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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/03/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. March 22, 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, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Personnel Bigge, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Administrative Analyst Dennison The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Scott followed by a moment of silent meditation. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of March 15 and 16, 1977 be ap- proved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Matherly Mr. Matherly voiced his objections to the nomination of 402 Oaklawn Avenue Rose Bird for Chief Justice of the California Supreme Chula Vista, CA 92010 Court, and spoke in favor of capital punishment. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES 2. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE opened the public hearing. PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 77 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX ON WEST SIDE OF EDGEMERE In January 1977 the City Council amended the zoning map AVENUE SOUTH OF ROUTE 54 on this 3~ acre site on the west side of Edgemere Avenue, approximately across from the entrance to the KOA camp- ground, from R-5 to R-3-P-20, and under this zoning, the property can accommodate a maximum of 77 units. In September 1976 the Planning Commission adopted Environmental Impact Report EIR-76-5 relating to the apartment develop- ment on the site and the Environmental Review Committee determined that the current proposed project is exempt from further environmental review. On February 23, 1977 the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Council approve the precise plan for the construction of the 77 unit apartment in accordance with their Resolution No. PCM-?7-S subject to 16 conditions. Director of Planning Peterson outlined the precise plan detailing the parking, a proposed six foot high zoning wall at the top of the slope along the westerly property line, and the applicant's option to construct a zoning wall or fence on the north side of the development. City Council Meeting -2- March 22, 1977 William Hedenkamp Mr. Hedenkamp said that the precise plan was in conformance Architect with all of the development guidelines for the property and V & V Development in some instances exceed requirements as to set backs and 1400 Sixth Avenue buffer areas. Landscaping will cover approximately 56 San Diego percent of the site. It is the intent of the developer to sign a surety agreement to install public improvements at the time the City improves Edgemere Avenue. Dean Smith Mr. Smith asked that the Council withhold making a decision 276 Sea Vale Street on the precise plan for this property until the report of Chula Vista the Board of Ethics is heard concerning the alleged con- flict of interest problem in connection with the vote on the change of zone for this area. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the role of the Board of Ethics in this matter and it was determined there was no legal reason to invalidate the decision of the Council concerning the zone change. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8543 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl~ the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and FOR DEVELOPMENT OF adopted by the following vote, to-wit: BRENTWOOD ARMS ON WEST SIDE OF EDGEMERE AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox~ Scott AVENUE, SOUTH OF Noes: None ROUTE 54 Absent: Councilman Hobel 3. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF REZONING opened the public hearing. 868, 872, 876 HALECREST DRIVE FROM R-S-G TO R-1 In June 1972 the subject property containing 0.54 acres was rezoned from R-3 to R-3-G, and in October 1975 the property was subdivided into three lots on which three single family hom¢~ were constructed under a conditional use permit. The General Plan designation of this property was changed from high density residential (13-23 DU/acre) to medium density residential (4-12 DU/acre) in November 1976 by Council action on General Plan Amendment GPA-76-6 in recognition of the property's development at a lower density. To bring the zoning map into conformance with the General Plan, as required by State law, the staff and the Planning Commission recommended that the property be rezoned from R-5-G to R-i, in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-77-F. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -3- March 22, 1977 a. ORDINANCE NO. 1735 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be AMENDING ZONING MAP OR placed on its first reading and that the reading of the MAPS ESTABLISHED BY text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 868, AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hyde 872, 876 HALECREST FROM Noes: None R-3-G TO R-1 - FIRST Absent: Councilman Itobel READING 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT opened the public hearing. TO TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FREESTANDING Director of Planning Peterson noted the Council's concern POLE SIGNS IN THE C-N ZONE over the potential proliferation of freestanding signs in neighborhood shopping districts because the present regu- lations allow one freestanding sign for "Each lot, commer- cial complex, or building designed for occupancy by more than one business." In July 1976 the Council considered the Planning Commission's recommendation that the word "lot" be deleted; however, the Council referred the matter back to the Planning Department for additional suggestions. On February 23, 1977 the Planning Commission adopted a resolution establishing a policy allowing additional interim signing for partially developed C-N centers under the planned signing program procedure and recommended that the Council approve a zoning text amendment in accordance with their Resolution PCA-76-11. Signs limited in C-N zone Mr. Peterson explained that under the existing regulations, with lots in the C-N zones varying from 1 to 4, that there could be as many as four separate freestanding signs in a neighborhood shopping center, which was not the intent at the time the new sign ordinance was adopted. It is recommended that this be corrected to allow for one free- standing pole sign for each neighborhood shopping center, unless that center already ha5 a service station with a separate freestanding sign; a second sign would then be allowed to identify the center. Nobel Gay Mr. Gay expressed hi5 objection to the ordinance in that Owner of property at he did not think the sign should be limited to identifies- Melrose and Orange tion for five tenants. He also took exception to the (C-N zone) wording that a shopping center" . consists of one or more contiguous parcels . , "where private ownerships may cause problems when the first owner puts up the first pole sign and others are ]eft out.  Council discussion Council discussion ensued including priority for tenant identification, procedures for approving signs involving more than one parcel, limits on size of signs and lettering, consideration of traffic hazards (detraction of motorist) and variance provisions from fixed requirements in cases of hardship. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Ceuneil Meeting -4- March 22, 1977 a. ORDINANCE NO. 1734 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be AMENDING SECTION placed on its first reading and that the reading of the 19.30.040 OF CHAPTER text be waived by unanimous consent of those present. 19.30 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: RELATING TO FREE- STANDING SIGNS IN THE AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl C-N ZONE - FIRST Noes: None READING Absent: Councilman Hobel CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8544 - By Resolution 8447, on December 21, 1976, the City Council SETTING DATES FOR PROPERTY established an underground utility district on "F" Street TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND from Fourth Avenue to Church Avenue. The San Diego Gas SERVICE AND REMOVAL OF and Electric Company has informed the City that they pro- OVERHEAD FACILITIES - "F" pose to start construction on undergrounding the utilities STREET, FOURTH AVENUE TO on June 6, 1977 and complete construction on December 30, CHURCH AVENUE 1977. It was recommended that July 11, 1977 be established as the date by which customers are to be ready to be served from the underground system, and December 30, 1977 as the date that all poles within the district shall be removed. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8545 - One of the conditions for the approval of tentative parcel APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN map No. 15-76 is for the subdivider to construct the public THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND improvements on "D" Street and along the unnamed street HENRY F. AND AGNES LOUISE {Las Flores Drive) prior to the recordation of the final JAHN FOR THE COMPLETION OF parcel map. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jahn have executed a sub- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR division agreement and a lien agreement in the amount of TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15-76 $43,000 to serve as a performance guarantee. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8546 - G. Spikes Masonry and Cement Contractor has completed the ACC£PTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- construction for the installation of sidewalk ramps on MENTS - THIRD AVEN~E Third Avenue, "E" to "G" Streets. A final inspection was SIDEWALK RAMPS, "E" TO "G" made on March 10, 1977 and the work had been completed in STREET an acceptable manner.  8. RESOLUTION NO. 8547 - On January 6, 1977 the Sweetwater Community College ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO District Board of Trustees adopted a resolution conveying CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY to the City of Chula Vista certain real property (described FROM THE SWEETWATER as Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 5481, as filed in the San CO~{UNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Diego County R¢corder's office) for the creation of a FOR A HORTICULTURE GARDEN horticultural garden park. Use of the property is re- PARK stricted to an educational, recreational display garden City Council Meeting -5- March 22, 1977 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8548 - The City acts as liaison between the youth baseball/ APPROVING USE AGREEMENTS softball leagues and the school districts (high school BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA and elementary) for the purpose of procuring the use of VISTA AND YOUTH BASEBALL facilities on school district properties for practice LEAGUES: CHULA VISTA and/or game sites. Facility use agreements have been BOBBY SOX; CHULA VISTA MISS developed in order to define the specific responsibilities SOFTBALL AMERICA; SWEET- of the City and each baseball league and include the WATER MISS SOFTBALL AMERICA; assignments for practice and game sites for the 1977 CHULA VISTA AMERICAN LITTLE playing season. LEAGUE AND SENIOR LEAGUE; CHULA VISTA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE; SOUTH BAY LITTLE LEAGUE AND SENIOR LEAGUE; PARKVIEW LITTLE LEAGUE AND SENIOR LEAGUE: NORTH PONY LEAGUE; AND SOUTH PONY LEAGUE, AND AUTttORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID USE AGREEMENTS (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8549 - The following bids were received on March 7, 1977 for ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING the construction of street lights on Broadway between "E" CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION and "F" Streets (in conjunction with utility undergrounding). OF STREET LIGHTS ON BROADWAY BETWEEN "E" AND Arrow Electric, Lemon Grove $ 9,980.00 "F" STREETS Mace Service, San Diego 12,524.00 Perry Electric, Spring Valley 11,890.20 Select Electric, San Diego 11,930.00 It was recommended that the bid be awarded to Arrow Electric of Lemon Grove, the low bidder, in the amount of $9,980. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes; None Absent: Councilman Hobel 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8550 - On March 10, 1977 the following bids were received for ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING the construction of a storm drain on Quintard Street from CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN ON First Avenue to west of Second Avenue: QUINTARD STREET (The proposal was bid with three alternates: 1) Reinforced I concrete pipe; 2) Corrugated steel pipe; and 3) Asbestos cement pipe). Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 Cameron Brothers, Construction Co. $ 89,399.88 $ -- $ -- Carver Corporation, gantee 90,900.85 90,353.57 92,883.68 V. E, Posey, Spring Valley 100,311.13 98,828.63 105.472.25 E1 Cajon Grading & Engineering, E.C. 100~628.35 97,775.50 -- Metro Young Const. San Diego 101,206.00 102,388.00 -- Long Marker g Howley, Spring Valley 102,881.30 101,571.35 -- City Council Meeting -6- March 22, 1977 It was recommended that the bid be awarded in the amount of $89,399.88 to Cameron Brothers Construction Company, Inc. the low bidder, for Alternate No. 1, reinforced concrete pipe. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8551 - On February 17, 1976, by Resolution No. 8060, the City APPROVING TRANSFER OF Council approved a cooperative agreement with the County GAS TAX FUNDS FROM GAS of San Diego for participating in the cost of widening TAX PROJECT GTS5 TO Main Street from Fresno Avenue east to the 1-805 Freeway. PROJECT GT33 - MAIN STREET RIGHT OF WAY In accordance with Section 3 of the agreement, the City must reimburse the County for the necessary right of way and acquisition costs related thereto. The cost of the right of way is $83,014.00 and the County's cost for acquisition is $30,291.25 for a total of $113,305.25. The Capital Improvement Program was budgeted in account GT33 in the amount of $95,000 for this project, thus an additional $18,305.25 in Gas Tax funds must be transferred to cover the City's total right of way cost. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Counci]man Hobel 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8552 - For many years City employees have been allowed to serve ESTABLISHING AN on Civil Service examination boards for other government ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY ON agencies. This practice has become essential to the EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION City's own Civil Service selection processes which rely ON CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINA- to a significant extent on employees of other public TION BOARDS OF OTHER agencies reciprocating with service on the City's boards. AGENCIES The resolution establishes a policy procedure. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott · Noes: None ! Absent: Councilman Hobel 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8553 - The employment contract with Mr. Adolph A. Bigge, Personnel APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Director of the City, will expire I4arch 31, 1977. The THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND resolution renews his contract for another year. ADOLPH A. BIGGE AS PERSONNEL CONSULTANT TO DIRECT THE PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT City Council Meeting -7- March 22, 1977 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1735 - A significant change in the ordinance was the addition of AMENDING SECTIONS "lodging house" to those places requiring annual permits 15.20.010, 15.20.020, and housing inspections, with "lodging house" defined in 15.20.030, 15.20.040, the Uniform Building Code as any building or portion thereof 15.20.050 OF CHAPTER containing not more than five guest rooms, and as such, 15.20 OF THE CNULA VISTA subject to an annual permit and inspection the same as MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING apartment houses, motels and hotels. TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Scott that this ordinance be placed first reading 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: Mayor Scott, Councilmen EgdahI, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1736 - The Board of Appeals and Advisors had no objections to the AMENDING SECTIONS adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 Edition. 