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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/12/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. December 16, 1975 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 Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Personnel Overley, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Chief of Police Winters, City Librarian Levine, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meeting of December 9, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Hamilton commented that both he and CONSIDERATION OF ADDING Councilman Scott were absent during the last "P" PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING discussions of items #2 and #3 (zone changes DISTRICT TO VARIOUS PROPER- at I-5 and "E" and "H" Streets). The City TIES AT I-5 AND "E" STREET Attorney has advised that unless the tapes were listened to, neither the Mayor nor Councilman Scott can participate or vote in these two public hearings. Mayor Hamilton stated that he has not had the opportunity to listen to the tape of this previous meeting; Councilman Scott remarked that he did not listen to the tape either. City Attorney Lindberg advised the Council to readvertise both hearings. ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by AMENDING ZONING MAPS ESTAB- Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by LISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 those present that the public hearing be OF THE CITY CODE REZONING readvertised. THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONTAINING 8.88 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF "E" STREET AND 5.40 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF "E" STREET, EAST OF I-5, FROM C-V TO C-V-P AND R-3 - FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF ADDING "P" PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICT TO FOUR PARCELS LOCATED ADJACENT TO "H" STREET, EAST OF I-5 City Council Meeting 2 December 16, 1975 ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by AMENDING ZONING MAPS Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by ESTABLISHED BY SECTION ' those present that the public hearing be 19.18.010 OF THE CITY CODE readvertised. REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO "H" STREET, EAST OF I-5 FROM C-V TO C-V-P FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION Director of Planning Peterson explained that OF APPEAL BY MARGARET CLAYTON on November lO the Planning Commission con- OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL sidered a variance to allow creation of a OF VARIANCE APPLICATION TO lot which would not have frontage on a public CREATE A LOT WITHOUT FRONTAGE street as required by the Zoning Ordinance. ON A DEDICATED STREET This proposal involves a 60' x 320' lot on the east side of Minot Avenue north of "D" Street. The applicant desires to split the lot so that the existing home would be located on an 11,580 square foot lot fronting on Minot Avenue. Mr. Peterson added that the Planning Commission denied the variance request since they were unable to make the findings as required for approval. He concurs with this recommendation. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Applicant not present It was noted that the applicant was not present. Motion to postpone action It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the hearing be continued for one- half hour (until 7:45 p.m.) while the Council continues with other business, and if the applicant is not here at that time, the public hearing will be closed and the Council will act on the appeal. Action to deny the appeal At 7:45 p.n~. the Council noted that the appli- cant was still not present. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Appeal denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the appeal be denied. - CONSIDERATION Director of Planning Peterson submitted the PUBLIC HEARING OF PRECISE PLAN FOR BONITA Precise Plan to the Council explaining that VISTA APARTMENTS, MEDICAL OFFICES on November 24, 1975, the Planning Commission AND RETAIL CENTER IN 700 BLOCK adopted EIR-75-5, approved a conditional use OF OTAY LAKES ROAD permit for 90 apartment units in the C-C-P zone and voted to recommend approval of the Precise Plan for development of t~n (10) acres~ of property in the 700 block of Otay Lakes Road. City Council Meeting 3 December 16, 1975 Mr, Peterson referred to his written report to the Council in which he detailed the precise plan. He noted the architecture of the 90 units which features a flat roof design sprinkled with rough textured masonite. This is in contrast to the architectural treatment of the recreational building which will have a pitched roof with varying angles and proejctions. The staff feels that the architectural treatment of the 90 units is out of character with the residential uses nearby and needs considerable modification. They suggested (1) the use of a pitched, wood shingle roof; (2) more effective use of wood trim and more continuity in the use of accent paneling; and (3) provision of a more subdued stairway and balcony screeening treatment. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Julie Pruitt Ms. Pruitt said she was representing the 30th and "B" Avenue owners, Norman & Ashwill. They concur with National City the Planning staff and Planning Commission's recommendations; however, they are concerned about the architectural changes and want to make sure that they "don't get carried away with the high cost." If they went with the staff's recommendation for a pitched roof, the added cost would be $44,800, or $500 a unit° Ms. Pruitt added that the owners will work with the staff to camouflage the stairways if this is the desire of the Council. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion Discussion ensued regarding the architecture of the apartment units. Mayor Hamilton sug- gested the flat roof be interspersed with a gable roof. Mr. Peterson indicated this could be done but it was still the staff's recom- mendation that a pitched roof be used through- out. In answer to the Council's query, Mr. Peterson suggested changes to the stair- way that would make the design more compatible. Motion to approve precise It was moved by Councilman Hyde that a resolu- plan tion be brought back for Council action approv- ing the Precise Plan and directing the applicant to meet with the Planning staff to resolve the differences over the architectural styling as cited by the staff, to-wit: under 4a-4b-4c (of the staff's report - All3 dated December 16, 1975). No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to approve Precise It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Plan Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that a resolution is to be brought back approving the Precise Plan. The resolution shall include recommendations of the Planning Department staff (on page 2 of the staff report - All3 dated December 16, 1975). City Council Meeting 4 December 16, 1975 Discussion of motion Mayor Hamilton indicated he could vote for the motion if the wording were changed somewhat to reflect that it could be a mixed flat and gable roof. Motion changed Councilman Egdahl clarified this language of the motion to state: "the use of a pitched wood shingle roof in total and/or in part." RESOLUTION NO. 7969 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of APPROVING PRECISE PLAN FOR the text was waived by unanimous consent, BONITA VISTA AParTMENTS, passed and adopted, as amended, by the following MEDICAL OFFICES AND RETAIL vote, to-wit: CENTER IN THE 700 BLOCK OF OTAY LAKES ROAD AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel PUBLIC HEARING - FORMATION Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt OF OPEN SPACE DISTRICT stated that on November 18, 1975, by Resolu- NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF CHULA tion No. 7952, the City Council declared its VISTA intention to form Open Space District No. 6 and set the date of December 16, 1975 for the public hearing to hear protests on the formation of the district. Mr. Lippitt explained that the boundaries of the district are the same as that of the sub- division, Hilltop Vista. The areas to be maintained by the district are all of Lot "B" and the open space maintenance easement across Lot 94 through Lot 100 and Lot 125 through Lot 162. The estimated annual maintenance cost is $8,431 which assessments have been spread equally among the parcels lying Within the district making the assessment for each parcel $52.04 annually. On November 10, 1975, the Planning Commission approved a resolution establishing the district. 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 hearing was declared closed. Motion to bring back resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that a resolution be brought back ordering the formation of Open Space District No. 6 and approving the spread of assessments. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. City Council Meeting 5 December 16, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7970 - The Engineering Division is preparing improve- ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT ment plans for the construction of an 84" FROM GREATER WESTERN REAL culvert under Quintard Street, west of Second ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST Avenue which includes doing a portion of the FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES work on private property along the north side of Quintard Street. The property owner, Greater Western Real Estate Investment Trust, has granted the City a drainage easement to construct and maintain drainage facilities upon their property. RESOLUTION NO. 7971 - The following bids were received on November ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 17, 1975 for irrigation equipment and supplies CONTRACT FOR IRRIGATION for developing the Rohr Park irrigation system: EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BIDDER It was recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to Pacific Products for items 1-16 (sprinkler controllers, valves, sprinklers and miscellaneous sprinkler supplies) and to Pipeway Irrigation, Inc. for items 17-97 (p~astic boxes, pipe and fittings). RESOLUTION NO. 7972 - J.H. Edwards Construction Company has completed ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- the construction of the Rosebank Sewer in MENTS - ROSEBANK SEWER accordance to the contract dated August 6, 1975 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT DIS- and to the satisfaction of the Director of TRICT 75-1 Public Works. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7973 - In a written report to the Council the City AMENDING THE CITY OF Manager explained that the bilingual pay CHULA VISTA BILINGUAL program, adopted May 2, 1972, provided for a PAY PROGRAM 2-1/2% pay differential for 122 positions. During this period, efficient administration of the program became difficult due to situa- tions such as position reclasiffications, title changes, changes in work situations, etc. The City Manager recommended that (1) positions receiving the pay differential be authorized based on a request by the Department Head, recommendation of the Director of Personnel and approval of the City Manager; and (2) the meth- Q~ of p~ym~nt be revised to include a bonus for specific employees who utilize their bilingual skills to a high degree -- the combination of the differential and the bonus not to exceed $33. Council discussion Councilman Scott commented that this matter should be considered at budget time. City Council Meeting 6 December 16, 1975 Councilman Egdahl remarked that inequities exist and the matter should be resolved at this time. Councilman Scott felt this was a significant change (bonus of $33 a month). If the position requires bilingual skills, then the job descrip- tion should be changed to reflect this and the salary adjusted accordingly. Where bilingual is incidental to the job, that person be given the 2-1/2%. In answer to Councilm~n Scott's question, Acting City Manager Asmus stated that, to his knowledge, no one has ever lost his bilin- gual differential. 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, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7974 - In accordance with the Municipal Code, upon PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL receipt of payment from residents, the City APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS will install sewer laterals from the sewer FOR CONSTRUCTION OF main to their property lines. In the Rosebank ROSEBANK SEWER LATERALS sewer area, 55 residents have paid their fees and requested installation. Since this large number was not anticipated for the 1975-76 budget, it is necessary to transfer the fees from the revenue account to the expenditure account. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, E§dahl Noes: None Absent: CouncilmBn Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7975 - On January 7, 1975, the Council approved PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL participation in the cost of constructing APPROPRIATIONOF FUNDS FOR a sewer main in the 500 block of Hilltop Drive. CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN The developer, Bonita Builders, was required THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER to extend the sewer main across his entire MAIN ~N THE 500 BLOCK OF lot frontage; however, he requested that the HILLTOP DRIVE City pay the cost of constructing the northerly 70' of the sewer main }n Hilltop Drive since it did not serve his property and was not necessary for this development. This cost would total $1367.88. The Director of Public Works recommended the appropriation of $1367.88 in account 01-3330-5203 from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Income Fund, and authorize this payment to Bonita Builders. City Council Meeting 7 December 16, 1975 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7976 - This change order involves the installation AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER of condensate drains for six air-conditioning #30 TO THE CONSTRUCTION units located on the roof of the library. CONTRACT FOR THE CHULA The drains were an oversight by the architect's VISTA LIBRARY mechanical engineer and he has agreed to pay the difference in the cost of installation now and what it would have been prior to the library construction (approximately $533). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7977 - The following bids were received on December ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING 3, 1975: CONTRACTS AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR LANDSCAPE MAIN- ~en Space District ~1 - E1 Rancho del Rey TENANCE OF OPEN SPACE E6vironmental Care, Inc., S.D. - $23,252.00 DISTRICTS #1 AND #3 FOR A 542-DAY PERIOD Open Space District #3 - Rancho Robinhood Environmental Care, Inc., S.D. - $17,619.00 The 542-day time period was selected to make the contract terminate on June 30, 1977 in order to align the open space maintenance contracts with the City's fiscal year. It was recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to Environmental Care, Inc. for the 542-day period. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wi t: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Staff time Councilman Hyde asked if the administrative over- h~ad costs ~e~e added into the price list: staff time in the administration of these contracts. Director of Parks & Recreation Hall answered that it was not. City Council Meeting 8 December 16, 1975 Motion for City Manager's It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by report Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the City Manager be directed to investigate the manner of staff servicing of these Open Space District con- tracts and advise the City Council as to what would be an appropriate fee to be charged by the City for this service. ORDINANCE NO. 1656 - Dr. Donald G. Ramras, Acting Director of REPEALING SECTIONS 8.12.010 Public Health, County of San Diego, stated THROUGH 8.12.090 AND ADDING that the Board of Supervisors have adopted a NEW SECTIONS 8.12.010 THROUGH new provision to its regulation dealing with 8.12.110 OF THE MUNICIPAL food handlers removing the requirements for a CODE RELATING TO FOOD physical examination and a laboratory examina- HANDLERS - FIRST READING tion for syphilis and to retain the require- ment for a tuberculin screening test. Dr. Ramras asked that Chula Vista adopt an ordinance containing the same terms. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ORDINANCE NO. 1657 - Annexation is requested for 9.62 acres of APPROVING THE ANNEXATION City-owned land located at the northwest TO SAID CITY OF CERTAIN corner of East "H" Street and 1-805 Freeway. UNINHABITED TERRITORY This is uninhabited surplus freeway right-of- KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS way which was recently purchased by the City. EAST "H" STREET/I-805 LAFCO approved the annexation on December ANNEXATION FIRST 1, 1975 and authorized the City to annex the READING territory without a public hea~ing and election. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7978 - To avoid dual charges for fire protection WITHDRAWING CERTAIN REAL services, this annexation will have to be PROPERTY KNOWN AND withdrawn from the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire DESIGNATED AS EAST "H" Protection District under the provision of STREET/I-805 ANNEXATION Sec. 13952 of Health and Safety Code. FROM THE BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT City Council Meeting 9 December 16, 1975 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, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER REPORT ON TOWING SERVICE City Manager Cole reported that on July 29, 1975, the Council approved Resolution No. 7837 estab- lishing a new rate schedule for towing service for a period of one year and directing staff to consider other criteria in regard to setting rates. Mr. Cole stated that the staff met with the four towing companies and discussed several options. It is the staff's recommendation to go to competitive bidding and (1) prepare bid specifications for a 3-year contract prior to expiration of the current rate schedule in July 1976) (2) grant an exclusive franchise to the lowest qualified bidder as approved by Council based on level of equipment, service, and the lowest rates; (3) charge a 3% franchise fee based on gross receipts to the franchisees; and (4) direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the report be accepted. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott suggested that instead of one towing company - there should be two. The low bidder could, perhaps, receive more calls than the second lowest bidder. Acting City Manager Asmus explained that the staff proposed that the second lowest bidder be the backup and the two towing companies would split the business with the City on a 50/50 basis. Modification of motion Councilman Hyde modified his motion to state that the staff's proposal be adopted; that the contract for towing services be made on the basis of bids and that the contract go to the low bidder and that the second low bidder would have the opportunity to share the contract if he agreed to accept the low bid; otherwise, the agreement to be on a pro rata basis. Council- man Egdahl accepted the modification and the motion carriedunanimously. Original motion carried The motion to accept the report carried unanimously. REPORT ON CITY ATTORNEY'S City Manager Cole discussed the Council's INSURANCE ALLOCATION directive to report on the ramifications of the City Attorney's request to convert a City- provided annuity policy premium to cash. City Council Meeting l0 December 16, 1975 City Manager Cole recommended that the City policy (contributing $25.00 per month toward the costofalife policy for each Department Head) can be modified to permit the Attorney to take his allocation as wages without jeopardizing the basic program. Rationale questioned The Council questioned the Manager's r~ionale in excluding the City Attorney on the basis that he was not a managerial department head. Motion to grant City It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Attorney's request Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the $25.00 can be used by the City Attorney in any way he chooses (annuity, deferred compensation , or whatever) until salaries come up and then the Council can discuss this with all department heads. Councilman Scott reiterated that all depart- ment heads, including Mr. Lindberg, should be on an equal basis. Towing services action A gentleman from the audience asked if he could speak on the towing service report. Motion tohear testimony It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by at a later date Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that at the time the resolution is brought back to the Council for action estab- lishing the towing policy, discussion will be allowed. The Council directed that the towing companies be notified. REPORT AND REQUEST FOR A.render~ng of the plaque as proposed by the APPROVAL FOR LIBRARY PLAQUE Library architect was displayed. City Manager Cole recommended the wording "Completed 1976" be changed to '~edicated July 4, 1976" and that a Bicentennial logo and City Seal be placed on either side of the revised line. Motion to approve plaque It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the plaque be approved indicating "July 4, 1976." Revenue Sharing funds Councilman Hyde noted that this library was built completely with Revenue Sharing funds and suggested the following modification of the wording: where the phrase states: '~ Bicentennial Building." substitute this phraseology: "Bicentennial Landmark - Dedicated July 4, 1976 (and on the bottom) - A Federal Revenue Sharing Project." Amended motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the following phraseology be added: "A Federal Revenue Shaming Project" to the bottom of the plaque. City Council Meeting ll December 16, 1975 CONFERENCE TELEPHONE CALL City Attorney