HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/11/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, November 5, 1985 Council Chamber
Closed Session at 3:30 p.m. Public Services Building
Regular meeting at 4:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Malcolm
(arrived late), Moore, Scott, McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, City Attorney Harron
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 October 15, 17, 22,
and 24, 1985
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the minutes (Mayor Cox abstained on
the Minutes of October 22 due to his absence from that meeting).
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. RESOLUTION #12219 COMMENDING RAYMOND YODER FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE PARKING PLACE
COMMISSION
b RESOLUTION #12220 COMMENDING JOY SHERESH FOR HER EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE SAFETY COMMISSION
c. RESOLUTION #12221 COMMENDING RUDY LEDESMA FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
do RESOLUTION #12222 COMMENDING WILLIAM KIRBY, JR. FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE PARKING PLACE
COMMISSION
e. RESOLUTION #12223 COMMENDING JOHN O'NEILL FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
f. RESOLUTION #12224 COMMENDING JOSEPH DORDAHL FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF ETHICS
g. RESOLUTION #12225 COMMENDING JOSEPH ODENTHAL FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
Minutes 2 November 5, 1985
h. RESOLUTION #12226 COMMENDING HARRY GRIFFIN FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE RESOURCE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
i. RESOLUTION #12227 COMMENDING CAROLINE McVEY FOR HER
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
j. RESOLUTION 12228 COMMENDING DANIEL BRENNAN FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION
k. RESOLUTION #12229 COMMENDING WILLIAM H. WAPPES FOR HIS
EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
1. RESOLUTION #12230 COMMENDING OSCAR VOGEL FOR HIS EXCELLENT
SERVICE ON THE SAFETY COMMISSION
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the texts was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Mayor Cox noted these resolutions would be presented to
Commissioners at the Boards/Commissions Banquet on November 14,
1985.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ao REQUEST FOR ASSESSMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS
STUDY Leon L. Williams, Chairman, Board of
Supervisors/Unified Disaster Council, 1600 Pacific
Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
On September 26, 1985, a task force was formed by the
Unified Disaster Council which examined hazardous
materials emergency response capabilities throughout the
County. Chairman Williams requested the City Council
assess whether such a program is appropriate for the
City of Chula Vista.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer this letter to staff for assessment
and report within the next eight weeks.
b. REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN DIEGO REGION WATER
RECLAMATION AGENCY (SDRWRA) Leon Williams, Chairman,
Board of Supervisors, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego
92101
Chairman Williams urged the City of Chula Vista to
participate in SDRWRA in order to expand the uses of its
present water supplies.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer this request to staff for report.
Minutes 3 November 5, 1985
c. REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF AMERICAN LEGION POST
434 BUILDING (48 FIFTH AVENUE) - Robert L. McCauley,
Commander, American Legion, Post 434, 48 Fifth Avenue,
Chula Vista 92010
Commander McCauley requested the City transfer ownership
of both the building and land where this or9anization is
located in order to relieve the City of any "deep
pocket" liability resulting from accident/disaster and
afford the American Legion the opportunity to
rehabilitate the building to City standards.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to refer this to staff for evaluation and
report.
d. REQUEST TO REACTIVATE CHULA VISTA BOARD OF ETHICS - Tom
Pasqua, Member, Board of Ethics
Mr. Pasqua suggested the City Council reactivate the
Board of Ethics. It was recommended this letter be
received and considered by the Council when the City
Attorney's report on the subject is considered.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested this matter be docketed as an
agenda item for a Council Conference as soon as possible.
City Attorney Harron stated as a result of letters he circulated
from Mr. Dordahl and Mr. Pasqua, he received one recommendation to
abolish the Board.
(Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time, 4:12 p.m.)
