HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/04/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CI%Y COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. April 12, 1977
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was
held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276
Fourth Avenue, with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and
Housing Grady, Director of Community Development Desrochers,
Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Administrative Analyst Dennison
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
meetings of March 31 and April 5, 1977 be approved,
copies having been sent to each Councilman.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Scott introduced Mr. Callahan, a member of the
RICHARD D. CALLAHAN, Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce who also
COUNCIL GUEST serves as Vice President of Finance and Internal Affairs.
Council guests are invited each week to sit at the
podium and observe the Council meetings.
b. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Scott read the Proclamation and presented it to
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK Mrs. Ruth Blank, R.N., Director, Community C.P.R.
OF APRIL 18 THROUGH Program°
APRIL 25, 1977 AS
"COMMUNITY CPR WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA
Mrs. Ruth Blank Mrs. Blank briefly explained the CardioDulmonar¥
P. 0. Box 1627 Resuscitation (CPR) Program, a Community education
Chula Vista 92102 program planned to train a minimum of 5,000 persons
in the Chula Vista area. She asked that the Council
waive the fees for han~ing their promotional banner
across Third Avenue and that City staff assistance
be provided to hang the banner.
Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that this be referred to
staff.
Request for financial Mrs. Blank referred to the letter forwarded to the
support from City Council on April 8, 1977 requesting financial support
in the amount of $6,000 to fund a portion of the
promotion costs of the Community CPR Program.
City Council Meeting -2- April 12, 1977
Motion to consider request It was moved by Mayor Scott and seconded by Councilman
during budget sessions Cox that the request for funds be considered at budget
time as part of the Community Services.
Mrs. Blank invited to The Council suggested that the letter from the Committee,
make presentation at together with the information presented at tonight's
budget session meeting,be presented again at budget time as a formal
request and noted that Mrs. Blank will be notified
of the date and time to make her presentation.
Councilman Hobel questioned the budget schedule fitting
in with the promotion schedule of the program since
the budget will not be considered until late May or
early June. Mrs. Blank responded that this was the
reason for the special request at this time as promotion
costs are being incurred rapidly in order to get the
program started.
Request for staff Councilman Hobel suggested that the motion should
report regarding include a request to staff to make a report to the
funds Council concerning the balance remaining in the
Community Promotions fund for this year, if any.
Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to the City Manager for consideration at
this time, with the intent that it would normally be
considered at budget time; however, upon the City
Manager's review and further discussion with Mrs.
Blank, if he feels it is appropriate to proceed with
this prior to budget time, that it be brought back to
the Council prior to the budget considerations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Manuel A. Rios Mr. Rios stated he was representing Casa de Servicios
519 Hill Street and the Urban Council of San Ysidro, and that he was
San Ysidro 92175 speaking in opposition to Item No. 10 on the agenda
(Resolution supporting the location of a medical-
correctional facility). He distributed printed materials
to the Council opposing the construction of new prison
facilities in Southern California and outlined the
position of the citizens in San Ysidro including
(1) opposing the location itself; (2) the lack of any
assurances of jobs; (3) reduced property values; (4)
the residents want a university (four-year) in this
area; and (5) they would like an opportunity for a
hearing to be held so they can voice their objections.
Airport is alternative Mayor Scott said that in discussions he has had with
to prison people in education in various public agencies, that
if a university is approved, it will not be in the
South Bay area. He asked Mr. Rios as the representative
of the citizens in San Ysidro, if they had a choice
whether they would prefer an airport or a prison.
Mr. Rios responded that they prefer neither - they are
supporting a university.
Motion to move Item 10 It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor
forward on the agenda Scott and unanimously carried that Item 10 be moved
up on the agenda and considered after the close of
oral communications.
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Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk expressed the support of the Chamber of
Chula Vista Chamber Commerce of Item No. 10 (Resolution). He stated that members
of Commerce of the Chamber visited the prison facility of Vacaville
and that it was a highly desirable type of facility.
He encouraged the people of San Ysidro to support the
prison and urged that the Council adopt the resolution.
Harold Ratay Mr. Ratay said he had information that was germane
1222 Fourth Avenue to the issue under discussion. He described property
Chula Vista he owns in Atascadero, across the Salinas River from
the Atascadero State Mental Hospital, and that the
property has doubled in value in four years, illustrating
that property values do not decrease because of prisons
or state institutions.
Citizens speaking Jorge Diezdebonilla, 629 Del Mar, Chula Vista; Bertha
against Item 10 Gonzales, 629 Del Mar, Chula Vista; RoseMary Lopez,
2371Smythe, San Ysidro; Beth Carpenter, 521 Third
Avenue, Chula Vista; and Jesus Herrera of 1S9 West
Hall Avenue, San Ysidro, all spoke against Resolution
Item No. 10. They were speaking as representatives
of the Committee Against the Otay Mesa Prison, the
Action Committee, and the Concilio Urbane Corporation
of San Ysidro, and their comments supported statements
made by Mr. Rios. In addition they expressed concerns
on (1) the effect of such a facility on the good
neighbor feelings toward the people of Mexico; (2)
the impact on the minds of young children and young
adults; (3) alternatives to prisons - education,
increased sports activities, and jobs.
Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan referred to Item 13 on the agenda and said
631 Carla Street that if the City cannot support the athletic activities
Chula Vista financially, that perhaps it could be proposed to offer
the services of the Junior Police Patrol, as has been
done in the past, as a means of assistance.
Mr. Lathan also spoke concerning Item 14a, Written
Communications, and asked that the Council consider
the fact that Senate Bill 4 will not be implemented
until 1980 and there are seven other recycling bills
that will be presented to the legislature prior to
that time.
Donald A. Painter Mr. Painter expressed his appreciation to the Council
920 Beech Street and City staff for their consideration and courtesy
Chula Vista during his campaign for Mayor.
(In accordance with Council action, agenda Item Mo. 10 was
considered at this time).
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8569 Both the Federal and State governments have now
SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF approved the location of a medium security medical-
A MEDIUM SECURITY SOUTHERN correctional facility to serve the Southern California
CALIFORNIA MEDICAL- area in the Otay Mesa region. At the meeting of
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN April 5, 1977, the City Council determined that they
THE OTAY MESA AREA would endorse the location of this facility.
City Council Meeting -4- April 12, 1977
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent.
Council discussion Council discussion ensued and the Council reaffirmed
their position to support the facility.
Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar
be approved and adopted.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 8570 Senate Bill 778 (1971) mandated that the local building
RELATING TO TME MAIN- department maintain building plans and permits for the
TENANCE OF OFFICIAL life of a building. The Bill allows the microfilming
COPIES OF PLANS OF of the documents and disposal of the originals, and
BUILDING FOR WHICH further allows for charging fees for maintaining the
BUILDING PERMITS ARE documents.
ISSUED AND ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR MICROFILMING OF
BUILDING PLANS AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS
4. RESOLUTION NO. 8571 The City and the State of California previously entered
REMISING, RELEASING into an agreement whereby the State would realign the
AND QUITCLAIMING CERTAIN access route along Brisbane Avenue to the proposed
REAL PROPERTY IN CHULA Route 54 freeway, in exchange for the City acquiring
VISTA TO THE STATE OF certain properties to provide for the right of way.
CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING This conveyance satisfies all executory performances
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE required by the City under the right of way agreement
QUITCLAIM DEED NO. 11-8107.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8572 Tentative Parcel Map No. 12734 was filed with the County
APPROVING AGREEMENT of San Diego for the purpose of creating three parcels
BETWEEN THE CITY OF at the southeast corner of Palomar Street and First Avenue.
CHULA VISTA AND JOHN P. First Avenue lies entirely within the City of Chula Vista,
AND ESPERANZA A. and one of the conditions of approval of the Tentative
ANDNCIATION FOR THE Parcel Map is for the owners to enter into a subdivision
COMPLETION OF PUBLIC agreement with the City to construct the public improvements
IMPROVEMENTS FOR on First Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John Anunciation have
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP signed the required agreement.
NO. 12734 AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8573 On March 14, 1977 the City Council approved a lien
APPROVING AMENDED SUB- agreement for the installation of public improvements
DIVISION IMPROVEMENT on "D" Street and Las Flores Drive with Mr. and Mrs.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY Jahn, who have submitted a request to distribute the
OF CHULA VISTA AND HENRY F. total lien among three (3) parcels. It is necessary
AND AGNES LOUISE JAHNFOR to amend the agreement to clearly stipulate the
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15-76 proportioned amounts of the total lien in the sum of
AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR THE $43,000 as follows:
INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS ON "D" STREET Parcel I of Parcel Map No. 5711 $10,000
AND LAS FLORES DRIVE AND Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 5711 20,000
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 5711 13,000
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 4~,000
City Council Meeting -5- April 12, 1977
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8574 The Environmental Review Committee of the City
FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT prepared an Environmental Review Record with a finding
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT of no possible significant impact for the following
DUE TO THE CO~MUNITY projects proposed as part of the Community Development
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Block Grant Program:
PROJECTS
1. Third Avenue Street Improvements ERR-77-1
2. Storm Drain - Del Mar and Madrona ERR-77-2
3. Senior Citizens Service Center ERR-76-1
4. Removal of Architectural Barriers ERR-76-3
5. Reconstruction of Public Improvements ERR~76-4
6. Acquisition of Town Centre Properties ERR-76-5
7. Building Inspections ERR-76-8
8. Loan Program ERR-76-9
It was recommended that the Council adopt this finding
of no significant environmental impact.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8575 On February 1~ 1977 the Council adopted revisions to
CERTIFYING WESTEC the Environmental Review Policy. One of the chan~es
SERVICES, INC., SAN DIEGO/ involved the standards by which consultants are to be
TUSTIN AS A CONSULTANT judged for inciusion in the list of consultants
QUALIFIED FOR THE qualified for the preparation of EIR's for the City.
PREPARATION OF ENVIRON- Westec Services, Inc., is preparing an EIR for consideration
MENTAL IMPACT REPORTS FOR by the City and submitted information to demonstrate
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA their qualification to be placed on the new list o4
consultants.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8576 In approval of the subdivision map for E1 Rancho del
D£TERMINING AND DECLAR- Rey Unit #4, the City Council imposed certain conditions
ING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY relating to the improvement and realignment of
OF THE ACQUISITION OF Telegraph Canyon Road which require the dedication of
PROPERTY OWNED BY UNITED rights of way owned both by the subdivider and third
ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR parties. In order to satisfy the requirements, the
THE TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD subdivider, Pacific Scene, needs the authority to
RIGHT OF WAY REALIGNMENT acquire properties in the name of the City of Chula Vista
AND AUTHORIZING THE through eminent domain from United Enterprises, Inc.
CO~V[ENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION The City will incur no financial obligation as a
PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID result of this action.
RIGHT OF WAY
(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR'
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8569 (Considered after 0ral Communications - see pages
SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF 3 & 4 of the minutes).
A MEDIUM SECURITY SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA MEDICAL -
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN
THE OTAY MESA AREA
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS
10. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8577 It is the intention of the City Council to order the
ELECTING TO PROCEED vacation of a portion of Hilltop Drive between Flower
UNDER THE PROVISIONS Street and "E" Street and a public hearing to consider
OF THE STREET VACATION this vacation has been set for May 3, 1977 at 7:00 p.m.
ACT OF 1941, DECLARING in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue.
THE INTENTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
VACATE A PORTION OF
HILLTOP DRIVE BETWEEN
FLOWER STREET AND "E"
STREET AND FIXING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING THEREON
City Council Meeting -6- April 12, 1977
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimously carried, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
10. b. (Considered following Item 10c)
10. c. RESOLUTION NO. 85?8 The Judicial Council of the State of California is
ENDORSING SUPERIOR charged with the responsibility of making a recommendation
COURT FACILITIBS IN to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors regarding
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, the inclusion or exclusion of Superior Court facilities
SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL in the South County Regional Center. By this resolution,
CENTER the City Council urges the Judicial Council of the
State to carefully consider factors in favor of
decentralization of Superior Court facilities and to
establish these facilities in the South and East County
Regional Centers.
Councilman Hobel reported that the cities of Coronado,
Imperial Beach, and National City will be adopting
a similar resolution.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
10. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8579 The City of Chula Vista and the Montgomery Fire Protection
APPROVING AGREEMENT District have negotiated an Agreement to provide fire
BETWEEN THE CITY OF services as to fire suppression measures, fire prevention
CHULA VISTA AND THE measures and emergency medical services to those areas
MONTGOMERY FIRE located within the District and within the City,
PROTECTION DISTRICT referred to as the "Chula Vista-Montgomery Fire District
FOR JOINT FIRE Automatic Response Area".
PROTECTION AND AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Scott, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox
None: None
Absent: None
Introduction of Board Mayor Scott introduced the Board of Directors of the
of Directors - Montgomery Montgomery Fire Protection District - Mr. Harold A.
Fire Protection District Ratay~ President; Lynn Pankhurst, Secretary; and
A. H. Bahrke, Director (who was unable to be present).
Chief Robert Dawkins was also in the audience and was
included in the introduction.
Agreement signed Mayor Scott and Mr. Ratay officially signed the
Agreement in acknowledgement of the occasion.
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CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8580 In anticipation of the renovation of the old Library/
APPROVING AGREEMENT Post Office complex into a Municipal Operations
BETWEEN THE CITY OF Building, a study of duplication requirements was
CHULA VISTA AND IBM conducted late last year. It was recommended that
CORPORATION FOR COPIER the Civic Center Xerox 7000 copier be replaced by
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES an IBM Copier III commencing July 1, 1977.
AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID The Council postponed consideration of this item at
AGREEMENT (Continued the meeting of April S, 1977 due to questions by
from the meeting of Councilman Egdahl regarding justification for replacing
April 5, 1977) the current Xerox 7000 dry copy machine.
Councilman Egdahl commented that he had received a
straightforward presentation and justification from
the staff.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
12. ORDINANCE NO. 1739 The cost of materials has risen significantly in
AMENDING SECTION 12.44.020 recent years and the new fee schedule will allow the
OF CHAPTER 12.44 OF THE City to recover all costs for sign installation. The
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting
CODE TO INCREASE THE FEES of April S, 1977.
FOR NAME AND REGULATORY
SIGNS - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that the
adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
13. REPORT ON JOINT REQUEST On April 1, 1977 the City Manager's office received a
FOR FUNDING BY SPORTS request for funding in the amount of $1,000 from
LIMITED OF SAN DIEGO Mr. James S. Robeson, Director of Public Relations and
COUNTY AND THE CALIFORNIA Finance for the 1977 California Wheelchair Games, to
~qEELCHAIR ATHLETIC to held in San Diego this year from May 19 to 22.
ASSOCIATION Later in the year athletes will compete for national
and international competition.
In a written report, City Manager Cole said that the
request does not substantially meet the criteria
adopted by the Council in establishing a policy for
considering requests for funding by private organizations
or individuals. In addition, no funds are budgeted in
the current budget for this purpose.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
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Motion to convey It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
suggestion of assistance Cox and unanimously carried that the staff be directed
to Junior Police Patrol to convey to the Junior Police Patrol (Explorer Police
Post) the suggestion that they offer assistance to the
California Wheelchair Athletic Association (as suggested
by Mr. Lathan).
Sweetwater Community City Manager Cole reported that the Sweetwater Community
College District Board/ College District Board has indicated their willingness
City Council joint discussion to meet with the Council at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
of horticultural park April 28 (Council Conference). Mr. Cole stated that
the presentation by Mr. King regarding the metropolitan
sewer capacity should be completed by that time.
Motion to set a time It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
certain Hyde and unanimously carried that a "time certain" be
set at 5:00 p.m. on April 28 to meet with the College
District Board.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Request for Chula Mayor Scott announced that he had received a request
Vista Community Hospital from the Chula Vista Community Hospital asking for a
for second access second access to the hospital.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman
City Manager Cox and unanimously carried that this be referred to
the City Manager.
Mayor to attend Mayor Scott referred to a letter received from Mr. Jim
Economic Development Bates, County Board of Supervisors, inviting the
Summit Conference Council to send a representative to attend a joint
session of the Board of Supervisors and the City of
San Diego on Economic Development. The meeting will
be held on April 13 in San Diego as the second meeting of
the Summit Conference. Mayor Scott said he will attend.
Members of audience Mayor Scott invited members of the audience to the
invited to Election Election Center at 385 Parkway to observe the election
Center to observe returns starting shortly after 8:00 p.m.
returns
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Scott Members of the Council expressed their appreciation
commended to Mayor Scott Eot his leadership and services during
this interim period, and particularly for his participation
in the negotiations of the Agreement with the Montgomery
Fire Protection District.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
City Clerk's attendance Cox and unanimously carried that the City Clerk's
at conference request to attend a conference in Long Beach be
approved (April 20-22, 1977).
City Council Meeting -9~ April 12, 1977
14. WRITTEN CO~qUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FROM NORTH A request was received by the Council from the North
COUNTY CITIZENS FOR County Citizens for Employment, Energy & Environment
EMPLOYMENT, ENERGY ~ to support Senate Bill 4 which would require all
ENVIRONMENT THAT "tkrowaway" beverage container to have a deposit value
COUNCIL SUPPORT of at least 5{ by January 1, 1980.
SENATE BILL 4,
THE BEVERAGE CONTAINER
REUSE AND RECYCLING ACT
Motion to refer to Environmental It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman
Control Commission Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be
referred to the Environmental Control Commission.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. to
the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, April 14,
1977 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room,
City Hall.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk