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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/11/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. November 8, 1977 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 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 October 27 and November 1, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Hyde introduced Ms. Pankhurst, a member of the COUNCIL GUEST - Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, President LYNN PANKHURST of the Castle Park Business and Professional Association, and a member of the Board of the Montgomery Fire District. b. PROCLAMATION - Hayor Hyde presented the Proclamation to Captain Carl DECLARING THE WEEK Nelson, President of the Chula Vista Optimist Club. NOVEMBER 13 - 19, 1977 AS "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK" ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Max Lercher Mr. Lercher explained that he was one of two persons who 125 National Avenue won the lottery to operate a cardroom in the City. At National City the last meeting, he asked the Council to adopt an emer- gency ordinance to allow this operation in the former Department of Motor Vehicle building on "E" Street exten- sion, a C-O zone. A few days ago, he was informed that the request was not a basis for an emergency ordinance and is now requesting that the amendment to the zoning ordinance be processed through regular channels. Mayor Hyde noted that the City Clerk has received Mr. Lercher's letter and staff is directed to start the process. 3. WRITTEN COM~NICATIONS a. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Sweetwater Union High School District and the Chula REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Vista Town Centre Business and Professional Association WITH STARLIGHT YULE are sponsoring the annual Starlight Yule Parade on Novem- PARADE her 28, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. Jack Harper, Parade Chairman, asked that Third Avenue be blocked off From "I" Street to "D" Street and "H" Street from Second Avenue to Fourth Avenue, starting at 6:00 p.m., with "no parking" signs posted. He also requested assistance from the Chula Vista Police reserves. City Council Meeting -2- November 8, 1977 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the request be approved subject to approval and arrangements by City staff. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE opened the public hearing. PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 2.56 ACRES AT THE SOUTH- Director of Planning Peterson referred to his written WEST CORNER OF QUINTARD report explaining that the applicant submitted a precise STREET AND TOBIAS DRIVE plan for the construction of a 30-unit townhouse condo- IN THE R-3-P-12 ZONE minium project on 2.56 acres located at the southwesterly corner of Quintard Street and Tobias Drive in the R-3-P-12 zone. The Planning Commission certified the Negative Declaration on IS-78-13 and recommended that the project be approved, subject to conditions outlined in their Resolution PCM-78-6. Mr. Peterson submitted a plat of the proposed development discussing the location of the buildings, parking layout, open space, setbacks, the architecture proposed and the sewer and storm drainage constructions. He stated that the proposed development was a well-designed project, would be compatible with the adjoining uses, and that he concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding fencing around the proposed complex and slope areas; responsibility of the Homeowners Association to maintain the landscaping; architectural design criteria; sewer and storm drain facilities and parking layout. Stewart L. Pritikin Mr. Pritikin said he was co-developer of the project. 9360 Activity Road, Suite B They concur with the conditions stipulated by the staff San Diego and engineering department. In answer to Council's ques- tions, Mr. Pritikin stated that there will be 6' fencing around the buildings which will wrap around the easterly, southerly and westerly property lines of the 2 remaining homes. As to the landscaping between Bishop Street and the complex property line, Mr. Pritikin commented that it will be a 1½ to 1 slope planted under the City's specifications. It will then be maintained by the Homeowners Association. Carolyn Butler Mrs. Butler spoke in opposition to the proposed develop- 97 Bishop Street ment because of the density. At the Planning Commission Chula Vista hearing, it was stated that the units would be rented to adults only; however, Mrs. Butler said this would be dis- criminatory and children would be allowed (based on recent legislation). Mrs. Butler discussed the drainage problems in the area; concern of the neighbors regarding parking problems; lighting problems; having another alley- way behind their homes; and error in the public notice. She added that the entire area is overcrowded and asked that the Council "put a stop to it". Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Discussion Further discussion followed regarding the responsibilities of the Homeowners Association. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the Council approves the Homeowners Agree- ment and is a party to it; therefore, it can act in the event the Homeowners Association fails to meet its obli- gations. The agreement requires the approval of the Council in terms of enforcement. City Council Meeting -3- November 8, 1977 RESOLUTION NO. 8877 - Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A the following vote, to-wit: 30 UNIT TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox AT THE SOUTHWEST Noes: None CORNER OF QUINTARD Absent: None STREET AND TOBIAS DRIVE, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARA- TION 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE opened the public hearing. OF ZONE FOR 1.18 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH- Director of Planning Peterson referred to his written WEST SIDE OF OTAY LAKES report stating that on September 14, 1977 the Planning ROAD FROM R-E TO C-C-P Commission denied an application to rezone the 2 acres of property located on the southwesterly side of Otay Lakes Road, approximately 1450 feet north of East "H" a. CONSIDERATION OF Street and south of the SDG&E easement from C-O-P to PLANNING CO~4ISSION C-C-P. In addition, the Commission recommended that RECO~ENDATION ON the Council approve a staff-initiated rezening request APPLICATION FOR for 1.18 acres located adjacent to and north of the CHANGE OF ZONE FOR applicant's property from R-E to C-O-P. 2 ACRES LOCATED ON SOUTHWEST SIDE OF On October 4, 1977 the Council approve the rezoning of OTAY LAKES ROAD - the 2 acre site to C-C-P and directed staff to initiate NO~4AN AND ASHWILL proceedings to rezone the 1.18 acre site to C-C-P. The matter was referred back to the Planning Commission and on October 26, 1977 the Commission reaffirmed its original action denying the rezoning of the 2 acres and recommending that the 1.18 acres of R-E zoned property be rezoned to C-O-P. By a vote of 5-3, the Commission failed to adopt any action on the 1.1g acres in the event the 2 acre site is approved for C-C-P zoning by the Council. Mr. Peterson concurred with the Planning Commission recom- mendation and further recommended that if the zone change to C-C-P on the 2 acres is approved by Council, Council should express its intent to zone the 1.18 acres from R-£ to C-C-P after the owner of the 1.18 acres dedicates right of way for the widening of Otay Lakes Road. This right of way should include the portion of the parcel encumbered by the SDG&E easement. Glenn Ashwill Mr. Ashwill said he appeared before the Council one month 255 Camino del Cerro Grande ago requesting the zone change from C-O-P to C-C at which  Chula Vista time the Council took positive action. He was unsuccess- ful in convincing the Planning Commission of this action because of the confusion existing on the change of zones of the two parcels within the past few years. Mr. Ashwill commented that if the "line of communication" was opened to the Planning Commission, he would have received a better vote than the 4-2 vote. He explained that a few years ago when the property was zoned C-P-D, a moratorium was enacted and the property was proposed for "down-zoning". The staff felt that 18 acre5 of commercial property was too much for this area. After study of the plan, the staff came up with C-C-P for 8 acres and C-O-P for 2 acres which indicated that 18 acres of commercial was too much but 16 acres was all right. Due to extenuating cir- cumstances, Mr. Ashwill said they had to request 6 of the 8 acres for R-3 use which they feel is not justified or correct, and are now requesting the change o£ zone. City Council Meeting -4- November 8, 1977 Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale said he did not understand a condition of Otay Land Company a rezoning matter whereby the developer has to dedicate streets. City Attorney Lindberg explained the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance allowing "reasonable conditions" necessitated because of the intensified use of the property. The Council could approve the rezoning and it would only become effective upon such time as the necessary right of way ~s dedicated. It would not be required that the matter be presented to the Planning Commission or Council again. Letter noted for City Clerk Fulasz noted, for the record, a letter received the record from Mr. Richard Kelton, Bollenbacher & Kelton, Inc., in which he opposed the rezoning of this property to C-C-P, recommending that the Council provide additional com- mercial zoning only in response to specific development plans rather than adding vacant strip-zoned commercial property,which does not appear to be required at the present time. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 5b. ORDINANCE NO. 1773 - It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be AM£NDING ZONING MAPS placed on its first reading and that the reading of the ESTABLISHED BY SECTION text be waived by unanimous consent. 