HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/08/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, 6:30 p.m. Council Conference Room August 14, 1984
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm,
Scott, Moore
Councilmembers absent: Councilwoman McCandliss
Mayor Cox stated the early meeting was called in order to interview the last
candidate for the Civil Service Commission. Mr. John Crouse was interviewed
for that office.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to appoint John Crouse to the Civil Service Commission
(Council's appointee).
The Council recessed at 6:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m, at
the Council Chamber, Public Services Building.
Staff present: City Manager Goss, Assistant city Attorney Gill,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER
TIle Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Cox followe~ by a moment of silent
prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for tile meeting of August 2, 1984
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Oath of Office to newly appointed Planning Commissioners
The Oath of Office was administered to Bob Tugenberg and Joanne Carson.
b. ~yor Cox presented Councilman Moore with a desk pen set in recognition
for his services as Vice Mayor 1983-84.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Letter of resignation from the Design Review Committee Patrick J,
Crowley
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept tl~e resignation with regret and a letter to be
sent to Mr. Crowley expressing the Council's appreciation for his services on
this Commission.
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b, Request for temporary signs for the Town Centre Parking Structure for the
Salsa Festival - Chula Vista Downtown Committee
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Downtown Committee noteo the difficulty in seeing
the signs from Third Avenue and "F" Street to locate the parking structure and
suggested staff use the three large signs displayed for the grand opening of
the parking structure for identification purposes for the Salsa Festival on
August 25.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to approve the staff recommendation: the signs to be
reinstallea one week ahead of the Salsa Festival to help direct people to tile
parking structure.
c. Request for waiver of fees for single family construction project at
309 Sea Vale Street - Mrs. Dorothy Davies
Mrs. Davies requested a waiver of all fees required in the development of her
property at 309 Sea Vale Street with single family dwellings.
City Manager Goss stated the fees for the work performed by the staff thus far
should be waived; however, other fees, such as development fees, final map
fees, the new initial study and the park acqusition fund money, etc. should
not be waived.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer this matter to staff for review and report. The
report to contain all the pros and cons on the waiver of the fees.
~yor Cox remarked that certain fees were waived in 1976 when a proposed
development of this property was first considered - he asked staff to review
what fees have been paid - what fees are contemplated in the future and the
staff's recommendation. Councilman Malcolm remarked the new policy should be
reviewed regarding such appeals to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN APPROVAL FOR 48 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS LOCAIED ON 3-3/4 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND MELROSE AVENUE {Director
of Planning)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Principal Planner Lee explained that on June 19, 1984, the City Council
approved the second reading of the rezoning from R-1 to R-3-P-14 for a 3-3/4
acre site located at Telegraph Canyon Road and Melrose Avenue subject to
design approval by the City Council. The residential design proposed for the
site was approved by the Design Review Committee on May 3. The applicant has
submitted the plan which includes the following changes: (1) site plan
considerations; (2) on-site and off-site parking; (3) building height and bulk
and (4) three-way stop at Melrose and Telegraph Canyon Road.
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The recommendation is ~or approval of the revised design subject to Planning
Commission Resolution PCZ-84-F as approved by the Design Review Committee.
Mr. Lee submitted slides showing the site pl an and explained the details
regarding the ingress and egres~ off Melrose Avenue; the applicant removing
two units from the southerly building and relocating those units on the
westerly building next to the Telegraph Canyon Road frontage; the new and old
elevations; and the conclusion of the Design Review Board to approve the site
plan as presented.
Mr. Stan Landis, Jefferson Street, San Diego, representing the applicant,
stated he met with the staff and some of the residents of the area. Most of
the issues were resolved: the only problem was the ingress and egress off
Melrose Avenue. Mr. Landis remarked the residents' arguments were nothing but
subjective and did not address ~e real issue and asked Council to approve the
plan as submitted.
Council discussed the asphalt shingles - whether this was a "typical" type
shingle. Mr. Landis stated it was and was approved by the Design Review
Board.
Mr. Gary Wetter, 883 Melrose, Chula Vista, stated that most of the issues were
resolved except the access to Melrose. The residents feel this is a serious
safety feature.
