HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/09/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, September 24, 1985 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Moore, Scott,
McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Malcolm
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed
by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of September 12 and 17,
1985.
MSC (Scott/Moore) to approve the minutes. (Mayor Cox
abstained on the minutes of September 17.)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1985 AS
"NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH"
The proclamation was read by Mayor Cox and presented to McGruff
the Crime Dog (Officer Tom Keblish).
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PURCHASE A HOME
FOR THE MENTALLY IMPAIRED RESIDENTS IN THE SOUTH BAY AREA -
Elliott E. Okins, 480 Naples St., Chula Vista, CA 92011
Mr. Okins informed the City of his difficulty in commuting
daily to the Alzheimer Family Center in Hillcrest to obtain
care for his wife. He suggested the City consider providing
funding for a center for the mentally impaired in the South
Bay area. City Manager Goss recommended the City notify the
Alzheimer's Family Center Organization of the availability of
Community Development Block Grant funds for the suggested
project and notify Mr. Okins of this action.
City Council Minutes 2 September 24, 1985
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to receive and acknowledge receipt of this
letter.
b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT IN PROVIDING SHELTERS FOR RUNAWAY AND
HOMELESS CHILDREN James E. Potter, 4575 Ruffner St., San
Diego, CA 92111
Youth Development, Inc. (HomeRun) provides services for
runaway and homeless children and is preparing to open an
emergency shelter in Clairemont. Mr. James Potter, Vice
President of this organization urged the City to support
legislation currently under consideration (SB 881) which
would provide funds for runaway shelters. City Manager Goss
recommended notifying HomeRun of the availability of possible
Block Grant funding and that SB 881 be referred to the
Legislative Committee for evaluation.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to notify the writer of the potential
grants as per the City Manager's recommendation (and refer SB 881
to the Legislative Committee for evaluation).
c. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT ON VARIOUS MAJOR ISSUES: FAIR LABOR
STANDARDS, MANDATORY MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY
CONTRIBUTIONS, TAX REFORM, REVENUE SHARING, UDAG, AND
REGULATIONS REQUIRING PERMITS FOR ALL MUNICIPAL STORMWATER
DISCHARGES - National League of Cities, 1301 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
The League informed the City of a series of issues Congress
is planning to act on which will directly affect Chula Vista
and urged the City to contact its Senators and Congressmen
immediately regarding their support and/or opposition of the
bills.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer this to the Legislative Committee
for a report.
d. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR CRAFT FAIR ON
NOVEMBER 2, 1985 Mrs. Michael Opfer, Tiffany Elementary
School PTA, 1691 Elmhurst St., Chula Vista, CA 92010
Mrs. Opfer, PTA President requested the City Council waive
the license required for the PTA's craft fair on November 2,
1985.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to waive the business license fee.
e. REQUEST FOR A LARGER SPEED SIGN, A "CURVE & HILL AHEAD" SIGN,
AND A LARGE "CAUTION" OVERHEAD SIGN INSTALLED ON "E" STREET,
EAST OF CORTE MARIA AVENUE - Dorothy McCurley, 186 Corte
Helena Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010
City Council Minutes - 3 - September 24, 1985
Ms. McCurley apprised the City of a serious traffic hazard on
"E" Street just east of Corte Maria Avenue. Several
accidents and near-misses occur weekly, and residents request
the subject signs be installed
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to refer this item to the Safety
Commission and the Traffic Engineer for evaluation and report.
f. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
FOR FOUNDERS DAY FESTIVITIES ON OCTOBER 19, 1985 - Chamber of
Commerce, 233 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010
In an effort to make this year's Founders Day activities an
exciting forerunner to next year's 75th Anniversary, and due
to various time constraints and responsibilities, the
Downtown Committee requested financial assistance from the
City for this event. A $1,600 contribution is requested,
which is half of the street decorations and promotional
costs. The City Manager recommended approval of this request
subject to staff conditions and to direct staff to bring back
a resolution authorizing this expenditure from the
appropriated contingency fund.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept staff's recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Mayor Cox suggested that Items 5 and 6 (public hearings related to
cardrooms) be continued for one week in order to be considered by
a full Council.
Mr. F. R. Phillips, 5650 Sprinter Lane, Bonita 92002, stated that
one of the cardroom operators closed her business in order to
attend this evening's public hearing. Therefore, he requested
that item #5 not be continued another week.
