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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/02/03 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. February 3, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, 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 Asmu$, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall DISCUSSION OF PARK City Manager Cole made some introductory remarks noting LAND ACQUISITION that the City, five years ago, had two acres of park land per 1,000 people. The goal is the national average which is four acres per 1,000 people. Mr. Cole stated that the City has now reached 85% of this goal. As to park maintenance, the City is maintaining more acreage per employee than any city in the County, and more reasonably. CETA Employees In answer to Council's query, Park Superintendent Bradstreet stated that presently 18 CETA employees are in this depart- ment. PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR Mr. Hall submitted a detailed report to the Council dis- OF PARKS AND RECREATION cussing the approximate monies available for park develop- ment: 1) Special Capital Outlay Fund $522,000 2) Residential Construction Tax $128,000 3) State Bond, Proposition 2~. This was a $6.3 million bond issue passed last July. The City will realize $300,000~. Greg Rogers Park will be developed with that money. 4) State Block Grant (Ziegler Bill) $47,648. There is a potential that the City will get this amount of money three years in a row. Park~ and Recreation Mr. Hall submitted and discussed in detail. The Parks Element, General Plan and Recreation Element of the General Plan which showed the City divided into four areas: 1) the community park districts; 2) neighborhood park districts; 5) existing parks and 4) areas where parks are needed. Generally, the specific areas are: Area I (generally) from the Bay to 1-805 on the east, northern City limit lines - "C" Street and Industrial Park, and "L" Street to the south: 65.35 acres park inventory. Area 2 - "L" Street on the north; southern City boundary lines on the south; Bay to the west; and 1-805 to the east: 108.09 acres park inventory Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- February 5, 1977 Area 3 - boundaries are 1-805 to the west; Otay Lakes Road to the east; Telegraph Canyon Road to the south; Route 54 to the north: 70.10 acres park inventory. Area 4 - Otay Lakes Road and Bonita Road to the west and north~ Proctor Valley Road to the east; Telegraph Canyon Road to the south: 8.40 acres park inventory. Mr. Hall reported the acreage for: Community parks in the City ~ 107.70 acres; b;eighborhood parks - 142.54 acres; Mini Parks and Tot Lots - 1.70 acres; Ornamental Areas - 12.32 acres; Special Use areas - 132.0 acres; Open Space District - contracted out - 36.3 acres; Other areas (animal Shelter, Civic Center/Police and Public Works - 6.1 acres; a total of 438.66 acres. Discussion Council discussion ensued regarding park areas developed next to school sites; the San Diego Gas & Electric ease- ment; population figures in the various areas. In answer to Council's query, Mr. Hall explained that the staff is looking for an area near Brandywine - a field that can be lighted and used for sports facilities. The Fire Department is interested in the site for a training facility. Mr. Hall commented that the area can also be used for a library, fire station and other departmental uses. Mayor Scott explained his reservations to have these facilities in the southern most area of the City which would serve only that area in the south, Mr. Hall said that with the 1-80S access, the people in the northern areas of the City would drive to the southern area. Joint Powers Agreement Councilman Cox asked about joint powers agreements. Mr. Hall stated that he would like the Council to consider a joint powers agreement with the County for a land use lease agreement for 15 to 20 acres for the development of a community park (66 acre site in the Sweetwater Park Phase VI area - northern boundaries of the City). The access to the site would be off First Avenue. Mr. Hall felt it would be vital for the City to negotiate with the County at this time since they will be leasing 20 to 50 acres of the area to the KOA Campgrounds and the rest will be developed as time permits. The area is in the flood plain and there are no park lands available in this particular area. Mr. Hall added that it could be used for a lighted field as well. Discussion The Council discussed this particular location noting it was in the extreme northern portion of the City; the lack of visibility in locating the site; the vast amount of open space in the area now; area will become part of the Sweetwater Regional Park. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- February 3, 1977 Agenda item for joint Councilman Hobel suggested the staff put this on the list meeting with Board of of items to be discussed at the joint meeting with the Supervisors Board of Supervisors. C-5 Another potential development area is the Provence property south of Sweetwater Road, north of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Hall suggested this for a joint powers agreement with the County. The staff had insisted that the County develop this area as a green belt park, and the County has plans for this. They will start construction at any time now. In a joint powers, the City could per- haps cover the maintenance of the area in order to make this a "flowing" park in conjunction with Rohr and perhaps construct lighted ball fields. Mayor Scott commented that the County, perhaps, should be asked to run Rohr Park. School areas Mr. Hall suggested the schools be approached regarding the development of the areas next to Vista Square, Feaster and Rice schools similar to that as developed next to Mueller School. Recommendations The recommendations as submitted by the Director of Parks & Recreation was discussed by the Council at this time. Motion for adoption of It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman statement of policy Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council adopts the following statement of policy, pending adoption of appro- priate amendments to the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and/or the Park Land Dedication Ordinance: '~ecauee City-wide and regional parks benefit all areas of the City, funds collected under Section 17.10 of the Municipal Code need not be used solely for the purchase of neighborhood and community parks, but may be ueedfor the acquisition and development of City-wide or regional parks for the benefit of residents of the subdivision from which they are collected." Resolution and Ordinance Director of Planning Peterson noted that the Parks and amendment to be brought back Recreation Element of the General Plan would have to be changed along with the Park Acquisition Ordinance. Motion for appraisals It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the staff consider acqui- sition (get appraisals) of the following areas of park and/or recreation developments and set priorities for funding: 1) E1 Rancho del Rey Mini-regional Park 2) Greg Rogers Park - Corridor Site Motion for joint powers It was moved by Councilman Mobel and seconded by Councilman Cox that consideration be given for joint powers agreements for the following: 1) Feaster Elementary School - Community Park District #1 Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- February 3, 1977 2) Rice Elementary School - Community Park District #6 3) Vista Square Elementary School - Community Park District #4 4) San Diego Gas ~ Electric Company easement - Community Park District #6 Modification to motion Councilman Cox asked that the motion include asking the County about the Provence property south of Sweetwater Road, north of the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course and 2) joint powers agreement for the property in the Sweet- water Park Phase VI area (northern boundaries of the City, west of 1-805). Included in motion Councilman Hobel stated he would inchde this in his motion; Councilman Cox agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimousl7. San Diego Gas & Electric Mr. Hall, in answer to the Council's questions, explained Easement that the lease for the sod farm does not expire until October; however, the leasee is ceasing his operations now. He will write a letter to San Diego Gas & Electric regarding this property. Recommendations accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following recom- mendations be accepted: 1) The Council considers favorably the suggested joint powers agreements and directs staff to enter into negotiations with the Chula Vista City School District and the San Diego Gas ~ Electric Company for the use of public properties to meet the City's immediate needs. 2) Staff be directed to retain appraisers and report back to Council regarding the cost involved in the pur- chases of the recommended acquisition sites (El Rancho del Rey and Greg Rogers). 3) Staff be directed to prepare a report on the needed recreational facilities for Council consideration of funding as it relates to the total park system. Tennis Courts Councilman Hyde asked that consideration be given to the development of tennis courts - lighted or not lighted. Councilman Cox remarked that he would tike to see the staff direct its consideration toward lighted bali fields. Involvement of all City departments City Manager Cole reminded the Council that development of park sites affect all departments in the City, not the least of which is the Police Department. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 1977 at 7:00 p.m.