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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/02/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 8, 1977 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Community Develop- ment Desrochers, Transit Coordinator Conner The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Scott followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of January 27 and February 1, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY PROCLAMATION - URGING Mayor Scott read the Proclamation urging the citizens of CITIZENS TO CONSERVE Chula Vista to curtail all non-essential and luxury uses NATURAL GAS of natural gas. Best wishes to Gary Shaw, Mayor Scott announced that today is the birthday of Gary reporter for STAR-NEWS Shaw, reporter for the STAR-NEWS. The Council and the audience joined in singing "Happy Birthday" to "Gary." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kitty Rase Mrs. Rase presented the Council with two photograps 155 Murray Street (taken in 1956) to illustrate the trash problem at the Chula Vista La Bella Pizza Restaurant which she stated has existed for over 20 years. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION 3. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE opened the public hearing. PLAN INVOLVING CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO REAL ESTATE The applicants, Donald C. Bickel and William J. Dodson, OFFICE AT 635 TELEGRAPH requested approval of a precise plan for the conversion CANYON ROAD IN THE C-C-P of an existing residential detached garage into a real ZONE estate office with related parking, signs, landscaping and required improvements. The property is located at 635 Telegraph Canyon Road in the C-C-P zone. Precise plan not approved In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, Director of by Planning Commission Planning Peterson said that the vote of the Planning Commission on a motion to approve the precise plan was a tie vote, (3-3) reflecting the Commissioners' feelings that the zoning in this location should be investigated to see if it should be changed. Mr. Peterson said the decision did not appear to be based on factors related to the precise plan but to the underlying zoning. City Council Meeting -2- February 8, 1977 Potential traffic Mr. Peterson discussed briefly a potential traffic hazard hazard due to the driveway location, which the Safety Commission recommended be located further to the west in their recommendation for approval. The Planning Department and staff recommended approval subject to the five conditions which are set forth in the staff report and the resolution. Council discussion concerned the commercial uses allowed in this zone, accident records (none in the last three years) and the effect the proposed realignment of Tele- graph Canyon Road would have on the property. Don Bickel Mr. Bickel stated that this is a temporary location for 1S42 - 281 Sonora Drive the proposed office use. He discussed with the Council Chula Vista the value of his proposed improvements, the driveway, parking and landscaping of the property. In answer to a question from the Council, Mr. Bickel said the applicants have no objections to the five conditions outlined in the staff report. ~ Public hearing closed There being no further cormments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. R~SOLUTION NO. 8496 - The resolution was offered by Councilman Hobel and the APPROVING PRECISE PLAN reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. FOR PROPERTY AT 63S TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Discussion by the Council ensued regarding cost of im- IN C-C-P ZONH, AND provements to be made, how this would affect the future CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE purchase of right of way by the City, the potential DECLARATION traffic problem (due to sight distance caused by large trees), fence that should be removed, commercial uses along Telegraph Canyon Road, and the objection of the Planning Commission to this commercial use of the property. Mr. Peterson stated that any expansion of the commercial use on this property would require Council review, due to requirements for off-street parking. Resolution adopted Following discussion, the resolution as offered by Councilman Hobel was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman initiate rezoning Egdahl that the staff be directed to initiate a rezoning consideration consideration for the property indicated as C-C-P. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None City Council Meeting -3- February 8, 1977 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 8497 - The installation of the traffic signal improvements at ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- the intersection of East Orange Avenue and Melrose Avenue MENTS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL has been satisfactorily completed by the contractor, IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTER- Select Electric Inc. and final inspection was performed SECTION OF EAST ORANGE on December 27, 1976. AVENUE AND MELROSE AVENUE S. RESOLUTION NO. 8498 - Bratcher Construction Company completed the widening of ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- Hilltop Drive north of Main Street on January 17, 1977 MENTS, HILLTOP DRIVE in accordance with the contract documents dated December WIDENING NORTH OF MAIN 3, 1976. STREET RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8499 - Glenn's Market is planning