HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/03/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY - March 15, 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, Assistant 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 February 17 and March l, 1983
MSUC(McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 7, 1983
AS "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS WEEK"
The proclamation was read by Mayor Cox and presented to Mr. Dick Slaker of the
Chula Vista City School District. Mr. Slaker expressed his appreciation and
thanked the Mayor for permitting the group to come back for the second time.
The Mayor then introduced Mrs. Pat Roth, 6th grade teacher at Halecrest School
who explained that the students practice four days a week for 45 minutes and
introduced Davie and Kathy who explained about the Orf technique of music.
The students then presented a musical performance.
Councilwoman McCandliss introduced Mrs. Putnam from Halecrest and presented
her with a tape of the mock Council meeting the children held this morning.
b. OATH OF OFFICE DAWN ELIZABETH SCHMID and MARGARET HELTON
Commission on Aging
The oath of office was administered by City Clerk Fulasz to Dawn Elizabeth
Schmid and Margaret Helton recently appointed to the City's Commission on
Aging.
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c. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Pepsi Hot Shot Winners
During the half-time of three different San Diego Clipper NBA Games at the
Sports Arena, these three Chula Vista youngsters participated in district
"Hot-Shot" final competitions in their respective age groups. They each won
the honor to represent the San Diego area at the West Coast Finals in Seattle,
Washington during the last week in February.
Councilman Scott Mayor pro-tempore presented certificates for good
accomplishment to Robb Rawling 13-15 Age Group, Kevin McMahon 9-12 Age Group
and Torril Purvis 9-12 Age Group. Mayor Cox introduced Harvey Simmons,
Coordinator for the program.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Protest against proposals submitted by the KCR Development Company and
Contreras Brothers on the 59-unit low rent public housing for the elderly
{Gretler Construction, and JPG Brennan Enterprises)
The City Manager transmitted this to the City Council for information since
the bid protest submitted by Gretler and Brennan is directed to the Housing
Authority which is responsible for awarding the subject contract. The Housing
Authority's response to this protest will be transmited to the City Council
when it is received.
b. Request for support for full allocation of transit capital and operating
funds authorized in the FPTA; a resolution supporting the funding of
public transportation - San Diego Transit
A resolution has been prepared regarding this request for support from San
Diego Transit for full allocation of transit funds from the federal
government {see agenda item #9).
MSUC {McCandliss/Moore) to discuss this with item No. 9.
c. Request for $100 cap on licensing of beauticians and barbers - Chamber of
Commerce, Downtown Committee
A staff report has been submitted concerning this request for a $100 cap on
the licensing of beauticians and barbers( agenda item No. 23).
MSUC {Moore/Scott) to discuss this with item No. 23.
d. Request for Waiver of Sidewalk Sales Ordinance (Chula Vista Chamber of
Commerce)
The City Manager advised that the ordinance has been waived on previous
occasions for events such as sidewalk sales and recommended that the waiver be
granted.
MSUC(Moore/Scott) to grant the waiver.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN
DON E. O'NEAL (Director of Planning)
This being the time and place as advertisied Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
City Manager Goss offered a correction on the first page of the report under
Recommendations and Conditions - item No. 2~ to change the word "prohibit" to
"allow".
Principal Planner Lee explained that on February 9, 1983, the Planning
Commission by a vote of 4 to 3 approved an amendment to the Bonita Glen
Specific Plan by adding gas stations and car washes to the list of permitted
uses. The amendment was requested by Shell Oil Company. The Bonita Glen
Specific Plan governs the development of 8.74 acres located at the southwest
quadrant of Bonita Road and Interstate 805. The decision of the Planning
Commission has been appealed to the City Council by Don E. O'Neal. An Initial
Study, IS-83-13, has been submitted to determine whether the information
contained in EIR-77-2 prepared for the Bonita Glen Specific Plan adequately
addresses the affects of the proposed amendment. The ERC has found that
EIR-77-2 is adequate and satisfies CEQA review requirements and recommends
that it be certified.
The Planning Commission recommends that Council: (1) find that EIR-77-2 is
adequate and satisifed CEQA requirements for the proposed amendment and
certify the EIR; (2) adopt a motion to deny the appeal. The effect of such
action would prohibit gas stations and car washes within the Bonita Glen
Specific Plan area.
Mr. Lee submitted photographs describing the location of the property, the
adjacent land uses and zoning. He added that the Planning Committee felt the
existing land uses in the area can best serve the land interchange and
locating a car-wash and service station on this corner would be detrimental to
the architectural compatability package concerned and there has been no
identified need for a third service station at this location.
Council discussion followed regarding whether the area was in the flood plain;
10% of area would possibly be required for landscaping; if Bonita Glen concept
could be developed as one piece of property; the possibility of the three
developers, Shell Oil, 805 Properties and Bonita AGlen Developers, getting
together was remote; land use is unique and two different zones have
developed.
Paul Gibson, 1259 Calle Caldelero, Chula Vista, business owner of Bonita Glen
Union 76 Station declared that without freeway sign this service station could
not function financially adding that the traffic congestionin this vicinity is
such that cars trying to make a left turn into this service station would
greatly increase the problem.
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Don O'Neal, 91Bonita Road, Chula Vista owner of the Ramada inn and Texaco gas
station, expressed his concerns with the quality image of design and proposed
landscaping. He stated that another gas station at this site is not needed
since most gas stations cannot sell the gas they now have. Mr. O'Neal
commented on the "massive traffic snarls" at the 1-805 interchange and asked
that the Council stay with the original Specific Plan for this location and
not turn this "community image into a hodge-podge".
Charles T. Hart, 51l N. Brookhurst, Anaheim, CA representing Shell Oil Company
as a real estate representative claimed there are only two car washes in the
area. With 72,000 cars using this road per day, he felt this use would be a
real service to the community in allowing a coordinated effort of full service
including a gas station. There would be no noise factor as they do not plan
on using blowers.
Councilman Malcolm stated there were four car washes in the City of Chula
Vista and asked if Shell was planning on asking for a freeway sign. Mr. Hart
stated an elevated sign would be preferred.
Frank Ferreira, 250 Bonita Glen Drive, Chula Vista said he has the largest
investment in the area. He remarked that this station would be of service and
is supportive of having the car wash.
Council discussed the following concerns: the question of why another service
station was needed; traffic congestion in a high volume area which is likely
to increase; whether same amount of traffic would be generated by uses
permitted now; development of the nine acres would subsequently develop more
traffic; this area is a "gateway to the City" and aesthetic appeal should be
considered; curb cuts needed for the proposed use.
Mr. Lee stated that a vote to grant the appeal would amend the plan and would
prohibit service stations and car washes.
There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
MSC(McCandliss/Scott) to grant the appeal. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: McCandliss, Moore, Scott
Noes: Cox, Malcolm
Absent: None
MSUC(Scott/Moore) for staff to review the plan for further study to see if
this property is unique~ and study it to see what they can come up with to
eliminate it from the Bonita Glen Specific Plan and any other unique plan.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REZONING APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES AT
321 RANCHO DRIVE FROM R-3-P-11 to R-3-P-13 CARL
SALATINO (Director of Planning)
a. ORDINANCE 2025 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES AT 321 RANCHO DRIVE
FROM R-3-P-11 to R-3-P-13 - FIRST READING
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Principal Planner Lee reported that the applicant is requesting a change of
zone for 3.89 acres from R-3-P-11 (Multiple family residential at a density of
ll units per acre and subject to the Precise Plan Modifying District) to
R-3-P-13 (13 dwelling units per acre). On February 9, 1983, the Planning
Commission took the following action: (1) adopted the Negative Declaration
issued on IS-83-14 which was forwarded for Council adoption; (2) unanimously
recommended that Council approve the rezoning request in accordance with their
Resolution PCZ-83-D.
Principal Planner Lee showed graphs and plats noting the location of the
property in question, the adjacent land uses and zonings. Present zoning
allows for a maximum of 42 units to be built on the site. The applicant is
requesting rezoning for construction of 8 additional units. The proposed
design would allow for additional construction and duplication of design.
Carl Salatino, 7329 Turnford Drive, San Diego, commented on two conditions: l)
the concern regarding stains on the existing accessory buildings caused by
oxidation of roofing asphalt which the rains washed down over the roofing on
the side of the building - gutters will eliminate this problem 2) driveways
only five years old originally built by Chula Vista standards but were
destroyed by Chula Vista Sanitary trucks which are no longer allowed on the
property.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the 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.
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT AT
CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER, BONITA CENTRE AND
SKATELAND (Director of Public Safety)
a. ORDINANCE 2026 IMPLEMENTING ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 21107.6 and
21107.8 CVC ON THE PRIVATELY OWNED PARKING FACILITIES
AT THE CHULA VISTA SHOPPING CENTER, BONITA CENTRE AND
SKATELAND - FIRST READING
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This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Richard D.Shope with Caldwell Banker Services,representing the owners of the
Chula Vista Shopping Center at Broadway and "H" Street requested enforcement
by the Police Department to issue citations to motorists parked in red lines
"no parking" areas of the shopping centers in order to protect the personal
safety of the people who come on this property.
City Manager Goss stated there is a precedent of the City to honor a request
of this nature; however, it does not entail much of staff resources to enforce
this request. The problem should clear up with the cooperation of selective
enforcement.
Director of Safety Winters responded to Council's questions concerning the
percentage of patrol time this would involve; that it would be on a voluntary
complaint basis of people who utilized the shopping center.
There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
Councilman Scott commented that this is a dangerous situation of cars parking
on red curbs;if there is a major fire, efforts to protect property would be
hampered.
MSUC{Malcolm/McCandliss) to place the ordinance on first reading and adoption,
the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Steve Molski, Chairman of Homeowners Association, Holiday Gardens, Chula
Vista complained of young adults drinking alcoholic beverages and
loitering in this area. He asked for enforcement of the ordinance on
loitering and drinking to prevent this unpleasant situation.
MSUC {Cox/McCandliss) to refer to staff for study.
23. REPORT LICENSE AND PROMOTION FEES FOR BEAUTICIANS AND
BARBERS (Director of Finance)
Director of Finance Grant reported that at their March l, 1983 meeting, the
City Council referred to staff the current protest of barbers and beauticians
in the Downtown Improvement District over assessment fees. He met with
members of the Downtown Committee and many of the barbers and beauticians to
resolve the problem.
Director Grant discussed the problem with the business license enforcement in
the downtown area where many owners of barber and beauty shops are leasing
spaces or chairs to contractors who are required to pay a license. In
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addition to the license they are required to pay an improvement fee which is
two times their license fee which they complain as being unreasonable. As a
result of meeting with the downtown group and downtown improvement association
they agreed a cap of $100 per business location would be reasonable for
barbers and beauticians in the area.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to have an amended ordinance be brought back to the
Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR {Items 8-11)
Councilman Malcolm requested Item No. 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar
and Councilman Moore requested Item No. ll be pulled.
MSUC(McCandliss/Scott) to approve the Consent Calendar {Items 8 and lO}.
8. RESOLUTION 11183 RESCINDING RESOLUTION AND ACCEPTING A SUBSTITUTE
EASEMENT DEED FOR THE EAST "H" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
FROM EL RANCHO DEL REY CORPORATION AND OTAY LAND
COMPANY (CITY ENGINEER)
The City Council on June l, 1982, by Resolution 10879, accepted an Easement
Deed for the East "H" Street right-of-way from E1 Rancho Del Rey Corporation
and Otay Land Company. Project Design, during the preparation of the final
map for Chula Vista Tract 80-5 Unit A and during the construction of East "H"
Street, discovered a small error in the previous survey of the boundary lines
in the area. A new easement has been executed by E1 Rancho Del Rey
Corporation and Otay Land Company which corresponds to the alignment of East
"H" Street as shown on the final map for Chula Vista Tract 80-5, Unit A. The
City Engineer recommended that this easement be accepted by the Council and
substituted for the previous one given to the City. The City Clerk, at the
request of the Engineering Department, has not recorded the original easement
granted to the City for East "H" Street.
lO. RESOLUTION 11184 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE FOR
DATA PROCESSING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
{Director of Management Services}
Director of Manag!ment Services Thomson explained that the City of Riverside
has approved a "Software Development Agreement" which will have Chula Vista's
Data Processing Division provide the software for a business license system to
the City of Riverside for a charge of $4,000. In this contract, the City of
Riverside will be receiving only the systems and programming services
necessary to develop the software for a business license system as specified
by their staff. This system will be programmed to operate on Riverside's
computer which is compatible with Chula Vista's Burroughs 2805 computer.
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9. RESOLUTION 11185 URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO FULLY
FUND THE COMMITMENT MADE UNDER THE FEDERAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1982 (City Attorney)
Mayor Cox has received an urgent letter from Roger Snoble, General Manager, of
the San Diego Transit Corporation requesting the support of the City of Chula
Vista to urge the full funding of the commitment made by the Federal Public
Transportation Act of 1982.
Councilman Malcolm expressed concern in this Council telling the President and
Congress what to fund in their budget - he stated it was a fragmentation of
the budget process and the entire budget must be looked at first.
Councilwoman McCandliss indicated that the public has the right to express
their feelings through letters to government agencies adding that she feels
the Council must accept and act on items as they impact this community.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Cox, Scott, McCandliss
Noes: Malcolm, Moore
Absent: None
ll. QUARTERLY REPORT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE "J" STREET MARINA
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister reported that he and his Supervisor
along with the Port District Construction and Maintenance Administrator and
staff conducted an on-site inspection this past December. He submitted the
quarterly report which covers: (1) marina capital improvements proposals; (2)
ground squirrel problem; (3) turf conditions; (4) new turf areas; (5)
condition of trees.
Councilman Moore stated he cannot support spending taxpayers money for
landscaping regrouping shrubs.
Director Pfister explained the regrouping stating they are planning on
replacing the shrubs with "hardscape" (cement or bulmanite). The shrubs will
be moved to another location and will be preserved.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to approve the report.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
12. RESOLUTION AMENDMENT TO BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN SIGN
REGULATIONS (Director of Planning)
Director of Planning Gray submitted a detailed report stating that on
September 22, 1982, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council
amend the Bonita Glen Specific Plan sign regulations in accordance with
Commission Resolution PCM-83-1 which established new criteria and standards
for wall signs, monument signs and freestanding pole signs. The amendment was
prompted by a request for a freeway oriented pole sign by Denny's Restaurant.
On November 16, 1982, the Council adopted Resolution No. ll080 wherein the
sign criteria for a freeway oriented pole sign was established. The
resolution did not reference Planning Commission PCM-83-1 which would have
amended the other signs in the Specific Plan area. In reviewing the tapes of
the Council meetings, it is believed that it was Council's intent to adopt the
new sign regulations as proposed by the Planning Commission and as revised by
Council. For this reason, a new resolution replacing Resolution No. 11080 has
been prepared which includes the adoption of Commission Resolution PCM~83-1
and as revised by Council.
MSUC(Scott/Malcolm) to continue this item for one week in order that property
owners in the area could be notified.
13. RESOLUTION 11186 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ONE (1)
TRUCK MOUNTED SEWER CLEANING MACHINE (Director of
Public Works Operations/Purchasing Agent)
The current budget provides for the purchase of one truck mounted sewer
cleaning machine for use by the Sewer Maintenance Division of the Department
of Public Works Operations. Bids were received on January 14, 1983 in the
office of the Purchasing Agent. Three vendors were mailed bid documents with
two submitting bids. By this resolution, the Council accepts the bids and
awards the contract to Southwest Flexible Sewer Equipment Company in the
amount of ~37,143.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION 11187 AMENDING OPEN SPACE COORDINATOR AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING
INCREASE IN WORKING HOURS (Parks and Recreation
Director)
In a written report to Council, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister
reported that on July 20, 1982, Council approved an Agreement to hire an Open
Space Coordinator to oversee the lO Open Space Districts. His duties were to
be performed on a half-time basis approximately 20 hours per week. Past
experience shows this is insufficient time to adequately accomplish the duties
as enumerated in his Agreement. Mr. Pfister recommended that Council
authorize an increase of the Open Space Coordinator's working hours from
half-time (1/2) to three-quarter time (3/4); this increase retroactive to
January l, 1983.
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The following concerns were discussed bu Council: reason the work could not be
accomplished in four hours a day; the delay in Council not hearing the issue
earlier; the interest of the Homeowner's Association; Open Space Coordinator
being a contractor and not a regular employee.
Assistant City Manager Asmus indicated that he received this report
approximately 45 days before submitting it to Council. He was concerned over
the request and asked the Director of Parks and Recreation for considerably
more information.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to approve the report.
15. RESOLUTION 11188 CALLING FOR THE REGULATION OF MATERIALS EXHIBITED TO
THE PUBLIC THROUGH CABLE TELEVISION (City Attorney)
At the February 22, 1983 meeting, the City Council directed that a resolution
be prepared patterned after that which has been adopted by the City of
National City urging federal regulation of so-called adult entertainment cable
television so that there will be clear security for the interests of minors
who are now subject to exposure, either deliberately or inadvertently, of
materials which parents consider to be detrimental to their interests.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM , the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. ORDINANCE 2027 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION
FIRST READING (Director of Building and Housing)
Director of Building and Housing Grady reported that the major changes to the
Uniform Building Code, 1982 Edition are in Chapter 25 and Chapter 33. Chapter
25 regulates wood, wood products and their use in construction and has been
revised to reflect the 1977 Edition of the National Design Specifications for
Wood Construction. In addition, the provisions of the code dealing with
lumber in contact or near the ground have been revised based upon the latest
data from the National Forest Products Association. Chapter 33 is the chapter
regulating the number of occupants in a building, exit corridors and exit
doors. The basic changes in Chapter 33 have been the reformatting and
separating the chapter into three sections entitled: "GENERAL", "OCCUPANT
LOAD" and "EXITS REQUIRED."
MSUC{Moore/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
17. ORDINANCE 2028 ADOPTING UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1982 EDITION, AND THE
APPENDIX THERETO - FIRST READING Director of
Building and Housing}
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The 1982 Edition shows an improvement over the 1979 Edition in terms of
greater clarification overall. Significant changes have occurred in the
following areas: (1) Article 85 - this new article applies to the permanent or
temporary use of electrical appliances, fixtures, motors or wiring; (2)
Article 86 - this new article applies to both inside and outside storage of
all pesticides in portable containers; (3) Appendix III-C - this appendix
governs the requirements for the installation, use and maintenance of all fire
alarm systems in all occupancies.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
18 ORDINANCE 2029 AMENDING SECTION 18.44.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF CONDITIONS, COVENANTS
AND RESTRICTIONS - FIRST READING (City Attorney)
The amendment to the existing ordinance relates to the City's right of
enforcement of conditions, covenants and restrictions limiting such right to
enforcement of those matters which are within the purview of the public
interest as opposed to private agreements that may be established between the
party owners of subdivisions.
MSUC(Scott/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
19. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (None)
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
20. REPORT REQUEST TO CONDUCT THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDSHIP MARATHON ON APRIL lO, 1983 (Director of
Parks & Recreation)
The International Friendship Committee, composed of members of the Chula Vista
and Tijuana Chambers of Commerce requested permission to run the Third Annual
International Friendship Marathon race on Sunday, April 10, 1983. Waiver of
fees for police traffic control was also requested. The Director of Parks and
Recreation recommended that Council: a) approve the race; b) disapprove
request for waiver of fees.
MSUC(Scott/Malcolm) to approve the request and waive the fees.
21. REPORT RENAMING "J" STREET WEST OF INTERSTATE 5 (City
Engineer)
In January 1982, a letter was received from the President of the Chamber of
Commerce indicating that the Chamber Board concurred with the recommendation
of Wilson Title and Development Company to change the name of "J" Street west
of Interstate 5 to Marina Way. Council directed staff to contact CalTrans and
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determine the cost to make such a change. On February 8, the City received a
letter from CalTrans stating that preliminary studies indicate the cost to
change the "J" Street signing was in the range of $50,000 to $75,000. The
recommendation is that Council defer a decision on the name change until after
the Local Coastal Plan is approved for the Chula Vista bayfront.
MSUC(Scott/Moore) to defer to staff for further study.
22. REPORT SOUTH BAY LITTLE LEAGUE REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE PLAYING
TIME ON PONY FIELD AT RIENSTRA SPORT COMPLEX
{Director of Parks & Recreation}
South Bay Little League appeared before the Council on March l, 1983 and
requested equitable playing time on the Pony League field adjacent to their
Little League fields at Rienstra Sports Complex. The lack of adequate playing
facilities for the new 13-year old division was the reason given by Mr. Don
Smith.
The Director of Parks and Recreation reported that on March 2, 1983,
representatives of both leagues met with department staff and agreed to the
following conditional usage of the Pony League field: (1) three days will be
made available to South Bay Little League to conduct their Junior League
program; {2) practice sites will be made available for the Pony League at
Castle Park junior varsity field on corresponding days (3) South Bay Little
League will do all maintenance and field preparation on their own game
dates;{4) field alterations will be South Bay Little League's responsibility;
{5) Pony South will be able to open the snack bar on days Senior League is
using fields.
MSUC{Moore/Scott) to accept the report.
24. REPORT SWEETWATER ROAD "TOW AWAY" ZONE (Director of Parks &
Recreation}
In his written report to Council, Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister
explained that continued illegal parking on Sweetwater Road near Rohr and
Sweetwater (Provence) Parks has resulted in a safety hazard and increased
complaints from residents, joggers and equestrians. As a result, the County
Board of Supervisors has rezoned the thoroughfare to "tow away" between Doral
and Winnetka Drives.
The Sheriff's office and Highway Patrol field strength in the area is too low
to provide adequate enforcement. The Sheriff, however, has affirmed the
authority of Chula Vista police to enforce the County's ordinances. To this
end, reserve units will be assigned in the area on weekends and holidays
beginning April 2, 1983. In the interim, the Park Ranger has been placing
bilingual notices on windshields of vehicles in the park advising users of the
zoning change and enforcement commencement date.
MSUC(Scott/Moore} to accept the report.
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25. REPORT COVERING CITY ORDINANCE THAT PROHIBITS ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION IN THE "j" STREET MARINA AREA
(Director of Public Safety)
In June 1981, Section 2.67.025 of the Municipal Code was enacted in order to
prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the vicinity of the "J"
Street Marina. In April of 1982 the life of this ordinance was extended for
one year.
The Director of Public Safety stated that substantial changes have taken place
in this area as a result of the development of the Bayfront Park, the pier,
and the R.V. Park. This has increased tourist and recreational traffic.
Because of these changes, he recommended that the prohibition against drinking
alcoholic beverages should be allowed to lapse on April 20, 1983.
MS (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the staff recommendation.
Discussion of the motion involved (1) the requirements of the original
ordinance; (2) curfew time; (3) prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages
in parks but not on drinking.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC(McCandliss/Scott) to continue this item for one week.
26. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. MSUC(Cox/McCandliss) for a Closed Session for litigation purposes.
b. Mayor Cox announced that Councilwoman McCandliss was nominated by the San
Diego Jaycees as one of the "Outstanding Citizens of the Year".
c. Mayor Cox noted there will be a SANDAG meeting consisting of a new task
force committee to study the impact of gas and oil leaks off the coast of
San Diego. Chairman Lois Ewing requested that a member of the City
Council be appointed to the Task Force. Councilman Malcolm volunteered
and was appointed to this Committee.
27. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Scott referred to the San Diego Tribune article which stated
he was 50 years old - he wanted it known that he is 49.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:45 p.m. The City Clerk was
excused and the Mayor reported that the session ended at 10:05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:05 p.m. to the regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March
22, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.
M. FULASZ, CMC
City Clerk
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