15.16.010, 15.16.020, With the energy crisis, the new code will allow the City 15.16.030, AND REPEALING to take advantage of new engineering and design systems SECTIONS 15.16.040, and materials in requirements for comfort heating and 15.16.050, 15.16.060, cooling systems. 15.16.070, 15.16.080, 15.16.090, 15.16.100 AND 15.16.110 OF CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION AND APPENDIX A, CHAPTER 22 OF APPENDIX B, AND APPENDIX C - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Scott that this ordinance be placed first reading 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: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting -8- March 22, 1977 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1737 - Approximately one year ago, the Public Utilities Commission AMENDING SECTION approved a revision to Rule 31 of the San Diego Gas and 15.32.120 OF CHAPTER Electric Company, which was modified to provide for the 15.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA undergrounding of transmission £acilities in undergrounding MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING districts. TO FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM UNDERGROUNDING The ordinance modifies the City Code in such a manner as REQUIREMENTS - FIRST to be compatible with the revised Rule 31 of the utility READING company. These revisions would affect developers only in those instances where projects are located within under- grounding districts. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Mayor Scott that this ordinance be 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: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel CONTINUED MATTER AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 18. STATUS REPORT - At the meeting of February 15, 1977 the Council continued RECOMMENDATION FOR THIRD consideration of the recommendation for the Third Avenue AVENUE ~29 BUS STOP CHANGE #29 bus stop change until the Town Centre Project Area Committee and the Parking Place Commission had an oppor- tunity to review the redevelopment plans and the use of the blocks between Center Street and "F" Street and Third and Fourth Avenues. Recommendation to eliminate The Town Centre Project Area Committee and the Parking bus stops at Third and Place Commission at recent meetings voted to recommend the Davidson elimination of the bus stops, northbound and southbound, at Davidson from the traffic pattern on Third Avenue, with the load to be absorbed at the "E" Street and "F" Street bus stops. It was also recommended that the Center Street bus stop be reconsidered at the time redevelopment takes place. Staff concurred with the recommendation providing that the bus stop is established at Third and "F" Street for southbound buses prior to the elimination of the stops, northbound and southbound, at Third and Davidson. (There is an existing bus stop for northbound buses presently at Third and "F"). The staff also concurred with reconsidera- tion of the bus stop on Center at the time of redevelopment. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman recommendations Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the staff recommendation be accepted. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 19. REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION At Council direction, the staff investigated the modes of OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS transportation available for those persons in the City who are handicapped by reason of permanent or temporary physical disability, but who do not require transporta- tion as a "lie down" patient. City Council Meeting -9- March 22, 1977 No provision in City Code In a written report, City Manager Cole described the for transportation of Municipal Code provisions for ambulance and taxicab handicapped persons in service in the City and said that due to present code van or chair car service requirements, the City has been unable to issue a normal business license to "Chair There" type operators; and Bay Cities Ambulance has indicated they do not now, nor do they in the future, intend to provide any modified level of transportation. Staff conclusions It was staff's conclusion that 1) there is no reason to regulate or overly control transportation for handicapped persons except to require minimum but adequate public liability insurance, maximum age of equipment used, and the right to reasonable inspection of equipment; and 2) that the Municipal Code be amended to eliminate or distin- quish between or among taxicabs, ambulances and other auto- for-hire type vehicles and that the appropriate regulatory provisions for these non-ambulance/taxicab operations be permitted with the issuance of a normal business license. It was recommended that an ordinance be prepared to implement the intent of the above conclusions. Motion for ordinance It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that an ordinance be prepared as recommended. Council Conference suggested City Manager Cole announced that the Planning Department, to consider E1 Rancho del as requested by Council, has prepared a proposal on the Rey grading proposal E1 Rancho del Rey grading plan. Mr. Cole suggested that a Council Conference be scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 1977 to consider the proposal. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Scott Conference, March 31 and unanimously carried by those present that a Council Conference be scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 1977 (at 4:00 p.m.). Report on CETA applications City Manager Cole announced that informal notification has for funding projects been received on the results of the submission of applica- tions under the CETA Program. Out of eight applications, four have been approved: 1) Parks and Recreation Park Development and Renovation 2) Parks and Recreation park lighting and conduit insula- tion (requires further Council action for appropria- tion of additional City funds) 3) Public Works Comprehensive Transportation Inventory 4) Building and Housing Records Microfilming. i · Negative recommendation Staff is planning to appeal the decision regarding the I~ for funding to be appealed other four applications. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 20. REPORT ON REMOVAL OF In February 1977, the Council directed the Safety Commission ON-STREET PARKING ON THE to look into sight distance problems on Bonita Road and SOUTH SIDE OF BONITA ROAD determine if there is a need to prohibit on-street parking BETWEEN WILLOW STREET AND on the south side of the street between Willow Street and ALLEN SCHOOL ROAD Allen School Road. City Council Meeting -10- March 22, 1977 In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens said that in the past several months, red curb has been installed near the exit driveways from San Diego Trust and Savings and San Diego Federal Savings and Loan at the request of the bank. There have been no reported accidents in the period 1976-77 for vehicles exiting driveways on the south side of Bonita Road, however, large vehicles parking near driveways at times do impair sight distance. The Safety Commission voted to table the matter and to review it in six months. Staff concurred and recommended continued monitoring. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. 21. REPORT ON THIRD AVENUE The Town Centre Association requested that the Council CHRISTMAS ORN32dENTS direct the Public Works Department to schedule the installation and removal of Christmas decorations on Third Avenue on a permanent basis. Recommendation to approve After review and study, the staff recommended that the request to install and request be approved with the understanding that the remove Christmas decora- City is not responsible for any loss or damage and that tions - with no City the Town Centre Association sign a disclaimer affirming liability that the City has no liability. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. 22. REPORT ON PROPOSED HOUSE On February 17, 1977 Carmen Espino applied for a permit to MOVE TO 605 FOURTH AVENUE move into the City a two bedroom frame/stucco single story dwelling from E1Cajon, in accordance with City Ordinance No. 751. After a hearing on March 9, 1977, the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to requirements relating to the R-3 zone and the following conditions: 1) Plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for site plan and architectural review prior to issuance of a building permit indicating parking, landscaping and site development. 2) Re applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Department of Building and Housing. Director of Building and Housing Grady said that the present dwelling at 605 Fourth Avenue will be removed at the time the new unit is occupied. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted and permit approved (subject to Planning Commission recommendation and conditions outlined in the inspection report). City Council Meeting -11- March 22, 1977 MAYOR'S REPORT No telephones along 1-805 Mayor Scott said he had met with Mr. Ratay (Montgomery for emergency use Fire District) and in their discussion, a problem was noted concerning the lack of telephones to be used in emergencies along Interstate 805 Freeway. Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox contact CalTrans and unanimously carried by those present that staff contact regarding telephones CalTrans and notify them of the problem of no telephones on this freeway and see what can be done to alleviate this problem. Concerns regarding Mayor Scott referred to the cardroom ordinance discussed Cardroom Ordinance at recent Council meetings. He expressed two concerns: 1) Transferability, and 2) Location. Motion for condition It was moved by Mayor Scott and seconded by Councilman of transfer and location Hyde that these two concerns be incorporated in the ordinance: 1) That in order for a cardroom license to be transferable, that the license would have to be used continuously for one year at the same location; and 2) that all cardroom locations would need a conditional use permit. Current cardroom license Councilman Egdahl asked if one of the current cardroom could be transferred license holders who is not now in operation, but who has operated a cardroom at one location for more than one year, would be permitted to transfer the license under this motion. He said that particular license should be "grand- mothered" in. Mayor Scott stated that was the intent of his motion. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Suggestion to Councilman Hyde reported that he has had several questions consolidate elections directed to him as to why the City is holding a mayoral election one month after the school boards election. He suggested that at the next opportunity for a Charter change, that the City amend the Charter to consolidate the elections. Recommendation for letter Councilman Cox referred to a memorandum from the City to be sent to State Manager regarding property tax reform and the recommenda- Legislators regarding tion of the Legislative Committee to contact the State property tax reform Legislators. Motion for letter It wa~ moved by Councilman Cox~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by these present that the recommendation (of the Legislative Committee) be incorporated in a letter over the Mayor's signature and forwarded to the appropriate State officials. City Council Meeting -12- March 22, 1977 Recommendation for State Councilman Cox reported that the Legislative Committee met legislation to require with Tom Emmons, Chairman of the City Board of Appeals, to smoke detectors in homes discuss the possibility of state legislation to require before they are sold - the installation of smoke detectors before a house is sold letter to be sent to in the State of California. It was the recommendation Assemblyman Deddeh of the Committee that the Mayor draft a letter to Assembly- man Deddeh asking him to introduce such State enabling legislation. Assemblyman Deddeh to meet Mayor Scott said that he talked with Assemblyman Deddeh with the Mayor and regarding the possibility of the Legislative Committee Legislative Committee and the Mayor meeting with him on a Saturday to discuss City problems. Assemblyman Deddeh was agreeable and Mayor Scott will make arrangements for such a meeting. Senate Bill 164 - Councilman Cox said that Senate Bill 164 regarding compul- Compulsory and Binding sory and binding arbitration has been passed by the Senate Arbitration Committee on Governmental Organization. The Legislative Committee recommended that the City oppose this bill. Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl opposing Senate Bill 164 and unanimously carried by those present that the City oppose Senate Bill 164 and that a resolution be drafted and sent to all San Diego County legislators and to members of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation giving them the City's views on this matter. Assembly Bill 351 - Councilman Cox stated that Assembly Bill 351 is an attempt Partisan Local Elections to bring partisan politics into local elections by allowing candidates for city, county and district offices to include their partisan affiliation or membership in their statement of qualification included in the voter's pamphlet. The Legislative Committee recommended a "no" vote. Motion to recommend It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott a "no" vote and unanimously carried by those present that a "no" vote be recommended to the City's legislative representatives on this bill. Senate Bill 508 - Councilman Cox reported that Senate Bill 508 proposes Police Chiefs - Hearing to require a mandatory hearing before dismissal of a before Dismissal police chief. The Legislative Committee reviewed this bill and recommended that it be opposed. Motion to recommend It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott a "no" vote on SB 508 and unanimously carried by those present that the Mayor ask for a "no" vote by the City's legislators on SB 508. Assembly Bill 108 - Councilman Cox referred to Assembly Bill 108 regarding local Relocation Assistance government relocation assistance liabilities being expanded. Liabilities Expanded This Bill reduces the time period under which property owners would qualify for relocation assistance and would increase City costs. Motion to oppose It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott Assembly Bill 108 and unanimously carried by those present that Assembly Bill 108 be opposed. City Council Meeting -13- March 22, 1977 School District to In response to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Director participate in of Public Works Roberts stated that staff has been in con- completion of public tact with school district officials and a joint construc; improvements - Hilltop tion project is being prepared for presentation to the Vista to Telegraph Council in connection with completion of public improve- Canyon Road merits from Hilltop Vista to Telegraph Canyon Road. Report on widening of Councilman Egdahl asked the status of the timetable on Telegraph Canyon Road the widening of Telegraph Canyon Road. Director of Public Works Robens said that staff is presenting a report to the Council next week concerning completion of Tele- graph Canyon Road from 1-805 to Oleander. Status of signals - In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Mr. Robens Brandywine and Telegraph stated that the signal at Brandywine and Telegraph Canyon Canyon Road and Bonita Road is to be constructed so that it is installed prior Raad at Allen School Road to the Chuta Vista Medical Facility development; there is no action at this time to construct the signal at Bonita Road and Alien School Road. It will be included for conk Sideration in the Capital Improvement Program. No plans submitted In response to a question from Councilman Egdahl, Director for dental building of Planning Peterson said that no plans have been submitted for the dental office building proposed for property on the corner of Halecrest and Hale Street. Tennis court problem to Mayor Scott announced he has been informed that the be discussed by High Sweetwater High School District will discuss the tennis School District court problem as an agenda item in April. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk ,/ Deputy City Clerk