In answer to City Council's query, Mr. Lee stated roof material samples can be
brought back to the Council for review. Councilman Malcolm felt the type of
roof shingle should be the same as that required for the McMillin subdivision
off "H" Street.
Mr. Chuck Glass, Traffic Engineer, said he reviewed the access off Melrose
Avenue and with the 70 trips per day projected from this apartment complex, he
feels there will not be any significant traffic problem.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation: to approve the revised
design as submitted subject to Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-84-F.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Moore) for the staff to work with the developer to get a heavier
asphalt shingle for this complex.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mrs. Debbie Reyfuse and Mr. Ernest Bray, 458 "F" Street, Chula Vista,
representing the tenants of that apartment complex complained of their
current Manager as being "very bad". The Manager has already evicted 32
out of 60 families living in these units. Among the complaints, the
Manager uses profanity, yells at the children, will not allow white
children to play with blacks and Mexicans and will not allow them to play
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on the grass etc. Councilman Malcolm noted the Council does not have the
authority to do anything about this; however, he advised the residents to
get an attorney. City Manager Goss stated they could also get in touch
with mediation services in the County that deal with tenant-owner
property issues. Councilman Scott felt this should be referred to staff
on what the tenants can do - what agencies can help them with this type
of problem.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to refer this matter to staff to find out what these
tenants can do - what agencies handle this type of problem and for staff to
get all the information together in one packet and give it to these people so
that they will know what their rights are.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Assistant City Attorney Gill
stated the City Attorney cannot provide legal advice to private citizens;
it would create a conflict of interest not only under State law but
pursuant to professional ethics. He added the Attorney's Office will
assist staff with this report.
b. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista, referred to the recent
newspaper article stating that tile City may relinquish future authority
over the Otay Landfill. She asked that the Council reconsider this as it
"frightens many of the people". Assistant City Attorney Gill explained
that this was a response to the settlement of the lawsuit. The
Attorney's Office has always contended that the Redevelopment Agency does
not have the authority to impose conditions or restrictions upon the Otay
Land Fill; therefore, the City is not giving up any right. The Owner
Participation agreement goes specifically to the Redevelopmerit Agency.
The City Council will still have the authority of all matters as it
presently exists under State law.
c. Dr. Guy Litchey II, 1652 Point Sal Court, Chula Vista referred to the
Owner Participation agreement where it stated "land fill and its related
uses". He asked whether this refers to facilities such as BKK or
something similar. Dr. Litchey then questioned the wording "planned
issues beyond land fill uses" asking what the County has in mind on
this. The third question related to the 40 year life expectancy plan -
would this be subject to change in the future or stay in effect for forty
years. Dr. Litchey referred to the tax increment financing for projects
within the County area stating his concern for projects such as Sander or
another BKK plant.
Councilman Scott felt the people were overly-concerned with this~ the
public relations matter was a disaster. He wondered if staff could
persuade the County to drop this. Assistant City Attorney Gill stated
the Attorneys for the County were adamant - this provision be left in in
response to the law suit. The agreement which will be coming before the
Council on Thursday's meeting (Redevelopment Agency) is the second or
third draft of this particular agreement modified several times to obtain
the right language.
City Council Meeting - 5 - August ]4, 1984
Mayor Cox asked Community Development Director DesrocHers to get together with
Dr. Litchey and to respond to his questions prior to Thursday's meeting.
Councilman Moore asked staff to review the concerns of the Council when this
matter is reviewed by the Agency on Thursday.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6 - 14)
MSUC (Moore/Mal col m) to accept the Consent Calendar.
6. RESOLUTION 11725 APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-15, HIDDEN
VISTA VILLAGE (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer )
Mayor Cox stated he would abstain from discussion and vote on this item since
he has a potential conflict of interest.
Improvements bonded for under the original subdivison improvement agreement
have been changed. New plans have been prepared and approved showing
improvements within lots 324 and 325 of said subdivision. The developer
wishes to rebond for Windjammer Condominiums lots 324 and 325 so that bonds
posted for the original phasing can be released. The developer is also
attempting to rebond for other areas in said subdivision.
