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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/07/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday - 3:00 P.M. July 26~ 1972 An adjourned regular meeting was held by the City Council of Chula Vista, California, on the above date beginning at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: Councilman Hobel Also present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant Director of Planning Williams, Associate Planner Lee, Administrative Assistant Ratelle PARK SITES - Mr. Jerry Linton, representing American ~d~ERICAN HOUSING GUILD Housing Guild, 3247 Mission Village Drive, San Diego, discussed the park sites in the proposed Larkhaven subdivision. He is be- fore the Council today to find out whether or not they feel there is a need for a park site here, and if they are prepared to purchase the site. Mr. Linton explained that AHG has been holding off filing a subdivision map until these questions have been resolved. The site involves approximately five acres of land, and AHG is willing to sell it to the City for $13,000 an acre. HUD Negotiations Mr. Jack Ratelle, Administrative Assistant, discussed the current negotiations with HUD. After a meeting with its representative last week HUD requested the City to make a formal application for an alternative site. This was done and an answer should be forthcoming from HUD within a week. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, Mr. Ratelle remarked that HUD has earmarked approximately $112,000 for Chula Vista. Mr. Bourcier, Acting City Manager, stated that amount was just for acquisition - the cost of development needs to be considered. Staff presentation Mr. Kenneth Lee, Associate Planner, submitted a map of the area and the three alternative park sites being considered. He reviewed each site, its location, and access to the surround- ing area. Mr. Lee noted the area in the County for which a subdivision map has just been filed. Council discussion Council discussion followed relative to park site fees, the fact that the subdivision did not provide for right-of-way or access, and ~sking the County to have the developers con- tribute the same amount of money for park development since the proposed park will serve the entire area. Staff's recommendation Assistant Director Williams indicated the staff was not ready, at this time, to make a specific recommendation on any one of the three alter- nate park sites - the cost factor would have to be considered for one thing. City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg wondered what con- sideration should be given to the LAFCO requirement and the concern of the people in the Woodla~m Park area. These people were very much pleased with the fact that they would have direct access to the park, as originally proposed. To choose an al- ternative site would remove the immediate access and whatever benefit might be de- rived from having a park land area immedia- tely adjacent to Woodlawn Park. Motion for park site It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that there be a park site in this area. Park fees Mr. Williams, in answer to Councilman Hyde's questions, stated this particular park is not definitely pinpointed on the Park Plan. The Park Service District Map, which has recently been completed, has some revisions to the Park Plan, which plan was adopted based on current available land. The present ordinance enables the City to collect two separate fees: (1) park fee or in-lieu dedication; (2) residential con- struction tax. In this particular area, the City would get little or no money from park fees; however, the residential construction tax will be a little over $70,000. In-lieu fees would have to be spent in the area where they are collected. Staff to work with developer Mayor Hamilton informed Mr. Linton that the Planning staff would work with him to accept a plan that would not entail redesigning of their subdivision. Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore discussed the meeting she attended 1134 Tobias Drive at the Castle Park High School last week in which County representatives were present and stated that the County would dedicate three parks in this area. They didn't ela- borate on the specific sites, and would not commit themselves other than to say that one site would be near the Oxford Street Post Office. Sphere of Influence Council discussion ensued on the City's sphere of influence and requiring the County to collect park dedication fees. Motion to file protest with It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded County by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an official protest be filed with the County concerning the subdivision map re- cently filed in this area stating that this area is within this City's sphere of in- fluence, and if it is developed in an urban atmosphere, it should come into the City of Chula Vista. Supervisor Walsh to be called Councilman Hyde felt that the Mayor or City Manager should call Supervisor Walsh and dis- cuss this matter directly with him. Greg Rogers Park Site Mr. Linton submitted a map noting a 28-acre parcel of land lying between Greg Rogers Park and Interstate 805, and'south of Zenith Subdivision. He explained the negotia- tions made with the City for the sale and/or exchange of land for the property. AHG is offering this for sale to the City at approxi- mately $6,000 an acre. Question of streets going councilman scott questioned whether Palomar through Street and Oleander Avenue would be going through this area. It would mean putting in the public improvements: streets~ drainage, etc., plus the cost of the acquisition of the park site - approximately $168,000, and it would break up the open space. Bond issue discussed Mayor Hamilton commented that perhaps now is the time to discuss a bond issue for the acquisition of park sites. Council discussion followed as to the time element involved in getting a bond issue on the November ballot. City Attorney Lindberg stated a request to the Board of Supervisors for a consolidated ballot would have to be made by August 25, and all material relative to the bond issue would have to be finalized by September 5, 1972. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to come back with a recommendation to the Council within 60 days, as to (i) question of whether Ole- ander and Palomar will go through this area, and (2) decisions as to the acquisition of the park site. Motion to refer to Planning It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by and Parks & Recreation Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried Departments for study that the Planning Department and the Parks & Recreation Department conduct a study re- garding acquisition and development of park lands. A recommendation is to be brought back to the City Council prior to the date the Council must act on it in order to have a bond issue on the November ballot. The study is to cover the practicability, de- sirability, and any other factors to be con- sidered. AUTOMOBILE PARKS STUDY - Assistant Director of Planning Williams DIRECTOR OF PLANNING referred to the report submitted to the Council regarding the desirability of an automobile sales park in the City. Mr. Williams stated that the location of the appropriate site, the actual development of the auto park, and the interest and investment which will hav~ to be made on the part of the auto dealers would take a considerable amount of time. It would be the staff's recommendation that the Council review the Auto Park Study plan and direct the staff to continue the search for an appropriate site for this sales park, and to work with the auto dealers on this. The staff will submit periodic reports to the Council. Motion for staff to continue It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded work on Auto Park by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to continue work on the Auto Park, continue working with the auto dealers, and to submit periodic status reports to the Council. SLIDE PRESENTATION Mr. Lou Quinney, Assistant Planner, showed a slide presentation of an auto sales park in Riverside. COUNCIL CONFERENCES City Clerk F~lasz stated that the Chamber of Commerce Lease was scheduled to be dis- cussed at the Conference scheduled for Thursday, August 3; however, she received a call from Mr. Niek Slijk of the Chamber of Commerce asking that this be postponed until after August 15, in order that the Chairman might attend. The Council concurred that this matter be rescheduled. COUNCIL REPRESENTATION A list of the different committees and or- ON VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ganizations on which Council is represented was submitted to the Council. The different committee representations were discussed with the following concurrences: American Bicentennial Celebration Committee - Mr. Sid Cornell Border Cities Conference - Chairman of IFC City Beautification (a Chamber of Commercei committee - Councilman Hyde Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Mayor will attend whenever possible Civil Defense - Councilman Egdahl Comprehensive Health Planning Organization - no representation Comprehensive Planning Organization - Councilman Hobel Financial aspect referred Council discussion followed as to appoint- to City Attorney ing an Alternate. Councilman Scott suggested the Vice-Mayor be the Alternate each year. Councilman Hyde discussed the hardship it would cause him to attend, stating he would be docked approximately $100 per day from his job, and with four meetings a month, this would be unreasonable. Councilman Hyde in- quired whether the City would bear the ex- pense of the representative. The Council directed that the City Attorney research this matter and report back to the Council. International Friendship Club - no represen- tation Legislative Committee - Councilman Scott LAFCO - Mayor Hamilton Park-School Committee - Councilman Scott Street Tree Committee - Councilman Hyde S.D. County Human Relations Commission - no representation San Diego Unified Port District - Commissioner appointed by Council Town Affliation Association - no representation Economic Opportunity Commission - no represen- tation G. I. Forum - no representation Motion for appointments It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by to committees Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that all committee appointees be made by the Mayor. MEETING ON FIFTH TUESDAY Mayor Hamilton asked the Council members for their opinion as to whether or not a meeting should be scheduled for the fifth Tuesday of this month. - 4 It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that no meeting be scheduled for August 29, 1972. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING Councilman Egdahl presented the Council with BAYFRONT a note from Mr. Wayne Smith regarding public hearings. Mr. Smith wrote the note after listening to public testimony given at the Bayfront Study hearing. The Council asked Councilman Egdahl to obtain more specifics on this matter. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. City Clerk - 5 -