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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/10/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 12, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, 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, Senior Planner Williams, City Librarian Levine Executive Session: It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Execu- tive Session, for personnel reasons. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Environmental Control Commission, was asked to attend this session. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 P.M. 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 meetings of October 2 and 5, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. James Hodgson, member of the Board of Ethics~ as guest com- missioner for this meeting. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT OF Mr. K. Niek Slijk, Executive Manager, Chamber CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of Commerce, submitted the quarterly financial report. AWARD OF BIDS - 1911 ACT Mr. Lane F. Cole, Director of Public Works, CONSTRUCTION stated that the following bids were received on October 1, 1971 at 11 A.M.: Arizona Street - Griffith Co. $25,887.80 R. E. Hazard Co. 26,477.80 B. E. Wilson Corp. 27,525.69 T. B. Penick, Sons 28,688.60 Alley~ "E" Street to Davidson Street between Del Mar and Church Avenues - Pacific Engineers 12,522.00 T. B. Fenick,Sons 13,811.94 Sapper Const. Co. 15,292.00 Spikes & Love Con- tractors 86,500.00 RESOLUTION NO. 6233 - ACCEPTING On October 1, 1971, four bids were received BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR for this project. It is recommended that the 1911 ACT CONSTRUCTION - ARIZONA award be given to Griffith Company, as the STREET iow bidder, in the amount of $25,887.80. 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. 6234 - ACCEPTING BIDS On October I, 1971, four bids were received AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1911 ACT for this work. It is recon~nended that the CONSTRUCTION - ALLEY BETWEEN DEL MAR award be given to Pacific Engineers, as the AND CHURCH AVENUES AND "E" AND low bidder, for the amount of $12,522.00. DAVIDSON STREETS Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, t o-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6235 - AMENDING In order to promote parking turnover on the SCHEDULE VI OF TRAFFIC CODE TO north side of "H" Street from the west curb INCLUDE LIMITED PARKING - "H" line of Broadway to the east curb line of STREET Jefferson Avenue, signs for 2-hour parking from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. were installed on a trial basis approximately eight months ago. The regulation has been functioning satis- factorily and it is recon~nended that this traffic regulation be made permanent. 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. 6236 - AMENDING The owners of business establishments in the SCHEDULE VI OF TRAFFIC CODE TO 300 block of "K" Street west of Third Avenue INCLUDE LIMITED PARKING - "K" requested 2-hour parking from 8 A.M. to 6 STREET P.M. to eliminate all-day parking in the limited curb space. Signs were erected approximately eight months ago for a distance of 136 feet on the south side of "K" Street and have proven to eliminate the problem. It is recommended that this traffic regula- tion be made permanent. 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. 6237 - AMENDING East Palomar Street was recently constructed SCHEDULE II OF TRAFFIC CODE TO to the east to intersect Nacion Avenue, which INCLUDE SPECIAL STOPS ON EAST is a major north-south collector street. This PALOMAR STREET necessitated a definite assignment of right- of-way at the intersection of East Palomar Street, and a stop sign was installed which has proven satisfactory. It is recommended that this traffic regulation be made permanent. 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 Noe~: None Absent! None -2- RESOLUTION NO. 6238 - APPROPRIATING A breakdown of expenditures in the amount of FUNDS FOR UNITED NATIONS DAY $271.65 wac submitted by the United Nations ACTIVITIES Day Committee. The annual program will be held on October 21, 1971. It is recommended that the amount of $272 be appropriated from the General Fund to Account 01-1130-5222. 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 APPROVING TENTATIVE Senior Planner Williams submitted the tenta- MAP - RANCHO RIOS II rive map noting the location as south of Main Street, north of Otay Valley Road. The map contains 44 units, 5.495 acres, zoned R-2-P. Mr. Williams explained the proposed Planned Unit Development, which was approved by the City Planning Co~nission on October 4, 1971. Exception to Code requirement Councilman Hyde stated he was concerned with the exception from the Code requirement granted the developer by the City Planning Commission --instead of the two-car garages, one carport be allowed and one open space per unit, in addition to guest parking. Field trip suggested Councilman Scott cormnented that he suggested sometime ago, that the Council take a field trip to view these Planned Unit Developments. Motion for field trip It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that action on the tentative map be deferred for two weeks to allow the City Council to make a field trip to view the Planned Unit Devel- opment s. RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND Three amendments have been submitted by the AMENDMENT TO BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District: PROTECTION DISTRICT AGREEMENT (I) updating the time period from July I, 1969 to July 1, 1971, for purposes of deter- mining when the agreement would be terminated by virtue of the annexation of more than 50% of the territory of the Fire Protection Dis- trict; (2) blankets in the Fire Chief as a Battalion Chief in the City Fire Department; (3) provides flexibility for the salary of the Clerk Dispatcher. City Manager's cor~ments City Manager Thomson stated he would like time to check this out with the Fire Chief and with the Director of Personnel. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Man- ager for report due back on October 26~ 1971. Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NOo 6239 - APPROVING For purposes of facilitating financial SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR arrangements to allow shorter periods of OPERATION OF RESTAURANT AND BAR AT amortization for certain items of equipment MUNICIPAL GOLF COUKSE which will be depreciated over a shorter period of time, this resolution will allow that said determinations be made by mutual consent of the parties. 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 Progress report Councilman Hebel questioned when the Council will get a progress report on the activities of the restaurant/bar. City Manager Thomson stated he would have one on the next agenda. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO Director of Public Works Cole explained that ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TRAFFIC the traffic volumes at the intersection of SIGNALS AT NACION AVENUE AND East "L" Street with Telegraph Canyon Road "L" STREET and Nacion Avenue are of such magnitude as to warrant signal installation. This inter- section is the first one w~st of the Tele- graph Canyon Road interchange on Interstate 805 Freeway and is certain to have increased traffic upon completion of the freeway. The estimated cost of the project is $18,500, and funds are available from 2107 Gas Tax account. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to call for bids. Report requested Mayor Hamilton asked for a report from the Director of Public Works concerning the peti- tion presented to the Council at the last meeting from Mr. Hollingsworth. ORDINANCE NO. 1368 - REZONING The City Council held a public hearing on PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF this matter on October 5, 1971. It involves LANDIS AVENUE FROM DAVIDSON STREET a proposal to attach the F zone to all of the SOUTH TO 150 FEET NORTH OF "F" property presently zoned C-O south of David- STREET, FROM C-O TO C-O-P - son Street to a point 150 feet north of "F" FIRST READING Street, along the east side of Landis Avenue. City Attorney Lindberg explained that since the primary concern was to accon~nodate the expansion of facilities for Glenn's Market, the staff felt this could be accomplished by attaching the P zone along with the approval of a precise plan. However, upon reconsidera- tion, the staff now requests that the Plan- ning Con~isslon consider rezoning subject parcel needed for the meat cutting operation to C-C-P, with the attachment of the P zone to the remaining property zoned C-O. Mr. Lindberg added he would recommend adop- tion of the ordinance, as modified, stipulat- ing that if the office building is not com- pleted on or before June 1, 1975 (Phase 2), the accessory uses in Phase 1 would have to cease and desist as of that data. 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 unani- mous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -4- ORDINANCE NO. 1366 - AMENDING CITY Ordinance No. 1366, as presented to the City CODE RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR Council at its meeting of October 5, 1971, ACQUIRING OR FINANCING THE ACQUISI- has now been revised to exclude Sections TION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARK lANDS 35.208 and 35.214, in accordance with Council AND OPEN SPACE - SECOND READING AND direction. ADOPTION It was mowed by Councilman Scott that this 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 Scott ~ Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1367 - ESTABLISHING This ordinance was placed on its first read- THE PROCEDURE FOR CREATING lng by the City Council at its meeting of COMMUNITY PLANNING COI~4ITTEES - October 5, 1971. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION It was moved by Councilman Scott that this 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 Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdaht Noes: None Absent: None Modification to ordinance City Attorney Lindberg explained that the original ordinance was modified to include the provision of Council review of the change in the method of selection of members of the Committee, from appointment to election~ after the Con~nittee has been in operation for one year. REPORT ON REQUEST FROM SWEETWATER City Manager Thomson referred to the request UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR received at the last meeting from Mr. Kenneth WA/VER OF LICENSE FEES Thomas, Career Development and Guidance Specialist, Sweetwatcr Union High School District, indicating they have a program whereby students are employed by Fuller Brush Company, working a minimum of 20 hours a week. They requested students be issued licenses free if they provide the necessary photographs. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the existing ordinance requiring a fee be enforced. Councilman HydeJs comments Councilman Hyde spoke in favor of waiving the license fee, indicating that this program was a help to the school and students con- cerned. Motion to accept City Manager's It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded report by Councilman Egdaht and carried that the report of the City Manager be accepted. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, ~amilton, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None -5- REPORT ON CONCESSIONS AT YULE City Manager Thomson reported that he reviewed PARADE SPONSORED BY DOWNT~4N this matter with the Director of Finance. He ASSOCIATION - CITY MANAGER felt that the City could not exclude Disabled American Veterans as having access to this type of concession activity. Last year there were two individuals running the concessions. Except for the DAV exception, there would be no problem with the Downtown Association run- ning the concessions. Councilman Hobel commented the next step would be to get the Downtown Association to present a plan as to how this would be accomplished, and where the revenue would go. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Manager's report be accepted. K. Nick Slijk, Manager, Chamber Mr. Slijk reported on the meeting held by the of Commerce Downtown Association. They would like to work with the band parents of the Sweetwatar Union High School District -- have them run the concessions and split the profits. Herb Latham, 631 Carla Avenue, Mr. Latham declared that the DAV has nothing Disabled American Veterans to do with concessions -- their only fund- raising project is the drive they conduct in November. Motion made Councilman Hobel moved that the Downtown Association be granted exclusive rights to the concessions for the Yuletide Parade, and they designate co-participants as they so desire. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hyde and carried unanimously. REPORT OF CITY LIBRARIAN - City Librarian Bluma Levine announced the ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK SECTION opening of a special book section in the Library which has been developed around books specifically associated with environ- mental matters. This was in response to a suggestion of the Environmental Control Com- mission. They also have magazine subscrip- tions, Federal and State pamphlets and films on environment are available from the Serra Film Circuit. LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN FROM Mayor Hamilton asked if the Legislative Com- LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES mittee has had a chance to meet and make recommendations on this bulletin. Councilman Scott stated they have not met; he then cormnented on the background of some of the Legislative bills. Motion to support League's stand It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Council take the stands as suggested by the Legislative bulletin. WIDENING OF HILLTOP DRIVE Councilman Hobel discussed the item brought up at the last budget session -- widening of Hilltop Drive up to Palomar Street. The pro- posal of the staff, at that time, was to go all the way to Oxford Street. Looking at the area mow~ he feel~ that it should go to Ox- ford Street. -6- Motion for staff investigation It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde that the staff investigate the present widening project up to Palomar, on Hilltop, and that they also further inves- tigate continuing this on to Oxford, realiz- ing that only one portion has been budgeted this year. However, if it is feasible to do it, it should be done all at once. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott co~aented that at budget session there was the question raised as to the need for extending Hilltop, and Palomar was a concession. This would be the begin- ning of making all of Hilltop a four-lane road which, he feels, would be a mistake. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: A~fES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Absent: None SIERRA CLUB REQUEST Councilman Hyde referred to the letter received from the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club concerning environmental matters and enlisting the support of CPO with regard to their posi- tion. He stated that the Environmental Control Coranission had this on their agenda at their last meeting. Environmental Control Co~mnission It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by ' to make report Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the ECC be requested to make a recommendation to the City Council as soon as possible. MOBILEHOME PARKS Councilman Hyde discussed thc newspaper article concerning mobtlehomes. He stated it was a concern to him regarding the expansion of mobilehome development on the periphery of the City. Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that (1) the staff look into our present regula- tions for mobilehome development, or lack thereof~ (2) re-examine to see if they are suitable to protect the cormmunity; (3) put this on as an agenda item for the motrin§ to be held with the County Board of Supervisors on November 4, as a metter of concern to Chula Vista. Councilman Scott stated it should be noted that many cities have expressed this concern, which is why the Legislature has passed one bill whereby the State will no longer have control over the mobilehomes. PLANNING STAFF STUDY It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Planning ~taff and Planning Commis- sion conduct further studies with regard to the zonin$ problem as discussed in Item 10 (rezoning property on the east side of Landis Avenue from Davidson Street south to 150 feet north of '~" Street, from C-O to C-O-P) to come up with some long-range solution. Councilman Scott cor~ented that the Council requested a study on Broadway on the same issue -- the depth~ of the buminess lots (both sides of Broadway). -7- ORAL CO~fl~UNICATIONS: Jack Curmnings, 342 '~" Street Mr. Curmnings presented a petition to the City Clerk containing 49 more signatures opposing the proposed location of "Our House" on "F" Street and Garrett Avenue property. Herb Latham, 631 Carla Avenue Mr. Latham asked for a proclamation declaring the week of November 11, as "Forget-Me-Not Drive". Mayor Hamilton stated he would prepare the proclamation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for 3:30 P.M. Wednesday~ October 13, 1971. City C~frk -8-