Lindberg explained that the Council will continue the meeting at this time (8:25 p.m.) in the City I~anager's office to hold a Telephone Conference with the Councils of National City and Imperial Beach to discuss procedures in the selection of a member oM the Transit Develop- ment Board which is required to be done as a joint appointment of the cities of Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach. Parties noted As the Conference Call came in, it was noted that Jack Shelver and the City Council of Imperial Beach were present. Attorney Don McLean of llational City stated his Council was not present. They adopted the resolution as proposed by Imperial Beach. Mayor Hamilton's letter Mayor }lamilton referred to his letter to the City Council of National City (copy sent to Imperial Beach) in which he proposed that the two cities join Chula Vista in appointing a member of the Chula Vista City Council as the initial appointee to the Development Board or to make this appointment by lot without the necessity of confirmation by the affirmative votes of the majority of the Councilmen of all three communities. Chula Vista is also urging that the appointee be limited to one year so that there would be a diversity of representation in the near future. The third proposal made by the Mayor is that the two cities who do not make the appointment designate a member of their Council to meet with the appointee to the Board as a joint committee. This committee would meet monthly to discuss matters being considered by the Board and would call special meetings of the committee prior to casting a vote on any issue deemed substantive or critical. Mayor Bert Stites ~layor Stites remarked that Imperial Beach was Imperial Beach in agreement with most of the proposal; however they are concerned that the appointee not have a conflict of interest. Term of appointee Councilman Scott objected to the two-year term as proposed by Imperial Beach and adopted by National City. The third city on the list won't get a chance on the Board until the 5th and llth year. Mayor Stites explained that since it is an initial appointment, this person "won't get his feet wet" until after a one year period of time. Attorney McLean of National City remarked that his Council feels there should be some continuity on the Board; to take the person off the Board after the first year would be poor management. National City is in favor of close cooperation with the delegate chosen by the cities. City Council Meeting 12 December 16, 1975 Councilman Egdahl commented that each city is trying to protect its interest on the Board; however, the person chosen would be represent- ing all three cities and this person should be kept on board longer in order to get seniority. He suggested the appointment be reviewed on a yearly basis and if the three cities feel they are not adequately represented, then a change can be made at that time. Councilman Egdahl felt the cities should not be locked into the one-year term-~appointment. Attorney McLean declared that National City would not quarrel with that philosophy. Mayor Stites agreed commenting that this was a regional issue. Vote on two-year term Mayor Hamilton asked for a vote of the Council in approving a two-year term for the appointee to the Transit Board. The vote of the Council present (Councilman Hobel was absent) was unanimous. A vote was taken in Imperial Beach and the action of that City Council was unanimous. Selection made City Clerk Fulasz put the names of the three cities in a bowl. Mr. Howard Higgs of Imperial Beach drew the names. The first name picked was National City and the second name picked was Imperial Beach, Confirmation by National Attorney McLean stated he would advise his City Mayor to notify the cities by phone tomorrow morning of the person he intends to appoint. Recess A recess was called at 9:08 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS Report on review of the Director of Planning Peterson reported that the "H" Hillside Modifying "H" Modifying District adopted on December 18, 1973 District directed that it be reviewed after a period of two years. Mr. Peterson submitted a staff report analyzing the ordinance and Hillside Development Policy and making recommendations for changes. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the report be accepted. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde proposed that the "H" designator be dropped and modifying the ordinance concerning the hillside development and grading standards to indicate that anywhere in the City, the development will be in accordance with the standards prescribed in the Hillside Modifying District. City Council Meeting 13 December 16, 1975 Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion; Council- man Hyde withdrew the second. Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the staff investigate the proposal to remove the Hill side Modifying District from the zoning ordinance and substi- tute therewith a Hillside Grading and Preservation Ordinance which would be designed to regulate development in accordance with the standards expressed in this proposal. If adopted, that be the standard, and deviations from it would be based upon a variance procedure. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Soctt, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be directed to present the Council with a summary of the ordinances adopted by other cities (relative to the Hillside Ordinance). Report on request for consul- Director of Planning Peterson stated that the tant proposals for the study Advisory Council's Committee on Rice Canyon of the Rice Canyon area Development (ACCORD) has met twice recommending that the results of the two elections on the Rice Canyon proposals should be considered - that the alternates %hall not include a regional shopping center and shall minimize the a~ount of changes in the existing topo- graphy.~ Director Peterson stated that this was not an appropriate constraint to place on the con- sultant if the City desires an objective evaluation of the potential land uses for the area, and recommended that this motion of ACCORD be deleted from the Program Work Ipage 1). Further, that staff be authorized to mail out the Request for Proposals to solicit consultant proposals. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the Director's recommendation. The Council noted that if the consultant did come back with a proposal for a shopping center, this proposal would not be binding on the Council and could be rejected. Motion to accept staff's It was moved Councilman Scott and seconded by recommendations Councilman Egdahl to accept the staff's recommen- dations. Carol Smith Mrs. Smith said she was representing CCII and 87 "F" Street asked that the Council honor the addition to Chula Vista the Request for Proposals as made by ACCORD - additions that were made twice by the voters of Chula Vista. Motion carried The morton carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdaht, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting 14 December 16, 1975 In a written report, Director of Public Report on extension of Works Robens commented on the San Diego Transit Cor- Council's directive for staff to investigate poration Route "L" bus the feasibility of extending the San Diego §ervice with flexible Transit Corporation's Route "L" bus on Third routing to Hillside Avenue from "J" Street to Palm Avenue and Beyer Drive and Murray Street Way in the County with intermittent bypasses to Hilltop Drive and Murray Street. A recent survey showed two peak periods for the use of ~he Route "L" bus: one in the morning between 6:28 a.m. and 7:33 a.m. and one in the afternoon between 3:56 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. Mr. Robens recommended that Route "L" service be extended into the unincorporated area except for two runs each during the morning and afternoon peaks. Change in report approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the report be modified somewhat to have four buses in the morning: 5:46 a.m.; 6:28 a.m.; 7:04 a.m. and 7:33 a.m.; and, four in the evening: from 3:56 p.m to 5:40 p.m. RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Recommendations regarding The Human Relations Commission, noting its membership on Human Relations two vacancies, requested permission to send Commission letters to all organizations, specifically the Chicano Federation, the Black Federation, United Pacific Asian Community, etc seeking applications. Request rejected It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the request be rejected - that the HRC not be a part of the selection but that letters to the various organizations as recommended be sent out. Recommendation regarding The Human Relations Commission requested that the "Housing Element Committee" this Committee be expanded to additional lay or community representatives; such persons could be representatives for minorities, senior citizens and/or persons of low income. Motion to accept request It was moved by Mayor Hamilton that the request be accepted and forward this permission to implement the action. No second to moti~on The motion died for lack of second. Motion to approve expansion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by of committee Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that approval be given to the expansion of the committee from two to four members and based upon including persons who would be more in keeping with clients of potential low-cost medium housing project costs. City Council Meeting 15 December 16, 1975 Recommendation for The Bicentennial Committee recommended that a Bicentennial Project short program be held each week during Council meetings dedicated to each State in the Union (in alphabetical order). Approval granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the concept be accepted and a reqqest be made for an outline of the specific program~ EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the Council recess to Executive Session after the close of the meeting for possible litigation purposes. San Diego Planning Councilman Egdahl noted the letter received Commission meeting from Leon Williams, Chairm~m of the Transporta- tion and Land Use Committee in which he invited attendance at a meeting of the San Diego Planning Commission on January 6, 1976 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the revised land use plan for the Tia Juana River Valley area. Staff to attend meeting It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that someone from the staff attend this meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mr. Bezaire has filed a claim in the amount of Leo D. Bezaire, 368 Anita $176.44 stating that on December 4, 1975 Street, Sp. 82, Chula Vista damage occured to his vehicle as a result of a collision with a City car near the entrance to the Chula Vista Medical Center on Fourth Avenue. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the claim be denied and turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 1975 at 3:45 p.m. / Cit~Cler-k ~