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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/09/20STATE OF CALIFOF~NIA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COIEqTY OF S~2q DIEGO ss OF ADJOUP~NMENT OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista; That the re9u]ar meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was he.!d_ September 20, 1983 and said meeting was adjou. rned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday, September 2l, ]983 at the hour of ]0:30 a.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said me~ting of September 20, ]983. was held. y Clerk Sttbscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 Notary Public in and for said County and State of California lit MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held September 20, ]983 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Cox, Moore, McCand]iss, Scott, Ma]c0]m Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. until Thursday, September 22, ]983 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chuta 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 September 20, ]983 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, September 20, 1983 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building 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 MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 8 AND 13, 1983 MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSION MEMBERS The Oath of Office was administered by the City Clerk to the following newly appointed Commission members: Robert Clay Strahl to Parks and Recreation Commission; Richard Reynolds and Richard Welsh to Board of Appeals; Kathleen McNamara to Board of Ethics; Mary Brining, David Ferguson and Tim Nader to International Friendship Commission; Ernest Arnold and Eugene Militscher to Safety Commission. b. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE DAYS OF OCTOBER 7 AND OCTOBER 8, 1983 AS "LIONS WHITE CANE DAYS" The proclamation was presented to Bill Wappes and Neil Trace of the Lions Club. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATONS (None) 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Linda McDermott, 1043 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista expressed her concern regarding people loitering outside retail establishments which sell liquor drinking and then and driving causing a threat to children and pedestrians. The Hilltop and Naples shopping center consisting of 13 retail establishments are faced with a great deal of loitering. Mrs. McDermott added the California State Legislature passed AB 96 allowing cities to pass ordinances prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages in private parking lots or sidewalks near retail outlets with off-sale liquor licenses. She suggested Chula Vista pass a similar ordinance. City Council Meeting - 2 - September 20, 1983 MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer the San Diego ordinance regarding loitering addition or ordinance changes (from any ordinance) in Chula Vista. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 5. RESOLUTION 11382 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL ' SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SEDWAY COOKE ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE BAYFRONT LOCAL COASTAL PLAN DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1982 TO INCLUDE THE PREPARATION OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (Community Development Director) Community Development Director Desrochers stated the Coastal Commission has awarded the City of Chula Vista a grant of up to $28,154 for the preparation of an implementation program subject to the amendment of the contract with Sedway Cooke to include option 8. The City has until September 30, 1983, to comply with this requirement. In addition to the implementation program, the consultant has requested compensation for services relative to the existing Land Use Plan agreement because of delays and reworking of the Plan due to the Corps of Engineers/Caltrans Project. A subcommittee review resulted in the negotiated amount of $20,925. This amount will cover the consultant's expense through the Commission hearing set for mid-December in San Diego. In accordance with the requirements of the California Coastal Commission, the Sedway Cooke contract is with the City of Chula Vista while the Redevelopment Agency is providing the funds to cover contract expenses. All of the $20,000 expended for the preparation of the implementation program will be reimbursed through the Coastal Commission Grant; an additional $8,000 is reimbursable from the same grant for a comparison/evaluation of the alternative plans. $41,000 of Agency funds have been appropriated for the implementation plan and for the additional compensation requested by the consultant. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION 11383 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE OTAY VALLEY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (Community Development Director) City Council Meeting - 3 - September 20, 1983 On September l, 1983, the Redevelopment Agency accepted a report on the establishment of a redevelopment project area in the Otay Valley Road area and directed staff to negotiate an agreement with Community Systems Associates, Inc. (CSA) for services relative to establishing the area as a redevelopment project area prior to enactment of pending restrictive legislation. On September 14, the Redevelopment Agency approved the preliminary plan for the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project and appropriated funds for the purpose of reimbursing the City for the cost of the proposed agreement with CSA. The total appropriation of $50,000 proposed from the General Fund would be appropriated to Professional Services. Of that amount, $30,000 would be encumbered for the agreement with CSA, and the additional $20,000 would be available for other costs associated with the creation of the projecct. On September 14, the Redevelopment Agency appropriated $50,000 (Other Specialized Services) for reimbursement to the City of the above-proposed costs under the terms of the cooperative agreement between the City and the Redevelopment Agency. Councilwoman McCandliss related her concern about not notifying residents in the area and although there will be public hearings there has not been too much Council discussion to the public on what the City is trying to accomplish. Area residents are concerned with the speed at which Council is moving. She suggested it might be appropriate to hold a Council Conference prior to the public hearings. Lawrence McKenna, 1237 Mt View Lane, Chula Vista expressed his concerns regarding the lack of liaison with the Port Authority and the public not being informed of the meetings of Planning Commission/Redevelopment Agency to consider the future of their Otay Valley area. Mr. McKenna was concerned with the Preliminary Plan being adopted by the Redevelopment Agency/Planning Commission with no discussion and the effort to beat the contract deadline with a "steam roller approach" by the Planning Department. He stated some of the serious policy matters that need to be expressed are growth, industrialization on contiguous property, waste management and the two local waste dumps. He recommended Council table this proposal until public hearings can be scheduled to get input from property owners. If that is not possible, to strike the word "implementation" in the third line of the resolution title. Mayor Cox explained Council discussed redevelopment in the Otay area as far back as August 1982 and took action creating a redevelopment district. There will be two public hearings before the Planning Commission and two before the Council before any final action is taken and public testimony will be solicited at that time. Director of Community Development Desrochers suggested inserting the word "measure" after the word "implementation". MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to amend the resolution to read "implementation measure". THE AMENDED RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE , the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting ~ 4 - September 20, 1983 7. RESOLUTION 11384 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PE 024 FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGN TO EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT 6 (City Engineer) A1 Wylie Associates, a local sign company, applied for an encroachment permit to place a directional sign within the City's right-of-way for Telegraph Canyon Road at Paseo del Rey. The sign is to direct the public to the sales office and model homes in E1Rancho del Rey, Unit #6. City Engineer Lippitt recommended approval of this encroachment permit with the condition that it expire in six months, with extensions to be approved at staff level as is the case with similar signs on private property. A maximum of two extensions of one year each is allowed under that process. RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. RESOLUTION 11385 WITH RESPECT TO THE DESTRUCTION OF A CIVILIAN AIRLINER BY THE USSR (Mayor Cox) The Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors has requested all member cities to adopt a resolution expressing their concern regarding the destruction of the civilian airliner by the USSR. RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. ORDINANCE 2049 REPEALING PARAGRAPH B OF SECTION 5.32.020 AND AMENDING SECTION 5.32.030 of CHAPTER 5.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO GARAGE SALES - FIRST READING (Director of Finance) At the meeting of August 16, 1983, Council directed staff to prepare amendments to the garage sale ordinance clarifying the period during which a garage sale may be held and providing for an increased license fee for people who fail to obtain the license in a timely manner. The Director of Finance recommends adopting the ordinance allowing two garage sales per year which may run for ten consecutive days and providing for a $5 license fee when licensed in the field. City Manager Goss advised notices were not sent out to interested parties and suggested a continuance. MS (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this item. City Attorney Harron stated if a revision of this ordinance is desired Council comments would be appropriate at that time but not deliberation. Mayor Cox withdrew his motion. City Council Meeting - 5 - September 20, 1983 Councilman Moore stated the second paragraph of the ordinance was confusing as to whether rummage sales, church bazaars,etc. were included and if the entire ordinance was to be mailed to residents or just excerpts. Director of Finance Grant stated the definition includes all categories. Excerpts or pertinent points of the ordinance will be mailed out both to commercial and residential addresses. Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the license - $5 vs. $2 fee; purpose of the ordinance was not to allow people to commercialize garage sales; suggestion to put an annual notice with the water bills; having people go to the Police Department or appropriate licensing place doesn't give motivation to pay fee; whether people read inserts sent with their billings; if the ordinance is really necessary. MS (Cox/McCandliss) to file the ordinance. City Attorney Harron stated there is an existing ordinance and the only change would be to add the $5 for licensing in the field. With the motion on the floor, the existing ordinance would have to be repealed. The motion was restated. MS(Cox/McCandliss) to file the amendment which places $5 for licensing in the field. The motion failed by the following votes: Ayes: McCandliss Noes: Scott, Malcolm, Cox, Moore Abstain: None MS (Moore/Scott) for a $3 fee for those delivered in the field. Councilman Scott suggested no money be paid if people come to the Police or Finance Department for a permit and $3 if delivered in the field. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: MSUC (Cox/Scott) to provide for a $3 fee in field cost and no cost permit at counter. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading as amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. lO. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss requested a Closed Session after the meeting for the purpose of meet and confer and personnel matters. MSUC (Cox/Scott) for Closed Session at close of the meeting. b. City Manager Goss submitted the amendments to SB 189 (Hanigan Bill). City Council Meeting - 6 - September 20, 1983 c. State Legislature adopted the budget which puts the City's State subventions back to projected level prior to state budget. This eliminates the inflator for the rest of the fiscal year, thus placing the City in the position of not being in reverse bail out. The Governor is designating a Task Force to develop recommendations for a permanent solution affecting cities. d. Received notification of Mortgage Bond Allocation Committee for development of housing for first time home owners. Ten million dollars for Chula Vista for that allocation was approved. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPART~NT HEADS ll. REPORT PROVIDING MICROCOMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC USE IN THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Library Director) At the July 19, 1982 meeting the Council directed the Library Board of Trustees to investigate and report back with recommendations on the possibility of providing computers for educational purposes to citizens of Chula Vista. The Library Board of Trustees recommended the Library should not at this time consider the installation of a public access computer. The Library Director's position is essentially similar to the Library Board's position except it was her belief that consideration should be given to the new program during the 1984-85 budget process since the Library Board's position does not appear that definitive. Also, between now and the next budget review process, staff will have an opportunity to explore ways to obtain available computer equipment, either through vendor gift or State grant and coordination with the computer program at Southwestern College will be explored during this period of time. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the staff recommendation to consider this at budget time. Mayor Cox acknowledged the letter submitted to Council from Mr. Coye concerning opposition for the computers in the library. Frank Luxem, 666 Arthur Avenue, Chula Vista Chairman of the Library Board stated their letter was written before they were fully aware of the contents of the staff's report. The Board is in agreement with the Library Director that it should be considered in next year's budget. 12. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Council has been invited to the International Friendship Commission meeting at 4 p.m. September 26, (Monday) for a report by the students on recent trip to Irapauto, Mexico. b. MSC (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to proceed with allocation of funds previously allocated for Astrea. The motion carried with Councilman Scott opposing. City Council Meeting - 7 - September 20, 1983 c. MSUC (Cox/Scott) for staff to write letters to San Diego County delegates (legislators) regarding their support of City subventions. d. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) letter to Senator Deddeh expressing Council's appreciation and thanking him for his support of SB 189 which provided the opportunity for the City to proceed with the redevelopment district on Otay Valley Road. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilwoman McCandliss requested that when notices are sent out on the garage sales permits, it will be noted that permits could be obtained at the Police Station after hours. b. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned when the Odawara Committee will meet. Mayor Cox stated they will meet soon. c. Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the confusion driving along Telegraph Canyon Road which has a solid white line down middle appearing to designate two lanes but which, in fact, is a bike lane designation. City Engineer Lippitt stated staff will look into it. d. Councilwoman McCandliss noted the Council/City Manager retreat should be scheduled after negotiations are completed. e. Councilwoman McCandliss commented "McDonalds" in National City has the largest sign ever seen. f. Councilman Moore noted the Granny Flats ordinance should come back to Council as someone has filed an application. MSUC (Scott/Moore) for Council members to be provided with proposed changes regarding Granny Flats before it comes back to Council. g. Councilman Malcolm stated he would not be attending the National League of Cities in New Orleans and suggested Councilman Scott be appointed as the voting Alternate. MSC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to appoint Councilman Scott as voting Alternate. Councilman Scott abstained from voting. Mayor Cox noted that Councilwoman McCandliss is now voting Delegate. h. Councilman Malcolm discussed the fee required for vacation of the property on Vista Way. i. United Artists six screen theatre will have their opening on October 6, which is the same date and the Redevelopment Agency meeting. MSUC (Cox/Moore)for Council to attend the grand opening of United Artists Theatres and reschedule Redevelopment Agency meeting to 4:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. City Council Meetin9 - 8 - September 20, 1983 j. Mayor Cox stated there is a parking problem around the Bonita Store Restaurant. Cars are parking along the asphalt berm adjacent to the church which makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to get through. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this matter to staff to get together with County to resolve this issue. Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:20 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and the Mayor reported the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:20 p.m. to the meeting on Thursday, September 22, 1983 at 4:00 p.m.; to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.; to the Council Conference on Thursday, September 29, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. / ity Clerk WPG:0346C PAG I 1T