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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/08/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 27, 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 Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Planning Peterson, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Acting Director of Finance Hackett, Police Captain Seiveno 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 Hobe~ seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of August 20, 1974 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mary Taylor, Chair- COMMISSIONER man of the Human Relations Commission and Guest Commissioner for this evening's meeting. Mrs. Taylor commented on the Human Relations Commission's efforts in seeking nominations for the Third Annual Chula Vista Humanitarian Award. She also commended the Council on behalf of the Human Relations Commission for its recent decision to provide wheelchair ramps for the handicapped. PRESENTATION OF TWENTY- Mayor Hamilton presented Mr. John Z. "Bud" YEAR SERVICE AWARD PIN Street with a twenty-year service award pin commemmorating his twenty years' service with the City of Chula Vista. STATUS REPORT ON FIRE In response to Council direction, City Manager DEPARTMENT MANNING Thomson presented a written report on staff review of fire suppression staffing and manning. He reported that initial study effort has been directed to the composition of a pumper com- pany and study will be made later in regard to the City's ladder company. The scale of impact as to pumper companies is minimal as thc question rests as to whether all pumper companies should be budgeted on a three or four-man basis. Currently, all pumper companies except one (a three-man company) are budget- staffed on a four-man basis. The net impact in terms of budgeted positions would be to hire either three or four additional Firefighters. City Council Meeting 2 August 27, 1974 Mr. Thomson added that consultation with the Firefighters' union has commenced and the ideas and concerns of the union will be care- fully considered in development of the staff analysis. Acting City Manager Bourcier remarked that a final report will probably be presented to the Council by October 11, 1974. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report of the City Manager be accepted. REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR In a written report to the Council, Acting THE IMPLEMENTATION AND Director of Finance Hackett explained that PROCESSING OF THE CHULA Mr. Dick Chase, owner of Chula Vista Sanitary VISTA SANITARY SERVICE Service, has approached the City concerning BILLING SYSTEM the possDiligy of its processing his company's billings. The Finance Department was directed to perform a study as to the feasibility of implementing a billing system for this com- pany. Mr. Hackett indicated in his report that it would be advantageous for the City to pursue the p~ssibilityof such a service because in addition to recovering 28% of the cost of the Data Services Section, many basic billing systems could be designed with minor modifica- tions. He added that eventually the City will utilize the computer facilities to their fullest extent; however, in the interim period, contractual agreements with outside agencies make sound economic sense. The total initial cost of implementing this billing system would be $5,587.50 and the estimated processing cost per year would be $35,156.00. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON JAYCEE$ On August 13, 1974, the Council referred to SIGN PROPOSAL the staff the proposal by the Jaycees for four signs to be located at important en- trances to the City. Director of Planning Peterson, in a written report to the Council, stated that other community service organizations may also desire to display signs or loges at several entrance locations throughout the City and the result could be a scatteration of differ- ent types of signs in different locations with several locations sprouting several signs of varying sizoi shape and design. City Council Meeting 3 August 27, 1974 Mr. Peterson has recommended that no action be taken on the Jaycees' proposal until the interest of other community service organiza- tions in a joint-use sign panel has been determined. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott,and seconded report by Councilman Hyde that the report be accepted. Expected date for In answer to Councilman' Hyde's inquiry as to progress report when a report could be expected on this, Director of Planning Peterson stated that letters have been written to six service clubs, to which there has been no response to date. Mr. Peterson said he would come back to Council with a progress report in a couple of weeks. Motion carried The motion to accept the report of the Director of Planning carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with the exception of Item 8 (Agreement for Bay Boulevard Sewer Instal- lation) and Item 9 (Changes relating to Environmental Impact Reports) which will be considered separately. RESOLUTION NO. 7430 - In a written report to the Council, Police AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR Chief Winters explained that this project TO ENTER INTO A JOINT will consist of teams of officers deployed EXERCISE OF POWERS in predetermined target areas within San AGREEMENT FOR THE Diego County. These teams will concentrate STRIKE FORCE ROBBERY their efforts in preventing robberies and GRANT also instructing owners and managers in the techniques of robber7 prevention. He added that Chula Vista is being asked to provide one experienced officer for the Strike Force and that this officer's annual salary and fringe benefits will be paid from Grant funds. It is requested that the Council adopt the resolution indicating willingness to enter into this agreement for the second year. RESOLUTION NO. 7431 - On August 15, 1974, Mark and Musia Fishauf ACCEPTING GRANT DEED executed a grant deed to the City for right- TO CERTAIN REAL PROP- of-way at the northeast corner of Third Avenue ERTY FROM MARK AND and r Street. One of the conditions of approval MUSIA FISHAUF FOR for a parcel map at this location is for the STREET PURPOSES developer to install a thirty-foot curb return for this corner. The Council approved an agreement for deferral of public improvements on August 13, 1974. This additional right- of-way is needed to construct the public improvements at some time in the future. City Council Meeting 4 August 27, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7432 - On August 14, 1974, the Planning Conunission ELECTING TO PROCEED considered the proposed vacation and deter- UNDER THE PROVISIONS mined that this portion of Moss Street is OF THE STREET VACATION no longer necessary for public use and recom- ACT OF 1941, DECLARING mended that it be vacated. All utility THE INTENTION OF THE companies were notified and only California- CITY COUNCIL OF THE American Water Company requests an easement CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO for a water main and fire hydrant purposes. VACATE A PORTION OF MOSS STREET FROM INTER- This resolution sets the date of September STATE 5 FREEWAY TO BAY 17, 1974 for a public hearing to be held on BOULEVARD AND FIXING this matter. A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7433 - Director of Public Works Cole, in a written APPROVING AGREEMENT report to the Council, explained that Rohr BETWEEN THE CITY OF Industries, Inc. has expressed a desire for CHULA VISTA AND ROHR a sewer in Bay Boulevard between "F" a~d "G" INDUSTRIES, INC., Streets and that they would partially or WALTER F. HODGE, CITY fully finance the project if necessary. Six LUMBER, INC., HARDING property owners were contacted to determine C. CAMPBELL, HARLAN R. their willingness to participate in the cost CASE, AND 0RLEYE of the construction of said sewer. Of these HITCHCOCK FOR PARTICIPA- six, four have agreed to participate and two TION IN SEWER INSTALLA= of those four have executed the agreement. TION, BAY BOULEVARD FROM The agreement calls for the following: "F" TO "G" STREETS A. Rohr Industries to: 1. Prepare plans 2. Obtain environmental and coastal commission documents 3. Deposit with City sufficient funds to cover contract cost plus 10% contingencies. Deposit to be less these deposits made by the partic- ipating owners. B. Owners to: 1. Deposit their proportionate share of the construction cost plus 10% contingencies C. City agrees to: 1. Prepare contract documents, advertise for bids and award contract 2. Seek competitive bids 3. Contribute at their own expense all contract engineering and inspection, contract administration, advertising and sewer maintenance after cons- truction 4. Prepare assessment diagram Participation in cost In answer to Councilman Hyde's query as to why some people are apparently not bearing their Share of the cost, Acting Director of Public Works Robens explained that those people having the ability to connect to the sewer will be assessed upon connection to it. City Council Meeting 5 August 27, 1974 He added that Rohr is paying for the entire installation cost, the City will collect the monies upon connection and reimburse Rohr at that time. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1568 - The City Attornpy has cited the case of AMENDING SECTION 35.610 J People v. County of Kern, from the Court of OF THE CITY CODE, RELATING Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, rendered TO PREPARATION AND PROCESS- in June, and the fact that it. ~equires that ING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT certain changes be made in the procedures REPORTS - FIRST READING by which our environmental process takes place. Namely, there is language in the case which suggests that in addition to the procedures the City now follows, we should attach a copy of the Statement of Overriding Considerations to the final Environmental Impact Report. Accordingly, this ordinance is offered to amend the City's Code by adding to Section 35.610 J the words "and final Environmental Impact Report." Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan extended an invitation to members 631 Carla of the Council and staff to attend the Chula Vista Southern Region Veterans Employment Commission meeting on Thursday, September 5, 1974 at the Lions Club Community Center. The meeting will start about 10:00 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. There will be also a luncheon. Mr. Lathan said that some of the topics to be discussed will be the Affirma- tive Action Program, Public Employment Program and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. City Council Meeting 6 August 27, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7434 - In a written report to the Council, Director EXTENDING MORATORIUM of Planning Peterson traced the history ON EIGHTEEN ACRES OF of this moratorium. He explained that the PROPERTY IN THE P-C Council originally established the morato- AND C-T-D ZONES ON rium because of the need to prepare a plan THE WEST SIDE OF 0TAY for the subject properties and adjacent LAKES ROAD, NORTH OF affected property so that the area can be "H" STREET developed in a coordinated fashion with due consideration given to compatible land use, circulation and design considerations on the affected properties. This moratorium expires on September 11, 1974. Mr. Peterson indicated in his report that assurance that a coordinated development will occur will require an extension of the moratorium to October 31, 1974. Origin of request In answer to Mayor Hamilton's inquiries, for extension Director of Planning Peterson explained that the applicants asked the Planning Commission to continue consideration of the rezoning from C-T to P-C for a period of one month. Mr. Peterson advised them that if the Planning Commission continued the matter, he felt an obligation to come to Council and request again a continuance of the moratorium. Mr. Peterson said that his department is presently exploring the possibi~ty with the owners of the C-T property of not placing them within the P-C zone. He remarked that these people have great fear of the P-C zone. Also being explored is the possibility of recommending that they be rezoned from C-T-D to C-C-T. Mr. Peterson stated that based on studies done so far, there appears to be no evidence to the contrary that there really is not sufficient market to warrant retention of the commercial zoning, but with the direction Council has indicated just recently -- and that would be that perhaps certain commercial zones could be eligible for multiple family development as well under the use permit procedure -- if this goes forward, then he feels the owners of this property would, if it were zoned C-C, have the option of either developing it commer- cially if there is a market for it or, if not, then some sort of multiple family development would be proper. Councilman Hyde discussed a motion made by him months ago whereby staff was directed to examine the feasibility of providing for residential dwelling unit5 to be allowed in commercial zones, subject to conditional use permit. He mentioned the fact that this is to be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting of August 28, 1974. 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: City Council Meeting 7 August 27, 1974 AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Nobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7435 - In a written report to the Council, City APPROVING AGREEMENT Manager Thomson explained that in the 1974-75 BETWEEN THE CITY OF Community Promotions Budget, the Council CHULA VISTA AND THE approved $10,000 for the Bureau. However, CHULA VISTA VISITORS on July 23, 1974 this amount was reduced AND CONVENTION BUREAU, by $3,100 for the repayment of an outstanding INCORPORATED, SETTING loan to the City. With this repayment, the OUT TERMS AND OBLIGA- Bureau's new approl~iation for the fiscal TIONS IN REGARD TO year is $6,900, which wil,~ be the amount EXPENDITURE OF CITY that will be dispersed on a matching fund FUNDS APPROPRIATED basis against the Bureau's operating expense record. Based on the provisions of Resolution No. 5327, before any funds can be dispersed to any organization, formal agreement must be made between the City and the organization. This agreement specifies the duties and obligations the Bureau has to the City, including a quarterly financial report and the right of the City to perform a financial audit of its records at any time. 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. 7436 - Acting Director of Finance Hackett explained APPROVING MODIFICATION in a written report to the Council that at TO CONTRACTS PROVIDING the present time Data Systems is processing FOR DATA PROCESSING payroll for Imperial Beach and E1 Cajon SERVICES BETWEEN THE at a fixed rate per Fay cycle. He added that CITY OF CNULA VISTA due to requests by E1Cajon and Imperial AND THE CITY OF IMPERIAL Beach to utilize other systems such as BEACH, ADOPTED BY RESOLU- Project Accounting, Business License, Inventory, TION NO. 6759, AND THE etc. (which are not included in the present CITY OF EL CAJON, ADOPTED contract), it would be advantageous to BY RESOLUTION NO. 6758 provide a contract using a time and material rate enabling outside clients to adopt any new system without rewriting their contracts. This resolution approves the modification to the contracts providing for data processing services for the Cities of E1Cajon and Imperial Beach. 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: City Council Meeting 8 August 27, 1974 AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes; None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION The applicant proposes to erect a 25' high GRANTING EXCEPTION TO freestanding sign oriented towards the THE SIGN CRITERIA FOR freeway to identify the new restaurant now SUBAREA "D" OF THE under construction. The proposed sign is BAYFRONT SPECIFIC not consistent with the Bayfront Specific PLAN FOR ANTHONY'S Plan, Subarea "D" development criteria; FISH GROTTO however, the applicant has requested that these criteria be modified for the proposed sign. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on August 14, 1974 to recommend approval of the modification of the sign criteria for the sign in accordance with its Resolu- tion No. PCM-74-20. This resolution grants an exception to Subarea "D" of the Bayfront Specific Plan to allow Anthony's Fish Grotto to construct the sign with freeway orientation for a period not to exceed seven years and to be constructed in accordance with staff recom- mendations. Discussion Councilman Hyde ;!remarked that if the Council goes along with this one of the major features of the Bayfront Study (that freestanding signs will not be allowed) will be substan- tially changed. During discussion of the sign for Dixieline Lumber Company previously approved by the Council, Director of Planning Peterson indicated that this was a twenty-foot-high sign, but one of the key elements was that after a period of seven years, the sign would have to be removed. Mr. Peterson added that the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Anthony's sign is for a similar provision. The intent there is that some reasonable identification of these new uses on the Bayfront ought to be allowed while the area is undergoing a transition from industrial to the visitor-recreational use, but that after the Bayfront i5 developed and acquires its own identification, these freestanding signs should not be necessary and would then be removed. Councilman Scott commented that he feels there should be no signs directed towards freeway traffic at all and especially not in the area designated as an area where there is no desire for freestanding signs at any time. Councilman Hyde stated that he feels the Bay- front facility is going to be the best advertise- ment in itself and that Anthony's is easily identifiable. City Council Meeting 9 August 27, 1974 In answer to Councilmen Hobel's query as to whether or not businesses could put signs on the sides of their buildings under the Bayfront signing plan, Director of Planning Peterson indicated that the Bayfront Plan is not very specific and that certain signs on the buildings should be allowed, but those regulations are quite stringent. Me added that if the Council elects now not to m6~e in the direction of temporary freestanding signs, there is going to be increasing reliance upon property owners to try and put up large wall signs. Lack of specificity Mr. Peterson also remarked that the Bayfront in Bayfront Plan Plan is not specific in regard to square footage (in regard to the facia of the build- ing) and there is a need to amend those pdrkiohs of the Plan to make it more specific. Mayor Hamilton stated that of concern to him is that when the City tells people this type of freestanding sign is not allowed, the City cannot tell them what will be allowed. Motion to file resolu- It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded tion and refer to by Councilman Hyde that this resolution be staff through the filed and that the staff be directed to come Planning Commission back to the Council, by way of the Planning Commission, as soon as possible in determiniug exactly what will be allowed in the Bayfront Councilman Scott, in answer to Mayor Hamilton's inquiry, stated that the intent of this was for the Bayfront Redevelopment Area as has been defined by the Council. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7437 - Resolution No. 7371, adopted on July 9, 1974, PROVIDING FOR THE approved the agreement between Tucker and SPECIAL APPROPRIATION Kater, Landscape Architects, and the City OF FUNDS FOR THE for the landscape architect services for the LIBRARY LANDSCAPE new library. It was intended at that time, ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT and reflected in the staff report, that $7,700 be appropriated from the unappropriated reserves of the Federal Revenue Sharing funds. The resolution inadvertently omitted this action and it is therefore necessary to appro- priate the funds at this time. In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, Acting Director of Public Works Robens stated that the agreement calls for the landscape architect to design the system and then provide consultant-type inspection during the installation of the landscaping and irrigation systems for the basic library unit. He added City Council Meeting 10 August 27, 1974 that he does not feel the contingencies cover any additional requirement and that the Council may be approached at a later time in regard to the landscaping of the north portion of the lot. 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. 