HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/10/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, October 1, 1985 Council Chamber
4:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore,
Scott, McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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 meeting of September 24, 1985.
Councilman Scott, referring to the minutes of September 17,
1985, stated he was recorded as having voted "no" on the
motion to contact the City of National City relative to
improvements to Bonita Road and 1-805 (Item "d" under Council
Comments). He pointed out this should have been recorded as
an abstention.
MSC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes as corrected.
(Councilman Malcolm abstained due to his absence from this
meeting.)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR CERTAIN STREETS IN CHULA
VISTA ON OCTOBER 12, 1985 FOR SUPERFROG TRIATHLON BICYCLE
RIDE - DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, Naval Special Warfare Group
One, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, San Diego 92155
The Department of the Navy requested the City provide police
and traffic control in conjunction with a SUPERFROG
Triathlono The City Manager recommended approval of this
request subject to staff conditions.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve this request subject to staff
conditions.
City Council Minutes -2- October 1, 1985
b. RESIGNATION FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, C. Dan
Srennan
Mr. Brennan informed the City Council that he has moved out
of City limits and must therefore resign from the Human
Relations Commission. It was recommended by the City Manager
to receive this communication and forward a letter of
appreciation and commendation to Mr. Brennan.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the staff recommendation.
c. REQUEST TO SUPPORT AB 365 (PROSECUTABLE DEFINITION OF
OBSCENITY) C.L.E.A.N. Organization, P.O. Box 918, Modesto
95353
The C.L.E.A.N. Organization requested California cities
obtain a "prosecutable" definition of obscenity by supporting
AB 365. The City Manager recommended this request be
referred to the Legislative Committee.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to file this item.
d. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
COMBATTING AIDS EPIDEMIC - National Democratic Policy
Commission, 3200 Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
A resolution was submitted for Council consideration relative
to emergency measures in combatting the current AIDS
epidemic. It was recommended that this request be
acknowledged and filed and, in addition, the City contact the
County Health Department concerning what steps they would
recommend City Government to take regarding this serious
epidemic.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to acknowledge and file this request.
e. SUGGESTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS Bonita
Tax Service, 5012 Central Avenue, Suite J, Bonita 92002
Mr. J. P. Dordahl, Member of the Ethics Board, suggested the
Board of Ethics should be dissolved by Council as it has
served its purpose. Mr. Dordahl further recommended that if
not dissolved, a "standby" committee of three be appointed to
be on call (along with new appointees) should the need for
the commission be activated. The City Manager recommended
this letter be received and considered.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to the City Attorney for evaluation and
recommendation back to the City Council.
City Council Minutes -3- October 1, 1985
Mayor Cox remarked he received a phone call from Mr. Dordahl
regarding his recommendation, as well as a phone call from
Mr. Cliff Roland, who concurs with the recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.20
OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO OPERATION OF CARDROOMS; THEIR
AMORTIZATION AND EVENTUAL PROHIBITION
(Assistant City Attorney) (Continued from
the Meeting of September 24)
a. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OPERATION
OF CARDROOMS; THEIR AMORTIZATION AND
EVENTUAL PROHIBITION - FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
This ordinance, if adopted, would prohibit the issuance of new
cardroom licenses and the amortization of existing cardrooms over
a five-year period with the possibility of a three-year extension.
MS (Malcolm/Moore) to file this item.
Councilman Malcolm explained he would be willing to reconsider
this in the future after further review of the current ordinance.
The motion to file the item passed with Councilman Scott voting
"no."
5. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL FROM 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) (Continued from
the meeting of September 24, 1985)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Planning Director Krempl stated this item involves a request to
relocate an existing cardroom from 11 Third Avenue to 631 "H"
Street. A Planning Commission motion to approve the request
failed. ~he applicant is now appealing this decision. Mr. Krempl
noted the applicant intends to operate six card tables with eight
players each within 1,700 square feet of space. The Vegas Club
Cardroom currently operates with three tables.
City Council Minutes -4- October 1, 1985
Planning Director Krempl submitted slides noting the uses in the
Center, the parking layout, the number of spaces as required by
ordinance, and peak traffic times. Staff recommended denial of
the Conditional Use Permit. The Director pointed out that the
applicant performed the parking survey rather than staff, and he
feels that parking is ample in the area.
