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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/02/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 25, 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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Redevelopment Operations Desrochers, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Assistant Director of Planning Williams, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 12 and 18, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Alger Myers, COMMISSIONER member of the Safety Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. OATH OF OFFICE - DIRECTOR OF City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath of PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER Office to William Robens, newly-appointed Director of Public Works/City Engineer. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Vivian Denny Mrs. Denny spoke on behalf of the Downtown Third Avenue News Association which wishes to go on record Chula Vista as urging the Chula Vista City Council to locate the South Bay Courts in the Civic Center Complex as opposed to National City. The Association feels such location would do much for the revitalization of the downtown area. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the status of the matter and it was noted that this would be discussed at the Council Conference to be held tomorrow (February 26). It was also noted that a priority on this has been set - that being the Central Business District of Chula Vista. Carole Smith Mrs. Smith addressed the Council concerning 87 "F" Street the letter to the Council (dated February Chula Vista 21, 1975) by the City Attorney regarding the referendum on the Plaza del Rey matter. City Council Meeting 2 February 25, 1975 She and other members of Citizens Concerned II (CCII) object to this being referred to as a "voluntary referendum". Their group submitted petitions for a "mandated" referendum. She asked that the votes be counted as this referendum is mandated by the people. The Council concurred that the intent of calling this a "voluntary" referendum was to save money that might otherwise be spent certifying signatures. Motion to prepare It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and resolution seconded by Councilman Scott that a resolution be prepared recognizing the mandate of the citizens to call a referendum and commending them on their interest in the affairs of the City government. City Attorney's City Attorney Lindberg stated that he can opinion place within the language of the Ordinance and Resolution to be brought before the Council the fact that the referendum is being placed upon the ballot by the Council as a result of the receipt of petitions that contained a 5urplusage of names beyond that which was required and the Council said we would avoid the cost of going through the processing of certifying these signatures. He added that the Council has the right to place upon the hallot a measure that they have adopted and ask that the voters declare whether they request the repeal or recision of that resolution or they affirm the Council's action. He explained that "voluntary referendum" is "term of art." Date for election City Attorney Lindberg explained the elec- tion procedures and the date (May 27, 1975) that has been offered. May 27th was chosen so as to avoid any legal challenge since the Council did not choose to go through full formality of the Election Code and certify the signatures. He added that had those signature5 been certified any date desired could be selected within that time frame. Esther Lassman Miss Lassman indicated she was distressed Rogan Road over the fact that the Council is not calling this a mandatory referendum and that it falls within the time frame for a mandatory referendum. She felt the $300+ it would cost to certify the signa- tures is little compared to the amount of money spent on this project to date, not to mention City Hall staff time. She, for one, wants the signatures certified and the referendum recognized as a mandated one. City Council Meeting 3 February 25, 1975 Discussion ensued on the wording on the ballot - will it read voluntary or mandated by the people. The City Attorney explained it will say neither; the ballot language will read virtually the same as the Sports World Ballot with the ex- ception of the differentiation of the project, etc. Ed Benshop Mr. Benshop stated that his concern as 671 Floyd a member of CCII about the voluntary aspect of the referendum is probably due to the fact that he and other members of the group are not lawyers and do not understand legal matters and there is a great deal of concern as to the effect of a "voluntary" versus "mandatory" election as far as such things as the wording of the item on the ballot, who could or could not write rebuttals for and against the issue and possibly items which may occur after the election as far as the timing of counter-proposals, etc. He feels the group was very care- ful about collecting signatures and does not see a real need to count them. In answer to Mr. Benshop's question, City Attorney Lindberg stated that the time limit (after the election) a project of this nature could not go in, provided the issue was defeated on the ballot, would be one year. Question called Councilman Egdahl called the question. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Greg Cox Mr. Cox stated he was speaking as Chula 540 "F" Street Vista's representative of San Diego Transit Corporation's Board of Directors. He presented an excerpt from San Diego Transit's Action Plan 1974-75 which explained the proposed South Bay Express to be implemented this year. He explained that this actual plan wa5 prepared last year for this fiscal year and in the budgeting for this plan they included an inflation factor of 13%, which at that time was a realistic figure. However, the inflation factor at this time is appr~imately 21%, thereby creating problems for San Diego Transit. Mr. Cox further commented that at a recent Board meeting (December) discussions were held as to what can be done - either raise fares or reduce service or a combination of both of those. The Board made a recommendation to raise the fares. The City of San Diego was able to come through with enough money to meet the needs for the remainder of this year provided there were no new implementations of the Action Plan. At the same time the South Bay Express route was to be implemented, there were two others: one in Pacific Beach and one in E1Cajon. Both of those were implemented in December, just prior City Council Meeting 4 February 25, 1975 to the financial crisis San Diego Transit is experiencing. South Bay Express was to have been the next one implemented (to start February 1 or 2, 1975) but because of the financial situation it has been deferred until this fiscal year is over. Mr. Cox explained that the cost now of implementing this service is approximately $1.50 per passenger mile and there are not enough funds at this to do this. The South Bay Express would involve not only Chula Vista, but also the cities of Imperial Beach, National City, and County of San Diego and the major portion of the roadway would be through the City of San Diego. Mr. Cox added that right now the City of San Diego does not have any money in their local transportation fund to cover the expense of this new service. Unless the City of Chula Vista and other outlying areas would be willing to fund the entire South Bay Express, it's probably not possible to implement it until the City of San Diego can come up with the necessary funds. Mr. Cox said he had been assured that the South Bay Express would be the number one priority in the fiscal year 1975-76. He said the 'JO" express currently in operation from San Ysidro to the City of San Diego is by far the most overcrowded bus San Diego Transit has and is of prime concern; it is operating at 223% capacity. Claude Page Mr. Page explained that the two express San Diego Transit routes were put on a fairly high priority Corporation basis in the Action Plan and Phase I was to implement those. The South Bay Express met some problems in litigation and it was put aside, therefore could no longer be called an express. It was then renamed and called "limited," and started some- where in the Coronado Avenue vicinity and kept within the city limits of San Diego. Council's concerns Mayor Hamilton expressed concern on behalf of the Council in that when the "0" line came through Chula Vista it was already full and just passed people by. Chula Vista was paying for it to travel through the streets of this City and there was no room to take care of the people waiting at the bus stops. He commented that it is not fair to charge Chula Vista money and leave people at bus stops and then say "we're taking care of you." He asked why facilities are not being provided the people in Chula Vista and why another bus was not trailing the already-crowded one. Mayor Hamilton also inquired as to what San Diego Transit is going ~o repay the City of Chula Vista for the services not rendered. b~r. Page remarked that there will be no repayment as such to his knowledge, other than to get Chula Vista some better service. City Council Meeting 5 February 25, 1975 Discussion ensued on the "0" Line and the fact that in 1974 the Council was informed that this was the heaviest route in the system and that more than likely it fills up to almost 95% capacity before it even reaches Chula Vista. Mr. Page explained, in response to Council's q~eries as to why other cities were selected over Chula Vista to receive service, that Roger Snobel, the Director of Planning at that time, created the Action Plan and set the priorities. Councilman Hyde asked if sufficient pressure were to be applied could a solution not be reached (as was in the fare raise problem of not too long ago), so as to implement the "O" Line prior to September. Mr. Page indicated there is no way of affectuating the "O" Line prior to this time. He further stated that San Diego Transit will be back to file an application with Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) to April 1. Traditionally, in order to meet the filing date, San Diego Transit Corporation has gone ahead and filed accordingly to a plan and then amended the contracts according to what was actually signed sometime prior to July 1. They are now back with every agency served to amend the agreements signed prior to last July 1 because every one of them has not received the service initially contracted for. Mr. Page indicated that the Action Plan was in effect last year (when the Council was approached) which indicated that Pacific Beach and La Mesa would have top priority for express. The Council indicated that it was their feeling that that was not expressed. Reason for delay Mr. Page detailed the implementation date, setbacks thereof and reasons there- for and commented that it was during the month of December that SDTC discovered the inequities in their budget and could only then implement the routes which would take the small buses. When asked the reason for this delay, Mr. Page stated that at the moment, from now and July 1, it is the lack of money to do it. The lag time between July 1 and September 21 or 22 is the time it would take them to hire and train drivers after the funds are available on July 1. Funds to SDTC to Councilman Hyde inquired as to the possi- advance date bility of Chula Vista's loaning money to San Diego Transit Corporation to advance this date. City Council Meeting 6 February 25, 1975 Mr. Page indicated it could be done if more money could be found. He cited the example of San Diego and Imperial Beach's effort to implement service contracted for. Refund possible? When asked by the Council about a possible refund, Mr. Page explained that the allocation of LTF money becomes reduced. In other words, what they are asking is to reduce the LTF contracted amount which has been allocated to them on the base of $153,000 to $94,000, the value of service actually being pro- vided. He said this becomes a credit against 1974-75. Mr. Page further explained SDTC's monthly payment from CPO Chula Vista's fund balances will be higher than thought to be. Councilman Hobel pointed out that every city's fund is earmarked for that city. Increased cost of Discussion ensued on the probability service of increased costs for the same level of service next year. Mr. Page remarked that the $1.18 SDTC used for projection of gross cost per mile was obviously wrong; right now it's up to $1.47. He added there are many reasons for the inflationary trend, but the increase from 64 or 74 a gallon for fuel to 214 is a major factor. It was the consensus of the Council that this will have to be looked at closely at the time our requests for funds come up and it should be noted that Chula Vista is paying alot of bus miles in the City for which there is no space available for the citizens of Chula Vista. Mr. Page attributed delays to two factors: (1) litigation and (2) waiting for delivery of buses. He added that by the time SDTC got everything cleared away, other routes were implemented and equip- ment was already allocated and then they ran out of operating funds. Scheduled delivery of Mr. Page stated that about 25 buses will buses be delivered probably in June. Another federal grant application in excess of $5 million was for 105 buses - 75 regular transit buses, 30 more small ones - but SDTC does not want small ones. An opinion from UMTA indicates that they will approve amending the application leaving the dollar amounts the same and going to some other vehicle. Mr. Page commented they have looked at the articulated buses. There are three manu- facturers, but none in this country. If they had twenty of them today the problems on the "O" Line would be solved, and they could still run the iS-minute frequency without problems. City Council Meeting 7 February 25, 1975 Mr. Page remarked that at this point he cannot give the Council any assurance, but will be back to the Council and, hopefully, at that time the picture will be brighter. March 24 meeting Mr. Cox noted the meeting the San Diego Transit Board of Trustees to be held on March 24, 1975 in the Council Chambers and encouraged the Council and others to attend this meeting. Route "L" bus Mr. Cox told the Council he would work against the recommendation to amend this route to go down further south (possibly as far down as San Ysidro), unless some other direction would be given by this Council. Mr. Page indicated there is a difference of opinion at staff level. He could see the advantage of running the "L" Line down Third Avenue into the Otay Mesa area, terminate near 30th and Coronado and make an interchange there with the "0" shuttle from Imperial Beach as well as the "0" from the border and run it back and forth on the same routes. He thinks this would solve the problem for the people in the Castle Park area and bring alot of people in the Otay Mesa area into Chula Vista. He opposes going to the border. PUBLIC HEARING - on September 7, 1971, the City Council CONSIDERATION OF BICYCLE adopted Resolution No. 6193 approving ROUTES ELEMENT OF THE a system of bicycle routes for the City GENERAL PLAN of Chula Vista. Since this City's imple- mentation of its bicycle route system, there has been a great deal of study done by all levels of government through- out the nation concerning funding and the guidelines and standards for bicycle routes. Director of Planning Pcterson stated in a written report that Public Utilities Code Section 99234 amends the Transportation Develepment Act of 1971 and provides that 2% of the Sales Ta× Revenue deposited in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) could be used for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Adoption of the Element is the first stop in the preces~ of applying for funds. Assistant Director of Planning Williams briefly summarized the Bicycle Routes Element as presented by the Parks and Rec- reation, Planning and Public Works Depart- ment. He reported that emphasis has been given a basic framework for transportation to take people from ali parts of our City to the City's major empleyers, Rohr on the Bayfront, fer one. Attempts hav~ been made to connect up as many parts as possible in this initial phase on the main system of bicycle routes. City Council Meeting 8 February 25, 1975 He said that additional routes constructed in new subdivisions are anticipated and thought will be given the use of bicycles in the plans for street widenings and construction of any new streets. Councilman Egdahl inquired as to whether or not it would be necessary to indicate on the General Plan which routes are shared routes, bike lanes or bike paths. Mr. Williams indicated that it is not necessary at this point, but during the second phase evaluation will be given each street section as to whether or not it should be a lane or shared route. Mr. Williams further explained that the adopted Bayfront plan's related bike paths are not Council because they would be a subsidiary system, as in a local street system. In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Mr. Williams commented that staff has talked with the City of National City to work on the one route around the Bay. (He also noted a meeting to be held March 6 by CPO on this subject.) Chula Vista has coordinated its route planning with the County. Councilman Hyde questioned the plans for providing for routes to go through parks (e.g.~ parks in San Diego Gas & Electric Company right-of-way). Mr. Williams explained there are couple of situations where it is possible to ride a bicycle through a park. He added that unless some consideration is given in the design of a park, it's difficult to put a straight-through route. Councilman Hyde indicated it would be appropriate in the City's plan to show a route from Valle Lindo Elementary School on the south up through Greg Rogers and Palomar through the San Diego Gas & Electric Company easement. Mr. Williams remarked that that easement is quite rough for a bicycle trail at this time, but this could be given further study. Mr. Williams added that actual construction of bike trails will be studied in the second phase, possibly to include in the Capital Improvement Plan. LTF money Discussion ensued on the balance of LTF money, that available to Chula Vista, and the fact that the City may have to compete for these funds. City Council Meeting 9 February 25, 1975 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as adver- tised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public bearing. Leu Rudolph Mr. Rudolph remarked that he rides a 299 Sea Vale bike every day and feels that lines Chula Vista and signs do not necessarily make a bike route safe, He feels more attention should be given this nspect of bicycle routes. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the ~h-earihg~ was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO~ 7651 - Offered by Councilman Hobel,with the ADOPTING BICYCLE ROUTES notation that staff be given direction ELE~NT OF THE GENERAL to look closer at the possibility of PLAN placing routes through the park systems through San Diego Gas & Electric Company right-of-way from Loma Verde to the Sweetwater Valley, 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 Councilman Hyde noted that at budget time the staff could present proposals on this. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with the exception of Items 6 (Lease for vehicle and equipment in support of CETA Title VI) which will be continued to March 11, 1975, 7b (Opposing SB 275) and 7c (Setting City Manager's salary). RESOLUTION NO. 7652 - The contract work for this project has ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ~ been completed by th~ contractor, Perry STREET LIGHTS AND SIGNAL MODI~ Electric, to the satisfaction of the FICATION - BROADWAY BETWEEN Public Works Director and in accordance "F" STREET AND "H" STREET, with the requirements of the City. GAS TAX PROJECT NO. 179 RESOLUTION NO. 7653 - One of the conditions of approval for ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT Tentative Parcel Map No. 12-74 is for the FROM LAWRENCE DAILY AND developer to install one (1) street light KENNETH KOLK, GENERAL standard. In this instance, a five foot PARTNERS FOR STREET LIGHT,PURPOSES by four foot easement is required; the AT 510 HILLTOP DRIVE easement was executed on December 12, 1974. RESOLUTION NO. 7654 - On December 5~ 1974, the general partners ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT executed a ten foot wide sewer easement FROM LAWRENCE DAILY AND to provide sewer service to four parcels KENNETH KOLK, GENERAL of land they were creating by parcel map. PARTNER FOR SEWER PURPOSES One of the conditions of approval for AT 510 HILLTOP DRIVE Tentative Parcel Map No. 12-74 is for the developer to construct an 8" VCP sewer main to serve the four (4) parcels. City Council Meeting 10 February 25, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7655 - At the City Council meeting of February SUPPORTING SB 312 WHICH 18, 1975 Council directed that a resolu- TEMPORARILY WAIVES THE PERS tion be brought back supporting SB 312 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CETA which temporarily waives the PERS (Public PROGRAM Employment Retirement System) for the CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) Program. RESOLUTION APPROVING (Continued to March 11, 1975) NEGOTIATED LEASES FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF CETA TITLE VI UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7656 - Assembly Bill 481 mandates a service OPPOSING AB 481 ~NDATING retirement formula of 2% at age S0 for THE SERVICE RETIREMENT all local policemen and firemen of FORMULA FOR ALL LOCAL agencies contracting with PERS. POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN This resolution reflects the opposition of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to legislation of this sort because of the cost that may be borned by the public and the possibilities that local agencies might be confronted with attempting to pay costs for a state- mandated program. (End of Consent Calendar) UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7657 - Senate Bill 275 would provide for OPPOSING SB 275 - A public employees the rights of strike NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT and binding arbitration. It was intro- FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT duced by Senator Dills to provide new collective bargaining rights for public employees. Councilman Scott explained the Bill, noting that it would deprive elected officials of their fiscal responsibility. Councilman Hyde spoke against the resolu- tion because (1) there is lack of informa- tion on the content of the bill and (2) if it's the same bill he has been reading about, the State Legislature passed this bill last year and it was vetoed by the former Governor. He feels the present Governor would sign it if passed in the form it was passed previously. Council- man Hyd~ indicated he does not support strikes, but public employees are on the verge of being given the rights of all organized labor and the City should be addressing itself to the problem of ma- king collective bargaining a more effec- tive instrument solving short of strikes. Further discussion ensued amongst members of the Council on the bill and City Attorney explained the binding arbitra- tion process. Motion to file resolu- It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the tion resolution be filed. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. City Council Meeting 11 February 25, 1975 Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Egdhal and Legislative committee seconded by Councilman Hyde that the for details resolution be referred back to the Legislative Committee for further informa- tion and details. Councilman Hyde noted specifically that he would like to see a copy of the Bill. March 11 hearing Councilman Scott noted the fact that the bill comes up for hearing on March 11. Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion. Second not withdrawn Councilman Hyde did not withdraw his second; the motion therefore stands made. Question called Councilman Egdahl called the question. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7658 - This resolution sets the salary of the SETTING THE SALARY newly-appointed City Manager, Lane F. Cole, FOR THE CITY MANAGER at $33,070 (annual) for fiscal year 1974-75. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noeg: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7659 - The City Council, on February 5, 1975, APPROVING FINAL PLANS accepted a report on the status of the AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR new library construction. The estimated THE NEW CHULA VISTA cost of the library as of January 1, 1975 LIBRARY AND AUTHORIZING is $2,620,000. THE PROJECT TO BE ADVERTISED FOR BIDS This resolution approves the final plans and specifications for the new Library and directs the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids for the construction of said facility. City Council Meeting 12 February 25, 1975 Mayor Hamilton noted the change in the bid date to be made April 2, 1975. In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, City Manager Cole stated that the staff could, after having received bids, conduct discussions with the Council at which time they may analyze the bids. Liquidated damages In answer to Councilman Hobel's query about the presence of liquidated damages clauses in the contracts to go to bid, City Attorney Lindberg stated that staff would examine the liquidated damages aspect in terms of the potential loss to the City for failure to complete the project within the time frame set forth in the contract; however, the term itself does not imply a penalty for failure to perform, but rather the prospective loss the City perceives because of a failure to perform. He added that penalty clauses are not allowed under law. City Attorney Lindberg, in response to Councilman Hobel's question as to how the City is protected, stated that the City, unless it has a very definite per£eption that the contract is not going to be completed within a reasonable time, must unfortunately accept delays created by parties who are not comp]etely under the control of the prime contract or conditions that may affect the prime contractor. Mr. Lindberg further explained, in answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiries, that the City would be entitled to recoupe any losses that it may have as a result of a delay in completion which would then delay the acquisition of interior furnishings or materials. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, with the notation that the bid date be changed to April 2, 1975, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 7660 - To avoid dual charges for fire protection, WITBDRAWING CERTAIN REAL the territory known as the Johnson Annexa- PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED tion ~houtd be withdrawn from the Bonita- AS JOHNSON ANNEXATION FROM Sunnyside Fire Protection District under THE BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE provisions of Section 13952 of the Health PROTECTION DISTRICT and Safety Code. The withdrawal would be effective April 10, 1975. City Council Meeting 13 February 25, 1975 Resolution offered O£fered by Councilman Hobel 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. 1612 - The applicant has requested annexation APPROVING THE ANNEXATION of 2.4 acres to Chula Vista for the TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA purpose of obtaining comprehensive City OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED services. The subject property is located TERRITORY KNOWN AND at the north end of Camino del Cerro DESIGNATED AS JOHNSON AN- Grande. The Planning Commission recommended NEXATION - FIRST READING approval of the annexation on October 9, 1974. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this first reading ordinance be placed on its first reading. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobet, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1613 - This ordinance is presented in accordance AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF with Council direction of February 4, 1975. ~{E CHULA VISTA CITY It complies with the requirements of CODE BY ADDING THERETO Section 501 of the City Charter which A NEW ARTICLE 8, ENTITLED provides for the creation of additional CO~HNITY DEVELOPMENT departments via Council adoption of the DEPARTMENT - appropriate ordinance. FIRST READING The Community Development Department shall }lave the responsibility of adminis- tering redevelopment projects, promoting a high level of maintenance and utility of the existing community by means of conservation and rehabilitation programs and encourage the revitalization of underdeveloped areas of the community. ORDINANCE NO. 1614 - This ordinance would amend the City Code AMENDING SUBSECTION E to increase the rate charged on sewer OF SECTION 26.403 OF reimbursement contracts from 4% to 7%. CHAPTER 26 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE INTEREST RATE TO BE ADDED TO REIMBURSE- N~NT ~{ARGE - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. City Council Meeting 14 February 25, 1975 The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes; None Absent: None RESOLUTION DETERMINING This item was held over by the Council THE A~OUNT OF MONEY so that staff could investigate and WHICH SHOULD BE report as to the reason for adding 4% ASSESSED AGAINST simple interest to the calculated costs CERTAIN PARCELS OR for sewer reimbursement on Bay Boulevard. PROPERTY PRIOR TO MAKING SEWER CONNECTION BECAUSE OF BENEFIT RECEIVED BY SAID PARCELS BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER INSTALLATION ALONG BAY BOULEVARD FROM "Fl' STREET TO 400~ FEET NORTH OF "E'l STREET Resolution continued It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this resolution be oontinu~d. ORDINANCE NO. 1610 - This ordinance was placed on first reading ESTABLISHING A PRIMA at the meeting of February 18, 1975. FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR ON EAST ORANGE AVENUE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Conncilman Egdahl that reading and adopted this ordinance be placed on its second reading a~d 8ilopted and that ~ead~ng bf th~ t~xt be wai~ed by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes; None Absent; None ORDINANCE NO. 1611 - This ordinance was placed on first reading AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE at the meeting of February 18, 197S. TRAFFIC CODE BY DECREASING STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that reading and adopted this ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: City Council Meeting 15 February 2S, 1975 AYES; Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes~ None Absent: None REPORT ON CO.UNITY This item was continued from the meeting DEVELOPMENT SPACE of February 4, 197S, at which time the NEEDS Council asked staff to investigate certain sites with the possibility.ofrelocating the Redevelopment Department in mind. In addition to the sites suggested by the Council, the possibility of converting the patio adjacent to the Council Chambers, Boards and Commissions Office and the Administrative Offices was examined. This patio conversion was found to be the most favorable option at an estimated cost of $7,600. Ail labor for this con- version would be provided by City forces. The City Manager'srecommendation was that action be taken to take steps to accomplish the aforementioned, utilizing City forces and materials not to exceed a total cost of $8,000. Custodial care Councilman Egdahl asked who would provide custodial care in a facility such as the ZOgob building. City Manager Cole stated that custodial services would be provided by City forces. He agreed that woUld be a negative factor in a move of that nature. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, City ~anager Cole stated no specific plan has been drawn to date as to how the space would be used, but felt it can definitely be developed to accommodate the Redevelopment needs. Director of Redevelopment Operations Desrochers explained that if the patio plan were to be used, the City Manager's conference room could be used for meetings, thereby eliminating the need for more square footage as requested in other plans. City Manager Cole stated as staff puts together this plan, it will be brought back to Council. In answer to Council- man Hyde's question, ~r. Cole stated this will be a permanent structure. Report and recommenda- It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded tion accepted by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report and the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be accepted. REPORT ON LANDSCAPING - Director of Public Works Robens reported INTERSTATE S, PALOMAR that be has discussed the landscaping of TO "E" STREET Interstate S in Chula Vista with a landscape architect for CALTRANS who has indicated that this project is not budgeted, but is scheduled for construction in fiscal year 1975-76. Final approval on the design has been received from Sacramento and final plans are now being prepared. The City's landscape architect is reviewing their preliminary plans. City Council Meeting 16 February 25, 1975 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the report of the Director of Public ~Vorks be accepted. In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, Director of Public Works Robens indicated that September is the target date for this project. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Motion to advise It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded of Council's action by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a report on the Council's action on this matter be referred to Mrs. Berggren who spoke on this at a prior Council meeting. REPORT ON COUNTY COMMUNITY Director of Planning Peterson submitted PkRNNING PROGRAM FOR THE a written report to the Council stating SWEETWATER VALLEY that the County Planning Department expects to commence work on the Sweetwater Valley Community Plan this year and to complete the Program in 1977. This two-year program is being undertaken in response to the Board of Supervisors adopted "Community and Subregional Planning Policies and Procedures." ~e area recommended for inclusion in the plan contains the portion of E1 Rancho del Rey that is still unincorporated, even though it is totally surrounded by the City of Chula Vista. The Director of Planning recommended that the Council adopt a motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter to the Board of Supervisors and authorize the City Manager to appoint a staff member to serve on the Executive Committee of the Sweetwater Valley Community Planning Agency. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded and recommendation by Councilman Egdahl that the report and recommendation of the Director of Planning be accepted~ Councilman Scott questioned the rationale for studying the areas that will eventually be annexed to the City of Chula Vista. Director of Planning Peterson explained that the County feels they have the mandate to plan for all the u~incorporated areas. This is the official policy of the Board. He added that he sees the need to do some planning for future street alignments, more than the land use planning, in the subject area. Many County departments would be involved in the study and it will be extensive. City Council Meeting 17 February 25, 1975 Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit ~' AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, H ami 1 t on Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None MAYOR' S REPORT Executive Session It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously darried that the Council recess to Executive Session at the end of the business meeting for personnel matters. No Council meeting Mayor Hamilton noted the fact that there March 4, 197S will be no Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 4th, as four Councilmen will be attending a meeting in Washington, COUNCIL C0~fl~ENTS Airport Councilman Hobel noted the recent action on the Airport and asked for Council comments, if any. Light at west end Councilman Egdahl commented that it had of bridge at "F" been suggested to him that it would be help- Street ful if there were to be a light installed at thew est end of the bridge on "F" Street. Referred to Safety Commis- It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded sion and staff by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Safety Commission and the staff for report and recommendation, Request for leave Councilman Egdahl requested permission for of absence a leave of absence from the Council meetings of June 17 and 24, July 1, 8, 1S and 22. He explained he will be studying in England at that time. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that Council- man Egdahl be granted permission for this leave of absence. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: .Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 18 February 25, 1975 Flood control channel Councilman Egdahl noted a meeting held this date (February 25, 1975) with the City Manager , Director of Public Works and two members of the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the freeway and the flood control channel. Any problems anticipated would be those related to Gunpowder Point and the earliest anything could happen on Interstate 5 would be March 1976. Absence noted Councilman Hyde noted that he would be making a study tour of Wisconsin a total of three weeks during the time which Councilman Egdahl would be absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:40 p.m. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded CITY MANAGER by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Eugene Asmus be appointed Chula Vista's new Assistant City Manager at a salary of $2100 per month to start no later than March 10, 1975. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10;41 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 1975. Deputy City Clerk