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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/02/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 7, 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: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Mayor Hyde Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Acting City Librarian Mancini (In the absence of Mayor Hyde, Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel presided over the meeting.) The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of January 24 and 26, 1978 be ap- proved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Council- man Hobel abstained on the minutes of January 26, 1978 as he was absent from the meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John D. Casey Mr. Casey said he was representing approximately 1,000 1662 Point Sur Court residents of southeast Chula Vista. He presented a Chula Vista 92011 petition to the Council with 400 signatures regarding the Omar Rendering Company plant at 4826 0ray Valley Road, Chula Vista. The residents are objecting to the unpleasant odor from the plant and alleged that the Company is in violation of Section 19.66.090 of the Chula Vista zoning performance standards as well as the regulations of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. Mr. Casey, on behalf of the citizens in the area, asked the City to take appropriate action to correct the problem. Previous complaint Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel noted that there had been a pre- vious complaint concerning this plant which had been referred to staff. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman to staff Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be referred to staff with a report to come back to Council regarding the petition and the ordinance as quoted. 3. WRITTEN CON~UNICATIONS a. CLAIM AGAINST THE Mr. Marttie Briggs filed a claim in the amount of $5,000 CITY - MARTTIE S. for alleged damage through flooding to his property at BRIGGS, NATIONAL 2030 "E" Avenue, National City which he stated was caused CITY by the City filling in a drainage channel at 3066 Edgemere Road, Chula Vista. City Council Meeting -2- February 7, 1978 Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman insurance carrier Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that this claim be referred to the insurance carrier (R. L. Kautz & Company) for investigation and recommendation. b. CLAIM AGAINST THE Mr. Savala through his Attorney, Robert Shanner of San CITY - RICHARD SAVALA Diego, submitted a claim against the City in the amount SAN DIEGO of $5,000. The claim is for estimated expenses for the loss of his car and for alleged personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident occuring on December 21, 1977 at Second and Hilltop Street, Chula Vista. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman insurance carrier Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that this claim be referred to the insurance carrier (R. L. Kautz & Company) for investigation and recommendation. Attorney Frederick Hetter, San Diego, submitted a claim on c. CLAIM AGAINST THE behalf of Guadalupe Quintero in the amount of $100,000 for CITY - GUADALUPE alleged mistreatment by the Chula Vista Police Department QUINTERO, SAN YSIDRO on November 30, 1977 in connection with a possible petty theft at the J. C. Penny Company store. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman insurance carrier Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that this claim be referred to the insurance carrier (R. L. Kautz & Company) for investigation and recommendation. d. REQUEST FOR CON- The Chula Vista City School District Board of Education SULTATION WITH asked that the City not approve any new subdivisions until SCHOOL DISTRICT the District has had an opportunity to determine capacity, PRIOR TO APPROVAL current enrollment, and impact of new subdivisions in OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS relation to continuing educational programs and facilities. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this item be filed as there is a letter in the Council packets from the City Attorney explaining the situation to the School District. e. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL The Chula Vista City School District advised that the FUNDING - FOCUS PROJECT budget for 1977-78 for the FOCUS project will be short approximately $4,000 and they requested that each of the three funding agencies contribute an additional $1,350. Motion to consider It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel that this request at budget sessions not be granted at this time and that all consideration for funding of FOCUS be delayed until budget sessions. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that this be referred to staff with a report back to Council. f. REQUEST RELATIVE TO Mr. Endlich asked for a refund of $4.50 of the $9.00 LICENSING OF DOGS - license fee for a dog which has not been spayed or REFUNDS - JOSEPH neutered and which lived less than six months after the ENDLICH, CHULA VISTA license is issued. Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman explain policy of no Scott that a letter be prepared over the Mayor's signature refunds to indicate that it is not the policy of the City to refund fees in any event. City Council Meeting -3- February 7, 1978 Council discussion Councilman Egdahl expressed his concern that it would be a precedent-setting action if the Council granted this request and it would be impossible to carry out such a policy on refunds. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. g. RESIGNATION FROM Mr. Attaway submitted his resignation due to his recent SAFETY COMMISSION - election to an office which makes it impossible for him GREGORY L. ATTAWAY to attend the Safety Commission meetings. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman resignation with Scott and unanimously carried by those present that Mr. letter of appreciation Attaway's resignation be accepted and that a letter of thanks be sent to him for his services on the Safety Com- mission. h. REQUEST FOR INSTALLA- Mr. Judkins requested consideration in establishing a TION OF BUS STOP AT bus stop at "F" Street and Woodlawn Avenue. "F" AND WOODLAWN - WOODROW W. JUDKINS Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this be referred to staff with a report back to the Council. i. REQUEST TO SUPPORT The City of National City asked support of their resolution "SES VESSEL" PROGRAM endorsing the "SES VESSEL" (Surface Effect Ship) program AT ROHR FACILITIES - using the facilities of Rohr Marine in Chula Vista and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY National City. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman in support of program Cox and unanimously carried by those present that a resolution be brought back to the Council supporting the "SES" program. Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel clarified that proper distribution of the resolution would be made to appropriate legislative representatives. j. LETTER OF APOLOGY Attorney Frederick Hetter of San Diego submitted a written FROM FREDERICK HETTER apology to the City Council for statements made in a claim against the City (which he filed on behalf of Laura Watts.) Letter read for At the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel, City Clerk the record Jennie Fulasz, for the record, read the letter of apology from attorney Frederick Hetter in its entirety. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel, seconded by letter of apology Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the letter of apology be accepted. PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Pro CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRING Tempore Hobel opened the public hearing. THE REQUIREMENTS TO UNDER- GROUND OVERHEAD FACILITIES After reviewing the application filed by Delta Consultants ALONG OTAY VALLEY ROAD on behalf of Rancho Rios Developers-Odmark Company, staff ADJACENT TO RANCHO RIOS asked that a waiver not be granted, but recommended the UNIT #4 AND #5 SUBDIVISIONS deferral of undergrounding 162 feet of overhead utilities adjacent to Rancho Rios Unit No. 4 and 5 Subdivisions, subject to certain conditions as outlined in the staff report. City Council Meeting -4- February 7, 1978 Director of Public Works Robens described the line required to be undergrounded in accordance with the approval of the tentative map for Rancho Rios Units Nos. 4 and S and ex- plained the entire situation in detail, including the cost of $23,000 to underground the 162 feet of overhead utilities in question. Mr. Robens said that staff is recommending a deferral of undergrounding for a period of three years in view of the unusually high cost and becuase of the possi- bility that it may be coordinated with potential develop- ment to the east. Tom Scanlan Mr. Scanlan stated they were in favor of the deferral; Delta Consultants however, the developer questioned the conditions of the 900 No. Cuyamaca Street deferral as outlined in the staff report. They felt E1 Cajon 92020 that in deferring the undergrounding for three years, the costs will escalate and also since the Homeowners Associa- tion is now activated, the responsibility for conversion should not be placed on the developer who no longer legally owns or controls the property. They had asked that the undergrounding be coordinated with further development in the area to reduce the cost, and said the developer would be willing to assist in the formation of a 1911 Act district with the homeowners. He asked that consideration be given to eliminating some of the conditions of the deferral, particulary that the bonding requirement be waived. Council discusiion Discussion ensued concerning the reason for the request, the possibility of the formation of an assessment district, the bonding requirement, the legality of imposing a lien, and the 162 feet of wire which will be undergrounded with the pole remainingl Gene York Mr. York expressed his concern regarding undergrounding 160 Brightwood requirements, stating he own5 property to the east adjacent Chula Vista to this development and has been working with the staff on the requirements under the "P" zone. He stated that the beneficiaries of the undergrounding should pay this cost. Mr. York spoke in favor of deferring the undergrounding requirements until all the area is developed. Concern expressed In further discussion regarding the responsibility of the by City Attorney developer and/or the homeowners, City Attorney Lindberg expressed his concern over this matter and asked that the Council continue the hearing so that staff can re-examine this request. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman hearing for one week Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the hearing be continued for one week (until February 14, 1978). Mr. Scanlan said they had no objection to the continuance. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman (Items S through 13) Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8989 - Following a public hearing on January 24, 1978 the Council ORDERING THE VACATION requested that a resolution ordering the vacation of Moss OF MOSS STREET BETWEEN Street between Industrial Boulevard and I-5 Freeway be INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD brought back for adoption at this meeting. An easement AND I-S FREEWAY is being reserved for Sweetwater Authority to provide for existing facilities within the vacated portion of the street. City Council Meeting -5- February 7, 1978 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8990 - Following a public hearing on January 24, 1978 the Council ORDERING THE VACATION requested that a resolution ordering the vacation of the OF A PORTION OF QUINTARD southerly twelve feet of Quintard Street between Tobias STREET BETWEEN FIRST Drive and First Avenue be brought back for adoption at AVENUE AND TOBIAS DRIVE this meeting. Easementsfor existing utilities within the area to be vacated are being reserved for both San Diego Gas and Electric Company and Pacific Telephone Company. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8991 - On January 19, 1978 the Environmental Review Committee FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT recommended findings of no significant impacts due to ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE Community Development Block Grant projects. These notices TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- were published and no comments were received; therefore, MENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS the findings are ready for Council consideration. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8992 - After a public hearing on January 17, 1978 the Council GRANTING A CERTIFICATE approved an application for a certificate of convenience OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE and necessity for Charles A. McMillan, dba "Mack's Hack," AND NECESSITY FOR THE to operate one taxicab in the City for a period of one OPERATION OF A TAXICAB year, at which time it is to be brought back for re-evalua- IN THE CITY OF CHULA tion based upon the service that has been provided and VISTA TO "MACK'S HACK" the demonstrated need in the community. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8993 - Elaine Katzer has completed the installation of the water ACCEPTING PUBLIC sculpture, "Sea Chanty." A final inspection was made on IMPROVEMENTS - WATER January 18, 1978 and all work was found to be completed SCULPTURE "SEA CHANTY" in accordance with contract documents and to the satisfac- tion of the Director of Public Works. Council and staff discussed the orginal requirement for a "water movement" with the design of the water sculpture feature. Request for report Councilman Egdahl asked if staff could give the Council from staff the information on the description of the sculpture/water feature which was enclosed with the application for the National Endowment of the Arts grant. The Council con- curred in the request that staff bring back this infor- mation next week. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8994 - Change Order #1 reduced the height of the chain link APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS fence erected around the work area for the Civic Center #1 AND #2 FOR CIVIC renovation project from 8 feet to 6 feet, which resulted CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT in a credit of $1,175 to the City. Change Order No. 2 redesigned the foundation for the new structure connecting the two existing buildings to obtain greater structural support for a total additional cost of $14,260.85, resulting in a net additional cost to the contract price in the amount of $13,085.86. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8995 - On November 7, 1977 Mr. Willis Richardson made an applica- APPROVING AGREEMENT tion for deferral of the requirements to construct street BETWEEN THE CITY OF improvements fronting his property at 1150 Walnut Avenue. CHULA VISTA AND DAVID On December 14, 1977 the Planning Commission approved Mr. B. RICHARDSON, LINDA Richardson's request for a deferral, finding that it would RICHARDSON AND WILLIS be premature to construct the improvements at this time RICHARDSON FOR DEFERRAL as the Council has directed that an improvement act district OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - be formed for Walnut Avenue. The approval of the deferral 1150 WALNUT AVENUE IN is conditioned upon the execution of a lien agreement in THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA the amount of $6,300 to guarantee the future installation AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR of the required improvements upon written notice by the TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT City. City Council Meeting -6- February 7, 1978 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8996 - Although the language contained in Proposition C had pre- AMENDING RESOLUTION viously been given specific approval by the appropriate NO. 8967 CALLING AND agencies which would be handling the subsidies, it was GIVING NOTICE OF THE discovered that it did not contain elements which the Mayor's HOLDING OF A GENERAL Ad Hoe Committee on Housing for Low-Income Citizens deemed MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO necessary and desirable to properly inform the voters of BE HELD IN THE CITY ON the full extent of governmentally-assisted housing. TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1978 TO INCLUDE AN ERRATUM TO The Committee requested that Proposition C be amended to THE BALLOT LANGUAGE OF include reference to senior citizens and handicapped persons PROPOSITION C CONTAINED who would be benefitted by such a program. Arguments may THEREIN AND DIRECTING now be received for and against all of the propositions THE CITY CLERK TO RE- to and until February 14, 1978. PUBLISH THE NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION AS TO SAID PROPOSITION C AND TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING ARGUMENTS TO FEBRUARY 14, 1978 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8997 - One of the conditions for the approval of Tentative Parcel ACCEPTING GRANT OF Map No. 6-78 was for the owners to grant a 7-1/2 foot EASMENT FROM CLARKE O. strip of land along Hilltop Drive and a 5 foot strip along AND M~ICE A. DENNISON Rienstra Street as an easement for street tree purposes. FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES On December 20, 1977 Clarke O. and Marice A. Dennison granted an easement for street tree purposes to the City. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8998 - A study of certain areas in the community lacking in FINDING THAT CERTAIN PARK neighborhood park development prompted an agreement between DEVELOPMENT AT THE VISTA the City and the Chula Vista City School District to im- SQUARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL plement a pilot program for the redevelopment of neighbor- BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY hood school playground into community park sites. EXCEPTED FROM THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF SECTION 1109 OF A second proposed development is Vista Square School. The THE CHARTER OF THE CITY staff recommended the improvement of the school playground/ OF CHULA VISTA AND THAT neighborhood park slte by force account labor and contractor COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR bid where appropriate. The Parks and Recreation Commission THE ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS concurred. AND EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF SUCH In answer to a question from Councilman Egdahl, Director PROJECTS IS IMPRACTICAL AND of Parks and Recreation Hall said that approximately $102,000 THAT SAID WORK MAY BE PER- has been allocated for development, but it may not all be FORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY used as the City will utilize field forces which will reduce BY CITY WORK FORCES the cost. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wkt: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde City Council Meeting -7- February 7, 1978 15. RESOLUTION NO. 8999 - Plans were approved by the San Diego Gas and Electric FINDING THAT CERTAIN Company for the park development of the SDG&E Company PARK DEVELOPMENT AT easement west of Hilltop Drive, extending to First Avenue THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND and a lease agreement was approved by the Council on ELECTRIC COMPANY PARK December 20, 1977. Staff has now prepared the necessary BE, AND THE SAME IS working drawings in order to accomplish this project and HEREBY EXCEPTED FROM recommended that the Council authorize the improvement of THE REQUIREMENTS OF the park by force account labor and contractor bid where SECTION 1109 OF THE appropriate~ The Parks and Recreation Commission recom- CHARTER OF THE CITY mended approval of developmental plans. OF CHULA VISTA AND THAT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF SUCH PROJECT IS IMPRACTICAL AND THAT SAID WORK BE PERFORMED MORE ECO- NOMICALLY BY CITY FORCES Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde 16a. RESOLUTION NO. 9000 - A committee of residents and City staff have developed a WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS plan for the SDG&E Company park site, including purchase FOR PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND of certain Miracle-Jamison Company playground equipment EQUIPMENT (MIRACLE-JAMISON) and certain Game Time, Inc. playground equipment. Mr, Walt Rankin is the exclusive distributor of Miracle- Jamison equipment in San Diego County and has quoted a price of $7,906.02, including tax, for this recommended equipment. Staff recommended that the Council waive the bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of this specific equipment from Mr. Rankin at the price quoted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde ~ 16b. RESOLUTION NO. 9001 - Marchetti Parks and Recreation Products, Inc. is the WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS exclusive distributor for Game Time playground