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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/10/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday O¢%ober 4, 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, C~ula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Acting City Attorney Blick, Director of Public Works Cole, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens GAS TAX PROJECT FOR THE Mr. Lane F. Cole, Director of Public REALIGNMENT OF EDGEMERE Works, presented drawings showing the AVENUE BETWEEN ROUTE 54 proposed alignment of Edgemere Avenue AND BAYVIEW STREET and the location of the Edgemere bridge. The traffic study made by the County revealed that in 1990 there will be 26,000 cars a day projected for this road; there are presently approximately 7,000 cars traveling Edgemere now. On the north, Palm Avenue will tie into the intersection of 30th Street and Edgemere. Mr. Cole commented when the plans for this area were first received, it was noted that Edgemere bridge would be two lanes; however, because of the County's projected traffic count, his staff contacted the State Division of Highways and after several discussions and review of plans, they felt it feasible to build a four-lane bridge. After discussing a few alternatives with the County for the alignment of Edgemere, it was decided to construct a four-lane, 60!foot right of way. Mr. Cole noted on the drawings the exact route and alignment of the new proposed road. He is proposing that the City staff work with the State and the County to accomplish this first phase of im- provement to Bayview Street. He further explained that an engineer starts thinking of widening a road when the traffic count' for one day reaches S,SO0; a traffic count of 10,000 is mandatory for widening. This traffic county will occur on Edgemere within three to four years. In order to get the State to accept the new alignment of Edgemere, the City must obtain all rights~df~wgy prior to January 1, 1973. If this is done, the State will change their plans to accommodate the new alignment, and this can mean a possible saving to the City of from $30,000 to $S0,000. The rights of way costs are estimated at approximately $35,000. Council discussion The Council discussed the traffic flow that will be generated onto Second Avenue and other various streets in the City because of this street improvement. Councilman Hyde indicated his concern on the amount of vehicles that will h* going onto C Street, which is a two-lane street. Mr. Robens, Assistant Director of Public Works, explained that there will be a "peeling off" of cars onto E and F Streets, and the total traffic count on H Street and southerly will not be that great. Mr. Jim Tabor Mr. Tabor questioned the 26,000 cars pro- 9 Second Avenue jected for Edgemere. He asked if 1-80S was taken into consideration, and whether, in fact, all this traffic will be directed onto Edgemere regardless. Mr. Cole explained that the assignment meets the desires -- the model must be made as near to human desires as possible. Widening Edgemere will have some effect on generating traffic; however, there a~e many streets that do not get widened and still carry a heavy amount of traffic. Mr. Cole noted the streets that cross the flood con- trol channel: National Avenue Broadway and Fourth Avenue. Mr. Tabor declared that the widening will have an adverse affect on the residential character of the area. He commented that if the project is approved, the City should just rezone it as another business artery in the City. Study of First Avenue Councilman Hyde questioned whether a study has ever been made for First Avenue. He would like to see a comparison made of this alignment and one that would route the traffic east of Vista Hill onto First Avenue. Motion for study It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that prior to making a deter- mination on this matter, the staff prepare a study on a possible routing to the east of Vista Hill tying up eventually with First Avenue and compare the advantages and disadvantages of each. The report is to be brought back to the Council at the next meeting. ANNUAL FOOTBALL CARNIVAL Mayor Hamilton announced the date of the annual football carnival, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, to be held on October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Hilltop High School to which the Council is invited. - 2 - BOARDS AND CON~{ISSIONS WORKSHOP Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council of the Boards and Commissions workshop to be held tonight and tomorrow night beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Facility Auditorium. Vice Mayor Hyde statedLhe would attend the meeting on Thursday, October S, 1972. SPORTS ARENA Councilman Scott questioned the status of the plans and annexation of the arena. City Manager Thomson remarked that plans have been presented to the Planning Depart- ment. Mr. Williams, Acting Director of Planning, is th~ liaison officer working with Dr. Bloom's consultant and has checked into the schedule of the Local Agency Formation Commission on the annexation. Mr. Blick, Acting City Attorney, stated that before the plans can be approved, an environmental impact statement must be made by the developer. He will be contacting Dr. Bloom about this. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held, for personnel reasons. The Council recessed to Executive Session at 4:45 p.m.,and reconvened at 4:52 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 4:S2 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 10, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. - 3 -