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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/07/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 27, 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 Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hobel Councilmen absent: Councilman Hyde Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of July 14 and 20, 1976 be approved copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamation saluting State of New Mexico the State of New Mexico. The people in the audience from this state were introduced. ORAL CO~qUNICATIONS James Matherly Mr. b~therly read a prepared statement in which 402 Oaklawn Avenue he spoke against the $20,000,000 Areawide Housing Chula Vista Opportunity Plan to HUD and government spending. John A. MacPherson Mr. MacPherson requested that item #14 (Report 185 East "L" Street on traffic at East "L" Street and Monserate Chula Vista Avenue) be continued so that more of the people in the area will be notified of what is going on and will give them time to check it out. Continued to August 10 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be continued to the meeting of August 10, 1976. 3. a. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson submitted the CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE tentative subdivision map noting the location SUBDIVISION MAP FOR ZENITH IV as 3.8 acres at the southwest quadrant of East Palomar Street and Oleander Avenue. The develop- er is proposing to subdivide the area into 12 single family residential lots and one open space lot. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map subject to the conditions specified in their Resolution PCS-76-5 and with the findings delineated therein° Mr. Peterson concurred with the Planning Com- mission recommendation. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting -2- July 27, 1976 Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Negative Declaration It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by certified Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the Council finds that in accordance with the Negative Declaration on IS-7S-15 and the finding therein, the proposed project will not have any significant impact upon the environment and further certifies that the Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with CEQA as amended. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8263 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the APPROVING TENTATIVE text was waived by unanimous consent of those SUBDIVISION MAP OF present, passed and adopted by the following ZENITH IV AND CERTIFYING vote, to-wit: THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hyde RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 4. RESOLUTION NO. 8264 - The Engineering Division is proposing to cut back ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT a portion of the slope along the north side of FROM JOHN E. HELM, RICHARD H. "E" Street, east of Corte Maria Avenue to provide HELM AND MARY H. HANSEN FOR better sight distance to vehicular traffic at SLOPE RIGHTS AND MAINTENANCE the intersection of Corte Maria Avenue and "E" OF LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION Street. Slope rights have been obtained from SYSTEM the property owners. Conditions of development Mayor Hamilton remarked that the Council had previously put conditions of development on this property and they were not adhered to in this construction. Mr. Robens explained that the staff did not know of those conditions. It wasn't until the discretionary act was acted upon that it was brought to the staff's attention. City Attorney Lindberg noted that the Council can require these conditions as part of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions on the property. Mayor Hamilton commented that if the conditions are reasonable, he would like to see them "track with the property" during staff's review. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hyde 5o RESOLUTION NO. 8265 - The following bids were received on June 24, 1976: ACCEPTING BIBS AND AWARBING CONTRACT FOR BOX CULVERT IN Alternate 1: Construction of a Box Culvert in FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH OF CENTER Fifth Avenue and within the Grace Baptist Temple STREET property at 345 Fifth Avenue as per Agreement approved by Council Resolution 8086 on March 9, 1976. City Council Meeting -3- July 27, 1976 Alternate 2: Construction of a Box Culvert within the public right of way of Fifth Avenue. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to T. B. Penick & Sons for Alternate 2 in the amount of $27,]77.00, and that the Council authorize the expenditure of $29,900 from Account No. 250-2501-GT-21. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hyde 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8266 - Director of Public Works Robens submitted a CERTIFYING EIR 76-2 AND written report to the Council explaining that APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF the widening project between Ash and Church "F" STREET FROM FOURTH AVENUE Avenue was submitted for fund allocation under TO CHURCH AVENUE the Federal Aid Urban program and approved to a maximum of $139,000. However, traffic studies show that the segment between Fourth Avenue and Church Avenue provide a significantly lower level of service than the remaining segments and therefore, the project has been limited to the area between Fourth and Church Avenues~ Mr. Roberts discussed each of the following three alternatives presented to the Council in the Fall of 197S, recommending that "F" Street be fully widened between Fourth and Church Avenues (alternate #3): No project° Alternative 1: Restriping "F" Street to provide left turn pockets and a continuous left turn lane, totally eliminating parking on both sides. Alternative 2: Selective widening of "F" Street to provide left turn pockets, one through lane and free right turns at the major intersections and partially eliminating parking. Alternative 3: Full widening of "F" Street proPiding four lanes of traffic, left turn pockets at the major intersections and 37 parking spaces° The Planning Commission and Environmental Control Commission recommend Alternate 1 - striping only, and the Parking Place Commission, Downtown Association and Town Centre Project Committee recommend Alternate 3~ full widening. The Resolution specifies that the EIR 76-2 has been reviewed by Council and certified, that the information therein has been considered and City Council Meeting -4- July 27, 1976 the EIR prepared in accordance with CEQA, the California Administrative Code and Environmental Review Policy of the City° Written Communications In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, the City Clerk stated that she received no written communications concerning this proposed project° Kay Erwin Mrs. Erwin commented that ending the widening 267 Church Avenue project at Church Avenue would create a bottle- Chula Vista neck and more problems than presently exist at this intersection° She particularly noted the Congregational Towers' residents who frequently cross the street at this location. Mrs. Erwin asked that the widening extend to Second Avenue° Mr. Robens answered that the traffic condition at Church Avenue would be alleviated by either the full widening or the left turn lanes onto Third Avenue° Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the amount of parking spaces that would be deleted; the cost of the project; signalization at the intersections of q~lird and "F" and Fourth and "F"; undergrounding of utilities in the project area; rationale of the Planning Commission in recommending Alternate 1 - striping only; and the accident counts at the intersections. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight advised the Council that the Security 117 Jefferson Bank is planning to put in more drive-in windows Chula Vista (kiosks). Mro Robens commented that he is aware of this. The bank is requesting a widening of their driveway onto "F" Street. This will increase the traffic from those kiosks about 30% to S0% over what it is presently° Speaking against Councilman Egdahl spoke against the full widening - the full widening Alternative 3 - indicating it would create, rather than alleviate, traffic congestion. Further, the visual aesthetics is sharply de- teriorated by that type of widening. Motion for Alternate 1 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl for adoption of Alternate 1o No second to motion The motion died for lack of second° Raymond Yoder Mr. Yoder said he owns business at 226 Third 296 Seavale Avenue and is representing the Downtown Association. Chula Vista this evening. They recommend Alternate 3 because it would maintain current parking spaces, handle traffic better, and will provide good access through the business area for people to come in and shop~ Bobbie Morris Mrs° Morris remarked that at the Planning Com- 862 Seavale mission meeting, when this item was discussed, Chula Vista it was brought out that the proposed Town Centre Redevelopment Area was supposed to be geared to people walking, whereas widening the street would carry traffic through and make more traffic. Motion for Alternate 3 It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Cox that Alternate 3 be approved - full widening of "F" Street with the undergrounding of utilities° City Council Meeting -5- July 27, 1976 Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: Councilman Hyde RESOLUTION NO. 8266 - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the CERTIFYING EIR 76-2 AND text was waived by unanimous consent of those APPROVING THE MODIFICATION present, passed and adopted by the following OF "F" STREET FROM FOURTH vote, to-wit: AVENUE TO CHURCH AVENUE - ALTERNATE #3 AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Hobel Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: Councilman Hyde 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8267 - At the July 13, 1976 meeting, the Council accepted PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL a proposal from Dispatch Systems for an integrated APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR communications system. INTEGRATED CO~UNICATIONS SYSTEM The City Manager explained that the ]976-77 Capital Improvement budget includes $26,000 for equipment and installation; however~ the proposal exceeds this budget by $1,785 due to the State sales tax. A special appropriation is required to cover the complete cost. Resolution off,red Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent Councilman Hyde 7a. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: City Attorney Lindberg presented the ordinance which prohibits the keeping of vicious dogs. ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OWNERSHIP OF DOGS - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION Motion to bring ordinance It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by back at next meeting Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this proposed ordinance be brought back at the next meeting (August 3, 1976). CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1697 - At the Council meeting of July 20, 1976, the AMENDING THE CHULA VISTA ordinance was placed on first reading setting MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE forth certain standards and definition of "group "GROUP RESIDENCES" AND residences." ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR GROUP RESIDENCES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Mobel,that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Nobel, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hyde City Council Meeting -6- July 27, 1976 9o ORDINANCE NO. 1698 - At the meeting of July 20, 1976, the ordinance AMENDING SECTIONS 19o44.040 was placed on first reading which allowed bulky AND 19.46o040 OF THE CMULA retail sales in industrial zones (such as rum- VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO iture, carpets and other similar items)° ALLOW BULKY RETAIL SALES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND CERTI- FYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present° AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hyde 10. REPORT OF THE CITY NtauNAGER Report on Jaycees request for City Manager Cole reported that a request was waiver of carnival fees received from the Chula Vista Jaycees asking permission to hold their annual Fiesta de la Luna carnival at the Third Avenue and Street property site from October 6 through October 10, 1976. In addition, they have re- quested a waiver of all fees~ Mr. Cole stated that the City has contacted the County, the legal property owner, about this request, and pending this approval plus fulfillment of City requirements, it would be his recommendation to grant the request. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted granting the Jaycees permission to hold the carnival at Third and "H" Streets plus a waiver of all fees pending County approval of the request and subject to the fulfillment of City requirements° REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 11. REPORT ON POSSIBLE AMENDMENT Director of Planning Peterson reported that on TO C-T ZONE REGARDING INCREASE June 1, 1976 the Council received a request IN PERCENT OF KITCHENS ALLOWED from Bert Epsten and Mitchell Angus asking IN MOTELS that consideration be given to increasing the 30% percentage of kitchens now allowed in motels for the C-T zones provided that the motel does not exceed the density permitted in the R-3 zone° Mr. Pcterson stated that there are limited C-T zoned area5 in the City which might lend themselves to the development of motel5 with a higher precent of kitchens. He recommended that if the restriction is to be lifted, it should be accomplished only through the application of a conditional use permit and the placement of density restrictions in accordance with R-3 regulations. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted and the staff be directed to prepare a zoning text amendment for Planning Commission consideration. City Council Meeting -7- July 27, 1976 12o REPORT ON PROPOSED MODIFICATION Director of Planning Peterson submitted a TO C-N DISTRICT REGULATIONS written report explaining that when the new PERTAINING TO FREESTANDING sign ordinance was adopted in November 1974, SIGNS the concept for signing in the C-N District was that each neighborhood shopping center would would be allowed a single freestanding sign° Such sign could identify the name of the center and up to four tenants° In addition, each tenant is allowed a wail sign to identify his particular business. Mro Peterson noted, however, that the wording of this concept in Section 19o34o040A (2) (a) of the Code is confusing and recommended that it be referred to the Planning Commission with Council dir- ection to delete the word "lot" from this sentence° Further, it was recommended that the staff be directed to withhold issuance of sign permits which would be in violation of the contemplated zoning text amendment until Council acts on this matter° Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl to accept recommendations the staff's recommendations° No second to motion The motion died for lack of second~ Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton commented that if the Council did what is recommended, when there is a small neighborhood shopping center (particularly C-N zones) and it is not completely developed or planned, that there will be one user who will have this sign and not allow any other tenant to use itu If the word "lot" was eliminated from this section, this is what the Council will be facing° Mayor Hamilton suggested that all future C-N zones have the precise plan designator attached so that the Council will be aware of what is being proposed and have the plans for the signing go in at the same time° Planning Director's comments Mro Peterson explained that the problem occurs in those C-N zones which already have the freestanding sign~ In a brand new C-N zone center, the ordinance requires that whatever freestanding sign is erected, it must be de- signed to identify up to five tenants of that center° Mro Peterson added that if the ordinance was left as is, there is a potential for a free- standing sign for each tenant in a neighbor- hood shopping center° Suggestion to amendment to Mayor Hamilton suggested amending the ordinance ordinance to say that the balance of the development of that shopping center will conform to the same rules and regulations that would apply to a new C-N zoned center. Mr° Peterson cited the shopping center at Hilltop and Rienstra with three freestanding signs at the present time° Councilman Hobel noted the C&R Clothier store area where the tenants worked out a solution to their sign problems° Councilman Hobel agreed that a precise plan and signing should City Council Meeting -8- July 27, 1976 be considered at the same time for any future C-N shopping area~ Motion for referral It was moved by Councilman ttobel and seconded back to staff by Councilman Cox that this item be referred back to the staff for more work and creative thinking in this area based on the comments made by the Council at this meeting. Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl stated his concern with the motion as it lacked definite direction to the staff° Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: Councilman Hyde Issuance of sign permits Director Peterson questioned Council's direction on withholding issuance of sign permits which would be in violation of the contemplated zoning text amendment until such time as the Council acts on the matter. Mayor Hamilton declared that the ordinance, as presently written, is the law and anyone coming in for a permit should be able to get it under the present ordinance until such time as it is changed~ 15o REPORT ON FREEWAY Director of Public Works Robens reported LANDSCAPING that he contacted Bob Vogel, the District 11 CalTrans landscape architect, concerning land- scaping freeways in Chula Vista. Mr. Vogel explained that District l] was apportioned $485,000 for landscaping this fiscal year~ Since this is considerably less than anticipated, CalTrans will reduce the landscaping density and extend the landscaping schedule over a longer period of time° If the City wanted to participate in the in- stallation of the landscaping, the State would work with the City in this regard. The areas to be landscaped, however, must be compatible with the State's landscaping design, and de- pending on the time element of the landscaping~ the maintenance costs will have to be borne by the City~ Report accepted It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted and ask the Director of Public Works to keep the Council advised as to the availability of landscaping funds and projects. 14. REPORT ON TRAFFIC SAFETY This item was continued to the meeting of AT EAST "L" STREET AND August 10, 1976. (See page 1 of minutes). MONSERATE AVENUE 15~ REPORT - EFFECT OF CONSTRUCTION Director of Public Works Robens submitted a EAST OF HILLTOP UPON THE TELE- written report to the Council in response to GRAPH CANYON DRAINAGE CHANNEL its direction of July 20, 1976 requesting staff to investigate the drainage problems on the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road° City Council Meeting -9- July 27, 1976 Mro Robens detailed the topography, land division, building and grading permits issued, and other history of the land area° He recommended that the engineering staff continue its analysis and investigation of the effects of this and all upstream development on Tele- graph Canyon channel and upon the channel's conti~uous properties° Council discussion Council discussion followed in which they discussed with Mr~ Roberts the effect of the drainage; Building Code requirements ~or construction of drainage outside the public right of way; the water course ordinance under which the City could not require a concrete channel structure because the proposed con- struction would insignificantly increase the velocity or erosion potential or obstruction of the channel in its final form° Councilman Egdahl noted that the developer recognizes that this area is a "catch basin" or a wide channel which holds the water until it moves under Hilltop Drive and west to the park area since he has added fill to the level of a couple of feet above the 50 year flood level° Councilman Egdahl added that when all that water is moved into a narrow channel width, raising the water level by about two feet, it does significantly alter the drain- age channel° Under this enabling legislation, the developer could be required to provide a concrete channel° Mro Robens explained that the development does raise the water from one foot to two feet but does not increase the velocities. The box culvert to be constructed under Hilltop Drive will relieve the flooding for the SO-year flood; therefore, any problems caused by this development will be mitigated~ Assessment District Mayor Hamilton questioned the legality of forming a drainage assessment district for this area to insure the City that this area will be planted, mowed, and kept clean so that water will go through it~ Mr. Roberts answered that an assessment district can be formed when there is a plan for the area in question. This area does not have an adopted plano City Attorney Lindberg concurred. He asked if the conditions imposed on this development were the same as those previously required of the predecessor and owner two years ago who felt he could not develop the property in accordance with those conditions~ Mr. Robens remarked that he is not aware of the discussion held two or three years ago with the previous owners or the conditions imposed at that time~ Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Cox that the report be accepted~ City Council Meeting -10- July 27, 1976 Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be asked to advise the Council at the next meeting of the means (if any) that are available to legally require the lining of this channel - for an improved channelo 16. REPORT ON POSTPONEMENT OF Director of Public Works Robens reported that CONSTRUCTION OF STATE the construction of Route 54 between Chula ROUTE 54 Vista and National City is not included in the CalTrans six-year construction program. He stated that the delay of this project could have considerable impact upon Chula Vista especially in regard to the Bayfront development and the traffic loading on City streets. Mro Robens asked for Council auth- orization to actively pursue the inclusion of State Route 54 in the State's six-year