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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/06/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 1, 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, 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 Planning Warren, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek 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 Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of May 259 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Kyle O. Stewart, Vice Chairman of the City Planning Con~ission~ as guest Commissioner for this meeting. REPORT BY C. R. CAMPBELL, Mr. Robert Campbell, Port Con~nissioner, PORT COMMISSIONER reported on the development of the launch- ing ramp commenting that the project will be about three weeks late because of prob- lems they encountered regarding the soil condition. Mr. Campbell stated that the preliminary budget was adopted for the 1971-72 fiscal year: total requirements will be $9,072,000; revenues of $7,800,000. They will draw $6,900,000 from the reserves, leaving a balance of $5,700,000. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERING APPEAL Mayor Hamilton stated that the Council has OF PROPERTY OWNERS OF PLANNING asked the staff to report on the possibility COMMISSION ACTION IN GRANTING A of purchasing this land for park purposes. ZONE VARIANCE TO OWNER OF PROPERTY This report has not been brought back to ON SOUTH SIDE OF "J" STREET, AElrr- the Council, and he would request a post- TING EASTERLY BOUNDARD OF 1-805 ponement of this item until such time as the report is ready. City Manager Thomson stated he would have the report ready at the next Council meet- ing. Public hearing postponed It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of June 8, 1971. RESOLUTION 'NO. 6068 - APPROVING The proposed lease for this site concerns LEASE OF SAN DIEGO CAS AND ELECTRIC 8.34 acres of SDG&E right-of-way adjacent COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO to Loma Verde Park, which was presented to LOMA VEl{DA PAKK the City ~n.'April 19, 1971. The Director of Parks and Recreation found the lease acceptable with the exception of the 10-year lease period. He suggested that the terms be extendad to 20 years, realizing that certain capital improve- ments will be made on this property from time to time. SDG&E Company has agreed to this modification. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6069 - ACCEPTING This project will tie into the large 66- BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR inch storm drain now under construction in HALSEY STREET STORM DRAIN, "J" Street, and will alleviate flooding in BROADWAY TO FIFTH AVENUE the Halsey Street basin west of Broadway. The Dow bid was submitted by V. E. Posey in the amount of $55,081.30~ using corru- gated metal pipe. It is recommended that the Council approve this bid and further, authorize the expendi- ture of $60,000 ($30,000 from Special Capi- tal Outlay Fund, Project No. 2, and $30,000 from Gas Tax 2107 funds, unexpended reserves). This will leave $4,918.70 for contingencies and utility relocations that may develop. 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. 6070 - ACCEPTING The contract work for the street improve- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST ments in East Oneida Street has been com- ONEIDA STREET pleted by the contractor, Sim J. Harris Company, A final inspection was made on May 21, 1971, and all of the public improve- ments in the project have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 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. 6071 - DECLARING Thc developers of Apollo Subdivision, Unit CITY'S INTENTION TO IMPOSE TRAFFIC No. 2, have requested that the City impose REGULATIONS IN APOLLO SUBDIVISION, rules and regulations governing the move- UNIT NO. 2 ment of vehicles as contained in the Traffic Code of thc City and thc California Vehicle Code. This proposed resolution reflects the City's intention to impose traffic regulations in this subdivision and designates June 22, 1971 as thc time for a public hearing on this matter. -2- 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. 6072 - ACCEPTING, The City Council, by Resolution No. 4085, DEDICATING AND NAMING PROPERTY FOR accepted a 5-foot easement for sidewalk STREET PURPOSES ON "H" STREET purposes from the Broadway-Hale Corporation along the south side of "H" Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. With the widen- ing of "N" Street, in conjunction with the development of the Broadway-Hale Shopping Center~ a portion of the street pavement, curbs, drainage structures and sidewalk were constructed within the sidewalk ease- ment area. To clarify this situation, a grant deed for street purposes has been obtained. This resolution accepts the grant deed for street purposes, dedicating for public use and naming the dedication "H" STREET. 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. 6073 - ACCEPTING Plans have been completed and bids are TWO EASEMENTS FOR ORNAMENTAL being advertised for the installation of STREET LIGHT PURBOSES ON "H" STREET ornamental street lights to be erected in conjunction with the '~" Street underground district, Third Avenue to I-5 Freeway. Two grants of easement have been obtained: one from Aetna Life Insurance Company and the other from Louise E. Nohl, et al for 2.5 feet along the southerly side of '~" Street. 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. 6074 - ACCEPTING By Resolution No. 5634, the City Council GRAi~T DEED FOR UTILITY EASEMENT approved a waiver of the requirements for ON FIRST AVENUE the installation of sidewalk along the west side of First Avenue, south of Quintard Street, adjacent to the addition to the Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park, This waiver was approved subject to the granting of a 2.5ofoot utility easement and dedica- tion of needed right-of-way alonE the west side of First Avenue, -3- This resolution accepts a grant deed offer- ing a 2.5-foot utility easement on the west side of First Avenue, south of Quintard Street, by Saburo Muraoka, the owner. 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. 