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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/03/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. March 23, 1978 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: 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, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Traffic Engineer Hansen, Transit Coordinator Bloom Guests present: Bob Nelson and Tom Larwin - Metropolitan Transit Development Board 1. STAFF REPORT ON SENIOR The Senior Citizens' Club has requested permission to allow CITIZENS' REQUEST TO Seniors Marketing, Incorporated, through their SCOOP Plan, PARTICIPATE IN "SCOOP" to provide their membership with high quality produce at PLAN (Continued from wholesale prices. Seniors Marketing, Inc., is a California the meeting of 2/21/78) non-profit corporation operating through grants, contribu- tions and volunteer help. The produce is sold at acquisi- tion cost to buying clubs such as Norman Park Senior Club, members must be at least 50 years of age, and products are for individual consumption only. Staff recommended Council support the plan and that the Director of Parks and Recrea- tion be authorized to negotiate with Seniors Marketing, Inc., for the provision of a SCOOP program at Norman Park Center. Letter requesting The Mayor's Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs also approval of pilot submitted a letter requesting approval of the program. program Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Counc±lman SCOOP plan Scott and unanimously carried that the SCOOP plan be supported. 2. PRESENTATION - Mr. Bob Nelson from the Metropolitan Transit Development METROPOLITAN TRANSIT Board gave the Council an overview of the proposed Guideway DEVELOPMENT BOARD Transit Service for the Chula Vista area, presenting com- parative tables for patronage and station volumes, operating statistics, buildings and occupants affected by right of · way acquisitions, proposed parking for the "H" Street station, and relocation problems and possible solutions. Major relocation Mr. Nelson noted that almost all the people who would have in Chula Vista to be relocated are in the area of the proposed "H" Street station in Chula Vista. He discussed some of these problems with the Council. He also commented on the impact of the system on the Chula Vista Shopping Center, the traffic im- pacts, station site locations and the total impact on the community, including service to the new County Administration Center. The parking locations being considered were discussed in detail. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- March 23, 1978 Alternative routes Mr. Nelson described the alternative routes: (1) "F" - 3rd - "I" Street loop, (2) "F" - 5th - "I" Street loop, (3) "I" Street spur, and (4) "H" Street spur going past the Chula Vista Shopping Center and terminating at the County Adminis- tration Center, leaving open the possibility of eventual extension of "H" Street when the area is developed at "H" Street and 1-805. He said they would be closely coordinating with Chula Vista Transit Service for these routes. Staff supportive In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Director of Public of proposals Works Robens said that representatives of MTDB have had several discussions with staff, keeping the City informed, and the staff would recommend support of the proposals. MTDB representatives to Mayor Hyde suggested that representatives of MTDB contact meet with Redevelopment the Redevelopment staff regarding a potential transit staff facility in the Chula Vista Shopping Center. Mr. Nelson agreed this was important and said a meeting would be arranged. MTDB aware of unique A brief discussion was held concerning the allocation of problem in Chula Vista UMTA (Urban Mass Transit Act) Section 5 funds to eligible transit operators. Mayor Hyde explained the City's recom- mendation of the 50/50 formula. Mr~ Nelson said that MTDB is aware of the transit problems in Chula Vista, and recognize that they are different, and that they are working on the 50% limitation problem. 4. DISCUSSION OF EL Councilman Scott suggested that the Council consider Agenda RANCHO DEL REY PLAN Item No. 4 at this time as Councilman Egdahl has another commitment. The Council concurred. City Manager Cole reported that the Planning Commission, at their meeting of March 22, 1978 continued the hearing on the consideration of the P-C zoning of E1 Rancho del Rey until April 19, 1978. a. CITY ATTORNEY'S City Attorney Lindberg referred to his detailed memorandum REPORT to the Council dnted March 21, 1978 concerning this matter and reviewed the background of the request for the con- tinuance of the Planning Commission hearing. He expressed his concern that there was not going to be a consensus between the property ~wner and the City as the General Development Plan modifications as proposed by the Planning staff were not in accordance with the interest and desires expressed by the property owner. Plans differ in open The difference involved open space and density allowed, and space required and City Attorney Lindberg explained that building that into a density allowed zoning ordinance framework for a permanent system of land use control could lead to possible litigation based upon claims of inverse condemnation in the E1 Rancho del Rey planning area. Mr. Lindberg proposed that the provisions of the State Planning Act and the City Code be activated relative to the specific plan approach, which is a more detailed statement of the Council policy on land use control for a particular area of the General Plan. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- March 23, 1978 Economic analysis It was further explained by Mr. Lindberg that the developer presented indicated his intent to introduce entirely new evidence at the Planning Commission hearing - an economic analysis containing new fact and concepts which neither the staff or the developer himself had had an opportunity to examine - which would necessitate a continuance of the hearing. A detailed economic analysis was presented orally at a staff level meeting held on the morning of March 22, and as a result, on the basis of information presented to the Plan- ning Commission that evening, the hearing was continued until April 19, 1978. Procedures under In answer to a question from Councilman Hobel, Mr. Lindberg specific plan outlined outlined in detail the procedures under the specific plan concept, noting that under this concept there is an op- portunity to further eliminate the problems between the property owner and the City and thus eliminate possible court problems. Council discussion A brief discussion followed at this point with the City Attorney answering questions of the Council concerning various plans being subject to the referendum or initiative process. Two plans differ In response to a query from Councilman Cox, Director of in density Planning Peterson said that the difference in the density allowed in the staff plan and in the developers plan was approximately 2,600 units - staff recommended 5,800 and the developer is proposing 8,400. (Councilman Egdahl left the meeting at this time - 5:15 p.m.) 4b. STATUS REPORT (This was covered in discussion under the City Attorney's BY STAFF report.) 3. STAFF REPORT ON RAISED Director of Public Works Robens referred to a wall display TRAFFIC ISLANDS PROPOSED showing the new court facility on "H" Street and described FOR THIRD AND "H" STREET the proposed traffic islands, explaining that they are in the planning stage and have not been finalized. He said staff is studying all aspects of safety and parking needs. Purpose of islands Mr. Roberts described the effect of the islands on traffic and outlined the left and right turns that would be permitted, noting that within a few years it is estimated that there will be approximately 30,000 vehicles a day on "H" Street. He said the islands will function in two ways: (1) to channelize traffic, and (2) hold the traffic signals for the turning movements. Council to review plan The plan is not final as the staff is waiting to see what will happen with the Capital Improvement Program and with the Jarvis/Gann Initiative. In answer to a question from Councilman Scott, ~r. Robens said that before the islands are installed, the plan will be brought to the Council and interested citizens will have an opportunity to make comments. S. YOUTH COMMISSION Mayor Hyde said he has appointed Mark Goodwin to the Youth APPOINTMENT Commission. tie asked Council ratification of the appointment. Appointment ratified It was moved by Counciman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the appointment be ratified. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- March 23, 1978 Councilmembers to Mayor Hyde announced that Councilman Hobel and Councilman serve on committee Cox have consented to serve as the Council committee to work with the hospital and staff with regard to the police evidence problem. 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Cole asked if the Council had any objection to holding the meeting scheduled for April 1, 1978 in the Library Conference Room One for the budget overview presen- tation. Motion to hold It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and Council meeting unanimously carried by those present that the meeting be at Library scheduled for that site. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hyde said he had received a report concerning key items discussed at the meeting of the Sweetwater Authority Board on March 22, 1978: (1) A mailing will be sent to all customers requesting their input concerning water rates; (2) The Board will ask the Council if they can make a pre- sentation at a Council meeting; (3) An Environmental Assess- ment will be posted and published for the meeting on June 14, 1978. Councilman Hobel commented briefly on his attendance at the meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Appreciation expressed Councilman Hobel expressed his appreciation for the pre- for presentation on sentation on E1 Rancho del Rey, commenting that it was E1 Rancho del Rey very informative, ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for March 28, 1978 in the Council Chambers, City Hall.