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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/03/21 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held March 21, 1978 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Absent: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, March 23, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. in the C~x~/Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this ii a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the meeting of March 21. 1978 ~O~NNIE M. FUiASZ, CMC, C~ty Ci~rk ~r City of Chula Vista, California March 22, !978 : 8:00 am MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. March 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 Public Works Robens, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone 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 Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 9 and 14, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PRESENTATION ON 208 Mr. Walter Jaconski, representative of the Comprehensive MANAGEMENT AGENCY PLAN Planning Organization, stated that they have been working for nearly two years now on the areawide Water Quality Management Plan. A draft of the final plan document has now been developed along with the necessary environmental impact report. Mr. Jaconski discussed some of the items in the document and remarked that an assembly meeting of all elected of- ficials to discuss the plan and make recommendations will be held on March 27 at the Hilton Inn, Mission Bay, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Two public hearings are also scheduled: In Escondido on March 30 and at the San Diego Community Concourse on April 3, 1978. Mr. Jaconski then read a resolution which delineated certain aspects of the plan which Chula Vista would be asked to do. The resolution was left with the City Manager for future Council consideration. ORAL CO~NICATIONS Joseph Scannicchio Mr. Scannicchio said he was past President of the Board of Chamber of Commerce Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and is before the Council representing the President, Richard Callahan, and the Board. They are concerned with the proposed increase in water rates by the Sweetwater Authority. Prior to the bond election to purchase Cal-Am, water officials repeatedly promised the public a rate decrease, and this is what motivated the public to vote for it. They have now failed to make good on their promise and are planning to increase rates as much as 80% in some individual cases. Mr. Scanni¢ohio added that the people of the co~nunity are now looking to this Council to make a public statement criticizing the anticipated action the Sweetwater Authority will be making at its meeting tomorrow evening. City Council Meeting -2- March 21, 1978 Motion to appear before It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Sweetwater Authority Board Scott and unanimously carried that the Mayor be directed to appear before the Sweetwater Authority Board to make the position of this Council known - that it is not in favor of any rate increase. Mayor Hyde said he would be out of town on Wednesday and would not be able to attend the meeting. Vice Mayor Hobel indicated he would attend. City Attorney Lindberg was · asked to draft a statement which the Vice Mayor will present to the Sweetwater Authority Board. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF The Town Centre Business and Professional Association FEES FOR SIDEWALK SALE requested a waiver of the ordinance requirements regulating sidewalk s~les for Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, 1978. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the request be granted subject to usual conditions. b. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION Yellow Cab Company of San Diego requested permission to TO BECOME SELF-INSURED become self-insured for the first $50,000 of liability FOR THE FIRST $50,000 insurance, stating that they will continue to carry lia- OF LIABILITY INSURANCE bility insurance in excess of the $50,000 self-insured retention up to their present limit of $500,000. Refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 4. RESOLUTION NO. 9044 - At the meeting of March 14, 1978 the Council directed that SUPPORTING THE DISTRICT a resolution be prepared supporting the San Diego District ATTORNEY IN REQUESTING A Attorney's office request for a rehearing of the parole for NEW HEARING BY THE COMMUNITY Joseph Morse as granted by the Community Release Board. RELEASE BOARD CONCERNING THE PAROLE RELEASE DATE FOR JOSEPH bIORSE Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: None S. RESOLUTION NO. 9045 - One of the conditions of approval of Tentative Parcel Map ACCEPTING TWO EASEMENTS 2-78 is for the owner to dedicate additional right of way FOR STREET PURPOSES AND and easement for street trees along Second Avenue and along TWO EASEMENTS FOR STREET the unnamed public alley (Las Flores Drive). TREE PURPOSES FROM JAMES R. HOWARD On March 6, 1978 James Howard, owner, granted two easements for street purposes and two easements for street tree purposes. 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 City Council Meeting -3- March 21, 1978 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9046 - San Diego County has proposed to amend the Emergency Services APPROVING FIRST AMENDED Agreement as it has existed between the County and the cities EMERGENCY SERVICES AGREE- of the County since 1961, with subsequent amendments on two MENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY different occasions. The entire agreement has now been re- OF SAN DIEGO AND THE IN- written to allow the new City of Lemon Grove to come under CORPORATED CITIES OF the agreement and any subsequent incorporation to become a SAID COUNTY party to the agreement by merely executing the contract. 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. 9047 - Pursuant to Public Law 93-288, the City is eligible for DESIGNATING CITY funds by reason of San Diego County being declared a disaster REPRESENTATIVE FOR area by the President and the Governor. Acting Fire Chief/ FEDERAL DISASTER Emergency Services Coordinator Clyde Longerbone is recom- ASSISTANCE mended as the City representative to coordinate this activity and to facilitate the receipt of Civil Disaster Assistance funds. 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 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1792 - The County of San Diego has furnished the City with a copy ~4ENDING CHAPTER 6.04 of their regulatory ordinance pertaining to wild animals OF THE CHULA VISTA and the procedures for the issuance of permits for the MUNICIPAL CODE BY keeping of same by the Director of the San Diego County AMENDING SECTION 6.04.070 Animal Control Department. RELATING TO WILD AND, IRLS - FIRST READING It was the consensus of the City Manager, Chief of Police and City Attorney that wild animals should be prohibited and that no permit process authorizing the keeping of these animals be established. Two ordinances were prepared: "A" - no permits; "B" - procedure for issuing permits. Motion to adopt It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Exhibit "A" and unanimously carried that the Council adopt Ordinance Exhibit "A" which does not provide for the keeping of wild animals. Ordinance placed It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be placed on first reading 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: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 9. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Council Conference - City Manager Cole commented that no Conference was scheduled March 25, 1978 for March 23; however, Mr. Bob Nelson of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board is prepared to give the Council an update on the activities of this Beard; and the Director of Parks & Recreation has submitted a report for Council consideration on the SCOOP program. City Council Meeting -4- March 21, 1978 Motion for Conference It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be held on Thursday, March 23, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 10. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF Director of Public Works Robens referred to his written ADVANCE PLANNING FOR SIGNAL report in which he stated that this intersection presently AT OTAY LAKES ROAD AND EAST satisfies the "Interruption of Continuous Traffic" signal "H" STREET warrant and it has been recommended to the Capital Improve- ments Program Committee that funds be allocated for the construction of a traffic signal in the fiscal year 1978-79. Mr. Robens explained that because of the geometrics at this intersection, it would not be practical to install a traffic signal until Otay Lakes Road to the north is widened. Additionally, the intersection is complicated by the fact that the College District presently owns the parcel on the northwest corner and the City is working with them to dedi- cate right of way for street widening with additional right of way for a "right turn only" lane. Once the right of way is dedicated, the City would have two options: (1) Install traffic signal in conjunction with private development tentatively schedule for FY 1978-79, or (2) Install the widening as part of the traffic signal project. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Director that this project be designed and constructed in FY 78-79 if approved in Capital Improvement Program. "Missing Link" on In answer to Councilman Cox's query, Mr. Robens stated "H" Street he will have a report to the Council in one or two weeks. Councilman Cox discussed the traffic southbound on 0tay Lakes Road attempting to turn left into Bonita Vista High School parking lot and asked the staff to look into whether the School District was ever approached to seal off this entrance, if access is provided off East "H" Street, or at least making it an exit ramp. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Nobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and the recommendation of the staff be approved. i1. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR Director of Public Works Roberts, in a written report,  THE INSTALLATION OF responded to the petition submitted from the residents 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT in the Southwestern College area for the installation of SIGNS ON GOTHAM STREET 25 MPH speed limit signs on Gotham Street. He explained that a survey taken on February 8, 1978 showed that the 8Sth percentile speed on Gotham Street is 32 MPH; however, he recommended that the speed limit remain at 25 MPH due to the many driveways and restricted sight distance resulting from the high use of on-street parking. On February 22, 1978 the Safety Commission concurred with this recommendation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report and recom- mendation be accepted. City Council Meeting -5- March 21, 1978 12. REPORT ON SIXTH ANNUAL Director of Parks & Recreation Hall explained that Mr. BONITAFEST, SEPTEMBER Corky Mizer, Chairman of the 1978 Bonitafest Committee, 30, 1978 requested City assistance for the Bonitafest scheduled for September 30, 1978. Mr. Hall stated that with Council approval, staff will work with this Committee for: (1) Parade permit (2) Traffic and crowd control during the parade (3) Crowd control during Bonitafest events (4) Street sweeper (5) Authorizing to hang a banner across the street, on Bonita Road in the vicinity of 4041 Bonita Road (6) Authorization to erect a tent on City property Approval granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request to hold the Sixth Annual Bonitafest be approved subject to staff conditions. 13. REPORT ON PUBLIC In a written report to Council, Director of Public Works IMPROVEMENTS IN Roberts noted that on April 6, 1977 the Board of Supervisors MONTGOMERY AREA - approved a resolution re-establishing the Montgomery Munic- ANNEXATION STUDY ipal Advisory Council. One of the Council's major tasks was to explore the possibility of incorporation or annexa- tion to the City of Chula Vista. The County Department of Transportation conducted a pre- liminary study and estimated that it would cost $12-$15 million to improve the streets in the Montgomery area to Chula Vista standards. Mr. Robens explained that the issne the City Council needs to consider is whether or not it wants the public improve- ments in this area prior to annexation: (1) brought up to existing City standards; (2) brought up to some intermediate or phased construction level; ($) annexed as is. Time invested In answer to Councilman Scott's question, Mr. Robens indicated it will take about 20 to 30 man hours of staff time to assit the County in this study. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl direction and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommenda- tion be accepted: Direct City staff to work with the County to develop i(~)a cOs~ of needed public imprOVements to bring the area up to City standards, and '~2) p~iority pro}ects for utilizing Block Grant and other funds available to the County in eliminating the most pressing deficiencies. 14. STATUS REPORT Director of Parks & Recreation Hall submitted a written ON VANDALISM report stating that there has been a decrease in vandalism and participation in the park areas and at the "J" Street Marina for the past several weeks due largely to the in- clement weather, with improving weather and lengthening daylight hours, the effectiveness of the ordinance pro- hibiting nighttime activities in public parks may be reflected in the first quarterly report scheduled for the Council meeting in May, 1978. City Council Meeting -6- March 21, 1978 Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Gate at Marina Mayor Hyde inquired as to the status of the gate the Council asked the Port District to install. Assistant City Manager Asmus said he talked to Don Nay, Planning Director of the Unified Port District about whether the Port District felt it might be appropriate to consider a delay in the installation of this gate and no reponse has been made. City Attorney Lindberg stated that Mr. Campbell, Port Com- missioner, has communicated with him stating that the Port District has held off the design and any question of instal- ling the fence and gate because they read into the January 7, 1978 meeting some legal objection to the construction of this gate and fence. Mr. Lindberg assured Mr. Campbell that there was no legal impediment toward this construction, but that the Council was hopeful the ordinance (limiting hours of the marina) would achieve the goal and it would not be necessary to spend the money for the gate. Motion to communicate It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl with Port District and unanimously carried that communication be made with the Port District and ask them to hold off any further design or action with regard to the gate until the City has had an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the new hours of ac¢¢ssibility and controlling methods that have been established for that area. 14-1. REPORT ON GRANTING Mr. Emerson Itall, Director of Park5 & Recreation, explained PERMISSION TO SWEETWATER that for the past several years, the Council has permitted HIGH SCHOOL TO DESIGNATE the local high schools and Southwestern College to designate CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course as the site for their GOLF COURSE FOR HOME home team matches and authorized the Parks & Recreation TEAM MATCHES Department to waive fees for the opponents at these regularly scheduled events. A letter was received from Dr. Earl Denton, Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District, requesting the use of the golf course by the Sweetwater High School even though the school is not in the limits of Chula Vista. Mr. Hall recommended that the Council allow the Sweetwater High School to use the course as