HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/10/19STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF Sk~2q DIEGO ss OF ADJOUP~N~IENT OF MEETI:]G
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly swom 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 Council of the City of
Chula Vista was held luesday, 0ct0ber ]9, ]982
and said meeting was adjou. rned to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on Wednesday, October 20, 1982 at the hour of 9:30 a.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door of the place at which said me~ting of 0ct0ber ]9, ]982
was held.
,I ~ JLd-' ..... ~ lerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
19
Notary Public 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 luesday. 0ct0be~ ]9, ]982
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 6:00 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned ~he meeting at ]0:25 p.m. until after the
Redeve]0pment Agency Meetin
on Thursday, 0ct0ber 2], l~82at 4 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, 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 October ]9, 1982.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, October 19, 1982 Council Chamber
6:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Moore, Malcolm,
Scott
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant
City Manager Asmus
Mayor Cox announced that this would be an informational session with the
Police Officers Association and the Firefighters Association Local 2180 and
representatives of the the Public Employment Retirement Service {PERS).
Mr. Steve Young and Ellen Baltezore representing PERS presented statistics
regarding the various improvements in the Safety Employees Retirement Plans.
Specifically they answered questions and presented information pertaining to
the plan of 2% at 50, .5% at 55, 1.25% at 60, and 2% at 55. In answer to the
Council questions and that of Mr. Tom Basinsky representing the Police
Officers Association, Mr. Young and Ms. Baltezore explained how the formulas
are arrived at, the escalating rates, comparison with other cities, the
average age of employees under the plan, the rate of withdrawIs, mortality
factor, and the cost of the plan for a full year (2% at 50) considering the
variables {$398,873.00).
Mr. Don Byrum, representing the Firefighters Association stated that in view
of all the information presented to the Council this evening, he would like to
go back into negotiations.
The Council adjourned this portion of the meeting at 6:50 p.m. to the meeting
scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m., the City Council meeting was reconvened.
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 October 6 and 12, 7:00 p.m.
MSUC {Moore/Malcolm) to approve the minutes as mailed.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
~ a. Don Ri tchey, representing the Chamber of Commerce asked that the
!! planter boxes on the corner of Third Avenue and Center Street stay in
place until the Downtown Association can evaluate the effect of the
arrangement after the planting has been completed and all the benches
are in place. In answer to Concilman Scott's query, Mr. Ritchey
stated that the Committee did not take into consideration the
possibility of a sidewalk cafe at this corner.
b. Mrs. Marshall Skinner, 741 Date Avenue, Chula Vista complained of the
pollution emitting from the San Diego Gas and Electric Plant. She
quoted sections of the Public Nuisance Code and inquired as to how
she could file a complaint. Mayor Cox explained that the complaint
must be filed with the Air Pollution Control Board since the City
Council has no jurisdiction over that. City Attorney Li ndberg
explained that the City has power to establish certain activities as
nuisances unless these nuisances are pre-empted by the State which is
the case in this particular matter. I n answer to Council's question
City Manager Cole stated that the report on the franchise for SBG&E
will be on the Council Agenda next week.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to include in that report a statement from the
City Attorney outlining what role the Council plays in community
complaints of this type.
c. Cliff Roland, llO0 Industrial Boulevard, Chula Vista complained of
the San Diego Gas and Electric Company pollution noting the 12 cars
in his mobilehome park that had to be repainted by this company.
d. Norman Williams, Gotham Street, Chula Vista, Chairman of the Charter
Review Committee explained that the changes occurring under
Sections 500 and 701 were recommended so that they would be
compatible with each other and in no way was there an intent to
jeopardize any of the middle management positions. Mr. Frank
Chidester 38 East Bonahue Street, Chula Vista, Vice Chairman of the
Civil Service Commission asked that the Council take so~ specific
action, such as a resolution, stating its intent to clarify this
particular Charter provision. City Attorney reiterated the fact that
the Committee only wished to make the two Sections 500 and 701
compatible.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for a resolution to be brought back clarifying the
Council's policy in this matter.
Councilman Scott indicated that if Proposition "M" passes, that in
the very next election, this section be put on the ballot to clarify
the language. Mayor Cox stated he would include this in his motion,
Councilman Malcolm agreed to the second and it carried unanimously.
