HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/01/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. January 17, 1984
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Moore,
McCandliss, Malcolm
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 20, 1983 AND JANUARY 10,
1984
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE - Mayor Cox
Mayor Cox covered the following topics in his State of the City Message:
Personnel, City Services, Public Improvements, Bayfront Redevelopmerit
District, Activities on the Unified Port District Property, Town Centre
Redevelopment District, Otay Valley Road Redevelopment District, Meeting the
City's Housing Needs, Significant Activities in the Eastern Portion of the
City, Other New Facilities, Fine Arts in Chula Vista and Looking Ahead to the
Future.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST TO CLEAN UP TRASH ON "E" STREET BY I-5 (Mrs. Dolores Mohrs)
Mrs. Mohrs outlined several problems including poor lighting on I-5 on-ramp;
bushes hampering vision; no "yield" sign, making it difficult to enter
freeway, bushes blocking ramp exit on "E" Street, and trash on both sides of
the freeway from "E" Street to the National City Exit on I-5.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this matter to staff and Caltrans.
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b. REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE HEALTH CHECK PROGRAM FOR PETS
(Richard J. Maraziti, D.V.M. AAA ANIMAL HOSPITAL)
Dr. Maraziti, AAA Animal Hospital offered his participation in the free health
check program for pets adopted from the Chula Vista Animal Shelter in addition
to the present participant, The Pet Clinic. He fekt the services of more than
one clinic should be considered as being in the best interest of adopted pets.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to refer this item to the City Manager for review and
action as appropriate.
c REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF PORT COMMISSIONER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARK AT
CROSBY STREET WATERFRONT SITE (Harborview Community Council)
Chairman A1 Ducheny, Harborview Community Council, an organization of
residents and businesspersons in the Logan Heights area, stated they have been
working since May 1983 to secure a viable Bay access park for their community
at the foot of Crosby Street south of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. They
enlisted Chula Vista's support for development of a park on this site.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to refer this item to the Port Commission as an information
item.
Council discussion ensued regarding Councilman Malcolm's request to have a
report back from staff; concerns of duplicating Port Commission's
jurisdiction; possibility of having the City's Port Commissioner speak on this
item at a future redevelopment meeting.
d. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
(1) Laquetta Sanchez
580 "L" Street, E-4
Chula Vista CA 92011
A claim was filed in the amount of $50,000. Due to the questionable liability
to the City and in order to commence the statute of limitations, it was
recommended by Carl Warren and Company and the Risk Management staff that this
claim be rejected.
(2) Michelle Billups and
John & Barbara Billups
134 Ranier Court
Chula Vista CA 92011
A claim was filed against the City in excess of $10,000 for personal injuries
sustained by Michelle Billups when she was struck by an automobile in the
intersection of East Orange Avenue and Max Avenue. Due to the questionable
liability on the part of the City and in order to commence the statute of
limitations, it was recommended by Carl Warren and Company and the Risk
Management staff that the City reject this claim.
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MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to reject the claims.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN
FOR 17.6 ACRES AT THE INTERSECTION OF FLOWER AND
"E" STREETS FROM MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (Director of Planning)
a. RESOLUTION 11507 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FOR 17.6 ACRES AT THE
INTERSECTION OF FLOWER AND "E" STREETS FROM
MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
5. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-83-F - REZONING OF 17.6 ACRES ON BOTH SIDES
OF THE O0 BLOCK OF THE EAST FLOWER STREET FROM
R-3-P-13 TO R-3-P-23 -- JOHN W. GARDNER, JR. AND
JOHN MORGAN (Director of Planning)
a. ORDINANCE 2063 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY
SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE REZONING LOT 57 MORGAN/GARDNER SUBDIVISION
FROM R-3-P-13 TO R-3-P-16 AND LOT 58 FROM
R-3-P-13 TO R-3-P-19 - FIRST READING
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
EUCALYPTUS GROVE, CHULA VISTA TRACT 84-1,
MORGAN/GARDNER (Director of Planning)
a. RESOLUTION 11508 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
EUCALYPTUS GROVE, CHULA VISTA TRACT 84-1 -
MORGAN/GARDNER
Mayor Cox stated Items 4, 5 and 6 will be considered together since they are
related.
Councilman Scott abstained from voting because of a possible conflict of
interest and left the dais at this time.
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearings.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Principal Planner Lee showed various plats of the area and stated in 1978 a
precise plan was approved for the site involving a medium density apartment
project of 205 units, or ll.7 dwelling units per net acre. This plan was
never implemented and the applicant now proposes to develop the property with
an apartment project of 376 units, for a net yield of 21.3 dwelling units per
acre. The proposed density would necessitate the rezoning of the site, as
well as the site's designation from "Medium Density Residential (4-12 DU/AC)"
to "High Density Residential (13-26 DU/AC)"
City Council Meeting - 4 - January 17, 1984
The Environmental Impact Report on this project, EIR-84-2, was certified by
the Planning Commission on December 14, 1983, and forwarded to the City
Council for certification.
