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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/10/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 21, 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, Assistant to the City Manager Wittenberg, Director of Public Works Roberts, Assistant Director of Planning Williams The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Scott followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meeting of October 14, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (Mayor Hamilton came in at this time}. PRESENTATION OF THE AD HOC TREE COMMITTEE Jerry Prior Mr. Prior gave a brief summary of the meetings 689 "H" Street that have been held by the Mayor's Ad Hoc Tree Chula Vista Committee. After much discussion the Committee concluded that the Mexican Fan Palm tree was not favored for landscaping on "E", "H" and "L" Streets and since no substitute tree was found, it was determined by the Committee that the City Council should be asked to participate in putting in landscaping on major entrances rather than "E", "H" and "L" Streets, also make every effort to landscape entrances to 1-805 and I-5, including the railroad right-of-ways. When this is completed, it would be much easier to implement the pro- gram on individual streets. The Committee felt also that some program should be developed to install some type of identification signs into the City. (Councilman Egdahl came in at this time). Mr. Prior said the ~mmittee also gave a recommendation to the City Council that they direct Staff to begin an overall review of the beautification policy and come up with a more definite program in both residential and commercial areas. Mr. Prior referred the Council to a plan which Mr. Ken Kolk has introduced for landscaping the freeways and suggested that Council give his plan considera- tion in seeing how it could mesh with a plan for the City. City Council Meeting 2 October 21, 1975 Mr. Prior commented that in trying to determine a favorable plan of landscaping the Committee ran into problems with easements, responsibil- ity of maintenance, etc. but the Committee did agree that some type of landscaping was favored without the trees. It was the opinion of Councilmen Scott and Hyde that possibly the Committee did not meet the charge which the Council gave them. Motion to refer to Staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the matter be referred to Staff, with the information that has been received from the Committee, and ask Staff to attempt to come up with some alter- native landscaping plans for "H" Street. Councilman Nobel seconded the moti~on for discussion and commented that he did not believe the charge given to the Committee was intended to encompass landscaping of the freeways -- this should be an entirely separate motion. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Scott Noes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Egdahl Absent: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore suggested that an Assessment District 1134 Tobias Drive be formed by the businessmen so that they could Chula Vista ma~ntainthe landscaping that is placed in front of their businesses. Mrs. Moore commented that it seemed logical to her if the homeowners could maintain their landscaping, why couldn't the businessmen maintain landscaping in con- junction with their businesses. Ken Kolk Mr. Kolk explained that he had attended several 4190 Bonita Road of the Committee meetings with Mr. Prior and he was very surprised at the Council's action as it appeared that the Council has told the Staff to go back and find out how to spend the allotted money on "E", "H" and "L" Streets while the Committee feels it is premature to do this. Councilman Scott asked that the Committee submit their reports to the Council in written form, noting their recommendations as items 1, 2, 3 and 4 so that it would be easier for the Council to study and come up with a conclu- sion. ~il~iam Blatchley Mr. Blatchley said he was appearing at the Attorney for Elks Lodge Council meeting for Item No. 9 on the Agenda No. 2011 but asked that the Council continue this item for one or two weeks due to the fact that Mr. Blatchley had laryngitis and could not speak. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Item No. 9 be carried over for two (2) weeks. City Council Meeting 3 October 21, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7927 - Allocation of $95,806 from that currently APPROPRIATING UNAPPRO- available in the City's unappropriated PRIATED GENERAL FUND reserves would be used to reimburse the RESERVES FOR MATERIALS City for administrative and training time AND SUPPLIES FOR CETA expended by regular ~mployees on the CETA WORK PROGRAM program. Councilman Hobel asked if the City would have other requests by the end of the fiscal year so that this amount might be on an accel- erating basis. City Manager Cole said the City would have the money by the end of the year -- it is paid by increments. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7928 - Previously critical equipment needs not o%her~ise APPROPRIATING REVENUE budgeted have been purchased from general SHARING FUNDS FOR THE revenue sharing monies, through authorization PURCHASE OF CAPITAL by the City Council. Consideration is requested OUTLAY EQUIPMENT for monies from revenue sharing for items that were either deleted from the 1975-76 budget or not requested due to budgetary constraints. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1652 - This Ordinance would amend the City Code so AMENDING SECTION that criter~la for membership in the Parking 2.40.010 OF THE CHULA Place Co~mmi]ssion would be either ~ownership VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE of.