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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/02/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIN~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 16, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date at 7:00 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, City Attorney Lindberg, Fire Chief Smithey, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Purchasing Agent Stanley 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 Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 3, 5, 8 and 9, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Tom Hunting- CO~4ISSIONER ton, Chairman of the Parking Place Commis- sion, as Guest Commissioner for this meeting. INTRODUCTION OF BOM~ERO~ Fire Chief Smithey introduced the men who are currently taking a one-week training course in the United States, of which these nine men have been assigned to Chula Vista Fire Department. Mayor Hamilton presented each of the men with a Certificate of Recog- nition. The training course is sponsored by the San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Asso- ciation. RESOLUTION NO. 5943 - ACCEPTING Lot No. 57 of this subdivision is now being LOT 57 F0R PARK PURPOSES IN offered for dedication to the City for park KINGSWOOD SUBDIVISION purposes. The subdivider has improved this lot with landscaping and a sprinkler system and has provided a bond in an amount suf- ficient to guarantee the installation and one-year maintenance of this open space. Thc Director of Public Works recommends that this lot be accepted for park purposes. 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, Hamilton: Myde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5944 - ACCEPTING The contract work for the underground tree PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT CHULA VISTA lighting system at the Municipal Golf Course MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (UNDERGROUND has been completed in accordance with the TREE LIGHTING SYSTEM) contract agreement dated September 8, 1970. The Director of Public Works recommends acceptance of these improvements. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION WAIVING BIDDING Assistant Director of Public Works Robens REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF explained that the City has 50 signalized SIGNAL CONTROLLERS intersections. Ail of these are equipped with either Automatic signals or Econolite controllers, and consequently, over the years, the City has built up a stock of spare parts to handle the emergencies. Therefore, if a new product from a neophyte manufacturer was successful in bidding for these controllers, it would mean a sub- stantial increase in cost to the City to provide the back-up components, etc. It is, therefore, reco~nended that the staff receive two bids for the purchase of signal controllers: one from Automatic Signal and one from Econolite. Council discussion The Councilmen discussed the issues involved concurring that other manufacturers should be given the opportunity to bid on the sig- nal controllers; that it would be wise to get as many competitive bids as possible. The Council, after receiving the bids, can look into the company's background. Coun- cilman Scott commented on the different and unique concepts in signal lighting, and by getting a new company to bid, the City would also get the new up-to-date concepts being offered. Purchasing Agent comments Purchasing Agent Carl Stanley discussed the merits of herin8 the bids received by just the two companies involved. Motion to file resolution It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously ear- fled that the resolution be filed. RESOLUTION NO. 5945 - APPROVING This resolution pertains to the park devel- AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF opment between the School District and the EAST NAPLES STREET EAST OF OLEANDER City for the Gregg Rogers Park. The agree- AVENUE TO Ti{E EAST CITY LIMITS - ment calls for the improvement of East CHULA VISTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Naples Street; the Chula Vista City School District has executed this agreement. 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 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 5946 - APPROVING The Park Hill United Methodist Church was AGREEMENT FORT HE IMPROVEMENT OF granted a deferral of the installation of EAST NAPLES STREET - PARR HILL their public improvements for the frontage UNITED METHODIST CHURCH on East Naples Street. They now wish to construct these public improvements; the City is to be responsible for the prepara- tion of plans and specifications and the administration of the project. The agree- ment has been executed by the Church repre- sentatives. 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. 5947 - APPROPRI- The Registrar of Voters has sent the invoice ATING FUNDS TO COVER COST OF relative to the charges for the consolida- CONSOLIDATION OF CHARTER PROPOSI- tion of the seven Charter propositions which TIONS ON GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT were on the General Election ballot, Novem- ber 3, 1970. The amount is $2,909, which will come out of the General Fund unappro- priated surplus. 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. 5948 - ACCEPTING The Purchasing Agent recommends that the BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR award be given to the iow bidder, Contractor IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Supply, Specifications have been met and AT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE all items bid. The funds required are $18,914.71, including tax. Resolution offered 0£fcred by Councilman S¢o~t, 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. 5949 - AUTHORIZING In order to install the irrigation system EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MISCEL- on Holes 6 through 11 at the Chula Vista LANEOUS MATERIAL FOR IRRIGATION Municipal Golf Course, it becomes necessary SYSTEM - MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE to provide funds for other commodities used by City forces to complete this project. It is requested that the amount of $550 be authorized for this expenditure. 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 Noe~: None Absent: None -3- RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH The City Clerk stated that she received a SWEETWATER VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE call from the President of the Little League requesting a one-week continuance of this item. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 5950 - APPROVING This resolution formally acknowledges and ACTION OF SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL IN co~nends the action by the San Diego City ESTABLISHING "SPHERES OF INFLUENCE" Council in passing a resolution establish- FOR RESERVE CAPACITY RIGHTS IN ing a policy supporting the "spheres of METRO SEWER SYSTEM AND COMMENDING influence" concept as proposed by this City SAID BODY FOR SAID ACTION regarding sewage capacity rights. 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 P~ECOI~MENDATION OF SAFETY COMMIS- In answer to City Council's directive, the SION REGARDING TAFFIC CONTROL AT Safety Commission investigated the possibil- INTERSECTION OF EAST "J" STREET ity of a four-way stop at the intersection AND FLOYD AVENUE of East "J" Street and Floyd Avenue. Traffic Engineer's report The Traffic Engineer reports that, accord- ing to a survey, the two-way stop is suf- ficient for the existing conditions at this intersection and a four-way regulation is not warranted at this time. Recommend acceptance of report The Safety Commission recommends acceptance of this report. Explanation of study Assistant Director of Public Works Robens explained the study that department conducts relative to three and four-way stops. Council accepts recommendation It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Safety Com- mission be accepted~ RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COMMIS- In response to City Council directive, the SION REGARDING MANDATORY AUTOMOBILE Safety Conm~ission reports that they have SAFETY FIA/LE LEGISLATION investigated the matter of a resolution of San Leandro urging State Legislature to enact mandatory automobile safety flare legislation. The Safety Cormmission recom- mends opposition to this proposed legislation for these reasons: (a) Dangers of open flares in case of accidents, and (b) Enforcement problem. Council accepts recommendation It was moved by Gouncilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Safety Com- mission be accepted, -4- ORDINANCE NO. 1324 - PROHIBITION It is the purpose and intent of this ordin- OF UNNECESSARY OR UNREASONABLE ance to provide reasonable restrictions and LIGHTING - FIRST READING limitations upon the use of lighting in or near the residential zones of the City so as to prevent lighting from creating a nuis- ance to residents within said residential zones. Appeal procedure questioned Councilman Hobel questioned the paragraph in the ordinance relative to the appeal procedure which states that the Planning Commission considers the appeals and "the determination of said commission shall be final". Councilman Hobel felt that this should also be referred to Council. City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg explained the appeal procedures now inaugurated by the City. He commented that if any serious disputes arose concerning an appeal, the Council would be informed~ and at that point~ can review the matter on its own motion. Ordinance put on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON REQUEST OF CHUIA VISTA City Manager John Thomson reported that he SANITARY SERVICE REQUEST FOR has investigated the request made by the EXTENSION OF CONTRACT Chula Vista Sanitary Service for an exten- sion of their contract for a ten-year period; the contract is due to expire on June 30, 1972. The reason for the ten-year request is to enable this firm to secure low-cost financing in order to acquire new automotive equipment. Recommendation for conference The City Manager recommends approval of a with auditors present ten-year contract extension; however, if the Council de~ires more information on this matter~ a conference can be held and the Director of Finance will have thc City's auditor present to be an additional source relative to this request. Mr. Chase of the Chula Vista Sanitary Service indicate4 that he would lika to have his CPA in attendance at this conference, also. 0ouncil discussion Council discussed thc long-range extension requested - 10 years. Councilman Scott felt this warranted an independent look by an outside auditor, not necessarily the City's, as to the practieeg~ capitalization and pro- cedures of this company. Motion offered for audit It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel~ and unanimously carried that an independent audit be made by an out- side CPA. Dick Chaser co-owner and General Mr. Dick Chase explained the need for the Manager~ Chula Vista Sanitary ten-year extension requested~ indicating Service that during the ten-year period~ they will have used three complete sets of equipment. -5- Minutes February 16, 1971 He requested that his CPA be allowed to be present at the conference. City Manager will report back City Manager Thomson stated he would check with the Director of Finance relative to outside auditors and will report back at the next Council meeting for a date certain as to a Council conference. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobet, and unanimously carried that the previous motion include the fact that the City Manager report back at the next meeting as to a possible date for the Council conference. REPORT ON REQUEST OF COMMUNITY City Attorney Don Lindberg explained the HOSPITAL FOR RESOLUTION TO SECURE request, as presented by Stone & Youngberg's TAX-EXEMPT STATUS SUPPORT attorney at the last meeting - a request for the adoption of a resolution by this Council which would give tax-exempt status to interest paid on bonds which would be issued by the Community Hospital for the development of their new hospital facility. Referred to similar resolutions Mr. Lindberg referred to the resolutions adopted by other cities adopted by South Lake Tahoe and Glendora in a similar request. He stated he talked to representatives of O'Melveny &Myers, who will be hired by Stone & Youngberg in this matter. With some modification, IRS will accept the resolution but would require that this City Council ratify the present membership of the Board of Directors of the Cormmunity Hospital and that the other members of the Board that may be selected at some future date must also be ratified by the Council. Council discussed ratification The Council discussed this matter. Mr. of Board of Directors Lindberg explained that the Board would present the Council with the persons serv- ing without pay on their Board~ and ask the Council to ratify their selection, by reso- lution. Resolution being prepared Itt. Liadbcrg added that he is preparing a resolution which will be sent to O'Metveny &Myers so that they can give their opinion as to its ability to achieve the tax-exempt status. This resolution will appear before the Council at the next meeting for consid- eration. Suggestion for conference Councilman Scott suggested a Council confer- cnce be held on this matter~ to get all of these questlon5 answered - the control the Council would have in ratifying the names of the Board of Directors. He added that what the hospital would be getting in change for the low interest rate is control by the City Council. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the report of the City Attorney be accepted° -6- REPORT ON REQUEST FOR LICENSE TO City Attorney Lindberg requested a one- CONDUCT PALMISTRY ENTERTAINMENT week continuance on this matter, since he IN CITY was not able to contact the City Attorney in E1 Cajon relative to their situation regarding this matter. Motion to continue for one week It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for one week. REPORT ON BIDS FOR TIMBER UTILITY Assistant Director of Public Works Robens BRIDGES AT THE MUNICIPAL GOLF referred to the report submitted to the COURSE Council in which they recommend authoriza- tion for a resolution to be prepared award- ing the bid for these bridges to George Taylor Construction Company, the low bidder. Mr. Robens requested that '~lternate 2" be accepted which would be for the construction of three bridges requiring an expenditure of additional funds. Motion for authorization to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded award bid by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that a resolution be prepared awarding the bid for '~lternate 2" to George Taylor Con- struction Company in the amount of $9,724.60, and authorization be given for the expendi- ture of $10,000 - $6,000 from Project #12, PR-5-70 of the Capital Improvement Program and $4,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund. REPORT ON CLOSING OF EAST Assistant Director of Public Works Robens RIENSTRA STREET referred to the plat submitted to the Council showing the sewer and water mains on East Rienstra and the water service to each individual lot. There are 20 lots and each service requires an excavation of a trench three to four feet deep. It was impossible to do this work without closing the street. The Gity Engineer gave the developer one month (until February 22) to complete this project. Motion relative to closing streets It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that, in the future~ for any major construction, the Council be notified within a reasonable time in advance of a request for the closing of a street, so that they can investigate it further, if necessary. RESERVATIONS FOR CONFERENCE TO Mayor Hamilton asked for reservations from BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C. the Council for attendance at the National League of Cities Congressional-City Confer- ence to be held in Washington, D. C. on March 21-23, 1971. Councilmen Scott and Egdahl stated they plan to attend. Councilman Hyde indicated his intention to attend the Conference to be held in Sacra- mento in May. MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilmn Hyde, and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, for personnel reasons~ after Oral Communica- tions. -7- COMPLAINT ON CONDITION OF Councilman Scott co~muented that he has HOLE #4 AT GOLF COURSE received a complaint as to the consistent muddy condition prevailing on Hole #4 at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. Director of Parks and Recreation Mr. William Jasinek, Director of Parks and explains Recreation, explained that there has been a recent blow-up of the transite line in this area. Because of the elevation of the water cable, it was difficult to repair this; however, it has now been repaired. UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES Councilman Hobel discussed the situation ALONG FREEWAY whereby a freeway comes in, such as I-5 and Bay Boulevard, where a parallel road is being constructed to I-5, and asked if the State worked in any way with the various agencies involved in undergrounding the utilities at the same time a road is being widened. Report will be submitted Mr. Roberts, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated he will investigate this matter and report back to Council° SOUND ORDINANCE Councilman Hyde reported that the League of Cities has established a coranittee for the creation of a model sound control ordinance. The City of Beverly Hills has adopted such an ordinance which appears to be a rather good one. He would recommend that the Plan- ning Department obtain a copy of this ordin- ance from Beverly Hills, to examine it and determine whether or not it would be good for this City. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Mr. Jerry Carnahan, representing the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, Underground Utilities Conversion Co-ordinator, submitted a report to the Council in reference to the possibility of conversion work being done by their Rule 31-B, with the City advancing the cost of the work, and the money being repaid from the Company's allocation at a later date. Mr. Carnahan indicated that this proposal can be made. He reviewed the arrangement that would b~ made pursuant to the project, commenting that he will submit more infor- mation to the Council in a letter. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 P.M., and reconvened at 9:00 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT MAIqAGER It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobet, and unanimously carried that Robert Bourcier be ratified to the posi- tion of Assistant City Manager, contingent upon the fact that the Charter changes have to be passed by the California Legislature. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:03 P.M., to the adjourned regular meeting to be held Monday, February 22, 1971, at 3 PoM.