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e. Bob Pocklington, 656 Glover Avenue, Chula Vista spoke of the CEASE
Organization stating they would be meeting on October 28 and
November 7. He invited all Councilmen to be present adding that the
organization has gathered 4,000 signatures on their petitions which
they will be presenting to the Council weekly.
f. Bob Maxwell, 473 Berland Way also spoke on the pollution emitting
from he SDG&E plant stating that people should call the Air Pollution
Control District Board at 565-3912 to complain.
g. Key Arguments in Favor of Proposition 11 and Rebuttals - Chamber of
Commerce
Mr. James Pugh, owner of Garden Farms Market presented the Council
with handouts and literature on Proposition 11. Mr. Pugh detailed
the disadvantages that this proposition will have on the consumer if
it passes in November. He urged the Council to take a "no" position
on this proposition.
MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to file this request. Councilwoman McCandliss
voted no.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Request to close cardrooms in City - Rose Arbor Mobile Home Park
Mr. Gerald Fick, owner of Rose Arbor Mobile Home Park, 352 Broadway,
Chula Vista asked that the Council close the cardrooms in the City.
If this is not done, then it should be placed on the next election.
MSUC {Malcolm/Moore) to file this report.
b. Request for exemption from parking fees at Rohr Park - Chula Vista
Garden Club
The Garden Club requested that they be exempted from any charge for
parking at Rohr Park at the time they hold their regular meetings at
that facility.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to refer this matter to staff for a report back
to the Council at a later date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
5. Public hearing Consideration of deferral of undergrounding
requirements at 670-680 "L" Street (City Engineer)
This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the hearing.
City Engineer Lippitt explained that the Dan Company, owner of the 4.25-acre
parcel located at 670-680 "L" Street, has submitted plans for a phased
development of the lot. The plans show two shell buildings (no interior
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partitions) each covering 42,337 square feet. In accordance with the
provision set forth in Section 15.32.070, the owner had submitted a request to
defer the undergrounding requirement. The reason given for the request is:
"Costs of undergrounding represent an unusual hardship on the development due
to line sizes and service to other properties" and that it "would be desirable
to install improvements as an overall plan..."
From the City's standpoint, the City Engineer stated it would be highly
desirable to have this portion of "L" Street converted to underground
facilities. This is one of the major gateways to the City and is directly
east of the I-5 freeway off ramps. There are no plans in the foreseeable
future to form an undergrounding district for this area and enforcement of the
conversion requirements with the development of this property would provide a
desirable beginning.
Discussion followed regarding the cost of undergrounding the facilities.
Mr. Lippitt stated that he does not have any definite figure on the
undergrounding cost at this time and would agree to a continuation of the
hearing until they do receive a fixed idea of the cost. Mr. Bennet Greenwald,
228 Fourth Street, Del Mar, 92014 representing the Dan Company stated that he
is ready to present documentation to the City Council this evening on the cost
factor. Mr. Doug Mahokey representing the Planning Department of the San
Diego Gas and Electric Company stated they have made an estimate of the
conversion cost, it is strictly a rough (or horseback) estimate which is from
$100,000 to $150,000. Mr. Greenwald indicated that SDG&E stated it would take
from 12 to 14 weeks to come up with a specific figure. Mr. Mahokey indicated
they could get this figure to the staff within the next two weeks.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to continue the public hearing for two weeks.
6. Public hearing Consideration of request to fezone 446-450 Fourth
Avenue from R-3 to C-O-P - Dr. Mark Jenkins and
William Whitt (Director of Planning)
a. Ordinance 2009 Amending zoning map or maps established by Section
19.1g.OlO of the Chula Vista Municipal Code rezoning
0.88 acres at 446-450 Fourth Avenue from R-3 to C-O-P
- First Reading
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Mr. Ken Lee, Principal Planner, explained that the applicant has submitted a
proposal consisting of a 29,000 sq. ft. five story medical building to be
located at the rear of the property (192 feet west of Fourth Avenue) with
surface parking in front and subterranean parking under the entire lot,
including a majority of the building. Access is provided by a single two-way
driveway at the north end of the property and the ramp leading to the
underground parking is located at the southeast corner of the site. The ramp
is adjacent to the front property line.
City Council Minutes - 5 - October 19, 1982
On September 22, 1982 the Planning Commission voted 6-0 with one abstention
{Cannon) to recommend that Council approve the rezoning request in accordance
with their Resolution PCZ-83-A. Also on September 22, 1982 the Planning
Commission adopted the Negative Declaration issued on IS-82-31 along with
three mitigation measures.
There being no comments either for or against, the public 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.
7. Public hearing Consideration of the proposed "Blatt Reorganization"
(Director of Planning)
a. Resolution ll040 Ordering the Blatt Reorganization involving annexation
to the City of Chula Vista and the detachment of the
territory from the Montgomery Sanitation District, the
San Diego County Flood Control District-Zones 3 and 4,
County Service Area No. 62 and the Montgomery Fire
Protection District
This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Referring to hi s written report, Director of Planning Gray explained that the
subject reorganization proposal was approved by LAFCO on September 13, 1982.
The proposal involves annexation of 17.62 acres of uninhabited territory to
the City and concurrent detachments from the Montgomery Sanitation District,
the San Diego County Flood Control District-Zones 3 and 4, County Service Area
No. 62, and the Montgomery Fire Protection District. The recommendation is to
approve the proposed annexation.
Mr. Phil Scherer, 1196 Third Avenue stated he is a resident of the "Montgomery
community." He added that on June 6th an election was held on the Montgomery
annexation which was defeated. He objected to the City Council approving the
resolution this evening stating that it would be an act of "hypocrisy."
Fire Commissioner Paul Greene, 141 Lotus Drive, Chula Vista 92011 stated he
is a resident of the Montgomery Fire District; he is representing only those
co-owners of the Montgomery Fire District who ratify his actions adding that
"I am here to be recorded on Item No. 7 in opposition to the Legal Tax
Exchange Agreement and the detachment of the Montgomery Fire District property
without legal due process."
Mrs. Lynn Pankhurst, 1250 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista stated she is representing
the total Board of the Montgomery Fire District. Mrs. Pankhurst stated that
the Board of Supervisors are in the process of amending Policy 1-55 which
policy has permitted Chula Vista to "raid the Montgomery community in order to
bolster the City's sagging economy." She requested that the elected officials
of both communities meet and confer on the issue of territorial rights and
jurisdiction.
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Mayor Cox stated that the property owner of the Blatt Reorganization has
requested annexation to the City of Chula Vista with or without the 1-55
pol icy.
There being no further comments the public hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
MSUC {McCandliss/Moore) to have a meeting between the elected officials of the
City of Chula Vista, the elected officials of the Montgomery Fire Protection
District and representatives of Supervisor Hamilton's Office, at the first
convenient time.
Councilman Scott commented that the City has always provided funds to the
Montgomery Fire District on any annexation coming into the City. He wished to
cl ari fy the mi sconcepti on that the City i s annexing property from the
"Montgomery community" stating that the area is the Montgomery Fire District
and the property is in the unincorporated area of San Diego County.
8. Public hearing Consideration of revisions to the Master Fee
Schedule (continued from the meeting of 9/28/82)
(City Manager)
This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Mr. Jim Thomson, Director of Management Services explained that on September
28, 1982, Council opened a public hearing on consideration of revisions to the
Master Fee Schedule. At that meeting, Council took testimony and continued
the public hearing until October 19, 1982 in order to obtain input from the
City's boards and commissions, Chamber of Commerce, and answers to various
issues raised by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and an attorney,
Craig Beam. The recommendation is that the Council after conducting the
public hearing, instruct staff to return with appropriate resolutions
implementing fees at the full cost recovery (FCR) level recommended in the
report to Council dated September 21, 1982.
Mr. Thomson further explained there are four issues in the fee schedule which
were objected to in part or in whole by other committees or organizations:
1) The Library Board of Trustees are requesting a charge of $.50 for
book reserves and interlibrary loans. The City Manager is
recommending $1.00.
2) The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the overall
departmental services have fees set at rates to recover 50% of the
full cost recovery rate. The City Manager is recommending 62%.
3) The Construction Industry Federation is requesting that the general
government overhead be excluded from any City-wide overhead rate.
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The City Manager is recommending that it be included. IThe general
government overhead refers to City Council, City Attorney, City
Clerk, and City Manager. )
4) The Construction Industry Federation is requesting that the fee be
spread over a three year period of time. City Manager has requested
that the fees be implemented in the 1982-83 budget.
City Council discussion followed regarding the fees and rates charged under
the general overhead rate; that adequate documentation has been presented to
substantiate the full cost recovery fee; comparison with other cities that are
charging similar rates; and Chula Vista being the lowest of all the cities
surveyed.
Suzanne Miller, 46 Alvarado Place, Chula Vista, representing the Library Board
of Trustees stated that they disagree with the City Manager's recommendation
and are requesting $.20 for fines for overdue books, $.50 for book reserves
and i nterl ibrary 1 oans.
Mr. John Harris, Chairman Parks and Recreation Commission stated that the
Commission would go along with the 50% cost recovery if there would be any
charge at all on recreational activity fees. Mr. Harris noted the concerns of
the Commission on these fees indicating that it would price the residents out
of using the facilities. He asked that the individual fees be adjusted
according to the activity and just charge 50% overall cost recovery.
Mr. Dick Brown, 1050 Pioneer Way, E1 Cajon 92020, representing the Gersten
Compaqy spoke of the affordable housing market and development fees stating
that fees are paid to the Planning, Engineering, and Building Departments
because the developer has no other choice. A substantial portion of the fees
is for general public benefit as opposed to the specific benefit of the
applicant or the user. Mr. Brown added that the City should recover 50%-75%
of the cost as a user fee and the balance is for the benefit of the general
public not the individual applicant. He noted the report and recommendations
he gave to the City Council one year ago regarding low cost housing in which
he explained that if his recommendations were followed it would save the City
60%-80% staff time. Planning Director Bud Gray stated that Mr. Brown's
proposal over-simplifies the planning process. It would work for routine
permits but not for large developments.
Ms. Teresa McTighe, 438 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 206, San Diego 92108
stated she agrees with Mr. Brown's statements in that no government overhead
cost should be included as it does not benefit the user. It is part of the
business of being in government. It should be paid out of general fund fees.
Ms. McTighe quoted statistics regarding the rate increases in fees if the fees
in would go one year, two years, or three years.
There being no further comments the public hearing was declared closed.
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Councilman Moore remarked that: l) the bicycle and dog license fees should
stay as they are; 2) that he would go along with the Library Board of
Trustees' recommendations; 3) he has a concern regarding the general overhead
fee rates; and 4) that certain activi ties should be exempted from the Parks
and Recreation fee schedule such as swimming fees.
In answer to Councilman Moore's question, Mr. Thomson stated that the general
government portions are 4%-5% of the total cost recovery rate - the multiplier
would be 2.4% times the direct salary cost, which comes to about .1% for the
general government overhead fee.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) that the general overhead cost be deleted from the fees.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) that the Library charge $.50 to reserve a book and for
interlibrary loans, as recommended.
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister explained the charges made by the
Parks and Recreation Department.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) that the fees for nonswimmers (tiny tots, adults, etc.)
remain as is or be in the lowest standards - this is for all beginning
swimming programs.
Councilman Scott requested that this be sent back to the staff for a fee
schedule to reflect the policy of what is a service to the community rather
than having a full cost recovery fee. Councilman Moore included this in his
motion, Councilman Scott agreed to the second. Councilwoman McCandliss stated
she would like to see a 50% recovery fee for the balance of the parks and
recreation fees. Councilman Moore included the 50% figure in his motion,
Councilman Scott agreed to the second, the motion carried unanimously.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) that on all the other parks and recreation fees the City
Manager's recommendations be accepted.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) that the dog and bicycle licenses remain as is.
Principal Analyst Marilyn Leuck stated that the recommendation is to be status
quo on both of these licenses. The motion was withdrawn.
MS (Cox/Moore) to go to a two year phase-in on the proposed fees for
developments.
Council discussion followed regarding subsidizing people who get into this in
the first year and penalizing those that get into it the second year; that a
decision should be made on which fees are mandated - eliminate those and bring
that report back; that the full cost is a good theory but it needs to be
tempered; there may be another method of determining fees for full cost
recovery; and the philosophy of the fee structure. Mayor Cox announced that
his motion would be divided into two portions for Council action.
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MSC (Cox/Moore) to accept the staff recommendation regarding the developmental
services fees. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Cox, Moore, McCandliss
NOES: Scott, Malcolm
ABSENT: None
MS (Cox/Moore) to go to a two year phase-in for fees for developments. The
motion carried by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Cox, Moore, Malcolm
NOES: McCandliss, Scott
ABSENT: None
MSUC (Moore/Cox) to direct staff to prepare a listing of a typical and
realistic development and compare the total costs through the permit stage
onto the development stage in Chula Vista with other cities in the County and
include the County of San Diego.
Mr. Thomson explained the difficulty this motion would encounter stating that
four years ago when a similar staff report was given to the Council, the
cities were charging a flat fee and now the fees are based on staff time which
is very difficult to figure. Councilman Moore stated that he would be
receptive to having the staff come back and state that "the method is beyond
their control."
MSUC (Scott/Moore) that at every budget session, on the revenue side, the
Council 1 ook into the full cost recovery fees.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer back to staff the full cost recovery proposal
developed by staff with the noted changes to come back at a future City
Council meeting.
A recess was called at 9:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS
9a. Report: Disposition of existing dwellings on "F" Street Public Housing
Site (Community Development Director)
When the Council, on February 9, 1982, approved in concept the development of
the "F" Street site as Elderly Public Housing and the transfer of the site to
the County Housing Authority, the decision was based on the delivery of the
cleared site to the County Housing Authority. Since that decision, the
Community Development Department has been exploring options for disposition of
the three single-family homes on-site.
Director of Community Development Desrochers stated that in the staff report
under the fiscal impact this should refer to Community Development Block Grant
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Funds and not the City General Fund. He added that a proposal has been
received by a person offering to pay $5,000 for the houses and cap the
sewers. If the Council so desires, the staff could go to the bidding process.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to go to the bidding process.
b. Resolution ll041 Approving transfer of elderly public housing site to
the County Housing Authority (Community Development
Di rector }
On July 29, 1980, the City purchased property at 432, 436, and 438 "F" Street
to be used as a site for Low Income Elderly Housing. On February g, 1982, the
Council adopted Resolution No. 10769 which approved the County Housing
Authority's submission to the U. S. Department Housing and Urban Development
of a development program for 59 units of Elderly Low Rent Public Housing on
the site and which further approved in concept financial assistance to the
project. That financial assistance was budgeted in the FY 1982-83
Redevelopment Agency budget. The necessary administrative approvals for the
project have been secured from HUD, and the land use approvals have been
granted by the City.
Director of Community Development Desrochers stated he would delete the
language from the resolution pertaining to the transfer of the housing.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
lO. Resolution 11042 Approving Change Order #2 for approval of cost
overruns on the renovation of jimmy's on the Green
Family Restaurant (Director of Building and Housing
and Assistant City Manager)
The City Council at their meeting of January 5, 1982 approved an agreement
with Jimnty's Family of Fine Restaurants, Inc. for expansion and renovation of
the restaurant facility at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. Work on the
project began on January 19, 1982 with a completion date of June 14, 1982. On
July 13, 1982 the City Council approved an extension of the contract to
September l, 1982.
The contractor has submitted a list of items not covered by the contract v/nich
were responsible for the cost overrun of $18,383. The recommendation is that
Council approve the cost overrun and apply it to the liquidated damages equal
to the monthly rent of $8,000 beginning September 1, 1982.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (Councilman Malcolm
abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. )
Councilman Scott stated he felt it was not appropriate to have both the liquid
damages and the changes included in the same resolution that it was two
separate items and should have been listed a such.
City Council Minutes - ll October 19, 1982
lOa. Unanimous Consent Item
-- Resolution Waiving all right, title and interest in any
!! fixturization of those premises owned by the City of
Chula Vista known as Jimmy's on the Green
Mayor Cox announced that this will be scheduled for an adjourned City Council
meeting which will follow the Redevelopment Agency meeting on Thursday,
October 21, 1982.
ll. Resolution 11043 Appropriating funds to provide for salary and benefit
increases for FY 1982-83 (Assistant City Manager)
The Assistant City Manager has submitted a report delineating by department
and activity the funds required to implement the various MOU's that have been
ratified by the City Council and other actions taken adjusting wages and
fringe benefit costs for FY 1982-83. The adopted 1982-83 budget did not
include funds for this purpose inasmuch as negotiations with the various units
had not been completed at that time. The recommendation is that the City
Council appropriate $494,150 as delinated in the report.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12, Resolution 11044 Appropriating funds to provide for official
conferences and meeting expenses for FY 1982-83
(Assistant City Manager)
The desirability and need for department managers to attend limited seminars
and conferences to assist them in performing their jobs better has been fairly
well established. During the course of budget deliberations this year,
allowable funds for this purpose were severely restricted due to the
uncertainity surrounding final State action on State subventions.
Departmental requests themselves were severely restricted in the original
submittals from previous years, and those requests were further reduced by
60%. In order to restore a small portion of the funds disallowed previously,
the Assistant City Manager is recommending an increase in certain departmental
budgets.
Councilman Malcolm stated that he objected to the travel funds due to the
present City's financial structure.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved by the following vote:
AYES: McCandliss, Scott, Cox, Moore
NOES: Malcolm
ABSENT: None
City Council Minutes - 12 - October 19, 1982
13. Ordinance 2010 Establishing a prima facie speed limit of 25 & 30
miles per hour on Sequoia Street - First reading
(City Engineer)
The ordinance establishes:
(1) A 30 mph speed limit on Sequoia Street from BrancLVwine
Avenue to West Point Drive;
(2) A 25 mph speed limit on Sequoia Street from Oleander
Avenue to Brandywine Avenue.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Cole stated that on June 7 the City Engineer presented the
Council with a report on the lights at the "H" Street Trolley. The spokesman
who requested that the lights be moved is now working with MTDB to keep the
lights operating all day. The staff therefore is not doing anything on this
matter until MTDB makes a determination.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
15. Report on dumping of waste materials behind FedMart Store {Director of
Building and Housing)
At the September 21, 1982 Council meeting, the City Council in response to a
citizen request during oral communications requested that staff investigate
the complaint that a considerable amount of trash has been dumped behind the
old FedMart store at 1383 Third Avenue.
On October 8, 1982 a certified letter was sent to the owners of record of the
property directing them to abate the nuisance by the complete removal of all
garbage, trash and debris in the alley, at the loading dock, and around the
building in compliance with Sections 8.24.020 and 8.24.050 of the City
Municipal Code.
MSUC (Scott/Mal col m) to accept the report.
16. Report on Mobilehome Committee (Community Development Director)
In June 1981, as a response to the space rent increase situation in mobilehome
parks in Chula Vista, the Ad Hoc Committee on Mobilehome Issues was created.
The Committee dealt extensively with the space rent issue, as well as other
issues germane to the mobilehome park environment. The space rent issue has
achieved some resolution at this point, and the committee's desire is to see a
similar body exist to monitor the space rent situation as well as to deal on a
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periodic basis with other significant problems facing the mobilehome
community. The recommendation is that the Council endorse the creation of an
independent Committee on Mobilehome Issues.
MSUC (Scott/McCandl i ss) to accept the recommendation of the staff.
Councilman Moore stated that he felt a member at large should be appointed to
this committee. Councilman Scott stated he would i~clude this in his motion
that a member at large be appointed which would make the total committee
members at ll. Councilwoman McCandliss agreed to the second. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. John Kolsters, 501 Anita Street, Chula Vista spoke of the results of the
Mobilehome Committee's actions; that they are now looking toward 145-600
evictions of tenants in mobilehome parks in the City; that there is a definite
need for the Committee to meet and make recommendations on these issues.
Mr. Cliff Roland, llO0 Industrial Boulevard cited the need for an independent
chairman. He added that five years have now gone by and that there is still
no land set aside in the City for mobilehome parks; that it is essential that
this be done. Mayor Cox said he will meet with the two groups and have them
appoint a member-at-large.
REPORT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
17. Request for reconsideration of location of the Commemorative Area of
Friendship Park (International Friendship Commission)
The International Friendship Commission requested Council reconsideration of
the location of the Commemorative Area of Friendship Park to the area adjacent
to the Public Library.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to reconsider the previous action taken on this matter.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to designate the area adjacent to the Library (Library Park)
as the Friendship Park and to rename the old General Roca Park as Eucalyptus
Park (original name) and to refer both these items for comment to the Parks
and Recreation Commission, the International Friendship Commission, and the
Library Board of Trustees.
18. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Ratification of Business Industry Steering Committee Appointments
The Mayor requested rati fi cati on of the appointments of the fol 1 owl ng
individuals to serve on the Business Industry Steering Committee: Garry
Butterfield, Dick Brown, Robert Santos, Joe Davis, Fred MoIntosh and Marie
A1 and.
MSUC ( Scott/Moore ) to ratify the appointments.
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b. Mayor Cox announced that the United Nations Day Ceremonies will take
place at 6:45 tomorrow evening at the Parkway Community Center.
c. Mayor Cox reported that the League of California Cities, San Diego
County will be having a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Town and
Country on Wednesday, October 13.
d. In answer to the Mayor's query, City Manager Cole stated that the
Planning Director will attend the meeting of the Board of Supervisors
when the discuss the 1-55 policy.
e. Mayor Cox complimented the staff and the Chamber of Commerce on the
Groundbreaking Ceremonies which took place on Saturday, October 16.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to draft a letter to the Chamber of Commerce stating
the Council's appreciation for their efforts.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Malcolm discussed the Planning Director's comments regarding the
serious staff problems he has in his department as far as updating the
requirements of the Code and other provisions and having no staff to do it.
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) for the City Manager to come back with a report regarding
this problem and how it can be taken care of.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:25 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 21
immediately following the Redevelopment Agency meeting (4 p.m.) and to the
meeting scheduled for October 26, 1982 at 7:00 p.m.
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