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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/03/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 19, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, City Librarian Levine The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Egdahl noted that he abstained from the vote approving the minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1974, and asked that the minutes be changed to reflect this. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 7 and 12, 1974 be approved, as amended, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION BY REPRE- Mr. Walter Jaconski, Senior Regional Planner, SENTATIVES OF THE presented a status report on transportation COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING corridors. He discussed radial corridors, ORGANIZATION ON TRANS- the regional transit system, controlled PORTATION CORRIDORS trends, automated systems, express service concept, feeder bus service, ridership, and costs of the operations. Mr. Richard Huff, Chairman, Comprehensive Planning Organization, spoke on fund de- tailing - technology; degree of automation; systems operating strategy; fund detailing of stations and corridors; staging; funding source and method and management plan. In answer to the Council's inquiries, Mr. Huff stated that, depending on what the vote is on Proposition 5 on the November ballot, and all decisions are made on schedule, it would take approximately two years for engineering work and three years for construction of the system. PROCLAMATION ~ "VIETNAM Mayor Hamilton proclaimed the week of VETERANS WEEK March 29 through April 5, 1974 as "Vietnam Veterans Week" and March 29, 1974 as "Vietnam Veterans Day." Mr. Herbert Lathan, Chairman of the Veterans' Organiza- tion, accepted the proclamation. City Council Meeting -2- March 19, 1974 ORAL CO~BIUN I CAT IONS Robert Kroeger Mr. Kroeger stated he is planning to con- 1219 Manor Drive struct an industrial building at 116S E1 Cajon Walnut Street and has been trying to get a building permit since January. The Engi~ neering Department has now informed him that he needs a sewer pump and pressure line to the manhole about 300 feet gw~y. Mr. Kroeger commented that this will take approximately two months to get final ap- proval and he must start construction on or near April 1. Director of Public Works Cole explained that the building depends on having a sewer system that is operable and requires Coun- cil action to grant an encroachment permit. In this particular instance, they are work- ing with a pressure system and must have some guidelines. Expedite Plans Council discussion followed in which the staff was asked to meet with the applicant to expedite these matters. Checklist, for,'building Mr. Kroeger commented that he is new in contractors this area, and was unaware of all of the technicalities involved in getting a building permit. He suggested that the City put out a checklist of things a builder or developer has to do to get through the various departments involved. Councilman Scott remarked that the City Manager was given this direction by the Council sometime ago, and is currently working on this. Mr. Cole declared that such a book was put out by the San Diego Building Con- tractors Association at a cost of $1S.00. This organization recognizes the complexity of going through a buiiding program. He added it is not a simple matter for anyone to come in and have to gothrough this process. David Knox Mr. Knox discussed the maintenance of the 65 Davidson Street tennis courts in General Roca Park. He explained that the lumite backgrounds which surround the courts and are attached to the fencing are in disarray. This should be repaired and perhaps a 1/2" plexi- class or plastic screen be placed over this to ~roYe~ further vandalism of this. Further requests made by Mr. Fa~o~,,were for instal'lation of a backboard and for a weather-proof bulletin board, Referred to City Manager It w~s moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded ~y~ Cotmcilman S~ott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager for a report back next week. Recess A recess was called at 8:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. CONSIDERATION O~ COURT Mayor Hamilton announced that this item will REORGANIZATION - SOUTH BAY be continued one week at the request of the City Attorney, City Council Meeting -3- March 19, 1974 PUBLIC HEARING - ~he applicant requested conceptual ap- CONSIDERATION OF proval of a Planned Unit Development for PLANNED L~IT DEVELOPMENT 40.28 acres of R-1 zoned property located PUD-73-1, HILLTOP TERRACE on the north side o£ Telegraph Canyon Road between the extension of Nacion Avenue and Hilltop Drive. In December 1969, the Council approved rezoning of 29 acres to R-3-T contingent upon acceptance of a Planned Unit Develop- ment. The remaining Il-acre strip was left in an R-1 category to act as a buffer from the anticipated townhouse development. The original proposal for 360 units was disapproved. Staff has subsequently worked with the applicant on a plan for 263 units. The Planning Commission gave this conceptual approval on February 27, 1974, subject to certain conditions. Director of Planning Peterson presented a plot plan and rendering of the proposed development, explaining the layout, egress and ingress, and design features. School input Councilman Scott said he would like to see this held over until input is received from the school districts since this is of prime consideration. Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the zoning originally approved by the Council for this area, the school input, and the action to be taken by the Council tonight, and the allowable density under the Hillside Ordinance. Councilman Hyde remarked he was concerned about the buffer strip and asked if any protests were received from the people along this area, since this was a strong protest in the original plan. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the ~earing. Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale stated that they concur with Dale Building Company the Planning staff's recommendations. He Charter Oil Building discussed the buffer strip which was San Diego recommended by staff. The school situa- tion was covered in the Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Pasquale remarked that they are ~nterested~in ~hether or not the Council wants to maintain the buffer on the 42 single-family units, or a more cohesive plan which was recommended to them by the staff and in which they concur. Mr. Pasquale commented that Mr. Salerno, the architect, can discuss the detailed plans. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg explained that it would not be appropriate to have detailed plans discussed now. The resolution before the Council is for acceptance of modifi- cation of the "concept" of the Planned Unit Development. The guidelines as set forth by the Planning Commission will be extremely helpful to the developer. The essential part of this public hearing is the consideration of the buffer zone giving that guidance to the Planning staff. City Council Meeting -4- March 19, 1974 Paul Whitten Mr. Whitten said he owns property at 153 94 Monte Vista E1C~p~itan Drive in this area. He chal- lenged the right of conceptual approval because it leadsa one to believe it is approval in totality. He further "chal- lenged'' the Council to use the Hillside Ordinance to "weigh it against what you would get in a good plan." Mr. Whitten added that the Council should review the Environmental Impact Report if this pro- cedure is to be followed. Mayor's comments The Mayor informed Mr. Whitten that this is exactly what the City Attorney has advised the Council not to do, as this matter must go through the channel the same as any precise plan procedure. E. Dlugo Mr. Dlugo noted the number of property 211 East Millan Street owners to the north of this proposed development who have moved out of the area since the original proposal five years ago. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Attorney's opinion In answer to Council's questions, the City Attorney indicated that it would be appropriate, in the resolution, to indicate that the number of units have been re- duced to that certain figure; but that it is not constituting an approval of that precise density. Mr. Lindberg declared that the resolution would be amended to state that it is not the intent of the Council to approve any precise plan for this Planned Unit Development, but merely to establish guidelines to authorize the applicant to proceed with his planning in accordance with the guidelines. Motion to draft It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and resolution seconded by Councilman Hobel that a reso- lution be drafted signifying the intent of the C~ty Council in concept to develop- ing this piece of property under one zoning, and that the requirement§ of the R-1 buffer be dropped at the north edge of the property. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde questioned the zoning that is being considered - this should be defined. He added that the Hillside Development standards be applicable to this considera- tion. Councilman Scott stated that both the City Council and the Planning Commission had a public hearing on this matter; however, the Commission held a public hearing on something different than that of the Council; otherwise, they could not have come to the detailed conclusions as outlined. He indicated that the motion was out of order. Question of zoning The Attorney and the Council discussed the zoning now existing on the property. City Council Meeting -5- March 19, 1974 Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Scott that the information pertaining to the zoning on this property be brought back to the C~uncil at the next meeting. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde Absent: None Ruling of City Attorney Councilman Egdahl asked for a ruling from the City Attorney to the points raised by Councilman Scott -- that any action taken by the Council is out of order since the Planning Commission held a public hearing on one thing and the Council on another matter. City Attorney Lindberg stated he would prepare a written opinion on this. RESOLUTION APPROVING (Continued to meeting of March 26, 1974.) CONCEPTUAL GUIDELINES FOR PL)JqNED UNIT DE- VELOPMENT PUD-73-1, HILLTOP TERRACE PUBLIC HEARING - The applicant requested that the half-acre CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL property be rezoned from R-3 to C-O for OF PLANNING COMMISSION the construction of a dental office and DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR a medical lab. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 TO C-O FOR PROPERTY The Planning Commission denied the zone AT 396 DEL MAR AVENUE change and the applicant has appealed AND THE SOUTHERLY ADJACENT this action stating that this proposed LOT, PCZ-74-C, MAX E. GREER use would not be an intrusion of commer- AND JO}bi C. WOODWARD cial activity into a residential area because activities of this kind are highly compatible with R-3 and other residential properties. Red curb along Del Mar Avenue Mayor Hamilton asked if any consideration was given to red-curbing approximately 150 feet down Del Mar Avenue, and what restrictions would be to the homes in the area. Mr. Peterson said he would explore the prohibition of parking on the street -- this is unusual in a residential area. The staff would like to see access taken off of "G" Street for this development. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as adver- tised, the public hearing was declared opened. John Woodward Mr. Woodward explained that he is a 186 Murray Street co-owner of the property in question. He stated that the development would not be an infringement into the residential area, and most of the property owners in this vicinity are in favor of it. Mr. Woodward discussed the proposed construc- tion, the parking layout and the ingress and egress. City Council Meeting -6- March 19, 1974 Max Greer Dr. Greer stated he has an office at 250 250 "F" S~reet "F" Street and has six parking spaces assigned to this use. He has been there five years, averaging twenty patients a day, and has experienced no parking problems. He felt that the suggestion to prohibit parking in front of the pro- posed building was a good one. James F. Fritcher Mr. Fritcher spoke in favor of the develop- 277 "G" Street ment, stating he was a former owner of a portion of the property in question. He said he could not get a contractor to talk to him about building apartments on this property because of the expense involved. Mr. Fritcher indicated that the residents in the area are in favor of the proposal. The traffic problems generated in the area come from building permits being issued to the busienssmen along Third Avenue that have increased their stores but not providing additional parking spaces. Helen Watts Mrs. Watts spoke in favor of the proposal, 590 Del Mar Avenue stating she had no objection to any red- curbing in front of her home. She commented that she is never able to park there any- way, because the people working on Third Avenue utilize these spaces. O. E. Underwood Mr. Hnderwood favored the construction, 46 Minot Avenue indicating that there will be no school problem, no evening traffic, and a great improvement to the area. John Madsen Mr. Hadsen felt that it would be a problem 270 Madrona to have the ingress and egress for this building off of G Street since the traffic along G Street was heavy with most of the drivers exceeding the speed limit. Dusty Rhoades Mr. Rhoades, speaking as partnership 428 Minot Avenue owner of 287 G Street, said he had nothing further to add to the comments already presented and asked Council's approval of this appeal. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Appeal granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the appeal be granted. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the matter will go to the Planning Commission for report and will come back to the Council for action on the ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING - At the meeting of February 26, 1974, the CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING City Council adopted Resolution No. 7206 FRANCHISE TO VISUAL CABLE setting March 19 as the public hearing date T.V. TO OPERATE A CO~qU- for consideration of granting a franchise NITY TELEVISION ANTENNA to Visual Cable TV. SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ~14~LIVISTA City Council Meeting -7- March 19, 1974 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Sherwood Roberts, Attorney Mr. Roberts presented and discussed with Visual Cable TV the Council a report of a Cable Television 1020 Prospect Street Survey made in Chula Vista by San Diego La Jolla Surveys; a copy of the Officers and Directors of Visual Cable; the application for franchise; the proposed initial rate schedule for the basi~ twelve-channel service; a letter from ECl ?~a letter .From E, H. Ewtff~, Dire¢~r,7- Coral Company, confirming an order for the project equipment; a letter from Wayne Kizer, Vice President, Westlands Bank advising their willingness in assist- ing in the financing of the project; and the background and financial data of the personnel involved in the management of the corporation. Ralph Nadeau Mr. Nadeau stated that the equipment being 1717 Camino de la Casa used has bi-directional capabilities of Redondo Beach single cable. It has the capability of a thirty-channel system and of plugging in modules. If one module fails, another would take its place and there would be no down-time or blackouts in the system. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Elements to be included City Attorney Lindberg commented that in the franchise the action by the Cotmcil would be for consideration direction to prepare a franchise ordinance setting forth the terms and conditions, rate schedule, the systems capability, including the requirement for a studio and local origination, the time element (two to four weeks from the grant of the franchise) and the area to be served. Councilman Hyde asked that the free service for educational and public use be included. Cotmcilman Hobel suggested that included in the franchise should be that the City of Chula Vista would have priority in regard to local programs. This is to insure the City 1hat when the corporation gets larger and they get demands from other areas, Chula Vista would still maintain first priority. Councilman Scott discussed the similar testimony given to the Council by the pregious Cable company, which has since failed. If the Council wants to consider this franchise, the following information should be received: (1) there should be either a bond or CPA figures; (2) resumd that is checked as to the qualification of the people involved; (3) how were the assets purchased; (4) who were the people involved in the negotiations in order for this company to get into the position of following the people that went into bankruptcy; (5) any connection between this company and Otay Land Company; (6) any arrangement - financial or otherwise - between the builder and the compamy; (7) an open disclosure of all facets of the corporation. City Council Meeting -8- March 19, 1974 City Attorney Lindberg stated that the comments made tonight will be submitted to the proponents in writing so that they will be aware of their obligations to the Council. Resolution to be It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded brought back by Councilman Egdahl that an appropriate resolution be brought back by the City Attorney, as stated, noting the comments by Councilman Scott. This information is to be made available to the Council prior to the public hearing. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: NOne RECESS A recess was called at 10:12 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. STATUS REPORT - In a written report to the Council, Director ZENITH II PROPERTY: of Parks and Recreation Hall commented on AMERICAN HOUSING the following three proposals: GUILD NEGOTIATIONS 1. Outright purchase of the City-owned property by American Housing Guild: a land appraiser would have to be hired but it is assumed that the purchase price would be approximately $13,500 an acre, or $59,805 for the parcel. 2. American Housing Guild to develop City-land for residential lots for a fee: A~8 has estimated that the cost of developing the land is approximately $16,000 for each lot. Based on this estimate, the City would realize between $36,000 and $44,000 for the 4.43 acres. 3. Swap of land with City staff pre- paring a development plan that would be in sufficient detail to preclude the developer from spending signifi- cant engineering money to properly design and submit a new tentative map. The development plan criteria would be a S.F.D. Deerpark Plarm~d Resi- dential Development. The Director of Parks and Recreation recommended this alternative as the best solution. Mr. Hall noted that Mr. Jerry Linton, Vice-President, AMG-SD has requested a formal agreement within foFty~five days to any one of the above alternatives. City Council Meeting -9- March 19, 1974 Motion for Option No. 1 It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that acceptance be given to Option No. 1, and to go on with the negotiations. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde discussed the bisecting streets of Palomar and Oleander noting that there will still be some property left on the west side of Oleander. He felt ~ha~ the Council should make an effort to bring everything over to the east side of Oleander, reducing the inter- section of that property. Jerry Linton, Vice-President Mr. Linton declared that what he does not want, American Housing Guild at this point, is to start all over again in this matter. The land north of Palomar could be developed; however, the area south of Palomar is not, and he would not care to have this acreage. Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the motion be amended to expand Proposition No. ] to include as much of theproperty west of ~ Oleander as possible~ and that the staff negotiate with A]nerican Housing Guild. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his previous motion. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion. Motion for Option No. 1 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the Council move on Option No. 1 and in addition, the staff and American Housing Guild look into the purchase of the properties to the south of Palomar and west of Oleander that are owned by the City. City's responsibility Mr. Linton remarked that his company has spent almost $30,000 drawing various maps for this subdivision. They cannot go any further, and feel that the burden is now upon the City to come forth with something that win make this agreement fruitful. Clarification of motion Councilman Egdahl clarified the motion as follows: (1) the property north of Palomar, west of Oleander owned by the City would be sold to American Housing Guild; (2) negotiations by the staff and American Housing Guild for the selling of the property south of Pa]omar, west of Oleander is directed; (3) everything west of Oleander to be developed by American Housing Guild. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO Director of Planning Peterson requested an RBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A expenditure of $750.00 to pay a landscape LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO REVISE architect to review and revise the City's · HE CITY'S LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Landscape Standards. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and a resolution be brought back appropriating the funds. City Council Meeting -10- March 19, 1974 REPORT ON PROGRESS OF In a report to the Council, the City Librarian NEW LIBRARY discussed the meeting held with the architect and the Assistant Director of Public Works on March 11. Access to the Library will be £rom "F" Street, 35 feet in width with a small landscaped divider. A service entrance access will be provided from Garrett Avenue. Parking was discussed in which the parties agreed that there be minimal parking along "F" Street and most of the parking to be on the east side of the library. Because of the traffic generated by the shopping center on the south side of "F" Street, there is a possibility that it will be necessary to install a two-way left turn lane on "F" Street to efficiently handle the through traffic and left-turn movements. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON FUEL SAVING THROUGH The Director of Public Works reported that the REDUCTION IN STREET-SWEEPING street sweeping program will be reduced beginning PROGR~M March 25, 1974~ in order to reduce the amount of fuel used by the sweepers. On residential streets, this will be reduced from once every two weeks to once every three weeks. Commercial (downtown) streets will be swept on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only, instead of daily. An estimate of the fuel decrease is about 20%. Councilman Scott questioned how the savings in man-hours will be utilized. Mr. Cole answered that the services of these men will be utilized in the street division. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with the exception of items I1 (joint agreement with school district) and 14 (authorizing expenditure of Gas Tax Funds - Brisbane Street). RESOLUTION NO. 7231 On January 30, 1974, the following bids were ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING received: CONTRACT FOR ONE STUMP CUTTER West Point Industries, Inc. Vermeer 2460A Price $7,946.00 Mission Chemical Company Wayne SK65 Price $6~750.00 In a report to the Council~ the Purchasing Agent discussed the operation of both machines noting that the Wayne Cutter did not meet all the required specifications. It was recommended that the City purchase the Yermeer 2460A stump cutter. City Council Meeting -11- March 19, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7232 The Parks and Recreation Department ts in the APPROVING INTERIM BUDGET AND process of securing bids for maintenance of APPROPRIATING AND AUTHORIZING open space districts. As an interim measure, THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OPEN the Parks Division is providing for the SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT maintenance of Open Space District #1. In NO. 1 TO THE OPERATING BUDGET order to reimburse this department, an appro- OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR priation of $3,590 was requested. MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 7233 The contract work for the construction of ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE~NTS - street lights and conduits has been completed INSTALLATION OF STREET LI(t~T ON by the contractor, Perry Electric Company, "E" STREET BETWEEN I-5 FREEWAY in accordance with the contract agreement, AND BROADWAY and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. RESOLUTION NO. 7234 Approval of the final map of E1 Rancho del ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEb~NT Rey Unit No. 2 Subdivision included the dedica- FROM LARWtN-SAN DIEGO, INC. tion of several streets, one of which was FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES Buena Vista Way. This street has a five-foot sidewalk along its easterly side, four feet of which lies within the dedicated right-of-way and the remaining one foot within Lots "E" and "F" of E1 Rancho del Rey, Unit No. 2. In order to correct this anomaly, Larwin-San Diego, Inc. has submitted a grant deed for a one-foot easement for the sidewalk purposes. RESOLUTION NO. 7235 A condition of a tentative parcel map approved ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT' by the Planning and Engineering Departments FROM VICTOR O. AND FLORA M. on March 15, 1973 for property at 172-178 "K" WEISSER FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES Street was for the owner to grant a drainage easement to the City for the existing channel which crosses this property. Mr. Victor Weisser, the owner of the property, has submitted a grant deed for said drainage easement. RESOLUTION NO. 7236 - One of the conditions o~ app~Ovat of, a tentae A~CEPTING GRANT OF tire parcel map for property located at 172-178 EASEMENT FROM VICTOR O. "K" Street was that the owner grant a sewer AND ~LORA M. WEISSER FOR easement to the City to provide sewer to the SE~ER,PUR~SES" parcels being created. In compliance with th~$ condition, Mr. Victor Weisser, the property owner, has submitted a grant deed for said sewer easement. RESOLUTION NO. 7237 - A tentative parcel map was submitted by Mr. APPROVING AGREEMENT Victor O. Weisser, 4121 Sweetwater Road, BETWEEN THE CITY OF Bonita, for his property located at 172-178 CHULA VISTA AND VICTOR O. "K" Street, Chula Vista. In compliance with WEISSER ESTABLISHING the conditions of approval, Mr. Weisser has CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL executed grant deeds granting a sewer and a OF PARCEL MAP drainage easement to the City. He has also submitted all necessary surety bonds and has executed his portion of the parcel map im- provement agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 7238 - On August 21, 1973, the City entered into an ACCEPTING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT agreement for consultant services with Stanford INFORMATION SYSTEM L. Optner and Associates for the implementation EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 11, 1974 of a Traffic Accident Information system. City Council Meeting 12 March 19, 1974 · he project has been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the provisions of the con- tract. RESOLUTION NO. 7239 - Tuesday, April 16,1974, is the date scheduled INTENTION TO HOLD A for a public hearing to consider amending the PUBLIC HEARING TO franchise for Mission Cable TV to operate a AMEND FRANCHISE - community antenna television system in this MISSION CABLE T.V. City. AND SETTING A DATE FOR SAID HEARING (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7240 - The agreement calls for the construction of APPROVING JOINT POWERS two tennis courts and two multi-use courts on AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER each of the campuses of Chula Vista High School, UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Castle Park High School and Hilltop High School. FOR INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND LIGHTING The Director of Parks and Recreation requested AND FOR JOIN? USE OF an appropriation of $46,320 from Revenue Shar- FACILITIES ~ ATHLETIC ing Funds for this expenditure. AND RECREATION PURPOSES Mr. Hall detailed the responsibilities of the school district and the City, noting that the cost of the project will be shared equally by both entities. Gymnasium use Councilman Scott commented that consideration should be given to the City having a joint agreement for the use of the gymnasiums. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7241 - On October 2, 1973, the Council authorized ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO the Director of Public Works to proceed with CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY negotiations for acquiring necessary right- FROM TRAILER RANCHO of-way for the relocation of Brisbane Street CORPORATION, AFPROPRIATING between North Fourth Avenue and Trousdale AND AUTHORIZING THE EX- Drive. PENDITURE OF GAS TAX FUNDS - BRISBANE STREET The Trailer Rancho Corporation, owners of an approximate twenty-foot strip of land lying between North Fourth Avenue and North Glover Avenue has accepted the City's offer to purchase this strip for a total price of $2,019.60 ($1.50 a square foot)~ 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 City Council Meeting 13 March 19, 1974 MAYOR'S REPORT LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA The Mayor reported that the next League dinner DINNER MEETING meeting will be held in San Marcos on Thursday, March 21, 1974. CABLE T.V. INFORMATION Mayor Hamilton stated that bulletins are re- CENTER - Urban Institute ceived periodically from the Cable TV Information Center. He will have his secretary put these in a notebook and made available to the Council. BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION The report, "Blueprint for Action," from Supervisor Jack Walsh was sent to each member of the Council. The Mayor reminded the Coun- cilmen to submit any comments they may have. REQUEST FOR "OCTOBER-FEST" The Mayor noted a letter he received from the Bonita Business and Professional Association requesting permission to hold their annual "October-fest" on October 25, 26 and 27, 1974. Referred to staff It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff with a re- port back for Council action. REPORT FROM FISH ~ND GAME Mayor Hamilton discussed the meeting held in DEPARTMENT National City a few weeks ago in which that City disclosed plans to build a marina. A report was received from the Fish and Game Department in which they stated their finding and stand on all projects within the vicinity of the Sweetwater River habitat. This informa- tion will be sent to the Council. WRITTEN COSiqUNICATIONS OFFER OF L~ND TO CITY - The Chula Vista Lodge, No. 2011, has offered a CHULA VISTA ELKS LODGE parcel of property consisting of approximately one-third of an acre to the City at no cost. The parcel lies north of Telegraph Canyon Road. They claim that the property will be of no benefit to them due to the widening plans for Telegraph Canyon Road. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City Manager to in- vestigate the feasibility of using this site for park purposes. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Mr. Mendoza submitted his letter of resignation EUGENE C. MENDOZA from the Civil Service Commission. Resignation accepted with It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by regret Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and Mr. Mendoza be thanked for his services on this commission. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Mr. Bell has filed a verified claim for damages TEDDY E. BELL, 70 VALLECITO WAY in the amount of $299.62, stating that on January 21, 1974, the sewer main in "J" Street backed up into his dwelling and flooded three City Council Meeting -14- March 19, 1974 Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that it can be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for in- vestigation. REQUEST TO USE NORMAN The Friends of the Library requested the use P~RK~(Y~NTER FOR BOOK of Norman Park Center on Saturday, October 5, FAIR 1974, for their annual Book Fair. The hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Approval granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Councilman Egdahl noted that a number of shrubs and other landscaping has been added to the front area which cuts the lawn area in half. This was the area used last year for the Book Fair, and the staff should bring this to the attention of the Friends of the Library. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:14 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.