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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/11/01 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL~OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday November 1, 1972 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyd~,Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Accountant Dennis Hackett, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Mmnager Bourcier, Deputy City Attorney Blick MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES This item was continued to the meeting OF STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES of November 8, 1972. TO DISCUSS BAYFRONT PLAN MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF THE City Manager Thomson referred to the audit EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE CHULA report submitted to the Council. He commented VISTA VISITOR AND CONVENTION that this product was turned over to the BUREAU TO DISCUSS PRESENT Police Department and to the District Attorney. AND FUTURE OPERATION Upon a quick review of this data, they found no cause to become involved in the situation. The matter is still under review in terms of detail, however, by the Police Department. Clint Mathews Mr. Clint Mathews, Member of the Executive Board, stated they received a copy of the report. There is a difference in the total amount reported - approximately $4000° Mr. Mathews stated they have paid some bills since the audit was made. Continuance asked In answer to Council's inquiry, City Manager Thomson stated that the Police Department has just received a copy of this report, and he would ask for a continuance of this matter for two or three weeks to receive this re~ort° Discussion A discussion followed as to the present status of operation. Mr. Glen James, member of the Executive Committee, declared they would have a complete report ready for Council within two weeks, listing alternatives of operation. Continuance granted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued to the Council meeting of November 14, 1972. Councilman Hobel asked that the Visitors and Convention Bureau submit their proposals to the Council prior to the meeting time. REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, presented PUBLIC WORKS ON UNDERGROUND the Council with a detailed report on a proposed UTILITY PROJECTS IN THE CITY six year utility undergrounding program. He discussed how the proposals were based upon a rating system which basically reflect the factors of exposure, appearance, associated street widening and availability of private funds for undergrounding. Requests from business groups Mr. Cole noted the letters received from the Downtown Association and the Broadway Associa- tion asking that the first priority be "E" Street from Interstate 5 Freeway to First Avenue. (Mayor Hamilton arrived at this time). Cost of projects Mr. Cole remarked that the rating system de- veloped by the Engineering Division reflected a wide variety of interest within the community. The total six year program cost is $1,477,000.00. The estimated cost for "E" Street from Interstate 5 Freeway to First Avenue as requested by the business groups is $675,000.00. The second priority - Broadway from"C"Street to "L" Street would cost approximately $1,231,000.00, making the total cost of both projects $1,906,000.00. Council discussion The Council discussed the priorities listed in Alternates "A" and "B". Funding of projects Mr. Dick Hughes explained the funding available under the program. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Hughes explained how two projects could be funded within one year: one could be started in the early part of the year and the other in the latter part. If the latter project was not completed in that calendar year, it could be completed in the next year, and future allocations would be assigned for its completion. Motion to set projects It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following projects be scheduled: First priority - "E" Street from 1-5 Freeway to Broadway. Second priority - (to commence after the first one is completed) - Broadway, from "G" to "H" Street. Need for six-year program Mr. Cole explained that the utility companies, especially the telephone company, set up their expenditures and budgets from July to June; therefore, it is essential for the City to establish a six year program so that the utility companies could use it as a basis for their future planning program. Ken Wessel Mr. Wessel asked that the Council give serious Downtown Association consideration to establishing top priority to undergrounding "E" Street from Broadway to First Avenue. He noted the improvements being made on "E" Street (Bank of America, Central Federal, Castle Plymouth) and added that undergrounding "E" Street would be a giant step in getting something done in the improve- ment of the Downtown Association. Councilman Hyde commented that Broadway, in his opinion, had a greater need for the under- grounding because of the "visual pollution." Motion establishing priorities It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that Alternate "A" be approved establishing the projects listed as priority numbers 1, 3, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Discussion Discussion was held on the proposed priorities. Councilman Hyde questioned the priority on Fourth Avenue, "E" to "F"; he felt this should be put down on the bottom of the priority list. -2- Councilman Egdahl suggested the staff be asked to bring back a recommended list of priorities for the six-year program. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion; Councilman Hyde withdrew his second. Ken Wessel Mr. Wessel asked that the staff be directed to consider "E" Street as top priority. Mr. Cole commented that based on the Council's discussion, this project held a very low priority and his recommendation would be the same. Motion for new list It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to bring back a new list of priorities based on the discussion held today. SL~E PRESENTATION Mr. Dick Hughes~ representing San Diego Gas and Electric Company, showed a slide presen- tation of new concepts in power poles whereby lines, unsightly poles, and cross arms are eliminated° Poles are now being painted grey or retaining their natural color in order to make them aesthetically pleasing in residential and commercial areas. "J" STREET WIDENING Director of Public Works Cole submitted drawings of the proposed street configuration. The proposal is for 10 foot running lanes; 12 feet is the standard. The outside lane is 13 feet; this is to give the motorist some psychological reason to stay a distance from the curb. Council discussion A discussion followed in which the Council questioned increasing the width of the lanes and reducing the size of the island. Mr. Cole explained that space is needed for the maintenance trucks which will be used to service the islands. These trucks will have to park in the road; it is necessary to have the left-hand pockets. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton noted that the speed limit on this road will be 30 miles an hour, and if the running lanes are widened to any degree, traffic will be encouraged to go beyond the speed limit. The Mayor suggested that a strip of the roadway next to the curb have the "ripple" commonly used on the freeways reminding motorists that they are getting too close to the curb. Mr. Cole indicated this could be done; however, it would be an additional expense. Motion to set width of lanes It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that the improvements on "J" Street begin with striping the lanes 11 feet and 14 feet and see how that works. After a period of use, the Council will have a chance to look at this and see about putting in "buttons," or something similar that could be done by the City forces, to mark the roadway. -3- Motion carries The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Discussion Under discussion of the motion, the Council discussed providing signs cautioning the motorists to watch out for the children. Mr. Cole explained the necessity of revising the plans, and the fact that a change order would have to be made in the contract, nece- ssitating an increase in cost. Field trip The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. at which time the Council made a field trip to "J" Street to view the improvements. -4-