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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/02/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. February 1, 1977 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the 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, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Community Develepment Desreehers, Environmental Review Coordinator Reid, Chief of Police Winters 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 Egdahl and seconded by Council- man Hyde that the minutes of the meetings of January 20 and 25, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Councilman Hobel abstaining. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Oath of Office - Mr. Frank Sipan, newly appointed International Friendship Frank Sipan - Commissioner, was unable to attend the meeting. The City International Clerk will administer the oath of office on Wednesday, Friendship February 2, in the City Clerk's office. Commission ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3. PRESENTATION BY HOWARD Mr. Barnhorst, Attorney, representing the Rancho Rios BARNHORST I1 FOR REQUEST Developers, requested permission to address the Council OF ABANDONMENT OF ONE-FOOT under Oral Communications involving access to property CONTROL LOT "B," RANCHO owned by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mangel adjacent to Rancho RIOS #8, AND PERMISSION TO Rios property in the City of Chula Vista. INSTALL CURB BREAK AFFECT- ING PROPERTY OF MICHAEL Mr. Barnhorst was unable to be present at this meeting. MANGEL Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be continued for one week. George Ronis Mr. Ronis referred to Council actions at a previous meeting 171 North Del Mar Avenue concerning rezoning for an apartment complex on Edgamere Chula Vista Avenue. He stated that when the issue was discussed, the former Mayor, Mr. Hamilton, had received a $1,000 campaign contribution from the developer, V and V Development Company which he failed to disclose. Mr. Ronis asked if the public hearing could be re-opened since some concerned citizens are questioning whether Mr. Hamilton's "strong language" from his position as Mayor affected the conclu- sions of the Council concerning the project. City Council Meeting -2- February 1, 1977 Suggestion that comments Assistant Attorney Beam suggested that Mr. Ronis direct of Mr. Ronis be more his inquiry to the District Attorney, Mr. Miller, who is appropriately addressed in charge of compliance with the conflict provisions of to District Attorney Proposition 9 of the Fair Political Practice Act, City Attorney's office Mr. Beam said he would look into this matter as the to investigate matter Council's representative in the City Attorney's office and report back as soon as possible. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a report (as suggested by Mr. Beam) be made to the Council. Request for letter The Council asked Mr. Ronis to send a communication to from Mr. Ronis the City Council with copies to interested parties set- ting forth the information he recited at this meeting as a basis for consideration. Mr. Ronis stated he would do so. Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman questioned the City's investment in the pro- 1670 Gotham Street posed County regional center. He asked for Clarification Chula Vista on how much money the taxpayers of Chula Vista will have invested from the City treasury in that project. Financing of the City Manager Cole responded to Mr. Coleman stating that County Regional Center the amount involved is $485,000 and the source of the funds is a combination of a loan from the Bayfront development and Revenue Sharing funds, which may all be recovered depending on the financing of the facility. Mr. Cole further clarified that the City can finance the construction through the Redevelopment Agency in the Town Centre District and recoup the money in that way. Citizen input on Mr. Coleman felt that the people in the community should financing have the right to indicate whether or not they want their tax money put into a County facility which will be built to serve all of the County. Hugh Ferguson Mr. Ferguson referred to one of the First Baptist Church 738 Elm Street households located at 540 Madrona Street stating that Chula Vista there are more than three unrelated persons residing at that address, but no application has been made for a con- ditional use permit. He requested that this household be declared a public nuisance. Mr. Ferguson made reference to several other households in the City which he stated have more than three unrelated persons as residents. He submitted a list of these dresses to the City Clerk for the record, Margaret McNary Mrs. McNary complained about a $1.00 parking ticket she 369 Roman Way received on Third Avenue while shopping at several business Chula Vista establishments. She suggested that part of the funds received for redevelopment be used for parking areas so that customers can shop at leisure and not be concerned about parking meters running out. City Council Meeting -3- February 1, 1977 Newton Chaney Mr. Chaney commented on the South Bay dredging project 292 Sea Vale and the Chula Vista "J" Street ~arina being two separate Chula Vista projects. He questioned the delay in dredging the Marina. Council discussion The Council discussed with Mr. Chaney the delays and the of "J" Street Marina complex procedures involved in securing approval for the "J" Street project. It was noted that Mr. Campbell, Port Commissioner recently reported that approval will be given in the near future. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ORDINANCE 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL opened the public hearing~ OF PLANNING CO~ISSION FINDING OF COMPLIANCE Director of Planning Peterson stated that on December 23, WITH CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED 1975 the City Council denied an appeal and upheld the IN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Planning Commission's approval of conditional use permit PCC-75-22 FOR GROUP RESI- for an existing "extended family household" at 456 Cas- DENCE AT 456 CASSEI~ selman in the R-3 zone. STREET During the summer of 1976 the City Council held a public hearing to determine whether or not this use should be declared a public nuisance because the applicant had not complied with the conditions of the conditional use permit. At that time, the conditions of approval were modified to some extent and the condition for review was revised from a three year period to one year. Review of CUP by On December 27, 1976, at a public hearing, the Planning Planning Commission Commission considered their review of the conditional use permit and found that the facility was in compliance with the established conditions. Persons opposed to the board- ing house have again appealed the decision of the Planning Commission to the Council. Letters received in Mr. Peterson stated that several letters received from support of household residents in the immediate area in support of the house- hold were included in the materials sent to the Council. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning inspections made by the Planning, Police and Fire Departments, whether the conditions were inadequate, parking congestion in the area, letters received in support of the household, and no complaints reported by the Police Department during the one year period. Discussion also included the dif- ferences in the conditions as approved in the conditional use permit and those required under the ordinance currently in effect, which substitutes "group residence" provisions for the old "boarding/lodging house" provisions. These differences included parking requirements and number of rooms designated as bedrooms. Speaking ~n fa~or Mrs. Martha Rubie of 140 Elder Avenue, and Mr. Hugh of the appeal Ferguson of 728 Elm Street, spoke in favor of the appeal. Their comments included: I) questions on why the first conditional use permit was amended; 2) failure of the residents at 456 Casselman to comply with the provisions City Council Meeting -4- February 1, 1977 of the permit; 3) density allowed; 4) parking require- ments; 5) inspection requirements not being met; and 6) improper use being made of the garage. They requested that the household be declared a public nuisance and that the conditional use permit be revoked. Speaking against appeal Mr. Cannon, Attorney representing the First Baptist Church, declared that one of the Planning Commissioners Bill Cannon, Attorney had visited the household in question and found nothing 303 "A" Street out of order, that adequate inspections had been made by San Diego various City Departments, that letters received by the (Representing the First Council commended the household, and that the parking Baptist Church) problem was created by the apartments in the area. Mr. Cannon asked that the Council consideration should be given to land use only and not to life style. Bob Renneisen Mr. Renneisen stated he is a member of the Planning 901 Buena Vista Way Commission and was neither an opponent nor proponent of Chula Vista the issue. He said he would like to clarify that the (Planning Commissioner) Planning Commission was limited in their review of the conditional use permit to determine only whether or not the residents met the conditions that had previously been approved by the Commission and by the Council and later amended by the Council. Suggestion to consider Mr. Renneisen suggested that the Council may wish to possible change in consider whether or not the requirements or needs of the requirements City have changed sufficiently to warrant consideration of changing the conditions of the conditional use permit in question. Maxine Ferguson Mrs. Ferguson challenged the testimony regarding "life 728 Elm Avenue style" which is not to be allowed as part of the issue. Chula Vista Bobble Morris Mrs. Morris asked, if the permit was issued as a "board- 862 Cedar ins/lodging house," why it could not be allowed to stay Chula Vista that way. Terminology clarified Assistant Attorney Beam explained that the terminology used by the Planning Department as "group residence" should be corrected to "lodging" or "boarding" house permit, as the applicants are in fact bound by the terms and conditions of the permit as it was issued. He added that this permit constitutes a "prior, valid, non-con- forming use." Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Letters to be part Mayor Scott announced that the letters received by the of record Council will be made part of the public record, Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning clarification of terminology of the monitoring of the compliance with the conditional use permit. City Council Meeting -5- February 1, 1977 Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Cox that the appeal be denied. Motion failed The motion to deny the appeal failed by the following vote~ to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox NOES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel Absent: None Clarification of issue Assistant City Attorney Beam reviewed the circumstances with the Council to clarify that the issue is the com- pliance or non-compliance with the conditions established by the Council, and that since there was no testimony to show any failure to comply, it is difficult to take an action making a factual finding to the contrary. Motion carried on Mayor Scott stated that on the basis of the comments change of vote made by Mr. Beam, he was changing his vote on the motion from "no" to "yes." Therefore, the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Scott Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel Absent: None RECESS A recess was called at 8:19 p.m. and the meeting recon- vened at 8:31 p.m. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Scott CONSIDERATION OF PREZONING opened the public hearing. AND REZONING PROPERTY AT 1049 THIRD AVENUE AND Director of Planning Peterson, in a written report, stated 1052 DEL MAR AVENUE TO C-T that the applicant, Robert Eerebout requested a change of AND R-3 zone and prezoning in connection with annexation to the City of Chula Vista. The majority of the subject property is located in the unincorporated area of Castle Park abutting the Chula Vista City limits. The Planning Com- mission recommended that the Council certify the Negative Declaration IS-76-109 and approve the zoning request in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-76-T. In answer to query from Councilman Hobel, Director of Public Works Robens said he was not aware of any sewer problem in connection with this request. Jim Patten Mr. Patten said he was representing the applicant and S80 Third. Avenue commented on the density which would probably not reach Chula Vista thc maximum allowed. He added that there should be no sewer problem as the County will resolve this by the time annexation is completed. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -6- February 1~ 1977 a. ORDINANCE NO. 1726 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel 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, SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA bFJNICI- The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: PAL CODE, REZONING THE WESTERLY 23 FEET OF AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl 1052 DEL MAR AVENUE Noes: None FROM C-T TO R-3 AND Absent: None PREZONING PROPERTY AT 1049 THIRD AVENUE TO C-T AND R-3, AND CERTI- FYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8488 - In 1967 the City Council and the State of California ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE TO entered into a freeway right of way agreement which THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA was subsequently amended to provide that the State OF EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY would relinquish the access to Route 54 which in turn FROM THE STATE OF would require a realignment of Brisbane Avenue. The CALIFORNIA City acquired the properties involved in the realignment of Brisbane Avenue and this resolution accepts the deed conveying excess right of way to the City from the State in conjunction with this project. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8489 - The standard agreement with the San Diego Country Club APPROVING AGREEMENT for the use of the City of Chula Vista's sewer facilities BETWEEN THE CITY OF was prepared and executed by the Country Club. Staff CHULA VISTA AND THE recommended Council approval of the agreement. SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB FOR USE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S SEWER FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8490 - On January 6~ 1977 Don E. Norman and Glenn and Bettye ACCEPTING ONE FOOT Ashwill, owners of property shown on Tentative Parcel CONTROL LOT "A" ON Map No. 11-75, executed a grant deed to the City for TENTATIVE PARCEL one foot control lot "A" at the northerly terminus of MAP 11-75 Ridgeback Road, which was necessary to control access and adjacent development easterly of Ridgeback Road. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8491 - The property owners of Lots 241 through 243 of Clairevista ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER Unit "C" Subdivision (62S through 631 Gretchen Road) have THE PROVISIONS OF THE requested the vacation of an unused 12 foot wide easement PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT across the rear portion of their lots. VACATION LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING The Planning Commission recommended that the portion of THE INTENTION OF THE CITY the easement lying within Lot 244 be included in the COUNCIL TO VACATE AN proposed vacation and that the casement be vacated. EASEMENT LYING WITHIN LOTS 241 THROUGH 244 OF The resolution sets February 22, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in THE CLAIREVISTA UNIT "C" the Council Chambers as the time and place for public SUBDIVISION AND FIXING A hearing on the proposed vacation. TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON (End of Consent Calendar) City