HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/01/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. January 24, 1980
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was
held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss
Councilman Scott (arrived late)
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Development Services Administrator Robens,
Director of Community Development Desrocher5, City Engineer
Lippitt, Director o~ Parks & Recreation Hall, Traffic Engineer
Hansen
1. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde
BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR opened the public hearing.
1980-81 AND THREE YEAR
PLAN Director of Community Development Desrochers explained that
this is the sixth year of the Block Grant Program. The
application for the 1980-81 Block Grant must be submitted to
the State and CPO for review by February 20. This is the
first of the two public hearings required. The proposed
budget being presented today is based on community input and
Council's reaction and approval is needed.
Year 1 Joe Sanseverino, Development Specialist, referring to charts,
(1979-80) detailed the three-year budget plan noting the programs
approved by HUD and the City Council last year and underway
at the present time for 1979-80 (Year
Section 108 Payback - $250,000
Housing Rehab: Feaster -
Mueller $50,000
Vista Square $50,000
Mobile Home Rehabilitation $50,000
Local Development Corporation $25,000
Administration $40,000
Code Enforcement $20,000
Citizen Participation $5,000
Pavement Overlay $60,000
Public Improvement Study $3,000
Storm Drain $196,000
Vista Square Park $110,000
Memorial Park Landscaping $50,000
Park Gym $20,000
Senior Center Rehabilitation $10,000
Senior Center Supplies & Services $11,000
Madrona Sewer $12,000
Garrett/Landis Alley $21,000
Wheelchair Ramps $8,000
Neighborhood Center Study $5,000
Local Option $63.000
TOTAL $1,059.000
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Year 2 1980-81) Mr. Sanseverino reported that the federal government has
advised the City that the first payment of the loan under
Section 108 (one million dollars) does not have to be paid
until August 1980 (the sum of $250,000); therefore, the
money has been re-allocated. Specifically, the Block Grant
requires 75% of the monies to go to low and moderate income
neighborhoods. Staff is proposing that this money be
allocated to the Feaster, Mueller, and Vista Square areas.
The budget for Year 2 (1980-81) is proposed as follows
Section 108 Payback - $250,000
Housing Rehab: Feaster
Mueller $50,000
Vista Square $50,000
Mobile Home Rehabilitation $50,000
Local Development Corporation $25,000
Administration $60,000
Code Enforcement $35,000
Citizen Participation $5,000
pavement Overlay $100,000
Street Improvements $90,000
Wheelchair Ramps $10,000
Neighborhood Center A & E $20,000
Third Avenue Improvements $250,000
Local Option $73,000
TOTAL $1,068,000
Council discussion Council discussion followed with Mr. Sanseverino and
~@. Desrochers answering questions pertaining to certain
aspects of the proposed budget; repayment of the one million
dollar loan; housing rehabilitation program; inflationary
costs of programs; remodeling of the Senior Center (former
Taco building at Memorial Park).
James Matherly Mr. Matherly read a prepared speech in which he said that the
402 Oaklawn Avenue public hearing publication for this meeting should have stated
Chula Vista what things were to be discussed and the "sorry record of
government overspending."
Andrew Partch Mr. Partch stated that at the meeting held on Thursday,
Chairman January 17, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend
Parks & Recreation approval of the three-year Block Grant budget.
Committee
Richard Welsh Mr. Welsh commented that the Board of Appeals has recommended
Chairman approval of the Block Grant proposal; however, five years
Board of Appeals ago, they were instrumental in trying to establish in the
State of California and the federal government the use of
smoke detector systems. They are requesting that the amount
of $2,500 be appropriated for buying smoke detector systems
for senior citizens in the Block Grant program.
Mr. Sanseverino noted that as part of the housing rehabilita-
tion program, ail persons who take out a loan are required
to install a smoke detector.
K. Nick Slijk Mr. Slijk, speaking on behalf of the Town Centre Business
Chamber of Commerce and Professional Association, asked that strong emphasis be
given to continual improvement of the sidewalks. Mr. Slijk
noted the sum of $250,000 has been proposed and asked that
this program be implemented.
Clarence Knight Mr. Knight referred to the "substandard" sidewalk on
117 Jefferson Street Jefferson Street between Flower and "E" Street, stating it
Chula Vista 5s 4 feet in width and should be widened up to present
City standards.
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Mr. Jackson Mr. Jackson asked for street lights at the darkened inter-
Chula Vista sections. Ne noted the areas where church services are held
in the evening indicating that the flood lights used to
illuminate the areas are far better than the City street
lights. He asked that a timer and drop line be installed
(with approval of the churches) to give these streets better
lighting~
Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
investigation and unanimously carried by those present that the staff look
into the proposal of Mr. Jackson which is essentially that
they investigate the possibility of working out arrangements
in certain areas with private ~arties (in this case, a church)
For them to keen their lights (that they have installed) to
help improve lighting in a very dark area, particularly "G"
Street.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for against, the
hearing was declared closed.
Next public hearing Mr. Sanseverino announced that the next Block Grant public
hearing will be held on February 19, 1980 at 7:00 p~m.
The Mayor advised the staff to look into the public hearing
notice (as referred to by Mr. Matherly) to see if it could
be more informative.
(Councilman Scott arrived at this time - 4:45 p.m.)
Motion for Executive It was moved by ~ayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
Session and unanimously carried that upon completion of the agenda,
an Executive Session be called for pending litigation matters
(at the request of Warren Company).
2. REPORT ON THIRD AVENUE City Engineer Lippitt explained that at the Conference held on
PROJECT "H" TO "I" December 13, 1979, discussion was held on the method of
STREETS - CITY ENGINEER traffic control (median island) on Third Avenue between "H"
and "I" Streets. The Council voted to construct a raised
median island between "H" Street and Shasta Street and request-
ed staff to work with the County to develop solutions to the
portion between Shasta and "I" Street and further, to look
into the bus stop location proposed for this area.
Mr. Lippitt submitted a graph and discussed the two alterna-
tives:
Alternative 1: Installing a "pork chop" type island to
discourage left turns in and out of the County Court Complex;
a left turn pocket at Whitney and a continuous left turn lane
for all of the driveways on the east side of Third Avenue.
This alternative prohibits parking along the east side of
Third Avenue.
Alternative 2: Construction of a raised median between "H"
Stree~ and a aistance approximately 100 feet south of Whitney;
a left turn pocket at "I" Street; bctweon this pocket and
Shasta, parking would be provided for the businesses on the
east side of the street. Staff is recommending this alterna-
tive.
Dan McGinty, Manager Mr. McGinty spoke against the raised island along Third Avenue
First Federal Saving noting the difficulties the motorists would have in getting
Loan into the bank area. He said he s~ok¢ to Supervisor Hamilton
Third and "H" Street about this and received his commitment that the County would
not "contribute one dime" toward this street improvement
if the islands were put in.
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K. Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk stated that the Chamber has been against raised
ChamBer of Commerce islands for about 19 years. He cited the expense of install-
ing the concrete medians and recommended strongly that the
Council go to a painted traffic control measure and then
look at it again once a clearly defined pattern is established.
At that time, if it is deemed necessary, then the determina-
tion to install the raised medians can be made.
Myron Dalseth Mr. Dalseth said he is developing the property on the east
side of Third Avenue adjacent to the bank building (in
partnership with Jeanne Campbell). He objected to the raised
medians stating it would be detrimental since it would block
access into the properties.
Council discussion Discussion followed regarding having double yellow lines
versus the median islands; the traffic pattern projected for
this area compared to what currently exists on Fourth and
"H" Street; the proposed bus stop location; sending the
proposed traffic plan to the Police department for comments;
the recommendation of the Safety Commission not to put in the
concrete islands; the savings in cost of installing the
islands now; accident situations at this type of intersection~
Traffic islands along City Manager Cole commented on the reasons the raised islands
Broadway were taken out on Broadway (disruption of traffic when house-
movers used this route and inebriates driving into the islands).
Mr. Cole said he still feels the islands were an appropriate
control along Broadway and wished they were still in.
Motion for Alternate 2 It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow
with modifications for approval of Alternate 2 with this exception: That the
divider strip south of Shasta and Beyond Whitney be modified
to simply be double painted lines and that a "pork-chop" be
installed in the entrance to the Court Complex.
Discussion of motion Councilwoman McCandliss asked if any consideration was given
to cutting down on the length of the concrete island -
installing it just to the turn pocket.
Councilman Soctt agreed suggesting a painted island be put
in at that point. Traffic Engineer Hansen said that although
it is illegal to cross a yellow painted line, it will be
done here. City Engineer Lippitt indicated that the concrete
island can be shortened; however, there must be adequate
control over the driveways on the east side of Third Avenue.
Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox
and unanimously carried to have the median (up to that point
it starts breaking and it is a little more than a turning
lane), that portion to be changed to a double, double turning
lane (painted divider instead of a raised median).
Clarification of motion Mayor Hyde stated that the motion as amended calls for the
northern segment of the proposed median to be shortened, plus
the installation of a "pork-chop" at the entrance to the
court complex and that the proposed median divider above it
would be also a double painted line.
Motion carried as The motion, as amended, carried unanimously.
amended
Bus Stop location It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde
and unanimously carried that the staff's explanation regard-
ing the bus stop location be accepted (located near the
entrance to the court building - in the third lane of
travel),
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3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Cole stated that the Warren people have
decided instead of the Executive Session, that they will
send the Council a confidential memo regarding the matter
they wished to discuss this afternoon. Yhere will be no
need for an Executive Session.
4. ~AYOR'S REPORT
Dick Brown Inquiry Mayor Hyde said he received a telephone call from Mr. Dick
Brown (representing the Gersten Company) regarding the
development of "H" Street. The Mayor was not in at the
time the call was made and subsequent calls to Mr. Brown's
office have not been successful in reaching him. The
Mayor added that he will continue to try to contact Mr. Brown
regarding this matter and will report to Council.
Sweetwater Flood Control Mayor Hyde referred to a copy of the letter from Colonel
Channel/I-S4 Project Teague to Congressman Van Deerlin regarding the lack of funds
to construct the Flood Control Project and 1-54.
Council discussion ensued regarding the advisability of
making personal contact with representatives of the Army
Corps of Engineers and the Federal Legislators.
Motion for staff to set It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and
up meeting unanimously carried that the staff contact the Army Corps
of Engineers and Congressman Van Deerlin's office to explore
the possibility of a meeting and to see what is necessary
to get some funds out of the current year budgeting shifted
into this program.
City Manager Cole commented that the Mayor and Chamber of
Commerce of National City are putting together a reception
on January 29 for the CalTrans Commission at which time
Route 54 w/Ii be discussed.
Watts Property Mayor Hyde reported that the Watts property development is
under way - the tentative map for the development of "H"
Street and 1-805 is in-house and being processed and will
eventually go before the Planning Commission for a public
hearing prior to being considered by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. to the meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
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