HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/02/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday February 24, 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 Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: Councilman Scott
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant to the City
Manager Wittenberg, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt,
Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Building and Housing Grady,
Director of Community Development Desrochers
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, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that the minutes of the meetings of February
11 and 17, 1976 be approved, copies having bean
sent to each Councilman.
2. a. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamation honoring the
HONORING THE STATE OF State of Georgia. People in the audience from the
GEORGIA State were asked to stand and introduce themselves.
b. PRESENTATION BY COMPREHENSIVE Mr. Wes Frysztacki, a staff member of the Com-
PLANNING ORGANIZATION REGARD- prehensive Planning Organization, made a brief
ING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION presentation to the Council on the 1976 Regional
PLAN Transportation Plan Update, with emphasis on short
range improvements from 1976 to 1981 including
transit, highways, and non-motorized transit, and
long range improvements from 1975 to 1995 covering
transit, highways, aviation, air quality, maritime,
interregional travel, energy and goods movement.
Citizens were invited to attend the public hearing
being held at the Royal Inn on February 25, 1976
to give public input or comments which will be
presented to the CPO Board of Directors prior to
the adoption of the updated Plan on March 15, 1976.
c. PRESENTATION BY PORT Mr. Campbell made a brief report on the Bayfront.
COMMISSIONER, C.R. His comments included the following: The dredging
CAMPBELL experiment to start this week to construct the
island for the wild life reserve, the second en-
trance with $25,000 being appropriated by Congress
for a continued study, the channel dredging, and
a grain storage area.
Mr. Campbell concluded by presenting a written
statement received from the Department of Fish
and Game outlining their concerns regarding the
wild life reserve. Mr. Campbell asksd that copies
be made for each Councilman.
Mr. Campbell to rscaive Councilman Hyde suggested that Mr. Campbell, as
copies of Redevelopment the City's rspresentative and as a member of the
Agency agenda and minutes Port Commissioners, might like to receive copies
of the agenda and minutes for the Redevelopment
Agency msetings. Mr. Campbell agreed and also
asked that copies be sent to the Port Director.
City Council Meeting -2- February 24, 1976
ORAL COMMIrNICATIONS
L. S. Hickox Mr. Hickox requested specifically that the tree over
152 Mankato Street his sewer line be removed and that the remaining
eight trees on Mankato Street should also be re-
moved for continuity of the landscaping in the
Circle.
Mayor Hamilton noted that several persons in the
audience have requested to speak concerning the
trees in the Whitney-Mankato Circle and suggested
that Public Works be directed to respond to the
requests to remove trees. Based on the decision
made by the Council and at the request of the property
owners, Public Works should re-evaluate the trees
and determine what should be done.
Motion to remove trees It was moved by Councilman Hyde that removal of
those remaining trees be authorized, even though
they are healthy, at the request of the property
owner if they so desire. Mayor Hamilton seconded
the motion.
Councilman Egdahl asked that this information be
forwarded to the residents of the Circle.
Irma Morrison Mrs. Morrison presented two letters from her
183 Mankato Street neighbors requesting removal of trees.
Mayor Hamilton explained that if the motion passed,
everyone who had trees remaining and wished to have
them removed, could contact the City staff and
they would be removed.
Substitute motion Councilman Egdahl moved that the motion be amended
to simply remove all the trees on the Whitney-
Mankato Circle. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Hbbet and failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel
NOES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hyde
Absent: Councilman Scott
Main motion carried The main motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton
Moos: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
Property owners to be notified Councilman Hyde requested that Public Works be
directed to contact those property owners who do
have trees to inform them of the change in policy.
James L. Matherly Mr. Matherly read a portion of a letter received
402 Oaklawn fmom Assemblyman Deddeh dated February 17, 1976,
Chula Vista concerning the national finances and stating that
the final 1975 figures show the Federal debt as
5 4 4 billion dollars which is estimated to rise to
7 20 billion dollars by 1977. Mr. Matherly asked
if the City Council would try to cut back on some
of the federal programs and not use them just because
they are available.
3. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Petorson submitted a written
APPEAL BY ROYAL INVESTMENT report concerning the request of the applicant for
PROPERTIES, LTD. OF PLANNING variance to construct twenty units on three fourths
COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE of an acre site at 511 Park Way, reducing the lot
APPLICATION PCV-76-1 FOR REDUCTION area per unit requirement from 1350 square feet to
OF LOT AREA/UNIT FOR 48 APARTMENTS 790 square feet.
IN R-3 ZONE - 511 PARKWAY
City Council Meeting -3- February 24, 1976
In his report, Mr~ Peterson explained that ap-
parently due to the location of a major drainage
channel, the original owners chose to compress
the development into the westerly two and one half
acres, avoiding improving the drainage channel and
leaving the easterly three fourths of an acre
adjacent to Fifth Avenue vacant.
The Planning Gommission, at a meeting on January
26, 1976~ was unable to make the necessary findings
of fact and voted 7-0 to deny the variance.
Councilman Hyde noted that since this is an appeal
of a decision of the Planning Cormmission, it would
require four fifths vote to override the Commission
and he suggested that the applicant be asked
whether he would like to postpone the hearing.
Mayor Hamilton offered the option to the applicant
to postpone the hearing for one week for a full
Council. Mr. Gary McCabe, representing the applicant
Mr. Greg Moore, stated they would proceed at this
meeting.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor
Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Gary McCabe Mr. McCabe presented additional background on
2160 Fletcher Parkway the ownership of the property since 1961 when the
E1 CaJon first units were constructed. He outlined the
building plan of the present owner in constructing
twenty units on the vacant area, calling attention
to the fact that this construction would eliminate
an unsightly area, and if the variance is not
granted, th~ overdevelopment of the remaining
portion of the property will be unchanged and will
still be non-conforming.
Mr. McCabe further stated that the proposed units
meet the criteria of the R-3 zone, and concluded
by saying he felt a decision should be made as to
whether the slight increase in violation of con-
formamce of th~ General Plan by the construction
of the 20 units is really detrimental when the
benefits are considered. He requested approval of
the variance.
Roy Johnson Mr. Johnson stated he was the architect for the
8348 Cen~er Drive owner of the property and spoke in favor of granting
La Mesa the variance. He commented that there was 455 square
feet of open space per unit where only 400 is
required and one additional parking space is pro-
vided above the minimum required.
John Whittingham Mr. Whittingham stated he owns property to the
338 Fifth Avenue north of the area under discussion. He spoke
Chula Vista against granting the variance and suggested the
vacant land be used for parking.
Public Hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Egdahl, that the appeal be denied, the
findings to be based upon the findings indicated
on pages 9 and 10 of the agenda items of the
Planning Commission meeting of January 26, 1976.
City Council Meeting -4- February 24, 1976
Councilman Egdahl stated that material presented
indicated the property is an eyesore and he felt
it was also a fire hazard and under the ordinances
of the city~ it should be taken care of. He also
felt the vacant portion of the land could be
used for open space purposes for the total parcel.
Director of Planning Peterson said the property
could accommodate four more units under the present
zoning ordinance.
The motion to the variance carried by the
Appeal
denie~
deny
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
Recess A recess was called at 8:25 p.m. and the meeting
re~nvened at 8:4~ p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those
preBent that the Consent Calendar Se approved and
adopted.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 8061 - In a written report, Acting Director of Personnel
APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT Asmus explained that the amendment to the CETA
TO THE AGI~EEMENT BETWEEN THE Agreement authorizes the County of San Diego to
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE deallocate funds from the City's CETA Title VI
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR COMPRE- Program since the City has projected a surplus in
HENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING these funds. The County has indicated that the
ACT (CETA) TITLE VI FUNDS AND funds will be reallocated to South County agencies
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO who have reported deficits. These will include
EXECUTE S~ID AMeNDMeNT TO the Chula Vista City Schools, Sweetwater Community
THE AGREEMENT College~District~ Sw~etwater Union High School
and National School Districts. The reallocation
to these agencies will help prevent terminations
prior to June 30, 1976.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 8062 - The City Council at the meeting of February 17,
APPROVING AN INCREASE IN RATES 1976 conducted a public hearing to determine a
FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE mew rate schedule for Bay Cities Ambulance Service.