Council Meeting -7- February 1, 1977 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8492 - In a written report, Director of Community Development APPROVING THE SUBMISSION Desrochers said that the Community Development Block OF AN APPLICATION TO THE Grant Application for the third year has been prepared DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND for submission to HUD and includes a detailed Housing URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE Assistance Plan for the City which is consistent with CO,UNITY DEVELOPMENT the City's Housing Element of the General Plan. A  BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND summary of the proposed allocations recommended for AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO funding is on file in the City Clerk's office. EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME 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 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8493 - Last year major revisions to the California Environ- ADOPTING AMENDED mental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Adminis- ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW trative Code (EIR Guidelines) were adopted by the POLICY TO IMPLEMENT State. Director of Planning Peterson reported that CHANGES IN THE STATE the City will not have to conform to many of the CEQA EIR GUIDELINES amendments until later this year, but conformance to the guideline changes will have to be implemented promptly. Mr. Peterson outlined the major changes in the Policy which was submitted to the Council. Voting rules Councilman Hyde referred to page 8 of the proposed Policy manual regarding rules on voting which indicated that three members of the five member board constitutes a quorum to do business and the affirmative votes of at least a majority of members present shall be re- quired for any action. Councilman Hyde said this would mean approval could be achieved by only two people. Motion to modify It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Mayor Scott voting rules and unanimously carried that Section 4,3~ subparagraph 2 be modified to indicate that the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members shall be required - and to delete the word "present." Modification clarified Assistant City Attorney Beam noted that this modifi- cation would be the same standard required under the City Charter - a majority vote of the authorized membership of the body. Council discussion The Council discussed the provisions requiring the City to prepare the Environmental Impact Report. The comments included public relations, biased reports, and impartial studies. City Council Meeting -8- February 1, 1977 Motion to change policy on It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman responsibility for EIR Hobel and unanimously carried that the requirement that the City staff prepare the EIR (as outlined in the staff report) be changed back to the way it was whereby the developer not only pays for the consultant, but also has control of the document until it is turned over to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, 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 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8494 - In a joint written report, Director of Building and APPROVING AGREEMENT Housing Grady and Director of Community Development BETWEEN THE CITY OF Desrochers explained that the Community Housing Improve- CHULA VISTA AND ANTHONY ment Program (CHIP) staff consists of one full-time CIOTTI FOR SERVICES Housing Inspector from the Building and Housing Depart- RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S ment and one Administrative Analyst from the Community CO~4UNITY HOUSING Development Department on a part-time basis. The IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM program is now in need of a full-time administrator. (CHIP) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Anthony Ciotti recommended The staff recommended that Mr. Anthony Ciotti of Chula as consultant Vista be hired on a six-month trial contract basis for this purpose. Stipend In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, City Manager Cole said that the stipend is $1~000 per month for six months. Extension of contract Councilman Egdahl noted the contract provides that the services can be extended by mutual agreement of the consultant and the City Manager after a six month period. Amendment to resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Council- man Hyde and unanimously carried that the provision for extension be changed to come back to the Council at budget time for review prior to any kind of extension of the contract, and that this be a change to the resolution. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, reading of the text waz waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Egdahl, Hobol, Hyde, Cox Noes: ,Scott Absent: None City Council Meeting -9- February 1, 1977 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8495 - Director of Finance Grant recommended the purchase of PROVIDING FOR THE a 1970 postal jeep with 19,114 miles on it for $1,060, SPECIAL APPROPRIATION as compared to over $3,600 for a new pickup that would OF FUNDS FOR THE meet the requirements of the Parking Meter Division. PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE PARKING METER ACTIVITY Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Scott, reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 14. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER REPORT ON REQUESTED At the meeting of December 21, 1976 the Council AMENDMENTS TO CARD ROOM referred a request from Mrs. Kay Erwin to amend ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 1305 (Card Rooms) to staff for report. Mrs. Erwin specifically requested the Council to consider revisions to the card room ordinance that would allow continued operation after December 1977 and that Chub's Club be allowed to move to another location with Police and Planning Departments' approval. Staff recommendations Assistant City Manager Asmus referred to his written report stating that from an administrative standpoint, or revenue standpoint the staff could find no reason why the card room clubs should be phased out. There- fore, the following recommendations were made to the Council: 1. Amend Ordinance No. 1305 to provide for continued operation, subject to revocation authority as provided under Section 5.02.180 of the Chula Vista Code. 2. Provide for transfer and assignability subject to City Council approval. 3. Provide control of number of businesses by a population formula of one for each 50,000 residents or fraction thereof. Council discussion The Council discussed the staff report and recommenda- tions, commenting on the "monopoly" of the two existing card room clubs, former Council actions taken to phase out the clubs, the license fee structure and revenues to the City, control of the Council as provided in the ordinance, report from the Police Department showing an absence of police problems with the card rooms, and the population figures used as a formula for the number of card rooms to be permitted. City Council Meeting -10- February 1, 1977 Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Council- and amend ordinance man Hobel that the report be accepted and the ordinance be amended as recommended. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Cox, Hobel NOES: Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Absent: None Objection to lack Mayor Scott discussed his concern over the legislation of competition which provided for only two card rooms through the years with no other competition. Motion for additional It was moved by Councilman Cox, and seconded by Council- amendment to ordinance man Hobel that an additional amendment be made to the ordinance to provide that the population formula to be utilized would be one card room for each 25,000 residents or fraction thereof. Amendment to motion At Mayor Scott's suggestion, Councilman Cox amended his motion that the number (population formula) be referred to the staff and brought back to the Council to allow staff input and to allow the Council time to think over the ramifications of the change, with the report to be back in two weeks. Councilman Hobel agreed as the second. Motion, as amended, The motion, as amended, carried unanimously. carried Mayor Scott clarified the amendment explaining that the staff is to come back with criteria for population figures other than SO,O00 and both this report and the report submitted tonight are to come back to the Council for further consideration. 14. b. REPORT ON MID-YEAR City Manager Cole submitted a detailed report to the STATUS OF CITY FINANCES Council reviewing the City's financial condition and AND OPERATIONS program accomplishments, emphasizing current costs, and revenues and activities. Motion to accept roport It was moved by Mayor Scott, and seconded by Councilman 5gdahl that the report be accepted. Concern over increase Councilman Hyde expressed a concern over the fact that in duplicating costs duplicating services had increased 51%. City Manager Cole explained that most of the duplicating services are currently being done "in-house" where they were formerly sent out. Motion carried The motion to accept the report carried unanimously. City Council Meeting -11- February 1, 1977 Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that in the near future (coming into budget sessions) that staff advis~ if they can measure that the total impressions are up 51% over last year~s in-house production, i§ the total paper output growing, or is the 51% increase off- set by an equal number of impressions that are no longer being done somewhere else; is there still a net increase; what is happening in the paper mill process. Motion carried Mayor Scott seconded the motion which carried unanimously. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. QUARTERLY TRANSIT Director of Public Works Robens submitted a written REPORT report completed by Transit Coordinator David Conner which highlighted the events to date and presented in tabular form the Chula Vista Transit operating statistics. The report covered the second quarter of FY 1976-77. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox report and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 16. REPORT ON RESTRIPING OF In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens BONITA ROAD AND "E" STREET outlined the increased traffic volume and accidents on TO PROVIDE FOR A TWO-WAY Bonita Road and "E" Street with the opening of 1-805 and LEFT TURN LANE the continuing development in the Bonita and Southwestern College areas. Staff recommended restriping of Bonita Road and "E" Street from a point 250 feet west of the intersection of Bonita Road/"E" Street to the intersection of Bonita Road/Bonita Glen Drive to provide a two-way left turn lane to reduce the potential for rear-end accidents. The Safety Commission recommended approval. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor report Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Proposed South Bay Mayor Scott announced that he attended a meeting regarding Economic Development the proposed South Bay Economic Development Corporation Corporation (to extend from National City south). It was requested that the City of Chula Vista send a representative during the developmental stages and at a later date the City can determine if it wishes to continue with participation. Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Councilman Cox as Hyde and unanimously carried that Councilman Cox be representative appointed to represent the City (on the Board of the proposed Economic Development Corporation for South Bay). Motion to inform Chamber It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Scott of Commerce of Council and unanimously carried that the Chamber of Commerce be action informed of the Council's action and their comments solicited. City Council Meeting -12- February 1, 1977 Suggestion for public Mayor Scott remarked that in his "State of the City" meetings with Council, message he had indicated that the Council should have developers & financial public hearings between various developers and financial institutions people in order to get ideas on exactly what the problems are in housing and how to have more creative growth policy in the City. Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox to staff and unaimously carried that this matter be referred to staff to see what is the best way to approach the hearings. Expanding the Chula Mayor Scott referred to past discussions concerning the Vista Shopping Center possibility of expanding the Chula Vista Shopping Center. Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff look into the various possibilities of closing off Fifth Avenue or other alternatives - bridging Fifth - between "H" and "I" and report back to the Council. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Safety problem - 1-805 Councilman Hyde outlined a traffic hazard at the inter- and Telegraph Canyon Road section of Telegraph Canyon Road and 1-805 -- driving north on 1-805 taking the Telegraph Canyon Road off-ramp, going down to the bottom and trying to make a left turn across on Telegraph Canyon Road, a driver opposes two lanes of traffic in both directions with the possibility of traffic heading east also attempting to turn left up the on-ramp. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the matter of the safety problem, if any, at this intersection (Telegraph Canyon Road and 1-805) be investigated by the traffic safety officer and the Safety Commission, with a report back to the City Council if any action should be taken. State to install In answer to query from the Council, Director of Public signals Works Robens stated that the City has applied for traffic signals at the intersection of Halecrest and the off- ramps from 1-805 and Telegraph Canyon Road through the FAU process. They have been approved at the committee level and are to be forwarded to the member agencies for approval. Mr. Robens said the State will design the signals, but wi]] not realign the ramps. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion. Councilman Egdahl agreed as the second. Parking t'icket Councilman Hyde stated he was concerned with the state- complaint ments made by Ms. McNary regarding her reaction to a parking ticket relative to the public relations aspect of the City's redevelopment project. Motion to relate informa- It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman tion to Town Centre Project Hobel and unanimously carried that this instance (parking Committee and Parking Place ticket) be related to the Town Centre Project Area Commission Committee and the Parking Place Commission to inform them of this reaction. City Council Meeting -13- February 1, 1977 Suggestion for appointment Councilman Hyde referred to a memorandum sent to the to RETC Advisory Council Council from the City Manager concerning a request that the Council suggest persons to serve on the RETC Advisory Council. Mr. Hyde suggested that consideration be given to appointing someone from the Human Relations Commission. Report on position of Councilman Cox questioned the status of the staff report Assistant City Attorney on the position of Assistant City Attorney. Report to be scheduled It was moved by Councilman Cox~ seconded by Councilman for Council Conference Egdahl and unanimously carried that this report be placed on the next Council Conference agenda where the agenda is such that there will be time for consideration. Safety problem on Bonita Councilman Cox said he had attended a meeting of the Road from Alien School Bonita Professional Association where concerns were ex- Road to Willow Road pressed regarding severe visual problems as drivers come out from parking lots of businesses on the south side of Bonita Road, from Allen School Road going back toward Willow Road. It was suggested that perhaps because of trucks parking and large trees at the curb, that there is a need for red-curbing or some other measure to alle- viate the visual problem of motorists. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott Safety Commission and unanimously carried that the Safety Commission be requested to look into this situation to see if there is a need to red-curb the southern portion of Bonita Road. Trasportation for Councilman Cox commented that he has been informed that handicapped handicapped persons have no means of transportation in the City of Chula through common commercial carriers. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott and unanimously carried that staff look into this problem and see if it can be rectified. Discussion of E1 Rancho Councilman Hobel referred to a possible proposal by Dr. del Roy area Bloom for development in the E1 Rancho del Rey area. Council discussion followed concerning this area, includ- ing the land litigation, the fact that Citibank has indi- cated that Dr. Bloom does not represent them, study of consultants and actions of ACCORD~ and that the City Attorney has indicated to the Planning Department that a moratorium currently is in effect in this area. Councilman Egdahl stressed the need for ACCORD input and said it is his understanding that the most recent meeting of ACCORD was poorly attended by members. Motion to~ notify ACCORD It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman members of meetings Hyde and unanimously carried that staff makes sure that at least one week in advance that ACCORD members are notified of upcoming meetings. 17. WRITTEN CO~g~UNICATIONS a. REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES The Starlight Center submitted a request for a conditional FOR CONDITIONAL USE use permit and an application for an initial study relating PERMIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL to an environmental impact report to expand their existing IMPACT REPORT workshop. The Center asked that the Council waive the fees required in connection with their applications. City Council Meeting -14- February 1, 1977 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council approve the request and waive the fees. b. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC WORKS The Board of Directors 3f the Chula Vista Town Centre DEPARTMENT TO PUT UP AND Business and Professional Association asked if the TAKE DOWN THE CHRIST, S Council would consider, at the budget session, the pos- DECORATIONS ON THIRD sibility of authorizing the Public Works Department to AVENUE ON A PEP24ANENT incorporate a provision in their overall schedule to BASIS put up and take down Christmas decorations on Third Avenue on a permanent basis. Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman to staff Hobel and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff. c. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION The Chula Vista Art Guild requested Council permission TO HOLD ART MARTS FOR to use the grounds around the old library building at 1977 IN FRONT OF OLD the corner of Fourth Street and Memorial Way to hold LIBRARY BUILDING AND art marts on the following dates in 1977: FOR WAIVER OF FEES March 12/13 October 8/9 April 2/3 November 12/13 June 1]/12 December 10/11 August 13/14 The Guild also requested a waiver of the license fee in connection with these activities. Motion to approve, It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman subject to staff control Hobel and unanimously carried that the Art Guild's request be approved, subject to conditions of staff to protect participants and handle traffic in parking lot, d. REQUEST TO ACTIVATE Mrs. A. Tavolaeei, owner of the Touch of Spain Apartments STORM DRAIN PLANS ON at 383 Mankato, outlined a flood problem in the alley MANF~TO TO FOURTH back of the Lion's Club between Fourth Avenue and Glover AVENUE Avenue. It is Mrs. Tavolacci's understanding that plans are being considered to relocate the storm drain straight down Mankato to Fourth Avenue and she requested that these plans be activated before 5erlous accident5 occur. Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman to staff Hobol and unanimously carried that Mrs. Tavolacci's request be referred to staff. e. REQUEST FOR SIGNS ON Mrs. Virginia Miller requested Council consideration to  "J" STREET TO DISTIN- distinguish signs on "J" Street ("East 'J' Street" and GUISH BETWEEN EAST "J" "West 'J' Street") to assist people in locating specific AND WEST "J" STREET addresses. Director of Public Works Robens noted that the street designations are "J" Street and "East J" Street. It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that staff comments be accepted. f. REQUEST FOR CITY TO Mr. Charles J. Ramm, co-owner of Greentree Apartments at CONTROL DRAINAGE 280 "K" Street, requested Council action to correct an PROBLEM AT 280 "K" erosion problem in the drainage ditch at the rear of the STREET apartments through which water from Telegraph Canyon drains. City Council Meeting -15- February 1, 1977 Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman staff for report Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be refer- red to staff for report. g. RESIGNATION FROM Mr. Newton Chaney submitted his resignation from the CHARTER REVIEW Charter Review Committee, effective January 22, 1977. CO~B~ITTEE Resignation accepted It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that Mr. Chaney's resigna- tion be accepted. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, February 1977 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk