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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/08/25 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. August 25, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting was held on the above date beginning at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Scott Councilmen absent: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Parks Superintendent Bradstreet, Recreation Superintendent White, Senior Administrative Analyst Knefler 1. PRESENTATION BY Due to illness of the Metropolitan Transit Board represen- REPRESENTATIVES OF tative, the presentation was postponed. THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BOARD 2. REPORT ON STATE City Manager Cole said the materials presented to the PARK GRANTS Council covered three areas: (1) an update on the existing budgeted items, (2) proposals for use of State Block Grant money, and (3) proposals for solving the tennis facilities problem. It is important for staff to get Council direction in order to complete grant applications and move forward on various projects. Suggestion to hold Mayor Hyde commented that since there were only three Council action on members of the Council present, it might be desirable major items until a to act only on items of a minor nature and hold decisions full Council is present on major items until a full Council is present - with the exception of action that might be needed for staff to meet deadlines. Progress report on Director of Parks and Recreation Hall reviewed the staff projects funded for report (on file in the office of the City Clerk) showing FY 1977-78 "A" items as an updated status report on projects funded for FY 1977-78 with a summary of Park Acquisition and Development funds. He said progress is being made on all these projects which include (1) San Diego Gas and Electric Company Park - $142,500; (2) Brandywine Park Development, Phase II - $10,600; (3) Comfort Station at Golf Course - $18,000; and (4) Relocation of Old Chamber of Commerce Building - $24,000. Park Bond Act of 1976 Mr. Hall discussed Item B-1 - State, Urban and Coastal funds - $307,187 Park Bond Act of 1976 funds in amount of $307,187. The deadline for making application for these funds is September 15, and if an application is not submitted, there would be considerable delay in making application next year for the following fiscal year. State Block Grant Mr. Hall said Item B-2 covered State Block Grant money in money - $47,580 - the amount of $47,580 for Urban Open Space and Recreation must be matched Program. This is a previously approved project which with 25% local funds requires 25% matching funds and the local source can be from any area except State Bond funds. He said the staff has also just received information that the City is now eligible for an additional $47,000. However, if no action is taken at this time, this will be deferred for another year. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- August 25, 1977 Staff recommended approval of this item for Solar Heating - Park Way Pool and to include re-roofing and renovation of gymnasium lighting system, with the appro- priation of $15,860 from the unappropriated balance of PAD (Park Acquisition & Development) funds to cover the City's 25% share under the State Block Grant. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Item B-2 - Solar Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the Heating at Park Way staff recommendation on Item B-2 be approved. Pool - (State Block Grant) Conceptual plan - San The Council and staff discussed the conceptual plan for Diego Gas and Electric development of the San Diego Gas and Electric right of Company Park way park including (1) approval of the plan by the Advisory Committee, (2) use of a median green belt with native plant material as a buffer, (3) trail system, (4) the play area removed from Hilltop Drive, and (5) the sand field for over-the-line softball. Concern regarding Mayor Hyde commented on the "asphaltic concrete walkways common bicycle path to serve as both a bicycle path and a track for jogging." and jogging track Me expressed concern that this might not be compatible. Motion for separate It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the plan be modified to bicycle path reflect the bicycle path separate from the pedestrian walkway. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Council discussion ensued concerning a master plan for bicycle paths, the problem of enforcing use of such paths, bicycle path as a safety route for children going to Loma Verde, and adequate markings for bicycle paths. Motion to provide It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman for future bicycle Scott and unanimously carried by those present that path as part of provisions be made in the plan for a bicycle path at a network some future date as part of a bicycle path network. Problem of dogs Councilman Scott expressed concern regarding the abuse of in the park areas park use by people who take their dogs to park areas and questioned the proposal of a sand field. Park Superintendent gradstreet explained that dogs are a problem and the park maintenance crews do have to clean up after them; however, it might be worthwhile to use sand in view of water conservation efforts. Council discussion followed concerning the dog problem and enforcement problems in this regard, the location of the restrooms, police security and protection from vandals, particularly at night. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the conceptual plan for conceptual plan for the San Diego Gas and Electric Company right of way park SDG&E Park be approved, subject to the modifications suggested: making provisions for a separate bike trail and a security door on the restroom. Counc±lman Cox suggested that it might be premature to take this action until the Advisory Committee has had an opportunity to make their final recon~endation. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- August 25, 1977 No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Concern regarding Councilman Scott expressed reservations regarding Item B-1 - remodeling of Park State Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976 - $307,187. Way Center He said he was concerned about using the funds to remodel the Park Way Recreation Center and suggested that this item be held over for a full Council. The Council and staff discussed this matter in detail and staff outlined the importance of this center to the community: There will be a brand new structure, not just a modification to the old building; the gymnasium and pool are focal points of major recreational activities in the community serving adults, youth and children; the advantages of solar heating; the closing of the Boys Club at Greg Rogers will add to use of Park Way Center; the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Downtown Business Association support the concept. Motion to consider this It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman item on September 6 Scott that this matter be brought back to the City Council for consideration at the first meeting of September - September 6. Problem in maintaining Director of Building and Housing Grady commented on the old Youth Center Youth Center Building and the problem staff has in maintaining it - it is 36 years old and the floors are very bad; the heating is bad; the rest rooms need renova- tion; it would be expensive to remodel. Substitute motion to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman have staff apply for Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the the grant staff go ahead and apply for the grant. Discussion: Item C-I/ The Council and staff discussed in-depth the matter of Chula Vista Tennis expanding the Tennis Center at Southwestern College and Center, and C-2/ providing lighting for the 10 Southwestern College tennis Southwestern Tennis courts. Staff proposed construction of four additional Court Lighting night-lighted courts at the center at a cost of approxi- mately $108,000 and to provide lighting at the 10existing courts at a cost of approximately $125,355. It was recom- mended that a joint powers agreement be made with Southwestern College to share the lighting costs with the City's share to be approximately $62,678. Discussion included alternatives of (1) providing courts in other areas of the City; (2) construction of additional courts or lighting existing courts; (3) demand or neces- sity of having a tennis pro; (4) minimum of 10 courts needed to support a pro; (5) advantages of having a pro for professional lessons or desirability of having a part time leader with lighted courts; (6) staff recommendation favoring tennis pro with 12 courts; and (7) whether a pro shop would compete with College book store for tennis supplies (tennis balls, racquets, etc.). The consensus was that further discussion would be desirable on these matters. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox Item C-1 and C-2 to and unanimously carried by those present that this matter a Council Conference be continued to another Council Conference sometime when there will be a full Council to consider Item C-1 and C-2 (of the staff's report). Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- August 25, 1977 Staff to continue to In answer to a request from staff, the Council concurred investigate services that if the services of a pro can be obtained with four of a pro courts at the facility at Southwestern, the staff should continue to investigate this possibility. Decision is not final yet on the additional four courts. Staff exploring Mr. Hall commented that Item C-3 - Night-Lighted Sports possibility of Field ($110,000) was for Council information only in night-lighted response to the direction to explore the possibility of sports field constructing a lighted softball field on a school facility. A report will be coming back to the Council on this matter if a joint powers agreement can be worked out with the High School District. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (None) MAYOR'S REPORT Suggestion to expand Mayor Hyde suggested that serious consideration be given Greg Rogers Park to the expansion of Greg Rogers Park by substantial area as an answer to a number of problems: (1) providing for an athletic field complex that was turned down at Brandywine and Main Street; (2) provide for a night-lighted softball field; (3) provide for tennis courts; (4) possibly provide a fire fighter training facility; and (5) supple- ment the open space in that area - all these things to be considered in conjunction with plans the school district has for development of future schools that could be con- sidered in the City's parks and recreation facilities program. Motion to examine It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman feasibility of Scott that the staff be directed to examine the feasi- expanding Greg bility of expanding Greg Rogers Park to the east to Rogers Park provide for those things that he mentioned. Mr. Hall said there is a tentative proposal for develop- ment in this area, but staff would need some time to do a total re-study. Motion carried - The motion carried unanimously by those present. Report to come back The Council concurred that the report should come back in one month in one month with consideration to be given to expanding the Park by 15 to 20 acres. Report to be made In response to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Hall said on senior services that a report will be coming back to the Council regarding center at Loma Verde the proposal for a senior citizens center at Loma Verde, including source of funding, (with a grant or Title V funds). Suggestion that services Councilman Scott expressed his concern regarding proposals be considered only when for various services throughout the City. He suggested there is a need and that consideration be given only when there is a need demand and a demand for a service in an area. COUNCIL COMMENTS Request from Bonita Councilman Cox said that the Bonita Optimist Club is Optimist Club negotiating with the County of San Diego to turn the Colonel Goode property next to Rohr Park into either a Bonita Community Center or to develop it into a Youth Hostel type of facility. They are asking the County Board of Supervisors for approval and would like to have support from the City of Chula Vista. Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- August 25, 1977 Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor in support of request Hyde that the staff be directed to come back to the Council with a resolution in support of this endeavor. Councilman Scott spoke in favor of referring this to staff for suggestions and recommendations so that the Council would be aware of all ramifications. The Council concurred that a resolution could be prepared with staff comments. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. MTDB route approved Councilman Scott referred to an article he saw in the by Board of Supervisors San Diego evening paper regarding the Board of Supervisors approving the MTDB route going down Interstate 8 by a vote of 4-1, rather than the San Diego/National City/ Chula Vista/San Ysidro route. He suggested that the City should fight to get the route approved through South Bay. Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman check into City recourse Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the to have route go staff look into this and see what reaction the City through South Bay Council should have to take a position at the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Deputy City Clerk