HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/04/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. April 19, 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, with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel
Councilmen absent: None *
· (Mayor-elect Will T. Hyde was sworn in and assumed the Chair
at 7:15 p.m., leaving a vacancy on Council Seat No. 3)
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson,
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Traffic Engineer Hansen
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Scott followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
the minutes of the meeting of April 12, 1977
be approved, copies having been sent to each
Councilman.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. INTRODUCTION OF (Mr. Edwards arrived late and was introduced
WILLIAM D. EDWARDS, by Mayor Hyde following the recess called at
COUNCIL GUEST 7:25 p.m. See Item 2a, page 3 )
b. RESOLUTION NO. 8581- I, Jen~e M. Fula~z, Cry Clerk of the City
RECITING GE FACT OF of Chula V~sta, Califor~, County of San Diego,
THE GENE~L ~NICIPAL S~e of C~for~a, d~y a~ho~zed by
ELECTION HELD IN THE R~ol~on No. 8563, adopted by the C~y Coun~
Cl~ OF CHULA VISTA ON of said C~y on the 5th ~y of Ap~ 1977,
~E 12TH DAY OF APRIL, do hereby c~fy ~ I have canv~sed the
1977, DECLARING THE r~ of the reg~ gen~ mu~cip~
RESULT THEREOF ~D SUCH ~e~on h~d in s~d ~y on the 12th ~y
O~ER ~TTERS AS ARE PRO- of Ap~ 1977, and find th~ the n~b~ of
VIDED BY ~E PROVISIONS OF vot~ given ~ each pre~n~ and the n~ber
~E C~RTER OF THE CITY of vot~ given in the C~y to p~o~ voted
OF CHU~ VISTA for, the r~pec~ve office for w~ch s~d
p~o~ w~e can~ and for and agent
the me~ w~e ~ fo~ows:
Th~the whole n~b~ of vot~ c~t in ~e
C~y of Ch~ V~ta, C~for~ ~ 9,634.
Th~the fo~oWing pe~on w~ ~e~ed to f~
the office of Mayor for a t~ of fo~
W~ T. Hyde
Th~the fo~owing propos~o~ w~e voted
upon ~s~d ~e~on:
City Council Meeting -2- April 19, 1977
PROPOSITION A.' An amendment to the
Chart~ of the City of Chula Vista
amending Artiele ~V, Sections 400 and
401 th~eof, d~ign~ing the City Manager
~ the executive officer of the City
and a~horizing the City Manager to
appoint all depa~ent heads and officers
of the City except ~e~ive offic~
and those dep~ment heads and office~
whose pow~ of appoi~ent is v~ted in
the City Council.
PROPOSITION B.' An amendment to the
Char~er of the City of Chula Vista
amending Article VI, Section 61;,
~timin~ng the prohibition against
service for a period of one year by
memb~ of the Civil Service Commission
from serving in any elected or appointive
posit~ons in the City.
PROPOSITION C: An amendment to the
Cha~er of the City of Chula Vista
amending Article V111, Sections 800
through 804 providing for the deletion
of obsolete phraseology which h~ been
previously approved, and the ~nation
of the r~t~i~tive "Rule of Three."
PROPOSITION ~: An amendment to the
Charter of the City of Chu~ Vista
amending Arti~e XI, Scion 1108
thereof, ~imin~ng references to the
W~er Dep~tm~nt of the City, which no
longer exist~.
That ~ a re~It of said election, a majo~y
of the qualified vot~ voting on said
Propositions A, B, and D did vote in favor
th~eof, and that said Propositions ca~ed
and shall be deemed adopted.
Th~ ~ a r~ult of said election, a majority
of the qualified voters voting on said
Proposition C relating to a Cha~r change
did vote ag~nst the Proposition and therefore,
it shall be deemed defeated.
That a~tached h~r~o and made a par~ h~eof
is a l~t of pe~ons voted for and the
Propos~ons and mea~u~ voted on, together
with the number of vot~ received in each
precinct and the tota~ vot~ received in
the ~ect~ n.
Fu~her, th~ the number of precinct in said
~lection ~s 74.
City Council Meeting -3- April 19, 1977
I ce~fy that the foregoing stateme~ of
results is a full, t~ue and correct statement
of the fac~s of said canvass and of the
re~ult~ of said ~ect~on, and that as soon
a~ the res~l~ wa~ declared, the aforesaid
statement was d~ly e~ered by me, the City
Cl~rk of the City of Chula Vista, on the
records of said City Count.
Dated: Ap~l 19, 1977
Signed: Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk
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: Councilman Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
c. OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Jennie Fulasz administered the
TO NEW b~YOR Oath of Office to Mr. Will T. Hyde as Mayor
of the City of Chula Vista. Mayor Hyde then
assumed the Chair - 7:15 p.m. - and conducted
the remainder of the meeting.
(A vacancy now exists on Council Seat No. 5.)
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
c-1. RESOLUTION NO. 8582- Offered by Mayer Hyde, the text was read,
CO~NDING MAYOR passed and adopted by the following vote,
FRANK A. SCOFF FOR to-wit:
MIS OUTSTANDING AND
DEDICATED SERVICES TO AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel,
THE CITY OF CMULA VISTA Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
Mayor Hyde presented the resolution to Mr. Scott,
together with a token of appreciation from
the Council for his services to the City of
Chula Vista.