6075 - ACCEPTING, This resolution concerns the following two NAMING AND DEDICATING PROPERTY FOR grant deeds offered by Saburo Muraoka for STREET PURPOSES ON FIRST AVENUE street purposes and dedicating the easements for public use: (I) A 1-foot strip of property for public right-of-way extending from Quintard Street south to the southerly line of Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park; (2) 7.5 feet of property for public right- of-way from the southerly line of Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park south to the San Diego Gas and Electric Com- pany transmission easement. The dedications are to be named FIRST AVENUE. 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. 6076 - PROVIDING At the budget hearing of May 26, 1971, the FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF City Council authorized the purchase of FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE three Pinto sub-compact sedans, as speci- 1971 FORD PINTO SUB-COMPACT SEDANS fled in Bid No. 18-1970-71. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RECO~MENDATION OF PARKS AND The Cormnission is in favor of establishing RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING routes for bicycles in this City, and rocca- BICYCLE PATHS IN CITY niz~ the expertise of the various depart- ments in the City that could add to a study and the resultant plan. They are request- ing that the City Manager assign a study committee with staff representation from various departments to develop a bicycle route system. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Coun¢ilman Hyd¢~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this report be accepted and referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. -4- RECO~ENDATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL The Commission is requesting Council support CONTROL COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL of Proposition "D" on the June 8 ballot. SUPPORT OF COUNTY PROPOSITION '~" This proposition pertains to bonds for open - PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS space and recreation. City Attorney's comments - City Attorney Lindberg referred to another Propositions '~" and "B" item on the agenda - a =eport on County Propositions ~" and "B". He requested that the three propositions be combined into one resolution for the Mayor's signa- ture. The Council concurred. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Dr. Glenn stated his Commission would prefer Environmental Control Con~nission that Proposition '~" be handled separately. Mayor Hamilton assured him that the resolu- tion drawn up by the Attorney would take care of this. ORDINANCE NO. 1334 - APPROVING This ordinance approves the annexation of Gl{EGG ROGERS PARK ANNEXATION NO. 2 Gregg Rogers Park Annexation No. 2, which - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION includes 20 acres lying south of Gregg Rogers Park. Ordinance placed on second reading It was moved by Councilman Egdahl 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 votes to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1335 ~ AMENDING This ordinance amends the original ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 1283 ~GARDING (No. 1283) as to eligibility, election of ORGANIZATIONAL FORMAT AND MEMBER- officers, number of Co~nissioners, and drop- SHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH ADVISORY ping the word '~dvisory" from the title. COMMISgION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be placed on its second reading Ordinance placed on 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 Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON PUBLIC UTILITIES City Manager Thomson reported that he made COMMISSION POSITION CONCEI~NING contact with the Public Utilities Commission, OPERATION OF AZTEC BUS LINES and they stated that the City would have to IN CITY live with the 2% rule for service to areas outside the City limits. Mr. Thomson com- mented that he will be meeting with the people at Southwestern College to talk about servicing the College. In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry concerning the advantages or disadvantages of being under the Public utilities Co,mis~ sion, Mr. Lindberg said it would be possible to bring Aztec Bus Lines in Chula Vista under the dl~eetion of the P.U.C.~upon the application of Aztec. I~ would mean ra~trie- ti(ms with adhering to the rules and resula- tions of the P.U.C. -5- Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON TRAFFIC CONDITION AT Director of Public Works Cole referred to INTERCHANGE OF TELEGRAPH CAN~ON ROAD his written report concerning the possi- EAST OF NACION AVENUE - DIRECTOR OF bility of signalizing the driveway into PUBLIC WORKS the shopping center on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road at Nacion Avenue, and the matter of an ingress and egress easement north of the service station to Telegraph Canyon Road. Mr. Cole indicated the cost of such a sig- nalization would be above $30,000. The property west of the shopping center and north of the service station was pur- chased by the Gersten Company. A restric- tion stipulating no change in grading, no fences, walls or landscaping has been placed on the mutual property line. Mr. Cole commented that this was a quasi ease- ment of ingress and egress from this shop- ping center to the Gersten property and would provide the same to the shopping center. Mr. Cole reiterated the recommendations of the staff as strongly opposing providing an access to the shopping center through the island. Mayorfs conm]ents Mayor Hamilton felt the report should have included more than just the area of the shopping center--it should have included the area of the off-ramp from 805 where it goes up to Halecrest Avenue. He is not satisfied with the total intersection here because of the difference in the street widths. The Mayor added that what they have done is admitted that there is a prob- lem; however, no solution has been given. Copy ~f report Councilman Egdahl asked that a copy of the Director's report be sent to the individuals who testified on this at previous meetings. Entrances to shopping center Mayor Hamilton asked if any consideration has been given to moving or widening the entrance ways into the shopping center. Mr. Cole indicated that consideration was not given to this because they felt it was the responsibility of the owners of the shopping center. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the Council reluc- tantly accept the report of the Director of Public Works. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None -6- EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session after "Oral Communications", for personnel matters. SCHOOL VISITS REGAP. DING YOUTH Mayor Hamilton cormmented that there are COMMISSION two more school sessions: one at 1 P.M., June 2 at Bonita Vista Junior High School, and the other at 7 P.M., June 3 at Hilltop High School. He asked whichever Councilmen could attend these sessions, to eon~m~t him. COUNCIL CONFERENCES Mayor Hamilton discussed the items pending for Council conferences: 1. Parks and Recreation Elemer~ of the Master Plan 2. Redistricting Supervisorial Districts 3. Recormnendations from Council regarding Cfty Beautification Program Motion to call conference It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council conference (adjourned regular meeting) be called for June 7, 1971 at 3 P.M. to consider the three items suggested by the Mayor. CABLE TV Mayor Hamilton stated it would be possible to meet with representatives of Cable TV on Monday, June 14, 1971. Council conference It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council conference (adjourned regular meeting) be called for June 14, 1971 at 3 P.M. to meet with representatives of Mission Cable TV. SENATE BILL 333 Mayor Hamilton remarked that he and the Mayors of Imperial Beach & National City have tried unsuccessfully to contact Senator Mills regarding his stand on SB 333. Telegrams have been sent to him, but no personal con- tact has been made. The trip to Sacramento planned by the League of California Cities for June 2 has been postponed and probably won't be rescheduled until the latter part of July. JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD OF Councilman Hyde questioned the status of SUPERVISORS this meeting. Mayor Hamilton stated that he has not had a reply from the ~upervisors in this regard. The Council did meet in- formally with them at the Sweetwater Regional Park meeting; however, this was not the meet- ing the Council had requested. The Mayor stated he would contact that office and get this meeting set up. COMPILATION OF lAWS RELATIVE TO Councilman Hyde noted the announcement in ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the Council mailing concerning the avail- ability of a book containing all the laws relating to dnvironmental protection. suggested this be referred to the Environ- mental Control Cormnission. -7- Referred to Environmental It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Control Commission by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this be referred to the Environmental Control Cormnission for possible purchase. City Attorney City Attorney Lindberg stated his office has already ordered one of these books. The Council asked that it be made available to the Environmental Cormnission. WRITTEN COI~UNICATIONS: Request from DowntownAssociation The Downtown Association is requesting per- for permission to hold Art mission to use the sidewalks on Third Avenue, Festival on Third Avenue between '%" and "G" Streets, for the display of art work on September 16, 17 and 18. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that approval be given for this Art Festival. Resolution from City of National The City of National City is requesting City supporting legislation to Council support of a resolution which would eliminate requirement for unneces- authorize election boards to provide for sary precinct officers precinct boards to consist of one inspector and two judges, in cases where ballots are to be counted by means of electronic or electro-mechanical devices. Referred to City Attorney and It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded City Clerk by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Attorney and the City Clerk for report. Request for extension of deferral Mr. Yamate is requesting an extension of of street improvements - 1002 the deferral of street improvements for Industrial Boulevard - James M. the property located at 1002 Industrial Yamate Boulevard. He states he is still farming this property, that no improvements have been made during the past year, and Inter- state 5 widening will not be completed until 1973. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager for recon~endation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Joint Meeting with Unified Mr. C. R. Campbell, Port Cormnissioner, stated Port District that the Port District will be meeting with each of the cities comprising the District, at one of their regular meetings. He noted that since the Port District meets the same day as this Council, they could perhaps have the use of the Chamber. Councilman Scott commented that the fifth Tuesday of June or September would be a good time to meet, since the Council has no regular scheduled meeting on those dates. Mr. Campbell said he would take those dates back to the Board, and suggested an alter- nate meeting night -- perhaps some Thursday evening. The Council concurred. -8- SIGN ORDINANCE Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Environmental Control Commission, noted the publication in the Oune 7 issue of NEWSWEEK regarding the recent adoption of a sign ordinance by the City of Denver. City Attorney Lindberg commented that the City of San Diego is also considering the adoption of such an ordinance. ENVLRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS Dr. Richard Glenn commented that the State Division of Highways now has to file envir- onmental impact statements. He asked that the City make sure they receive these state- ments well in advance so that his Cormnission can act on them. Mayor Hamilton directed the City Attorney to check into this. BUDGET REVIEW Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Environmental Control Cormnission, remarked that his Com- mission is ordained to review budget items; however, he did not receive a copy of the budget° Councilman Scott commented that this Com- mission, by ordinance, is supposed to re~iew the Capital Improvements Program, which has not, as yet, been approved by the Council. The ECG should, however, be reviewing this. City Manager Thomson said that this Commis- sion should have received a copy of the budget. He will check into this, and see that a copy is sent to Dr. Glenn° COUNTY PROPOSITIONS Councilman Scott noted the arrival of Super- visor Bear. Mayor Hamilton reported that the Council has just endorsed Propositions '~", "B" and '9", and asked Supervisor Bear if he wished to speak on any other proposi- tion. Supervisor Bear indicated he did not, and apologized for being late to the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8 P.M. and from Executive Session at 8:15 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Monday, June 7, 1971 at 3 P.M. -9-