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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/02/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 20, 1979 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 Chamber, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Director of Building and Housing Grady The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde foliowed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of February 13, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None. 3. ORAL COM~JNICATIONS Clarence Knight Mr. Knight questioned the possibility of using Community 117 Jefferson Avenue Block Grant Funds to improve Kearney Street, east of Third Chula Vista Avenue. One third of the street is 28 feet wide and two- thirds is36 feet wide, which in essence, loses one lane. Council discussion Discussion foliowed regarding combining this street with others for a '1911 Act improvement district, and the possi- bility of including. this project in the Capital Improvement Program for the next fiscal year. City Manager Cole stated he would have a report back to the Council on this at the next meeting. Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan stated that three persons from Chula Vista 631 Carla Avenue were chosen to be delegates to the State Library Confer- Chula Vista ence in Sacramento on March 2. Heasked the Council for financial assistance in defraying the cost of the trip for the delegates (approximately $200 each). Motion to continue to It was moved by Mayor tfyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow Council Conference that this request be continued to February 22 for a report back from the City Manager. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Cox, Scott Absent: None 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Request of Town Centre ..The Town Centre Association requested that the parking Association for regulati0n officer work exclusively in the par~ing.:diStrict services of parking area during the Third Avenue imprbvement and construction regulation officer period, inasmuch as a number of parking spaces will be temporarily out of order and therewillbe a problemlWith parking. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded.byCouncilman staff Gillow and unanimously carried that the request be referred to staff. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -2- February 20, 19'79 b. Request of Chula Vista The Jaycees requested a waiver of the fees for their Jaytees for waiver of carnival to be held on March 1S, 16 and 17 On the site fees for carnival of the South Bay Regional Center. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the reqUest. be approVed subject to staff conditions. 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 In his written report, Biteclot of Community Development Desrochers listed the projects under consideration. Continuing projects are: 1. Senior Citizens Service Center 2. Local Development Corporation New projects added to the BlOck Grant program and subject to environmental review are: 1. Vista Square Neighborhood M~lti-year Program 2. Mueller School Neighborhood Multi-year Program 3. Feestot School Neighborhood Multi-year Program 4. Third Avenue and Parkway Storm Drain S. Senior Citizens Building Rehabilitation 6. Garret/Landis Alley Improvement 7. Madrona/Land~s Se~er Relocation Public hearing closed There being no comments either for or against~ the hearing was declared closed. Request for Continuance City-Manager Cole recommended that the items under the Community Block Grant hearing be continued t0 the Council Conference o'F February 22, 1979 in order to accommodate potential revisions to the.program c~used by actions on Item 15 (accepting bids and awarding contract for Third' Avenue 'Street improvements - "E'~ to "F" Streets). Sa. RESOLUTION It Was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott' FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT and unanimously carried that Resolutions 5a, Sb .and 5c be ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE continued to the meeting of February 22, 1979. TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS 5b. RESOLUTION This ydar's application contains a three-year Community APpROVING THE SUBMISSION DevelopmeBt and Housing Plan Summary which deta'ils the OF AN APPLICATION TO THE City's n'eeds and strategies relating to housing and Commun- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ity development, and an Annual Community DeVelopment URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR :Program, which detaiIs those projects for which funding COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT during 1979-80 will be provided. BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR (Continued to FebrUary 22, 1979.) TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME 5~. .RESOLUTION As part of the 1979-80 Block Grant app. lication, staff is PLEDGING HOUSING AND GeM- recommending the submittal of a 8ection t0~:rLoan, Guarantee MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK. amounting to $1 miltion which would be used to acquire CRANT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS sites and install public improvements forthe provision FOR USE IN REPAYMENT OF of housing for low and moderate income persons. The loan SECTION 108.LOAN GUAPJ~NTEE would be repaid with Block Grant funds overa six-gear period. (Continued to February 22, 1979.) Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- February 20, 1979 Request for summaries Councilman Gillow asked the staff to give the Council a brief summary of the Sections of the Community Block Grant referred to in the staff report. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE opened the public hearing. SUBDIVISION MAp FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-09, VISTA Director of Planning Peterson explained that the hearing TOWERS has been continued a number of times to allow the applicant time to explore a satisfactory method of provi,ding storage areas which would conform to the ordinance requirements (256 cubic feet of enclosed storage for each unit). The applicant proposes to provide this within the carports, in an area just north of the carports and in the vicinity of the elevator/lobby area. The 39 units require a total of 9,984 cubic feet of storage and the combined storage as proposed is 10,352 cubi~ feet'which gives each unit a minimum of 256 cubic feet. Mr. Peterson noted the 60 parking spaces which meet the Code requirements; the landscaping proposed; and the conditions of approval. Planning Commission On November 8, 1978 .the Planning Commission recommended reconmlendation denial of the map based on the finding that the development has not complied with present density regulations and has not provided sufficient information to determine whether the project meets the development standards for condo- miniums. Staff recommendation Mr. Peterson added that the staff is recommending approval of the map based on the number of conditions outlined in their report. Council discussion Discussion followed during which the Council questioned the Director of Planning as to the acceptability of the subdivision if it was not a conversion; the density; allowable units under the existing R-3 regulations; open space; the "shoe-horning" in of the storage spaces; conversion policy approved by the Council; giving the staff more definite guidelines in working with the developers. Dick Kau Mr. Kau said heris representing the owner. He explained 4203 Acacia Avenue how the storage area requirements were met sta~ing that to Bonita meet this condition, it will cost approximately $3~000 more per unit. Mr. Kau added that the d~eveloper is just trying to provide some affordable housing ~in Chula'Vista. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Further discussion Further discussion followed regarding the applicant's ability to meet the condominiumconversion policy. 6a. RESOLUTION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Mayor APPROVING TENTATIVE Hyde that the subdivision be denied. SUBDIVISION MAP F0R CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-09, VISTA TOWERS Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilmen Cpx, Gillow Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -4- FebrUary 20, 1979 ~ity Attorney's opinion Attorney Lindb~rg stated that the ordinance defines the requirements for a condominium conversion. At thi~.point,. to insist that the open space and density be required which were not required either for a condominium project if it were developed at the time. the apartment project w~sbuilt or for apartments at the time that projec~:.was built is simply an evasion of the ordinance which the Council adopted. Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl modify OrdinanCe that the.staff initiate the necessary steps to modify the zoning ordinance to prescribe that on apartment to condo- minium conversions that one of the factors under considera- tion will be that the condominium must comply with the zoning that isin existence for the properties involved and~ that the staff consider appropriate language'with r~gard to open space as a consideration in the condominium complexes. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott felt the motion placed too much burden on the staff and that this project was not made originally to be converted. Councilman Cox agreed adding that the density was there at the time the apartments were constructed. Motion failed Motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl NOES: COuncilmen Gillow, Scott~ Cox Absent: None Motion for staff study It was moved by Mayor Hyde and secondedby Councilmah'~Gitlow that the Staff lOQk into the appropriateness of modifying the zoning ordinance to provide for clarification of density and Open space requirements with regard to apartment/condo- miBium conversions and report tothe Council. Discussion of MotiQn In answer to the Council's query, Director of Planning"' Peterson said the staff study would probably only include percentages and that the densSty should .not exceed that in the existing zone. He added that he doesn't see a need to review and change the ordinance. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion;CouncilmanGillow agreed to the second. 7. PUBLIC HEARING '- This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CITY'S INTENTION TO opened the public hearing. . VACATE PORTIONS OF CENTER STREET, LANDIS City Engineer LippittsUbmitted a plat of:~he area eXplain- AVENUE AND MADRONA ing that the Chula Vista RedevelOpment'Agency requested the STREET vacation of portions of Center, Madrona and Landi~ WiShin the Town Centre I Focus Area for the following reasons: 1. These streets are classified as residential streets and are closed for vacation in accordance with the adopted Master Plan for the development of TOwn Centre I Focus Area. 2. All property adjacent to the streets to be vacated is under the control of either the Redevelopment Agency or the prospective developer. Engineering recommendation Mr. Lippitt referred t9 his Written report noting the ditions in traffic circulation patterns which wilt~esUlt~ He added that the EnEineering staff finds that there will no longer be a need for those portions of the streets for public street pprposes and recommends. approval of the vacation. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- February 20, ~979 Planning Commission The Planning Commission recommended approval of th~ Recommendation vacation and ~he staff concurred. Mr. Ferreira's objection In answer to Council's question, City Attorney Lindberg explained that insofar as the procedural aspeqt of~th'e street closing, Mr. Frank Ferreira haswithdrawnlhiS objections; however, he still reserves his ~ight to object and raise issues for compensation forthe under- lying fee. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for Or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to bring back It was moved by Councilman CoX, secqnded by Mayor Hyde resolution and unanimously carried that staff be'directed robring back a resolution approving the st, reet vacations. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman (Items 8-12c) Gillow and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted with the exception of Item No. 9. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9496 Chula Vista Electric completed the gymnasium lighting in WAIVING THE LIQUIDATED accordance with the contract except that the length of DAMAGES FOR ~HE FAILURE time was longer than the. 45 consecutive calendar days as ON CHULA VISTA ELECTRIC specif.ied. The Company agreed to pay the City $50 a day COMPANY TO COMPLETE THE for each day beyond the prescribed time to complete the GYMNASIUM LIGHTING IN work. On August 10, 1978 the Company placed an order with THE TIME PRESCRIBED AND General Electric Supply Company for specified Holophane RATIFYING THE ACEEPTANCE fixtures. The shipment, however, was not completed until OF THE WORK ON DECEMBER 4, October 17, 1978 and no work could be done on the gymna- 1978 BY THE DIRECTOR OF slum until that ~ime. The Engineering staff, therefore, BUILDING AND HOUSING recommended approval of the 4S day extension of time (to December 7, 1978) due to the shipment delay. 9. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSENT AND SUB- Removed from Consent Calendar ORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, OPEN SPACE LOT "A" OF PARCEL MAP 7650AND' AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ' 10. RES.OLUTIONNO. 9497 . The contract with Huntmix, Inc. for resurfacing "H" Street GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF between I-S and Third Avenue.waSte be completed by CONTRACT TIME FOR "H" February 7, 1979. BecauSe of rains, the cOntraCt was STREET RBSURFACING I-S FREE- extended to FebrUary 23; however, due to more inclement WAY TO THIRD AVENUE FAU weather~ the contractor is asking for a further extension PROJECT MS162(1) to March S, 1979. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9498 Several extensions have been granted due to unuSUal rains. GRANTING A 22 DAY which prevented the contractor from performing:wo~k on the EXTENSION OF TIME TO irrigation system. Robert G. Fisher Company is requesting COMPLETE THE CIVIC CENTER an additional 22 day extension (to March 8) to complete ' RENOVATION PROJECT the irrigation and landscaping. 129. RESOLUTION N0. 9499 The final map has bee~ checked by theEngin~eringDivision. APPROVING MAP OF CASA DEL and found to be in conformity with ~he tentative map REY SUBDIVISION approved by Resolution 9007. The map includesth6 dedica- tion of a number of streets including'aportion of East "J" and Telegraph Canyon Road. The required rights-of-way, easements and slope rights for offsite street {mprovements have been secured by the developer. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- February 20, 1979 12b. RESOLUTION NO. 9500 The developer has paid all fees and submitted the required APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN bonds and documents. The agreement and bonds in the amount THE CITY AND PARDEE of $976,000 guarantee the installation of the'public CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO improvements within this subdivision.' PARTICIPATE IN A REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT FOR TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD 12c. RESOLUTION NO. 9501 The one-foot control lots are required to control access ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO and adjacent development. CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM PARDEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ONE FOOT CONTROL LOTS H, I, J, K, L AND M OF CASA DEL REY (End of Consent Calendar) Payment of $75,000 fee In answer to the Mayor's question, the City Manager stated that the $75,000 for the park land was paid. He is meeting now with the Director of Parks and Recreation and will have a recommendation to the Council in two or three weeks on the expenditure of this fund. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9502 One of the conditions of Tentative Parcel Map No. 6-77'is APPROVING CONSENT AND SUB- for the subdivider to construct full street improvements ORDINATION AGREEMENT on Otay Lakes Road adjacent to the property covered by the BETWEEN THE CITY AND SAN map. In order to construct the improvements, it is DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC necessary that the existing power poles for a t~ansmission COMPANY, OPEN SPACE LOT"A" line be relocated into Open Space Lot "A"'of the parcel OF PARCEL MAP 7650 map. On July 28, 1978, Council rejected an offer for AND AUTHORIZING THE ~YOR Open Space Lot "A". SDG&E has obtained a 20-foot easemeRt TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT through Lot "A" for the new alignment! of the transmission line. Before installing the line, SDG&E wishes to be assured that its rights are not subject to unilateral action by the Council. Exemption