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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/11/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, November lO, 1987 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Nader, Moore, McCand~iss, Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Harron PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - a. PRESENTATION OF RED RIBBON PLEDGES Jim Fry, Red Ribbon Campaign Chairman, representing the Robert B. Scholer VFW POST 2111, presented the Mayor and Councilmembers with 5,268 Red Ribbon Pledges received from students and citizens of the City of Chula Vista. Mayor Cox thanked Mr. Fry for his efforts working with the Red Ribbon Pledge program. b. RESOLUTION 13315 COMMENDING DON LeCOMPTE FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION ON AGING c. RESOLUTION 13316 COMMENDING BUS JOHNSON FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION ON AGING d. RESOLUTION 13317 COMMENDING REBECCA C. HERNANDEZ FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION e. RESOLUTION 13318 COMMENDING STEPHEN A. TAYLOR FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 2 November lO, 1987 f. RESOLUTION 13319 COMMENDING MICHAEL A. GREEN FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION g. RESOLUTION 13320 COMMENDING OTIS PEMBERTON POSTHUMOUSLY FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE h. RESOLUTION 13321 COMMENDING KENNETH H. KIMBALL FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS Mayor Cox read the Resolutions citing the above members for service. Mona Pemberton will receive the Resolution for her late husband, Otis Pemberton, who served on the Town Centre Project Area Committee. The Mayor announced that the resolutions will be presented to the Commissioners at the banquet on Thursday, November 12, 1987. i. Rosemary Malcolm, who organized the Bonita Vista High School Homecoming, made presentations to Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore and McCandliss for their support and assistance with the festivities. CONSENT CALENDAR (3a - 13) Items pulled: 3a, 3b, 6, ll, 12, 13 Mayor Cox announced he would be abstaining from the vote on item 4, awaiting a decision from the FPPC regarding a potential conflict of interest on Bonita Long Canyon and Rancho del Rey items. He also noted that a 4/Sths vote would be required for item 4 as it is an appropriation of funds. MSC (Cox/McCandliss) for approval of the Consent Calendar. (Mayor Cox abstained on item 4) 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST URGING THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AN AIDS "RAP'N DOWN CONTEST - San Diego AIDS Project, 3777 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 Pulled from Consent Calendar. b. PETITION (signed by 5 neighbors) TO POLICE TRESPASSING PROBLEMS IN THE 500 BLOCK OF CENTER STREET BETWEEN BEECH AND FIFTH AVENUE Submitted by Gladys Wilson, 531-A Center Street, Chula Vista, CA 92010 Pulled from Consent Calendar. c. REQUEST THAT THE CITY ADDRESS THE SIGN OF THE "K" GASOLINE STATION IN THE AREA OF CASTLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL - Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Drive, Chula Vista 92011 Council directed a letter be sent to the owner of the gas station listing Mr. Greene's concerns. MINUTES 3 - November lO, 1987 d. REQUEST TO PROVIDE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON REVIEW OF SIGN ORDINANCE - Thomas A. Martin, President, Chamber of Commerce, 233 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista 92010 Staff was directed to contact the Chamber of Commerce to invite them to work with City and the affected property owners in an effort to bring about the removal of non-conforming signs. 4. RESOLUTION 13322 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM BONITA LONG CANYON PARTNERSHIP FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES IN LOT 189 OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 86-3, UNIT NO. 3 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) It is expected that several of the homeowners of the subject lots will own horses and desire access to the open space trail system. The property will be maintained as a part of the Open Space District No. 14 {Bonita Long Canyon Open Space District). 5. RESOLUTION 13323 APPROVING FINAL MAP, FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 87-1, CORONA VISTA, ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, THE PUBLIC STREETS DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION, APPROVING INTERIM FINANCING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Final Map approval constitutes the creation of 14 single family units as well as acceptance of portions of Camino Elevado and Otay Lakes Road for public use, and acceptance of open space, general utility and sewer easements. The developer, Corona Vista Partners, Ltd. is entering into an Interim Facilities Financing Agreement wherein the developer agrees to pay his fair share of the cost of public improvements to be provided under the EastLake I Public Facilities Financing Plan; and will not protest the establishment of a facilities benefit assessment district. 6. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ANTICIPATED COSTS TO DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS Pulled from Consent Calendar. 7. RESOLUTION 13324 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND JOE E. AND LUCILLE W. TREVISANI FOR REPAYMENT OF FUNDS ADVANCED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DEFERRED IMPROVEMENTS IN "D" STREET MINUTES 4 November lO, 1987 Council authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Joe D. a~d Lucille W. Trevisani; authorized the City Clerk to record said agreements; and directed the Director of Finance to collect the funds and reimburse Gas Tax Fund Account 250-3860. 8. RESOLUTION 13325 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TWO TURF MOWERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Council awarded the contract to low bidder, C. R. Jaeschke, Inc. in the amount of $36,199, and appropriated funds from the unappropriated reserve of the Equipment Replacement Fund. 9. RESOLUTION 13326 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ONE 15-PASSENGER VAN Council awarded the contract to low bidder, Fuller Ford in the amount of $16,181.26 (available in Account 100-1511-5565). lO. RESOLUTION 13327 RESCINDING COUNCIL RESOLUTION 13291 AND GRANTING EASEMENTS TO LINCOLN-HILLTOP BUSINESS CENTER Easements in Palm Road were granted by Resolution No. 13291 to Hilltop-Main at the time that escrow closed on the property. Council authorized the Mayor to sign a new grant deed on behalf of the City, naming the new owner, Lincoln Hilltop Business Center, as the grantee. ll. REPORT DENSITY BONUS REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED 37 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 36, 38 and 54 WOODLAWN AVENUE RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH GLENN S. THOMAS, JAMES E. EVANS, AND RICHARD W. NINDE FOR AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING UNITS Pulled from Consent Calendar. 12. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2.04.580 and 2.04.590 RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR FIRST READING Pulled from Consent Calendar. 13. REPORT MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN PRELIMINARY REPORT Pulled from Consent Calendar. MINUTES - B - November lO, 1987 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 14. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FACILITIES THROUGH THE PROPOSED RANCHO DEL SUR SUBDIVISION SOUTH OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND WEST OF MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE (Continued from meeting of October 27, 1987) Councilman Malcolm announced he would abstain from voting on this item as he holds Great American stock. City Manager Goss announced a letter received from the Director of Construction of the Rancho del Sur project stating that the Board of Directors of Rancho del Sur requested a withdrawal of the subject request. MSC (Moore/Cox) that item 14 be filed. (Councilman Malcolm abstained) 15. PUBLIC HEARING TO FORM CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 16, WOODLAND PARK Staff announced that several items required to be completed before submittal of the final map to Council for approval are still pending and recommended that this public hearing be continued to the meeting of November 17, 1987. MSUC (Moore/Nader) to continue the public hearing to the meeting of November 17, 1987. 16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Pat Barajas, 375 "J" Street, complained to Councilmembers about potholes on "j" Street which appeared shortly after the street was repaved. Mayor Cox asked Mr. Barajas to compile a list for submission to staff showing exactly where these potholes are so that staff can inspect them for appropriate action. PULLED ITEMS 3a. REQUEST URGING THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AN AIDS "RAP'N DOWN CONTEST - San Diego AIDS Project, 3777 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 Staff recommended that this letter be filed and that a letter of explanation be transmitted to the Health Education Coordinator for the San Diego Aids Project. Councilwoman McCandliss disagreed with staff's recommendation stating that Council should support this application in some manner to reach that segment of the community. MINUTES - 6 - November lO, 198~ MS (McCandltss/Cox) that a letter be prepared to support an application to the United States Conference of Mayors, basically stating Council's confidence in the San Diego AIDS Project and the need for education for the Black and Latino community on the dangers of AIDS. Following a discussion and questions relative to the need for expenditure of $20,000, Council concurred an-education program for that Black and Latino segment of the community would benefit everyone. SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to send a letter to the San Diego AIDS Project to include the City's support for the Rap 'n Down contest without explaining the City's position on the funding; and a second letter stating that, if the City was asked to aid in support of the contest, the City would be willing to do that. b. PETITION (signed by 5 neighbors) TO POLICE TRESPASSING PROBLEMS IN THE 500 BLOCK OF CENTER STREET BETWEEN BEECH AND FIFTH AVENUE Submitted by Gladys Wilson, 531-A Center Street, Chula Vista, CA 92010 City Manager Goss reported on the results of the November 9th meeting with the residents and neighbors of the DUNES. An eight foot block wall extension will replace the torn chain-link fence at a cost of $400 with funding by the residents, the neighbors and the City; the repairs should be completed by the end of the week. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the staff report as verbally reported. 6. RESOLUTION 13328 PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ANTICIPATED COSTS TO DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS $9,400 is required for disposal of paint waste materials and $15,600 for consulting services in connection with the paint pit removal for a total of $25,000 from the General Fund Reserves. Councilman Malcolm pulled this item because he had questions of staff relative to the advisability of corrective action to the pits at the same time as when the soil inspection is being done. Deputy Director of Public Works/Operation Swanson explained the reasons for the unanticipated costs. City Manager Goss also noted that the Resolution should be amended to read $25,000, instead of $10,000, to correctly reflect the computation on the staff report. Mayor Cox announced this would be a 4/Sths vote because of the appropriation of funds. MINUTES 7 November lO, 1987 MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve Resolution 11328 as amended to state that the sum of $25,000 be appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Reserve. ll. REPORT DENSITY BONUS REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED 37 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 36, 38 and 54 WOODLAWN AVENUE RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH GLENN S. THOMAS, JAMES E. EVANS, AND RICHARD W. NINDE FOR AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING UNITS T.E.N. Developers is proposing to develop a thirty-seven-unit apartment project for families, the procedure for which is contained in the City's Ordinance 12135. The issue before the City Council is to decide whether or not to grant the density bonus of six units, as approved by the Planning Commission or, in accordance with State law, agree to offer equivalent financial incentives. If Council approves the density bonus, Staff recommends approval of the Housing Cooperation Agreement between the City and the developer outlining the terms and conditions of the density bonus. If Council votes to offer equivalent financial incentives, it is recommended that the issue be sent back to staff for consideration of various alternatives. Councilwoman McCandliss asked that staff give their rationale for their support of this project and why multifamily housing is being proposed in an area that is already fully built up. Planning Director Krempl responded that the Design Review Committee is aware that Council has given them flexibility to not approve a project that is high in density. This project, however, has a density of 31 per acre, which with the density bonus will be 37 per acre. The Design Review Committee was pleased with how the density was placed on site as well as the proposed use of open space. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to continue this item for one week and to direct staff to bring to the attention of Council the Planning Commission and Design Review Commission Minutes, as well as renderings of the project. 12. ORDINANCE 2240 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2.04.580 and 2.04.590 RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR - FIRST READING The Ordinance authorizes a five percent increase effective on the first pay period in January of 1988. Councilman Nader pulled this item because he had a problem of voting an increase without the approval of the people. MINUTES 8 - November lO, 1987 M (Nader) that the amount be changed to 4%. (The motion died for lack of a second) Mayor Cox noted that there was a Charter change that was approved by the voters of the City which allows an increase in Council's salary not to exceed 5%. ORDINANCE OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved. (Councilman Nader voted no) 3. REPORT MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN PRELIMINARY REPORT (Director of Parks and Recreation) Staff's recommends Council to accept the report and give conceptual approval to the proposed Master Plan except that reconsideration be given to the realignment of Park Way, the timing of the addition of a sculpture garden, conversion of Plunge covered seating area to classroom and the timing of the addition of architectural features to Parkway. It was also recommended that the irrigation upgrades, rebuilding of Plunge bleachers and roof, and interior renovations to Parkway Center and Gymnasium be moved to Priority 1 and that the installation of sculpture area and recreation center patio be deleted from Priority 1. It was also recommended that Council authorize staff to proceed with the final plan approval process and environmental review, following which staff will seek approval of the final master plan by the Parks and Recreation Commission, Town Centre Project Area Committee and Design Review Committee. The preliminary cost estimate for the total construction is $2.8 million. Approximately $1 million is currently available for this project. Landscape Architect Greg Nowell addressed Councilmembers, and with graphics, pointed out the highlights of his presentation which addressed a lack of identity for Memorial Park which could be solved with a unified architectural statement. Solutions were offered to address the parking and circulation problems, security and safety for park users, storm drainage