HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/11/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday November 16, 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 (arrived 7:12 p.m.), Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus,
Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Acting
Director of Building & Housing Gingerich, Administrative Assistant
Boyd, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Hobel referred to the minutes of November 9,
1976, starting on page 5, concerning the public hearing
on consideration of the tentative map of E1 Rancho
del Rey Unit #5. The Director of Public Works had recom-
mended that "J" Street be extended from Pasco del Rey
easterly to the center of the fault zone; however, after
receiving more data on the fault zone, the Director
withdrew this recommendation. Councilman Hobel asked that
the minutes reflect this decision.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the
minutes of the meetings of November 4 and 9, 1976 be
approved as corrected, copies having been sent to each
Councilman.
2o SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde read the Proclamation saluting the
WASHINGTON State of Washington. Members of the audience from this
State were asked to stand and introduce themselves.
b. OATHS OF OFFICE - City Clerk Jennie Fulasz administered the oath of office
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL to Robert Skartvedt, newly appointed Environmental Control
COMMISSIONER Commissioner,
(~layor Hamilton arrived at this time - 7:12 p.m.).
ORAL CO~qUNICATIONS
War~en Pearson Mr. Pearson discussed item #19 on the agenda (staff report
156 "L" Street on the traffic problems in the 100 block of "L" Street).
He commended the staff and Police Department on the actions
taken thus far; however, he urged the Council to approve
the residents' request for 1) a traffic signal at Second
Avenue and "L" Street and 2) reduce the speed along this
block to 30 miles per hour.
City Council Meeting -2- November 16, 1976
Item #19 to be moved It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
up on agenda Hobel and unanimously carried that Item #19 be considered
by the Council after Oral Communications.
Item #16 to be moved It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman
up on agenda Egdahl and unanimously carried that Item #16 be considered
after Oral Communications.
James Matherly Mr. Matherly spoke against the nutrition program grant
402 Oaklawn requested for the senior citizens and against other
Chula Vista federal and state grants that result in taxpayers' monies.
Hr. Matherly also asked that it be noted on the Council
Conference agenda that citizens would be allowed to
attend and speak on the items.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 8407 - On October 12, 1976 the Council authorized staff to pursue
APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION a grant application through the Energy Research and
TO THE ENERGY RESEARCH AND Development Administration (ERDA) for a solar energy
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION system in the renovated post office and library complex.
FOR SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM The application must be submitted by November 19, 1976.
FOR THE RENOVATED POST
OFFICE AND LIBRARY COMPLEX
Joseph Paoluccio Mr. Paoluccio gave the Council a basic rundown on the
Mechanical Engineer approach to the systems design, what they are trying to
obtain, and cost elements. Mr. Paoluccio discussed:
System #1 - Standard electro-hydronic heat pump (total
cost of $160,000).
System #2 - Electro-hydronic heat pump with dead band
temperature control (total cost of $146,000).
System #S - Electro-hydronic heat pump with dead band
temperature control and solar augmented
heating (total cost of $190,500).
In answer to the Council's inquiries, Mr. Paoluccio said
the break-even point between System #1 and #3 is six
years; between System #1 and #2 would be about two or
three years; between System #2 and #3 would be 13 years.
The life expectancy of the system is 25 years.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde Cox, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting -3- November 16, 1976
19. REPORT ON TRAFFIC On October 26, 1976 Mr. Warren Pearson, 156 "L" Street,
PROBLEMS IN THE 100 presented a petition to Council protesting against the
BLOCK OF "L" STREET - "dangerous and unlawful traffic conditions" prevailing
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC on "L" Street between Hilltop Drive and Third Avenue.
WORKS Staff investigated the conditions and submitted a report
which indicated that the requested reduction of speed
limit to 30 miles per hour would be inappropriate; that
the installation of stop signs would be hazardous, and
that the installation of traffic signals would be low
on the priority list. Director of Public Works Robens
recommended that the City increase enforcement of the
35 mile per hour speed limit and install radar warning
signs along this road.
Mayor Hamilton remarked that in items of traffic safety,
these matters are generally referred to the Safety Com-
mission for a recommendation.
Referred to Safety It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman
Commission and persons Hobel:and unanimously carried that this matter be referred
to be notified of meeting to the Safety Commission to be considered on November
24, 1976 and that persons interested in the audience
be so notified - the Safety Commission will meet either
in the Council Chambers or the Council Conference Room
to discuss this subject.