In answer to Council's query, Director Krempl stated there is a
mix of uses in the shopping center and staff has no control over
the parking spaces occupied by new businesses coming into the
Center.
Mr. Fran Burger, owner of the Vegas Club Cardroom, noted that C&R
Clothiers has been allocated 46 parking spaces which are generally
not all used. Mr. Burger discussed the parking survey he
performed at different times during the week. He mentioned a
letter signed by every tenant in the Center supporting his use and
stating that ample parking exists. Mr. Burger concluded his
business cannot survive with less than six tables as his rent has
almost doubled in the new location.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, Mr. Burger stated if
C&R Clothiers moves out of their building, he has the option to
sublease these premises.
Ms. Harriet Stone, 6566 Ridgemanor, San Diego, 92120, owner of the
shopping center across the street, protested the subject use. She
pointed out that a special variance for the cocktail lounge has
already been permitted by the City making this a "double
variance." Also, the "H" Street location is a major thoroughfare
and this use would not create a good image for the City.
There being no further comments either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
Councilwoman McCandliss commented the Council is consistently
dealing with parking problems throughout the City. Since a
variance currently exists on this site, she could not support
granting another variance which would require additional,
unnecessary parking.
MS (McCandliss/Scott) to deny the appeal.
Council discussion followed regarding "fairness" of this request;
what will happen when C&R moves out; the suggestion to place a
five-year condition on the request; the suggestion to reduce the
number of tables in the cardroom to meet parking requirements;
problems associated with the Las Flores Drive project when
deferrals were called up; and increasing "H" Street traffic.
City Council Minutes -5- October 1, 1985
Planning Director Krempl declared his support for the Negative
Declaration prepared for the project. He explained the
environmental review does not normally address parking spaces
required for any use, per se, but deals with air quality, growth
inducement and broader scope issues.
Councilman Moore mentioned that a cardroom operation produces
reduced number of trips than do other permitted uses (for example,
a fast food restaurant), and thus requires less parking spaces.
City Attorney Harron opined that the Conditional Use Permit could
be made for a specific period of time (five years). If a time
limit is placed on the applicant and the City Council has a
concern on how much parking would be generated, a table limit
could be required subject to yearly review by the Planning
Director to consider adding more tables if no parking problems
develop in the shopping center.
The motion to deny the appeal failed by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Scott, McCandliss
NOES: Cox, Malcolm, Moore
ABSTENTIONS: None
Councilman Moore questioned a possible condition on the time,
number of tables (based on parking availability as it pertains to
the entire complex), and the timeframe involved noting this should
be determined by the City Attorney.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to refer this item back to staff for
appropriate language granting the use.
In answer to Mayor Cox's question, City Attorney Harron indicated
an additional public hearing need not be held and a resolution
could be prepared for Council consideration on October 15.
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF
UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AT THE OTAY
LANDFILL BY PACIFIC LIGHTING ENERGY
SYSTEMS (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
a. RESOLUTION 12188 APPROVING WAIVER FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 15.32.050 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
City Council Minutes -6- October 1, 1985
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained Pacific
Lighting Energy Systems (PLES) has proposed to build a methane
recovery/power generation plant within the County's Otay Landfill
site. All on-site utilities must be located underground at the
time the property is developed as required by Code. PLES has
applied for a waiver of this requirement. Staff agrees with the
waiver request because it would be hazardous to underground lines
due to the types of uses in this area.
Mr. Richard Ontiveros, representing Pacific Lighting Energy
Systems, stated none Of their projects have underground utilities.
In response to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Ontiveros noted SDG&E
has studied the service to the PLES plant and has determined its
feasibility. He added he was unaware of any other 12kv line from
which it would be reasonable to run service.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
CONSENT CALENDAR (8 - 18)
Items 10, 12, 13 and 14 pulled.
City Manager Goss commented that a letter of objection on the low
bidder on item #8 ("DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS "F" STREET BASIN NEAR
WOODLAWN AVENUE BETWEEN "F" STREET AND "G" STREET OF CHULA VISTA,
CA") has been withdrawn.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Councilman Scott indicated that he is voting "no" on Item 15
(Ordinance 2127 relating to the time of Council meetings).
8. RESOLUTION 12189 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
"DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS "F" STREET BASIN
NEAR WOODLAWN AVENUE BETWEEN "F" STREET
AND "G" STREET OF CHULA VISTA, CA"
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
On September 4, 1985, sealed bids were received for the subject
drainage improvements. This project was included in the 1983-84
Block Grant Program. The work involves removal and disposal of
existing improvements, excavation and grading, sidewalk, various
sizes of pipe, various drainage structures, concrete lined
channel, barricade, masonry wall, trench shoring and other
miscellaneous work shown on the plans.
City Council Minutes -7- October 1, 1985
After the storm (]rain facilities are completed, routine City
maintenance will be required. The total cost of this project is
$229,945.
9. RESOLUTION 12190 APPROVING MODIFIED AGREEMENTS AMONG THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SAN DIEGO REGIONAL
CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED,
COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES, INC. AND THE
ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF SAN
DIEGO (STARLIGHT CENTER) FOR COORDINATED
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
The agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Regional
Center which provided for transportation services on HandYtrans to
Regional Center clients attending Starlight Center was approved on
January 8, 1985, and terminated on June 30, 1985. A
cost-of-living adjustment of $1.77 per mile was recently approved
by the State. These modified agreements reflect the new rate for
this service. The agreement between the City and Regional Center
is for the period July 1, 1985, through December 31, 1985, since
the Regional Center is analyzing a possible change to the scope of
service beginning January 1, 1986.
The estimated annual cost for this special transportation service
to Starlight CentelF for FY 1985-86 is $76,110, based upon a rate
of $1.77 per mile. The total cost for this service is reimbursed
to the City of Chula Vista by Regional Center.
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH RICHARD ZOGOB FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR
HOUSING UNITS (Community Development
Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
11. RESOLUTION 12191 RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO SAN DIEGO
COUNTY LAFCO POLICY RESTRICTING SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE TO ONLY THOSE TO BE URBANIZED
AND PROVIDED MUNICIPAL SERVICES WITHIN A
10-15 YEAR TIME HORIZON (Director of
Planning)
At its September 17, 1985 meeting, the City Council requested a
letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to all cities in San
Diego County apprising them of LAFCO'S decision as it pertains to
the United Enterprise property being placed in a "special study
area." Also, Council felt the City should solicit support for a
change in LAFCO'S 10-15 year policy which states that development
must be imminent and urban services available within a 10-15 year
period for land to be placed within a city's sphere of influence.
City Council Minutes -8- October 1, 1985
12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $1,600 OUT
OF THE APPROPRIATED CONTINGENCY RESERVE
TOWARD PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO
FOUNDERS DAY (Director of Management
Services)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3 MILLION
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES TO BE DEVELOPED BY
HOME DEPOT, INC. (Community Development
Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF
RCG-INBUCON PRODUCTIVITY SERVICES, INC.
FOR LIBRARY CONSULTING SERVICES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Library
Director)
Pulled from Consent Calendar.
15. ORDINANCE 2127 AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 WHICH SETS
FORTH THE TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City
Attorney)
The ordinance establishes a daytime meeting with a dinner break.
on the first Tuesday of each month Council placed this ordinance
on first reading at their meeting of September 24, 1985.
(Councilman Scott voted "no" on this item.)
16. ORDINANCE 2128 REVISING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.040,
15.04.060 and 15.04.100 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE, ALL RELATING TO EXCAVATION, GRADING
AND FILLS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
The City Council placed this ordinance on first reading at their
meeting on September 24, 1985 regarding modification of several
portions of the Municipal Code which relate to grading work.
City Council Minutes -9- October 1, 1985
17. ORDINANCE 2129 REPEALING CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING
PLACE COMMISSION SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION (Director of Finance)
On September~ 24, 1985, Council placed this ordinance on first
reading. The ordinance repeals the 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.
18. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT EL DIA DE LA
RAZA/COLUMBUS DAY PARADE (Director of
Parks & Recreation)
The Principal of Feaster Elementary School requested permission to
conduct a parade on October 11, 1985, to celebrate Dia de la
Raza/Columbus Day.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. RESOLUTION 12192 APPROVING HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH RICHARD ZOGOB FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR
HOUSING UNITS (Community Development
Director)
On October 25, 1983, the City Council approved a Conditional Use
Permit which provided for the development of a 13-unit senior
rental housing project at 411-415 Park Way by Richard Zogob. The
project was subject to the Senior Housing Development Policy
conditions for low-income senior benefit for such density bonus
conditional use permits, and the conditions of the Senior Housing
Development Policy were memorialized in a Housing Cooperation
Agreement signed by Mr. Zogob. The agreement should have been
approved by the City Council prior to building occupancy.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question, Assistant Community
Development Director Gustafson explained this is an approved
Conditional Use Permit project that is built and occupied. Only
Council approval of the agreement is required at this time.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION 12193 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $1,600 OUT
OF THE APPROPRIATED CONTINGENCY RESERVE
TOWARD PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO
FOUNDERS DAY (Director of Management
Services)
On September 24, 1985, the City Council approved a written request
made by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce for $1,600 to be used
toward a promotional balloon program in conjunction with Founders'
Day.
City Council Minutes -10- October 1, 1985
Director of Management Services Thomson explained the total cost
for the promotional balloon program is $3,204, and $1,600 is the
City's contribution. Sufficient funds are available in the
appropriated Contingency Reserve account. Because the Founder's
Day activities serve to promote the Town Centre I Redevelopment
Project, $1,000 of the requested $1,600 will be reimbursed to the
General Fund from the Redevelopment Agency.
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3 MILLION
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES TO BE DEVELOPED BY
HOME DEPOT, INC. (Community Development
Director)
Councilman Malcolm stated he has a potential conflict of interest
and will abstain on this item. (Councilman Malcolm left the dais
at this time.)
It is the opinion of bond counsel, Jones Hall Hill & White, that
the proposed bond issue for the Home Depot project, located at
1-805 and "H" Street, should be judicially validated in the San
Diego County Superior Court under Sections 860 and following
sections of the Civil Procedure Code (to be filed within 60 days
following the authorization of bonds). The resolution authorized
the issuance of bonds and is the necessary first step towards the
validation proceedings.
The City of Chula Vista has been authorized to issue up to
$4,649,000 in private activity bonds for 1985. The Home Depot
project will use $3 million of that capacity. The City receives a
fee of one-eighth of one percent for the issuance of
industrial/commercial development bonds. The proposed $3 million
bond issue would result in fees to the City totaling $3,750.
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the status of this project
noting it was an unusual funding request in the first place. In
response to her questions concerning breakdown of negotiations,
Redevelopment Coordinator Kassman explained that original
negotiations were with Security Pacific Bank. The Home Depot had
apparently reached a credit limit with which the bank felt
uncomfortable. As a result, Security Pacific Bank enlisted
WESTPAC Bank of New York City. Mr. Kassman further explained that
The Home Depot is reaching the $40 million national limit for IDB
financing.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested this item be continued until a
report or comments can be obtained from bond counsel concerning
the authorization. Mr. Kassman noted the time element involved
and suggested this item be considered on Thursday afternoon after
the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
City Council Minutes -11- October 1, 1985
Mayor Cox, noting this requires a 3/5s vote, stated he will be out
of town on Thursday afternoon and Councilman Malcolm has a
possible conflict of interest.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to continue this item to Thursday, October
3, 1985 following the Redevelopment Agency meeting. (Councilman
Malcolm abstained.)
(Councilman Malcolm returned to the dais at this time.)
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF
RCG-INBUCON PRODUCTIVITY SERVICES, INC.
FOR LIBRARY CONSULTING SERVICES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Library
Director)
On July 16, 1985 the City Council authorized staff to enter into
negotiations with RCG-INBUCON Productivity Services, Inc. for a
productivity study of the Library's circulation activities and the
costs of such a study.
