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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/08/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 22, 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, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Also present: City Hanager Thomson, Deputy City Attorney Blick, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Assistant Director of Planming Williams, Fire Chief Smithey 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried that the minutes of the meetings of August 2, 9 and 15, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mrs. Lola Shepherd, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, as guest com- missioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO Mayor Hamilton announced that this item BUILDING CONTRACTORS is being postponed to a future Council ASSOCIATION meeting at the request of the San Diego Building Contractors Association. ORAL CO~qUNICATIONS Mark Allen, Attorney Mr. Allen stated he represents Humble 649 South Olive Street Oil Company and referred to the public Los Angeles hearing scheduled for this meeting for consideration of change of zone for property at Telegraph Canyon Road, on the east and west side of Interstate 80S. He understands that the Planning staff will ask for a continuance, and stated his client has no objections. Mr. Allen discussed the public hearing scheduled for September S, 1972, involv- ing Otay Valley and Interstate 80S. He requested that this public hearing be rescheduled to the meeting of September 12, 1972. Planning staff to consider Mayor Hamilton directed the Assistant request Planning Director to look into this re- quest, and if possible, to arrange the rescheduling. Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan announced that a Veterans' 631 Carla Street Caravan will be coming to Chula Vista on August 30, 1972. They wish to dis- play a banner several days before the event, and are requesting Council per- mission. The banner is to be displayed at the Fourth and F Street grounds. He invited everyone to the ceremony which will take place at 9:00 a.m. on August 30, 1972. Mr. Lathan then invited the members of the City Council to a noon luncheon on September 11, 1972, to be held at the Royal Inn at the Wharf. This will be a "kick-off" for the jobs for veterans from Vietnam programs. PUBLIC HEARING - Assistant Director of Planning Williams CONSIDERATION OF ZONE explained that these zone changes are CFd~NGE FOR PROPERTY NORTH the result of a staff study of the com- gND SOUTH OF TELEGRAPH mercial needs in this vicinity. Since CANYON ROAD, ON BOTH THE the zone change will also require an EAST AND WEST SIDE OF amendment to the General Plan, it is INTERSTATE 805 FREEWAY requested the Council continue this hearing and consider both the zone change and amendment to the General Plan at the same time. Continuance granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the public hearing on this matter be continued to the meeting of September 12, 1972. Rescheduling of public It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded hearings by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request of Mr. Allen to schedule the two public hearings on the same night be granted, if at all pos- sible. RESOLUTION NO. 6565 This project involves the widening of ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND Hilltop Drive from Palomar Street south NAMING FIVE PARCELS FOR through the San Diego Gas and Electric STREET PURPOSES ON HILLTOP Company's transmission easement. Ac- DRIVE - GAS TAX PROJECT #147 quisition of small segments of right- of-way was needed to relocate the side- walk, and deeds have now been obtained from the five property owners. The amount of the funds to be expended for the cost of the parcels is $207.85. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6566 In order to obtain funds under the APPROVING EMPLOYMENT OF Parks-in-Cities grant for the Larkhaven APPRAISERS REGARDING Park Site, the Community Development LARKHAVEN PARK SITE AND Representative of HUD has asked the DIRECTING STAFF TO BRING City to secure two independent appraisals BACK RESOLUTION APPRO- of the property in order to justify the PRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR expenditure of the grant acquisition cost originally allocated for Harborside Park Site. This resolution provides for the employ- ment of the appraisers and directs staff to bring back a subsequent resolution appropriating funds for the appraisals. - 2 - Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6567 The agreement, signed by Chester DeVore, ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT President, Southwestern College, stipu- FOR THE INSTALLATION AND lates that the City will assume the cost MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING of landscaping and the installation of TENNIS FACILITY AREA AT an automatic irrigation system. The SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE College will assume ali water costs, and be responsible for the total maintenance of the area, after an ini- tial 90-day period. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1412 This ordinance was placed on its first AMENDING SECTION 23.1 OF reading at the meeting of August 15, THE CITY CODE RELATING 1972. TO THE REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL PLUMBER CERTIFICATION - It states that the City shall not refuse Second reading and adoption to grant a permit or approval of work to any person who doesrnot possess a plumbing contractor's certificate or registration. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that reading this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. Motion fails The motion failed to carry by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Noes: None ABSENT: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Abstain: Councilman Hobel Councilman Hobel explained he was absent at the meeting this item was discussed. Motion to continue. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unani- mously carried that the second reading be continued for one week. DECISION ON ACTION TO BE At the meeting of August 15, 1972, TAKEN ON LIGHTING AT Mr. Peter Shenas, attorney for Mr. WHISPERING TREES BONITA Frank E. Ferreira, requested a continuance of this matter for a period of one week. Further continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and ._ unanimously carried that this matter be continued to the meeting of September 19, 1972, so that a full Council can be present to take action on the matter. - 3 - REPORT ON PARK, RECREATION In a written report to the Council, City AND OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE ~lanager Thomson recommended that a bond issue not be placed on the November 1972 ballot. Mr. Thomson based this recommendation on: (1) acquisition and develppment of additional park areas would require an increase in the Parks and Recreation budget which is restricted by Charter to 30¢; (2) Planning Department is in the process of developing a revised Parks and Recreation 5laster Plan, and an Open Space Plan; (3) a more thorough review and modification of the plans must be made since the bond issue would be between~seven and ten million dollars. Acceptance of report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the repCrt of the City Manager be ac¢opted. REPORT ON PROPOSED SIX Director of Public Works Cole submitted YEAR UTILITIES UNDER- three alternate proposals for the six- GROUNDING PROGRAM year utilities undergrounding program. The Underground Utilities Advisory Committee approved the priority list modified in accordance with Alternate "B" which advances the priority of the F Street (Broadway to Third) under- grounding project so as to coincide with the work of widening the street. The funding of the program will be with money allocated to the City by the utility companies. Notification to Downtown It was moved by Councilman Scott, and Broadway Associations seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be held over and copies of the report sent to the Downtown Association and the Broadway Association for their comments. When the comments are received, a Council Conference should be scheduled (in the middle of September). REPORT ON PARKING AT Director of Parks and Recreation Hall NORMAN PARK CENTER submitted a report to the Council making the following recommendations: (1) The parking lot at Norman Park Center be reserved for senior citizens only and all cars not displaying mem- bership cards be ticketed for parking violation; (2) during special events, the members be allowed to park at the forty-three designated parking meters on the streets by displaying their membership cards on their cars. Councilman Scott indicated that he opposed recommendation number two at this time, and in all fairness, it should be held over fo~ ~ full Council vote. M~tion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried that this ~eport be held over until the next Council meeting (September 5, 1972). REPORT ON SWEETWATER In a written report to the C~uncil, VALLEY COMMUNITY PLANNING Assistant Director of Planning Williams submitted t]Lree alternate plats of the Valley area delineating Froposed boundaries as recommended by City staff, Citizen groups and by San Diego County. The community boundary as recommended by the staff is one essentially coter- minous with the Fire District boun- daries and extends to Southwestern College Estates. Mayor to send letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Mayor send a letter to the Board of Super- visors advising them of this City's desires regarding the Sweetwater Valley boundaries. REPORT ON SPECIAL SERVICES Fire Chief Smith~y presented a report TO BE PROVIDED BY THE to the Council detailing the following FIRE DEPARTMENT new programs to be implemented by the Fire Department personnel: 1. Fire Safety Patrol 2. Home Fire Safety Survey 3. Apartment Inspections Commercial and Industrial Inspections Acceptance of report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. SIGN FOR VETERANS' CARAVAN Mayor Hamilton asked for Council action concerning the request of the Veterans' Administration to display the banner sign at Fourth and F Streets. Approval of banner sign It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that approval be given to display the banner, if it meets with the staff's requirements. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hamilton announced he will present a proclamation to the veterans declaring the day of August 30, 1972, as "Veterans Assistance Day" in the City of Chula Vista. PORT DISTRICT MEETING Mayor Hamilton announced that the Port District will hold a meeting on August 29, 1972 at 2:00 p.m. at which time they may take some action on the general plan of the Bayfront. MEETING CONCERNING SHIPYARD Mayor Hamilton remarked that he met with representatives of National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, Army Corps of Engineers and the Port District. There are a number of areas to be cleared before a shipyard can be located south of G Street; however, support will be forthcoming from Mayor Wilson and Lionel Van Deerlin, and there is a probability that the project will occur. IRAPUATO TRIP Mayor Hamilton displayed newspaper clip pings ~bout Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Thorne in Irapuato, indicating that the articles would be available to anyone wishing to see them. SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY Mayor Hamilton announced that a "mini- concert" will be held in front of the Civic Center on Friday, September 1, 1972 at 12:00 noon. Eighteen members of the San Diego Youth Symphony will perform in conjunction with the muscular dystrophy can~paign. The concert is to be given in honor of the Mayor. BATHTUB REGATTA A reminder was given by the Mayor of the Bathtub Regatta sponsored by the Jaycees, to be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 27, 1972. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA The annual League,Conference will be CITIES CONFERENCE held in Anaheim on October 15-18, 1972. The Mayor asked for a vote from the Council designating a voting repre- sentative and an alternate. Voting representative and It was moved by Councilman Scott, alternate appointed seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that Mayor Hamilton and Councilman Egdahl be appointed. VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU Mayor Hamilton con~ented that he re- ceived a request from Mr. Clint Mathews, Board of Directors, for a Council Conference to discuss changes in office management and bookkeeping procedures. Council Conference scheduled It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Mobel and unanimously carried that a Conference be scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD An announcement was made by the Mayor CONTROL MEETING that the Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public hearing on September 14, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. &t National City Junior High School to discuss the flood control plans. He suggested the Attorney and staff members be designated to attend. City Manager Thomson stated he sent a memo to Planning and Public Works directing technical staff representation at this meeting. TENNIS COURTS Councilman Hobel commented that he has received a conrplaint concerning time scheduling at the tennis courts -- some of the junior groups were only allowed certain times at the tennis courts. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for report as to whether or not there is discrimination regarding playing times at the tennis courts in the City. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Councilman Hobel reported on the CPO ORGANIZATION M~ETING meeting held August 21, 1972. The Policy Committee approved the revisions in the joint powers agreement. Imperial Beach is the only city that has not ratified the agreement, along with San Diego County. The Executive Committee, on the recom- mendation of the Policy Committee, retained Richard Huff as the new Executive Director. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Mayor send a letter to the City Council of Imperial Beach stating this Council's position, asking th~m to join in with the other twelve cities. WRITTEN CO~VFDNICATIONS Request from Chamber of Mr. D. Richard Kau, President, requests Commerce to defer that the Council d~fer enforcing the enforcing abatement abatement portion of the Sign Ordinance portion of Sign Ordinance until such time as the newly-appointed Task Force Committee of the Chamber has completed its study of the sign problems and prepared recommendations for the Council. Mr. Kau further requests that the City notify all those persons of this action who were contacted previously that their signs were in violation of the Ordinance. Request for 60 days In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Niek Slijk, Executive Vice-President of the Chamber, stated the report of the Task Force Committee should be completed in 60 days. Councilman Hobel spoke against the time delay, noting the l~rio~iof months that this matter has been considered. Assistant Director of Mr. Williams commented that over 300 Planning's comments hundred letters have gone out, and to renotify each of these p~ople would be a monumental staff task. Council discussion followed regarding the request. Councilman Scott suggested just a letter to the Broadway Association and the newspaper publicity would be enough. Mr. Slijk stated the Chamber would take the responsibility of notifying the people involved. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, for 60 days seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be granted for a period of 60 days and the Chamber of Commerce be noti- fied of this action so that they, in turn, can notify all the people involved. E~C~IVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be ~l~d for personnel reasons. ~he~ouncil recessed to Executive ~s~on at 7:45 p.m. and the meeting ~c~nvened at ?:51 p.mo ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. ~i~y Cierk .... ~ - 8 -