HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/07/09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, July 9, 1996
6:10 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chambers
Public Services Building
Councilmembem Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, and Mayor Herton.
John D. Goss, City Manager; Ann Y. Moore, Acting City Attorney; and
Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 29, 1996 (Special Meeting/Workshop of the City Council), June 4,
1996 (City Council Meeting), June 10, 1996 (Special Meeting/Workshop of the City Council), June 11, 1996 (City
Council Meeting), June 18, 1996 (City Council Meeting), and June 18, 1996 (Joint Meeting of the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency).
Councilman Alevy stated that Item Number 13 on June 11, 1996 minutes regarding the fence at Bettie Warren's
house is on this agenda also for consideration. The vote that Council took was that the two existing fences were
to be removed immediately; only the gate has been removed. Council also denied an encroachment permit for a
fence within the City property. That is exactly what Council is being asked to discuss this evening. Because we
have already voted on this, Council would have to make a motion to reconsider before we could discuss it in today's
meeting.
Councilman Rindone stated that on June 18th, the item was brought back. The Council voted 4-1 to refer it back
to staff for review, because the offer of the applicant was different in that she was requesting only for the portion
that was currently within the fence on her property. That was not the proposal Council voted on the previous week
which was to sell all land of all parcels to all perspective land owners. As a result of that, it was referred to staff
to review the new offer and eonsiderstion. What has come back to Council tonight is a review of that change and
a recommendation from staff for consideration. So the item before Council is in response to the June 18th meeting,
not the June llth meeting.
Councilman Alevy responded that the Resolution alludes to the fact that at the ~'une llth meeting Council denied
an encroachment permit, etc. Also, the first paragraph of the staff report on tonlght's agenda describes what took
place on June llth. He wanted to make the point that voting on the minutes, there was an issue which he felt
should be brought up.
Mr. Goss clarified that the staff report for Item 14 states that Ms. Warren requested at the June 251h Council
meeting that the Council reconsider their decision and sell to her only the portion of land enclosed by the fence.
Council directed staff to return with a recommendation.
Mayor Herton suggested that we address this issue when we get to Item 14.
MSC (Rindone/Alevy) to approve the minutes of May 29, 1996; June 4, 1996; June 10, 1996; and June I1,
1996; and June 18, 1996 (City Council meeting); June 18, 1996 (joint meeting of the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency). Councilman Padilla abstained from the May 29 and June 18 meetings.
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4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Proclamation commending the Chula Vista Police Explorers, Post 831. The proclamation war presented
by Mayor Hotton to Agent Carole Snyder and Officer Rubin Gama.
b. Proclamation commending the Chula Vista Fire Explorers. The proclamation war presented by Mayor
Hotton to Robert Bryant, Jr. and Greg Sedlacek.
c. Proclamation expressing congratulations to the United States Postal Service on its 25th Anniversary
under the Postal Reorganization Act. The proclamation war presented to Chula Vista Postmaster Don Marbrey
by Mayor Horton.
Mayor Horton announced that the Honorable Judith McConnel, judge in the California Superior Court for the
County of San Diego, rendered her statement of decision this morning in a law suit against the City of Chula Vista,
MCA Inc and Bitterlin Price, development partners. Judge McConnel concluded and ordered that the Petition for
Writ of Mandate is denied. Judgemerit shall be entered in favor of the Respondents, and the Respondents were
awarded cost of suit. The City of Chula Vista prevailed and won. She publicly acknowledged the exceptional and
superior job that the Deputy City Attorney, Glen Goggins did in the pre-ttial preparation ar well as his stellar job
in representing the City before Judge McConael. She wrote in the judgement what an excellent job he did which
is unheard of. She also thanked the contract attorney, Chris Good of Latham and Walkins, and Joe Monaco,
Environmental Projects Manager from the Community Development Department; Cluls Sa/omone, Commtmity
Development Director; and Ann Moore, Acting City Attorney, who provided, during the preparation of the
Environmental Impact Report, information which was needed. She congratulaWd everyone for a job well done,
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Item pulled.' 6)
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, headings were read, reading
of the text war waived, passed, and approved 5-0; except on item 8 Councilman Rindone registered an abstention.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Letter from the Interim City Attorney stating that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed
Session on June 25, 1996. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed.
b. Resignations from the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee - Rosalinda Nava and Douglas
Fuller. It is recommended that the resignations be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post
immediately according to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Public Library.
c. Letter of resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission - Dan Sweetwood. It is
recommended that the resignation be accepted with regret and the City Clerk be directed to post immediately
eccording to the Maddy Act in the Clerk's Office and the Library.
6. RESOLUTION 18353 REJECTING BIDS FOR "CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) RENOVATIONS, PHASE II (MAIN LIBRARY, POLICE BUILDING, PUBLIC
SERVICES BUILDING, AND PARKWAY RECREATION CENTER) AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR
OF BUILDING AND HOUSING TO READVERTISE THE REVISED PROJECT - The City's ADA
Coordinator, along with the Building Projects Supervisor from the Public Works Department, reviewed the work
to be performed and determined to eliminate one project that is being done by a different department. Staff
recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Building and Housing)
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Councilman Rindone wanted to know why there was a four month delay from the time bids were opened and it
coming to Council.
Building and Housing Director, Ken Larsen, replied that there was interest and review by the City Attorney's Office
on the bid specifications and the bid package. There was also a modification of the package which included
advancing additional projects within the package.
Councilman Rindone stated his only concem was that the in-house design work for these additional project had not
been completed. Why did we go out to bid if we wanted them to be included because every time we go out to bid,
it is expensive. This seemed to vary from our usual procedures. He understands that staff is requesting to rebid.
He will support the reconunendafion.
RESOLUTION 18353 OFI~ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, heading read, text waived, passed,
and approved 5-0.
7. RESOLUTION 18354 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SAN
DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION (SDTC) FOR UNIFIED TELEPHONE INFORMATION SYSTEM - This
third Amendment continues Chula Vista Transit's pafficipation in the regional transit information system at a cost
of $36,532. Staff recommends approval of the resolufmn. (Director of Public Works)
8. RESOLUTION 18355 ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGULATING THE PRACTICE
OF INSTALLING PLASTIC DELINEATORS AS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON CITY STREETS -
On 1/16/96, Council requested information regarding staffs plans to phase out existing delineator locations and
staffs intent regarding future installation of traffic delineators. The report will address those concerns. Staff
recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
* $ * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
9. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF THE OTAY RANCH RESERVE FUND FEE - On 5/14/96,
Council established the Otay Ranch Reserve Fund Program which has two components: (a) a Reserve Fund fee to
be paid by the developer/applicant, and (b) the Otay Ranch Property Tax Transfer Agreement with the County of
San Diego. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading. (Deputy City Manager Thomson and
Director of Finance)
ORDINANCE 2683 ESTABLISHING THE OTAY RANCH RESERVE FUND FEE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION 18288, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE OTAY RANCH RESERVE
FUND PROGRAM (first reading)
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There was no one present
wishing to address the item.
MSUC (Horton/Padilla) to continue the item to June 16, 1996.
10. PUBLIC HEARING PCZ 96-B; REQUEST TO REZONE PROM R2P TO MHP PORTIONS OF
PROPERTY TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 25, 000 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 415/445 ORANGE
AVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING THESE AREAS INTO AN EXISTING MOBILE HOME
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PARK -TERRY ENTERPRISES - The proposal is to rezone two areas totaling approximately 25, 000 square feet
from the existing zoning designation of R2P (Duplex residential with precise plan modifier) to MHP ('Mobile home
park zone) in order to allow these areas to be officially consolidated into the existing surrounding mobile home park.
Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading. (Director of Planning)
ORDINANCE 2684 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
19.18.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 25,000 SQUARE FEET OF
LAND LOCATED AT 415/445 ORANGE AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ORANGE AVENUE
BETWEEN BROADWAY AND FOURTH AVENUE, FROM R2P (DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL WITH
PRECISE PLAN MODIFIER) TO MBP (MOBILE HOME PARK ZONE) (tint reading)
This being the time and place as advertised, the public heating was declared open. There being no one present to
address the item, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Rindone asked who was the applicant since the staff report did not identify the individual, He requested
that in the future the applicant be identified.
Planning DirecWr Letmr responded it was Terry Enterprises.
ORDINANCE 2684 PLACED ON FIRST READING BY MAYOR HORTON, heading read, text waived,
passed, and approved 5-0.
11. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE AND RELATED
CHANGES TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE - The Master Fee Schedule is recommended to be revised as a result
of adjustments in existing fees and fines and additional fees and fines which were approved as part of the adoption
of the fiscal year 1996/97 budget. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance and Budget
Manager)
RESOLUTION 18356 AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO EFFECT CHANGES IN
DESIGNATED EXISTING FEES AND ADDITION OF NEW FEES
Finance Director, Robert Powell, entered a correction found on page 11-6, Exhibit A. The fees have bean doubled
from what they should be.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
· Antonio Tortes, 3055 Picasso Drive, Bonita, 91202, He recommended that we allow a jumping gym.
Parks and Recreation Director, Jess Valemmela stated that the new fea establishes an opportunity for astro jumps
and moon bounces at the large pavilions.
Councilman Moot asked if someone would have to come to the City to get a permit or would we work through
potential vendors and allow them to issue the permit and to remit the fea back to the City.
Director Valenvaela responded that they had not completely worked the policies and procedures out yet. They had
envisioned the groups would come to the City and fill out a portnit. Ira party wanted to rent a shelter for a day,
they would also have the vendor added to the list and identified within our permitting form.
Councilman Moot stated he had talked with the owner of A-Party Rentals. He had expressed a willingness to
actually cooperat~ with the City and at no cost to the City participate in collecting the fea and remitting it to the City
as well.
Director Valenzuela stated that they had in mind ideas such as bidding to party groups, and thought that on an
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individual basis this might work out. He would be reluctant to pass on administrative fee to other groups. He wants
to be assured that we will get 100% of the revenue.
Councilman Alevy asked if this would be one of the things that people could do through the Internet and not have
to make a trip to city hall.
Director Valenzuela responded that they would love to get to that point eventually.
Councilman Rindone asked what was the net increase in funds generated that would be due to the increased fees
as proposed by this resolution.
Finance Director, Robert Powall, responded that this would be generating an additional $113,000.
Councilman Rindone asked why was there a proposal under the non-residential card fee to decrease by 33 %.
Budget Manager, Dawn Hening, stat~l that last year, we increased this fee from $10 to $30 because we anticipated
we had enough volume and that the public would buy into this increase. What they found out was that the fee was
created too high, and we lost revenue. They picked a $20 fee in hopes to fred the fight place in the market.
Councilman Rindone felt these justifications were reasonable. He asked why was the fee for the non-resident
swimming participants was $34.50 instead of an even $35.00
Budget Manager Herring replied that this should have been $34 instead of $34.50.
RESOLUTION 18356 OF~ERED BY COUNCILMAN PADILLA, heading read, text waived, passed and
approved 5-0.
12. PUBLIC HEARING ZAV-96-12; APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO INCREASE THE HEIGHT OF A ROOFTOP SIGN FROM 35 FEET
TO 42 FEET FOR THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 396 "E" STREET IN THE C-T
THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL ZONE - MARTIN ALTBAUM - This is an appeal from the Planning
Commission's denial of a request for a variance to allow the construction of a rooftop sign to 42 feet in height for
the commercial building located at 396 "E" Street, within the C-T Thoroughfare Commercial zone. The C-T zone
limits the height of rooftop signs to 35 feet above grade. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director
of Planning)
RESOLUTION 18357 DENYING THE APPEAL OF COIN MART FROM THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND THEREBY DENYING A VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A ROOF-MOUNTED SIGN TO 42 FEET ABOVE GRADE FOR THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 396 "E" STREET WITHIN THE C-T THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL ZONE
The applicant had requested that the item be continued to August 20, 1996.
Mayor Horton requested that when this item comes back, she would like staff to give Council some type of visuals
of the facility when it was a bank with the other sign which was consistent with what the applicant is trying to do
in order to give Council a better feel of what the impact of the sign of this size will have on the community.
MSC 0torton/Alevy) to continue item to August 20, 1996 with Councilman Rindone abstaining since he owns
property within the area.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Ayers, 44 E. Mankato Street, Chula Vista, 91910. He has had several people approach him recently
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inquiring why Chula Vista did not have a Veterans Preference Point like the federal and state government does.
He stated that he had worked on this about 20 years ago. He recently went to the City Clerk's Office and found
out that it was adopted by Ordinance in May 1967. He began to wonder that if we are not following the Veterans
Preference Points, then how many other ordinances are there that are not being followed. He felt this should be
researched.
