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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/09/25 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, September 25, 1984 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore Councilmembers absent: Mayor Cox, Councilman Scott Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus In the absence of Mayor Cox, Mayor pro Tempore Malcolm presided over the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro Tempore Malcolm followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the meeting of September 18, 1984 Councilwoman McCandliss, referring to her statement that the Director of Planning check into sending out public notices to individual tenants in apartment complexes rather than just the apartment owner itself, asked that mobilehome park tenants be included in this statement. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes with the addition by Councilwoman McCandliss. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST APPROVED USE OF "RESIDENT ONLY" STREET PARKING DECALS FOR HOMEOWNERS WEST SIDE OF XAVIER AVENUE (Robert C. Muff) The west side of Xavier Avenue has been posted/restricted one hour parking for about eight (8) years as a deterrent for Southwestern College students from parking on this block when these homes were originally model homes. Mr. Muff stated current parking regulations should remain and be enforced but requested approval of the use of "resident only" street parking decals for the homeowners on the west side of Xavier Avenue to enable residents to park in front of their homes without being cited. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) that this request be referred to staff for study and report. City Council Meeting 2 September 25, 1984 PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. ll6 ON BONITA ROAD FROM FLOWER STREET TO 1-805 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor pro Tempore Malcolm opened the public hearing. City Engineer Lippitt stated that on September 4, 1984, by Resolution 11753, the City Council ordered a public hearing to be held on September 25, 1984 to determine whether the public health, safety, or general welfare require the formation of an underground utility district on Bonita Road from Flower Street to 1-805. Staff recommended forming the district and authorizing the use of San Diego Gas and Electric Co. (SDG&E) allocation funds to cover the cost for the first lO0 feet of trench for five single-family properties within the district. The cost of undergrounding utilities along Bonita Road from Flower Street to 1-805 will be funded from accumulated allocations from SDG&E. A $1,500 advance would be required to subsidize the single-family property owners in this district to be reimbursed to the City by SDG&E at the completion of the project. Adequate allocation funds are available for the implementation of this project. The undergrounding will require the installation of street lights with underground wiring to provide traffic and pedestrian safety. This cost, to be paid by the City, is estimated to be approximately $15,000 and has been funded in conjunction with the FY 1984-85 budget. Mr. Lippitt stated Pacific Bell is objecting to the removal of the one telephone pole near the intersection of Bonita Road and "E" Street. Staff still recommends, however, that the pole be removed. Councilman Moore questioned whether the area includes the open drainage ditch. Mr. Lippitt stated it did; however, the drainage ditch is one of the projects in the next CIP program. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the criteria being used for the allocation of the SDG&E funds. City Engineer Lippitt indicated a policy should be made for future allocations. There being no further comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) for the Council to direct staff to return with a resolution forming the district and authorizing the use of SDG&E allocation funds to cover the cost for the first lO0 feet of trench for five single- family properties within the district. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) that staff be directed to prepare a policy for City Council review dealing with the use of allocation funds for single-family homes (in regard to undergrounding). 4.5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None City Council Meeting - 3 - September 25, 1984 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5-10) MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar. City Manager Goss stated that number 7 has been deleted from the agenda--the position has now been filled. 5. RESOLUTION 11769 EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH GARRY WILLIAMS (Director of Parks and Recreation) On November 8, 1983, the City Council approved an agreement between Garry Williams and the City to oversee the ten open space districts as Open Space Coordinator during FY 1983-84. On June 26, 1984, Council extended by resolution the current Agreement with Mr. Williams for services in connection with the City's Open Space Program to provide time to negotiate City employee salary adjustments, with the intent of offering Mr. Williams a similar increase. A determination has not been made at this time regarding a salary adjustment for all City employees. 6. RESOLUTION 11770 APPROVING EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMEN? WITH ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIP) FOR 1984-85 (Community Development Director) The current agreement with Anthony Ciotti for services in connection with the City's Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) was extended to August 31, 1984. Staff recommended the Council further extend the agreement with Anthony Ciotti from September l, 1984 to October 2, 1984. 7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH EDGAR MONROY L., CONTRACT ASSOCIATE TRAFFIC ENGINEER FOR WORK IN THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Deleted. 8. ORDINANCE 2084 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.14,100 AND 19.14.240 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS TAKEN BY LESS THAN A FULL PLANNING COMMISSION SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City Attorney) The proposed amendments will allow applicants to obtain rehearings or to appeal without cost unfavorable Planning Commission decisions where the absence of commissioners may have had an unfavorable effect on the vote. This ordinance was placed on first reading on September 18, 1984. City Council Meeting - 4 - September 25, 1984 9. ORDINANCE 2085 AMENDING SECTION 2.38.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION FROM TEN TO NINE - FIRST READING (City Clerk) Ordinance No. 607 which was adopted on November 25, 1958 establishing the International Friendship Commission (Sister City Friendship Commission) designated the number of members as ten (lO). With the concurrence of the International Friendship Commission, this number has now been reduced to nine (9). lO. REPORT CHILDREN'S ASTHMA LEAGUE OF GREATER SAN DIEGO REQUEST TO CONDUCT A BIKE-A-THON (Parks and Recreation Director) The Children's Asthma League of Greater San Diego, an auxiliary of the National Asthma Center, is requesting permission to conduct their 8th Annual Bike for Breath bike-a-thon on February 3, 1985. The City Manager recommended Council approval of the request subject to staff conditions. End of Consent Calendar RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ll. RESOLUTION 11771 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GARY R. HANSEN FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES ON EASTLAKE (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Since the summer of 1983, the City Council has authorized temporary professional assistance to speed up the processing of large scale development projects, namely EastLake and Gersten Inc. The agreement with Mr. Gary R. Hansen would consititute a similar circumstance on EastLake; it would provide technical traffic engineering assistance to the City and EastLake. The applicant, EastLake Development Company, concurs with the selection of this individual and will reimburse the City for the total cost incurred via a deposit system, The City Manager recommended Council waive the Consultant Selection Policy and approve the agreement. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION 11772 AGREEING TO THE METHODOLOGY FOR THE NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE RELATING TO JURISDICTIONAL CHANGES - LOWER SWEETWATER REORGANIZATION - (CITY OF CHULA VISTA) (Director of Planning) The City Council, at its regular meeting of August 21, 1984, adopted Resolution No. 11742 consenting to negotiate with the County of San Diego outside the bounds of the Master Property Tax Exchange Agreement for the proposed Lower Sweetwater Reorganization. The County and Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), after reviewing the subject resolution, recommended it should be amended to include more specific language regarding the methodology of property tax exchange for the proposed reorganization. The amended resolution is in conformance with a similar resolution adopted by the County Board of Supervisors on August 21, 1984. City Council Meeting - 5 - September 25, 1984 It was noted that the property tax portion of the estimated revenue will be ultimately determined by the County Auditor in accordance with the methodology agreed upon by the City and County. Councilwoman McCandliss asked that in future statements such as this one, there be a notation that the Director of Finance did review it. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 13. ORDINANCE 2086 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT - FIRST READING (City Manager) City Manager Goss explained that at the June 19, 1984 Council meeting, the Californians for Non-Smokers' Rights requested the City Council adopt a No Smoking Ordinance similar to those adopted by the City and County of San Diego. Council referred the item to staff and requested staff work with the Chamber of Commerce and appropriate boards and commissions in preparing a report. The Chamber of Commerce and the Resource Conservation Commission have both recommended the City Council adopt an ordinance similar to that adopted by the City of San Diego. In addition, Rohr and Ratner Corporations have both been consulted and both have no objection to adoption of an ordinance similar to that adopted by the City of San Diego. The Director of Personnel is currently forming a task force of employees made up of smokers and non-smoker representatives to recommend a policy for the City of Chula Vista. Councilman Malcolm expressed appreciation to the American Cancer Society and those interested citizens requesting this "No Smoking" ordinance. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) 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. City Manager Goss referred to the Second Annual South Bay Cities Softball Championship scheduled for Sunday, October 7, and Sunday, October 14. Chu~a Vista will be playing Coronado and the winner will play National City for the championship on October 14. Mr. Goss noted a practice session will be held tomorrow evening. b. City Attorney Harron requested a Closed Session for purposes of litigation. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to hold the Closed Session at the close of the business meeting. City Council Meeting - 6 - September 25, 1984 REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. REPORT CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) POLICY REGARDING "LOOP RIDES" AND INCIDENT INVOLVING EILEEN HANSON (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The report discussed the Chula Vista Transit (CVT) policy regarding "loop rides" and an incident of loop riding involving a CVT passenger, Ms. Eileen Hanson. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the third statement in the staff report which indicated that on future schedules and system maps, informational material involving the fare structure of cash fares will be noted as one-way trip only. She indicated this would still be an element of confusion. Transit Coordinator Gustafson stated that he will rework this language in order to make it clearer to the public, MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report and staff recommendations. 16. REPORT STREET NAME CHANGE - PALOMAR DRIVE TO PALOMA DRIVE (Director of Planning) On August 7, 1984, the City Council considered a written request by Dr. Stanley E. Monroe to change the name of Palomar Drive to Paloma Drive, Council referred the item to staff indicating that this subject had been raised previously and rejected; therefore, staff was asked to poll the residents and report back to Council as to the degree of support or opposition before proceeding any further. The Director of Planning recommended Council terminate the street name change request or direct the applicant to select another street name alternate and indicate he has majority support of those living on Palomar Drive and East Palomar Drive. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to terminate the street name change request. 17. ~YOR'S REPORT - None 18. COUNCIL COM~NTS a, Councilwoman McCandliss congratulated Mayor pro Tempore Malcolm on the conduct of his first meeting, bo Councilman Moore stated he talked to the City Attorney regarding possible litigation on license fees in the promotion district which will be discussed in Closed Session. City Council Meeting 7 September 25, 1984 c. Councilman Malcolm referred to the Navy Housing Project and statements made by Navy personnel that they would cooperate with Chula Vista in the construction of this complex. Councilman Malcolm stated he would like to have the staff get in writing that the Navy will be committed to observe all City Codes regarding setbacks, decorative walls, environmental impact, traffic control and the like. Councilwoman McCandliss asked whether the RFPs have been received from the Navy. City Manager Goss stated he received it this morning; however, it is a very lengthy document (about 5" thick). It has been forwarded to the Planning Department and any Councilmember is welcome to review it. d. Councilman Moore stated that at the previous meeting he asked for pros and cons on forming an ad hoc committee for the Navy Housing. He would now like to make this into a formal motion. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to authorize the Mayor to form this ad hoc committee. The Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:33 p.m. The Council recessed to the Industrial Development Authority meeting at 7:55. The Council reconvened at 8 p.m. and recessed to Closed Session. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager raeported the session ended at 8:30 ADJOURNMENT AT 8:30 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 27, at 4 p.m. and to the regular scheduled meeting on October 2, 1984 at 7 p.m. WPG:0485C