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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/03/13 MINUTES OF A P~GULAR CITY COUNCIL ~ETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Marchl3, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Deputy City Manager Robens, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Chief of Police Winters, City Librarian Simon, Traffic Engineer Hansen The pledge of allegiance' to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the minuteslof the meetings of February 22 and 27, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (It was noted that a clerical error was corrected in the master minutes for the meeting of February 27, 1979 to indicate. the unanimous vote on Item 11, page 3 - Resolution No. 9516offered by Councilman Cox.) 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None) 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Clyde Dearwearer Mr. Dearwearer asked for a copy of the l~ter Mr. Camp0s, 466 Broadway owner of the Flamingo Trailer Park, is sending to the~ Chula Vista Council. He also asked for Council assistance in connection (Fls3ningo Trailer Park) with further rent increases which it was indicated will ' be forthcoming. Mayor ~yde indicated that a .copy of Mr. Campos' letter' will be made available tO Mr. Dearwester when it is ' received. James Matherly Mr. Matherly expressed his f~elingslthat the Metrop61itan 402 0aklawn Avenue Transit District Board be disbanded and suggested that Chula Vista Senator Mills should be'Contacted and =asked to oppose the passenger train service f~om San Diego to Tijuana. He concluded by quoting figures of the national debt, stating that public officials should be more Concerned with this matter, NiCk Slijk Mr~ Slij~ presented a let~ter from ther~Chuia Vista Chamber 230 Glover of Commerce concerning.the MTDB proposal to convert exists Chula Vista ing low-cost housing int9 a parkinglot to accommodate (Chamber of Commerce) their rail service on "H" Street from the track area to WOOdlawn. He said it iS estimated that95 families will have to be relocated~ The Chamber urged that the Council seek alternative sites for this parking lot. Letter entered into Mayor Hyde directed the City. Clerk to enter the letter the record into the record and to rqute copies to staff and the Council for consideration. Held ~u~s~ay- 7:00 p.m. . -2- March !3, 1979 Mr. Slijk also discussed the recent denial by the Council of a request to convert apartments on the'northwest comer of Fourth Avenue at "D" Street to condbminiums.' He presented a second letter from the Chambe~ of COmmerce indicating their concern that builders and .deVelopera can not be sure of their property rights as set forIh .by City ordinances as the request for the conversion complied with the regulations and had the approval of Planning Commission and staff. The Chamber requested background information on the reasons and legal justification for the denial. Letter entered into Mayor Hyde asked the City Clerk to enter the letter into the record the record and to provide copies to the Council and City Manager for response. 4. WRITTEN C0~UNICATIONS a. PETITION FOR TRAFFIC Mr. Thaddeus Chotain of 573 McIntosh Street, submitted a CONTROL LIGHTS AT petition requesting that a traffic signal be installed at INTERSECTION OF the intersection of Broadway and McIntosh Street, citing BROADWAY AND pedestrian fatalities occurring at this intersection with- McINTOSH STREET in the last two years. Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Safety Commission and and unanimously carried that this matterbe referred to staff the Safety Commission and staff. b. REQUEST TO HOLD HALF- The Chula Vista Jaycees requested police assistance for MARATHON RUN ON traffic direction and crowd control during a half-marathon MAY 28, 1979 run to be held on Memorial Day, May 28, 1979 at 7:00 a.m., beginning at Southwestern College. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be approved, subject to staff conditions. l PUBLIC HEARINGS.AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE opened the public hearing. OF ZONE FOR FOUR. MOBILE HOF~ PARKS LOCATHD AT One of the purposes of the }4tP zone'is to insure that the 34~ "C" STREET, 1t00 land zoned for mobile home p~rks may not be used for other .INDUSTRIAL BLVD., 142S purposes unless the Council determines it desirable to 'OTAY LAKES ROAD TO rezone the land. NMPZONE Director of Plmining Peterson said the Council 'has ex- pressed concern regarding the number of apartments and condominium units that could be built on several properties. now developed as mobile home parks; therefore, four parcels are being rezoned.due to this concern to an exclusive mobile home park zone. Staff and Planning Commission recommend that the following four mobile: h~me parks be brought under this ordinance: Tr~velodge (now known ~s Chula Vista Mobile HOme Park), '345 "C" Street; Brentwood Park, ~00 Industrial Boulevard; Palace Gardens, 142S Second Avenue; and 0ray Lakes Lodge~ 1925 Otay Lakes Road. In answer to a question from Councilman Cox as tq whether under this ordinance a mobile home pa~k could convert to a "condominium" mobile home park, Director of Plannihg " Peterso~ said nothing in the ~t{P zone would p~eclude this use. The City Attorney concurred, stating this would not require rezonlng. John Kolsters Mr. Kolsters spoke in favor of tlie ~MP zoning. He said 501Anita Street in some parks, incentlve~ -- a. bonus or free rent -- were Chula Vista offered to get tenants to move into the parks (approxi- .' mately fiv~ years ago) and that {wo dollars comes back ~o the City for every three doll&rs pai~ in ~axes by mobile home owners~ Held TueSday - 7:00 p.m. -3- March iS, 1979 Mary-Frances Click Ms. Click ~aid she was representing the Bren~wood Park-- 1100 Industrial Boulevard 248 mobile homeowners -- and also the Brentwood Corpor~tion~ Chula Vista owners and operators of the park. The owners of theland do not oppose the rezoning and have granted the operators a 60 year lease. 'George F. Hilger Mr. Hilger listed six points regarding the NMP zoning: 1100 Industrial BoUlevard (1) no loss to property owners through "devaluationu due (BrentwaodPark) to use as a mobile home park; (2) conversion of average park of 294 mobile homes at $18,000 each would equal over $S,000,000 loss to tenamts; (3) intent not to convert may not hold in future years; (4) moral factors involved; (S) increased density due to conversion creates problems;, and (6) mobile homes are more compatible with single family residences near Palace Gardens. He asked that the NMP zoning be applied to all four parks under consideration. Anne Fabrick Ms. Fabrick discussed the fear of many senior citizens 501 Anita Street residing in mobile home parks of being displaced and unable ChulaVista to find alternate housing they can afford. Heinz D. Seiler Mr. Seiler suggested that pFoblems of increased rent and 1425 Second Avenue restrictions on land use be sharedby mobile home owners Chula Vista and property owners until such time as legis.lation can be enacted to revise the restrictions on the use of land for mobile home parks so citizens have a place to go when parks are converted to other use. Donald Eggleston Mr. Eggleston said he is a member of the Mobile Owners 648 Iowa Street Executive Group, Golden State Mobile Homeowners League, San Diego representing all of South Bay area. He noted that there is only one park objecting to the rezoning and expressed his concern that mobile home owners have a right to'~ecurity!' in view of the cost of $2,000 to $3,000 to relocate a home -- even if space is available. C. A. Powers Mr. Powers referred to the problem in San Diego With the 444 -21 Anita Street conversionof a mobile home park on Friars Road and tenants Chula Vista required tO relocate. He spo~e in favor of the NMP zoning to preclude this prob~emin Chula Vista. JohnThelan Mr, Thelan said he was repreSeniing the Muraoka family~ ~eterson, Gamer, Muns owners of the Palace Gardens Mobile Home park. He distri- ~ Price, Lawyers buted a letter to the Council asking that the present 530 "B" Street zoning on this park be retained. He reviewed the action San Diego taken by the Council last year in changing the zoning on this property from R-3 to R-5-P-15, citing "unique" features in connection with the location of the Palace Gardens Park in reference'to surrounding development. Letter made part?of Mayor Hyde noted that the letter would be made a part of record the record. Roy Muraoka Mr. Roy Muraoka, manager and part owner of the Palace 1478 FirSt Avenue' Gardens Mobile Home park, said they have no in~ention at Chula Vista the present time to sell or convert the park as it is family-owned and asked that this. property not be included in the rezoning. Takenori Muraoka Mr. Takenori Muraoka Confirmed that the family 'does not 106 Quintard Street intend to sell the property or redevelop it. He asked that Chula Vista consideration be given to the family and they not be asked to "subs'd' e low income homes. 11z ,I Held TueSday - 7:00 p.m. -4- March 13, i9~9 John Thelan Mr. Thelan suggested that the new zoning be applied to 530 "B" Street future sites where more parks can be built where owners . San Diego are receptive to this exclusive;use. Public he~ring closed There being no further .comments, either for or against, the public hearing was closed. 5a. ORDINANCE NO. 1859 It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be AMENDING THE ZONING placed on first reading and that the reading ofthe text MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the FOR 12.33 ACRES AT following vote, to-wit: ' 345 "C" STREET FROM ' R-3-L-M-F to ~P - AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahi, Hyde, Gillow FIRST READING Noes: None Absent: None b. ORDINANCE NO. 1860 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinan~ebe AMENDING THE ZONING placed on first reading and tha~ the reading of the text MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the FOR 26.56 ACRES AT following vote, to~wit 1100 INDUSTRIAL BLVD. FROM R-3-L-M TO M{P - AYES: Councilmen Egdah!, Hyde, 'Gillow, Scott, Cox FIRST READING Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Hyde said that Item 5d will be considered next since there is no oppos~tio~ tothis oTdinance. d. ORDINANCE NO. 1861 It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be · AMENDING THE ZONING placed on first reading and that the reading of the text MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by FOR 30 ACRES AT 1925 the following vote, to-wit: OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM R-1 TO NMP - AYES: Councilmen Cox,Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott FIRST READING Noes: None Absent: None c. ORDINANCE NO. 'i862 It was moved by Councilman Gillow that this ordinance be AMENDING THE ZONING placed on first reading and that the reading of the text be MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONE waived. FOR 30.50 ACRES AT 1425 SECOND AVENUE FROM R-3~P-1S-M TO ~{P - FIRST READING More flexibility of Councilman Gillow referred to the letter presented by control under existing Mr. Thelan indicating that under the present ,P" modify- zoning ing district the City is afforded the flexibility of controlling future land Use but would not prevent chapging the property to ot~er use. Kuture development Director of PlanningPeterson clarified .that ~f the prop- may not come before erty continues under the existing zoning, any plan for the Council redevelopment would come before the Design ReView Board and not to the Council or Planning Commission. He added that the property was zoned R-3 at the request of the applicant to develop a mobile.home park. Speaking Sgainst rezoning Councilman Scott spoke against this rezoning stating that Palace Gardens Park he considers the ~P zone in ligh~ of zoning newlands~ and he would support applying it to existing parks only if the property owners agree. 0r~inance No! 1862 The motion to p~a~e this ordinance on firs~ reading carried plac~d on first reading by the following vote,~to-wit: ~YES: Councilman Gillow, Cox, Egdah!, ~yde ' Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- March 13, 1979 RECESS Aretess was c~lled at 8:15 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. ~ 6.' PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIV~ opened the public hearing. ' : SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CHULA " VISTA TRACT 79-13 - The applicant. submitted the tentative subdivision map for OFFERMAN CONDOMINIUMS, the conversion of a 17-unit apartment ~6mpleX, currently 440 "L" Street under construdtion, into k one-lot' condominium project. Conversion conforms Director of Planning Peterson.$ai~ that the conversion to ordinance conforms to all the provisions Of the zoning Ordinance and with the standards for condominiums, if the Council accepts the pertieD of the storage area being indoors. A pull-down stairway will be constructed to provide 84 cubic feet of storage in the attic in addition to 180 cubic feet in the patio area. The actual storage is slightly above that required by the ordinance. The Plan- ning Commission recommended approval and staff Concurs. In answer to a' query from Councilman Scott, Mr. Paterson said the condominium ordinance requires the storage to be outside the living area of the unit. In some cases, interpretation has been made to 'permit a portion of storage area to be "inside." Charles Offerman Mr. Offerman discussed his development, stating it was 351 "L" Street planned prior to the adoption of the curren~ condominium Chula Vista ordinance. He remarked that the. attic storage is "outside" the living area and would be used for small items. Public hearing closed There being no further commentS, the public hearing wa~ declared closed. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 9519 Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was APPROVING TENTATIVE waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the SUBDIVISION MAP FOR following vote, to-wit: CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-13, OFFERMAN CONDOMINIUMS, AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl~ Hyde, Gillow, Scott 440 "L" STP~ET Noes:' None Absent: None Motion for staff review It was moved by Councilman. Sco~t and seconded by Councilman of storage requirements Cox that ~he staf~ look iffto the po~sibi.lity of making the 256 cubic feet '(storage area) req~!rement of cond0miniums more flexible and repdrt back to the Council With reference to "indoor" and "outdoor" r~quirements. Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion, stating some deviations were considered due to developments having been .started prior to the enactment o~ the ordirmnce and' in the future,' development plans should adhere t'o the standards. Motion failed The motion for'review of ordinance requirements failed by the following vote, to-~it: Ayes: Councilmen Scott, Cox NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Absent: None dONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by CoLmcilman CoX and (Items 8a, b, 9, unanimOuSly carried tha~ the Con~:ent Calenda~ be approved 10 and 11) and adopted, with Item7 being deleted from the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Hyde; 7. P~SOLUTION (Considered after Item 11 - see page 6 of the minutes) ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING ACOUNCIL POLICY RELATIVE TO THE LIMITATION OF TERMS FOR COUNCIL APPOINI, EES TO ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, : ADMINISTRATIVE AND' LEGIS- . LATIVE~iBODIES 'Held-Tuesday z 7:00 p~m. -6- March 13, 1979 8a..RESOLUTION N0. 9520 John G. Winner, owner of the property at 178 First Avenue°' APPROVING LIEN AGREEMENT submitted an application for the deferral ofthe construc- FOR DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC tion of an alley and storm drain based upon the fact that IMPROVEMENTS AT178 FIRST it is premature due to conditions of surrounding properties~ AVEND~ - JOHN G. WINNER He has executed a lien agreement for the future installla- tion of the improvements. ~b~ R~SOLUTION NO. 9521 Calvin Jeter, owner of the property at.180 First~ AvenUes, APPROVING LIEN AGRI~EMENT submitted an application for the deferral of the const~u~ FOR DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC tion of an alley and storm drain based upon the f~ct that IMPROVEMENTS-AT 180 FIRST it is premature due to conditions of surroundihg:-proper~ieS.. AVENb~ - CALVIN JETER He has executed a lien agreement for the future installation of the improvements. . ., 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9522 One of the conditions for approval of Tentative Parcel ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE- Map 79-5 was for the owners to grant an easement for street ~NT FOR STREET TREE tree purposes over a five and one-half foot wide strip of PURPOSES FROM ANGELO land along the north side of quintard Street. On February AND JOSEPHINE FORZISI 14, 1979 Angelo and Josephine Forzisi granted the required easement to the City. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9523 On February 20, 1979 a public hearing was held to consider ORDERING THE VACATION the vacation of portions of Madrona Street, Landis Avenue OF PORTIONS OF CENTER and Center Street adjacent to Town Centre-Townsite Tract 'STREET, LANDIS AVENUE No. 1. The Council directed that an appropriate resolution AND MADRONA STREET be prepared ordering said vacation. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9524 After review and discussion of the impact on parking of the AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION construction project on Third Avenue, the Parking Place OF LOTS FOUR AND FIVE AT Commissign recommended that lots four and five at 'the CHURCH AVENL~EAND DAVIDSON intersection of Church Avenue and Davidson be converted FROM FOUR-HOUR MAXIMUM from four-hour maximum.parking to two-hour maximum par~ing. PARKING TO TWO-HOUR , MAXIMUM PARKING (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS-AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ,, 7.~I RESOLUTION' The Council requested that a written policy b~ prepared ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING applying the two consecutive term limitation to any iACOUNC!L POLICY RELATIVE appointment made by the,Council to any board, commission, TO THE LIMITATION OF TERMS adminis{~ative or legislative body'. FOR COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES Terminology questioned Mayor Hyde questioned the wQrding in the last paragraph of,the policy statement: "In the event that the term prescribed is less than four years, it shall nevertheless be considered a full term'and the two consec~tive term limitation shall'be applicable." He expressed his concern that an appointee could serve "one month" and then onlyI be eligible for one four year term. He suggested that the terminology used in the Charter be substituted: "..an appsintment to fill an unexpired term of less .tlh~ two years in duration shall'not be honsidered as a term;. however, any appointment to fill an unexpired t~rm in excess of two years shall be considered to be ~ful] terms" Held Tuesday - 7:00 p,m, L7- March~ 13; 1979 Council discussion - policy clarified Council discussion followed concernmng the ~o~rdin~ a~d intent, City Attorney Lindberg said.the intent of the limitation in the policy was to ~pply to appointments to two year terms of office on committees or boards or administrative bo~ies that the Council may create, He suggested the wording: "an appointment to less than 50% of whatever term of office may be prescribed," Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl City Attorney and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the City Attorney for modification to provide a limita- tion as covered under this discussion. 12. RESOLUTION The City Attorney was authorized to proceed with the condem- APPROVING AN AGR~E~NT nation of a temporary easement for a portion of Tidelands WITH DG~, A CO-PARTNER- Avenue. He has concluded a lease agreement with the prop- SHIP, FOR A T~MPORARY erty owner which provides for th~ lump sum payment of EASEMENT FOR A PORTION $20,000, the pro rata share of which would be reimbursed to OF TIDELANDS AVENUE the City if the lease is terminated, or applied to the acquisition cost if the Council determines to acquire the permanent alignmen~ of Tidelands Avenue. Rohr Participation City Attorney Lindberg commented that the Rohr Attorney, Mr. Arthur, called and asked that the item accepting their contribution be continued for two weeks. Speaking against Councilman Scott spoke against the agreementwith DG~ star- agreement ing that the matter of owning the property rather than leasing it has not been pursued, and also that $20,000is an excess amount for a five year easement. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by COuncilman Item 12 for two weeks Egdahl that this item be continued for two weeks and ask staff to pursue the line of action that.~omncilman Scott referred to as far as the possible negotiated purchase Of the propert~ andal~o 'at the sametimework ~ith Rohr Corporation to find out what! level of participation they... would be willing to offer in assisting the City in acqUir- ing this temporary easeme.nt. Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke.against the motion asthere are two sepa- rate matters under consideration and a commitment has been made to settle the matter without condemnation. Motion carried The motion to continue Item 12 hattied by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: CounCilma~ Cox, Hgdahl, Gillow, Scott Noes: Mayor Hyde AbSent: None 1S. RESOLUTION NO. 9525 A lease arrangement is needed in order'to permit the ' APPROVING VEHICLE Att~rne~ to obtain liability insurance for his City Vehicle. LEASE AGREEBENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GEORGE D. LINDBERG, CITY ATTORNEY' Resolution offered 'Offered by Councilman E~dahl, ~he reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Purpose of resolution In answer to a request for. Clarification from Councilman Ctar{fied' Scott, City Attorney Lindberg said itis his. interestto. protect th~ City's ~verallinsurance cOverageby permitting him to obtain indepeudent insurance for his personal use of the City vehicle assigned to him~ Held Tuesday - 7:00. p.m. -8- March 13, 1979 Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and .adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdaht, Hyde° ;Gillow.~ Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Motio~to review It was moved byCouncilman Saott, seconded byMayor Hyde City Attorney's and unanimously carried that the Council look'at the compen. compensation package sation package of the City Attorney at budget time and s~e at budget .time if this is in the best interest of the City and Mr. Lindberg · at that time. Items 14 and 15 to The Council concurred that Items 14 and 1S would be !. be considered together considered simultaneously, as offered by Councilman Scott. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9526 0n February 22, 1979 bids were received for the constructio~ REJECTING BIDS FOR THE of the improved drainage channel. The bids included two CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVED alternates. The low bid was 88.7% over the Engineer's DRAINAGE CHANNEL SOUTH estimate for Alternate 1 and '87.9% over the estimate for OF EAST NAPLES STREET Alternate 2. Staff recommended that the bids be rejected BETWEEN MONSERATE AVENUE and the project be rodesigned and readvertised. AND HELIX AVENUE Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. 1S. RESOLUTION NO. 9527 On February 15, 1979 one bid was received for the construc- REJECTING BID FOR THE tion of street and traffic signal improvements at Bonita CONSTRUCTION OF STREET Road and Otay Lakes Road. 'Theebid, submitted by Griffith .AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL Company, was 90.8% aboye the engineer's estimate of IMPROVEMENTS' AT BONITA $10,992.60 for Alternatel and 36. 8% above the estimate of ROAD/OTAY LAKES ROAD ' $24,189 for Alternate,2. "' Staff recommended that the bi4 :be rejected and the project combined with. the proposed construction of ajtraffic' signal at."H" Street'and 0ray Lakes Road and be rebid concurrent with this project now under design. Resolution offered Offered byCouncilman ScOtt, th~ readingof the text' was waived by unanimous consent. CoUncil discussion - Councilman Egdahl questioned if readvertising a scal'ed-dOwn. Items 14 and 1S bid on Item 14 would result in a lower bid, since one reason for high bids is difficulty of access. This same problem · would still exist. Arrangements made City Engineer Lippitt said arrangements have been made with f~r access the property owner for access and a scaled-down pro3ect should result in a lower bid. Councilman Egdahl asked if Item 15' covered a project eluded in the Capital Improvement Project for this year. Mr. Lippitt answered affirmatively. Council discussion Council d.iscussion ensued concerning. the possibility of deferring this project .and reconsidering the use of funds to install new sxgnals rather than upgrade older o~es. ReSolutions adopted Resolutions No.9526 and 9527 were passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Gouncilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl~ Hyde, Gillow NoeS: None Absent: NOne · Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -9- March 13, 1979 Problem ofparked cars COuncilman Gillow referred to the intersection of the Bonita Road/0tay Lakes Road, noting a problem caused 'byparking allowed in the "T" pa~t of the intersection. He said when vehicles are making a left turn from Otay Lakes Road into Bonita Road, near accidents occur. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Safety Commission Scott and unanimously carried that Ithis problem be referred to the Safety Commission and staff to-look at the possibility of not allowing parking at the "T" portion of the intersection of Bonita Road and Otay Lakes Roadj~ 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9528 The Council authorized financial and legal assistance to the PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL City of Arcadia in litigation involving the Challenge to APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS Arcadia's fee structure ($300). The City Attorney ha~ also FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY'S received bills amounting to $300 in connection with the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Telegraph Canyon Road acquisition and the lawsuit concerning ACCOUNT the police "sick out." He requested that the sum of $600 be appropriated to the City Attorney's professional services account to cover these expenses. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 17a. RESOLUTION NO. 9529 On February iS, 1979 the Council airproved a re'organization AMENDING THE FISCAL proposal, with modifications, and action is now necessary 1978-79 BUDGET AND to authorize an amendment to the Fiscal 1978-79 budget. APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR This resOlutiOn ~dds one Senior AdminiStrative Analyst. position to the Administration Departmen~ andp~ovides two months ofthe newposition~s~ salary (~,275). Councilman. Scott spoke against ResOlutions No. 9529 and 9530, declaring that the added cost to the administration ofthe City is not ~dding to the ef~ic{enCy of operation or saving the City any money. ', Resolution offered Offered by Ma?or Hyde, the reading-~{:the text was waived · by unanimous consent, passed and'adopted by th~'fo~IOwi~g vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Counqi~men Gillow, Cox,'Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent:None [Yb. RESOLUTION NO. 9530 The.City Bngineer~ill be designated as a Department Head A~NDING R~SOLUTION and will be transferred from the Middle Management to the~ . NOS. 9428 AND 9429 Executive group and placed in salary band E3. The Director gEG~RDING EXECUTIVE of Policy Analysis .and Program EValUation position ·will be MANAGEMENT SALARY BANDS made part of the EXecutive Management group and placed in AND BXBCUTIIKE A~D MIDDLE salary band E2. A new position of Deputy City MANAGE~NT GROUP MEMBER- Manager will be added to the Executive Management group and SHIP P~SPECTtVELY, AND placed in salary band E3. Until potential legal' APPROPRIATING FffNDS difficulties are resolved, the DepSty CityManager:will THEREFOR perform in a dual capacitX as Director of Public Works. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the readingof the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the foilowing vote, to-wit: AYES~" Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gi!'low;iC6~,'B.g~ah! Noes: Councilman Scott . : Absent: None . Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- March 13, 1979 18a. REPORT ON STAFF The Library budget for FY 1978-~9 in61uded the acquisition REDUCTIONS IN CHULA of an automated library circulation cOntrolsyStem With a VISTA LIBRARY planned reduction of personnel by two full-time Clerk.II"s, one half-time librarian, and 1,730 hours of seasonal assistant time for the period of MarCh 1 through June30, 1979. Since the automated library control system will not' be full~ . operational until about October, 1979,~ staff recommendeduthat · the positions be reinstated in the budget for the balance of this fiscalyear. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the reportbe accepted. b. RESOLUTION NO. 9531 Offered by Councilman ~cott~ the reading of the text was AMENDING RESOLUTION waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the NO. 9157 APPROVING THE following vo~e, to-wit: ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET FY 1978-79 AYES: CounCilmen Scott, Cox, Bgdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 19. ORDINANCE NO, 18S8 - AS presently wOrdzed, this seCtion.~f the Code could be AMENDING SECTION 17.10~030 read to exclude the application of fees to apartments OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE created by parcel maps because they do not increas6 the REGARDING APPLICABILITY number of permissible dwelling units. Since this was not 'OF FEES WHEN PARCEL MAP theintent, the wording waslmodified and the ordinance' IS FILED - SECOND READING placed On first reading on February 2.7, 1979. AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be second reading placed on a second reading and adopted, and that the reading and adopted of the text be waived by dnanim0us consent. The motion carried by the following v~te, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 20.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER ~ Small Business Administra- City Manager Cole reported that the Small BuSiness Admin- tion office closed in istration office in National City will be closed after National City Saturday (March 17) and applications will ;have to be sent to the Escohdido office. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS' 21. .REPORT ON REQUEST FROM The Principal of Sweetwater Union High School requested S~ETWATER UNION HIGH that the School be allowed to designate theChula Vista SCHOOL TO DESIGNATE Municipal Golf CoUrse as the site for its home team matches MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE and that Opponents fees for matches be waived ($54 maximum AS ITS HOME TEAM SITE per match). A similar request was granted last year. In light of extenuating circumstances faced by SUHS with the closing of Benira Golf Course, the Director of Parks & Rec-~ ~eation recommended approval of the request for an addi{ion~f two years, thereby allowing them time to make arrangemonts for a permanent team course. Motion tO approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman GilloW request that the request be approved. ~ In answer to a query from ComnCfimgn SCott, City NPan~ger COle. said the loss of fees would be $54 perlmatjch for a maximum of eight team members~ with four tournaments.per year. Held Tuesday - 7:OD p.m. -11- March 13, 1979 Motion carried The motion to approve the request carried by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde~, Councilmen Gillow, Cox~ Egdahl ' Noes: Councilman"Scott Absent: None 22. REPORT ON SUMMER In a report to the Council, Director of Parks ~ Recreation EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL Hall explained that the Chula Vista City SchoOl District PROGRAM will not be able to offer their regular summer'sc~6ol pro- gram because of Proposition 13 f~nding.restrictions. The FOCUS (Focus on Complete Use of SchoolS) Committee, School District staff and City staff.have developed the follbwing proposed plan to provide the educational programs: (1) Require parents topay a $30 registration fee for each child; (2) Require the School District to provide facili- ties and to recommend certified instructors for classes in reading, arithmetic and social sciences; and (3) Require the City to contract for instructors, to collect fees, and pay the instructors' salaries from the fees. School district'prohibited Councilman Scott questioned why the City is getting'into from collecting fees for the "educational" business. City Manager Cole said that at educational purposes the last joint meeting of the Council and School Districts, this matter was discussed with the consensus that the staff work with the district to continue the summer programs. The school district cannot collect fees, but if the City operates the program, sufficient fees can be charged to cover the cost of the programs. If sufficient fees are not collected, there will be no educational/recreat'ional program. Council discussion The Council and staff discussed the,legality and ramifica- tions of the City collecting the fees, paying instructors and using school facilities to continue the program. Motion to ~efer back It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl to staff that this matter be referred back to the' staff to look into the matter of whethereof not it is. possible to insure that.. all costs for the operation of this program are borne, eithe'~ by the. fees collected or by the school district ccmcerned - and in no Nay borne by the City. Suggestion to contact Councilman Scott said he is uneasy with this situation. He State Attorney questioned if this is~ done aDfwher~ eIse an~ staff should check with the State Attorney to see if there are any legal problems. Addition to motion Mayor Hyde said be would expand.his motion to ask the staff to respond to questions raised by Councilman Scott withl regard to the propriety of the City undertaking these edu- cational endeavors which the school district is having · problems with. CounCilman Hgdahl agreed as the second. Mayor Hyde asked that a report come back to the Council next week if at all possible. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. 23. REQUEST OF'SWEETWATER In JanuarX, 1979 the Council referred this request to the ,SECONDARY djOUNCIL PTA Library Board of ~ustees for. their recommendation. FOR LAW LIBRARY IN CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY In their written report, the L'ibrary Board stated they could find no justification for recommending that a special- .. ized law library be included in the Chula Vista PUblic Library. Motion to accept Library It-was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Board recommendation Scott and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Library Board of Trusteesbe accepted (not to have a law library). Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- March 13, 1~.79 24. CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION Director of Building and Housing Grady submitted .a status STATUS REPORT ON,-CHANGE report on all change orders on the Civic Center' renovat;ion ORDERS 30 THROUGH 47 'project which were processed in accordance with the pro- cedures outlined in the specieications at a total cost of $45,044 or 2.27% of the $1,983,000 contract. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdaht, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 25. REPORT AND RECO~4ENDATION On January 16, 1979 the Council requested staff to evaluate OF CHAMBER OF CO~4ERCE the Chamber's proposal for City participation in tke prO- PROPOSAL FOR GOLF COURSE vision of a golf course and convention center in Rice AND CONVENTION CENTER IN Canyon at the intersection of "H" Street and 1-805. In a R~CE CANYON written statement, Director of Planning Paterson reported that staff concluded: (1) constructionof a golf. course in Rice Canyon is economically infeasible; (2) construc- tion of a convention center is best left to private enter- prise; and (3) at such time as a major hotel expresses interest in the area, the Council may consider some participation. in exchange for certain amenities. Motion to accept report It was moved by Co~mcilman Egdah!, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 26. REPORT ON PARKING The Town Centre Association and the Parking Place Commission ENFORCEMENT IN THE requested that the:Parking Enforcement Officer restrict his PARKING DISTRICT enforcement activities solely to the Parking District, especially since the Third Avenue construction project is commencing. As a solution to the problems Chief of Police Winters made the following recommendations: (1) That the City hire a Parking Enforcement Officer on atemporary basis to work only in the Parking District; (2) That the fine for park- ing at an expired meter beraised to $2 if paid within ten days and $4 if paid thereafter; and. (3) To increase the fine for feeding a mater to $5 initially and $10 if paid. after. ten days. , Motion to ~ccept report It was movedby Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the r~ort be accepted with a report to come back in six months as to the status of the project; and that an appropriate resolution be brought b~Ck to the Council. Request to divide CounCilman Egdahl asked~that the motion be divided. The motion Council concurred. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that a temporary parking control officer be hired fora period of six months. ~ speaking against Councilman Egdaht spoke against the motion. He said he the motion favored an increase in fees which may b~a sufficient deterrent so that the temporary enforcement officer would not be needed. Revised parking citations Chief Wint, ers. said if the fines are to be increased, that ~ available in July this be done on July 1, 1979 as it will take this time to change the tickets issued; however, the increased enforce=. ment is needed now in view of the construction project to start in April. SUbstitute motion The substitute motion carried by the foll0wingvote, to-wit: carried AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: Counc~manEgdah! Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -13- March 1S, 1979 Motion to increase It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded hy'Coun'cilman Scott parking fines that parking fines be increased as reco~inended by staff, and a proper 0rdinande prepared. Niek Slijk Mr'. Slijk clarified that the Parking District was created Chamber of Commerce and fees levied for the purpose of having an enforcement officer in the distric~ at no cost to the City. Motion carried The motion to increase fines carried unanimously. Request to speak Mr. Slijk said he had requested permission to speak on on ~tem 25 Item 25. He asked if this would still be possible. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott I Item 25 - and unanimously carried that Item 25 be reconsidered tO give Mr. Slijk an opportunity to speak as he has requested. 25. REPORT AND'RECOMMENDATION Mayor Hyde reviewed the staff recommendation - not to OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE support the request for a golf course and ~onvention center. PROPOSAL FOR GOLF COURSH AND CONVENTION CHNTHR IN RICH CANYON Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk said he did not agree as to the estimated cost of the golf course and also the question of income has not been covered. He discussed the report and questioned whether the 12 hotels with a capacity to host a conference with 400 delegates would be available at all times. If- they are hooked, the Overflow would come,to Ehula Vista.- He asked the Council to consider this more fully and refer. any questions to the Chamber if necessary. : Z' Mayor Hyde noted that item 3 of-the recommendation -- if a major hdtel expresses interest in the RiCe Canyon area -- this matter can be ~econsidered, which "leaves the door .open." Motion to sustain It was"moved by Mayor Hyde; seconded by Councilman Cox- previous action and unanimously carried that the previous action of the Council be sustained. 2~.' REPORT ON FORMATION OF For several years, the City has: b~en workin'g with the AN IMPROV~MENT ACT property owners for the formation of an I~iprovement Act ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR District to construct "D" Street and LaS FlOras Drive "D" STREhT AND LAS between Second and Minor Avenues and between "E" Street 'FLORES DRIVE and the northerly .City limits. Recently staff re. ceivedi petitions representing 15 property owners supporting the formation of an improvement district .alld a petition signed I, by 18 property owners who are not in favor of an improve- ment district· Staff recommended that (1) no assessment district be formed; (2) that Engineering include in its work program the estab- lishment of a preliminarygrade'in this area; and (3) that 'the City consider including in the 1979-80 Capital Improve- ment Program the construction of a storm drain system and a 24 foot wide ribbon pavement in "D" Street and Has,Floras Drive south of "D" Street, with a reimbursement district established for the cost of City participation. Motion to accep~ report It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Cbuncilman Gtllow that the report be accepted. Dougla~ Adriance Mr. Adriance said he was speaking for his-parents and asked 149 "D" Street for clarification as to how the costs of reimbursement are - Chufa ViSta handled as they do not understand the-procednres. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -14- March 13, 1979 Properties benefited City Manager Cole said that a r~imbursement district participate in re- would be established to encompass those properties bene- imbursement district fired by the improvements. Propertie~ that have deferrals now would be required to pay their share and remaining prop- erties would pay at the time of development. !Heladded that costs for storm drainage systems var~ as to each sha~e as assessment spreads for this purpose are more difficult to make. In response to questions from the Council, City Engineer Lippitt said the estimated cost is approximately $2~000 for participation in the storm drain an~ S~reet improvements for properties with deferrals. Henry Jahn Mr. Jahn said he owns two lots "at the bottom of the hilF' 2400 Alpine Boulevard in the area. He spoke in favor of the assessment district, Alpine particularly in view of safety for children and for flood protection. Mrs. Joe Trevisani Mrs. Trevisani said she is still not clear as to whether 149 "D" Street she will have to participate in the assessment district. Chula Vista She ~pOkeagainst it stating she did not feel they will benefit from the district improvementS. Concerns referred to staff Mayor Hyde suggested that Mrs. TreVisani check with the City Engineer and he will be able to clarify herquesti0ns concerning her particular property. Floyd Beasley Mr. Beasleyexpressed his concern that if the street is 176 "D" Street straightened, it will take all his property next to his Chula Vista house. He said he'has 17 feet and he understands the ' roadway will take 14 of it. Right-of-way needed City Engineer Lippitt Said a preliminary design indicates for full improvement some right-of-way would be needed from this property for of street full improvements, but the 24 foot ribbon can be constructed within the existing right-of-way. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Scott that Item 3 of the staff recommendation be dropped as far as considering this matter in the Capital Improvement program for 1979-80. No second ~o motion The motion for amendment died for lack of a second. Improvements questioned Eouncilman Scott questioned making the improvements if property owners do.~ot want them and suggested this not be done. If this item is continued 9ntil budget time, itwill ~ be one of many items and citizens will not be notified~of the discussions. He spoke against this approach. Motion failed The motion to accept ~he staff report failed bLthe follow- ing vote, to-wit: Ayes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman .GillOw NOES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egda~l Absent: None 'Need for imprbvements Mayor Hyde expressed his concern that there is a problem as improvements are needed in this area.and there will never be total agreementas to how they should be made. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by CouncilmanGillow. prior 'to budget time that the matter of dispositionof the improvements in this 'areabe brought back to ~heCoun~il again p~ior to budget. "time so it can be further considered. Councilman Gillow said people seem to be confused and he suggested information be presented'to them wit~a more simple explanation of what is involved. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -1S- March 13, 1979 Addition to motion Councilman Cox suggested that direction to staff be included in the motion to go back and meet with residents and explain the matter more fully. Motion carried Mayor Hyde included the suggestion in his motion; Council- man Gillow agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS AND CO~4ISSIONS 28a. RECON~4ENDATIONS - LEFT On February 6, 1979 the Council considered a staff/Safety TURNS 6N EAST "L" STREET Commission recommendation to provide left turn pockets on BETWEEN ~LROSE AND East "L" Street between Eelrose and Nacion. This problem NACION AVENUES was referred back tO the Safety Commission with the ~ugges- tion that a "permanent solution may be no left turns, and the way to implement that as a solution." The Safety Commission reviewed this matter and on February 14 recommended the following: "That a traffic signal be installed at Melrose and East "L" and. that left turn pockets be installed atthe intersections on "L" Street between Melrose and Nacion." Steve Morrison Mr. Morrison discussed the traffic problem on East "L" 728 Monserate: Avenue Street, stating the basic probl.em is Speed which creates Chula Vista a real hazard for turn~ onto or off of "L" Street. He (Chairman, Safety said it was determined by the CommisSion that reducing the Commission) speed is the best solution to the problem, and in addition provide "platooning" so gaps are made for people to Complete turns. Recommendation to change Mr. Morrison also referred to 'the Safety dommission signal at Cuyamaca and recommendation on Ite~ 29~f the agenda that the traffic East "L" Street signal at Cuyamaca and'EaSt "L" Street be changed to a fixed time sequence, stating this would improve the "platooning" and slowing of traffic. Items 28a, b and 29a, b With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Hyde. said that to be considered Items 28a' and b, and 29a and b would be considered at the simultaneously same time. 28b. REPORT ON RECOMMENDED The City Engineer submitteda detailed report on traffic MODIFICATIONS TO , control modifications on EaSt "L" Street, outlining TRAFFIC CONYrROL DEVICES various aspects of the traffic problems, including parking. ON EAST "L" STREET BETWEEN MELROSE AND Staff recommended that the Council consider the installation MONSERATE AVENUE of a raised curb median on East "L" Street between Melrose · and Nacion Avenues and the necessary widening at Melro~e Avenue/East "L" Street, and Nacion Avenue/East "L" Street in the 1979-80 Capital Improvement Program; that the. staff monitor the intersection at Metrose for traffic signal justification; and that left turn pockets be installed now. . No cost to change In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde as to whether the signal at Cuyamaca signal at Cuyamaca.and East "L" Street could beentered . and East "L"'Street into the system as a fixed time signal, Traffic Engineer Hansen said the change could be made at no cost to~he City. Motion to approve :It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded.,byCouncitman:Cox left turn pockets that the Council approve the marking of the left turn pockets as recommended by the staff as a temporary measure. Nicolas Naczas Mr. Naczas spoke against the left turn lanes as he would 315 East "L" Street lose the parking area he needs. He requested that a Chula Vista divider be installed. George Thomas Mr. Thomas spoke in favor of the Safety Commission recom- 931 Monterey Court mendation -- a light at Melrose and the left turn lanes,' Chula Vista as this would serve the best interest of more people Held Tuesday - 7:00p.m. -16- March 13, 1979 Marilyn Naczas Ms. Naczas spoke against losing any parking and suggesIed S1S East "L" Street the best solution is to remove the hill -- this Cost wou~d Chula Vista be less than what a life is worth. Ernest Arnold Mr. Arnold spoke in favor of the median strip as a better 897 Beech Street solution. He also stated speed is the main problem and Chula Vista spoke in favor of the signal change at Cuyamaca. David Love Mr. Love supported Mr. Morrison's .statements that the left 921 Monterey Court turn pockets be installed and the signal at Melrose and Chula Vista East "L" Street be included in the CIP program. Eelix Paprocki Mr. Paprocki spoke in favor of the signal light at Melrose 420 Monterey Court and East "L" Street, and,referred to the "BaldWin law" Chula Vista where lawsuits can result if hazards are not c6rrected before accidents occur. Motion carried The motion to mark left turn pockets carried unanimously. 29a. REQUEST TO CHANGE During the Safety Commission's consideration of left turn TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT lanes along East "L" Street, itwas noted the traffic flow CUYAMACA AND EAST "L" east of Hilltop Drive tends to get out of the normal STREET FROM "TRAFFIC/ "platoon" flow, speed increases, and gap times are disrupted PEDESTRIAN" ACTUATED for intersecting traffic and pedestrians on 'East "L" Street. TO A "FIXED TIME SEQUENCE" The CommisSion recommended that the traffic signal at CONTROLLED SIGNAL Cuyamaca Avenue and East "L" Street be changed from a traffic/pedestrian actuated signal to a fixed time sequence controlled signal with the signal at Hilltop Drive and East "L" Street. 29b. REPORT ON REQUEST TO The City ENgineer submitted a repo~t giving detailed CHANGE TRAFFIC SIGNAL information on the recommendation of the Safety Commission's AT EAST "L" STREET/ recommendation, including statistics on the effect of this CUYAMACA AVENUE FROM change. Based on these figures, Staff recommended that the SEMI-ACTUATED TO FIXED' semi-actuated traffic signal operation be 'retained at-East TIME OPERATION "L" Street and Cuyamaca Avenue. Motion to change signal It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman at Cuyamaca to a fixed Egdaht that the signal light at Cuyamaca be activated as a interval light fixed interval light in the interconnect system. Councilman Scott spoke against this motion, expressing his concern as to the effect it will have on the traffic at; East San Miguel and Cuyamaca. He said this should be considered. Addition to motion - Mayor Hyde said he would add to the motion that this be Marion carried for a trial period of three months. Councilman Egdahl agreed as the second and the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Gillow: Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to Consider It was movedby Mayor Hyde; seconded by Councilman Egdahl median divider or and unanimously carried tha~ prior to' budget time the traffic signal prior Council consider a choice between a median divider strip to budget time between Nacion and Melrose versus a t~affic light at Melrose. 30, (This item was deleted from the :agenda.) Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -17- March 13, 1979 31. REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION The Safety Commission submitted a report recommending OF BICYCLE RACK that the Council purchase and install bicycle racks in the commercial areas of Chula Vista at regularly marked vehicle parking spaces immediately adjacent to sidewalks to: (1) accommodate an increasing number of bicycle riders who shop or have business in the City; (2)'minimize .incon- venience to pedestrians by unsupervised bicycle park~g..on sidewalks; and (3) minimize theft of bicycles while Owners are in area shops. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter-be ~eferred to staff., . MAYOR'S REPORT Appointment to Human Mayor Hyde said there is a vacancy on the Human lelations- Relations Commission Commission. He asked that his appointment of Jim Laddto. this Commission be ratified. Motion to ratify appointment It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the appointment be ratified.. Mayor Hyde to attend Mayor Hyde annot~nced that he will be attending a conference Coastal Commission of the Coastal Cqmmission in Monterey and will be out of conference the City until Sunday, March 18. Report on volunteers It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl at the next meeting and unanimously carried that the City Manager give ~ Status report on the volunteer program at the next meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS (None) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 1979. · (]Deputy City Clerk