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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/07/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday July 28, 1971 A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 3 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following members present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Deputy City Attorney Blick OPERATION OF "OUR HOUSE" Mr. John M. Beasley, Chairman, Governing AT 392 THIRD AVENUE Board, submitted a written report to the Council on the operation of "Our House." He discussed the meeting held with the Downtown Association at which the Association stated they would be willing to meet with the representatives of "Our House" to discuss their differences. Dr. Robert Botterman Dr. Botterman stated this was a community 584 '~" Street problem, and not just the businessmen's problem. He discussed the lack of communication between these people and that of the whole community. Ken Wessel, President, Mr. Wessel discussed the meeting held recently Downtown Association whereby the Downtown Association voted 21 to 0 to the question: '~re you in favor of 'Our House' remaining in the central business area?" Mr. Wessel related some of the complaints he has received from different businesses and citizens pertaining to the conduct of the people in "Our House." Dave Jones, Volunteer, Mr. Jones indicated the need of a centralized "Our House" looation for these people. Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore stated the entire problem today 1134 Tobias Drive has come about because of permissiveness, both on the part of the parents and teachers. She stated she is in favor of the principle of "Our House" but that these people need to adhere to the rules set for the operation of the establishment. Questions from Council Councilman Egdahl asked someone from "Our House" to speak on the subject of moving to another location. Councilman Hyde wanted to know if the business association could live with "Our House" if their conduct is maintained, and if this was not possible, then where could a suitable location be found. Councilman Hobel asked if the business community would support this in any location; if the present space is suitable for the needs of "Our House", and if they applied to DEFY for funds. Ken Wessel Mr. Wessel stated the ballot they took speaks for itself--they are against having this establishment in the central business district. Kitty Raso, Board of Directors Mrs. Raso remarked she was torn between the of "Our House" and Downtown two organizations. She spoke of several in- Association cidents concerning the establishment which has hurt her business. Mr. Charles Heaney Mr. Heaney discussed the fights which he 310 "G" Street witnessed mnong the people staying at "Our 0ohn Beasley Mr. Beasl~y commented that they have looked for another location. They need to be some- where near the business district, but it is not imperative that it be this particular location. He asked for Council's help in finding another location. Gary Wappes, Volunteer, Mr. Wappes stated they have applied to DEFY 773 Madison Street for funds and the total amount requested by DEFY was approved by the County. They will know in a couple of weeks what their particular allocation will be; the details still have to be worked out. Edward Pillar Mr. Pillar stated he owned the barbershop in Owner of Barbershop this block. He has lost money in renting a shop in the back of his business because of the unfavorable atmosphere of the operation of Dr. Tom Gitchoff Dr. gitchoff remarked that he is a f~z~aer 7177 Keeley, San Diago director of Youth Services in Pleasantvtlle, California. He discussed a teen center started in that city which six months later, turned into a hangout for this type of people. Dr. Gitchoff stated that changing the location of the est- ablishment was all right, but the attitude of the co~anunity has to change to one of helping these people, and it was important that these people be kept within the c~mmunity. Deputy City Attorney In answer to the Council's inquiry, Mr. Blick Sam Blick stated that the Council had the power to make the decision as to the relocation of "Our Motion to move location It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council take the pos~tiem ~hat it desires to see "Our House" moved from its present location to one which is more suitable in terms of possible disruption to surrounding areas. The City staff is to do whatever they can to help relocate this establishment. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded reaffirming Council's stand by Councilman Hobel that a resolution be brought back at the ne~t meeting reaffirming Council's support of the concept of "Our House." The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Hyde Absent: None Councilman Hyde indicated there was no need for the resolution since the Council has never withdrawn its support. Letter to be sent to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Board of Directors of "OUr Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that House" a letter be sent by the Mayor to the Board of Directors of "Our House" formally advising them of the Council's concern over the operation, and i~icating that: (1) the Council does desire that they relocate as soon as possible; and (2) in the meantime, until they do move, they take whatever measures possible within their resources to assure that the conduct of the clientele and the operation of "Our House" be made as compatible as possible. Recess Mayor Hamilton called a recess at 4:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 4:38 p.m. STREET TREE PRESERVATION Mr. Lane F. Cole, Director of Public Works, POLICY discussed the Street Tree Preservation Policy. On the undergrounding utilities projects, the Tree Co~nittee would request the following statement to be put into the Policy: "Removal of trees because of an intended under- ground utilities district should be considered by the Street Tree Connnittee. Alternatives will be suggested including those available under the street widening project." Mr. Cole discussed the proposed policy of having the City bear all costs of tree replacement and sidewalk repair due to hazardous sidewalk con- ditions caused by City trees. Motion to approve first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the City portion of Tree Policy adopt this first portion of the Street Tree Preservation Policy by having the City assume the responsibility for sidewalk replacememt and to purchase the equipment necessary to save the trees by root pruning. This is to be spread out over a three-year period, as reconnuended by the Director of PuBlic Works. Motion dies for lack of The motion died for lack of a second. second It was moved by ConncilmanHyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City adopt that portion of the Policy described in the Street Tree Preservation Policy as "Uplifted Sidewalks" whereby the City assumes the responsibility of repairing or replacing the sidewalks. This is to be phased out over a three-year period, and the necessary prunin8 equipment is to b~pur- chased in order to accomodate this work. Council discussion The Council discussed the various areas in the City which have the problem of uplifted side- walks. Motion amended Connmtlman Hyde amended his motion to state that the City assume the responsibility of replacing and repairing the sidewalks broken by City trees. The period of time and the purchase of pruning equipment is to be deleted in the motion. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Balance of policy continued Mayor Hamilton directed that the balance of the Street Tree Preservation Policy be con- tinued to the next Council Conference. MEDIAN STRIP AND UNDER- Director of Public Works Cole submitted drawings GROUND UTILITIES ON whereby trees could be saved on J Street without J STREET the widening of the street. He spoke on that portion of the street from Ash Street to Third Avenue whereby parking bays would be provided at a ratio of % parking space per unit located on this street. William Robens Mr. Robens reported that there were 130 trees Assistant Director of Public on this street, 21 of which could not be saved. Works '3-- Median strip Mayor Hamilton asked the Council to consider having the median strip to Ash Street, since there will be a median strip going into the Tidelands area. He asked M~% Co1~ for an estimate of the cost of undergronnding util- ities from Interstate 5 to Ash Street. Cost of undergrounding Fir. Cole stated he received an estimate from utilities the San Diego Gas & Electric Company that it would be approximately $100,000. They have $27,000 carry-over from this year, and will have $143,000 this next year. Motion to underground It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde~ and unanimously carried that the Council approve the undergrounding of J Street, and the program, as presented by the ~irector of Public Works be accepted. Also, that the median strip be put in from Interstate 5 west, and Interstate 5 east to ~roadway. Mr. Dick Hughes Mr. Hughes substantiated the amount by Conversion Coordinator confirming that the project cost for this South Bay area, San Diego Gas & portion of undargrounding utilities would Electric Company be approximately $102,000. Carry-over funds for 1971 will be $27,000 and the estimate for 1972 is $143,000. Lead time needed Mr. Cole stated that approximately 6 months lead time is needed for the utility companies to start construction, and 4 to 5 months after that for completion of construction. Dick Hughes Mr. Hughes affirmed the fact that approximately one year is needed for the undergrounding project. Virg Larsen, Underground Mr. Larsen stated they are in agreement with Coordinator, Pacific Telephone the adoption of J Street as the next under- grounding project. The telephone company will need the same amount of time (approximately 1 year) as the San Diego Gas & Electric does for the construction of this project. Dick Hughes Mr. Hughes stated he based his estimate of the cost as going up to East Park Lane. Coordination with Port Councilman Hobel discussed comrdinating the District project west of Interstate 5 with that of the Port District. 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. '~" Zone for entrances It was moved by Councilman Hyda~ seconded by to City Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the Council direct the Planning Cormnission to consider the desirability of applying the '~" Zone classification for each of the major entrances to the City from Interstate 5 to Broadway. These entrances are "E", "H", "J", "L", and Palomar. Executive Session The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 5:38 p.m. and reconvened at 5:50 p.m. APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded COMMISSION by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the following appointments be made: -4- Richard Gac (reappointed) Gayle McCandliss (reappointed) Charles Daleo Linda Key John Craft Tim Nader Mark Fiocco John Klock Mayor Hamilton noted there was still one appointment to be made to the Commission, and the Council is seeking applications for this. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 1971, at 7 p.m. · City Clerk' -5-