HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/10/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, October 2, 1984 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm,
NcCandliss, Noore
Councilmembers absent: Councilman Scott
Staff present: City ~nager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO TIlE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of ~legiance was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent
prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the meeting of September 25, 1984 (Council and
joint Council/Redevelopment)
NSUC (Noore/NcCandliss) to approve the minutes (Mayor Cox abstained due to the
fact he ~as not present at this meeting.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Proclamation - Proclaiming the days of October 5-6, 1984 as "Lions White
Cane Days"
The proclamation ~as presented to Mr. Dick McQuonn, Chairman of the White Cane
Drive for the Lions C1 ub.
3. %~RITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Resignation from Civil Service Commission - Joseph Odenthal
Mr. Odenthal submitted his resignation due to the fact that he objected
to filing a financial statement as required now for the Civil Service
Commission members.
NSUC (Cox~4cCandliss) to accept the resignation with regret and a letter of
appreciation be sent to Mr. Odenthal thanking him for his services on this
Commission.
The Council discussed with the City Attorney the Fair Political Practices
Commission (FPPC) requirements to include commissions such as Civil
Service and Library Board under the filing requirements.
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It uas moved by Councilman Moore to send a letter requesting a change of
the State Act uhich ~ould relinquish the requirement of boards and
commissions uhich are purely advisory commissions--filing a financial
statement - to ask the legislature to introduce a bill to modify that Act.
City Attorney Harron stated the attorneys belonging to the League of
California Cities are going to meet ~ith the FPPC to complain of these
excesses. He stated he would like to raise the Council's question at
that level. Councilman Itloore ~ithdre~ his motion~
3b. Request to close Center Street (Third Avenue to alley) on October 19 and
20, 1984 - Nunchner Kind'l Restaurant
The o~ner of the ~unchner Kind'l Restaurant asked permission to close
Center Street from Third Avenue to the alley on Friday, October 19, from
6 to 10 p.m. and on October 20 from 2 to lO p.M. in order to celebrate an
Oktoberfest.
NSUC (Nalcolm/Moore) to allou staff to grant the request subject to their
conditions.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY OF OPEN
SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT lO TO INCLUDE THOSE AREAS
KNOI~N ~LS EL RANCHO DEL REY 6, UNITS A, B, AND A
PORTION OF UNIT D IN SAID DISTRICT IDirector of
Public ~orks/City Engineer)
a. RESOLUTION 11775 APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY OF OPEN SPACE
~AINTENANCE DISTRICT lO TO INCLUDE THOSE AREAS KNOWN
AS EL RANCHO DEL REY 6, UNITS A, B, AND A PORTION OF
UNIT D IN SAID DISTRICT
This being the time and place as advertised, Nayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
City Engineer Lippitt explained that James A. Hutchison and Associates,
engineers for the o~ner of E1 Rancho Del Rey 6 have submitted a request to
for~ an open space district.
The original Open Space Naintenance District No. 10 consisted of tuo phases.
Phase 1 included the Casa Del Rey Subdivision. Phase II included undeveloped
land uith the exception of the Windsor Vie~s Subdivision. No assessments have
been levied to date on properties ~ithin Phase II.
In order to include all of E1 Rancho Del Rey 6 in Open Space Naintenance
District No. lO, the boundary needs to be expanded to include these portions
of the subdivision outside of the present boundary. E1 Rancho Del Rey 6, Unit
C and a portion of Unit D are presently in District lO, Phase II.
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The o~ner will install the necessary landscaping and temporary irrigation at
no expense to the City. The landscaping will be complete and established by
the petitioner prior to acceptance by the City on behalf of Open Space
Maintenance District No. lO. There are 593.37 equivalent d~elling units
(E.D.U.) proposed to be assessed subsequent to approval of the boundary
change. Total estimated cost is $35,273,00 per year. Cost per E.D.U. is
estinated to be $59 to $60 per year per E.D.U.
Nr. Lippitt stated he has received a ~ritten protest from James and Suzie
Bennett, o~ners of lots 18 and 19, objecting to being included in the
assessment district. Staff still recommends they be included based on the
fact they ~ill be deriving some benefit from the district.
There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing ~as
declared closed.
Council discussion fo]lo~ed regarding the Bennett property. Councilman
Malcolm noted the Bennetts have lived there for 26 years and, because a ne~
development has come into the area, they are being "penalized" for an
assessment.
MSUC (~alcoln/McCandliss) to delete parcels 18 and 19, the Bennett property,
from the assessment district.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text uas uaived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Further Council discussion follo~ed regardin9 City's requirement to maintain
the open space should Jarvis IV pass on the November 6 ballot. Councilman
F~ore indicated staff should review the entire open space program.
Council~oman McCandliss noted that if the Jarvis IV passes there should be
some preventative measures taken by the City to make sure the open space areas
are not a fire hazard, etc.
5. ORAL CONNUNICATIOANS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6-10)
HSUC (McCandliss/Noore) to approve the Consent Calendar.
6. RESOLUTION 11776 APPROVING AGREEMENT LIITH NATIONAL CITY FOR USE OF
CHULA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES (Director of
Public Safety)
The agreement uith National City to provide Chu]a Vista Animal Shelter
services expired on June 30, 1984. Since any increase in charges for these
services ~as to be based upon salary increases approved for shelter employees,
remedial of the agreement for another year ~as delayed pending salary
negotiations. Services ~ere provided in the interim, subject to the
renegotiated fee schedule.
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Animal Shelter costs |lave increased by 10.2%. It is proposed that the present
monthly fee of $1,377 be increased by 10.2% which will amount to a monthly
increase of $140.45. This will result in a new monthly fee of $1,517.45,
retroactive to July 1, 1984.
7. RESOLUTION 11777 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR ADJUSTING WAGES AND BENEFITS
FOR PART-TIME HOURLY, UNCLASSIFIED, MIDDLE NANAGERS,
EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY
M~AGER, AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES TO OCTOBER 9, 1984
(City Nanager)
Resolution No. 11750, adopted by the City Council on August 28, 1984, extended
the time to adjust wages and fringe benefits for all employees to October 2,
1984. Recommendations have been reached relative to benefit increases;
hm#ever, since it is uncertain that all members of the Council will be ,present
at the October 2, 1984 meeting, it is recommended that the time be extended to
October 9, 1984 and authorize final pay and benefit adjustments to be
retroactive to July 6, 1984.
8. ORDINANCE 2087 ~IIENDING ~6.04.010 OF THE NUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE KEEPING OF HORSES - FIRST READING (City Attorney)
The proposed ordinance will allo~ two horses to be kept on a single tract of
land having a minimum of 20,000 square feet. An additional horse may be kept
for each 20,000 square feet over the minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet.
9. ORDINANCE 2085 ~ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 607 CHANGING THE NUI~BER OF
N~IBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMNISSION
FROM TEN (lO) TO NINE (9) SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION (City Clerk)
The amendment designates the number of members of the International Friendship
Commission as nine (9).
The ordinance uas placed on first reading at the meeting of September 25, 1984.
10. ORDINANCE 2086 ~ENDING CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION (City Manager)
At the meeting of September 25, 1984, the ordinance was placed on first
reading.
Basically, the ordinance:
a. Prohibits smoking in any public place unless designated as smoking
permitted.
b. Prohibits smoking in places of employment unless designated as smoking
permitted.
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c. Prohibits smoking in public places or places of employment except in
designated smoking areas.
d. The proposed ordinance discusses uhere smoking areas may be designated.
e. Any facility or area may be designated in its entirety by the owner or
the manager as a non-smoking facility or area.
f. The posting of signs section becomes more explicit because of the
addition of grocery stores and specific areas in the stores.
End of Consent Calendar.
ll. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (Cox~4cCandliss) for a Closed Session at the close of the meeting
for matters of litigation and personnel.
b. City ~nager Goss noted there are some public hearings ~hich need to be
scheduled pertaining to annexations. Since ~ovember 6 is election day
and no public hearings are to be scheduled for that date, he proposed the
Council hold a meeting on the 5th Tuesday of October, (October 30,) and
to cancel the meeting of |~vember 6.
MSUC (Cox~loore) to cancel the November 6 meeting and to hold a meeting
on October 30, 1984 at 7 p.m.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARtmENT HEADS
12. REPORT RE~ES~ TO CONDUCT FIESTA DE LA LUNA PARADE AND FOUNDER'S DAY
CELEBRATION (Parks & Recreation ~ rector)
On October 20, 1984, the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Third Annual
Founder's Day Celebration in observance of the City's 73rd birthday.
Concurrently, the Chula Vista Jaycees are holding the 50th Annual Fiesta de la
Luna parade. Requests have been received for permission to conduct these
eveR ts.
The Council referred to a letter just received from the Do~ntown Committee
proposing that the parade route be started on "H" Street from Hilltop to Third
Avenue and turn right on Third Avenue to "F" Street, and then left on "F"
Street ~here the parade uill ter~inateo
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister stated that the Jaycees are
requesting the route start on Fourth Avenue instead of Third Avenue because of
complaints of a businessman losing considerable revenue. It is the staff's
recommendation that the Fourth Avenue route be approved and that next year the
Dounto~n Committee and Jaycees meet and resolve their concerns.
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The recommendation is to approve the requests, including Third Avenue closure,
waiver of sidewalk sales ordinance and provision of City support subject to
staff conditions.
Mr. Richard Heilman, Chairman of the Fiesta Parade, stated there is an island
in the middle of Third Avenue just south of "H" Street which would split the
bands and they tiill be judged at that point.
In answer to Council man Moore's query, Mr. Pfister stated the Jaycees will
notify the property owners along the route prior to the date of the parade.
MSUC (Cox~lcCandliss) to approve the original staff recommendation--to allow
the parade to go down Third Avenue between "J" Street and to "F" Street. The
parade will start on "I" Street; hm~ever, the streets will be closed up to "j"
Street. (The intent is not to block "j" Street but to allow the parade to
form at that point).
13. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT EL DIA DE LA RAZA/COLUMBUS DAY PARADE {Parks
& Recreation Director)
The Principal of Feaster Elementary School is requesting permission to conduct
a parade on October 12, 1984 to celebrate Dia de la Raza/Columbus Day.
The recommendation is to approve the request subject to staff conditions.
MSUC {Moore/Cox) to accept the report and the staff recommendations.
14. REPORT ON THE BONITA OPTIMIST CLUB REQUEST TO LEASE BALLPARK AREA AT
ROHR PARK {Parks & Recreation Director}
At the July 10, 1984 Council meeting, a letter was received from the Bonita
Optimist Club requesting permission to lease the ballpark area at the east end
of Rohr Park. Staff was requested to investigate the need for a plan to make
better use of parking and recreational facilities in the Rohr/Provence Park
area.
The recommendation is to defer action pending development of a facilities use
plan for Rohr and Provence Parks.
NSUC {Moore/~alcolm) to approve the staff recommendation.
~yor Cox suggested consideration of having the Rohr ballpark lighted. City
14anager Goss stated it could be considered in the master plan development plan.
Councilman Malcolm referred to the RV park usage of the field next to the
Optimist Club stating it is in competition to the one at the Bayfront. He
suggested this item go to the Planning Commission before 1 easing out this
particular ballpark . Councilman Moore noted the Council's concerns such as
the usages of the RV parking, the potential of lighting the ballpark, the
proposal to transfer the maintenance facility onto this property, and the
development of a facilities plan and an economic plan which should first come
back to the City Council.
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MSUC (Cox~4oore) before proceeding with the environmental impact report for
the Rienstra ballfield lighting, the staff to come back to Council with a
report and it may be in conjunction with the facilities development study for
a staff position on whether it would be more appropriate to light the lower
ballfield at Rohr Park.
Councilman Moore indicated there should possibly be consideration of a change
of the name of Proverice Park.
MSUC (Coxblalcolm) for staff to initiate proceedings for annexing the Goode
property to the City of Chula Vista. (The intent is to take all of the
properties which will be coming into the ownership of the City).
15. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ASSISTANCE FOR LOCATION OF GROCERY STORE IN DOWNTOWN
AREA (Commission on Aging)
The Commission is seeking Council's assistance to locate a grocery store
~ithin a 3-mile radius of the downtown area. The Commission cites the closing
of ~indmill Farms and the fact that more senior citizens are moving into the
downtoun area as the necessity for the food store.
Council discussion involved the location of the grocery stores in this
immediate vicinity; a proposal to get free delivery from the grocery stores to
those senior citizens needing the service; request to bring back a report fro~
the Community Development Director relating to locating a grocery store in
this location; the fact that the City has spent millions in improving Third
Avenue uith this "horrible" looking shopping center west of Third Avenue on
"F" Street; there are over 1,000 units--mostly senior citizens--in this area
and something should be done about getting a grocery store.