Library Director Lane stated the total cost for this proposal is
$49,000. Therefore, an additional $39,000 needs to be
appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the California
Library Services Fund. Director Lane introduced Mr. Trevor
McAllister, representing RCG-INBUCON. Mr. McAllister submitted a
number of transparencies noting current circulation elements and
his proposed concept of how this could be improved. He pointed
out that a portion of his work will be accomplished by computer
programming.
Director Lane discussed the need for a reorganization of the
system to save time without hiring additional personnel.
Currently, 900,000 books are checked out of the library each year
(350 per hour checked out and approximately that amount turned in).
Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the cost to provide this
service inasmuch as computer programming will be used to a great
extent.
Mr. McAllister responded that it would take approximately 10-12
weeks to complete the study and the computer programming was just
an integral part of the project study.
Director Lane stated Alternative A, recommended by staff, includes
the full service agreement. She clarified the request is for
$39,000 ($10,000 of which is already in the account). The total
cost for the services is $49,000.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council Minutes -12- October 1, 1985
RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
19o RESOLUTION 12195 AMENDING THE FY 1985-86 BUDGET TO ADD TWO
(2) PEACE OFFICER POSITIONS FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S UNIFORM DIVISION AND
APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS
(Director of Management Services)
At the Council Conference on September 26, 1985, PAPE presented
the Management Review of the Police and Fire Department. At that
time, Council directed staff to bring back a resolution amending
the FY 1985-86 budget to add two Peace Officer positions.
The cost of adding the two Peace Officer positions for the
remaining nine months of FY 1985-86 would approximate $52,600 in
salary, fringe benefit, and initial clothing and equipment costs.
These monies will be appropriated from the General Fund. (Annual
recurring costs would approximate $77,600.)
Mayor Cox questioned whether these positions would impact the
motorcycle division. In response, City Manager Goss stated the
resolution is for Peace Officer positions only and reactivation of
the motorcycle division would occur in early 1986.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
20. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for Closed Session regarding "meet and
confer" and pending litigation regarding the Sierra Club vs.
Coastal Commission (after the close of the business meeting).
bo City Manager Goss reported he received a request from the
Tiffany School PTA for permission to use the City's new logo
for a mural at their school.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) that the request for use of the "beautiful"
design logo be approved for use by the Tiffany School PTAo
21. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox announced the League of California Cities
Legislative briefing meeting will be held on November 7, 1985
at Holiday Inn in Long Beach.
City Council Minutes -13- October 1, 1985
b. Mayor Cox remarked he received an inquiry concerning traffic
conditions on Gotham Street and questioned when Rutgers
Avenue would be connected to East "H" Street.
MS (Cox/Moore) to bring back a written report on this item.
Councilman Moore suggested that signalization in this area be
made part of this report.
Mayor Cox asked that included in the report be information
regarding access to the Bonita Long Canyon site.
The motion to prepare a written report passed unanimously.
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Scott stated he was "amazed" at Sweetwater Union
High School District approving an increase in the school
fees. The Council had asked them not to increase any fees
until after the Task Force report was made available in
November. Mayor Cox indicated this was a lack of cooperation
and "slight" on the City Council and the Council should not
be a party to collecting the school fees.
City Clerk Fulasz mentioned that Superintendent Trujillo
called prior to this afternoon's meeting. He stated since
the school district fee was not an agenda item he wanted to
be assured no action be taken at this meeting. She informed
Superintendent Trujillo that discussion on this item could
occur under Council Comments; therefore, he requested Council
take no action on this item until after he can make a
presentation to the Council.
MS (Scott/Cox) to bring back a resolution on October 15, 1985
indicating the Council would no longer collect school fees (for
the high school district only) and invite Superintendent Trujillo
to make a presentation to the City Council prior to consideration
of that resolution at the conclusion of public hearings (under
Oral Communications).
Discussion followed with Councilman Malcolm noting the lack of
cooperation between the school district and the City Council,
particularly relative to the recent increased election costs.
City Attorney Harron explained the Council does not collect fees
but requires a letter from the district stating that developer
fees have been paid.
Councilman Moore asked if the motion would pertain to just the
increase of the fees from October 1. It was the concurrence of
Council that the resolution would only affect those developments
subsequent to October 1.
City Council Minutes -14- October 1, 1985
Councilwoman McCandliss expressed concern regarding the lack of
communication between the two agencies. She remarked the City
should have a policy stating fees collected in Chula Vista should
be spent in Chula Vista and new homeowners in Chula Vista should
not be burdened with this.
The motion to bring back a resolution passed unanimously.
b. Mayor Cox requested a report back relative to the state
funding of a grant to the Fallbrook School District.
c. Councilwoman McCandliss suggested the 75th Anniversary
Committee consider a project concerning the monument
dedicated to war veterans located in Memorial Park Bowl. She
indicated many more names of Chula Vista residents who fought
in all wars could be added to the monument. Councilwoman
McCandliss stated she would chair this committee for the 75th
Anniversary.
MSUC (McCandliss/scott) that this consideration be approved by the
Council, in concept, in order to work with staff on this project.
d. Councilman Malcolm commented on the recent approvals made by
the Design Review Committee. He suggested perhaps the
Planning Commission review projects which have over 15-20
units.
Councilman Scott shared Councilman Malcolm's concerns and
pointed out that new members have been appointed to the
Design Review Committee. He suggested a letter be forwarded
to the Design Review Committee regarding the Council's
experience during Planning Commission selection interviews.
MS (Malcolm/Moore) to forward a letter to the Design Review
Committee (DRC) telling them of Council's experiences with
Planning (Commission) interviews suggesting perhaps they (DRC) are
not being as stringent as they once were and should still be.
Councilman Moore suggested a joint meeting of the City
Council, Planning Commission and the DRC be scheduled to
address concerns expressed this afternoon. Mayor Cox added
that a tour be scheduled and included as part of this
direction.
Councilman Scott stated he will include these in his motion.
Councilman Moore agreed and the motion carried unanimously.
City Council Minutes -15- October 1, 1985
e. Councilman Malcolm discussed the recent Planning Commission
approval of a 75-unit complex on Flower Street and Jefferson
Street. He questioned the C-T zoning in the Broadway area
between "E" Street and the South Bay freeway stating that
this area could develop into a larger conversion which could
house uses such as a "mile of cars."
(Mayor Cox left the dais at this time.)
MSUC Malcolm/Scott) to appeal this project.
f. Councilman Malcolm commented on the City of San Diego's
requirement for handicapped access located on first floor
apartment houses. He questioned the City of Chula Vista's
lack of enforcing the same requirement.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this to staff.
g. Councilman Malcolm discussed the "park and ride" operation
recently approved by the Planning Commission at Telegraph
Canyon Road and Paseo del Rey. He expressed concern that
Telegraph Canyon Road is a scenic highway with large
setbacks, and this type of operation attracts litter.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to appeal the Planning Commission decision on
this project.
h. Councilman Moore reported on the second City tour with
residents of Fredricka Manor and asked that more publicity be
given to similar upcoming tours.
i. Councilman Moore expressed concern relative to heavy
equipment utilizing Dartmouth (residential street). He
suggested staff look into the problems on this street and
abutting streets.
j. Councilman Moore reported on the School District Facilities
Task Force and its Legislative Committee noting the Greene
and Leonard bills affecting school facilities funding are on
the Governor's desk for signature. It is doubtful these
bills will be approved. He noted that the strongest bill
concerns population growth in school districts (Regional Tax
Authority).
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:27 p.m. The Closed
Session adjourned at 6:45 p.m. to Thursday, October 3, 1985
(following the Redevelopment Agency meeting) and Tuesday, October
15, 1985 at 7:00 p.m.
en~ie M. Fulasz,'CMC Adele A. Sarm~ento
Clerk Deputy City Clerk
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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 Council of the City of Chula Vista was
held Tuesday, October 1, 1985, 4 p.m. and said meeting was
adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED
HERETO:
That on Wednesday, October 2, 1985 at the hour of 9:30 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 October 1, 1985 was held.
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, October 1, 1985
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 4:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: Cox, Malcolm, Moore, Scott, McCandliss
Councilmen absent: none
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ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, October 3 following
the Redevelopment Agency
at 4:00 p.m. in the Counc{1 Chambers/C~Y~Y~I~YaX~, 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 October 1, 1985
City of Chula Vista, California