HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/01/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday January 14, 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, ~ula Vista,
California, with the following
Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, EgdM~l
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of
Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Cole, Director
of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall,
Assistant City Attorney Beam, Director of Redevelopment
Operations Desrochers, Director of Building and Housing Grady
In the absence of the Mayor, MayorPro Tempor~ Egdahl opened the meeting.
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl, followed
by a moment of silent prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the minutes of the meeting of January 7,
1975 be approved, copies having been sent
to each Councilman.
Motion carried ~e motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott,
Hobel
Noes; None
Absent: Mayor Hamilton
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Pro Tempo~e Egdahl intredUced Mrs. Marjorie
COMMISSIONER Newcomb, member of the Civil Service
Commission, as guest commissioner for this
meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Margaret Helton Mrs. Helton referred to the two requests she
162 Mankato made at a previous Council meeting: a
Chula Vista Commission for the Aging and an Ad Hoc
committee to work on the problem of getting
a senior citizens service center in this
City. She asked that the Council take some
positive action in this regard.
Motion for legter to It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded
Board of Supervisors by Councilman Scott that the staff be directed
to draft a letter (with the assistance of
Mrs. Helton) to the Board of Supervisors,
with special attention to Supervisor Walsh,
requesting their consideration of a senior
citizens service center in the Chula Vista
area either with or without a court complex
for the City of Chula Vista.
City Council Meeting 2 January 14, 1975
Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl asked that the letter be
written by the Mayor.
Councilman Hyde agreed, stating that the
staff should draft the letter for the Mayor's
signature.
(Mayor Hamilton arrived at this time.)
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote,
to'wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott,
Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mayor Hamilton
Burr Leonard Mr. Leonard informed the Council that the bus
Chula Vista City Lines fleet has now been painted in the bicenten-
nial colors.
He submitted a sketch of a logo which he
remarked will be placed on the bus behind
the entry door on the right side and directly
beneath the window on the driver's side of
the bus.
Councilman Hobel asked that the logo be
more ~niform in the lettering of "Chula
Vista City Lines" and that the "Cv" and
border be widened.
Councilman Egdahl questioned having the
lettering "Chula Vista City Lines" depicted
on the logo.
Logo approved It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried
that the proposal as submitted by Mr. Leonard
in regards to the logo be approved.
Release of funds Mr. Leonard stated the logos will be completed
by next Monday and placed on the buses and
asked that all funds withheld for payment of
services could be released at this time.
Motion to release funds It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that ~pon inspection by the City that the
bus company has complied, that funds be forth-
coming.
Mini-buses Councilman Hyde asked Mr. Leonard if his
company was keeping watch on the mini-buses
operated by San Diego Transit.
Mr. Leonard stated that at one time, Aztec
used a mini-bus on Route A in Chula Vista;
however, the comments from the riders was
unfavorable because of the noise, etc.,
from this bus. Also, a survey on Route A
(2:30 to 4:30 p.m.) showed standees at all
times using the large bus.
City Council Meeting 3 January 14, 1975
Marise Corbin Mrs. Corbin asked; (1) that the Council call
320 Nocturne Court a referendum on the Plaza del Rey Plan and
(2) that the Mayor retract the statement
made in the STAR-NEWS which implied that
Citizens Concerned made the citizens of
Chula Vista spend $17,000 on the Sports World
referendum and seemingly would cause the
City to spend a similar amount, She asked
the City Clerk whether her (Clerk's) state-
ment to the paper was correct in that the
election cost was $1300 +.
City Clerk Fulasz verified the amount as
being correct.
Mrs. Corbin referred to the public hearings
and testimonies given by the citizens concern-
ing Dr. Bloom's Plan, indicating that it was
"inconceivable to her that (the Council)
could have voted 5~0 for this Plan" if the
Council was listening to the citizens. She
felt the $17,000 (cost of the election)
should be shared ~qually by the Council
and the citizens.
Mayor Hamilton explained that he did make
the statement that the last referendum cost
$17,000 but has since been informed by the
City Clerk that the election cost approxi-
mately $1300, The Mayor commented that he
just did not remember that the City shared
the ballot with other issues which was the
reason for the low cost. The City Clerk and
the Registrar of Voters have both assured
the Mayor that should a referendum be called
and it is the only thing on the ballot, it
will cost the City $17,000.
At this point, the Councilmembers responded
to Mrs. Corbin's charge that the Council
was not "listening to the voice of the
people."
In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question,
Mr. Corbin said she would prefer to see (1~!
the land be put into some type of holding
zone until a plan can be made or (2) use
the money that comes to the City through
federal money as seed money to acquire other
federal money to purchase the land as open
space for at least the immediate future
until such time as a plan can be made for
a regional park.
Russell Moore Mr. Moore commented on the Council's action
1065 Jefferson Avenue regarding the proposed shopping center and
Chula Vista quoted Councilman Hobel (Chairman of CPO)
as stating that the decision has not been
made on the BART system; "however, Chula
Vista/National City corridor is one of the
most heavily traveled." The consultants
have recommended that Palomar Street to
~ashionValley be the first constructed.
Mr. Moore asked that the whole regional shop-
ping center be "pigeon-holed" at this time
until such time as a more definite need is
shown.
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He added that he is personally going to spear-
head a drive to annex the Harborside and
Castle Park area to Chula Vista which he
declared would give the City a more positive
tax base than the Plaza delyRey plan.
Marta Pobleta-Moas Mrs. Pobleta-Moas stated she has a home oc-
378 Roosevelt Street cupation and asked the Planning Commission for
permission to put a sign up on her premises;
the Planning Commission ruled that they
could not grant this request. Mrs. Pobleta-
Moas remarked that she has a petition signed
by her neighbors stating they would have no
objection and asked the Council for approval.
City Attorney Lindberg stated that the appli-
cant should make an appropriate application
for this appeal through the Planning Depart-
ment and the office of the City Attorney.
Assistant City Attorney Beam said there were
legal problems involved here regarding
the appeal. He asked that he be given the
opportunity of presenting the Council with
a written report.
Motion for report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded
by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried
that the Attorney's office and the Planning
Department provide the Council with a re-
port based on the information presented this
evening, and that it become an agenda item
next week (January 21, 197S).
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Director of Finance Grant submitted a written
CONSIDERATION OF RATE report on a rate study for this company.
INCREASES FOR TRASH SERVICE -
CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE The report included an income-expense analysis
for fiscal years 1973-74, 1974-75 and r975-76;
comparison of trash service costs in surround-
ing communities; balance sheets for fiscal
years 1972, 1973, and 1974 and income
statements; and salaries paid the officers
of the firm.
Mr. Dick F. Chase, Sr., President of the
company, made the following requests (letter
dated December 5, 1974); The average price
schedules reflect an increase of 18%; resi-
dential prices adjusted to $~00 per month
and commercial prices restructured to re-
fleet between 1S% and 20% increase. A
further recommendation was that beginning
September 30, 1975, and every six months
thereafter, the rate structure be reviewed
by the staff and adjusted to reflect any
increases in the U.S.D.L. (U.S. Department
of Labor) Consumer Price Index for the prior
months with staff being authorized to approve
up to a 6% increase.
Director of Finance Grant recommended ap-
proval of the requested increase for all
hand stops and~ibin services. He proposed
a formula for determining the rate for single-
family residences.
City Council Meeting 5 January 14, 1975
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Dick Chase, President Mr. Chase stated that the last increase on
Chula Vista Sanitary Service the residential service was made in July
1972 ~ that for the commercial areas was
made in 1969. The cost of living has gone
up 30.4% through October ]974 and an addi-
tional 3% cost of living raise in November.
Council discussion In answer to Councilman Hobel's questions,
Mr. Wayne Carroll, City Auditor, Mr. Grant,
Mr. Chase, and the Chula Vista Sanitary
Services bookkeeper, Mary Timms, answered
questions pertaining to the Company's
financial statements.
Mr. Chase informed the Council that bis firm
does plan to make some substantial large
capital investments during the next year.
Recommendation of City Manager Mr. Thomson recommended approval of the $3.00
rate as proposed, concurring with the advice
of the City's auditor and Finance Director
on the 9%-10% return.
Esther Lassman Miss Lassman spoke about a city in Sweden
Rogan Road that took their trash, dumped it down a chute
Chula Vista from the various apartment houses, took it
on a conveyor belt one mile outside the
city, burned and converted the trash into
energy and sent it back to the city providing
all the energy that city needed.
She cited cities in the United States that
have used sewerage for just this purpose
and using the water that washed the sewerage
used again for the purpose of watering lawns.
Miss Lassman asked that the City consider
using federal money (revenue sharing) for
just this type of service.
Mayor Hamilton discussed the federal grant
considered by the Council three years ago.
It was first to go to Escondido, but that
city did not wm~t it. E1Cajon undertook the
proposal and to this day, they have not been
able to satisfy the federal grant.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for
or against, the hearing was declared closed.
Further discussion Further discussion ensued with Mr. Carroll
concerning the rate of return for the
Sanitary Service Company.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car-
ried that the staff be directed to bring
back a resolution establishing the change
in the rate structure with the City's con-
tract with Chula Vista Sanitary Service
Company.
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Referred to ECC It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that Miss Lassman~s suggestion be turned
over to the Environmental Control Commission
for report back to the City Council.
Discussion Df motion Councilman Hyde indicated his concern about
referring the matter to the Environmental
CDntrol Commission - it should properly go
to the staff in conjunction with the ECC.
Councilman Scott said he was asking for in-
formation as to what other cities are doing
along these lines. The ECC can provide
this informatien through subcommittees.
After this report is received, the staff can
go into more detail.
Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan, representing Chula Vista Sani-
631 Carla tary Service and the Disabled American
Chula Vista Veterans, stated they are now investigating
the possibility of a recycling project -
something that is not going to require a
great deal of money.
Mayor Hamilton indicated that Mr. Lathan
would be a good resource for the ECC.
RECESS A recess was called at 9:00 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 9:~0 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING - City Flanager Thomson submitted the draft of
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S the application for the funding under the
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER Community Development Act of 1974, noting
THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE I OF that the application includes a Status of
THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY Housing in the City which is a prerequisite
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 for funding. He explained that a public
hearing was held on December 9, 1974 and
that staff has met with the Parks and Recre-
ation Commission, Human Relations Commission
and various other entities receiving input
for the application.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Karen Merry Kloman Ms. Kloman asked that the Council consider
4748 Ed~eware Road using a portion of this money to purchase
San Diego - Board of the prop~rty presantly used by "Our House"
Directors, "Our House" for that continued use. She noted that the
site has been designated as a historical
site and felt that this heritage should be
preserved.
Richard Ditbenner Mr. Ditbenner, Director of Cultural Affairs,
6250 Holabird Street Southwestern College, and Chairman of the
San Diego, Board of the Neighborhood House Association,
a sister-social service of Our House, spoke
in support of the purchase of the site for
Our House which cost would be between
$350,000 and $375,000.
City Council Meeting 7 January 14, 1975
Mary Jarvis Miss Jarvis, staff member of "Our House,"
94 East Naples answered Councilman Egdahl's questions as to
Chula Vista the number of people served by "Our House."
She stated that 260 youth per month are
served; Federal government provides them with
money to serve 108 - additional funding.is
received from the County, S~ate and City.
Miss Jarvis remarked that three-quarters of
this figure are youth from Chula Vista.
Public hearing closed ~here being no further comments, either for
or against, the hearing was declared closed.
Paul Desrochers ~:lr. Desrochers explained that they are trying
Director of Redevelopment t~o utilize the $264,000 (grant money for this
Operations year) to give the most Ser~i~es~to the most
people. There is an amount budgeted ($5,000)
to ~nvestigate the possibility of a multi-service
£enter.
Motion for resolution l~ was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that a resolution be brought back in support
and adoption of the staff-prepared program
on this Title I.
Further discussion Further discussion followed regarding the use
of funds for an industrial park and for the
recycling project as suggested by Miss
Lassman.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, 5econded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the Consent Calendar be approved and
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 7589 - The following bids were received on
ACCEPTING BIDS AND D~c~r 27, 1~74:
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
TWO TRUCKS AND FIVE
SEDANS Item 1 Item 2 Item 3
Fuller Ford $3,737.58 $4,928.68 $16,605.10
Carl Burger Dodge 3,459.50 4,668.00 I6,d50,00
Davies Motors .... 14,995.95
Mira Mesa Dodge 3,506.25 4,573.90 16,762.75
Marck Motors Ford 3,824.00 5,195.00 16,040.00
Lamb Chevrolet 3,579.52 4,688.02 16,263.95
Townsend ~MC/JEEP .... 1~,609.45
Best ~erican .... 14,535.00
It was recommended that contracts be awarded
to Carl Burger Dodge for Item 1, Mira Mesa
Dodge for Item 2 and Best American for Item
3.
RESOLUTION NO. 7590 - In a written report to the Council, Director
ADOPTING REVISIONS TO of Planning Peterson explained that the
THE ENVIRONMENTAL $ecretary for Resources adopted amendments
REVIEW POLICY TO to tile CEQA guidelines as follows: (1)
IMPLEMENT AB 1575 additions to implement the energy conserva-
AND SUBSEQUENT AMEND- tion requirements of AB 1575; (2) various
~ENT$ TO THE CALIFORNIA amendments to update and clarify the
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE guidelines.
On January 2, 1975, the Environmental Review
Committee made the following recommendations:
City Council Meeting 8 January 14, 1975
(1) add a new Section 5.5 to the Environ-
mental Review Policy requiring the review
of measures to reduce energy consumption
and prevent wasteful, inefficient or un-
necessary consumption of energy; (2) adopt
new Initial Study Application and Evaluation
forms which include energy consumption
evaluation.
RESOLUTION NO. 7591 - The agreement between the City and the County
APPROVING AGREEMENT of San Diego calls for the joint construction
BETWEEN THE CITY OF of portions of Palomar Street and Oleander
CHULA VISTA AND COUNTY Avenue in the vicinity of and generally east
OF SAN DIEGO RESCINDING of 1-805.
AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 3,
1970 RELATING TO Director of Public Works Cole stated that the
PALOMAR STREET total project site has now been annexed to
the City and there has been no construction
on the portions of either Palomar Street or
Oleander Avenue as covered by the agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 7592 - The application is for federal assistance
APPROVING PRELIMINARY for comprehensive planning under the "701"
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL program of the Housing and Community De-
''701'' COMPREHENSIVE velopment Act of 1974. Director of Planning
PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR Peterson stated that his department will pre-
THE COMPREHENSIVE REVISION pare a comprehensive revision and amendments
AND AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL to the General Plan during the fiscal year
PLAN OF THE CITY OF CHULA 1975-76. The total cost of the project
VISTA will be $145,000 of which HUD will pay
approximately $96,570 with the City's share
of cost being an "in-kind" expense utilizing
the Advance Planning Staff.
Councilman Hyde asked if the City is committed
to spending $49,000 by approving this resolu-
tion.
City Manager Thomson stated the City's share
of cost will be an "in-kind" expense.
Director of Planning Peterson declared there
would be no need for additional funds for the
Planning Department because of this program.
RESOLUTION NO. 7593 - On January 6, 1975, Inland Industries, Inc.
ACCEPTING, DEDICATING executed a grant deed for street purposes
AND NAMING CERTAIN REAL for a strip of land adjacent to Palomar
PROPERTY FOR STREET AND Street. This additional dedication will
HIGHWAY PURPOSES LOCATED provide for forty feet of right-of-way to
ADJACENT TO PALOMAR STREET centerline of the street.
RESOLUTION NO. 7594 - This request was made by ~4r. Joe Warburton,
WAIVING GREENS FEES AS Golf Professional. The expense involved
ESTABLISttED BY RESOLUTION in the waiver of the greens fees would be
NO. 7355 FOR THE SECOND approximately $105; however, approval was
ANNUAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY recommended because the tournament would
P.B.A. PRO/AM GOLF serve as an attraction to potential future
TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD golfers and thus increase golf course
ON MARCtt 24, 1975 revenues.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7595 - For the past nine years, the City Council
AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER has granted a waiver of greens fees for
OF GREENS FEES FOR THE this Championship Tournament. The expense
TENTH ANNUAL CHULA involved would be approximately $310.00.
VISTA CITY JUNIOR GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
(End of Consent Calendar)
RESOLUTION NO. 7596 - Public hearings were held by the City Council
APPROVING THE MODIFICATION on October 2, 3, 7, 8, 15 and 16, 1974.
OF THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND GENERAL DEVELOP- After a number of public hearings beld by
MEND SCHEDULE FOR A PORTION the Planning Commission, on December 18,
OF THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1974 a recommendation was forwarded to the
EL RANCHO DEL REY BEING City Council for approval of the General
DESIGNATED AS PLAZA DEL REY Development Plan and Schedule for Plaza
del Rey, subject to a number of conditions,
one of which would limit the size of the
center to 600,000 square feet.
On January 7, 1975, the Council directed
that a resolution approving the Plaza del
Rey General Development Plan and Schedule
be brought back for final consideration.
The resolution modifies certain conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The first condition specifies that the
regional shopping center shall be limited
to a total of 750,000 square feet.
Resolution to be treated City Attorney Lindberg asked that the
as ordinance Council treat this resolution as an ordinance,
putting it on first and second readings,
since the resolution constitutes the full
detailing of the zoning of a P-C zone.
Financial viability of City Attorney Lindberg responded to the
the applicant Council's questions stating that (1) the
applicant for the zoning should not be
considered as the prime concern for the
land use control the Council chooses to
impose upon the property; and (2) the ap-
plicant is presently in the process of re-
organization under the Chapter 11 Act -
going into a voluntary bankruptcy proceed-
ing. One of the findings stipulated in the
resolution indicates two financial interests:
Otay Land Company and First National City
Bank of New York.
Details of resolution questioned:
Page 2, Paragraph 3 Councilman Scott questioned the word
greater in the degree of flexibility for
the 20-acre open space requirements. City
Attorney Lindberg agreed that the wording
should be omitted.
Page 2, Paragraph 3 Councilman Scott commented that the sen-
tence starting with "...ther~ ~h~ ~ no
mandatory land$co~ing of 10%..." is an
awkward statement. City ~ttorney Lindberg
answered that reference to the 10% could be
deleted.
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Page 3, Paragraph 4 Councilman Scott questioned the use of the
phrase "existing standards in the Bonita-
Telegraph Canyon area," and felt that this
whole sentence should be deleted.
Page 4, Paragraph 3 Councilman Scott questioned the words "e.g.,"
and felt it should be '~.e.," as it refers
to the Otay Land Company and First National
City Bank of New York.
After discussion with the Council, Mr.
Lindberg agreed that this whole paragraph
should be left out.
Second reading of resolution Councilman Scott questioned the need of
treating the resolution as an ordinance and
placing it on first and second reading and
then waiting thirty days for it to become
final. If someone is to challenge the
City by a referendum, it would be more
appropriate that they get right on with it.
Carol Smith Mrs, Smith, representing Concerned Citizens
87 "F" Street II, asked for clarification on Paragraph 1,
Chula Vista Page 2. She asked if it was intentional
that the marketing factor and proof of the
need for additional retail space was
excluded in this condition.
City Attorney Lindberg indicated he would
have no objection to placing this in the
resolution. Any additional square footage
or ~hanges in the Plan wound have to be
examined as to the elements stipulated in
the resolution along with the marketing
analysis.
Director of Planning Peterson explained that
one of the findings required in the P-C
zone is that "any proposed commercial de-
velopment can be justified economically at
the location proposed..." By the ordinance
itself, it would require a market study.
Page 3, Paragraph 2 Mrs. Smith questioned the location of the
twenty acres open space.
Councilman Scott explained that it is not
the intent of the Council to have the twenty
acres put in one particular place, but to
create a better pleasing area within that
whole area utilizing the twenty acres to a
more creative use.
Page 3, Paragraph 5 Mrs. Smith questioned the meaning of the
word ,piz~t of the Hillside Ordinance.
Mayor Hamilton explained that a portion of
the property is going to require grading on
which the ttillside Ordinance cannot be
required; but wherein possible, the Hillside
Ordinance can be applied in the development
of the homes in the area.
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Page 4 - Financial Responsibility Mrs. Smith asked if this was one of the
eight points the Council must make in its
findings.
City Attorney Lindberg explained that the is-
sue is one of financial viability of the
project. The Council should be concerned
regarding the parties involved. Anyone
going forth with this project must adhere
to all conditions~
Motion for time change It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and
in resolution seconded by Councilman Scott that the last
paragraph in the resolution be amended to
state '~E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that...the
effective date of this resolution, or the
issuance of a grading permit, whichever
comes sooner..."
Discussion of motion Council discussion followed regarding the
time element involved if a referendum was
successful~
Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion;
Councilman Scott agreed to the second.
Motionrregarding landscaping It was moved by Counnilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the following deletions be made in
this paragraph:
3. There shall be a ~$~ degree of
flexibility as to the 20-acre open
space requirement in the commercial
area as reflected in the precise plan
submitted at the time of a request
for the issuance of a development
permit,
p~gde&~ however...!'
~otion regarding It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
architectural design by C~uncilman Fyde and unanimously carried
that the following sentence be deleted:
4. It is understood that every effort
shall be made by the architect to
carry out such a program of design,
elevation and landscaping consistent
with long term existing standards in
the Bonita-Telegraph Canyon area.'
Motion to delete reference It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
to financial responsibility by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the following paragraph be deleted
from the resolution:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of Ohula Vista
that the applicant and/or his associates,
tr~st deed holders or successors in
interest are financially responsible
and capable of proceeding with the
undertaking as delineated by the
City Council Meeting 12 January 14, 1975
General Development Plan and
Schedule, e~g., Otay Land Company
and First National City Bank of
New York.
Motion to include requirement It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that the
for market analysis following statement be added to Condition
No. 1 (Page 2):
...other environmental factors, in-
cluding a market analysis and proof
of additional retail space.
Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde pointed out that this provi-
sion is already in the P-C zone.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, as amended.
Discussion of treating City Attorney Lindberg remarked that he
resolution as ordinance would prefer that the resolution be placed
on first and second reading to become
effective thirty days thereafter.
Councilman Egdahl noted it was the policy
of the Council on this entire Plaza del
Rey to "bend over bahkwards" to alleviate
any possibility of a legal challenge.
Resolution placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hobel that
reading this resolution be placed on first reading,
as ]amended; ind that reading of the text
be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde,
Egdahl, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECESS A recess was called at 10:4S p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 10:55 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 7597 - Consultants employed by the City have located
APPROVING A~DENDU~ NO. a substantial number of defects in the in-
2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR stallation of the drainage facilities in
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A "J" Street. The necessary repairs will be
STORM DRAIN AND SEWER made after the raiuy season concludes
IN "J" STREET FROM (early April). The full responsibility for
EAST PARK LANE TO such problems will be a matter of litigation.
CHURCH AVENUE IN THE The City Attorney and Director of Public
CITY OF CHULA VISTA Works have deemed that to facilitate the
most expeditious repair of the facility,
work should go forward as soon as possible
and both parties would preserve all of their
rights regarding the issues of responsibility
for the defects.
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Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Nobel, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous con-
sent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, ltamilton, ltyde,
Egdabl, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1606 - The Uniform Housing Code is a companion
AMENDING SECTIONS 16A.1, document to the Uniform Building Code
16A.3, 16A.5, 16A.6, which is currently in effect. The Board
16A.7 AND REPEALING of Appeals and Advisors recommended adop-
SECTIONS 16A.2, 16A.8 tion of the Code.
OF CHAPTER 16A OF THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO
THE ADOPTION OF THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
1973 EDITION - FIRST
RE~DING
Urdlnance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott th~% this
reading ordinance be placed on first reading and
that reading of the text be waived by
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde~ Egdah]
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1603 - After holding a public hearing on January
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 7, 1975, the ordinance was placed on first
TO CHANGE ZONE OF 2! ACRES reading.
AT 265-295 "E" STREET
FROM C-T TO C-C - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this
reading and adopted ordinance was placed on second reading and
adopted and that reading of the text be
waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, ltamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1604 - After holding a public hearing on January 7,
AMENDING SECTIONS 33.501 D 1975, the ordinance was placed on first
AND 33.901 B OF THE ZONING reading.
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
LOCATION OF HAY AND FEED
STORES AND PLANT NURSERIES
AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE
"A" AGRICULTURAL ZONE -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
City Council ~¢eting 14 January 14, 1975
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this
reading and adopted Ordinance be placed on second reading and
adopted,a~ R~adi~ 0E th~ ~ext wa§~
waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Egdahl
Noes: Councilman Hyde
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1605 - This ordinance was placed on first reading
REESTABLISHING THROUGH ~the meeting of January 7, 1975.
TRUCK ROUTES - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this
reading and adopted ordinance be placed on second reading and
adopted and that reading of the text be
waived by unanimous consent.
~e motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
REPORT ON REQUEST FOR USE The Nally Byam Caravan Club International,
OF CITY-OWNED PROPER~f a trailer travel club, has requested use
of City lands adjacent to the Animal Shelter
on West "J" Street for use as aparkingsite
on January 19 and 20, 1975.
City Manager Thomson recommended denial
since there is a question of City liability
for this activity taking place on public
land.
Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the request be approved subject to the
satisfaction of the City Manager and City
Attorney that adequate legal safeguards
are provided to hold harmless the City from
any liability or incidences which may occur
as a result of this.
REPORT ON DRAFT OF City Manager Thomson submitted the draft as
"CO~UNITY PROFILE" prepared by the Assistant to the City Manager,
indicating that, in conjunction with present
redevelopment projects and analyses, it
should greatly assist the Industrial Task
Force with its assignment.
Draft accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the Draft be accepted and turned over
to the Industrial Task Force.
City Council Meeting 17 January 14, 1975
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the report be accepted and a crosswalk
installed across Bonita Road on the west
side of its intersection with Allen School
Road.
SAFETY CO~4ISSION At its meeting of December 18, 1974, the
RECOkNENDATIONS Safety Comission made the following recom-
mendations:
1. Installation of a pedestrian crosswalk
on the west side of the intersection
of Bonita Road and Allen School Road.
2. Staff to pursue the Council referral of
providing a walkway over the railroad
tracks on the south side of "E" Street
adjacent to the intersection of the
northbound 1-5 offramp.
3. Installation of a yield sign on Camino
Escarpada at the intersection of Camino
Elevado (sign to be placed on Camino
Escaypada giving the right-of-way
to the traffic on Camino Elevado).
City Manager Thomson noted that CALTRANS
is currently installing the walkway at the
1-5 offramp,which will be completed
January 10, 1975.
As to the yield sign on Camino Escarpada,
Mr. ~]omson reported that the staff has
reviewed the matter and the sign
has been installed.
Request fi]ed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that Item 1 be filed due to the Council's
previous action (approval of the crosswalk).
Requests filed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that Items 2 and 3 be filed due to the
fact that they have been taken care of.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Executive Session It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Councilman ~gdahl and unanimously carried
that the Council go into Executive Session
(at the close of the business meeting) for
personnel matters.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
regarding Sedway/Cooke Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
Plan that the City Council direct the Mayor to
draft a resolution (or write a letter) re-
questing the Port District to take immediate
action or adoption of the Sedway/Cooke Chula
Vista Bayfront Plan so that the Plan can be
submitted to the Coastal Con~ission for their
approval and endorsement.