plano The Highway Cormmission will hold a hearing on August 19 on this new program and input should be sent to the local CalTrans office by August 13o Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by direction Councilman Hob¢l and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be authorized to take any and all appropriate action, either through written or personal appearances before the Commission to do everything possible to get funding available for Route 54 again, and to detail the history of what is going on and the investments that have been made by both the City of Chula Vista and National City and the Port District in making arrange- ments to help in the development of the inter- change of Route 54, 1-5 and Tidelands Avenue° Suggestion for Councilman Hobel asked that the motion include inclusion in motion a provision that if letters are required to the legislators, they will go out under the Mayor's signature, and further, that the motion include Route 252 which has been deleted and which road the Council supported° Included in motion Mayor Hamilton included these in his motion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second° City Manager Cole stated that there is no money for Route 252, and urged the Council to focus on Route 54. He suggested that Chula Vista contact the Port District and National City f6r a joint effort on Route 54~ Motion carried Mayor Hamilton agreed and the motion carried unanimously by those present° MAYOR'S REPORT Flooding problem in Irapuato Mayor Hamilton stated he tried all day to contact the Mayor of Irapuato, Mexico - our Sister City - to find out about the flooding problems and what this City could do to helpo The Mayor of Irapuato was in his helicopter and could not be reached° Mayor Hamilton informed the Council that he will continue to try to make contact° City Council Meeting -11- July 27, 1976 COUNCIL COMMENTS Appointment to ACCORD Councilman Egdahl stated he is appointing Carl Grieve, 689 Gilbert Place, Chula Vista to this committee to replace Mr. Jerry Williams who resigned. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY Councilman 5gdahl referred to the letter received from LAFCO stating they are dropping their Sphere of Influence Study° Motion to add item It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded to agenda with Board by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried of Supervisors by those present that this item be placed on the agenda of the meeting which is being set up with the Board of Supervisors to dis- cuss the moratorium in the Castle Park area° MOTORCYCLE PROBLEM AT Councilman Egdahl commented that he received 1-80S AND EAST ORANGE a call from the people east of 1-80S at East Orange stating that the motorcycle riding in that area is a real problem going on as late as 9:S0 p.m. in the evenings° Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be referred to staff. LEFT TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS Councilman Egdahl noted the number of people making left turns after the light has changed at certain intersections in the City, thereby causing near accidents. He asked if it was time for these intersections to have the left- turn signals° Mro Robens, Director of Public Works, stated that in the request for FAU funds, they are asking for $25,000 for this project° Motion for application It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this be taken into that consideration for application (of the funds) at the same time° Councilman Hobel asked if the signals could be put on the delay system, to allow more time for left turns. Mr. Roberts said he would check into itu LETTER REGARDING SIGNS Councilman Egdahl expressed his appreciation AT I-5 AND 1-805 for the letter received from Mr. J. Dekema concerning the signing on I-5 and Interstate 805 in the North County area. He felt Dekema's proposals will clear up the confusion now existing by the signs in this area° ABSENT FROM NEXT MEETING Councilman Hobel asked permission to be absent from the next Council meeting due to the fact that he will be on vacation. Motion for permission It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that permission be granted Councilman Hobel to be absent from the next Council meeting (August 3, 1976)o Councilman Hobel abstained from voting° City Council Meeting -12- July 27, 1976 APPOINT~ffiNT TO ACCORD Councilman Hobel commented that he has an appointment to make to ACCORD and will give this name to the City Clerk by the end of this week so that the Council will be notified of this appointment at the next meeting° 17o WRITTEN CONflqUNICATIONS ao Letter of resignation - Mro Albert }looper, member of the Envi~zf~mental Albert Hooper Control Commission, submitted his resignation° Resignation accepted with It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by regret Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mro Hooper thanking him for his services on this commission~ bo Request for permission The Friends of the Library requested permission to hold Book Fair to hold their annual Book Fair on Saturday, October 9, 1976 from 10:00 aomo to 3:00 pomo in the parking lot area of the Chula Vista Public Library. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff° REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Hamilton said he was advised by staff MEETING that they have no information to present to the Agency at this time concerning the devel- opment proposals for the Town Centre Redevel- opment Project; therefore, there will be no meeting as scheduled° ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:13 pom. to the meeting scheduled for August 3, 1976 at 7:00 p.m.