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MINUTES FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, December 20, 1988
7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Counci 1 Chamber
Public Services Building
PRESENT
Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Nader,
Malcolm and Moore
ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Assi stant Ci ty Manager Asmus, Deputy Ci ty
Manager Morris, City Attorney Harron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Cox amended the Minutes of the Joint Council/Board of Ethics
Meeting, page 2, under Section 2.28.020, 2nd par., to add "City
Attorney" to the 1 ist of officers to be covered; Councilwoman
McCandliss, referring to page 17 of December 13th Minutes,
"Council Comments d", reported it was not her intent to add the
issue of driver education to the Agenda for the Joint
Council/School Boards Meeting; it was merely a suggestion.
MSC (Moore/Nader) to approve the amended Minutes for the Joint
Meeting with the Board of Ethics on December 8, the amended
Mi nutes for the Regul ar Meeti ng of December 13, 1988, and the
correction to Minutes for December 6, 1988. (Councilman t~alcolm
abstained on Item 10 because he previously owned Great American
stock.)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. RESOLUTION 13912
RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF MARITIME
COMMERCE TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY ECONOMY
MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION and read by title, the reading of
the text read in its entirety by Mayor Cox, passed and approved
unanimously.
George B. Gillow, 250 Camino del Serra Grande, Bonita 92002,
accepted the Resolution with appreciation for support on behalf of
the Maritime community, as well as the interest given by Chula
Vista Port Commissioner Penner.
b. RESOLUTION 13900
COMMENDING JACK BOURNIZIAN ON HIS EFFORTS
IN HELPING THE SOVIET ARMENIAN EARTHQUAKE
VICTIMS (Councilman Nader)
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COUNCILMAN NADER OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title,
and approved unanimously. Mayor Cox read the text in its entirety.
The Resolution was presented to Mr. Jack Bournizian, Director of
St. John's Earthquake Efforts Committee, to commend the Committee
members who are sol iciting local contributions in the form of
money and medi cal suppl ies to be sent to the victims. Mr.
Bournazian expressed the appreciation of the Armenian people in
this country, related how the tragedy brought all people together,
and stated the American people are the most generous of all people
in the world because they are "the people of the world."
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a - 18)
Pulled items: 3c and d, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Items 6 and 10
are appropriation items which require a 4/5 vote.
COUNCILMAN NADER OFFERED THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR which
was read by title, the reading of the texts waived by unanimous
consent and approved. (Because he was an owner of Great American
stock, Councilman Malcolm abstained on Item 10.)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE FROM UL TRONICS, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, TO CHULA VISTA CABLE, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP - Martin L. Altbaum, President, Ultronics, Inc.,
253 Third Avenue, Chula Vista 92010
Council referred the request to the City Attorney for a report
back to Council.
b. REQUEST TO IMPOSE CONDITION ON WOODCREST DEVELOPMENT - Dr. Ida
Spector, c/o Scott A. Smylie, Esq., 424 F Street, Suite B, San
Diego 92101
Council referred this request to staff for a report back to
Council .
c .
REQUEST TO URGE GOVERNOR TO RECALL DRAFT WATER
REPORT - E. L. Balmer, Chairman, Metropolitan
of Southern California, Box 54153, Los Angeles
QUALITY CONTROL
Water District
90054
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
d. REQUEST FOR CITY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WATER COMMITTEE - Harriet Stockwell, Council member, City of El
Cajon, 200 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
4. RESOLUTION 13901
APPROVING THE CITY'S AMICUS CURIAE
PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE V.
SUPERIOR COURT CASE REGARDING VESTED
RIGHTS (Clty Attorney)
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Currently a property owner's ri ght to develop is vested once a
buil ding permi tis issued and the owner spends money in rel i ance
on that permi t. Counci 1, by thi s resol ution, states to the Court
that any change in the rule after all these years would be chaotic
in the field of land use regulation.
5. RESOLUTION 13902
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTt1Etn OF GENERAL
SERVICES THE STATE OF CALIFORN IA TO
PURCHASE FOURTEEN (14) COMPACT SEDANS
(Director of Finance)
Council Resolution 6132 authorized the City to participate in a
cooperative bid with the State of California for the purchase of
the vehicles. A service charge of 1% of the total before taxes is
required for each transaction and the total purchase cost for the
fourteen sedans is $131,654.49. Funds are available in the
1988-89 Equipment Replacement Fund with the provision that, for
each vehicle purchased, one vehicle will be removed from service
and sold at auction.
6. RESOLUTION 13903
AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF A
STATION WAGON (Director of Public Works)
The Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund was authorized by Council
to all ow for the emergency repl acement of vehi cl es. The
Communications Division 1979 Pinto station wagon was involved in
an accident and the estimate for repair is in excess of the blue
book value. Damage reimbursements will go to the Equipment
Replacement Fund.
7.
RESOLUTION 13904
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE
COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR
VISTA LITERACY TEAM OFFICE
Director)
LEASE OF
THE CHULA
(Library
The subject lease with Jaime and Olivia Ramirez, Lessors, expires
on January 31, 1989. The Library dersires to extend the lease for
an additional 12 months at the same terms and conditions as
provided in the option to renew of the original lease. The
California Library Services Act Literacy Grant Funds are
sufficient to cover rental costs through June 30, 1989.
Addi ti onal Cali forni a Library Servi ces Act - Literacy Grant Funds
will be received in July 1989 to cover the remainder of the lease
term.
8. RESOLUTION 13905
ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO OPERATE TWO BRANCH LIBRARIES IN
CHULA VISTA (MONTGOMERY) SUBSEQUENT TO
DETACHMENT FROM THE COUNTY LIBRARY
DISTRICT AND APPROVING PROPERTY TAX
TRANSFER (City Manager)
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Council directed staff to prepare for a phase-in of City-operated
library services at the two existing branch library locations in
the Montgomery area effective July 1, 1989. The County's notice
to detach the Montgomery property from the County Library District
must be given effective December 31, 1988 and, at their last
meeting the County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution which
detached the property and named the Ci ty of Chul a Vi sta as the
successor agency. In 1989-90 property tax revenues are expected
to increase approximately $74,000 as a result of this action.
9. RESOLUTION 13906
SETTING COUNCIL POLICY TO REQUIRE TAPES OF
BOARDS AND COMMISSION MINUTES TO BE KEPT
UNTIL AFTER MINUTES ARE OFFICIALLY
APPROVED (City Clerk)
Council, at its Meeting of November 22, 1988 directed the City
Clerk to establish this policy.
AUTHORIZING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND P&D
TECHNOLOGIES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (Director of Planning)
The extension and amendment to the contract with P&D Technologies
expired on December 1, 1988. Unforeseen events in several areas
have contributed to the need for this extension; however, none of
these events were within the control of P&D Technologies. The
estimated cost to complete the additional work is $33,150. The
source of funds is the unallocated reserve of the General Fund.
10. RESOLUTION 13907
(Councilman Malcolm abstained from the vote on this item because
he previously owned Great American stock.)
AGREEMENT
(Communi ty
APPROVING HOUSING COOPERATION
WITH CHULA VISTA PARKVIEW
Development Director)
Council approved a density bonus for a 53-unit apartment project
at 54-66 Fourth Avenue on July 16, 1985. The required Housing
Cooperati on Agreement was not executed and the proposed project
was not built. A new property owner now has built the project and
is required to execute the Housing Cooperation Agreement and this
action simply executes the required written agreement.
11. RESOLUTION 13908
ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION AT 80
EAST J STREET (Director of Public Works)
12. RESOLUTION
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
13. RESOLUTION
DELETED FROM THE AGENDA.
