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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/12/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 7, 1971 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, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Chief of Police Winters, Purchasing Agent Espinosa 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of November 17 and 23, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CO~ISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Glenn W. Comer, member of the International Friendship Com- mission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. OATH OF OFFICE - NEW BOARD AND The City Clerk administered the oath of CO~4ISSION MEMBERS office to the following new Commission members: Robert Riba- Board of Appeals Eugene Mendoza - Civil Service Commission Fred Gelsomini - Parking Place Commission Carol Taylor - Youth Commission Dr. Douglas Giles - Human Relations Commission Herbert Lathan - International Friendship Cormnission PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION City Attorney Lindberg requested a two-week TO GRANT PERMIT OF CONVENIENCE AND continuance in order to complete staff lures- NECESSITY - GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE tigation of this matter. SERVICE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Hearing continued by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this hearing be continued for two weeks (to the meeting of December 21, 1971). RESOLUTION NO. 6281 - APPROVING On January 19, 1971, by Resolution No. 5918, RELEASE OF LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY the City Council approved an agreement for AT 176, 182 and 190 "D" STREET deferral of public improvements and accepted a lien against these properties. The Director of Public Works reports that the public improvements under the lien have now been completed to the standards of the City. 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. 6282 - AMENDING Due to the recent construction of a super- SCHEDULE II OF TRAFFIC CODE TO market near the intersection of Orange and INCLUDE SPECIAL STOPS ON ORANGE Melrose Avenues, a great increase in traffic AVENUE has generated. In order to guarantee the safety to the motoring public, two stop signs were installed on Orange Avenue on a trial basis for approximately eight months. This has been functioning satisfactorily and it is reconm]ended that this trial traffic regu- lation be made permanent. 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. 6283 - APPROVING The Freeway Agreement executed July 1, 1968 FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR between the City and the State of California STATE ROUTE 805 BETWEEN OTAY VALLEY pertinent to construction of 1-805 through ROAD AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Chula Vista included a provision that the City would accept control and maintenance as to certain street facilities upon comple- tion of various segments of the Freeway. That portion of 1-805 from Otay Valley Road to Telegraph Canyon Road is now complete. The Director of Public Works has reviewed the proposed agreement as prepared by the Division of Highways, and recommends approval. 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. 6284 - ACCEPTING BID The following bids have been received for AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR AUTOMATIC the control systems for the pools at Loma SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENT Verde and Parkway: CONTROL SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING Todd Drebs & Associates $ 7,000 FUNDS THEREFOR Stranco-Alternate '~" 9,200 Turfgrass Service Co. 9,232 Stranco - Model 3601 11,972 The Director of Public Works reports that the low bid does not meet required specifi- cations. The second bid by Stranco does; however, their Model 3601 exceeds specifica- tions and offers a 5-year warranty. The Com- pany is willing to reduce the price of Model 3601 by $1,200 in return for City cooperation of pool operating and management personnel in preparing documents of pool history before and after automation, which information would be used in the promotion of their product. It is recormnended that the contract be awarded to Stranco Company for the purchase of two Model 3601 units and that $11,500 be appro- priated from the unappropriated reserves for this purchase. -2- Mr. James Espinosa, Purchasing Agent Mr. Espinosa explained the bid as presented by Turfgrass Service Company which he claimed did not meet specifications. 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 RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING In a report to the Council, Director of COMMISSION - MILLER'S HORTON Planning Warren noted the location of the ROAD ANNEXATION property as 3.8 acres of vacant land along Horton Road adjacent to the City limits south of Bonita Road. The property is prezoned R-E-40 on which the applicant proposes to construct three dwelling units. The only access is through private roads and very limited City services. The Planning Commission recommends approval but cautions the property owner that City services are available on a limited basis only. Motion to send to LAFCO It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the application be sent to the Local Agency Formation Con~nission. REQUEST FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The ECC has set up these various con~nittees COMMISSION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH to deal with environmental problems: (1) Air, PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS ON (2) Water, (3) Land Use, (4) Education, (5) COMMITTEES Solid Waste, (6) Population. They are re- questing Council assistance in providing them with the names of those citizens who requested to serve on the ECC, and to publicize their needs by making this announcement at a regular Council meeting. Motion to assist It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council provide the ECC with this assistance. It was suggested that a Press Release from the Mayor may be appropriate. REQUEST OF YOUTH COMMISSION The Youth Commission is requesting that the REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF City Council set up an Ad Hoc Committee to VD CLINICS study the possibility of having VD Clinics in the City of Chula Vista. Margaret Helton, Member, Human Mrs. Helton explained that this request is Relations Commission, 162 Mankato different than that presented by her Cormmis- Street sion. The Youth Commission is referring to actual clinics for treatment. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for a report back to the Gouncil as to the respon- sibilities and feasibility of such clinics. Ad Hoc Cormmittee member Councilman Hyde suggested Mrs. Helton be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee; Mrs. Helton stated she would accept, gladly. -3- REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION In a report to the Council, Director of REGARDING RECOMMENDATION OF ENVIRON- Planning Warren stated that a Mrs. M. Scherer MENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION ON PROPOSED of the "Lesser San Diego" organization made a HOLDING CAPABILITY STUDY AND MORA- presentation to the Planning Commission on TORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT November 22, 1971. The Planning Cormmission again recommends that no moratorium on planning and building be considered until a further study is made by experts in this field. Council discussion Councilman Hyde discussed the request received from "Lesser San Diego", and felt the Council should go beyond just recommending the study. Motion for recommendations to CPO It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the City Council go on record as endorsing, in principle, the recommendations of "Lesser San Diego" Commit- tee in their letter to the Council which called upon CPO to adopt many policies in regard to ~nvironmental protection, with the reservation that that aspect regarding the moratorium on building in the County be modi- fied. It is recom~aended that a moratorium be placed on zoning of all agricultural land in the County to other uses until a suitable study of the population or holding capacity of the County has been accomplished. Council discussion Council discussion ensued as to the realistic approach of the motion; the role of the Board of Supervisors, and that of CPO. Motion modified Councilman Hyde modified his motion to state that a resolution and personal letter be sent concerning the following: (1) The Council endorses, in concept, the request and it be sent on to CPO to be put on their agenda; (2) The Board of Supervisors be requested to consider the possibility of not chang- ing agricultural lands to a higher density; (3) The Legislators be contacted about the assessment practices that promote prema- ture development. Councilman Egdahl agreed to the second, and the motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM INTERNATIONAL The IFC is planning an essay contest for all FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL students attending the four junior and four AND SUPPORT OF ESSAY CONTEST senior high ~chools in the Chula Vista area. The title of the composition will be: "I Would Like to Visit Chula Vista's Sister City - Irapuato, Mexica~ because .... " The eight winners will fly round trip by jet airline to Mexico for a nine-day vacation visiting Irapuato, Guadalajara and Mexico City. Motion for Council approval It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council support and approve this essay contest. RECESS The Council recessed at 8:05 and reconvened at 8:20 P.M. -4- REPORT ON RELOCATION OF AIR City Manager Thomson reported that arrange- MONITORING STATION TO CHULA VISTA ments have been made with San Diego County to locate a monitoring station in Chela Vista. The site will be at Fire Station No. 2, south of "J" Street. No expense to the City is in- volved; the maintenance, installations etc., will be performed by the County staff. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON "OUR HOUSE" RELOCATION City Manager Thomson discussed the feasibility TO CIVIC CENTER ANNEX of relocating the offices of Building and Housing to other places in the City. He com- mented on the cost of renting a building for this department (approximately $900 per month), plus remodeling the building for the depart- ment's needs ($8,000). If relocated in the Police facility, the cost would be approxi- mately $25,000 for remodeling. To move "Our House" into the "F" Street building would cost approximately $7,000. Mr. Thomson stated that based on these costs, it is not recormnended that the Annex be util- ized by "Our House" as an alternate site. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Motion to pursue location of It was moved by Councilman Scott that the Council quarters staff pursue the possibility of utilizing the new proposed Council quarters for the department of Building and Housing. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. PROPOSAL FOR BILINGUAL City Manager Thomson proposed that the City PAY DIFFERENTIAL provide a bilingual pay differential of one- half step (2½?°) for key public contact jobs. This program would contain specifics as to (1) covered position assignments; (2) test- ing evaluation of the fluency level in the Spanish language; (3) steps toward capitali- zation of the program to improve recruitment of Spanish-speaking applicants. Proposal referred to Civil It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Service Commission by Gouncilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this proposal be referred to the Civil Service C~mmission for review and comments. REPORT ON HUMAN RELATIONS City Manager Thomson reported that he has COMMISSION MINORITY GROUP been working with the Human Relations Com- QUESTIONNAIRE mission, Member Billings, on this, and a revised questionnaire has been set up. Theee will be sent out with the business licenses and a return envelope will be en- closed. Referred back to Human Relations It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Cormulssion by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the Human Relations Commission to report back to the Council at the next meeting (December 14) as to the specific goals they have in mind for the questions asked. -5- Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report of the City Manager be accepted. STAFF REPORT REGARDING RIEN~TRA Mr. Henry Rienstra, 