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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/05/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. May 7, 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, 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 April 16, 23, 25 and April 27, 1985 MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 1985 AS BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH The Proclamation was presented to Joan Stevens of the Speech Pathology Department at Bay Hospital and Medical Center. b. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 5 THROUGH MAY 11, 1985 AS HIRE A VETERAN WEEK The Proclamation was presented to Frank Mezta of Veterans Job Service. c. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 12 THROUGH MAY 18, 1985 AS SENIOR CENTER WEEK The Proclamation acknowledges the increase in community awareness of the Senior Centers in Chula Vista and their efforts to develop a mutual understanding and respect between senior citizens and the balance of the community. The Proclamation was presented to Selma Hanes. City Council Minutes - 2 - May 7, 1985 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR RETURN OF AMERICAN LEGION POST BUILDING SUBJECT TO REHABILITATION PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY CHULA VISTA POST 434 (Post Commander Robert McCauley) The American Legion Post requested (1) renewal for 20 years; (2) request for reversion of the building back to the American Legion with no liability toward the City; (3) consideration for sale by the City of the dirt the building is on, in lieu of lease. Commander Robert McCauley, 1987 Bucknell Street, Chula Vista, stated they have hired an architect and a construction company for the renovation of the building and asked the Council whether "they are headed in the right direction". Council noted its action on November 27, 1984 scheduling termination of the lease on June 30, 1985 and for staff to work with the American Legion to make the building earthquake safe, relandscape the area and prepare a financial plan of the renovations. Commander McCauley noted the setbacks which delayed this project. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) that the letter be received and forwarded to staff to be brought back at the same time as the full renovation package is brought to the City Council. b. LETTER NOTING CONDITIONS NOT MET IN THE GREG ROGERS HOUSE MOVE NEXT DOOR TO 622 SECOND AVENUE (Marjorie A. Sprouse) Mrs. Sprouse expressed concern regarding the Greg Rogers house move next to her home and the problems involved with her hedge being cut from six to three feet; tearing down her fence; taking down her patio; the large hole dug extending into her back yard in which house was placed; and tractors and trucks parked in her yard without permission. Councilwoman McCandliss noted the letter received from the Burches regarding compliance with the conditions. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to acknowledge the letter and the City Manager to report to Council on Thursday if "all is not well." c. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED FOR TOWNHOUSES AND APARTMENTS (Ross Enterprises) Ross Enterprises requested the City to adopt Part 2, Title 24 of the 1984 Annual Supplement to the California Administration Code dealing with the construction requirements for the physically disabled in condominiums, townhomes and apartments. City Council Minutes 3 May 7, 1985 City Manager Goss reported the Board of Permit Appeals will consider this item on May 13, 1985 and a recommendation will be forwarded to Council. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation. d. LETTER REGARDING CIVIL SUITS INVOLVING PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ACTS (Chula Vista Police Officer's Association) The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) sent in material regarding Civil suits involving punitive damages arising out of public employment acts. The Chula vista Police Officers' Association (CVPOA) requested Council to support needed amendments. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to refer this matter to the Legislative Committee. e. LETTER REGARDING FIXED PERCENTAGE OF VISITOR PARKING SPACES FOR APARTMENTS (Robert E. Brown) Mr. Brown, 447 Del Mar Court, Chula Vista noted the deviation of parking spaces requested by the Connole Construction Company which allows only three parking spaces for every four apartments. He requested the R-3 zoning standard be adhered to requiring at least one parking space per apartment with a fixed percentage of spaces for visitors. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to refer this letter to the public hearing scheduled for May 28, 1985. f. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPOINTMENT MTDB REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1985 (Dick Murphy, Chairman MTDB) On July 1, 1985 MTDB is scheduled to acquire the assets of San Diego Transit Corporation from the City of San Diego. Coincident with acquisition on that date will be an expansion of the MTD Board of Directors' size to include representation from the Chula Vista City Council. It was requested that Council appoint its MTDB representative before the July 1st date. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to docket this item for the next meeting. g. LETTER REQUESTING RESOLUTION FOR SIMULTANEOUS TEST BAN ON ALL NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS BY THE U.S. AND THE SOVIET UNION TO BEGIN AUGUST 6, 1985 (Gene R. La Rocque USN Ret.) On January 8, 1985, the City Council of Santa Barbara unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 1985 as the Year to Reverse the Nuclear Arms Race. A resolution calling for a Simultaneous Test City Council Minutes - 4 - May 7, 1985 Ban on all nuclear explosions by the United States and the Soviet Union is to begin on August 6, 1985, the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The Center for Defense Information (CDI) asked that these resolutions be considered by the City Council. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to file the request. h. LETTER ASKING FOR RECONSIDERATION OF TOWNCENTRE MANOR ROOF MATERIAL (James A. Purcell) Mr. Purcell, 348 West Market Street, San Diego, expressed concern regarding changing the Towncentre Manor roofing by adding lightweight false clay tile to the street-facing. He asked Council's consideration of two alternatives: leave the roof as designed or cover the entire area with the light weight tile. In response to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Housing Coordinator Gustafson stated the County has also requested a number of other embellishments for the building. Staff is compiling all this information and will be coming back to the City Council with a report. MS (McCandliss/Cox) for the letter to be brought back at the time the entire package is brought back to the City Council for consideration for inclusion in the low and moderate income housing. Councilman Scott spoke against the motion stating the previous decision of the Council was a good one. Mayor Cox spoke in support of the motion noting the letter came from the architect (pride of authorship) and he is willing to take another look at this roofing. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: McCandliss, Moore, Cox NOES: Malcolm, Scott ABSENT: None i. CHILDREN'S WORLD REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD FOR CHILD-CARE FACILITY (Century 21) Children's World Inc., requested interest in the purchase of City-owned property on Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista (Parcel No. 640-070-13) for a child care facility. Miss Sherry Adams, representing Century 21 Realtors stated they have been looking for property in Chula Vista for Children's City Council Minutes - 5 - May 7, 1985 World. This is a national organization which operate 170 Centers throughout the United States. They feel this property on Telegraph Canyon Road is an ideal spot for the child-care facility. City Manager Goss stated a staff report is being prepared on this property. The presentation by Miss Adams would be more appropriately addressed at the time the staff report is submitted to Council. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Councilman Malcolm stated the Sweetwater Authority will act this evening to move their election to November 1986. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to send a letter (or to call the Sweetwater Authority) asking them to wait until the Council meets with the School Boards to discuss the election issue. This letter is also to go to the three School Boards. b. Jay Martin, 323 "G" Street, Chula Vista, commended the bus drivers in the City for their courteous service to the people riding the buses. He asked the Council to continue to go with the Aztec Bus Lines. Mayor Cox noted the Request for Proposals (RFP'S) will be docketed on the City Council meeting of May 16. c. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista, stated: (1) she agreed with the letters to be sent to the Water Board and the School Districts regarding the elections; 2) referred to a newspaper article sent to her by Councilman Malcolm regarding the infectious waste plant on Mace Street. She compared this report with the one sent Council in 1983. Mrs. Pocklington noted the landfill will be taking in hazardous waste such as asbestos and planning to increase the amounts of waste being received. Mrs. Pocklington noted the public hearing of the Air Pollution Control Board scheduled in June will deal with the question of asbestos. (3) Mrs. Pocklington stated the area around wG" Street and Fourth Avenue is becoming a dumping site and asked Council to check into it. City Council Minutes 6 May 7, 1985 (4) Mrs. Pocklington said she received a call from a citizen of San Marcos who is opposing the trash-to-energy plant in that City indicating Chula Vista may still be considered for that facility. (5) Mrs. Pocklington asked whether staff has checked on the noise at Rohr Industries. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated he received the report noting there is no violation of the ordinance and no appreciable noise. Mrs. Pocklington asked that the study be done at the time Rohr tests the aircraft engines. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to send a letter to Supervisor Brian Bilbray requesting that for any expansion of hazardous or toxic waste facilities in Chula Vista, the Council be given a presentation so they can have some input - if it is within the City's sphere of influence. MSUC (Moore/Scott) the City Manager be directed to obtain pertinent data regarding the Mace Street plant from the County and upon receipt of the data, forward it to the Council via the Environmental Concern Task Force prior to the scheduled public hearing. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for staff to check on the question of the dumping at the intersection of "G" Street and Fourth Avenue and report back to the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR 1985-86 PROGRAM YEAR (Community Development Director) a. RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS FOR 1985-86 PROGRAM YEAR This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Desrochers explained that under the Community Block Grant Program, the City is entitled to $1,009,000 in FY 1985-86. A process has been undertaken to solicit proposals for projects eligible for funding under the Block Grant regulations for the 1985-86 Block Grant Program. The public hearing is now being conducted in order to consider and approve the application and the Statement of Community Development Objectives for the 1985-86 Block Grant program year. City Council Minutes - 7 - May 7, 1985 The staff report included: 1985-86 program year block grant application; certifications; program year statement of community development objectives; program year community plan; program year relocation plan; and project submittal. Block Grant funds in the amount of $1,090,443.66 will finance the approved projects, of which $1,009,000 is the 1985-86 entitlement amount and $82,443.66 is excess or reprogrammed funds from previous years. PROGRAM YEAR RECOMMENDATION A. Budget: The recommendation for the overall program year budget is as follows: Revenues 1985-86 Entitlement 1,009,000.00 Prior Years' Surplus 99,574.85 TOTAL 1,108,574.85 Proposed Expenditures: 1985-86 Available BG Funds Proposal Entitlement From Previous Years Administration 90,000.00 Section 108 Payback 91,963.10 Economic Development: Revolving Fund 60,000.00 8,248.90 Home Depot Utility Undergrounding 175,000.00 Fair Housing Program 2,000.00 Social Services: Del Rey Nutrition 4,000.00 Meals-on-Wheels 3,683.00 Shared Housing 20,000.00 Lutheran Project Hand 3,000.00 Older Adult Peer Advocacy Program 4,333.00 South Bay Community Services (Our House) 21,862.00 Adult Protective Services 8,400.00 Metro Food Project 5,364.00 City Council Minutes - 8 - May 7, 1985 Senior Information & Referral Service 14,913.00 7,230.00 Slingerland 2,000.00 YMCA Family Stress Center 20,795.00 Kinesis South 5,280.00 N. C. Family Clinic 5,660.00 Girls Club/Boys Club Facility Construction 30,000.00 Capital Improvement Projects: Harborside Drainage Payback 109,842.85 Telegraph Canyon Drainage 330,904.05 84,095.95 TOTAL $1,009,000.00 $99,574.85 Mr. Bueno, representing the South Bay Filipino Association stated they have just received the information regarding this public hearing at 11 o'clock this morning and he has not had time to prepare anything prior to the meeting. He asked for a continuance so the Filipino organization can come back with their proposal. In answer to the Council's questions, Housing Coordinator Gustafson stated the Association was notified on Friday and mailed an agenda; statements went out to all of the proponents followed by a telephone call from staff. Speaking for funding were: Melissa Wolf The Association for 10350 Strathmore Drive Retarded Citizens Santee Paulette Erkenbrock Chemical People 859 Hazy Glen Court South Bay Chula Vista Tony Usquiano Chula Vista Little 80 No. Second Avenue League Chula Vista Helen Stokes Meals on Wheels 1543 Max Avenue Chula Vista Julie Schultz Slingerland 613 East "J" Street Educational Support Chula Vista Organization Helga Rindone Community 400 Westby Street Congregational Chula Vista Preschool City Council Minutes - 9 - May 7, 1985 Alice Courteau Kinesis South 6357 Rancho Mission Road Mental Health Systems San Diego Nicola Lunn Mental Health Systems 3759 Pioneer Place Kinesis South San Diego Kay Dennison Ten Over Sixty 659 Jefferson Street Chula Vista Carl B. Lund Ten Over Sixty 60 Via Nomentana Chula Vista Sara Myers Ten Over Sixty 4125 Ibis Street San Diego, 92103 Esther Amaral South County Council 399 Inkopah Street on Aging - Shared Chula Vista Housing Anne Fabrick South County Council 502-2 Anita Street Del Rey Nutrition Chula Vista, 92011 Program Meals-on-Wheels Shared Housing Maggie Helton Chula Vista 162 Mankato Street Commission Chula Vista on Aging Chula Vista Service Center Del Rey Nutrition Meals-on-Wheels Shared Housing Adult Protection Services Older Adult Peer Advocacy Program William Godderd Del Rey Dir. Voc/Career Education Nutrition Program Eugene Duhamel 229 Glover Avenue Chula Vista ! City Council Minutes - 10 - May 7, 1985 · Improvement of the alley between "E" and Davidson Street. Mr. ~ Duhamel stated he is willing to pay a portion of the improvements and suggested the former petition by the residents be resubmitted to find out how many of the residents are still interested in having the improvements put in. Sylvia Robledo National City Family 2303 "N" Avenue Clinic National City San Ysidro Health Center Helen Motto Food Program Nora Sears Jobs for Youth 1142 Nolan Avenue Chula Vista Charles Shippey Boys and Girls Club Chula Vista Construction Fund MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) to continue this public hearing for one week in order for the Filipino Association to get their report in to staff. Mayor Cox asked to have included in the motion a report back concerning the shared housing program and whether the $20,000 could come out of the low and moderate income funding (redevelopment tax increment). Mayor Cox questioned whether allev improvements could come out of redevelopment district funds. Mr. Desrochers stated redevelopment funds are used for alley improvements only if they are in the redevelopment district. This particular alley between "E" and Davidson is not. Mayor Cox asked to have included in the motion for staff to get the information on the possibility of using tax increment financing for the shared housing. Councilman Malcolm included this in his motion, Councilwoman McCandliss agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for a Closed Session for matters of personnel and potential litigation. b. Mayor Cox reported that for the first time one and one-half years, Chula Vista has settled all litigations with the County of San Diego. City Council Minutes - 11 May 7, 1985 c. The Board of Supervisors has reconsidered the property tax agreement on the Palomar/Broadway annexation; and they have directed their staff to work with the City staff on alternatives for funding the Telegraph Canyon Creek Flood Control Project. At the present time, they are looking at the formation of an Assessment District to acquire the rights-of-way. d. Councilman Malcolm stated he will not be returning to the dais after the dinner break since he has to attend a meeting of the Coastal Commission. He remarked he recently talked to the Rotary Club of National City on Coastal Commission items and recommended the Paradise Marsh be developed into a marina (24th and "E" Streets adjacent to I-5). With all efforts being made to get the deep-water channel, a marina would give National City an excellent opportunity to develop the site. Councilman Malcolm added the project is a workable one and asked the Council to encourage National City for a joint project to develop this land. e. Councilman Malcolm reported the Legislative Committee has recommended opposition to Senate Bill 1255 (withdrawal of the excess amounts of low and moderate income funds over one-half million dollars). MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to oppose SB 1255. A dinner break was called at 6:40 p.m. The Council reconvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Councilman Malcolm was absent during the rest of the meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARING PCA-85-2 - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES (Director of Planning) a. ORDINANCE 2111 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl explained that the State recently enacted Senate Bill 163 which prohibits cities from excluding large family day care homes (those serving from 7 to 12 children) from single family zones. A City may either allow such homes as a matter of right or may adopt and apply certain local standards via a permit process. City Council Minutes -12 - May 7, 1985 On March 27, 1985, the Planning Commission recommended Council enact an ordinance amending Title 19 in accordance with Resolution PCA-85-2 establishing standards for large family day care homes in single family zones. Staff's recommendation was that large family day care homes be processed by the Zoning Administrator by a conditional use permit. This permit currently carries a fee of $175.00 with appeal to the Planning Commission for a fee of $125.00. The amendment also includes revised definitions to conform with those of the State. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the staff's condition of the 1200 square feet of play area and the ordinance which states "usable square feet" be provided. She noted there were many areas which could be 1,300 square feet or more; however, much of it may be sloped or in a bank and not "usable area". Mr. Krempl noted the intent was there be open space for a play area and "usable area" would be the appropriate term. Staff can look at an exception to the 1200 square feet condition. Councilman Moore expressed his concern was commercial facilities going into residential areas and having double play times for the children which may be an interference to the residents of the area. There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO CASA DEL REY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - THE HELMER COMPANY (Director of Planning) a. RESOLUTION 12008 APPROVING REVISIONS TO CASA DEL REY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl stated that on April 9, 1985, the City Council unanimously denied the applicant's request to revise the Casa Del Rey Development standards. Due to an oversight, the applicant was not represented at the hearing and the Council has therefore granted a request to reconsider the item. City Council Minutes - 13 - May 7, 1985 The application, filed by the Helmer Company, proposed 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 proposed revisions are exempt from environmental review. The Director of Planning recommended Council concur with Planning Commission Resolution PCM-85-8 to: (1) approve the proposed revisions to the corner lot height and sideyard setback standards; (2) approve the sideyard setback reduction for three-car garages for a maximum of 33% of the 178 lots; (3) deny the companion request to modify the front yard setbacks on East .Jw Street. Mr. Michael H. Helmer, 701 "B" Street, San Diego, presented slides showing the two story homes already being constructed along Street and a typical home they are proposing to construct having slant roofs which he termed "low profile homes". They are proposing the two story homes along the areas of the cul-de-sac in order not to create a wall effect on the homes along other streets in the subdivision. As to the three car garage options, they are still going to be maintaining 10 feet between the homes. Mr. Helmer stated his willingness to place a condition in the CC&R's regarding the prohibition of the three-car garage conversions. There being no further comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to amend the resolution to add a condition to be placed in the CC&R'S which would preclude three car garage conversions. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilwoman McCandliss voting "now. CONSENT CALENDAR (8-16) MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes - 14 - May 7, 1985 8. RESOLUTION 12009 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS MANKATO STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AND GLOVER AVENUES (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) ABC Construction Company completed the Mankato Street improvements on April 12, 1985. A final inspection was made on April 17, 1985. All work was completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The final construction cost is $23,440.34. 9. RESOLUTION 12009 RENEWING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AUGUSTE AND VASCO RODRIGUES (Community Development Director) The original Sidewalk Cafe Policy allowing proprietors of restaurants within the Town Centre Project, Subarea 1, to utilize public right-of-way adjacent to their property for sidewalk cafes was approved in early 1983 and re-evaluated and accepted in April 1984. In May 1983, the City Council entered into an agreement with Auguste and Vasco Rodrigues for the lease of public right-of-way to be used for a sidewalk cafe at the corner of Third Avenue and Center Street. The lease has been renewed annually and currently is due for 1985 renewal. The Community Development Director recommended renewal of the lease agreement with Auguste and Vasco Rodrigues. 10. RESOLUTION 12011 AMENDING RESOLUTION 11971 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR A COMMERCIAL SHOPPING FACILITY BY THE HOME DEPOT (Community Development Director On March 21, 1985, the City Council approved an inducement resolution for The Home Depot for $2.5 million to assist in the financing of the construction of their proposed new store at the southeast intersection of 1-805 and "H" Street. This store will be part of the proposed shopping center currently being developed by Pacific Scene, Inc. Home Depot has requested an increase in the amount of the revenue bond from $2.5 million to $3 million due to the relatively high issuance costs for the smaller issue. The recommendation was that the Council approve the increase of the proposed revenue bonds from $2.5 million to $3 million. 11. RESOLUTION 12012 ACCEPTING THE ONSITE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHARTER POINT SUBDIVISION NO. 1 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) City Council Minutes - 15 - May 7, 1985 Pacific Scene, Inc. requested a final inspection of public improvements which was made on January 26, 1984. A letter of deficiencies was prepared on February 1, 1984 and the corrections were completed. A review inspection was made on April 26, 1985, and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the plans and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Pacific Scene, Inc. has submitted a maintenance bond in the amount of $131,400.00 to guarantee the improvements as to workmanship and material for a period of one year after acceptance by the City Council. 12. RESOLUTION 12013 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND FINANCIAL SCENE, INC. dba THE VILLAGE COMPANY TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF BONDING FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN HIDDEN VISTA SUBDIVISION (TERRA NOVA) AND REPAIR OF 96" CAST-IN-PLACE DRAINAGE CULVERT (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Mayor Cox left the dais at this time noting he will abstain on this Item due to a potential conflict of interest. He owns stock in American Savings Bank and one of the subsidiaries of the bank is Financial Scene. Councilwoman Mccandliss presided over this item. Financial Scene, Inc. dba The Village Company through their agent, McMillin Development Company requested approval of their grading and drainage facilities for Hidden Vista Subdivision and release of the surety bond. The grading and drainage work has been completed. An Agreement for Bond Reduction from $3,690,000 to $250,000 has been prepared by our City Attorney and signed by Financial Scene, Inc. The Agreement calls for repair of a portion of the double 96" cast-in-place pipe and/or replacement should the culvert pipe fail over a two-year period. (Mayor Cox returned to the dais). 