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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/03/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 9, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date at 7 P.M., in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Fire Chief Smithey, Assistant City Manager Bourcier 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 1 and 2, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman of the Environmental Control Com- mission, as the Guest Cormnissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF 20-YEAR SERVICE Mayor Hamilton presented Mrs° Josie Shipley PIN TO MRS. JOSIE SHIPLEY, with a pin for her 20 years' service with PURCHASING DEPARTMENT the City. INTRODUCTION OF ROBERT BOURCIER, City Manager Thomson introduced his assist- ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND ant, Mr. Robert Bourcier. City Clerk Fulasz ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE administered the oath of office to Mr. Bourcier. Unanimous Consent Item: Offered by Councilman Scott, Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NOo 5971 - COMMENDING read the text of the resolution and pre- JERRY REEVES, REPORTER FOR THE SAN canted it to Mr. Reeves. It was passed and DIEGO UNION, FOR HIS EXCELLENT adopted by the followin8 vote, to-wit: COVERAGE OF THE ACTIONS OF THE CITY AYES; Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, COUNCIL AND STAFF OF THE CITY OF Hyde, Egdahl CHULA VISTA AND EXPRESSING THEIR Noes: None BEST WISHES UPON HIS TRANSFER FROM Absent: None CHULA VISTA RESOLUTION NO. 5972 - APPROVING Mr. Bruce Warren, Director of Planning, sub- TENTATIVE MAP - NEAPOLITAN VILLAS mitred the tentative map of this subdivision SUBDIVISION noting its location as the south side of East Naples Street between Melrose and Nacion Avenues, in an R-1 zone. The area comprises 5°8 acres and consists of 27 lots to be de- veloped with single-family dwellings. The City Planning Cor~nission recormmends approval subject to certain conditions. Condition No. 5 questioned Councilman Scott questioned Condition No. 5 as reco~nended by the Flanning Cormnission: "Because the 14%-foot right-of-way located between the sidewalk and proposed slope represents a 'no-man's land' which will be difficult to maintain and irrigate, the staff recon~nends that the area be sprayed with weed and grass killer and 2 ~ of DG applied. This will be an interim measure until the street is widened." Councilman Scott questioned when the street will be widened, indicating that if this is to be done in the near future, a better solution should be made here, perhaps artificial turf. Motion to continue Councilman Scott moved that the matter be held over for one week. Councilman Hyde seconded the motion. Eugene York, 270 "K" Street Mr. York stated he was representing the developers, and they would prefer that the Council not hold this matter over for one week but to approve the resolution subject to resolving this particular item prior to the approval of the final map. He added there was no problem in resolving this con- dition with the staff. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion for the one-week continuance. Councilman Hyde withdrew his second. Resolution offered Councilman Scott offered the resolution with the provision that Condition No. 5 be qualified and reported back prior to the final map being brought back to the Council. The vote was unanimous. R~SOLUTION NO. 5973 - ACCEPTING, A report from the Director of Public Works DEDICATING AND NAMING 13 PARCELS indicates that sufficient right-of-way is FOR STREET PUP, POSES ON "J" STREET available to construct the street improve- - GAS TAX PROJECT NO. 130 ments in the widening of "J" Street from Broadway to I-5 Freeway, except at certain intersections. At these intersections, it is necessary to obtain additional right-of- way in order to construct the sidewalk adja- cent to thc curvilinear portion of the curb and gutter. Thirteen deeds have been prop- erly executed to obtain this additional right-of-way. The expense for the acquisi- tion of these parcels is to be borne by Gas Tax funds ($574.57). 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: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5974 - APPROPRIATING Thc Environmental Control Commission has FUNDS FOR FUNCTIONS OF THE prepared a budget for its needs for the ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION balance of this fiscal year (1970-71) amount- ing to $485. These funds would be provided from the unappropriated reserve. Dr. Glenn explains amount for Dr. Glenn explained that the amount set conferences aside for conferences ($150) will cover thc meetings he and his Gormnissioners may want to attend. At this point, he is not sure of the number of meetings~ or the locations, but it may be possible 20 or 30 out-of-town meetings in one year. 