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14. RESOLUTION 13909
RATIFYING THE EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
WILLIAM HARSHMAN FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Di rector
of Public Works)
Council directed staff to extend the contract with ~1r. William
Harshman (which expired on June 30, 1988) for providing
sewerage-rel ated professional services. Numerous deci sions have
yet to be made which coul d significantly impact Chul a Vista as
well as all other Metro partici pants and the avail abil i ty of the
expertise and capabil ity to respond to proposal s by the City of
San Diego in order to protect Chula Vista's interests is important.
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SECURITY LAND AND
RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES, INC. FOR PROPERTY
ACQUISITION CONSULTANT SERVICES (Community
Development Director)
15. RESOLUTION
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
AMENDING TITLE 5.36 OF
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
and 5.36.070 AND ADDING
EXEMPTING "HOLISTIC HEALTH
MASSAGE PARLOR REGULATION
(Director of Public Safety)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
16. ORDINANCE
THE CHULA VISTA
SECTIONS 5.36.030
SECTION 5.36.075
PRACTITIONERS" FROM
Fi rst Reading
17. REPORT
EASTLAKE PRIVATE VERSUS PUBLIC PARKS
(Assistant City Manager and Director of
Parks & Recreation)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF NAME CHANGE FOR THAT
PORTION OF OTAY LAKES ROAD BETWEEN BONITA
ROAD AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD TO COLLEGE
ROAD (Director of Planning)
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
18. REPORT
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
EMERGENCY MEASURE FOR THE REENACTMENT OF
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF
THE PROCESSING OF LAND USE PROPOSALS WHICH
ARE INCONSISTENT WITH PART TWO OF THE
MONTGOMERY SPECIFIC PLAN (Director of
Planning)
19. PUBLIC HEARING
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INTERIM
ORDINANCE 2288
REGULATING THE PROCESSING OF LAND USE
PROPOSALS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE
MONTGOMERY SPECIFIC PLAN FIRST READING
AND ADOPTION
This being the time and place as advertised, the Publ ic Hearing
was declared open.
Director of Planning reported the recommendation to approve the
interim ordinance for a period of 90 days - simil ar in form and
content to Ordinance 2266 adopted on May 3, 1988 which was
effective for ninety days and then expired; and Ordinance 2283
adopted on September 5, 1988. It is believed that the rezoning of
the 1 ands of Montgomery, as call ed for under Part Three of the
Montgomery Speci fi c Pl an, will be substanti ally compl eted in 1 ess
than a year, and will then obviate the need for additional interim
ordinances.
Lee Estep, 2257 Front Street, San Diego, 92101, representing
Castle Park Enterprises located on Third and Orange, stated his
bel ief there was to be a separate investigation of his cl ient's
property since all of Third Street is presently commercial. Mr.
Estep urged Counci 1 to allow the commerci al zone to prevent a
financial hardship to his client. Mayor Cox clarified with staff
that the pl ans in question are not being hel d up by thi s Interim
Ordinance.
Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Drive, Woodl awn Park, 92011,
reported his ongoing request for court action for relief of
damages suffered by the activation of the subject Plan, and
informed Council Mayor Cox will be added to his law suit. Mr.
Greene requested Council to be allowed to discuss this law suit in
a secret tape-recorded session at the end of this meeting.
For the record, City Attorney Harron
staff recommendation; the ordinance
extension of Ordinance 2283" as stated
the proposed Interim Ordinance.
reported an error in the
states a "one-year time
in the sixth paragraph of
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM OFFERED THE INTERIM ORDINANCE which was read by
title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent,
approved and placed on First Reading and Adoption.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Counc il concurred that the item 23a 1 i sted on the Agenda under
Councilman Nader's Comments be heard at this time.
a. Nelda Del Ponte, 1100 Woodlawn, #107, Chairperson for the
Bayscene resi dents on negoti ating, reported the Negoti ating
Committee's frustration in attempting to have the Ordinance
adopted on August 23rd enforced, stating the rents should
never have been allowed to exceed the Consumer Price Index
(CPI). This problem was discussed with the Assistant Director
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of Community Development in an attempt to avoid arbitration by
meeting with the owners of the park but it is now apparent the
owners feel there is no reason to negotiate and Mrs. Del Ponte
urged Council to enforce the Ordinance.
