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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/11/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 21, 1972 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 Chambers, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Attorney Blick, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Acting Director of Planning Williams, Director of Public Works Cole, Police Chief Winters, 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. SALUTE BY FARRELL'S ON A group of young people from Farrell's Ice CHULA VISTA'S BIRTHDAY Cream Parlor sang Happy Birthday to Chula Vista, this day being the sixty-first anniversary of the incorporation of this City. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 14, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Paul Legler, COMMISSIONER member of the Environmental Control Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Hamilton read a proclamation proclaiming FOR "HERITAGE DAYS" IN the week of November 19-25, 1972, as "Heritage CHULA VISTA Days" in the City of Chula Vista. Individual proclamations were presented to some of Chula Vista's early orchardists and some of the sons and daughters of members of the first City Council of Chula Vista. PUBLIC HEARING - Arnold's Garage, Mote's Towing and Paxton's CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE Garage have requested the City Council to IN RATES FOR POLICE- consider a rate increase for police-originated ORIGINATED TOWING towing services in the City of Chula Vista. SERVICES The rate increase will basically amount to $3.00 per trip over the present rates plus $2.50 additional on Sundays and holidays, as well as an additional increase for hauling loaded trucks, campers and for labor charges, etc. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Ralph Paxton Mr. Paxton stated he is speaking for himself and 107 Broadway two other towing services in Chula Vista. He indicated that the rate schedule being proposed is a composite of the rates studied throughout the last year in the State of California and that have been recommended by the California Tow Truck Association and San Diego Tow Truck Association. He added that these rates were approved by the San Diego City Council and are in effect at this time in Los Angeles and Orange Counties as well as the City of San Diego. ~tr. Paxton remarked that these rates have also been used in operations with the San Diego County Sheriff, Highway Patrol and Internal Revenue. Accident rate vs. In answer to Councilman Egdahl~s inquiry, non-accident rate Mr. paxton explained that the accident rate is higher than tkat for non-accidents because the non-accidents are considered like impounds (which are picked up during daylight hours, mostly non-peak hours) and because of the non-emergency character of this type of pick-up, the obstacles with which the towing service would have to contend, such as traffic hazards and broken glass, are limited. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. William Winters, Police Chief In answer to Councilman Hobel's query about 332 Tourmaline Court the selection process of towing companies to serve in the City, Police Chief Winters reported that tow companies are chosen every two years. They must abide by that ordinance governing towing before they are qualified to go to bid. Each time the two year period runs out, companies submit requests to be considered. The ordinance allows for three towing companies. RESOLUTION NO. 6664 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5333 APPROVED ON AUGUST 26, 1969, ESTABLISHING A NEW RATE SCHEDULE FOR TOW CAR SERVICES REQUESTED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6665 In a report to the City Council the Director DEDICATING AND NAMING PREVIOUSLY of Public Works explained that Lot A, a one- ACCEPTED REAL PROPERTY - LOT A foot control lot, was accepted by Resolution OF GLENMAR SUBDIVISION AS No. 1387 on December 9, 1952, at which time MADISON AVENUE it was presumed that Madison Avenue would ultimately extend through the full block length between "H" Street and "I" Street. This control lot is no longer meaningful or necessary as development has prohibited future extension of the Madison Avenue stub. Me added that Madison Avenue street improve- ments are to be modified, per City requirements, to provide a permanent cul-de-sac in place of the stub end, and that such parcel should now be formally dedicated and named as "Madison Avenue." Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6666 The contractor for the J Street widening EXTENDING TIME ON THE CONTRACT project, T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., has re- FOR THE "J" STREET WIDENING, quested a forty-day extension due to delay in INTERSTATE 5 TO EAST PARK LANE commencement of work because of utility -2- relocationa, delays by utility crews after commencement of work and inclement weather. A forty-daM extension of time will extend the completion date to January 5, 1973, as opposed to the November 26, 1972, date originally aimed for. 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: Councilman Scott, Nobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6667 The Director of Parks and Recreation reported ACCEPTING FURNISHINGS FOR THE that the senior citizens at Norman Park Center NORMAN PARK CENTER DONATED BY have purchased various items of personalty THE CHULA VISTA SENIOR CITIZENS for the use of the Club at this Center. It CLUB is desired that the City formally accept these items as a gift and that said items be properly insured under the City's insurance coverage as well as being maintained by the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6668 On October 31, 1972, the Council authorized AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT the appropriation of funds to acquire the TO OPEN AN ESCROW FOR THE ACQUISITION Albany Street park site (formerly referred OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN to as the Otay park site). This resolution AS OTAY PARK ON ALBANY STREET IN THE authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter CITY OF CNULA VISTA, AND DIRECTING THE escrow proceedings to acquire the property. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PREPARE NECESSARY WARP~S TO COVER THE COST OF SAID ACQUISITION 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, ttyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION DECLARING THE The City Manager requested that this item be CITY'S INTENTION TO ADOPT considered after his report on the Interim AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING Environmental Impact Procedure. CATEGORICALLY TRIVIAL PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT THE ENVIRONMENTAL It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded QUALITY CONTROL ACT OF THE by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING that this item be considered after the City A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON Manager's report. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF Director of Public Works Cole submitted a STREET TREE LIST report to the Council stating that an approved Street Tree List is part of the Street Tree Planting Policy adopted by the City Council on November 9, 1971, and that a census of City trees was being conducted at the time the resolution was passed, so the List required by the resolution was not ready for approval -3- when the resolution was passed. He added in his report that the selection of ~pecific tre~ for specific blocks was predicated on developing a harmonious blending of the City's street trees. Use of Pepper trees Mr. Cole explained, in reply to a question from Councilman Hobel as to use of Pepper trees within the City, that these trees are still being planted, provided there is room in the area to accommodate root structure. Sidewalk repairs Discussion ensued on the City's responsibility for repair of damage caused by roots of trees, and Mr. Cole indicated that a definite date for commencing these repairs has not been established. City Manager Thomson remarked that a schedule will be presented to Council as soon as it is prepared. He commented that the program would begin during this fiscal year. 15-gallon trees Councilman Scott asked Mr. Cole about the response to the program for obtaining 15-gallon trees for ten dollars. Mr. Cole stated that the response was good, but the ten dollars does not cover the total cost of the tree, and the amount budgeted for this program has been used up. Tree nursery City Manager Thomson indicated that a report on this subject is forthcoming. Motion to approve list It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Street Tree List be approved. P, EPORT BY VISITORS AND This matter was continued from the meeting of CONVENTION BUREAU November 14, 1972, in order to give the City Council time to review the report of the City Manager, as well as to give the Visitors and Convention Bureau time to study the questions raised by Council at that meeting. Clint Matthews Mr. Matthews stated that: (1) he feels that 4305 Vista Coronado Drive $12,000 plus $1,000 a month, as originally Lynwood Hills requested by the Visitors and Convention Bureau, would be what it would take to keep the Bureau open; (2) two private concerns are present at the meeting tonight to offer proposals;(3) the Board, in the event a $12,000 loan is granted by Council, would give the City a trust deed to guarantee that loan; (4) the only way the Bureau can pay its back obligations is to sell or lease the property; (5) an appraisal is in the process now. Letter from Mission Bay Center Mr. Matthews referred to a letter from Mr. Ray Stone, Manager of the Mission Bay Visitors Center, in which Mr. Stone stated that the Mission Bay Center would be interested in negotiating, not bidding, on a lease agreement with either the Bureau or the City. Letter from Carter Corporation A letter from the Carter Corporation, according to Mr. Matthews, indicated that this Corpora- tion would like to develop a program at this location as part of its overall motorist information systems in the State of California. -4- Freeway signs Mr. Matthews remarked that the Bureau hopes to have a meeting with the Division of High- ways engineer tO discuss getting an additional sign in proximity to the Information Center. Ray Stone Mr. Stone, representing the Mission Bay 2688 E. Mission Bay Drive Information Center, presented members of the San Diego Council with statistics reflecting the opera- tion of this Center. He noted that so far, in 1972, the Center is experiencing a 26.7% increase in total visitor stoppage, which he feels indicates a definite need for a visitor information facility. In discussing the reservation confirmation system the Mission Bay Center has, Mr. Stone stated by pinpointing these reservations, they are actually able to generate income they can confirm that helps the economy of the area. Mr. Stone explained that if his company were to be the successful negotiators for the Chula Vista Center, it would put together information packets on the area for tourists. The main concern, as he sees it, would be to keep the people in Chula Vista, therefore helping its economy. Mr. Stone stated that the Center's revenue is derived from:(1) advertising income, (2) merchandise area and (3) fast food operation. Me added that the Mission Bay Center is not a Chamber of Commerce type of operation, in that they are only able to promote those tourist attractions that advertise with the Center. He remarked that he would be interested in negotiating with the City of Chula Vista or the Visitors and Convention Bureau once the problem has been solved as far as who will be the possible landlord. Discussion ensued on