HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/06/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. June 25, 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 of the meetings of May 30, June 10 and
June 18, 1985
Councilwoman McCandliss noted on the minutes of June 18, page 10,
Councilman Scott abstained from voting because of a conflict of
interest due to one of his clients contributing $250,000. This
should be corrected to read $250.
Mayor Cox commented on the minutes of May 30, page 6, regarding
the proposal for the water feature that Councilman Moore did not
second the motion. The minutes should be corrected to read
Councilman Scott made the motion and Mayor Cox seconded it.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP FOR STACEY FREEMAN TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STAR TEAM FROM THE UNITED STATES TO
COMPETE WITH OTHER NATIONS (International Sports Exchange)
The women's softball team will compete in the International Sports
Exchange's program this summer in Taiwan. Players include pitcher
Stacey Freeman, a sophomore from Chula Vista. All players are
required to pay their own air fare, lodging, ground transportation
and meals; cost of the trip is about $1,500 per person.
The City Manager's recommendation is that unless the Council
desires to establish a fund and a policy to support these types of
requests, this and similar requests be acknowledged, individually
supported if so desired by that individual, but formally filed by
the City.
MSUC Malcolm/McCandliss) to move for the staff recommendation.
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b. REQUEST LOBBYING SUPPORT OF SB75 REGARDING LIABILITY
JUDGEMENTS (DEEP POCKETS) (Phyllis Jackson, Palm Desert
Councilmember)
"Deep Pockets" basically says that if a person is suing for
damages including a public entity and the primary person being
sued cannot come up with the money; the public entity is liable no
matter what their exposure.
The City of Palm Desert urged Council to write all Assemblymen;
let citizens know and encouraged them to write or call their
elected State representatives; contact insurance agents and ask
what is being done to lobby in support of this bill and to ask
each City Attorney what his division of the League is doing to
help get this bill through.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to send a follow up letter and in that letter
include a package of action that Council proposed and editorials
that have been accumulated to members of the Assembly and the
Judiciary Committee.
c. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION REGARDING PIGEON PROBLEM (250 San
Miguel Drive) (Scott Hollenbeck)
Mr. Hollenbeck requested Council to investigate the condition of
the sidewalk as to pigeon droppings by the pigeons who roost in
the palm tree at 250 San Miguel Drive owned by Mr. Goodwin.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) that this be referred to staff.
City Manager Goss noted staff has worked with Mr. Hollenbeck in
supplying traps and some pigeons were caught. Mr. Hollenbeck
returned the traps about a week ago indicating he was working this
problem out with the neighbor across the street, owner of the tree
the pigeons like to roost in.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 LIGHTING
AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
a. RESOLUTION 12055 CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
ENGINEER DATED MAY 30, 1985 PREPARED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 12026 APPROVED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 12034 OF SAID
COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT: ORDERING
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CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND
APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED AND
ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE MAINTAINED FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1985;
AND LEVYING SAID ASSESSMENT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1985 THROUGH JUNE 30,
1986
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1
STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1985-86
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the
public hearing.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained that the
Town Centre No. 1 Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance
District was formed in 1980 after improvements were made along
Third Avenue between "E" and "F" Streets. Since then, the
improvements have been extended south of "G" Street and westerly
from Third Avenue on the south side of "F" Street. The district
boundary was adjusted to include three properties on the south
side of "F" Street between Third Avenue and Garrett Avenue last
year.
The Director of Public Works/City Engineer has prepared the
Engineer's Report spreading the subject assessments. At its
meeting held on June 4, Council accepted this report and set June
25 as the date for the public hearing.
Mr. Lippitt noted the assessments have been reduced this year to
8.5% for each parcel. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the
reduction in the estimate of other equipment which showed $1,300
in 1984-85 and $100 in 1985-86. Mr. Lippitt stated the other
equipment included replacement for lighting fixtures as well as
miscellenaous expenses to repair benches, etc.; however, this is
just an estimate.
There being no further comments either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
At the concurrence of Council, Mayor Cox reopened the public
hearing for Mr. Tom Money to speak at this time.
Tom Money, 355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, questioned if the
district was being expanded would overall cost for each individual
be decreased. Mr. Lippitt explained that the district had been
expanded over the years as improvements went in. At this point,
there is no expansion of the district. The operating budget went
up 5% but because of the prior bills and loans, etc., actual
assessments went down 8.5%.
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There being no further comments either for or against, Mayor Cox
closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARING BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
a. RESOLUTION 12056 CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
ENGINEER DATED MAY 30, 1985 PREPARED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 12025 APPROVED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 12039 OF SAID
COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT: ORDERING
CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES AND
APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED AND
ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER
CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE MAINTAINED FOR
.... THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1985;
AND LEVYING SAID ASSESSMENT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1985 THROUGH JUNE 30,
~ 1986
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAY BOULEVARD STREET
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1985-86
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the
public hearing.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lippitt explained that the
Bay Boulevard Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District
was formed in 1982 after street lighting and landscaping
improvements were made along Bay Boulevard between "E" and
Streets. Since that time, the Bayfront Park has been completed
and the maintenance costs are included in the proposed
assessments.
There are four properties within this district. Three are
developed (Anthony's, Days Inn, and E1 Torito). The assessments
for FY 85-86 are proposed to increase about 10% on all four
properties.
Council discussion ensued in regard to no money having being
budgeted for trash collection in 1984-85 and if a new assessment
had been made on that district for 1985-86 - City Engineer Lippitt
explained there are some trash facilities being put in the park.
This had been budgeted by the landscape architect and no
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formalized trash collection has been budgeted prior to this year.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Mr. Lippitt explained
this has been done on a contractual basis each year and the
landscape architect is the contractor.
Discussion continued regarding the possibility of the new person
for the open space district being in charge of this. City Manager
Goss stated he has talked to the new Park and Recreation Director
regarding the overseeing of the landscape people as well as those
in the Town Centre.
There being no comments either for or against, Mayor Cox closed
the public hearing.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR (7-20)
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to pull Nos. 7,15,16,17 and 20 from the
Consent Calendar.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the Consent Calendar
(8,9,10,11,12,13,14,18 and 19)
8. RESOLUTION 12057 ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR
PURCHASE OF TRUCKS (Director of Finance)
Bids were received on June 10, 1985 for purchase of the following
trucks:
ITEM QT~ DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT
1 2 Cab and chassis with 45
foot aerial lift Public Works-Trees
2 1 Cab & chassis with dump body Public Works-Streets
3 1 Pickup truck with utility Parks
body and roller top
4 1 Pickup truck with utility Public Works-Sewers
body less roller top
Staff recommended:
Item 1 - Cab and chassis with 45 foot aerial lift
That Council award bid to Dion International Trucks and
appropriate $12,252.85 from unappropriated General Fund reserves.
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Dion International Trucks, INC.; Unit Price (Gasoline Engine) No
bid; Unit Price (Diesel Engine) $67,394.20; Trade-in Allowance
$7,000 00 (2 trucks)
Item 2 - Cab and Chassis with dump body
That Council award bid to Dion International Trucks.
Dion International - Unit Price (Diesel Engine) $33,966.46;
Trade-in Allowance $2,500.00
Item 3 - Pickup truck with utility body and roller top
That Council award bid to Ball Oldsmobile.
Ball Oldsmobile, National City - Unit Price $10,348.00
Item 4 - Pickup truck with utility body less roller top
That Council award bid to Ball Oldsmobile.
Ball Oldsmobile Unit Price $9,848.00; Trade-In Allowance
$1,001.00
On Item 1, the FY 1984-85 budget provides $55,685 in Account
100-1750-5565 for the purchase of one cab and chassis with 45 foot
aerial lift. Funds need to be appropriated from the
unappropriated General Fund in the amount of $12,252.85 to Account
100-1750-5565 for a total of $67,937.85 for the purchase. The
funds for the FY 1985-86 budget units will come from Account
705-7050-5575, the Vehicle Replacement Fund. The purchase order
for the truck will be placed after July 1, 1985.
9. RESOLUTION 12058 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND EDP MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR
COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT (Director of Management
Services)
The City has contracted with EDP Management, Inc. since 1975 for
the supervision and operation of the City's computer center. This
arrangement has involved EDP Management's stationing of a
full-time, on-site Data Processing Manager.
The current one-year contract with EDP Management expires June 30,
1985. Since the firm's performance under the contract has been
very satisfactory, a new one-year agreement has been negotiated
with'EDP Management to become effective July 1, 1985.
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The only significant change in the proposed new contract compared
to the existing contract involves the monthly payment to EDP
Management for basic services would be increased from $4,087 to
$4,489, a 9.8% increase.
The FY 1985-86 cost Of the contract for basic services would be
$53,870 funding which is included in the City Manager's Proposed
Budget. Approval of this contract could have an impact (maximum
of $8,000) on the FY 1986-87 budget if the Data Processing revenue
earned during FY 1985-86 exceeds $100,000 and thus results in an
incentive payment to be made in July of 1986.
10. RESOLUTION 12060 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - PAVEMENT
RECONSTRUCTION AND OVERLAY OF CITY
PARKING LOTS 5 and 6 (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
Cocco Construction Company completed the pavement reconstruction
and overlay of City parking lots 5 and 6 on May 15, 1985. A final
inspection was made on May 20, 1985. Final quantities and
construction costs have now been reconciled with the contractor.
All work has been completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Councilman Moore noted this parking lot is one that has been
"reworked". In response to Councilman Moore's question of whether
this was one of the parking lots that a concerned citizen
mentioned and Council asked for a review on, City Engineer Lippitt
explained the lots in question were west of Third Avenue near the
Surgi-Center; one is near Madrona and the other on the east side
near Davidson Street.
Councilman Moore asked if this had been sent to the Parking Place
Commission and if correspondence or action has been initiated.
City Engineer Lippitt stated staff is looking into the design
aspects and can review these lots also.
11. RESOLUTION 12060 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES, INC FOR
HANDYTRANS OPERATION FOR FY 1983-85
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
On January 27, 1985, Council approved a staff recommendation to
exercise an option to renew its agreement with Community Transit
Services, Inc. (CTS) to operate HandYtrans for FY 1985-86 at an
hourly rate of $30.69, an increase of 4.9% over the FY 1984-85
rate of $29.24. In addition, as part of the FY 1985-86 Elderly
and Handicapped Transportation budget (Fund 236), Council approved
an increase of approximately one vehicle service hour per day for
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HandYtrans operation during FY 1985-86. Based upon these two
prior Council actions, it is necessary to amend the agreement
between the City and CTS to extend this agreement for
transportation services for FY 1985-86. The agreement cost will
not exceed $207,004.05, based on an hourly rate of $30.69 an hour
x 6,745 vehicle service hours.
12. RESOLUTION 12061 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND SAN DIEGO TRANSIT
CORPORATION (SDTC) FOR TRANSIT SERVICE
DURING FY 1985-86 (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
SDTC has submitted two agreements for approval by the City of
Chula Vista for the provision of transit service in Chula Vista
during FY 1985-86. One agreement is contingent upon the
consolidation of MTDB and SDTC by July 1, 1985, in which case,
SDTC Route 29 would become a regional route and the City of Chula
Vista would contract for Route 32 service only. If the
consolidation does not occur on July 1, then the alternate
proposed agreement would be executed between the City and SDTC
for Route 32 and 29 service. If consolidation does not occur on
July 1, 1985, then the consolidation will be delayed until July
1, 1986. MTDB staff has told the Transit Coordinator that there
is a high degree of certainty that consolidation will occur on
July 1, 1985. The cost of Route 32 service (assuming
consolidation) for FY 1985-86 is $39,265, an increase of 96% over
this fiscal year's Route 32 cost of $20,051. The FY 1985-86 cost
for Routes 29 and 32 (assuming no consolidation) is $147,643, an
increase of 61% over this year's cost for both routes in the
amount of $91,760.
The Director Of Public Works/City Engineer recommended that
Council approve:
1. Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and SDTC for
Route 32 service during FY 1985-86 in the amount of
$39,265, contingent upon MTDB and SDTC consolidation by
July 1, 1985; and
2. Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and SDTC for
Routes 29 and 32 service during FY 1985-86 in the amount
of $147,643, assuming no consolidation between MTDB and
STDC by July 1, 1985.
13. RESOLUTION 12062 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND SCOOT FOR TRANSIT
SERVICE FOR FY 1985-86 (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
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SCOOT was established in August 1979 as a joint powers agency
between the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego, SCOOT
provides transit service to both members and makes Transportation
Development Act (TDA) claims against each member's apportionment
based on transit service provided. This agreement specifies
transit service provided by SCOOT in the City of Chula Vista.
14. RESOLUTION 12063 APPROVING SUBMISSION OF AMENDMENT TO THE
FY 1984-85 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
(TDA) ARTICLE 4.0 CLAIM (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
The original SCOOT FY 1984-85 Article 4.0 Claim submitted to
SANDAG and MTDB on April 1, 1984 in the amount of $1,170,963
included a capital reserve in the amount of $80,165. Due to
budget savings during FY 1984-85, and additional revenue in the
amount of $187,000 from the Safe Harbor Lease transaction between
SCOOT and Rohr Industries, the Transit Coordinator estimates that
the FY 1984-85 claim can be amended to increase the capital
reserve to $469,325.
18. ORDINANCE 2116 AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.04.150 RELATING TO THE CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Assistant
City Attorney)
Pursuant to the request of the City Council at its May 21, 1985
meeting the City Attorney's office has prepared an ordinance
amendment which provides the necessary flexibility so that all
agenda items may be placed on the consent calendar. This
ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting of June 18,
1985.
19. STATUS REPORT MACE STREET INFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATOR
(Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
At its May 7, 1985 meeting, the City Council directed that staff
assemble a status report regarding activities at the "Mace Street
Plant." Council's concern was the result of comments made at that
meeting and an article which appeared in the San Diego Daily
Transcript.
Staff submitted the report summarizing that the Mace Street
incinerator is not burning asbestos waste; there is no need nor is
there a formal proposal to expand the facility; and recent APCD
rule changes do not impact the Mace Street operation.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES~ FIRST READING
7. RESOLUTION 12064 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY AND THE
CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAME (Community Development Director)
On March 21, the Coastal Conservancy approved, with amendments,
the expenditure of ~50,000 in State funds. This action was taken
to underwrite the preparation of resource enhancement plans for
five disturbed upland and wetland sites within the Sweetwater
Marsh upland/wetland complex in the proposed Bayfront. Those
areas that are to be focused upon by the requested studies are:
1. F-G Street Marsh
2. Freshwater Marsh
3. Gunpowder Point Uplands
4. D Street Fill
5. South E Street Marsh
It is noted that an additional $50,000 must be set aside by the
City for possible expenditure due to the manner in which the
original grant application was reviewed and ultimately approved.
$25,000 of Redevelopment Agency funds are available in the
FY-1984-85 budget in Account ~990-9907-5516 and will be
encumbered. The additional $25,000 has been appropriated in the
FY 1985-86 Agency budget in Account #995-9950-BF36.
Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler noted the agreement between the
Coastal Conservancy and the City of Chula Vista wording has been
changed. On page 2, paragraph 1, Work Program phrasing was added
after the word"Agreemen~' to include:
"...which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld"
2. Under Conditions Precedent to Disbursement of Funds. Item
No. 2 was by agreement by the Coastal Conservancy staff,
their attorney, City Attorney, Mr. Dahl and Mr. Zegler. That
wording was changed to:
"Have the Grantee and the Executive Officer agree jointly to:
(a) Work Program for the Project, and
(b) on the selection of all sub-contractors for the project
itself".
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Councilwoman McCandliss noted the agreement stated, due to the
manner in which the original grant application was reviewed and
ultimately approved that Council now needs to allocate an
additional $50,000 which must be set aside by the City. She asked
what occurred at the time the application was submitted that
requires the City to spend $50,000 more.
Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler noted the application was based
on knowledge the City had obtained in a very brief period of time.
The Coastal Conservancy indicated that $50,000 was the legal limit
they would be able to supply the City but also indicated that
because of the scope of the project and kinds of research involved
the City would be over the $50,000 mark. Mayor Cox explained this
was covered in the original corresponcence with the Coastal
Conservancy. The original grant was $50,000 and if it went beyond
$50,000 the City would match it up to a total of $100,000.
Mayor Cox introduced Melanie Denninger, Project Manager for the
California Coastal Conservancy who was present to answer any
questions.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION 12065 APPROVING THE NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX
EXCHANGE AND OTHER AGREEMENTS RELATING TO
THE MONTGOMERY REORGANIZATION (Director
of Finance)
The proposed Montgomery reorganization has been filed with the
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and is to be placed on
the ballot for November 5, 1985. State law requires the
negotiation of any exchange of property tax revenues occasioned
by jurisdictional changes between the affected County and City.
The main feature of the agreement is the application of the Master
Property Tax Agreement to the apportionment of property tax
revenues. Another main point of the agreement is that if the
voters approve the proposed annexation then the effective date of
the reorganization will be prior to December 31, 1985.
The City agrees not to establish a redevelopment project area
within Montgomery for at least four years after the effective date
of the reorganization.
Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the City will receive
41% of the base property tax revenues and 41% of the annual
property property tax increment. In the initial year this
produces $601,263 in base property tax revenues for the City of
Chula Vista.
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Council discussion ensued regarding the agreement dealing with the
allocation of Block Grant money; the formula used as to what
percentage the City should receive; and how the typical property
tax split between the County and the City is applied.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION 12066 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
THE OFFICES OF COUNCIL PERTAINING TO
MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND
COSTS THEREOF FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 1985
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (City Clerk)
Section 10012 of the State Elections Code provides that the
governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to
materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election,
including the costs.
The City Clerk recommended approval of an increase in the
limitations of the words in the candidates' statements from 200 to
400. The cost for the Statements will be paid by the candidates.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
17. ORDINANCE 2114 APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE EL RANCHO
DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO. GPA-83-7
(May 15, 1985) WITH CONDITIONS - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION (Continued from the
meeting of June 18, 1985) (Director of
Planning)
The ordinance was placed on first reading on June 11, 1985 as
amended, subject to the three conditions:
1. There shall be no permits issued for any development
within the Corcoran Ranch SPA or sub-area before the
City and the developer enter into an agreement which
will ensure that the Public Facility Financing Plan,
Phasing Plan and other obligations of the developer are
met and adhered to.
2. Traffic analysis and monitoring shall be required with
each SPA or sub-area plan.
3. That the junior high school site be increased to 25
acres in size.
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At the meeting of June 18, 1985 the ordinance was continued for
one week. A motion carried unanimously for staff to schedule a
public hearing to consider the E1 Rancho del Rey out-parcels at a
time equitable to staff and applicants and to waive the fees.
Mayor Cox commented on the remarkable success in the last couple
of years in changing the image of Chula Vista - hi-tech industries
have come into the City with new developments in the Bayfront and
Marina. He expressed concern regarding the dissension which
could arise out of a referendum - it may conceivably impact the
Montgomery annexation and could have devastating effects beyond
the Gersten proposal. He stated the plan that was approved by
Council on May 15 is a dramatic improvement from the 1978 plan and
one he can wholeheartedly support
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to refer the E1 Rancho del Rey Plan back to
the Planning staff to implement the following changes: (1) a
reduction in the number of dwelling units ~ approximately 200; (2)
the employment park be reduced to a total of 100 net acres; (3)
the employment park be eliminated from the south side of "H"
Street.
Councilwoman McCandliss remarked she hoped the 200 reduction in
units would come out of the multi-family developments rather than
the single-family bands. Noting the Council's responsibility to
the citizens, she said she would support the motion since it is a
step in the right direction and will improve the plan, as
presented. She added her original motion was for a reduction of
800 units which would have significantly reduced the residential
area and the traffic.
Councilman Malcolm expressed his concern regarding the reduction
in the employment park area indicating that Rohr Industries has
threatened to relocate in another State and out of Chula Vista.
Councilwoman McCandliss commented that as the City grows
(EastLake, Otay Valley Road development and Bayfront) more and
more jobs will open up.
Councilman Scott said he "wanted to set the record straight" - the
compromise is between a group of citizens who think there is too
much density and traffic in the plan and the Council.
Michael Gage, Consultant for Gersten Company, discussed the
technical feasibility of what the motion would permit them to
accomplish. He explained that to eliminate the employment park to
100 acres of net developable land north of "H" Street would be
absolutely impossible - techically this could not be done.
MS (Malcolm/Cox) for a modification to remove the low-and moderate
income requirement from the plan.
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Councilman Scott indicated he had no problem with the motion from
a procedural standpoint, but suggested it should be made after the
report comes back from staff.
Councilman Malcolm stated he could support everything brought up
with the understanding staff will have flexibility. He expressed
support regarding reducing traffic generation from 15,000 trips
daily to 7,000 trips.
Mayor Cox commented that based on Mr. Gage's comments he has no
doubt staff will come back with some alternatives for Council to
consider on the reduction of the employment park and eliminating
it from the South side of H Street if there are some minor
adjustments, Council will look at the justification and rationale
for them.
The motion to refer the E1 Rancho del Rey plan back to the
Planning staff passed unanimously.
NEW MOTION
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to direct staff to come back with an outline
with any legal requirements regarding the low-and moderate income
housing and any effects by the removal of that requirement.
20. REPORT COMMUNITY APPEARANCE PROGRAM (Principal
Administrative Analyst)
On May 10, 1983, the City Council adopted a general community
appearance policy and program. The report indicated the use of
City employees to report violations of the Municipal Code relating
to community appearance to the City's Zoning Enforcement Officer.
On June 21, 1983, the Council directed staff to examine the Code
as existing requirements relate to front yards , side yards,
driveways, curbside restrictions, parking/placing of vehicles,
boats, camper shells, etc. and report whether the Code was
adequate in terms of controlling activities that have an overall
affect on the community's appearance.
In response to the referral, all existing relevant sections of the
Code have been reviewed and a number of recommended changes are
proposed for consideration.
Based On Council's final determinations on the modifications, the
following steps would be taken:
(1) All sections of the Code affecting community appearance
such as parking of vehicles, rubbish collection, repair
of vehicles in residential areas, weed abatement,
landscape maintenance, etc. will be consolidated into a
single chapter of the Code similar to those adopted by
National City, Anaheim, and Montebello.
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(2) A training program for City staff will be developed.
A tentative time schedule for implementation has been prepared.
Staff recommended that Council:
1. Accept report and approve, in concept, the proposed Code
revisions
2. Refer the report and proposed Code revisions to the
Planning Commission for report and recommendation.
Councilman Moore suggested a process to incorporate the citation
and allow a phase-in or interim period; suggestion to have special
Community Appearance Citations printed giving 30 days for
corrected action within the first year of the program then a
fine applied after that; information to be printed on back of
Citation as to the reason it is being done.
City Manager Goss noted this report is a policy direction staff is
seeking along with the ordinance changes. Citation program
implementation will be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior
to coming before the Council.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report.
21. RESOLUTION 12067 SETTING ASSESSMENT FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH 11 AND 13 FOR
FY-1985-86 (Acting Director of Parks and
Recreation)
Pursuant to Government Code, Section 50575, the City has the
authority to establish open space maintenance districts and to
assess to the benefited property owners all subsequent costs to
maintain those districts.
Contract bids for maintenance of Districts 1 through 11 were
received and awarded by Council on June 11, 1985.
ASSESSMENT
District NO. FY 85-86 Assess.
1 49.00
2 45.00
3 185.00
4 158.00
5 174.00
6 85.00
7 84.00
8 260.00
9 171.00
10 94.00
11 91.00
13 45.00
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Total costs for maintaining these districts are borne by the
respective homeowners in each district.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
22. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss noted that on Saturday a farewell picnic is
planned for retiring senior Engineer Harshman. Mr. Goss also
noted Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler will be leaving the
City. Mr. Goss wished them both well.
b. Municipal Pursuit question:
1. How many parks are there in Chula Vista including
mini-parks and tot-lots? Answer: 27
2. How many acres in these parks? Answer: 250
c. City Manager Goss introduced the new Parks and
Recreation Director Manuel Mollinedo.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
23. REPORT SUGGESTED CHARTER CHANGES INCLUDING CHANGE OF
ELECTION DATE (City Attorney)
At its meeting of May 25, 1985, the City Council directed staff to
report back with recommendations on Charter amendments to change
election dates so that they will be coordinated with statewide
elections, and to consider the requirement of a runoff where a
candidate fails to receive a majority of the votes cast in an
election. The report also deals with some housekeeping measures.
The City Attorney recommended:
1. To consolidate Chula Vista elections with November
statewide elections.
2. DO not require runoffs.
3. Approve the housekeeping changes.
City Attorney Harron noted a housekeeping measure that was left
off pertaining to Article 11 in the City Charter which deals with
regulations for the Board of Education. He recommended deleting
this Article from the Charter as the City cannot regulate the
Board of Education.
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Election Consolidation:
City Clerk Fulasz noted the estimated cost of a consolidated
election would be $20,000 and $40,000 for a separate City
election.
Council discussion followed regarding extension of terms for
Councilmembers and cost involved; the June vs. November elections;
and the problem of Councilmembers running for Mayor would have to
give up their seats to run against the Mayor.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to continue Item No. 1 (consolidation
issue) for one week.
Runoffs
Council held a discussion of the City Attorney's possible dates
for runoff elections noting there would be from five to eight
months between the elections. A mail ballot could not be used for
the elections of Councilmembers.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) hold this over for Charter Review Commission
next time that Council calls it,
Housekeeping Changes
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to approve housekeeping changes with the
approval the City Attorney noised (to delete Article 11 from City
Charter - Board of Education provisions).
Councilman Scott specified the Election Code requires
certification of election results three weeks after the election.
The Charter states the elected official shall be seated the week
following the election.
MS (Scott/Malcolm) to not recommend this and leave the Charter the
way it is.
City Clerk Fulasz explained that for the past few elections, the
elected officials have been sworn into office on the Tuesday
following the election based on the semi-officialresults from the
Registrar of Voters. The votes have never been that close so
there was no doubt who was elected. If there was a very close
vote, the seating of the elected official would have to be held
off and the Charter does not cover this possibility.
In answer to Mayor Cox's query regarding whether Council would be
able to hold off swearing in a person, City Attorney Harron stated
the Charter does not stipulate this information. Normally City
Council has the authority to seat its own membership and the
Councilmember serves until the "controversy" is settled.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Cox/Moore) refer this item back to staff and delete it from
the previous housekeeping item and ask staff to come up with some
alternative verbiage to address the concerns.
24. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox noted a joint meeting with the Navy Housing Task
Force had been scheduled for Saturday but is now rescheduled
for Thursday, June 27, at 4 p.m.
25. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) for the first Tuesday meeting in July,
Council have a holiday for one week as a policy guideline for
future years.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to cancel the July 9, 1985 meeting.
b. Councilman Malcolm expressed concern regarding the satelite
dish antenna that went up illegally on the Greens two weeks
ago.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) refer this to staff with a report back
(verbal report acceptable).
c. Councilman Malcolm noted that the property owner at the
Bayfront (Santa Fe) has given notice to the farmers to vacate
the properties in order for them to start development.
Councilman Malcolm added that he has some concerns regarding
the City Attorney's legal opinion regarding this issue.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) for a report from the City Attorney (regarding
this item).
d. Councilwoman McCandliss noted staff said Council will be
getting the PSO study back in August and would like to have a
date-certain set for a Council Conference.
Director of Management Services Thomson noted this could be
scheduled for September 20 at the latest.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer to staff to come back next week
(regarding prospective schedule for Conference).
e. Councilwoman McCandliss commented on the water feature at the
Library.
f. Councilman Scott commented on the fence knocked down by a car
three weeks ago at Hilltop Park and questioned the City
policy regarding repairs.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Mollinedo noted he will
direct staff to investigate the situation and have this
problem corrected. He will also pursue contacting the owner
of the vehicle regarding insurance reimbursement to the City
for any damage incurred.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) for a brief report from the City
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Attorney on Chula Vista Schools changing of election date.
g. Councilman Scott discussed the fire sprinkler requirement in
the Code for buildings 2-1/2 stories high. He requested
researching what other cities are doing in regard to
sprinklers and perhaps the City ordinance could be changed.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to have a report on the research of the
literature on fire sprinklers.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:07 p.m. to the Joint Meeting with the Navy
Housing Task Force on Thursday, June 27, 1985 at 4 p.m. and to the
daytime meeting of July 2, 1985 at 4 p.m.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say:
That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista;
That the regular meeting of the CounciT1 of the City of Chula Vista was
held Tuesday/, June 25, 1985 and said meeting was
adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED
HERETO:
That on Wednesday, June 26, 1985 at the hour of 10:30 ~.m.
I posted a copy of said orderat a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place
at which said meeting of June 25, 1985 was held.
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held June 25, 1985
The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: Cox, Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore
': None
';i Councilmen absent:
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ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, June 27, 1985
at 4:00 p.m. in the ~D0Xn~~f~L~K/Conference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. JOINT MEETING WITH NAVY TASK
FORCE.
I, JENNIE M, FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the
City Council at the meeting of _ June 25, 1985
City of Chula Vista, California
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