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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/03/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 20, 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: Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Associate Planner Lee The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of March 13, 1973, be approved copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF City Attorney Lindberg explained that the CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL ELECTION proposed ordinance requires a full disclosure C~%MPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND of all contributions allowing only $50 to be EXPENDITURE CONTROL ORDINANCE received as anonymous contributions, prohibits any assumed name contributions, establishes a limit of $250 for any single contribution and a maximum of $1250 imposed upon any candidate in his own behalf. The new ordinance also increases the limit for expenditures for non-incumbents from $0.10 per registered voter established at the time of the preceding presidential election, to $0.12 per registered voter. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Ada Thompson, Member Mrs. Thompson stated she was a member of the Campaign Expense Committee Mayor's committee that drafted the ordinance. She spoke in favor of the ordinance comment- ing that it was a worthwhile ordinance which sets certain standards. K. Nick Slijk Mr. Slijk spoke against the ordinance. He Lynwood Hills noted a two-page newspaper spread given to Assemblyman Wadie Deddeh a short time ago, pointing to this as an example of the diffi- culty of evaluating news coverage. Mr. Slijk declared the ordinance gives the power to the news media; the incumbents have the advantage; opportunities are not equalized; there is a question of constitutionality, and a direct infringement on free speech. Mr. Slijk urged the Council to "hold it up," as he felt the ordinance was too severe. Bill Rayburn Mr. Rayburn referred to a newspaper coverage 370 K Street of the forthcoming election, indicating that that type of publicity was worth over $1000 to the incumbents involved. He felt the ordinance was an infringment on his personal rights - the standards set for control of miscellaneous donations was acceptable, but the ordinance should not try to control personal funds. Ken Wood, Member Mr. Wood remarked that he served on this Campaign Expense Committee Mayor's committee and filed a minority report in which he set forth his objections. He is 100 percent in favor of the disclosure of contributions but objected to the limitations of the expenditures. Mr. Wood questioned the terms "contribution" and "expenditure." He also questioned Section 1.620 stating that he felt it was an absolute restriction against a corporation, partnership or other business entity from contributing to affect an election. John B. Kingston Mr. Kingston declared his first reaction to 739 Neptune Court the proposed ordinance was that it may be unconstitutional. He compared this ordinance with that of San Diego. Mr. Kingston noted a provision in the Charter Review recommenda- tions regarding limitation of the terms of office. The Council made an exception in this case so as not to cause a detriment to the person that might have been affected by the limitation. Mr. Kingston declared that there was a comparison here, inasmuch as it creates a benefit. He urged the the Council to post- pone adoption of the ordinance. City Attorney's comments Mr. Lindberg explained that copies of the proposed ordinance were sent to: Common Cause, Mr. Edward Butler of San Diego, and the committee in San Diego. Since they were mailed out on Friday, there is a pos- sibility that they did not receive the mail, and perhaps the Council may wish to continue the hearing for one week. Public hearing closed There being no further comments~ either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Discussion ensued as to unauthorized expendi- tures and other aspects of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Egdahl felt: (1) it is going to be difficult for a candidate to get a campaign treasurer - he will have to work full time to keep all the required records; (2) it would discourage small con- tributions from many citizens who may know several of the candidates but may wish to make a $10 contribution to one of them; they would not want to make this contribution now since they would have to disclose their names; (3) this type of ordinance w~ll lead to avoid- anco of discussion of issues in a campaign - the candidates will just be watching for violations of the ordinance. Councilman Egdahl added that he favored disclosure of contributions over $2S, and the maximum ex- penditures of 10¢ and 12¢ per registered voter. Councilman Hobel felt the ordinance was too complex, and questioned the legality of having to turn over all monies in excess of $S0 (anonymous contributions) to the General Fund money and used in the next election. - 2 - Mayor Hamilton felt that monetary limits should be set; full disclosure should be made over a certain minimum amount; instead of creating another committee, the Board of Ethics could handle this. As far as public inspection and copymaking is concerned, Mayor Hamilton felt that the Sunday prior to the election, the newspapers should publish full disclosure of all candidates. Motion to set for Council It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded Conference by Councilman Hyde that a Council Conference be set on this matter for March 29, 1973 at 3:30 p.m. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the ordinance be adopted as written with one modification: that an expiration date of June 30, 1974, be placed on it which would carry it through one election. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1452 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this AMENDING ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER ordinance be placed on its first reading as 1 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE amended. The reading of the text was unanimously BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS waived. 1.605 THROUGH 1.635, ALL RELAT- ING TO THE CONTROL OF CHULA The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: VISTA MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hamilton CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES - Noes: Co~mcilman Hobel FIRST READING Absent: None Recess A recess was called at 8:25 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:44 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION Associate Planner Lee submitted a plat noting OF CFL~NGE OF ZONE FOR 73.4 ACRES the location of the propert~ and explained LOCATED SOUTH OF ALLEN SCHOOL that it was annexed to Chula Vista in 1964 and LANE, WEST OF OTAY LAKES ROAD, prezoned for 1/2 acre lots. The precise plan FROM R-E-D TO R-E-P requested would provide smaller lots, but would retain nearly 22 acres, or one-third or the total site, in natural open space. The PlanningCommission approved the applicant's Environmental Impact Report and tentative sub- division map on February 21, 1973. Tentative map discussed Mr. Lee discussed the tentative map reviewing the conditions imposed by the Planning Com- mission on the 73 acre site. In September 1972, the developer was given approval for a 101 lot subdivision; however, due to the soil conditions at the easterly portion of the property, extensive grading would have been required to implement the plan. The revised map proposed 114 single family lots with a 5 acre parcel reserved adjacent to Allen School for a public park site and approximately 30 acres will be reserved for common open space. Mr. Lee noted the letters received from the Sweetwater Union High School District and the Chula Vista City School District stating they - 3 - did not have an agreement with the developer and therefore, could not assure that adequate school facilities would be available for students coming from this development. Mr. Lee referred to the note on the subdivision map, which stated that the map was in com- pliance with the two resolutions approved by the Council which requires him to pay the fees for the school facilities prior to receiving building permits. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. James Ashbaugh, Planner Mr; Ashbaugh stated they are the planners and George Nol~e& Associates engineers for the applicants. He discussed 7895 Claremont Mesa Boulevard the original map and the number of units San Diego originally proposed (146), explaining that they will now construct 114 dwelling units. The 22 acre site left for open space will be maintained by a special maintenance district. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1453 - It was moved by Councilman Scott that this AMENDING ZONING blAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its first reading and ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 that reading of the text be waived by OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, unanimous consent. REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF ALLEN SCHOOL The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit LANE, WEST OF OTAY LAKES ROAD AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, FROM R-E-D TO R-E-P - FIRST Hyde, Egdahl READING Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6779 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP OF the text was waived by unanimous consent, RANCHO ROBINHOOD SUBDIVISION passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1454 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that the AMENDING CHAPTER 31, SECTION ordinance amends Section 31.32, which pre- 31.32, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY scribes eligibility requirements for the FOR ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB DRIVER issuance of permits. In addition, there PERMITS - FIRST READING is a provision for a waiver of the ineligi- bility provision for ex-felons. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordi- nance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1455 - In a report to the Council, Director of Public AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 29 Works Cole reviewed the modifications and OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE BY changes to the ordinance. AMENDING EXISTING SECTIONS 29.201 THROUGH 29.228, ALL RELATING TO LAND GRADING, EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS - FIRST READING He indicated that the proposed changes would: (1) simplify administration of the ordinance; (2) clarify the application of the ordinance; (3) provide manufactured slopes which are more esthetically pleasing; (4) provide for stricter and more practical landscaping of slopes. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its first reading 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 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1456 - This emergency ordinance places ambulance AMENDING SECTIONS 33.511 services as an Unclassified Use. AND 33.535 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 33 OF THE CITY CODE - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this and adoption ordinance be placed on its first reading and be adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6780 - The following bids were received on March 9, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 1973: CONTRACT FOR IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Contractors Supply $12,893.86 FOR DEVELOPING HILLTOP PARK Pacific Products, Inc. 13,832.02 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Contractors Supply, the low bidder, in the amount of $13,538.55 (amount of bid plus sales tax of $644.69). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent; None RESOLUTION NO. 6781 - Park Hill United Methodist Church has paid the APPROVING AN UNCONTROLLED required fees and has made application for a EMBANKMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN permit to place an uncontrolled embankment THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND upon vacant propert7 lying north of East PARK HILL UNITED METHODIST Naples Street. The embankment amounts to CHURCH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED approximately 500 cubic yards of dirt. AT 545 EAST NAPLES STREET 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. 6782 - The Superintendent of Streets has prepared GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION the spread of assessment for Phase XIV: the OF FILING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR alley between H Street and Otis Street and 1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE XIV, between Smith Avenue and Fifth Avenue and also AND SETTING APRIL 10, 1973, AT the public street improvements on Second 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL Avenue, south of Palomar Street. He recom- CHAMBERS AS THE TIME AND PLACE mended securing the repayment of funds FOR HEARING PROTESTS THEREON advanced by the City through the imposition of liens subject to the following conditions: 1. The City will undertake the collection of assessed amounts. 2. Simple interest at the rate of seven per cent (7%) per annum shall be added to any unpaid balance. 5. Payments may be made in a maximum of 10 annual installments. 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 REPORT BY SUPERINTENDENT OF The Superintendent of Streets reported that STREETS ON COST OF CONSTRUCTION the total cost of the construction of the AND WORK DONE AT PUBLIC ALLEY, alley adjacent to Central Federal Savings 1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE XV and Loan from Fourth Avenue to Glover Avenue, between E Street and Davidson Street was $2,199.20. The following recommendations were made: 1. The City bear the incidental expenses. 2. The City undertake collection of amounts assessed. 3. Simple interest at the rate of seven per cent (7%) be added to any unpaid balance. Upon completion, the assessment will be filed with the City Clerk and a date for public hearing will be submitted for Council approval. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 6783 - Phase XV is for the construction of public alley GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION improvements between E Street and Davidson OF FILING OF ASSESSMENTS Street and between Fourth Avenue and Glover FOR 1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE ×V, Avenue. AND SETTING APRIL 10, 1973, AT 7:00 P.M. AS THE TIME AND The Superintendent of Streets has prepared PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS the spread of assessment and recommended THEREON repayment of funds through the imposition of liens subject to: 1. Tho City undertaking the collection of assessed amounts. 2. Simple interest at the rate of seven per cent (?%) per annum to be added to any unpaid balance. 3. Payments to be made in a maximum of 10 annual installments. - 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. 6784 - Mr. and Mrs. Paxton, Jr. have executed a ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO CERTAIN grant deed granting the City a 13.8 foot wide REAL PROPERTY FROM MR. AND MRS. strip of land lying adjacent to the east side RALPH P. PAXTON, JR. FOR of a 24-foot wide alley, which was originally FUTURE STREET PURPOSES dedicated and accepted on January 18, 1911. The alley is located between Second and Minot Avenue, south of D Street and north of EStreet. The strip of land is being granted in accordance with Ordinance 1205, which requires the dedication of needed right of way as a condition of issuing a building permit for improvements in excess of $5,000. 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. 6785 - In a report to the Council, Director of Public AM~ENDING RESOLUTION 4675 Works Cole stated a review of Resolution 4675 ESTABLISHING A SIDEWALK and 6192 revealed overlapping provisions of MAINTENANCE POLICY IN established policies in regard to maintenance ACCORDPdqCE WITH THE PRO- of sidewalks and preservation of street trees. VISIONS OF SECTION 6510 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS To eliminate any possible misunderstanding CODE OF THE STATE OF and the overlapping provisions, this resolu- CALIFORNIA AND SECTION 27.2 tion has been prepared which primarily accom- OF THE CITY CODE plishes: 1. Clarifies that it is the City's responsi- bility to trim City street trees so as not to obstruct the streets and sidewalks. 2. Establishes that it is the property owner's responsibility to notify the City when the City street trees adjacent to his property are in need of trimming. 3. Establishes that the City will bear the cost of repair or replacement of sidewalk where it can be sho~n that a hazardous condi- tion is the result of City street trees. 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. 