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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/12/17 !ii!JUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday December 17, 1975 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California with the following Councilmen ~resent: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City. Mana§er ^smus, Ci~v Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Director of Public Works Robens, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt The Mayor opened the meeting at 4:15 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 7979 - Director of Public Works Robens submitted the ACCEPTING REPORT AND recommended modifications to the 1975-76 Capital PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO Improvement Program dated December 4, 1975. He THE 1975-76 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT detailed those programs to be funded under General P~OGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE Funds and those under the Gas Tax Funds. SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN Mr. Robens remarked that one new pro~ect under THE REPORT the General Funds is the parking lot expansion and modifications to the Municipal Golf Course at a cost of $82,000. This amount was reduced from the Civic Center Development program so the proposed budget, under the General Fund, remains the same. Four projects are being dropped: (1) I-5/54 interchange connection to Tidelands Avenue con- struction; (2) First Avenue storm drain south of Sierra Way; (3)"H" Street, t-805 through Plaza del Rey; (4) Traffic signal, First Avenue and "F" Street. Claire Avenue and "H" The Council discussed their previous action con- Street improvements cerning this item (to bring this item back to the Council Conference to compare this with the other projects). Mr. Robens explained that the East "H" Street extension created a problem no one foresaw: students jumping the wall and crossing the street. If there were no wall and it was a full inter- section, it would meet all the requirements for a traffic signal which would have been installed in the construction phase. Melrose and Orange Mr. Robens stated that this intersection meets all the criteria for construction at this time. It is a high priority item. Telegraph Canyon Road, Referring to a map, Mr. Roberts explained the 1-805 to Otay Lakes Road proposed improvements along Telegraph Canyon Road. Mayor Hamilton questioned why the State did not put in signalization (same as Bonita Road) at this offramp on 1-805. Director Robens said he talked to the State about this and they have indicated they would be willing to construct a traffic signal somewhere in this City Council Meeting -2- December 17, 1975 area of Nalecrest Drive. They are also willing to revamp their offramp alignment so they can get better merging characteristics on Telegraph Canyon Road. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the improvements proposed for Telegraph Canyon Road; Orange Avenue landscaping; landscaping of median islands on major streets throughout the City; intersection at Brandywine Avenue; hospital traffic which Mr. Robens explained was 700 a day at the present time - when it gets to 1500 per day, the staff will con- sider signalization; and the intersection at Bonita Road and Allen School Road. Revenue Sharing Funds In answer to the Mayor's question, City Manager Cole commented that]Revenue Sharing funds could be used to construct "H" Street extension and then the amount would be paid back to the City as development occurs. Development east of 1-805 Councilman Scott discussed the construction in the Southwestern College Area and east noting that the ~raffic generated by these subdivisions can- not be handled adequately by the City's road system. He indicated that the "H" Street extension should be constructed to relieve this congestion and perhaps a solution to the problem would be to not allow further development to the east until "H" Street is extended. Councilman Scott added that he would support a moratorium based on inadequate capacity of the roads to handle the traffic - nothing to be built between Telegraph Canyon Road and Bonita Road until "H" Street is developed. Don Painter, President Mr. Painter stated that there are over 400 people Bonita Business and living in the apartments across from Bonita Professional Association Shopping Center -- these people have no way to cross the road. He noted the $82,000 budgeted for parking lot expansion at the Municipal Golf Course questioning where these cars are coming from if, as the staff pointed out, there is not that much percentage of increased traffic along Bonita Road. The Racquetball Club and Kaiser Clinic to be built on Bonita Road will project 6,000 cars a day. Mr. Painter stated that he went to the County and was told that there are 20,000 cars a day at Willow and Bonita. He questioned the staff's figures indicating the study was not done prop- erly and requested that the Council direct a more thorough check to be made. Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by with exception Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the report of the recommended modifications to the 1975-76 Capital Improvement Program (dated December 4, 1975) be approved with the exception of GT-47 - Claire Avenue and "H" Street improvements. This is to be saved for a later date. City Council Meeting -3- December 17, 1975 Motion for study of It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by moratorium Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the staff look at the possibility of the effects of a moratorium on that area east of 1-805 until "H" Street would be built because of the overloading on Telegraph Canyon and Bonita Road. Time element Councilman Egdahl asked the Attorney how long the moratorium can stay in effect. City Attorney Lindberg said that the Council would have to look at sequential developments -- what is a reasonable approach; whether the City should be involved in the development of necessary public facilities (ahead of developments); and other factors. Letter to be Councilman Scott suggested a letter be sent to sent to County the County telling them of this problem also, since there is extensive development taking place in the County areas out there. Context of study Councilman Scott asked the staff to bring back (within six weeks) answers to (1) Whether the County is willing to cooperate; (2) what would be a reasonable length of time for the moratorium; (3) implications on Public Works: (4) could the City use revenue sharing money; (5) should the City use revenue sharing money, etc. Bonita and Allen Mayor Hamilton asked the staff to look more School Road closely at the intersection of Allen School and Bonita Road for a traffic signal - even if it is just a demand for a pedestrian signal. Motion for letters to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Legislators Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary papers to contact Senator Mills and Representative Deddeh in trying to get an amendment to the Transit Bill so that the City of Chula Vista will have representation on this Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION At this time, the Council recessed to Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing candidates to the Youth Commission (5:20 p.m.). Appointments to It was moYed by Councilman Scott, seconded by Youth Commission Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the following appointments be made to the Youth Commission: Victoria Q. Corona Barbara Jill Gilmour Karen Elaine Maruyama Steven Brooke Drooh Maria A. Trejo Chris Maria Jamindang ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. : ~ --' CiCcy Clerk