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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/12/14 HINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. December 14, 1976 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 Hamilton, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Hanager Cole, Assistant City Hanager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg. Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recre- ation Hall, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Hayor Uamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman ttobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORAL CO~9~ICATIONS Robert Sack Mr. Sack asked Council permission to speak on Agenda 82 Glover Court Item No. 19 concerning the report on one foot control lot Chula Vista on Center Street west of Fifth Avenue. Joseph Warburton Hr. Warburton requested to speak on Agenda Item No. 13 10562 Queen Avenue regarding the resolution on the golf professional contract. La Mesa Other citizens noted that they wished to speak on the various public hearing items. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE 2. PUBLIC HEARING - The applicant requested a change of zone from R-1 to CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE R-S-P-17 (multiple family residential/17 dwelling units OF ZONE FOR APPROXD~TELY per acre, subject to approval of a precise plan) for a 7.4S ACRES LOCATED NORTH 4 acre parcel. The Planning Department recommended that OF EAST ORANGE AVENHE, an adjacent 3.45 acre parcel located between the appli- WEST OF ~LROSE, FROH cant's property and East Orange Avenue also be considered R-1 to R-3-P-17 for r~zoning from R-1 to R-S-P-17. Director of Planning Peterson reported that the Planning Cormmission recommended approval of the rezoning in ac- cordance with their Resolution PCZ-76-M, and certification that the EIR-?6~6 for this project has been completed in accordance with CEQA, 1970, as amended, and that the Council considered the EIR information in making its decision. City Council Meeting -2- December 14, 1976 Mr. Peterson said that the area proposed for rezoning actually consists of two parcels - the northerly parcel containing 4 acres does not have access to East Orange Avenue and is the subject of the public hearing on a pre- cise plan under Agenda Item No. 3. The property immedi- ately adjacent to East Orange contains approximately 3.45 acres. Mr. Peterson added that this area was considered an ideal location for multiple family development and that the Planning Department concurred with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for rezoning from R-1 to R-3-P-17. Agenda Items 2 and 3 ~tayor Hamilton said that since discussion covered both to be considered at the Agenda Items 2 and 3, that both public hearings would be same time opened at the same time. Public hearings opened This being the time and place as advertized, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearings. Council discussed the ingress and egress for the proposed development for East Orange Plaza Phase II, using common driveways with the shopping center and existing multiple family development. Celia Seligson Mrs. Seligson discussed the driveway accesses (3 for the Developer of Phase I proposed development), the fact that neighbors in the area and Phase II, East favor the plan, the architectural design, and the need for Orange Plaza multiple family developments in this area. Thomas Franklin Mr. Franklin commented that the Apollo II condominium 1450 Helrose Avenue homes are north of the proposed development and he ex- Chula Vista pressed the concern of the homeowners over a drainage (President, Apollo II problem causing mud slides from the hill into the area. Homeowners Association) He said the homeowners wanted to be sure the Council was aware of the problem and that a request be made to solve the problem before construction is started. Council discussion followed concerning grading of the mound of dirt in the area of the proposed development, the landscaping on the steep slope extending into the condo- minium area, and the fact that a condition of approval of the precise plan is for additional landscaping to be in- stalled to cut down on the erosion. Bob Butts ~lr. Butts asked if the public would have an opportunity 1450 Melrose Avenue to see the grading plans before they are finalized. Mayor Chula Vista Hamilton suggested that he leave his name and address with the Director of Public Works for this information. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearings were declared closed. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1718 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that this Ordinance be P24ENDING ZONING ~AP placed on its first reading and that the reading of the OR MAPS ESTABLISHED text be waived by unanimous consent. BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA The motion carried by the following vote, to-~it: MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY AYES: Councilmen Cox, tlamilton, EF, dahl, Ilobel, Hyde LOCATEB NORTtt OF Noes: None EAST ORANGE AVENHE, Absent: None WEST OF ~IELROSE FROH R-1 TO R-3-P-17, AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT - FIRST READING City Council Meeting -3- December 14, 1976 3. PUBLIC ltEARING - The applicant requested approval of a precise plan CONSIDEP~TION OF PRECISE for the development of 60 apartment units on a 4 acre PLAN FOR DEVELOP~IENT OF site, currently in the R-1 zone, subject to favorable 4 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF action by the Council to rezone the property to EAST ORANGE AVENUE, WEST R~3-P-17. The Planning Commission recommended that OF MELROSE the Council approve the precise plan subject to the conditions in their Resolution PC~{-76-24 and to certify that the EIR information was considered in making the decision on the precise plan. (See comments under Agenda Item 2) a. RESOLUTION NO. 8437 - Offered by Councilman Cox, with the request that staff APPROVING PRECISE PL/U~ be directed to work with the developer and address FOR EAST ORANGE PLAZA themselves to the problem presented by Hr. Butts and PHASE II, LOCATED Mr. Franklin, the reading of the text was waived by NORTH OF EAST ORANGE unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following AVENIIE, WEST OF MELROSE, vote, to-wit: AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRON~tENTAL IMPACT AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde REPORT Noes: None Absent: None 4. PllBLIC HEARING - In a written report to Council, Director of Community CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC Development Desrochers explained that the City Council INPUT RELATIVE TO THE on November 23, 1976 by Resolution No. 8422, adopted CO~B~UNITY DEVELOPMENT a citizen participation process relative to the Community BLOCK GRANTS Development Block Grant and set this day as the date for the first public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens of Chula Vista with an opportunity to express their views as to the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds to be made available to the City in the amount of approximately $965,000 by Title I of the }lousing and Community Develop- ment Act of 1974. The City is mandated by Block Grant Rules to hold at least two public hearings and it is requested that January 11, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. be set as the date and time for the second public hearing relative to the prepa- ration of the Community Development Plan. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. John Ventura ~Ir. Ventura said the Chamber of Commerce is researching 1420 Oleander Avenue a proposal for Block Grant funds, and that they are Chula Vista primarily concerned in using a portion of the funds for (Representing the economic development to improve the economic climate in Chamber of Commerce) the City. They will submit a formal proposal by January 11, 1977. Mr. Ventura said he had been asked by the Visitors Bureau to inform the Council that the Bureau will also be presenting a proposal for utilization of a portion of the Block Grant funds. City Council ~eeting -4- December 14, 1976 Pat Allen ~is. Allen said the FOCIJS Committee is planning to submit 236 b{adrona St. a proposal to make the ~{ueller School Neighborhood Park Chula Vista a complete neighborhood service center. The full pro- (Employee of FOCUS posal will be submitted on January 11, 1977. Committee) Arthur Goodman Mr. Goodman presented a statement prepared by the San San Diego Urban League Diego Urban League summarizing the League's Business 4262 ~iarket St. Outreach Program as a proposal under the City's Community San Diego Block Grant Program. (Complete copy of the statement is on file in the City Clerk's office, including Exhibits A and B covering scope of services and expenses.) The proposed program is geared toward activities to support and implement economic development in the City. Council discussed with a representative of the South Bay office of the League the referrals made to the Outreach Program by businesses in Chula Vista, such as Balboa Bank, Realtor Ray Yoder, and others, for financial assistance to expand, construct or lease improvements. Alan }~ghes Mr. Hughes discussed Block Grant funds used in prior years 318 "G" Street to support an information and referral center for senior Chula Vista citizens, the list of eligible activities and the percent of funds which can be used in support of such services, and the "number one" priority given human care services in a citizenS' survey in 1975. He recommended that Council give the human care services a high priority and that close to 20 percent of funds be provided as allowed by the intent of Congress. Mr. Hughes said he also represented "Our House" and that they will have a proposal to present in January. Paul Desrochers, Mr. Desrochers asked that the Council request that those Director of people who intend to present proposals on January 11, 1977 Community Development submit them one week before in order that the proposals can be analyzed and evaluated and staff recommendations made to the Council prior to the hearing. Applications must be submitted to the Comprehensive Planning Organ- ization by February 1, 1977. ~4r. Desrochers said the City has been notified that it is eligible for $965,000. Proposals to be sub- ~ayor Hamilton commented that it would be to the benefit mitted if possible by of those interested in submitting proposals to have them January 5, 1977 in if at all possible by January S. The Community De- velopment Director will be contacting those people who made presentations at this meeting. Applications to be In answer to query from Councilman }~de, Hr. Desrochers evaluated with regard said that no new written guidelines have been received; to low and moderate however, in talking with representatives from HUD, it was income housing needs indicated that the City's applications will be reviewed more carefully with respect to meeting the low and moderate income housing needs. Joseph Scannicchio Mr. Scannicchio asked for clarification concerning staff President, Chula Vista recommendations to the Council concerning the various pro- Chamber of Commerce posals. ~ayor Hamilton said the projects will be presented to the Council with the monies requested, the amount of money available, and staff recommendations on priority, funding and eligibility in accordance with Federal guide- lines. The Council will make the final decision in sub- mitting applications. City Council Meeting -5- December 14, 1976 Recommendation from Director of Planning Peterson reported that the Planning Planning Commission Commission voted at their meeting of December 13 to recommend that the Council spend the bulk of the money on the Downtown Third Avenue redevelopment project, and also to take a look at the hilltop area in E1 Rancho del Rey with a view to acquiring one or two hilltop sites for parks. It is noted for the record that written recommendations for use of Block Grant funds were received by the Council from the following Boards and Commissions (on file in the office of the City Clerk): Board of Appeals Human Relations Commission Parking Place Commission Safety Commission Youth Commission Public hearing closed There being no further comments, for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8438 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was SETTING JANUARY 11, 1977 waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the AT 7 P~I AS THE DATE AND following vote, to-wit: TI~E FOR THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, IIobel TO TItE HOUSING AND Noes: None CO~,~UNITY DEVELOPblENT Absent: None ACT OF 1974 IN THE PREPARATION OF A MUNITY DEVELOP}lENT P LAN CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8439 - The election of April 12, 1977 will be for the ~]ayor's REQUESTING THE BOARD OF seat and for certain Charter measures. This resolution SUPERVISORS OF THE COI~TY requests authorization for the Registrar of Voters to OF SAN DIEGO TO PE~4IT conduct the April 12, 1977 election. THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO CONDUCT ~E GENERAL HUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 12, 1977 ~ 6. RESOEUTION NO. 8440 - This is a routine resolution executed for the sake of APPOIntING THE REGISTRAR expediency in printing the election material. The City OF VOTERS OF TIIE COUNTY Clerk handles all the legal documents pertaining to the OF SAN DIEGO DEPUTY CITY election and the Registrar of Voters supervises the CLERK OF THE CITY OF CHULA mechanical aspects. VISTA, TO FACILITATE THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE GENEP~L ~lNICIPAL ELECTION City Council Neeting -6- December 14, 1976 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8441 - The existing Rules for the Conduct of the Board of ADOPTING TIlE RILLES AND Appeals' meetings were drafted and adopted by the REGULATIONS GOVERNING TIlE Board under the provisions of Ordinance No. 1002, Section CONDUCT OF ~tE BOARD OF 2.26.020 of the ~nicipal Cede. The Rules have not been APPEALS updated since their adoption in 1966 nor officially adopted by the City Council. The Board of Appeals and Advisors made necessary changes to the Rules so that they conform to the City Charter. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8442 - One of the conditions of approval for tentative parcel APPROVING AGREEMENT map 5-76 is for the subdivider to construct improvements BETWEEN TIlE CITY OF consisting of a driveway approach, portland cement CHULA VISTA AND GEORGE concrete driveway running parallel to East "J" Street~ M~D IDA CUNRADI FOR and three private sewer force main laterals prior to the COMPLETION OF IMPROVE}lENTS recordation of the final parcel map. George and Ida FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL }~P Cunradi, owner and subdividers, have executed a sub- 5-76 AND AUTttORIZING TIlE division improvement agreement with a pledge of $10,000 ~YOR TO EXECUTE SAID to guarantee the installation of the improvements. AGRED~NT 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8443 - At the meeting of December 7, 1976 the City Council SUPPORTING THE CITY OF asked that a resolution be brought back supporting the CARSON IN PROTESTING TIlE City of Carson in this protest. PRACTICE OF THE DEPARt.tENT OF }IOTOR VEHICLES OF SELLING THE NPOIES AND ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS UPON REQUEST TO ANY INDI- VIDUAL OR CO}IPANY SO REO~ESTING, AND URGING REPEAL OF ~tE LAW AUTHOR- IZING ~tlS PRACTICE (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8444 - A Project Representative was included in the planning APPROVING AGREEHE?~ of the Civic Center Renovation Project. Staff contacted BETWEEN THE CITY OF CttULA four persons known to have the necessary qualifications VISTA AND ALFRED E. O'DAY and are recommending ~{r. Alfred E. 0'Day, a retired AS PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE general contractor and a retired Director of Building FOR THE CIVIC CENTER and Housing for the City of Imperial Beach. ~e RENOVATION PROJECT, AND contract period is for six months at a cost of $1600 AUTHORIZING TIlE MAYOR TO per month for a total of $9600. EXECUTE SAID AGREE~tENT The Council diseussed the scope of supervision of the architect and the project representative ("Clerk-of-the- %gorks"), necessity for project representative to make daily on-site checks and inspections, being a liaison and coordinator to keep the job moving and minimize problems, and clarifying that this "Clerk-of-the Works" does not affect responsibility or supervision of the architect; however noting that this position makes the work of the architect easier but his contract price remains the same. Resolution o£fered 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 Egda~l, llobel, ttyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None City Council Heeting -7- December 14, 1976 11. RESOLUTION The Director of Public Works has received three pro- ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF THE posals to appraise the proposed park land on the south COMSTOCK CO~PANY FOR side of Quintard between First Avenue and Tobias Drive APPRAISAL OF QUINTARD/TOBIAS as follows: PARK PROPERTY The Comstock Company, E. Man Comstock, San Diego $1,750 Gerald S. Kibbey, M.A.I. and Associates, San Diego $1,900 Coldwell Banker Management Corporation, San Diego $1,950 The appraisal report is to be completed by January 31, 1977. It is recommended that the Council accept the pro- posal of the low bidder, The Comstock Company, E. Alan Comstock, San Diego in amount of $1,750. In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl as to whether or not the San Diego Gas and Electric easement would be an adequate substitute for this park, in view of the information received that the sod farm would be vacated, City ~{anager Cole stated that there has been no response to date from the contact made with the representative of the SDG&E concerning this matter. Mr. Cole said he would follow up on this. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Council discussion Discussion of the offer of the resolution ensued, in- cluding the need for the appraisal~ the difference in cost for a preliminary rather than a full appraisal, consideration of eliminating an R-3 development in an area already overdeveloped, the need for additional park land in this location, the high cost of the proposed acquisition of the site at Quintard and Tobias, and the possibility of the use of the easement for park purposes. Offer of Resolution The offer of the resolution failed by the following vote, failed to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen }Iobel, Hyde NOES: Councilmen Cox, Itamilton, Egdahl Absent: None Hotion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by investigate acquisition Councilman Cox that the staff be asked to investigate of easement for park the acquisition of the easement from the San Diego Gas purposes and Electric Company in this area for park purposes. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Cox that the motion include · a request for a preliminary appraisal (Tobias and Quintard property). Councilman Egdahl agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Plats to be submitted Councilman Hyde asked that the staff submit plats of the areas under discussion to the Council for information. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8445 - In June 1976 the City Council approved, by Resolution APPROVING FIRST No. 8209, an agreement between the City and the San Diego AMENdmENT TO FY76-77 Transit Corporation for provision of inter-city bus AGREEMENT BETWEEN ~{E service during Fiscal Year 1976-77. That agreement trans- CITY OF CMULA VISTA ferred $242,762 of the City's LTF funds to San Diego AND SAN DIEGO TRANSIT Transit Corporation. The Corporation has proposed a first CORPORATION amendment to the original agreement to account for a change in the Federal subsidy distribution formula and City Council Meeting -8- December 14, 1976 minor route/schedule revisions which have no impact on the level of service provided. The revised distri- bution formula will increase the amount of Federal subsidy allocated to Chula Vista by $97,301, reducing the LTF fund requirement by an equal amount. Councilman }~bel referred to the second paragraph of Mr. Claude Page's letter reading in part "...this change means that our claim on your LTF monies will be re- duced...'' Councilman Hobel stated it should be remembered that ~DB is in existence and the City no longer has its own special pool, but that all surplus monies of the five member agencies go together. Decisions made by MTDB could impact the balance of monies for Chula Vista. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman £gdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdabl, Hpbel, }~de, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8446 - The current 5 year agreement with Golf Professional APPROVING AGREEMENT Joseph Warburton expires December 31, 1976. It was BETWEEN ~{E CITY OF staff's recommendation that the public interest can best CHULA VISTA AND JOSEPH be served by executing a new 5 year agreement with S. W~dlBURTON FOR ~{E Hr. Warburton under terms and conditions similar to ~{ANAGE~ENT, SUPERVISION those currently in effect, with certain modifications. AND OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND AUTIiORIZING THE ~YOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Joe Warburton ~{r. Warburton referred to paragraphs 1 and 3 of Item 11, 10562 Queen Avenue page 6, of the agreement - "Financial Statements Re- La Mesa quired," and presented Council with recommended written changes plus a proposed statement of Profit and Loss. RECESS A recess was called by Mayor Hamilton at 8:21 p.m. to permit the Council and staff to review the written materials presented by ~r. Warburton. The meeting re- convened at 8:44 p.m. Monthly statements City ~{anager Cole stated that staff had no objection to requested the requested changes with the exception of ~lr. Warburton's request for quarterly statements. Administration recom- mended monthly statements. Council discussion Assistant City Manager Asmus answered Council's questions concerning monthly statements, audits, and the additional change in the wording of the agreement on page 2, paragraph (e) - "Rental and Operation of Electric Passenger Golf Carts." ~1r. Warburton asked that the word "Electric" be changed to "Powered" and appropriate changes are to be made in subsequent sentences where the word "electric" is used. Further in-depth discussion was held concerning Mr. Warburton's annual "net income," capital investments, and criteria for arriving at the percentage figures noted in the staff's report. City Council Meeting -9- December 14, 1976 Councilman }~de stated his concern regarding the increase in the "net income" of the golf professional over the last several years. Mr. Asmus pointed out that Hr. Warburton requested a ten year contract, but there was no way to develop a formula for that period and staff recommended the five year contract, to which Mr. Warburton agreed. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hamilton with amendments (in the agree- ment) to change the word "electric" to "powered" in Item (~), page 2, and in Item 11 with changes proposed by Mr. Warburton except that the financial statements be required monthly, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Hayor ttamilton, Councilmen Egdahl,.tlobel, Cox Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1719 - The City Charter was amended in May 1975 to permit the AMENDING SECTION City Council, by ordinance, to add other management 2.05.010 OF THE CHULA level employees to the Unclassified Service of the City. VISTA b~NICIPAL CODE BY The City ~lanager recommended designation of the positions PLACING CERTAIN ~NAGE- of Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant Director of Public MENT LEVEL EMPLOYEE Works, Assistant Director of Planning, and Assistant to POSITIONS IN THE UN- the City Manager as unclassified employees. CLASSIFIED SERVICE - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be first reading placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. Councilman Hobel stated that while he agreed with the full intent of the ordinance, he objected to the classi- fication of the title "Assistant to the City Manager." lle felt this should be discussed at budget time and consideration given tolchanging!thetit~e,~6f:this po§ition. ~lotion carried The motion to place the ordinance on first reading carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Cg~ncilmep Egdahl, }~de, Cox, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1716 - In July 1976 the City Council accepted a report from the A~4ENDING SECTION Planning Department recommending a zoning text amendment 19.40.030 OF THE CHULA which would permit an increase in the percentage of VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND kitchens allowed in a motel within a C-T zone, subject ADDING THERETO A NEW to the conditional use permit procedure. In November, SECTION 19.40.160, TO 1976 the Planning Commission also recommended approval PERMIT ~LTIPLE-F~ILY of the amendment to the zoning ordinance in accordance RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT with their Resolution PCA-76-9. The Council placed the IN THE C-T DISTRICT, AND ordinance on first reading on December 7, 1976. CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting -10- December 14~ 1976 Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance second reading and be placed on its second reading and adopted and that adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, llamilton, Egdahl, ttobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1717 - The City Council approved a process for rebating the AMENDING SECTION Utility Users' Tax in the amount of $12.00 per year to 3.44.021 OF CHAPTER 3.44 those qualified senior citizens who, because they are OF THE CNULA VISTA served by a master meter, cannot have the tax eliminated ~JNICIPAL CODE~ RELATING from their billing. The ordinance was placed on first TO PROVISIONS FOR A reading on December 7, 1976. REBATE OF UTILITY USERS' TAX TO SENIOR CITIZENS QUALIFYING FOR AN EXE~PTION - 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 reading adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Co~,~Hamilton, Egdahl,:Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 17. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REVIEW AND STATUS In accordance with Council direction, the City Manager REPORT ON ~IISSION submitted a detailed report regarding the Mission Cable CABLE FRANCHISE franchise. (A complete copy of the report is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The franchise is for a period of 30 years from May 7, 1964 to May 7, 1994. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman with second review to be Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted scheduled after budget and that rather than wait until 1978, that the Hission sessions Cable franchise be reviewed after the next budget sessions. b. S~.~RY AND STATUS The City Manager submitted a written report prepared by REPORT - COMPREHENSIVE the Personnel Director to provide the Council with a EMPLOYMENT A~D TRAIN- summary and overview of the history and current status of ING ACT (CETA) the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program. (A complete copy of the report is on file in the City Clerk's office.) Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman }~de, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted with the understanding that the City continue with the same arrangement that it has with the County now where they serve as the agent and the City is the sub-agent. City Council Meeting -11- December 14, 1976 REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT ttEADS 18. CITY HEMBERSHIP IN In a written report, Community Development Director ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Desrochers noted that the City, through Block Grant CORPORATION, SAN funds, became a member of the Economic Development DIEGO COUNTY Corporation of San Diego County last year. ~e primary focus of ECD is to obtain a diversified employment base for the region, and because attracting industry requires a special expertise, and due to the employment situation, it is recommended that the City continue its membership for the standard fee of $1,000. (A copy of the quarterly report submitted by the Execu- tive Director of the Economic Development Corporation is on file in the City Clerk's office.) Economic Development Mayor ftamilton announced that he has talked with Corporation for South Mr. Jess Itaro of the City of San Diego concerning the Bay proposed possibility of the Cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City and the County of San Diego working together to form an Economic Development Corporation that will focus on the South Bay area. Hotion to accept report It was moved by C. Egdahl, seconded by C. Cox and unanimously carried that the public relations report be accepted concerning the Economic Development Corpo- ration. 19. REPORT ON ONE FOOT In a written statement, Director of Public Works reported CONTROL LOT ON CENTER that residents within the neighborhood of the Dunes STREET, WEST OF FIFTH Apartments on Center Street have complained about the AVENUE (DUNES APARTMENTS) apartment dwellers using Center Street for access and for parking. A possible solution to eliminate the use of Center Street by occupants of the apartments is to con- struct a physical barricade within the one foot control lot and/or dedicated right of way of Center Street under an encroachment permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the City Code. Staf~ recomanendation Mayor Hamilton noted that the staff recommendation was to accept the report and proceed with alternative No. 2 (160 L.F. of curb and gutter, 2-1/2 foot high masonry wall with 5 foot chain link fence - estimated cost $4950) with City participation with the current and/or prospective apartment owner. Michael Hartman Mr. Hartman, speaking for residents in the area, said that S15 Center Street they were originally in agreement with the staff recom- Chula Vista mendation but that they now wish to consider alternative No. 3 (160 L.F. curb and gutter and 6 foot masonry wall - estimated cost $7620.) Gate for trash and Citizens Assistance Officer Smith stated that alternative fire service No. 2 was modified at the request of the Sanitary Service Comapny and the Fire Department to install a gate on Center Street for emergency access which would be used only for trash pickup and fire protection. Council discussion Discussion followed concerning the turning radius on Center Street reduced by five feet, location of trash dumpster, noise problem, masonry wall as opposed to chain link fence, lo55 of parking spaces for apartments, possible damage to vehicles in entering and leaving park- ing area, maintenance costs, and dogs owned by residents of apartments causing problem on Center Street. City Council Meeting -12- December 14, 1976 Mr. Easier, representing Mr. Easler stated that he represented Mrs. Delgado, owner, Mrs. Delgado the present owner; she is willing to pay 1/3 of the cost of alternate No. 2 providing that the trash pickup is kept at the far west side of the property and provided that the extra amount of street (5 feet) is given as a continuing benefit. Request for residents The Council asked if the residents of Center Street to share in additional would be willing to share in any costs above the esti- costs mated $5000 for alternate No. 2. Mr. Hartman indicated it was his understanding they would not. Motion for firm prices It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Council- man Hyde that firm prices be obtained on alternate No. 2 and alternate No. 3, rather than staff estimates, and then the Council can make a decision on which way to go. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Council- man Hobel to direct the staff to get firm bids on both alternate 2 and 3; and that the Council approve at this time alternate 2 with the condition that alternate 3 would be approved provided the residents that are on this Street would pay the difference in the cost between alternate 2 and alternate 3, with the maximum cost of alternate 2 being $4950. Discussion of motion In response to a statement by Mrs. Hartman of 515 Center Street, Director of Public Works Robens stated that the staff would recommend prohibiting parking around the cul de sac. With either alternative, there would not be turning room for emergency vehicles. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that if alternate No. 2 is selected, that some sort of screening device be included in the chain link fence. Original motion The original motion to get firm bids and conditioned upon carried the residents' sharing the cost carried unanimously. Report to be made in In answer to question from }layer Hamilton, Director of approximately one Public Works Robens stated that information on bids should month be available to the Council in approximately one month. ~ayor Hamilton suggested that interested residents contact the City Clerk to see when this will be back on the agenda. 20. B~YOR'S REPORTS Request for nomination ~{ayor ttamilton referred to a letter under written com- er representative on munications (Agenda Item 22b) concerning a request for Health Systems Agency the City Council to nominate a representative to serve on the Health Systems Agency of San Diego and Imperial Counties. The Mayor urged the Council to find a consumer to serve on the Agency as it will have considerable impact on the health care delivery services for the City. Appreciation expressed The Mayor expressed appreciation to Lisa Lassman of the to Youth Commission Youth Commission for the fruitcake presented to the Council. Council Conference ~layor Hamilton reminded the Council of the Council Confer- December 16, 1976 ence scheduled for Thursday, December 16 at 3:30 p.m. City Council Meeting -13- December 14, 1976 a. RATIFICATION OF Mayor tlamilton asked for ratification of the appointment APPOIN~tENT TO of ~4r. Fred Lukach, 1251 Pecan Place, who was first on a YOI~H CO~IISStON list of four names set aside by the Council to be con- sidered as stand-bys for appointment to the Youth Com- mission. }Ir. Lukach attends Castle Park High (Grade 12), is an active member of student government, and is serving this year as President of the Associated Student Body. }lotion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman appointment Hyde and unanimously carried that Fred Lukach's appoint- ment to the Youth Commission be ratified. 21. REQUESTS AND STATE}~}~S OF COUNCILHEN Motion for recommendation It was moved by Councilman tlyde, and seconded by Council- regarding insulation in man Egdahl that staff and the Board of Appeals consider new construction for making a recommendation to the Council on whether or not energy conservation new construction, in the City Building Code, should be required to have full insulation for residential con- struction as an energy conservation measure. City Attorney Lindberg commented that the Uniform Building Code has been undergoing revision in this regard. The City would look to State legislation in this matter. Clarification of motion Councilman llyde clarified his motion to have staff find out the status and give an opinion on the desirability of this requirement. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Request for status Councilman Hyde stated that some time ago the staff was report on park land requested to come up with a proposal for park land acquisition acquisition with funds that are available for that purpose and asked when the report would be made. City Hanager Cole said consideration was being given to a 50 acre parcel in the E1 Rancho del Rey area; he will check on the status of the report. Question on legality of Councilman Hyde said he had an inquiry from interested turnover in occupancy of persons as to the legality of turnover in occupancy of community households those households which exceed the single-family occupancy limits and which are currently under litigation. City Attorney Lindberg responded that the City cannot restrict the turnover in occupancy as the question is whether or not there are "x" number of persons who are permanent residents - not guests. However, this does not affect the status of the litigation. Traffic problem at Councilman Cox noted that Nacion Avenue has been completed intersection of Hillan from East "J" Street to Telegraph Canyon Road and residents and Nacio~ Avenue in the area have indicated that there have been several near collisions at the intersection of g{illan and Nacion. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hobel Safety Commission and and unanimously carried that the Safety Commission and staff staff be asked to look into it and see if there needs to be some sort of temporary or permanent action taken to correct the problem (traffic safety at Millan and Nacion Avenues). Compliments to staff Councilman Egdahl commented on several written and oral compliments that have been given to the staff recently, indicating appreciation to the staff for their cooperation and assistance. City Council ~eeting -14- December 14, 1976 Representation on the Councilman Egdahl reported on the membership of the RFTC Policy Board of RETC Policy Board and stated that recently the San Diego Unified School District and the City of Oceanside requested that they be allowed a seat on the Policy Board. He said that the request of the San Diego Uni- fied School District was denied as it would set a precedent and the City of Oceanside was put into rotation with E1Cajon and Chula Vista so that those three Cities will hold two seats, and the representative from the City that does not have the voting seat, will serve as the alternate for the other two. Suggestion for City Councilman Egdahl referred to a request received from Voting and Registration the Chula Vista Bicentennial Committee to initiate a Committee City Voting and Registration Committee and they suggested that funds might be available for this on application. ~totion to investigate It was moved by Councilman Egdabl, seconded by Mayor source of funds and Hamilton and unanimously carried that the staff investi- request for staff gate what the funds might be and begin the processing report of application, if that is possible, and that a report be brought back as to what the cost would be to the City for such a committee (City Voting and Registration Com- mittee). Utility users' tax Councilman £gdahl commented on the informative session to be reviewed with the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association and at which time the Council indicated the utility users' tax would be reviewed. Hotion for staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman report on lltility Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be requested Users' Tax to advise the Council of the effect of a $750,000 ceiling (on utility users' tax) as soon as possible. Councilman £gdahl clarified that the intent of the motion is not at this time to establish the $750,000 as a ceiling, but simply to bring back information so the Council can consider that as a potential solution for next fiscal year. Suggestion for one Councilman Hyde suggested that it might be fruitful to more contact with have a representative of the Council - either the City the Taxpayers Association Hanager or his designee - to contact ~he members of the Taxpayers Association and see if there is any further action the Council can take to resolve the problem. }layer ttamilton referred this suggestion to Hr. Cole. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman on items referred Pgdahl and unanimously carried that the staff give the to staff Council an np-date on ail the reports referred to staff, when they are due back to the Council, or status of where they stand and working sequence. [lotion to designate It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Hayer alternate to CPO Hamilton and unanimously carried that Councilman Egdahl be designated as the alternate to the Comprehensive Planning Organization (as the )layer will be leaving that post the end of December.) City Council Meeting -15- December 14, 1976 21. a. CANCELLATION OF It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman COUNCIL MEETING Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council not SCHEDULED FOR meet on December 28, 1976. DECEMBER 28, 1976 b. LIST OF CANDIDATES The City Clerk cresented the Council with a list of TO BE INTERVIEWED 7 persons interested in the appointment. Interviews FOR INTERD~ MAYOR have been scheduled for December 16, 1976 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at 1S minute intervals. 22. WRITTEN COP~B~NICATIONS a. REO~EST TO CONSIDER Mr. Yoder suggested that the Urban League's Business ESTABLISHMENT OF Outreach Program become operational within the City of URBAN LEAGUE BUSINESS Chula Vista. OUTREACN PROGRAm.{ - R. L. YODER Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman t~de, seconded by Councilman to staff Hobel and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff. b. REQUEST FOR NOMINEE In a letter addressed to the Council, Dr. John C. Wong, TO THE GOVERNING Acting Executive Director of ltealth Systems Agency of BOARD OF HEAL~t San Diego and Imperial Counties, advised the Council that SYSTEMS AGENCY (HSA) a vacancy on the Governing Body has occurred. Dr. Wong requested nomination of an individual who must be a consumer. Motion to place It was moved hy P~ayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman item on agenda Cox and unanimously carried that this request be placed on the agenda for discussion and nomination for a candi- date to serve on that Agency (HSA). ADJOUR~{ENT Mayor ltamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 1976 at 3:30 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk