HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/01/04 ~IINUTES OF A REGULAR ~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p~m. January 4, 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 (Sworn in and assumed the chair at 7:07 p.m.)~ Councilmen
Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel-(arrived late)
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens,
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall
Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde opened the meeting at 7:05 pom. and led the pledge of allegiance to
the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the
meetings of December 16 and 21, 1976 be approved, copies
having been sent to each Councilman.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. OATH OF OFFICE - City Clerk Jennie Fulasz administered the Oath of Office
MAYOR to Mr. Frank A. Scott as Hayor of the City of Chula Vista°
Mayor Scott then assumed the Chair.
(Councilman Hobel arrived at this time - 7:07 p.m.)
b. OATH OF OFFICE - The Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Jennie
YOUTH COMMISSIONER Fulasz to Mr. Fred Luka~h, newly appointed Youth Com-
missioner.
ORAL COb{MUNICATIONS
Sydney Xinos Mr. Xinos stated he has been representing V & V Develop-
Schwerin, Xinos & Associates ment in their application for approval to construct an
Consulting Engineers apartment e~mplex on Edgemere Drive~ He gave a brief
1400 Sixth Avenue background on the zoning application for this development
San Diego and reviewed the proceedings to date.
He noted that at the public hearing held on November 9,
1976, the Council considered R-3-P-20 as the zoning desig-
nation and at the meeting of December 21, 1976, under a
report from the staff, further discussion was held con-
cerning higher densities of R-3-P-23 and R-3-P-24. The
Ceuncil determined that this matter should be reconsidered
at a public bearing to be scheduled on January lg, 1977o
Mro Xinos concluded his comments stating that the developer
now has a site plan compatible with the R-3-P-20 zoning
designation, and considering the long delays, they are
now asking that the Council adopt an ordinance rezoning
the property in question to R-3-P-20.
City Council Meeting -2- January 4, 1977
Ordinance presented as City Attorney Lindberg stated that an ordinance has
unanimous consent item been prepared and presented to the Council as a unani-
mous consent item for consideration at this meeting
(Agenda Item 11 b), or the matter can be scheduled for
a public hearing on January 18, 1977 as previously
directed.
Planning Department In answer to query from Councilman Hobel, Director of
concurs with development Planning said that staff has worked quite extensively
under R-3-P-20 zoning with the developer and concurs that development of 20
units per acre would be an acceptable use in that area
with the "P" designator.
Motion to bring Item 11 b It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by
forward (unanimous consent Councilman Cox that Agenda Item 11 b be brought forward
item) at this time. The motion carried by a vote of 4-1 with
Mayor Scott abstaining.
11. b. ORDINANCE NO. 1721 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be
~4ENDING ZONING blAP placed on its first reading and that the reading of the
OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY text be waived by unanimous consent°
SECTION 19.18.010 OF ~tE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
CODE, REZONING THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY ON 3~ AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox
ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE Noes: Councilmen Egdahl
OF EDGEMERE AVENUE Absent: None
APPROXIMATELY OPPOSITE Abstain: ~layor Scott
THE KOA CAMPGROUND FROM
R-3 TO R-3-P-20, AND Mayor Scott noted for the record that since he was not
CERTIFYING THE NEGA- here for the public hearings~ he abstained from dis-
TIVE DECLARATION - cussion or voting on this item.
FIRST READING
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ORDINANCES
3. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, ~.layor Scott
CONSIDERATION OF REZONING opened the public hearing.
AN 11 FOOT STRIP AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOURTH In a written report to Council, Director of Planning
AVENUE AND "E" STREET FROM Peterson explained that the construction of a service
C-T TO R-3 station over 10 years ago at the northwest corner of
Fourth Avenue and "E" Street resulted in an 11 foot wide
strip of C-T zoned land not being utilized° The strip
was then sold to the owner of the adjoining R-3 zoned
parcel, but retained its C-T zone designation. In order
to rectify this situation the Planning Department ini-
tiated the rezoning of this 11 foot strip from C-T
(Commercial-Thoroughfare) to R-3 (Hultiple-Family Resi-
dential) to bring the area into conformance with the
zoning of the larger portion of the site already zoned
R-3.
The staff and Planning Commission recommended that the
zone change be approved in accordance with Planning
Commission Resolution PCZ-76-R.
City Council Meeting -3- January 4, 1977
Director of Planning Peterson further explained that the
11 foot strip under consideration in the C-T zone is
immediately adjacent to the R-3 zone and has been sold
to the owner of the adjacent property in the R-3 zone,
who desires to clarify the zoning so it can be incorpor-
ated in his development plans.
Walter Bowering Hr. Bowering said he is the owner of this piece of
1533 Highland Avenue property which he is selling to a developer who wishes
National City, CA 92050 to utilize the ll foot strip. He asked that the rezoning
be approved.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against,
the public hearing was declared closed.
a. ORDINANCE NO. 1722 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be
AMENDING ZONING MAP OR placed on its first reading and that the reading of the
MAPS ESTABLISHED BY text be waived by unanimous consent.
SECTION 19.18.010 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNI- The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
CIPAL CODE, REZONING
AM 11 FOOT STRIP AT AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde~ Cox~ Scott, Hobel
THE NORTHWEST CO~ER Noes: None
OF FOURTH AVENUE AND Absent: None
"E" STREET FROM C-T
TO R-3, AND CERTIFYING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION -
FIRST READING
4o PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, ~ayor Scott
CONSIDERATION OF APPLYING opened the public hearing.
THE "P" HODIFYING DISTRICT
TO TWO PARCELS (7°64 ACRES) Referring to his written report~ Director of Planning
LOCATED NORTH OF "E" STREET Peterson stated that in April 1976, the Council rezoned
BETWEEN JEFFERSON AND THE 8.88 acres north of "E" Street and 5.40 acres south of
EXTENSION OF WOODLAWN IN "E" Street, east of I-5 from C-V to C-V-P and R-3. The
THE C-V ZONE application of the "P" zone was to place the requirement
for precise plans and specific guidelines on all future
development at the northern gateway to Chula Vista. In
studying adjacent land, the Planning Department determined
that several adjacent parcels are also subject to potential
development and/or redevelopment and should be similarly
zoned as a logical extension of the area requiring precise
plans. The staff and Planning Commission recommended the
zone change in accordance with Planning Commission Reso-
lution PCZ-76-Q.
Director of Planning Peterson added that on the north
· side of "E" Street, the "P" zone stops at the Black Angus
restaurant, but the C~V zone does extend further to the
east. The Planning staff is aware of potential develop-
ment on the site of the Greg Rogers home, which prompted
them to bring this forward to the Council with the recom-
mendation that this area also be placed in the "P" modi-
fying district as was done with the properties to the west.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against,
)iayor Scott closed the public hearing.
City Council Meeting -4- January 4, 1977
4a. ORDINANCE NO. 1723 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance
AMENDING ZONING ~P OR 5lAPS be placed on its first reading and that the reading
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 of tile text be waived by unanimous consent°
OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE REZONING TWO PARCELS The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
LOCATED NORTH OF "E" STREET
BETWEEN JEFFERSON AND THE AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, tlobel, }~de, Cox, Scott
EXTENSION OF WOODLAtfN FROM Noes: None
C-V TO C-V-P AND CERTIFYING Absent: None
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION -
FIRST READING
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Hobel said he would like to speak on
Item No. 11. He suggested amending the language
to note that the Comprehensive Planning Organization
has designated State Route 54 as one of the top
three priorities in the transportation plan for the
San Diego region. The Council concurred that the
resolution be so modified.
Motion to adopt Consent Calendar It was moved by Councilman tlobel and seconded by
Councilman Cox that the Consent Calendar be approved
and adopted with the modification to Item No. 11 and
also incorporating the Unanimous Consent Item No. lla
(Resolution No. 8462).
The motion to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar
as amended carried unanimously.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8455 In accordance with Section 22830 of the Elections
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A Code, the City Council shall call the election not
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO earlier than the 89th day nor later than the 68th
BE HELD IN TIlE CITY OF CHULA day prior to the election.
