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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/08/25 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEHTING OF THF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday August 25, 1971 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen~Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Councilman ~gdahl Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Deputy City Attorney Blick, Assistant Director of Publi~ Works Robens, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Senior Civil Engi- neer Gesley CONTINUATION OF TREE Assistant Director of Public Works PRESERVATION POLICY Robens briefly reviewed the provision pertaining to Uplifted Sidewalks. Mr. Robens then explained the proposed policy pertaining to Sewer Laterals, Diseased, Dying Trees, Special Requests for Removal, and Street Widenings. Maintenance of trees Councilman Hyde discussed the planting of new trees many of which die during the first year because of neglect. He questioned whether it would be a good idea for the City to assume the responsibility of maintaining the trees during this first year. Requests for removal Mayor Hamilton suggested another pro- ~0,.¢~~ ~] vision be put into this section whereby if the staff felt that a tree should be removed, it should go to the Street Tree Committee for final approval. Councilman Hyde commented that the Street Tree Foreman is a member of this Committee, and the decision should, perhaps, rest with him. In general discussion, the Council con- curred that it should go to the Com- mittee for a recommendation, rather than a final decision. Motion to amend policy It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman ~Ob~ii and unanimously carried that in the Tree Removal Section, another provision be put in whereby it would go to the Street Tree Committee for recommend- ation. Street Tree Preservation It was moved by Councilman Scott, Policy Adopted seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the Street Tree Preservation Policy be adopted, as amended. Mrs. Kathryn Moore, Mrs. ~oore questioned whether it would 1134 Tobias Dr~ve be possible for a private property owner to pay the City to come in and spray trees on his property. Mayor Hamilton stated there was no provision for this in the City Code; however, there are different firms in the City that would come out and spray trees. BICYCLF P~THS William Jasinek, Director of Parks and Pecreation, submitted a map noting the proposed bicycle paths. The routes were delineated after receiving input from the Director of Planning, POlice, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Control Commission, and City Beautification Committee. ©Djectives of Bicycle Mr. Jasinek explained the purpose of the Poute System bicycle route system was to encourage the use of the bicycle as an alternate means of transportation by providing routes to and from major commercial, educational, and recreational elements within the City. Route Selection Criteria Mr. Jasinek discussed the criteria and Cost established in setting up the routes, and reviewed three plans for the bike lanes. Plan "C", which they would recommend, calls for 10' from curd on Doth sides of the street, signs would be 2 for each 1/4 mile for each lane, at a cost of $920 per mile. Basic Route System The basic route system, with various alternates, was noted by Mr. Jasinek as follows: East-West F Street from Fifth to Second Avenue Park Way from Fifth to Garrett Avenue C Street from Fifth Avenue to General Boca Par~ I Street from Colorado to Claire Avenue K Street from Colorado to Hilltop Drive Telegraph Canyon Road from Hilltop Drive to Otay Lakes Road Orange ~venue from Hilltop Drive to Loma Lane North-South Colorado Avenue from I to K Street Fifth Avenue from C to K Street Garrett from F through Memorial Park to Park Way Second Avenue from F to K Street Hilltop from Telegraph Canyon to Orange Avenue Claire Avenue from I to H Street Otay Lakes Road from Telegraph Canyon Road to Southwestern College Mr. Jasinek further noted that the basic route system could De integrated with the City of San Diego's system by extending it across Interstate 5 at J Street. Funding discussed Councilman Hobel questioned whether any inquiry was made as to State's particip- ation in this project. Mr. Jasinek indicated he has not con- tacted the State. He added that he would recommend a mandatory annual licensing of bicycles - the income of which would be utilized to amortize the expense of lane marking and signing of routes. The Council discussed using gas tax funds and other outside funds for this program. Motion to accept bicycle It was moved by Councilman Hyde that routes the Council accept the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department concerning the bicycle routes for the City of Chula Vista. ~otion not seconded The motion died for lack of a second. Concept approved It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and un- animously carried that the Council accept the concept of the bicycle paths as recommended by the staff, and that the staff investigate the possiDilities of looking for outside funding to the program, including the use of gas tax funds. Staff is also to recommend the time to implement this program. NFW SUBDIVISION ORDIN~NCF Mr. Bruce Warren, Director of Planning, briefly discussed the background for this ordinance. The present Subdivision Ordinance was adopted in 1947, and except for updating the fee schedules, this ordiDance remains unchanged. A draft of a proposed ordinance was sub- mitted by consultants, Williams, Cook and Mocine, and this draft has been re- worked for the las% five years. Changes made Mr. Warren than reviewed several points whereby this proposed ordinance is essentially different than the existing ordinance, some of which are: final maps no longer go the the Planning Com- mission for approval~ sets forth re- quirements for parcel maps; hillside development; requires provisions to set aside properties for neighborhood and community facilities as a condition of the final map. Objections of developers Mr. Warren noted a few points on which the developers disagree: (1) a refer- ence in the ordinance whereby developers are required to cooperate in the pro- vision and development of the required puDlic facilities; (2) the submission of a preliminary title report; (3) re- quirement for a civil engineer to pre- pare the map - they ask that a land surveyor be allowed to do this; (4) the provision requiring 90' minimum lot depth - the developers are requesting 70'. ~oward ~esley, Senior Mr. Gesley reviewed the changes as Civil Fngineer recommended by the Engineering Division. In the Donding for puDlic improvements, the bonds remain in effect for one year after completion of the subdivision. This would now be changed to require that 15% of the bonding remain in effect for one year, rather than 100%. - 3 - ~r. Gesley spoke in favor of having a civil engineer prepare the map rather than a land surveyor, since the engineer would be more knowledge- able regarding grades, drainage, soils and all engineering aspects. In many cases, a Land Surveyor prepares the final map. Environmental Control Councilman Hyde felt the Environmental Commission Control Commission should become a participant in the approval of a ten- tative map - they should be aware of the subdivision developments prior to th~ time of finalization. He would recommend that somewhere in the pro- cedure, it should indicate that the Environmental Control Commission be advised of the developments so that, should they have any concern, they can register these with %he staff, Planning Commission, Council, etc. Subdivision and Development Mr. Warren referred to the Subdivision Committee and Development Committee to b~ set up,~n~icat~ng~th~t,perhaps a ±iason coul~ Be estaoiisne~ with the Environ- mental Commission and this Committee. Motion for Fnvironmental Control Commission involvement It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City Attorney and staff draft an amendment to this subdivision plan which would provide for reference of the subdivision information to the Environmental Control Commission, and that the recommendation relative to what is appropriate concerning the subdivision plan should be forthcoming from the ~nvironmental Control Com- mission and defined. The Council would decide the role of the Commission in comments concerning subdivision maps. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion indicating that a member of the ~nvironmental Commission would be placed on this Development Committee, and he would not be able to contribute to it. He would be involved in all the technical aspects of the projects, which he should not be. Motion reinstated Councilman Hyde reinstated his motion moving that a provision be made in the subdivision ordinance for reference of subdivision map proposals to the En- vironmental Control Commission as part of the process of their development and approval. Councilman Hobel seconded this motion and it carried unanimously. Criteria for Fnvironmental The Council discussed reviewing the rolef Control Commission of this Commission, and concurred that criteria should be established as soon as possible. Councilman Hobel sug- gested waiting for a full Council before tDJs is done. ADJOURNMFNT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. to the meeting sched- uled for Tuesday, September 7, 1971, at2p.m. City Clerk - 5 -