7. RESOLUTION 11726 INTENTION TO CHANGE THE TIME OF COUNCIL MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A DAYTIME MEETING
(City Clerk)
Ordinance 2062 gives the Council the flexibility of changing the time of a
regular meeting for the second, third or fourth Tuesday of the month. A
resolution stating this intent must be approved at least two weeks prior to
the meeting time.
8. RESOLUTION 11727 ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE RENOVATION OF THE PARK
WAY GYM AND POOL (Building and Housing Director)
On November 22, 1983, the City Council passed Resolution 11468 awarding a
contract to O'Neill and Perry Construction Company in the amount of $295,804
to renovate the Park Way Gym and Pool. The work has been completed and
inspected by the Building Department and found to be satisfactory.
9. ORDINANCE 2074 AMENDING SECTION 19.14.130 OF CHAPTER 19.14 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE DELETING THE FOUR-FIFTHS
VOTE BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO OVERRIDE PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
{Director of planning)
This ordinance was placed on first reading on August 7, 1984. This revises
Chapter 19.14 of the Municipal Code deleting therefrom the four-fifths vote
requirement on the part of City Council to override tile decision of the
Planning Commission regarding conditional use permits and variances.
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10. ORDINANCE 2075 AMENDING CHAPTERS 19.04, 19.14, 19.54 AND 19.58 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CARNIVALS
AND CIRCUSES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
(Director of planning)
TIle ordinance revises Title ]9 of the Municipal Code relating to carnivals and
circuses. It allows the applications to be handled by the Zoning
Administrator who would also |lave tile option of referring the matter directly
to the City Council in which case a public hearing would be required. This
ordinance was amended regarding the frequency of events on a particular site
being a consideration in whether a permit is granted. It was placed on first
reading at the meeting of August 7, 1984.
ll. ORDINANCE 2076 AMENDING SECTION 19.07.030A OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
SPECIFIC PLANS AND AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF
SPECIAL IMPLEMENTATIONAL STANDARDS THEREIN - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning)
The existing provisions of Section 19.07.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code
limit the methodology for the implementation of specific plans to the
"adoption of standard zoning ordinances or the planned community zone." The
amendment broadens this methooology and authorizes the inclusion of special
impl ementational standards within the text of specific plans. The ordinance
was placed on first reading at the meeting of August 7, 1984.
Assistant City Attorney Gill responded to Councilman Moore's question stating
this provision applies primarily to tile Bayfront and it will automatically
come back to the Council and Redevelopmerit Agency for review.
12. ORDINANCE 2077 AMENDING CHAPTER 1.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE AMOUNI OF THE FINE FOR
INFRACTIONS SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City
Attorney)
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 1.20.OlO establishes the penalty for a
violation of tile Code. The present penalty is $50 for the first violation,
$100 for the second violation and $250 for each subsequent violation. The
amendment to the Code increases these maximums to $100 for the first
violation, $200 for the second violation and $500 for the third and each
subsequent violation. The ordinance was placed on first reading at the
meeting of August 7, 1984.
13. ORDINANCE 2078 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.02 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST
GUIDELINES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City
Attorney)
Government Code Section 87300 et seq. requires local agencies to adopt
conflict of interest guidelines. Chapter 2.02 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code was adopted in 1967. This ordinance amends the Chula Vista guidelines to
comport with current State law. This ordinance was placed on first reading at
the meeting of August 7, 1984.
City Council Meeting - 7 - August 14, 1984
In response to Councilman Moore's question, Assistant City Attorney Gill
stated the inclusion of the other boards and commissions as listed in the
ordinance is now a State law requirement.
14. ORDINANCE 2079 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City Manager)
The ordinance amends ~le contract between tile Board of Administration of the
Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista to change the retirement plans for the Chula Vista Police Officers
Association and Firefighters AJ:L-CIO from the hal f at 55 to the 2% at 50 in
accordance with ~leir current Memoranda of Understanding. The ordinance was
placed on first reading at the meeting of August 7, 1984.
End of Consent Calendar.