RECESS A recess was called at 7:25 p.m. at which time
a brief reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. Scott.
The Council reconvened the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
2. a. INTRODUCTION OF Mr. Edwards was introduced by Mayor Hyde as
WILLIAM D. EDWARDS, a guest of the Council. He is a member of
COUNCIL GUEST the Board of Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce and Past President of the Castle Park
Association. By profession he is a Certified
Public Accountant. He was invited to sit at
podium and observe the Council meeting.
City Council Meeting -4- April 19, 1977
d. NOMINATION OF Mayor Hyde, former Councilman on Seat No. 3,
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE served as Mayor Pro Tempore since June 15,1976.
In accordance with recent Council policy,
the term of Mayor Pro Tempore will expire on
the first of July.
Motion to elect It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, and seconded
Vice Mayor by Councilman Cox that Councilman Hobel be
elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore until
July 1, 1978. The motion carried by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Councilman Nobel
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
e. PRESENTATION OF William M. "Bud" Smithey joined the Chula Vista
30-YEAR SERVICE Fire Department on April 16, 1947. He served
PIN TO FIRE CHIEF as the first Fire Marshall and established
SMITHEY the Fire Prevention Bureau in 1953; in 1968
he was appointed Administrative Assistant Chief
and in 1970, was appointed Fire Chief.
Mayor Hyde presented a 30-year pin to Mr. Smithey
with congratulations from the Council; members
of the Fire Chief's family in the audience
were introduced.
f. PROCLAMATION - Secretaries throughout the nation will be
DECLARING THE WEEK recognized during National Secretaries Week,
OF APRIL 24-30, 1977 April 24 through 30, 1977, and the San Diego
AS "NATIONAL Chapter of the National Secretaries Association
SECRETARIES WEEK" will recognize this week in San Diego.
btayor Hyde read the Proclamation and presented
it to City Clerk Jennie Fulasz in honor of
the many members of the important and worthy
profession of secretary in the City of Chula Vista.
ORAL CO~B~UNICATIONS
Mrs. Ruth Blank Mrs. Blank made brief comments on the progress
P. O. Box 1627 of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Chula Vista 92102 Program and the number of people trained (350)
since the program began April 1. She distributed
samples of thc promotional materials to the
Council which have been prepared in support of
the program. City funds have been requested
to help pay the cost of these materials.
Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan presented the Council with copies
631 Carla Street of Senate Bill No. 792, the California Library
Chula Vista Services Act. He said he was representing
the State Library Board and urged that the
City support the bill by resolution. The
first legislative hearing is scheduled for
May 4 before the Education Committee. He
also said that as Vice Chairman of the Chula Vista
Library Board, he would like to report that the
Board adopted a resolution asking Council
support of SB 792.
City Council Meeting -5- April 19, 1977
Paul Kincade Mr. Kincade stated he has a cardiac problem
715 Nolan Avenue and can fully appreciate the community CPR
Chula Vista program. He strongly urged that the Council
support the funds needed for the program, and
suggested that all citizens support it. In
this regard he said he will be submitting his
personal check in the amount of $25 as a gift
toward the program, and also volunteered his
services to coordinate other citizen donations
or contributions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION
3. PUBLIC HEARING - The applicant has requested approval of a
CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE precise plan for the construction of a drive-
PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF in restaurant (der Weinerschnitzel) at
PROPERTY AT 282 PALOMAR 282 Palomar Street in the C-C-P zone, which
STREET IN C-C-P ZONE - will occupy two parcels (0.46 acres). Consolidation
THOMAS-FLETCHER-NICOL of the two parcels will be required prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
The Planning Commission recommended approval
of the precise plan in accordance with their
Resolution PCM-77-10.
Director of Planning Peterson described the
precise plan for der Weinerschnitzel restaurant -
1900 square feet as a combination "sit-down/
drive-through" restaurant; 28 off-street
parking spaces (the ordinance requires 23);
the main access to be from Palomar Street;
conforming signs and landscaping; and the
architectural treatment. Mr. Peterson noted
that one of the conditions of the Planning
Commission recommendation for approval would
not permit occupancy of the building unit such
time as the downstream sewer system can handle
the load.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing and
requested that the comments of the Planning
Director be made a part of the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for
or against, the public hearing was declared
closed.
3. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8583- Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the
APPROVING PRECISE text was waived by unanimous consent, passed
PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
OF DER WEINERSCHNITZEL
RESTAURANT AT 282 PALOF~kR AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel
STREET IN THE C~C-P ZONE, Noes: None
AND CERTIFYING THE Absent: None
NEGATIVE DECLARATION Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
City Council Meeting -6- April 19, 1977
4. PUBLIC HEARING~ This being the time and place as advertised,
CONSIDERATION OF Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF QUINTARD STREET Director of Public Works Robens said this
AND TOBIAS DRIVE AJ)JACENT was the date set by the Council for a public
TO SWEETHEART MANOR hearing to consider the request of the
SUBDIVISION Sweetheart Construction Company to vacate
the easterly four feet of Tobias Drive and
the northerly two feet of Quintard Street
adjacent to the subdivision boundary of
Sweetheart Manor Subdivision. Vacation of
this right of way Will bring the right of way
for the easterly half of Tobias Drive and
the northerly half of Quintard Street in
conformance with the City's adopted standards.
All public utilities had been notified and
they had no objection to the proposed street
vacation. Mr. Robens said the Public Works
Department recommends the vacation of the
portion of the right of way as requested.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for
or against, the public hearing was declared
closed.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
ordering the vacation by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that
a resolution ordering the street vacation be
brought back at the next meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARING- The developer of Bonita Ridge Estates Unit No. 4
CONSIDERATION OF THE Subdivision submitted a revised site plan
VACATION OF A 30-FOOT and an improvement plan which affects Lots 196,
EASEMENT ACROSS LOTS 197, 198 and 219 of the subdivision. The
196, 197, 198 AND 219 revised site plan and improvement plan were
IN BONITA RIDGE ESTATES approved by the Planning Department and the
UNIT NO. 4 SUBDIVISION Department of Public Works, and involve the
relocation of the private driveway and the
sewer which serve these lots. The developer
has filed an application requesting that the
original 30-foot easement be vacated, as a
new easement has been accepted by the Council
and the public sewer has been constructed
within the new easement.
Director of Public Works Robens said that
homes will be constructed on the lots and
that all the utility companies have been
contacted and they have no objections to the
proposed vacation. Mr. Robens stated that
the Public Works Department recommended
approval of the vacation.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for
or against~ the public hearing was declared
closed.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
ordering vacation by Mayor Hyde, and unanimously carried that
the Council direct a resolution be returned
ordering the vacation of the easement.
City Council Meeting -7- April 19, 1977
6. PUBLIC HEARING - The City Attorney's office requested that
CONSIDERATION OF this hearing be rescheduled to coincide with
TENTATIVE MAP FOR the public hearing to consider the vacation
MORGAN AND GARDNER of Hilltop Drive between "E" Street and
SUBDIVISION Flower Street, which has been set for May 3, 1977.
Motion to reschedule It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
hearing by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried
that this public hearing be rescheduled for
May 3, 1977.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - This public hearing was scheduled in conjunction
CONSIDERATION OF with the hearing for consideration of the
CHANGE OF ZONING tentative subdivision map of Morgan and
BOUNDARIES OF R-1 Gardner. With the continuance and rescheduling
AND R-3-P~13 DISTRICTS of that hearing, this public hearing should
ON PROPERTY NORTH OF also be rescheduled to coincide with consideration
"E" STREET, BETWEEN of the tentative map and the vacation of
CORTE MARIA AND 1-805- Hilltop Drive between "E" Street and Flower
MORGAN AND GARDNER Street, which have both been set for May 3, 1977.
Motion to It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
reschedule hearing by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried
that this hearing be rescheduled for May 3, 1977.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8584- Bratcher Construction Company has completed
ACCEPTING PUBLIC the construction of street and drainage
IMPROVEMENTS - NORTH improvements for North Clover Avenue at
GLOVER AVENUE AT "C" "C" Street, Phase II, in accordance with the
STREET, PHASE II contract documents dated January 14, 1977
and awarded by Council Resolution No. 8428.
A final inspection was made on April 8, 1977
and all work was found to be completed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works.
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8888- The 12-month maintenance period covered
APPROVING CONTRACT under the Library construction contract
BETWEEN THE CITY OF expired on April 7, 1977 and it is necessary
CHULA VISTA AND for the City to have monthly maintenance by
U~ S. ELEVATOR FOR State approved elevator maintenance contractors.
MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATOR The following bids were received for a total
IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, maintenance contract extending for a period
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR of five years:
TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT
1. Oliver & Williams $6S.00 per month
2. Montgomery Elevator Co. $81.88 per month
3. U. S. Elevator $60.00 per month
City Council Meeting -8- April 19, 1977
The monthly fee is subject to yearly adjustment
based on the index for "Wholesale Commodity
Prices for Metals and Metal Products" (2S%)
and the hourly rate paid to elevator constructors
(7S~).
It was recommended that the bids be accepted
and the contract awarded to U. S. Elevator,
the low bidder.
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8586- Wilsey and Ham have fulfilled the terms of
ACCEPTING WORK BY the agreement for the preparation of conceptual
WILSEY & [IAM FOR THE plans for Telegraph Canyon Road and Channel.
PREPARATION OF CON- This resolution accepts the work accomplished
CEPTUAL PLANS FOR and authorizes that Wilsey and Ham be paid
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD in accordance with the terms of their contract.
AND CHANNEL AND SETTING In addition, the resolution sets the date of
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR May 17, 1977 Cot a public hearing to consider
ALIGNMENT ADOPTION and determine the final alignment for Telegraph
Canyon Road between Crest/Oleander and the
easterly City limits.
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8590- (Item 11 considered after Item 13a)
PROVIDING FOR THE
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS FOR SUPPLE-
MENTATION OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES ACCOUNT
12. RESOLUTION NO. 8587- The City Council amended the procedural ordinance
ESTABLISHING THE ORDER of the City to authorize the establishment of
OF BUSINESS AND THE ORDER the order of business by resolution. The
OF THE AGENDA OF THE ordinance is now effective and this resolution
CITY COUNCIL establishes the order of business.
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
City Council Meeting -9- April 19, 1977
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8588- The City Council has indicated its support
URGING THE BOARD OF of the proposal of Supervisor Hamilton to
SUPERVISORS TO MODIFY have minor boundary adjustments of the
EXISTING DISTRICT supervisorial districts so as to include the
BOUNDARY LINES OF THE entire City of Chula Vista within the First
FIRST SUPERVISORIAL Supervisorial District. This resolution
DISTRICT TO INCLUDE supports that proposal.
ALL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WITHIN
SAID DISTRICT
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
13. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8589- By Resolution No. 8573, the City Council
DECLARING THAT approved an amended lien agreement executed
CERTAIN AMENDED LIEN by Henry F. Jahn and Agnes L. Jahn
AGREEMENT EXECUTED BY to secure the installation of certain public
HENRY AND AGNES JAHN improvements on "D" Street and Las Flores Drive
BE AND THE SAME IS in conjunction with the approval of Parcel
HEREBY SUBORDINATE Map 15-76.
TO CERTAIN TRUST
DEEDS ON PARCEL 1 OF In order to allow the successors in interest,
PARCEL MAP 5711 Peter H. Vredenburgh and Janice R. Vredenburgh,
to obtain loans for construction on the property,
it is now necessary to subordinate the amended
lien agreement to the deeds of trust securing
the loans.
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
Reference to Item Councilman Egdahl referred to Item 13 (Reso-
13, Resolution 8588 lution No. 8588) regarding Council support
to have minor boundary adjustments of the First
Supervisorial District as requested by Super-
visor ftamilton. He expressed his concern that
in their considerations, the Board of Super-
visors might exclude Bonita from this district.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
to request South Bay by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
be considered as that the City Attorney be asked to prepare
one district a resolution for Council consideration
requesting that the Board of Supervisors
consider the whole South Bay area as one
geographic district when they reconsider
boundary adjustments.
City Council Meeting -10- April 19, 1977
James Hutchison, Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. James Hutchison,
Design Consultant, Project Design Consultant representing Wilsey
introduced and Ham. Mr. Hutchison will be making a
brief presentation in the near future at a
public hearing concerning the Design Report
on Telegraph Canyon Road and Channel (Item 10-
Resolution No. 8586).
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8590- The professional services account for the
PROVIDING FOR THE City Attorney was reduced to $200 at the
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION last budget session. It is now necessary to
OF FUNDS FOR SUPPLE- supplement this account in the sum of $2500
MENTATION OF THE CITY in order to pay for special counsel in the
ATTORNEY'S PROFESSIONAL amount of $1000 and to cover expected Law
SERVICES ACCOUNT Clerk salaries until the new fiscal year.
It is expected that special counsel will
also be advising on the prospective condemnation
of the Town Centre project.
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, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
CONTINUED MATTER
14. STATUS REPORT ON In August 1976, the Council directed staff
PARK ACQUISITION- to study the need for additional park develop-
QUINTARD/TOBIAS AREA ment within Neighborhood Park District No. 6
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK in response to a request from concerned parents
DISTRICT NO. 6.05 in the area. In a written report, Director of
Parks and Recreation Hall stated that the staff
(continued from the study included consideration of acquisition
meeting of 3/29/77) of approximately four acres suggested by this
group; the possibility of a joint powers
agreement with the Sweetwater Union High School
District for use of area at Castle Park Junior
High; or the development of the San Diego
Gas and Electric Company right of way south
of the proposed area, west of Hilltop Drive.
Mr. Hall stated in his report that based on
a preliminary appraisal from the Comstock
Company, the market value of the parcels
considered for purchase is $197,000 plus a
development cost of between $100,000 and
$125,000. Information has been received that
the San Diego Gas and Electric parcel west
of Hilltop Drive will soon be available for
lease for park purposes at an estimated
developmental cost of $126,000 for the
(approximate) 8 acre site.
Staff recommendation for It was staff's recommendation that the park
lease arrangement with site be located in Neighborhood Park District
SDG&E No. 6.05 on the San Diego Gas and Electric
Company easement,on a long-term lease arrangement.
City Council Meeting -11- April 19, 1977
Item 14 not a public Mayor Hyde announced that Item 14 was continued
hearing in order to give interested parties an
opportunity to speak~ which they will be
permitted to do subject to the five-minute
rule, although this is not a public hearing.
Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded
recommendation by Councilman Cox that the Council accept the
staff recommendation and authorize them to
negotiate a lease agreement with San Diego Gas
and Electric Company for development of a
park site on the easement.
Council Discussion Council discussion followed including (1) cost
of development (by City forces); (2) park funds
under the 1976 Bond issue; (3) constraints in
developing leased property, i.e., no permanent
building - no gymnasium - landscaping limitations;
(4) rest rooms; (S) safety factors; (6) re-
location costs; (7) limitation of activities,
if any; and {8) development to be considered
at budget sessions.
Citizens speak in favor Mrs. Martha Spinler, S0 Bishop Street; Carlos
of purchasing park land Lopez, 14 Quintard; Mrs. Carolyn Butler,
97 Bishop Street; and Clay Morud, 32 Plymouth
Court, spoke (1) in favor of purchasing park
land rather than leasing; (2) possible
development of both areas; (3) strongly opposed
to any increase in density; (4) crime increase;
(S) dangers of power poles; (6) the need for
rest rooms; (7) parking problems; and, (8)
possible disruption of park activities by
repairs or installations by Gas and Electric
Company if leased landis used. They were also
concerned that if the four acres in question
were not purchased now, they would be lost for
use as open space.
William Edwards Mr. Edwards commented that in planning
815 Third Avenue development of parks, consideration might be
Chula Vista given to the "hidden cost" of rent increases
caused by a shortage of apartments or rental
units.
Approximate cost of In answer to query from Councilman Egdahl
lease with SDG&E - $10 Director of Parks and Recreation Hall said
that the lease for the San Diego Gas and
Electric easement would be approximately $10
per year.
Staff recommendation- In response to concerns expressed by the Council
to develop SDG&E on taking any action that might "close the
easement door" on the four-acre site or the lease
arrangement, City Manager Cole explained that
the staff is recommending the City develop
the 8 acres in San Diego Gas and Electric
easement which will fulfill the need for a
park in this section in accordance with the
park element of the General Plan.
City Council Meeting -12- April 19, 1977
Floyd Burgi Mr. Burgi said he owns one of the parcels in
66 Quintard Street the four-acre area and is concerned that it
Chula Vista may be purchased by the City. He stated he
does not want to give up his home, which he
has owned since 1953, and asked that the Council
consider other alternatives. He suggested
that perhaps the four acres could be leased
from the property owners in the same manner
as leasing the San Diego Gas and Electric
easement. He strongly urged that he be given
consideration in this matter.
Motion failed The motion to accept the staff recommendation
failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox
NOES: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
Motion to It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by
continue item for Councilman Hobel that this item be continued
two weeks for two weeks to provide the Council an
opportunity to reflect on the situation and
reconsider it in two weeks, with the staff to
look into the matter of leasing arrangements
as suggested by Mr. Burgi.
Addition to motion- Mayor Hyde said he would add to his motion
motion carried that the report include any other problems
discussed, i.e., the question of whether or
not it is possible to put rest rooms on the
San Diego Gas & Electric right of way; the
suitability of the lease area as a possible
site; restrictions, if any, on the use of the
easement as a park; and the question of parking
at either site. Councilman Hobel agreed as
the second and the motion carried unanimously.
15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. REPORT ON POSSIBLE At the Council meeting of April 12, 1977,
FUNDING FOR THE Mrs. Ruth Blank, R.N., director of the
CO~4MUNITY CPR community cardiopulmonary resuscitation
PROGRAM (CPR) program, requested funds from the C~ty
to support training of local residents.
In a written report, City Manager Cole stated
that an analysis of the Community Promotions
budget show there is approximately $600
which will be unused this fiscal year. It
was requested that City funds be used ~or
"Promotional Materials" at an estimated
cost of $9,705. Since there are insufficient
funds in the Community Promotions budget to
provide this level of support, any additional
funds would have to be allocated from General
Fund Reserves.
City Council Meeting -13- April 19, 1977
It was staff's recommendation that the
Council consider funding the Community CPR
Program in the amount of $600 and that any
additional funding be considered during
budgetdeliberations.
In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl,
City Manager Cole said that the funds requested
from the City will be used for promotional
purposes. The total cost for materials will
be approximately $9,705; however, the City
was requested to fund only $6,000 of this
amount. He asked if Mrs. Blank could confirm
this.
Mrs. Ruth Blank Mrs. Blank verified that their request has
P. O. Box 1627 not been increased, although the total cost
Chula Vista will exceed the $600. Funds have also been
requested from the County for promotion
purposes and for staffing, and their goal is
to train five to ten thousand people in the
Chula Vista area.
Motion to appropriate It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by
funds Councilman Hobel that the Council appropriate
$2,500 toward this goal, and that if the
County will match it, the Council will increase
the amount up to $5,000.
Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning (1) $1,900
in additional funds from the unappropriated
reserves would be needed at this time; (2)
that it might be more appropriate to consider
this at budget sessions to be held in May;
and (3) that Council support should not be
limited to $600.
Amendment to motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the motion
be amended to be $600. The second did not
accept the amendment.
Original motion failed The motion failed by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: blayor Hyde, Councilman Hobel
NOES: Counc±lmen Cox, Egdahl
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
Motion to appropriate It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by
$600 now and consider Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that
additional funds at $600 b~ appropriated that is still available
budget sessions in the Community Services budget at this time,
and consider further funding at budget sessions.
