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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/02/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 26, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on She above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Assistant Director of Planning Williams, Director of Finance Grant, DireCtor of Parks and Recreation Hall, City Librarian Levine, Director of Personnel McCabe The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 14 and 19, 1974, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORAL COM~JNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. at this time. REPORT OF TIE CITY M~kNAGER CLOSING OF ALLEN SCHOOL LANE Acting City Manager Bourcier reported that Allen School Lane would be closed to vehicular traffic until March 7, 1974, because of the installation of a storm drain across Allen School Lane. He indicated it is open to pedes- trian traffic. PRICE OF LIQUEFIED GAS Mr. Bourcier also reported that as of March 1, 1974, there will be a 2.6{ reduction in the price of liquefied gas. Inasmuch as a 3{ in- crease was just approved by Council last week, this will make an overall .4{ increase in the price. CONFERENCE ON REDEVELOPMENT In a memo to Council, City Manager Thomson recommended that Council meet in a workshop session on Thursday, March 14, 1974, to receive an in-depth presentation on the redevelopment program, with an invitation being extended to the Planning Commission and the Chamber of Com- merce Ad Hoc Committee on Redevelopment as well, and that a Council Conference be held on Thursday, March 21, 1974, with members of the business community for a more general discussion of the matter. Recommendation accepted; It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by meetings scheduled Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted. City Council Meeting 2 February 26, 1974 It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that these meetings (the workship meeting on March 14 and the Council Conference on March 21) be held at 7:00 p.m. VISITORS AND CONVENTION In a written report to the Council, City Manager BUREAU FUNDING Thomson discussed a proposed arrangement for the receipt of City funds by the Visitors and Con- vention Bureau. The Bureau's wishes would be to request the funds when needed as opposed to re- ceiving the funds in advance quarterly allotments. Resolution to come back It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back the nec- essary changes to the resolution for formal Council action to reflect this proposed arrange- ment. REPORT ON SELF-INSUPJkNCE, Director of Finance Grant reported that the City WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION has been notified by the State Compensation Insurance Fund that the premium produced by the Public Safety Group (Police and Fire) would no longer be subject to dividend consideration. This notification, coupled with the ever- increasing rates and benefits for all employees, has prompted his department to investigate the possibility of self-insurance. The proposals of two firms specializing in administering self- insurance programs were reviewed. He recom- mended that a contract be awarded to R. L. Kautz Company for this service, to be effective April 1, 1974. At Council's request, Mr. Grant explained the basic differences between the self-insurance program and the State Compensation Insurance Fund. He stated that with the self-insurance program there would be reinsurance (umbrella) clauses written and a $50,000 deductible. In defining "self-insurance," Mr. Grant said that this means the City no longer insures with an insurance company, but instead assumes part of the risk and any portion not felt to be reason, able would be covered by "umbrella" insurance. Benefits of the program would be (1) the deduct- ible, (2) better administration and (3) use of the money, rather than making advanced quarterly deposits with an insurance company. (We are presently paying $25,000 quarterly in advance to the State.) Citing an exanrple of the claim of an employee in the amount of $10,000, Acting City Manager Bourcier explained that under the State program, the City would have to pay that amount immedi- ately to the State Compensation Insurance Fund even though those benefits may be paid out over the next five years. Mr. Bourcier stated that with self-insurance, the City keeps the money and pays it out over the five years, therefore helping cash flow. City Council Meeting 3 February 26, 1974 Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report of the Director of Finance be accepted and that a resolution be brought back at the meeting of March 5, 1974, awarding the contract to R. L. Kautz Company. REPORT ON FAIR LABOR Director of Personnel McCabe submitted a report STANDARD AMENDMENTS to the Council in which he discussed the over- (FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE BILL) time provisions of Senate Bill 2747 as they relate to Firemen. He recommended that the Council: (1) oppose the overtime provision and urge both Congressmen and Senators to demand that the legislation be amended to recognize the duty hours of Firemen as they existed on January 1, 1974, and to exclude such hours from the overtime and premium pay provisions of the bills (SB 2747 and HR 10458); and (2) voice opposition via direct phone call, telegraph or by Council representatives planning to attend the National League of Cities Congressional Conference in Washington. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report and recommendations of the Director of Personnel be accepted. REPORT ON PROPOSED BRADLEY In a report to the Council, Director of Plan- ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ning Peterson stated that the Local Agency NATIONAL CITY Formation Commission is currently processing an application for annexation of approximately 50 acres to the City of National City. The territory is located east of Interstate 805, south and west of Equitation Lane, and north of Bonita Road. He recommended that the Coun- cil go on record as opposing this annexation for the following reasons and send a letter to LAFCO to that effect: 1) Annexation of this property to National City would be a major intrusion into Chula Vista's planning area and sphere of influ- ence; 2) The property can most logically be provided services by the City of Chula Vista; $) The annexation does not represent a logical extension of the boundaries of National City; 4) National City's prezoning of the property does not conform to the County's plan for this area as a regional park; 5) The annexation as proposed appears to create two small islands of unincorporated terri- tory adjacent to the Interstate 805 freeway. Motion to oppose annexation It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the Council oppose the Bradley Annexation for reasons stated in the analysis by the Director of Planning. City Council Meeting 4 February 26, 1974 Councilman Hyde remarked that this opposition by letter could be better supported by staff or Council representation, and asked that if possible this be done. Mayor Hamilton indicated that members of the staff could be directed to be there. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, Assistant Director of Planning Williams explained the area in question and its present zoning on the Gen- eral Plan. He stated the very small area right at the intersection of Bonita Road is shown as visitor-commercial and the remainder reflects the County regional park proposal. Mr. Williams commented that zoning would be a Council deci- sion and a prezoning could be processed prior to any annexation to the City. Mayor Hamilton said we might offer the same type of zoning in Chula Vista if annexation to our city were to be considered. Councilman Scott suggested we get a comment from the Board of Supervisors--either as a body or individually--as to their intent of still having a park there. Councilman Hyde commented we should be prepared to offer whatever we have indicated on our General Plan for this area and indicate an open- ness for any proposals to consider something different. Motion carried The motion to oppose the Bradley Annexation for reasons stated in the analysis of the Director of Planning carried unanimously. REPORT ON PROGRESS The Director of Public Works and the City OF THE LIBRARY Librarian submitted a report to the Council in which they discussed a meeting held on Feb- ruary 19th between them and the project archi- tects. Subjects discussed at that meeting were (1) coordination of equipment ordered before design of building is completed, ~2) architect's suggested area and space relationships and (3) necessity of meeting the June 30 and Decem- ber 31, 1974 deadlines as established by the federal government for expenditure of funds. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hebol, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. CAMPING ON "J" S?REET Mr. Emerson Hall, Director of Parks and Recrea- MARIN^ tion, presented a status report on the request of the Council to be conveyed to the Port Author- ity on the practicality of allowing temporary camping on the "J" Street Marina. He stated that Mr. Fred Trull has responded to this request by saying that the staff of the Port Authority would have to have direction from its governing body before finalizing any request of this nature. City Council Meeting 5 February 26, 1974 Mr. Hall indicated he had made this same report to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and that this Commission is in favor of the idea of allowing temporary camping on this site. Mr. Hall responded to Council's inquiry as to the present status by stating that there is still a difference of opinion between the Port Authority and the City of Chula Vista regarding use of the area. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff to come up with a plan to present to the Council on the area and how it would be handled so that this could be forwarded to the Port Commission. CHULA VISTA CAMPAIGN City Attorney Lindberg discussed the recent EXPENDITURE AND opinion of the Attorney General on Chula Vista's CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE campaign ordinance. He stated that his office will be sending out a report to all candidates on this matter. The Attorney General has in- dicated that in his opinion the State legislation in the area of campaign contribution controls-- not limitations--was an area preempted by the State legislature and that municipalities did not have the authority to regulate in this field. Mr. Lindberg stated that is an opinion that is not shared by him, the City Attorney of San Diego or County Counsel. If Council does not direct otherwise, he would ask that our existing ordinance remain in full force and effect and that all candidates in the municipal election be bound by the terms and conditions of that ordinance and that Chula Vista, with the enforcement officials (the District Attorney and our local Fair Elections Committee) deal with any violations of the limitations provi- sions of the ordinance. Mr. Lindberg added that this could be difficult if the District Attorney refuses to enforce, but it should be recognized that his office and the San Diego City Attorney's office still believe that the Charter cities have the right to regu- late in this field and that our ordinances are constitutional and further that the limitations as set are reasonable. Councilman Hyde asked if it would be correct to presume that if any violations did occur that this city would take steps to refer the matter to the District Attorney for appropriate action as he deems fit. City Attorney Lindberg stated it would be done forthwith, unless there is other direction from Council. Councilman Scott stated we should do two things: (1) leave the ordinance in effect, (2) support the Assembly Bill allowing the City this priv- ilege. City Council Meeting 6 February 26, 