~rop~rty in the City or be an operator RELATING TO QUALIFICA- of the business l'ocated within the Parking TIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO District. THE PARKING PLACE COM- MISSION - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this first reading Ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting 4 October 21, 1975 CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION The City Manager would appear at a hearing of TO STATE SENATE COMMITTEE the State Transportation Committee on ON TRANSPORTATION RE: October 28, 1975 in San Diego for the purpose CALTP~qNS PROGRAMS of determining the effect of the reduction in CALTRANS programs on local transportation problems, specifically the completion of I-5 between "E" Street and Twenty-fourth Street; the completion of State 54 between I-5 and 1-805; the landscaping of I-5 and 1-805. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and that the City Manager be directed to appear before the State Senate Committee to present the City's case. Councilman Scott suggested also that the City Manager's presentation also include the City's support of Route 252 in the program. Councilman Hobel commented that possibly the City Manager could check with the City of National City to ascertain if their representative would be in attendance in support of Route 252 also. REPORT ON FLOOD CONTROL The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has made MEASURES IN TELEGRAPH a study of alternative means of flood CANYON CREEK - Director control in the Telegraph Canyon basin, aided of Public Works by a group of area citizens (Telegraph Canyon Creek Citizens Advisory Committee) who provided the local input. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the staff. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT This amendment would reduce the City's LTF TO AGREEMENT TO REDUCE CITY'S Claim as a result of credit for a pro rata LTF CLAIM AND MODIFY BUS share of UMTA funds received by San Diego ROUTE "L" - Director of Transit, as well as change Bus Route "L" Public Works to proceed down Third Avenue to Palm. Extension of "L" Considerable discussion ensued as to whether or not the extension of the "L" route as proposed by San Diego Transit would be a local type service as opposed to merely a more direct route for those in the southern area of Chula Vista and in the County to go on into San Diego. Mr. Claude Page of San Diego Transit noted that this extension would provide a local type service, with stops located on south of "K" Street, through the County and on into the San Diego area south of the River Channel, with approximately the same frequency as at present. The extension is expected to generate approximately 23 pas- sengers per day in the Castle Park area; however, it would mean abandoning five or six stops along "J" Street. Councilman Hobel explained to Mr. Page that approximately three years ago Mr. Prior of San Diego Transit has stated that there would be no further infringement upon City Council Meeting 5 October 21, 1975 San Diego Economy Lines by San Diego Transit and asked Mr. Page if he could speak to this. Mr. Page stated that officially he could not; he is not aware of the Corporate position but his personal belief is that San Diego Economy Lines would not be damaged by this extension since the extension does not reach to the Border. Fred Allen Mr. Allen explained the situation from his Owner, Economy Bus Lines point of view, stating that if the "L" route 10106 Del Rio Road extension is granted, it will put him out of Spring Valley business since the extension would actually operate over his route. In answer to Councilman's Hobel's question regarding timing on this matter, Director of Public Works Robens stated that January 25, 1976 is the date of implementation. Mr. Page explained that the County has approved this change and a resolution is needed from City Council no later than next week. A meeting will be held on November 5th to finalize all agreements with the various cities. Stand taken by Mayor Hamilton stated that he does not intend Mayor Hamilton to vote for anything San Diego Transit does until they resolve the problem with Mr. Al~en. Mayor Hamilton is of the opinion that after eight years of infringing on Mr. Allen's bus route, some kind of resolution could and should have taken place. Councilman Hobel explained that he shared Mayor Hamilton's concern; he believes the "L" route change is justified by staff But does feel that a slow infringement is taking place since it is directly over the routes of San Diego Economy Lines. It was suggested by Councilman Egdahl that the City request an official policy position from San Diego Transit. Mr. Page said he would pursue the matter and make every effort to get a letter to the Council. Councilman Egdahl suggested that the San Diego Transit also include in this letter the reason why there is no resolution with Mr. Allen if, indeed, none has taken place. Motion for new agreement It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel that staff be instructed to negotiate a new agreement with San Diego Transit, as suggested by staff, including the new information requested by Council from San Diego Transit, and return to City Council a resolution confirming this at next week's meeting. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None City Council Meeting 6 October 21, 1975 Councilman Hobel suggested that this letter should be in the hands of the Council by Friday of this week (October 24th) instead of at next week's Council meeting. Recess A recess was called at 8:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. REQUEST FROM ELKS LODGE (Continued to the meeting of November 4, 1975). FOR DEFERRAL AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS - Director of Public Works REPORT ON INTERSECTION OF At an earlier meeting the City Council asked ORANGE AVENUE AND MELROSE - for a report as to priority status of the Director of Public Works intersection of Orange Avenue and Melrose as well as money budgeted this year and next for traffic signal construction. Report to be brought back Director of Public Works Robens remarked that there has been an increase in cost for landscaping on East "H" Street and Orange Avenue and Staff intends to come to Council with a report at a later date at which time it will be necessary for the Council to give recommendations as to priorities. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scbtt and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING At the meeting of June 4, 1975 the City Council "SITE PLAN CRITERIA" directed that Resolution No. 6772 not be POLICY - Safety Commission amended in line with the request from the Safety Commission but that it "go for a 90-day period - to September 4, 1975 - to see if the resolution would work the way it was intended, with a report to come back from the Commission and the staff at that time." At the meeting of September 24, 1975 the Safety Commission asked for another 90-day trial period for the purpose of fuPther study. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Safety Commission be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council of the United Nations Day Program this Thursday, October 23rd, at 7:00 p.m., Hilltop Junior High School. COUNCIL COMMENTS "Chula Vista City Limits" Councilman Scott remarked that the City limit sign on 1-805 sign going south on 1-805 is located after "H" Street; consequently, anyone coming into the City has difficulty telling when they reach Chula Vista. Also, it is his opinion that a sign showing "Chula Vista - Next 5 exits" should be ptaced strategically on 1-805. Mr. Robens reported that CALTRANS City Council Meeting 7 October 21, 1975 had been contacted regarding this and they have agreed to erect the "Chula Vista - Next 5 Exits" sign; also they will be requested to move the Chula Vista City Limit sign. Motion for signs It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that CALTRANS be asked to erect a "Chula Vista - Next 5 Exits" sign on southbound 1-805 preceding "E" Street and Bonita Road a~d to relocate the "Chula Vista City Limits" sign to the other side of "E" Street. Ranch Mart Site for Councilman Scott stated that according to Court Facility the newspaper the County is considering other sites other than Ranch Mart for the Court facility. Mayor Hamilton said he really did not think ~h~:s possible since they have appropriated $124,000 for a study of that site. Meeting with Gruen It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded & Gruen in San Francisco by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Council attend a regular meet- ing of Gruen & Gruen as the Redevelopment Agency on November 6th. This was in response to a request by Gruen & Gruen in a meeting wh~chCouncilman Scott attended in San Francisco on October 20th. Animal Shelter Councilman Hyde explained that in response to a call from a resident, it was pointed out that there are no sides to the shelter and the animals.are very much exposed to the elements. It was moved by Cooncilman Hyde, seconded by Coun- 6ilman Scott and unanimously carried that staff be directed to look into the situation and determine whether or not adequate protec- tion is provided for the animals and if not, recommend a solution to the problem. Housing Element It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the Housing Element be placed on the agenda at the October 28, 1975 meeting so that the Council can take action on all or part of it. League of California Councilman Egdahl gave a brief summary of Cities Conference in highlights of the League Conference which he San Francisco - October 19-21 attended. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mr. Wilson is claiming general damages in the Paul Wilson, 545 Oxford Street, #7 amount of $25,000 for injuries sustained by Chula Vista him when he slipped and fell because of debris having been left in the street at the intersection of Broadway and "I" Streets by City construction and/or maintenance workers. City Council Meeting 8 October 21, 1975 Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to City's insumance carrier for disposition. Verified claim for damages - Farmers Insurance Group is claiming damage Farmers Insurance Group, in the amount of $363.09 for property damages 2800 North Farmers Drive, sustained by the claimant, Mr. Ralph Wingo, Santa Ana as a result of a malfunctioning traffic signal at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and "G" Street, Chula Vista. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, ~econded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to City's insurance carrier for disposition. Request from Long Canyon The Long Canyon Homeowners Association in Homeowners Association Bonita is requesting that the City of Chula for early flood control Vista and the County of San Diego jointly measures in Long Canyon endeavor to correct a hazardous flood condition which exists in Long Canyon Basin. Referred to Staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to Staff for recommenda- tion. Mr. Robens explained that this matter has been investigated. It is a blocked culvert on a Cal-Am easement and on property owned by Bonita Ridge Estates. It is within the City limits of Chula Vista. Staff will meet with Cal-Am and the owners of the property to work out a solution as soon as possible. Resignation from Human Mr. Jack H. Stro and Mrs. Mary Anne Stro Relations Conmlission - submitted their letter of resignation from Jack H. Stro and Mary the Human Relations Commission, stating that Anne Stro their participation in various professional organizations as well as other responsibilities prevent them from being the active members that the Commission needs. Resignations accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded with regret by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that these resignations be accepted with regret. RECESSED TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency AGENCY MEETING meeting at 9:05 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:07 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Recording Secretary