Mr. Goss stated these were very prevalent in local, state, and federal government for a number of years. He
believed they were now invalidated at some point in time, but we can come back with a repo/t on this.
· Steve Palma, 176 Montgomery Street, Chula Vista, 91911. He was helping businesses come to Chula
Vista. There was an individual who wanted to open a machine and repair shop in a shopping center and tried to
get an end location. He could not get it because the brokers that were dealing with it didn't respond, and they were
replaced. He is now located on Broadway between Anita and Main Street in South Chula Vista and is ready to
open. There is an ordinance that states if you are in the middle of the center you have to get a conditional use
permit. In the paper work, it is just as though you were going to bnild the full-fledged project. The shopping
center has been losing money for the last two and half years because of vacancies. If we are going to be business-
friendly, there should be a way that the Planning Department can actually look at a project before someone has
signed a mountain of paper.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ACTION ITEMS
13. RESOLUTION 18358 ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING A TARGET
MINIMUM RESERVE LEVEL FOR THE GENERAL FUND - Although the City has historically considered
the need to maintain reserve levels when arriving at budgetary decisions, it is felt that a written policy establishing
a target minimum reserve level would assist beth the Council and management to focus on the this important fiscal
consideration in order to insure the continued fiscal solvency of the City. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Finance)
CounciJman Padilia asked where would we be now with the current adopted budget in terms of percentage of overall
budget for general fund reserves?
Finance Director, Robert Pewell, responded that it would probably be about 6 percent.
Councilman Rindone stated this was a minimum reserve for the general operating budget only. In the past, the
minimal level for the operating budget had exceeded ten percent. Although he felt that 10 percent might be more
appropriate than 8 percent, the bottom line is that 8 percent is established as a floor or minimum. Currently, with
the budget that was adopted, it is approximately 6 percent. There will be some additional revenues that was not
considered during the budget process from the SDG&E bond sale. Once those monies are included, it will change
from what was a budget plan to one that will be in the black and not in the red unless there are other MOUs. He
recommended that Council approved staffs recommendation and review this in one year.
Councilman Alevy concurred, but felt this should be included in the mid-year budget report.
Councilman Moot felt this was a good policy to set a minimum reserve. He suggested that Council consider
creating an Ad Hoc Budget Committee because it is his feeling that the current budget is much closer to the line
than he is comforhible with. We did approve a technical operating deficit although it was quite small. However,
we are in the process of negotiating agreements which will immediately increase that deficit if approved. We also
have a situation where many employees in the City have not had a raise in four years. He believed that the budget
just approved anticipated certain revenue sources that did not come In at the levels last year that was anticipated
which caused us to go into our reserves substantially about 40%. While we approved a lean and tight budget, it
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is one that Council needs to keep a very close watch on. He felt it would be prudent for Council to plan some long-
term budgeting strategy so that as the State comes out of the recession and the revenues begin to pick up that we
have a very clear idea from a policy perspective as how Council wants to handle both the budget for next year, and
if revenue sources pick up, where those monies should be first allocated. He would be willing to spend some extra
time on an Ad Hoc Budget Committee to address long term budget strategies and goals.
Councilman Rindone stated that by Charter we are required to have the Director of Finance provide quarterly
reports to the Council to review. He would like to add the suggestion that insWad of those disseminated to us
quarterly as required by the Charter that we request the City Manager to provide them as an official agenda item
for information and allow the Council to review that.
RESOLUTION 18538 OI~'FERED BY COUNCILMAN RINDONE, heading read, text waived, passed, and
approved 5-0. Included in this that quarterly reports prepared by the Director of Finance as required by the
Charter be agendized for review by the Council quarterly at least for the coming year.
14. RESOLUTION 18359 AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NORTH OF "D"
STREET AND FIRST AVENUE TO BETTIE WARREN AT 89 FIRST AVENUE - On 6/11/96, Council denied
an encroachment permit to Bettie Warren to maintain a chain link fence she had constructed within a parcel owned
by the City and made a decision not to offer to sell the property to the adjacent property owners. Ms. Warren has
requested that Council reconsider their decision and sell to her only the portion of the land enclosed by the fence.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works)
John Lippitt stated the gate is installed. The area in question is the grass area within the chain-link fence. The
fence encroachment is about 12.3 feet wide and ends in a triangle at the south end by the concrete slab which is a
driveway.
· Bettie Warren, 89 First Street, Chula Vista, 91910. She stated that the bottom line was security. She lived
in a remote area with no street lights or police patrol. She had a wooden fence where the chain-link fence is now
for about 20 years. She was afraid, so she put up the chain-link in place of the wooden fence and then asked for
the permit which was revoked. Now she is asking to purchase that small piece of property that is within that chain
link fence if it is not cost prohibitive, and if they will grant a variance for the fence to remain five feet because
without it, her security is gone. She stated that the signs installed by the City states that motorized vehicles are
prohibited but does not include by what authority. She requested that a prohibition be added to the sign stating as
ordered by the City of Chula Vista. She also requested that the sign on the gate include that usage after 8:00 p.m.
and before 6:00 a.m. be prohibited.
· Steve Palma, 176 Montgomery Street, Chula Vista, 91911, speaking on behalf of the Rosebank Organizing
Committee. He stated that if there is going to be any discussion about any property anywhere, he asked that a
decision be delayed until staff has an opportunity to go back to the Rosebank Community. When the Rosebank
Community came to the public hearings, it was clear to them that the property which was being voted on was the
new lawn that was planted. The Council said that they would not sell the 456 square feet of property, the illegal
fence would come down and if there was a fence put up, it would be along the correct property line. He
encouraged Council not to set a precedent of a five foot high front fence.
Councilman Alevy stated he was opposed to this because the democratic process; we had a legitimate noticed
hearing on this issue. His tendency is to listen to an entire neighborhood instead of just one person. In this case,
Ms. Warren took it upon herself to place a fence where she wanted it and then asked for permission afterwards.
This is wrong. He is aware that there is a problem in this neighborhood. However, Council cannot be called upon
to settle all the arguments of personality and disagreements in communities. The reality is that this community is
confident that when they came before Council during a noticed public heating that there was a decision made. The
City didn't do what they said they would do quickly enough. There is a game being played to stall to get one's way
using the system. We have already decided not to sell this land. He stated that Ms. Warren was willing to buy
the property in front of her home if the price is less than $1,000 and if we allow her to keep the 5 foot fence.
Staff's recommendation is that the land should be sold for $1,870 plus roughly $1,000 in closure costs.
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Mayor Hefton stated that the issue is whether Ms. Warren wants to buy the property for the amount $2,870.
Ms. Warren stated that was too high. And if you won't grant the variance for the fence to remain, then forget the
whole thing.
Councilman Padilia asked staff if they had discussions with Ms. Warren regarding the price.
Ms. Warren stated she was told about $1,000 by the City Manager. Mr. Swanson was in the office at the same
time.
Mr. Goss stated that at that time, they were talking about generalities. Subsequently staff has gone forward and
done comparable sales in the area and has a more precise amount. He has not had a chance to review this with
staff. The point is that this is a frontage which is not on a public street and it doesn't have access to a public street
except through an easement or by crossing another person's property. This usually diminishes the value of the
property. When the temperahies were done, he was not sure if they really took into account. He was not sure
there was anything comparable to this property.
Mayor Herton stated she had no problem in selling Ms. Warren the property. She was down there this aRemoon
and as she was coming down the hill, all of sudden there were six young boys that came up beside her on their
bicycles. She almost ran over one of them. It did scare her since they came from nowhere. They proceeded
through the area for pedestrians. Dust was flying; they were rowdy and noisy. She felt for Ms. Warren in her
privacy situation, but it was not Council's position to give the property away. She suggested that she sit down with
staff to see what can be worked out, analyze this further as to what the fair market value will be for this small
parcel of property and come beck to Council when there is something concrete.
Ann Moore, Acting City Attorney, stated that the variance was not before City Council and was not noticed. This
cannot be considered tonight.
Public Works Director, John Lippitt, stated that she needed to talk with the planning Director. A variance is an
administrative process which does not need to come to Council.
Councilman Rindone asked what the approximate cost was of the pipe gate and fencing that was installed.
Lippitt stated that it was around $1,000.
Councilman Rindone felt that the sesurity issue is essential as well as the cost. Regarding democracy, democracy
is about majority rules and minority rights. Even though the majority may have ruled in a certain way, a very
fundamental concept in a democracy is protecting those who may not be in the majority to have privileges.
Council's reconsideration is looking at the community needs and the individual needs. The community needs have
been met by providing access. Council is not reverting in its action to protect the communities' interest of access
or providing for security through there. But at the same, if even one citizen is expressing a concern on her security,
then it does warrant the Council to take another look.
MSC (Rindone/Hot'ton) to refer back to staff to consider selling the portion of the 40 foot wide property to
the owner of the abutting parcel which has been described as 456 feet at a price to be determined by staff
that appropriately reflects the value of the property.
Ms. Warren stated that if she could offer the City the amount of money that it cost to put up the gate, then the City
would not be out any money and she would have her security.
Mayor Herton stated that we also have to pay for the transaction costs which would include escww fees and staff
Mr. Goss stated that if there is a determination of no public use, then the City Council at some point in time should
make a determination what to do with excess property where there is no public use. Past policies of the City is that
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if you have unusable excess public property, a good prudent step is to sell it. The first step is to see if there is a
public use for it.
VOTE ON MOTION: Motion passed 4-1, Moot voting no.
MSUC (Padillaatorton) to refer item for evaluation for public use potential to the Parks and Recreation or
appropriate staff and to report back to Council.
15. REPORT UPDATE ON THE SMARTCOMMUNITY PROJECT ~ The SMARTCommunity project
is a joint effort with Caltrans, SDSU, UC Davis, and The Center for the New West. Staff has held two outreach
meetings and two discussion group sessions thus far and has compiled a list of potential applications. Staff
ro~onunonds Council a~pt th~ report, (Dirtier of Management and Information ~0rvi~e~)
Louie Vignapiano, Director of Management and Information Services, stated that staff consisting of Jim Thomson,
David Palmer, Barbara Bamberger, and himself began working on the SmartCommunity project in October 1995
when the City signed a contract with San Diego State University to participate in the outreach study for a project
being funded by Caltrans. The project and the funding officially ended on June 30. Chula Vista hired a consultant,
Stoorza, Ziegaus and Metzger to assist with the outreach effort. Steve Alexander and Andrea Delathwente were
present to present the findings.
Councilman Moot stated he was somewhat surprised that one of the things which did not appear on the list of things
that people wanted was the ability to handle City services via the Internet and over the computer. He was curious
as to why a program to obtain a permit did not appear on the list.
Mr. Vignapiano responded that the applying for building permits and signing up for recreation classes is included.
Its just there wee too many to list on the overhead.
Councilman Rindone asked about recommendation to pursue merging the telecenters and the library. He was
interested in what staffs preliminary thoughts were regarding this. In response to the statement that telecenters may
become virtual libraries where we have libraries without books, he was not sure we were ready for libraries without
books.
Barbara Bamberger, Environmental Resource Manager, stated that what they were going to take the next year to
look at how we could merge some technology applications that would combine the resources of the telecenters and
the libraries where individuals would be able to go to the telecenters as opposed to going to the libraries to get
information on line. It is not meant as a replacement of the libraries; it is in addition to and provides actually
another access point for the libraries to be able to utilize the telecenters, and for us to be able to offer that to our
citizens. In the next year, what we am anticipating is trying to identify some appropriate technological parmerships
between the library and the telecenters to determine, on a pilot basis, whether there is dome feasibility to bring the
telecenters under the fold of the library. Staff would be coming back to Council in the next year for any decisions
on that.
Councilnmn Rindone felt that the Community Development Department was working very diligently at this time with
the school districts and other public agencies in developing partnerships for BECCA in providing access in
information and job training. If those possibilities of redesigning the telacenters will be considered, then he saw
this as additional spokes to a main hub in providing information canters us that you have many access points. He
wanted to get these departments together since they are working for the same mutual goals.
Councilman Alevy felt it was evident by this report that access by the people to their elected or appointed officials,
as well as department heads, is important. He would back up what staff said about unlimited library-type access
that the Internet gives you. This is definitely on the cutting edge; this community is way ahead of everyone else.
He hoped we could continue to do so. The key is that we have an opportunity for every councilmember and
department head to be readily accessible by the electoram.
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Councilman Padilia pointed out that the majority of our funding mechanisms are outside of general funds. When
we talk about the general fund budget, we talk about the individual E-mail for councilmembers. He was glad the
whole concept did not revolve around whether or not individual members of the council may or may not have E-
mail. We do have a site for everyone to share even though we do not have our own personal one. He wanted to
make sure everyone understood that. This is certainly something we need to be part of in the making or it is going
to be something without us.
MSUC (Padiila/Horton) to accept the staff report.
16. REPORT REVIEW OF DRAFT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ORDINANCE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT PHASING AND
MONITORING - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL INPUT AND DIRECTION - Given forthcoming additional
Tentative Map approvals for Otay Ranch and other projects, it has become necessary to adopt methods by which
the overall phasing of new development can be managed in concert with needed circulation improvements, so as
to ensure threshold maintenance prior to construction of SR 125. Staff recommends Council accept the report and
direct staff to fmalize the draft proposed amendments to the Growth Management Program and Ordinance and return
them for formal public hearing adoption by September 1996. (Director of Planning)
MSUC (Horton/Alevy) to continue the item to July 23, 1996.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
(Item No. 6 was pulled, but the minutes will reflect the published agenda order)
OTHER BUSINESS
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)
a. Scheduling of meetings.
· Mr. Goss reminded Council about the South Bay Cities' Annual Softball tournament. In the past, the four
South Bay cities: Coronado, National City, Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach have had an annual softball tournament
which has included members of the City Council, the Mayors, the City Managers, and Department Heads, At
Council's direction, staff has tried to resun'ect this after a number of years absence. The tournament is scheduled
for Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. at EastLake Community Park.
· Mr. Goss stated that Council had asked staff regarding the possibility of schedule a joint meeting with the
Sweetwater School District and possibly the Elementary School District. He had received a call from Dr. Brand,
Superintendent of the Sweetwater District, and based on some preliminary discussions, he was wondering if the City
Council would like to meet jointly with the Sweetwater Board on July 31. This is right before the educational
summit which is August 2-3.
Mayor Herton stated it would b~ beneficial to have a joint meeting prior to their summit. But she did not want to
have a meeting on the last week of the month. She felt staff and council deserved a break.
Cotmcilman Alevy stated he would prefer having this at some other time.
Councilman Padilia asked what the schedule looked like on July 23.
Mayor Herton stated staff should try to schedule the meeting on July 23; perhaps have the joint meeting at 5:00
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Mr. Goss stated he would talk to them about a different time and maybe an earlier starting time for the joint
meeting.
· Mayor Hotton stated that under the scheduling of meetings, Council needs to schedule a date to interview
for two commissions: two positions for Parks and Recreation and one position for Growth Management Oversight.
She directed the Mayor/Council Assistant to coordinate everyone's schedule this weak so we can get this done as
soon as possible.
18. MAYOR'S REPORT(SI
a. Ratification of appointments: Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee - Marco Polo Cortez; and Youth
Commission - Angela Kodicek.
MSUC (Horton/Alevy) to ratify Marco Polo Cortez for the Otay Valley PAC and Angela Kodicek for the
Youth Commission.
b. Ratification of re, appointments:
Aging (Commission on) - Ted Kennedy
Appeals and Advisors (Board of) - Arthur H. Triplette
Charter Review Commission - Jack Blakely and C.R. Campbell
Child Care Commission - Nancy Cavanah and Cindy Johns
Civil Service Commission - Jack Tumer (Council appointment)
Cultural Arts Commission - Dency Souval
Design Review Committee - John C. Rodriquez and John A. Stokes
Economic Development Commission - Brene Patrick (Ex-Officio), Chuck Peter (Chamber), Mary Wylie
(ex-officio)
Ethics (Board of') - Richard D. Schulman
Growth Management Oversight Commission - Elizabeth Allen (representing Southwest PAC)
Homing Advisory Commission - Robert C. Flaugher (Tenant)
Human Relations Commission - Michele Delehanty and Ricardo limenez
Parks and Recreation Commission - Steve Palma
Planning Commission - John C. Ray
Resource Conservation Commission - Viviane J. Marquez
Safety Commission - Harriet Acton
Veterans Advisory Commission - Carmen Fedje.
VOTE ON MOTION: Appraved 541 with the exception of Councilman Rindone voting no on reappoinWaent
of Steve Palma to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS - There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. to an Industrial Development Authority meeting and thence to a closed session.
Respecthilly submitted,
City Clerk