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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/02/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 19, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the 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: City Manager Thomson, Deputy City Attorney Beam, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, City Librarian Levine, Environmental Review Coordinator Reid, Director of Finance Grant The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. OATH OF OFFICE TO City Clerk Fulasz administered the oath of PLANNING COMMISSIONERS office to the two newly-appointed Planning Commissioners: Grover Starr and Robert Floto. RECOGNITION OF MEXICAN Mayor Hamilton presented each of the Bomberos BOMBEROS with a Certificate of Recognition. The group, in turn, presented the Mayor with a Certifi- cate signed by the'members of the participating group. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore discussed the current gasoline 1134 Tobias Drive shortage and the difficulties the service sta- tion owners are having especially in trying to enforce the odd- and even-numbered day rationing. Mrs. Moore also spoke highly of the new Nur- seryland in Chula Vista stating it was an asset to the community. PUBLIC HEARING - On December 31, 1973, San Diego Yellow Cabs, CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE Inc., and Diamond Cab Company petitioned the OF TAXICAB FARES City for approval of taxicab rates granted the City of San Diego. The Director of Finance reported that the cab owners' proposed increase of 10¢ in the flag- drop rate is not sufficient to lower the oper- ating ratio below a reasonable level and thus, the proposed 10¢ increase is fully warranted from an economic standpoint. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting 2 February 19, 1974 Lee R. Moore Mr. Moore stated he is Vice-President of 1104 Palm Diamond Cab Company, He discussed the increase National City in the gasoline prices experienced by his company which he indicated was approximately 89% in the last nine months, with a 56% cut in the supply over the last four months. Bill Hilton Mr. Hilton, President of Yellow Cab Company, 3838 Shirleen Place asked for favorable consideration of the price La Mesa increase noting it was only a 4% increase. He stressed the importance of having uniformity of rates in the San Diego region. Mr. Hilton remarked that his company has seen a 22% in- crease in gasoline costs since December 31, 1973. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7194 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6513 the text was waived by unanimous consent, FIXING TAXICAB FARES IN THE passed and adopted by the following vote, CITY OF CHULA VISTA to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes; None Absent: None San Diego City memo Mayor Hamilton referred to a memo from the City Manager and City Attorney of San Diego to an Ad Hoc Committee on Taxicabs. Motion to bring back It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by memorandum Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff provide the Council with a copy of this memorandum for the next Council meeting so that this Council can consider this same action. This proposal has procedures for considering increases and decreases without holding public hearings each time. REPORT ON MID-DECADE City Manager Thomson reported that the Cai- POPULATION CENSUS ifornia State Department of Finance has in- formed all counties that they will no longer be eligible to have their population estimates certified if more than 5 years has elapsed since the last census, and that it is also their policy to require a census of cities. The State will give certified population estimates only for 5 years following the last census, or through 1975. From 1976 through 1980, the State will not give new certified population estimates unless the benchmarks are renewed in the 1975 mid-decade special census. Mr. Thomson discussed the four revenue sources received from the State based on population which are directly affected by new certified population estimates. He recommended that the cost of the mid-decade census, $30,000, be taken from the revenue sharing funds. City Council Meeting 3 February 19, 1974 Resolution to be ~t was moved by Ceuncilman Hobel, seconded by brought back Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back appropriating the sum of $30~000 from revenue Sharing funds for the mid-decade census~ REPORT ON STREET LIGHTING Director of Public Works referred to the IN DEDICATED ALLEY OFF Council's consideration of this problem on FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN January 15, 1974. His investigations reveal "L" STREET AND COUNTRY that, from a traffic safety viewpoint, one CLUB DRIVE street light luminaire should be attached to a San Diego Gas and Electric pole near the bend in the alley to alleviate problems for drivers at night, This installation will cost approximately $60 annually to maintain. Notification of residents It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that this matter be held over two weeks so that the residents can be contacted regarding this proposal° Council discussion Councilman Egdahl noted the police report which stated that crime level in this alley was not sufficient to justify the installa- tion of a street light. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be filed and the residents be notified, in some way, of the police patrol coverage of this area. REPORT ON AD HOC COMMITTEE Director of Parks and Recreation Hall submitted ON 1974 STATE BOND ACT a written report on Ad Hoc Committee meetings he has attended on the 1974 State Bond Act. City Manager Thomson noted that if State Proposition One on the June ballot passes, the City should receive $171,030 plus receiv- ing "spin-off" value from the $500,000 sched- uled for assignment for development of the Sweetwater Regional Park. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON PROGRESS The Director of Public Works and the City OF NEW LIBRARY Librarian submitted a written report in which they discussed the meeting held on February 12 with Library Consultant Holt and Architect Tom Williamson, They reported that the preliminary approach will be to have the routine book processing located on the lower floor and all of the public services on the ground floor. As of June 30, 1974, $310,922 of revenue sharing funds within the first entitlement period (ending June 30, 1974) must be expended. The consultant and the City Librarian are consid- ering the possibility of purchasing library furnishings prior to June 30 with a portion of these funds. City Council Meeting 4 February 19, 1974 Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be &ccepted. Commitment of funds Councilman Hyde asked for assurance that the revenue sharing funds would be committed by the June 1974 d~adline, City Manager Thomson said he checked the fed- eral sources and discovered there was an "avenue of extension" which can be applied for. As time proceeds, he will be back to Council with more information on this, Mr. Thomson assured the Council that, in no way, would the City lose any of this money. COUNCIL CONFERENCE Director of Public Works Cole referred to the Council Conference scheduled for February 28, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Telegraph Canyon Road drainage study. He asked that the Council conduct a field trip to the site prior to the Conference. Field trip scheduled It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council make a field trip to the site on February 23, 1974 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Council will meet at Halecrest Park. Another item on the agenda Mr. Cole asked to place another item on the agenda - that of a report on contiguous side- walks versus parkways. MORATORIUM ON LAND Director of Planning Peterson submitted a map EAST OF CITY LIMITS noting the properties in question. He stated there was no need to establish a moratorium at this time. The application of an "H" Modifying District requires a rezoning process, and one question that needs to be resolved is what properties need to be rezoned. Mr. Peterson noted the areas in construction and those in the P-C zone for which there is an option of rezoning the properties to an R-1-H category, or retaining the P-C zoning and amending the General Development Plan that applies to that P-C zone. Mr. Peterson added that before any rezonings take place, public hearings must be held and the staff must write environmental impact reports. The time period involved here would be approximately 5 to 6 months. Council action Councilman Scott noted the actions taken by the Council at the previous meeting (February 14, 1974) which gave specific direction to the Planning Commission. Councilman Hyde commented on the Council's action - that the staff propose to the Planning Commission those measures which would best satisfy the Council's intent of making the "H" zone applicable to all areas east of Interstate 80S, at the earliest possible time. City Council Meeting 5 February 19, 1974 Motion not to establish It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded moratorium by Councilman H~de to accept the Planning Director's report that no moratorium be es- tablished on those properties. Discussion of motion Director of Planning Peterson reported that Dr. Leonard Bloom has filed an informal proposal with the Planning Department which will lead to a tentative map procedure. Mr. Peterson assumed that the Gersten General Development Plan would not he changed for that Bloom proposal - this should come before the Council and be judged on its own merits and should not be a part of the other pro- cedure being discussed tonight. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahlj Hobel Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None REAFFIRMATION OF SAFETY At the meeting of January 8, 1974, the City CO~ISSION RECO~ENDATION Council considered the recommendation for the FOR TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE two-way continuous left turn lane on Fourth ON FOURTH AVENUE Avenue between Roosevelt Street and "H" Street. No specific action was taken by the Council. The Safety Commission, consequently, has re- affirmed their position in support of this recommendation. Reaffirmation of position It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the Council reaffirm its position - to take no action on this matter. Director of Public Works Cole Mr. Cole reiterated the recommendation of the staff and the Safety Commission to install this two-way left turn lane. Councilman Scott commented that there will be added traffic problems on the side streets and felt that the Council wanted to wait and see how the traffic pattern develops before taking any specific action. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent; None ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The Environmental Control Commission requested COMMISSION REQUESTS the following: AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. A joint meeting with the City Council to discuss recommendations and to make a presen- tation of facts relative to the establishment of an "Energy Resource Group" or "ERG." City Council Meeting 6 February 19, 1974 2, Support the recent action of the Council in seeking to follow up on a study of the col- lection of recyclable materials in conjunction with trash collection~ Joint meeting to be It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by scheduled Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a joint meeting be scheduled and the City Clerk advise the Council as to the schedule of Council Conferences. ECC RECO~B~ENDATION The Environmental Control Commission requested REGARDING AB 594 that the City Council adopt a resolution sup- porting Assembly Bill 594 concerning beverage containers. They asked that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the League of California Cities President, Assemblymen Dixon and Deddeh, and Senator James Mills. Bill died in the Assembly City Manager Thomson reported that this Bill died in the Assembly. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seoonded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back supporting AB 594, if in fact, this Bill hasn't been killed in the Assembly. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted with the exception of item 14 - contract with Star-News for publicizing bus lines. RESOLUTION NO. 7195 - The City has contracted with San Diego Liquid AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN Gas and Appliance for requirements of lique- CONTRACT PRICE OF fled petroleum gas to June 14, 1974. The LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS Purchasing Agent reported that they have received notification of another increase from their supplier of $.03 per gallon which was effective January 31, 1974. Due to this in- crease, they have requested that the City authorize this same increase. RESOLUTION NO. 7196 - The City's contract with Standard Oil Company AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF for furnishing the gasoline requirements ex- GASOLINE ON OPEN MARKET pires on February 15, 1974. Under the Man- datory Petroleum Regulations as printed in the Federal Register, the vendor of record during the base period 1972 is required to furnish fuel to the City. Standard Oil is able to furnish fuel based on a day-to-day basis price schedule with no maximum due to the current gasoline shortage. Being unable to receive a firm price with a maximum price ceiling, the City is unable to contract for its gaso- line requirements. City Council Meeting 7 February 19, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7197 - Assembly Bill 123 requires County Assessors REQUESTING COUNTY ASSESSOR in each county to provide cities with an es- T0 FURNISH AN ESTIMATE OF timate of assessed valuation not later than ASSESSED VALUATION OF May 15 for the succeeding fiscal year (1974- PROPERTY WITHIN CHULA VISTA 75), This request must 5e made by the gov- erning board of each jurisdiction. RESOLUTION NO. 7198 - The City of Chula Vista, through its Parks APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN and Recreation Department, is responsible for THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND the procurement of baseball facilities for YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUES use by the various leagues in the community on an annual 5asia. Formal use agreements have now been signed. Included in each agreement is the assignment of practice areas and game sites to 5e used by each league during the 1974 playing season. RESOLUTION NO. 7199 - Ordinance No. 1205 requires the dedication ACCEPTING, NAMING AND of needed right-of-way as a condition of is- DEDICATING GRANT DEED suance of a building permit with a value of FROM COMDEVCO, INC., $5,000. At present, there is a road ease- AS EAST "J" STREET merit across the property in question, 30 feet in width for East "J" Street. This dedica- tion will provide the additional width for the full ultimate right-of-way of 80 feet and further rededicate the 30-foot easement. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTION APPROVING The contract calls for the use of 25 column CONTRACT WITH STAR-NEWS FOR inches of advertising space each week com- ADVERTISING SERVICES, mencing February 10 through June 30, 1974. PUBLICIZING CHULA VISTA A total of 500 column inches will be utilized CITY BUS LINES at $3.60 an inch for a total cost of $1,800. Printing schedules Councilman Scott asked what is being done about printing schedules. He felt this would be more appropriate rather than advertising to increase a demand. The people should be more informed as to what times the buses run. City Manager Thomson stated that the grant proposal provides for printing of schedules. He will report back on this at the next meeting. Resolution held over It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by for one week Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this resolution be held over for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 7200 - Ordinance No. 1520~ adopted by the City Coun- ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE cil on January 15, 1974, modified the basic POLICY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL procedures for environmental review so they REVIEW would conform to new State requirements. That ordinance also required a detailed ad- ministrative policy to be adopted by Council resolution. Environmental Review Councilman Hyde asked if the people who have Coordinator's report to fill these out have had a chance to review these requirements. City Council Meeting 8 February 19, 1974 Mr. Doug Reid answered that he has had some contact with some of the consultants on an informal hasis. Additionally~ the Public Works Department has used these forms on projects they have previously reviewed and they seem to be workable. Deputy City Attorney's Mr. Beam explained that one of the reasons for comment adopting the policy by resolution was for flexibility. As time goes on, other procedures might be found that would be more workable, and these can also be adopted by resolution. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 7201 - Par Construction Company has requested annexa- INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY tion of 78.4 acres of territory in order to KNOWN AS BONITA RIDGE receive comprehensive City services. The ESTATES ANNEXATION resolution set the date of April 2, 1974, as the date for a protest hearing. 