HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/10/30 Pages missing MINUTES OF A REGULA.R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesd~, 7:00 p.m. October 30, 1984
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott,
Moore
Councilmember absent: Councilmember Malcolm
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 MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 22 AND 23, 1984
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes of October 22 with corrections
Ruth Hogan changed to Steve Hogan and Nick Aguila changed to Nick Aguilar and
the minutes of October 23 be redrafted to reflect Council action on Item 4
a,b,c,d and e at the completion of discussion following the public hearings.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF TROPHY FOR NATIONAL CITY/CHULA VISTA SOFTBALL
GAME (Councilman Van De Venter)
Councilman Van De Venter presented the trophy to Mayor Cox, Councilmembers and
softball team members to the tune of "We Are the Champions" and the Council
presented a gold star to Councilman Van De Venter.
The City Council recognized the following retiring Board/Commission members
for their dedicated services:(b-j)
b. RESOLUTION llBO1 COMMENDING FRANK CHIDESTER FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
c. RESOLUTION 11802 COMMENDING TOMAS AtMARAZ FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE HLrMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
d. RESOLUTION 11803 COMMENDING CAROL WALLACE FOR HER EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
e. RESOLUTION 11804 COMMENDING JOHN HARRIS FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE
ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
City Council meeting - 2 - October 30, 1984
f. RESOLUTION 11805 COMMENDING EDWARD THORNTON FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
g. RESOLUTION 11806 COMMENDING NORMA KEMERY FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICE
ON THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
h. RESOLUTION 11807 COMMENDING ALEX PRESSUTTI FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
i. RESOLUTION 11808 COMMENDING ROY JOHNSON FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE
ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
j. RESOLUTION 11809 COMMENDING PATRICK CROWLEY FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the texts were waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC {Cox/McCandliss) to present the resolutions to the Board members at the
Annual Awards Banquet on November 8.
k. RESOLUTION ll810 COMMENDING CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS RECENT
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SECONDARY
SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD (City Attorney)
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to present this resolution commending Chula Vista High
School to the High School on Friday, November 2.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED REFUND OF $1.9 MILLION IN PROPERTY TAXES
{Halecrest PTA)
The Halecrest Elementary School PTA voiced opposition to the proposed refund
of $1.9 million i n property taxes and stated they are i n favor of
reinstatement of previously cut services.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to receive this item and have it included for the
forthcoming Council Conference (November 29) to report on the same subject.
b. REQUEST FOR TREE MAINTENANCE ON DORAL WAY (BONITA VERDE ESTATES} (Harold
G. Jones)
Mr. Jones requested the palm trees on Doral Way in Bonita {Bonita Verde
Estates) be maintained by the Public Works Department.
MSUC {Scott/Cox) to receive the letter and trim the trees.
c. REQUEST TO ELIMINATE LARGE ll~UCK PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS OF CITY
(Oscar G. and Patricia A. Polster)
The Pol sters requested enforcement of City Codes regarding 1 arge trucks parked
in residential districts in the City.
City Council meeting - 3 - October 30, 1984
Councilman Moore stated the ordinance should be followed regarding the
violation occurrence and suggested the citation could be left as first a
warning and the fine increased every day the ordinance is violated.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to refer to staff for action as scheduled.
d. COMPLAINT REGARDING SOUTHWESTERN C~ISTIAN SCHOOLS USING FACILITIES AT
CHURCH OF CHRIST, 470 L STREET {Area residents)
This letter and petition from surrounding residents opposed the location of
the private school at 470 "L" Street and requested a more suitable location be
found.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to receive this letter, with copies of this letter to
go to the Planning Commission and to send a letter to the writers explaining
this is under review by the Planning Commission and at completion of that
review appealable to the City Council.
e. REQUEST PERMISSION TO USE BALL PARK ADJACENT TO BONITA OPTIMIST CLUB FOR
PARKING FOR ANNUAL DOG SHOW {Bonita Optimist Club)
The Bonita Optimist Club requested permission to use the ball park adjacent to
the Bonita Optimist Club/triangle to the east of Bonita Optimist Club grounds
for the purpose of parking for the annual dog show.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to approve the request as per staff conditions.
f. REQUEST FOR CITY ASSISTANCE FOR METRO FOOD PROJECT (Helen Motto)
Helen Motto's letter introduced her new Food Bank located at 810 "E" Street,
Chula Vista and stated any City assistance would be most appreciated.
Mrs. Motto explained the Food Bank is a non-profit organization incorporated
within the State that is looking for short-term funding assistance (possibly
2-3 months) enabling the program to continue until funds can be raised on a
permanent basis.
MSUC {Cox/Scott) to refer to staff to evaluate and bring back to Council at
next meeting (November 13) to indicate (1) whether this would be an eligible
project under Community Development Block Grant funding and (2) if there are
any excess funds available that could be channelled to this program for staff
to make a recommendation as to whether this is a program that the City should
fund.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-85-B - CONSIDERATION TO CHANGE PREZONING OF
APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CO R)~Sn,BON ITA ROAD AND PLAZA BONITA ROAD FROM A-8
TO C-V-P (Director of Planning)
City Council meeting - 9 - October 30, 1984
5C. RESOLUTION 11813 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN DIAGRAM OF THE
CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN FOR THE REDESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY lO0 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD FROM 1-805 EASTERLY 1.5 MILES
FROM AGRICULTURE AND RESERVE AND PARKS AND PUBLIC
OPEN SPACE TO RESEARCH AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL
The City Council on November 15, 1983, voted to initiate a proposal to amend
the Land Use Element of the General Plan. All of the territory in question is
situated within the unincorporated territory of San Di ego County, and wi thin
the boundaries of the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area. The
annexation of the territory to the City of Chula Vista i s now being
processed. The prezoni ng of the subject lands to I-L-P (Limited
Industrial-Precise Plan Modifying District) is proposed in a companion case.
The Planning Director explained the original draft referenced the approval by
the Planning Commission. This is deleted in the revised resolution. The
Planning Commission acts on General Plan amendments by minute action only.
REVISED RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
D. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-84-j - CONSIDERATION TO PREZONE AND REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 233 55 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD FROM 1-805 FREEWAY TO
APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES EAST, FROM A-8, A-72
(COUNTY) AND C-37 {COUNTY) TO I-L-P AND F-1 -
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ORDINANCE 2092 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY
SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE REZONING AND PREZONING 233.55 ACRES ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND EAST OF 1-805
FROM A-8, A-72 (COUNTY) AND C-37 {COUNTY) TO
I-L-P AND F-1 - FIRST READING
This item involved a City-initiated rezoning/prezoning for 233.55 acres of
property located on the south side of Otay Valley Road extending easterly from
1-805 approximately 1.5 miles, from A-8, A-72 and C-37 to I-L-P. With the
exception of a one-acre parcel on which the Animal Shelter is situated, all of
the property is located in the County of San Diego and is in the process of
being annexed to the City. The prezoning is a prerequisite to annexation.
The Environmental Impact Report EIR-84-5 on the proposed project as well as an
amendment to the General Plan are preceding agenda items. The Planning
Di rector recommended Council concur with the P1 anning Commission
recommendation.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council meeting ~ ll October 30, 1984
The City Council by Resolution 11754 on September 4, 1984, awarded the
contract for the construction of Colorado Avenue storm drain from Oxford
Street to Moss Street to KIP Incorporated. The contract was executed on
September 19, 1984. Staff reco~nended that City Council:
1. Authorize the expenditure of $20,102.50 from the Telegraph Canyon
Flood Control Project RC-08.
2. Approve Change Order No. 1 increasing the contract $18,602.50;
3. authorize the City Engineer to execute Change Order No. 1.
12. ORDINANCE 2090 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY TITLE
19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF
20 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF GREG ROGERS PARK FROM
R-1-H TO R-l-P-5.5 - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
( Di rector of P1 anning)
The rezoning of 20 acres east of Greg Rogers Park, 1300 feet south of East Naples
Street and 600 feet west of Brandywine Avenue from R-1-H to R-1-6 was placed on
s6-cond reading and adoption.
13. ORDINANCE 2091 AMENDING SECTIONS 18.12.080 AND 18.12.090 AND
ADDING A NEW SECTION 18.12,150 TO ALLOW PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAPS FOR ONE-LOT
CONDOMINIUMS SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
( Di rector of P1 anning )
The changes expediting the development process to allow the Planning
Commission to approve tentative maps for one-lot condominiums was placed on
second reading and adoption.
16. REPORT PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF "E"
STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
At the City Council meeting of July 3, 1984 the Council referred a written
communication from Mrs. Lyle Conway to Traffic Engi neeri ng and Safety
Commission for study and recommendations. Mrs. Conway's request is for a
traffic signal and/or painted crosswal ks at the intersection of "E" Street and
Jefferson Avenue. Traffic Engineering investigation and Safety Commission
review conclude that neither the installation of a traffic signal or painted
crosswalks are warranted at this time.
End of Consent Calendar
City Council meeting - 12 - October 30, 1984
7a. RESOLUTION 11817 REVISING CONDITION NO. 17 FOR CHARTER POINT
SUBDIVISION AND CONDITION NO. 6 FOR TELEGRAPH
POINT SUBDIVISION (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer )
b. RESOLUTION 11818 SPECIFIYING THE FUTURE IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENT OF
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD
On July 24, 1984, Council accepted a report on requirements for construction
of Tel egraph Canyon Road for the Charter Point and Tel egraph Point
Subdivisions. Council accepted the report and directed staff to return with a
resolution and agreement modifying condition 17 of Resolution 11428. Staff
recommended Council approve the resolutions modifying the conditions of
Telegraph Canyon Road for the Charter Point and Telegraph Point Subdivisions
and approving the Council's intent for the improvement of Telegraph Canyon
Road.
Council discussion involved requirements on Navy housing; if there would be an
off-site requirement to complete the project with additional cost involved;
the Navy planning on doing the improvements if they purchase the property; who
would fund the project; who would be required to put the improvements in; the
Navy's position regarding road improvements; requirement for sewer service to
the property; the purpose of a raised median for landscaping purposes and
safety - improvement would be penmanant rather than temporary.
Mr. James Hutchinson, 8324 E11 i son Avenue, La Mesa spoke regarding the
conditions relative to the temporary road would result in approximately 15-17
feet of widening of the present roadway. The cost for EastLake to reconstruct
this based on the present requirement would be relatively high.
Mr. Pat McCardle, Vice President of Pacific Scenes, 3900 Harney Street, San
Di ego stated the Navy has been apprised of the Telegraph Canyon Road
improvement. The Navy has no problem with normal improvements that are
contiguous to the property.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the texts were waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to find out the effect of the impact if the Navy did not have
to pay - a brief report of the effect on the reimbursement district.
9. RESOLUTION 11819 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE042 AT
80 PEPPERTREE ROAD (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
As one of the conditions of approval of a conditional use permit for ADMA
Company to construct a tennis court on one lot of Peppertree Estates, it must
obtain an encroachment permit to build within a lO-foot wide drainage easement
which has been dedicated to the City. In accordance with Section 12.28.010 of
the Chula Vista Municipal Code, the Council must consider this matter before
authorizing the City Engineer to issue the permit.
City Council meeting - 13 - October 30, 1984
City Engineer Lippitt explained staff had reviewed the plans as they relate to
the safety of the street and has been reviewed by the Safety Engineer to
insure the safety of traffic. In answer to Mayor Cox' question regarding
fencing/screening at the tennis court City Engineer Lippitt explained fencing
would be 12-feet high.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss question, City Engineer Lippitt explained
the reason for a permit requirement is because of the drainage easement
encroachment needing special permission for access.
Mr. Lawrence Lassman, 471 Jacaranda, Chula Vista stated he was concerned for
the protection of drivers coming down the hill at night approaching the court
and night lighting of the court affecting drivers vision.
MS (Scott/Cox) to add the condition that states lighting be approved by the
engi neering staff regarding safety from the road.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to add the following condition to the motion: for staff to
review the screening and visibility factor from the roadway as it might affect
traffic.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT AS AMENDED, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and'~'pprov~nanimously.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to refer to the staff and Safety Commission whether there is
adequate site distance to the east of Jacaranda going into Peppertree Drive.
11A. UNANIMOUS CONSENT
RESOLUTION 11820 SUPPORTING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CLEANUP BOND ACT
{PROPOSITION 27) {City Manager)
At the September 6 Redevelopment Agency meeting, Agency members requested
staff to report back to the City Council with recommendations regarding
Proposition 27, which would authorize bonds for the cleanup of hazardous waste
material s.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. REPORT PLANNING REFERRALS FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLANNING
TO CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN THE
MONTGOMERY AREA { Di rector of P1 anning)
The City Council, meeting in regular session on October 15, 1984, raised some
questions as to how City staff responded to County Planning Department
referral s on development proposal s wi thin the uni ncorporated territory of San
Diego County. The concern was specifically raised about the Montgomery Area.
This report discussed the nature, character and format of the Planning
Department's reports to County Planning.
City Council meeting - 14 - October 30, 1984
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to defer this item to the next meeting (at Councilman
Malcolm's request).
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to find out whether there is any possibility of any
member of the Council having a conflict of interest on this item.
15. REPORT BONITA VALLEY GARDEN CLUB'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE
AND PLANT A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE (Parks and
Recreation Director)
At the September 18, 1984 meeting Council requested staff to prepare a
response to a letter from the Bonita Valley Garden Club requested permission
to plant a community Christmas tree at the southeast corner of the Golf Course
duck pond. The Garden Club would purchase and plant the tree and each year
the Club would arrange for the tree to be decorated with lights. Any related
tree dedication or lighting ceremony will be handled by the Garden Club.
Ceremonial or lighting activities will require liability protection for
American Golf and the City. This protection to be provided by the Garden Club.
The Parks and Recreation Director recommended that Council approve the request
subject to the insurance condition.
Fran Monroe, 3831 Country Trails, Bonita representing the Bonita Valley Garden
Glub explained the tree would be planted as a symbol of peace and the ceremony
would be at 6 p.m. on December 14, 1984 and invited City Councilmembers to
attend. She expressed concern for liability protection for the dedication
ceremony and requested clarification.
Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the liability insurance coverage
required and expressed concern because of the pond being a danger to
children.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the request subject to insurance requirements.
17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (None)
18. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox reported the Annual Snow Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for
Chula Vista is December 13 at 7 p.m. Clark Anthony will be the MC for
that event.
b. Mayor Cox referred to a letter from Dr. Paul Raffer in the Council packet
regarding budgetary cuts in HandyTrans budget.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to prepare a response to Dr. Raffer's
1 etter.
c. Mayor Cox discussed a letter submitted regarding "Castle" violations of
Port Di strict Codes. There i s a conti nui ng problem regarding the
regulations as established and usage of the "J" Street Marina after
hours.
City Council meeting - 15 - October 30, 1984
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated the Port had adopted an ordinance
prohibiting small craft from going out to the vessel. Councilwoman McCandliss
suggested raising the fine each time a citation is violated. Councilman Moore
suggested the Port take positive court action and remove the "blight" from the
South Bay.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) for a letter to be sent to the Port District with copies to
all Commissioners over the Mayor's signature requesting they take appropriate
action to remove the Castle and things associated with the Castle.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to come back with a report on any ordinance
changes they would recommend that would tighten the City's control on the
Street Marina area.
d. Mayor Cox commented the Coast Guard made a determination the Castle was a
land structure and the Port District was put in a position where the City
could have some regulation of the area and the types of uses. Agency
made a motion for staff to determine whether that same type of rationale
could be applied to the derelict boats that are collected on Gunpowder
Point. Mayor Cox requested staff to respond to that at the Redevelopment
Agency meeting on November 1.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) in the future when public hearings are held in
the Otay Valley Road area the President of each of the three Homeowner's
Associations in that area be specifically sent copies of the notice so
they can inform their Homeowner Association - in addition to the regular
noticing procedure.
b. Councilman Scott commented on the blue and white paint job on the "Sea
Charity" in Library Park. City Manager Goss explained the Sea Chanty is
in a state of disrepair and efforts are being made to replace and
reestabl i sh the water feature.
c. Councilman Moore stated there is a forthcoming community meeting with
College Estates regarding the potential of Navy housing. He hopes the
Council/staff will obtain specific information on what the Navy would
agree to and anticipate a number of questions and get a semi-firm
commitment from the Navy. City Manager Goss stated staff is working on
finalizing a time and place for that meeting and requested Council
assistance regarding input from community.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) as a result of meeting with the homeowners in that area
the Council will be getting a copy of the evaluation from the Task Force and
will have that for distribution.
Councilman Moore stated the staff has various copies of the RFP's and
suggested staff input regarding how they would intend to correct those
weaknesses through verbi age pri or to the meeting for Counci 1 i nformati on.
~ STATE OF CALIFOtNIA) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~2q DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF .MEETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Patricia A. Guardac0sta,lbeing first duly sworn depose and say:
Deputy
That I am the duly chosen, qualified and ac_ing/Clty 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 he.ld 0ct0ber 30, ]984
and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on October 3], ]984 at f~he hour of ]0:10
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door of the place at which said me~ting of 0ct0ber 30, ]984
was held.
Deputy City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
19
Notary Public in and for said County
and State of California
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOP~NIA
Held October 30, 1984
The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Moore
Councilmen absent: Malc0]m
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned. the meeting until Thursday, November l, 1984
following the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
at 7:00 p.m. in the COUNCIL CHAMBER Y~X~I~XX~X~6vO~, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
I, PATRICIA GUARDACOSTA, DeputyCity 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 _ October 30, .]984
PATRICIA GUARDACOSTg, Deputy City Clerk
City of Chula Vista, California