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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/02/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7 P.M. February 2, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Personnel Officer McCabe 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 meetings of January 21, 1971, and January 26, 1971 (3 P.M. and 7 P.M.) be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Dr. Robert Botterman, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mr. Niek Slijk, Executive Manager, Chamber CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of Commerce, submitted the quarterly finan- cial report. Mr. Slijk discussed the cost of the Eighth Annual Starlight Yule Parade and gave a brief recap of the panel discus- sions held at the Community Forum, South- western College, on January 23, 1971. PUBLIC HE~kRING - PROPOSED Director of Planning Warren submitted a ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED plat of the area noting the property in TERRITORY KHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS question. This annexatlou involves 212.19 BRANDYWINE'S OTAY VALLEY ROAD acres and is located north of Otay Valley ANNEXATION Road ad3aeent to the easterly edge of the Princess Manor Subdivision~ of whieh 160 acres will become the Brandywine development. The City Planning Cormnission recommends approval~ and the Local Agency Formation Commission has approved the annexation. Mr. Warren stated that one of the property owners, who had not signed the petition, had done so today, making this a 100% con- sent petition to annex. No public hearing needed City Attorney Lindberg stated that a motion should be made to dispense with the public hearing. Motion to dispense with hearing It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council dimpense with the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 1322 - APPROVING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this BRANDYWINE'S OTAY VALLEY ROAD ordinance be placed on its first reading ANNEXATION - FIRST READING and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous coasent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1323 - REZONING 1.62 Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat ACRES OF PROPERTY AT TELEGRAPH noting the location and stating that this CANYON ROAD AND HILLTOP DRIVE - ordinance approves the rezoning to R-l-5 of FIRST READING that vacant property along the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road, presently prezoned R-l-7. Drainage channel discussed Councilman Egdahl discussed the fact that since Telegraph Canyon Road would be the major drainage for everything developed east of the City, and in the event the Corps of Engineers would be doing some design work here, he wondered if the City would be en- countering some problems with this develop- ment. Mr. Cole explained that the Corps of Engi- neers will study this general area and determine whether this would be a logical Corps project. As to this particular prop- erty~ there is a 30-foot wide channel here, and there is no way to carry the amount of water expected through here by means of this unlined 30-foot channel. Councilman Egdahl asked if the present ordinance adequately covers the problems of existing drainage channels so that the problem of the City having possibly to participate in redoing drainage channels that should be put in properly when subdi- visions go in~ is not being perpetuated. The Council then discussed the Otay Land Company development as regard to the drain- age facilities proposed there. Mr. Cole felt it was appropriate that the City have a proposed channel from Hilltop Drive easterly so that when any area develops to the east~ the City will have a means of collecting. Ordinance placed 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 Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Motion to make study It was moved by Councilman Seott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the staff study the feasibility of engineering that channel and pro-rating it from the headwaters down to First Avenue to see about the feasibility of fol~nins a dlstrict~ aad with getting the cooperation of the County. -2- RESOLUTION NO. 5926 - APPROPRIATING Homeowners Association, Southwestern College FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TOT Estates, have reported that they have raised LOT - SOUTRWESTERN COLLEGE ESTATES $1,500 for a tot lot, a sum they claim will be matched by the developers of Southwestern College Estates. This resolution will appro- priate that sum of money, from unappropriated surplus, matching the amount which will be given the City by the Homeowners Association. The City will furnish labor and materials necessary for this program. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5927 - NOTICE OF This resolution gives notice of the inten- INTENT - APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB tion of the City Council to hold a public CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE hearing on February 23, 1971, regarding the AND NECESSITY application by Frank J. Mineo to secure a certificate of public convenience and neces- sity for the operation of the Bonita Cab Company. Councilman Scott questions area Councilman Scott asked if it was appropriate that the Council grant a certificate of public convenience for an area of a town only - in Bonita; whether they should be speaking for the whole City or just limit- ing it to this one specific area. City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg indicated this was a crucial issue. The Council cannot segre- gate an area of the town, and it is diffi- cult to precisely define the areas of Bonita. He stated that this application should be treated as an application by a person who indicates his intention to operate within a portion of the town but will be entitled, pursuant to the certifieate if the Council so grauts~ to operate within the entire limits of the City of Chula Vista. 