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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1987/05/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to recess to Closed Session to consider Leggler v. Chula Vista. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1987 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Nader, Moore, McCandliss, MEMBERS ABSENT: Malcolm STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney Rudolf, Department Heads 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 a. Mayor Cox presented the Director of Parks & Recreation, Manuel Mollinedo, with a plaque noting the honorable mention given to his department from the Community Partnership Award recognizing the therapeutic program in the City. He congratulated Director Mollinedo and his staff on this achievement. CONSENT CALENDAR (3a - 13) Items pulled: 3c, 4, 13 MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. CONCERNS OF OIL DRAINAGE IN THE STREET - Helen T. Wadsworth, 175 Murray Street, Chula Vista, Ca., 92010 Mrs. Wadsworth's letter noted her concerns regarding the illegality of dumping crankcase oil in the gutters. The City Manager stated this will be passed along to the Public Information Coordinator so that this type of information can be included in the next Chula Vista Quarterly. Minutes - 2 - May 26, 1987 MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) that this letter be acknowledged with appreciation. b. "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY" San Diego Water Authority, 2750 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA., 92103-6295 MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) that a resolution be prepared in support of the Southern California Water Policy. c. REQUEST FOR ADULT CROSSING GUARD - Rohr Elementary School, Dr. Larry P. Blocker, Principal, Mr. Don Schmidt, Safety Patrol Advisor, 1540 Malta Avenue, Chula Vista, CA., 92011 Pulled from Consent Calendar. 4. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND I.T. CORPORATION FOR CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE (Director of Personnel/Director of Public SaEety) Pulled from Consent Calendar. 5. RESOLUTION 13039 ACCEPTING BIDS, TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR "CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF "C" STREET BETWEEN DEL MAR AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA" (Director Of Public Works/City Engineer) The Director of Public Works/City Engineer received sealed bids for the work which involves removal and disposal of existing improvements, excavation and grading, asphalt concrete paving, curb and gutter, A.C. berm and slope planting. The recommendation was that the City Council: 1. Transfer $14,416.91 from the unencumbered balance of the "G" Street-Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue Pavement Reconstruction to Lower Sweetwater Street Light Modification account. 2. Accept bids and award contract to Banil Corporation, Chula Vista, (low bidder) in the amount of $24,572.80. Minutes - 3 - May 26, 1987 6 RESOLUTION 13040 ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES FOR LOTS 3, 4, 20, 21, 22, 29, AND 36 OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 84-7 EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER, UNIT NO. 1, MAP NO. 11509 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The final map for Unit 1 of Chula Vista Tract 84-7, EastLake 1, Village and Business Center was approved by the City Council on May 6, 1986, by Resolution No. 12453. Recently, EastLake Development Company has proposed to install a meandering sidewalk along the north side of Fenton Street extending from EastLake Parkway to the easterly subdivision boundary. The purpose of this proposal is to conform with the trails element for EastLake as approved in the EastLake Sectional Planning Area plan which requires meandering sidewalks along designated pedestrian trials. Currently approved plans callfor monolithic curb, gutter and sidewalk. To accommodate the proposed meandering sidewalk, a 10-foot sidewalk easement must be dedicated along the frontage of Lots 3, 4, 20,. 21, 22, 29 and 36 on the north side of Fenton Street. The documents granting the easements have been executed by the owner and are now submitted for Council acceptance. 7. RESOLUTION 13041 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK, TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT EAST "H" STREET AND PASEO DEL REY AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT "H" STREET AND HILLTOP DRIVE (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) Perry Electric completed the installation of the traffic signal at East "H" Street and Paseo Del Rey on April 29, 1987, and the modification of the traffic signal at "H" Street and Hilltop Drive on April 24, 1987. A final inspection of both locations was made on May 1, 1987, and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 8. RESOLUTION 13042 ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT FOR A STREET LIGHTING AND' LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The Town Centre No. 1 Assessment District was formed in 1980 to pay the costs of maintenance of the landscaping and energy for street lighting. Minutes 4 May 26, 1987 According to Article 4, Chapter 1, Part 2, "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972", being Division 15, Part 2 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the City Engineer is to prepare and file a report to begin the renewal process for the assessment district each year. After adoption of this resolution, the City Engineer will prepare the report for Council's consideration and approval and setting of a date for a public hearing. The Council will then hold the public hearing to consider the confirmation of the assessments. 9. RESOLUTION 13043 ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT FOR A STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ON BAY BOULEVARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 (Director of Public Works/City Engineer) The street improvements for Bay Boulevard, "E" to "F" Streets, were completed in 1982. Since that time, landscaping of the west side of this portion of Bay Boulevard has been installed and the park on the northwest corner of "F" Street and Bay Boulevard has been completed. In 1984 an assessment district was formed to pay the costs of street lighting and landscape maintenance. This assessment district included the four properties on the east side of Bay Boulevard between "E" and "F" Streets. After adoption of this resolution, the City Engineer will prepare the report for the Council's consideration and approval and setting of a date for the required public hearing. The Council will then hold the public hearing to consider the confirmation of the assessments. 10. RESOLUTION 13044 APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUMMER CHILDREN'S NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT THE BID PROCESS FOR A VENDOR TO PREPARE THE MEALS UNDER THIS PROGRAM (Director of Parks and Recreation) The Children's Nutrition Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services. Presently, there are five playground sites in Chula Vista that qualify for this program. To be eligible, 50% or more of the children residing within the school boundary must qualify for free or reduced price school meals. The four proposed eligible sites are: Harborside, Feaster, Otay, and Montgomery Elementary Schools. Minutes - 5 - May 26, 1987 Since the Parks and Recreation Department does not have a kitchen capable of preparing these meals, it will need to contract for this service with an outside vendor. Federal regulations require that the Department of Agriculture conduct the bid process for this service. Following this process, the City of Chula Vista will award the contract to the lowest bidder. This year the City will be receive $1.65 per lunch, $.4325 per snack and ~.1625 for administrative costs. The difference between the low bid cost and maximum reimbursement is retained by the City to cover operating costs of the program. All nutritional program and supervision costs will be paid for by the Department of Agriculture and will have no adverse impact on departmental funding. 11. ORDINANCE 2203 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Assistant City Manager) On November 12, 1986, the City Council took action to amend the PERS contract so that it would reflect the merger of the Montgomery Fire Protection District employees with that of the City. The initial action taken by the City Council back in November 1986 included documents provided by the PERS system that did not recognize the City's intention that Montgomery fire personnel, after the merger, were to be treated as City employees for retirement benefits in the future as though they were Chula Vita fire fighters from the start of their employment with the Montgomery Fire Protection District. As a result of that error, PERS had to conduct a new actuarial study to establish what the new rates would be if the merger reflected the City's intention. The first 12 months' savings in retirement costs or the City will be approximately $52,580 as a result of the merger amendment. 12. ORDINANCE 2208 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 3.44.150 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UTILITY USERS' TAX - FIRST READING (Director of Finance) At a Council meeting in January 1987, the City Council requested that staff return with an Ordinance amendment that would discontinue the necessity of a twice yearly review of the City's Utility Users' Tax. The proposed Ordinance will delete the need for twice yearly public hearings and continue the same Utility Users' Tax rates that have been in effect for the past nine years. Minutes - 6 - May 26, 1987 13a .REPORT REVIEW OF PROPOSALS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE , AND DISCUSSION OF FUNDING OPTIONS (Director of Planning) RESOLUTION ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR RELOCATING THE EXISTING SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE b .REPORT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING INCORPORATION OF FRONT FACADE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB INTO THE DESIGN OF THE NEW BUILDING Pulled from Consent Calendar. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 14. PUBLIC HEARING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT ON GUNPOWDER POINT AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE IMMEDIATE AREA (Director of Community Development ) RESOLUTION 13045 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT ON GUNPOWDER POINT AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE IMMEDIATE AREA This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the puDlic hearing open. The City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency, lessee of the Nature Interpretire Center property on Gunpowder Point, would like to demolish an existing single family dwelling unit on that property and remove debris from the immediate area. This project is exempt from environmental review under the CEQA guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (1)(1) . At its May 5, 1987 meeting, the Redevelopment Agency directed staff to proceed with the steps necessary to demolish the existing single family dwelling unit on Gunpowder Point. Minutes - 7 - May 26, 1987 Community Development Director Desrochers reported that based on past experiences with demolition and construction activities on and adjacent to the south levee road, the City should plan to have a biologist or other knowledgeable, responsible party on-site to supervise demolition and removal of the single family dwelling unit on Gunpowder Point. This supervision will ensure that the contractor limits all demolition activities to the specified single family dwelling unit and that environmentally sensitive areas are protected. Staff will either go to the Agency with a proposal to hire a biologist or use existing staff members to provide the required supervision. Following receipt of bids for the demolition and debris removal, staff will return to the Agency with a request for an appropriation to fund the work. There being no testimony either for or against, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 15. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY ORDINANCE 2163, WHICH AMENDS TITLE 9 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.50 ON MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT MEDIATION (Director of Community Development) ORDINANCE 2209 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT MEDIATION - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open. Assistant Director of Community Development Gustafson stated that at the meeting of May 5, 1987, the City Council directed staff to return with an Ordinance amending the Mobilehome Space Rent Mediation Ordinance to remove the sunset provision. Additionally, other concerns have arisen regarding the Mobilehome Park Space Rent Mediation Ordinance, and amendments are proposed which would alleviate those concerns. Mr. Gustafson then highlighted the following changes in the ordinance: 1. Removal of the sunset clause. Minutes - 8 - May 26, 1987 2. Applicability of the ordinance to protect the residents regardless of the type of unit they occupy. The recommended language to be changed is that trailers and trailer parks in the City would be covered. Excluded would be recreational vehicles (RV'S) that have a 90-day tenancy restriction (KOA and Chula Vista Marina). 3. Presently the requirement is for 50% plus 1 spaces in the mobilehome park to sign a petition in order to bring mediation into play. The proposed language change would read 50% plus 1 of the "affected spaces." 4. The 60 versus 30 day provision that residents can act after they receive a rent increase notice. The Mobilehome Issues Committee recommends 30 days and staff is recommending 60 days as a maximum. Mr. Gustafson stated that there is one further issue: the applicability of the ordinance regarding the vacant spaces. He would recommend that the Council refer this issue back to the Mobilehome Issues Committee, since -the current ordinance is ambiguous as to this matter. Council discussion ensued with Mr. Gustafson answering questions pertaining to: 1. No minutes were taken of the Committees' last meeting to be used as back-up for the Council meeting this evening - in the future, Council wished to see those minutes. 2. The issue of space rent increase and the timing involved - is it when the people are notified or when the actual increase becomes effective? Mr. Gustafson noted it was 60 days from the delivery of the notice. 3. The question of applicability - how similar are mobilehome parks to trailer parks? 4. Discussion regarding the definitions of mobilehome parks, parks, trailer parks, campers, vehicles and the legality of, including travel trailers and RV'S. 5. Noted that if a coach/trailer does not have a restroom or there is no restroom available in the park, it becomes an illegal dwelling. 6. Compared this ordinance with the relocation ordinance which includes every type of dwelling unit. Minutes - 9 - May 26, 1987 Mary Frances Click, 1100 Industrial Blvd, Chula Vista, representing the Mobilehome issues Committee and GSMOL, stated the Committee's appreciation of the deletion of the sunset clause. She made the following comments that she would like to see changed in the ordinance: Section 9.50.010 Applicability Second Paragraph - leave "Mobilehome Owner and Mobilehome Park Owner." She stated it is necessary to state early on in the ordinance that it refers to home OWNERS. Section 9.50.030 - Definitions G. "M/H Resident" Or "Resident" means any person Occupying a mobilehome and entitled to occupy a Mobilehome dwelling unit by virtue of ownership thereof. Section III- Negotiation Commission Paragraph 1 - Said petition to be given to Park Owner or Manager within 30 days after a notice of rental increase. The Committee hated to see a loss of momentum by making it 60 days in this instance. Section IV - Initiation of Negotiation Commission Review and Hearing Process Paragraph 1 to read "In any situation where the space rent increases in a twelve month period exceed, cumulatively, the increase in the Consumer Price Index as defined herein for the year preceding the rent increase NOTICE, the following procedures shall apply: The park owner must have his CPI information at least 60 days before any rent increase would become effective. They do have to get notices out in compliance with the Mobilehome Residency Law. Harold Duncan, 1100 Industrial Blvd., Space 1-17, Chula Vista 92011, discussed the 50 plus 1% of the park tenters submitting a petition regarding increases. He stated that the park owners are now doing this on the anniversary date of the people who move into the park and therefore, it is impossible to obtain 50% plus 1 of the people in the park for the petition when only about 15% are actually affected as of a particular date. Mr. Gustafson stated that the ordinance specifies that it is 50% plus 1% of those that are "affected". Minutes - 10 - May 26, 1987 Mr. Heinz Seiler, 1425 Second Avenue, Space 309, Chula Vista 92011, stated he is also a volunteer for the State Department of Parks & Recreation and they are having problems with mobilehomes on the Silver Strand. The ruling the State came up with was that the unit must be totally self-sufficient. In his particular park, the owner divided the park into 12 different sections and therefore, there are 12 different rent increase notices during the course of the year. He