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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/10/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY CGgNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 5, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Plan- ning Warren, Director of Public Works Cole, Senior Planner Williams Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, for personnel reasons. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:30 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 7:20 P.M. 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of September 7, 9, 16, 21 and 22, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Charles Daleo, mem- ber of the Youth Commission, as guest cormnis- sioner for this evening. Mr. Delco reported on his trip to the Youth Seminar, League of California Cities, San Franciseo~ on Septem- ber 26, 1971. REPORT BY REPRESENTATIVE OF Mr. Gary Wappes~ Director, referred to the "OUR HOUSE" financial report submitted at the meeting of September 21. Malvln Murphy~ School of Social Mr. Murphy stated he was here tonight as Work, Episcopal Co~nunity Services Director of Neighborhood Services and Episco- pal Community Service. He will act in a supervising capacity in consulting with and meeting with staff and Board of "Our House". Mr. Murphy spoke of the financial arrange- ments with the County. William Winters, Chief: Police Chief Winters discussed the prevalent drug Department problem, which he stated was worse this year than in previous years. He indicated there were drawbacks in the "Our House" program, but he would support the proposed location at "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. Chief Winters added that if any problems arise at the 'T" Street shopping center, as a result of "Our House", he was sure his officers could handle it. John Beaseley, Chairman, Executive Mr. Beaseley listed the names of the volun- Board teer help at "Our House" and the training sessions held. John Door, Contractor, Mayor's Ad Mr. Doer submitted pictures to the Council Hoc Con~nittee showing '~" frame building which he said his company will donate free of charge to "Our House". A second '~" frame building will be sold to them for the cost of $3,000. Mr. Wappes co~nented that "Our House" plans to use two of these buildings, combining them into one building. Jack Curmnings, 342 "F" Street Mr. Cum~uings presented the City Clerk with additional petitions opposing the location of "Our House" on the proposed site of "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. Mr. Ctm~nings stated he does not oppose the program, just the location° Petitions received City Clerk Fulasz stated for the record, that she has received petitions with 688 signatures favoring the new location and 406 signatures against. Also, a letter was received from the Youth Commission endorsing the new loca- tion. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the ad hoc cormnittee study and reco~en- dation be referred to the staff for report to the Council. Mr. Maurie Goodrich, San Diego Mr. Goodrich stated he is a merchant in the area under discussion. He felt the organiza- tion should have a facility worth $300~000 instead of the proposed '~" frame building worth $3,000. Mro Goodrich opposed the pro- posed location at "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat ATTACHMENT OF THE PRECISE PLAN noting the locating of the properties in MODIFYING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTIES question. The application for rezoning of LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LANDIS 263 Landis Avenue was filed by Glenn's Market, AVENUE, FROM DAVIDSON STREET SOUTH and the other parcels were included by staff TO 150 PEET NORTH OF "F" STREET for consideration by tho Commission and Coun- cil. The Planning Cormnission recon~nends approval. Mr. Warren noted the two phases of development with a completion date of 1975o Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Stanley Glenn, part owner, Glenn's Mr. Glenn explained the primary l~urpose of Market the construction was due to the new Federal regulations. The accessory building would be two-thirds refrigeration area and one- third office space. The building fronting on Landis will be the second phase and would be a two-story office building attached to and becoming a part of the other building. City Attorney's eormnents In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, City Attorney Lindberg stated the matter of the allowed use was explored and alternatives explored. He felt the best solution would be that if the office building in front was not constructed in the time specified, then tho Council would have the authority to terminate the use for this rear building. Public hearing closed There being no further cormnents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. -2- City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg discussed the proposal, stating a precise plan has been submitted by the applicant with a time schedule. The Council should stipulate that if the office building proposed for construction on Landis Avenue is not commenced on the date as specified by the Director of Planning, the use and the building facing the alley would be terminated. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY ON THE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by EAST SIDE OF LANDIS AVENUE FROM Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that DAVIDSON STREET SOUTH TO 150 FEET the matter be continued for one week to give NORTH OF "F" STREET FROM C-O TO the City Attorney an opportunity to redraft C-O-P the proposed ordinance. Landscaping Councilman Egdahl questioned the plans for any landscaping around this project. Mr. Warren con~nented on the proposed landscaping and stated he would check the precise plan on this. Recess A recess was called at 8:45 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 PoM. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - ZONING Planning Director Warren submitted the map, ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES TO P-C AND noting that the public hearing was called to CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE consider zoning for approximately 260 acres GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EL of out-parcels associated with this develop- RANCHO DEL REY ment~and the amendment to the General Devel- opment Plan of E1 Rancho del Rey. Mr. Warren Ordinance Zoning Additional cormnented on the number of meetings held with Properties of E1 Rancho del Rey the developer and representatives of the to P-C school districts to try to resolve the ques- tion of school sites; no decision has been Resolution Approving Amended reached. The alignment of "J" Street has General Development Plan for E1 not been finalized. The County traffic Rancho Del Rey analysis indicates that the roads in this development may not be adequate to carry the traffic flowo Mr. Norman Williams, Senior Planner Mr. Williams discussed the reco~endations made by Mr. Wally Nickel, representing the Kovens, at the last meeting. The staff's conclusions would bc that (1) "J" Street be realigned if another high school site accept- able to the school district can be found; (2) the junior high school and elementary school cites be relocated if new sites acceptable to the school districts arc found; (3) the original density concept be followed, placing the higher residential densities along the two major travel corridors, Street and Telegraph Canyon Road, and lower density single family detached residential development on the interior areas. Mr. Joseph Rindone, Superintendent, Mr. Rindone spoke of the numerous meetings Sweetwater Union High School District held with the staff. They have agreed to the general locations for two junior high schools and one senior high school, but no agreement as to the specific site. He indi- cated a school site just east of the one pro- posed would be a better location and it would be under one ownership. Mr. Rindone asked that no further approval be granted Otay Land Gompany until the developer will assist in the school problem. -3- City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg explained the legal position of the City in requiring the developer to donate a school site, as proposed by Mr. Rindone. He stated he knew of no ordinance or State Subdivision Law that would require this. Motion to continue Councilman Egdahl discussed the fact that the School Board has not had a chance to discuss the proposal; the Council cannot establish a policy insisting that the devel- oper comply with the School District's school needs; and the City Attorney has asked for time to study the legal ramifications of this request. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Gouncilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued to a later date. The motion was subsequently amended to include a date certain -- October 19, 1971. Ron Calhoun, Wilsey and Ham, Mr. Calhoun stated that discussions with the South Pasadena School District started in April 1969. The site now desired by Mr. Rindone for a junior high school would need extensive grading. Mr. Calhoun asked that the delay not affect the tentative maps as this would cause seri- ous problems to the project. Carmen Pasquale, Otay Land Company Fir. Pasquale asked for a plan from the Sweet- water Union High School District for the school sites. He asked that the school sites be placed in the proper locations, regardless of who owned the property. George Shibata, Attorney, Mr. Shibata, representing Miss Koran, asked Huntington Beach the City Attorney to research Section 33.520 of the City Code to see if the City had the prerogative of placing the school sites on other people's property. He felt that under this contract zoning, all of the public facil- ities should be placed on property owned by Otay Land Gompany. City Manager's con~nents Mr. Thomson referred to the street study made by the County which, hc stated, would have impact on the plan approved by the Planning Commission. Even with the dare,certain, the staff may not be able to arrive at a decision. Councilman Scott stated the school problem will be solved at this continued meeting. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - CITY'S Director of Planning Warren explained that INTENTION TO ESTABLISH PARK LAND this hearing was continued from the meeting DEDICATION AND/OR IN LIEU FEE of September 7, 1971, in order to give the REQUIREMENTS AS A CONDITION OF FINAL staff time to evaluate the proposals submitted SUBDIVISION MAPS AND ESTABLISHING A by the South Bay Improvement Association. The BEDROOM TAX ON NEW CONSTRUCTION staff believes the ordinance should be adopted, as is; and if needed, it can be modified at a later date. City Attorney's cormnents Mr. Lindberg reviewed the ordinance and the fee schedule: agreeing that it can be modi- fied at any time. Public hearing reopened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton reopened the public hearing. -4- Eugene York, South Bay Improvement Mro York referred to the letter submitted to Organization, 5837 E1 Cajon Blvd., the Council in which the association noted San Diego eight proposals for the ordinance. He asked for a Council conference to review the pro- posals. They feel the ordinance is quite cumbersome and would lead to many problems, and they strenuously object to it. Mr. York added that he feels the Council may have litigations over the provisions of the ordinance. The South Bay Improvement Organization is saying that the City is going to buy open space and park lands with developers' money° His organization is asking for an ordinance that will be equitable between land owners and developers. The small land owner that will be hurt the worst will not be in a posi- tion to litigate. ~hey are asking that the developers be allowed to pay a fee, that this fee be used to buy and develop park lands, that the fees ba established by the City Council and be established on the basis for the development of the park lando This is basically what they are asking for. Kathryn Moore, Chairman, South Bay Mrs. Moore stated that her Committee endorses Citizens Planning Cormnittee the ordinance 100%. Mrs. G. Krueger~ 3859 Avenida Mrs. Krueger stated she is representing the Palo Verde, Bonita League of Women Voters. She discussed the provision (Sec. 35.208), Credit for Park and Recreational Facilities~ asking that this section be deleted as it refers to private park facilities. It does not meet the needs of the urban developments of today. These credit provisions will encourage a fragmented park development, and further, these facili- ties would not be available to all the citi- zens. Letters received City Clerk Jennie Fulasz stated she received the letter from the South Bay Immurement A~sociation listing the eight proposals for the proposed ordlnance~ and a letter from Helen and Lillian Kennedy, League of Women Voters, opposing the provision of the Qt~tmby Act that pe~its e city to count private open space and recreational facilities as part of a city's park requirement. Council discussion A general discussion ensued relating to the credits for private recreational development. Gene York - Modifications to Mr. York asked that Section 35.201 be re- Ordinance written. He requested that the provision for credits be left in the open space re- quirements~ that it be limited to the park section and the section as it relates to schools and public facilities be deleted. Public hearing closed There being no further corm~ent, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Suggestions for deletions of Councilman Egdahl suggested the controversial sections sections (35°208 and 35.214) be deleted. The ordinance can be amended at a later date, after the Planning Department has had a chance to study them. -5- ORDINANCE NO. 1366 - AMENDING CITY It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that with CODE RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR the deletion of Sections 35.208 and 35.214, ACQUIRING OR FINANCING THE ACQUISITION the ordinance be placed on its first reading A}ID DEVELOPMENT OF PARK LANDS AND OPEN and that reading of the text be waived by SPACE - FIRST READING unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Recess A recess was called at ll:10 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 11:22 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren stated that the AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE RELATING TO purpose of~is hearing was to consider amend- THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN ing Chapter 28 of the City Code. This pro- CITY OF CHULA VISTA posed amendment would repeal the present sub- division regulations, substituting new regu- Ordinance Amending City Code lations relating to the subdivision of land. Relating to the Regulation of Subdivisions in City of Chula Vista Mr. Warren discussed the provision to include the Environmental Control Commission in the review process. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Mr. Don Cocoran, Chairman, Mr. Cocoran stated his Committee has been Legislative Cormnittee, Chamber of studying this proposed ordinance, and they Commerce are requesting a continuance of two weeks in order to enable them to complete this study. Speaking against continuance Mayor Hamilton spoke against the continuance, noting thc conference and the previous meet- ings that the Council and Planning Commission have held on this matter. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde that the public hearing on this matter be continued for two weeks (to the meeting of October 19, 1971)~ Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Mobel, Hyde Noes; Councilmen Hamilton~ Egdahl Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Director of Public Works Cole explained that TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON Rohr Corporation has paid the required fees PORTION OF "H" STREET and submitted a request for the vacation of the westerly 20 feet of "H" Street, contig- uous to the easterly right-of-way line of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Com- pany's Coronado Branch railroad. The proposed street vacation is to provide better security control for the Rohr plant facilities. The Railway Company and the various utility com- panies have no objection to the proposed va- cation~ and the Planning Cormnission recom- mends approval, subject to the reservation of necessary easements. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no con~nents, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. -6- RESQLUTION NO. 6222 - VACATING PUBLIC Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading RIGHT-OF-WAY ON PORTION OF "H" STREET 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 PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Director of Public Works Cole explained that TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON required fees have been paid for the vacation HALE STREET, WEST OF FLOYD AVENUE of the portion of Hale Street lying between the west line of Floyd Avenue and 805 Freeway right-of-way line. This portion of Hale Street no longer serves any lots and may be considered excess right-of-way. The Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to the removal of the remaining street improve- ment and realignment of the curb and sidewalk along Floyd Avenue. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Public hearing closed There being no cormnents, either for or against, Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6223 - VACATING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON HALE STHEET~ the text was waived by unanimous consent, WEST OF FLOYD AVENUE passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Scott~ Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1367 - ESTABLISHING City Attorney Lindberg stated that this THE PROCEDURE FOR CREATING ordinance conforms in all respects to the CO~UNITY PLANNING COMMITTEES - directive of the Council following the con- FIRST READING ference held on September 22, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unani- mous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit! AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel~ Hamilton, Hyde, EgdahI Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6224 - APPROVING At its meeting of September 14, 1971, the CONCEPT OF ADVERTISING OF BUS City Council directed that a resolution be SERVICE AND APPROVING CONTRACT prepared approving the concept of the sketch WITH GHULA VISTA STAR-NEWS UNTIL submitted by the City Manager which provides JUNE 1972 for an advertising contract with the Chula Vista Star-News for the period ending June 30, 1972. The amount of the contract is $2,800. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton Noes~ None Absent: None -7- RESOLUTION NO. 6225 - APPROVING Townhouse Properties, Ltd., has submitted a IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT - FBM bond for Faithful Performance as surety in SUBDIVISION the amount of $465; a bond for Material and Labor in the amount of $233; and a Survey Monument Installation Bond for $400 as secur- ity for the improvements in F~ Subdivision. 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. 6226 - APPROVING The final map of FBM Subdivision has been FINAL MAP - FBM SUBDIVISION checked by the Engineering Division and found to be in conformity with the tentative map approved by the City Council on April 12, 1971, by Resolution No. 6027. It is recomended that the Council take action approving the final map and accepting the dedication of a portion of Glover Avenue. 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. 6227 - ACCEPTING A grant deed, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Joe GRANT DEED, DEDICATING AND NAMING Trevisani, grants the City a strip of prop- PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES erty on the northerly side of '~" Street, west of Minot Avenue, and from Mrs. Carrol B. Hauenstein for a strip of property on the easterly side of '~" Street, east of Second Avenue. The street was initially dedicated with a 40-foot right-of-way, and current standards call for a 51-foot width. Since the City Code requires dedication of needed right-of-way as a condition of issu~ ance of a building permit, it is, therefore, required that a 5%-foot width strip be dedi- cated from each of the subject properties. 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. 6228 - APPROVING Mr. and Mrs. John M. Sheffield have paid the ~3NCONTROLLED EMBANKI~NT AGREEMENT required fees for a permit to place an uncon- FOR PROPERTY AT 834 FIt~ST AVENUE trolled embankment on thc property at 834 First Avenue, and have signed a Maintenance Agreement for Land Development. The agree- ment stipulates that the fill area is not eligible for building construction without a special soils analysis and foundation design. -8- 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. 