Mayor Cox explained that a 4/5ths.vote is required on this item and
it would be advantageous to have a full Council to consider the
item.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to continue Items 5 and 6 (public
hearings) for one week.
Mayor Cox informed the audience that next week's meeting on
Tuesday, October 1 will be held at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Minutes - 4 - September 24, 1985
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN PROPOSED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 77 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
LOCATED NORTH OF NAPLES STREET, BETWEEN
DIXON DRIVE AND TOBIAS DRIVE - SAN DIEGO
COUNTRY CLUB - (Director of Planning)
(Continued from the meeting of September
17, 1985)
a. RESOLUTION 12167 APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTRY
CLUB CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
When the property in question was rezoned in the latter part of
1984, the City Council directed that the site plan and landscaping
be automatically appealed to Council for review.
Principal Planner Lee described the site plan, elevation,
topography, and setbacks as depicted on transparencies. He also
noted the location of the motor court and the amount of
landscaping involved. The Design Review Committee approved the
site plan and staff concurs with that recommendation.
In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Principal Planner
Lee noted that car lights would have a minimal impact on the
project because of the landscaping and retaining wall.
Mr. David Norton, CalMark Development Corporation, 1111 Santa
Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, spoke in support of the project noting
his company met with property owners and staff regarding this
project. The revised plans incorporate comments made at these
meetings.
Discussion ensued relative to placement of trash receptacles,
ingress and egress of the project, fencing, and the change in the
footprint between this plan and the previous plan.
Mr. C. R. Campbell, representing the San Diego Country Club stated
they have worked together with the architect, developer, and staff
over the past several months. This plan is the best one so far
and he urged City Council's approval.
Speaking against the proposed project were Betty Nielsen, 1032
Corte Maria, Chula Vista and Donald Thompson, 1052 Corte Maria,
Chula Vista. Their concerns, in general, related to the EIR,
liability, potential problems, amount of vegetation, and fencing.
City Council Minutes - 5 - September 24, 1985
Mr. John Livendoll, 1028 Corte Maria, Chula Vista expressed his
concern whether or not the project will have a negative impact on
the residences immediately abutting the proposed development. He
requested the City Council consider the potential liability of
both the City and the developer, and the developer should be made
to conform to any standards set by the City Council.
There being no further comments for or against this project, the
public hearing was declared closed.
Council discussion concerned the landscaping, fencing, and
drainage.
Councilman Scott expressed concern with the single family units
versus the apartment type projects. He indicated the City may be
sacrificing "something for nothing."
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ask that the landscaping and fence plans
as well as the drainage requirements be brought back for review
and comment to the Council.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, as amended, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted with
Councilman Scott voting "no."
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
5.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF CARDROOMS:
THEIR AMORTIZATION AND EVENTUAL
PROHIBITION (City Attorney)
a. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OPERATION OF
CARDROOMS: THEIR AMORTIZATION AND
EVENTUAL PROHIBITION FIRST READING
6. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON
PCC-85-22-REQUEST TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING
CARDROOM FROM 11 THIRD AVENUE TO 631 "H"
STREET - VEGAS CLUB, INC. (Director of
Planning)
Items 5 and 6 were continued to October 1, 1985.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. H. S. Molski, 443-D Woodlawn, Chula Vista, 92010,
discussed the problems associated with the need for public
restroom facilities at the "H" Street Trolley Station, which
is adjacent to the Holiday Gardens Apartments. He noted that
MTDB has been requested to install these facilities but
nothing has been done.
City Council Minutes - 6 - September 24, 1985
Councilwoman McCandliss stated the MTDB will meet on
Thursday, September 26.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct Councilwoman McCandliss to bring up
this item at the MTDB meeting on Thursday, September 26.
b. Mrs. Martha Gorman, 1825 Citadel Court, Chula Vista,
discussed the need for traffic signalization at the
intersection of Otay Lakes Road and Telegraph Canyon Road.
According to staff, the traffic signals were to be installed
this past summer.
City Manager Goss noted the main problem has been with the
acquisition of rights-of-way.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this to staff for either a verbal
or written report at next Tuesday's meeting and contact Mrs.
Gorman regarding the status of the project.
CONSENT CALENDAR (8 - 27)
City Manager Goss requested Item 8 be deleted from the agenda due
to the inability to file a bond.
Items 8, 10, 14, 20, 22, 23, 25, and 26 pulled.
Councilman Scott requested that it be noted in the minutes that he
would register a "no" vote on 21a.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar.
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS TOWN CENTRE
TOWNSITE, TRACT 2 (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
This item was deleted from the agenda.
9o RESOLUTION 121613 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, KIMBALL
TERRACE SUBDIVISION (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
C. E. Norcross, Subdivider, completed the public improvements for
Kimball Terrace Subdivision in May 1984. A final inspection was
made on September 5, 1985 and the Public Improvement Agreement was
approved on February 1, 1983.
City Council Minutes 7 - September 24, 1985
The recommendation is that Council declare that the intent of the
one-year bond of guarantee of material and workmanship has been
fulfilled due to the time lag between construction and this
acceptance and that posting of the bond is not required.
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR
REPLACEMENT OF CIVIC CENTER PLAZA TILE
AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$4,375 (Director of Building and Housing)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
lla. RESOLUTION 12169 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SWEETWATER UNION HIGH
SCHOOL RESTAURANT TRAINING PROGRAM, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Community Development
Director) (Continued from meeting of July
16, 1985)
b. RESOLUTION 12170 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND METRO FOOD PROJECT, INC.
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
On June 14, 1985, the City Council approved the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for fiscal year 1985-86.
Included in that approved budget were funds for the organizations
listed above. Agreements for supporting these programs must be
approved before funds can be released.
The total cost of the programs, $9,364, will be funded from the
1985-86 Community Development Block Grant budget. No general
funds will be involved.
12. RESOLUTION 12171 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANTEE
PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS AND
EMERGENCY JOBS BILL PROJECTS FOR THE
1984-85 FISCAL YEAR (Community
Development Director)
The Grantee Performance Reports are required to be submitted
annually to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). They detail the City's use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds and the Emergency Jobs Bill (EJB) funds during
FY 1984-85 and the benefits received by citizens. These reports
for the last fiscal year are due at HUD by September 28 of this
year.
City Council Minutes - 8 - September 24, 1985
The Grantee Performance Reports show the City spent a total of
$906,100 in Community Development Block Grant funds from various
grant years and $231,724 in Emergency Jobs Bill funds during FY
1984-85.
13. RESOLUTION 12172 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR LOCAL
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE PREPARATION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PLAN (Community Development
Director)
The City is required to have a Housing Assistance Plan approved by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to
receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has offered assistance
in preparing that plan, and an agreement has been prepared.
The fee to prepare Parts I and II of Chula Vista's Housing
Assistance Plan by SANDAG is not to exceed $1,200. The total cost
of the SANDAG service is not to exceed $2,200, but the first
$1,000 of the cost is absorbed by SANDAG under the Local Technical
Assistance Program. Sufficient funds are available in Account
#632-6320-BG131. No General Fund monies will be used.
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROMOTIONAL PARTICIPATION IN A
BARRON'S MAGAZINE SPECIAL PUBLICATION AND
APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR
(Community Development Director)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
15a. RESOLUTION 12173 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SAN DIEGO GAS AND
ELECTRIC IN CONNECTION WITH CHULA VISTA
TRACT 81-4, BONITA LONG CANYON ESTATES -
UNIT 1 (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION 12174 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM MCMILLIN
DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR OFF-SITE SEWER
PURPOSES
City Council Minutes - 9 - September 24, 1985
c. RESOLUTION 12175 SUMMARILY VACATING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR
SEWER PURPOSES
On April 16, 1985, the City Council approved the Final Map of Unit
1 and accepted a grant of easement for sewer purposes. A new
grant of easement for sewer purposes is now before the City
Council for approval. A joint use agreement between SDG&E and the
City of Chula Vista has been prepared which allows for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a 12" sewer line across
SDG&E property.
16. RESOLUTION 12176 APPROVING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES
(Director of Finance)
A statement of Investment Policy and Guidelines was initially
submitted to the City Council on August 20, 1985. At that time,
Council approved the Guidelines but requested staff to return with
additional language indicating a local preference regarding the
investment of City funds.
17. RESOLUTION 12177 APPROVING COUNCIL POSITION PAPER ON THE
PROPOSED MONTGOMERY ANNEXATION (Director
of Management Services)
At the November 5, 1985 election, the citizens of the County area
currently served by the Montgomery Fire Protection District will
be voting on the issue of annexation to the City of Chula Vista.
In order to answer questions and plan for the potential
annexation, a proposed Council Position Statement summarizing the
City's policies regarding specific service and fiscal questions
related to the proposed annexation has been prepared.
18. RESOLUTION 12178 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION
ACT OF 1984 FOR ROHR-SWEETWATER PARK
RENOVATION (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
Proposition 18, the California Parks and Recreation Bond Act of
1984, provided for the sale of $370 million in bonds to assist
with the development of the State Park System, local park systems
and enhancement of coastal and wildlife resources. Proposition 18
provides for five separate local grant programs. Approval of the
grant request will reduce the City's financial obligation in
upgrading the park area by $416,000.
City Council Minutes - 10 - September 24, 1985
19. RESOLUTION 12179 APPROVING MOU CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH
THE WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS FOR FY
1985-86 (Assistant City Manager)
The City's negotiating team has concluded a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Western Council of Engineers (WCE),
which has been ratified by their membership. The total additional
annual cost for the compensation package is $28,900, which falls
within the established guidelines.
20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $300 OUT OF
THE APPROPRIATED CONTINGENCY RESERVE FOR
FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT (Assistant City
Manager)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
21a. ORDINANCE 2127 AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 WHICH SETS
FORTH THE TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
FIRST READING (City Attorney)
b. RESOLUTION 12180 STATING ITS POLICY TO ESTABLISH A BREAK
PERIOD DURING DAYTIME MEETINGS (City
Attorney)
The ordinance would establish a daytime meeting the first Tuesday
of each month while the resolution would declare Council policy
with regard to a dinner break for daytime meetings. (Councilman
Scott voted "no" on 21a.)
22. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EXCAVATION,
GRADING AND FILLS FIRST READING
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
23. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 10.56.280, 290 AND 300
RELATING TO PERMIT PARKING FIRST
READING (Director of Finance)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
City Council Minutes - 11 September 24, 1985
24. ORDINANCE 2129 REPEALING CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING THE PARKING PLACE
COMMISSION - FIRST READING (Director of
Finance)
This ordinance would repeal sections of the Municipal Code
establishing the Parking Place Commission in order to merge the
Parking Place Commission and the Town Centre Project Area
Committee. Although this action does away with the Parking Place
Commission, the Parking District remains intact. If there is any
formal action required in the future regarding financing in the
Parking District the City Council may act as the Parking Place
Commission or appoint a separate commission.
25. REPORT REVIEWING DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED SITE, TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD (Community Development
Director)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
26. REPORT DRAINAGE COMPLAINT AT 288 "G" STREET AND
421 DEL MAR COURT (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
27. REPORT STATUS ON MORGAN'S CASTLE (City Attorney)
At its meeting of September 3, 1985, the City Council requested
staff to prepare a status report regarding the City and Port of
San Diego activity pertaining to the "Castle" (party boat anchored
off "J" Street Marina). On July 18, 1985, Commissioner Phil
Creaser discussed the Port's activities to prohibit the use of the
Castle.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. RESOLUTION 12181 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR
REPLACEMENT OF CIVIC CENTER PLAZA TILE
AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$4,375 (Director of Building and Housing)
On May 28, 1985, the City Council awarded a contract to Klaser
Tile Company in the amount of $97,556.38 to remove and replace the
tiles in the Civic Center Plaza. Change Order No. 2 is necessary
to complete the project. Change Order No. 1 provides additional
expansion joints and replacement of the tiles in the circle around
the fountain.
City Council Minutes 12 - September 24, 1985
$4,375 needs to be transferred from the Revenue Sharing
Contingency Fund 600-6000-RS51 to 600-6000-RS44 (REPLACE TILES -
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA).
In answer to Council's query, Building and Housing Director Grady
explained due to an oversight new tiles had to be reordered as the
size of the tiles were not explicitly detailed in the plans.
Councilwoman McCandliss asked that in future bidding procedures,
staff double-check all specifications.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION 12182 APPROVING PROMOTIONAL PARTICIPATION IN A
BARRON'S MAGAZINE SPECIAL PUBLICATION AND
APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR
(Community Development Director)
Barron's magazine, a Dow Jones publication for the corporate
business community, has scheduled a special section of an upcoming
edition to promote the San Diego area business environment. Chula
Vista has been invited by Barron's and by the San Diego Economic
Development Corporation to participate in that special
publication. No funds have been budgeted for advertising costs.
