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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/05/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 4, 1976 The 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, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Director of Personnel Bigge 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 Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of April 20 and March 31, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. a. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamation saluting the LOUISIANA state of Louisiana in this Bicentennial year. The members in the audience from the state were asked stand and introduce themselves. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Don Engler Mr. Engler. representing the students of Business 438 Arizona Street 50 class (Introduction to Management) at Southwestern Chula Vista College, discussed the traffic problems at the college. He presented the Council with a petition with 562 signatures supporting the students' request for: 1. Telegraph Canyon Road: The possibility of an additional eastbound lane from Interstate 805 to Otay Lakes Road for relieving the traffic congestion that exists during peak hours. 2. Otay Lakes Road: To have a traffic light installed at the intersections of Gotham and Otay Lakes Road; and Elmhurst and Otay Lakes Road to relieve north and southbound con- gestion. 3. "H" Street: The possibility of extending "H" Street from Interstate 805 to Otay Lakes Road. Referred to staff Mayor Hamilton spoke of the engineering studies now being made on Telegraph Canyon Road for the type of road being proposed by Mr. Engler. It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff and the report be given to Mr. Engler so that he may give the report back to the class and any other interested parties that are a part of this project. City Council Meeting -2- May 4, 1976 Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan reported that the unemployment office 631 Carla on "F" Street (next to City Hall) will be at that Chula Vista location for the next two years after which they will move to San Ysidro. He added that he is chairing a State meeting in Los Angeles next week (Veterans Employment Commission) and would like Council support to get the employment office moved. Mr. Lathan stated that while in Sacramento last week, he found out that SB 1695 and 1696 were referred to the Finance Committee. These bills mean the expenditure of $800 million for eight prototype pyrolysis plants in California. Mayor Hamilton commented that the Council has, in the past, with letters to the Senators and this area's representatives, expressed concern over the parking problems created by the unemployment office. Nelson Haag Mr. Haag proposed that the Rice Canyon area be a 4551 Sweetwater Road "model community of the future," planned coopera- Bonita tively with the people who will live there -- free of gadgetry giving the people who live there a chance to look at their own relationships and goals. Councilman Hyde asked Mr. Haag to put this report in writing and give it to the City Clerk so that the staff may get a chance to peruse it. Carole Smith Mrs. Smith stated she was "appalled" at the Council's 87 "F" Street action last week (not hiring the consultants for Chula Vista the Rice Canyon Area development). As a representative of Citizens Concern II, Mrs. Smith referred to the Certificate of Merit pre- sented to the Council in 1974 for recognition of the adoption of the City's Hillside Modifying District Ordinance stating that Citizens Concern II requests that the certificate be returned since the Council "has prostituted the spirit and intent of the award." Edward D'Lugo Mr. D'Lugo asked why the Hillside Ordinance was not 311 East Millan used on Telegraph Canyon. Councilman Hyde commented that the Council is very much concerned as to any proposed development of Rice Canyon and will be taking a field trip out there very shortly to look over the terrain. The area is under the P-C zone and must have Council approval for any type of development proposed. Mayor Hamilton remarked that the ordinance that was before the Council (hillside) was an emergency ordinance and staff was directed to proceed with the ordinance through its proper channels - public hearings will be scheduled. Councilman Hyde noted that ACCORD (Committee on Rice Canyon Development) is still in existence - it was not voted down by the Council. James Matherly Mr. Matherly asked that the Council get rid of 402 Oaklawn Avenue the prayers at the meetings, balance the budget, Chula Vista and "keep the crooks in jail." RECESS A recess was called at 7:45 ~.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. City Council Meeting -3- May 4, 1976 4. a. PUBLIC HEARING - In a written report to the Council, the Director CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED of Planning Peterson explained that the applicant UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD-76-1 - has submitted a Planned Unit Development for a ROBINHOOD POINT proposed 291 units. Robinhood Point Subdivision is located on 108 acres on Brandywine Avenue between Orange Avenue and Otay Valley Road. Mr. Peterson submitted a rendering of the proposed development plans explaining the layout, design, grading and landscaping. On April 12, 1976, the Planning Commission recommended approval in accordance with their resolution PUD-76-1. Council discussion In answer to Councilman Hyde's queries, Mr. Peterson stated that: (1) the Nomeowners' Association will be respon- sible for maintaining the cul-de-sacs; (2) there are no plans to tie in the open space area next to the elementary school as a park site; (3) the park site has been acquired in the northwest quad- rant of the intersection of Brand~ine and Sequoia; (4) there will be a reduction in landscaping from that proposed by the American Housing Guild; (5) there will be a substandard three-bedroom house - 1058 square feet instead of the 1200 square feet as required; (6) garage conversions should not be allowed in the cul-de-sacs. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the Mayor opened the public hearing. Bob Smith Mr. Smith explained that they are the consulting Barbour Engineering Company engineers for the developers. Basically the 3055 Rosecrans Court land plan is the same as the old Deerpark East San Diego Plan previously before the Council. The only difference is the structures and the elimination of the narrow spaces between and in back of the units. Don Worley, Attorney Mr. Worley asked that condition #16 of the McDonald Riddle Hecht & Worley Planning Commission resolution ("The Developer 617 Financial Square shall be obligated to pay Residential Construction San Diego Tax concurrent with the issuance of Building Permits") be deleted and a condition put in whereby the developer would pay the park fees (in lieu fees) in accordance with the new park dedication ordinance. Mr. Worley asked that the condition concerning the in-lieu fees contain a provision that consideration be given to the 4.5 acre dedication in connection with Brandywine Units 1 and 2. Gus Pappas, Attorney Mr. Pappas said he was representing Omar Rendering 203 Church Avenue Company. The nearest development on the prooosed Chula Vista subdivision will be approximately 190 feet north of this company's property line. Mr. Pappas stated that they are objecting to (1) distance from an industrial-zoned area to a residential high density; (2) Omar is a Class I liquid-disposal dump site and adjacent is a County-operated hazardous-materials dump site as well as land fill. Staff did not contact Omar Rendering about this proposed development. Mr. Peterson declared that there is a 55 foot to 60 foot slope (in height) that separates the nearest residential from the industrial site - and 200 feet in horizontal distance. City Council Meeting -4- May 4, 1976 Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Robert Casey, Developer Mr. Casey said that they attempted to adhere to 17 Cresta Way the Housing Element (as referred by the Planning staff) and as a result, had to go down to a house of 1083 square feet. The house will sell from $48,000 to $58,000. Councilman Hobel commented that statistics have shown that the average home now costs $42,500 and 85% of the people cannot qualify for it. Mr. Casey stated that the landscaping costs for the subdivision will be $700,000 and the cost per (improved) lot is $17,500. Council discussion Discussion followed in which the Council questioned the sub-standard sized homes, the cost of the homes, meeting the housing requirements for low- cost homes, landscaping costs and FHA requirements. Motion to prohibit garage It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by conversions Councilman Scott that before approval is given on the (staff's) recommendation, the Planning Com- mission resolution - used as a basis for this Planned Unit Development - that a paragraph 7F be added which would state that garage conversions in this development are prohibited. Discussion of motion Ms. Becky Stone, Bonita, stated the real effect of this subdivision is the offensive odor emanating from the Rendering Plant. City Attorney's comments Mr. Lindberg asked that the motion m~de be Councilman Hyde stipulate thatthis will be placed in the condi- tions, covenants, and restrictions and the City will be a party to that for enforcement purposes. Included in motion Councilman Hyde included this in his motion; Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Motion regarding It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by substandard houses Councilman Scott that the houses must comply with the minimum standard for square footage for all units. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Motion regarding in-lieu It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by park fees Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that condition #16 be amended to make reference to the payment of in-lieu park land dedication fees rather than the residential construction tax and examination, if there is any validity to it, to the already dedicated park land area in regard to the amount of the fees. City Council Meeting -5- May 4, 1976 b. RESOLUTION NO. 8145 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl as amended, the APPROVING PLANNED UNIT reading of the text was waived by unanimous DEVELOPMENT PUD-76-1 - consent, passed and adopted by the following ROBINHOOD POINT vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion regarding It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by park site Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff investigate whether or not it would be in the best interest of the City to abandon the park site already acquired in favor of acquiring park land for the proposed elementary school adjacent to this development. Pat McKisick Mr. McKisick said he was informed by the school Casey Construction district that the property in question may be put up for sale and not used as a school site. 5. a. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson explained that the APPROVING THE TENTATIVE subdivision is located east of Brandywine Avenue MAP OF A SUBDIVISION TO between Orange Avenue and Otay Valley Road con- BE KNOWN AS ROBINHOOD sisting of 108 acres which will be subdivided POINT into 291 single-family residential lots and one common lot. A previous tentative subdivision known as Deerpark East was approved in 1973 for the same number of units and lots. The Environmental Review Committee determined that the original EIR-73-8 prepared for Brandywine #3 and #4 was sufficient and a new EIR would not be necessary. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Bob Smith Mr. Smith said he represented the engineers for Barbour Engineering Company this project and was available to answer any 3055 Rosecrans Court questions. San Diego Gus Pappas Mr. Pappas said he is representing the Omar Rendering 203 Church Avenue Company adjacent to this development. They object Chula Vista to the "grossly inappropriate planning" for residential areas to adjoin industrial areas. There will be noise, danger, heavy machinery and other reasons that are not compatible with having this industrial plant next to residential areas. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8146 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and OF A SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AS ROBINHOOD POINT AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8147 - The following bids were received on April 23, 1976 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING for moving the library materials and equipment from CONTRACT FOR MOVING OF LIBRARY their present location to the new Library building: MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT City Council Meeting -6- May 4, 1976 BIDDER BID PRICE TERMS Lyon Moving & Storage $ 7,887 1%-30 days National City Cor-O-Van Moving & Storage 9,300 NET 30 days San Diego T & D Transfer & Storage 9,600 NET 30 days Chula Vista Republic Van Lines of S.D. 11,500 NET 30 days San Diego Global Van Lines 13,616 2%-10 days San Diego San Diego Van & Storage 14,508 NET 30 days It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Lyon Moving & Storage Company. 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8148 - At the meeting held on April 21, 1976, the Council APPROVING EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE held the hearing on the Employer-Employee Relations RELATIONS POLICY AND RESCINDING Policy and after considering all testimonies, RESOLUTION NO. 6296 APPROVING directed that a resolution be brought back approving EXISTING POLICY the Policy with the condition that it be reviewed on an annual basis. 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 E§dahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8149 - The resolution reflects the Council's action of ADOPTING POLICY FOR APPOINTMENT February 25, 1976 whereby the Mayor would make OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS all appointments to boards and commissions subject BY THE MAYOR SUBJECT TO RATIFI- to ratification by the City Council other than CATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL those specifically enumerated in the Charter or required by State law. 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- May 4, 1976 9. ORDINANCE NO. 1683 - Shattuck Construction Company requested the zone AMENDING ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED change for their subdivision (9 lots - South Bay BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE Villas Unit #2). MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGING PREZONING DESIGNATION FOR 2.5 ACRES LOCATED AT THE EASTERLY TERMINUS OF EAST "J" STREET FROM P-C TO R-1-H-P - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance reading and adopted be placed on second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, E§dahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER BUDGET SESSIONS City Mana§er Cole submitted a budget review schedule whereby the Council would meet from 4:00 to lO:O0 p.m. on May 6, 7, 10 and ll - canceling the regularly scheduled Council meeting of the llth. Schedule accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the budget schedule be accepted. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 10. REPORT ON REGIONAL AIR At the meetin§ of April 27, 1976, the City Council QUALITY STRATEGIES heard a presentation by representatives of the Regional Air Quality Planning Team as to various strategies that could be employed to improve the quality of air in San Diego region. Director of Planning Peterson, in a written report, commented on the various strategies recommending that Strategy "B" be endorsed with a further recom- mendation that tactics P-5 and P-6 be considered for inclusion in this strate§y. "B" includes the "discretionary" tactics M-14, T-2 and X-2 (report on file in the office of the City Clerk) and with the inclusion of tactics P-5 and P-6, it would theoretically clean the air above the 100 ton per day level. Staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by accepted Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report of the Plannin§ Director be accepted. ll. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF In reply to Council's directive, Director of ZONING AT "G" STREET AND Planning Peter$on submitted a written report DEL MAR AVENUE stating that the property at the northwest corner of "G" Street and Del Mar Avenue was rezoned from R-3 to C-O-P in May 1974 for a proposed medical facility~ however, this construction has not taken place. Mr. Peterson noted that the property lies within the boundaries of the Town Centre Redevelopment Area, phase I and is subject to the 9-month mora- torium. He added that any decision to rezone the parcel should be based upon the character of the City Council Meeting -8- May 4, 1976 area, the General Plan, the public welfare, necessity and convenience. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. COUNCIL COMMENTS Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by concerning assessment Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that district to construct (1) the staff be directed to investigate and East "H" Street at 1-805 report back to the Council within 60 days their recommendations concerning the wisdom and prac- ticality of establishing an assessment district for the construction of "H" Street between 1-805 and its eastern terminus at the present time; (2) the staff also come back with a similar plan for extension of sewers and water service in that area. Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by concerning amending the Councilman Egdahl to refer to the Planning Com- General Plan for Rancho mission and staff the question of amending the del Rey General Plan in the general development plan of the P-C area of Rancho del Rey, specifically for the 50 acres adjacent to "H" and 1-805, for a proposal for a modification of the plan for deve- lopment for that parcel of land. Substitute Motion It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by to contact two top Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the consultants regarding planning staff contact the two qualifying con- Rice Canyon area sultants and clarify to them that the Council is not looking for precise, specific plans such as what the bids went out for -- the scope of the study is to be cut down and one is to be presented (similar to Sedway/¢ook's Bayfront Plan) with types of uses that would be effective in the area - such as that given for the bayfront. Discussion of motion Discussion followed regarding the motion, the direction given to the consultants, the cost revenue study and the financial feasibility from the standpoint of the developer. The Mayor indicated that he would not mind inserting in his motion the cost benefit ratio to the City but not to the developer. Councilman Egdahl indicated that if the intent of the motion is to include the economic aspects of any proposed land use, to hold this out at this time until alternate land uses are brought back and the Council decides what type of uses it would like to see in that area. At that point in time, the consultants could then be engaged to determine whether or not the land uses would be feasible. Clarification of motion Mayor Hamilton stated that he wants the same type of study to come back to the Council - without the financial or engineering backing - just for alternate land uses on the 450 acres. The con- sultants can bid the options, if they want. City Council Meeting -9- May 4, 1976 Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None Motion for Conference It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to set up a Council Conference to review past actions on the zoning previously under discussion - for June 12, 1976. Motion to contact ACCORD It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to ACCORD indicating the action the Council has taken on this matter and advise them that they are still in existence and the Council will be seeking their advice in the future. TIMING OF SIGNAL LIGHTS Councilman Egdahl asked if a more consistent timing AT BONITA ROAD & 1-805 of the signal lights at this intersection could be made. The Mayor referred this to the staff. IMPROVEMENTS ON TENNIS In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question, City COURTS Manager Cole indicated that a memo was sent to the Council from the Director of Parks & Recreation giving the status of these improvements. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Hamilton said he regretted the actions before the Council tonight (comments from Citizens Concerned II) indicating that the remarks made were based on "second-hand" information. This Council has always acted in good faith to protect the citizens of Chula Vista in all matters that relate to the welfare of all citizens. 12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter of resignation - Mrs. Murphy submitted her resignation stating that Janice L. Murphy her time is limited and her family may be leaving International Friendship Chula Vista to live on the East Coast. Commission Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by with regret Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter be sent to Mrs. Murphy expressing the Council's appreciation for her services on this Commission. b. Application to file late Mr. James F. Collins, attorney for Mr. Trant, sent claim - James Trant in an application to file a late claim stating that 819 David Drive the claim arose from an accident occurring on Chula Vista October 29, 1975 when his client was struck by an automobile driven by a James Torrence while riding his motorcycle at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and East Naples Street. Application denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the application to file the late claim be denied. City Council Meeting -10- May 4, 1976 c. Request for funds for The Chula Vista Jaycees and the Chula Vista Bicentennial fireworks Firefi§hter Association requested the sum of show $2,350 to put on a display of fireworks at the "J" Street marina on July 4, 1976. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting to the bud§et session scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 1976 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.