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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/06/14 MINUTES OF A REGUI~uR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. June 14, 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 }~bel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, Transit Coordinator Connor, Director of Personnel Bigge, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor ltyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of May 26, June 2, 3, 6, 7 ~ 8, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Hyde welcomed Mr. Kolk to the meeting, htr. Kolk is KEN KOLK, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Com- COUNCIL GUEST merce and Chairman of its City Beautification Committee. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3. Request to speak on City Attorney Lindberg noted that the representatives of negotiations impasse-- the Police Association have been meeting with the Council's Police Officers representatives for many weeks under the procedures set Association forth in the Myers-Millias-Brown Act. An impasse meeting was held with the City Council, and Mr. Lindberg added, he feels that the Police Association has effectively exhausted their remedies and procedures as set forth under the Brown Act. It would not be appropriate to appear before the Council again to restate the Association's position. ~he request for a change in the pension right was rejected by the Council. City Manager Cole stated he could not give the Council his recommendation as to fringe benefits for the Police at this time because it would cut off all possibility of further negotiations. This recommendation will be given to the Council at the public hearing to be held on June 21, 1977. At the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Hyde allowed Police Agent Stille to speak,making note of the fact that this is not an impasse meeting and it is not negotiations. Police Agent Stille Police Agent Stille commented that the Council had asked that the Police Association team return to the Council if it was interested in continuing with the negotiations. Mr. Stille said they would like to return to negotiations as much as the City but not in the present setting. The Asso- ciation voted on June 9 [55 to 2) not to return to negotia- tions unless all areas are covered: wages, hours and working conditions and included in those are retirement benefits. City Council Meeting -2- June 14, 1977 Mr. Stille asked that an arbitrator from the State Coun- ciliatory Board be called in for the benefit of his (or her) opinion. He is not suggesting binding arbitration - just the opinion of a third party. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Executive Session Egdahl that the Council recess into Executive Session at the present time for the purpose of discussing personnel negotiations. Discussion of motion The Council discussed going into Executive Session at the close of the meeting and/or waiting to hear from the Fire- fighters Association who have also asked to speak to the Council at this meeting. Motion amended Councilman Scott amended his motion to state that the Coun- cil recess to Executive Session after the testimony given by the Firefighters Association. Councilman Egdahl agreed to the second. Motion and The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: amendment carried AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilmen Cox, Hyde Absent: None Donald Byrum Mr. Byrum stated that the Firefighters are also at an im- Firefighters Association passe; this is actually the third impasse - one on May 13, June 1 and another on June 10. On June 9, they reached an agreement with the City on a contract and on June 10, the City called them back in and said they couldn't honor that agreement. Mr. Byrum stated that the Firefighters want the City to honor that agreement which called for: 5% increase effective July 1, 1977;56 hour work week to begin in October; eliminating the Class A uniform; institute New Year's Day as a floating holiday; City to pay premiums on improved medical health plan for employees and dependents; City to maintain promotional eligibility list within 60 days of each other; eliminate bilingual pay for the members of this unit; modify the call-back to $20 flat rate plus premium pay for actual time worked; change acting position policy from three shifts to one shift. Mr. Byrum added that this agreement reached on June 9 costs the City less than any proposal made by the City so far. In answer to the Council's query, Mr. Byrum said that they get different figures at every meeting; however, the Associa- tion's figures come up to 5.65% total. City Manager's comments Mr. Cole explained that at the June 9 meeting, there was no binding agreement. Both teams had to get further ap- proval of the proposed agreement. Mr. Byrum remarked that he immediately polled the Firefighters and by Sunday afternoon, had received approval with the exception of the uniforms - the Firefighters wanted to keep the uniforms. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. City Council Meeting -3~ June 14, 1977 City's position regarding Mayor Hyde stated that the City is willing to enter into Police Officers' mediation with the Police Officers Association under the Association sponsorship of the State of California Conciliatory Service. Police Agent Stille said it was his understanding that a mediator will attempt to settle differences without a public fact~finding presentation. Both sides had previously agreed that mediation would not solve anything. They ~ould prefer to have an arbitrator who would do the fact- finding and then make this public. Police Agent Stille said he would think about this proposal tonight and notify the Personnel Officer in the morning regarding the Associa- tion's position. City's position regarding Mayor Hyde notified Mr. Byrum that the Council has fully Firefighters Association considered the comments made and reviewed all proceedings described by the City Manager and the negotiating team. At this point, the Council still pursues the same criterion and guidelines for negotiations with the Firefighters. The Council is ~lexible and there is room in which to negotiate. The Council hopes the Firefighters will go back to the ne- gotiating table. As a fiscally-responsible body, the Council has determined that there is just so much they can allocate to changes in employment compensation - the total package is firm, but within the framework of that total amount, the Council is flexible. Mr. Byrum again asked that the Council approve the package as agreed to on June 9, 1977. Mayor Hyde stated that the Council does not approve the package. 4. WRITTEN CON~qUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR LEFT- Mr. Burns, 130 Whitney Street, Chula Vista, requested TURN ARROWS AT consideration of installing left-turn signals along "H" FOURTH AND "H" Street on all cross streets from Third Avenue to Broadway. STREET INTERSEC- TION,DAVID BURNS Proposed for funding Director of Public Works Robens stated that this item is under Revenue Sharing one of those proposed for funding under Revenue Sharing projects to be considered by the Council on June 21. Motion to notify It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel Mr. Burns and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to in- form Mr. Burns of Council's action in this regard. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES S. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and placed as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearings on items S and 6. REZONING 0.44 ACRE AT THIRD AVENUE Director of Planning Peterson explained that the applicant EXTENSION AND is requesting rezoning for a .44 acre parcel located at KIMBALL TERRACE the northwesterly corner of Third Avenue extension and FROM R-1 TO R~3~P-12 -- Kimball Terrace from R-1 to R~3-P-12 for the purpose of MICHAEL J. ROARK constructing a 5~unit apartment complex. The proposed density of 12 dwelling units per acre is in conformance with the maximum limit for the Medium Density Residential designation of the General Plan. City Council Meeting -4- June 14, 1977 Mr. Peterson noted that the Negative Declaration on this project was certified by the Planning Commission on March 17, 1977. On May 25, 1977 the Planning Commission recommended the change of zone from R-1 to R-3-P-12 in accordance with their Resolution PCZ~77~I. Director of Planning Peterson answered the Council's ques- tions concerning the proposed development stating that the "P" Precise Plan Modifying District guidelines will ensure the compatibility of the multiple-family development with the adjacent single-family area. Traffic speed Councilman Scott questioned what consideration was given to the speed of traffic along this area. Mr. Peterson stated that the Planning and Public Works staff studied this in some depth. Initially, it was agreed that access should be taken off Kimball Terrace; however, it was deter- mined that it would have an adverse affect on the homes in Kimball Terrace. The access point, therefore, was relocated on Third Avenue to line up with Seavale (south end of the median divider). Both the Planning and Public Works' staff agreed that this access point would be more acceptable than one on Kimball Terrace. Public hearings closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearings on items 5 and 6 were closed. Sa. ORDINANCE NO. 1751 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be AMENDING ZONING MAPS placed on its first reading and that the reading of the ESTABLISHED BY SECTION text be waived by unanimous consent. 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THIRD AVENUE EXTENSION AND KIMBALL TERRACE FROM R-1 TO R-3-P-12 AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING Speaking against Councilman Scott spoke against the motion stating the the motion danger of another opening onto Third Avenue. The traffic here is extremely fast and it would be completely unsafe. Motion carried The motion to place the Ordinance on first reading carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson referred to his written re- CONSIDERATION OF port to Council in which he discussed the applicant's pro- PRECISE PLAN FOR posal to construct a S-unit apartment building on the pro- DEVELOPMENT OF 0.44 perry. ACRE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND KIMBALL TERRACE WITH FIVE APARTMENT UNITS City Council Meeting -5- June 14, 1977 Mr. Peterson noted the existing site characteristics de- tailing the precise plan, parking, setbacks, landscaping and architecture stating that the proposed development either meets or exceeds the precise plan guidelines recom- mended as part of the rezoning approval regarding private open space, access and setbacks. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 8656 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 0.44 ACRE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TIIIRD AVENUE AND KIMBALL TERRACE WITH FIVE APARTMENT UNITS Speaking against motion Councilman Scott reiterated his remarks made under item 5. Motion carried The offer of the resolution carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor ttyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. APPLYING THE "P" PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING Director of Planning Peterson submitted a plat of the area DISTRICT TO PROPERTY ON noting the boundaries of the proposed "P" Modifying District. BOTH SIDES OF "H" STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE In a written report to Council, Mr. Peterson explained that AND THE SOUTHERLY in April 1976 (Resolution 8119) the Council determined that BOUNDARY OF THE THIRD al/ development proposals on properties on both sides of AVENUE PROJECT AREA Third Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets and on "H" Street between Third and Fourth Avenues would be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the City Council until the Third Avenue Project area boundary was established and the "P" Modifying District imposed upon the properties located out- side of the Redevelopment Project area. Mr. Peterson added that the Third Avenue Project Area has since been established and those properties lying within the Project Area boundaries are no longer affected by the resolution whereas the pro- perties along "H" Street are outside the boundaries and are still subject to the resolution. Mr. Peterson discussed the application of the "P" Modifying District stating it is now appropriate to rescind the interim resolution (8119) and establish the review of development plans in this area as provided for in the "P" Precise Plan Modifying District. In answer to Council's question, Mr. Peterson stated that the "P" designator would have the same architectural control as the "D" modifier. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting ~6~ June 14, 1977 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1752 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was AMENDING ZONING MAPS waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the ESTABLISHED BY SECTION following vote, to-wit: 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde REZONING PROPERTY ON Noes: None BOTH SIDES OF "H" Absent: None STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE THIRD AVENUE PROJECT AREA FROM C-O TO C-O-P AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIYE DECLARATION 8. PUBLIC HEARING ~ This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. FORMATION OF OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 8 Director of Public Works Robens remarked that on May 24, (RANCHO ROBINHOOD, 1977 the City Council, by Resolution 8633, declared the UNIT #3) AND APPROVAL City's intention to establish Open Space District #8 OF SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS setting this meeting for a public hearing to hear persons in favor of or objecting to the formation of the proposed district. In a written report, Mr. Robens explained that Mr. Robert E. Casey, President of Robinhood Homes Unit #3 Subdivision submitted the petition to form the Open Space District (April 20, 1977). The boundary of the District is the same as the boundary for Robinhood Homes Unit #3 Subdivision. The lots to be maintained are 242, 243, 244, 245 and 246 on the final map of the subdivision. The improvements to be maintained are landscaping, plant material and irriga- tion systems. Mr. Robens estimated the annual maintenance cost for the District to be $26,700 which will be assessed equally against each dwelling unit for a total of 110 units. The assessment cost for each dwelling will be $237 a year. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the cost of the Districts. regarding cost to City Councilman Egdahl noted the staff's statement that there would be no direct financial impact to the City for the maintenance of improvements within the District since the 110 property owners within the District would be assessed for direct maintenance and administrative costs. The City makes a loan to the District from the General Fund for the cost of the first year's maintenance contract. Councilman Egdahl questioned whether it means that the City is one year behind on all the assessment districts. Director of Parks & Recreation Hall explained that the City will be recovering the advanced loan a little at a time -- it will take about 2 years to get it back. The Council further discussed the amounts of tax dollars used in this way; the loan being paid back with appropriate interest; the developer's maintenance requirement which runs for one year followed by the assessments; charging the District 1-1/2 times the normal assessment for the first two years to recover the advancement; would like to see the record of the pay-back. City Council Meeting ,7~ June 14, 1977 8a. RESOLUTION NO. Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was ORDERING THE FORMATION waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the OF CHULA VISTA OPEN following vote, to-~it: SPACE DISTRICT NO. 8 (RANCHO ROBINHOOD AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott UNIT NO. 3 SUBDIVISION) Noes: None AND CONFIRMING THE Absent: None ASSESSMENT THEREOF Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to prepare a report on the pay-back recoveries of the seed monies invested in Open Space Districts - how it is done; over what period of time it comes; and regarding any interest, or not. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott said he would like to have this done to- ward making a policy by the Council -- whether the City should get paid back in one, two, four or five years, and whether it should or should not be interest-bearing. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, pulling items 10-11-13. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8658 - The California Highway Patrol requires written training APPROVING TRAINING agreements from any agency participating in their training AGREEMENTS BETWEEN programs. This training meets California Commission on THE CITY OF CHULA Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements for Advanced VISTA AND THE CALIFORNIA Officer Training which is required for officers every four HIGHWAY PATROL FOR FISCAL years and is a completely P.O.S.T. reimbursable course. YEARS 1977-78 AND 1978-79 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8659 The resolution establishes the following traffic regulations: ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD STOPS AND/OR THROUGH Intersection Traffic Stopped On STREETS IN THE CITY E. Orange Avenue and E. Orange Avenue OF CHULA VISTA Oleander Avenue ~ale street and ~ale Street ~alecrest Drive Oleander Avenue and E~ Oxford and driveway E. Oxford Street to Greg Rogers Park 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8660 - On April 20, 1977 the Planning Commission approved Mr. AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL Bound's request for the deferral of the alley improvements OF THE INSTALLATION OF at 209 Garrett Avenue. One of the conditions was that the CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS property owners would guarantee the future installation of ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY the alley improvements upon receipt of written notice by DAVID M. AND JERELYN A. the City. Mr. and Mrs. Bounds have requested that future BOUNDS LOCATED BETWEEN installation of the permanent alley improvements be guaran- LANDIS AVENUE AND G~LRRETT teed by a lien agreement and have executed the agreement in AVENUE, SOUTH OF "E" the amount of $1,300 to guarantee the future installation STREET, AT THE REAR OF of the improvements. 209 GARRETT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CUULA VISTA City Council Meeting -8- June 14, 1977 15. RESOLUTION NO. 8661 - On December 23, 1975 the Council (Resolution 7997) approved DEDICATING AND NAMING an agreement and grant of easement between the City and the PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED REAL State of California for portions of North Glover Avenue PROPERTY - PORTIONS OF adjacent to the Department of Motor Vehicles facility. The NORTH GLOVER AVENUE City Council accepted the improvements on April 19, 1977 by ADJACENT TO THE CHULA Resolution 8584. It is now appropriate to dedicate and VISTA DEPARTMENT OF name the easement as North Glover Avenue. MOTOR VEHICLES FACILITY 16. RESOLUTION NO. 8662 - On July 12, 1976 Charles S. Offerman filed a petition for GIVING NOTICE OF THE annexation for 3.98 acres for the purpose of obtaining PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO comprehensive City services to support proposed apartment THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA units. The property is located on the south side of "L" OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. On May 2, 1977 TERRITORY KNOWN AND the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the annexation. DESIGNATED AS OFFEP~N The petition for annexation did not receive 100% consent "L" STREET ANNEXATION of the property owners involved; therefore, it is necessary to set a public hearing. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) 10. RESOLUTION NO. Mr. Wappes, appointed to the Safety Commission in July 1968, COMMENDING WILLIAM recently submitted his resignation. The resolution commends WAPPES FOR HIS SERVICES him for his services on the Commission. ON THE SAFETY COMMISSION Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that this resolution be continued for one week due to the fact that Mr. Wappes is not present at the meeting. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8663 - The Overall Economic Development Program General Committee, URGING PROMPT San Diego region, requested support of the cities in this CONGRESSIONAL area urging Congress to help the tuna industry. ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE CRIPPLING Councilman Hobel questioned the necessity of this resolution RESTRICTIONS ON as Congress has already accepted the quota. He asked whether THE TUNA INDUSTRY the Council is asking Congress to accept the quota proposed by the tuna industry which is much higher than accepted by the Congress. City Attorney Lindberg reported that the Bill has gone back to a joint committee for further deliberations. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, 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 13. RESOLUTION NO. - Robinhood Homes, Inc., has completed the public improvements APPROVING AND ACCEPTING which consist of sanitary sewer, storm drainage facilities, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN street lights, curbs, sidewalks and street pavements. A THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION final inspection was conducted on April 28, 1977 and on KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS May 31, 1977 corrective work was completed to the satisfac- ROBINHOOD POINT, UNIT NO. 1 tion of the Director of Public Works. City Council Meeting -9- June 14, 1977 Continuance for one week City Attorney Lindberg asked that the resolution be continued for one week. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this resolution be continued for one week. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 17. RESOLUTION NO. 8664 As a municipal transit operator, Chula Vista is required ADOPTING THE UPDATED to maintain a current five-year Transit Development Program TRANSI? DEVELOPMENT (TDP). The Program must be updated annually to reflect PROGRAM FOR CHULA service changes, completed improvements, revised estimates VISTA TRANSIT and revised plans. The Resolution incorporates the updated original Transit Development Program as prepared by Barton- Aschman Associates, Inc., which covers the period from FY 77-78 through FY 81-82. Comments by Councilman Councilman Scott said he wasn't sure he would be willing Scott to commit the City on such an ambitious program, noting the City costs from 1977/78 as $30,000 to 1980/81 as $258~000, of a total budget for transit services of 1.740 million dollars. Council discussion Comments followed regarding the cost of the service; the drain on the budget for years to come; alternative of starting again on a City-run service for a five year program; increased cost of Library and Parks & Recreation services this year; other alternatives; SB325 and other funds; construction of the transit center and garages; type of services provided; the percentage of ridership in- crease; updating the program each year and the need for a Council Conference to discuss all aspects of the program. Commitment by the City Director of Public Works Robens explained that this Program does not obligate the Council - UMTA wants approval by June 30. The Program qualifies for receipt of UMTA funds and upon getting the funds, then it becomes the obligation of the City to continue the program for a period of 5 years. Inflation figure used In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Transit Coordinator Connor said he used the 6% inflation figure in preparing the estimates; 3% on public revenues. 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 ' I Absent: None Motion for It was moved by CoUncilman Scott, and seconded by Council Conference Mayor~d~ ~iha~ 'a CO~cil COnfere~ee .~e called in mid-September on this subject again and speak to the problems and areas that were brought up tonight plus what other alternatives the City might have if, in , fact, it decided to disband the bus system. Councilman Cox asked that the staff pursue the possibility of taking a similar course as the City of San Diego - 10¢ of their tax rate is specifically for funding the Transit system. City Council Meeting -10- June 14, 1977 Included in motion Councilman Scott included this in his motion; Mayor Hyde agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Scott recommendation and unanimously carried that the staff recommend to the City Council whether or not it should ask to have the operational funding of bus service from SB325 monies be modified to provide a greater increase for operating expenses. 18. RESOLUTION NO. 8665 - The resolution encompasses a proposed interim agreement to APPROVING AGREEMENT continue providing intercity bus service in Chula Vista. BETWEEN THE CITY OF It does not reflect current projected financing since the CHULA VISTA AND SAN Transit Corporation's budget and fare structure have not DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION been finalized. This will be submitted as an amended agree- FOR PROVISION OF INTERCITY ment when financial data are complete.. The proposal in- BUS SERVICE DURING FISCAL cludes an express route fare from 35¢ to 50¢. YEAR 1977-78 Claude Page Mr. Page discussed the reduction in the passenger revenue San Diego Transit credit due to the higher use of saver passes. As to the increase from 154 to 354 on the express route, it was a decision by the Board in an attempt to balance the budget. Express route Councilman Scott noted the 5-minute difference in time between #32 bus and ~100 in reaching the plaza in San Diego. He added that the express bus picks up everyone south of Chula Vista, and when it comes into the City, it is full and no one can get on the bus. Councilman Scott stated his feeling that Chula Vista "does not get a fair shake from San Diego Transit. It is paying more money for less Mr. Page agreed adding that the policy is that the express routes would be charged a premium fare. Bus #100 has relieved the congestion of #32 but will probably put the congestion back on. To Council's questions, Mr. Page said he will be coming back to the Council possibly with increased costs. There is a possibility that the gross cost per mile might be reduced by 14 or 2¢ -- it is now at $2.01-1/2. 