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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/02/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~{EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 21, 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 Planning Peterson, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Chief of Police Winters, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Traffic Engineer Hansen, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Transit Coordinator Bloom 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 9 and 14, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None) 3. WRITTEN CON~YiUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC The Bonita Business and Professional Association submitted LIGHT AT THE INTER- a letter to the Council requesting that additional con- SECTION OF BONITA sideration be given to the installation of a traffic signal ROAD AND ALLEN at the intersection of Bonita Road and Allen School Road. SCHOOL ROAD Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and staff and to prepare unanimously carried that this item be referred to staff for letter for Mayor's the recommendation of Council and request the staff to signature prepare a reply for the Mayor's signature. b. REQUEST FOR BLOCK Mr. George Hilger, on behalf of the Golden State Mobilehome GRANT FUNDS FOR Owners League Chapter 869, asked that the Block Grant Funds CONSTRUCTION OF A be used to construct noise and pollution deflectors on the FENCE ON WEST SIDE west side of Brentwood Park along the 1-5 freeway. OF BRENTW00D PARK Mayor Hyde said he was contacted by Mr. Hilger who asked that no action be taken on his request at this time. Motion to file It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be filed. c. REQUEST FOR The South Bay Filipino American Community Association re- EXTENSION OF quested a three-month extension of the waiver of rental WAIVER OF BINGO fees for the Associations' use of the Loma Verde Recreation FEES Center to conduct bingo games. Their present waiver expires on February 22, 1978. City Council Meeting -2- February 21, 1978 Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman staff and Parks and Scott and unanimously carried that this item be referred Recreation Commission to staff and to the Parks and Recreation Commission. d. SUPPORT OF REQUEST Mr. G. Gordon Browning, President of the Governing Board FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL of the Sweetwater Community College District, advised the AT "H" STREET AND Council that the Board is supporting the request of Tiffany OTAY LAKES ROAD School for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of "H" Street and Otay Lakes Road. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that this be referred to staff. Councilman Hobel suggested that information be included in the letters sent to both the Bonita Business & Professional Association and the College District advising them where these signals stand on the priority list. The Council concurred. Motion carried The motion to refer to staff carried unanimously. Mayor Hyde asked that the letter be prepared for his signature. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE opened the public hearing. OF ZONE FOR VARIOUS MOBILE HOME PARK In November, 1976 the Planning Department presented a LOCATIONS FROM R-3 report on a "neighborhoods-in-transition" study suggesting TO R-3-L-"M" the rezoning of several existing mobile home parks to R-3-G-"M", R-3-M-"M", Or R-3-L-"M". Director of Planning Pcterson submitted a detailed analysis concerning this suggestion, noting that after further study, the staff recommended that R-3-L-"M" would be the most appropriate zoning for these areas. Letter noted Mayor Hyde noted the letter received from the firm of for record Peterson, Gamer, Mung, Branton & Price, Attorneys represent- ing the Muraoka family, owners of the Palace Garden Mobile Home Park. They urged consideration of a density of R-3-P-26 for this particular property. Director of Planning Peterson briefly outlined the actions taken in the studies on "neighborhoods-in-transition" and noted that the properties being considered tonight are three of the many areas which are being studied for more appro- priate zoning. The properties are presently zoned R-3 and would allow apartment construction at a density of 32 units per acre. The actual density of the mobile home parks ranges from 9 to 13 mobile homes per acre. Mr. Peterson submitted plats commenting on each of the three mobile home parks under consideration - Palace Garden, Brentwood, and Chula Vista Travelodge Park - noting the present number of units, the surrounding development, the major streets involved, the total units that could be allowed in each park under the present zonlng~ and the character of each area. Mr. Feterson added that due to the size of the lots, a variety of developments could be planned and if the owners should desire, site plans could be presented and a slightly higher density recommended. City Council Meeting -3- February 21, 1978 Wayne Linn Mr. Linn said he was representing approximately 280 residents 18 Via Veneto as well as the owner/manager of the Chula Vista Travelodge Chula Vista Park at 345 "C" Street - (He was speaking as their repre- sentative from the Golden State Mobile Home Owners League.) Mr. Linn urged approval of the staff recommendation to rezone the park from R-3 to R-3-L-"M". In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Mr. Linn said the reason for their support of this recommendation was for security reasons - so it will be maintained as a mobile home park. Mary Frances Click Mrs. Click said she was representing 253 homeowners in the 1100 Industrial Bi. Brentwood Park - 400 to 430 individuals - who were in favor Sp. 1-57 of the R-3-L-"M" zoning for the park which means more secu- Chula Vista rity and peace of mind for them; the major stockholders (owner/managers who lease the land) also favor the lower density. Mrs. Click commented on the lack of available parks for mobile home owners who might have to move if the park is redeveloped, and noted that the actual land owner did not oppose the recommended rezoning at Planning Com- mission hearings. William Guyer Mr. Guyer said he was speaking for himself and not the 323 Palace Garden Park residents of the park, stating he was in favor of the Chula Vista rezoning as recommended and that it would be an extreme burden on the mobile home owners if they should have to move. Paul A. Peterson Mr. Peterson said he was the attorney representing the $50 "B" Street owners of the Palace Garden Park - the Muraoka family. San Diego 92101 He displayed colored diagrams of the area and referred to the General Plan of the City which designates a density of 15 to 26 units per acre for this property. Mr. Peterson discussed the shopping center on Third Avenue, the major arterial stroets~ the bus l%nes, schools, park facilities and other city services close to this mobile home park. He stated these facts justified a higher density for this property and spoke against having it rezoned as recommended. Mr. Peterson suggested that the area be zoned R-3-P-26 as being a reasonable classification for this area. Owners/managers Mr. Roy Muraoka, 1478 First Avenue; Mr. Taki Muraoka, 106 request higher Quintard Street; and Mr. Sabura Muraoka, founder of Muraoka, density Inc., all spoke against the rezoning to R-3-L-"~9' commenting that they did not request this rezoning, they do not have any plans at this time for redevelopment, that the property warranted higher density due to surrounding developments, the former Council intended the zoning to be at a higher density and it would not be fair to change it, they have been paying taxes on the R-5 zoning for over 15 years, and they do not want to be "locked-in" to the mobile home park. Exhibits displayed City Attorney Lindberg asked that the City retain the to be made part of exhibits introduced by Mr. Paul Peterson as part of the the record public hearing record. Mr. Peterson said this was agreeable. Kyle Stewart Mr. Stewart said he has recently purchased a mobile home in this area. He asked that the Council consider the possibility of multi-storied dwellings for this area. He noted that if the properties are redeveloped, the mobile home owners have no place to go - there are no parks available in the South Bay area. He also asked what the tax impact will be if the properties are rezoned. City Council Meeting -4- February 21, 1978 John Kolsters Mr. Kolsters expressed appreciation to the Council for 501 Anita St., Suite 155 providing a place to live for the people who are already Chula Vista living in the area. He discussed the fact that mobile (Montgomery) home park owners can, if they so desire, redevelop the property and evict the residents. He spoke in favor of retaining the parks for mobile homes and suggested that the City also consider the State development known as "P-M-D" - Planned Mobile Home Development, which would provide a place for people to go if they are evicted due to redevelopment. Gloria Rogers Ms. Rogers spoke against the rezoning, stating that higher 77 "F" Street density would be beneficial in promoting rapid transit Chula Vista development. She supported the R-3-P zoning for control and imaginative development as being more beneficial to the City. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was closed. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding all aspects of the proposed rezoning, including comments on (1) the determination of "neighborhoods-in-transition", (2) Council direction to staff to study all the R-3 zones in the City, (3) parcels of property that have potential for serious concern for high density development ("sleepers"), (4) Council efforts to handle zoning matters before they become problems, (S) the possibility that acceptable plans could be submitted that would meet development standards and the density could be appropriately increased at that time, (6) traffic impact of higher density, (7) that amendments to the General Plan will be considered in April and the zoning of grentwood Park will be reconsidered at that time, (8) the Public Works Department recommendation of a maximum of a density of 17.5 units per acre, and (9) the owner of the Brentwood Park originally requesting zoning for mobile home developments. Councilman Hobel suggested using the Precise Plan designa- tion for these areas for development control, supporting the suggestion of Mr. Paul Peterson for R-3-P zoning. Various parcels zoned In answer to a query from Councilman Scott, Director of R-3 under consideration Planning Peterson said that there are approximately 40 to for rezoning 50 parcels zoned R-3 which will be studied for more appro- priate zoning. (These are existing mobile home parks.) 4a. ORDINANCE NO. 1787 - This item involves a proposal to rezone 12.35 acres at AMENDING ZONING MAP 345 "C" Street (Chula Vista Travelodge Mobile Home Park) OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY from R-3 to R-3-L-"W'. The Planning Commission by a vote SECTION 19.18.010 OF of 4 to 3 and the staff recommended approval in accordance THE CHULA VISTA with Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-78-E. MUNICIPAL CODE, RE- ZONING 12.33 ACRES LOCATED AT 345 "C" STREET FROM R-3 TO R-3-L-"M", AND CERTI- FYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Egdahl 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 Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None City Council Meeting -5- February 21, 1978 4b. ORDINANCE NO. 1788 - This item involves a proposed zone change of 26.50 acres AMENDING ZONING MAP located north of the SDG&E easement between Industrial OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY Boulevard and I-5 Brentwood Mobile Home Park) from R-3 SECTION 19.18.010 OF to R-3-L-"M". THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING 26.50 ACRES The Planning Commission by a vote of 4 to 3 recommended LOCATED NORTH OF SDG&E approval in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution EASEMENT BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL PCZ-78-E. Staff concurred. BOULEVARD AND 1-5 FROM R-3 TO R-3-L-"M", AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING 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, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Councilman Scott expressed his concern that the Council has changed the zoning on this property and the staff will be studying it in April to consider industrial zoning, which would mean the mobile homes would have to move rapidly. Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott that staff be directed not Brentwood Park from to look at that parcel (Brentwood Park) as industrial study in April property. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second~ 4c. ORDINANCE - This item involves a proposal to rezone 30.50 acres at AMENDING ZONING MAP OR 1425 Second Avenue (Palace Garden Mobile Home Park) from MAPS ESTABLISHED BY R-3 to R-3-L-"M". SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL The Planning Commission by a vote of 4 to 3 recommended CODE, REZONING 30.50 ACRES approval in accordance with Flanning Commission Resolution LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST PCZ-78-E, Sta££ concurred. CORNER OF QUINTARD STREET AND SECOND AVENUE PROM R-3 TO R-3-L-"M", AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the ordinance be ordinance amended to change the zoning map to change the zoning of 30.50 acres located at the southeast corner of Quintard I Street and Second Avenue from R-3 to R-3-P with a density range of 17 to 24 (units per acre). No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to place ordinance It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be placed on first reading on first reading, with the reading of the text waived. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding (1) when properties are annexed to the City, the County zoning is retained and then the zoning is subsequently changed, (2) the only zoning permit- ting mobile home parks at one time was the R-3 zone, (3) problems in down-zoning properties, (4) owners of Travelodge and Brentwood park either supported rezoning or did not raise objections thereto, (5) the Garden Palace Park is surrounded in part by high density development, (6) sug- gestion for zoning between the minimum Iow and the maximum high as discussed during the meeting. City Council Meeting -6- February 21, 1978 Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman back to staff Scott that this item be referred back to staff for a more appropriate zoning (than the R-3-L-"M" as recommended.) Concern regarding Councilman Egdahl expressed his concern in referring this referral to staff item back to staff and recommended that the property continue its present use (at the choice of the owner). He spoke in favor of the zone change as recommended by staff. Motion to place ordinance Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion to place the ordinance on on first reading withdrawn first reading. Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion, expressing his concern that it is an unnecessary delay at this time as the matter will have to go back to the Planning Commission and to the Council for additional public hearings. Motion to refer The motion to refer to staff carried by the following vote, to staff carried to-wit AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl Absent None RECESS A recess was called at 8:38 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING Consideration of Mayor Hyde with the concurrence of the Council, announced Item #8 that Item #8 would be considered at this time as Transit Coordinator Jack Bloom has to attend a meeting in E1Cajon. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9011 - Funds from the Federal Urban Mass Transit Act (UMTA) Section SUPPORTING A METHOD OF 5 Program in the amount of $7,478,000 will be available for ALLOCATION OF SECTION 5 allocation to San Diego Transit Corporation, North County UMTA FUNDS Transit District and the City of Chula Vista (contingent upon UMTA certification). Under Federal law, it is the responsibility of the Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) to determine the formula of allocation among eligible transit operators. The CPO Board will consider allocation methods at their meeting on February 27, 1978. The staff recommended that the Council approve this resolu- tion which calls for the allocation of Section S UMTA funds based on a 50/50 split between revenue passengers and revenue miles for the coming fiscal year and direct the City's CPO Representative to vote accordingly on February 27, 1978.  Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was · waived by unanimous consent. Discussion of Transit Coordinator Jack Bloom, in response to a comment formula by Councilman Hobel, explained that the County Board of Supervisors approved the 80/20 formula - 80 percent passenger and 20 percent miles. The City of Chula Vista could get approximately $41,000 more under the 50/50 formula, but the City must first get its certification. Also, the City is considered as having a hardship case under the SO percent LTF limitation, and it is important that the City get the 50/50 formula. City Council Meeting -7- February 21, 1978 Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Motion to instruct It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox delegate to CPO and unanimously carried that the City's delegate to the Comprehensive Planning Organization be instructed to vote for the 50/50 split, with a second option of supporting the 80/20 proposal and Chula Vista to be considered as a hardship case. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 9012 - Lot D in Carvalos Acres Unit No. 3 was offered for dedica- ACCEPTING, NAMING AND tion to the public for use as a street, but was rejected DEDICATING "LOT D by the County Board of Supervisors. This Lot is now within RESERVED FOR FUTURE the City of Chula Vista through Council approval of the "H" STREET" IN CARVALOS Street - 1-805 Annexation in December 1975. Lot D will be ACRES UNIT #3, MAP #4614 accepted, named, and dedicated as East "H" Street. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9013 - Under the contract awarded to Perry Electric, the construc- GRANTING A THIRTY-DAY tion of the traffic signal at Fourth Avenue and "H" Street EXTENSION OF CONTRACT was to be completed by February 12, 1978. TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FOURTH AVENUE The constractor has requested a 50-day extension due to AND "H" STREET delays resulting from the heavy rains during the past month. Assuming good weather, the contractor has stated there should be no problem in completing this project by March 15, 1978. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9014 - At the meeting of February 14, 1978 the Council approved PROVIDING FOR THE the request of the International Friendship Commission to SPECIAL APPROPRIATION transfer funds and to appropriate additional funds to cover OF FUNDS AND APPROVING the expenses for an additional member of the Commission to TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO travel on the annual visit to Irapuato, Mexico in March 1978. SEND ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION TO IRAPUATO 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 Nobel, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Cox Absent: None City Council Meeting -8- February 21, 1978 Conflict of interest Councilman Cox explained that he abstained due to a conflict of interest. CONTINUED MATTER AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 9. ORDINANCE NO. 1786 - On September 30, 1977 Eugene York filed a petition for APPROVING THE ANNEXATION annexation to the City of 1.37 acres for the purpose of TO THE CITY OF CERTAIN obtaining comprehensive city services. The property is UNINHABITED TERRITORY located in the southwest quadrant of 1-805 freeway and KNOWN AND DESIGNATED Bonita Road. AS BONITA GLEN ANNEXATION - SECOND READING AND The ordinance was placed on first reading at the meeting ADOPTION of February 14, 1978. Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted 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 10. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON STATUS OF In a written report to Council, City Manager Cole explained REQUEST TO COUNTY that on January 24, 1978 the staff sent a letter to the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC County Director of Public Health to request establishment HEALTH REGARDING of a second paramedic unit in the South Bay service area. SECOND PARAMEDIC UNIT Steve Ballard, President of Bay Cities Ambulance, Inc., had made a request of the Public Health Department's Division of Emergency Medical Service to permit personnel attached to his ambulance service to enroll in a paramedic class scheduled to commence February 23, 1978. Current information indicates that personnel will be allowed to enter a class scheduled to start on April 21, 1978 with the total training period to extend for a period of five months, Mr. Cole stated that the delay in approval of the City's request will place a hardship upon the program and recom- mended that a letter be addressed to the First District Supervisor outlining events and requesting an investigation into the matter. Motion for appropriate It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman letter over Mayor's Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation signature be accepted and that the Mayor send an appropriate letter. b. REPORT ON CHULA A letter from the Chula Vista City School District requesting VISTA CITY SCHOOL additional financial support for the FOCUS project was DISTRICT REQUEST referred to staff. In a written report, City Manager Cole FOR ADDITIONAL explained that the FOCUS fiscal year (September 1 - August 31) FUNDS (FOCUS) does not coincide with the normal fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). The FOCUS Committee recently voted to change their fiscal year to coincide with the gsual July 1 - June 30 period, thereby necessitating city support for only ten months. In view of this action, there are sufficient funds budgeted for the remainder of the FY 1977-78. The City Manager further reported that due to the lack of participation by both Southwestern College and the County, the City's contribution could increase to approximately $9,500 annually and this should be considered in the coming budget hearings. City Council Meeting -9- February 21, 1978 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that the report be accepted. Councilman Hobel said he has been attending the FOCUS meetings as a representative from Supervisor Hamilton's office and it is interpreted that he is also representing the City Council. He suggested that someone from the Council attend the meetings. He further explained that Southwestern College has withdrawn from funding this program and the County no longer provides a CETA position as an "in-kind" service; he suggested that an analysis be made concerning the FOCUS program. Councilman Hobel further expressed his concern regarding the manner in which the $8,000 budgeted by the City is being used to handle a deficit due to lack of funding by the College. Motion carried The motion to accept the report carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Mayor Hyde announced that he will attend the next FOCUS meeting. 10c. STATUS REPORT ON The Council recently requested that staff investigate the ADDITIONAL CETA availability of CETA funds to employ additional CETA workers FUNDS FOR STORM to repair flood damage. On February 15, 1978 the City DAMAGE REPAIR received the necessary forms and criteria for making applica- tion which must be returned to RETC by February 27, 1978. In his written report, Assistant City Manager Asmus indicated that it is doubtful whether the City has ~uffered flood damage of a magnitude that would give it a very high priority project, except perhaps the damage that occurred at the Municipal Golf Course. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 11. REPORT ON REQUEST BY The Senior Citizens' Club has requested permission to allow SENIOR CITIZENS TO Senior5 Marketing, Inc. (a California non-profit Corporation), PERMIT SENIORS MARKETING, through their SCOOP Plan, to provide Club members with high INC. TO PROVIDE A quality produce at wholesale prices. "SCOOP" PLAN AT NORMAN PARK CENTER Staff recommended approval and that the Director of Parks and Recreation be authorized to negotiate with Seniors Marketing, Inc., to provide a SCOOP Program at Norman Park Center, suggesting an early morning sale time (8:30- 9:30a.m) to better u~ilize the limited parking spaces at this location. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Cox that the staff recommendation be accepted. Comment against motion Councilman Egdahl expressed his disagreement with using public funds and public facilities to be in competition with private business and spoke against the motion. City Council Meeting -10- February 21, 1978 Suggestion for research Councilman Scott suggested that action be delayed on this item to permit research to see how the program operates in other areas, criticism received if any, and if the program is successful. He felt this warranted further consideration. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hobel withdrew his motion. Councilman Cox agreed as the second. Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman matter at Council Egdahl and unanimously carried that this be scheduled for Conference the next possible Council Conference. 12. REPORT ON DESIGN At the meeting of February 14, 1978 the Council asked staff OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL to prepare a resolution to appropriate funds for the design AT "J" STREET/ of a traffic signal at "J" Street/Oaklawn Avenue. It has OAKLAWN AVENUE been determined that this project can be accomplished by City personnel prior to June 30, 1978 and therefore staff recommended that it be included in the Traffic Engineering Division's work program for FY 1977-78. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORTS AND RECO~tENDATIONS OF CITY COMMITTEE 13. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION At the Council's direction, the Charter Review Committee CONCERNING CHANGES IN re-studied the question of the City's election dates. DATES OF CITY ELECTION In a written report, the Charter Review Committee explained that the three school districts in the area were contacted and their presentations to the Committee were considered. The Committee re-affirmed their initial recommendation to change the dates of the municipal elections to make them coincide with the primary and general elections throughout the State e£ California. Councilman Egdahl noted that a Council Conference has been scheduled for Thursday (February 25, 1978) to consider these recommendations in depth. Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman recommendations at Cox and unanimously carried that the recommendations be Council Conference received for study and for discussion on Thursday~ on February 23, 1978 isa. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL On January 25, 1978 the Council Board of Supervisors COMMENT ON THE BOARD accepted an initial report from Mr. R. T. Denny, Registrar OF SUPERVISORS' RECOM- of Voters, concerning consolidation of elections, and the MENDATION FOR CON- Board is now soliciting the comments of the various juris- SOLIDATING THE CITY dictions affected. ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman until Council Conference Cox and unanimously carried that this item be continued on February 23, 1978 until Thursday~ February 23, 1978. In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mrs. Lois Richards, Chairperson of the Charter Review Committee, said the Com- mittee has no objection to this and the City Clerk Jennie Fulasz said the information can be called in to the Registrar of Voters after the Conference so there is no problem with the deadline. City Council Meeting -11- February 21, 1978 MAYOR'S REPORT Interest in Title VIII ~{ayor Hyde reported that Councilman Egdahl, the City Attorney Public Housing Programs and he met with representatives interested in discussing the possibilities of participating in Title VIII Public Housing Programs, indicating that if Proposition "C" on the ballot passes, there is an interest in housing developments in the City for low income, handicapped and senior citizens. COUNCIL COMMENTS Blue reflectors In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Assistant designate fire hydrants Director of Public Works Lippitt responded that the blue at mid-block locations reflectors appearing on City streets identify mid-block fire hydrants for the Fire Department, especially for employees on night calls. Suggestion regarding Councilman Scott referred to suggestions made to the Council Jarvis/Gann initiative during oral communications at the last Council meeting con- cerning the Jarvis/Gann initiative. He suggested that staff check into the feasibility of one idea - that when there is an opening on a "non-essential" job, that it not be filled until the outcome of the Initiative is determined. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde staff for report and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff with a report back to the Council. Concern regarding Councilman Egdahl commented on a problem he had in dialing non-working phone City Hall phone numbers and being informed that a "non- numbers at City Hall working" number has been reached and to re.cheek the directory or re-dial a number to reach the general operator. He asked if the Telephone Company could automatically switch the non-working numbers to the general switchboard. City Manager Cole will report on this at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 1978 in the Council Conference Room, City Nail at 4:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk