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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/08/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 17, 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, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Senior Planner Williams~ Associate Planner Lee, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Chief of Building and Housing Grady 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 Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of August 10, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF RICHARD GAC, Mayor Hamilton announced Richard Gac, member of YOUTH COMMISSION the Youth Commission had called, stating he would not be able to attend this meeting as guest com- missioner. SUPERVISORIAL REDISTRICTING Mr. Ken Wood, 5674 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, representing the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Cormnittee, gave a report on the redistrict- ing proposal made by their Committee and the City Clerks Committee of the South Bay Cities. Both committees agreed they would recommend to the Board of Supervisors that a South Bay District be formed, known as District 2, including National City and Chula Vista, as outlined on the plat distributed to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that support by the Council be given to the Chamber of Cow~]erce proposal. Mr. Wood will attend the meeting on Thursday, August 19, with the Board of Supervisors~ at which time the support of this proposal will be reported to them. PRESENTATION OF AWARD - Mr. Emmett Lindquist and Mr. Hugh Singer, American AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION Automobile Association representatives, presented to the Mayor a special citation for casualty record for the City in the Automobile Club's 32nd Annual Pedestrian Safety Inventory. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Deputy City Clerk Townsend stated a request had TO BAN OR PROHIBIT ALL OUTDOOR been received from Foster and Kleiser to continue ADVERTISING DISPLAYS WITHIN THE the hearing until a date in September. After CITY OF CHULA VISTA Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, to continue the hearing until September 7. Foster and Kleiser are to be notified of this date. ORDINANCE NO. 1358 - AMENDING The intent of the ordinance is to provide a means CITY CODE RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION of control over unwanted advertising materials OF ADVERTISING MATERIALS - FIRST being distributed by non-postage sources. This READING will include distributors being required to register annually with the City Clerk, and the advertising media carry the name of the person or company responsible for its publication. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE Associate Planner Lee outlined the maps MAPS OF EL RANCHO DEL REY of both units, stating Unit No. 1 of this SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1 and 2 subdivision is located north of Telegraph Canyon Road and abuts the western boundary of Southwestern College with an area of approximately 76 1/2 acres and 248 lots. Unit No. 2 lies directly north of Unit No. 1 abutting Southwestern College and extend- ing to "H" Street. It encompasses 23 acres with a total of 189 units specifically de- signed for townhouse development with various common open areas. Both units are included in the approved 300-acre Planned Unit Develop- ment. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the ter~tati~;e map~, subject to certain conditions specified by the Com- mission and the Engineering Division. After lengthy discussion by Council and staff, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimous- ly carried to continue for one week to resolve the various conditions set forth by staff and questions posed by the developer. RESOLUTION NO. 6166 - ACCEPTING Bids were received on August 10,1971 for BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR City Hall remodeling, which is to be ALTERATION AND ADDITION TO accomplished in three phases. The low CITY HALL bidder, Edwin V. Harris Construction Company, submitted the figure of $168,600.00, with the alternate bid of $165,600.00. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the resolution was passed and carried to accept the base bid of $168,600.00. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6167 - ACCEPTING Four bids were received on the tennis courts BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR and auxiliary building at Southwestern CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS College, the low bid being submitted by AND AUXILIARY BUILDING AT R. McAlpine Construction Company. The SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE AND Department of Public Works and Parks and APPROPRIATING FUNDS Recreation Department recommend acceptance of this bid including all alternates with the exception of one (the public restrooms in the auxiliary building since there will be restrooms within 150 feet of the tennis courts, adjacent to the parking lot). It is further recommended that $120,000.00 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement - 2 - Program and that $10,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund Unappropriated Reserves to this account. 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. 6168 - SUPPORTING This resolution gives Council approval and ENVIRONMENTAL FILM MAKING PROJECT ratification of the Environmental Control SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Commission support of the environmental film COMMISSION making endeavor. 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. 6169 - APPROVING The original agreement with the County, RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER FOR dated April 23, 1968, for the improvement CONSTRUCTION OF OTAY LAKES ROAD of Otay Lakes Road sets the City's share of construction costs at 62% plus costs of right of way and engineering on the City portion of the road. Since that time, the City's share has increased due to annexations but the percentage is still in effect. Due to this increase, the City's share is now estimated to be $205,000.00. It is required that award of contract be made by the County within 30 days after the opening of bids, subject to approval of the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego. 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 REQUEST OF LIBRARY BOARD FOR The Library Board of Trustees is requesting CONSIDERATION OF CLOSING LIBRARY the closing of the Library on September 4 ON SEPTEMBER 4 AND DECEMBER 24, and December 24, 1971, in order to allow 1971 the staff a three-day holiday. After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager for further consideration and brought back next week. Councilmen Hobel and Hamilton voted no. - 3 - ORDINANCE NO. 1357 - ADOPTING It was moved by Councilman Scott that UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME III, this ordinance be placed on its second HOUSING, 1970 EDITION - SECOND reading and that reading of the text READING AND ADOPTION 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 I REPORT ON RELOCATION OF City Manager Thomson reported that,at "OUR HOUSE" the direction of the Council, staff has met with "Our House" representatives in an effort to make recommendations for a suitable relocation of "Our House" to be provided for an Ad Hoc Committee set up by the Mayor. The recommendation of staff and Our House staff is that consideration be given to placing a temporary structure on City property at the corner of "F" Street and Garrett preferably modular in concept. Mr. Thomson stated he would have the cost figures ready within a week for the Ad Hoc Committee. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried unanimously to accept Mr. Thomson's report on the re- location of Our House. REPORT ON AZTEC BUS LINES City Manager Thomson reported that staff has ADVERTISING been working with the Chamber of Commerce, as directed by Council, and Mr. Carson who has received aid from the local news.media with regard to advertising program and an amount of money for this program. They feel ad- vertising should be on a weekly basis in a variable scope and approach with the cost not to exceed the estimated City revenue. Staff concurs with this recommendation. Mr. Thomson stated he will have a written report later. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried to accept this interim report. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR COUNCIL City Attorney Lindberg stated it was his SUPPORT URGING PASSAGE OF opinion that the legislation is worthy of SB5l - AUTO REPAIR DEALERS - support although the Legislative Committee t CITY ATTORNEY has not had an opportunity to meet on this matter butŒalø that any regulation in this area is certainly in the interest of consumer protection. He would suggest discussing the proposal with the local automotive repair people. Motion to Refer Back to City It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Attorney and Legislative Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried, Committee that this matter be referred back to the City Attorney and the Legislative Committee, and seek opinions from the people in the - 4 - /' City who have auto repair dealerships. Councilman Hyde further suggested that the appropriate Chamber of Commerce committee be made aware of this item. STATUS REPORT ON MODEL RAILROAD Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek INSTALLATION IN ROHR PARK - outlined his written report submitted DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION in accordance with Council request and pointed out the Landscape Planner's proposed layout. This proposal includes the City cost of $300.00 for paving access road after installation is made. 81 Referred to Parks and Recreation After discussion, it was moved by Council- Commissd.øn man Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott.and unanimously carried that this proposal be referred to the Parks and Recreation Com- mission for their comment with a copy of ¡his information to the Environmental Con- trol Commission as a matter of interest. REPORT ON REPAIRS TO GOLF COURSE Director of Building and Housing Grady RESTAURANT - DIRECTOR OF BUILDING reported a list of repairs made to the Golf AND HOUSING Course Restaurant had been received from Mr. Agee. Mr. Grady stated, in his opinion, some of the repairs were made for the operator's convenlence. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a written report and the list of repairs be brought back for Council consideration in one week. REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Mr. Williams, Senior Planner, referred to the OF GERSTEN DEVELOPMENT - written report submitted to the Council relative DIRECTOR 6F PLANNING to the environmental impact study for the Gersten Development. The type of analysis recommended should result in the development of a procedure for a local or regional agency to use in evaluating the consequences of any major development proposal prior to making land use decisions. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel to accept the report. Council- man Hyde questioned the amount of work load necessary for such a procedure. Mr. Williams replied it was the proposal of staff to submit this to the Integrated Regional Environmental Management Project of the Ford Foundation. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: 81 AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS City Attorney Lindberg made mention of the fact REQUIRED BY LAW that a commission meeting had been held without proper notification which falls under violation of the Brown Act. He would suggest the Council admonish this action and warn all commissions to make proper notification of all called meetings. - 5 - " It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this action be taken. Mayor Hamilton directed the City Attorney to make all Board and Commission, members aware of the State rules regarding meetings. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that each year new chairmen be also made aware of such rules. I REPORT ON SWEETWATER VALLEY City Attorney Lindberg repørted briefly on ANNEXATION PETITIONS - CITY petitions in opposition to the Sweetwater ATTORNEY Valley Annexations. He believes all petitions of protest would be legally acceptable whether or not they included affidavits. In answer to a question by Councilman Scott regarding the meeting Friday night, August 20, 1971, the City Attorney stated the hearing could be continued due to the lack of a quorum or by motion made by Council that night. REAPPORTIONMENT - BOARD OF Mayor Hamilton announced the Board of Super- SUPERVISORS visors meeting on reapportionment at 9:30 A.M. Thursday, August 19, 1971. He asked for attendance by any of the Council members who can go. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to go to executive session after "Oral Communications" for personnel matters. ABSENCE REQUESTED Councilman Egdah1 asked permission of the Council to be absent for the meetings of August 20 and 24, 1971. Permission granted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Verified Claim for Damages - This is a verified claim against the City Ralph L. Reaner, 752 Brightwood for damages alleged to have been caused by Avenue the street sweeper running into the rear of a parked vehicle. Damages are claimed in the amount of $68.60. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this claim be denied. Request for reinstatement of It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by I Business License for Bonita Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Cab Company this item be referred to staff and report back to the Council. Request for street closing for This letter requests that Poinsettia Avenue block party, Poinsettia Avenue, be blocked off from traffic for the purpose August 22, 1971 of holding a neighborhood block party on August 22, 1971, from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by - 6 - ~ Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that approval of this party be given if it meets the requi~ements of the Police and all other requirements the City may have. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Safety Signs Requested - Mrs. Williams, representing the residents of Mrs. Williams, 634 Mariposa Mariposa Circle, requested for the safety of Circle so many small children on the street a sign stating speed limitations and children at play. I It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried to refer this to the Safety Commission and staff for study and referred back to City Council. William Rathje, Attorney Mr. Rathj e requested reinstatement of Mr. Mineo' s 124 Beech Street, San Diego - cab license since the matter of his insurance Frank Mineo, Bonita Cab Company had been resolved. Mayor Hamilton suggested that Mr. Rathje meet with the staff since the matter had been referred to them with a report back to Council. The City Attorney stated a copy of this report would be sent to Mr. Rathj e also. Sweetwater Valley Annexation - Mrs. Mace presented to the Deputy City Clerk Melvina K. Mace, 3855 AHa additional petitions of protest for the Sweet- Loma Drive water Valley Annexation. In answer to Mrs. Mace's question, the City Attorney asked only for proof of ownership in any cases where it was not possible to check from the assessor's list. Safety Procedures Requested- Speaking in regard to American Automobile Mr. Besker, 267 Woodlawn Association Award, Mr. Besker requested proper Avenue procedure in having a section of road or area surveyed for safety purposes, speed limits, parking, etc; otherwise how does one obtain in- formation 'on a particular section with regard to road hazards, leaving from private parking facilities onto public roads. Mayor Hamilton suggested he contact the staff, specifically the Traffic Engineer. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. to Executive session to the meeting scheduled t for Wednesday, August 18, 1971 at 3:00 P.M. . ¿ - ~ ~_'::-~Þ-~ ~'~~~L__- Deputy City Clerk - 7 - ~