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 Absent: None Motion to send letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde to San Diego Transit and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to San Diego Transit strongly and strenuously objecting to the increase in the route ~100 fare and also the crowded conditions on #52 - "and put this letter in such bold and flowery phrases that the City will get results instead o£ telling (this City] that it (San Diego Transit] needs more money, but you (Chula Vista) can go to hell." City Council Meeting ~11~ June 14, 1977 National City's action Mr. Page reported that National City took action tonight to not support Route #100 anymore - it will no longer stop in National City after July 1. They were getting 133 passengers a day boarding there. Mr. Page explained that there was an error made in the allocation of SB325 money back in 1975. National City has $133,000 less than they thought they had. They are also reducing other levels of service in their city to bring it down within their funding. Next presentation Mr. Page stated that he will be back before the Council to Council after the first of the calendar year. If this City wants information pertaining to Councilman Scott's complaint and/or other problems, they can be back to the Council for minute action to make additional changes in the agreement. Decision making time for any change in September is now - before July 1. The next scheduled change will be effective January 29 with a deadline of November I for decision- making. Mr. Page said he would be back in October for any minute-action by the Council for the proposed changes. Recess A recess was called at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:52 p.m. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 8666 - On April 1, 1977 staff submitted a Local Transportation AUTHORIZING THE SUB- Fund (LTF) Claim fo the Comprehensive Planning Organization MITTAL OF CLAIMS FOR to assist the operation of the Chula Vista Transit System LOCAL TRANSPORTATION during Fiscal Year 1977-78. The claim totals $390,720 FUND CLAIM TO COM- toward a total estimated expenditure of $614,000. The PREHENSIVE PLANNING projected Fiscal Year 1977-78 cost to the City is $30,000. ORGANIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 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 20. RESOLUTION NO. 8667 - The agreement calls for Aztec Bus Lines, Inc., to provide APPROVING THIRTEENTH 438,000 scheduled miles of service for a total cost of AMENDMENT TO THE $323,370, a unit cost of approximately 74¢ a mile. The AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE anticipated cost to the City is $30,000. CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE AZTEC BUS LINES TO PROVIDE INTRA-CITY BUS SERVICE IN THE CITY OF CNULA VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Mayor ttyde, 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 City Council Meeting ~12- June 14, 1977 21. RESOLUTION NO. 8668 - In November 1972, the Council approved a rating system for AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. use in prioritizing utility undergrounding projects within 6683 AND 710S ADOPTING the City. The six-year undergrounding program that followed REVISED RATING SYSTEM, was based on that rating ~ystem; however, during the course UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING of the program, it became necessary to modify the relative PRIORITY LIST AND FIVE order of the projects. YEAR UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM The resolution modifies the undergrounding rating System, priority list and S~year program. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Council discussion Discussion followed in which Councilman Scott voiced his objection in not finishing the Broadway project. He under- stands inrproving Third Avenue because of the regional center but then the project goes to Fourth Avenue. Council- man Scott added that he would prefer to see the priority go back to finishing Broadway. Rather than have the motion pass, Councilman Scott suggested a Council Conference be called to discuss policies. Councilman Nobel agreed. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: None 22. RESOLUTION NO. 8669 - The following formal bids were received on Thursday, May 26, ACCEPTING BIDS AND 1977 for the landscape maintenance of Open Space Districts AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR Nos. 1, 2 and 3 for a 365-day period to begin on July 1, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 1977: OF OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS NOS .1, 2 AND 3 FOR A pren Space District NO. 1 - E1 Rancho del ReZ 365-DAY PERIOD Environmental Care, Inc., San Diego $ 8,892.00 Quintus Enterprises, Santee 10,400.00 Open Space District No. 2 - Larkhaven Environmental Care, Inc., San Diego 5,616.00 Environmental Care, Inc., San Diego, Less 15% 4,773.60 Quintus Enterprises, Santee 4,800.00 .Open S~ace District NO. 3 - Rancho Robinhood Environmental Care, Inc., San Diego 12,636.00 Quintus Enterprises, Santee 24,800.00 The staff's recommendation was to accept the bids and award the contracts to Environmental Care, Inc. as follows: Open Space #1 $8,892.00 Open Space #2 - $4,773.60 Open Space #3 - $12,636.00 Further, to authorize expenditure of $9,781.20 from Account No. 551-5510-5298; $5,250.96 from Account No. 552-5520-5298; and $13,899.60 from Account No. 553-5530-5298. 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 ~13- June 14, 1977 23. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION On June 7, 1977 the City Council concluded the public hear- OF BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC ing on the Bonita Glen Specific Plan and directed staff to PLAN bring back to Council the final plan containing the changes discussed at the June 7 meeting. In a written report to the Council, Director of Planning Peterson noted the changes made to the Plan. 23a. RESOLUTION NO. 8670 - Offered by Councilman Egdaht, the reading of the text was ADOPTING BONITA waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN foll~ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 24. ORDINANCE NO. 1749 - Morgan and Gardner, Inc., requested the rezoning to adjust AMENDING ZONING MAPS a zoning boundary between the R-1 and R-3-P-13 zones within ESTABLISHED BY SECTION a proposed 33-acre subdivision on the north side of "E" 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA Street between Corte Maria and 1-805. The ordinance was VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 1977. ZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF "E" STREET BETWEEN CORTE MARIA AND 1-805 TO CONFORM ZONING DISTRICT TO PROPERTY LINES AND ADJUSTING ZONING BOUNDARIES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be placed second reading and adopted on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: M~yor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 25. ORDINANCE NO. 1750 - Pursuant to City Council instructions, the Planning Depart- AMENDING ZONING MAPS merit studied the 8.74 acres of land bounded by Bonita Road, ESTABLISHED BY SECTION the 1-80S/Bonita Road interchange, Vista Drive and Bonita 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA Glen Drive and redesignated it from "Visitor Commercial" VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE to "Retail Commercial" on the plan diagram of the Chula PREZONING AND REZONING Vista General Plan. The ordinance rezoning the property THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY to C-C-P was placed on first reading at the meeting of LOCATED ON THE SOUTH June 7, 1977. SIDE OF BONITA ROAD BETWEEN BONITA GLEN DRIVE AND 1-805 FROM E-l, R-l, R-3 AND C~C~D TO C-C-P AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be placed second reading and adopted on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -14~ June 14, 1977 26. REPORT OF THE CITY M~NAGER No report. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 27. CONSIDERATION OF NEED Director of Planning Peterson submitted a written report TO ADOPT AN EMERGENCY in which he stated that the 9.34 acres under R-3 zoning ORDINANCE REZONING would allow 301 apartment units. However, 1.7 acres of PROPERTY ON THE NORTH the property is undevelopable slope area; therefore, if SIDE OF TELEGRAPH the density under the present zoning is permitted, it CANYON ROAD, EAST OF would considerably exceed the density allowed in the R-3 CREST DRIVE, FROM R-3 zone. TO R-3-M Mr. Peterson recommended that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an emergency ordinance rezoning the subject property from R-3 to R-3-M and refer the matter to the Planning Commission to consider establishing R-3-M zoning as the permanent zoning on the property. Motion to direct It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor City Attorney Hyde that the City Attorney prepare an emergency ordinance rezoning the property to R-3-M and the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration of establishing R-3-M zoning as the permanent zoning on the property. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Egdahl, Cox Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None 28. REPORT ON THE ADDITIONAL Director of Public Works Robens explained that on May 17, REMOVAL OF RAISED CURB 1977 the City Council received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. MEDIAN IN THE 600 BLOCK Kozak, 634 "J" Street requesting removal of additional OF "J" STREET island to permit better access to their apartments on the south side of "J" Street. The staff's recommendation is to leave the island as it is and install a "U TURN OK" sign at the east end of the island. The Safety Commission recommended the retention of the island as is and the installation of a "U TURN OK" sign on the nose of the island for eastbound traffic. Report accepted It~was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Mary Kozak Mrs. Kozak asked permission to adress the Council on this 634 "J" Street item. Chula Vista Motion for reconsideration It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this item be reconsidered. Mrs. Kozak's commenta Mrs. Kozak said she wrote the letter requesting that the island be taken out. When the island was put in, they were in escrow purchasing their 40-unit apartment building so could make no objection at that time. The island costs the City $1,000 to maintain ~ this should be a left-turn lane. Mrs. Kozak added that her 40 units are complotely cut off from going directly to the freeway -- the occupants must go to Madison and make a U-turn. City Council Meeting -1S~ June 14, 1977 Motion on main motion The main motion to accept the staff's recommendation carried unanimously. 29. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR On May 10, 1977 the City Council received a written request SCHOOL CROSSWALK, SCHOOL from Mrs. Ann Wickline of the Parkview School PTA to install ZONE SIGNS AND SAFETY a shhool zone crosswalk and school zone signs at the inter- PATROL AT THE INTER- section of Oleander Avenue and Azalea Street. She also SECTION OF OLEANDER requested that a school safety patrol be considered for this AVENUE AND AZALEA STREET intersection. In a written report to the Council, Director of Public Works Robens recommended the installation of a school crosswalk and appropriate advance warning signs on Oleander Avenue at Azalea Street. He noted the cost would be approximately $125 to install and $40 a year to maintain. On May 25, 1977 the Safety Commission concurred with this recommendation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 30. REPORT ON SAFETY CO~ISSION The Safety Commission had recommended that the Code be RECO~ENDATION TO AMEND ~mended to stipulate that trees be trimmed to provide THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING maximum vertical clearances of nine feet over all portions TREE TRIMMING AND SITE of public sidewalks, ten feet at curbs,and 15 feet over DISTANCE AT INTERSECTIONS traffic lanes. Director of Public Works Robens recommended that the Code not be amended but that in individual instances where the existing Code and policy cause a safety hazard, administra- tive action to correct the problem be made by the Director of Public Works. Howard Evans, Chairman Mr. Evans stated that the recommendation by the Public Safety Commission Works Director does not address the main concern of the Safety Commission. It was the intention of the Safety Commission in asking for a modification to the Code, Section 12.32.150, to assign responsibility of trimming trees growing on private property and over the sidewalk which make it difficult for pedestrians to walk upon the side- walk. There were no complaints regarding how ;the Public Works Department is tr~mming the trees; The ~oblem is that some of ~he trees g~oW~ng on.private properties and over sidewalks need trimming, more frequently than the durrent tree-trimming cycle. Motion for clarification It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the Safety Commission be asked to clarify their concern and have it referred to the staff for comment. RECO~ENDATION OF CITY BOARDS AN]) CO/~ISSIONS 31. RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING The International Friendship Co~mnission recommended that if NANING OF CITY PARKS there is a new park constructed in the City, that considera- tion be given to naming it after the Sister City of Irapuato, Mexico; or that consideration be given to renaming General Roca Park as "Sister Cities Park." City Council Meeting -16~ June 14, 1977 Recommendation of Director of Parks & Recreation Hall reviewed the informalpolicy Director of Parks & established by the Parks ~ Recreation Commission for naming Recreation parks. It was his recommendation that General Roca Park not be renamed and, in the future, staff will consider the requests of the International Friendship Commission. Staff report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff's report be accepted. RESOLUTION GIVING City Attorney Lindberg remarked that at the last meeting, NOTICE OF HEARING the Council adopted a resolution giving notice of a hearing REGARDING PAWN- for the revocation of a pawnbroker's license setting the BROKERS LICENSE hearing for June 28. Inasmuch as the Attorney for the operator of the pawnshop has not, as yet, received the notice, he will be requesting a two-week continuance of the matter. Mr. Lindberg said that on June 28, he will formally request the two-weeks' notice. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the intent of the City Council is to grant a two-week continuance of this item at the meeting of June 28. MAYOR'S REPORT League Dinner meeting Mayor Hyde reminded the Council of the League dinner meeting to be held Thursday, June 16 with Chula Vista as host City. Status of Center In answer to the Mayor's query, Director of Public Works Street wall Robens commented that his Assistant met with MrS. Delgado today. Both the existing and former owners are willing to put up the amount originally agreed to. Mr. Robens said he would have a report back to the Council in one or two weeks. COUNCIL COMMENTS City's population Councilman Egdahl referred to the letter received which stated that the City's official population is now at 78,000. Citizens' Advisory It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Committee--LAFCO Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to prepare a letter to go to the LAFCO staff specifically objecting to the abolishment of the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Mayor Hyde suggested it be sen~ to the Commission also. Councilman Egdahl agreed. City Council Meeting ,17~ June 14, 1977 Motion for E1 Rancho It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde del Rey Conference and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for July 14 to look again at E1 Rancho del Rey plan - "where we are and where we are going and get some resolutions." Joint meeting Director of Planning Peterson said he met with representa- with ACCORD tive of £1 Rancho del Rey and Mr. Jim Hutchison today and both Parties felt that one more meeting was needed before coming to Council. There is a need for a joint meeting with the Council, Planning Commission and ACCORD to discuss Tom Cooke's (consultant) report and recommendation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. /