24. REPORT ANALYSIS OF CITY'S CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE VS. LEASING TO ~V4ERICAN GOLF CORPOP~ATION
(Assistant City Manager)
At the concurrence of the Council this item was discussed at this time.
At the February 14, 1984 City Council meeting, staff was directed to prepare
an analysis of the City's continued operation of the Chula Vista Municipal
Golf Course versus leasing the facility to American Golf Corporation, with the
analysis assuming the City's operation would be conducted in a manner more
comparable to that proposed by American Golf Corporation. The analysis is
based on assumptions and projections made by American Golf in their proposal
when possible, but in terms of capital inprovements and some day-to-day
operating expenditures, a direct comparison is not possible. Staff's analysis
supports ~e leasing of the course ra~er than continuing the City operation.
Mayor Cox noted that Councilwoman McCandliss was absent from the meeting this
evening because of illness and suggested the matter be continued.
Councilman Malcolm stated he read the report regarding the American Golf
Corporation's proposal and suggested a committee be formed with
representatives from the Men's and Women's Golf Association and perhaps
Councilmen Moore and Scott to go out and review the four or five golf courses
in San Diego County operated by American Golf Corporation. He would like to
kno~ how the courses are run now; how they were run before; what were the fees
before and what are they now and what kind of job is this Corporation
performing.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to continue this item {for a full Council) to the meeting
of September 4, 1984.
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MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to appoint Councilmen Scott and Moore as an ad-hoc
committee as well as representatives from the Men's and Women's Association
and anyone from Parks and Recreation to tour the golf courses in the County
run by the American Golf Corporation, Councilman Moore asked the City Manager
to prepare the itinerary and transportation for this tour.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
15. RESOLUTION 11728 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS 78 THROUGH 80 FOR
THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING STRUCTURE (Director
of Building and Housing)
On March 13, 1984, the City Council accepted the work on the construction of
the Town Centre parking Structure by CoE. Wylie Construction Co., the general
contractor.
Change Order 78 - an optional structural device called a clip angle was
substituted for the dowels called for in the contract drawings at a cost of
$3,617. Change Order 79 to maximize parking - 27 additional stalls were
striped and aS many wheelstops were added at a cost of $1,311. Change Order
80 - the sidewalk including decorative pavers were placed according to the
modified design at a cost of $2,499.
In response to Councilman Moore's question, Director of Building and Housing
Grady explained what a "clip angle" was. Assistant City Attorney Gill
commended Mr. Grady and Mr. Desrochers on the way staff handled the change
orders contract. City Council complimented staff on the completion of this
contract.
16. RESOLUTION 11729 WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING AGREEMENT
WITH WANG LABORATORIES FOR PURCHASE OF WORD
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (Management Services
Director/Director of Finance)
The FY 1984-85 budget includes funding for the purchase of word processing
related equipment for the City Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk and
Management Services departments. To achieve compatibility with the Wang
Office Information System 140/1 equipment currently installed in the Word
Processing Center and City Clerk's Office, about $26,350 of the budgeted
equipment is being purchased from Wang Laboratories. Section 2.56.170 of the
Municipal Code provides the authority for the recommended waiving of the
bidding requirement, Funding for the items recommended for purchase is
included in the FY 1984-.85 budget. The purchase cost of $26,350 and annual
maintenance cost of $3,820 is split among appropriate accounts in City
Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk and Management Services.
In response to Councilman Scott's query, Director of Management Services
Thomson explained the operation of the Word Processing Center and computers in
the City.
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17. RESOLUTION 11730 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHU[A
VISTA AND CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICES, INC, ?0
PROVIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES IDirector of
public Works/City Engineer)
Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining from voting and discussion on this
matter due to a potential conflict of interest. Councilman Scott left the
dais at this time.
At the meeting of july 17, 1984, the City Council approved a street sweeping
report which recommended a one-year agreement for street sweeping services to
Chula Vista Sanitary Services, Inc. The proposed agreement provide~ the
following:
The initial term will be from September l, 1984 through August 31,
1985.
The agreement provides the City with an option to extend the
contract for two additional one-year periods with the cost of such
service tied to the San Diego Metropolitan Consumer Price Index (all
urban) with a maximum increase of 6% per year.
Two additional one-year options (with the cost to be negotiated by
the City and contractor) resulting in a potential maximum term of
five years.
Chula Vista Sanitary will sweep all commercial streets three times
per week and residential areas once every two weeks.
The Mayor and the Council commended the Staff on the way this project was
handled Stating it will be a good solution for Chula Vista to provide street
sweeping on a higher lew~l of service than previously given.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.-Councilman Scott returned
to the dais at this time.
18. RESOLUTION 11731 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11676 AND EXTENDING THE
TIME FOR EXECUTION OF NEW MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FY 1984-85 WITH THE CHULA VISTA
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND THE WESTERN COUNCIL OF
ENGINEERS, AND PROVIDING THAT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID NEW MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
BE REIROACTIVE TO THE FIRST PAY PERIOD IN FY
1984-85 (Director of Personnel)
On june 26, 1984 the City Council adopted Resolution 11676 which extended the
Memoranda of Understanding beb~een the City and Chula Vista Employee's
Association (CVEA) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE) to August 15, 1984
due to uncertainties regarding the increased premium for Travelers health
insurance coverage. The Director of Personnel suggested the MOU's be extended
to September 1, 1984 with any benefit increases retroactive to the first pay
period of july 1984.
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RESOLUIION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
19a. RESOLUTION 11732 APPROVING SUBMITTAL BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FOR LOW RENT PUBLIC
HOUSING {Community Development Director)
b. RESOLUTION 11733 APPROVING APPLICATION BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
FOR A PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW RENT PUBLIC
HOUSING.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has notified the County
Housing Authority that funding is available for 50 units of Low Rent Public
Housing for large families (3 bedrooms plus). Under the terms of an existing
Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the Housing
Authority and time City, the City and Housing Authority staff have explored the
possibility of developing that housing on scattered sites in Chula Vista.
Preliminary approval is required by the City in order for the Housing
Authority to submit loan and development applications to HUn.
Councilman Malcolm discussed time number of low and moderate and senior housing
units now available in Chula Vista stating it is presently over 1,000 units.
Time Navy is now projecting an additional several hundred units. Councilman
Malcolm indicated the staff should present tile Council with a clear and
accurate report on the housing in Chula Vista.
Council discussion followed regarding the various housing units; low and
moderate housing units at various sites in the City; Mayor Cox noted the Lower
Sweetwater Fire Protection District area proposed to be annexed to the City
stating the residents of that area are very much concerned their area be kept
single family residential and now there is a proposal to put low and moderate
income housing there. He felt this timing was poor and it lacked of good
faith on the part of the Council.
Housing Coordinator Gustarson responded to Council's questions pertaining to
the percentage of senior housing the percentage of low and moderate income
t~ousing; the 400 public units as passed by a ballot proposition in 1978; the
Lions Manor proposal for 90 additional units; this application which must go
to time County on the 15th of August and to HUn on the 17th of August; the
right of the City Council to reject timis proposal "anywhere down the line";
the timing of HUn applications which generally come at the "last hour"; and
the three sites as designated in the staff report which concern the Council.
Mr. Gustarson remarked that to change the site at this time would place undue
pressure on the Housing Authority. The Council does have the formal and final
approval of the sites and timis can be changed in the future. Submittal this
evening is for conceptual approval of the application.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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MSUC (Scott/Cox) for staff to report and give the Council information on low
and moderate housing in the City with the concerns expressed by Council - this
report to be brought back to the Conference when the Navy Housing is
discussed.
The report to include:
l) for the exact nun~er of low and moderate income housing units in the
City;
(2) the number of senior citizens units in the City;
(3) out of the 400 public housing units as approved in 1978, how many are
currently provided for;
(4) the nu~er of Federal rent assisted units;
(5) provide alternate sites for the low and moderate income units;
(6) include in the report the units that are still owed the City such as
McMillin's on "H" Street, Gerstens, EastLake, etc.;
(7) report on the number of units "still on the drawing board" and what
the staff knows will be built some day.