the present site of the Chula Vista Information Center and the possi- bility of that site being developed to be of the kind of value as that of the Mission Bay Center. Mr. Stone commented that the Mission Bay Information Center is on leased land from the City of San Diego; it is not affiliated with the San Diego Visitors and Convention Bureau; it is a private corporation (Pacific United Services) which is a parent corporation for Pacific Outdoor Advertising, Pacific Indoor Advertising, and Miss Sayers Candies. Arthur Aldrich Mr. Aldrich stated he represents Carter 400 North Acacia Outdoor Advertising of Santa Ana, and that Fullerton his company would like to indicate to the City Council an interest in developing some kind of plan for the operation of the Chula Vista Center. He added that his company has a program for public information that can be developed for any city's Information Center. Mr. Aldrich expressed his interest in working with the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau in buying or leasing the land, commenting that his company could provide a twenty-four-hour- a-day information facility. -5- Clint Matthew~ Mr. Matthews told the Counc$1 the Bureau would like tO cQntinue th~ ~ervice it i~ now providing, and a~ked that the Council make the Bureau a loan and take the trust deed on the property, thereby allewing the Bureau to pay off debts and operate until such a time that it could sell or lease the property to either a private corporation or the City. If the Bureau were to sell to the Carter Corporation, Mr. Matthews indicated the only thing that would change would be the Information Center, which would be turned over to the new operator, but the Bureau itself would continue to advertise and promote as before. Outstanding debts Mr. Matthews, in answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, indicated that a $12~000 loan would: (1) help pay off outstanding debts and (2) pay back the $4,000 note signed with the City. Paying back of $12,000 loan Mr. Matthews stated that he hoped that the $12,000 loan, if granted, would be interest- only for a while. He then referred to the value of the property, and that, at $7.00 per foot, the Bureau's property is worth $40,000; there is an $18,000 trust deed against it. He added the Bureau would sell the property to the City at the appraised value -- $40,000. Visitors Information Booth Councilman Scott expressed his opinion as to the value of the Information Center and its success. He indicated he would be opposed to Option 1 (the $12,000 grant or long-term interest-free loan and $1,000 per month financial support) and would support Option 2 (sell or lease the Center to either a private corporation or the City). Trend for private operation In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, Mr. of information centers Aldrich remarked that the trend, State-wide~ is for private operation of information centers. Richard Kau, President Mr. Kau offered his suggestion for possible Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce purchase and operation of the Center by the Chamber. He indicated that the Chamber would be interested in purchasing the property, taking into account proper terms, proper price, what would be fair to all concerned, and zoning advantageous to operation of the C~nter. Mr. Matthews remarked that he would not be interested in selling the Center to the Chamber of Commerce. Keeping in mind that the property was originally worth $20,000, Councilman Scott referred to the note the Bureau has now for $7,500. He suggested advancing $12,000 and getting a second trust deed back for $19,500, which would:(1) give $12,000 to the Bureau to apply towards its debts and (2) the City would have a $19,500 interest in the property, at which time the property could be sold or the City could determine whether or not to keep the property. Discussion was held by the Council on the City's involvement in the purchase of property such as this. Nell Haas Mr. Haas explained the difficulty of securing a Executive Board second trust deed on the property from a private Visitors & Convention Bureau source sufficient enough to pay off outstanding -6- debts. He said this possibility had been looked at, but the interest rates alone would "kill" the Bureau. Councilman Hobel referred to the proposal made by Councilman Scott relative to the $19,500, and the fact that the City might possibly be a majority stockholder. Mr. Haas stated that since the Bureau signed the note for $7,500, the assumption has been that it's been in addition to what they already owe, when in reality the Bureau only collected $3,100 in addition. They signed the balance of the note only to cover the $4,200 which had been audited through a fund already received and not dispensed to the advertising agencies, but once the indebtedness has been paid to the agencies, they have now made match- ing funds. RECESS A recess was called at 8:50 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m. $1,000 a month to Mr. Matthews agreed, when asked by Councilman "keep the doors open" Hobel, that a $12,000 loan would take care of the immediate debts of the Visitors and Con- vention Bureau, but the $1,000 monthly "keeps the doors open." Councilman Hyde suggested that the City not loan any further funds to the Tourist and Convention Bureau and that we encourage them to seek the sale of the property to who the best buyer may be, at which time the Bureau could approach the City to see if the City's offer would be of interest to them. Motion to adopt City It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded Manager's recommendation by Councilman Egdahl that the City Council adopt the City Manager's recommendation that no further funds be loaned by the City of Chula Vista to the Visitors and Convention Bureau. It was noted, through discussion, that this would not affect what constitutes the City's present contract for matching funds for services rendered in which the City participates. Neil Haas Mr. Haas requested the Council to grant the Bureau at least the $1,000 a month from now until June 1973 to keep the doors open. Harvey Bernens Mr. Bernens offered information to the Council 5998 Elder Gardens regarding operating funds, stating they were San Diego approximately $1,500 paid quarterly for a three- month period. He added that if no further action is taken by the Council tonight, it will be difficult to negotiate for sale or lease of the property, as people will lose interest in the property if they feel the Council is not favorable to having a Center there. Motion restated Councilman Hyde clarified his previous motion that no adgitional loans be made to the Visitors and Convention 8ureau. Councilman Egdahl seconded the clarified motion. -7- Councilman Scott spoke against the motion, stating it eliminates any flexibility of negotiations, Motion modified It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the City not grant the Visitors and Convention Bureau a $11,000 grant or long-term loan. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None Council discussion ensued on operational costs of the Bureau and how to keep the Information Center in operation. Motion to proceed with It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the City sale or lease of property recommend to the Visitors and Convention Bureau that they proceed with the sale or lease of their property to either a private corporation or the City of Chula Vista and that they approach the City Manager for negotiations on that subject. Motion dies The motion died for lack of second. Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Matthews if the $500 a month needed to pay members' notes as they become due could be deleted from that $1,711.31 to operate the Bureau monthly. Mr. Matthews stated it could. Motion to match Bureau's revenues It was moved by Mayor Itamilton and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City match the $709 the Visitors and Convention Bureau can raise in revenues to keep the Bureau open until June 30, 1975. Councilman Hobel seconded the motion with the point being that the City has budgeted money right now, so as not to be looking to go to the unappropriated surplus or the like to get this money. Mayor Hamilton pointed out that $709 is just $209 more a month already being provided. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hamilton withdrew his motion; Councilman Hobel withdrew his second. Motion for execution of It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded short-term note by Councilman Scott that the Council authorize the execution of a short-term note, secured by a second trust deed or appropriate collateral, to the Visitors and Convention Bureau, in the amount of $7,000 with appropriate interest, as to that which their members charge. Councilman Hyde indicated this is pretty much what Mr. Haas stated would keep the Bureau going between now and the end of the this fiscal year. He added that no restrictions would be attached to this money as to how it is to be used. After a brief discussion on the motion, Council- man Hyde withdrew the motion. Councilman Scott declined to withdraw his second. -8- Assistant City Attorney Blick advised the Council that they must vote on this motion at this point. Motion amended Councilman Hyde amended the motion by adding that the terminating period be June 30, 1973. Councilman Scott seconded the amendment. Motion carries The motion, as amended, carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Motion to include $7,500 It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the $7,500 (amount presently on loan to the Bureau) be added to the $7,000 granted in the previous motion at the same interest-bearing rate as said $7,000. Discussion ensued on whether or not this would unfreeze funds, or be amending the budget. Amended motion offered It ,was moved by Councilman Hohel that this item be referred to staff to check out the budget implications and report back to Council. Motion dies for lack of second The motion died for lack of second. Councilman Hyde explained that this motion lumps both sums together ($7,000 and $7,500), puts them both interest-bearing, secured by note. Motion to encourage Bureau It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by to seek sale of property Councilman Scott and unanimousl7 carried that the City Council encourage the Visitors and Convention Bureau to sell or lease the Visitors Information Center property to a private corporation or the City of Chula Vista. REPORT ON INTERIM ENVIRONMENTAL In a report to the Council, City Manager IMPACT PROCEDURE Thomson described the staff's proposal for Environmental Impact Review Processing. In this report he suggested the Council hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a listing of categorically trivial projects. Also covered in the report were the Environmental Assessment Form, Environmental Impact Report, fees, Environmental Review Committee and ilmnediate staff needs generated by these legal requirements. The City Manager is recommending the addition of one professional position on a temporary basis -- the title of the position being Environmental Review Coordinator. Permission granted to hire It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by environmental coordinator Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that permission be granted to hire a temporary, unclassified employee as outlined in the City Manager's report. -9- UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 6669 Thi~ resolution sets a public hearing for DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION December 5~ 1972, for the purpose of consider- TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ing an ordinance which ~ould establish ESTABLISHING CATEGORICALLY categorically trivial projects. TRIVIAL PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL ACT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON 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, Namilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Assistant City Attorney Blick explained that if the Council deemed changes be necessary in the ordinance, provided they are not extensive ones, there would be no need to readvertise for another public hearing. BUDGET CHANGES RELATED City Manager suggested that staff be directed TO NEW ENVIRONMENTALIST to come back with appropriate action for Council POSITION AND FEES FOR consideration at the next meeting regarding a ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT fee schedule and any proposed budget changes STATEMENT that may relate to the position of Environ- mental Review Coordinator. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that staff report to Council at the meeting of December S, 1972, on proposed budget changes related to the position of Environmental Review Coordinator and that a resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, be brought back establishing fees related to the Environmental Impact Statement procedures. Deposit in lieu of fees Assistant City Attorney Blick, in answer to City Manager Thomson's inquiry, explained that a deposit in lieu of fees can be accepted to expedite the processing of some of these statements until such time as a fee~schedule is approved. STATUS REPORT AND TARGET Acting Director of Planning Williams stated DATE FOR BAYFRONT STUDY that he had spoken with Mr. Tom Cooke, a BY CONSULTANTS consultant with Sedway/Cooke, who indicated that a report would be ready for consideration by December 15, 1972. Moratorium on tidelands vs. Council discussion ensued on whether or not implementation of Proposition 20 the moratorium on the tidelands should be lifted inasmuch as the Coastal Initiative, Proposition 20, could not go into effect until after December 1, 1972. Assistant City Attorney Blick stated that, as a matter of law, whonever aninit±ative is passed, it is law the day after the election, but under this Initiative, regional bodies will not be set up until December 1, 1972, so no action can be taken until at least that time and that February 1, 1973, is set as the time in the Initiative as the deadline for submitting plans to the regional bodies. -10- Councilman Hyde suggested that the matter of lifting the moratorium on the tidelands should be referred to the City Attorney for research and advice~ Motion to accept report It was meved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report of the Acting Director of Planning be accepted. REPORT ON REDUCED GREEN FEES Director of Parks and Recreation Hall reported FOR SENIOR CITIZENS to the Council that a study had been made following requests from senior citizens for reduced green fee rates. Me is recommending: (1) that a reduction in our standard golf course green fees be granted to senior citizens; (2) that play be restricted to week days only, holidays excepted, and that reserved tee-off times not be appli- cable under this rate; (3) that in order to qualify for the reduced rate, the applicant must be at least 62 years of age; and (4) that the above recommendations remain in effect for a 13-month period, giving staff time to eva- luate financial impact and golf course utilization. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by and implement recommendations Councilman IIobel and unanimously carried that the report of the Director of Parks and Recreation be accepted and his recommendations be implemented. REPORT ON COUNTY-WIDE YOUTH In a report to the City Council, Director of CONFERENCE PROPOSAL Parks and Recreation Hall outlined the pro- posed Youth Conference program and recommended changes which might be implemented, thereby reducing expense to the City. The proposed County-wide Youth Conference is to be held on February 17, 1973, at Southwestern College~ The report includes a request for a special appropriation from the unappropriated reserve of the general fund in the amount of $596.00 to be placed in the Recreation Trust Account #41-4014 (Youth Conference). Chris Klinkenberg Mr. Klinkenberg, a member of the Youth Commission, 1462 Princess Manor Court referred to the Registration Fee of $2.50 per delegate which includes the cost of transpor- tation and the evening meal. He stated that the Commission would like to see the cost of the registration fee reduced, thus allowing more of the minority groups to be represented at the Conference, and asked the Council to consider paying half the cost of the dinners, which would amount to approximately $187.50. Motion to accept report and pay It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by portion of dinner expense Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report of the Director of Parks and Recreation be accepted and the request for the City to pay half of the cost of the dinners be granted. REPORT ON SCHOOL FEES FOR A report from City Attorney Lindberg to the NEW SUBDIVISIONS Council stemmed from the £hula Vista City School District's concern over the Council's recent approval of the final subdivision map -11- of Larkhaven Subdivision Units 1 and 2 in the absence of a letter from the school district indicating fee& as required by the district had been paid. Mr. Lindberg, in this report, delineated Council's policy relating to approval of subdivisions, as well as the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the report of the City Attorney be accepted. Discussion ensued on Council's policy related to subdivision maps that do not provide ade- quately for school facilities. Emergency ordinance Councilman Hyde suggested' that the Council adopt an emergency amendment to the General Plan indicating that subdivision maps which do not adequately provide for.school facilities would be denied. City Attorney Lindberg stated that, except for an amendment to the General Plan or the adop- tion of the Environmental Impact Procedures, the City does not have the legal standing, under the system of State laws which preempts the field in regard to subdivisions, to block development in the absence of the letter of agreement. He added that acceptance of his report merely recognizes the fact that the City cannot simply deny subdivision maps with- out risking the possibility of litigation. Motion carries The motion to accept the report of the City Attorney carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to bring back amendment It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded to the General Plan by Councilman Egdahl that an emergency reso- lution be brought back amending the General Plan to provide that public facilities become a part of the General Plan. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None COASTAL REGION COMMITTEE Councilman Hobel referred to a meeting held yesterday (November 20) of the Comprehensive Planning Organization, and the discussion about appointments to the regional body on the Coastal Region Committee. He stated one member from CPO would serve on this committee and at yesterday's meeting two names were offered. The matter was tabled, however, and will be considered by the Mayors' committee at its next meeting. TELEGRAPH CREEK FLOOD Councilman Hobel stated that the Comprehensive CONTROL PROJECT Planning Organization will consider this and it will be incorporated into their Master Plan. -12- ANNEXATION OF BONITA-SUNNYSIDE Councilman Egdahl suggested that the City FIRE DISTRICT AND OTAY MUNICIPAL have adequate representation at the December WATER DISTRICT 4, 1972 meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission when, at this meeting, they consider the annexation of the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire District and Otay Municipal Water District. City Manager Thomson commented that there should be some other course to go other than representation at the meeting, expressing opposition to the merger. Council members concurred on the benefit derived from representation at meetings such as this. City Attorney Lindberg remarked that he had attended the meeting of the Sweetwater Civic Association today (November 21) at which were discussed the technical financial aspects of the merger. He added that a representative of the Sunnyside Fire District proclaimed that the dissolution of that District was in line with Governor Reagan's program for in-depth study of local government organization and the reduction of multiplicity of government agencies and taxing agencies. Discussion ensued on the merger of "like" dis- tricts vs. "unlike" districts. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS YMCA Request to hold carnival Mr. Lenley R. Hawksworth, Executive Director of the South Bay Family YMCA, has requested Council's permission to hold a carnival for fund-raising purposes on June 6-10, 1973, on the City property located at Garrett and Davidson Streets. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved, subject to staff approval. Request by Chula Vista Art Mrs. Dorothy Slater, President of the Chula Guild, Inc. to hold "Art Mart" Vista Art Guild, Inc., has requested permission to use the area at the corner of Fourth Avenue and "F" Street on December 10, 1972, to hold the Guild's general "Art Mart" and a waiver of the fee thereof. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that permission be granted subject to staff approval. ~onita Verde Estate Home Mr. Richard C. Cordova, representing the Owners Association ~equest for Bonita Verde Estate Home Owners Association, Council assistance is requesting Council assistance in urging the FCC to give early priority on the Certi- ficate of Compliance for Mission Cable TV. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for reco~nen- dation and a letter stating their recommendations to Mr. Cordova. Jack Dale Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith had requested, at the meeting of Vista Hill Hospital November 14, 1972, a variance to use alco- holic beverages at Rohr Manor on the occasion 15 - Qf Vista Hill Hospital's annual staff Christmas part~ His request ~as referred tQ the ?arks and Recreation Commission, Mr. Smith stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission, at its meeting of November 16, 1972, denied his request. He is before the Council this evening to appeal the Commission's decision. Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be denied. ORAL CO~4UNICATtONS It was moved by Councilman Scott that Oral Communications be placed directly after Public Hearings on the Agenda in the future~ The motion died for lack of second. SIGN ORDINANCE Councilman Egdahl asked for clarification re- garding paper signs as related to the mora- torium on enforcement of the sign ordinance as established at the meeting of November 20, 1972. Assistant City Attorney Blick stated that the paper signs were to be abated in 1970, which was long before the moratorium was in effect. Letter to Broadway Association Councilman Scott suggested that a letter be sent to the Broadway Association to that effect and that staff should note the paper signs in violation at this time. Acting Director of Planning Williams commented on the difficulty the Department of Planning is having in enforcing thc ordinance at all in the light of moratori~n~ established in the past. APOLLO Ill City Attorney Lindberg stated that a request has been made by representatives of Time Development Company to postpone the meeting on Apollo III to December 6, 1972. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:19 p.m. to the meeting of December 5, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk - 14 -