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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/05/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. May 24, 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 Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Ad- ministrative Assistant Boyd, Transit Coordinator Conner The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes for the meetings of May 12 and 17, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. Callahan as the Council's guest BOB CALLAHAN, for the evening. He is a member of the Board of Directors COUNCIL GUEST of the Chamber of Commerce and owner of General Supply Tires in Chula Vista. b. PRESENTATION BY Mr. Campbell gave a brief status report to the Council on PORT COMMISSIONER, the Bayfront. He said the Port District staff and City C. R. CAMPBELL staff have been working on plans for additional park area at the Bayfront, and the Port District has budgeted $25,000 for the next fiscal year for compensation to the City in the event a plan is worked out for the City to maintain the landscaping. Work has begun on the "J" Street Marina and Mr. Campbell stated that consideration is being given for the contrac- tor to use parkland area for off-highway heavy equipment. Repairs would be made to the parkland area when the proj- ect is completed. c. PROCLAb~TION - Mayor Hyde read the Proclamation and presented it to Direc- NATIONAL PUBLIC tor of Public Works Robens. WORKS WEEK - May 22-28, 1977 d. PROCLA~TION - Mayor Hyde read the Proclamation calling upon all citizens DECLARING THE MONTH in Chula Vista to assist their Police Department to pre- OF JUNE 1977 AS vent, detect and report burglaries. The Proclamation was "BURGLARY PREVENTION then presented to Captain Clark of the Police Department. MONTH" ORAL CO~PJNICATIONS There were no oral communications. City Council Meeting -2- May 24, 1977 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC Grabhorn Engineering Corporation, on behalf ~f ~hei~ oli~nt~ STREET ACCESS TO San Marcos Development Company, requested Council consid- 20 LAND-LOCKED eration to provide a public street access to 20 land-locked ACRES-GRABHORN acres within the City which they are proposing to develop ENGINEERING with single family housing. The Development Company is sug- CORPORATION gesting that access be direct from Brandywine Avenue,or via the westerly extension of East Naples Street from Brandywine Avenue to a residential street to serve the project. Richard G. Grabhorn Mr. Grabhorn referred to his letter of May 5, 1977 outlining Grabhorn Engineering Corp. the benefits the developer felt the City would have if the 7364 E1 Cajon Blvd. property can be developed. He asked if the Council could San Diego, CA 92115 indicate whether or not they would be willing to exercise their powers of eminent domain to provide access to the land-locked area. Eminent domain discussed In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Director of with Mr. Grabhorn by staff Public Works Robens said eminent domain has been discussed with Mr. Grabhorn. Staff had indicated that if the devel- opment plans are in accordance with the plans of the City and approved by the Council, and if the Council determines it is in the best interest of the community, and the devel- oper is unable to reach agreement with other property owners for access, that in the past the City has exercised its power of eminent domain. Mr. Robens said staff felt it would not be appropriate to do so at this time. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning: 1) the general cir- culation elements in this area; 2) what the best access would be; 3) that the cost of eminent domain procedures, if that is necessary, would be paid by the developer; and, 4) whether the Planning Department had considered this matter. The Council discussed its policy on eminent do- main and concurred that any commitment in this instance would be premature at this time. Motion to restate policy It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman on eminent domain Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the City of Chula Vista restate its policy of being willing to use eminent domain if the City believes that a devel- opment is appropriate and in the best interest of the City. b. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC Mr. Rudolf Hradecky of Bonita and the Allen School Parent/ CONTROLS IN THE AREA Teacher's Club outlined their concerns on the traffic con- OF THE INTERSECTION ditions at Otay Lakes Road and Allen School Lane/Camino OF ALLEN SCHOOL LANE Elevado intersection. They asked that traffic controls be AND OTAY LAKES ROAD installed and other measures be taken to ensure the safety of school children in this area. Director of Public Works Robens said that a study is being conducted of this intersection and a school crossing sign will be erected north of Allen School Lane. The installa- tion of a flashing yellow light is also under investigation and the cost would be relatively inexpensive. City Council Meeting -3- May 24, 1977 Motion to install It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox flashing light that staff be directed to proceed to install the flashing yellow light as suggested. In answer to query from Councilman Cox regarding the speed limit, Mr. Robens said that a speed study showed the appro- priate speed is 50 mph to the sign and 40 mph beyond. How- ever~ due to the bend in the roadway, staff feels a 40 mph speed limit sign can be installed south of the bend. An ordinance is being prepared for Council consideration to make this change. Addition to motion Mayor Hyde moved to include reduction of the speed limit in the motion. Councilman Cox agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously by those present. c. LETTER OF RESIGNATION- Mr. Ochs, Chairman of the Safety Commission, stated he will DORANCE L. OCHS, be moving from the City and submitted his resignation cf- SAFETY COMMISSION fective June 1, 1977. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott resignation and unanimously carried by those present that the letter of resignation be accepted with regrets and that a letter of appreciation for Mr, Ochs services be prepared. d. REQUEST FOR CHANGE TO Mr. Arnold Ramsey of 415 "D" Street, Chula Vista, suggested "DOWNTOWNER" BUS ROUTE various changes in the shuttle bus route which he felt would improve the service and only extend the route about one mile. Staff has responded to Mr. Ramsey noting that his suggestions were considered in the design of the shut- tle ~oute but had to be rejected at this time due to the lack of buses. Motion to file It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be filed. e. REQUEST TO HOLD Cub Scout Pack 194 are planning their first annual Cub- CUBMOBILE DERBY - mobile race on July 9, 1977. They asked permission to JULY 9, 1977 have Robert Avenue and East 'T' Street to Claire Avenue closed off!'from 8:00 a.m. until $:00 p.m. for the race. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and request unanimously carried by those present that the request be approved subject to staff conditions and coordination. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. PUBLIC HEARING - In a written report, Director of Planning Peterson noted CONSIDERATION OF PRE- that the 8.74 acres generally bounded by Bonita Road, ghe ZONING AND REZONING 8.7 1-80S/Bonita Road interchange, Vista Drive and Bonita Glen ACRES ON THE SOUTH Drive are primarily vacant and consist of both incorporated SIDE OF BONITA ROAD and unincorporated territories variously zoned E-l, R-I, BETWEEN BONITA GLEN R-3 and C-C-D. In an effort to improve the land use pat- DRIVE AND 1-80S FROM tern of the East Chula Vista-Bonita area, the Council re- E-i, R-l, R-3 AND cently redesignated the 8.74 acres in question from "Vis- C-C-D TO C-C-P itor Commercial" to "Retail Commercial" on the plan dia- (Continued from 5/10/77) gram of the Chula Vista General Plan. City Council Meeting -4- May 24, 1977 The proposed prezoning and rezoning would be consistent with the General Plan and the staff and the Planning Com- mission recommended approval in accordance with Resolution PCZ-77-C. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and until June 7, 1977 unanimously carried by those present that this public hear- ing be continued to the meeting of June 7, 1977. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - Director Planning explained a of Peterson in written re- CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC port that the territory of the Bonita Glen Specific Plan PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF is virtually self-contained and has a natural capability 8.7 ACRES ON THE SOUTH to accommodate the specific plan process which is designed SIDE OF BONITA ROAD to promote higher levels of land use and design flexibility BETWEEN BONITA GLEN than conventional zoning regulations. The Bonita Glen Spe- DRIVE AND 1-805 cific Plan regulations encourage coordinative planning on (Continued from 5/10/77) the part of the several owners to promote the joint solu- tion to triffic, parking and environmental problems. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and to June 7, 1977 unanimously carried by those present that this public hear- ing be continued to the meeting of June 7, 1977. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde VACATION OF EASEMENT opened the public hearing. FOR SEWER AND WATER PURPOSES ACROSS LOTS The property owner, Dunphy Construction Company, has re- 11 AND 12 OF BLOCK 2 quested vacation of the easement in connection with a lot OF SWEETWATER VALLEY adjustment plat being processed to consolidate Lots 11 and INDUSTRIAL PARK (123 12 of Block 2 in Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park to per- PRESS LANE) mit construction of a building across the lot lines. The Company will grant new easements for sewer and water pur- poses and new sewer and water mains will be constructed as a condition of vacating the existing easement. Director of Public Works Robens said that California-Ameri- Can Water Company owns the water line in the easement, and they have no objections to the vacation. Staff recommended that the vacation be approved. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman ordering vacation of Scott and unanimously carried by those present that staff easement be directed to bring back a resolution ordering the vaca- tion of the sewer and water easement. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. SEWER EASEMENT VACATION IN LOT Bill Gentry, the developer of Gentry Glen Condominiums, 14, 1/4 SECTION has relocated the existing sewer main in accordance with 136, CHULA VISTA approved plans and granted the City a new sewer easement MAP 505 (75 THIRD AVENUE) which was accepted by the City Council on April 29, 1977. Vacation of the orginial sewer easement conforms with the approved precise plan. City Council Meeting -5- May 24, 1977 Director of Public Works Robens said that the purposes of this vacation and realignment of the sewer is so that the sewer does not go under any building which the developer is constructing. The utility companies have been contacted and they have no objections. Staff recommended approval. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman ordering vacation of Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the staff easement be directed to prepare a resolution ordering the vacation of the sewer easement and submit the resolution to the City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the Con- sent Calendar be approved and adopted. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8633 - In April 1977 the developer of Rancho Robinhood Unit No. 3 ACCEPTING REPORT Subdivision submitted a petition for the formation of an DECLARING THE CITY'S open space district in accordance with the City Code. The INTENTION TO ESTABLISH contents of the petition meets the requirements of Section CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE 17.08.110 DISTRICT NO. 8, AND SETTING THE TIME AND A preliminary report was prepared by the Director of Parks PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON and Recreation and the Director of Public Works early this month concerning the estimated annual maintenance cos~, the assessment cost for each dwelling unit and the review pro- cedures. The staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval and the resolution sets June 14, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers as the time and place for the public hear- ing regarding the formation of Open Space District No. 8. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8634 - By letter dated April 29, 1977 Mr. Paul Thomas requested EXEMPTING, WITH that 282 Palomar Street, site of the future der Wiener~ CONDITIONS, 282 PALOMAR ~chnitze~,be granted exemption from the moratorium on oc- STREET FROM THE CASTLE cupancy permits in the Castle Park area. PARK OCCUPANCY PERMIT MORATORIUM Staff responded in a written report, attached to the reso- lution as "Exhibit A", and recommended that exemption be granted subject to the recommendations as outlined in the report. Mr. Thomas was contacted and indicated that the solution as suggested by staff is satisfactory. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8635 - The Environmental Review Committee has required, as a miti- APPROVING AGREEMENT gating circumstance in order to recommend a negative decla- BETWEEN THE CITY OF ration on an apartment project to be constructed on Roosevelt CHULA VISTA AND Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, that the apartment GERALD R. LaLANDE AND developers execute an agreement to be recorded waiving all JOE BORDI WAIVING ALL rights to protest any assessment proceeding utilized to wid- RIGHTS TO PROTEST A en Roosevelt Street to its full width. 1911 ACT OR 1915 ACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF The agreement has been prepared and executed by the apart- ROOSEVELT STREET IN THE ment developers. CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) City Council Meeting -6- May 24, 1977 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8636 - The 1977-78 Block Grant Application is being reviewed by AMENDING RESOLUTION HUD personnel. They have informed the City that revised NO. 8492 WHICH APPROVED directives have been issued and the City's program, as sub- THE SUBMISSION OF AN mitted, does not meet the new interpretations. Two projects APPLICATION TO THE totalling $675,000 were questioned: the Third Avenue Street DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Improvement - $325,000 and Land Acquisition adjacent to the AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR park in the downtown area - $350,000. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND Staff recommended that the $675,000 be re-programmed to AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO quire blighted property within the Collins project area and EXECUTE DOCUMENTS for the associated relocation costs. HUD officials indicated RELATING TO SAME that such a transfer would be acceptable. It was also recommended that the City's application be re- vised by decreasing the allocation for Administration from $50,000 to $30,000 and increasing the allocation for Local Option by the same amount - from $31,500 to Ssi,s00. In answer to a query from Councilman scott, Director of Community Development Desrochers said that the Adminis- tration for HUD may soften some of their interpretations. Item not a public Mayor Hyde announced that this is not a public hearing; hearing, but comments however, anyone in the audience who had any comments they from audience permitted wnuld like to make regarding this item, would be welcome to do so. Sid Morris Mr. Morris spoke against the redevelopment of Third Avenue. 862 Cedar Avenue He said this is eventually paid by the taxpayers and was a Chula Vista use of energy and money that should be conserved. Joy Sheresh Ms. Sheresh asked if the monies being diverted were those 688 Robert Avenue to be used for the improvement of sidewalk ramps for the Chula Vista handicapped. Council responded that the wheelchair ramps were coming from different funds and would still be done. She complimented the Council on their action in considering the handicapped. Suggestion for Mayor City Attorney Lindberg noted that the Deputy City Clerk to read headings of had laryngitis and was unable to read the headings of the resolutions and resolutions and ordinances. He suggested the Council, by ordinances minute action, recognize that the reading of the headings by the Mayor meets the requirements of the Charter. Motion for Mayor It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde to read headings and unanimously carried by those present that the Mayor perform this function. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was (Item 11) waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting -7- May 24, 1977 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8657 - City and County staffs have prepared an agreement to con- APPROVING AGREEMENT tinue the Chula Vista Transit operation (parts of Route $ BETWEEN THE CITY OF and S) in unincorporated County areas, and for the County CHULA VISTA AND THE to reimburse the City for the cost of these services, for COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO the fiscal year 1977-78. The revised agreement accounts TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR for minor changes to the subject routes; for increased costs BUS SERVICE PROVIDED in the ensuing year; and for revised revenue credit esti- BY CHULA VISTA TRANSIT mates based on historical patronage/revenue data. IN COUNTY AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR The County will draw from its Local Transportation Fund TO EXECUTE SAID monies to make payment for these services. AGREEMENT City in compliance with In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Transit Coordi- Public Utilities Commission nator Connor said that the City is still in conformance with (PUC) regulations the PUC regulation regarding operations of the transit sys- tem outside of the City limits. However, he further stated that this regulation has either been repealed or revised so that it is no longer applicable, which was verified with the Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) last week. (The CPO administers the regulations of the PUC.) Mr. Connor did not have information on the background of this change. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde on PUC regulation and unanimously carried that the staff bring a report back on the PUC's 10% requirement regarding Chula Vista Transit System (operations outside of the City limits). 15. RESOLUTION NO. 8658 - The bid proposal for the construction of a storm drain in ACCEPTING BIDS AND Broadway between "J" and "K" Streets was bid with three AWARDING CONTRACT alternates: (1) reinforced concrete pipe; (2) corrugated FOR STORM DRAIN IN steel pipe; and (5) asbestos cement pipe. The City reserved BROADWAY BETWEEN "J" the right to award a contract for any of the three alter~ AND "K" STREETS, BLOCK nates. GRANT PROJECT The following bids were received on May 12, 1977:  Carver Corporation, Santee $47,389.50 $45,317.66 $50,384.66 Waiter Il. Barber & Son, La Mesa -- 62,499.35 Cameron Bros. Cons. Co., San Diego 75,9~4.55 Metro-Young Cons., San Diego 95,300.00 95,300.00 -- Staff recommended that the Council (1) authorize transfer of $6,465.22 from Project BG-55, Local Option, to Project BG-27, Broadway Storm Drain; (2) authorize the expenditure of $52,000 from Project BG-27; and (5) award contract to Carver Corporation in the amount of $47,589.50 for Alternate 1. (Carver Corporation was the low bidder for all three alternates.) City Council Meeting -8- May 24, 1977 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 14. RESOLUTION - The Council appropriated $2,000 for consulting services to APPROVING AGREEMENT design an accounting system for Chula Vista Transit opera- BETWEEN THE CITY OF tions. Two responding consultants for proposals indicated CHULA VISTA AND that they would not be able to perform a satisfactory job ARTHUR ANDERSEN AND for the budgeted amount. They were asked to prepare a COMPANY FOR PROFES- proposal with an appropriate scope of work, for minimum SIONAL SERVICES AND cost. The Arthur Andersen and Company proposal addressed AUTHORIZING THE the issues properly for a proposed total cost of $4,400. MAYOR TO EXECUTE The Transit Division has sufficient funds in Object Account SAID AGREEMENT 5201. Need for agreement Councilman Cox questioned the need to expend $4,400 to set questioned up an accounting procedure and asked if the staff could review accounting systems used in other cities and set up procedures for Chula Vista. City unable to Director of Public Works Robens responded that this was monitor costs discussed with the Director of Finance and the City auditor at this time and it was determined this could not be done as the situa- tion is unique with the City contracting with Aztec Bus Lines for bus services. At this time there is no way to monitor the cost of operation and relate it to the level of service provided. Council discussion Council discussion ensued including (1) benefit of the accounting system to Aztec at City cost; (2) whether the system is needed for mandated requirements for State and Federal funds; (3) whether Aztec could provide the neces- sary information to the City; (4) it is anticipated that the City will own and operate the buses in 12 to 18 months; and (5) the City can use the system when it takes over op- erations. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present. Speaking against Councilman Cox spoke against the resolution stating that resolution he felt the accounting system that the City could utilize for the transit system is basically one that is utilized by other transit properties and could be set up by staff. Motion to table It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that this item be tabled. City Council Meeting ~9~ May 24, 1977 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1748 - On May 10, 1977 the Board of Appeals and Advisors held a AMENDING SECTIONS hearing on the adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 15.28.010, 15.28.020, Edition with amendments, and recommended that the Council 15.28.030, 15.28.040, adopt the Code as amended. The amendments contain provi- 15.28.050, 15.28.060, sions for the required installation of water saving devices 15.28.070, 15.28.080, and extended use of plastic plumbing. 15.28.090, 15.28.100 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 15.28.110, 15.28.120 AND 15.28.130 OF CHAPTER 15.28 AND REPEALING 13.36.010, 13.36.020, 13.36.030 OF CHAPTER 13.36 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 13.40.010, 13.40.020, 13.40.030, 13.40.040, 13.40.050 OF CHAPTER 13.40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1976 EDITION - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be first reading placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Nobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1747 - On November 18, 1976 Robert J. Eerebout filed a petition APPROVING THE for annexation to the City of Chula Vista of 1.6 acres of ANNEXATION TO THE property located on the east side of Third Avenue between CITY OF CERTAIN Moss Street and Naples Street. On May 2, 1977 LAFCO ap- UNINHABITED TERRI- proved the annexation. TORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE EEREBOUT ANNEXATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting -10- May 24, 1977 17. RESOLUTION - At the May 10 Council meeting, Mr. De Lucia discussed a APPROVING AMENDMENT drainage problem on his property which lies within the area TO THE GENERAL PLAN under consideration for this General Plan amendment. He FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.9 indicated concerns due to the treatment of storm waters, ACRES LOCATED IN THE principally by the City of National City, and the effect of SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF this treatment on his property. The Council referred this 30TH STREET AND EDGEMERE matter to the staff for a report in two weeks. AVENUE, FROM RESEARCH AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL TO RETAIL CO~qERCIAL Further stud7 needed Staff has met with Mr. De Lucia and with the National City on complex problem staff and discussed the problem. The problem is complex, and among other things involves diversion of waters onto Mr. De Lucia's property. Further investigation is needed for a full understanding of the elements involved and staff has recommended that this item be continued to June 21, 1977. The Planning Department and Mr. De Lucia have indicated this would be satisfactory. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott until June 21 and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be continued until the meeting of June 21, 1977. 18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Request for City Manager Cole requested that the Council hold on Execu- Executive Session rive Session to consider personnel negotiations and litiga- tion matters at end of the regular agenda. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde Executive Session and unanimously carried by those present that an Executive Session be held as suggested by the City Manager. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. REPORT ON FINANCING During Block Grant hearings, $325,000 was allocated for OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS the upcoming fiscal year for the reconstruction of public FOR THIRD AVENUE improvements from "E" Street to "G" Street along Third Avenue. During the HUD review process, the proposed expen- diture was denied. Other sources Without the Community Development funding, other sources of funding would be: (A) Tax Increment financing; (B) Public Works monies; and (C) Federal Revenue Sharing. Revenue Sharing Staff recommended that Council consider (C) during budget funds recommended deliberations, pointing out that the Redevelopment Agency by staff could borrow the funds and, when sufficient tax increments have been generated or tax allocation bonds have been sold, the loan could be repaid. With the repaid funds, the City has the opportunity to allocate the funds without restric- tion. City Council Meeting ~11- May 24, 1977 Steve Owens Mr. Owens, President-Elect of the Town Centre Business and 272 Church Avenue Professional Association, read a letter from the Associa- Chula Vista tion requesting that the Council seek other sources of funding to complete the improvements on Third Avenue as planned. He said he was also representing the Association in recommending that Revenue Sharing funds be used to im- prove sidewalks and landscaping on Third Avenue and that it was urgent that this be done this fiscal year or the strong support from the business community may be withdrawn. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the Council accept the staff recommendation (to consider Method "C" during budget deliberations). 20. REIMBURSEM£NT OF In reviewing the City's 1976 Block Grant Performance Report, BLOCK GRANT FUNDS the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) con- AND REPROGR/h~ING cluded that certain funds were expended upon ineligible OF SAID FUNDS activities: the Community Schools Program and activities associated with Economic Development. HUD has requested that the City reimburse the Block Grant in the amount or $10,796 and that reimbursement be accomplished by May 31, 1977. Transfer of Staff recommended that the reimbursement be accomplished funds recommended by transferring funds from the General Roca Park Capital Improvement Project account to the appropriate Block Grant account. HUD has informed staff that such a reimbursement would be in accordance with the rules and regulations. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the staff recommendation be accepted. 21. REPORT ON SPEED In April 1977 the Council considered a recommendation by LIMIT SIGNS WITHIN the Safety Commission to remove all speed limit signs SCHOOL DISTRICTS higher than 25 mph within marked school zones and referred this matter to staff. The Traffic Engineering Division has investigated the streets adjacent to the schools in Chula Vista and has determined that there are 24 speed limit signs higher than 25 mph within school zones (all are either 30 or 35 mph). Removal or relocation Staff recommended the removal or relocation of speed limit of signs recommended signs in school zones higher than 25 mph whenever possible so as not to confuse the motorist, but to maintain accept- able intervals between speed limit signs. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the Council accept the staff recommendation. City Council Meeting -12- May 24, 1977 MAYOR'S REPORT League of California Mayor Hyde reminded the Council that Chula Vista will be Cities dinner meeting the host City for the League of California Cities monthly in Chula Vista meeting on June 16, 1977 at the Lions Community Center. He said arrangements have been made for direction of traf- fic to park in the parking area to the east, in the shop- ping area. A Police Reserve will be there to direct peo- ple to the parking area. City invited to send Mayor Hyde referred to a letter from Supervisor Hamilton representative to noting that the County holds legislative conferences every County legislative Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to discuss matters that are pending conferences in the State Legislature. He has invited the City to send a representative to attend the meetings. Councilman Hobel said he will attend or bring back the results of actions taken when he cannot attend. COUNCIL COMMENTS Legislative report Councilman Cox reported on the recommendations of the Legislative Committee concerning three bills currently being considered by the State Legislature. Assembly Bill 663 would change the four-fifths vote neces- sary to remove a member of the Port Commission and make it a simple majority vote. (Thc terms of the commissioners will still be four years.) The Legislative Committee rec- ommended that the four-fifths vote be retained and that a letter be sent in opposition to AB 663. Motion to send letter It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde opposing AB 663 that a letter be forwarded in opposition to AB 663. Council discussion followed concerning pros and cons of having a four-fifths vote to remove a Port Commissioner when only a three-fifths vote is required for appointment. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Hobel Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Egdahl Senate Bill 164 passed Councilman Cox said Senate Bill 164 regarding compulsory Senate Committee and binding arbitration has passed the Senate Committee and has been sent to the Senate Floor without an appropria- tion for state-mandated local costs. The Legislative Com- mittee recommended that the Mayor contact Senator Mills by phone and urge him to oppose this legislation. Motion for Mayor to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman contact Senator Mills Scott and unanimously carried by those present that Mayor to oppose bill Hyde contact Senator Mills as recommended. City Council Meeting -13~ May 24, 1977 Support of AB 220 Councilman Cox said that Assembly Bill 220 concerns the recommended location of liquefied natural gas facilities on the coast of Southern California. This legislation authorizes the State agency to preempt local government rule regarding location and approval of the facility over the objections of local agencies. The Legislative Committee recommended support of this bill in view of the problems on energy being beyond the total concern of any one locality. Modifications being Councilman Hobel noted that there is another bill concern- proposed to AB 220 lng this matter - Senate Bill 1081 - and that there are and SB 1081 modifications being proposed to both bills. He felt it would be premature for the Council to take a position at this time. Motion to defer action It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman on AB 220 and SB 1081 Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the Council defer action on SB 1081 and AB 220 until further information is received. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. for personnel negotiations and litigation matters and reconvened at 9:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 1977 (joint meeting with Safety Commission) and to the Council Conference on Tuesday, May 31, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. (to begin budget deliberations). JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk i /