6229 - ACCEPTING Informal bids for the construction of a BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR drainage ditch at 348 Beech Avenue, from DRAINAGE FACILITY ON BEECH AVENUE Beech Avenue to 422 feet west have been received. This will replace an existing asphaltic concrete drainage ditch, which is requiring constant maintenance. The drain- age ditch lies within a 6-foot drainage easement which was dedicated to and accepted by the City when it approved the final map of Glenhurst Subdivision (11-26-52). The project is budgeted under the 1971-72 Capital Improvement Program as Storm Drain, Group Project No. 1 in the amount of $19,000. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Ballard Williams in the amount of $3,249.75. 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. 6230 - ACCEPTING The contract work for the public improve- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - EAST NAPLES ments in East Naples Street, east of Oleander STREET Avenue, has been completed by the contractor, ABC Paving Company, Inc., in accordance with the contract agreement dated July 2, 1971. A final inspection was made and all of the improvements have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works in accordance with the requirements of 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 Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 6231 - APPOINTING This resolution appoints the following OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEE TO REPRESENT officers and employee to represent the City CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN SMALL in Small Claims Court of the San Diego Judi- CLAIMS COURT cial District; Mr. Gordon Grant, Director of Finance, Officer Roland N. Beyer, Police Department, and Mr. Robert H. Baker, Business License Inspector. -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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 6232 - AMENDING This resolution modifies the description of RESOLUTION NO. 5672 - NOTICE OF the bonds as set forth for the Improvement INTENTION - IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 Act of 1911 and amendments thereto in the alley lying between Del Mar and Church Avenues and "E" Street and Davidson Street in the City of Chula Vista. 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, Nobel~ Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Mrs. M. Corbin, member of the Environmental COMMISSION - PLANNED PARENTHOOD Control Cormmission, requested that the City CLINIC Council contact Planned Parenthood to inves- tigate the possibility of setting up a Planned Parenthood Clinic in the Chula Vista area to compliment the existing services of the County Health Department. She stated the City would not be liable for any financial responsibility in this. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff investigate the possibility of set- ting up this Clinic. REQUEST OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The request from the Environmental Control C(R4MISSION - REVIEW OF CAPITAL Commission is for staff direction to provide IMPROVEMENTS this Commission the means of reviewing capi- tal improvements at their inception. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this ~tter be referred to the staff. RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE MAPS Director of Planning Warren submitted the OF EL RANCHO DEL REY SUBDIVISION, tentative maps noting that Unit No. 1 is UNITS NO. 1 and 2 located north of Telegraph Canyon Road and abuts the western boundary of Southwestern College. The revised map covers approximately 76% acres with 248 lots, and is included in the approved 300-acre Planned Unit Development. Unit No. 2 lies directly north of Unit No. 1 abutting Southwestern College and extends to "H" 8tract. It encompasses 23 acres with 189 units specifically designed for townhouse development with various common open areas and the map closely follows the approved PUB fo~ the area. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the tentative maps~ subject to the condi- tions specified by the Commission and the Engineering Division. -10- Letter from School District City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a letter from Joseph W. Odenthal, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, request- ing a deferment of the approval of the two tentative maps. He states that the School District has not received a satisfactory option for the school sites. Carmen Pasquale, Otay Land Company Mr. Pasquale discussed the possible school sites, stating six have been selected, five of which would not affect the tentative maps. Change of school sites Mr. Warren, Director of Planning, declared that if the school sites are moved, it will require a revision to the Planned Unit Devel- opment. Council discussion The Council discussed the continuation of the P-C zone and General Development Plan for this subdivision to the meeting of October 19, 1971. They concurred that the matter of the school sites will be resolved at that meeting. Permission for continuance Mr. Pasquale stated the Council has his per- mission to continue the consideration of the tentative maps; however, he remarked he felt it was not fair, and he would object to any further public hearings on the Planned Unit Development. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimouely carried that the consideration of the tentative maps of E1 Rancho del Rey, Units 1 and 2 be continued to the meeting of October 19, 1971. ORDINANCE NO. 1363 - PREZONING THE It was moved by Councilman Scott that this SWEETWATER VAI3~y - SECOND READING ordinance be placed on its second reading and AND ADOPTION that reading of the text be waived by unani- mous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, EgdahI Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1364 - AMENDING THE It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING ordinance be placed on its second reading and AN EQUESTRIAN (E) MODIFYING DISTRICT that reading of the text be waived by unani- - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION moue 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. 1365 - AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ANIMAL REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO ordinance be placed on its second reading and KEEPING HORSES - SECOND READING that reading of the text be waived by unani- AND ADOPTION moue consent. The ordinance wac paesed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -11- REQUEST RELATIVE TO AMBULA_NCE City Attorney Lindberg referred to his memo REGULATION - CITY ATTORNEY written to the Council explaining that the City has been informed by Medicare and County officials that strict enforcement of our Code provisions relative to ambulances works both potential hardship and medical and health problems. He discussed problem cases such as incubator situations, cardiac and burn cases where special teams of physicians are set up to handle these cases and must pick these patients up in special ambulance rigs, other than that licensed in this City. Conference set It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde that a Council conference be set for Wednesday, October 13, 1971 at 3:30 P.M. to discuss the following items: (a) Ambulance service (b) Planned Parenthood Clinic (~) Flood Control Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Motion not to enforce ordinance It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that direction be given to the Police Depart- ment, via the City Manager, not to enforce the ambulance ordinance until this matter has been resolved~ due to the serious nature of this situation. Special meeting called It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a special meeting be called for 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 12, 1971, and that Richard Glenn~ Chairman of the Environmental Control Commission, be asked to attend. AMORTIZATION OF OUTDOOR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded ADVERTISING STRUCTURES by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the amortization period for outdoor advertising structures be changed from ten years to five years. CONCESSIONAIRES AT YULE PAEADE Councilman Hobel discussed the request of the Downtown Aseociation, at the last meeting, for the budgeted amount of funds for their Yule parade. Councilman Hobel stated that there are a number of concessionaires that come into the City for that evening selling balloons~ etc. He suggested this not be allowed~ and that the Downtown Association handle the concessions thereby counter- balancing the expenses of this event. Referred to staff Mayer Hamilton asked that this matter be referred to the staff for report. LAND PURCHASE OFFER - GREG ROGERS Councilman Scott discussed the offer to pur- chase 29 acres of land next to Greg Rogers Fark at approximately $10~000 per acre. -12- City Manager Thomson explained that he noti- fied the seller that there was a lack of interest on the part of one of the Council- men as to this asking price. He informed the Council that the official asking price will be much higher. CHANGE OF MEETING NIGHT - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Environmental Control Commission be asked to meet on another night, other than Monday, in order for one member to attend the Planning Commission meetings. Ordinances to be changed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that appropriate changes be made to the ordinances which will provide for the appointment of one member of the Environmental Control Commis- sion to be an ad hoc (ex-officio) member of the Planning Commission and one member of the ECC to be an ad hoc (ex-officio) member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter of resignation - Mr. John A. Smith, Parking Place Commission, John Smith has submitted his resignation from this Com- mission stating he is no longer a resident of the City. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Smith for his services on the Cormnission. Letter of resignation - Mr. Herbert J. Hillson has submitted his Herbert J. Hillson resignation from the Planning Commission due to personal reasons. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation be written to Mro Hillson for his services on the Commission. Letter of resignation - Hr. James A. Chanoux has submitted his resig- James A. Chanoux nation from the Board of Appeals. He states he recently purchased a new residence in the City of La Mesa. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Chanoux for his services on the Con~nission. Letter for waiver of license Mr. Kenneth C. Thomas, Career Development fees - Sweetwater Union High and Guidance Specialist, Sweetwater Union School District High School District, states that they have a Work Experience Education Program in which students are employed by Fuller Brush Company working a minimum hourly compensation for about 20 hours a week. Mr. Thomas requests that the students in this program be issued the license free i~ they provide the neces- sary photographs. -13- Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for report. Request from Salvation Army for A request has been received from Robert permission to place ChriStmas Yardley, Major, City Commander, Salvation collection kettles Army, requesting permission to place the traditional street kettles at nine locations in the City, three of which are in the City on public right-of-way: Post Office, 415 "F" Street; Bank of America, 295 '~" Street; and Sprouse-Reitz Company, 261 Third Avenue, for the period November 26 through December 24, 1971. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that permission be granted to place the ket- tles at the three locations in the City. Letter from League of Women Voters Miss Marilyn Ann Watts, President, League of relative to Library Bomd Issue Women Voters, is requesting that the Council appoint a strong leader to spearhead the drive for passage of the Library Bond. They suggest further that someone in addition to the Friends of the Library Conmaittee serve as chairman to coordinate the efforts of all concerned groups to promote the passage of the Library Bond. Letter to be written It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. Watts for her concern in this matter, and that the Mayor take this request~under advisement. Request from Downtown Association Mr. Jack Harper, Chairman, Starlight Yule relative to Yule Parade Parade, has written the Council for permis- sion to close off Third Avenue for the extent of the parade route ("I" to '~" Streets) on November 29, 1971, Between the hours of 6 P.M. to 8;30 P.M. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that permission be granted. Verified claim for damages - Mr. William P. Gibbons, 635 Florence Street, William P. Gibbons Imperial Beach, has filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $600, claiming that a Police Officer was negligent in driv- ing~ making an unsafe lane change and stop- ping in the middle of the street, thereby causing the accident. This incident occurred on September 27, 1971 at 10:30 P.M. at the 400 block of Broadway. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim Bc denied. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Bob Hollingsworth - Petition filed Mr. Hollingsworth submitted a petition to the City Clerk containing 1~251 names. The petition stated: 'We are customers of the Shopping Center located in the 400 block of Telegraph Canyon Road. At present eastbound traffic is unable to make a left turn off Telegraph Canyon Road into the Shopping -14- Center. For the convenience of all concerned, we request that the Council consider making a left turn lane on Telegraph Canyon Road in this locality". Mr. Hollingsworth read a report on this sub- ject, cormnenting on the traffic and listing suggestions for closing curb cuts in the shop- ping center to make a left turn possible. He asked that a public hearing be called on this item. Mayor Hamilton requested that Mr. Hollings- worth send a copy of this report to the City Clerk. Kiddie Day Parade Mr. Lorenzo Provenio, Chula Vista Jaycees, stated they are planning a Kiddie Day Parade on Saturday, October 9, 1971. He requested traffic control assistance for the following parade route: Fourth and '~", east to Third, south to Partcway~ and west to Memorial Bowl. They need the use of the streets for one-half hour. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that permission be given, if it meets with the approval of the staff. NOTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE Mr. Eugene York, representing South Bay Improvement Association~ expressed their opposition in the manner in which the ordin- ance relating to the Con~nunity Planning Com- mittee was approved. This was done without proper notification. Mayor Hamilton noted the Council conferences held on this item. ABSENTEE BALLOTS City Attorney Lindberg pointed out that absentee ballots for the October 26 election are available at the Hegistrar of Voters office. People wishing a ballot may write or call the Registrar up to seven days prior to the election. During the last days of this filing, the City glerk will bc able to assist the voters. ADJOURNMENT Mayo~ Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:45 A.Mo to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 1971, at 6:30 P.Mo -15-