RECO~4ENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMdSSIONS
16. RECO~MENDATION SUPPORTING The California Library Services Act would
THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY encourage all libraries to share resources
SERVICES ACT and services; specify the programs to be
funded by the State, with grants based on
the costs of those programs; strengthen the
public library system structure; and coordinate
the local, system and state services funded
under this bill.
City Council Meeting -14- April 19, 1977
Library Board recommend The Library Board voted to approve the California
support of Library services act Library Services Act in concept, and recommended
that the Council adopt a resolution to be
forwarded to the State Legislature supporting
the Act in concept.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded
in support of California by Mayor Hyde that the Council support the
Library Services Act California Library Services Act, and that the
staff be directed to prepare a resolution
of support.
Cost may increase Councilman Egdahl expressed two concerns: (1)
ten-fold that the summary of the legislation proposed
shows the cost will be increased ten-fold to
implement the program; and (2) that when funds
are accepted from some other source, control
if often turned over to that source.
Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that
this request be referred to the Legislative
Committee to come back with a full report on
this bill in one week.
17. RECOMMENDATION TO PROCURE The City's Bicycle Committee recommended that
ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT the Safety Commission request additional
PERSONNEL FOR TRAFFIC Police Department personnel be procured for
LAW ENFORCEMENT traffic law enforcement. The Police Department
liaison reported that due to priorities, the
only thing the Department could offer at this
time would be a short-term solution (several
months). A Federal Grant has been requested
to hire two motorcycle officers, whose primary
duties would be traffic enforcement.
The Safety Commission and the Bicycle Committee
both recommended that additional personnel be
procured and designated specifically for traffic
law enforcement.
Motion to consider at It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
budget sessions and Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that this
request for response be set for hearing at budget sessions and that
from Police Department the Council ask for a response to this request
by the Police Department.
18. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND For the past several meetings, the Safety
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING Commission members discussed Municipal Code
TREE TRIMMING AND SITE Section 12.12.120, "Vision clearance - Inter-
DISTANCE AT INTERSECTIONS section requirement", and Section 12.32.150,
"Trimming regulations - Owner responsibility -
City to perform work when."
The Safety Commission voted to recommend that
these Code sections be amended to stipulate
that trees be trimmed to provide maximum
vertical clearances of 9' over ail portions
of public sidewalks, 10' at curbs, and
over traffic lanes for safe pedestrian, bicycle
and vehicular movements.
Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by
Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that this
be referred to staff for comment and recommendation.
City Council Meeting -15- April 19, 1977
19. RECO~qENDATION REGARDING The request of Jesse H. Jenkins, owner of the
PROPOSED REMOVAL OF RAISED Texaco Service Station at 696 Broadway, to
CURB MEDIAN ON "J" STREET remove a portion of the safety median island
AT BROADWAY on "J" Street at Broadway was referred by
Council to the Safety Commission and staff
for consideration and recommendation.
After reviewing staff reports and hearing
testimony from Mr. Jenkins and the Chula Vista
Chamber of Coramerce, the Commission voted to
recommend that the center island at Broadway
and "J" Street remain. Staff concurred.
Commissioner Clarence Knight filed a minority
report concerning the recommendation of the
Safety Commission.
Recommendation that "nose" In answer to query from Mayor Hyde, Director
of island be removed at of Public Works Robens said that, if it is
Mr. Jenkins' expense decided to remove a portion of the island, that
staff recommends the entire "nose" of the
island be removed. He said this will cost
$1,300 and his opinion is that the present
safety situation is enhanced by the divider
being there. He recommended that if it is
removed, that it be done at Mr. Jenkins' expense
and not at general public expense.
Cost will be less if In response to a question from Councilman Hobel,
work performed by City Mr. Roberts sated that the $1,500 amount is an
forces estimate by the Street Division which is
probably a contract figure. If it were
removed by City forces, it would be less.
Motion to remove "nose" It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by
of island at applicant's Councilman Nobel that action be taken to
expense remove the complete "nose" of the island at
the expense of the applicant for having it
removed.
Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning having
the cost paid by the applicant, and the
difference in cost of removal if the work
is performed by the City forces. (Mr. Robens
estimated City cost to be between $400 and $500.)
Motion restated and carried It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that
the "nose" of the island be removed with City
forces,
Motion for applicant to It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the cost of
pay for removal this removal be borne by the applicant.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion for City to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded
share cost with applicant by Mayor Hyde that the City share the cost
with the applicant on a 50-50 basis.
Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote,
to-wit
Ayes: Councilman Egdahl, ~ayor Hyde
NOES: Councilmen Nobel, Cox
Absent None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
City Council Meeting -16- April 19, 1977
20. RECO~NDATION REGARDING In February 1977, the City Council considered
THE INTERSECTION OF the concern of Mrs. Ronald Garrison,
MONS£RATE AVENUE AND 908 Myra Avenue, regarding the traffic condi-
"L" STREET tions on "L" Street, particularly the speed
and flow between Cuyamaca and Nacion. Mrs. Garrison
suggested that a four-way stop sign or a
traffic signal be installed at the intersection
of Monserate Avenue and "L" Street. The Council
referred this matter to the Safety Commission
and staff for a report.
was by Mayor Hyde and seconded by
Motion
to
accept
staff
It
moved
recommendation Councilman Egdahl that the staff recommendation
be accepted (no action other than installation
of left turn lanes on East "L" Street).