VISTA ON ~IJESDAY~ APRIL 12,
1977 FOR THE ELECTION OF THE
~.~AYOR OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIIARTER
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID
CITY OF CERTAIN PROPOSITIONS
OR MEASURES RELATING TO TIlE
ADOPTION OF AMENDmeNTS TO SAID
CHARTER
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8456 This trial traffic regulation has been in effect a
ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD STOP(S) minimtm~ of eight months and has been providing good
AND/OR THROUGH STREET(S) IN traffic control at the intersection of Allen School
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Road and Allen School Lane, with traffic stopped on
Allen School Road. The stop sign is functioning
as anticipated and staff and Safety Commission
recommended that it be made permanent.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8457 On October 26~ 1976 the City Council established an
SETTING DATES FOR PROPERTY underground utility district on Broadway from "E"
TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE Street to "F" Street° The San Diego Gas & Electric
AND REMOVAL OF OVE~IEAD Company has informed the City that they propose to
FACILITIES - BROADWAY UNDER- start construction on undergrounding the utilities
GROUNDING DISTRICT, "E" TO on April 4, 1977 and complete construction on June
"F" STREET 10, 1977. They recommended that the City establish
May 6~ 1977 as the date by which customers are to
be ready to be served from the underground system
and June 10, 1977 as the date that all poles within
the district shall be removed.
City Council Meeting -5- January 4, 1977
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8458 One of the conditions for rezoning the property located
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE- at the northwest quadrant of the 1-805 Freeway and East
MENT FROM GEORGE AND IDA "J" Street required the property owner to grant an open
CUNRADI FOR OPEN SPACE space easement to the City. The property owners, George
PURPOSES and Ida Cunradi, executed the easement for open space
purposes on December 23, 1976 which gives the City con-
trol over any further development within the open space
area. The maintenance obligation of the property is
specifically retained by the grantor.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8459 One of the conditions for the approval of tentative
ACCEPTING GRANT OF parcel map No. 22-76 was for the owners to grant a
EASEMENT FROM WALTER five-foot strip of land as an easement for street tree
AND ROBERTS STEELE FOR purposes along Davidson Street. On December 22, 1976
STREET TREE PURPOSES Walter L. and Roberta M. Steele granted this easement
to the City.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8460 One of the conditions of Council approval of the tentative
ADDING TERRITORY TO map for South Bay Villas Unit No. 2 was that the sub-
CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE division be included within the boundaries of Open Space
DISTRICT NO. 5 AND District No. 5. Currently this district consists of
CONFIRMING THE 119 lots assessed at the rate of $74016 per lot per tax
ASSESSMENT THEREOF year. The estimated cost for maintenance for this
district is $8825 per year. There are actually 8 lots
which are to be added to Open Space District NOo 5 and
the Director of Parks and Recreation and Director of
Public Works recommended that the assessment of $74.16
per lot per tax year not be changed as the additional
assessment of $593.28 will offset the increase in cost
of maintenance at the time the City assumes the maintenance
one to two years from now°
11. RESOLUTION NOo 8461 For many years, the City of Chula Vista has urged the
URGING THE STATE TO completion of State Route 54 between Interstate 5 and
GIVE TOP PRIORITY FOR TIIE Interstate 805° The staff reported that there now seems
CONSTRUCTION OF STATE to be some possibility of legislative action in measures
ROUTE 54 BY PASSAGE OF introduced by Senator Mills rand Assemblyman Deddeh to
THE LEGISLATION INTRO- complete construction of this interchange. The resolution
DUCED BY SENATOR JA~S urges the hegislature and the Governor to support such a
MILLS AND ASSEMBLYMAN measure.
WADIE DEDDEH
lla. UNANI[~US CONSENT ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 8462 It is the intention of the City Council to consider the
ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER vacation of a portion of the public right of way at the
THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET northeast corner of Bonita Road and Willow Street under
VACATION ACT OF 1941, the Vacation Act of 1941, and the date of January 18,
DECLARING THE INTENTION OF 1977 at 7:00 p.m. has been fixed as the date and time
THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE of the public hearing to consider this matter and hear
A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT testimony from interested persons.
OF WAY AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF BONITA ROAD AND
WILLOW AND FIXING A TIME
AND PLACE FOR HEARING
THEREON
(End of Consent Calendar)
City Council Meeting -6- January 4, 1977
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
12. RESOLUTION NO. 8463 In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens
APPROVING ENCROACHMENT stated that Standlee's Party Cakes is proposing to
PERMIT NO. 76-43 FOR remodel their store front with a brick veneer and a
STANDLEE'S PARTY CAKES tiled arch entry which will encroach into the public
AT 275 THIRD AVENUE right of way.
Steven Owens Mr. Owens said he was speaking on behalf of Mr.~lcMains
272 Church Avenue and requested that the Council approve their applica-
Chula Vista, 92010 tion.
(Owens-Araiza Architects)
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion to amend Design It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by ~layor
Manual and refer en- Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be in-
croachment permit structed to incorporate measures in the Design ~lanual
requests to Town Centre for the Town Centre Redevelopment Project to accom-
Project Area Committee modate matters similar to this in the future, and
for recommendation that future requests for encroachments of this sort be
referred to theTown Centre Project Area Committee prior
to being forwarded on to the~Councilo
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8464 Gerald bi. Baker of Baker Industries submitted a request
ELECTING TO PROCEEB UNDER for the City to vacate a portion of Industrial Boulevard
THE PROVISIONS OF THE between "K" Street and "L" Street~ In a written statement,
STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, Director of Public Works Robens reported that this is
DECLARING THE INTENTION OF a "paper" street with no improvements and it is not
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY needed for public use° Ail utilities have been notified
OF CHULA VISTA TO VACATE A and have no objections to the vacation of this portion
PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL of Industrial Boulevard. The City will be reserving
BOULEVARD BETWEEN "K" a 15 foot sewer easement for sewer purposes over the
STREET AND "L" STREET AND existing sewer main. The Planning Commission and
FIXING A TIME AND PLACE staff concurred with the request for vacation°
FOR HEARING THEREON
It was recommended that the Council set January 25, 1977
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers as the time and
place for a public hearing.
Council discussion The Council discussed the location of the main office of
Baker Industries and the use of the City right of way
without an encroachment permit.
In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, City Attorney
Lindberg stated that no charge could be made for this use
unless the City officially vacates that area°
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Uyde, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
following vote, to-wit;
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting -7- January 4, 190
14. RESOLUTION PROVIDING The Council on December 7, 1976 directed staff to proceed
FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIA- with plans for the installation of two traffic signals on
TION OF FUNDS TO DESIGN "L" Street at First and Second Avenues, to integrate these
AND INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS signals into the grid system, and to recommend a source
ON "L" STREET AT FIRST AND of funding. In a written report, the City ~anager reported
SECOND AVENUES that staff has estimated the total construction and
engineering costs to be $77,000 ($70,000 for construction
and $7,000 for consultant), and recommended that General
Fund reserves be used for these projects°
Suggestion to continue Councilman Egdahl suggested that this item be continued to
item until the next the next Council meeting in order that Council could
Council meeting discuss the question concerning the appropriation of $7,000
for engineering consultant fees, the use of $70,000 from
the General Fund, the warrant system and other questions.
Council discussion Council discussion with Mr. Robens followed concerning
the period of time for the design phase, waiting until
budget sessions to determine source of funds, other signals
with high priority, in-house design versus engineering
consultant, and the alternatives of completing the signal
construction by the end of thef~cal year or by the end of
the calendar year.
Councilman Hyde questioned the purpose of continuing
the item in light of the commitment made by the Council at
the previous meeting and urged that funds be appropriated at
this time and construction proceed with City staff.
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by ~layor
Scott that Item No. 14 be continued - consideration of
appropriating funds to design and install traffic signals
on "L" at First and Second Avenues - to the next regular
meeting of the City Council (in one week), and that
staff be requested to give notice to those who spoke before
the City Council on this issue the last time this matter
was addressed.
Warren Pearson Mr. Pearson said he had appeared before the Council
1S6 "L" Street previously as the spokesman for the interested citizens in
Chula Vista connection with the installation of these signals and
it is the understanding of those he represents that
the signals would be installed expeditiously.
Motion carried The motion to continue Item 14 carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott
Noes: Councilman Hyde
Absent: None
15. RESOLUTION NO. 8465 At the meeting of Decemberl4, 1976 the City Council
ACCEPTING PROPOSAL determined that an appraisal sufficient for condemnation
OF THE COMSTOCK COMPP2Cf proceedings was not required at this time for the proposed
FOR PRELIMINARY APPRAISAL park site on the south side of Quintard Street between
OF QUINTARD/TOBIAS PARK First Avenue and Tobias Drive. Staff has negotiated the
PROPERTY price of $1,000 with the Comstock Company for a preliminary
appraisal report~
City Council Meeting -8- January 4, 1977
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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
16o RESOLUTION NO. 8466 he following bids were received on December 22, 1976
ACCETPING BIDS AND for the grading of Brandywine Park at Sequoia Street and
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE Brandywine Avenue:
GRADING OF BRANDYWINE
PP~RK AT SEQUOIA STREET O'Berry Engineering, San Diego $ 5,999
AND BRANDYWINE AVENUE Ripley Construction Co., San DieMo 6,197
C. Wo McGrath, Inc., E1Cajon 8,950
Carver Corporation, Lakeside 10,837
James McDowell Corp~, San Diego 12,632
Addax Construction Coo, E1Cajon 17,875
It was recommended that the bids be received and the contract
awarded to O'Berry Engineering, the low bidder, for the
amount of $5,999.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Nobel, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
17. RESOLUTION NO. 8467 The following bids were received on December 27, 1976 for
ACCEPTING BIDS AND the construction of traffic signal improvements at Third
AWARDING CONTRACT, SUBJECT Avenue and "L" Street; Fifth Avenue and "J" Street; Fifth
TO FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMIN- Avenue and "K" Street; Industrial Bnulevard and "L"
ISTRATION APPROVAL, FOR Street; Hilltop Drive and "I" Street; Third Avenue and
CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC "E" Street; Third Avenue and "F" Street; and Fourth Avenue
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN and "K" Street:
CHULA VISTA - FAU
PROJECT NO~ M-S163(1) Arrow Electric, Lemon Grove $108,088
Fischbach & Moore, San Biego 136,300
Perry Electric, Spring Valley 102~010
Select Electric, San Diego 112,564
Staff recommended that the contract be awarded, subject to
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval, in the
amount of $102,010 to Perry Electric, 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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
18. RESOLUTION NO. 8468 Leases on CETA vehicles expire January 10, 1977. Leasing
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF the vehicles for a twelve month period at monthly rental
VEHICHLES LEASED FOR CETA rates will cost the City $14,500.80, compared to $32,637.40
WORK PROGRAM AND APPROPRIAT- for purchase° Considering the continued need for the vehi-
ING NECESSARY FUNDS cles, the purchase price versus the annual rental cost,
and the present condition of the vehicles, it was staff's
recommendation that the vehicles be purchased.
City Council Meeting -9- January 4, 1977
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman llobel, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and, adopted by the
following vote) to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONTINUED MATTER AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
19o ORDINANCE NO~ 1720 Section 210-8(b) of the National Electrical Code requires
AMENDING SECTION 15.24.015 ground fault current interrupters on construction sites.
OF CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE Because of nuisance tripping, O.S.H.A. established a
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE moratorium on requiring ground fault interrupters until
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION January 1, 1978. The Ordinance was placed on first
OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL reading at the meeting of December 21, 1976 and will
CODE, 1975 EDITION - SECOND become effective when O.S.H.A. removes the enforcement
READING AND ADOPTIDN moratorium.
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 reading
adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent~
The motion carried by tile following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl) Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Mayor Scott
Mayor Scott noted that he abstained on this item as he was
not here when this ordinance was placed on first reading.
20. REPORT OF THE CITY ~JqAGER
a. SUGGESTED COUNCIL City Manager Cole suggested the Following Council
CONFERENCES Conference dates:
Thursday, January 13, 1977 - 4:00 p.m. 1. Consideration of Block Grant Program
2. Report on Growth'Management Seminar
Thursday, January 20, 1977 - 4:00 p.m.
1. Consideration of remodeling plans for Civic Center
Thursday~ January 27, 1977 - 4:00 p.m. 1. Consideration of R-3 area modifications
2o Consideration of proposed park land acquisitions
Motion to set Council It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
Conference dates Cox and unanimously carried that the Council Conference
dates, as recommended by the City Manager, be scheduled
as suggested (to be held in the Council Conference room).
Suggestion for Council City Manager Cole said that from time to time there are
meetings to convene several public hearings scheduled at the same meeting and
earlier he suggested that when this occurs that the Council
meetings be convened in the afternoon to complete the
"working portion of the agenda" and have the hearings
later in the evenings. This can be brought to the Council's
attention a week in advance.
City Clerk Jennie Fulasz stated that there are tentatively
five or six public hearings scheduled for the Council meeting
on January 11.
City Council Meeting -10- January 4~ 1977
~lotion for meeting of It was moved by Councilman HObel, seconded by Councilman
January 11 toconvene Cox and unanimously carried that the next Council meeting
at 6:00 p.m. commence at 6:00 p.m. to consider consent items and non-
controversial items.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
21. REVISED SCHEDULE FOR Director of Planning Peterson presented his revised schedule
PREPARATION OF AMEND- (on file in City Clerk's office) stating it was the Plan-
MENTS TO THE EL RANCHO ning Department's effort to have the staff's portion of the
DEL REY GENERAL DEVELOP- study track with the consultant's timetable.
MENT PLAN
Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the consultant study
of the 450 acres, involvement of ACCORD~ and the difference
in the revised schedule and the "optimistic" schedule
approved in September, 1976 - approximately 4 months.
The revised schedule anticipates that the Council will
hold the public hearing on the revised General Development
Plan in August 1977.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
revised schedule Hyde and unanimously carried that the revised schedule
be approved.
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COr~qISSIONS
22. REQUEST FOR JOINT CITY The Environmental Control Commission/Historical Site
COUNCIL/ENVIRONMENTAL Board requested a joint meeting with the City Council to
CONTROL COM~IlSSION discuss proposed ECC projects, define the role of Historical
MEETING Site Board, and'establish methods of obtaining closer ties
between the ECC/HSB and the City Council.
Motion for joint It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the Council accept
meeting the Board and Commission recommendation and set the meeting
for January 24, 1977.
It was suggested by Councilman Hyde that the meeting be
scheduled following the Redevelopment Agency meeting on
January 6; and if the members of the ECC were unable to
attend, the meeting could be reschuled for one of the
dates as recommended.
Motion restated It was moved by Councilman ttobel, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that the meeting be scheduled
for 8:30 pom., Thursday, January 6, 1977.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Gift from Birch Mayor Scott announced that City
Librarian
Bluma
Levine
Foundatiog has reported that tile City received the sm~ of $6,170
from the Birch Foundation as a gift to the library.
Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
of thanks Cox and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought
back at the next Council meeting thanking the Birch
Foundation for their award.
City Council Meeting -11- January 4, 1977
City bond rate changed Mayor Scott informed the Council that the Director of
from BAA to A Finance received information from Moody's Investor Service,
Inc., that the City's bond rating has been changed from
BAA to A.
Local Agency Investment It was announced by Mayor Scott that the State has a
Fund of the State made Local Agency Investment Fund whereby the buying power of
available to Cities the State is used to get a good rate on their investments.
Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox
investigate possible and unanimously carried that the staff look into the feasi-
investment of funds bility and desirability of placing the City's investment
funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund of the State.
Staff to attend Mayor Scott stated that on January 13 at 9:00 a.m. there
Meeting on South Bay will be a meeting on the East County and South Bay Regional
Regional Center Centers on the architectural design and cost estimates.
He said it was important that City staff be there to
get the information; and, with Council concurrence, Mayor
Scott directed that a staff member be appointed to attend.
Request for joint Mayor Scott referred to a message he received from Mr.
meeting between City Stevens, Assistant to County Board of Supervisor Jim Bates,
Council and County Board requesting that the City Council be informed of a proposed
of Supervisors joint meeting the Board of Supervisors would like to hold
with the Councils o£ the various municipalities regarding
matters that would relate to the total County of San
Diego. Various dates and hours were suggested. (Copy of
the message is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
staff for recommendation Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to staff for recommendation.
23. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN
Suggestion for City to Councilman Cox suggested that the City consider picking up
pay cost of candidates' the cost for candidates in preparing and mailing candidates'
statement of qualifications statement of qualifications which generally run between
$250 and $350 each.
Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, and seconded by Councilman
to prepare Egdahl, that at this time, the staff be directed to come back
resolution with a resolution to have the City pick up the entire cost
for the candidates' statement of qualifications for any
municipal election.
Councilman Hyde said that since he is a declared candidate
for the next election, he would abstain from voting on this
motion.
Motion carried The motion for a resolution carried by the following vote,
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to-w t.
AYES: Cmlncilman Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Councilman Hyde
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Metropoi'itan Transit Councilman Egdahl commented that since Councilman Camacho
Board Report (National City) has been serving on the Metropolitan Transit
District Board, he has not briefed the Chula Vista City
Council in any way as to what is happening and suggested
that a meeting be scheduled for such a briefing. Mayor
Scott said he would contact Mr. Camacho and report back to
the Council at the next meeting.
Political signs In connection with election expenses, Councilman Hobel
commented that the Council may wish to give some thought
to the cost of signs for candidates to see if the expense
can be cut down in some way.
Director of Planning Peterson said that staff has been
working on a report concerning signs for candidates and
it may be ready in a couple of weeks.
23. a. APPOINTMENTS TO Councilman Cox announced he would like to appoint Mr. Frank
ACCORD Sipan, Jr., of 335 Kimball Terrace, Chula Vista to ACCORD
as his appointee.
The following names were submitted as the Council's
nominations for appointment to ACCORD:
John W. O'Neill - 540 Carla Avenue, Chula Vista -
nominated by Councilman Hyde
Jim Ladd - 210 "G" Street, Chula Vista - nominated
by Councilman Cox
Sharon Reid
nominated by Councilman Hobel
First ballot:
John W. O'Neill - 4 votes (Councilmen Hyde, Scott,
Egdahl, Hobel)
Mayor Scott announced that Mr. John W. O'Neill is
appointed to ACCORD as the Council's appointee.
b. APPOINTMENT TO Mayor Scott placed the name of William R. Holland of
CHARTER REVIEW 235 Camino del Cerro Grande, Bonita, in nomination to
COMMITTEE be appointed to the Charter Review Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that nominations close.
Mayor Scott announced that Mr. William R. Holland will
be on the Charter Review Committee.
24. WRITTEN CO~B{UNICATIONS
a. REQUESTS FOR REMOVAL Mr. Jenkins requested that the "safety median," located
OF A PORTION OF TRAFFIC in ,jI, Street adjacent to his service station propert7
ISLAND AT INTERSECTION at 696 Broadway and "J" Street, be removed in order that
OF "J" STREET AND BROAD- he would have a fair advantage relating to customers
WAY - JESSE H, JENKINS having access to his business.
AND CHAMBER OF CO}4MERCE
The Chamber of Commerce in a written communication
supported Mr. Jenkins~ request.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
staff and Safety Cox and unanimously carried that this request be referred
Commission to staff and the Safety Commission for mcommendation.
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b. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT The City of Livingston adopted a resolution in support
AND ASSISTANCE FOR of Federal and State Legislation to work toward a viable
VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE solution to the problem of illegal aliens, and requested
ILLEGAL ALIEN PROBLEM - that the City of Chula Vista give similar support.
CITY OF LIVINGSTON
Muriel Watson Mrs. Watson said she is the Public Information Officer
3120 Anderson Street for the National Border Patrol Council. She urged the
Bonita Council to support measures to solve the illegal Mien
problem and offered materials and documentations that she
has to assist the Council.
Mayor Scott asked Mrs. Watson to leave her name with the
City Clerk so she may be contacted for information that
is appropriate.
Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman
to staff Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to staff.
c. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL The County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to amend
CONSIDERATION OF the text of the San Diego County General Plan to change
FREEZING GENERAL PLAN the effective date of Plan Amendments as related to sub-
AMENDMENTS ON THE divisions. This action freezes the County General Plan
FILING OF INITIAL as it exists on the date of filing an environmental impact
STUDY OR DRAFT EIR initial study or draft EIR for a proposed subdivision to
FOR A PROPOSED SUB- expedite the processing of subdivisions and help reduce
DIVISION COUNTY the cost of new housing. The City Council was urged to
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS take similar action in Chula Vista.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman
staff Egdahl and unanimously carried that this request be
referred to staff.
REQUEST FOR FACILITIES The Girls Club of Chula Vista requested a meeting
FOR CLUB USE - GIRLS with staff regarding funding under the Housing and Urban
CLUB OF CHULA VISTA Development program for a new facility.
Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman
to staff Egdahl and unanimously carried that this request be
referred to staff.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjounred the meeting at 8:43 p.m. to the
Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 1977
at 8:30 p.m, for a joint meeting with the City
Environmental Control Commission.
JENNIE M. FULASZ~ CMC
City Clerk
/Deputy City Clerk