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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/11/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. November 1, 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 Counc±l Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Director of Finance Grant, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Assistant Director of Building & Housing Gingerich, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Egdahl noted that on page 4 of the October 20, 1977 minutes, his clarification of the motion regarding the operations review should read "the Council does want the audit." It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobol and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of October 20 and 25, 1977 be approved, as amended, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. Don Channell, a member of the COUNCIL GUEST Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and President of its Legislative Action Committee. Mr. Channell is the Assistant Manager of Mission Cable TV, Inc. ORAL CO~4UNICATIONS Debbie Leyva Mrs. Leyva, on behalf of the residents of the ~ueller 718 Woodlawn Community School district, thanked the Council for the Chula Vista stop signs at the intersection of "J" Street and Oaklawn and urged the Council to install a stop light at this intersection. Ernest Robbins Mr. Robbins complained of a possible erosion problem in 488 Elm Avenue conjunction with the drainage channel nearing completion Chula Vista which runs parallel to Elm Avenue at the roar of the properties on the west side of the street at 488 and 492 Elm Avenue. He was told by a member of the engineering staff that no further erosion would take place because the channel has a flat concrete bottom. Mr. Robbins challenged this theory, indicating that monies should have been allocated for retaining walls as well as the concrete bottom of the channel. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Mr. Robbins' letter (given to the City Clerk) be referred to the staff for investi- gation and report back to Council in two weeks. City Council Meeting -2- November 1, 1977 Don Painter Mr. Painter said he was representing the Lions Clubs & 920 Beech Avenue Post District Governor of Lions 406. He reported that Chula Vista monies from the Bingo games (operated by the 3 areas Lions Clubs)went to pay the orthodontic surgery of a young boy at Hilltop High School. Other monies are being used by the Greg Rogers School to buildpartition~ for the handicapped children to have private classrooms. The sum of $25.00 a month will be sent to the Chula Vista Library to buy books of large print for those people who have trouble reading. Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman questioned whether the City had a contingency 1670 Gotham Street plan which projects one, two or three more years of drought Chula Vista in California, and if so, how does the City cope with this problem relative to growth and development? Council discussion Mayor Hyde commented that the City relies on the local Water Authorities to see that adequate water is available to meet the needs of the future. Councilman Hobel felt the Council should have some communication with the newly- formed Sweetwater Authority to see what they have in their plans - also the Otay ~nicipal Water District. Mr. Coleman stated that he has kept closely informed on the water situation in the last few years and is quite alarmed, declaring "We are on the brink of a potential disaster." He suggested that the City start developing some sort of a contingency plan toward the future. Mr. Coleman added that if the State got a normal precipita- tion this year, there would still be a water shortage for two years as this is how long it takes to fill the reservoirs. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott direction and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to consider, as a component of the General Plan, the problem of providing adequate water resources to meet the City's current and foreseeable needs. Councilman Hobel commented that the staff should also be thinking about energy conservation as well. Mayor Hyde said he would get a speaker from the Sweetwater Authority to speak at a Mayor's Breakfast and possibly a Council Conference. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. VERIFIED CLAIM Carver Corporation, 8733 Magnolia Avenue #202, Santee, FOR DAMAGES Ca., filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $10,151.66 as a result of tunneling utilities on Quintard and Second Avenue from June 20 to July 18, 1977. The firm alleged it had to combat loose and caving soils, flooding from water line breaks, and stopping for various repairs. Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the claims adjuster. b. VERIFIED CLAIM Ms. Patricia Battaglia, 140 "H" Street, Chula Vista, FOR DAMAGES filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $10,000 for medical expenses and general damages re- suiting from a fall on what she termed "faulty mainte- nance of sidewalk" at 130 "H" Street on June 30, 1977. City Council Meeting -3- November 1, 1977 Motion to deny It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and processed by the insurance carrier. c. REQUEST FOR STREET Mr. Paul Gomes, 319 Palomar Street, Chula Vista, requested LIGHT ON NOLAN AVENUE the installation of a street light on the 1200 block on Nolan Avenue near the corner of the 300 block on East Palomar Street. Director of Public Works Director of Public Works Robens explained that there is no light at this intersection; however, there is a light on Palomar Street (one lot away), approximately 140 feet from the intersection. There are no poles at the inter- section to take a light and the utilities in this area are undergrounded. Mr. Robens stated it would cost a minimum of $800 to install a light at this intersection and would recommend not installing the light. Mayor Hyde said he visited the site and felt the area was better-lighted then most residential areas in the City. Motion not to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox install light and unanimously carried that no light be installed and a letter be directed to Mr. Gomes explaining the reasons why. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE opened the public hearing. PLAN INCLUDING MOVE-ON OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE Referring to his written report, Director of Planning TO LOT WITH EXISTING Peterson explained that the applicant is requesting HOUSE AT 428 "L" STREET approval of a precise plan in order to move an existing IN R-3-P-14 ZONE single-family dwelling from 440 "L" Street onto the rear portion of a 9,495 square foot parcel at 428 "L" Street in the R-3-P-14 zone which is presently developed with a single-family dwelling. The proposed project is categorically exempt from environ- mental review (class 3a exemption). Mr. Peterson submitted a plot plan of the area explaining that the proposed move-on is a single story wood frame and wood exterior single-family structure which the applicant will place to the rear of the existing dwelling and remove the detached garage. Itwillbelocated 15 feet from the rear property line with a proposed 5' x 15' ad- dition located S feet from the west property line. The staff and Planning Commission recommended approval of the precise plan and the move-in subject to the con- ditions outlined in Planning Commission Resolution PCM-78-S and the Inspection Report of the Director of Building and Housing dated September 14, 1977. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of converting the garage back to another use. Director Peterson said this could be a possibility if "it meets the liberal criteria" in the zoning ordinance. City Council Meeting -4- November 1, 1977 Doris Bradley Mrs. Bradley, in answer to a Council query, stated she Owner of the property has no plans to reconvert the garage back to a non-auto- at 428 "L" Street motive use and has no objection to having this delineated as a condition of approval. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Hobel said he was opposed to having this as a condition as things change in the future and there may be ademonstrated need for the reconversion. Motion to add condition It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the resolution contain an additional condition which would require Council approval prior to any con- templated conversion of the garage for other use. Motion carried Motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Cond~ion of approval Discussion followed regarding a statement in the Agenda background relative to a joint access driveway to serve the rear development of both parcels. The statement read: "The Planning Commission resolution req~eS th~ an agreement be reached by both paz~ties, noting that failure to do so wi~ res~ in fu~her review by the Zoning Admi~t~ator." Director of Planning Peterson said this was an overstate- ment - that the Planning Commission resolution actually reads: "The applicant sh~ll pu~ue a joint access agreement with the adjacent proper~y owner to the e~t. Fail~re to achieve a mutually agreed upon e~ementwi~l necessitate further review by the Zoning Admi~t~tor." 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 8866 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, the reading of APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT adopted by the following vote, to-wit: OF PROPERTY AT 428 "L" STREET INCLUDING THE AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Scott MOVING OF AN EXISTING Noes: Councilman Hobel SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING Absent: None ON TO THE SITE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE, FIRST READING 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8867 - Councilman Scott, Council's representative on the Mayor's APPROVING ALLOCATION OF Advisory Committee on the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention BUDGETED FUNDS TO THE Bureau, advised the Council that the Committee has unani- CHULA VISTA VISITORS mously recommended allocation of the entire budgeted AND CONVENTION BUREAU amount of $25,000 to the Visitors and Convention Bureau. He explained that quarterly reports will be given to the Council; the $25,000 is a part of the total budget. Councilman Scott added that the Bureau "either gets the $25,000 or they die." Since this was not the intent of the Council, the Committee had no choice but to approve the allocation. 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 City Council Meeting -5- November 1, 1977 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8868 - Robinhood Homes, Inc., has completed the public improve- APPROVING AND ACCEPTING merits for Unit No. 2 Subdivision generally located north PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN west of Surrey Drive and south of Allen School Lane. A THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION final inspection was made on October 6, 1977 and the KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS Director of Public Works reported that all public improve- RANCHO ROBINHOOD, UNIT ments have been completed in accordance with the agree- NO. 2 SUBDIVISION ment. For the record, it was noted that a letter was received signed by six property owners in the area and by their attorney, Albert C. Boyer, concerning possible damage to their properties resulting from the development of this subdivision - silting problems and nuisance water. Director of Public Works Robens stated that it was his staff's opinion that the water has sought its way to the natural drainage course - that there is no signifi- cant ponding of water and the silting up of the culvert pipe within the subdivision is minimal. 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 Items taken out of order At this time, the Council considered items 7-9-10 and 12. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8869 - On July 19, 1977 a report was submitted to the Council APPROVING PROGRAM advising that Federal Aid Urban (FAU) funding would be SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO withheld on the "F" Street widening unless the uniform EXISTING LOCAL AGENCY- widening of the roadway to 64 feet extended all the way STATE AGREEMENT NO. 7 to Fourth Avenue. Subsequently, the Federal Highway COVERING FAU PROJECTS Administration agreed to approve the project on the basis that "the City will agree to remove the trees and further widen the street to its full width of 64 feet when the accident rate at the intersection of Fourth and "F" reached 1,5 accidents per million vehicles entering." This supplement to the agreement is incorporated in the resolution. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8870 - At this meeting, the Council will consider awarding of AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDI- a contract for the construction of the Claire Avenue TURE OF FUNDS FOR and Whitney Street Storm Drain Project. This project ENGINEERING SERVICES is the first to be constructed under the EDA Group II DURING THE CONSTRUCTION Storm Drain Project. The engineering firm of Bement, OF EDA (ECONOMIC DEVELOP- Dainwood and Sturgeon will be providing the engineering MENT ADMINISTRATION) services and authorization was requested for the expendi- GROUP II STORM DRAIN ture of $13,717 for engineering services (Account No. PROJECTS 645-64S0-PW-401). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -6- November 1, 1977 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8871 - Bids were received on October 20, 1977 for this first of ACCEPTING BIDS AND three projects funded under the Economic Development AWARDING CONTRACT FOR Administration (EDA) grant. The Director of Public THE CONSTRUCTION OF A Works recommended that the Council accept the bids and STORM DRAIN ON WHITNEY award the contract to Mike Masanovich Construction Company STREET AND CLAIRE AVENUE in the amount of $86,808.50 and authorize the expenditure BETWEEN "H" STREET AND of $91,150 from Account No. 645-6450-PW-401 - (the amount "I" STREET of $77,273 was funded under the EDA grant for this project).  Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8872 - Council Resolution No. 8231 approved the purchase of a WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS piano for use in the Library auditorium from monies FOR PURCHASE OF PIANO received as a gift from the Birch Foundation. In a report to Council, City Librarian Levine stated that the Mason and Hamlin piano has been recommended by Gretch Evans, concert pianist, who has been in charge of the Library concerts. Mrs. Levine recommended the purchase of this piano at a total cost of $6,712.98 (including tax), waiving the bidding requirements. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8873 - Robert S. Eldred, owner of the parcel, has applied for APPROVING AN UNCONTROLLED an uncontrolled embankment permit to allow the stock- EMBANKMENT AGREEMENT BE- piling of approximately 8,200 cubic yards of dirt for TWEEN THE CITY AND ROBERT S. future use in the development of the Shepherdville Sub- ELDRED FOR PROPERTY AT THE division. NORTHWEST CORNER OF TOBIAS DRIVE AND QUINTARD STREET Director of Public Works Robens reconumended that the ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. applicant be given until June 1, 1978 to either develop 619-341-6 the site or remove the embankment. Councilman Egdahl indicated this high embankment could be an attractive nuisance and cause a danger to children who might possibly dig a tunnel in it causing cave-ins - or other hazards. Assistant City Attorney Harron explained the legal r~mifications, stating there would be no liability to the City. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the resolution be amended to say that, if in the opinion of the City, the embank- ment appears to be a public nuisance, the City could require the area to be fenced or the embankment to be moved. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, 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 City Council Meeting -7- November 1, 1977 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8874 - In a report to Council, Director of Finance Grant explained AUTHORIZING THE CITY that in late 1976, Congress enacted HR 10210 (now P.L. MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 94-566) extending unemployment insurance to the state CONTRACT BETWEEN THE and local governments beginning January 1, 1978. Many CITY AND REED, ROBERTS cities feel the constitutionality of this law is question- ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR able and have joined together to challenge its issue. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT Mr. Grant recommended contracting with the firm of Reed, INSURANCE COMPENSATION Roberts Associates, Inc. to handle the various require- AND APPROPRIATING THE ments of this legislation in the event the law is en- SUM OF $1,950 forced (as of January 1, 1978). The sum of $1,950 was requested from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to Account 100-0250-5203. Assistant City Attorney Harron reported that he spoke to one of the attorneys handling the lawsuit for NIMLO this afternoon and was informed that they plan to file for the injunction the first week of December. The answer will be given to the cities by January 1, 1978. Councilman Scott questioned the possibility of waiting until then before hiring this consulting firm. Acting City Manager Asmus stated it was the staff recom- mendation to proceed with this contract to avoid not being ready in case the injunction is not issued. Director of Finance Grant stated that he talked to the legal counsel of the League of California Cities and their recommendation is that the cities do prepare for this program. The firm recommended by staff is one that is representing all the counties in the State of California. Mr. Grant added that the pending legal case is a very complex one and there is no assurance that the injunction will be granted. This contract will go into effect immediately and provides for pro- ration to the time of the legal action by the State of California or the US Supreme Court. 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 Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION - It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox MTDB PROPOSED ACQUISI- and unanimously carried that this item be trailed TION OF THE SDG&AE (through the meeting as is possible) pending the RAILWAY arrival of Mr. Robert Nelson, Executive Director of the Metropolitan District Transit Board. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1772 - The Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition replaces the 1973 REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. Code adopted by Council on December 10, 1974. 1598, 1113 AND 928 AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS Acting Fire Chief Longerbone submitted a written report 15.36.010 THROUGH 15.36.080 noting the important changes to the Code and indicating OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL that the majority of the revisions were minor. CODE ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE - FIRST READING City Council Meeting -8- November 1, 1977 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, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 15. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON PARAMEDIC Acting City Manager Asmus submitted the second quarterly OPERATIONS - NO. 2 report on the Paramedics Program as prepared by Larry Wittenberg, Deputy City Manager. The conclusions of the report were (1) that the local interjurisdictional approach to the services is operating effectively; (2) the Base Station Hospital Committee has experienced a decline in active participation by the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District and the Chula Vista Community Hospital; (3) emergency medical opera- tions are remaining essentially constant; (4) majority of responses (76%) come from within Chula Vista; (5) the paramedics program is not carrying its own weight and is experiencing current and projected deficits. In answer to Council's questions, Mr. Wittenberg explained the depreciation on the vehicle is based on mileage used; charges of "over-responding" by the unit; and require- ments set up by the controlling agency: County Division of Emergency Medical Services (currently undergoing composition changes). Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Council- man Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 16. REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF Community Development Director Desrochers reported that CHURCH AVENUE PROPERTY FOR on August 23, 1977 the Parking Place Commission recom- PARKING LOT PURPOSES mended the acquisition of two lots on Church Avenue for parking purposes. Staff work and analysis of the Town Centre redevelopment plans have resulted in the recom- mendation that the acquisition of this property should be pursued because of the need for additional off-street public parking for future growth potential. Mr. Desrochers further explained that the acquisition and relocation costs can be met by providing the Parking Place Commissioners with the necessary statutory author- ity to secure a bank loan which would be repaid from parking meter revenues or direct property assessments. It was staff's recommendation that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary documents and schedule the required hearings. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the staff's recommenda- tion be accepted. City Council Meeting -9- November 1, 1977 17. REPORT ON CONSIDERATION In a written report to Council, Director of Public Works FOR THE SELECTION OF AN Robens reported that the Engineering Division and Planning ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Department staffs have been working on a development plan FOR THE EL RANCHO DEL for this project which will indicate road alignments, land REY PROJECT uses and open space areas. Mr. Robens recommended hiring a consultant at a cost of between $6,000 and $10,000 to review the City's develop- ment plan at a preliminary stage. Time schedule Councilman Hobel referred to the statement in the staff report which stated that it would take an additional four to six weeks time after the consultant is hired. He noted that the next time (#18) would have to be modi- fied accordingly. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff's recom- mendation be accepted. 18. REPORT ON SCHEDULE FOR Director of Planning Peterson submitted the revised ADOPTION OF REVISED schedule detailing the dates for the process of the GENERAL DEVELOPMENT General Development Plan. He noted the date of March 10, PLAN FOR EL RANCHO 1978 as the time the Council may adopt a resolution ap- DEL REY proving the revised General Development Plan for E1 Rancho del Rey. Time schedule outdated Councilman Hobel declared that the schedule is now out- dated, based on the hiring of the consultant (item #17) and that it would take an additional four to six weeks. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted, showing the last date to be in mid-April of 1978. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8875 - In a written report to Council, Mayor Hyde explained that RECOMMENDING AN INVESTI- a preliminary offer by Southern Pacific was made to the GATION INTO THE FEASI- Metropolitan Transit Board to buy the Railway. MTDB is BILITY OF THE METRO- now seeking public support or rejection. POLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOP- MENT BOARD'S ACQUISITION Mayor Hyde supported the acquisition noting that (1) MTDB OF THE SAN DIEGO AND appears to be the only agency with funds immediately ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY available for the purchase; (2) immediate acquisition would stop the abandonment process and permit early restoration of full rail freight service; (3) MTDB would be the principal user and would control passenger/ freight usage, insure passenger safety and permit the net revenues to be used to upgrade and develop the system. Presentation by Mr. Nelson Mr. Robert Nelson, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board, presented a slide presentation showing the 120 miles of the railway starting from San Ysidro to the downto~m area and then east to Arizona. He noted that the railway was in good condition since they were in the third year of a four-year renovation project. Mr. Nelson also showed slides taken of rail- way systems in Zurich and other European countries. The MTDB will hold a series of public hearings before pro- ceeding with acquisition. At this time, the Board is going out to the community to receive input - they would like to know if the City governments and others involved in the railroad think it is a good thing for them to apply for a grant for the purchase. A public hearing will be held on November 21, at which time all resolu- tions by the various entities will be read. City Council Meeting -10- November 1, 1977 No figure has been negotiated for the purchase; however, Mr. Nelson said he believed it could be acquired for about $10 million. Mike Ruiz Mr. Ruiz said he was appearing before the Council as the 1337 Cerritos Court Chairman £or the Transportation Committee of the Chamber Chula Vista of Commerce. They feel that this plan should be given a great deal of study because there is the concern about the effect it would have on the City's economy. About 50%-60% of the shoppers in the Broadway Shopping Center come from Mexico. Mr. Ruiz asked that consideration be given to expanding the bus system. He added that the Chamber is sending out a questionnaire to all its members asking for input on how they feel on this issue. He urged the Council to give this very serious considera- tion before submitting any decision. Council discussion Council discussion followed regarding the operation of the railway, the present abandonment proceedings, and the length of time this will take. Resolution modified It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the resolution be re- drafted to read: "The City Coun~l of the City of Chula Vista does hereby r~olve as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista strongly suppo~ fu~l r~tor~on of r~ freight services to and ~provedt~itservice in the San Diego region, and NOW, therefore, be it resolved, th~ the City of Chela Vista does hereby expr~s its inter~t in the acquisition of the San Diego and A~zona Eastern Railway by the San Diego Me~opo~an T~nsit Development Bo~d, and wholehe~te~ly endo~es it recent r~solut~on whereby the M~t~o- po~itan Tra~it Development Bo~d decided to fully investigate the acq~ition possibilities, with the view to ~tabl~hing a ~ight-r~t~a~i~ service between the Santa Fe Depot and the border, between the Santa Fe Depot and E1 Cajon, and con- tinuation and improvement of freight service in the a~ea. Resolution offered Of£ered by Councilman Scott, as redrafted, 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 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 19. ORDINANCE NO. 1771 - This ordinance was placed on first reading at the REPEALING SECTION 19.28.150 meeting of October 25, 1977. OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 19.28.180, 19.28.190, 19.56.048, 19.14.579 AND 19.14.580 ALL RELATING TO DESIGN CONTROL IN THE R-3 ZONE AND THE P MODIFYING DISTRICT AND ADDING SECTIONS 19.14.S81 THROUGH19~.14.589 CREATING A DESIGN REVIEW CO~qlTTEE AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting -11- November 1, 1977 Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that the adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 20. RESOLUTION NO. 8876 - At the meeting of October 25, 1977 the Council considered ADOPTING THE DESIGN the Draft Design Manual and asked staff to reconsider MANUAL OF THE CITY certain provisions. OF CHULA VISTA AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE Director of Planning Peterson submitted a written report DECLARATION delineating the proposed revisions. Changes accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the changes as proposed by the Director of Planning be accepted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, as amended, 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 MAYOR'S C05~M£NTS California Advisory Mayor Hyde remarked that Lt. Gov. Dymally has asked for Commission on Youth nominations to this commission, and he has submitted the name Ron Holland, member of the City's Youth Com- mission. Meeting with COREB Mayor Hyde said he met with the subcommittee of COREB today dealing with the City's relationship on matters of school studies concerning desegregation problems. Metropolitan Water Mayor Hyde referred to the request made by the Metro- District request politan Water District for Council position in support of SB 346 - legislation which would permit construction of a peripheral canal. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Legislative Committee with a report back next week. Conference papers Mayor Hyde asked the Council to check the material placed on their desks, which include staff reports to be discussed at the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 1977. ID Cards for board Mayor Hyde said he received a request that ID cards be and commission members issued to the members of the various commissions. Motion for ID cards It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox that the City provide such an ID card for the board and commission members, properly identified, if they so request it. City Council Meeting -12- November 1, 1977 Discussion of motion Councilman Scott noted that this item was discussed once before and all kinds of problems were noted. He personnlly feels the cards should not be issued, indi- cating there could be a lot of abuses of them. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew the motion; Councilman Cox withdrew the second. Mayor Hyde asked that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS E1 Rancho del Rey area In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Director of Planning Peterson stated that the schedule presented tonight (item #18) does include the 450 acre element of that area. Community Centers Councilman Hobel suggested that the City give considera- tion to locating park sites next to schools (in the E1 Rancho del Rey area) in order to make them community centers. He commented that the City of Minneapolis has been very successful in this venture and it has cut down on a great deal on vandalism. Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the staff be asked, in their deliberations of preparing this plan (El Rancho del Rey) to give this initial consideration - to in- cluding park sites close to the school sites so that they could be developed as community-type elements. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Discussion Councilman Scott noted that it is the policy of the City to locate parks next to schools. Councilman Hobel said he is talking about a larger degree of park space to make them community centers. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde to contact schools and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff to get in contact with the schools for not only a joint use of parks and schools, but also each one being a possibility of a community center. Mayor's Economic Councilman Cox referred to his communications to Council Advisory Committee in which the Committee requested the sum of $5000 to the South Bay Economic Development Corporation. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that staff be directed to prepare a resolution to be brought back in two weeks to be considered by the Council regarding the funding of the South Bay Economic Corporation. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott remarked that the San Diego organiza- tion has been completely revised and restructured and felt the staff should look into this. The reason the South Bay unit was initiated was because of dissatisfac- tion with the San Diego organization. Councilman Scott commented that it might be better for the City to join the San Diego organization. Assistant City Manager Asmus asked if the Council wanted the staff to check into the organization the City now belongs to and to which it pays $1000. City Council Meeting -13- November 1, 1977 Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff look into this and give a report on it - to be brought back at the same time, as to what direction it is going and their (staff's) opinions as to the advisability of going both ways. Motion for Safety Com- It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman mission to recommend Scott and unanimously carried that the Safety Commission speed limit be asked to study what should now be a revised speed limit on Telegraph Canyon Road, Hilltop Drive to "L" Street - to study whether or not it would be advisable at this time to recommend a reduced speed limit. Discussion of motion Director of Public Works Robens stated that this area has been recently studied and the average speed was 40 mph. Unless there is a significant change in volumes, he would not anticipate any change in the speed limit. 21. APPOINTMENT OF A vacany in the Committee was caused by the resignation MEMBER TO ACCORD of John W. O'Neill on his appointment to the Planning Commission. ~4ayor Hyde nominated Steve Morrison for the vacancy. Mr. Morrison is presently serving on the Charter Review Com- mittee. Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Steve Morrison Scott and unanimously carried that the nominations cease and Steve Morrison be accepted and appointed. Motion for ACCORD It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde attendance record and unanimously carried that the staff report back on the attendance record of ACCORD members. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.  CITY CLERK