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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/09/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 25, 1973 A regglar meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at ?:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Accountant Dennis Hackett, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone 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 Egdahl, seconded by Councilman tlyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of September 18, 1973, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION BY SUPERVISOR Supervisor Walsh asked for Council's cooper- JACK WALSH ON SPACE NEEDS ation in what he termed "a pilot program" - IN CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX to place one of his aides in the City Hall for one-half day a week. This person would be familiar with the various departments and would know where to refer certain requests. He would provide information to the Supervisor that this City is interested in and which would fall under the Supervisor's responsi- bility. The aide would also provide the City with information that comes up in a day-to-day basis in the County. Motion to approve on It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded 90-day basis by Councilman Hobel that if it can be worked out for one-half day in the morning, and any day except Friday, that Councilman Scott's desk be made available and that an evaluation be made after ninety days. Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl commented that he is all for the promotion of interrelationship with the City and County; however, he has reser- vations about locating the Supervisor's aide in the Council office with possible demands on the staff's time. He questioned the possibility of using the County's office next door which has the same availability as the City Hall. Mr. Walsh stated he would stipulate that any letters to be done would be done at the National City office, and further, he would agree to the ninety-day evaluation. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: City Council Meeting 2 September 25, 1973 AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None PRESENTATION BY COMPREHENSIVE Mr. Ken Seltzer, Assistant Executive Director, PLANNING ORGANIZATION ON referred to their presentation made to this REGIONAL GOALS AND ALTERNATIVES Council a few months ago concerning four alternatives of transportation modes for this region over the next twenty years. The presentations to be made tonight will cover two of the four alternatives: Existing Trends and Radial Corridors. Radial Corridors Mr. Steven George presented slides and diagrams, noting the areas and routes of the transit system, the number of people who would be using the system, average speed of a radial corridor and the transportation costs. Land Use Mr. Walter Jaconski discussed Land Use, noting the population growth that would locate within existing urban communities, accessibility to employment opportunities and projecting a 33% increase in region-wide densities under the Radial Corridors Policy. Mr, Seltzer stated that the various Councils, with citizen support, sometime after Christmas, need to deliberate and decide the future course of the region. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY A statement of financial condition as of FINANCIAL REPORT OF August 31, 1973, made by Joseph A. Broccoli, "OUR HOUSE" Certified Public Accountant, was submitted by Gary Wappes, Director of "Our House." AUDIT BY CITY OF CHULA An audit of "Our House made by Accountant VISTA OF "OUR HOUSE" Dennis Hackett was submitted to the Council. He recommended that because of the increased financial support by other governmental agencies, the City: (1) pay appropriated funds directly to specified vendors; (2) set up a receipt book and issue sequen- tially numbered receipts to those persons making cash and property donations; (3) reestablish a separate checking account for petty cash disbursements. Motion to accept reports It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the quarterly financial report and audit report of "Our House" be accepted. Recess A recess was called at 8:17 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JAMES WATT Mr. Watt, representing the ~Junior Chamber 1366 CALIENTE LOOP of Commerce, asked permission to have a Kiddies Day Parade for the Fiesta de la Luna on October 6, 1973, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 City Council Meeting 3 September 25, 1973 noon. The route of the parade will begin at Fourth Avenue and F Street, north to Third Avenue, south to Parkway, west on Parkway to Memorial Bowl. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Ceuncilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved and referred to staff for any problems. MARGARET HELTON Mrs. Helton stated she lives on the Mankato- 160 MANKATO STREET Whitney Circle which was developed twenty- three years ago. She noted the new street signs being posted, especially the one for the Alpine-Minor circle which is now posted on both E and F Streets. Mrs. Herney, a resident of Mankato Street, called the Engineering Department requesting a similar sign for their circle and was told that it would be practically impossible to get one, and further, the sign on Alpine-Minor would be taken down. Mrs. Helton asked for Council's consideration to keep the two-street name signs on the circle~streets, and that one be posted for Mankato-Whitney on both First and Second Avenues. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that if it is within the budget to provide these signs it be done as soon as possible. If it is not in the budget this year, that the Council can look forward to having them included in next year's budget. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, suggested he be allowed to report back to the Council with a solution to accomplish what has been requested. DOROTHY HERNEY Mrs. Herney asked that this matter be taken 156 MANKATO STREET care of as soon as possible, as the signs on Alpine-~inot have already been taken down. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Problem with Fire Engine Acting City Manager Bourcier reported that one of the engines has gone out on one of the fire trucks. He will report back to the Council next week as to the exact cost to replace the engine. REPORT ON BONITA BUSINESS Director of Planning Peterson explained that AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION the two signs proposed by the Association REQUEST FOR OFF-SITE SIGNS would be 5-1/2 feet high, containing 12 square feet of sign area. The signs would be located within the public right-of-way along Bonita Road, and therefore, are de- fined by the Zoning Ordinance as off-site advertising signs which are now prohibited. Mr, Peterson added that the Zoning Ordinance makes adequate provision for the identifica- tion of commercial uses, and special requests of this type should be handled under normal variance procedures. City Council Meeting 4 September 25, 1973 Nick Slijk, Chamber of Commerce Mr. Slijk explained that these would be a community-tTpe identification sign and asked that he be allowed to meet with the Director of Planning to go over their request. Motion for staff referral It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be referred back to the staff so that Mr, Slijk and Mr. Peterson can get together and come back to the Coun- cil with exactly what is being proposed. REPORT ON CAMPGROUNDS IN Director of Planning Peterson reported on THE BAYFRONT AREA - the request of the Park~ and Recreation DIRECTOR OF PLANNING Commission for the City to "set aside" sufficient land area in Chula Vista, possibly on the Bayfront, for camp sites. Mr. Peterson referred to the Bayfront Study made by Sedway/Cooke in which campsites were proposed under Option B - which option was not approved by Council. He added that it was questionable as to whether or not the City should set aside land for this purpose, but rather, that such need should be fulfilled by private entrepreneurs. Mr. Peterson further stated that if the Commis- sion's study reveals locations suited for campsites, these should be reported to the Planning Department. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be filed. REPORT ON AUDIO INTERFERENCE, City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a CORTE MARIA AVENUE letter from Mrs. Joleen McPherson requesting that this matter be continued to the next meeting in order that she can be present to give testimony. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be continued to the meeting of October 2, 1973. STATUS REPORT ON COUNCIL The Safety Commission presented the following REFERRALS TO SAFETY COMMISSION reports: 1. Commission concurs with the reduction of speed on Oleander and will continue to study the area for possible future recommendations. 2. Commission will study diagrams of park- ing area and site plans of Post Office property and will study them regarding traffic/parking hazards on Third Avenue. 3. Additional information is being obtained regarding the traffic islands on Bonita Road. The Safety Commission will consider the above three items at its meeting of September 27, 1973. City Council Meeting 5 September 25, 1973 Reports accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the status reports be accepted, and the itema he continued pending the Safety Commission's meeting of September 27, 1973. RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE The Safety Commission recommended that two TO APPOINTMENTS OF NEW new commissioners be appointed as soon as SAFETY COMMISSIONERS possible, and that after the interviewing procedure is completed, that the Council appoint additional citizens on a "stand-by" basis to fill future vacancies on the com- mission. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and recommendations seconded by Councilman Hyde that the Council receive and approve the recommen- dations. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott spoke against the "stand- by'' proposal, stating it was not a good policy, as applications are always coming in and thc Council changes from time to time. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde agreed and withdrew his second; Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion. Motion for appointments It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be filed and appointments be made Thursday evening, September 27, 1973, at the adjourned regular meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7021 - The contract includes furnishing and install- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING ing 56 pedestrian indications at the follow- CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION ing intersections: OF 56 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL INDICATIONS - GAS TAX PROJECT NO. 167 1. F and Fourth Avenue 2. Broadway and G 3. E and Fifth Avenue 4. L and Fourth Avenue 5. E and First Avenue 6. Hilltop and L 7. Hilltop and J Street The following bids were received: Arrow Electric - $25,530.00 Perry Electric - $25,600.00 City Council Meeting 6 September 25, 1973 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder in the amount of $28,600 (low bid plus 10% contingencies). RESOLUTION NO. 7022 - The recent recordation of Southwestern DEDICATING AND NAMING College Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 8 PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED REAL obviates the need for these one-foot PROPERTY ~ ONE FOOT CONTROL control lots. It was requested that the LOTS C, D, E AND F IN Council dedicate and name the subject SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE one-foot control lots as RUTGERS AVENUE. ESTATES UNIT NO. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 7023 - These lots were required to provide for the ACCEPTING, NAMING AND future extension of streets and to control DEDICATING ONE-FOOT CONTROL development of adjacent property. It LOTS A THROUGH D IN was recommended that the Council accept, SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE name and dedicate the lots as STANFORD ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNIT AVENUE, GOTHAM STREET, DUKE STREET AND NO. 9 LEHIGH AVENUE, respectively. RESOLUTION NO. 7024 - These lots are required to provide for the ACCEPTING CEP~TAIN_JLEAL future extension of streets and to control PROPERTY IN CITY OF development of adjacent property. CNULA VISTA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES, DESIGNATED AS ONE-FOOT CONTROL LOTS A AND B, IN SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 7025 - Resolution No. 6058 dedicated for public RESCINDING RESOLUTION right-of-way eleven parcels of land pre- NO. 6058 AND DEDICATING viously acquired by quitclaim deeds and AND NAMING PREVIOUSLY named such dedication Arizona Street. ACCEPTED REAL PROPERTY This land was included in the Arizona Street FOR STREET PURPOSES 1911 Act annexation. RESOLUTION NO. 7026 - The following bids were received for the con- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING struction of three irrigation wells: C~RACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS AT THE CHULA VISTA Raby Hillside Drilling $17,454.00 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE R.E. Anderson, Inc. $15,469.00 Acme Drilling $14,827.00 The Director of Public Works recommended that the contract be awarded to Acme Drilling for the following: $5,343 for the first well, $4,842 for the second well if drilled and $4,642 for the third well if drilled. The agreement calls for one, two or three wells, depending on the final yield of each well. RESOLUTION NO. 7027 - The following Charter amendments were ap- RECITING THE FACT OF proved: (1) two consecutive term limita- THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL tions for Council office; (2) eligibility ELECTION HELD ON THE to hold office as member of Council -- 17th DAY OF APRIL, 1973, resident and a qualified ~iector of the DECLARING THE RESULT City; (3) removal or suspension of employ- TtiEREOF AND SUCH OTHER ees -- right to suspend without salary a MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED position in the Classified Service for BY LAW not more than five days without right of CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, County of San Diego, State of California, duly authorized by the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns of the Special Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 17, 1973 and find that the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given for and against the Propositions were as follows: PROPOSITION B An amendment to the Charter of theCity of Chula Vista, YES 7,828 amending Article Ill, Section 300 thereof adding thereto a provision limiting the members oS the City Council to NO 1,653 two consecutive terms. PROPOSITION C An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista YES 4,944 amending Article III, Section 301 deleting the require- ment of two (2) years as a qualified elector of the City NO 4,397 for eligibility to hold office as a member of the City Council. PROPOSITION D An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista, YES 3,598 amending Article III, Section 304 recognizing the increase responsibilities of the office of Mayor and providing that NO 5,892 he shall act in a full-time capacity and establishing an annula salary of $18,000 payable at the monthly rate of $1500. PROPOSITION E An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista, YES 6,574 amending Article VIII, Section 807 by modifying the restriction on the right of hearing before the Civil Service NO 2,773 Commission by an employee in the event of his suspension for disciplinary purposes from $0 days to S days and permitting the City Council to decrease the number of days even further. 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010 (714) 427-3300 CANVASS OF APRIL 17~1973 ELECTION page 2 The total number of votes cast in said election was 9998. There were seventy-eight (78) voting precincts established for the purpose of holding said election consisting of consolidation of the regular precincts in the City of Chula Vista. That attached hereto and made a part hereof is a list of the number of votes received in each precinct for and against the Propositions voted on and the total mmaber of votes received in the electionj as certified by the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Diego. Also attached hereto is Resolution 7027 of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista reciting the fact of the Special Municipal Election of April 17, 1973 and declaring the result thereof. Dated: April 24, 1973 Entered into the City Council minutes of September 25~ 1973. //Jennie M. Fulasz, C~]~ City-Cle~ ~ City of Chula Vista, California City Council Meeting 7 September 25, 1973 hearing. A Concurrent Resolution will be sent to the State Legislature for ratifi- cation. RESOLUTION NO. 7028 - The program is financed, for the most part, APPROVING AGREEMENT via a federal grant. It provides funds BETWEEN THE CITY OF for college students who are categorized CHULA VISTA AND SOUTHWESTERN as being from low income families. In COLLEGE FOR OFF-CAMPUS order for the students to receive funds WORK STUDY PROGRAM for which they qualify, they must engage, through the supervision of the College, in meaningful employment. (End of Consent Calendar) PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - The City Clerk stated she received a call CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL BY from Mr. Fran Burger, the applicant, re- CHULA VISTA OFFICE CENTER questing a continuation of this public OF PLANNING CO~4ISSION DENIAL hearing to the meeting of October 9, 1973. OF VARIANCE FOR SIGN AT He feels the matter will be resolved by 815 THIRD AVENUE the Planning Commission by that date. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of October 9, 1973. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - This matter was continued from the meetings CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT of August 7 and September 11 for considera- Te ZONING ORDINANCE AND tion by a full Council. ADOPTION OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY RELATING TO In a report to the Council, Director of PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS Planning Peterson compared the previous Planned Unit Development ordinance and Manual as presented to the Planning Commis- sion on March 5, 1973 with the revised documents. Significant changes Director Peterson noted that significant changes were proposed in the following Setbacks - This section was revised to include formulas which provide adequate separation between buildings based upon their orientation to each other. Common Usable Open Space - The Commission recommended that 400 square feet of usable open space be required for each unit and 10,000 square feet of recreational open space for any development up to 100 units with an additional 100 square feet for each unit beyond 100 units. Density Incentive Standards - This is based on the maximum density permitted consider- ing only the minimum lot size per dwelling unit in the particular zoning district. The base deBsity is the gross density resulting in each of the zoning districts considering that a certain amount of land City Council Meeting 8 September 25, 1973 must be devoted to streets. The difference between the h&ae d~n$itF and the maximum den$itF represents the amount of density honu$, which, amount varies from 29.4% to 37.5% in the various zones. Public kearing opened This being the time and place as adver- tised, May~r Hamilton declared the public hearing opened. Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale spoke on the maximum density Otay Land Company and allowed under the PUD Modifying District, E1 Rancho del Rey stating that by establishing a maximum density, the Council is limiting what a developer can spend in the way of amenities and benefits to the Planned Unit Development. A dollar ceiling has been established and, Mr. Pasquale added, the City will not be able to accomplish what has been outlined by the ordinance. Mr. Pasquale added that he was against having this development in the form of an ordinance because of the length of time involved in the process. He added that there was nothing in the ordinance that dealt with attached homes, and felt this should be considered. General discussion Discussion followed in which the Council questioned the density bonms, and the density incentive features for which a density increase up to 30% would be allowed for each feature incorporated into the development. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg explained that in the new ordinance, an attempt has been made to get away from the subjective judgments on the part of the staff, the Commission and the Council by setting forth standards for evaluating Planned Unit Developments. Jerry Linton Mr. Linton stated that the setback American Housing Guild requirements in the new ordinance are geared more for the attached units rather than detached units. In his cluster developments, where they are trying to bring them in closer together, the setback requirements between the units make them move further apart than what would be required in a normal subdivision. Mr. Linton remarked that in designing a PRD, by clustering the units and going into private streets, a developer can effect some economy in the use of the land for public facilities. However, the Engineering Division maintains that private streets must be the same width as public streets. Mr. Linton explained that the "front- end cash requirements" for a PRD were horrendous as compared to a normal sub~ division as it takes twice as long to approve a PRD as that of a normal City Council Meeting 9 September,25~ 1973 subdivision, and during this time, the developer has to pay interest on the land~ taxes and all other ce~ts. Mr. Linton added that he would like the setbacks clarified, as this presents a serious problem to his present development of detached units; the matter of the width of the private streets resolved; and that there is a serious need for increased densities, expecially in the R-1 zone. Recess A recess was called at 10:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:40 p.m. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Setbacks Councilman Hyde questioned the formula for setbacks which seems to indicate that in a Planned Unit Development, it is required to have greater separation between structures than in a standard R-1 subdi- vision. Director Peterson explained that when the forna~la was developed, his staff was thinking of attached housing (townhouse type), and it doesn't apply to the detached homes that American Housing Guild is proposing. He would not look toward having American Housing Guild meet these setbacks on their detached single- family home development. Street widths Director of Public Works Cole commented on the standards for street widths, indi- cating that perhaps it would be good to try one subdivision with the reduced street width and see what the results Discussion ~uncil discussion followed in whichi~h the economic factors of a PUD were discussed, maximum densities, justifica- tion for the increased densities, compari- son between this ordinance and the Hillside Grading Ordinance and the density incentive features. Motion for referral to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this matter be referred back to staff to con- sider the following two matters: (1) to reconsider the maximum density allowed as indicated here and to justify, as best they can and with very specific rationale, the increased densities that are proposed for PUD development; (2) the staff also be directed to consider and make recommendations to the Council as to the desirability and practicality of a procedure whereby the City would direct that certain properties may be required to develop under PUD's. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for rationale of densities It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the the matter be referred back to the staff for specific justification and rationale which was employed in arriving at the maximum density bonuses indicated (page 7 of the POLICY MANUAL). City Council Meeting 10 September 25, 1973 No second to motio~ The motion died for lack ~f Second. Motion to amend ordinance It was moved by Councilman Scott ~hat the ordinance be placed on first reading with th~ deletion of Item No~ 6 in the requir~ment~ ~ as far as giving of bonus points for tho~e items (density incentive features). Discussion of motion Director Peterson noted that the bonus and density features were part of the Policy Manual and not the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1500 - It was moved by Councilman Scott that AMENDING SECTIONS 33.502, this ordinance be placed on first reading 33.503, 33.601 AND 33.1312, and that reading of the text be waived AND DELETING SECTION 33.602 by unanimous consent. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 33 OF THE CITY CODE, The motion carried by the following vote, ALL RELATING TO PLANNED UNIT to-wit: DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES - AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, FIRST READING Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the POLICY be sent back to the staff and the City Attorney, taking into account the comments made by the Council: setbacks, street widths, justi- fication for the ~?.S~, removal of Item #6 under density features, whether the Policy should be an ordinance rather than a resolution. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - This was continued from the meeting of CONSIDERATION OF A~NDMENT August 7 for consideration by a full TO CHAPTER 33 OF THE CITY Council. CODE ESTABLISHING "H" HILLSIDE MODIFYING DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT POLICY Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the public hearing be continued for two weeks (October 9, 1973). Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Absent: None ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS (Continued to meeting of October 9, 1973) 33.302 AND 33.601A OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 33, OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE RELATING TO THE HILLSIDE MODIFYING DISTRICT - FIRST READING RESOLUTION ADOPTING A HILLSIDE (Continued to meeting of Ocboer 9, 1973) DEVELOPMENT POLICY City Council Meeting 11 September 25, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 1501 - The law prov~de$~ in summary~ that the AMENDING SECTIONS 30.8 City ~f Ckula Vista, a~ a cenforming City, AND 30.9, ADDING NEW may enact a sales and use tax which is SECTION 30.11, AND RE- included in the State sales tax. Under NUMBERING EXISTING SECTIONS the Bradley~Burns Aet~ the State Board 30.11 AND 30.12 TO 30.12 of Equalization is given the authority AND 30.13, OF CHAPTER 30, and responsibility for the administration ARTICLE II, OF THE CHULA and disbursement of the funds collected. VISTA CITY CODE, RELATING Director of Finance Grant reported that TO THE UNIFORM LOCAL SALES the amendments proposed by this ordinance AND USE TAX LAW - FIRST are mandatory if the City is to remain READING a conforming City within the terms of the Bradley-Burns Act. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that reading this ordinance be placed on second reading and adopted and that ~eading of th~ t~xt be waived by unanim6us consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1502 - The fees for issuing permits and making AMENDING SECTIONS 13.1, inspections of masonry garden walls and 13.2, 13.5 AND 13.8 OF fences do not cover the cost of this CHAPTER 13 AND REPEALING specialized service. The proposed amend- SECTIONS 13.9 AND 13.12 ments cover the increased fees. THROUGH 13.16 OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, ALL RELATING TO MASONRY GARDEN WALLS AND FENCES - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that reading this ordinance be placed on second read- and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 In a report to the Council, City Attorney OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE Lindberg stated that the officials re- BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE quired to make disclosures are limited 4, SECTIONS 1.406, RELATING TO to parties whose decisions and recon~enda- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY CITY tions are of such a nature as to clearly OF CHULA VISTA OFFICIALS affect the business of the City. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight spoke against the ordinance, 117 Jefferson Avenue stating the "rights of the people are being eroded." He said he did not under- stand why this ordinance was ever proposed. You vote for people because you trust them, and if you trust them, you believe they will make the right decisions. City Council Meeting 12 September 2S, 1973 Stanley McMains Mr. McMains spoke against the proposed 234 Guava Avenue ordinance, remarking that tl~is goverI~nent is close enough to the people so that if anyone was doing anFthing illeg~lly, it would be reported immediately. As a member of the Parking Place Commission, he would resign rather than have to make a public disclosure. If the ordinance goes through, Mr. McMains declared that the employers of the salaried Councilmen should be made public -- everything about the company should be made public. He added he could see no reason for this ordinance. Councilman Egdahl's comments Councilman Egdahl indicated that he, personally, had no objection to making a public disclosure; however, he felt that it would not convince anyone of the Councilmen's honesty, who is not already convinced of that. He added that if the Council adopts this ordinance, then a separation should be made of the Council making a public disclosure because they are responsible to the electors, and the officials who are responsible to the Council. Councilman Hobel's comments Councilman Hobel agreed, adding that members of the Boards and Commissions should not be asked to make a disclosure. He would consider having the Planning Commission make a disclosure. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton commented that he takes a personal exception to the ordinance. He would not hesitate to vote for an ordinance requiring full disclosures by the Council, if these disclosures were sealed and held by the City Clerk. At any time someone feels there is a conflict of interest, then this d~g~ can be made available to the Board of Ethics, Motion for referral to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded City Attorney by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the ordinance be referred back to the City Attorney to be brought back so that it includes only the City Council. Anyone else included in this ordinance would be eliminated and that matter dealt with at some other time, if the Council chooses to do so, as a separate question. COUNCILMEN'S COb~qENTS Telegraph Canyon Road- Councilman Scott remarked that there was Hilltop Park one area in the park, adjacent to the parking lot area, where there is a drain- age ditch that is wide open. The other segments of the ditch have been gunited~ but this portion has not. He felt something should be done about this and would appre- ciate having staff look into this. City Council Meeting 13 September 25, 1973 METROPOLITAN TRANSIT Councilman Hobel announced that hearings LEGISLATION will he held thia Friday in the Council Chamber, begi~nning at 9:30 a~m, on the Metropolitan Transit Legislation (AB 2648) and the companion Deddeh-Mills Bill. He asked that the Council take a position on this matter. Mayor Hamilton asked for more background information so that the Council can take a position at Thursday night's adjourned meeting. DRAINAGE CHANNEL AT Councilman Hobel stated that the drainage 1-805 AND "H" STREET channel in this area was heavily infested with mosquitoes, stagnant water and foliage. There are problems with people throwing trash into this water. He f~lt this area should be cleaned up. MASCONE BILL Councilman Scott asked for a report back on the Mascone Bill relating to disclosures. HALECREST PARK Councilman Hobel noted that no work has been done on this park within the last sixty days, and with the raining season coming, he felt consideration should be given to planting grass, etc. ASSEMBLY BILL REGARDING Councilman Egdahl remarked that Assemblyman DOWNZONING Deddeh withdrew his name from the Bill he was supporting regarding down~oni~g!jCnd ¢~mpon~tion~: t~ his letter, he stated he would support another Bill that called for tax adjustment - reappraisal. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded proposed Bill by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council support Assemblyman Deddeh in this Bill. CONDITION OF PROPERTY Councilman Egdahl asked that the area west WEST OF GOLF COURSE of the golf course, owned by the City, be cleaned up. INTENSIVE CARE BURN CENTER Mayor Hamilton stated that he received a letter from Jim Snapp, Mayor of E1Cajon, concerning the Burn Center at the University Hospital in San Diego, Mayor Snapp reported that the City of E1Cajon has authorized their ambulance to make a direct run to the Burn Center whenever they receive a call for ambulance service to a burn victim. City Attorney to report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney look into this provision for Chula Vista. CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton reported that San Diego will be the host city for the National Mayer§~ City Council Meeting 14 September 25, 1973 Conference to be held in June 1974. Since only San Diego, E1 Cajon and Chula Vista belong to the .~sso~iatfon:,, each will be a~ked to assist in the organization of this MEETING ON FIFTH TUESDAY It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that a meeting of the City Council be held on the fifth Tuesday of th~ next ~onth, October 30, 1973. WRITTEN CO~B~UNICATIONS VERIFIED CLAIM FOR ~A~G~$ - A verified claim for damages was filed in JO~N M. CARNES, 504 ALTA ROAD the amount of $180.39. Mr. Carnes alleged that on September 10, 1973, at 10:30 p.m., his car struck a City manhole cover on Broadway between H and I Streets resulting in some damage to the undercarriage of his automobile. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that it can be turned over to the City's insurance car- rier for investigation. REQUEST FROM CHULA VISTA Mrs. Portia A. Hardcastle, Co-Chairman, JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB TO requested permission to use the City USE LAND AT FOURTH AND property at Fourth Avenue and F Street "F" STREET FOR FREE KIDNEY during the period of November 2 through DISEASE DETECTION CLINIC 18, 1973, for the purpose of holding a free kidney disease mobil detection clinic. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be granted subject to staff conditions. REQUEST FROM CITY OF Ms. Helen Putnam, Mayor, sent in a letter PETALUMA FOR SUPPORT OF in which she explained her city's plan for ITS ORDERLY GROWTH AS WELL an orderly and non-chaotic growth whereby AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT the number of residential units to be constructed each year would be limited to S00. Ms. Putnam stated that this plan is now being legally challenged and she is appealing to all cities, counties, and public agencies, which she feels will in- directly benefit from this litigation to contribute the sum of $250.00 to help defray the legal costs. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council support them philosophically. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:09 'alm. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 1973 at 3:80 p.m. City Clerk ~