13. RESOLUTION 12014 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS EL RANCHO DEL REY SUBDIVISION, UNIT 6B (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The Gersten Company has completed the construction of the public improvements for E1 Rancho del Rey, Unit 6B. The Improvement Agreement was approved by City Council Resolution 11248 on May 24, 1983. City Council Minutes - 16 - May 7, 1985 14. RESOLUTION 12015 APPROVING THE CLAIM OF $5,000 FROM THE FY-85/86 2% NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUND (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The Palomar and "H" Street San Diego trolley stations have bicycle lockers to encourage regional non-motorized transportation. Currently, the demand for bicycle lockers exceeds the number of lockers available. CalTrans, the Agency administering the bicycle lockers would like to provide additional facilities; State funding, however, is not available. Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds are available from SANDAG for the purchase and installation of bicycle lockers. CalTrans, a non-member agency, is unable to submit a claim and has asked the City to request the $5,000 needed to purchase 10 additional locker units. In return, CalTrans will install and manage the lockers at no cost to the City. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer recommended Council authorize the claim of $5,000 for FY 85-86 2% non-motorized Transportation Development Act funds. 15. RESOLUTION 12016 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAN DIEGO FIREWORKS FOR FOURTH OF JULY DISPLAY (Acting Director of Parks and Recreation) Council approved $10,000 in the FY 1984-85 budget to fund an Independence Day celebration with the understanding that public contributions will again be solicited to help defray expenses. Three responses were received to a Request for Proposal for the City's Fourth of July fireworks display. San Diego Fireworks was selected and has submitted a contract for the work. Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Foncerrada recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with San Diego Fireworks. 16. REPORT SOUTH BAY YMCA REQUEST TO CONDUCT A 5K FUN RUN (Acting Director of Parks and Recreation) The South Bay YMCA is requesting permission to conduct its Third Annual 5K Fun Run on Saturday, July 13, 1985 at 7:30 a.m. Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Foncerrada recommended Council approve the request subject to staff conditions. End of Consent Calendar City Council Minutes - 17 - May 7, 1985 CONTINUED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cox noted that Mr. Hugh Christensen was in the audience to speak under Oral Communications as he thought the meeting began at 7:00 p.m. It was the Council's concurrence to have Mr. Christiansen speak at this time. Mr. Hugh Christensen, 376 Center Street, Chula Vista submitted sketches of the parking lot at Landis Avenue. He noted the replacement of the three handicapped parking spaces and submitted sketches of a redesign of the parking area whereby it would increase the spaces by ten~ Mr. Christensen asked the Council's consideration for the redesign since "one parking space costs between $12,000 and $20,000 to put in and there could be as much as a $150,000-$200,000 savings if properly designed." MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this proposal to staff and the Parking Place Commission for a report back to the City Council and to defer any action on striping of the parking lot at Landis Avenue. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 17. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 11748 AND 11791 REGARDING CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN FOR THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND MIDDLE MANAGERS (Director of Personnel) AS a part of the budget process each year, classification studies are conducted to evaluate positions which Department Heads feel are no longer properly classified due to changes in the nature of duties and responsibilities. Since the budget was adopted for 1984-85, the Personnel Department has conducted the five following major classification studies and have recommended salary increases: 1. The Librarian series - Establish the classifications of Librarian I (E step salary of $24,419 no increase), and Librarian II (E step salary of $25,546 - 4.6% increase). 2. The Construction Specialist series - reclassify Construction Specialist I position to Construction Specialist II at the annual E step salary of $22,520. Retitle the Senior Construction Specialist to Supervising Construction Specialist and increase the salary range 10.11% to an annual E step Of $25,901. City Council Minutes - 18 - May 7, 1985 3. Storekeeper Increase the salary range of Storekeeper 6% to an annual E step of $18,262. 4. Survey Party Chief - Increase the salary range for Survey Party Chief 22% to an annual E step of $34,730. (This will have no fiscal impact until FY 1985-86. 5. Data/Entry Computer Operator Series - Reclassify the Data Entry Operator/Computer Operator position to Data Processing Operator II, E step salary of $19,097 (11.99% increase). This increase is partially offset by underfilling a Data Entry Operator II with a Data Entry Operator I - a savings of 7.7%. The Director of Personnel recommended approval of the classification and salary plans. Councilman Scott stated he would like more information on this item such as a comparison of the salary figures with that of other cities. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to hold this item over until the Council gets this information. Councilman Moore asked to have included in the motion the annual cost vs. the remaining cost for the fiscal year. 18. RESOLUTION 12017 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OTAY VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK AND W.F. MAXWELL, INC. FOR SHARING THE COSTS OF UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY LINES ALONG MAXWELL ROAD BETWEEN OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND THE COUNTY LANDFILL (Community Development Director) Otay Valley Industrial Park (Sammis Properties) is developing a 40-acre parcel abutting Maxwell Road to the west. The Municipal Code requires the undergrounding of overhead utility lines adjacent to property to be developed if the street frontage exceeds 600 linear feet. The industrial park property frontage exceeds 600 feet. The City Council, at their meeting of March 12, 1985, approved sharing of the costs of undergrounding utility lines along Maxwell Road within the Otay Valley Road Project Area as follows: 1/3 cost paid by City 1/3 cost paid by W.F. Maxwell 1/3 cost paid by Otay Valley Industrial Park The Council was requested to approve and enter into agreements with the abutting property owners for sharing of the cost of this project. City Council Minutes - 19 - May 7, 1985 The City is requested to pay approximately $115,000 to cover the costs of design and construction of this project, substantial reimbursements are anticipated within the coming year based upon the current proposals for development within the industrial park. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 19. URGENCY AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA ORDINANCE 2112 MUNICIPAL CODE DELETING THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED TO BONA FIDE NONPROFIT SOCIETY, CLUB, FRATERNAL OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH OPERATE CARDROOMS - FIRST READING (Director of Public Safety) The proposed ordinance is an urgency ordinance due to the current operation of a cardroom within the City which does not comply with the Chula Vista Municipal Code regulations (771 Third Avenue). The adoption of this ordinance will ensure that all cardrooms within the City comply with the City's Municipal Code. MS (McCandliss/Moore) to place the urgency ordinance on first reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Mr. Carlos Sosa, 178 East Quintard Street, Chula Vista spoke in favor of having the American/Italian Club continue with their operation noting he represents the Chula Vista South Pony League and has just received a donation of $500 from Mr. Guiliano for the Pony League. Mr. Charles Guiliano, 6460 Convoy Court, San Diego stated he is the Manager of the American/Italian Club. They have just started operations in the City six weeks ago and are growing very rapidly. They are now in excess of 200 members who pay $150 a month dues; there is a $5 initiation fee of anyone "coming through the door"; no alcoholic beverages are sold inside the premises; it is a social club and fund raising for charitable organizations; they have contributed funds to drug addicts rehabilitation; they are not a cardroom operation; their hours are not simultaneous with other cardrooms in the City - there is no competition; the club receives no monies from the cardroom players; the dealers are experienced cardroom dealers whose salaries come from gratuities from the players. Mr. Salvatore Cefalu, 1643 India Street, San Diego, President of the West Coast Italian/American Club stated the club is a social one and is interested in what it can do for the community of Chula Vista and San Diego County. He invited the Councilmembers to come and watch the operation at any time. City Council Minutes - 20 - May 7, 1985 Council discussion followed regarding the card plan operation.; if this operation was approved, other social clubs in the area would follow with the same type of operation; noted the laws controlling bingo games; noted no difference in the card playing operation of this club and the bona fide cardrooms in the City; not questioning the motives of the club, as they seem to be doing excellent work and are commended for their assistance to the various organizations in the community; there is a need for all cardroom operation to be regulated in the City. The motion to place the ordinance on first reading and adoption carried unanimously. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 20. REPORT CITY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND BAY BOULEVARD (Continued from the meeting of April 23, 1985) (Community Development Director) At the April 23 City Council meeting, an appraisal of the City-owned Telegraph Canyon Road property was presented to the City Council. Subsequently, Council requested staff to reevaluate the current zoning of the site and to determine if the property is zoned correctly. The site is undergoing an analysis by the Community Development and Planning Departments which could not be completed in time for this meeting.. A report of findings and a recommendation will be forwarded to the Council in the near future. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the staff report. 21. REPORT ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR NAVY HOUSING (Continued from the meeting of April 23, 1985) (Director of Planning) Principal Planner Lee explained that on February 19, 1985 the Council requested the Planning staff to review existing multiple-family zoned sites within the City for potential alternatives to accommodate Navy housing in Chula Vista. On April 23, 1985, the City Council continued the item requesting staff provide additional information concerning the SANDAG point system used for the site evaluation. The potential sites identified were: 1 Bayfront - 238 points 2 Orange Avenue 245 points 3 "E" Street - 245 points 4 & 5. E1 Rancho del Rey Adopted Plan - 232 points 6 EastLake - 252 points 7 East College/Telegraph Point - 274 points City Council Minutes - 21 May 7, 1985 The point system weighs and evaluates sites and accessibility which includes transportation; public safety and health; utility service; recreation; shopping and schools; site factors such as noise, soil condition, flood potential, availability, site preparation costs, environmental concerns, historical significance, parcel size, and surrounding land use. In addition, community factors including consistency with community plans, community integration, concentration of units are all calculated in the evaluation. Councilman Scott commented that he does not agree with the point system, a factor that was missing from the report was the cost of the land. Councilman Scott added that he agrees with Congressman Bates the site is not the right site for Navy Housing it is too expensive. Councilwoman McCandliss stated when the site was first proposed in 1980-81, the national deficit was an issue. She stated the site (Telegraph Canyon Point) is an acceptable site if it is a good project and not an acceptable site if it is a poor project. She would like to see the City move forward and see what kind of design standards are acceptable for the site and for the Council to look very closely at the RFP'S. Mayor Cox noted the cost of the site would have been more appropriately addressed during the time the Navy acquired the property. The Navy now owns the site and at this point, the greater concern is that whatever goes in there will be an acceptable project to the community. MS (McCandliss/Cox) to accept the report and to direct the Task Force to continue to meet and return to the City Council with recommendations on the RFP'S after their review and evaluation. Councilman Moore asked to be included in the motion a joint meeting with the Task Force. Councilwoman McCandliss included this in her motion; Mayor Cox agreed to the second. The motion carried with Councilman Scott voting "no". MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to schedule a Council Conference to go over the RFP's (for Navy Housing site project) with staff. 22. REPORT LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR NORTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD BETWEEN HILLTIP AND "L" STREET (OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ~6) (Director of Planning) DELETED FROM THE AGENDA City Council Minutes - 22 - May 7, 1985 23. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss submitted the Municipal Pursuit question: How many female Fire Marshals are there in San Diego County? Answer: - 2: Chula Vista and National City. 24. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox announced that Chula Vista Day at the Padres will be this Thursday (May 9). b. Mayor Cox asked that the following be docketed for next Tuesday's meeting: 1. Appointment of a Councilmember to the MTDB Board. 2. Appointment of a Councilmember to the LAFCO Advisory Committee. 3. Appointment of a member to the Otay Mesa Task Force. c. Mayor Cox stated he received a call from a person interested in leasing the old Star News building (south of "G" Street) regarding the parking areas. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to study the possibility of expanding the parking district to include the commercial facilities south of "G" Street between Church and Third Avenues and to come back to the City Council with a report. 25. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilwoman McCandliss stated she received a call from a woman regarding the Christian School off "L" Street. Children are playing in the ditch adjacent to the school throwing bottles, rocks, etc. into the school play area. Councilwoman McCandliss is not sure whether or not this area is in the City limits and where the responsibility lies. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to direct staff to look at that and to return to the City Council with a report. b. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to have staff look at a Charter Amendment to make sure there is a prohibition against partisan designations of Councilmembers on election ballots and/or arguments. c. Councilman Scott commented that if the Council considers placing any Charter changes on the November Ballot, there may be a need to call a Charter Committee back into session. City Council Minutes - 23 - May 7, 1985 d. Councilman Moore said he received calls from two individuals regarding the Cox Cable increase. City Manager Goss explained that the Cable Company has the authority to increase their rates without approval of the City Council. e. Councilman Moore asked when Budget Sessions were to be scheduled. City Manager Goss stated he is preparing a report now that will go to the Council this week. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:15 p.m. to the joint meeting of the City Council/School District scheduled for May 13, 1985 at 3:30 p.m. at Southwestern College and to the regular meeting of May 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. ennie M. WPG:0578C PAG · 'r "'