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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/11/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. November 18, 1975 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, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Traffic Engineer Sawyerr, Community Development Director Desrochers~ Assistant to City Manager Wittenberg The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of November 4 and 5, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. QUARTERLY REPORT FROM The quarterly report was submitted to the "OUR HOUSE" Council which covered the first quarter of 1975-76, a description of the centerTs major programs, a financial statement by a CPA and a brochure describing related activities. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Nobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. (Councilman Egdahl arrived at this time - 7:08 p.m.) QUARTERLY REPORT FROM The Council received the financial statement VISITORS AND CONVENTION for the quarter ending September 30, 1975. BUREAU A total of $3,768.98 receipts were verified for this quarter. Report accepted and It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded payment authorized by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and the payment of $3,768.98 be approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Hugh Ferguson Mr. Ferguson stated that he is representing 728 Elm Street a group of people who are concerned "about Chula Vista the spread of First Baptist Church communal living in Chula Vista." Mr. Ferguson said that Reverend Pagard's church bulletin reported that 19 new people have moved into the communal households since last June. Mr. Ferguson requested that the City Council force the mandate for these communal households to vacate the R-1 zone by November 27, 1975. City Council Meeting 2 November 18, 1975 It was then noted by a show of hands that approximately 60 people in the audience endorsed Mr. Ferguson's statements. Susan Tillery Ms. Tillery referred to the recent action of 796 Lori Lane the City Council not to allow garages to be Chula Vista converted into extra rooms due, in part, to "neighborhood clutter." However, this is put aside for the communes who bring on more clutter. Ms. Tillery asked that the Council not forget the single-family unit for the sake of embracing a new life style. Charles Coon Mr. Coon presented a petition to the Council Acting Administrator containing 1~142 signatures r~que~ting a traffic Community Hospital control signal to be installed at the inter- section of Brandywine Street and Telegraph Canyon Road. (The Council noted that they would consider this request under item #17 of the agenda - "Report on traffic signal priority list - Director of Public Works.") Betty Campbell Mrs. Campbell quoted a passage from the Bible 737 Nacion relating to the authorities established by Chula Vista God. Mrs. Campbell suggested that members of Mr. Pagard's church (First Baptist) volunteer to take in one or two persons so that the community households could immediately obey the existing laws of Chula Vista. Item opened for City Attorney Lindberg asked that the Council discussion consider the item under "Written Communications" - request from Reverend Ken Pagard for an indefinite extension of the communal house- holds in the R-1 zone, inasmuch as the item is being discussed under "Oral Communications." Item moved up on agenda It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request for an extension of time by the First Baptist Church for the communal house- holds in the R-1 zones be considered at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for reasons of pending litigation at the close of "Oral Communications." Vivian Dennie Mrs. Dennie, President of the Advisory Committee Third Avenue News of the Downtown Improvement District, presented the Council with their budget for 1976. They requested that the budget remain the same as in 1975 assessing the merchants one times the license fee. This would give the District $6,000 for promotional purposes. To be scheduled for public It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded public hearing by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be scheduled for a public hearing. City Council Meeting 3 November 18, 1975 Sid Morris Mr. Morris asked that the Council enforce the 862 Cedar Avenue law equally to all the citizens, and that Chula Vista the communes not be granted any extension of time. Ellen Halleck Mrs. Halleck informed the Council that she 402 Westby Street lives near Mr. Pagard's community household Chula Vista and that the residents are not making any effort to keep things neat around the house. She added that there are six or more cars that park on the street here every night. Newton Chancy Mr. Chancy stated that he lives three houses 292 Seavale Street from a community household, He quoted Sec- Chula Vista tions 13.1502 and 13.1503 from the Zoning Ordinance - violations declared public nuisances and asked that the Council uphold these provisions making the communes vacate the R-1 zones. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. Ken Pagard Mr. Pagard said he had no further statements 424 Westby Street to maka and would answar any questions. Chula Vista Councilman Hyde asked Mr. Pagard if it was true that his church newsletter quoted him as s~ying that 19 new members came into the communal households since last June. Mr. Pagard answered that he didn't know how they count 19 new people as moving in. There are people visiting the households which these people (testimony of Hugh Ferguson) are assuming have moved in. There are also people moving out, and if the figures are checked, it would be smaller than that reported six months ago. Councilman Egdahl questioned Mr. Pagard as to the assets and personal belongings of a member of the household. Motion not to grant It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded extension by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request for an indefinite extension of time for the communal households in the R-1 zones not be granted. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded to declare communal by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried households a public for a resolution declaring the communal house- nuisance holds to be a public nuisance and that appro- priate abatement procedures be initiated immediately to enforce the remission of them. This resolution is to be brought back for appropriate action of the City Council if they (communal households) have not complied with the Council direction to terminate operations in the R-1 zones by November 27, 1975. REPORT ON TRAFFIC It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by SIGNAL PRIORITY LIST Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this report be considered at this time. City Council Meeting 4 November 18, 1975 Director of Public Works Robens presented the survey of unsignalized intersections made by the Traffic Enginmer. The traffic signal at First Avenue and "F" Street is budgeted for construction this fiscal year; however, due to the change in traffic flow, its ranking has slipped from second place to eighth this year, and the Traffic Engineer has been directed to discontinue work on this project. Mr. Robens explained the survey remarking that he will be presenting the Council with a revised Capital Improvement Program for this fiscal year which will include the highest ranking traffic signals for construction. In answer to the Council's questions, Traffic Engineer Sawyerr explained the traffic counts on Telegraph Canyon Road and Brandywine, the point system, warrant counts and the meaning of "coordinated movement warrants°" Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff recommendations be approved - to discontinue the priority for First Avenue and "F" Street and give first priority to Telegraph Canyon Road and Oleander Avenue; to withhold any particular action at this time for a period of three weeks at which time the Director of Public Works will bring back a revised Capital Improvement Program and expenditure Justification for these. In addition, at that time, the Council will, on the basis of that~ approve financing for those capital improvements and set specific signals that will be installed in this fiscal 1975-76 year. Don Painter Mr. Painter stated he is the President of 3995 Bonita Road the Bonita Business and Professional Association. Bonita He referred to the survey taken by the staff which left Bonita Road off altogether (signal- ized intersections between Willow Road and Otay Lakes Road). Mr. Painter referred to a Safety Commission recommendation made in September 1973 to conduct a study of having a traffic light at Bonita and Allen School Road. He asked that the City give Bonita some consideration to get some kind of traffic control at this intersection. Fran Marshall Mrs. Marshall said she was President of the 897 Cedar Avenue Auxiliary League of the Community Hospital. Chula Vista She cited the 55 m~le per hour speed limit on Telegraph Canyon Road which makes it difficult for the motorist to find a break in the traffic to get out of an intersection. Mrs. Marshall stated she waits from 15 to 20 minutes each evening to get out of Brandywine Avenue onto Telegraph Canyon Road because of the heavy traffic. City Council Meeting 5 November 18, 1975 Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by CouncilmanEgdahl that the staff bring back a report on the area -- as noted by Mr. Painter (Bonita Road and Allen School Road). Director of Public Works Robens declared that a study was made of this intersection. It scored 9 points and was 15th on the list. Second withdrawn Councilman Egdahl w~thdrew his second. Motion dies for The motion for the report died for lack of lack of second a second. REPORT ON CLAIRE AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded CROSSING AT EAST "H" STREET by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Claire Avenue crossing at "H" Street be considered at this time. Director of Public Works Robens reported that R. J. Massman, Director of Transportation for the County of San Diego, recommends that an opening for vehicles and pedestrians be constructed at Claire Avenue on the north side of East "H" Street and that an 8' wide raised median be constructed in East "H" Street to provide a pedestrian refuge and to prevent vehicles from making left turns into and out of Claire Avenue. This installation will cost $18,000. Mr. Massman will recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the County par- ticipate in this project (approximately 15% of the cost). The City's Traffic Engineer recommended that the walls on both sides of East "H" Street at Claire Avenue be opened for pedestrian traffic and a traffic signal at Claire be provided (cost - $18,000). Mr. Robens remarked that the residents in the area favor a pedestrian overpass at Claire on East "H" Street which would cost from $60,000 to $100,000. It was Mr. Robens' recommendation that the Council approve the construction of a traffic signal on East "H" Street at Claire Avenue. Frank Julien Mr. Julien explained the County's alternate Principal Civil Engineer solution which would cost slightly less than County Department of a traffic signal. He stated that either Transportation solution is acceptable and they will recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the County participate on the same basis as the pro- prietary share as the original project. Motion for approval of It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded staff recommendation by Councilman Hyde that the Council declares itself in favor of the staff recommendation: a signalized pedestrian crosswalk with 8' gaps in the wall on either side and no vehicle traffic, and that this come into consideration and compete with the other projects for signals for funds when that report comes back to the Council on December 9, 1975. City Council Meeting 6 November 18, 1975 Sue Johns Mrs. Johns stated that there are approximately E1 Rancho Vista Road 450 students cutting off an E1 Rancho Vista Bonita off of Hilltop to the schools. A great many of these students are going over the wall. Mrs. Johns commented that she told. her chil- dren not to go over the wall, but that they do. She asked that the speed limit be reduced until such time as the City decides what it is going to do. Dr. Aaron Mannis Dr. Mannis questioned why (1) when there is 446 Jacaranda a natural dip to the level of Claire Avenue, Chula Vista "H" Street was not made to go overhead and Claire existed underneath, and (2) a lot of this would have been alleviated if "J" Street offramp was constructed. John McCork 150 Via ~e Laurencio Mr. McCork said that the only students being affected by Claire Street being closed is the high school students who live north of East "H" Street. The children climbing over the wall are breaking the law. Mr. McCork recommended that a sidewalk be built on Hilltop north of East "H" Street to provide a safe walking area for the children. Mrs. Leinhard Mrs. Leinhard stated that a survey showed 169 Via de Laurencio 117 children who walked to school daily and crossed "H" Street daily. This can be doubled for the junior high school plus the times the students come back to the schools in the evening. This is~a school zone and the traffic should be slowed down. Dr. Wendell Leinhard Dr. Leinhard declared that at the meeting 169 Via de Laurencio held at the high school of the residents in the area, 41 of them favored an overpass. He referred to an item on the agenda for $21,000 to landscape East "H" Street com- menting that the safety of the children should come before landscaping. County benefits Mayor Hamilton noted that the County only pays for 15% of the project and it benefits 90% of the County area. Motion Carried The motion for approval of the staff recom- mendation (signalized pedestrian crosswalk) carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: None Recess A recess was called at 9:17 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson explained that CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE the next two items are related and the Council OF ZONE FROM R-3 TO R-3-H-P should take testimony on both at the same time. FOR 2o15+ ACRES LOCATED IN THE 300 ~LOCK, SOUTH SIDE OF CENTER STREET, PCZ-75-H City Council Meeting 7 November 18, 1975 Applicants Richard Zogob and C. P. Kiffe are proposing to construct a 3-story, 92-unit apartment building on 2.15 acres south of Center Street, north of Memorial Park. Director of Planning Peterson explained that the density requires a rezoning from R-3 (69 units) to R-3-H (117 possible units). The applicants are requesting the Precise Plan Modifying District in order to increase the percentage of compact parking spaces (from 10% to 17.7%) and to guarantee that only 92 units will be built. Mr. Peterson referred to his written report to the Council in which he analyzed the request and concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the use of the "R" zone for the purpose of increasing the density factor of an R-3 development. Mr. Peterson commented that the special treatment given here justifies some increase in density -- the project will have an architectural character which will be carried on on all four sides of the building. In answer to Councilman Scott's query~ Mr. Peterson stated that this is not the type of project intended in tha R-3-H regulations - the ordinance contemplated taller buildings. This development does, however, exceed the amount of open space which would be required for this many units in the R-3-H zone. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the hearing was declared opened. Mr. Dick Zogob Mr. Zogob, one of the co-owners of the project, 688 Garrett stated that it was in the best interest of the Chula Vista City and the developer to go to 92 units in- stead of 69. The subject of economics is the determining factor. Mr. Zogob detailed some of the proposals of the plan commenting that more stories were considered, but found to be infeasible. He indicated that the "H" zone was a misnomer -- that the developers are looking only toward complying with the Gruen & Gruen plan and the need for the Downtown Redevelopment District and that perhaps the "P" zone would be more appropriate. City Attorney's comments Mr. Lindberg commented that he discussed this issue with Mr. Zogob and the Planning staff. The staff felt the "H" zone was the appropriate way to achieve the density requested by Mr. Zogob. Patricia Keith Ms. Keith reported that the ECC wishes to Chairperson, ECC express its grave reservations about the re- 70 Sherwood Street zoning of this property. They feel it is not in the best interest of Chula Vista. With redevelopment going in, the property should not exclude professional offices, small businesses and parking perhaps on the first floor. City Council Meeting 8 November 18, 1975 Joseph Scannicchio Mr. Scannicchio spoke in favor of the President, Chula Vista proposed development stating the land has Chamber of Commerce been empty for the last 10 years and this development will rejuvenate the downtown area. Vivian Dennie Mrs. Dennie felt this development would be Third Avenue News an excellent start for the redevelopment Member, Third Avenue area. The area is deteriorating and unless Redevelopment Committee some private investment comes in, there will be no redevelopment. L. P. Kiffe Mr. Kiffe reiterated that economics was Contractor the reason for the request for the higher density. There will be no building in town to match the amenities and quality of this complex. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Discussion Discussion followed in which the staff answered questions pertaining to the requirements of the R-3 and R-3-H zones. Councilman Hyde questioned Mr. Paterson on the bonus factors in the PUD zone. Mr. Paterson referred to the PUD Policy adopted by the Council but did not have that Molicy with him. Recess A recess was called at 10:55 p.m. to give Mr. Paterson a chance to get this material. The meeting reconvened at 11:05 p.m. Explanation of Mr. Paterson explained that in the residential bonus factor zone, this project would qualify for a re- zoning to R-3-PUD. The density bonus factor is geared toward the single-family zones stopping at the R-l-5 zone. Councilman Hyde asked that the staff check whether the limitation in the bonus factor was 25% in the PUDs. ORDINANCE NO. 1654 It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this AMENDING ZONING MAPS Ordinance be placed on its first reading and ESTABLISHED BY SECTION that the reading of the text be waived by 19.18.010 OF THE CITY CODE, unanimous consent. The Con~cil.~eertifie~ REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY that ~Jha~'.%ev~a~d~EIR-~5-3 AND HAS con- LOCATED IN THE 300 BLOCK, sidered the information in the EIR and finds SOUTH SIDE OF CENTER STREET that~it has been prepared in accordance FROM R-3 to R-3-H-P - with CEQA and the Environmental Review Policy FIRST READING of the City of Chula Vista. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl, Scott Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None City Council Meeting 9 November 18, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Petersen submitted CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE a written report to the Council in which PLAN FOR PARK WEST APART- he detailed the proposed development of MENTS, SOUTH SIDE OF · the 92-unit apartment complex proposed for CENTER STREET IN R-3-H-P the 2.15 acre parcel. Mr. Peterson ex- ZONE plained the grading plan, the floor plans for the 3-story structure, landscaping and and architectural elevations. On October 8 and 27, 1975, the Planning Cor~nission recommended approval based on the findings and subject to the conditions set forth in its Resolution Nos. PCM-75-22 and PCM-75-16(A). Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. John Nash, In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Project Engineer Mr. Nash noted the Grading in the area and commented that the entire lot will be dropped 18" from the sidewalk. CHANGE OF VOTE ON Councilman Scott stated that he wished to LAST MOTION change his vote on Ordinance No.1654 to a Ordinance No. 1654, therefore, carried by a 3-2 vote. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7947 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of APPROVING PRECISE PLAN FOR the text was waived by unanimous consent~ PARK WEST APARTMENTS passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: LOCATED IN THE 300 BLOCK, SOUTH SIDE OF CENTER AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl STREET, IN THE R-3-H-P Scott ZONE Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None Change in vote Councilman Hyde stated he wished to change his vote to a "yes" vote. Resolution No. 7947 therefore carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - The public hearing involves vacating the VACATING PORTION OF northerly four feet of Telegraph Canyon TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Road adjacent to Lots 93 and 94 of Hilltop ADJACENT TO HILLTOP Vista Subdivision, as requested by the VISTA SUBDIVISION developer, Dale Building Company. Director of Public Works Robens reported that the existing right-of-way for Telegraph Canyon Road is 100 feet as dedicated to the County in August 1953. Chula Vista requires 96 feet of right-of-way for major streets. By previous action, the centerline was moved four feet to the south, leaving an excess of four feet of right-of-way to the north. The utility companies have no objection to the vacation. The Planning Commission recommended approval. 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 hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting 10 November 18, 1975 Approval of vacation It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back approving the proposed vacation of the northerly four feet of Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to Lots 93 and 94 of Hilltop Vista Subdivision. PUBLIC HEARING- In a written report to the Council, Community CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC Development Director Desrochers explained INPUT RELATIVE TO THE that the Block Grant funding for the next HOUSING AND COMMUNITY fiscal year must be prepared now for sub- DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 mission to HUD in January. This year the City may expect $627,000. The first public hearing has been scheduled for the purpose of eliciting responses from the community regarding current or potential programs. Mr. Desrochers emphasized that the Block Grant proceeds should be used principally to improve the physical environment. Request for postponement City Clerk Fulasz commented that she received a request from Mrs. Margaret Helton asking that this item be continued to the next meeting due to the fact that a number of people who were ~hterested in testifying have gone home because of the lateness of the hour. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Vivian Dennie Mrs. Dennie said she was speaking on behalf Third Avenue News of Mr. Tom Huntington, Chairman of the Project Committee for the Redevelopment of Third Avenue, requesting that consideration be given to funding a portion of this program in the amount of $200,000. The money would be used for improvements and acquisition of land for additional parking. Robert Torres Stanovik Mr. Stanovik asked that funds be used to President, Our House purchase the "Our House" building at 666 Board of Directors Third Avenue. It would be a valuable acquisition for the Chula Vista heritage and for supportive social services to its residents. Public hearing continued With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Hamilton continued the public hearing to December 9 and asked that the Clerk place this first on the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 7948 - By this Resolution, the City Council is COMMENDING THE CHULA VISTA expressing its appreciation on behalf of the CHAMBER OF COMmeRCE FOR citizens of this community to the Chamber THEIR OUTSTANDING CON- of Commerce for its preparation and dis- TRIBUTION TO THE INTERESTS tribution of the 7th Annual Civic Information OF THE CITIZENS OF THIS and Buyer's Guide for 1975-76. COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR 1975-76 CIVIC INFORMATION AND BUYER'S GUIDE City Council Meeting 11 November 18, 1975 Mayor Hamilton presented the Resolution to Mr. Joseph Scannicchio, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was read by the City Clerk, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7949 - The lease on the automobile expires on PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL December 6, 1975. Marck Motors, the Lessor, APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO will sell the vehicle to the City for $2,35~.00 PURCHASE THE CITY MANAGER'S plus $141.00 sales tax. It was requested that 1973 FORD SEDAN the sum of $2,491.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated reserves for this purchase. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde EgdAbl, Scott Noes: None Absent~ None RESOLUT%ON Nee 7950 - B.E. Wilson Contracting Corporation has ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS completed the improvement of North Glover ON NORTH GLOVER AVENUE - Avenue at "C" Street to the satisfaction PHASE I OF GAS TAX PROJECT of the Director of Public Works and in #32 accordance with the contract documents dated August 12, 1975. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7951 - Councilman Scott stated he would abstain on ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING this resolution due to a conflict of interest. CONTRACT FOR ROHR PARK GRADING AND PARKING LOT The following bids were received on November 6, 1975: W. H. Ledbet~er & Sen, San Diego $ 75,214.30 B. E. Wilson Contracting, Chula Vista $ 77,238.92 A.B.C. Construction Co., San Diego $ 77,758.08 Ripley Construction, San Diego $ 83,443.96 T.B. Penick & Sons, San Diego $ 84,638.50 Daley Corporation, San Diego $ 84,881.00 Sim J. Narris Co., San Diego $ 85,843.00 R. E. Hazard Construction, San Diego $ 89,994.50 Griffith Company, San Diego $ 91,937.54 Puliaro Contracting, E1 CaJon $100,815.05 City Council Meeting 12 November 18, 1975 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, W. H. Ledbetter & Son in the amount of $75,214.30 and authorization be granted for the expenditure of $81,234.30 (8~ contingency) from Account Number 65-7005-5563-37-0001-A & B (State Beach and Park Board Act Fund). 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, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Scott CONSIDERING REPORT ON Director of Public Works Robens reported FORMATION OF CHULA VISTA that a petition for the formation of an OPEN S~ACE DISTRICT #6 open space district has been received from Mr. C. Ao Pasquale, Vice President of Dale Building Company. A preliminary report was submitted by the Directors of Parks & Recreation and Public Works to the City Clerk on October 20, 1975. On November 10, 1975 the Planning Commission considered the establishment of Open Space District #6 in Hilltop Vista Subdivision and recommended approval. Report requested It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the ~taff bring back a =epo~t on the pos~ ~ibili~yof ~si~ CETA employees for a'main- tenance~ forc~ - e~ntracting w~th our own C~ty - amd getting th~ funds out of the Open Space District as revenues for the City. RESOLUTION NO. 7952 - The date for the public hearing to hear DECLARING THE INTENTION TO protests and objections for the formation of ESTABLISH CHULA VISTA OPEN Open Space District #6 is scheduled for SPACE DISTRICT NO. 6 AND Tuesday, December 16, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. SETTING THE TIM~ AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON 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 13 November 18, 1975 STATUS REPORT AND Director of Parks & Recreation Hall reported RESOLUTION NO. 7953 - that the light fixtures at the Chula Vista PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL High School tennis courts were lowered and APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS redirected as a test to determine whether FOR PURCHASE AND IN- or not this adjustment would remedy the STALLATION OF LIGHT objectionable glare. Mr. C. M. Cornell SHIELDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL of the firm of Electrical and Mechanical TENNIS FACILITIES UNDER Engineers~ stated that in order to control JOINT USE AGREEMENT this spillage effectively, it will be necessary to install hoods on all fixtures. Mr. Hall contacted the Chula Vista Electric Company and was quoted a price of $1,236 per site (courts at Hilltop, Castle Park and Chula Vista High Schools) using the new scissor lift on order by the City. It was requested that the sum of $3,708 be appropriated from the unappropriated General Fund surplus to cover the repair on the lights. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 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, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1653 - The ordinance deletes the provision which AMENDING SECTION 19.14.47OE gave discretionary power to the Planning AND REPEALING SECTION staff to reduce the size of a sign below 19.64.100 OF TITLE 19 OF THE the maximum allowed by ordinance. Also CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE included is the new amortization procedure RELATING TO SIGNS - SECOND and schedule. READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORTS 0~;THE C!~ ~¥~N~ AGER REPORT ON FIRE PROTECTION City Manager Cole reported that the staff SERVICES FOR CERTAIN has contacted 22 of the 28 property owners UNINCORPORATED AREAS who will be without fire service as of June 30, 1976 due to the County's cancellation of their City Council Meeting 14 November 18, 1975 fire protection contract with the California State Forestry Service. Five have requested annexation; four are interested but undecided; one requested a contract and twelve are not interested or have made arrangements with a fire district. Mr. Cole added that the property owners requesting annexation and those interested are located in the areas south of !tH" Street east of Hilltop Drive. Staff is working with these property owners to assemble an an- nexation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and u~nimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON CALIFORNIA PUBLIC City Manager Cole reported that the CPUC UTILITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC will be conducting a public hearing Jn San HEARING Diego on November 24 through November 26, 1975 to investigate the establishment of prior- ities among electrical customers in regard to the possibility of energy shortages resulting from short-term discontinuation of service. Mr. Cole stated that an energy loss would affect traffic safety, sewage control, police and fire emergency communications, and for these reasons, Chula Vista should be considered a m~jor priority user of electrical energy in times of insufficient generating capacity. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and these findings presented at the scheduled CPUC public hearing. HUMAN CARE SERVICES City Manager Cole referred to his memo sent FEASIBILITY STUDY the Council on November 11, 1975 in which he stated that his staff will study and analyze the "state of the art" in Human Care Services and report to the Council. Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried for approval and acceptance of the points made by the City Manager in his report. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS STATUS REPORT ON LANDSCAPING Director of Public Works Robens reported that EAST ORANGE AND EAST "H" $49,000 has been appropriated in the 1975-76 STREET MEDIANS Capital Improvement Program for the landscaping of East Orange Avenue and $21,000 for the landscaping of East "H" Street. City Council Meeting 15 November 18, 1975 Mr. Robens referred to his written report in which he submitted three alternative schemes as developed by the City's Landscape Architect along with the costs involved. Since the cost is far greater than that budgeted, Mr. Robens informed the Council that he'will present a revised C.I.P. in the near future. The report will include his re- cormnendation for the installation of land- scaping on East Orange Avenue and East "H" Street and will display the impacts of the increased cost on the entire program. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted accepting alternate #1 (cost of $128,000). REPORT ON STATUS OF COUNTY Director of Public Works Robens submitted a THOROUGHFARE PROGRAM written report to the Council explaining that on September 30, 1975, the Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation to place a moratorium on future Thoroughfare Program Funding. The only projact the City has under this funding is the extension of "H" Street through the Rancho del Rey development. No such construction is now contemplated. Mr. Robens added that the moratorium has no direct impact upon the City's long-range street improvement program because that program is not based upon the Thoroughfare Fund as a source of revenue. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. CLOSING OF WHITNEY STREET The contractor has 90 days to complete the in- TO THROUGH TRAFFIC DURING stallation of the Whitney Street storm drain and CONSTRUCTION OF STORM is scheduled to begin work on November 17, 1975. DRAIN He has requested that the street be closed to through traffic during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One travel lane will be provided for the residents. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON CHIP (COMMUNITY Community Development Director Desrochers re- HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) ported that as part of the City's Block Grant PROGRAM UNDER HOUSING AND effort, authorization was given to establish a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT loan rehabilitation program. A draft manual was OF 1974 submitted to the Council for consideration. Ail of the financial institutions in the City were invited to review the manual and Balboa Bank has tentatively agreed to participate. The recently Council-inaugurated Housing Committee will serve as a loan screening committee. Motion to negotiate It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by agreement Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Council Meeting 16 November 18, 1975 s~aff be~directed to negotiate an agreement with Balboa Bank for presentation at a future Council meeting. In answer to Councilman Egdahls query, Community Development Director Desrochers explained that they would not consider any homes that were in- side th~ boundaries of the proposed redevelopment project. REPORT ON LANDSCAPING AND Director of Planning Peterson submitted a written FENCING OF THE PARKING report to the Council noting the background of AREA OF THE CHULA VISTA the request: a conditional use permit approved SERVICE CLUB AT FOURTH in March 1972 authorized parking in an R-3 zone AND MANKATO for the Service Club and since that time, the staff has been working with the Club to complete the installation of walls and landscaping in the parking lot in the raar of the building and fronting on a dedicated alley. Staff inspection of the site on November 5, 1975 revealed that~the walls are only partially completed and that no landscaping plan has been submitted as of this date and no planting has been started on the site. Mr. Peterson asked that the Council inform the Service Club that a final extension of time to fulfill the conditions of the Planning Commission will be granted to May 1, 1976 aftar which time, if such conditions are not fulfillad, the Council intends to declare the project a public nuisance and will cause the work to be done billing the Chula Vista Service Club accordingly. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Staff recommendation be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Possible annexation of Mayor Hamilton stated that he has been approached properties in Bonita by some people in Bonita who need Sewer service. They asked if Chula Vista would participate in paying for connection of their sewer (this is a City policy). These 25 properties behind the Bonita Store will annex to the City. Some of their septic tanks are still in good condition and it is anticipated that some of the property owners will not connect to the sewer for about two years. The cost of the lateral will be $36,000 with the City's share being $18,000. Motion for approval It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by of sewer connection Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that upon annexation to the City of Chula Vista of these properties, the City will participate in the sewer connection fee. As the people connect to the sewer, they will pay their fair share of the cost. City Council Meeting 17 November 18, 1975 EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called at the close of the meeting for possible litigation purposes. BUS ROUTE Mayor Hamilton referred to his memo to the Council dated November 12 in which he reported that San Diego Transit would be willing to start a bus route at Murray and Hilltop Drive at 5:47 a.m.; then, for the balance of the time until noon, the route would be as originally proposed. At 12:00 noon, the route will again proceed to Murray and Hilltop, proceed to make proposed stops in the County areas and returning at 6:00 p.m. Council discussion ensued as to the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by staff report Councilman Hyde that the staff be directed to look into the possibility of a flexible route to serve that area. Bonita Golf Mayor Hamilton referred to "apiece of lit- Course Issue erature" coming from National City indicating that Chula Vista was somewhat actively in- volved in seeing that their ordinance for a proposed shopping center on the Bonita Golf Course was defeated. The Council concurred that the statement was not true - that they are passive in this area and not "activists." Mayor Hamilton commented that the material has been turned over to the City Attorney. Request to miss the Councilman Scott and Mayor Hamilton requested next Council meeting permission to mlss the next Council meeting since they will both be out of town. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that permission be granted. SB101 funds Councilman Scott referred to a newspaper article which indicated Chula Vista might not be able to get funding under the new Transit Board (SB101). He asked that a report be given on this. Resurfacing "J" Street Councilman Hyde asked about the plans to resurface "J" Street between Broadway and Third Avenue. Director of Public Works Robens stated that the plans are about completed and it will be one or two months before going into con- struction. Motion for proposed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by amendment to zoning Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that ordinance the staff be directed to bring back an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would allow City Council ~eeting 18 November 18, 1975 for the PUD designation to be applied to the multiple family residential zones as well as the R-1. Motion for density It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by bonus percentage Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the reco=ds be researched to verify whether or not the Council ever limited the bonus factor to 25%, and if not, the staff is to go through the proper procedure to limit the density bonus in a PUD to 25%. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Ms. Brown filed a claim for damages in the Donna J. Brown amount of $54.77 stating that on October 30, 520 "E" Street 1975, a City stumper threw a rock and broke the Chula Vista back window of her automobile. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Verified claim for damages - B.E. Wilson Contracting Corporation filed a B. E. Wilson Contracting Corp. claim for damages in the amount of $1,235.39 2675 Faivre Street stating that this figurs is based on the ad- Chula Vista ditional work required of the company to com- plete the contract at North Glover at "C" Street because of a break resulting in repairs to an 8" water main. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Malott filed a claim for damages in the amount Forest G. Malott of $2,596.65 as a result of his automobile being 479 Shyland hit by a Fire Truck on June 4, 1975 at the corner Chula Vista of Fourth and "J" Street. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. Request of First Baptist Church (This item was considered earlier in the meeting.) for extension of time to vacate community households Press Releases - Councilman Hyde referred to the minutes of the Safety Commission Safety Commission of October 25 in which they voted to issue press releases on various traffic problems relating to traffic and pedestrian safety from priority lists as established by the Traffic Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Chairman of the Safety Commission be re- quested to forward these proposed press releases on safety matters to the City Council~for release. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed at 12:08 a.m. to the AGENCY MEETING Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The meeting re- convened at 12:10 a.m. City Council Meeting 19 November 18, 1975 Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session (for litigation purposes) at 12:10 a.m. and the meeting reconvened at 12:40 a.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:40 a.m. to the meeting scheduled for November 25, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. ~--" C~ity ClTe~k~ y