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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/04/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 20, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7 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, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant City Attorney Blick, Associate Planner Lee, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Personnel Director McCabe 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 April 12 and 13, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott that Councilman Egdahl be appointed Mayor Pro Tempore. Nominations closed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the nominations be closed. (Council- man Egdahl abstained from voting). Councilman Egdahl appointed The motion to appoint Councilman Egdahl as Mayor Pro Tempore carried unanimously~ PRESENTATION TO MISS CHULA VISTA Mayor Hamilton presented a plaque to Miss Kathy McBride, Miss Chula Vista for the year, 1970-71. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD Mayor Hamilton presented Captain Donald D. PIN TO CAPTAIN DONALD MORRISON Morrison, Police Department, with the 20- year service pin. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS - Chamber of Cormnerce Mr. Nick Slijk, Executive Manager, Chamber of Commerce, submitted the second q~arterly financial report. Ha presented each of the Councilmen with a copy of the Treasurer's Report for the month of March 1971. Junior Chamber of Con~aerce Mr. Richard Carsa%President, Junior Chamber of Commerce, presented Miss Terri White, recemtly chosen Miss Chuta Vista, to the Council. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION On December 2, 1970, Apollo Associates OF CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE AN requested the vacation of a 10-foot wide EASEMENT FOR SEWER PURPOSES - sewer easement existing across Lots 36 APOLLO SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 through 44 in this subdivision. The ease- ment was accepted by the Council on August 11, 1964, for off-site sewer to serve the Princess Manor Subdivisions. A condition of the final map was that the sewer main be relocated to East Rienstra Street and the existing sewer main be abandoned. This was necessary due to a 20-foot dirt fill being placed on the lots. The relocation of the sewer main has been completed and is in service, accomplishing the abandonment of the existing main. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing opened. Public hearing closed There being no co~nents, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6028 - ORDERING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of THE VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR the text was waived by unanimous consent, SEWER PURPOSES ACROSS LOTS 36-44 passed and adopted by the following vote, OF APOLLO UNIT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Associate Planner Lee explained that this VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVI- public hearing has been called to consider SIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE the following various amendments, which he explained in detail: Reduction of setbacks for Residential and Industrial zones; adding the zoning wall requirement for Commercial and Industrial zones; adding a new R-3 density provision, R-3-M (1 unit per 2,000 square feet); revision of sign standards for the C-0 zone; adding new uses to the C-0, C-B, C-C and C-T zones; deleting certain uses from the C-V zone; adding waiver of setbacks for fences on corner lots subject to Zoning Administrator approval; adding new restric- tion of service station parking and storage areas; increasing rear and side yard setbacks for two-story multiple family uses; and num- erous miscellaneous reference changes. R-2-T parking areas Councilman Hyde recommended that in the R-2-T zone, a provision be imposed whereby, if the site plan review indicates a need for addi- tional parking beyond that required by the number of cars per garage~ that this be made a provision of the subdivision, so that there will be no question as to the legality of it. Councilman Scott con~nented on the number of curb cuts in an R-2-T zone~ and wondered if they shouldn't take a second look at this -- that perhaps a two-car garage would be essen- tial, or a one-car garage with additional storage area. Signs - R-3- zone Councilman Scott questioned the rationale of adding the 20-square-foot maximum size, 5-foot high free-standing sign. Mr. Lee explained the difference between a free-standing sign and a ground sign. Councilman Scott discussed the proliferation of signs throughout the City and cautioned against adding more signs. -2- Mayor Hamilton stated he would like to see the wording "either/or" and it should be standardized to one sign. Pharmacies Concerning the C-O zone, Mayor Hamilton abstained from the discussion relative to pharmacies. Signs in C-O zone Councilman Scott stated he would like to have more background information on this before he would be able to support changing the ordinance; he would have to hear all the arguments. Section 33.535 - Unclassified Uses Councilman Scott suggested the wording "or any other reasonable use" be added to this Section. Mr. Warren, Director of Planning, stated he will explore this with the City Attorney. Section 33.803 Storage Area - Councilman Scott suggested this provision be Off-street Parking and Loading included in the R-2-T section. Section 33.901 - Fencing Councilman Scott noted this takes Zoning Administrator's approval and questioned the status of the Review Board. Director of Planning Warren commented that rather than creating a new Board, the grant- ing of the variances should be examined. Section 33.1001 Mr. Lee commented that this Section should also include the R-3 zone. Section 33.1102 Councilman Scott questioned the abatement period. Mr. Warren stated that wrecking yards would not be subject to the standard abatement, but in one year they must conform to the zoning provisions. He added that he would clarify the wording of this Section. Recess Mayor Hamilton called a recess at 8:30 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 8:45 P.M. Suggestion to refer to staff Mayor Hamilton suggested this matter be referred to the staff for clarification of the changes made by the Council, prior to opening the public hearing. He would also suggest that the staff bring this matter back to the Council as it effects R-I, R-2, R-3 and Commercial. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott that this matter be re- ferred back to the staff and Connnission for their recommendations based on the con~nents heard tonight. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott Absent: None Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. -3- Eugene York, 280 "K" Street Mr. York, representing South Bay Improvement Organization, stated that basically, they are in favor of the provisions. They would make the following recormnendations: R-3 zone Attach some type of R-3 zone which would be in addition to or replacing the new R-3-M zone proposed which would give the Planning Com~nission and the City Council control of the density once the zone is granted. This would have no square footage requirements and would have to adhere to the next most restrictive R-3 zone for the requirements pertaining to setbacks, open space, etc. Compared to Planned Unit Councilman Scott indicated this would be Development the same as that of a Planned Unit Develop- ment. Section 33.504 - Park area Mr. York con~nented that this provision is being incorporated into the Parks and Recre- ation Master Plan~ and also as a major revi- sion of the subdivision ordinance. He felt it was premature to do this in one zone (R-2-T) and would prefer to have it in the subdivision ordinance. Section 33.901, paragraph 36 - Mr. York suggested the following changes be Zoning Wall or Fence made: instead of "a six-foot high .... wall .... shall be erected," this be changed to .... "may be erected." Also, he would recom- mend the last sentence be deleted and add: "said wall or fence may be required if the Zoning Administrator finds it is necessary for the screening and protection of adjacent property." Side-yard setbacks for apartments Mr. York felt this requirement should be a permissive one, rather than mandatory. Public hearing closed There being no further con~nents~ either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. New hearing to ba called Mr. Warren indicated it would take the staff approximately 30 days to incorporate these changes into the proposed revision. The Council concurred that a new public hearing should be called at that time, relative to the changes made. Motion to call new hearing It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff bring back comments and recom- mendations regarding all of the comments made by the City Council pertaining to this item, and to the questions raised by Mr. York. This matter to be readvertised for another public hearing in approximately 30 days. ORDINANCE NO. 1328 - AMENDING The speed limit on Moss Street between Naples SCHBDUL~ IX OF TRAFFIC CODE TO Streef and Third Avenue was revised to in- INCREASE SPEED LIMIT ON MOSS crease it to 35 miles per hour. Radar speed STREET - FIRST READING checks revealed that the 85 percentile was approximately 35 miles per hour. This ordin- ance would provide for increasing the speed limit to 35 miles per hour on Moss Street, beginning at the Chula Vista City Limit and ending at Naples Street. -4- Motion to place ordinance on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that first reading this 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: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6029 - AMENDING A stop sign regulation was installed on a SCHEDLriE II OF TRAFFIC CODE TO trial basis in October 1970, at the inter- INCLUDE SPECIAL STOPS ON OLEANDER section of Oleander Avenue and East Naples AVENUE Street, with traffic being stopped on Oleander Avenue because of the increase of traffic and the presence of a granm~r school that is directly adjacent to it with a re- sultant heavy pedestrian movement. It is recommended that the stop sign regulation, stopping traffic on Oleander Avenue at the intersection with East Naples Street, be made permanent. 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. 6030 - APPROVING Nacion Associates has submitted a bond for IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT - CHULA Faithful Performance as security for the VISTA GARDENS SUBDIVISION, UNIT improvements in this subdivision. A survey NO. 7 monument installation bond has been submitted and fees for the subdivision have been de- posited. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobal, 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. 6031 - APPROVING This subdivision contains 19 lots and is FINAL MAP - CHULA VISTA GARDENS located east of Nolan Avenue, between Oneida SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 7 and East Palomar Streets. The final map has been checked by the Engineering Div~ion and found to be in conformity with the tentative map. It is recommended that thc Council approve the final map and accept and dedicate SONOMA COURT as a public street. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the followingvote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None -5- RESOLUTION NO. 6032 - ACCEPTING BIDS The storm drain portion consists of the AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STORM construction of approximately 2,250 lineal DRAIN CONSTRUCTION AND SEWER fee~ of 66-inch diameter pipe, 180 lineal FACILITIES IN "J" STREET FROM I-5 feet of 54-inch diameter pipe, along with TO ASH AVENUE construction of curb inlets and cleanout structures. The sewer portion of the project is Phase 1 of a 2-phase project which will provide sewer capacity for the Telegraph Canyon basin. The bids covered a basic bid with rein- forced concrete pipe and an alternate bid with corrugated metal pipe. It is recom- mended that the Council accept the bids and award the contract to the low bidder, Henson Construction, Inc., for the alternate bid in the amount of $171,834.50. Also that authorization be given for the expenditure of an additional $8,165.50 for contingencies and utility relocations that may develop. 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, geett, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6033 - EXTENDING On March 30, 1971, the City Council held a CERTAIN FRANCHISES GRANTED TO public hearing on the application of the SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC San Diego Gas and Electric Company for a COMPANY PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE franchise for gas and electric service. NO. 23, 226, 234 and 402 The Council continued this hearing until the resolution of the issue of a surcharge has been heard and determined by the Public Utilities Commission in regard to the fran- chise fee presently being charged by the City of San Diego. This resolution permits San Diego Gas and Electric Company to use the streets and rights-of-way for the pur- pose of providing gas and electric service in Chula Vista during this interim period. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimousconsent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, HAmilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO Personnel Director McCabe reviewed the AGREEMENT WITH BONITA-SUNNYSIDE recouunendations for integrating the fire FIRE DISTRICT service of the two agencies, as it pertained to the salaries of the personnel, sick leave, vacation credits and permanent status of the employees. Probationary period In answer to the City Manaser'e inquiry, Mr. McCabe stated that those employees of this Fire District that have not completed their 12-month probationary period would have this status with the City and would be required to complete this probationary period prior to becoming a permanent employee. -6- Mayor Hamilton con~nented that the recom- mendations seem reasonable as this is exactly what was recon~nended by LAFCO. Comments from Bonita-Sunnyside Mayor Hamilton asked if this agreement was Fire District forwarded to the Commissioners of the Bonita- Runnyside Fire District for their comments. Deputy City Attorney Blick stated he dis- cussed this agreement with their attorney and was informed that they had no objections. Motion to continue for one week It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that this item be held over until the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 6037 - INTENTION At Council direction, this public hearing TO CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER is being set for May 18, 1971. The proposed PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SALE ordinance defines the type of containers, OF NON-RETURNABLE OR DISPOSABLE inspection, violations, severability and BEVERAGE CONTAINERS the effective date. Councilman Hobel asked that the July 1, 1971, effective date be deleted, as this would fall into the normal confines of the ordinance requirements° 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 Noes: Councilman Egdahl Abstain: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6034 - APPROVING The anticipated cost of this program will JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN be $42,500, with an additional contingency CITY AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT fund of $5,500 for a total of $48,000. The DISTRICT AND SEDWAY AND COOKE, cost of this study will be divided equally CONSULTANTS, FOR PLANNING SERVICES between the two jurisdictions -- San Diego FOR CHUIA VISTA BAY FRONT AREA Unified Port District and 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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6035 - APPROVING The Director of the Department of Special AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO District Services~ County of San Diego, has FOR APPLICATION TO OBTAIN HUD requested written concurrence to submit a FUNDS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES preliminary application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for grant funds for the South Bay Storm Drain Plan. This application would be made by the San Diego County Flood Control District on behalf of the City and Zones 3 and 4 of the District~ coordinated with thc County Comprehensive Planning Organization. The location of the projects would be: -7- a. Storm drain facilities, Hilltop Drive to Tobias Drive; b. Lined P.C.Co channel from Second Avenue to Quintard Street; co Storm drain crossing, Quintard Street; d. Lined channel from Quintard Street to 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, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 6036 - REPLACING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of AND CORRECTING THE DESCRIPTION OF the text was waived by unanimous consent, CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINHABITED passed and adopted by the following vote~ TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS BRANDY- to-wit: WINE'S OTAY VALLEY ROAD ANNEXATION AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR CONTINUATION City Manager Thomson reviewed a proposed OF SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF CHULA change in the route which would reduce the VISTA BY SAN DIEGO TRANSIT subsidy by $3,813 a year. CORPORATION Councilman Egdahl questioned the arrange- ment of a joint transfer agreement with Aztec Bus Lines. He added that in the interest of reducing even further the San Diego Transit route, and increasing that of Aztec, he would request that the staff explore the possibility of having just one route in Chula Vista for San Diego Transit -- that on Broadway only, and then transfers to be made from this point onto Aztec to other parts of the City. Councilman Hobel suggested the staff look into the turn-around area for the bus on "J" Street -- that this should be done on a collector street rather than in the rasi- dentlal area. Speaking against subsidy Councilman Scott spoke against paying any subsidy to the Transit Company. Eleanor Anderson, Chairman, Mrs. Anderson con~nented on the fact that Chula Vista TASK Force Greyhound buses also operate in this City, and the Council should consider them also in the transfer arrangements. Nick Slijk~ Executive Manager, Mr. Slijk discussed the contract the San Chamber of Commerce Diego Transit received when they obtained a grant from the government, which was for a metropolitan service. It is his under- standing that this was the basis for the grant, and that they could not reduce this service or ask for additional funds. Motion to refer to staff and It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by attorney Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Manager be directed to pursue the question of the route for San Diego Transit~ -8- as suggested by Councilman Egdahl. Also, that the City Attorney's office look into the contract arrangement that now exists and did exist at the time of take-over, and report back to the Council with a recom- mendation as soon as possible. REPORT ON PROPOSED COUNTY CONTROL The Council referred to the report submitted OF ANIMAL REGULATIONS by City Manager Thomson in which he outlined the services that will be performed by the County, the costs and revenues, the transfer of personnel, real estate and equipment leases, and the billing and licensing. Mr. Thomson submitted a surmnary of the costs and the revenues to the City for the last four years which showed an average deficit of $10,075 per year. Speaking against County operation Mayor Hamilton voiced his opposition to this proposal. Councilman Scott felt it would be a disservice to the community to adopt this change. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that mo more staff time be spent on this, and that the matter be filed. Rate increase to be investigated Councilman Egdahl requested that the staff look into the possibility of increasing the fees so that this would be a pay-as-you-go basis. Incorporated into motion Councilman Hobel requested that this be in- corporated into his motion, and it was agreed by Councilman Scott in seconding the motion. REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR OFFERING City Manager Thomson explained that the staff FIRE SERVICE TO WOODLAWN PARK is proposing that the City of Chula Vista FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provide fire service to the District for a fee of $100 a month to be obtained from a District tax rate of $1.28 per $100 assessed valuation. The revenues remaining after the payment of this $100 contract fee are to be applied to rental costs of additional fire hydrants for the District. Motion to offer City services It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman ggdahl and unanimously carried that the City offer a fire service agreement to the Woodlawn Park Fire Protection District. REPORT ON AVAILABILITY OF An offer has been received from the State STATE SURPLUS PROPERTY for the sale of surplus land. The lease fee asked by the State for this parcel of land is $100 per year. (The parcel is located generally east of Naclon Avenue and north and south of Nita Court.) City Manager Thomson recommends that the property not be aoquired by the City. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted, and action be filed. -9- STATUS REPORT ON AUTOMOBILE SALES Director of Planning Warren referred to his AREAS - Director of Planning written report concerning site requirements for automobile sales facilities and the problems that could be encountered in attempt- ing to expand existing automobile sales facilities at their present locations. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON Ii~[PROVEMENT OF BAY Director of Public Works Cole reported that BOULEVARD BETWEEN "E" AND "H" he checked with the State Division of High- STREETS - Director of Public Works ways on the feasibility of putting in A.C. for a portion of this road to provide two lanes eastbound until a turn is made to go onto the bridge. Mr. Cole commented that this vehicle movement would be in operation for eight months, until the "E" Street bridge is torn down and the traffic redirected to the '~" Street bridge. Motion to contact State It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works contact the State to see about the possibility of obtaining this action. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF USE OF The City Council referred to the report sub- PARKING METERS IN CIVIC CENTER mitred by Director of Public Works Cole in COMPLEX - Director of Public Works which he stated that a study was conducted on Friday, April 9, between noon and 3 P.M. It was revealed that a rapid turnover does exist in that two out of three vehicles stayed less than 15 minutes and nine out of ten stayed one hour or less. It is concluded, therefore, that the install- ation of meters would have little effect on the existing usage of the lot. Motion to file report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be filed. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR PROPERTY Director of Public Works Cole referred to EXCHANGE - Director of Public Works his written report in which he reported that the Wilson-Pettit interests have indicated their willinsness to trade property between the golf course and the La Bonita Apartments in order to effect a better mutual property line and to ~lear up the problem of the golf course service road encroaching on the apart- ment property. The total parcel involved from the City is one containing 26,000+ square feet. The parcels from Wilson-Pettit are two: one in fee containing 16,000+ square feet and 250 feet of frontage on Bonita Road, and the other containing 5,000 square feet~ which is to be granted in the form of an easement and encompasses the golf course service encroach- ment onto the apartment property. Mr. Cole added that because there is no specific use in mind for this property, at this time, the staff is not able to determine what would be the best t~ansfer. -10- Suggestion for real estate Councilman Hyde felt there was a need here appraisal for a real estate appraisal of the property. Motion to refer to staff and to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Parks and Recreation Commission by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff to find out the exact values of the prop- erties in question, and on basic economics, Whether it would be a good transfer of land. This matter to be referred also to the Parks and Recreation Commission as to the desira- bility of having this land for park purposes. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF Director of Public Works Cole referred to EXTENDING SCOPE OF "J" STREET his written report to Council in which he DRAINAGE PROJECT - Director of discussed the approval of the construction Public Works of the storm drain and sewer in "J" Street from I-5 to Broadway. In view of the low bids that were obtained, there will be $&2,000 of Goneral Fund money that will bo available. It is recommended that the Council consider expanding the "J" Street project to provide for the construction of a storm drain in Broadway and Halsey Stroet, at an approximate cost of $84,800. Accept recommendations It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and authorization given to go out to bid for this project. Recess Mayor Hamilton called for a recess at 10:30 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 10:40 P.M. TRAFFIC ISLANDS AT TELEGRAPH Director of Public Works Cole referred to CANYON ROAD, EAST OF NACION AVENUE the written report submitted to the City Council in which he reviewed the traffic county and accident record at this location. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the report be accepted. Discussion The Council discussed the traffic pattern, traffic signals at this location, and the possibility of rearranging the islands to have one or two-car storage. Councilman Scott felt there should be some- thing that could be done to alleviate this situation that would not be unsafe. Deweloper informed Mr. Cole stated that he did tell the devel- oper, Mr. Zigman, before he built the shop- ping center, that there would be no way to get across here -- that there would be an island here. Road behind service station Mr. Cole discussed using the road behind the service station -- it is not a good solution, but the road is there for the people to use. Motion fails The motion to aeeopt the report failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hyde Noes: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None -I1- Mr. Jim Jennings, 4045 Calle Mesita Mr. Jennings asked that the island be taken out. Councilman Egdahl felt this would just serve to increase the hazardous condition. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff contact the owner of the property (behind the American Service Sta- tion) to see if he would give an easement to Telegraph Canyon Road. In the meantime, the Director of Public Works is to look into any feasible alternatives to the proposals as submitted to the Council tonight. Other complaints Mr. Kenn Cole, owner of the Mobil Station, and Mr. John Kriswicki, resident of the area, spoke of having a double yellow line in lieu of the traffic island; noted the low accident rate; and discussed the hazardous condition in trying to turn left off Hale- crest onto Telegraph Canyon Road. Motion to study interchange It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff take a total look at this interchange, prior to the heavy traffic that will be generated when there will be a leg longer than that from "L" to Main Streets. DISCUSSION REGARDING YOUTH Mayor Hamilton stated this item will be con- ADVISORY CO~SMISSION tinued for one week in view of the fact that most of the students have left the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Hayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session after Oral Communications, for per- CONFERENCE SCHEDULED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a Council conference (adjourned regular meeting) be set for Monday, April 26, 1971, at 3 P.M. to discuss tree trirmuing and tree planting. Comprehensive Planning Organization Councilman Hobel requested that the proposal discussed at the CPO meeting yesterday (April 19) be another item to be discussed at the scheduled Council conference --(voting formula). WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Resignation of Loris R. Larsen, A letter has been received from Mr. Larsen Board of Appeals in which he submitted his resignation from the Board of Appeals, due to personal reasons. Motion to accept resignation It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter sent to Mr. Larsen expressin$ the Council's appre- ciation for his services on this Board. -12- WRITTEN COP~4UNICATIONS: (continued Request to hang temporary banner The Chula Vista Playhouse is requesting per- sign on Third Avenue between '~" mission to hang a banner (20'x6') in the Street and Madrona Street center island on Third Avenue between '~" and Madrona Streets for four weeks (April 25-May 24). The banner will hang in the center island between the two palm trees closest to Madrona Street, and will adver- tise their stage play to be presented during the month of Mayo Request approved It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mrs. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Mrs° Moore read a documentary entitled Tobias Drive "Earth Week 1971"o Invitation to Council Mrs. Moore invited the Council, Planning Commission, and staff to the next meeting of the South Bay Citizens Planning Committee which will be held on April 29, 1971, at Hilltop High School at 7:30 P.M. "H" STREET UNDERGROUNDING Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, stated that San Diego Gas and Electric Company will commence work on the underground utilities the 26th of this month. This will be a 90-day project. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 11:25 P.Mo and the meeting reconvened at 11:30 PoM. ADJOURlfMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Monday, April 26, 1971 at 3 P.M.