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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/12/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~]~E CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 7, 1976 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 Hamilton, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City ~lanager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Administrative Aide Boyd, Traffic Engineer Hansen, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman [~de, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 23, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamations saluting the States WISCONSIN & WYOMING of Wisconsin and Wyoming. Members of the audience from these States were asked to stand and introduce themselves. This concluded the Bicentennial Ail States Program. b. Report of Port Mr. C. R. Campbell, Port Commissioner, gave a brief Commissioner report concerning 1) development of repairs to the storm C. R. Campbell damage on the E1 Centro line of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway, 2) negotiations for acquisition of Navy Field, 5) progress of second terminal at Lindberg Field, and 4) progress of Chula Vista Boat Basin. c. Oath of Office - City Clerk Jennie Fulasz administered the Oath of Office Planning Commissioner to newly appointed Planning Commissioner Robert M. Renneisen, Jr. ORAL CO~UlUNICATIONS Warren A.' Pearson Mr. Pearson said he was representing the petitioners con- 1S6 "L" Street cerning the traffic conditions on "L" Street. He asked Chula Vista permission to speak concurrently on Agenda Items No. 14 and lg, and requested that these items be moved forward on the agenda as there were a large number of people in the audience in attendance due to interest in these sub- jects. Motion to move Ager~a It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Items No. 14 and 18 Hyde and unanimously carried that these two subjects (staff forward report and Safety Commission report on traffic conditions on "L" Street) be heard immediately after the public hear- ings and before the Consent Calendar. City Council Meeting -2- December 7, 1976 Joseph Rindone [~. Rindone stated he was representing 22 families in 230 Guava Avenue the 200 block of Guava Avenue who are planning to install Chula Vista their annual Christmas decorations to be in effect from December 12 through December 26. The residents requested that there be no parking allowed in the 200 block of Guava Avenue for the two weeks of the program. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request for no parking be approved, subject to reconsideration if the staff should find that there are objectionable features that do not appear at this time. Ernest Arnold Mr. Arnold said he also desired to speak on Agenda Items 897 Beech Avenue 14 and 18 concerning the traffic problem on "L" Street Chula Vista and requested permission to do so when these items were discussed. Permission was granted by Mayor Hamilton. Introduction of new Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Robert M. Renneisen, Jr. Planning Con~nissioner as the newly appointed Planning Commissioner. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES 3. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson reported that in April of CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE 1976 the City Council rezoned the property at 65-81 Third PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF Avenue from R-S-G to R-3-P-12 (12 units per acre, subject 34 CONDOMINI~4 UNITS AT to a precise plan). The applicant, B. I. Gentry, has 73 THIRD AVENUE IN submitted a precise plan for 34 two-story condominium R-3-P-12 DISTRICT units on the site. On November 8, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the precise plan, subject to the conditions in their Reso- lution PCM-?6-21. Mr. Peterson detailed the proposed development of the two-story condominium units commenting on the number of bedrooms, square footage, parking, and architectural style. He said the Planning staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation for approval. Council discussion Council discussed the traffic pattern, safety of the exit and entrance to the development~ driveway width and visibility with respect to the location of the proposed wall on one end of the development. Public hearing opened This being the time and place aa advertised, ~layor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Ernest Arnold ~{r. Arnold, member of the Safety Commission, stated that 897 Beech Avenue the Commission did review the plan of this area, but that Chula Vista it was some time ago and they would not be aware of any changes made subsequent to that review. There were cer- tain stipulations that the Commission felt should be in- corporated in the site as originally presented. This was prior to the reduction in the density from 63 units to 34 untis. City Council Meeting -3- December 7, 1976 Newton Chaney Hr. Chaney spoke in favor of the project. He had one 292 Sea Vale Street concern regarding the traffic problem during peak hours Chula Vista going up the hill. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Traffic problem Councilman Hobel expressed his concern regarding the to be considered potential traffic problem and asked that staff attempt to resolve the problem. a. RESOLUTION NO. 8433 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 34 following vote, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 73 THIRD AVENUE IN THE R-3-P-12 DISTRICT AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING - City Attorney Lindberg explained that the newly created CONSIDERATION OF ESTAB- Town Centre Business and Professional Association sub- LISHING AND LEVYING AN mitted a proposed budget in the same amount as the ADDITIONAL BUSINESS previous year's budget for the Parking and Business LICENSE TAX UPON THE Improvement Area and are requesting approval of the AREA INCLUDED IN THE levying of the additional business license tax, covering PARKING AND BUSINESS only that area of the business improvement district. Hr. IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR Lindberg noted that this hearing was set to hear any THE PURPOSE OF THE protests concerning this matter. GENERAL PROMOTION OF RETAIL TRADE Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1715 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be A~ffiNDING ORDINANCE NOS. placed on its first reading and adopted and that the 1372, 1584 AND 1658 reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. ESTABLISHING AND LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: UPON THE AREA INCLUDED IN THE PARKING AND BUSINgSS IMPROVEMENT AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde AREA FOR THE PURPOSE Noes: None OF THE GENERAL PROM0- Absent: None TION OF RETAIL TRADE - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting -4- December 7, 1976 5. PUBLIC HEARING - In a written statement, Director of Planning Peterson CONSIDERATION OF AN noted that on July 27, 1976 the City Council accepted AMENDblENT TO THE a report from the Planning Department recommending a MUNICIPAL CODE TO zoning text amendment which would permit an increase PE~IT MULTIPLE- in the percentage of kitchens allowed in a motel (cur- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL rently limited to a maximum of 30%) within a C-T zone, DEVELOPMENT IN THE provided the motel does not exceed the density permitted C-T DISTRICT in the R-3 zone (one unit per 1,350 square feet, 32 units per acre maximum). The increase above 30% would be subject to the conditional use permit procedure. The Council directed the staff to prepare a zoning text amendment for consideration. In investigating this matter further, it was determined by staff that the best way to accomplish this is to actually list apartments as a conditional use in the C-T zone and require that development conform to normal R-3 standards. In order to preserve the thoroughfare frontage for commercial use, the amendment prohibits apartments in the first 200 feet of the C-T zone. On November g, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended that the Council approve the amendment in accordance with their Resolution PCA-76-9. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the 200 foot set- back requirements and compatibility of development in the 200 foot setback with apartments to the rear. ~Ir. Peterson indicated that generally speaking the depth of C-T zoning along Broadway does not exceed 200 feet and beyond that the land use transitions into a residen- tial category. This amendment preserves that generally prevailing condition even on the properties that do exceed 200 feet in depth. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. ORDINANCE NO 1716 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be AMENDING SECTION placed on its first reading and that the reading of the 19.40.030 OF THE CHULA text be waived by unanimous consent. VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 19.40.160, The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: TO PERMIT MULTIPLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIlE C-T AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl DISTRICT, AND CERTIFYING Noes: None THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION Absent: None - FIRST READING City Council Meeting -S- December 7, 1976 (Agenda Items No. 14 and 18 moved forward - see motion on page 1 of minutes). 14. REPORT ON TRAFFIC At the meeting of November 16, 1976 the Council referred CONDITIONS ON "L" this item to the Safety Commission for recommendation. STREET BETWEEN (See Item 18 following). In a written report, Director HILLTOP DRIVE AND of Public Works Robens stated that staff concurred with THIRD AVENUE - the Safety Commission recommendation for reflectorization DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC along the curvature of "L" Street which will be added in WORKS/CITY ENGINEER the very near future. Staff also concurred with the in- stallation of traffic signals at First and Second on "L" Street, however, staff recommended that these signals be considered along with other projects at budget hearings when the Council adopts the Capital Improvement Program for next year's budget. 18. RECO~ENDATION ON TRAFFIC On November 16, 1976 the City Council referred to the CONDITIONS ON "L" STREET Safety Commission a petition presented by Mr. Warren BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND Pearson of 156 "L" Street, protesting the traffic con- THIRD AVENUE - SAFETY ditions on "L" Street between Hilltop Drive and Third CO~ISSION Avenue. After review and investigation, tho Safety Commission in a written report recommended that traffic signals be installed at First and "L" and at Second and "L" as expeditiously as possible, and that "L" Street be roflectorized between the 200 and 300 block to delineate the arc of curvature. Warren Pearson Mr. Pearson stated he was speaking in opposition to the 156 "L" Street conclusions presented in the staff report. He said the Chula Vista committee of petitioners disagreed with this report and felt the facts were inaccurate. He commented on the accident