HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/09/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday September 10, 1974
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was
held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center,
276 Fourth Avenue, with the following
Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City
Manager Bourcier, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens,
Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Finance Grant,
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Assistant City Attorney
Beam
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 and seconded
by Councilman Scott that the minutes of
the meeting of September 3, 1974 be approved,
copies having been sent to each Councilman.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent; None
Abstain: Councilmen Hobel and Egdahl
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Paul Legler,
member of the Environmental Control Com-
mission, as guest commissioner for this
evening.
OATH OF OFFICE The City Clerk administered the Oath of
Office to the following newly-appointed
commissioners:
Thomas A. Emmons - Board of Appeals
Joseph G. Lagnese - International Friendship
Pamela Woodberry - Library Board of Trustees
PRESENTATION ON COOPERATIVE Assistant City Attorney Beam referred to
AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROCESS his written report to the Council concern-
ing the County Regional Organizational
Structure for Air Resources Management.
He $~ated'he wished to amend his recommen-
dations as follows:
1. Endorse the County proposal as it
has been modified by the Air Quality
Task Force's recommendation.
2. That the Council offer a resolution
endorsing the Comprehensive Planning
Organization's going forth on a ~nage-
merit Parking Plan on a County-wide basis.
City Council Meeting 2 September 10, 1974
Larry Taylor Mr. Taylor discussed the alternative ways
Environmental Management, in which this region can meet its obliga-
County of San Diego tions on air quality while still main-
taining its local controls, tie stressed
that it must be a cooperative effort --
each individual city in the County must
be involved in this, The time has come
to stop reacting to EPA's proposals and
"start solving our own problems."
Mr. Taylor discussed the proposed coopera-
tive planning process for regional air
resources management.
Peter Sachs Mr. Sachs discussed the Parking Management
Regional Planner, CPO Plan noting that EPA, to carry out the
Clean Air Act of 1970, stated that beginning
January 1, 1975, they will implement the
controls of land use and transportation
activities through project by project re-
view and decision processes.
Mr. Sachs commented on three alternatives
available to the local governments:
1. Take no action and have EPA perform
project by project review of local
land use and transportation projects.
If this is the case, EPA will be pre-
pared to come in and require their
reviews and make their decisions on
an individual project basis.
2. Negotiate with EPA individually and
ask them to delegate to each city
the indirect source of the parking
facilities review function.
3. CPO is encouraging this alternate:
to develop this plan through the
regional agency (Council of Govern-
ments).
Council discussion The Council discussed the various aspects
of the Plan with Mr. Sachs and Mr. Taylor.
Resolation to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the Council accept the revised recom-
mendations of the Assistant City Attorney
and bring back a resolution endcrsing
the County policy, as modified.
Councilman Hyde requested that the City
Clerk include in the next mailing all the
material pertaining to this item.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Offret ~lr. 0ffret invited the Hayer and the Council
1409 Ocala Court to ride in the Fiesta de la Luna parade on
Chula Vista Saturday, October S at 12:00 noon. He
mentioned that the Children's parade will
be held this year on Sunday, October 6,
1974. Mr. Offret gave the Council a status
report on the Fiesta plans.
City Council Meeting 3 September 10, 1974
Clarence Knight Mr. Knight discussed the problem of cats
176 Jefferson Street in the City indicating that this was a
Chula Vista "noise problem." He felt that cooperation
of the people was necessary in order to
contain these animals.
Kathr)rn Moore Mrs, Moore urged the Council and audience
1134 Tobias Drive to attend the Transportation Workshop
Chula Vista meeting to be held Thursday, September 12,
1974.
PUBLIC HEARING - In a report to the Council, Director of
CONSIDERATION OF NOISE Planning Peterson stated that the California
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL Government Code requires each city and
PLAN county to incorporate a Noise Element
into its General Plan by September 20,
1974. On August 14, 1974, the Planning
Commission approved the Noise Element
(Resolution PCM-74-18).
Mr. Peterson referred to the Noise Element
Plan, commenting that the staff con-
ducted a work program to insure that the
Element fulfilled the State guidelines
for determining noise levels, mapping
noise contours and assessing the noise
impact upon the community, He noted the
various locations in the City where the
noise impact was the highest.
Councilman Hyde commented that schools
should be deserving of the same consider-
ations given to parks, recreation areas and
hospitals.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
the public hearing was opened.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either
for or against, the hearing was declared
closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 7444 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading
ADOPTING NOISE ELEMENT of the text was waived by unanimous con-
OF THE CHULA VISTA sent, passed and adopted by the following
GENERAL PLAN vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORT ON PARK RANGER City Manager Thomson reported that the
City is now recruiting, under the PEP
program, a Park Warden.
The City is now waiting for County ap-
proval of the position since they manage
the PEP funds.
City Council Meeting 4 September 10, 1974
CITY DISPLAY AT NATIONAL City Manager Thomson passed around a photo-
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE graph showing the display booth and proposed
display. The City's S0% share of the cost
(along with Rohr Industries) will come to
approximately $1,000.
Mr, Greg Smith, Administrative Analyst,
explained that Rohr will pay for its share
plus moving and freight expenses.
Motion to bring back resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that a resolution be brought back endorsing
the project and ~pprop~iatihg the necessary
funds.
CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF Director of Planning Peterson explained that
CENTURY 21, FLOYD-BOLTZ on August 14~ 1974, the Planning Commission,
REALTORS, OF PLANNING by a S-1 vote in favor of approving the
CO~ISSION DENIAL OF appeal, denied the appeal [affirmative ac-
REQUEST TO CHANGE COLORS tion requires a vote of the majority (four
OF WALL SIGN AT ORANGE AND members) of the total membership of the
MELROSE SHOPPING CENTER Commission].
The applicants wish to use their national
colors of brown and gold on a wall sign in-
stead of the established color theme of
blue and white for the shopping center lo-
cated on the northwesterly corner of Orange
and Melrose Avenues. Hr. Peterson added
that two major tenants, Alpha Beta and
Sprouse Reitz, use their standard logos
and colors -- these exceptions were made at
the outset of the shopping center plan.
The sign color scheme was approved for the
center in 1970 in order to produce a co-
ordinated appearance.
Council discussion The Council discussed other shopping centers
in the City and the approval given to major
tenants for their national logos.
Councilman Scott commented that the shape
and type of signs sets the tone, such as
the Longs and Vons signs on Third and L
Streets, and the Big Bear sign across from
the Fed-P~art shopping center. He remarked
that the policy shouldn't be to allow major
tenants to use their national logo$:and the
local small tenants made to conform to the
ordinance.
Appeal approved It was moved by Mayor Itamilton, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car-
ried that the appeal be approved.
Staff to review ordinance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the staff be directed to review the
provision of the ordinance and make amend-
ments to the City Council which they feel
are appropriate.
City Council Meeting 5 Septem~r 10, 1974
Mayor Hamilton commented on Councilman
Scott's suggestion that the major tenants
be brought into this, if not by color, then
by design of the sign.
REPORT ON REQUEST OF City Attorney Lindberg ~reported that Propo-
CITY OF MODESTO TO sltion 17 would prevent construction of the
OPPOSE PROPOSITION 17 New Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River.
The Federal Courts have denied all appeals
by the group opposing the construction de-
claring that the EIR process was properly
adhered to. Mr. Lindberg commented on the
propriety and constitutionality of allowing,
on a ~tate-wid~ basis, the prevention of a
project that is essentially a narrowly-
regional basis which does not affect the
majerity of the people in the State. He
felt that if Propositien 17 passes, there
would be serious legal questions and the
matter would be taken to Court.
Motion for ne action It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the
Council take no position on this request
(by the City of Modesto).
No second to motion The motion died for lack ef second.
Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded
by Mayor Hamilton that a reselution be
brought back in opposition to Proposition
17.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hobel,
Egdahl
Noes: Councilman Hyde
Absent: None
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car-
ried that the Consent Calendar be approved
and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 7443 ~ On June 18, 1974 (Resolution No. 7333), the
ESTABLISHING THE REQUIRED Council approved the application for the
BUDGETARY ACCOUNTS FOR THE Crime Specific Burglary Grant. The effective
CRIM~ SPECIFIC BURGLARY dates are from October 1, 1974 through
GRANT PROPOSAL NO. 1474 September 30, 1973 with a grant request of
$29,77g.00. The City will receive $28,289.00
from the grant.
This re~olution estmblishes the required
trust fund and budget accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. 7446 - Director of Public Works Cole requested
APPROVING EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT that the agreement be extended for a ten-
WITH MAINSTEM, INC., IMPLEMENTA- month period starting September 1, 1974
TION AND OPERATION OF AN AUTO- and extending through June 30, 1975 with
MOTIVE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT the following changes in the contract:
SYSTEM
City Council Meeting 6 September 10, 1974
Monthly service charge changed from $1.96
to $2.18 per power unit and from $0.20 to
$0.25 per non-power unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 7447 - On April 10, 1974, the Planning Department
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN and Engineering Division approved tentative
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND Parcel Map No, 3~74 for thi§ property. One
ANTHONY J. COSTELLO AND condition of approval was for an agreement
THOMAS LEWIS FOR THE DEFERRAL in which the owners agree to install public
OF THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC improvements on the unnamed street located
IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO at the rear of their property. The Council,
138 MINOT AVENUE on August 6, 1974, accepted a petition to
form a 1911 Improvement Act District for
full improvements on this street. The
property owners (138 Minot Avenue) have
agreed to install their improvements at the
time the unnamed street is improved under
the 1911 Act, and have executed a lien
agreement to serve as a performance guarantee.
RESOLUTION NO. 7448 - Wilco Construction Company has requested a
GRANTING EXTENSION OF twenty-working-day extension of time
TIME, GAS TAX PROJECT #163, on its contract due to strike conditions.
BAY BOULEVARD BETWEEN "L" The Division of Engineering recommends ap-
AND PALOMAR STREETS proval. This will extend the contract
completion date to October 10, 1974.
(End of Consent Calendar)
RESOLUTION NO. 7449 - The applicants have applied for an encroach-
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ment permit to install six 10' x 8" diameter
THE CITY AND THOMAS A. DOYLE posts as part of exterior remodeling and
'POR ENCROACHMENT PE~IlT AND landscaping design for their existing building.
ENCROACH~.~NT MAINTENANCE AND
REMOVAL FOR OCEAN FRESH FdSH AT
183 BROADWAY-IN ~tE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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. 7450 - The following bids were received:
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE Plan I Plan II
PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE INSURANCE AND APPROPRIATING Primary and Primary and
ADDITIONAL FUNDS Excoss of S Excess of 10
million com- million com-
bined single bined single
limit limit
Imperial In- $S1,925 $53,875
surance Co.
llarbor Insur- $68,064 No Quote
ance Company
Maryland In- $96,632 $103,076
City Council Meeting 7 September 10, 1974
It was recommended that the low bid of
Imperial Insurance Company with Creaser
Price Agency be approved and that Plan II
be accepted.
Director of Finance Grant reported that the
low bid exceeds the 1974-75 budget by
$7,925 and requested a special appropria-
tion of $7,925 from the General Fund Surplus.
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. 7451 - Based on reports by Chief of Police l¥inters
PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL and Administrative Analyst Smith, the City
APPROPRIATION~ OF FUNDS FOR Manager recommended the use of the Euthanair
REPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR AND Chamber as the most humane disposal method
MOTOR FOR ANIMAL SHELTER for animals.
EUTHANAIR CHAMBER
It was also recommended that the sum of
$2,500 be appropriated from the unappropri-
ated surplus of the General Fund to cover
the cost of a new unit. On July 22, 1974
the Inspectors from the State Department
of Weights and Measures ordered the pre-
sent vacuum chamber at the Animal Shelter
shut down as it did not meet State standards.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the report be accepted.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous con-
sent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7452 - The applicant proposes to construct four (4)
APPROVING PRECISE PLAN FOR industrial warehouse buildings at the north-
INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE west corner of Bay Boulevard and G Street.
BUILDINGS AT 388 BAY This will be comprised of 70,000 square
BOULEVARD - CFLIRLES feet of building area on 5.1 acres of
0FFERMAN property. This property was previously
approved as the site of Dixieline Lumber
Company which firm has now decided not to
proceed.
In a written report to the Council, the
Director of Planning detailed the proposal.
He noted that the Planning Commission voted
4-1 on August 14, 1974 for approval of the
Precise Plan subject to certain conditions
as delineated in Resolution No. PCM-74-19.
City Council Meeting 8 September 10, 1974
Council comments In answer to Councilman Hyde's query,
Director of Planning Peterson reported that
the Planning Commission gave no specific
conditions of approval in regard to the
signs; however, by implication, a free-
standing sign of eighty square feet would
be allowed. The staff is currently re-
viewing signing on the Bayfront and this
will be before the Council next Tuesday
(September 17).
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde with the follow-
ing amendment: the provision that the fol-
lowing statement be deleted:
(4) Freestanding sills limited to an
area of eighty square feet and
wall signs of ten square feet.
Reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, the resolution was passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen l~de, Egdahl, Scott,
Hobel, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Charles Offerman Mr. 0fferman stated he is in agreement with
331L Street the Planning staff's request and recommenda-
Chula Vista tions. As to the signs, he has no idea what
his tenants will require, They will have
to adhere to the general regulations or
appeal it if they are in disagreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 7453 - The total amount allocated to the City of
APPROVING THE PROPOSED Chula Vista by the County for the expendi-
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ture of 1974 State bond funds was $177,131
FRED H. ROHR AND GREG with $146,096 designated for the develop-
ROGERS PARKS IN THE CITY ment of Rohr Park and $31,035 designated
OF CHULA VISTA AS REQUIRED for the phase development of Greg Rogers
BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Park.
IN THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
MONIES FOR DEVELOPMENT Director of Parks and Recreation Hail ex-
plained that the next step in the appli-
cation process, which must be completed
prior to the submittal of the final grant
application to the State on September 15,
1974 is the approval of the development
plans for these two parks.
~r~ Hall submitted the plans to the Council
showing the proposed recreational improve-
ments and landscaping.
Council discussion Councilman Hyde questioned whether the
Council was "locked in" to this expenditure
in any way.
~. Hall noted that the Ad-Hoc Committee
on this bond money gave Rohr Park a high
priority because it was the green belt
compl~menting the Sweetwater Park. The
emphasis this year was for park development
rather than land acquisition.
Councilman Hyde indicated that he was under the
opinion, from comments made by ~. Hall at a
previous meeting, that the Council had the
option to make modifications in these ex-
penditures.
City Council Meeting 9 September 10, 1974
Mr, Greg Smith, Administrative Analyst,
declared that there was very little time
for the staff to apply for this particular
grant. On July 3, 1974~ the Council ap-
proved the County's priority plans for
these grant funds. On August 6, 1974, the
Council approved a resolution applying for
the grant at which time these monies were
delineated. Mr. Smith stated that the
Council is, in fact, "locked in" to this
allocation since it did file a notice of
intent and the deadline date is September
15, 1974.
Recess A recess was called at 8:55 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
City Manager's comments Mr. Thomson explained that the staff pre-
pared a "package" so that if the Council
wished to move ahead now, in terms of the
funds ($177,000 for Rohr Park), it may do
so. This grant is set up on a September
deadline, However, if the Council desires
to approach it from a different process
and have it go through the C.I.P. process,
the City would not lose the money as long
as the City makes use of it by 1980.
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall
explained that the $177,000 + funds is the
total amount of funds to be given to the
City, The only exception is that, at the
end of the program, if there Are surplus
funds, the City must reapply for it.
Motion to hold over It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded
for next year by Councilman ttobel that this be held over
until next year, and that it be put into the
C.I,P. Program, and that it be brought back
to the Council during the next budget ses-
sion,
Discussion Councilman Hobel suggested it be considered
during Council's review of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
Councilman Scott cautioned any delay in
this matter due to the inflation factor.
tte felt it was incumbent upon the Council
to act now.
Motion withdrawn Mayor tlamilton withdrew his motion. (At
this time Councilman Hobel did not withdraw
his second, so the motion stands.)
Approving a portion of Councilman Hyde questioned whether the
the Plan Council could approve $50,000 for a portion
of the Rohr Park development and the
balance of the money for development and
land acquisition associated with Creg
Rogers.
Flexibility in Plan Mr. Wittemberg, Assistant to the City
Manager, declared that the Council would
be limited in its freedom of action to the
two project areas (Rohr and Greg Rogers)
based on the fact that an Environmental
City Council Meeting 10 September 10, 1974
Impact Report was submitted and a Statement
of Overriding Considerations was made. If
there was less of an impact upon the project
area~ it might be done; however, with the
greater impact upon a project area, the
Council would be restrained from making
this modification.
City Manager Thomson commented that the two
grants are separate -- the Council can go
ahead with the $31,000 for Greg Rogers and
hold the other grant over for review.
Second withdrawn Councilman Hobel withdrew his second to the
Mayor's motion.
Motion for approval of It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the
portion of Plan Council approve the Greg Rogers portion
of the grant request as proposed by the
staff and the balance of that portion
for Rohr Park not be pursued at this time.
The funds that were considered for Rohr
Park would be considered to be in the
Park Land Development and Acquisition
project for next year.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
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,
Egdahl
Noes; Councilman Hyde
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7454 - The City has received a bill from Aztec
PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL Bus Lines in the amount of $300 to cover
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS the cost of repainting one of the buses
FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY (from blue and orange to the newly-chosen
AZTEC BUS LINES color plan of red, white and blue).
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous con-
sent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1570 - At the Council meeting of September 3, 1974,
ADOPTING UNIFORM BUILDING the ordinance to adopt this Code was placed
CODE, 1973 EDITION, THE on first reading. The San Diego Chapter
APPENDIX AND AMENDMENTS - of International Conference of Building
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Officials has approved the adoption of this
Code by all jurisdictions within the County.
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this
reading and adopted ordinance be placed on second reading and
adopted and that reading of the text be
waived by unanimous consent.
City Council Meeting 11 September 10, 1974
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde,
Egdahl, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7455 - On April 24, 1974, the Planning Commission
ADOPTING STATEMENT OF adopted EIR-7~2 for application bf the
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS 'tH" i Hillside Modifying District to various
IN ADOPTION OF HILLSIDE properties. Since serious adverse con-
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND sequences were identified in the EIR, a
CERTIFYING THAT EIR-74-2 Statement of Overriding Considerations
WAS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE has been prepared under the provisions of
WITH~EQA 1970 AS /%MENDED Section 33.610 J of the City Code.
IN THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous con-
sent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott
Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1548 - This ordinance was placed on first reading
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE o~ August 6, 1974. On August 13, 1974, the
TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 18 second reading and adoption ~(~ deferred
PARCEES LYING IN THE HILLSIDE until a full Council would be present.
AREA TO THE EAST OF 1-805 -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this
reading and adopted ordinance be placed on second reading 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, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: Coundilmen Ho~el, Hamilton
Absent: None
MAYOR'S REPORT
LEAGUE OF CITIES DINNER MEETING Mayor Hamilton announced that the next
League Dinner will be held at The Olen~,
Chula Vista ~nicipal Golf Course, on
September 19th, with the City of Chula
Vista hosting the event.
EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor llamilton, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously
carried that an Executive Session be called,
at the close of the business meeting, for
personnel and pending litigation purposes.
City Council Meeting 12 September 10, 1974
COUNCIL COMmeNTS
LANDSCAPING OF FACILITIES Councilman Scott questioned whether there
was anything in the ordinance requiring
the upkeep of existing landscaping when
businesses, such as service stations,
change hands.
City Attorney Lindberg confirmed that the
ordinance requires that the landscaping
be installed and maintained.
Councilman Scott questionod the City's
procedure in checking zoning violations.
Director of Planning Peterson explained
that zoning violations are checked on a
complaint basis - there is no systematic
method of reviewing the City by quadrants
or other methods.
Councilman Scott felt there should be another
m~:hod of checking rather than the complaimt
basis to see if, in fact, the zoning laws
are being enforced.
Councilman Hyde indicated that the Council
could address themselves to this matter on
their forthcoming bus tour of the City.
TRANSPORTATION WORKSHOP Councilman Hobel urged the Council, staff
and community residents to attend the
Transportmti0n Workshop to be held at
Castle Park High School on Thursday,
September 12 at 7:30 p.m.
SECURITY LIGHTING AT PARKS In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry,
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall
reported that his staff is now meeting
with the San Diego Gas and Electric
Company representatives to discuss extra
lighting of some of the parks. Considera-
tion is being given to the "dawn-to-dusk"
lights.
RESOLUTION C0~NDING It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
SANDRA KESHKA by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car-
ried that a resolution be brought back
congratulating Sandra Keshka on her recent
achievement in swimming the English Channelf
COUNCIL BUS TOUR Councilman Hyde referred to his suggestion
made two weeks ago (August 27, 1974) to
have the Council tour the City looking
at new developments. He suggested the
dates of September 21, 28 or October 5,
1974.
Motion for staff direction It wa5 moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car-
ried that the City Manager be directed to
City Council Meeting 13 September 10, 1974
select one of the three dates which would
be appropriate for this bus tour.
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT Councilman Egdahl referred to the booklet
received by the Council concerning the
relationship of the incorporated cities and
the San Diego Flood Control District and
requesting this city~ entrance into
that District.
City Manager Thomson stated that he will
be submitting a report to the Council
which will cover the Flood Insurance and
all its benefits. This will be brought
to the Council next week.
WRITTEN CO~qUNICATIONS
CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. Mrs. Parks questioned the necessity of
CAROL L. PARKS, 769 NEPTUNE doubling the dog fees and asked if the
COURT, CHULA VISTA City was providing a free service for
spaying animals. She also asked about the
fees for redemption and wondered if the
City had any regulations on the control
of cats.
Motion for reply It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car-
ried that a polite letter be written to
Mrs. Parks responding to her comments.
REQUEST TO HOLD ARTS The Downtown Association requested a
AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL waiver of the ordinance regulating side-
walk sales in order to hold its annual
Arts and Crafts Festival on September 19,
20 and 21, 1974. They also requested
that the area be swept either late
evening on the 18th or early morning on
the 19th.
Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously car-
ried that permission be granted.
REQUEST FOR CHANGES IN The Board of Directors of the Chamber of
THE MOBILE HOME ORDINANCE Commerce endorsed the recommendations of
its Legislative Action Committee regarding
the Mobile Home Ordinance. They requested
that the Council assist them in obtaining
these necessary changes.
Support of request It waa moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car-
ried that the Chamber be supported in
this request.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session
at 9151 p.m. and the meeting reconvened
at 11104 p.m.
City Council Meeting 14 September 10, 1974
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COF~ISSION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that ~,~r. Wayne Smith be appointed to the
Planning Commission (to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. David "Bud" Wilson).
MEETING RESCHEDULED It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the meeting of September 12, 1974
(Disclosure of Assets Workshop and Joint
Meeting with Parks and Recreation Com-
mission) be rescheduled for Wednesday,
September 18, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at
ll:08~p.m, to the meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, September 17, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.