Recess A recess was called at 8:05 p.m. and the meeting reconvened
at 8:20 p.m.
PUBLIC ~EARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
3. PUBLIC HEARING - In July 1975 Carl Berg was granted a conditional use
APPEAL OF CARL BERG OF permit to construct and operate a packaged feed store
PLANNING COMMISSION'S and adjoining hay shelter at 3956 Otay Lakes Road. In
DENIAL OF A REQUEST July 1976 he filed an application for waiver of the re-
FOR A WAIVER OF THE quirements to construct the public improvements; his
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE request was denied by the Planning Commission on September
INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC 27, 1976. Mr. Berg has appegled the Planning Commission
IMPROVEMENTS AT 3956 decision based on his intent to develop only part of his
0TAY LAKES ROAD property and his belief that the cost would be a dispro-
portionate share for his proposed business.
Director of Planning's Director of Planning Peterson stated that the staff has
recommendations since reanalyzed the property. The hay store and feed
barn are relatively inexpensive improvements while the
street improvements which the applicant would normally
be obligated for (across the entire frontage of his prop-
erty) are quite expensive. The staff's recommendation
now is that ~lr. Berg be obligated for the northerly 180
feet of the street improvements. Director Peterson
added that it is also the staff's recommendation that
the Council grant a waiver for the southerly 380 feet -
this would not be a permanent waiver - it would exist
until such time as the southerly property develops. Mr.
Peterson added that Mr. Berg would be expected to make
some sort of transitional treatment from that point so
that there would not be an abrupt cessation of the street
improvements.
Director of Public Director of Public Works Roberts noted the major drainage
Work's recommendation channel in the area which is carried in a 72" concrete
pipe. He recommended that the water that comes down into
that area be somehow taken care of so that the roadway
embankment will be protected. The only reasonable solu-
tion may be to put in a 72" pipe through the Berg propertyo
City Council Meeting -4- November 16, 1976
Mr. Robens commented that the staff report indicated the
cost of tile improvements to be $70,000. The new estimate
now is between $25,000 and $50,000, and that the transi-
tion (referred to by the Director of Planning) can occur
within the 180 feet of the applicant's frontage. Mr.
Robens stated that there is one figure that was not men-
tioned in the cost estimate: relocating a 69KY line
which is adjacent to the applicant's property.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor
Hamilton opened tile public hearing.
Roscoe Keagy Mr. Keagy said he was the attorney for the applicants.
304 Kalmia He noted the proposed development to the north (Bonita
San Diego Shopping Center)and asked that the applicant's required
improvements be delayed until such time as the improve-
ments are made for this commercial area.
Mr. Keagy noted the 69KV line and the 12KV line along
the property that would have to be relocated, and that
the applicant has no objection to dedicating 20 feet
along tile entire length of the 180 feet; however, there
is a problem with the cost of relocating the pole. Mr.
Keagy stated that they would agree to 1) dedication of
the 20 feet; 2) putting in the proposed improvements
(18 feet of pavement to meet the road standards of Otay
Lakes Road) up to the transition period where the first
pole is located (32 feet south of the existing north
property line) o
He added that another problem is the one of drainage and
asked that they be given the liberality of looking at
this from a design standpoint to see if it can be an
open ditch, whether the applicant can partially put in
a 72" pipe, or whether an open ditch can be carTied down
to where the driveway would be (northerly portion of the
property).
Speaking in support Speaking in support of the appeal were William Cannon,
President, Sweetwater Valley Civic Association; Mike
Quartarar9, 5815 sweetwater Road, Bonita; Helen Nelson,
Box 766, Bonita; Curt Corn, 4429 Loma Paseo, Bonita; Les
Downs, 4335 Adrienne Way, Chula Vista; Ben Hashmall,
3804 Alameda Way, Bonita. [Mr. Quartararo and Mr. Downs
were representing tile Bonita Business and Professional
Association). Their reasons for support were: 1) no
sidewalk or curb improvements should be put in as Bonita
has historically been opposed to this; 2) no need for
the sidewalks - no pedestrian traffic in this area; 3)
the project is not creating a need for a four-lane road;
4) the water runoff is coming from the north and east ~ not
being created by Mr. Berg's development; 5) subdividers
are being allowed to have the private property owners put
in improvements which benefit someone else; 6) want to
see Bonita remain at least partially "countryfied;" 7)
consider the small businessman; 8) the requirements for
the improvements far exceed the cost of his small develop-
ment.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against,
the hearing was declared closed.
