HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/02/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. February 21, 1984
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Malcolm,
Moore, McCandliss
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 (None)
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PROCLA~b~TION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 26, 1984 AS "SELF-HELP AWARENESS WEEK"
Mayor Cox presented the Proclamation to Miss Sharon Delgado of the Head Injury
Foundation.
At 7:03 p.m. the Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY NUBIAN CORPORATION
(Community Development Director)
The Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None)
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Que/y Collicott, 827 Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, stated the park south
of Rohr has no telephone. He felt it was needed in case of emergencies
at the park.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer to staff for report and recommendation.
Mr. Collicott then commented on the amount of watering that is done on the
park by the slip. Noting that water is a scarce commodity, he asked the
Counci 1 to 1 ook into this.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to refer this matter to the Port District.
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CONSENT CALENDAR {Items 5-6)
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar
5. RESOLUTION 11545 PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
1984 TORCH RELAYS {Assistant City Manager)
At the February 14, 1984 Council meeting, the City Council authorized the
City's financial participation in the 1984 Olympic Torch Relays. The
resolution appropriates the amount of $500 which brings total contributions
generated within the community to within a few hundred dollars of ther $3,000
required for a City representative to participate in the County-wide torch
relay effort. The funds contributed will accrue to the benefit of the Chula
Vista Boys and Girls Clubs.
6~ RESOLUTION 11546 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
PREVENTION TASK FORCE {City Attorney)
Bill Mitchell, Chairman of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Task Force {ADAPT)
previously requested the support of the City Council for its program designed
to reduce the incidence of drug/alcohol abuse throughout San Diego county with
emphasis on youths and their families.
End of Consent Calendar
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BY MEDICI EQUITIES FUND II
{Community Development Director)
On December 13, 1983, the City Council approved a conditional use permit for a
senior rental housing development, Canterbury Court, by Medici Equities. To
accomplish affordable rents to low-income seniors, in addition to the granted
density bonus, the developer has asked the City to sponsor tax-exempt mortgage
revenue bonds and has asked the Agency to make a financial contribution to the
project. The initial step in the tax-exempt bond process is the approval by
the Council of an inducement resolution.
Community Development Director Desrochers explained that this inducement
resolution was brought to the Council prior to the final consultant's report
in order to reduce the developer's front-end cost and thereby enhance the
project's affordability. It is recognized that if the Agency finds
dissatisfaction with the project as a result of considering the consultant's
report, the Council can decline further actions on the bond issue.
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In response to Council's questions, Mr. Desrochers explained the criteria
involved in the issuance of the Revenue Bonds; difference between multi-family
and senior citizen housing; the guidelines and rules; the percentage of
low-and-moderate income housing the developer must provide; the density-bonus
factor the City allows for this type of development. Mr. Desrochers stated
· SANDAG is now preparing a report on the number of units of low-and-moderate
income housing in the City and the areas in which they are located.
Discussion followed relative to the specific percentage of units required.
Mr. Desrochers explained the Senior Housing Policy which accompanies a
Conditional Use Permit requires 100% of the uni.ts rather than 20% to be
affordable to low-income households at or below 80% of the median income and
that the term of the affordability be for 25 years. He assured the Council
the units are also rent-restricted and that maximum exaction of affordabilty
has been accomplished from this tax-exempt project. Further Council
discussion followed regarding the amount of low-to-moderate-income housing in
Chula Vista; the need to spend the money allocated for this purpose.
In response to Councilman Malcolm's query, Mr. Desrochersaffirmed that if the
money is not used after five years, the City could lose it; it would go back
to the taxing entities and be divided up among the cities in the County.
Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern regarding this particular
project which was approved in December indicating at that time, the Council
was not aware this additional assistance would be needed. Without reviewing
- the financial data for this particular project, she felt she could not support
the issuance of the Revenue Bonds.
MS (McCandliss/Malcolm) that the resolution not be offered but staff to come
back with a financial profile of the project to see if there is a possibility
of any direct financial assistance to Canterbury Court.
Councilman Scott said he felt strongly the Council needs more financial
information on the project, the same as a bank would require such as how
much profit is the developer making, a review of his profit and loss
statement, the bonus density impact, etc.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC {Scott/Cox) to take no action tonight {on the resolution) and ask staff
to provide the Council wi~nancial information needed to provide both
the possibility of Revenue Bonds and a subsidy to the project.
City Manager Goss remarked one of the goals in the City is to attract more
industry and jobs. Our barrier is the lack of affordable housing. The
definition of low and moderate income housing calls for incomes of between
$20,000 and $30,000. Mr. Goss asked the Council to not write off the program
but to view it as to whether or not it would assist the City in the
development of new emplo3nnent.
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8. RESOLUTION 11547 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - ASPHALT CONCRETE
PAVEMENT OVERLAY OF "C" STREET FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO
BROADWAY, AND BROADWAY FROM "C" STREET TO "E" STREET
{City Engineer)
The City Council, when awarding the contract to Sim J. Harris, approved Change
Order No. 1 to expand the overlay of Broadway from "D" Street to "E" Street.
Due to the holiday season, construction of the improvements did not take place
until January 1984. A final inspection was made on February 14 and all work
was found to be done in accordance with the contract plans and specifications
and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION 11548 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SANDAG JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT REGARDING COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS (City
Attorney)
Richard J. Huff, Executive Director of SANDAG, requested the City of Chula
Vista, along with all other member cities, to approve an amendment to the
SANDAG Joint Powers Agreement which would increase the compensation of
directors from $50 to $75 per meeting.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
lOa. REPORT PRESERVATION OF GREG ROGERS HOUSE - {Continued from
the meeting of February 7, 1984 {Assistant City
Manager)
b. RESOLUTION 11549 APPROPRIATING $52,000 FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE GREG
ROGERS HOUSE (Community Development Director)
At a recent meeting, the City Council requested a study to determine the
feasibility of relocating the Greg Rogers house from its present site to
another, yet to be chosen. The house itself is on the City's Historical Sites
List.
Assistant City Manager Asmus reported the staff has studied the question of
relocation and suggested several sites for the house. The results of that
study are considered within the context of historic significance and fiscal
prudence.
Based upon the cost to move and restore the house, it does not appear to be
cost-effective; however, the intangible historical value of the house is
difficult to measure in economic terms. As a result, a resolution has been
proposed to allocate Block Grant funds to move and save the house if, in
Council's judgment, the historical value of the house justifies the expenses
of its move and restoration.
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The cost of relocation and rehabilitation falls within a range of $163,000 to
$228,000. Block Grant funds are available in the amount of $98,088. The
subject resolution would provide $52,000 for moving the house. Restoration
costs could be obtained from future Block Grant funds and/or other State and
Federal Grant sources.
Councilman Malcolm questioned the Director of Building and Housing on his
estimate of approximately $15 per square-foot to move the house and basing the
cost on the size of the parcel 4,000 square feet; at a cost of $60,000.
Mr. Malcolm disagreed with estimating the cost of the move based on the size
of the parcel indicating the relocation cost could be done at less cost.
Speaking in favor of preserving the Greg Rogers House was Bruce Herms,
1175 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista member of the Chula Vista Historical Society;
Mary Joralmon, 1116 5th Street, Coronado, representing Save Our Heritage
Organization; Yvonne Perry, 3705 Alameda Way, Bonita, CA 92002, representing
both the Chula Vista Republican Womens' Federation and Bonita Valley Players'
Community Theatre; Helen Stokes, 1543 Max Avenue, Chula Vista, representing
the Chula Vista Women's Club and the Crafty Quilters and John Rojas Jr.,
1169 Second Avenue, Chula Vista, representing the Chula Vista Historical
Society.
Their comment in summary were as follows: (1) Mrs. Muriel Rogers Tyce, a
granddaughter of the owner, is delighted that the house will be saved and used
as a Historical Museum; (2) Lillian Crosthwaite Kelly is in the audience and
she is from the Ortega family which are direct descendants - she also supports
the preservation of the house; (3) the amount to be spent for the relocation
"$163,00 - $228,000" is equivalent to 2-1/2 tract homes; (4) the house is
worth saving for its historical value; (5) there is a need for a Community
Theatre in the City of Chula Vista and this house can be used for that
purpose; (6) both the Chula Vista Womens' C1 ub and the Crafty Quil ters will be
willing to help with the Museum; (7) the Crafty Quil ters will put on quilt
demonstrations in the house; (8) the 500+ members of the Chula Vista
Historical Society stand in support of the restoration and would be willing to
help; (9) the Historical Society would take on the responsibility of providing
volunteers to house the Museum open t~the public; (10) the house was built in
1911 by the Green Brothers; this was noted as the "craftsmen period"; (ll) the
rooms in the house are large enough to sponsor club events; (12) the
Historical Society would display artifacts and photographs in the house; (13)
the schools have stated they will cooperate with the restoration of the house
- as Del Rey High School will provide the labor if the City will provide the
materials.
In response to Councilman Malcolm's question, Mr. Rojas stated he would send
him the background on Mr. Greg Rogers. The Mayor explained that Mr. Rogers
was one of the first Councilmen in the City and was a banker. Council
discussion continued regarding the possible relocation of the house. The
staff report indicated it could be located at Eucalyptus Park, Friendship Park
or Memorial Park. Councilman Scott felt that Memorial Park may be the best
location; Councilman Malcolm suggested Friendship Park (adjacent to the
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Library). The Mayor agreed stating it would lend itself to that area a
Museum is a natural adjunct to a library. The access to the house could be
from Garrett Avenue. The Mayor thanked Mr. Zogob for his generosity for
donating the house to the City and for his patience while the relocation
process was being considered. The Mayor added that in 1986, the City will be
celebrating its 75th Anniversary and this would be a very fitting effort to
take place at that time.
Councilman Moore indicated the cost of maintaining the house could be based on
its use - there could be a small charge to the various organizations using the
facility or they could provide in-kind service.
MSC (Cox/Moore) (1) to direct staff to work to relocate Greg Rogers House at
Friendship Park fronting on Garrett Avenue; (2) to direct staff to work with
Sweetwater Union High School District to develop a program for restoration of
the home; (3) for staff to work with the Chula Vista Historical Society - Save
Our Heritage organization and other interested groups on the type of
restoration of the home and also plan for utilization of the facility.
The motion passed with Councilman Scott voting "no".
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman Scott voting "no".
Councilman Malcolm stated he supported the resolution based on the fact that
he feels the cost of relocation will be significantly lower than that reported
by staff.
Councilman Scott stated he voted against the resolution because he feels
strongly it should not be located at Friendship Park - it should be located at
a school site, Vista Square or other location.
City Manager Goss responded to Council's concerns regarding the estimated cost
stating the amounts in the staff report were rough estimates; because of the
time factor, staff was not able to get specific figures. He added there will
be a resolution to Council next week waiving the bidding requirements.
Councilwoman McCandliss commended the particular project should be made part
of the budget process.
ll. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss introduced the new Planning Director, George Krempl.
b. The City Manager reported that last Thursday, the City encountered a
problem on Broadway (northeast corner Broadway and "E" Street) whereby a
sewer lateral from an adjacent property undercut and destroyed the main
causing the collapse of the main which was 16-feet below the street. The
Director of Public Works Operation and his crew immediately responded and
by Saturday morning the street was open to traffic. The City Manager
commended Mr. Crouse and his crew for this work also noting Mr. Crouse's
retirement from the City.
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c. City Manager Goss discussed the Appellate Court decision on the San Jose
~ safe and sane sale of fireworks stating this will have an impact on all
~ the cities throughout the State. It allowed for some fireworks to be
permitted for sale. Mr. Goss stated he has referred this matter to the
Director of Public Safety to work with the Fire Chiefs (in the cities) to
-~ determine what overall stragegies could be utilized to amend the Court's
decision.
d. Mayor Cox wished Mr. Crouse the best of luck on his retirement. Mr.
Crouse praised his staff stating Chula Vista is very fortunate to have
such a loyal group.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
12. REPORT SEWER LATERAL MAINTENANCE POLICY (Director of Public
Works)
Current City Policy provides that when stoppages occur in sewer laterals and
cannot be cleaned by a commercial service, the City's sewer crews may be
called upon to assist. Under current policy, there is no charge for this
assistance unless it can be shown that the stoppage was caused by materials
deposited from the property served. The policy is not only inconsistent with
the City's full cost recovery program, but is also becoming more costly to the
City in terms of staff time required to provide this assistance.
Director of Public Works Operations Crouse recommended staff be directed to
prepare a revised Council policy, Code amendment, and Master Fee Schedule
change to provide for full cost recovery for such sewer lateral assistance.
Unless the City policy is revised, he anticipated approximately $15-20,000 per
· year will be expended in City labor to correct stoppages. If the policy is
revised and the number of calls for City assistance continues at current
levels, City income derived from providing said service would be approximately
$15-20,000 per year.
Councilman Moore questioned Condition No. 4 of the Policy, whereby it states
"if it is determined by the City after such assistance to the licensed
cleaning service that the stoppage was clearly not in the sewer lateral but
located in the sewer main, the City will assume liability for bills or other
expenses incurred by the property owner"... He indicated the words "to the
licensed cleaning service" should be eliminated because it conflicts with
Condition No. 3 of the Policy.
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that .No. 4 does need "cleaning up" and
that the staff will rewrite that section.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff report and to "clean up No. 4".
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13. REPORT LANDSCAPING ON NORTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD
BETWEEN HILLTOP AND "L" STREET (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
The Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a detailed report in response
to Council's request to address the installation of an asphalt layer with
defined tree wells between the concrete curb sidewalk and the asphalt
bike/walkway at the site on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road from
Camino Entrade Street running approximately 1,500 feet east. He recommended
Council authorize continuation of landscaping improvement on Telegraph Canyon
Road in Open Space No. 6.
