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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/10/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. October 18, 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, Chief of Police Winters, AssiStant City Attorney Harron, Transit Coordinator Bloom The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Councilman Egdahl ab- staining) that the minutes of the meeting of October 11, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Council- man. Mayor Hyde noted the correct spelling of Mr. Missri who spoke on the encroachment permit for 85 Via de Laurencio. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mr. Hyde introduced Mr. Broccoli, a member of the Board COUNCIL GUEST - of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of JOE BROCCOLI, JR. its City and County Budget Committee. He is also the Town Centre Business and Professional Association's representative to the Chamber. b. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hyde read the Proclamation and presented it to DECLARING OCTOBER 24, Mrs. Kitty Rase, Chairman of the Hnited Nations Day 1977 AS "UNITED NATIONS Conuaittee. DAY" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jim Ladd, Chairman Mr. Ladd thanked the Council and staff for the cooperation Fiesta de la Luna and help received for the Fiesta parade and carnival. Elaine Katzer Ms. Katzer spoke of her creation,"Sea Chanty" which the Sculptress City purchased for the Library grounds. She reviewed the time element, the grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, the high bids received for the construction of the reflecting pool, and her overall expenses in getting the sculpture constructed on the site. Referring to the $6,000 grant the City received from the National Endow- ment of the Arts, Ms. Katzer asked that the Council give her this money so that she will realize some profit, or release her from her contract. City Council Meeting -2- October 18, 1977 Motion to consider It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman request for additional Scott and unanimously carried that the staff attempt fee at Council Conference to meet with Ms. Katzer, if it is convenient for her (health and timetable), and then at the regular Council Conference on Thursday, October 20, 1977 a recommenda- tion be made to the Council as to what the response to her proposal here tonight should be. Director of Public Works Roberts remarked that the grant received from the NEA was $5,000 and not $6,000 as referred to by Ms. Katzer. Judy Salts Mrs. Salts presented a petition with 252 signatures 222 Sea Vale requesting school signs to be posted on "E" Street as Chula Vista they lead to the Rosebank School. She explained that the main sign should be placed between Hilltop and Corte Maria for traffic going west and another sign should be placed somewhere between Second and First Avenue for the traffic going to east. Carmen Richards Mrs. Richards supported the need for the school signs in 119 Corte Helena the Rosebank area noting that the school is quite isolated Chula Vista and a great number of the residents do not know it is there which causes a dangerous situation for the school children walking to the area. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Council- man Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for a report back as to the options the Council has and the staff's recommendations - the report to come back next week. 23. REQUEST TO AMEND INTER- It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Council- NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP man Scott and unanimously carried that Item No. 23 be CO~4ISSION BUDGET considered at this time. Mrs. Cox, representing the International Friendship mission, asked that the amount of $250 be appropriated to the Commission's budget account for membership in the United States Sister Cities International organiza- tion. This would allow the Commission to select an additional Sister City for Chula Vista. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Council- man Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved. Gary Pierwola ~r. Pierwola complained of the apartment complex constm~c- 143 Garrett Avenue ted at 140-144 Garrett Avenue which has no offstreet Chula Vista parking~therefore having all the tenants' cars park along the street. Mr~ Pierwola presented a petition signed by nine residents of the area asking that the complex be completely fenced in on the Garrett Avenue side, or that the residents be given permission to construct another driveway into their residences so that they will be able to have two driveways. Mrs. J. C. Curnutte Mrs. Curnutte said she did a lot of research on this and 147 Garrett Avenue has talked to Mr. Roy Hodge, Zoning Enforcement Officer Chula Vista of the City, who is quite familiar with the situation. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for one week to come back with a report as to what the situation is and with recommenda- tions to correct the situation. City Council Meeting -3- October 18, 1977 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE PERTAINING This public hearing was continued from the meeting of TO OPEN SPACE STANDARDS September 6, 1977 in anticipation of a full Council to IN THE R-l-5 DISTRICT consider the matter. REGULATIONS (Continued from September 6, 1977) Planning Director's Director of Planning Peterson referred to his written conunents report explaining that at a previous meeting, the Council indicated that lot sizes should not be reduced to 5,000 square feet unless the developer of that particular subdivision provide some compensating open space to make up for the smaller lot size. As the zoning ordinance is presently written, it implies that some nearby open space that has not been provided by the subdivider would also qualify for the 5,000 square foot lots. The recommendation from the staff and Planning Commission would amend the Code to clarify the Council's intent. Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale stated that the proposed amendment was a Otay Land Company direct conflict - they are trying to provide housing for low and moderate-income people, and if they are allowed to reduce the lot size by 2,000 square feet but have to compensate for it by providing open space, it does not reduce the cost of the house. Mr. Pasquale added that he would favor a reduction to 4,000 square foot lots. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the low-cost housing committee and its recommendations. Councilman Scott said he would like to see in the ordinance not only the compensating open space but some other unique features (architectural, etc). He would rather have the ordinance more flexible than the interpretation presented to the Council this evening. Other comments were made regarding the cost of homes and solutions to solving the problem of low-cost housing. 4a. ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman AMENDING SECTION Hobel and unanimously carried that this ordinance be 19.24.090 OF THE tabled. CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO City Attorney Lindberg noted that the motion to table OPEN SPACE STANDARDS the matter was a motion to deny and will be referred OF THE R-l-5 DISTRICT back to the Planning Commission for a report. REGULATIONS, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde TO CONSIDER THE PUBLIC opened the public hearing. NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD RIGHT OF WAY City Council Meeting -4- October 18, 1977 As one of the conditions of approval of the tentative map £or E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5, the developer is required to install certain off-site improvements, including a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road. In order to acquire the property for such improvements, condemna- tion by the City is necessitated. Mr. Dilley Mr. Dilley said he has lived at this property for the 625 Telegraph Canyon Road past three years, renting from Mr. Edward Jenson. He Chula Vista was aware that there would be a possible razing of this property and was told it would be about five years when this was done; however, it is now evident that it will be done at this time. Mr. Dilley asked how much time he will be given before he has to vacate his home and what his rights are in this case. Sam Blick, Attorney After Council discussion concerning all aspects of this Higgs Fletcher & Mack matter, Mr. Blick explained that he is representing the condemner - the developer of this property as well as the City. He stated that under the Uniform Relocation Act, whoever is living on the property has certain rights of relocation. Mr. Blick said that he spoke with Paul Desrochers, the Director of Community Development, and plans are now in progress for the relocation. Mr. Dilley will be given a minimum of 90 days notice. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. 5a. RESOLUTION NO. 8848 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was DETERMINING AND waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the DECLARING THE PUBLIC following vote, to-wit: NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl OWNED BY EDWARD C. Noes: None JENSEN, MR. AND MRS. Absent: None JOHN S. STEWART, AND MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH N. SILVIA FOR THE TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD RIGHT OF WAY RE- ALIGNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CON- DEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHT OF WAY 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. INTENTION TO ESTABLISH  CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens DISTRICT NO. 9 AND explained that the formation of Chula Vista Open Space ORDERING FORMATION OF District No. 9 is a requirement of City Council approval SAID DISTRICT of the tentative map of E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5 Subdivision. Mr. Louis S. Cohen, Vice President of E1 Rancho del Rey, Inc., developer, submitted a petition in August 1977 for the formation of an Open Space District. The boundary is the same as that for E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 5 Subdivision, and the cost of maintenance of the District will be assessed equally against each of the 384 dwelling units, at an estimated annual cost of $24,230. Council discussion Discussion followed in which Director of Parks & Recrea- tion Hall explained the City costs involved in the forma- tion of the Districts. City Council Meeting -5- October 18, 1977 Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to bring back a resolution approving the formation of Open Space District No. 9 and establishment of the assessments. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councill (Item 7 - 8) man Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with Item No. 9 being withheld at the request of ~ayor Hyde. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8849 - On September 30, 1977 Jafro, Inc., developer of Holiday ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM Estates Unit No. 6 Subdivision, executed a quitclaim deed, DEED FOR MINI PARK quitclaiming any interest that they have in Lots 368 and SITES IN HOLIDAY ESTATES 383 to the City. This deed conveys Lot 383 to the City, UNIT NO. 6 SUBDIVISION since this Lot is not delinquent in taxes; howeveg the City must purchase Lot 368 from the State in order to gain fee title to this parcel. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8850 - Grabhorn Engineering Corporation has submitted data to CERTIFYING GRABHORN the City demonstrating that it has on its staff, or has ENGINEERING CORPORATION subcontracted with, experts in all of the categories AS A CONSULTANT specified in the Environmental Review Policy and is QAULIFIED FOR THE therefore qualified for inclusion in the list of PREPARATION OF ENVIRON- Environmental Consultants. The Environmental Review MENTAL IMPACT REPORTS Committee and staff recommended that Grabhorn Engineering FOR THE CITY OF CHULA Corporation be included in the list. VISTA (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION - On July 1, 1977 as the result of a general election held CONGRATULATING THE within its boundaries, the City of Lemon Grove became a CITY OF LEMON GROVE ON fully incorporated City under the laws of the State of BECOMING A FULLY IN- California - becoming the fourteenth City in the County CORPORATED CITY ON of San Diego. JULY 1, 1977 Motion to file It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Item No. 9 be filed (because of the time element involved.) Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Council- from Mayor man Scott and unanimously carried that the Mayor send a proper letter to the City of Lemon Grove. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8851 - On October 11, 1977 the Council directed that a resolu- APPROVING AGREEMENT tion be brought back approving an agreement between E. BETWEEN THE CITY OF C. Glad Properties and the City for construction of CHULA VISTA AND E.C. drainage improvements across a portion of their property GLAD PROPERTIES FOR at a cost of $225 per lineal foot to the City. Upon CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE completion, the improvements will be dedicated to the IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHOR- City, along with an easement for drainage purposes. IZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Councilman Cox abstaining Councilman Cox stated that due to a possible conflict on Item 10 of interest, he would abstain from participation in this item. City Council Meeting -6- October 18, 1977 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 Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Cox Absent: None  11. RESOLUTION NO. 8852 - Mr. Donald O'Neal, the owner of property at 95 Bonita Road, APPROVING ENCROACHMENT has applied for an encroachment permit to construct a PERMIT NO. 77-38 FOR monument type sign within the public right of way for a INSTALLATION OF A SIGN self service gas station at this location. The right of AT 95 BONITA ROAD way was acquired by the State as part of the 1-805 Freeway project and is in excess of that required for Bonita Road by City standards. The Planning staff recom- mended approval. 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 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8853 - Lot 368 in Holiday Estates Unit No. 6 Subdivision was APPROVING AGREEMENT improved by the developer as a mini park site and has BETWEEN THE CITY OF been dedicated to the City. In accordance with the CHULA VISTA AND THE State Revenue and Taxation Code, the City may purchase COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Lot 368 for the cost of advertising the sale and the TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED back taxes at an estimated cost of $500. Staff recom- PROPERTY IN THE CITY mended approval. OF CHULA VISTA (PARCEL 623-341-30) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 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 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8854 - Due to the availability of additional funds, the State APPROVING REVISION Office of Traffic Safety has offered to increase the OF TRAFFIC SAFETY City's grant from two officers to three. If accepted, MOTORCYCLE GRANT AND this would mean that during the first year of the grant, AMENDING 1977-78 the full salary and associated costs, including equip- BUDGET APPROPRIATING merit for three officers, would be financed by the State. ADDITIONAL FUNDS During the second year, the State would pay for half of (Continued from the total cost with the City paying the other half. 10/11/77) Additional appropriation needed to increase the grant would be $33,460. Council discussion Council discussion ensued with Chief Winters concerning the police team efforts at intersections for traffic enforcement, the option of the Council to continue the program at the end of two years if its is successful, and periodic evaluation of the program. City Council Meeting -7- October 18, 1977 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following voto, with the provision that there will be an evaluation report back to the Council at an appropriate time to be determined by staff: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hohel, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1769 - The purpose of this ordinance is to include a reporting AMENDING SECTIONS requirement for dealers in secondhand furniture. It has 5.38.020 F AND 5.38.050 come to the attention of the Police Department that there OF THE CHULA VISTA is some market in stolen furniture and furnishings and MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING this amendment would aid them in recovering stolen goods. TO DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS - SECOND READING The ordinance was placed on first reading on October 11, AND ADOPTION 1977. Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be on second roading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1770 - The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued AMENDING SECTION standards for architectural glazing materials which 15.08.010 OF CHAPTER became effective on July 6, 1977 and preempted the 15.08 AND SECTION states and all political subdivisions to continue in 15.52.010 OF CHAPTER effect any state safety glazing laws and the glazing 15.52 AND REPEALING sections of all building codes. The City Attorney advised SECTIONS 15.12.010 AND that all sections regulating safety glazing should be 15.12.020 OF CHAPTER deleted from the Uniform Building Code, and with the 15.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL Community Redevelopment Program, the basic building code CODE OF THE CITY OF for new buildings is used; therefore, there is no further CHULA VISTA RELATING TO need for a Dangerous Building Code. THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE The ordinance was placed on first reading on October 11, 1976 EDITION AND THE 1977. DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE 1970 EDITION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 16. REPORT ON RATIONALE In a written report, Director of Planning Peterson said FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF that the C-N zone is designed to provide convenience goods THE HOURS OF OPERATION and services to neighborhood residents and that the res- LIMITATION IN THE trietion of operational hours is designed to protect C-N ZONE (Continued adjacent residential uses from excessive traffic and from August 23, 1977) noise during evening hours. This restriction is flexible and the Planning Commission, upon finding that a com- mercial use of extended operation would not adversely affect residents, may approve such operation. City Council Meeting -9- October 18, 1977 Motion clarified Mayor Hyde clarified that the motion is for the existing P-C of record to be continued with the staff to report to the Planning Commission on amendments and that the staff be directed to examine the P-C zoning ordinance and make recommendations for modifications, through the planning process. Amendment to the motion It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Council- man Scott that the motion be amended to have the Council get from the staff in the next two weeks an updated schedule of events on how all this is going to take place. Amendment clarified Councilman Scott clarified that the intent is to have a professional opinion on how long it may take, which may include variables. Concern regarding Mayor Hyde and Councilman Egdahl expressed their concern precise schedule that this was a request for a precise schedule. Amendment carried The amendment to the main motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Main motion carried The main motion made by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Cox carried unanimously. Sam Blick, Attorney Mr. Blick asked if he could make a brief presentation Higgs, Fletcher and Mack concerning his client, Ralph Monsees, who has purchased the Koven property and is working on a subdivision map (Vista Grande Highlands). Map to be considered Mayor Hyde said that this was not the appropriate time through planning process to discuss the map and suggested that Mr. Blick arrange to have this brought before the Council through proper channels and be scheduled on a future agenda. 18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Revised Council Conference City Manager Cole distributed a revised schedule of schedule Council Conferences as directed by the Council, noting that the school fees and curbs on Telegraph Canyon Road have been scheduled for November 10 and that the presenta- tion by the Parks and Recreation Department has been reschcduled for Wednesday, November 2. Mayor Hyde said the Council would consider the revised schedule at the next meeting (October 20, 1977). REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. STATUS REPORT ON TRAFFIC Director of Public Works Robens, in a written report, PROJECTION STUDY explained the work done by City staff and County staff in developing a procedure for computerized projections of future traffic volumes in Chula Vista and outlined the problems encountered with the computer runs. He reported that refinement of the program will be accom- plished in the next few months, if it can be accomplished at all, and specific recommendations will be made to the Council concerning the appropriateness of continuing the program. City Council Meeting -10- October 18, 1977 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that the report be accepted. Council discussion The Council discussed the computerized program with Mr. Robens, who explained that staff anticipates the isola- tion and correction of problems and they will know in the next two to three months whether or not the system will work. Motion carried The motion to accept the report carried unanimously. 20. REPORT ON PROVISION At the Council's request, the staff investigated the OF BICYCLE RACKS ON possible utilization of bicycle racks on Chula Vista CHULA VISTA TRANSIT Transit buses. A written report was submitted describing BUSES the program established by San Diego Transit Corporation and utilized at selected stops in San Diego. The investigation determined that the reasons a bicyclist would travel on the bus routes would not apply in Chula Vista; therefore, it was staff's recommendation that bicycle racks not be placed on Chula Vista Transit buses at this time. Bike racks eligible In answer to a question from Councilman Cox, Transit for LTF funds Coordinator Jack Bloom said that bicycle racks could be financed through LTF funds. He also described the program as used in San Diego versus that which would be used in Chula Vista, noting the limited areas in the City that would benefit from this service (Southwestern College campus and eventually perhaps the bayfront). Councilman Cox spoke in favor of the bicycle racks on buses traveling to the Southwestern College area stating this might also encourage more people to take the bus. Mayor Hyde suggested this might be an appropriate subject for the Bicycle Committee to consider. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and refer to Bicycle and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and Committee to refer the question of buses carrying bicycles to the Bicycle Subcommittee of the Safety Commission. 21. REPORT ON SU~ER CONCERT Director of Parks & Recreation Hall submitted a report SERIES IN MEMORIAL BOWL prepared by Don Allen, Senior Recreation Supervisor in evaluation of the summer concert series. The conclusion was that the programs were successful and it was recom- mended that they be continued. Mr. Hall stated that pending direction from the Council, staff will begin advance planning for next year and develop a tentative schedule and budget for Council consideration. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that the report be accepted. Sweetwater High School Mayor Hyde said he had been contacted by Mr. James Doyle, District interested in Director of Curriculum at the Sweetwater High School summer concert program District, who expressed an interest in working with the City in the summer symphony program. The School District has received limited funds from a Federal grant and they would like to coordinate with the City in the concert program. City Council Meeting -11- October 18, 1977 Motion carried - with Councilman Egdahl included in his motion that the staff addition be directed to contact Mr. James Doyle for investigating the sharing of the costs by the High School District. Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. 22. REPORT ON PUBLIC The Council had requested that a study be made of amplifi- ADDRESS SYSTEM FOR cation systems at the Memorial Bowl. The staff submitted SPECIAL EVENTS a written report, including schematics of suggested systems and proposals received from Audio Construction, Inc., and Communications Company, Inc. The systems and proposals were checked by the Communica- tions Division of Building and Housing and Parks and Recreation staff and it was recommended that the Council direct staff to prepare a resolution authorizing staff to negotiate the purchase of a full sound system; to construct a security room in the Memorial Bowl building to house the system; and to appropriate the necessary funds of approximately $1,063.27 for System #2 from Communications Company, Inc. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Council- staff recommendation man Cox that the staff recommendation be accepted. In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl as to whether the equipment would be used in places other than Memorial Bowl, and available year around, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall said that guidelines will have to be developed for use of the system but it does have the capability of being mobile. Motion carried The motion to accept staff recommendation carried unanimously. REPORT, REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSION 23. REQUEST TO AMEND (Item No. 23 considered under Oral Communications - INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP see page 2 of the minutes.) COMMISSION BUDGET MAYOR'S REPORT League of California Mayor Hyde called attention to the League of California Cities dinner meeting Cities dinner meeting being held in E1Cajon on Thursday, October 20. Reservations need to be made with the City Clerk. Vacancy on ACCORD Mayor Hyde announced a vacancy on ACCORD due to the resignation of John O'Neill who was appointed to the Planning Commission. Mr. O'Neill was the Council's appointment and Mayor Hyde asked that this be an agenda item for the next meeting to consider the Council"appointee" to ACCORD. First meeting scheduled Mayor Hyde announced that he, the City Manager, the with Montgomery Fire Assistant Fire Chief, and Councilman Cox will be Protection District meeting with the Montgomery Fire Protection District tomorrow (October 19) for the first of the regular semi- annual meetings. City Council Meeting -12- October 18, 1977 MTDB presentation On Thursday (October 20) at 3:{)0 p.m., the Metropolitan on fixed guideway Transit Development Board will be making a presentation system - Chula Vista of the status of planning for a fixed guideway system in Library - October 20, 1977 the San Diego area. Mayor Hyde said the public is invited to attend the presentation being held in the Chula Vista Library, Conference Room C. COUNCIL CO~4ENTS Status of 450 acre Councilman Hobel asked the status of the development of portion of E1 Rancho the 450 acres on the west end of E1 Rancho del Rey. Di- del Rey rector of Planning Peterson said the report has been received from the consultant (Cooke) and staff is plan- ning to meet with ACCORD on this, as well as the plan the staff has prepared for the total E1 Rancho del Rey area, later this month or early November. Mr. Peterson said a preliminary plan has been submitted by MCS Develop- ment, Inc., together with Ray Watt for the 450 acre area and it is being processed as a preliminary subdivision map pursuant to the Resolution. A recommendation will be made to the Planning Commission on the 450 acres. Staff is also still working with the developer of E1 Rancho del Rey. Status report on Councilman Hobel said he had reviewed a report in the growth management County on the growth areas for the whole region and program for the County specifically the City of Chula Vista and its sphere of influence. In response to his request for a report on information submitted to the County by the staff, Mr. Peterson said that a report has been prepared and will be submitted to the Council at the meeting next Tuesda7 (October 25). Concern regarding Councilman Hobel expressed his concern regarding the policy for comments delays on E1 Rancho del Rey development and the fact by citizens that citizens were not permitted to speak on this item at tonight's meeting. He said it was his understanding that anyone from the community who requested to speak on any item on the agenda would not be refused, and that if comments will not be accepted, it should be so noted in advance. UN Day celebration Councilman Cox announced that there will be a United on October 24, 1977 - Nations Day celebration sponsored by the City at Salvation Army Building 7:00 p.m. in the Salvation Army Building on Monday, October 24, 1977. The Council and the public are invited. Policy on destruction Councilman Cox questioned the policy regarding the of Library Books to disposal of old library books by the Chula Vista be reviewed Library. City Manager Cole responded that the Librarian has been directed to review the policy and recommend possible revisions. Vandalism affecting Councilman Scott commented on the vandalism and distur- safety of parks bances in the City parks. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde recommendation and unanimously carried that the staff come back to the regarding vandalism Council with some recommendations as to what can be in City parks done to bring the parks back to the people and not to a small group of unrully citizens. City Council Meeting -13- October 18, 1977 Problem to be discussed City Manager Cole said this will be one of the items at meeting on November 2 discussed at the meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department on November 2, 1977. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion. Mayor Hyde withdrew the second. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. CITY CLERK Deputy City Clerk