The proposed schedule was approved by the Council
and has been incorporated into the appropriate
resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8063 - Trial Traffic Regulations have been providing good
ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD STOP(S) traffic control for the past eight months at the
AND/OR THROUGH STREET,S) IN THE intersections of North Glover and Trousdale with
CITY OF CHULA VISTA traffic stopped on North Glover, and at East Orange
and Larkhaven with traffic stopped on Larkhaven.
On January 29, 1976 the Safety Commission concurred
with staff's recommendation that the trial traffic
regulations be made permanent.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8064- Good traffic control has been provided for the
ESTABLISHING YIELD RIGHT past eight months with a Trial Traffic Regulation
OF WAY ON BRANDYWINE AVENUE at the intersection of Brandywine and Sequoia
AND SEQUOIA STREET IN THE CITY Street with traffic yielding on Sequoia Street.
OF CHULA VISTA
On January 29, 1976 the Safety Commission concurred
with staff's recommendation that the trial traffic
regulation be made permanent.
City Council Meeting -5- February 24, 1976
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8065 - At the February 4, 1976 conference, the Council
SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES OF discussed the work currently being dome by the
THE LOCAL AGENCY TECHNICAL Local Agency Technical Task Force (LATTF) f6~ Tran-
TASK FORCE FOR TRANSIT PLAN RE- sit Plan Refinement. The Council was of the
FINEMENT FUNCTIONING UNDER opinion that it was appropriate for the individual
CPO IN CODRDINATION WITH THE cities through their professional staffs to be
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOP- involved in the refinement of the regional transit
MENT BOARD plan, and adopted a motion directing preparation
of a resolution in support of the LATTF.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8066 - On February 12, 1976 the Board of Equalization in
WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL Sacramento acknowledged receipt of the processing
PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIG- fee for the East "H" Street/I-805 Annexation. Part
NATED AS THE EAST "H" of this fee was for the withdrawal of the annexation
STREET/I-805 ANNEXATION from the San Diego Flood Control Area #III. The
FROM THE SAN DIEGO FLOOD Board stated they needed a separate resolution for
CONTROL AREA #III the withdrawal.
(End of Consent Calendar)
10. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8067 - The City approved a tentative map of the subdivision
DETERMINING AND DECLARING known as Hilltop Vista. An essential condition
THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF of the tentative map was the acquisition of an
THE~ ACQUISITION OF DRAIN- offsite drainage easement. Since the developer
AGE EASEMENT AT TELEGRAPH has been unable to negotiate the purchase of the
CANYON ROAD, EAST OF HILLTOP property from the Owne~ it is necessary for the
DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING THE City to exercise its power of eminent domain to
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION acquire the drainage easement.
PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID
EASEMENT
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent of those
present, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
Negotiation efforts may City Attorney Lindberg commented that in adopting
be continued the resolution concerning the condemnation pro-
ceedings, it doss not preclude continued efforts
to resolving the matter by negotiation and that
staff will not proceed subject to the resolution
until those efforts have been exhausted.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 8068 - The Agreement requires the developer, Dale Building
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Company, to bear the full costs of condemnation
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND proceedings in connection with acquisition of
DALE BUILDING COMPANY, RELATIVE a drainage easement at Telegraph Canyon Road, east
TO THE ACQUISITION OF A DRAIN- of Hilltop Drive.
AGE EASEMENT UPON, OVER, UNDER
AND ACROSS PROPERTY NEAR TELE'
GRAPH CANYON ROAD, EAST OF
HILLTOP DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent of those
present, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
City Council Meeting -6- February 24, 1976
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8069 - On February 11, 1976 the Board of Appeals and
MODIFYING THE PRIVISIONS OF Advisors approved a waiver on a portion of the
SECTION 15.48.060 OF THE CHULA fencing requirements for swimming pool enclosures
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH based on the following facts: (1) The lot at
RESPECT TO THE FENCING RE- 279 Coralwood Court has an elevation of eight feet
QUIREMENTS FOR A SWIMMING POOL above the adjacent property to the east; (2) There
LOCATED AT 279 CORALWOOD COURT is an existing four foot high wood fence on the
IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA east property line; and (3) Immediately adjacent
to the wood fence is a fourteen foot hedge of
Italian Cypress trees.
Resolution offered Offered Councilman the of the
by
Egdahl,
reading
text was waived by unanimous consent of those
present, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
12. RESOLUTION NO. 8070 - The City Council, following their decision to
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF realign Edgemere Avenue between "C" Street and
CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY TEX A. 1-54, directed staff to proceed with the necessary
AND MONIQUE P. RICHIE FOR acquisition of right-of-way for this .purpose.
PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES
City Attorney Lindberg in a written report stated
a complaint has been filed in condemnation against
Tex A. and Monique P. Richie to acquire the
necessary parcel of land. In lieu of a trial, the
City Council authorized an offer of $11,000 for
the property, plus that amount required to pay
the taxes owed on that portion of the land which
the City is taking. The offer has been accepted
and the Resolution authorizes the Director of
Finance to prepare a warrant, payable to Tex
A. and Moni~ue P. Richie in the amount of $11,033.36.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the
text was waived by unanious consent of those present,
passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8071 - At the February 10, 1976 meeting, Council in-
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS structed staff to prepare a resolution for funding
FOR THE DESIGN, EXECUTION AND in the amount of $20,000 for the design, execution
INSTALLATION OF A SCULPTURE/ and installation of a sculpture/water feature on
WATER FEATURE FOR THE LIBRARY the north part of the library grounds.
GROUNDS
Director of Public Works Robens reported in a
written statement that the $20,000 required is
available in two separate appropriated accounts
and recommended that the Council authorize the
transfer of $2,500 from Account No. 01-1130-5451
(Community Promotion) and $17,500 from Account
NoJ 61-7001-RS-1-74 (Library Facility) to Account
No. 63-7003-5568 (Library Capital Construction
Fund).
Resolution offerad Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent of those
present, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
City Council Meeting -7- February 24, 1976
14. RESOLUTION NO. 8072 - The library landscape plans have been developed
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING in three stages. Stage one has been completed.
CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING THE On February 4, 1976 at 11:00 a.m., Director of
CHULA VISTA LIBRARY SITE Public Works Robens received the following bids
for landscaping the southern part of the library
site and the irrigation, sodding and landscaping
of the northern part of the plot, stages two and
three:
Fritz A. Nachant, Inc. $ 86,092.21
Valley Crest Landscape 93,496.00
Mission Valley Landscape 98,297.75
T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc. 99,370.50
Rancho Landscape 99,883.00
Woodstone Landscape 111,878.63
C.A. Redden 116,827.00
The bids did not include the cost of trees for the
library site as the trees are being purchased
separately by City forces.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl with the understanding
that the landscape plans show an adjustment to
reflect the changed site for the sculpture/water
feature into the area on the north side of the
library, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent of those present, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
15. RESOLUTION NO. 8073 - In a written report, Director of Public Works
APPROVING AND GRANTING TEMPORARY Robens stated that Pacific Telephone and Tele-
EASEMENT TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE graph Company is advertising for bids to construct
AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY WITHIN underground duct lines along a portion of Oleander
FUTURE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OLEANDER Avenue which has not been constructed. Pacific
AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR Telephone and Telegraph Company has requested
TO EXECUTE SAID ~RANT OF EASE- that the City grant them a temporary easement
MENT for their facilities within the future right-of-
way of Oleander Avenue until such time as that
Avenue is constructed, named and dedicated by
the City Council.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent of those
present, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
16. ORDINANCE NO. 1669 - In accordance with Council direction on February
AMENDING SUBSECTION "C" OF 17, 1976 the garage conversion Ordinance has been
SECTION 19.62.190 OF CHAPTER amended to specify architectural controls.
19.62 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUN-
ICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO
REQUIREMENTS FOR GARAGE CON-
VERSIONS AND PARKING IN RESI-
DENTIAL ZONES - FIRST READING
Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this
ordinance be placed on first reading and that
the reading of the text be waived by unanimous
consent of those present.
City Council Meeting -8- February 24, 1976
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
17. ORDINANCE NO. 1670 - Director of Building and Housing Grady in a
ADDING SECTIONS 15.52.010, written statement noted that the present Building
15.52.020, 15.52.030, and Code requirements being used for structural design
15.52.040 TO CHAPTER 15.52 of signs create an overdesign. He further stated
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE that since the Zoning Ordinance regulates the
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGULATING size, type and aesthetics of signs, only the
THE CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION structural design regulations have been taken
OF SIGNS AND PRESCRIBING THEREFOR - out of the Uniform Sign Code, 1973 Edition, plus
FIRST READING the clearance to high voltage lines, fire escapes,
exits and fire fighting standpipes.
After a public hearing held on February 9, 1976,
the Board of Appeals and Advisors recommended
adding the structural portion of the Uniform Sign
Code, 1973 Edition, to the Municipal Code.
Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this
ordinance be placed on first reading and that
the reading of the text be waived by unanimous
consent of those present.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
18. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1667 - Under this amendment to the Municipal Code,
AMENDING SECTION 3.32.040 residential construction taxes will be increased
SUBSECTION A, OF THE CHULA by twenty five percent, which will counteract
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING the inflationary impact. This Ordinance was
TO RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION placed on first reading at the meeting of February
TAX - FIRST READING AS AMENDED 17, 1976.
Cormnents by City Manager on City Manager Cole explained that the ordinance
a change proposed to the had been amended to include a subparagraph "B"
amended ordinance after the Council voted to place the ordinance
on first reading.
This new section provides that the City Council
may, upon the recommendation of the Redevelopment
Agency, waive all or a portion of the residential
construction tax as an incentive to builders in
the redevelopment areas.
In answer to a question from Councilman Hyde as
to legality, City Attorney Lindberg stated that in
this instance, the City has the anthority to levy
the tax and has exclusive control of the tax.
He noted that this is probably the only area in
which the City can legally make adjustment in
taxation to promote development.
Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the ordinance
reading as amended be placed on first reading, as amended, and that
the reading of the text be waived by unanimous
consent Of those present.
City Council Meeting -9- February 24, 1976
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl
Noes: Councilman Hyde
Absent: Councilman Scott
b. ORDINANCE NO. 1668 - The Ordinance requires subdividers to dedicate
AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE and improve park lands in accordance with the
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE Code, or at the option of the City, pay the fair
RELATING TO PARK LAND market value of said lands and the value of the
DEDICATION AND IN LIEU FEE required improvements. The standard in lieu fee
REQUIREMBNTS FOR THE schedule would be deleted in favor of an amount
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT based upon the actual value of the land which
OF PARK LANDS AND OPEN SPACE would otherwise be dedicated, plus the cost of
AND THE DEDICATION OF SCHOOL those park improvements required to be installed.
SITES - SECOND READING AND This Ordinance was placed on first reading at the
ADOPTION meeting of February 17, 1976.
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this
reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and
adopted and that reading of the text be waived
by unamimous consent of those present:
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scott
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER City Manager Cole reported that the County Board
of Supervisors on the morning of February 24
did withdraw the property at Hilltop and "H" Street
from sale and will discuss annexation proceedings
with the City.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
19. REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL In a written report Director of Planning Peterson
NEIGHBORHOODS-IN-TRANSITION stated that certain single family residential
enclaves within the Central Chula Vista community
clam~ified "R-3" have experienced piecemeal
apartment house development resulting in an in-
crease in residential density and an erosive
effect upon the residential enjoyment of the single
family residents. At the request of the Council,
the staff has made a study and evaluated the
problem with the following suggested solutions:
(1) Older stable single family residential areas
on the fringe of the urban core should not be
prematurely replanned and rezoned for high density
residential development; (2) It is recommended
that the matter be referred to the Planning Com-
mission for consideration of rezoning the following
enclaves from R-3 to R-l, R-2, or some other zonal
district: Chula Vista Manor Area, Maxwell Manor
Area, Fifth Avenue/Flower Street Area, Roberta
Park Area, Glenhurst Area, "F" Street/Fifth Avenue
Area, Park Way Area, and Sea Vale Street Area;
and (3) that the Council might consider the selec-
t i v e use of the R-3-M zone in the transitional
areas.
City Council Meeting -10- February 24, 1976
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by
those present that the staff report be accepted
with the request that the Council receive a
report back, either a status report or otherwise,
within six months.
20. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION On February 17, 1976 Council asked that a date
ON DATE FOR COUNCIL CON- be established for a Council Conference to bring
FERENCE TO DISCUSS THE EL them up to date on the status of development in
RANCHO DEL REY P-C ZONE the Rancho del Rey area. Staff recommended the
AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT date of Wednesday, March 10, at 4:00 p.m.
PLAN
Council Conference set It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that a Council Conference be set for
Wednesday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss this
matter with the request that no other item be
placed on that agenda.
21. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING At its meeting held January 29, 1976 the Safety
"SITE PLAN CRITERIA POLICY" Commission voted to recommend that the Council
direct the concerned City departments to refer to
the Commission "all precise plans and site plans
for the construction of facilities adjacent to
major streets or having access to major streets"
for evaluation and review by the Safety Commission.
In this connection the Commission recommended
that the Council approve an amendment to Resolution
Number 6772, paragraph 1.
Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that this item be referred to staff for
report on potential impact upon pro3ect processing
times, internal coordination and citizen satis-
faction.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Driveways for Kaiser and Bonita Mayor Hamilton said he and Councilman Hobel had
Racquet Ball Club facilities been talking with the Bonita Businessmen's Asso-
ciation and were under the impression that the
matter of the driveways for Kaiser and Bonita
Racquet facilities was to come back before the
Council. He asked the City Manager to read the
motion passed by the Council following the Public
Hearing held on December 9, 1975.
Motion of December 9, 1975 City Manager Cole read the following motion:
read "It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded
by Councilman Scott that the staff be directed
to work with the two applicants for the individual
driveway systems, the distance to be defined in
working with them (separated driveways)." The
motion carried with Mayor Hamilton voting "no."
Safety element Ceuncilman Hobel stated he thought he had included
something in the motion concerning the safety
element and asked if the staff felt the present
proposal covered the safety element.
Mr. Cole responded that Director of Public Works
Robens assured the island would be shortened and
two-way left turn lanes will provide an exit and
entrance into each driveway, and the driveways
would be spaced some distance apart.
City Council Meeting -11- February 24, 1976
Motion to keep Bonita Chamber It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
of Commerce informad of drive- Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by
way plans those present that the staff present the plan
for the driveways to the Bonita division of the
Chamber of Commerce and keep them aware of it.
Motion for executive session It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Conncilman Hobel and unanimously carried by
those present that an executive session be
held at the end of the meeting for possible
litigation purposes.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding - Councilman Hobel stated that the Memorandums of
CPO-MTDB Understanding of both Comprehensive Planning
Organization and Metropolitan Transit Development
Board are out. He asked that the Council take
(See minutes o£ some action before March 22 so he would have a
3/2/?6 for position at the next CPO Board meeting. Councilman
correction under Hobel futher commented that since the passage
APPROVAL OF of SB325, there are no funds available from the
minutes) City of San Diego.
Mayor Hamilton said he had received some cor-
respondence from Mr. Camacho, the representative
to the Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and
he had asked City Attorney Lindberg to analyze it
as Mr. Camacho is asking for direction on how
to vote. He asked that this be completed by the
next Council meeting so the Council can take a
position and convey it to Mr. Camacho as soon
as possible.
Completion of Oleander Avenue Councilman Hyde asked for comments from the City
through Greg Rogers Park Manager on the completion of the city portion of
Oleander Avenue through Greg Rogers Park. Mr.
Cole explained that subdivision development in
this area has been delayed due to economic problems
and the Director of Public Works feels the cost
of developing Oleander Avenue at this time would
be excessive. It is reco~mmended that completion
of the street ba postponed until the property is
developed. A report will be made to the Council
on this matter during budget sessions.
Procedure for appointments to Councilman Hyde commented that the prssent pro-
Boards and Commissions cedure for appointments to Boards and Commissions
has resulted in considerable delay and he asked
that the Council consider other suitable, real-
istic means of appointing people to Boards and
Commissions that would enable the Council to act
more promptly.
Request for funds by National In answer to a comment by Councilman Egdahl re-
Association of Regional Councils garding correspondence received from Comprehensive
Planning Organization, Councilman Hobel explained
that the CPO took action not to provide any funds
to NARC (National AssOciation of Regional Councils)
in connection with a lawsuit concerning the Health
Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974.
Annual review of franchises Councilman Egdahl stated he would like to see that
the franchise for ambulance service comes up for
annual review, and that a specific date be set. He
also suggested that the ambulance company print
the adopted rate schedule on the bills sent to
individuals.
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City Manager Cole stated he has a reminder in
his file for January of each year.
Motion for date It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, and seconded
by Councilman Hyde that the review be set for a
month from now.
Councilman Hobel asked if there is a list when
other franchises are due for review such as
Chula Vista Sanitary, Mission Cable TV, etc.
Mr. Cole explained that due to the budget sessions
and workload until after the end of the fiscal year,
it would be better to postpone the review until
sometime in the fall when more time can be devoted
to it.
Motion restated It was moved by Councilman Egdahl,secondad by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that the review be set for the fourth
Tuesday evening in August.
Energy saving approaches for new Councilman Egdahl commented on the matter of
buildings and apartments saving energy and asked if constraints could be
built into the building codes so that when new
houses or apartments are built that they be
required to include energy saving devices for
hot water and the level of insulation, or other
similar kinds of energy saving approaches.
It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilmmn Hyde and unanimously carried by those
present that this be referred to the Board of
Appeals.
Mayor Hamilton suggested that in this regard that
any other conversions or new developments by
the City that application should be made to the
grant that is being made available for solar
heating and cooling.
22. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Verified claim for damages - Ms. Ruiz filed a claim in an undetermined amount
Carmella Munoz Ruiz claiming that on or about August 8, 1975 at 11:00
1560 Coronado Avenue, Apt. 21 p.m. while proceeding to her mother's home located
San Diego at 496 Colorado Avenue, Chula Vista, she was
assaulted and battered by a police officer in the
400 Block of Woodlawn Avenue.
Claim rejected It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by
those present that the claim be rejected.
b. Request to present claim Mr. Pintado requested permission to file a claim
against the City - against the City pursuant to Section 911.4 of the
Raul Pintado California Government Code, claiming that he
462 Ana Linda Road slipped and fell on pine needles as ~he result
Chula Vista of tree trimming by City employees on or about
September 26, 1975 in the vicinity of 93 "K"
Street, Chula Vista. Mr. Pintado stated he
suffered a fractured right ankle as the result of
his fall, and claimed damages in an estimated
amount of $5,000.00.
Request rejected It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those
present that the request be rejected.
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c. Request from Bonita Business The Bonita Business and Professional Association
and Professional Association submitted a written petition to the Council asking
for Council to reconsider that the decision of December 9, 1975 approving
approval of driveways serving the driveways serving the properties of Kaiser
the properties of Kaiser and and Bonita Racquets be reconsidered and that
Bonita Racquets approval be given to a cul-de-sac jointly serving
both properties.
(The Council discussed the matter of the drive-
ways during the Mayor's Report and no further
action was taken at this time.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at
9:36 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting from the
Executive Session at 9:51 p.m. to the Council
Conference scheduled for Wednesday, February
25, 1976 at 4:00 p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, City Clerk
~ Deputy City Clerk
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