equipment. FOR PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND They have quoted a price of $8,432.30, including tax, EQUIPMENT (GAME TIME) for the specific playground equipment. Staff recommended that the Council waive the bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of the recom- mended equipment from Marchetti Parks and Recreation Products, Inc. at the price quoted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde City Council Meeting -8- February 7, 1978 17. RESOLUTION NO. 9002 - The Hilltop High School administrative staff has advised AUTHORIZING THE CON- that it will be necessary to close their athletic fields STRUCTION OF TEMPORARY to the various youth leagues due to major renovation which PLAYING FIELDS FOR THE will extend through August 30, 1978. Since the signup and CHULA VISTA MISS SOFTBALL practice season for the leagues have already begun, staff OF AMERICA LEAGUE FOR is recommending the purchase and installation of certain THE 1978 SEASON AND equipment to provide temporary playing fields for the APPROPRIATING FUNDS Chula Vista Miss Softball of America League for the 1978 THEREFOR season. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hyde 18. RESOLUTION NO. 9003 - In November, 1977 the City Council accepted a staff report APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH on a proposed Operations Review Program and approved the BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, issuing of a Request for Proposal for a consultant study INC. FOR CONSULTANT of the Planning Department. Eight proposals were received SERVICES, AND APPRO- and after screening by an in-house group, were reduced to PRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR four. Interviews were set for January 11, 1978 and prior to this date, one firm withdrew. Of the three consultant organizations participating in the final interviews, the firm of Booz, Allen & Hamilton placed first on the list. An agreement has been negotiated and prepared with this firm which incorporates the City's re- quirements and contingent fee for services of $19,500. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent; Mayor Hyde 19. RESOLUTION - At the meeting of January 17, 1978 the Council directed FORWARDING TO THE COUNTY that the Social Policy as proposed by the Ad Hoc Committee BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THE on Human Care Services be forwarded to the County Board CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S of Supervisors. SOCIAL PLAN AS DEVELOPED BY THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ftUMAN CARE SERVICES OF THE CHULA VISTA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Motion to hold for It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Council Conference Scott and unanimously carried by those present that this resolution be held for a Council Conference and look at it at that time. 20. NOTICE - SETTING PUBLIC At the meeting of January 10, 1978 the Council approved HEARING TO CONSIDER the tentative map of Chula Vista Woods Subdivision and ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS indicated its willingness to utilize its power of eminent PROPERTIES THROUGH domain to provide necessary access for street right of way EMINENT DOMAIN BY THE and drainage purposes. CITY OF CHULA VISTA (CHULA VISTA WOODS) The necessary legal descriptions have been obtained and the notice has been prepared setting the public hearing for February 28, 1978. City Council Meeting -9- February 7, 1978 Motion to set public It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Pro hearing for 2/28/78 Tempore Hobel that the public hearing be set for February 28, 1978. In answer to a query from Councilman Scott, City Attorney Lindberg said that the developer is aware of the requirement of a 4/5 vote by the Council to adopt the resolution exer- cising the City's power of eminent domain. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. 21. REPORT ON RECOM- The Parking Place Commission has considered the need for MENDATION ON OFF- increasing the parking meter rates in all of the City's STREET PARKING off-street parking lots and voted to recommend the following: METER RATES "Conversion of all spaces (332) in the off-street parking lots to a maximum four-hour limit at the rate of 5~ for one hour, 10~ for two hours and 25¢ for four hours." The change in rates is estimated to increase revenue from the off-street parking lots from the present $200 per week average to $300 per week. 2la. RESOLUTION NO. 9004 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was APPROVING CHANGES IN waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and PARKING METER RATES FOR adopted by the following vote, to-wit: CITY-OWNED OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS AND AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott APPROPRIATING NECESSARY Noes: None FUNDS FOR METER MODIFICA- Absent: Mayor Hyde TIONS 22. REPORT(S) OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON COST OF City Manager Cole said that in response to a request from MODIFICATION OF DROP the Council, the staff has studied the problem of the BOXES AT THE POST drop boxes at the Post Office and estimated that the modi- OFFICE fications required would cost approximately $350 of labor, materials and equipment. The Post Office approved of the modifications but would not contribute to the cost. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. b. PRESENTATION OF City Manager Cole commented that after the presentation "YOUTH REFERRAL" by the Police Department on the youth referral program FILM PROGRAM film, the Council asked to see the slide presentation. This can be presented at any time convenient to the Council and will take about one-half hour. Film to be presented Councilman Egdahl suggested that it be set up to be worked at Council Conference into one of the Council Conferences soon. The Council concurred. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 23. STATUS REPORT - VANDALISM Ordinance No. 1785 prohibits night time activity at "J" Street Marina and Ordinance No. 1778 limits speed and prohibits certain night time activity in the City park system to control the various acts of vandalism throughout the City. The Chief of Police has issued instructions regarding infractions and the Parks and Recration Depart- ment has posted appropriate signs in park areas to inform the public of these restricted hours of use. City Council Meeting -10- February 7, 1978 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the interim report be accepted. 24. REPORT ON PROPOSED An open channel crossing the DeLucia property at the inter- FLOOD CONTROL WORK section of 30th Street and Edgemere was initially proposed AT 30TH STREET AND by the Corps of Engineers as a part of the Sweetwater River EDGEMERE AVENUE Flood Control Project. However, the property owner expressed a desire for a covered structure so as to facilitate com- mercial use of his property. In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens ad- vised that on the basis of a detailed economic investiga- tion, the Corps of Engineers has determined that the open channel construction is much less expensive and proposes that the open channel continue to be the recommended plan. If Mr. DeLucia should decide to pay the additional costs for a totally or partially covered facility, he may nego- tiate an agreement with the appropriate agencies involved. Staff recommends no further City involvement in this matter. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel that the report be accepted. Vincent DeLucia Mr. DeLucia thanked the Council for their consideration 1930 Granger Avenue regarding his problem on the drainage channel. National City Motion carried The motion to accept the report carried unanimously by those present. 25. REQUEST TO CLOSE Easter Sunday, March 26, 1978 is a regularly scheduled LIBRARY ON EASTER workday for staff at the Chula Vista Public Library. Acting SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 1978 City Librarian Mary Mancini asked permission to close the library on this day. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by thoso present that the request of the Acting City Librarian be approved - to close the Library on Sunday, March 26, 1978. 26. REPORT ON PROGRESS In a written report, Director of Building and Housing OF CIVIC CENTER discussed the extent of demolition of the old library and RENOVATION post office buildings, the interior remodeling accomplished during inclement weather, termite control and soil in- vestigation. He advised that on the basis of a soil report, there may be added costs for possible additional foundation work. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. 27. REPORT ON STREET Director of Public Works Robens, in a written statement, LIGHTING AT THE reported that CALTRANS has informed the City that due to ORANGE AVENUE AND the increased development in the area of the Orange Avenue OTAY VALLEY ROAD/ and Otay Valley Road/I-g05 interchanges and since Oleander 1-805 INTERCHANGES Avenue has been connected all the way between Telegraph Canyon Road and Otay Valley Road, they have agreed to install lights at the ramp terminals of both interchanges. The City will share the energy and maintenance costs for the street lights, but not the installation costs. City Council Meeting -11- February 7, 1978 Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman report - letter to Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the be sent to KCST-TV report be accepted and a letter be sent to KCST-TV ad- vising them of this development (in light of their editorial of January 19, 1978). REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECO~qENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 28. REPORT - YOUTH COM- In 1976-77 the Youth Commission made preliminary plans to MISSION'S "BLOW THE institute a "Blow the Whistle on Crime" program as a public WHISTLE ON CRIME" service. In January 1977, the Council granted permission PREVENTION PROGRAM for the Commission to contact various local service orga- nizations and businesses to co-sponsor this program. To date, written pledges have been received for $120. In a written statement, the Youth Commission outlined their proposed program format and requested permission to proceed with the purchase of whistles and to seek cooperation from the local schools in carrying out the program. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted and that the Youth Commission be authorized to proceed. 