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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/04/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. April 19, 1979 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council 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: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, AsSistant City Manager Asmus, Deputy City Manager Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall 1. REPORT ON PARK ACQUISITION City Manager Cole referred to the report submitted to the AND DEVELOPMENT Council by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Cole con~nented that the recommendations in the report follow the Parks Element of the General Plan; however, he is concerned that if the report is adopted, it would mean the addition of three to five personnel to maintain the added park lands. Presentation by Director Mr. Hall referred to his written report noting that the of Parks and Recreation park system has now grown to over 300 acres of community and neighborhood parks (not including the open spaces or the golf course). Recommendations: Mr. Hall referred to the map noting the park lands recom- park Administrative mended for inclusion in Districts I, II, III, and IV. In District No. 1 District I, he explained the reasons for including the Rice and Harborside Elementary school/park sites. Werden parcel Mr. Hall noted the 14.31 acre parcel ("Werden" parcel from KOA to 1-80S) which the County will lease or sell to the City for a park site. The staff is recoramending that the City enter into a land lease agreement with the County for this parcel. Harborside site Councilman Scott questioned the Harborside site noting that four or five years ago, the Council tried to purchase this land (next to the school) for a park site. Mr. Hall remark- ed that the staff is recommending the purchase of an addi- tional five acres in this area for the improvement of spogts facilities. Fire training facility In answer to the Council's query, Mr: Hall remarked that, at one time, the Council was considering having the train- ing facility at Gregg Rogers park; however, the owner did not want to sell that property and there was some objection from the residents of that area, Fire Chief Longerbone added that there was also a strong objection from the environmentalists concerning the proposed use. Maintenance of park areas- Mr. Hall described the school's participation in maintaining the park areas adjacent to the schools. In the Mueller School/Park, the school has picked up the maintenance on the entire site -- the same will be true of the Feaster School/ Park site. Held Thursday ~ 4:00 p.m. - 2 - April 19, 1979 Park Administrative In District II, Mr. Hall discussed the potential of District No. II additional development of the SDG&E rights-of-way west of First Avenue and the easement at Palomar (adjacent to palomar Park). With the potential of the Castle Park annexation (20,000 population), the City would need 80 acres of park land to maintain its present standards; therefore, the staff is looking closely at the SDG&E ease- ments for the part of this acreage. Mr. Hall referred to the park land map noting the Neighbor- hood Park Districts 8, 9 and 16 recommending that the staff be directed to work with the County of San Diego in a joint research of the potential park and recreation sites. Park Administrative In District III, Mr. Hall recommended the purchase of two District No. III new park sites (4.25 acres each) in the E1 Rancho del Rey area. Director of Planning Peterson discussed the two proposed sites indicating they were both "view sites" (Del Centro and La Pinata SPAS). Mr. Hall suggested the staff be directed to contact the owner of this acreage and let them know that the City is interested in the sites. Owens' parcel Referring to the map, Mr. Hall noted the Owens' parcel (east boundary of driving range at ,Bonita Road going west). The staff is recommending entering into a joint powers agreement with the County for the development of a Sweetwater Sports Park. The County is willing to lease the property to the City at no cost and will participate in the development of the area up to $100,000. PAD funds ~n answer to the ,Mayor's question, Mr. Hall noted the following that ~ould be funded from PAD funds: 1. Extension of Palomar Park; 2. Purchase of the two park sites in the E1 Rancho del Rey area; 3. Sweetwater Sports Park (Owens' property); 4. Improvement of the Wetden property (S to 7 years away). Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman report Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the staff report be accepted and proceed as outlined in their recommendationsi the staff to come back at budget time with whatever budgetary requirements will be encumbered in it. 2. DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WEST City Manager Cole submitted a list of posslble uses for the OF THE GLENN RESTAURANT 3.4 acres of land west of The Glenn restaurant. The list included (1) apartments; (2) restaurant; (3) motel and restaurant; (4) commercial recreation coraplex; and (5) community center uses. Mr. Cole sta~ed that the operators of The Glenn have the right of first refusal in the develop- ment of this land. The staff has received two inquiries for the development of the total parcel. It was the City Man~ ager's recommendation that the acreage not be sold outright, but that it be leased on a tong-term basis. Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 3 - April 19, 1979 Director of Planning Mr. Peterson explained that the land is zoned Agricultural Flood Plain; therefore, any development would require a General Plan amendment and rezoning. Neither an apartment complexnor motel and restaurant proposal would be con- troversial, he added, But no development should go over two stories in height. Councilman Scott suggested the Council first get the co~ents from the operator of The Glenn restaurant since he has the first chance of refusal. Councilman Scott added that he would like to review the entire arrangement the City has with The Glenn. Mayor Hyde noted that the Council will be considering reviewing this agreement at its next Conference - April 26. Motion to bring item It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman back for consideration Cox and unanimously carried by those present that after next week (Council Conference of April 26, 1979), this item be put on that agenda and the Council consider taking action on this item, after discussion with the operators of The Glenn. (Councilman Gillow left at this time.) 3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT a. Council Tour Mr. Cole presented the Council members with a copy of the itinerary of the Council tour scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 1979, beginning at 8:00 a.m. b. League Legislative The City Manager reported that the Legislative Conference Session for Mayors and Councilmen will be held in Sacramento on May 21-23. Three members are budgeted to attend in the Council's budget. c. Cassette Tapes Mr. Cole informed the Council that he has given the City Clerk two tapes ordered at the last Legislative Conference. These are available for Council: (1) Aspects of 1979 Labor Negotiations (2) Role of Elected Officials in Local Labor Relations ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 1979 at 7:00 p.m.