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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/11/10 MINUTES OF A REGUIARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 10, 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 Council- men present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Associate Planner Lee, Fire Chief Smithey, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. THIRD GRADE VISITORS The Mayor recognized a group of children from the Lilian J. Rice School, Third Grade, and welcomed them to the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the minutes for the meetings of October 28, 29, Novem- ber 2, and 3, 1970, be approved, as mailed to each Councilman. REPORT ON ANNEXATION OF Mt. William Magill, Assistant Civil Engineer, BONITA VALLEY reported on the progress to date of the proposed Sweetwater Valley annexation. This is the first night to officially begin annexation proceedings, and based upon a successful annexation without any undue delays, it will take until October 21, 1971 to complete the annexation. REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- cilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that the request of the proponents to commence proceedings be referred to the Planning Commission. Mr. Magill gave the City Clerk the list of the proponents. PUBLIC }~ARING - UNDERGROUND Mr. Lane Coles Director of Public Works, submitted UTILITY DISTRICT ON "H" STREET a plat noting the properties in question. This district would be on "H" Street from Third Avenue to Interstate 5, a distance of approximately 1.1 miles. It is proposed that the properties affected would be ready to accept the installation of under- ground utility lines by August 1, 1971, and that all overhead utility poles and appurtenances would be removed by November is 1971. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared opened. JACK HILLIER - OPPOSE Mr. Jack A. Hilliers 385 "H" Street, objected to the proposal, indicating it was not in the public health, safety, and welfare of the people. There being no further comments~ either for or against, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5847 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND text was waivsd by unanimous consent, passed and UTILITY DISTRICT ON "H" STREET, adopted by the following vote, to-wit: BEI~EEN THIRD AVENUE AND AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, INTERSTATE 5 Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None N~vc~ber 10, 19~0 CITY CI,E~K*S CE'¥I'I~1C~TE OF RF.qU1T5 "I, .JENNIE M. PU',~,S7, City Clerk ~f tee C~t)' -f ~;hulr, Califor',ia, DO IIEREBY CERTIFY, *hat the returns fe, r thc Election, held November 3, I~?0, h:~v~ 'ec'~ c!uly and canvassed as previded by laxd~ an,' :11 r"t~ rat ! absent-e ) ka~'e be~n c~nvas~e~4 ac nro-ide' by lat,. The ~fCtcial ~e~t"tt "That the followf, ng proyos~tions ~'crc to*ed anon at sar~ Proposit~cn F Amends Article IV, Section. 400, 402, 4~3 of t!:,· Charter o~ tko :'ity thc title of the ~dministr-*~c '~feicer to City Preposition g Amends Article v, Sectinn~ qOr) and 50'., -'nd Article VIII, Sec*ion 80~ of thc of the City of Chula Vista unclassified service fo- aJ) de!'artmont h"ads, ~ssistant Citu "anaTer, City Clerk, Assist-at to City ~ttorpey and e~re*arie., to thc City ~{~nager, 'layo~ and Council, and City ?,ttorncy Proposition t~ Amends Article V, Section 505 of Charter of thc City of {Thul~, Vista of Finance (TfcScer to DSrector of l:~n~nce Proposition ~ Amends <Xrticle ~'~, ecTt{ons c, O0 an.! 6a2 and ret. eals Section 603 of tt:e Charte~ ef the C~ty of C?ula Vdqta - li~itSng the terms ot board~ and commissions Proposition K - Amends .~rticle vi, Section el~ of the Charter . of the C~ty of {'hula Vista revising the pover~ of the Civil Service Commission Proposition L - Amends Article III, Sections 302 an¢ of the Charter of the City oe Cbul. Vista salaries of ',layor and Councilmen Proposition M - Amends Article X, qecti~n I~00 of thc Charter of the City of Chula Vist~ - ~lezt~o, time Mayor an(1 Conncilmcn "That as a result of said e~ection, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said Propositions F, C. H, J. ~, and ~ relatln~ to Charter changes, did vo)e in f~vor thereof, nnd therefore shall be deemed adopted an{ ready Cot ratification by the State -2- "That as a result of said elocti ~p, ~ ~ajority of the qualified voters voting on said Proposition I. relatin~ to Charter chanze did ~,ote against said proposition ~nd therefore i* shall b~ deemed defeated. "That attached hereto and made a ~art hereof is a list of personq voted for and the propositions voted on, together with the number of votes received in each precinct and the toro' votes received in the election. 'I certify tho* the foregoing qtatement of ~esult~ in a fnll~ true and correct statement of the facts of said canvars ~nd of the results Of sgid eleeti~p, and that a~ soon as the resul* w~s declared, the aforesaid stPtement w~s duly ~ntered ky me~ thc City Clerk nf the City of Chula Vist-, nn the records of sni,! City." November 10, 1970 ~//Jennie ~. Fulasz. City City ot Chula Vista. Californda RESOLUTION NO. 5848 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the CERTIFICATION OF KESULTS OF text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYt~S: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None -3- RESOLUTION NO. 5849 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and IN NACION ESTATES SUBDIVISION adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5850 - Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson ex- GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME FOR plained that this was an extension of 41 calendar