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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/07/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF T}~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. July 12, 1977 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~ Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation }{all, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Administrative Assistant Boyd The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of July 5, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Ms. Dennie, a member o£ the Chamber of Commerce Board of COUNCIL GUEST, Directors and the Board of Directors of the Town Centre VIVIAN DENNIE Business and Professional Association, was introduced to the Council and the audience by Mayor Hyde. Ms. Dennie is the owner of the ~ird Avenue News. Request for waiver Ms. Dennie presented a request from the Town Centre Business of ordinance provisions and Professional Association that the provisions of the regarding sidewalk sale ordinance regulating sidewalk sales be waived for Saturday, August 27, 1977 for their proposed ~idewalk promotion sale on Third Avenue. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman to staff Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be approved subject to the consent and advice of the staff. ORAL CON~4UNICATIONS There were no oral communications. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. VERIFIED CLAIMS Charlene Valencia and Edmundo Valencia, 8503 Noline Place, FOR DAMAGES San Diego; Delores Lopez and Tony Lopez, 4076 38th Street, San Diego; David Sanchcz, 8503 Noline Place, San Diego; and Grace Yslas, 3034 Ocean View, San Diego, all filed claims in amount of $100,000 each for alleged mistreatment at Rohr Park, Chula Vista on April 10, 1977. Motion to deny and It waa moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman refer to claims adjuster Scott and unanimously carried that the claims be denied and referred to the claims adjuster. b. LETTER OF RESIGNA- Michael B. Kincade, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation TION,PARKS & RECREA~ Commission, submitted his resignation~ effective immediately. TION COMMISSION He has been transferred to the San Jose area as Branch Manager of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association. City Council Meeting -2- July 12, 1977 Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman resignation - letter Cox and unanimously carried that the letter of resignation of appreciation to be accepted with regret and that a letter be prepared to be prepared thank ~. Kincade for his years of service on this Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION 4. PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Hyde announced that this item was continued from the CONSIDERATION OF meeting of July S, 1977 to consider a revised tentative REVISED TENTATIVE subdivision map for Garden Views. He re-opened the public SUBDIVISION MAP FOR hearing. GARDEN VIEWS AT FOURTH AVEbFUE AND The applicant originally submitted a tentative map proposing "K" STREET [Continued to subdivide 3.4 acres located at the northwest corner of from July $, 1977) Fourth Avenue and "K" Street into 22 lots. The subdivision design was predicated on a proposed rezoning of the property from R-1 to R-i-$-P. The rezoning was denied by the City Council on July 5, 1977; therefore, the applicant submitted a revised tentative map subdividing the property into 17 lots based on the existing R-1 zoning. Director of Planning Peterson said the lots have been wid- ened and they now conform to the R-1 district regulations; and, with the exception of that change, the map remains unchanged. The staff has reviewed the conditions of ap- proval as recommended by the Planning Commission, which still fit the revised tentative map, and staff also recom- mends approval. Council discussion Council discussion followed with the staff regarding (1) parking requirements; (2) the 6-foot high combination wood and masonry fence; (3) potential problem of graffiti; (4) the landscaped strip with appropriate plants planned as a buffer between the sidewalk and the wall on "K" Street and on Fourth Avenue; (5) maintenance of the landscaping and fences by a homeowners association; and (6) backup lot treatment. James F. Ashbaugh Mr. Ashbaugh said he was representing Mr. Pritikin, the C£P Associated applicant. He spoke briefly in f~vor of the tentative map, 5558 Magnatron Blvd. specifically noting that 19 spaces are provided on 15 lots San Diego on the cul-de-sac for public parking which is more than that usually provided on public streets. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 8705 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was APPROVING REVISED waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION following vote, to-wit: MAP FOR GARDEN VIEWS, AND CERTIFYING THE AYES; Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Scott NEGATIVE DECLARATION Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent None City Council Meeting ~3~ July 12, 1977 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT of a request for a conditional use permit to restore and APPLICATION TO OPERATE repair fore~gn sports cars which will include painting, SPORTS CAR RESTORATION reupholstering, electrical repair, body work, and the sale GARAGE AT 61S CHULA of small accessories. The property is located in the C-T VISTA STREET IN C-T zone at 615 Chula Vista Street. ZONE ~ JAMES M. DARNELL An Initial Study, IS-77-42, was conducted by the Environ- mental Review Committee and a draft Negative Declaration was certified by the Planning Commission on June 22, 1977. Director of Planning Peterson summarized the staff report, outlining the proposed use of the property and noting that heavy mechanical repairs would not be involved, but the use would include body and fender work and painting. He said the building is presently being used as a garage with the license inadvertently issued without proper clearance, and the business is therefore operating illegally. Mr. Peterson's remarks included discussion of adjacent land use; site characteristics; the difficult vehicular access to the property; the building does not meet Code requirements for a garage; and the staff and Planning Commission conclusion that the proposed garage would be incompatible with the neighborhood, noting that the Planning Commission vote was a tie vote. Council discussion Council discussion ensued regarding the present business not operating under the required conditional use permit, the structure not meeting the current Uniform Building Code requirements,and the tie vote of the Planning Commission with Commissioners Renneisen, Smith and Starr voting in favor of the request and Commissioners Chandler, and Roy and Gayle Johnson voting against the CUP. (Four votes are required to grant a COP.) In answer to a query from Councilman Cox, Mr. Peterson explained that when the current license was transferred from another address in Chula Vista to this address, it was not clued to the Planning Department and a zoning check was not made - it was treated as a transfer from one location to another. James M. Darnell Mr. Darnell said he is making an application for a sports 954 Melrose car restoration garage and not a body and paint shop. He Chula Vista referred to the decision of the Planning Commission being based on a tie vote, and also said that the Environmental committee looked at the property and indicated that appro- priate measures could be taken so the operation would not be lnj~urious to the neighborhood. Notice of Mr. Darnell took exception to receiving a notice from the Code violation City stating that he was operating a business in violation of the City Code as he does not own the building and is not conducting a business there at this time. Primary use of garage Mayor Hyde asked Mr. Darnell, if he said in his opening not for body and statement that he did not intend to do body and paint work. paint work Mr. Darnell said that was not his statement, and reiterated that he is "operating a sports car restoration business and not a body and fender shop," but that he will be doing body work and painting in conjunction with that work. City Council Meeting -4- July 12, 1977 Error in notice of In answer to a query from the Council, staff said that the code violation to notice regarding the code violation was sent to Mr. Darnell be corrected in error. The Building Department will correct the error and direct tke notice to the present owner. Ruben Estrada Mr. Estrada stated he lives next door to the proposed garage 617 Chula Vista Street and he presented a petition to the Council from residents Chula Vista in the area opposing the conditional use permit. His state- ments in opposition to the appeal included (1) lack of adequate parking; (2) noise; (3) additional truck traffic; and (4) that once the CUP is granted, the residents feel they will be unable to have it revoked if the noise and pollution become more hazardous. Mr. Estrada said he felt the garage would be detrimental to the whole area. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilman Scott said he has viewed the property in question and concurred that parking and access would be a problem. Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the appeal be denied. Sa. RESOLUTION NO. 8706 - The Redevelopment Agency on July 7, 1977 approved the APPROVING LOAN TO THE procurement of real estate valuation appraisals for the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY La Jolla/Collins development area. In order to fund the FOR APPRAISALS ON THE appraisals, it is necessary to obtain a loan from the City's TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AND unappropriated reserves in the amount of $25,050 with the APPROPRIATING FUNDS remaining $8,350 to come from the Block Grant Account #630-6300-BG-37. Repayment will be accomplished by utiliza- tion of advance funds now being negotiated with the La Jolla/ Collins group and the subsequent sale of tax allocation bonds. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel~ Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8707 - Cameron Brothers Construction Company has completed the ACCEPTING PUBLIC construction of the quintard Street storm drain from IMPROVEMENTS - QUINTARD First Avenue to west of Second Avenue. After final inspec- STREET STORM DRAIN - tion on June 20, 1977, two items were corrected and construc- EDA PROJECT 07-71-00045 tion has now been completed to the satisfaction of the Di- rector of Public Works and in accordance with the contract documents dated April 6, 1977. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan~Jnous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -5- July 12, 1977 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8708 - T.B. Penick and Sons has completed the construction of the ACCEPTING PUBLIC concrete lined drainage channel through the JLJ Apartment IMPROVEMENTS - complex between Second Avenue and Quintard Street. Four CONSTRUCTION OF items were corrected following a final inspection on May 25, DRAINAGE CHANNEL 1977 and all work has now been completed in accordance with THROUGH JLJ the contract documents dated March 10, 1977 and to the satis- APARTMENTS - EDA faction of the Director of Public Works. PROJECT NO. 07-51-01782 Owner of JLJ Apartments In answer to a query from Councilman Scott regarding in- to pay $2,500 toward voicing of Greater Western Homes (owner of the JLJ Apartments), project Director of Public Works Robens said a letter was forwarded to the owner, who in turn has checked with the manager of the apartments regarding the completion of the project ap- proximately two weeks ago. Staff has had no further response to date concerning the $2,500 which the owner had agreed to pay prior to the award of the contract. Councilman Scott suggested that in the future a line or surety bond be required in situations of this nature. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8709 - The following bids were received on June 3, 1977 for fur- ACCEPTING BIDS AND nishing asphaltic concrete to the City for the period July 1, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1977 through December 31, 1977 (an estimated 4,500 tons of ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FOR asphaltic concrete will be picked up at the vendor's plant THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1977 by City trucks): THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1977 ESTImaTED PRICE MATERIALS USAGE PER TON Sim J. Harris 95-100% max. aggregate 300 Tons $ 12.50 Company 3/8" max. aggregate 3,600 Tons 11.50 1/2" max. aggregate 600 Tons 10.90 TOTAL BID 4,500 Tons $51,690.00 Location of Plant 1-163 at I-1S offramp - San Diego Industrial 95-100% max. aggregate 300 Tons $ 11.50 Asphalt 3/8" max. aggregate 3,600 Tons 10.S0 1/2" max. aggregate 600 Tons 10.50 TOTAL BID 4,500 Tons $47,550.00 Location of Plant 3 miles north of Lakeside on Highway 67 The cost to pick up the materials from Industrial Asphalt is approximately $23,168.00 compared to $9,265.80 for pick up at Sim J. Harris Company - a difference of $13,902.20. City Council Meeting -6- July 12, 1977 Staff recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to Sim J. Harris Company as their bid is lower by approximately $9,700 due to the difference in the cost of picking up the material at the plants. 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. 8710 ~ In February, 1977 the Council approved an agreement with RENEWING CONTRACT WITH Mr. Anthony Ciotti for a six month trial period for services MR. ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR relative to the CHIP program. It is proposed to renew the SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE agreement for a twelve month period and the funds have been CITY'S COMMUNITY HOUSING appropriated in the Block Grant budget. The CHIP effort is IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM a major undertaking of the Block Grant program and is the (CHIP) City's only effort in low and moderatehou§ing. The purpose of the program is to improve living conditions in the neigh- borhood by offering low interest loans and grants to residents. New funds available In answer to a query from Councilman Scott, Director of for home loans Community Development Desrochers said that there is $70,000 available from a new grant for home loans. It is anticipated that the funds can be parlayed into $140,000 in actual loans. Mr. Ciotti will be working with applicants in processing these loans and promoting the program. There is a 15 day cancellation clause which can be exercised by either party if the work load does not require the services of Mr. Ciotti. Mayor Hyde said he has asked Mr. Ciotti to give a presenta- tion at the Mayor/Supervisor's breakfast on the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) in September or November perhaps with pictures showing the developments. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8711 - In 1971 the Council adopted a Policy relating to the require- APPROVING REVISED ment for developers to install street trees in conformance LIST OF APPROVED with an approved street tree list. The list was revised as STREET TREES of June 1, 1977 to update the original list and will be available to interested citizens, City departments and de- velopers. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- July 12, 1977 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8712 ~ The Council approved an agreement with Wilsey & Ham for the ADOPTING GUIDELINES preparation of conceptual plans for Telegraph Canyon Road FOR THE ALIGNMENT AND and Channel. Staff reviewed the plans and prepared a report TYPICAL SECTION FOR sun~narizing the Wilsey ~ Ham study and the EIR, which was TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD certified by the Council, and has made recommendations to AND FOR THE TYPES OF accomplish the implementation of the project. CHANNEL BETWEEN CREST/ OLEANDER AND THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8713 - In accordance with Council direction and the agreement AMENDING 1977-78 FISCAL between the City and the San Diego Unified Port District, BUDGET FOR M3kINTENANCE staff has prepared a budget for maintenance of the "J" OF "J" STREET HARINA Street Marina by the Parks and Recreation Department. Reim- AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS bursement will be received on a quarterly basis from the THEREFOR Port District, thus providing offsetting revenues to cover this appropriation of $19,650 from the unappropriated re- serve of the General Fund. In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl, City Manager Cole said that the intent was that the reimbursement pay- ments would be made quarterly in advance. Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman resolution Hobel and unanimously carried that the resolution be amended to indicate that repayment be made quarterly in advance. Resolution offered, Offered by Councilman Scott, as amended, the reading of the as amended text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8714 - The following three proposals have been received for the ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF audit of City records for the period July 1, 1977 through CARROLL AND PENDLETON, June 30, 1980: ASSOCIATES, CERTIFIED CiEy Redevelopment Block Total PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, Firm Audit Agency Grant Fees_ FOR THE AUDIT OF CITY Carroll and Pendleton, Associates RECORDS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1977-78, 1978-79 Year Ending 6/30/78 5,800 1,500 for both agenc es 1,200 8,500 6/39/79 6,090 Cannot be estimated AND 1979-80 6/~O/B0 5,369 Cannot be estimated Price Watorhous~ and Co. Year Ending 6/30/78 g,000 900 for both agencies 2,590 ll,4o0 6/~0/79 Subject to adjustment ba~ed on cost-of-living index 6/30/80 Subject to adjustmen: based on cost-of-living index Peat Marwick Mitchell and CO. Year Endln3 6/30/70 7,800 1,600 to 3,500 For each a~ency 10,89D - 14,800 6/30/79 8,400 Cannot be estimated - 6/30/80 9,030 Cannot ba e~timated City Council Meeting -8~ July 12, 1977 The Redevelopment Agency audit is billed separately and paid by the Redevelopment Agency; and the Community Develop- ment Block Grant afidit, required by federal law, is charge- able to the grant funds. Staff recommended that the proposal of Carroll and Pendleton, Associates be accepted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hebel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 14. REPORT ON SWEETWATER The Bonita Business and Professional Association submitted CO~qUNITY PLAN a letter to the Council requesting that the City be re- presented at the July 14, 1977 Board of Supervisors public hearing on the Sweetwater Community Plan. In a written report Director of Planning Peterson said the City's planning staff has reviewed the Plan as recommended to the Board of Supervisors and finds no significant conflicts with the City's General Plan; however, under paragraph B.4 of their report, the staff recommended the following two changes to the Sweetwater Community Plan: (a) County land use designations and improvement priori- ties for all lands within the existing municipal boundaries of the City of Chula Vista should be re- moved from the maps and text. The proposals of the Chula Vista General Plan could be applied to these lands. (b) The Sweetwater Community Plan Map should have the following notation on the E1 Rancho del Rey portion: "To obtain the services necessary to permit develop- ment, this area will have to be annexed to the City of Chula Vista. Therefore, anyone preparing develop- ment plans for this property should contact the City of Chula Vista." Concern that approval City Manager Cole expressed a concern that if the Council of resolution would approves the resolut±on recommending approval of the commit the City to Sweetwater Community Plan that it would commit the City to the Plan what is included within the plan - not only the general zoning, but also the text of the plan; and even though the staff monitored the sesslons of the citizens committee, the City was not part of the process in making decisions. Mr. Cole recommended that the Council take no action on the resolution or that the resolution be amended to eliminate the E1 Rancho del Rey area and any other area that is in a continuing planning process by the City. Councilman Hobel discussed the County map of the plan, specifically speaking in regard to density and that certain areas,if they are developed, would annex to the City. 14a. RESOLUTION ~ It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde RECO~qENDING THAT that no action be taken on this resolution. THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVE Councilman Scott expressed his concern that in approving THE SWEETWATER or disapproving the resolution, the Council would be making CO~q~JNITY PLAN a commitment without the due process of public hearings before the Planning Commission and the Council. City Council Meeting ~9- July 12, 1977 In reply to a comment from Councilman Hobel that an appro- priate response should be conveyed to the County regarding the Council's concerns, Director of Planning Peterson re- ferred to the staff recommendation concerning the resolution, emphasizing the two qualifications made to the Plan, if the Council should decide to endorse it. Motion carried The motion to take no action on the resolution carried unanimously. Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman be sent to Board of Hobel that the staff be directed to write a letter to be Supervisors sent to the County Board of Supervisors requesting that the E1 Rancho del Rey area be removed from the Sweetwater Com- munity Plan for their planning purposes. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde that a letter be drafted to the Board of Supervisors indicating that on this Plan, the City of Chula Vista wishes to note that the zoning designation indicated for the unincorporated area of the map, which is completely surrounded by the City of Chula Vista, is in- consistent with the zoning pattern of the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista; and that this area inevitably will develop to City plans. No second to motion The substitute motion died for lack of a second. Suggested amendment In response to a request from Councilman Hobel, City Attorney to resolution Lindberg stated revised language suggested as an amendment to the resolution - in lieu of Subsection "b" - "The unin- corporated area of E1 Rancho del Rey should not be included within the Sweetwater Community Plan although the density allowances do not conflict with existing concepts for develop- ment. Said area should await the completion of currently ongoing planning processes within the City of Chula Vista to which the citizens committee be requested to make appropriate input, but should not be included in the initial Sweetwater Community Plan until the City of Chula Vista is prepared to establish both a Planned Community Zone and an amendment to the General Plan." In response to a comment from Mayor Hyde that it is inap- propriate for the County to exclude the unincorporated area from the Plan, Mr. Lindberg said the intent could be elabo- rated to indicate that the citizens committee which is making the recommendations on the Sweetwater Community Plan should hold that area in abeyance as far as definitive plan- ning is concerned - to say that they have considered it and recognize that the City of Chula Vista is presently under- going a planning process to which they will contribute and made note of their input. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that a letter be sent to the County containing the verbage as stated by Mr. Lindberg. Intent clarified In answer to a request from Mayor Hyde to restate the intent, by City Attorney City Attorney Lindberg said the intent is to inform the Board of Supervisors that the City does not wish to have the unin- corporated area of E1 Rancho del Rey given any designated density at this point in time by the adoption of the Sweet- water Community Plan as the City is presently undertaking a program of analysis of the General Plan and the zoning for thc areA~ and ~hat the County would indicate in their Plan that that area will have developed -- zoning and planning - in accordance with the process being undertaken by the City of Chula Vista, inasmuch as that area will develop in the City of Chula Vista. City Council Meeting 710- July 12, 1977 Suggestion that letter Councilman Hobel asked that the language in the letter include area east of include the area east of 0ray Lakes Road - in the F1 Otay Lakes Road Rancho del Rey plan of record. Mayor Hyde suggested that tke letter should also indicate that there are significant areas contiguous to the City but outside of the City boundaries in which there is a conflict between the City's General Plan and the Plan under considera- tion by the County. Addition to motion - Councilman Scott said he would include in the motion the suggestions as made by Mayor Hyde and Councilman Hobel. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. 15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON STATUS A paramedic program was started for the City of Chula Vista OF PARAMEDIC and two adjacent fire districts on March 15, 1977. The PROGRAM Council had requested that staff provide a report regarding the success of the program for the first meeting in July; however, a full evaluation will not be available until July 26, 1977. Data collected over the reporting period will be discussed at the "base station" hospital meeting on July 14 when several remaining problems should also be resolved, and a report will subsequently be made to the Council on July 26, 1977. Motion to hold Item It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox 1S until July 26, 1977 and unanimously carried that this item be held over until July 26, 1977. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 16. STATUS REPORT - The Council had requested a report and recommendation on EMPLOYMENT OF the feasibility of employing senior citizens to work for SENIOR CITIZENS the City. After reviewing the City's rules and regulations, and programs in other jurisdictions, in a written report, Director of Personnel Bigge said staff made recommendations in the following three areas: (1) Publicize the City's interest in employing senior citizens in specific job classifications such as Seasonal Assistant and Recreation Aide--positions which are unclassified and part-time; (2) Work with senior citizen groups to determine the feasibility of contracting specific landscape maintenance projects and/ or crafts instruction with the organization acting as the contractor; and (3) There is a possibility that CETA funds would be granted specifically for a senior citizen work program, Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Report on work Councilman Egdahl reported that an inquiry had been made experience program by the City to thc Regional Employment and Training Consor- for seniors tium regarding a work experience program for seniors under one of the CETA title. He said that while it is too late this year to have a direct contract, the City can still participate through San Diego Kind Corporation, which has the contract and who could provide the work experience program personnel for the City. City Council Meeting -11,. July 12, 1977 Councilman Egdahl also suggested that the staff plan ahead in considering proposals to be submitted late this summer or fall when RETC will be announcing new funds (several million) which will be available under the Federal Govern- ment Title VI program. More information will be forth- coming from RETC on this and it is anticipated that they will accept proposals in October or November. Information to be made Mayor Hyde directed the Deputy City Clerk to make this available to Mayor's information available to Mr. Jim Mohr, Senior Citizen Committee on Senior Coordinator for the City, and to Mr. Sam Fishman, the Affairs and staff Chairman of the Mayor's ad hoc committee on senior affairs. 17. REPORT - CITY At the meeting of July S, 1977 Councilman Scott questioned ATTORNEY'S BUDGET the budgeting of both the position of Assistant and Deputy City Attorney. In a written report, City Attorney Lindberg clarified that although the office organization shows a Deputy City Attorney, it was never the intent to fill both this position and the Assistant City Attorney position, and the approved budget provides for only five full-time positions - City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Secretary to the City Attorney, Secretary II, and one Administrative Aide/Law Clerk. In the event the applicant selected is not highly experienced, it is the intent to fill the lower level position of Deputy City Attorney. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Cox that the report be accepted. Council discussion The Council and staff discussed in detail the positions budgeted in the City Attorney's office, clarifying that in addition to the Law Clerk, only one position will be filled - t'he Assistant City Attorney or the Deputy City Attorney - depending on the level of experience of the applicant selected. Budget to be In response to a request from Councilman Scott that the reviewed for motion made at the budget session be made available for clarification review in connection with this staffing, Mayor Hyde said it would be appropriate for the City Manager to examine the budget to make sure there is no disagreement or misunder- standing as to what the budget provides for regarding this item as clarified tonight. Motion carried The motion to accept the report carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Position to be In answer to a query from the Council, City Attorney Lindberg filled soon said the position should be filled this week. Councilman Hobel suggested that when the position is filled, that the fiscal impact be shown on the budget. City Council Meeting ~12- July 12, 1977 18. REPORT ON PROPOSED At the meeting of June 28, 1977 the Council voted to include SCHEDULE FOR DESIGN construction of traffic signals on "L" Street at First and AND CONSTRUCTION OF Second Avenues in the CIP for FY 77-78. In a written TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT report Director of Public Works Robens said that the pre- "L" STREET/FIRST sent schedule calls for installation of traffic signals AVENUE AND "L" STRE£T/ modifications at Fourth Avenue/"H" Street by December 1, SECOND AVENUE 1977 to improve traffic flow during the Christmas holiday season. Due to the importance of this intersection, staff recommended that the traffic signals on "L" Street be designed and installed after modifications to Fourth Avenue/ "H" Street are complete. Under this schedule, the traffic signals on "L" would be installed no later than April, 1978. Delay to budgeted In answer to a question from Councilman Egdahl, Director of projects Public Works Robens said that if the Council accepts the staff recommendation, other signal projects which are budgeted with a higher priority will be pushed back. Motion for signals to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman be installed in sequence Scott that t~se signals (on "L" Street at First and Second), to approved projects ~f' they are,'fnstalled,~ be designed' ' and installed' at the end of the year in sequence to those that have already been ap- proved - and that they get no special treatment. Council discussion Council and staff discussed the various signal installations approved or now in progress and the problems and time element of possible delays. It was determined that one signal that might be delayed two to three months would be one at Telegraph Canyon Road and