Ci ty Attorney reported the enforcement provi sions withi n the
Code and stated the City has the tools with which to enforce
which is an effective way to "force a cap" on rent increases.
Councilman Moore suggested the City Attorney, after collecting
the required data as proof of the Committee's allegations, to
move for enforcement of the ordinance.
James Lovett, 100 Woodlawn #75, Bayscene Mobilehome Park
Residents, commented that 33 other parks have lived up to the
regulations of the ordinance, while the Bayscene owners seem
to have a "bl atant di sregard" which may send a message to the
other park owners causing increased problems for everyone.
Postive action by Council was requested.
MOTI OtJ
MS (Nader/McCandl i ss) to di rect the compl ai nts of the Bayscene
Resi dents, both oral and wri tten, to the Ci ty Attorney for an
investigation of an alleged violation of the arbitration ordinance
and, if not being complied with, to proceed with enforcement of
the ordinance; and to report back to Council on January 10, 1989.
City Attorney Harron reported that every opportunity is given
to allow the Committee and Redevelopment staff to work on
their own and most complaints are worked out on staff level.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Community Development Desrochers reported the
majority of the residents of the Bayscene Mobilehome Park have
not voted to go into the arbitration process which expl ains
why the ordinance is not effective. Since this is contrary
with the report of Mr. Lovett, staff will review to establish
the position to be taken by the City.
Mary Frances Cl ick, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, offered some
facts to clarify the position of the Bayscene Committee, which
began the process under the 01 d ordinance and al so reminded
that a copy of the Minutes of their Meetings must be filed in
the office of the City Clerk.
b. Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Drive, questioned and Mayor Cox
expl ained the result of item 8 on this Consent Calendar. Mr.
Greene al so questi oned whether he coul d di scuss hi s court
action in closed session with Council so as not to embarrass
those concerned. Mayor Cox informed Mr. Greene that, under
the Brown Act, any compl aints shoul d be made under "oral
communications" or delivered personally to the City Manager or
the City Attorney.
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PULLED ITEMS
3c. REQUEST TO URGE GOVERNOR TO RECALL DRAFT WATER QUALITY CONTROL
REPORT - E. L. Balmer, Chairman, Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California, Box 54153, Los Angeles 90054
Staff recommended that advice be sought from
Districts ~Ihich serve Chula Vista, as well as the
State Water Resources Control Board, for a report
on this matter.
the two Water
report from the
back to Council
Councilman Moore questioned staff's recommendation to obtain
additional data and read several excerpts from the correspondence
which asks all ci ties to urge the Governor to recall a draft
report that it is all eged woul d severely 1 imi t the Metropol i tan
Water District's ability to deliver water to our area. He urged
Counci 1 to act upon the data as presented and to move wi th a
simple 1 etter as requested, to "urge the Governor to recall this
draft report and urge the Board to present a fair, workable plan
that meets the needs of urban and agri cul tural users as well as
the environment."
MOTION
MS (Malcolm/Moore) to make immediate action as suggested by
Councilman Moore.
Councilman Malcolm stated his belief that staff could have
simplified the decision by providing more information to Council
through a telephone call to the Water Districts with a request for
input as background for their recommendation; Councilman Nader
asked for more information such as the pertinent provisions and
what impact they might have on the City before asking to withhold
the report.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion carried. (Councilmembers McCandliss and Nader voted no.)
3d. REQUEST FOR CITY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WATER COM~1ITTEE - Harriet Stockwell, Council member, City of El
Cajon, 200 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Staff recommended Chul a Vi sta consi der becomi ng a member of the
Southern Cal i forni a Water Commi ttee effecti ve July 1, 1989 when
membership funds can be provided during the budget process.
MSUC (Cox/Nader) to direct staff to bring back a Resolution at the
January 10th Meeting stating the City of Chula Vista will become a
Member of the Southern California Water Committee effective
January 1, 1989.
