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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/09/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 16, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 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, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of Septem- ber 2 and August 27, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (Councilman Hobel abstained from voting as he was not present at the last meeting). INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Robert CO~4ISSIONER Hastings, Vice Chairman of the Environmental Control Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF Mayor Hamilton presented Certificates of CERTIFICATES TO GIRL Recognition to Alvin Sears, Mary Jo Rossi, AND BOY STATERS James DeBello, Jeffery Stewart, Jeannette Redding for being named Boy and Girl Staters of the Year. RESOLUTION NO. 7886 Offered by Councilman Hobel, thc Resolution COb~dENDING THE CHULA VISTA was passed and adopted by the following BOBBY SOX LEAGUE UPON THE vote, to-w~tc OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Hamilton presented the Resolution to Mr. Phil Schmidt and the Cbula Vista Bobby Sox League congratulating them on their victory. Mr. Schmidt presented the Council with a picture of the winning team. City Council Meeting 2 September 16, 1975 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Thomas E. Drake Mr. Drake spoke on behalf of the ACEC 28S1 Iris Avenue Counseling Center stating he was one of Chula Vista many who were helped by this service. The Center is to be closed down the end of this month due to lack of funding. Mr. Drake asked for Council's help in getting $11,000 to keep the Center going for another year. Joan Pageant Ms. Pageant explained that the office is Administrative Assistant financed through revenue sharing funds. ACEC The group appeared before the Board of 1016 South 32nd Street Supervisors; however, the decision has been San Diego made to close the Center down. Ms. Pageant asked for Council's help to get the money from revenue sharing funds to help this Center. In answer to Councilman Hobel's questions, Ms. Pageant indicated she could provide the financial data to the Council. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the staff contact staff meet with this group and provide information to the City Manager and get more detailed information to the Council. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton stated that he spoke to Sharon Reid, Assistant to Supervisor Jack Walsh and was told that this is a County program financed through revenue sharing funds. Because of the decreased funding this year, tho County is putting these programs on a priority basis and it pears that this is one of the programs which will not receive any funds this year. They are hoping to get some help from United Way. A1 Rodine Mr. Rodine remarked that they have one Senior Counseler CETA member who will be funded until ACEC - South Bay Office February. If they do not get refunded, their office in Chula Vista will be closed as of the 30th of this month and the people who need this help will have to go to San Diego. City Council Meeting 3 September 16, 1975 Fred C. Curtis Mr. Curtis said he was a member of the 5854 Central Avenue Advisory Board for this Center and admitted Bonita that he did not know what has been going on. The Board has not been informed on the plans for closing the Center. Council Comments Councilman Hyde felt it shouldn't be the staff's position to contact these people - the people, instead, should make contact with the City Manager - familiarize him with their request, explain what their needs are and justification for such. James Gravelle Mr. Gravelle submitted his plea to the 90 Connoley Circle Council to aid in keeping the Center open. Chula Vista Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff receive input from the various representatives here - it is en- cumbent upon these people to provide the information so that the staff can put it together and give a short report back to the Council about the organization, its funding, and whatever other information they want to make available. Mayor H~Jailton asked the people to contact the City Manager as soon as possible so that the Council can take action on this item at the next meeting. Mrs. W. F. Lienhard Mrs. Lienhard discussed the Claire Street 169 Via de Laurencio closing stating that the people in the Chula Vista area are more cognizant of this problem now that school has opened. They will be meeting at the school soon and would like to have a representative of the City pre- sent to answer questions. Meeting to be Mr. Robens, Director of Public Works, ex- scheduled plained that his staff is presently in the process of gathering all information and will be meeting with County staff around the first of October. It is their inten- tion then to call a meeting of the resi- dents of this area and discuss all the facts. He will be present at the meeting along with the Traffic Engineer. City Council Meeting 4 September 16, 1975 Mrs. Suzanne Brecht Mrs. Brecht stated that she timed the sig- 90 E1 Rancho Vista hals at the intersection of "H" Street and Chula Vista Hilltop Avenue (at 5:00 p.m.). She found that there were: 12 seconds that the sign said "Walk" IS seconds that the sign was blinking - "Don't Walk" 3 seconds that the sign was a solid "Walk" then the light changed, and 2 seconds later, the cars started. Mrs. Bracht also declared that although the speed limit is supposed to be 35 mph, the cars are actually going 45 mph. Explanation of Mr. Robens explained that the speed limit speed limit is set after a speed study of the area; 85% of the vehicles traveled at that speed er less--this is the recognized traffic speed. This system is recognized by the State Vehicle Code as the way to set the : speed. Mr. Robens then discussed how the signal- ization is set at the intersections. Council discussion Council discussion followed regarding the speed limits set in the area; the amount of time it takes a pedestrian to get across, school speed limits, and the traffic study now being made by the staff. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the review of speed limits staff review the speed limit sign on the "H" Street segment under discussion and determine whether or not the speed limits as established provide adequate pedestrian safety disregarding the magic formula prescribed in State speed limit control standards. No second to The motion died for lack of second. motion Staff study The Council questioned Mr. Robens on the interconnect system and the information to bo provided in his forthcoming report. Motion for s%aff It was moved by Councilman Hyde and sec- investigation ended by Councilman Hobel that staff be directed to observe first hand for at least two mornings and two afternoons at City Council Meeting 5 September 16, 1975 school closings during this next week, the pedestrian and vehicle traffic situation at this intersection and give the Council an informal, interim report on their observa- tions - at the next Council meeting. Clarification of Councilman Hyde clarified the motion to motion state that the investigation is to be made by the Police who will look at this situa- tion in a different way then that now being studied by the Traffic Engineer. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: None Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan said he was representing the 631 Carla Street Third Marine Division Association of which Chula Vista he is President. This is their Bicen- tennial year and on behalf of the Marine Division, he presented the Council with a lithograph showing the Marines with General Washington at Princeton, Janu- ary 3, 1777. Mr. Lathan commented that he will be making a similar presentation to each of the cities in the County. Bob Torres-Stanovik Mr. Torres-Stanovik, on the Board of Direc- 666 Third Avenue tore for Our House, thanked the Council Chula Vista for its support of their recent grant application (CCCJ) and said they were in support of the agreement which stipulates that all applications for grant funding be submitted to the Council for review and comments. Ms. Bente Franson Ms. Franson spoke in favor of the proposed 1803 Gotham Street ordinance relating to the advertising Chula Vista materials. She recently returned from vacation to find eleven separate papers thrown on her entryway which, she felt, was a clear indication to all that the owners of the home were away. Environmental Control Mr. Bob Hastings asked the Council for the Commission requests following: (1) $294.00 to send another member of the ECC to the League of Cali- fornia Cities Conference in San Francisco in October; (2) that the Chairperson, City Council Meeting 6 September 16, 1975 Patricia Keith, be appointed as the eleventh member of the committee on the E1 Rancho del Rey study. RECESS A recess was called at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:12 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zoning text At the meeting of September 2, 1975, the amendment regulating HAM Council received a request from Ms. and Citizens Band Antennas Joleen K. McPherson, 427 Corte Maria, requesting that the hearing be continued. The Council continued the public hearing to the meeting of September 30, 1975. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7887 - Patrick J. Timmins Construction, Inc. has ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- completed the contract work for the MENTS - CHULA VISTA ANIMAL Animal Shelter. A final inspection was SHELTER, 690 OTAY VALLEY made on September 4, 1975 and all work ROAD has been completed to the satisfaction of the architect and City staff and in ac- cordance with the requirements of the contract. RESOLUTION NO. 7888 - The State Educational Agency for Surplus AMENDING RESOLUTION 7666 Property has requested that the original PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CON- resolution be amended to reflect that "the DITIONS FOR OBTAINING recipient agency agrees to pay service and SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY handling charges due the State Agency on FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES receipt of invoice. Past due accounts will be subject to a 20% additional charge on the unpaid balance due thirty days after a 90-day statement is mailed to the recipient agency." RESOLUTION NO. 7889 - This agreement involves the use of the Police APPROVING FACILITY USE Department Auditorium and the Fire Stations AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY as off-campus extension centers. AND SWEETWATER CO~gMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7890 - Windsor Park Enterprises, Inc., developers APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR of this subdivision has completed all the THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVE- Planning Commission and Council require- MENTS IN WINDSOR VIEWS ments concerning approval of the final map. SUBDIVISION The developer has requested that the Council approve the Subdivision Agreement subject to the condition that he submit City Council Meeting 7 September 16, 1975 within 60 days from the date of approval and acceptance of the Final Map by the Council, all the bonds, fees, letters and other documents as required by the City Engineer. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7891 - The final map has been checked by the Engi- APPROVING FINAL MAP OF neering Division and found to be generally WINDSOR VIEWS SUBDIVISION in conformance with the tentative approved by the Council on July 9, 1974 (Resolution No. 7365). Sesame Street and a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road are being offered for dedication on the map. City Attorney's In answer to Council's queries, City Attorney comments Lindberg explained that the Director of Public Works will sign the final map after all the bonds and other documents have been submitted by the developer. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7892 - On May 22, 1973, the City Council approved APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT an agreement with the County of San Diego TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN which called for the construction of Edge- THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF mere Avenue from 1-54 Freeway to 800 feet SAN DIEGO FOR JOINT PARTI- south. After development of the preliminary CIPATION IN THE REALIGNMENT plans, it became evident that the end of OF EDGEMERE AVENUE the road construction was not a practical location to end construction and that it would be more suitable to connect to exis- ting improvements for the first phase of the project which is 1250 feet south of 1-54 Freeway. City Council Meeting 8 September 16~ 1975 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous eon- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Nobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7893 - Because of changed financial conditions~ APPROVING THE PLAN OF it is now necessary for the Hospital to FINANCING OF BAY GENERAL increase the first mortgage bonds by CO~UNITY HOSPITAL AND $250,000. Therefore, the City Council APPROVING THE ARTICLES AND must adopt a resolution amending the BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION original resolution of approval. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Mayor Hamilton (Due to conflict of interest) RESOLUTION NO. 7894 - The Environmental Review Committee found FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT that this project would have no possible ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT significant impact on the environment. DUE TO OUR HOUSE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROJECT Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7895 - At the Council meeting of September 2, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR 1975, minute action was taken to sponsor DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND an Our House initiated LEAA grant pro- EARLY INTERVENTION PROJECT posal for maintenance of a drop-in drug treatment/prevention center. This reso- lution officiates that action. City Council Meeting 9 September 16, 1978 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7896 - On May 14, 1975, the Planning Commission FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT found that in accordance with Negative ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE Declaration IS-74-50 and IS-75-2 that TO THE ADOPTION OF THE the adoption of the Housing Element of HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE the Chula Vista General Plan will not have GENERAL PLAN any possible significant impact on the environment. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl~ Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7897 - The Element contains the amendments as ADOPTING PARTS 1 AND 2 proposed by the Chamber of Commerce, Board OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT of Realtors, Human Relations Commission OF THE GENERAL PLAN and the Planning Commission. A minority report was presented by Dorothy Rudolph, Planning Commissioner. Director of Planning Peterson submitted the Element (parts 1 and 2) with a staff sum- mary in which he offered several amendments and modifications: 1. Paragraph 2 under "C" - change to read: "This program calls for the developer's exploration and investigation of Federal and State subsidy programs, and other economically-feasible means of reducing the cost of housing." 2. Add the following to paragraph 8: "The City will encourage the establishment of an advisory commission, which includes but is not limited to representatives of the housing industry, to counsel and assist residents, who normally qualify for Federal assistance, to obtain housing through local self-help programs. City Council Meeting 10 September 16, 1975 3. Amend the fourth sentence under "E" as follows: "Developers should create well-planned, mixed- income residential complexes in an effort to attract all age groups and economic segments of the community." Council's comments Councilman Egdahl noted that the Council is allowed to amend the General Plan three times a year and questioned whether this included the Elements. He felt the Element as presented to the Council was very gen- eral and would hesitate to vote on it - locking it into the General Plan - thereby limiting the number of times the Council can make changes to it in the coming year. Changes to General Councilman Scott asked if the Council could Plan make changes to the Elements during the year and then once a year bring them all up-to-date. Director of Planning Peterson explained that three times a year, the Council may consider amendments to the General Plan - each of those three times, if the Council wished to do so, it could consider 100 changes in the Plan. Councilman Egdahl clarified this to mean that the Council can, during the year, take actions to declare its intention to change the Housing Element of the General Plan, and then at the time it considers the General Plan changes, these Housing Element changes could be added to the other number of items. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hyde Noes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hobel Absent: None Council discussion Councilman Hyde said he looked upon the Element as goals and objectives rather than a real implementing document. There will have to be a follow-up down the line to determine the specifics of the Plan. Motion for Ad It was moved by Councilman Hyde and sec- Hoc Committee ended by Councilman Egdahl that an Ad Hoc City Council Meeting 11 September 16, 1975 Citizens' Committee be established and charge it with developing as specific plans as possible for implementing a low-cost, moderate-cost housing program for the City, addressing itself to what goals should be established, methods for accomplishing such goals and indicating responsibility for accomplishing it. Discussion of motion Director of Planning Peterson indicated this is what is being proposed in the Element (Page 10-#8) which states that "the City will en- courage the establishment of an advisory commission which includes but is not limited to representatives of the housing industry, to counsel and assist residents, who nor- mally qualify for Federal assistance, to obtain housing through local self-help programs." Councilman Egdahl noted that this proposal would duplicate the services presently available to the San Diego County/City Housing Information and Referral Office. Mr. Peterson indicated there would be a certain overlap and this Agency would have to coordinate with the County service. Councilman Egdahl remarked that the motion sets up an ad hoc committee to establish specific goals to implement the whole housing element -- this is different than item #8 of the Housing Element which is much more restrictive. Mr. Peterson stated this was correct--the proposal under item #8 is much broader. Councilman Egdahl said he would like to see the motion expanded to state that rather than the one goal (low and mod- erate-income housing), that also other specific goals will be established and methods to accomplish those goals. Addition to motion Councilman Hyde added to this motion the statement that in addition to devoting itself to developing specific plans for the construction of a target goal of residential units and identifying who is supposed to do what to get it done and the procedure for doing it~ then the committoe will also be charged with the other responsibilities indicated on page 10 of the Mousing Element. City Council Meeting 12 September 16, 1975 Motion carried Councilman Egdahl seconded the addition and the motion and addition carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 7898 - The lease of the federal government on APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN the post office building terminates on THE CITY AND DR. JOSEPH D. October 14, 1975. A contract of purchase RUDERN~KN AND SYLVIA L. has been prepared for Council action for RUDERMAN FOR THE SALE AND the sale price of $32,000 - said appro- PURCHASE OF THE POSTAL priation to come from Federal Revenue BUILDING LOCATED AT FOURTH Sharing Funds. AND "F" STREET AND APPRO- PRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7899 - The Diamond Cab Company and the San Diego AMENDING RESOLUTION 7194 AND Yellow Cabs, Inc., have requested an ad- 7230 ON AN INTERIM BASIS TO justment in the rates of fare and in the AND UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1975 formula adopted for establishing com- FIXING TAXICAB FARES IN THE parable cost and rate ranges. Based on CITY AND ESTABLISHING A NEW their request, a resolution has been FORMULA FOR EXPEDITIOUS RATE prepared for an interim period from ADJusTMENTS September 16 to December 31, 1975. During the interim period, staff will make a detailed analysis of the request and Council will conduct a public hearing on the permanent changes in the rate struc- ture. Council discussion Councilman Scott discussed the fact that everytime this issue comes before the Council, it is because San Diego has in- creased the rates and therefore, Chula Vista has to increase its rates immediately. He suggested that either the City determine its own rates, or do away with the ordi- nance and adopt one that will state that Chula Vista will follow the rates as adopted by the City of San Diego. Councilman Hyde agreed adding that the Council has no information before them on which to base the justification for this request. City Council Meeting 13 September 16, 1975 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hyde Absent: None Motion for Finance It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded Director's report by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Director of Finance, Gordon Grant, be directed to review the procedure by which the City of San Diego goes about in justifying a rate change for the taxicabs, and report back to the Council as to its validity so that the Council might insti- tute what Councilman Scott has made ref- erence to. If he feels it is justified and they are thorough in their analysis, the Council could pass a simple ordinance as suggested by Councilman Scott. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 1390 establishes a procedure RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES for the election of a seven-man Advisory FOR THE ELECTION OF THE Committee which is supervised and conducted ADVISORY CO~g~ITTEE AND by the City Clerk. It is now determined that REPEALING SECTION 13 - the Advisory Committee should be established MORATORIUM, OF ORDINANCE and continued as an instrumentality for NO. 1390 - FIRST READING promoting the interests of the downtown area as a totally independent group who will be called on from time to time to advise the Redevelopment Agency regarding the newly- established Third Avenue Redevelopment Project area. The election procedure will be changed to have the Parking and Business Improvement District merchants conduct its own election in accordance with rules and regulations to be established by said merchants. Councilman Scott spoke against the proposal indicating that to have the City Clerk con- duct the elections gives it an impartial and more formalized procedure. He felt the cost involved is well worth the third party impartiality of having the legitimacy of a public official conduct the elections. The Council concurred. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this ordinance be filed. City Council Meeting 14 September 16, 1975 To speak before group City Clerk Fulasz stated she has been in- vited to speak before the Downtown Improve- ment District next Tuesday (September 23) and will report on the Council's action. ORDINANCE NO. 1643 - In December 1972, the Council adopted REPEALING ORDINANCE 1429 Ordinance 1492 establishing a list of RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTALLY categorically trivial projects that were TRIVIAL PROJECTS - not subject to environmental review. FIRST READING In April 1973, the State adopted per- manent environmental review procedures; therefore, this ordinance should be re- scinded as it is at odds with the State EIR guidelines. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl 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 Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1641 - The bicycle ordinance, introduced on first AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER reading on September 2, 1975, established 10.72 IN ITS ENTIRETY OF a license of $1.00 for a five-year period. THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL This was in error and is not consistent CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE with the Vehicle Code which establishes NO. 1479 ALL RELATING TO a three-year license period. Therefore, THE LICENSING OF BICYCLES it was requested that the ordinance be AND ESTABLISHMENT OF LICENSE changed from five to three years and FEES - FIRST READING placed back on first reading. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1642 - The ordinance regulating smoking in public AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE places in tho City is presented for sec- CHULA VISTA CITY CODE BY end reading as amended at the Council ADDING CHAPTERS ALL RELATING meeting of September 2, 1975 eliminating TO THE PROHIBITION AND REGU- the prohibition as to service lines. LATION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN AREAS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA USED BY OR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting 1S September 16, 1975 Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this second reading and ordinance be placed on its second reading adopted 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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Hobel (Not present at last meeting) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER REPORT ON FIRE PROTECTION City Manager Cole explained that in June, SERVICES FOR CERTAIN 1975, the San Diego County Board of Super- UNINCORPORATED AREAS visors determined to eliminate Fire Pro- tection Services as provided by the Calif- ornia State Forestry Service to certain areas not located within cities or fire protection districts. This meant that 28 properties adjacent to Chuta Vista would be without this service. The Super- visors have now extended this service through June 30, 1976. At Council's direction, the staff is still contacting property owners as to their desires on annexation or contractual service with this City. Serving non-contiguous Councilman Scott noted in the City Manager's areas report that one property owner has indica- ted his intention to go with the Mont- gomery Fire District. He suggested the Council make it known to Sacramento the inadvisability of fire districts being able to serve non-contiguous areas, City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg agreed that it was not appro- priate for a property owner to be served by a remote fire district. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that a resolution be prepared to be pre- sented to the League of California Cities at the Fail meeting to secure the support of the Board of Directors for an appropriate amendment to the Legislation so that districts could be restricted in this activity. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. City Council Meeting 16 September 16, 1975 REQUEST OF DOWNTOWN The Chula Vista Downtown Association is ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT sponsoring its sixth annual Art and SIXTH ANNUAL ART AND Crafts Festival from September 18 - 20, CRAFTS FESTIVAL 1975. They have requested permission to display their works in the public right- of-way for this three day event and also for the street sweeping schedule to be changed to sweep the downtown area in the morning of September 18. City Manager Cole recommended approval of the requests subject to the conditions of the Zoning Administrator. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be approved subject to appropriate stipulations. OPENING OF EMPLOYEES' At the meeting of August 12, 1975, the PARKING AREA TO THE Council considered and referred to staff PUBLIC a request from the Chamber of Commerce that the City employees' parking lot be opened to the public. City Manager Cole stated that the Director of Public Works has asked that the report be delayed until March 1976 as the court processes should be stabilized by then and parking patterns established. In his report to the Council, Mr. Cole made several general comments regarding the parking spaces available at the Civic Center. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel and sec- onded by Councilman Egdahl that the matter be deferred until the date set by the City Manager. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and sec- onded by the Mayor that this request be denied. (as made by the Chamber of Commerce). Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: None City Council Meeting 17 September 16, 1975 REPORT ON AB NO. 1 - City Manager Cole referred to his memo LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA dated August 26 in which he recommended CITIES LAND USE AND that the Council withhold action on this ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY item until after August 28 at which time BILL the Bill was to be discussed at a League meeting. Mr. Cole remarked that he heard nothing at this meeting that would alter his opinion and recommended that the Council support AB No. 1. Recommendation It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- accepted onded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council support AB No. 1 and directs the staff to inform the League of California Cities and the local legis- lative delegation of this support. BLOCK GRANT STATUS City Manager Cole presented the Council REPORT with a status report on the Block Grant as prepared by Community Development Director Desrochers. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON ADVERTISING City Attorney Lindberg commented that MATERIALS this matter was continued to this meeting in order to give persons who object to the distribution of such materials as well as the distributors an opportunity to be present to provide the Council with additional information. Mr. Lindberg presented a draft of an ordi- nance governing the distribution of this material. It was noted that no one was present to speak on this matter. Motion for ordinance It was moved by Councilman Scott and sec- onded by Councilman Hyde that an ordinance be brought back at the next Council meeting. Discussion of motion CounciLman Egdahl said he did not agree with the posting of signs on the prop- erty - as proposed in the draft ordinance presented to the Council. City Attorney Lindberg noted the com- plaints received by his office and the City Council Meeting 18 September 16, 1975 investigation of these complaints. The carriers are making every effort to ad- here to the ordinance; however, the signing was suggested to further assist the car- riers who ignore or fail to observe their list of places who do not wish to have these deliveries. Motion carried The motion to bring back an ordinance carried unanimously. response to directive for a REPORT ON APPLICATION In Council's FEES OF THE SAN DIEGO report, Director of Planning Peterson COAST REGIONAL CO~iMISSION stated that the San Diego Coast Regional Conunission's fees are established by the State Coastal Commission. They vary from $50.00 for a single family to $2,500 for a commercial or industrial complex containing more than 100,000 square feet of floor area. Mayor Hamilton commented that the City does considerably more for the fees it charges than does that of the Coastal Commission. Community Development Director Desrochers indicated that the Coastal Commission does get into specific cases on gites, lo- cation of buildings and trees, and other details. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT - ORANGE AVENUE Director of Public Works Roberts referred CONSTRUCTION - ALBANY to the request of the Chamber of Commerce AVENUE TO THIRD AVENUE for Council support in asking the County Board of Supervisors to construct Orange Avenue between Albany and Third Avenues. After a study of the traffic demands in this area, Mr. Robens stated it would be his opinion that the Council support the Chamber's request. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. REPORT ON LANDSCAPING 1-5 Director of Public Works Robens reported PALOMAR TO "E" STREET that he contacted Mr. Bob Vogel, Land- City Council Meeting 19 September 16, 1975 scape Architect for CALTRANS, on the landscaping for I-5 Freeway between Palomar and "E" Street. Mr. Vogel stated that due to lack of funding, ail landscaping projects in the State have been abandoned for Fiscal Year 75-76. Therefore, the City can expect no landscaping on 1-5 Freeway during this fiscal year. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON BUS Subsequent to changing the Chula Vista SCHEDULE CHANGES bus schedules in August, Council indicated that they received comments on the sche- dule from the residents who stated (1) buses were leaving Rohr Corporation in the afternoon and not picking up Rohr employees, and (2) the morning transferees from the Chula Vista Lines to San Diego Transit Route "L" were missing these buses. Mr. Robens, Director of Public Works, reported that 15,000 new schedules had been printed and distributed, and he recommended that the City continue to use these schedules based on occasional departures from these schedules as determined by citizen res- ponse and staff investigation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON 24-HOUR On July 24, 1974, the Planning Commission OPERATION OF 7-ELEVEN gave permission for five 7-Eleven stores STORES IN C-N ZONE in the C-N zone to operate 24 hours a day. The Council accepted this action and asked that it be reviewed in one year. Director of Planning Peterson reported that the five stores are still operating 24 hours a day and there have been no complaints against these stores in the last year. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. City Council Meeting 20 September 16, 1975 REPORT ON ADDITIONAL The Director of Parks and Recreation rec- SIGNING AT CHULA VISTA ommended that a redwood sign with six MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE inch carved lettering on both sides be installed at the northwest corner of the main entrance to the golf course reading: "Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Open to the Public." Further, that directional street signs be in- stalled on appropriate thoroughfares. Mr. Hall stated he would report back on the types of signs, location and cost for the project. Recommendations accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted. REQUEST FOR DEFINITION OF In a letter to the Council, the Historical RESPONSIBILITIES - Site Board asked for the Council's posi- HISTORICAL SITE BOARD tion of the present status of the Board as to its duties, responsibilities and prerogatives. The Board suggested that if the present ordinance is to be changed drastically, that it be abandoned and another well-defined ordinance be adopted. Further, the Historical Site Board sug- gested it be made an Ad-Hoc Committee of the EEC. They could then appoint a com- missioner to act as liaison with the City staff, Library and the public. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded staff review by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney and/or City Manager review the ordinance estab- lishing this Board and make recommendations to the Council for modifications. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL The ECC requested that Council submit a SPONSORSHIP OF ACTION resolution to the League of California RELATING TO SALE OF Cities calling for the banning of the sale SPECIFIED BEVERAGE of pull-top cans or non-returnable CONTAINERS beverage containers of any kind. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council support this request. MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded FUNDS FOR ECC TO ATTEND by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried LEAGUE CONFERENCE that a resolution be brought back appro- City Council Meeting 21 September 16, 1975 priating the sum of $300.00 to send an additional member of the ECC to the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco in October. Councilman Scott reminded the Council that the last time they sent two of these commissioners to the Conference, one of these people made the statement that two members are not needed to attend the Con- ference. Councilman Scott added that he did not agree with this~statement and would support the motion. MAYOR'S REPORT League of California Mayor H~milton reminded the Council of the Cities Dinner Meeting next League dinner meeting to be held Thursday, September 18 with the City of San Diego as the host city. Meeting night for Mayor Hamilton referred to the memo sent Redevelopment Agency by the City Manager concerning the action of the Council (Agency) to hold the Agency meetings on the third Thursday of the month. The Manager pointed out that this is the League dinner meeting night. Mayor Hamilton said the Council will dis- cuss this item at the Council Conference to be held tomorrow. Redistricting Issue Mayor Hamilton commented that Supervisor Walsh is currently making a survey of the Bonita area concerning the super- visorial district. The Mayor stated that originally three out of the five maps submitted to the Board of Super- visors left Chula Vista in one district. Motion to contact It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded Board of Supervisors by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Mayor write to the Board of Supervisors asking them to re- consider this issue to place Chula Vista, as much as possible, in one district. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Legislative Committee Councilman Scott reported on the Legis- lative Committee meeting. City Council Meeting 22 September 16, 1975 Motion to ask for It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Governor's Veto by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the Governor be requested to veto AB700 - The Peace Officers Tenure Act and ABll - Eminent Domain. City Attorney Lindberg discussed the im- plications of both Bills. Councilman Scott referred to the treatment which the Mayor received before the Coastal Commission when he testified in San Francisco. If cities are to be granted 10 minutes to testify, and this city was not granted that time, then the Council should strenuously object to this treatment. Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Governor Brown expressing the Council's displeasure in the way the Mayor and the City of Chula Vista was treated before a State Board. Councilman Hobel remarked that a copy of this letter should go to Senator Mills and Assemblyman Deddeh. SB101 Councilman Hobel reported that SB101 is now signed into law to become effective in January 1976. This would give the cities of National City, Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach one representative. Councilman Hobel suggested that this ap- pointee be appointed for a minimum of two years. SB802 Councilman Hobel noted that this is Stull's Bill for the North County. This will be on the Governor's desk shortly - it creates the North County Transit. Appointment to Councilman Hobel made the following ap- Rice Canyon Committee pointment to this committee: (Plaza del Rey) Marie Aland Gayle Johnson Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Execu- tive Session, after the meeting, for P~rsonnel matters. City Council Meeting 23 September 16, 19Y5 Communes Councilman Hyde asked that the City Attorney submit a status report to the Council as to what steps have been taken by the parties concerned to come into compliance (with the Council action taken in June 1975). The report due at the next Council meeting. WRITTEN CO~FONICATIONS Letter of resignation - Mr. Rice submitted his letter of resig- Leslie B. Rice, nation from the Planning Commission stating Planning Commission that new business and personal commit- ments do not allow him the necessary time to continue serving on the Commission. Accepted with It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded regret by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a resolution be prepared commending Mr. Rice for his services on this commission. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE The Council recessed to Executive Session SESSION at 10:27 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m. Appointments to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded Redevelopment Committee by Councilman Hobel and unanimously for Downtown Redevelop- carried that the following people be ment area appointed to this committee: Phil Creaser Tom Huntington Vivian Dennie Stanley R. Glenn Kyle O. Stewart ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:17 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 1975 at 4:30 p.m. D:JF/T:AL