20. RESOLUTION 11734 EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE LOWER SWEE~WA~ER REORGANIZATION INVOLVING
ANNE)C~TION OF APPROXIMATELY 88 ACRES TO THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Planning)
During the course of the last several months, the Cities of National City and
Chula Vista and LAFCO staff have discussed tile annexation of the Lincoln
Acres/Lower Sweetwater unincorporated "county island" area. As a result of
these discussions and the overwhelming support of the inhabitants of this area
for annexation to the City of Chula Vista, support for the annexation is
requested by Council.
The proposal area contains approximately 88 acres which are comprised of two
areas that are both contiguous to tile existing municipal boundary. The
northerly boundary is the center line of the future Sweet~ater River Flood
Control Channel and the easterly boundary is the easterly right-of-way line of
I -805.
Mayor Cox thanked Councilman Moore for his hard work on this particular
matter stating that over 75 of the lOO registered voters in the area have
signed the petition which amounts to 77% assessed valuation of the area.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
21, REPORT DISPOSITION OF GREG ROGERS HOUSE (City Manager) (Continued
from the meeting of July 24, 1984)
At a March 13 Council meeting, staff was directed to examine the question of
location and use for the Greg Rogers House. This house is now stored in the
City's Public Works Yard awaiting selection of a permanent site, A nu~er of
civic groups have voiced comments in public hearings to preserve the house and
to restore it,
The recommendation was for City Council to direct that:
(1) the Greg Rogers House be relocated to the privately owned lot
located at 614 Second Avenue and placed in the ownership of Mr, and
Mrs, Lee Burch;
(2) an agreement be prepared with the Burches that maintains the house's
historic value and that provides for the use of Block Grant funds on
a low-interest loan basis and
(3) staff continue to explore the need and feasibility of a downtown
histori c row.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the staff recommendations.
Councilman Malcolm questioned whether this would be a recorded agreement,
Since the Council di~ not get a copy of the agreement, he asked if there was a
provision specifying hours for public tours and also what will happen if the
owners sell this house, Mr. Desrochers stated the agreement has not been
prepared, Staff is asking Council to approve this in concept and they will
work out a 1 oan and an agreement for the buyers,
Mr, Bruce Herms, 1175 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, stated he is speaking for
tile Chula Vista Historical Society and Save Our Heritage Organization (SONO),
The primary concern of the organization is to preserve historical buildings,
In reviewring this proposal SOHO and the Chula Vista Historical Society are in
agreement that this is the best proposal for the Greg Rogers House, They are
suggesting some safeguards be put into the agreement such as reasonable access
to the house for various groups and hours for tours, Mr, Herms stated SOI~O
will be conducting their annual tour in Chula Vista on August 25 and the homes
on Second Avenue will be featured.
Mayor Cox commented that he and Councilman Moore visited the Burches' last
Friday and had a tour of all the homes along Second Avenue which could become
the Heritage Row he proposed for that area across from the library, The Mayor
felt however, that Cbula Vista should still have a museum and suggested it be
located at the new Bayfront Trolley Station off "E" Street, The City could
enter into a joint powers agreement with the County and MTDB; the Chamber
could use the building; one half of the cost would be paid for by the County
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and one half by tile City; it would be an opportunity to tie in with the
Trolley Station; it would also provide having supervision for the museum by
the Chula Vista Historical Society since they have a number of artifacts and
pictures which could be displayed.
MS (Cox/Malcolm) to ask staff to look into the site of the Bayfront Trolley
Station as a potential location for a museum and to make contact with the
Committee (Councilman Moore, Supervisor Hamilton, Councilman Camacho) to find
out their willingness and interest in pursuing this. This report to come back
to the Council.
Councilman Scott remarked that the motion should not be tied to one specific
site - that the museum could possibly be located at other sites in the City.
Mayor Cox included in his motion "other potential locations". Councilman
Malcolm agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Goss said his staff would also report on other considerations
involved, such as parking for the structure.
