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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/09/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 5, 1972 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 Absent: Councilman Egdahl Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Scott that the minutes of the meeting of August 22, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Abstain: Councilman Hyde INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. John A. CO~ISSIONER Macevicz, member of the Planning Com- mission, as guest commissioner for this evening. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY This report was continued from the FINANCIAL REPORT BY meeting of August 15, 1972; however, VISITORS AND CONVENTION a Council Conference has been called BUREAU for September 6, 1972, to discuss changes in the Bureau's org&niz~tion. A report will be presented to the Council at a later date. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kathyrn Moore Mrs. Moore, representing South Bay Citizens 1134 Tobias Street Planning Committee, spoke of the sign Sign Ordinance ordinance, questioning the reason for the 60-day postponement as requested by the Chamber of Co~nerce. Commending Planning On behalf of the South Bay Citizens' Director Planning Committee, Mrs. Moore read a letter to the Council commending Mr. Bruce Warren for his services as Planning Director of the City, and wishing him well in his new assignment. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Director of Planning Warren explained that CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF FAIRWAY the applicant has requested a change in DOWNS, INC., OF PLANNING COMMISSION zoning from R-E-D-F to R-l-lO for approxi- DENIAL OF REZONING FROM R-E-20-F mately 22 acres of property located on TO R-l-10 FOR APPROXIMATELY 22 the south side of Sweetwater Road, east of ACRES AT 4370 SWEETWATER ROAD, AND Bonita Verde Subdivision, north of the CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUC- Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course and west TION IN FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT of Rohr Park. The Planning Commission denied the application for rezoning based on no justification for the rezoning, and to rezone it at this time would be improper since the Board of Supervisors has directed the Public Works Agency to proceed with negotiations for acquisition of the property within the Sweetwater Regional Park. A letter from Ed Lytle of the County Public Works Agency, Park Division, dated, July 26, 1972, requested that the rezoning application be considered on its own merits without reference to possible acquisition of the property by the County. The applications for the planned unit development and Conditional use permit were filed by the Planning Commission since these could not be considered without the proposed zone change. Possible conflict of interest City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Mayor informed him that he has a partner- ship arrangement with the developer of this property, Mr. Dalseth, in regard to a piece of property adjacent to his busi- ness on H Street. Mr. Lindberg stated that this arrangement does not raise any interest in the subject property and there is no conflict of interest. The Mayor may fully participate in this proceeding. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. J. M. Miller Mr. Miller stated he is one of the co- 34375 Dana Strand Road developers of the project. He introduced Dana Point, California the architect for the development, Mr. McDonald. Marshall McDonald Mr. McDonald presented a series of slides 1440 Broadway to the Council showing subdivisions in Catalina Drive other parts of the State noting particu- Newport Beach larly the open space areas. He stressed that the open space factor was a prime consideration in the development of this proposed subdivision. Mr. McDonald dis- cussed the proposed project detailing certain aspects of the plan. James E. Miller Mr. Miller explained he was the attorney 4319 Whippoorwill Lane for the developers. He asked that the Bonita Council take action on: (1) sustain the appeal and approve the rezoning with the proviso that the developers file a planned unit development, (2) approve a conditional use permit for flood control zoning, and (3) continue this hearing, so that a new plan can be submitted to the Planning Commission. J. M. Miller Mr. Miller declared that the services that will be provided in this development are: maintenance of the private streets; maintenance of their own sewer system; security police force; recreational faci- lities. J. M. Miller (continued) From a tax standpoint, this development will be less expensive by a large amount than other typical subdivision~in the City. Letters noted City Clerk Fulasz noted, for the record, letters sent to the J. M. Miller Company from Deedie Shields, Shields Realty; W. H. Eckhart, Realtor; Jeanne B. Campbell, Realtor, in support of the project. Dick Cordova ~r. Cordova made reference to the petition 3633 Bonita Verde Drive of protest presented the Planning Commis- sion. He stated the plan was an excellent one, but not for that particular property. Mr. Cordova questioned what is going to be placed in the open space areas. Chris Kurtz Donaldson Mr. Donaldson objected to the proposed 3617 Bonita Verde Drive density, and asked the cost of the units. City Attorney Lindberg stated the cost of the units was not a proper consideration of this Council as to the rezoning question. Jerry Perlott Mr. Perlott questioned the access onto 3590 Desert Inn Way Sweetwater Road, stat, it would crea~e a hazard as the traffic would be doubled with this proposed development. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, com- mented that the amount of traffic coming out of this development would be the same as any subdivision. The only critical point may be the sight distance created by the curvilinear center line of Sweetwater Road. Dean Buck ~r. Buck discussed his support of the 3555 Desert Inn Way recently defeated annexation question. He declared the zoning has always been one-half acre in this area, and asked that the Council retain this density. James E. Miller Mr. ~iller remarked that Sweetwater Road is designated as a collector street and will be improved to a width of 104 feet. The curb at this point will be straightened out with the widening of the road. Public hearing closed There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Director of Planning In answer to Council's questions, Mr. Warren discussed a typical R-1 subdivision - one house, on one lot. He felt that this plan as presented tonight preserves the open and rural character, and justification has been given for a planned unit develop- ment, and he doesn't believe it can be done with the present zoning. Mr. Warren commented that the Planning Com- mission was not given the opportunity to consider the plan as submitted tonight; the staff had recommended a denial of the development. - 3 - Motion to refer back to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Planning Commission by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission to schedule a rehearing, at no cost to the applicant, at which time the Planning Cormmission would consider the precise project as presented to the Council tonight. The Commission should be further advised of the letter from Mr. Edward Lytle, Park Division of the County Public Works Agency, in which he requested that the rezoning application be considered on its own merits without reference to the possible acquisition of the property by the County. Recess ^ recess was called at 9:07 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) This hearing has been continued from the 1911 BLOCK ACT ARIZONA meeting of June 27 at the request of the STREET ~NNEXATION attorney for the property owners, because he felt there was a possibility that the annexation would be supported by the property owners. ^ petition of protest had been received by the Council repre- senting 67.9% of the property owners. Withdrawals noted City Clerk Fulasz read a letter from Mr. Richard T. Bourgault, Law Clerk, Legal Aid Society, 2751 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, in which he submitted withdrawals signed by W. R. and Socorro R. Concha, and Manuel G. and Mary B. Galarza, to the annexation. The City Clerk stated this would leave 30.7% protesting, and 69.3% in favor. City Attorney Lindberg stated he talked to the attorney, Mr. Rubin. The assessment proceedings are still in the court; the demur has been continued until the 28th this month. Mr. Rubin commented that he discussed the matter with his clients, and some of them now feel there is a desirable aspect to the annexation, and have with- drawn their protests. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 1413 It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this APPROVING ARIZONA STREET - orSinance be placed on its first reading 1911 ACT ANNEXATION - and that reading of the text be waived by FIRST READING unanimous consent. Ordinance placed on first reading The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl - 4 - PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Warren explained that CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT the proposed ordinance changes establish a TO ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING maximum size limit on political signs of TO CONTROL OF POLITICAL SIGNS 4 square feet in residential zones and 12 square feet in commercial and industrial zones. The posting of signs would be limited to a maximum of 30 days prior to an election, and a bonding requirement would be made for more than 100 signs to insure removal after election. Mr. Warren indicated that there should be some type of procedure to assure removal of the signs, but felt the requirement for bonding would be a complicated adminis- trative process. Council discussion Council discussion followed on why the specific number of signs (100) must be bonded and not just one sign limitation of number of signs on one lot. Councilman Scott remarked that there should be only one sign allowed for each office or issue on the ballot. City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg concurred with the Planning Director's comments as to dif- ficulties in enforcement, and felt that the City could not require prepayment for posting of signs. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 1414 It was moved by Councilman Scott that this AMENDING SECTION 33.950 OF ordinance be placed on its first reading with ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING the deletion of Section F-2-d-(3) - posting TO CONTROL OF POLITICAL SIGNS of a bond or deposit and that reading of the ~:~'~-~ 5, ' ~ ~ ~ text be waived by unanimous~consent. Ordinance placed on first reading The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, ttyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Warren explained that CONSIDERATION OF REVISION TO the City Council approved a change in zone THE GENERAL PLAN FOR APPROXI- for this area to residential and commercial MATELY 100 ACRES SOUTH OF OTAY and annexed the property. The State VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN RIOS AVENUE Legislature adopted Assembly Bill 1301, AND 1-805 which requires zoning to be in conformance with the General Plan or the City cannot approve a subdivision map. The developers wish to submit subdivision maps on another portion of their approved Planned Unit Development; therefore, this change in the General Plan is logical and necessary to permit the approved development. The Planning Commission recommends that this area be changed to medium density residential and retail and visitor commer- cial use. - 5 - Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Mark Alien, Attorney Mr. Allen stated he represents Humble Oil 649 South Olive Street and Refining Company, which owns land in Los Angeles this planning area. It is his understand- ing that they would have to obtain Planning Commission and Council approval for a service station use on their property, and that this change in the General Plan does not preclude that. In this respect, they have no objection to the proposed revision in the General Plan. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6568 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of REVISING THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL the text was waived by unanimous consent, PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 ACRES passed and adopted by the following vote, SOUTH OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN to-wit: RIOS AVENUE AND 1-805 AYES: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Resolution offered Absent: Councilman Egdahl PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Hamilton stated he received a request GRANTING FRANCHISE TO to have this hearing continued to the MISSION CABLE TV meeting of September 26, 1972. ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 882 by Councilman Scott and unanimously GRANTING FRANCHISE TO carried that the public hearing on this MISSION CABLE TV, INC. matter be continued to the meeting of September 26, 1972. ORDINANCE NO. 1415 Director of Public Works Cole detailed AMENDING SECTION 27.409 OF the major provisions of the proposed CHAPTER 27 OF CHULA VISTA ordinance: (1) permit applications to be CITY CODE RELATING TO processed by the Director of Public Works; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING (2) determinations to be based upon OF EXCESS WIDTH DRIVEWAY certain criteria; and (3) ~ fee of $10 FACILITIES - FIRST READING for applications and a foe of $15 for appeals to City Council. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1416 In a report to the Council, Police Chief AMENDING CITY CODE RELATING Winters explained that the proposed ordi- TO PRIVATE TOWING AND nance would place controls on certain VEHICLE IMPOUND SERVICES - private tow truck operations and prevent FIRST READING what could develop into an indiscriminate impounding of vehicles parked in private parking areas. - 6 - Captain Roy Borchers discussed the ordinance indicating there should be a time element to warn the people that their cars will be towed away. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6569 - Public Works Director Cole reported to SUSPENSION OF CONTRACT: the Council that work being done by R. C STREET - NORTH FIFTH S. Construction Company on the sewer AVENUE SEWER PROJECT contract has been unsatisfactory. Mr. Cole detailed the work progress and recommended the contractor be notified that work must be completed by September 19, 1972, or the contract will be considered suspended as of September 20, 1972. Mr. Cole discussed the current delays in the work progress. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6570 - The four road easements are offsite from ACCEPTING OFFSITE ROAD Larkhaven Subdivision, Unit No. 2 and EASEMENTS AND DEDICATING are necessary to provide for access and AND NAMING THEM AS EAST maintenance of those portions of East ORANGE AVENUE Orange Avenue which are not within the subdivision boundaries but which are to be constructed in conjunction with improvements of the Larkhaven Subdivision. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6571 - The final map for Rancho Rios, Unit No. DEDICATING AND NAMING ONE FOOT S obviates the need for the one-foot CONTROL LOTS A - G IN RANCHO control lots in Unit No. 4. The control RIOS SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4 lots were granted in order to provide for future extension of streets and to control development of adjacent property. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: - 7 - AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6872 - Part of the work under this Gas Tax ACCEPTING DRAINAGE EASEMENT - Project #136 involves installation of 196 BROADWAY larger radius curb returns to facilitate turning movements. To acco~nodate this, it is necessary that an existing drainage structure be modified and placed in part upon private property. The appropriate grant of easement has been obtained from the property owners. 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, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6573 - These one foot control lots were granted DEDICATING AND NAMING ONE FOOT in order to provide for future extension CONTROL LOTS B AND C IN VISTA of streets and to control development LOMA VERDE SUBDIVISION of adjacent property. The final map for Larkhaven Chula Vista Subdivision, Unit No. 1 obviates the need for the one foot control lots. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6574 - Bids received for this project were as ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING follows: CONTRACT FOR TH~ CONSTRUCTION Bid 10% Contingency OF SEWER IN THE 900 BLOCK OF Walter H. Barber $17,309.86 $1,730.99 HILLTOP DRIVE Taylor & Sloan, Inc. 23,218.00 2,321.80 R.S. Const. Co. 39,041~00 3,904.11 The lowest bid exceeds the amount of $14,700.00 in the agreement by $4,340.85. It is requested that the amount of $6,537.62 be added to the funds deposited by the property owners to cover the cost of the project - funds are available in the Sewer Income Fund. This amount will be reimbursed to the City as non-participating property owners connect to the sewer system. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes None Absent: Councilman Egdahl - 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 6575 - On March 17, 1972, by Resolution 6363, the ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT Council entered into an agreement with the FROM THE CHULA VISTA PRESBYTERIAN owners of certain properties along Hilltop CHURCH FOR SANITARY SEWER AND Drive between L Street and Donahoe Street APPURTENANT STRUCTURES - 940 for the design, construction, maintenance HILLTOP DRIVE and operation of a sewage system. This resolution accepts the grant of easement providing for the right of way for construction of the sewer in the 900 block of Hilltop Drive. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hobel, Hamilton, Ityde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6576 - The final map of Rancho Rios Subdivision APPROVING FINAL MAP OF Unit No. 5 has been inspected by the RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, Engineering Division and found to be in UNIT NO. S conformity with the tentative map approved on October 4, 1971. By this resolution, conditions are stipula- ted that the trunk sewer and Main Street improvements are deferred until construc- tion of Units 6 and 2, respectively. 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. 6577 - The developers have completed all the APPROVING SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT requirements imposed by the Planning Com- FOR RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, mission and City Council for the recorda- UNIT NO. S tion of a final map of Rancho Rios, Unit No. 5, except the construction of Main Street relief trunk sewer and improvement of Main Street. Approval of the agreement is recommended upon completion of the conditions imposed with the approval of the final map. 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. 6578 - This one foot control lot is required to ACCEPTING ONE FOOT CONTROL provide for the future extension of the LOT A IN RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, street and to control development of UNIT NO. 5 adjacent property. - 9 - 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, ttobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6579 - The final map has been checked by the APPROVING FINAL MAP OF LARKHAVEN Engineering Division and found to be in CHULA VISTA SUBDIVISION, UNIT conformity with the tentative map approved NO. 1 by the City Council on March 28, 1972. The final map approval includes the dedi- cation of LARKHAVEN DRIVE, WOODLARK LANE, WOODLARK COURT and a portion of EAST ORANGE 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6580 - The developer, American Housing Guild, APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT has completed all requirements imposed AGREEMENT FOR LARKHAVEN CHULA by the Planning Commission and City Coun- VISTA SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1 cil for the recordation of the final map. Approval of the agreement is recommended subject to the completion of the conditions imposed with the approval of the final map of Unit No. 1. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimou~ consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6581 - This easement is required to provide for the ACCEPTING SEWER EASEMENT IN access and maintenance of a sewer across LARKHAVEN CHULA VISTA private property. SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of Resolution offered 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. 6582 - These one foot control lots are required ACCEPTING ONE FOOT CONTROL to provide for the future extension of LOTS A - E IN LARKHAVEN the street and to control development of CHULA VISTA SUBDIVISION, adjacent property. UNIT NO. 1 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of Resolution offered the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: - 10- RESOLUTION NO. 6583 - The final map has been checked by the APPROVING FINAL MAP OF Engineering Division and found to be in LARKHAV[~qCHULA VISTA conformity with the tentative map SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 approved by the City Council on March 28, 1972. Approval of the final map includes dedi- cation of: LARKHAVEN DRIVE, WOODLARK COURT, MEADOWLARK AVENUE, TEAL STREET, SC/LARK WAY, LOMA LANE and a portion of EAST ORANGE AVENUE. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6584 - The American Housing Guild has completed APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT all requirements imposed by the Planning AGREEMENT FOR LARKHAVf CHULA Commission and City Council for recorda- VISTA SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2 tion of the final map. It is recomraended that the Council approve the agreement subject to conditions imposed with the approval of the final map of Unit No. 2. 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. 6585 - These two drainage easements are ACCEPTING DRAINAGE EASEMENTS necessary to provide for the access and IN LARKHAVEN CHULA VISTA maintenance of storm drain facilities. SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of Resolution offered 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. 6586 - These one foot control lots are required ACCEPTING ONE FOOT CONTROL LOTS to provide for the future extension of A - F IN LARKHAVEN CHULA VISTA the street and to control development of SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 adjacent property. 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 - 11 - RESOLUTION NO. 6587 - The subdivider is required to pave a 28- APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR CITY foot width right of way adjacent to each PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC curb on East Orange Avenue; the City will IMPROVEMENT OF EAST OR~J~GE AVENUE pave the remaining portion of the street IN LARKHAVEN CHULA VISTA and install the center island. SUBDIVISION, UNITS NO. 1 & 2 AND AUTHORIZING USE OF GAS TAX FUNDS Director of Public Works Cole recommended that surplus Gas Tax funds be used for the participation in the complete improve- ment of East Orange Avenue. The estimated cost of the City's portion is $16,500. 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. 6588 - In order to justify the expenditure of APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR the grant acquisition cost of the Lark- PAYMENT OF APPRAISERS' haven park site, (originally allocated FEES - LARKHAVEN PARK SITE for Harborside park site), it is neces- sary to secure two independent appraisals of the property. The sum of $1,800 must be appropriated from the unappropriated reserve of the Park and Recreation Fund for this expenditure. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6589 - In a report to the C~uncil, City Attorney APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Lindberg explained that the Attorney AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO General has organized most of the cities SIGN RELEASES REGARDING SUIT and counties into an anti-trust action FILED BY CITY OF CHULA VISTA against several major oil companies on the AGAINST EDGINGTON OIL COMPANY grounds that they set their prices in AND WITC0 CHEMICAL CORPORATION violation of anti-trust laws. In order to finance this suit against the larger companies, it is necessary to release Edgington Oil and Witco Chemical in order to generate the sum of $100,000 they have offered in settlement. 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. 6590 - Assistant Director of Planning Williams AUTHORIZING WORKABLE PROGRAM submitted a report to the Council explaining RECERTIFICATION that the Workable Program's basic purpose is to insure that communities desiring to utilize funds for renewal and housing programs understand the array of forces that - 12 - create slums and blight and are willing to recognize and take steps within their power to prevent and overcome urban blight. A copy of the application for recertifica- tion was presented to the Council. 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. 6591 - A tentative subdivision map has been sub- APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP OF mitted for 101 lots on 68+ acres of land RANCHO ROBINHOOD SUBDIVISION located south of Allen Elementary School and Allen School Lane and west of Otay Lakes Road, zoned R-E-D. Director of Planning Warren submitted the tentative map explaining the concepts of the proposed development: slopes, drainage, access, park site, and under- grounding of utilities. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to a list of conditions. 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. 6592 - Director of Planning Warren submitted the APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP tentative map noting the location of the OF RANCHO RIOS UNITS 6, 7 subdivision as a 26 acre site located 450 AND 8 feet south of Otay Valley Road and 200 feet west of Interstate 805; the property is zoned R-2 and R-3 and will contain 264 residential units. The developers have requested approval of this map and of a Planned Unit Development, Mr. Warren then detailed the proposed site plan, commenting on the prezoning condition which stipulated that it would become effective only upon a report to the Council that any additional construction in the area would not impose a burden upon the school districts or other public facilities. Resolution No. 6140 requires the subdivider to clear his project with the school districts prior to their acceptance of the final map. The Planning Conm~ission has recommended approval subject to a number of conditions. Council discussion Council discussion ensued as to the problem of fees per student. Mr. Warren noted the Council policy on this matter. City Attorney Lindberg indicated the problem exists in this subdivision, as well as others, and deserves Council consideration in the future. - 13 - Councilman Scott noted the lack of flex- ibility left to the Council at the final map stage, according to the State Subdi- vision Map Act. City Attorney Lindberg discussed the resolution adopted by the City Council requiring the school districts to indi- cate that there has been a satisfactory agreement reached with the developers. Mr. Lindberg stated the policy was a dif- ficult one, because under the State Subdivision Map Act, the Council nor the school districts have the authority to exact the fees. Mayor Hamilton commented it was important for the Council to have any correspondence sent to the school districts, so that the Council will know that the school dis- tricts have been informed of the subdivi- sion progress and the date the corres- pondence was sent. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Ityde with a sup- plementary provis~ that the staff advise the appropriate school districts on the Council's action -- that there be com- pliance with Council Resolution No. 6140, 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 Motion on Item No. 36 It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the school districts comply with Council Resolution No. 6140 regarding this item. RESOLUTION NO. 6593 - At the request of the Council, this URGING THE COMPREHENSIVE resolution has been prepared to be sent PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO to the Board of Supervisors, CPO and the DEVELOP A REGIONAL legislative bodies of all the cities of TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY San Diego County in order to initiate IN PLACE OF THE EXISTING steps to establish a regional transit SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION authority. Councilman Hobel commented that the body of the resolution does not reflect the background information given on this item -- to request CPO to initiate steps to have San Diego Transit become the regional transportation body. This should be corrected. Councilman Hobel requested that a copy of the resolution should also be sent to the Port District and the State Division of Highways. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Nobel, as amended, the reading of the text was waived, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit - unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl - 14 - RESOLUTION NO. 6594 - Annexation o£ this property to the WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL City of Chula Vista became effective PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS on March 29, 1972. WHITTINGTON'S HILLTOP DRIVE ANNEXATION FROM THE BONITA- SUNNYSIDE FIRE DISTRICT Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waivedby unanimous don~ sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6595 - Annexation of this property to the WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL City of Chula Vista became effective PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIG- on March 3, 1972. NATED AS EISHEN'S VISTA DEL RANCHO ANNEXATION FROM THE BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE DISTRICT Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 6596 - Annexation of this property to the WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL City of Chula Vista became effective PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED on March 29, 1972. AS MILLER'S HORTON ROAD ANNEXATION FROM THE BONITA- SUNNYSIDE FIRE DISTRICT Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO Assistant Director of Building and Housing MOVE DWELLING TO 556 "G" Gingerich reported on the application of STREET Mr. Loyal Cockrane to move a duplex dwelling from outside the City to the rear of an R-3 corner lot at 556 "G" Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and an inspection by the Building Department made on August 11, 1972, substan- tiated the recon~nendation, subject to conditions. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that approval be given to the moving of a duplex to 556 "G" Street, subject to conditions. - 15 - PARKING PLACE COMMISSION The Parking Place Commission has recom- RECO~4ENDATION RELATING mended the purchase of the following lots: TO ACQUISITION OF ADDI- TIONAL PARKING LOTS FOR 1. 281 and 287 Church Avenue, 282 Del THE PARKING DISTRICT Mar (3 parcels) 2. 230 and 232 Church Avenue (2 parcels) 3. 356 and 360 Third Avenue (Railroad property) City Manager Thomson requested the Council hold a Conference on this matter. Conference date set It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously car- ried that this item be scheduled for a Council Conference on September 20, 1972. REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO-WAY LEFT TURN[ANE Director of Public Works Cole reported ON "L" STREET FROM BROADWAY TO that the installation of a two-way left INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD turn lane on "L" Street from Broadway to Industrial Boulevard can be made during the current chip sealing program. The Safety Commission had endorsed the concept at its regular meeting of August 23, 1972. Authorization given It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that authorization be given the Public Works Department to install the two-way left turn lane. RECO~qENDATION OF LIBRARY BOARD The Library Board has strongly opposed ON UTILIZATION OF OLD POST the utilization of the old Post Office OFFICE BUILDING building as a temporary adjunct to the present Library facilities. Action deferred It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that action be deferred on this request until consideration of Item No. 45 on this agenda. ORDINANCE NO. 1412 - This ordinance stipulates that the City AMENDING SECTION 23.1 OF THE shall not refuse to grant a permit or CITY CODE RELATING TO approval of work to any person who does THE REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL not possess a plumbing contractor's PLUMBER CERTIFICATION - certificate or registration. Second reading and adoption Motion to place on second reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this and adoption ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Abstain: Councilman Hobel REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE USES OF City Manager Thomson referred to his written THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING report to the Council in which he sub- mitted four alternative plans for the use of the old Post Office building. Mr. Thomson discussed the options within budget means - 16 - for securing the necessary funds, and recommended deferral of action until the 1973-74 budget is ready for Council review and a better picture of the financial situation will be available. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report and its recommendation be accepted. REPORT ON CHAMBER OF City Manager Thomson reported that the COMMERCE BUILDING Chamber of Commerce has questioned the City's intent of this building. The Knight and Gladieux report, accepted by the Council, showed this area as a land- scaped parking lot. The Chamber's intent, at this time, is to remove the building, but before doing so, they indicate a willingness to leave the building if the City would compensate them for it. Council discussion followed concerning the Knight and Gladieux plan. Councilman Hyde commented that if the staff has a use for the building, they should so recommend to Council, stating the plan, as adopted, is no longer valid. Council- man Scott noted the many modifications made to the Knight and Gladieux plan. Mayor Hamilton commented that he is still basically in agreement with the Knight and Gladieux plan, and can see no City use for the present Chamber building. Councilman Hobel remarked that, if the price was right, perhaps the building could be purchased and moved to some park site. It was moved by Councilman Hyde,and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the' staff make whatever preliminary studies necessary to come up with a recommenda- ' tion as to the use of this building. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Scott Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: Councilman Egdahl REPORT ON HISTORICAL INTERN City Manager Thomson reported on the request made by Sidney Cornell, Bi-Centennial Committee, regarding hiring an intern to document the history of the City and work on the City's archives. The History Department of San Diego State College is interested in the project. Mr~ Thomson added that he discussed this matter with the City Clerk, and the intern would work under her functional supervi- sion with the cooperation of Dr. Weber of State College. The intern would work sixteen hours a week for fifteen weeks, and it would take two semesters to complete the project, at $2.00 an hour. This would amount to $960.00, and since the City Clerk cannot absorb this in her current budget, an alternative would be to use the Commu- nity Promotions fund left by the Chamber of Commerce. - 17 - ? Interim report accepted It was moved by Councilman ltobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the interim report be accepted. To be considered at budget time It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman ltyde and unanimously carried that this matter be brought up at the next budget hearing. REPORT ON OPERATION OF A written report was submitted by the TENNIS COURTS Recreation Superintendent concerning the citizen complaint regarding discrimination against teens and children with respect to playing times on the City tennis courts. He delineated the rules that govern the use of the tennis courts, which apply to all players and assured the Council that, in no way, is the use of the tennis courts restrictive to junior players. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON PARKING AT NORMAN A report was submitted to the Council by PARK CENTER Emerson Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, in which he offered the fol- lowing recommendations: 1. The parking lot be reserved for senior citizens; all other cars be ticketed for parking violations. 2. During special events, the senior citizens be permitted to park at the 43 designated parking meters on the streets adjacent to the Center by displaying their membership cards on their cars. To be held over It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this item be held over for action until a full Council is present. Recommendation #1 accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that recommendation #1 be accepted: "The parking lot be reserved for senior citizens; all other cars to be ticketed for parking violations." Recess A recess was called at 10:45 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:56 p.m. AMBULANCE SERVICE It was moved by Hayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be scheduled for September 20 to discuss the ambulance service. SCENIC CORRIDORS It was moved by }layor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to be sent to the Comprehensive Planning Organization, regarding scenic corridors, as recommended by the Environmental Control Commission. - 18 - PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE Mayor Hamilton announced that the PUC MEETING State Senate Committee will hold a hearing in San Diego on September 26, at 10 a.m., in the State Building, 1350 Front Street, Room B-109 to discuss State regulation of the Cable TV industry. UNITED NATIONS SPEAKER Mayor Hamilton announced that Mrs. Shirley Temple Black will be the guest speaker for United Nations Day in Chula Vista on October 26, 1972. She will speak at Southwestern College. He requested the City Hanager contact the transit repre- sentatives to make transportation avail- able to the college, particularly for the senior citizens that have historically supported and participated in U. N. activities at Norman Park Center. The City Manager is to report back to the Council by October 1, 1972. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Councilman Scott questioned whether there DECISION ON SURCHARGE was any further information available regarding this decision and any recom- mended action for this Council. City Attorney Lindbcrg requested an Executive Session for litigation purposes. Motion for Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session, for litigation purposes, after "Written Communications." SHIPYARD ON BAYFRONT AREA Councilman Scott report on the meeting held today with representatives of the Port District regarding National Steel's desire to build a shipyard in the bayfront area. Mr. Nay indicated there were five environ- mental groups that would have to give approval before dredging can be done, and he didn't consider it a feasible project. Councilman Scott noted the memo sent from the Director of Planning in which he stated that Mr. Cooke of the consulting firm was contacted concerning the possi- bility of the shipbuilding yard. ~r. Cooke indicated the northwest point was a better location for the shipyard than that south of G Street. Mr. Campbell, the City's representative on the Port District, commented that he doubts whether the Port Commission was predisposed, at this point, to go along with the shipyard at any location on the bayfront. Councilman Scott commented that perhaps the Council should reconsider the position it took on National Steel and Shipbuilding. ~tayor Hamilton indicated the Council was right in its decision to select a site south of G Street. - 19- SIGN ORDINANCE Councilman Scott commented that he read a newspaper article concerning the sign ordinance in the City in which someone referred to the City as a "resort area." Councilman Scott remarked that he visited Palm Springs last week and discussed the restrictions imposed on the signs in that city. AMENDMENT TO PARKING DISTRICT Councilman Hobel referred to the minutes ORDINANCE of the meeting of the Council Conference held July 27 in which a motion was made by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to amend the Parking District Ordinance. Counoilman Hobel stated he was not present at the meeting, and wished to have the recored read "unani- mously approved by those present," since he would have voted against the motion. CHRISTMAS PARADE Councilman Hobel asked for a Council Conference to discuss the question of the Christmas Parade. With the disabandon- ment of the Downtown District, there is a possibility that there will be no parade this year. Mr. Niek Slijk, Executive Vice-President, Chamber of Commerce, stated that the parade is a function of the Downtown Association and the Chamber of Commerce; and they are preparing plans to hold the parade, as usual. He will make a report to the Council on this item in two weeks. ELECTION EXPENSES Councilman Hyde referred to the Conference held on this matter, and felt that the Council should take some action. Motion to prepare ordinance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare a proposed ordinance reflecting the recommendation which the City Council ~ecepted, in principle, relating to City election costs. The proposed ordinance is to be brought back to the Council by January, or another date suggested by the City Manager or City Attorney. City Attorney Lindberg indicated the ordinance was drafted and he will forward this on to the Council. SHIPYARD ON THE WATERFRONT Councilman Hyde discussed the action of the City Council in approving Option "A," Plan 4, of the Bayfront proposal. He stated that he feels there is a need for a determination of the City Council as to its position regarding whether or not they desire to have a shipyard in this City. Their action taken at the last meeting was that if they must have a shipyard in the Chula Vista area, it should be located west or south of Rohr Industries, rather than at the northwest site. - 20 - Council discussion followed in which each Councilman voiced his opinion as to the action taken regarding the ship- building yard. Motion for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Hyde and regarding position of seconded by Councilman Scott that a shipyard Council Conference be held to resolve the position of the City Council regarding shipyards versus other types of potential developments in the tide- lands. Motion fails to carry The motion failed to carry by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: Councilman Egdah] Motion for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that a Council Conference be held regarding National Steel's request to locate a shipbuilding yard in the area. This is to be held after the Council receives input from the Port Commission and the consultants. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent Councilman Egdahl COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded regarding school district by Councilman Scott and unanimously policy carried that the request of the City Attorney be approved to hold a Council Conference on a policy regarding agree- ment between developers and school districts. This should be scheduled for September 20. CONDOMINIUM ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for Council consideration based on his recommendation that: "~he new construction ordinance be amended to require payment of fees for the development of public facilities at the time the condominium form of ownership is instituted." 80ARD AND CO~ISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott and APPOINTMENTS seconded by Councilman Hyde that the City Council meet on Thursday evening, September 7, to interview applicants for Board and Commission appointments. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: Councilman Egdahl CHARTER REVIEW CO~ITTEE Councilman Scott suggested the Committee be asked to reconvene. - 21 Mayor Hamilton stated he planned to contact the former chairman of the Com- mittee and ask him to start meeting again this month. He indicated that the Council should submit any written requests they wish to be considered to the Committe6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Mr. Abeyta, 444-A Casselman Street, has Salvador George Abeyta filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $20,000 for an incident, which he states occurred on June 3, 1972, at 1:30 p.m. at which time two Chula Vista Police officers "unlawfully entered said premises and falsely arrested, kidnapped and imprisoned" him. Hr. Abeyta stated he suffered from previous heart attacks and was suffering from severe heart pains at the time in question. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that the matter can be resolved by the City's insurance carrier. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Mr. Gregory, 95 Suzanne Lane, has filed Charles Kenneth Gregory a verified claim for damages in the amount of $82.07 for the alleged inci- dent, which he claims occurred on August 28, 1972, at 1:00 p.m. at which time the maintenance crew of Department of Parks were mowing the grass near the 1400 block of Hilltop Drive when the lawnmower ejected a rock that struck the windshield of his automobile. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that the matter can be resolved by the City's insurance carrier. REQUEST OF DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION Mr. Frank Cipriani, Chairman, Chula Vista FOR WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE TO USE Art Festival, is requesting the waiver SOUND EQUIPMENT DURING ARTS & of the $5 a day license fee to use CRAFTS FESTIVAL sound equipment on vehicles to announce special events at the Arts Festival to be held on September 21, 22 and 23, 1972. License fee waived It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved if there is no conflict with the staff regarding this request. REQUEST OF DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION Mr. Frank Cipriani, Chairman, is request- TO HAND SIGN ACROSS THIRD AVENUE ins permission to hang a sign across ANNOUNCING DATES OF ARTS & CRAFTS Third Avenue on one of the existing FESTIVAL cables, as well as having a sign in the center strip of Third Avenue near the drinking fountain, announcing the dates of the Art Festival. - 22 - Permission granted to display It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded signs by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved if it meets with staff approval. It was noted that no dates were specified by Mr. Cipriani for the sign displays. REQUEST OF CHULA VISTA Mr. Ken Wessel, President~ is requesting DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION FOR that the Council employ a meter checker EMPLOYMENT OF METER CHECKER at the earlie~possible date. City Manager's report City Manager Thomson referred to his memo sent to the Council indicating that the staff was working on this matter. Motion to employ meter It was moved by Councilman Scott that a checker meter person be put on Third Avenue as soon as possible, with the details to be worked out by the staff. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to approve in concept It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved, in concept, and the City Manager bring back a report to the Council on the imple- mentation of the plan. ORAL CO~flJN I CATIONS John Rich Mr. Rich discussed the transportation 157 Rivera Court service in the City, and requested Transportation in City Council consideration of the following: (1) provide a cheap means of transpor- tation; (2) a rapid means, easily accessible; and (3) supply a bus lane, each way, on every main artery: 1-805, 1-5 and 395. Sphere of Influence Mr. Rich commented on the sphere of influence and noted the number of apart- ments being built on Quintard and Palomar and First Avenue. He questioned how many apartments were going to be permitted to be built in the Castle Park area. He suggested the Council get all the cities together to join forces and have the County recognize the sphere of influence. Widening of street Mr. Rich commented on the barricade installed on Hilltop Drive, south of Rienstra by the San Diego Gas & Electric's section of land. He stated this was a traffic hazard, and the area should be paved. Councilman Scott commen~ed that the Council has approved this widening pro- ject, and the area will be paved and widened. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, remarked that the bids for this project will be in next week. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 12:00 midnight and reconvened at 12:22 a.a. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:23 a.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. - 23 - .2/ .... City Clerk y