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: -2- AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5975 - APPROVING The San Diego Country Club property being AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR USE served by this sewer connection is not within OF SEWER FACILITIES BY SAN DIEGO the boundaries of this City, and therefore, COUNTRY CLUB this special contractual arrangement is necessary. This contractual charge for the sewer hookup is $2,301.21 and covers the current calendar year ending December 31, 1971. 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. 5976 - AMENDING At its meeting of March 2, 1971, the City SECTION 2 OF CIVIL SERVICE RULE Council approved a report by the Civil VII RELATIVE TO DELETION OF Service Commission recommending that Section EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE POINTS 2 of the Civil Service Rule VII pertaining to the granting of preferential credit be deleted, thereby eliminating the practice. Letter from Employees Association City Clerk Fulasz read a letter from Mr. read Dodge H. Dean, General Manager, San Diego County Employeesf Association, written to the Civil Service Commission, in which they recormnend that the Civil Service Cormnission follow the guidelines of Rule VII, Section 1, retaining the preference points for employees° City Manager comments Mr. Thomson referred to his report written to the Council on December 2, 1970, relative to this subject, in which he recormnended that the Givil Service Rules be changed to discontinue the practice of preference points. He also noted that this report was sent to the Chula Vista Employees' Association, Fire- man's Association and Police Relief Associa- tion requesting that they support this recom- mendation as a forward step to upgrading the personnel standard~, opening the door to minority group job applicants, and emphasiz- ing the self-esteem of the City's current work force. Mayor Hamilton cormnents Mayor Hamilton commented that the Council is consistently being asked by special groups to continue action on matters so they can appea~ before the Council. He ~eels that these people should have made their feelings known to the Civil Service Cormnission so that this Cormnission could have evaluated it. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, thc reading of the text was waived by unanimoum consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None -3- Unanimous Consent Item~: RESOLUTION NO. 5977 - INTENTION City Attorney Lindberg explained that these TO GRANT GAS FRANCHISE resolutions of intention to grant the fran- chise are submitted in accordance with the application of the San Diego Gas and Electric RESOLUTION NO. 5978 - INTENTION Company on file in the office of the City TO GRANT ELECTRIC FRANCHISE Clerk and attached thereto and incorporated by Council is the ordinance in conformity with the application which Council considered at the conference held March 8, 1971o The public hearing will be to consider any ob- jections to that specific proposal made by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company. Councilman Egdahl asked if the Council was bound to this particular franchise; that as a consequence of the public hearing, they may wish to work out a franchise of different terms than that proposed. City Attorney Lindberg declared that modifi- cations can come as a result of the public hearing and the presentations made by the Gas and Electric Company and any proponents or opponents of that ordinance. The public hearing is being called for March 30~ 1971. Resolutions 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, Edghal Noes: None Absent: None Dr. Glenn comments Dr. Glenn stated that the Environmental Control Cormnission is investigating the SDG&E's environmental activities, and they will have a report on this. This will in- clude also the air pollution, thermal effects upon the Bay, undergrounding of lines, and anything else they can think of. Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 5979 - INTENTION Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of TO GRANT 10-YEAR EXTENSION OF the text was waived by unanimous consent, PRESENT CONTRACT TO CHULA VISTA passed and adopted by the following vote~ SANITARY SERVICE to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent; None Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 5980 - PROVIDING FOR Councilman Hobel questioned whether the staff THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THAT AGREE- heard anything in regard to the audit this MENTWITHAZTEC BUS LINES DATED Company was directed to have done. Ci[y FEBRUARY 17, 1970 BY EXTENDING SUCH Manager Thomson stated that he received a AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH phone call from Azt¢c Bus Lines in which they indicated they did secure the services of a Certified Public Accountant and are now commencing with the audit relative to Coun- cil direction. -4- 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 Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 5981 - ACCEPTING City Attorney Lindberg explained that the GRANT DEED TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY Council has heretofore authorized the execu- FROM ALLIED CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR tion of an agreement with Allied Contractors PARK PURPOSES RESERVING THEREFROM for the acquisition of a park site at South- SLOPE RIGHT EASEMENTS AND EASEMENTS western College Estates. At this point, the FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WATER FROM escrow is ready to close, the grant deed has DRAINAGE STRUCTURES been executed, the title policy has been cleared, no liens or encumbrances, etc., and we are now prepared at this time to accept the deed. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, 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 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL The report from the Director of Public Works FOR BIDS FOR STORM DRAIN AND SEWER explains that this work may be accomplished FACILITIES IN "J" STREET, FROM by the same contractor since it must be INTERSTATE 5 TO ASH AVENUE coordinated and done simultaneously~ The storm drain project is estimated to cost $189,000 and the trunk sewer, $75,000 - a total of $264,000. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that authorization be given to call for bids. REQUEST FROM SAN DIEGO MODEL Mr. Nick Slijk, Executive Director of the RAILROAD ASSOCIATION FOR PERMISSION Chamber of Commerce, stated that this is not TO SET UP MODEL RAILROAD IN A an association, but individuals, living in CITY PARK Chula Vista that have these models and they wish to organize this facility here in this City. James Sheets~ 456 Willowcrest Way Mr. Sheets explained that he represents a group of railroad enthusiasts who live in Chula Vista who operated the Jamul Valley Railroad up to a year ago. This was on private property but the property has since been sold, so they are now without a home. Film shown Mr. Sheets presented a colored film showing the model railroad in action noting that they are large enough to ride on, weighing from 500 to 2,000 pounds, and costs from $5,000 to $30.000. Referred to Parks and Recreation It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Commission by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for report and recormnendation. -5- RECO14MENDATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL Dr. Askew, Director of the Air Pollution CONTROL COI~ISSION RELATIVE TO Control District, recommended to the County CONTROL OVER AIR POLLUTION Board of Supervisors a requirement for more rigid control over air pollution. The vironmental Control Commission is request- ing that the City Council endorse this recom- mendation supporting the proposed changes in the Rules and Regulations of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back to support these changes in the Rules and Regulations. ORDINANCE NO. 1325 - PERTAINING This ordinance amends the existing regula- TO REGULATION OF PALMISTRY tions by adding a section which prohibits ENTERTAINMENT IN CITY - SECOND the practice of fortune telling by any of READING AND ADOPTION the various methods presently in use. Ordinance placed on second reading It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent° The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None STATUS OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN City Manager Thomson referred to his report PROPERTY ~4NED BY CHULA VISTA CITY relative to the offer to purchase 1.1505 SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT acres of property from the Chula Vista City FACILITIES School District for the sum of $37,586.84. This property is adjacent to Fire Station No. 2 and would expand the operating facility for training purposes. Mr. Thomson stated that he contacted the appraiser, and the propriety of his opinion of the value of the property has not changed, explaining the justification of his appraisal. Mr. Thomson added that it would be the staff's recommendation that other alternate sites be reviewed. This would give a reasonable com- parative base for evaluation of the site adja- cent to Fire Station No. 2 in terms of cost and benefit. Motion to pursue It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be given permission to pursue this matter; to also get the cost ratios in regard to the existing facilities at this site. REQUEST TO CHANGE PLACE OF MEET]!qG - Mayor Hamilton stated that he received a YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION letter from the Youth Advisory Commission requesting that the meetings of March 18, and April 1, 1971, be held at the Loma Verde Recreation Center. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved. -6- TRANSPORTATION STUDY Mayor Hamilton reported that a meeting will be held in Sacramento on March 22, 1971, beginning at 10 A.M., by the U. S. Depart- ment of Transportation. They are making a national transportation study and have set up this meeting to discuss the mechanics of conducting the study and the allocation of Federal funds. Staff to attend Mayor Hamilton directed that the City Manager select a member of his staff to attend this meeting and report back to the Council. Motion for member to attend It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously car- ried that either a Councilman or a member of the staff be permitted to attend this meeting and report back to the Council. ISLANDS ALONG TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Mayor Hamilton stated he received a report from the Director of Public Works pursuant to the problems created along Telegraph Canyon Road relative to the traffic. A copy of his report will be made available to each Councilman. The staff recormnends that the matter be referred to the Safety Cormnission. Motion to refer to Safety Commission Mayor Hamilton moved, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this report be referred to the Safety Commission and brought back to Council as soon as possible. MEETING AT HILLTOP HIGH SGHOOL Mayor Hamilton stated he received a number of letters from students of one class at Hilltop High School relative to what they feel are problems in Ghula Vista. He com- mented that since there will be no regular meeting of the Council on March 23, with Ho Councilmen to be out of town, he would like Council permission for himself and two Gouncilmen to meet with these students on that evening~ and all other students who may be interested. Councilman Hyde stated that if the Council is going out to the public, it should be a full Council, rather than a partial one. Mayor to notify Councilmen of Mayor Hamilton stated ha will notify the date of meeting Gouncil as soon as he looks into the avail- able dates for a meeting at the high school. RECORD OF A'rrENDANCE AT Mayor Hamilton referred to the Attendance COMMISSION MEETINGS Record submitted to the Council~ noting the Youth Advisory Commission members, recom- mended by the Human Relations Co~nission, who have missed all but one or two meetings. He directed that the Cor~nission be notified of these vacancies and to select someone who will actively participate and attend these meetings. -7- SWEETWATER VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE Councilman Scott questioned the status of this request. City Manager explains Mr. Thomson explained that a call was received from the Director of this Little League a few weeks ago asking that this matter be withheld until they notify the Council they are ready. League to be contacted Mayor Hamilton directed that the League be contacted and asked whether or not they were still interested in this request. PARK-SCHOOL COMMITTEE Councilman Hobel asked whether any progress was made relative to the joint use of facilities. Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Jasinek stated a report will be coming William Jasinek comments to the Council at the next meeting. This refers to the use of high school gyms on staggered evenings plus the use of the gyms on Saturday mornings. COUNCIL MEETING WITH T~E PUBLIC Councilman Hyde recorm~ended that the meet- ing scheduled for March 23 be rescheduled until such time as all members of the Coun- cil will be present. Mayor Hamilton explained that the meeting of March 23 will be directed toward the students of this class and other interested students. The first meeting with the general public will be at a date when all members of the Council will be present. POLICE FACILITY Councilman Hyde questioned the status of the new Police facility. City Manager Thomson explained that a check list is now being ma~e by the Director of Building and Housin8 and Director of Public Works, which he plans to review with them. The opening date for this new facility is tentatively scheduled for April 1~ 1971. BICYCLE TRAILS Councilman Egdahl co~nented on riding bicycl~ along Otay Lakes Road, and asked for a report as to whether anything has been done relative to bicycle paths in this area, or other parts of thc City. Staff directed to check Mayor Hamilton directed the staff to check into this and report back to the Council. PENALTY CLkUSE Councilman Hobel questioned whether there was a penalty clause in the Police facility contract. Director of Public Works stated there was not° WRITTEN COMMUNIC~TIONS (CITY CLEI~K REPORTS) Verified Claims for Damages - This is a verified claim for damages filed Donald G. Smith by Donald George Smith, 5901 Mills Street, Chula Vista, in the amount of $109.38. Mr. Smith claims that Fireman Eugene Victor Debs Dean backed into his car at the corner of Elmhurst and Otay Lakes Road on February 13, 1971, causing bumper~ grill and fender damage. -8- Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. Resolution of Monterey Park This resolution supports SB 318 which pro- regarding SB 318 - Impact rides passenger vehicle impact protection damage of Passenger Vehicles to vehicle owners; prohibits the sale of any passenger vehicle, except motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, manufactured after January 1, 1973, and provides that the manu- facturer shall be liable for treble damages or not less than $500 if there is damage because the vehicle does not meet the re- quirements of such provisions. Referred to Safety Commission It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the Safety Commission for report. ADJ~JRNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M., to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 1971 at 7 P.M. -9-