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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/09/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TNE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 15, 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, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, Administrative Assistant Ratelle, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobet, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of September 8, 1970, be ap- proved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an amendment to the City Code relative to amortization and removal of outdoor advertising displays Director of Planning Warren explained the proposed amendment and the schedule of amortization for the removal of the outdoor advertising displays. He noted that, based on valuation, the schedule would provide for a ten-year maximum of phasing out all non-conforming billboards in the City. This being the time and place, as advertised, the Mayor declared the public hearing open. There being no comments, for or against, the hearing was declared closed. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried that the ordinance be placed on its first reading at the meeting of September 22, 1970. Under discussion, Councilman Scott commented that he would like to see discussed at some future time, the elimination of billboards entirely. City Attorney Lindberg stated he would forward to the Council his written opinion concerning the prohibition of billboards. RESOLUTION NO. 5799 - Gormnending Kenneth F. Campbell, retiring City Clerk Offered by Councilman Scott, the resolution was read, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5800 - Accepting public improvements at Orange Avenue and Loma Lane Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5801 - Accepting grant deed from J. D. and Bettye L. Peters for street purposes Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the followin8 vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Bgdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5802 - Supporting concept of Urban Spheres of Influence for planning purposes Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5803 - Setting rate for school usage of Chula Vista swimming pools Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek submitted a proposed reimburse- ment fee of $6.25 per class hour for the use of the Park Way and Loma Verde swim- ming pools used by the Chula Vista City School District and Sweetwater Union High School District. This would not include the cost of any instructional assistance. Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR SELECTION OF ARCHITECT FOR DESIGN OF TENNIS CENTER AT SOUTHWESTEtLN C OLLE GE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a contract with the architect, as recormnended by the Screening Cormmittee, Lareau and Asso- ciates, for approval by the Council at a futur~ meeting. REPORT ON LOMAVERDE POOL CONTRACT Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson reported that the contract on this project was such that the City could invoke a provision whereby it would not make a progress payment to this contractor, since he was not performing sat- isfactorily with the schedule of completion. However, the current progress pay- ment, now due, should be paid since the contractor has completed over 99% of the project. Councilman Hobel asked that the Council be advised of the progress of the remaining work on this project. He cormmantad that he would like to see the City invoke this progress payment clause in all future contracts. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unan- imously carried that the report of the Acting Chief Administrative Officer be accepted. REPORT ON REQUEST OF 20-30 CLUB FOR ASSISTANCE WITH PARADE FLOAT Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson reported that uncovered space could be made available for the storage of this float at the Public Works Center, provided that no work on the float is done in the Center yard; removal and return of the float to the yard will be during regular working~ours; and the owner sign a waiver of responsibility for fire, theft and damage. In regard to the funds available, $1,000 was allocated for the operation and maintenance of this float. Since $400 has been advanced for this float, the staff recommended the balance of $600 be approvad. Mr. Wade Stone, 7845 Lincola~ Lemon Grove, representing the 20-30 Club, stated the Club would like to have the option of working on the float in the Center yard. Birector of Public Works Cole spoke of previous problems encountered with other associations who use the yard for their projects. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unan- imously carried that $600 be allocated towards the maintenance and operation of this float and that storage of the float be allowed at the Public Works Center, subject to the conditions as delineated by the Acting Administrative Officer. REPORT ON REQUEST FROM JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PERMISSION TO HOLD ORANGE CRATE DERBY ON PORTION OF "H" STREET Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson reported that the staff has investigated the request of the Jaycees to hold this Derby on September 26, 1970, and is recommending approval of the "H" Street location between Hilltop Drive and First Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unan- imously carried that the request of the Jaycees to hold the Orange Crate Derby on September 26, 1970, be approved for the "H" Street location. This approval is contingent on notification of the fronting residents along the affected sec- tion of "H" Street by this sponsoring organization. REPORT ON LANDSCAPING CUL-DE-SAC ON FIG AVENUE - Director of Public Works Director of Public Works Cole submitted two alternatives to the Council for the ~nstallation of landscaping the cul-de-sac: (1) If contracted, the cost for putting in the asphalt, sprinkler system and shrubs would be approximately $1,000. This would be for a 50-foot length strip around the cul-de-sac. (2) An ornamental block wall be erected, fronting on the cul-de-sac, with low-growing and wall-climbing shrubs. The additional cost would be for the wall, approxi- mately $300. Except for the wall, the work would be done by City forces. Councilman Scott opposed the suggestion of the block wall, remarking he was thinking of aesthetics rather than a back-stop. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the first alter- native, as submitted by the Public Works Director, be approved; that the land- scaping On the cul-de-sac be done by City crews. CARDROOM ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson stated that he has received a request from the Chief of Police that this item be heard at the Council meeting of October 6; it was scheduled for the meeting of September 22, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the amendment to the Cardroom Ordinance be considered at the Council meeting of October 6, 1970. ORDINANCE NO. 1298 (as amended) - Prezoning to P-C property located north of Telegraph Canyon Road, in the vicinity of Otay Lakes Road - First reading The Council was presented with two ordinances: (A) prezoning the property P-C, and (B) prezoning the property P-C with the additional statement by the Otay Land Company relative to the annexation of thc property to the City of Chula Vista. Director of Planning Warren explained the proposal of annexation as sub- mitted by the developers. It will be done in four stages: (1) area along Tele- graph Canyon Road; (2) area north of the "H" Street extension; (3) area in the center of the proposed cormnunity; (4) area east of Otay Lakes Road and north and south of Southwestern College. Councilman Scott conm~ented that if this plan is not approved by ordinance, he would suggest a resolution be drafted and brought back for Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance (A) be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl~ Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that a resolution be brought back accepting the plan of annexation as submitted by the Otay Land Company. ORDINANCE NO. 1299 - Establishing an Environmental Control Commission - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Co%~neilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of thc text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None CPO MEETING Mayor Hamilton noted the scheduled meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Organization will be held on September 21, 1970, and urged the Councilmen to attend, if possible. A Council conference has been scheduled for the same after- noon at 3:90, which may be a possible conflict. Also, on September 23, the Mayor will be attending a meeting of the Plan- ning Committee of the Sweetwater Regional Park, called by Mr. Henry Boney. This will be at 10 A.M. In view of the conflict of these meetings, it was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the conference originally scheduled for Monday, September 21, be postponed to Tuesday, Septem- ber 22, 1970 at 3:30 P.M. LEAGUE DINNER Mayor Hamilton announced that the League of California Cities dinner will be held this Thursday, September 17, at the San Diego Country Club. Chula Vista is the host city. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM Councilman Scott reported that he attended a meeting this week at which it was decided that, due to the differences in the amount of services and money collected on each line, the San Diego Transit System would make a study of each city served by the company. They will then make a presentation to the City Coun- cil of each city and based upon the study, would ask for participation from that city for the amount of deficit. CALIFORNIA ROOTS OF CULTURE Councilman Hobel requested a report on this exhibit. Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Ratelle reported the exhibit will be here on September 20. There was a delay in transportation; the opening day ceremonies will be delayed a week (September 27). The Mayor commented that National City has inquired about the exhibit, and have indicated that they will recommend to their Council participa- tion in the cost of bringing this exhibit to Southwestern College. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COb~ISSIONM~BTING Councilman Egdahl reported that he attended this meeting in regard to the proposed Glen Abbey Circle annexation to Spring Valley Sanitation District. The Commission continued this item to October 5, to give Chula Vista a chance to pre- sent its case. Acting Chief Administration Officer Thomson stated he would have this report ready for Council approval at the meeting of September 22. SEWER SERVICE TO NON-CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson declared that he has received a letter stating that this City's r~quest will be presented to the San Diego City Council. Action on this matter ~hould be taken by the San Diego Council prior to the LAFCO meeting. Staff will be represented at this meeting. RECRUITMENT FOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The procedures for recruiting applicants for this position were