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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/07/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, July 19, 1983 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Service Building ROLL CALL Councilmembers presents: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Moore, Malcolm Councilmembers absent: Councilman Scott 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 MEETING OF JULY 12, 1983 MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PRESENTATION BY CALTRANS - HIGHWAY PLANTING ON 1-805 IN CHULA VISTA Mr. Phillip Olivares, District Landscape Architect, Caltrans, representing Mr. Larry Fagot presented a rendering of the proposed landscaping for the south half of Otay Valley Road south to Del Sol Boulevard stating 25% of this project is within the boundaries of Chula Vista. Mr. Olivares explained the ground covering proposed which will follow the same theme as the north side of the street. He asked for support of the landscaping project and also for the project scheduled in 1985-86 for the intersection of 1-805 and 54. In answer to the Council's inquiries Mr. Olivaries discussed the degree of landscaping along 805 north of "L" Street; the landscaping completed on Bonita Road and the maintenance of the landscaping areas which has been planted. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the landscaping plan as presented by Caltrans. This letter of support is to go to Mr. Bill Dodson, District Director of Caltrans. The letter of support is also to include the intersection of 1-805/54 interchange. City Council Meeting 2 July 19, 1983 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING AREA INCLUDED IN ROBINHOOD POINT DEVELOPMENT (Robinhood Point Association) The Robinhood Point Association requested City to accept the dedication along with the maintenance responsibilities of the 41 cul-de-sacs (Units 3 and 4) and to provide landscaping maintenance along all city streets in Robinhood on a continuing basis. MSUC(McCandliss/Moore) to refer to staff. b. CONCERNS REGARDING USE OF FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS (Teresa Thomas, 1339 Second Avenue, Chula Vista) Mrs. Thomas requested the Council (1) not reduce the library budget; (2) reconsider allocating money for the Boys Club facility landscaping; (3) questioned Councilman Malcolm's conflict of interest as it relates to his dealings with the San Diego country Club; (4) give more support to the Police Department; (5) increase the salaries of the City Council. Motion made by Councilwoman McCandliss that each Councilmember answer this letter regarding the items contained in it as it pertains to the individual, since it is philisophical. The motion died for lack of second. MSUC(Malcolm/Moore) to file the letter. Councilman Moore noted that each Councilmember can respond to the letter if they so desire. c. CONCERNS REGARDING SECURITY ENFORCEMENT OF BAYSIDE PARK (Income Property Group) W. Major Chance, Income Property Group, expressed his concern regarding the lack of security enforcement of Bayside Park which is causing a problem including late night parties at the beach area north of the park. He asked for permission to chain off the access to Bayside Park at lO p.m. MSUC(Cox/Moore) to direct staff to (1) forward this letter to the Unified Port District and (2) docket this item for the Redevelopmerit Agency meeting of July 21, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. at which time Commissioner Phil Creaser will be present. Mayor Cox asked staff to contact Major Chance and invite him to this meeting. City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a call today from Major Chance stating he will be present. City Council Meeting - 3 - July 19, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ORDINANCE 4. PUBLIC HEARING DETERMINING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF EAST NAPLES STREET TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR CHULA VISTA WOODS SUBDIVISION (City Engineer) In a written report to Council, City Engineer Lippitt explained this item was continued from the meeting of June 28, 1983, in order to prepare the appropriate environmental documents. In an effort to gain more communication between the two parties, the deadline date for comments on the environmental documents was extended from July 8, 1983 to July 15, 1983; therefore, it will be necessary to continue this hearing to July 26, 1983. City Manager Goss stated United Enterprise has raised several concerns regarding the (EIR) Environmental Impact Report. After reviewing this with the City Attorney and the Planning Director they are in response to the initial study that was prepared for this request and the judgment is that an environmental study be prepared for the project; therefore, the recommendation is to table this matter. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' query, City Manager Goss explained this item came before the Council first as a request for a condemnation procedure and now it has gone beyond that to the public hearing scheduled today. City Attorney Harron agreed stating the City could not anticipate the problems at the onset. The applicant wished to get some action from the Council at that time; however, it wasn't until the EIR was published that staff decided they could not go ahead with it. Mr. Harron added a great deal was based on the letter from the County Engineer disputing the City's ability to dictate future alignment of East Naples Street. He discussed this with Mr. Davies, attorney for the applicant who agrees with the recommended action to table. MSUC(Malcolm/McCandliss) to table this item. 5. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE (Director of Planning/Director of Community Development) a. ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 19.04.087, AMENDING SECTIONS 19.14.030A, 19.22.040, 19.24.040, AND 19.58.020 OF TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITHIN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Planning Director Gray stated Senate Bills 1160 and 1534 were enacted during the 1981-82 State Legislative Session in order to encourage the creation of City Council Meeting - 4 - July 19, 1983 accessory (second kitchen) dwelling units in single family zones and thus expand the supply of affordable housing. Local governments must respond to the mandatory provisions of the legislation within 120 days following the receipt of their first application for an accessory unit on or after July 1, 1983. The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the proposed amendments and further recommended said amendments be returned to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and reconsideration in one year's time. The Human Relations Commission endorsed the draft amendments. The Commission on Aging endorsed the draft amendments and recommended consideration be given to: individuals 55 years of age or older; widows/widowers under age 55; and those with extraordinary financial circumstances. The proposal to record a deed restriction as a vehicle to notify subsequent property owners of the occupancy limitations on an accessory unit has been replaced by the requirement that the Conditional Use Permit itself be recorded separately from the deed. Mr. Gray discussed some of the questions raised by the Planning Commission: (1) should the ordinance be adopted at all; (2) should there be a restriction as to whether the units should be attached or detached; (3) the question of the off-street parking; (4) should the units be restricted only to the elderly and the handicapped; (5) should there be a recording of the use permit and; (6) the question of enforcement. Council discussion followed in which the City Attorney and staff answered questions regarding: (1) a review of the ordinance within one year; (2) findings the Council would have to make if they find the use is against the health, safety and welfare of the community; (3) how a City can legally enforce the age restriction; (4) the Supreme Court decision on age restrictions and housing for seniors and adults; (5) how can the City get around the CC&R's that are already in existence; (6) whose responsibility is it to find out about CC&R's; (7) a proposal to attach the "P" modifying district zoning to the units; (8) how can the City enforce the provision of the owner being a resident of the premises; (9) method of enforcement; (10) proposal for the grace period for one year before the permit is revoked; (11) the question of resale of the premises; (12) putting a percentage on the units such as 5% or after 25 units are constructed rather than the one year review; (13) the Planning Commission did not go along with the sunset clause of the ordinance - their accommodation was for staff to bring the ordinance back for review in one year; (14) the restriction of age factor; (15) the possibility of a foreclosure due to death of the home owner; (16) determination of adequate off-street parking and enforcement; (17) lack of parking at the Congregational Towers and Holiday Gardens; (18) if the age limit was not restricted and young adults were permitted to live in the accessory units, there would be a serious parking problem since these people have more vehicles and more visitation of friends; (19) in the R-1 zones an accessory building is permitted if the applicant has twice the amount of land area; (20) the influence this would have on rental rates; (21) if after one year the accessory units become vacant, could the City pull the Conditional Use Permit; (Planning Director's opinion was it could not be pulled unless the owner was in violation of the ordinance); (22) the shared housing aspect; (23) if the home owner cannot find someone that fits the criteria for an accessory unit, City Council Meeting - 5 - July 19, 1983 he/she might use this unit for storage purposes; (24) if the owner of the premises dies and his heir(s) inherit the property would the heir(s) have to live on the premises in order to comply with the ordinance - (City Attorney maintained that the City would not take action in this particular situation unless the property was deteriorating since the key to any enforcement is equitable concerns. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was Marcie McLeod; 751 7th Avenue, San Diego, 92101, representing the Elder Cottage Coalition; Margaret Helton,162 Mankato Street representing the Commission on Aging; Ann Fabrick, 501-2 Anita Street; Wilma Leaf, 695 Sea Vale, 5E; Christine Culver, 191 Corte Maria representing the South County Council on Aging. Their reasons were: (1) there is a housing shortage in the City for elderly people; (2) Chula Vista's draft ordinance is being used as a model throughout the County; (3) American Dream Enterprises is asking for support of providing temporary units; therefore, they would like approval of the detached as well as the attached units; (4) want to see the disabled and handicapped people included; (5) the ordinance can be made more restrictive in one year; (6) would like to see a 5% cap put on the number of units to be built in the City the City of San Diego has an ordinance which is more restrictive; (7) Council should call this an "automatic reconsideration" in one year instead of the sunset clause; (8) have only one of the occupants be 60 years of age or over - the second person can be younger but must be a blood relative or spouse; (9) a mandatory requirement for one additional parking space would eliminate a great deal of the units being built - San Diego provides for an automatic waiver of the parking space if the owner can get written permission from the neighbors; (10) number of illegal units already existing in the City of Chula Vista; (ll) unless Council adopts an ordinance specifically for Chula Vista the City will have to live with the State ordinance; (12) in favor of anything that will provide relief for Senior Citizen's housing problems; (13) request Council not downgrade the ordinance before giving it a chance - the units will be very costly to build; and, there will not be an overabundance of units built in the City; (14) Granny Flats should be for the Senior Citizens - who prefer to maintain their own dignity and individuality by having their own kitchen. Speaking in opposition were Ann Hedenkamp, 515 2nd Avenue, Bob Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, and Irene Maxwell, 473 Berland Way. Their concerns were: (1) this is another government interference with the private lives of citizens; (2) there are a number of Senior Citizen units in the City such as Congregational Towers, Chula Vista Inn and in the shared housing prospect; (3) the illegality of units now existing - such as people converting their garages and then renting them out; (4) desire to maintain the integrity of the R-1 zone throughout the City requires off-street parking which would limit the number of units; (6) age cannot be restricted - law prohibits this discrimination; (7) it is unfair for utility companies to waive fees for these accessory units this would only allow the developers to get the low and moderate income housing without having to construct them (8) neighbors will not complain against neighbors because they fear retaliation; (9) concern the ordinance does not have required off-street parking. City Council Meeting - 6 - July 19, 1983 Mr. Dan Brennan representing the Human Relations Commission stated the Commission supports the age restrictions; parking can be worked out if the age restrictions were mandatory; CC&R's are something the City will have to live .... with; favor of a 5% cap on the total units to be constructed; he can name at least 10 properties today that have accessory units which are illegal in the City and a number of homeowners who have two families living in the same house; consider the social issue - the idea that families would take care of their elderly; therefore, the accessory unit is a good concept for the City. In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Mr. Brennan said he is not sure if the Human Relations Commission would approve the ordinance if it was found that the elderly age factor was unconstitutional. There being no further comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Council discussion regarding the three cities and County which have adopted the ordinance but did not address the age restriction; the older areas of the City that could conceivably have these Granny Flats should be preserved and protected; this would be rezoning those portions or areas to R-2; the City will have over 1 million dollars per year to spend for housing for Senior Citizens and in the future this amount may be increased; the Council has a commitment to provide this need; consideration of protecting the R-1 neighborhoods; question of enforcing the age restrictions; the streets on the west side of the City are substandard and these units cannot be built in those areas; a proposal to continue this for one week to research the legality of the enforcements both on age restrictions and CC&R's. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this item for one week and staff to research the legal enforceability (of the age restrictions and CC~'s). The City Attorney to obtain the opinions from other attorneys in the County as to why they omitted these restrictions in their ordinances, and to get the steps on the full range of what the City has to work with what steps did National City and Vista take to say it was unacceptable to their communities. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Cliff Roland, 1100 Industrial Blvd, Chula Vista quoted Civil Code 798 governing the question of charging fees for people staying over 30 days in mobile homes. He said he helped write AB 1370 which permits a widow or widower living in mobile homes to have another person living with them. Since there are over 2,000 mobile homes in the City this creates a lot Of housing. b. Flora McKenna, 1347 Mt. View Lane, thanked the Council for their concerns regarding the SANDER project. The STOP organization is still in doubt as to the Miramar location and would like to have concrete assurance from the Council that neither J Street nor the Otay land fill will be no longer considered for a trash-to-energy burning plant. City Council Meeting - 7 - July 19, 1983 c. Ludwig Jung and Pedro Polido, 845 Madison Avenue, complained of a "sink-hole" at the corner of Sierra and Madison stating this area is continually flooded. The children play in it all the time and there is a question of mosquitoes and the health safety factor. Mr. Polito complained of this open drain which he claims runs half way up to his home and during the rains the whole street becomes flooded. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to refer this to staff with a report back to Council. This report to be given to Mr. Jung and Mr. Polito. d. Pat Barajas, 675 J Street, questioned the status of the Flood Channel running adjacent to his property at 590 Arizona Street. He declared he loses much of the rear of this property during rainstorms. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer this problem to the staff for a report back and for a current update of the Telegraph Canyon Road Creek Project. e. Mr. Thor Biberman, 697 J Street, stated for the past two years, every time the Navy conducts exercises whereby they fire shells, he experiences broken windows in his home and asked that the Council look into this. Councilman Moore indicated it could not be Navy shelling but it could be sonic booms. The Mayor requested Mr. Biberman to get the exact times and dates of the noises and the window breaking and bring this back to Council. f. Bob Maxwell, 473 Berland Way, questioned the status of the off-ramp of Bonita Road at 1-805. City Engineer Lippitt stated he is working with Caltrans and the County on this. Some improvements have been made and further efforts are being made to correct the problem. The opening up of Edgemere Avenue has alleviated some of this freeway traffic. The Council will be receiving this report within the next month. Mr. Maxwell then questioned the barbed wire fencing around the jogging trail on part of the Chula Vista Golf Course; and said he brought down his out-of-town visitors to the Bayside Park last week. They were very much impressed with the developments in that area. g. Mr. Guy Litchy, 153 Point Sol Court, Chula Vista, expressed a number of concerns regarding the soil samples which were to be done of Omar Rendering Plant; the toxic wastes being dumped at the land fill; questioned who is the authority that grants permits to facilities such as SANDER; which commercial facilities are using the dump; what authority is specifically responsible for ensuring the type of material dumped at the land fill to be consistent with the permit; increased danger of seepage of toxic material from those locations; request soil tests be taken for toxic contents also around the Apache facility adjacent to the Otay River. Council responded that tests are being conducted periodically and as soon as the City receives the latest test, a copy will be mailed to Mr. Litchy. City Council Meeting - 8 - July 19, 1983 h. Mr. Larry McKenna; 1347 Mount View Lane, Chula Vista expressed a number of concerns regarding the EIR filed on the BKK plant stating there should never have been a negative declaration made on a transfer station. It is now expanding to processing toxic waste and the treatment and storage of toxic waste. Mr. McKenna expressed his concern as to what would happen if the City experienced an earthquake and the issue of any toxic leaks. Councilwoman McCandliss said she asked the City Manager to provide the Council with all the information on the BKK plant. This report will be coming to the Council and a report will be sent to Mr. Litchy. Councilman Moore said he would like to see an ad hoc committee appointed by the Mayor to review the pros and cons of the Omar Plant, the BKK Plant and the dump site. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 7-11) MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the consent calendar. 7. RESOLUTION 11322 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MAINSTEM, INC. FOR AN EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SERVICE (Director of Public Works Operations) The City signed a contract with Mainstem on August 6, 1975, for an equipment maintenance management system service. The contract must be extended each year if the City is to continue receiving the service. The Mainstem Management Information System supplies direct information about vehicles and vehicle systems, and is used by the Shop Superintendent in making everyday decisions that increase the productivity of the maintenance facility. The fiscal data is used as the basis for predicting the garage budget. The Mainstem contract for FY 1983-84 is identical to the FY 1982-83 contract with the following exception: at the completion of the one-year contract, the contract is automatically renewed for one year at a price increase not to exceed CPI unless contract is cancelled by either party in writing 90 days prior to date of expiration. 8. RESOLUTION 11323 APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RALPH ANDERSEN AND ASSOCIATES FOR RECRUITMENT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR (City Manager) This report recommends the City retain Ralph Andersen and Associates to provide certain professional services to assist in the recruiting for the position of Planning Director. This position became vacant a little over a year ago and there is a need to obtain a list of current candidates for the position since the present list of candidates is out of date. The cost of the professional services will be $3,000 plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, which should not be more than another $400. Councilman Malcolm suggested increasing the Planning Director's pay by $3,000 rather than spending it on the recruitment process. · 1 T City Council Meeting - 9 - July 19, 1983 9. RESOLUTION 11324 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7831 APPOINTING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF THE SOUTH BAY JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA (City Attorney) Certain officers and employees, as part of their duties and responsibilities must represent the City of Chula Vista in Small Claims Court of the South Bay Judicial District. The following officers and employees are designated to represent the City: Mr. Gordon K. Grant, Director of Finance Officer Roland N. Beyer, Chula Vista Police Department Mrs. Jeannette Schedel, Revenue and Recovery Officer Ms. Melinda Hawkins-Morris, Risk Analyst lOa. RESOLUTION 11325 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CHULA VISTA JAYCEES IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED (City Manager) b. RESOLUTION 11326 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GRETCHEN EVANS LIBRARY CONCERTS IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED (City Manager) c. RESOLUTION 11327 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND UNITED NATIONS DAY COMMITTEE IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED (City Manager) The 1983-84 budget includes appropriations for various Community Promotions organizations. Agreements have been prepared for the following groups in the amounts approved by the City Council: (a) Chula Vista Jaycees - $3,000; (b) Gretchen Evans Library Concerts - $1,250; (c) U.N. Day Committee ~ $350. 11. ORDINANCE 2041 ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MILES PER HOUR ON A PORTION OF OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM CAMINO DEL CERRO GRANDE TO 1,000 FEET SOUTH OF CAMINO ELEVADO (NORTHBOUND ONLY) SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City Engineer) At the meeting of July 12, 1983, the City Council placed the ordinance on first reading which establishes a speed limit of 40 mph for northbound Otay Lakes Road from Camino del Cerro Grande to a point 1,000 feet south of Camino Elevado. End of Consent Calendar The Council recessed at 9:57 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:13 p.m. City Council Meeting - 10 - July 19, 1983 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 12. RESOLUTION 11328 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES AS A PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT ASSOCIATE FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD (Director of Management Services) On March 29, 1983, the City Council directed staff to prepare RFP's to obtain professional public relations consultant advice for the City's Public Information Coordinator. As part of the regular FY 1983-84 budget process, the Council appropriated funding (at $800 per month) for this purpose in the Public Information Budget Activity within the Management Services Department. At a June 9, 1983, joint meeting with the Steering Committee of the Business and Industry Development Commission (BIDC), the Redevelopment Agency considered a separate request from the Steering Committee for authorization to use BIDC and matching Agency funds for a public relations consultant contract specifically oriented toward economic development promotion, and the Agency authorized the use of up to $1,000 per month ($500 from the BIDC and $500 Agency match) for a six-month contract. The Selection Committee ranked Nuffer/Smith Associates as the firm best suited to meet the Redevelopment Agency and BIDC objectives, and the Director of Management Services has negotiated the contract with them. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern that the joint meeting held with the BIDC indicated that the scope should be to have some definable project after 6 months a marketing strategy site selector. This particular resolution does not answer that at all and she fears after 6 months the Council will be right back to this position and these problems. Director of Management Services Thompson explained the background of the joint meeting stating that he perceived a different concept from that meeting. He noted the reduction of $14,900 to $6,000 stating the emphasis was to continue a lot of publicity work with the site selectors and due to the amount of funds which were cut, the cost of production now has to be included. In terms of timing, doing publicity work with site selectors is not the highest priority - there is a need to establish an economic development implementation plan. Mr. Thomson added the assignment of trying to change the attitudes of the business community so that when serious proposals come in, they would receive a positive attitude. Councilman Moore commented there is nothing for the site selectors to come into the City and see at this time. Until the City gets a sphere of influence and land use study, there is no potential site to show any of these people. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting - ll - July 19, 1983 13. RESOLUTION 11329 INITIATING REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED EASTLAKE I REORGANIZATION (Director of Planning) On December 9, 1982, Cadillac Fairview Homes West, proponent of the subject proposal, submitted to the City a petition for a reorganization involving annexation of 1,268 acres of uninhabited territory to the City of Chula Vista and concurrent detachment of said territory from the San Diego County Flood Control District - Zones 3 and 4. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) at its public hearing on July ll, 1982, approved the proposed "Eastlake I Reorganization" and designated the City of Chula Vista as the conducting authority to complete proceedings. Pursuant to the Government Code, the City Council is required to conduct a public hearing on the proposal in compliance with LAFCO's resolution. The public hearing is to be held on August 16, 1983. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Goss requested a Closed Session for negotiation purposes. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to schedule a continuation of this Council meeting to follow the Redevelopment Agency meeting on Thursday, July 21, for purposes of going into Closed Session for negotiations. b. City Manager Goss asked for clarification of informing the Human Services Agencies throughout the City of the sunset clause in the Block Grant funding. The Council stated this should include all community promotion agencies such as Jaycees, the Library Concerts, etc. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. REPORT FOURTH OF JULY PARKING AT ROHR PARK (Director of Parks and Recreation) During the budget session, the parking problem at Rohr Park was discussed. Council requested a report be brought back pertaining to the parking situation at Rohr Park during the Fourth of July holiday. The Director of Park and Recreation submitted the report stating although use of Rohr Park does not seem to have diminished, the enforcement of the parking prohibition on Sweetwater Road has alleviated a major traffic problem. The presence of reserve police officers ensures continued control within the parking area. A side benefit of the assignment of reserve police officers when the park is heavily saturated with visitors is the visual presence of an authoritative figure, which hopefully has the effect of reducing acts that are not considered normal. Under the present circumstances, the implementation of parking meters in Rohr Park is considered unnecessary at this time. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report. i 1 T City Council Meeting - 12 - July 19, 1983 16. REPORT BONITA OPTIMIST CLUBS FIFTH ANNUAL HALF-MARATHON AND FAMILY FUN RUN (Director of Parks and Recreation) The Bonita Optimist Club is requesting permission to run its Fifth Annual Half-Marathon and Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 16, 1983. City assistance for traffic control is also requested. Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister recommended approval of the request subject to staff conditions. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the request subject to staff conditions. 17. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox noted there will not be a quorum present for the meeting of August 9. MSUC(Cox/McCandliss) to cancel the meeting of August 9 and to reschedule the Council meeting to the fifth Tuesday in August (August 30). b. Mayor Cox reported President Reagan has signed the bill granting 2 million dollars for the Sweetwater Flood Control Project. MSUC for staff to write a letter of appreciation over the Mayor's signature to Senators Wilson, Cranston, Congressmen Bates, Lowery, Hunter, Packard and to the Corps of Engineers. c. Mayor Cox discussed the various communities in the County which had some kind of celebration on the 4th of July. He noted that in past years the Elks Club had a parade on Third Avenue. Mayor Cox said he contacted the Unified Port District and they will support a celebration along the Bayfront area if it does not cost them any money. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to contact the Unified Port District and the property owners along the Bayfront areas and report back to the Council on whether there may be some joint July 4th celebration for 1984 which would involve the City, the Port District and the property sector and other businesses located in the City. f. Mayor Cox announced there will be a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, July 21 for the F Street Senior Citizen housing project. g. Mayor Cox discussed the accumulation of barges and derelicts being deposited in the Bayfront area especially off Gunpowder Point. He stated this was not only unsightly but a hazard to navigation as well. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to direct staff to see what Chula Vista could do to protect the bayfront properties and to regulate them to preclude live-a-boards having unregulated use of the Bayfront area off Chula Vista's coastline. A copy of this letter is to go to the City of National City. City Council Meeting - 13 - July 19, 1983 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Malcolm referred to the Star News editorial regarding the use of computers at the library in National City. He felt Chula Vista should have this same service. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer the use of computer services to the Library Board for study with a recommendation back to the Council. Councilman Malcolm said he hoped the staff would not charge the citizens for the use of the computers adding perhaps the people using the VCR's could be charged $2 for that use to defray this cost. b. Councilman Malcolm said he read the report on the Gruen and Gruen Plan for the Bayfront Plan. The Gruen's are using an 8% return of investment because it would make the A-1 plan financially viable. Councilman Malcolm took issue with this stating it is not a real market value and it should be 12%. City Manager Goss indicated his concerns with this concept also. Director of Community Development Desrochers said he talked to Dr. Gruen about the 8% plan and will have a report for the Council perhaps in two weeks. He may have status report to give to the Council for this Thursday's meeting. c. Councilman Moore commented that since SANDER will not be located in this area, he wished to have his name withdrawn from the Board of Directors. MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to ask that Councilman Moore's name be removed from the SANDER Authority Board of Directors. Councilman Moore asked for a copy of this letter to be sent to the SANDER Authority explaining he replaced Councilman Scott on the Board two months ago. d. Councilman Moore expressed his concerns regarding the problem of enforcing the ordinances via complaints of citizens and neighbors declaring neighbors should not have to complain against neighbors. This should be the duty of staff charged with enforcement. MS (Moore/Malcolm) for the City Manager to inform City staff members who enforce the law to do so when they note violations rather than wait for citizen or neighbor complaints. Mr. Goss remarked the motion was not needed it was getting into the direction of administrative policy rather than a general City policy. Further, it is making certain assumptions on administrative policy that he cannot accept and would like time to look into the matter. Councilman Moore withdrew his motion; Councilman Malcolm withdrew his second. e. Councilwoman McCandliss said she and Councilman Malcolm met with representatives of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company. They will be installing four mufflers to combat the noise levels in the City. This will cost $250,000, with a completion date by the end of the year. SDG&E will be spending approximately $650,000 making improvements to their power plant to reduce the noise level and air pollutants. City Council Meeting - 14 - July 19, 1983 f. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) for the Mayor to appoint an ad hoc committee to review the pros and cons of handling disposals, collections and safety elements of the Omar Rendering Plant, the County dump site, and the BKK Plant. ADJOURNMENT AT ll:lO p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 21 to follow the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 4:00 p.m. to discuss negotiations in Closed Session and to the meeting scheduled for July 26, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. WPC:0319C PAG ENNIE M. CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF S~N DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNmeNT OF .N~ETING CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and says: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of ~3ne City of Chula Vista; That the regular meeting of the Co~cil of the City of Chula Vista was held July ]9, ]983 and said meeting was adjo~l~ed to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday, July 20, 1983 at the hour of 9:45 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 July ]9, ]983 was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 Notary Pu3olic in and for said County and State of California MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held July 19, 1983 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following: Councilmen present: Malcolm, Cox, Moore, McCandliss Councilmen absent: Scott ********* ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, July 21,1983 at 4:00 p.m. in the ~m~+~fa~e~/Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE MI 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 _ July 19, 1983 ~SZ,~M~k City of Chula Vista, California