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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/04/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 11, 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, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, 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 Councilman Scott noted a correction on page 9 of the minutes regarding a request by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the use of the F Street School site for a carnival. The minutes stated it was the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of April 4, 1972, be approved as corrected, copies having been sen% to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER ~ayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Herb Lathan of the International Friend- ship Commission as guest commissioner for this meeting. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. K. Niek Slijk, Executive Director CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of the Chamber of Commerce, submitted the financial report. K. Niek Slijk, Executive Director REPORT FROM CHAMBER OF Mrs. Anderson briefly reviewed the COMMERCE TRANSPORTATION report of the TASK Force Committee. COMMITTEE The recommendations made by the committee are: (1) the City continue Mrs. Eleanor Anderson the bus system beyond the June 30 Chairman Task Force expiration date through June 30, Committee 1977; (2) routes be expanded to en- compass Southwestern College; (3) City use it~ unencumbered share of Senate Bill 325 funds to support and better the bus service; (4) City seek federal funds under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1970 to finance the purchase of new buses. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. City Manager Thomson stated it was the staff intent to con~ider the entire report at budqet time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Frederick A. R. Drew Mr. Drew wished all the candidates 1275 Banner Avenue "good luck" in the election being held today. Niek Slijk, Director Mr. Slijk asked that the Council Chamber of Commerce refer to staff the dangerous dip at First Avenue and E Street. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff. Comment on Oral Communications Mr. Slijk suggested that Oral Com- munications be extended again at the end of the agenda to give people a chance to talk on the items con- sidered by the Council. City Attorney Lindberg explained that anyone wishing to speak on any item during the meeting is welcome to do so. Comment on Boards and Mr. Slijk suggested the Council give Commissions more guidance to the Commissions, especially the newer ones, and refer items to them for discussion only, to begin with, and then later on, they could explore other items. Mr. John Sipula Mr. Sipula defended Dr, Glenn's 268 Shasta Street statements made at the last meeting regarding what he termed "secret meetings. T! He felt the Councilmen should not meet individually with anyone in a "private meeting." The Council should always meet as a whole body. Councilman Hobel answered that the Council did not "condemn" Dr. Glenn -- that they did ask him to sub- stantiate the charges he made. The Council explained to Mr. Sipula that no "private or secret" meetings were ever held by them, individually or as a whole body. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDE~IN~ ~ Director of Planning Warren submitted CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY a plat noting the location of the NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF property in question. He explained BROADWAY AND K STREET - SOUTH that South Bay Chevrolet has re- BAY CHEVROLET COMPANY quested a change of zone from R-3-G-D and C-T-D to C-T-P on approximately 1.7 acres along the south side of K Street east of Broadway for the pur- pose of creating additional storage area for new automobiles. The Plan- ning ComMission has approved a pre- cise plan which consists of paved parking, etc., as required by ordi- nance and landscaping. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Mrs. Dorothy Adams Mrs. Adams stated she lives adja- 546 K Street cent to the business,and from her kitchen window, she looks right into the service area. She asked that the proposed 6 foot block wall to be constructed on the east side of the property be increased in height. Mr. Travis Reneau Mr. Reneau stated he is president South Bay Chevrolet Company of the company. He explained that the addition will house six stalls for body work; however, the stalls open southerly and not toward K Street. The balance of the stalls will be for new car work and will open toward K Street. Mr. Reneau stated he would have no objection to increasing the height of the wall. Mrs. Margaret Holcombe Mrs. Holcombe remarked it was her 797 Beech Avenue understanding that commercial use would not extend beyond one block of Broadway; this commercial ex- pansion brings it two blocks past Broadway. She asked if the resi- dents would have a guarantee that only new car work would be done in the area facing K Street. Mrs. Holcombe noted the wide openings onto K Street and asked if there would be any loading or unloading cars here. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion ensued on the need for landscaping along this property. Mr. Warren explained that there is a requirement for a solid fence with no gate or curb cuts onto K Street. The approval of the plan is subject to submission of landscaping plans. ORDINANCE NO. 1393 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED this o~dinance be placed on its first AT 562 K STREET FROM R-3-G-D reading with the provisions that: (1) AND C~T-D TO C-T-P -- th~ ~reeise plan for this development FIRST READING be brought back to Council for final approval; (2) that in the development of the plan, specific care be given to the architectural appearance of Ordinance plaoed on first the wall along K Street for appro- reading priate aesthetic design; and (3) that careful attention be given to %he height r~quirements for the wall on the east side of the property against the residential areas con- cerned. Th~ reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote; to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None - 3 RESOLUTION NO. 6394 - In a written report, Chief of Police AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF Winters explained the Police Department POLICE VEHICLES AND and Public Works Department, in conjunc- APPROPRIATING FUNDS tion with the City Manager's office, have THEREFOR concluded that it will be necessary to purchase eight vehicles at this time in order to carry out the provisions of a recently completed "Vehicle Replacement" policy for the Police Department. This resolution appropriates the amount of $31,840 for the purchase of these vehicles. Mr. Thomson, City Manager, indicated that the cost of the vehicles includes air conditioning units and the conversion to LPG. Director of Public Works Cole explained the maximum usage of the automobiles as being 80,000 miles versus 100,000 miles in previous years. Air conditioning The Council discussed the air condition- ing installation in the new vehicles and concurred with this recommendation. LPG conversion Councilman Hyde discussed the LPG con- version which will cost $450 per unit. He questioned whether this was worth it to the City in terms of operational cost of the vehicles; whether this City is the only municipality running the LPG converted vehicles; whether this conversion is significant enough to merit the expenditure of this money. Motion to defer one week It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that this resolution be deferred for one week and that staff present additional informa- tion as to the record of experience with the operation of the LPG in terms of cost and other appropriate informa- tion. City Manager Thomson stated there is a time factor involved here. The Pur- chasing Agent has indicated that Council approval to advertise for bids is needed by April 11, if the vehicles are to be replaced this year. The motion was withdrawn. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl with the stipulation that alternate bids be requested (one for the basic vehicles with air conditioning; and the other for the vehicles with the LPG conver- sion), 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 Noem~ None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6395 - On December 14, 1971, the Council APPROVING APPROPRIATION referred to the Parks & Recreation OF FUNDS FOR YOUTH BIKE Commission for a report and recom- RIDE mendation, a request from the Youth commission for a "Youth Bike Ride." On March 16, 1972, the Commission reviewed the program outline and accepted the report, with a recom- mendation that the Council appro- priate the necessary funds for implementing the Youth Bike Ride, as proposed. This resolution appropriates $180 f~om the unappro- priated surplus of the General Fund for use by the bike ride planning committee. 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. 6396 - At the public hearing for the 1911 GIVING AUTHORIZATION TO Act, Phase XIV, on April 4, 1972, PROCEED WITH 1911 BLOCK it was reported to the Council that ACT - PHASE XIV all the improvements on Block 7, north side of Georgina Street from Hilltop Drive to Claire Avenue, have been completed. This resolution reflects the Council's direction that this block be eliminated from Phase XIV of the 1911 Act. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following v~te; to- wit; AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent; None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 6397 - The public hearing on this item is GIVING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC scheduled for May 2, 1972. HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISION OF CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE COLLECTION RATES 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 AbseRt: None REQUEST FOR RELOCATION OF ROHR Director of Planning Warren explained HELIPORT ON TIDELANDS that Rohr Industries, Inc. has re- quested approval of a new location for their heliport on Tidelands. On April 3, 1972, the Planning Com- mission approved a conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: - 5 (1) any significant increase in number of daily trips that would have a detrimental effect ... would require reconsideration of the granting of this conditional use permit; (2) any conditions imposed or required by the San Diego Unified Port District shall be complied with. Abstaining from discussion Councilman Hobel stated he is ab- staining from the discussion and vote on this matter as it directly affects his employer. Approval granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott~and carried that approval be granted.for the new location of the heIiport..The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Hobel STATUS REPORT ON CITY STAFF In a report to Council, City Manager PARTICIPATION - SAN DIEGO Thomson stated the staff has been TRANSIT CORPORATION BUS in contact with Mr. Claude Page of SURVEY - CITY MANAGER San Diego Transit Corporation re- garding a joint study of bus useage, costs, and revenues affecting the City subsidy agreement with SDTC. Initial contact indicates that SDTC would like to have the City ~artici- pate in the costs of the study-- perhaps by in-lieu service of per- sonnel. No commitment has been made pending receipt of the study plan by SDTC. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON TRIAL BUS In a report to Council, City Manager SERVICE TO SOUTHWESTERN- Thomson stated the trial bus ser- CITY MANAGER vice to Southwestern College and the Bonita Shopping Center will start on May 1, 1972, and will continue for at least 30 days. The service is being provided at no extra cost to the City. Some of the new locations being served will be: the new post office at Third and J, Third Avenue south of H to L, the Bonita Shopping Center, the Municipal Golf Course and White Front. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON VISIT OF City Manager Thomson reported that BOLIVIAN OFFICIALS at the request of the Office for CITY MANAGER International Training of the U.S. State Department, a training course in government budget administration ~ 6 is being provided at the U.S. International University campus. Chula Vista participated in this program by hosting and reviewing the budget system used by this city on April 10, 1972, with two Bolivian representatives and their interpreter Dr. Moran. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON VETERANS CENTER City Manager Thomson reported to the BEING SITUATED IN CIVIC Council that on April 5, 1972, he CENTER COMPLEX ~ CITY met with ~r. Herb Lathan and Mr. MANAGER Bill Utz, Regional Manager of the Veterans Administration, and dis- cussed City assistance in terms of office space and equipment. It is tentatively planned to initiate this service in the last week of April. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. STATUS REPORT ON OTAY PARK City Manager Thomson reported to SITE ~ CITY MANAGER the Council that currently the City Landscape Architect is work- ing with school officials in development of a conceptual plan for this park site. On April 4, 1972, Council authorized funds to obtain a letter of appraisal from a registered appraiser regard- ing the subject site. The appraisal is being handled via the City Attorney's office. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON REQUEST FROM City Manager Thomson reported that JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the Director of Public Works has FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY been assigned to act as staff liaison AT F STREET & GARRETT with the Junior Chamber of Commerce AVENUE - CITY ~NAGER on this matter. The staff will pro- vide them with a plat showing the available area for the carnival and will indicate site preparation, clean up and conditions necessary for u~ of the land. Report accepted I% was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON NATIONAL City Attorney Don Lindberg gave a ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY detailed report of this Policy Act. ACT OF 1969 - CITY ATTORNEY He commented that the City is not prepared, at this date, to com- pletely delineate what will be expected in a report on a new sub- division, or prepared to define the perimeters of the ecology studies necessary in regard to zoning. Lindberg added that he feels the courts are going to dictate the need for environmental impact state- ments, and secondly, the State Law will have to be implemented as far as zoning and subdivisions are concerned. Councilman Scott felt the staff should start looking into increasing the fees for making these studies - having the burden of these fees passed on to the developer. Motion to support ECC request It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council support the Environmental Control Commission request and enlist the aid of the State Attorney General's Office and Comprehensive Planning Organization to determine what is the environmental impact of growth. Councilman Hyde commented that if this turns out to be a continuing expense, the cost of it should be reflected in a modification of the fees of development. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney's report be accepted. REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL PARK The Council referred to the written DEVELOPMENT ~ DIRECTOR OF report submitted by the Director of PLANNING Planning in which he gave a status report on the Industrial Park Land. Mr. Warren concluded that because of current priorities, his staff would begin work on an industrial market study in November 1972; and this would take three months to complete. The target date for submission of this report to the Council will be March 1973. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works Cole sub- OF EXTENSION OF D STREET - mitted a plat noting the area in DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ question. He stated it would cost CITY ENGINEER the City approximately $933 to seal coat the roadway from Minot to the alley, and a 2" A.C. from that point to D Street. - 8 In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, ~r. Cole stated that this roadway encompassed about 3% of the total comparable areas in the City that needed improvement. It would be his recommendation that this improvement be put in, as it would provide a good access to the City's pump station, and an attempt made to get a response from the property owners as to sharing the cost of the improvements. Motion to improve area It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Scott that the City put in the temporary improvements, based on the funds as stated by Mr. Cole. Mrs. Fuentes Mrs. Fuentes stated that she felt 110 Minor Avenue these residents have already paid over the years for the dust en- countered - in costs to drapery cleanings, etc. She added that all public and City trucks use this road. Mr. Bob French Mr. French declared he was willing 129 Second Avenue to contribute his share of the cost to get this street improved. Amendment to motion Councilman Hyde amended the motion and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City approach this from the point that it will pay one- half the cost, provided that the benefiting property owners also pay one-half of the material value of the cost. Council discussion Council discussed the difficulty in obtaining the necessary one-half cost of improvements from the property owners. Amendment withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his amend- ment and Councilman Hobel withdrew his second. Mr. A. Fuentes Mr. Fuentes questioned the materials 110 Second Avenue that will be used in the improvement. Motion carried The motion as made by Councilman Hobel that the City put in the temporary improvements, carried unanimously. REPORT ON EARLY IMPLEMENTATION Director of Public Works Cole referred OF BICYCLE ROUTES - DIRECTOR to the written report submitted to OF PUBLIC WORKS the Council in which it was stated that Federal funding for the pro- posed bicycle routes for the City i~ not availabl~ at this time. Council indicated its desire to proceed with the program if the funds were not available. Mr. Cole pointed out that there was one change in the report - the city of National City has requested that the City bicycle route connect with their proposed bicycle route at Edgemere and 30th. This would add to the bicycle route system the portion of Second Avenue from F Street to 30th Street, or approximately 1-3/8 mile, and approximately $1,000 to the overall cost. Mr. Cole suggested this be worked into the City's regular work schedule and accomplished by the time school is out. Recommendations approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works be approved. JOINT MEETING - COUNCIL AND Mayor Hamilton announced that a PORT COMMISSIONERS joint meeting is being planned for the Council to meet with the Board of Port Commissioners to discuss the next phase of the Bayfront study. The Director of Planning has suggested April 25 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting scheduled It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council set the date of April 25, 1972, at 6:30 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Board of Port Commissioners. OTAY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Council go on record as opposing the application of the Otay Munici- pal Water District to join the Metropolitan Sewage System. UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS ACCOUNT Councilman Eadahl requested that the staff provide the Council with a report of the itemized expendi- tures and the balance of the fund of the Unappropriated Surplus account. Mayor Hamilton asked the City Manager to provide the Council with this report. CONFERENCE SET FOR EQUESTRIAN It was moved by Councilman Hyde, AND BICYCLE CROSSING seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for April 19 to discuss the proposed Equestrian and Bicycle Crossing at Palomar Street and Interstate 805. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from ~r. Rayburn has submitted his letter Bill Rayburn, Board of Appeals of resignation from the Board of and. representative to the CPO Appeals and as a representative Goals S~b-Committee from the CPO Goals Sub-Committee. - 10 - Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter be sent to Hr. Rayburn to thank him for his work on this Board and that the Mayor appoint another member tO the Goals com- mittee. Charges discussed Councilman Scott referred to the charges made in this letter and the comments made at this meeting regarding secret meetings of the Council. Motion for Board of Ethics It was moved by Councilman Scott, to reconvene seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Board of Ethics be requested to reconvene to consider the charges made in regard to private meetings of the Council, the letter from Mr. Rayburn and his charges of misuse of public funds, and the alleged biased attitude of the Council. The Board of Ethics is to also establish guidelines for the Council and the various commissions. City Attorney Lindberg declared that the charge made by Mr. Rayburn regarding the use of public funds on behalf of the Library Bond Issue was never a determination made by this City Council beyond the appro- priation of the funds. The City Manager has, at all times, consulted with the Attorney's office in the expenditure of these funds. If there has been any error in the ex- penditure of these funds, it is the responsibility of the Attorney's office. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 1972 , (Council Conference) at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber. - 11 -