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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/03/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY CO~4CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 6, 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, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, City Librarian Levine The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment cf silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of February 27, 1973, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. REPORTS ON OPERATION A written report was submitted to the Council OF "OUR HOUSE" from the: a. Police Department in which they stated there have been no police problems with the operation and recommended the City continue its support; b. Planning Department - grounds are being maintained and hours of opera- tion are being observed. Gary Wappes, Director, Our I~U~j~ submitted a report on the programs, services and ac- tivities, statistical information, enumera- tion of staff and volunteer workers, and financial information (only PEP position receiving a salary at this time - there is a $8,024 deficit). Margaret Helton, Chairman, tMman Relations Commission, recommended that an Ad Hoc Coramittee be formed to study the effective- ness of the program as it relates to atti- tudinal changes in the population it now serves. Major Alden, Treasurer, Our House, stated the current financial balance is zero. They have only enough money left to cover the operating ~xpenses for the balance of this fiscal year. It is their understanding that the County will consider this next week. Motion to bring back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded this matter by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be brought back to the Council next week, or after the County has had a chance to consider it for possible funding on a month-to-month basis. Motion for Council Con£erence It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set on this matter to discuss the request of the Human Relations Commission for an Ad Hoc Committee to study the effectiveness of the Our'House program. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Public Works Cole reported that CONSIDERATION OF "J" STREET an informal community meeting was held on WIDENING PROJECT, EAST February 15, 1973, for the benefit of the PARK LANE TO CHURCH AVENUE, property owners involved. Thirty-eight out GAS TAX PROJECT NO. 141 of seventy-eight property owners attended the meeting. The Environmental Assessment was posted on January 18, 1973, and a negative declara- tion became final on January 29, 1973, as no appeal was filed. Slide presentation Mr. Kenneth Goldkamp, Senior Civil Engineer, presented slides of the proposed street ~58en}ng~ noting the accident rate, traffic count, tree removals, and the cost of the project ($201,000). Mr. Goldkamp noted that there were two property owners protest- ing, which represents three per cent of the properties involved; thirteen were in favor, representing eighteen per cent. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition were: Jack Byers, 695 Fifth Avenue; Dave Julian, 507 J Street; I.A. Glibery, 516 J Street; Robert Mantino, 468 J Street; Marguerite Falkenborg, 727 Third Avenue; Ernest O. Olson, 696 Ash Avenue; Frances Guest, 696 Ash Avenue; Fat garajas, 375 G Street; Mary Taylor~ 701 Fifth Avenue; Edward J. Johnson, 379 J Street; Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue; Johnny Davis, 264 J Street; Fred Webber, 64 }~hitney Circle. Their opposition was based on: (1) They will have to back out of their driveways into heavy traffic; (2) trees are being removed not shown by the slide presentation; (3) 10' lanes are too narrow -- this street leads into the marina and many people will be hauling boats; (4) parking problems will bo created; (5) over seventy homes in this area and only twelve parking spaces are being offered; (6) if the street is to be widened at all~ prefer that the entire length be widened to full width; (7) J Street is residential, and the only need for increasing its traffic capacity i~ to serve a likely development to the gast; (8) the proposed traffic will decrease with the construction of 1-805; (9) reside:~ts along this street will have to sacrifice aesghetics, trees, etc., for the sake of the motoring public; (10) Ms. Falkenborg questioned the undergro~md plans for Third Avenue; (11) 450 feet on Third Avenue is being planned for widening, and the trees on the east side of the street will have to be removed (~r. Cole indicated they may be transplanted, and added that the ultimate plans are to widen Third Avenue to its full 68' width); (12) the widening of Third Avenue will stop at the driveway at 727 Third Avenue which will hinder the access into this driveway; (13) opposite the intersection of Ash and J, the street is cut at an angle, and it should be designed the same at the opposite side - "cut" should start at East Park Lane instead of Ash Avenue; (14) it will ruin the property at 696 Ash Avenue for~ a residence, as it will reduce it to ten feet from the home; (15) questioned whether funds were available for the ~idening of the entire street; (16) Council should con- sider widening the entire area and provide parking for the residents, or "leave the street alone;" (17) consider the ecology aspect; (18) reason that the traffic is heavy on J Street at this time is because of H Street being closed; (19) problem can be traced back to 1886 when the streets in Chula Vista were laid out in a grid-iron system - new and modern towns are being designed with