Councilman Scott discussed his disagreement with the staff's recommendation,
commenting he goes by this area frequently and finds very little work being
done on the landscaping. The sprinklers have been broken for a number of
years. He added if the citizen's of Chula Vista put in black top, they
would receive a notice from the City to remove it. The City should be a model
for the rest of the community. Councilman Scott said he is "offended" at the
suggestion to take out the landscaping and leaving the area barren.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that the asphalt be removed and a plan be brought back
to the Council for approval to either landscape it or if not appropriate, to
come back with some type of fill that is more appropriate than asphalt.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to have a policy: when it comes to narrow strips of
landscaping in a development or in development plans or whatever, staff to
review it in an area of what is the traffic and from experience, is it going
to hold up under that type of design - such as bushes, fixtures, manifolds,
etc. If these will not hold up, then the City should have something that will
hold up such as decorative brick, stone or pavement - which is a lot better
than asphalt.
14. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL ON PRICE BAZAAR
PROPERTY (Director of Parks and Recreation)
International Shows, under the sponsorship of the Price Bazaar requested
permission to conduct a carnival in the Price Bazaar parking lot Wednesday,
through Sunday, February 29 to March 4 and March 7 to March ll, 1984.
Director of Parks and Recreation recommended Council approve the request,
subject to staff conditions.
City Manager Goss referred to his memo in which he recommended approval
subject to conditions of the staff report but also that staff be directed to
prepare a report and develop an amendment to the Municipal Code which would
provide for a different type of review process by the City for such requests.
He noted these requests for temporary conditional use permits have not gone
through the normal process in the past.
MS (Malcolm/Cox) to approve the staff report.
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Discussion of the motion followed regarding a limitation on these types of
events and the 1 egality of issuing a temporary conditional use permit.
Councilman Malcolm withdrew his motion, Mayor Cox withdrew the second.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to waive the Conditional Use Permit for the Carnival at the
Price Bazaar.
Councilman Scott stated he could not support having the carnival since it was
not in the best interest of Chula Vista and further, this particular carnival
has no charitable sponsorship whatsoever.
MSC (Malcolm/Cox) to accept the staff report.
The motion carried by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Malcolm, Cox, Moore
NOES: Scott, McCandliss
ABSENT: None
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) for staff to prepare a report and develop an amendment to
the Municipal Code which would provide a different type of review process for
the City for such requests.
Councilwoman McCandliss asked staff to look into the possibility of limiting
the number of times, in a given year, for these types of requests. Councilman
Moore stated he would include this in the motion; Councilman Malcolm agreed
to the Second.
15. MAYORS REPORT
a. Mayor Cox stated he has now completed the composition of the hazardous
waste task force and asked for a ratification of the following members:
Race Wilt, Principal Civil Engineer, County of San Diego
David Marx, Hazardous Materials Management Specialist, County of San Diego
A1 Danzig, Chief, Enforcement Division, Air Pollution Control District
David Janssen, Assistant Chief Administrator, County of San Diego
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to ratify the appointments.
Mayor Cox stated that the last ex-officio member must be appointed by the
Resource Conservation Commission. They will meet on Monday and the Task Force
will meet on March 8 at 4 p.m. The Council will receive notification of this
meeting.
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b. Mayor Cox remarked that for the past two years, the Council has been
requesting a Conference to review the development process in the City.
Now that the new Director of Planning is on board, he asked the matter be
scheduled for a Conference in March. City Manager Goss stated the
Director of Management Services, Jim Thomson, has been working on this.
Mr. Thomson explained he is still reviewing this and is meeting with the
new Planning Director on it. He is concerned with the time element - of
being ready to present this to the Council in March.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) for the staff to come back to the Council next week with a
report on when the item will be scheduled for a Conference.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the status of refurnishing the
Library. City Manager Goss stated this has been referred to the Capital
Improvement Program process as directed by Council.
b. Councilwoman McCandli ss noted the 911 Emergency Telephone System has two
components. The component which flashes an address upon the screen is
not available in the City of Chula Vista.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for a report back next week telling the Council if it
has been ordered, when it will be received and if not ordered., for a
resolution to be brought back appropriating the money so that this system can
be completed.
c. Councilman Malcolm noted on the Conference on Conflict of Interest will
take place on Thursday, February 23. He will not be able to attend but
has some .~
concerns about listening o the tape, since the tapes that are
recorded in the Conference Room Barely audible. The Mayor remarked
the Conference is to be held in the Council Chamber. City Manager Goss
announced it will also be videotaped.
d. Councilman Scott remarked that six weeks ago, the Council asked for a
report on the Pointe Project and the impact it would have on the water
situation. He asked when the report would be coming to Council.
Councilman Malcolm said he met yesterday with Mr. Gosnell, Mr.
Pocklington and Assemblyman Peace. The developers have hired an
engineering finn considered the best in the country. They will review
the entire matter and will submit a report in August.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:30 p.m. to the Council Conference on Thursday, February 23,
1984 at 3:00 p.m. and to the meeting scheduled for February 28, 1984 at 7 p.m.
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