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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/08/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 5, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 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: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Acting Director of Planning Williams, Chief of Building and Housing Grady, Fire Chief Smithey, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Senior Civil Engineer Goldkamp, Current Planning Supervisor Lee, Traffic Engineer Sawyerr, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Assistant City Attorney Beam The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Hayer Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of July 29, 1975, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Sandra Pasqua, COMMISSIONER member of the Human Relations Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting? PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY The report covered the period ending FINANCIAL REPORT CHULA June 30, 1975. VISTA VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ellen Halleck Ms. Halleck inquired as to whether or not 240 D Street, Chula Vista any resolution had been made as to communal households in this City. City Attorney Lindberg stated that there have been some negotiations made regarding the purchase of a large home outside the City limits to serve as a communal home. The Council has not changed its position allowing a six-month period of time for the groups in the R-1 zones to find dif£crent quarters. Ruth Chapman Mrs. Chapman, representing the Sweetwater 8 Sierra Way, Chula Vista Union High School District, asked if the "H" Street crossing was going to be brought up later on in the meeting. Mayor Hamilton stated it would be and asked Mrs. Chapman to wait until that time to speak on this item. City Council Meeting 2 August 5, 1975 Marty Price Mrs. Price, former member of the Inter- 376 Hilltop Drive national Friendship Commission, brought the Chula Vista national award to the Council which she said was presented to the City by the U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association. Mrs.Price noted that the Conference was held in San Diego this year and no one from the Commission was present. She asked that funds be budgeted for this purpose for next year's Conference. Barry Eversoll Mr. Eversoll indicated he would be moving to 6608 Omega Drive 684 Brightwood, Chula Vista, and asked to San Diego speak on the ordinance relating to the keeping of pets. The Mayor noted the number of people in the audience who wished to speak on this item. Motion to move item It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by ~p on agenda Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that item #21 (relating to the keeping of pets) be moved up on the agenda at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 1634 It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by AMENDING SECTIONS 6.04.030, Councilman Scott and unanimously carried 6.04.080, 6.04.090, AND by those present that the Ordinance be 6.08.070 AND REPEALING SEC- filed. TION 6.04.040 OF THE CITY CODE, ALL~.RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF PETS, LIVESTOCK, BIRDS AND BEES, AS TO NUMBERS AND HOUSING RESTRICTIONS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION MARTHA (MARTY) CROUCH Mrs. Crouch, Chairperson of the Internation- 325 East "J" Street al Friendship Commission, thanked Mrs.Price Chula Vista for accepting the National Award on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Public Works Robens gave a report CONSIDERATION OF ASSESS- on the work and the assessments for the con- MENT, DEL MAR AVENUE struction of street improvements on Del Mar 1911 ACT DISTRICT 74-1 Avenue north of Naples Street. The work was completed on June 9 and accepted by the Council on June 17. Included were street, curbs, gutter, sidewalks, sewer mains and laterals and some drainage improvements. Total cost of the construction was $42,500 which was spread to the property owners on Del Mar Avenue according to the benefits received. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Joseph P. Simmons Mr. Simmons questioned what the cost of his 617 Third Avenue assessments included. Chula Vista Director Robens explained the work involved with the construction, excavation and paving for the street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive- ways, sewer mains and laterals, some drain- age that was involved in construction and water service relocation. gr. Simmons said he owned Lot No. 6 and felt he was being charged for work not done City Council Meeting 3 August 5, 1975 he understood he was to get a driveway and sidewalk but all he has is a curb around the cul-de-sac. Discussion of assess- Discussion followed in which Mr. Robens ments detailed the work involved in the District, the cost to the property owners, and the actual work done on Mrs Simmons' vacant lot. Mr. Simmons reiterated that he was being charged for work not done on his lot. He stated there was a difference of only $36.00 between the estimated and actual cost of the assessment as quoted by the Engineering Division. Comparison costs Councilman Egdahl asked about the estimated and actual costs in assessing the other lots. Councilman Hyde suggested continuing on with the public hearing while the staff researched this question. Protest registered Mayor Hamilton noted, for the record, Mr. Simmons~ protest. Written protests The Clerk stated that she received no written protests prior to the time of the public hearing. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for one week to allow the staff and Mr. Simmons to get together to resolve this matter. PUBLIC HEARING Director of Public Works Roberts stated CONSIDERATION OF THE that on July 15, 1975, the City Council FORMATION OF OPEN SPACE declared its intention to form Open Space DISTRICT NO. 5 AND District No. 5 - South Bay Villas Subdivision. APPROVING SPREAD OF On June 25, 1975, the Planning Commission ASSESSMENTS recommended approval of the establishment of this District. Mr. Robens reported that the assessment for each parcel lying within the district would be $74.16 annually. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hlmilton opened the public hearing, Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7849 Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading ORDERING FORMATION OF OPEN of the text was waived by unanimous consent, SPACE DISTRICT NO. 5 AND passed and adopted by the following vote, APPROVING SPREAD OF to-wit: ASSESSMENTS AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting 4 August 5, 1975 REPORT ON CLAIRE It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded AVENUE CLOSURE by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the item on the Claire Avenue closure be considered at this time. Staff report Director of Public Works Robens referred to the written report submitted to the Council. He noted an error in the report which stated the location of the high school was west of Hilltop Drive it is east. He explained that Claire Avenue was closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic when walls were erected in conjunction with the East "H" Street project. He then discussed five alternatives to this problem of access, stating that it would be the staff's recom- mendation to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk along the easterly side of Hilltop Drive between E1 Rancho Vista and East "H" Street through the formation of a 1911 Act Improvement District. Opened to discussion Mayor Hamilton opened the item bp to discussion to anyone in the audience wishing to speak. Speaking in protest Speaking in protest of closing Claire Avenue were: Ruth Chapman, member of the Sweetwater Union High School Board; Mrs. W. F. Leonard, 169 Via de Laurencio;Mrs. Rose Ellen Laughlin, 164 Old Ranch Road; Marilyn Lass- man, 190 Pepper Tree Road; Joe ^ntrim 183 Old Ranch Road; John Human, 627 Hilltop Drive; Ed Rock, 90 E1 Rancho Vista; and Dr. Aaron Mannis, 446 Jacaranda Drive. They made the following statements: (1) the number of students using this access to Claire Avenue is much greater than given in the staff's report; (2) there are many evening functions at the school; therefore, walking along Hilltop Drive against the traffic in the evening is quite dangerous; (3)the chain link fence along Claire has been cut and used as an access point by the students; (4) proposal to construct sidewalks in this area would not solve the problem for Pepper- tree Drive; (5) consideration should be given for an overpass; (6) Claire should be opened and signalized; (7) suggestion that the City send out a letter polling the residents in the area as to whether or not they wish Claire Avenue to be opened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Discussion closed Mayor Hamilton closed the audience discussion of this matter. Council discussion Council discussion ensued regarding the staff's report and study; County participation; speed limit; band practice along Claire; and safety of the pedestrians. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and staff's recommendation seconded by Councilman Scott that the staff's recommendation to form a 1911 Act Assessment District to provide sidewalks, curbs and gutters on Hilltop Drive, north of H Street be approved. City Council Meeting 5 August 5, 1975 Speaking against the Councilman Hyde spoke against the motion motion stating that Claire Avenue should be opened up. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: Councilman Hobel Motion to open Claire It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded Avenue by Councilman Egdahl that Claire Avenue be opened up and signalized. Discussion of motion The Council discussed getting an in-depth staff study of the problem. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that further information be brought back to the Council to enable the Council to make a better decision on consideration of the opening of Clare Avenue to pedestrian and auto traffic. The staff is to work with the County on this to examine the consequences of opening up Claire Avenue. The report is due prior to the opening of the school term~ EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for litigation purposes. The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:08 p~m. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7850 The City Council, by Resolution 7546 on SETTING DATES FOR December 10, 1974, established an underground PROPERTY TO BE READY TO utility district on Bonita Road west of RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SER- Willow Street to the City/County boundary. VICE AND REMOVAL OF Work of undergrounding the utilities will OVERHEAD FACILITIES commence on September 1S~ 1975. BONITA ROAD UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT WEST OF WILLOW STREET RESOLUTION NO. 7851 Council Resolution 6177 dated August 24,1971 APPROVING RENEWAL authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement CONTRACT WITH MAINSTEM, between the City of Chula Vista and Mainstem, INCORPORATED Inc. for automotive equipment management information services, The original agree- ment has been extended several times and expired on June 30, 1975, RESOLUTION NO. 7852 The construction of East "N" Street between NAMING AND DEDICATING EAST Hilltop Drive and the 1-805 Freeway has been "H" STREET BETWEEN HILL- completed. It is now appropriate for the TOP DRIVE AND 1-805 City Council to name and dedicate the FREEWAY portions of the street that lie within the City. City Council Meeting 6 August 5, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7853 AB 445 and SB 326 introduced legislation SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO proposed for the formulation of sign con- PERMIT BUSINESS LOGO SIGNS trols which would produce aesthetically ON FREEWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY attractive commercial areas by permitting official business directional signs and sign plazas within the rights-of-way. RESOLUTION NO. 7854 These Bills have been tabled for this URGING LEAGUE OF CALIFOR- session of the legislature~ The staff, NIA CITIES TO SUPPORT however, believed that such legislation LEGISLATION PERMITTING would provide an important option to the LOGO SIGNS TO BE PLACED cities and to freeway-oriented business ON FREEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY and that the matter should be further pursued~ (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION NO. 7855 The weed abatement program, conducted APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR annually by the Fire Department, was begun WEED ABATEMENT AND on May 15, 1975 and 200 land parcels were AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK cited and posted with "Notice to Clean TO ENTER ANY UNPAID Premises" signs. If the owner fails to ASSESSMENTS UPON THE REAL take action, it is the duty of the Fire PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT Chief to cause the removal of such materials ROLLS TO BE COLLECTED IN that would create a fire hazard. The THE MANNER AND FORM charge for this service is then entered PROVIDED FOR THE upon the real property tax assessment rolls. COLLECTION OF ~THER CITY The Fire Chief requested the sum of $700.00 TAXES to perform the necessary work. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes; None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7856 A request has been received from Mrs. Guil- APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND lermina Santana, 751 First Avenue, for the ACCEPTING BID FOR CON- installation of a fence. It is the City's STRUCTION OF FENCE policy to participate on a 50-50 basis for HILLTOP PARK fence construction at Hilltop Park. The following bids were received: Sears, Roobuck $264.13 American Fence 324.00 South Bay Fence, Inc. 481.00 It was recommended that the bid submitted by Sears, Roebuck be accepted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes None Absent: Ciouncilman Hobel City Council Meeting 7 August 5, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7857 The Council finds that Initial Study FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT EA-73-69 has been prepared in accor- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE dance with CEQA, 1970 as amended, and TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CHULA certifies the Negative Declaration. VISTA LANDSCAPE MANUAL 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. 7858 The current Landscape Manual, adopted ADOPTING CITY OF CHULA VISTA in July, 1969, has been under staff LANDSCAPE MANUAL, REVISED review for several years. The Planning JUNE 1975 Commission, on July 9, 1975, recommended approval in accordance with their Resolution PCM-75-8. 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. 7859 - At the time the staff reviewed and re- ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO SECTION drafted the Landscape Manual, the 6 OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT special landscaping standards for resi- POLICY RELATING TO LANDSCAPING dential Planned Unit Developments were REQUIREMENTS also critiqued. The new standards are included in Section 11, page 12, of the revised Landscape Manual. 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. 