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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/12/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 15, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chuta Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1970, be approved with the correction noted on the vote count for Ordinance No. 1311 to reflect the full membership of the Council. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mr. Leslie Rice, Chairman of the Planning Commission, was introduced and welcomed by the Mayor. REPORT BY PORT COMMISSIONER Mr. C. R. Campbell, Port Co~nissioner, gave a status report on the small boat harbor and briefly discussed the Survey 17 litigation. PUBLIC HEARING - PHASE II OF Mayor Hamilton announced that, due to an CITY REZONING PLAN oversight, the public notice for this re- zoning phase was not published in the Star-Nows. The City Attorney advised that the public hearing not be opened, and the matter continued to the next meeting (Decem- ber 22) so that the hearing can be properly advertised. Hearing continued to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded December 22 by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to the meeting of December 22, 1970. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a ZONE CHANGE FOR 1.62 ACRES AT plat noting the location of the property SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HILLTOP DRIVE in question as 1.62 acres at the southeast AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD corner of Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Can- yon Road. The application, submitted by L. O. Neety, is a request for a change of mona from R-1 to R-l-5. The Planning Com- mission recommends approval subject to the approval of a Planned Unit Development or a Precise Plan, and a final subdivision map. Public Hearing Opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing opened. Speaking in favor Mr. Marion Humph, Creaser and Warwick, representing Mr. Neely, the applicant, reviewed con~ments and objections made at the Planning Commission meeting, and asked Council's approval in granting this request. As to the drainage channel, the Planning Commission directed that they explore this situation and work it out to the best practical manner with the City Engineer- ing Department. This is an expensive undertaking and they would first want to get this rezoning and the plan approved before working out this problem. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. T V Antennae City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Council could prohibit the use of outdoor antennae in this development. If at a later date, the property owners feel they cannot get good reception and cannot ob- tain cable TV service, then the Council could modify this provision. Traffic hazard discussed Councilman Egdahl discussed the serious traffic hazard existing at this intersec- tion, and the increased traffic that would generate from this development. Use of the area for a park Councilman Egdahl discussed the possibility of using the area from Hilltop Drive to "L" Street, available on either side of Telegraph Canyon Road, for park purposes. Alignment of road Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, reported on the traffic count in this area. In the development of the area~ curbs, gutters, and sidewalks would have to be put in and perhaps a better alignment could be made. City Attorney Lindberg indicated that it would be appropriate for the City Engineer to discuss the alignment problem with both the developer and the school to the north with perhaps both parties contributing something toward a better alignment of the road. Motion to place ordinance on It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the first reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent, with the following com- ments: (1) this does call for a precise plan implying that the precise plan will take into account the possible traffic problem at the intersection of Telegraph Canyon Road and Hilltop Drive; (2) stip- ulation be provided that indoor TV anten- nae be provided, if no cable is provided. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel Absent: None Change of vote Councilman Scott stated he wished to change his vote so that the proposal, as discussed by Councilman Egdahl, can be studied. -2- Subsequent motion offered It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the proposal discussed by Councilman Egdahl (use of the land for park purposes) be pursued prior to making a final decision on the zone change. This will have to go to the Plan- ning Co~nission and the Parks and Recrea- tion Con~nission for report and recommenda- tion and brought back to Council in one month or six weeks. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None City Attorney clarifies motion City Attorney Lindberg explained that this rezoning request has not met with the approval of the Council, and the matter has been referred back to the Planning Cormnission for study in accordance with the terms of the motion set forth by Coun- cilman Scott. The rezoning request has not been denied and the matter will be brought back in a ~eport by the Planning Cormnission which may result in affirmative action on this same ordinance. A new hear- ing will be scheduled at no cost to the applicant. ORDINANCE NO. 1312 - REVISING City Attorney Lindberg reviewed the changes MASSAGE PARLOR ORDINANCE NO. 881 made in the ordinance and stated it is now ready for Council consideration. Ordinance put on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the followin8 vote~ to-wit: A~+~ES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel~ Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5868 - ASSEMBLY Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading CONCURRENT RESOLUTION - APPROVING of the text was waived by unanimous con- CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO TME CHARTER sent, passed and adopted by the following OF CHULA VISTA VOTED AND P~TIFIED vote, to-wit: BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS AT THE AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, NOVEMBER 3, 1970 ELECTION Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5869 - ACCEPTING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN KINGSWOOD of the text was waived by unanimous con- SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO, 2 sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen SCott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -3- RESOLUTION NO. 5870 - ACCEPTING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN HOLIDAY of the text was waived by unanimous con- ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 5 sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5871 - ACCEPTING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT PALOMAR of the text was waived by unanimous con- STREET AND SECOND AVENUE (DRAIN- sent, passed and adopted by the following AGE FACILITIES) vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5872 - ACCEPTING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading QUITCLAIM DEED AND GRANT OF EASE- of the text was waived by unanimous con- MENT FOR SLOPE RIGHTS ON "H" STREET sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5873 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading COMMENCEMENT OF SWEE~APER VALLEY of the text was waived by unanimous con- ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5874 - AMENDING Offered by Councilman Scott the reading SCHEDULE II OF TRAFFIC CODE TO of the text was waived by unanimous con- INCLUDE SPECIAL STOPS ON EAST sent, passed and adopted by the following MOSS STREET vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Nobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5875 - AMENDING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading SCHEDULE III OF TRAFFIC CODE TO of the text was waived by unanimous con- PROHIBIT PARKING ON "H" STREET sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott Hobel~ Namilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5876 - A_MENDING 0£fcred by Councilman Scott, the reading SCHEDULE V OF TRAFFIC CODE TO of the text was waived by unanimous con- PROHIBIT STOPPING AT ALL TIMES sent, passed and adopted by the following ON "H" STREET vote, to-wit~ AYES; Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None -4- RESOLUTION NO. 5877 - AMENDING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading SCHEDULE VI OF TRAFFIC CODE TO of the text was waived by unanimous con- INCLUDE LIMITED PARKING ON "K" sent, passed and adopted by the following STREET vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL T~e Principal of the Vista Square Elemen- FOR BIDS FOR PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZA- tary School has reported the dangerous TION AT FIFTH AVENUE AND "H" STREET pedestrian crossing at the corner of Fifth Avenue and "H" Street. The Traffic Engi- neer has indicated that pedestrian move- ment does justify the installation of WALK-DON'T WALK signs; the cost for such is estimated at $4,000. Motion to prepare plans and It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded submit bids by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that authorization be given the Public Works Department to prepare plans and receive bids and authorize the expenditure of reserve Gas Tax funds for the installa- tion of this signalization. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF ANNEXATION This is a request for Council to "unfreeze" FUNDS REGARDING SWEE~ATER VALLEY funds in the amount of $67°58 in this ANNEXATION PROJECT budget account for the printing and dis- tribution of annexation maps. Motion to approve expenditure It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded of $67.58 by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that funds in the amount of $67.58 be released from this ac¢ounto REQUEST OF WESLEYAN CHURCH FOR USE The Wesleyan Church of the Valley is con- OF CITY-OWNED BLEACHERS ducting an outdoor Christmas Pageant on the evenings of December 20, 21, 22 and 23. It will take place on the vacant lot on the south side of Bonita Road between Big Bear Market and the Standard Station. They are requesting the use of ten bleacher sections from the City, to seat the public on these evenings. Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde that the request be denied. Discussion of request Mr. Richard Kau: speaking on behalf of the applicant, explained that they would take the responsibility of transporting the bleachers to and from the event, and have taken out a liability insurance policy in the amount of $I00~000 to cover any loss or damage that might occur. City Attorney recormnends denial City Attorney Lindberg recommended against loaning out equipment belonging to the City for such purposes. Motion to deny fails The motion to deny the request failed by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott Noes: Councilmen Nobel~ Hamilton~ Hyde~ Egdahl Absent: None -5- Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the request be approved subject to the request that the City Attorney and the Chief Administrative Officer recheck to insure that all interests of the City are adequately safeguarded and that the City has no liability, no cost involved, and that any damage that may be sustained will be remedied by the parties to which the bleachers would be loaned. RESOLUTION NO. 5878 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading THE REVISION OF THE CHULA VISTA of the text was waived by unanimous con- GENERAL PlAN - MARCH 1970 sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Provision to be added Councilman Hyde requested that the Planning staff insure that some provision is entered into the discussion of the General Plan which would indicate the intent to plan some industrial development to the east of Interstate 805. This is to be made part of the resolution. RECESS CALLED The Mayor called a recess at 8:45 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 8:59 P.M. ACTION ON APPEAL OF CASTLE-PLYMOUTH, This matter was continued for two weeks INC. - REZONING AT 178 THIRD AVENUE from the meeting of December 1, 1970, to give the applicants time to submit new plans for their entire property. Mr. Bruee Warren~ Direetor of Planning, explained the proposal as now submitted by the applicant, and showed a rendering of the proposed building. He explained the landscaping plan, as recommended by the Planning staff, and that proposed by the applicants. Mr. Warren then discussed the three phases of the development as planned by the developers, with the last phase to be eompleted in September, 1973. Speaking in favor - Joe Husk Mr. Joe Husk, representing Castle-Plymouth, explained their proposal, asking for Coun- cil approval so that they eon proceed with the development. Gouncilnmn Scott questioned whether this completion could be moved up a year. Speaking in favor - Don McCredie Mr. Donald M¢Crcdie, representing Castle- Plymouth, stated the time proposal as sub- mitted, is one that they can meet~ and asked that the Counoil not pressure them by moving that date up one year. Posting bond Councilman Hyde suggested a bond be posted to insure completion of phases 1 and 2. Discussion of use Councilman Hobel questioned whether the rezoning would preclude having body and fender work and a paint shop on these premises. -6- Mr. Warren declared that the applicants would have to file a conditional use per- mit for permission to do this. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the rezoning request be approved for 178 Third Avenue with a precise plan as worked out with the staff: changing of the workshop building; the landscaping as proposed by the staff be in phase 1; the lighting be approved by the staff; per- formance bonds be posted for the first two phases; and acceptance of the architecture that has been depicted in the rendering submitted at this meeting as that type of architecture that would become a part of the building of phase 3. ORDINANCE NO. 1310 - AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that ORDINANCE NO. 1299 - ENVIRONMENTAL this ordinance be placed on its second CONTROL COMMISSION CHANGING NIRVLBER reading and that reading of the text be OF MEMBERS FROM FIVE TO SEVEN - waived by unanimous consent° The ordinance SECOND READING AND ADOPTION was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1311 - APPROVING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that LAYTON'S OTAY LAKES ROAD ANNEXATION this ordinance be placed on its second - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None SENIOR PLANNER INTRODUCED Mr. Norman Williams, Senior Planner, was introduced to the Council at this time. STATUS REPORT ON REMODELING OF Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson CIVIC CENTER gave a status report on the Civic Center remodeling. The arehiteet, Richard Wheeler and Associates~ has submitted a cost esti- mate package separated into three alterna- tives - from $72,835 to $237,953, plus his architectural fees. Upon development of speeifics~ the staff will request a Coun- cil ¢on£¢renc¢ sometime in January in order for the Council to review the details, ex- amine priorities, and select alternatives and financing sources. REQUEST FOR CHANGING OF CIVIL Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson SERVICE RULES REGARDING EMPLOYEE referred to the written report sent to each PREFERENCE POINTS Councilman relative to the preference points offered a City employee for examinations: 5 points for being a City empluyee, and 5 points if the employee is a member of the -7- department in which the position vacancy exists. It is the staff's recommendation that the Council direct this matter to the Civil Service Commission for their con~ents on changing the Civil Service Rules to dis- continue this practice as soon as possible. Motion to refer matter to Civil It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Service Corm~iss~on by Councilman Hyde, and unanimoustycarried that this matter be referred to the Civil Service Co~mnission for report and recommen- dation. Additional points for bilingual Mayor Hamilton stated that he received a persons cormnent from a member of one of the other Commissions that if the Council wishes to look at the over-all point system and, if they wish to allow points, it should be taken into consideration that bilingual persons be given added consideration. Councilman Scott indicated that he did not wish this to be part of his motion. REPORT ON ACQUISITION STATUS OF The Council reviewed the written report SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY submitted from Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson which stated: since last spring~ seven sites were available for acquisition from the State. Two sites have been obtained; one site was lost; four sites are still available and subject to Council inspection and possible acqui- sition. Tour of sites The Mayor con~nented that anyone of the members of the Council wishing to take a tour of the sites to contact the staff. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously car- tied that the report be accepted. STATUS REPORT ON OVERTIME Thc Council referred to the overtime report submitted from Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson. Me reported that the rate of overtime expenditures has been less than budgeted, and at this time, no problem re- garding the adequacy of budgeted overtime funds exists. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. STATUS REPORT ON SAN DIEGO Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson TRANSIT SUBSIDY PROPOSAL submitted a report to the Council relative to the request by San Diego Transit Corpo- ration for a subsidy in thc amount of $1,343 per month. The deadline was set at December 15; however, they were to send the staff information needed to assist in considera- tion of a subsidy arrangement with their corporation. No information has been re- ceived, and they now state they will not provide this information until some later -8- date. It would be the recommendation of the staff that the Council reject the demand of San Diego Transit Corporation and authorize the City Attorney to take appropriate legal action as necessary to secure the current level of bus service now being afforded this City by San Diego Transit Corporation. A subsidy should be withheld until the organizational base of regional bus service is changed to give the taxpayer a direct source of accounta- bility. City Attorney report The Council referred to the report submitted by the City Attorney requesting authoriza- tion to join other City Attorneys in a joint legal action to enjoin the Transit Corpora- tion from eliminating subject service. Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the request of the San Diego Transit Corporation be denied for the sub- sidy, and further, that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to join in any action for an injunction stopping San Diego Transit from eliminating service in this area, and to take whatever means is appro- priate. STATUS REPORT ON FEASIBILITY This is a report by Acting Chief Adminis- STUDY OF EMERGENCY NO. 911 trative Officer Thomson submitted to the Council relative to the implementation of Emergency No. 911: (a) the cost would be $1,512 for setup expenses for eight trunk lines, and $1,392 per annum thereafter; (b) Police and Fire Departments have indi- cated their desirability in implementing this emergency number; (c) the other 12 municipal entities have not taken any direct action on this but are open to suggestions for a County-wide emergency number; (d) County of San Diego is pres- ently studying the feasibility of this communications system and emergency number. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that the staff continue to explore the feasibility and practicality of this matter. MEETING OF DECEMBER 29, 1970 Mayor Hamilton asked the Council's wishes on having a meeting on December 29, 1970. It was indicated that the Council holds no meeting on the fifth Tuesday of the month~ unless they deem the necessity of one, then a motion would have to be made to hold a meeting. REPORT ON CONFERENCE IN Mayor Hamilton and Councilman Scott gave ATLANTA~ GEORGIA a brief report of the Conference they attended in Atlanta (National League of Cities Annual Conference: December 6-11, 1970). Mayor Hamilton indicated that a written report will be sent to the Council- men that did not attend. -9- CPO ALTERNATE VOTING FORMULAS Councilman Hobel asked the Council's feel- FOR iREGIONAL DECISION MAKING ings on the five proposals submitted to them. The CPO meeting is to be held Mon- day, December 21, 1970. Motion to hold adjourned It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded regular meeting by Councilman Hobel, that an adjourned regular meeting be held on Thursday, Decem- ber 17, 1970 at 4 P.M. to discuss these proposals. The members of the Council discussed the proposals in general: Mayor Hamilton stated he discussed this with other Mayors in other cities and they felt that, regard- less of which one of these structures was accepted, that the outlying cities did not have enough representation--that they would have to stand united to override one entity. Councilman Scott commented that regional governments should be much stronger; he f~els that the cities should not have any- thing to do with this - voting all five ways trying to make it equitable is a provincial approach to the problem. It would be a continual power struggle. Councilman Hobel felt he had enough com- ments from the Council to take back to the meeting. He indicated it would be just general cormnents, and no need for any spe- cifics at this time. Motion and second withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion, and Councilman Hobel withdrew his second to the motion that a Council conference be held on this subject. EEWER GROSSING AT I-5 FP. EEWAY AND Councilman Hobel referred to the letter "G" STREET received in the mailing regarding the installation of a 21-inch sewer under the freeway at "G" Street, and the amount de- posited with the State on No~ember 18~ 1969 - $22,500. He questioned tying up the City's funds this way° Director of Public Works Cole explained that this was the agreement entered into; the alternative was for the City to do its own work. City Attorney to investigate Councilman Hobel said he would like to have the City Attorney make an investigation of this--whether, in facts thc City does have to adhere to such an agreement. City Attorney Lindberg eormmented that he will discuss this with the State and see if a better programming can be made. 4-WAY STOP AT EAST "J" STREET AND Councilman Hobcl directed to the staff and FLOYD AVENUE Safety Commission the area of East "J" Street and Floyd Avenue, to investigate the possibility of a 4-way stop. He plained that there is a tremendous amount of school traffic in this area and a real critical situation exists. A report is to be brought back to the Council on this. -10- CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Councilman Hyde commented that he received a request from citizens of Guava Avenue as to whether or not the City will participate in the Christmas decorations along Guava, more particularly the north wall of the Police facility. Motion to approve decorations It was moved by Councilman Scott that some for wall of Police facility Christmas decorations be put up along the wall on the Police facility, as appropriate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hyde and carried unanimously. COUNTY COURT HOUSE Councilman Hyde referred to a memo sent from Administrative Intern Schumacher rela- tive to the County plans for the construc- tion of a County Court House in Chula Vista. He wondered if any plans have been made by the City to coordinate this activity with the Civic Center site. Councilman Hobel stated that Mr. Boney discussed this at one time, but Chula Vista was not mentioned--they are talking about a South Bay regional type set-up, and approximately five to ten years from now. Mayor Hamilton remarked that his under- standing is that it will be located some- where between National City and Chula Vista. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hyde: seconded by Councilman Scott~ and unanimously car- ried that the Council go into Executive Session, for personnel reasons, immediately after Oral Con~nunications. APPLICATIONS FOR CITY MANAGER Councilman Scott questioned when the Coun- POSITION eil intends to meet to screen the appli- cants for the position of Chief Administra- tive Officer. After discussions the Council decided to meet at 8 A.M.: Saturday, December 19, 1970 to screen the applications. CITY CLERK REPORTS: Request from Chula Vista Taxpayers This is a request from the Chula Vista Association Taxpayers Association that the Council contact thc City of San Diego and ask them to set up a meeting of the Advisory Board of the San Diego Metropolitan Sewer System, along with staff personnel. This Advisory Board is established under Section 17 of the "Sewage Disposal Agreement of 1960". Referred to staff and City Attorney It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and unanimously car- ~ied that this matter be referred to staff and Gity Attorney for recon~nendation. -11- REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO HOLD This is a request from Mr. George B. Gerdts PARADE ON FEBRUARY 13, 1971 - on behalf of the "40-8" Organization, par- 40-8 ORGANIZATION - G. B. Gerdts ent organization of the American Legion, to hold a parade on February 13, 1971, at 3 P.M., beginning on Fifth Avenue south, from the American Legion Hall to "E" Street, east on "E" to Third Avenue and south on Third to "K" Street. This parade is the beginning of initiation proceedings for their new members. Police Department approval Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson stated he received a memo from the Police Department stating they have checked out this request and can see no problems. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the request be granted. REQUEST OF INA M. HUFF FOR REFUND This is a request by Ina A. Huff for a OF FEE PAID FOR APPEAL OF PLANNING refund of the $15 fee paid for the filing COMMISSION ACTION - 215 THIRD AVENUE of an appeal of Planning Commission action denying her a variance and conditional use permit at 215 Third Avenue. She states she was away at the time the Fire Depart- ment made an inspection of her premises which later resulted in a denial of her request. She had been informed earlier by that department that there would be no ob- jection to her request. Mrs. Huff also mentions in her letter the blinking sign she now has to have renovated in order to comply with the sign regulations, and that the tree in front of her property nearly obliterates this sign. Request denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the request be denied. Investigation of fees It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde~ and unanimously carried that a study be made of the fees being charged the public. These should be~ at least, self-supporting and cover the costs. Councilman Egdahl commented that the City Council did make this request--that the staff investigate and up-date all ordinances which need this. REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP This ts a report of the International COMMISSION - SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES Friendship Commission advising the Council of their action taken to extend the activ- ity scope beyond a Sister City program: (1) For thc Council to assist in officially greeting foreign exchange students; (2) Inviting different Civic groups to their meetings to collate ideas; (3) To include United Nations Day in this Commission's program; (4) Invite the citizens of Chula Vista to their meetings in order to get an expres- sion of ideas as to what they would like to sec accomplished through international relations. They state they will have a follow-up report on this after their next meeting. - 12- Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted. LETTER FROM CASTLE PARK JUNIOR This is a letter from the Control Poilu- HIGH - CONTROL POLLUTION CLUB tion Club of Castle Park Junior High School praising the Chula Vista Sanitary Service for providing trash bags and free pick-up during their recent clean-up campaign. RECOMMENDATION FROM ADVISORY This is a letter written by F. J. Morey, COMMITTEE OF SWEETWATER PARK Chief Administrative Officer of the County PLANNING GROUP RE: PARK IN of San Diego, listing the recommendations SWEETWATER VALLEY AREA of the Sweetwater Park Advisory Committee. They are requesting Council review of these recommendations and ask that you express your position in regard to these recommen- dations. Mayor Hamilton discussed the meeting that this executive group held relative to hir- ing a consultant to gather information from various cities as to the use of the land; how the land was to be obtained, etc. Councilman Hyde commented that he would like to hear staff recommendations on this. Mayor Hamilton asked that the staff's recom- mendation be made available to the Council so that a resolution on this matter could be brought back to the Council at the next meeting. RESIGNATION FROM PARKING Mr. Bernard Bernes has written a letter PLACE COMMISSION submitting his resignation from the Parking Place Cormmission. He indicates he has a conflict of working hours and cannot par- ticipate effectively on this Commission. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously car- ried that the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Bernes. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF SIGN Mr. Morrie Abramson, House of Fabrics, Inc., ORDINANCE requests Council review of the sign ordin- ance as it pertains to shopping centers. They wish to erect a pylon sign to an ex- isting pole in the shopping center (Fed- Mart shopping center on Third Avenue). They would like Council permission to erect this sign. It was moved by Gouncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that a letter be written to Mr. Abramson explaining that the ordinance is as stated by the City Council, and any request for deviation from the ordinance would have to go through the proper procedures. -13- REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME Mr. Richard Wilson has written a letter ON DEFERMENT OF PUBLIC IMPROVE- requesting an extension of time on the de- MENTS - BONITA ROAD - Richard Wilson ferment of public improvements granted on property east of 4215 Bonita Road. The expiration of the deferment is December 17, 1970, and he is requesting an exten- sion to October 1, 1971. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously car- ried that the request be referred to the staff. This matter to be held in abeyance ~ntil a report is submitted to the Council by the staff regarding the time factor and what appropriate action should be taken by the Council. This is to be brought back at the next Council meeting. "I" STREET ZONE CHANGE Mr. Lew M alaska, 627 Ash Avenue, referred to the zoning requested on "I" Street by Far West Services a few weeks ago, which was subsequently denied by the Council. He stated he was in favor of the zone change. ACQUISITION OF PARK SITE City Attorney Lindberg referred to the memo sent to the City Council regarding the acquisition of a park site in South- western College Estates. The option ex- pired on June 30, 1970; the purchase price is $43,292. The developer has stated that he would grant a new option provided that the City pay, in addition to any taxes or assessments, interest in the amount of eight per cent (8%), and if the option is exercised before the end of the year, they would not request the interest for the pamt six months. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the City exercise the option now and take the funds out of the unappropriated surplus. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION Councilman Hyde stated that he and Council- man Hobel attended the last meeting of the Environmental Control Cormmission. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 1970. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 11:15 P.M. Motion to adjourn to Executive It was moved by Councilman t{yde~ seconded ~es~ion by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that the Glty Gouncil adjourn to Exec- utive Session for personnel matters on Sat- urday mornins~ December 19~ 1970~ at 8 A.M. in the Adminlstrativc Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT The meat ins adjourned at 11: 16 P.M. City Clert~z 14-