HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/03/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, March 15, 1988 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Nader and Malcolm, Mayor
Cox, Councilmembers Moore and McCandliss
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Deputy City Manager Morris,
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION
MSC ~'Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes for the meeting of
March 8, 1988. (Councilman Nader out)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. REGIONAL TASK FORCE REPORT ON THE HOMELESS - Amy Rowland, 655
4th Avenue, Suite 26, San Diego 92101
Amy Rowland, Regional Task Force Staff person for the South Bay
Partnership on the Homeless, highlighted the major points in the
assessment presented in the report reflecting the number of known
individuals who are presently homeless in the South Bay area. Ms.
Rowland reported on the present resources available in the South
Bay and the Task Force' priorities for year-round family shelter,
development of a South Bay Branch of the Interfaith Shelter
Network, continuation of the planning and coordinating of private
efforts to assist, and to continue the participation with the
South Bay Regional Task Force.
Stuart Bardach, Chairman of the South Bay Partnership and the
Director of the Vista Hill Foundation Homeless Project, and Judith
Johnson, Lutheran Services, Project Hand, spoke in support of the
work done by the Regional Task Force, the present need for more
shelter in this area emphasizing the area of need for those who
are unable to voice their own need.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a ll)
Pulled Items: 3a, 3c, 3e, 6 (which was pulled by staff to be
submitted at a later date) and 9. Mayor Cox noted that item 5 is
an appropriation of funds and renuires a 4/5 vote.
MINUTES 2 March 15, 1988
BALANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS,
the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed
and approved unanimously.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR NO PARKING ON NIRVANA AVENUE FROM 6 P.M. TO 6 A.M.
-John J. McMahon, C&B Steel, Inc., 1880 Nirvana Avenue, Chula
Vista 92011 {Continued from meeting of March l, 1988)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
b. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 17.24.010 Douglas P. Johnson, 184 Broadway, #32,
Chula Vista 92010
Council directed staff to send a letter to the property owner
requesting additional posting of "no trespassing" signs.
c. REQUEST FOR FUNDING EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO RUSSIA Jason T.
Russell, 123 Second Avenue, Chula Vista 92010
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
d. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF CURRENT CURFEW AT "J" STREET MARINA
Michael R. Likins, c/o A1 Likins, 923 Monserate Avenue, Chula
Vista 92011
Council referred this matter to staff for a report back to Council
within two weeks.
e, REQUEST TO RECONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF ADOLESCENT FACILITY AT
258 KEARNEY STREET A.B. Cadman, 755 Del Mar Avenue, Chula
vista 92010
Mayor Cox commented on the Cadmans' letter noting the only action
to be taken at this meeting would be to refer the letter to the
Planning Commission should Vista Hill decide to pursue the
Conditional Use Permit application; it was incorrectly stated the
application was withdrawn.
Director of Planning Krempl reported that Vista Hill Hospital had
paid the fees for the Initial Study process. The application was
then "put on hold" rather than withdrawn by the applicant who will
look at alternate sites. Director Krempl further reported that
the facility is proposed to be a fourteen bed home for emotionally
disturbed children under the age of 18 and located in a
residential zone, rather than a commercial site, for the
betterment of the children. At the time a site is selected, it
will be subject to a public hearing and in order not to jeopardize
the public hearing process, Mayor Cox requested that comments
should be held until that time.
MINUTES 3 March 15, 1988
MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this letter to staff and direct, if the
matter comes up for a public hearing, that it be brought forward
at that time.
f. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES Sharlene Meenan, Coordinator,
Chamber Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, 233 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista 92010
Council directed staff to waive the fees as requested.
4. RESOLUTION 13483 SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF SEAVALE
STREET NORTH OF THIRD AVENUE (Director of
Public Works)
Robert Brath, owner of the property at 315 Seavale Street, has
applied for a vacation of lO feet of right-of-way fronting his
parcel {139 feet); this right-of-way has never been used for
pedestrian or vehicular travel. Council authorized the Mayor to
sign the permit at such time as the applicant has secured and
obtained a construction permit to install the public sidewalk in
accordance with City standards.
5. RESOLUTION 13484 APPROVING MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR
AN ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
POSITION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (Director
of Public Works)
The Proposition "A" 1/2 Cent Transportation Sales Tax is a 20-year
program. The City of Chula Vista is expected to receive
$35,540,000 {1987 dollars) over the life of the program. The
implementation of this program significantly increases the
workload of the Engineering Design and Construction Division of
the Public Works Department; an additional design engineer needs
to be added to the staff. The Resolution appropriates $10,610
from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund.
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF OTAY
LAKES ROAD FRO~4 RUTGERS AVENUE TO THE
EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE EASTLAKE BUSINESS
CENTER AND RECEIVE A CASH OR CREDIT
REIMBURSEMENT AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY
AGAINST DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES REQUIRED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 2251 AT THE TIME BUILDING
PERMITS ARE ISSUED FOR THE DEVELOPER'S
PROJECT (Director of Public Works)
Council concurred with staff to pull this item from the agenda and
to continue to the regular meeting of April 5, 1988.
MINUTES 4 March 15, 1988
7. RESOLUTION 13485 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. ~3 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF EARTHWORK AND GRADING,
STREET, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE EXTENSION OF LAS FLORES DRIVE
NORTH OF "D" STREET CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY (Director of Public Works)
This change order will decrease the contract amount by $14,799.00
to a revised amount of $1,163,267.00.
8. RESOLUTION 13486 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT (Director
of Public Works)
The improvements include water facilities which are proposed to be
owned, operated, and maintained by the Otay Water Oistrict. The
agreement provides that the Rancho del Rey Partnership will
construct the water improvements. The City will acquire the
improvements with funds from Assessment District 87-1 when the
proceedings are completed, and the Otay Water District will accept
and maintain the water facilities constructed.
9. REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED BONITA/SUNNYSIDE
REORGANIZATION (Director of Finance)
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX
EXCHANGE AND OTHER AGREEMENT RELATING TO
THE BONITA/SUNNYSIDE REORGANIZATION
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
lO. ORDINANCE 2257 ESTABLISHING AN INTERI~ DEVELOPMENT FEE TO
PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN THE
CITY'S EASTERN TERRITORIES FIRST READING
& ADOPTION (Director of Public
Works/Director of Planning)
On January 12, 1988, the City Council adopted this interim
ordinance which went into effect the next day, and also adopted a
regular ordinance which would go into effect in 90 days. The
interim ordinance is only good for 30 days and needs to be
re-adopted every 30 days until the permanent ordinance takes
effect.
11, ORDINANCE 2256 ADDING CHAPTER 5.35 AND AMENDING SECTIONS
5.36.030 AND 5.36.330 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BATHHOUSES
SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Assistant City
Attorney)
MINUTES 5 ~arch 15, 1988
The ordinance regulates the conditions under which bathhouses
could exist in the City of Chula Vista and is substantially
identical to that adopted by the County of San Diego. The County
requested incorporated cities to adopt an ordinance to more
effectively enforce regulations in the County which would inhibit
the spread of Aids.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
12. PUBLIC NEARING PCC-85-24: RECONSIDERATION OF CALTRANS USE
OF CHURCH PARKING AT 610 PASEO DEL REY FOR
PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY IDirector of
Planning)
RESOLUTION 13487 CONDITIONALLY APPROVING PCC 85-24 FOR
~ALTRANS USE OF CHURCH PARKING LOT AT 610
PASEO DEL REY FOR PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Planning Krempl reported that on December 3, 1985, the
City Council approved Conditional Use Permit PCC-85-24 which
authorized California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) to
establish 24 parking spaces at the Chula Vista Alliance Church for
park-and-ride use. Approval was subject to a sunset clause
requiring Council review in two years. Director Krempl reported
no negative impacts and recommended that the use of the lot be
extended.
Douglas Sherburne, representing CALTRANS, Taylor Street, San
Diego, explained the project was completed last summer before the
need and confirmed that Metropolitan Transit Development Board's
(MTDB) plans for an express bus service for the South Bay area
which will be Route 130.
There being no others to speak for or against this item, the
public hearing was declared closed.
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph answered Councilman Malcolm's
question reporting there is no liability to the City by the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. The use of this property
will be a matter between CALTRANS and the Church which will most
likely be secured with a contractural arrangement which will
provide for insurance.
MOTION
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
~INUTES 6 March 15, 1988
13.PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-88-H(M): CONSIDERATION TO REZONE AT
587 MOSS STREET FROM RU-29 RESIDENTIAL TO
S-86 SUNDANCER LOUNGE, INC. IDirector of
Planning)
ORDINANCE 2258 REZONING TNE PROPERTY AT 587 MOSS STREET
FROM RU29 RESIDENTIAL TO S-86 PARKING WITH
THE "D" DESIGN REVIEW DESIGNATION - FIRST
READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared
the public hearing open.
Director of Planning Krempl reported that the applicant, Sundancer
Lounge, Inc., has purchased the property at loll Broadway and 587
Moss Street for the purpose of reopening a cocktail lounge. loll
Broadway is zoned C-36 while the property at 587 Moss Street
zoned RU-29, a multi-family residential zone. The applicant is
requesting rezoning of the property at 587 Moss Street in order to
provide adequate parking for the cocktail lounge under current
zoning standards. Staff has determined the proposal is consistent
with the Montgomery Specific Plan. The Montgomery Planning
Committee and the Planning Commission have recommended approval
with the "D" designator which allows staff to impose site plan and
landscape plan review of the project.
Thomas A. Horning, 448 Del Mar Court, 92010, the applicant
requested Council's approval.
There being no others to speak for or against this item, the
public hearing was declared closed.
Councilwoman McCandliss recommended some coordination for review
by the Police Department of the lighting for screening areas and
for visibility from the street with establishments that stay open
late.
ORDINANCE OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved.
AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE
~SUC (McCandliss/Nader) to include a condition that the site plan,
landscaping plan and the lighting be reviewed by the Police
Department in line with security.
VOTE ON THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
~otion carried. All voting aye.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Duane Pudgil, 378 San Miguel Drive, Towing Contractor, addressed
the addition of another tow company to the rotation list,
reporting that when this sixth company is added to the list, the
companies will be cut down to five days per month. Mr. Pudgil
requested Council put the addition of companies to the list on a
ninety day "hold" in order to study the impact on the existing
contracting towing service companies.
MINUTES 7 March 15, 1988
MOTION
MS (Cox/Moore) to refer this item to staff to come back to Council
with a written report referencing Mr. Pudgil's request.
Councilwoman McCandliss requested staff to include whether a bid
process dealing with three or four companies might possibly
address this concern and also get the City a better price.
City Manager Goss reported a complete report could take three
weeks; however, there is a policy of Council allowing
administrative action to allow this additional towing service.
The City Manager will give a report to Council at the regular
meeting on Tuesday, March 22.
MOTION RESTATED
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer the question to staff to come back with
an oral report next week to see if there is a desire by Council to
put this on a 90 day hold and to bring back a full report in a
more timely manner. (Mayor Cox confirmed that the action outlined
by the City Manager is included in his motion.)
PULLED ITEMS
3a. REOUEST FOR NO PARKING ON NIRVANA AVENUE FROM 6 P.M. TO 6 A.M.
-John J. McMahon, C&B Steel, Inc., 1880 Nirvana Avenue, Chula
Vista 92011 (Continued from meeting of March 1, 1988)
Mayor Cox, for the benefit of those present, read the staff
recommendation. Councilman Malcolm referred to this ban of
parking altogether in this area as inappropriate, stating that the
problem with derelict cars can be handled with the 6 p.m to 6 a.m.
ban.
John McMahon, President of C & B Steel Inc.; Don Palumbo,
President of Gold Cost Engineering Inc.; and Mr. Ben Hopkins,
President of Tower Structures, requested that Council make a
decision this evening and not refer back to the Project Area
Committee who have previously reviewed the matter. They reported
the parking restrictions placed a hardship on their ability to
conduct business with their clients and salesmen, Councilmembers
were presented with a document signed by four of the six active
business owners on Nirvana Avenue in which the owners stated they
had been encouraged to start up their businesses in this area, the
Chamber of Commerce has supported their request, and comparisons
were made with parking specifications by other local area
industrial parks.
Rnn Cox, 249 E Street, 92002, Chamber of Commerce Community
Betterment, requested Council to lift the parking ban now being
enforced and compared the area with other areas of the City where
parking is now allowed.
Councilwoman McCandliss reminded that the restrictions were
imposed because of a fear that there would be environmental
concerns. On the other hand, if adequate parking has not been
provided, Councilwoman McCandliss suggested not moving forward
with staff's recommendation without a further review.
MINUTES 8 - March 15, 1988
Councilman Moore agreed with the Project Area Committee's decision
in the newly developed areas, but agreed that business people in
the area should be treated differently especially since the off
street parking is not unsafe.
MOTION
l~[S"'C~'ader/Malcolm) to act of the compromise supported by the
Chamber of Commerce to ban parking between the hours of 6:00 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m.
Councilman Malcolm commented Gold Coast Engineering has been
selected for a beautification award for their building in an area
which was not designed to be a "pristine-no parking" area. Mayor
Cox also supported the motion and commented on the upturn
reflected in this area by the present businesses.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION
MS IMcCandliss/Moore) to include a study of securing additional
off-street parking either through the Redevelopment Agency or
through some cooperative venture.
Councilman Malcolm strongly disagreed with spending staff time and
City money on such a project.
VOTE ON THE MOTION AND AMENDMENT
Motion Carried. ICouncilman Malcolm voted no)
After Councilmembers' input, Assistant City Attorney Rudolph
stated that current signing of the street to prohibits parking
pursuant to Section 20.52.280 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code
and embodied in Schedule 3 setting forth the name of the street,
the place where the restrictions begin and end and on which side
of the street, To take the action that Council is about to take
would require an amendment of Schedule 3 by removing this street
from that Schedule 3 and placing it into either Schedule 4 or
Schedule 5 (whichever relates to parking during certain hours on
certain streets). Councilman Nader stated his intent to
incorporate this into a motion.
MOTION
MSUC (Nader/Moore) to direct staff to come back to Council with a
Resolution placing parking regulations for this street on the
appropriate schedule, and in the meantime, suspending enforcement
of parking regulations except between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
3c. REQUEST FOR FUNDING EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO RUSSIA - Jason T.
Russell, 123 Second Avenue, Chula Vista 92010
Mayor Cox reported the staff's recommendation, based on past
practice, that Mr. Russell's request for financial assistance not
be approved.
Jason Russell, 123 Second Avenue, 92010, a Junior at Hilltop High
School, reported his notification as an applicant to the People to
People Program (instituted by President Eisenhower) who have been
sending students to foreign countries for the purpose of getting
MINUTES 9 March 15, 1988
rid of unavoidable prejudices in our society. Mr. Russell
reported the advantages offered to him and the City of Chula Vista
as well as to the students he will meet in Russia, and requested
his needed support and support for Carese Campbell (another
student).for funds and for sponsorship.
Kelly Brennan, 139 Woodlawn AVenue, 92010, related her own
beneficial experiences when visiting in Mexico, the advantages of
having the support of the City of Chula Vista, and the propect of
a sister City in Russia and asked Council to "give him the money."
Councilmembers questioned past practices of the City for like
requests, the advantages and the possible setting of a precedent.
MOTION
MS ~der/Malcolm) to appropriate from Community Promotion Budget
an amount of $1,000 to be split between the two students and
submitted to the People to People Exchange Account, or to put it
aside and let the People to People Program know that the money is
available. (Motion Failed: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilman
Moore and Mayor Cox voted no.)
Mayor Cox commended Jason Russell for his efforts and considered
his selection an honor for the City, and that heritage books and
other documentation will be provided to take to Russia. The vast
majority of similar requests have been denied because Council is
dealing with public funds but there is no problem dealing on an
individual basis. Councilwoman McCandliss agreed with the Mayor
but did offer Mr. Russell her personal support and promised to
follow up with a check.
MOTION
MSUC ~Cox/Moore) to designate Mr. Russell and Ms. Campbell as
ambassadors from the City of Chula Vista and that they be provided
with with appropriate Heritage books and memorabilia to present to
the Russion dignitaries.
Councilman Malcolm, Councilwoman McCandliss and Councilman Nader
each offered a $250.00 contribution. Councilman Nader requested
Mr. Russell to announce the address to which funds could be sent
in the hopes that someone in the TV audience might contribute.
9. REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED BONITA/SUNNYSIDE
REORGANIZATION IDirector of Finance)
RESOLUTION 13488 APPROVING THE NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX
EXCHANGE AND OTHER AGREEMENT RELATING TO
THE BONITA/SUNNYSIDE REORGANIZATION
A petition was filed in 1987 with the Local Agency Formation
Commission proposing annexation of the area served by the
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District to Chula Vista. The
area contains approximately 7.5 square miles, 33,688 residents,
4,321 housing units and 6,919 registered voters. If the election
MINUTES lO - March 15, 1988
on the Bonita reorganization is to be held in November 1988,
certain issues must be addressed and decisions made at this time
in order to meet the schedule of various public hearings and
actions required leading up to a November vote. Staff recommends
Council direct staff to provide LAFCO with the following
information needed for consideration of the proposed
reorganization recommending the following:
1. That Council adopt the resolution approving the
negotiated property tax exchange relating to the
Bonita-Sunnyside reorganization;
Request the County Board of Supervisors to be the
conducting authority for holding the required hearing on
the reorganization;
3. That election costs be equally split between th~ County
and the City;
4. Affirm that the Sweetwater Regional Park remain under the
jurisdiction and control of the County of San Diego;
5. Affirm that the presently constituted Sweetwater Planning
Group continue to function as the Bonita Planning
Committee for the City if the reorganization vote is
favorable; and
6. Affirm the continuation of the County Library District to
serve the Bonita area.
The City Manager reported that there are funds to support the
City's provision of City-level services to the area but stated
there is not a considerable amount of funds to make Capital
Improvements in this area. The report reflects a five year period
to give a better view of the expenditures for start up cost.
City Clerk Fulasz clarified that March ll was the deadline to
submit the question for the June Ballot,
Council discussion centered on splitting the cost of the election,
the capital improvements that need to be done in the area, the
needed equipment to be purchased, the total cost, and the fact
that the County would retain park land to provide or expand
regional parks.
David Godfrey, 4145 Acacia, Bonita, 92002, spoke for himself and
four others in opposition to the annexation. Mr. Godfrey restated
previous attempts to annex the area and stated the impacts this
would have on the Police Department services now provided by
County Sheriffs; Library services, urbanized changes to Bonita
with eventual improvements to be borne by homeowners resulting in
loss of property values, the governmental representation change;
the fear of change in equestrian activities if the area is
annexed; the raise in costs to the residents and the eventual
assessments by the City of Chula Vista; a concern that the six
month start up costs would be more realistically $365,000 rather
than that presented in the report; the fact that the report did
not address that 30% of Bonita residents have septic tanks. Mr.
Godfrey stated his strong belief that the deficit in the City
budget and the loss of services to Bonita will be considerably
MINUTES ll - March 15, 1988
greater than those delineated in the start up period and
succeeding years. Effect upon the citizens ? financially ready
for CV to annex; City will pay 1/2 for election. If county
refuses to pay are you ready to assume. Matters have ;to be
decided by County but relevant for now and in the future. Long
history. recognized as one of the prettiest communities. confident
if land when it comes to a voite, they will remain a part of the
County.
Those who spoke in opposition to the issue:
Tom Pocklington, 3210 Kennelworth Lane, Bonita 92002, who
addressed the 466 signatures on the petition as representative of
those who have financial interests in the City of Chula Vista, the
traffic impact and especially that of 1-125, the resultant effect
on the Bonita firemen, stating the issue should be put to a vote;
Lynn Willardson and Mary Willardson, 509 Carvalos Drive,
92010, who agreed and reconfirmed the statements made by previous
speakers;
Bud Pocklington, an officer of the South Bay Irrigation
District and the Sweetwater Board, reported the beliefs of Chula
Vistans who are opposed to the annexation because they fear that
sales tax revenues for Chula Vista will be spent in Bonita;
Bob r~axwell, 473 Berland Way, Chula Vista, a contractor stated
the three main elements of a contract as an offer (as presented in
this issue), consideration (the burdens that exist), and
acceptance (which indicate this should be put to a vote).
Those who have not decided:
George Kost, 3609 Belle ~onnie Brae Road, 92002, addressed the
loss of "personal" services of the present fire department, police
department, post office and library, the eventual noise and
traffic problems but reported he needs more information to make up
his mind; Stanley B. Waid, 5617 Galloping Way, Bonita 92002,
addressed his concern for possible fires in the Bonita Highlands,
the need for sidewalks, and government representation.
At 10:28 p.m., Mayor Cox declared a recess and Council reconvened
at 10:36 p.m.
Speaking in favor:
Gerald L. Prior, 3256 Casa Bonita Drive, circulator of the
petition, and in favor from an examination standpoint for possible
increased services, prevention of the loss of park areas, the
strengthening and effectiveness of the Sweetwater Planning Group,
stated his believe the issue should go to a vote
Mayor Cox commented that the only action before Council is an
agreement for the distribution of property taxes and, if the
resolution is approved, the process from then on is structured to
go to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for a decision
whether or not it goes to a vote and, then, to the County Board of
Supervisors as the conducting authority which body is also subject
to hold a public hearing. The Mayor also clarified issues
presented by some of the speakers and stated his preference to
approve what is before Council, to allow the issue to go to LAFCO
to take the necessary action.
~tINUTES - 12 March 15, 1988
Councilwoman McCandliss referred to projected revenues stated in
the report is "too close for comfort", and her belief in the
eventual annexation of Bonita but her concern is timing and
money. Councilman Malcolm addressed his belief the City should
not move forward on this issue; and staff answered Councilman
Nader's question relative to the proposed incorporation of the
fire services, and previously approved by County land use, stating
the people of Bonita should have the opportunity to decide for
themselves.
MOTION
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION
MS (McCand~iss/Nader) that the County be requested to be the
conducting authority and that the split of the election costs be
that, if the issue passes the City of Chula Vista will pay the
full election cost and, if the issue does not pass, the County
will pay the full election costs. (Motion failed: Councilman
Malcolm, Councilman Moore and Mayor Cox voted no.)
MOTION
MS (Nader/Moore) to direct the City Attorney to draft language to
implement an agreement to allow the citizens of Bonita to vote on
any major changes over the next ten years and, if such language
could be drafted, that it be made a part of the policy.
Councilman Nader explained that the amendment is to make that
referral to the City Attorney to come back with either
implementing language or a report at the appropriate time.
City Manager Goss commented that staff has until May 2 to come up
with that and added that staff may have a policy statement by that
time so that LAFCO and the people of Bonita will know this
Council's stand on the annexation question.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION RESTATED
MSUC INader/Cox) to direct the City Attorney to draft language to
implement an agreement to allow the citizens of Bonita to vote on
any major changes over the next ten years and, if such language
could be drafted, a policy statement by the City of Chula Vista be
included and be made a referendum provision.
ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED
Motion carried. (Councilmembers Malcolm and McCandliss voted no).
15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER None
16. MAYOR'S REPORT None
MINUTES 13 - March 15, 1988
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM
a. SB 2149 {Beverly) Liability
ACA 32 {Bradley) Local Government Bonds
b. Loan Payback options under community housing improvement
program (CHIP)
c. Increasing the number of units for senior housing in Chula
Vista
Councilman Malcolm requested continuance of the above items to the
meetS88 of March 22, and to also docket the Flooding Problems of
the Block of "G" Street.
MOTION
MSUC (Nader/Cox) to continue the Closed Session to discuss
potential litigation and the Bayfront on Thursday, March 17,
immediately following the Council Conference.
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:40 p.m. to convene as the Redevelopmerit Agency.
At 11:50 p.m., Council reconvened to meet in Closed Session to
discuss Potential Litigation.
The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported the
session ended at 12:20 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 12:20 p.m. to the Council Conference of March 17,
1988 at 7 p.m. and to the regular meeting of March 22, 1988 at 7
p.m.
Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC
CITY CLERK
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I'I" CITY CLERK
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