29. REQUEST TO ASSIST WITH The Youth Commmission has been exploring the feasibility THE FORMATION OF A of the formation of a "County-wide Youth Commission," and "COUNTY-WIDE YOUTH received information that the Lieutenant Governor of CO~qISSION" California is requesting that County Youth Commissions be formed throughout the State in conjunction with the for- mation of the new "State Youth Commission." The Youth Commission requested permission to assist with the formation of a County-Wide Youth Commission. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved. MAYOR'S REPORT a. REQUEST OF CITY CLERK City Clerk Jennie Fulasz asked for clarification concerning FOR CLARIFICATION the resolution permitting the inolusion of additional REGARDING CAMPAIGN campaign materials in the sample ballot cnv¢lopos - whether MATERIALS or not this permission was extended to the candidates for the City Schools Board of Education. City Attorney Lindberg advised that this resolution autho- rizes the County Registrar to accept such materials from the candidates, and as long as they comply with the require- ments, there would be no legal reason why the candidates for the Board of Education could not submit materials. Motion to permit Board It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman of Education candidates Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the to submit materials in School Board Candidates be allowed to include campaign sample ballots literature in the sample ballot. b. JARVIS/GANN Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel referred to the analysis of the INITIATIVE Jarvis/Gann Initiative prepared by the County Office of Management and Budget. City Council Meeting -12- February 7, 1978 Motion to provide It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel, seconded by analysis of initiative Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those to employee groups of present that the City Manager be directed to secure the City copies and provide them to the various employee groups of the City for their study. COUNCIL CO~ENTS Report due regarding Councilman Egdahl commented that some time ago the Council Roberti-Z'berg program requested a report from the staff by the end of January for open space regarding the Roberti-Z'berg Open Space and Recreation Program possibilities for the City. He asked that this report come back to the Council next week. Question regarding Councilman Egdahl referred to a copy of a letter in the status of claim in Council packets from the City Attorney regarding a claim connection with for payment to the heirs of the owners of the Chula Vista dog pound site dog pound site. He asked if there had been any response. City Attorney Lindberg said there has been no answer to the letter and he will be meeting with the City Manager to discuss a course of action on this matter. CETA funds available Councilman Egdahl commented that many communities have for cultural arts utilized CETA funding to develop an artist program. He programs said he would like to see the City make use of CETA funds that are available specifically for the development of the various cultural arts media. Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman investigate use of Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the CETA funds for arts staff be asked to respond to that issue - to speak to some media of the things that the City needs to do to accomplish this. Second complaint Councilman Scott commented that on two occasions people concerning the have come before the City Council to discuss the Omar rendering plant Rendering plant and the problem it creates. He discussed the possibility of having a report as to what the San Diego County Air Pollution Board is doing about it - or if there are any violations of the law, as alleged, what the City can do about it. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro on the Omar Rendering Co. Tempore Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the Council have an interim report from the staff exactly what the situation is regarding the Omar Rendering Plant as far as the alleged violations of the law are concerned. Report on participation Councilman Cox reported that he had hn opportunity to in Police citizen rider participate in the citizen rider program of the Police program Department. He reported that it was an enlightening and educational experience. Additional funds available Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel said that it was announced that through RETC for flood RETC (Regional Education and Training Consortium) has damaged areas additional funds available for flood damaged areas. City Council Meeting -13- February 7, 1978 Motion to have staff It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel, seconded by contact RETC Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the staff contact Mr. Nagle of RETC and check into this immediately. Suggestion that Committee Mayor Pro Tempore Hobel commented that with the Jarvis/ check on bills before the Gann Initiative there are various bills in the Legislature. Legislature with the He asked if the Legislative Committee is keeping track of Jarvis/Gann initiative these to report if the Council should take a position on them. City Manager Cole agreed this would be appropriate. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro ?empore Hobel adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Deputy City Clerk