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) have this item (the whole question of the
Board of Ethics and the letters) come back during a Council
Conference as an agenda item.
e. REQUEST TO CONTACT HUD OFFICES IN SAN FRANCISCO AND
WASHINGTON REGARDING LACK OF SECTION 202 MULTI-FAMILY
HANDICAPPED HOUSING Nicco G. Romano, Director,
H.O.P.E.S. for Handicapped, Inc., 2868 North Park Way,
San Diego 92104
A letter request was received from Nicco Romano
expressing the concern of his organization regarding the
lack of Section 202 housing in San Diego and the plight
of its handicapped citizens. He requested the City of
Chula Vista write and call the HUD offices in San
Francisco and Washington D.C. in support of this type of
housing.
Minutes 4 November 5, 1985
City Manager Goss recommended staff contact the City of
San Diego to determine their position on this issue and
support their position if it is requested.
MS (Cox/Moore) to move on the staff recommendation.
Councilman Malcolm, noting the City of Chula Vista's lack of
enforcing the State's handicapped access requirement, opposed this
request.
The motion to contact the City of San Diego passed (Councilman
Malcolm opposed).
f. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FOR SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY
CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS Sarah E. Atkinson, Vice
President of Operations, Chula Vista Marina, 550
Tidelands Avenue, Chula Vista 92010
The Chula Vista Marina announced their plans for a first
annual South SAN DIEGO BAY CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
this year, and requested City's financial support in
this effort. City Manager Goss recommended this request
be held over one week in order for staff to obtain more
details for Council consideration.
Mr. Bruce Gordon, 27 East San Miguel Drive, Chula Vista 92011,
representing the Chula Vista Diamond Jubilee Committee, urged
Council approval on this request stating the City would reap more
benefits than the $850 required to hold this event.
MS (Moore/Malcolm) approve the $850 request.
Councilman Scott suggested this request should have been done in a
more timely manner, noting that press releases on the activity
have already been published.
City Manager Goss informed Council that upon receipt of this
request, additional details needed to be resolved. Therefore, he
recommended the motion should include staff's authority to work
out the details of traffic and crowd control and systems/promotion
of this event.
The motion to approve the request, including staff working out the
details on the traffic control, passed unanimously.
9. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Manfred and Linda Ellinghaus,
9209 Kenwood Drive, Apt. 21, Spring Valley 92077
A claim was filed against the City by Manfred and Linda
Ellinghaus. The claim for $20,000 alleges improper
police procedures in an investigation of a reported
theft.
Minutes 5 - November 5, 1985
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to reject the claim.
h. PRESENTATION BY MR. JAMES CUSACK, THE SCHOOL FOR THE
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS, 820 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista 92011
Mr. Cusack requested to address the Council regarding
their official participation with the development of the
South Bay Cultural Arts Center. It was recommended his
presentation be deferred to the Redevelopmerit Agency
meeting on November 7, 1985o
Mr. Cusack explained this is not a Redevelopment Agency matter as
this organization does not qualify for redevelopment funding. He
added he would be unable to attend Thursday's Agency meeting.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to continue this item to the City Council
meeting on December 3, 1985 at 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Mayor Cox noted that Item 4, 4a, 4b, and 4c would be considered
simultaneously.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearings
were declared opened.
4. EIR-83-2(B) EL RANCHO DEL REY SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (Director of Planning)(Continued from October
22, 1985)
RESOLUTION 12231 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
In a written report to Council, Director of Planning Krempl stated
the EIR-83-2 and the 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.
Minutes 6 - November 5, 1985
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.
4a. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: GPA-83-7-AMENDMENTS TO EL RANCHO
DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN - GERSTEN
COMPANY
ORDINANCE 2130 APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE EL
RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO.
GPA-83-7 (JUNE ll, 1985, REVISED
SEPTEMBER 6, 1985) WITH CONDITIONS
FIRST READING
The Gersten Company has requested a hearing for certain amendments
to E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan. The ten "out-parcels" not
under Gersten ownership are included in this 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, but not for amendment, is the remainder of the entire E1
Rancho del Rey Specific Plan area.
4b. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND PRODUCTION IN
EL RANCHO DEL REY
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.
4c. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED "CANDIDATE CEQA FINDINGS" AND
"STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS"
RESOLUTION 12232 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
The "CEQA Findings" and "Statement of Overriding Considerations"
have been revised to reflect changes in the proposed project. The
revised findings do not make any changes in the conclusion reached
Minutes 7 November 5, 1985
in the previous document, only the numbers and description have
been changed. Because the Planning Commission denied the
requested specific plan amendment they took no action on these
items.
DISCUSSION ON ITEM #4
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid reported on the EIR and
problems associated with this project. He recommended
certification of the EIR.
Mr. Lee Jones, representing Michael Brandman & Associates,
consultant for the Gersten Company, stated they have prepared the
supplemental EIR in which they discuss the two endangered plan
species. A plat depicting the location of the plants was made
available for Council review.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's question concerning the
possibility of taking away from land that could be used for hiking
and other recreational activities, Mr. Jones stated it is a
possibility; however, the protection of endangered species is a
State requirement.
DISCUSSION ON ITEM #4c
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid requested adoption of the
CEQA findings by the Council noting that this action had been
previously taken by the Council with the exception of the
inclusion of the endangered species.
DISCUSSION ON ITEM #4a
Mr. Paul Manganelli, Consultant, gave background on the Council's
approval of this project on June ll. At this time the ten
out-parcels are included as the amendment to the specific plan.
He noted that the new plan reduces the original plan by 200 acres
and the employment park is now located on the north side of "H"
Street comprising lO0 acres.
Mr. Manganelli reported on the inclusion of low and moderate
income housing, the changes made since the June 11 Council
meeting, the density reduction, changes in the text (inclusion of
the fire station and incorporation yard), and the recommendation
that this housing element remain and be applied to the Specific
Plan Area. Mr. Manganelli encouraged support of the staff
recommendation that based on its June 25, 1985 direction Council
approve the proposed E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan as revised
and adopt the ordinance.
Minutes 8 November 5, 1985
Councilman Malcolm questioned the legality of deleting the low and
moderate income housing element from this area - as the plan could
be challenged. He added if the Montgomery annexation is approved
the City of Chula Vista will have more of its share of low and
moderate income housing.
City Attorney Harron commented that the real question is if the
consultant feels this type of housing is consistent with the
General Plan.
Planning Director Krempl stated staff could come up with
justification stating this housing would be consistent with the
General Plan. Staff's recommendation is that it may jeopardize
the General Plan. However, staff still supports inclusion of a
low/moderate housing provision which would result in a balanced
community if it is disbursed throughout the City.
Councilman Scott indicated the City has gone beyond providing its
share of low and moderate income housing. He expressed concern
that now people are "in-filling" by developing single family lots
into apartment complexes.
Mr. Gary Cinti, Cinti & Associates, 3151 Aeroway Avenue, Costa
Mesa 92626, commented on the addition of the fire station and
corporation yard to the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan amendment
and added it was appropriate that it not be specified at this
point. He added the original recommendation to staff was to state
E1 Rancho del Rey shall be consistent with the Chula Vista Housing
Element and allow that determination of how it is consistent to be
worked out as part of the Specific Plan Area process and not have
a particular percentage.
Director Krempl explained that the addition of the fire station
and corporation yard to the text was simply to put the developers
on notice that staff will be considering this in the Specific Plan
Area
There being no further testimony either for or against, Mayor Cox
declared the public hearings closed.
Councilman Moore questioned the rationale of the branch library
site; m~ini-centers; quasi-public uses such as places of worship,
day care centers, and government facilities. Director Krempl
noted that the City Librarian had suggested the library site.
RESOLUTION 12231 CERTIFYING EIR-83-2(B) EL RANCHO DEL RE¥
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AS
BEING PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA AND THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Minutes - 9 - November 5, 1985
ORDINANCE 2130 APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE EL RANCHO
DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO. GPA-83-7
(JUNE ll, 1985, REVISED SEPTEMBER 6,
1985) WITH CONDITIONS - FIRST READING
Councilwoman McCandliss commented on the high density of the
original plan stating that the adjustments made by staff and the
developer considered this evening will result in a better plan and
a better residential area.
In answer to Council's questions, City Attorney Harron stated the
Council could amend the general language to approve the amendment
deleting any reference to the provision of low and moderate income
housing.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to delete any reference to the provision of low
and moderate income housing (in the ordinance).
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to place the ordinance as amended on First
Reading.
4b. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND PRODUCTION IN
EL RANCHO DEL REY
(No Council action necessary.)
4co CONSIDERATION OF REVISED "CANDIDATE CEQA FINDINGS" AND
"STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS"
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-86-5; REQUEST
TO CONSTRUCT A 75-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FLOWER
STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE BERT EPSTEN
(Director of Planning)
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ON PCC-86-5 WHICH WILL ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 75-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing
was declared opened.
Planning Director Krempl explained in his written report that on
September 25, 1985, the Planning Commission approved Conditional
Use Permit PCC-86-5 for the construction of a 75-Unit apartment
project on 2.55 acres located at the southeast corner of Flower
Minutes - lO - November 5, 1985
Street and Jefferson Avenue in the C-T thoroughfare commercial
zone. The City Council was apprised of this action and has called
the application up on appeal.
The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Negative
Declaration issued on IS-85-41 and to conditionally approve the
project in accordance with Resolution PCC-86-5. Staff concurs
indicating the project is well sited for a multiple family
development of this density and layout for a number of reasons.
Director Krempl submitted transparencies of the site noting the
site plan, 108 parking spaces, recreational area, elevation, and
architecture. He made reference to the petition submitted by six
property owners which addressed the 9eneration of traffic this
project would create.
In response to Councilman Malcolm's concern regarding parking
requirements for one and two-bedroom units, Director Krempl stated
staff is studying the parking requirements and any changes in
these requirements will be brought back to the City Council for a
public hearing.
Further discussion involved the parking requirements, visibility
of the project, Traffic Engineer's report on warranting at the
intersection of Jefferson and Broadway, density of the project,
mitigation of buffers for single-family development across the
street, the proposed 27-foot setback and landscaping.
Councilman Malcolm commented on the complexity of the R-3
development in the area below Broadway indicating this is a "slow
death" of single family homes in Chula Vista. He added Broadway
could become a "Mile of Cars" due to its close proximity to Route
54.
In answer to Council's question, Director Krempl noted the
applicant was invited to this afternoon's public hearing, but was
not in attendance.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this hearing for one week.
Councilman Malcolm commented on the potential illegality of
issuing building permits as it pertained to handicapped access
requirementson first floor housing units. City Manager Goss
stated the Building and Housing Department contacted the City of
San Diego immediately after this referral was made by Council.
The City of Chula Vista is performing the same services as the
City of San Diego. He mentioned that most, if not all, buildings
currently under construction in the City were "grandfathered" as
they were completed before June 30, 1985.
The motion to continue the public hearing passed with Councilman
Malcolm voting "no".
Minutes - ll November 5, 1985
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
CONSENT CALENDAR (7
(Items 8, 9, 13, and 15 pulled.)
Councilman Scott noted he would abstain from voting on Item #7 due
to a possible conflict of interest.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar. (Councilman
Scott abstained on Item #7.)
7. RESOLUTION 12233 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND
DELIVERY OF CHULA VISTA MULTI-FAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (EUCALYPTUS GROVE
PROJECT), SERIES 1985, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE,
LOAN AGREEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT,
REGULATORY AGREEMENT, HOUSING COOPERATION
AGREEMENT, INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT,
OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND BOND PURCHASE
CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF AND APPROVING OTHER
RELATED DOCUMENTS AND APPROVING OTHER
RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
AND RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
NO. 12152 APPROVED AUGUST 27, 1985
(Community Development Director)
a. RESOLUTION 12234 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
LEGAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND JONES HALL HILL & WHITE,
A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION
In a report to Council, Director of Community Development
Desrochers explained that on August 7, the City Council conducted
a public hearing (as required by the Federal legislation TEFRA)
and adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of Multi-Family
Housing Revenue Bonds for the Eucalyptus Grove Apartments
Project. On August 27, the City Council adopted a resolution
approving the bond documents for the 376-unit apartment project
located at the intersection of Flower Street and Bonita Road.
Since the approval of those documents, the financial structure of
the $21,885,000 bond issue has changed, requiring a
reconfiguration of the documents; but there is no impact on the
City. Furthermore, the Housing Cooperation Agreement remains
unchanged and the Bond Counsel Services Agreement has been
renegotiated. The new documents have been completed and are on
file in the City Clerk's office,
Minutes - 12 November 5, 1985
All costs of issuance of bonds are paid for from bond proceeds or
developer fees. The bonds will be repaid from the project
mortgage payments and bond issue special funds will be secured by
the surety bond from CNA Insurance Company and will not constitute
a liability or obligation to the City.
Some staff cost will be associated with monitoring compliance with
the Housing Cooperation Agreement. Those costs will be reimbursed
from the Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Fund salary
appropriations.
8. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM CALIFORNIA
FIRST BANK, TRUSTEE FOR PALMER TRUST NO.
013366-00-01 FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES AT 725
"E" STREET (City Engineer/Director of Public
Works)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar.)
9. RESOLUTION INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
"OTAY VALLEY/PALM AVENUE REORGANIZATION"
INVOLVING ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 607
ACRES OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY PRESENTLY
WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF SAN DIEGO (Director of Planning)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar.)
10. RESOLUTION 12235 INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR
THE "PALOMAR/BAY BOULEVARD
REORGANIZATION" INVOLVING ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 63.1 ACRES OF UNINHABITED
TERRITORY PRESENTLY WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
SAN DIEGO (Director of Planning)
The subject 63.1-acre proposal area is currently located within
the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of San Diego and is
situated on the west side of Bay Boulevard and immediately north
of Palomar Street extended.
Staff recommended Council initiate the proposed annexation and
authorize the payment of all LAFCO and State Board of Equalization
processing fees amounting to $1400 ($1050 LAFCO + $350 State).
Minutes 13 - November 5, 1985
ll. RESOLUTION 12236 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10548
ESTABLISHING GREENS FEES SCHEDULE FOR THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
(Director of Parks and Recreation)
At the October 22, 1985 meeting, Council reviewed and approved a
report on American Golf Corporation's request to adjust greens fee
at the Chula Vista Golf Course according to the lease agreement
with the City of Chula Vista. The effective date of the increase
would be November l, 1985.
The new standard greens fee are:
Standard
A. Monthly Ticket Greens Fee
Junior . $25.00
Seni or-Resi dent 35. O0
Adul t-Resi dent . 45. O0
Non-Resi dent . E1 imi hated
Grandfather 60.00
B. Greens Fees
Standard
1. Weekdays Greens Fee
18 hole $ 7.00
9 hole 4.50
* Twilight . 4.50
2. Weekend/Holiday
18 hole $ 9.00
9 hole 5.00
* Twilight 5.00
* Effective after 4 p.m· daily and adjusted seasonally.
12. RESOLUTION 12237 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND FRANK CHABOUDY, TENNIS
PROFESSIONAL, AT THE CHULA VISTA TENNIS
CENTER (Director of Parks and Recreation)
The City opened the Chula Vista Tennis Center complex at
Southwestern College in 1972, under a Joint Powers Use Agreement
with the Sweetwater Community College District.
Minutes - 14 November 5, 1985
In June 1985, the temporary Tennis Professional, Caesar Regundin,
requested permission to establish a Pro Shop. Mr. Regundin
secured a tentative agreement with a tennis supplier to stock
merchandise in the Center. Requests for proposals were solicited
in August 1985, based on the renewed interest for a pro-shop
operation. Mr. Frank Chaboudy, and Caesar Regundin submitted
proposals for the operation of the Tennis Center. Subsequently,
Mr. Regundin withdrew his proposal and endorsed Mr. Chaboudy.
Staff recommended this endorsement.
Revenues generated from the meter tennis courts will pay for all
electrical cost of tennis center. The cost of daily court
maintenance will be assumed by the tennis professional.
13. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FROM MR. TOM DAVIS FOR
INSTALLATION OF THREE TEMPORARY STOP SIGNS ON
GOTHAM STREET AND WAYNE, VASSAR, AND CORNELL
STREETS (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar.)
14. REPORT CHILDREN'S ASTHMA LEAGUE OF GREATER SAN DIEGO
REQUEST TO CONDUCT A BIKE-A-THON (Director of
Parks and Recreation)
The Bike for Breath will be conducted on Sunday, February 2, 1986,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The route will begin and finish at Rohr
Park. The route will be coordinated by members of the South Bay
and Bonita Optimist Clubs.
Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Sponsor to provide liability insurance in the amount of
$5 million, with the City as an additional insured.
2. Sponsor to execute a hold harmless agreement.
3. Participants to remain within designated bicycle lanes.
15. REPORT PROPOSALS FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND
OPERATION OF RESTAURANT FACILITY AT THE
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (Assistant City Manager)
/Pulled from Consent Calendar.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - 15 November 5, 1985
8. RESOLUTION 12238 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM
CALIFORNIA FIRST BANK, TRUSTEE FOR PALMER
TRUST NO. 013366-00-01 FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
PURPOSES AT 725 "E" STREET (City
Engineer/Director of Public Works)
Due to the proposed trolley station entrance and the anticipated
increase in traffic as the Bayfront develops, it will be necessary
to widen "E" Street in the vicinity of I-5. To accommodate this
future widening, staff has required the owners of the proposed
site of a Sixpence Inn and a McDonald's restaurant to dedicate a
12-foot strip of right-of-way along their frontage. The length of
the frontage is 172 feet. The site is on the north side of "E"
Street and is immediately east of the MTDB right-of-way.
Section 12.24.010 of the City Code provides that the owners of
property being developed are required to dedicate necessary
right-of-way. The document granting this street easement has been
executed by the owners and submitted to the Engineering
Department. It has been found to be satisfactory and is now ready
for Council acceptance.
Mayor Cox noted the lack of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks off "E"
Street Street across from the railroad tracks (west of the Mobil
Station). In response, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Lippitt stated a report on this is being prepared for Council
consideration some time in December which includes landscaping the
median portion on the MTDB property.
Councilwoman McCandliss suggested the spray-painted sign located
over the public restroom at the gas station be investigated.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION 12239 INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR
THE "OTAY VALLEY/PALM AVENUE
REORGANIZATION" INVOLVING ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 607 ACRES OF UNINHABITED
TERRITORY PRESENTLY WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
SAN DIEGO (Director of Planning)
The subject 607-acre proposal area is currently located within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City of San Diego and is situated
east of 1-805 to nearby Heritage Road and between the Otay River
(Chula Vista/San Diego boundary line) and Palm Avenue extended.
The staff recommendation was to initiate the proposed annexation
and authorize the payment of all LAFCO and State Board of
Equalization processing fees amounting to $2580 ($2100 LAFCO +
%480 Statel.
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Mr. Robert McCrary, 251 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena 91101,
representing property owners of easterly 226 acres of Otay Valley
farmland, declared his support for the staff recommendation.
Councilman Malcolm requested that the Casey portion of the
property be deleted in order to prevent its location in two
jurisdictions. Without this deletion, the City of San Diego would
not support the annexation.
Director Krempl concurred that approximately 40 acres is located
to the south and east. In terms of terrain and master planning
for that property, the access would be back to the south and the
east. Therefore, continuity of the total area would make sense
for it to be part of the parcel further to the south.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to amend the resolution to delete the
Robinhood Homes parcel of approximately 40-1/2 acres.
RESOLUTION AS AMENDED OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
13. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FROM MR. TOM DAVIS FOR
INSTALLATION OF THREE TEMPORARY STOP SIGNS ON
GOTHAM STREET AND WAYNE, VASSAR, AND CORNELL
STREETS (Director of Public Works/City
Engineer)
At the City Council meeting of October 15, 1985, Mr. Tom Davis,
1657 Gotham Street, requested Council install temporary three-way
stops on Gotham Street at Wayne, Vassar, and Cornell Streets
because of the continued high volume of traffic on Gotham Street
and speeding.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt stated Traffic
Engineering studies have been made during the past week on Gotham
Street. The results of these studies indicate that the
installation of three-way stops at the requested locations are not
warranted.
The recommendation was for Council to deny the request and
administratively, have Police increase radar speed enforcement on
Gotham Street until Rutgers Avenue is opened up to East "H" Street.
Mr. Tom Davis, 1657 Gotham Street, Chula Vista 92010, commented
on staff's recommendation to deny the request. He noted it would
be reasonable to install at least one stop sign, preferably
halfway down the hill at Wayne Street.
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Discussion followed concerning Councilman Moore's suggestion of
the preparation of correspondence to be mailed to residents
encouraging them to abide by the speed limits in that area.
Mrs. Kathy Hibbard, 1651 Gotham Street, Chula Vista 92010, spoke
in favor of dead-ending Gotham Street noting that the City of
Chula Vista has an obligation to its citizens to provide safety on
Gotham Street.
Discussion followed concerning the need to have staff determine a
location for the installation of a stop sign, a cul-de-sac in this
area, the pending connection to Rutgers Avenue, the effect this
connection would have on traffic on Gotham, and the meed for a
temporary stop sign.
MS (McCandliss/Moore) to place a stop sign at a location to be
determined by staff at either Vassar or Cornell to mitigate the
traffic problem on Gotham.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to have staff come back with a report on the
location they want on the permanent sign, dropping the condition
to mandate the two intersections.
Director Lippitt noted the Safety Commission will consider this
matter among other items at their meeting this Thursday.
Mayor Cox requested the report be brought back on November 12.
15. REPORT PROPOSALS FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND
OPERATION OF RESTAURANT FACILITY AT THE
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (Assistant City Manager)
A sub-committee of the City met on three occasions to review
proposals received for developing the vacant three-acre parcel
adjacent to the Golf Course Restaurant and operation of the
restaurant facility. As a result of those meetings, the following
recommendations were made that staff be directed to:
1. Negotiate with American Golf for their continued
operation and upgrading of the restaurant facility and
parking area.
2. Seek proposals from consulting firms to develop a
comprehensive master plan that could be used by the City
and American Golf Corporation in assuring that whatever
development might later occur on the three acre parcel
will blend with and complement the restaurant and golf
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course usages. The cost of the study, which would
emphasize and address the parking needs for all present
and future uses, probably can be shared by American Golf
Corporation and the City.
3. Attempt, during negotiations of a new lease agreement
with American Golf, to pursue the concept of early
expansion of the existing parking lot easterly along
Bonita Road, modification of the 18th green, and
modification to the access point to the parking lot so
that it will align with the existing signal at Otay
Lakes Road, as proposed by American Golf Corporation.
4. Hold in abeyance any proposal to develop the adjacent
three-acre parcel pending the study referred to in #2
above.
Councilman Scott reported three proposals have been received for
development of this site. He outlined the recommendations
pertaining to the selection suggesting that the entrance to the
golf course could be located near Otay Lakes Road.
Discussion followed concerning current use of parking by golfers
and joggers.
Councilman Moore suggested amending recommendation #2 by deleting
"from consulting firms." This gives staff the option of
determining the need for such a firm but allows staff to seek
development proposals.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the sub-committee report and direct
staff to pursue the four recommendations as amended.
16. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to hold a Closed Session for
personnel matters and potential litigation (Third and "H"
Street properties) (after the close of the business meeting).
b. City Manager Goss reported that the County is expected to
complete the signal interconnect between Bonita Road and
1-805 today and CalTrans should have the traffic light
operable next week.
c. The City Manager commented on a letter provided under Council
Information from Mr. Don LeCompte on the Commission on
Aging. An agenda item is being prepared for Council
consideration at the November 12 meeting.
do City Manager Goss introduced Mr. Allan Borwick, Principal
Administrative Analyst.
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e. City Manager Goss reiterated on the original question of City
of San Diego having handicap access availability on first
floor units and Chula Vista being consistent with that
requirement.
17. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox noted that three proposals have been received by
the Navy for development of the Navy family housing
(Telegraph Canyon Road).
b. Mayor Cox announced the Christmas tree lighting ceremony has
been scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 1985 at 7:00 p.m.
Typically, donations are solicited from the community for the
snow and if there are no objections, this will continue.
Councilman Scott expressed concern that the City is asking
for donations of this type since originally funds were
requested because of the Propostion 13 era. He suggested the
City budget for this type of event.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to bring back a resolution to pay for the snow
out of the contingency fund.
c. Mayor Cox reported on a meeting with the Regional Director of
CalTrans to discuss the operation of the traffic signal at
1-805 and "H" Street. CalTrans is not in a postion to fund
the full cost of that traffic signal; however, one could be
operational by June 1986.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask staff to come back with a report regarding
the signal and a recommendation if this should be elevated and
moved forward to meet this time line.
d. Mayor Cox, referring to Councilman Malcolm's previous
comments on the median island at the entrance to Bonita
(previously Glen Abbey Drive), suggested the Council forward
a letter of appreciation to the Gosnell Company for their
effort.
It was moved by Mayor Cox to ask staff to prepare a letter of
appreciation and congratulations to the Gosnell Development
Company for the median island landscaping they have completed.
Councilman Scott questioned the need for Council to take an
official stand, suggesting individual letters could be
prepared if necessary.
The Mayor withdrew his motion.
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Councilwoman McCandliss expressed concern with the appearance
of the balance of this particular median strip.
MS (McCandliss/Scott) to forward a letter to the First
District Supervisor expressing Council's support for the
continued landscaping and encourage him to develop some sort
of plan for landscaping of that median strip to complete the
work.
The motion to forward a letter passed by the following vote:
AYES: Scott, McCandliss, Malcolm
NOES: Cox, Moore
ABSENT: None
e. Mayor Cox reported on the Bay-Wide Anchorage Plan and
requested verification that a letter supporting the dredging
in this area had been forwarded to the Coast Guard.
18. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Malcolm reported that the Legislative Committee
considered Senate Resolution 30 pertaining to deductibilty of
State and local income taxes.
MSUC (Scott/~cCandliss) to support Senate Resolution 30.
b. Councilman Malcolm discussed HR3129 explaining these are
funds the Governor (Brown) did not allow to come from the
Federal government.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to support HR3129.
c. Councilman Malcolm commented on the incomplete alley
improvements and suggested this task be held off until after
the Christmas season.
It was moved by Councilman Malcolm to direct staff to finish
repairs right now and to hold off further improvements until
after Christmas.
Mayor Cox informed the Council that very little remains to be
completed on the alley improvements project.
Councilman Malcolm withdrew his motion.
d. Councilman Malcolm noted the fountain at the South County
Regional Center is still inoperable.
e. Councilman Malcolm discussed the parking requirements for
apartment buildings in Chula Vista,
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MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to bring back an urgency ordinance making a
change pending Council consideration of this item (increase
parking requirements in line with the City of San Diego -- 1-1/2
spaces for 1-bedroom and 2 spaces for 2-bedroom).
The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 6:55 p.m. The City
Clerk was excused and it was reported that Closed Session ended at
7:15 p.m. at which time the Mayor adjourned the meeting to the
regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 1985 at 7:00 p.m.
'Jennie M. Fulasz~Z'('~d~' Adele A. m
City Clerk . Deputy City Clerk
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