a peripheral rou~e taking heavy t~affic around the residential areas and not through the inhabited areas; (20) think of the freeway system as being the peripheral road and have the people use the freeway to get around town; (21) President Nixon has started a movement to take funds out of the Gas Tax funds for uses other than more roads and freeways. Petitions noted City Clerk Fulasz noted, for the record, three letters in opposition: Frances Guest, 696 Ash Avenue; Ernest Olson, 696 Ash Avenue; I. A. Glibbery, 516 J Street; and a petition with thirty-three signatures representing nineteen properties which stated, in part: "we strongly urge the acceptance of the existing plans for partially widening J Street from Park Lane to Church Avenue, with the possible deletion of the parking hays as being a token gesture costing more than doubtful benefits justify." Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Recess A recess was called at 8:42 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:03 p.m. Council discussion Council discussion ensued as to the merits of a ten-foot lane. Councilman Hobel felt this was marginal and hazardous and indicated the City should either widen it to its full width (64 feet) or leave it as it is. Councilman Scott suggested putting this project off for a year -- there are some uncertainties as to what J Street will do, because of the closing of H and L Streets, and the proposed construction of 805. Within a year's time, definite answers will be available, rather than projections. Mr. Cole noted the problem would be to accom- modate the drainage structures. There would be no problem in not installing the traffic signals. - 3 - Third Avenue widening In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, Mr. Cole indicated this segment of the project should be completed. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC by Councilman Hyde that action on this pro- WORKS TO PROCEED WITH ject be deferred for one year and that the THE "J" STREET WIDENING staff bring hack those projects that they PROJECT, EAST PARK LANE feel should be accomplished, such as the TO CHURCH AVENUE, GAS minimum on the drainage and the Third TAX PROJECT NO. 141 Avenue project. This report is due back to the City Council for action, as soon as possible. Discussion Discussion followed as to the time element. It was generally concurred that the defer- ment on the project be approved for a six- month period, rather than one year. Motion modified Councilman Scott agreed to modify his motion to state "six months" instead of "one year." Councilman Hyde agreed to the second. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None Notification of meeting City Attorney Lindberg explained that if the Council were to go ahead with the Third Avenue segment, and wished to make any changes, then that public hearing would have to be readvertised. At the request of the Youth Commission this item was moved up on the agenda. REQUEST FROM YOUTtt COb~4ISSION On February 17, 1973, the first annual FOR ASSISTANCE IN County-wide Youth Conference was held at RECO~qENDING SPONSORSHIP Southwestern College. The Commission re- OF NEXT ANNUAL YOUTH quested that the Council contact the City CONFERENCE Councils in the San Diego County area to recommend that one of these cities sponsor next year's Conference. A financial report was submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department relative to the Youth Conference. Chris Klinkenberg, Chairman Mr. Klinkenberg introduced Miss Susan Saffer. Youth Commission Susan Saffer Miss Saffer thanked the Council, on behalf 3402 Willow Street of the Youth Commission, for its help in Bonita sponsoring the Youth Conference. Letter to be sent to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded cities in the County by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to the City Councils in the County recommending that one of these cities sponsor next year'5 conference. Letter to be sent It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded to Youth Commission by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter of congratulations be sent to the Youth Commission and the Youth of Chula Vista, for the tremendous effort and work in putting on this first Youth Conference. PUBLIC HEARING - The Bonita Village Corporation is requesting CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER that the requirement of undergrounding OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES - utilities, as a condition of subdividing its BONITA VILLAGE property by use of a parcel map, be waived. The applicant states that the existing over- head facilities serve not only his property, but also adjacent areas including an area within the County to the south of Bonita Village. The Director of Public Works recommended approval on the condition that the applicant does not oppose the formation of an assess- ment district to underground overhead utili- ties including those within its property. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Frank Phillips, Civil Engineor Mr. Phillips stated he was representing 240 Woodlawn Bonita Village. He presented a plat noting the properties that have services under- ground, and those parcels in the area pre- sently in escrow. Bonita Village is interested in undergrounding utilities if it is shared by all the properties. Mr. Phillips noted the distribution lines that cross the street and service the areas on the north side of Bonita Road, commenting that they are being asked to put in approximately 2,000 feet of utilities at a cost of up to $50,000 and the-benefit derived by Bonita Village would be only one-half. Mr. Cole commented that the improvement district would include an area out to Otay Lakes Road. It would include not only the undergrounding of utilities but an improve- ment for street lights and center islands for landscaping. John Landt Mr. Landt stated he is employed by John 4463 Idaho Street Burnham Company as property manager for the La Bonita Apartments. At this time they do not have any objection to the variance. Mr. Landt noted the existing poles and ser- vice to the apartment complex, commenting that he could foresee no problems in under- grounding the utilities. Public hearing closed ~]ere being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Discussion followed as to the merits of granting this request. Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the request not be approved. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman tiyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Staff to investigate It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by improvement district Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff investigate the possibility -5- of an improvement district to include the boundaries as outlined by the Director of Public Works - to Otay Lakes Road. This report is to be brought back to the Council as soon as possible. Public hearing to be continued City Attorney Lindberg asked that a continu- ation of the bearing be included in the motion -- to a date certain so there will be no need to readvertise. Mr. Cole asked for Discussion of motion Mr. Phillips noted the parcels presently in escrow and asked £or acceptance of a guaran- tee that they will either do the work or will go along with the improvement district. City Attorney Lindberg stated he can work out a guarantee on this. He added that perhaps something can be worked out with the property owners on the north side of the street to participate in the undergrounding project at this time. Mayor IIamilton indicated he would go along with the proposal on this one property, rather than setting the boundaries to Otay Lakes Road, at this time. City Attorney Lindberg stated he could have the guarantee back to the Council in one week. The other aspects could be worked out subsequent to that meeting. Mayor Hamilton agreed to change the motion to state that the matter, as discussed by the Attorney, be brought back to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Scott agreed to the second. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson reported that CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE an application was received from Mr. Peter OF ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY Aardema to rezone 4.13 acres of land from S.94 ACRES LOCATED AT THE R-S-fi-D to R-3-M. An additional 1.82 acres NORT~gEST CORNER OF SECOND of vacant R-1 property adjoining the site AVENUE AND PALOMAR STREET was included by the Planning Commission. The Planning Cormmission recommended approval to R-3-M (twenty-two units to the acre) which would bring it into conformance with the General Plan (thirteen to twenty-Mx units an acre) and will make ±t compatible with the surrounding uses and density. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Peter Aardema Mr. Aardema stated that the property was Owner of the property rezoned six years ago to the zoning he is requesting tonight. 5lnce that time, the City adopted a General Plan that lowered that density to 2,500 foot space per unit. This new plan has the original zoning which he requested six years ago. Public hearing closed There being no further ¢omments~ either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Councilman Egdahl commented that it was his understanding that the present zoning (R-3-G-D) conforms to the General Plan. Director of Planning Peterson declared that either zone would be in conformance with the General Plan. The surrounding zoning in the County allows about forty-three units Discussion Council discussion ensued as to the problem of developing in the County and coming into the City, and the need for a spheres of in- fluence plan. Motion to rezone It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded vacant property by Councilman Hyde that the City Attorney be directed to bring back an ordinance which rezones the two vacant properties to R-3-G-D. This matter is to be sent to the Planning Commission for report back to the Council at the ne×t meeting. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Scott Absent: None Clarification of motion City Attorney Lindberg explained that the property presently zoned R-3-G-D would re- main at that zone, and the ordinance would not cover that property. The Planning Con~ission will submit a report back to the Council on the entire action. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING No action was taken on this ordinance as MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED presented. BY SECTION 33.401 OF THE CHULA iVISTA CITY CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND PALOMAR STREET FROM R-1 AND R-3-G-D TO R-3-M - FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARING - City Attom~ey Lindberg explained that the CONSIDERATION OF REVISION City Council adopted an emergency resolution TO THE GENERAL PLAN on December S, 1972, effective for ninety SPECIFYING REQUIREMENTS days, amending the General Plan to specifically FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES require adequate public facilities to satisfy the needs created by newly-developed areas. One provisiou which was placed in the reso- lution was a ministerial act (granting of building and grading permits) where a show- ing is made that the development would have a significant impact upon the environment. Since that time, the environmental impact reports and assessments have changed, and this whole ministerial action has been elim- inated. Recommendation for extension City Attorney Lindberg reco~nended that the City Council act this evening to extend the emergency resolution, in its present form, for one year. The staff will then begin to work with the school districts in trying to come up with some better language for the General Plan. Public hearing Dpened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Joseph Odenthal, Mr. eden:hal thanked the Council and staff Business Manager for the help extended in this matter in the Chula Vista City School District past. He added that the school district stands ready to help in any way they can to improve the language of the resolution. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6762 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of EXTENDING RESOLUTION the text was waived by unanimous consent, NO. 6671 AMENDING THE passed and adopted by the following vote, GENERAL PLAN AS REVISED to-wit: BY RESOLUTION NO. 5878, AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, ADOPTED ON THE 15th DAY Hyde, Egdahi OF DECEMBER 1970, TO Noes: None SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS Absent: None FOR PROVISION OF ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES, PRI- M~tRILY SCHOOLS, TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF NEWLY DEVELOPED AREAS RESOLUTION NO. 6763 - Purchasing Agent Espinosa reported that the ACCEPTING BIDS AND following bids were received on February 23, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1973, for six compact sedans: SIX COMPACT SEDANS Fuller Ford Maverick 4 door $14,707.29 Marck Motors " $14,729.40 Colonial Ford " $15,023.30 Best American Hornet 4 door $15,340.63 Davies Motors AMC Hornet 4 door $15,729.21 EastlePlymouth Valiant - VL 41 $16,885.26 The six sedans will go to the Police Depart- ment for the Services and Investigative Divi- sions. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Fuller Ford. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6764 - Director of Public Works Cole reported that ACCEPTING PUBLIC the contract work for this project has IMPROVEMENTS - "J" been completed by the contractor, T. B. STREET WIDENING, Penick & Sons, and all of the public ]m- 1-5 FREEWAY TO EAST provements in the project have been com- PARK LANE, GAS TAX pleted in accordance with the requirements PROJECT NO. 130 of the City. 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 - 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 6765 - Director of Public Works Cole reported that APPROVING AND ACCEPTING the improvements have been completed by the PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN subdivider, Locdel Incorporated to his saris- THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION faction and in accordance with the require- KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ments of the City. LOCDEL ESTA~S SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 The subdivision consists of six lots located on Mariposa Circle. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6766 - In a report to the Council, Director of ACCEPTING GRANT OF Public Works Cole stated that a condition EASEMENT FROM SABURO AND for the approval of a parcel map for the HARUKO MURAOKA FOR TREE division of land at 1480 First Avenue was PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE that a 7-1/2 foot tree planting and main- tenance easement parallel to and measured from the property line along First Avenue be granted to the City. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6767 - Formal bids were received on February 20, ACCEPTING BIDS AND 1973 for the zonstruction of parking lots, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR sidewalks and drainage channel at the park THE CONSTRUCTION OF sites, as follows: PARKING LOTS AND PARK FACILITIES AT HALECREST Basic Alternate AND HILLTOP-TELEGRAPH Pacific Engineers 29,00?.36 37,287.36 CANYON PARKS T.B.Penick & Sons 33,615.62 42,165.62 Griffith Company 34,397.45 42,767.45 R.E.Hazard Constr. 41,747.95 52,277.95 The alternate bid included the cost of constructing a concrete-lined swale for carrying ~riCkle water through the Hilltop- Telegraph Canyon Park. The Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Public Works recommended that the contract be awarded to Pacific Engineers for the alternate bid, authorizing the expenditure of $39,000. 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 - 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 6768 - In a report to the Council, Director of AMENDING RESOLUTION Public Works Cole recommended that the NO'. 67I% AND ESTABLISHING 1911 Assessment Districts 72-1 and 72-2 be 1911 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT combined into one district, 75-1, in order 73-1 to obtain maximum savings in the processing and selling of bonds. The alleys are: (1) between Glover Avenue and Fourth Avenue from H Street to Mankato Street, and (2) the alley between Otis Street and H Street from Smith Avenue to 364 feet westerly. Resolution offered Offered hy 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6769 - The Department of Public Works recommended APPROVING AGREEMENT that La Belle Consultants be retained to BETWEEN THE CITY OF analyze ninety-two-lane miles of the City's CHULA VISTA AND LA major streets. This technological advance BELLE CONSULTANTS is to determine pavement conditions so that FOR A DEFLECTION the most economical repair of the City's ANALYSIS STUDY OF streets can be provided. THE CITY'S MAJOR STREETS The Director of Public Works recommended that $S,000 from the Gas Tax Project #154 (Advance Tree Planting Program), and $8,000 surplus funds from Project #130 (widening of J Street from Interstate 5 Freeway to East Park Lane) be used to finance this project. 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 None RESOLUTION NO. 6770 - City Manager Thomson reported that this ENDORSING AB 123 Bill would amend Government Code Section WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE 27421 which directs an early estimate SAN DIEGO COUNTY ASSESSOR of assessed valuation for counties having IN 1975 TO FURNISH THE four million or more population to read ESTIMATE OF ASSESSED counties having one million or more in VALUATION NO LATER THAN population. This would, therefore, include MAY 15 FOR THE SUCCEEDING San Diego County, and would require the YEAR County Assessor to furnish the estimate of assessed valuation no later than May 15 for the succeeding year commencing in 1975. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the fo]lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdabl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6771 - City Attorney Lindberg reported that informa- URGING THE LEGISLATURE tion has been received from the State Divi- AND THE STATE DIVISION sion of Highways that it is now possible to OF HIGHWAYS TO READJUST implement the completion of portions of THE SCHEDULING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE 8O5 - l0 - Interstate 805 which materially affect the growth and development of Chula Vista in April 1973 rather than January 1974. This resolution urges that this action take place so as to provide a usable freeway system for the citizens of Chula Vista at the earliest possible date. Letter of protest A letter was received from Kathryn S. Moore, Chairman, South Bay Citizens Planning Committee, requesting that the Council not pass the resolution. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6772 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that the ESTABLISHING A POLICY resolution has been modified establishing WHEREBY THE SAFETY the policy that for all site plans for the CO~4ISSION WILL BE construction of £acilitie~ adjacent to CALLED UPON AT AN EARLY major streets or having access to major STAGE IN THE PLANNING streets, which in the opinion of the staff, PROCESS FOR THE EVALUA- could create possible hazardous conditions TION OF PROJECTS WHICH effecting vehicular or pedestrian safety MAY RELATE TO MATTERS OF in the public rights-of-way, be submitted VEHICULAR OR PEDESTRIAN to the Safety Commission for evaluation and TRAFFIC SAFETY WITHIN review. THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egd~hl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6773 - In a report to the Council, City Attorney ACCEPTING AND DEDICATING Lindberg explained that the offerers of CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY the property, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rienstra, IN SAID CITY EOR PARK have asked that the property be retained PURPOSES for use by the Youth Baseball LeagueS for play purposes for so long as that is practical and in keeping with the Parks and Recrea- tion programs of the City. Further, that the Council agrees to authorize the con- struction of one additional field on the subject property. Councilman Egdahl asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Rienstra. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 11 - REQUESTS OF PARKING The Parking Place Commission requested that PLACE COMMISSION FOR tke Council initiate organizational proce- INITIATION OF DOWNTOWN dures for do~rnto~rn redevelopment, and that REDEVELOPMENT these procedures be the responsibility of a Mayor's appointed citizens committee in lieu of any present group. The Commission also reques'tsapproval to send a group of interested people to Grand Junction, Colorado, to gather more complete and factual informa- tion regarding the success of their redevelop- ment plan. City Manager Thomson recommended staff par- ticipation on a technical basis. Tom Huntington, Chairman Mr. Huntington, discussed the meetings that Parking Place Commission were held pursuant to this matter, and indicated they had the support of 99% of the people that attended. Letter from Downtown Association The City Clerk read a letter from blr. Donald E. Ritchey, President, in which he stated that the Board of Directors endorsed the concept of the redevelopment plan and will offer any assistance the Council may require. Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Itobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved, making special note of the City Manager's co~anents. ORDINANCE NO. 1445 - It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR ordinance be placed on its second reading MAPS ESTABLISHED BY and adopted and that reading of the text be SECTION 33.401 OF waived by unanimous consent. THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, REZONING THAT The motion carried by the following vote, CERTAIN PROPERTY to-wit: LOCATED 370 FEET EAST AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, DF'NTkTIONAL AVENUE TO Hamilton, Hyde NORTH FIFTH AVENUE, Noes; None NORTH OF STATE 54 Absent: None FREEWAY TO CITY BOUNDARY FROM C-C-F tO I-L-F - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1446 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its second reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 and adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY waivod by unanimous consent. CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH The motion carried by the following vote, FOURTH AND HIGHLAND AVENUE, to-wit: ADJACENT TO STATE 54 ON AND AYES: Councilmen EgdMll, Scott, Hobel, OFF RAMPS FROM C-T-F TO I-L-F - Hamilton, Hyde SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Noes: None Absent: None - 12 - ORDINANCE NO. 1447 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its second reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 and adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY waived by unanimous consent. CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED 100 FEET The motion carried by the following vote, NORTH OF THIRD AVENUE, SOUTH to-wit: OF C STREET FROM R-3 TO R-3-G-D - AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1448 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its second reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 and adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY waived by unanimous consent. CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE The motion carried by the following vote, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIDSON to-wit: STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, (7 LOTS) FROM R-3-D TO C-O-D - Hamilton, Hyde SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1449 It was moved by Councilman EgdM~l that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its second reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 and adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY waived by unanimous consent. CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH The motion carried by the following vote, SIDE OF "G" STREET, 115 FEET to-wit: EAST OF BROADWAY, FROM C-T AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, TO C-O - SECOND READING Hamilton, Hyde AND ADOPTION Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1450 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its second reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 and adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COBE, waived by unanimous consent. REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF The motion carried by the following vote, INTERSTATE 805, SOUTH OF to-wit: OTAY VALLEY ROAB, FROM R-3-G AYES: Councilmen Egdabl, Scott, Hobel, AND R-3-G-F TO R-2 AND R-2-F - H~ilton, Hyde SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1451 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this 31qENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its second reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 and adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, waived by unanimous consent. REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF OTAY VALLEY The motion carried by the following vote, ROAD, 600 FEET EAST OF to-wit: BRANDYWINE AVENUE FROM A-8 AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, ttobel, TO I-P - SECOND READING Hamilton, Hyde AND ADOPTION Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON SPHERE OF City Manager Thomson submitted a report to INFLUENCE PROPOSAL the Council regarding a sphere of influence boundary proposal for the City of Chula Vista. - 13 _ Mr. Thomson also submitted maps showing the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System sphere of influence which note the drainage basins within the boundary limitation, the existing and proposed freeways, and the proposed Sweetwater Flood Control Channel. It was recommended that the Council ap- prove the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System boundary delineation. Motion to accept report and It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded approve boundary delineation by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the report of the City Manager be approved: that Council approves the San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System boundary delineation for Chula Vista. A copy of this is to be sent to the Local Agency Formation Commission, with a copy to go to Supervisor Jack Walsh. The letter is to specify that the City Manager should be a party of staff contact if the LAFCO staff has any follow-up inquiry. Councilman Hyde suggested a copy of the let- ter also be sent to the Board of Supervisors, the City of San Diego and the City of National City. SB 325 FUNDS City Manager Thomson submitted a report on the use of SB 325 funds for intra- and inter-city bus service. He stated that it would be his recommendation that the City maintain its position of record regarding the San Diego Transit Corporation, and that the staff be directed to establish a legal and operational basis for future grant ap- plication for 1974-75 fiscal year. Transition of bus services In answer to Councilman Hyde's inquiry, City M~nager Thomson stated the staff is working with San Diego Transit so that there will be a smooth transition of bus services when the Transit Corporation takes over. Councilman Hobel noted that Mr. Prior, General Manager, San Diego Transit, indicated he would have a proposal ready for the Council within thirty days. VACANCY ON COASTAL City Manager Thomson stated that the Commis- COMMISSION sion was contacted and a vacancy still exists. This was brought about as a result of a resignation on the Commission by Mr. Kratter. REPORT ON LIBRARY City Librarian Levine reported that commencing SERVICE TO SHUT-INS March 15, 1973, the Library will initiate a new service which will bring library materials to the home-bound. Mr. Robert Zeppa of the Library staff will act as coordinator of the project. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted. - 14- REPORT ON AVAILABILITY OF City Librarian Levine reported that she met COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS wSth the City Clerk, and as a result of the discussion, have decided that a complete package of Council agenda items, with back- ground information, will be forwarded to the Library each Friday to be available for public review. It was noted by the Clerk that this public service began on Friday, March 2, 1973. This service will be monitored and a report will be submitted to the Council within a few months. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimousl7 car- ried that the report be accepted. The Council noted that the above two services offered by the Librarian were very worthwhile. MAYOR'S REPORT League of California Mayor Hamilton announced that the next dinner Cities Dinner Meeting meeting will be held on March 15, 1973, at the International Plaza Hotel, with the City of Chula Vista being the host city. He urged all members to attend. St. Patrick's Children's On Saturday, March 10, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. the Parade Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a St. Patrick's parade which will take place on Third Avenue from Mankato Street to Parkway. Mayor Hamilton stated that an invitation has been extended to the Council to ride in the parade or sit in the review- ing stand as special guests. NASSCO publication Mayor Hamilton commented on a newspaper article ih which WASSCO stated that Chula V~sta was not interested in their proposal to build a shipyard in this City. The Mayor stated, for the record, that the Council stated to NASSCO that when they have a proposal, the Council will consider it and take action at that time. This left the door completely open to NASSCO. Councilman Scott suggested a letter be written to NASSCO. Councilman Hyde felt this would be just reopening the matter; he felt the Council should do nothing at this time. Mayor Hamilton declared that a letter has been written -- it is on file. Motion to send letter It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that a letter be sent to the Board of Directors of NASSC0, stating that if they have a proposal to submit, the City Council would be willing to consider it. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Conncilman Scott, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde Absent: None - iS - 7th CONGRESSIONAL-CITY Mayor Hamilton reported on the Conference CONFERENCE - he attended, commenting that it was well WASHINGTON, D.C. represented by legislators who spoke on legislative procedure, policy and the intri- cate workings of the government. The Congress and the President addressed themselves to the Community Development Grant. The funds would be sent to the City Councils for utilization of community de- velopment, rather than to specific groups. Regarding transit, the legislators stated that highway funds cannot be utilized to ex- pand rapid transit. The need for highways is not going to decrease and the money is needed for this. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the Council recess to Executive Session after Oral Communications, for litigation and personnel reasons. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from Dr. and Dr. and Mrs. Renas have issued a formal pro- Mrs. W. Renas, 4564 Cresta test against this Council's "indiscriminately Verde Lane, Bonita allowing the use of Rohr Park for picnics and other activities by groups which conduct themselves in an irresponsible manner." They specifically referred to the use of the facilities on Sunday, February 18, 1973 by a large group of young people. Dr. and Mrs. Renas noted several specific complaints and requested that the Council adopt some pro- visions for control over the activities held at the Park so that these activities would not infringe upon the rights of the property owners in the area. The letter was signed by Dr. and Mrs. Renas, and eight other property owners in this immediate vicinity. Staff directed to reply It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff prepare an appropriate re- sponse for the Mayor's signature, to the signers of the letter. REQUEST FROM BAY CITIES Mr. Ballard has announced a new location at AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR 642 Third Avenue for his ambulance business. RECLASSIFICATION OF He stated the property has ample room for a AMBULANCE SERVICE business office, off-street parking, expansion and an ambulance carport for five units. though the present City ordinance requires the ambulance service to be located in ~ C-T zone, Mr. Ballard stated that this new location is in a C-0 zone, located geo- graphically nearest the center of the City. He is requesting that the Council reclassify ambulance service to a C-0 zone subject to a conditional use permit. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff. - 16 - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Steve Ballard Mr. Ballard questioned the time element in- Bay Cities Ambulance Service volved in Council's action of referring his request to the staff for report. Councilman Scott directed the staff to bring back a report at the next meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 11:02 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 11:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hmmilton adjourned the meeting at 11:27 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. City Cl~erk ~k 17 -