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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/05/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 21, 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, Chula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Scott Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Deputy City Attorney Beam, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, 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 Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of May 14, 1974, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION BY C.R. Mr. Campbell discussed the hiring of a con- CAMPBELL, PORT COMMIS- sultant for the small boat basin; landscap- SIONER ing at "J" Street; the deep channel dredging by the Army Corps of Engineers; expansion of Lindberg Field; and the Port District's budget. During discussion, the Council questioned whether any inquiries have been received by the Port District for commercial enter- prises at the "J" Street location; landscaping the small boat ramp area; airport sites; and camping on the "J" Street marina. Mr. Campbell indicated he was not aware of the issue concerning camping on "J" Street marina. Mayor Hamilton asked the City Clerk to provide Mr. Campbell with the Parks and Recreation recommendation on this matter, and Mr. Campbell stated he would take this inquiry back to the Port District staff. Mayor Hamilton discussed the difference of opinion between the Council and the Port District concerning the zoning on the water- front. Mr. Campbell remarked that the Plan- ning Director is now studying this and is trying to qualify the uses that can be applied to the zoning. He felt that the problem was one of terminology and would be resolved soon. City Council Meeting Page 2 May 21, 1974 Motion regarding camping at "J" Street marina It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, second~ ed by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Mr, Campbell bring this matter back to the Port Commission £~r discussion and possible action. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rona!d Folchetti 1120 Myra Avenue Mr. Folchetti said he represents a number of people in Chula Vista who are trying to start a kennel club and they were told they needed to get a business license. He is not clear on this and asked for clari- fication, City Attorney Lindberg indicated a business License probably would be neededl however, he needed more information on the club before making a determination. Mr, Folchetti gave the City Clerk a copy of the club's "Constitution". Mayor Hamilton remarked that this will be given to the City Attorney and he would contact Mr, Folchetti. William Cheek 2055 Wasp Drive Mr. Cheek said that he represents the South San Diego "CB" Club and asked permission San Diego to use Rohr Park on July 20, 1974, for his club's fund raising event, They plan to sell tickets and raffle off two-way radio equipment. City Attorney Lindberg stated that the City is bound by State law to prohibit such activities The Council cannot authorize the use of the parks to conduct such raffles. Mayor Hamilton advised Mr. Cheek to meet with the Attorney and discuss the matter further~ if he so wishes, Donald Cousino 1660 Ithaca Street Mr, Cousino referred to the public hearing on the agenda (rezoning east of I~805) ex- plaining that the parcel he is interest- ed in (parcel #20) was tabled by the Plan- ning Commission for further consideration and not included in this recommendation, City Attorney Lindberg indicated it would not be proper for the Council to consider this matter until such time as the Plan- ning Commission submits its recommendation. Petition submitted Mr. Cousino submitted a petition with 103 signatures requesting that the Council consider the recommendation of the Plan- ning staff to rezone Parcel #20 from 15 units an acre to two and one-half units an acre. City Council Meeting Page 3 May 21, 1974 Set for meeting of May 28, 1974 It WaS moved bF Councilman Hyde, second~ ed by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter 5e set for con~ $ideration at the Council meeting of May 28, 1974, for appropriate disposition. City Attorney Llndberg explained that the Com~cil can direct the Planning Commission to remove this matter from the table to reconsider it, Staff's request for dontinuance Director of Planning Peterson asked that the matter be ~et for the first meeting in June~ Motion changed Councilman Hyde changed the date for the meeting to 3une 4~ 1974, instead of May 28, 1974, Councilman Egdahl seconded the change and the motion carried unani- mously, Dick Marasso 952 Ithaca Street Mr. Marasso declared that he is~supporting the hillside adaption but not supporting the exclusion of Parcel #20 from the Plan~ ning Commission recommendation on the zone changes (properties east of 1-805). Planning Director Peterson explained that the Planning Commission determined that this 20th Parcel should be considered at the same time as the balance of the E1 Rancho del Rey P.C zone is considered, RECESS A recess was called at 7:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m, RESOLUTION ADOPTING STATE. Director of Planning Peterson explained MENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDER. that on April 24~ 1974, the Planning Com- ATIONS IN ADOPTION OF HILL. mission adopted the Environmental Impact SIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Report for application of the Hillside AND CERTIFYING THAT EIR.74-2 Modifying District to areas east of 1-805 WAS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE in Chula Vista Planning area. Serious WITH CEQA 1970 AS AMENDED AND adverse consequences were identified in THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE the EIR for this application and the CODE Planning Commission recommended that a Statement of Overriding Considerations be adopted (PCM~74-7). This statement (EIR-74-2) was completed in compliance with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act of 1970) as amended and the California Administrative Code. Council discussion Council discussion followed in which the Council and the Planning Director viewed the adverse EIR findings and the list of Overriding Considerations. Mayor Hamilton questioned the consideration: "provide open space for visual relief from possible urban sprawl and preserve passive recreational opportunities", Ne asked who would own this property, whose res- City Council Meeting Page 4 May 21, 1974 ponsibility would it be to maintain it, The Ma~or indicated that this would have a serlous economic impact on either the developer or the City, Councilman Hyde indicated that there should be a statement in the standards declaring that 'tit should be to pre- serve the hillsides." City Manager's ~ecommendation City Manager Thomson explained his re- commendation in which he stated that transportation studies indicated that the radical corridors concept requires a density of 6 to 8 dwelling units an acre which conflict with these stand- ards, and that the cost of housing may be affected which will make develop- ment of an action plan for the City's Housing Element more difficult. Resolution ~ffered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading was waived*by Unmnimou$ consent with the following addition: "A, Preserve the natural hilly terrain in the City where it exists". Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: gou~cilmenHyde, Egdahl NOESI CoU.cilmen Hobol, Hamilton Absent~ Councilman Scott City Attorney's Opinion City Attorney Lindberg commented that it was not possible to isolate the matter of Overriding Considerations and the re- zoning which has indicatod a signi- ficant environmental impact. He sug- gested the entire matter be continued so that the staff can bring it back in a form whereby the Council could more properly discuss the application of the zoning and an indication of the environ- mental impact which may have certain adverse factors and then bring in the Overriding ~onsiderations, Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the Resolution be returned and the public hearing and its related ordinance (re- garding the hillside development ordin- ance) at the Same time and in one hearing with the consideration of the whole E1 Rancho del Rey Sports !gorld (the total acreage for which the Council would be considering the Hillside District and Policy appliance). Director of Planning Peterson indicated that the date this matter would be City Council Meeting Page 5 May 21, 1974 before the Council weuld be either late June or early July~ Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to,wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absentl Councilman Scott Ma~or Hamilton declared that the matter would be readvertised and set for a time when a full Council will be present, PUBLIC HEARING - This is a City-initiated proposal to apply CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF the provisions of the recently adopted Hill~ ZONING FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES side Modifying District to a total of 19 EAST OF 1-805 BY CHANGING THE parcels lying in the hillside area to the UNDERLYING ZONE i(IN SOME CASES) east of I~805 freeway, his proposal re- AND ADDING THE "H" HILLSIDE AND "P" presents phase 1 of the two-phase program. PRECISE PLAN MODIFYINg DISTRICTS Phase 2 would apply the "H" District to unincorporated areas in the form of pre- zoning at a later date. (Continued to a meeting in late June or early July 1974). ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING (Continued with above public hearing) MAP OR ~PS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 19 PARCELS LYING IN THE HILLSIDE AREA TO THE EAST OF 1-805 - FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION ~ne Planning Commission on April 24, 1974, OF APPEAL BY HARRY FREELOVE OF approved a request for variance to reduce PLANNING CO~4ISSION APPROVAL OF the rear yard setback fron 25 feet to 0 VARIANCE FOR REDUCTION OF REAR DBpr~ertK loc~t~ at theaso~th~t YARD FROM 25 FEET TO 0 AT corner of Garrett Avenue and "E" Street to THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF "E" enable the applicant to construct a 3,070 STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE. square foot retail store and associated parking, This action is now being appealed by Harry Freelove, 207 Garrett Avenue, stat- ing that (1) a blind corner will be created by building to minimum setbacks; (2) a pro~ posed loading dock on Garrett Avenue will add to existing congestion; (3) with cars parked at each curb along Garrett, the available width remaining would not be suf- ficient for approaching cars to pass safely, Request for ~ontinuance Mr. Freelove requested a continuance of this appeal until such time as a full Council is present. Helmut; Kiffmann 6243 Buissan Street Mr, Kiff~a~n~the applicant, ~poke against the continuance indicating it would be an econ- omic hardship for him to have this matter continued for one month. He stated he would be willing ~o make a procedural concession-- if Councilman Scott's vote would be decisive in the matter, then he ~Mr, Ki£fmam)would be willing to accept that as a continuance, City Council Meeting Page 6 May 21, 1974 Motion to continue It was moved hM Councilman Hobel and second- ed b? Councilman Hyde that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of June 18, 1974. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to- wit; Ayes: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl NOES~ Counciimen Hamilton, ttyde Absent: ~oun~ilman Scott Director's submittal Director of Planning Peterson submitted a plat noting the location of the property in question and explained the site layout, Council Discussion The Council discussed the alternative site plans reviewed by the Planning Staff, com~ menting on the advantages and disadvantages of reversing the site plan. Public Hearing Opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing, Harry Freelove 207 Garrett Avenue Mr. Freelove stated he was not against the development on this corner as such, but that the people in this area were concerned about the problems already existing and this development will not only exaggerate them but will cause new problems, Mr, Freelove cited the site visibility problem when stopping on Garrett to go onto "E" Street. With the loading zone on Garrett Avenue~ there will be ton and one-half trucks stopping there making this visibility more of a problem~ Basis f~o~ appeal Councilman Egdahl noted that the three points raised by Mr. Preelove in his appeal did not apply to the granting of the variance which was for a reduction of setback from 2S? to ff. Helmut Kiffmann Mr. Kgff~an2 commented that he tried to solve this matter with Mr. Freelove and the Planning §tm~f;~R~e~the Planning Comm- ission hearing to try to work out some com- promise. Mr. Kiffmann explained the egress, ingress and truck unloading locations on the site. He noted that the Traffic Eng- ineer stated there would be no problem with this plan. He added that if the Council felt that:there was a site problem, he would be happy to take off a couple of feet at the corner to make visibility a little better. Jay Pugh Mr. Pugh felt the plan was well.suited to 370 E. Street the neighborhood ~ it gives the area the Garden Farms Market feeling of a shopping center, He commented on the landscaping indicating that he now plans to "clean-up" his market~ (painting and landscaping). Mr. Pugh spoke against reversing the exi*ting plan of the develop~ ment stating it would cause traffic problems, City Council Meeting Page 7 May 2la 1974 Change of entrance Councilman Hobel noting the objections raised bF the people in the area, a~ked Mr. Kiffmann aiout the possibility of chang- ing the entrance to the Garrett Street side, Thi~ would take care of some of the objections pertaining to visibility. Mr, Kiffmann felt the entrance was better where it was presently proposed, but offered to put windows on the building at the cor- net '~o take the edge off the corner" and create better visibility, Public Hearing closed There being no further comment,either for or against, the hearing was declared closed, Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and second~ ed by Ma~or Hamilton that the appeal be denied. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to~wit~ AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Hobel A~sent.~. Councilman Scott PUBLIC HEARING ~ Section 65302 (h) of the California Government CONSIDERATION OF SCENIC Code requires a Scenic Highways Element as a HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF T~ part of all City and County General Plans. CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN State law further requires that the Scenic Highways Element be adopted by September 20, 1974. On April 24, 1974, the Planning Com- mission recommended that the Council adopt the Scenic Routes Element as a part of the Chula Vista General Plan. Director of Planning Peterson explained that an Environmental Assessment was pre- pared and that the Environmental Review Committee concluded that no significant environmental impact would be created by the project. Therefore, a negative de- claration was posted. Mr. Peterson then noted the proposed scenic routes recommended for adoption explaining that what was being proposed was not the official State Master Scenic Plan Program - what is being adopted is the City's own scenic routes to go along with the State law. "J" Street Council discussion followed in which "J" Street was discussed. Councilman Hyde noted this was an "isolated" street in the plan and doesn't have the length and flow as do the other proposed routes. Mayor Hamilton commented on the fact that all of the proposed scenic routes go through the hillside areas which will add further requirements on the developers of these properties. City Council Meeting Page 8 May 21, 1974 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton bpened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7306 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of ADOPTING SCENIC HIGHWAYS the text was waived by unanimous consent, ELEMENT OF THE CHULA passed and adopted by the following vote, VISTA GENERAL PLAN to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hobel, H~milton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott Noted for record City Attorney Lindberg noted, for the record, that the motion was made after hearing the testimony of the Planning Director. COUNTY MEETING REGARDING City Manager Thomson reported that the ANNEXATIONS County of San Diego will be holding a session on May 30, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Administration Center to discuss their policy on annexations and incorporations. They asked that a representative of this City attend this meeting. Attendance at the meeting It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that a representative of the City Attorney's office be present at the meeting, and if the City Manager deems it appropriate to the Council's interest, that a member of his staff be present - the staff to support annexations over special districts. REPORT ON PROPOSED Director of Public Works Cole reported that FEDERAL AID URBAN a three-year County-wide program must be PROGRAM SUBMISSION developed to qualify for F.A.U. funding. The first year (1973-74) has previously been processed so as to preclude possible loss of funds. It is now necessary to submit proposals for the years 1974-75 and 1975-76. The proposed projects for 1974-75 amount to $712,000 and 1975-76 amount to $2,599,000. Subsequent submission of those projects chosen for inclusion in the County-wide program will require formal Council action. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON ASSESSMENT Director of Public Works Cole reported that DISTRICT TO UNDER- the cost of undergrounding public utilities GROUND UTILITIES IN for this area as estimated By San Diego Gas BONITA VILLAGE and Electric Company and Pacific Telephone would be $295,000. In addition, street lights and conduit would cost approximately $$0,000. Installation of curb and gutter would cost $3.00 per lineal foot and side- walk would cost approximately $5.00 per lineal foot. The average front foot cost for undergrounding plus street lights is estimated at $51.00. City Council Meeting Page 9 May 21, 1974 Mr. Cole recommended that the property owners be contacted and notified of these costs. If there is substantial favorable interest in the project, then a 1911 Act proceeding would be commenced. If property owners do not favor the project, it should be abandoned for the present time. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON NEGOTIATIONS On February 28, 1974, the C~ty Council FOR CONSULTING SERVICES accepted the report of the Director of FOR TELEGRAPH CANYON Public Works in which he outlined various ROAD CHANNEL PROJECT means of accommodating storm waters in Tele- graph Canyon between 1-805freeway and Otay Lakes Road. The Council also expressed its interest in the retention of a consulting en- gineer to provide a basic plan of improvement. Five consulting firms were interviewed, and it was the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the firm of Wilsey and Ham be designated as the consulting engineers for this project. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and an agreement be prepared designating Wilsey and Ham as the consulting engineers for this project. REPORT ON PROGRESS At the meeting of May 14, 1974, the Council OF NEW LIBRARY voted to retain an interior design consultant for the library project. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, explained the activities which this interior designer will be expected to perform. Interviews were scheduled for Monday, May 20, 1974. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 7307 - The agreement has been amended to retain APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT an interior design consultant for the BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA library project and setting out the total VISTA AND RICHARD GEORGE fee for this service as $15,000; $2,000 WHEELER, A.I.A. AND ASSOCIATES of which is an increase to the architect's FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF fee for his coordinating effort. The A CITY LIBRARY FACILITY, resolution authorizes the expenditure APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR of $15,000 from the unappropriated re- serves of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. 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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott City Council Meeting Page 10 May 21, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7308 - The architect for the proposed library recom- ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF mended that the firm of Benton Engineering, SOILS ENGINEER FOR CITY Inc., do the required soils and foundation LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATION investigation, The sum of $3,000 to be OF FUNDS authorized from the unappropriated reserves of the Federal Revenue Sharing funds for this purpose. 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, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott REPORT ON PARKS AND June is "Parks and Recreation Month" in the RECREATION MONTH IN City of Chula Vista. In addition to the THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA many recreation activities planned, the Parks and Recreation Department has suggested the following dates for dedications of the following parks: Otay Park During week of June 3 through June 8 Los Nines Park During week of June 17 through June 22 Hilltop Park Saturday, June 29th Proclamation It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Proclamation be prepared designating the month of June as Parks and Recreation Month in Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the dates set for the dedication of the park sites be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 7309 - Swimming pool fees for the following dates AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF at the designated locations are waived for SWIm, tING POOL FEES FOR children between the ages of 6 and 16. CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 16 ON June 8, 1974 at Loma Verde Pool SPECIFIC DATES June 1S, 1974 at Park Way Pool June 22, 1974 at Rohr Park Pool June 29, 1974 at Southwestern College Pool Resolution offered Offered by Coundilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent Councilman Scott REPORT ON PROPOSITION 9 City Attorney Lindberg stated he read and analyzed the provisions of Proposition 9 - the Political Reform issue which is an initia- tive constitutional amendment denying lobbyists City Council Meeting Page 11 May 21, 1974 the right to make political contributions, forms a Fair Campaign Practices Commission and limits the value of gifts given to law- makers to $10 a month. Deputy Attorney's report Deputy City Attorney Beam submitted a written report and discussed the ramifica- tions of the proposed Proposition. He noted the conflicts of interoSt that would be cited in having the City Attorney's office try to enforce any disclosure provision that might have been violated, especially in the case of the incumbents. Mr. Beam also discussed the responsibilities that would be put on the City Clerk's office. Her office would have to make a prima facie determination that the filings are made in a regular manner. This determina- tion should be made by the Registrar of Voters - someone who works with this more regularly. Marshall Lewis Mr. Lewis stated he is a volunteer attorney Common Cause with Common Cause. He discussed the "20,000 word" Proposition asking for Council's support. RESOLUTION NO. 7310 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of ENDORSING PROPOSITION 9 the text was waived by unanimous consent, PROVIDING FOR POLITICAL passed and adopted by the following vote, REFORM . to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott RECON~dENDED NAb~S FOR The Parks and Recreation Commission submitted PARK SITES the following recommended name changes: Hilltop/Telegraph Canyon Park - to be called Hilltop Park; Larkhaven Park to be renamed Los Ninos Park; E1 Rancho Del Rey Park to be the same name. City Manager Thomson suggested naming one of the new parks after Irapuato, our Sister City. Recommendations accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission be accepted. Renaming General Roca Park It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Parks and Recreation Commission and the International Friendship Commission be asked for their comments and wisdom concerning renaming General Roca Park to another suitable name. City Council Meeting Page 12 May 21, 1974 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7311 - On May 7, 1974, Dorothy and Walter F.. IIodge ACCEPTING GRANT OF executed a deed granting to the City a EASEMENT FROM DOROTHY 10-foot easement for sewer purposes on the AND WALTER F. HODGE westerly portion of their property at 340 FOR SEWER PURPOSES Bay Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 7312 - By Resolution No. 7213, the City Council ap- APPROVING AGREEMENT proved an agreement for the participation BETWEEN THE CITY OF in sewer construction in the 100-200 block CHULA VISTA AND SAN of Bay Boulevard. This sewer is being con- DIEGO AND ARIZONA structed to provide sewer service to the EASTERN RAILWAY FOR proposed Anthony's Fish Grotto. CONSTRUCTION OF 8" SEWER THROUGH RAIL- In order to make a temporary connection with ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY the San Diego Metropolitan Trunk Sewer, it is necessary to construct a portion of the sewer through right-of-way owned by the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company on the Coronado Branch Line. An agreement between the railroad and the City for the construction of the sewer through this right-of-way has been prepared. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7313 - The Sweetwater Union High School District APPROVING AGREEMENT was requested to participate with the City BETWEEN THE CITY OF in the construction of street i~rprovements CHULA VISTA AND THE in First Avenue adjacent to Castle Park SWEETWATER UNION HIGH Junior High School. It was recommended that SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR the Council appropriate $4,000 from the PARTICIPATION IN THE 2106 Gas Tax Fund unappropriated balance IMPROVEMENT OF FIRST to cover the City's cost in participating AVENUE ADJACENT TO in the improvement. CASTLE PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 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: Cotmcilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott ORDINANCE NO. 1532 - This ordinance was placed on first reading AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE at the meeting of May 14, 1974. REGARDING CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 396 DEL MAR AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERLY ADJACENT LOT FROM R-3 TO C-O-P - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting Page 13 May 21, 1974 Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on second reading and adopted luld that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 7314 - One bid was received on May 21, 1974 at ACCEPTING BIDS AND 12:00 noon: Fritz A. Nachant, Inc. in the AWARDING CONTRACT FOR amount of $4,999.50. It was the reco~menda- REPAIR OF LOMA VERDE tion of the Director of Parks and Recrea- PARK AQUATIC POOL tion to award the contract to this firm. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Nobel, 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Scott RECESS A recess was called at 10:12 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:22 p.m. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION It was moved by Councilman Hobel and 18.73 RELATING TO LICENSING seconded by Councilman Hyde that this matter OF ALL PERSONS IN THE BUSI- be delayed until a full Council is present NESS OF SELLING SUBSCRIPTIONS ' FOR PAY TELEVISION - FIRST READING Business License discussion The Council discussed the matter of the business license fees. City Attorney Lindberg felt the Council should consider looking at the fees in relation to the gross re- ceipts of the business concerned. In answer to Council's query, Mr. Lindberg commented that the Director of Finance did not have any viewpoint as to the figure quoted for the Pay TV license fee ($500). Motion to bring back report It was moved by Mayor~Hamilton that this matter be brought back at the next meeting along with a report from the Director of Finance. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on first reading. Reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: City Council Meeting Page 14 May 21, 1974 Ayes: Coualcilmen Hyde, Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Absent; Councilman Scott MAYOR'S REPORT ~ir Pollution Control Mayor Hamilton reported that the Air Board Meeting Pollution Control Board will hold a meeting on May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors North Chamber. Mayor Hamilton questioned the status of this City's vapor control system. Director of Public Works Cole reported that the City is already proceeding with this installation. League Dinner Meeting Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council of the League of California Cities Dinner Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 23, 1974 with the City of Vista as the host city. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session af- ter the close of the Redevelopment Meeting, for the purposes of litigation. Anthony's Fish Grotto Mayor Hamilton reported that Anthony's Fish Grotto broke ground today. AB 2648 Councilman Hobel stated that AB 2648 (Regional Transit District proposed legislation) is in real t~ouble. There have been many amend- ments written into the Bill. The CPO Board rGaffirmed its position on this Bill, since they originally drafted the legislation. SHALLOW LOTS ALONG "E" STREET Councilman Hyde discussed the appeal before the Council this evening which concerned a lot along "E" Street with a depth of 6S feet. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the staff be directed, in their General Plan review, to identify those commercially- zoned parcels in the City which they feel the depth is inadequate for development purposes so that they can be identified and possibly have rezoning adjacent to those properties to provide them with adequate depth at such time as redevelopment will Occur. Included in motion Mayor Hamilton~ asked that the motion include the statement that this is not a high priority item, and should be worked into the staff's schedule as time allows. City Council Meeting Page 1S May 21, 1974 Councilman Hyde included this in his motion; it was seconded by the Mayor and carried unanimously. Anthony's Fis~ Grotto Councilman Egdahl confirmed the fact that he Bay Boulevard was present at the groundbreaking ceremony held this morning. WRITTEN CO~B~JNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Mr~ John A, Macevicz submitted his resigna- John A. Macevicz, Planning tion from the Planning Commission to be Commission effective June 1, 1974. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded with regret by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter be sent to Mr. Macevicz thanking him for his services on this Commission. Mayor Hamilton asked the City Clerk to screen the applications so that the Council can review them in order to make this appoint- ment. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council closed the meeting at 10:45 p.m. AGENCY MEETING to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting reconvened at 10:47 p.m. at which time the Council recessed to Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 11:O0 p.m. at which time the Mayor adjourned the meeting to the budget session scheduled for Wednes- day, May 22, 1974, at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. City Cl~rk ' -- J