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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/01/17 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held January 17, 1978 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Hyde~ Hobel~ Cox~ Scott~ Egdahl Absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting until January 19, 1978 (Jt mtg with School Dist) Norman Park Center, Fourth at 4:00 p.m. in the~mm~d~x~m~b~x~8~k~f~~xxf~d~x~l~xx~c7~~ Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this ~ a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the meeting of January 17~ 1978 /~/OEHNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, Ci~'y Clerk City of Chula Vista, California , ~.,,, ~ J~uary ,17, 1978 January 19, 1978 8:30 am ,:}~' ~ ·;~! ,~:. ~ ~.c!'! ~ ~,.~.~n:~ ~.~- ~ J~nuar~ ......... 17~ 1978 MINUTES OF A REGUL~hR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. January 17, 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 Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Building & Housing Grady, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone 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 Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of January 10, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Hyde gave his State of the City Message in which he MESSAGE - MAYOR HYDE highlighted the Bayfront project, Town Center Project, South County Regional Center, E1 Rancho del Rey plan, re- development and growth management, human care services and regional problems. The Mayor predicted that 1978 would be a year of challenge and change for this City's government in which all elements of the community society will work together in greater harmony to make the city an even better place to live and work. Recess A ten minute recess was called to give the television cameramen time to take down their equipment. ORAL COb~UNICATIONS James J. Boyd Mr, Boyd said he lives in the new Robinhood Point Subdivi- 1678 Pelican Point sion and is representing their Homeowners Association. Chula Vista Their problem is the Darling Delaware Company or the grease rendering company on Main Street which is making ~ · their living conditions unpalatable. The "stench from the plant is causing nausea." Mr. Boyd said he talked to the people here in Chula Vista and was told to go to the County. At the County, he was told to take this concern back to Chula Vista. Mayor Hyde asked Mr. Boyd to state his problem and request in writing and send it to his office. He will direct it to the City Manager and the City Attorney and try to assist Mr. Boyd with this problem. City Council Meeting -2- January 17, 1978 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL Funds were appropriated for the Miss Chula Vista contest in ALLOCATION TO FUND Fiscal Year 1973/74, but inadvertently were not encumbered THE 1978 MISS CHULA and were returned to the unappropriated General Fund Reserve VISTA CONTEST in June 1974. In August 1974 funds were expended from the 1974/75 budget to cover expenses incurred in the 1973/74 fiscal year. Each year since, the Chula Vista Jaycees have been paid in arrears for the contest and they have requested that an additional appropriation of $500 be made at this time to fund the 1978 Miss Chula Vista contest so they can be reimbursed for expenses the same fiscal year in which they are incurred. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8971 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the test was PROVIDING FOR THE waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the SPECIAL APPROPRIATION following vote, to-wit: OF FUNDS FOR THE 1978 MISS CHULA VISTA AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl CONTEST Noes: None Absent: None c. REQUEST FOR In a letter dated January 5, 1978 Mr. John M. Fall, Adminis- WAIVER OF FEES trator, noted that Fredericka Manor has filed for reorgani- zation under the Federal Bankruptcy Act and is under the supervision of a court appointed Trustee, Mr. Richard E. Matthews. Mr. Fall requested that the City waive the $162.50 business license renewal fee for Fredericka until such time as the Trustee has approval of the Plan of Reorganization by the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that approval be granted for a deferral of the fees until such time as the Trustee has approval of the Plan of Reorganization by the Federal Bankruptcy Court. PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST opened the public hearing. FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Charles A. McMillan, dba Mack's Hack, applied for a certifi- TO OPERATE A TAXICAB IN cate of convenience and necessity to operate a taxicab in THE CITY (Continued from the City. The public hoaring scheduled for January 3, 1978 January 3, 1978) was continued until this meeting to provide the Chief of Police an opportunity to conduct an investigation and sub- mit his report as required by the City Code. Charles McMillan Mr. McMillan said he has a certificate of convenience and 619 Melrose Avenue necessity to operate in the City of San Diego. His