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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/05/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 6, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City 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 Redevelopment Operations Desrochers, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall 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 Nobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of April 16 and 22, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Comncilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Michael Kincade, COMMISSIONER Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Com- mission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. APPOiNTmENT OF MAYOR It was moved by Councilman Hob¢l, seconded PRO TEMPORE by Councilman Egdahl and carried that Councilman Scott be appointed as Mayor Pro Tempore. (Councilman Scott abstained) PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE Mayor Hamilton presented Councilman Egdahl TO COUNCILMAN EGDAHL with a plaque in recognition of his ser- vices as Mayor Pro Tempore for the past year. PROCLAMATION - POPPY Mayor Hamilton proclaimed the days of DAYS May 16 and 17 as "Poppy Days" in the City of Chula Vista. Miss Robin Schoneman accepted the procla- mation. ORAL CO~MUNICATIONS Mrs. Carol Sykes Mrs. Sykes and Mr. Newman spoke of the need 111 East Palomar for a four-way stop at East Palomar and Judson noting the steep grade change and the dangerous dip. City Council Meeting 2 May 6, 1975 Mr. Lloyd Newman Mrs. Sykes presented the Council with a list 118 East Palomar of the accidents that occurred at this inter- section during the last year. Referred to Safety It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and sec- Commission onded by Councilman Scott that the matter be referred to the Safety Commission and that they be directed to call a special meeting within two weeks to consider this matter. Referred to City Councilman Hyde suggested that the City Manager Manager be directed to have staff per- sonnel make a spot examination within 24 hours to determine whether or not faster action will be required than the standard study. Discussion of motion Mr. Newman asked that the Police be asked to check the speed limit from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (rush hours that the street is used). Included in motion Councilman Egdahl stated he would include these remarks in his motion; Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Vivian Dennie, Chairman, Mrs. Dennie stated that the Downtown Pro- Downtown Promotion District motion District urges the Council to accept the Gruen and Gruen report and im- plement its findings. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Hamilton recessed to the Redevelop- AGENCY MEETING ment Agency meeting at 7:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. at which time a recess was called. The Council meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - In a written report to the Council, Director CONSIDERATION OF REZONING of Planning Peterson explained that the PROPERTY ON NORTH SIDE OF developer of Hilltop Terraces, a 260 unit TELEGRAPH CP~NYON ROAD, WEST Planned Unit Development, has decided to OF NACION AVENUE EXTENDED redesign the project into a 162 lot sub- FROM R-3-T TO R-1 division named "Hilltop Vista." Accor- dingly, the R-3-T zoning which was to have become effective upon approval of a Planned Unit Development site plan is no longer justified. The Environmental Impact Report, prepared for the Planned Unit Development has been determined to be adequate since no new impacts will result. City Council Meeting 3 May 6, 1975 Hi,'.ll&ide Ordinance In an~we~ to Councilts queries~ Mr~ Peterson explained thHt it was the staff,s recommen- dat~Qn that %he Hillside Modifying District should not apply to property west of 1.805. Councilman Hyde felt it would be appropriate to put the "P" zone on this property. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Ma~or Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public bearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO, 1621 AMENDING ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED It was moved by Councilman Scott that the BY SECTION 35.401 OF THE CITY ordinance be placed on first reading and CODE REZONING THAT CERTAIN that reading of the text be waived by PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH unanimous consent. SIDE OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD WEST OF NACION AVENUE FROM R-5-T Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading TO R-1-P - FIRST 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 PUBLIC HEARING - Planning Director Peterson submitted a de- CONSIDERATION OF tailed analysis of the proposed subdivision TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION in a written report to the Council. He MAP KNOWN AS HILLTOP explained that on the previous item, the VISTA Council rezoned this 29-acre piece of prop- erty to R-1. The subdivision is located on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road west of Nacion Avenue. Mr. Peterson noted the Planning Commission's conditions of approval, City Manager Cole concurred with Mr, Peterson's recommendation of approval suggesting the following modi- fications: 1, Lots adjacent to Nacion Avenue shall either side on or back up to Nacion Avenue. 2, Bike lane should be provided as shown on Section "A" of th~ Telegraph Canyon Road sections. City Council Meeting 4 May 6, 1975 3, Prior to the issuance of building permits~ the developer shall comply with City, Council Resolution No. 6762 regarding public facilities~ Council discussion Discussion ensued on the staff's recommen~ dation and that of the Planning Commission regarding the bicycle path, Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. James Ashbar Mr. Ashbar explained the need to front the representing George three lots on Nacion Avenue - to provide S. Nolte Associates private space in back of the homes away 8333 Clairemont Avenue from commercial activity across the street. San Diego Mr. Ashbar detailed the site layout of the proposed subdivision commenting on the drainage problems and the cost of improving the lots, He added that the developer supports the staff position on the bicycle path for in- corporating that travelway within the street pavement. In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Ashbar explained that the map submitted to the Council dated April 14, 1975 incor- porated the change of street names. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7714 - Offered by Councilman Hobe] the reading of APPROVING THE TENTATIVE of the text was waived with the Planning MAP OF A SUBDIVISION TO Commission's recommendations and adopted BE KNOWN AS HILLTOP VISTA by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott Absent: None Conference suggested City Manager Cole suggested a Council Con- ference be called at which time the staff will present facts discussed at recent workshops regarding the matter of bicycle paths. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson submitted a CONSIDERATION OF PREZONING plat noting the property in question located AND REZONING 3,41 ACRES ON on the south side of Kennedy Street between SOUTH SIDE OF KENNEDY STREET the Handyman side and Second Avenue, The FROM R-3 (COUNTY) AND R~3~G applicantts request involves the develop- TO R~3-M-P ment of the property in the city into City Council Meeting 5 May 6, 1975 multi-family units under R~3-5~ zoning (22+ units per acre)~ The request to annex th~ 1,59 acres of laud in the County was ap~ proved by~ the Planning Commission on April 9, 1975 and ]las been submitted to the Local Agency Fomnation Com~lission, The Planning Commission reviewed the Negative Declaration and certified that it had been prepared in accordance with CEQA 1970, as amended. Mr. Peterson detailed the development plans for the subject property concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation for the adoption of prezoning and rezoning of the 3,41 acres of property to R-3~M-P with development of the property subject to an approved precise plan conforming to the conditions set forth in PCZ-75-C~ Mr. Peterson further recommended that the rezoning should become effective only upon annexation of the 1.59 acres located in the County. The second reading of the ordinance should be withheld pending completion of the annexation. City Attorney's opinion Councilman Scott asked the City Attorney for a legal opinion concerning this recom- mendation. Mr. Lindberg suggested that the ordinance on the prezoning become effective in the event it were annexed to the City. This could be put on second reading but would not become effective until annexation. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. James Patten Mr. Patten stated he was representing the 580 Third Avenue developer and that they concur with the staff's recommendation. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed, ORDINANCE NO~ 1622 ~ It wa~ moy~d by Councilman Scott that the AMENDING ZONING MAP ordinance be plac~d on first reading and ESTABLISHED BY SECTION that reading of the text be waived by 33.401 OF THE CtIULA VISTA unanimous consent. CITY CODE REZONING THAT Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED 165 the text was waived by unanimous consent, FEET SOUTH OF KENNEDY STREET passed and adopted by the following vote, FROM R-3-G TO R-3-M~P ~ to-wit: FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting 6 May 6, 1975 ORDINANCE N0~ 1623 ~ It wa& ~oved by Councilman Scott that the AMENDING ZONING MAPS ordin~n¢~ he ~!aced on first reading and ESTABLISHED BY SECTI0N 33~4Q1 that reading ~f the text be waived by unani~ OF THE CITY cODE PREZON!NG mous co~sent~ with the modification that 1.59 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF this will he a condition upon the annexa- KENNEDY STREET APPROXIMATELy t~on of the property to the City. rather 200 FEET WEST OF SECOND than bold up th~ second reading, AVENUE TO R~3~M~P FIRST READING The motion carried by the following vote to- wit: AYES~ Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent~ None RESOLUTION NO~ 7715 - On March 25~ 1975~ the Council adopted AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7681 Resolution No, 7681 designating the County DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF of San Diego as the Housing Authority for SAN DIEGO AS THE HOUSING the City of Chula Vista~ AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The City has been notified that the resolu- tion must be amended to comply with Sec- tion 34209 of the State Housing Code. 