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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/05/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:00 p.m. May 21, 1985 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore 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 (None) 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Presentation by Lisa Fisher, Del Mar Community Relations Director Lisa Fisher invited Councilmembers to participate during "Chula Vista Day at the Fair" on July 6, and presented them with a potted plant. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Jerome Wilkinson, 5051 Canosa Ave., San Diego 92117 A claim was filed against the City by Jerome Wilkinson for $59,000 alleging false arrest, imprisonment, emotional damage and attorneys and bail costs as a result of his arrest by Chula Vista Police Officers. The claim stems from an incident in which Mr. Wilkinson was arrested as a suspect in an armed robbery. It was recommended by Carl Warren and Company and the risk management staff this claim be rejected. (Malcolm/McCandliss) to reject the claim. b. Request for more appropriate approach of Postal Vehicles through properties to the north, the First United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge - Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce City Council Meeting - 2 May 21, 1985 The Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce suggested a more appropriate approach to create access to the west of their property to Kearny Street to reduce traffic on Third Avenue suggesting that the Post Office negotiate an agreement with properties to the north, the First United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer this to the Engineering -, Department and the Safety Commission for review with original traffic study. c. Request for enforcement of City Ordinance No. 1997 - Residents of Brentwood Mobilehome Park ,, The Brentwood Mobilehome Park Space Rent Mediation Board requested the City Council direct the City Attorney to enforce subsection 9.50.110 of City Ordinance 1997. This subsection of the ordinance: ... directing the City Attorney to seek judicial enforcement of a court of competent jurisdiction of the mediation procedures contained herein. They further requested the placement of disputed funds in an interest bearing account to be held in trust until this rent mediation problem is solved. '~' Reverend R. C. Flaugher, Brentwood Mobilehome Park, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, Chula Vista representing the Brentwood Park Mediation Board commented that at the time mediation was started, a list of the prospective 5th member was given to the Brentwood Park owners and the committee. The committee selected Mrs. Peggy Smith as their 5th member. Mrs. Whitehead, head of the Park's group made no effort to select a 5th member and requested a continuance and for the matter to come before the City Council for enforcement of this Charter. Adeline Smith, 725 Bradley Avenue, E1 Cajon, representing San Diego County Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (referred to as San Diego County MET) noted that Mrs. Whitehead was on vacation and asked her to speak this evening requesting Council to require the mobilehome residents representatives meet with the commission to arrange a meeting in order to negotiate this issue. Mrs. Whitehead will be available Thursday or Friday. Council discussion ensued regarding the necessity of having something in writing clarifying whether the two mobilehome park and two coach owner members are members of the negotiating team or just acting as advisors; Municipal Code allowing each party to select their own representative to negotiate; mobilehome park owners objection to having MET as a representative; written letter from the owner of her intent to replace Mr. Ronald Whitehead on City Council Meeting 3 - May 21, 1985 the owner's negotiation committee with Roy Muraoka and selection of Adeline Smith as alternate for Mrs. Whitehead; question of a third party as an alternate; if the four members could not agree on the 5th member an impasse would be created and a mediation panel would be set up by Council of the three members remaining on the list. Mary Francis Click, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, Space 57, Chula Vista outlined the chronological order for the negotiation that has been going on for a number of months and the lack of communication on the part of Mrs. Whitehead. She suggested Council listen to the commission tape prior to making a decision. Mayor Cox suggested docketing this item for consideration for one week (May 28} at which time Council could take action agreeing with one party or the other whether there is an impasse. In the intervening period of time, encourage the property owners and the mobilehome park owners to meet regarding the selection of the 5th member so the process can start as envisioned in the ordinance. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to docket this item for consideration for next Tuesday for an oral report back in regards to whether the 5th member of the panel has been selected and if it has not, then at that time consider whether Council wants to accept the ruling of one side or the other that there is in fact an impasse. Mrs. Smith wished to have stated on the record that their organization (MET) is considered a "balancer" and not a "big gun". d. Petition to have six (6) oleander trees removed from property at corner of Kimball Terrace and Third Avenue - Residents of Kimball Terrace A petition from the residents of Kimball Terrace requires the removal of six oleander trees. The residents stated the trees create a possible visual obstruction along Third Avenue, constituting a traffic hazard to the residents of Kimball Terrace and to the public. Richard Sipan, 335 Kimball Terrace, Chula Vista commented that on the sharp curve on the Third Avenue extension past "D" Street creates a view obstruction. He explained that two years ago when the condominium project owner had piled mounds of dirt obstructing the view, residents made inquiries and were assured by the Highway Department that high-branching trees would be planted for landscaping purposes. He added that oleander trees are not high-branching tree: at present the trees have just planted about two weeks ago and could easily be transplanted. Mr. Sipan declared there is a potential liability on the part of the City resulting from this obstruction and recommended removal of the oleander trees. City Council Meeting 4 - May 21, 1985 MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to refer to staff for review and a report back to Council. Mayor Cox requested the City Clerk inform Mr. Sitman of the status of this item. e. Request for action regarding traffic situation on Gotham Street - T. A. Davis, 1657 Gotham Street, Chula Vista Mr. Davis expressed concern regarding the high speed and noisy traffic on Gotham Street. He requested Council examine this with intent to resolve the issue so the people on the west end of Gotham could realize some relief from both the high speed traffic and noise it produces. MS {Malcolm/Moore) to move on the staff recommendation. (The staff recommendation was to acknowledge the letter and communicate the status of the "H" Street project). SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to staff and Safety Commission for report back on immediate steps that might be taken and also to evaluate the situation after "H" Street opens up. Mayor Cox requested items 3f and 3h be discussed together. f. Request for waiver of license fees for Art Marts Chula Vista Art Guild, Inc. The Chula Vista Art Guild requested resubmittal of their request for waiver of license fees for Art Marts stating this is an added tax and anxiety to their senior citizen members. h. Request for blanket waiver of business license ordinance Bonita Village Artists, P. O. Box 151, Bonita 92002 The Bonita Village Artists Guild requested a blanket waiver on the Chula Vista business license ordinance until this amendment comes back to Council for approval. If approved, a temporary waiver is requested in order to continue their Art events. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to make the acknowledgement but defer action until Code is modified. Mayor Cox noted he had a meeting with both representatives of the Art Guild and Bonita Village Artists last week and stated this ordinance will be scheduled for the May 28 meeting. Concern regarding "rate realignments" of Cox Cable TV and request for City to withdraw the franchise W. T. McBreen, 1650 Point Sal Court, Chula Vista City Council Meeting 5 May 21, 1985 Mr. McBreen, President of the Robinhood Homeowners Association commented in his letter to Council on Cox Cable's "rate realignment" noting an actual increase of 26.9% to all users decreasing both the cost of premium channels such as Playboy and Galavision and the remote control units. He requested Council do whatever is possible to bring Cox Cable into line, bring competition into this field or withdraw the franchise and give it to a company which will deal fairly with its customers. MS (Scott/McCandliss) to send a letter to Cox Cable objecting to the change in fees and also the basic fee. Councilman Malcolm suggested sending a letter to Cox Cable including the reason for the opposition SDG&E no longer carrying Cox Cable lines free. He commented he could not support the motion because there are legitimate reasons for the rate increase. Councilman Moore agreed and suggested asking for a review of the basic fee schedule. Councilwoman McCandliss commented a 27% rate increase appears excessive plus the other increases over the past couple of years. Don Channel, Cox Cable representative, 5159 Federal Boulevard, San Diego, stated Cox Cable has had some tremendous cost increase not only in the rental fees but also in satellite services. They had three choices (1) cutting satellite service; (2) going out of business or (3) carrying the rate. He added that if people would subscribe to the basic service, it would take the pressure off the basic service. SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSUC (Moore/Cox) to note the concern of the basic fee (as City officials) and the people it represents and attach Mr. McBreen's letter to it. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Cox, Malcolm, Moore NOES: McCandliss, Scott ABSTAIN: None Councilwoman McCandliss noted for the record two other letters were received and she would like to have them forwarded at the same time. City Council Meeting 6 May 21, 1985 i. Request for Council action to work out an agreement for a unified plan for the commercial property at the golf course - Norm Willjams, 3404 Bonita Road, Chula Vista 92010 Norman Williams, Dick Kau Land Company, explained in his letter that his client, Joelen Enterprises is interested in developing a hotel/conference facility on the golf course site. They toured the existing restaurant and met with the American Golf Corporation to discuss the opportunity to work together on development of the golf course property. Mr. Willjams proposed Council take action to work out an agreement between the City of Chula Vista, Joelen Enterprises and American Golf Corporation to jointly prepare a unified plan for all commercial property at the golf course. City Manager Goss stated staff's position is to look at modifications of proposals that have been submitted already (for the property) through the original RFP process before getting into a position for negotiation. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer to staff for consideration with the other proposals. Councilwoman McCandliss suggested referring to staff (1) consideration of what to do with vacant parcel and (2) what to do with the long-term operation of Jimmy's. Mayor Cox clarified the intent of the motion as requesting staff to consider this as an additional option. Councilwoman McCandliss stated she preferred to refer to staff with no direction but to consider it and bring back a direction on how to proceed. Councilman Scott agreed. Community Development Director Desrochers noted Council directed staff to look at a master plan of the entire area so staff would know how to intelligently develop that property. Councilman Moore requested the minutes which directed this action. Request to have lights on west portion of park made operable - park located on Sequoia and Brandywine - Bon Vivant Homeowners Association Jack C. Kuta, Property Manager for the Paul Miller Company noted the concern of the residents on Sonora Drive regarding the condition of approximately half the park lights affecting the area in the west portion of the park. The Bon Vivant Homeowners Association requested the park lights be made operable soon. City Council Meeting - 7 - May 21,198B City Manager Goss noted staff's recommendation would be to refer this to the CIP process at budget time. Council discussion ensued regarding why these lights were not replaced as a routine item; the CIP process will be restudying this item; how long the lights have not been operahie; policy when lights are vandalized; the lights are going to be replaced with a stronger fixture in most of the parks since they have been pulled over by four-wheel vehicles and destroyed; new fixtures will be vandal-proof. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this item to staff for a report to come back next week on those lights that are out in the parks in the City; what the cost would be to restore lighting in those parks on an immediate basis; and any thoughts staff has on a solution to the long-term problem. City Manager Goss stated the CIP process is scheduled to be considered on June 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION 4. 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) REPORT CARDROOM PARKING REQUIREMENTS RESOLUTION 12024 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-85-16, ESTABLISHING A CARDROOM AT 838 BROADWAY IN THE C-T ZONE This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Krempl explained the subject property is a 50 foot by 183 foot 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 sq. ft. lease spaces. There are four parking spaces in front of the building, and a 20 ft. driveway shared with the property to the south leads to a paved but unstriped parking area in the rear. The southerly 1,200 sq. ft. of the building is occupied by a beer bar. The applicant proposes to establish the cardroom in the northerly 1,200 sq. ft. lease space previously occupied by a retail carpet store. There would be two tables with eight seats each for a total seating capacity of 16. The proposal also included adding landscaping and a trash enclosure in the rear, striping the rear parking area to accommodate 12 cars, and constructing a 6-foot-high block wall along the rear property line. City Council Meeting - 8 - May 21, 1985 Director Krempl recommended approving the request subject to the following conditions: a. The cardroom shall be limited to two tables and a maximum seating capacity of 16 persons (based on the availability of lO off-street parking spaces to serve this use). b. The rear parking area shall be striped to accommodate 12 parking spaces, and a 6 ft. high block wall shall be constructed along the entire length of the rear property line. c. 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. d. Any violation of these conditions shall be cause for review and possible revocation of the Resolution (PCC-85-16) by the Planning Commission. Speaking in favor of the cardroom were the applicant, Jean E. Luisi and Charles Kramer, 115 Corte Maria, Chula Vista who stated they have met all of the requirements .and now have more parking available. Speaking in opposition were Raymond W. Bastedo, 843 Riverlawn Avenue, Chula Vista and Richard L. Schuricht, 836 Broadway, Chula Vista. Their comments in summary were: 1. Petition signers are against the location of the cardroom next to a residential area with families of teen age children and senior citizens. 2. Opposed to cardroom where there is a beer bar. 3. Anticipated crime increase in the area. 4. Want to be assured of six foot wall erected, parking lot illumination and landscaping provisions to be completed prior to approval. 5. Concern with parking of six spaces for the bar and 10 for the cardroom as the same amount of people could go to either location. Further, that Mrs. Luisi may request additional spaces of Council in the future. City Council Meeting - 9 - May 21, 1985 Mayor Cox explained if any of these conditions changed, the conditional use permit could be revocated. There being no further comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Council discussion ensued regarding Chula Vista having the highest parking requirement for cardrooms of all cities in the County; to deny the ordinance would be unfair as it stipulates allowing for a cardroom for each 25,000 population; applicant has paid for licensing requirements and has met all of the requirements; parking space problems all along Broadway the reason for on-site parking being met as parking requirement. Councilman Malcolm commented he is against this project because he does not believe cardrooms should be allowed in Chula Vista. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilman Malcolm opposed. MS {Scott/Malcolm} to have staff bring back an ordinance phasing out all cardrooms from five years from the date of the ordinance. Councilwoman McCandliss stated she is willing to consider a phase-out program but would like a full discussion of the issue to be brought back and how this could be implemented. AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION MSC {McCandliss/Malcolm} that at the same time the modification of the cardrooms comes back to Council, a full discussion of the phase-out program be discussed. The motion carried with Mayor Cox and Councilman Moore opposed. The main motion (for the ordinance} passed by the following vote: AYES: Scott, Malcolm, McCandliss NOES: Cox Moore ABSENT: None MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for Council to accept the report on the parking and for it to go the Planning Commission. City Council Meeting lO - May 21, 1985 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a Thelma Salo, llON Second Avenue, No. 56, Chula Vista stated as a senior citizen she was concerned how money was being utilized for senior citizens. Mayor Cox suggested she contact the City Manager regarding City funding. b. Dick Reynolds, 71 North 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, representing Phillips Reynolds Engineering, Inc., asked for a report from the City Engineer regarding La Quinta Motor Hotel. Councilman Scott abstained from discussion and participation in regard to the item represented by Mr. Reynolds on the La Quinta Motor Hotel. City Engineer Lippitt stated Mr. Phillips requested the City extend the district so La Quinta would not be required to have undergrounding facilities as required by the City Code. They are required to do the undergrounding unless an ordinance is enacted. Mr. Reynolds' contention was that undergrounding the district would create a hardship for his client. They would have to raise their retaining wall for just a two foot widening. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to refer to staff for a report to come back and if there is a need for a public hearing to schedule the public hearing due to possible conflict of interest. City Engineer Lippitt recommended the applicant file a request and waiver that would have to be noticed. c. Arthur Cortez, 1228 Oleander Avenue, Chula Vista expressed concern regarding compressors across the street from his home near Greg Rogers Park which has been on from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. He called the police and was told there was no ordinance to control the compressor noise. The noise was identified as coming from private individuals bringing compressors into the park area for their own personal use. City Attorney Harron stated the City does have an ordinance dealing with unreasonable noise. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer to staff for a report back to Council. Mayor Cox requested that Mr. Cortez be notified when this item comes back and that Mr. Cortez get together with the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the timing and the locations involved. City Council Meeting - ll May 21, 1985 d. Kirsten Kohrumel, 250 "H" Street, Chula Vista, a competitive swimmer who contacted Muscular Dystrophy requested Council sponsor her as a competitive swimmer and a six gold medal winner for the National Competition in Pennsylvania on June ll-15. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to refer to staff to see if there are any monies that Council may wish to budget regarding this. e. Clint Sadler, 47 Palomar Drive, Chula Vista stated four weeks ago he addressed the Council on the house being built at 855 Country Club Drive and received no response. Director Krempl, in answer to Mayor Cox' query, stated this report has been docketed for the next Council meeting adding staff has found nothing illegal with respect to the size of the building. CONSENT CALENDAR (6-8) MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the Consent Calendar. 6. RESOLUTION 12025 ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972," FOR THE BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY l, 1985, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1986 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Three years ago, the Redevelopment Agency completed the improvements on Bay Boulevard including lighting and landscaping, between "E" and "F" Streets. An assessment district was formed to pay for the electrical energy needed to light the street and maintain the landscaping. This resolution, in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code, begins the process for renewing this district. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer recommended the City Council adopt the subject resolution ordering the City Engineer's report. 7. RESOLUTION 12026 ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972," FOR THE CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY l, 1985, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1986 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) City Council Meeting 12 May 21, 1985 The maintenance district for the landscaping and lighting on Third Avenue between "E" and "G" Streets has been in effect for five years. It is now time to renew the assessment district for the next fiscal year. This resolution, in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code, begins the process of renewal. 8. REPORT GRANT OF OPEN SPACE EASEMENT (Director of Planning) a. RESOLUTION 12027 ACCEPTING OPEN SPACE EASEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND WEST OF PASEO LADERA FROM PACIFIC SCENE, INC. In May 1980, the City Council approved the tentative map (Chula Vista Tract 80-5, E1 Rancho Del Rey) for a 365 lot subdivision located west of Paseo Ladera and north of Telegraph Canyon Road. This request is to bring into concert the grading and open space within a recently recorded subdivision. The Director of Planning recommended that Council accept the easement and authorize the Mayor to sign grant. End of Consent Calendar. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE! MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS TO OBTAIN BANK OF AMERICA MASTER CHARGE ACCOUNTS (Director of Finance) Mayor Cox left the dais at this time and abstained from voting on this item. This is a proposal to authorize the Bank of America to issue Master Charge cards in the name of the City of Chula Vista with the City Manager and Mayor as authorized signatures. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed concern regarding how this would work for the Mayor's expense account in relation to trips and conferences. Director of Finance Christopher stated there would be two methods of dealing with this: (1)to keep track of the expenses and offset them by the $300 the Mayor gets for an expense account each month and (2) restrict use of the Mayor's charge card to those activities that are not covered by the $300. Councilman Scott commented he has a problem with giving credit cards to the Mayor or City Manager and felt it was arrogant. He felt it is a precedent which could be quickly abused stating other City Officials may request the same. .-~ City Council Meeting - 13 May 21, 1985 MSC (Scott/Moore) to file this request (resolution). MSC (McCandliss/Malcolm) for the Finance Director to look to some procedural or mechanism for making more publicly available any public expense records that are submitted by either City staff or City Council. Mayor Cox returned to the dais at this time. 10. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss said he talked to the Acting Park and Recreation Director regarding the park light item. The City is looking to the CIP project to replace park lighting previously installed. The only places that have been vandalized or have lights off are the SDG&E right-of-way and the Greg Rogers Park. ~ b. City Manager Goss commented that on the Mobilehome Committee !.~ will be meeting in this building on Friday at 10 a.m. c. City Manager Goss informed Council of the appointment of the new Parks and Recreations Director, Manual Mollinedo, effective June 24, 1985. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) for the ~atification of the City Manager's appointment. d. City Manager Goss complimented Acting Parks and Recreation Director Foncerrada for the outstanding work he has performed. e. City Manager Goss discussed the carry-over item regarding the City Hall tile on the Plaza. He stated the low bidder will stand by the original bid. The contract can be awarded now providing 60 working days to complete from receipt of the specified tile. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS ll. REPORT ANALYZING CRIME TRENDS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO NARCOTICS USAGE IN CHULA VISTA (Director of Public Safety) At the Council meeting of March 5, 1985~ staff was directed to prepare a report analyzing the impact on the crime rate as a result of an increase in narcotics usage and narcotics addicts in Chula Vista. In responding to this subject staff will be presenting information in the following areas: {1) Crime trends in general; (2) Burglary rates; (3) Auto theft rates; (4) Aggravated assault rates; (5) Narcotics/addicts; (6) Crime suppression teams; (7) staffing levels and (8) Neighborhood Watch. City Council Meeting - 14 May 21, 1985 The Director of Public Safety recommended consideration of this report as part of the 1985/86 budget. MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the staff recommendations. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned crime suppression and requested a policy which would address drug addicts or users in more detail. She inquired what type of narcotics work the police department is presently doing. Director of Public Safety Winters explained there has not been any undercover work since the late 1960's and 1970's when buys were made by police and the cases went to the Grand Jury. He noted that now drug people are more sophisticated and the police department depends on the Drug Task Force and experienced personnel. No one is presently assigned to making drug buys. There are a great deal of drug dealers in South Bay because of the proximity to the border. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed concern that there seems to be a great deal of drug activity in the City and no personnel working · in a narcotics capacity. She requested this be discussed at budget time in order to focus more attention on it. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to look at the Crime Task Force. 12. REPORT. REQUEST TO CONDUCT A "PACIFIC RIM FESTIVAL" (Acting Director of Parks and Recreation) The Zogob Development Company requested permission to host the second annual "Pacific Rim Festival" in downtown Chula Vista on Saturday, May 25, 1985, from lO:O0 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Permission is also requested to close the southbound lanes of Third Avenue from "F" Street to Fuddrucker's Restaurant. The event is co-sponsored by the Union of Pan-Asian Communities and the National Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce. Some City support is also requested. The Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Foncerrada recommended that Council approve the request subject to staff conditions. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to accept the report. 13. REPORT RELATING TO PARTISAN ELECTIONS (Assistant City Attorney) On May 7, 1985, the City Council requested the City Attorney's Office to provide advice regarding the legality of a prohibition against political parties' participation in municipal elections. ' City Council Meeting 15 May 21, 1985 City Attorney Harron reported that several of the Justices, in .~ concurring opinions, noted that a prohibition limiting political parties from endorsing candidates would face strong constitutional arguments based upon the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to accept the report. 14. REPORT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD ~ (Community Development Director) In 1978 the City initiated the rezoning of ll parcels (9.9 acres) located on the north side of the original Telegraph Canyon Road .1 alignment in the vicinity of the Chula Vista Alliance Church. This action was for the purpose of establishing zone boundaries to coincide with the proposed realignment of Telegraph Canyon Road. The currently City-owned Telegraph Canyon parcel was included in the rezoning. It was established that the site should be zoned residential (R-3-P-IO). The discussion section of this report entails the original planning analysis of the zone change. In addition, a listing of · uses allowed under the current R-3-P-1 designation was included for council consideration. The Community Development Director recommended Council direct the City Manager to prepare an RFP for public sale or lease of the City-owned parcel at Telegraph Canyon Road east of Paseo Del Rey. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the report. AMENDED MOTION MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) To include in the amendment the third possibility of a land swap. Councilwoman McCandliss indicated that at any time the City has property which has been "banked" for a while, it is designed to maximize the profit the City would get in return from the investment. The Council has the responsibility to provide something beneficial to the City. She is willing to consider a multi-family proposal but reserves the right to not carry through with the project if it is like the others being privately developed in the City. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) would recommend (the City) bank it until a proposal is received at a later time. City Council Meeting 16 - May 21, 1985 AMENDED MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) As Requests For Proposals {RFP's) go out, inform the bidders, that they can give the Council two or three bids that they feel is correct. 15. MAYOR'S REPORT a. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to ratify the appointments of Matt Flach and Barbara Gillman to the Design Review Committee. b. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to hold a Closed Session at the end of the meeting for personnel matters. c. Mayor Cox asked if Mrs. Pocklington received a copy of the report on Rohr Industries noise investigation initiated by her. Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that she was aware it was available and Mayor Cox suggested it be mailed out to her if she had not picked it up. d. Mayor Cox commented on the Building and Industry Association monthly breakfast sponsored by the EastLake Development Company. He noted the focus of the meeting was the South Bay as a merging of the "Hi-Tech" and a good place in which to do business. He stated it was gratifying to see panel representatives for commercial, residential and industrial development. 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Malcolm suggested that all agenda items be placed on the Consent Calendar to expedite the length of meetings. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to refer to staff to bring back a report next week. b. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the Rohr report stating they are air testing on air-flow tests on small model planes and asked if they (Rohr) had the large "pods" that they test some place. Assistant City Manager Asmus advised they do not do any of that down here. c. Councilwoman McCandliss commented on the RV Storage Park near Brentwood Mobilehome Park and the number of conditions were placed on the approval of the RV Park. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) for staff to look into compliance of those conditions and report back to the Council. City Council Meeting - 18 May 21, 1985 g. Councilman Moore noted the courteous bus drivers from Aztec Bus Lines and suggested a bonus to Chula Vista bus drivers for safe, courteous service. Mayor Cox suggested this be referred to staff on use of public funds. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer to staff for report. h. Mayor Cox clarified Congressman Bates' reference to a newspaper article regarding Navy housing in an editorial of Saturday's ~ _Di~gg_ Un~n. Councilman Scott called the editorial people at the San Diego Union and clarified that there was no motion and no resolution offered. The Council recessed to a Closed Session at 10:20 p.m. The Deputy City Clerk was excused. The City Manager reported the Closed Session ended at 10:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT at 10:25 mt.o the City Council Meeting scheduled for May 28, 1985 at 7: JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk '~ATRICIA A. GUARDACOSTA Deputy City Clerk WPG:0587C PAG