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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;
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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.
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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.
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