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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/11/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 24, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson~ Director of Public Works Cole, Chief of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF C09NCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1970 be approved~ copies having been sent to each Councilman. Councilman Egdahl ab- stained from voting since he was not present at the last meeting. PRESENTATION BY DAVID MYERS OF Mr. David Myers, who was scheduled to relate HIS TRIP TO GENERAL ROCA the events of the trip he made to General Roca, Argentina, in February, 1969 to February, 1970, was unable to do so due to illness. INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY Mr. George Munoz, a member of the Youth MEMBER Advisory Commission, was introduced to the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to executive session for personnel reasons and, also, for possible pending litigation. The Council went into executive session at 7:08 P.M. and reconvened at 8:13 P.M. City Attorney to Represent City Mayor Hamilton announced that the City Attorney has been directed to represent the City in court on December 1, 1970, to show cause for the denial of a business license. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO It was moved by Councilman Esdah~, seconded ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the following people be appointed to the Environmental Control C~ission: Allen C. Miller, 632 Colorado Avenue; Richar~ D. Glenn, PhoD., 6005 Gotham Street; Mrs. Marise L. Gorbin, 320 Nocturne Court; Albert F. Hooper, 324 Patricia Avenue; Eugene V. Coleman, 5941 Gotham Street. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that John A. Sinatra, 371 East Millan Struct~ be appointed to the Library Board. MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by NO. 1299 Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back an amendment to the ordinance expanding the membership of the Environmental Control Commission from five members to seven members. RESOLUTION NO. 5855 - QUIT- Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of CLAIMING A PORTION OF LOT 29 IN the text was waived by unanimous consent, MYLO OCEAN VIA~W ESTATES passed and adopted by the following vote, SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5856 - ACCEPTING Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN KINGSWOOD the text was waived by unanimous consent, SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO.1 passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING THE Director of Public Works Cole explained the ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF LOT reason for the acquisition of this parcel and F IN MYLO OCEAN VIEW ESTATES the cost. SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 The Council concurred that they would like to discuss this in more detail. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this item be scheduled for discussion at a Council conference to be held at 4 P.M. on December i~ 1970. RESOLUTION NO. 5857 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Nyde~ the reading of CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR TREE the text was waived by unanimous consent, LIGHTING SYSTEM AT CHULA VISTA passed and adopted by the following vote, MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND to-wit: APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel~ Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5858 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITHIN PUBLIC the text was waived by unanimous consent, RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR INSTALLATION OF passed and adopted by the following vote, TEMPORARY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5859 - GRANTING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of DEED FOR LOT NO. 8 OF PALM GARDENS the text was waived by unanimous consent, ESTATES SUBDIVISION passed and adopted by the following voter to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes~ None Absent: None -2- RESOLUTION NO. 5860 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR BALANCE of the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF COSTS RELATIVE TO ROOTS OF passed and adopted by the following vote, CALIFORNIA CULTURE EXI{IBIT to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Ncc s: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5861 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of ESTABLISHING COUNCIL POLICY the text was waived by unanimous consent, REGARDING MEMBERS OF YOUTH passed and adopted by the following vote, TRAINEE PROGRAM SERVING ON to-wit: BOARD OF APPEALS AS NON-VOTING AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, MEMBERS Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY The Safety Co~mission reports that there is COMMISSION RELATIVE TO ACCIDENT no one reason for accidents at this location STUDY: SAN MIGUEL DRIVE AND since they are of various types and no pattern TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD can be established to pinpoint deficiencies. It is recommended by the Traffic Engineer that the utility pole in this area be moved and additional lights be installed in an attempt to alleviate the problem. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the report of the Safety Cormnission be accepted. RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COM- It is the recommendation of the Safety Commis- MISSION RELATIVE TO LIMITED sion that "no stopping" signs be posted on the PARKING ON HILLTOP DRIVE BETWEEN west side of Hilltop Drive from "J" Street to "J" STREET AND TELEGRAPH CANYON a safe distance beyond the intersection of ROAD Telegraph Canyon Road, and at that point, a sign "merge to center" be installed. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman $cott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the report of the Safety Co~mission be accepted. Suggestion that "No Parking" Councilman Egdaht stated that one of the most be extended difficult spots on Hilltop Drive, in terms of parking on the west side, occurs after one passes Telegraph Canyon Road and proceeds up the hill. He would suggest that the "no park- ing'' be extended through to "L" Street. Refer to Safety Cormnission It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this suggestion be referred to the Safety Cormnission for recormnendation and report. RECOmmENDATION OF SECOND STAFF Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson REPRESENTATIVE TO YOUTH ADVISORY recormnended the appointment of Mrs. Marilyn COMMISSION Hatchery Senior Recreation Supervisor, as an ex-officio member of the Youth Advisory Com- mission. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the appointment of Mrs. Hatcher to the Youth Advisory Commission be endorsed and racormnended to this Commission. -3- REPORT ON COST OF UNDER- Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, GROUNDING UTILITIES - DIRECTOR reported on the cost estimates of under- OF PUBLIC WORKS grounding all electrical utility lines in the City and the time elements involved. Councilman Scott commented that something more will have to be done by the utility companies in this regard. What is being done now is much too little. Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson remarked that he will send each of the Coun- cilmen a copy of the report just given by Mr. Cole. REPORT ON EAST "J" STREET Director of Public Works Cole stated he met PETITION - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC with the Traffic Engineer, Street Division, WORKS and Parks and Recreation Department, and submits the following report in response to the petition submitted: (a) a "not a through street" sign has been erected at the corner of Lori Lane and East "J" Street; (b) "stop" or "yield" sign at Lori Lane and East "J" Street is not warranted under the traffic warrant system; (c) the cost of improving the 24-foot median strip on East "J" Street ($16,000 to landscape and $109 weekly on-going costs), and to install a standard asphaltic con- crete pavement and base would cost $12,000; (d) the level of illumination in the vicinity of 611 East "J" Street meets the stand- ards of the League of California Cities for this residential area; (e) barricading the present end of East "J" Street would deny access to two houses located easterly of this point~ The Council discussed various alternatives for landscaping the 24-foot median strip and other similar strips in thc City. Councilman Egdahl suggested some other type of landscap- ing, such as a Southwestern-d~sert type motif whereby stones and plants that do not need constant watering could be used. Report accepted and study of It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded alternative methods directed by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the report of the Director of Public Works be accepted and that in accepting this report, refer back to him, and whatever re- sources he wants to use, a study of these alternate possibilities; specifically, the use of something comparable to astroturf, and the precise cost of the upkeep, installation, etc., and also other types of landscaping low in upkeep. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR EXTENSION Director of Public Works Cole reported on the OM TIME FOR LOMA VERDE PAILK POOL request of Whitwer Construction Company for a - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORE~ 30-day time extension. Mr. Cole declared that in going over this with Mr. Grady, Chief of Building and Housing, they would recommend a 15-day extension. Mr. Raymond Whitwer, general contractor, cited several incidents in which he needed an exten- sion of the time factor during the construction of the facility. Mr. Victor Wulff, Architect, discussed and reviewed a number of instances whereby he felt more time needed on the job was justi- fied. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and unanimously carried that approval be granted for the number of days that the strictest interpretation of the contract would award. ORDINANCE NO. 1307 - ADDING TO It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded THE CITY CODE THE PROHIBITION OF by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried UNNECESSARY OR UNREASONABLE LIGHT that this item be deferred for 30 days for further study; for the staff and interested citizens to coordinate in this matter. This ordinance will be brought back for the second reading on January 5, 1971. ORDINANCE NO. 1308 - AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this SCHEDULE IX OF TRAFFIC CODE TO ordinance be placed on its second reading and INCREASE SPEED LIMIT ON "F" that reading of the text be waived by unani- STREET - SECOND READING AND mous consent. The ordinance was passed and ADOPTION adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1309 - AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this OPJ)INANCE NO. 990 TO ADD CHARGE ordinance be placed on its second reading and FOR CERTIFICATES COVERING LIENS that reading of the text be waived by unani- AND ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY - mous consent. The ordinance was passed and SECOND READING AND ADOPTION adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None PROCLAMATION: BIBLE WEEK Mayor Hamilton read a proclamation declaring the week of November 22-29 as Bible Week. This proclamation was presented to Council- man Egdahl. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - Mayor Hamilton stated that the League will NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS be making appointments for various standing committees. He asked if any members of the Gouncil are interested in serving, to contact his office. ATTENDANCE AT DECEMBER 8 Mayor Hamilton announced that he and Vice- MEETING Mayor Scott will be out of town on December 8, 1970, attending a conference in Atlanta~ Georgia, and asked the Council's wishes in holding a meeting on this date. The Council concurred they would meet on this date, but any public hearings should be post- poned until a full Council is present. -5- PARK-SCHOOL COMMITTEE Councilman Scott reported on the meeting he attended of the Park-School Cormnittee in which the softball diamond at Castle-Park High School was discussed. Mr. Joseph Rindone, Superin- tendent of Sweetwater Union High School Dis- trict, is now proposing that a hard-ball field be put in and the difference in lighting is that they would need twice as much lighting for a baseball court as for a softball court. Mr. Rindone has received an estimate of $42,000 and wants to know if the Council is still interested in pursuing this project this year, and if so, would they be willing to go one- half of the cost of lighting this field. The Council concurred that at budget time when this project was discussed~ it was felt the money should be appropriated for a field of multiple uses, rather than a single use and this recommendation would tie in with this. Use of Gymnasium Councilman Scott discussed the use of the gymnasiums by the Recreation Department. They have had some difficulties, in the past~ in the use of the gyms since the schools have first priority. Mr. Scott suggested a Mayor's Committee be appointed and the staff meet with the School District to work out all recreation, not only with the ball fields but with the gyms so that there will be a time certain for these facilities. Referred to Parks and Recreation It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Commission Councilman Scott~ and unanimously carried that these matters be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for study - to examine the scope of the Park-School Cormmittee recom- mendations relative to the lights in Castle- Park and the coordinated activities of the recreational facilities. SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC Councilman Scott stated that also at this RIGHT-OF-WAY Park-School Committee meeting, was a discus- sion of the 8% acres of right-of-way adjacent to Loma Verde School which can be utilized for park purposes. Mr. Scott suggested a Mayor's Committee meet with the San Diego Gas and Electric Company to program what can be done with the right-of-way - horse trails, bicycle trails~ and hiking trails can use this easement. Referred to Environmental It was moved by Gouncilman Hyde, seconded by Control Cormnission Councilman Scott~ and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Environmental Control Commission for study and report back to the Council. MAYOR'S COMMI'£1'EE TO STUDY Mayor Hamilton stated he would like to make ELECTION EXPENSES appointments for this Mayor's Corm~ittee at the next meeting, and asked if any of the Council members have names they would like to r¢commcnd~ to contact his office. EMERGENCY NUMBER Councilman Hyde discussed the report submitted by the Administrative Office in regard to an emergency number. Since this seems so involved~ he would ask the staff's comments as to the practicability of it. Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson stated that he will be receiving a status report on this on or before December 7. At that time, he will be able to make a recom- mendation to the Council as to the feasibility of pursuing this matter. SERRA HOSPITAL BOARD Councilman Egdahl discussed the report from the City Attorney concerning this corporation. It was the recommendation of the Attorney that the back taxes due the State Franchise Tax Board not be paid, allowing the corporation to become inactive. In the future, if the corporation is to be revived, it would only be necessary to pay any taxes due. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson discussed the request of the County relative to the agreement they are proposing for a County-wide Human Relations Cormnission. He discussed the report he sent the County in this regard. The Council reviewed the representation that the City has on this Commission, which they felt was negligible. Proposal tabled It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that this proposal be tabled. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT COMPANY Councilman Scott questioned when the matter of the bus service will be before the Council. Mayor Hamilton stated he received a letter from the San Diego Transit Company, stating that if the Council did not respond by Decem- ber 15, that bus service would cease as of December 30, 1970 (midnight). Report by staff Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson stated that his office has asked the Transit Company for supplemental information so that a re~sonable recorm~endation could be made to Council, based on the data submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CITY CLEP, K'S REPORT Invitation from 0hula Vista This is an invitation from the Chula Vista Downtown Association for Council Downtown Association for the Mayor and members to Participate in Starlight Yule of the Council to participate in the Starlight Parade Yule Parade which will be held on Monday, November 30~ 1970~ at 7 P.M. All of the members of the Council indicated they would participate in this event. Resolution adopted by National This is a copy of a resolution sent by National City reaffirming request for City reaffirming their request for South Bay South Bay ramps from Coronado Bay ramps from Coronado Bay Bridge. Bridge Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that the Council support this resolution. The City Attorney was directed to bring back a resolution at the next meeting. Councilman Egdahl suggested a copy of the Council's previous resolution regarding this matter should perhaps be sent, or made a part of the resolution. Verified Claims for Alleged The following two claims were received for Injuries personal injuries allegedly sustained by the claimants on or about September 26, 1970, in the vicinity of Chula Vista High School foot- ball field in which they claim they were assaulted, batted, struck and falsely imprisoned: Latasi Epati, 5138 Coban Street, San Diego~ $50,000; and Earl Hopkins, 3014 Baker Place, National City, $100,000. Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Hobet, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the claims be denied. Imvitation to Fiesta de la Luna This is an invitation to the Council to attend Awards Banquet the Fiesta de la Luna Awards Banquet to be held at the Sunnyside Steak Ranch, Wednesday, Decem- ber 2, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. Council to call Clerk for Mayor Hamilton asked the Council to notify reservations the Clerk for their reservations. Expiration of Port Cormmissioner's This is a reminder from the Unified Port Term of Office District that the term of office for the Port Commissioner will expire on January 3, 1971. TOJR OF VETERANS HOSPITAL Mr. Herb Lathan, 631 Carla Street, extended an invitation to the Council and City officials to tour the new Veterans Hospital. Dr. Camp, Director of the Hospital, will personally con- duct the tour, and has stated he would have time either next Wednesday or Thursday, or any other day the Council may choose. Mr. Lathan left his phone number with the City Clerk and she was instructed to poll the mem- bers of the Council for a date that they would be able to tour the facility. LIGHTING ORDINANCE Mr. Eugene York, 280 '%" Street, asked for clarification of the Council's action in this matter. City Attorney Lindberg asked that any inter- ested parties wishing to do so, to give him their co~mnents, in writing, pertaining to this matter, and these will be forwarded to the Council prier to the meetins of January 5, 1971. UNDERGROUNDIN~ OF UTILITIES ON Mr. Eugene York, 280 "K" Street, spoke of the "F" STREET, WEST OF BROADWAY discussion the Council held sometime ago rela- tive to undcrgrounding the utilities on "F" Street, west of Broadway, at the time of the widening of "F" Street. Preparatory to widen- ing "F" Street, the pepper trees have now been taken down along this street. The Council suggested that perhaps the 1911 Act could be incorporated here. Director of Public Works Cole reviewed the steps for this procedure, and was directed to review this further with Mr. York. -8- Mayor Hamilton suggested a letter be written to the Assemblyman and Senator from California requesting that the cities be able to put forth funds for undergrounding utilities, such as this, and that the utilities as they occur, pay these back. UNDERGROUNDING OF TELEPHONE Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, spoke SERVICE FACILITIES ON of the plans for widening Sweetwater Road from ~WEE~4ATER ROAD Willow Street easterly, passing by the Rohr Park and Golf Course. What is being requested at this time is an informal indication by the Council as to whether they would look favor- ably upon granting an easement to the Telephone Company for this purpose. Mr. Roy Yessen, representing the Telephone Company, discussed the portions of property involved by the City and discussed the plans for this undergrounding. The actual widening of the street will take place in the second quarter of 1972. Necessary documents to be It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by brought back to Council Mayor Hamilton, and unanimously carried that the necessary documents giving an easement to the Telephone Company for the property along Rohr Park be brought back to the Council, as soon as the staff has the necessary facts to present this to the Council. ~J~RNME~ Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. -9-