentally constrained
area; land use mix shall be proposed to be beneficial to the County
and not adversely affect the subregions and to commit the County of
San Diego to the utilization of appropriate finance mechanisms such
as special districts for motions and bounding powers to provide
necessary backbone infrastructure of the area.
(2) Request for authorization to process the General Plan Amendment be
brought back before the incoming Board once more specific land use
proposals have been prepared.
(3) Staff be directed to establish an inter-jurisductional Task Force for
the Planning and development of the area subject to the application for
the Plan Amendment.
Inasmuch as the staff has not had time to evaluate the recommendations, Mr.
Goss requested authorization to appear before the Board of Supervisors to ask
for a continuance in order to have staff state its position.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to grant this request.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
24. REPORT APPROVAL AND PAYMENT FOR VISITOR DEVELOPMENT BROCHURE
(Director of Management Services/Director of
Community Development)
On May 22, 1984, a request was submitted to the City from the Visitor
Development Committee of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce seeking funding
for 25,000 of a visitor-oriented brochure. During the budget review process,
the City Council approved $9,040 to be used for this purpose. The
recommendation is for Council to approve the brochure design subject to two
changes and authorize expenditure of budgeted funds to cover design and
printing of the visitor brochure,
Director of Management Services Thomson stated Mr. Slijk from the Chamber was
present to answer questions. In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Mr.
Thomson stated the two changes being recommended by staff would cause no delay
in the printing of the brochure.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the staff's recommendation.
25. REPORT PROPOSED SCOOT CONTPJ~CT OPERATOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(RFP) (Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
The report from the Transit Coordinator discusses the coordination between the
arrival of the new buses and the Requests for Proposals {RFP) process and RFP
content.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report.
City Council meeting - 15 - December 18, 1984
26. REPORT RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF ENCRQACHMENT PERMIT REQUEST
FOR 1052, 1044 AND 1048 SAGE VIEW WAY {Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
City Engineer Lippitt submitted the plat explaining the owners of the subject
properties applied for an encroachment permit to install additional
landscaping, install a fence around the area in which they intend to do the
landscaping, terrace the slope and build decks at yard level. Due to the
nature and extent of this proposed encroachment, the request must be
considered by the City Council. Staff's recommendation is that Council deny
the request.
Mr. Alan Bridges, 1052 Sage View; Mr. Richard Jones, 1044 Sage View; and Carol
Moore, 1048 Sage View requested the encroachment permit for the following
reasons:
The building should be deleted as recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Department; they have been taking care of the banks and trimming the trees;
they feel they can do the work better than City staff with less money; they
have never been invited to attend the annual meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Department concerning open space districts; a request for the fence
is to protect their properties against vandalism; the City has never come in
and maintained their back yards; the section of the property in the back goes
straight down and is not buil dabl e; they have been paying taxes and cleaning
out the debris themselves; taking the fence down and expanding it down to the
bottom of the slope would give the homeowners' accessability to continue
maintaining the area in the back.
Councilman Scott asked for a plat of the area. Mr. Lippitt stated he had none
this evening. Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that the Open Space
Coordinator should be present to respond to Council's questions. He
recommended a continuance of the matter until the meeting of January 8,
MSUC {Cox/Moore) to continue this item to the meeting of January 8.
27. REPORTS COUNCIL REFERRAL CONCERNING REQUEST FROM RESIDENTS OF
FREDERICKA MANOR FOR A GREEN ARROW TO BE INSTALLED AT
THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD AVENUE AND "E" STREET
{Director of Public Works/City Engineer/Safety
Commission)
At the meeting of July 3, 1984, the Council referred a written communication
from the residents of Fredericka Manor for a "green arrow" to be installed on
the traffic signal at the intersection of Third Avenue and "E" Street to the
staff and the Safety Commission for recommendations. Staff's recommendation
is that Council direct staff to consider these intersections in the traffic
signal priority list for next fiscal year.
The recommendation of the Safety Commission is that "green arrows" (left turn
signals) be installed at the intersections of Third Avenue and "E" Street and
Fourth Avenue and "E" Street as soon as practical.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept the staff recommendation.
City Council meeting - 16 - December 18, 1984
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
28. REPORTS COUNCIL REFERRAL CONCERNING REQUEST FOR CREATIVE
SUGGESTIONS REGARDING TRAFFIC PROBLEMS ON THIRD
AVENUE BETWEEN "E" AND "G" STREETS {Safety Commission)
At the July 3, 1984 meeting, Council considered the staff/Safety Commission
recommendations regarding pedestrian movements on "F" Street between Third and
Fourth Avenues. The Council discussion included crosswalk and island
locations, installation of advance pedestrian crossing warnings and
appropriate signing. The Council's action was to install a pedestrian
crosswalk with special markings at the east side of Garrett Avenue and "F"
Street. The Council asked the Commission to restudy this matter and resubmit
"creative suggestions as regards the traffic problems on Third Avenue between
"E" and "G" Streets." They recommended:
(1) That the Safety Commission does not feel there is a traffic problem
on Third Avenue, as far as speed is concerned as the "85th
percentile" falls within the posted s~eed limits in this area;
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(2) That "no icycle riding" signs be 'embe ded" in the sidewalks, to
make these signs more visible to bicycle riders;
(3) That the "Parking Control" officers be encouraged to enforce the "no
bicycle riding on downtown sidewalks" ordinance; and,
{4) That the City communicate with the Chula Vista Elementary School
District, asking them to relay this information to students.
Mr. Quentin Stokes, Chairman of the Safety Commission, noted the field work
involved by the Safety Commission and asked for approval of their
recommendations. Mr. Neik Slijk, representing the Downtown Committee of the
Chamber, stated the Committee feels differently than the Safety Commission.
They feel there is a problem there and would like to experiment with having a
one-lane from "F" to "G" street similar to that from "E" to "F". It is the
people from Fredericka Manor and Congregational Towers that use the crosswalks
and are complaining about the traffic.
Traffic Coordinator Glass stated that Third Avenue now has 10,000 cars daily
and he would not recommend it change to a one traffic lane.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to continue this item to the meeting of January 8,1985.
Councilman Moore stated he would like to see the last recommendation initiated
to contact a school district to notify their students of the prohibition of
bike riding along Third Avenue. Mayor Cox stated he would include this in his
motion and Councilman Scott agreed to the second.
(Councilman Scott left the meeting at this time).
29. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
a. MSUC (Cox/McCandcliss) to appoint Cathy Boyer, 992 Rutgers Avenue to the
Wavy Housing Task Force (Councilmen Scott and Malcolm out).
Mayor Cox asked the staff to prepare a letter to all the people appointed
to the Task Force along with the three alternates and request they
City Council meeting - 17 - December 18, 1984
schedule an appropriate date for the first meeting. Further, to make contact
with the Navy and representatives of the Task Force of the Scripp's Navy
Housing Project. Mayor Cox asked that the letter go out this week.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) for the Navy Housing Task Force to include an
ex-officio member from the Navy and from the City staff (Councilmen Scott and
Malcolm out).
Councilwoman McCandliss complimented Councilman Moore on the work he did
in formulating the members of the Committee.
b. Mayor Cox noted the following contributions made to the 1984 snow.
1984 Snow Donations
American Legion Post #434 Downtown Committee CV Chamber
Balboa Thrift and Loan Irene & Gene Grady
,~ Bank of America Home Federal Savings
Chula Vista Host Lions Club Old Bonita Store
"~ Chula Vista Investment Co. People's Bank
Chula Vista Sanitary Service Rohr Industries
Marie Callenders San Diego Gas & Electric Company
San Diego Trust & Savings VFW Robert H. Scholer Post #2111
Wilson & Cox Insurance Agency
c. Mayor Cox referred to a letter received from William Knight requesting
Council support in getting help for his father, Clarence Knight, who
broke his hip.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to prepare a letter expressing the Council's
fondness for Mr. Knight and hope that his problem could be resolved.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that the letter should go to the Commission on
Aging since they have a number of benefits available which list could be given
to Mr..Knight. Further, a letter should go to the Area Director of Aging and
to the Health Systems Agency and to contact Mr. Hunter's office. Mayor Cox
included this in his motion. Councilwoman McCandliss agreed to the second.
Councilman Moore noted that Mr. Knight has given thousands of hours to the
City in serving on various commissions, He felt a staff member should take
the lead and see what is available to help Mr. Knight. Councilwoman
McCandliss said she would take the lead on this.
~', 30. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilwoman McCandliss wished eveHone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
b. Councilman Moore referred to the memo from the City Clerk whereby she
asked permission to apply for candidacy on the State City Clerk's
Association.
City Council meeting - 18 - December 18, 1984
MSUC (McCandl i ss/Moore) to approve the City C1 erk' s request.
Mayor Cox remarked that he would like to encourage all department heads to
participate actively in their associations.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to come back on a policy on department heads taking
leave to attend their association's meetings, and to make a recommendation if
there is not a policy, whether one should be done. Further, if the City
should provide for release time for participation in associations for
employees in these professional organizations.
Mayor Cox noted the Council will be convening at 3 p.m. on Thursday,
December 20 to go into closed session and then immediately following the
Redevelopment Agency which begins at 4 p.m.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to convene at 3 p.m. on December 20 and to convene as a
regular City Council tier to the Redevelopment Agency meeting which would
begin at 4 p.m. in erdadiscuss one item.
ADJOURNMENT AT lO:O0 p.m, to the special meeting of December 20, 1984 at
3:00 p,m.; to the meeting prior to the Redevelopment Agency meeting of
December 20, 1984 at 4 p.m. and to the regular City Council meeting scheduled
for January 8, 1985.
(~EN~E M. FULASZ, CMC
z City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say:
That I am the duly ~osen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista;
That the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was
held December 18, 1984 and said meeting Was
adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED
HERETO:
That on Wednesday, December 19, 1984 at the hour of 9:15 a.m.
I posted a copy of said orderat a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place
at which sa'id meeting of December 18, 1984 was held.
City Cle~
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held December 18, 1984
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall,
236 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:0~ p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present:
Councilmen absent:
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ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Ihursday, December 20, ]984
befor a f r the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
at 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. ~n t~e~f~J~X~lYav~D~vsVConference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
I, JENNIE 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 December ]8, ]984
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/~NNIE M. FULASZ, ~C, City lerk
City of Chula Vista, California