7860 - The City Council of the City of Chula FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT Vista finds in accordance with the rec- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DUE TO ommendations of the Environmental THE ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING Review Committee and the Planning Com- ELEMENT OF THE CHULA VISTA mission that the project known as the GENERAL PLAN adoption of the Housing Element of the Chula Vista General Plan will not have any possible significant effect on the environment, and that the attached Negative Declaration incorporated City Council Meeting 8 August 5, 1975 herein by reference, as if set forth fully, has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as amended. It was the opinion of the Planning Department that the Draft Housing Element, as approved by the Chula Vista Planning Commission, and as amended by the recommendations of the Human Relations Commission and the Department, would contain those goals, objectives, policy statements and action programs which are essential to the improvement of the residential areas of Chula Vista and the improvement of housing and housing opportunities therein. Discussion Mayor Hamilton questioned whether the staff would recommend waiving the park land fee in order to get a better mi× of housing in certain parts of the community. Norman Williams, Acting Director of Planning, stated that low income fami- lies are entitled to the same residen- tial and environmental amenities as those which are standard to other families. He went on to explain the text of the Housing Element noting the advantages of the PC and PUD zonings. A general discussion followed regarding the need for low-income housing, the definition of such, care and maintenance of the areas, high-income housing, and the voice of the community in deciding what the people want in the way of amenities. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, with the staff amendments, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Resolution failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: Councilman Hobel Draft of Element The Council discussed the manner in which the Element was typed - additions and deletions were incorporated as recommended by the Human Relations Commission, Board of Realtors and the City Council Meeting 9 August 5, 1975 Chamber of Commerce. It was suggested that the Element be rewritten in a final form. Continued to It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- full Council onded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that this matter be brought back to a full Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7861 Change Order No. 1 is for the deletion APPROVING CHANGE IN of two (2) concrete storm drain clean CONTRACT FOR THE CHULA outs. Change Order No. 4 is for addi- VISTA CITY LIBRARY tional demolition and removal from the Library site of buried concrete, struc- tures, slabs, septic tanks and a steel storage tank. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, with the request that each time a change order comes up that a running tally be kept, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 7862 In order to properly negotiate for the APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR purchase of the Third Avenue and "H" St. APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH site (Carlstron property), the services GERALD S. KIBBEY, M.A.I., of an independent fee appraiser must AND ASSOCIATES, IN CONNECTION be obtained. Four (4) proposals for WITH THE SOUTH BAY COURT SITE services were solicited; fees ranged from $4,500.00 to $8,000.00. A 60-day time frame was quoted for preparation of all submittals. 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Abstain: Mayor Hamilton Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Hamilton abstained from voting on this resolution on the advice of City Attorney Lindberg. RESOLUTION NO. 7865 Eleven bids were received on June 12, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 1978, for library furniture and acces- CONTRACTS FOR LIBRARY FUR- sories to be installed in place in the NITURE AND ACCESSORIES new Chula Vista Library. INSTALLED IN PLACE City Council Meeting 10 August 5, 1975 City Attorney Lindberg Mr. Lindberg asked the Council to sig- nify for the record that they have examined all documentation presented. The matter has been fully discussed with the City Manager as well as the designer employed by the City. Charles Held, Mr. Held referred to a letter sent to representing Burch the Council on this matter. He stated Gentle Company that the Gentle Company is the only Balboa Island, California actual lowest priced bidder on this project who has offered a product con- forming to this City's specifications, and felt the contract should be given to them (steel shelving). He asked that the Council put off making a decision tonight on the shelving and have an independent party, engineer or a testing laboratory, examine the pro- ducts as submitted under the specifi- cations, and consider whether the pro- ducts actually conform to specifications. Jim Espinosa Mr. Espinosa stated that the City was Purchasing Agent willing to look at any type shelving on the market, it was not restricted to one bid. Bids were received from four other people besides Ames Company. The Evaluating Board did recommend Este, the low bidder, stating they did meet all our specifications. Mr. Grady The shelving did meet the Uniform Build- ing Code, which is the only Code they have to meet. John Danschek Mr. Danschek declared he had a report Sales Manager from a licensed engineer that his com- Este Corporation pany's bid does meet the requirements Western Division of all our specifications. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the read- ing of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hamilton, Scott, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel (Councilman Scott did not vote, and did not give a reason for not voting, however his vote was recorded as yes) City Council Meeting 11 August 5, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1635 The charges presently imposed by the REVISING CHARGES FOR City for the construction and laying of CONSTRUCTING AND LAYING sewer laterals were established in 1966. SEWER LATERALS FIRST READING In the intervening nine years the costs of labor and materials have increased greatly. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that reading this 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 Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent Councilman Hobel ORDINANCE NO. 1631 The applicant proposes to construct 24 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP duplex units in 12 buildings on 2.5+ OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA acres of property located at the so~th- REZONING 2.5 ACRES LOCATED east corner of Palomar Street and Second AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF Avenue. To make this possible, he has PALOMAR STREET AND SECOND requested that the property be rezoned AVENUE FROM R-1 TO R-2-T-P from R-1 to R-2-T-P. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that reading and adopted this ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ORDINANCE NO. 1632 As the result of a number of inconsis- AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE tencies arising from the application SECTIONS RELATING TO "P" of the "P" Precise Plan Modifying Dis- PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING trict to various properties, staff DISTRICT has in the past few months undertaken SECOND READING AND ADOPTION a review of the wording and require- ments of this zoning modifier. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that reading and adopted this ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous eon- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting 12 August 5, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1633 At the request of the Animal Regulation AMENDING SECTION 6.24.050 OF Officer, an ordinance has been prepared THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE strengthening present regulations gev- RELATING TO VICIOUS DOGS AND erning the problem of vicious dogs. PROCEDURES FOR QUARANTINE AND DESTRUCTION SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that reading and adopted this ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 7864 - This item was held over from the meeting APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH of July 29, 1975, at Council's request. STEVE HALSEY ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM LANDSCAPE SERVICES RELATIVE TO MUELLER SCHOOL SITE 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 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Report on planned imp/e- City Manager Cole referred to his written mentation of California report submitted to the Council. There Coastal Plan will be a hearing on September 3 at which time presentations can be made. Mr. Cole requested Council Conference on August 13 to discuss this further. Motion made It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, sec- onded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a conference be held on August 13 to discuss this matter. Liability insurance Mr. Cole asked if at the same conference, coverage the Council could hear a presentation by Mr. Dan Huggins, management consultant with Mund, McLaurin and Company, Management risks consultants. City Council Meeting 13 August 5, 1975 Motion made It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, sec- onded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried that Mr, Huggins be at the Council Conference of August 13. Communication received Mr. Cole reported on a communication received from the County of San Diego stating they would be the Community Acting Agency regarding Economic Oppor- tunity Commission and if they do not hear from the Council within 30 days it will signify our approval of this. Mr. Cole will gather more information for the Council on this matter. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS Mr. Lindberg A Council Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 1975 to consider the whole program of Cable TV. There was a meeting this afternoon with ail the people who are involved in the two disputed areas and very shortly an agreement will be made to provide Cable TV in both the Rancho Rios area and the Rancho del Rey area. Mr. Lindberg asked that the item be taken off the Council Conference agenda. Motion to cancel It was moved by Councilman Hyde, sec- onded by Mayor Hamilton and unani- mously carried that this item scheduled for tomorrow be cancelled and that it be placed as the third item for the August 13 conference if it is still relevant. Closure of Claire Avenue This item was discussed earlier in the at East "H" Street agenda. Review of Community Profile On Tuesday, June 10, 1975, Council Brochure approved by minute action the awarding of the contract for the Community Profile Brochure to Dimensional Coor- dinates. The mock-up of the brochure was submitted to the Council. Recess Mayor Hamilton called a five-minute recess. Community Profile It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, sec- Brochure onded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried to approve the format and direct the staff to proceed with finalization of the brochure. City Council Meeting 14 August 5, 1975 Parks and Recreation A written report was submitted by the General Plan Element Director of Planning, in which he and Ordinances No. 1491 referred to the Council's concern over and 1492 the inability of the funds generated by Ordinance 1491 and 1492 to effectively implement the Parks and Recreation Element. In making a staff analysis, Mr. Peterson recommended that the City Council direct staff to work with the City Attorney and developers in devel- oping ordinance amendments. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, sec- report ended by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried to accept the report and direct staff to prepare the ordinance amendments. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Request for identification The International Friendship Commission cards - International requested wallet sized "I.D." cards Friendship Commission (one card for each member of the Com- mission) similar to the 8 1/2" x 11" Certificates of Appointment provided to all Board and Commission members. City Clerk Fulasz spoke on behalf of Mr. Woolf who had to leave the meeting, stating the needs of the commissioners for an identification card. Councilman Scott indicated his concern that someone would abuse this and use for personal purposes. Motion for more It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, sec- information ended by Councilman Scott, and unani- mously carried that additional infor- mation be obtained on this item. MAYOR'S REPORT Letter of praise Mayor Hamilton read a letter he received from Chrystal Miller, 3751 Marlborough Avenue, San Diego, praising the friend- line$$ and help he received from resi- dents of Chula Vista. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Motion to Change It was moved by Councilman Scott to Meeting Time begin the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the future. (An Ordi- nance will be brought back at the next meeting). Redistricting Councilman Scott questioned the status of the City's concern regarding the matter of Redistricting by the County. City Council Meeting 1S August 5, 1975 Motion for It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- Executive Session onded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried to recess to Executive Session for litigation purposes at the close of the meeting. Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Hyde, sec- date of Awards Dinner onded by Councilman Scott, and unani- mously carried that October 9 be selec- ted as the date for the fourth annual Community Awards Dinner. Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec- representatives onded by Mayor Hamilton and unani- mously carried that Councilman Hyde and the City Clerk be appointed as representatives to the Board for the Awards Dinner. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde, sec- resignation of onded by Councilman Egdahl and unani- Alger Myers mously carried to accept Mr. Myer's resignation from the Safety Commission, and a letter of appreciation be sent to him. Letter from Councilman Hyde stated we received a League of Cities letter from the California League of Cities in which they expressed concern over legislation being considered to modify the Cities' powers of eminent domain. Hearings on the matter will be held on August 11. Mr. Lindberg said he concurs with the problems that are foreseen by the League of Cities, and that the City should take a stand in opposition to the bill as a whole. The bill restricts the governmental agencies by imposing additional cost factors. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Hyde, sec- League's stand onded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried to support the League of Cities endorsement (opposing the Bills) and to communicate this to this City's assemblymen and representatives. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request from Friends of the Friends of the Library are requesting Library to hold book fair permission to have an annual book fair at Norman Park Center on September 20, 1975 at the Norman Park Center. City Council Meeting 16 August 5, 1975 Request approved It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, sec- onded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved and referred to staff. Summary of League Tim Nader, Member of the Youth Com- Environmental Quality mission submitted his report on the Committee Meeting - League Environmental Quality Committee Tim Nader, Youth Commission Meeting held in Los Angeles on July 15. Report approved It was moved by Councilman,-Hyde, sec- onded by Councilman Egdahl and unani- mously carried to approve Mr. Nader's report. Request from First Baptist The First Baptist Church requested that Church to amend zoning communal households be allowed in the ordinance regarding R-3 zones as a permitted use rather communal~ households than as a conditional use permit. Referral to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, sec- onded by Councilman Egdahl and unani- mously carried that the request be referred to staff for comments and recommendations. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed to the Redevel- AGENCY MEETING opment Agency meeting at 11:52 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 11:54 p.m. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at 11:54 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 11:58 p.m. Adjournment Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:58 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for August 6, 1975 at 4:30 p.m.