HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/06/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday June l, 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 Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue,
with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde
Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, City Librarian Levine,
Director of Building and Housing Grady, Citizens Assistance Officer
Smith
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by
Councilman Hyde that the minutes of the meeting
of May 25, 1976 be approved, copies having been
sent to each Councilman.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Egdahl
Abstain: Councilman Scott
2. ALL STATES PROGRAM
a. Proclamations saluting the Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamations saluting
States of Michigan and the States of Michigan and Minnesota after which
Minnesota he asked the people in the audience from these
states to stand and introduce themselves.
b. Proclamation - "BURGLARY Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamation proclaiming
PREVENTION MONTH" the month of June 1976 as "Burglary Prevention
Month" in the City of Chula Vista. Captain Clark
accepted the Proclamation.
ORAL CO~{UNICATIONS
George Ronis Mr. Ronis stated he was speaking on behalf of the
171 North Del Mar Avenue North Hill Homeowners Association. The County has
Chula Vista advised them that a juvenile rehabilitation center
is proposed for construction in their area. Mr.
Ronis declared that within a 900 foot area, there
is the Vista Hill Hospital and the Pioneers
(alcoholic rehabilitation center). To locate a
juvenile rehabilitation center there would destroy
the residential aspect of the area and would not
serve the best interest of the neighborhood. The
residents are petitioning the City Council for
assistance with this problem.
Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that the staff bring back information to
the City Council, by next week if at ail possible,
so that a decision can be made whether or not to
support the position presented tonight or whatever
other position.
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Wayne C. Wade Mr. Wade said he was the President of the Golden
30 Via Nomentana State Mobilehome Owners League. There are 220
Chula Vista members in this organization, most of them over
65 years of age and very much concerned with this
proposed type of rehabilitation facility.
Mayor Hamilton informed Mr. Ronis and Mr. Wade
that they would receive the staff report as soon
as it is available.
Newton Chaney Mr. Chaney thanked the Council for the manner in
292 Sea Vale which the residents of Quintard and Tobias were
Chula Vista treated last week relative to their concern with
the zoning in their area. Mr. Chaney added that
it has now been over one year (May 27, 1975) since
the communes have come to the attention of the
Council. The Superior Court case has been delayed
because of technical errors, which, he felt, did
not reflect well on this City's government. Fur-
thermore, the Planning Commission is trying to
accommodate the communes by calling them "group
residences," and Mr. Chaney indicated this is not
right: "instead of trying to accommodate a
faction, the faction should accommodate themselves
to our City's laws and lifestyles."
Mr. Chaney then discussed the application of the
hillside modifying district to the area east of
1-80S, the two referendums, and the proposal to
hire consultants. On May 27, 1976, in the news-
paper, is an environmental impact report for a
development east of 1-805 for 4~687 dwelling units
on 9S0 acres.
Another matter brought up by Mr. Chaney was his
request for consideration of budgeting for para-
medic service in Chula Vista.
Bobbie Morris Mrs. Morris said she was pleased with the "group
862 Cedar Avenue residence" proposal being considered by the Plan-
Chula Vista ning Commission for the communal households.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Scott.and unanimously carried by those
present that the Consent Calendar be approved and
adopted.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 8179 - The contract work has been completed by the con-
ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR tractor, Quality Cabinet and Fixture Company. A
SPECIALTY CASEWORK IN THE final inspection was made on May 21, 1976 and the
CHULA VISTA LIBRARY work has been completed to the satisfaction of
the Director of Building and Housing and conforms
with City requirements.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 8180 - The contract work has been completed by the con-
ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR tractor, Roark's Carpet and Linoleum Company. A
CARPET AND CARPET INSTALLATION final inspection was made on May 21, 1976 to the
IN THE CHULA VISTA LIBRARY satisfaction of the Director of Building and
Housing and conforms to City requirements.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8181 - The contractor requested an 18-day extension
GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME citing wet ground due to rain and unavailability
TO FRITZ A. NACHANT, INC. FOR of irrigation parts. The Director of Public Works
LANDSCAPING NEW CHULA VISTA recommended approval of the extension.
LIBRARY GROUNDS
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 8182 - The agreement authorized the City to employ CETA
ACCEPTING COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOY- participants under Title II of the Act for Public
MENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA) Service Employment. The period of time under this
TITLE II FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING agreement is July 1, 1976 through June 31, 1977.
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL At this time, legislation has not been enacted
CETA AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS that would provide the necessary funds to carry
TO SUCH AGREEMENTS CETA throughout the entire fiscal year. When
these funds are received~ it will be necessary to
modify this agreement with the County of San Diego,
and therefore, it was recommended that the City
Manager be authorized to execute CETA agreements
in addition to amendments to these agreements.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8183 - Mr. Tom Silvers of Tucker, Sadler and Associates,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO on behalf of Adma Company, Inc., owners of the
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO properties at the southwest corner of Otay Lakes
CONSIDER THE DEFERRAL OF Road and Bonita Road, submitted an application
UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS requesting a deferral of undergrounding the 12 KV
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF power lines along the west side of Otay Lakes
OTAY LAKES ROAD AND BONITA Road.
ROAD
It was recommended that the Council set the date
of June 22, 1976 as the public hearing to consider
this request.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8184 - The agreement sets forth the conditions for Federal
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Aid Urban improvements, right of way, fiscal pro-
THE CITY OF CHULAVISTAAND visions, miscellaneous provisions and maintenance.
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COVERING FEDERAL AID URBAN
SYSTEM PROJECTS IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
(End of Consent Calendar)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8185 - On March 24, 1976, the Council authorized the
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL submittal of the City's intracity Fiscal Year
OF AN AMENDED LOCAL TRANS- 1976-77 Local Transportation Fund Claim (Reso-
PORTATION FUND CLAIM FOR lution 8105). Subsequent to this claim, Council
FY 1976-77 adopted a Transit Improvement Program which calls
for an additional bus route; an increase in
frequency of service on some routes; providing
evening service on all routes, and improving the
marketing of bus service. These changes require
$109,573 over the amount requested in the ori-
ginal claim submittal and an amended claim has
been prepared.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent by those
presen% passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Egdahl
Motion for amended It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
fee arangement Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried by those
present that the fee arrangement be brought back
before Council for action at the next Council
meeting: Have the fee arrangement the same for
the Chula Vista Bus Lines as the San Diego Transit -
raise the fee to 35¢, the senior citizens and
juniors to 15¢.
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10. RESOLUTION NO, 8186 - The following ~ids were received on May 20, 1976:
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING opt~.onaZ
CONTRACT FOR THE MODIFICATION Da~i~ aid ~tem Tota~
OF CURB RETURNS AND OVERLAY OF Daley Corporation, San Diego $39,847.00 $3,V00 $43,547,00
"J" STREET, BROADWAY TO THIRD Griffith Company, Long Beach 43,286.25 3,330 46,616.25
46,788.00 3,700 50,468.00
A.-C.~ C~pany, Lakeside
AVENUE - PROJECT NUMBER GT-31 ~q. ~. L better & Sons, San Diego 48,158.00 . 2,775 50,933.00
S. L. F tek Copstruction
~ · 48,304.65 1,295 49,599.65
t The option bidding is for adjusting 37 sewer man-
hole rings to street elevations. Daley Corporation
bid $3,700 or $100 each. The Director of Public
Works reported that City forces can raise these
rings at an average price of $30 and therefore,
recommended denial of the option.
It was recommended that the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Daley Corporation in the amount of
$39,847 and that the City authorize the expenditure
of $43,800 from Account No. 28-6100-GT-31.
Councilman Scott's comment Councilman Scott commented that one of the bidders
(W. H. Ledbetter) is his cousin, but he will vote
on the item since it is not a conflict of interest.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent by those
present, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wi t:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobe], Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Egdahl
11. ORDINANCE NO. 1685 - At present, any alteration or addition to a
AMENDING SECTION 15.32.050, building which has a permit value of $5,000 or
SUBSECTION B, OF THE CHULA more requires the undergrounding of utilities.
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING Since the cost of construction has increased
TO RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS significantly since this original ordinance was
FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF passed, the Board of Appeals recommended that the
UTILITIES - FIRST READING amount be increased to $20,000 or more,
Sid Morris Mr. Morris felt the ordinance was not fair or
862 Cedar equal justice for the citizens and that the Council
Chula Vista will receive numerous appeals from these people.
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance
first reading be placed on its first reading and that the reading
of the text be waived by unanimous consent by those
present.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Egdahl
12. ORDINANCE The Director of Public Works recommended the
AMENDING SECTION 18.28.010, following modification to the fee schedule for
SUBSECTION A, OF THE CHULA the installation of street trees:
VISTA N~JNICIPAL CODE RE-
LATING TO THE DEPOSITS FOR 1. For all interior lots having less than 75 feet
STREET TREES WITHIN SUB- of street frontage - $50.00 per lot.
DIVISIONS - FIRST READING
2. For all other interior lots - $100.00 per lot.
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3. For all corner lots whose street frontage is
less than 175 feet - $100.00 per lot.
4. For all corner lots whose street frontage is
175 feet or more - $200.00 per lot.
Council discussion Councilman Scott questioned whether the deposits
were high enough to encourage the developers to
put in the trees themselves.
Director of Public Works Robens said it was com-
petitive.
Councilman Scott felt there should be some punitive
measure here since the City is not in the tree
planting business. He suggested the City "get
ahead of the game" as the developers are now finding
out that it would be cheaper for the City to put in
the trees.
Motion to hold item #12 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
for one week Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that item #12 (Ordinance relating to the
deposits for street trees within subdivisions) be
held over for one week for a revision.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 1684 - The Director of Building and Housing reported
ADDING TO CHAPTER 1S.0g OF that this section of the Code was omitted when
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL the ordinances were codified.
CODE SECTION 1S.08.410
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION
OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, VOLUME 1, 1973
EDITION - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this
second reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and
adopted and that reading of the text be waived by
unanimous consent by those present.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hmmilton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Egdahl
Obsolete roof Mayor Hamilton cited the Big Apple building of
equipment questioned which two thirds of the floor area is not being
used and asked who would determine that the roof
equipment was obsolete.
City Attorney Lindberg answered that it would be
a judgement factor weighed by the Building inspec-
tion Department. In the case of the Big Apple,
that equipment, though not in use, is clearly not
obsolete.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
14. REPORT ON MOVING MATERIALS City Librarian Levine submitted a written report
AND EQUIPMENT TO NEW LIBRARY delineating the number of hours and days it will
take the staff and movers to move over to the
new Library facility. Mrs. Levine stated the work
can be completed between June 14 and June 25 at a
cost of $1,175.16 in staff overtime.
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Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the concern of the
Council that they were never informed that the
Library would be closed for moving; the number of
hours and days delineated for the move; the
number of staff - over 3S - utilized for this
project; the hiring of 15 professional movers; and
moving from a crowded building to a larger facility.
Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by
staff report Councilman Scott that the staff report be accepted.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel
Noes: Councilman Hyde
Absent: Councilman Egdahl
15. REPORT ON PROCESSING OF On May 13, 1976 the Interim Staff of the Metro-
PROJECTS FOR FEDERAL AID politan Transit Development Board (MTDB) forwarded
URBAN FUNDING to the City a new proposed processing procedure
for Federal Aid Urban program funding. The City/
County Thoroughfare Committee will discuss the
proposed process at their meeting on June 3. The
most important change in the new processing pro-
cedure is the removal of the Board of Supervisors
as approval authority for funding of recommended
projects. The Director of Public Works explained
that in the new procedure, the County is an
applicant treated equally with other applicants.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those
present that the report be accepted.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Council Conference Mayor Hamilton noted that a Council Conference was
scheduled for June 12. He has been informed that
Councilman Hobel will not be able to attend and
Councilman Egdahl will find it quite difficult.
Mayor Hamilton suggested the Council meet on July
Conference Rescheduled It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that the Council Conference of June 12 be
rescheduled for July 3 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Dog Licenses It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those
present that an ordinance be prepared revising the
dog license fees so that they will be comparable
to the fee structure prior to the existing one
with an allowance for increases due to inflation,
adjusted annually.
Taxicab Rates Councilman Hyde discussed the Council policy giving
the City Manager authority to adjust cab rates based
upon increases in gasoline prices.
Motion for reexamination It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the staff be
of policy directed to reexamine and rejustify the policy for
automatic cab rate adjustments based upon the in-
creases in gasoline prices.
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No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
Conduct of boards Councilman Hyde commented on complaints he has
and commissions received regarding members of boards and commissions
speaking to matters before different commissions
(such as Planning Commission) and giving the im-
pression that they are speaking with authority
and on behalf of their own commission.
Motion for Council policy It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those
present that a council policy be drafted regarding
the propriety of comments by members of boards
and commissions to the Council and before other
boards and commissions so that there can be no
mistake as to what would be proper conduct on
matters of their own personal interest.
Meeting of Army Corps Councilman Hyde noted the meeting to be held by
of Engineers the Army Corps of Engineers on June 23, 1976,
Port District Building, to consider matters re-
lating to a second entrance in the San Diego
harbor.
Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those
present that the staff take cognizance of this
letter and prepare a Council position on it so
that there will be adequate representation on
this at this meeting.
Mother Miguel Project Mayor Hamilton thanked the staff for the information
in the Council packets regarding the Mother Miguel
project. He asked the staff to continue providing
the Council with this information.
16. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS
a. Letter of resignation - Mrs. Rudolph submitted her resignation from the
Dorothy Rudolph Planning Commission stating she is moving out of
Planning Commission state.
Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
with regret Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those
present that the resignation be accepted with
thanks for her services and a resolution of
appreciation be prepared to be brought back to
Council.
b. Request for amendment to Mr. Mitchell N. Angus and Mr. Bert Epsten, 3953
the Zoning Ordinance - Bandini Street, San Diego, requested that the
C-T zone C-T zone be amended to eliminate the percentage
of kitchens for motel-type housing, provided that
density is consistent with the R-3 standards.
Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those
present that this request be referred to staff.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
to the meeting scheduled for June 8, 1976 at 7:00 p.m.
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