the home match site during the 197g golf season subject to the following conditions: (1) All playing team members will purchase the appropriate monthly junior golf tickets; (2) All matches will be held on Wednesday afternoons; (3) It is understood that the staff recommendation is based on extenuating circumstances and applies only to Sweetwater High School during the 1978 golf season. Report and recom- It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman mendations approved Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff recommendations be accepted. COURT DECISION City Attorney Lindberg reported that last Wednesday, the ON CO~qUNES Court granted the City's motion for sunhmary judgment to abate the communes as a nuisance in violation of the City's zoning ordinance based upon the Belle Terre decision. Mr. Lindberg added that he feels sure this decision will be appealed. City Council Meeting -7- March 21, 1978 MAYOR'S REPORT Flashing Red Light Mayor Hyde inquired as to the status of the installation at Oaklawn and of the flashing red light at this intersection. "J" Streets Director of Public Works Robens explained that the staff has completed the design and is talking to San Diego Gas & Electric about its service, along with the contractor to do the underground work. City Manager Cole remarked that when the staff found out it could not get the light installed quickly, rumble buttons were put in to alert the motorist. As a result of this action, citations have decreased at this intersection. Mayor Hyde indicated that he felt more time should be given to see if these measures have any impact on the safety of this intersection before the traffic signal is put in. Motion to rescind It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobcl that the Council rescind its previous direction to the staff to commence design work for traffic light at the Oaklawn and "J" Street. Motion modified After discussion, Mayor Hyde modified the motion to state that the staff be directed to hold in abeyance design work on the traffic light at Oaklawn and "J" Street until it has had such time to evaluate the protective measures that are in place and contemplated. Time element Director of Public Works Roberts indicated that a period of two months would be a good egaluation. Added to motion Mayor Hyde added to the motion: "60 days following the installation of the flashing red light and that the Council have a report on the effectiveness of it at that time." Further discussion Councilman Scott felt the action should be delayed until such time as the residents of the area are notified. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this item be continued for two weeks. MAGNET SCHOOL PROGRAM Mayor Hyde said he received a request from Dr. Welch of the Chula Vista Elementary School District asking that the Mayor send in a letter which would coincide with the District's request for a grant of money to support their magnet school program designed to solve their problems of segregation. It was the concurrence of the Council that they would review the school District's request and if there is any objection, the Mayor will hold this in abeyance. SAFETY COMMISSION Mayor Hyde announced that he is appointing Mr. Steve APPOINTMENT Morrison, 728 Monserate Avenue, to the Safety Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Attaway. Appointment ratified It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this appointment be ratified. City Council Meeting -8- March 21, 1978 YOUTH COMMISSION Mayor Hyde said he would make this appointment at the APPOINTMENT Council Conference for Thursday, March 23, 1978. EL RANCHO DEL REY MATTER City Manager Cole reported that the Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22 to consider a map prepared by staff but not concurred in by the developer. The map constitutes a general development plan revision showing location of open space, parks and schools. The Attorney stated that the nature of the P-C zone requires the acceptance of the plan by the developer which has not been given. The Director of Planning met with the developer on Monday, March 20, 1978 and it was determined that the owner (Gersten Development Company) would be making a presentation to the Planning Commission on a result of their studies and evalua- tion of the City's plan. The developer stated the City's plan was not economically feasible because of the low density. Since the staff has not had a chance to review this presen- tation, a meeting has been called for Wednesday, March 22, 1978 at which time the developer will meet with the staff and the City Manager. If the study and plan as presented by the developers sways the staff, they will ask the Planning Commission for a continuance of the public hearing until April 19, 1978. If the staff cannot be swayed by the plan, they will ask the Planning Commission for a continuance until April 12, 1978 so that the City Attorney can outline a procedure to follow in carrying on with the proposed plan of the City. City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg stated that a full report has been prepared and will be given to the Council tomorrow for its review prior to the Council Conference on Thursday. Mr. Lindberg explained the need for the developer's concurrence of the plan. Since this is not forthcoming, it would be his recommendation that a change in the plan would now become a "true plan" and not a zone which could later be modified through zoning, subdivision etc. after the Council policy has been established. Mr. Lindberg added that this brief delay would give the staff time to bring about a condition which would eliminate the possibility of litigation. 