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA ¥ISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: REZONING 2.00 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH- AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox WEST SIDE OF OTAY LAKES Noes: Councilman Egdahl ROAD FROM C-O-P TO C-C-P Absent: None AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING Motion for 1.18 acre It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman parcel zone change Cox that an ordinance be prepared rezoning the 1.18 acre parcel from R-E to C-C-P subject to the condition of dedication. Such zoning not to occur until the dedication of the right of way for widening Otay Lakes Road occurs. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8878 - Larwin San Diego, Inc., has completed the improvements APPROVING AND ACCEPTING for this subdivision in accordance with the Improvement PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN Agreement approved by Resolution 7667. A final inspec- THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION tion was made on October 25, 1977 and all work has been KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public ENCORE BONITA ESTATES Works. SUBDIVISION Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -5- November 8, 1977 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8879 - At the meeting of October 18, 1977 the Council accepted WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS staff's recommendation to purchase a full sound system FOR PURCHASE OF A FULL from Communications Company, Inc. for use during special SOUND SYSTEM AND CONSTRUC- City events. The recommendation included the construc- TION OF A SECURITY ROOM tion of a room in the Memorial Bowl building to provide AT MEMORIAL BOWL BUILDING security for the sound system. Total cost, including AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS remodeling the Memorial Bowl building is $6,023.27. THEREFOR An appropriation of $1,064 was requested from the unap- propriated balance of the General Fund to be placed in Account No. 100-0130-5451. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8880 - The Director of Parks & Recreation reported that in APPROVING REPAIR OF April, 12 tubes failed in the Bryan Pool Heater at Loma BRYAN POOL HEATER AT Verde Pool at which time the insurance carried cancelled LOMA VERDE POOL AND the City's policy until the repairs were made. Over APPROPRIATING FUNDS the past two weeks, 11 different tubes have failed in THEREFOR the boiler. Welding is no longer sufficient - the tubes are in very poor condition and must all be re- placed. An appropriation of $4,600 is being requested from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to be placed in Account No. 100-1534-5362. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8881 - Bids were received on October 27, 1977. The low bid ACCEPTING BIDS AND was submitted by Robert G. Fisher, Inc., in the amount AWARDING CONTRACT FOR of $1,983,000 which is 30% higher than the engineer's CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - estimate of $1,523,389. OLD LIBRARY/POST OFFICE RENOVATION AND APPRO- At the Conference held November 3, 1977 the Council PRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR approved allocation of the needed funds from the unallocated portion of Federal Revenue Sharing to make up the difference in the contract. Additionally, the contractor has agreed to allow the City 30 to 60 days to determine whether or not it wishes to delete the plaza project from the contract. The resolution awards the contract to Robert G. Fisher, Inc. in the amount of $1,983,000; appropriates $68,337 from the unallocated portion of Federal Revenue Sharing to Fund 635; and authorizes the expenditure of $2,022,660 from Fund 635. Contingency factor In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Director of Public Works Roberts said the 2% contingency was used for contracts o£ one million dollars or more. Councilman Hobel expressed his "frustration" regarding the City's inability to negotiate on the contract and automatically accept the low bid. City Council Meeting -6- November 8, 1977 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, Egdah], Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8882 - Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining from discussion APPROVING AGREEMENT and vote on this matter due to a possible conflict of BETWEEN THE CITY OF interest since he is a member of the Board of Directors CHULA VISTA AND THE of the Boys Club. CHULA VISTA BOYS CLUB FOR LEASE OF PROPERTY On May 3, 1977 by Resolution 8618, the Council declared IN GREG ROGERS PARK its intention to lease a portion of Greg Rogers Park to the Chula Vista Boys Club. The agreement delineates 3.93 acres and will run for 40 years commencing the first day of December 1977. Other conditions in the agreement stipulate the date of construction, scheduled use of the facilities, responsibility of maintenance, joint use of property with Girls Club, termination clause, and City's review of the programs. Councilman Egdahl expressed his concern over the "loose" arrangement regarding the Girls Club. The agreement says that the Boys Club "has to do their best effort" to enter into an agreement with the Girls Club for joint use of the property and facility. City Manager Cole stated that the "intent" of the Board of Directors of the Boys Club is to work out an amicable arrangement with the Girls Club. The question is one of finances. Steve Owens Mr. Owens said he is the architect for the Boys Club 1358 Caliente Loop facility. They are planning an equivalent amount of Chula Vista land space for the Girls Club to construct an addition so that there will not be a total duplication of services, i.e., gym, swimming pool. The problem, at this time, is financing - the Girls Club does not have the ability to finance the addition. Resolution offered Offered by Councilmen Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following, vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Scott 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8883 - On October 8, 1962 Councll adopted Resolution No. 2948 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. which approved certain "Rules of Interpretation" for 2948 AND APPROVING RULES use in administering requests for variance from the OF INTERPRETATION AND sewer service charge. The primary modifications were: PROCEDURES FOR ADMINIS- (1) a redefinition of "average sewage" so as to more TRATION OF REQUESTS FOR nearly represent the typical type and relative volume VARIANCE FROM SEWER of sewage generated by commercial/industrial/multi- SERVICE CHARGE family users; (2) a revised description of the procedure to be used in processing an application for variance; and (3) addition of provision for review and termination of variances. City Council Meeting -7- November 8, 1977 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 12. ORDINP2qCE NO. 1774 - In a written report the Director of Public Works Robens AMENDING SECTIONS 3.20.020 explained that on October 25, 1977 the Council accepted AND 3.20.030 AND ADDING his report on the "Status of Sewer Service Fee Schedule A NEW SECTION 3.20.032 OF Modification". The ordinance incorporates the recom- THE CITY CODE RELATING mendations: (1) increase of the base rate sewer service TO EXEMPTION OF UNSEWERED charge for single family dwelling units from $1.50 to PROPERTIES FROM THE SEWER $2.25 per month; (2) charge multi-family, commercial SERVICE CHARGE AND PROVID- and industrial users on the basis of volume of water ING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE usage instead of water cost; (3) establish a rate for BASIC SEWER SERVICE CHARGE - multi-family, commercial and industrial users which FIRST READING is equitable with the average effective rate paid by single-family users; (4) direct staff to develop a variance system so unsewered property could be exempt from Sewer Service fees; and (5) direct staff to prepare an appropriate modification to the Sewer Service Ordinance for Council consideration. Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Hobel 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 Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1772 - At the meeting of November 1, 1977 the ordinance was REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. placed on first reading. The adoption of the Uniform 1598, 1113 and 928 AND Fire Code, 1976 Edition and appendix replaces the 1973 ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS Uniform Fire Code adopted by Council action on December 10, 15.36.010 THROUGH 15.36.080 1974. OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be second reading and adopted placed on its second reading and adopted 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 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Mr. Cole stated he had no report but suggested that the Council require a letter of intent from the Board of Directors of the Boys Club at this time (regarding the joint use of the facility with the Girls Club). City Council Meeting -8- November 8, 1977 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS ]EqD DEPARTMENT ttEADS 15. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR The Director of Building and Housing submitted a written BUILDING MOVE TO llS0 report in which he explained that Mr. Willis Richardson WALNUT AVENUE is requesting approval for a move-in of a two-story duplex dwelling for commercial type uses at 1150 Walnut Avenue. He proposes to house a caretaker in one of the two one-bedroom upstair units and convert the remaining unit to office use. The ground floor garage spaces will be utilized for commercial storage - shop uses. The staff inspected the dwelling and recon~ended approval subject to a number of conditions as outlined in their report dated October 27, 1977. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the unit set aside for the caretaker's quarters. Councilman Scott questioned what would happen after the first owner leaves - what happens to the second property owners? How is this going to be policed? Director of Planning Peterson discussed this "neighborhood- in-transition" indicating that the staff is not too con- cerned over the condition requiring the caretaker housed in the unit. The zoning ordinance allows for a caretaker's unit and the applicant was made aware of this. If a violation of this condition is brought to the staff's attention, enforcement will be made. Bill Richardson Mr. Richardson noted that land uses in the area stating Applicatcant that it is a dead-end street next to a forest of Christmas trees. These circumstances necessitate the need for a caretaker. He pays $1200 a year in taxes and it would not make sense to lease the building out as a rental - it has to be leased for business purposes. Mr. Richardson added that one of the conditions is the requirement to pave the street. He wants to do this but was advised by one of the engineers that the City has not set the grade for the street and, therefore, it cannot be paved. In order to get his permit, he was advised to get a deferral of the installation of the public improvements. He made an application for a lien to be put on the property but this takes at least three weeks before Council approval. Mr. Richardson asked for some expediency in the matter since it would be costly for him to wait this period of time. City Attorney Lindberg stated that if all the papers are in order (notarized lien), there would be no problem in having the Council act on this matter at the next meeting. Approval of move-in It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the move-in be approved subject to staff's recommendations. 16. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR Two letters from citizens requesting a crosswalk on PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ON Palomar Street at Second Avenue were received and an PALOMAR STREET AT investigation was conducted by the Traffic Engineering SECOND AVENUE Division. In a written report to Council, Director of Public Works Robens stated that the staff recommends that a crosswalk not be painted on Palomar and Second since the investigation revealed that (1) the inter- section does not have a high accident rate and traffic conditions are similar to other arterial streets in the City; (2) pedestrians (particularly the elderly) should cross Palomar Street with the aid of the traffic signal at Third Avenue; (3) a marked crosswalk does not enhance pedestrian safety and may increase the traffic accident potential by creating a false sense of security for the pedestrian. City Council Meeting -9- November 8, 1977 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilm~n Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted (no crosswalk). 16a. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE The Safety Commission, at its meeting of September 28, INSTALLATION OF A PEDES- 1977 recommended the installation of the pedestrian TRIAN CROSSWALK AT crosswalk "east of Second Avenue crossing Palomar Street." SECOND AND PALOMAR The Council noted the action taken on this matter (Item #16). MAYOR'S REPORT National League of It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cities Voting Delegates Scott and unanimously carried that Mayor Hyde be the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Hobel be the Alternate at the National League of Cities Conference to be held in San Francisco on December 3 through 7, 1977. Breakfast Meeting Mayor Hyde said he received an invitation to a "Kick- Invitation Off Mayors' Breakfast" to be held on November 14, 1977 sponsored by the San Diego State University Aztecs Center. He cannot attend and asked that if any member of Council can attend, to let him know. COUNCIL COMMENTS Crosswalk on "E" Street Councilman Hobel said he was contacted by some citizens and Garrett Avenue regarding a crosswalk at Garrett and "E" that existed prior to the resurfacing of "E" Street. He asked that the staff look into this and see if it should be restriped. Contract Bids It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff do some investigation and study and come back with recommendations regarding changing the City's policy on bids received for major projects. This report due in January. I-5 Clean-Up Councilman Cox observed that CALTRANS is out cleaning up the trash and weed problems along 1-5. Design Review Manual It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Assignment and unanimously carried that the Council Policy be adopted to have the Planning staff, as an interim review procedure until such time as a Design Review Committee is estab- lished,review multiple-family developments using the adopted Design Review Manual as guidelines. "H" Street Councilman Scott questioned the status of the staff's Improvements investigation into getting a Special District set up for funding of "H" Street. City Manager Cole reported that in the staff'S discussions with the major property owner in this area (Gersten), a reluctance was expressed to go this route. Director of Public Works Robens said he discussed this with representatives of E1 Rancho del Rey approximately 3 months ago and again one month ago, and Mr. Gersten said he was not sure an assessment or improvement dis- trict was in their interest and wouldn't approve a petition for that district. The establishment of the district occurs after all engineering work is done on the proposed roadway - at a cost of approximately $400,000. City Council Meeting -10- November 8, 1977 Councilman Scott felt this matter should have been resolved several years ago. He declared that both Bonita Road and Telegraph Canyon Road were "overtaxed" and "H" Street was needed three years ago. Council discussion Council discussion followed regarding Bonita Road with four lanes, developments along Telegraph Canyon Road, peak traffic along this road, the 450 acre E1 Rancho del Rey property which might be the "key" to getting the road improved, cost of the improvements, and alternatives of financing the construction. Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the staff be directed to come back to the City Council at a Council Conference in December with a summary of the problems with regard to the develop- ment of "H" Street and recommendations as they see fit to solve the problems of development. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel declared he voted for a schedule at the last meeting re E1 Rancho del Rey which he did not approve, and this motion is going to do the same thing - set up a timetable for revisions of the P-C Plan which is going to get "H" Street moving. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion; Councilman Scott withdrew the second. Substitute Motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Mobel and unanimously carried that this item be put on the agenda for the Council Conference of November 17 and ask the staff to give the Council whatever kind of pre- liminary ideas they can offer as to what other alterna- tives there might be in putting in "H" Street. COMMUNITY MEETING In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Director of Public RE "J" AND OAKLA~ Works Robens stated he did not meet with the community residents in this area on the advice of the Principal of Mueller School. The Principal sent out letters and talked to the children on the need to exercise caution crossing this intersection. This matter will also discussed at the Safety Commission meeting tomorrow. GATE AT "J" STREET MARINA Councilman Scott questioned whether the staff has made any contact with the Port District regarding the instal- lation of a gate at the "J" Street Marina. Assistant City Manager Asmus said he talked to the Assistant Director of the Port District and he expressed some concern over some problems that could occur. He is sending a letter to the City and a meeting will be held with the Port District representatives on this. City Clerk's vacation It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor approved Hyde and Carried tha± the vacation be approved. Councilman Scott voiced his objection to voting for vacation approvals for the City Manager, City Attorney and the City Clerk - he felt it was a redundant measure. He supports the intent of the motion but will not cast a vote. City Council Meeting -11- November 8, 1977 Council policy It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that on this matter, as a Council Policy, when advised of the intent of the City Manager, City Attorney or the City Clerk to take a vacation, that it be considered to be approved unless the Council takes action to the contrary, Letter of Intent from It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Council- Boys Club man Cox that the City require from the Boys Club a letter of intent with regard to the Girls Club participation on the lease (at Greg Rogers Park). Motion carried Motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Scott (conflict of interest) Donations to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde "live Steamers" and unanimously carried that the staff check out whether a donation is required to ride on the ~ive steamers (at Rohr Park). EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that after the regular order of business, an Executive Session be held for pending liti- gation. 17. CONSIDERATION OF I.D. At the last meeting (November 1, 1977), this item was CARDS FOR BOARDS AND continued to this meeting for further consideration. CO~ISSIONS An excerpt of the minutes of the Council meeting of August 5 and 12, 1975 were noted at which time the Council denied the request of the International Friend- ship Commission for I.D. cards. Motion to table It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled. 18. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Councilman Cox, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, REPORT ON SB 346 stated that the Committee needs a one-week's extension of the report due to the absence of two members(being on vacation). Board of Supervisors Mayor Hyde said he received an invitation from the Meeting Board of Sp~rvisors to attend a meeting on this matter on November 17, 1977. Mayor appointed to RETC It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Mayor be the elected Delegate from the Council to RETC - that the Mayor serve in that position on behalf of the City Council. Motion for Alternate It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman to RETC Hobel and unanimously carried that Councilman Egdahl be the Alternate to RETC. City Council Meeting -12- November 8, 1977 Comments by Mrs. Pankhurst Mrs. Pankhurst expressed her privilege in being the Council's guest this evening. She discussed special districts indicating that they were "very handy tools." Mrs. Pankhurst asked for a traffic light on Brandywine and Telegraph Canyon Road. Mayor Hyde informed her that this is already being planned. Mrs. Pankhurst then asked for the City to use Block Grant funds or whatever funds available to improve the extension of Orange Avenue. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 1977 at 4:00 p.m.