COMPLETION OF POLICE FACILITY days mainly due to the purchase of the communica- tions equipment. He felt there may be a need for outside assistance such as a consultant, in the review of bids and selection of such equipment. At the present time, the Chief of Police is review- ing the bids as approved by the City of San Diego, to which this City asked for help in the review of these specific bids. The resolution was offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott, Hobet, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None STAFF REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Coun- SYSTEM cilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the staff investigate this matter and submit a report to the Council as to the matter of conmlunications and what recommendations they would make to the Council as to how to handle this situation. This is to be brought back to the Council after a reasonable time. POLICE CHIEF REPORT It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- cilman Hobel that the Folice Chief and any staff members involved in this communication system give the Council a situation report at thc next meeting in regard to thc ordering of the Police communica- tion equipment. MOTION FAILED The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Hobel Noes: Councilmen Egdahl~ Scott, Hamilton Absent: None Mayor Hamilton stated that this could be included in the report to be submitted by the Administrative Officer. REQUEST FOR FUNDS - Mr. Russ Craig, member of the executive committee, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF spoke of the programs initiated by this organlza- NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL tion in which Chula Vista participated. He stated that all of the incorporated cities in the County belong and contribute to this Safety Council with the exception of San Maraos. REFERRED TO STAFF It was moved by Councilman Scott: seconded by Councilman Hyde~ andunanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for a report from the Police, Fire and other departments that utilize this servicer as to its needs and the results they have obtained in the last year or so. Councilman Scott oormnented that this was excluded from the budget due to the fact that the depart- ments desired something which they felt was much more important than this~ and now it should be taken into consideration that they are being asked for an evaluation of this matter. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF The Council referred to the staff report which OFFER FOR LOT NO. 8 - PALM stated that an offer of $11,391.85 was received GARDENS ESTATES from Moises and Estherina Missri for Lot 8. MOTION TO ACCEPT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the offer be accepted. SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR Acting Chief Administrative Officer reported on COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT the funds needed for the Fire Department communi- PURCHASE cation equipment approved at the last meeting (November 3, 1970). With the additional purchase of two more radios which the Fire Chief stated were needed, it would bring the deficit up to $21,846. Mr. Thomson listed several ways im which this amount could be funded. His recormnendation would be that the Council approve the purchase of the two addi- tional radios and that the funds for the deficit be transferred from the carry-over funds in the amount of $2,891 and the balance from the unappro- priated surplus in the amount of $18,955. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by ADDITIONAL RADIOS AND THE Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that TRANSFER OF FUNDS approval be given for the purchase of the addi- tional two radios needed, and that the Council accept Option A, priority 2 of the staff's report for the funding of this system: Defer Capital Improvement Program Project PR-3-70, Night-Lights - Castle Park Softball Field - $22,000. Councilman Scott explained that he made this motion based on the fact that this matter came up at a Park-School meeting and the representatives of t~ Sweetwater Union High School District knew nothing about it. No discussion whatsoever has been made with these people about this project. This project was initiated by the City Council. REFERRED TO PARK-SCHOOL The Mayor directed that our representative on the REPRESENTATIVE Park-School Committee discuss this further with this group and obtain more information on this, so that the Council can again consider it at the next budget session. Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson dis- cussed the fact that the County holds the FCC license explaining that this is to have order in the procedures and priorities of the system use. Unless centralized coordination exists of the radio equipments using the system's frequencies~ the system's effectiveness and efficiency cannot be guaranteed. EEFERRED TO STAFF Mayor Hamilton noted for the record that at least the City of Chula Vista aaked the County about this FCG license, but the County did not see fit to ask the City anything about the Police net, the bids, the construction of the system, how it is going to be brought about, or anything about it. He asked the staff to "keep their ear to the ground" as far as any other corm~unieations net is coneerned~ that the Police and Sheriff's Departments are now looking into this because they saw the need for it recently, and if the City is going to become in- volved in another ones we should participate in it~ -5- MODIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURE Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson sub- OF THE COUNCIL M~ETING mitred a report to the Council indicating that thc weekly meetings can begin at 4 P.M., at which time ~he Council would handle all the routine items and departmental reports. They could then recess until 7 P.M., at which session they could consider public hearings and other matters of importance. The day of the meeting would still be on Tuesday. Mr. Thomson recommended that the cut-off time for Council items would be moved up in order to give staff more time to prepare the agenda. NO ACTION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the Council accept the report as submitted by Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, but that no action be taken at this time. STAFF REPRESENTATIVE TO YOUTH Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson ex- ADVISORY COMMISSION plained that the ex-officio member to this Commis- sion is assigned by the Cormnission, but he would ask Council's approval in recomrRending to the Youth Advisory Con~nission~ Lt. Earl Clark, public rela- tions officer of the Police Department~ as the staff representative. RECOMMENDATION APPROVED It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- cilman Scott, and unanimously carried that Lt. Earl Clark of the Police Department be recommended to the Youth Advisory Cormnission as the ex-officio membe~ of the staff. TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN It was recommended by Councilman Hyde that the Mayor appoint a temporary chairman from among the members of this Commission to serve at the first two meetings, and that an agenda be prepared for the first meeting. MEETING DATE City Clerk reported that she has tentatively scheduled th~ first organizational meeting for November 20, 1970, at 3:30 P.M. This was accepted by the City Council. OPEN SPACE GRANT - The Council referred to the written report sub- SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB mitred by Jack Ratelle, Administrative Assistant, which was surmnarized as follows: (1) Pederal and State funding could provide only ten per cent of the monies necessary for purchase; (2) the City does not generate sufficient revenues for this purchase; (3) the Manager of the Country Club in- dicates there is no further interest on the part of the membership to sell the property. REPORT ACCEPTED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman HobeI, and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. OKDINANGE NO~ 1306 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance ADOPTING PREZONING TO R-1 AND be placed on its second reading and that reading I-L FOR THAT PROPERTY NORTH OF of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The OTAY VALLEY ROAD, EAST OF PRIN- ordinance was passed and adopted by the following CESS MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. vote~ to-wit: 5 - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None CHRISTMAS CARDS Mayor Hamilton asked the Council for comments con- cerning the selection and mailing of Christmas cards. Councilman Scott indicated it was part of the Council budget, and should be taken care of by the Mayor. -6- COURSE IN GOVERiNMENT In answer to Mayor Hamilton's inquiry, the City Clerk announced that she has received the names of 28 persons who have signed up to take this course. The Mayor reminded the Council that the first session will be held on November 11~ 1970, and asked the Councilmen to be present, if they are able to do so. RESOLUTION NO. 5811 Mayor Hamilton gave a report on the status of the resolution sent to other cities asking their sup- port; this is the resolution sent to LAFC request- ing annexation to cities of areas needing urban services. ATTENDANCE RECORDS OF Mayor Hamilton referred to the report submitted COMMISSIONS to each Councilman noting the attendance record of all Commission members. ANNEXATION HEARINGS Mayor Hamilton announced that on December 2 and 3, 1970, there will be some governmental hearings held in San Diego in regard to annexation hearings. He plans to attend~ along with members of the staff and urged the members of the Council to attend also. CITY HALL OPEN Mayor Hamilton announced that the City Hall will be open on November 11, 1970. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Coun- cilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the Council go into executive session, for personnel reasons, after Oral Communications. EUCALYPTUS TREES - SAN DIEGO Councilman Scott reported that he has received COUNTRY CLUB AREA numerous complaints from the residents in this area about the way the trees were trimmed. REPORT BACK Director of Public Works Cole stated he would check this out and get a report back to the Council. YOUTH COPRRISSION ITEM Councilman Hobel suggested that one of the first items that should be considered by the Youth Ad- visory Cormnission be the Youth Center at Telegraph Canyon-Hilltop Drive. He would ask this Commission to review these plans. LIBRARY BOARD Councilman Hobel reminded the Council that there is a vacancy on the Library Board and that they should make an appointment. SURPLUS FREEWAY PROPERTY Councilman Hobel questioned the matter of the sur- plus property for sale along the freeway. The staff was asked to bring back a report on this. Jack Ratclle, Administrative Assistant~ explained the work he did on this project. REFEPRIED TO STAFF Councilman Hobel requested that the staff investi- gate to see if there are any further linear strips available along the freeway and also to look at the southeast area. He explained that this is not just the 805 Freeway but is all-encompassing~ in- cluding Interstate 5. Mayor Hamilton remarked that when information per- taining to this matter is submitted to the staff, it should also be given to the Council for infor- mation purposes; then~ if it is the desire of the Council, they may take action ~n it. -7- COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Councilman Hobel reported on the last meeting he ORGANIZATION attended and reviewed the basic goals of this Com- mittee. The next meeting will be November 18, and if the Council has anything further that they wish placed on this goals and objective list, to relate them to Councilman Hobel. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Mayor Hamilton co~znented that, at the next meeting, he will ask the Council to fix a date for inter- views of the applicants to this Commission. COMBO REPORT Councilman Hyde referred to the quarterly financial reported submitted by COMBO and the amount contrib- uted by the City of Chula Vista, which is relatively small. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- cilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that a letter of thanks be sent to COMBO, indicating that the Council feels there is no longer any need on the part of COMBO to submit these quarterly reports to the City Council. ANNEXATION - OTAY LAND COMPANY Councilman Hyde questioned the status of the Otay Land Company annexation. Associate Planner Lee explained that the staff is reviewing plans for the first development of this project; however, to date this company has not started any annexation proceedings. PORT DISTRICT COmmITTEE Councilman Hyde asked if there was anything to report on the Cormnittee selected by the Mayor at the last meeting (November 3) to liaison with the representatives of the Port District in regard to the "J" Street marina. Mayor Hamilton indicated that they are now waiting to hear from the Port District on this matter. LETTER TO PORT DISTRICT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Coun- cilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the Mayor write a letter to the Con~nissioner and Port Director stating that the City Council is deeply interested in looking into the possibility of moving the pro- posed marina, and to also explain that the concern they now have relative to this problem was not brought to their attention until after their joint meeting. CUT-OFF DATE FOR COUNCIL Councilman Egdahl felt the ordinance should be AGENDA ITEMS amended to revise the cut-off date for submission of Council agenda items, as recommended by the Acting Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Thomson stated he will cOme back to the Council with a recommendation on this. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES The City Clerk reported that she received a verified claim for damages from a Mr. and Mrs. John B. Creech, 2515 Sweetwater Road, Space 73, Spring Valley, for an alleged automobile accident occurring at the intersection of '~" Street and Bay Boulevard on September 21, 1970. The amount was $519.58. CLAIM DENIED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Coun- cilman Hobel~ and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. City Attorney Lindberg explained the City's position in denying claims. -8- INVITATION TO ATTEND The City Clerk informed the Council of an invita- CONFERENCE - LITTER COMMITTEE tion she received inviting the Council to the annual Enforcement Conference of the War Against Litter Committee, to be held on November 18, 1970, 11 A.M., in the House of Hospitality, Balboa Park. SOUTH BAY CITIZENS' PLANNING Mrs. Kathryn Moore, representing this group, re- COMMITTEE - COMPLAINTS lated to the Council several areas of concern this organization has made: FENCE IN 300 BLOCK OF "L" (1) There is no fence between Longs Drug Store and STREET residential property on "L" Street; cars are using this as a thoroughfare between this drug store and "L" Street. Councilman Scott explained that an amendment to the ordinance is being written to take care of situations, such as this one. FRAZEE SETBACK (2) Mrs. Moore stated that this Committee is also concerned over the setback of the new Frazee's store going in across from Longs Drug in this area. They are building right up to the sidewalk. She stated that the Planning Department explained to her that this was permissible since the building is five feet from the front property line which is the established setback currently along Third Avenue. SIGN ON FURNITURE STORE - (3) Mrs. Moore complained about the painted yellow THIRD AVENUE sign on the side of a building on Third Avenue for a furniture store. Councilman Scott explained that the Council recently adopted an ordinance that would eliminate this type of sign. PROPOSITION 18 (4) Mrs. Moore discussed this proposition as it appeared on the ballot on the recent election (November 3). She discussed the "flagrant lie" pertaining to this proposition which appeared on television four days before the election. Mrs. Moora cited a few suits against an oil company which have been initiated by residents of Los Angeles. CIVIC CENTER PARKING (5) Mrs. Moore reported that this Committee finds the parking area in front of the Civic Center "awful". She cited the need of some landscaping and a better parking situation. Mayor Hamilton referred her to the Planning staff to view the ultimate plans for this area, explain- ing that the situation, as it exists ~oday, is a temporary one. SMOK]2qG IN COUNCIL CHAMBER (6) Mrs. Moore declared that there should be no smoking in the Council Chamber during a Council session, or fans activated in the ceiling that would draw the smoke out. ADJOUtLNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting and the Council went into executive session at 9:07 P.M. The next meeting of the City Council will be November 17, 1970 at 7 P.M. City C rk -9-