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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1975/01/09 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING , OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday January 9, 1975 An adjourned 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 Conference Room, ~ity.Hall, 276.Four~ Agenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobet, ttamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Redevelopment Operations Desrochers CO~4UNITY DEVELOPMENT Director of RedeYelopment Operations BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Desrochers referred to the status report sent the Council on December 24, 1974 in which he provided a draft outline of the Community Development Block Grant program for this city. He noted the meetings held by the Council and his meetings with the Human Relations and Parks and Recreation Commissions. The Council will hold a second public hearing on JanuaryI4) 1975. Mr. Desrochers explained the tentative funding plan for the first base year which will be $264,000. The total for the first three years is about 1.7 million dollars with possible extensions thereafter. Elements of the program Discussed ensued as to the specifics of the program and the funds allocated. Administrative costs Councilman ttobel cautioned spending a large percentage of the funds on administrative costs. Councilman Hyde remarked that he would rather see a reduced number of the types of activi- ties in order to reduce administrative costs. Public facilities and In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. improvements Desrochers explained that $60,000 will be used for a park site possibly adjacent to the Mueller School. Two young gentlemen from the audience questioned the use of funds for park ac- quisition in that area and asked that con- sideration be given, instead, to a park site in the Harborside and Lauderbach School area. It was noted that the sites suggested by the gentlemen were areas outside the limits of the City. (Councilman Egdahl arrived at this time.) Adjourned Regular Meeting 2 January 9, 1975 Multi-purpose center Mr. Desrochers remarked that requests have been received from a number of the citizens requesting a multi-purpose center. Ques- tions that need answering are:: (1) where will the center be located; (2) how much will it cost; (3) what activities will it com- prise? Councilman Egdahl suggested the staff first investigate what the County will do (as a joint project) before any funds are spent on ~his center. Councilman Hyde commented that if the center was a priority need, it should have been included in the Capital Improvement Program. Mandate of program Councilman Egdahl asked if the programs, as proposed, are mandated if approved by the Council. Mr. Desrochers declared that they would not be mandated - the Council can make amend- ments in the programs. If the application goes in now, the City should receive ap- proval by HUD in June. Economical Development ~lr. Desrochers remarked that the City and $15,000 the County are talking about a possible grant application for an industrial park through the Economic Industrial Development. City Manager Thomson explained that this is a preliminary submittal for a two and one- half million dollar grant. ~e Council noted that this was the first time they heard of this proposed grant. Mr. Thomson remarked that he did not go into detail on this with the Council until such time as it gets "further down the line." The paper work and statement of intent has been submitted. Mr. Desrochers explained that the $15,000 allocated for this project would be used for studies, surveys and different types of economic services. Administrative costs In response to Council's queries, Mr. ~ D*sr~cherg explai~d~what the 10% of the totaI project-would be used for, Councilman Hyde reiterated ~hat he would like to see the programs redmced to three or four and concentrate on these rather than brandhing the program out in several directions. This would also substantially reduce administrative costs. Councilman Scott indicated that he would like to see something mere tangible in the program outline -- what is the City going to get for its money -- more specifics. ~d~urned Regular Meeting 3 January 9, 1975 Clarification of proposal Councilman Egdahl clarified the proposal, noting that the Council has before it a broad outline of directions in which it can move in order to meet the time re- quirements for the grant. ~he program and the expenditure of those funds can be sharply refined or totally changed or amended if the Council sought to do that without the press of time to qualify for the grant. Mr. Desrochers confirmed this. He added that next year, the City will receive $600,000 and greater City participation would have to be sought. Resolution to be brought It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded back by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a Resolution be brought back to the Council on the 21st of January essentially adopting this broad outline of the program and the application of the grant. Tied to this, within six weeks from now, the Council will hold a Council Conference to discuss some of the specifics - refining the areas and working with the staff, hearing from the staff, and giving more input to the staff to define these areas. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott suggested the time element be two months instead of six weeks. Councilman Egdah] agreed and the motion was changed accordingly. Suggestion for amendment Councilman Hyde suggested the following programs be taken out: Economic Develop~ ment ($15,000) Study for r~ltipurpose Center ~$5,000) and Citizen Participation ($12,S00). The money could be reallocated to either the gublic Works, Facilities and Site Im- provements or in the Housing Improvement Assistance Program. Councilman Hobel felt the Economic Develop- ment segment should stay into the program. Councilman Hyde agreed to this. Mr. Desrochers explained that the programs can be amended; however, if it is amended over the 10% total, it must then go back to public hearings, etc. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question, Mr. Desrochers said the money cannot be used for the programs proposed by the new Library. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION City Manager Thomson stated that Mr. Shattuck OF PARK L~ND/FEE REQUIREMENTS asked for a continuance of this item. FOR SOUTH BAY VILLAS SUBDIVISION Adjourned Regular Meeting 4 January 9, 1975 The Council concurred that the matter be continued. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS IN Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, THE CITY submitted data sheets listing the inventory of sidewalks in the City, the categories, percentages of the number of parcels for each group category, the cost of the im- provements, the percentage of the total cost of the improvements and the print-out of a computerized sheet listing the street improvements deficiency inventory. Council discussion A general discussion was held concerning certain elements of the inventory and the legend for the categories. Mr. Cole discussed the 1911 Block Act and Districts, citing the deficiency inventory for certain streets. Community Block Act Mr. Shale Henson, Associate Civil Engineer, commented that the funds allocated under the Community Block Grant could be used for street improvements; however, the staff stayed away from this proposal as the City would be putting in improvements for certain property owners at no cost to them whereas the other 96% have paid for their improve- ments. The $47,000 allocated under this grant is for reconstruction of deteriorating sidewalks. Motion for staff direction It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Engineering staff be directed to come back with proposals for the City to address itself to regarding area "A" (1911 Block Act with both street and property in the City); "D" (1911 Act District with both street and property in the City); and "G" (city,owned property needing improve- ments): how this is to be done and what are the priorities. Mr. Cole commented that his staff will be looking at 600 parcels and therefore he would be back to the Council in the near future with a status report as to how long a period of time the direction of the motion would take. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for personnel and litigation purposes. The Council recessed at 9:23 p~m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:42 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk ~7