NSUC (Cox~4cCandliss) to refer this item to the Redevelopment Agency and for a
staff report.
MSUC (Noore/McCandliss) for the Nayor plus one member of the City Council and
one member of the Commission on Aging to contact the ~o stores in this area
(Food Basket and Garden Farms) to see if they would revie~ economical delivery
of groceries to the senior citizens uho cannot walk this distance.
16. ~.~AYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Cox congratulated Council~o~an McCandliss on being selected as one of
the Outstanding Women of the Year in San Diego County.
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Iv~lcolm referred to the proposed Navy housing on Telegraph
Canyon Road south of Otay Lakes Road.
MSUC (14alcolm/McCandliss) that the City Council take a position on the Navy
housing--if the Navy is uilling to comply with all guidelines the City has set
up for other developments, then the City uould not oppose the project. The
City is asking for a commitment from the Navy in ~#riting that they will
conform to all City standards. This letter is to go out over the Nayor's
s i gna ture.
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Councilman |talcelm remarked the letter should be ~ritten in a positive
vein - "the City will support the Navy Housing if the Navy submits, in
writing, their comit~ent to comply with the City's Code requirements."
The Council concurred that specifics should be put into the letter such
as having a revieu by the Design Revie~ Comittee; the quality of the
construction and the concern i~ith maintenance after the construction.
b. Councilman Malcolm acknowledged tile letter from the i.tayor to Mr. Robert
Southerland of McDonald's for their recent generous contribution of food
to members of the California Conservation Corps which worked for four
days cleaning up brush in the parklands.
c. Councilman Malcolm stated he has unveiled a plan today proposing to
refund $1.9 million to Chula Vista property taxpayers before the end of
tile year. lhis is based on efficient City management and the South Bay
economy which combined to generate a substantial surplus in the City's
reserve. Councilman I.Blcolm stated he met with Assemblyman Peace and
received his cooperation in this proposal. Councilwoman McCandl iss
complimented Councilman Malcolm stating it is a very creative idea;
believer, she would like to see some definition of the specifics of the
funds in tile reserves. She noted the City is looking toward development
of the EastLake area and perhaps someday the Montgomery area. Councilman
Malcolm suggested setting this for a Council Conference at which time
five Councilmen will be present. They can set the goals and objectives
and discuss what should be done about the surplus reserves of the City.
Mayor Cox commended Councilman Malcolm for the proposal and asked to see
~#hat is included in the $12.5 to $14.5 million reserve. He noted items
such as higher level of street sweeping; increasing the police officers;
and tile rebate should be evaluated against other alternatives. The City
Manager has asked to set a goals session and these items could be
discussed at that time. Councilman Moore noted the Council has been
frugal over the past years; however, he ~ould like to consider using any
surplus monies to correct tile drainage and sewage problems in the City
which have existed for a number of years and are causing many liability
claims. There should be a maximum reserve amount set.
I.'ISUC (Cox/~lalcolm) to refer Councilman I, lalcolm's suggestion to the staff
to incorporate a work session or study session on a Saturday to deal with
goals and long-range planning.
d. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' query, City Engineer Lippitt stated
the CalTrans improvement project on "E" Street/I-805 is still scheduled
for the Fall. Councilwoman McCandliss asked for a monthly report on this.
e. Councilwoman NcCandl iss questioned ~hether the visual system is in on the
911 equipment. City Manager Goss stated it has been received and is in
operation.
f. Councilman Moore referred to the International Friendship Commission
Conference which will be scheduled in Chula Vista in 1985. It is
proposed that 225 people will be present and there is a potential for the
Commission asking for funds.
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g. Councilman Moore noted there are many ducks dying at the duck pond on the
Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course.
MSUC {Moore/McCandliss) for staff to review the situation and to come forth
with a policy regarding the duck pond and associated ramifications.
Ii. Councilman Moore questioned the status on the highwa~v logo project. City
Manager Goss stated he would check with the Planning Director and report
back to the Council.
i. Councilman Moore noted the memo received from the City Manager asking for
specific dates for the Council retreat.
The Council recessed at 8:52 p.m. to hold the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. at which time the Council recessed to
Closed Session for purposes of litigation and personnel. The City Clerk was
excused and the City Manager reported the session ended at 10:05 p.m.
ADjOUR~IENT at 10:05 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for October 9, 1984 at 7
p.m.
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