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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/04/09 Pg. 2 Missing MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. April 9, 1985 ROLL CALL 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 March 21 and April 2, 1985. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 8 - 13, 1985 AS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RESIDENTIAL CRUSADE The Proclamation was presented to Dr. Peter Tortora. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-85-12; REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 24-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AT 270 "C" STREET IN THE R-1 ZONE - SOUTH BAY PIONEERS (Continued from the meeting of March 19, 1985) (Director of Planning) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting - 3 - April 9, 1985 2. They were ~100,000 in debt at that time and now they are only ~20,000 in debt with their mortgage completely paid off on the building. 3. Submitted slides showing the topograpy of the area and the effect the proposed apartments will have on the adjacent residences. 4. The rooms will be strictly sleeping quarters with some kitchen facilities. There will be rooms for women with children. 5. They are good neighbors. 6. Landscaping around the premises is one of the finest in Chula Vista. 7. It is a private organization with no funding from the government. 8. Number of people from the Navy are referred to this Center. 9. 3% of the people on alcoholism are from skid row; the other 97% comprise doctors, lawyers, etc. 10. There are not enough facilities in San Diego County to house women on alcoholism. 11. Rohr Industries recognizes the problem for their employees and many are referred to this Center. 12. The need for this type of rehabilitation center is great. Those speaking in opposition were Harriet Acton, 265 Nixon Place, Chula Vista; Lowell Batterton, 209 Nixon Place, Chula Vista; Peter Watry# 81 Second Avenue, Chula Vista and Carol Smith, 275 Sea Vale Street, Chula Vista. In summary their comments were: 1. "C" Street is a speedway and traffic is already high. 2. The area just annexed to Chula Vista is a residential area and they want to keep it that way. 3. Approximately 16 people in the audience stood in opposition to this use. City Council Meeting - 4 - April 9, 1985 4. The question of what will happen to the buildings if this Center decides to move out because they need to expand their successful business. 5. There should be a "hold the line" between this multi-family development and the single-family residential area. There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council comments followed: Councilman Moore stated he made two visits to the site, one in the daytime and one at night, and was impressed with the cleanliness of the parking lot. He agreed there is a strong need for this service and the key here is the longevity of the organization. Mayor Cox suggested a condition whereby the buildings would not be used for apartments should the South Bay Pioneers ever move out of the area. Councilman Scott declared it was a land use decision. The question was one of zoning - whether to approve an R-3 use in an R-1 area. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the comments from the people speaking tonight referring to the less than adequate facilities for alcoholic women in the County. She stated this item was not a social issue; it was a land use issue. Councilwoman McCandliss added the whole area needs to be studied and reviewed indicating the 24 units was too high a density and Council should look toward the 12 units. Councilman Malcolm remarked he was extremely disappointed in the process. A conditional use permit should not be used to allow multiple units on a parcel of land - it should be done through a rezone. MS (Malcolm/Scott) to grant the appeal (deny the apartments). The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott NOES: Cox, Moore ABSENT: None City Council Meeting - 5 April 9, 1985 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-85-16; REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CARDROOM AT 838 BROADWAY IN THE C-T ZONE - JEAN E. LUISI (Director of Planning) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl stated the subject property is a 50' x 183' parcel located on the west side of Broadway midway between "K" and "L" Streets. The site is developed with a single-story commercial structure which is divided into two 1,200 square foot lease spaces. The applicant proposes to establish the cardroom in the northerly 1,200 sq. ft. lease space previously occupied by a retail carpet store. On March 13, 1985, the Planning Commission denied this request by a vote of 4-3. An appeal was filed by the applicant. Director Krempl submitted slides showing the location of the proposed card room, site layout, floor plan and an aerial photograph. The staff's recommendation to approve the request was based on the following four conditions: 1. The cardroom shall be limited to three tables and a maximum seating capacity of 24 persons (based on the availability of 10 off-street parking spaces to serve this use). 2. The rear parking area shall be striped to accommodate 12 parking spaces, and a 6 foot high block wall shall be constructed along the entire length of the rear property line. 3. A plan for landscaping and illuminating the rear parking area shall be submitted for review and approval. The plan shall also indicate the location and design of the new trash enclosure. 4. Any violation of these conditions shall be cause for review and possible revocation of Conditional Use Permit PCC-85-16 by the Planning Commission. The hours for the cardroom operation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 midnight; however, Mr. Krempl indicated that most of the business would be after 5 p.m. Speaking in support were Steven Gordon, 1200 Third Avenue, San Diego, representing Jean E. Luisi, the applicant, and Jack Wagenaar, 3712 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita, Attorney for the applicant. City Council Meeting - 6 - April 9, 1985 Their comments were: 1. The applicant is willing to comply with all the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. 2. The other cardrooms in the City do not have to comply with similar conditions, such as the block wall, number of parking spaces, trash enclosures and landscaping. 3. The City has already approved having another cardroom. The question is where is it going to be located. 4. The parking is adequate. 5. The applicant will improve the area, such as the parking lot in the back, fence and lighting. Speaking against the proposal was Richard L. Schuricht, 836 Broadway, Chula Vista; Raymond Bastedo, 843 Riverlawn, Chula Vista and Richard Jaime, 810 Riverlawn, Apt. B, Chula Vista. In summary, their comments were: 1. With six parking places for the bar, (at the rear of the cardroom) and ten for the card room, there is insufficient parking. 2. Many times there have been 6-10 parked cars in the f~f-eat just for the bar alone. 3. The City is asking for trouble having a cardroom next to a bar. No drinking is allowed in a card room; however, the players could just go next door and have a drink. 4. The comment by one of the Planning Commissioners was that it was "a social gathering for senior citizens". 5. The area is already one of a high crime rate. 6. Concern with the effect this type of establishment would have on the neighborhood. 7. There is no benefit to the City of Chula Vista to have another gambling establishment. There being no further comments either for against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting - 7 - April 9, 1985 Council discussion followed: Councilman Malcolm declared, in his opinion, there was no need for additional cardrooms in the City. Parking is of prime importance for this particular request. On-street parking is taking up all of the spaces in this area. Councilman Scott referred to the formula of having one cardroom for every 25,000 population in the City. Mayor Cox remarked the Police have stated they have experienced no problems with the cardrooms in the City; however, he is not sure this particular location is appropriate. MS (Cox/Moore) to approve the conditional use permit as recommended by staff. Discussion of the motion followed with the City Attorney explaining the findings submitted by the Planning Commission and staff. In response to Council's questions, Director Krempl stated the ordinance for bars and restaurants require 2.5 seats per one parking space - staff followed this same formula for the cardroom. SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Councilwoman McCandliss to defer this item for one week to allow the Planning staff to contact the City of San Diego and to find out what, if any, parking ratio they have for their cardrooms and come back with what the current parking requirement would be with the bar next door. The motion died for lack of second. The motion to approve the conditional use permit failed by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Cox, Moore NOES: Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott ABSENT: None MSUC (Scott/Cox) for staff to look into the seating ratio - between the parking ratio and the seats for cardrooms. 6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRING THE REQUIREMENT TO UNDERGROUND EXISTING OVERHEAD FACILITIES WITHIN CHULA VISTA WOODS SUBDIVISION (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. T T ! I [ City Council Meeting - 8 - April 9, 1985 City Engineer/Director of Public Works submitted plats showing the location of the subdivision and the overhead facilities now existing within the subdivision boundaries. Mr. John W. Gardner, Jr. of Gardner Investment Properties is the developer of the proposed Chula Vista Woods Subdivision. As a prerequisite for approval of the final map, the developer is to submit letters from the utility companies indicating that arrangements have been made to complete undergrounding of the existing overhead facilities located within the subdivision boundaries according to Section 15.32.030 of the City Code. Mr. Gardner requested the City defer the requirement to underground the overhead facilities based on the following: 1. Undergrounding is impractical because: a. Line is currently overhead in the park to the west (Greg Rogers Park). b. Line to the south will be abandoned with future development (per SDG&E). c. Relocation of overhead lines will not add to pole population. 2. Premature because of existing conditions of surrounding property. It has been estimated that the conversion would cost the developer ~103,000 as compared to 317,000 for the relocation as proposed. The additional costs would be passed on to the home buyers. Staff recommended Council approve the request to defer the undergrounding requirements and condition it to require the developer to enter into an agreement with the City to not oppose the formation of an undergrounding district or other similar act which may take place in the future to convert the overhead facilities to underground. Speaking for the deferral was Allen M. Jones, 4350 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, 92041 representing Utility Consultants~ Inc. Mr. Jones discussed his meeting with San Diego Gas and Electric Company regarding the future alignment of the road stating the three existing poles on the property will not be removed with or without the undergrounding. There being no further comment either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting 9 April 9, 1985 Councilman Scott said he sees this as a "waiver" rather than a "deferral". Councilman Moore noted future developments in this area will be to the north, rather than the south and west (Greg Rogers Park). MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the staff recommendations. 7. PUBLIC HEARING PCM-85-8 CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO CASA DEL REY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS THE HELMER COMPANY (Director of Planning) This being the time and place, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl explained that the application, filed by the Helmer Company, proposes to revise the height and yard standards for certain lots within the Casa Del Rey Subdivision, located north of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Paseo Ladera. The development standards for Casa Del Rey were adopted along with the subdivision map by the City Council in 1978 (Resolution 9007). The Director of Planning recommended Council approve the Planning Commission Resolution 85-8 recommending: (1) approval of the proposed revisions to the corner lot height and sideyard setback standards; (2) approval of the sideyard setback reduction for three-car garages for a maximum of 33% of the 178 lots. NOTE: A minimum of 10' shall be maintained between dwellings; (3) denial of the companion requests to modify the frontyard setbacks on East "J" Street. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern regarding the three car garages being converted to recreational rooms. Director Krempl stated a condition could be included in the CC&R's to prohibit this. There being no comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Malcolm commented that the developer purchased this property with full cognizance of the area. He added the request should not be approved as it is important the corner lots remain open. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to deny the request. City Council Meeting 10 - April 9, 1985 8. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS (Director of Planning) a. URGENCY AMENDING SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE2108 ORDINANCE REGULATING SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION (City Attorney) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl stated that on January 12, 1985, the Council adopted an interim ordinance (90 days) providing for a moratorium on the construction or installation of satellite dish antennas. Expiration of the moratorium on April 12 does not leave sufficient time for public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council; therefore, this urgency ordinance has been requested. The Director of Planning recommended Council: 1. Adopt the urgency ordinance which include the following regulations: (a) prohibit rooftop antennas in a residential district unless a variance were filed and approved; and (b) for rooftop mounted commercial proposals, a building permit and also a conditional use permit process (as appropriate) be required as review mechanisms. 2. Refer these regulations to the industry and Planning Commission for additional review and public hearing consideration. Director Krempl noted the three phone calls he has received with one asking for a continuance. In response to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Mr. Krempl explained the comparisons with the Chula Vista and San Diego ordinance. Speaking in opposition were Ernest L. Robbins, 488 Elm Avenue, Chula Vista and Chester Edwards, 907 Nolan Way, Chula Vista. Their comments were: 1. The moratorium is on the reflector and not the antennas. 2. It is not "stealing" - the air belongs to everyone. City Council Meeting - 11 - April 9, 1985 3. Rohr Industries has been manufacturing dishes for quite some time. · 4. San Diego has tabled this item again; they are neither for nor against it. 5. Ham radio operators use the satellite dishes. 6. Against charging abnormal fees for back yard dishes. 7. The question is restricting the height to 10 feet. 8. Difficult for someone to have it in their back yard next to another house which might overshadow it. 9. The issue should be whether or not it interferes with somebody and not its "beauty" Mr. Stone, 152 "L" Street, Chula Vista, questioned whether his antenna would be grandfathered in. City Attorney Harron stated the ordinance does not apply to those dishes already in place. A caveat could be put into the ordinance at some future time removing those antennas if they are deemed to be a nuisance. A " certain period of time would be given to amortize the antennas. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to place the ordinance on first reading and adoption, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent passed and approved unanimously. Councilwoman McCandliss commented that dish antennas are here to stay. The staff should get a diverse opinion from those people in the business and the people who manufacture them to have some type of design control. Councilman Scott suggested staff take an inventory of all dish antennas in the City. Since the moratorium was established, several more dishes have been placed in various yards. Councilman Moore asked that this particular ordinance be published in the City's newsletter. 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Sue Miller, 46 Alvarado Place, Chula Vista, speaking on behalf of the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Chula Vista High School, stated they are having a flea market on Saturday, April 13. They will have booths for people selling new crafts and requested a waiver of the business license fees. Most of the profits will be given to the school. City Council Meeting 12 - April 9, 1985 MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the request for the waiver subject to any staff conditions. b. Sue Miller, speaking on behalf of the Chula Vista Library Board of Trustees stated the Board is very much concerned with improving the Library for its 10th birthday celebration (July 1986). She submitted statistics going back to 1980 when requests were made to refurbish the Library: graffiti on public restrooms, walls, interior painting, furniture cleaning upholstering, carpet replacement, replacement of banners and restoration of plant service. Mrs. Miller stated nothing has been done to date and complaints are being received daily from patrons. Also, of concern to the Board is the landscaping for the west side of the Library - this was talked about starting in 1981. A water feature was voted down and a temporary rose garden was put in. Mrs. Miller asked the Council to make refurbishing the Library their personal concern and perhaps it can then be pulled out of the "bureaucratic crack" it has fallen into. Mayor Cox remarked the indignation of the Board of Trustees is justified. MSUC (Cox/Scott) for a report back in two weeks from the City Manager to come back with a list of those items under consideration which have been funded this year or in previous years that haven't been done and a schedule of when they will be completed. City Manager Goss explained that a portion of the list (submitted in 1983) as noted by Mrs. Miller was put into the budget. Unfortunately, they have not been done in a timely manner. Councilman Scott declared the Library refurbishing is of concern with each member of the Council. Councilman Moore stated he cannot support purchasing new banners but can support purchasing the material for new banners if the Library Board can get some talented people in the community to make them. Mayor Cox said he understood marble was to be used in the restrooms. He would like to see justification for this material. City Council Meeting 13 - April 9, 1985 c. H. S. Molski, 443-D Woodlawn Avenue, President Of the Holiday Gardens Homeowners Association, referred to his request at previous Council meetings regarding having restrooms put in at the "H" Street Trolley Station. He stated a number of people are using the block walls, shrubs and even the laundry room in the Holiday Gardens area for their restroom. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) for the City Manager to bring back a resolution in support of requesting the MTDB to construct restroom facilities at all major (trolley) stations. Mr. Molski stated he would send in a written letter in support of this motion. Councilman Moore suggested making this a joint effort with the Cities of National City and San Diego. d. Ray A. Coates, 1238 Raven Avenue, Chula Vista, presented a petition of those residents bounded by Oleander on the east, Finch Place on the west, Thrush Street on the north and Palomar Street on the south petitioning the Council to relight those City streetlights that were turned off due to Proposition 13. Mr. Coates noted the lights which are presently out on Rayborn Avenue. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for this petition come back to the City Council at budget time so that it can be reviewed along with the policy change. This item is to be referred to the City Manager to bring it back at budget time. Also included in the motion is to immediately turn on the lights that have burned out if they meet the City's criteria. e. Mrs. Bess Pocklington, 646 Glover Place, Chula Vista, thanked the Council for the Fluid Systems report and questioned when the noise study of Rohr would be done. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated staff would be coming back with a written report on this and a copy would be given to Mrs. Pocklington. Mrs. Pocklington added that she hoped that the study was not done at a time when Rohr was not testing since they don't do this on a daily basis. Mrs. Pocklington stated she has been listening to the Environmental Health Coalition and questioned the status of the health study to be done on the Otay area. At one time a study was to be done for the San Diego Gas and Electric Plant. The study was dropped because at that time they stopped using oil and started using gas. She stated there is now a lot of black smoke coming out of the stacks and requested the study be rescheduled. T T I' I r City Council Meeting - 14 - April 9, 1985 Mrs. Pocklington questioned the billboards that are going up on I-5 ("E" and "J" Streets). Mayor Cox explained the lawsuit MTDB had with the billboard company and the result was that they could erect these two signs for a period of 15 years, after which time they become the property of the City. CONSENT CALENDAR (10-16) MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar. 10. RESOLUTION 11980 APPROVING SUBMISSION OF FY 1985-86 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.5 CLAIM FOR HANDYTRANS OPERATION (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The City of Chula Vista's FY 1985-86 Article 4.5 claim to support HandYtrans operation in the amount of ~176,756 was submitted to SANDAG and MTDB on April 1, 1985. State law requires that the claim be submitted by April 1, 1985. The claim amount is based upon an allocation formula of Article 4.5 funds adopted by the SANDAG Board in February 1985. HandYtrans operation for FY 1985-86 is funded by TDA Article 4.5 funds, Regional Center funds, farebox revenue, and investment earnings. Based on the current service level, a funding shortfall estimated at ~12,414 exists for FY 1985-86. The Transit Coordinator is analyzing options to meet this shortfall. 11. RESOLUTION 11981 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION BY SCOOT OF THE FY 1985-86 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.0 CLAIM (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The FY 1985-86 SCOOT claim for Article 4.0 funds to support Chula Vista Transit (CVT) operations was submitted to MTDB and SANDAG on April 1, 1985. State law requires that TDA claims be submitted to MTDB and SANDAG by April 1 prior to the fiscal year for which TDA funds are claimed. The total SCOOT claim is ~1,328,042 consisting of 31,239,390 claimed against the City of Chula Vista's apportionment of ~1,279,890 and ~88,652 claimed against the County of San Diego's apportionment. 12. RESOLUTION 11982 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-85-11 FOR ST. JOHN'S PARISH (Director of Planning) On March 19, 1985, the City Council granted an appeal by St. John's Parish from a Planning Commission requirement that a block wall be constructed as a condition for approval of their conditional use permit PCC-85-11. In granting the appeal, the Council added the following conditions: City Council Meeting - 15 - April 9, 1985 (1 The existing wood fence be replaced with like material and St. John's Parish be responsible for ongoing long-term maintenance of said fence. (2 The existing chain-link fence with barbed wire be replaced with like material (barbed wire not required) and St. John's Parish be responsible for ongoing maintenance. (3 An overall landscaping plan be submitted and approved by staff. (4 At the time construction of Phase 2 of the Master Plan for St. John's Parish begins~ the requirement for a block wall will be reexamined as a possible requirement in Phase 2 construction by the Director of Planning. 13. RESOLUTION 11983 SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF LOW COST FEDERAL HYDROELECTRIC POWER (City Attorney) On March 22, 1985, SANDAG requested local governments to adopt a resolution supporting the application for federal hydropower submitted by SDG&E on their behalf, and formally requesting the preference allocation of all of California's share of federal hydropower from the Boulder City Area Projects. 14. RESOLUTION 11984 SUPPORTING AB 1012 WHICH APPROPRIATES ~32 MILLION FOR DEFENSIVE SYSTEM TO DEAL WITH MEXICAN SEWAGE (City Attorney) The Council has previously considered the issue of whether to support the "return to sender plan" for dealing with renegade flows of Mexican sewage into San Diego County. The State Legislature is now considering AB 1012 to provide General Fund monies and a Bond Act for the November 1986 ballot. 15. ORDINANCE 2109 AMENDING SECTION 10.72.050 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE OR LOWER LICENSE FEES FOR BICYCLES - FIRST READING (City Attorney) At its March 12, 1985 meeting, the City Council deferred any action on a proposed reduction in bicycle license fees until the FY 1985-86 budget review sessions. However, the Council directed the City Attorney to draft a revision to the existing ordinance to allow Council to waive or lower bicycle fees. City Council Meeting - 16 - April 9, 1985 16a. RESOLUTION 11985 OPPOSING SB 1201 (ELLIS) RELATING TO THE SETTING OF RENTAL RATES FOR MARITIME TENANTS ON PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY (City Attorney) b. RESOLUTION 11986 OPPOSING SB 1202 (ELLIS) RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT COMMISSIONERS (City Attorney) SB 1201 authorized the State Lands Commission to consider the appropriate rental rate for tidelands and provides that said Commission consider the use of tidelands for maritime industry. SB 1202 specifically relates to the election of the seven member San Diego Unified Port District Commissioners. Said Commissioners are presently appointed by the legislative bodies of the Port District cities. The adoption of this bill would require that the Port District Commissioners be elected by the citizens of those cities and could only be removed pursuant to the recall provisions of the Election Code. End of Consent Calendar. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FIRST READING 17. RESOLUTION 11987 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS IN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE AN INCREASE IN THE TRAVELERS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM AND APPROPRIATING NECESSARY FUNDS (Director of Personnel) During negotiations with the Travelers Insurance Company at the beginning of 1984-85, the City was successful in reducing a requested rate increase from 105% to 80% through March 3, 1985. The Travelers Company has notified the City that as of March 3rd, an additional 19% increase in premiums was necessary to continue coverage. The Director of Personnel recommended the following in order to assure continuity of health care coverage for employees at the lowest possible rate: (1) Authorize City payment of the 19% increase for each employee for the period 3/3/85 to 6/30/85. (2) Authorize staff to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for soliciting bids on health insurance. The total fiscal impact of accepting the 19% increase is ~67,936.84 for the remainder of fiscal 84/85. T : T m' I r City Council Meeting - 17 - April 9, 1985 Councilman Scott questioned whether this would give the employees a "vested interest" and whether the staff can go back and negotiate at a future time. The City Attorney indicated negotiations are done every time for this particular item. Councilwoman McCandliss stated staff should start looking at the bid process on insurance. In this particular instance, she cannot allow the insurance to lapse and will vote in favor of the resolution. Councilman Moore asked for additional information from the City Manager when items such as this occur. He would like to see a list of these unbudgeted expenditures. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 18. RESOLUTION 11988 APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING HOME MORTGAGES (Community Development Director) On February 5, 1985, the City Council approved the selection of a bond team to structure the City's ~10 million single-family mortgage revenue bond issue. Developer commitments have been received and the bond issue is being structured. The underwriter has proposed the creation of a Joint Powers Authority with the City of Escondido which will be operated by the Housing Finance Agency in order to reduce issuance costs and enhance the bond rating. The Community Development Director recommended the Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Escondido and select two members of the City Council to serve on that Agency. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Councilman Malcolm stated he would like to change the vote on allowing the financing. He believes this particular bond issue would just promote growth by bringing more housing units down to Chula Vista the majority going for condominiums. The City is expanding its housing facilities more than what is presently needed and there is the need for the higher more expensive type homes as part of the housing program. Councilwoman McCandliss noted the projects that have already been approved stating this would not change the selling price of the units it is insuring the units would be saleable for those persons having incomes of ~33,500 and more. City Council Meeting 18 - April 9, 1985 Councilman Malcolm indicated the taxpayers will be subsidizing the units and therefore, the units will be selling faster. Once they are sold, it becomes the growth-inducing factor to sell more. The resolution passed by the following vote: AYES: McCandliss, Moore, Cox NOES: Malcolm, Scott ABSENT: None 19. RESOLUTION 11989 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO DEVELOPED PARCELS ON LAS FLORES DRIVE AND "D" STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The City Council approved funds in the FY 1984-85 budget for the construction of two lanes of pavement and storm drain facilities in Las Flores Drive south of "D" Street and in "D" Street from Second Avenue to Minot Avenue. The City Council on December 18, 1984, accepted a report which directed staff to call up deferrals on the existing developed lots, a total of seven (7), at the same time the City prepares to advertise for bids for construction of this project. Staff is proceeding with requests to the Planning Commission and City Council to call up these deferrals. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer recommends the City Council appropriate ~75,000 from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund and establish a fund for the purpose of loaning money to property owners for a period of ten (10) years so they can construct their public improvements. Monies from this fund would be loaned to property owners with existing homes in the area and deferral agreements with the City. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 20. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss referred to the submittal of the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan and development packet noting this will be on the Council agenda for the meeting of April 16. b. City Manager Goss responded to the discussion regarding the health insurance resolution (Item No. 17) stating the staff has been working with Travelers Insurance Company and employee groups regarding cost-containment measures. ""T" T ! I[ City Council Meeting - 19 - April 9, 1985 c. The Municipal Pursuit question was: Within the MTDB service area, which elderly and handicapped transit service has the lowest operating cost per revenue passenger and highest farebox recovery of operating costs? The answer was: HandYtrans of Chula Vista: REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 21. REPORT FROM DELOITTE HASKINS AND SELLS REGARDING TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AUDIT Director of Finance) Pursuant to a contract with the City, Deloitte Haskins and Sells performed Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) audits on seven Chula Vista motels for the 11 quarters in the period January 1, 1982 through September 30, 1984 with the results submitted to Council. Transient Occupancy Tax revenues totalled ~560,264 in fiscal year 1983-84 and are expected to increase to ~590,000 in 1984-85. The Director of Finance recommended Council accept the Auditor's Report and direct staff to notify the various hotels/motels of the audit findings. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to approve the report. 22. REPORT BUSINESS CARDS FOR COMMISSIONERS (Assistant City Manager) At the April 2, 1985 meeting, the City Council requested a report on the advisability of Board/Commission members having City business cards. Staff submitted a written report to Council noting its past actions concerning prior requests. The Assistant City Manager recommended staff return with a written policy that can be incorporated in the Boards/Commissions Handbook which would allow for, if desired by the Commission, a standard Commission business card for each Board or Commission, with a blank space for the Commissioner's name. Councilman Scott stated he sees no reason for Commissioners to have business cards. There could be an abuse of the cards. It is a badge of authority and the Commissioners can represent themselves anywhere in the City of Chula Vista. Councilman Moore spoke in support of the business cards indicating that when Commissioners are appointed, the Council should have faith in those Commissioners. MSC (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: I' Ir City Council Meeting 20 - April 9, 1985 AYES: Cox, Moore, McCandliss NOES: Malcolm, Scott ABSENT: None 23. MAYOR'S REPORT a. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for a Closed Session for potential litigation and current litigation: Sierra Club vs. Coastal Commission. This will follow the Redevelopment Agency meeting. b. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for the City Manager to report on the policy and rationale for the signage of handicapped parking spaces. 24. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Moore referred to the item in the Council packet on the SANDAG Transit Study regarding sales tax potential for transit and roads. He disagreed with using sales tax for this purpose. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to refer this item to the Legislative Committee for a report back to Council. b. Councilman Moore discussed the "deep pocket" bills (SB 75 and SB 639). MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to send a telegram to all the cities in the County to notify them to support the bills. City Attorney Harron suggested also sending one to the Senate Judiciary Committee - support first the Carpenter Bill and the other only as an alternative. Councilman Moore stated he would include this in his motion. c. Councilman Moore stated he is on the San Diego League of Cities Subcommittee and they are recommending a letter be sent On the "deep pocket" legislation to all of the Mayors in the State of California. This total cost would be between ~500-$1000 (cities in the District would share the expense). MSUC (Moore/Scott) to approve this request. d. Councilman Moore referred to his memo regarding the Beautification Awards Dinner on April 30. e. Councilman Scott discussed City Beautification noting the violations to the City Code regarding boats, vans and abandoned vehicles parked on front lawns and in front yards. He stated this does not improve the image of the City. City Council Meeting - 21 - April 9, 1985 MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) for the City Manager to look (at budget time) into the possibility of having a new position for inspections. City Manager Goss stated there is a new proposal in the budget for this new position. f. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to bring back a report on garage conversions to see whether or not they can be prohibited in the City of Chula Vista. g. Councilman Malcolm noted the cities of La Mesa, Carlsbad and E1 Cajon have recently adopted a County ordinance which allows a hot-food wagon to come in, cook food and leave. He doesn't know of any drawbacks to this ordinance or why they are prohibited in Chula Vista. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to docket this item (hot food wagons) for a City Council meeting. The Council recessed at 11:00 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. At 11:10 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session. The City Clerk was excused and the Mayor reported the meeting ended at 11:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for April 16, 1985 at 7 p.m. ~" JE F WPG:0569C PAG