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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/10/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, October 25, 1983 Council Chamber 5:00 p.m. Public Services Building CLOSED SESSION MSUC (SCott/Moore) to recess to Closed Session for matters of salary negotiations. The Council recessed at 5 p.m. and the Session ended at 6:40 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 29 AND OCTOBER 18, 1983 MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY(None) 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONSIDERATION OF CABLE TV LEGISLATION (Cox Cable) Mr. Robert McRann, Vice-President/General Manager of Cox Cable of San Diego requested Council support of legislation entitled "Table Telecommunications Act of 1983 S-66". The legislation establishes a comprehensive national cable policy. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to file the request. City Council Meeting - 2 - October 25, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-83-24 TO CONSTRUCT A 13-UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT AT "' 411-415 PARK WAY - (Continued from 10/11/83 meeting) a. RESOLUTION 11413 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PCC-83-24 TO CONSTRUCT A 13-UNIT HOUSING PROJECT AT 411-415 PARK WAY (Director of Planning) This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Principal Planner Lee explained the proposal which was continued from the October ll, 1983 Council meeting to allow the proposed senior citizen housing project to be reviewed by the Commission on Aging prior to Council consideration along with the parking ratio for this type of housing. Mr. Lee said he contacted other jurisdictions in the San Diego area to determine parking requirements for senior housing projects. Only the County of San Diego does not make distinction between senior housing projects and conventional housing. The City of San Diego recently changed to a parking ratio from one space per 3 units to one space for every 2 units Vartly of t ese projects concentrated in a single area, pacing because a number h were on-street parking at a premium. Because of the brief period before the rescheduled meeting, the staff was not able to determine if there were any parking problems with those projects having a parking ratio of less than one space per unit. Mr. Lee reported the Commission on Aging approved the proposal with the condition that the lower units be accessible to the handicapped. Mr. Lee recommended the Council add this requirement. Council discussion followed with Mr. Lee answering questions concerning the parking requirements (1-1/2 spaces per four units) indicating that one space per three units is adequate; the cluster of senior housing projects concentrated in one area rather than disbursed throughout the community; the specifics regarding construction of the units to allow for special hardware in the bathrooms to aid the elderly and handicapped. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' query, Mr. Lee said the Commission on Aging considered this item on October 19, the day after the Council referred the item to them. Staff did not have time to give them a complete backup report but made a verbal report. Councilwoman McCandliss voiced her concern that the Commission was not given adequate time to hear all the details of the proposal. She would have preferred that a special meeting of the Commission be called. Mr. Bob Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, Chula Vista said he opposed the "Granny Flats" which calls for 650 square-foot units -- this proposal has 400 square-foot units which literally puts the elderly into a "crackerbox". Schools should be considered inasmuch as the units could be converted to condominiums at a later date. Mr. Lee responded that the minimum size for a City Council Meeting - 3 - October 25, 1983 unit in an R-3 lot is 500 square-feet and 400 square-feet for studio apartments -- this proposal meets those requirements. Mr. Lee further explained the applicant's initial request was 16 units; however, the staff's recommendation is for 13 units and that is what was advertised. City Attorney Harron remarked there is no legal prohibition against the applicant converting the units to condominiums. The application will have to come back for public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Dick Zogob, the developer stated the special handicapped hardware will be put in for the three units and all of the bathrooms will have the special hardware. Mr. Zogob stated he will make that commitment. There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Councilman Scott stated his concerns regarding the parking indicating that someone should be monitoring this and a report back to Council in one year. MSC (McCandliss/Scott) as a requirement, each unit in the bathroom area to have some accessible equipment - grab bars. The motion carried by the following vote to wit: AYES: McCandliss, Scott, Cox NOES: Malcolm, Moore ABSENT: None The resolution as amended carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF A REGULATION PROHIBITING DRINKING IN PARKING LOTS NEXT TO BUSINESSES WITH AN OFF-SALE LICENSE a. ORDINANCE 2051 ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.15 ENTITLED "POSSESSION OF INTOXICANTS IN PARKING LOTS" TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (City Attorney) - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. City Attorney Harron referred to his written report stating at the meeting of September 20, 1983, Council, in response to an oral communication from Linda McDermott of 1043 Hilltop Drive, requested staff review AB 96 and the ordinance passed by the City of San Diego which addresses the problems caused by persons who consume alcoholic beverages on the premises of a business with City Council Meeting - 4 - October 25, 1983 an off-sale alcoholic beverage license. The problems include the harassment of customers or the perpetration of unlawful activities such as driving while intoxicated. The City Attorney's office has reviewed both the assembly bill and the San Diego ordinance and recommends their adoption. The ordinance prohibits persons from possessing an open container in parking lots contiguous to businesses which have an off-sale alcoholic beverage license. It also requires the licensee to post the premises informing all persons of this prohibition. If the business fails to post, it is guilty of an infraction. The City Clerk has reviewed the business license records to determine who would be affected by this ordinance and has sent notice to approximately 57 businesses who hold an off-sale license. Mr. Harron added he checked with the Police Department. They indicated this problem occurs in many areas of the City and the ordinance would be helpful to them in enforcing the situation. Joy Sheresh, 688 Robert Avenue, Chula Vista spoke in support of the ordinance and discussed the problem existing at the East "j" Street shopping area next to Hilltop Junior High School where students are buying liquor and drinking it in their cars on the premises. At one time that shopping area hired a security officer but quickly lost business right after that. There being no further comment either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Cox/Moore) TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. ITEM NO. 4 - APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 13-UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT AT 411-415 PARK WAY Councilman Scott stated he wished to offer another motion. MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) on the parking situation for the senior housing project, one year after the finish of the project, the staff is to report back to the Council on the parking. This is to include the other similar projects in the City such as the Congregational Towers. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Dave Foreman, 1653 Point Cabrillo Court, Chula Vista, expressed his concerns regarding the environmental issues in the Chula Vista area such as Sander Project, BKK, Class I Dump, Omar Rendering Plant, the Council Conference on Hazardous Waste, the building requirement in the Point Robinhood Subdivision, the biological burning area, redevelopment projects and the State Local Plan. Mayor Cox asked Mr. Foreman to leave his name and he would meet with him explaining some of the concerns raised. Council recessed for five minutes at this time 7:56 p.m. to 8:09 p.m. (because of a power failure). b. Mr. Guy Litchie, 1652 (Pt. Sol Court, Chula Vista) questioned what action has been taken on the Committee on Hazardous Waste. Mayor Cox explained the composition of the Committee will be before the Council at next Tuesday's meeting after which the people will be appointed. City Council Meeting - 5 - October 25, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 7,8 and 9) At the request of Councilman Scott, Item No. 9 was pulled. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to approve Items 7 and 8 (Consent Calendar). 7. RESOLUTION 11414 APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF ANNUAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GOALS FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1983, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1984, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Community Development Director) On May 10, 1983, the Council approved a three year Housing Assistance Plan for the period from October 1, 1982 to September 30 1985 and submitted that plan to HUD, by whom it was subsequently approved. Ongoing maintenance of that plan requires annual Statements of Housing Assistance Goals. The Community Development Director recommends the Council adopt the resolution: 1. Approving the statement of Housing Assistance Goals for the period of October 1, 1983 to September 30, 1984; 2. Authorize the submittal of the statement to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; 3. Authorize the City Manager to make minor adjustments to the statement in response to federal review. 8. RESOLUTION 11415 ACCEPTING BIDS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEN SCHOOL LANE BETWEEN ALLEN SCHOOL ROAD AND SURREY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (City Engineer) On October 12, 1983 the City Engineer received sealed bids for improvement of Allen School Lane between Allen School Road and Surrey Drive in the City of Chula Vista, California. The work to be done consists in general of constructing street and gutter, sidewalk and other miscellaneous work. The City Engineer recommends Council: 1. Appropriate $4,844 from the unappropriated reserve of Gas Tax funds. 2. Authorize the reduction in budgeted amount from $10,600 to $10,000 to reflect actual funds received from the Sandag Bicycle Facility Committee. 3. Authorize the expenditure of $17,900 from the street improvement accounts. 4. Accept bids and award contract to ABC Construction Co., Inc., San Diego in the amount of $16,139.10. End of Consent Calendar City Council Meeting - 6 - October 25, 1983 9. ORDINANCE 2052 AMENDING 6.02.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS - FIRST READING (City Attorney) This amendment provides for a special permit to allow people to keep animals which are otherwise prohibited by the Municipal Code. The Price Bazaar proposes to set up a Christmas display which would allow live reindeer. The dis lay would involve a number of provisions to rotect the public from any hea~th or safety danger. Presently, the Municipa~ Code would not allow this, but the amendment would allow the Director of Public Safety to permit activities such as this as long as he finds public safety and welfare concerns have been addressed satisfactorily. Council discussion ensued regarding a specific time element to be involved in issuing a permit of this type and the renewal requirements. MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE to place a time limit of six months for any permit. City Attorney Harron explained the problem in the time factor in this particular instance since the Price Club wishes to have some reindeer on their premises for the November and December holidays. Councilman Malcolm moved this item be referred back to staff for further input. The motion died for lack of second. to trail this item .ntil l ter on i. the meeti.g and for the City Attorney to come up with new wording for the time element. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING lO. RESOLUTION 11416 EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FORTHCOMING KPBS PROGRAM "THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE" AND URGING ALL CONCERNED CITIZENS TO WATCH THIS PRESENTATION (City Attorney) The Honorable Susan Finlay of the South Bay judicial District sent a letter to the Cities of Chula Vista,National City and Imperial Beach, urging those city councils to support the forthcoming KPBS television program entitled "The Chemical People". The program deals with school-age drug abuse in the communities and what can be done to combat the destructive effect of drugs and alcohol on a local level. It will be followed by panel discussions with Susan Finlay serving as Town Meeting Coordinator for meetings in the South Bay. In addition to a resolution of support, the Coordinator has requested a member of each City Council in the South Bay to be present at each of the town meetings. The City Attorney recommends Council endorse this worthwhile program. Mr. A1 Rodriguez, 516 Broadway Suite "A" representing the South Bay Neighborhood Recovery Center and representing Judge Finley, stated there will be an airing of this particular program on KPBS on November 2 and November 9 at 8 p.m. Three locations in the City will be sponsoring the program: Sweetwater High, Bonita Vista High and Montgomery High. Their programs will begin at 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mr. Rodriguez requested the Council reactivate the Youth Commission in order to deal with this issue. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting - 7 - October 25, 1983 lla. RESOLUTION 11417 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10807 PERTAINING TO THE CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (Community Development Director) b. RESOLUTION 11418 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH JONES, HALL, HILL AND WHITE FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH BAY GENERAL HOSPITAL FINANCING c. RESOLUTION 11419 SELLING $8,450,000 HOSPITAL REVENUE NOTES, APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTION On August 30, 1983 the City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance NO. 2044 which provided for City sponsorship of revenue anticipation notes. The ordinance is now effective. Bay General Hospital is requesting the City sponsor the sale of $8,450,000 in Notes (a change from the initial resolution). Community Development Director Desrochers reported the City is being asked by Bay General Hospital to sponsor revenue anticipation notes that are tax exempt and less costly to the hospital. The hospital has demonstrated this issue has the concurrence of the financial community. A comprehensive community benefit program is proposed in exchange for City sponsorship. The San Diego Regional Employers' Health Cost Coalition will act as monitor of the programs on behalf of the City. The hospital has agreed to provide a two-year rather than one year health education program including a start-up period to the City of Chula Vista employees. In addition, the health screenings as conducted by the hospital will be continued and expanded. The Community Development Director is recommending Council approve resolutions A, B, and C. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the readings of the texts were waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (Resolution "C" amended to change the amount to $8,450,000.) 9. ORDINANCE 2052 AMENDING 6.02.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS - FIRST READING (City Attorney) City Attorney Harron stated he would recommend under subsection "B" the third line, the wording "during for special events for a period of not more than two months". MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to amend the resolution as recommended by the City Attorney. MSUC (Cox/Moore) TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting - 8 - October 25, 1983 12. REPORT HIDDEN VISTA VILLAS, LOT 332, MARKET ANALYSIS OF COMMERCIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTY FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTIAL AREA a. RESOLUTION 11420 APPROVING LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTIAL USE OF LOT 332, HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE (Director of Planning) Principal Planner Lee explained that in May 1980, the City Council approved the tentative subdivision map for Hidden Vista Village, Chula Vista Tract 80-15 encompassing the Rice Canyon Sectional Planning Area of the E1 Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan. A revised SPA plan and new tentative subdivision map reflected several changes from the adopted Specific Plan. Included in those changes was a proposal to develop an ll acre, 232 unit low and moderate income housing project for an area which was designated on the adopted E1 Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan for a commercial land use. One of the conditions of approval of tentative map required that, prior to any development of the 11 acres, evidence was to be submitted to the City Council which supported the residential land use rather than a continuation of the commercial designation attached to the 28 acres lying directly to the west. The final map was approved by the City Council in March 1981. The market analysis submitted by the applicant indicates the commercial area (approximately 25 acres) is adequate to provide commercial services to the trade area. In addition, it shows a need for low and moderate income housing in the community, especially in the eastern portion of the City. Financial Scene Incorporated is requesting the City Council approve the low and moderate income housing use of Lot 332 of Hidden Vista Village subdivision. The Director of Planning recommends approval of the request. Mr. Gary Gramling, 13057 Trail Dust, San Diego, Vice-President of Financial Scenes, Inc., owners of the Hidden Vista Village stated that on September 2, Financial Scenes sent letters to a number of commercial builders and brokers in Southern California for offers for the sale of this property. They received lO offers for the 28 acres for the commercial and 20 offers for the apartment site -- every offer stated they wished the area designated for apartments and not commercial. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 13a. RESOLUTION 11421 ESTABLISHING THE EXECUTIVE CO~ENSATION PLAN FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 (Director of Personnel) The Council met in Closed Session at 5 p.m. and established the salaries of the City Manager and City Clerk. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting - 9 - October 25, 1983 b. RESOLUTION 11422 APPROVING WAGES FOR UNCLASSIFIED HOURLY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 (Director of Personnel) Hourly employees receive no benefits; however, the wages paid to these individuals are adjusted annually in keeping with adjustments awarded to other City employees. The City's negotiating team has concluded Memoranda of Understanding or salary agreements with the organized employees groups awarding pay and benefit increases. The thirteen (13) positions will receive a 6% salary increase. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. c. RESOLUTION 11423 ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE UNREPRESENTED/UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 (Director of Personnel) The resolution establishes the compensation and fringe benerfit plan for unclassified/unrestricted positions for FY 1983-84. Unrepresented positions will receive 4.9% salary increase and 1% of PERS paid. Following Council's Closed Session at 5 p.m., the salary for the unclassified clerical was set at 6%. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. d. RESOLUTION 11424 ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 (City Manager) The compensation plan for middle managers for FY 1983-84 is set to receive a 6% salary increase effective the first pay period in July (be9inning July 8, 1983). The Housing Coordinator's salary will be increased at an additional 4.94%. Principal Librarians will be increased an additional 3.3%. The total cost including fringe benefits is $118,110. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. e. RESOLUTION 11425 REVISING SALARY BANDS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 (City Manager) This resolution provides for adjusting the salary bands for executive managers. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting - lO - October 25, 1983 f. RESOLUTION 11426 ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT FRINGE BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 (City Manager) The benefit package for executive and middle managers has been revised for FY 1983-84. The changes proposed in the fringe benefit plan for executive and middle manager are as follows: 1. The market basket for top managers increased to $2,200 and middle managers to $1,700. 2. The market basket is expanded to allow any excess money in the market basket for individual employees to be utilized fordesignated other expenses. 3. Life insurance for employees is increased from $3,000 to $20,000 for middle managers and $40,000 for executive managers. 4. The employer Survivor's Benefit charge for both executive and middle managers be paid by the City. Councilman Scott expressed his concern regarding one aspect of the fringe h benefit compensation which allows t e employees to apply contributions to the public employees retirement as deferred compensation. He noted there is some question as to the practicability of such a plan and it could have an adverse IRS ruling. In answer to Councilman Moore's query, City Mana er Goss explained the cost of the long term disability insurance (no additionaV cost) and life insurance for the executive and middle management (plans). Assistant City Manager Asmus remarked the life insurance policies would cost approximately $3,600 a year for both middle management and top executive. It averages .52~ per $1,000 of insurance. In answer to the Council's queries, City Attorney Harron stated the City of San Diego has received verbal assurance from the IRS that the Deferred Compensation Plan was legal. This benefit should be given to management with the statement there is some risk involved. Councilman Moore asked the City Manager to check this out directly before offering it to management. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved with Councilmen Scott and Malcolm voting "no." g. RESOLUTION 11427 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 BUDGET AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT INCREASES FOR FY 1983-84 (City Manager) At the time the 1983-84 budget was adopted, negotiations with the various bargaining units had not been completed; therefore, the budget must be amended to provide funds for salary and fringe benefit increases for FY 1983-84. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting - ll - October 25, 1983 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 14. RESOLUTION APPROVING REMOVAL OF PARKING ON "L" STREET FROM MONSERATE TO CUYAhtACA TO PROVIDE FOR TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE (Continued from 10/11/83 meeting) (City Engineer) In response to several citizen requests and a subsequent petition for left turn lanes on "L" Street, the Traffic Engineering Division has reviewed the existing traffic striping and traffic conditions on "L" Street from Monserate Avenue to Cuyamaca Avenue. Traffic volumes and accident history support the need for left turn pockets on "L" Street from Monserate Avenue to Cuyamaca Avenue. The removal of on-street parking is required in order to install the left turn lane. Councilman Moore asked for an opinion from the City Attorney regarding a possible conflict of interest since he was challenged on this at a previous meeting. Attorney Harron stated the Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled the interests of a person owning a residence in a particular area~ in a decision affecting that area, his interest is not significantly different than the public at large. Therefore, in this particular case, Councilman Moore can participate in discussion, he has no conflict of interest. Councilman Scott said he lives closer to "L" Street than Councilman Moore and this decision would also apply to his interest. Joy Sheresh, Chairperson, Safety Commission, commented when the Safety Commission considered the item there were seven accidents and now three more have occurred. The Safety Commission was unanimous in recommending the installation of the left-turn lanes. Mrs. Sheresh noted the cars parking on both sides of the street and parents dropping and picking up school children which creates a safety hazard since they are running out between parked cars. Mr. Robert Roelle, 158 East "L" Street, Chula Vista stated he was told by staff that Councilman Moore requested this two-way left-turn lane which is the reason he requested Councilman Moore be removed and not be allowed to discuss the issue. Mr. Roelle stated the problem of "L" Street is the speed of which the cars travel. He added two weeks ago he requested all documents pertaining to the accident records be given to him. He did not receive all these documents and now his Freedom Act has been violated; therefore, he will be contacting the Attorney General in the morning. Mr. Roelle added he checked with the City's maintenance department and was informed the signs will cost ~2,000 rather than the $600 as reported in the staff report. Mr. Robert Montgomery, 120 Pepper Tree Road, Chula Vista associated with Cook School District, declared his concern is mainly with the children crossing the street. He suggested the curb be painted near the school allowing a 20 minute parking time limit. He would further like the Council to reconsider the Monserate traffic light in order to slow down the traffic and asked not to put in the left-turn-lane which would force the traffic closer to the curb which would be an added threat to the children. City Council Meeting - 12 - October 25, 1983 Council discussion followed with Traffic Engineer Glass answering Council's suggestions regarding various alternatives to the staff's proposed plan. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this item back to the staff and the Safety Commission -- request them to specifically consider a two-way left-turn between Monserate and Helix; a left-turn pocket at Helix and "L" Street in an eastbound direction; and some type of median island that would preclude left-turns in and out of Fortuna. Council discussion of the motion followed regarding having the Safety Commission also look at the parking lanes next to Cook Elementary School for short term parking in order for parents to drop and pick up their children; concerns with the placement of a barrier in the middle of "L" Street to prevent ingress and egress going into Fortuna; and/or staff's report of the proposed alignment before coming back to the Safety Commission. City Manager Goss, at the concurrence of Council, will have staff report on a proposed alignment which would involve separating the street from the sidewalk with a guard rail. 15. REPORT EVALUATION OF THE INTERSECTION OF ORANGE AVENUE/MAX AVENUE FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL - (Continued from 10/18/83 meeting) (City Engineer) At the meeting of June 21, 1983, the City Council received a petition requesting installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Orange Avenue/Max Avenue. The Council directed the request to the City Traffic Engineer and the Safety Commission for study and recommendation. The City's Traffic Engineering Division has evaluated the traffic conditions including vehicular and pedestrian volumes, accidents, and any unusual conditions at this intersection. The intersection fell significantly short of meeting nationally accepted criteria for installation of a traffic signal and ranked below 12 other unsignalized intersections in the 1983 traffic signal priority list. The City Engineer recommended the Council deny the request for installation of a traffic signal at Orange Avenue/Max Avenue at this time, and staff to review the intersection with other unsignalized intersections in the 1984 Traffic Signal Priority List. Councilwoman McCandliss commented she looked at the area and feels staff is creating the same situation identical to the "L" Street problem. Traffic Engineer Glass submitted a plat noting the location indicating space wise, it does warrant a traffic signal but staff's policy is not to recemmend signals at any intersection unless it is needed. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' query, Mr. Glass responded he did not take a pedestrian count at this intersection. Councilman Moore remarked this is one of the better designed streets in the City. It has no driveways for people to come out onto the road; the site distance is good; there is a nice island in the middle along with good turn-pockets. Mr. Moore noted there are a number of children crossing the street because of the recreational facilities in the area. City Council Meeting - 13 - October 25, 1983 Speaking in favor of a traffic signal were Fran Kraus, 1519 Marble Court, Wayne Suiter, 1531 Grand Teton Court; Victor Ryan, 1419 Eckman Avenue, Chula Vista, and John Billups, 134 Rainier Court, Chula Vista. In summary their reasons were: (1) with the construction of 1-805 the traffic has increased very heavily in this area; (2) a great concern with the students crossing the street; (3) if not a traffic signal then a 4-way stop should be put in; (4) the school guards complain their signs are knocked out of their hands when trying to enforce the traffic; (5) the number of accidents occuring in this area; (6) the South Bay Little League is greatly represented in this area with seven fields south of Orange Avenue and the balance north of Orange Avenue; (7) the residents are mainly concerned with stopping the speed of traffic. Traffic Engineer Glass said he cannot recommend a 4-way stop at this intersection since there are over 13,000 cars that traverse this area daily and it would create a potential hazard. In answer to Council's query, Mr. Glass explained the priority for intersections in the City including this particular one and the funding source for putting in traffic signals. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to accept the staff report denying the installation of traffic signal right now. A report on this particular item and all others to be scheduled before to the Council in January or as soon as possible; and the report to include the pedestrian traffic, for staff to look into that. Councilman Scott asked for an interim report to be given to the Council for placing a 4-way stop at this intersection on a trial basis. 16. REPORT SHELL OIL PROPERTY WITHIN BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN - (Continued from 10/11/83 meeting) (Director of Planning) Principal Planner Lee explained that on September 13, 1983 the Planning Department submitted a report to the City Council outlining three alternative methods in which the Shell Oil Company property located within the Bonita Glen Specific Plan could be developed. Because of a pending request to vacate an unnamed street (extension of Vista Drive) within the specific plan area, the matter was continued so that both items could be considered at the same time. Mr. Lee submitted plats showing renderings of the area for a service station. The plats included pictures of a service station constructed at Rancho Bernardo. Mr. Lee also presented plats noting various alternative plans for the site including a convenience store, office and retail stores. In answer to Council's query, he explained the approval of the Texaco Service Station across the street indicating it is in the visitor and commercial zone which has a limit of uses including restaurants, motels and service stations. Mr. Charlie Hart, representing the Shell Oil Co., 522 N. Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA noted the request is for a service station and a car wash. · '1 ' City Council Meeting - 14 - October 25, 1983 Mr. Bill Robens, 254 Camino Elevado, Engineer for Shell Oil, stated he checked with the Traffic Engineer regarding the curb cuts on the property. Shell will remove one of the curb cuts and put in a sidewalk. Mr. Robens noted there will be a traffic signalization put in at Bonita Road and Bonita Glen Road, another at Bonita Road and Flower Street and a raised median island next to the Bonita Glen Street. Mr. Robens stated the service station will not generate as much traffic as a convenience store: approximately 750 vehicles for a service station and 2 or 3 times that number if a convenience store was put it. Mr. Hart said that Shell purchased this property 16 years ago. They did not put in a service station at that time because they were waiting for the opening of 1-805 and then the oil embargo occurred. He added there are 70,000 vehicles traveling this road each day and three service stations operating in this area would not be infeasible. This service station will offer a free car-wash with every fill up. Mr. Hart requested approval of Alternate "A" which deletes the property from the Bonita Glen Specific Plan: zoning it C-C-P and allowing development of a service station with a car-wash. Mr. Phil Creaser, 333 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista stated he is the owner of the property on the north quadrant (across the street from this site). He expressed his "misgivings" about a car-wash placed on the site stating that this is a prominent intersection in Chula Vista and an entrance and gateway for all visitors coming to the City. Frank Ferriera, 270 Bonita Drive, agreed with this being the gateway to the City adding a service station at this corner would be feasible and recommended approval of Alternate "A". Mrs. Carol Freno, 373 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association discussed the traffic along this area as "scary" and this development would greatly increase that traffic count. The Sweetwater Valley Association is recommending that a moratoruim be placed on Bonita Road between Flower Street and Allen School Road with no further development allowed until the traffic is studied and made safe. Mr. Don O'Neal, 91Bonita Road, claimed the staff report is "watered down" and self-serve stations create more traffic than regular stations. Mr. O'Neal felt another service station was not needed in this area -- visitors coming to the Ramada Inn are asking about retail shops and restaurants. MS (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the staff report and recommendation {Alternate "C"). The motion failed by the following vote to wit: AYES: McCandliss, Scott NOES: Malcolm, Cox, Moore ABSENT: None City Council Meeting - 15 - October 25, 1983 Council discussion followed regarding opinions as to why another service station in the area would not be feasible; the concern with the aesthetics of the construction; the "P" Modifying District which gives Council control over the development; a car-wash changes the entire concept of the service station request. MSC (Cox/Malcolm)J2mea~t Alternate "A" and require the Conditional Use Permit process to before the City Council. (Alternate "A" deletes the property from the Bonita Glen Specific Plan; it can be zoned C-C-P and a service station/car wash would be permitted). The motion carried by the following vote to wit: AYES: Cox, Malcolm, Moore NOES: Scott, McCandliss ABSENT: None Councilman Scott discussed the tremendous traffic pattern in the entire Bonita Road area and the piece-meal developments taking place in the County. He agreed with the Sweetwater Valley Civic AsSociation -- perhaps a moratorium should be placed on further construction. Councilman Scott declared the problem really lies with the Bonita Plaza development. The City Council was assured there would be no traffic problem. A study should be made of this particular area with Caltrans, National City and San Diego. MS (Moore/Scott) to direct the City Manager to prepare a correspondence for a traffic study from Flower Street to Otay Lakes Road in conjunction with County and CalTrans. Councilman Malcolm asked for a one week continuance on this motion since he has property in the area and may have a possible conflict of interest. He wishes to discuss this with the City Attorney. Councilman Moore withdrew his motion, Councilman Scott withdrew the second. A recess was called by the Council at 11:26 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m. Mayor Cox stated he will go to Item 19 at this time and then adjourn to the Redevelopment Agency meeting after which the Council will continue with their meeting starting with Item No. 18. 19. REPORT SPHERE OF INFLUENCE PLAN (Director of Planning) Director of Planning Gray reported that during budget deliberations, the City Council requested staff to prepare a report outlining the schedule of time required for preparing the Chula Vista Sphere of Influence Plan. Council also directed staff to look into the legality of the City preparing the Sphere Plan for LAFCO. The Executive Director of LAFCO, Bill Davis, indicates it is legal for the City to prepare its own Sphere Plan and submit it to LAFCO for adoption. The schedule of work assumes a starting date of November l, 1983; City Council Meeting - 16 - October 25, 1983 and the completion of the draft Sphere of Influence study by June 30, 1984. This schedule would allow six months for the environmental review and adoption by LAFCO prior to January l, 1985. City staff would prepare the Sphere Plan. The associated environmental impact report would be prepared by an environmental firm. LAFCO does have limited funds to help defray the cost of preparing the environmental impact report, but does not have sufficient staff resources to prepare the Chula Vista Sphere Plan within the State mandated time period. The Planning Director recommended Council: (1) approve the Sphere of Influence Work Program; and (2) direct staff to negotiate an agreement with LAFCO for sharing the cost of preparing the Sphere Plan and the associated Environmental Impact Report as outlined in the fiscal impact statement. Mr. Bill Davis, Executive Director of LAFCO, was present to answer Council's questions. Director of Planning Gray, in answer to Council's question, stated one of the key elements of the study is to analyze the United Enterprises property. He suggested going with the initial Sphere of Influence based on the existing Chula Vista General Plan and after it has been revised and updated, to go back and to make an amendment to the plan to include the Sphere of line for United Enterprises which development will probably take place in lO or 15 years. Mr. Davis agreed stating LAFCO has defined a Sphere of Influence as those areas which will require municipal services within the next 10 or 15 years. Council discussion followed regarding the staff workload in the lanning department and whether or not a consultant or Contract Planner shou~ be hired to do this study. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the staff report and recommendation and staff to come back to the Council and report on whether or not a Contract Planner should be hired to do the study. At this time, the Council recessed the City Council meeting at 11:42 p.m. and reconvened as a Redevelopment Agency. Councilman Scott left the meeting at this time. The Council meeting convened at 12:36 p.m. 17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (None) REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 18. REPORT CITY CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR A 4/5's VOTE TO OVERRIDE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (City Attorney/Director of Planning) On September 27, 1983, Council requested staff to report on whether the four-fifth's voting requirement for Council to overrule the Planning Commission is based on state law and whether it should be continued. It is recommended to (1) direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the City Code to remove the present requirement for an extraordinary vote of the City Council to override an action of the Planning Commission for conditional use permits and variances; and (2) direct the Planning Commission to review the proposed amendment prior to City Council consideration. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue Item No. 18 for one week. City Council Meeting - 17 - October 25, 1983 20. REPORT STATUS AND DISPOSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GPJ~NT PROGRAM FUNDS AND TREATMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDING REQUESTS (Community Development Director) During the Block Grant budget process for FY 1983-84, the Council requested several procedure changes regarding consideration of social service grant requests. The Council also asked for new procedures for treating surplus Block Grant funds during the fiscal year. New procedures have been developed, and the current status of Block Grant funds from all program years has been determined. The Community Development Director recommends staff be directed to utilize Block Grant Program procedures presented in this report, hold a public hearing for the disposition of available funds, and utilize Emergency Jobs Bill funds surpluses for the continuance of the street overlay program. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue Item No. 20 for one week. REPORT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 21. REPORT PROPOSED 1984 ODAWARA, JAPAN VISITATION (International Friendship Commission) At its meeting of August 23, 1973 Councilwoman McCandliss reported receiving a message from the Mayor of Odawara, Japan (Chula Vista's Sister City) inviting Councilmembers to visit that city. Councilwoman McCandliss encouraged Council to visit the City of Odawara; however, no city funds would go for travel expenses. At its meeting of September 26, 1983, the International Friendship Commission agreed to sponsor a trip to Odawara in April 1984. Individual costs is set for $1,700 per person. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue Item No. 21 for one week. 22. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox asked for authorization to go to Sacramento to meet with Assemblywoman Susan Golding and other legislators concerning the Bayfront Plan. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to give the Mayor this authorization. 23. COUNCIL COMMENTS (None) ADJOURNMENT AT 12:45 ~m. to the Council Conference on Thursday, October 27, 1983 at 4 p.m.; to the Council tour scheduled for October 29, 1983 at 8 a.m. and the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 1983 at 7 p.m. WPG:0357C PAG