to remodel their existing APPROVING ENCROACHMENT storefront whith a partially covered overhang of the side- PERMIT NO. 77-2 FOR GLENN'S walk area which would project 12 feet into the public MARKET AT 262 THIRD AVENUE right of way. A 10 foot wide clear walkway area will be provided, which exceeds the minimum standard of eight feet. The Community Development and Planning Departments and the Design Review Board and Project Area Committee recommended approval. Steve Owens Mr. Owens described the proposed plan; discussed the new Architect surfacing material and alternate solutions for any dif- 272 Church Avenue ference in this plan and plans for the improvements of Chula Vista Third Avenue under the Block Grant Program; and stated that the owner is willing to work with the City Project Engineer. He also discussed the time element involved in this construction. Council discussion followed concerning removal of trees along Third Avenue, thc time element invloved in the redevelopment of Third Avenue and if this project could be phased in with this program. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Motion for Mayor to contact It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman owner to encourage phasing Hyde and unanimously carried that the Mayor make contact in his project with Block with Mr. Glenn (owner) with the intent of encouraging, Grant Program if it does not provide an inordinate delay, his phasing this in with the Third Avenue Block Grant Program, and that a request also be made to attempt, if possible, to save the bottle brush trees. City Council Meeting -4- February 8, 1977 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8500 - The City's FY 75-76 LTF Claim was determined to be $137,584, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL which was later amended to cover the cost of the Transit OF AN AMENDED LOCAL TRANS- Needs Study, so the total LTF receipts for the year were PORTATION FUND CLAIM FOR $155,834. Based on the audited costs and revenues for FY 1975-76 FY 75-76, the City was entitled to receive $119,750; thus the excess of $36,084 must be repaid to the City's LTF account. Recommendation to eliminate City Manager Cole recommended that the appropriation of appropriation of $29,280 $29,280 be eliminated as there are sufficient funds in the account to make the repayment. Motion to amend resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman deleting appropriation of Hyde and unanimously carried that the final paragraph of $29,280 the resolution be dropped (concerning appropriation of $29,280 for repayment of City's LTF account). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None In May 1973 by Resolution No. 6866, the City Council 8. RESOLUTION N0. 8501 - approved an agreement with the County of San Diego to APPROVING REAL PROPERTY realign and improve Edgemere Avenue, In accordance with CONTRACT AND AGReEMeNT the terms of the agreement, the County would acquire all ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR right of way and the City would reimburse the County for EDGEMERE AVENUE RIGHT OF the right of way that must be purchased or condemned. WAY FROM VISTA HILL PSYCHIATRIC FOUNDATION, The realignment of Edgemere Avenue requires the acqui- AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR sition of right of way and slope rights from property TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT owned by Vista Hill Psychiatric Foundation. The County's appraisal has determined that the fair market value of the property is $29,500. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8502 - Upon request of the Bonita Valley Equestrian Association, CHANGING THE SCOPE OF THE a six-foot wide equestrian path will be constructed by  CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC- City forces at the time landscaping and irrigation system TION OF A PARKING LOT AT is installed for the Municipal Golf Course parking lot. THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL The construction of an equestrian path was not included GOLF COURSE in the original design and this construction will require an additional expenditure of $2,500. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -5- February 8, 1977 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8503 - The Policy Board of RETC unanimously adopted a plan APPROVING REVISED which allows the Cities of Oceanside and Escondido to MEMORANDUM OF be represented on the P~TC Board as they now each have UNDERSTANDING (RETC) a population of over 50,000. Board membership would now be expanded from seven to nine members, with a weighted vote formula. "Veto" provision for Mayor Scott expressed his concern over the weighted City and County of San vote noting that the City and County of San Diego, being San Diego the prime contractor, have the majority of Board members by law; however, Chula Vista only has 1/13 of the vote. He also said it was difficult for him to understand the "veto" right of the City and County of San Diego where they now have 22 days to disapprove any action of RETC. Council discussion The Council discussed this "veto" provision and whether it could be deleted from the Joint Powers Agreement. Resolution offered The resolution was offered by Mayor Scott with the with amendment amendment that the revised Memorandum of Understanding be approved with the condition that the 22-day review period as constituted in the Joint Powers Agreement be changed to be more equitable. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Resolution adopted The resolution offered by Mayor Scott, as amended, was as amended passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Cox Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8504 - In a written report, Director of Public Works explained APPROVING AND GRANTING that Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Mangel own a 10-acre parcel BASEMENT TO MR. & MRS. of land which lies within the City of San Diego and is MICHAEL H. MANGEL ACROSS zoned Al-10. This parcel of land abuts the City of 1 FOOT CONTROL LOT B, San Diego/City of Chula Vista boundary which is also the RANCHO RIOS NO. 8 SUB- southerly boundary of Rancho Rios Unit No. 8 Subdivision. DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING The developer of this Subdivision granted a one foot THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID control Lot "B" to the City of Chula Vista which was GRANT OF EASEMENT accepted by the Council in March 1974. At the time the Mangels purchased the property, they were granted a 20-foot wide non-exclusive easement for road purposes across Rancho Rios Unit No. 8 Subdivision. Granting an easement across the one foot control lot will give the Mangels access to a publicly dedicated street. After lengthy study of this matter, staff recommended that the Council approve the easement. Resolution offered The resolution was offered by Councilman Hobel and the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Shearn Pla~t, Attorney Mr. Platt said he was representing Mr. and Mrs. Mangel. 1200 Third Avenue He gave the Council a brief history concerning the San Diego problem of access to the property purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Mangel in 1975, and said he was asking for dedi- cation of the one foot control lot, rather than having the City grant an easement, as the control lot is an impediment to development of the property. City Council Meeting -6- February 8, 1977 Easement provides City Manager Cole clarified that in granting the ease- access to property ment, the property owners will have the same thing they had before - access from a dedicated road to their property. Resolution adopted The resolution as offered by Councilman Hobel was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1727 - AMENDING SECTIONS Jurisdictions in the County of San Diego that have 15.08.010 adopted the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition, or are 15~08,020, 15.08.030 in the process of adopting it, are the County of San 18.08.050, 15.08.060 Diego and the Cities of Coronado, National City and 15.08.070, 15.08.120 Escondido. The Building Contractors Association endorsed 15.08.130, 15.08.150 the adoption of the Code. All of the proposed amendments 15.08.240, 15.08.270 are presently in the municipal code, but are restated. 15.08.310, 15.08.320 15.08. 370, 15.08.410 The Board of Appeals and Advisors unanimously recommended ~d~D REPEALING SECTIONS adoption of the Code with amendments. 15.08.040 18.08.080 15.08.090 15.08.100 15.08.110 15.08.140 15.08.160 15.08.170 15.08.180 15.08.190 15.08.200 15.08.210 15.08.220 15.08.230 15.08.250 15.08.260 15.08.280 15.08.290 18.08.300 15.08.330 18.08.340 15.08.350 15.08.360 OF CHAPTER 15.08 OF ~fHE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CI~f OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be first reading placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1726 - The applicant, Robert Eerebout requested a change of AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS zone and prezoning in connection with annexation to the ESTABLISHED BY SECTION City of Chula Vista. 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING THE WESTERLY 23 FEET OF 1052 DEL MAR AVENUE FROM C-T TO R-3 AND PREZONING PROPERTY AT 1049 THIRD AVENUE TO C-T AND R-3 AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting -7- February 8, 1977 Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that read- adopted ing of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RECESS A recess was called at 8:22 p.m. and the meeting recon- vened at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Scott temporarily left the meeting at this time. Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde assumed the Chair temporarily. 14. INTERPRETATION OF COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde said there was a request to continue POLICY FOR THE FUTURE Item 14 until later in the meeting due to the absence DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL of Mayor Scott. RANCHO DEL REY AREA (Continued from meetings It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Pro of January 11 and 18, 1977) Tempore Hyde and unanimously carried by those present, that Item 14 be continued to a later time during the meeting (pending return of Mayor Scott). REPORT OF THE CITY FiANAGER Suggestion for Council City Manager Cole suggested that the Council schedule Conference March 3, 1977 a Council Conference on the traffic impact of the South County Regional Center for March 3, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Council Conference Cox and unanimously carried by those present that a Council Conference be scheduled for March 3, 1977 to start at 3:30 p.m. and to also include on the agenda the re-evaluation of the Assistant City Attorney's position. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. REPORT ON SID MORRIS' Director of Community Development Desrochers prepared a REMARKS RELATIVE TO written response to several questions raised by Mr. Sid THE TOWN CENTRE RE- Morris concerning the Town Centre Redevelopment Project. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Mr. Morris acknowledged receipt of a copy of the report. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. 16. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA Director of Public Works Robens, in a written report, TRANSIT (CVT) LOGO AND stated that the Chula Vista Transit Development Program BUS STOP SIGN recommended various "early action marketing activities" for the Chula Vista Transit system, among which was a change of name to "Chula Vista Transit" with a distinct- ive logo using the "CVT" initials. City Council Meeting -8- February 8, 1977 Logo used at A major application of the logo will be a proposed inter- bus stops national style bus stop sign combining a bus silhouette with the CVT logo. Council discussion The Council discussed various aspects of the logo with Transit Coordinator Dave Connor, including repainting of buses; route display racks; permanent type of material used for schedules [i.e. plexiglass or mylar film); and bulletin board type of information at bus stops which would include schematic map of bus routes and stops. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman report Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. 17. REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT In response to Council direction, Director of Public AND MAINTENANCE OF CITY Works Robens submitted a detailed written report con- ALLEYS cerning various unimproved alleyways within the City. The report included staff recommendations to continue current alley maintenance practices; to encourage alley improvement via use of the assessment district; and establishment of limits in City participation in routine alley improvements. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. (Mayor Scott returned at 8:42 p.m. and assumed the Chair). 18. REPORT ON DRAINAGEWAY Director of Public Works Robens reviewed the trash BEHIND LA BELLA PIZZA problem of the owners of the La Bella Restaurant. He RESTAURANT stated that the basic problem in removing the trash from the alley behind the restaurant is that it is a drainageway with a low grade so the water does not run off. The standing water makes the alley unusable. Interim solution Staff has proposed an interim solution of having City proposed forces place base material of crusher-run rock throughout the length of the drainageway. Mr. Robens estimated the cost to the City would be approximately $600. Council discussion The Council discussed the dra'inage and trash problems, temporary and permanent, and alternate solutions within the redevelopment program. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff report Cox and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to proceed with putting in the aggregate as proposed at the level of $600 using City forces. City Council Meeting -9- February 8, 1977 14. INTERPRETATION OF COUNCIL Director Of Planning Peteraon, in a written report, POLICY FOR THE FUTURE reviewed Council's direction to staff concerning future DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL development in tke E1 Rancho del Rey area, including RANCHO DEL REY AREA the adoption of Resolution No. 8436 on December 7, 1976, (Continued from meetings establishing a policy for future development. A clari- of January 11 and 18, 1977) fying resolution was prepared and submitted to the Council to more clearly define the direction to the staff. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8505 - It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Mayor REPEALING RESOLUTION Scott that the clarifying resolution be adopted. The NO. 8436 AND DECLARING reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL RANCHO DEL REY AREA Concern with time Councilman Hobel expressed his concern over the time schedule schedule presented on January 4, 1977 showing the month of September 1977 for adoption of the revised General Development Plan. Council discussion Council discussion ensued regarding the time schedule, the assessment district process, past referendums in connection with development in this area, and the development of Telegraph Canyon Road to solve the traffic circulation problem. Motion for amendment It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman to resolution Egdahl that the clarifying resolution be amended under paragraph (1), that in the fourth line after the phrase "General Development Plan," be inserted the phrase "including hillside development considerations." Motion carried The motion to amend the clarifying resolution carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Councilman Hyde referred to paragraph (2) of the resolu- tion, reading in part "Property owners and developers may, at their own risk, prepare tentative maps and develop- ment plans, and staff is to cooperate fully in such pre- paration. . ." Motion to strike It was moved by Councilman Hyde that paragraph (2) be Paragraph (2) stricken entirely. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the following phrase Paragraph (2) be stricken from paragraph (2): "... and staff is to cooperate fully in such preparation . " No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. City Council Meeting -10- February 8, 1977 Motion to further It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Mayor amend Paragraph (2) Scott that in paragraph (2), on the fifth line, that the word "approve" be changed to "consider" with the phrase to read:" . . recognizing that neither the Planning Commission nor the City Council will consider such plans. . ." Motion carried The motion to further amend paragraph (2) changing the word "approve" to "consider" on line 5, carried by the following vote, to-wit:  AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Hgdahl · Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale spoke against the clarifying resolution, Representative from stating that Resolution No. 8436 was adequate and did E1 Rancho del Rey allow tentative plans for development to proceed. He expressed concern over delays in waiting for the adoption of a revised General Development Plan, and the boundary lines being changed. He urged the Council to retain the original Resolution No. 8436. A1Garmire Mr. Garmire said he was representing Mrs. Koven, a 742 Villa Street property owner in the E1 Rancho del Rey area. He spoke Chula Vista against the clarifying resolution stating it would pre- clude any kind of development and would in fact be placing a moratorium on the area. Motion carried The motion to adopt the clarifying resolution, as amended, carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilmen Cox, Hobel Absent: None Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the time frame for adoption of a revised General Development Plan and, if a decision is made by the Council in September to set up an assessment district, that plans for development be accepted with a reimbursement procedure developed for off-site improvements. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman from staff Cox that at this point the staff be directed to do an evaluation of the amount, percentage-wise, of property that has been developed along Telegraph Canyon Road and the improvements that are going in, and also to evaluate what the cost to the City would be for the improvements along Telegraph Canyon Road; and also, tagged with that, is an inventory of the other properties, undeveloped, that come down to Telegraph Canyon Road. Intent of motion Councilman Hobel clarified that the intent of the motion clarified is to determine the cost to the City and also to push to get Telegraph Canyon Road through. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None City Council Meeting -11- February 8, 1977 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Continued) 19. REPORT ON PROPOSED In a written report, Director of Planning Peterson stated AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL that at a Council Conference held last September, the CODE RELATING TO REVIEW City Attorney presented a proposal which would require OF GENERAL DEVELOFMENT the Planning Commission to review the General Development PLANS IN THE P-C ZONE Plan for each P-C zone every four years as long as the development of the P-C zone was not complete. The Council referred this item to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation. Planning Commission After review and study of the eXisting Planned Community recommendation regulations, the Planning Commission, on January 12, 1977, unanimously recommended that no change be made in the P-C District regulations since review of a P-C zone tends to be an ongoing thing and revisions to the General Develop- ment Plan may be considered at any time. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Planning Commission Hobel and unanimously carried that the recommendation of recommendation the Planning Commission be accepted. No conflict of interest City Attorney Lindberg said that he had distributed a on vote regarding written opinion regarding the question of a possible Edgemere rezoning conflict of interest in connection with the vote of former Mayor Hamilton on the Edgemere rezoning. He stated that it is the opinion of his office that there was no conflict and he will be available at the next Council meeting to answer any questions in this connection. MAYOR'S REPORT Compliment regarding Mayor Scott complimented Councilman Cox on the presenta- presentation before tion he made today before the County Board of Supervisors County Board of regarding the South Bay County complex. Supervisors League of California Mayor Scott called attention to the League of California Cities Meeting Cities Dinner meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 17 in San Diego at thc Little America Westgate Hotel. Reservations should be submitted to the City Clerk no later than Monday, February 14. Public Law 94-566 - Mayor Scott referred to a letter received from the Board Unemployment insuranee of Supervisors of Los Angeles County regarding Public for public employees Law 94-566 which requires that legislation be enacted by the State to provide unemployment insurance for all public employees. Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel Legislative Committee and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to for report the Legislative Committee with a report back on what action the Council should take at the next meeting. City Council Meeting -12- February 8, 1977 Problem regarding Mayor Scott commented on a problem called to his atten- sewer charge on tion and to the attention of Supervisor Hamilton con- properties not using cerning a sewer charge levied against properties that do sewer service not have sewer service, which creates a hardship in some cases for senior citizens. Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel staff for report and unanimously carried that the staff look into the City levying sewer fees on those people not hooked up to a sewer and bring a report back to the Council on either the philosophy behind it or a solution to the problem of the charge. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Need for additional Councilman Hyde referred to the frequency of the recent regular meetings Council Conferences thathave been scheduled. He stated it has reached a point where the Council needs to hold additional meetings in the afternoon on a regular basis. Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman additional regular Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council schedule meetings regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Report to be made In answer to a query from Councilman Hyde regarding regarding solar heating solar heating for City swimming pools, City Manager Cole stated that a study is being made by the Public Works Department regarding solar heating and a report will be coming to the Council. Joint meeting with Board Mayor Scott announced that the joint meeting with the of Supervisors scheduled County Board of Supervisors has been changed from March for April 4 17 to April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Plans for South County Councilman Cox reported that the Board of Supervisors Regional Center to proceed voted to proceed with the plans for the South County Regional Center. However, they retained the option to drop the superior court facilities. He suggested a representative from the City attend another meeting to be scheduled in about six weeks. Vacancies on Planning and Councilman Cox stated that he attended a meeting of RETC Advisory Council of RETC and it was announced that there are a number of vacancies coming up on the Planning and Advisory Council. He sug- gested the Council may wish to consider nominating a representative from Chula Vista to serve on that Advisory Council. Recommendations requested Mayor Scott announced that two resignations have been from Council regarding received from Commissions and there are two other open- appointments to Boards ings in addition. He stated he will be making appoint- and Cormmissions ments to the Boards and Commissions for ratification by the Council next week and he would appreciate any recom- mendations the Council members may have. City Council Meeting -13- February 8, 1977 Tennis court problems Councilman Egdahl stated he was raising an issue again concerning the tennis court problem - particularly at Hilltop lligh School ~ where fences are not to the ground and there are problems with the playing surfaces. Motion for staff to handle It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman problem with High School Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be asked one District more time to address this issue with the High School District and bring it to a resolution. Concern regarding noti- Councilman Hobel expressed his concern about notification fication of property to property owners in E1 Rancho del Rey of agenda items owners on actions regarding the E1 Rancho del Rey area. affecting E1 Rancho del Rey Motion for staff to notify It was moved by Councilman Hobet and seconded b7 Council- property owners regarding man Hyde that the staff be directed to notif7 all property agenda items on E1 Rancho owners in that area (El Rancho del Rey) of anything that del Rey is going to be on the agenda before the Council in the future that affects their property (approximately 25 addresses). Clarification of motion Councilman Hobel clarified that staff is to make the determination if something is going to be on the agenda on whether or not it affects that area and notify those property owners (in E1 Rancho del Rey). Mayor Scott stated it should be noted in the letter that these are not public hearing items. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None County staff to Councilman Hobel stated in connection with the Orange investigate use of Block Avenue extension from Albany to Third Avenue that the Grant funds in connection County staff had advised the Board of Supervisors that with completion of there were no funds available. Through the Supervisors' Orange Avenue office, the County staff has now been directed to re- evaluate this matter to see if Block Grant funds can be 20. WRITTEN CON~MUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FROM GEORGE F. Mr. Hilger requested 1) that two more street lights be · HILGER - 1100 INDUSTRIAL installed adjacent to Brentwood Park; 2) that no parking BOULEVARD - 1-78 be allowed adjacent to or opposite Brentwood Park; and 3) that a trash problem be corrected behind 1199 Indust- rial Boulevard. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman to staff Hyde and unanimously carried that this item be referred to staff. b. RESIGNATION OF SANDRA Sandra Pasqua submitted her resignation from the Human PASQUA - HUMAN RELATIONS Relations Commission and the Housing Element Committee. CON~qlSSION AND HOUSING ELEMENT CON~qlTTEE City Council Meeting -14- February 8, 1977 Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Mayor Scott resignation and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with a letter of appreciation for services and regret for the resignation. c. RESIGNATION OF John A. Parker submitted his resignation from the Safety JOHN PARKER - Commission, effective immediately. SAFETY CO~ISSION Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Scott resignation and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation for services be forwarded to Mr. Parker with a notation of regret. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk ])eputy City Clerk