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: Gouncilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent; None RESOLUTION NO. 5928 - APPROVING The Master Traffic Signal Maintenance Agree- AMENDMENT TO MASTER AGREEI~NT AND ment between the City and the County of San SUPPLEMENT TO MASTER AGREEMENT FOR Diego provides for the addition of signals TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE WITH by a supplemental written agreement between COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - PALOMAR the City Engineer and the County Engineer. STREET AND INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD Offered by Councilman ggdahl, 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 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 5929 - APPROVING Windsor Park Enterprises, Inc., is request- IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT - WINDSOR ing approval of the final map of Windsor HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION Heights Subdivision, subject to the submis- sion of the required bonds within 60 days after approval of the final map: Faithful performance bond $126,000 Material and labor bond 66,000 Surveying and monumentation bond 2,000 Fees for the subdivision have been deposited. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5930 - APPROVING The Division of Engineering has checked the FINAL MAP - WINDSOR MEIGHTS final map of Windsor Heights Subdivision SUBDIVISION and states that it conforms with the tenta- tive map° The City Planning Commission recommends approval. The subdivision con- tains 57 lots and Lot A on 11.438 acres. It is recommended that the Council take action approving the final map and accept- ing the dedication of SHEFFIELD COURT, sub- ject to compliance with Sections 28.6 and 28.7 of the Municipal Code, and the developer furnish the necessary easements, offers to dedicate, deeds, slope rights and other instruments. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5931 - ACCEPTING This grant deed is necessary to acquire GRANT DEED - LOT F, MYLO OCEAN property for street right-of-way as approved VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION by the City Council in its agreement with Starlight Center. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5932 - APPROVING This resolution is an endorsement of the THE REGULATION AND PLANNING OF proposal by the City of San Diego that the THE CALIFORNIA SEA COAST BY A Comprehensive Planning Organization, or some LOCAL REGIONAL PLANNING ORCANIZATION other appropriate regional planning organi- marion for San Diego County coastline, be the advisory group or clearing house for handling zoning and planning matters per- taining to the coastline in San Diego County. -4- 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5933 - ACCEPTING Unanimous Consent Item: GRANT DEED TO CERTAIN REAL This resolution accepting a grant deed is PROPERTY FROM VIVIAN SWARZWALD a requirement in closing the escrow for the FOR PARK PURPOSES purchase of that property adjacent to Gregg Rogers Park. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5934 - SUPPORTING This resolution supports the amendment in- CONCEPT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO troduced by Congressman Ichord which states EMERGENCY DETENTION ACT OF 1950 that the Emergency Detention Act would not be applied to any persons because of race, color, or creed, and would guarantee them right of counsel, and in the event they would not be able to afford counsel, one would be appointed for them and paid by the Federal government for a hearing before the Detention Review Board. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5935 - AMENDING Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 5568 GRANTING A USE PEILMIT FOR A CERTAIN PORTION This resolution approves an additional site for a senior little league baseball field OF GREGG ROGERS PARK TO THE at Gregg Rogers Park. PARKVIEW LITTLE LEAGUE 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 FOR COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT Miss Jerry Sinark, 612 Vista Way, speaking OF DISASTER SQUAD - EXPLORING for Mike Kerney: President: EXPLORING-BSA, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA South Bay District, explained the over-all program to the Council. She noted the re- quirements of those eligible to participate in this program, and requested Oouncil en- dorsement of this program. -5- Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back at the next meeting indicating the support of the Council of this program. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL Mr. John Thomson, Acting Chief Administra- FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES rive Officer, referred to the report sub- mitted to the Council. The 1970-71 budget authorized the purchase of four sedans at a total cost of $9,300. However, prices have increased and in order to maintain the same approximate level of service and stay near the budget estimate, alternatives are being suggested. Discussion held The Council discussed the alternatives pro- posed and questioned the requirement that the vehicle bid, or its equal, be in at least its fourth year of production. Motion to authorize call for bids It was moved by Councilman Scott that the with deletion of four-year Council authorize the call for bids and requirement waive the four-year requirement. Motion not seconded The motion died for lack of a second. No post-bid discussions Councilman Hobel declared that he would like to see written into these specifications that there be no post-bid discussions before the City Council. Motion to authorize call for bids It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried that the City authorize the call for bids for the purchase of vehicles. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None DISCUSSION WITH REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Pat Doosam, General Manager of Aztec OF AZTEC BUS LINES Bus Lines, 1815 Crenshaw Street, San Diego, submitted the following proposals to the Council: (1) Free bus service for either one week or two weeksl (2)A change in Route "B" (3)A change in routing at Rohr plant (4) They have been offered some parking lots on "H" Street for Rohr people to park their ears and then to ride the bus to Rohr. Mr. Doogan discussed in detail the cost of the free bus service - this would be an equal participation between the City and the Bus Lines. Councilman Hobel comments on Councilman Hobel referred to the Council advertising fund conference held on October 5~ 1970~ at which thc Council stated they would release the $1,500 advertising fund pending approval of an advertising program by the Bus Lines. He cormnanted that no such program has been sub- mitred to the Council prior to this proposal tonight. -6- Councilman Scott con~nents on free Councilman Scott felt the fare should be bus ride reduced to a nominal fee rather than a free ride. The people should realize that there is a cost involved in riding the bus, and a charge of 10C is what he is proposing. Mayor Hamilton cormnents on Mayor Hamilton referred to the Council's change of route previous recormnendation on the routing of Route A which was not included in the report submitted by Aztec Bus Lines. Mr. Doogan stated this would be included. Mr. Ed Carson, Transportation Mr. Ed Carson, member of the Transportation Cormuittee member Cormuittee, Chula Vista Chamber of Con~uerce, discussed their endorsement of the free bus ride, adding that they would be more than happy to lay out a campaign for this program. This could be done within the next two weeks. Motion to bring back resolution It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that a resolu- tion be brought back to the next meeting accepting proposition "B", that the adver- tising responsibility be given to the Trans- portation Cormuittee of the Chamber of Com- merce, and that they set the time the pro- gram would start and be responsible for the entire program. This would be coordinated with the Bus Company° This resolution would amend the original agreement. City Attorney comments on City Attorney Lindberg remarked that the existing contract City is presently under a contractual rela- tionship whereby the money goes to Aztec for the promotional funds. If sorae other agency is to do it now, it should be clearly stated as such° Mayor Hamilton stated that this Cormmittee is not to be responsible for the expenditure of funds, but rather for the advertising program. Aztec Bus Lines would still pay for this. Vote on motion The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Hamilton~ Hyde: Egdahl Noes; Councilmen Scott, Hobel Abseut: None Recess called The Mayor called for a recess at 8:40 P.M. Thc meeting reconvencd at 8:50 P.M. REPORT ON PAP, KING FACILITIES Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT OFFICE reported on a meeting he had with Mr. William Hack, local Office Manager of the State Employment Office, relative to the parking problem in the Civic Center area whereby people coming to the unemployment office have been parking in the City lots. Mr. Hack com~euted that the time proposed for people to come in after their unemployment checks was from 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M., and he will now change that to 8:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M., hoping this would alleviate the prob- lem. They have no plans, presently, to in- crease their parring facilities. -7- EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Mamilton called for an executive ses- sion. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, for personnel reasons, after "Oral Communications". NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE Mayor Hamilton announced that as of January 29, 1971, the City of Chula Vista has the National Flood Insurance which is available to all citizens of this City. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS Mayor Hamilton announced the following meet- ings that will be taking place within the next few months: (1) California League of Cities will meet at Rancho Bernardo on March 26, 1971; (2) there will be an "Institute of Mayors and Councilmen" in Sacramento on May 10 through 12, 1971, and (3) the "Congres- sional-City Conference of the National League of Cities" will meet in Washington, D. C., on March 21 through 23, 1971. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Hobel proposed that the City Council hold '~sk Your Council" type meet- ings, whereby they would go to different areas of the City; citizens would come in and state their concerns, etc. The Council unanimously concurred that this was an excellent proposal. Motion to hold meetings on Councilman Scott moved, seconded by Council- fifth Tuesdays man Egdahl, and unanimously carried that every fifth Tuesday of the month, beginning with March 30, 1971~ the Council hold a meeting in different areas of the City. The staff is directed to determine the loca- tion of these meetings. It is suggested that the four high schools would be a good place to meet. AZTEC BUS LINES Councilman Hobel asked that all of the con- siderations proposed by Aztec Bus Lines be deferred until after the Council conference is held on this matter. Councilman Scott commented that the confer- ence is scheduled on Monday, February 8: and the resolution accepting the Bus Line's pro- posal will be before the Gouncil on Tuesday, February 9; therefore, the Council will have time to review this in detail at the confer- OPEN SPACE STUDY Councilman Egdahl moved that the Planning Department bc directed to make an inventory of existing green belt areas and a proposal that as the City moves along in the planning and the growth of the eormmunity~ this will take place in an orderly fashion and not just by chance. This report should include recom- mendations as to where, in the future, green belt areas should be located. Councilman Scott seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. -8- City Attorney recormnends help of City Attorney Lindberg suggested that the Environmental Cormnission Environmental Control Commission work with the Planning Commission on this. Councilman Egdahl stated it was his intent that the Planning Department make use of the Planning Commission and the Environmental Control Commission in this matter. Change of name Councilman Scott proposed the name of the Environmental Control Commission be changed to the Environmental Concern Cormnissiono CITY CLERK'S REPORTS: Verified claim for damages - This is a verified claim for damages filed Sullivan by Edward and Gertrude Berdeen Sullivan, 2460 Morningside, San Diego, for the amount of $85,000 plus medical expenses and inci- dental expenses, plus loss of earnings and earning capacity, and property damage costs of insurance deductible of $50 and loss of use of vehicle. The claimants allege that these damages occurred at the intersection of Second Avenue and "G" Street on November 13, 1970, when a street sweeper was block- ing their view, and a City employee waved a third party vehicle into the path of their car. Motion to deny claim It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. Support of renewal of contract This letter is in support of the renewal of of Jack Thomas - Chula Vista the contract held by Jack Thomas for the Republican Women's Club Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course Restaurant. Letter filed It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the request be filed. Request to hold carnival - Third Starlight Center, 1280 Nolan Avenue, is Avenue and "H" Street - Starlight requesting Council authorization to hold Center a Benefit Carnival at Third and Mankato, on March 10 through March 14, 1971. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- tied that authorization be granted Starlight Center to hold a Benefit Carnival and that the fees be waived. EXPLORERS' APPRECIATION Mr. Jim Johnson, 639 Windsor Circle, stated he is the District Chairman of '~xplorcrs", and thanked the Council for their endorse- mant of the Disaster Squad. AZTEC BUS LINES Mr. Johnson commented on the bus service~ stating that no attempt has been made to come up with a new and a more up-to-date bus so that people would get a more comfort- able ride. He added that he made a proposal to Rohr to make available to the City one of the 19-passenger busses from the Flexible subsidiary. -9- "STEPS FOR STARLIGHT" Mrs. Alan Flint, 40 E1 Capitan Drive, speak- ing on behalf of the Chula Vista Junior Women's Club, invited the Council to par- tieipate in "Steps for Starlight" which will take place on Saturday, February 20. This money will be donated to Starlight to be used for the construction of their workshop. CHULA VISTA COI~MUNITY HOSPITAL Mr. Robert Bulot, Stone & Youngberg, repre- senting the Community Hospital as their financial consultant to try to raise money for their new building, discussed a new Treasury Department ruling whereby a non- profit hospital can obtain tax-exempt financing. He is requesting that the City adopt a resolution agreeing to accept, at end of the financing period, the hospital, as a gift; this would entitle the hospital to obtain tax-exempt financing for their new structure. The City would then lease the hospital back at one dollar a year. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for recommendation at the next Council meeting. MRS. KAY ERWIN - COUNCIL MEETINGS Mrs. Kay Erwin, 267 Church Avenue, con- gratulated the Council on their decision to hold meetings in different areas of the City. She asked that all the children be encouraged to attend these meetings and that the Council listen to their concerns. MR. PAT DOOGAN - AZTEC BUS LINES Mr. Pat Doogan, General Manager of Aztec Bus Lines, reported that Rohr Corporation is bringing a bus out here from Londonville, Ohio - one of the flexible models - and they have been asked to work with them on this bus. "F" STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE Councilman Scott discussed the proposed PROPERTY purchase of this property to be used for the extension of thc lake in conjunction with the new Library facility. Since there is some disagreement among the Councilmen a~ to thc purchase of this property for the lak~ he would move that all nesotiations on the '~" Street and Garrett Avenue prop- erties be dropped and not be included in any plans of the future as far as the Civic Center complex is concerned. Councilman Hobel seconded the motion. Motion to table Councilman Hyde moved that this matter be tabled for one week so that mere considera- tion could be given this motion. Council- man Scott seconded thc motion and it passed unanimously. COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO The Gouncil adjourned to Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:Z0 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 10:17 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meetin~to Wednesday~ February 3, 1971 at 3 P.M. -10- City~g