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, ltyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent None RESOLUTION NO. 7202 - The proposed amendment allows Board members, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 where there is no conflict with local Charter REVISION 2, TO THE JOINT provisions or policy, to receive $50 a meet- POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN lng to defray the expense of attending Com- THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA prehensive Planning Organization Board and AND THE COMPREHENSIVE Executive Committee meetings. PLANNING ORGANIZATION 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1526 - The City of Chula Vista proposes to annex APPROVING OTAY VALLEY 1.18 acres of land in order to construct a ANIMAL SHELTER ANNEXATION - City animal shelter. The property was pur- FIRST READING chased from the Chula Vista City School Dis- trict on July 24, 1973. The Planning Commis- sion recommended approval of the annexation on September 12, 1973. The Local Agency Formation Commission approved the annexation City Council Meetin§ 9 February 19, 1974 and authorized the City to annex the property without notice or public hearing by the City Council in accordance with Government Code Section 54797.1. Drainage costs Director of Public Works Cole commented that there may be a Vehicle Recycling Plant in this area and, if they extend the sewer, the City can tie onto it and pay its share. other alternative would be a septic tank. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this first reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unani- mous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1527 - The Moscone Bill, SB 716, provides that public AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE agencies may adept guidelines for their of- CHULA VISTA CITY CODE BY ficials in order te determine whether they ADDING THERETO A NEW have an economic interest or interests which ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 1.401 are in substantial conflict with the proper THROUGH 1.412, RELATING TO exereise of their official duties. GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMEN- TATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ACT - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this first reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unani- mous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1522 - This ordinance was placed on first reading at PROPOSING AND SUBMITTING TO the meeting of February 14, 1974. It was THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT amended at that time to include an additional THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION proposition relating to compensation for TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH DAY board, and commission members. OF APRIL 1974 CERTAIN PROP- OSITIONS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE - SEDOND READING AND ADOPTION Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the number of commis- sions in the City and the number of times they meet each month. Councilman Hyde felt that just those commissions that are mandated by the State should be the ones compensated for attending meetings. City Council Meeting 10 February 19, 197~ Motion to change wording It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the word- ing of Proposition "C" be changed: that the City Council, at its discretion, compensate members of those boards and commissions that are mandated by State law up to a maximum of $20 a meeting or $60 a month. Discussion Councilman Scott commented that what the Coun- cil is actually talking about is just the Planning Commission and suggested the wording of the proposition be changed to state that the Planning Commission, at the discretion of the City Council, can be paid $20 a meet- ing up to $60 a month. Motion changed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the wording of the proposition be changed to state that the Planning Commission, at the discretion of the City Council, will be paid $20 a meeting, up to $60 a month. Discussion of motion The Council concurred that this action was taken due to the fact that the Planning Com- mission has long meetings, the amount of workload they have, and that they fulfill a mission directly charged by the State of California. 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. 1525 - This ordinance sets the curfew hour for minors AMENDING CHAPTER 15, at 11:00 p.m. It was placed on first reading ARTICLE 12, SECTION 15.1205 at the meeting of February 14, 1974. OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE CURFEW FOR MINORS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hobel 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 Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Egdahl~ Scott Noes: None Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT SDG&E PLANT It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that City Council Meeting 11 February 19, 1974 the staff bring back whatever information is necessary for the Council to take action to approve a resolution urging San Diego Gas and Electric Company to select the Proctor Valley site for their new plant and annexation to the City of Chula Vista. COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the following items be placed on this Coun- cil Conference for discussion: 1. Telegraph Canyon Road drainage 2. Monolithic sidewalks versus parkways 3, Meeting with School Districts regarding school fees Deputy Attorney Beam stated that there have been some comments made by the parties in- volved in the litigation concerning the school fees, and an executive session will be called to apprise the Council of this. LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING Mayor Hamilton reported that the next League dinner will be hosted by the City of National City at the John Bull restaurant on Thursday, February 21, 1974. Reservations are to be made with the City Clerk. Change of League meeting date Mayor Hamilton informed the Council that Chula Vista was scheduled to host a League dinner meeting in June, but this has been postponed to September due to the fact that the County of San Diego wanted this date. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES The National League of Cities Conference will CONFERENCE be held in Washington, D. C., on March 3 - 5, 1974. If any Councilman is interested in at- tending, the Mayor requested that they make their reservations with his secretary as soon as possible. PROCLAMATION - VOLUNTARY Mayor Hamilton issued a proclamation urging ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM citizen participation in a voluntary energy conservation program. COUNCIL'S COMMENTS LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman Scott stated he will be out of town for nine weeks beginning on April 16, 1974. It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that Councilman Scott be granted permission for this leave of absence. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Scott City Council Meeting 12 February 19, 1974 CPO MAILINGS Councilman Hobel referred to the letter re- ceived from Supervisor Lou Conde~ San Diego County Board of Supervisors~ regarding the mailings of docket items coming out of CPO. He supported Mr~ Conde's request for more time to review these items; however, there are times when this may be impossible. Motion for more time It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Councilman Hobel be authorized to support Mr. Conde's position for a modification to get more time to review CPO items. GENERAL PLAN REVIEW Councilman Hobel noted that the Council took a position three or four years ago to annually review the General Plan, and since it has been over one year now, he was concerned as to when this will be scheduled for consideration. Status report to be submitted City Manager Thomson stated that they have been concentrating on the various elements of the General Plan that have been mandated by the State in terms of deadlines. He will be meeting with the Director of Planning and will submit a status report to the Council. Councilman Hobel said he hoped the Council would see a review some time this calendar year. PARK DEDICATION Mayor Hamilton announced that the Halecrest Park will be dedicated this Saturday, February 23, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. NATIONAL ENERGY RESOURCE Mayor Hamilton discussed the meeting called CENTER MEETING by the Bicentennial Committee on Friday, February 15, 1974. He stated he will ask the Executive Committee to lay down some guidelines, and have private and other inter- ests become involved so that this program can have some fulfillment in this area. INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Councilman Hyde noted the report received CONFERENCE from the Industrial Committee and the re- development project that has just begun. He felt it was time to have a meeting with the leaders of the business community for the pur- pose of discussing redevelopment, and the re- port of the Industrial Committee, and to con- sider whether a Business Advisory Committee should be established. Conference to be scheduled It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set specifically to review the report from the Industrial Committee and a report from the City Manager (Executive Director) regarding the redevelopment project. Discussion to be held also on the wisdom and advisability of establishing a Business Advisory City Council Meeting 13 February 19, 1974 Committee, The persons to be invited to the Conference are to be the Presidents of the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, Broadway Association~ Visitor and Convention Bureau and Downtown Improvement District along with the Chairman of the Parking Place Commission plus any other interested parties that may want to attend. City Manager to set date City Manager Thomson stated he will submit a date for this Conference at next week's Coun- cil meeting. JOINT LIBRARY MEETING In answer to Councilman'Egdahl's inquiry, Mayor Hamilton reported that the ad hoc committee meeting on the City-County regional library matter was to have taken place today; however, Mrs, Sharon Reid, assistant to Super- visor Jack Walsh, postponed the meeting until the first week in March. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Cecile A. and Edward B. Agena have filed a Edward B. Agena verified claim for damages in the amount of 85 "J" Street $155.75. They claimed that on January 10, 1974, the main sewer backed up and flooded their bathroom and part of their family room. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that it can be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. Verified claim for damages - Ms. Nansen filed a verified claim for damages Kristine Hansen in the amount of $20 claiming that on 1128 Hilltop Drive January 4, 1974, the roots from City-planted trees blocked the sewer causing back-up clog- ging of all drains in her home. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that it can be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. Request from Norm Pressley's Mr. Tim Metcalk, Truck Engineer, has submitted Truck Center to increase a report claiming that the cost of the 1974 bid on GMC truck GMC cab and chassis with LPG conversion on which they bid on December 17, 1973, has in- creased in cost by $548.47 due to an increase in LPG, base price and freight cost increases. They are requesting tkat they be allowed to increase their bid to the City by this amount or to be allowed to withdraw their bid on this unit. City Council Meeting 14 February 19, 1974 It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be denied, ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p,m. The Council will meet on February 23, 1974 at 8:30 a.m. to view the Telegraph Canyon drainage site. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. City ClArk