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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1991/09/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR b!F~TING OF TH~ tl'lY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, September 24, 1991 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROlL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Grasser Horton, Malcolm, Moore, Rindone, and Mayor Nader ALSO PRESENT: George Krempl, Deputy City Manager; D. Richard Rudolf, Assistant City Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk 2. pI.Rr',GE OF .~LL~GIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTF~: None submitted. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. Presentation regarding the tall ship *Californian* and Harbor Days Festival - Bruce Gordon of the Tall Ship Society of San Diego County will review the activities of the tall ship 'Californian' whfie operating out of its southern home port in Chula Vista. Mr. Gordon will also highlight the festivities scheduled during Harbor Days on Saturday, September 28th at Chula Vista Harbor including a tall ship parade and flee tall ship tours, coastal awareness booths, live entertainment, marine gear swap meet, classic car show, crafts fair, and ch~dren's games. Bruce Gordon, Tallship Society of San Diego County, accepted the proclamation and updated the Council regarding the association of the 'Californian' with the City of Chula Vista. He then oufiined the activities for the Harbor Days program and invited the Council to participate in the activities. Councilman Moore questioned the cost of the youth program. Mr. Gordon responded that it was $700 per child for eleven days. b. Proclaiming the Week of September 22 - 118, 1991 as *Coastal Awareness Week'- The proclamation will be presented by Mayor Nader to Dr. Stephen Neudecker, Executive Director of the Chula Vista Nature Interpretire Center. CONSENT CALENDAR 0terns pulled: 6A, 6B, and 10) BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CAI.I~NDAR OFFERED BY MAYOR NADER, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. Councilman Rindone abstained on Item 5d and Councilman Malcolm abstained on Item 7. S. WRrl-rEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Request for placement of *l~relcome' signs at the entrance of the City - Judy Schulenberg, Community Chair, American Association of University Women, 643 Windsor Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Staff recommends that the letter be acknowledged and the suggestions be incorporated into the City Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 2 Council's overall referral on City entry signs. The timing as m entry sign implementation is in part awaiting the finalization of the I-5/SR 54 and I-5/E Street ramp completion so that optimum sign visibility can be determined. 15113 b. Request for additional ~vening patrol for the Comme_rfjal Build~!g at 22,44 Main Street - Eugene A. Tucker, Jr., President, San Diego Scientific Corporation, 2244 Main Street, Suite 1, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Staff recommends that a letter be sent to Mr. Tucker that patrol officers working in this area have been notified of this problem and have been advised to make a special effort to spend more time in that vicinity. 15114 c. Request for a traffic light on ~1~ Street, east of Otay l~k~ Road at the entrance to the Bonita Vista High School perking lot - Robert J. Thomas, 965 Buckaroo Lane, Bonlta, CA 91902. Staff recommends that the letter be forwerded to staff and the Safety Commission for review and report back to Council. 15115 d. Request for assistance in relocating a donated house to the Hilltop High School campus by either 1) moving the house to the new location, 2) providing monetary assistance toward this portion of the project, or 3) any portion of the cost - William G. Demos, Principal, Hilltop High School, 555 Claire Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Staff recommends that this matter be referred to staff to meet with representatives of the high school and that a recommendation regarding the type of assistance be brought back to the Council next month. Councilman Rindone abstained from voting. 15116 6.A. RESOLUTION 16349 SUPPORTING THE URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO'S GRANT APpI.ICATION FOR SAN DIEGO COHN'IY'S RECYCLING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The Urban Corps of San Diego is requesting Council support for a grant application to continue and expand collection services for the City's office recycling program, and to offer collection services to Chula Vista businesses. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (City Manager) Pulled from the Consent Calendar. 15117 Joseph W. Garcia, 484 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendations. He questioned why the amounts of the grants were not included in the Agenda descriptions or the resolutions. Mayor Nader responded that the City of Chula Vista was not giving grants to anyone. The resolutions were support from the City to the Urban Corps and Teresa Aland for their grant submittals to San Diego County. RESOLUTION 16349 AND 16350 OFFERED BY MAYOR NADER, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. Councilman Malcolm stated he assumed that staff had looked through Teresa Aland's proposal, thought it was good, and that he had depended upon the staff recommendation before voting for support of the grant application. Stephanie Snyder, Principal Management Assistant, responded that the County requires a letter from the jurisdiction in which a grant is being submitted. Staff only responds to the two items the County requires: 1) what is being proposed is beneficial to the city, and 2) what is being proposed does not inhibit the city's current programs. Staff has reviewed the information made available by Ms. Aland, but the City walks a fine line in trying not to pre-screen the applications for the County. Without the letter of support a grant application can not be submitted. The City of Chula Vista is also competing for the grant funds from the County. Councilman Malcolm didn't feel that Council should do endorsements without knowledge that the people can do the things that they are saying they will do. There should be a change in this procedure next year. Mayor Nader questioned whether the City would be in touch with the County during the screening process, ongoing review and consultation. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 3 Mrs. Snyder responded that staff could not ask the County to discuss any particular application as the City was also applying for the funds. Mayor Nader didn't view the City as being in competition and hoped that the objective would be that whoever received the grant funds, that the City would be best served. Any information the City may have regarding an applicant should be forwarded to the County for their consideration in evaluating the proposals. Deputy City Manager Krempl responded that the City would continue to participate if the County decided to make the grant application, as far as providing assistance and monitor the progress of the grant. He understood the Mayor's statement as on-going involvement by City staff should the grant application be made. Councilman Moore felt the County had an in depth screening process and that they would do what was best for the entire system. Councilman Rindone felt that Councilman Malcolm's concern was not that the application be the best but that the applicant could do what they were proposing in the grant application. He had also anticipated that this had been done when voting on staff recommendations. Mayor Nader questioned whether there were any other grant applications from the Chula Vista area that would provide the services outlined in Ms. Aland's application. Mrs. Snyder responded that the City's grant was different and she was unaware of any other application from the Chula Vista area with the same proposal as Ms. Aland's. Staff would screen the requests on a higher level next year. B. RESOLUTION 16350 SUPPORTING TERESA ALAND'S GRANT APPLICATION FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S RECYCLING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Teresa Aland is requesting Council support for a grant application to provide consulting services for the design of eotlection and processing of landscape wastes, and to establish a composting facility. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (City Manager) Pulled from the Consent Calendar. 15118 7. RESOLUTION 16351 APPROVING AN AG/~RRMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANT AWARD NUMBER P-85-O32 UNDER THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 1988 (PROPOSITION 85) -On 4/23/91, the California Library Construction and Kenovation Board approved the City of Chula Vista's grant application in the mount of $6,747,528 for the South Chula Vista Library project. TEe resolution approves the agreement with the California State Library to accept the award. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Library Director) Courle~man Malcolm abstained from voting. 15119 8. RESOLLrrION 16352 AG~RRMENTWITHRALPHANDERSENANDASSOCIATESANDBALDWIN VISTA ASSOCIATES - TEe City of Chula Vista is the agency designated to approve consulting contracts for the Otay Ranch Project. Ralph Andersen & Assoc. has been selected by the Otay Ranch Executive Committee to complete the Service/Revenue Micro-Analysis. That report will determine fiscal impacts associated with the project when considering capital expenditures as well as operations and maintenance costs. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Deputy City Manager Krempl) 15120 9.k RESOLUTION 16353 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY FOP, THE / MAINTENANCE DISfRICT NUMBER 1 (SALT (211KRE[ AREA) - Through the adoption of the resolutions, the Council will accomplish the formation of EastLake Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 1 (Salt Creek I Area) which will maintain open space lots and landscaped parkways adjacent to said lots along East "H' Street, Mr. Miguel Road and Proctor Valley Road within the Slat Creek I Subdivision. The existing "overall" EastLake Maintenance District No. 1 which currently includes all the EastLake development, the Greens, the Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 4 Olympic Training Center, and the Salt Creek I areas will be in charge of maintaining all street medians and the SR-125 corridor. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation) 15121 B. ~LUTION 16354 APPROVING THE ]~II1ATION OF pROC~-Rr~!NGS, D~ING TI-IE IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING THE ~I-iY ENGINEER TO FILE A *REPORT* 15122 C. RESOLUTION 16355 WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING THE ENGINEEK'S *REPORT* 15123 D. RESOLUTION 16356 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, FORMING AN OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND AgSF. gS'MF.a'qT FOK EASTlAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, ZONE D (SALT C~RRK 1 AREA) 15124 10. RESOLUTION 16357 AUTHORIZINGTHEBALDWINCOMPANYTOCON~-tKUCTAPORTIONOF EAST *H* ~-iKEET FROM EA~'LAKE DRIVE TO SAN MIGUEL ROAD, TO GRADE A PORTION OF ER-125 AND RECEIVE A CREDIT AGAINST TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FRF_~ - The Baldwin Company has requested authorization to construct a portion of East "H" Street and SR-125 and receive a credit against Transportation Development Impact Fees, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2251 and as amended, for the construction of said roads. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Calendar. 15125 George Kost, 3609 Belle Bonnie Brae Road, Bonita, CA, representi~.g the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, Bonita, CA, stated: 1) he was not against the item unless it impinged on the study being done by CTV to cover the EIR on the eastern alignment, east of the Sweetwater alignment, and as long as it doesn't lay the ground work for a western alignment, 2) environmental issues were being studied for the SR 125 study but felt the study should also address the needs of the people, 3) more money should be spent on mass transit rather than the construction of more roads, and 4) addressed the issue of Counc~ staffing and did not real that one staff person was sufficient for the Mayor. Councilman Malcolm agreed that the needs of the people should also be taken into consideration during the environmental reviews. He clarified the fact that there were currently three staff members serving the Mayor and Council and that they also had access to all department heads, city managers, etc. Council has also authorized the hiring of three quarter time staff members for the Mayor and Council. He questioned staff as to why the grading was done first and whether that potdon of the alignment was fixed in stone. He would like to move forward with SR 125 with the trolley line down the middle with a reservation for mass transit. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, responded that this portion of the alignment was included as a condition of the tentative map and had already been graded and they are now asking for credits. It is not a portion of the alignment that is cast in stone but does meet most of the requirements they are talking about. If it is not utilized for the SR 125 alignment, it would be utilized as a major city street. The grading is finished but the landscaping is not. Councilman Malcolm questioned how the credit was determined. Assistant City Attorney Rudolf stated that the Council will be approving 75% credit tonight, the alternate amount will be determined on actuals and that will be determined under the ordinance by the City Engineer. Councilman Malcolm questioned what would happen if once approved it was determined that it should be only 60%. Cliff Swanson, City Engineer, responded that was one reason Council only authorized 75% at this time. Staff has looked at the estimates and felt they were reasonable. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page S Assistant City Attorney Rudolf stated that it was theoretically possible but highly unlikely that it would be less than 75%. Staff felt the estimates were firm and that they could rely on them. He would have to review the ordinance before being able to address the ramifications if the credits actually came in below the 75% granted by the resolution. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, felt the City was well protected as staff had reviewed the estimates and felt they were close. The credits they are going to be getting will be in excess of what they are building right now. Staff is being very conservative in this case. Councilman Rindone felt there were two critical issues: 1) this was included as a condition of the tentative map, and 2) the issue of double indemnity - the developer has completed what was required by Council and are paying in the DIF. He felt this was a satisfactory and a reasonable approach. Mr. Swanson responded that actual contracts for much, if not all, the work has been awarded by Baldwin and estimates are based on contract awards. RESOLUTION 16357 OP-Iq~F~D BY COUNfllIIAN MALCOLM, reading of the test was waived, passed and approved llnanlrnously. * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Steve Austin, 744 Paseo Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, expressed his concern over the possible move by Rohr Industries and questioned what was being done by the City. He also questioned if there was anything individual citizens could do regarding this issue. 15126 Mayor Nader responded that several meetings had been held in order to develop strategies to keep manufacturing jobs in the City. At this time there is an uncertainty as to what needs to be done. There is a meeting next month with representatives from Rohr and the Machinists Union to address and identify issues the Council needs to address. The Economic Development Commission has also established a sub- committee which will address the issue of retention of jobs. The Council is concerned and is making every effort to work with Rohr at this time. Councilman Malcolm stated that action had been taken tonight in order to expedite permits for Rohr. The Mayors of Chula Vista, past and present, have met with Mr. Goldsmith and Mr. Todd in order to keep jobs in Chula Vista. He felt there were some things that were out of the City's control, i.e. rents, utilities, etc. but the City had directed their representative on the Port District to address the rent issue and expedite permits. The Council is committed and are trying to 'romance' Rohr in order to keep the manufacturing jobs. He stated that it was always good for citizens to appear before the Council and request updates regarding any issue. b. Allison Austin, 744 Paseo Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, expressed concern over the closing of Rohr Industries and the impact upon the children of the community. 15126 Mayor Nader felt this was the type of priority he had referred to when requesting additional staff'rag. Additional staff'rag would result in better responsiveness from within the bureaucracy and would reflect in the day to day operations of the City. As Mayor, he wanted to keep Rohr as a major and growing part of the community. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 6 Councilman Moore stated that the Coastal Act and environmental requirements have impacted Rohr. The federal and state laws needed to be changed, not just the local laws. c. 3oseph Gazcia, 484 Sth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, questioned what the impact of SB 462 would be on the bayfront development, i.e. building codes, permits, etc. He cautioned the Council regarding the bayfront development due to concern that new business would draw customers from the existing business community. The City should protect the established businesses. 15127 Councilman Malcolm responded that he did not believe that there would be any negative impact upon the City. He would bring back an update at next week's meeting if requested. ACTION ITEMS 11. REPORT ADDITIONAL STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRY VISTAS LANE AND CRESTVIEW DRIVE IN BONITA LONG CANYON - Staff received two letters and a petition requesting a stop sign for the southbound approach at the intersection of Country Vistas Lane and Crestview Drive in Bonita Long Canyon. Staff recommends that the Council deny the request for a southbound stop sign at the intersection of Country Vistas Lane and Crestview Drive. (Director of Public Works) Continued from 'Written Comrntmications' at the 8/27/91 meeting. 15128 Robert Baker, 1481 Rimcrest Court, Bonita, CA, 91902, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendations. He felt the report was restrictive and stated that it was impossible to see cars from the northern direction at the intersection. Councilman Malcolm stated he was not a proponent of putting up stop signs but after reviewing the area in person, he felt the street had been designed for an accident to happen. Stops signs should be installed as the visibility was almost non-existent. MS (Malcolm/Moore) to direct staff to install the stop signs at the intersection of Cormtry VLstas Lane and Crestview Drive in Bonita Long Canyon. Councilman Moore stated he had also reviewed the site and noted there were five cul-de-sacs feeding into that intersection. He would have preferred the installation of three stop signs but due to staffs statement that three stop signs would be more dangerous he would support the 4-way stop. Councilman Malcolm wanted it understood that the Council had directed a 4-way stop for the intersection. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously. 12. REPORT GRANTING DEVF..LOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIID CREDIT FOR RIGHT-OF- WAY DEDICATION, KELTON PROJECT, SOLrrHF_a~"T CORNER OF OTAY LAKF~ ROAD AND F_.AST 'I-l' ~iREET - At the 8/27/91 meeting, Council directed staff to prepare a report relative to the applicants request for DIF credit for fight-of-way dedication which was a condition of their development. Staff was instructed to consider what had been required on past projects and was directed to include a discussion of impacts which might result from granting DIF credit for right-of-way dedication. Staff recommends Council accept the report and require full dedication with no DIF credit given for said dedication. (Director of Public Works) 15129 MSUC t'Malcolm/Grasser Hotton) to continue the report to the meeting of 10/22/91 at the request of the developer. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 7 ITEMS HJU.RB FROM THE CONSENT CAI~.NDAR Items pulled: 6A, 6B, and 10. The minutes w~l reflect the published agenda order. OTHER BUSINESS 13. tl'IY MANAGER~J REK)RTfS) - None. 14. MAYORS REPORTfS) a. Campaign Finance Ordinance - disclosure of independent expenditures. Mayor Nader stated that candidates were gearing up for the next election and he felt this issue needed to be addressed and something "on the books" before then. There were a number of complaints in the last two elections regarding the role of independent expenditures in campaigns. Legally there is no reason why legislation could not be enacted regarding advance notice of independent expenditures as easily as Council had enacted legislation regarding candidates expenditures. He would propose that the City At~arney be directed to come back with amendments to the campaign ordinance that would require 40 day, or appropriate number, notice in advance of the election of independent expenditures of $1,000 or more. A form would have to be filed with the Office of the City Clerk with registered letters being sent to all candidates. That way there would be no question as to who is spending what. 15130 MOTION: {Nader) to direct the City Attomey to bring back amendments to the Campaign Ordinance which would mluire that anyone making an independent expenditure of $1,000 or more would be required to file notice within 40 days of the election with the Office of the City Clerk and notify other candidates by registered mail. Motion died for lack of second, Counc~man Rindone felt the objective was applaudable but expressed concern that there were ways to beat the system. There were many things that were intended by the last provisions adopted by the Council. He felt that an outline