Brandywine. Director of Public Works Robens said that due to delays in receiving telemetry equipment, the signals on "L" Street may be delayed approximately nine months, and thus may not affect the installation of the signal on Brandywine. Motion carried The motion to install signals "in sequence,' on "L" Street at First and Second Avenues carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilman Cox, Absent: None 19. REPORT - WATER The Council received a communication from the Otay Municipal CONSERVATION/PARK Water District, requesting that staff explore possible means DEVELOPMENT of conserving water and further requesting delay in open apace and slope planting. In a written report, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall said that the Parks and Recreation Department has been voluntarily complying with this request on all projects. He outlined two neighborhood sites (Brandywine/Sequoia and Loma Verde/SDG&E) which were budgeted last fiscal year and which are now ready for completion with turf establishment. Due to the Cit~!slarge investment in these sites, staff rec- ommended that they be completed as quickly as pessible and that present water conservation methods then be practiced. Mr. Hall's report indicated that the whele area of design, water usage and environmental control will require an in- depth evaluation and staff is presently compiling a report on this area of concern which will be forwarded to the Council. City Council Meeting ~13~ July 12, 1977 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and staff directed to complete the neighborhood sites using the best water conservation methods available. 20. STATUS REPORT - In 1975, the City entered into an agreement with the County SECTION 8 EXISTING of San Diego which designated the County Housing Authority HOUSING PROGRAM as the Housing Authority for the City. The County Housing Authority is responsible for the administration of the HUD funded Section 8 Existing Housing Program whereby lower income residents receive rental assistance payments. Shortage of units In a written report, Director of Community Development in the County Desrochers stated that the Housing Authority has currently certified 122 families in Chula Vista for participation in the program. Th~ current allocation of units has been ex- hausted and it is estimated that HUD will provide the County Housing Authority with 500 units for various jurisdictions. The City's third year Housing Assistance Plan has a goal of 100 Section 8 Existing units, and the Housing Authority has received almost S00 inquiries from Chula Vista residents. Staff recommended that the City continue to support the County Housing Authority's endeavor to obtain additional units from HUD. Council discussion Council discussion followed with staff concerning: (1) the goal of 100 Section 8 Existing units; (2) definition of units; (3) how units are assigned; (4) complaints; and (5) the level of income to qualify a person who would not have to pay more than 25% of his income for rent. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT 21. JOINT CONFERENCE The Council received a notice regarding a joint conference SCHEDULED BY BOARD scheduled for August 11, 1977 at the County Administration OF DIRECTORS OF Center in San Diego by the Spring Valley Sanitation District SPRING VALLEY and the Otay Municipal Water District, and other designated SANITATION DISTRICT entities, to consider sewage disposal problems. RELATIVE TO ALTER- NATIVE M~THODS OF SOLVING SEWACE DISPOSAL PROBLEMS I ~ Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl [ · to attend meeting and unanimously carried that the City Manager have a staff i · member attend this meeting. Response taped and Mayor Hyde announced that he taped a one minute, twelve aired to Channel 39 second response to Channel 39's editorial (regarding their protest against protest against the construction of the "South Bay Regional South Bay Regional Center Court Complex") which has been aired and will be shown again tonigkt at 11;00 p.m, and tomorrow at 7:25 a.m. and at 12 noon. Mayor Hyde said subsequently he had a meeting with Mr. Fox and Mr. Grey of Channel 39 and they had an oppor- tunity' ~o: discuss the matter and tour the court facilities and tke site of tke Regional Center, together with represen- tatives of the Court, the staff, and the County. City Council Meeting ,14- July 12, 1977 Mayor Hyde referred to the matter of R-l-5 zoning discussed in recent meetings~ and expressed his concern that there may be some ~isunderstanding o£ the Council's intent in regard to this zoning. Motion to revise R-i~-5 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, and seconded by Councilman zoning ordinance Egdahl that the zoning ordinance be revised to clarify the Council's intent with regard to those instances where R-i-S zoning would be utilized in lieu of the standard R-1 zoning: specifically that it should indicate the zoning be utilized in circumstances where there are unusual costly public improvements, such as drainage to be considered; that the plan will provide for a collection of onsite open spaces with emphasis on "onsite"; that the plan has some exceptional design merit or there is some other problem for which the R-l-5 zoning can be utilized as a potential solution. Motion clarified In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Mayor Hyde clarified the motion to state that the revision should go through the proper process in amending ordinances. Suggestion for all Councilman Scott expressed his concern that this motion R-1-5's robe reviewed states conclusions prior to a public hearing. He suggested that the staff and Commission be charged with looking over all R4-5% and reviewing it. Further clarification Mayor Hyde further clarified his motion that the comments of motion he made as "potential consideration would be hypothetical." Motion carried The motion, as clarified, carried unanimously. Vacancies on Boards Mayor Hyde noted that there are a number of persons who are and Commissions no longer serving on Boards and Commissions as their terms have ended and they did not seek reappointment. Motion for letters and It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott a resolution of apprecia- and unanimously carried that letter of appreciation be sent tion be sent to former to Mr. Grover Starr, Planning Commission; Dr, Delbert Hughes, members of Boards Parking Place Commission; Mr. Robert Skartvedt, Environmental and Commissions Control Commission; and that a Resolution be prepared for Mr. Harry La Bore, Library Board of Trustee; - in apprecia- tion of their fine services to the City. Applications received Mayor Hyde announced that 43 applications have been received for Boards and to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission, Parking Place Commission vacancies Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Board. Motion to conduct It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and interviews July 23, 1977 unanimously carried that the Council interview candidates at 8:00 a.m. for Council appointments to Boards and Commissions on Saturday, July 23, 1977 commencing at 8:00 a.m. Councilman Hobel announced that he will not be here on July 23rd. COUNCIL CO~qENTS Action regarding Councilman Hobel said tke Council took a position last week UMTA Section S regarding the UMTA Section S money, and he has now received Allocation a letter from the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board asking that the Council support the opposite position 80~20. He said that he will assume the Council action will not be changed by this letter and he will be voting on the 50-50 split next Monday. Council concurred. City Council Meeting ~15~ July 12, 1977 Suggestion for order Councilman Hobel referred to the Consent Calendar of the of agenda items agenda where there are several items on some occasions and none on others. He suggested that the Council consider, on all the resolutions, that the Council review the agenda and any items that need to be held for discussion be pulled, and tke remainder of the items be voted on in one motion to facilitate the process during the meetings. Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman resolutions in one Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council try for a motion unless items while that at the start of the group of resolutions, the are held for discussion Councilmen and Mayor speak up if there are any they want to pull, and if none are pulled, they will all be taken in one motion. In Council discussion following, it was clarified that this would be all resolutions under "Resolutions and Ordinances, First Reading" and that there will be no "Consent Calendar." City now has one of Councilman Egdahl said that the first meeting of the newly 13 votes on RETC constituted RETC Policy Board met this week - including Policy Board representatives from Escondido and Oceanside. All votes now have the new weighted vote formula, which means the City now has one of the 13 votes that can be cast. He explained that a quorum for business is any seven votes so that any three persons from the City of San Diego and the County, plus one other from any city or four persons will be a quorum. He also said the Department of Labor represen- tative indicated his appreciation for the elimination of the 22-day veto. Parking problem Councilman Egdahl reported that there have been several with spaces reserved problems with the reserved parking places {or the Council- for Council members in ~haring parking with the Municipal Court Judges who feel they have priority during the day. He suggested that the parking arrangements be clarified to preclude any further misunderstandings. Motion for City Manager It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl to clarify parking and unanimously carried that the City Manager contact the arrangements with administrative officer of the Court to resolve the parking Court Judges problem. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Session and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held at the conclusion of the agenda for this meeting for litigation purposes. Paramedic program Ms. Dennie made reference to an article in the Star-News report on regarding the paramedic program, and in response to her July 26, 1977 question regarding an audit, Mayor Hyde stated that a full report will be made by the staff on the paramedic program at the Council meeting on July 26, 1977 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m. to the Council Conferences scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk