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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/02/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 14, 1978 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, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, 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 Cox, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of January 19 and February 7, 1978 be approved,copies having been sent to each Councilman. Mayor Hyde abstained from the vote on the meeting of February 7, 1978 since he was not present at this meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None. ORAL CO~NICATIONS Paul Northrup Mr. Northrup discussed the Jarvis/Gann Initiative (Proposi- 275 East Moss Street tion 13) on the June 6, 1978 ballot, offering several sug- Chula Vista gestions by which the City could prepare for this issue. Among his suggestions were (1) prepare one budget which would be $2.3 million less than presently anticipated (this is the loss expected from tho Initiative) (2) and that no City employees be fired as part of that reduction. Mr. Northrup filed his written statement with the City Clerk. Bob Green Mr. Green said he was the spokesman for Proposition 13 (Jarvis/ 292 Talus Street Gann Property Tax Initiative) for the South Bay area. He read Chula Vista from a prepared statement listing what the Proposition will and will not do for the citizens. Mayor Hyde noted that Mr. Green had exceeded his 5-minute presentation (12 minutes) and asked him to summarize. ~en Mr. Green failed to do this, Mayor Hyde recessed the meeting for five minutes declaring Mr. Green out-of-order. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. SUPPLEMENTAL CLAIM - Marttie Briggs has filed a supplemental claim in the amount MARTTIE S. BRIGGS of $10,000 stating that during certain days in January and 2030 "E" AVENUE February 1978, water flowed onto his property from the drainage NATIONAL CITY, CA channel passing his property which he claimed was filled in by the City of Chula Vista with earth and concrete. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman insurance company Scott and unanimously carried that this claim be referred to R. L. Kautz & Company for investigation and recommendation. City Council Meeting -2- February 14, 1978 b. REQUEST FOR PRESEN- The staff of the Comprehensive Planning Organization re- TATION ON REGIONAL quested permission to schedule a presentation before the AIR QUALITY STRATEGY ~ Council regarding endorsement of its Regional Air Quality CPO STAFF Strategy (RAQS) program. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for scheduling. Councilman Hobel asked that this be scheduled within the next two weeks. c. REQUEST TO HOLD ART The Art Guild requested permission to use the property ad- MARTS - CHULA VISTA jacent to the Public Library at Fourth and "F" Streets for ART GUILD, INC. Art Marts on March 11 and 12, April 8 and 9, and July 8 and 9, 1978. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that this matter be approved subject to staff conditions. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 4. PUBLIC HEARING - Due to questions regarding the chronology of events leading CONSIDERATION OF to this particular request, the Council continued the hearing DEFERRING THE REQUIRE- to this meeting referring the matter to staff. MENTS TO UNDERGROUND OVERHEAD UTILITIES This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde re- ALONG OTAY VALLEY opened the public hearing. ROAD ADJACENT TO RANCHO RIOS UNIT ~4 In a written report to the Council, City Attorney Lindberg & #5 SUBDIVISION detailed the background of the events, which started on (Continued from August 24, 1972 with the approval of the improvement agree- meeting of 2/7/78) ment for Rancho Rios Subdivision Unit #5, up to the request for a waiver of the requirements for undergrounding on February 7, 197g. The Director of Public Works recommended denial of the waiver, but agreed to a deferral of the improvements for a period of three years with an agreement that would provide for an ap- propriate surety arrangement and a waiver of any protests to the formation of an undergrounding district at some future date. City Attorney Lindberg recommended that the deferral be granted and that the agreement contain a provisions for an appropriate security arrangement consisting of either a surety bond or a letter of credit to be valid and effective for a period of three years and that six months prior to the expiration of such security arrangement, the subdivider be directed to underground the utilities. As an alternative, the subdivider may pledge a savings and loan passbook account to the City and draw interest on the account until such time as the undergrounding has been accomplished. Further, the City Attorney recommended that the Code be amended (Chapter 15.32) to provide appropriate direction for staff and public in the handling of undergrounding of deferrals. Applicant represen- Tom Scanlan, Delta Consultants, 900 No. Cuyamaca Street, tative present E1 Cajon, stated he was present and had no additional remarks to make. City Council Meeting -3- February 14, 1978 Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman staff's recommendations Scott and unanimously carried that the staff's recommendation be approved. Clarification of motion Mayor Hyde clarified the motion stating it was a denial for a request for a waiver and approval for a deferral for a period of three years. Discussion of motion City Attorney explained that the staff will work with the applicant as to the type of surety which will be required. Ordinance to be It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman brought back Cox and unanimously carried that an ordinance be brought back reflecting the recommendations made by the City Attorney. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde PLAN FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT opened the public hearing. STORAGE YARD NORTH OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD IN In a written report to Council, Director of Planning Peterson I-P ZONE explained that the applicant submitted a precise plan for a heavy equipment storage yard on a 17.19 acre parcel located on the easterly side of an unnamed road leading to the San Diego County sanitary fill north of Otay Valley Road. The property will be developed in two phases. An Initial Study (IS-78-42) was certified by the Planning Commission on January 25, 1978 at which time they recom- mended approval of the precise plan in accordance with their Resolution PCM-7g-ll subject to six conditions. Mr. Peterson discussed the existing site characteristics, the proposed precise plan, access and his analysis of the plan. He eonourred with the recommended approval of the Planning Commission stating the property is zoned Industrial and a storage yard is an allowable use in this zone. The item under consideration is the precise plan rather than the use itself. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Sa. RESOLUTION NO. 9005 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT following vote, to-wit: STORAGE YARD NORTH OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD IN AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde I-P ZONE AND CERTIFYING Noes: None THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE declared the public hearing opened. PLAN TO DIVIDE TWO PARCELS INT0 THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS Director of Planning Peterson submitted a plat noting the AT 81-83-85 QUINTARD STREET location and proposed lot split, explaiMng that the IN THE R-1-5-P ZONE plicant is submitting a precise plan to divide two parcels into three parcels at 81-83-85 Quintard Street (R-1-5-P zone). The proposed project is exempt from environmental review as a Class 3(a) exemption. City Council Meeting -4- February 14, 1978 Mr. Peterson discussed the adjacent zoning and land use, the history of the parcel in question, its existing site characteristics and the proposed lot split. He stated that he concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval of the precise plan in accordance with their Resolution PCM-78-12, subject to six conditions. Mr. Peterson further explained that a variance was granted in 1969 for the creation of the two lots with the 20 feet of street frontage on Quintard Street. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 9006 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECIS£ PLAN waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the TO DIVIDE TWO PARCELS following vote, to-wit: INTO THREE LOTS TO BE DEVELOPED WITH SINGLE AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Hobel FAMILY DWELLINGS AT Noes: Councilman Egdahl 81-83-85 QUINTARD Absent: None STREET 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR CASA DEL REY Director of Planning Peterson submitted the tentative map explaining that the applicant proposes to divide 68 acres into 220 single family residential lots, 2 open space lots and 7 lots reserved for future residential use. The property is on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road between Pasco Ladera and Buena Vista Way in the P-C zone. Mr. Peterson referred to his written report in which he discussed the existing site characteristics, hillside stan- dards, neighborhood park site, wall and fencing standards, and the off-site street improvements. He added that he concurred with the reco~mmendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the tentative map in accordance with their Resolution PCS-77-9 and subject to their 34 conditions. Mr. Peterson added that the subdivision conforms to the R-1 zoning although it is zoned P-C and noted the square footage of the lots, the topography and the conditions for public improvements as recommended by the Planning Commission. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the access points, require- ments for the off-site street improvements, the park and school sites and the open space districts. Density In answer to the Council's query, Mr. Peterson said the density involved in this subdivision was substantially below the 1970 Plan of Record; however, he felt the density was too high to be applied throughout the entire P-C zone. Sam Blick, Attorney Mr. Blick said he was representing Mr. Ralph Monsees, de- Higgs, Fletcher and Mack veloper of this subdivision. He declared that the off-site 707 Broadway improvements requested by the staff and acquiesced to by the San Diego developer were "substantial" and, in total~ would cost over $?00,000,plus the fact that over 17 acres of open space will be dedicated to the City. Mr. Blick referred to the environ- mental impact report, and stated that the City would receive in excessof$S~000 in tax revenues each year from this project and the schools would receive in excess of $34,000 each year. Mr. Blick asked Council's concurrence with the positive staff and Planning Commission recommendations. City Council Meeting -5- February 14, 1978 Ernest Arnold Mr. Arnold referred to page 69 of the environmental impact 897 Beech Avenue report which stated that the subdivision will generate suf- Chula Vista ficient traffic to require a traffic signal at the inter- section of Telegraph Canyon Road and Pasco Ladera. He re- marked that there was no requirement for the developer to put in this signalization. Mayor Hyde stated that condition #33 of the Planning Com- mission resolution requires the developer to pay his pro- portionate share for this installation. Dick Kau Mr. Kau asked for Council's favorable consideration in 4203 Acacia getting this subdivision approved. Bonita Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Discussion regarding In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Director of Public cost of signalization Works Robens explained that his staff is preparing a policy on the distribution of costs for signalizations. This report will be forwarded to the Council in about one month. Open Space Districts Discussion further ensued regarding the requirements for the off-site improvements and the open space districts. Mr. Emerson Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation noted there were three open space districts now in operation throughout the City with five more being developed. The Council discussed what impact the open space districts would have if the Jarvis/Gann Initiative passes (June 6 ballot). Councilman Scott felt the Council should be given a report on this. 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 9007 - Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived APPROVING TENTATIVE by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following SUBDIVISION MAP FOR vote, to-wit: CASA DEL REY AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Discussion of motion Councilman Scott explained that he voted against the motion based on the fact that this standard R-1 development does not meet the standards of the P-C zone. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9008 - At the meeting of February 7, 1978 the City Council directed URGING THE PRESIDENT that a resolution of support be brought back urging the OF THE UNITED STATES, government to proceed with this program since it is vitally THE UNITED STATES linked to benefits to the National Defense, the nationwide GOVERNMENT AND ITS domestic economy, employment rolls and industrial productivity. AGENCIES TO FUND, SUPPORT AND COMMENCE THE "SES VESSEL" PROGR~uM USING THE FACILITIES OF ROHR MARINE IN CHULA VISTA AND NATIONAL CITY Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -6- February 14, 1978 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9009 - Mr. Bill Castro, owner of property at 368 Camino Elevado, APPROVING ENCROACHMENT requested permission to construct a swimming pool which will PERMIT NO. 78-3 FOR encroach into a ten-foot wide drainage easement crossing his PROPERTY AT 368 CAMINO property. The drainage easement contains an 18" diameter ELEVADO storm drain which will be accepted by the City upon completion of the construction of improvements within the Bonita Ridge Estates Unit #4 Subdivision. Staff recommended approval of a maximum encroachment of three feet into the drainage ease- ment provided Mr. Castro moves his pool sufficiently to clear the storm drain and constructs a protective wall~ Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 10. ORDINANCE NO. 1786 - On September 30, 1977 Mr. Eugene York filed a petition for APPROVING THE BONITA annexation of 1.37 acres to obtain comprehensive city services. GLEN ANNEXATION - The property is located in the southwest quadrant of Inter- FIRST READING state Freeway 805 and Bonita Road. On January 9, 1978 the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the annexation subject to certain conditions. Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be on first reading placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 9010 - The resolution withdraws the annexation from the Bonita WITHDRAWING THE BONITA Sunnyside Fire Protection District in order to avoid taxa- GLEN ANNEXATION FROM THE tion by both the City and the District. BONITA SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, pas~ed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: Non~ Absent: None 11. REPORT(S) OF THE CITY MANAGER Council Conferences City Manager Cole noted the request of the Charter Review Committee to meet with the Council on February 23, 1978. He asked that the Council schedule a Conference on March 2 to discuss the Finance Operations and the "Social Policy" along with the showing of the film, "Youth Referral" by the Police Department. Motion for Conference It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman on March 2, 1978 Cox and unanimously carried that the Council meet with the Charter Review Committee on February 23 and a Council Con- ference be scheduled for March 2 beginning at 3:30 p.m. City Council Meeting -7- February 14, 1978 Selection of City City Manager Cole asked for Council's ratification of his Librarian appointment of Mr. Bradley Simon as the new City Librarian. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and ratification unanimously carried that the appointment be ratified and confirmed. Paramedic Report In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Mr. Cole said he would give the Council a report at the next meeting regarding the paramedic classes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS P~D DEPARTMENT HEADS 12. REPORT ON TRAFFIC At the meeting of January 24, 1978 the Council delayed action CONDITIONS AT "J" on the report on traffic conditions at "J" Street/Oaklawn STREET/OAKLAWN AVENUE Avenue and requested staff to prepare a cost estimate for the installation of a pedestrian overpass to be installed with Community Development Block Grant Funds. Director of Public Works Robens referred to his written report in which he discussed the proposed construction of the over- pass and the amount of right of way which would be needed to construct the ramps. The estimated cost for the entire over- pass including the median island modifications and rights of way is $320,000. Mr. Robens stated that his recommendation stands for the four-way stop at this intersection and that necessary gas tax funds be appropriated for the installation of flashing red lights above the stop signs on "J" Street only. Gary Hansen Council discussion followed with Mr. Hansen explaining the Traffic Engineer installation and cost of the flashing red lights: 12" diameter set on a pole 10 feet high with the stop sign below it. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight spoke against the proposal for an overpass citing 117 Jefferson Avenue the expense and that it would not benefit the children and Chula Vista senior citizens involved. He asked for approval of the signalization at this intersection. Ernest Arnold Mr. Arnold spoke in favor of the traffic signal and against 897 Beech the overpass. He referred to the police citations issued Chula Vista at this intersection in a one-month period of time stating he does not concur with the recommendation to retain the four-way stop. Mr. Arnold suggested installing a red-flashing intersection control beacon to supplement the stop signs. He cited the national figures on the warrant systems (U.S. Department of Transportation Manual - Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and asked for approval of a traffic signal. Debie Leyva Mrs. Leyva expressed her disappointment in the Council not 718 Woodlawn Avenue requiring a traffic signal at this intersection. She cited Chula Vista the efforts of the residents in this area to get the signal installed. Motion for flashing It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde red light that the Council take the steps of putting in flashing red lights and at the budget session, when it should be more certain what is going to happen with the Jarvis Amendment, that at that time, the Council look at a signal light and see exactly how the solution of the flashing lights works -- and at budget session the Council look at it again. City Council Meeting -8- February 14, 1978 Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the criteria of the warrant system for traffic installations, school crossing guards to be used not only when the children are out of school but also in the evenings when there are activities scheduled in the school, what happens to the old signal equipment that is taken out of intersections when they are upgraded. Mr. Hansen explained that for an "uncomplicated signal" - one that has no left-turn phasing - the cost would be $30,000 to $40,000. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, Mr. Hansen commented that the signals which will be taken out of Fourth Avenue and "H" Street are substandard equipment and that staff is planning to dispose of it. Councilman Egdahl stated that he would rather see a signal- ization at "J" and Oaklawn rather than the two signals being proposed for "L" Street at First and Second Avenues which are being put in strictly to slow down traffic. Councilman Scott concurred indicating that perhaps the staff should be given direction to proceed with the engineering phase of installing a signal at this "J" Street/Oaklawn Avenue intersection - the same as the Council did for the "L" Street signals. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Cox Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Absent: None Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council- for engineering costs man Cox that a resolution be brought back next week pro- viding for the funds for the engineering of the stop light for Oaklawn and "J" Street. Discussion of motion Mayor Hyde felt the motion was premature - he had no objec- tions to the staff making further analysis of this problem, but wanted to have an opportunity to evaluate the results of the Council's action (flashing red light). Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hyde Absent: None 12a. REPORT ON POLICE ENFORCE- A report was submitted by Chief of Police Winter5 detailing MENT ACTIVITY AT "J" the citations issued at this intersection during the month STREET/OAKLAWN INTER- of January 1978. The report which included the time of day SECTION and the estimated speed of the violators listed the total I number of violations at 141. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 13. STATUS REPORT ON TRAFFIC This item was deleted from this agenda. PROJECTION City Council Meeting -9- February 14, 1978 14. STATUS REPORT - ROBERTI- In a written report, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE explained that the City was contacted in January and noti- AND RECREATION PROGRAM fled of its eligibility to receive State Parks and Recrea- tion Block Grant funds in the amount of $47,580. Contact was made with the project office, Mr. Wayne H. Haug and he informed the staff that the State Department had included a third year funding in an identi~alam~unt for Chula Vista in their proposed budget. Mr. Haug suggested that this City might possibly consider the combination of the second and third year grant allocation into a meaningful package which would further extend this City's potential of making a major impact on recreational needs in the community. Mr. HAll recommended that the staff bring back this Grant allocation to Council's attention during budget review of the Capital Improvements Program. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 15. REQUEST TO HOLD SPRING The Chula Vista Jaycees have requested permission to hold CARNIVAL, MARCH 2-5, 1978 their annual Spring Carnival on March 2-5, 1978 on City- owned property adjacent to Memorial Park and the Zogob property. In addition, they have requested a waiver of all fees. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall noted that this was the same location where last year's Fiesta de la Luna was held and recommended approval of the requests subject to fulfillment of City requirements. Motion to grant approval It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and permission be granted to the Jaycees to hold their Spring Carnival on March 2-5, 1978 on property adjacent to Memorial Park, plus a waiver of all fees. 16. REPORT ON ALLEGED ZONING Director of Planning Peterson explained that the zoning VIOLATIONS AT OMAR ordinance provides that odors detectable 500 feet away RENDERING PLANT from the source in an industrial zone constitutes a viola- tion. Over tho years, there have been a number of complaints about the Omar Rendering plant which were discussed both with Omar and the Air Pollution District. At present, the Air Pollution District has five misdemeanor counts pending against Omar -- arraignment on those counts is scheduled for early April. As long as this action is pending, staff feels no additional City action is needed. G. Edward Arledge Mr. Arledge said he is the attorney representing the Omar 110 W. "A" Street Rendering Plant. They are trying to work out their prob- San Diego lems with the local Air Pollution Board - looking to an expenditure of over $200,000 to solve the issue. They are currently testing four alternative systems - one of which they hope will provide the solution. Whether the system selected will eventually be installed will depend on (1) whether the Company can afford it and (2) whether the device will comply with the Air Pollution requirements which are extremely strict. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman staff's recommendation Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff's recommenda- tion be approved (no action at this time). City Council Meeting -10- February 14, 1978 REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSION 17. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF The International Friendship Commission requested the transfer FUNDS AND APPROPRIATION OF of $203.61 budgeted for a reception for visitors from ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TRIP Irapuato (the trip will not be made this year) and for an TO IRAPUATO appropriation of $146.39 from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund to allow one additional member of the Com- mission to participate in the adult tour going to Irapuato. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and carried by a vote of 4-0 that the request be approved. Conflict of interest Councilman Cox abstained from voting and dicussion of this matter due to a possible conflict of interest - his mother is on the commission. MAYOR'S REPORT Design Review Committee Mayor Hyde nominated the following persons to the Design Review Committee: Steve Owens John Nash Jack Lehman Wayne Swallow Tom Money Motion for ratification It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the appointments be ratified. Mid-Year Report Mayor Hyde complimented the staff on the mid-year report submitted to the Council. Request from Boys' Club Mayor Hyde referred to the letter received from Mr. Carl j. Hemesath, President of the Boys' Club requesting a waiver of the $100 filing fee required for thc initial study under the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion to grant request It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde and carried by a vote of 4-0 that the request be granted. Conflict of interest Councilman Scott abstained from voting since he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys' Club. League of California Mayor Hyde announced that the next League dinner will be Cities Dinner held on Thursday, February 16, at the Atlantis Restaurant with the City of La Mesa hosting. Appointment to Regional Mayor Hyde reported that he has been nominated to replace Coast Commission Mayor Virginia Bridge on tho Regional Coast Commission, effective March 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS Fire Training Facility Councilman Cox commented that during the last Council tour of the City when they visited the "J" Street marina site, discussion was held on the proposal to construct the fire fighting facility on this site. Councilman Cox felt the Council should recensider this"J" Street site before plans get too far along for the Greg Rogers site. City Council Meeting -11- February 14, 1978 Motion for Conference It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to bring back at some future Council conference, when they deem it appropriate, the consideration of that "J" Street marina site (for fire fighting facility). City Manager Cole said it might be possible to have this report to the Council within one month. Fish & Wildlife Meeting Mayor Hyde said he will be meeting with the Regional Director of the Fish & Wildlife Service along with staff from the Community Development Department in Sacramento on February 27, 1978 to discuss the Bayfront problems. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. City Cler~