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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/06/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 10, 197g 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, Chula Vista, California, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Personnel Overley, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Fire Chief Smithey, Citizens Assistance Officer Greg Smith 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 Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of June 3, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Hamilton introduced Ms. Patricia GUEST CO~qlSSIONER Keith, Vice Chairman of the Environmental Control Commission/ltistorical Site Board as guest commissioner for this meeting. PROCL~TION - Mayor Hamilton declared July $, 1975, as PHILIPPINE DAY "Philippine Day" in the City of Chula Vista. Mr. A1Manese, President of the South Bay Filipino-American Community Association accepted the Proclamation. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Ed Brock Mr. Brock asked that an overhead pass be 90 E1 Rancho Vista placed at the extension of "H" Street - where Chula Vista it has blocked off Claire Avenue. Mr. Brock explained that this area has always been a direct access for the students liv- ing north of this area to Hilltop High School. These students will now have to walk about a mile to the school. Claire Avenue has been blocked off by a 6' wall but this is no barrier to the children who climb the wall. City Council Meeting 2 June 10, 1975 Peter Montgomery Mr. Montgomery supported the comments made 161 Via de Laurencio by Mr. Brock for the overhead pass at (in the County) Claire and East "H" Street. He commented that the residents of this area bought their homes here because of the proximity of the schools, and noted there may be a depravation of property rights without due process since these property owners were not notified of this access closing. Raymond McLaughlin Mr. McLaughlin agreed with the previous two 164 Old Ranch Road speakers about constructing some type of access at Claire and East "H" Street. He drove by the area tonight and noticed that the State-installed fence (wire fence) has been cut and a 6' section has been removed along with a bent-down section of the fence thereby allowing the students a way to get over. Mr. McLaughlin cautioned that this is going to be a safety problem. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded to City Manager by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the City Manager provide the Council with the information to review the situation at this intersection to see whether or not there should be any change in the City policy with regard to that intersection. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott noted that the reason this area was cut off was for safety reasons. He questioned whether any funds were avail- able - from the State or joint funding from the County - for school crossings. City Manager Cole indicated he knew of no such funding - he would look into it, however. PUBLIC HEARING - Section 65303(f) of the Government Code of CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC the State of California permits each city BUILDING ELEMENT OF THE and county to prepare and adopt a Public GENERAL PLAN Building General Plan Element. Director of Planning Peterson noted that the Element has been prepared pursuant to the instruc- tions of the City Council. The Environmental Review Committee issued a Negative Declaration of the Element on January 15, 1975; this was certified by the Planning Committee on May 14, 1975. The Planning Committee found that the Public City Council Meeting 3 June 10, 1975 Building Element will not have any signi- ficant impact on tho environment and cer- tified that the Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with CEQA, 1970 as amended. Mr. Peterson noted that the Element as sub- mitted identifies existing and future needs and provides guidance as to where public buildings should be located in reference to projected population. Outdated language Councilman Scott noted several areas in the in Element Element which is now outdated, such as: [page 6) "the need for a new central library located in the downtown area is now becoming apparent..." (page 6) ...fire stations... located in Tidelands and Bonita communities.." [page 9) "The City...shall construct a new library within the Civic Center, in order to enhance..." Councilman Scott indicated that the Element was written a year ago and should be up- dated; only a final document should be sub- mitted to the Council when a public hear- ing is being held. Director of Planning Peterson agreed that the Element was prepared sometime ago and stated there would be no objection to sending it back to the staff for language revision. RESOLUTION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded ADOPTING THE PUBLIC by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried BUILDING ELEMENT OF THE that this public hearing be continued to CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN the meeting of July 29, 197S. Councilman Hobel asked that the map carry a date on it. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7770 - The contract work for the construction of ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- Albany Avenue street improvements between MENTS - CONSTRUCTION OF Tremont and Main Streets has been completed ALBANY AVENUE STREET by the contractor, B. E. Wilson Contracting IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN Corporation. A final inspection was made TREMONT AND MAIN STREETS, on May 29, 1975 at which the Director of GAS TAX PROJECT #195 Public Works determined that the improve- ments were completed to his satisfaction and conforms with the requirements of the City. City Council Meeting 4 June 10, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7771 - H.E. Hazard has requested a 24-day exten- GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF sion of time on their contract for the TIME TO R. E. HAZARD CON- improvement of East "H" Street between TRACTING COMPANY FOR THE Hilltop Drive and 1-805 Freeway due to the IMPROVEMENT OF EAST "H" inclement weather. STREET BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND 1-805 FREEWAY The Director of Engineering recommends the extension. This will change the contract completion date to July 10, 1975. RESOLUTION NO. 7772 - Director of Personnel Overley submitted the APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF agreement reached by the Management Nego- UNDERSTANDING - FIRE tiation Team and the International Asso- FIGHTERS AFL-CIO, LOCAL ciation of Fire Fighters, Local 2180 con- 2180 FOR FISCAL YEAR cerning wages and other terms and condi- 1975-76 tions of employment. RESOLUTION NO. 7773 - The Memorandum of Understanding was submitted APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF by Director of Personnel Overley. The UNDERSTANDING - POLICE agreement was reached by the Management RELIEF ASSOCIATION FOR Negotiation Team and the Chula Vista Police FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 Relief Association on wages and other terms and conditions of employment. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7774 - Director of Personnel Overley submitted the APPROVING AND ADOPTING salary classification and benefit recommen- AMENDMENTS TO RULE II dations for all classified employees as OF THE CIVIL SERVICE provided in the Memorandum of Understanding. RULES RELATING TO CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES 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. 7775 - To provide for the establishment of the ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSA- Compensation Plan for the Unclassified TION PLAN FOR THE UNCLASSI- Employees of the City, both full-time and FIED EMPLOYEES, BOTH FULL- part-time, for the fiscal year 1975-76, the TIME AND PART-TIME AND PRO- summary of salary and benefit recommenda- VIDING FOR CERTAIN TERMS AND tions was submitted by the Director of CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR Personnel. THE FULL-TIME UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES City Council Meeting 5 June 10, 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. 7776 - The Resolution provides for sick leave re- AMENDING RULE IX, SECTION 3, imbursement for certain classified and un- OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES classified employees pursuant to changes RELATING TO SICKNESS AND resulting from meeting and conferring DEATH LEAVE with employee organizations. Resolution offered Offered by Cormcilman 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. 7777- In a written report to Council, Fire Chief WAIVING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS Smithey explained that the 1975-76 budget AND DECLARING INTENTION TO provides for the purchase of an attack PURCHASE USED ATTACK PUMPER pumper. The total estimated cost was $25,400.00 He is now able to purchase a Pierce attack pumper from Crown Coach Cor- poration at a total price of $19,022.00 plus additional equipment at $3,400.00 with a July 1 delivery date. 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. 7778 - On May 13, 1975, the Council directed staff ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR to prepare a policy regarding the waiver of THE WAIVER OF GREEN FEES AT greens fees at the Chula Vista Municipal THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL Golf Course. GOLF COURSE City Council Meeting 6 June 10, 1975 Director of Parks and Recreation Hall sub- mitted the proposed policy which would basically exclude the waivers to all ex- cept local high school and college tourna- ments, Chula Vista Junior Golf Championship Tournament and the San Diego County P.G.A. Pro/Am Tournament. Charitable or legitimate The policy is set up so that the Council organizations may waive 50% of the fee to bona fide charitable organizations. Councilman Hyde felt this section should be deleted. Councilman Scott agreed stating that the Council should not be put in the position of determining what is a charitable or legitimate organization. He added that granting waivers was just another way of the City "giving these people "x" number of dollars." Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded resolution by Councilman Egdahl that Section "B" of the proposed resolution be deleted - (deletion of wording starting from "Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved...") Speaking against motion Councilman Hobel indicated his concern about the fact that there will be times that cer- tain groups would come before the Council for this type of waiver which proceeds would be isolated for use within the com- munity. With this proposed amendment, it would restrict these groups from coming to the Council. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of Resolution offered the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote; to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None City Council Meeting 7 June 10, 1975 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM City Attorney Lindberg explained that on June 4, 1975, at the adjourned regular Council meeting, this resolution was ap- proved by the three members present. In order to declare a public necessity of the acquisition of this property, it necessitates a 4/5 vote. Recess The Council recessed at 8:07 p.m. to allow the City Clerk to get a copy of resolution under consideration. The meeting recon- vened at 8:17 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 7768 DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND "H" STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE JOINT USE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR A COURTHOUSE AND RELATED FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE COM- MENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PRO- CEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY~ AND DIRECTING THE CITY M3kNAGER TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE FORMU- LATION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP A FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID PROPERTY AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILI- TIES Conflict of interest Mayor Hamilton stated he would abstain from voting, on the advice of the Attorney, due to a possible conflict of interest. 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: Co~mcilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Mayor Hamilton STATUS REPORT ON TRAFFIC The Directors of Planning and Public Works STUDY submitted a written report regarding Council's directive to proceed with a computerized traffic analysis of the land use and cir- culation elements of the City's General Plan. They reported that work on the study is pro- ceeding as anticipated and the first two City Council Meeting 8 June 10, 1975 runs will be delivered to the County in June or early July: (Run 1: CV General Plan and Run Run 2: General Plan with Agricultural and Reserve area developed). Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. STATUS REPORT - Paul Desrochers, Community Development DJ- SENIOR CITIZENS rector, submitted a report stating that as a result of the Community Development Block Grant, his department conducted a study and determined that a Senior Citizen Information and Referral Office is needed in Chula Vista. Attempts are being made to coordinate the funding and staffing with the County's OSCA program is being made. Mr. Desrochers recommended that the office be launched immediately. Office Space is avail- able at 293 Madrona Street - funds up to $300.00 a month for rent, utilities and cleaning is provided for the Community Development Block Grant. Bicentennial Coor- In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, City dinator's services Clerk Fulasz remarked that it would be her recommendation to have the Bicentennial Coordinator work half time (20 hours a week) at this Center. Vista Program Councilman Egdahl suggested the alternate service of the Vista Program. This was a specific suggestion made by Congressman Van Deerlin regarding this issue. Report approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the report be approved and that a resolution be brought back at the next meeting for a monthly rental agreement for the office space at 293 Madrona Street. Also, that the Vista Program be included as an alternate service. REPORT ON CO,UNITY Community Development Director Desrochers PROFILE BROCHURE reported receiving the following two bids for 5,000 copies of the Community Profile brochure: Conklin Litho $3,964.40 Dimensional Coordinates 3,219.43 City Council Meeting 9 June 10, 1975 Mr. Desrochers recommended that the con- tract be awarded to the low bidder, Dimen- sional Coordinates. In answer to the Council's query, Mr. Desrochers said he would have a mock-up of the brochure to show the Council in approximately three weeks. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted - that the contract be awarded to Dimensional Coor- dinates in the amount of $3,219.43. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT The Historical Site Board recommended the CRITERIA AS GUIDELINES FOR adoption of criteria and guidelines as DECLARING HISTORICAL SITES drafted by staff. Environmental Review Coordinator Reid noted that the criteria is one nationally recognized and adopted by both the City and County of San Diego. Recommendation for City Manager Cole noted that several sites public hearing have been designated by this Committee as historical sites, and therefore, recommended that the matter be set for public hearing. Approval of guidelines It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded and setting public hearing by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that this matter be set for a public hearing on July 1, 1975. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request for specialized The Comprehensive Health Planning Associa- transportation for senior tion, South Bay Health Task Force, requested and disabled citizens that the Council recognize the need for a specialized transportation service for senior citizens and disabled citizens. They sug- gested that incorporated communities of South Bay consider working together on a project such as "Dial-A-Ride" currently being used in E1Cajon. Referred to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded City Manager by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this request be referred to the City Manager. City Council Meeting 10 June 10, 1975 Request for The South Bay YMCA Youth Soccer League soccer fields noted the growing interest in soccer and the lack of fields. They requested that the Council establish soccer fields in the City parks. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this request be referred to the City Manager. MAYOR'S REPORT League Dinner Mayor Hamilton reported that the California League of Cities dinner meeting will be held this month in National City on June 19. He asked that the members of the Council make their reservations with the City Clerk. Testify at hearing Mayor Hamilton reported on his appearance (SB 101) before the Transportation Commission in Sacramento on June 4, 1975 regarding SB 101. The Bill got out of Committee and is on its way to Ways and Means. The Mayor stated that no amendment was put into the Bill and asked that each of the Councilmen get a copy of the Bill and read it as amended. The wording was deleted as it pertained to the priorities for the two corridors: one to the north and one in the South Bay. Council discussion followed regarding the prevalent veto power for the City of San Diego under this Bill, the make-up of the Board, the context of the Bill, and SB 325 monies. Councilman Hobel remarked that he will obtain a copy of the latest version of the Bill for the Council. COUNCILMEN'S COMMENTS Councilman Egdahl's trip On behalf of the Mayor Council, and Coun- cilman Hobel wished Councilman Egdahl and his wife and family a safe and happy trip. (Councilman Egdahl leaves for Europe on Thursday (June 12) for six weeks). City Council Meeting 11 June 10, 1975 "F" Street Parking Councilman Hyde referred to the Mayor's letter written to the Human Resources office on "F" Street regarding the parking situation. He asked if there has been any staff meetings with this Director to try to iron out this problem. City Manager Cole remarked that staff has not met with the Director. Councilman Hyde expressed his feeling that this type of facility is appropriate for the government center core and hoped it could be accommodated rather than have it relocated. Motion for City It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Manager direction by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the City Manager make contact with the local office director to see whe- ther or not any realistic solutions can be arrived at for alleviating the current problem and the anticipated one. Motion to cancel It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded meeting of July 8 by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the meeting of July 8 be cancelled (due to lack of quorum) and a meeting be held on July 29, 1975. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held, at the close of the meeting for litigation purposes. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed to the Redevelopment AGENCY MEETING Agency Meeting at 8:38 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:44 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to the meeting of June 17, 1975. //- ~ ' City Clerk, CM~