1974 Resolution to come back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by supporting appropriate Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Assembly Bill no action be taken as far as modification of the ordinance and that a resolution be brought back next week supporting the appropriate Assembly Bill, a copy of which is to be provided Council. Motion to obtain statement It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the City from District Attorney Attorney be directed to get a statement in writing from the District Attorney's office that he (the District Attorney) will in fact take proper action in case there are any violations. City Attorney Lindberg commented that he felt the District Attorney would decline to make such a judgment; he has been willing to take this role with full faith, but he is not obli- gated under law to involve himself in this way. He noted that our ordinance has been the only one tested in practicality (in the November 6 election) and the District Attorney has declined from attempting to be the major advisor as to questions that arise under this ordinance, but he and his staff have been willing to work with the City Attorney's office in providing advice to people involved in that previous election as he will in the upcoming election. Mr. Lindberg, in answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry as to whom would be obligated under the law to handle this, stated that the obligation under the law is simply not a firm obligation of enforcement except from the voluntary accep- tance by the District Attorney. He remarked that it was not placed upon his office (the City Attorney's) to enforce because of the problem of conflict that could exist and that it would be best to have the third party under- taking this. The District Attorney will examine any cases coming before him, make his judgment at that time, but cannot be expected to make a commitment. If he waives right of prosecution, it would go to the State Attorney General. Speaking against motion Councilman Hyde spoke against the motion because he felt it could create a potentially embarras- sing situation for the District Attorney and cannot serve to produce a stronger effort on his part. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None REQUEST FOR TRANSFERENCE The Parks and Recreation Commission requested OF FUNDS FOR MEMBERSHIP permission to transfer funds ($50 from within IN THE CALIFORNIA PARKS the 1973-74 Parks and Recreation Commission's AND RECREATION SOCIETY budget) to cover membership dues for five members of the Commission in the California Parks and Recreation Society. City Council Meeting 7 February 26, 1974 Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Benefit to City Councilman Scott asked what the benefit of this would be to the City. Acting City Manager Bourcier noted this has been policy in the past, but had inadvertently been omitted from the budget this year. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall stated that membership in the California Parks and Recreation Association is received for him and all (up to seven) Commissioners. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with the exception of Item #11--appropriating funds for transit advertising (this requires a 4/5 vote). RESOLUTION NO. 7203 - At the meeting of February 19, 1974, the Council APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE accepted the City Manager's report on the mid- OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS decade population census by minute action. The FOR THE MID-DECADE report called for the funding of this special POPULATION CENSUS census, at a cost of $30,000, and the use of revenue sharing funds for this purpose. RESOLUTION NO. 7204 - At the meeting of February 14, 1974, Mayor REQUESTING SERVICE STATIONS Hamilton asked that the service stations in the IN CHULA VISTA TO APPLY City follow the same procedure being used in THE ODD- AND EVEN-DAY San Diego and other parts of the State whereby PURCHASES FOR GAS ALLOTMENTS persons whose license plates end in an odd number are allowed to purchase gasoline on odd- numbered days, and those ending in even numbers be allowed to purchase gasoline on the even- numbered days of the month. The Council's action was that a resolution be brought back reconunending that all of the cities in San Diego County do this, so that there can be uniformity within this entire area. RESOLUTION NO. 7205 - At the meeting of February 14, 1974, the Coun- SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS cil noted the letter received from Supervisor OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dick Brown concerning the vapor control problem AND THE AIR QUALITY CONTROL on gasoline. The Council agreed that it should BOARD IN ENFORCING THE support a resolution encouraging implementation VAPOR CONTROL LAWS and adherence to the vapor control law. RESOLUTION NO. 7206 - The Visual Cable TV attorney requested a public INTENTION TO GRANT A hearing regarding the adoption of a separate FRANCHISE TO VISUAL CABLE TV cable television franchise to service primarily TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY the E1 Rancho del Rey area. This resolution ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM sets March 19, 1974, as the date for the public IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA hearing. AND SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING City Council Meeting 8 February 26, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7207 - This resolution was held over by Council from APPROVING CONTRACT WITH the meeting of February 19, 1974. The contract THE STAR-NEWS FOR ADVERTISING with the Star-News involves the use of 25 column SERVICES, PUBLICIZING inches of advertising space each week commencing CHULA VISTA CITY BUS LINES February 10, 1974, and ending June 30, 1974. A total of 500 column inches will be utilized at $3.60/inch for a total cost of $1,800. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7209 - It was necessary that this system be approved APPROVING A TENTATIVE no later than March 4, 1974, in order to obtain INTERIM FEDERAL AID funds from the federal government for the con- URBAN SYSTEM struction of streets (shown on the plat of approved system) pursuant to the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973. (End of Consent Calendar' RESOLUTION NO. 7208 - The Bus Service Operations Fund contains suf- APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ficient monies to cover previously approved , TRANSIT ADVERTISING grant allocations for advertising and promotion of Chula Vista City Lines. However, $2,000 must be specifically appropriated to the ad- vertising object account from the unappropriated surplus. This appropriation will be utilized for newspaper advertising ($1,800) and for the printing of new bus schedules ($200). 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1522 - This ordinance was placed on first reading at PROPOSING AND SUBMITTING the meeting of February 19, 1974, at which time TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY the wording of Proposition C was changed to OF CHULA VISTA AT THE provide for compensation for members of the GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Planning Commission in an amount of $20 per TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON meeting and not to exceed a total of $60. THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL 1974 CERTAIN PROPOSITIONS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this 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 City Council Meeting 9 February 26, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1526 - This ordinance was placed on first reading at APPROVING OTAY VALLEY ANIMAL the meeting of February 19, 1974. It approves SHELTER ANNEXATION - the annexation of 1.18 acres of land in order SECOND READING AND ADOPTION to construct a City animal shelter. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1527 - This ordinance was placed on first reading at AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE the meeting of February 19, 1974. The Moscone CHULA VISTA CITY CODE BY Bill provides that public agencies may adopt ADDING THERETO A NEW guidelines for their officials in order to ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 1.401 determine whether they have an economic interest THROUGH 1.412, RELATING TO or interests which are in substantial conflict GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMEN- with the proper exercise of their official duties. TATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ACT - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this 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 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR City Attorney Lindberg requested Council author- OF PROPOSITION C ization to prepare arguments in favor of Prop- osition C on the ballot for the April 9 election. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this authorization be given. MAYOR'S REPORT SOUTH BAY FACILITIES Mayor Hamilton noted a meeting to be held here on March 5, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. between represen- tatives of Chula Vista and the County in regard to various public facilities which might be needed in the South Bay area by the County and the City. A report will be forthcoming on that matter. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF Mayor Hamilton asked that Councilman Egdahl CITIES CONGRESSIONAL- (the representative of Council attending the CITY CONFERENCE Conference in Washington, D. C. on March 3 and 4) review material given him by the Building City Council Meeting 10 February 26, 1974 Officials Code and Administrators and comment on this at the Conference if necessary. CORTE MARIA RIGHT-OF-WAY It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that staff be directed to try to secure, at no cost, right-of-way from the owner on the 100 block of Corte Maria (just behind Rosebank School) in order to provide for grading necessary to provide for two-way traffic. It was noted that this would be for grading purposes only (no surfacing). EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held at the close of the regular meeting for purposes of existing litigation and personnel reasons. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Councilman Scott inquired as to where the City stands on the problem of not being listed in the San Diego telephone directory. It was noted that a resolution protesting this action was sent to the Telephone Company and the Public Utilities Commission. Discussion ensued on problems caused to our citizens by not having Chula Vista included in the directory. A formal protest should be filed. Mayor Hamilton noted a letter he had received from a representative of the Telephone Company which stated that if businessmen in the community wish to be listed, they should notify the Tele- phone Company. Formal complaint to be It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by filed; letter to be sent Councilman }~de and unanimously carried that a formal complaint be filed with the Public Utilities Commission and a letter be sent to Pacific Telephone Company stating the Council's position on this matter. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT MEETING Councilman Hobel commented on the meeting San Diego Transit Corporation is to be holding on Thursday, February 28, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. and indicated it would be best to have representa- tion by Council or staff at this meeting. Acting City Manager Bourcier remarked that staff had received a presentation from San Diego Tran- sit Corporation recently. San Diego Transit to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by make presentation Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that San Diego Transit Corporation make a special presentation to the Council at the next Council meeting. City Council Meeting 11 February 26, 1974 TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Comprehensive Planning Organization be re- quested to present an up-to-date report on the status of transportation corridors. MISSION CABLE TV FRANCHISE Councilman Hobel commented on statements made by Mission Cable TV during the past two years that they were planning to set up a station here in Chula Vista and film educational programs, etc. Nothing has been heard from them since. It was moved by Councilman Hobel that staff contact Mission Cable TV and a Council Conference be held with them, when convenient, to discuss some of these items. The motion died for lack of second. City Attorney Lindberg explained that these plans are in the franchise agreement and if Council has any specific instructions, they have the capability to do this. He added that Mission Cable TV would probably be willing to undertake such an operation. Councilman Hyde suggested Mission Cable TV make a presentation at a regular Council meeting. Councilman Scott thought this appropriate and at that time other problems might be addressed, for example: 1) l~at happens after expansion? 2) What is being done to improve the quality of service? Agreement to be reviewed; It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mission Cable TV to make Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that presentation the City Attorney be directed to review the franchise agreement and check the specific points in the agreement and request Mission Cable TV to make a presentation to the Council at a regular Council meeting. PARK RANGER PROGRAM Councilman Egdahl asked that an evaluation of the present Park Ranger Program be presented at the time the Park Ranger Program report is received by Council. ~LECREST PARK Recognition was given by the Council to staff for the work done on Halecrest Park and the co- operation of the School District was noted. SOUTH BAY COURT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney acquire the draft legislation (Assembly Bill being introduced in regard to South Bay Courts), review it and report to Council next week. (There is a presentation scheduled for next week on this matter.) City Council Meeting 12 February 26, 1974 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Attorney Michael I. Greet has submitted a JON D. DUVALL, C/0 GREER, claim on behalf of his client, Jon D. Duvall, POPKO, MILLER AND FOERSTER, for the amount of $266,000. He claims that on 1568 SIXTH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO November 16, 1973, a City vehicle was driven in an area designated for motorcycles and col- lided with the motorcycle driven by the claim- ant. Attorney Greer claims his client suffered injuries and loss of wages because of the accident. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this claim be denied so that it can be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for inves- tigation. REQUEST FROM MEMBERS Doctors Robinson, McCausland, Neal, Eklund, OF McCAUSLAND-ROBINSON Mankin, Bucknell and Thompson of the McCausland- CLINIC FOR CONSIDERATION Robinson Clinic, 275 "F" Street, have asked for OF PROVIDING OFF-STREET Council consideration of providing them with PARKING nearby off-street parking. They are asking this as parking has become increasingly dif- ficult for their patients and employees since the building of Norman Park Center and the Congregational Tower. Referred to Parking It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Place Commission Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff and the Park- ing Place Commission for report and recommenda- tion. REQUEST FROM LAFCO FOR The Local Agency Formation Commission has CO~ENTS AND SUGGESTIONS written the Council and requested comments and RELATIVE TO THE SPHERE- suggestions relative to the sphere-of-influence OF-INFLUENCE STUDY PROGRAM study program, specifically: 1) Advantages the City sees in the adoption of a sphere-of influence; 2) Emphasis which should be applied to satisfy the needs of the City; 3) Suggestions for a method for carrying out the study program. In answer to Councilman Hyde's inquiry, Acting City Manager Bourcier stated that contact has been made with LAFCO by the City Manager. Councilman Hyde said he would be appreciative of a briefing by staff of progress being made. Letter to be sent to LAFCO It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to LAFCO and that a report be made to Council. City Council Meeting 13 February 26, 1974 REQUEST FROM JAYCEES The Chula Vista Jaycees have requested Council TO USE CITY LOT TO permission to use the City lot at Fourth and HOLD CARNIVAL "F" Streets to hold a carnival (in conjunction with their bike race) on May 30 through June 2, 1974. They state the reason for the carnival is to help their organization raise money to fund the various projects run in the community. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for investi- gation. FEBRUARY 28th Mayor Hamilton stated that the Council will not COUNCIL CONFERENCE be meeting with the schools in regard to fees at the Council Conference scheduled for this Thursday, February 28th, but will have an Executive Session with the City Attorneys who will explain the action which has taken place in Court. A meeting with the school district representatives will be scheduled for a later date, after more background information has been obtained. ORAL COMMUNICATION Ada Thompson Mrs. Thompson displayed to the Council bumper 1060 Las Bancas Court stickers which say "YES ON A." She explained that these are recycled bumper stickers (last year's tax override issue). EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:07 p.m. APPOINTMENTS TO CITY It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the following appointments be made: Youth Commission - Debbie Avery Curt Welker Parks and Recreation Commission - Paul Thon~son ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 1974. Deputy City Clerk