The Planning Commission, in accordance with their Resolution No. GPA-83-6,
recommended adoption of the proposal.
ZONE CHANGE
The applicant requested a change of zone for two lots located on both sides of
the O0 block of East Flower Street, east of Hilltop Drive from R-3-P-13 to
R-3-P-23.
The project site consists of Lots 57 and 58 of the Morgan/Gardner subdivision
and is located on both sides of East Flower Street, east of Hilltop Drive, and
contains a total of 17.59 acres. Since the lots have been recently
subdivided, the properties have been graded and the slopes located on the
westerly portions of the lots have been landscaped. East Flower Street has
also been fully improved.
The Planning Commission recommended the subject properties be rezoned from
R-3-P-13 to R-3-P-16 (Lot 57) and R-3-P-19 (Lot 58) in accordance with their
Resolution PCZ-83-F.
TENTATIVE MAP
The applicant submitted the Tentative Map known as Eucalyptus Grove, Chula
Vista Tract 84-1 in order to develop a 376-unit condominium project on lots 57
and 58 of the Morgan-Gardner subdivision located on both sides of the O0 block
of East Flower Street and east of Hilltop Drive.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Tentative Map in
accordance with their Resolution PCS-84-1.
Council discussion ensued regarding various aspects of construction; density
of 33 units an acre; 1-1 parking ratio; traffic problems on Bonita Road;
concern with coordination of the improvements (Caltrans, developer and City);
a light at Flower Street; coordinated signal system to be interconnected
(including master counter usage); State's modifications on South Bay ramps to
be completed in Spring; Bonita Glen traffic light to be installed this summer;
proposed signal at Flower Street to be included in 5 year Capital Improvement
Program; proposed alignment of Bonita Road; County and Caltrans improvements
prior to City's would prevent necessity of tearing up roads twice.
Allan Perry, Attorney for the applicant, 1900 Central Federal Tower, San Diego
92101, stated they are in complete agreement with the staff report adding the
design is sensitive, of substantial quality and will provide a significant
number of low rental homes for the community. According to the developer's
proposed schedule, it will be completed within 18-24 months.
City Council Meeting - 5 - January 17, 1984
Council discussion continued regarding the cooperation between developer and
staff; developer has no responsibility for coordination between County and
Caltrans; EIR states traffic is not significantly affected; why haven't the
lights been synchronized now; improvements being done now are for existing
traffic problems insufficient capacity for left turns; improvements not
relative to Morgan/Gardner subdivision.
George Felix, Alvarado Design and Associates, 3940 Gresham, San Diego, 92109,
stated he designed the original plan of several years ago. He explained his
architectural plan stating this is an entrance to the City and the main
concern is the view looking down; he wished to create a quality project; the
market changes rapidly; the challenge was to fit in with the existing homes
and neighbors; expensive roofings; open space more than meets the requirements
and exceeds the standard.
Carol Freno, 3703 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita, CA 92002 representing the
Sweetwater Valley Civic Association referred to her letter of October 17
stating a traffic study is needed prior to any further construction. They
were told traffic would be alleviated and now there is a question of
credibility involved in this whole traffic situation. The EIR states traffic
could be mitigated and they have been pleading with the government entities
involved. They have supportable figures from the California Highway Patrol
and Chula Vista Police Department approving a traffic light within lO0 feet of
the intersection which needs to be studied and addressed.
Frank Ferreira, 250 Bonita Glen, Chula Vista, Ca 92010, spoke in support of
Gardner's project adding low level traffic cannot be maintained at a gateway
to the City.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
Mayor Cox called a recess at 8:40 p.m. for Council to examin~e the model of
the proposed development displayed in the Council Chamber.
The meeting reconvened at at 8:45 p.m.
Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern with the traffic problem on
Bonita Road and asked Council not to make an irresponsible decision which
would reflect on the City. Traffic Engineer Glass reported he met with the
County and State to combine their joint efforts in the area within the
proximity of the freeway. The conclusion was: (1) split phasing to Plaza
Bonita Rd on Lynwood Road (would get its own phase), separate phase for Plaza
Bonita can now provide double right-turn lanes; (2) modification of northbound
freeway ramps, geometrics of intersections eliminated free right-turn lanes
(now a double right-turn lane off freeway controlled by signal). Provide
double left-turns northbound onto the freeway. The State will be going out
some time this Spring to revamp southbound ramps and eliminate free right-turn
lanes; provide eastbound double left-turn lanes onto freeway which will
conclude State's improvements of operations. Chula Vista's project will be to
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install a traffic signal at Bonita Glen this will go out to bid with
construction this Summer. Flower/Bonita Rd/"E" Street project will be put
into the CIP and will be timed in accordance with the project. the last
portion of short term improvements will be to interconnect some sort of system
to interconnect County and State, Bonita Glen signal and future signal in next
year and a half.
a. RESOLUTION 11507 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FOR 17.6 ACRES AT THE
INTERSECTION OF FLOWER AND "E" STREETS FROM
MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (Councilman Scott was
not present and abstained from voting).
a. ORDINANCE 2063 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY
SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE REZONING LOT 57 MORGAN/GARDNER SUBDIVISION
FROM R-3-P-13 TO R-3-P-16 AND LOT 58 FROM
R-3-P-13 TO R-3-P-19 - FIRST READING
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and aplroved unanimously.
(Councilman Scott was not present and abstained from voting .
a. RESOLUTION 11508 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
EUCALYPTUS GROVE, CHULA VISTA TRACT 84-1
MORGAN/GARDNER
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (Councilman Scott was not
present and abstained from voting).
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for staff to come back to Council with quarterly reports in
regard to what progress is being made with interconnect with signals,
development of when proposed street modifications and Flower/"E" Street
intersection would be complete.
The motion passed unanimously with Councilman Moore making the suggestion that
copies of communication as it pertains to County and Caltrans be included in
Council packets. (Councilman Scott was not present and abstained from
voting).
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 8-9-10)
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar.
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All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by
the Council and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed
below. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless good
cause is shown prior to the time the Council votes on the motion to adopt.
8. RESOLUTION 11509 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE RESTROOMS AT MENZEL FIELD AND RIENSTRA
SPORTS COMPLEX (Director of Building and Housing}
On May lO, 1983, the City Council awarded a contract to Walt Clyne
Construction Company in the amount of $60,546 for the construction of restroom
facilities at Menzel Field and Rienstra Sports Complex.
The contract with Walt Clyne Construction Company specified the work be
completed within one hundred twenty working days from the authorized starting
date of July 30, 1983. The completed buildings were final-inspected and
approved by the the City Building Department on December 16, 1983, within the
specified contract time period.
9. RESOLUTION ll510 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF THE PALOMAR STREET WALKWAY AND
- AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND
TRANSFERRING $5,000 TO THE PALOMAR STREET WALKWAY
PROJECT (Community Development Director)
The project consists of the installation of an asphalt walkway on the south
side of Palomar Street which extends from Broadway Avenue to the Palomar
Street trolley station. Council appropriated $5,000 of Community Development
Block Grant funds for this joint City/County-sponsored project during the
1983-84 Block Grant budget process. On January 3, 1984, Council approved an
additional outlay of $5,000.
The County estimates a total construction cost of $28,000 for the walkway, of
which the County is paying $18,000. A portion of the project site is within
Chula Vista's limits; therefore, the City is contributing its share of the
cost estimated at $10,000.
lO. ORDINANCE NO. 2062 AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 OF CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING
OF DAYTIME CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION (City Attorney)
This amendment allows the Council to hold daytime meetings. It requires that
a resolution authorizing the daytime meeting be passed two weeks in advance.
The ordinance was placed on First Reading at the meeting of January 10, 1984.
End of Consent Calendar
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RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
11. RESOLUTION 11511 AMENDING THE BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN BY
DELETING THEREFROM THE SHELL OIL COMPANY AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BONITA ROAD AND BONITA GLEN
DRIVE (Director of Planning)
On October 25, 1983, the City Council considered a report submitted by the
Planning Department outlining three methods by which the Shell Oil Company
property located at the southeast corner of Bonita Road and Bonita Glen Drive
could be developed. The City Council voted 3 to 2 to delete the subject
property from the boundaries of the Bonita Glen Specific Plan.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman Scott and Councilwoman
McCandliss voting "no".
Councilman Moore stated he voted for the resolution because the original
intent of the plan would be under one developer. If it can't be done under
one developer, he questioned the need for a Specific Plan.
12. RESOLUTION 11512 GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO C. E. WYLIE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE TOWN CENTRE PARKING
STRUCTURE FROM DECEMBER 19, 1983 through JANUARY
16, 1984 (Director of Building and Housing)
In a previous statement, Council was requested to grant C. E. Wylie an
extension of time from the original contract date of November 30 to December
19, 1983. The Council was then informed that additional days should be
granted for inclement weather to January 6, 1984. More inclement weather has
forced work stoppages at the project site. Within this time period, the heavy
rains had caused muddy conditions that prohibited the finishing of the service
road and apron at the parking structure entrances. Those additional 'rain'
days cause staff to recommend a contract extension to January 16, 1984.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Councilman Moore stated he looked at the structure today and suggested staff
liaison' with construction people for some official posting to detour the
amount of traffic around the muddy areas. Director of Building and Housing
Grady stated the contractor will be required to clean the mud off when the
project is completed. Mayor Cox asked about the landscaping schedule adjacent
to Memorial Park. This will begin within the next 15 days with a tentative
deadline being February 15.
13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss requested a Closed Session at the end of the meeting
for matters of personnel.
City Council Meeting - 9 - January 17, 1984
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for Closed Session for personnel matters at the end of
meeting.
b. City Manager Goss stated Director of Building and Housing Grady made an
investigation two nights ago regarding the unshielded lights at Starlight
Center. Mr. Grady reported Roy Hodge, Zoning Enforcement Officer,
contacted Mr. Ghiloni and verified that the lights were exceptionally
bright. Mrs. Blackman, Director of Starlight, attempted to shield it but
this did not help. The Zoning Enforcement Officer suggested she turn
them off in the meantime and take permanent steps to correct this by
Wednesday. The light fixtures will be removed.
c. City Manager Goss reported the violation of the boat being on Jetco
property and has been removed is no longer an issue.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
14. FOLLOW-UP REPORT FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING 1911 BLOCK ACT
PROCEEDINGS ON MANKATO STREET BETWEEN FOURTH
AVENUE AND GLOVER AVENUE (south side only)
(City Engineer)
The Mankato Street missing improvements are located on the side-street
frontage of two corner lots and extend for a distance of about 270 linear feet
between Fourth Avenue and Glover Avenue. Both property owners are unable (or
unwilling) to participate in the installation of the missing improvements even
though the City accepted responsibility for about 50% of the project's cost.
The owners' opposition and the necessity for a 4/5's Council vote to overrule
their protest convinced staff that implementation of 1911 Block Act
proceedings would be an ineffective tool to finance the project. The City
Engineer recommended no action be undertaken until the properties are
redeveloped.
He further recommended Council, during FY 1984-85 budget deliberations,
consider the use of Block Grant funds to construct the project's curb, gutter
and pavement work. Construction of these items is estimated to cost about
$12,000 ($9,200 in construction cost and $2,800 in engineering and inspection
expenses).
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept the report.
15. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE TO MTDB
The City of Imperial Beach has appointed Mayor Brian Bilbray to represent the
cities of Imperial Beach, National City and Chula Vista on the Metropolitan
Transit Development Board. Chula Vista is responsible for appointing an
alternate for Mayor Bilbray and is required to notify MTDB as soon as this has
occurred.
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MSUC {Moore/Scott) to appoint Councilwoman McCandliss as alternate and for the
City Clerk to notify MTDB Board of the selection made.
b. Mayor Cox stated a regular Council Conference is scheduledfor January
26. The League of California Cities Banquet is also scheduled for that
evening. It was suggested, with the concurrence of the Council, to drop
the Chip Seal item as Councilman Malcolm would not be present at the
meeting.
c. Mayor Cox requested authorization to go to Sacramento on Friday, January
20, to meet with the State Board of Fish and Game.
MSUC {McCandliss/Moore) to authorize Mayor Cox to travel to Sacramento on
Friday, January 20.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Moore was concerned regarding the traffic pattern to Plaza
Bonita Shopping Center on Bonita Road. He suggested asking the County or
Caltrans to consider two lane off-ramps going south off Bonita Road so
traffic could flow faster.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) for staff to review potential of adding additional lane
from 1-805 to Lynwood Road and Plaza Bonita to northbound off ramp.
b. Councilman Moore commented traffic along "E" Street is heavy today and
questioned how it will be in three to four years. He indicated National
City should contribute to putting in the street improvements as they
stand to gain financially (Bonita Plaza Shopping Center).
Councilman Moore suggested having a Subcommittee talk to National City.
City Engineer Lippitt responded he has not discussed the traffic problem
with National City. If there are major high-cost and long-term solutions
are needed, it would be something National City should be involved with.
c. Councilman Scott suggested the developers be responsible for half of the
Flower Street traffic light.
d. Mayor Cox congratulated Councilman Malcolm on his appointment to the
Coastal Commission.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:04 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for January 24, 1984 at
7:00 p.m. and to the Council Conference Thursday, January 26, lg84 at 4:00 p.m.
PATRICIA A. GUARDACOSTA
Deputy City Clerk
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