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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/03/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 18, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City 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, Hobe], Hamilton, Hyde, Egdah] Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Community Redevelopment Desrochers, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Environmental Review Coordinator Reid 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1975 be approved copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Tom Money, COMMISSIONER member of the Parking Place Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. Presentation of quarterly As specified in the resolutions approving financial reports for the expenditure of funds for the various Community Promotions Community Promotions activities, the budgeted groups following organizations submitted their quarterly financial reports: Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (~Ac) South Bay Meals on Wheels COMBO Chula Vista Jaycees City Bicentennial Committee Reports accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the reports be accepted as submitted. ORAL CO~4UNICATIONS Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan announced that the Disabled 631 Carla American Veteran's Van will be in Chula Chula Vista Vista at the Sears parking lot on March 31, 1975 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to take care of any problems any disabled veteran might have. PUBLIC HEARING - In a report to the Council, Director of CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF Planning Peterson explained that two parcels ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4.6 of land were left fronting on Otay Lakes ACRES LOCATED IN THE 400 Road with no access from the Bonita Ridge BLOCK OF OTAY LAKES ROAD Estates subdivision, Units 1-4 in 1974. FROM R-E TO R-E-P City Council Meeting -2- March 18, 1975 These parcels, plus one .54 acre parcel south of Otay Lakes Road are characterized by steep topography, drainage and access problems which the staff feels should be addressed through the Precise Plan process. Otay Lakes Road is designated as a scenic route. The Planning Commission recommended that the property be rezoned from R-E to R-E-P subject to certain conditions. "H" Zone Councilman Hyde asked why the "H" zone was not applied to this property. Mr. Peterson explained that Council's direction was to place the "H" zone on those properties that did not have tenta- tive map approval for which the "H" zone would apply. In this case, the staff considered both the "H" and "P" zones and felt the "P" ~one would be preferable since it required a plan to be approved by both the Commission and Council. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as adver- tised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1617 - It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that AMENDING ZONING MAP this ordinance be placed on its first ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 reading and that reading of the text be OF THE CITY CODE REZONING waived by unanimous consent. THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK The motion carried by the following vote, OF OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM to-wit: R-E TO R-E-P - FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Implementatiun of "H" In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Modifying District Mr. Peterson stated that the status of the plan to apply the "H" zone to approx- imately 17 parcels of land in the E1 Rancho del Rey area is now pending before the Planning Commission. The completed plan will be before the Council in about five or six months as the staff is working with the County on the traffic study. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor AGENCY MEETING Hamilton recessed the City Council Meeting at 7:S0 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Council Meeting reconvened The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. City Council Meeting -3- March 18, 1975 Motion for offer of It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded Council Chamber and by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried other offices that the City Council offers the use of the Co~mcil Chamber for a court facility and the use of the Council Conference Room for a jury deliberation room as fits the sche- dule and its use and the use of the adjoin- ing or whatever other office area is selec- ted for the Judge's Chamber, and that the staff be instructed to work closely with the County in facilitating and easing the beginnings of the South Bay Judicial District Court in Chula Vista. Council Meeting recessed Mayor Hamilton recessed the Council meeting at 8:51 p.m. back to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. RECESS A recess was called at 8:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hyde and secon- ded by Councilman Egdahl that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman ttobel Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7674 - The Comprehensive Employment and Training ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING Act (CETA), Title VI makes funds available CONTRACT FOR LEASE OF for the leasing of vehicles for use in the TRUCKS work experience program. Bids were received on March 12, 1975 for the following: Item Vendor Monthly Rate 1 PHd Corp. $ 676.00 2 Courtesy Chevrolet 356.16 3 PHd Corp 271.00 4 PHd Corp 216.00 5 PHd Corp 178.00 6 PHd Corp 236.00 7 PHd Corp 151.00 It was recommended that Council accept the low bids and award the contract as follows: 1. (Not to be ordered at this time). 2. Courtesy Chevrolet - straight lease 3. PHd - two each - straight lease 4. PHd - lease purchase 5. PHd - lease purchase 6. PHd - straight lease 7. PHd - straight lease City Council Meeting -4- March 18, 1975 Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the advantages of lease purchase, straight lease, and the needs of the City for this equipment. Purchasing Agent Espinosa explained that the purchase price would be the same for lease- purchase or straight lease. The City must now determine what option it will take. If the City chooses lease-purchase and does not exercise that option at the end of the lease period, it must pay a penalty. RESOLUTION NO. 7675 On January 7, 1975, the Secretary of ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL Resources adopted the revisions to the REVIEW POLICY AND California Administrative Code Chapters RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS implementing the California Environmental 6696, 7200, 7291 and 7590 Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA). Local agencies were given until April 1, 1975 to implement most of these revisions; however, the Energy Conservation guidelines were effec- tive on January 7, 1975. On January 30, 1975, the Environmental Review Committee (ERC), in response to Council policy direction, issued a draft of the revised Environmental Review Policy to implement the revision to the State of California Administrative Code. In a written report to the Council, Director of Planning Peterson detailed the revised policy and recommended that Article 6 of Chapter 35 of the City Code be repealed pertaining to environmental review proce- dures and that Council adopt the revised Environmental Review Policy. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl. Environmental Review Councilman Scott noted that the Environ- Committee mental Control Commission asked that a member of that commission be put on the Review Committee. City Manager Cole commented that there would be no problem as long as the Com- mittee could continue to meet during the day. Motion for member of gCC It was moved by Councilman Scott and to become member of the seconded by Councilman Hyde that under Review Committee Item 3, Section 2, in the Policy that there shall be a member of the Environ- mental Control Commission - either the Chairman or his designate (a member of the Commission) as part of that Committee. City Council Meeting -5- March 18, 1975 ' Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, as amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1618 - It was moved by Councilman Itobel that REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 6696, this ordinance be placed on its first 7200, 7291 AND 7590 -RHI~:[£NG reading and that reading of the text TO/E~V~RONMENTAL REVIEN POLICY - be waived by unanimous consent, FIRST READING The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7676 On May 23, 1973 (Resolution 6439), the City APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL Council approved an agreement with the FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION State of California for the installation OF SEWER FACILITIES AT THE of a sewer main and the method of payment INTERSECTION OF EAST "H" in conjunction with the construction of STREET AND 1-805 FREEWAY- 1-805 Freeway. This sewer main includes UTILITIES AGREEMENT NO. 15179-B a portion of the Rice Canyon Trunk Sewer which will serve future development~st of the freeway. This project has now been completed and the City has been billed for $S7,452.38. Director of Public Works Robens reported that $4g,000 was budgeted for this work and it is, therefore, necessary to appro- priate the sum of $9,452.38 from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Income Fund for the balance of this payment. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7677 - On February 12, 1975, the City received a AUTHORIZING REDUCTION IN written request from San Diego Transit FISCAL 197S LOCAL TRANSPORTATION for a resolution authorizing reduction in FUND CLAIM BY SAN DIEGO Local Transportation Fund support for TRANSIT CORPORATION fiscal year 1974-75. This action was taken as the increased level of Route "O" service (South Bay Limited) will not be implemented before June 30, 1975. On February 18, 1975, Mr. Claude Page, Transit Coordinator, and Gregory Cox, Chula gista's SDTC Board representative, spoke on this issue explaining that a series City Council Meeting -6- March 18, 1975 of interdependent events has prevented compliance by the bus company with their agreement with the City. They assured the Council that resolutions of the criti- cal South Bay Transit situation remains the top priority in the SDTC Action Plan. Director of Public Works Robens recommen- ded that the Council authorize San Diego Transit to reduce its claim due to non- performance. Amount of reduction Councilman Hobel noted that the actual amount of the reduction was not reflected in the resolution: $94,250 in lieu of the $153,359 as authorized by the Council. Motion to include figures It was moved by Councilman Hobel, secon- ded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the figures be placed in the body of the resolution. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, as amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None STATUS REPORT - Director of Redevelopment Operations COb4~UNITY DEVELOPMENT Desrochers submitted a status report BLOCK GRANT AND HOUSING in which he reported that the City's PROGRAM application passed the reviews of the State and the Comprehensive Planning Organization committees and has been submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City has been notified that the first year entitlement has been reduced from $264,000 to $2~;000;. Mr. Desroehers discussed Section 8 - Housing Assistance Program portion of the Block Grant application indicating that approximately $5,000,000 will be appropriated to the County for distri- bution to the various cities by July 1, 1975. The implementation of Section 8 Leased Housing requires the existence of a public housing agency, It was recommended that the Council direct that a resolution stating an in- tent to apply for Section 8 funds and all necessary steps to effectuate the application process be returned to the City Council meeting of March 25, 1975. At that time, the staff will have a recommendation as to whether the City should form its own housing authority or join the County or City of San Diego. City Council Meeting ~7- March 18, 1975 Report accepted It was moved by Councilmen ttobel, seconded by Councilman HFde and unanimously carried that the status report be accepted. LIBRARY FURNITURE BIDS City Manager Cole reported that bids for the library furnishings have been advertised and will be received on April 11, 1975. REPORT ON PARKING DISTRICT Director of Public Norks Robens and PARKING REQUIREb~NTS Director of Planning Peterson submitted reports to the Council relative to the Council's concern of the parking require- ments in the parking district. At the meeting of December 10, 1974, Council discussion ensued over the fact that there are no requirements for the property owners in the district to provide their own parking, subsequently, the City has to buy parking. It was suggested that any development in the area be required to meet parking requirements. City Attorney Lindberg stated that imposi- tion of parking requirements within the parking district is legal. In the written report, Directors Robens and Peterson delineated several reasons against instituting the parking require- ments within the district at this time. They noted that there may be selected areas within the district for which the installation of private parking lots is appropriate and a review of the parking district boundaries and land uses in the area should be studied. This will be done in consideration of the Third Avenue redevelopment plan. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Councilman Egdahl suggested that staff investigate the possibility of using the vacant property on Fourth Avenue formerly the M.O.D. property (adjacent to the Parkway Gym). MAYOR'S REPORT Council Calendar Mayor Hamilton asked for Council's action on the Calendar submitted by the City Clerk: March 26 3:30 p.m. ~ Conference regarding Bicentennial events April 2 3:30 p,m. - Conference with Congressman Van Deerlin April 3 ~, 3;30 p.m~ - Conference regarding library bids April 14 7:00 p.m. ~ Joint meeting with Environmental Control Commission April 21 7:00 p.m. - Dinner meeting with Chairpersons of the various boards and commissions City Council Meeting -8- March 18, 1975 Concurrence on Council The Council concurred that the calendar Calendar be accepted. Library Groundbreaking Mayor Hamilton announced that Congress- Ceremony man Van Deerlin will be one of the guest speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony on April 27 - 1:00 p.m. BOOTH AT NATION'S CITIES Mayor Hamilton reported that the City CONFERENCE has received three inquiries as a result of the booth display (jointly with Rohr) at the Nation's Cities Conference in Houston, Texas. AIRPORT LOCATION - CBO Reference was made to the vote taken by Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) on March 17 as to the airport loca- tion. Mayor Hamilton conunented that a member of the Board of Supervisors is proposing that the question is put to the vote of the people (Leu Conde). Councilman Hobel, Chairman of CPO, discussed the vote taken which named Brown Field as the future airport site. He noted the action taken by the represen- tative of National City and explained that the procedure now would be for National City to ask their action be rescinded (as it was made in error). City Attorney Lindberg explained the parliamentary rules concerning a change of vote once it has been recorded. This would allow for a tie vote to arise on the procedural issue of opening the question; however, the organization would then be confronted with the fact that alternative proposals were debated and the communities that had initially been committed to the Lindberg Field site chose to exercise their second choice - Brown Field. This would involve a recon- sideration of all of the other actions that were undertaken. COUNCIL COMMENTS LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE REPORT AB330 - City Offices Councilman Scott noted that this Bill Made Partisan (Lockyer) was set for hearing today (March 18). It would change the status of the offices of mayors, councils and county supervisors from nonpartisan to partisan. The Legislative Action Committee recommends opposition to the Bill. Motion to oppose It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter be sent expressing the Council's opposition to this Bill. AB175 - Local Agency Meetings Councilman Scott reported that this Bill Brown Act (Marks) would (1) make all members of local gov- erning bodies guilty of a crime if they attend a meeting which they did not know is being held in violation of Brown Act; City Council Meeting -9- March 18, 1975 (2) make the formal public meeting and all procedural provisions of the Brown Act applicable to any gathering of two or more members of the local body; (3) make it un- lawful to call a special meeting unless necessary to consider u~nf~ese'en em~ygea¢ies The Legislative Action Committee recommends opposition. Motion to oppose It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the Bill be opposed. SB522 - Labor Relations Councilman Scott remarked that Senator Impasse Resolution (Whetmore) Whetmore is asking for more information on this issue. Basically the Bill provides that where an impasse is reached during negotiations, the best offer of both man- agement and e~rployees must be put to a vote. AB1037 - Prohibition on Pop- The Legislative Committee voted to support tops (Z'berg) this Bill which prohibits the sale of any metal beverage container so constructed that a part of the container i5 detachable in opening: Pop-tops. Motion to support prohibition It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Council support this prohibition. To be referred to Eec Councilman Scott asked that this Bill be sent to the Eec for a report. Included in motion Mayor Hamilton included this in the motion; it was agreed by the second and carried unanimously. CPO - TRANSIT POLICIES Councilman Hobel announced that the Council's proposed amendment to the transit policy regarding the amendment to the General Plan and density factors was accepted by the CPO Board. CPO DESIGNATED AS RECIPIENT Councilman Hobel reported that CPO was FOR FEDERAL FUNDS designated as the recipient for federal funds and other funds from the State level. Both the County and City of San Diego requested that they be named the recipients but their requests were not approved. Governor Brown was named as co-recipient. TRANSIT PLAN Councilman Egdahl noted that the Transit Plan (which comes to a CPO vote next week- March 24) is based on Lindberg Field being the airport site and questioned how the Plan can now be voted on without major modifications. Council discussion Council discussion followed regarding the implications of the Plan. Mayor Hamilton indicated that if there is any delay in getting this Transit Plan to the Transportation Board, Mayor Wilson's Plan (San Diego) will be considered by the Board. The Mayor felt this Plan should be adopted now and reviewed in one year. City Council Meeting -10~ March 18, 1975 Councilman Egdahl suggested an alternate action~ Use this awareness to talk to all the communities that voted for Brown Field (w~th the exception of San Diego) and point out to them these problems and ask them for reconsidera- tion of their vote in light of the need to adopt a Transportation Plan. Councilman Hobel indicated the proper action would be to get National City to change their wrong vote. Motion for vote on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded Transit Plan by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council's delegate (to CPO) be instructed to vote for the Transit Plan as proposed only after, in this week, strong persuasive contact has been made with each of these cities to try to persuade them to change their vote regarding Brown Field as the airport site - with the eye to shifting it back to what the Transit Plan revolves around and that is Lindberg Field. Council discussion Councilman Hobel remarked that he would be willing to talk to these cities. TENNIS FACILITIES Councilman Hobel asked for the status of the high-school tennis facilities. Councilman Egdahl said he inquired about this and was told that the courts were readyf~ ptay upon - the only thing remaining was to turn on the lights. DATA SYSTEMS In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry~ City Manager Cole stated that the report sent to the Council was an interim report - a more detailed would be submitted to the Council prior to budget time. ABSENCE FROM COUNCIL Councilman Hyde asked to be excused from the following meetings:June 24, July 1 and July 8. Councilman Hyde indicated that there were five (5) Tuesdays in July and perhaps the Council would wan~ to skip the first Tuesday meeting and hold it on the fifth Tuesday. Motion for excused absences It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that Councilman Hyde be excused from those meetings. (Councilman Hyde abstained from voting~) STATUS REPORTS ASKED Councilman Egdahl asked for a status report on the following: (1) Light at the "F" Street bridge; (2) City Hall lettering; (S) Zoning of property at freeway entrances. City Council Meeting ~11- March 18, 1975 WRITTEN COMMUN~ATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mr. Erickson filed a verified claim for I. E. Erickson, 12203 Roseton damages in the amount of $32.53 claiming Avenue, Norwalk,California that on February 18~ 1975, while parked in the Home Lumber and Building Supply parking lot, "F" and Broadway~ a City truck backing out of the lot hit the fender of his truck near the left rear wheel. Claim accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the claim be accepted, Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES~ Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Action against employees Councilman Hyde asked what action is taken against the employee - is anything recorded in his personnel jacket. City Manager Cole stated he would check into this. Verified claim for damages - Ms. Helton filed a verified claim for Jo Janie He}ton, 1450-146 Melrose damages in the mount of $241.70 claiming Chula Vista that on March 6, 1975, as she was waiting to make a turn on the 1500 block of Melrose, a City employee (Police Officer) collided With her automobile. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and turned over to the City's insurance carrier for inves- tigation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk J