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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/10/19 F~INUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. October 19, 1978 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Co~mcil 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 Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott (arrived at 4:10 p.m.) councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Acting Director of Public Works Lippitt 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1835 - On August 8, 1978, the Council approved Resolution No. 9221 REQUIRING PARTICIPATION requiring participation by private developers in the BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS IN financing or installation of traffic signal systems on public FINANCING AND/OR INSTALLA- streets. In order to implement the provisions of the policy, TION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS - the Council placed Ordinance No. 1835 on first reading on SECOND READING AND ADOPTION October 3, 1978. (Item #28 - continued from meeting of 10/17/78) Ordinance placed on second It was moved byMayor Hyde that Ordinance No. 1835 be placed reading and adopted on its second reading, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion Carried by the following vote, to~wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: Councilman Scott 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1836 - OnOctober 3, 1978, the Council placed on first reading an RELATING TO RIGHTS OF ADJACENT ordinance establishiD~ provisions similar to those used for PROPERTY OWNERS TO ENCROACH IN encroachment permits in the public right-of-way which would OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS MAIN- authorize property owners to make application for encroachment TAINED BY THE CITY OF CHULA into open space maintenance districts. VISTA - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Item #29 - continued from meeting of 10/17/78) Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Cox that Ordinance No~ 1836 be reading and adopted placed on its second reading, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. 'The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Gillow, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Assistant City Manager Asmus recormnended that the Council consider Items 3a and 3b together as they are related, and any action taken on Item 3b could affect the Council decision on Item 3a. 3a. REPORT ON CHULA V~STA At the September 5, 1978 meeting, $7,650 was allocated to the VISITORS & CONVENTION Chula Vista Visitors & Convention Bureau, with the motion BUREAU AGREEMENT (Item 30a - indicating that the funds were to go directly to the Bureau. continued from meeting of In a written report, City Manager Cole said that the Bureau 10/17/78) has indicated it would be inappropriate for them to sign an agreement obligating them to operate both Centers (I-5 and 1-805) for a one-year period with this limited allocation, as it is their understanding that additional funds may be avail- able if and when a proposed study relating to the potential of the tourist industry in Chula Vista is completed. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- October 19, 1978 3b. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL On September 5, 1978, CounCil directed staff to prepare a FOR EVALUATION OF TOURIST Request for Proposal (RFP) for a study of visitor potential INDUSTRY PROMOTION AND VISITOR in the City. Staff estimated that such a study could range POTENTIAL (Item 30b - continued between $8,000 and $12,000, and it was recommended that no from meeting of 10/17/78) contract be awarded until the local Chamber of Commerce could submit an advertising and promotion proposal to the Council for consideration. Suggestion that agreement Assistant City Manager Asmus said that currently the Bureau's cover a three-month period expenses are approximately $2,500 per month and thus the agreement could be for approximately a three~month period, which would entitle them to the $7,650 subject to audit by the Mayor's Advisory Committee. He added that the Mayor's Economic Advisory Committee and the Mayor's Visitor Industry Advisory Committee have reviewed the RFP and recommended that it be approved. Request to delay study Councilman Cox commented that the 'Chamber of Commerce had by Chamber of Commerce requested that the study be delayed for four to six weeks until they can prepare a presentation to the Council on a marketing program for the tourist industry in the City. (Councilman Scott arrived at this time - 4:10 p.m.) Don Ritchey Mr. Ritchey said the Visitors and Convention Bureau would not 93 "F" Street be able to maintain the Visitor Centers for a full year on Chula Vista the funds currently allocated by the City. He expressed (Representing Visitors and confidence that if the study is completed, the City will want Convention Bureau) to continue funding the Centers, and Spoke in favor of the RFP. Council discussion Council discussion ensued with Mr. Ritchey concerning sources of income for the Bureau; their reserve funds (apprgximately $16,800); expenses in operating the Centers; consensus that the City is interested in maintaining the Centers; suggestion that the City provide the physical facility and support operational costs for items that could be identified as beneficial to the City; that the City and Bureau could be considered a "partnerShip" and each Contribute funds (on a matching basis). Motion to release funds It was moved by Councilman Egdahi and seconded by Mayor to Bureau on a matching basis Hyde that an agreementbe signed with the ChutaVista Visitors and Convention Bureau, supplying $7,650 of City-z appropriated monies as a match to the monies they would put in out of their reserves for the Centers to be operated for seven months.. Councilman Cox questioned whether the motion authorizes the release of the RFP. Addition to motion Councilman Egdahl said he would a~tach to this motion - that the motion would include that this would be done and a proposal be requested for evaluation. Motion clarified and Councilman Egdahi clarified the motion - $7,650 from the carried City matching$7,650 from the Bureau, and agreement for seven months of operation of the Centers; and that the Request for Proposal be released and the Chamber of Commerce be invited to make its analysis and recommendation on a program. Mayor Hyde agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. Seven-month period to Mayor Hyde noted that the seven-month period would start start July 1, 1978 July 1, 1978. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- October 19, 1978 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 4. REPORT ON CAPITAL IMPROVE- On December 13, 1977, the County Board of Supervisors auth- MENT COST SURVEY IN orized a study to determine the cost of improving existing MONTGOMERY/LINCOLN ACRES streets in the Montgomery/Lincoln Acres areas to minimum (Item 31 - continued from appropriate City standards. Subsequently, the County the meeting of 10/17/78) entered into a contract with Phillips-Reynolds and Associates Civil Engineers, to prepare the study. In a written analysis of the report, Acting Director of Public Works Lippitt said specific areas of study adjacent to Chula Vista included North Chula Vista (north of "C"' Street, west of Edgemer~; Sunny Vista (north of East "H" Street, west of 1-805); Castle Park (north of Orange AvenUe, west of Hilltop, south of "L" Street and east of Industrial Boulevard); 0tay (south of Orange Avenue, east of I-5); and Woodlawn (north of Main, west of Melrose). The study included tables of cost estimates and the analysis determined that the total estimated cost for the Chula Vista related areas is $14,006,750 (based on January 1978 prices) Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 5. REPORT ON HILLTOP PARK In August, the Council received a written communication AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD, from seven property owners who live along the south side EAST OF HILLTOP DRIVE of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive. They (Item 32 - continued from complained of (1) speeding along Telegraph Canyon Road; the meeting of 10/17/78) (2) lack of sidewalks; and (3) rowdiness and disruption of the peace of Hilltop Park after dusk. The letter was referred to staff for a report. In a written analysis submitted to the Council, the Acting Director of Public Works discussed in detail the problems outlined in the letter. Staff recommended that they be directed to (1) retain the speed limit of 35 miles per hour in the vicinity of the Sweetheart Homes, and 45 miles per hour for the remainder of TeLegraph Canyon Road; (2) work with the SchoQ1 District to develop a viable project for the construction of alsidewalk on ~he north side of Telegraph Canyon Road; (3) take no action on the closing of Hilltop Park at dusk, but encourage residents to call the Police Department when they perceive problems and (~) close off the driveway on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Roadsjust east of Hilltop Drive. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and vnanimously carried that the report be accepted. Mayor Hyde asked that the staff advise the concerned residents of the CoUncil'saction. Mr. Lippitt said the residents had received copies of the staff report. MAYOR'S REPORT Request for support Mayor Hyde said he had been requested by Mayor Callaban of bike path of Coronado to ask the Council to send a letter t6 the San Diego City Council encouraging them to participate in support of the "around-the-bay bike path". Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- October 19, 1978 Motion to send letter It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl to San Diego City Council and unanimously carried that a letter be prepared'for the Mayor's signature requesting the San Diego City Council to support the hike path. U. N. DAY Program on Mayor Hyde announced that next Tuesday (October 24) is October 24 U.N. DAY and he and Councilman Egdahl are participating in the program, which is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m., with all members of the Council invited. Motion to delay Council It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox meeting until 7:15 p.m. and unanimously carried that the October 24 Council on October 24 meeting be delayed until 7:15 p.m. to resolve the conflict of time (with the U. N. DAY program). Report on housing for Mayor Hyde said he received a report dated September 27 low income citizens with copies to Councilmembers, from the Mayor's Advisory Connnittee on Housing for Low Income Citizens. Motion for Council It was moved by Mayor Hyde, Seconded by Councilman Cox Conference to consider and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set report for consideration of the report, and that the members of the Committee be invited so that the report can be evaluated and proposals made for implementation of those things the Council may desire. Mayor Hyde requested that staff come back with a recommenda- tion for an appropriate time for this Council Conference. Vacancy on Civil Service Mayor Hyde announced that there is a vacancy on the Civil Commission Service Commission. Motion to appoint It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Joseph Odenthal and unanimously carried that Mr. Joseph Odenthal be appointed to the Civil Service CommiSsion. Late nomination received Mayor Hyde reported that he had received a letter from the for Beautification Award Human Relations Connnission nominating "Our House" as a candidate for the City Beautification Award, the recipient of which has already been determined. Motion to notify It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Commission that deadline Gillow and unanimously carried that the Human Relations has passed Commission be notified that the nomination was received after the deadline, but it can be considered next year. Photograph of Council Mayor Hyde said a photograph needs to be taken of the to be taken on 10/31/78 Council. Council concurred that this could be done prior to the regular Council meeting on October 31, 1978. Change in League of Mayor Hyde discussed a letter received from the President Cities dinner meetings of the San Diego DiviSion of the California League of suggested Cities, asking for reaction to a suggested change in the~ policy o~ having League dinner meetings since attendance has significantly dropped after passage of Proposition 13. Motion to hold League It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott meetings quarterly and unanimously carried that Council support a recommenda- tion that the League meetings be held quarterly. Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- October 19, 1978 .Suggestion for annual Mayor Hyde said he also suggested that it would be Useful retreat to discuss regional to have an annual retreat or seminar tastimg one day, issues and problems where local government officials in the area would have an opportunity for comprehensive discussions of mutual regional issues and p~oblems. The Council concurred with this suggestion. Suggestion for report Councilman'Egdahl .said it would behelpful to the Council on status of application to have a report as to the status of the City~s applica- for low income housing tion with HUD for low income funding through the County Housing Authority. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that a status report be made to the Council at staff's convenience. Suggestion that the City Councilman Scott said it is his strong opinion that the oppose the use of Brown Council and the City of Chula Vista Should take the leader- Field as an international ship in making a united effort to oppose Brown Field as airport an international airport. Mayor Hyde said he will be meeting with the Mayors and City Managers o~ the four South Bay Cities on Tuesday and would be glad to bring this up at that time. Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman~Scott, seconded by Councilman indicating the City's Cox and unanimously carried that a ~etter be drafted and opposition to relocation sent to the Mayors of the South Bay Cities and other appro- of the airport priate officials indicating that the City of Chula Vista is interested in the opposition to any attempt to move the international airport.. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded'by Councilman Egdahl Session and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for the purpose of considering matters of litigation and personnel negotiations. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 5:05 p.m. and the Deputy City Clerk was excused. City Manager Cole was appointed Deputy City Clerk Pro Tempore and he reported that the meeting reconvened at 5:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for October 24~ 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.