submitted this to Senator Craven for a ruling and found that only 50% of that 1/12 who received the rent increases was sufficient to protest. Mr. Seiler also made note of the fact that Section 9.50.530 of the ordinance refers to space rent and it does not refer to resident rent. Mr. Cliff Roland, 1100 Industrial Blvd., Chula Vista, stated that a travel trailer, in order to become eligible, would have to be in the rented space for 9 months; otherwise, they are not covered by the Code. Mr. Scott Frazier, 404 Anita Street, Space 19, Chula Vista, complimented the Committee, the Mayor and Council on the fine job they did on this ordinance. There being no further testimonies either for or against, the public hearing was closed. Council discussion followed regarding the terminology of Mobilehome Owners v. Mobilehome Residents; the issue of the mobilehome space whereby it may not be rented or may just be rented rather than owner-occupied and therefore these renters are not eligible to sign any petitions; recommendation that the language be changed throughout the ordinance to "Mobilehome Owner/Occupied Space." Assistant City Attorney Rudolf explained the legality of the terms and stated there would be no problem with changing the terminology. MS (Cox/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE MSUC (Cox/Moore) to amend the ordinance whereby throughout the ordinance, reference to the mobilehome resident or mobilehome owner be changed to "mobilehome owner/occupant." MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) under Section 9.05.070 to insert the word "notice" to read: "...Consumer Price Index as defined herein for the year preceding the rent increase notice,..." Minutes 11 - May 26, 1987 MSUC (Cox/Moore) to amend Section 3, Paragraph 1 to state that it would be a 30 day notice period as opposed to a 60-day period. MSUC (Nader/McCandliss) Under Section 9.50.070A and 9.50.080A to read that the written petition of the residents would be from 50% of the owner-occupied spaces in the mobilehome park affected by such rent increases. Mr. Gustafson asked whether the RV's would be included in this particular ordinance. Attorney Rudolf read from the Code, Section 19.04.298 where it refers to travel trailers and would exclude the RV'S. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to include for purposes of this ordinance the RV's under Subsection D. Councilman Moore voted "no." The ordinance as amended passed unanimously. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) that the issue of owner occupancy be referred back to the Mobilehome Issues Committee. Councilwoman McCandliss asked Mr. Gustafson when this report comes back to include the minutes of that Mobilehome Issues Committee meeting. 16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Reverend R. C. Flaugher, 1100 Industrial Blvd., C~ula Vista, stated that 3 nights ago he had a near accident on the 1200 block of Industrial Boulevard, whereby trailers and rigs are parking alongside the road. There are as many as 15 rigs parked there at one time. The Police are not doing anything about it and in the fog it is difficult to see these trailers and someone may be killed. b. Rev. Flaugher asked for a status on the KOA Campgrounds relocation park. Mayor Cox stated that the City has acquired 14 acres adjacent to this park. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that the staff is working on this particular issue but first they want to get a Master Plan of the entire Sweetwater Valley before they bring it to the City Council. c. Rev. Flaugher submitted a brochure to the Mayor on "Mingles Housing" which is now available in La Mesa. The unique feature is that they have a variety of private bedrooms and baths which adjoin a community living room, dining and kitchen, which makes the rents substantially lower. Minutes 12 - May 26, 1987 MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to refer to staff the problem of trailer and vehicles parking along Industrial Blvd. and for staff to report on what further action the Council can take in this regard. Mayor Cox discussed the Relocation Park, noting that at least two mobilehome parks in the City are going to be closing 'within the next few years and he would like staff to get started on this Relocation Park. He asked that this item be put down as an agenda item at the next meeting. PULLED ITEMS 3c. REQUEST FOR ADULT CROSSING GUARD Rohr Elementary School, Dr. Larry P. Blocker, Principal, Mr. Don Schmidt, Safety Patrol Advisor, 1540 Malta Avenue, Chula Vista, CA., 92011 The City Manager reported that this was a request for an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Max and Orange. Funds have been budgeted for a traffic signal at this intersection, and design for this project is underway and should be completed by this fall. Also, it is understood that Orange Avenue, unlike the situation with East "H" Street, is the boundary between two elementary schools. The result is that school age children who cross this street are transfers between schools. Don Schmidt, 1243 Louden Lane, Chula Vista, representing Rohr Elementary School, stated that this is a serious situation with a dangerous intersection. The staff report states that the students are transfers and Mr. Schmidt questioned whether this made any difference in their recommendation. He asked that an adult guard be hired until a traffic signal be installed because visibility is limited because of the hill. City Manager Goss noted that the signal may be in operation by October. Councilman Moore stated he was aware of this particular intersection and noted that all intersections are dangerous because cars are dangerous. At this particular intersection at Max and Orange one only has to look one way because of the wide divider whereby at other intersections, both ways have to be scrutinized before crossing. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to refer to the Police Department and City Manager to work with the schools to see if there is any possibility of getting a volunteer guard at the intersection and to refer to staff for evaluation and report back. Also, the report should address sharing the cost with the school district. I I'"1 T Minutes - 13 May 26, 1987 4. RESOLUTION 13046 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND I.T. CORPORATION FOR CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE (Director of Personnel/Director of Public Safety) Due to concerns about potential employee lead exposure, the City requested Cal/OSHA Consultation Service to perform an industrial hygiene survey in the Police Department shooting range. The survey results indicated that the Permissible Exposure Limit (P.E.L.) for airborne lead and lead dust from wipe samples is exceeded during a normal qualifying shoot. The City has taken several steps to correct lead exposure and the final step is the cleaning and decontamination of the range itself. Since the City does not employ any individuals experienced in toxic waste clean-up and removal, three qualified companies were asked to submit proposals. I.T. Corporation was selected as the qualified company proposing the lowest cost to perform the necessary work. The cost is $17,567.24. Sufficient funds are in the 1986-87 Police Training budget to cover this unanticipated expense. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that there needs to be a long-term solution considered in this matter and she was surprised that the ventilation system was discounted. Risk Manager, Diana Levin, stated they discounted the ventilation system because unless the building is built from the ground floor up, and/or completely remodeled, the cost would be prohibitive. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 13a. REPORT REVIEW OF PROPOSALS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE, AND DISCUSSION OF FUNDING OPTIONS (Director of Planning) RESOLUTION ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR RELOCATING THE EXISTING SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE b.REPORT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING INCORPORATION OF FRONT FACADE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB INTO THE DESIGN OF THE NEW BUILDING Minutes - 14 - May 26, 1987 Director of Planning Krempl stated that on March 24, 1987, Council voted to approve a major use permit application by the San Diego Country Club to demolish the existing clubhouse at 88 "L" Street and construct a new facility. Prior to approving the project, Council amended one of the conditions of approval to require the significant features of the historical clubhouse be preserved and incorporated into the new building. The option of preserving the front facade of the existing structure would be evaluated by the Design Review Committee and, if it was determined that the option was infeasible or cost prohibitive, then the matter would be brought back to Council for reconsideration. Under a separate motion, Council directed staff to pursue the possibility of storing or relocating the building for other community uses. Based on staff's report, the recommendation was to: 1. Adopt a resolution to retain Milford Wayne Donaldson, Architect, to perform a feasibility analysis for the sum of 99,700, subject to the Country Club's agreement to reimburse the City for said cost. 2. While making no formal recommendation on the portion of the existing building into the new proposed Country Club design, it was the concensus of the Design Review Committee that it would be both infeasible and impractical as well as a poor architectural solution to incorporate any portion of the existing building into the proposed new Country Club design. Mr. Steve Oggel, Attorney representing San Diego Country Club, San Diego 92101, introduced Anthony Ambrose and David Klages who were present to answer questions from the Council. Irene Bushong, 856 Country Club Drive, Chula Vista, stated her husband is a member of this club; they do not approve of the relocation; are against the demolition of the building; just want to have it preserved; stated the Club belongs to the Club members; however, they never had a chance to vote on this issue; the building should be renovated according to the needs of the golfers and the Council should make every effort to preserve it as an historical building. In answer to the Mayor's question, Mr. Oggel submitted a letter from Hansen Moving Company stating that it was their opinion the building could not structurally be moved. Minutes - 15 - May 26, 1987 Further Council discussion followed regarding the staff's recommendation and the San Diego Country Club not wanting to pay their share of further studies; the conditions imposed by the Design Review Committee incorporated into the ordinance; question of preserving the facade of the building; the mitigation measures as stated in the EIR. Mr. Kevin O'Neill, member of the Design Review Committee, noted the Design Review Committee's reasons for noting recommending preserving the facade. Alfredo Ariza, architect on the Design Review Committee, stated that the term "architecture" cannot be specifically defined to the facade, it is for the whole combination of the interior and exterior of the building; during the past years, the Country Club has done a terrible job in building additions to their Clubhouse; the architecture has not been preserved as it was originally built in the 1920's; the present architectural plans for the new building are appropriate - it fits in with the design very well. Mr. David Klages, architect for the Country Club, 310 Camden Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, stated his firm has done a great deal of work in designing recreational/golf facilities. They brought in their structural engineer to find out how much of the present building could be preserved. In the past years, from 1920 on, this facade has been altered a number of times and to preserve it now there would have to be built a "retaining wall" around the facade. Mr. Klages referred to the drawings of the proposed two-story building and noted several architectural design features which were incorporated from the present building. Mayor Cox commented that he would like to see the construction preserved but he also thinks that the Country Club has allowed their Board of Directors to reconstruct a new facility. If that is not the concensus of the entire membership, they have something in their by-laws which would be answerable to that. He added that he would like to see the old Clubhouse moved to another location. It could be preserved for a branch Library or community facility, or a private use such as a restaurant; however, in fairness to the Country Club, they should not have to carry the full burden of preserving this structure as an historical site for the City. MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to agree with the staff recommendation to share 1/2 of the cost with the San Diego Country Club to perform the feasibility analysis to see if the Clubhouse can be preserved and moved to another site. Councilman Nader voted "no" stating that he has a concern with the mitigation measures that somehow this would be paid for in part by the City. Minutes - 16 May 26, 1987 Mr. Walter Haase, 3420 Trumbull Street, San Diego, CA, member of the San Diego Country Club, asked that Council approve the project --, so that they can proceed with the construction drawings which will take up to 6 months to complete. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept 13b, the report regarding the Design Review Committee recommendations. Tony Ambrose, Planner representing San Diego Country Club, referred to the Resource Conservation Commission meeting at which they recommended that the site be designated as an historical site but not the building. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' query, Mr. Oggel stated that there would be a room in the new Clubhouse which would display pictures of the existing and old San Diego Country Club building. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she would like to have this historical display in one of the rooms of the buildings and also have the approval contingent upon a resolution of the question of the fencing between the parking lot and the residences. Mayor Cox stated he would include this in his motion. It was agreed to by the second and the motion carried unanimously. MSC (Cox/McCandliss) that the 1/2 share of the cost for the feasibility study come from the Contingency Reserve. Councilman -. Nader voted "no." 17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss reported on the Woodlawn Park Branch Library. The County was able to reopen the Library last Saturday. b. Mr. Goss noted that a Trackless Trolley bus was supposed to be on display this evening; however, the company has called and stated they would be here next week. Mayor Cox asked that this item be docketed for the next Council agenda. c. City Manager Goss submitted the CIP status report to the Council. d. City Manager Goss reported on the Visitor Information Center. Staff plans to reopen it by the first of June by hiring temporary employees. Bids for the permanent operators will be in the middle of June. Minutes - 17 May 26, 1987 Public Information Coordinator Cox stated that the rending machines and the brochure racks were put in by a private firm and they have been notified of the default and will be taking that equipment out. Councilman Moore stated that staff should note that in the next contract there should be a clause stating that within 24 hours of closing, the City would take over and charge the default to them. e. SB 1037: Deputy City Manager Morris explained the proponents of the bill noting that the firefighters have received a copy of it. Councilman Nader indicated that he has some concerns with this since it is difficult to prove the cause of cancer. The burden of proof should not lie with the firefighters - some may be heavy smokers and cancer may be attributed to that. MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation to oppose SB 1037. Councilman Nader 'voted "no." Deputy City Manager Morris asked whether this would also include opposing the repeal of the 1989 sunset clause. Mayor Cox stated he would include that in his motion. Councilwoman McCandliss agreed to the second. The motion carried with Councilman Nader voting "no." 18. MAYOR'S REPORT None. 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. In answer to Councilman Moore's question, City Manager Goss stated that the Director of Planning would be attending the meeting regarding the Brown Field activities. b. Councilman Nader referred to the recent National City fire at their auto dismantling yard and the subsequent evacuation. He stated a few months ago staff was to prepare a report on Disaster Preparedness for the City. City Manager Goss stated that he will report back to the Council on this. ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 p.m. to the May 28, 1987 Council Conference at 4:00 p.m. and the regular meeting of June 2, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. 1017C MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held luesday, May 26, 1987 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Cox, McCandliss, Nader, Moore Councilmen absent: Malcolm ADJOURNFiENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. until Thursday May 28 at 4 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. 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 May 26, 1987 NNIE M. FULASZ , C City of Chula Vista, California I also certify that on May 27 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of MaY 26, 1987 was held.