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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/04/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 13, 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 Director of Public Works Robens, Chief of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek and Fire Chief Smithey The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL M~qUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of April 5, and 6, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Charles Ramm, member of the Board of Appeals, as the guest cormnissioner for this meeting. INTRODUCTION OF PURCHASING AGENT City Manager Thomson introduced Mr. James AND OATH OF OFFICE Espinosa, Purchasing Agent. City Clerk Fulasz administered the oath of office to Mr. Espinosa. REPORT FROM PORT COMMISSIONER Mr. Robert Campbell, Port Cormnissioner, gave a report on the construction of the peninsula, and boat launching facility. He stated that the Port District will par- ticipate with Chula Vista and National City in thc construction of the bridge and access roads to the I-5 interchange. Mr. Campbell then briefly discussed the Master Plan for the entire Port District, the implementation date for which is set for the summer of 1972. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Director of Flanning Warren explained that CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF ZONE th~ applieants, D and E Enterprises, are FOR 2.474 ACHES LOCATED AT NORTH- requesting a change of zone for 2.474 acres EAST C01~NER OF PALOMAR STREET AND located at the northeast corner of Palomar NOLAN AVENUE Street and Nolan Avenue from R-1 to R-3-P. The precise plan calls for 32 units, one dwelling unit per 3~300 square feet of land area. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Mr. Warren submitted a plat of the area and a rendering noting that the applicant pro- poses the construction of 32 two-bedroom units, located in 8 two-story structures utilizing four different elevations. A total of 55 on-site parking spaces will be provided. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Eugene York, 280 "K" Street Mr. York stated he is representing the developers, D and E Enterprises, and explained the proposed development, con~enting that the zoning as proposed is insignificant since they will not be building anywhere near that density. Mr. York discussed in detail the architecture, landscaping, parking, recreation areas, prob- lem of schools and compatibility of the devel- opment. Mr. York briefly discussed the lease that the developers have for this land, and indi- cated there were other alternatives to the development of the site, if the zoning was not approved. City Attorney questions testimony City Attorney Lindberg cautioned that the alternatives were not relevant to this issue. Mayor Hamilton asked the members of the Council whether they wished to hear this testimony. The Council concurred that they would. Alternatives discussed Mr. York announced that should the rezoning be denied, the developer has no choice but to construct single-family homes; this could be the type whereby the homes would be leased. Under the long-term lease agreement, some type of development has to take place. If they build single-family homes, the City will lose control over the development, which they would have with a Precise Plan. Parking explained Mr. York explained the off-street parking proposed, indicating there will be 25 on- street parking spaces. The Council then discussed circular drives as an alternative to having the people back up into East Palo- mar Street. Petition noted City Clerk Fulasz stated she received a petition of protest signed by 327 residents representing 245 properties. Protestants' objections Speaking in protest were: Robert Doane, 1300 Fark Drive; W. F. McBride, 336 East Palomar Street; Marilyn Spencer~ 3572 Lind- berg Street, Imperial Beach (purchasing home in this area); Troy Kimbrough, 337 Inkopah Street, representing Seaview Prop- erty Owners Association. Their objections were: (1) they are against "patchwork zoning" and having apartments in particular in this area; (2) they bought their properties so that they could have a strictly residential area; (3) apartments would have a nice appearance now, but what would it look like 10 to 20 years from now; (4) there is always the vacancy factor to consider; (5) resale value of their homes will go down; (6) the proposed development will not be h&rmonious with the surrounding single-family dwellings; (7) the traffic generated by the 32 units will increase the accident potential; (8) there will be a greater impact on the schools; (9) recre- ational facilities proposed are not adequate for the proposed development; (10) Council should consider the noise factor that would -2- be created from the recreational facility; (11) there is presently an over-abundance of apartment units in Chula Vista. In rebuttal Mr. York explained that D and E Enterprises is the limited partnership of Dennis Wittman and John Poutous. He compared this proposed development to that of an R-1 development, and spoke of the merits of having a mixture of uses in the complex. Public hearing closed There being no further co~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Recess called The Mayor called for a recess at 8:50 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 9:09 P.M. Mixed housing The Council diecussed the desirability of having mixed housing in one development. Mr. Warren indicated that this has been done in two or three areas of the City in the past two years. It is a goal of the General Plan. He added that most of the objections voiced were agaimst the standard type apartment complex. Speaking in favor of request Councilman Hyde spoke in favor of the pro- posal, questioning whether this was good planning or whether the interests of the adjacent residents should be the overriding factor. Maintenance of grounds Mayor Hamilton discussed the requirements of the Precise Plan as it pertains to land- scaping, and questioned whether the City had any control to assure the level of maintenance. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the City has no tools at the present time to assure maintenance of the R-3 developments any mere than over the single-family dwell- ings. Councilman Scott comments Councilman Scott questioned why the devel- opers did not request R-3 zoning for this property. He wondered if this proposal was based on good planning or whether it was a means to help the developer with his lease problem. Councilman Hobel co~ents Councilman Hobel declared that each devel- opment must be judged on its own merits as to whether it should be one type of housing or a mixture. Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the request for R-3-P zoning be denied, and that this be referred back to the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: A~ES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes~ Couneilman~yda Absent: City Attorney Lindberg explained that this report is being referred back to the Plan- ning Cormmission merely as a courtesy because of their consideration in this matter. -3- PUBLIC HEARING - CONS~]ERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN BY map presenting the draft of the Parks and INCORPORATIN~A PARKS AND RECREATION Recreation Master Plan. He stated that a ELEMENT study was made of the City's park space needs and the future park and recreation requirements. A schedule of development was established as a guide to the park site acquisitions for the next 10 years. Quimby Act discussed Mr. Warren briefly discussed the Quimby Act which has been enacted by the State Legis- lature to permit cities to require dedica- tion of park land by the developers. In order to implement this Act, a Parks and Recreation Plan which defines neighborhood facilities service areas is necessary. William Jasinek, Director of Mr. Jasinek reviewed the recor~nendations Parks and Recreation of the Citizens' Advisory Con~nittee relative to this Plan. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing opened. KathrynMoore, 1134 Tobias Mrs. Moore stated she was speaking on behalf of the South Bay Citizens Planning Committee. She stated the Plan was good, as far as it goes, but that it doesn't go far enough. No large park sites are proposed for pur- chase---just the sites attached to the school sites. No bicycle paths are proposed for the heart of the City. San Diego Coun- try Club is shown as open space; however, this does not belong to Chula Vista and cannot be used by the residents unless they are able to afford to belong to the Club. Fredericka Manor is not shown on the map, and this has a good deal o£ open space. Mrs. Moore declared that the land next to Memorial Park, fronting on Fourth Avenue, would be an ideal addition to the park site. This corm~ittee is proposing that the Council set up a revolving fund, established in the budget of the City, that an amount be set aside each year for the express purpose of buying park land. This could be set up in such a way that the citizens of Chula Vista could contribute money or land to this fund. Adjourned Regular Meeting scheduled It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a Council conference (adjourned regular meeting) be set on this matter for April 19, 1971~ at 3 P.M. in the Council Chamber. RESOLUTION NO. 6023 - ACCEPTING This work has now been completed by the PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON PALOMAR contractor, R. E. Hazard Contracting Company, STREET BETWEEN I-5 FREEWAY AND and the public improvements in this project INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD have been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. 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. 6024 - CHANGING THE East of Hilltop Drive, a number of subdi- NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS LYING EAST vision maps have been recorded with the OF HILLTOP DRIVE names of Orange Avenue and "H" Street with- out the usual designation of East Orange and East "H" Street. It is being recommended that the name of Orange Avenue be changed to East Orange Avenue in the following subdivisions: Holiday Estates, Unit #1, Map 5735 Vista Loma Verde, Map 6705 Princess Manor, Unit #2, Map 5464 Princess Manor, Unit #4, Map 5650 and that '~" Street be changed to East "H" Street in Southwestern College Estates, Unit No. 3, Map 6247. 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 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO The Parks and Recreation Department has ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON IRRIGATION completed plans for turfing two school EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLYR. S FOR COOK playgrounds. This is done to provide a AND LOMA VERDE SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS park-like atmosphere to all playgrounds on school properties, by turfing areas mutually utilized on a matching basis. This project is included in the 1971-72 C.I.P. budget, and it is being recormnended that the Council authorize advertising for bids. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids relative to the irriga- tion equipment for Cook and Loma Verde School playgrounds, and to secure informal bids for related landscape material. REQUEST FROM INTERNATIONAL This Cormmission cites Chief Smithey's earnest FRIENDSHIP COPR~ISSION FOR efforts to provide a worthwhile fire fighting COMMENDATION OF CHIEF SMITHEY FOR training experience for the visiting Bomberos, FURTHERING INTER/qATIOHAL RELATIONS and for his efforts in entertaining these gentlemen in their off-duty recreational hours. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Unanimous Consent Item RESOLUTION NO. 6025 - PROVIDING FOR This agreement extends the present contract THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN to and until June 30, 1971 and appropriates AGREEMENT WITHAZTEC BUS LIMES BY the additional amount of $13,200 to cover EXTENDING SAID AGREEMENT TO AND this period of operation. UNTIL THE 30th DAY OF JUlqg, 1971 AND APPROPRIATING NECESgARY FUNDS 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 -5- Unanimous Consent Item RESOLUTION NO. 6026 - OPPOSING SENATE Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading BILL 489 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 52 PROHIB- of the text was waived by unanimous consent, ITING A REQUIREMENT BY MUNICIPALITIES passed and adopted by the following vote, FOR DEDICATION OF STREET RIGHTS-OF- to-wit: WAY AS A CONDITION OF GRANTING ZONING A~S: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Hyde, Egdahl AND OTHER PERMITS Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR The Chula Vista Chamber of Cormnerce is CITY PARTICIPATION IN COST OF requesting Council authorization for the PRINTING OF A CITY MAP expenditure of up to $1,700 as the City's share in the cost of printing 25,000 City maps. Niek SliJk, Chamber of Commerce In answer to inquiries from the Council, Mr. Slijk explained that the current map is definitely in need of updating, and that this should be done on an annual basis. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be given for the expendi- ture of an amount (up to $1,700) for the City's share in printing these maps. RECOI~MENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION The Safety Commission is recommending the REGARDING CROSSING HAZARD AT 660 following: "L" STREET - NATNERMANUFACTURING (1) That Rather place or install a complete educational program among their employees; (2) On egresses from west and east parking lot onto "L" Street. "No Left Turn" signs be installed; (3) Entrance to Ratner's from Arizona be made two-way; (4) At west parking lot, arrangements be made so that it could empty onto Arizona; (5) Place signs~ across the street, stating "No Parking" from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M; (6) No Parking on south side of street at any time, in front of Rather's; (7) Increase parking area to relieve park- ing that exists on Arizona Street. Recormnendations accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the recOn~nendations be approved. RECOMMENDATION FROM SAFETY Mrs. Helen D. Gordinier, 183 Third Avenue, CO~4ISSION REGARDING CROSSWALK AT requested a painted crosswalk in this area, INTERSECTION OF GARRETT AVENUE AND citing the dangerous situation in trying to "F" STREET cross this street to go to the shoppin8 center. The Safety Con~ission, upon review of this situation, recormnends that the stop light crossing at Third Avenue and '~" Street be used for this purpose. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. STATUS REPORT FROM SAFETY This complaint originated from Mr. and Mrs. COMMISSION REGARDING CROSSWALK ON William R. Holland, on behalf of the Allan OTAY LAKES ROAD - COUNTRY CLUB School Parents Club. HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION -6- The Safety Commission reports that this problem is being investigated by the Traf- fic Engineering Division and a report is being prepared for presentation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. STATUS REPORT FROM SAFETY COI~IIS- At the meeting of March 16, 1971, Council- SION REGARDING BUS STOP STUDY - man Egdahl cited the unsafe condition in SAN DIEGO TRANSIT having the San Diego Transit System buses stop at intersections. The Safety Commission reports that a study has just been completed by the Chamber of Commerce on this matter. A recommendation will be made by the Safety Commission after this report has been reviewed by the Broad- way Association and the Chamber. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining PROHIBITING SALE OF CERTAIN NON- from this discussion due to a possible RETUR!qABLE OR DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS conflict. - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION The Environmental Control Commission is proposing Council's adoption of a proposed ordinance originated by the South Bay Citizens' Planning Committee for the pro- hibition of the sale of certain non-returnable or disposable beverage containers. The proposed ordinance defines the type of containers, inspection, violations, sever- ability and the effective date (July 1, 1971). Suggestion for County involvement Councilman Egdahl felt the Council's efforts should be made toward getting the County Board of Supervisors to adopt this type of ordinance, and also recommending this to the State Legislature. Educational program Mayor Hamilton felt the proper place to start implementation of such an ordinance would be through an educational program. City should take initiative Councilman Hyde indicated the problem was a difficult one and he could see no reason why this City should not take the initiative in this matter. Motion to hold public hearing Councilman Egdahl agreed adding that the problem should be considered on a regional basis. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl~ seconded by Councilman Hyde that the matter be set for public hearing. Mayor Hamilton reiterated that such an ordinance first requires an educational program. The people in Chute Vista, by this ordinance, would be breakin8 the law by just $olng outside the City limits and bringing these containers in the City° The law would not apply to those living in the County. -7- Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion and Councilman Hyde withdrew his second. Councilman Egdahl felt the Board of Super- visors should be encouraged to hold such a public hearing. Councilman Hobel agreed the City should take the initiative in this matter and hold a public hearing. Motion to hold public hearing Councilman Hyde moved, seconded by Council- man Hobel that this matter be set for public hearing for May 18, 1971. City Attorney explains reasons City Attorney Lindberg explained that this for public hearing public hearing will be held to hear testi- mony as to whether or not the ordinance as proposed by the Environmental Control Com- mission should be adopted. It would not preclude persons urging a course of action to the Council for amendments to the ordin- ance, not to adopt the ordinance, or urging the County to take certain steps to conform to the ordinance. Nick Slijk, Chamber of Commerce Mr. Slijk asked that the intent of the ordinance be clearly stated in the public hearing. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Abstain: Councilman Scott Absent: None REQUEST THAT FRANCHISE WITH CHULA The Environmental Commission recormnends VISTA SANITARY SERVICE REMAIN that "the franchise with the Sanitation FLEXIBLE SO THAT ENVIRONMENTAL Service remain flexible so that environmental INNOVATIONS CAN BE REQUIRED - innovations can be easily required". ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION The Council concurred that this requirement was incorporated into the agreement. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be filed. ORDII~ANCE NO. 1327 - ADOPTING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this PHASE III OF CITY REZONING PLAN - ordinance be placed on its second reading SECOND READING AND ADOPTION and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None P~COMMENDATION OF PLANNING Director of Planning Warren stated that the COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSED Planning Commission recommends that the INTERCHANGES OF INTERSTATE 805 interchanges at Bonita Road and '~" Street be redesigned to better facilitate expected traffic flow onto the freeway with consid- eration being given to a grade separation between the north on-ramp from "H" Street and south off-ramp to Bonita Road; that pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian access be provided between west Chula Vista and the newly developing areas to the east of the freeway either with special freeway -8- underpasses or redesign of the interchanges to properly accommodate this need. Director of Public Works Cole discussed the recormnendations of the State Highway Depart- ment, noting the peak hours of traffic on this freeway, and explaining how it would not be possible to accoranodate the proposal with the present configuration of the inter- change at Bonita Road and the freeway to the freeway interchange at 805 and 54. However, he has since received another communication from the Division of Highways indicating that their previous predictions had changed and they new state that the freeway will carry this projected traffic through the year 1990. Mr. Cole noted the traffic move- ment on a map. He stated he would have to rely on the judgment of the State in this matter. As for pedestrian overpass or under- pass, this would have to be considered by the State Division of Highways -- a need would have to be shown. Mr. Warren commented that while a freeway serves a community very well, when it does come into a co~anunity~ it clearly severs the com~aunity into two sections. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff look into the possibility with the County and the State of providing additional bicycle, pedestrian, and eques- trian access through the 805 Freeway. STATUS REPORT ON PURCHASE OF Fire Chief Smithey reported that he has LkND FOR FIRE TRAINING SITE contacted Mr. DeVore, Southwestern College, and is currently in contact with the Port District for a fire training facility site. If a site is obtained on the Tidelands, it would be a regional fire training facility. East "J" Street site In answer to the Council's inquiries, Chief Smithey stated that the East "J" Street property is not adequate for their needs, and it is not needed for the expansion of the existing facility. In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, Chief Smithey stated he is still meeting with Mr. DeVote for College participation in this program. Staff to notify School District It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to prepare a suitable cormnunication to the Chula Vista School District indicating the City's dis- interest in regard to that property on East "J" Street. REPORT ON MARKING OF ENTRANCE City Manasar Thomson explained that the TO POLICE STATION Director of Building and Housing Inspection reports that the archltact will incorporate this item in his general sign study for the entire Civic Center complex. -9- Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REGIONAL ANIMAL REGULATION The staff of the County of San Diego has PROPOSAL REPORT submitted a proposal to City staff regard- ing their assumption of animal regulation services for the City of Chula Vista. · he Council referred to the written report submitted by Jack Ratelle, Administrative Assistant. It is the recommendation of the staff to pursue negotiations on this matter. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde that the report be accepted. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion, indicating the Council should take a hard look at this matter, and find out exactly what controls the City would be giving to the County. He would prefer to see a feas- ibility study done on this, rather than have the staff "pursue negotiations". Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, Egdahl, Scott Absent: None Motion for feasibility study It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City staff make a feasibility study of this matter to determine whether there will be any substantial savings. REPORT ON PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT The Council referred to the written rsport VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT in which the Maintenance staff advises that seven of the units are in need of immediate replacement, and that four other units will not last the completion of another year of use as patrol units. The staff recommends the purchase of these eleven vehicles with the LPG option and air conditioning options. The total cost would be $43,439, of which $40,000 would be absorbed by the Police Department and the sum of $3,439 would be needed from the unappropriated surplus for thc balance. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, and seconded by Mayor Hamilton to accept the report. Motion withdrawn Noting that this included the air condition- ing units~ Councilman Scott withdrew his motion, indicating he felt there was no valid reason for having air conditioning in these vehicles. Motion to accept report Mayor Hamilton moved, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the report be accepted and the necessary funds be appropriated. ~R~tion fails Thc motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hobel Noes: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott Absent: None -10- Motion to accept Alternate "C" It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott that Alternate "C" be accepted: "Basic patrol unit with LPG option - 11 Vehicle Cost: $39,567". Speaking against motion Mayor Hamilton spoke against the motion indicating there was a definite need for the air conditioning units in these vehicles. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None REPORT ON MICROPHONE LIGHTS IN The Director of Building and Housing Inspec- COUNCIL CHAMBER - DIRECTOR OF tion advises that the installation of lights BUILDING AND HOUSING on the Council Chamber microphones could be accomplished by the rewiring of the existing mikes, adding new switches, installation of lights on the mikes and installing a remote panel to house the relays necessary to con- trol the operations. The cost would be between $500 and $600. Motion to hold item until It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded budget time by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be held over until budget time. REPORT ON CHANGE IN ADDRESSES - Director of Public Works Cole submitted COUNTY NUMBERING SYSTEM TO CITY a written report in which he stated that NUMBERING SYSTEM - DIRECTOR OF the Southwestern College Estates, Country PUBLIC WORKS Club Heights, and Bonita Valley addresses should be changed to conform to the City numbering system. It is recommended that the Bonita Valley area be held in abeyance until such time as the annexation is known. However, the Southwestern College area and Country Club Heights should be sent notices in May relative to this change and that the effective date be July 1, 1971. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MEETING AT NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY - Mayor Hamilton announced that he received SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT a letter from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department inviting the Council to a "law enforcement and National Guard Cable Splicer IV exercise" at the National Guard Armory~ San Diego, on Saturday, April 17, 1971, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. CAR DEALERS Councilman Scott questioned the status of the report relative to the accommodation of car dealers. Bruce Warren, Director of Planning Mr. Warren stated he will have a detailed report of this at the next meeting. TREE TRIMMING Councilman Scott asked for a report~ before budget, as to what criteria is used by the Public Works Department in cutting down and trirm~ing the trees. -11- Report made City Manager Thomson stated that the Public. Works Department has just completed a report of their practices in trimming trees with an inventory of all the trees. This should be an item for a Council conference. Conference to be set Mayor Hamilton directed that as soon as this report is available, a conference date will be scheduled. CIVIC CENTER PARKING Councilman Scott discussed the parking situ- ation in front of the Library and Post Office, requesting that an effort be made to enforce the 15-minute, 1-hour and 2-hour parking limitations. He felt that perhaps if this were enforced, parking meters may not have to be considered. RAY BOULEVARD TRAFFIC Councilman Hobel discussed the routing of Bay Boulevard going north from "H" Street to "E" Street. Upon entering the '~" Street bridge area, the traffic is forced to go into one lane. He asked that staff look into the possibility of putting in a strip of asphalt here in order to alleviate the traffic congestion. TREE PLANTING Councilman Hobel requested that the staff look into the size of the trees being pur- chased since most of them are so small, it would take many years for them to grow. To be included in report Mayor Hamilton directed that this be included in the report being submitted for a Council conference. CPO MEETING Councilman Hobel reminded the Council of the CPO meeting to be held Monday, April 19, 1971, at 9 o'clock. SACRAMENTO MEETING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the meeting in Sacramento regarding Assembly Bill 52. SAN D]]~GO GAS AND ELECTRIC Councilman Egdahl discussed driving along COMPANY TOWERS the freeway, particularly the area across the ~weetwater Valley and down past "E" Street. There is now a second set of towers in this area to mar the view. He would per- somally like to see something in the San Diego Gas and Electric Company franchise -- some kind of encouragement to underground that particular unsightly area. WRI'I'fsN COMMUNICATIONS: Request for reconsideration of City Clark Fnlasz reported that she received action taken by Council regarding a request from Mr. Alex C. McDonald, attorney F.B.M. Subdivision for the applicants, requesting Council recon- sideration of the action taken on March 30, 1971, in denying this tentative map. -12- Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be reconsidered. City Attorney's cormnents In answer to Mayor Hamilton's inquiry, City Attorney Lindberg stated that the present City ordinance relative to subdivision maps does not provide an automatic approval after the passage of time - the State law provides for 40 days after submission when a tentative map is deemed to be approved. Attorney Lind- berg explained the reasons for which a Coun- cil can disapprove a tentative map. Councilman Scott's comments Councilman Scott cormnented that it isn't right to have something before the Council where the only option the Council has is to vote "yes" - he felt the ordinance should be changed in this respect. RESOLUTION NO. 6027 - APPROVING THE Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of TENTATIVE MAP OF A SUBDIVISION TO the text was waived by unanimous consent, BE KNOWN AS F.B.M. SUBDIVISION passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Waiver of Underground utilities It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request for a waiver of underground- lng utilities in the F.B.M. Subdivision be set for a public hearing on May 4, 1971. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive Mrs. Moore informed the Council that she - Parking on Guava Avenue had to park on Guava Avenue in order to go to Court° When she returned to her car, the neighboring property owner had turned on the sprinkler and spotted her whole car. She wondered if something could be done about this~ since she felt it was a deliberate act. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the City does not have any control over this type of situation. Mrs. KathrynMoore - Pruning Mrs. Moore discussed the pruning of the of Trees eucalyptus trees and recommended that they be pruned a little less severely than they have been in the past. Council conference Mayor Hamilton stated the matter of tree trirmming will be discussed at a Council con- ference, and Mrs. Moore will be notified so that she may attend. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT City Manager Thomson stated that San Diego Transit contacted him today and stated they will have a proposal ready for Council which is a revision of their original one. They are requesting an opportunity to appear before the Council to present this. Mr~ Thomson indicated that this could be a Council conference or it could be placed on a forthcoming Council agenda. The Council concurred that it be placed as an agenda item for a forthcoming meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:56 PoM. to the meeting scheduled for Monday~ April)19, 1971 at 3 P.M.