7438 - Castle Plymouth, Inc. following notice from DIRECTING THE CITY the Zoning Enforcement Officer, has taken ATTORNEY TO GIVE NOTICE no action with regard to an illegal rooftop TO CASTLE PLYMOUTH,INC. sign prohibited by City ordinance. The City TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A Attorney's office feels there is little VIOLATION OF SECTION alternative but to bring an abatement proceed- 33.511D OF THE CITY ing against Castle Plymouth. This resolution CODE SHOULD NOT BE sets September 17, 1974 as the date for a hear- DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE ing for purposes of abatement. Discussion On history City Attorney Lindberg stated he had spoken of sign with two representatives of this company about two years ago when the matter of zone change and expansion of the facilities were undertaken. At that time these gentlemen explained that Chrysler Corporation mandates that all of its dealers have a particular freestanding sign. In response to Council's questions, Acting City Manager Bourcier explained that there have been no permits (either building or electrical) taken out for this sign. He said a sign company did not put up the sign the second time; the dealer rented a crane and labor to put up the sign themselves. Director of Planning Peterson said the sign on the building is the same sign the dealer took down a year ago. 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 Scott Noes: None Absent Councilman Egdahl City Attorney to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by contact owner person- Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried ally and encourage that the City Attorney contact the owner hasty settlement of this dealership personally, if possible, and by letter to advise him that legal action has started and encourage him to attempt to settle this quickly. City Council Meeting 11 August 27, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1569 - Ordinance No. 1435 sets forth a fee schedule REPEALING ORDINANCE for reproduction of certain City documents. NUMBERS 1435 AND 1467 The wording of this ordinance states it is AND AMENDING SECTION amending Sections 2.402 amd 2.404 of the 2.95 OF CHAPTER 2 OF Code. This is an error. It should read THE CHULA VISTA CITY Section 2.95 of the Code. Ordinance No. CODE, RELATING TO FEES 1467 sets forth fees for annexation. It CHARGED FOR REPRODUC- states that it is amending the City Code TION OF CITY DOCUMENTS to add Section 2.405. This is also an error AND FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR which followed the incorrect numbering in ANNEXATIONS - FIRST READING Ordinance No. 1435 previously referred to. It is necessary that th~e ordinances be re- ~l~d and a new ordinance be adopted reflecting chaoses and additions a$¢oxt~ined in Ordinance Nos. 14~5 and 1467, and ~hat s~id changes and ~itions amend Section 2.95 of the City Code. This new ordinance also amends the wording in Ordinance No. 1435 regarding the procedure for obtaining transcripts to read that trans- cripts of meet£ngs may be obtained upon "pay- ment to the Director of Finance..." as opposed to "payment to the City Clerk..." Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this first reading ordinance be placed on first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1565 - After holding a public hearing on August 20, AMENDING ZONING MAP OR 1974 for consideration of this zone change MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION this ordinance was placed on first reading. 33.401 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF "D" STREET, APPROXIMATELY 150' EAST OF FOURTH AVENUE FROM R~i TO R-3-G-P 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 ¥ote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting 12 August 27, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1566 - This ordinance, placed on first reading at AMENDING SECTION 27.504 the meeting of August 20, 1974, amends OF ARTICLE S OF CHAPTER Ordinance No. 1205 to read that, in regard 27 OF THE CHULA VISTA to the process of issuing building permits CITY CODE RELATING TO where public improvements are required,"the THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC permits required for the construction of said IMPROVEMENT PERMITS - public improvements shall be secured prior SECOND READING AND to the frame or electrical inspection approval ADOPTION in connection with the construction or erection of any building or structure." 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: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl MAYOR'S REPO~Y Mayor Hamilton reported on a telephone call he had received from Councilman Egdahl who is in Minnesota. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Session by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session at the close of the business meeting for possible appointments to Boards and Commis- sions and possible pending litigation. COUNCIL CO~ENTS BILLBOARDS Councilman Scott inquired as to where the City stands on the billboard problem. City Attorney Lindberg stated that he is prepared to seek a summary jj~dgm~n~ at this time. The City has been trying to run these matters concurrent with what San Diego and Escondido are doing but it is not working out -- the City will have to proceed indepen- dently. REQUEST FOR ABSENCE Councilman Hobel requested permission to be FROM SEPTEMBER 3 absent from the regularly scheduled Council MEETING meeting of September 3, 1974. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that permission be granted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, ttamilton Noes: None Absent Councilman Egdahl Abstain: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting 13 August 27, 1974 BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Councilman Hyde reported that last week COMMITTEE members of the City's Beautification Awards Committee took a tour of the City to look at facilities, and that in the course of the tour it was suggested that perhaps the Council should take a tour of the City on a quarterly basis. Field trip to familiarize It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Council with projects by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried and developments in the that a field trip be scheduled for some City suitable time, perhaps on a Saturday morn- ing, to familiarize the Council with the many different projects and developments going on in the City. Councilman Hyde asked that the City Manager set the time for this tour. TRAFFIC PROBLEM AT THE Councilman Hyde questioned the progress being POST OFFICE made in regard to the traffic circulation problem at the Post Office on Third Avenue. The problem is particularly aggravated around Christmastime. Mayor Hamilton indicated that the Post Office does not have the money to i~rplement the plan presented to them by City staff. The plan was acceptable to them, but lack of funds prevents further action. Councilman Hyde remarked that the City Council should decide what course of action ~hould be taken to get the problem resolved. Staff report to be It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded provided Council by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report previously presented to Council (April 11) be included in the next Council mailing for consideration. LANDSCAPING OF CIVIC Councilman Hyde discussed the fact that the CENTER COMPLEX landscaping around the north end of the administrative building has never been completed. He commented on the bleak and unattractive appearance of this area. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded to complete landscaping by Councilman Scott that the staff be directed to get on with the completion of the landscaping of this facility quickly. Report forthcoming Acting City Manager Bourcier stated that Council had previously directed staff to prepare such a report and come back regarding landscaping of all City buildings. He said he had already assigned this project to the Parks and Recreation Department for a report in approximately forty-five days. Motion filed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the motion on the floor be filed. City Council Meeting 14 August 27, 1974 PARK LAND DEDICATION FEES, Councilman Hyde referred to the memorandum PARK LAND ACQUISITION from the City Manager, dated August 16, 1974, asking for a Council Conference to discuss park land dedication and acquisition fees. Council Conference to be It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded set for mid-October by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for mid- October to discuss this matter as requested by the City Manager. PARTICIPATION IN SAN DIEGO Councilman Hyde noted the letter directed COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT to the Mayor from the County Public Works Agency's Department of Sanitation and Flood Control Inviting the City of Chula Vista to participate in the San Diego County Flood Control District. It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this matter be referred to the City Manager for his perusal and recommendation to Council. Mayor Hamilton indicated that he had already done this. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion. WRITTEN COMMUN%CATIONS REQUEST FROM BONITA Emily Ritter, President of the Bonita Business BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL and Professional Division o£ the Chamber of DIVISION OF THE CHAMBER Commerce has written the Council requesting OF COMMERCE FOR INSTALLA- consideration of the tnstallati~ of a TION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY pedestrian safety crossing on Bonita Road CROSSING ON BONITA ROAD between Willow and Otay Lakes Road. She BETWEEN WILLOW AND OTAY indicated that such a measure should be LAKES ROPd) taken for the safety of the people living, working and shopping in this area as traffic is increasing in the area and the 45 mph speed limit renders it extremely dangerous to cross Bonita Road. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried thatthi~ request be referred to staff and the Safety Commission for report back. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8;07 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded AND COMMISSIONS by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following appointments be made: Board of Appeals - Thomas A. Emmons:. International Friend- ship Commission - ~oseph g. Lagnese Library Board of Trustees - Pamela R. Woodbury City Council Meeting 15 August 27, 1974 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy ~i%y' Clerk