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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/08/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, August 24, 1982 Council Chamber _ 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of August 17 and 18, 1982 MSUC {McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes of August 17 and 18, 1982. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Introduction of 5 Japanese Students Mrs. Doris Cox, representing the Lions Club Youth Exchange Program, gave a brief history of the Exchange Program which has been in existence for twenty years. She introduced the exchange students: Akiko Nonomura, Eriko Kono, Naoko Sesage, junko Kisharno, and Tomoko Okamura. The Mayor presented each student with a Certificate and City pen and welcomed them back to visit the City of Chula Vista at a future date. b. Proclamation Co~ending Miss Softball America Team of Chula Vista In recognition of their recent national championship, the Mayor presented each member of the Chula Vista Miss Softball America Team with a certificate and City pen. The team captains presented the City Council with a memento of the Miss Softball America tournament which is to be placed in the City Hall trophy case. Councilwoman McCandliss assisted in presentation of the certificates of recognition and remarked that Miss Vicky Gonzalez was named the most valuable player for the majors. City Council Meeting -2- August 24, 1982 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Frank Chidester, representing the Historical Society of Chula Vista, discussed the relocation of an old victorian house from 166 Third Avenue to 644 Second Avenue. Director of Building & Housing Grady reported that an estimated $1,342.73 will be necessary for the Public Works Department to proceed with trimming of five Pepper trees. He recommended that the tree trimming be performed by City forces, and the Building & Housing Department assist in expediting the movement of the house when ready. Ms. Corinne Matteis explained the route of the house movement down Third Avenue from "E" Street to "J" Street, east on "J", North on Second to the north lot. The house will be set at an angle in order to be seen at the best advantage. Ms. Matteis indicated that the lot at Second Avenue should be cleared by October 1. Director of Building & Housing Grady expressed concern that the moving of the building is actually a staff operation and doesn't concern the City Council. However, the Council is being consulted because of the trimming of the Pepper trees. (Councilman Scott left the meeting at this time.) MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to authorize pruning of the trees or trimming back of the trees and request staff to prepare a normal schedule of the trimming of the trees to be presented to the Council in two weeks. Mayor Cox suggested in the interest of preserving older homes of the City, it would be more appropriate for the City to incur the cost of tree trimming. Councilwoman McCandliss requested that the Council be assured of ample staff analysis with this regard. In response to Councilman Malcolm's query guaranteeing repayment from the owner, City Manager Cole stated that the City would estimate tree trimming expenses and request deposit from the owner. b. Mr. E. L. Robbins, 488 Elm Avenue, Chula Vista, requested information on item no. ll r~garding the low rate refuse situation. Assistant City Manager Asmus reported that this item has been docketed for the September 7 City Council meeting and will be a preliminary item for adjustment and rates. A hearing regarding actual rates will not be able to occur along with the decision on the mandatory rate collection until a public hearing has been advertised. c. Mr. Robert Ghiloni, presented a list of questions to the Council with regard to the Starlight Center. In addition, Mr. Ghiloni commented on mandatory trash collection rates. City Council Meeting -3- August 24, 1982 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Permission to use library area for the Annual Book Sale on October 9, 1982 has been requested by Friends of the Library. MSUC {Moore/McCandliss) to approve this request subject to staff conditions. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS 5. Resolution 10987 Releasing Lien for Assessment No. ll, 1911 Block Act, Phase XIV (City Engineer) On April lO, 1973, by Resolution No. 6810, the City Council approved the spread of assessments for the Phase XIV 1911 Block Act District. In order to guarantee the payment of assessments, liens were filed against the affected properties with the County recorder. The owner of Parcel No. 1 567-250-2 {assessment no. 11) has paid off the assessment in full. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 6. Resolution 10988 Adopting Uniform Building Valuations (Director of Building and Housing) By Resolution No. 5656 adopted by the City Council on May 26, 1970, the principal of the Uniform Standards for building valuations throughout San Diego County was endorsed. The San Diego Area Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials recently adopted and approved a new set of building valuation mulipliers for 1982-83. This building increase valuation is approximately nine percent over the existing valuation. The increase in the valuation will result in about a 10% increase in the building permit fee. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 7. Resolution 10989 Amending the Fire Protection Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the City of National City and the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District (Director of Public Safety) The Fire Protection Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the City of National City and Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District has been in effect since March 1982. With the exception of the utilization of Lower Sweetwater Volunteer Firefighters, its implementation has been satisfactory. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. City Council Meeting -4- August 24, 1982 8a. Resolution 10990 Approving MOU concerning wages and other terms and conditions of employment with the Chula Vista Employees Association for Fiscal Year 1982-83 /Assistant City Manager) A Memorandum of Understanding with the Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA) has been concluded by the City's negotiating team. Commencing September 3, 1982, a 6% contribution towards the employees' share of PERS retirement costs will be made by the City. Employees will receive a lump sum reimbursement of 6% for PERS payments already made for the period July 9 through September 2, 1982. Certain classifications will receive special adjustments effective July 9, 1982. In addition, the MOU contains the following: cafeteria system of benefits, recognized hard holidays/floating holidays), dues deduction, shift differential, and PERS 195g survivors benefit. 8b. Resolution 10991 Approving MOU concerning wages and other terms and conditions of employment with the Western Council of Engineers for Fiscal Year 1982-83 The 1982-83 Memorandum of Understanding with the Western Council of Engineers includes the following changes: (1) a 6.25% salary increase effective July 9, 1982, an extraordinary service differential, health and welfare (cafeteria system of benefits increase), holidays, (floating holiday decreased), and dues deduction. 8c. Resolution 10992 Establishing the compensation and fringe benefit plan for unrepresented/unclassified employees for Fiscal Year 1982-83 This resolution establishes the compensation and fringe benefit plan for the unclassified/unrepresented employees for FY 1982-83. The unclassified clerical employees will receive a 7% contribution from the City towards their share of PERS retirement costs. A 7% lump sum reimbursement for the payments already made for the period July 9 through September 2, 1982, will be issued. In addition, special adjustments for the clerical employees will be made in their salaries; hard holidays will be increased (same as CVEA); floating holidays will be reduced (same as CVEA); and the cafeteria plan allotment will remain the same as in the previous year. 8d. Resolution 10993 Establishing compensation plan for Middle Management Employees for Fiscal Year 1982-83 This resolution provides for the establishment of a compensation plan for middle management employees for Fiscal Year 1982-83. All Middle Management employees, excluding the Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs and Police Captains will receive a 6.25% increase in salary effective July 9, 1982. Compensation for the Fire Marshal, Batallion Chiefs, and Police Captains will be considered separately. A 5.8% equity adjustment has been included for the Deputy City Clerk as well. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. City Council Meeting -5- August 24, 1982 8e. Unanimous Consent Item Resolution 10994 Urging the League of California Cities to request amendments to the Government Code to reduce the representation of special districts on a Local Agency Formation Commission RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. 9. Ordinance 2000 Levying taxes on all property in the City of Chula Vista for the Fiscal Year 1982-83 (Director of Finance) In accordance with Proposition 13, the City Council is required annually to set the appropriate tax rate for debt service, before September 1 of each year. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading & adopted, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9a. Ordinance 2001 Amending Section 15.48.110 and adding a new Section 15.48.105 to Chapter 15.48 of the Chula Vista Municipal ~i~i~ all relating to public pool inspections and permits reading City Attorney Lindberg informed the Council that this item should have been included in the original adoption of the amendments to the Food Handling Ordinance in order to increase the inspection fees in accordance with County fees to prevent any loss factor. With regard to "singling out" the American Red Cross, Mr. Lindberg indicated that this is the organization that was specifically named in the County Ordinance, and the City of Chula Vista is following this procedure. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to amend the ordinance to include "or like organization" after the statement in the ordinance "...sponsored by the American Red Cross." MSUC (McCandliss/Moore} to place ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent,passed and approved unanimously. CONTINUED ~ATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES lO. Ordinance 1998 Establishing speed limits on Telegraph Canyon Road between Interstate 805 and O1 d Telegraph Canyon Road (the access road to Archway Inn) Second reading and adoption (City Engineer) MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -6- August 24, 1982 ll. Ordinance 1999 Amending Chapter 8.24 by adding thereto a new Section 8.24.190 all relating to reduction of residential refuse rates for low volume users - Second reading and -,, adoption (City Manager) MSC (McCandliss/Cox) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved. Councilman Malcolm voted "no." 12. Report from Planning Commission on proposed EastLake General Plan Amendment and Planned Community Zone (Director of Planning) a. Resolution 10995 Certifying as complete and adequate the final Master Environmental Impact Report 81-3 (MEIR-B1-3) for the EastLake Development Mayor Cox informed the public that tonight's discussion on the EastLake Plan would not include a public hearing. Acting Director of Planning Gray explained that at their August 18 meeting the Planning Commission concurred (by a 5-2 vote) with the City Council's action of July 15, 1982. Therefore, he recommended certification of the Master EIR, adoption of the resolution amending the General Plan for EastLake along with CEQA findings and a statement of overriding considerations for the project, and adoption of an ordinance establishing the planned community zone for EastLake subject to recommended conditions contained in the Planning Community District Regulations as amended. Councilwoman McCandliss informed the Council of a letter received from the Sweetwater Community Planning Group with regard to the EastLake Project. She requested that Council recess in order to review this correspondence. City Attorney Lindberg advised against the Council's consideration of this written communication since the public hearing has been closed. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. b. Resolution 10996 Amending the General Plan for the EastLake I and future urban area by adopting the EastLake Policy Plan RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. c. Ordinance 2002 Amending the zoning map or maps established by Section 19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, prezoning that certain area designated as EastLake I to P-C zoning and adopting General Plan consistency findings in accordance with Government Code Section 65860 MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -7- August 24, 1982 Acting Director of Planning Gray recalled a request from the Sweetwater Community Planning Group and the Sierra Club regarding a request of the Sierra Club in working with the City in the revision of the General Plan in the coming year, as well as encouraging property owners to continue the agricultural operation of that land. The Sweetwater Community Planning Group has expressed an interest in the General Plan, particularly in respect to making their plan compatible with the City's. In response to the Council's two referral s with this regard, the Planning Department has prepared draft resolutions that will be provided to the Council at their September 7 meeting and to the two planning groups as well in order to obtain their input. City Attorney Lindberg reminded Council members that due process rights should be given to all outside parties with this regard. 13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Cole submitted information with regard to the August 26 meeting on the Watt Development. This information prepared by the City Engineer is in response to the 13 questions and also a flow chart of information on the improvement district. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 14. Report - Accident hazard on "H" Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue (City Engineer) In response to a request for a traffic study on "H" Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenue, the City Traffic Engineer's review of accident records and driveway locations shows that several driveways along "H" Street may require modification to limit or improve access. These techniques range from installing a median island in "H" Street to rebuilding/realigning driveways. The techniques to be applied first should be those which are simple, low cost, and cause the least impact to development along "H" Street. In response to Councilman Moore's question concerning staff providing a liaison with the Chamber of Commerce regarding streets and sidewalks affecting businesses, City Engineer Lippitt remarked that although the Chamber of Commerce was not contacted, property owners were notified and this item was heard by the Safety Commission. The Council was also advised that Mr. Benthien has not taken a position on staff's recommendation, however, he was present at the Safety Commission meeting. Using an overhead projector, City Engineer Lippitt described the installation of the temporary median between Fig and Fourth Avenue. MSUC {Malcolm/Moore) to accept the report and implement the two steps requested by staff. MSUC IMoore/Cox) that v/hen staff is considering changes to the streets' usage, that they maintain a liaison with the Chamber of Commerce while still in the planning stage. City Council Meeting -8- August 24, 1982 15. Report on Route 54 Freeway A1 ternate Ramp Designs at Broadway (National City Boulevard) and Fourth Avenue (Highland Avenue) (City Engineer) On June 21, 1982, the City Engineer received a letter from the California Department of Transportation which discussed proposed changes in the design of Broadway and Fourth Avenue interchanges on Route 54. CalTrans proposes two al ternate designs: A1 ternate 1 col 1 ector roads, and Alternate 2 - diamond ramps. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report and authorize the City Engineer to inform CalTrans that the City's choice is Alternate No. 2. 16. Report on new Golf Course Green's Fees (Director of Parks & Recreation) By Resolution No. 10548 adopted on May 18, 1981, the City Council established new green's fees for the Municipal Golf Course. In response to Mayor Cox's question concerning comparison of the Chula Vista twilight fees with other municipal golf courses in the County, Di rector of Parks & Recreation Pfister indicated that the City's twilight fees are reflective of the County golf courses. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the report. 17. Report on South County Council on Aging (SCCOA) request for temporary office space to house "Shared Housing" Program (Director of Parks and Recreation) The written request from South County Council on Aging (SCCOA) President, Joyce Beardsley, for temporary office space from the City of Chula Vista was requested on August 12, 1982. Immediate office space is needed to expedite a "Shared Housing" program until a permanent arrangement can be secured. Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister commented that in developing the report presented to Council, staff felt that anything over six months would give a certain amount of permanency to the space required by SCCOA, therefore, staff recommends a six month agreement to provide office space at the Center for this program. MS (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report. Discussion ensued with regard to the SCCOA's attempt to secure office space in numerous locations throughout the South Bay, possibility of utilizing additional Block Grant funds for this purpose, and start-up costs incurred in initiating a program. City Council Meeting -9- August 24, 1982 SUBSTITUTE MOTION OFFERED MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to amend the main motion to allow temporary usage of facilities in the Park Way Center for a period not to exceed twelve months. Joyce Beardsley, 1768 Elmhurst, Chula Vista, 92010, representing the South County Council on A9ing requested that the City Council extend the in-kind agreement to the period of the grant. Ms. Beardsley briefly gave a background history of the problems in securing temporary office space. If the Shared Housin9 Program is successful, it was noted that additional Block Grant funds would be requested in the next fiscal year. Councilwoman McCandliss suggested that the agreement should require relocatin9 at the end of one year; thereby allowing the pro9ram to establish itself and be prepared to move into a more full operation in a more permanent establishment. 18. Report on program to seek proposals with Specialty Printing Companies to provide Golf Score Cards at no cost to the City (Director of Parks and Recreation Jimmy's-on-the-Green has indicated an interest in a proposal made by a specialty printing company for providing golf score cards to the City at no cost. The restaurant will also pick up the cost to provide pencils with the restaurant's name imprinted on them. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the report. 19. Report - Proposed modifications to the Cardroom Ordinance (Director of Public Safety) On May 18, 1982, the Council was requested to amend the Cardroom Ordinance with regard to the number of licenses and the procedure for awarding new licenses through a lottery system. At that time, Council directed staff to work with the current cardroom operators and to return with appropriate changes in the ordinance along with a recommendation on the card game called Panguinque. Director of Public Safety Winters noted a correction to the staff report under Fiscal Impact. The amount for increased card table fees will provide the City "$5,400" annually. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to delete reference in the report to reducing (at some future date) from three to two because of revocation of a license. MSC (Moore/Cox) to accept the staff report as modified and bring back an ordinance with the amendments as discussed. Councilman Malcolm voted "no." City Council Meeting -lO- August 24, 1982 Discussion followed concerning staff's recommendation in the reduction of cardroom license operators, revocation of licenses, cardroom operation hours lincluding operation on Sunday), prohibition a9ainst the card game - "P "be removed, and subsequent to approval of recommendations 2 and 3 of an the staff report, a monthly charge per card table be increased. City Attorney Lindberg stated that cardrooms can be limited to three as long as certain restraints are not imposed. Those being in terms of the qualifications of a holder of a cardroom license would be that the party who would request approval would not have been convicted of any criminal activity associated with such a business or with a similar enterprise. Further discussion followed regarding the lottery system and its comparison with restricted trade. Mr. Terry Cloper, 860-D Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, 92011, expressed his concern as a cardroom operator in San Diego, in the South Bay area. He particularly expressed concern with the hazards of increasing operating hours until 2:00 a.m. noting that the only plus with this type of amendment would be to create more revenue for cardroom owners; however, the longer operating hours would be detrimental to the citizens of Chula Vista. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Cox announced that at a special meeting, the City Council selected Mr. William Cannon and Tom Shipe to fill the vacancies on the Planning Commission. Their terms of office will extend through June 30, 1986. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman McCandliss reported that the Southwood Psychiatric Facility has received their Certificate of Need with a few modifications from the State and will be moving ahead with their expansion. Councilman Moore noted that the Community Appearance Program was not listed on the Council tickler. City Manager Cole indicated that it will be taken care of. ADjOURNMENT AT 8:44 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for August 26, 1982, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Conference Room and to the meeting scheduled for September 7, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC ',, CITY CLERK Secretary to the Community Development Di rector STATE OF CALIFORNIA) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO) ss ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING CITY OF CHULA VISTA) I, Patricia E. Wesp, being first duly sworn depose and say: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and Acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California; That the Adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Tuesday, August 24, 1982 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday, August 25, 1982 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of August 24, 1982 was held. ~trici~ng I)epufy ~1~ Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 1982 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 Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. August 24, 1982 The City Council met in the Council Conference Room, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California on the above date at 6:00 p.m. with the following: Councilmen present: Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. until Tuesday, August 24, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, California for the regular City Council meeting. I, PATRICIA E. WESP, Acting Deputy City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California~ DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the Meeting of August 24, 1982. \ PATRICIA E. WESP, Acting Deputy City Clerk CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, August 24, 1982 - 6:00 p.m. Council Conference Room, City Hall ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore Councilmen absent: None &TINUATION OF INTERVIEW PROCESS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES The purpose of the meeting was to complete the process of interviewing those applicants who have submitted applications requesting appointment to the Planning Commission. Mr. Fred Drew, 1275 Banner Avenue, Chula Vista - was interviewed by Council followed by the following Ballots: On the First Ballot each Councilmember voted for four applicants and anyone receiving three or more votes continued to the Second Ballot. First Ballot William S. Cannon (3) (Cox, Scott, Malcolm) Robert E. Crane (3) (Cox, Malcolm, Moore) Fred Drew (1) (Malcolm) Joe DiRienzo (0) Rose M. Fox (0) Jim Ladd (0) Nancy L. Palmer (0) Johanna Paladino (4) (Cox, Scott, MCCandliss, Moore) Vir9il Stevenson (0) Robert Tugenberg (1) (McCandliss) Gerald G. Willjams (3) (Scott, McCandliss, Moore) Thomas L. Shipe (5) (Cox, Scott, McCandliss, Malcolm, Moore) On the Second Ballot each Councilmember voted for three applicants and anyone receiving three or more votes continued to the Third Ballot. Second Ballot William S. Cannon (3) (Cox, Scott, Malcolm) Robert E. Crane (4) (Cox, McCandliss, Malcolm, Moore) Johanna Paladino (2) (McCandliss, Moore) Thomas L. Shipe (3) (Cox, Scott, Malcolm) Gerald G. Williams (3) (Scott, McCandliss, Moore) On the Third Ballot each Councilmember voted for two applicants. Third Ballot !liam S. Cannon (3) (Cox, Scott, Malcolm) .jbert E. Crane (2) (Malcolm, Moore) Thomas L. Shipe (3) (Cox, Scott, McCandliss) Gerald G. Williams (2) (McCandliss, Moore) ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA COUNCIL Page Two August 24, 1982 MSC (Scott/Cox) that William S. Cannon and Thomas L. Shipe be appointed to fill the vacant seats on the City's Planning Commission. (McOandliss voted '~o") ADJOURNMENT at 6:50 p.m. to the meeting scheduled at 7:00 p.m., August 24~ 1982, in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Patricia Wesp, Secretary to the MayCr~