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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/02/28 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held February 28, 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 Thursday, March 2, 1978 3:30 pm in the Police Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. in the X~~/Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE Pl. FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this ~j a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the meeting of February 28, 1978 ~//JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, City Cle~ - City of Chula Vista, California ~., w '~ i~'!: February 28, 1978 March 1, 1978 8 am ~,~ ~.~,,,~ .~ ,h~. :~,.'~_~d ~e~,'~t~r~ ~'~ FebruarZ 28, 1978 /" ~ ....... / MINUTES OF A REGULAR M£ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 28, 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 Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Finance Grant, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Traffic Engineer Hansen The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of February 21, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. REQUEST TO CONTINUE Mayor Hyde announced that the applicant (Chula Vista Woods) ITEM NO. 7 AND 7a - has requested a continuance of two weeks for Item No. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING AND Public Hearing and related resolution concerning acquisition RELATED RESOLUTION of various properties through eminent domain by the City of Chula Vista. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Item #7 and 7a and unanimously carried that the request be granted to continue this matter for two weeks - to March 14, 1978. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PRESENTATION BY A The Policy Advisory Committee of tho gan Diego Air Quality REPRESENTATIVE OF Program requested City support of the Regional Air Quality THE COMPREHENSIVE Strategy and implementation of the RAQS program. PLANNING ORGANIZATION REGARDING THE REGIONAL Mr. Michael Aulick, staff member of tho Comprehensive AIR QUALITY STRATEGY Planning Organization~made reference to the sample resolu- (RAQS) PROGRAM tion which the City is being asked to adopt in support of the RAQS implementation program. Mr. Aulick explained the level of control that must be attained by 1985 and outlined thc processes planned to accomplish this, including four tactics which require action by local jurisdictions: TI (modified)- Coordinated Land Use and Transportation Actions; T2 - carpools and vanpools; T3 - communication substitutes, and T7 - bicycles. He noted that the sample resolution is asking that the Council consider four actions: (1) to endorse the Regional Air Quality Strategy as adopted in 1976; (2) to adopt the Regional Air Quality Implementation Program; (3) to agree to implement the coordinated land use and transportation tactic; and (4) to agree to participate in the preparation of thc air quality maintenance plan. City Council Meeting -2- February 28, 1978 Possibility of extension Mr. Aulick concluded that standards must be met by 1982 of deadline to meet with the possibility that it may be extended until 1987. requirements of Clean To get the extension, a plan must be implemented with all Air Act reasonable measures and have it demonstrated that the extension is needed. ORAL CO~4MUNICATIONS Jim Mohr Mr. ~hr said he is the Acting Director of the South County P. O. Box 2327 Senior Center which offers social services in Chula Vista. Chula Vista The Board of Directors of the Center is asking for Council's reaction to a proposal to submit a request for Revenue Sharing funds to assume the responsibility of the Chula Vista Senior Service Center. In view of the Jarvis/Gann initiative, they felt this would be a means of continuing the services to seniors~ In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Mr. Mohr explained that the South County Senior Center was incorpo- rated in June of 1977 as a non-profit organization, operating under a Federal program called "Senior Aids Projects" which is administered through the County. The reqnest for Revenue Sharing funds would be for one year only, with other funding anticipated for the Future. Motion for presentation It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor during budget sessions Hyde that permission be given for the South County Senior Center to present their proposal through the budget process to be considered with all other revenue sharing programs. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the Council's recep- tivity to the proposal, the need for revenue sharing funds in other areas of high priority, the City policy of not providing funds for human care services, and the necessity of using revenue sharing funds for operating expenses of the City if the initiative passes. Motion carried The motion to consider this at budget time carried by the £ollowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Steven Lee Seaton Mr. Seaton said he was a resident of the Point Robinhood 1664 Point Sur Court subdivision, and on behalf of the people who petitioned Chula Vista the Council concerning the Omar Rendering Plant, he asked that the Council reconsider the request for assistance in a solution to the odor problem and request that the Air Pollution District Board take immediate action on the matter. Motion for letter It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel to Air Pollution and unanimously carried that a letter be drafted for the Control District Mayor's signature to the Chairman of the Air Pollution Control District indicating the City's concern over the matter of vapor problems at the Omar Rendering Plant and soliciting their assistance in doing everything possible to resolve the matter quickly. Ed Arledge, Mr. Arledge said his firm represents the Omar Rendering Luce, Forward, Hamilton Plant. He stated they had a meeting last Thursday with and Scripps Attorne~ firm the interested homeowners and explained the various measures 1t0 West "A" Street being taken to control the odor problem~ San D~egO City Council Meeting -3- February 28, 1978 In answer to a question from Councilman Scott, Mr. Arledge said he will be happy to arrange a tour of the plant for interested Councilmembers or staff to view the conditions. (His phone number is 236-1414.) Donald A. Painter Mr. Painter said he was representing the 55 Lions' clubs 920 Beech Street and affiliates in San Diego and Imperial Counties who have Chula Vista drafted a resolution to the Governor of California, the State's Attorney, and the Parole Board concerning the Joseph Morse case. He said the Lions Club is asking that the City contact all concerned in the judicial area, in- cluding the Governor, requesting that the parole be denied. ~tion to consider It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox matter at Council that this question be taken under consideration at the Conference - 3/9/78 Council Conference on March 9, 1978 with recommendations from the City Attorney on this item. Parole Board can City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Parole Board has reconsider decision made its decision; however, there is an opportunity for them to reconsider this decision. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Leonard Zlotoff Mr. Zlotoff, President of Aztec Bus Lines, requested that Aztec Bus Lines the Council consider Item 18 on the agenda at this time. 4437 Twain Avenue San Diego Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde Item 18 "out-of-order" and unanimously carried that this item be consider after Written Communications and prior to Public Hearings. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. CLAIM AGAINST THE A claim against the City in the amount of $50,000 was filed CITY - GUILLERMINA on behalf of Guillermina Garcia by the law firm of David GARCIA S. Casey of San Diego. The claimant alleged personel in- jury resulted from a Vehicle Code violation on the part of Robert Vernard Dawkins on November 20, 1977 in the City of Chula Vista, and that Mr. Dawkin$ was acting as an agent of the City. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman insurance carrier Scott and unanimously carried that this be referred to R. L. Kautz and Company for investigation and recommendation. 18. REPORT ON AZTEC BUS Aztec Bus Lines requested reimbursement from the City for LINES' REQUEST FOR operating losses incurred by them under their contract REIMBURSEMENT FOR with the City to provide local transit service for FY 76-77. FY 76-77 They have requested payment for cost to repair bus, operating loss, and profits not realized in the total amount of $36,358. The City Attorney has ruled that the contract cannot be amended to include additional payments as the service has already been provided, all payments have been made and the contract has legally expired. Staff recommended, in a written report, that they work with Aztec in revising the payment agreement for the current fiscal year as it is presently inequitable to both parties concerned, and the revised formula can then be applied to next year's contract as well. Staff also recommended that the City file a final audited LTF claim report with CPO and return to the CPO the overpayment received by the City for FY 77 in the amount of $27,297. City Council Meeting -4- February 28, 1978 Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman recommendation and Cox and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation direct staff to work be approved, and in addition pick up the recommendation with Aztec to revise in the report directing the staff to work with Aztec in payment schedule revising the payment agreement for the current fiscal year. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE opened the public hearing. OF ZONE FOR 9.9 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 600 BLOCK Director of Planning Peterson explained that this item is OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD a City-initiated rezoning involving consideration of eleven FROM P-C, R-l-H, R-3 AND parcels, totaling 9.9 acres on the north side of Telegraph C-C-P TO R-3-P-10 AND Canyon Road in the vicinity of the Chula Vista Alliance C-O-P Church and the Archway Inn, for the purpose of estab- blishing the zone boundaries to coincide with the proposed realignment of Telegraph Canyon Road. Mr~ Peterson describe the several different zoning districts, the configuration of the parcels, current land uses, and the justification for the recommended zoning. On February 8, 1978 the Planning Commission certified the Negative Declaration on IS-77-55 and reconunended that the City Council approve the rezoning of the property from P-C, R-l-H, R-3 and C-C-P to R-3-P-10 and C-O-P in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-77-J. The staff concurred in this recommendation. Small fragment of Mayor Hyde pointed out a "small splinter" of land created land created by by the new alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road - an area realignment between the abandoned Telegraph Canyon Road and tho connec- tion with the new alignment of the road. He questioned the zoning of this small area to C-O-P, rather than R-1 to be consistent with zoning to tile south. Discussion of ownership Discussion ensued concerning the ownership of this small island of land. Motion to hold hearing It was moved by Councilman Scott that this matter be held over for two weeks over for two weeks to have staff get more facts. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion to amend ordinance It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the ordinance be amended to reflect that that portion of the area designated as C-O-P which is west of the old segment of Telegraph Canyon Road, including the abandoned portion of old Telegraph Canyon Road, be zoned R-1 vice C-O-P. Description of City 51anager Cole suggested that the description of the location amended location of the area be amended to state "west of the realigned portion of Telegraph Canyon Road." The Council concurred. City Council Meeting -5- February 28, 1978 4a. ORDINANCE NO. 1790 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the ordinance be AMENDING THE ZONING placed on first reading, as amended, and that the reading MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED the text be waived by unanimous consent. BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL In answer to a query from Councilman Scott concerning a CODE REZONING 9.9 ACRES problem with regard to the property going back to United LOCATED IN THE 600 BLOCK Enterprises (the abandoned portion of old Telegraph Canyon Road), OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Director of Planning Peterson said he could discuss the FROM P-C, R-l-H, R-3 AND related Item 5 on the agenda at this time. Council C-C-P TO R-3-P-10 AND concurred. C-O-P, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING Title of abandoned Mr. Peterson said staff without success, met with the road to revert to various property owners in the area in question in an property owners attempt to get the owners on the south side of the realign- ment of Telegraph Canyon Road to agree on a common system of access. It was determined that if the existing align- ment of Telegraph Canyon Road is abandoned, the title will revert to United Enterprises, who have indicated they do not wish to relinquish title. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the maintenance of old Telegraph Canyon Road as a frontage road, access to properties to be off this road with no access to the realigned road, the portion actually abandoned will revert to the Chula Vista Alliance Church, and that the old Telegraph Canyon Road will be a cul-de-sac on the east end of the realignment. Ordinance placed The motion to place the ordinance on first reading as on first reading amended carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Absent: None Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox "island" zoning and unanimously carried that the matter just acted upon to Planning Commission (zoning of island fragment) be referred back to the Plan- ning Commission for their comment on the amendment to the zoning proposed by them. Mayor Hyde suggested that the staff consider renaming the old portion of Telegraph Canyon Road when development occurs. $. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place ag advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. PRECISE PLAN FOR OFFICE BUILDING The applicant has submitted a precise plan for the con- AT 635 TELEGRAPH struction of a two-story, 5,920 square foot stucco office CANYON ROAD IN building with 20 parking spaces on a 0.38 acre site at  THE C-O-P ZONE 635 Telegraph Canyon Road in the C-C-P zone. On February 8, 1978 the Planning Conm~ission certified the Negative Declaration on IS-78-45 and recommended that the Council approve the precise plan in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution PCM-78-13. Director of Planning Peterson described the proposed plan, noting the off-street parking area, location of the build- ing on the lot, the new alignment of Telegraph Canyon being toward the north end (rear of building), the design of the building, and that access will be off of the old Telegraph Canyon Road. He commented that two conditions of approval are that the developer install street improvements on the new alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road, and to participate also in a reimbursement district for street improvements of old Telegraph Canyon Road as may be approved in the future. City Council Meeting -6- February 28, 1978 William Cosby Mr. Cosby spoke against the requirement for the developer Associate of to install street improvements to the rear of his property. applicant - J. Scott Stewart City Attorney Lindberg explained that it is City practice to require improvements where there is a benefit to the property or burden to right of way. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the street improvements on the new alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road, possibility of waiving requirements or deferring them, and no immediate necessity for sidewalk on south side of the road. Motion to defer It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott sidewalk improvement and unanimously carried that the Resolution be amended to provide that the requirement for construction of a sidewalk on the new Telegraph Canyon Road side of the development be deferred until some future date, with staff to bring back a lien agreement to that effect~ 5a. RESOLUTION NO. 9015 - Offered by Cooncilman Scott, as amended, the reading of APPROVING PRECISE PLAN the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and FOR OFFICE BUILDING AT adopted by the following vote, to-wit~ 635 TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD IN THE C-O-P ZONE, AND AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Uobel, Cox, Hyde CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE Noes: None NECLARATION Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF RE- opened the public hcaring~ ZONING PROPERTIES AT NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST On January 10, 1978 the Council adopted an urgency Ordinance CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE No. 1784 rezoning the property at 11 Third Avenue from C-O EXTENSION AND NORTH to C-C. The ordinance is e£fective for a period of 90 days GLOVER AVENUE FROM and will expire on Aprll 10, 1978~ The purpose of this C-O TO C-C request is to permanently establish the C-C zoning on the property. On February 8, 1978 the Planning Commission certified the Negative Declaration on IS-78-47 and recommended that the Council approve the change of zone at the northeast and northwest corner of Third Avenue Extension and North Glover Avenue from C-O to C-C. Director of Planning Peterson explained that this is a City initiated rezoning, including the area adjacent to the existing Department of Motor Vehicle offices. ~ Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 6a. ORDINANCE NO. 1791 - It was moved by Councilman Scott that the ordinance be AMENDING ZONING MAP OR placed on its first reading and that the reading of the MAPS ESTABLISHED BY text be waived by unanimous consent. SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: REZONING PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE Noes: None EXTENSION AND NORTH Absent: None GLOVER AVENUE FROM C-O TO C-C, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING City Council Meeting -7- February 28, 1978 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This item was continued until the meeting of March 14, CONSIDERATION OF ACQUI- 1978. See page #1 o£ the minutes. SITION OF VARIOUS PROPER- TIES THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (CHULA VISTA WOODS) 7a. RESOLUTION - (Continued until March 14, 1978. Se page #1 of the minutes.) DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROP- ERTY OWNED BY UNITED ENTERPRISES FOR NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A PROPOSED SUB- DIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS CHULA VISTA WOODS AND FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE COb~ENCE- MENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHTS OF WAY RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9016 - Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $800.68 is for lumber APPROVING CHANGE ORDER to replace ex~sting termite damaged lumber in the buildings. NO. 4 AND REPORTING ON CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR Change Order No. 4 is being recommended by staff to up- CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION grade the quality of chair coverings in the Council PROJECT Chambers with a better quality material known as Paheen Nylo Chevron at an approximate cost of $4,000. Director of Building and Housing Grady presented samples of the new material for the Council's review. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9017 - Mr. James W. Watkins own5 Parcel "C" o£ Parcel map 531. APPROVING ENCROACHMENT His property abuts the southerly boundary of Bonita Ridge PERMIT #78-4, JAMES W. Estates Unit #3 Subdivision and lies adjacent to Lot 154 WATKINS of the subdivision, which lot has been dedicated to the City as open space. Mr. Watkins has applied for an encroachment permit to utilize a 16-foot long by 40-£oot wide portion of Lot 154 so that he can gain better access to his garage, and has executed an agreement with the developer of Bonita Ridge Estates Unit #3 Subdivision to share in the cost of maintaining the private drive with the residents within the subdivision. Public Works, Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments recommended approval, subject to certain conditions. City Council Meeting -8- February 28, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9018 - In October 1977 the Council accepted a report on the APPROPRIATING FUNDS installation of curb and sidewalk at 505 Hilltop Drive, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF with the City and County to share in the construction of RETAINING WALL AT the necessary retaining wall. 505 HILLTOP DRIVE Bids have been received and it was recommended that the contract for the construction of the wall only be awarded to W. H. Ledbetter and Son, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $3,525.12. A purchase order has been received from the County for 50 percent of this amount, plus 10 percent for contingencies. The City's share will be approximately $2,000. Staff recommended that $4,000 be appropriated from un- appropriated reserves of Gas Tax 2106 funds with the account reimbursed with the payment from the County for their portion of the costs on completion of the project. Staff also recommended that the curb, gutter and sidewalk be constructed by City forces (approximately $265) with the condition that Mr. Fr~the property owner, reimburse the City for the costs incurred. Resolution offerod Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Scott Absent: None (Councilman Scott explained that he abstained from voting on this item due to a possible conflict of interest (low bidder is related), 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9019 - In June 1977, the Comprehengive Planning Organization (CPO) CI~IMING $13,000 FROM adopted a priority program for utilizing the region's 2% FY 78 LTF BICYCLE FUNDS Transportation Department Act (TDA) bicycle money and set asside $13,000 to assist in providing a maximum bicycle system as part of the Regional Air Quality Strategy (RAQS) program. The CPO requested that the City o£ Chula Vista act as claimant for all the cities and the County in the San Diego Region with the $13,000 to be passed through to the CPO for printing and distribution of a brochure pro- moting the use of a regionwide bicycle system. The brochure is supported by representatives of each city and the County on the CPO Bicycle Facilitieg Committee. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading o£ the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -9- February 28, 1978 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9020 - As a result of the passage of PL 94-566 and AB 644, the ACCEPTING REPORT OF City is now subject to the California State Unemployment REED, ROBERTS ASSOCIATES, Insurance Law as of January 1, 1978. Under the law, the 1NC. AND APPROVING THE City has the option of selecting one of three methods to REIMBURSEMENT METHOD FOR fdnance the unemployment insurance costs: the Tax Rated PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT Method, Public Entity Funding Method, and the Reimbursement INSURANCE Method. After studying past personnel procedures in Chula Vista as they relate to the unemployment insurance law, the consulting firm of Reed, Roberts Associates, Inc., has recommended that the most economical taxing method is the Reimbursement Method. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1787 - This ordinance involves a proposal to rezone 12.33 acres AMENDING ZONING MAP OR (Chula Vista Travelodge Mobile Home Park) at 345 "C" MAPS ESTABLISHED BY Street from R-3 to R-3-L-"M". SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting CODE, REZONING 12.33 of February 21, 1978. ACRES LOCATED AT 345 "C" STREET FROM R-3 TO R-3-L-"M", AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1788 - This ordinance involves a proposed zone change of 26.50 AMENDING ZONING MAP OR acres (grentwood Mobile Home Park) located north of the MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION SDG&E easement between Industrial Boulevard and I-5 from 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA R-3 to R-3-L-"M". VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING 26.50 ACRES The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting LOCATED NORTH OF SDG&E of February 21, 1978. EASEMENT BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD AND I-5 FROM R-3 TO R-S-L-"M", AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None City Council Meeting -10- February 28, 1978 15. REPORT(S) OF THE CITY MANAGER a. FEASIBILITY OF NOT At the meeting of February 21, 1978 the Council inquired HIRING PERSONNEL, as to the feasibility of not hiring non-critical or non- PENDING ACTION ON essential personnel, pending the outcome of the election THE JARVIS/GANN in June on the Jarvis-Gann amendment. In a written report, AMENDMENT City Manager Cole stated that because of the indeterminate numbers involved and lack of knowledge as to when vacancies may occur, he recommended that the City Manager be responsible for determining the positions that should remain vacant, with the Council to be kept informed. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Problem of unused City Manager Cole explained that the unused phone numbers telephone numbers referred to by Councilman Egdahl at the last meeting have resolved now been placed in service to solve the problem of citizens reaching a wrong number and having to call the information number. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 16. REPORT ON URBAN OPEN The Board of Directors of the Comprehensive Planning SPACE & RECREATION Organization (CPO), in a review of the 1977 Block Grant PROGRAM (SB 174) expenditures funded under SB 174, prepared an interim policy guideline for the distribution of the funds. City staff has reviewed the following "Proposed Policy": "It shall be the Board of Directors interim policy to request the Board of Supervisors to divide SB 174 park and recreation funds coming into the region as follows: a. Half the County's funds for regional parks and half the funds for local parks; b. Ail funds to be allocated to the cities on the basis of population and to the County on the basis of unincorporated area population." Referring to his written report, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall said that staff feels the County of San Diego has the right to spend these funds on selected projects as long as all criteria of the enabling legislation is met, and recommended that the Council, through the CPO, encourage the Board of Supervisors to consider joint projects with local jurisdictions, whenever possible, in the development of regional and local park development to meet the ever increasing demand for park and recreation facilities. Clarification of reports Mr. Hall explained how the distribution of funds is made by the County and that the reference to "local parks" means parks in the Montgomery area and similar unincorporated areas. He added that the CPO role is advisory - a clearing house for grant applications for both the County and City. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilm~n Scott, seconded by Councilman and send appropriate letter Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and that an appropriate letter be sent to the CPO, with a copy to the County Board of Supervisors. City Council Meeting -11- February 28, 1978 17. REPORT ON RESTRIPING The Traffic Engineer submitted a written report which EAST "L" STREET BETWEEN recommended that a two-way left turn lane be installed MONSERATE AND NACION on East "L" Street between Monserate and Nacion Avenues AVENUES TO PROVIDE A and to eliminate on-street parking on East "L" Street TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE between those limits~ The Safety Commission, at its meeting on January 25, 1978 also recommended the instal- lation of the two-way left turn lane. Residents notified In answer to a question from Mayor Hyde, Director of Public Works Robens responded that residents in the area were all notifed by mail that this matter would be considered this evening; however, no calls have been received. Mayor Hyde noted that only four parcels will actually lose on-street parking spaces if the two-way left turn lane is marked. The remaining parcels have access to some on-street parking. Mel Vargas Mr. Vargas identified his lot as being one of the parcels 207 East "L" Street that will lose on-street parking spaces. He said that Chula Vista he did not agree with the staff report concerning the utilization of on-street parking in this area and objected to the loss of these spaces~ David Malcolm Mr. Malcolm said he travels this street every day on 328 Corte Nacion business and he is one of very few people who make left Chula Vista turns on the street. He did not see the need for the left-turn lane. Dewey Hughes Mr. Hughes described the difficulty residents have in 936 Monterey Court making egress from Monterey Court, Mission and Nolan, Chula Vista especially during heavy traffie hours, and the poor site distance between Monterey and Mission. He spoke in favor of the left turn lane, particularly between Melrose and Nacion. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the short blocks (250 feet), the number of left turns made each day in the area, and the high level of accidents. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman report and approve Egdahl that the report be accepted and approve the in- installation of stallation of the two-way left turn lane on East "L" left turn lane Street between Monser~te and Nacion Avenues, and eliminate on-street parking on East "L" Street between those limits. Councilman Scott suggested that the left turn lane be modified to left turn pockets on specific streets of high volume traffic. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Scott that the Council look into just putting in left turn pockets on Monserate and Melrose and try it as a solution. No second to The substitute motion died for lack of a second. substitute motion Motion to accept report The original motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: and install left turn lane failed Ayes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott Absent: None City Council Meeting -12- February 28, 1978 Motion to install left It was moved by Councilman ltobel and seconded by Council- turn lane between Melrose man Scott that a continuous left turn lane be installed and Mission, and to refer in the area of Melrose, Monterey Court and Mission and to Safety Commission to refer this back to the Safety Commission for input. Mayor Hyde suggested that this be expanded to Nolan Way. Left turn extended Councilman Hobel agreed to extend the left turn lane to to Nolan Way Nolan Way, Councilman Scott agreed to the second. Councilman Egdahl spoke against the motion and suggested as a better solution that left turns be prohibited at Monterey Court, Mission Avenue, Nolan Way - out of those streets onto "L" Street, Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl Absent: None 18. REQUEST OF AZTEC BUS (Considered after Written Communications - see page #3 LINES FOR REIMBURSE- of the minutes) MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 19. REPORT ON USE OF Current CETA regulations allow the utilization of artisans CETA WORKERS FOR in almost any of the fine arts to work on projects for the FINE ARTS PROJECTS City such as murals, paintings, concerts, photography, etc. In a written report, Director of Personnel Bigge recom- mended against doing this as the City has an obligation to hire a percentage of people from this group of employees into the present work force and positions would have to be diverted from existing programs. Mr. Bigge recommended as an alternative that the City develop several fine arts programs under the "Project Grant" concept for one year duration and thus the scope of the activity could be much larger and involve more people. Projects could be submitted in May and would be tentatively scheduled to begin in October, 1978. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Hobel and unanimously carried that the ~taff recom- mendation be approved. MAYOR'S REPORT Motion to cancel It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel Council meeting of and unanimously carried that the Council meeting for March 7, 1978 March 7, 1978 be cancelled due to the potential lack of a quorum~ Report on meeting Mayor Hyde reported on the meeting he attended on February in Sacramento re: 27, 1978 in Sacramento with Mr. l)esrochers and Mr. Boyd. Bayfront plan They met with representatives of the Fish and Wildlife Service to solicit their support of the construction of Tidelands Avenue and to withdraw their opposition to the Bayfront plan~ From the City's standpoint, Mayor Hyde felt the meeting was not successful. City Council Meeting -13- February 28, 1978 In a telephone conversation today, Mayor Hyde said that Mr. Martinson, Director of the Regional office, indicated he would let the City know what his action will be by Friday. A delegation will be meeting with Congressmen and government officials concerning this problem next week in Washington. COUNCIL C0~qENTS Suggestions to make In response to suggestions from Councilman Cox and contact in Washington D. C. Councilman Hobel, Mayor Hyde said he will try to set regarding City matters up a meeting with the Department of Transportation regarding 1-5, the Army Corps of Engineers concerning the flood control channel and with the Department of the Interior on the Fish and Wildlife Commission position while he is in Washington, D~ C. next week. Telegram in support Councilman Hobel referred to the telegram sent to Assemblyman of SB 1 (Behr) Deddeh regarding SB 1 (Behr). Mayor Hyde explained that the Council took action on this at a Council Conference which Councilman Hobel was unable to attend. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. in the Police Auditorium and adjourning to the Council Conference Room, City Hail, at 4:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk