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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/08/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 28, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council 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 Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Building and Housing Grady 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, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of August 21, 1973, be approved copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION By Resolution No. 6973, adopted August 7, 1973, OF SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS, 1911 the City Council accepted the report of the ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-1 Superintendent of Streets on this Assessment District and set August 28, 1973 as the date of the public hearing. The City Clerk reported that no correspondence was received concerning this final assessment. Advertising costs The Council questioned the amount paid for advertising. Director of Public Works Cole explained that the staff was surprised at the length of the publication; in the past, the newspaper has always reduced the legals. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6989 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the APPROVING THE SPREAD OF text was waived by unanimous consent, passed ASSESSMENTS FOR 1911 ACT and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 73-1 AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff to contact newspaper It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that negotiations be made with the newspaper on a settlement of the price of this legal adver- tisement. Inclusion in motion Councilman Hobel asked that the motion include the statement to the newspaper that every legal ad go in on a reduced size. Councilman Scott stated he would include this in his motion; Councilman Hyde agreed to the second and it carried unanimously. City Council Meeting - 2 - August 28, 1973 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION The City Ordinance provides for only three OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE foster children in residential zones. The RELATING TO FOSTER HOMES, DAY City Attorney is of the opinion that AB 1856 CARE HOMES AND DAY NURSERIES requires that full time foster homes serving six or fewer children, including children of the foster family, shall be a permitted or conditional use in all residential zones of the Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance. It was recommended that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to conform with State law. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Hearing reopened The Council noticed that a lady in the audience wished to speak on this matter. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the hearing be reopened. Judy Evans Mrs. Evans said she was a day-care mother, 1431 Camellia Court and thanked the Council for the foster-homes Chula Vista study. She added that she would be happier if a full study was made on day-care homes as well. ORDINANCE NO. 1494 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this AMENDING SECTIONS 33.502, 33.503, ordinance be placed on first reading and that 33.504, 33.505, 33.506 AND reading of the text be waived by unanimous 33.1401 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF consent. THE CITY OF CHUId~ VISTA RELATING TO FOSTER HOMES, FAMILY DAY CARE The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: HOMES AND DAY NURSERIES - First AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, reading Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION The applicant, Jon D. Beaman, has filed an OF CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-T AND application for a change in zone from R-1 R-1 TO C-T-P FOR PROPERTY to C-T-P for a strip of property measuring AT 658-664 BROADWAY 8' x 120' located at the rear of 658-664 Broadway. The Planning Commission has recom- mended approval and asked that a modification of the existing C-T zone be made by attaching to it the "P" Precise Plan Modifying District. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. John Beaman Mr. Beaman submitted a rendering of the pro- 658-664 Broadway posed building, noting the two-story structure and the parking in the rear. He explained that the 8' strip would be just to replace some weeds and would be black-topped and used as part of the parking area. He added that the conditions imposed by the Planning Commis- sion were valid. Setback questioned Councilman Hobel questioned the front yard setback. Mr. Peterson stated it was a ten- foot required setback; however, along Broadway most of the buildings are set right up to the property line, and it may be that the building line map calls for a zero setback. City Council Meeting - 3 - August 28, 1973 Mr. Beaman declared that he has been working with the staff on this for over a year and was told he was meeting all the requirements. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this hearing be con- tinued until some of the uncertainties-- whether the property line is zero, or whether there is a ten-foot setback, etc.--can be re- solved. Councilman Hobel said he would rather not see it continued if the staff could get the infor- mation tonight. Recess A recess was called at 7:45 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:52 p.m. Setback clarified Mr. Peterson stated that he was informed by the Director of Building and Housing that the building line map calls for a zero front yard setback. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1495 - AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 658-664 BROADWAY FROM C-T TO C-T-PAND AN EIGHT (8) FOOT STRIP FROM R-1 TO C-T-P - First reading 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 £gdahl Study of area Councilman Hyde asked if it would be appro- priate for the City, at this time, to initiate a survey of the area east of East Manor Court, along Broadway between "I" and "J" Streets with a view to changing the zoning from part residential and part commercial to just com- mercial. Director of Planning Peterson felt it would be premature; the homes are in good condition and filling a housing need. Councilman Scott referred to the study made sometime ago of this particular area of Broadway. The study was a negative report because of the encroachment of commercial into the residential area. City Council Meeting - 4 - August 28, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 1496 - This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 1472 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1472 which conditionally approved the annexation RELATING TO THE SPORTS WORLD of the Sports World Phase I territory~ It PHASE I ANNEXATION - First is now desired to proceed with the annexation reading without conditions and it is, therefore, required that the Council adopt a repealer of said ordinance. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6990 - This resolution sets the date of October 9, GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED 1973 for hearing the matter of the annexa- ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF tion of Sports World Phase I. Said hearing CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY date has been set subsequent to the final KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS SPORTS repeal of the original annexation ordinance WORLD PHASE I ANNEXATION of said territory. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6991 - The following bids were received for printing ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 25,000 City calendars: CONTRACT FOR CITY CALENDARS Vendor Unit Price Total Conklin Litho $257.36/M $6,434.00 Neyenesch Printers 276.00/M 6,900.00 Vanard Lithographers 276.80/M 6,920.00 S. D. Graphics 375.00/M 9,375.00 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Conklin Litho. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes; None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Listing of conunissions Councilman Hobel asked that all boards and com- missions be listed in the calendar this year. RESOLUTION NO. 6992 - In a report to the Council, Director of ENDORSING AB 1144 PROVIDING FOR Planning Peterson stated that this bill, if THE DEDICATION OF LAND AND CON- passed, will be of great assistance to cities STRUCTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES and school districts alike in providing OR IN-LIEU FEE PAYMENTS AS A necessary school facilities and would transfer CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF A the financial responsibility for new facilities FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OR to new residents, who create the need. The PARCEL MAP financial responsibility of operating the schools would still be on a district-wide basis. City Council Meeting - 5 - August 28, 1973 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Clarification of In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Plan- newspaper article ning Director Peterson explained that in the newspaper article, Assemblyman Deddeh was thinking of another bill pending this legis- lation. The newpaper was informed of this misunderstanding. RESOLUTION NO. 6993 - Director of Planning Peterson explained that OPPOSING AB 2610 WHICH WOULD the present laws clearly allow local rezoning COMPLETELY NULLIFY ACCEPTED of property, regardless of its effect on CONCEPTS OF ZONING AND market value as long as the rezoning does not SERIOUSLY ERODE THE POWER OF totally deprive the owner of some use of the LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CONTROL land. This bill proposes a radical restriction LAND USE on the traditional police powers of local government. No lien is given the public agency for any increase in the market value of property resulting from a rezoning. 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. 6994 - The applicants submitted a grant of easement ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT on July 10, 1973. A surety bond has been FROM DENNIS W. CONNER AND posted to guarantee the installation of an ROBERT SCOTT SNELL FOR underground storm drainage system from DRAINAGE PURPOSES AT 331 Landis Avenue to the existing drainage system "J" STREET at the westerly portion of their property. The installation of the drainage system is one of the conditions of approval of the parcel map. 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. 6995 - The public improvements required under the RELEASING LIEN IN THE AMOUNT OF lien enacted by Resolution No. 5539 adopted $1,000 AGAINST PROPERTY OWNED February 24, 1970 have now been completed BY THE PAMPERED LADY, INC., AT to the standards of the City through the 527 "H" STREET 1911 Block Act, Phase XIV and an assessment against this property has been approved by Resolution No. 6810 on April 10, 1973. Therefore, the lien guarantee is no longer required. 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 - 6 - August 28, 1973 AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6996 - The public improvements required under the RELEASING LIEN IN THE AMOUNT lien imposed by Resolution No. $138 adopted OF $1000 AGAINST PROPERTY April 22, 1969 have now been completed to OWNED BY ANDREW AND ALICE the standards of the City through the 1911 HENRY, ROBERT PdqD KATHLEEN Block Act, Phase XIV and an assessment LASSWELL, AND JOHN AND TERRY against this property has been approved by KINGSTON AT 535 H STREET Resolution No. 6810 on April 10, 1973. Therefore, the lien guarantee is no longer required. 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. 6997 - Mr. A. A. Sharamitaro has requested a ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE vacation of a 12-foot drainage easement on PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC his property located at the south side of SERVICE EASEMENT VACATION LAW East "J" Street adjacent to the 1-805 Freeway. OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, This easement has never been used for its DECLARING THE INTENTION OF intended purpose because the necessity Eora THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE AN drainage system was obviated when the State EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES, Division of Highways graded said property in LOCATED AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF conjunction with the construction of 1-805. EAST "J" STREET ADJACENT TO Mr. Sharamitaro has paid all the fees re- THE 1-805 FREEWAY AND FIXING A quired and it is requested that the date o£ TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING September 18, 1973 be set as the public THEREON hearing date. 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. 1497 - On August 7, 1973, the Council adopted a AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE Resolution of Intention (No. 6967) to amend CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL the contract with the Retirement System to AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION exclude persons hired on or after October 1, OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC 1973, who are employed on a temporary and/or EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - seasonal basis if it is a condition of the First reading employment that it not exceed six months. To finalize this request, the Retirement System requires an ordinance to be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Council. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this reading ordinance be placed on first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting - 7 - August 28, 1973 ORDINANCE - AMENDING In a report to the Council, the City Attorney CHAPTER 1 OF THE CHULA VISTA explained the requirements of the ordinance CITY CODE BY ADDING THERETO stating that those officals required to make A NEW ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS such disclosure are limited to parties whose 1.401 THROUGH 1.406, RElaTING decisions and recommendations are of such a TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY nature as to clearly affect the business of CITY OF CHULA VISTA OFFICIALS - the City. First reading Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be held over for further study, and in the interim, a sample format of the disclosure statement be sent to the Council - the City Clerk is charged with the responsibility of drafting this statement. Discussion of ordinance The Council discussed certain provisions of the ordinance in which they were concerned. Councilman Hyde suggested that selected City officials and members of the boards and com- missions be required to make a full disclosure statement. This is to be marked "Confiden- tial'' and submitted to the Council. The Council would look at these at an Executive Session, seal the envelope, turn it over to the City Clerk or City Attorney, and the envelope would remain sealed until such time as the Council orders it opened. City Attorney Lindberg asked that the members of the Council submit their suggestions to him in writing, prior to the meeting at which this will be back on the agenda. Date of continuance It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the ordinance be brought back at the meeting of September 18, when a full Council will be present. Motion carried Councilman Hyde agreed to the second and the motion for continuance to September 18, 1973 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1498 - In April of this year, the City Council re- AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 2, viewed a proposed ordinance change in the SECTION 5.206, AND CHAPTER 6, licensing requirement for auctioneers, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 6.302 OF eliminating the residency requirement. At THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE RELATING that time, the question was raised as to the TO LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR amount and purpose of the bond requirement AUCTIONEERS AND REQUIREMENTS and proper reimbursement of any on-duty FOR CONDUCT OF AUCTIONS - police officers attending such auctions. First reading The modifications to the appropriate sections of the ordinance have been made eliminating the discretion of the City Attorney in setting the bond amount, and requiring reimbursement in the equal amount of the police officer's daily salary. Modification to ordinance City Attorney Lindberg asked that the City Manager's suggestion be incorporated into the ordinance: "...reimburse the City an amount equal to the salary and incidental costs which would include the fringe benefits and other items that might be borne..." City Council Meeting - 8 - August 28, 1973 Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that the reading ordinance be placed on first reading with the inclusion of the City Attorney's statement 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 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 6998 - Because of the disastrous floods which inun- ESTABLISHING THE CHULA dated Irapuato, Mexico, in mid-August, a VISTA SISTER CITY DISASTER Chula Vista Sister City Disaster Fund will FUND be established by this resolution whereby all monies collected will be sent to the Lions Club and/or Rotary Club in Irapuato, Mexico, to assist those who were so dis- astrously wiped out in the flood. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Mayor Hamilton asked for permission to set up a special committee committee to work with this fund-raising pro- gram. When approval is given, medical supplies can be sent immediately into the area. Mayor Hamilton explained that this committee will have additional duties beyond the collection of funds. Motion to form ad hoc committee It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an ad hoc committee be formed by the Mayor to fill out the intent of the prior resolution. RECO~4ENDATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL The Environmental Control Commission requested CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING that Ordinance No. 1459 be amended to include EVALUATION IN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL a section stating that all final EIRs (Environ- IMPACT REPORTS mental Impact Reports) shall contain the com- ments and recommendations of the ECC and that if significant changes are made in the final EIR, that during the period between the Plan- ning Commission review and the City Council review that the ECC shall be given an oppor- tunity to review the revisions. Continuance for two weeks It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff to be brought back in two weeks. REQUEST FROM PARKS AND RECREATION The Commission requested that the City Council CO~ISSION REGARDING CAMPING give consideration to setting aside sufficient GROUNDS ON THE BAYFRONT land area in the City for future camping grounds that could accommodate trailers, campers, etc., and further, that a portion of the Bayfront land be considered for these campsites. Request referred It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be referred to staff, Planning, Parks and Recreation and to the representative of the Port District for comments and response to the Council. City Council Meeting - 9 - August 28, 1973 REQUEST TO MOVE TWO APARTMENT The Building and Housing Department in- BUILDINGS, COMPRISING 22 UNITS, spected the buildings to be moved on August FROM 470 FOURTH AVENUE TO 10, and recommended approval subject to 557 AND 567 ARIZONA STREET eleven requirements of the Building Code which includes new foundation, new under- ground electrical service, new gas, water and sewer service and miscellaneous repairs. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that approval be given to move the two apartment buildings from 470 Fourth Avenue to 557 and 567 Arizona Street. REQUEST TO MOVE SINGLE FAMILY On August 2, 1973, the Building and Housing DWELLING FROM STORAGE YARD AT Department inspected the building to be moved SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE and recommended approval subject to fifteen AND MAIN STREET, OTAY, TO 128 requirements of the Building Code which FOURTH AVENUE include a new foundation, new underground electrical service, new building drain and sewer and connection to the public sewer and miscellaneous repairs. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that approval be given to move the single family dwelling from the southwest corner of Third and Main, Otay, to 128 Fourth Avenue. ORDINANCE NO. 1490 - The proposed annexation contains 1.66 acres APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO located in the vicinity of Third Avenue and SAID CITY OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED Quintard Street. The ordinance was placed TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED on first reading at the meeting of August AS HOM'S THIRD AVENUE ANNEXATION - 21, 1973. Second reading and adoption Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on second reading and be adopted 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. 1491 - This is a new schedule of taxes upon new AMENDING SECTIONS 35.401 AND residential construction and a conversion 35.402 OF ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER tax for condominiums. The ordinance was 35 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE placed on first reading at the meeting of ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF August 21, 1973. PAY~NTS OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX, AND REQUIRING A CONVERSION TAX AT THE SAME RATE AS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS UPON TME CONVERSION OF APARTMENTS OR PROJECTS TO CON- DOMINIUM OWNERSHIP - Second reading and adoption Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on second reading and be adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. City Council Meeting - 10 - August 28, 1973 The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1492 - Adjustments have been made in both the fee AMENDING SECTION 35.207 OF schedule and the amount of land required ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 35 OF for dedication in accordance with various THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE types of housing. The ordinance was placed RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR on first reading at the meeting of August PARK LAND DEDICATION AND IN- 21, 1973. LIEU FEE REQUIREMENTS - Second reading and adoption Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on second reading and be adopted 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 Egdah] REPORT ON REQUEST FOR City Manager Thomson reported that a survey LOCATING FIELD REPRESENTATIVE of the office space in the Civic Center OF SUPERVISOR JACK WALSH indicated that all space is needed. It IN CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX would be his recommendation that Mr. Walsh consider using space in either of the two San Diego County South Bay Branch buildings north of the main Civic Center building. Council's connnents Councilman Hyde noted that there is space available in the Police facility, and the City did absorb a number of PEP employees, and he felt it would be advantageous to find a spot somewhere in the City Hall for Supervisor Walsh's representative. Motion for staff investigation It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the City Manager be directed to investigate the possibility of offering suitable space - even if it is in the Police facility. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Use of Councilman Scott's desk Councilman Scott volunteered the use of his desk. It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Scott that Councilman Scott's desk be made available. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hamilton withdrew his motion; Councilman Scott withdrew his second. Mayor to contact Supervisor Mayor Hamilton remarked that Supervisor Walsh Walsh is on vacation and will not be back until September 18. He will contact Mr. Walsh at that time and see what kind of space is needed, how many hours it will be occupied, and if there is space available in the County facility adjacent to the Civic Center. The Mayor will forward this report to the Council. City Council Meeting - 11 - August 28, 1973 VOTING REPRESENTATIVES -- It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that CITIES the Mayor be designated as the voting repre- sentative and Vice Mayor Hobel be designated as the alternate voting representative at the Annual League of California Cities Conference to be held in San Francisco on October 21-24, 1973. IRAPUATO DISASTER Mayor Hamilton briefed the Council and the audience on the Irapuato flood. He stated that Irapuato will need all the assistance this city can give them for the next two and three years. The Mayor appealed to all the citizens for monetary help in any way they can. APARTMENT COMPLEX ON "I" STREET Mayor Hamilton questioned the rationale of having the residents come off a cul-de-sac or a dead-end street going into an apartment complex (Garrett Avenue) rather than exiting on "I" Street. Director of Planning Peterson said he would look into this matter and report back. COUNTY JOINING CPO Councilman Hobel reminded the Council that the County is joining CPO (Comprehensive Planning Organization) and asked that the members of the Council again consider the weightedvoting formula so that he can take this position back to the September Board meeting. CON~4UNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS Councilman Hyde asked the Council for any nominees for this award. He also indicated he would accept any suggestions for Beautification Awards and forward this to the committee. Councilman Hyde asked that the names be given to him either at this meeting or at tomorrow's adjourned meeting. WRITTEN CO~MUNICATIONS REQUEST FROM J. K. MC PHERSON, Mrs. McPherson requested Council assistance in 427 CORTE MARIA AVENUE, FOR alleviating a problem caused by a neighborhood SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS CAUSED amateur radio operator. Mrs. McPherson stated BY AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS that this radio equipment is causing "auditory and visually unacceptable intrusion" of T.V. sets, radios, stereos and tape decks in the neighborhood. Motion to contact FCC It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff contact the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and get a reading on this. NOBEL MASSEY Mr. Massey stated his mast was 40-foot tall - 415 CORTE MARIA not as tall as the T.V. antennas surrounding it. His radio transmitter is filtered and shielded. He indicated that if the stereos in the neighborhood were filtered they would not get any interference. He does not use the radio equipment until after 10:00 p.m., and he has no objection to the motion made by the Council. City Council Meeting i 12 - August 28, 1973 REQUEST FROM BONITA BUSINESS The Bonita Business and Professional Association AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION requested permission to close Bonita Read from TO HOLD PARADE Willow Street to Otay Lakes Road from approxi- mately 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 1973, for the purpose of holding a parade. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for coordination with the County and report back with a recommendation to the Council. ORAL CO~V~JNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m.. Wednesday, August 29, 1973 in the Council Chambers.