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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/06/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 3, 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, Chula Vista, California, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Director of Finance Grant, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Administrative Assistant Kesterson The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Clerk Fulasz submitted an addendum to the minutes of May 27, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of May 15, 20 and 27, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Joseph P. CO~ISSIONER Dordahl, member of the City's Civil Service Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF Mayor Hamilton presented Battalion Chief SERVICE PIN Rudy Schmoke of the Fire Department with a 2S-year service pin expressing the Council's appreciation to Mr. Schmoke for his services to the City. PRESENTATION BY THE Mr. Campbell reported on the Sweetwater River PORT COB~4ISSIONER, Flood Control Channel, the "J" Street Marina C. R. CAMPBELL and Wildlife Preserve: on April 29, 1975, the Port District committed an additional $36,400 to expand the project; final Environ- mental Impact Report for the dredging project of the main channel--San Diego Bay--has been accepted by the Council on Environmen- tal Quality in Washington; vandalism at the "J" Street marina will be discussed by the Port and City staffs; visit to the Orient (Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Tokyo) to visit City Council Meeting 2 June 3, 1975 with Port's offices there and attempt to increase shipments, making inquiries and becoming a part of the shipping projects with the People's Republic of China. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARING - At regular adjourned meetings, the City CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION Council reviewed the preliminary budget as OF THE BUDGET OF THE CITY submitted by the City Manager and its recom- OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE mendations have been included in the budget FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 document. City Manager Cole reported that Civil Service Rule II relating to specific salaries and benefits for the classified service will be before the Council on June 10 along with the compensation plan for unclassified employees. Mr. Cole added that funds for the improvement of the Golf Course have been left in Ac- count G-10 due to the time constraints im- posed by Environment Impact Review pro- cessing; it may be transferred to Account G-il at a later date. The $123,000.00 budgeted for the "H" Street/I-805 project through Plaza del Rey development will not be required due to its election defeat on May 27, 1975. The Public Works Department will recommend substitute projects for Council consideration early in the fiscal year. Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called for personnel reasons. The Council recessed to Executive Session at 7:S5 p.m. and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:2S p.m. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Bicentennial Bookmarks Councilman Hyde stated he would like to have and Badges this item reconsidered. Motion for It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded reconsideration by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this budget item be reconsidered ($1,000.00 - Account 01-1130 - S4S1). City Council Meeting 3 June 3, 1975 Motion for It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded deletion by Councilman Scott that the item relating to $1,000.00 for bookmarks and other appro- priate souvenirs for the Bicentennial pro- gram (01-1130-5451) be deleted. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7761 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of APPROVING THE ADOPTION the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF THE FINAL BUDGET OF passed and adopted by the following vote, THE CITY OF CHUI~ VISTA to-wit: FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1975 AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1976 Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Due to errors in documents and notice of TO CONSIDER ADDING public hearing, it was noted that the public TERRITORY TO OPEN SPACE hearing, if held at this time, would not DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE fulfill the legal requirements for adding CITY OF CHULA VISTA territory to Open Space District No. 3. Matter filed It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the matter be filed. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7762 The public hearing is scheduled for June 24, DECLARING ITS INTENTION 1975. TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 7089 ESTABLISHING CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 3 Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of BY ADDING CERTAIN TERRITORY the text was waived by unanimous consent, THERETO AND SETTING THE passed and adopted by the following vote, TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING to-wit: THEREON AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - In a written report to the Council, Director CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRAL of Public Works Roberts explained that Pacific OF UNDERGROUND REQUIREMENTS - Telephone and Telegraph is requesting a de- PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND ferral of the undergrounding of utilities TELEGRAPH COMPANY SITE AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD City Council Meeting 4 June 3, 1975 along Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to their site. The undergrounding is a con- dition of the approval of a tentative Parcel Map. Mr. Robens submitted a plat noting the loca- tion, the parcels, the frontage feet in- volved, the existing 12 KVA overhead trans- mission line and lineal feet of overhead utilities lying adjacent to the parcel. It was his recommendation that the Council defer the requirement of undergrounding existing electrical transmission lines along Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to Parcel 3 with the requirement that Pacific Telephone and Telegraph will underground the overhead utilities upon notice by the City. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared opened. Bill Watts Mr. Watts stated that they concur with the Pacific Telephone staff's recommendations. 525 "B" Street San Diego Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7763 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading DEFERRING THE PROVISIONS of the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF SECTION 34.101 OF THE passed and adopted by the following vote, CHULA VISTA CITY CODE to-wit: REQUIRING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES - PACIFIC AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, TELEPHONE COMPANY SITE AT Hamilton, Hyde TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson submitted a CONSIDERATION OF THE written report explaining that the Housing HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE Element is a long range, comprehensive and GENERAL PLAN OF THE general plan for the improvement of housing CITY OF CHULA VISTA and the quality of life within the resi- dential precincts of the City's planning area. Part I of the Element constitutes the housing survey and identifies the housing needs; Part ~I embodies the goals, objectives, policy, standards and plan proposals. City Council Meeting 5 J~me 3, 1975 On May 14, 1975, the Planning Commission found that in accordance with Negative Declarations IS-74-S0 and IS-7S-2 and the findings therein, the Housing Element will not have any possible significant impact on the environment and certified that the Negative Declarations have been prepared in accordance with CEQA, 1970 as amended. The Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt the Housing Element as a con- stituent part of the Chula Vista General Plan. Ad Hoc Committee Mr. Peterson commented that the staff worked with the Ad Hoc Committee for over a year in preparation of this Element. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Marion Hunt Mr. Hunt represented the Legislative Com- 363 Corte Maria, mittee of the South San Diego Bay Cities Chula Vista Board of Realtors. He stated that they support the recent draft of this Housing Element and remarked that there is a way in which the City can participate in get- ting low-cost housing in the City - that is, to waive the school and/or park fees or allow some density bonuses in the P-C zones. The Board also feels the City should look to the undeveloped lots within the inter-City and encourage the use of these properties. Mr. Hunt discussed a "liability pool" now available which could be used to assist people with 100% financing of their homes. Community Block Mr. Hunt added that he talked to the Rede- Grant Funds velopment Director about using some of the Block Grant Funds to collateralize long- term loans for the improvement of some of the lesser, well-maintained properties in town. The Realty Board favors a committee to handle this project. Ken Kolk Mr. Kolk spoke on behalf of the Chamber of 530 Azalea Commerce (Chairman of Industrial and Com- Chula Vista mercial Committee). The Chamber feels it is unfortunate that the morality of the citi- zens' life styles have to be legislated, and documents like this have to be enacted into law. Mr. Kolk noted the additions and modifications in the Element as proposed by the Chamber which was meant to make it more flexible and consistent with sound fiscal policies. City Council Meeting 6 June 3, 1975 Dorothy Rudolph Mrs. Rudolph stated she was speaking as an 299 Seavale Street individual and not as a member of the Plan- ning Commission. She read from a prepared statement in which she remarked she was strongly for a Housing Element but proposed several changes in the Element. Mrs. Rudolph proposed that the City should: (1) adopt the CPO housing allocation formula as a Chula Vista regional responsibility for low and moderate income housing; (2) an annual specific plan should be prepared; (3) a committee of citizens to review the plan and point out areas of con- cern and changing problems. The Committee to be made up of one member of the League of Women Voters, Human Relations Commission~ Building Contractor's Association, two members from a minority organization and two to be chosen by the City Council. (A copy of Mrs. Rudolph's minority report is on file in the office of the City Clerk). Joy Thonneson Ms. Thonneson said she was representing the 36 San Miguel Road League of Women Voters. They feel the Ele- Chula Vista merit as passed by the Planning Commission is a weak document that does nothing but satisfy a State requirement. Ms. Thonneson added that the League recommends: (1) the Element should be rewritten in a more positive manner; (2) City accept an allotment of low and moderate income housing as a goal; (3) include an annual goal for low and moderate income housing; (4) developers to present a percentage of moderate housing in developments of a certain size; (5) existing zoning laws, building Code, land use elements be reviewed to see if they hinder creative plans that could provide low and moderate income housing; (6) a citizens' committee be formed to review this matter on annual basis the progress toward achieving these objectives. Carmen Pasquale Mr. Pasquale said he agreed with Mrs. Rudolph Otay Land Company and Ms. Thonneson's presentations. He re- marked that the element does not contain "standards and plans for improvement of hous~ ing" as defined in the Health and Safety Code. City Council Meeting 7 June 3, 1975 There is also nothing in the Element deal- ing with adequate sites for housing. Mr. Pasquale indicated the Element was a "one- way street" - everyone but the City is giving up something. He added that the Element should answer: (1) what is the City going to do? (2) what are the developers required to do? (3) what are the financial backers required to do? Recess A recess was called at 9:35 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and sec- onded by Mayor Hamilton that this matter be continued and the Housing Element be referred (along with comments made contrary to the Housing Element as proposed here) to the Human Relations Commission. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel declared that until the City is willing to embark on a program whereas it will participate in subsidized housing, "it is for naught." The Federal programs are dead and there is no indica- tion at this time as to when they will be reactivated. Councilman Hyde referred to the suggestions made for a committee to review the problem and make recommendations for low and mod- erate income housing. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the Mayor form an ad hoc committee for the purpose of continued study of the low and moderate income housing portion of the Housing Element. The com- mittee to be made up of: one member of the Planning Commission; one member of the Hu- man Relations Commission; one member of the Environmental Control Commission; one mem- ber of the South Bay Realty Board; one mem- ber of the Chamber of Commerce; one member of the League of Women Voters; and one mem- ber appointed by the Mayor. The committee is to be charged with the continuous study of this problem and recommendation to the City Council. City Council Meeting 8 June 3, 1975 Discussion of amendment Councilman Scott felt the motion was out of order. It presupposes a decision the Council is to make. Amendment failed The amendment to the motion for the ad hoc committee failed by the following vote, to- wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Absent: None Original motion carried The original motion for a continuance and referral to the Human Relations Commission carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted with the exception of the Resolution on the deferral of public improvements for Robert Richards. RESOLUTION NO. 7764 Pursuant to the Elections Code of the State ORDERING THE CANVASS OF of California, Section 22932.5, the Council THE SPECIAL ELECTION must take official action ordering the City HELD ON THE 27th DAY OF Clerk to canvass the results of the elec- MAY 1975 TO BE MADE BY THE tion. CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESOLUTION NO. 7765 - CERTIFICATION AS TO RESULT OF RECITING THE FACT OF THE ELECTION HELD ON MAY 27, 1975 - SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN REFERENDUM SAID CITY ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY 1975 DECLARING THE I~ JENNIE M. FULASZ~ CITY CLERK OF THE CITY RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CER- MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY TIFY THAT THE RETUR#S FOR THE SPECIAL ELEC- LAW TION HELD MAY 27, 1975 HAVE BEEN DULY AND REGULARLY CANVASSED AS PROVIDED BY LAW. THE OFFICIAL RESULTS, AS DETERMINED BY THE CANVASS, ARE AS FOLLOWS: THAT THE WHOLE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAS 9354. THERE WERE 25,802 REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE CITY, AND A TOTAL OF 59 PRECINCTS WAS ESTABLISHED. THAT THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITIONS WERE VOTED UPON AT SAID ELECTION: PROPOSITION A: DO THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVE THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULE FOR PLAZA DEL REY, WHICH PLAN AND SCHEDULE INCORPORATE A REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- MENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 7596, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 21st DAY OF JANUARY, 5975? City Council Meeting 9 June 3, 1975 PROPOSITION B: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 500 AND 508 THEREOF, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSI- TIONS BY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY DEPARTMENT HEADS. PROPOSITION C: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING ARTICLE XI, SECTION 1106, RETAINING THE EXISTING TAX LEVY OF $1.80 ON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOL- LARS OF ASSESSED VALUATION, BUT ABOLISHING THE SPECIAL TAX LEVIES PRESENTLY COMPRISING SAID MAXIMUM LEVY. PROPOSITION D: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AMENDING ARTICLE XI, SECTION 1109 THEREOF, REVISING PROCE- DURES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS TO ALLOW FOR INFORMAL BIDDING ON AMOUNTS UNDER $$~000.00 AND ELIMINATING WRITTEN CONTRACTS ON EXPENDITURES OF $5,000.00 OR LESS. THAT AS A ~ESULT OF SAID ELECTION, A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS VOTING ON SAID PROPOSITION A DID VOTE AGAINST SAID PROPOSI- TION AND THEREFORE IT SHALL BE DEEMED DEFEATED. THAT AS A RESULT OF SAID ELECTION, A MAJOR- ITY OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS VOTING ON SAID P~OPOSITIONS B~ C AND D~ AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, DID VOTE IN FAVOR THEREOF, AND THAT SAID PROPOSITIONS CARRIED AND SHALL BE DEEMED ADOPTED AND READY FOR RATIFICATION BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE. THAT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF IS A LIST OF THE PROPOSITIONS AND MEASURES VOTED ON, TOGETHER WITH THE NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED IN EACH PRECINCT AND THE TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED IN THE ELECTION. I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING STATEMENT OF RESULTS IS A FULL, TRUE AND CORRECT STATE- MENT OF THE FACTS OF SAID CANVASS AND OF THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION, AND THAT AS SOON AS THE RESULT WAS DECLARED, THE AFORE- SAID STATEMENT WAS DULY ENTERED BY ME, THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ON THE RECORDS OF SAID CITY COUNCIL. DATED: MAY 