one- Chula Vista vehicle cab operates 24 hours a day and has radio dis- patching. John Lee Mr. Lee explained that Diamond Cab has six vehicles opera- General Manager ting in the City and Yellow Cab has five. Customers in Diamond Cab Company Chula Vista wait an average of eight minutes for a cab, 784 Ash Street which he stated was excellent by any standard; therefore, Chula Vista as far as convenience goes, there is no need for additional cabs in the City. Jessie Moore Mrs. Moore remarked that she has operated the cab company Owner for a number of years in this City and has never received Diamond Cab Company any complaints - that, in fact, her company has received 784 Ash Street compliments from the customers for providing good service. Chula Vista City Council Meeting -3- January 17, 1978 Council discussion Councilman Egdahl questioned the operation of the Taxi Cooperative of which Mr. McMillan is a member. Councilman Scott noted that the staff report submitted to the Council was one based on interviews with Diamond and Yellow Cab Company - the potential competition. He suggested a study by the staff on the response time and the number of taxis which should be permitted to operate in the City. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to grant permit It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott for one year and unanimously carried that approval be given to grant the certificate of convenience and necessity - a conditional permit for a period of one year - at which time it is to be brought back for re-evaluation based upon the service that has been provided and the demonstrated need in the community. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman (Items S through 9) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. S. RESOLUTION NO. 8972 - Trial traffic regulations have been in effect for eight ESTABLISHING NO PARKING months as follows: Parking prohibited at all times on ZONES ON MELROSE AVENUE certain streets - (1) Melrose Avenue beginning at the south AND NAPLES STREET end of driveway at 1591 and ending at a point 60 feet south of driveway on the east side; (2) Naples Street beginning at the east end of westerly driveway to service station on the corner of Naples Street/Hilltop Drive and ending at the west end of easterly driveway to service station on the north side of the street. The Safety Commission and staff recommended that these traffic regulations be made permanent. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8973 - On December 22, 1977 Delta Consultants, on behalf of their DECLARING THE CITY'S clients, Rancho Rios Developers-Odmark Company, filed an INTENTION TO CONDUCT application requesting a waiver of the requirements to A PUBLIC HEARING TO underground the existing overhead utilities along Otay CONSIDER THE DEFERRAL Valley Road adjacent to the subdivision boundary of Rancho OF UNDERGROUNDING Rios Unit #4 and #5 Subdivisions. EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES ALONG OTAY The Subdivision Improvement Agreement requires the existing VALLEY ROAD ADJACENT overhead facilities to be undergrounded in conjunction with TO RANCHO RIOS UNIT #4 the County's widening of Otay Valley Road. The County's AND #5 SUBDIVISION contractor began work on this project in June 1977 and SDG&E Company is expected to commence on the undergrounding of overhead facilities within the Main Street/Otay Valley Road Undergrounding District in the near future. Staff recommended that the required public hearing be held at 7:00 p.m. on February 7, 1978. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8974 - A trial traffic regulation has been in effect for eight AMENDING SCHEDULE III months prohibiting parking at all times on both sides of OF THE TRAFFIC CODE Fourth Avenue between Roosevelt Avenue and "H" Street. TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON FOURTH The staff and the Safety Commission recommend that the AVENUE BETWEEN ROOSEVELT trial traffic regulation be made permanent. AND "H" STREET City Council Meeting -4- January 17, 1978 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8975 - One of the conditions for the approval of Tentative Parcel ACCEPTING GRANT OF Map No. 7-77 was for the owners to grant the necessary EASEMENT FROM EUGENE easement for drainage purposes over the reinforced concrete C. GLAD FOR DRAINAGE box culvert along Parkway and along the westerly property PURPOSES line from Parkway to "G" Street. On December 28, 1977 Eugene C. Glad of E. C. Glad Properties granted the required easement to the City. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8976 - On October 31, 1972 the City entered into an agreement with RELEASING LIEN FOR Dr. Joseph N. Fields to guarantee the construction of alley 272 CHURCH - DR. JOSEPH improvements required in conjunction with a building permit N. FIELDS for 272 Church Avenue andalien for $1,650 was accepted by the City as security. Dr. Fields is in the process of selling the property and has posted a $1,650 cash bond deposit to replace the lien. He is requesting that the lien be released and the cash bond deposit be accepted as alternate security. Council discussion Councilman Egdahl asked whether an inflationary factor could be written into these agreements in the future - that they be increased annually by the national inflationary rate. City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Council could in- corporate a certain percentage increase in the agreements; however, it would be difficult to make an adjustment in the matter of cash deposits and bonds. Director of Public Works Robens explained that the liens are used as a matter of implementing the 1911 Block Act to in- sure guarantee of the improvements. In the past six years, no liens have been called on any of the properties. Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Mayor Hyde that the staff be directed to study and advise the Council as to appropriate means of guaranteeing the City's improvement assurances (liens). Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel indicated that another staff study was not appropriate; Councilman Scott questioned the time element for the study. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Scott Absent: None (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS PJqD ORDINANCE, FIRST READING 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8977 - By minute action on October 12, 1976 and November 9, 1976 REMOVING ALL RESTRICTIONS the City Council imposed a restriction upon issuance of ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING occupancy permits in a major portion of the Castle Park OCCUPANCY IN THE CASTLE area because of inadequate capacity in downstream sewers. PARK AREA OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Staff recommended that this restriction be removed as the City has completed construction of a relief facility within the City's jurisdiction, and the County project for relief facilities has commenced under a Public Works Employment Act grant which is expected to be completed in early February, 1978. City Council Meeting -5- January 17, 1978 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, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8978 - The City Council allocated the sum of $28,000 in the 1977-78 APPROVING AGREEMENT budget for the purpose of promoting tourism within the City BETWEEN THE CITY OF and appointed a Mayor's Advisory Committee. The Committee CHULA VISTA AND THE recommended that the entire $25,000 be made available to CHULA VISTA VISITORS the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau, subject to AND CONVENTION BUREAU, monitoring of programs and expenditures by the Committee. INCORPORATED IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF The agreement provides for quarterly payments in arrears, CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED and an annual audited financial report. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 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, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8979 - The alley behind the Chula Vista Service Club (Lions Club) ACCEPTING REPORT AND at Fourth Avenue and Mankato Street ha5 been a continuing APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF maintenance problem. In a report, staff proposed an in- FUNDS FOR A DRAINAGE expensive solution to the problem whereby City forces will SYSTEM BETWEEN THE ALLEY install used pipe (salvaged from other City projects) in AND FOURTH AVENUE NORTH a new easement dedicated to the City by the Chula Vista OF MANKATO STREET; Service Club. ACCEPTING DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM CHULA VISTA SERVICE CLUB CENTER, INC. AND ORDERING THE WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES Council discussion Council discussion centered around the City forces going on private properties to solve these problems; the unique- ness of this particular situation; responsibility of the private property owners and the City's legal ramifications. 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, Hyde, Scott, Hobel Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8980 - Bids were received on December 28, 1977 for one self- ACCEPTING BIDS AND propelled line marking machine for use in street striping AWARDING CONTRACT operations. The low bid was submitted (on a gasoline unit FOR LINE MARKING only) by M-B Company, but the unit did not meet the required MACHINE specifications and was not acceptable. The second low bid on the gasoline unit and the low bid on the diesel unit was submitted by Idaho-Norland Corporation. After evaluation of performance, economy and durability, staff recommended that the contract be awarded to Idaho- Norland Corporation for the Model INHU-D diesel operated line marking machine at $57,820.00, plus $3,469.20 sales tax, for a total of $61,289.20. City Council Meeting -6- January 17, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous Densent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Nobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8981 - Bids were received on December 21, 1977 for the following ACCEPTING BIDS AND automotive equipment: AWARDING CONTRACT FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES ITEM DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT 1 One compact pick up truck Public Works 2 One 1/2 ton pick up truck Parks & Rec. 3 One 3/4 ton pick up truck Public Works 4 One 3/4 ton cab & chassis w/utility body Public Works S One van truck Public Works Bids were received from four companies with Fuller Ford submitting the low bid on Item 1 for $3,756.98 and Item 5 for $7,565.58; Courtesy Chevrolet submitted the low bid on Item 2 for $4,330.00, Item 3 for $5,100.00 and Item 4 for $5,920.00 Staff recommended that bids be accepted and contracts awarded to Fuller Ford for Items 1 and 5 and to Courtesy Chevrolet for Items 2, 3 and 4. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 8982 - At the adjourned regular meeting held January 12, 1978 the SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCT- City Council considered the arguments pro and con for the ION OF THE SUNDESERT construction of the Sundesert Nuclear Power Plant. Based on NUCLEAR POWER PLANT BY information presented, the Council asked,that the City Attorney SAN DIEGO GAS AND prepare a resolution for their action in support of the ELECTRIC COMPANY San Diego Gas and Electric Company's Sundesert Nuclear Project. Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman referred to several newspaper articles which 1670 Gotham Street delineated leakage problems from various nuclear power Chula Vista plants: the Pacific Ocean (from Japan), Florida, Sacramento, Humbolt and Kentucky. Ne urged the Council to give very careful consideration to this matter before placing their endorsement on the resolution of support. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Nobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Nobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- January 17, 1978 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1785 - Acts of vandalism and violence at the "J" Street Marina ADDING A NEW CHAPTER have created an untenable policing problem and a grave 2.67 TO THE CHULA VISTA danger to the public safety. As an alternative to security MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING fencing, the Chief of Police suggested that the City adopt THE HOURS AND USE OF THE an ordinance restricting the use of the marina area in the CHULA VISTA "J" STREET evening and early morning hours, and to totally prohibit MARINA - FIRST READING use between the hours of 10:00 p.m~ and 6:00 a.m. unless AND ADOPTION persons have written authorization from the City. The City Attorney recommended that the ordinance be adopted and that the San Diego Unified Port District hold the program of security fencing in abeyance until the efficacy of the ordinance can be tested. John Ventura Mr. Ventura remarked that he frequently takes his out-of- 1420 Oleander Avenue town visitors on a tour of Chula Vista showing them the Chula Vista college area, library and other civic improvements, but will not take them to the "J" Street marina because of the problems in that area. He urged the Council to augment the ordinance to provide for full-time supervision at the Council discussion Discussion followed in which the Council questioned the penalty phrase of the ordinance, posting of signs at the marina, the cooperative of the Port District, and the suggestion of imposing a time element for a staff report on the effectiveness of the ordinance. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be first reading and adopted placed on its first reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman in six months Scott and unanimously carried that a report come back in a six month period of time apprising the Council of the productivity of the ordinance. CONTINUED MATTER 17. REPORT ON ISLAND Effective January 1, 1978 under the Municipal Organization ANNEXATIONS PERMITTED Act of 1977 (MORGA), the Local Agency Formation Commission, BY MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION after notice and hearing, may authorize the board of super- ACT OF 1977 (Continued visors to cause unincorporated territory to be annexed to from January 3, 1978) a municipality without an election, whether such territory is inhabited or not, if certain criteria are met. At the meeting of January 3, 1978 the Council considered staff's recommendation for five areas for possible annexa- tion under MORGA and requested additional information on all potential annexation areas. Request of Supervisor Mayor Hyde noted the letter received from Supervisor Hamilton Hamilton asking that the Council withhold any consideration of annexing any portions of the Montgomery area until completion of the present study being made by the Montgomery Advisory Council for annexation/incorporation (study to be completed by April 1978). Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman direction Hobel that the staff be directed to make those preparations (prepare descriptions and begin proceedings for the five potential annexations but not submit them all at one time) and begin that process, but the parcels in the area referred to by Supervisor Hamilton be the last one to be submitted, and in any event, they would not be submitted prior to the end of April of this year. City Council Meeting -8- January 17, 1978 Discussion of motion Staff answered Council's questions pertaining to their rationale in not pursuing the areas between the Chula Vista and National City; investigation of the boundaries of the Castle Park area; time element in pursuing the annexations, and submission to LAFCO. Addition to motion Councilman Egdahl added to his motion the following: that in preparation of these actions, that well in advance of them, the staff advise the property owners in the affected areas. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second and the motion plus the addition carried unanimously. Michael M. Ramsey Mr. Ramsey said he is representing Sybil Yaccerzo, principal 198 First Avenue owner of the property at "C" and Del Mar and she is interested Chula Vista in having her property annexed to Chula Vista as soon as possible. Possible conflict Councilman Egdahl commented that the church he serves owns of interest a piece of property in this parcel. City Attorney Lindberg ruled there was no conflict of interest. 18. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON HUMAN On November 22, 1977 the Human Relations Commission submitted RELATIONS CO~qlSSION their resolution recommending adoption of a "Social Policy" RECO~qENDATION TO on human care services and that the "City establish a posi- ADOPT SOCIAL POLICY tion within the administrative structure with responsibility AND EMPLOY A SOCIAL for the planning, coordination and delivery of human care PLANNER services." The recommendation and proposed policy were referred to staff. In a written report, the City Manager outlined staff's review and evaluation of the recommendations and proposed policy and in summary recommended that the Council (1) direct staff to revise Social Policy Item #4 as indicated in the staff report; (2) authorize the recruitment of a Recreation Super- visor/Human Services Coordinator and appropriate necessary funds; (3) direct that this function remain under the direc- tion and supervision of the Recreation Division pending completion of the reorganizational study; (4) direct that human care activities be carefully monitored to insure moderate and gradual increases in service; and (5) direct that a resolution be prepared incorporating the HRC's pro- posed social policies as modified. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the proposal be approved in accordance with the staff's recommendation. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott expressed his concern about the timing of hiring a full-time employee at a salary of $16,000 a year. With the pending Jarvis Bill (limiting the amount of property tax), Councilman Scott felt the City should "go slow" in this and all future programs. Margaret Helton Mrs. Helton said she chaired the Task Force which recom- 162 Mankato Street mended this program. She stated she was against the staff's Chula Vista report since it "was a complete distortion" of the intent of the Committee. It was not their recommendation to hire another recreational supervisor - their recommendation was to hire a professional social planner - the kind of person who will bring money into the community to fill needed services. City Council Meeting -9- January 17, 1978 Report clarified Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that there was a com- plete misinterpretation of his report. The following have been accomplished: (1) current City programs in the social service field have been evaluated and (2) social services from existing public and private agencies have been in- vestigated. Under consideration by the Council now is the development of a "social policy" upon which funding priori- ties could be based. Mr. Asmus added that it is the staff's judgment that no expansion of social services could occur with the hiring of this new personnel. In answer to the Council's query, Mr. Asmus explained that a CETA employee could not fill this position since the Council has determined that this will be an on-going program. County Services Councilman Egdahl declared that it is the role of the County to provide human care services and the City should be pushing the County for this. Councilman Egdahl related how the senior service center started with a CETA person hired to coordinate bicentennial activities working at this center. Now the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission is recommending the City move into the provision of human care services. He added that he does not feel this is the direc- tion the City should go and that it should be the County's responsibility to provide these services. Motion fails The motion to accept the staff's report failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Cox NOES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Absent: None Motion to contact County It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that a resolution be prepared incorporating the recom- mendations of the ad hoc committee to go from this Council to the Board of Supervisors asking for their response by way of providing that kind of service. Discussion of motion Mr. Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that the vacancy has not been filled because of the needed re- classification of the position. He remarked that the word "recreation" was misleading and that it must be understood that it relates to a people-service type operation. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel Noes: Councilmen Cox, Hyde Absent: None Motion for Conference It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the matter of the social policy be brought back for further consideration at a Council Conference to be scheduled by the City Manager. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Recess A recess was called at 9:37 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. City Council Meeting -10- January 17, 1978 18b. REPORT ON REQUEST On January 12, 1978 the Base Station Hospital Committee FOR SECOND PARAMEDIC voted to recommend to the County, via the City of Chula MOBILE INTENSIVE Vista, that a second paramedic Mobile Intensive Care Unit CARE UNIT be permitted to operate within the existing Chula Vista service area. The Committee consists of representatives from Bay General Community Hospital, Chula Vista Community Hospital, County Division of Emergency Medical Services, Bay Cities Ambulance Service, Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protec- tion District, Montgomery Fire Protection District and the City of Chula Vista. In a detailed report, City Manager Cole outlined the need for this second unit and recommended that the Council direct him to prepare an appropriate letter to the County Director of Public Health requesting permission for institution of a second paramedic MICU. Larry Wittenberg In answer to Council's question, Mr. Wittenberg explained Deputy City Manager that at the Committee meeting, the assistant administrator of the Community Hospital informed him that they were under- going an extensive State audit and they could not be present at the meeting; however, if their representative were pre- sent, his instructions would be to vote "yes" on the matter. Mr. Wittenberg added that the representative from the emer- gency medical services of the County abstained from the vote because he felt he was not properly qualified to take a stand on the matter and did not feel justified in assessing the community needs for a second unit due to the fact that the County has not established criteria for establishing or expanding paramedic services. The County has funds for training paramedics, but no funds for equipment. Mr. Steve Ballard has volunteered to provide the mobile intensive care unit and the necessary communications equipment to supply the second unit. The Bonita/Sunnyside Fire District voted against the proposal because of the location of the second unit. They felt the response time to their area was slower than the rest of the service area. Discussion followed in which Mr. Wittenberg further explained the number of persons per unit; location of the second mobile unit; responsibilities of Bay General and that of Mr. Ballard; need for a revised agreement if this proposal is approved; the procedure of operating the second unit; and the rate structure. Robert Larsen Mr. Larsen explained why they voted against the request. Assistant Executive The emergency room physicians note that in order for a Director paramedic to maintain his skills, it requires a certain Bay General Hospital level of activity. The skills can be maintained by ad- ministering certain services in the emergency room; however, they still must respond to field work and provide the service via radio under the direction of the physician. Mr. Larsen noted the number of calls - 3.7 a day - when this program went into effect; it is now at a level of 4 calls. One of these calls is a paramedic service which the physicians feel is the minimum level for a paramedic to retain his skills. When the calls average 7 or 8, then that is the time to prepare for a second unit. Steve Ballard Mr. Ballard remarked that the paramedic unit is tied up for 635 Landis Street an average of one hour per cml and statistics show that Chula Vista there is an average of one call a day that cannot be answered because the unit is engaged. He explained the types of calls the paramedics respond to and the training classes that wilt begin on February 21, which 7 people from this area will be attending. Mr. Ballard stressed the fact that the paramedics are saving lives and consideration should be based on this. City Council Meeting -11- January 17, 1978 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Scott and unanimously carried that the staff's recommenda- tion be accepted. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR At Council's direction, staff investigated the restriping INVESTIGATION OF of the crosswalk on "E" Street at Garrett Avenue. In a RESTRIPING THE CROSS- written report, Director of Public Works Robens noted that WALK ON "E" STREET the staff receives many requests for installation of cross- AT GARRETT AVENUE walks throughout the City and in an effort to develop a system of evaluation, a draft of a proposed crosswalk policy and warrant system has been presented to the Safety Com- mission for review at their meeting in January 1978. A policy should be ready for presentation to the Council in February 1978. Staff recommended that any action regarding the crosswalk on "E" Street at Garrett Avenue be delayed until a cross- walk policy and warrant system been finalized. Councilman Hobel's comments Councilman Hobel said he took exception to leaving the crosswalk at Glover because of the market at that location. He commented that there has been a crosswalk at Garrett for a number of years. It wasn't put back in after the resur- facing was done and many senior citizens have come to rely on that crosswalk. Motion for crosswalk It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the crosswalk be put in (at "E" and Garrett) and restriped. Motion for warrant system It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to go forward with a warrant system for crosswalks. 20. REPORT ON CIVIC Mr. Michael Theilacker, Landscape Architect, presented CENTER LANDSCAPING slides showing the trees and landscaping currently at the PLAN - LANDSCAPE Civic Center. He declared that his original recommendation ARCHITECT was not to remove any of the palm trees - they are to be relocated in the Civic Center complex. Ail of the palms on Memorial Way will remain, with the exception of arecently- planted palm measuring 6' - this will be relocated in the complex. On the outboard sides, evergreen pear trees will be planted. New plan accepted It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the new landscaping plan for the Civic Center area be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT "Sea Chanty" Dedication Mayor Hyde announced that the sculpture, "Sea Chanty", at the new library will be dedicated tomorrow at noon. COUNCIL COMMENTS Regional Center traffic Councilman Hobel asked for a report on the traffic circula- tion element of the new Center. Director of Public Works Roberts stated that the staff is working on a number of problems and a public hearing will be held in the Spring on the road-widening. City Council Meeting -12- January 17, 1978 Landscaping at I-5 In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Mr. Robens said he talked to two people from CALTRANS who indicated that they are putting in a number of trees in response to committee input and with what is already in the area. Mr. Robens added that he will be talking to the landscape architect and will report back to Council. Storm drainage Councilman Cox complimented the City staff on the way the problems with the recent rains have been handled. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and study re taxicabs unanimously carried that the staff be directed to re-evaluate the procedure and manner in which certificates of convenience and necessity have been granted for taxicabs in the City - report due the first of July. Vandalism report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that staff bring back a report on the vandalism program in two weeks. Landscaping at Bayfront In answer to Councilman Scott's question, Director of Parks and Recreation explained the preparation of landscaping plans for extension of the park area at the marina - the Port District will go out to bid in 10 days. Councilman Scott asked that this area be scheduled on the tour the Council will take on January 28, 1978. Drainage problems Councilman Scott questioned whether there has been any additional costs due to the heavy rains within the past few days. Director of Public Works Robens reported that the Sweetwater River was flooded over Edgemere Road and water came into Industrial Park. The City cannot do anything about this situation until such time as the flood channel is built. CALTRANS is checking a flooding condition at 1100 Industrial Park and other than that, there has been just minor problems. Request of Councilman Scott referred to the letter received from Mr. Norval Richardson Richardson in which he suggested developing Third Avenue 4541Cresta Verde Lane into an "exciting, unique and beautiful tourist attraction." Bonita Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and committees and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to the Downtown Improvement District, the staff, and the Town Centre Project Area Committee for suggestions. Erosion problem at Mayor Hyde questioned the area of Sweetwater Homes Subdivi- Hilltop and Telegraph sion located on the east side of Hilltop Drive, south side Canyon Road of Telegraph Canyon Road. At the time the drainage channel was put in, it was a requirement that the slope would be planted with some type of plant material that would hold the bank. No planting has been done and significant erosion has taken place. Director of Public Works Robens stated he would check into this. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. at Norman Park Center.