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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/10/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 26, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date beginning at 7 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 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 Manager Bourcier, 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, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of October 13 and 19, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Councilman Egdahl noted in the motion plac- ing Ordinance No. 1368 on its second reading and adoption, the minutes indicated it was the first reading. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Ernest Arnold, member of the Safety Cormnission, as guest cormnissioner for this evening. FII~ANCIAL REPORT FROM~UNIOR Mr. Richard Carson: President~ reported CHAMBER OF CO~fl~ERCE that bills were still coming in for the Fiesta de la Luna. When this is completed, he will submit the report to the City Manager. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren explained that APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL this hearin8 has been called to consider an OF VARIANCE REQUEST FOR PROPERTY AT appeal filed by Mark Fishauf of Commission's 795 THIRD AVENUE - MARK FISHAUF denial of his variamce request. The request was for a reduction of front setback from 5 feet to 0 for the construction of a new building as an addition to the existing store building constructed on the front property line. The Planning Co~nission denied this request but approved a modified variance to permit a roof extension 3 feet beyond the maximum provided in the Zoning Ordinance. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. John Moore, Architect Mr. Moore submitted renderings of the pro- posed addition to the building, noting there would be a 5-foot break in the building if his client was required to adhere to the ordinance, as written. They are requesting the reduction of the front yard setback to 0 in order to have continuity of the ~tore- front. Mr. Moore then submitted pictures of various landscaped areas in town, noting the unkept condition of these 5-foot plant- ing areas. Director of Planning Warren Mr. Warren noted that neither of the sketches presented tonight represent what the Con,his- sion approved, which was a continuous over- hang so that the continuity could be obtained. There would be a recession in the front for landscaping to break up the long front of the building. Public hearing closed There being no further co~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Council held a general discussion on the existing setbacks of other buildings in the area, and the fact that no hardship peculiar to the property was shown. Motion to sustain Commission action It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. Morion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat RENAMING SEGMENT OF SWEE~ATER ROAD, noting the location of the proposed name LOCATED SOUTH OF MAIN STREET, TO change. He explained that the City recently RIOS AVENUE annexed this area south of Main Street and west of Interstate 805. Existing streets in this area included one designated as Sweet- water Road, which is the same name as the one in Sweetwater Valley. Therefore, the Planning Co~anission, after holding a public hearing on October 4, 1971, is reeon~nending that this segment of the street be changed from Sweetwater Road to Rios Avenue. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, thc public hearing was opened. Public hearing closed There being no comment, either for nr against, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6244 - CHANGING NAiME Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of OF SEG~MENT OF SWEETWATER ROAD~ SOUTH the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF MAIN STREET, TO RIOS AVENUE passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdaht, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - City Attorney Lindberg stated that this CONSIDERATION OF CITY'S INTENTION hearing was continued from the last meeting TO ESTABLISH DOWNTf~N IMPROVEMENT in order to provide time for the City Clerk DISTRICT to receive protests and determine the dollar weight of these protests in tel~ms of business license fees. This hearing concerns the in- tent of the City Council to establish a park- ing and business improvement area. City Clerk's report City Clerk Fulesz submitted the following report~ There were 253 notices mailed out to businesses within this area. There are 219 businesses in operation plus 12 that are non-profit and not licensed. The total basic -2- annual business license fee for the 219 businesses is $6,999.50. As of 7 P.M. this evening, signatures representing 115 busi- nesses have submitted petitions in protest. This amounted to $2,237.88 in business license fees. Fifteen disclaimers amounting to $322.38 have been submitted asking that their names be withdrawn from the protest petition, making the total protest $1,915.50, or 27.4% of the total basic license fees. Public hearing reopened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was reopened. William Cameron, Attorney Mr. Cameron stated he is representing the people protesting the establishment of this District. He declared the percentage was misleading as it should be based on the potential assessment the businesses will have to pay rather than the basic license fee. Mr. Cameron cited an example of Chub's Club which paid a license fee of $1,440 last year, but the assessment they will pay in the Bistrict will be $125. Silver Dollar, on the other hand, paid $57.50 license fee, but their assessment would be ten times that, or $575. Mr. Cameron then discussed what he termed the "gerrymandering" of the boundary lines of the proposed District. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg noted that even if the $1,440 was deleted, it would not be substantial enough to boost the protest amount where there would be a majority protest. He fur- ther explained that the State law denotes the method upon which the protests are eval- uated -- general business license fee paid, and not by the potential assessment of thm business. Martin L. Altbaum, Manager, Mr. Altbaum stated he is the manager of Chub's Club Chub's Club and on the cormnittee working in support of the establishment of this District. The reason for the $125 assessment figure was an arbitrary figure. The Committee felt that Chub's Club pays enough of a business license fac during the year and~ therefore, this $125 figur~ was plcked~ as it represents what some of the businesses in the area will be paying. Mr. Altbaum rc~arked that both the Bank of America and Security Pacific Bank have agreed to donate $500 to the District. In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, Mro Altbaum declared that the assessment figures were set after studying that of fourteen other cities in the State which have estab- lished these Districts. Pauline Flynn, Singin' Sinners, Miss Flynn questioned whether this matter 308 Third Avenue comes under the President's freeze. City Attorney LindberE stated it would not be banned by the President's freeze, since it is not an increase in the price of serv- ices or wages paid to employees. Miss Flynn discussed the amount of renewal licenses for cocktail bars realized by the City, stating that under the freeze, the merchants are not allowed to raise any of their prices to compensate for the potential assessment they will have to pay. She sug- -3- gested the assessment be based on the store- front footage, each merchant paying so much per foot. Vivian Cicchetti, Third Avenue Mrs. Cicchetti questioned whether Managers News~ 312 Third Avenue signing in protest were counted as valid on the petitions~ cormnenting that at least 90% of the people in the area were against the establishment of this District. She added that the $305000 a year that would be realized by the assessment is not any substantial fig- ure by which any great improvements can be made. City Clerk Fulasz Mrs. Fulasz explained that she gave 100% credit to all businesses for which the Man- agers signed. T~ere were only two or three that were deleted at the request of the own- ers of the businesses. Jack Harper, Harper's Music Store Mr. Harper spoke on the proposed plans for the improvement of the District area. He noted that the $10,000 administrative fee, as previously reported, would be deleted. The present plans call for a steering com- mittee working through the Chamber's office. T~is will leave more money for other projects. Mary Anderson Mrs. Anderson stated she owns the property at Third Avenue and "F" Street, and Landis Avenue and '~" Street. She spoke against the proposal declaring that nothing has been said as to what exactly the money will be used for. City Attorney Lindberg Mr. Lindberg stated that in view of the fact that no more protests have been submitted, the Council can legally close the hearing. Public hearing closed There being no further con~nents~ either for or against, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing closed. Motion to bring back ordinance It was mcved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an ordinance be brought back establish- lng a public improvement district. Annual review Councilman Hobel suggested an annual review be set up, so the Council will have a chance to review all aspects of the program. Appeals Councilman Egdahl suggested a method be set up to hear appeals; that procedures for this be clearly spelled out. He questioned whether the Council would be the Board of Appeals. After Council discusslon~ it was agreed that there would be no need to put in an appeal process in the ordinance. Board of Directors Gity Attorney Lindberg, in answer to Council- man Hobel's inquiry, stated that the Down- town A~ociation will appoint the Board of Directors. This Association has now expanded to encompass all those businesses within the District. ProponentS.' figures Councilman Egdahl asked the City Clerk to report at the next meeting on the relative value of the proponents' endorsements as compared to that of the opponents' petitions° -4- RESOLUTION NO. 6243 - APPROVING TENTATIVE MAPS OF EL RANCHO DEL REY SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1 and 2 Director of Planning Warren explained that these two tentative maps were held over from the Council meeting of October 12, 1971 to give the Otay Land Company and Sweetwater Union High School District an opportunity to settle the question of the location of the junior high school site. The School Board met on October 21, 1971, and took action which rescinded their previous action approv- ing any school sites. Director of Public Works Mr. Cole spoke on the traffic system. The latest report from the County indicates that "H" Street, as proposed, would need six lanes rather than the four, as planned. Mr. Cole cormnented that it was appropriate for the City to participate in the cost of the two extra lanes. They are still working with the County on this, and should the results of further study reveal no need for six lanes, this fact will be known to the Council before approval of the final map. Councilman Egdahl questioned the justifica- tion of the City's paying for the cost of the two lanes. City Attorney Lindberg explained that this has been an accepted City policy for a number of years, as it is with other cities. Mr. Lindberg discussed the school site issue, and the conditions as originally suggested by him: (1) f~nal map be conditioned upon a potential realignment of "J" Street; (2) the map might be referred back to the Planning Con~nission if elementary school site, as designated, is not accepted. The School Board, by not stipulating a school site, has opened the door to the Council to accept the tentative map, without condition. Betty Boone, Deputy County Counsel Mrs. Boone stated she is representing the Sweetwater Union High School District and the Ghula Vista Elementary School District. She stated that the Board cannot legally determine a school site until many aspects have been answered, such as traffic pattern, soils analysis, approval by State, etc. Tentative maps 1 and 2 were never proposed to contain a junior high school. Mrs. Boone strongly reec~muended that the Council adopt the recorm~endatlon originally made by the City Attorney -- that if it was necessary, because of selection of a school site, to realign "J" Street, this could be done be- fore approval of the final map. Mrs. Boone cor~ented that no arrangements have been made for interim schooling facil- ities. The junior high school cannot be buile for four or five years, and there will be a need for facilities in the next few years. In this regard, she would re- quest that the City Attorney's recon~menda- tion be approved -- that the Council recog- nize that Chula Vieta hae no final agreement with the developer with regard to proposed school sites, and the subdivision design may require modification if the sit~ is not accepted for an elementary school site. -5- Mrs. Boone indicated it would take the Chula Vista School District at least 60 days to determine the results of the soils tests, and the Sweetwater Union High School would need an additional 30 days to establish a concrete position of the School Board in regard to the junior high school site. Interim school facilities A discussion was held by the Council rela- tive to interim school facilities. City Attorney Lindberg noted arrangements as made in the City of San Diego, and other cities, whereby arrangements have been made for cash payments or temporary facility construction to be undertaken by the developer for the interim need without regard to permanent schools to be constructed by the School Dis- tricts themselves. Letter received from Chula Vista City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a let- City School District ter from S. B. Houser, Facilities Director, declaring that a school site in Unit 1 has been tentatively accepted. They are await- ing a completed soils test. If the soils test proves the site is unacceptable, they would like to have the privilege of select- ing another site in Unit t. Joseph Rindone, Superintendent, Mr. Rindone stated he appeared at the Coun- Sweetwater Union High School cil meeting of October 5, and stated it was District the School Board's desire to locate a junior high school east of the proposed north/south collector street. On October 10, Mr. Pas- quale asked the Board to consider Site "F"~ and made certain concessions. The Board did consider "F"; however, the concessions were withdrawn. Ron Calhoun, Engineer, Wilsey Mr. Calhoun stated he is speaking for Mr. and Ham Pasquale. Me made the following statements: (1) Their schedule calls for occupancy for the first residence in Units 1 and 2 in 18 to 24 months from the time the tentative map is approved; (2) preliminary soils tests were given to the elementary school district -- no problems are seen here. The State Map Act requires reservation of a school site, and the offer of the site needs to be accepted by the school district within 30 days of the approval of the tentative map. (3) Mr. Cal- houn noted the numerous changes that would have to be made on the realignment of "J" Street, remarking that if a condition is attached to final map relative