208 WATER QUALITY Councilman Egdahl asked that the Council be represented PLAN MEETINGS at the March 27, 1978 meeting. Mayor Hyde said he would be attending. Councilman Scott spoke against an all-day meeting for elected officials since most of them work and cannot attend. He asked that CPO be notified of this factor in planning future meetings. BILL TO ABOLISH CPO Councilman Egdahl discussed the current bill proposed by Senator Mills to abolish CPO and delegate all those re- sponsibilities to the Board of Supervisors. Motion for Resolution It wa5 moved by Councilman Egdahl that a resolution be Opposing Bill prepared for Council's adoption in opposition to the Mills' Bill to abolish CPO (Comprehensive Planning Organ- ization)~ and to provide all the powers to the County Board of Supervisors and that, in addition to that resolu- tion's preparation and adoption, if it is adopted, that copies of that with encouragement go to the other cities of the County, as well as to the elected representatives in Sacramento urging their support. City Council Meeting -9- March 21, 1978 No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Discussion Councilman Scott discussed the actions of the County in 1968 in completely dominating CPO if the staff did not go along with the requests of the Board of Supervisors. This caused the cities to break off and CPO was formed. Council- man Scott talked to Senator Mills about this and was assured that the Bill could be modified whereby the cities could have a check on the Board of Supervisors comparable to that established on CPO. Councilman Scott added that the Council should ask Senator Mills to come down and discuss this with them. Motion for Conference It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be scheduled for the first week in April to consider a position on the Bill. Mayor Hyde said he would check with Senator Mills to see if he can come down either on April 6 or April 13 and will call the Conference at that time. Clarification of motion Councilman Cox clarified his motion for the Conference: (1) the Council to have a copy of the Bill; (2) have Senator Mills or a member of his staff present to give the Council their rationale for supporting the Bill; (3) have staff analyze the Bill and make some recommenda- tions or comments as to how it would affect the City of Chula Vista. SOUTH BAY TRANSIT In response to Councilman Scott's query, City Manager Cole said he talked to the City Manager of National City, Mr. Harry Gill, and was informed that they would be receptive to forming the Transit District. A preliminary status report will be given to the Council in one month. RATTLESNAKES IN THE Councilman Scott discussed the problems of rattlesnakes AREA OF SOUTHWESTERN prevalent in this area along the pathways the children COLLEGE take to get to the high schools. A request was made to see if the property owners would cut back on their foliage. Motion to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman investigation Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff look into who owns the property and see what can be done to alleviate a potential danger. LEGISLATIVE BILL Councilman Cox explained the Bill stating that the Legisla- 2442 SPEED LIMITS tive Committee is recommending support. Motion for support It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council support this Bill and communicate this to the appropriate Legislators. Mayor Hyde asked that the staff draft an appropriate telegram to Senator Mills and Assemblyman Deddeh. ASSEMBLY BILL 2757 Councilman Cox explained this Bill as proposed by Assemblyman PAYMENT FOR ABATEMENT Ingalls stating that the Legislative Committee is recom- OF NONCONFORMING USES mending opposition. City Council Meeting -10- March 21, 1978 Motion for opposition It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council takes a position in opposition to this Bill. Mayor Hyde asked that the staff prepare an appropriate letter for his signature to be sent to the City's repre- sentative indicating the Council's opposition to this Bill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman RESOLVE PROBLEMS OF Scott and unanimously carried that the Council direct RAPE VICTIMS the Mayor to appoint a Committee of two Councilmembers to work with the City Manager and the Executive Directors of the hospitals to resolve the problems of the physical examinations of rape assault victims. TOUR OF THE It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman MONTGOMERY AREA Egdahl and unanimously carried that after the staff works with the County in compiling the report of the various needs of improvements in the Montgomery area, a Council Conference, perhaps on a Saturday be scheduled, at which time the Council could go down and take a look and walk through the various areas that the staff will be dealing with and then come back to the Council Conference and discuss those concerns. Staff Man Hours Councilman Egdahl questioned how many staff hours are needed to pre-plan for a signal. Director of Public Works Robens explained that this study would be given to the Advance Planning Section. A budget of 300 man hours has been set aside for "non-budgeted" studies, and this particular one would take 30 hours out of that total. RAISED ISLAND AT Councilman Hobel reported that he received a call from THIRD AND "H" STREET Dan McGinty of the First Federal Bank questioning the proposed raised islands at Third and "N". Director of Public Works Robens explained that public hearings will be held on the widening of Third Avenue between "G" and "K" Streets and on the construction of the court facility - both public hearings would include consideration of the traffic islands. Councilman Hobel said he discussed this with the County and they are opposed to any raised traffic islands and would not recommend any funding from the County. htr. Robens said he talked to the County's Engineer and this was not the position as represented to him. Report at Conference Mayor Hyde asked that the staff give the Council a clarifying position on this at the Council's Conference. City Manager Cole explained that the City needs property to provide for turning movements - this might affect First Federal and the staff will report on this at the Conference. RAISED ISLANDS AT In response to Councilman Hobel's question, Director of FOURTH AND "H" STREETS Public Works Roberts stated that raised islands were never proposed for Fourth and "H" Streets. City Council Meeting -11- March 21, 1978 EL RANCHO DEL REY - Councilman Hobel presented the Council with newspaper PLANNING COMMISSION articles and the Planning Commission agenda and backup AGENDA material pertaining to this matter. He said he was called by the press on Friday questioning whether he was aware that the Planning Director was requesting a "termi- nation of the public hearing process" on this item. Councilman Hobel said he then talked to Attorney Lindberg about this and was informed that the Attorney was asking for a 2-week continuance so that he could study the possibility of inverse condemnation. Referring to page #8 of the Planning Director's report to the Planning Commission, Councilman Hobel said he was concerned that the Planning Director would make such a recommendation to terminate the public hearing process along with the other statements in the report. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman at Council Conference Scott that at the Council Conference on Thursday (March 23) the Planning Director and the City Manager - whatever staff he wants to bring in - to give the Council - right up to that point - tell the Council where they are - the gap - and perhaps the Council may have to give the staff further direction. Discussion Councilman Egdahl declared that in reading the Director's report to the Planning Commission, he does not see any recommendation to rescind the public hearing process - that in effect, the Director is asking termination of the proceedings for that evening's meeting on this matter but that the public hearing be re-set specifically for April. Further discussion followed regarding the Planning Directors' report, time schedule on E1 Rancho del Rey, alternatives to be considered, and staff's report to Council on March 23. Motion carried The motion for a staff report at the Council Conference on March 23, 1978 carried unanimously. BILINGUAL ELECTION It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and MATERIALS unanimously carried that this Council look into developing a proposed League of Cities position which would be designed to solve this problem of excessive cost relating to the bilingual ballot system which is now in effect and a sub- stitution of one which would meet the intent of the federal law that will be done in a manner which is practical as well as equitable.  MOTION At the Council Conference held on March 9, 1978 the following 15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTED AT THE COUNCIL motion was carried: "...that the Council set a list (for CONFERENCE ON MARCH 9, staff reports) and the initial request for areport goes on this 1978 CONCERNING DELAY list~and that it comesbackatthenextCouncilmeeting; further OF ONE WEEK ON REQUESTS that in one week, the Council responds to this recommendation FOR STAFF REPORTS (motion)." Motion to adopt It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Mayor Hyde that this be the motion before the Council and that it be adopted. City Council Meeting -12- March 21, 1978 Discussion Councilman Cox asked if a time element factor could be included - how long staff would anticipate that it would take for the report. Councilman Scott remarked that there were time when a report has to come back in one week and the Council should so direct. Mayor Hyde felt the Council should exercise some restraint in asking for the reports. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel NOES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott Absent: None Motion to list staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman reports on agenda Scott and unanimously carried that next week's agenda carry the list of the previous week's requests for staff reports. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for March 23, 1978 at 4:00 in the Council Conference Room.