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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/04/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. April 1, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Chula Vista, California, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Roben5, Director of Planning Peterson, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Director of Redevelopment Operations Desrochers, Director of Personnel Overley, Traffic Engineer Sawyerr (arrived late) The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of March 25, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Grover Starr, COY~ISSIONER member of the Planning Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PROCLA~4ATION - "THE WEEK Mayor Hamilton proclaimed the week of OF THE YOUNG CHILD" April 6 through April 12, 1975 as "The Week of the Young Child" in Chuln Vista. The Mayor also acknowledged the many paint- ings on display in the Council Chamber by the children at Parkview and Mueller pre- schoolers (ages 2 through 8) and the kinder- garten and first grade classes at Castle Park, Palomar and Lauderbach schools. Mr. Herbert L. Foelber, Vice President of the Greater Association of San Diego for the Education of Young Children accepted the Proclamation. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Report on California The representatives of the San Diego Coastal Zone Conservation Regional Coast Commission were not in Commission's preliminary attendance to make the presentation. coastal plan Ed Benshop Mr, B~nshop stated he was representing 671 Floyd Avenue Citizens Concerned II and discussed the Chula Vista proposed fact sheet to accompany the sample ballots for the referendum election (May 27, 197S). CCII now feels that the fact sheet could be used as a "propaganda sheet" and could "open up Pandora's box." They City Council Meeting 2 April 1, 1975 would prefer not to include a fact sheet in the mailing. Mr. Benshop added that if the Council chooses to go with the fact sheet, CCII would like the right of approval. Tim Nader Mr. Nader informed the Council that he has Youth Commission just been appointed to serve on the Environ- mental Quality Committee of the State of California - under the League of California cities. The next meeting is next week and he is requesting the sum of $90.00 to attend this meeting in Oakland. The Council expressed its pleasure of Mr. Nader's appointment to this committee. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded request by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request for funds be granted. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with the exception of the reso- lution deferring the public improvements at 270 "C" Street. RESOLUTION NO. 7688 - Resolution No. 7544 adopted on November 26, ACCEPTING DIRECTOR'S DEED 1974 appropriated the amount of $5,000 to FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA purchase State excess parcel at the north- FOR STATE EXCESS PARCEL NO. west corner of East "H" Street and 1-805 DD-14013-01-01 FOR PUBLIC Freeway for public purposes. On Febru- PURPOSES ary 25, 1975, the Director of Transpor- tation of the State executed the deed for this parcel to the City. RESOLUTION NO. 7689 - On April 2, 1974, the City Council, by ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASE- Resolution No. 7262, accepted petitions MENT FROM ROBERT H. WERDEN, for sewer improvements in the Rosebank NANCY L. AMITIN AND area of Chula Vista. Robert H. Werden, LAWRENCE A. GIRARD FOR THE Nancy L. Amitin and Lawrence A. Girard, CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER owners of the property north of "D" Street, FROM "D" STREET TO THE have granted sewer easement to the City SPRING VALLEY TRUNK SEWER for the construction of a sewer from "D" ALONG THE EXTENSION OF Street to the Spring Valley Trunk Sewer FIRST AVENUE along the extension of First Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 7690 - In order to exercise approval of a ten- APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN tative parcel map for property located at THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND 33 Third Avenue, it is necessary that all HART & SONS FOR THE DEFERRAL public improvements either be installed OF THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC or that there is adequate security to IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY insure the installation of said improve- LOCATED AT 33 THIRD AVENUE merits. The property owner has executed AND ACCEPTANCE OF FAITHFUL an agreement guaranteeing the installation PERFORMANCE BOND of the improvements and has posted a faithful performance bond in the amount of $5,000 to secure their installation within six months. (End of Consent Calendar) City Council Meeting 3 April 1, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7691 - On May 8, 1974, the Planning Commission AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL OF granted a deferral for the easterly 360' THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC of public improvements adjacent to the IMPROVEMENTS AT 270 "C" property at 270 "C" Street owned by South STREET - SOUTH BAY PIONEERS, Bay Pioneers, Inc. A proposed two-story INC. building is to be constructed on the westerly 300 feet of this property. Com- plete street improvements will be con- structed along the westerly 300 feet. The property owners have chosen to execute a lien agreement in the amount of $25,000 to serve as a performance guarantee. Time period Councilman Hyde questioned the time period involved. Director of Public Works Robens explained that there is no condition of time in the lien agreement. The City can call for the improvements at any time it wishes to have them installed. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7692 - The City Council, by Resolution No. 7391 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING on August 6, 1974, ordered the Director CONTRACT FOR THE CON- of Public Works to perform the work for STRUCTION OF PUBLIC those improvements to be constructed IMPROVEMENTS, 1911 ACT by Assessment District 74-1 and auth- ASSESSMBNT DISTRICT 74-1 orized him to advertise for bids. The following bids were received on March 20: BIDDER AMOUNT T. B. Penick & Sons $ 35,686.56 R. E. Hazard Cont. 36,740.25 Daley Corporation 39,016.50 Pullaro Cont. 42,227.30 Griffith Company 44,064.60 ABC Construction 46,194.75 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, T. B. Penick & Sons. By this resolution, the Council authorizes the expenditure of the deposit made by the contractor for relocation of existing water utilities and other incidental expenses which may arise during the per- formance of the contract. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: City Council Meeting 4 April 1, 197S AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER BUS TOUR City Manager Cole reported that the bus tour of the City will be scheduled for early May. LIGHTING AT DIAS City Manager Cole informed the Council that the lighting at the dias and throughout the Chamber were checked by the Director of Building and Housing and found to be low. Surface mounted fluorescent fixtures will be installed. Councilman Egdahl expressed his concern regarding the way lighting is fused from the fluorescent fixtures in a room so that, after a short period of time, they become an eye strain. Councilman Egdahl noted the possibility of defusing the lighting so it would be more comfortable to work under. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF On March 17, 1975, the Comprehensive Plan- ACTION REGARDING RELOCATION ning Organization Board of Directors OF AIRPORT TO BROWN FIELD approved the proposal to relocate the San ON OTAY MESA Diego International Airport from Lindberg Field to Brown Field. Director of Planning Peterson submitted a written report to the Council analyzing the impact of this deci- sion on the City of Chula Vista stating that since Chula Vista is the largest municipality in the South Bay, it must accept the role of leadership in the instant cause. In view of the fact that the issue of the airport location and operation is still unsettled, Mr. Peterson indicated that no action by the Council was necessary at this time - at such time in the future when the matter is clarified, the Council may wish to reconsider the matter. Motion regarding report It wa5 moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report was received. Discussion Councilman Egdahl felt the Council should now spend some time talking about this issue and other major regional issues such as transit. Councilman Hobel asked that the Council take these "step by step." He will submit these elements to the Council, as the CPO delegate, and present a timetable report on the air element of the Plan. City Council Meeting 5 April 1, 1975 , REPORT ON TRUCK Director of Public Works Robens recommended ROUTES the following changes to the existing truck routes: 1. Delete Hilltop Drive from L Street to Main. 2. Add Bay Boulevard from the northerly city limit to the southerly city limit. 3. Add H Street from Bay Boulevard to Third Avenue. 4. Add J Street from Tidelands Avenue to Broadway. Motion for ordinance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be approved and an ordi- nance be brought back at the next meeting adopting the recommendations. Routes questioned Councilman Hyde asked if the entire length of Hilltop Drive is to be deleted as a truck route. Mayor Hamilton affirmed this. Director of Public Works Roberts explained that the Code refers to 6000 pounds as defining trucks for the use of the truck routes. City Manager Cole remarked that truck route designations are indicated for through routes in the City - it is not meant for service trucks going into the City to some designated point. If the trucks are passing through the City, they are to use the truck route. Driving School Trucks Councilman Egdahl commented that in recent weeks, he has noticed two different truck driving teaching firms driving around this City. Neither schools are based in this City but are using the streets in this City for their practices. Information Sheet to be It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded MAILED WITH SAMPLE by Councilman Hobel and unanimously BALLOTS carried that no information sheet be in- cluded with the sample ballot. MAYOR'S REPORT LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton announced a Legislative Conference to be held in Sacramento on May 19-21. He asked that any Councilman able to attend make his reservation with the secretary. City Council Meeting 6 April 1, 1975 REDISTRICTING MEETING-- Mayor Hamilton noted that Supervisor Walsh COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of the First District will be holding a meeting at Montgomery High School on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30--the same time the Councils of Imperial Beach, National City and Chula Vista meet. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the next Council meeting (April 8) begin at 6:00 p.m. (rather than 7:30 p.m.) after which time the Council will adjourn and attend Supervisor Walsh's meeting. APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE Mayor Hamilton announced that the Board AND ALTERNATE TO REGIONAL of Supervisors has designated Chula Vista EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING to be the governmental entity to replace CONSORTIUM (RETC) the vacancy caused by the removal of the City Manager and the Chief Administrative Officer of the County from this Board. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 noon; therefore, the Council should make its appointments at this time. Councilman Scott It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded appointed by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Councilman Scott be appointed to this RETC Board. (Councilman Scott abstained from voting.) CASTLE PARK Mayor Hamilton reported on the meeting he ANNEXATION MEETING attended last Wednesday evening (March 26, 1975) in which he answered questions per- taining to annexation of that area to Chula Vista. There will be another meeting held in the area on April 2, 1975 at which Council- man Hyde will be in attendance. The Mayor urged other members of the Council to be present, if possible. Discussion The Council discussed probable boundaries of logical annexations to the City and discussed the concerns of the people both in Bonita and Castle Park regarding annexa- tion. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded b7 Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called at the close of the meeting for personnel reasons. COUNCIL CO~qENTS Councilman Scott thanked the Council for appointing him to the RETC (Regional Employment and Training Consortium) noting the importance of this committee. City Council Meeting 7 April 1, 1975 Legislative Committee: Councilman Scott explained that this Bill AB 700 relates to a lifetime tenure for peace officers directing local but not State agencies to establish rules and regulations for the government, discipline, equipment and uniforms of peace officers. Motion to send telegram It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded opposing Bill by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that a telegram be sent to the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice opposing this Bill. AB 165 Councilman Scott stated that this Bill establishes a Bay Area Planning Agency. The City of Emeryville, California, is requesting Council support to oppose the adoption of this legislation. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be filed. YOUTH DANCE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman £gdahl and unanimously carried that the Mayor write a letter to the Youth Commission, on behalf of the City Council, complimenting the Commission on this very successful dance. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION Councilman Hobel reported that this Plan was PLAN approved by CPO yesterday (March 31) by a 10-2 vote with the City of Escondido ab- staining. It has now been sent to the State. It will be updated annually for the next two years and then every other year thereafter. NEW BUSES In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, City Manager Cole stated that he will have a report to the Council at the end of this month. CETA EMPLOYEES Councilman Hobel asked for a report on the new CETA employees. Mr. Cole, City Manager, remarked that he has asked his department heads to give him a report on the accomplishments of their CETA en~loyees. This report will go to the Council shortly. Councilman Scott noted that there will be additional money available for the CETA program which comes from the funding allocated for October to October. Word has now been re- ceived that this money must be utilized by July 1. City Council Meeting 8 April 1, 1975 , APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded AND CO~4ISSIONS by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council consider making some appointments this evening. COST OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Egdahl noted an item on this evening's agenda calling for a Sg,000 bond to cover the deferral of the installation of public improvements sometime in the future. With the inflationary economy, he questioned whether this $5,000 would actually cover the cost of the work. City Attorney Lindberg noted that the security arrangements the City makes on these projects is secondary -- the primary liability rests with the property owner to make the improvements regardless of the cost. COURT SYSTEM Mayor Hamilton asked that the staff report to the Council from time to time on the status of getting the South Bay Court system in Chula Vista. MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded VACATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be excused from attending the last two meetings of this month. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mrs. Schmitt has filed a verified claim Constance Mary Schmitt, in the amount of $200,000 claiming that on 215 Quintard Street, Apt. #E73 February 7, 1975, her son, Joseph, was Chula Vista arrested "without a warrant and probable cause by the Chula Vista Police Department. inflicted with bodily injury while in custody. . .resulting in his death by hanging." Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and turned over to the City's insurance carrier for inves- tigation, Request from Girl Scout Girl Scout Cadette Troop 5012 requested Cadette Troop S012 for permission to paint street numbers on curbs permission to paint street in order to raise money to pay their expen- numbers upon curbs ses to Wyoming next August. They will confine their project to: 1. Second Avenue, H, Hilltop and J Streets 2. East J Street, Hilltop, Orange and Oleander 3. The 400 to 1100 block on Oaklawn Avenue. City Council Meeting 9 April 1, 1975 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved subject to staff conditions. Request from Chula Vista The Chula Vista Jaycees requested permission Jaycees for Orange Crate to hold their annual Orange Crate Derby on Derby April 27, 1975 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. The location to be on H Street between Hilltop Drive and First Avenue. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved subject to staff conditions. Appeal of Edgar Spring, Firefighter Spring appealed the decision Firefighter, regarding of the Fire Department's policy requiring use of vacation hours the use of a minimum of four hours vacation time at one time. Mr. Spring asked that this policy be the same as that afforded to all City employees in that they have the option of using one hour of vacation time at a time. Referred to Civil Service It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Commission by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this appeal be referred to the Civil Service Commission. Request for support of The City of Emeryville, California, sent resolution opposing AB 62S in a resolution asking for Council support in opposing thc adoption of AB 625 which establishes a Bay Area Planning Agency. Request filed It was noted that the Council took action earlier on the agenda to file this request. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Hamilton recessed the meeting at AGENCY MEETING 8:33 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:18 p.m. City Council Meeting 10 April 1, 1975 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded AND CO~ISSIONS by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following appointments be made: Safety Commission: James B. Williams John A. Parker International Dorothy Davies Friendship: Civil Service: Joseph Dordahl ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 1975 at 3:30 p.m.