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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/12/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. December S, 1978 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Bgdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Fire Chief Longerbone, Acting Director of Personnel Thorsen, Community Development Director Desrochers The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox, and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 28, !978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. REPORT OF PORT Mr. Campbell reported on the Chula Vista Boat Basin dike COMMISSIONER, C.R. construction and briefly discussed some of the delays. He "Bob" Campbell said the construction contract is now 60% complete and the target date for total completion is October 1, 1979. He also reported on the boat basin revetment on the bayward side and the delay encountered with the Army Corps of En- gineers; the landscaping project; and on the proposed rec- reation vehicle site adjacent to the "J" Street Marina which may be expanded to approximately 40 acres. Mr. Campbell commented on the current parking problem at Lindbergh Field and recommended that those who have business at the airport consider some alternative rather than park- ing their car at the facility. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk referred to Item No. 24 on the agenda - Ordinance Chula Vista Chamber No. 1847 regulating mobile food vendors. He asked that of Commerce this item be continued for one week as there have been con- cerns expressed regarding the ordinance and the Chamber of Commerce would like to have an opportunity to study these concerns. Motion to continue Item It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox, and 24 for one week unanimously carried that Item 24 (Ordinance No. 1847) be continued until next week. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. PETITION TO OPEN Mr. T. A. Geeters (P.O. Box 633, Chula Vista) submitted a ACCESS STREET RUNNING petition requesting that an access road be opened along the PARALLEL TO THE BAY bayfront between "F" and "G" Streets. FROM "F" TO "G" STREETS Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the letter be received and filed. Mayor Hyde explained that item is being filed as the City has already taken action as requested in the petition. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2 - December S, 1978 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES S. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT opened the public hearing. BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Federal regulations require public hearings to obtain citi- zen views and proposals concerning the development of the Block Grant application. This year's application requires a three year community development budget which identifies projects planned through fiscal year 1981-82. HUD requires that Block Grant application~ be composed of projects that benefit low and moderate income persons or neighborhoods. Polly Brodie Mrs. Brodie said she was representing the Vista Square S43 Fig Avenue community. She referred to plans prepared by the Parks Chula Vista and Recreation Department for a neighborhood park at the Vista Square School which were deleted subsequent to Pro- position 13 and requested that th~se plans be implemented under the Block Grant program. She also stated that hous- ing renovation and street lights are needed in the com- munity. Anne Fabrick Mrs. Fabrick requested that Norman Park Center be enlarged S01 Anita Street to place the senior services all under one roof at a sav- Chula Vista ings to the City and to better serve the senior citizens. Dale Lusk Mr. Lusk said he was representing the Mueller Community Community School comprised of 15% low income families, many senior citizens, Specialist and over 600 handicapped persons. He said their proposed Mueller Community projects are: (1) A stop light at the intersection of 0aklawn and "J" Street, (21 housing rehabilitation, (3) neighborhood Center serving seniors and youth, (4] upgrading sidewalks to provide wheelchair ramps, and (S) adequate street lighting. Leonard Moore Mr. Moore said he was representing the Town Centre Business 182 E. E1 Capitan Drive and Professional Association - an organization of over 22S Chula Vista businesses - and their recommendations for block gran~ funds were (1) $200,000 per year for a three year period for the completion of the sidewalk improvement programon Third Avenue between "F"and "G" Streets; (2) $25,000 to be used by the newly formed Local Development Corporation for low interest loan purposes for upgrading the exterior of buildings in the Town Centre area; and (3) $310,000 per year for a period of three years to complete the alley im- provement program. Mr. Moore said the recommendations were made in the order of priority. Sandy Parker Ms. Parker said she was representing several neighbors in 736 Jefferson the Mueller area. She supported the proposal for the stop light at Oaklawn and "J" Street. Community Development Director Desrochers announced a se- cond public hearing is scheduled for December 14, and sub- sequently a priority list will be established and a pre- sentation will be made to the Council sometime in January for Council action. Public hearing closed There being no flirther comments, the public hearing was de- clared closed. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde THIRD AVENUE DESIGN re-opened the public hearing. ALTERNATIVES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT At the hearing on November 14, 1978 the Council directed · (Continued from 11/14/78) staff to prepare a study of noise impact on Saint Rose of Lima School which would result from the proposed widening of Third Avenue and to reconsider the availability of park- ing at the "G" Street intersection after widening. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - December 8, 1978 6. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) City Engineer Lippitt explained that the widening of Third Avenue will move the street four feet closer to the school. He discussed the detailed staff study of the noise factors at the school site and stated that it was determined there would be no impact by moving the curb closer to the school - the noise impact was too small to be measured. He noted that the noise level currently exceeds the Federal maximum recommended standard and will increase whether or not the street is widened. Mr. Lippitt outlined three alternatives to mitigate the noise level at the school: (1) Plant dense foi~aEe; (2) erect barrier wall ($20,000+); and (3) install air conditior ing ($83,000 for a central system). Mr. Lippitt discussed the parking along Third Avenue im- mediately south of "G" Street and said staff is recommend- ing that the proposed left-turn pocket at "G" Street and Third Avenue be eliminated at this time and the parking spaces retained. Councilmal Egdahl to abstain Councilman Egdahl said that on advice of the City Attorney, from participation since he was not present at the hearing on November 14, 197~ and not having listened to the tapes, he will abstain from participation and voting. (Councilman Egdahl left the dais at this time.) Batty Crane Mr. Crane said he was representing the Saint Rose of Lima P. O. Box 80428 School and voiced their protest to the investigation and San Diego recommendation of the staff concerning the noise impact on the school. He referred to the difference in the decibel levels as shown in the Negative Declaration (noise increase of 3 to 4 decibels if project is built vs 2 to 3 decibels if it is not built) and the staff report of November 29 indicating the same sound level whether the project is built or not. Mr. Crane also discussed the air quality involved with the increase of traffic and said they would like to have this included in the impact report as it affects the children's learning environment. He asked that the Council defer action on this project until it is determined whether the State and Federal government will include the school in the noise abatement program. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to include It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox report on investigation that the Council accept and include the Investigation of of noise impact upon Noise Impact upon Saint Rose of Lima School as a part of school as part of the Negative Declaration. Negative Declaration Negative Declaration In answer to a query from the Council, City Engineer Lipp- to be forwarded to itt said that if the Council approved the Negative Decla- State and Federal ration, it will be sent to the State and Federal Govern- Governments for ments for approval or modification. When the final Nega- approval rive Declaration is approved, the Council can determine whether or not to go ahead with the projects, and which alternative they will use if the project is approved. Councilman Egdahl In answer to a question from Mayor Hyde, City Attorney to participate in Lindberg said that it would be appropriate for Councilman consideration of Egdahl to participate in any Council decision on the issue whether or not Third of widening or not widening Third Avenue. Avenue should be widened (Councilman Egdahl returned to the dais at this time.) Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - December 5, 1978 6. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) Councilman Cox suggested that~ if possible, Councilman Egdahl be given an opportunity ~o listen to the tapes to be able to participate fully in this matter. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox to continue discussion that the matter be continued for one week to afford Council- for one week man Egdahl an opportunity to become acquainted with the testimonyj of the previous hearing. Councilman Egdahl indicated he would be able to listen to the tapes. Substitute motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde REVIEW OF THE TRANSIENT opened the public hearing. OCCUPANCY TAX On June 29, 1978 the Council adopted Ordinance No. 1804 increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 6% to 8% effective July 1, 1978. Subsequently Resolution No. 93S3-A was approved establishing a special trust fund for the deposit of all Transient Occupancy Taxes collected quarterly through May 30, 1979. The Council set tonight's meeting as the date to review this tax. Niek Slijk Mr. Stijk said that the Chamber of Commerce does not oppose Chula Vista Chamber the increase from 6% to 8%, provided the funds are utilized of Commerce and earmarked for the promotion of civic events - the total amount of 8% be earmarked - less administrative expenses. Ted Bell Mr. Bell stated that the hearing tonight may be premature Kampground Enterprises to provide input as needed inasmuch as a complete study 3601 Edgemere is starting on the matter (visitor-industry promotion). Chula Vista He suggested that another public hearing be scheduled after the study is completed. Bob Spellman Mr. Spellman said he concurred with Mr. Bell's statements Chula Vista Motel that this hearing may be premature. He said information will be coming from the California Motel Association con- cerning how this matter is handled in other cities which may be helpful. He also stated he was opposed to paying the increase if the tax is not going to be used for pro- motional purposes and spoke in favor of another public hearing being held to consider this utilization of the tax. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilmap Scott staff recommendation and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be accepted - "Retain the present 8% rate pending the Mayor's Economic Advisory Committee recommendation and Council's decision on Tourist Industry Study." Motion to schedule public It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman hearing after visitor - Gillow and unanimously carried that at such time as the industry study is visitor-industry study comes back and the Council has had completed an opportunity to review it, that another public hearing be scheduled. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - December 5, 1978 8. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE opened the public hearing. SUBDIVISION MAP OF VISTA TOWERS (PCS-79-9) CON- The applicant submitted a tentative subdivision map (Tract VERSION TO CONDOMINIUM 79-09) for Vista Towers for the conversion of an existing 39 unit apartment complex into a one lot condominium pro- ject at 415 "D" Street in the R-3 zone. The Planning Commission recommended that the map be denied based upon the nonconformance of the project with the pre- sent R-3 regulations and the newly adopted Ordinance No. 1841 relating to condominiums. The applicant requested a two week continuance until the meeting of DeCember 19, 1978 in order to prepare supplementary information relating to the conversion to condominiums. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde public hearing until and unanimously carried that this item be continued until December 19, 1978 December 19, 1978 as requested by the applicant. Items lla and lib Mayor Hyde asked that Items lla and lib be removed from removed from Consent the Consent Calendar and considered separately. The Calendar Council concurred. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox, (Items 9 through 14) and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be ap- proved and adopted, with the exception of Items lla and lib. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9381 The undergrounding of utilities along Fourth Avenue from DECLARING CITY'S IN- "E" Street to "F" Street is scheduled for the calendar yeaI TENTION TO UNDERGROUND of 1979. Engineering staff and the Undergrounding Utility UTILITIES ALONG FOURTH Advisory Committee approved the boundaries of this proposed AVENUE FROM "E" TO "F" "Underground District No. 109" and determined that the ove~ STREETS AND ALONG "F" head utilities in "F" Street adjacent to the Civic Center STREET FROM FOURTH complex could be converted as a part of the proposed dis- AVENUE TO 736 FEET trict. It will be a type "A" district with the cost of WESTERLY OF THE undergrounding funded out of monies allocated by San Diego FOURTH AVENUE/"F" Gas & Electric Company. STREET INTERSECTION 10a. RESOLUTION N0. 9382 Following a public hearing on November 21, 1978 the Counci3 ORDERING THE VACATION requested that a resolution be prepared ordering the vaca- OF TEN-FOOT DRAINAGE tion of a ten-foot drainage easement in Sweetwater Indus- EASEMENT IN SWEETWATER trial Park Subdivision. INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION 10b. RESOLUTION N0. 9383 As a consideration for the vacation of the drainage ease- APPROVING AGREEMENT TO ment in Sweetwater Industrial Park Subdivision~ the owner, HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS Dunphy Construction Company, executed an agreement to hold FROM ANY LIABILITY the City harmless from any liability for damages associate~ CAUSED BY THE VACATION with the future use of the vacated easement. OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT- SWEETWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION lla. RESOLUTION APPROVING (See page six of the minutes~ FINAL MAP AND SUB- DIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 75-02 lib. RESOLUTION - (See page six of the minutes) APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MURAOKA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUNDING UTI- LITIES ON PALOMAR STREET Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - December S, 1978 12a. RESOLUTION NO. 9384 As a condition for approval of Tentative Parcel Map 78-16, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS the owners were to dedicate a 10-foot wide street tree FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES easement along Minor Avenue and a S-foot wide street tree TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP easement along First Avenue. On November 29, 1978 Mr. 78-16 and Mrs. Joseph Giantohio granted the necessary easements to the City. 12b. RESOLUCITON NO. 9385 On November 29, 1978 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giantonio executed ACKNOWLEDGING AN an Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate Real Property 10 feet in IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF width along First Avenue for street purposes. ACknowledge- DEDICATIONFOR STREET ment of the offer will leave the City the option to accept PURPOSES - TENTATIVE the real property for street purposes at any time in the P~RCEL MAP 78o16 future. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9386 Inter-City Engineers have submitted the necessary informa- INCLUDING INTER-CITY tion to demonstrate that they meet the standards to be in- ENGINEERS IN THE LIST cluded in the City's list of Environmental consultants. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CON- SULTANTS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9387 The membership of the Regional Criminal Justice Planning AMENDING RESOLUTION Board has been changed by including an additional Municipal NO. 8189 PERTAINING Court Judge and replacement of the County's Assistant Chief TO CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP 'Administrative Officer for the Fiscal and Justice Agency IN THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL with the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING San Diego. BOARD (END 0F CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING lla. RESOLUTION NO. 9388 The final map for Palomar Palace Estates (Tract No. 75-02) APPROVING FINAL MAP has been check and found to be in conformity with the ten- AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVE- tatire map approved by Resolution No. 7829. Muraoka Develop MENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA ment Company has paid all fees and submitted all required VISTA TRACT NO. 75-02 documents to guarantee the public improvements and grading. Approval of the final map includes the dedication of Palo- mar Street and the dedication of a 10-foot wide easement for sewer purposes. Undergrounding on In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, City Engineer Lippitt Second Avenue waived explained that the Council granted a waiver of underground- due to cost factors ing the 12 KVA lines on Second Avenue adjacent to this pro- ject. He said there is a 69 KVA line on Second Avenue which would be extremely expensive to underground. The 12 KVA line on Palomar Street was deferred until a district is formed as the frontage is only 175 feet and it is not feasible to underground such a short distance. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None llb. RESOLUTION NO. 9389 In November, 1975 the Council approved the deferral of the APPROVING AGREEMENT 12 KVA line on Palomar Street upon the condition that the WITH MURAOKA DEVELOPMENT subdivider enter into an agreement with the City to par- COMPANY FOR THE DEFERRAL ticipate in any undergrounding district and to waive rights OF UNDERGROUNDING to protest formation of such a district. On November 15, UTILITIES ON PALOB~R 1978 Muraoka Development Company executed the required STREET agreement. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - December 5, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egda~ Noes: None Absent: None 15. RESOLUTION NO~ 9390 On March 16, 1978 Community Development.~taff presented the ESTABLISHING THE FEASTER Department of Housing & Urban Development with a Mobile PARK MOBILE HOME Living UMt Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. HUD ASSOCIATION has reviewed the concept and determined that the program is an eligible activity within certain parameters. HUD determined the program's implementation can be achieved by a committee of residents from the Feaster School Neighbor- hood and City staff forming a non-profit N~ighborhood Association, with responsibilities to inc~lude: (1) review- ing and approving applications for rehabilitation loans an~ grants; and (2) evaluating and monitor the Mobile Living Unit Rehabilitation Program. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egda~ Noes: None Absent: None In answer to a question from Councilman Egdahl, Community Development Director Desrochers stated that Mr. Ciotti, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator, will be involved in this program with no added compensation and any other staf~ time is reimbursable from Block Grant funds. Council discussion followed concerning the voting procedur~ and requirements. Motion to modify It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox voting requirement that the voting requirement be modified to provide that a simple majority vote procedure be standard, but that the affirmative vote of at least one member of the City repre- sentative be required. Councilman Egdahl and Councilman Scott voiced concerns regarding the motion and the complex procedures that might evolve. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion. Councilman Cox withdrew his second. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9391 On November 16, 1978 the Council approved a Volunteer Pro- APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL gram for the City with a pilot operation in the Library BUDGET APPROPRIATION and Parks and Recreation Departments. In order to imple- FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM merit the program, a supplemental budget request of $700 is required. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 8 - December S, 19~ 17. RESOLUTION NO. 9392 The pilot operations under the Volunteer Program will begir DECLARING VOLUNTEERS January 1, 1979. In order to assureZthat volunteers will TO BE EMPLOYEES FOR THE be covered in the case of injury arising out of their ser- PURPOSES OF WORKER'S vices, the Council must adopt a resolution declaring the COMPENSATION volunteers to be employees for the purposes of Worker's Compensation coverage. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 18. RESOLUTION NO. 939S On June 19, 1978 the Comprehensive Planning Organization ADOPTING THE AREAWIDE (CPO) adopted the Areawide Water Quality Management Plan, WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT generally called the "208 Plan" (Public Law 92-S00). PLAN FOR THE SAN DIEGO- The CPO has requested the City to adopt the Areawide 208 RIVERSIDE AREA~ INCLUDING Plan and commit the City to implement relevant portions. ACTIONS TO BE UNDERTAKEN After an analysis of the Plan, staff recommended that it TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN be adopted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde Gillow Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 19. RESOLUTION N0. 9394 On August 16, 1978 the Board of Supervisors adopted in ENDORSING SAN DIEGO concept the County Regional Growth Management Plan. The COUNTY DRAFT LAND USE Chula Vista Planning Department actively participated in ELEMENT the County program and provided data, information, and professional planning advice on the Chula Vista planning area. Staff recommended that the Council adopt the reso- lution endorsing the draft Regional Land Use Plan from a land use planning standpoint, but expressing reservations about it from a fiscal standpoint. Resolution offered Offeredby Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 20. RESOLUTION NO. 9395 On November 28, 1978 the Council accepted the recommenda- AUTHORIZING USE OF tion of the staff to install 12 planter boxes at the librar FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION The total material and labor cost is $1,712, An appropria- OF PLANTER BOXES AT tion of $1,100 is necessary to cover the direct cost of LIBRARY materials. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - December 5, 1978 21. RESOLUTION NO. 9396 Under existing agreements with United Enterprises, the DECLARING THE PUBLIC Gersten Company does not have the ability to negotiate NECESSITY OF THE ACQUI~ property sales for rights of way, and in conjunction with SITION OF PROPERTY FOR the approval of the Casa del Rey Subdivision, it is neces- THE EXTENSION OF TELEGRAPH sary for the City to exercise its power of eminent domain. CANYON ROAD, ~AST "J" The process will be undertaken at the full and total expens STREET, PASEO L~9~RA AND of Mr. Monsees, property owner of Casa del Rey Subdivision. ~PASE ENTRADA, AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCE- MENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHT OF WAY Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egd~ Noes: None Absent: None 22. RESOLUTION NO. 9397 In conjunction with the approval of the subdivision of ACCEPTING SUBORDINATION property at the southeast corner of Quintard and First AGREEMENT AND DRAINAGE Avenue, the City should accept the drainage easement, and EASEMENT AT SOUTHEAST the subordination agreement which indicates the priority CORNER OF QUINTARD AND of the easement granted to the City. FIRST AVENUE CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 23. ORDINANCE NO. 1846 - The annexation encompasses 10 acres of vacant land located APPROVING THE BONITA north of Bonita Vista High School, east of Otay Lakes Road HACIENDAS ANNEXATION The Council placed the ordinance on first reading on TO THE CITY OF CHULA November 28, 1978. VISTA - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Gillow that Ordinance No. 1846 second reading and be placed on its second reading and adopted, and that the adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1847 - (Continued for one week - until December 12, 1978. See REGULATING MOBILE motion on page 1 of the minutes under Oral Communications ROOD VENDORS - ~25. REPORT(S) OF THE CITY NL~NAGER a, REPORT ON PROPOSED A letter was received from Councilman Dalla of National CONSOLIDATED FIRE City suggesting that "South Bay leadership reexamine SERVICE, SOUTH BAY the issues of consolidated fire service" for the area. ZONE 5 The Council referred this matter to staff for report and recommendation. In a written report, City Manager Cole outlined the background of the suggestion and discussed the problems and concerns with such consolidation at this time. It was staff's recommendation that the Council officially and formally support the concept of interagency coopera- tion through the use of Joint Powers Agreements as a means of providing more efficient and cost effective fire protection to the South Bay, and that each of the other five legislative bodies be urged to do the same. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman resolution to be brought Gillow and unanimously carried that the report he accepte back and an appropriate resolution be brought hack to Council. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 10 - December 5, 1978 25b. REPORT ON NATIONAL In a written report, City Manager Cole said the National LEAGUE OF CITIES League of Cities Board of Directors has levied a special BUILDING ASSESSMENT assessment against all member cities to finance the cost of their new headquarters office building in Washington, D. C. and that the City's membership fee for the calendar year of 1979 is $1,800. If the Council desires to continue to be a member o-f the National League of Cities, staff recommended that a re- solution be adopted appropriating necessary funds to pay a one-- time assessment of $3,672 for the City's cost for the new building and tocover the additional $350 member- ship fee ($1,450 has already been budgeted). Suggestion to continue Mayor Hyde suggested that this matter be continued for consideration of this one month until the City receives a response from the item National League of Cities regarding a refund of registra- tion fees for the Conference that the Council members were unable to attend. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Item 25b for one Scott and unanimously carried that this item be continued month for one month. City Manager Cole asked tha~ an Executive Session be'held at the conclusion o~the agenda tonight to discuss salary negotiations. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Session for salary and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held negotiations as requested. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 26. REPORT ON THE USE OF As part of the t978-79 Capital Improvement Program, the HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM Council approved the conversion of 100 mercury vapor stree' VAPOR STREET LIGHTS lights to high pressure sodium vapor street lights on "E" IN SUBDIVISIONS street, Broadway, and "H" Street. Staff is also designihg a new lighting system using the sodium vapor lights on Third Avenue between "G" and "K" Streets. In a written report, staff recommended that 100 watt high pressure sodium vapor street lights be installed innew subdivisions instead of 175 watt mercury vapor street lights to reduce the cost of street light energy and maintenance, which is estimated will be approximately 25%. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 27. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION The Director of Public Works submitted a written report an, OF CHULA VISTA TRANSIT asked approval to institute a trial super transfer program WEEKEND SUPER TRANSFER on Chula Vista Transit during the last four weekends in PROGRAM DURING THE MONTH December, starting Saturday, December 9, 1978. This OF DECEMBER 1978 program would entail a CVT passenger paying the normal fare and requesting a free super transfer from the driver. The passenger would then be entitled toride free on all CVT buses (except for Route 6 - the Downtowner) on that particular Saturday or Sunday. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl & seconded by Mayor Nyd¢ that the report be accepted and implementation o~ the program approved. Held Tuesday T 7:00 p.m. -11- December S, 1978 Transfers not valid In answer to a query from the Council, Transit Coordinator on Downtowner bus Bloom said that the super transfer would not be valid on the CVT Route 6 (the Downtowner) as this bus is used as a shuttle bus with a 103 fare and transfers are not allowed either from San Diego Transit or from Chula Vista Transit. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning honoring the super transfers on the Downtowner bus during the four Saturdays only (it does not operate on Sunday) as long as the transfers are not issued on that bus. Addition to motion - It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that the motion to accept motion carried the report include approval of the use of the super transfers from the Downtowner as long as the transfers are not issued from that bus (CVT Route 6). Mayor Hyde agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. 28. REPORT ON SAN DIEGO On November 27 the San Diego Transit Corporation initiated TRYSIT ARTICULATED articulated bus service through Chula Vista on Route 32. BUS SERVICE IN CHULA The Director of Public Works in a written report said that VISTA since these buses are 20 feet longer than the standard buses, the following modifications of approximately half of the SDTC stops along Broadway were required: (1) Extensions of six separate red curb sites an additional 20 to 30 feet; (2) relocation of four SDTC bus stops; and (3) elimination of two SDTC bus stops at "H" and "E" Streets. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 29. REPORT ON TEMPORARY The Council requested that staff investigate a request to PARKING ON "F" STREET eliminate the parking prohibitions on "F" Street east and EAST AND WEST OF THIRD west of Third Avenue as a temporary measure to increase AVENUE parking during the holiday season and construction of Third Avenue improvements. In a written report, the City Engineer said that "F" Street is a major access rout~ to the retail area and to accommodate large volumes of traffic, the street was restriped to provide left turn lanes at Third Avenue and two through lanes on "F" Street to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. Staff recommended that no action be taken on the request. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Scott that the report and staff recommendation be accepi~d. Speaking against motion Councilman Cox spoke against the motion on the floor stating he was in favor of Alternative No. 2- "Eliminate one throughwestbound lane easterly of Third Avenue" to allow for approximately four parking spaces. Motion carried The motion to accept the staff recommendation carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: Councilman Cox Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT Public meeting in Mayor Hyde reported that a public meeting is being held National City regarding at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7 in National City Sweetwater Flood regarding the Sweetwater Flood Control Channel Project. Control Channel He asked if the City of Chula Vista will have a representative at the meeting to make a presentation. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- December S, 1978 Staff member to Community Development Director Desrochers said no presenta- represent Chula Vista tfon is planned, but a staff member will attend to represent the City and monitor the meeting. Letter from U. S. Coast Mayor Hyde read a letter from Captain C. S. Wetbefell of Guard commending City the United Stated Coast Guard commending the Public Works staff Department staff for their professional assistance in locating an oil discharge through the Chula Vista storm drain system. Staff to schedule Mayor Hyde asked if the staff could give the Council a target date for study target date on when the study will be coming back to the on completion of "H" Council on the measures required to complete the construction Street of "H" Street and the staff recommendations in this regard - at least a status report timetable by the first meeting in January. Special CETA Project In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Director of Building approved and Housing Grady said the Special CETA Project has been approved for the City to hire five construction repairmen to make minor repairs to older homes in the redevelopment area, such as painting, repairing fences, and installing insulation. Council meeting of It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow December 26 cancelled and unanimously carried that the Council meeting scheduled for December 26, 1978 be cancelled. Rebecca Hernandez Mayor Hyde announced the appointment of Rebecca Hernandez appointed to to the Environmental Control Commission/Historical Site ECC/Historical Site Board Board. He asked for Council ratification of the appointment. Appointment ratified It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the appointment of Rebecca Hernandez be ratified. Suggestion to come back Mayor Hyde said that after the first of the year he will for Council Conferences bring up the subject of formally scheduling Council each Thursday Conferences every Thursday. COUNCIL COMMENTS Request to be absent Councilman Cox requested that he be excused from the meeting from meeting of 12/19 of December 19, 1978. Motion to approve request It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that the request be approved. The motion carried with Councilman Cox abstaining~ EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:51 p.m. with the City Clerk being excused. City Manager Cole was appointed Deputy City Clerk and he reported that the meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for December 12, .1978 at 7:00 p.m. Depffty City Cler