problem and the number of unrecorded accidents, noise factors, property values being decreased and number of homes sold along this street. ~r. Pearson urged the Council to consider the recommendation of the Safety Commission and approve the installation of traffic signals immediately. Ernest Arnold ~. Arnold said he was speaking as a private citizen in 897 Beech Avenue favor of the installation of traffic signals. He com- Chula Vista pared the residential aspects and traffic volume of "L" Street between I-5 and Telegraph Canyon Road to those on "E" Street and "H" Street, commented on the speed problem, and compared the cost of increased traffic patrol to the cost of installing signals. Staff comments Director of PubIic Works Robens referred to his report stating it was hi5 opinion that the construction of traffic signals at First and Second on "L" Street would provide some element of safety and that speed and acci- dents would be reduced. He said the staff has no objec- tions to the installation of the signals provided that it does not take away from the installation of other needed signals in the City with higher priorities. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning costs factors, comparison of accident rates at various intersections, speed control, problem caused by curvature of "L" Street, the warrant system, noise and pollution factors, visi- bility problems cause by parked cars near driveways, traffic control by synchronization of signals, priority listing for signals and funding sources. City Council Meeting -6- December 7, 1976 Motion to install signals It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the staff be directed to proceed with plans for the installation of two stop lights at the intersection of "L" and First and Second Avenues, integrated into the grid system, with the staff to indi- cate their recommendations for the source of funding for the projects. Council discussion Discussion continued concerning the increase in noise and pollution levels casued by installation of signals, priority listing of signals in the City, various sources of funding, criteria used in warrant system, and unusual factors involved in the segment of "L" Street under consideration. Motion carried The motion as made to install signals at "L" Street and First and Second Avenues carried unanimously. RECESS A recess was called at 8:50 p.m. and the meeting re- convened at 9:12 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8434 - Alco Fence Company, Incorporated, has completed the con- ACCEPTING PUBLIC struction of the chain link fence covered walkway extend- IMPROVEMENTS - CHAIN ing between David Drive and Berland Way in accordance LINK FENCE COVERED with the contract documents dated October 19, 1976, WALKWAY, HALECREST awarded by Council Resolution No. 8353. A final inspec- DRIVE tion was made on November 29, 1976 and all work was found to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8435 - On May 18, 1976 the City Council approved the installation ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD of two additional stop signs at Second Avenue and Quintard STOP(S) AND/OR THROUGH Street changing the intersection from a two-way stop to STREET(S) IN ~{E CITY a four-way stop. Since the installation on June 4, 1976, OF CHULA VISTA the four-way stop has efficiently controlled traffic at this intersection and there have been no accidents. The resolution amends Schedule II - Special Stops Required - of the ~nicipal Code to provide for this four-way stop on Second Avenue and Quintard Street. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE - FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8436 - On November 9, 1976 the Council adopted a motion request- DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING lng a resolution establishing a policy regarding the A POLICY FOR THE FUTURE development of the E1 Rancho del Rey area indicating DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL that no further plans will be considered for development, RANCHO DEL REY AREA other than those already approved through the tentative (EXHIBIT #2) stage, until the matter of the assessment district has been established and Hillside development standards resolved. City Council Meeting -7- December 7, 1976 City Attorney Lindberg stated that the original resolu- tion (Exhibit No. 1) was revised (Exhibit No. 2) to define the area in more precise but still general terms as that general area between 1-80S and Otay Lakes Road and Bonita Road and Telegraph Canyon Road. He added that it should be understood that the policy declaration as contained in the resolution is simply a reiteration of the policy expressed by the State Subdivision Map Act requiring that the design of subdivisions properly fit into the overall plan of the region, be compatible with adjacent developments, and be consistent with the City's general plan requirements that public facilities be available. Council discussion Discussion ensued concerning the schedule regarding the establishment of the assessment district, potential density of developments under present zoning, problems of prospective developers in buying property due to costs based on values for high density, progress of ACCORD in making a recommendation regarding ridges and canyons, concerns over widening of Telegraph Canyon Road, the possibility of a series of assessment districts to pro- vide for the adequate sharing of costs for streets and public facilities, and the application of the Hillside Ordinance. The Council concurred that once the ridges and canyons to be preserved have been identified and overlayed on the P-C zone, that it does, in effect, establish and resolve tile application of the Hillside Modifying District. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Conference Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for December 16 at 3:30 p.m. for the staff presen- tation on ridges and canyons and to consider the recom- mendation or "no recommendation" from ACCORD. Resolution (Exhibit The revised resolution identified as Exhibit No. 2 was No. 2) offered offered by Councilman Hyde with modification to the last paragraph, line 3, deleting the words "~hall not accept or oon~ider" and substituting therein the words 'mill not approve." Councilman Hobel suggested an additional modification to line 6 of the last paragraph adding the words '~p reim- bureement procedures" after the words '~ntil the matter of the a~es~ment district." Councilman Hyde agreed to offer the resolution with this additional modification. Carmen Pasquale, Mr. Pasquale commented on the overlay of ridges and representing canyons in the application of the hillside development E1 Rancho del Rey standards and asked that this be clarified in the reso- lution. He suggested that the reference to the hillside development standards be eliminated and to substitute the identification of the ridges and canyons on the P-C map as accepted by Council. City Council Meeting -8- December 7, 1976 In answer to a query from Councilman Hyde, ~lr. Pasquale stated that the staff received their amended general development plan which includes figures for open space and density. He again discussed the wording of the resolution indicating it was too restrictive. Resolution to City Attorney Lindberg said that the resolution was be restrictive intended to be restrictive and if the Council made too many modifications, the point of the policy statement will not be achieved. Offer of resolution Councilman Hyde offered the resolution with modifica- restated tions so that the last two paragraphs will read as follows: '~HEREAS, it has further been determined that proper evaluation of the level of public facili- ties required in the El Rancho del Rey area is dependent upon the resolution of the applica- tion of ffillside development standards through identification of ridges and canyons to be preserved. NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby declare and establish in accordance with the State Planning Act as a policy of the Council that the City will not approve any further plans for development in the El Rancho del Rey project, other than those already approved through the tentative stage, until the matter of the assessment district or reimbursement procedure and the application of the Hillside development stan- dards through identification of ridges and canyons to be preserved has been established and resolved." The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None 9. ORDINANCE NO. 1717 - The City Council has previously approved a process for AMENDING SECTION 3.44.021 robating the utility users' tax in the amount of $12.00 OF CHAPTER 3.44 OF THE per year to those qualified senior citizens who, because CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL they are served by a master meter, cannot have the tax CODE, RELATING TO PRO- eliminated from their billing. The first rebates will VISIONS FOR A REBATE OF be made in the beginning of fiscal year 1977. UTILITY USERS' TAX TO SENIOR CITIZENS QUALIFYING FOR AN EXEMPTION - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be first reading placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. City Council Meeting -9- December 7, 1976 The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED b~TTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 10. ORDINANCE NO 1713 - Community Hospital of Chula Vista requested a change of AMENDING ZONING MAP OR zone from R-1-H to C-O-P for approximately 30 acres of MAPS ESTABLISHED BY the Community Hospital site on Dora Lane, a quarter mile SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE south of Telegraph Canyon Road. Approval was also re- CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL quested of a precise plan for a 65,000 square foot office CODE, REZONING THAT building. The Planning Commission recommended rezoning CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED of approximately 5 acres of the 30 acre site, identified AT 740 DORA LANE FROM as Parcel ~1, subject to the conditions in ther Resolution R-1-H TO C-O-P, AND PCA-76-B. CERTIFYING THE ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT - SECOND READING AND This ordinance was placed on first reading on November ADOPTION 23, 1976. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None 11. ORDINANCE NO. 1714 - The City Council previously adopted a moratorium on the REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. levy of additional business license tax for the Improvement 1390 ALL RELATING TO THE Area and established an election process for the Advisory IMPOSITION OF A MORATORI[~ Committee thereof. These provisions are no longer appli- UPON THE COLLECTION OF THE cable with the integration of the Advisory Committee into ADDITIONAL BUSINESS the Town Centre Business and Professional Association and LICENSE TAX FOR THE PARK- the proposed expansion of the Improvement Area to be lNG AND BUSINESS IMPROVE- coterminous with the Town Centre Project Area. MENT AREA AND ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW ADVISORY This ordinance was placed on first reading on November 23, CO~ITTEE -SECOND READING 1976.  AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ordinance be second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading adopted of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -10- December 7, 1976 12. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. ACQUISITION OF CHURCH In a written report, Acting City Manager Asmus stated STREET PROPERTY that recently the Parking Place Commission requested that the Council give consideration to the purchase of two parcels of land on Church Street between "F" and Davidson Streets. The subject property backs up to the previously acquired public lot at 282 Del Mar. It was staff's recommendation that no action be taken until the level of utilization of the recently completed parking lot at 282 Del Mar is ascertained and a parking location study completed. Recommendation to Mayor Hamilton stated that this item was related to continue Agenda Agenda Item No. 20 "Recommendation regarding acquisition Items 12a and 20. of Church Street Property," and that the Parking Place Commission recommendation was that the items be continued for 60 days. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman carried Cox and unanimously carried that Items 12a and 20 be continued for 60 days. b. REPORT ON QUESTION- At the meeting of November 23, the Council requested NAIRE TO BE DISTRIBUTED staff to look at the costs associated with the printing WITH CITY CALENDAR/ and distribution of a questionnaire with the annual City ANNUAL REPORT Calendar. Staff recommended a one-page questionnaire, with the work to be done in-house for a cost not to exceed $300 and with the postage to be paid by the respondent. Council discussion Council discussed the sample questionnaire submitted, particularly noting the language in the paragraphs concerning "brokering" and "direct administration," concurring that the wording should be rewritten in the language of the lay person. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman with modifications Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be approved with the provision that paragraph #2 be revised with regard to the explanation of "brokering" and "direct administration;" and that two additional categories be added: 1) Sensitivity to citizen complaints and; 2) Action upon citizen complaints. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTmeNT }lEADS 13. REPORT ON R-3 DISTRICT Director of Planning Peterson, in a detailed written IN THE CITY OF CIIULA VISTA report~ reviewed the Council's concerns expressed during the past twelve months over the density and location of Chula Vista's several R-3 zones. He noted that this concern has increased as citizens have protested proposed R-3 developments near their single family neighborhoods, and as a result several areas have been rezoned. City Council Meeting -11- December 7, 1976 Mr. Peterson recommended that the Council direct staff to undertake a study of these R-3 zones in the City as a complete and significant program which would lead to a number of changes in the zoning ordinance, with par- ticular attention to be given to mobile home parks and school sites. (A complete copy of the report is on file in the City Clerk's office). blotion to consider It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Item 13 at Council Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be Conference on scheduled for a Council Conference on December 23, 1976 December 23 at 3:30 p.m. 14. REPORT ON TRAFFIC CON- (This item was?moved forward on the agenda. See page 5 DITIONS ON "L" STREET of the minutes). BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND THIRD AVENUE 15. STATUS REPORT ON On May 25, 1976 the City Council authorized a contract PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR with Donald Goldman to provide the architectural and ARCHITECTURAL AND engineering services for the Civic Center Renovation ENGINEERING SERVICES Project (Resolution No. 8178). The contract amount was FOR THE CIVIC CENTER $94,000 which was based on the scope of the project as it RENOVATION PROJECT was defined at that time. In a written report, the Director of Public Works stated that the scope of the project has increased considerably, and the consultant has been required to perform additional tasks that were not included in the original contract. The estimated construction cost for these changes is $397,463 and the estimated contract increase to implement these changes is $18,500. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman report Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 16. REPORT ON "F" At the meeting of November 23, the Council approved STREET WIDENING Alternate #4 of the staff report for the "F" Street widening project, which provided for the retention of the six California Pepper trees in front of the Library. It was indicated at the meeting that the roadway width was 56 feet and that temporary striping could be in- stalled. Director of Public Works Robens stated that the Council was misinformed at that meeting and that the actual curb- to-curb width is 48 feet on "F" Street just east of Fourth Avenue. The Traffic Engineer worked out an alter- nate solution on an interim basis to provide for a left turn pocket which will require the elimination of four parking spaces on "F" Street in front of the shopping center. This change will require restriping and will provide a safety factor. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and that the Public Works Director and City Engineer carry out the restriping. City Council Meeting -12- December 7, 1976 17. STATUS REPORT ON WORK On September 2, 1976 staff presented the Council with a OF ACCORD AND CONSULTANT schedule for the modification of the E1 Rancho del Rey ON EL RANCHO DEL REY General Development Plan and the formation of an assess- ment district. Director of Planning Peterson noted, in a written report, the reason for the delay of ACCORD's recommendation to Council which was due on October 5, 1976. Itc added that this report will be brought to Council during the month of December. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. RECO~qENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND CO~ilSSIONS 18. RECO~qENDATIONS ON TRAFFIC (This item was moved forward on the agenda. See page 5 CONDITIONS ON "L" STREET of the minutes). BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND THIRD AVENUE 19. RECO~IqENDATION FOR THIRD At their meeting on November 24, 1976 the Safety Com- AVENUE #29 BUS STOP mission considered the request of Mr. Samuel Fishman, CHANGE288 "F" Streetj representing Chula Vista senior citizens, asking that the #29 San Diego Bus 5top on Center and Third Avenue be changed to the south side of Third and "F" Street which would enable the seniors to cross Third Avenue in safety with existing traffic lights. The Safety Commission recommended that this request be approved. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff recon~endation be accepted to refer this item to the staff, the Parking Place Commission, and the Town Centre Project Area Committee and that the merchants in the area be advised of the possibility of losing parking spaces and get their comments. 20. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING The Parking Place Cormission, in a written statement, ACQUISITION OF CHURCH requested that the Acting City Manager's report (Agenda STREET PROPERTY Item 122) concerning "acquisition of Church Street property" be reviewed again in sixty (60) days to permit the Commission to forward more facts and figures that are not available at this time. · (See motion to continue under Item 12a, page 10 of the minutes). MAYOR'S REPORT Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Session Egdahl and unanimously carried that a short Executive Session be held after the Council meeting for pending or possible litigation. City Council Meeting -13- December 7, 1976 Motion for recommendation It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman on Revenue Sharing funds Hyde and unanimously carried that prior to the budget sessions, that recommendations come from the City Manager's office in regard to projects that might be funded through Revenue Sharing funds for Council consi- deration on a 90% - 10% basis, as was done as a policy on the previous five years of Revenue Sharing. Mayor Hamilton to Mayor Hamilton announced that for Council information, resign, effective if they wish to pursue appointment of an interim Mayor, January 3, 1977 that he will be resigning on the last Council meeting in December to become effective on January 3, 1977 at 12:00 noon. Motion to add procedures It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman for selecting interim Hyde and unanimously carried that an item be placed on Mayor on Council Conference the agenda for the next Council Conference on Thursday, Agenda December 9 to set the timetable, criteria and procedures to select an interim Mayor. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCIL~ffiN Growth management seminar Councilman Hyde called the Council's attention to a memorandum from the City Manager dated November 18, 1976 concerning a growth management seminar and suggesting, if the Council desires more information regarding this seminar, that a question and answer session be held during a Council Conference with ~. Jim Peterson and other Planning staff. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman }~de, seconded by Mayor Conference January 13 Hamilton and unanimously carried that the matter of to discuss growth further exploration of a growth management program be management program set for a Council Conference on January 13, 1977. Motion for Community Data It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Handbook to be available Egdabl and unanimously carried that copies of the to Commissions and placed "Community Data Handbook" be made available to each in Library Commission in the City for their information and copies placed in the Library. Motion for Resolution It was moved by Councilman }~de, seconded by Councilman concerning Department Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City of Chula of Motor Vehicles Vista join with the City of Carson and prepare a reso- lution protesting the practice of the Department of Motor Vehicles of selling the names and addresses of citizens, with personal copies to State Senators and Assemblymen. Letter from Councilman Cox referred to a letter from the Chairman of Youth Commission the Youth Commission concerning one of their members (Debbie Avery) missing an excessive number of the Com- mission meetings, tle asked if the reserve list of names could be reviewed and, at the next Council meeting, a replacement be recommended for that individual. City Council Meeting -14- December 7, 1976 Report on Denver Councilman Cox and Councilman Egdahl reported on the Conference National League of Cities Conference in Denver. Various papers and reports from the Conference will be made available for Council review. Executive Session The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:45 p.mo and the meeting reconvened at 11:2S p.m. ADJOURNMENT ~layor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. JENNIE bi. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk