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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/06/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 5, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 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 Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Assistant Planner Quinney, Fire Chief Smithey, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens 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 Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of May 16, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24, 1973, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY A written report was submitted by Gary Wappes, REPORT ON OPERATION OF Administrator, detailing the operation of the "OUR HOUSE" "Our House" program for the last quarter. Reports from other Written reports were also submitted by the departments Planning and Police Departments, both report- ing no problems. The Human Relations Commis- sion requested permission to submit their report at the meeting of June 26, 1973. Motion to accept reports It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the reports be accepted. Items moved up on agenda Mayor Hamilton announced that the Council will now consider Item No. 5--appeal of Roy Adams. PUBLIC HEARING - The applicant's request is to use an existing CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF motel at 380 and 394 Broadway as a "Residen- ROY F. ADAMS OF DENIAL OF rial Care Facility" for recuperation of psy- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO chiatric patients from hospitals. The appli- OPERATE HALFWAY HOUSE AT cation is divided into two phases: Phase I 380 BROADWAY involves the immediate development of 380 Broadway as a care facility, and Phase II proposes the retention of 394 Broadway as a motel for three to five years with conversion to a residential care facility accomplished after that time. At the meeting of May 7, 1973, the Planning Commission denied the request stating it was not an appropriate use if only a portion of the existing motel facility was utilized with the remainder used as a motel for the general public. The Director of Planning recommended approval of the Planning Commission Resolution subject to several conditions. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. (Councilman Scott arrived at this time.) Roy F. Adams Mr. Adams, the applicant, showed slides of the 110 L Street building and submitted excerpts from the Plan- Chula Vista ning Commission meeting of May 7, 1973, at which time his application was considered. He stated he could convert his building to this use within 18 months; however, it was not eco- nomically feasible to convert it at this time due to economics, staff increase and social acceptance. Mr. Adams declared that the pa- tients are not heroin addicts, alcoholics, mentally retarded, or mentally ill. Approx- imately 90% of his patients are welfare recip- ients, and all of the patients are referrals. The residents would be essentially South Bay residents. The location is good because of the numerous services and stores available in the immediate area. Burton Shamsky Mr. Shamsky stated he is the attorney represent- 1111 North Acacia Avenue ins the applicant. He explained how the patients Solana Beach are referred to this agency, and the program conducted at the Halfway House to rehabilitate these people back into the society. Mr. Shamsky noted the letter from Police Chief Winters in which Chief Winters stated there were no police problems concerned with the operation. Mr. Shamsky discussed Section 5120 of the Wel- fare Code declaring that the Council cannot discriminate against having a psychiatric facil- ity in the same area as that allowed for a hospital. City Attorney Lindberg explained the purpose of Section 5120 of the Welfare Code was to treat psychiatric patients the same as any nursing home patients. However, this does not mean that the same test cannot be applied for a conditional use permit as for a hospital or church facility. Herbert Kramer Mr. Kramer stated he is a State psychiatric 5346 Jackson Drive social worker, Department of Mental Hygiene. La Mesa Mr. Kramer commented that they are not con- nected with this establishment at the present time, but will be once Mr. Adams obtains his State license. They will provide on-site supervision. Dr. Owens Dr. Owens stated he represents the Community San Diego County Mental Health Services. He explained the re- ferral system whereby these patients come to this facility. It costs $200 a month for the care of the patients, with Medicare and psychi- atric services paying the cost of the service. Norvel Richardson Mr. Richardson spoke of the need for this fa- Vista Hill Sanitarium cility--commenting that the Vista Hill Sani- tarium could then be used for the more acute Steve Tetterington Mr. Tetterington, program director, discussed 380 Broadway the cost of this service and the recreational and therapeutic program available for the patients. Robin Williams Mrs. Williams reported that she is a resident 380 Broadway of the Halfway House and spoke highly of the treatment received at this establishment. Letter of opposition noted City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a letter of opposition from Mr. Gerald Fick, 352 Broad- way, which he wished read to the Council. The Council noted that they received a copy of the letter. Gerald Fick Mr. Fick stated that the residents of this 382 Broadway operation were undesirable. He manages the Rose Arbor Mobile Lodge adjoining the site, and stated that his tenants are afraid to walk by the facility and cross the street in order to avoid doing so. Mr. Fick alleged that the proponents were misleading in some of their statements concerning this facility. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Wall on west side of In answer to the Mayor's query, Mr. Peterson property remarked that there is a 4-foot fence on the west side of the property, and his recommenda- tion would be for a 6-foot fence. Motion to grant appeal It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that a resolution be brought back at the next meeting granting the appeal. Inclusion of fence Mayor Hamilton asked that the motion include having a 6-foot fence at the west side of the property, and also that the conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission be incor- porated into the resolution. License by State Councilman Egdahl asked that the approval be conditioned upon the applicant receiving the State license. Motion carried Councilman Hyde stated he would include these in his motion. Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Recess A recess was called at 8:38 p.m. and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:52 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 6872 - City Manager Thomson reported that the Chula APPROVING AGREEMENT Vista Junior Woman's Club, supported by the BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA Environmental Control Commission, approached VISTA AND CHULA VISTA JUNIOR the City regarding a glass reclamation center. WOMAN'S CLUB FOR OPERATION The agreement would be that they would con- OF A GLASS COLLECTION tract with the Chula Vista Sanitary Service CENTER for two metal bins which would be placed on City land adjacent to the Animal Shelter. No cost would accrue to the City. This operation has been cleared with the Coast Regional Com- mission. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None - 3 - RESOLUTION APPROVING Director of Planning Peterson referred to his AMENDMENT TO THE EL RANCHO written report in which he detailed the back- DEL REY GENERAL DEVELOPMENT ground on Council's action concerning this PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT matter, and summarized the plan as now sub- SCHEDULE (SPORTS WORLD) mitted. Mr. Peterson's recommendation was to adopt the resolution approving the proposed amendment to the Development Plan, subject to the conditions specified in his report and that of the Director of Public Works. Change in seating Mr. Peterson added that the applicant, Dr. Leonard Bloom, had just informed him that he wished to change the seating capacity of the House of Ice from 4,000 to 8,000. The House of Ice will be used in the interim as a sports arena; after the arena is opened, the seating capacity will be reduced back to 4,000 seats. Schools The school district is requiring two elemen- tary schools and one junior high school. Recreational-commercial uses The Planning staff recommends 88 acres for recreational-commercial uses, as opposed to the 66 acres recommended by Council. This is based on the street pattern planned for the area--the area between the arena and the southerly loop street lends itself to addi- tional recreational uses. Housing types Mr. Peterson felt the plan did not respond to the staff's preference for a variety of housing types. Units allowed In reviewing the Hillside Modifying District, in its draft form, 2,000 dwelling units would be allowed rather than the original 1,810. Mr. Peterson declared that all these modifica- tions bring on the need for a revised plan. Planning Commission action The Planning Commission, at the meeting of June 4, 1973, reaffirmed their previous action to deny the plan. City Attorney Lindberg City Attorney Lindberg reviewed the revised resolution submitted to the Council at this meeting. Report of Director Director of Public Works Cole explained the of Public Works phasing process of the development and the street patterns involved. In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, Mr. Cole commented that no street lights are pro- posed on H Street until Phase 2 is developed and the north half of H Street is improved. J Street extension Councilman Hobel questioned the condition re- lating to the elimination of extension of J Street. He suggested consideration of either an overpass or underpass at the intersection of J Street, in this area, so that there would be no chance of any flow of traffic going onto J Street. Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the alignment of J Street and the routes which will be used as access to the arena. - 4 - Recreation-commercial Councilman Scott noted the additional 22 acres requested for open space and suggested that 11 acres be proportioned for each side of the development, thereby having permanent land- scaping on the site rather than reserving the 22 acres for recreation-commercial use. Cost revenue Councilman Egdahl questioned whether a cost revenue analysis would be made prior to Coun- cil taking final action. Michael Witte Mr. Witte stated he is the attorney represent- 3232 Fourth Avenue ing Citizens Concerned for Chula Vista and San Diego indicated there were two projects involved here: the Environmental Impact Report which was intended for public input, and then start- ing with April 4, 1973, there have been various revisions to the project on which the public has not been allowed to comment. Mr. Witte noted the changes in the project and declared they were significant changes and, therefore, an EIR should be required--without it, Council's action would be unlawful. Marvin Gadstetter Mr. Gadstetter stated the location was not a 1325 Greenbay Street suitable one, and would prove to be a liability San Diego to the City. Approving the development would destroy the countryside. Bill McClendon Mr. McClendon said he lives in the East J 751Nolan Avenue Street area and discussed the street pattern as originally proposed. He asked that the Council take some action on the request for the additional 4,000 seats in the House of Ice, and incorporate this into the resolution. Recess A recess was called at 9:45 p.m. and the meet- ing reconvened at 10:05 p.m. Changes discussed The Council discussed the number of changes and modifications to the Plan discussed tonight. City Manager Thomson indicated he received the revised resolution late this afternoon and has not had a chance to discuss it with the Direc- tor of Planning, and asked Council to defer action. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Conference Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for Thursday, June 7, 1973, at 3:30 p.m. to detail the fol- lowing issues: (1) 66 acres versus 88 acres of recreation- commercial (2) different housing types (3) extension of J Street (4) number of seats in the House of Ice (5) question of the Environmental Impact Report (6) cost-revenue study (7) any other concerns that may occur to the Council members, applicant, or staff between now and then. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - Director of Planning Peterson reviewed the CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED boundaries of the proposed annexation. He SPORTS WORLD ANNEXATION - commented that the staff continues to believe PHASE I that the best interests of the City would be - S - served by annexing the entire 1,440 acres; however, with the conditions of approval of the revision to the General Development Plan, as recon~nended by the staff, and in order to allow the development to proceed, a phased annexation is acceptable. It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the public hearing be held over for one week. ORDINANCE APPROVING (Continued to meeting of June 12, 1973.) THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS SPORTS WORLD PHASE I ANNEXATION Recess A recess was called at 10:20 p.m. and the meet- ing reconvened at 10:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - In a report to the Council, Director of Planning CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF Peterson explained that the Environmental Re- FAIRWAY-DOWNS, INC., OF port on this project was submitted to the Plan- PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL ning Commission on January 19, 1973, and has FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM been continued three times, and is now sched- R-E-20-F TO R-i-10-F FOR uled for the meeting of June 15, 1973. The PROPERTY LOCATED AT reason for the continuance was based upon a 4370 SWEETWATER ROAD study of the Flood Plain analysis of the Sweet- water River being conducted by the County of San Diego. This study is scheduled for comple- tion by June 1S, 1973. Mr. Peterson requested that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of August 7, 1973, to allow time for adoption of an Environmental Impact Report. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by public hearing Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of August 7, 1973. RESOLUTION NO. 6873 - The City Charter requires that a public hearing GIVING NOTICE OF PUBLIC be set to provide for public input on the lis- HEARING TO CONSIDER THE cai 1973-74 budget, including the setting of ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET OF salaries. By this resolution, the public hear- THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ing is scheduled for June 19, 1973. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-74 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: 7LYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6874 - The extension of the gravity sewer main from ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT the present southerly end of Max Avenue to FROM EDWIN L. AND AYAKO T. the northerly end of Loma Lane will cross the VALLE FOR SEWER PURPOSES, southeasterly corner of Lot 46 in Castle LOT 46 IN CASTLE VIEW View Subdivision. The o~ners of the lot, Mr. SUBDIVISION and Mrs. Valle, have granted an easement to the City for sewer purposes. - 6 - 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6875 - Director of Public Works Cole reported that a AMENDING SCHEDULE V OF THE "No stopping at any time" regulation was in- TRAFFIC CODE TO PROHIBIT stalled in September, 1972, beginning at the STOPPING AT ALL TIMES ON west curb line of Broadway at L Street and "L" STREET ending at Interstate 5 (both sides of the street). The installation is operating effectively and it is recommended that it be made a permanent installation. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6876 - A trial traffic regulation was installed on ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD STOP October 1, 1972, changing the intersection at AND/OR THROUGH STREET IN J and Second Avenue from a two-way stop to a THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA four-way stop. Director of Public Works Cole reported that this installation has eliminated accidents and recommended that it be made permanent. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6877 - The developers have completed all requirements APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE imposed by the Planning Co=ission and Council COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS for the recordation of a final map of Unit No. IN RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, 2. Ail required fees have been paid, bonds UNIT NO. 2 have been posted and the developers have com- pleted their portion of the Subdivision Im- provement Agreement. 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 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 6878 - Director of Public Works Cole reported that APPROVING M&P OF RANCHO RIOS the Engineering Division has checked the final SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 map and found it to be in conformity with the ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE tentative map approved by the Council on PUBLIC THE PUBLIC STREETS October 26, 1971. DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF Approval of the final map includes the dedica- OF THE CITY THE EASEMENTS tion of a portion of OTAY VALLEY ROAD, a per- GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN tion of MAIN STREET, and the alleys. SAID SUBDIVISION The subdivision contains 4.233 acres subdivided into forty-five lots. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6879 - Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6355 California permits a governing body awarding AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK contracts for public works to publish a master TO PUBLISH A MASTER LIST OF list of prevailing wage scales on an annual PREVAILING WAGE SCALES FOR basis. This list is a copy of the current PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS IN wage scales as obtained from the San Diego ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION County Building and Construction Trades Council. 1773 OF THE LABOR CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6880 - Public Works Director Cole submitted a report ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT to the Council in which he stated that on FROM SAN DIEGO GAS AND March 27, 1973, the Council approved an agree- ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR DRAIN- ment between the City and American Housing AGE, SEWER, STREET AND Guild for the construction of a gravity relief UTILITY PURPOSES AND sewer from Max Avenue to Loma Lane, a subdivi- DEDICATING AND NAMING sion agreement for Larkhaven Units 3 and 4, CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY and for participation in the construction of IN SAID CITY Max Avenue. Portions of the drainage and gravity relief sewer lie within San Diego Gas and Electric Company's right-of-way (portions of Max Avenue). The easements have been granted by San Diego Gas and Electric. 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 - 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 6881 - Robert Murphy, Jack D. Smith, George LeBaron ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER and William E. Terrell of 613~ 614~ 623 and THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET 626 Mariposa Circl~ respectively, have sub- VACATION ACT OF 1941, mitted a request and paid the required fees DECLARING THE INTENTION for the vacation of the 13-foot road easements OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO lying within their properties. The road ease- VACATE A PORTION OF ments were required for the temporary cul-de- MARIPOSA CIRCLE AND FIXING sac at the terminus of Mariposa Circle in A TIME AND PLACE FOR Rancho Vista Estates, Units 2 and 4, but were HEARING THEREON negated upon the recordation of the final sub- division map of Locdel Estates Unit No. 2. The public hearing is scheduled for June 26, 1973. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6882 - A stop regulation was installed on a trial ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD STOP basis in October, 1972, at the intersection AND/OR THROUGH STREET IN of J Street and West Bay Boulevard and East THE CITY Park Lane to assign right-of-way at this intersection. Director of Public Works Cole stated that the regulations are functioning effectively and recommended that they be made permanent. 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 RESOLUTION NO, 6883 - In a report to the Council, Director of Public AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR Works Cole stated that preliminary plans and OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE an estimated cost has been prepared by PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Engineering and Planning Departments to AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS landscape these islands; estimated cost is FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF approximately $5,000. It is the intention of THE ISLANDS AT "E", "H" the Public Works Department to use a portion AND "J" STREETS AT THE of the funds allocated under the 1972-73 I-5 FREEWAY Capital Improvement Program for landscaping the entrance to the City at H Street ($42,000 budgeted) for this project. Mr. Cole requested that authorization be given to prepare plans and specifications and to advertise for bids, and for permission to use the gas tax funds from Gas Tax Project No. 168, C.I.P. PW-4-72 for the landscaping. 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 - 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 6884 - The resolution teas read expressing Council's EXPRESSING APPRECIATION ap~reci~tipn to Mr., Ri,enatra for the fourteen TO MR. HENRY RIENSTRA FOR acres of l~[nd ~hi~k he dedicated to the City THE DEDICATION OP FOURTEEN for park purposes and for hC~ continued ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY TO THE interest in the development of the youth of CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR the community through youth league baseball. PARK PURPOSES Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the :~e~t was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit ~ AYE~ t CouncilmenEgdahl, ScottH°bel' Hamilton, Hyde, Noeg~ "None Absent: None REQUEST OF HUMAN RELATIONS The Human Relations Commission requested that COMMISSION REGARDING the City of Chula Vista enter into San Diego PARTICIPATION IN SAN HousIn~Authority's low-income housing program. DIEGO HOUSING AUTHORITY Referred back to Human It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Relations Commission Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred back to the Human Relations Commission for more specific informa- tion. REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION In a report to the Council, Fire Chief Smithey OF SECURITY WALL AT stated that the wall would provide security FIRE STATION NO. 1 for equipment and materials which are now subject to vandalism, and would also screen the unsightly work areas, equipment and materials necessary for the operation of the Fire Department. The wall would be a seven- foot, white stucco with tile cap, and would cost approximately $1,200. Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be approved. ORDINANCE NO. 1467 - This ordinance covers the payment of proper AMENDING CHAPTER 2, expenses of annexation proceedings as it ARTICLE 4 OF THE CHULA pertains to property owners seeking to annex VISTA CITY CODE BY ADDING territory to the City. THERETO A NEW SECTION 2.405, ESTABLISHING FEE The ordinance had its first reading on May 22, REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNEXATIONS 1973, Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordin- reading and adopted ance be placed on second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None DECISION ON APPEAL OF At the meeting of May 22, 1973, the Council con- MANUEL MACHADO OF tinu~d this matter to this meeting to allow them PLANNING COMMISSION an opportunity to Observe the operation prior to DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL making a decision. USE PERMIT TO OFRRATE AN AUTO BODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOP AT 24 BROADWAY - 10 - Appeal denied !.t ~ga moved h7 Councilman SCott, seconded hy Councilm~n H~de and un~nimoual7 carried that the appeal he denied, REPORT ON STATUS OF City Manager Thomson stated he has not been CHAMBER OF CO~4ERCE abl~ to get a firm proposal from the Chamber LEASE OF CITY-0~NED as to their flfiture plans and would still BUILDING suggest extending the lease for a ~ix-month period of time, as recommended at the meeting of May 15, 1973. Niek Slijk, Executive Mr. Slijk commented that the Chamber had no Vice President, Chamber formal plans at this time and requested that of Commerce a lease figure be given them. He referred to Council's action taken at the meeting of May IS, 1973, stating it was his understand- ing that the Chamber was granted a six-month extension and a subsequent six-month extension was being considered. Mr. Thomson noted the letters and contacts he made with the Chamber in order to get a firm proposal from them as to their plans for relo- cation and a possibte lease extension. (It was noted at the meeting of May 15 that the Chamber may have plans to sublease the building for five years.) Mr. Thomson added that before he can present a recommendation to the Council as to a lease figure, it is necessary that he know the Chamber's plans. He referred to Council's action on May 15, noting that the Council did not approve the resolution granting the six-month extension, but directed the staff to look into the lease amount prior to granting the extension. Motion to accept interim report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the City Manager's interim report be accepted. Clarification of motion Councilman Egdahl commented that, at the present time, the Chamber is "living on a grace period" and a lease agreement will have to be approved for the six-month extension up to November 1973. REPORT ON USE OF CONSULTANT Director of Planning Peterson commonted on FOR INDUSTRIAL PARK STUDY the feasibility of a City-owned industrial park. Before this possibility is pursued, a market analysis must be made. Mr. Peterson recommended hiring a qualified consultant to complete the study of this project. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be given to solicit bids from qualified consultants for completion of the Industrial Park Study. CONSIDERATION OF BID Director of Planning Peterson reported that PROSPECTIVE FOR A the seismic safety element of the General SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT Plan was an area of a spdcializcd;~technical OF THE GENERAL PLAN character, beyond the capability of the City staff. He recommended hiring a qualified consultant to do this work, and estimated the cost of the project at approximately $10,000. - 11- Council discussion Counc%l diacu~5~.on centered around the sugges- ti.on to get th~ other entities in th~ County to participate ~n the cost of this study, Director of Plannimg Peter~on remarked that CPO was pursuing ~uch a ~zud~ but recently deferred it, Motion to request CPO ~tudF It was moved hy Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde ~nd unanimously carried that tke staff send a letter to the Comprehensive Planning Organization asking that they reinstate their seismic study for the region. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR In a report to the Council, Director of Public GERANIUM BEDS ON THIRD Works Cole stated that the estimated cost of AVENUE ISLAND this project would be $2,010 (S-foot precast concrete rings) and $2,400 (6-foot rings cast-in-place). The succeeding year costs would be $1,490. It was the recommendation of the Directol~!6f Parl~ and Recreation, Planning and Public Works, that the proposed geraniums not be installed unless installation and maintenance costs (through contract) be borne by the benefiting persons or groups. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded staff's recommendation by Councilman Hyde that the staff's recommenda- tion be accepted. Discussion Council discussion followed as to the Downtown Improvement District's budget, and the possi- bility of the planting being done on a matching fund basis. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the Downtown Associa- tion be advised that although the Council will not honor their request, as stated, cOnsidera- tion will be given to a proposal for a matching funds program for plants and maintenance, as requested. Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk questioned the cost of the landscaping Chamber of Commerce on J Street, indicating that this area was comparable and should be funded by the City as well. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, explained that Gas Tax funds were used to put in the J Street landscaping; however, funds could not be used on this project, since the area is already landscaped. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Absent: None REPORT ON REVISION TO Director of planning Peterson discussed the CONSTRUCTION TAX present ordinance (No. 1366) which defines ORDINANCE a dwelling unit. The residential construction tax schedule requires a tax of $120.00 for each multiple family dwelling unit. The request for a reduction in this cost was made by Mr. Cecil Starling for the Chula Vista - 12 - Inn at 173 Fourth. Avenue, The I~n would house 112 unita for Nhich a residential construction tax of $13,40Q would he required. Mr. Peter~on recommended no change in the ordinance, but indicated that if Council determined that a dwelling unit which did not contain a kitchen should be treated differently than other types of dwelling units, then he would suggest a construction tax of $60.00 for such unit. Motion to accept report It wa~ moved 5y Councilman Hyde and seconded by' Councilman Scott that the City Manager's recommendation 5e accepted: that the $120 fee, as originally called for in the ordinance, Be applied pending availability of substantive grounds for a reduced fee. Cecil Starling Mr. Starling explained that the rooms do not 7878 Highwood have kitchen facilities, that they are, in La Mesa fact, like "hotel rooms." He felt the tax was unjust. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None IRAPUATO TRIP Councilman Scott spoke of his recent trip to Irapuato, commenting that the Mayor of Irapuato will be visiting the City of Chula Vista in July. HAZARDOUS ALLEY CONDITION Councilman Hobel stated he received some con,plaints concerning the condition of the alley ~ehim~the Safeway Store adjacent to the Jay-L-Jay apartments at Palommr. Director of Public Works Cole remarked that this was a private alley, and not the responsi- bility of the City. BUDGET SESSION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimous carried that the next budget session be held on Friday, June 8, 1973 beginning at 7:00 p.m. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Claim for damages - Mr. Thomas A. Turney, Attorney, 3224 Governor Chula Vista Firefighters Di?ve, San Diego, retained by the (hula Vista Firefighters, Local 2180 I.A.D.D., has filed a suit in the amount of $2,600,000 ($50,000 for each of the fifty-two members of the Firefighters Association) for unauthorized release of the employees' medical information. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Vie~ca has filed a verified claim for Jose T. Viesca, Jr. damages in the amount of $145.70, claiming 4SS Colorado Avenue that on May 4, 1973 at the hour of 9:32 p.m., while he was attempting to park his car, the right front wheel got stuck on a manhole cover that was placed inside the hole. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the clair he denied in order that it Be turned over to the City,us insurance carrier for investi- gation. Request for consideration Mr. K. Nick Slijk, Executive Vice President, of lighting freeway stated that the Board of Directors has eh- overpasses - Chamber dorsed the recommendation made by the City of Commerce Beautification Committee to light the freeway overpasses in the City on Interstate S and Interstate 805 with amber lights. The cost of the project would be $1,000 for each bridge with the annual lighting cost for electricity estimated at $600 for the total project. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this matter be referred to staff. Director of Public Works Cole discussed the cost of such a project which he said would be over $1600'~or each bridge not including all the material and labbr. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew the motion; Councilman Hyde withdrew his second. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the request be filed. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent None Request for joint powers Mr. D. Richard Kau, President, Chamber of agreement regarding a Commerce, requested, on behalf of the Board South Bay Regional Library - of Directors, that the City investigate the Chamber of Commerce feasibility of having a joint powers agree- ment with the City of San Diego and San Diego County for the construction of a South Bay Regional Library. Mr. Kau noted the 60,000 peop}e living in San Ysidro and the 30,000 people in Castle Park having no library facilities, and declared that this one main regional library could serve ali three entities. The Council noted the numerous discussions and studies made in this regard. Request filed It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be filed. Appeal of Albert C. Boyer City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a call of Fire Marshal's notice from Mr. Boyer's office asking that this be of hazardous condition taken off the agenda. on property at 53 Minot Avenue Request to hold Nr. Jarae6 d.. ~agpt~ Chairman of the Beautifi- Beautification Awards cation Committee., requested that the annual Program during the Awards ~rogram be held during the Fiesta de Fiesta de la Luna la Luna. Referred back to Committee rt was moved bf Councilman Scott, seconded by' Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that this be referred back to the Beautification Committee for a date certain. Request to use graphic Mr. Richard C. Tureman, Jr., President, design of City Seal on requested that the Chula Vista Host Lions proposed Lions Club Pin - Club be given permission to use the basic Chula Vista Lions Club design of the City Seal for their new proposed Lions Pin. A sketch of the proposed pin was submitted to the Council. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that permission be granted. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Jeanne Campbell Mrs. Campbell stated she has some interest in Realtor the property at Fourth and E Streets (home for the elderly) and asked that the Council reconsider the motion made on the construction tax. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the motion made pre- viously to accept the City Manager's recom- mendation ($120 fee be applied pending avail- ability of substantive grounds for a reduced construction tax fee) be reconsidered. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None Item to be placed on June 12 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded agenda by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be placed on the June 12 agenda. Jerry Prior Mr. Prior, on behalf of the merchants on Barbeque Pit H Street (between I-5 and Broadway) thanked 689 H Street the Council for its help in asking the State of California to expedite construction of the H Street bridge and the ramps. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:48 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 1973, at 3:30 p.m. City Clerk - iS -