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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/06/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 27, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren 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 meeting of June 20, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Mayor Hamilton abstained from voting since he was not present at the last meeting. REPORT ON DOWNTOWN PARKING Mro Tormny Couch, Chairman, Advisory Committee AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT of the Downtown Parking and Business Improve- AREA merit Area, requested that Council take action rescinding Ordinance No. 1372, which established the Improvement District° Mr o Couch spoke of the various meetings held by this group, and the questionnaire sent out to the merchants in the District asking if they would support the District. The majority vote was to dissolve the District. Mr. Couch made reference to the memo sent to the City Council from City Attorney Lindberg in which he stated that, although the Council has the power to establish a District, it does not have the power to disestablish the District. City Attorney's opinion Mr~ Lindberg explained that the Council established the District, under the authority granted by the State Law - the right to levy an additional tax to provide for the operational budget of the Improvement District. Assemblyman Deddeh has introduced amendments to the Parking and Improvement Distriet Act of 1951~ which will provide for the dis- establishment of districts. It would be the recommendation of the City Attorney that the City Council await legislative direction as to the proper procedure for undertaking such Zero budget presented Mr o Couch stated that the Advisory Committee of the Downtown Improvement District is presenting a zero budget to the Council. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council accept the report of the Advisory Committee of the presentation of the zero budget. Standlee McMains Mro McMains stated he owns the business at 234 Guava Avenue 279 Third Avenue and spoke of the many con- tributions he has made throughout the years to the area. He questioned where the money will now come from for the Christmas lights, street lights, promotions, etc. He requested the ordinance stay as it is, because in one year from now, the people opposing the Dis- trict will realize they need to raise money for the area° Dick Kau, President Mr o Kau declared that it would be a shame to Chamber of Commerce have this District "die a premature death." The Board of Directors of the Chamber feels strongly that the only way the area can sur- vive is through this Improvement District. Mayor Hamilton Mayor Hamilton commented on the great dealofm~s- understanding that has arisen through the establishment of this District. He explained that the Council is not trying to run the business area - it was merely following the laws of the State of California in establish- ing the District. The tax assessments were made by the merchants who formed the group. The Mayor then briefly discussed the bills presently before the State Legislators for redevelopment of business areas. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ken Wessell Mr. Wessell requested that the Council adopt 223 Third Avenue the following policy in regard to the Down~ President~ Downtown town Parking and Improvement Area: Association 1o Do not rescind Ordinance 1372. 2o Place a three-month moratorium on the collection of fees that would be retroactive to July 1. 3. Direct the elscted Advisory Committee to prepare a budget and make plans for the future of the Downtown area. If the Committee does not do this, then the Council should relieve them of their responsibility and appoint a new committee, such as the City does now with cormmissions and boards. 4. Proceedings should terminate only if protests are made by the businesses in the area that pay the majority of the taxes within the area under the general business license Mr. Wessell stated that the Advisory Committee sent out 235 questionnaires, and only 80 questionnaires were returned. Even if all 80 voted "yes," it could not be considered a majority vote. Only 54 of the 80, or 22.9%, stated they wanted the Ordinance rescinded. Mr. Wessell delineated the expenses of the District, which have been paid by the Downtown Association since January 1, 1972. June Barber Mrs. Barber stated she is 100% for rescinding 332 Third Avenue the Ordinance° She does not believe she should be assessed ten times her license fee. As for contributions to any promotion along Third Avenue, she has never been asked to contribute. Mrs. Barber commented that she would store the Santa Claus free of charge. Tommy Couch Mr. Couch alleged that keeping the ordinance 293 Third Avenue in force would be of no benefit - and would accomplish nothing. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's inquiry, Mr. Couch stated that the six members elected to the Advisory Board did not run on a plat- form of abolishing the District. Councilman Egdahl felt the majority of the merchants were opposed to the fee structure and not to the District. He added it should be the role of the Advisory Committee to suggest a different fee schedule. Richard Kayser Mr. Kayser related the problems he is having 1644 Oleander Avenue with children playing ball in the adjacent field and coming across to his property, destroying his shrubs and flowers. He talked to the Police Department about this, and they remarked that a good number of their calls concern this one complaint. Mr. Kayser asked if the Council could help him on this problem. Referred to City Attorney Mayor Hamilton directed that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for recommenda~ tiOno K. Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk discussed the traffic pattern on H Street that will ensue when the on and off ramps are closed down on Interstate 5 when the freeway will be widened. The merchants located between Broadway and the freeway will be affected. Mr. Slijk asked that the directional sign used for th& E Street rerouting be used for this route also. He further asked that the Council direct that the sign be painted out and then, when the time comes (November 1) have the sign repainted and close to the E Street bridge re- routing the traffic to H Street. Referred to City Manager Mayor Hamilton directed that this matter be referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council recess to convene in Executive Session for purposes of salary negotiations and litigation. The Council recessed at 8:03 p.mo, and the meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. POLICE F. ELIEF REQUEST City Attorney Lindberg reported that the Police Relief Association would like to use Memorial Bowl on July 13 and 14 for a circus performance. The proceeds will go toward their retirement fund, general fund, and relief fund. This has been approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the approval be granted. - 3 - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) This item was continued from the last 1911 BLOCK ACT - ARIZONA meeting because the City Clerk received STREET ANNEXATION a petition of protest to the annexation. The continuance was needed to determine the validity of these signatures. In a report to the Council, the City Clerk stated that the signatures were verified and they represent 71.9% of the total valuation of the annexation. Continuance requested The City Clerk noted a letter received from Gordon Rubin, attorney for the protestors, requesting a 60-day continuance on the hearing. Continuance granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a 60-day continuance be granted. The public hearing will be scheduled for the Council meeting of September 5, 1972o ORDINANCE - (Continued to the meeting of September 5, APPROVING ARIZONA STREET - 1972.) 1911 BLOCK ACT ANNEXATION - FIRST READING City Manager Thomson gave a status report on the negotiations for the sale of this property° PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Director of Planning Warren explained that AMENDMENT TO CHULA VISTA this item was continued from the last meeting GENERAL PLAN so that a full Council coula be present. Mr. Warren submitted a map noting the pro- perty in question as 30 acres east of Inter- state 805 south of Zenith Subdivision. The property is currently shown as park and open land on the General Plan. American Housing Guild has requested a change in land use to allow residential development, presumably medium density residential. Prior to this request, A~nerican Housing filed a tentative subdivision map, consisting of 85 lots, for this property. The staff recommended denial of the map based partially on non-conformance to the General Plan. The City Attorney has ruled that to deny a sub- division map based solely upon non-comformance to the General Plan when the Plan delineates the subject property as public use would be inverse condemnation. Mr. Warren added that the Council has two alternatives: (1) acquire the 29 acres in total; (2) ask the landowner to submit plans for a planned unit development for the upper portion of the high ground, then in exchange, retain the canyon portion as originally planned. Council discussion Council discussion ensued on the negotiations in progress. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. - 4 - Donald Worley, Attorney Mr. Worley stated he is representing American Seltzer, Caplan, Wilkins & Housing Guild. He stated his client has been McMahon negotiating with the staff for a number of 3003 Fourth Avenue months, but this has not been fruitful. They San Diego feel the City should either buy the property or allow the development. Mr~ Worley stated that the Planning Cormnission denied the tentative map on March 20, 1972, based on the following condition, among others: the map does not conform to the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista, ... the General Plan designates it as parks and open space. This finding was based on a section in the Business and Professional Code of the State Law. Because of this law, residential deve- lopment cannot occur on the property; there- fore, they are requesting that the Council modify the General Plan for this area from parks and open space to residential use~ so that approval of their tentative map can be approved. Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition were: Paul Stuler, 1384 Oleander; John Wade, 486 Thrush; Fred Drew, 1275 Banner Avenue; Endina Wade, 486 Thrush; Roger Johnson, 1403 Ocala Court; Joseph Trummell, 1172 Oasis Street. They stated as their reasons: (1) if the Council desires to satisfy the people in this area, just refuse to give American Housing what they request; (2) keep it as open space for the children to play in; (3) they noted the petition submitted to the Planning Commission; (4) eight people in the audience raised their hands as opposing and not having signed the petition; (5) legal aspect of the request was questioned. Public hearing closed Their being no further con~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Maintenance District Councilman Egdahl asked if the people objecting to this request were informed about the Park and Open Space Improvement District, whereby 25% of the residents could call for a formation of the District. City Attorney Lindberg stated he discussed this with a couple of the parties; they felt it should be explored. Land swap and appraisals The Council held a discussion as to the amount of the appraisal of the land and the original request for the land swap. Suggestion offered Councilman Hyde suggested the Council deny the request and the map and direct the staff to continue negotiations with American Mousing Guild for a plan which would consider a planned unit development for a portion of the property which would be compatible and acceptable, in exchange for which the open space that would be achieved by a suitable planned unit development would be contiguous with and supportive of the park area. If there are some portions in excess of that which is deemed reasonable to demand for open space in a PUD, the Council be asked to consider whether or not they will purchase the property. Motion to deny It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request for an amendment to the General Plan be denied. Findings for denial In answer to Councilman Scott's query, the City Attorney stated that in order to make a change in the General Plan, there would have to be findings of fact. If there were no findings made to the Council, the Council would be obligated to retain the plan as it exists. Recess A recess was called at 9:20 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. RECOMMENDATION OF CITY Director of Planning Warren submitted the PLANNING COMMISSION tentative map noting the location as south- CONCERNING TENTATIVE west of Greg Rogers Park, east of 1-805 SUBDIVISION MAP OF comprising 30 acres of land. The subdivision ZENITH, UNIT NO. 2 would contain 85 single family dwellings and Palomar Street would pass through the center of the development. The General Plan places this property in an open space category. The Planning Con~nission recommended denial of the map based on non-conformance to several sections of the State Map Act and the Chula Vista Subdivision Ordinance. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the tentative map be filed. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Director of Planning Warren explained that CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE this item has been continued several times OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY to give the City an opportunity to complete LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF negotiations for the acquisition of this ALBANY AVENUE BETWEEN TREMONT property. AND MONTGOMERY STREETS Mr. Warren recormnended the hearing proceed since it is unlikely that the negotiations will be completed in the near future. The property involves four acres located on the east side of Albany Avenue between Tremont and Montgomery Street. It is adja- cent to an elementary school site and the City Council has authorized condemnation for acquisition as a neighborhood park. Mr. Warren noted the land use in the area, which is primarily residenial use. The Planning Commission found the request for R-3 zoning to be in conflict with the General Plan and incompatible with adjacent use, and recom- mends the property be rezoned from I-L to R-1. Appraisal of land City Attorney Lindberg reported that the appraisal was based on R-1 zoning. This was the concept utilized in rendering a fair market value of the property. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Mrs. Celia Arellano Mrs. Arellano stated she is the owner of the four acres involved. She discussed the fact that at one time the property was zoned M-l, then I-L, R-3 and now it is R-1. She felt her constitutional rights were being affected concerning her land, and asked that the City retain it in the I-L category. Fred A. R. Drew Mr. Drew noted the land uses in the area. 1275 Banner Avenue He stated there is no open space available for this community; this acreage is con- stantly being used by the children to play ball. Mr. Drew requested that if the Council is not going to leave this as open space, then it should be left in the industrial category - the people in the area do not want residential use for the property. Councilman Scott noted the plan with the School District - the landscape planner has a joint school-park complex study for this area, and negotiations are being made to purchase the property for park purposes. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED EAST by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried OF ALBANY AVENUE BETWEEN TREMONT that the I-L zoning be maintained for this AND MONTGOMERY STREETS FROM I-L property. TO R-1 - FIRST READING Referred back to Planning Commission Mayor Hamilton directed that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for a report. PUBLIC HEARING - By Resolution No. 6462, approved June 10, CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION 1972, the Council set this date for a public OF CITY'S BUDGET FOR hearing to consider the adoption of the City's FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 budget for the fiscal year 1972-73. RESOLUTION NO. 6490 - APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 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~ Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 6491 - APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the hearing. Charles Frier Mr. Frier stated he is representing the 772 Jefferson Chula Vista Firefighters. He discussed the meetings held with the management team on negotiations, at which the Fire- fighters submitted wages and benefit in- creases which they felt were fair and reasonable. These were rejected and only a 5% wage increase was offered° They then requested mediation and were refused. Mr. Frier claimed that 50% of the Firefighters below the officer rank have resigned in the last four years because of poor working conditions in the department and not willing to subsidize the City's budget. The Fire- fighters refuse to sign any Memorandum of Understanding that would include less than a 7-1/2% wage increase and paid dependent's medical insurance. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 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. 6492 - APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- STANDING CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised~ Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -8 - RESOLUTION NO. 6493 - APPROVING AND ADOPTINGAMENDMENT TO RULE II OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND 1972-73 AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN OTHER CIVIL SERVICE RULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. James Dyar Mr. Dyar stated he is representing the Fire- 173 Rivera Court fighters' Association and discussed the Employer-Employee Policy° He questioned whether this appearance before the Council was a part of the resolution of impasse procedure set forth in the policy. City Attorney Lindberg explained the Brown Act, whereby the Council is prohibited from recessing to Executive Session with the Firefighters to negotiate for salaries. Mr~ Dyar declared that the Firefighters are worth more than the 5% wage increase. It is their opinion that city employees should not be asked to subsidize the budget or tax rate. Joe Raynes Mro Raynes stated he is a member of the Wage 65 Mitscher Street Committee of the Firefighters' Association and pointed out the "frustrations in trying to negotiate." He asked Council's reconsidera- tion of their requests. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by tbe following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6494 - APPROVING ESTABLISHMENT OF WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Resolution offered O£fered 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, Hyde, Egdahl~ S~ott Noes: None Absent: None -9 - RESOLUTION NO. 6495 - APPROVING ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972-73 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing~ Major Herbert Fo Olney Major Olney asked for reconsideration of USMC, Treasurer, the funds budgeted for Our House for the Our House next fiscal year. He explained that the budget for the new location is $1400 more than that of the previous location. They are $3500 short of a projected budget for this next fiscal year. This is a threat to the wages of the salaried staff. County funds Mayor Hamikon stated that the County has $2,000,000 in requests, but only $200,000 to actually give out; therefore, the por- tion requested by Our House is "up for grabs." Council discussion followed on the one-third decrease in the allocated funds this year by the County and the possibility of Our House obtaining a federal grant. Federal grant Major Olney commented that if the federal grant is approved, there will be no deficit in this operation. He requested that some provision be made, on a quarterly basis, to cover Our House operation in the event the federal grant is not approved. OUr House to submit requests Mayor Hamilton suggested that the Council to Council be aware of this condition and that it offer all the support it can regarding the federal grant. If the Our House operation does get into financial problems, they should come before the Council and considera- tion will be given at that time. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1403 - Director of Planning Warren reported that APPROVING RIENSTRA'S ORANGE this annexation has been approved by LAFCO. AVENUE ANNEXATION - The property involves 87.75 acres of FIRST READING essentially vacant land located between the Princess Manor Subdivision and Loma Verde Park, south of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company right of way and extending to Wood- lawn Park. Orange Avenue bisects the annexa- tion approximately through the middle. The property has been prezoned R-1. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion included the the condition that American Housing Guild - 10 - consent to an alteration in Unit 2 of the tentative map approved for the property as needed to accommodate a neighborhood park in the southern portion of this annexation. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6496 - In a memo to the Council, City Attorney FINDING THAT IT IS TO THE CITY'S Lindberg explained that the Redactron BEST INTEREST TO PURCHASE THE Automated Typing Machine is the only REDACTRON AUTOMATED TYPING machine currently on the market providing MACHINE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH certain performance standards desired by THE BIDDING PROCEDURE the City Attorney's Office and the City Clerk's Office. He added it would be im- practical and infeasible to go out to bid on this machine since it has been deter- mined that there is but one sole supplier of the Redactron machine. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6497 - The Purchasing Agent reported that bids were ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING mailed to four vendors; one vendor responded: CONTRACT FOR ONE ROOT CUTTER West Point Industries, Inc., in the amount of $7,265°00° Three of tha vendors statad they were unable to bid since there is only one manufacturer of this item, which is West Point Industries. It was recommended that the Council accept the bid and award the contract to West Point Industries, Inc. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Mobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOo 6498 - The Purchasing Agent reported that six vendors ACCEPTING BEDS AND AWARDING were sant bidding forms, and four vendors CONTRACT FOR ONE 35 FOOT responded: AERIAL PERSONNEL PLATFORM A1 Asher & Son, Inc. $ 9,700.28 Asplundh Equipment Sales 10,373o82 A.B. Chance Company 11,050.00 Burruss Engine & Body Co. 12,346o00 The Director of Public Works, Lane Cole, listed the critical area where tha first three bidders did not meet specifications. - 11 - It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Burruss Engine & Body Company in the amount of $12,963.30 (including tax). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6499 - Director of Public Works Cole explained that DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO this subdivision will be served by several HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPOSING private roads connected to a City street - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING H Street. The developer has requested that MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE Traffic Code rules be imposed on the private STREETS AND PARKING AREAS IN roads and parking areas within the roadway EL RANCHO DEL REY SUBDIVISION, system in this subdivision to permit policing UNIT NO. 2 of the private streets by the Police Depart- ment. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6500 - Director of Public Works Cole reported that DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION Mro Robert H. Hammond has submitted the TO VACATE A PORTION OF request for the street vacation and has paid BONITA ROAD the required fees. The proposed street vacation is on the northerly side of Bonita Road between Allen School Road and Otay Lakes Road and will result in a uniform 50-foot width for the northerly half of Bonita Road. The Planning Gormmission recormnended approval subject to the reservation of the drainage easement for the City. The California- American Water Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company's reservation of easements have been incorporated into the legal description of the proposed vacation. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6501 - City Attorney Lindber8 reported that the APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR modifications to the agreement as directed OPERATION OF CHULA VISTA by the City Council at the last meeting MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE have been incorporated into the agreement. RESTAURANT-BAR FACILITY This had to do primarily with Article 5 - Prices and Proposed Type of Operation. He reported that he talked to the attorney representing the lessee and although they are not happy with the modifications to the - 12 - agreement, the attorney stated they would sign the contract as he felt it was essential that they get on with this matter. In answer to the Council's inquiry, Mr. Lindberg stated it was made quite clear to the lessee that if he comes back in two years with a proposal for a motel operation, it will go out to bid. A discussion was held on certain aspects of the contract. Mr. Emerson Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated it was his understanding that the rent would be $300 per month or a sum equal to 4% of the gross proceeds. City Manager Thomson indicated this was correct. 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, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 6502 - This resolution urges the Federal Communi- URGING THE GRANT OF CABLE cations Cormmission to diligently and TELEVISION SYSTEM CERTIFICATE expeditiously grant a Certificate of OF COMPLIANCE Compliance consistent with the new Cable Televisien Rules and Regulations, to Mission Cable TV, Inc., withoatfu~zber delay. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes; None Absent: None REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO Director of Public Works Cole stated that CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE WIDENING this project includes the widening of J OF J STtLEET FROM INTERSTATE 5 Street, the installation of a landscaped TO EAST PARK LAifE median and irrigation system, the installa- tion of traffic signals and ornamental street lights. He discussed the project schedule, which will be completed by November 14, 1972. Mr. Cole reported that the cost of the project is estimated at $170,000 - approximately $127,500 has been budgeted from gas tax funds; however, since the estimate, the Council directed that center island landscaping be included. In order to retain maximum availability of gas tax funds, a budget transfer will be made after receipt of bids. Motion to call for bids It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to call for bids for the widening of J Street from Interstate 5 to East Park Lane. - 13 ~ REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO On March 7, 1972, the City Council, by CALL FOR BIDS TO CONSTRUCT A Resolution No. 6363, approved an agreement SEWER IN HILLTOP DRIVE FROM with the owners of properties of 911, 917, L STREET TO DONAHOE STREET - 921, 927, 910 and 940 Hilltop Drive and DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 18 L Street to provide sewer service. Plans and specifications for the construction of the sewer facilities have been prepared - the engineer's cost estimate is $18,300. The property owners are to pay the entire construction cost. Authorization to call for bids It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to call for bids to construct a sewer in Hilltop Drive from L Street to Donahoe Street. ORDINANCE NO. 1401 - This ordinance was placed on its first AMENDING CITY CODE, PERTAINING reading during the budget session of TO SEWER SERVICE REVENUE FUND June 8, 1972. AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF SAID FUND - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this reading ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1402 - This ordinance was placed on its first A.MENDING CITY CODE RELATING reading at the meeting of June 20, 1972. TO ART FIGURE STUDIOS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the folloming vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilmen Hamilton, Hobel RECONSIDERATION OF SAFETY The Safety Cormnlssion's recommendations to COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS alleviate the traffic hazard at 660 L Street REGAl{DING 660 L STREET were discussed. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded recommendations by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Safety Commission's recommenda- tions of the following conditions be approved: (1) "No Left Turns" signs be established; (2) "Entrance 0nly" be indicated for the new driveway from Colorado Avenue. Suggestion for two-way left Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, turn lanes presented a plat noting the location of the property. He would recommend a two-way left turn lane on L Street. This would serve the other businesge~ along this street, as well as the residents. - 14 - Mayor Hamilton stated he would like to see the staff make a report on the two-way left turn lanes and refer it to the Safety Commission for cormnents, before bringing it to the Council. Included in motion Councilman Hyde stated he would include this in his motion. Councilman Egdahl agreed to the second, and it was unanimously carried. REPORT ON AIR CONDITIONING In a written report to the Council, City OF CIVIC CENTER Manager Thomson recommended that piecemeal air conditioning of the Civic Center not occur. The cost of installing it in the entire City Hall would cost approximately $80,000 to $100,000. He further recom- mended that attic fans be installed in the City Attorney's and South Wing Conference Roomm;and if Council approves, the units for the City Attorney's office, that approval be given to provide for the needs of the entire east side of the building. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Manager's report be accepted and regrets sent to the City Attorney. To clarify the motion: It is recommended that piecemeal air conditioning not occur, and this matter be referred to the C.I.P. Committee; and that attic fans at a total cost of less than $250 be installed in the City Attorney's and South Wing Conference REPORT ON AZTEC BUS LINES City Manager Thomson reported that he met CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS with the representatives of Aztec Bus Lines. Based on the calculations made by the Administrative staff, they stated they would be willing to go on a two-year lease with the $225 a day rate level for a total 1972-73 cost of $69,080. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Manager's report be accepted. New buses In answer to Council's query~ Mr. Patrick Doogan, Vice-President of Aztec Bus Lines, stated probably two new buses will be added to the Chula Vista line next year. Even- tually~ the City will have all new buses. Mini-buses were not considered by the Bus Company. Buses to be repainted Councilman Hobel asked when the buses were going to be repalnted and the name "Chula Vista" painted on instead of "Aztec Bus Lines." Mr0 Doogan stated this would be done. Councilman Scott stated the stipulation should be put into the agreement as to how the new equipment will be brought into the City - the number and the dates. - 15 - REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF City Manager Thomson referred to a written URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMS BY report submitted by Jack Ratelle, Adminis- THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA trative Assistant, regarding the utilization of urban renewal programs by the City of Chula Vista. The two basic programs covered in the report are the Community Redevelop- ment Law of California and the Federal Neighborhood Development Program. Report on workshop Mayor Hamilton discussed the workshop he attended at the Mayor's Conference in New Orleans, Community Development, whereby it was reported that the Federal government will make available to cities this year a considerable sum of money with no strings attached allowing the cities to develop their own programs. He asked that the Council wait to see what happens on this, before taking action. Councilman Hyde suggested copies of this report be made available to the Downtown Association, Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Improvement District and Broadway Association. Councilman Scott remarked this was a very well-written report. Council Conference set It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and this item be put on the list of items for Council Conferences° SUBMITTAL OF TOPICS STUDY On June 16, 1970, Resolution No. 5688, the AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Council approved an agreement with Alan M. Voorhees & Associates to prepare a TOPICS Study and Improvement Program report. This report is now ready for Council consideration. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, requested a Council Conference to discuss the report and the implementation of its recormnendations. Council Conference set It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set to discuss this report. REVENUE-SHARING BILL Mayor Hamilton referred to the Mayor's Conference in New Orleans in which dis- cussion was held on the Revenue-Sharing Bill, which was passed with a closed-rule (no amendments to be added to it). When it was known that there We~ not enough votes to pass the Congressional Bill, calls were made to the representatives. Mayor Ramilton mtated his calls to Representative Van Deerlin resulted in two "no" votes - one on the closed rule and one on the Revenue Sharing bill. He added that numerous calls and telegrams were sent to Representative Van Deerlin from Chula Vista, Mayor Pete Wilson of San Diego, and the National City and Imperial Beach Councils. - 16 - At this Conference, the Mayors were assured that the Bill would go through the Congress in 30 days; there will be amendments, but these will be stripped because of the closed rule. It was indicated that Chula Vista's share would be $900,000. Referred to City Manager Mayor Hamilton asked the City Manager to find out all he can about the Bill, and to what uses this money can be expended. COMMUNITY-REDEVELOPMENT BILL Mayor Hamilton discussed the Community- Redevelopment Bill, which involves funds amounting to two billion dollars. The Representatives are trying to put this bill through with no strings attached allowing the communities to make their own plans for the use of these funds. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Councilman Scott noted the publicity the ORGANIZATION County Board of Supervisors are getting regarding CPO. He felt Chula Vista should have a position paper in order to relate this Council's position on this matter, and to urge the San Diego Section of the League of California Cities to take a position. Motion for position paper It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to put out a position paper, and this be given to the press and sent to the other cities, on why the City of Chula Vista is for CPO as the Council sees it on the joint powers agreement or through the legislature. Amendment to motion Councilman Hobel amended the motion to have this position paper read into the record at the meeting to be held on July 7, 1972, in San Diego headed by Senator Burgener. CPO OFFICERS Councilman Scott discussed the new slate of officers and questioned the position of the alternates. Councilman Hobel explained that this was for the Executive Committee - the City still has its rights on the Policy Cormnittee. VACANCIES ON COMMISSIONS Councilman Hobel noted the three vacancies on the International Friendship Commission and seven on the Youth Commission~ as well as some on other commissions. He requested press coverage on these vacancies in the hope that more applications would be forth- coming. COLT LEAGUE Councilman Egdahl referred to the memo sent by the City Manager in which he recom- mended that the request of the Colt League for a backstop be filed, subject to study which will be prepared for the entire property of that park. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. ABSENCE FROM M~ETING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that Councilman Egdahl be excused from the meeting of July 11, 1972. VACATION FOR CITY MANAGER It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that approval be given to a~vacation for the City Manager from June 30, 1972 through July 24, 1972. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from City of The City of Westminster is seeking Westminster pertaining to Council support of their resolutions adoption of State laws urging the State Legislature to adopt regarding the judicial process laws simplifying and modernizing the judicial process of the California Judicial System. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried that the request be filed. Request for closing of street Mrs. Joan M. Cook, 777 Guava Avenue, is requesting permission to close off the street between 755 and 777 Guava Avenue - a dead end street - for the purpose of having a block party on Tuesday, July 4, 1972 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Motion to approve request It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unani- mously carried that permission be granted, after it is checked out and approved by staff. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 1972 at 7 p.m. ~ ~ City C~k - 18 -