HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/10/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, October 22, 1985 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers McCandliss, Moore, Scott
ABSENT: Mayor Cox, Councilman Malcolm
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
In the absence of Mayor Cox, Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss presided
over the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor pro Tempore
McCandliss followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Deputy City Clerk Sarmiento administered the Oath of Office
to:
Thomas L. Mitchell Resource Conservation Commission
Gregory L. Rowe Resource Conservation Commission
Ollie Braden Safety Commission
Laverne Eugene Decker Safety Commission
b. RESOLUTION 12212 COMMENDING PAUL VAN NOSTRAND, UPON THE
OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SAN
DIEGO TRIBUNE AFTER MORE THAN 23 YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE AS A REPORTER
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss read a resolution prepared for
Mr. Van Nostrand in recognition of his retirement.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE McCANDLISS, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
The Council recessed at 7:10 p.m. for a reception for Mr. Van
Nostrand.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
Minutes - 2 - October 22, 1985
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION OF COORDINATED OPERATION
AGREEMENT (HR3113) (USE OF CALIFORNIA'S WATER RESOURCES)
- E. Thornton Ibbetson, Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California, Box 54153, Los Angeles 90054
The City's support of legislation authorizing the
Coordinated Operation Agreement (HR3113) between the
State Water Project and the Federal Central Valley
Project was requested. Mr. Ibbetson declared that this
legislation will benefit all Californians by increasing
water use efficiency of both projects and helping
guarantee the protection of the environment in the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer this item to the Legislative Committee
for a report and recommendation.
b. REQUEST REGARDING SDG&E BILLING ASSOCIATED WITH GREG
ROGERS HOUSE MOVE Lee and Sonnie Burch, 614 Second
Avenue, Chula Vista 92010
The Burches reported that SDG&E has billed them for
overtime for an additional work crew due to time delays
associated with the move. The Burches requested the
City's assistance in this matter as City crews were
responsible for the delay.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer this to staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING GPA-83-7 AMENDMENTS TO EL RANCHO DEL REY
SPECIFIC PLAN GERSTEN COMPANY (Director
of Planning) (Continued from meeting of
August 27, 1985)
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE EL RANCHO
DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO. GPA-83-7
(JUNE 11, 1985, REVISED SEPTEMBER 6,
1985) WITH CONDITIONS - FIRST READING
Director of Planning Krempl stated that the Gersten Company
requested a hearing for certain amendments to E1 Rancho del Rey
Specific Plan. The ten "out-parcels" not under Gersten ownership
are included in the proposal for continuity, but at Council's
direction, a separate hearing regarding the out-parcels will be
held soon after a final decision is rendered on the Gersten
property. Also included for continuity purposes is the remainder
of the entire E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan area. On May 22,
1985, the Planning Commission recommended denial of a plan
referred to them by the Council.
Minutes 3 - October 22, 1985
4a. REPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNING, PROGRAMMING
AND PRODUCTION IN EL RANCHO DEL REY
IDirector of Planning)
On June 25, 1985, the City Council instructed staff to study the
City of Chula Vista's affordable housing program and progress
within the E1 Rancho del Rey specific Plan Area and to report its
findings. This charge requires staff to examine the city-planning
value of Chula Vista's affordable housing effort in E1 Rancho del
Rey. The scope of the subject assignment encompasses social and
legal, as well as physical city-planning issues. The
recommendation is that Council continue to apply the Housing
Element's Affordable Housing Program to the E1 Rancho del Rey
Community.
4b. REPORT EIR-83-2(B) - EL RANCHO DEL REY
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
IDirector of Planning)
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING EIR-83-2(B), EL RANCHO DEL REY
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT,
AS BEING PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
EIR-83-2 and Addendum on the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan
Amendment has been found to adequately address all appropriate
environmental issues known at the time of its preparation.
However, a recent study conducted by Michael Brandman Associates,
Inc. (MBA) for The Gersten Companies revealed significant new
information pertaining to biological resources onsite. Additional
information obtained subsequent to the completion of both the
WESTEC and MBA studies has also been determined to be highly
significant.
Principal among these new findings was the discovery of two
State-designated endangered species of plants. This supplemental
EIR has been prepared in response to concerns raised regarding
potential impacts of the proposed project upon these two
regionally significant endangered species.
4c. REPORT CONSIDERATION OF REVISED "CANDIDATE CEQA
FINDINGS" AND "STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS" (Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS RELATIVE TO SECTION
21081 OF CEQA AND SECTIONS 15091, 15092,
AND 15093 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES AS THEY
RELATE TO THE EL RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT
Minutes - 4 October 22, 1985
The attached "CEQA Findings" and "Statement of Overriding
Considerations" has been revised to reflect the changes in the
proposed project. The revised findings do not make any changes in
the conclusion reached in the previous document, only the numbers
and description have been changed. Because the Planning
Commission adopted a motion to deny the requested specific plan
amendment they took no action on these items.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss stated there was a request to
continue the public hearing and related reports to the meeting of
November 5, 1985.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to continue for two weeks INovember 5).
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
CONSENT CALENDAR 16 - 14)
(Items 7, 9, 10 and 13 pulled.)
MSUC IScott/Moore) to continue Item 9 of the Consent Calendar
(Ordinance amending sections in the Municipal Code) for two weeks.
MSUC IScott/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar.
6. RESOLUTION 12213 REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION THUS DENYING PCC-85-23 (City
Attorney)
On August 14, 1985, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit for the location of an AMVETS thrift store selling
primarily used merchandise in an existing commercial building at
345 "E" Street in the C-T zone. The City Council was apprised of
this action and called the application up on appeal. On October
15, 1985, Council denied the application. This resolution
includes the appropriate findings to implement that action.
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR
ADVANCE INSTALLATION OF SEWERS IN EASTLAKE
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
IPulled from Consent Calendar.)
8. RESOLUTION 12214 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - PAVEMENT
OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THIRD
AVENUE BETWEEN "K" STREET AND "L" STREET
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Daley Corporation has completed the pavement overlay and
reconstruction of Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets. The
contract, dated August 21, 1985, was awarded by Council on August
6, 1985. The final construction cost totals ~78,565,65.
Minutes - 5 October 22, 1985
9. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 10.56.280, 10.56.290, AND 10.56.300
RELATING TO PERMIT PARKING - FIRST READING
(Director of Finance)
{Continued to November 5, 1985.)
10. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST TO REMOVE PARKING METERS ON
WEST SIDE OF LANDIS AVENUE BETWEEN DAVIDSON
STREET AND "F" STREET (Director of Finance)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar.)
ll. REPORT REGARDING 1-YEAR REVIEW OF A CITY CODE
AMENDMENT WHICH DELEGATED TENTATIVE MAP
APPROVAL FOR ONE-LOT CONDOMINIUMS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION (Director of Planning)
At its October 23, 1984 meeting, the City Council approved staff's
recommendation to amend the City Code to allow the Planning
Commission to approve tentative maps for one-lot subdivisions. In
so doing, the Council requested that staff include a sunset
provision in the amendment to return within 1 year and indicate if
there have been any problems associated with the change in
procedure.
It was recommended Council permanently delegate the authority for
one-lot condominium approval to the Planning Commission.
12. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT SUPERFROG TRIATHALON
THROUGH STREETS OF CHULA VISTA (Director of
Parks and Recreation)
The United States Naval Seal Team at Naval Amphibious Base in
Coronado requested permission to conduct a portion of the
Superfrog Triathalon in the streets of Chula Vista on November 9,
1985. Staff recommended Council approve the request.
13. REPORT AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION REQUEST TO ADJUST
GOLF COURSE GREENS FEES IDirector of Parks and
Recreation)
{Pulled from Consent Calendar.)
14. REPORT AMENDMENT TO MEMORIAL PARK PHASE II {Director
of Parks and Recreation)
Planning for the renovation of Memorial Park began in 1979. Phase
I of the construction, which included work on the northwest and
east sections of the park, was completed in 1981. The design for
Phase II was approved by the Redevelopment Agency on December 6,
Minutes 6 October 22, 1985
1984 and added Phase III, which addressed use of Memorial Bowl by
local theatrical groups. Phase II included redevelopment of the
children's playground and a picnic site. Two major changes
affecting both the children's play area and the picnic site are
proposed.
The recommendation was that the Council approve the amendment.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
7. RESOLUTION 12215 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR ADVANCE INSTALLATION OF
SEWERS IN EASTLAKE IDirector of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Council approved the tentative map for EastLake I Residential in
February 1985. Shortly after that staff approved a mass grading
plan for EastLake to begin their work. Since then, staff has been
plan checking both the rough grading plan and the public
improvement plans for the backbone street system. In order for
EastLake to meet a spring model opening date, a request has been
made to construct sewers in certain streets prior to final map
approval. If this is to occur, it would be necessary for them to
enter into an agreement that would absolve the City of any risk as
well as post the normal bonds.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss requested assurances from the
Engineering staff that the City will not incur future problems if
this agreement is approved. Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Lippitt explained the only anticipated problem is if the
roadway alignment changes° In this event, the developer would be
responsible for the cost.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE McCANDLISS, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
lO. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST TO REMOVE PARKING METERS ON
WEST SIDE OF LANDIS AVENUE BETWEEN DAVIDSON
STREET AND "F" STREET (Director of Finance)
On August 6, 1985 the City Council referred to the Parking Place
Commission a letter from Brenda Leitzow requesting the removal of
all parking meters along the west side of Landis Avenue, between
Davidson and "F" Street, or that residents of the area be given a
permit enabling them to park for free. Ms. Leitzow resides at 256
Landis Avenue and states that the parking meters are inconvenient
and inequitable for the residents when compared to the rest of the
City.
Minutes - 7 - October 22, 1985
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss expressed concern that residential
property owners in commercial areas are required to pay for
parking.
Director of Finance Christopher explained that the Parking Place
Commission considered this item and concluded sufficient parking
was available in this area. Garages are also available for
parking.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss commented that special consideration
should be given to residents within the parking district.
MS (Scott/McCandliss) to hold over this item.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MS IMoore/McCandliss) to refer this item to staff and the Town
Centre Project Area Committee IParking Place Commission) for a
restricted method of alleviating that problem, if there really is
a problem.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss asked that a count of homes in the
parking district and the magnitude of the problem be included in
the motion.
Councilman Moore clarified that the motion should be to review the
potential method of alleviating the problem with those in the
residential area as well as visitors to this area.
The motion to refer this item to staff passed unanimously.
13. REPORT AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION REQUEST TO ADJUST
GOLF COURSE GREENS FEES (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
In his written report, Director of Parks and Recreation Mollinedo
reported American Golf Corporation has requested a greens fee
adjustment for the Chula Vista Golf Course according to the lease
agreement with the City of Chula Vista. The Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed the requested rate adjustment at their regular
meeting on October 17, 1985 and unanimously recommended approval
of the proposed fee adjustment. Staff recommended the Council
approve the request to increase greens fees.
Director Mollinedo added golf course members were in attendance at
the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. They were supportive
of this fee adjustment and were surprised the fees were not higher.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report.
Minutes - 8 - October 22, 1985
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
14a. RESOLUTION WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN McMILLIN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO COMPLETE
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN OTAY LAKES ROAD NORTH
OF CANYON DRIVE (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
It was noted that this item requires a 4/5s vote and only three
Councilmembers were in attendance this evenin9.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to continue this item to Thursday's
Council Conference IOctober 24 at 4:00 p.m.).
OTHER RESOLUTIONS
15. RESOLUTION 12216 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR CITY
HALL REMODEL PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,626 (Director
of Building & Housing)
On June 16, 1985, the City Council awarded a contract to Ronco
Construction in the amount of $82,831 for remodeling the north end
of City Hall. Change Order No. 1 would provide additional
cabinets and shelving at various locations in the remodeled area.
Funds approved on June 16, 1985 for remodeling the north end of
City Hall totaled $91,100, including $8,269 contin9ency. With
Change Order No. 1, total cost would be $99,061. Funds are
available in the Revenue Sharing Contingency Fund.
Director of Building and Housing Grady remarked that the carpet
will be installed on Monday IOctober 28) and the entire
construction should be completed by the end of next week.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
(Official action on this item will be taken at the Council
Conference on Thursday, October 24, due to the need for a 4/5s
vote.
16. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC IMcCandliss/Moore) for a Closed Session for purposes of
litigation (Baker vs. Chula Vista) and personnel matters.
b. City Manager Goss presented the Municipal Pursuit question -
Q: Which City staff member is on the Hershey's World Series
commercial representing "Old Time Flavor?"
Minutes 9 October 22, 1985
A: Community Development Director Desrochers (Director
Desrochers is pictured in a phone booth with other St.
Mary's alumni taken 25 years ago).
c. Public Information Coordinator Cox provided two public
service announcements promoting the City's Diamond Jubilee
Anniversary for viewing by the Council. He said Channels 51
and 69 will broadcast these commercials.
d. Mana9ement Services Director Thomson requested action be
taken by the Council regarding a Council Information item
pertaining to advertisement in the San Diegan.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to list this item for consideration at the
Council Conference on Thursday, October 24, 1985.
17. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss noted a request from Annette
Chester of the Downtown Committee for assistance with the
annual Starlight Yule Parade on December 2, 1985.
Specifically, the Chamber requested Council approve the
blocking of Third Avenue from "I" Street to "D" Street on
December 2; closure of "H" Street from Second Avenue to
Fourth Avenue; and posting of "No Parking" signs that same
date.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the request.
b. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss presented an engraved plaque to
Tribune reporter, Paul Van Nostrand, in recognition of his
services as the reporter covering Council meetings.
c. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss noted that a Request for
Proposals is being prepared for the General Plan
modifications. She requested a water element be included in
the General Plan.
MS (McCandliss/Scott) to include a water element as a specific
element to the General Plan for inclusion in the RFP.
Councilman Moore questioned the viability of stating this in
the General Plan as it is something that is controlled by the
State. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss explained that although
this would be approved by the State, it affects other cities
and counties and therefore deserves special review as an
element to the General Plan.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to direct staff to evaluate the inclusion
of water as an element in the General Plan, the RFP, and how that
would be addressed.
Minutes ~ lO October 22, 1985
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Scott commented on the lack of attendance at the
recent Fiesta de la Luna Parade and decreasing attendance at
other City events. He suggested the Council should address
how to attract more spectators by perhaps contacting the
Jaycee's to arrive at a solution.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to form a joint committee of the City
Council and Jaycee's to find a solution {in order to continue
these events, and if so, how it will be successful).
b. In response to Councilman Scott's query, Director of Parks
and Recreation Mollinedo remarked that the Rohr Park
restrooms are now available for public use.
c. Councilman Scott., referring to a comment made by a Council
candidate during a TV broadcast, requested a breakdown on the
number of Police officers hired by Chula Vista in the last
ten years. City Manager Goss noted that the PSO study
revealed the City of Chula Vista has hired twelve employees
in the Police Department during the last five years. He
added he had no statistics for the prior five years.
d. Councilman Moore commented on the annexation of County
property between Otay Valley Road and the river.
Specifically, he expressed concern with funding that may be
required for floodway/flood plain purposes.
MSUC (Moore/Scott} to instruct staff to prepare a resolution to
initiate an application for annexation to the City of Chula Vista
of approximately 600 acres of territory located east of 1-805 to
Heritage Road and between the Otay River and Palm Avenue extended,
presently within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of San
Diego.
e. Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss questioned the status of the
senior housing project on "F" Street and when it will be
ready for occupancy. In response, Director of Building and
Housing Grady explained that the Building department has not
issued Certificates of Occupancy because the fire panels have
not been completed.
Mayor pro Tempore McCandliss stated that the City of Chula
Vista has always had good relationships with the County;
however, she questioned the Housing Authority's lack of
effort in completion of this structure.
Assistant to the City Manager Morris stated the Community
Development Department staff has been in contact with
coordinators of this project from the Housing Authority as
Minutes ll - October 22, 1985
well as the onsite officer in order to pursue the appropriate
modifications to the fire panel. The parts ordered had to be
modified and still do not meet fire inspection requirements.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to direct that a verbal status report be
given to the City Council at each Council meeting Ibeginning
Thursday, October 24) until this project has been completed.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) that a letter be sent from the Mayor to
the County Housing Authority expressing (Council's) displeasure
and disappointment with the progress (of this project).
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:10 p.m. The City
Clerk was excused and it was reported that Closed Session ended
at 8:20 p.m. to the Council Conference on Thursday, October 24, at
4:00 p.m. and the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 1985 at
3:30 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA ) Ai~FIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF Sz~/q DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUP~N~.~ENT OF .MEETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Adele A. Sarmientc,!being first duly sworn depose and say ,:
Deputy
That I am the duly chosen qualified and ac_ing/Czty Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista;
That the reqular meeting of the Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held TuesdaV, October 22, 1985,
and said meeting was adjou. rned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on Wednesday, October 23, 1985, at t~he hour of 3 p.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door of the place at which said me~ting of October 22, 1985,
was held.
Adele A. Sarmijn o/,/~ Deputy City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
,;~.J z ~! day of
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MINUTiES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, OctOber 22, 1985
The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: McCandliss, Moore, Scott
Councilmen absent: Cox, Malcolm
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ADJOURNMENT
Pro Tempore
The Mayor/adjourned the meeting until Thursday, October 24, 1985,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council /Conference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
I, Adele A. Sanniento, D~putyCityClerk 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 2~, 1985
A~ele A. Sarmiento, Deputy City Clerk
City of Chula Vista, California