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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1984/06/05 " MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 5, 1984 7:00 p,m. ROLL CALL ~ Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss Councilmember absent: Councilmember Scott Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER The Plod ge 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 May 17, 19, 22 AND 24, 1984 The City Clerk requested the minutes of May 19 and 22 be pulled from the Agenda. MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the minutes of May 17 and 24. Councilwoman McCandliss abstained from voting due to absence from both of those meetings. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Presentation 4th of July donation - American Legion Bob McAuley, American Legion representative, presented the Council with a donation of ~ ,000 towards the 4th of July fireworks planned for the Bayfront area. He invited the Mayor and Councilmembers to attend the installation of Post Officers for ~e Auxiliary and American Legion on June 6. Mayor Cox also commended the many other contributors towards the fireworks display including SDG&E, Rohr, Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista Investment Company, Chula Vista RV Park, Robinhood Homes, Building and Housing Director and Mrs. Irene Grady. These contributions constitute $5,000 of the $10,000 expenditure. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUES~ TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL 'RED LINING' THE CURBS ON EITHER SIDE OF DRIVEWAY- CORPORATE PLAG~A, 678 THIRD AVENUE (Eye Physicians Medical/Surgical Center) City Council Meeting - 2 - June 5, 1984 The Eye Physicians Center requested the curbs on either side of the driveways at their Center be painted red to facilitate easier ingress and egress for their patients. City Manager Goss stated an additional request has been received from the business at 625 Third Avenue concerning striping and parking control. Staff recommends it be added along with this request. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this request to staff for evaluation. Councilman Malcolm abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. b. REQUEST WAIVER REGULATING SIDEWALK SALES AND EARLY MORNING AND LATE EVENING STREET SWEEPING ON July 14, 1984 5TH ANNUAL COUNTRY FESTIVAL (Chula Vista Downtown Committee) The request was for a waiver of the sidewalk sales for the July 14 Country Festival and for City sweeping to be done early on the morning of the 14th or late evening of July 13th. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer this item to staff. c. REQUEST FOR SANDAG ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT PRESENT ROUTING OF BULLET TRAIN (City of Oceanside) The City of Oceanside requested Council's support of petitioning SANDAG to reroute the "bullet train" which is presently being proposed to travel through Oceanside's redevel opment project i n its downtown beach area. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to "receive" the request. Councilman Malcolm asked for consideration of the Robinhood Homes report, Item No. 13 at this time. Mayor Cox moved the item up on the Agenda. 13. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREE31ENT WITH ROBINHOOD POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEDICATION OF PRIVATE STREETS TO PUBLIC STREETS (City Engineer) At the meeting of April lO, 1984, Council directed staff to return with an agreement and report for the City to (1) take over the maintenance of private streets; (2) modify the requirement that all cul-de-sac trees and islands be removed; and (3) allow the sale of the RV lot. councilman Malcolm said he needed more time to review the documents on this item and also expressed his preference to have the whole Council present to vote on this item as it may involve a magnitude of cost (maintenance costs for the islands). City Council Meeting - 3 - June 5, 1984 Mr. McBreen, President of the Homeowner's Association stated he will be out of the country at least two months on business and requested the matter be discussed at toni ght's meeting as Thursday the Homeowner's Association will have their annual meeting. Mr. McBreen indicated enough time has taken place (ll-1/2 months) and everyone is familiar with the issues. He pointed out the fact only four Council members were present last January when they stated "they would take over the maintenance responsibility for the private streets of Robinhood Point with the proviso that we (Robinhood) would remove the planter islands". Since that time, the only thing that has changed is the homeowner's request to be allowed to keep the planter islands. Council discussion ensued regarding problems about the trees and additional(maintenance) costs; Mr. McBreen not receiving the staff report until yesterday; the questionnaire regarding the planter boxes already circulated and the residents in favor of keeping the planter islands; no cost figures available - only current bid figures. MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to continue this item until a full Council is present. Mayor Cox voted "no". Mayor Cox suggested staff contact Mr. McBreen for a mutually agreeable date. City Attorney Harron stated since this is not a public hearing, the Council is not required to arrange for a date certain. Staff may wish to arrange to contact Mr. McBreen for a convenient date after his return when a full Council would be present, thus eliminating the need to advertise another public hearing. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ-84-G - CONSIDERATION TO REZONE 0.65 ACRES LOCATED ON THE 200 BLOCK OF EUCALYPTUS COURT FROM R-1-15 TO R-1 - FRANK E. FERREIRA (Planning Director) a. ORDINANCE 2070 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING 0.65 ACRES IN THE 200 BLOCK OF EUCALYPTUS COURT FROM R-l-15 TO R-1 - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl showed slides of the area and explained this item involves a request to rezone a 0.65 acre parcel located immediately south of 279 Eucalyptus Court from R-l-15 (single family residential, 15,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) to R-1 (7,000 sq ft. minimum lot size). The applicant intends to divide the property into three lots. The lots will be 7,500 sq. ft., 9,500 sq. ft., and 11,500 sq. ft. in size. City Council Meeting - 4 - June 5, 1984 On May 9, 1984, the P1 anning Commission recommended enactment of the ordinance approving the rezoning. There being no comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading. In response to Councilwoman McCandliss' query regarding surveying the property prior to grading, Director of Planning Krempl commented the applicant/developer will have to submit and have approved a grading plan by the City Engineer at that time. 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARK VISTA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 84-5, 54-66 FOURTH AVENUE STARBOARD INVESTMENT COMPANY (Planning Director) a. RESOLUTION 11636 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARK VISTA, CHULA VISTA TRACT 84-5 This being the time and pl ace as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl explained the applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map in order to develop a one-lot 43 unit condominium project on a 1.43 acre site located at 54-66 Fourth Avenue in the R-3 zone. The 1.43 acre project site is comprised of three parcels located on the west side of Fourth Avenue between "C" and "D" Streets. Each lot is developed with a single family dwelling which will be removed to make room for the proposed development. The proposed development meets the requirements of the underlying zone as well as the condominium requirements relating to private open space, storage and parking. On May g, 1984, the Planning Commission recommended: (1) Adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on IS-84-17 (2) Approval of the tentative map in accordance with their Resolution PCS-84-5. There being no comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. In answer to Councilman Malcolm's concerns regarding density and the General Plan, Principal Planner Lee explained that the General Plan is required to be consistent with the zoning and the zoning is in conformance. Developer Brad Saunders, 316 "C" Street, San Diego, stated there will be 4,000 yards of earth cut and fill and assured Council they have been working under the zoning guidelines regarding density and are not building to the maximum, but one or two units below. Mr. Saunders showed slides of the project describing the roof which will be composition shingle roofing of a contrasting dark charcoal color. The contemporary design allows for vaulted ceilings. All units are Townhouses except the handicapped units. City Council Meeting - 5 - June 5, 1984 RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 6. ORAL CO~4UNICATIONS Dave Foreman, 1653 Pt. Cabrillo Court, Chula Vista stated he was "confused" regarding a report on Channel 24 regarding responsibility for the BKK and Infectious Waste plants in the Otay Valley area. Mayor Cox informed Mr. Foreman of the background of the location of the BKK: the original submission to the County; and approval of the City's Planning Commission. Councilman Malcolm commented on the Council taking the ultimate blame for the BKK plant stating it issued the initial permit adding "I think it's wrong for people to point their finger elsewhere, this is where the blame lies. Actions have been taken to correct that and it's unfortunate it was allowed in here". City Attorney Hatton stated the County does not have to follow City zoning regulations as the Government Code gives them a right as a sovereign agency to immunity but they have kept the City informed as a courtesy. CONSENT CALENDAR (7-12) MSUC ( Cox/Mal colm) to approve the Consent Calendar. 7. RESOLUTION 11637 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STAIRWELL ENCLOSURE AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR (Director of Building and Housing) At the March 13 meeting, Council requested staff to review the possibility of providing a protective enclosure around the stairwells to prevent individuals from accidentally injuring themselves. The situation was investigated by staff and found that a solution is possible with the installation of an iron railing identical to an existing one. The addition of a lockable swing gate to the grillwork will aid in collecting trash that will invariably accumulate in that confined space. The recommendation was for City Council to accept the bids and award the contract to Alpha Iron Works (low bidder) and authorize the expenditure of funds ( $1350). Councilman Malcolm stated he was disappointed in staff regarding the amount of change orders indicating contractors may be low-bidding in Chula Vista and then getting change orders. He added parameters need to be set and then adilered to, Councilman Malcolm noted the cost of $100 for a lock which he felt was exhorbitant and should have been listed in the original contract. Director of Building and Housing Grady explained this is part of the total storefront within the building and to the entrance to the building and said $100 is not an outrageous price for that type of lock. Councilman Malcolm related he asked the opinion of a major firm which does parking structures of these excessive change orders and they responded that the architect did a "horrible job". Councilman Malcolm added perilaps the City should look at its bid process - the least expensive architect may not be the best choice. City Council Meeting - 6 - June 5, 1984 8a. RESOLUTION 11638 APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREI4ENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 11613 OF SAID COUNCIL, CITY OF CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 SLEET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1984-85 (City Engineer) b. RESOLUTION 11639 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN SLEET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE MAINTAINED AND REPLACED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY l, 1984, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO, CITY OF CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1984-85 On May 8, 1984, City Council adopted Resolution No. 11613 ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report of assessments for street lighting and landscape maintenance district for Town Centre No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1984-85. That report has been prepared and the resolutions approve the report and set the date of June 19, 1984 for a public hearing to consider the spreading of the assessments. 9a. RESOLUTION 11640 APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 11612 OF SAID COUNCIL, CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1984-85 (City Engineer) b. RESOLUTION 11641 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE MAINTAINED AND REPLACED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY l, 1984, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO, CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1984-85. On May 8, 1984, City Council adopted Resolution No. 11612 ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report of assessments for street lighting and landscape maintenance district for Bay Boulevard for Fiscal Year 1984-85. That report has been prepared and the resolutions approve the report and sets the date of June 19, lgB4 for a public hearing to consider the spreading of the assessments. Mayor Cox noted that staff has provided Council with additional street lighting and maintenance costs for Town Centre and Bayfront for the past three years as additional information. City Council Meeting - 7 - June 5, 1984 lO. RESOLUTION 11642 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER lO FOR PARKWAY POOL AND GYM RENOVATION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Building and Housing Director/Director of Parks and Recreation) On November 22, 1983, the City Council passed Resolution No. 11468 awarding a contract to O'Neill and Perry Construction Company in the amount of $295,804 to renovate Parkway Gym and Pool. The contract was amended on February 7, 1984 by Resolution No. 11535 authorizing Change Orders l, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 and again on March 20, 1984 by Resolution No. 11571 authorizing Change Orders 8 and 9. An additional Change Order is determined to be necessary to provide a safe, sound and wel 1 -functioning structure. 11. RESOLUTION 11643 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 THROUGH lO FOR FY 1984-85 (Director of Parks and Recreation) During the September 6, 1983 meeting, Council approved Department implementation of annual bidding of the landscape maintenance contracts for the Open Space Districts. Prior to that time, an option clause existed in the maintenance contract allouing the contractor to renew his contract for up to 4 consecutive years. Bids to provide landscape maintenance in Districts 1 through lO were let out on May 6, 1984 and received on May 23, 1984. The recommendation was for Council to accept the bids and award contracts to the following 1 ow bidders: Acacia Landscape Co for District Nos. l, 3, 4, 8, 9 and lO R.C. 's Landscape Maintenance for District Nos. 2, 6 and 7 Cal/Scape for Di strict No. 5 The following discussion ensued regarding Council's questions on the Open Space Maintenance Districts bids and awards; inviting homeowners back to review the contract after bids have gone out; Open Space Coordinator talked to the Homeowner's Association and indicated what the tentative bidding package was going to be requesting recommendations be incorporated into the bid package; whether staff followed Council policy of homeowners being invited to review the package and agree or disagree with the amount of natural watering; Council policy could be reviewed. 12. RESOLUTION 11644 APPROVING AGREEI4ENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND EDP MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAG)ENT SERVICES (Director of Management Services) The City has contracted with EDP Management, Inc. since 1975 for the supervision and operation of the City's computer center. The current one-year contract with EDP Management expires June 30, 1984. Since the finn's performance under the contract has been highly satisfactory, a new one-year agreement has been negotiated with EDP Management to become effective July 1, 1984. City Council Meeting - 8 - June B, 1984 The only significant change in the proposed new contract compared to the existing contract involves the payment amount (Section 4. A. of the contract). The monthly payment to EDP Management for basic services would be increased from i3,849 to ~4,087, a 6.2% increase. End of Consent Calendar RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 13. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBINHOOD POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEDICATION OF PRIVATE STREETS TO PUBLIC STREETS (City Engineer) See page 2. 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss stated Tuesday, June 12, the CIP 1984-85 Budget will be considered. Two or three CIP tours are being scheduled (since the full Council is unable to attend simultaneously) with a tentative date of June 16 for a tour. Mayor Cox suggested the City Manager poll Councilmembers. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (None) 15. I~U~YOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox reported Frank Chidester, a Chula Vista resident and member of the Civil Service Commission was appointed yesterday to the County Grand Jury. He stated a letter of congratulations would be sent to Mr. Chidester. b. Mayor Cox announced the City of Chula Vista received a Certificate of Award from the Sheriff's Department for Chula Vista's contribution toward the two Astrea helicopters. c. Mayor Cox remarked Corky McMillin will be coming to a City Council meeting to accept a presentation that was informally awarded to him by Builder Professional Magazine for Compass Pointe (Tetra Nova) as the winner of the "smartest house for the money" award. Mayor Cox will set up a date and time when Mr. McMillin will be able to receive that award before the City Council. d. Mayor Cox noted he received the application form for the League of California Cities "Award for Excellence". The City made a submission 1 ast year on a few projects. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this item to City staff and ask them if there are any items they would like to submit again this year. City Council Meeting - 9 - June 5, 1984 e. Mayor Cox noted the 75th Anniversary of the rounding of the City of Chula Vista (founded in 1911} is rapidly approaching - 1986 will be the City's 75th Anniversary and the Mayor stated it would be appropriate for the City to start planning now for some rather unique and dramatic events for Chula Vista's 75th birthday. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to authorize the Mayor to create an ad hoc committee to work on Chula Vista's 75th Anniversary Celebration. f. Mayor Cox referred to the Legislative Committee a series of bills called the Senior Action Coalition 1984~85 Legislative Agenda. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer the Senior Action Coalition bills to the Legislative Committee and ask that they consider them and come back with a recommendati on. g. Mayor Cox commented on two buildings that are rapidly approaching an "eyesore" condition and which have a potential of being an attractive nuisance: one is an old garage next door to Captain's Galley (Broadway) and a structure adjacent to 288 Center Street. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to look into the status of both structures and come back with a report, h. Mayor Cox discussed the Olympic Torch Relay not going through the South Bay cities indicating this is a great disappointment to those who solicited funds toward the Relay. MSUC {Cox/McCandliss) for staff to initiate whether there is any opportunity to seek a change and what could be done to get the Relay back in the South Bay Community and report back to Council. 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Malcolm related his Coastal meeting times conflict with his Transit Board meetings and would like to resign from the Transit Board requesting another Councilmember take the meetings. b. Councilman Malcolm referred to the Senior Citizen project on "F" Street, Council believed the roof would be tiled; however, the staff report stated the roofing material would be composition shingles. c. Councilman Moore referred to HR 1510 (Mazzoli) bill relating to the revised Immigration Nationality Act. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to refer to the Legislative Committee for review and report back, whether to support or oppose it, including the Royball bill (pertaining to this Immigration Act). d. Councilwoman McCandliss noted the landscaping by the South County Court Complex 1 ooks "tattered". City Council Meeting - 10 - June 5, 1984 MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) for staff to contact the County and ask them to pay attention to the complex (landscaping). e. Mayor Cox stated a few items on the CIP Budget for Tuesday, June 12 involve concern with median islands and how the City handles those. He referred to one median island in front of the South County Regional Center at Third and "H" Street which has asphalt in the middle of the island and recommended bomanite treatment included in it. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to come up with cost figures to put bomanite in this area and refer this information for Tuesday's meeting. f. Councilman Moore noted a restaurant that will be coming in on the corner of "F" Street and Third Avenue (northwest corner). He referred to the "pockets" in the sidewalk at Jack LaLanne's building on which a vine is going to cover the building wall and suggested this be done with the building on "F" Street. MSUC (Moore/Cox) for a staff member to contact the owner for consideration of strip landscaping. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:20 p.m. to the Budget Meeting of June 12 at 4 p.m. in the Council Conference Room and to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 1984 at 7 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ,CMC City C1 erk WPG:0439C ~G · I[