1560 Max Avenue, read a LAND OFFER prepared statement to the Council tn which he d~seussed bis offer of 14 a=r~ of la~d to t~ City. He commented that the newspaper article (November 25) from the last meeting was "bad publicity" in that he felt that someone on the Council did not agree with him and aided the paper in writing the article. In light of this, he donated the land to the YMCA so that the area can be used all year long for children of all ages for recreational activities. Council discussion The members of the Council expressed their surprise at this move, and explained that the original proposal, as submitted by Mr. Rienstra, was for the donation of land sub- ject to the stipulations (1) the developer of the balance of his land not be required to donate land for parks nor pay fees for park development when subject land is sub- divided; (2) City survey and stake park area without delay; (3) Title to park to record to the City at no cost to Mr. Rienstra, on the same day as contiguous 45 acres records to developer; (4) this offer to be acted on by Wednesday, November 24, 1971. Councilman Scott emphasized the fact that the Council did state publicly at that meet- ing (November 23) that they were willing to accept the land~ as originally proposed (Little League and recreational purposes) with no other stipulations involved. City Attorney Lindberg explained the reasons the Council referred the matter to the staff for a report back at this meeting. Mayor Hamilton reported on the meeting he attended with Councilman Hobel at Mr. Rien- stra's ho~e some three months ago, at which time Mr. Rienstra commented on donating the land to the City for park land and Little League use. No stipulations were made re- garding this land for in-lieu park fees, etc. The Council, however, expressed their pleasure that tha land will be used by the youth. STAFF REPORT ON SWEETWATER City Manager Thomson reported on the recom- VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT mendation made by the Environmental Control Commission that the Council go on record as opposing the Flood Control Project. Mr. Thomson referred to reports received from the Directors of Public Works and Plan- ning covering the points raised on this pro- posed action. The staff position on this matter would be to file this recormnendation-- it is vague, the problem should have been resolved years ago. -6- Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the report be accepted. Councilman Hyde stated he could not grasp the whole analysis made by the different depart- ments, from an oral report. He would like to have time to read the reports in detail. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a copy of these reports and the substance of the City Manager's report be put in writing and submitted to the Council, and that this matter be set for a Council conference. Motion modified Councilman Scott asked that the motion be modified to state that the report be sub- mitted to the Council at the next meeting rather than a Council conference. Council- man Hyde agreed to the modification. REPORT ON PARKING IN VICINITY OF Southwestern College Home Owners Association SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE - DIRECTOR and the developers of Southwestern College OF PLANNING Estates have contacted the Planning Depart- ment concerning students at the college park- ing their vehicles on the vacant unpaved lots and residential streets within this subdivi- sion. Director of Planning Warren reported that staff investigation revealed that the students are parking in these lots to save the few dollars charged by the college for campus parking. It is recommended that the college issue park- ing stickers to everyone at registration in order to alleviate this parking congestion in the residential areas. College to be contacted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Sweetwater Community College District be rcquceted to meet with the Planning staff to discuss the problem and arrive at some solutions. APPOINTMENT TO GOALS COMMITTEE OF Mayor Hamilton announced the following COMPRERENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION appointments to the Goals Cormnittee: Mrs. Richard Barnes, 29 "L" Street Mrs. Noel Smith, 4522 Calle Mesita Mr. Bill Rayburn, 1220 Nacion Avenue Mr. Richard Morasso, Southwestern College Estates PARK LAND DEDICATION FEES City Attorney Lindberg referred to a memo cent to the Council regarding the park land dedication requirement or fees in lieu thereof and the new construction tax levy. He asked that this be set for a Council conference. Conference set It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be set for the next Council confer- ence. -7- JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND Mayor Hamilton announced that the joint CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE meeting will be held at 7 P.M., Thursday, December 9, 1971, in the Council Chamber, and urged all the citizens to attend. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Hamilton announced the following meetings: Bayfront Study Bayfront Study meeting with the consultants to be held at 1 P.M., Wednesday, December 8, 1971 in the Police Auditorium. Transportation Con~nittee Assemblsnnan Waddle Deddeh's Transportation Assembly Committee will meet at 9 A.M., December 9, 1971 in the Co~nunity Concourse building. Sweetwater Park Policy Cormnittee The Policy Committee will meet at 8:30 A.M., Thursday, December 9, 1971 in the Conference Room at the County. HAWAII CONVENTION Mayor Hamilton reported on the National League of Cities Convention held in Hawaii on Novem- ber 28, 29, 30. Film Presentation Councilman Scott commented on the exceptional film shown at this Convention. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff come back with a recommendation ~ the feasibility of buying this film. Under discussion, the Council commented that it could be made available to the Library, the schools, etc. CONFERENCE DATE SCHEDULED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the conference be set for 3 P.M., Wednes- day, December 15, 1971. Councilman Scott suEgested the Council share their notes taken at the Convention with Councilman Hobel. TEP~MS OF OFFICE Councilman Scott stated he requested the City Attorney draw up an ordinance, to be available at the Joint meeting with the Charter Review Committee (December 9, 1971), limiting the terms of office of the Council to two four- year terms, CANDY CANE LANE Councilman Egdahl requested the staff inves- tigate having a season's greeting on the Police facility wall again this year. Traffic on Davidson Street Councilman Egdahl mentioned the volume of traffic that will be generated through David- son Street because of the Candy Cane Lane. He asked that the staff anticipate this and plan the traffic so that the Police emergency vehicles would have access at all times out of their parking area. -8- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Request from Corm~unity Hospital The Community Hospital of Chula Vista is of Chula Vista pertaining to requesting Council assistance in obtaining plans for ingress and egress to ingress and egress to the new hospital site new hospital off Telegraph Canyon Road. They state the matter is somewhat restricted to the fact that part of the land is in the City and the other part in the County. This proposal has been reviewed by the Plan- ning Department, Public Works Department, San Diego County Planning Department and Mr. Joseph Rindone, Superintendent of Sweetwater Union High School District, owners of a junior high school site adjacent to this hospital site. They have agreed that the proposed first phase means of ingress and egress will serve most effectively the hos- pital and the school. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for recommendation or action. (2) Request support of waiver of The City of Long Beach is requesting Council implementation of new regula- support of their resolution urging the State tions regarding waste water Water Resources Control Board to consider bhe discharge - City of Long Beach findings of the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project prior to adopting new regulations for ocean discharges. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: John Sipula, 268 Shasta Street Mr. Sipula stated he was chosen by his local union to represent them tonight at this Council meeting. He discussed the matter of a resolution or petition brought against the Police Department in particular. The petition states they protest .... "Police brutality; being manhandled by Police; .... Police being discriminatory by aiding, abet- ting and allowing Police cars to use as taxi- cabs to bring non-union people to work; to cross their picket lines by these illegal methods." They are asRing that these officers be assigned to other duties in other areas of the City, and not the picket areas, in order to maintain law and order and prevent a chance of a riot. Mr. Sipula discussed the problems confronting the strikers and the contract offered by Rohr. Another point stressed by Mr. Sipula was the closing of "G" Street. He felt this was un- fair to these strikers at this time because it handicapped them in many ways. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg co~mmented that this was not the right forum for airing disputes they have with Rohr; any com~nents he wished to make to the Council other than that would be welcome. -9- "G" Street closing As to the "G" Street closing, Mr. Lindberg declared the Council (with the exception of Councilman Hobel) modified the condition to close the street, upon the advice of his office. This action was taken openly and legally. John Cooper, 82 East Rienstra Mr. Cooper stated he is President of the Chula Vista Pony League South, representing 600 children between the ages of 12 and He discussed the unfortunate incident of the City not receiving the 14 acres of land offered by Mr. Rienstra. Mr. Cooper discussed the numerous meetings he has attended concerning this matter. At a Parks and Recreation meeting attended last night, it was noted that there was not enough ball fields in the City for the children. Mr. Cooper asked that the City pursue in some way obtaining more land for these children for recreational year-round activities. Council comments Council members again discussed the proposal submitted by Mr. Rienstra, and reiterated that they would have accepted the offer had there been no strings attached. Mayor Hamil- ton remarked that the obligation of the Coun- cil in buying park land, is to consider its use by the citizenry as a whole, and not just the reservation of it for certain organiza- tions. Mrs. Rosemarie Coffman, Chula Mrs. Coffman spoke on the Downtown Improve- Vista Beauty College, Center ment District and the taxes to be levied. Street She discussed her type of business, the prob- lems encountered, and the tremendous taxes she now pays to the State, County and City. She stated that the proposed assessments to be levied are unfair and unconstitutional. She would go along with the idea of having all business people in Chula Vista pay a tax for civic improvement, but not with hav- ing just a certain portion of the merchantm assessed. Mrs. Coffmau stated she is going to refuse to pay this tax which is over and above the City taxes she now pays. She added that many of the merchants along Third Avenue are planning to join h~r in a contest to se~ wh~th~r or not this assesmnent could be collected. Mr. Bernard Schappel, 3712 Mr. Schappel stated he represents Chula Vista Van Dyke Pathfinders which is the youth-oriented part of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He re- quested permission to sell Christmas trees on the~church lot on the corner of Fourth and "D" Street. The money earned will be used for one of their church projects. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, s~conded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that approval be given, if there are no legal difficulties in doing so. -10- CITY MANAGER GIVES THANKS City Manager Thomson thanked Mr. Eugene Grady, Chief of Building and Housing, for the fine job he did as Acting City Manager last week. Mr. Thomson also thanked all the department heads and Chief Winters for their competent work. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10 P.M. to the meeting scheduled with the Charter Review Cormmittee on December 9, 1971, at 7 P.M., and to the next regular scheduled meet- ing on December 14, 1971, at 7 P.M. -11-