was needed of the proposal so that everyone would understand and ultimate action would not "cloud or muddy' the next election. The concept was universally accepted by Council but there were concerns over the different angles and that it would create an even bigger problem. MS (Nader/Rindone) to direct the City Attorney to bring back language, scenarios, that would require greater aryanted disclosure of independent expenditures. Councilman Moore stated there was other support given to campaigns other than monetary. He questioned how far one could go in controlling people regarding campaigning. Mayor Nader clarified that his intent was the disclosure requirement, not how much could be spent. Councilman Malcolm stated he could give an independent opinion as he would not be allowed to run for an additional term of office. He felt the campaign system was broken when there is a $250 contribution limit but the amount a candidate can put into their own campaigns was unlimited. He felt this allowed politicians to 'buy' the election. He recommended that the issues be referred to the Charter Review Committee as they had addressed the issues of the Campaign Ordinance in the past and had a great deal of expertise. Councilman Rindone felt Councilman Malcolm had made a good point and that he would vote against the motion on the floor. Appropriate action would be to refer this issue to the Charter Review Committee. Council should not tie their hands regarding abuses or independent expenditures but allow them to review all issues. Mayor Nader felt the independent expenditure was not a Charter Review issue but a legal issue. He was not sure that the Committee had that type of expertise. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 8 Councilman Malcolm responded that the City Attorney staffed the Charter Review Committee and would therefore be available to the Committee. The referral should also include run-off elections. VOTE ON MOTION: failed 14 with Councilmembers Grasser Horton, Malcolm, Moore, and Rindone voting MS (Rindone/Malcolm) refer to Charter Review Committee tO see if there are any recomrnerldations pending the election codes for the City of Chula 1F~sta and if so to submit them as soon as poss~le, if not they will know this is an official refen-al after reviewing the last election. Mayor Nader felt the Council was expanding the duties of the Charter Review Committee which the Council had the fight to do. He was asking to get the legal expertise from the City Attorney and Board of Ethics input. He did not have a problem with including the Charter Review Committee. Councfiman Rindone felt that the expertise was there and that Council would not deny the opportunity to have this go before the Board of Ethics. Mayor Nader questioned whether the Board of Ethics was included. Upon receiving no comment, it was his determination that they were not included. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously. Mayor Nader felt this was a legal and ethical issue. The Charter Review Committee can initiate a referral, if deemed appropriate. b. Gave a brief overview of his trip to Washington D.C. They were able to meet with approximately twenty different bureaucracies and officials. It was found that those advocating support of the TwinPorts had been overstating their support. There will be a motion at the SANDAG meeting this friday to clarify the actual intent, that TwinPorts is 'a~ site but not the only viable site, and there were other sites that should be studied. There is concern on the federal level regarding the siting of airports and public hearings are expected to be held by one of the House subcommittees on aviation early next year to review that process. It would appear that the City of San Diego will receive funding from the FAA for their master plan but that ultimately the project was a 'no go". The question was how much of the tax payers money would be spent before then. He thanked Congressman Cunningham and his staff for their support and assistance in working against the TwinPorts. c. Referred to the newly adopted trash rate increase. It appears that the ordinance, although retroacfive to June or July was not enacted as an urgency item, and would go into effect 30 days after adoption. He questioned whether the increase could be acquired prior to the effective date of the ordinance and requested that the City Attorney provide information to the Council. 15131 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Malcolm: a. This friday at the SANDAG Board of Directors meeting they will be discussing over $100 million dollars of federal and state monies coming into San Diego County to fund freeways. He would like to see the City representative find out where the funds have been appropriated, where the money has gone to, and if the South Bay has gotten their fair share. He did not feel the South Bay had gotten their fair share as the majority is to be spent in the Del Mar area where I-5 and 1-805 meet. SANDAG has allegeally committed that any additional monies out of the 1-15 construction and widening through 40th Street in San Diego would be committed to SR 125. He would like to see Councilman Moore, as the Council representative, check to see if that commitment is still standing or what kind of monies can be brought down to the South Bay from that project. The South Bay needed to "hammer" on SANDAG to get their fair share in order to start fleeway construction as soon as possible. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 9 Councilman Moore stated that the SANDAG Chair, in referring to Proposition A 1/2 cent sales tax, had stated the funds would be designated to help solve present problems. The present problems are in the north, the future problems are in the south. The 40th Siteel and 1-15 connecting link is supposed to go back before the San Diego City Council, and ff the project was deleted it would also result in unused monies. Councilman Malcolm stated that in the initiative there was only one fleeway that was an example of first priority to come "up the ladder" and that was SR 125. The Council and citizens had agreed to support Prop A even though they would not be getting their fair share. In the ballot initiative it stated that if additional funds were available they shall be reappropriated for new projects and a prime example of a new project is SR 125 south of 54. b. Stated he had not voted on the Salvation Army item as it was located across the street from his office, but the Council waived the DIF fees because there wasn't enough money in the low/moderate income housing fund. He would like to rescind that action and lend money to the low/moderate income housing fund. By having the low/moderate income housing fund pay the DIF fees, it would make more sense than taking the money out of the transportation fund. It is a way to balance the books and help solve the traffic problems. Mayor Nader requested this item be placed under a joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting for consideration next week. Councilman Moore: a. Conneff consideration to appoint nominees to the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission by either a nominee from each individual Councilmember or by a Council interview process. The rationale for this is that this is an unusual Review Board and the action of this Commission would not be appealable. Continued from the 9/17/91 meeting. 15132 MS (Malcohn/Grasser Hotton} to have the Mayor make two appointmant~ and each Councilmember make one appointment, If a Coune~menlber does not make an appointment the Mayor would have the right to fill the vacancy. Councilman Moore stated that staff had recommended there be two ex-officio members, one a park owner and one from someone that lives in a park within the City, it was also his intent that these be appointments by the Mayor. Mayor Nader stated that ex-officio members did not have to be residents of the City, only voting members were required to be residents. Councilman Rindone felt that Counc~ had made the change in the ordinance and requested that staff review the ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Rudolf responded that the new ordinance was not in the book and therefore he was unable to review at this time regarding the non-voting ex-officio member. Mayor Nader stated that only one qualified application had been received and that Counc~members would have to recruit applicants. Councilman Moore stated his original intent was to reduce the number of members to five with the Mayor and Counc~ each appointing one member. Councilman Rindone responded that the membership had been reduced to five previously by Council action. AMENDMFIqT TO MOTION: (Malcolm/Grasser Hotton) appointment of membexs to the Mob~ehome Rant Review Commission by each Councilmember and Mayor. Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 10 Assistant City Attorney Rufolf felt it was critical that the appointments be made as soon as possible as there were current issues that needed to be addressed. VOTE ON MOTION AS AI~LI~q)ED: lipproved mlanlrnously. b. At the 9/17/91 meeting there was a request by Charles Peter for support of the off-ramp for National City to Plaza Bonita from 1-805 norLh. One of the recommendations was a ramp off the Sweetwater Road ramp going north and east. CalTrans does not like a ramp off a ramp but this would appear to be the best solution. He encouraged people to write letters to CalTrans in support of National City's efforts and urged staff to take fast action regarding their referral. Councilman Rindone stated he could support the off-ramp if it did not interfere with the potential alignment of the alternative route for the MTDB trolley connection. c. Referred to the Council Policy of 65/35 - herdscape/landscape for street medians with East Street as a prime example. He sees it coming in on Telegraph Canyon Road and some other area and questioned the 65/35. He requested that staff verify this as a referral. Councilman Rindone: a. Attended the Orange Crate Derby and felt it was an outstanding wholesome activity for families. He thanked McMilin, Bonita Valley Lions Club, and Constance Byrum for their efforts. b. Congratulated the City of El Cajon and Mayor Joan Shoemaker for their International Friendship Festival. It was well artended and he would like to see a referral to the International Friendship Commission regarding this activity. 15133 MSUC (Rindone/Nader) to have the International Friendship Commission look at lhe Internarional Friendship Festival sponsored by the City of El Cajon and poss~ly use it as an n~mple for future activities. Councfi recessed from 8:05 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The City Council met in a closed session at 8:21 p.m. to discuss: Pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 ~ Carreras v. City of Chula Vista, et al. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:25 P.M. to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 1, 1991 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. A Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting convened at 8:15 p.m. and adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk by: Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy ~Clerk