12. RESOLUTION 13910
ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION AT 80
EAST J STREET (Director of Public Works)
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Council awarded a contract to Ringland, Johnson, Crowley Inc. on
February 23, 1988 for the construction of a new fire station,
installation of new underground fuel tanks with dispensing
capabilities and demolition of the existing station for
$307,232.74. Four change orders totalled an additional $26,525.
A fi nal i nspecti on was made on October 28, 1988 and all work was
found to be completed in accordance with contract plans and
speci fi cations and to the sati sfaction of the Ci ty Engineer, the
Director of Public Safety and the Building Superintendent.
Assistant City Manager Asmus answered Councilman Nader's questions
which concerned two separate issues in the report: (1) The
contractor completed the work and deserves to be paid, and (2) the
City not pursue any legal action with the architect. A review of
the contract and the facts involved and the minimal nature of most
of the problems with the station have been corrected to the
satisfacation with the Fire Department personnel.
Assi stant Fire Chief Lopez reported resul ts of a poll of Fire
Fighters who 1 ive in the station stating their satisfaction with
the Fire Station which is a vast improvement over the old station.
MAYOR COX OFFERED THE
reading of the text
un an imously.
RESOLUTION
waived by
which was read by title, the
unanimous consent and approved
At 8:02 p.m., Councilman ~1alcolm left the dais and returned at
8:15 p.m..
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SECURITY LAND AND
RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES, INC. FOR PROPERTY
ACQUISITION CONSULTANT SERVICES (Community
Development Director)
Council authorized staff, at its April 19, 1988 Meeting, to
proceed with negotiations for the purchase of property at the
intersection of Hermosa and Orange Avenue to be used for parkland
and/or a community youth facility. During the FY 1988-89 budget
process, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were
identified and appropriated for the purchase of the first of three
parcels to be acquired at that location. Because the City and the
Redevelopment Agency would have a need to negotiate and acquire
other real property in the near future for publ ic purposes which
put a demand on City staff workloads, it was determined that the
most effective and efficient course of action would be to contract
for property acquisition consultant services on an as-needed
basis. Five proposals were received and after interviews were
conducted, Security Land and Right of Way Services Inc. was
sel ected. The maximum compensation for the 1 ife of the one year
agreement is $25,000.
15. RESOLUTION 13911
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MOTI ON
MS (McCandl iss/Nader) that the Agreement be amended to incl ude a
clause that the individuals not be allowed to accept or solicit
business with other groups doing business with the City within the
City of Chula Vista limits.
Assistant Ci ty Manager Asmus suggested this statement be
incorporated within the Agreement. City Attorney Harron reported
similar language incl uded in other contracts to state, "will not
accept or solicit business from parties in Chula Vista doing
business with the City of Chula Vista that could result in a
conflict of interest."
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion carried. (Councilman Malcolm out.)
MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by titl e, the
reading of the text waived by unanimous consent and approved.
At 8:07 p.m., Council recessed and reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
16. ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 5.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS
5.36.030 and 5.36.070 AND ADDING SECTION
5.36.075 EXEMPTING "HOLISTIC HEALTH
PRACTITIONERS" FROM MASSAGE PARLOR
REGULATION First Reading (Director of
Pub 1 i c Sa f e ty )
A 1 etter was received from Ms. Ramona Moody requesting that Chula
Vista investigate the possibility of revising the City's massage
parlor ordinance to exempt "Hol istic Health Practitioners" (HHP)
from regulation under that ordinance by separating health-directed
massage from entertainment directed massage. By 1 isting HHP in
Secton 5.36.070 as one of several categories of practitioners that
are exempt from regulation, the revision includes language that
requires that the qualified HHP be physically present on the
establishment where the massage is being administered. Additional
language is added to define "specified anatomical areas" and
"operating requirements for massage technicians" that was
previously missing from the ordinance.
Councilwoman McCandl iss reported her concerns with the exemption
of this industry from the ordinance and her lack of knowledge of
"Hol i stic Heal th Practi tioners." Di rector of Publ ic Safety
Winters reported his telephone conversations with Ms. Moody who
requested the amendment. Councilman Nader questioned the
certification requirements for HHP, which curriculum was explained
to be centered in holistic health practice rather than just
massage. City Attorney Harron stated the Police Department's
concern is that this does not become a "front" for prostitution.
MOTI ON
MS (Nader/Cox) to ask staff to come back with language in the
ordinance specifically defining the curriculum to be completed as
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a State approved holistic health practice which includes massage,
and to also define a holistic health practice establishment so as
to include some range or accommodation of services offered and to
include in this ordinance.
Councilman Moore stated his preference with keeping this industry
under the City's current ordinance; Councilman t~alcolm stated he
would not support the motion since the City does not have the
manpower to enforce the practice and added, if a legitimate hea1th
organi zati on came forward wi th a proposal to offer such services,
he would be willing to take this under consideration. Council
does not have that kind of request before them.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion carried. (Councilmembers Malcolm and Moore voted no.)
EASTLAKE PRIVATE VERSUS PUBLIC PARKS
(Assi stant Ci ty Manager and Di rector of
Parks & Recreation)
17. REPORT
EastLake residents have expressed concern regarding continued use
of privately maintained park facilities by the public. City staff
has met with representatives of EastLake Development Company to
resolve this issue and has proposed a sol ution which recommends
that Council:
1) Accept the concept of returning 5-plus acres of public
park facilities in EastLake Hills and Shores to private
domain in exchange for comparable park acreage and
upfront development funds to finance construction of the
EastLake Community Park by EastLake Development Company;
Direct staff to prepare a resolution of
vacate certain public service easements
park facilities) in EastLake I;
3) Di rect staff to process an amendment to the EastLake I
SPA Pl an to declare said park facil ities as strictly
private facilities for the EastLake homeowners; and
intention to
(quasi-public
2)
4) Direct staff to prepare an agreement with EastLake
Development Company to requi re the developer to provi de
an additional five acres of publ ic park 1 and and to
provide funding upfront to complete construction of the
community park in one phase in exchange for future Park
Acquisition and Development fee credit.
Councilman Nader stated his concern with the statement of a
Commissioner of the Parks & Recreation Commission that his
decision to approve was a hasty one, and suggested continuance to
get the input of the entire Commission.
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MOTION
M (Nader) to refer the item back to the
Commission with direction to deliberate as
give Council the recommendation after full
item. (Motion failed for lack of a second.)
Assi stant Ci ty Manager Asmus commented he had pointed out to the
Commission that the matter had been delayed a number of times and,
in that sense, if the Commission could act, it would be
time-sensitive. The clarity of the material given in advance of
the meeting satisfied the Commissioners who voted with knowledge;
no Commissioner from the Parks & Recration Commission was present
at the Council Meeting. Three mini-parks plus the area around the
lake which constitutes approximately 5 acres of land will be
changed to private land with the Homeowners Association
responsibility for the maintenance; the City would retain the
walkway around the lake and would be responsible for its
maintenance.
Parks & Recreation
they see fi t and to
discussion of the
Councilmembers discussed the issue at length and Councilwoman
McCandl i ss emphasi zed the advance development of the Communi ty
Center (3 to 5 years earlier), the 15 acre community park next to
the school and the acre-per-acre return. Additionally, the
residents' interest and need for accessibility to the lake would
be satisfied and no burden would be placed on the people that
reside within the district to pay for the damage, trash and
inconvenience of having the public access.
Robert Santos, EastLake Development, clarified EastLake now is
requesting to change the disposition of EastLake 1 and to convert
the private parks with the public access provision, and to make
them private. Based on calculations that would result in a
negative 5 acres of public access to parks, EastLake would
guarantee to the Ci ty that an addi ti onal 5 acres woul d be bui 1 t
adjacent to the Hi gh School, whether or not EastLake Greens is
approved. Mr. Santos further clarified that, if the Greens
Project is approved, a 15 acre Community Park is included in the
package. In addition, although not currently required, the 15
acre Community Park woul d be improved by the EastLake Development
Company and, in addition, potentially in the Greens Area of
neighborhood parks, EastLake will provide 5 acres of neighborhood
park above the 3 acres per 1,000 requirement of the City. If the
City does not approve the Greens project, EastLake will still
pro v ide the 5 a c res 0 f pub 1 i cpa r kwh ere t hat 1 5 a c r e co mm u n i ty
park would have been. The rationale for the community center is
that EastLake acknowledges they do not have the abil ity to make
the park a 20 acre park at this time and requests that the 5 acre
park be deferred to a time when the abil ity exi sts. To offset
thi s, EastLake intends to accel erate $1,000,000 worth of park
improvements.
MOTI ON
MS (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation on this item.
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Councilman Malcolm commented on the benefits for the public for
the 5 acre park but reported he coul d not support this until the
park is actually opened up to the public.
To answer Councilwoman McCandl iss' question, Mr. Santos reported
site construction of the high school will begin in September 1989
and be simultaneous with the construction of the community park.
Mr. Santos suggested wording to state that EastLake agrees to
buil d a five acre publ ic park next to the High School to be buil t
in coordination with construction of the High School to make up
for the deficit. A caveat is added to state that, in the context
of the revi ew and processi ng of the EastLake Greens proposal,
consideration will be given to incorporate the five acre park into
the park solution for the EastLake Greens project.
MOTION
Motion passed.
(Councilmembers Nader and Malcolm voted no.)
CONSIDERATION OF NAME CHANGE FOR THAT
PORTION OF OTAY LAKES ROAD BETWEEN BONITA
ROAD AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD TO COLLEGE
ROAD (Director of Planning)
Staff recommended (1) consideration of any name change for the
north/south 1 eg of Otay Lakes Road to "Coll ege Road" be deferred
to an unspecified future date when adequate information regarding
street alignments and major land uses is available and (2), if
Council wishes to consider any street name change at this time,
staff should be instructed to return with an ordinance to be
considered at a public hearing with notification to all affected
property owners. The cost of materials for changing the name of
the north/south leg of Otay Lakes Road will be $6,720.
18. REPORT
Councilman Moore reported his concern with options
previous recommendation to extend Telegraph Canyon Road
County area. Mayor Cox reported it is timely at thi s
consider any name change.
and his
into the
poi nt to
MOTIOrJ
MS (Cox/Moore) to direct staff to pursue the second option to
return with an ordinance to be considered at a public hearing with
notification to all affected property owners.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated her concern with the area where
Telegraph Canyon Road joins the additonal arm of Otay Lakes Road.
Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Drive, 920ll, questioned the
fair-cost accounting, whether the college should be billed and
suggested the road "also be known as College Road."
VOTE ON THE MOTION
Motion passed. (Councilwoman McCandliss voted no.)
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21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. None
22. MAYOR'S REPORT
a . Funding for the
S tu dy - SDG&E
County Water Authority Acquisition Feasibility
Mayor Cox reported action taken by the City of San Diego to
appropriate up to $250,000 to be used as a loan or a grant and
ramifications by the County Water Authority because of their
inability to operate as a gas and electric utility at this
point and that the City Attorney in San Diego has this under
review.
MOTI ON
MS (Cox/Moore) to refer this issue to staff for review and to come
back at the January 10, 1989 Council Meeting with a recommendation
whether or not the City of Chula Vista should consider
participating in such an acquisition feasibility study.
Councilman Malcolm recommended staff, if they advise against
participation, to include conditions should Council act to
participate.
ADDITION TO THE MOTION
M (Nader/Cox) to include other options - to open up
business to competition, to take over only the
aspects, and to allow private providers (whatever
competitive in the way of energy and electricity).
the util ity
distribution
is the most
VOTE ON THE MOTION AND ADDITION TO THE MOTION
Motion carried unanimously.
b. Landscaping at Fire Station #2 -
Assistant City Manager Asmus announced that the Fire Fighters
have volunteered to do the landscaping and the sprinkler
system, and that the project will be undertaken as soon as
they receive the materials. Mayor Cox commended the Fire
Fighters for their willingness to do this work.
c. Appointment to SANDAG Policy Committee on SDG&E Merger
Acqui siti on
A report was given 1 ast week on the League of CA Cities San
Diego Division's action to appoint a seven-person Task Force
to review the merger acquisition. This policy Committee will
have representation from the City and County of San Diego,
City of Carl sbad, Ci ty of Chul a Vi sta, League of CA Ci ties,
the SANDAG Board will be represented by Chairman Lois Ewen,
and the CA Water Authority. A designation should be made for
a representation from this City.
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MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to appoint Mayor Cox to represent the City of
Chula Vista on the SANDAG Policy Committee on the SDG&E Merger.
23. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN NADER:
a. Enforcement of Mobilehome Rent Arbitration Ordinance - (Heard
under "Oral Communications")
b. City purchasing policy - recyclable materials
Staff is requested to come up with a procurement policy that
will take under consideration the desirabil ity to purchase of
products that are recyclable and to ban the purchase of
styrofoam products, such as other agencies have adopted.
MOTION
t1S (Nader) to refer to staff to bring back a pol icy for adoption
that woul d require, in the absence of compell ing and economic
considerations, the purchase of appropriate environmentally
sensitive and recyclable products.
c. Council appropriated funds that equipment
reduce the glare of the television lights at
and requested staff to take appropriate steps
be obtained to
a Council Meeti ng
to correct this.
All Council members wished all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
and a Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:38 P.M. to the joint meeting with the School
District Boards on January 9, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. at Southwestern
College and to the regular meeting of January 10, 1989 at 7:00 p.m.
Jennie M.~~
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD
DATES MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS
1988 G. Cox T.Nader D.Malcolm L.Moore G .McCandl i ss Present
;ran.- 5 All
J an. 12 A
J an. 19 All
Jan.26 All
Jan.28 A A
Feb. 2 All
Feb. 3* A
Feb. 9* A
Feb. 9 All
Feb.15 A
Feb.16* A
Feb.17* All
Feb.20* All
Feb.23 A
Mar. 1 All
Mar. 8 All
Mar.15 All
Mar.17 A
Mar.22 A
Mar.24 A
Mar.29*** "A
Apr. 4*** A
Apr. 5 All
Apr.12 All
Apr.14*** A
Apr.19 All
Apr.26 All
May 3 All
May 10 A
tlay 12 A
May 17 A A
May 19** A
11 ay 24 A
May 26* A
June 1 All
June 4* All
June 7 All
June 8* All
June 14 A
June 15* A
June 21 All
June 29*** All
* Adjourned Meeting
** Joint Meeting
*** Speci al Meeting
Clerk 1
12/31/88
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD
DATES MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS
1988 G. Cox T.Nader D.Malcolm L.Moore G. McCandl i ss Present
JUlY 5 A
July 12 A
JUly 14* A
July 14** All
July 19 A
July 26 All
Aug. 2 All
Au g. 8* All
Aug. 9 A
Aug. 10* A
Aug. 16 All
Aug. 18* A
Aug. 23 A
Sept. 6 All
Sept.13 All
Sept. 17*
Sept.20 All
Sept.27 A
Oct. 4*** A A
Oct. 11 A
Oct. 18 A
Oct. 20* A
Oct. 25 A
Oct. 27 A
Nov. 1 A
Nov. 8*** All
Nov. 8 All
Nov. 15 All
Nov. 22 All
Nov. 29* All
Nov. 29*** All
Dec. 6 A
Dec. 8** All
Dec. 13 A
Dec. 20 All
*
**
***
Adjourned Meeting
Joint Meeting
Special Meeting
Clerk 2
12/ :n/88