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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/01/19 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 19, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, on the above date at 7:00 P.M., 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 Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Senior Planner Williams and Associate Planner Lee 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 car- ried that the minutes of the meetings of January 8, 12 (3 P.M.) and 12 (7 P.M.) be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Harry Miller, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. OATH OF OFFICE - MEMBERS OF City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COI~ISSION of Office to Mrs. Loretta R. Taylor and Mr. Robert Hastings, newly appointed mem- bers of tha Environmental Control Commis- sion. REPORT BY C. R. CAMPBELL, Mr. C. R. Campbell~ Port District Cormmis- PORT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER sioner, reported on developments takin$ place in the Tidelands area. The Port Con~nission has just let the contract to W. R. Connoley for the arm of the small boat launching area. Mr. Campbell dis- cussed a meeting held this same day rel- ative to hiring a consultant to make a study of the Tidelands area. The combined staffs of the Port District and the Plan- ning Department will select one name from the four firms submitted. It was decided that a project laader for coordination of this project will be from the City Plan- ning Department. Mr. Campbell then briefly reported on the proposed extension of Tidelands Avenue~ QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mro Ken Weimar, President of the Junior JUNIOR CNAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber of Commerce, submitted the second quarterly report of their axpenditures. PRESENTATION OF COUNCIL Mayor Hamilton presented the following RESOLUTIONS - COURSE IN CITY parsons with resolutions eormnending them GOVERNMENT for their civic interest in completing the six sessions of thc Course in City Government: Mark Epstein Clara Thornbury Betty Branshaw Louis Rudolph Joseph Campbell Mrs. David Epstein (absent) Robert Branshaw (absent) Judy Cave (absent) RECOMMENDATIONS ON HILLTOP-TELEGRAPH Mr. Frank Guidry, Chairman of the Youth CANYON ROAD YOUTH CENTER - YOUTH Advisory Commission, introduced Mr. Scott ADVISORY COMMISSION Whitely who submitted to the Council the recommendations of this Commission rela- tive to the Youth Center. The Commission approves of the plans as submitted by the architect with one recommendation: that a soda fountain area be included in these plans. The addition of this area would cost approximately $30,000. Mr. Whitely further reco~nended that the soda fountain concept proposed at Loma Verde be given first priority, and a review made of this; if it works there, then the Youth Commission would want to see it installed at this new Center. A further recommendation of this Commission would be the use of as many youths as possible in the construction of this Center, such as painting, etc. Motion to refer recommendations It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded to staff by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the recommendations of the Youth Advisory Co~nlssion be referred to the staff. The recommendation regarding the soda fountain to be referred to the architect with a request for an alternate plan which would make provision for the addition or inclusion of this soda foun- tain facility in the building and prepared for final ¢onsld~ration by the Council. Invitation to attend meetings Mr. Frank Guidry extended an invitation to the Council and the cormnunity to attend any of the meetings of the Youth Advisory Group. ORDINANCE NO. 1320 - AMENDING A continuing radar speed evaluation pro- SCHEDULE IX OF TRAFFIC CODE TO gram on "D" Street in this area reveals INCREASE SPEED LIMITS ON "D" that 85 percentile was approximately 30 STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND SECOND MPN. On a trial basis, this speed limit AVENUE - FIRST READING was imposed, and since it has been func- tionin8 satisfactorily, it is recormmended that it be made permanent. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl 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 Esdahl, ~cott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None -2- ORDINANCE NO. 1321 - AMENDING A continuing radar speed evaluation in SCHEDULE IX OF TRAFFIC CODE TO this area reveals that 85 percentile was INCREASE SPEED L]2~ITS ON "G" approximately 30MPH. On a trial basis, STREET BETWEEN INTERSTATE 5 AND this speed was imposed, and since it has HILLTOP DRIVE - FIRST READING been functioning satisfactorily, it is recommended that it be made permanent. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl 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 Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5918 - APPROVING This agreement is for deferral of public LIEN AGREEMENT FOR DEFERRAL OF improvements and establishes a lien in PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTIES the amount of $9,145.00 against the prop- ON "D" STREET - J. D. PETERS erties known as 176, 182 and 190 "D" Street. 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, Hamil- ton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None HUMAN REIATIONS COMMISSION: Request for support of proposed This is a request for City Council support amendment to Emergency Detention of the concept of the proposed amendment Act of 1950 to the Emergency Detention Act of 1950 (H.R. 19163) Title II of the Internal Security Act of 1950. Referred to City Attorney It was moved by Councilman Seott~ second[ed by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this item be referred to the City Attorney for r~commendatlon. Request for support of concept Dr. Robert Botterman~ Chairman of the of Mexican-American Savings Human Relations Commission, explained that plans are being formulated by a group of Mexican-American businessmen in the South Bay area to apply to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board for permission to organize a federal savings and loan association in Chula Vista~ which would be primarily man- aged and staffed by Mexican~American bi- lingual personnel. The Human Relations Con%mission is supporting this concept and they are now requesting City Council sup- port of it also. Speaking for the request Mr. 3essa Osuna, 707 Fifth Avenue, explained this proposal to the Council. He noted the various firms and groups that have indicated their support of this concept. Mr. Osuna added that they have a time problem here, whereby they must get these letters in within 10 days of the publication date of their application, which was on the 14th of January. -3- Motion offered It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, that a resolution be prepared that would indicate the sense of the Council in supporting the efforts of this group to engage in the concept of this particular endeavor. Motion amended Because of the time element involved, it was agreed that it would not be feasible to bring back a resolution for Council approval at the next meeting, and that a letter of support would be acceptable. Councilman Hyde amended his motion to state that a letter signed by the Mayor, be sent. Discussion of endorsement The Council held a discussion concerning their approval of this request - whether, in fact, it could be interpreted to mean that they are also endorsing this particu- lar group of businessmen. Councilman Hyde remarked that his motion was such as to endorse the concept of the minority groups taking the initiative to attempt to form a business. City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg indicated that the letter should be very broad notin~ Chula Vista's interest in satisfying the need for the Mexican-American population. Alternate suggestion Councilman Egdahl suggested it not be a Council action -- that a letter be written and just signed by the individual Council- men. Motion withdraw~a Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion and substituted the following motion: that the Council submit a letter of intent support- ing the concept of the establishment of the Mexican-American businessmen's group who are forming a Savings and Loan Associ- ation in this cou, nunity, but to clearly indicate in the letter that the Council is not supporting any particular group. Councilman Scott seconded th~s motion and it passed unanimously. REQUEST FOR HEARING FOR RENEWAL It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded OF CONTRACT - CHULA VISTA SANITARY by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- SERVICE ried that this request be turned over to the staff for study and returned to the Council with a recorm~endation within 30 days. RECOMMENATION REGARDING USE OF Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek LAWN BOWLING GREEN AREA - PARKS submitted the report of the Parks and AND RECREATION COMMISSION Recreation Commission relative to the use of the former bowling green area situated at General Roea Park. The Cormmis~ion recommends that it be utilized for a children's play area, and the area pro- vided with appropriate playground apparatus. Mr. Ja~inek noted that, at the present time, the Department o~ Parks and Recreation has three pieces of equipment which could be installed here immediately. -4- Discussion held The Council discussed the funds needed for the playground equipment ($3:000). City Manager Thomson suggested that this could be included in the budget request and the Council could review it in line with other priorities. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted in con- cept. RECOMP~NDATION REGARDING JOINT Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek POWERS AGREEMENT WITH SWEETWATER explained that this is a recommendation UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR from the Parks and Recreation Commission LIGHTING OF BASEBALL FIELD AT regarding might lights at Castle Park CASTLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL Softball Field ($22,000). The Commission recommends that the City enter into a joint powers agreement for this lighting and the extent of each agency's usage be written out in the agreement. Appropriation of money The Council discussed the appropriation of this amount of money. City Manager Thomson explained that the money for this project was budgeted in the Capital Im- provement Program but was taken out in lieu of purchasing communications equip- ment for the Fire Department. Use of field A discussion was held as to the use of the field by both the City and schools. Mr. Jasinek stated that the Commission is recom- mending that the City enter into a joint powers agreement for the lighting of this field and the extent of each agency's usage be indicated in the agreement. Motion offered It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and unanimously car- ried that the re¢orm~endation of the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved and a resolution be prepared that would imple- ment the joint powers agreement with the Swectwater Union High School District for the construction of this baseball field for lighting and joint use agreement with it. Also, that the amoumt of $22,000 be taken out of the unappropriated reserve account to cover the City's portion of financing. Use of public facilities Couneilman Hyde suggested the staff con- sider advising the Council as to whether or not they should have a joint meeting with the School Board (high school) for discussion of matters of mutual use of the facilities. Park-School function Mayor Hamilton suggested this may be better carried out by the Park-School Cormmittee. Councilman Scott felt it would be more advisable to meet with the legislative body of the Sweetwater Union High School District relative to this matter. -5- Suggestion offered Councilman Hyde suggested that the staff be directed to examine the question of further joint use of school and City-owned facilities and then to advise the Council as to what matters would lend themselves in negotiations with the School Board. If it appears to be fruitful, then the Council would invite them to a joint meeting to discuss this. Motion made It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that the staff be instructed to ex- amine the feasibility of further joint powers agreements with the Sweetwater Union High School District for the joint use of common facilities° Report to Council Mr. Jasinek requested that this staff report he held off until after the next Co~nission meeting which will be held on the third Thursday in February. The Coun- cil agreed. PRESENTATION OF PLANNED UNIT Mr. William Rick, Rick Engineering Company, DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 3557 Kenyon Street, San Diego, represent- BETWEEN SEQUOIA AND T]/ViBER STREETS lng AVCO Community Developers, Inc., de- velopers of this project, explained the segments of the Planned Unit Development, and submitted an artist's renderings of the project (Brandywine Unit No. 1). In connection with this first increment, he stated they will be building Brandywine Avenue, off-site to Otay Valley Road and to Sequoia, the loop street, and the neces- sary utilities to serve that. Discussion of use of Brandywine Council questioned whether the use of Avenue Brandywine Avenue will be used by the con- struction equipment in the development of this project. Mr. Risk declared it would be the entrance road used for the sale end advertising of the homes and, insofar as it is conceiv- ably possible that the developers can com- pel or encourage their subcontractors to use this road, as opposed to other public strcets~ that will be the way in. Planning Commission condition of Mr. Norman Williams, Senior Planner, stated approval of map that the Planning Commission, in approving the tentative map of this Unit, put in the following condition: "Both on-site and off- site improvements for Brandywine Avenue together with Sequoia Avenue will be con- strueted with the first phase of develop- ment in Brandywine Unit No. 1. The devel- opers will make every ~ffort to encourage the use of Brandywine Avenue during con- struction and discourage the use of Sequoia Street which would disrupt the residential serenity of the neighborhood lying west of the project." School to be notified Councilman Hobel asked if the school in this area could bo notified when~ if neces- sary, heavy equipment would be uelng Se- quoia Street. City Attorney Lindberg stated that Mr. Rick could notify the City -6- and they~ in turn~ would notify the School District. Mr. Rick indicated he would have his clients do this. OPJ)INANCE NO. 1319 - PREZONING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this 23.3 ACRES BETWEEN SEQUOIA AND ordinance be placed on its second reading TIMBER STREETS TO R-l-5 - SECOND and that reading of the text be waived by READING AND ADOPTION unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ACTION ON APPEAL OF ROY A. PRUDEN This action was continued by the City OF PLANNING CO~{ISSION ACTION IN Council at its meeting on November 3, 1970 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for the purpose of viewing a demonstration FOR OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN of this operation. Mr. McClure, the appli~ VEHICLE COURSE AT 997 WEST BAY cant, has not responded to the correspond- BOULEVARD ence from the City, and because the time on this permit has elapsed, it is assumed that he is no longer interested in this project. Application filed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the application be filed. "F" STREET WIDENING Mayor Hamilton discussed the widening of "F" Street, indicating that San Diego Gas and Electric Company believes there is a possibility that funds can be obligated before given to the City; that there is a 1911 Act that can be established~ and the Council can direct that the funds, when available, be made to pay this assess- ment off. Mayor Hamilton questioned Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, as to the progress of this project and how long the Gity can wait and still put in the under- ground utilities on "F" Street. Comments from Director of Mr. Cole remarked that the engineering Public Works plans are complete; the problem now is coordination with the State in the removal of the railroad tracks° As to the undergrounding of utilities, the problem is one essentially related to the utility companies and the individual property owners in placing their utilities underground. He added that he could not give the Council a date certain on this, but would contact the SDG&E and have this information for the Council at the next meeting. Investigation to be made Mayor Hamilton directed Mr. Cole to check into this~ cormuentlng that if there is a possibility that this undergrounding can be done at the same time the street is widened~ the City should make every oppor- tunity to do so. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION Mayor Hamilton stated that the LAFC has COMMISSION MEETING before them a request for 75 acres in the Sunnyside area to be annexed to the Spring Valley Sanitation District. He asked if this area was within that proposed for annexation to the City. -7- Mr. Norman Williams, Senior Planner, said he would check this out. Investigation to be made Mayor Hamilton directed the staff to check this out as soon as possible and if this area is within that proposed for annexa- tion to the City, that the City have an opportunity to speak on this before the LAFc. MEETING WITH SAN DIEGO GAS Councilman Scott coranented on the meeting AND ELECTRIC COMPANY held with representatives of the SDG&E regarding the burning of high sulfur con- tent oil. Referred to Environmental Councilman Scott moved that this matter C~nmission be turned over to the Environmental Con- trol Cormission for investigation, in view of the City Attorney's opinion that the Council has control over SDG&E and what fuel they do burn; if our rules are equal to or more stringent than those imposed by the County. He would like to see what this Commission would recorgaend as to an ordin- ance, and to get the total picture from SDG&E, as far as their side of the story~ and what their future plans are. Council- man Hyde seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT "E", "H" Councilman Hobal questioned the Director AND "L" STREETS of Public Works as to the responsibility of maintaining the railroad tracks at "E", "H" and "L" Streets. The San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway has tried to allev- iate the problem of the eroded tracks and large crews have been out there; however, they fill it in partially, and then it is left. Mr. Cole indicated there is no joint responsibility as such. Staff directed to investigate Councilman Hobel directed the staff to look into this matter, cormnentlng that perhaps some pressure could be made to bring this up to track level. LIBRARY BOND ELECTION Councilman Hyde discussed this issue, indi- cating that a time-table should be made which would schedule what needs to be done prior to an election date. Conference scheduled Gity Manager Thomson remarked that this is the item for discussion at the r~xt Council conference to be held January 26. CLEAN-UP ALONG RAILROAD Councilman Hobel questioned whether the City has any leverage in getting the Rail- road to olean up the tracks. City Manager Thomson discussed the health and fire hazard controls that could be enforced. Refer to Environmental It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Commission by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Envir- onmental Control Cormmission for investiga- -8- tion and report -- that area covered from the northern to southern City boundary which runs the total length. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilman Scott discussed an article he COMMITTEE MEETING read in the newspaper regarding the meet- ing held by the Chamber of Conferee rela- tive to the bus service. Since no City personnel was present, Councilman Scott felt the conclusions arrived at by this cormnittee were based upon erroneous input. Letter to be written Councilman Scott directed that a letter be written to the Chamber of Con~nerce asking for a meeting with the Mayor or someone from the Council and this Committee to reconsider their stand on the bus system in light of the total information available. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: Verified claim for damages - Darlene Stoddard, 1189 Melrose Avenue, has Darlene Stoddard filed a claim for damages in the amount of $45.50. She alleges she paid a Rooter Company this amount to clear her sewer line only to discover the sewer was broken, probably, as she claims, by workers install- ing the line or the water main. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the claim be denied. City of Rialto - Request for This request is in the form of a resolu- support of annual inspection tion from the City of Rialto urging City of motor vehicles Council support in requesting an annual inspection of every motor vehicle for efficient emission control devices prior to renewal of that vehicle's license. Referred to Legislative Mayor Hamilton directed that this matter Committee be referred to the Legislative Committee for report, and if necessary, to the Safety Cormnission. City of San Marco - Request for This request is in the form of a resolu- support of a tax relief for tion from the City of San Mateo requesting homeowners through a tax reform City Council support of their petition to program the California Legislature to provide a meaningful tax relief for the homeowner by enacting legislation for tax reform which embodias a balanced revanua program to meet the ongoing needs of cities. Referred to Legislative Mayor Hamilton directed that this matter Committee be referred to the Legislative Committee. Request from National City - The City of National City is requesting Resolution supporting State and Council support of their resolution urging local voting rights for 18-year- the legislators of the State of California olds to grant complete voting rights in State and local elections to all 18-year-old citizens of California. Discussion held The Council discussed the resolution indi- cating that it was quite genaral in nature. Councilman Scott cited other resolutions before the legislative body on this subject -9- and the many more that will be forthcoming. He suggested the Council wait and support that resolution which they believe would be most appropriate. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the request from National City be filed. SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY Mr. Dennis Richter, Director of Public Relations, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, 101 Ash Street, San Diego, stated his Company would welcome the opportunity of working with the staff, the Environmental Con~ission, or the Council in the problem of the burning of high sulfur oil. They would like to show why they cannot comply with any legislation that would ban the use of California residual oil that has a sulfur content of 1.5% this winter, because of the demand and the limited supply of iow sulfur oil. TOT LOT AT SOUTHWESTERN Mr. Robert Langhorst, 5973 Ithaca Street, COLLEGE ESTATES President of the Homeowners Association, Southwestern College Estates, discussed a letter received from former Mayor Dan McCorquodale in which he stated that the cost of equipment for a tot lot would be $1,500, and if they were interested in getting this amount of money, the City would furnish labor and materials neces- sary for this program. Mr. Langhorst stated that they have now raised $1,500, which will be matched by the developers of the Southwestern College Estates. They are maklng the request of the City to allo- cate funds for the construction of the tot lot. Discussion held Mr. Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recrea- tion, discussed the type of equipment that would be purchased. He noted that he is still waiting for equipment ordered in September. As to the construction of the tot lot, this would take approximately 10 working days. Motion made It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel~ and unanimously car- ried that they appropriate, from unappro- priated surplus, the amount of money that matches the money that will be given the City by this Homeowners Association, and start ordsring the equipment now so that it can be installed at the time escrow closes. "E" STREET CROSSING Mrs. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, commented on the "E" Street crossing. Since she drives over this area every day, she noticed that it was getting rougher each day, and so called the San Diego, Arizona Eastern Railway~ She talked to the Engineer in charge of this crossing and discussed it with him. The next day, a crew was there working on the crossing. -10- BUS SERVICE Mr. Don Ralphs, 10t "I" Street, con~nented on the lack of people riding %he buses and questioned the cost per person, per day. Report given Mayor Hamilton commented that the last report on this was that 89,000 people have ridden the buses, averaging cost of 67¢ per person. Conference requested Councilman Scott moved that a Council con- ference be held on this matter, possibly the first or second week in February, to determine whether, in fact, the Council wishes to continue this experiment; the cost, and all other aspects of this system. It was seconded by Mayor Hamil- ton and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjo~%~t~e meeting to 4:30 P.M., Thursday~/~Z1, 1971, in the Council Chamber. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. -tl-