from undergrounding Councilman Scott asked for clarification of the fact that requirement this segment of transmission line is exempt from under- grounding requirements in accordance with Section 15.32.020 of the City Code. City Engineer Lippitt explained the Code provision stating . the line is exempt if it has less than 1500 feet of frontage. The staff is presently preparing a report on this for Council consideration. Resolution offered Offered by 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, Gitlow Noes: NOne Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9503 Existing Memoranda of Understanding with the City's police ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF and fire fighters associations include a commitment to COATES, HERFURTH AND perform a study on the cOst of the PERS 2% a~ 50 Safety ENGLAND FOR ACTUARIAL Member Retirement Plan. Staff proposed that a consulting EVALUATION AND APPROPRIA- actuary perform this study and sent out Request for Pro- TING FUNDS THEREFOR posals to seven firms. After reviewing the proposals, staff recommended the contract be .given to Coates, Herfurth and England in the amount of $4,050. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading oftheltext was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted bythe following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- February 20, 1979 14. R~SOLUTION NO. 9504 On November 7, 1978, a proposition Was placed on ~he ballot PROVIDING FOR THE providing for the publication or posting of a Summary of an SPECIAL APPROPRIATION . ,ordinance rather than its full text. The. cost of placing OF FUNDS FORTHE SPE- this proposition on the ballot is $1,949.71. CIAL ELECTION HELD IN CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the f0:l~. lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, SCOtt, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 1S. P~SOLUTION NO. 9505 Director of Community Development Dearochers submitted a ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARD- written report explaining how the project is proposed for ING CONTRACT FOR THIRD funding: $325,000 out of Special Capital Outlay and an AVENUE STREET IMPROVe- additional $201,000 out of Revenue Sharing Funds. Bids were MENTS - PHASE I- "E" TO received on January 25 with the low bid submitted by T. B. "F" STREET' AND APPROPRIAT- Penick & Sons, Inc. for a total of $690,714.01~ The staff ING FUNDS and consultant, Phillips-Reynolds & Associates, have reviewed the bid and recoramena acceptance. MEc. Dearochers detailed the following alternates which the City may consider: 1. Fund the entire project now. Total cost is $758,532 .(~ontingenCies and utility relocati6n costs included) which means an additional $.255,957 required. The Project .Area Committee recommends this alternate."' 2. Fund a portioh bf the !project now and ~omplete the project with Block Grant funds in FY 79-80. Staff is recommending this alteimate, 'The additional ,funds required would be $105,239. 3. Reject bids and redosign the project to reduce costs~ · C6nsUl~ing fee Mr. Dearochers reported that .th~consUitant~ Phiilips~ReynotdS .... ~ A~Ocia~s, ~as contracted to prepare ~he engineerlng'~pl'ans I~' arid' specifications fO~ the "Town Cen~re Sidewalk and Alley Improvements." The projedt was ~xpan~ed due to roevaluations during the design phase and cont.inhous. reviews by the Projec~ · i Area Committee 'and the .Design~ Review Board. The consultant has S'ubmitted his fee for a total of $71,281.82. Staff recommendation Staff recommended that the consultant be CompenSated $28,281,82 and that 25% Of this be withheld until the alley plans a~ completed to the satisfaction of the~City Engineer as additional work is requir, ed before the plans cal~ So out to bid. City Manager's recommendation City Manager Cole recommended that this item be continued tO the Couficil Conference scheduled for February 22, 1979. Mayor H)rde noted that the i~em ta~es a 4/STN'S vote! fo~; ap- proval and that Councilman Egdahl will not be present at the February 22 meeting. , Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, and seconded by,Cou~iim~n · ' Gillow that the resolution be app~oved accepting Alternate No. 1, except that the City-would do the stree~ furniture ~;~i: by itself. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- February 20, 1979 Funding for motion Mayor Hyde noted that this Alternate calls for a loan from the Residential Construction Tax fund to be ~epaid possibly from a tax allocation fund, assuming that legislation now carried by Assemblyman Deddeh passes, If the legislation does not pass, tile City will have to look for ether funding. Use of Block Grant funds Councilman Scott indicated that Block Grant funds should be used for this purpose. Motion modified Councilman Egdahl modified his motion to pro~ide for repay- ment of the loan from either tax allocation bonds or from Community Block Grant funds. Councilman Gillow agreed to the second. Mr. Desrochers explained that the project is eligible for the funds; however, regardless on how the project is funded, money would have to be borrowed from the Residential Construction Tax fund until July when approval is given to the Block Grant program. Mr. Desrochers added that if the project is done with Block Grant monies now, the project will have to go to bid first. Amendment withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew that portion of th~ motion relating to the use of the Community Block Grant fundS. Councilman Gillow agreed as the second. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl with the provision that the street furniture be purchased and installed by sta,ff, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, Discussion of motion Discussion followed regarding the purchase and installation of the street furniture; the use of Block Grant fund's fQr this purchase; the savings that may be realized; the purchase of the ornamental street lights and the time element involved. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Community Development Coordinator Doug B, oyd explained that it would be possible to purchase the street furniture from the Block Grant funds. It is the staff's intent to rebid these items and award the contract sometime in July. Councilman Egdahl said he would be ~illing toincludeZ this in his :motion if it did'not delay the p~oject. · Recess ' ' A recess was called at 8:45 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:SS p.m. Substitute motion' It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that this matter. be continued .until ThUrsday, February 22 at the Council Conference at which time the Council will 're- consider the options available regarding the financing of this. Discussion of motion City Manager Cole declared that the decision on the Block Grant program must be made on Thursday so that it can be sub- mitted the following week. Councilman Scott said he was just looking for a short staff! report stating there was no need for continuing this item. Substitute motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion;-Councilman Gillow agreed to the second. Clarification of motion Councilman Egdahl stated his offer ~f the resolut'ion 'appro~ed Alternate No. 1, but excluded the street furniture. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p;m. -9- Fehruary 20,..1979 City Manager Cole declared that the whole dontract'muSt be awarded and then, at a later time, by a change order; the street furniture can ~e deleted. Motion amended Councilman Egdahl amended his offer of the resolutio~ to ~e- lete the provision relating to the street furniture. Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, - to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde~ Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Motion for staff report It was moved by COuncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the staff have a brief report on Thursday's meeting (February 22) regarding the feasibility of pulling these items out and financing it by the Block Grant funds. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9S06 On February 6, 1979, the Council granted the variance. to re- APPROVING 8 UNITS INSTEAD duce the setbacks from the required 50' onDel Mar and 25' on OF 6 AT 256 "I" STREET "I" Street to 1S' for both streets for single story units IN CONNECTION WITH and 25' for two story units. As a condition of approval, VARIANCE FOR REDUCTION Council limited the density to 6 units. On February 13, 1979, OF SETBACKS Council reconsidered this.item and increased the units' from 6 to 8, 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 Gitlow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 17. ORDINANCE 1857 The duties of the Commission have been expanded relating to A~NDING SECTIONS OF THE senior citizens, disabled/handicapped persons and housing CITY CODE RELATING TO for low and moderate income groups. THE' DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting CO~4ISSION - SECOND of February 13, 1979. R~ADING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be reading and adopted placed on second reading andadopted, 'and.that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried bythe follqwing vo{e, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, GitloW Noes: None Absent: None 18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (None) REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. REPORT ON PARKWAY D{rector of ParKs ~ Recreation-Hall reported that the con- CO~fu[NITY CENTER AND struction contract for the Community Center can be ~ady REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZA- for COuncil approval as early as April 24, 1979 a~pending TION TO DEMOLISHYOLrrH on the extent of revisions and approval of t~e workiag CENTER BUILDING drawings. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- Febrdary 20, 1979 Mr, Frank Silvas has agreed to demolish the Youth Center for a cost of $850 provided he can start work this week while: his crews and equipment are st.ill on-site in the Third Avedue redevelopment area - the removal will take approximately 60 days. Jobs for Youth In answer to the Council's questions,.Senior Administrative Analyst Aubrey Kesterson explained that the office for Jobs for Youth will be moved to the annex in the present location of the Personnel Department. This will be temporaryuntll such time as the Community Center is built. Authorization to proceed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and authorization be given to demolish the Youth Center. Motion for staff direction It was movedby Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that staff be directed to look into the Jobs for Youth office and report back to the COuncil as to where they plan to put it and that they make every effort to find a location which will be suitable until they (Jobs for Youth) move into the brand new Center. 20. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION Director of Public Works Robens submitted a detailed report OF CONSTRUCTION ON EAST noting that: "H" STREET 1. Gersten Company may not develop the E1 Ranch0 del Rey area until the 450 acres at the west end are developed. 2. There is little pressure for the developer to ~onstruct East "H" Street at this time - acreage is available east of their subdivision and east of Otay Lakes Road which can be developed. 3. .Developer is looking for hfgherdensities before future d~veiopme~ts. 4. Assessment district and reimbursement district proceed- ings are available. D~rector's recommendation Mr. Robens concluded in his report that the construction of East "H" Street "is not needed now" but will be needed some~ time in the future depending upon deVelopmentS in the area. Staff recommended that the matterbe set for a future:CoUn- cil Conference. Motion for ~continuance It was moved by Counciim~n Egdahl, geconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be set for Council conference on March MAYOR'S R~P0RT CPO MEETING Mayor Hyde announced that the CP0 iS having a General Assembly meeting in the Hawaii' Room of the Hilt.on Inn on February26, 1979 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30. p,m.. He urged all of the Council- men toattend if possible. Flood conditions In answer to the Mayor's query, City Manager Cole explained the flood damage occurring at the golf course an~ certain sections of the City. A complete report will be given to the Council next week. Bntrance at Post Office Mayor Hyde complimen'ted the Staff on the remodeling of the entrance to the post office drop boxes. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -11- February 20, 1979 March 6 meeting cancelled ~t was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the meeting 9f March 6,1979 be cancelled due to the fact that all of the Cnuncil~en Will be attending the Conference in Washington, D.C. R~signation of Sam Houston Mayor Hyde stated he received a letter from Sam Houston re- signing from the Human Relations Commission, effective immediately. ResignatiOn accepted It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Houston thanking him for his services on this commission. Key pins Mayor Hyde co~nented that the City is out of key tie tacks and asked the Council's opinion of budgeting for this item.. Motion for Mayor's decision It Was moved by Councilmap Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the Mayor's office decide what is appropriate. COUNCIL C0~4ENTS process in approving Councilman Cox referred to the item at the last meeting at one-lot subdivisions which the CoUncil approved a one-lOt subdivision at Del Mar and "O'? Street. It had gone through the Town Centre Design Review Board, the Planning Commission and then the Council. Motion for modification It Was moved by Councilman Cox/and seconded by Councilman Scott that staff prepare Isuch an ordinance - allowing the Planning Commission to have final authority on one-lot subdivisions for condominium developments. This ordinance to be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Discussion of motion Mayor Hyde questioned when the Booz-Allen ~eport was:comfng back to the Council with the staff's recommendation. Th~ motion was one of tke recommendations in the report. City Manager Cole said he could have this report to the Council on March 13. Motion withdrawn Councilman Cox withdrew his motion; Councilman Scott agreed to the second. Undergrounding policy Councilman Egdahl referred to the action taken by the Coun- cil this evening regarding the uRde~gr0unding of lines at Telegraph Canyon Road noting the COde requirements for exempting undergrounding if it is less than 1500 feet frgntage. Councilman Egdahl added that if enough parcels~ along the roadway amountedlto less than 1S00 feet, the City would finditself in the position of:either not having under- .Erounding or paying. the entire cost itself. Councilman Scott Commented' that the staff was directed to prepare a report on this. Motion to defer exemptions It was moved by C~uncilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that any exemptions under the. ~resent ordinance be deferred until a report is received from the staff. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- February 20, 1979 Awards and Boards and Mayor Hyde commented that the last two banquets had such a Commissions' Banquet large attendance that it was difficult for the San :Dieao Country Club to handle. He asked th? Council's feeling on separating the two holding two separate banquets: one for the Award recipients and one forlthe ~o~ras and Com- missions. The Council indicated they would llke to have. time to think about this. Mayor Hyde said he would bring it up again for discussion at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:25'p.m. to'the meet-! ing scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 1979 at 4:00 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, February 20, 1979 Public Services Building The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the fm~xn~ 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following: Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Eqdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. until February 22, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the~/Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue? Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE M, FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meeting of February 20, 1979 STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUP~NMENT OF MEETI~IG CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say : That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista; That the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on TUesday, February 20, 1979 and said meeting was adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Wednesday, February 21 at the hour of 9:15 am I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said me~ting of February 20, 1979 was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of JANE A. DIEDRICHS