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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/07/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, July 6, 1982 - 7 PM Council Chamber, Public Services Building Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Malcolm, Moore Councilmen absent: Councilman Scott Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Star Scout Brad Coates, Troop 894, Hilltop Elementary PTA, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of June 17 and 22, 1982 MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the minutes as mailed. Mayor Cox abstained from voting on the minutes of June 22 since he was absent from that meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - Report of the Port Commissioner a. This item was deleted. b. Mayor Cox introduced new reporter Laura Heywood, who will be covering the City Hall beat for the Chula Vista Star News. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. William Higgs, 1481 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, commented on the City ordinance prohibiting the playing of pan (a form of rummy) and noted the popularity of the game among people who cannot afford to play poker. He requested that Council amend the ordinance and reinstate pan as a permitted card game in Chula Vista. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) that the issue of reinstating pan be referred to staff for a report back to Council. Mayor Cox directed that this item be rescheduled for a future Council meeting and that Mr. Higgs be notified. b. Mr. Bud Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista, in a prepared presentation on behalf of the C.E.A.S.E (Citizens Enraged at SANDER Escapade) organization, spoke a9ainst the site of the proposed energy recovery project; quoted excerpts from the Environmental Impact Report pertaining to toxic emissions; and noted that over 1200 signatures have been collected on petitions against the site. City Attorney Lindberg stated that since the SANDER issue is scheduled for a future public hearing that it would not be appropriate to consider any public testimony. City Council Meeting 2 July 6, 1982 Mayor Cox gave permission to Mr. Pocklington to continue, and noted that no decision would be made at tonight's meeting. In continued testimony, Mr. Pocklington cited the action of National City in opposing the siting of SANDER; requested that Council adopt a similar resolution in opposition to SANDER, and if not, that the voters be encouraged to express their opposition by placing the issue on the November ballot. c. James Matherly, 402 Oaklawn, Chula Vista, spoke against the Tijuana Trolley and the use of Federal tax money to subsidize transit operations. d. Deborah Johnston, 885 Riverlawn, Chula Vista, spoke against the SANDER project. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Bonita Business and Professional Association regarding the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District contract In a letter dated June 28, 1982 from Bonita Business and Professional Association, Mr. Michael Quartararo, Chairman, urged that the level of fire protection and emergency medical service be restored to that which existed prior to termination of the contract on June 30, 1982. Mr. Quartararo, 3815 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, on behalf of the Assocation, expressed the views and concerns of the residents of the areas serviced by the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District regarding loss of service. He submitted a report of travel times from selected fire stations and detailed the increases in travel and response times; discussed the status of contract negotiations, and recommended that a "realistic" contract amount would be $45,000, plus dispatch, tied to the CPI with an 8% ceiling. He further recommended that the prior contract terms be reinstated pending negotiations, and that the negotiating committee be changed. At the conclusion of Mr. Quartararo's testimony, Mayor Cox acknowledged the attendance of approximately 50 individuals who stood to register support of Mr. Quartararo's petitions. Council discussion ensued concerning the status and terms of negotiations, and the recommendation was made that staff report back at Thursday 's Council Conference. Councilman Malcolm stated that he discussed with Councilman Scott the possibility of replacing him on the committee and that Councilman Scott indicated his willingness. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) that Councilwoman McCandliss be added to the negotiating committee and that Councilman Scott be removed. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this information to staff and ask them to report back hopefully by Thursday, if possible, if not, no later than Tuesday on the response they would like to make with regard to the figures submitted in Mr. Quartararo's report. Mayor Cox instructed the City Manager to contact the Bonita-Sunnyside District to set up a meeting. City Council Meeting 3 July 6, 1982 CONSENT CALENDAR MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. 5a. RESOLUTION NO. 10922 REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONSOLIDATE PLACING CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON THE NOVEMBER 2, 1982 ELECTION (CITY CLERK) b. RESOLUTION NO. 10923 APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VOTERS DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO FACILITATE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER Z, 1982 ELECTION At the meeting of June 15, 1982, the Charter Review Committee submitted recommendations for amendments to the City Council which Council will consider at a Council Conference set for July 8. These resolutions request permission of the Board of Supervisors to consolidate a special municipal election for the proposed Charter amendments with the statewide general election to be conducted on November 2, 1982, and appoint the Registrar of Voters as Deputy City Clerk with respect to handling of the sample ballots. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10924 AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD SECTION 9.12.160 PERTAINING TO BINGO LICENSE FEES (DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY) In April, Council approved certain revisions to the Municipal Code relative to the licensing and control of bingo activities. The resolution removes Section 9.12.1608 from the Municipal Code and adds it to the Master Fee Schedule authorizing a bingo license fee of $50 and a renewal fee of $10.00, RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10925 AMENDING CIVIL SERVICE RULE 1.08A (DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL) Recent Supreme Court and appellate case law has indicated that it is important for cities to have a specific listing of the causes of discipline. This change was brought to the attention of the Civil Service Commission, who has studied the City's current rule and proposed changes to make the causes for discipline more comprehensive. The Civil Service Commission is satisfied that the proposed list meets the needs of the City at the present time, and the resolution accordingly amends rule 1.08A to augment and refine the causes for discipline. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 'm 1 T City Council Meeting 4 July 6, 1982 RESOLUTIONS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10926 APPROVING AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY L&M PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS, INC. RELATIVE TO DRAINAGE RESULTING FROM CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-15, VILLA SANMIGUEL (CITY ENGINEER) The developers of Villa San Miguel have executed an indemnification agreement in accordance with Condition #4 of Resolution 9540. The agreement holds the City harmless from any liability resulting from damage to adjacent properties due to drainage from this subdivision. The resolution approves the agreement and authorizes the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10927 APPROVING LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX BALLOT PROPOSITION AND AGREEMENT (CITY ENGINEER} On February 23, 1982, Council accepted a report and recommendation of the City Engineer in support of a County-wide election for a two cent increase in the Gas Tax to pay for better local roads. In order to submit such a Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) proposal to the voters in November it is necessary that a Ballot Proposition and Written Agreement with respect to allocation of the revenues first be approved by the County Board of Supervisors and a majority of the City Councils involved. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MC CANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10928 SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF THE GENERAL ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1 OF MELROSE VILLA SUBDIVISION UNDER THE STREET VACATION ACT OF t941 (CITY ENGINEER) In conjunction with a proposed condominium project the developers of Melrose Villas Subdivision granted easements within Lot 1 on the west side of Melrose avenue for general access, utilities and tree planting and maintenance. Subsequently, the developer sold this lot to the City. The Con~nunity Development Department, in turn, will sell this property to the County of San Diego to develop the site with rental units. Consequently, the access easements must be vacated to accommodate the new layout of the buildings proposed by the County. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. ll. RESOLUTION NO. 10929 APPROVING TRANSFER OF PUBLIC HOUSING SITE TO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) On August 19, 1981, the City purchased a 2.03 acre parcel at Melrose Avenue and Otay Valley Road to be used as a site for Low Rent Public City Council Meetin9 5 July 6, 1982 Housing. It was intended that the property be conveyed to the County Housing Authority for public housing development at the time when the necessary clearances were received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Those clearances have now been received. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 12a. RESOLUTION NO~ 10930 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH OUR HOUSE, INC. (DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ b. RESOLUTION NO. 10931 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY MEALS ON WHEELS c. RESOLUTION NO. 10932 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL RESTAURANT TRAINING PROGRAM On May 26, 1982, the Council accepted a plan whereby Block Grant funds would be used to support Our House, Meals on Wheels, and the Del Rey Nutrition Program for the 1982-83 fiscal year, which had previously been supported by Revenue Sharin9 funds. The current support contracts expired on June 30, 1982. The three resolutions approve agreements for support as follows: (1) Our House $16,800; (2) the Sweetwater High School Restaurant Training Program which runs the Del Rey Nutrition Program - $4,000; (3) Meals on Wheels - $2,460. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 10933 APPROVING DISPATCH SERVICE FOR BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO AND UNTIL 8/31/82 (CITY ATTORNEY) The City Council accepted a proposal from the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District dated June 22, 1982, and directed that staff continue to negotiate with the District to formulate mutually agreeable terms for automatic aid and service areas. Since all existing agreements were terminated by Council action as of June 30, 1982, the resolution authorizes the Director of Public Safety to provide joint dispatch service for a sixty-day period after June 30 during which time the District will provide protection for certain specified areas. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14a. RESOLUTION NO. 10934 APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER FOR SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS, BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHT AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, 1982-83 (CITY ENGINEER) b. RESOLUTION NO. 10935 INTENTION TO ESTABLISH STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR BAY BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 AND SETTING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING (jULY 20, 1982) On June 22, 1982, Council adopted Resolution No. 10916 ordering the City City Council Meeting 6 July 6, 1982 Engineer to prepare and file a report for street lighting and landscape maintenance district on Bay Boulevard for FY 1982-83. That report has been completed and the resolutions approve the report and set July 20, 1982 for the public hearing. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager Cole requested a Closed Door Session of the City Council after the Redevelopment Agency meeting Thursday, July 8, 1982 to discuss negotiations. MSUC (Cox/Moore) for a Closed Door Session on Thursday, July 8. b. City Manager reported on the H Street construction project; that grading is going along according to schedule and may be completed by Fall. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 16. Report on Hiring Public Safety Trainees (Director of Public Safety) The report of the Director of Public Safety concerned the staff direction at the April 27 Council meeting, to consider the programs of the Cities of Ventura and Ontario concerning hiring of public safety employees. The programs have been reviewed and in the opinion of the Director of Public Safety do not represent improvement over existing practices. Director Winters therefore recommended that Council accept the report and file it without further action. Councilman Malcolm noted his disagreement with the staff recommendation and commented on contacts he has had with Police and Fire Department personnel who have expressed interest in a combined public safety program. Mayor Cox referred to a previous report made on this concept, and Council noted interest in reviewing that report. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to ask staff to bring back the last report on public safety employees as an information item. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report. 17. Report - Including sho lift detection as part of the Neighborhood Watch Program (Director of Public Safety/ The report of the Director of Public Safety concerns the inclusion of shoplifting detection information in the Neighborhood Watch presentations. MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept the report and staff recommendation. 18. Report on Bonita Optimist Club request for City to donate used kitchen equipment and the Half-way House building (Director of Parks and Recreation} At the June 8, 1982 meeting, Council referred to staff the request of the Bonita Optimist Club that the City donate the kitchen equipment which had · ~ T City Council Meeting 7 July 6, 1982 been removed from the old Golf Course restaurant. In addition, the Club made a letter request to the Director of Parks and Recreation that the City donate the Half-Way House structure which is scheduled for demolition to make way for the new Pro Shop. The recommendation is that Council authorize the Purchasing Agent to (1) transfer $500 worth of surplus kitchen equipment to the Club, as permitted by the Municipal Code; (2) sell $400 worth of equipment; and (3) donate the building known as the Half-Way House with the provision that the site be cleared before August l, 1982. Councilwoman McCandliss noted her concern that the City has not been in the practice of donating equipment before; there are a number of other deserving organizations that did not have the foresight or pre-knowledge to contact the City. Assistant City Manager Asmus responded to questions regarding the appraisal and condition of the equipment, stating that this equipment was left over from the auction held when The Glenn Restaurant was sold out. On behalf of the Bonita Optimists, Don LaCompte, President, explained the Club's need to better equip the kitchen facilities for the Aid to Delinquent Youth program. With regard to the $400 worth of equipment, he requested that it be donated as a "trade-off" for demolishing the building. Council questions and discussion related to the $500 limitation on donations in the Municipal Code and the intent to negotiate a possible trade-off of $400 for the additional equipment (over and above the $500 portion) in exchange for removal of the building and/or other services by the Club for the City. City Manager Cole recommended that Council refer any "barter" arrangement to staff. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this item to staff to work out the details to effect the desired result. 19. Report on progress being made to develop a commemorative area for Chula Vista's Sister Cities (Director of Parks and Recreation) At the meeting of May 18, 1982, Council approved changing the name of General Roca Park to Friendship Park, and directed staff to develop a plan to set aside an area to commemorate all of Chula Vista's sister-cities. The report of the Director of Parks and Recreation notes that a plan has been tentatively approved by the Parks and Recreation Coramission; will be presented to the International Friendship Commission at their July 26 meeting; and will be presented to the City Council at the meeting of August 10,. 1982. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report. 20. Report - Proposed Contractual Services with the Cat Factory (Director of Public Safety) On April 27, 1982, Grace Papa, president of the Cat Factory in Spring Valley made a brief presentation about the organization and requested City Council Meeting 8 July 6, 1982 that Council consider contracting with them to provide shelter services for cats. The item was referred to staff for study and report. Director of Public Safety reported that since the animal shelter does not provide any of the shelter services proposed by the Cat Factory, the proposal would not alleviate any work load from the animal shelter and would entail expenditure of unbudgeted funds. Inquiries related to shelter services for cats have been referred to the National Cat Protection Society and this service appears to have been adequate. MSUC (Moore/McCandliss} to accept the report and staff recommendation. 21. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Board/Commission Reappointment Requests The following individuals have requested reappointment to the City Board or Commission which they are currently serving: Planning Commission Virgil Stevenson and Jerry Willjams; International Friendship Commission - Julita David; Library Board of Trustees - Frank Luxem; Parks and Recreation Commission - Andy Partch; Resource Conservation Commission Gary Augustine; Safety Commission - Quentin Stokes. See item 21e. b Mayor Cox commented on the need to replace former Councilman Campbell on the City Hall Remodeling Committee, and by general consensus Council agreed to appoint Councilman Moore. c. Mayor Cox noted the resignation of Deputy City Clerk Conti, and wished her success in her new position with the American Cancer Society. d. Mayor Cox referred to a communication from the Director of Planning regarding the EastLake hearing scheduled for July 15, and recommended that Council proceed with that date. MSUC (Cox/Moore} to ratify that date. e. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm} to carry over item 2la for two weeks. 22. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to an information item commending Police Sergeant Quick for his "uncanny aptitude in remembering a fingerprint" enabling National City police to close investigation of one suspect involved in 20 residential burglaries from 1980 through 1982. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) that a letter of commendation be prepared for Sergeant Quick. b. Councilwoman McCandliss commented on a newspaper article concerning a plant that converts tires to oil. Mayor noted that he met with the gentleman and encouraged him to make a presentation on his proposal to the Council. co MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) for a Closed Door Session after the business meeting to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation. City Council Meeting 9 July 6, 1982 Council adjourned to Closed Door Session at 8:24 P.M. The City Clerk was excused and the Mayor reported that the Closed Door Session ended at 9:35 P.M. ADJOURNMENT at 9:35 P.M. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 1982 at 4 P.M. and to the regular scheduled meeting of Tuesday, July 13, 1982 at 7 P.M.