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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/03/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. March 5, 1985 ROLLCALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus 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 for the meetings of February 19, 21 and 26, 1985 MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH 1985 as "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS WEEK" The proclamation was presented to Mr. Dick Slaker of the Chula Vista City School District. b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH 1985 AS "EYE DONOR MONTH" The proclamation was presented to Mr. Richard L. Sherman, Representative for the San Diego Eye Bank. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR CRAFT SALE - AUXILIARY, BAY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (Ruth E. Hyde, President) The Auxiliary requested a waiver of all fees for their spring festival scheduled for March 30, 1985 at which a number of "crafters" display and sell their wares. MS {Moore/Scott) a fee be retained due to the retention of profit by the crafters. City Council meeting - 2 - March 5, 1985 Under discussion, Council questioned the comparison between this craft sale and sidewalk sales during Downtown Improvement District; a department store getting one license whereby they sell miscellaneous merchandise throughout the store; suggestion to have a reduced license fee rate for a one or two day sale rather than obtaining the license for the entire year; take into account where the sale is being held; the comparison between commercial sales and those by hobbyists; and the Director of Finance's comments that his department has already issued over 20 licenses for this particular craft sale. The motion to deny the waiver carried unanimously. MSUC {Moore/Scott) to direct the City Manager to review the ordinance (in view of the remarks made this evening) and submit recommendations to Council during a Council Conference. b. PETITIONS TO WITHDPJ~W COUNCIL'S APPROVAL AND SUPPORT OF NAVY HOUSING ON TELEGRAPH POINT {Troy Krumenacker, Barbara and Linda Lytle) The petitions requested Council's withdrawal of the approval and support of the high density Navy housing development on Telegraph Point. MSUC (Moore/McCandli ss) to approve the recommendation of the City Manager: what the Navy has presented to the City in writing {and the Council's direction for staff to complete a study of optional sites for Navy housing within the next 60 days). PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION 4. PUBLIC HEARING PCS-85-2 - CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR C-DEL MAR, CHULA VISTA TRACT 85-2 MITCHELL N. ANGUS {Continued from the meetings of January 8 and 22, 1985) {Planning Director) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR C-DEL MAR CHULA VISTA TRACT 85-2 Attorney George Lindberg on behalf of the applicant requested a continuance of the public hearing to the meeting to March 19, 1985. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to continue the public hearing to March 19, per the applicant's request. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS {None) ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READINGS 6. ORDINANCE 2104 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1993 EXTENDING CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE'S FRANCHISE TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF REFUSE WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SECOND READING AND ADOPTION {City Manager) i I r City Council meeting - 3 - March 5, 1985 Councilman Scott stated he will abstain from discussion and vote on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. On February 26, 1985, the City Council placed on first reading the ordinance which grants the requested five year extension to the current franchise, two additional five year options if the franchisee has performed in a satisfactory manner, and any other terms of the franchise which may be considered at the time of the proposed extension. Councilwoman McCandliss commented that the change benefits the company and not the citizens and the rate payers of the service. As lon9 as there is mandatory service i n the City of Chula Vista, the time the City and company puts in during rate evaluation showing expenses and revenues gives a better rate one which can be certified to the citizens. She is not real comfortable with the Consumer Price Index being a measurement that is acceptable for the rate increase. Councilman Moore noted the agreement gives the Council the discretion of calling a public hearing whenever they deem it necessary. MSC (Malcolm/Cox) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilwoman McCandliss voting "no" and Councilman Scott abstaining. MS (McCandliss/Cox) when rate increase notice is presented to the City Council, staff also prepare a rate survey of all the communities in the County at the same time (45 days prior to the hearin9). Councilman Moore asked to have included in the motion that the City Manager notify the Council 90 days prior to the public hearing of the request for the rate increase. Councilwoman McCandliss included this in her motion. Councilman Malcolm stated he cannot support the motion remarking that taxpayers money and staff time should not be spent on something on which the parameters are not known. The company may be requesting a 2% increase and the CPI could be 10%. The City Council will be notified of the proposed rate increase and at that time, if the Council has any questions, staff can provide this additional information. Councilwoman McCandliss responded that the staff time for obtaining the rates from the other communities and the County would take about one hour. She is sure Chula Vista Sanitary Service rates are competitive with the other cities in the community but would like to have a report on this. The motion carried with Councilman Malcolm voting "no" and Councilman Scott abstaining. City Council meeting - 4 - March 5, 1985 7. ORDINANCE 2105 REPEALING SECTION 2.37.070 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REESTABLISHING THE COMMISSION ON AGING - FIRST READING (Acting Director of Parks and Recreation) At the February 26, 1985 meeting, Council accepted the report recommending continuation of the Commission on Aging and directed an amended ordinance be brought back. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. ORDINANCE 2106 AMENDING ORDINANCE 2094 EXTENDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO MONTHS THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE TO THE PLANNING DIRECTOR - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION (City Attorney) This ordinance extends for an additional two months the transfer of duties of the Design Review Committee to the Planning Di rector. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT DAYTIME CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Approximately a year ago, the City Council gave direction to hold daytime City Council meetings on a quarterly basis. On February 19, 1985, the City Council requested a report regarding the impact on staff of having at least one daytime City Council meeting per month. City Manager Goss referred to his written memo regarding the monthly daytime meetings indicating from a staff perspective only, he would recommend that one daytime meeting a month be tried on a three month trial basis. He noted the Council should consider the ability of each member to attend such meetings on a monthly basis and the perception of whether or not such a meeting would include or exclude elements of the public who may be interested in participating or expressing comments on items for the Council. Councilman Malcolm spoke in favor of having a daytime meeting noting the other · cities in the County who have daytime meetings and have experienced no problems. Councilman Scott stated his concerns indicating daytime meetings on a regular basis may exclude certain people from serving on the Council. He added the other two daytime meetings were given wide publicity especially to the senior citizens of the community thus, the large attendance. Councilman Scott added that in order to have a fair trial basis, the daytime meetings should be scheduled on a regular basis with no advance publicity to any particular segments of the community. City Council meeting - 5 - March 5, 1985 MS (Malcolm/Cox) to have a daytime meeting on a trial basis for a six month period of time. Further Council discussion followed regarding the time period with the suggestion it be for a three month period; whether to have it at 3 or 4 p.m.; possibility of having a questionnaire given to people who attend the meetings to get their reaction. The motion was amended by Councilman Malcolm, seconded by Mayor Cox to change the six mont'E't~riod to three months and to schedule the meetings on the ~irst Tuesday of each month beginning at 4 p.m. The motion carried with Councilman Scott voting "no". 9b. City Manager Goss referred to the concern of the Bonita Ridge Estates Homeowner's Association (Open Space No. 4) with a deck that was built out over the open space district in one of the residences. That person had 90 days in which to take the deck down, by February 25, 1985. Mr. Goss said he has now received assurance that the deck will be removed this weekend. 9c. MSUC (Scott/Moore) for a Closed Session for potential litigation at the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. REPORTS, REQUESTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS lO. REPORT CRITERIA FOR SISTER CITY SUBCOMMITTEES (International Friendship Commission) The International Friendship Commission has received a few inquiries from private citizens to serve on Sister Cities subcommittees. In order that there be some consistency with the subcommittees from an operational standpoint, a set of guidelines has been established and submitted to the Council. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept the report and the Commission recommendation. ll. MAYOR'S COMMENTS a. Mayor Cox reported that the next Mayor/Supervisor Breakfast will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on March ll. The subject will be proposed Bayfront Plan at the foot of "G" Street. b. Mayor Cox announced that the bus ceremony last Friday, March 1 went very well and he received several positive comments. He neglected to introduce the Transit Coordinator Bill Gustafson and apologized for this oversight. c. Mayor Cox reported that Rohr Industries came through with the safe harbor lease and a check has been received for $187,034.88. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to direct staff to prepare a letter to Rohr over the Mayor's signature thanking them for the check. City Council meeting - 6 - March 5, 1985 d. The Mayor stated that the California Coastal Conservancy will hold its meeting in the Council Chamber on March 21, beginning at 1 o'clock. He stated he would like to host the Commission for lunch and then take them for a tour of the Bayfront area. Councilman Malcolm stated that he and Councilman Gotch of San Diego are attempting to convince the Port District that it would be of benefit to the Coastal Conservancy when they take the boat ride on the bay to also take them down to Chula Vista. He also asked that someone from staff get together with the Port to insure that the boat tour includes Chula Vista sights as well as the Port Authorities. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Moore stated there is a conflict with the Beautification Awards Banquet date being held on the same evening the Chamber of Commerce has its major membership program. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to change the Beautification Awards Banquet from April 25 to the 5th Tuesday on April 30. b. Councilman Moore stated that the proposed new City Seal pictures would be submitted to the Council in their packets on Friday. Councilman Scott explained the Seal is basically the same as the existing City Seal except it has been "cleaned up a bit" to more geographically depict the water, mountains and rising sun. A proposed Logo will be presented to the Council within two or three weeks for consideration. c. Councilman Scott remarked he and Councilwoman McCandliss have been working on the legitimate theatre mainly at the Vogue Theatre building with the option to go to the Memorial Bowl. A report will be submitted to the Council within the next few weeks. d. Councilman Moore reported the Chamber of Commerce will not be moving their main office down to the Bayfront Trolley Station. The consensus however, is that there should be a visitor center there and for the consultant to incorporate in his final design a station concept with and without the vi sitor center. e. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the newspaper articles regarding the crime rate which has gone down in the City; however, those of violent crimes rates were high-lighted. She added research has been done to reveal that a number of violent crimes have been drug related. Councilwoman McCandliss noted National City and Coronado have formed crime strike forces which concentrate entirely on drug activities and drug-related crimes and suggested Chula Vista consider such a strike team. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer to the Director of Public Safety to come back to the City Council with a report on the drug situation in the City and the possibility of forming a strike force or crime task force, however they feel necessary. City Council meeting - 7 - March 5, 1985 f. Councilwoman McCandliss announced that the City Clerk has been voted Woman ~f The Year by the American Business Women's Association. The City Council congratulated the City Clerk on this honor. g. Councilwoman McCandliss reiterated that progress on the legitimate theatre is doing well and there should be a report going to the City Council within a month. h. Councilman Moore stated that the 75th Anniversary steering committee meets the first Monday of each month and the organizin9 committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. i. Councilman Malcolm stated he is the Council representative on the Transportation Committee of SANBAG. Since he is so busy with his Coastal Commission meetings, he is finding it difficult to attend the Transportation Committee meetings and questioned whether or not a member of the Council would volunteer to serve on this Committee. No Councilmember volunteered; therefore, Councilman Malcolm stated he will continue to serve on this Committee. The Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. to the Redevelopmerit Agency meeting. At 8:20 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported the session ended at 9:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for March 12, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. and to the Council Conference on March 14, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. ~, CMC ~~ Ci tNyIC1 erk WPG:0550C PAG/m