HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1991/10/08 MINUTES OF A REGUI/~ MEETING OF THE
CrlY OF ~ VISTA
Tuesday, October 8, 1991 Council Chambers
6:06 p.m. Public Services Building
C~TJ.RI~ TO ORDER
1. CALL THE ROLL:
PKESENT: Councilmembers Grasser Horton, Moore, Rindone and Mayor Nader
ABSENT: Councilman Malcolm (attending Coastal Commission meeting)
ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss0 City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Vicki
Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk
2. pI.RnGE OF ,~H.RGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SII~.NT PRAYER
3. APPROVAL OF MINLrlT~: September 3 and October 1, 1991
MSC (Moored~ader) to approve the minutes of September 3 and October 1, 1991 as presented. Appr~ved
3-O-1-1 with Councilwoman Grasser Hotton abstaining on the minutes of 9/3/91, Councilman Rindone
abstaining on the minutes of 10/1/91, and Councilman Malcolm absent.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
a. Prodalnnlug the Week of October 2026, 1991 as 'RED RIBBON WEEIe - The proclamation declaring
the week of 10/20/91 through 10/26/91 as 'RED RIBBON WEEK' was presented by Mayor Nader to James
E. Fry, Safety and Red Ribbon Chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2111 in Chula Vista.
Mr.. Fry presented 'Labor Day Awards' to Mayor Pro Tempore Moore and Mayor Nader. The VFW, Southbay
Drug Abuse Program, and the MAAC Project will hold a Red Ribbon picnic at Memorial Park on October
20th.
Mayor Nader acknowledged the ravages of alcohol and drug abuse on families and the community. The Red
RIbbon program heightens awareness of these problems and encouraged all citizens to participate.
b. Presentation by Race Director Tim Murphy on the *Chula IFBta Armro Barties* 1 OK Race on October
20, 1991. Mr. Murphy thanked the Council and staff for their continued support of the race and activities.
It is expected that there will be over 2,000 participants this year with athletes from eleven different countries
participating. ESPN will tape the race again this year, last years race was broadcast by ESPN three times
to an estimated audience of 4 1/2 million people.
CONSENT CAI.RNDAR
(Items pulled: 9)
BALANCE OF CONSENT CAI.RNDAR OFFERED BY NADER, reading of the text was waived, passed and
appruved 4-0-1 with Councilman Malcolm absent.
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October 8, 1991
Page 2
S. WRI 1 r~l COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Letter expressing concern regarding the tra~e situation at Telegraph Canyon Road and Paseo Ladera
- Kevin j. McQuillen, 1117 Del Rio Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910-6711. It is recommended that the Council
refer this to staff and the Safety Commission for review and report back to Council. 15637
b. Letter of resignation from Cultural Arts Commission - Paul J. Hendricks, Chula Vista Fine Arts
Gallery/Museum, 286 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910. It is recommended that this resignation be
accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Henchicks for his service on the Commission.
15638
6.A. ORDINANCE 2480 AMENDING (~IULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 AND
ADDING (2-IAPTER 2.07 TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES
AND ITS DIRECTOR f~rst teadinE} - At its 9/17/91 meeting, the Council adopted a resolution amending
the FY 1991-92 budget to add 1.25 full-time equivalent positions of Council Assistant I, II or III to provide
services to the Mayor and City Council. That resolution also transferred $35,600 from the Management
Services DepaLhnent to the City Managers Office in order to provide the funding for these part-time
positions. The funding from the Management Services Department was based on a staff proposal to
consolidate two management positions in Management Services into one new position, thus eliminating one
position and reducing the salary level of another. In order to forrealize this reduction, the ordinance and
resolution need to be approved. Staff recommends Council place ordinance on tirst reading and approval
of the resolution. (Deputy City Manager Thomson) 4/Sth's vote required 15639
B. RESOLUTION 16364 AMF_2qDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 BUDGET AND RESOLLFrIONS
16230 AND 15824 REGARDING POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CI-IY MANAGER AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES
7. RESOLUTION 16362 APPROVING THE TONNAGE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING AGRRRMENT
BETWEEN THE CI'IY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - To provide an incentive for
the diversion of designated residential recyclables, under the Counv/s Mandatory Recycling Ordinance, the
Board of Supervisors established the San Diego County Recycling Tonnage Grant Program. Non-competitive
grants of $7.75 per ton will be awarded to the City for residential recyclable material diverted from the
landfill. Staff recommends approval of the resolution and authorization be given to the City Manager to
execute the Funding Agreement. (City Manager) 15640
8. RESOLUTION 16363 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992 BUDGET TO ADD AN INTERN I
TEMPORARY POSITION IN THE UNI SERVICE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAG~ UNIT
OF THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET - In April 1991, the City signed a contract with the County of San
Diego to receive $15,000 in funding from the Recycling Technical Assistance Program for FY 1989-90. The
project for which the award was made is the Model Office Recycling Project, composed of a multi-material
in-house recycling program for Civic Center employees in the City, and a business outteach program. A part-
time intern is now needed to assist staff in the implementation of the business outteach program. The
position is specific only to the project, is needed for 20-25 hours per week for three months, and will not
be an ongoing budgeted position. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (City Manager) 4/Sth's
vote required 15641
9. RESOLUTION 16365 APPROVING RENEWAL OF THE AGRRRMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ./
CHULA VISTA AND LETI'IERI-MCINTYRE AND ASSOCIATES, PROJECT MANAGER AND THE BALDWIN
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VISTA ASSOCIATES FOR PROFF...c~IONAL SERVICES FOR OTAY RAN(3-1, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE AGII RRMENT - The Agreement renewal for professional project management services with
Lettieri-Mclntyre and Associates (Anthony J. Lettieri) and Baldwin Vista Associates is for temporary
professional management assistance. The assistance will allow the City and County to continue to process
a General Development Plan and related documents for the approx/mately 23,000-acre Otay Ranch Project.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Deputy City Manager Krempl) Pulled from the Consent
Calendar. 15(:,42
City Attorney Boogaard informed Council there had been an amendment to the contract which had been
handed out for review tonight. The change is on the top of page 5 which makes the obligations to the City
limited to the amounts on deposit from the developer and no assets from the General Fund would be liable
for the obligations in the agreement. The expiration date of the contract will be 10/1/92, the current
contract expired 9/28/91.
Councilman Rindone questioned the timeliness of this coming before Council as the current contract had
expired. He further questioned: 1) the lack of atrestation in the agreement by the County of San Diego; 2)
page 9-6, Intent of Parries, second line, whether this was an exclusive agreement in which the contractor
would not be allowed to work on any other project; and 3) if the total enumeration was for a consultant or
afirm.
Deputy City Manager Krempl responded that the City of Chula Vista is the lead agency and therefore
responsible for the hiring of the consultant services for the Otay Ranch. This is done with the review and
consent of the County of San Diego. The consultant is a single individual and works solely for the City of
Chula Vista under the terms of this contract.
City Attorney Boogaard stated the terms of the language referred to by Councilman Rindone was to make
it clear that the consultant was not to have a bias in favor of the developer applicant, but his sole master
was the City and County pursuant to the joint powers agreement with the City and County.
RESOLUTION 1(x365 OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE.
Mayor Nader stated he had some hesitation on this item due to the amount and the current discussion
regarding the city policy on hiring of consultants. He felt he could support this tonight because the project
was being funded by Baldwin and not from the taxpayers of the City.
City Manager Goss stated that the contract amount had been discussed by Baldwin, the City, and County
who all concurred on the amount.
Councilwoman Grasser Horton stated she would support the item but expressed concern over the
expenditure of developers funds if it is an amount over what should be paid because ultimately the
homeowner would have to pay for this. She expressed concern over an 11.5% increase during this time of
recession, but it was a large contract with a complicated scope and she did not feel that there was the
expertise on staff to handle this project.
Councilman Rindone expressed concern over a 15% increase which was triple the increase granted to the
City employees. He felt the consultant was extremely competent and his concerns were regarding how this
was processed, the size of the contract in relation to the other services expected from other employees on
the staff, and the percentage increase. He requested that the item be trailed until it could be discussed with
a full Council. It was out of the league of what the Council had given the employees and the total
enumeration.
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Councilwoman Grasser Horton did not feel it would be proper to slow down the process because the City
was also dealing with the County. She would recommend that the contract be pro-rated for a two month
period, review this contract after Council reviews the policy regarding consultants.
Deputy City Manager Krempl responded that this contract was a lesser total mount and a lesser monthly
amount than the previous contract the City and County had with Mr. Hazen. The dollar increase was closely
looked at but it was felt that Mr. Lattieri has done an excellent job. His salary while working for Lattieri-
McIntyre and how he is being paid through this project was also looked at. Staff attempted to provide some
balance in that perspective.
Councilman Rindone stated that if the motion failed, he felt Councilwoman Grasser Horton's
recommendation would be appropriate. He did not want to slow down the project either.
Councilwoman Grasser Horton stated she could accept the motion to extend the contract for two months,
although she felt the contract was probably reasonable.
Mayor Nader stated that if Baldwin felt the contract amount was excessive that they would have contacted
him or another member of the Council. He again expressed his concern regarding the disruption of the
process.
Councilman Moore agreed with the process of reviewing the policy regarding contracts. If the Council was
concerned over the salary of a consultant, the fringe benefits should also be addressed. After reviewing this
the consultant may be receiving less.
VOTE ON MOTION: appruved 3-1-1 with Councilman Rindone opposed and Cotmc~man MalcoLm absent.
10. RESOLUTION 16366 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A MONUMENT SIGN AND
TEMPORARY DRIVEWAY TO BE PLACED IN CI'IY OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONE D SALT
CRREK I - The Baldwin Company has applied for an encroachment permit to place a temporary monument
sign and driveway within an open space lot situated in EastLake Open Space Maintenance District. Due to
the nature of these encroachmerits, the permit must be approved by the City Council. Staff recommends
approval of the resolution. (Director of Parks &Recreation) 15643
11. RESOLLrI'ION 16367 MODIPYING RESOLUTION 15897 BY REVISING PAYMENT OF ASSF. SSMF_aNT
DISTRICT BOND pROC~.~r~S TO DEVELOPERS FOR ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES - On 10/9/90,
Council approved Resolution 15897 adopting a City Policy relating to Assessment District proceedings. The
reason for this policy was to provide a procedure to form a district and sell bonds, prior to the actual
completion of the improvements. The justification for this was to have the districts formed early enough
so that prospective home buyers would know that they will be in an Assessment District prior to buying their
home. Prior to this policy change, and subsequent State law change, staff could not have the hearing for
the district until all improvements were completed and ready for acceptance by the City. Page three of the
policy has a statement that "payment for improvements under the Acquisition and Financing Agreement shall
not be made until all improvements which were the subject of the proceedings are completed and accepted
by the City, and the Assessment Engineer has certified the final cost thereof." This policy will modify that
condition to allow payment from bond proceeds as each project in the district is completed and accepted
by the CiW, and the costs are certified by the Assessment Engineer. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Public Works) 15644
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12. RESOLUTION 16368 APPROVING ~ SUBIVIri-i-AL OF 'I~A/O APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS
UNDER THE PROPOSITION 116 t~LRAN AIR AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT ACT, BICYCLE
PROGRAM - The Clean Air and Transportation Improvement Act (CATIA) makes available $20 million to
fund a program of competitive grants to local agencies for capital outlay for bicycle improvement projects
which improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. The $20 million as specified in Proposition
116 for the bicycle program will be programmed annually up to $4 million per year for five years. Staff has
prepared an application package to the California Transportation Commission, CalTrans, and SANDAG, and
on 8/30/91, tentatively submitted said package. In order that the applications for Proposition 116 funding
be considered, a Council resolution approving the submittal is required. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution. (Director of Public Works) 15645
* END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
13. PUBLIC HEARING PCM-92-04; CONSIDERATION OF A REZONE CONSISTING OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED COMMUNITY REGULATIONS OF EASTLAKE GI~I~.RNS SPA PLAN TO
REZONE 40.8 ACRES FROM RP-8 (RESIDENTIAL PLANNED CONCEPT - 8 Di:>'IEICT) TO RS-7
(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY - 7 DISTRICT) EASTLAKE DEVELOPMF_a'qT COMPANY - Condition No. 59
of Tentative Map 88-3 required that lots within Units 4 and 8 of Residential Planned Concept 8 District be
a minimum of S0 feet in width. By placing the condition on the map, the lots now meet the standards of
the Residential Planned Concept - 7 District EastLake has requested that the above mentioned units be
rezoned accordingly. Staff recommends that Council conduct the public hearing and place the ordinance
on first reading. (Director of Planning) 15646
Robert Leiter, Director of Planning, stated this was a request by EastLake to rezone the two units of EastLake
Greens from Residential-8 to Residential Single Family which is consistent with the condition of the tentative
map on the project. This particular zoning category restricts the uses to single family development and
reflects the actual proposed development of the two units. The units that will be affected will be Units 4
and 8 of the project.
Mayor Nader stated he had voted against the EastLake Greens proposal because he did not agree with the
growth management exemption. He questioned whether a change in the tentative map conditions would
be required to allow attached product on smaller lots. He also requested clarification as it was his
understanding that the development of condominiums would not be allowed.
Mr. Leiter responded that if the RP-8 were left on the propen% the applicant could still process units, either
single family nature or condominium units. To leave it the way it is would not restrict the use of the
properu/, it is really to bring them into consistency with what is actually going to be built on the property.
The zoning would allow condominiums but the tentative map would have to be amended to allow
condominiums.
Mr. Leiter responded that EastLake was in support the rezoning.
This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open.
Bill Ostrom, 900 Lane Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, representing EastLake Development Company, stated he
would answer any questions and that EastLake was in support of the rezone.
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Mayor Nader questioned that if they were starting all over, would they come in with a product required by
this zone even if allowed to come in with a smaller product.
Mr. Ostrom responded that they would probably return with the same product and go with a larger lot.
There being no further public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE 2481 pLAcR_n ON FIRST READING BY COtINCH-MAN MOORE.
Councilman Moore stated that Condition #59 required a minimum of 50 ft. width of frontage of lots which
automatically eliminated zero lot lines.
Mr. Leiter stated with the Condition in place, it would not allow multi-family units and forces the project
to be built as single family lots.
Mayor Nader stated he would like to see less open space consumed and a more affordable product, or at
least that option. Under the old zoning a developer could come in with either product. Because the
developer had stated they would come back with the existing project, he would reluctantly support the
motion.
VOTE ON ORDINANCE 2481: approved 4-0-1 wilh COUncilmarl Malcolm absent
ORDINANCE 2481 AMF/~ING THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS OF
~ GRRRNS SPA PLAN AS SHOWN IN E/iI-IIBIT B TO REZONE 40.8 ACRES FROM RP-8
(RESIDENTIAL PLANNED CONCEPT - 8 DIb'[F, ICT) TO P,S-7 (R~IDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY - 7 DISTRICT)
(first reading)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ACTION ITEMS
14. RESOLUTION 16369 AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN
AND 'I' STREETS ON OCTOBER 19, 1991 FOR THE FIF.,$'TA DE LA LUNA PARADE, UPON CONDITIONS -
The Chula Vista Jaycees are requesting permission to conduct the 57th Annual Fiesta de la Luna Parade on
10/19/91. Staff recommends approval of the resolution, subject to staff conditions. (Director of Parks &
Kecreation) 15647
Jess Valenzuela, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the Jaycees had requested that the parade be held
on 3rd Avenue and extend the route to Davidson. Staff and the Downtown Business Association have several
concerns, i.e. traffic impacts and impacts upon merchants along the parade route. Staff was recommending
ending the parade before 'F' Street which was supported by the Police Department. Yesterday the DBA met
with the Jaycees in order to reach a compromise that would block 'F~ Street with the parade units dispersing
east down 'F' Street. Due to a scheduled wedding, this compromise would not work. The Jaycees have now
requested to extend the parade route to Davidson, but staff was recommending that it be stopped on "F"
Street with traffic being allowed on 'F'. ;
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Councilman Moore stated this was not a new parade and questioned at what time the impacted residents
or businesses were notified of the route.
Mr. Valenzuela responded that staff informs the applicant at the onset of the planning process. In this case
it was three to four weeks.
John Gates, Senior Recreation Supervisor, stated that the formal request by the Jaycees was received by the
City on 8/29/91. Meetings had been held prior to that date, in early August, at which time it was
recommended that all businesses and residents be notified of the route and the Council meeting date at
which this would be heard. It was also recommended that the Jaycees contact the DBA in order to obtain
their support. It was his understanding that there was a lack of communication between the Jaycees and
the DBA with the DBA being formally notified of the parade and route only several weeks ago.
Councilman Moore questioned whether there was a specific policy outlining the notification process for
special events.
Mr. Valenzuela responded that there was no formal policy at this time but his department was currently
working with the City Attorney in drafting a special parade permit process. This would identify acceptable
parade routes and specific those types of conditions.
Jesus Sanchez, 333 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, representing Harvey's Bakery, spoke in opposition to the
staff recommendations. He had only been notified of the parade several days ago and felt it would be a
detriment to his business. Parades generate very little business and he would have to close his business
during the parade hours.
Mike Steiner, 538 Bedand Way, Chula Vista, CA, President of the Downtown Business Association, stated
that he had hoped this would be a win/win situation but acknowledged that communication had broken
down between the Jaycees and the DBA. It was their belief that there would be negative impacts, i.e. closure
of parking lots, time for closure not yet determined, and lack of concern by the Jaycees regarding the forced
closure of businesses. Because the parade had been held on 4th Avenue in the past, he questioned why not
move it back to 4th Avenue as a compromise. He hoped that everyone could work together in an effort to
resolve these concerns and possibly move the parade to 3rd Avenue next year.
Councilman Moore questioned whether the DBA had set a policy regarding promotions on Saturdays, and
when they start their notifications.
Mr. Steiner responded that there was no formal policy regarding promotions. Their notification for the last
event was done approximately two months in advance. The DBA has already been working with the
churches and businesses regarding the Christmas parade. He stated that the DBA did not support the staff
recommendation per the agreement of yesterday. They do not want to be perceived as the one 'pulling the
plug' on the event but had hoped for a win/win situation.
Councilman Rindone felt the parade was a tradition and a positive activity for the community, it was
unfortunate that this occurred due to the short time line. He was concerned over the potential impact upon
the merchants on 3rd Avenue. He would support the second option listed on page 14-2 of the staff report
which would conduct the parade along 4th Avenue from 'L' to 'E" Streets. This is with the understanding
that the parade be moved to 3rd Avenue next year with adequate planning and notification.
MS (Rindone/Moore) to approve the second option which would move the parade to 4th Avenue from 'L'
to 'F,' Streets.
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3onnie Loughlin, 230 Regency Court, Chula Vista, CA, representing the daycees, responded that all publicity
had been pulled until the route was determined.
Councilman Rindone stated he wanted to include in his motion that the parade be changed from 3rd to 4th
Avenue and from "I" Street to "E" Street.
Mayor Nader requested clarification on the staff recommendation, i.e. moving from 3rd to 4th Avenue from
"L" to "E". It was his understanding that the Jaycees needed to move south to 'h" to provide a staging area
at Chula Vista High School.
City Manager Goss stated that the Chief of Police expressed concern over the blocking off of "E" Street and
closing it entirely. It would be the staff recommendation to turn off on Davidson.
Councilmembers Rindone and Moore agreed with the staff recommendation.
Mr. Gates stated that the moving of the parade to 4th Avenue would also help to alleviate transit problems
that would have been created on 3rd Avenue.
Ms. Loughlin stated that the daycees would do whatever was necessary but could not promise that
notification would be made immediately.
Councilman Moore felt the notice to the four corners should be done tomorrow, by phone with a follow-up
in the mail.
Mr. Valenzuela stated that staff could assist the daycees in the notification process.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED: moving parade from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue, "L" to 'E" Streets, with
"L" and 'E' being left open for traffic. Approved 4-0-1 with Countgroan Malcolm absent.
MSC (Nader/Grasse~ Horton) refer to staff for policy mtuiring notification of parade mutes and special
activities to affected patlies at a minimum of 60 days prior to evenL Approved 40-1 with Councilman
Malcolm absent.
City Attorney Boogaard stated Resolution 16369 should be amended to read 'Authorizing Temporary Closure
of Fourth Avenue Between "E" and 'I" Streets on October 19, 1991, for the Fiesta De La Luna Parade, Upon
Conditions". The last paragraph should also be amended, third line, to read "Fourth Avenue between the
south boundary of "E" and the north boundary of "L" Streets on October 19, 1991, for".