28, 1975 CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (~B~ of Consent Calendar) City Council Meeting 10 June 3, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7766 - On April 23, 1975, the Planning Commission AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL granted a deferral of public improvements OF THE INSTALLATION OF for the alley adjacent to 424 Church Avenue CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS based on the fact that it was impractical ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY and premature to install the alley im- ROBERT J. AND JOAN S. RICHARDS, provements at this time but desirable to LOCATED AT THE REAR OF 424 install them as part of an overall plan for CHURCH AVENUE, TAX PARCEL NO. the development of public improvements. The 568-420-12 deferral was conditioned upon posting of a performance guarantee in the amount of $5,500.00; the property owners have chosen to execute a lien agreement. Status of balance In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, Public of improvements Works Director Roberts remarked that the alley was not improved to City standards. There is one other deferral on the alley. 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, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7767 - City Clerk Fulasz reported that the cost of PROVIDING FOR THE the Code had increased due to the extension SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF of time required prior to its completion. FUNDS FOR THE COST OF The extended time resulted in the adoption RECODIFICATION OF THE of a number of additional ordinances- plus CITY CODE the zoning Ordinance - thereby resulting in an increase in the volume of the number of pages printed. The cost of the Code, originally estimated at $12,000.00 is now billed at $15,878.80; therefore, an appropriation of $3,903.55 is needed. 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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting 11 June 3, 1975 RESOLUTION Director of Public Works Robens reported that APPROVING AGREEMENT the bus service proposal for fiscal year BETWEEN THE CITY OF 1975-76 has been evaluated. The 48% net cost CHULA VISTA AND SAN increase is the result of a gross cost per DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION mile increase from $1.18 in FY74-75 to $1.64 FOR PROVISION OF INTER- in FY1975-76 and the addition of an express CITY BUS SERVICE route. Mr. Robens noted the route change for "L" route. The net cost of $140,491.00 will be financed with $139,710.00 LTF funds and $781.00 of the City's General Fund. City blanager Cole recommended that the Coun- cil discuss this matter at the Council Con- ference scheduled for Wednesday, June 4. Set for Council It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Conference by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be set for Council Confer- ence on June 4, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 1626 - The ordinance had its first reading on May 27, AMENDING SECTION 33.55~A. 1975. It is now ready for second reading OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE and adoption. OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this second reading and ordinance be placed on its second reading adopted and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1627 - The ordinance was placed on first reading at APPROVING THE LOZANO the m~ting of May 27, 1975. It is now ANNEXATION - SECOND ready for second reading and adoption. READING AND ADOPTION City Council Meeting 12 June 3, 1975 Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this second reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Report on old Chamber City Manager Cole reported that the City paid building payment the Chamber $8,000.00 for this building and was to pay the balance of $2,000.00 in five years providing the building was still in use by the City. The Chamber is now requesting that the City pay this balance. At its meet- ing of May 27, 1975, the Council suggested that if a prepayment is made, it be made on a discounted basis. Mr. Cole stated that based on a discounted method, the payment would be $1,566.97. He added that a space needs study is being made now which will be ready in two months. If the study shows that the building will be in use four years from now, it would be appropriate to pay the Chamber the $2,000.00. In the interim, the City Manager recommended that payment be made on the discounted basis. Motion to delay It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded payment by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the payment be delayed until a space needs study is completed. (The report is due by the third Tuesday in August). REPORT ON SALE OF USED On May 20, 1975, the Council referred to staff MERCHANDISE IN THE C-B the request from the Downtown Association (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DIS- regarding the sale of used merchandise on TRICT, THIRD AVENUE Third Avenue asking that the nonconforming uses be brought into conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. After a staff study of the problem, the Di- rector concluded that the wording in the Zoning Ordinance regarding the sale of used merchandise is unclear; that Third Avenue has attracted a large number of businesses which sell both new and used merchandise; that the C-B District regulations should be studied by staff, with input from the Down- town Association, with a view toward clari- fying the ambiguity in the ordinance. City Council Meeting 13 June 3, 1975 Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the subject of uses appropriate in the C-B District be referred to staff with the direction that they work closely with the Downtown Association to consider the formulation of an amendment to the C-B District regulations (Department Head's recommendation). REPORT ON ZONING Director of Planning Peterson submitted a ENFORCEMENT written report to the Council in which he analyzed the violations, maintenance of landscaped areas; abandoned cars; rein- spection fees and other changes. It was the recommendation of the Planning Director that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance authorizing the levy of reinspection fees against zoning violators and amending Section 12.12.110 to provide for immediate removal of un- authorized signs within the public right- of-way and Section 12.32.030 to make it clear that the responsibility for main- tenance of landscaping within the street right-of-way rests with the abutting prop- erty owner. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the department head's recommendation be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Consultant to study Mayor Hamilton suggested that the consultant Plaza del Rey property firm of Sedway-Cooke be hired to make a study of the Plaza del Rey property which was a question on the recent election (May 27 referendum). Motion for It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded staff referral by Councilman Hobel that the staff be di- rected to come back with a proposal from Sedway and Cooke for a cost of a redevelop- ment plan for the 450 acres. If the Council is interested in going beyond that, then the whole 1400 acres can be included in this study. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel indicated the bid could be submitted as an alternate; one for the 450 acres and the other for the rest of the acre- age. City Council Meeting 14 June 3, 1975 Councilman Scott felt it should be the whole area and that a consultant should be hired; however, he felt the consultant should not be named - let the staff look at it and pick a consultant. Councilman Scott added that a moratorium should be put on the whole area while it is under study. Councilman Hyde remarked that the plan of record is the Rancho del Rey P-C plan which has a development schedule. The regional shopping area was near the last increment of this development. He sug- gested that the staff examine whether it is necessary to hire a consultant to see what kind of land use should be out there. Director of Planning Peterson commented that the staff applied the "H" District to the entire 5200 acres of Rancho del Rey. A sketch plan was presented to the Council at a Council Conference. The Council referred it to the Planning Com- mission where it met with much opposition from developers and property owners in that area. It was recommended that the staff test the adopted General Plan and the staff-prepared sketch plan on the County's Traffic model. The staff is now doing this. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and secon- ded by Councilman Scott that the question of how the Council should proceed in rela- tion to the study of the Rancho del Rey property in terms of planning be re- ferred to the City Manager with a report back in two weeks with his recommendation. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None COUNCIL CO~qENTS Councilman Hobel reported that the Senate Committee will hear SB 101 - the transit legislation bill - tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Councilman Hobel discussed the proposal by Senator Mills concerning the composure of the Board which should be strongly ob- jected to by this Council. City Council Meeting 15 June 3, 1975 Councilman Hobel asked that the Council support the proposal made by the Board of Supervisors: two (2) members from the Board of Supervisors Mayor of San Diego one (1) member from the Council of San Diego one (1) member from the South Bay cities of National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach one (1) member from the East County cities of La Mesa and E1Cajon one (1) member appointed by the Governor Motion for Mayor It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded to attend hearing by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Mayor be directed to go to Sac- ramento tomorrow, on behalf of this City, to testify. MINORITY REPORTS Councilman Hobel commented on the past minority reports submitted to the Council from various commissioners. He felt that the Council should establish a policy con~ cerning commissioners testifying at a public hearing unless there is a personal involve- ment. The commissioners should file their minority report with the City Clerk so that it will be sent with the Council packet. Councilman Hobel felt that the commissioners filing these minority re- ports at the public hearing tends to down- grade the Commission process. BICENTENNIAL COORDINATOR Councilman Hyde questioned the need for a full-time employee for the Bicentennial program. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be directed to report to the Council at the next meeting as to whether or not this individual be assigned full-time to this purpose. If not, he should be assigned half-time to assisting in the senior citizens programs in the future (under the City Manager). EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called for litigation purposes, at the close of the meeting. City Council Meeting 16 June 3, 1975 WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS Request for revised fee A revised fee schedule was submitted to schedule for police the Council from Paxton Towing, Tony's towing Mobil, South Bay Towing and Arnold's Garage. These firms listed examples of how their costs have risen since November 1972 and requested an average fee adjust- ment of 23%. Referred to staff It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously car- ried that this request be referred to staff. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed the meeting at AGENCY MEETING 10:28 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The meeting reconvened at 10:29 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:29 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:4S p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 1975 at 4:00 p.m.