22. REPORT SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARIMENT'S REQUEST TO MODIFY FIG
AVENUE HEALTH CENTER FACILITY TO PROVIDE FACILITIES TO
ACCOMMODATE COUNTY'S T.B. CONTROL PROGRAM {Assistant City
Manager) {Continued from the meeting of August 7, 1984))
The 50-year lease agreement executed between the City and the County of
San Diego on june l, 1982 required City approval of any modifications the
County of San Diego may wish to make to the Fig Avenue Health Center
building. On June 15, 1984, a letter from the Department of General Services
was received requesting permission to modify a rest room in the building that
could serve the dual purpose of a rest room and an "ultra clean T.B. sputum
collection booth". That modification involved the installation of two
ultraviolet light fixtures, an entry door change, mounting of a filter/blower
unit, some minor electrical work, and the installation of a lO" diameter
exhaust stack, Staff indicated this installation should be authorized and
recommended approval.
Ms. Generosa Rader, 6523 Hyman Place, San Diego, representing the American
Lung Association of San Diego/Imperial Counties said she is a registered nurse
and has been for 24 years. She stated there is a prevalence of TB in South Bay
area by having this facility, patients would be diagnosed and treated
early. There would be no risk to the neighborhood or community since the TB
germ is Killed instantly on contact with the ultra-violet radiation which will
be installed at this location.
Miss Rose Marie Fox, 352 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, representing San Diego
County Department of Heal+Jm Services, explained patients are presently
diagnosed at the facility at 1700 Pacific Highway. It is anticipated that the
TB clinic will be held at the Fig Ave Health Facility one day a week with not
more than four or five patients. In response to Councilman Malcolm's
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questions, Mrs. Fox explained a TB patient requires two years of treatment; 13
patients are presently in Chula Vista, 54 in the South Bay and 224 cases in
the County; the specifications for the remodeling of the facility is higher
than required; there will be no risk to the people in City Hall or the
residents of tbe immediate area; the people standing in line to go into the
Clinic cannot be exposed to ~B by another person since sun and air ventilation
kills the germs. In response to Councilman Scott's question, Mrs. Fox said
she would talk to Dr, Ramur concerning changing the clinic hours currently
held on Thursday, since the people take up the parking spaces normally used by
City Hall employees and the City Council.
MSC (Cox/Scott) to accept the staff recommendation: to approve the
installation as recommended by the County.
Councilman Malcolm questioned the City Manager as to when the report he
requested some time ago regarding the types of services in that health
facility would come back to Council. He stated he wanted this report prior to
approving any further increase in the usage of the facility. Councilman
Malcolm noted the facility does not have any parking requirements and if it
was a City structure, parking would be required. Councilman Scott explained
the facility has been "grandfathered" in - it has been there for a number of
years and traffic was not a concern at that time. The motion carried with
Councilman Malcolm voting "no".
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask staff to communicate with San Diego Department of
Public Health (if appropriate) to reschedule the immunization clinic or any
other clinic on a day other than Thursday in order to alleviate the parking
problem that exists around City Hall.
23. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for a Closed Session at the end of the meeting for
personnel matters.
b. City Manager Goss reported there are three items scheduled for the
Council Conference on August 23: Sandag Housing Report, Underground
Utilities Program and Navy Housing. He indicated he has to contact the
Navy Housing, they may not be able to make the meeting of August 23 and
questioned whether Council wanted to hold the meeting on August 23 since
two members will be absent.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) that there not be a Council Conference on August 23 and
that it be moved to August 30. If the Navy cannot make it on August 30, the
City Manager to have this Conference on August 23, to consider the other
items. The City Manager is to report next week to the Council on this
scheduling.
c. Mr. Goss stated the Port District will be holding a meeting on August 21
regarding the small craft warning anchorage plans. Mayor Cox asked
Councilman Moore to appear at this meeting to make the presentation. Mr.
Goss stated the Planning Director, George Krempl will also be present.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
24. REPORT ANALYSIS OF CITY' S CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE VS. LEASING TO AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION
IAssistant City Manager)
See page 7.
25, MAYOR'S REPORT
a, Mayor Cox presented renderings of the commemorative plaques to be placed
on the Sister City monument,
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to approve tile designs in concept and to send them to the
International Friendship Commission for review and recommendation.
b. Mayor Cox stated there is a vacancy on the International Friendship
Commission created by the expiration of the term of Carol Wallace. Since
this Commission contains the largest number of members, Mayor Cox asked
whether the Council would be agreeable to reducing it to seven members.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this to the International Friendship Commission for
a report to come back to Council.
Councilman Scott agreed that ten (lO) is a large number; however, since the
Commission does conduct many activities, perhaps the number should be reduced
to nine, (an odd number for voting purposes).
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to get the International Friendship Commission input on
whether the Commission should be reduced to nine members.
Councilman Moore noted the City has a number of Sister Cities and the
International Friendship Commission hosts the dignitaries and visitors
arriving in the City. He questioned whether there is enough money budgeted
for this purpose.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer to the International Friendship Commission to
review their needs as far as their annual budget for hosting Sister City
visitors.
c. Mayor Cox referred to the letter from the Coast Guard regarding their
opinion of the "CaStle" in which they stated it was not a vessel but a
land structure and ~jon't hBve ~!uthor-ity over it. Mayor Cox remarked that
this opinion opens up the opportunity for Chula Vista to enforce some
Building Codes and for the port District to review why it does not have a
lease if it is a "land structure".
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MSUC (Cox/Scott) have the Coast Guard take a look at the accumulation of
barges and derelict vessels decorating the area off Gunpowder Point and
whether or not they would have tile same position and attitudes regarding those
"structures". If so, the Attorney could seek abatements of those as a
violation of Port District policies and it could be a violation of the
Building Code. This matter to be referred to the staff for report and
r ecommen da ti on.
e. Mayor Cox announced that National City has challenged Chula Vista to a
baseball game on October 7. The cities of Coronado and Imperial Beach
will also be playing a baseball game on that date and whoever wins that
game will play the winners of the National City/Chula Vista game October
14.
Councilman Moore stated that no "schills" or over-the-fence balls should be
allowed in the games,
f. Mayor Cox announced that the office of Planning and Research (Sacramento)
has designated SANDAG as ther Agency to review all funding for Federal
programs rather than the County of San Diego.
26. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Arguments on Propositions for November 6, 1984 Ballot
Mayor Cox noted the only change in the analysis of the argument was in
reference to tile base salary for the Councilmembers to $250 in the year
1968. In answer to the Council's questions, City Clerk Fulasz stated the
Council cannot now withdraw or change the language of the Propositions -
the deadline was August 10.
b. Councilman Moore discussed joint several )iability stating the costs have
gone up considerably and insurance companies are increasing their fees.
He would like to see something stronger than has been done in the past
and to have this matter sent to the Legislators with copies to the
Di strict League.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to direct staff to come through with some additional
information and a stronger package to send to the (City's) legislators and
appropriate committees.
c. Councilman Moore thanked the Council for his gift as Vice-Mayor last year
pledging to work "as )lard as he did last year".
d. Councilman Malcolm announced he will leave for Sacramento in the morning
to testify at the hearing regarding SB 368 (additional judges for the
South Bay Superior Court).
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e. Councilman Scott noted that Chula Vista does not have a policy regarding
the utilization of public buildings. He felt the police facility
yesterday was used in a very partisan way (Geraldine Ferraro's visit) and
a policy should be established.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) for staff to come back on a policy on utilization of
public buildings during working hours by partisan politics .
Council recessed to Closed Session at lO:18 p.m. and reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 p.m. to the meeting on Thursday, August 16 at 4:00 p.m.
following the Redevelopment Agency Meeting and to the regular meeting on
August 21, 1984 at 7:00 p.m.
WPG:0464C
PAG
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 chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista;
That the regular meeting of the Counci'l of the City of Chula Vista was
held TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1984 and said meeting was
adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED
HERETO:
That on August 15, 198~ at the hour of 9:40 a.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place
at which said meeting of August 14, 1984 was held.
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held August 14, 1984
The City Council m6t in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Cox, Ma]c0]m, Scott, Moore
Councilmen absent: McCand]iss
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at ]0:30 p.m. until Thursday,
R A Meeting
August 16, 1984 after ,../ at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
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 August 14, ]984
~Eof Chula Vista, California
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