6786 - City Manager Thomson submitted a detailed URGING THE COUNTY BOARD OF report to the Council in which he discussed SUPERVISORS TO PLACE A ONE- the present joint fire protection agreement YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE CON- with the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection SOLIDATION OF ANY FIRE District, which wa5 entered into in 1963. DISTRICTS WITH ANY OTHER DISTRICTS Mr. Thomson reported that the City of Chula Vista, along with several other agencies providing fire protection in the South Bay area including National City, Lower Sweetwater, Bonita-Sunnyside and Montgomery, are currently engaged in a study contemplating the possi- bilities of consolidation of ail of the fire fighting services within the geographic area. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that a one-year moratorium be placed on any action on consolidation of any Fire District with any other district until such time as the product of the study on consolidation has been reviewed and implemented by all affected parties. Gene Martin Mr. Martin spoke in favor of the resolution, 3751 Putter Place stating that the people in this area wish to Bonita go on record as wanting to remain in a fire district that would have an opportunity of being consolidated. They see consolidation as a means of lowering taxes. 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 - In a report to the Council, Director of Parks PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL and Recreation Hall requested the sum of APPRORIATION OF FUNDS FOR $38,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds, which PP~RK DEVELOPMENT AND would be used as follows: M~INTENANCE AND GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION WELL SYSTEM Park Development $13,000 Park Maintenance 10,000 Golf Course Irrigation 15,000 Well System City Manager Thomson recommended approval of the request noting that the first two items were applicable under the 10% non-CIP revenue sharing requests, and the third item was a CIP project under the 90% Council pro- vision of the funds. Resolution offered The resolution was offered by Councilman Hobel. Council discussion Councilman Egdahl felt that priorities should be set for the expenditure of the Revenue Sharing funds, rather than submitting them "piecemeal" to the Council. Councilman Scott agreed adding that these special purchases are out of the context of the budget and the revenue sharing funds. It is a method of getting things out of priority, and he strongly disagreed with this method. Councilman Scott remarked that the Council should have a full look at all of the items listed in the percentage approved by the Council, and then rate them as the Council feels they are important, and not as the staff evaluates them. Assistant City Manager Bourcier Mr. Bourcier, in answer to Council's query, remarked that it was the staff's understanding that $61,000 of the revenue sharing funds was allocated and the City Manager was to bring back recommendations on how this money was to be spent. This is one of those recommendations. Substitute motion offered It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the resolution be continued for one week and the City Manager is requested to bring back, at the next meet- ing, the list of additional expenditures which would be accommodated under the $61,000 figure. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6787 - Councilman Hobel questioned the legality of SUPPORTING THE SWEETWATER the Council endorsing this proposition. CON~qUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TAX OVERRIDE AND URGING City Attorney Lindberg stated that the THE ELECTORATE TO CAST A Council has the right to express its opinion YES VOTE THEREFOR on a matter of this nature, as long as it does not involve an expenditure of public funds. Bill Rayburn Mr. Rayburn referred to a copy of a law he 370 K Street sent to the Council last year regarding expenditure of public funds. He declared that if this resolution was passed, he would be back next week requesting another reso- lution, on behalf of the citizens and himself, against this override. If that is refused, then it would constitutea misuse of public funds. 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, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6788 - At the request of a businessman located on URGING THE STATE DIVISION H Street, west of Broadway, the City Council, OF HIGHWAYS TO EXPEDITE by this resolution, is requesting the State THE COMPLETION OF THE Division of Highways to expedite completion "H" STREET BRIDGE AND of the H Street bridge, and further, to com- plete and open to traffic any ramps north- bound on from H Street or south off from I-5 in order to restore some life to the westerly end of H Street. 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 Jerry Prior Mr. Prior stated he is o~er of the Barbecue 689 H Street Pit. He referred to the petition submitted to the City Clerk in which the merchants in this area expressed their gratitude to the Mayor and Council for the resolution enacted on their behalf and they further encouraged - 9 - the pursuit of this matter. Mr. Prior felt there was a definite lack of effort on the part of the contractor towards completion of the project, and the completion date will go well beyond the June 11 deadline. Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, reported that he discussed this with the Assistant District Engineer in charge of construction. The entire project will be completed by the last half of July, weather permitting. Mr. Cole discussed the problems involved in the construction and the time- table set for construction of the various offramps. Charles Madden Mr. Madden stated he is manager of the 7-11 698 H Street Store. He remarked that the street is now a "dead-end" and because of the unlighted area, there will be police problems. RESOLUTION NO. 6789 - The Director of Finance stated that it was ESTABLISHING TRUST FUND AND necessary to establish the required trust BUDGETARY ACCOUNTS FOR THE fund and budget accounts necessary to meet CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON recommended accounting procedures as specified CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. 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 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 6790 - By this resolution, the City waives the APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN requirement for undergrounding utilities THE CITY AND BONITA VILLAGE based on the following condition: CORPORATION FOR WAIVER OF UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS-- The Subdivider agrees not to object tO the BONITA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER formation of an assessment district or a AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUTURE levy of an assessment to defray the portion ASSESSMENT DISTRICT of the cost of the program attributable to Bonita Village Corporation. 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 Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff bring back a report to the Council by June 1, 1973, as to the matter of initiating an undergrounding district in that REPORT ON CITY ASSISTANCE OF Assistant City Manager gourcier submitted a CNULA VISTA BOYS' CLUB report concerning the Boys' Club of Chula Vista. Presently, they lease 1.5 acres of land at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and I Street and at a cost of $1 per year. The term of the lease is 25 years, expiring on December 31, 1980. - 10 - It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the City could not sell the property and use the proceeds to assist the Boys' Club in relocating. Mr. Bourcier recommended that the lease not be extended after 1980. He added that the present building could be moved, and suggested relocating it, possibly, at Greg Rogers Park, since: (1) the "clients" of the Boys' Club are moving south and east from the present location, and (2) if it can be determined that the land at the park area will not be developed for many years as a park. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON TAX SALE LAND ~ssistantCityManagerJBourciere~plainedthat the County Tax Collector had advised his office that two pieces of property are subject to sale within the City. These are narrow strips located between private properties and are of no interest to the City. The staff recommends no action by the Council. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON JEFFERSON AND E Director of Public Works Cole submitted a STREET OVERPASS written report to the Council in which he discussed the construction of a pedestrian overpass at this location. The cost of the bridge was estimated at from $28,000 to $35,000 with right-of-way costs at an additional $3,000. Mr. Cole noted the census of the area and the results of a survey made on August 29, 1972, of people crossing Jefferson Street at E Street. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the City Manager that the in- stallation of the proposed pedestrian overpass not be approved. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight reviewed the history of his request 117 Jefferson Avenue for a signalized crossing in this area. He commented that 20 months ago, there was a death whereby a senior citizen riding an electric car attempted to make a turn into Jefferson. Mr. Knight referred to the Safety Commission's recommendation for the installation of an overpass at this inter- section. He added that he believed the staff could come up with a suitable solution to the problem. Mayor Hamilton assured Mr. Knight that the Council was concerned with the problem, and once all the intersections in the City are opened up, off I-W5, there may be a decrease in the traffic on E Street. At that time, the Council will reconsider this problem. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. - 11 - REPORT ON TRAFFIC Director of Public Works Cole reported that PROBLEM ON THIRD AVENUE- he talked to the Business Manager, Mrs. Work being done by Pacific June Kirkendahl, about this complaint. What Telephone Company is happening is that a good portion of the telephone lines coming out of the exchange go through this manhole. The engineers are manually splicing 10,000 pair cables. Since this will go on for six more weeks, the traffic lines will be blanked out and narrower lanes will be installed.to accommodate the traffic flow. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON TARGET DATE ON Director of Planning Peterson submitted a COMPLETION OF PARKS ELEMENT report to the Council in which he stated that OF MASTER PLAN the target date for completion of the parks element of the General Plan was January 1973. During the period between September 9 and December 26, 1972, the department lost six staff members, and a shift of duties was assigned to the existing staff~ thereby leaving no one to work on this particular project. Mr. Peterson declared that the new estimate for completion of the parks element will be either late 1973 or early 1974. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that the report be accepted. Councilman Hyde voiced his concern about this department not being able to keep abreast of the workload in this area. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City Manager be directed to bring baek to the Council a report on what is necessary to catch up on this workload and keep abreast of it. The report is due next we~k, if possible. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: None REPORT ON USE OF LIQUEFIED Director of Public Works Cole submitted a PETROLEUM BY POLICE PATROL detailed report to the Council concerning VEHICLES the use of LPG by Police patrol vehicles. Mr. Cole noted the cost-saving factor involved in the conversion, stating that it would be an approximate net saving of $33,600 over a projeeted 5 year period. He added that LPG equipped vehicles have the advantages of superior performance, less maintenanee, longer engine life, less down time, fewer unscheduled maintenance periods and decreased pollution. John Alden Mr. Alden showed pictures of the LPG unit. Maintenance Supervisor In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiries, he stated there is an automatic shut-off valve on the unit. - 12 - He added that there is a 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cents savings on a gallon of gas with the LPG units. Police report Councilman Hobel expressed his concern that there was no report from the Police Department. Mr. Cole remarked that he met with the Chief and his staff and they stated they support the LPG. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. CPO MEETING Councilman Hobel reported that the tentative budget was discussed at the last meeting (March 19). The amount is $1.7 million for next year, which is up $100,000 from the prior year. Councilman Hobel indicated that if the County did not join CPO, then Chula Vista's share would be $3,000 more than last year. Also discussed was a revised voting formula proposed by San Diego, based on the County not joining CPO. Under the new formula, Chula Vista would have 10 votes. Councilman Hobel stated that he attended a meeting called by Supervisor Walsh concerning the restructuring of local government. Public hearings will be held in April on this. EDGEMERE BRIDGE Councilman Hyde referred to the memo from the City Clerk in which she stated that the decision on the 2-lane or 4-lane bridge was not resolved and was left to be considered at the time the Council reviews the General Plan, particularly the traffic element. Councilman Hyde remarked that the Council took action to make Second Avenue a two-lane road, and it would not make sense to put in a four- lane bridge. Director of Public Works Cole noted the streets that will be connected to the bridge on the north. He added that the bridge is outside the City limits. Cmmc~lman Hyde sa~d he would make a motlon to set this matter for a public hearing. Councilman Scott stated that there were two viable solutions to this problem: 1. Have the County make it a two-lane bridge; or 2. Have a four-lane bridge with two operable lanes. Motion to write letter to County It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and aecondedby Councilman Scott that the staff write a letter to the County of the Council's action to make Second Avenue a two-lane street. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hyde Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None - 13- Request to change motion Councilman Hyde asked that the motion be changed to ask the County to change its plans from a four-lane bridge to a two-lane bridge on Edgemere. Councilman Egdahl indicated he would prefer that this be offered as an amendment to the motion. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel, as an amendment to the motion, that a letter be written to the County indicating that the City Council of Chula Vista would prefer that Edgemere bridge be a two-lane bridge rather than a four-lane bridge. Discussion of motion Mr. Cole stated that the four-lane bridge would not cost the City anything - the County bears this expense. If the Council determines not to widen Second Avenue, and you have a four-lane bridge, then the determination of how much traffic will be generated is not the bridge, but Second Avenue. Mr. Cole reported that there were only three north-south local streets, and requested that the Council not make this restriction. Mr. Cole added that he is not prepared, at this time, to give a full presentation on the effects of the motion. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Mr. Cole asked permission to come back to the Council next week with a "time-frame" as to the date he would be able to make a full presentation on this issue. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Hamilton reported that the League dinner DINNER MEETING meeting at which Chula Vista was the host city had a very good attendance and an excellent presentation was made by Rohr Industries con- cerning the BART system. WRITTEN CO~qUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - City Clerk Fulasz stated that Mr. Martin did Mark Randy Martin, not ascertain the amount of the claim; 581 Moss Street, Apt. B therefore, it will be scratched from this agenda and brought back to the Council at the next meeting. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Hammond has filed a verified claim for Robert H. Hammond, damages in the amount of $65.S3. He claimed 4201 Bonita Road, Apt. 107-B that on February 18 and on March 9, 1973, a Bonita golfer hit a ball through the front bedroom window of Apartment No. 59 at the Vista Bonita Apartments, and on March 11, 1973, another window was broken in Apartment No. 3S by a golf ball. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and that it be tu~]ed over to the insurance carrier for investigation. - 14 - Verified Claim for damages - Mr. Bernard L. Jenkins, 1027 Agate, San Diego, Bernard L. Jenkins, and Karl H. Nicholason, 7327 Monte Vista, 1027 Agate, San Diego La Jolla, have filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $7,000. They state that on January 30, 1973, at approximately 6:30 p.m. as they were driving in a westerly direction on G Street near the intersection of Colorado Avenue, their automobile went into an unlighted open excavation which existed on G Street as a result of apparent maintenance being performed by the Street and Sewer Division of the City of Chula Vista. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. Request for waiver of A request was received for a waiver of under- undergrounding of utilities - grounding of utilities in the Rancho Rios Rancho Rios Subdivision Subdivision. The City Clerk announced that she would notify Mr. Worley, attorney for the developers, of the City Code requirement which stipulates that a public hearing be held and a fee of $50 be paid. Request to close an entrance to the Mr. Alvin Emig, President, Rancho de La Bonita Cove subdivision at the east Nacion Association, 46 Sandalwood Drive, sub- end of Sandalwood Drive mitted a request to the Council, on behalf of the residents of the Bonita Cove subdivi- sion, to close the entrance mt the east end of Sandalwood Drive. He stated this would protect the residents from increased commer- cil developments, and make a more attractive development of the vacant lot at this east end of Sandalwood to a single family residence. Mr. Emig furthur stated that the residents would assume the cost of such an undertaking. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that this matter be filed until such time as the street that is going to be built in conjunction with 1-80S, which will be going in a southeasterly direction (Bonita Glen Drive) is completed, which should be sometime next year. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Request for use of old Post Ms. Maurine Daga, Auxiliary President, Chula Office building for rummage Vista Colt League, requested permission to sale - Chula Vista Colt League conduct a rummage sale in the old Post Office building on Saturday, June 2 or 9, 1973, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this request be referred to staff for approval if Motion dies all the conditions can be met. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Hyde indicated that a letter should have been addressed to the owner of the property and the Post Office officials. Motion to write letter It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that a letter be sent to Mrs. Dagan informing her of the proper channels to which this request should be made. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Request from Chula Vista Chapter Mr. Richard Orey, De Molay Adviser, requested of De Molay for permission to Council approval of a project to paint house paint house numbers on curbs numbers on curbs beginning March 24 through December 31, 1973, for a period not to exceed five days. He stated they are a non-profit organization and will not charge for the ser- vice, but would accept donations. All City requirement would be complied with. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff and approval be given to the request. Request for implementation of Junior Tennis program Mr. Vincent Whelan submitted a request for the City to hire a Junior Tennis Advisor and Instructor. Mr. Whelan noted the increased interest in this sport in the City and listed a number of duties and programs that the Advisor would be responsible for. He added that the only expense to the City would be the salary of the Advisor, and all additional monies for miscellaneous programs would be borne by the Association and Booster Club. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Rayburn Mr. Rayburn questioned the signatures on amy S70 K Street ~ ordinance adopted by the City Council. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the Mayor signs all ordinances, and the City Clerk certifies it as to the vote and date of approval. Mr. Rayburn asked the Council to rescind the resolution on agenda item No. 15 (tax over- ride for Sweetwater Community College Oistrict). (No action was taken by the Council.) Mr. Rayburn stated that he would formulate a l~ttcr and turn this over to the Grand Jury, along with the resolution, as to their deter- mination as to what was legal and what was not. Ben Bunnell Mr. Bunnell discussed the Council's action 24 Prospect Court taken at a previous meeting regarding the zoning change on Quintard, east of First Avenue and west of Hilltop Drive. - 16- He asked that no building permits be issued until the people in that area have exhausted all possibilities on hand to convince the Council that the area should be rezoned R-1. The Council discussed its action taken last week requesting the County to consider placing a moratorium on building apartments in this area. Motion to bring back ordinance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an ordinance be brought back for a moratorium for those areas that are contiguous with the County for apartment building, in the hope that the County will come forth with the same moratorium until such time as a plan can be worked out for a density for the entire Kathryn Moore, Mrs. Moore reported that the South Bay Citizens 1134 Tobias Drive Planning Committee will be meeting Thursday, March 22, at which time they will take action to bring this matter before the County. Mrs. Moore referred to the apartment complexes being built east of White Front off Broadway. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk - 17-