HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/04/05STATE OF CALIFOI~NIA ) ~FIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF .~ETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly swozn 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 regular meeting of the Cottncil of the City of
Chula Vista was held April 5, 1983
and said meeting was adjou. zned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on Wednesday, April 6, ]983 at t~he hour of ]0:00 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 April 5, ]983
was held.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
19
Notary Pu2olic in and for said County
and State of California
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held April 5, 1983
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, McCand]is~, Scott, Malc6]m, Moore
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOUP~NMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. until Saturday,
April 9, ]983 at 8:00 a.m. ~h. ~'°n the Council C~o=rFf~=TOUR
~Mf+4~l~=~5=--~=~m~i4~=A~t~e5 Chula Vista, California.
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order
by the City Council at the meeting of April 5, ]983
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday April 5, 1983 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Service Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss,
Scott, Malcolm and Moore
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney
Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEs 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 March 24 and 29, 1983.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1983 AS
"CHULA VISTA/TIJUANA INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP
MARATHON DAY"
Mayor Cox presented the proclamation to Niek Slijk, Executive Vice President
of the Chamber of Commerce.
b. RESOLUTION 11193 PRESENTATION OF 25-YEAR SERVICE PIN TO ELIZABETH
ULLRICH, RECREATION SPECIALIST (Director of Parks and
Recreation)
Mrs. Elizabeth Ullrich joined the City of Chula Vista as a part-time employee,
teaching classes in physical fitness for women, on October 8, 1957. She began
her tenure after retiring from the Sweetwater Union High School District in
1957.
At the age of 85, Mrs. Ullrich remains active in this very necessary work on
behalf of the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Department.
The City Council watched a Channel 39 newscast of Mrs. Ullrich celebrating her
birthday at the Parkway Gym. Mayor Cox presented the resolution to
Mrs. Ullrich and the Council extended her congratulations.
City Council Meeting 2 April 5, 1983
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Request for refund of fee for modification of site plan - Girls and Boys
Clubs of Chula Vista
Councilwoman McCandliss stated she is abstaining from discussion and vote on
this request since she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Girls
Club.
Mr. Larry Shipley, Chairman of the Building Committee requested that the fee
for modification of the plan be refunded. City Manager Goss noted that the
fee amounts to $130 and recommended approval.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the request.
b. Request urging support for continued funding of the Automated Regional
Justice Information System (ARJIS) - Ed Struiksma, Chairman, ARJIS Board
of Directors
Mr. Ed Struiksma, Chairman of the ARJIS Board of Directors sent a letter
explaining the intent of Legislative Bill AB 189 and urged the Council to
write a letter of support to the County Board of Supervisors for continued
funding of the ARJIS system via this legislation.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) that a letter be sent supporting funding of the ARjIS
system through AB 189.
c. Proposal for a solution to the problem with the exchange of Mexican Money
to American Money - Mayor Elias Burmudez, Town of San Luis, Arizona
Mayor Elias Bermudez from the town of San Luis, Arizona sent a letter in which
he discussed the problem of the exchange of Mexican money to American money.
Mayor Bermudez proposed a plan which would have every business on the American
side registered with the Bank of Mexico in order to exchange Mexican pesos and
once this agreement is reached, businesses on the American side of the border
will cease all sale of Mexican pesos to the public.
City Manager Goss stated that the matter of money exchanges does not appear to
be an issue in Chula Vista. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned why the town
of San Luis would have this problem and not Chula Vista, which is adjacent to
the border. She felt that the Council should probably receive more
information on this item prior to taking action.
MSC (Moore/Malcolm) to file this request. Councilwoman McCandliss voted no.
d. Request for more staff at the local office of Senator Pete Wilson - Fred
Drew
Mr. Drew complained of the lack of sufficient staff for the office of Senator
Pete Wilson and the lack of a South Bay office for Senator Alan Cranston. Mr.
Drew expressed the need for communication to the Senators by the people in
this area.
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City Council Meeting - 3 - April 5, 1983
The City Council discussed the budget ramifications of these Senators in
locating field offices in various areas throughout their Districts.
Councilman Scott indicated that the request to communicate to Senator Wilson
should be filed; however, a letter could be written to Senator Cranston asking
for a field office in this District.
MSUC(Moore/Malcolm) to file the request of Mr. Drew.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION TO AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PERMITTED RETAIL USES WITHIN THE I and
I-L ZONES (Director of Plannin9)
a. ORDINANCE 2031 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.44.040 M AND 19.46.040 G OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE EXPANDING THE CATEGORY OF
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONES - FIRST
READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Councilman Malcolm stated he is abstainin9 from discussion and voting on that
matter, due to the fact that he owns a parcel of property in the tidelands
area.
Principal Planner Lee explained that under the proposed amendments to the text
of the zoning regulations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, retail stores and
shops would be permitted within the I and I-L Zones, provided: (1) that such
uses were related to, and supportive of existing, onsite retail distribution
centers or manufacturers' outlets, and (2) that a conditional use permit was
obtained in each case.
Mr. Lee further explained the amendments would broaden the scope of the
commercial activities within Chula Vista's I and I-L zones. Although it would
limit such activity to retail distribution satellite stores, manufacturers'
outlets, etc., it would not authorize the establishment of commercial or
professional office centers.
There bein9 no comments either for or against, the hearing was declared
closed.
MSC(McCandliss/Scott) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved, with Councilman
Malcolm abstaining.
City Council Meeting - 4 - April 5, 1983
5. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE PLAN DIAGRAM OF THE LAND USE
ELEMENT OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN BY THE
REDESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND, LOCATED
WITHIN THE NORTHWESTERLY QUADRANT OF "E" STREET AND
BAY BOULEVARD, FROM "PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE" TO
"VISITOR COMMERCIAL;" AND TO AMEND THE LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM IN ORDER TO BRING THEM INTO A STATE OF
CONSISTENCY WITH THE PROPOSED REDESIGNATION (Director
of Planning)
Councilman Scott requested a five minute recess at this time. A recess was
called at 7:18 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. Councilman Scott
stated he asked the City Attorney for any possible conflict of interest he may
have regarding this matter. City Attorney Lindberg stated Councilman Scott,
as a result of his handling of certain affairs as a broker in this matter, and
the previous agenda item, does not limit his participation in this hearing.
This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Environmental Review Coordinator Reid explained the applicant owns seven acres
of land, located at the northeasterly corner of "E" Street and Bay Boulevard
in the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area. It is the applicant's intent to
establish a visitor commercial-commercial office complex and to develop motel,
theater, restaurant and office uses.
It is also the intent of the applicant to utilize lands located within the
northwesterly quadrant of "E" Street and Bay Boulevard as the site of much of
the off-street parking required to serve the proposed complex. This site,
which contains approximately 4.3 acres of land, is owned by SDG&E and is
traversed by high-power transmission lines and towers.
Mr. Reid submitted slides noting the area in question, the adjacent land use
and zoning. He stated the Council has the following considerations: (1) to
certify the EIR 79-6A has been prepared in accordance with CEQA, the State
CEQA guidelines; (2) to approve and adopt the proposal to amend the plan
diagram of the land use element of the City's General Plan by redesignating
the 4.3 acre parcel of land from Parks and Open Space to Visitor-Commercial;
(3) to adopt the proposed amendments to the plan diagram and land use chart of
the previously approved Local Coastal Plan. Mr. Reid further elaborated on
the mitigations to the plan; the visual impacts of the "E" Street gateway
development; landscaping proposed by the applicant; and the plan review by the
Design Review Committee.
Tom Huffman~ of Westec's Services Inc., discussed the EIR, specifically
identifying the major issues, such as the impact of the traffic circulation;
the drainage and the water quality and the parking for the entire project.
Mr. Huffman also discussed and answered the Council's questions concerning the
biological resources, the visual and aesthetic qualities of the project and
the noise factor.
City Council Meeting - 5 - April 5, 1983
Principal Planner Pass stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the redesignation and the proposed amendments to the plan diagram and land use
charts of the Local Coastal Plan, and that the Community Development
Department should submit such to the Coastal Commission for approval and
certification. In analyzing the project, Mr. Pass explained: (1) the
amendment would divert more than four acres of potential Open Space to parking
use; however, it would only reduce the bayfront project areas public Open
Space area by 2%; (2) the redesignation would increase the economic viability
of the Bay Boulevard sub-area, which would assist the City's effectuation of
the Parks and Recreation element of the bayfront plan; (3) this project is
situated at an important gateway to the bayfront community and should be
improved in a manner that would promote the order and beauty of the bay shore
area; (4) the use of this particular strip of land is extremely limited by
virtue of the SDG&E easement and the existing high voltage power transmission
lines; therefore, the strip of land is more suitable to the requested use
rather than a public park area; (5) the redesignation will increase the
enviability of the bay areas; (6) it will improve the public financial
picture, by allowing more commercial development to take place.
Planning Director Bud Gray summarized the staff presentation by stating the
Planning Commission is recommending approval and that the Redevelopment Agency
and the P1 anning Commission be directed to incorporate this into the new
Coastal Plan.
Council discussion followed regarding: (1) this will be a part of the revised
Local Coastal Plan which will be presented to the Coastal Commission in
August; (2) question of the time element until assurance of the acceptance of
the easement; (3) the reason for the limited hours of operation for the
theatre and how will this be regulated. Director Gray explained the wording
in the staff report was a little misleading on this particular issue and the
percentage was actually based on studies of comparable theatres throughout the
area; it was a historical percentage and not one that would be expected to be
enforced.
Mr. Jack Wissler, representing Sammus Properties, stated the reason for the
redesignation is so the project will be in conformance with the City's General
Plan Amendment when it is presented to the Coastal Commission. Mr. Wissler
added that the SDG&E easement area will give the applicant the additional
advantage to create additional densities at a later date.
There being no further comments at this time, for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
In answer to Council's questions, Director of Planning Gray summarized the
actions to be taken by the Council stating if approval was given, a
resolution should be brought back.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) for a resolution to be brought back, approving the
amendment.
City Council Meeting - 6 - April 5, 1983
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to certify the Environmental Impact Report 79-6A.
Councilman Malcolm questioned whether the processing fee would be waived for
the Sammis Project, as it has been done for the Watt Development.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) for staff to come back with a recommendation on what the
Council should do on the fees.
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON PARKING FACILITIES AT
690 OTAY LAKES~ROAD (Director of Public Safety)
a. ORDINANCE 2032 IMPLEMENTING ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 21107.6 AND
21107.8 OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON
PRIVATELY-OWNED PARKING FACILITIES AT 690 OTAY LAKES
ROAD - FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
The owner of the Gersten Properties at 690 Otay Lakes Road expressed his
concern over pedestrian and vehicular safety hazards resulting from parking,
speeding and reckless driving violations in the parking area. He requested
police enforcement.
City Manager Goss stated there is one other request pending for police
enforcement of a parking lot. He will be holding this one off until staff
completes a study of any further requests coming to the Council for this
particular type of enforcement.
In answer to Council's query, Director of Public Safety Winters stated the
police are now enforcing four private parking areas. In this particular Otay
Lakes Property there are 40 parking spaces.
There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was
declared closed.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Councilman Scott stated that he would like to see a sunset clause placed in
here so the Council can evaluate the matter after a period of time.
MSUC(Scott/Moore) for the appropriate language to be placed in the ordinance
after the second "whereas", stating the ordinance would only be in effect for
two years and then come back to the City Council.
City Council Meeting - 7 - April 5, 1983
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Bob Maxwell, 473 Berland Way, Chula Vista complained SDG&E chose Holy Week
to steam-clean their boilers and they should stop usin9 crude-oil in the No. 4
stack. He hoped something could be done to abate, not only the pollution, but
the noise factor as well.
Mr. Maxwell also commented on the request he made to the Council some time ago
for a study of the intersection of Bonita Road and 1-805, specifically the
off-ramp going north and turning east. City Engineer Lippitt stated he has
talked to the CalTrans people and they are investigating this. He has also
talked to two of the engineers working on projects in the area. The study is
continuing.
CONSENT CALENDAR (8-14)
City Manager Goss requested Item No. 8 be deleted from the Agenda. Councilman
Malcolm requested Item No. 10 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the Consent Calendar. Items 9, ll, 12, 13
and 14.
9. RESOLUTION 11194 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, 12" WATER MAIN,
BRANDYWINE AVENUE AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD (City Engineer)
Metro Young Construction Company completed the installation of the 12-inch
water main on Brandywine Avenue and Otay Lakes Road. On inspection by Otay
Municipal Water District, certain material problems arose which necessitated
corrective work to be performed. During the week of January lO, 1983, a final
inspection was performed by Otay Municipal Water District and City of Chula
Vista Engineering staff, and all punch list items were found to have been
completed.
City inspection personnel have verified all the work has been completed in
accordance with the contract specifications, revised plans and to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10. RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENT FOR PRIVATE WATER SERVICE THROUGH
CITY OPEN SPACE (City Engineer)
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
11. RESOLUTION 11195 ADOPTING 1982 EDITION OF REGIONAL STANDARD DRAWINGS
AND STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (City Engineer)
The City Council, on September 16, 1980, by Resolution 10254 adopted the 1979
Regional Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications for construction of
public works facilities in the City of Chula Vista. The Regional Standards
Committee has revised the standard drawings and specifications and has
published the revised 1982 edition.
City Council Meeting - 8 - April 5, 1983
The recommendation is for the City Council to adopt the following documents:
(1) "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 1982 edition; (2)
"Standard Special Provisions," 1982 edition; (3) "San Diego Area Regional
Standard Drawings", dated October, 1982; (4) "Department of Engineering Design
Standards - Construction Standards" with revisions; (5) "City of Chula Vista
Standard Special Provisions," dated February 9, 1983; (6) "City of Chula
Vista, Part I, Special Provisions - General" with revisions.
12. RESOLUTION 11196 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION BY SCOOT OF THE FY 1983-84
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.0
CLAIM (City Engineer)
The FY 1983-84 SCOOT claim for Article 4.0 TDA funds to support Chula Vista
Transit (CVT) operations was submitted to the Metropolitan Transit Development
Board (MTDB) and to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) on April
l, 1983. State law requires that TDA claims be submitted by the first of
April prior to the fiscal year for which TDA funds are claimed. The total
SCOOT claim is in the amount of $1,109,120, consisting of $1,012,452 claimed
against the City of Chula Vista's apportionment, and $96,668 claimed against
the County of San Diego's apportionment.
13. RESOLUTION 11197 APPROVING SUBMISSION OF THE FY 1983-84 TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 4.5 CLAIM FOR
HANDYTRANS OPERATION (City Engineer)
The City of Chula Vista's FY 1983-84 claim for Article 4.5 TDA funds to
support HandYtrans operations was submitted to the Metropolitan Transit
Development Board (MTDB) and to the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) on April 1, 1983, in the amount of $211,620. State law requires that
TDA claims be submitted by the first of April prior to the fiscal year for
which TDA funds are claimed.
14. ORDINANCE 2030 AMENDING SECTION 5.06.020 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SUBSECTION B AND ADDING A
NEW SUBSECTION C THERETO, RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FEE FOR BARBERS AND BEAUTICIANS
- SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City Attorney)
At their meeting of March 22, 1983 the City Council placed on first reading
the amendment to Ordinance No. 1964, setting a maximum assessment of $100 per
business location for all barbers and beauticians in the Downtown Improvement
District.
End of Consent Calendar
City Council Meeting - 9 - April 5, 1983
lO. RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENT FOR PRIVATE WATER SERVICE THROUGH
CITY OPEN SPACE (City Engineer)
Part of the process of splitting his 2.67 acre lot into three lots requires
Dr. Walter Shaw to provide for new water service to two of the proposed
parcels. Parcel 3 will be served from the extension of the water main in Palm
Drive. However, in order to provide adequate water pressure to Parcel l, it
is necessary to feed this lot from a main in Greenwood Place. This
necessitates installing a 2-inch line through two City Open Space lots.
It has been determined a lO-foot-wide easement will be required to provide the
service. Dr. Shaw's engineer has prepared a legal description and plat. They
have been reviewed and found to be acceptable to this department. The grant
is now ready for execution by the City.
Councilman Malcolm raised the question of the staff spending a great deal of
time on this matter and compensation for the right to use the easement. City
Engineer Lippitt explained the Open Space Maintenance District, whereby the
City has never charged for use of easements. As far as staff is concerned, he
felt there may be some justification in charging and returning the money to
the Open Space District.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer this back to staff for a report on what an
appropriate fee would be, if charged for staff time.
Councilman Moore questioned what will happen to the property which abuts this
Open Space District. Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister stated the
property will now become part of the Open Space District and will be assessed
accordingly.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
15. RESOLUTION 11198 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN PHASE I OF THE REGIONAL
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEM OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
(Director of Parks and Recreation)
In a written report to Council, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister
explained the Chula Vista Senior Service Center has been invited by United Way
of San Diego to participate in Phase I of the planning process to develop a
regional system for Information and Referral Services for health and human
care services in the San Diego area. Phase I is a Statement of Intent and
non-binding commitment by those agencies to provide staff input in the
developmental process for this system.
United Way and County of San Diego will continue to fund this proposal within
the limit of their existing budget. The purpose of this program is to provide
a standardized training program for all human care organizations in the County
and to catalogue, develop and verify the types of service currently available
in the human service field.
City Council Meeting - lO - April 5, 1983
Mr. Bill Barnard, Director of Planning and Research, United Way, briefly
explained the proposal, noting the endorsement of the various organizations in
the San Diego County area. He added that, at this point, it is a plan to
explore the feasibility of using a centralized I & R system.
Council discussion ensued as to the funding, the impact of the City's referral
center and an evaluation of the proposal after Phase I is completed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. REPORT PROPOSED CHANGES TO COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(Community Development Director)
a. RESOLUTION 11199 APPROVING REHABILITATION LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK
OF AMERICA
b. RESOLUTION ll200 APPROVING BOUNDARY CHANGES TO COMMUNITY HOUSING
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AREA OF OPERATION
c. RESOLUTION ll201 APPROVING LOAN ELIGIBILITY CHANGE FOR COMMUNITY
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Changes in lending industry interest rates have resulted in renegotiation with
the Bank of America on program interest rates at a contract renegotiation
period. Additionally, demographic information from the 1980 Census has
expanded the boundaries within which the Community Housing Improvement Program
(CHIP) could operate.
THE RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the texts
were waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to approve the report.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's questions, Housing Coordinator Gustafson
explained the partial-loan guarantee and what happens when the loan is
defaulted.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) for staff to look with the Bank of America, into the
possibility of providing mortgage insurance, instead of the City personally
guaranteeing it.
17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Goss introduced his daughter, Vanessa.
b. City Manager Goss reminded the Council of the tour of the City to be
conducted on Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m.. in the Civic Center Plaza.
Mayor Cox commented the notice did not include the Design Review Board
and it should be so noted they will accompany the Council on the tour.
City Council Meeting - ll April 5, 1983
c. City Manager Goss reported on the enforcement and citations issued last
Sunday regarding the parking problems at Rohr Park and Sweetwater Road.
Councilman Moore felt the citations perhaps should not have been issued -
that the police should have issued a warning at first.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
18. REPORT REQUIRING RESTROOMS WITHIN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
CONTAINING VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED
WITH VIDEO GAME CENTERS (Director of Planning)
At its meeting of January ll, 1983, the City Council directed staff to prepare
a report on whether retail establishments (more specifically, liquor stores)
should be required to provide restrooms for the public when more than two
video games are installed within the establishment as accessory uses.
The conclusion of the Director of Planning is (1) the Zoning Ordinance should
be amended to clearly define the number of amusement games allowed within any
establishment, which would be classified as an accessory use and (2) public
restrooms should not be required within any establishments having amusement
games simply as accessory uses. This requirement would place an undue and
unnecessary hardship on existing businesses, without adding any significant
public benefit.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to approve the report and direct staff to prepare the
amendment.
19. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox stated the Port Commission today considered the Southwest
Marine proposal for small boat and yacht repair facility and approved it
in concept, except for the restaurant.
b. At the request of the City Attorney, Mayor Cox asked for a Closed
Session.
MSUC(Cox/Scott) for a Closed Session at the end of the agenda to discuss
litigation and personnel matters.
20. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Moore stated he received a call from one of the coaches of a
swim team, advising he was contacted by the Olympic Committee for the use
of any 15-meter City pool.
MSUC(Moore/Scott) to initate a letter to the appropriate authority, informing
the O13nnpic Committee the City has a 15-meter swimming pool for training for a
percentage of their swim teams and would welcome their usage and liaison with
staff.
City Council Meeting - 12 - April 5, 1983
b. Councilman Malcolm stated he and Councilwoman McCandliss met today with
representatives of San Diego Gas and Electric, concerning the air and
noise pollution. They will be conducting a sound test at the plant in
the very near future.
c. Councilman Malcolm noted the City Manager's letter in the Council packet
regarding the Pacific Telephone retail store.
MSUC{Malcolm/Scott) to forward this letter to Mrs. Pat Porter.
d. Councilman Malcolm discussed the efforts and diligence put in by San
Diego Federal in completing their portion of "H" Street. He stated they
had crews on hand all day and evening on Saturday, and all day Sunday to
complete their part without having to come to the Council and ask for an
extension.
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox} to write a letter of thanks to San Diego Federal commending
them on their diligence in completing their portion of the street improvement.
e. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned whether the Chamber of Commerce was
notified on Item 18. {Videogames}
MSC (McCandliss/Scott} to notify the Chamber of Commerce of the report when it
comes back to the Council. Councilman Moore stated the Council, at a previous
meeting, directed the staff to contact the Chamber of Commerce on any and
every matter that concerns the business entities in the City. He stated he
would be voting "no" on the motion merely because the staff already has this
direction.
Motion passed with Councilman Moore voting "no".
f. Mayor Cox noted the memo from the Director of Planning concerning Acid
Fog. A copy of the letter was given to Bob Maxwell.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk was excused
and the City Manager reported the meeting ended at 9:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT g:30 p.m. to the Council Tour scheduled for Saturday, April 9,
1983 at 8:00 a.m. and to the regular scheduled meeting of Tuesday, April 12,
1983 at 7:00 p.m.
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