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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/03/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 5, 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, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, 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 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of February 26, 1974 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION OF 2S-YEAR Mayor Hamilton presented Sergeant Jack K. Fry SERVICE PIN AWARD TO of the Chula Vista Police Department with a SGT. JACK K. FRY 25-year service pin and commended him for his years of service to the City. PRESENTATION ON REORGANIZA- Mr. R. B. "Bud" James, County Law and Justice TION OF COUNTY COURTS Coordinator discussed the recent proposal to the Board of Supervisors for the reorganization of the South Bay court system. Mr. James outlined the history of the court system in San Diego County. He indicated that his Agency's proposal to the Board of Supervisors was that: (1) National City be included in a municipal court judicial district, (2) the Coronado Justice Court be dis- continued and become a part of the San Diego Judicial District, (3) Imperial Beach be in- cluded and that the South Bay area incorporated into the City of San Diego also remain a part of the San Diego Judicial District. He com- mented that this recommendation was made after making a thorough study of what the court case- load was, from were it originated, what the flow of traffic was, the types of cases, and an analysis of judicial workload against weighted caseload. He added that National City (now existing jus- tice court), although included within the San Diego judicial District, would become a South Bay Traffic Court, handling approximately the same jurisdictional level as the Clairemont Mesa Traffic Court. A boundary could be drawn City Council Meeting 2 March 5, 1974 so that everything ticketed south of Market Street, including Coronado and the incorporated area of San Diego, creates a full judicial workload for a traffic court located in National City. He did mention that the existing judge of that justice court does qualify to become a traffic court referee and at the will and plea- sure of the judges of the San Diego Judicial District could be retained as such. Implemen- tation of the proposal would mean that the Chula Vista Court's level of service would be elevated to a full-time court facility (with some reser- vations, however, when it comes to the transfer of prisoners, etc., more easily dealt with in the central complex). The Board of Supervisors has the authority to determine where judicial boundaries shall be and where court sessions shall be held. How- ever, the Court itself makes the determination of how it will distribute its judicial man- power and the scheduling of litigation or trial Assembly Bill 3217 Mr. James discussed Assembly Bill No. 3217, introduced by A~semblyman Deddeh. That bill reestablishes the municipal court designated as the South Bay Judicial District, which dis- trict would encompass the cities of Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach and contiguous areas determined by the Board of Supervisors. It prescribes three judges and the salary of any traffic referee appointed by the judges. He added that this would create a one-court complex and would not really do the job. Requests resolution of Mr. James requested a resolution of endorsement endorsement for the proposal as presented to the Board of Supervisors by the Law and Justice Agency. Councilman Scott voiced his reluctance to en- dorse this plan until we have in writing (a legal document) stating that this plan is the plan that the judges would endorse and would bring additional service to the South Bay residents. Mr. James stated that the judges feel the re- alignment of boundaries carries a political impact and would prefer to respond to something that has been predesigned or designated. Motion to bring back It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by resolution of endorsement Councilman Hyde that a resolution of endorse- ment be brought back. with the contingencies eluded to by Councilman Scott for action at the next Council meeting (March 12). John McGuane, Attorney Mr. McGuane stated he was one of the members 3973 Acacia of the South Bay Bar Association who support Assemblyman Deddeh's bill, previously discussed. He asked that endorsement of either plan be with- held until they have been given more study. If the matter were to be deferred for two weeks, his association would be able to get more in- formation and make a presentation. City Council Meeting 3 March 5, 1974 Second to motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his second to the motion on the floor. Discussion ensued on the Deddeh Bill and pos- sible amendment to it to provide for severing of municipal boundary lines and creation of new judicial districts, and the fact that this would offer an alternative. K. Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk asked that this matter be deferred Chamber of Commerce to a later date for the opinion of the South Bay Bar Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Substitute motion; It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by matter continued for Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by two weeks those present that this matter be brought back in two weeks (March 19). RECESS A recess was called at 8:18 p.m. and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:31 p.m. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS David Leslie, Director Mr. Leslie commented on the success of the County Veterans Service Veterans Service representative program. (Mr. Eugene Rovegno of the County Veterans Service Bureau is in Civic Center every Thurs- day between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to assist people with Veterans programs and information.) Mr. Leslie stated that Chula Vista is the only city having come to his agency for assistance of this type. Me did indicate, however, that more publicity on the program was needed. Mrs. Ted Melton Mrs. Melton requested an extension of time on 441 James Court the installation of street improvements at 441 James Court. Councilman Hyde asked if the City could con- tract for this work, subject to the Meltons' agreeing to whatever the contract may be. City Attorney Lindberg remarked that the agree- ment calls for the City to cause the work to be done in the event that it cannot be per- formed by the property owners, and that a lien be placed on the property. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the City Manager take this matter up directly with Mrs. Melton and take what action is appropriate to assist this and/ or come back to the Council for further direction. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Progress report on City Manager Thomson asked that consideration new Library of Item No. 3 on the Agenda, "Report on Prog- ress of New Library," be held over for one week City Council Meeting 4 March 5, 1974 so he may discuss further the proposals con- tained therein with the department heads in- volved. He stated this item could be incorpor- ated into the next report which would be presented to Council at the meeting of March 12. Report held over for It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by one week Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that this report be held over to the meeting of March 12, 1974. REPORT ON PROGRESS (Held over until March 12, 1974.) OF NEW LIBRARY CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be ap- proved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7210 - On February 26, 1974, the Council approved the APPROVING CONTRACT WITH recommendation of the Director of Finance to R. L. KAUTZ & COMPANY, contract with R. L. Kautz & Company, Inc., for INC., FOR SELF-INSURANCE, self-insurance services. This contract will WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION become effective April 1, 1974 and the annual fee for their services will be $9,200. RESOLUTION NO. 7211 - This resolution establishes a fee of $200 plus ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE $2 for each acre over 5 acres involved in an AND FEE FOR CONSIDERATION application for a General Plan amendment, as OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS well as establishing a schedule for consider- ing such amendments. RESOLUTION NO. 7212 - Dr. Terry Tanaka proposes to develop a dental APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH building utilizing portions of two lots of DR. TERRY TANAKA, PROVIDING record. The agreement consolidates the lots FOR THE HOLDING OF CERTAIN and will secure the position of the City in PARCELS UNDER SINGLE regard to said development. OWNERSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 7213 - On January 15, 1974, the Council accepted a APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR report by the Director of Public Works for the PARTICIPATION IN SEWER construction of a sewer in Bay Boulevard to CONSTRUCTION - 100-200 serve the proposed Anthony's Fish Grotto. BLOCK OF BAY BOULEVARD Mr. Harding C. Campbell, owner of the property at 215 Bay Boulevard, executed an agreement for participating in the cost of constructing the sewer--specifically to pay 33.64% of the cost for engineering and construction of the sewer in Bay Boulevard and 50% of the cost for the sewer between the sewer main in Bay Boule- vard and the Metropolitan Trunk Sewer. RESOLUTION NO. 7214 - This resolution approves the "Center Island APPROVING CENTER ISLAND Median Landscaping Policy" presented to the MEDIAN LANDSCAPING POLICY Council in a report by the Director of Public Works at the meeting of February 5, 1974. The Council accepted this report by minute action. City Council Meeting 5 March 5, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7215 - The installation of pedestrian signals, Gas Tax ACCEPTING INSTALLATION Project #167, was completed by Arrow Electric OE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, on Eebruary 1. A final inspection made by GAS TAX PROJECT #167 Public Works on Eebruary 21, 1974 showed all improvements to be satisfactorily installed and completed. RESOLUTION NO. 7216 - These one-foot control lots are required to ACCEPTING ONE-FOOT CONTROL provide for the future extension of the street LOTS A AND B IN RANCHO RIOS and to control devolopment of adjacent property. SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 7217 - These lots are necessary to control development ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND of adjacent property as well as to provide for NAMING ONE-FOOT CONTROL LOTS future extension of streets. A THROUGH D INCLUSIVE IN P~CHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 7218 - These lots are necessary to control development ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND of adjacent property as well as to provide for NAMING ONE-FOOT CONTROL future extension of streets. LOTS A THROUGH D INCLUSIVE IN RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 7219 - The City Council, at its meeting of February 26, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1974, reaffirmed its support of our local cam- NO. 169S RELATIVE TO paign expenditure ordinance and directed that CAMPAIGN ORDINANCES OF a resolution be prepared supporting said legis- CITIES lation to clearly support the right of the cities to legislate in such areas. RESOLUTION NO. 7220 - Council has heretofore approved the request of APPROVING REVISED AGREE- the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau MENT WITH VISITORS AND to amend the method of handling matching fund CONVENTION BUREAU appropriations. The agreement reflects the understanding that the Bureau shall request matching funds from the amount appropriated at any time throughout the year, upon a showing that the Bureau has an equivalent amount of money available for expenditure. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7221 - This resolution sets the date of April 16, 1974 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING as the date to hold a public hearing for the FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF consideration of a project for which financial APPLICATION TO URBAN assistance is being sought from the Urban Mass MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Transportation Administration, pursuant to the FOR PURCHASE OF TRANSIT BUSES Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 6 March 5, 1974 MAYOR'S REPORT Energy Research Group Mayor Hamilton noted the Environmental Control Commission's withdrawal of their request to have a joint meeting with the Council to discuss the formation of an Energy Research Group and therefore no meeting would be scheduled. Operation Handshake The Mayor reported on this breakfast held for Breakfast Meeting businessmen and professional people in the com- munity. Forty-one people attended this function (held on March 4). He extended an invitation to all Council members, the City Manager and his staff to attend the next breakfast on April 1, at 7:30 a.m. at the Lions Club Community Center. Executive Session It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the Council recess to an Executive Session at the end of this meeting. COUNCIL CO~ENTS Radial Corridors Councilman Hobel referred to action taken at last week's Council meeting to request the Comprehensive Planning Organization to make a presentation on radial corridors. Council concurred that these arrangements could be worked out through the City Manager's office. Development of County Councilman Hyde asked of the status of efforts facilities in South Bay being made towards having a complex for County facilities in Chula Vista. City Manager Thomson reported that City and County staff had met just this morning and dis- cussed this subject. They will be looking at similar actions being taken in the cities of Vista and E1Cajon. They will look at Chula Vista's needs, financial ability to pursue these needs, and then work with County staff on how a plan could be integrated for a joint complex. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Miss Phyllis Wooten submitted a claim for dam- Phyllis Wooten ages she claimed were incurred when a City 183 Bethune Way vehicle collided with hers at the intersection of Third and "L" Streets. To date, she was unable to state the amount for which her claim was submitted. City Attorney Lindberg stated that his office has responded to the claimant and that the law does require a statement of the amount being demanded in the claim. He recommended the claim be rejected on this basis. City Council Meeting 7 March 5, 1974 Claim rejected It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that this claim be rejected on the basis of insufficiency. Letter of resignation - Chris Klinkenberg submitted a letter of resig- Chris Klinkenberg nation from the City's Youth Commission as he is unable to devote an adequate amount of time to the duties required of him on that Commission. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by with regret Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Klinkenberg for his service on the Commission. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT Mayor Hamilton noted that the presentation by PRESENTATION San Diego Transit Corporation representatives will be made at the meeting of March 12, 1974. Councilman Hobel commented it would be helpful to have detailed information in hand prior to the presentation and hoped that this would be done. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 8:47 and the meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk