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Coronado

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California

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USA

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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGCORONADO, CALIFORNIATUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1984 (p. 1)Regular City Council meeting was held at 3:00 p.m. (p. 1)Present: Councilmembers Adams, Ewen, Herron, Odiorne and Mayor Callahan (p. 1)Absent: None (p. 1)Also Present: City Manager Ray Silver; City Attorney Roger Krauel (p. 1)2. Rev. Jon Freeberg, Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation and Mayor Callahan led in the pledge of allegiance. (p. 1)3. COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL: (p. 1)a. Elizabeth Hornick, 369 Palm Avenue, appeared before the city council and requested the city council to take a position to repeal Senate Bill 813 relating to additional taxes on property owners. (p. 1) The city council requested the staff to obtain a copy of Senate Bill 813 before it takes a position on this bill and make a report to the city council by the next council meeting. (p. 1)b. Warren Nielsen, 3885 Birch Street, San Diego, appeared before the council and read a prepared statement questioning the Mayor's appearance offering testimony against the Harborview Community Council at the Coastal Commission's hearing for a 5.4 acre park. (p. 1)b. At the request of Mayor Callahan, a non agenda item was placed on the agenda as item 9g, re Tidelands Presentation at Coastal Commission. (p. 1) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 1)c. At the request of Council Member Odiorne, a non agenda item was placed on the agenda as item 9h, entitled Shoreline Erosion Committee Report and Action; it was also moved the item be given a time certain of 3:30 p.m. (p. 1) Motion of Odiorne, seconded by Ewen and carried, all voting aye. (p. 1)d. Council Member Herron announced that a number of local organizations: Coronado Beautiful, the Residential Association, Share Our Sentiments, the Citizens Committee on Traffic, and the Coronado Historical Association, will be conducting a workshop on design standards referred to as CITES (Citizens for Improved Types of Environment Standards) on Monday, (p. 1)Page 8142April 9, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., at the Coronado city hall; the public was invited to attend the meeting to give their input. (p. 2)Mayor Callahan reported that on April 11, 1984, the State Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a meeting in city hall at 1:00 p.m., to discuss Alpha Beach, the 40 acre parcel leased by the State Parks and Recreation Department from the Navy for developing an overnight and related day-use facilities as an addition to the Silver Strand State Beach. (p. 2) The public was invited to attend. (p. 2)4. MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1984, a copy having been delivered to each member of the city council prior to meeting, were amended as follows: Under agenda item 14a, the vote on the motion directing the city manager to sign the option agreement to begin the process, was changed from Aye to Nay for both Council Members Adams and Odiorne. (p. 2) The minutes, as amended, were approved and the reading waived. (p. 2) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Ewen and carried, all voting aye. (p. 2)5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. (p. 2)The city council considered agenda item 9h at this time. (p. 2)Shoreline Erosion Committee Report and Action. (p. 2)Council Member Odiorne informed the city council that he attended a meeting of the subject committee on March 30 and gave a brief report on the work that was going on in connection with shoreline erosion and the study the Corps of Engineers was conducting to obtain data that might alleviate the situation. (p. 2) Briefly, the Corps of Engineers is conducting a semiannual aerial survey of the California coast, from the Mexican border to Dana Point, to determine where beach erosion and accretion is taking place. (p. 2) Council Member Odiorne also read a letter from the Commanding Officer of the Navy Amphibious Base in Coronado, reporting on the navy's off-shore beach replenishment plan. (p. 2) Council Member Odiorne was of the opinion the city should be part of the program as well and other interested parties such as the Hotel del Coronado and the Coronado Shores. (p. 2)Council Member Odiorne - moved that the Mayor contact the Coronado Shores, the Hotel del Coronado, to set up a meeting, with representatives of the Corps of Engineers, the Naval Amphibious Base, (p. 2)Page 8143and Woodward and Clyde as soon as possible, for the purpose of making some arrangements to get in on this sand replenishment project. (p. 3) Motion seconded by Adams and carried, all voting aye. (p. 3)In connection with the above motion, Mayor Callahan stated he would write the letter indicating that Council Member Odiorne representing the city would chair the meeting and that every effort will be made to notify the public when the meeting is to be held. (p. 3)The council resumed regular order of the agenda. (p. 3)6. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: (p. 3)a. Request to Extend the Abatement Period Regarding a Church and School at 1407 Fourth Street and 338 Pomona Avenue (Carter, Lenora; Block 116, Lot 4, CBSI). (p. 3) The staff informed the city council that a church and school was being conducted on the subject location without proper planning and zoning approvals and in violation of the zoning ordinance. (p. 3) After several abatement periods were granted by the staff, the owner of the property applied to the city council for an administrative hearing and requested an additional 120 day extension to the abatement period granted by the staff. (p. 3) The staff recommended that the city council not grant the 120 extension but require that all church and school activities cease operation at the end of a 30 day period beginning April 3, 1984. (p. 3)Rev. Helen L. Carter appeared before the council and after being duly sworn, described the activities at the school and church and requested the 120 extension of the abatement period. (p. 3) Tony Pena, Director of Community Development, was duly sworn and presented the city council with testimony on the alleged violation. (p. 3)The council members discussed this matter at some length and there was a consensus to permit Rev. Carter to continue the school until such as the school term for the public schools end on or about June 14; There was also a consensus that Rev. Carter sign an agreement that she is willing to abate the violation of the zoning ordinance; and that during this grace period Rev. Carter was requested to apply for the necessary special use permit process. (p. 3)Mayor Callahan - moved that the city council allow Mrs. Carter to continue her school until June 14, provided Rev. Carter signs an agreement with the city to abate the violation at present location. (p. 3) Motion seconded by Ewen. (p. 3)Page 8144After questions presented by the city attorney, Rev. Carter agreed to cease the school use by June 14 and not reinstitute the school use without first obtaining a special use permit. (p. 4) The city attorney suggested a motion for council consideration, and Mayor Callahan amended his motion and - moved that the city council direct the staff to take no further abatement proceedings until June 15, pending an agreement with Rev. Carter to abate the violation. (p. 4) Amended motion seconded by Ewen and carried, all voting aye. (p. 4)It was recommended to Mrs. Carter that she apply for a special use permit to operate her school. (p. 4) In connection with the operation of the church, Council Member Ewen - moved the city council direct staff not to take any further abatement action for the next 120 days subject to an agreement being signed by Rev. Carter that she will not operate the church without a special use permit. (p. 4) Motion seconded by Herron and carried, all voting aye. (p. 4)7. CONSENT CALENDAR: The city council approved, adopted and/or accepted agenda items 9a, 11b, 11c, 12a, and 14a, on the consent calendar. (p. 4) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Ewen and carried, all voting aye. (p. 4)8. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: (p. 4)a. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Denying Variance for sign - 1099 1st Street (Watt Industries). (p. 4) The planning commission denied a variance for a 10 foot high 70 square foot sign for "The Landing" project at 1st Street and Orange Avenue, which is 6 feet higher and is 58 square feet in excess of the requirements of the sign ordinance. (p. 4) Mr. Stephen Games, representing the applicant, Watt Industries San Diego, Inc., appealed the decision to the city council. (p. 4)Mr. Games appeared before the city council and reported that the Design Review Commission approved the sign and presented photographs of other signs in the city which Mr. Games claimed were in excess of the requirements of the sign ordinance. (p. 4) The sign would remain for a period of at least thirteen months, and possibly longer. (p. 4)Page 8145Staff reported that similar larger signs in the City are conforming because of approval with either a Special Use Permit or with approval of the Design Review Committee under authority of the sign ordinance. (p. 5)The council discussed this matter with Mr. Games and after some negotiation with the applicant on the size of the sign, a compromise was reached. (p. 5) Council Member Ewen then - moved the city council approve one sign not to exceed twenty-five square feet for a period of thirteen months, and that the sign be no higher than the height of the fence. (p. 5) Motion seconded by Adams. (p. 5)The staff interjected remarks that if the council is going to grant a sign in excess of the dimensions of the sign ordinance, that findings must first be determined. (p. 5) Council Member Ewen claimed that the special circumstances is the larger lot and the temporary use permitted for the sign. (p. 5) The city attorney further explained: that the city council can modify the action taken by the planning commission; that it can grant the application on condition that only one twenty-five square foot sign be erected for the three lots under construction; and that in so doing it incorporate the staff's findings proposed in the agenda material. (p. 5) To comply with the reduced measurements of the sign, the applicant then requested a rewording of the sign but did not want to go through the regular city procedure. (p. 5) The council concurred and the rewording of the sign is to be approved by the city manager and the department of community development. (p. 5)The question was called for the motion on the floor. (p. 5) The motion was repeated and carried. (p. 5)Ayes: Ewen, Adams, Odiorne, Callahan (p. 5)Nays: Herron (p. 5)b. Continuation of Appeal Regarding Planning Commission Interpretation on Residential and Commercial Dish or Satellite Antennas and Receivers. (p. 5) This item was a continuation of the appeal by Steven Larson representing William Brown, regarding interpretation of Section 19.02.128 of the Municipal Code. (p. 5) The staff reported that the planning commission had made a determination that the language "Radio or television transmitters or similar facilities," does not include dishes and antenna satellites and receivers, and that these facilities are subject to the special use permit process. (p. 5) The staff recommended the council adopt a (p. 5)Page 8146resolution approving the planning commission's recommendation. (p. 6) The staff also reported that the council's previous action established a period of six months to conduct a workshop to study what the effect of such satellite antennas and (antenna) receivers would have on the community, and the necessity for an ordinance. (p. 6) After some discussion, the council agreed to waive the $500.00 fee for a Special Use Permit in this case since there would no doubt not be another in the six month period. (p. 6) Staff suggested that applicants for ham radio equipment antennas be allowed to pay for the public hearing notices ($40.00 per notice). (p. 6)A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO REGARDING AN INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 19.54.230I (SPECIAL USES CONSIDERED, OF THE CORONADO ZONING ORDINANCE) was read by title, the reading in its entirety unanimously waived and adopted as RESOLUTION NO. 6328. (p. 6) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Ewen, and carried, all voting aye. (p. 6)Mayor Callahan - moved that during this period of time the fees for special use permit be waived for any person applying for a radio amateur antenna. (p. 6) Motion seconded by Odiorne, and carried all voting aye. (p. 6)John Baker, 630 A Avenue, representing the Coronado Amateur Radio Society, appeared before the council, and stated that he is actively involved with amateur radio operators' organizations and asked to be included on the Task Force Committee for this workshop. (p. 6) Mr. Baker was informed he would be included. (p. 6)c. Policy Committee Recommendation Re Naming of Parks. (p. 6) Staff reported the City Council requested the Citizens Advisory Panel and the Recreation Commission to study the issue of assigning names of parks after citizens, prompted by the suggestion of Dr. Vernetti, who requested that the council rename Jacinto Park after Dr. William Paul Vetter. (p. 6) It was the recommendation of the Citizens Advisory Panel that parks not be named after citizens and the Recreation Commission recommended that a park be named after a citizen posthumously. (p. 6) The council considered which policy to adopt and whether to adopt a policy before or after considering the request received to name a park after former mayor Paul Vetter. (p. 6)Page 8147Council Member Herron - moved that the city council rename Jacinto Park after Dr. Wm. Paul Vetter. (p. 7) Motion seconded by Odiorne and carried. (p. 7)Ayes: Herron, Odiorne, Adams, Ewen (p. 7)Nays: Callahan (p. 7)Council Member Herron then - moved the city council adopt the Citizens Advisory Panel's recommendation as the city's policy, from here on, of naming parks for citizens. (p. 7) Motion seconded by Adams and carried, all voting aye. (p. 7)9. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS: (p. 7)a. (Consent Calendar). Approval of Warrants. (p. 7) The council ordered paid Warrants Nos. 30639 through 30821 and Warrants Nos. 26832 through 26840, as audited and approved by the Audit Committee, provided there are sufficient funds on hand. (p. 7) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 7)b. Legislative Report. (p. 7) Staff reported on two items. (p. 7) The first issue is one of the Public Utilities Commission. (p. 7) Due to deregulation in the State of California, the PUC is no longer serving notice to affected cities or special districts, such as the Strand Express Agency, regarding applications for common carrier permits. (p. 7) Strand Express requested the PUC to mail a copy of the transportation calendar to monitor applications, as is a requirement for applicants. (p. 7) PUC responded with a charge for the calendar of $75, undermining the cities' right to be informed. (p. 7) Staff asked that the Mayor write a letter to the PUC asking to be informed regularly of these applications. (p. 7)Mayor Callahan - moved that the City Council approve that a letter be written to the PUC, as recommended by Staff. (p. 7) Motion seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 7)Council Member Ewen, who sits on the Transit Organizational Structure Study Policy Committee of SANDAG, gave a report on a meeting held to discuss Metropolitan Development Board (MTDB) policy board options. (p. 7) Council Member Ewen reported on the weighted vote formula on the Metropolitan Transportation Development Board; a copy of the proposed weighted formula is on file in the office of the city (p. 7)Page 8148clerk. (p. 8) Council Member Ewen informed the council that the City of San Diego was requesting the veto power, and requested guidance from the city council on the city's position. (p. 8) The council was unanimous in having Council Member Ewen continue to make certain that the weighted vote formula adopted by SANDAG be used and that every effort be made to adhere to the one member one vote policy. (p. 8)c. Letter from William R. Cook, Jr., M.D. Re Proposed Hotel for Crown Isle. (p. 8) The city received a letter dated March 27, 1984 regarding the city naming itself as the lead agency to evaluate prospective environmental impacts associated with the proposed development at Crown Isle. (p. 8) Council Member Adams asked the staff to report on the proposed development of Crown Isle at the Coronado Cays. (p. 8) Mayor Callahan read a letter from Joel Enterprises which asked that this discussion be continued to April 17th, when Mr. and Mrs. Citron will be able to attend. (p. 8) No action was taken on the request because no particular project or development would be discussed. (p. 8) Council Member Adams was of the opinion that the City should take the lead role on environmental controls on any development in the city. (p. 8) Staff reported that to be a lead agency, a written contract should be written to the Port District outlining certain criteria on which to base the city's request. (p. 8)Council Member Adams - moved the council direct the staff to come back to council in two weeks from now on the procedures for the City of Coronado to be the lead agency for any kind of development on Crown Isle. (p. 8) Motion seconded by Herron and carried, all voting aye. (p. 8)d. Proposed Guidelines for Holding Workshops. (p. 8) Council Member Ewen presented the council with several guidelines for a workshop format and recommended they be included in the Commissioner's Handbook as additional guidelines to be followed. (p. 8) A copy of the guidelines is on file in the office of the city clerk. (p. 8)Council Member Ewen - moved the city council add the guidelines to the Commissioner's Handbook at the next revision. (p. 8) Motion seconded by Herron and carried, all voting aye. (p. 8)e. RFP for Snack Bar Operation at Golf Course Clubhouse. (p. 8) Staff reported on letters from Coronado residents with an interest in the Golf Course Snack Bar concession. (p. 8) The Staff recommended that the city councilPage 8149direct the staff to advertise and solicit proposals for the purpose of selecting an operator for the food concession at the Coronado Golf Course. (p. 9) The staff also requested whether an expanded facility should be reviewed and considered by the Golf Course Capital Improvement Committee. (p. 9)Mayor Callahan - moved that the city council direct the staff to review the RFP for the snack bar operation. (p. 9) Motion seconded by Adams and carried, all voting aye. (p. 9)f. Closed Session - Litigation. (p. 9) At 5:10 p.m., the city council recessed into closed session for a litigation matter and reconvened at 5:30 p.m. (p. 9)g. Tidelands Presentation at the Coastal Commission on 12 April 1984. (p. 9) This matter will be presented to the Coastal Commission, at 9:00 a.m. on April 12, 1984, in Los Angeles and Mayor Callahan stated the city should have presentation at the meeting. (p. 9) Funding is needed for two or three members, preferably one staff member and two Council Members, as needed for the presentation. (p. 9)Mayor Callahan - moved that three council members and one staff, as designated, be provided with air transportation to and from Los Angeles for the purpose of presentation of the Tidelands issue at the Coastal Commission. (p. 9) Motion seconded by Adams and carried, all voting aye. (p. 9)In connection with above, Council Members Ewen and Herron, and Mayor Callahan were designated to attend. (p. 9)10. CITY ATTORNEY: None. (p. 9)11. CITY MANAGER: (p. 9)a. Council Directed Actions. (p. 9) The city manager submitted an up-to-date list of items that the city council directed staff to accomplish: i.e., (1) Goodman Estate Prescriptive Rights Questionnaire; (2) Coronado Yacht Club Negotiations; (3) Status of Vector Control Contract; and item (4) had an Event/Use Packet attached for the Coronado Fourth of July Parade for review and comments. (p. 9)b. (Consent Calendar). Award of Contract for Police and Fire Stations Parking Lot Paving. (p. 9) The staff informed the council the city received eight bids for the subject project. (p. 9) The bidders and the amounts bid are listed below: (p. 9)Page 8150Oliver Matthews Construction Co. — $6,745.70 (p. 10)Scibilia & Sons Eng. Contractors — $7,094.50 (p. 10)ABC Construction Co. — $7,290.00 (p. 10)Sim J. Harris Co. — $7,605.35 (p. 10)Aztec Paving, Inc. — $8,079.60 (p. 10)Capitol Paving, Inc. — $8,142.90 (p. 10)Reynolds Construction, Inc. — $8,405.00 (p. 10)Southland Sealing-Striping — $8,571.50 (p. 10)The staff recommended that the city council award the contract to Oliver Matthews Construction Company in the amount of $6,745.70. (p. 10) The city council approved the staff recommendation. (p. 10) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 10)c. (Consent Calendar). Award of Contract for City Hall Reroof. (p. 10) The staff informed the council that the city was unable to obtain a bid after advertising on three separate occasions and that the city contacted a specific roofing company named Standard Roof Company to provide the service. (p. 10) The staff made certain that the quality of the roofing materials to be used, the guarantees, bonds, and maintenance agreement proposed by the contractor were satisfactory. (p. 10) The staff recommended that the city council authorize the execution of a reroofing contract with the Standard Roof Company in the amount of $12,514.00 from account 100-1130-3810. (p. 10) The city council approved the staff recommendation. (p. 10) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 10)12. COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN: (p. 10)a. (Consent Calendar). Letter from Coronado Men's Club re Waiver of Golf Fees for Sports Celebrity Tournament. (p. 10) The Coronado Men's Golf Club requested a waiver of green fees for celebrity guests playing in the May 28 tournament. (p. 10) The staff recommended that the city council approve the waiver of green fees for celebrities playing in the 4th Annual Celebrity Guest Tournament. (p. 10) The city council approved the staff recommendation. (p. 10) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 10)b. Letter from Coronado Citizens' Committee on Traffic Re SANDAG Report: NAS-Coronado Commuter Access Plan. (p. 10) Staff reported on action of the Traffic Commit- (p. 10)Page 8151tee at their meeting of March 22, 1984 to review the SANDAG Report. (p. 11) The Dunham Reilly Plan was received just two days previously and, hence, there was not sufficient time to review this Plan along with the SANDAG proposal. (p. 11) The staff requested that this material be presented to the Traffic Committee for review at their April 26 meeting. (p. 11)Mayor Callahan - moved that the city council refer this information to the Traffic Committee for consideration. (p. 11) Motion seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 11)13. RESOLUTIONS: (p. 11)a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONADO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX (MUNICIPAL REORGANIZATION) NORTH ISLAND NAVAL AIR STATION TO THE CITY OF CORONADO was read by title, the reading in its entirety unanimously waived and adopted as RESOLUTION NO. 6329. (p. 11) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 11)14. ORDINANCES: (p. 11)a. (Consent Calendar). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORONADO TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.56.580 REGULATING ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK was read by title, the reading in its entirety unanimously waived. (p. 11) The Ordinance, having been placed on first reading the meeting of March 20, 1984, was adopted as ORDINANCE NO. 1596. (p. 11) Motion of Callahan, seconded by Odiorne and carried, all voting aye. (p. 11)Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m. (p. 11)Approved: May 1, 1984 (p. 11)(Signed) Mayor Callahan (p. 11)Attest:

Contact Info

cityclerk@coronado.ca.us

Policy Score

67