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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/02/14 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday February 14, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, Calif- ornia, was held on the above date beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hamilton, Egdahl Absent: Councilman Hobel Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Acting Director of Planning Williams APOLLO 3 SUBDIVISION - City Attorney Lindberg discussed the TENTATIVE MAP terms and conditions proposed by the attorney for Time Development Company, at the last public hearing (January 24, 1973) which formed the basis for the settlement of the present litiga- tion. The major difficulty was the alignment and grading profile of Brandywine Avenue south of the Subdivi- sion to the northerly existing terminus of Brandywine; this was to be accomp- lished to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. This has now been accomp- lished and accepted by the City Engineer. Mr. Burns, attorney for Time Develop- ment Company, has requested: (1) that four lots be allowed to front on Brandywine Avenue; (2) improvement of Brandywine Avenue is to be improved according %o Section 28.902 of %he City Code--the lot depth is %o be as indi- cated on the map (110'), and that the area dedicated to the City does not require permanent irrigation and land- scaping; (3) dedication of the full width of Orange Avenue: the grant of fee for the sliver of land and the installation of the uniform 5' for the full length of the southerly boundary of the subdivision as set forth in the transcript of the meeting of January 24, 1973 is agreed upon at this time. Mr. Lindberg added that it would be his recommendation that the Council ask for a resolution approving the tentative map. He further added that there is now the problem of submitting an Environmental Impact Report. Environmental Impact Attorney Marvin Burns stated that under Report the terms of the Court order all of these actions relate back to 1971, and the Environmental Impact Report would be necessary only in the event that the Report was mandatory as of the date of the Court order. Mr. Burns added that, in any event, they will prepare an Impact Report, reserving their rights in the event Chat there i~ a problem with that Report. Director of Public Works Mr. Cole submitted a map showing the Cole new alignment of Brandywine Avenue and the four homes fronting on this road. "T" Driveways Councilman Scott noted the condition imposed on the homes fronting on the extension of "H" Street--that a "T" driveway be constructed. He suggested this same condition be imposed for the homes on Brandywine Avenue, for safety reasons. Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, sec- onded by Councilman Scott, and unani- mously carried by those present that a resolution be brought back to the Council for the next meeting incor- porating the information related to this Council at this meeting, and including the "T" driveways on the four lots fronting on Brandywine Avenue. RESOLUTION ON. 6745 Councilman Scott commented that this APPROVING PARCEL MAP - property was just annexed to National SANTA ANITA DEVELOPMENT City last month. Craig Clark, Attorney Mr. Craig Clark, attorney for the ap- plicant, introduced Mr. Bill Murihan, architect for the project. Mr. Clark explained that they are seeking ap- proval for the parcel map so it can be filed and work can commence on the project. The reason for the request for detachment was that they could feasibly work under one jurisdiction-- the property is north of Freeway 54, and the majority of the property is in National City, so this "seemed the logical way to go." Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the read- ing of the text was waived by unanimous co~sent, passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes; None Absent: Councilman Hobel OPEN SPACE DISTRICT - Director of Public Works Cole submitted EL RANCHO DEL REY the map noting the boundaries of the proposed District, and noting that the actual maintenance of the Park District will be carried on by Parks and Recrea- tion. Mr. Cole commented that the Advisory Board petition did not set up an Advisory Board because the Board is to be com- prised of residents in the District, and presently there are no residents in this area. Attorney Lindberg ex- plained that the ordinance provides that the Council can submit the manner in which this membership would be selected in the future. -2- Director of Parks and Mr. Hall explained that his maintenance Recreation Hall figures were based on a median of con- tracting for the work and kaving the City forces do the work. Mr. Hall discussed the various costs involved stating that the watering cost would be the highest; the actual landscap- ing will have to be mutually agreed upon by the District and Landscape Architect. At the present time, there are 9.2 park acres being developed by the subdivider. Area in one District Mayor Hamilton questioned why the en- tire area (between the City limits and south of "H" Street) could not be placed under one maintenance District, and assess it as developments take place. The members of the Council voiced their agreement. Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale declared that each area Otay Land Company has its peculiarities on cost main- tenance and cost development. If the assessment is to be made on the overall P-C area, "someone would be picking up the tab and getting no benefit whatso- ever.'' Mr. Pasquale added that it will probably take seven to ten years before full development is realized. He would suggest that the City go for the one area at this time, get the ex- perience, and then when the next Dist- rict comes into being, review all aspects of the assessment. Discussion Discussion followed as to having one overall District and assessments made as areas are being developed. Coun- cilman Scot% r~marked that the whole P-C zone, an area 1/3 %he size of Chula Vista, spread over a wide base, could include park sites, open space sites and slopes. At a later date, %he park sites could be taken out as a General Fund; however, because of the remoteness of the area, it is ob- vious that the area will be utilized by those people living there. Council concurrence The Council concurred ~hat the staff should bring back an alternate recom- mendation: 1. including the entire P-C zone; 2. have it assessed in increments as it is being developed; 3. neighborhood parks to be included, initially. 30¢ tax limitation Mr. Hall discussed the increased park development and the cost of maintenance noting the limitation of 30¢ for Parks and Recreation, as imposed by the tax rate. Jim Hutchison Mr. Hutchison submitted worksheets Wilsey and Ham explaining that they are proposing that the open space include the natural open space (area south of Candlewood Subdivision). --3-- Mr. Hutchison discussed the mainte- nance costs which will result as development of areas occur. Cost of park development Mayor Hamilton noted the four parks presently under development: Tele- graph Canyon Road, "J" Street, Lark- haven and 0ray. He remarked that there are no figures available as to the actual cost of maintenance for these parks, and he would like to have this information--also what its impact will be on the Parks and Recreation tax limit. Revision of Ordinance City Manager Thomson stated his staff will work with the City Attorney on the revision of the ordinance. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- onded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried by those present that the staff be directed to explore those areas discussed by the Council at this meeting. City Manager Thomson stated this may take a little time. Mayor Hamilton indicated no date cer- tain was ascertained and the staff should take "whatever time is approp- riate.'' NATIONAL CITY BOUNDARIES City Manager Thomson discussed the parcel map before the Council at this meeting. He stated he talked to the staff in National City, and they are quite receptive to meeting and dis- cussing boundary lines. COASTAL REPRESENTATION City Manager Thomson r~ported that he met with staff representatives of the Coastal Initiative Commission. They are having problems because of admin- istrative procedures and legal restric- tions, and stated they will need some help from the cities. They will sub- mit this in writing, and there is a poszibility of hiring additional staff to meet that need. PLANNING DEPARTMENT STUDIES City Manager Thomson stated he has picked up three studies pending in the Planning Department and is working on them himself: sign ordinance, hill- side grading ordinance, and sphere of influence study. Mr. Thomson remarked that %he Council should be getting the first report in a week or two. -4- VACANCY ON COASTAL Councilman Hyde said he understood COMMISSI~ON that the representative from Carlsbad i~ 4o longer on %he Coastal Commission and a vacancy exists. If true, he felt that this Council should submit a recommendation. Mayor Hamilton asked the staff to check this out. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned %he meeting at 5:07 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for February 15, 1973 at 3:00 p.m. -5-