The cost of advertisement would be approximately $2,500. An
expenditure not to exceed that amount from the Non-Departmental
Contingency Fund, Account #100-0730-5399, would be authorized by
this action. The balance in that account is currently $27,667.40.
Councilwoman McCandliss expressed concern with the handling of
this publication noting that, hopefully, the article on Chula
Vista will not be delegated to a minor page. In response,
Assistant Community Development Director Gustafson stated the
staff will be dealing directly with BARRON'S and he will pursue
this concern.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
Mayor Cox noted that Mr. Peter Jenson, Editor, Home/Garden
magazine indicated that most of their focus in an upcoming issue
regarding the South Bay will be on Chula Vista. He was extremely
complimentary particularly regarding Chula Vista's outstanding
"class" civic center.
City Council Minutes - 13 - September 24, 1985
20. RESOLUTION 12183 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $300 OUT OF
THE APPROPRIATED CONTINGENCY RESERVE FOR
FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT (Assistant City
Manager)
The International Association of Firefighters will be honoring six
firefighters who have retired from the Fire Department in the past
year. A retirement dinner is scheduled for October 3, 1985, and
the I.A.F.F. has requested the City contribute $300 toward
expenses.
Councilman Scott requested staff provide for this type of funding
in future budget years.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Mayor Cox noted a referral was made to staff to come back with a
policy regarding combined retirement functions. City Manager Goss
stated this item was referred to the Personnel Department and a
report will be forthcoming.
22. ORDINANCE 2128 AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EXCAVATION,
GRADING AND FILLS - FIRST READING
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Several portions of the Municipal Code which relate to grading
work are proposed to be modified by both the City and by persons
in the development community.
Councilman Moore questioned the reason for amendments to the
Ordinance. Senior Civil Engineer Dauost explained the first
change provides for substitution of slope ratio. The current
slope ratio is 2:1 and the proposed change would be 1-1/2:1. The
second amendment relates to approval of landscape and grading
plans by the City Engineer as is currently the case.
Councilman Scott suggested a "sunset clause" be included in the
Ordinance to provide for review in two years to see if there are
any problems.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to include a "sunset clause" in the Ordinance
to provide for a review of the ordinance by the City Council in
two years.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to adopt the Ordinance, as amended, and place
it on First Reading.
City Council Minutes - 14 September 24, 1985
23. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 10.56.280, 290 AND 300 RELATING TO
PERMIT PARKING - FIRST READING (Director of
Finance)
At the Council meeting of July 16, 1985, the City Council referred
to staff a request made by the South Bay Ambulatory Surgery Center
to have seven parking spaces in Public Parking Lot #2 on Landis
Street designated exclusively for their use. Staff was directed
to develop a permit process and recommend an appropriate fee.
If it is assumed the parking meters currently generate $27 each
per quarter, the additional revenue to the City is $36 per space
per year or $252 total for seven spaces per year.
In answer to Councilman Scott's question, Director of Finance
Christopher explained regulations for permit parking were to apply
for the same hours as parking meters are enforced. In addition,
the hours "9 a.m. to 6 p.m." could be posted on the meters for
clarification.
Councilman Moore noted it would cost 78~ per day to park in these
spaces which is an ineffective amount.
Councilman Scott pointed out the City would be allowing the use of
public parking for private purposes. He suggested the cost to
purchase the property should be calculated by taking the square
footage and applying a 10% figure on the return on the
investment. He noted that San Diego is currently charging
$80/month for parking.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer this item to staff to look into the
possibility of full cost recovery.
Mr. Bob McMains representing the Downtown Committee, spoke in
opposition to the exclusive public parking by private companies.
He concurred with the Council's direction to refer the item to
staff for further study.
25. REPORT REVIEWING DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED SITE, TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD (Community Development Director)
The subject site was purchased by the City with several other
properties for the realignment of Telegraph Canyon Road and
reverted to City ownership as excess right-of-way. On September
10, the City Council directed staff to submit a draft Request for
Proposal for the disposition of City-owned property located at
Telegraph Canyon Road just east of Paseo Del Rey.
City Council Minutes - 15 - September 24, 1985
Community Development Director Desrochers recommended Council
direct staff to issue the RFP for the sale or lease of the
Telegraph Canyon Road site and return with the necessary documents
to reimburse the Gas Tax program.
City will reimburse the Gas Tax Program 61.6% of the property's
appraised value of $165,000 ($101,640) from the General Fund if
staff's recommendation is accepted. The City then will realize
100% of the future sale price or lease payments from the site.
Councilwoman McCandliss discussed amending the current zoning of
the site as was discussed at a previous meeting since that zoning
was never approved by the Council.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to delete "-14" (the whole line) and just
make the statement that zoning is currently R-3-P-10 and the
additional condition that the building shall not exceed two
stories, or 25 feet in height, as another condition of
consideration.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report as amended.
Community Development Director Desrochers remarked the property
transfer can be accommodated during escrow so the City can comply
with funding regulations relative to reimbursement of Gas Tax
Funds.
26. REPORT DRAINAGE COMPLAINT AT 288 "G" STREET AND 421
DEL MAR COURT (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
In May 1985, Mr. Sidney Morris, owner of the properties located at
288 "G" Street and 421 Del Mar Court, informed the City of a
drainage problem at the rear of his properties.
In his written report, City Engineer/Director of Public Works
Lippitt recommended Council direct staff to proceed with the
following actions:
1. Install a 10 foot wide concrete lined low flow channel at an
estimated cost of $15,000;
2. Prepare a budget request in the FY 86-87 Capital Improvement
Program to construct a concrete lined, open trapezoidal
channel in this area of the Central Drainage Basin.
3. Coordinate the project's details with the affected property
owners prior to next year's CIP budget hearings.
City Council Minutes 16 - September 24, 1985
4. Return with a resolution appropriating funds for the
construction of the 10-foot wide concrete-lined low flow
channel (item i above) after all owners have donated the
necessary rights-of-way at no cost to the City.
Director Lippitt submitted a written report regarding the cost to
install a concrete lined flow channel estimated at $50,000. The
construction of a concrete lined open channel is estimated to cost
$135,000. The City could advance this amount for construction and
establish a funding mechanism to recover up to 50% of the funds
advanced within a period of time not to exceed ten years.
Speaking in favor of the item were Tim J. Connole, 13715 Poway
Road, Poway, 92064; Sid Morris, 864 Cedar Avenue, Chula Vista,
92011; and Laura Smith, 435 First Avenue, Chula Vista, 92010.
Basically their comments concerned poor drainage, ponding, and
health hazards associated with the ponding.
Mr. Lawrence Gilbert, 1130 Via Trieste, Chula Vista, 92011,
declared the sub-basement of his complex is located at the lowest
point in the area - three feet below elevation and expressed his
concerns regarding the drainage problems.
Council discussion centered on the fact that the water (pond) was
in this area prior to the construction of any new housing.
Councilman Scott stated he would support covering the culvert if
half of the expense were assumed by the property owners which
would then be included in an assessment district.
Councilwoman McCandliss expressed concern for the safety of the
public and suggested the City should be responsible for covering
the culvert.
Mayor Cox noted this area is within the redevelopment district and
perhaps Block Grant funds could be used for the improvements.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this item to staff to work with affected
property owners, including Mr. Connole, to see if they can come up
with a solution that would provide a long-term solution including
a closed culvert and bring that back to the City Council as soon
as reasonably possible.
Mayor Cox also requested staff address the problem of standing
water in their report.
City Council Minutes - 17 - September 24, 1985
RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
28a. RESOLUTION 12184 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES
ESCROW WITH REGARD TO THE PERFORMANCE OF
SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S RENTAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM (Community
Development Director)
b. RESOLUTION 12185 APPROPRIATING FY 1985-86 RENTAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUNDS
The City has received $120,800 from the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a City approved Rental
Rehabilitation Program to increase the supply of standard rental
housing units affordable to lower income households. Under the
program regulations, the City is required to collect and report
data to HUD relating to properties rehabilitated and tenants
assisted, manage and disburse grant funds and private funds and
process loan applications. United States Escrow, an escrow
corporation, has the experience and expertise to perform these
duties, at no cost to the City.
In a related matter, the Council approved the Rental
Rehabilitation Program for FY 1985-86 and must now appropriate the
FY 1985-86 program funds.
There are no costs to the City for contracting with U. S. Escrow.
The FY 1985-86 Rental Rehabilitation funds of $59,000 will be
appropriated to Account #642-6420-RG02.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Assistant Community
Development Director Gustafson explained the charges are on a
sliding scale and it is anticipated U. S. Escrow would charge a
borrower approximately $300 for a typical loan.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the texts
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
29. RESOLUTION 12186 AMENDING 1985-86 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
POSITION (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
During the preparation of the 1985-86 budget, Council approved the
addition of several positions in the Engineering Division. A
Junior Civil Engineer position was authorized for the Land
Development Section as well as the use of outside consultants to
assist this section.
City Council Minutes - 18 - September 24, 1985
The cost of this position would largely be paid from Full Cost
Recovery reimbursements. Additional furniture for a new work
station would also be required at a cost of approximately $2,000.
Salary and benefits would amount to approximately $24,270 for
eight months.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
30. RESOLUTION 12187 PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS TO PAY THE ESTIMATED COST OF
THE NOVEMBER 5, 1985 ELECTION (City
Clerk)
The Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 1985 will cover
election of two Council Seats, five propositions, seven members to
the Montgomery Planning Committee and the City's share of the cost
for the Montgomery Annexation question.
The sum of $30,000 has been budgeted in Account 100-0170-5202.
The additional sum of $33,000 is to be appropriated from the
Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund and credited to Account
100-0170-5202 (Elections Account) to pay the estimated cost of the
election.
31. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss submitted the Legislative report explaining
SB 300 relating to transportation and finance for street
maintenance and construction is on the Governor's desk for
signature.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to urge the Governor to sign SB 300
(Transportation and Finance).
City Manager Goss also noted that AB 14 (Court Financing)
provides for funding of all local courts and takes the
pressure off the County court systems.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to urge the Governor to sign AB 14 (Court
Financing).
b. City Manager Goss reported that the application in the amount
of $74,280 for rehabilitation of the Norman Park Center was
granted by the Area Agency on Aging. A revised budget will
be submitted to the City Council on October 15.
c. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to request a Closed Session for
purposes of "Meet and Confer" (after the close of the
business meeting).
City Council Minutes 19 - September 24, 1985
32. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Designation of Voting and Alternate Voting Delegates, Annual
Congress of Cities, December 7-11, 1985, Seattle, Washington
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to designate Councilman Scott as the
voting delegate.
MSC (Moore/McCandliss) to designate Mayor Cox as the alternate
voting delegate. (Councilman Scott voted "no.")
b. Mayor Cox noted the deadline for submitting resolutions to
the Congress of Cities Conference is October 15, 1985.
c. Mayor Cox discussed SB 740 (Deddeh) which would eventually
allow for the creation of a swimming lagoon in the EastLake
Development.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) take a position of support as the City
Council and ask staff to quickly prepare a resolution for the
Governor.
d. Mayor Cox announced he received a request from EastLake
Developers for a Council Conference to bring together
EastLake developers and possibly include a tour of their area.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to schedule a Council Conference and related
tour of the EastLake area.
e. Mayor Cox said he would have the Council Secretary poll the
Council for a date to interview applicants for the Board of
Ethics' vacancy.
33. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Scott noted the lengthy report on the PSO study
and stated he has not had time to thoroughly read the
report. He indicated that the Conference on Thursday
afternoon should be strictly for Council to review staff
information and not to take any specific action.
b. Councilwoman McCandliss requested the Council be provided
with the San Diego Ordinance on cardrooms in the upcoming
agenda packet.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to provide a copy of the San Diego Ordinance on
cardrooms to the Council in this Friday's agenda packet.
c. Councilwoman McCandliss stated the drainage culvert on the
south side of 1-805 on Bonita Road is nearing capacity and
she questioned whose responsibility it is to clean this up.
City Council Minutes 20 - September 24, 1985
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer this item to staff to notify
whoever is responsible that it is time to clean it up.
d. Councilwoman McCandliss commented that the Council Secretary
should notify unsuccessful candidates for Boards/Commissions
vacancies.
e. Councilman Moore questioned the City's position on the
Congressional bill relating to separate storm drain systems.
Assistant to the City Manager Morris replied a letter had
been prepared and mailed. Councilman Moore requested that a
copy of the letter be circulated to the City Council (along
with future letters addressed to the legislators).
f. Councilman Moore said he was approached by Kitty Raso
relative to the City's representation at the National City
function: "Navy Woman of the Year." He indicated he would
attend this function tomorrow evening.
City Manager Goss submitted documentation to the Council relating
to the City's response to the Section 404 permit application for
Gunpowder Point Levee Road improvements.
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 9:44 p.m. and adjourned
at 10:00 p.m. to Thursday September 26, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. and
Tuesday, October 1, 1985 at 4:00 p.m.
City Clerk
Adele Ao Sarmiento
Deputy City Clerk
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