Mayor Hyde read a note received from Mr. and
Mrs. Ronald Garrison:
Letter from Mr. and "Mr. Mayor: Our apologies for not being able
Mrs. Ronald Garrison to speak to you and the Council members on this
topic. We have discussed the Monserate-"L"
Street crossing with many people, including
Dr. Montgomery, Cook School Principal; Mr.
Anderson, Hilltop Junior High School Vice-
Principal, as well as parents and PTA presidents
from Cook School, and we are all in agreement
that the crosswalk is not advised. Considering
the numerous automobile accidents east of
Cuyamaca of autos heading in a westerly
direction, a crosswalk at Monserate would
create a more dangerous situation for children,
particularly elementary, than presently exists.
Children would have a false sense of security,
again particularly the younger ones in such
a crosswalk with the traffic load that exists
on "L" Street. The basic problem remains -
the large flow and excessive speed of vehicles
between Telegraph Canyon and Cuyamaca. In
summary,We would'heartily recommend and urge
a traffic signal be installed or that conditions
remain as they are now. It is our sincere
hope that a death does not occur before a
decision is reached. Thank you for your
consideration and effort in this. It is
appreciated."
Council discussion The Council discussed the left turn lanes, on-
street parking spaces that would be eliminated
[15), and possible traffic movement problems.
It was noted that property owners in the area
had at one time expressed strong opposition
to the loss of any parking spaces.
Motion failed The motion to accept the staff recommendation
failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Cox
NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl
Absent: None
Vacancy: Council Seat No. 3
City Council Meeting -17- April 19, 1977
21. RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING On March 23, 1977 the Safety Commission
FOURTH AVENUE FROM "H" discussed the traffic situation on Fourth Avenue
STREET TO ROOSEVELT from "H" Street to Roosevelt. The Commission
voted (5-1) to recommend that Fourth Avenue
be red-curbed from "H" Street to Roosevelt and
that a continuous left-turn lane be installed.
Staff concurred.
Commissioner Clarence Knight submitted a
minority report concerning this recommendation.
Herbert Pyke Mr. Pyke spoke in favor of red-curbing "H"
471 Fourth Avenue Street, stating that parked cars do create
Chula Vista a vision hazard. He said a serious accident
occurred yesterday (April 18) sending two
people to the hospital.
Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by
staff report Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the
staff report be accepted - red-curb Fourth
Avenue from "H" Street to Roosevelt and
provide a two-way left turn lane.
Clarence Knight Mr. Knight questioned the "hurry" to red-curb
117 Jefferson Avenue "H" Street. He spoke strongly in favor of
Chula Vista retaining the on-street parking, stating that
to eliminate them will create a serious
parking problem. He also commented on the
reduced traffic volume and the low accident
rate.
(The vote on the motion had been recorded on
the board prior to Mr. Knight's presentation.
Mayor Hyde held the vote on the board and when
Mr. Knight concluded, with no request from
the Council to reconsider, he announced that
the motion carried.)
22. RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING The staff received several letters requesting
THE INTERSECTION OF NAPLES the installation of a four-way stop at
AND OLEANDER East Naples Street/Oleander Avenue due to
traffic conditions that "present a hazard to
school children." On March 23, 1977 the
Safety Commission heard the concerns regarding
conditions at this intersection from several
residents in the area and voted to recommend
the installation of a four-way stop.
Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded
recommendation by Councilman Cox that the staff recommendation
be accepted to defer any action for 60 to 90
days until the traffic study is completed.
Sharon Lauder Ms. Lauder stated she was representing many
1085 Oleander concerned parents of children attending
Chula Vista Greg Rogers School. She spoke in favor of
the four-way stop and submitted a petition
signed b7 281 parents and 28 teachers and
faculty members of the School.
City Council Meeting -18- April 19, 1977
The Council questioned Ms. Lauder concerning
summer school sessions, summer sports activities,
and the school patrol (they do not qualify
for an official school patrol, but the children
do have one themselves).
In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl,
Director of Public Works Robens said that the
study is needed as there are many changing
factors since Oleander has been opened and
that the staff has not had a chance to consider
these changes in traffic volume and traffic
patterns to be able to make a recommendation.
Addition to motion - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that a request
motion carried for an interim report in 30 days be included
in the original motion to accept the staff
recommendation. Councilman Cox agreed as the
second and the motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Concern regarding Mayor Hyde expressed his concern regarding an
reconsideration of item in the newspapers relating to reconsideration
action on Lindberg Field of action on Lindberg Field. He asked Council-
man Hobel, as the representative to the
Comprehensive Planning Organization, if he
could clarify this as the Council has previously
strongly supported the retention of the
airport.
Report to be Councilman Hobel responded that the motion
made regarding study adopted yesterday to consider the true cost
at Lindberg Field, the cost to move to Otay
Mesa or Miramar, merely directed that the
staff establish the perimeters of such a
study and the cost of such a study and to
report back to the Board next month when a
decision will be made on whether or not to
proceed with a study.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Change in corridors Councilman Hobel reported that the Regional
of Regional Transportation Transportation Plan was considered for
Plan adoption yesterday. One element was a
change in the corridors requested by the
Metropolitan Transit Development Board. The
~ITDB had asked that the corridors be expanded
to include 1-805, but this was deleted from
the Regional Transportation Plan yesterday
and the only corridor remaining is I-5.
Suggestion for Councilman Cox noted that the names of applicants
questionnaire to be sent for appointment to the Council now total 19.
to applicants for Council He suggested that to assist the Council in the
office preliminary screening process, that staff be
asked to prepare a questionnaire which would
be given to all applicants to respond to some
of the issues facing the Council, such as the
utility tax, Bayfront development, Town Centre
development and land use.
City Council Meeting -19- April 19, 1977
The Council discussed the suggestion and it
was determined that it would be more appropriate
for the Council members to prepare a question-
naire, with limited questions, as a preliminary
screening device.
Motion for questionnaire It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded
and Council Conference by Mayor Hyde that the Council members be
asked to prepare questions that they would
like to have included in a questionnaire to
be sent to applicants for the Council office;
and that a Council Conference be held on
Thursday (April 21) at 4:00 p.m. to consider
the questions; send out the questionnaire on
Friday (April 22), and ask to have them
returned by S:00 p.m. on Monday (April 25).
Council discussion ensued concerning the time
element involved, desirability of simplifying
the procedures, and preparing the questionnaire
tonight.
Motion withdrawn Councilman Cox withdrew his motion. Mayor
Hyde agreed as the second.
Motion for questionnaire It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by
to be prepared at the Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the
end of this meeting Council members devise a questionnaire at
the end of the meeting tonight.
Water Conservation City Manager Cole announced that a Water
Task Force Conservation Task Force has been formed by
the City and County of San Diego and the Water
Districts, which includes staff members and
legislators. The South Bay City Managers
were asked to select a representative from the
South Bay - Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and
Coronado - to serve on this task force.
(National City was included in East County.)
Mr. Wayne Smith, Planning Commissioner from
Chula Vista, was asked to be the representative of
the three South Bay Cities and he will be
reporting to the Council when appropriate.
23. WRI~FEN CO~UNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR STOP A petition signed by 24 residents on Calle
SIGN AT INTERSECTION Santiago, Calle Candelero and Valencia Loop,
OF CALLE SANrfIAGO, Chula Vista, was received requesting that the
CALLE CANDELERO AND Council approve the installation of a stop
VAL£NCIA LOOP sign at the intersection of the three streets.
Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by
to Safety Commission Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that
and staff this request be referred to the Safety
Commission and the staff.
City Council Meeting -20- April 19, 1977
b. REQUEST OF TOWN The Chula Vista Town Centre Business and
CENTRE BUSINESS A~ Professional Association is sponsoring its
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, to take
FOR WAIVER OF ORDINANCE place on Third Avenue between "E" and "F"
REGULATIONS FOR SPRING Streets on May 20 and 21, 1977. They requested
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL that the ordinance regulations regarding
ON ~tIRD AVENUE ON sidewalk sales be waived for those two days,
5~Y 20 AND 21, 1977 and also that the sweeping of the Downtown
area be done early in the morning of May 20
or late in the evening of May 19.
Motion to approve, It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
subject to conditions of by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that
the staff this be approved subject to conditions of
the staff.
RECESS A recess was called at 10:31 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 10:39 p.m.
Discussion of The Council discussed the various types of
questions questions and topics that they would like to
include in the quostionnaire, and the following
questions were suggested:
1. What is your opinion on the City's utility
tax?
2. What is your position on redevelopment?
A. Bayfront
B. Town Centre
3. Give us your view point on how the undeveloped
portion of E1 Rancho del Rey area should
be developed.
4. What do you think are the most important
problems facing the City of Chula Vista
at this time?
S. What experience have you had that you feel
qualifies you for this office? (Council
Seat No. 3)
6. What is your opinion regarding social
services (human care services) the City
of Chula Vista should provide citizens?
Motion to accept list It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by
of questions Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that
the Council accept these as the questions that
will be prepared in a questionnaire and
provided to the applicants.
Council discussion followed concerning the
timetable for proceeding with the selection
process.
City Council Meeting -21- April 19, 1977
Motion to hand deliver It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the
questionnaire on questionnaire go out to the applicants on
Thursday, April 21 Thursday (April 21) - to be hand delivered -
with the request that they be returned by
5:00 p.m. on Monday (April 25).
No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second.
Applicants to pick up Mayor Hyde suggested that the applicants be
questionnaire notified by phone and requested to pick up
the questionnaire,nomplete it and return it
by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 28. The Council
concurred.
Motion for special It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by
meeting Tuesday, April 26 Councilman Egdahl that a special meeting be
held on Tuesday, (April 26) at 3:30 p.m.
to review the questionnaires.
Council discussion determined that this was
not a good time or date.
Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried
that a special meeting be held on Thursday,
April 28, at 8:30 p.m. to review the question-
naires returned by the Council candidates.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 11:02 p.m.
to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
April 26, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk