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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/09/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, September 18, 1984 Council Chamber 3:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss (arrived late), Scott, Moore Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Director of Management Services (Acting City Manager) Thomson, Assistant City Attorney Gill PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. Mayor Cox welcomed the people in the audience to the meeting today, stating it was the first of quarterly meetings to be held in the afternoon to afford an opportunity to those people who cannot attend the night meeting to come to a daytime meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 28, September 4, and ll, 7984 MSUC (Moore/Scott) to approve the minutes. (Councilmembers Malcolm and McCandliss out) (Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time). 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Dana Sue Toogood, newly appointed to the Parking Place Commission. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST EXTENSION OF CHULA VISTA TRANSIT TO THIRD AVENUE AND "J"/"L" STREET (Chairman, Commission on Aging) At their regularly scheduled meeting of August 8, 1984, the Commission on Aging requested Chula Vista Transit Service be extended one block to Third and "J" Street or possibly to Third and "L" Street. Mayor Cox stated this item would be discussed along with Item No. 15. b. REQUEST FOR ACCESS ROUTE FROM 1-805 CONNECTING BRANDYWINE ROAD AND DORA LANE (Otay Mesa Homeowners Association) The Otay Mesa Homeowners Association requested a direct route to the nearest hospital for South Bay residents from 1-805 by accessing East Orange and connecting to Brandywine Road and then on to Dora Lane. City Council Meeting - 2 - September 18, 1984 The request was that along with the development of the subdivision south and adjacent to East Orange, East Orange Street be completed with full street requirements, which would include a connection for Brandywine Road to the north. Also requested was for the County to provide funds and access for Brandywine Road to Dora Lane, in the hospital area, resulting in the County opening this route to the hospital. MSUC (Moore/Scott) that the staff write a letter for the Mayor's signature to the County to request that consideration be given to funding Brandywine Avenue from Community Hospital to East Orange Avenue. c. REQUEST TO PLANT LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE IN BONITA VALLEY TO BE MAINTAINED BY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (Bonita Valley Garden Club) The members of the Bonita Valley Garden Club proposed planting and dedication of a Bonita Valley living community Christmas Tree to be provided and maintained by the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Department east of the Duck Pond; between the Duck Pond and the Chula Vista Municipal Maintenance Building on the golf course. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer this request to staff. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. A lady in the audience asked about the senior citizen housing project on Fourth Avenue and "F" Street. Housing Coordinator Gustafson stated the County Housing Authority advised him completion of the complex will be within 90-120 days. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5-11) Councilman Moore asked that Item No. ll be pulled from the Consent Calendar. MSUC (Moore/Sc ott) to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 5-10). 5. RESOLUTION 11763 APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE ONE-HOUR PARKING METERS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF "F" STREET BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND LANDIS STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (Director of Finance) When "F" Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue was resurfaced in conjunction with the Town Centre redevelopment, all parking was removed on the south side of the street. This allowed the street to be restriped to add a two-way left-turn pocket to serve all the driveways on "F" Street as well as straighten out the striping. The new striping now allows adequate curb lane width on the north side of "F" Street between Landis and Third Avenue to permit the addition of five parking meters. Also requested was the cost of the installation: $650. City Council Meeting - 3 - September 18, 1984 6. RESOLUTION 11764 APPROVING THE RELOCATION OF THE BUS STOP AND THREE PARKING ~TERS AT THIRD AVENUE AND "G" STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (Director of Finance) Mr. C. Randall Cluff of Aspen Medical Home Care requested the City relocate the bus stop and three parking meters to provide more convenient parking for patrons of Computer Tutorial Center, 308 "G" Street; Aspen Medical Home Care, 400 Third Avenue; and Our Housed 425 Third Avenue. The Transit Coordinator and Traffic Engineer reviewed the proposal and indicated no objections to the plan. Staff recommended the City Council approve the request and appropriate $260 from the unappropriated balance of the parking Meter Fund to Account No. 230-2300-5298 for the cost of relocating the bus stop and meters. 7. RESOLUTION 11765 APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH MARWAN A. YOUNIS, CONTRACT ENGINEER~ FOR WORK IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) There has been a large increase in the workload of the Land Development Division. The Department has also experienced the loss of both permanent plan check personnel in the Subdivision Section. It has therefore, become necessary that the Contract Engineer perform overtime work in addition to the work provided for in his original agreement with the City as approved on July 3, 1984. ?he revised agreement submitted provides for an overtime hourly rate of $21 per hour. This rate would be effective for all time worked in excess of 40 hours per week. There will be no net cost to the City resulting from this amendment. All time worked on overtime will be billed to the appropriate developer. Adequate funds will be available in salary savings to cover these costs. Councilman Malcolm questioned whether staff explored the possibility of bringing in another person at less salary rather than pay the contract engineer overtime pay. Acting City Manager Thomson stated that staff is pursuing this possibility as it is their intent to avoid overtime - perhaps even hiring someone to come on a temporary basis. (Councilwoman McCandliss arrived at the meeting 3:10 p.m. 8. RESOLUTION 11766 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK RAMPS 1984-85 PROGRAM IN THE FEASTER, MUELLER, VISTA SQUARE, AND CASTLE PARK AREAS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) On August 29, 1984 the City Engineer received sealed bids for the work which consists of removal and construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalk, sidewalk ramps, pavement and portions of cross gutter segments. Staff recommends Council: (1) authorize the expenditure of $13,716.03; (2) accept bids and award contract to Silver Strand Contractors, San Diego, (low-bidder) in the amount of $11,715o58 and (3) authorize staff to increase the contract amount to ~13,716.03 to provide construction of additional sidewalk ramps. City Council Meeting - 4 - September 18, 1984 9. RESOLUTION 1 1767 ACCEPTING INFORMAL BIDS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PARK WAY POOL HEATER REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) On August 10, 1984 the City Engineer received sealed bids for the work which includes installation of a new pool heater and repiping of the existing system to accommodate the heater and removal of some existing asbestos insulation. Since only one bid was received on August 10, 1984, bids were requested from some additional firms and another bid was received on September 6, 1984. Staff recommended Council: (1) appropriate an additional $5,000 from the unappropriate balance of Park Acquisition and Development Funds in District No. 13 and (2) accept bids and award contract to Parnell and Leonard, Inc., San Diego, (low-bidder) in the amount not to exceed $20,098. lO. ORDINANCE 2082 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING AND PREZONING 6.0 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NAPLES STREET AND OPPOSITE DIXON DRIVE FROM R-1 AND S-90 (COUNTY) TO R-3-P-14 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning) Councilman Malcolm abstained due to a potential conflict of interest. The ordinance involves 6.0 acres of property located on the north side of Naples Street opposite Dixon Drive (southeast corner of the San Diego Country Club) rezoned (approximately 2 acres) from R-1 (Single Family Residential) and prezoned (approximately 4 acres) from S-90 (County Holding Zone) to R-3-P-14 (Multiple Family Residential subject to a precise plan at a density of 14 units per net acre). This item was placed on First Reading at the meeting of September 11, 1984. ll. ORDINANCE 2083 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING 4.07 ACRES OF SDG&E PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF I-5 AND NORTH OF WALNUT AVENUE FROM R-3 TO I-L-P - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning) This ordinance rezones the westerly 4.07 acres of the SDG&E property located on the east side of Interstate 5 freeway and the northerly terminus of the llO0 block of Walnut Avenue from R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) to I-L (Limited Industrial). This item was placed on First Reading at the meeting of September 11, 1984. Councilman Moore said he questioned (at the last meeting) whether there should be a one-year review of the project. At that time staff indicated that it would have to go through design review and that staff can also contact the Mobilehome Association to be sure it is properly buffer~and to make it a condition of the Precise Plan approval. Councilman Moore felt this should be more directive - change the word "can" to "shall". City Council Meeting - 5 - September 18, 1984 MS (Moore/Malcolm) staff be directed to contact the representatives of the Brentwood Mobilehome Park and work with them and the applicant to ensure that the northern boundary of the property is properly buffered and to make this a condition of the Precise Plan approval. Mary Frances Click, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, Space 157, Chula Vista stated she is Vice President of the Mobilehome Park Association and a representative of Brentwood Mobilehome Park. She referred to the ll conditions listed in the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission noting one of them is for the preservation of trees; however, last week, all of the trees were removed. Grading has been going on for the past seven days with no attempt being made to quell the dust. The homes of the residents living right next to the property are filled with the dust, their draperies and carpets need cleaning. Mrs. Click referred to the topography of the Mobilehome Park stating it is lower than the adjacent property; therefore, there will be some drainage problems to the mobilehome park. Council discussion ensued with Mrs. Click and staff concerning the Negative Declaration and the conditions imposed. Referring to Condition No. 6, it was noted that a "topographic and property survey which includes the location and size of all the existing trees" should have been submitted concurrent with an application for a Precise Plan. Also discussed was a requirement for a solid fencing to be erected along the westerly and easterly property lines. Assistant City Attorney Gill explained the property rights of the applicant whereby he can do certain things on his property without coming to the City for authorization. Director of Planning Krempl stated it is his opinion that the applicant has proceeded with grading without proper approval from the City. The conditions as listed in the ordinance must be met through the Precise Plan. The grading permit is necessary and should have been secured. Councilman Scott noting the number of questions needing to be answered suggested the item be referred to the staff (Attorney and the City Manager) in order to bring back all the facts to the Council. Councilman Moore withdrew his motion, Councilman Malcolm withdrew his second. In answer to Councilman Scott's question, Assistant City Attorney Gill stated the testimony being heard tonight should be given at a public hearing with a chance for the applicant to respond. He recommended another public hearing be held if the Council wishes to modify the conditions in any way. MSC (Cox/Scott) to renotice this item and reschedule it for a public hearing on October 9th. Mrs. Emily Robinson, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, asked the Council what happens in the meantime while the public hearing is being rescheduled. Mayor Cox indicated the staff will investigate what is going on, whether a permit has been applied for and make sure that the applicant is conforming to the ordinance. City Council Meeting - 6 - September 18, 1984 Councilman Malcolm stated he is voting against the motion. He sees no need for another public hearing. If the applicant is made to conform to the ll conditions all the problems would be taken care of. The motion carried with Councilman Malcolm voting no. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to investigate the grading that is going on there now and come back to the City Council on that and take whatever immediate steps would be necessary to alleviate the "fugitive dust problem" that is obviously existing at this point. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 12. RESOLUTION 11768 ADOPTING THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD 1984-1990 AND ADOPTING THE FAIR SHARE ALLOCATION THEREIN (Community Development Director) The San Diego Association of Governments has compiled the Regional Housing Needs Statement for the period 1984-1990 and has submitted it to all affected jurisdictions for adoption. This replaces the statement for the period 1979-1984 based on a revised formula and data from the 1980 Census and Series 6 Regional Growth Forecast. The statement and its Fair Share commitment will become a component of the City's Housing Element of the General Plan, which is in the process of being revised for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Community Development Director Desrochers recommends the Council approve the resolution adopting the Regional Housing Needs Statement and the Fair Share allocation for the City included in that statement. Councilman Moore remarked that the Council has the right to attach comments to the Statement and suggested a sentence be put in noting the number of housing units now on the drawing board in the City of Chula Vista. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to write a letter over the Mayor's signature forwarded along with the adoption of this Statement noting the number of units, both low and moderate, be included and request San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to add a paragraph in the appropriate section of the report so stating. Maggie Helton, 162 Mankato Street, Chula Vista questioned under the Series 6 Regional Growth Forecast if staff and Council now agree there will be a lower need of this type of housing in Chula Vista. Mr. Mike McLaughlin from SANDAG stated "yes" the need in Chula Vista is lower. The need was based on the changes in the census and the forecast made prior to Series 6. Mrs. Helton then asked whether there will be a special committee formed for revising the Housing Element. Housing Coordinator Gustafson responded that the Housing Element is being revised by the planning department. This review will be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting 7 September 18, 1984 13. ORDINANCE 2084 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.14.100 AND 19.14.240 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS TAKEN BY LESS THAN A FULL PLANNING COMMISSION - FIRST READING (City Attorney) At its August 2, 1984 meeting the City Council requested the City Attorney submit a proposed ordinance change regarding the appeal process from Planning Commission hearings. Council stated it was its intent that if a variance or conditional use permit denial was based on the action of less than four members of the Commission to allow the applicant to obtain a rehearing or an appeal to Council without additional fees in order not to penalize the applicant due to absences of commissioners from a hearing. Councilman Moore commented that, as a courtesy measure, he would have liked to have seen this go to the Planning Commission prior to City Council. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) for a Closed Session at the end of the meeting for matters of litigation. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. REPORT CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) ROUTE 706 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Mayor Cox noted Item 3a is also being considered along with this item. At its meeting on August 8, 1984, the Commission on Aging unanimously supported a proposal that CVT Route 706 be extended one block on Third Avenue to Third Avenue and "j" Street, and that consideration be given to extending Route 706 to Third Avenue and "L" Street. The request to extend Route 706 to "j" Street was made by seniors who rode Route 706 to shop at Windmill Farms grocery store. Windmill Farms has closed and some Route 706 riders would like the route to be extended to serve the Foodbasket market which is located at "J" Street and Third Avenue. According to the Commission on Aging, the request for a further extension of Route 706 to "L" Street would provide transit service on CVT to Vons grocery store and Longs Drugs. Staff recommended Council recommend to SCOOT Board: (a) Route 706 be extended to "j" Street and (b) Route 706 not be extended to "L" Street. Extending Route 706 to "J" Street will result in an estimated net annual cost increase of $3,900, based on maintaining the existing farebox recovery ratio on this route of 25.5%. Sufficient funds are available in the FY 1984-85 SCOOT budget to pay the cost of this additional service. MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the staff report and recommendation - Route 706 be extended to "J" Street. City Council Meeting - 8 - September 18, 1984 Councilman Malcolm remarked that when he was campaigning for office, he met many senior citizens who complained of the lack of food stores. He asked if staff was making any attempt to get a grocery store on Fourth Avenue and "F" Street. Community Development Director Desrochers stated the Canned Food Store has a five-year lease on that building and they are in the middle of the lease right now. Council discussion followed regarding the closing of Windmill Farms store and the Council's obligation to the seniors in the City to try to get another food store located somewhere in the location of "F" Street and Third Avenue. Mrs. Anne Fabrick, 401 Anita Street, Chula Vista, said she attended a Commission on Aging Committee meeting recently and a Mrs. Hedenkamp reported she contacted the Safeway Store and was informed they are going to be constructing a much larger store somewhere on "H" Street. 16. REPORT SELECTION OF A RESIDENT INSPECTOR TO CONDUCT ON-SITE INSPECTION OF NEW SCOOT ORION BUSES (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The FY 1984-85 SCOOT Budget Account 4020-5565 (Automotive Equipment) contains $6,600 as an estimated cost for a Professional Services contract for a resident inspector to conduct an on-site inspection of the South Coast Organization Operating Transit (SCOOT) buses at the Bus Industries of America, Inc. (BIA) plant. The Transit Coordinator recommended SCOOT enter into an agreement with San Diego Transit Corporation (SDTC) for resident inspector services for the following two main reasons: lower cost and the ~roximity of SDTC personnel to Chula Vista personnel will enable both agencies to work together more closely during the production process and after the buses are delivered to Chula Vista. The estimated cost of resident inspector services provided by SDTC is $4,500. Sufficient funds are available in the FY 1984-85 SCOOT budget Account 4020-5565 (Automotive Equipment) for this project. In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Traffic Coordinator Gustafson stated it is a standard procedure to select a resident inspector due to the magnitude of the purchase. The inspector being selected is the same one San Diego Transit had sent to Hayward some time a o to inspect their buses. The specifications for the buses are very etai~ed and the City should be assured d all of the specifications are being conformed to by the manufacturer. Councilman Moore questioned why the firm itself will not pay for this resident inspector since they are obligated to provide "quality control" buses. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report and ask the staff to approach the contractor in this bid to pay the costs of the inspector. City Council Meeting - 9 - September 18, 1984 17. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT BONITAFEST (Director of Parks and Recreation) The Bonita Business and Professional Association requested permission to conduct the Sixth Annual Bonitafest parade on Saturday, October 6, 1984. Certain City support is also requested. Director of Parks and Recreation recommended Council approve the request subject to staff conditions. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. 18. REPORT CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CLINIC REQUEST TO CONDUCT A lOK AND 2 MILE FUN RUN (Director of Parks and Recreation) Chula Vista Medical Clinic, Inc. requested permission to conduct a lOK and 2-mile fun run on Saturday, November 10, 1984, at 8:00 a.m. Permission to post "no parking" signs on three blocks involved in the start and finish is also requested. Parks and Recreation Director recommended Council approve the request subject to staff conditions. Sponsor will be required to pay for special officers for traffic control at an estimated cost of $250 and to provide "no parking" signs and standards. MSUC Moore/Scott) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. 19. REPORT REQUEST TO FORM SUBCOMMITTEES FOR SISTER CITIES (City Clerk) Presently, the International Friendship Commission has one "subcommittee' the Odawara/Chula Vista Sister City Committee - which is the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee. In view of the fact that Chula Vista has three Sister Cities: Irapuato, Odawara and General Roca with the possibility of acquiring others in the future, there is a need for some committee arrangement to host these visitors. It was recommended the International Friendship Commission be authorized to establish three subcommittees one for each of the Sister Cities. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the recommendation of the City Clerk. 20. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox introduced and welcomed the new San Diego reporter Joe Kesselman. b. Mayor Cox noted the City Clerk is planning to hold the Second Annual Workshop for Boards and Commissions on October 17 and 18, 1984. She is proposing to have a panel of the entire City Council at both of these evenings. Mayor Cox asked the Councilmembers to call the City Clerk and indicate to her whether they will be there on either or both of these evenings. City Council Meeting lO - September 18, 1984 c. Mayor Cox referred to the successful Fourth of July celebration held in Chula Vista this year and those of surrounding communities. He proposed that the cities get together and have one large fireworks display shot off from a barge in the middle of the bay. Also, the Port District can be contacted for participation to have fireworks displays in the South Bay and one in the North Bay (Seaport Village). MSUC (Cox/Scott) for staff to draft a letter for his (the Mayor's) signature to go out to all of the other cities (in the County) to inquire about their willingness to participate in such a South Bay Fourth of July fireworks display. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Moore questioned whether any of the Councilmen will be attending the Leadership Seminar for Council and City Managers. Mayor Cox said he will ask the secretary to poll the Councilmembers. b. Councilman Moore referred to the September issue of Western Cities magazine noting the article on California Cities Financia'l~or~ He stated he will agive this article to the Finance Director for his review. c. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to Item No. lO stating she wished to make a statement. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to reconsider Item No. lO. Councilman Malcolm stated he is abstaining. Councilwoman McCandliss stated the ordinance was supposed to have been amended since a motion was made at the September ll meeting to change Condition No. 5 to state "removal of the existing trees from the site shall be a roved by the City's Landscape Architect for replacement with specimen sized m~. MSC (McCandliss/Scott) that the ordinance be amended to reflect the record (Councilman Malcolm abstained). ORDINANCE OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT AS AMENDED, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman Malcolm abstaining. d. Councilman Malcolm asked whether there will be any insurance on the Greg Rogers house during the moving. Community Development Director Desrochers stated he would check into it. e. Councilman Malcolm noted the request from Sandag that a letter be written to Senator Pete Wilson reiterating the Council's position to oppose off-shore oil drilling. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) for staff to write this letter. City Council Meeting - ll - September 18, 1984 f. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the public hearing notices going out to residents within 300 feet of the proposed project. She suggested that if the notices are going out just to the apartment owners, that some effort be made to change this and include all of the apartment tenants. Director of Planning Krempl stated he would check into this. g. Mayor Cox thanked Councilman Malcolm for his suggestion of having the afternoon meeting, stating it went very well. He announced the City Clerk will schedule the next quarterly meeting for some time in January 1985. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:37 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and the Acting City Manager reported the session ended at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for September 25, 1984 at 7 p.m. and to the Council Conference on Thursday, September 27 at 4 p.m. ~LASZ, CMC ~ ~ityIClerk WPG:0480C PAG