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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/01/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. January 25, 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 Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff Cole, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Director of Planning present: City Manager Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Purchasing Espinosa, Director of Community Development Desrochers 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of January 13 and 18, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Scott read the proclamation proclaiming January 23 DESIGNATING THE WEEK through January 30, 1977 as "YMCA WEEK" in the City of OF JANUARY 23 AS YMCA Chula Vista and calling for citizen support of the worth- WEEK IN THE CITY OF while programs and efforts of the organization. The Mayor CHULA VISTA presented the proclamation to Mr. F. M. (Scotty) Houghton, Executive Director of the South Bay Family YMCA. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8480 - Mr. Scaglione has covered the City Council meetings for CO~B~ENDING CECIL the past three years as a reporter for the San Diego Union SCAGLIONE, REPORTER FOR and has now been reassigned to the San Diego office. THE SAN DIEGO UNION, FOR resolution commends Mr. $caglione for his excellent cover- HIS EXCELLENT COVERAGE age of the City Council actions and expresses the Council's OF CI]~f COUNCIL F~ETINGS best wishes on his promotion. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the text was read by City Clerk Jennie Fulasz, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Mayor Scott presented the resolution to "Stag" with his congratulations. ORAL CON~UNICATIONS Steve Owens Mr. 0wen5 said he was representing the Town Centre Business 272 Church Avenue and Professional Association in requesting that the Council Chula Vista consider using the $150,000 of Block Grant funds, currently allocated to remodel Memorial Park Center, to provide ad- Request for Block ditional improvements in the public right of way along Grant Funds Third Avenue between Davidson and "E" Street. City Council Meeting -2- January 25, 1977 Suggestion to place City Manager Cole suggested that if the Council wishes to request on agenda at take action on the request presented by Mr. Cwens, to give Council Conference the staff this direction so that the application could be January 27 prepared accordingly. Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman discussion on request Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that in at Council Conference response to the request, in light of Mr. Cole's comments, that the Council schedule at the Council Conference of January 27 a discussion so that a proper response can be made to the request and that the staff be prepared to give the Council some advice at that point. PUBLIC HEARING 3. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF THE opened the public hearing. VACATION OF A PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD On January 4, 1977 the City Council adopted Resolution BETWEEN "K" AND "L" No. 8464 setting this date for a public hearing to con- STREETS sider the City's intention to vacate Industrial Boulevard between "K" and "L" Streets. In a written report sub- mitted to the Council on January 4, Director of Public Works Robens recommended approval of the request of Baker Industries to vacate the street right of way, based upon staff investigation and determination that this portion of the street is a "paper street" and is not needed for street circulation. Also, the utility companies had no objections to the vacation. Recommendation of Director of Public Works Robens stated that the staff, Metropolitan Transit since the intitial investigation, has received informa- Development Board tion from the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board that this right of way may be needed for a possible transit line through the City of Chula Vista and the Transit Board recommended that the right of way be retained by the City until a final decision is made. A proposal will be made in a few months concerning this system now under study. Staff recommendation Mr. Robens declared that staff now recommends against the vaeatio~ at this time, based on this request and on the fact that the Street and Highways Code and the Vacation Act states that if there is a possible potential need, the street should not be vacated. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed, Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be filed and that Mr. Baker be informed that the Council has taken this action. Application for In response to query from Mayor Scott, Mr. Roberts stated encroachment permit to that the staff intends to inform Mr. Baker to apply for an be suggested to Mr. Baker encroachment permit for the use of the land, which will require Council approval. City Council Meeting -3- January 25, 1977 Council discussion The Council discussed previous comments made at Council meetings concerning the area in question being used in violation of ordinance requirements, Motion to inform It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Mr. Baker of Cox and unanimously carried by those present that, over violation of the Mayor's signature, the Council inform Mr. Baker, or ordinances the staff inform Mr. Baker, of some problems with viola- tion of the present City ordinances and that he be in- formed that application for a temporary encroachment would be entertained by the Council; and if the Council does not have such action within 30 days, Mr. Baker would be asked to conform or remove the lumber. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 8481 - As a part of the All-States Program during the Bicentennial RECOGNIZING THE STATE OF year, the citizens from each State being saluted by the NEBRASKA AS HAVING THE City Council were invited to attend the Council meeting MOST ATTENDANCE DURING and participate in the program. At the meeting of January THE BICENTENNIAL ALL- 18, 1977, the Council asked that a resolution be brought STATES PROGRAM back, to be forwarded to the Governor of Nebraska, recog- nizing the State of Nebraska as having the most audience participation. S. RESOLUTION NO. 8482 - On November 24, 1976 Don Norman and Glenn and Bettye ACCEPTING GRANT OF Ashwill, owners of the property, granted the City an ease- EASEMENT FROM DONALD ment six feet by three feet along Ridgeback Road for three NORM~ GLENN AND fire hydrants and an easement six feet by two feet along BETTYE ASHWILL FOR Otay Lakes Road for two fire hydrants as required by ten- FIRE HYDRANT PURPOSES tative Parcel Map No. 11-75, The fire hydrants become the property of the City and are maintained by the Otay Municipal Water District. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8483 - In May, 1975 the City Council approved an agreement between ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM the City and the County of San Diego to realign and improve DEED FROM COUNTY OF SAN Edgemere Avenue, with the County to acquire all the right DIEGO FOR EDGEMERE AVENUE of way and the City to reimburse the County for the neces- RIGHT OF WAY sary right of way that must be purchased or condemned. On August 13, 1976 the County Board of Supervisors authorized the purchase of Parcels 74-2489A and 74-2489B from the owner, Trousdale Enterprises Inc., for the amount of $41,400 and on December 22, 1976 the Board of supervisors passed a resolution conveying these parcels to the City of Chula IVista by Quitclaim Deed in accordance with the agreement. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8484 - A provision for approval of tentative parcel Map No. 18-76 APPROVING AGREEMENT was that the developer improve "D" Street between Second BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA Avenue and Minor Avenue. The property o~ner at 124 Minor VISTA AND MABEL I. LOVELL Avenue requested deferral of the ~ublic improvements and FOR DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC executed a lien agreement to serve as a performance guaran- IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO tee for the deferred construction as it is impractical and 124 MINOT AVENUE AND premature to install the street improvements at this time. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO The Planning Commission recommended the deferral, EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT City Council Meeting -4- January 25, 1977 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8485 - AS required by the Streets and Highways Code, the Council ORDERING THE VACATION OF held a public hearing to consider the vacation of public PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT right of way at the northeast corner of Bonita Road and THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF Willow Street. No objections were received and the Council BONITA ROAD AND WILLOW requested that a resolution be prepared ordering the vaca- STREET tion. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8486 - The following bids were received on January 5, 1977 for ACCEPTING BIDS AND two (2) five cubic yard dump trucks with factory installed AWARDING CONTRACT FOR liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operated engines: TWO (2) FIVE CUBIC YARD DUMP TRUCKS BIDDER UNIT PRICE Jim Early International Inc. $12,928.00 South Bay Chevrolet 12,975.00 International Harvester Co. 13,178.36 Center City Ford 13,263.00 Staff recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to Jim Early International Inc., the low bidder. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Comment regarding City Manager Cole explained that the new five-minute timing device timing device presently being used in the Chambers was designed and made by the Communication Technician, Bill A!brektse~ and is a "one-of-a-kind" mechanism. The Council commended the efforts of Mr. Albrektsen. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS County Action Assistant City Attorney Beam said he talked to Supervisor on Regional Center Hamilton's office about the County's action today regarding the South Bay Regional Center. The Board of Supervisors has asked various agencies in the County, except the cities involved in the judicial districts, what they feel about having superior cou~ts (in the south county area). Mr. Beam recommended that a letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors asking whether or not they think it is reason- able not to ask the cities involved what they think of the issue. Mr. Beam said he has been informed that Supervisor Hamilton would like to hear from the City of Chula Vista, from the City of E1 Cajon, and other cities in the east county, City Council Meeting -5- January 25, 1977 Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman County Board of Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that a Supervisors letter (as suggested by Mr, Beam) be prepared for the Mayor's signature with the suggestion that the phrase- ology be couched in terms that the Council compliment the Board of Supervisors on seeking further input from citizens on this matter, and that the City would also like to provide input. 