areas, play area relocation and changes and to the Memorial Bowl. The proposed- realignment of Park Way to include all the facilities of Memorial Park into one large area was presented. The design team was congratulated on a complete and thorough job and Council thoroughly evaluated the changes, the reasons for the choice of different materials and the priorities for accomplishment. MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to accept the report to give conceptual approval knowing the item will be coming back with the recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Commission, the Town Centre Project Area Committee and the Design Review Committee. MINUTES - 9 - November lO, 1987 Mayor Cox commented that this was a long overdue effort and stated agreement with staff on their priorities. Th Mayor also requested staff to evaluate whether the City should look to utilizing some of the fine art funds for the focal point proposed for Memorial Park. 17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Schedule of offsite improvements related to Homart Homart has not requested a permit to accomplish the road work that will take four weeks and coincide with the Christmas shopping season. After discussion, Councilmembers concurred that staff not issue the permit for road work until January 4, 1988. b. City Manager gave Councilmembers several dates for possible scheduling of General Plan Meetings and TV training sessions, the dates to be confirmed by telephone with the Council secretary. There will be a Council tour on Saturday, December 5. 18. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Funding for the December 9th CA Transportation Commission's dinner On December 9 and lO, 1987 at the Hotel del Coronado, t"B'ere will be a meeting of the California Transportation Commission members, the San Diego Association of Governments and the South Bay Transportation Coalition. On the evening of December 9th, The Pointe has offered their boat for a cocktail cruise on Chula Vista Bay. Mayor Cox is requesting an appropriation of funds to provide the facility at the Nature Interpretlye Center for the dinner to be co-hosted by Senator Deddeh, the above mentioned agencies and, if approved, by the City of Chula Vista. The City's share would be the facility, some transportation in and out of the facility and the sending of invitations. MS (Cox/Moore) to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $1,000 to fund the City's support. (Councilman Malcolm and Councilwoman McCandliss voted no) Motion failed for lack of a 4/5 vote needed for the appropriation of funds. b. Establishment of Chula Vista Museum With the present efforts being expended on the Memorial Park, Mayor Cox suggested that the Museum could be ideally located in the Senior Referral Building. MS (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to work with the Historical Society to determine their ability to work at that particular site in the creation of a museum. Councilmembers disagreed with the motion, particularly since no determination had been made to vacate the site, as well as the disadvantages it would create at the site by the need for parking. MINUTES - lO November lO, 1987 RESTATED MOTION MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to work with the Chula Vista Historical Society to determine the desirability and feasibility of developing a museum to house the memorabilia and artifacts being collected by a number of private parties with the intent of ultimately developing a museum for the City of Chula Vista. 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCILMAN MALCOLM: a. Reconsideration of requirements for the Castle Park Montessori School - Ken Harlan, 347 L Street, appeared to state that, although the funding he sought for completion of the work at the school had not been received, he did receive the funds from another source. Mr. Harlan thanked Councilmembers for their previous advice, and requested that he be granted a meeting with the City Manager to explain the problems he has experienced in pursuit of this endeavor. b. Taping of Closed Sessions Because of the apparent lack of a third affirmative vote, this issue will not be pursued. c. The City Attorney was asked to bring back a resolution mandating that mobilehome park owners, within a reasonable period of time as in State guidelines, give the mobilehome owners the first right of refusal to buy the park. COUNCILMAN NADER: d. The suggestion was made that the Marina View Park at "J" and Bay Streets be appropriately named for Dr. Martin Luther King to give evidence of the City of Chula Vista's recognition of this great American. Councilman Nader asked that staff refer this request to the Parks and Recreation Department for a report to be brought back on a future agenda. Councilman Malcolm re'quested a list of all parks' names be included in the report; and Councilwoman McCandliss requested that staff search for a verbal or stated policy of the City which states that parks not be named for people. COUNCILMAN MOORE: e. On Wednesday, November llth, at the Memorial Bowl there will be memorial services at ll:O0 a.m. for veterans. No closed Session was held at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:35 p.m. City Council adjourned to the regular meeting of November 17, 1987 at 7 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Jean Fortune D.~puty City Clerk ll07C