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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/03/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 14, 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, 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, Recreation Superintendent Smith 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 requested that the minutes be changed to reflect the fact that the motion to place Ordinance No. 1587 (Amending Sewer Service Charge) on its second reading and adoption did not pass. City Attorney Lindberg agreed, adding that the motion required a 4/S's vote to carry. Councilman Egdahl asked that the typographical error concerning the time of the recess be changed from 9:45 P.M. to 8:45 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 2 and 7, 1972, be approved, as corrected, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CONtMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Harold Urist, member of the International Friendship Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. ORAL CO~gMUNICATIONS Norman Sobel Mr. Sobel extended an invitation to the 614 Fifth Avenue Council to attend the formal opening of the Chula Vista Service Club Center on Sunday, April 30, 1972, between 3 P.M. and 5 P.M. He also asked that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, speak a few words at this dedication. Bonnie Kermott Mrs. Kcrmott, speaking on behalf of her 118 Minor Street neighbors, asked that the extension of D Street (south side of D Street between Second and Minot) be paved. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, explained that the City's policy is not to pave resi- dential streets - it is the responsibility of the adjacent property o~ners. Mr. Cole ex- plained that a 1911 Act could be initiated in this area. He added that there have been somc deferrals of the installation of public improvements in this area. - 1 - Mrs. Kermott stated she was speaking about that particular area adjacent to the homes built by J. D. Peters, which she claimed were on substandard lots. City Manager Thomson cautioned that if the City were to put in this paving, it may start a precedent whereby the Council would receive requests to pave other areas in the City. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for a report back to the Council next week. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat CONSIDERATION OF OTAY noting the location of the proposed annexation VALLEY RO~J) ANNEXATION as 497.61 acres adjacent to the south-easterly boundaries of the City, north of and adjacent to Otay Valley Road, and extending easterly to the westerly line of the Otay Ranch subdivision in the County of San Diego. The annexation was approved by LA$CO on February 7, 1972, and has been prezoned A-8. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared opened. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1388 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID ordinance be placed on its first reading and CITY OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED that reading of the text be waived by unanimous TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED consent. The motion carried by the following AS OTAY VALLEY ROAD ANNEXATION - vote, to-wit: FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1389 _~i ~.~'102 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6359 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1372 at the meeting of March 7, 1972, which directed BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate FIRST READING amendments to Ordinance No. 1372. This estab- lishes a new procedure for the selection of a new Advisory Committee for the Improvement Dis- trict and places a moratorium upon the collection of thc additional business license levy to and until July 1, 1972. Modification to ordinance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that Section 12 (b) be modified to delete that wordage which delineates the purpose of the Advisory Committee as specifically relating to advising the Council as to the desirability of continuing said In~provement District. In all~wer to the Council's inquiry, City Clerk Fulasz stated she mailed the resolution (No. 6359-amending Ord. 1372) to every merchant in this area on Monday, March 13, 1972. Continued for one week It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that action on this ordinance be postponed for one week. Council discussion on Discussion ensued as to the proratement of assessments the assessments for the balance of the year-- period of 6 months. Motion to delete wordage It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the following wording be d~leted from para- graph 13: "and, if and in the event that a satisfactory rate schedule is adopted, that said additional business license levy shall be prorated to cover the last six (6) months of the calendar year of 1972." Mayor Hamilton directed the Clerk to send the corrected copy of the ordinance out to all the businessmen in this district. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS: RESOLUTION NO. 6369 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the text was read CO~S~ENDING WILLIAM G. JASINEK in full by the City Clerk, passed and adopted FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE WITH by the following vote, to-wit: THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AS AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION Hyde, Egdahl FOR SAID CITY UPON THE OCCASION Noes: None OF HIS RESIGNATION FROM SAID POST, Absent: None AND WISHING HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS RESOLUTION NO. 6370 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the text was read HONORING MRS. HAZEL GOES COOK ON in full by the City Clerk, passed and adopted THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS by the following vote, to-wit: A TRUSTEE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMENDING Hamilton, Hyde HER FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICES TO Noes: None THE CO,UNITY Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6371 - The construction of a frontage road along the ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR CON- westerly side of I-5 in the vicinity of L Street STRUCTING AND MAINTAINING by the State Division of Highways requires RETAINING WALL FOOTING FOR the construction of a retaining wall along the I-S FRONTAGE ROAD IN THE easterly line of the San Diego & Arizona VICINITY OF L STREET Eastern Railway Company right of way. Footings for the wall are located within the railroad right of way and thus require a permanent ease- ment to accommodate the encroachment. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Myde, 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. 6372 - On November 16, 1971, the City Council authorized APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TENNIS the Purchasing Agent to advertise for a Tennis PROFESSIONAL FOR OPERATION OF Pro to operate the tennis complex at Southwestern TH~ TENNIS COMPLEX AT SOUTH- College. Applicants were interviewed by a WESTERN COLLEGH AND AUTHORIZING selection committee composed of three members USE OF FUNDS FOR PRO SHOP appointed by the Director of Parks and Recrea- FURNITURE tion. The coramittee is recommending the ap- pointment of Mr. John D. Movido, along with a number of changes in the proposed agreement. Suggestion to refer to Parks & Councilman Scott suggested this be sent to the Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission for their com- ments and expertise on this agreement. Mr. Dennis Smith, Recreation Superintendent, stated that the Commission was advised of this agree- ment at the last meeting. He added that time was of the essence here, since the new Pro had certain commitments with various vendors. In answer to Councilman Hobel's questions, Mr. Smith e~plained the rate structure. Any re- vision would have to come to Council for approval. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6575 - This resolution provides for the compensation URGING A~ND~NT OF SEC. 151g for the removal of billboards and a reconsidera- OF TITLE I OF HIGHWAY BEAUTIFI- tion of this approach by the Department of CATION ACT AND A DELAY IN THE Transportation so that the program of amorti- IMPLEMENTATION OF SA/D PROVISIONS zation undertaken by the City of Chula Vista UNTIL A MORE THOROUGH STUDY CAN and many other communities in the State of BE UNDERTAKEN California would not be jeopardized. 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 Referred to League of California It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Cities Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this resolution be referred to th~ League of California Cities for consideration for a State policy and also to be sent to the National League of Cities'headquarters for their infor- mation. REQUEST FROM YOUTH COMMISSION The Youth Commission is requesting that the REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT City Council provide a chaperone and transporta- ONTARIO YOUTH CONVENTION tion to and from Ontario so that members of the Commission may attend the Youth Convention to be held on March 28 and 29, 1972. The Commis- sion is also requesting additional funds to cover the cost of attending this Convention. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be approved and an appropriate advisor, selected by the staff, accompany the Commissioners. Amendment to motion Councilman Hyde amended the motion, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff make this recommendation to the Mayor. RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY The Safety Commission is recommending that the COMMISSION REGARDING AMEND~NT City Council consider amending Ordinance No. TO TOWING SERVICE ORDINANCE 1021 to place liability for removal of all debris caused by v~hicular accidents upon the towing services. Frederick A. R. Drew Mr. Drew explained that this was his recommenda- 1275 Banner Avenue tion to the Safety Commission as a result of viewing recent accidents in which only the major pieces were cleaned from the roadways by the towing companies. Mr. Drew felt the entire area should be cleaned of glass and other debris. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for their recommended action. REPORT ON 1911 ACT ALLEY In a written report to the Council, Director of IMPROVEMENT, BETWEEN H AND Public Works Cole explained that as a condition M~uNKATO STREETS, EAST OF of the development of a Service Club Center by FOURTH AVENUE the Lions Club at Fourth Avenue and Mankato, that portion of the alley from Mankato to H Street, fronting on Lions Club property was re- quired to be improved. Mr. Henry of the Lions Club has pursued the complete improvement of the alley and will attempt to secure signatures representing 60% of the frontage, which would make it possible t~'make the alley improvement under the 1911 Black Act. This would be a savings of approximately 50% on the cost. Andrew Henry Mr. Henry stated he received the agreement from 22 Casselman Court Imperial Savings ~ Loan this afternoon and another consent from one of the property owners. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the authorization be given the Director of Public Works to proceed along the Bloc~ Act of the 1911 Block Act. The payment to be made over a 10- year period at 6%. STATUS REPORT REGARDING BOYS' City Manager Thomson reported that he met with BASEBALL AND LITTLE LEAGUE Mr. Cooper and generally reviewed the problems, PLAYING FIELDS which basically are that there are tee fed playing fields for the number of teams. Mr. Thomson added that he has set up a meeting on Friday afternoon (March 17) with representatives of all the leagues and schools to discuss these problems. He will report back to the Council next week on this matter. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. VANDALISM AT LOMA VERDE City Manager Tho~om repo~ted that for the past RECREATION CENTER several months, there ha~ ~en some vandalism at the Center resulting in ~a~pro2rlmately $1000 worth of damage since July. Mr. Thomson stated that the Park Warden is now watching this area more closely, the police are patrolling it, both by car and on foot, and extra supervisors are sent in during activities in the Center. Since this extra patrol has been in effect, the damage has been minimized. Referred to Youth Commission It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Youth Commission be advised of this matter. REPORT FROM PLANNING CO~ISSION Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat ON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT noting the location. The development involves LOCATED ADJACENT TO HORTON ROAD, 5.8 acres and will consist of three single SOUTH OF BONITA ROAD AT WILLOW family dwelling unit sites and one open space STREET lot, which will be owned jointly by the owners of the three lots. The open space lot will be maintained in its natural form, but stable facilities for use by these three residents only will be constructed at the bottom of the hill. - 5 - Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO Director of Public Works Cole submitted a RECEIVE BIDS~FOR COMPUTER written report to the City Council in which CONTROLLED TRAFFIC SIGNAL he discussed the recommendation made by the SYSTEM tINDER TOPICS PROGRAM consultant, Alan M. Voorhees for the Areawide TOPICS Plan, to devise a memns of computer controlling the traffic signal system. It is necessary to have Council authorization to go to bid on this project prior to federal authorization in order to fulfill the TOPICS grant requirement that a contract be executed before June 50, 1972, for the utilization of TOPICS funds. Mr. Cole discussed the project in detail in the report noting that the estimated construction cost was $154,000 50,415 for Voorhees contract 1~i~,415 Total 130,097 TOPICS grant $ 54,318 to be utilized from 2106 funds. Mr. Dave Mills, Traffic Devices' Technician, explained the operation in detail, answering Council's inquiries as to the programs proposed. Approve receipt of bids It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that approval is given for receipt of bids upon authorization of Federal Highway Administration approval of the project. REPORT ON THIRD AVENUE EXTENSION Director of Public Works Cole reported that the CENTER ISLANDS - DIRECTOR OF Traffic Engineer has determined that the volume PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER of traffic and the traffic pattern in this area necessitate the retention of these islands but with some structural modifications. These modifications will include not only new island configurations, but also the replacement of the asphalt curbs with concrete ourbs. The Land- scape Planner is developing a new landscaping scheme for the islands; the estimated cost of construction is $15,500~ The proposals will be ready for Council review on or about the first of May. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Budget item Councilman Scott suggested this be a budget item, have a priority numbe~ andbeaGas Tax project. Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the motion be amended to include this as a budget item with a priority number. REPORT FROM MAYOR'S CO~[qlTTEE Mayor Hamilton referred to the report sent to ON CAMPAIGN EXPENSES the members of the Council. He explained this was for informational purposes only at this time, since they are now waiting for the minority report to come in. Once the Council has received the minority report, this matter will be set for Council Conference. -6 - COURSE IN CITY GOVERN~NT Mayor Hamilton reminded the audience that the second Course in City Government will be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, March 15, 1972, beginning at 7:00 P.M. The program will be presented by Administration, Personnel, and Finance. INVITATION TO DEDICATION Mayor Hamilton announced that an invitation has CEREMONY been sent to the City Council to attend a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, March 1S at 10 A.M. at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in San Diego. MAYORS' ~ETING - CPO LEGISLATION Mayor Hamilton reported on the meeting he attended last Saturday, March 11, in which they voted to recommend that the legislators write legislation regarding CPO legislation in area- wide planning. A recommendation was made to request Assemblyman Deddeh for this Bill to be distributed to all Councilmen for comment and study. The Mayor then read the guidelines as delineated in the resolution, and discussion followed as to the details of the proposed legislation. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Attorney draft a resolution to be sent to Assemblyman Deddeh assuring him on this community's support of the Bill and that it is in the best interest of the Cit~ of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Hamilton announced that the next dinner ~ETING meeting of the League will be held on March 23, 1972, in Escondido. Any Councilmen wishing to attend should make his reservations with the City Clerk. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION Councilman Scott reported on the recent meeting CON~qISSION MHETING held by the Local Agency Eormation Commission regarding the Arizona Street 1911 Act Annexation, as attended by the Director of Planning. Testi- mony was given concerning the Montgomery Fire District after which the alternate Special District representative, Keith Atherton, spoke on what heconsider~d the shortcomings of the. agreement between the City .and the Boaita-Sunnyside Fire District. A motion to deny the application was made; however~ Mr. Kile Morgan moved to table the motion to the April meeting. Agreement to be sent It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that each commissioner of LAFCO be sent a copy of the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Distriot agreement, and that the City Attorney be directed to write a cover letter explaining what has transpired on that matter. Letter to be sent to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Assemblyman Knox Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Assemblyman John Knox (~ither under the Mayor's or City Attorney's signature) stating this City's complaints against LAFC0, starting with the Corky McMillen Annexation. These complaints are to be listed chronologically--what the problems were and the solutions made. - 7 - Councilman Hobel requested that a copy of this letter be sent to our representatives, as well. CHARTER PROVISIONS REGARDING Councilman Scott commented that at the Environ- CO~ISSIONS mental Control Commission meeting last night ,~arch 13) there was a discussion as to the powers of this commission, or any commission, to write letters individually or collectively. Motion to draft policy It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Attorney draft a letter to all the commissions explaining this policy. Councilman Hyde suggested this policy be incor- porated into the manual presently being prepared by the staff for the City commissions. SAFETY CO~glISSION REFERRAL Councilman Egdahl asked for the status of the Fourth and H Street Safety Commission's report concerning the hazardous condition on H Street. He commented that there have been three accidents occurring in the vicinity of Fourth and H during the past few weeks. He asked that the Safety Commission be reminded of this report. COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for Thursday, March 23, 1972, at $:30 P.M. to consider: 1. ~esolution from City of Norwalk regarding manner in which sales tax revenues are distributed; 2. Downtown parking lot study; 3. Industrial park development; 4. Mayor's campaign expense report (if the minority report is submitted earlier) $. Park Implementation Plan. SAN DIEGO-UNION TRIBUNE AD Mayor Hamilton referred to a memo sent to the Councilmen regarding the ad in the newspaper to appear in the Rotogravues Magazine Section GOP 1972. Councilman Hyde felt it would not be appropriate; Councilman Scott added that the City would not benefit from it, and tax payers' money should not be used for it. WRITTEN CO~NUNICATIONS: Request from Circle 8 Square Mr. Herbert D. Mayo, President, Circle 8 Square Dance Club for reduction in Dance Club, is requesting a reduction in the fees for use of the Loma Verde rates for the use of the Loma Verde Recreation Recreation Center Center. Mr. Mayo states they are a non-profit organization and would like to rent the Recrea- tion Center two nights a month, but are unable to pay the $28.00 per hour rate. Referred to Parks ~ Recreation It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Commission Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred to the Parks ~ Recreation Commission. - 8 - EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, for personnel reasons, after the close of the meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John ~$ipula Mr. Sipula asked if the little league meeting 268 Shasta Street to be held Friday by the City Manager included representatives from the area of Melrose and Orange Streets. Mayor Hamilton atated they would be invited to the meeting. John Cooper Mr. Cooper stated he has been contacted about 82 East Rienstra the little league meeting and thanked the City Manager for inviting all the representatives. Mr. Cooper briefly discussed some of the problems of organized sports in this City and hoped that the members of the Council would attend this meeting. City Manager Thomson explained that this was a workshop meeting and Council would receive a full report on it. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:16 P.M. and reconvened at 11:10 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 1972 at 7 P.M. " City 'Clerk -9 -