to "J" Street, they would be left without an approval. (4) Otay Land Company recognizes the need for interim school facilities and are willing to negotiate with the School District on this. James Craig, Engineer, Shattuck Mr. Craig stated he is representing Shattuck Development Company Company~ developers of Candlewood Subdivision, a 20-acre parcel lying immediately adjacent to and westerly of Unit 1 of this development. They request a condition whereby sewer mains and the lift stations be sized so as to serve their 20-acre parcel. Director of Public Works Cole stated this could be worked out. For the record, the City Clerk stated she received a letter from Shattuck Company requcstlng this condition. -6- City Attorney's recormmendation In answer to Councilman Hyde's inquiry, City Attorney Lindberg stated that in his latest memo to Council, he asked that the conditions as proposed in his memo of October 22, not be imposed. This was determined after meeting with the Planning Director and the developer; the conclusion was that the conditions were unnecessary and unwarranted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, with the fol- lowing conditions: (1) prior to the filing of a final map with the Engineering Divi- sion, letters must be on file with the Plan- ning Department indicating that both School Districts have been satisfied that adequate classroom space will be available for the students coming from this subdivision; (2) "H" Street to provide for six lanes of traffic in a ll0-foot right-of-way, the City to share in the cost of improvements by paying for two 12-foot lanes. The read- ing of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted with the above con- ditions by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6245 - APPROVING Director of Public Works Cole, in a report AGREEI~NT FOR DEFERRAL OF to the Council, reported that on September IMPROVEMENTS - 149 "D" STREET 20, 1971, the City Planning Co~aission approved a deferral of the installation of public improvements for 149 "D" Street with a condition that the owners execute an agree- ment and post security to guarantee the future installation of the improvements. 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, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6246 - APPROVING Director of Public Works Cole submitted a AGREEMENT FOR CITY PARTICIPATION written report to the Council in which he IN CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE explained this installation of drainage IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST NAPLES STREET, improvements at the northeast corner of ADJACENT TO NEOPOLITAN VILLAS Neptune Avenue and East Naples Street is one of the projects budgeted in the 1971- 72 Capital Improvement Program. He explained that whenever possible, the construction of the City's portion of public improvements should be done concurrently with the improve- ments by the developer of the subdivision. The cost, submitted by the developer, is $6,179.80 for constructing the drainage improvements. It is requested that the amount of $6~700 be authorized to provide for the cost of utilities relocation and contingencies. 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, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6247 - CITY'S In accordance with Council request, the City INTENTION TO CHANGE AMORTIZATION Planning Commission considered the possi- SCHEDULE FOR BILLBOARDS bility of reducing the amortization period for billboards located within the City limits. It is their recommendation that the Council adopt an amendment to the City Code changing the amortization schedule for billboards valued at $2,500 or more to a maximum of five year, with all other billboards to abated sooner. This resolution calls for a public hearing regarding this matter on November 16, 1971. 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, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6248 - CITY'S Director of Public Works Cole reported that INTENTION TO ABATE NUISANCE - notices were sent to owners of 14 parcels DRAINAGE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE adjacent to the Central Drainage Channel, east of Fifth Avenue, ordering the clean-up of the drainage channel within 20 days, in accordance with City Code Section 26.117(a). No work has been performed by the property owners to this date. This resolution calls for a public hearing on this matter on November 16, 1971. 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, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION PROVIDING SPECIAL In a written report to the Gouncil, Ghief APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE of Police Winters stated that, as a result OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR of a Coordinated County Communieations Study, POLICE DEPARTMENT they are requesting thc purchase of 15 mobile radios and 6 portables. These radios will provide the City with a County-wide Mutual Aid channel, and are needed as a result of the National Conven- tion which will be held in San Diego in August of 1972. The radios will be pur- chased from a consolidated City of San Diego bid. Adjourned regular meeting requested City Manager Thomson requested that this item be held over and an adjourned regular meeting called for tomorrow, as there is one point which is now being checked out by the communications technician. -8- Meeting called It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde that a conference (adjourned regular meeting) be scheduled for 3 P.M., October 27, 1971. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None ~QUEST OF SAFETY COMMISSION The Safety Commission is requesting permis- TO CHANGE MEETING PLACE sion to hold all future meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Police Audi- torium due to the fact that Council Chambers are usually in use at the time the Commission regularly meets. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Scott: seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be granted. P, EQUEST OF YOUTH CO~ISSION TO The Youth Commission is requesting Council LOWER AGE LIMIT FOR CITY COUNCIL action in lowering the age limit of running CANDIDATES for City Council from 23 years, 54 days to 18 years of age to make the City's laws more consistent with those of the State of Cali- fornia. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be filed in view of the fact that the Constitution already provides for this. Also, that a copy of the Charter be sent to the C~airman of the Youth Commis- sion noting that there is a 2-year and 54- day period in which an elector may run for office. Ted Craft, Member, Youth Commission Mr. Graft stated that AB576 gives the right to 18-year-olds to run for office. This aetion did not preempt the City's Charter provisions. They are askins that the 2 years plus 54 days be deleted as a condition for running for office, and it simply be for ~registered voters'~ Referred to Charter Review The Gouncil concurred that this matter Cormmittee should be submitted to the Charter Review Committee for oonsideration. Mayor Hamilton directed that a copy of the City Charter be sent to the Youth Commission, along with the name of the Chairman of the Charter Review Committee. REQUEST OF YOUTH CO~ISSION TO The Youth Commission is asking permission of CONTACT AREA SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS the Council to contact the various student TO ADVISE THEM OF YOUTH COMMISSION councils, senates or congresses of Junior ACTIVITIES and Senior High Schools in Chula Vista and Southwestern College with a request that a Youth Commissioner meet with them for the purpose of aoquainting students with the Youth Commission, Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Couneilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be granted. -9- CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE MAP FOR City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a APOLLO SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3 - letter from Louis M. Wolfsheimer, attorney TIME DEVELOPMENT COMPANY representing the developers, requesting a one-week continuance in order to evaluate the conditions imposed by the City Planning Commission and the City Engineer. Continuance granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for one week (meeting of November 2, 1971). RESOLUTION NO. 6249 - APPROVING This matter was continued from the meeting TENTAT/VE MAP OF RANCHO RIOS II of October 12, 1971, to allow Council time SUBDIVISION to make a field trip to view some planned unit developments. The PUD consists of 44 dwelling units on approximately 5 acres of land zoned R-2-P. The area is located south of Main Street, north of Otay Valley Road. The City Planning Co~nission recommends approval subject to certain conditions. Ted Odmark, Representative, Mr. Odmark discussed the storage space as Rancho Rios Developers proposed in this subdivision. He noted that carports were being utilized rather than garages which would be a detraction since it would create a "series of b~xes". The car- ports will be owned by the Homeowners Assoc- iation and they will be charged with the responsibility of policing them° Councilman Hyde declared that he felt the Council would be remiss in allowing a com- plete waiver of the requirements of the double garage for each unit. He could see some reduction in this provision, but stated he is speaking strongly against the waiver of both garages for each unit. Councilman Scott agreed, but felt it would be a detrimental effect to require garages in this particular subdivision. He remarked that for any other planned unit development, the staff should look at the requirements for garages rather than carports. 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 APPROVING SECOND The amendment involves (1) move the base AMENDMENT TO BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE date forward in determining when the 50% PROTECTION DISTRICT AGREEMENT of City assessed value is reached; (2) allow the District's Fire Chief to transfer to the City as Battalion Chief; (3) blanket in the Clerk Dispatcher at the pay she is receiving at the time of annexation. Resolution filed It was moved by Gouncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this resolution be filed. -10- ORDINANCE NO. 1369 - AMENDING CITY It was moved by Councilman Scott that this CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ordinance be placed on its second reading SUBDIVISIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA and that reading of the text be waived by VISTA - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1370 - CHANGING ~t was moved by Councilman Scott that this SETBACK ADJACENT TO FIRST AVENUE ordinance be placed on its second reading FOR PROPERTY AT NORTHWEST COILNER and that reading of the text be waived by OF FIRST AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed DRIVE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Noes Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESPONSE TO PETITION TO ELIMINATE Director of Public Works Cole referred to Dhe CENTER ISLAND DIVIDER ON TELEGRAPH written report submitted to the City Council CANYON ROAD WEST OF NACION AVENUE in which he reviewed the petitions submitted at the meeting of October 5, 1971. The staff has reviewed the considerations connected with the petitions as it affects safety: traffic volume, speed, street grade, proximity to intersections, freeway ramps and other cuts in the island, visibility, etc. The Traffic Engineer checked the referenced locations to determine applicability of acci- dent histories, etc. After a thorough review of all of the con- siderations as detailed, it is still strongly recon~nended that for the safety of the public and for the efficient movement of traffic that the request to eliminate or to cut through the center island divider on Tele- graph Canyon Road west of Nation be denied. Bob Hollingsworth, 417 Mr. Hollingsworth discussed the egress, Telegraph Canyon Road ingress presently being used behind the American Service Station. He corm~ented that as an alternative~ they could construct a driveway north of this service station; this land is presently owned by Gersten Company. Ad Hoc Committee It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobcl and unanimously carried that an ad hoc cormnittee be formed to con- sist of a member of the City Council, a representative of the shopping center, and a member of the staff to study the egress, ingress off thc American 0il Service Station site~ and to see what the difficulties would be in obtaining an easement from the Gersten property~ and see if some solution can be found to the problem. Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Holling~worth to serve on this cormnittee. Recess A recess was called at 11:30 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 11:40 P.M. -11- AD HOC COi~ITTEE REPORT - "OUR HOUSE" Mayor Hamilton submitted written reports to the Council with the announcement that any- one wishing to receive a copy may obtain one from the City Clerk. CPO GOALS CO~R~ITTEE Councilman Hobel reminded the Mayor about making the four appointments to this committee. U. S. POST OFFICE Councilman Hobel requested a report from the City Manager and the City Attorney for a report on the cost of acquiring the post office building, and the alternatives the City has on it. CABLE TV Councilman Scott noted that the City of Imperial Beach has an agreement on Cable TV. He requested the City Attorney to get a copy of this agreement and advise the Council on this. LANDSCAPED AREAS It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff investigate the matter of enforcing proper maintenance of landscaped areas in the City which are landscaped to meet City re- quirements, to see that they are adequately enforced. OFF-RAMPS Councilman Egdahl questioned whether there would be no off-ramps at "J" Street, but that it would be just an underpass on the freeway. This was confirmed, and the Council discussed the off-ramps, as proposed along this freeway. WRITTEN COI~UNICATIONS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Written Cormmunications be held over for the meeting scheduled for tomorrow. COUNCIL CONFERENCE City Clerk Fulasz noted the other items to be discussed at the conference (adjourned regular meeting) on October 27~ at 3 P.M.: (I) Resolution providing special appropri- ation of funds-- e~mn~nieation equipment for Police Department~ (2) PEP Program; (3) Tree Policy Program; (4) Planned Parenthood Clinic. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Request for waiver of fee Mr. Norman Sobel, representing the Southwest Lions Club, stated they are sponsoring a Circus tomorrow (October 27, 1971) for the children in the area, with all preceeds to go to local charities. They are requesting a waiver of the license fee. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the waiver of the license fee be granted. -12- Jack Cummings, 342 "F" Street Mr. Ctm~nings submitted additional petitions opposing the proposed relocation of "Our House" to a site on "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. He stated this makes a total of 524 signatures that he has submitted to date. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:55 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 1971 at 3 P.M. -13-