HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/09/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, September 1, 1987 Council Chamber
4:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Nader, Moore, Mayor Cox, McCandliss (who
arrived at 4:20 p.m.), and Malcolm
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager
Asmus; Assistant City Attorney Rudolph
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
MSC (Moore/Cox) to approve Minutes for the meeting of August 25,
1987. (Councilmember Malcolm abstained; Councilwoman McCandliss
out)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
MS. Quentin Stokes, 1543 Max Avenue, as an individual and for the
citizens thanked the Council for the POPS Concert on Sunday, August
30th, and expressed hopes the event will be continued in the future.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3a - 19)
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the items on the Consent Calendar
with the exceptions of items 3c, 3d, 4, 13, 15, 16. (Councilman
Malcolm abstained on item 17 and Councilwoman McCandliss out)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO SERVE ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR TERM ON PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION - Robert Strahl, Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Commission
DELETED Mr. Strahl was reappointed to a second term on June 9,
1987.
b. REQUEST TO SERVE ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR TERM ON LIBRARY BOARD -
Suzanne Miller
Council acknowledged the letter from Ms. Miller, whose term expired
on June 30, 1987. The request will be considered at the same time
as consideration of other applicants for the position. The City
Clerk has posted the vacancy with a deadline for submission of
applications on September 8, 1987.
MINUTES ' 2 September 1, 1987
c. RESIGNATION FROM MONTGOMERY PLANNING COMMITTEE DISTRICT - Ben
G. Patton, 44 Third Avenue, Suite E, Chula Vista.
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
d. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDINANCE 2163 TO
EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TRAILER PARKS
- Rev. R. C. Flaugher, Chairman of Mobile Association PAC
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
e. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS CURBS,
SIDEWALKS, ETC. (EMERSON STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT) -
Catherine Everitt, 469 Emerson St., Chula Vista 92011
In consideration of the petition request representing 100% of the
property owners, Council directed staff to begin processing an
Assessment District and to evaluate the applicability of a
Neighborhood Revitalization Program to finance all or part of these
improvements once that program is developed.
f. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - Magdalena de Jimenez Nakey and Maria
de Jesus Nakey, c/o 721 Third Avenue, Chula Vista 92011
The amended claim of two people was denied by Council. The City
has neither jurisdiction nor control over transit complaints.
g. REQUEST TO ELIMINATE ODOR AT BAYFRONT SOUTHWEST OF THE R.V.
PARK - Mrs. D. B. Stern, 19 Sixpence Way, Coronado 92118
Council directed staff return with a report.
4. REPORT REGARDING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT PALOMAR
STREET AND SECOND AVENUE (Continued from
meeting of August 25, 1987)
a. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
DESIGN AT PALOMAR STREET AND SECOND AVENUE
b. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $35,000 FROM TRAFFIC SIGNAL
FUND AND $45,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PALOMAR
STREET AND SECOND AVENUE
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
5. RESOLUTION 13225 APPROVING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME FOR
THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT THIRD
AVENUE/"E" STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE /"E"
STREET
Select Electric Inc. was granted an extension to October 20, 1987.
MINUTES ' 3 ' September 1, 1987
6. RESOLUTION 13226 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS ON BONITA
ROAD AT 1-805 SOUTHBOUND RAMPS, ISLAND
RECONSTRUCTION AND RESTRIPING OF THE
TRAFFIC LANES IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA AND APPROPRIATING $57,000 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO COVER THE ABOVE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT IN FULL AS A
LOAN
Council award the contract to the low bidder, Steiny and Company,
in the amount of $113,217.
7. RESOLUTION 13227 PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS TO PAY THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE
NOVEMBER 3, 1987 CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
The estimated cost of the election is now $41,525 based on 55,000
registered voters.
8. RESOLUTION 13228 APPROVING WITHDRAWAL OF TERRITORY IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA FROM COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND AUTHORIZING
PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE
The withdrawal of four parcels within the City of Chula Vista will
result in a property tax transfer and additional revenue to the
City of approximately $220 annually.
9. RESOLUTION 13229 APPROVING "REPORT" AND AUTHORIZING PUBLIC
HEARING
On September 16, 1986, Council held a public hearing on the 1911
Block Act Phase XVII Cash Contract pursuant to Chapter 27 of the
"Improvement Act of 1911." Parcels have been identified by
assessment number with a description of the new improvements to be
installed. Of the 18 parcels involved in the district, four of
them chose to install their own improvements. Council directed
staff to schedule a public hearing to be held on September 22.
10. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA TRANSIT (CVT) ROUTE 708
SERVICE TO THE NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
RESOLUTION 13230 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FARE SUBSIDY ON
CVT ROUTE 708
Council accepted the report.
MINUTES ' 4 ' September 1, 1987
11. RESOLUTION 13231 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND ANTHONY J. LETTIERI AND
McMILLAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA
PLAN
All costs will be paid by the applicant and Council authorized the
Mayor to sign on behalf of the City Council.
12. ORDINANCE 2226 AMENDING SECTION 2.04,020 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TIME FOR
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The amendment will enable Council to hold closed sessions prior to
rather than following the public meeting.
13. ORDINANCE 2227 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT
MEDIATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
14. ORDINANCE 2228 AMENDING CHAPTER 19.60 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The amendment to the Code clarifies the existing ordinance
prohibiting the posting of political signs on public property.
15. URGENCY ORDINANCE TO PLACE A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING
ESTABLISHMENT OF CARDROOMS WITHIN THE
MONTGOMERY ANNEXATION AREA PENDING
ADOPTION OF THE MONTGOMERY SPECIFIC PLAN
- PCM 88-9 -FIRST READING & ADOPTION
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
16. REPORT ON DESIGN AND COLOR SCHEME FOR SCOOT
TRACKLESS TROLLEYS
Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
17. REPORT REGARDING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM
FRANK SCOTT QUESTIONING COUNCILMAN
MALCOLM'S PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSIONS AT
THE BAYFRONT
The Fair Political Practices Commission advised the Political
Reform Act does not require Councilman Malcolm to abstain from
participation.
MINUTES ' 5 ' September 1, 1987
18. REPORT REGARDING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MR.
MANNY ADLER, 45 NORTH FOURTH AVENUE,
CHULA VISTA, CA 92010, REQUESTING
INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE
INTERSECTION OF NORTH FOURTH AVENUE AND
BRISBANE STREET (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Council accepted the report. No installation of a traffic signal
will be made at this intersection.
19. REPORT REGARDING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION REQUEST
FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK OR SIMILAR
TRAFFIC SAFETY AT THE INTERSECTION OF
JEFFERSON AND "E" STREETS (EDMUNDO LEON,
184 BROADWAY, #50, CHULA VISTA, CA 92010)
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Council accepted the report. No crosswalk will be installed at the
intersection.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
20. PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE ZAV-88-2: REQUEST TO RETAIN
EXISTING LOT COVERAGE OF 46.2% AT 165
MURRAY STREET - J. ANTHONY RASO
RESOLUTION DENYING VARIANCE ZAV-88-2
Staff restated some of the history relative to this item,
recommended Council deny the variance. An alternate, which is not
recommended, would be to require that the second story deck be
removed including access thereto in consideration of a lot coverage
excess as applied for. The circumstance of the attic would need to
be addressed as well or new findings brought back on September 8,
1987.
(At 4:20 p.m., Councilwoman McCandliss took her seat.)
Director of Planning George Krempl reported on petitions received,
one of which was in opposition of this project and signed by 34
residents and another was in favor and signed by 34 residents. A
letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. Truesdale opposing the
variance; and the Director took exception to the letter received by
Mr. Raso concerning the sequence of events.
Len Hansell of the Building Department inspected the house on
August 26th and found that, as directed, the 2 fireplaces were
removed although the framing and the chimneys remain; the plumbing
lines remain in this area and the doors have been removed and
openings closed. Mr. Raso did file an application for a variance.
MINUTES 6 September 1, 1987
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the
public hearing open.
Applicant Joe Raso, 165 Murray Street, restated his willingness to
work with staff as always, his incorporation of the ideas of City
staff for modifications, his determination to have the house built
according to the approved plans. In an effort to solve the problem
of excessive lot coverage, the applicant considered putting a hole
in the roof over the pool as well as staff's recommendation to
lower the house to 30'. Mr. Raso reported this could not be
accomplished as the architect would not agree to being placed on a
budget. The plumbing in the attic was not removed as requested, as
the installation was approved by the Building Inspector and Mr.
Raso believes the City should pay for the removal if desired.
Kitty Raso, 158 Murray Street, stated frustration over several
incidents and asked for a final decision to complete this project.
Lynn Pankhurst, 171 Palomar, spoke in favor of the completion of
this house. The South Bay Republican Woman's Club conducted a tour
of the Raso house, and Ms. Pankhurst reported on the attributes of
the house and the lack of infringement on the neighbors. Each
Councilmember was presented with a ticket to tour the house for
confirmation of her statements.
Others who spoke in opposition to the project were Helen T.
Wadsworth, 175 Murray Street, who played a tape of the Planning
Commission meeting at which a motion was made to force the
applicant to comply or be cited; Mr. Bud Pucklington, 656 Glover
Place, who spoke in opposition stating the structure caused a loss
of value to neighbors' homes and that Mr. Raso has broken the law;
J. R. Norman 908 Mission Avenue, who asked that Council deny the
variance recalled an issue of another citizen who was forced to
comply which compliance caused bankruptcy; and Marion Truesdale,
185 Murray Street, questioned if the changes made in the attic are
permanent changes and if the plumbing was actually approved in the
attic. (This approval was confirmed by a copy of the approved
Inspection Report presented to Council by Mr. Raso.) Lois Myers,
162 Halsey Street, stated that the property values were lowered,
and that, while taking a tour of the house, she could see clearly
into her home.
There being no others to speak for or against this issue, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmembers discussed the options and the negligible effect some
might have on the neighbors' complaints. Among the conditions
imposed on June 17, 1986 were the lowering of the roof to 30' (the
applicant lowered to its current height of 35'); review by Design
Review was never accomplished as the Board required the applicant
to hire a professional architect, which requirement was previously
addressed by Mr. Raso in his presentation. Staff reminded that the
City Ordinance change for maximum roof height of 28' does not apply
to the applicant as his building permit was "grandfathered."
MINUTES - 7 - September 1, 1987
Mayor Cox summed up the issue as presented by all parties and
expressed dual responsibilities for the errors on both sides, and
suggested going with staff's alternative to grant the variance only
on the condition that the deck be removed including the access, and
to tie into the variance that, if ever violated, consequences would
be applicable.
MS (Cox/Nader) to refer the item back to staff to prepare the
findings necessary in order to grant the variance with specific
conditions attached.
Councilwoman McCandliss reminded Council of some acknowledged level
of responsibility, but the conditions given have not been met; and
Councilman Malcolm stated his preference to go back to the original
variance and require the roof to be lowered.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION
M (Nader) to include the condition that the height be reduced to
30'.
The City Attorney advised that Council direction need not specify
conditions if the variance is denied. The applicant then is free
to meet the requirements in any way legal way he chooses.
MOTION RESTATED
MSC (Cox/Nader) to direct staff to bring back a variance with the
findings necessary and with specific requirements dealing with the
second story deck being removed and the access being permanently
removed and other items being accomplished to the exterior and in
the ceiling attic, as referred to by Director Krempl, to be
completed within 45 days. (Councilmembers McCandliss and Malcolm
voted no.)
When questioned, Mr. Raso confirmed he had no problem with lowering
the house to 30'. Councilman Malcolm also queltioned, dependent
upon agreement by Council and with consideration of the cost, if
Mr. Raso would take the money that he would have to spend to open
up the roof over the pool and use that money to lower the roof, if
the City would pay the balance of the cost.
After questioning of several neighbors of this property and
agreement stated by a neighbor, Dan Wall, it was the consensus that
a meeting would be held with Mr. Raso by the neighbors in an effort
to arrive at a solution before the September 8, 1987 meeting of the
Council.
M (Moore) to direct staff to inspect all sites in the future and,
if necessary, measure the plans for possible major increase in
footprint in family residences.
Councilwoman McCandliss recalled a previous motion to this effect
and Planning Director Krempl stated that this is being done at the
present time stating that the permit is issued by Building and
Housing Department after approval by the Engineering, Planning and
Fire Departments. Councilman Moore withdrew his motion.
MINUTES ' 8 ' September 1, 1987
21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Sergio Pereira, 491 Quail Court, addressed Council to explain
how he is personally remodeling his home in a piece-meal
fashion. He is now preparing to add a bedroom, and after
paying $1400 to $1600 in permits, he finds he is also obligated
to pay approximately $2,000 for a street light and $1,000 for a
sidewalk to accommodate a wheelchair. Mr. Sergio considers
this an "overload".
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) that this issue be referred to staff to report
back to the Council Meeting following the 7:00 p.m. Redevelopment
Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 1987.
b. Community Development Director Desrochers introduced a visiting
group of gentlemen from Japan studying urban problems, particularly
redevelopment throughout the State, and dropped by to observe the
City Council Meeting.
c. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, 144 Twin Oak Circle, similarly reported
that they are being assessed $2,900 for a street light and
sidewalk although other remodeled homes in the area have not
been assessed.
Council discussed this item with staff and was informed that the
Suttons were given the process to be followed, which included the
deferral secured by cash, or a lien contract which would have to be
approved by the Council. The Suttons have been told that the
improvements had to be secured but that they could go to the
Planning Department to apply for a waiver.
Councilman Malcolm suggested this item be brought back to Council
for a discussion of the lien contract at the same time as the
discussion for Mr. Pereira following the Redevelopment meeting on
Thursday, September 3, 1987.
d. Lynn Pankhurst, 171 Palomar, questioned staff's recommendation
for item 3d on the Consent Calendar and her desire to see this
project completed with the street going from 5th to 4th. The
Mayor explained that this could be considered by staff when
they next make a report.
e. Paul L. Greene, Sr. 141 Lotus Drive, questioned and was advised
that his residence is not included in the territory referenced
in Resolution 13228; and informed that approval of the Minutes
was for accuracy of the record and not for the content.
PULLED ITEMS - 3c, 3d, 4, 13, 15, 16
3c. RESIGNATION FROM MONTGOMERY PLANNING COMMITTEE DISTRICT - Ben
G. Patton, 44 Third Avenue, Suite E, Chula Vista.
MINUTES 9 ' September 1, 1987
Councilman Nader pulled the item to reflect on Mr. Patton's
erroneous belief that he "must" resign since he no longer is a
resident of the area. The City Attorney confirmed that there was
an amendment to the ordinance for the formation of the Committee to
state the slated candidates be composed of "electors" of the area,
requirement section states that one be an elector of the Community
Planning area "at the time of appointment".
MSUC (Nader/Cox) to defer acceptance of Mr. Patton's resignation;
to direct the City Clerk to contact Mr. Patton to advise him of the
City Attorney's opinion and ascertain whether he still wishes to
serve; and to bring the item back on September 8, 1987.
d. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDINANCE 2163 TO
EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TRAILER PARKS
- Rev. R. C. Flaugher, Chairman of Mobile Association PAC
R. C. Flaugher informed Council that many of the problems referred
to in his letter relative to Lloyds Mobilehome Park have been
resolved.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept staff's recommendation to report back
on September 8th.
4. REPORT REGARDING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT PALOMAR
STREET AND SECOND AVENUE (Continued from
meeting of August 25, 1987)
a. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
DESIGN AT PALOMAR STREET AND SECOND AVENUE
b. RESOLUTION 13232 APPROPRIATING $35,000 FROM TRAFFIC SIGNAL
FUND AND $45,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BLOCK
GRANT FUND FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PALOMAR STREET AND SECOND
AVENUE
Alternate I: If only $5,000 is appropriated for design, funds
are available in the Traffic Signal Fund. Construction costs
would be funded in the 1988-89 CIP from the Traffic Signal Fund
in the amount of $75,000 to $80,000.
Alternate II: $35,000 is currently available in the Traffic
Signal Fund. Unappropriated Block Grant Funds in the amount of
$45,000 is also available. Annual energy and maintenance costs
are estimated at $4,000.
Lynn Pankhurst, 171 Palomar, questioned the appropriation, the time
frame and expressed her choice of Re lution (a).
MINUTES 10 - September 1, 1987
RESOLUTION (a) OFFERED AND READ BY MAYOR COX.
Staff provided a visual to advise of the present sequence on the
priority list, and Councilmembers discussed the effect of this item
relative to the priority list.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
RESOLUTION (b) OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN NADER, read by Mayor Cox,
passed and approved. (Mayor Cox voted no.)
The 4/5 vote is necessary for an appropriation was approved for
full funding of the traffic signal.
13. ORDINANCE 2227 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT
MEDIATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The amendment to Section 9.50.070 clarifies that Chapter 9.50 is
applicable to mobilehome spaces when vacated; and addition of
Section 9.50.015 extends protection of Chapter 9.50 to recreational
vehicle residents in mobilehome parks providing they have
physically occupied their space for nine or more consecutive
months.
R. C. Flaugher, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, restated his concerns
expressed at previous meetings relative to the requirement of nine
months residency before protection is granted and the fact that
this requirement falls upon those who are in the lower income
bracket. Mr. Flaugher requested Council reconsider this
requirement.
Councilmembers addressed Mr. Flaugher's concerns and those of the
Mobilehome Issues Committee, plus the goal of staff toward the same
protection for all residents in the Parks regardless of the size of
the home.
Mary Frances Click, stated agreement with the changes to the
Municipal Code as proposed in this ordinance and requested
acceptance this evening.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) that the Ordinance, read by title be placed on
second reading and adopted, passed and approved.
MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to refer Mr. Flaugher's letter to the
Mobilehome Issues Committee for tighten the requirements for those
legitimate mobilehome residents to provide protection from day one.
Councilmembers agreed in concept and discussed the issues and how
they applied to vacationers and those who have been forced to move
from closed parks. Staff's original recommendation was that
recreational vehicles be covered from day one as long as they did
not have a form of rental agreement restricting them and, at the
same time, the language excluded the KOA Campground and the Chula
Vista Marina RV Park.
MINUTES - 11 - September 1, 1987
15. URGENCY
ORDINANCE 2229 TO PLACE A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING
ESTABLISHMENT OF CARDROOMS WITHIN THE
MONTGOMERY ANNEXATION AREA PENDING ADOPTION
OF THE MONTGOMERY SPECIFIC PLAN - PCM 88-9
-FIRST READING & ADOPTION
Staff recommends a 90 day moratorium and the holding of a public
hearing at the end of this period to consider extension of the
moratorium until implementation of the Montgomery Specific Plan.
The immediate concern is not whether or not a cardroom might be
reasonably located within the Montgomery area, but the lack of
appropriate planning and zoning review mechanisms in place at this
time.
Fran Burger, 3631 Putter Drive, stated opposition to the
ordinance. He and an associate purchased property, which is in
escrow, at Moss and Broadway for the purpose of establishing a
cardroom. The parking has been resolved, Mr. Burger anticipates
transferring his license to this parcel and all legal requirements
have been met under the City of Chula Vista's ordinance. The
Montgomery Area is now attempting to stop his plans according to a
County ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Rudolph advised of Section 502.150
applicable to all licenses which allows a change of location upon
the payment of the sum of $5.00 and upon the approval of the
Director of Planning. It would not be unlawful for the Director of
Planning to grant his approval without an ordinance, if requested
by the applicant, with his statement that he would abide by all the
rules as applicable to the property if it were in the old City of
Chula Vista, or if Council decides to pass the ordinance, an
exception to allow the location of cardrooms in that area under
whatever conditions specified could be inserted as long as
reasonable.
Mr. Burger restated his search for acceptable property for his
business and that he will abide by the rules and conditions of the
Chula Vista ordinances and request that this business be eliminated
from the moratorium.
Montgomery is holding a public hearing on the Montgomery Specific
Plan on September 2, and Councilman Nader suggested an alternate
for the applicant go through the Montgomery Planning Committee
rather than be subject to a moratorium.
MSC (Nader/McCandliss) to amend the ordinance to provide an
exemption from the moratorium for an applicant who obtains an
approval from the Montgomery Planning Committee. (Councilman
Malcolm abstained.)
MINUTES - 12 - September 1, 1987
The effect was confirmed that there would be three bodies making
the decision, the Montgomery Planning Committee, the Planning
Commission and the City Council. The Planning Director stated the
motion addresses the concern for an adequate review process. The
transfer presently requires no review whatsoever and with the
amendment the application for a use permit would be processed.
URGENCY ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, OFFERED BY MCCANDLISS, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
17. REPORT ON DESIGN AND COLOR SCHEME FOR SCOOT
TRACKLESS TROLLEYS
The Transit Coordinator gave a presentation on the two choices of
the subcommittee, Councilmembers Moore and McCandliss, on the
recommended design and color scheme for the South Coast
Organization Operating Transit (SCOOT) Trackless Trolleys. Mr.
Gustafson described the two colors with the coordinating wood trim,
the paneling preferred and the use of the City's logo on the side
of the Trolley as well as the etched logoon the cupola windows. It
was the unanimous recommendation of the subcommittee to go with the
red with ash trim.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the recommendation of the Subcommittee.
Director of Management Services Thomson stated that the policy for
the logo states consistency, and the recommendation of the use of
one color rather than multicolored.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to make the logo for the trolley all one color and
that the color be gold.
22. REPORT OF THE. CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss recommended that Council go into closed
session to discuss Evergreen vs. the City of Chula Vista.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to recess into Closed Session following this
meeting.
b. Staff investigated the sewage odor problem at the Bayfront, and
found a storm drain pipe that needs to be flushed. This was
referred to the Port District as it is under their jurisdiction.
23. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox thanked Councilman Moore for the time he gave for
interviews on this item, resulting in the following appointments.
MINUTES ' 13 ' September 1, 1987
Commission on Aging Linda Gilstrap and Gregory Hitchcock,
and reappointment of Mary Jean diRienzo
Human Relations Commission Harry Hashimoto , and Patrick Howell;
Board of Appeals Myrl McArthur
Resource Conservation Wilbur Young and Charles Wendorf
International Friendship Teresa Ann Thomas
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to ratify the appointments.
b. Mayor Cox requested a date to be set for interviews for the
Planning Commission vacancy, the Montgomery Planning Committee
Member two vacancies, and the reappointment or replacement of
Member of Library Board of Trustees. There was an erroneous
assumption that this member was not eligible for appointment which
should be addressed.
The date for interviews has been set for Monday, September 14th at
5:30 p.m., and the City Clerk is directed to notice this date.
24. COUNCIL COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN NADER:
c. RESOLUTION 13233 SUPPORTING THE IMPOSITION OF THE PENALTY OF
LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR THOSE CONVICTED OF
SELLING DEADLY DRUGS FOR PROFIT (Deputy
City Manager)
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN NADER, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously for
submission to the Resolutions Committee of the League of California
Cities at their annual meeting.
COUNCILMAN MALCOLM:
d. Report of the Legislative Committee relative to Legislative
Items impacting the 1987 Legislative Program: AB 768 (Floyd)
Crimes: Firearms
Councilman Malcolm reported this bill died in Committee and the
Council will be updated next year when it again is considered.
At 7:30 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss
Evergreen v. Chula Vista and Potential Litigation.
ADJOURNMENT AT 7:45 p.m. to the adjourned meeting of September 3,
1987 following the 4:00 p.m. Redevelopment Agency Meeting, and to
the regular meeting of September 8, 1987 at 7 p.m. and to the
Council tour on Saturday, September 12 at 8 a.m.
_tune, Deputy City Clerk