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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/07/22 MINUTES OF A REGUI~R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 22, 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 Councilman absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Senior Building Inspector Gingerich, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith ne 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 that the minutes of the meetings of July 1 and July 15, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (Abstaining)- July 1 meeting - Councilman Hyde July 1S meeting - Councilman Hobel INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Clarence CO~ISSIONER Knight, member of the Safety Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF Bicentennial Coordinator Jim Mohr presented BICENTENNIAL PINS the Mayor, members of the City Counci~ Assemblyman Wadie P. Deddeh and the City Manager with a Bicentennial pin. Mr. Mohr also presented City Clerk Fulasz with a pin for her Bicentennial art work - "yarn painting" of Betsy Ross and the American Flag. RESOLUTION NO. 7818 - Mayor Hamilton presented Assemblyman Deddeh CO,ENDING ASSEMBLYMAN with a Resolution extending the Council's WADIE P. DEDDEH appreciation for Mr. Deddeh's dedicated and successful efforts in the establishment of the South Bay Judicial District. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the text of the resolution was read by the City Clerk, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 2 July 22, 1975 ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Jack Unger Mr. Unger reported that 22 students and International Friendship two (2) adults will be arriving from Commission Irapuato on the 25th of this month. A "Welcome Potluck" will be held at the home of Mrs. Muriel Bartlett, 210 Sea Vale on Saturday, July 26th at 6:00 p.m. to which the Mayor and members of the Council are invited to attend. Mr. Unger asked that these students be recognized officially by the Council at next Tuesday evenings' meeting (July 29). PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson presented a plat noting the property in question as CONSIDERATION OF REZONING 1/5 acre of property located at the north- PROPERTY AT 576-580 TELEGRAPH west corner of East "L" Street and Tele- CANYON ROAD FROM R-3 TO C-O-P graph Canyon Road. The applicant proposes to locate an 1800 square foot real estate office on this site. The Planning Com- mission recommended approval of the rezoning in accordance with their Resolu- tion PCZ-75-E and of the precise plan, subject to conditions. The request is exempt from environmental review since the building is less than 2,000 square feet in size. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Richard Taylor Mr. Taylor stated he was the applicant and 4609 Schaumberg Place was present to answer questions. Bonita Council discussion Discussion ensued as to compliance with the General Plan and access to the site. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Mr. Peterson noted that the property lies in an area which is near a boundary between a thoroughfare commercial and a residential designation which gives the Council a general interpretation of the General Plan. In noting the location of the property, Mr. Peterson cited the adjacent land uses and remarked that the immediate character of the area that influences this particular property is of a com- mercial nature rather than a residential City Council Meeting 3 July 22, 1975 Councilman Scott felt it was "spot zoning" and that commercial was not needed there. He added that apartments could have been constructed here at the same time as that adjacent to it. ORDINANCE NO. 1630 - AMENDING ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CITY CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 376-380 TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD FROM R-3 TO C-O-P - First reading Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hyde 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 Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7819 - Director of Planning Peterson described the APPROVING PRECISE PLAN building to be moved onto the site as a FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY one-story structure, 1800 square feet, AT 376-380 TELEGRAPH CANYON all wood exterior. He noted the access ROAD IN THE C-O-P ZONE to the building noting that the Traffic Engineer reviewed and approved the layout. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to five conditions. Zoning wall Councilman Hobel noted that the zoning wall requirement was waived and questioned the topography of that area next to the apartment complex. Mr. Peterson noted it would be approxi- mately four (4) feet. He remarked that no landscaping, wall or fence is required to separate these two (2) parking areas. The applicant will be required to land- scape 10 feet of the parking lot. Richard Taylor Mr. Taylor, the applicant, stated there 4609 Schaumberg Place is an existing wall that separates the Bonita parking lot from the adjacent apartment units. He added that there will be some landscaping in that area. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, with the stipulation that there be some landscaping, of some nature, between the parking areas, 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 4 July 22, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING - On July 15, 1975, the City Council con- CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE tinued the rezoning and precise plan SUBDIVISION MAP FOR associated with this item to the meeting PALOMAR GARDEN ESTATES of July 29, 1975. The tentative map cannot be approved in advance of the zoning so a continuation of this item to July 29, 1975 was recommended by the Director of Planning. RESOLUTION APPROVING It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded THE TENTATIVE MAP OF A by Councilman Scott and unanimously SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN carried that the public hearing be AS PALOMAR GARDEN ESTATES continued to the meeting of July 29, 1975. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7820 - The Engineering Division has been doing DEDICATING AND NAMING field surveys on City-owned properties PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED REAL for the purpose of filing parcel maps. PROPERTY - A PORTION OF It was discovered that a portion of the FOURTH AVENUE right-of-way for Fourth Avenue was not dedicated or named. RESOLUTION NO. 7821 - On June 8, 1975, Don E. O'Neal, on behalf DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO of Commercial Ventures, Inc. and Phil CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO Creaser, owners of the properties at the CONSIDER THE DEFERRAL OF northwest quadrant of 1-805 Freeway and UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS - Bonita Road submitted an application NORTHWEST QUADRANT 1-805 for deferral of undergrounding the FREEWAY AND BONITA ROAD 12KV power lines at the rear of their properties. San Diego Gas and Electric Company has estimated a cost of $200,000.00 for undergrounding the 12KVA power line. The public hearing on this matter is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 1975. RESOLUTION NO. 7822 - On June 3, 1975, the City Council APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN approved the Community Promotions Budget THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND for FY 75-76. The following resolutions THE UNITED NATIONS DAY approve the agreements for these eight COMMITTEE IN REGARD TO THE (8) organizations. EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED RESOLUTION NO. 7823 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA JAYCEES SETTING OUT THE TERMS AND OBLIGATION IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED City Council Meeting S July 22, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7824 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY CO~ITTEE IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED RESOLUTION NO. 7825 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL CO~ITTEE IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED RESOLUTION NO. 7826 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND OUR HOUSE SETTING OUT TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 7827 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COMBINED ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SETTING OUT TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 7828 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHUI~ VISTA VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU, INCORPORATED IN REGARD TO THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS APPROPRIATED RESOLUTION NO. 7829 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SOUTH BAY MEALS ON WHEELS, A DIVISION OF SENIOR ADULT SERVICES, INC., SETTING OUT TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS IN REGARD TO EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 7830 - The following bids were received on ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING July 10, 1975: CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER MAINS, ROSEBANK AREA, 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT ~ropos~l 3 ~ ~ ~v DISTRICT 75-1 J.H. ~-ar~ co., San Diego $106,491.84 $103,539.40 $103,539.40 $103,539.4( Sp~'ing V~lley 120,109.40 118,533.90 119~35 50 119,167.~ CO., Los Angeles 132,381.00 , 132,725.00 None 129,307.00 Santee None 135, [;35.00 135,835.00 135,835.00 Etiwanda None None 166~960.00 None City Council Meeting 6 July 22, 1975 It was recommended that the Council accept the bids and award the contract to J. H. Edwards Company for Proposal IV, using solid wall A.B.S. sewer pipe, in the amount of $103,539.40. (End of Consent Calendar) UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7831 - By this resolution, the following officers APPOINTING OFFICERS AND and employees are appointed to represent EMPLOYERS TO REPRESENT the City of Chula Vista in Small Claims THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN Court of the South Bay Judicial District: THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF THE SOUTH BAY JUDICIAL Gordon Grant, Director of Finance DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN Officer Roland N. Beyer, Police Dept. DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Robert Baker, Business License Inspector 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7832 - In a joint project with the County of DECLARING THAT A NEGATIVE San Diego, the City will realign DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED Edgemere Avenue to remove the curves IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE which constitute a potential safety ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF hazard and to widen the right-of-way 1970 FOR EDGEMERE REALIGNMENT to current city standards. The particular parcel in question has recently been developed and has created a number of legal and engineering problems which have prompted the County to request that the City proceed with the condem- nation. A Negative Declaration has been prepared. 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 7 July 22, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7833 - This resolution is associated with the DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE previous resolution. PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY TEX A. AND MONIQUE P. RICHIE FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CO~ENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY 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,Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7834 - The contractor began repair work on the ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF "J" Street storm drain on Monday, BEMENT-DAINWOOD-STURGEON June 30, 1975. The work will take approxi- FOR CONSULTATION AND mately three (3) months. Bement-Dainwood- SUPERVISION OF SERVICES Sturgeon has submitted a proposal for DURING REPAIR OF "J" STREET their continued service for consultation STORM DRAIN and supervision during this project. Their proposed fee is $8,000.00 which provides for representation on the site five (S) hours a day for 60 days. tt was recommended that the Council accept this proposal. City's financial Councilman Hobel noted that the City is obligation obligating additional funds and questioned how this affects the original contractor. City Attorney Lindberg stated that he could not give the Council a definitive answer at this time. It is hoped that all of the costs incurred by the City in the effort to remedy the defects in the "J" Street drainage project would ultimately be borne by the contractor. 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 8 July 22, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7835 - The following bids were received on ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING June 12, 1975: CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEDIAN ISLANDS ON ORANGE Daley Corporation $ 67,719.00 AVENUE FROM OLEANDER AVENUE Griffith Company 71,238.35 TO CONNOLEY AVENUE-GAS TAX T.B. Penick & Sons 76,319.95 PROJECT #155 A B C Construction 78,465.06 R. E. Hazard Contracting 78,497.10 Trepte Construction 88,037.]0 It was recommended that the Council accept the bids and award the contract to the low bidder, Daley Corporation. 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7836 - On June 26, 1975, the following bids were ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING received: CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE B.E. Wilson Contracting $ 62,509.46 IMPROVEMENTS - NORTH GLOVER R.E. Hazard Contracting 64,S94.15 AVENUE AT "C" STREET PHASE I, Daley Corporation 66,S85.00 GAS TAX PROJECT #196 Griffith Company 73,015.77 A B C Construction 76,2?3.47 E1Cajon Grading-Engr. 77,285.3S Cameron Brothers 78,801.73 T.B. Penick & Sons 82,573.78 This project is a joint venture with the State of California. Based upon the actual bid price ($62,509.46 plus contingencies), the State's participation will be $39,400.00 and the City's will be $29,400.00. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the Iow bidder, B. E. Wilson Contracting Company in the amount of $62,S09.46. 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 9 July 22, 1975 PROPOSED MOVE-IN OFFICE The building is presently in storage at BUILDING - 380 TELEGRAPH Lusby Inc., E1Cajon. The Building and CANYON ROAD Housing Department has inspected this 1,800 square foot wood-framed office building and recommended approval of this relocation to the City. The Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the move-in subject to certain conditions. Senior Building Inspector Gingerich showed the Council some colored photos of the building. Move-in approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the proposed move-in office building to be relocated at 390 Telegraph Canyon Road be approved. MAYOR'S REPORT SEMINAR FOR COUNCIL- Mayor Hamilton announced that the National MEMBERS League of Cities is sponsoring a seminar San Francisco for City Councilmembers in San Francisco on August 22-23, 1975. He urged the members of the Council to consider attending this seminar rather than the League of California Cities Conference which will be held in October. Motion to authorize It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded expenditure by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried to authorize the expenditure of funds necessary to send Councilman Scott, or any other Councilman, to attend the Seminar to be held in San Francisco on August 22-23, 1975. COUNCIL'S COb~dENTS OPENING OF 1-80S In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Director of Public Works Robens reported that 1-80S and "H" Street will be opened tomorrow (July 23). Mayor Hamilton announced that he will be attending the opening ceremony. OVERPASS AT "H" STREET Councilman Scott noted that this report is due on July 29, 1975. Director of Public Works Roberts said he wrote a letter to the City Manager asking for an extension of the report to August S, 1975. City Council Meeting 10 July 22, 1975 Continued to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded August 5 by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the report be brought to the Council meeting of August 5, 1975. RETC MEETING Councilman Scott reported on the last RETC (Regional Employment and Training Consortium) meeting. Several new rules were approved, one of which was that any appropriation over $10,000.00 can be vetoed either by the Board of Supervisors or the City of San Diego. If no veto is taken in three (3) weeks, it automatically becomes law. Councilman Scott questioned his represen- tation on this Policy Board on which two [2) of the members have veto power indicating that the role of the Policy Board seems to be one of advisory only. The City has to decide now whether it should be its own Agent or continue being a sub-agent through the County for the administration of these funds. Council- man Scott recommended that the City stay as a sub-agent. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded with the County by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City again ask the County of San Diego to be the agents and the City will be the sub-agent. Sandra Cappos Ms. Cappos remarked that a recent Policy CETA coordinator Board decision was that the decretionary funds will be allocated in the same way as last fiscal year. This means that Chula Vista will receive $1,087,000.00. Alternate to RETC Councilman Scott commented that the Mayor is the present alternate to RETC, and suggested that Councilman Hyde be named as the delegate so that he could attend these meetings especially now that school is out for the summer and he has the time. Motion to appoint It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded Councilman Hyde as by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried alternate that a resolution be brought back to the Council designating Councilman Hyde as alternate to RETC. WALL AT HILLTOP Councilman Hobel discussed the newly- AND "H" STREET constructed "H" Street noting that the wall is not finished on the north side of the street at Hilltop Drive. City Council Meeting 11 July 22, 1975 Director of Public Works Robens explained that this is County property, no one is living there, and that there had never been any plans to construct a wall at this location. In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Mr. Robens estimated the cost to construct the wall at approximately $2,000.00 to $3,000.00. Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Robens to come back at the next Council meeting with a report on the cost of completing the wall down to Hilltop Drive. BAYFRONT PROJECT Mayor Hamilton announced that he contacted Congressman Bob Wilson about the Bayfront project. Congressman Wilson will be meeting with the Mayor and staff, during the Congressional recess, to go over the Bayfront plan. Mayor Hamilton said he felt the Congressman will accept the plan. SIGN AT GOLF COURSE Mayor Hamilton discussed the small sign below that of THE GLENN for the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. He felt a larger identification sign should be installed particularly now that 1-805 has opened. Direction for staff It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded recommendation by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to come back with a recommendation for signing for the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. PROJECT AREA Councilman Hyde remarked that the boundary CO~ITTEE recommendation for the Third Avenue Redevel- opment Area has now been referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. This plan calls for a Project Area Committee made up in part of representatives from the Third Avenue business district. Councilman Hyde felt it was now time for the Council to consider the creation of this committee and the size and charge of the committee. City Manager Cole stated that law requires the creation of the committee but he questioned the status of the committee prior to the creation of the district. The Council does have the prerogative, however, to form the committee at any time. City Council Meeting 12 July 22, 1975 BAYFRONT NAMING Councilman Scott reported that he has not COMMITTEE named this committee, at this time, but will do so shortly since approximately 70 names have been submitted in this contest. The Committee will screen these and submit three (3) or four (4) names to the Council to pass on to the consultants. WRITTEN CO~B{UNICATIONS Requests for reappointments Eighteen (18) members of the various to boards and commissions boards and commissions have requested reappointments. Their present term of offices expired on June 30, 1975. Motion for It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded reappointments by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following people be reappointed to the boards and commissions for another four-year term: Roy R. Johnson Board of ^ppeals Ahmet L. Kaya " " Marjorie Newcomb Civil Service Comm. Joel Swicord " " George Gillow Historical Site Meredith Roeder " ,, James H. Hodgson Board of Ethics Mary Taylor Human Relations Comm. Dorothy G. Davies International Friendship Harry Woolf " ,, Joan Roseman Library Board Standlee McMains Parking Place Comm. Thomas Money " ,, John D. Anderson Parks & Recreation Comm. Paul Thompson " " Dorothy Rudolph Planning Comm. Wayne Smith " ,, Ernest Arnold Safety Comm. Mayor Hamilton noted that Mrs. Rudolph will not be able to serve out her entire term since she has stated she will be moving out of the State sometime next Spring. Mayor Hamilton announced that the following vacancies now exist: Board of Ethics (Reverend Collett does not wish to be reappointed) Safety Commission (Carol Palm does not wish reappointment) Youth Commission (Kenneth Roberts has missed eight (8) consecutive meetings) City Council Meeting 13 July 22, 1975 Human Relations (resignation of Sharon Reid) Mayor Hamilton commented that the general public should be notified of the vacancies that exist. Councilman Hyde remarked that there is still a substantial list of candidates for these commissions. He felt the Council should first review this list. PLAZA DEL REY Mayor Hamilton informed the Council that CO~ITTEE they should begin submitting names to be on this committee and determining the size of the committee. Councilman Scott felt it should be a seven-member committee with subcommittees covering the different aspects of the plan. Councilman Hyde indicated a larger committee, perhaps up to 15 or more, would be more appropriate and within it, a steering committee be formed. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed at 8:46 p.m. to the AGENCY MEETING Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. CITY ,