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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/02/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Assis- tant Director of Planning Williams, Director of Community Redevelopment Desrochers 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 meetings of February 5, 1975 and February 11, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Alex Pressutti, CO~ISSIONER member of the Planning Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. OATH OF OFFICE - City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath of CITY MANAGER Office to the City Manager, Lane F. Cole. OATH OF OFFICE - The Oath of Office was administered to the DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL newly-appointed Director of Personnel, Richard Overley, by the City Clerk. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hamilton proclaimed the days of Febru- CEREBRAL PALSY DAYS ary 22 and 23, 1975 as Cerebral Palsy Days in the City of Chula Vista. QUARTERLY REPORT - Mr. Gary Wappes, Administrator, presented "OUR HOUSE" the quarterly report which covered the period October 1 through December 31, 1974. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. QUARTERLY REPORT - Mr. Neil Haas, President, submitted the VISITORS AND CONVENTION quarterly report for the period October BUREAU through December 31, 1974. City Council Meeting 2 February 18, 1975 Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. PRESENTATION BY Mr. Campbell reported that the Port Commiss- C. R. CAMPBELL, ion was advised at its meeting today from PORT COMMISSIONER their attorney that they could not take action on the Bayfront Plan due to the fact that the appeal date ends on the 25th of this month. This matter will be considered at the Commission's meeting of March 4. Mr. Campbell introduced Mr. Tom Firle, En- vironmental Control Administration for the Port District and Mr. David Smith, a consul- tant hired by the Port District to work with Mr. Firle, who will speak on the J Street dredging and what they plan to do with the spoils. Mr. Firle presented slides discussing (1) the South Bay Wildlife reserve - using the dredg- ing from the J Street basin to provide for an island; (2) the study design and (3) the study execution of the plan. Dr. Smith submitted a map of the area noting the area to be dredged which will generate about one million yards of materials to be relocated. Dr. Smith presented slides and discussed (1) the 27 regulatory agencies and groups they had to contact about this project; (2) the sediment chemistry of the spoils and water; (3) biological reconnaissance; (4) con- ceptual engineering analysis; [5) the three alternatives for the island which is proposed to be approximately 100 acres; and (6) the environmental feasibility. Council discussion followed regarding a second entrance, economic feasibility of the project, where the spoils would come from and the time element. Mr. Campbell explained that the project would take from 12 to 14 months. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Carol Smith Mrs. Smith said she was speaking as a repre- 8? F Street sentative of Citizens Concerned II. She Chula Vista ported that they presented the City Clerk with petitions today totalin£ approximately 3500 signatures (2208 was needed for a refer- endum). Mrs. Smith spoke on the need for a referendum concerning the Plaza del Rey pro- posed development. RECESS A recess was called at 8:20 pm and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:58 pm. City Council Meeting 3 February 18, 197S 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 resolutions regarding the leased vehicles for the CETA program and the repayment for sewer facilities from F to E Streets. RESOLUTION NO. 7641 On July 23, 1974 the City Council approved a APPROVING AN AMENDED DEFERRED deferred compensation plan for the full-time COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FULL- unclassified service and for any members of TIME UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES the Council who may be interested in such a AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY program. The original plan has been modified COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING and approved by the Internal Revenue Service. ITS IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTION NO. 7642 This traffic regulation establishes two-hour AMENDING SCHEDULE VI OF THE parking on the east side of Fourth Avenue TRAFFIC CODE BY ESTABLISHING beginning at the south curb line of K Street LIMITED PARKING REGULATIONS and ending at the north curb line of Sierra ON FOURTH AVENUE Way. The Safety Commission has concurred with staff's recommendation that this regula- tion be made permanent. RESOLUTION NO. ?643 This traffic regulation establishes two-hour AMENDING SCHEDULE VI OF parking on both sides of San Miguel Drive THE TRAFFIC CODE BY beginning at the east curb line of Fourth ESTABLISHING LIMITED Avenue and ending at a point 650 feet east. PARKING REGULATIONS ON The Safety Commission has concurred with SAN MIGUEL DRIVE staff's recommendation that this regulation be made permanent. RESOLUTION NO. 7644 This regulation establishes special stops at AMENDING SCHEDULE II OF THE the intersection of Quintard and Tobias TRAFFIC CODE - SPECIAL Street. It was initiated by the Chula Vista STOPS REQUIRED Police Department. The Safety Commission concurs with the staff recommendation that this regulation be made permanent. RESOLUTION NO. 7645 Mapping criteria as specified by the Federal SUPPORTING THE USE OF COUNTY Insurance Administration results in maps FLOOD PLAIN MAPS which are inaccurate and misleading as to the location of structures within special Flood Hazard Areas. Flood Plain Maps presently being prepared by the San Diego County De- partment of Sanitation and Flood Control are the results of detailed studies based on accurate, current information. The resolu- tion supports the County's efforts. RESOLUTION NO. 7646 Under Public Law 655 the Federal Government AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVES has authorized the donation of surplus prop- OF THE CITY TO SIGN FOR AND erty for civil defense purposes to eligible ACCEPT COMBINATION OF SURPLUS agencies. With the appointment of a new FEDERAL PROPERTY OVER AND City Manager, it is necessary to authorize UNDER $2,500.00 Lane F. Cole's signature as an official rep- resentative of the City to sign for and accept the surplus Federal property. City Council Meeting 4 February 18, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7647 Under State law, applications and documents AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVES OF for the purpose of obtaining financial assist- THE CITY TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS ance under the Federal Civil Defense Act must AND DOCUMENTS FOR OBTAINING be executed by certain designated individuals. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The City Manager, Lane F. Cole, is designated as the authorized representative of the City to sign these documents. RESOLUTION NO. 7648 The Bank of America has requested that a lien RELEASING LIEN IN THE AMOUNT be released in order to clear title to permit OF $3,161 AGAINST PROPERTY the closing of escrow for property located at OWNED BY GEORGE W. TRUSTY AT 722 Hilltop Drive. This is really a reimburse- 722 HILLTOP DRIVE merit agreement for the construction of sewer facilities in the 700 block of Hilltop; how- ever, a lien release has been prepared. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7649 The recent addition of 24 CETA VI employees AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED to the Parks and Golf Course divisions of the LEASE OF VEHICLES TO SUPPORT Parks and Recreation Department necessitates CETA, TITLE VI, PERSONNEL the acquisition through lease or lease pur- chase. The hire-on date for this personnel is February 21, 1975 and it is essential that the required vehicles be on hand at that time. Councilman Egdahl asked if, after the program ends, the City be asked to supply the personnel to use the equipment. Councilman Hobel questioned whether the City would have the option to purchase the equip- ment at the close of the program. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall ex- plained that certain pieces of this equip- ment would normally be budgeted this year by attrition of the City-owned vehicles. He added that the equipment being leased will be done on a lease-purchase option and the City can exorcise this or not at the end of the program. 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 AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent None RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNT On March 5, 1974 the Council approved an OF MONEY WHICH SHOULD BE agreement with Harding C. Campbell for par- ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS ticipating in the costs of the construction OF PROPERTY PRIOR TO MAKING of a sewer main in the 100-200 block of Bay SEWER CONNECTION BECAUSE OF Boulevard. The Director of Public Works has BENEFIT RECEIVED BY SAID PARCELS prepared the repayment costs for the sewer BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER facilities for all the properties that will City Council Meeting 5 February 18, 1975 INSTALLATION ALONG BAY be benefited from said construction as re- BOULEVARD FROM F STREET TO quired by the agreement. The costs of con- 400 FEET NORTH OF E STREET structing the sewer have been spread in accordance with generally acceptable 1911 Improvement Act Assessment procedures based upon frontage and area of the parcels. Councilman Hyde questioned the 4% reimburse- ment charge. Director of Public Works Robens remarked that this interest figure was established some time in the past. City Manager Cole explained that the interest figure was set when the going rate for loans was 6%. The rationale was that the City wanted people to connect to the sewer and did not want it "priced out of the market." Mr. Robens indicated that his staff is currently conducting a study on fees and interest rates being charged. This study will go to the City Manager within the next two months. In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, Mr. Robens remarked that a continuance of one week on this resolution would not be harmful and he would be back next week with comments regarding the interest rate. Continued for one week It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be carried over for one week in order to get staff's comments on the desirability of modifying the interest rate charge. RESOLUTION NO. 7650 William A. Smith, Architect, submitted the APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICA- final plans and specifications for review TIONS AND COST ESTIMATE FOR NEW on December 23, 1974. The staff has com- CNULA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER AND pleted its review and the required cor- AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC rections to the plans have been made by the WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS architect. The final plans and specifications are completed and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. The architect now estimates the cost of the animal shelter at $135,677 and with the addition of landscaping and contingencies, the total amount would be $156,500. Director of Public Works Robens recommended that the landscaping be done by separate contract with City forces doing as much of the work as possible. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text wa5 waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting 6 February 18, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1610 This regulation, as approved by the Safety ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED Commission, increases State Law Speed LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR ON Limits on East Orange Avenue beginning at EAST ORANGE AVENUE -FIRST READING Hilltop Drive and ending at Melrose Avenue to 35 miles per hour. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilm~n Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1611 This regulation establishes speed limits AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE TRAFFIC on Otay Lakes Road as follows: between CODE BY DECREASING STATE LAW Bonita Road and Camino del Cerro Grande - MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN 40 MPH; between Camino del Cerro Grande and ZONES - FIRST READING one mile south of Camino del Cerro Grande - 50 MPH; between one mile south of Camino del Cerro Grande and Telegraph Canyon Road - 40 MPH. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1609 This part of Section 210-7 of the Code has AMENDING SECTION 210-7 OF THE not been enforced as enforcement would NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1971 have curtailed 80% of construction and EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE therefore, should be deleted from the NO. 1409 OF THE CITY OF CHULA ordinance until such time as OSHA repeals VISTA - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION its deferment. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following v~e: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting 7 February 18, 1975 CITY M~kNAGER'S REPORT Request for approval of appointment City Manager Cole requested approval of the of Director of Public Works/City appointment of William J. Robens as Director Engineer of Public Works/City Engineer. Appointment approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the appointment be approved. CASTRO CLAIM It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimohsly carried that the claim of Mrs. Castro for $65.00 be approved. HIRING NEW PERSONNEL In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Cole reported that he is currently inter- viewing candidates for the Assistant City Manager position and plans to present his choice to the Council at an Executive Session next week. As to the Assistant Personnel Director, this position was held in abeyance until such time as the new Director was hired. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE At the meeting of December 17, 1974, the ESTABLISHMENT OF A CO~qlSSION Council requested that the Human Relations ON AGING Commission determine whether or not it would be feasible for them to undertake the re- sponsibility of a subcommittee composed of senior citizens who would advise the Com- mission on matters regarding the aged. The Human Relations Commission, at its meeting of February 5, 1975, voted unanimously to recommend that the Council establish a separate Commission on Aging. Motion to approve commission It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the recommendation to establish a Commission on Aging be approved. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this item be re- ferred to sta£f and be brought back as to both the feasibility and what perimeters a committee such as this may have. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde expressed his concern over the number of boards and commissions the City now has and felt that the Human Relations Commission could handle this assignment. Mayor Hamilton asked for Council's approval to allow him to establish, as an ad hoc committee, a Mayor's Committee on Aging. City Council Meeting 8 February 18, 1975 Councilman Hobel spoke against this proposal indicating that a commision such as this does not fall into the category of a Mayor's Committee. Councilman Egdahl said he strongly supports the senior citizens' programs and agreed with Councilman Hyde that the Human Relations Commission could have handled this charge by setting up a sub-committee to deal with the problems of senior citizens in the community. As an alternative to this, he suggested setting up a Citizens' Services Commission and disbanding the Youth Commission. Second withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his second to the motion. Motion to approve Mayor's It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded Committee on Aging by Councilman Scott that the proposal of the Mayor be endorsed, to wit: that he establish an ad hoc committee on senior citizens' programs. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott explained that the purpose of his original motion was for the staff to make a survey of how other cities handle this situation. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called, at the close of the meeting, for personnel matters. COUNCIL CO~4ENTS AIRPORT ALTERNATIVES Councilman Hobel asked for direction from the Council on the airport question. This item is on the next CPO agenda. Motion to reaffirm position It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the Council reaffirm its position as being in opposition to Brown Field and being in favor of Lindberg. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde commented that the Council should have a third option in case Lindberg failed as a possible site. City Council Meeting 9 February 18, 1975 Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a~h£~dposition be included - that the Council supports Miramar as a site after first "no" on Brown Field, second on Lind- berg and third on Miramar. Original motion carried The original motion reaffirming Council's position carried unanimously. LAFCO SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDIES Mayor Hamilton referred to the letter sent by LAFCO in which they state that they are conducting sphere of influence studies. The first study will be in the Heartland area and the second study will be in the South Bay area. The meeting will be held on February 20, 1975 at 1:30 p.m. in National City. The Mayor asked that the City Manager and City Attorney attend. OTHER MEETINGS Other meetings being held on February 20 are the League of California Cities dinner meeting and the CPO transportation meeting. Councilman Egdahl said he represented the City at the meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (LAFCO) on February 13 at Del Mar. LAFCO reported that they are mandated by the State as to the sphere of influence in the County. The position of the staff (LAFCO) is that every existing entity (or special district) dees not have to come up with a sphere of influence to justify its existence. EMPLOYMENT OF SENIOR Councilman Egdahl referred to the report CITIZENS by the Fire Department on hiring senior citizens. He asked for a report from the Parks and Recreation Department on the feasibility of hiring these citizens in some dimension of park maintenance. HIRING CHULA VISTA CITIZENS Councilman Egdahl reported that he received a complaint from a citizen regarding the personnel hired by Gruen & Gruen Associates for a survey on the Third Avenue Redevelop- ment project. Most of these employees hired on a parttime basis are not citizens of Chula Vista and it was felt that since Chula Vista is funding this project and the un- employment figure is high, Chula Vista citizens should be hired. Councilman Scott felt this thinking was provencial and short-sighted as the same thing could happen in other cities whereby they wouldn't hire anyone from this city for any of their jobs. REFERENDUM - PLAZA Councilman Scott questioned the time element DEL REY involved in calling a special election for this referendum. City Council Meeting 10 February 18, 1975 City Attorney Lindberg stated that the City Clerk has 30 days to check the signatures of the petitions received today; however,judging from the time spent on the last referendum, he would judge that the City Clerk will have this completed by the end of next week and the matter could be brought back to the Council in two weeks. Councilman Scott noted that the Council will not have a meeting in two weeks ~March 4). He declared that he has no doubt as to the validity and amount of signatures presented. He suggested the Council not go through the process of counting the names - that the Council just accept those presented. The sooner the matter is resolved the better - if it drags on, the chances of the City getting a shopping center out there diminishes. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded action at next meeting by Mayor Hamilton that all the information pertaining to calling this special election be brought back at the next meeting. Discussion of motion City Attorney Lindberg commented that the Council could call a voluntary referendum and signatures could be checked prior to the next meeting. Councilman Scott declared that by his motion he is stating that this process be eliminated - it would save time and money for the City. He asked that the election be called as soon as possible. Clarification of motion Councilman Egdahl clarified the motion by stating that what the Council wants is to have a resolution brought back at the next meeting declaring a voluntary referendum on Plaza del Rey shopping center. Councilman Scott stated this was the intent of his motion. Motion carried The motion to bring back a resolution calling an election carried unanimously. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Request from San Diego Transit Mr. Claude R. Page, Transit Coordinator, sub- Corporation for resolution mitted the revision to the Fiscal 74-7S authorizing reduction in LTF claim operating agreement which includes the summ- ary of service provided to Chula Vista. He stated that they will be filing an amended application for LTF monies with CPO reflect- ing a new amount of $94,250 in lieu of the $1SS,3S9 authorized by the City Council. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel and secon- ded by Councilman Hyde that the request be referred to staff for analysis. City Council Meeting 11 February 18, 1975 Discussion of motion Councilman Scott remarked that Chula Vista was promised an express service - other cities have received this. He would like to see a letter sent to San Diego Transit stating that Chula Vista wants this express service - it is critically needed. Motion to contact City It was moved by Councilman Scott and secon- Council of San Diego and ded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried Transit Board that the City of San Diego be contacted (the City Council) and the Board of Directors of San Diego Transit expressing Council's extreme displeasure of not having an express bus which is critically needed by the citizens of Chula Vista. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel indicated the motion was out of order - the staff's report should be re- ceived first. The report should be an analysis of the whole program set up by San Diego Tran- sit over the past year and a half. Councilman Hyde suggested the member of the San Diego Transit Board from Chula Vista be asked to appear before the Council next week and comment on the issues raised by Council- man Scott. Motion failed The motion to contact the City Council of San Diego and the Transit Board failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hyde that Mr. Cox (ex-officio member of the Transit Board) be invited to the next City Council meeting to comment on the matter of San Diego Transit service to Chula Vista now and next year. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Mayor Hamilton indicated he would contact Mr. Cox and ask him about this problem. Request from Fraternal Order The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1160 Third of Eagles for permission to Avenue, is planning a carnival on April 2- hold carnivals and waiver of 3-4-5-6, 1975 at the property joining the fees rear of Handyman on Palomar Street. They requested a waiver for the permit fees stating that the proceeds will go to charit- able organizations in the City. Motion to waive permit It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the per- mit fees be waived. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel questioned the percentage of proceeds the Eagles organization will receive. City Council Meeting 12 February 18, 1975 William Cole Mr. Cole explained that they get 25% of all 191 Jamul Avenue the rides in the carnival and $10 from each Chula Vista booth. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, Mr. Cole indicated that if the fees were not waived, the carnival concession would charge this to the Eagles. Assistant to the City Manager Smith remarked that based on the policy adopted by the City Council recently, it is now the prerogative of the City Manager to waive fees. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff. Request from City of Sonoma The City of Sonoma requested Council support for support of SB S12 of a resolution supporting SB 312 which temporarily excludes any person employed in a work experience program pursuant to the federal Emergency Jobs and Employment Assis- tance Act of 1974 with respect to such ser- vice. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back supporting the request. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:30 and the meeting reconvened at 10:35 pm. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:35 pm to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 1975 at 7:30 pm. Clerk