City Council Meeting 15 January 14, 1975
Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde suggested the report also
be sent to the Chamber of Com~erce for their
review and comments.
Included in motion Councilman Scott included this in his mo-
tion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second~
Councilman Hobel remarked that in reviewing
the Draft, he found some of the data to be
quite old. He cited the income data on
Page 7 using the 1970 figures which should
be brought up to date.
Councilman Hobel also a~ked that a segment
be put into the report concerning the in-
dustrial fees that would be involved. He
further suggested that instead of having so
much verbage, that graphics be used.
CITY POLICY ON WAIVING City Manager Thomson submitted the report
FEES FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES as prepared by Administrative Analyst Smith.
AND ACTIVITIES Mr. Smith recommended establishing certain
guidelines whereby organizations requesting
a waiver of the license fees for circuses
and carnivals would have to meet in order
to be considered for the fee waiver which
may be waived by either the City Manager
or his designated agent.
In the case of the use of public facilities,
Mr. Smith classified the five group classi-
fications requesting the waivers. It was
his recommendation, concurred by the City
Manager, that all of the groups pay the
fee structure without waiver except on appeal
to the City Council. The full fee must
be paid prior to the scheduled event, and
after the conclusion of the event, the fee
will be refunded in all or in part based on
the organization's successful con~pletion of
the City's requirements.
Councilman Hobel noted that the report did
not include any data pertaining to the fees
waived for recreational facilities.
Administrative Analyst Smith commented that
this information can be received.
Report accepted It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded
by Councilman Hyde that the report be ac-
cepted.
Discussion of motion Council discussion followed at the question
raised by Councilman Egdahl that the policy
decisions in this matter are being handed
over to the City Manager.
Councilman Hyde suggested that at some periodic
intervals, the City Manager should mitigate
the organizations for whom the staff has
waived or denied the fees.
Councilman Hobel indicated the policy was too
restrictive.
City Council Meeting 18 January 14, 1975
1-5 travel lane In answer to Councilman Scott's query, City
Attorney Lindberg stated that Mr. Cole,
Director of Public Works, has compiled a
list of possible defendants for a lawsuit.
Mr. Cole discussed the meeting held today
with the parties involved in the Sweetwater
Flood Control Project and Route 54/1-5
interchange. He cited the FAU funds which
would be used to finance this lane, indi-
cating that if the project does not get
underway soon, those funds could be by-
passed. Mr. Cole noted the detour (4-lane
road) that would have to be constructed along
with this project.
1-252 Councilman Scott asked if anyone from the
City would be attending the meetings to be
held in San Diego on 1-252.
Attorney Lindberg stated he would be present.
Garden park at Southwestern Councilman Scott declared that five years
College ago, the City had some property set aside
at Southwestern College for a park. He
envisioned having various organizations in
the City be involved in the projects --
plants native to Southern California would
be planted.
Motion for budget item ~t~as moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unapimously carried
that this project be given serious consider-
ation at budget time for planning for a
park, and that the details be finalized with
the Sweetwater Junior College District for
joint use of that land (approximately twenty
acres).
CPO Board Meeting Councilman Hobel reported that at the regu-
lar CPO Board Meeting to be held next
Monday (January 20), discussions will be held
concerning representatives from the Special
Districts Association; from School District
Association, and also the reinvitation of
the Port District as ex-officio members.
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried
that the Council go on record as supporting
those members designated as ex-officio
members.
Post office traffic Councilman Hyde asked that the staff give
a report to the Council within the next two
weeks as to the Christmas traffic at the
Post Office.
Bonita Plaza area grading Councilman Egdahl suggested the Council offer
some support to the B~ard of Supervisors
members who are opposing the grading on
the Bonita Plaza area (grading of the channel
which is County property intended for a
regional park).
City Council Meeting 19 January 14, 1975
Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
Board of Supervisors by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the Mayor write a letter to the Board
of Supervisors advising them of the Council's
support of the opposition to the grading
proceedings and, in addition, asking them
for the specific date this item will come
on their agenda in order that, if possible,
members of this Council or staff could be
present.
SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE The first meeting of this new committee will
FOR CITIES ADVISORY take place on January 20, 1975. City Manager
COMMITTEE TO LAFC0 Thomson indicated it was now necessary for
the Council to designate its representative
at this time.
Motion to appoint Councilman It was moved by Mayor Hamilton that if
Egd~hl Councilman Egdahl's schedule would permit
it, that he be appointed the member of this
Council to make those meetings.
Councilman Egdahl indicated that the ap-
pointment imposes some problems, at this
time.
Motion withdrawn Mayor Hamilton withdrew his motion.
Motion to elect Councilman Hyde It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that
Councilman Hyde be elected to serve in this
capacity, and if it proves that he cannot
continue to meet with them (after the
first meeting when the meetings are set)
then the Council reconsider the appointment
of the representative.
Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that Councilman Egdahl attend this first
meeting and then come back to the Council
with tbe dates and times of the meeting
and, at that time, the Council can make a
decision as to the representative.
WRITTEN ~O~IMIfNICATIONS
REQUEST FROM MRS. OLGA Mrs. Smallwood sent in newspaper clippings
SMALLWOOD, CHULA VISTA, which reported various robberies of Seven-
FOR REEVALUATION OF Eleven stores in this area.
SEVEN-ELEVEN STORES
She asked that the Council reevaluate the
Seven-Eleven situation periodically as it
pertains to the whole South Bay.
Councilman Scott noted the previous action
of the Council taken at the time the Seven-
Eleven store hours were changed. The
Council directed that this problem be
looked at in one year for reevaluation.
Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that a letter be sent to Mrs. Smallwood
citing the Council's previous action and
the date it will be up for review.
City Council Meeting 16 January 14, 1975
Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that this item be held over for one week.
STATUS REPORT ON COMPRE- City Manager Thomson submitted a written report
HENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND to the Council explaining the provisions of
TRAINING ACT (CETA) TITLE VI Title VI (Title I of EJUAA amends the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
by adding the new Title VI) and Title III
which provides emergency financial assistance
to expand or initiate job creating activities
in areas of high unemployment. The City of
Chula Vista will be eligible to participate
in this new program and initial filing will
be made during the month of January 1975.
Status report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the status report be accepted.
REPORT ON iRIENSTRA Director of Parks and Recreation Hall ex-
SPORTS FIELD plained that on March 6, 1973, Chula Vista
accepted the Rienstra Sports Complex from
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rienstra. The public
rest room on this site is inadequate and
because of no available sewer line for
connection, th~recommendation by the Director
of Building and ttousing is that a septic
tank with a cesspool be constructed.
Mr. Hall recommended that approval be given
to an appropriation of $2,000 from PAD
(Park Acquisition Development).
RESOLUTION NO. 7597-A Offered by Councilman Nobel, the reading
PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL of the text was waived by unanimous con-
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS sent, passed and adopted by the following
FOR RENOVATION OF PUBLIC vote, to-wit:
REST ROOM AT RIENSTRA
SPORTS COMPLEX AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde,
Egdahl, Scott
Noes: ~None
Absent: None
REPORT ON CROSSWALK ON Director of Public Works Cole referred to
BONITA ROAD BETWEEN WILLOW the request from the Bonita Business and
STREET AND OTAY LAKES ROAD Professional Division of the Chamber of
Commerce for a pedestrian crossing on Bonita
Road between Willow Street and Otay Lakes
Road.
}ir. Cole noted a staff study which revealed
that 27 pedestrians an hour were crossing
Bonita Road between Willow Street and 0tay
Lakes Road (at intersections and mid-block).
It was his recommendation, concurred with
by the Safety Commission, that a crosswalk
be installed across Bonita Road on the
west side of its intersection with Allen
School Road.
Ci%y Council Meeting 20 January 14, 1975
SUGGESTION BY MAYOR Mayor Kilo Morgan stated that it would cost
KILE MORGAN OF the City of National City five million dol-
NATIONAL CITY lars in street improvements alone to handle
REGARDING ROUTE 252 heavy crosstown traffic seeking ways to
reach ~h~ 1-80S freeway to the east from
He asked that the City of Chula ¥i§ta con-
duct a similar study to determine its costs
if the City streets would have to be
utilized in handling the anticipated traf-
fic to get to I-S due to the elimination of
Route 2S2.
Director of Public Works Cole referred to
the report he sent the Council on November
19 regarding this study.
Mayor Hamilton directed that this report be
sent to Mr. Morgan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ?he Council recessed to Executive Session
at 11:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at
12:10 p.m.
Resignation of ~]Ci~y Manager Mayor Hamilton read the letter received from
Mr. John Thomson, City Manager, submitting
his resignation. ~. Thomson accepted a
position in another city (out-of-S~R~e).
Resignation accepted with It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
regret by Councilman M~de~ and unanimously carried
that the resignation be accepted with re-
gret effective February 14, 1975, and a
resolution be forthcoming to the Council
at the appropriate time.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the Council adjourn this meeting to
Thursday, January 16, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. at
which time the Council will adjourn to
Executive Session for personnel matters.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at
12:12 a.m. to the meeting scheduled for
January 16, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
,, Ci'ty Clerk