RESOLUTION 16369, AS AMENDED, OFb'IilIED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, reading of the text was waived,
passed and approved 4-O-1 with CoUDe,lmart Malcolm absent.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ITEMS pUTJ~.I~ FROM THB CONSENT CAI.RNDAR
Item pulled: 9. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order.
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OTHER BUSINESS
15. ta-l-f MANAGERS REPORTfS)
a. Informed the Council that the Chula Vista Softball Team won the Southbay tournament on Sunday.
b. Reported on the progress of hiring a Downtown Manager. The deadline for applications closed on
9/30/91 and 39 applications were received. The DBA will screen and interview applicants and make final
recommendations. Staff is assisting the DBA in this process.
c. The recruitment for the Chief of Police will close this friday and over 50 applications have been
received as of this date. He would be taking steps to notify those people he felt qualified of the opportunity.
Staff will follow the established screening process and assessment center.
16. MAYORS REPORTfS}
a. Consideration of canceling the City Council meeting of October 15, 1991 due to Council and staff
attendance at the California League of Cities Conference in San Francisco. Mayor Nader stated the he and
Councilwoman Grasser Horton would be attending the Conference and he had received a request from
another Councilmember requesting that the meeting of 10/1S/91 be canceled.
MS{] {Nader/Moore} to cancel the Counc~ meeting of 10/15/91 with the next regular meeting being held
on 10/22/91. If there are items that have to be heard by the Council they are to be heard at a special
meeting to be held after the RDA meeting on Thursday, October 17, 1991 at 4:00 p an. Apprnved 4-0-1 with
Councilman Malcolm absent
17. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Moore:
a. Letter from City Council over Mayor's signature urging Assemblyman Peace to attend the Governance
Advisory Group Meeting on November lst; and possible additional communication. He urged Council
support in signing the letter to Assemblyman Peace. 15648
MS (Moore/Nader) to send the letter to Assemblyman Peace with each Cotmcilmember signing accordingly.
AMF2~MFANIT TO MOTION: {Nader) 1 ) change the word 'request' to *invite' in the first sentence; 2) remove
the last sentence at the bottom of the second paragraph, 'We are aware of your concerns regarding this
legislation, but believe that with discussions, they can be mitigated.*; 3) add a sentence that would state
'While we are not committed to participation in the Clean Water Program as proposed, we believe that the
special act district is an option that should be kept open.' This sentence should be added at the bettom of
the second paragraph; and 4) change the first sentence of the last paragraph to read 'I encourage you, or
a representative, to attend the November 1, 1991 meeting'.
Councilman Moore stated he could agree with the amendment except for the addition of "or a representative"
to the letter. He felt that the Group wanted to talk to the elected officials not a representative.
Mayor Nader agreed with that but expressed concern that the Assemblyman may not be able to attend on
the date specified.
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Councilman Moore felt this had been addressed with the setting up of meeting with the subcommittee. He
felt the last paragraph was appropriate and stated his intent.
Consensus of the Council to incorporate the first three amendments proposed by Mayor Nader with the
exclusion of amendment 4 "or a representative*.
VOTB ON MOTION AS AlVlE. NDED: approved 4-0-1 with Coullc~mnn lldalcoIm absent.
Councilman Pindone questioned whether the letter should be amended to state 'on behalf of the City
Council and Mayor' with the Mayors signature only.
Councilman Moore stated that he had been encouraged by his colleagues to include the names of the Mayor
and Councilmembers.
b. Future staff reports of major concems to always include economic impact; and letter to SANDAG
to include same. Councilman Moore felt it was time that economics become a Council policy for any major
study or report and encourage SANDAG to incorporate economics. 15649
MS (Moore/Rindone) direct staff in future reports and studies of major concerns to always include economic
impacts, in some depth, with a letter indicating the same, over the Mayors signature, to SANDAG.
Mayor Nader agreed with the motion but wanted to expand it to include any type of impact, i.e. social
implications or any other kind of impact upon the City. He would like to see the motion amended to state
"staff reports on any items that have economic, social, or other significant impacts on the community be
included for analysis'.
Councilman Moore stated he wanted to concentrate on economics only at this time.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION: (Nader) all foreseeable impacts, including economics, should be included and
discussed in staff reports. Motion died for lack of second.
Mayor Nader questioned whether the intent of the original motion was to discuss economics impacts at the
exclusion of any others.
Councilman Moore stated the intent of hi motions was that future reports of major concern include economic
impacts of equal efforts.
Mayor Nader stated that because it was not the intent to exclude any other impacts he could suppoK the
motion. He felt it was staffs responsibility to provide Council with all information regarding impacts.
VOTE ON MOTION: approved 4-0-1 with Councilman Malcolm absent.
City Manager Goss stated that staff would do their best as it was his understanding that the policy was to
include not only SANDAG reports but also staff reports. Because this is not specifically defined, staff will
have to feel their way along on how to address these concerns but he felt it would become more defined as
staff and Council worked on this in the future.
Mayor Nader felt that anytime there was a foreseeable economic impact it should be included in the staff
report. The intent of the motion was to address the impact on the economy versus the budget.
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c. Referred to the building being utilized by the Senior Center during the remodeling of the Norman
Park Center and felt it was time to discuss the usage of the building when the Senior's move back in to the
Norman Park Center. It had been mentioned in the past that it could be utilized as the tirst musetun in
Chula Vista. Another suggestion had been made regarding the placement of the Downtown Business
Manager in the building also. He questioned the joint usage of the building by the Downtown Business
Manager and the museum and requested that the item be placed on the next Council agenda for discussion.
d. Stated he had been made aware that the Mayor had formed an ad-hoe task force for reviewing the
permit processing procedures and questioned why this was not brought to Council for ratification. He stated
that anything that required staff time would have to come before the Council and did not believe that the
ad-hoc task force could review the processing procedure without involving staff. It was his understanding
that this was being reviewed by a sub-committee appointed by the Economic Development Commission.
Mayor Nader responded that he had spoken to members of the Economic Development Commission and he
felt comfortable with the formation of the ad-hoc task force. He would have staff check the policy as it was
his understanding that task forces formed by the Mayor did not need ratification, require residency, and any
staff participation was optional. Any recommendations from that task force could only be implemented upon
approval by the Council.
City Manager Goss referred to an advisory group established by the Mayor and stated that he had been asked
to speak and had voluntarily attended. He welcomed some type of forum to provide input to himself and
staff as to what problems people see regarding processing. He did not see this necessarily as a work effort
along the lines as discussed by Councilman Moore but more a group to provide input to himself and his key
staff as to where problems are. He felt there had been overall direction, after the joint meeting with the
Economic Development Commission, and they have an obligation to look at the development process.
Councilman Moore stated that was what Council had voted on and approved, that the Economic
Development Commission, under tasks that they would perform versus the tasks that they recommended that
City pursue, would undertake that element. If Council approves the Economic Development to pursue that,
why would there be a need for a Mayor's ad-hoc task force.
Mayor Nader responded that he wanted input from a broader variety of business and other elements of the
community. He had been approached by several members of the Economic Development Commission and
had been told that his efforts were desirable.
Councilman Moore stated that with the approval of the task being assigned to the Economic Development
Commission, Council had authorized the staff time to the sub-committee. As long as the Mayor's ad-hoc task
force did not utilize staff time and duplicate those efforts he did not have any concern.
Mayor Nader stated that he had been working with the City Manager and hoped that it was clear that any
request for staff participation was an invitation, as direction would have to be approved by the Council.
Councilman Rindone felt that with the formation of ad-hoc committees that Council should be advised of
the formation and what their charge is. Council wanted to work as a team and it was critical that they be
informed by the Mayor personally. Citizen participation was always welcomed and appreciated but he
expressed concern over the duplication of efforts if Council had already authorized another sub-committee
a task.
Mayor Nader apologized to Council if they had been informed by the newspaper before being notified by
him. Council and citizens are always flee to get together with other citizens concerned about any subject
and to seek input and advice.
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October 8, 1991
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Councilman Moore stated he would never questioned citizen participation but would question any instance
involving staff.
Councilman Rindone:
a. Had been contacted by several citizens expressing concern over the condition of the landscaping in
the Norman Park Center park. He requested an informational memorandum addressing this concern.
ADJOURNMKNT
ADJO~AT 8:05 P~M. to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 22, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers.
A joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting convened at 8:05 p.m. and adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk
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by: Vick/C. Soderqulst, Deputy ~J,~lerk