City Council Meeting -5- November 16, 1976
Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the relocation of the pole
lines, the drainage channel, the cost of the improvements,
the proposed development, and the recommended improvements.
Motion for approval It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman
Hyde that the appeal be granted - that a resolution be
brought back (citing the following): 1) improvement of
the road as his (Berg's) attorney, Mr. Keagy suggested
he would be agreeable to - to the transition stage; 2)
that at this particular time, he not be required to move
the 69KV pole - that the transition area take place there;
3) that a drainage facility be designed by his engineer
which will satisfy City engineering staff - that is
adequate for the flow so the flow is accommodated and
the road is protected; 4) that there be no sidewalks (there
would be a berm).
Discussion of motion ~. Robens said his concern is that there be a walking
area - even though it not be concreted. Mayor Hamilton
agreed.
Councilman tfyde asked that the motion be amended to pro-
vide that the sidewalk improvements be deferred rather
than waived. ~layor Hamilton noted that if any development
occurred to the south, the City has the right to require
full improvements.
Mr. Keagy asked for a deferral of the improvements until
such time as the development to the north takes place so
that the applicant can put in the improvements in con-
junction with that development.
Councilman Egdahl cautioned the time element involved
here - the development to the north may not take place
for several years.
Mr. Keagy asked for a six month deferral.
Motion amended Mayor Hamilton added the words "no longer than six months
and carried deferral." Councilman Hyde agreed to the second and the
motion carried unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - As directed by the City Council in January 1976, a pre-
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL llminary "Bonita Glen Specific Plan" was prepared by
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR staff and on three occasions the Planning Department met
APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES with property owners of the Bonita Glen area to discuss
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST the provisions of said specific plan. As a result of
QUADRANT OF BONITA ROAD these discussions, the owners of a portion of the Bonita
AND 1-80S FROM VISITOR Glen site have filed for the subject General Plan amend-
CO~qERCIAL TO RETAIL ment. Staff has included within the proposed amendment
CO~4ERCIAL the balance of the properties covered by the specific
plan, plus adjacent property which is presently developed
with uses consistent with the "Retail Commercial" desig-
nation.
On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended
that the Council amend the General Plan in accordance with
Planning Commission Resolution GPA-?6-3.
City Council Meeting -6- November 16, 1976
Director of Planning Peterson stated that this site is
designated on the General Plan as Visitor Commercial;
however, it has never been zoned to that category, but
carries a combination of zones with the predominant
zoning being CCD. Staff recommended that the General
Plan be amended to show a Retail Commercial designation
to bring the Plan into conformance with the CCD zoning.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor
Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Gene York Mr. York stated he is the applicant in this instance and
160 Brightwood that he is in complete accord with the recommendations of
Chula Vista the staff and Planning Commission and urged Council approval.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against,
the public hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8408 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was
APPROVING AMEN~IENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
GENERAL PLAN FOR following vote, to-wit:
APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES
LOCATED IN THE SOUTH-
WEST QUADRANT OF BONITA AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton
ROAD AND 1-805 FROM Noes: None
VISITOR COF~qERCIAL TO Absent: None
gETAIL COmmERCIAL
Parcels not in conformance In answer to query from Councilman Ityde, Director of
to be rezoned Planning Peterson stated that staff will initiate approp-
riate action to rezone any parcels which do not conform
as a result of General Plan amendments which are approved
by the Council at this meeting.
S. PUBLIC HEARING - The unincorporated territory in question has been purchased
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL by the County of San Diego and will ke included within the
PLAN A~ENDMENT FOR Sweetwater Regional Park. Staff recommends amendment to
APPROXIMATELY 33 ACRES the General Plan Diagram to reflect the "Parks and Public
LOCATED IN NORTHEAST Open Space" use of this property. The one parcel not
QUADRANT OF BONITA ROAD included in the County purchase, and separated from the
AND 1-805 FROM VISITOR proposed park by Bonita Mesa Road, should retain the
COMMERCIAL TO PARKS AND "Visitor Commercial" designation.
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended
that the Council amend the General Plan in accordance with
Planning Commission Resolution GPA-76-4.
Public he~ring opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
Staff to check ownership The Council requested that staff check the zoning and de-
and zoning on parcel not termine the ownership of the one parcel located between
included in Sweetwater 1-805 and Bonita Mesa Road, not included in the County
Regional Park purchase, as referenced in Item 2 of the staff report
concerning this public hearing.
City Council Meeting -7- November 16, 1976
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8409 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
GENERAL PLAN FOR following vote, to-w±t:
APPROXIMATELY 33 ACRES
LOCATED IN THE NORTH-
EAST QUADRANT OF BONITA AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
ROAD AND 1-805 FROM Noes: None
VISITOR COMMERCIAL TO Absent: None
PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE
6. PUBLIC HEARING - The area under consideration for amendment is unincorporat-
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL ed territory and zoned R-1-B (one single family dwelling
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR on a building site of at least 7,500 square feet in area).
APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES Land uses on the subject property include single and two
LOCATED ON THE NORTH family dwellings, plus a number of vacant parcels. The
SIDE OF MAIN STREET designation of this property at "Medium Density Residen-
BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE rial" would bring the City of Chula Vista's General Plan
AND MELROSE AVENUE FROM with respect to Woodlawn Park into a state of consistency
RESEARCH § LIMITED IN- with the County of San Diego's General Plan (1-11 dwelling
DUSTRIAL TO MEDIUM units per acre) and precise zoning plan (R-l-B).
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
On October lg, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended
that the Council amend the General Plan in accordance
with Planning Commission Resolution GPA-?6-S.
In answer to question from Councilman Hyde, Director of
Planning Peterson indicated that the maximum density
allowed would be 12 units per acre.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed. There being no comments, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8410 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
GENERAL PLAN FOR following vote, to-wit:
APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF MAIN STREET AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, }Iobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton
BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE Noes: None
AND MELROSE AVENUE Absent: None
FROM RESEARCH & LIMITED
INDUSTRIAL TO MEDIUM
DENISTY RESIDENTIAL
7. PUBLIC HEARING - The General Plan currently designates this property as
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL "tligh Density Residential." The property has recently
PI~N AMENDMENT FOR APPROX- developed with single family detached dwellings, as are
Ib~TELY 0.75 ACRE LOCATED the remainder of the parcels on the same block. Good
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER planning practice indicates that this actual use be
OF HALECREST DRIVE AND HALE reflected on the General Plan and that the zoning desig-
STREET, FROM HIGH DENISTY nation should ultimately be altered. The properties
RESIDENTIAL (13-25 DU/A) were evaluated for environmental impact in conjunction
TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDEN- with the submittal of the Halecrest single family dwelling
TIAL (4-12 DU/A) project. No further environmental action is required.
On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended
that the Council amend the General Plan in accordance with
Resolution GPA-76-6.
City Council Meeting -8- November 16, 1976
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8411 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was
APPROVING A~NDMENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
GENERAL PLAN FOR following vote, to-wit:
APPROXIMATELY 0.75
ACRE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
MALECREST DRIVE AND Noes: None
HALE STREET, FROM HIGH Absent: None
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESI-
DENTIAL
8. PUBLIC HEARING - The General Plan presently designates approximately 30
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL acres of land located on Dora Lane South of Telegraph
PidIN AMENDMENT FOR APPROXI- Canyon Road as Public and Quasi-Public with Hospital site.
~iRTELY 5 ACRES LOCATED ON Since the adoption of the General Plan, a portion of this
DORA LANE SOUTH OF TELE- site has been developed with a hospital and a proposal
GRAPH CANYON ROAD FROM has been submitted to develop the remainder of the property
PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC with a convalescent hospital and a medical building.
WITH HOSPITAL TO PRO- Sound planning practice indicates that such supportive
FESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRA- uses should be specifically sanctioned on the plan diagram.
TIVE CO~IERCIAL The Planning Commission recommended that the Council amend
the General Plan in accordance with Resolution GPA-76-7.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8412 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was
ADOPTING GPA-76-7 FOR waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES following vote, to-wit:
LOCATED ON DORA LANE
SOUTH OF TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD FRO~{ PUBLIC AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Nobel
AND QUASI-PUBLIC WITH Noes: None
HOSPITAL TO PROFESSIONAL Absent: None
AND ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMERCIAL
~ 9. PUBLIC HEARING - Presently, Brandywine Avenue is improved in three sections,
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL all within City boundaries. I~en improvements reach
PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE completion~ Brandy~Jine Avenue will extend from its northerly
CIRCULATION ELEMENT BY terminus at Telegraph Canyon Road to its southerly terminus
ADDING BRANDYWINE AVENUE, at Otay Valley Road. It will serve as an important "col-
FROM OTAY VALLEY ROAD TO lector road" for residential, public and quasi-public uses
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD, planned for the area.
AS A COLLECTOR ROAD AND
REALIGNING EAST ~APLES
AND EAST PALOMAR STREETS On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended
TO INTERSECT THE PROPOSED that the Council amend the General Plan in accordance
ADDITION with Planning Commission Resolution GPA-76-8.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
City Council Meeting -9- November 16, 1976
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the
public hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8413 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was
APPROVING ~.IENDMENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
71tE CIRCULATION ELEHENT following vote, to-wit:
OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY
ADDING BRANDYWINE
AVENUE, FROM OTAY AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, ttobel, ttyde
VALLEY ROAD TO TELE- Noes: None
GRAPH CANYON ROAD, AS Absent: None
A COLLECTOR ROAD AND
REALIGNING EAST NAPLES
AND EAST PALOblAP, STREETS
TO INTERSECT WITH TIlE
PROPOSED ADDITION
10. PUBLIC HEARING - On June 17, 1976 the California Highway Commission acted
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL to rescind Route 125 as an adopted freeway route between
PLAN P24ENDMENT FOR THE Route 54 and Route 75. This action removed the commit-
CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF merit of the State for right of way acquisition and free-
THE GENERAL PLAN TO C}~NGE way construction, but did not alter the need for future
THE DESIGNATION OF ROUTE access to this portion of the Planning Area. In order to
125 (SAN MIGUEL FREEWAY) preserve the integrity of the circulation element of the
FROM FREEWAY STATUS TO comprehensive plan and to provide a north-south link with
MAJOR ROAD STATUS other streets planned for extension to the east, this
corridor should be redesignated as a "major road."
On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission voted to
recommend that the Council amend the General Plan to
remove Route 125 Freeway and substitute for it a major
road designation in accordance with Resolution GPA-76-9.
Public hearing opened ~is being the time and place as advertised, Hayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, Director of
Planning Peterson explained that the rationale for this
action is primarily to bring the City's General Plan into
conformance with the recent action of the State tlighway
CoIImlission deleting Route 125 from Route 54 south as a
freeway and to conform to the County's transportation
element.
~ a. RESOLUTION NO. 8414 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was
APPROVING A~ENDHENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
TIlE CIRCULATION ELE~,~NT following vote, to-wit:
OF TIlE GENERAL PLAN TO
CHANGE TIlE DESIGNATION
OF ROUTE 125 (S/W~ ~{IGUEL AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, ttyde, Cox, Hamilton
FREEWAY) FROM FREEWAY Noes: None
STATUS TO b~JOR ROAD Absent: None
STATUS
City Council Heeting -10- November 16, 1976
11. PUBLIC HEARING - The Department of Public Works, in cooperation with the
CONSIDERATIONOF~4ENDMENT County of San Diego, is conducting a traffic projection
TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF study for the Chula Vista Planning Area. The study indi-
THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD cated that an optim~ planning area circulation network
CORRAL CANYON ROAD AS A is dependent upon the modification of several proposed
COLLECTOR ROAD AND DELETE alignments of major and collector roads presently desig-
ACACIA AVENUE AND A POR- nated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan
TION OF AN UNNAMED Diagram. Primary among the proposed modifications is the
COLLECTOR ROAD substitution of Corral Canyon Road for Acacia Avenue as
the major north-south collector road lying east of 0tay
Lakes Road, and linking Central Avenue on the north with
Otay Lakes Road on the south. San Diego County is now in
the process of amending their Circulation Element to
reflect these changed circumstances.
On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission voted to
recommend that the Council amend the General Plan in
accordance with Resolution GPA-76-11.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public
hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8415 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT following vote, to wit:
OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO
ADD CORRAL CANYON ROAD
AS A COLLECTOR ROAD AND AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel
DELETE ACACIA AVENUE Noes: None
AND A PORTION OF AN Absent: None
UNNAMED COLLECTOR ROAD
12. PUBLIC HEARING - On November 9, 1976 the Council upheld V & V Development
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL Company's appeal of the Planning Commission's decision
PLAN DESIGNATION OF RESEARCH to deny the proposed rezoning from R-3 and R-3-F to R-3-G
6 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL FOR 3½ and R-3-G-F. The Council at that time referred the item
ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST to the Planning Commission with direction to consider
SIDE OF EDGEMERE AVENUE, rezoning the property to R-3-P-20.
NORTH OF "C" STREET
On October 18, 1976 the Planning Commission voted 4-1 to
recommend no change in the General Plan, (prior to the
public hearing held by the Council on November 9).
Director of Planning Peterson noted that in order to be
consistent with Council's action on November 9, a resolu-
tion should be adopted amending the General Plan from
Research & Limited Industrial to High Density Residential.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton
opened the public hearing.
Residents speak against Peggy French, 129 Second Avenue; Harriet Acton, 265 Nixon
amendment to General Plan Place; George Ronis, 171 North Del Har Avenue; Robert
French, 129 Second Avenue; Frieda tlilliard, 163 North Del
Mar Avenue; R.L. Batterton, 209 Nixon Place; Carol Smith,
27S Sea Vale Street; and Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue,
all spoke against amending the General Plan with comments
including: 1) request that the zoning be changed to conform
City Council Meeting -11- November 16, 1976
with the General Plan, 2) to reimburse the developer
for his cost or take a chance against a judgment for
damages, 3) potential fire problems, 4) area does not lend
itself to the type of development proposed, 5) lack of
proximity to parks and recreation, 6) safety hazard re-
garding foot traffic, 7) potential flood problem, 8) no
evidence presented in favor of apartments except by the
developer, 9) property could be developed as industrial
property, 10) no evidence presented that this property is
suitable for residential development, 11) there was a mis-
take made in the zoning, 12) concern should not be for
lawsuits by developers as opposed to the concern for the
quality of life for residents, 13) agreement with Planning
Commission and staff recommendation, the residents asked
that the Council reconsider its action of November 9.
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 Egdahl and seconded by
Resolution Councilman ltyde that the Resolution be filed.
Council discussion The Couucil discussed the General Plan amendments considered
earlier and instructions to staff to rezone properties to
bring them into conformance; the R-3 zones used as buffer
zones; the Precise Plan designation placed on this property;
obligation of the City to provide low income housing;
isolation of the area from services such as transportation,
schools, and shopping; and the alignment of Edgemere.
Discussion also involved traffic volume and noise with
industrial developments, and the need for low income
housing.
Motion failed The motion to file the Resolution failed by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde
NOES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Hobel
Absent: None
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8416 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was
APPROVING AMEN~NT TO waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
THE GENERAL PLAN FOR following vote, to-wit:
APPROXIMATELY 3~ ACRES
LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF EDGEMERE AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hamilton
AVENUE FROM REASEARCH Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl
& LIMITED INDUSTRIAL Absent: None
TO HIGH DENSITY RESI-
DENTIAL
RECESS A recess was called at 10:26 p.m. and the meeting recon-
vened at 10:50 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted, with the exception of Item 14 which
was held for discussion.
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13. RESOLUTION NO. 8417 - One of the conditions for the approval of the Tentative
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Parcel Map No. 18-75 was for the subdivider to construct
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND the public improvements. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bush and
JOSEPH V. BUSH, IRENE T. Michael Bush, owners and subdividers, have executed a
BUSH AND MICHAEL E. BUSH subdivision agreement which contains no unusual conditions,
FOR THE COMPLETION OF IM- pledging the amount of $11,500 to guarantee the installa-
PROVEMENTS FOR TENTATIVE tion of the public improvements. The improvements will
PARCEL MAP 18-75 AND consist of installation of curb and gutter, sewer main
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO and twenty-two feet of AC pavement on Teyon Lane.
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
(End of Consent Calendar)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
14. RESOLUTION - The City Council in 1965 by Resolution No. 3657 awarded a
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT contract for the construction of "E" Street and installa-
FROM JOSEPH V. BUSH, IRENE tion of landscaping along the slopes abutting "E" Street
T. BUSH AND MICHAEL E. BUSH between Corte Maria Avenue and Hilltop Drive. The slopes
FOR SLOPE RIGHTS were landscaped and have been under the maintenance of
the City. It is proposed that the City obtain an ease-
ment across this property for the purpose of maintaining
the landscaping on the slope, since this is a major en-
trance to the City from the 1-805 freeway, b~r. and Mrs.
Joseph Bush, owners of the subject property, have agreed
to grant the City an easement for maintaing the slope with
a condition on the easement that the owners of the abutting
property retain the right to remove and/or relocate any
plantings that would obstruct their view°
Director of Public Works Robens reported that in addition,
Mr. Bush has requested, as a condition of his granting
the easement, that the City remove a grove of six Pine
trees approximately 30 feet high that are obstructing the
view from the proposed residence.
Council discussion The Council discussed ~lr. Bush's request that the City
remove the six Pine trees as a condition of his granting
the easement. Discussion included consideration given
Mr. Bush by the City in approval of lot split and deferral
of public improvements to allow development of the property.
The Council felt further discussion was warranted with ~{r.
Bush concerning the Council's position in regard to the
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton
and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for
one week to give the Council an opportunity to observe the
scene and see whether or not the Council would want to at
least request further consideration by Mr. Bush.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 8418 - The following bids were received November 4, 1976 for the
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING widening of Hilltop Drive, north of Main Street:
CONTRACT FOR THE WIDENING
OF HILLTOP DRIVE, NORTH OF
MAIN STREET, PROJECT #CT 29 Bratcher Construction Co., San Diego $16 542.10
O'Berry Engineering, San Diego $20 055.11
Daley Corporation, San Diego $20 372.00
Addax Construction Co., San Diego $21 076.01
Griffith Company, San Diego $21 378,00
W. H. Ledbetter & Son Inc., San Diego $22 738.30
R. E. Hazard Contracting, San Diego $23 198.75
H. L. Foster Construction Co., San Diego $23 608.65
A. C. Company, Lakeside $24 322.20
City Council Meeting -13- November 16, 1976
This project will widen Hilltop Drive an additional 23
feet between Main Street and Tourmaline Street and will
provide travelway of 45 feet, which will accommodate two
lanes and parking on each side of the street.
It is recommended that the bids be received and contract
awarded to Bratcher Construction Company, low bidder, in
the amount of $16,542.10.
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, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
16. RESOLUTION NO. 8407 - (This Item was moved up on the agenda. See page 2 of the
APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION minutes).
TO THE ENERGY R~SEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
FOR SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM FOR
THE RENOVATED POST OFFICE
AND LIBRARY COMPLEX
17. RESOLUTION NO. 8419 - In accordance with Council direction, the Resolution
APPROVING TENTATIVE approving the tentative map of E1 Rancho del Rey Unit
SUBDIVISION P.~AP FOR #5 has been prepared to include the items specifically
EL RANCHO DEL REY discussed by the Council relating to the deletion of four
UNIT #5 lots and the provision of a traffic signal at the inter-
section of Paseo Del Rey and Telegraph Canyon Road.
One additional condition has been developed - the method
for securing necessary off-site dedication and improvement
of Telegraph Canyon Road and the drainage facility. This
condition states that in the event an assessment district
has not been formed at the time of the final map approval,
that the developer and the City will share the costs as
set forth in the condition to insure the full improvement
of Telegraph Canyon Road and the drainage channel.
Addition to open In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl, City Attorney
space property Lindberg stated that the revised Resolution which has just
been presented to the Council for review concerns an
adjustment of the boundary of the subdivision - an addition
to the open space property which is now included in the
boundaries of the subdivision and at the final map stage,
the map will be adjusted to reflect this new territory
described in the Resolution.
Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the deletion of the
extension of "J" Street, the potential traffic hazards
identified by staff and the Planning Commission from lots
fronting on a major thoroughfare, the requirements for
"T" driveways, and additional grading involved to make
any changes.
Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Hyde, and seconded by Councilman
Resolution Egdahl, that this Resolution be filed.
City Council ~eeting -14- November 16, 1976
~otion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl
NOES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Hobel
Absent: None
Resolution. offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Hobel
Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl
Absent: None
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
18. REPORT ON UTILITY USERS At its meeting of September 28, 1976 the City Council
TAX - SENIOR CITIZENS accepted the status report on the utility users tax and
EXEMPTION directed staff to meet with representatives of the mobile
home park residents and San Diego Gas & Electric to
specifically address the fact that senior citizens living
in mobile home parks or certain multi-family dwelling
units with master meters are not eligible for the current
senior citizens exemption on their utility billing.
As the result of a meeting by the staff with Mr. John
Kolsters of the Golden State ~obilehome Owners League
and Mr. Bill Daiber of San Diego Gas & Electric, staff
recommends that the Council accept the report and direct
the City Attorney to amend Ordinance No. 1690 to provide
for a refund procedure for senior citizens serviced by
master meters, and bring back a resolution establishing
the procedures for implementation.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
Committee for Horti- City Manager Cole announced that the Horticultural Garden
cultural Garden Park Park project is moving forward at a rapid pace and it is
desired that a Councilman serve on a committee along with
staff and representatives from the Community College and
possibly the ttigh School Diatrict, to give direction to
the architect in the preliminary stages. The meeting
hours would be flexible.
Motionto appoint It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Cox
Councilman on committee and unanimously carried that Councilman Hyde be appointed
to the committee.
Presentation to City ~anager Cole presented a key to the City from Tijuana
Mayor from Mexico and a plaque on the "Dia de Chula Vista" (held Saturday,
November 13) from Aqua Caliente.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPART~4ENT [lEADS
19. REPORT ON TRAFFIC (This Item was moved up on the agenda - see page 3 of the
CONDITIONS ON "L" minutes).
STREET BETWEEN
HILLTOP DRIVE AND
THIRD AVENUE
City Council Meeting -15- November 16, 1976
20. REPORT ON THE RESOLUTION The City contracted with a landscape architect, landscape
OF PROBLEMS WITH THE contractor, and an inspector to properly landscape the new
LIBRARY LANDSCAPING library. The grass, trees, and shrubs are not growing
properly. The report discusses the problems and the
solutions that have been decided upon by the staff and the
contractor. (A complete copy of the report and letter
from the contractor are on file in the City Clerk's office).
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Clarification of letter Mayor Hamilton clarified to the staff the intent of his
to Chula Vista Taxpayers letter to the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, with
Association concurrence of the Council, that staff may attend meetings
of the Association and speak on any subject other than
the subject of the tax referendum until the time of the
joint meeting between the Council and the Taxpayers Asso-
ciation.
Charter Review Mayor Hamilton requested that the City Attorney or a
Committee Meetings representative from his office attend the Charter Review
Committee meetings. Their next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. Council members are
also invited to attend the meetings and make comments on
areas they would like to discuss in the Charter or to
send in written comments. The Mayor urged that this be
done as the Committee is working under a very strict time
schedule.
The Mayor will not attend The Mayor announced that he would not be going to the
National League of Cities National League of Cities Conference the end of November
Conference to be held in Denver since he has been elected to the
County Board of Supervisors. Another voting delegate
needs to be appointed.
Voting delegate and It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman
alternate appointed ttobel, and unanimously carried that Councilman Egdahl be
appointed as the voting delegate and that Councilman Cox
be appointed as the alternate, and that the City Clerk
make this information available to the National League of
Cities.
National Conference on The State Committee on Aging is holding a national con-
Aging scheduled ference in San Francisco, December 5 through 7, 1976.
biaggie llelton has indicated a desire to attend, and Mayor
Hamilton said she has asked for funds in amount of $151.00.
Motion to appropriate It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman
funds Cox that the Council appropriate $151.00 for Mrs. Helton
to attend the conference on aging in San Francisco.
Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be referred
to the Human Relations Com~nission for their study and
response.
City Council Meeting -16- November 16, 1976
Councilman Egdahl commented that it is his understanding
that this is being referred to the Human Relations
Commission without recommendation, as it is appropriate
that this be handled through the Commission.
REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN
Meeting regarding In response to a comment from Councilman Hyde concerning
Cal-Trans six-year a meeting being held to discuss Cal-Trans six-year plan,
plan Director of Public Works Robens stated that a member
from the Engineering Division will be attending the
meeting on November 17.
Drainage problem - In answer to a query from Councilman Cox, City Hanager
John Miller Cole and Director of Public Works Robens stated that Mr.
John Hiller has been contacted by staff in regard to a
flood problem and the matter is being investigated.
Resignation from It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
ACCORD accepted Cox and unanimously carried that the letter from Mr.
Frank ~ittington submitting his resignation from ACCORD
be accepted with regret and that the Council submit
recommendations at the next meeting for a replacement.
(Mr. lghittington was the joint Council appointee.)
Appointment to Safety Mayor Hamilton announced that he had selected Ms. Sandy
Commission Graves of 279 Cheryl Place, Chula Vista, to fill the
vacancy on the Safety Commission.
Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman ltobel, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that the appointement of Sandy
Graves be ratified.
Appointment to ACCORD Councilman Egdahl said he would like to name ~lr. Gerald
Appleby as his appointment to ACCORD to replace Mr. Eugene
Coleman.
Appreciation of Senior ~lr. John Kolsters expressed appreciation to the Council
Citizen Mobile Home and the City Staff on behalf of the mobile home owners
Owners expressed to Senior Citizens for the consideration given in connection
Council and staff with the utility tax refund.
ADJOURNMENT ~ayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. to the
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, 1976 at 7:00
p.m.
JENNIE ~. FULASZ, CHC
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk