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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/10/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 10, 1972 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, Mobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Acting City Attorney Blick, Acting Director of Planning Williams, Director of Public Works Cole 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 Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of September 28, October 3 and 4, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman~ INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Wayne Richards, CO~ISSIONER member of the Safety Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. REPORT BY C. ROBERT CAMPBELL, Mr. Campbell stated he would report on the PORT CO~ISSIONER meeting held with the Secretary of the Interior at the Council meeting of October 24. He stated that the Port Commissioners adopted a proposed revision to their General Plan. This Plan will be sent to the five cities and other interested parties, and public hearings will be held. The Commission adopted a resolution similar to the one adopted by this Council regarding the tidelands study: Option "A" modified. Mr. Campbell commented that there is an in- consistency that Option "A" can be adopted and at the same time, indicate that the northwest corner can be for industrial use. If a precise plan were submitted by National Steel, or any other shipbuilding company, and was accepted at some future time, then Option "A" modified would no longer exist. Mr. Campbell then discussed the Port's 1972 Refunding Bond Program amounting to $22,025,000. ADMINISTERING OATH TO City Clerk Fulasz administered the oath of NEWLY-APPOINTED YOUTH office to the following newly-appointed CO~ISSIONERS members of the Youth Commission: Robert Smith Kelley Coleman Candy Drew Susan Saffer J. Michael Smith Chris Klinkenberg Phyllis Bishop ORDINANCE NO. 1425 - In a report to Council, City Manager Thomson DESIGNATING CITY COUNCIL OF explained that he met with a staff member CHULA VISTA AS REDEVELOPMENT from the office of the Assistant Secretary of AGENCY - FIRST READING the Department of Housing and Community Development for the State of California. After a tour of the City, it was his recommendation that the Council be appointed as the Redevelop- mont Agency for the City. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman ~gdahl that this reading 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 E~kl, ~tt, MobaY) Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION SUPPORTING Proposition 20 is the Coastal Zone Conserva- PROPOSITION 20 tion Act, which would create a Conservation Commission and six regional commissions to preside over the regulation of certain coastal areas. The Commission would establish a permit area within the coastal zone, which would require approval by the State or regional commissions for development. City Manager Thomson requested a Council Conference on this matter to discuss the proposition in more detail. Item deferred It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hpbel and unanimously carried that this item be deferred until the meeting of October 24, 1972. RESOLUTION NO. 6623 - This resolution approves a contract between APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY the City and the State Department of Finance AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE for a population estimate, effective October FOR PREPARATION OF POPULATION 1, 1972, to be used in the distribution of ESTIMATE various State-collected tax funds to the City. 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. 6624 - Informal bids were received from seven APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT - dealers. The low bidder, Marck Motors, CITY MANAGER'S CAR proposed furnishing a Ford at a monthly charge of $97.88. Vehicle maintenance will be provided by City forces. 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. 6625 - Resolution No. 6327, adopted by the City APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Council on January 25, 1972, establishes CITY AND OUR HOUSE SETTING OUT a policy for consideration of requests for TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING funding of private organizations or individuals. EXPENDITURE OF CITY 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. 6626 - Resolution No. 6327, adopted by the City APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Council on January 25, 1972, establishes CITY AND UNITED NATIONS DAY a policy for consideration of requests for CO~qITTEE SETTING OUT TERMS funding of private organizations or individuals. AND CONDITIONS REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF CITY 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. 6627 - Resolution No. 6327, adopted by the City APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Council on January 25, 1972, establishes CITY AND JUNIOR CHAMBER OF a policy for consideration of requests for CO~qERCE SETTING OUT TERMS ~un~ing ~f pTi~ate ergan~a~to~ or indivi- AND CONDITIONS REGARDING dU~ EXPENDITURE OF CITY 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 RECO~ENDATION FOR MODIFICATION Acting Director of Planning Williams reported OF CONDITIONS CONCERNING PARK that on September 18, 1972, the Planning REQUIREMENTS IN EL RANCHO DEL REY Commission considered the request of E1 Rancho del Rey that a condition of their Planned Unit Development be amended to delete the requirement for the responsibility for improving the neighborhood parks contained in Units 1, 2 and 3. The Commission denied this request on the basis that the existing Park Land Dedication Ordinance did not and should not apply to these units since it had not been adopted at the time of approval of the P.U.D. The Commission recommended denial of the request for modification of the condition. - 3 - Mr. Kenneth Lee, Associate Planner, discussed the formula used by the Planning Commission in Kenneth Lee ' ' arriving at the total acreage for park lands: Associate Planner Paul Peterson, Attorney Mr. Peterson stated he is the attorney for 2330 First National Bank Bldg. the developers. He noted the 9 acres, which San Diego will be developed as park land, which is in excess of the 7-1/2 acres stipulated by Ordinance. He added that the excess, or 1.7 acres, was credited to them by the Planning Commission. The staff is contending that the developer has agreed to dedicate and improve 9-1/2 acres of park land - they claim they agreed to dedicate and improve some 9-1/2 acres of park land and open space -- the cost of im- proving open space is far less than the cost of improving park land, and there is a difference of approximately S acres in question. Mr. Peterson discussed the park ordinance as it relates to the Shattuck ~evelopment and submitted cost figures as to what it would cost his client to develop his property versus that of the Shattuck development. Council discussion Council discussion ensued as to the require- ments of the Park Dedication Ordinance, and whether the Council can, at this time, make a change in the map. Acting City Attorney Blick stated that a new public hearing would probably have to be held on any modification to the map previously approved by Council. Mayor Hamilton contended he made his original decision based on the map presented by the staff. The only way he would reconsider his d~c$~n would be on resubmission of the maps and restructuring of the park lands, so that this position would be clear to the Council. Councilman Scott agreed adding that if anything is to be changed, the Council should look at the whole P-C zone for the entire 3,100 acres, starting at the beginning. Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the recommendation to credit the developer with the 1.7 acres of park land be deleted. Councilman Egdahl asked if these two items in the motion can be voted on separately. Motion amended Councilman Scott amended his motion to state that the request be denied. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the point of whether the Planning Commission or the Planning staff recommended that credit of the 1.7 acres for open space requirement be clarified and brought back to the City Council with a recommendation. - 4 - Item 14 moved up on agenda It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott~and unanimously carried that item 14--report concerning the route possi- bilities on Edgemere Avenue--be considered at this time. Recess A recess was called at 8:16 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. REPORT ON ROUTE POSSIBILITIES, Director of PUblic Works Cole presented FIRST AVENUE COMPARED TO drawings of the proposed alignment of EDGEMERE AVENUE Edgemere Avenue. He discussed the traffic study made by the County, which revealed that a total of 27,000 cars a day would be projected for this road by the year 1990. After receiving this study, the staff pointed out to the County Engineer that plans call for Edgemere bridge to be only two lanes and would not carry this projected traffic. The County subsequently changed the plans and felt it would be feasible to build a four-lane bridge. The problem then arose as to widening Edgemere to carry this traffic. Alternates were discussed and submitted and it was pro- posed that the City would work with the County and the State to improve Edgemere as a four-lane, 60-foot right of way, up to the first phase of the construction, or Bayview Street. Council discussion Council discussion followed in which Mr. Cole answered questions pertaining to 1-80S, Route S4, the flood control channels and the tie-in of the intersection of 30th Street and Edgemere to Palm Avenue on the north. Environmental Impact Acting City Attorney Blick noted that the Statement City would have to prepare an environmental impact statement on this project prior to the Council making an~ determination. Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition to the proposed plan were: Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue who presented a petition signed by 420 residents in the area; Ronald Fornataro, Second and C Street; Wayne Durley, 248SeaVale Street; Kenneth Palmer, 3S0 First Avenue; Ed Hartz, 203 Sea Vale, Kathyrn Moore, 1134 Tobias Street; Frank Lachance, 183 Second Avenue; Mr. Bendickson, 160 Montebello; Ted Bell, 70 Vallecito Way (co-owner of Kampgrounds of America); and Peter DeGraff, "local citizen" and owner of property in the area. Their objections were summarized as follows: (1) traffic study of the County was based on the Gersten development; (2) Hilltop Drive presently carries over 10,000 cars and this road is not widened; (3) no one wants to live next to a four-lane road; (4) other costs should be considered such as human environment, and the total harm to the residents in the area; (S) the people were told there would be a decrease in the traffic once 1-80S was com- pleted; - S - (6) build another road to carry the traffic that would have a less damaging impact on the neighborhood; (7) the curve on Edgemere should be striaghtened out to prevent further accidents; (8) request Council to dead-end Edgemere at Sweetwater Road; (9) request Council to rescind action and ask County to make Edgemere bridge a two-lane rather than a four-lane road; (10) seriously consider the number of homes that will be affected by the widening; (11) the traffic hazard will affect the safety of the school children; (12) the utility poles will have to be moved; (13) the safety of the residents trying to get to and from their homes on this street will be jeopardized; (14) do not improve the street until such time as traffic demands it. Motion to acquire right of way It was moved by Mayor Hamilton that the City move to acquire the right of way to take the severe turns out oft'the street in the alignment, and align it with the bridge that is going to be built. He would consider an 80-foot right of way. Mr. Cole commented that the bridge would be built to a 60-foot width. Mayor Hamilton amended his motion to state it should be a 60-foot right of way. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to retain Edgemere as It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by two-lane road Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council determines, at this time, that Edgemere Road be retained as a two-lane road. General Plan Mr. Cole declared that the General Plan of the City indicates Edgemere and Second Avenue as a collector. The action of the Council is a revision to the General Plan. Mr. Williams, Acting Director of Planning, noted that the revision to the General Plan will be brought to the Council in late November or December. Motion to straighten out It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by alignment Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Public Works Director be advised of the Council's intent to straighten out the align- ment and proceed with plans to accommodate that (environmental impact control, etc.). Motion for public hearings It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that in any future street widening, a public hearing be scheduled before the Conncil and an ordinance be prepared. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, Egdahl Absent: None - 6 - Recess A recess was called at 10:03 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:17 p.m. YOUTH CON~ISSION REQUEST The Youth Commission held a special meeting TO ATTEND YOUTH CO~ISSIONERS' on October 2, 1972, and designated two mem- INSTITUTE IN ~%NAHEIM bets and one alternate to attend the Youth Institute at the League of California Cities Conference to be held in Anaheim on October 15. However, since sufficient funds have been budgeted ($70), it is being requested that the entire Youth Commission be permitted to attend. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved for whatever number is allowed in their budget. Use of station wagon Under discussion, Councilman Scott indicated that an adult representative of the City be designated to accompany the youth commissioners. City Manager Thomson ~a~edhe would take care · fi~sentation as well as making the station wagon available. REQUEST FOR USE OF CHULA VISTA The Community Hospital Auxiliary has formally MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE requsted the use of the Chula Vista Municipal CO,UNITY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Golf Course on Saturday, May 5, 1973, for the purpose of sponsoring an exhibition golf match to raise funds to equip the Intensive Care and Coronary Care Units at the new Community Hospital soon to be constructed. The Auxiliary is being assistad by several civic groups and hopes to raise $45,000. Billy Casper and Lee Trevino will be the guest golfers joined by Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers and some other celebrity. Emerson Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that this event will necessitate the close of the golf course to public play for this one day. The revenue to the City for one day's play is approximately $800. The Golf Pro, Mr.I~bur~t~n, will be relinquishing his share of the proceeds for this day also. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to proceed with this program. PRESENTATION OF SIGN This item was put on the agenda at the request ORDINANCE - CHAMBER OF of Mr. Niek Slijk, Chamber of Commerce; CO~qERCE however, just prior to meeting time, Mr. Slijk asked that the item be scratched as the Board of Directors of the Chamber was not ready with the presentation. It will be rescheduled for a later Council meeting. Rescheduled for October 24 It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by meeting Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this item be deferred but that it be rescheduled for the meeting of October 24, which is within the 60-day period originally approved by Council. - 7 - ORDINANCE NO. 1424 - This ordinance, which relates to the problems AMENDING CITY CODE RELATING dealing with returnable bottles, was placed on TO THE PROBLEMS OF SOLID WASTE its first reading at the meeting of October 3, DISPOSAL - SECOND READING AND 1972. ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordi- reading and adoption nance be placed on its second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hobel Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM City Manager Thomson reported that the pre- STATUS REPORT liminary grant proposal for the second phase of the Program starts November 1, 1972 and t~iB~e~Son June 30, 1973. He discussed the funding, which is tied to an increment of a phase-out; this will begin in January and the PEP coordinator will try to locate these people in other jobs. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON MANDATE OF City Manager Thomson submitted a status report ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT listing the general categories in the City STATEMENTS subject to non-issuance of a construction permit. Mr. Thomson also presented a waiver agreement which would have to be signed by the applicant, commenting that this item would be discussed in more detail at the Council Conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 1972. Motion to accept status report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the status report be accepted. REPORT ON ROUTE POSSIBILITIES - This item was discussed previously on the FIRST AVENUE AS COMPARED TO agenda. EDGEMERE AVENUE REPORT ON REQUEST OF JAMES E. In a report to the Council, Acting Director of MILLER FOR DELETION OF CONDITION Planning Williams referred to the request of OF RESOLUTION NO. 6140 Mr. ~iller relating to the determination that the effect of his Planned Unit Development as proposed by the local school districts is not applicable. Mr. Williams discussed Council's adopted policy, which is that a developer should obtain from the school districts comments on whether or not existing schools could handle the potential increase in the number of pupils, or if addi- tional classrooms or schools would be necessary. Mr. Williams added that the school districts are not responding in this manner, but have simply gone to what represents a construction tax. It would be his recommendation that unless the school districts respond that they do not have facilities, t~en b~. Miller's request should be gr~ted. Motion to grant request It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Hobel that unless the school districts respond that they do not have facilities, then Mr. Miller's request be granted. Council discussion Councilman Scott cautioned that every developer will be coming before Council making the smme request. He doesn't want to see the Council in the middle of this controversy; it is up to the school districts to make this determina- tion. Mayor Hamilton felt the school condition did not apply in this instance since it was not a zone change nor a difference in density. Motion amended Mayor Hamilton amended the motion to state that unless the school districts respond, in writing, within two weeks to the specific question, then Mr. Miller's request be granted. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. CO~[~UNITY AWARDS DINNER Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council of the Community Awards Dinner to be held at The Glenn on Friday, October 13, 1972. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Mayor Hamilton asked the members of the CONVENTION Council of their intent to attend the con- vention to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 26 - 30, 1972. Councilmen Scott, Hyde and Egdahl indicated their tentative plans to attend. Mayor Hamilton commented that a voting delegate and alternate should be chosen soon, and this information sent to the League headquarters. PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN Mayor Hamilton presented a proclamation EDUCATION WEEK declaring the week of October 22 through 28, 1972, as "American Education Week" in the City of Chula Vista. NO MEETING ON OCTOBER 17 Mayor Hamilton announced that there will be no Council meeting next Tuesday, October 17, due to the attendance of the Councilmen at the League of California Cities Convention in Anaheim. COUNCIL~ HYDE'S BIRTHDAY Councilman Scott acknowledged Councilman Hyde's birthday (October 9) extending the Council's good wishes. TRAFFIC HAZARD TO It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by BICYCLE RIDERS Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff and ~he Safety Commission check into the traffic conditions on F Street, from Broadway to Third Avenue. Because of the free- way construction, the traffic situation along this road is creating a hazard to bicycle riders. - 9 - PETITION - J STREET Mayor Hamilton submitted a petition he received signed by nine property owners on J Street approving of the "no parking" plans on this street, which will be instigated with the widening project. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:S0 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October tl, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. · City Clerk - 10-