discussed, whether to limit it to California, Arizona and Nevada, or go nation-wide. It was agreed that nation-wide would be more feasible since quite a few names are elimi- nated, based on the resumes submitted. It was moved BY Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unan- imously carried that the recruitment for the office of Chief Administrative Offi- cer be nation-wide~ and conducted in accordance with the City's Civil Service recruitment procedures to the point that there will be a screening board made up of City Managers from cities the size of Chula V~sta, presented to thc City Coun- cil by the Fersonnel Officer for approval. This screening board shall also for- ward to the Council a list of the top five candidates in the order in which they recommend them; the recruitment procedure to start irmnediately. CIVIC CENTER NEWSLETTER Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson reported on the expenditures of the Newsletter in the past. Mr. William Wappes, 186 East Emerson Street, rep- resenting the Safety Commission, spoke in favor of the Newsletter as a good source of relating information to the public. Mr,.Harold Irwin, Chairman of Jobs for Youth, favored continuance of the Newsletter; Mr. Jack McClure, 231 "K" Street, spoke in opposition. The Council concurred that, since money Was not budgeted for this News- letter this fiscal year, it be discontinued and that the staff look into the matter relative to improving the Newsletter and the feasibility of continuing it. The Council will review this matter six months from now. Also, that Council approval be given to appropriating money to different agencies, such as the Safety Commission, in getting out their news releases. This shall be done through the Mayor's office. COUNCILMEN ~ S FUND Councilman Scott noted in the breakdown of this fund, a sum of money ($90.00) set aside for Holiday Greetings. He stated he is against this expendi- ture. The Council concurred that this account No. 5211 for seasonal messages from the Council be abolished. LETTER FROM INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION A letter was read from this Conm~ission indicating their current negotia- tions with officials of Irapuato, Mexico, as a Sister City. Councilman Scott moved, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the International Friend- ship Commission be instructed to seek out a Mexican Sister City. Councilman Hyde moved that this matter be tabled. He would like to see it discussed at a Council conference. His motion was seconded by Councilman EgdahI and failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None The motion to approve a Mexican Sister City, as made by Councilman Scott, was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: C~uncilmenHyde~ Egdahl Absent: c None DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON EAST NAPLES STREET A letter was read from Mrs. Don Adams~ 126 East Naples Street~ complain- ing of the drainage channel located south of East Naples Street and west of Hill- top Drive. She felt this should be improved with the City paying the entire cost because of problems incurred having the subdivision built east of Monserate, which made this problem worse, and a cheap contractor being hired to repair the channel at one time. The Council discussed this situation with Mubllc Works Director Cole, along with other problem areas. Mr. Cole asked for time to investigate this matter and other problem channels in the City. CounCilman Scott asked Mr. Cole to include in his report, his recormnendations on any of the channels which he felt the City should bear more or all of the cost, instead of the standard fifty per cent. Mr. Raymond Dukey~ 120 East Naples Street~ spoke of this situation and asked Council's approval in repairing it at the City's expense. Mr. Cole noted that the cost of relining this channel would be approximately $17,000. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unan- imously carried that the Director of Public Works be directed to submit to the Council a priority schedule relative to lining all the drainage channels, regard- less of whether it was to be done fifty per cent or one hundred per cent by the City. The Director of Public Works is to give the Council his recommendation as to whether or not, in this particular case, the Oity should be responsible for fifty per cent of the cost or go beyond that figure and, also how this may be accomplished; this report to be brought back to the Gouncil in 45 days (meeting of November 3, 1970). ORAL C OP~fdNICATIONS Mrs. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, spoke of the drainage channel on East Naples Street which runs in back of Tobias Drive, and indicated the problem would not be so great if thc County cleaned that area near Dixon Way, where it goes under the road. ENVIRONMENTAL CO~4ISSION Mrs. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, asked about rules regarding the membership for this Con~uission. She felt an ad hoc committee could be made up of qualified people from areas outside the City. The Mayor explained that the members of the Co~,nission must be residents of the City of Chula Vista; however, if the Con~ission cares to initiate any ad hoc committees, these people can be from areas outside the City. RECRUITMENT OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mr. Jack McClure, 231 "K" Street, urged the Council to consider local recruitment for this position rather than to go nation-wide. ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 P.M., the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, at 3:30 P.M.