10. REVIEW OF POLITICAL In accordance with direction of Council, Director of SIGN ORDINANCE Planning Peterson discussed staff's review of the con- REQUIREMENTS tents of the political sign regulations, specifically with regard to the location of signs in the public right of way, signs at campaign headquarters, and the length of time signs should be allowed to be erected prior to election day. On the basis of review of the ordinances of other cities, experience in the various political campaigns, and evalua- tion of the issues referred to, the staff recommended that no change be made in the ordinance. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Scott that the report be accepted. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning signs being allowed in the public right of way, adequate identification be- hind property lines, enforcement of ordinance provisions in connection with political signs, and whether civil or criminal penalty was involved. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Scott and seconded by Councilman report carried Egdahl that the report be accepted. The motion carried by the fo]lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Egdahl, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Abstain: Councilman Hyde (due to possible conflict of interest) 11. REPORT ON THE INSTALLATION Director of Public Works Robens submitted a written report OF HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM regarding the installation of High Pressure Sodium Vapor VAPOR (MPSV) STREET LIGHTS (HPSV) street lights at the intersection of Telegraph Canyon AT THE INTERSECTION OF Road and Crest Drive/Oleander Avenue in conjunction with TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND the construction of traffic signals in the spring of 1977. CREST DRIVE In comparing the 250 watt HPSV street light with the 400 watt mercury vapor street light, it was determined that the HPSV light will provide an adequate level of light and with a significant annual cost savings. It was staff's recommendation that the installation of the 250 watt HPSV street lights be installed on a trial basis. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimousl7 carried by those preseent that the report be accepted. City Council Meeting ~6- January 25, 1977 In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, Director of Public Works Robens said the staff will have a report back to the Council concerning this signal approximately six months after installation. REQUESTS AND RECO~ENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND CO~ISSIONS 12. RECOMmeNDATION REGARDING The Youth Commission has been discussing preliminary plans "BLOW THE WHISTLE ON CRIME" to institute a "Blow the Whistle on Crime Prevention Program." In a written report, the Commission outlined the proposed program which includes crime prevention lectures and films in conjunction with distribution of free whistles to deter criminal acts; the whistle to be used either by the victim or by witnesses of a crime. The Youth Commission requested permission to contact various local service organizations and/or businesses for possible co-sponsorship of a pilot program in the junior and senior high school areas. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman recommendation of Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the Youth Commission Council approve and support the request (of the Youth Commission). MAYOR'S REPORT Appointment to Mayor Scott proposed the appointment of Frank W. Sipan to International the International Friendship Commission. Friendship Commission Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Councilman appointment Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the appointment be ratified. Presentation to Mayor Scott referred to the motion that a letter be directed Board of Supervisors to the County Board of Supervisors and asked the Council if they would rather have a letter~ or if they would like to have the Mayor make a personal presentation in regard to the Regional Center if that can be arranged. The Council concurred that if time permits, the personal appearance of the Mayor would be more effective. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Follow-up 'on letter Councilman Hyde commented on the letter forwarded by Mayor regarding Joint Powers Scott to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors outlining Agreement the City's position regarding the Joint Powers Agreement. He asked if there had been any response to that letter. Mayor Scott said he has not had a response, but he will have the Council Secretary follow up on this. Invitation to meeting Councilman Hyde referred to a letter he received from San of San Diego Transit Diego Transit regarding a meeting on January 26. He felt someone should attend. City Council Meeting -7~ January 25, 1977 Motion for Staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Mayor Scott representative to and unanimously carried by those present that a staff attend demonstration representative attend the meeting, (Demonstration of retrofitted buses to accommodate wheelchair lifts). Dave Conners to City Manager Cole commented that Dave Conners, Traffic attend meeting Engineer, would represent the Council. Potential traffic problem Councilman Hyde referred to the letter addressed to W. L. "I" Street - between Sullins of the County Project Management Office, regarding Broadway and Third Avenue the potential problem of the widening of "I" Street between Broadway and Third Avenue. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Scott presentation regarding and unanimously carried by those present that the staff traffic problem - brief the Council at such early time as they suggest to County Regional Center consider the traffic problems as they now see them with regard to the County Regional Center. Director of Public Works Robens remarked that the staff is now working with the County on an analysis of all the traffic flows and that a report would be made to the Council in approximately on month. Assembly Bill 56 intro- Councilman Cox noted that Assemblyman Bill McVittie has duced to Assembly introduced Assembly Bill 56 which responds in part to the adverse impact of the ethics of the State Director of Housing and Community Development in imposing mandates on local government that exceed the limits of his authority. Motion for letter in It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott support of Assembly and unanimously carried by those present, (as suggested Bill 56 by the Legislative Committee) that the Council write a letter over the Mayor's signature in support of Assembly Bill 56 to encourage more of a public review process, Defsrral of Councilman Egdahl referred to Item No. 7 on the agenda for public improvements this meeting concerning approval of the delay of instal- lation of public improvements on "D" Street between Minor and Second Avenues. He questioned the number of times this has been done, how close they are to one another, and whether it was now time that the improvements were put in. Director of Public Works Robens submitted a plat of the area noting eight deferrals. He stated that there is a 1911 Act petition completed for this area and staff will come back to the Council with this petition in the very near future. Problem of "jog" Councilman Hyde noted the "jog" in the street width on in "D" Street "D" Street as it enters Second Avenue heading west, on the south side. He asked if there was any prospect of this section being widened the full width of the rest of the street. Mr. Robens responded that it could be done by a Block Act. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman investigation and Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the recommendation matter be investigated by staff to see whether or not anything should be done about it and if so, what. City Council Meeting -8- January 25, 1977 13. WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION The California Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars TO CONDUCT ANNUAL requested permission to conduct their Annual "Buddy Poppy" "BUDDY POPPY SALE" ON Sale in Chula Vista on May 20 and 21, 1977. MAY 20 AND 21, 1977 Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved. b. REQUEST TO FILE LATE The Farmers Insurance Group of Santa Ana, California, sub- CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - mitred a petition to file a late claim on behalf of James JAMES W. LYNN W. Lynn, 902 Monterey Court, Chula Vista, in connection CHULA VISTA with an alleged property damage sustained by the claimant in August, 1976. Motion to deny It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the request to file the late claim be denied. c. RESIGNATION FROM PARKS Mr. Paul O. Thompson submitted his resignation from the AND RECREATION CO~ISSION Parks and Recreation Commission, effective Friday, February 18, 1977. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman resignation and send Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the letter of appreciation resignation of Mr. Thompson be accepted and that the Council send a letter of appreciation and regret for the termination of his services. Linda Navarre nominated to Mayor Scott announced that he would like to nominate Linda fill vacancy on the Parks Navarre to be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the and Recreation Commission resignation of Mr. Thomoson. Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman appointment Egdahl that the nominations close and that Linda Navarre be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried The motion carried by the following roll cml vote: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Suggestions for Mayor Scott noted that the Mayor makes appointments to a appointments by the number of Boards and Commissions, and he felt that the Mayor be increased list of such appointments should be lengthened. He said he would like to see that the only ones the Mayor could not appoint would be the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals and the Civil Service Commission, which are mandated by the State of California. If this is not possible, he suggested that perhaps there should be a Charter change. Assistant Attorney Beam said he had drafted the current policy used by the Council for appointments and the Mayor was given, subject to ratification by the Council, the maximum authority that the Mayor could have to make ap- pointments, He said he would review this matter and bring back a report. City Council Meeting -9- January 25, 1977 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, January 27~ 1977 at 4:00 p.m, in the Council Conference Room~ JENNIE M, FULASZ~ CMC City Clerk