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 In order to secure furnishings at the ear- REJECTING BIDS FOR liest possible date and get the best price FURNISHINGS FOR THE CHULA in a time of rising inflation, the City VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND went out to bid. Seven bids were received; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING however, only one was a complete bid. AGENT TO READVERTISE BIDS the opinion of the City Attorney, this bid FOR SAID FURNISHINGS may not be the lowest due to a disparity between the bid specifications and the bid made in tee area of the required bid bonds. It was recommended that in order to secure a totally competitive bid for the furnish- ings, the City reject all of the current bids~ rearrange the bid specifications and readvertise for bids. Herb Lathan Mr~ Lathan ~aid he was speaking for the 631 Carla Street Library Board, They feel the furnishings Chula Vista should be "first class" and generally~ they should last between 20 and 25 years. The one bid that did come in is obligated as of prices on April 15, 1975~ Mr~ Lathan added that it would be very difficult to coordi- nate bids if they went out to several places and asked that the Council consider this in its deliberations. City Council Meeting 7 May 6, 1975 Bob Boyd Mr, Boyd stated they were one of the six 12449 Odega Court bidders who submitted bids for furnishing San Diego the new Library. He understands that the Patron-Hall bids were "muddled" but his firm submitted a bid that was three-fourths of the total bid. The only thing they did not bid on was the metal shelving. Patron-Hall feels that they submitted their best prices under good faith in the original bid and it should be honored. If the Council rejects the bids and sends it back out, he would request that the interior designer and specifier be eliminated from bidding. Also, the bids that are in the hands of the Purchasing Agent now be sealed or not made available to the bidders in the next go- around. Council discussion In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Boyd stated his firm bid prices on the time of delivery which included a 15% escalation clause. The delivery date would vary from one month to three or four months. City Manager Cole explained the irregu- larities in the bids received. In the new bidding, it will be done on a category basis. As to the delivery, it will be included in the specifications that it would be a 10-month due date. Council discussed the ethics of having the interior designer bid on the furnishings, the specifications on which the bids were made, and fixed-price bids. Continuance requested City Manager Cole indicated that if the Council would continue this item until later on in the meeting, he would call the Purchasing Agent to come in and testify. Motion to schedule for It was moved by Councilman Hobel and sec- Council Conference onded by Councilman Scott that this item be set for the Council Conference to be held Wednesday, May 7, 1975. Councilman Egdahl felt the item should be resolved this evening. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Absent: None City Council Meeting 8 May 6, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7716 - Mr. C. M. Dashiell installed 424 feet of DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF gravity sewer from East Naples Street MONEY WHICH SHOULD BE northerly in the 1000 block of Del Mar ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN Avenue at his own expense. Some property PARCELS OF PROPERTY PRIOR owners along this block have indicated TO MAKING SEWER CONNECTION that they would like to connect to the BECAUSE OF BENEFIT RECEIVED sewer main at this time. The Division BY SAID PARCELS BY THE of Engineering has prepared a cost repay- CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER ment diagram establishing the sewer main INSTALLATION IN THE 1000 construction cost for each property owner BLOCK OF DEL MAR AVENUE who benefits from the recently constructed sewer main. 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. 7717 - The City has met with representatives of APPROVING SOILS ENGINEER Hubbard Construction Company during the AND AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR month of April to schedule and determine SOILS INVESTIGATION OF the scope of the work the contractor is to "J" STREET STORM DRAIN perform to repair the 48" and 54" storm TRENCH BACKFILL drain between East Park Lane and Fourth Avenue. The contractor does not want to uncover the pipe and remove the trench backfill where it meets the original contract specifi- cations. The City will retain a soils engineer to take sufficient soils tests along the entire trench to determine what areas of the trench backfill meet the original project specifications. Director of Public Works Robens requested authorization of the expenditure of $3500 to cover the cost of performing the soils tests. 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 City Council Meeting 9 May 6, 1975 RESOLUTION N0~ 7718 ~ The le~e on the 1972 Oldsmobile sedan AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF maslgned to th~ MayQr expired May 4, 1975. MAYOR'S SEDAN AND Ball Leasing~ the Le~sor~ will sell the APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS vehicle to the Cit~ for $2,550~80 including sales tax, Funds are not available in ac- count 01~11~5 for the purchase{ therefore, it is requested that $],550~00 be appro- priated from the unappropriated reserves. 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. 7719 ~ At its meeting of April 15, 1975~ the AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE Council authorized the expenditure of funds OF FUNDS FOR REMODELING in the amount of $1,500 for remodeling of FIRE ADMINISTRATION the Fire Administration Conference Room to CONFERENCE ROOM FOR USE accommodate the Community Development De- BY CO~4UNITY DEVELOPMENT partment~ A resolution authorizing funds in this amount is needed prior to payment of costs associated with the remodeling. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by uaanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Vote changed Councilman Hyde asked that his "yes" vote to on Library Resolution schedule the matter of the Library furnish- ings bidding to the Council Conference tomor- row be changed to a "no" vote. The motion therefore, failed and the City Hanager was asked to call the Purchasing Agent and have him come to the meeting tonight to testify on this matter. Mayor ~lamilton stated that~ on the advise of the Attorney, he is abstaining from dis- cussion and vote on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest, RESOLUTION No. 7720 - Three years ago~ the City Council adopted a APPROVING BAY GENERAL resolution endorsing the Community Hospital CO~4UNITY HOSPITAL AND TAX- of Chula Vista project allowing them to EXEMPT BONDS AND NOTES TO finance their new construction with tax BE ISSUED THEREBY AND ACCEPTING free bonds, No financial obligation nor any THE GIFT OF A HOSPITAL FACILITY responsibility involving the operation of TO BE ACQUIRED THEREBY the hospital itself was made - only an endorsement by the City plus an indication City Council Meeting 10 May 6, 1975 of a willingness to accept the facility at the end of 30 years as a gift. The presently doctor~owned Bay General Com~ munity Hospital now wishes to transfer that interest tQ a non,profit corporation under the same type of arrangement, City Cleft Fulasz noted for the record that she has ~eCeiYed seven letters in support of Bay Generalts plan to convert to a non~ profit hospital from the following: Dewey Baggett, Executive Director, Hospital Council of San Diego and Imperial Counties; Richard F. ,Yacobsen~ Executive Director, Comprehensive Health Planning Association; John Day, Management Analyst, 8ay General Hospital; Hellen M. Snortland, Administrator, Community Hospital of Chula Vista; Loretta ttamilton and Thomas Seagren employed by Bay General Hospital and Jean Hall White, Director of Volunteers, Bay General Hospital. 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, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: gayor Hamilton Recess A recess was called at 10:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIST Director of Planning Peterson explained OF CONSULTANTS QUALIFIED that in order for a firm to qualify, it must TO PREPARE APPLICATIONS establish that it employs directly or by FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT contract, experts in the following fields: REPORTS acoustics, air quality, archaeology, biology, economics, engineering, geology, hydro- logy, planning, sociology, soils, traffic, and water quality. Based on qualifications, the Planning staff has established the following qualified firms: Copley International, La Jolla Envista, Inc,, Anaheim Inter-City Engineers, San Diego 01son Laboratories~ Inc., Anaheim Snipes & Salerno, San Diego Westec Services, Inc., San Diego/Tustin Wilsey & Ham, San Diego/Foster City VTN Consolidated, San D~ego/Irvine Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. City Council Meeting ll May 6, 1975 REPORT ON RESIGNAT[ON OF Director of Park~ and Recreation Hall sub- TENNIS PROFESSIONAL AT mitred a written report in which he dis- SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE cussed the reevaluation of the existing contract with Mr..lack Pepiot~ Tennis Professional. Analysis of the contract indicates that the Profe,sional is respon- sible for 224 hours of supervision per month~ Mr. Pcplot stated that he averages 316 hours per month, Included in the budget is a proposal for $500 per month salary to be paid to the Tennis Professional along with payment for 520 hours part-time leadership during the time the Professional would not be re- quired to supervise the tennis center. Mr, Pepiot, however, felt that he could more adequately fulfill the requirements necessary to accomplish his goal as a Tennis Professional by accepting another position. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret. REPORT ON TREE REMOVAL At the Council meeting of April 22, Mr. AT 440 "J" STREET Joseph W. Rauscher of 440 "J" Street re- quested permission to remove his Brazilian Pepper trees in front of his home. The Council directed the staff to investigate the cost of replacing these trees with specimen trees. Director of Public Works Robens reported that the tree for this block is the Liquid Amber tree and replace ment of the Brazilian Peppers with a 6" diameter Liquid Amber tree is about $285 plus shipping and installation charges, Mr. Robens further commented that in the past his staff has refused the removal of 18 Brazilian Pepper trees when residents complained the trees were dirty and messy. The last street tree census shows more than 2900 Brazilian Peppers in the City. It was noted that Mr. Rauscher was not in the audience to testify at this time. Mr. Roberts reported that Mr. Rauscher in- dicated he would not commit himself beyond paying $30 or $40 for a tree, Mr. Roberts explained to him that his recommendation would remain the same to the Council ~ that the street tree not he removed, Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and sec- onded by Councilman ftyde that the report be accepted. City Council Meeting 12 Hay 6, 1975 REPORT ON !b~4EDIATE tn a report to the Council, Director of SPACE NEEDS OF THE Public Works Rohens noted the crowded con- ENGINEERING DIVISION ditions in the Engineering Division due to the addition of five personnel since 1971. He recommended the renting of a trailer (10~ x 40') to house five to six working stations until such time as the department moves to their new quarters (old Library), The cost of renting the trailer would be approximately $1103.30 a month, Council discussion In answer to the CounciI"s questions, Mr. Robens said he has one CETA employee. He would envision having the trailer on the premises for approximately 1~1/2 years. Councilman Scott commented that he and Councilman Hobel viewed the engineering offices and felt that perhaps a different layout of the desks and possible use of the Conference Room could be used in lieu of the trailer, Councilman Hyde indicated that based on need, he would agree to renting the trailer but would rather see it at the #2 or #3 location as submitted on the staff's plat. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde and sec- onded by Councilman Egdahl that the report be accepted and authorize Public Works' rental of the trailer to be sited on either locations #2 or ~3 at the discretion of the City Manager. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes Councilmen Scott, ttobel Absent: None RECOMblENDATIONS FOR The Parks and Recreation Commission for- REVISING CITY ORDINANCE warded its recommendations pertaining to NO. 911 (Dance Ordinance) the Dance Ordinance, One addition that was made was a recommendation that a noise abatement clause be included which would comply with the State law. Curfew hour Councilman Scott questioned Section 11.73 - Curfew hours, He noted that most dances close at 12 o~clock and this was omitted from the proposal and the words t'after the prevailing curfew hour" was inserted, He felt it ahould he just 12;00 o'clock~ City Council Meeting 13 May 6, 1975 Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Com- mission Kincade said they were under the impression that there is a double curfew in the CityI 10~00 p.m. for a certain age and 12600 p.m. for another age. Chaperones In answer to the Council's questions~ Mr. Kincade explained that one chaperone for each 100 students was the number recom- mended by the representative of the Police Department. It was also felt that only t~o policemen were needed to patrol the event. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter he referred to the staff for review and recommendation. RESOLUTION NO, 7721 Noting that Purchasing Agent Espinosa REJECTING BIDS FOR arrived at the meeting, Mayor ltamilton FURNISHINGS FOR THE reopened item No, 7. CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND AUTHORIZING Mr. Espinosa testified that the City did THE PURCHASING AGENT TO not receive responsive bids - 725 line READVERTISE FOR BIDS items were in the bids. He received three complaints from local businesses who stated they did not have sufficient time to bid on the furnishings. The one bid received from the interior designer, Marshall Brown, had some dis- crepancies in the bid whereby Mr. Brown was tacking on the charge of his bid bond and performance bond and interest. In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Espinosa stated that it was his opinion that it was not proper for the interior designer to make up the specifications and then bid on them. He should be avail- able for evaluation of the bids and this is not possible if he submits a bid. Mr. Espinosa remarked that he can have the notice to go out to bid in this Sunday's publication with an opening bid date of June 12. There is a clause inserted in the specifi- cations whereby the City would accept alternate brands of furnishings. City Managers comments Mr. Cole remarked that one of the other interior designers interviewed for this Job h&d the same type package -- he would design and furnish the new library. This is not an unheard way of handling such a project. City Council Meeting 14 May 6, 1975 Mr, Espinosa declared that normally in governmental agency bidding, there is that condition that the designer cannot hid on the project, Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott~ , . .with the modification that the interior decorator not be allowed to bid on this, . Resolution carried The offer of the Resolution carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton~ Hyde Noes; Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT Grant approved by Mayor Hamilton announced that he was called Council for Community today by Congressman Van Deerlin's office Block Act and informed that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has approved and re- leased $238~000 for Community Block Grant program for Chula Vista. League Dinner The next League of California Cities dinner meeting will be held in E1Cajon on May 15. Mayor Hamilton asked that the Councilmen make their reservations with the City Clerk. Bus Tour The City Council is planning a bus tour on Saturday, May 10 at which the public is invited. Speakers at Mayor's Mayor Hamilton commented that Mr. Erickson Breakfast and his Executive Vice-President spoke at the Mayor's Breakfast on Monday, May 5. They will be back next week and will meet with the staff. They are the proposed developers of the Plaza del Rey shopping center, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Meeting with Sweetwater City Manager Cole reported that he had a Authority meeting with representatives of the Sweet~ water Authority this week regarding sphere of influence~ They are attempting to acquire California~Ponerican Water Company. It was their opinion that the City should be served by one water delivery agency as opposed to two as is now the case~ City Council Meeting 15 May 6, 1975 CETA employees City Manager Cole reported that the City received a letter from the CETA coordinator in the County in which he asked that a freeze be placed on hiring or filling yacancies ~n CETA pending more clarity on the status of funds, Bus Tour City Manager Cole indicated that the bus tour scheduled for Saturday, May 10 may have to be cancelled depending on the number of Councilmen that can attend, COUNCIL'S COMMENTS Landscaping of new businesses Councilman Scott discussed the landscaping requirement for new businesses coming into the City~ however, after a given period of time, the landscaping is not kept up. He wondered if an ordinance should be drawn up or whether there was an ordinance now on the books which can be enforced~ Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for report back to City Council. LEAST TURN Councilman Scott referred to a newspaper article which indicated that there were 35 nesting places in the marsh lands in Chula Vista for these birds but that they are becoming an endangered species due to the motorcyclists going down there. Referred to Environmental It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Control Commission and by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously City Attorney carried that this matter be referred to the Environmental Control Commission and the legality to the City Attorney. Staff direction Mayor Hamilton directed that the staff regarding access at East check into the area end of "H" Street in "H" Street the Southwestern College Estates where the school is now building~ Motor vehi- cles, four-wheel drives and dune buggies are using the area to get into the canyon. The Mayor asked that the staff check into this and work with the school district to fix this access so that it won't be so easily accessible for those vehicles, ECC APP0~NTMENTS ~t was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried th~t the following appointments be made to the ECC~ Mr~ George Gillow Mrs. Meredith Roeder City Council Meeting 16 May 6, 1975 Councilman Hyde asked that a letter be written to all of the candidates notifying them of the Council's selections and thanking them for their interest in ap- plying. Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded to John Heuman by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Manager prepare a suitable reply to Mr. Heuman's letter regarding the eucalyptus trees at Hilltop and Telegraph Canyon Park. The letter to be signed by the Mayor. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded TO THE REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM that Mayor Hamilton be appointed as al- ternate. LETTER REGARDING Councilman Hyde referred to the letter GOLF FEES received from Councilman Leon Williams of San Diego concerning golf fees for residents and non-residents. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to whether or not the City should have a rate adjustment for golfing fees for the City of Chula Vista. Councilman Scott asked that the motion be amended to state that the report be sub- mitted at budget time. City Manager Cole stated he would have a report ready for the Council at the next meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Resignation from Don B. Mr. Donald B. Johnson, President of the Johnson, Downtown Parking Downtown Parking and Promotional District and Promotional District submitted his resignation due to an em- ployment to the Los Angeles area. Mr. Johnson recommended Mr. Alphonsus J. Houtkamp, present owner of Harvey's Bakery on 328 Third Avenue to fill his unexpired term (November 1976). Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded with regret by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter be sent to Mr. Johnson thanking him for the fine job on this Committee. City Council Meeting 17 May 6, 1975 Request from Community Th~ Board of Trustees and hospital staff Hospital of Chula Vista of the Community Hospital requested that for reconsideration of the Council reconsider its previous re- request for traffic light quest for a traffic light at the inter- section of Brandywine and Telegraph Canyon Road. Director of Public Works Robens noted that on November 5, 1974, the Council accepted his report that traffic signals at this intersection not be installed at this time due to a widening of Telegraph Canyon Road at Brandywine Avenue. The widening has just been completed and the road will be striped on May 6. It was the opinion of the Public Works Director that this will eliminate the need for a traffic signal. Surveys will be made throughout the year to determine this intersection's need for a traffic signal. City Manager Cole concurred with this recommendation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommen- dation be accepted. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this item be reconsidered within six months after the hospital comes into opera- tion. Included as part Councilman Scott stated he would include of motion this as part of his motion; Councilman Hyde agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Verified claim for The Government Employees Insurance Com- damages - Government pany on behalf of Samuel Littera, 1650 Employees Insurance Company Hotel Circle, San Diego, has filed a veri- for Samuel Littera fled claim for damages in the amount of $44S.52 claiming that on March 5, 1975, while stopped at the intersection of Hill- top and "H" Street, a police vehicle col- lided with his automobile. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investi- gation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:17 p,m. to the Conference scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 1975 at 4;30 p.m.